Henry Box ,who was born in Withyham in 1839 , was the 3rd son of George and Mary Cripps Box and came to Australia in 1856 with the family. Henry paid his own fare so was not ‘bound’ to any employer. Henry helped his brother William establish his market garden on the site of Box Cottage, Jasper Road 1865 and by 1970 was purchasing property in East Brighton (Bentleigh.). He continued to purchase land, which he rent / leased to family members, and at his death owned property in East Boundary Road, Murrumbeena and Elsternwick. Henry married Elizabeth ‘Emma’ Ward in 1868 and they had 9 children but 2 died in infancy. ‘ Emma’ was the daughter of William Ward 1820- 1908 who was born in Norfolk and emigrated with his wife Ann Ostler in 1853. Henry was a member of the Court Pride of St George AOF, and a lay preacher at the Bentleigh Baptist Church.. Surviving Children were - Caroline Alma Box 1863-1943, Mary Anne Box 1865- ?, Lydia Elizabeth Box 1867- 1957, William Henry Box 1869- 1945, Emma Elizabeth Ellen Box 1875 – 1964, Olivia Christina ‘Chrissie’ Box 1878 – 1963, Archibald Ward Box 1882 -? Box Cottage Museum, a reconstruction of an early settler hut, is named after the Box family who resided there 1865 -1913 . William Box who with his wife Elizabeth Avis Box and 13 children lived and farmed on the block of land in Jasper Road, East Brighton ( now McKinnon / Ormond) that was part of the Henry Dendy Special Survey 1841 . Henry Box, a brother of William Box, was born in Withyham, Sussex and came to Australia with his parents George and Mary Box and siblings in 1856. He purchased property and helped the family establish market gardens in East Brighton (Bentleigh). Henry and his wife Elizabeth Emma Ward Box had 9 children, Henry was a lay preacher for the Baptist Church Bentleigh. Inscribed in Album “ The early photos in this album were found by Mr (Laurie) Lewis when he was demolishing the Old Box Cottage. He gave them to Mrs Avis Box Eldridge who in turn gave them to me. They were not identified. I believe they rightly belong in the Cottage. I have attempted to identify them and present them in a way they can be preserved as a historical record of the era.” A B Leigh A black and white photograph of Henry Box 1839 - 1913Bensen & Stevenson Photos / 108 Elizabeth St. Melbourne/ COPIES CAN BE OBTAINED AT ANY TIME

71st Infantry Band based at the Broadmeadows Camp 1917. Percy Code write a piece of music called the 71st Infantry Quick March. (http://trove.nla.gov.au/work/31795246?selectedversion=NBD11485892) The Ballarat phase of the battalion's history was formed as the Ballarat Volunteer Rifle Regiment on 9 August 1858 as a result of the Crimean War, coupled with the withdrawal of the British Army in 1857. In the years between its formation and the outbreak of War in 1914, the battalion went through a series of name changes as follows: 1854 – Earliest units of the RVR formed ( Melbourne Volunteer Rifle Regt. ) 1858 – Ballarat Volunteer Rifle Regiment (later Rangers) 1884 – 3rd Balarat Ballarat Infantry 1892 – 1st Battalion, 3rd Victorian Regiment 1898 – 3rd battalion, Victoria Infantry Brigade 1901 – 3rd Battalion Infantry Brigade 1908 – 1st Battalion 7th Australian Infantry Regiment 1912 – 70th Battalion (Ballarat Regiment) including Geelong 1912 – 71st Battalion (City of Ballarat Regiment) (From http://www.internationalhistoriansassociation.com/~internat/ihawiki/index.php?title=8th/7th_Battalion,_Royal_Victoria_Regiment).1 Large group photo of members of the band .2 Photograph of part of the band The soldier in the front holding the conductor's batton is Percy Code. The trombone player next to Percy Code is Jack Shackles. 71st Infantry Band (Percy Code Bandmaster) Broadmeadows Camp 191771st infantry band, broadmeadows camp, percy code, code, frank wright, brass band, percy shackles, shackles

