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Lake Bolac & District Historical Society
Black and white photograph, Private Hugh Michael O'Rorke, 39th Infantry Brigade, WW1
... Lake Bolac & District Historical Society 2110 Glenelg ...Private Hugh O'Rorke enlisted 28/03/1916 in 39th Infantry Battalion and embarked for France 27/05/1916. He was gassed and then severely wounded during the Battle for Broodseinde Ridge on 04/10.1917. After convalescence in England he returned to Australia and was discharged in 1918. He took up a Soldier Settlement block at Westmere and named it Killigrew'. Ray and Jan O'Brien live in the house now.' He was awarded an MBE in 1955 for services to the CFA. He died in 1962, aged 72.o'rorke, 39th infantry battalion, france, battle for broodseinde ridge, soldier settler, westmere, o'brien, mbe, cfa -
Lake Bolac & District Historical Society
Black and white photograph, Private William James Richardson, 4th Artillery brigade, WW1
... Lake Bolac & District Historical Society 2110 Glenelg ...Private William James Richardson was a driver in the 4th Artillery Brigade. He enlisted on 16/07/1915 and embarked for Europe on 18/11/1915. He returned and married Elsie Park in 1938. They lived in the Park family home in Montgomery Street - now 'Josiah's Short Stay Accommodation'.richardson, park, 4th artillery brigade -
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On Parade, members of the Lake Bolac Light Horse encamped at Warrnambool, circa 1935
... Lake Bolac & District Historical Society 2110 Glenelg ...Members of the Lake Bolac Light Horse on parade at their encampment beside the Hopkins River at Warrnambool. On left, Charles Geddes, Lewis Wills, 4th from left, James Geddes 5th and JT Murray, 2nd from right.lake bolac light horse, hopkins river, warrnambool, geddes, murray, wills -
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Black and white photograph, Lake Bolac Croquet Club. Circa 1940
... Lake Bolac & District Historical Society 2110 Glenelg ...Lake Bolac Croquet Club members at "Bellevue", the home of Mr & Mrs Bert Moreton, circa 1940.lake bolac, croquet, bellevue, moreton -
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Black and white photograph, Carting wheat on "Bellevue", c.1910
... Lake Bolac & District Historical Society 2110 Glenelg ...On the road in front of "Bellevue", Lake Bolac, circa 1910. A load of wheat is ready for the trip to the railhead at Willaura. Seated on the wagon is Bert Moreton and standing at the rear is Harry Hewitt. Note the home-made gig perched on top of the load.lake bolac, bellevue, moreton, hewitt, wheat, willaura, -
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Black and white photograph, Leo O'Rorke and George Jobling, circa 1930
... Lake Bolac & District Historical Society 2110 Glenelg ...Leo O'Rorke and George Jobling (Bank of NSW), circa 1930.lake bolac, o'rorke, jobling, bank of nsw. -
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Black and white photograph, Third Lake Bolac Bush Nursing Centre (1957-1999)
... Lake Bolac & District Historical Society 2110 Glenelg ...The third Lake Bolac Bush Nursing Centre in Montgomery Street. It was purpose-built as the centre of Healthcare in the district. The building was declared open by the Premier of Victoria who was our local member of Parliament, Sir Henry Bolte. It operated from 1957 to 1999.lake bolac, bush nursing centre,montgomery street, sir henry bolte -
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Black and white photograph, Pupils of Mellier School, circa 1925
... Lake Bolac & District Historical Society 2110 Glenelg ...Mellier State School, No 3500, situated on Hucker's Corner (Norbank Road). Pupils standing at the back, from left: Maud Wills, Glad Hucker, Marjorie Geddes, Don Davidson, Lewis Wills, Doug Hucker, George Hucker, Jean McInnes. Front: Roy Davidson, Stan Hucker, Marion Moreton, Dulcie Hucker, Grace McInnes, Honor Moreton, Zara Gillies. lake bolac, mellier school, no 3500, norbank road, davidson, geddes, gillies, hucker, mcinnes, wills. -
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Black and white photograph, E & M Rowley, pioneers at Lake Bolac, 1862
