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Orbost & District Historical Societyfolder, 1962-1968
Orbost Aero Club began in 1969 with Basil Dowie as Chair, David Nixon as Secretary/Treasurer. The group went into recess from 1977-1991 closing in 1997. The mid 1960s were boom years in flying training in Australia and the number of Aero Clubs grew rapidly. The Club played a significant role in the establishment of the small airport at Marlo and in the ongoing operation and development of the airport over the years particularly for patient transfer by aerial ambulance. The Orbost Aero Club Club played a significant role in the establishment of the small airport at Marlo and in the ongoing operation and development of the airport over the years. A manila folder containing plans for Marlo Aerodrome.On label on front - MARLO/ORBOST AERODROME PLANSorbost-aero-club marlo-airport -
Orbost & District Historical Societyfolder of documents, 1972
Orbost Aero Club began in 1969 with Basil Dowie as Chair, David Nixon as Secretary/Treasurer. The group went into recess from 1977-1991 closing in 1997. The mid 1960s were boom years in flying training in Australia and the number of Aero Clubs grew rapidly. The Club played a significant role in the establishment of the small airport at Marlo and in the ongoing operation and development of the airport over the years particularly for patient transfer by aerial ambulance. The Orbost Aero Club Club played a significant role in the establishment of the small airport at Marlo and in the ongoing operation and development of the airport over the years. A manila folder containing applications for charter, aerial work and flying school licences.On front in black - ORBOST AERO CLUB CHARTER, AERIAL WORK & FLYING SCHOOL LICENCE APPLICATION orbost-aero-club -
Orbost & District Historical Societysouvenir programs, 1950 ; 1970
Orbost Aero Club began in 1969 with Basil Dowie as Chair, David Nixon as Secretary/Treasurer. The group went into recess from 1977-1991 closing in 1997. The mid 1960s were boom years in flying training in Australia and the number of Aero Clubs grew rapidly. The Club played a significant role in the establishment of the small airport at Marlo and in the ongoing operation and development of the airport over the years particularly for patient transfer by aerial ambulance. The Orbost Aero Club Club played a significant role in the establishment of the small airport at Marlo and in the ongoing operation and development of the airport over the years.Two souvenir programs and one advertising flyer. 2406.27 is a souvenir program for the Orbost Captain Cook Bi-Centenary Air Show 1970. It is purple print on a white background. It has seven folded glossy pages and cost 20c. On the cover is a photograph of a small plane. 2406.28 is a flyer for the Captain Cook Bi-Centenary Air Show, Sunday, April 19th 1970. It is black print on a pink background, 2406.29 is a souvenir program for Morwell Aero Pageant, Monday, January 30, 1950. Cost 3/-. No 4216. It is a grey/brown coloured card folder with black print.2406.28 - on back - Bruce Ham......(?) Yarram Tiger Moth orbost-aero-club captain-cook-bicentenary -
Orbost & District Historical Societystationery, before 1978
Orbost Aero Club began in 1969 with Basil Dowie as Chair, David Nixon as Secretary/Treasurer. The group went into recess from 1977-1991 closing in 1997. The mid 1960s were boom years in flying training in Australia and the number of Aero Clubs grew rapidly. The Club played a significant role in the establishment of the small airport at Marlo and in the ongoing operation and development of the airport over the years particularly for patient transfer by aerial ambulance. The Orbost Aero Club Club played a significant role in the establishment of the small airport at Marlo and in the ongoing operation and development of the airport over the years. Four unused letter heads for the Orbost Aero Club to be used before its incorporation. They have 4 holes punched on the left hand side. Five unused letter heads to be used by the Orbost Aero Club after incorporation. Four labelled envelopes. All are white with dark blue print and have the Orbost Aero Club logo.orbost-aero-club stationery -
Orbost & District Historical Societyphotographs
