Brass Brooch with Lion on left and Unicorn on right and featuring Queen Victoria head in circle in middle. Crown on top. Missing pin and clip from rear.Tag coming down from Queens head with Jubilee inscribed. Above queens head 1837-1887. On scroll at bottom "DIEU ET MON DROIT".

Suggested reading - David Mitchell, A Forfar Man - Pamela Vestey. (National Library of Australia ISBN No. 0646104977 Second edition - 1996.A discussion paper by Murray Houghton, Warrandyte Historical Society, on the excavation of Pound Bend tunnel and examination of information sources suggesting David Mitchell's association with gold mining at Warrandyte." ... Just what then was Mitchell's actual association with mining in the Anderson's Creek goldfield? As an initial means to determining this, a number of biographies devoted to the man's lifetime achievements have been consulted. Some two of these were found to contain rather brief references to his involvement at Warrandyte. In the 1992 booklet entitled "David Mitchell a Forfar Man" written by a Mitchell family member, viz., Pamela, Lady Vestey, of Coombe Cottage, there is included a passge which commences "Another of David Mitchell's early interests was gold mining". This is appended by the bald statement "In 1870 he formed the Evelyn Tunnel Gold-Mining Company with a capital of £16,000." The other account of a Mitchell involvement with an unnamed Warrandyte company is contained in Joan Campbell's 1974 biographical article entitled, "Mitchell, David (1829- 1916) builder, contractor and businessman, etc.", in Volume 5 of the "Australian Dictionary of Biogaraphy". Campbell mentions that "In 1890 (sic) Mitchell formed a company to mine a channel and tunnel on the Yarra River at Pound Bend, Warrandyte," i.e., at a period some 18 or so years after it is known that the Evelyn Tunnel Gold-Mining Company had actually ceased operations. She then continues with the bizarre statement that "he employed gangs of Chinese to work three miles of river bed for gold". Neither of these respective excerpts indicate evidence of having been directly referenced from a legitimate original source, from which either author's contained comments might be authenticated. For any historian with an enquiring mind these statements demand further clarification. ..." - Murray Houghton

This cup was sold as a souvenir of the Coronation of King George VI of England in 1937. It was probably bought locally as devotion to the British Empire was strong in the 1930s. The coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth took place on 12 May 1937 at Westminster Abbey. This followed the abdication of Edward VIII. This cup is retained as an example of the high quality souvenirs of the 1937 Coronation of King George VI sold to those in British Empire countries. It will be useful for display.This is a white china cup with a gilt edge around the top rim and on the handle. On one side of the cup are images of a crown, British flags, photographs of King George and Queen Elizabeth in oval frames and some lettering.‘H.M. King George VI H.M. Queen Elizabeth Coronation 1937’ ‘Made in England’ coronation of king george vi of england 1937, history of warrnambool

The drawing shows all the activity and building roles involved in building a bridge in 1877. The crossing of the Murray River was very important to citizens living in both Echua, but especially those living in Moama and in further NSW regions as it provided them with access to Victorian market regions. The bridge was built privately for Deniliquin farmers, but eventually opened up to the general public.This is significant because it represents the roles of different tradesmen in the construction industry in the late 19th Century. It also shows construction stages . Bridge pylons are being inserted into the fiver banks. It is also a very well produced drawing, the artist is anonymous, but very skilled.A photograph of a drawing of the construction of the bridge crossing the Murray River in 1877. The picture shows surveyors, construction workers, crane operators, hoists and a crane and much activity.Written on the back in pen are the numbers 6530. In pencil are the numbers 61/8"? and 10"?. Stamped on the back is a small rectangle with the words 'COPYRIGHT. This photograph may not be reproduced without permission in writing from the Editot of "The Age" 250 Spencer Street Melbourne, and 39/41 York St., Sydney.' written inside it.bridge works, murray river crossing, moama, echuca, orm cook collection, 'the age' newspaper., deniliquin farmers, engineering, bridge building, pylons, 1877