Councilor George Rennie was elected as a member of council in 1875 until1890.He was appointed for two terms as President ,1885-86 and 1886-87.He died in1898 aged 74 years.Original Historict Photo.Sepia photo of President George Rennie Esq.(Oval) is in the middle of collection of photos of all councilors for 1885-86.It is surrounded by a shaped gold border Presented by the President G.Rennie Esq. to the Ballarat Shire Council 1885-86.ballarat shire council, president 1885 1886, rennie george esq

The photo with the stage is most likely for the "Gracie Fields" show for the troops in Borneo in 1945. It is unclear where the other photos were taken.WW2 Asian Theatre five photos.Black and white photos of various sizes. 1. Photo of Allied Navy ship at dock. Union Jack flag and Navy Personnel at bow. 2. Photo of temporary stage set up with seating set in a small rural valley. 3. Photo of Airfield with town in background and at least 12 fighter planes lined up in formation. 4. Photo of Allied soldiers resting under thatched roof and palm trees in a casual setting. 5. Photo of crashed Bomber or Transport US Aircraft, partially stripped of parts.airfield operations, ww2, photos

This series of SS0380 photos are part of the "Eastland Litigation" launched in 1962 by the Whitehorse Traders Co-operative Association (WTCA), against the Ringwood Council's Interim Development Order of 1960. WTCA sought "orders from the Supreme Court of Victoria that the planning scheme was invalid" - See "The Eastland Litigation" chapter in "From Horse Shoes to High Heels - Ringwood Shopping Centre and Eastland 1858-2008" by Richard Carter, Bounce Books 2009.2 photos taped to form a long horizontal photo. This taped photo was scanned in two parts and then merged using Photoshop. The two parts and the merged image are attached.Written on back of picture, 'Vacant land backs of Adelaide St. houses'. Stamped on back, 'In the Supreme Court - 13 Aug 1963' and 'Edwin G. Adamson....July 63'.

Three photos showing Stawell Shire Hall after trees removed in 2011. The building is painted a brown colour and in all 3 photos the Australian flag is flying on the flag post out the front. The three photos show different views of the building. One of the photos on page 29 Album 14 shows a deciduous tree also planted on the right side of the building. Three colour photos of Stawell Shire Hall taken in 2011 showing the building without the Norfolk Island Hibiscus trees. The Shire Hall is painted a brown colour and show the brick veneer addition on the left. The three photos are in Album 14 pages 26 & 29 showing the new deciduous tree planted out the front and the brick veneer addition on the left of the Shire Hall. stawell

Mr H. Bregenzer was Secretary of the Ballarat Shire Council for the council year 1885-86Section of Original Historic Photo of councilors and staff for the year 1885-86Sepia photo of Mr. H. Bregenzer is in the middle at the bottom of collection of photos of all councilors for 1885-86. It is oval in dark grey mount edged in gold. " PRESENTED BY THE PRESIDENT G.RENNIE ESQ.TO THE BALLARAT SHIRE COUNCIL.1885-86."1885 1886, ballarat shire council, bregenzer h secretary

In 1912 W.McCubbin was a member of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75.Photo is part of original collection of photos showing all members of the Learmonth ANA Branch No75 in 1912.Black and white photo is of W.McCubbin. It is oval and set in a brown woodgrain look mount.Around the photo are decorative features painted in white with his name inscribed at the base.It is at the left of the bottom row in a collection of photos showing all members of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75 in 1912.LEARMONTH ANA BRANCH NO 75,PRSENTED TO C. MEDWELL ESQ. BY HIS FELLOW MEMBERS AS A MARK OF ESTEEM & APPRECIATION OF VALUABLE SERVICES RENDERED TO THE BRANCH AS SECRETARY. LEARMONTH 1912.w mccubbin 1912, learmonth ana branch no75

