William Tonge and family were early settlers in Moorabbin Shire. The photo frame is an example of the craftwork of early settler women. A black and white photograph of William Tonge, Hannah Tonge and children Thomas and Ann in a leather and metal frame moorabbin, brighton, early settlers, pioneers, cheltenham, tonge william, tonge hannah, tong thomas, tong ann

All Early History of the Kiewa Valley. 1. Photo clear but no date. Men named and are residents selecting a site for a bridge at Keegans Crossing 2. Department of Crown Lands letter - 1841 Tawonga pastoral run - Mr James Roberts and Mullindollingong pastoral run 1846 - Mr Patrick Reynolds 3. An account of the Bogong High Plains by W. F. Waters from the late 1890s to 1930s. Published article in the Schuss magazine. August 1958 History of Keegan's Crossing, Kiewa Valley and surrounding residents with names and photos. Early pastoral runs in the Kiewa Valley and Early activities on the Bogong High Plalns..1.The photo includes a listing of residents selecting a site for a bridge at Keegans Crossing. 2. A letter from the Department of Victorian Lands and Survey re early settlers 3. History written in Schuss magaine, Aug. 1958. "In 1896 ... erection of snow poles from Rocky Valley to Tawonga Hut. keegan's crossing, w.f. waters, tawonga and mullindollongong pastoral runs

Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Friday, October 8, 2004. Cheers: the Bendigo United Brewery provided refreshments for Bendigo's early settlers until it closed its doors in 1946. in this photo, taken in the mid 1920s, staff are pictured outside the brewery, which was situated in High Street, Golden Square.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Early settlers of Eltham Black and white photograph postcardMrs Henry Hill (nee Georgina Reynolds of Research), mother of John Ernest Hill. Identity of others not known to Mrs A.E. Hill , who states 'photo was taken outside the old Hill residence, Bridge St, (south side between Susan and Bolton Streets). Demolished many years ago - 26.7.65 Also stamped - Shire of Elthamhouses, mrs henry hill, bridge street, georgina hill (nee reynolds), hill family, hill family home, john ernest hill

Coloured Photo of Boort Cemetery. Graves are enclosed with a white fence and a large tree is in the centre. Small and large trees are in the back ground. Photo was taken in 1964. 8.8 Inscription on the back of 2400 411a Early Settlers Cemetery dated 1964. Restoration by Russel Coutts of the graves at the homestead Dunbar, on the site of the old Boort Homestead.memorials, graveboards, boort cemetery, boort cemetery, coutts family

Typical day wear hand made dilly bag used by women in the early settler families of Moorabbin Shire c1910 Dilly bags The family of Nance Blackburn were early settlers. Typical day wear dilly bag used by women in the early settler families of Moorabbin Shire c1910 The family of Nance Blackburn were early settlersClothing, Lady's black serge dilly bag lined with jap silk and with a drawstring blackburn nance, early settlers, moorabbin, cheltenham, bentleigh clothing, dressmaking, moorabbin shire, hand bags, utility bags, dilly bags

Early Settler George BostockEarly SettlerPortrait Black and white photograph of gentleman clean shaven with hair parted on right pioneer, settler, portrait, people, family, george bostock

After being out of print for 30 years this book has been reprinted in 1987 as a tribute to W.A. Bayley (dec.). WA Bayley had been a public school teacher and was principal of Bega Intermediate High when he researched and wrote his history in the 1940s. He wrote history books on all the towns where he worked,A 120 pp book titled "The Story of the Settlement and Development of Bega". The author is William Alan Bailey (1910-1981). it was published by Bega Intermediate High School.The book contains biographical sketches of some of the early settlers. It also includes maps, newspaper clippings of historical articles, official and handwritten correspondence. The cover title is History of Bega. bega bayley-w.a. bega-settlement

An article from a 'Supplement to Bendigo Advertiser' giving some insights into the history of Tyntyndyer Homestead which is in the Swan Hill district. It gives an insight into the early settlers and their struggles for survival. There is an advertisement within the supplement advertising the 'Historic Tyntyndyer Homestead and Museum.' Coloured and black and white photographs are included in this article which is dated 12/2/1969.history, australian, early farming settlement, lydia chancellor collection, collection, swan hill, aboriginal, aboriginal contact, australia, history, australian history, homesteads, building, house, houses, heritage, tourism, aborigines, settlers, weapons, guns, pastoralists, expedition, john holloway, andrew beveridge, peter beveridge, robert o'hara burke, narrinyeri tribe, bushrangers, relics, national trust, advertisement, exploration

Scale model of one furrow plough as used by early settlers. Made by William Ashman, formerly of Eaglehawk and late of Essendon. Presented by his daughter, Thelma Drummond of Box Hill, Victoria. The silver medal is inscribed "County of Bendigo Agricultural and Horticultural Societry. Awarded to Wm Ashman, Eaglehawk for model plough. Spring Show 1887".agriculture, farm, model plough