... Lake Bolac & District Historical Society 2110 Glenelg ...Edward and MaryAnn Rowley were pioneer settlers at Lake Bolac, taking up land in 1862. Their children were Sarah, Elizabeth, Maryanne, Deborah, Emily, Ellen, Eliza, Emma, Martha and Edward. The change-over station for stage coaches, including Cobb and C., and paddocks for resting horses, were on their property. The farm was later bought by J.T. Murray. The family are interred in the Lake Bolac Cemetery.lake bolac, rowley, pioneer settlers, 1862, murray, cobb and co. -
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Black and white photograph, Swagman
... Lake Bolac & District Historical Society 2110 Glenelg ...Swagman, travelling through the Lake Bolac district. These 'swaggies' often had regular, seasonal 'runs' which they would follow, returning to the same hamlets and farms at the same time every year to ask for minor chores in order to earn a meal or to obtain some flour, tea and sugar. After both wars, the numbers of swaggies increased as returned soldiers, who couldn't settle to (or couldn't find) regular employment, took to the roads.lake bolac, swagman -
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Black and white photograph
... Lake Bolac & District Historical Society 2110 Glenelg ...Lake Bolac residents George Murray and his wife Frances, circa 1930. They were the parents of Cliff, Faith, Leila and Leo Murray. They are pictured standing in the doorway of the Lake Bolac Post Office.lake bolac, post office, murray -
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Black and white photograph, Picnic at Mt Hamilton
... Lake Bolac & District Historical Society 2110 Glenelg ...Lake Bolac families enjoying a picnic at the Mt Hamilton volcanic crater to the east of the township, near Nerrin Nerrin. Pictured are, from left: Ethel, Alice and Eva Veale, Blanche and Marian "Minnie' Ward and Ruth Helme. Circa 1900.lake bolac, veale, waed, helme, mt hamilton, nerrin nerrin, volcano -
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Black and white photograph, Charles Williamson, Butcher, Lake Bolac
... Lake Bolac & District Historical Society 2110 Glenelg ...Mr Charlie Williamson standing in front of his Lake Bolac Butcher's shop.lake bolac, williamson, butcher -
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Black and white photograph, Graham twins of Lake Bolac, 1912
... Lake Bolac & District Historical Society 2110 Glenelg ...Lake Bolac twins, Don and Frank Graham in their vintage perambulator, 1912.lake bolac, graham, perambulator. -
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Black and white photograph, Knight children of Lake Bolac
... Lake Bolac & District Historical Society 2110 Glenelg ...Lake Bolac family, the Knight children: Gladys, George and Arthur 'Jim".lake bolac, knight -
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Black and white photograph, The family of Lewis and May Wills of Lake Bolac, circa 1922
... Lake Bolac & District Historical Society 2110 Glenelg ...The family of Lewis and May Wills of "Fintry", Lake Bolac, circa 1022. Back from left: James, May, 'Ina, Eunice. Front: Maud, Lewis (snr), Lewis.lake bolac, wills, "fintry" -
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Black and white photograph, 'Flax Day' at Lake Bolac, 1946
... Lake Bolac & District Historical Society 2110 Glenelg ..."Bellevue" Flax Day at Lake Bolac in 1946. Pictured from left are Fred Hucker, Alan Hucker and Sam Hucker.lake bolac, flax, "bellevue", hucker -
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Black and white photograph, Flax Field Day at Lake Bolac, 1946
... Lake Bolac & District Historical Society 2110 Glenelg ...Local farmers attend a Flax Field Day at "Bellevue", Lake Bolac on 27th November, 1946. Present are, from left: Leo O'Rorke, Fred Moreton, Bill Green, __________, Jock Hucker, Stan Hucker, Henry Clarke.lake bolac, flax field day, "bellevue", clarke, green, hucker, moreton, o'rorke -
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Black and white photograph, Hoof-bath for Horses, "Bellevue", Lake Bolac, circa 1910
... Lake Bolac & District Historical Society 2110 Glenelg ...Horse being held in a hoof-bath to counter stable hoof-rot. "Bellevue", Lake Bolac, circa 1910. Hugh O'Rorke on right and David Clarke, at back.lake bolac, horse hoof-bath, "bellevue", clarke, o'rorke. -