In 1912 Mr. J.Parker was a serving member of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75.This photo is part of the original Collection 0f photos which show all Learmonth ANA Branch No 75 in 1912.Black and white photo of J.Parker,(oval),is set in a brown woodgrain look mount.Surounding the photo are decorative features in white and black.His name is inscribed in white at the base.It is on the right of the bottom row in a collection of photos showing all 1912 members of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75. LEARMONTH ANA BRANCH NO 75.PRESENTED TO C. MEDWELL ESQ.BY HIS FELLOW MEMBERSAS A MARK OF ESTEEM & APPRECIATION OF VALUABLE SERVICES RENDERED TO THE BRANCH AS SECRETARY. LEARMONTH 1912.j parker, learmonth ana branch no 75 1912

Councilor John Pollock Spiers was elected as a member of council in 1893 to 1902, 1904 to 1910 and 1915 to1918.He was appointed to two terms as :President 1889-90 and 1899-1900.Original Historic Photo.Sepia photo,oval,with gold trim,of Councilor John Pollock Spiers, set in light grey mount which forms a horse shoe.The photo is second from bottom of left side of horse shoe.It forms part of collection of photos of all councilors for 1885-86. Presented by the President G.Rennie Esq. to the Ballarat Shire Council 1885-86.ballarat shire council, spiers john pollock 1893 1902, 1904 1910, 1915 1918

Councilor James Baird was elected to council in1863-65 and was the first President for the Ballarat Shire. He was re-elected in1868 to 1887. His Presidential terms were 1863-64, 1874-75,1875-76,1879-80,Part of Original Historic Photo of councilors for 1885-86.Photo of Councilor James Baird is in sepia and is at the top left of a horse shoe shaped mount,which is light grey. Around the oval photo is gold edging.It is part of a collection of photos of all councilors for the year 1885-86.The "horse shoe " is set on a deeper grey mount. Presented by the President,G.Rennie,Esq. to the Ballarat Shire Council, 1885-86.1885 1886, ballarat shire council, baird james

Councilor George Rennie was elected as a member of council in 1875 until 1890.He served two terms as President,1885-86 and 1886-87.He was a resident of Learmonth.This Original photo is a part of a collection of photos of all councilors for the year 1883-84. The photo of Councilor George Rennie is in sepia,and oval in shape.It is set in a "light tan" mount and has gold edging around the "cutout",A fine black line is drawn around the photo which links it to the next. It is at the top left of circle of photos of all councilors for 1883-84.PRESENTED by the President J.DALGLEISH ESQ.to the BALLARAT SHIRE COUNCIL.1883-84. learmonth, ballaarat shire council, george rennie 1883 84

In 1912 Mr. P. Ryan was the Treasurer for the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75.Section of original group of photos showing all members of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75 in1912.Black and white photo is of Mr.P.Ryan,oval in shape and set in a brown woodgrain look mount.His name is inscribed in white at the base and surrounding the photo are decorative flourishes.It is on the top left of the centre section of a photo collection depicting all members of the 1912 Learmonth ANA Branch No 75. 1912 LEARMONTH ANA BRANCH NO 75. PRESENTED TO C. MEDWELL ESQ. BY HIS FELLOW MEMBERS AS A MARK OF ESTEEM & APPRECIATIONOF VALUABLE SERVICES RENDERED TO THE BRANCH AS SECRETARY. LEARMONTH 1912.p ryan treasurer 1912, learmonth ana branch no 75

Councilor J. Baird was elected to council in 1900 until 1928.He was President in 1907-08,1916-17 and 1922-23Original Historic Photo.Photo in sepia,of Councilor J.Baird.It is oval in shape and surounded by grey mount.Situated second row right hand side of collection of photos showing all Councilors for 1906.Presented by The President to the Ballarat Shire Council.1906.ballarat shire council, j baird 1906