Records some of the early history of the Cordner family including their sporting and education backgrounds. Written in 2011.Dr Edward Rae Cordner was a prominent local identity in Greensborough. His family were involved in many local causes. The family had a close association with the University Football club and the Melbourne Football club. His son Don won the Brownlow Medal in 1946.A half page article on the Cordner brothers.Nilcordner, greensborough, melbourne football club, university football club, brownlow medal winners, melbourne grammar school

Ferdinand Krause taught at the Ballarat School of MinesGeological Map of Haddon in the County of Grenville surveyed by Ferdinand Krause. haddon, grenville, krause, ferdinand krause, cgt, lake burrumbeet, windermere, chepstowe, bailies creek, snake valley lead, nentingbool preemptice right, cardigan state forest, haddon state forest

Family group sitting in front of Gazebo. Left to Right Louise Blampied, child Claudine, Anne Marie Trouette, child Marie standing, Louise seated, Marie Trouette, child Eugene, Emily Blampied. Names on Back of Photowine

Shows the view north along Camp Street from Sturt Street.ballarat trades hall, state savings bank, police station, public, buildings, commerical

The gates were constructed by Stamp Ironfoundry.ballarat cemetary

Shown in the photograph are R.T. Vale Bookseller, J. Ewins Stationer, Bloustein Watchmaker, J.M. Klug Confectioner, Unicorn Hotel, H.D. Mundie Grocers, Hammond Booksellers & Stationers and Richards Photography.grenville street, buildings, streetscape, commerical, r.t. vale bookseller, j. ewins stationer, bloustein watchmaker, unicorn hotel, j.m. klug confectioners, h.d. mundie grocers, hammond booksellers & stationers, richards photography

Also shown in the photograph is the Burke & Wills fountain, Sugg Lamp and old bluestone Free Library.ballarat post office, burke & wills monument, sugg lamp, free library, buildings, public, commerical, vehicle

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Invoice from Christian Schroeder, Family Butcher, of Yandoit.luigi gervasoni, philately, invoice, christian schroeder, yandoit

Invoice from David G. Staley, Grocer, Drapers, butcher and General Merchant, of Yandoit.luigi gervasoni, philately, invoice, yandoit, grocer, draper, general merchant, david staley, david g. staley

viii, 120 p., [4] p. of col. plates : ill., portschildrens cottages - kew (vic), people with mental disabilities, institutional care - victoria - kew

Annual reports were both a way of informing benefactors as well as generating new ones for charitable organisations. In 1867 an asylum and school for blind children began in Melbourne. Between that first intake and 1891, the asylum went through a great many changes, including the building of the St Kilda Road building, growing in size and developing a workshop for blind workers. 1 bound volume with illustrations.royal victorian institute for the blind, annual reports

Debate about water supply and its planning and development took place in the Bacchus Marsh region from the 1850s through into the twentieth century. This plan was part of documentation to support an application for an additional loan of money from the Ministry of Water Supply to the Bacchus Marsh Shire Water Supply Trust. The plan includes the route of a proposed water channel in the Parwan area, and other features of water supply infrastructure such as the location of standpipes and gates are also shown on the plan.A single page paper map showing a general plan for the supply of water in the Bacchus Marsh area.The plan shows the route of the 'Main Channel' near the Werribee River and a proposed route for a Parwan Channel. The location of 'Dryden's House' near the Werribee River is also shown and the locations of land held by T. (Tom) Oliver and the Racecourse Reserve in Maddingley. Scale 40 chains to 1 inch. The plan is signed by Bacchus Marsh Shire Engineer, W.E. Standfield. The map is pasted into a bound volume containing 76 maps or plans in total. High resolution digital image stored on BMDHS computer network. General Plan of Water Supply Works in the Shire of Bacchus Marsh. Accompanying application for 2nd additional Loan. Original Waterworks district. Additional area. W.E. Standfield, 30/8/87.water supply, water supply maps, water supply bacchus marsh, irrigation, bacchus marsh victoria maps

ill, maps, p.35.non-fictionA history of the narrow gauge tramways serving the Hillgrove mining district near Armidale in New South Wales.tramways - new south wales, mining tramways - australia - history