Orbost Aero Club began in 1969 with Basil Dowie as Chair, David Nixon as Secretary/Treasurer. The group went into recess from 1977-1991 closing in 1997. The mid 1960s were boom years in flying training in Australia and the number of Aero Clubs grew rapidly. The Club played a significant role in the establishment of the small airport at Marlo and in the ongoing operation and development of the airport over the years particularly for patient transfer by aerial ambulance. The Orbost Aero Club Club played a significant role in the establishment of the small airport at Marlo and in the ongoing operation and development of the airport over the years.Thirteen photographs related to the Orbost aero Club. Most are coloured. Ten are originals. 2406,33 is of David Nixon in the cockpit of the Bonanza (a small Beechcraft plane). 2406.40 is a photograph of David Nixon's grandfather's desk used for planning flights etc.On back of 2406.33 in blue pen - "This is me in the cockpit of the Bonanza." On back of 2406.34 in blue pen - "Taking Cora for her first flight with me after gaining my pilot's licence 1966."orbost-aero-club nixon_david -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyMixed media - Video, RDHS Guest Speaker Presentation - "Experiences and Memories of Ringwood" - Geoff Stock
Digitised video (4.25GB) Duration: 68 minutes. Recorded February, 2020 (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)Presenter: Geoff Stock is one of the select baby-boomers who was born at the Pines Hospital that was in Adelaide Street, sent to school in Ringwood and, 66 years later, still resides in the Ringwood area. Over that period, he has seen many changes, not only to the area of East Ringwood and Heathmont but central Ringwood itself. Geoff has many stories to tell of growing up in the district - mostly humorous - but revealing the 1960s/70s lifestyle. -
Federation University Historical CollectionEssay - Document, Anne Beggs Sunter, Mining the Education Lode: The History of Mining Education in Ballarat by Anne Beggs Sunter
"Mining the Education Lode: The History of Mining Education in Ballarat" by Anne Beggs Sunter covers the Early History, Community Impact, Decline of Gold Mining, New Avenues, The Baby Boomers, Mergers and New Directions, The 1990s, Innovations, Associateship to Degree, Staff, Heads of Department, Graduates, Scholarships and Prizes, Architectural Heritage, Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental Management (Rehabilitation), relating to the Ballarat School of Mines. Anne Beggs-Sunter is an historian who lectures in the School of Arts at Federation University Ballarat.26 A4 page thesis concerning the history of mining education in Ballarat. ballarat school of mines, school of mines, mining education, ballarat, anne beggs-sunter, beggs-sunter, anne beggs sunter, mining the education lode, alumni, mining, gold mining -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Service Family
This file contains three items Printed article on James Service from the Australian Sketcher, dated 13/03/1880 Printed article from Victorian and Its Metropolis, by Sutherland, undated Handwritten article on James Service, one short summary taken from Cannon-Land Boomers (page 31) undated. Additional paragraph noting “Servicton” named after him. Handwritten undated list of properties held by James Service from 1876 to 1872, from Rate Books possibly.service james, politian’s, merchants, premiers, kilwinning, house names, mansions, hotham street, balaclava road, james service and co., caulfield north -
Orbost & District Historical Societynewspaper clippings, 1970's-1980's
These articles were collected by David Nixon for the Orbost Aero Club. Orbost Aero Club began in 1969 with Basil Dowie as Chair, David Nixon as Secretary/Treasurer. The group went into recess from 1977-1991 closing in 1997. The mid 1960s were boom years in flying training in Australia and the number of Aero Clubs grew rapidly. The Club played a significant role in the establishment of the small airport at Marlo and in the ongoing operation and development of the airport over the years particularly for patient transfer by aerial ambulance. The Orbost Aero Club Club played a significant role in the establishment of the small airport at Marlo and in the ongoing operation and development of the airport over the years.A colection of newspaer cuttings which pertain to the Orbost / Marlo Aerodrome.orbost-aero-club marlo-airport -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Clothing, Calisthenics Uniform Bentleigh Presbyterian Church Group c1964, c1964
Bentleigh Presbyterian Church Calisthenics Group was established following the popularity of physical education programs for women that began in the 19th century. Following World War 11, the population of the City of Moorabbin increased rapidly as the market gardens were divided into housing lots and sold to returned Soldiers who began to establish their families in the area. The 'Baby Boomers' were born and schools, churches, sporting clubs were overflowing with young members. Judy Clark joined this Calisthenics Group c1964 and enjoyed the exercise, companionship and presentation of displays for the local communityGladys Reed was a member of the Ormond Choral Society c 1950. who performed plays and musicals the City of Moorabbin and she was an accomplished dressmaker and made this outfit for her daughter Judy.c1964Calisthenics uniform made of white cotton sleeveless dress with side opening fastened by press studs and bloomers moorabbin, bentleigh, ormond , clothing, physical education, calisthenics, presbyrterian church bentleigh, reed gladys, clark judy, post world war 2 estates, -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Mitcham Railway Station construction 2013-14, 2013/14