Mr H.T.Hughes was the Valuer and Collector for the Ballarat Shire for 1906.Original Historic Photo.Sepia photo of Mr H.T.Hughes, valuer and collector.Oval in shape,set in grey mount.It is at the left of the bottom row and forms part of a collection of photos of all councilors for 1906. Presented by The President to the Ballarat Shire Council. 1906.ballarat shire council, hughes h t mr, valuer collector 1906

Mr G.T.Jones was the Secretary and Engineer for the council year 1906.Old Historic Photo.Sepia photo in grey mount, of Mr G.T.Jones, Secretary and Engineer,rectangular with curved top,in middle of bottom row,forming part of a collection of photos of councilors for 1906.Presented by the President to the Ballarat Shire Council.1906.1906, ballarat shire council, jones g t mr

Part of a collection relating to the Parkin family. Announcement of the wedding of Ian Quihampton and Valerie Black at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Corowa. Probably from the Corowa Free Press. Exact date unknown.Newspaper clipping of wedding announcement with photo of the wedding couple.wedding photographs, ian quihampton, valerie black, valerie quihampton, corowa

In 1912 Mr. J.Medwell held the position of Trustee of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75.This photo is part of a set of original photos showing all members of the 1912 Learmonth ANA Branch No 75.Black and white photo of Mr. J.Medwell.Rectangular with curved top,set in a brown woodgrain look mount,with decorative flourishes surounding photo and with his name inscribed in white at the base.It is at the bottom left of the centre section of a set of photos of all members of the 1912 Learmonth ANA Branch No 75. LEARMONTH ANA BRANCH NO 75. PRESENTED TO C.MEDWELL ESQ. BY HIS FELLOW MEMBERS AS A MARK OF ESTEEM & APPRECIATION OF VALUABLE SERVICES RENDERED TO THE BRANCH AS SECRETARY. LEARMONTH 1912.j medwell trustee 1912, learmonth ana branch no 75

Councilor M. Ryan was elected as a msmber of council in 1873-77,1897-1915,1918-53. He served as President in 1908,1914,1923,1932, Original Historic Photo.Photo of Councilor M.Ryan, sepia colour,rectangular with curved top and grey mount. It is at right side of top row,forming part of collection of photos of all councilors for 1906.Presented by the President to the Ballarat Shire Council.1906.ballarat shire council, ryan m, 1873, 1897 1918

Councilor J Mitchell was elected to council in1871 until 1875 and 1898 until 1915.He served two terms as Shire President,1903-04 and 1909-10.Original Historic Photo.This photo of Councilor J.Mitchell, is in sepia with grey mount cut rectangular and curved top.It is placed left side of third row of set of photos showing all councilors for 1906. Presented by the President to the Ballarat Shire Council.1906.ballarat shire council, mitchell j, 1871 1875, 1898 1915

Councilor J.Mitchell J.P. was elected to council in 1871-75 and again in 1898-1915. He served two terms as Shire President, in 1903-04 and1909-10.Original Historic Photo.Sepia photo, rectangular in shape,set in pinkish/tan mount,of Councilor J.Mitchell,J.P.It is in the top right hand corner of collection of photos of all councilors for 1911-12. Presented to the Ballarat Shire Council,J.Dickie Esq.J.P.1911-12.ballarat shire council, 1871 1875, 1898 1915, mitchell j j p

Councilor John.N.O.Innes was elected to council in 1878 - 87.He did not become President during that time.Section of Original photo of all councilors for the year 1883-84.This Sepia ,oval photo of Councilor John.N.O. Innes,is part of a collection of all councilors for the year 1883-84.It is in a light tan mount with "gold" edging around the photo and a fine black line around the "cutout".It is at the bottom left corner of the circle of photos.Councilor Innes name is inscribed under the photo. PRESENTED by the PRESIDENT,J. DALGLEISH ESQ. to the BALLAARAT SHIRE COUNCIL. 1883-84. ballaarat shire council, john n o innes 1883 84

