Frederick Charles “Fred” Griffith was born in Albury, NSW on 2 March 1910. Educated in Albury and Geelong Grammar. Beginning in 1927 he spent many years working first as a jackeroo and on a range of prominent pastoral and merino stud properties in NSW and Queensland. In 1935 he repurchased his former family property “Toonallook", Bowna, NSW and developed it to be the largest Romney Marsh stud in the world, exporting rams to Argentina. He introduced many innovative practices on his property including rabbit control measures and aerial crop dusting. He was an active member of the Albury Show Society and in 1949 established the Albury Sheep Show. Fred was also the Albury representative on the Graziers’ Association Council for over 30 years. He became a life member of both the Albury and Commercial Clubs. Fred’s greatest hobby was snow skiing. His first visit to the snow was to Kosciusko in 1919. The Albury Ski Club was formed in 1935 and Fred was an inaugural member. In 1949 they were granted a site at Falls Creek to build their own lodge. Fred guaranteed the Club for finance from the Bank of NSW. The first portion of the prefabricated building was constructed in Albury. It was transported to Falls Creek on the back of Fred’s truck and erected in one day. This was the bathroom section and the rest was completed in 1950. The original lodge was burned down in 1952 and a new one built the following year. In 1955, Fred also built the Bowna Lodge for his family in partnership with David Fairbairn. He became head of the North Eastern District Skiing Association (N.E.D.S.A.) and successfully applied to run the Australian Ski Championships. Fred also inaugurated children’s races at Falls Creek and ran them for about 20 years. He also formed the company “Falls Creek Ski Tows”. In 1956 Fred along with a group of key people selected the site for Thredbo Village. Fred and his brother sold Toonallook in sections between 1951 and 1974. He moved to Albury and set up as a landscape gardener and fencing contractor. After a serious work accident, Fred retired in 1985 and moved to Rosebud, Victoria where he died on 19 August 1992. Bowna is now known as the Riverina Ski Club.This image depicts Fred Griffith who was a pioneer of the Albury Ski Club and Falls Creek2 black and white photos Fred Griffith with friends at Bowna Ski Club in 1962On back of photo 1 in pencil: Group in the kitchen at my lodge in Falls Creek, July 1962. L. TO R: Daughter Christine (18), Diane (2), self, WIng Commander Peter Kemp, Captain MIchin, Thea Hedley + Lt. Commander Keith Wehe R.N. On back of photo 2 in pencil: Falls Creek, July 1962fred griffith, albury ski club, falls creek, bowna ski club

Printed - 3 fold - two colour timetable for the Seattle Waterfront Pioneer Square - International District route "99 Waterfront Street Car" which used ex Melbourne W2's. Operated by King Country Metro, for period 18/9/2000 to 2/2/2001. Gives a route map, times, fares, a short history of the streetcars and contact details for customer services. Pamphlet - 3 fold detailing the tram with map and a loose or separate timetable sheet - 1992 Spring Schedule. Has W2 512 on cover, 272 on rear.trams, tramways, seattle, w2 class, timetables, tram 512, tram 272

2/2nd Pioneer Batt. Women's Auxiliary at Wattle Park Sunday 5 December 1943 Letter from RA Spencer to GC Garvin, Secretary 2/2nd Pioneer Batt. Women's Auxiliary granting permission to hold a picnic and sports meeting at Wattle Park on ANA Day, 28 January 1946. Letter dated 23 Dec 1945. Memo from JM Harry, Dist Traffic Superintendent SS to Mr Head, Depot Master Camberwell about required tram arrangements. Memo dated 24 January 1946Several comments written in red pencil. Black ink comments on letter.trams, tramways, events, field day, wattle park

'Koch's Pioneer Gold Mine was situated on the centre main line of reef, Garden Gully, between the Cornish United Mine and Windmill Hill. The Mine was named after Harry Koch, who pursued reefing here with great success in years gone by. The length of the lease is 400 yards...the main shaft has now achieved a depth of 1450 ft.' ( The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957) Fri 2 Aug 1895 Page 7 - KOCH'S PIONEER MINE, BENDIGO).Buff colour wax paper, hand drawn plan. Written on top of plan in bold black text: 'Koch's Pioneer Mine'. On top right hand side, reference showing geological features on plan. Underneath reference, signature 'W. Edwards, 22/2/17'Transverse section drawn on left hand side of plan; longitudinal section on right hand side of plan. Mine map is part of the Margaret Roberts Collection. gold mining, gold, margaret roberts collection, koch's pioneer gold mine, bendigo, transverse section, longitudinal section, w. edwards