The original Mitcham Station was opened on 25th December 1882. Until the 1970s a shunting yard and goods shed existed where the southern car park is now. Tracks remained embedded in the car park for many years. In 1979 boom gates were provided at both Mitcham Road and Rooks Road. From December 2009 to January 2010 Mitcham Railway Station was used as a bus interchange when the realignment of tracks and construction of a new station occurred at Nunawading. The new Mitcham Station opened on 25th January 2014.Coloured photographs of the construction of the underground railway station at Mitcham in 2013-14 and the opening in 2014.mitcham railway station construction 2013-14, mitcham railway station opening 2014, mitcham railway station, rialway stations -
The Beechworth Burke MuseumPhotograph, c1879
This image is believed to be taken in 1879. The photograph depicts gaol staff in front of what was believed to be the original timber gates of Beechworth Gaol. This has been proven false through photographic evidence but is believed to be somewhere within the Old Beechworth Gaol. The Old Beechworth Gaol opened in 1864 as a result of the gold rush boom that struck Beechworth in 1852, bringing with it a large population desperate for riches. It is most famously known for holding Australia's most famous outlaw, Ned Kelly, along with his relatives and supporters, the Kelly Gang. It is now open for tour for the public.This photo depicts Old Beechworth Gaol, which has extreme historical significance to the town of Beechworth through both the building and the prisoners who occupied it. This includes famous bushranger Ned Kelly, who was a prisoner here in 1871 and 1880. Black and white rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paperReverse: 6201/kelly album, beechworth gaol, guard, old beechworth gaol, gaol, uniform, burke museum, #beechworth, gold rush -
Kew Historical Society IncPhotograph - 'Otira', 73 Walpole Street, 1978
Sanderson P (1988): '73 Walpole Street (Kew), 'Otira'. Built 1887. Original use - Residence. Architect - Crouch. Henry Berry, a noted philanthropist and salt merchant of Melbourne, was the original owner of this two-storey, boom-period house. Berry occupied the residence until his death in 1923 while in February the following year, the property was auctioned. Subsequently purchased by the Methodist Church for use as a training college for missionaries, a number of additions and alterations were made at that stage including a memorial chapel that was built on the property in 1957.' Otira is now a private residence. Original colour positive photograph (polaroid) of 'Otira', 73 Walpole Street, Kew, taken in 1978 by students in Form 3R at Trinity Grammar School as part of a project. The view in the photograph is of the front of the house, minus the first floor verandah that had been removed some decades before and preceding the reinstatement of the verandah sometime after 1988. Prue Sanderson, in the City of Kew Urban Conservation Study, Vol.2 (1988) stated that: 'The house originally had a fine cast iron verandah to two facades, however despite its removal, it remains as a most preposessing structure, The small cast iron perch is not original. Overall the design is in Italianate styling and the walls are clad in render, with extremely fine incised medallions in the render at both levels. The treatment of the tripartite windows with rounded upper corners is also atypical and is repeated in the joinery of the front entrance.'"Photo one / Trinity Grammar Project 1978 / Form 3R / "Otira" Walpole St"otira - 73 walpole street, henry berry, historic houses -- kew (vic.), trinity grammar school, melbourne architects -- crouch -
Kew Historical Society IncPhotograph - 'Otira', 73 Walpole Street, 1978
Sanderson P (1988): '73 Walpole Street (Kew), 'Otira'. Built 1887. Original use - Residence. Architect - Crouch. Henry Berry, a noted philanthropist and salt merchant of Melbourne, was the original owner of this two-storey, boom-period house. Berry occupied the residence until his death in 1923 while in February the following year, the property was auctioned. Subsequently purchased by the Methodist Church for use as a training college for missionaries, a number of additions and alterations were made at that stage including a memorial chapel that was built on the property in 1957.' Otira is now a private residence. Original colour positive photograph (polaroid) of 'Otira', 73 Walpole Street, Kew, taken in 1978 by students in Form 3R at Trinity Grammar School as part of a project. The view in the photograph is of the panelled entrance hall."Photo 2 / Otira entrance / Trinity Bays Project"otira - 73 walpole street, henry berry, historic houses -- kew (vic.), trinity grammar school, melbourne architects -- crouch, interior design -- entrance halls -- 1880s -