In 1912 Mr. M. Casey was the Secretary for the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75.Section of original set of photos showing all members of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75 in1912.Black and white photo is of Mr. M.Casey. Oval in shape and set in a brown woodgrain look mount.His name is inscribed in white at the base and surounding the photo are decorative flourishes in white.It is on the top right of centre section of a collection of photos showing all members of the 1912 Learmonth ANA Branch no 75.LEARMONTH ANA BRANCH NO 75.PRESENTED TO C.MEDWELL ESQ. BY HIS FELLOW MEMBERS AS A MARK OF ESTEEM & APPRECIATION OF VALUABLE SERVICES RENDERED TO THE BRANCH AS SECRETARY. LEARMONTH 1912.m casey secretary 1912, learmonth ana branch no 75

In 1912 Mr. F.Kinnersley was a member of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75.This photo forms part of the original collection of photos of all members of the 1912 Learmonth ANA Branch No 75.Black and white photo of Mr.F.Kinnersley,(oval),set in a brown woodgrain look mount.Surounding the photo are decorative features in white and black. His name is inscribed in white at the base.It is in the bottom row and fourth from the right,in a collection of photos showing all Learmonth ANA branch No 75 members of 1912.LEARMONTH ANA BRANCH NO 75,PRESENTED TO C.MEDWELL ESQ.BY HIS FELLOW MEMBERS AS A MARK OF ESTEEM & APPRECIATION OF VALUABLE SERVICES RENDERED TO THE BRANCH AS SECRETARY. LEARMONTH 1912.f kinnesley 1912, learmonth ana branch no 75.

In 1912 Mr. J.Barnes was a Serving member of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75.This photo is a section of the original collection of photos showing all members of the Learmonth ANA Branch No75 in 1912. Black and white photo of Mr.J.Barnes (oval),set in a brown woodgrain look mount.Around the photo are decorative features in white with black lines.His name is inscribed at the base.It is second from the right in the bottom row in a collection of photos showing all 1912 members of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75 In 1912.LEARMONTH ANA BRANCH NO 75,PRESENTED TO C.MEDWELL,ESQ. BY HIS FELLOW MEMBERS AS A MARK OF ESTEEM & APPRECIATIONOF VALUABLE SERVICES RENDERED TO THE BRANCH AS SECRETARY. LEARMONTH 1912.j barnes 1912, learmonth ana branch no 75

Photos of horse drawn wagons loaded with wheat in front of Wimmera Flour Mill. Railway trucks in front of mill. William Frayne built and owned the mill (181-01). This photograph was taken near the railway station. Rail trucks indicate late 1870's, railway opened 1876.Two black and white photos of horses with loaded wagons. In the first photo there are 4 men and many loaded wagons in front of the wooden three-story mill. In the second photo there are six horses pulling a loaded wagon with bagged grain and driver seated on the load. stawell business industry farming

Councilor Alexander Findlay was elected to council in 1873 and again in 1879-85.He did not serve as President during that time.He resided at Ercildourne.This original photo forms part of a collection of photos showing all councilors for the year 1883-84.This oval sepia photo is of Councilor Alexander Findlay,set in a "light tan" mount with gold around edge of "cutout". A fine black line surounds the photo linking it to the next.It forms part of a collection of photos of all councilors for the year 1883-84 and is second from the top,left hand side. PRESENTED by the PRESIDENT J.DALGLEISH ESQ.To the BALLAARAT SHIRE COUNCIL 1883-84.ballaarat shire council 1883 84, alexander findlay, ercildourne

In 1899 Councilor J.M.Feery was elected to council ,he served until 1917.He was President in 1906-07 and 1915-16.Original Historic Photo.Sepia photo,oval in shape,of Councilor J.M.Feery,set in gery mount. It is situated at left of second row, and forms part of a composite collection of photos showing all councilors for 1906.Presented by The President to the Ballarat Shire Council. 1906.ballarat shire council, feery j m, 1899 1917