A stainless steel table knife with a bone handle used for main meals by early settlers in Moorabbin Shire c1900. Most early settlers brought their cutlery with them when they traveled from England and Europe.A typical table knife used by settlers in Moorabbin Shire c1900A kitchen table knife with stainless steel blade and bone handle on blade; FL..........& CO. LTD. SHEFFIELD / TRADE 'SHREWSBURY' MARK / STAINLESS / ............cutlery, stainless steel, sheffield, england, early settlers, market gardeners, moorabbin, cheltenham, bentleigh, moorabbin shire,

Early settlers, Fisken family's dwelling.Colour photo part of Garden at Lal Lal House, Yendon, cottage-style garden, gravel path curving to left, Japanese Maple with autumn foliage centre.lal lal house, yendon, garden, fisken

Early settlers, Fisken family's dwelling.Colour photo Lal Lal House, Yendon, Victorian single story, red brick, gabled tin rooflal lal house, yendon, garden, fisken

Photograph shows early settlers' graves at Sorrento.Part of the John Ramsdale collection of slides and audio visual material.Colour photograph scanned from slide.No maker's marks. Caption on slide "1st settlers' graves Sorrento"graves, sorrento

The Wingrove family were early settlers of ElthamColour photographst helena, st katherine's church, cemetery, henry vivian wingrove, francis william wingrove, bessie wingrove

The Wingrove family were early settlers of ElthamColour photographst helena, st katherine's church, cemetery, caroline ada wingrove, walter wingrove

John Fawkner was an early settler of Melbourne, Victoria.Sketch of John Fawkner's house in Melbourne. The sketch shows a sailing vessel in the Yarra River.john fawkner, melbourne, yarra, yarra river, sailing boat

A photo of Martin Batey, an early settler in the district.A black and white photo of a male with a full bears and long hair on side, appears to be thinning on top of head. Believed to be Martin Batey. It is mounted between paper and cardboard and transparent paper at front of photo.Written inside cover: Martin Bateybatey, martin, pioneers, george evans collection

House built for early settler Archibald Fisken.Colour photo Lal Lal House, Yendon, cottage-style garden, gravel driveway, Birch Tree centre.lal lal house, yendon, garden, fisken

Early Settler's Wife Annie Cox BostockEarly settler's wifePortrait of woman with long hair parted in the middle pioneer, settler, portrait, people, family, annie cox, bostock

The Fairlam family were early settlers in the region.Black and white image of the Fairlam family, taken outside, presumably in their garden. From left to right: Richard William Percy Fairlam (Percy Fairlam), mother Elizabeth Fairlam, Eugenie Fairlam, father William Fairlam (Percy Fairlam), Fairlie (Addie) Fairlam

Among the early settlers in Moorabbin Shire were blacksmiths who made tools for the other settlers who were establishing the homes, market gardens, farms, orchards and various businesses. Early settlers were self reliant and repaired their own equipment for kitchen,dairy, farm, horses, carts using various tools . Bootmakers made shoes for early settlers and being leather workers also made saddles and other leather productThis hammer is typical of the type used by early settlers in Moorabbin Shire c1900 Hammer with wood handle and steel head. One side of head is rounded and the other chisel shapedearly settlers, market gardeners, blacksmiths, tools, building equipment, hammers, moorabbin shire, bentleigh, mckinnon, highett, cheltenham,mcewan james pty ltd, melbourne, bunnings pty ltd,

These multi function pliers were imported and used in Moorabbin Shire Many tools were imported by early settlers and also among the early settlers in Moorabbin Shire were blacksmiths who made tools for the other settlers who were establishing the homes, market gardens, farms, orchards and various businesses. Early settlers were self reliant and repaired their own equipment for kitchen,dairy, farm, horses, carts using various tools . This pair of multi purpose pliers is typical of the type used by early settlers in Moorabbin Shire c1900 Steel adjustable locking pliers c1900 with lion head vise, and spring loaded multi grip FOREIGNadjustable pliers, early settlers, market gardeners, blacksmiths, tools, building equipment, hammers, moorabbin shire, bentleigh, mckinnon, highett, cheltenham,mcewan james pty ltd, melbourne, bunnings pty ltd,

Painted by , Esme Reynolds, daughter of Edward Reynolds, early settler.This item is aesthetically significant and shows the artistic skills of women of early settler families.Oil painting of three pink camellias in a bowl with a black/brown background and wooden frame. Painted by Esme Reynolds . Frame has two raised gold lines .Front left - Esme Reynoldspainting-oil reynolds

Early Settlers in Numurkah Shire - Mr & Mrs Robert HattyBlack & White photo in stained wooden frame with glass, showing Mr & Mrs Robert Hattyhatty, early settlers, portrait, photo