Kew Historical Society IncPhotograph - 'Otira', 73 Walpole Street, 1978
Sanderson P (1988): '73 Walpole Street (Kew), 'Otira'. Built 1887. Original use - Residence. Architect - Crouch. Henry Berry, a noted philanthropist and salt merchant of Melbourne, was the original owner of this two-storey, boom-period house. Berry occupied the residence until his death in 1923 while in February the following year, the property was auctioned. Subsequently purchased by the Methodist Church for use as a training college for missionaries, a number of additions and alterations were made at that stage including a memorial chapel that was built on the property in 1957.' Otira is now a private residence. Original colour positive photograph (polaroid) of 'Otira', 73 Walpole Street, Kew, taken in 1978 by students in Form 3R at Trinity Grammar School as part of a project. The view in of a fire surround and overmantel in the house."Photo 3 / Walnut mantle Otira / Trinity Form 3R"otira - 73 walpole street, henry berry, historic houses -- kew (vic.), trinity grammar school, melbourne architects -- crouch, interior design -- overmantels -- 1880s -
Kew Historical Society IncPhotograph - 'Otira', 73 Walpole Street, 1978
Sanderson P (1988): '73 Walpole Street (Kew), 'Otira'. Built 1887. Original use - Residence. Architect - Crouch. Henry Berry, a noted philanthropist and salt merchant of Melbourne, was the original owner of this two-storey, boom-period house. Berry occupied the residence until his death in 1923 while in February the following year, the property was auctioned. Subsequently purchased by the Methodist Church for use as a training college for missionaries, a number of additions and alterations were made at that stage including a memorial chapel that was built on the property in 1957.' Otira is now a private residence. Original colour positive photograph (polaroid) of 'Otira', 73 Walpole Street, Kew, taken in 1978 by students in Form 3R at Trinity Grammar School as part of a project. The view is of the painted glass panels surrounding the main door, viewed from the hall."Photo 4 / Stained glass door panels Otira"otira - 73 walpole street, henry berry, historic houses -- kew (vic.), trinity grammar school, melbourne architects -- crouch, interior design -- front doors -- 1880s, interior design -- painted glass -- 1880s -
Vision AustraliaAdministrative record - Text, 77th Annual Report 1970 - 1971 Braille Library of Victoria, 1971
Articles include the decision to add a talking book collection to the library, including sponsorship for players, a survey conducted into reading habits of blind people, former Chief Cataloguer at State Library has volunteered to undertake reclassification work, highest number of Braille volumes produced this year than ever done previously in 77 years of operation, four Braille Proficiency Certificates awarded, resignation of Joan Armytage, new fire service installed, Christmas card sales boomed but rents from hall fell due to stricter control over late night functions.25 pages of text with drawingsbraille library of victoria, corporation records -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.Photograph - 1906 railway accident, Belgrave
Watercolour painting by Charlie Hammond showing two train carriages at Belgrave Station. A group of people stand on the small platform beside the small station building which bears the sign 'Monbulk'. In the background are hilly paddocks. The most distant paddock has rows of what appear to be fruit trees. Below the painting Hammond has written '1901 Belgrave Station when it was Monbulk. Benson's Hill in the background. Later – Biffin's and later still – Harper's Guest House. Typical of all the stations along the line. Govt. had not recovered from the land boom and could not afford to build better ones.' This painting is based on a photo taken by Hammond in 1906, which is labelled by him, 'Sunday 28th Jany 1906. bringing the injured passengers to Belgrave Ry Station after the accident at the trestle bridge.' -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document (Item) - Collection of documents relating to the WW2 service of Robert Watters, 1940's
A collection of documents relating to the WW2 service of Robert Cornelius WATTERS. These include the civilian identity card issued on his discharge; an application for War Gratuity; the cover for a 1941 airline ticket with Australian National Airways; a envelope addresses to M.M.A.S Melville & re-directed to 400 Williamstown Road, Port Melbourne; an envelope containing a letter addressed to H.M.A.S Lonsdale; a magazine photograph of the Boom Working vessel 'Koala'; a certificate of appreciation from the the Hon Kevin RUDD MP, Prime Minister; a 2005 card of appreciation from The Hon John HOWARD MP , Prime Minister; photocopied documents regarding his WW2 service.war - world war ii, robert cornelius watters, armed services - navy, r.a.n. reserve -