The article was written by Linley Hartley on the reminiscences of Lorraine Coates (nee Poulter) of her life in Greensborough. There are a lot of references to her ancestral families, particularly the Poulters and also the Roys and Hewitts. The article also refers to Lorraine's family activities during World War 2 in Richmond.Poulters, Roys and Hewitts were all local pioneer families.An A3 sized photocopy of a Diamond Valley News story. Includes photograph of Lorraine Coates and two scenes of 'old' Greensborough. Copy 2 of Item 177.Some minor biro markspoulter family, roy family, hewitt family

This oral history relates the history of the Medhurst and Ruston families in Greensborough. A story of the interconnections between families in pioneer Greensborough 2 x typed pages, 2 x handwritten pages on lined paper (manuscript)Handwritten manuscript by Faye Fort.medhurst, rustin, ruston, greensborough, oral history

During the Second World War, the Bendigo-based 38th Battalion was a militia unit undertaking garrison duties on the mainland. This set of images are from a set donated to the museum by the family of Robert Hillman. They show the battalion in training in Western Australia. Later, the battalion would move to Darwin, where in August 1944 it was disbanded, with the men being offered the opportunity to join AIF and militia units actively engaged in the fighting in New Guinea and elsewhere. Some of the men identified in these images are: Robert Cameron Hillman, VX137175, from Bendigo. After the 38th, Robert served in the 2/16th Battalion. Ormond George Bottomley, VX88423, from Castlemaine. After the 38th, Ormond served in the 2/4th Pioneer Battalion. Leonard John Dunkley-Smith, VX149067, from Ballarat. After the 38th, Leonard served in the 2/16th Battalion. Hillman collection. Robert Cameron Hillmans service details. (Born bendigo, enlisted Bendigo) on 30.12.1941 November V245487 age 18 years 5 months in the 38th Bn CMF, Entrained for 5MD (WA) 30.3.1942, entrained for 3MD (Vic) 24.3.1943, entrained for 7MD (NT) 18.6.1943, de trained 7MD 26.6.1943, transfer to the AIF 21.7.1943 in Adelaide River NT vas VX137175, transfer to the 16th Aust Infrantry BN 8.8.1944, embark from Darwin for Jaquinot Bay New Britain 21.11.1944, disembark Aust 14.2.1946, discharged from the Army 1.4.1946. Black and white photographs with inscription on backEach photograph has a description on the back, which have been reproduced in the images in this record2/38th battalion, geraldton w.a.

index, ill, p.64. non-fiction A history of the 0-2-2 Rocket locomotive built by Robert Stephenson in 1825 a pioneering steam locomotives in the world.railroads - great britain - history, steam locomotives - great britain - history

From Title page. “I'll Walk Beside You/ Love Loss/ The Burma/ Railway and/ the Human/ Spirit."Soft cover book. Cover - cardboard, white coloured print on front, spine and back. Background grey/black coloured. Illustrated - front photograph of two servicemen in summer uniform, khaki coloured. Appear to be brothers. Back - muted black and white photograph of a WW2 railway scene. 536 pages, cut, plain, off white paper. Illustrated black and white photographs and maps.publications, books, military history, ww2, 2/2 pioneer battalion

Details the Britnell families generations from 1806 onwards.Jonah Britnell (b. 1806) was a pioneer of Greensborough and later Box Hill.A 2 1/2 page, Genealogical chart of the Britnell family on A4 page with multi coloured printing.Numerous biro markings and a paragraph in texta pen.britnell family, greensborough, box hill, josiah britnell

During the Second World War, the Bendigo-based 38th Battalion was a militia unit undertaking garrison duties on the mainland. This set of images are from a set donated to the museum by the family of Robert Hillman. They show the battalion in training in Western Australia. Later, the battalion would move to Darwin, where in August 1944 it was disbanded, with the men being offered the opportunity to join AIF and militia units actively engaged in the fighting in New Guinea and elsewhere. Some of the men identified in these images are: Robert Cameron Hillman, VX137175, from Bendigo. After the 38th, Robert served in the 2/16th Battalion. Ormond George Bottomley, VX88423, from Castlemaine. After the 38th, Ormond served in the 2/4th Pioneer Battalion. Ted Phair, VX137488 from Bendigo , who later served in 28th Battalion Leonard John Dunkley-Smith, VX149067, from Ballarat. After the 38th, Leonard served in the 2/16th Battalion Black and white photographs Easch photograph has a descriptive inscription on the rear which is reproduced in the images in this record2/38th battalion, 2/16 battalion, 2/28th battalion