Unions Ballarat
Why You Should be a Socialist, Strachey, John, 1938
The book describes itself as a "terse guide to such questions as, what causes unemployment, what causes war, what makes booms and slumps, what is socialism [and] what is capitalism." Book index: I. The Secret in the Pay Envelope II. How the System Works III. What They Get Out of It IV. What It has Done to Us V. Why It Stops Working VI. Must we Die for It? VII. What can we Put in its Place? VIII. "I have Seen the Future, and It Works" IX. What would Socialism be like Here? X. How to Get There Written and produced in Britain 1938. Pertinent Britain's economy and work force in the 1930s. Observations about wages and employment.Softcover book. Front cover: black and white background, red, white and black lettering. Back cover: white background; black lettering.Front cover: title and author's name. Back cover: advertisement for the Left Book Club, London; International Bookshop Pty Ltd stamp.btlc, ballarat regional trades and labour council, ballarat trades hall, socialism, politics and government, unemployment, war, economy, capitalism, wages -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Newsletter - Royston, Kooyong Road, 240, Caulfield
Caulfield Community Care Centre, volunteers newsletter dated 1/1994. With written article by Kelvin Hughes on recollections of Royston. A handwritten compliments slip to the secretary of Caulfield Historical Society, from Caulfield Citizens’ Advice Bureau, and Caulfield Community Care Centre. A two page photo copy of recollections of Royston, written by Kelvin Hughes, and from the Community Cares Centre Jan/1994 from the newsletter. Also includes a handwritten and drawn plain of the ground & upper floor from the Caulfield Citizens Advice Bureau concerning the Newsletter. Also included is an unsigned undated ref to Royston as the home of James Mirams, until 1888 and to Land Boom and Bustly Michael Cannon.royston, slatter enid, hughes kelvin, kooyong road, caulfield general, calvin barbara, caulfield community, medical centre, mirams james, care centre, caulfield citizens, caulfield, slatter daisy, advice bureau, cannon. michael -
Victorian Interpretive Projects Inc.Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Duke Street, Daylesford, 2013, 2013
This Victorian cottage was probably once used as a guest house during the tourist boom to the mineral water resort at Hepburn Springs or Daylesford. "This elegant double-fronted Victorian residence c1900 will be a Mecca for lovers of Victorian heritage and ornate styling. Period features, pressed ceilings, fret displays, high ceilings and magnificent original timber walls. With 3 bedrooms, 2 living areas, the home offers any keen Renovator or Investor many opportunities, renovate or lease it out immediately (the property has been a permanent rental for many years) " (http://www.stockdaleleggo.com.au/daylesford/details.asp?internetid=271641&OFFICE_ID=57, accessed 24/12/2013)A weatherboard cottage at 21 Duke Street, Daylesford. It is thought this house was once a boarding house for visitors to Daylesford.daylesford, duke street, guest house, weatherboard, cottage -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Blackburn Railway Station, 2012
In 1882 the railway from Melbourne to Camberwell was extended to Lilydale, Blackburn Station was then known as Blackburn Greek Station and was opened on 2 December 1882. At this time the Lilydale line had only a single track. On 12 August 1889 Blackburn was designated as a 'crossing station' as it had 2 platforms. In 1891 a second line was added between Box Hill and Ringwood stations. Service termination at Blackburn began in the late 1890's due to the large number of passengers visiting the Blackburn Lake Sanctuary. The Lilydale line was electrified to Ringwood in January 1923. Automatic signalling reached Blackburn in 19568. Boom gates replaced hand gates in 1970. in 1980, the goods siding was removed and the old station was demolished.Coloured photograph of the south side of the Blackburn Station. People using this platform are headed towards the city - 2012blackburn railway station -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Glenhuntly Road, Elsternwick
Three three page extracts from Andrew Ward’s 1994 Caulfield Conservation Study on commercial buildings in Glen Huntly Road, Elsternwick. The three studies concern Moore’s Buildings 1891 shops at 305-313 Glen Huntly Road, shops at 323-329 Glen Huntly Road and E J Buckeridge’s Buildings 1911 shops at 357-371 Glen Huntly Road. The studies describe the buildings’ architectural features, provide a historical overview and statements of the buildings’ significance, especially in relation to the Land Boom and commercial development between 1890 to the 19020s. All three studies include a black and white photograph (109mm x 152mm; 114mm x 150mm; 110mm x 151mm) of the shop fronts.glen huntly road, moore’s buildings 1891, italianate style, architectural styles, architectural features, verandahs, elsternwick, moore hugh, selwyn street, st georges road, glenmoore, glenmoore estate, corkill french and pugh, jamieson w w, thompson a g, eddy henrietta, valey frank, allen thomas, saddlers, dairy products, green w i, undertakers, delany edward, drapers, herbenstreit huldreich, butcher shops, sincock john, plumbers, allen t, greengrocers, coppel george, painters, dickinson f h, dickinson v, johnson thomas, cole constance, hairdressers, ortner frank, drycleaners, gaffney elodie, ward andrew, long mr, robinson mr, le page mr, byers robert, carter mary, millar c, smythe f c, crook thomas, stancy h, crook’s national stores pty ltd, e j buckeridge’s buildings 1911, kelly walter, staniland grove, buckeridge edward, hannon john, kellett frances, beck miss, armstrong miss, tuck mary, milliners, doherty john, adams herbert, bakeries, perry robert, picture framers, adams clifford, arches, windows, shops, land subdivision, retail trade, property developers, advertising signs -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Costume - Calisthenics Uniform, Bentleigh Presbyterian Church Group, c1964
Bentleigh Presbyterian Church Calisthenics Group was established following the popularity of physical education programs for women that began in the 19th century. Following World War 11, the population of the City of Moorabbin increased rapidly as the market gardens were divided into housing lots and sold to returned Soldiers who began to establish their families in the area. The 'Baby Boomers' were born and schools, churches, sporting clubs were overflowing with young members. Judy Clark joined this Calisthenics Group c1964 and enjoyed the exercise, companionship and presentation of displays for the local community. Gladys Reed was a member of the Ormond Choral Society c 1950. who performed plays and musicals the City of Moorabbin and she was an accomplished dressmaker and made this outfit for her daughter Judy.c1950 Calisthenics was a very popular activity for girls and young women and the Presbyterian Church, Bentleigh established a Group for the local residentsCalisthenics uniform made of white cotton 'sailor top' , bloomers, blue headband and blue beltphysical education, calisthenics, dressmaking, craftwork, city of moorabbin, ormond, bentleigh, moorabbin, post war settlers, world war 11 1939-40, baby boomers, presbyterian church bentleigh -
Orbost & District Historical Societydocuments in folder, late 1960 - 1990's
The Royal Federation of Aero Clubs of Australia is the national body of Aero Clubs and other aviation associations. The prime objectives of the Federation are to foster aviation in Australia, to ensure adequate flying training is available to all pilots and to encourage national and local competitions, air races and other aviation events.(ref R.F.A.C. web site) Orbost Aero Club began in 1969 with Basil Dowie as Chair, David Nixon as Secretary/Treasurer. The group went into recess from 1977-1991 closing in 1997. The mid 1960s were boom years in flying training in Australia and the number of Aero Clubs grew rapidly. The Club played a significant role in the establishment of the small airport at Marlo and in the ongoing operation and development of the airport over the years particularly for patient transfer by aerial ambulance. The Orbost Aero Club Club played a significant role in the establishment of the small airport at Marlo and in the ongoing operation and development of the airport over the years.A cream coloured folder ( NORMAN BROS) containing documents pertaining to membership of the Royal Federation of Aero Clubs of Australia. It contains membership cards, receipts, correspondence, minutes, application forms for gold, silver and bronze seals.On front - Orbost Aero Club R F A Corbost-aero-club royal-federation-aero-clubs -
St Matthews/Wiseman House ArchivePhotograph, Ashleigh as an army hospital, 1919
This is one of the two Wiseman brothers' homes built in Widford Street in 1887. They were named Ashleigh and Sawbridgeworth and were similar. When the Wisemans became bankrupt, with the collapse of the land boom in the 1890s, the houses remained in the estate and were tenanted. At the close of the first world war, both were taken over by the Army as hospitals. This photo is of Ashleigh which became Infectious Diseases Hospital No. 5. Sawbridgeworth was the staff hospital. The photo was taken in 1919. This house was later bought by Thomas Shaw Logan, the well-known auctioneer. On his death, the house was demolished and the property subdivided. The other house, Sawbridgeworth, was bought by the MIssion of St James and St John and then became St. Agnes Girls Home from 1925 until 1963. It was then bought by St. Matthews and is now known as Wiseman House.Black and white photograph (2 copies) of house with hospital flag and people outside. -