During the Second World War, the Bendigo-based 38th Battalion was a militia unit undertaking garrison duties on the mainland. This set of images are from a set donated to the museum by the family of Robert Hillman. These images showmen of the 2/16th Battalion at camp in New Guinea. When the 2/38th Battalion was broken up August 1944, may of the men joined the 2/16th Battalion Some of the men identified in these images are: Robert Cameron Hillman, VX137175, from Bendigo. After the 38th, Robert served in the 2/16th Battalion. Ormond George Bottomley, VX88423, from Castlemaine. After the 38th, Ormond served in the 2/4th Pioneer Battalion. Ted Phair, VX137488 from Bendigo , who later served in 28th Battalion Leonard John Dunkley-Smith, VX149067, from Ballarat. After the 38th, Leonard served in the 2/16th Battalion Black and white photographs Easch photograph has a descriptive inscription on the rear which is reproduced in the images in this record2/38th battalion, 2/16 battalion, 2/28th battalion

During the Second World War, the Bendigo-based 38th Battalion was a militia unit undertaking garrison duties on the mainland. This set of images are from a set donated to the museum by the family of Robert Hillman. These images are of the 2/38th travelling to Darwin from Western Australia, where the Battalion was disbanded to reinforce AIF and Militia units. Some of the men identified in these images are: Robert Cameron Hillman, VX137175, from Bendigo. After the 38th, Robert served in the 2/16th Battalion. Ormond George Bottomley, VX88423, from Castlemaine. After the 38th, Ormond served in the 2/4th Pioneer Battalion. Ted Phair, VX137488 from Bendigo , who later served in 28th Battalion Leonard John Dunkley-Smith, VX149067, from Ballarat. After the 38th, Leonard served in the 2/16th Battalion Black and white photographs Easch photograph has a descriptive inscription on the rear which is reproduced in the images in this record2/38th battalion, 2/16 battalion, 2/28th battalion

During the Second World War, the Bendigo-based 38th Battalion was a militia unit undertaking garrison duties on the mainland. This set of images are from a set donated to the museum by the family of Robert Hillman. In August 1944 the 38th was disbanded to supply reinforcements to various AIF and CMF units. Hillman served in the 16th Battalion. These images show official group photographs mainly of the 16th Battalion in training in Darwin Some of the men identified in these images are: Robert Cameron Hillman, VX137175, from Bendigo. After the 38th, Robert served in the 2/16th Battalion. Ormond George Bottomley, VX88423, from Castlemaine. After the 38th, Ormond served in the 2/4th Pioneer Battalion. Ted Phair, VX137488 from Bendigo , who later served in 28th Battalion Leonard John Dunkley-Smith, VX149067, from Ballarat. After the 38th, Leonard served in the 2/16th Battalion Black and white photographs Easch photograph has a descriptive inscription on the rear which is reproduced in the images in this record2/38th battalion, 2/16 battalion, 2/28th battalion

Contents: • Voting changes by Jim Connor • Next meeting – 2:00pm Saturday 17th October 2026 • Heritage Excursion – 2:00pm Saturday 7th November – Eltham Cemetery Remembrance Tour • October 2026 is Local History Month • 55 years of Pioneers and Painters by Liz Pidgeon with Russell Yeoman • A memory from John Withers’ Auto by Brendan Joseph Evans • Eltham South Pre School – 80th Anniversary by Jim Connor • History of Taraganda by Michael Aitken • Yarra Plenty Heritage Group Network by Liz Pidgeon • Eltham – 1926 • Committee Member Profile: Russell YeomanThe Shire of Eltham Historical Society was formed in October 1967. The first newsletter of the Society was issued May 1978 and has been published continuously ever since on a bi-monthly basis. With the cessation of the Shire of Eltham in late 1994, the Society's name was revised to Eltham District Historical Society and this name first appeared with issue No. 103, July 1995. The collection of the Society's newsletters provides a valuable resource on the history of the Society's activities, office bearers and committee members, guest speakers and subjects of historical interest pertinent to the former Shire of Eltham and the Eltham District.A4 newsletter distributed to members (Digital and A4 photocopy)newsletter, eltham district historical society

HOSKING AND HUNKIN COLLECTION: EAGLEHAWK AND DISTRICT PIONEER REGISTER VOL 2 O'DONOHUE AND HANSON TWO PAGES Register Vol 2 O'Donohue and Hanson - two pages. A list of the following people over two pages and a description of their lifetime achievements and records: 3922 Hemmel Valentine 1864 Snobs Gully 3923 Humphrey David 1871 Nerring 3924 Hunkin Emmanuel 1871 Sailors Gully 3925 Hunkin John 1858 Peg Leg Gully 3926 Hunkin John1864 Peg Leg Gully 3927 Hunkin Joseph 1864 Sailors Gully 3928 Hunkin Mr. 1864 Sailors Gully 3929 Hunkin Thomas 1867 Eaglehawk 3930 Hunkin William Henry 3931 Hunt Charles 3932 Hunt Edward 1857 View Point 3933 Hunt George 1862 Sydney Flatdocument, eaglehawk and district pioneer register, hosking and hunkin collection