Kew Historical Society IncAdministrative record (item), Minute Book of the Kew Ladies Benevolent Society 1911-12, 1951-61, 1911-1961
"This society was founded in 1891, when there was a considerable amount of distress on account of the collapse of the land boom. The first office-bearers were: President, Mrs. F. R. M. Wilson; Hon. Secretary, Mrs. S. Kellett; and Hon. Treasurer, Mrs. J. Lorimer. The society has had a useful career and been of great assistance to many families. One of its best workers was Mrs. G. Wharton. The present committee consists of Mrs. H. Collier (President), Mrs. Holdsworth (Vice-President), Mrs. Archer (Hon. Treasurer) Mrs. E. J. Dunn (Hon. Secretary), and Mesdames. Berry, Gillespie, Israel, Jellis, Kerr, Lilley, McCrea, Paton, Spring, Tappin, and Wishart." (Source: Barnard FGA, Jubilee History of Kew, 1910)The Kew Ladies' Benevolent Society was one of the most important women's groups in Victoria in the late 19th to mid-20th century. It was led by women with a national profile and was instrumental in the establishment of the State umbrella organisation. The Minute Book was presented to KHS by the Victorian Association of Benevolent Societies in 1991.Seller label on inside cover.kew ladies' benevolent society, social welfare - history - kew (vic), social services - history - kew (vic), volunteer organisations - kew (vic) -
The Beechworth Burke MuseumPhotograph, 1859
Louis Chevalier, brother of popular artist Nicholas Chevalier, opened a sawmill in Beechworth near Spring Creek in Newtown in 1853. This facilitated a boom in building in the town, as materials were much more available than they had been previously. A second sawmill was opened in the town in 1856. Louis Chevalier served on the Beechworth Council as a representative of Newtown between 1858 and 1860. As this photograph is taken in 1859, the mill would have been operating as a sawmill at the time this photograph was taken. Louis Chevalier’s mill stopped sawing wood and began milling flour at some point between 1860 and 1862. At this time, the Oven’s district was almost self-sufficient, producing considerable quantities of grain, dairy, fodder and meat. Unfortunately, the region experienced poor agricultural yields in the 1880s and 1890s, which lead to the closure of the Beechworth Flour Mills in the 1880s. This photograph depicts the first sawmill in Beechworth, which was responsible for making the materials available for other early buildings in the town. The mill race and wheel are also clearly depicted, which may shed light onto how mill wheels of this era and place were constructedBlack and white rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paper mounted on boardReverse: 3146 / 1997.2654 / Louis Chevalier's Flour Mill on / the Newtown Falls before the / Bridge / Est 1853 / this photo 1859 / 84-229-1 / Burke Museum Beechworth / Page 41 / 81 % / (Illegible) / (Illegible) 14 / chevalier, louis chevalier, newtown, mill, grain mill, sawmill, flour mill, 1850s beechworth, beechworth council, farming and agriculture, victorian agricultural history, spring creek, buildings, industry, forestry, wood, timber -
Orbost & District Historical Societymap, 1985
An aeronautical chart is a map designed to assist in navigation of aircraft. Using these charts and other tools, pilots are able to determine their position, safe altitude, best route to a destination, navigation aids along the way, alternative landing areas in case of an in-flight emergency, and other useful information such as radio frequencies and airspace boundaries. World aeronautical charts have a scale of 1:1,000,000 and cover relatively large areas. Orbost Aero Club began in 1969 with Basil Dowie as Chair, David Nixon as Secretary/Treasurer. The group went into recess from 1977-1991 closing in 1997. The mid 1960s were boom years in flying training in Australia and the number of Aero Clubs grew rapidly. The Club played a significant role in the establishment of the small airport at Marlo and in the ongoing operation and development of the airport over the years particularly for patient transfer by aerial ambulance. The Orbost Aero Club Club played a significant role in the establishment of the small airport at Marlo and in the ongoing operation and development of the airport over the years.A laminated map of eastern Victoria. A World Aeronautical Chart. It shows elevations, longitude etc and is designed for pre-flight planning as well as pilotage. Top left hand corner - D.F.N.Nixon VH-FWD 12 Kristine Ct Cheletenham 27/7/87orbost-aero-club aeronautical-map