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Black and white photograph, "Lake Boloke" homestead and the dry shore-line of Lake Bolac, circa 1855
... Lake Bolac & District Historical Society 2110 Glenelg ...A very early view of the first blue-stone homestead and out-buildings at "Lake Boloke" station, established by Robert Patterson, believed taken in the early 1850's. The row of River red-gums indicates the shoreline of Lake Bolac which seems to be at least partially dry.lake bolac, lake boloke station, patterson -
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Black and white photograph, Lake Bolac Football Club Premiers, 1935. Hamilton League
... Lake Bolac & District Historical Society 2110 Glenelg ...Lake Bolac Football Club Premiers in 1935, Hamilton League. Pictured at Back from left: RJ Lacey, Leo O'Rorke, Jim Wills, Col Graham, Don Graham, Neil 'Rusty' Graham, Alec McMaster, Pat Murphy. 2nd row: RJT Murray, Murray Rees, Lloyd Osmond, Martin Quinlivan (Capt.), Bern Nicholson, Louis Duncan, Norm Kinnersley (V.C.). Front: Cliff Murray (Trainer), George Hucker, Ian Robertson, Jack Veale (mascot), Bill Watson, Fred Drever, Watt Nicholson (Trainer).lake bolac, football, premiers, drever, duncan, graham, hucker, kinnersley, lacey, mcmaster ,murphy, murray, nicholson, o'rorke, osmond, quinlivan, rees, robertson, veale, watson, wills. -
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Black and white photograph, Lake Bolac State School No. 854, circa 1908
... Lake Bolac & District Historical Society 2110 Glenelg ...Pupils and teachers attending the Lake Bolac State School No 854, circa 1908. Back from left: Louis Murray, Mrs J Cameron( Sewing teacher), Boyd Golding, Syd Metherall, Billy Richardson, George Henderson, Bessie Waller, Elsie Park, Isobel Leach, Jessie Leach, Marjorie McMillan, Queenie Cameron ,Mr Pye (Teacher), Vida Golding. Middle: Cliff Murray, Billy Waller, Cyril McMaster, Doris Cameron, Mona McMaster, Rita Golding, Myrtle Golding, Adeline Murphy, Madge Robertson, Kitty Graham, Mary Young, Ann Pitkethly. Front: Alec Murray, Donald Waller, Harry Gale, Les Meek, Eion Murray, Fred Blackham, Les Gale, Fred Walker, Bollie Meek, Jack Young, Lily Blackham, Ruby Young, Minnie Young.lake bolac state school no 854, blackham, cameron, gale, golding, graham, henderson, leach, mcmaster, mcmillan, meek, metherall, murray, murphy, park, pitkethly, pye, richardson, walker, waller, young. -
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Black and white photograph, Wickliffe State School, No 948. 1921
... Lake Bolac & District Historical Society 2110 Glenelg ...The pupils and staff at the Wickliffe State School, No 948 in 1921. Back: Marg Prust, Inez Farrell, Jean McInnes, Daisy Williamson, Daisy Bowes, Norma McInnes, Nellie Grimmer, Clarice Blackham, Emily Ferguson. 2nd Row: Kath Ford, Bessie Aldridge, Beatrice Farrell, Ruby Prust, Viv Grimmer, Esther Floyd, Elsie Grimmer, Grace Prust, Lucy Bradshaw. 3rd Row: Mollie Egan, Mena Farrell, Ida Lloyd, Frank Turner, Leo Cleary, Charlie Grimmer, Don Grimmer, Gladstone Ferguson, Harry Prust, Lloyd McInnes. Front: Bill Farrell, Stuart McInnes, Don McInnes, Jack Suyenag, Alan Gale, Keith McInnes, Ray Grimmer, Murdoch Ferguson. Teacher, Miss Gwen Evans.wickliffe state school no 948. aldridge ,blackham, bowes, bradshaw, cleary, egan, evans, farrell, ferguson, floyd, ford, gale, grimmer, mcinnes, prust, suyenaga, turner, williamson. -
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Black and white photograph, Wickliffe State School No 948, 1916
... Lake Bolac & District Historical Society 2110 Glenelg ...Pupils and staff at Wickliffe State School no 948, 1916. Teacher: Mr John Aldie. Sewing Teacher: Miss Nell Ford. Back: Donald Gale, Jack Cleary, Alan Grimmer, Fred Prust, Geoff McInnes, Jim Farrell, Claude Pagels, Jim Ford, Albert Smith. 2nd Row: Hilda Farrell, Jean McInnes, Mona Wileman, Inez Farrell, _________, Marg Prust, Sid Prust, Ray Grimmer. 3rd Row: Mary McInnes, Eileen Cleary, Evie Jackson, Nell McInnes, mMillie Blacjham, Stella Pagels, Kathie Ferguson, Gertie Pagels, Bill Blackham. 4th Row: Ruby Prust, Nell Grimmer, Keith McInnes ,_________, G Wileman, ___________. Front: Allan Gale, Robert Stuart McInnes.wickliffe state school no 948. blackham, cleary, farrell ,ferguson, ford, gale, grimmer, jackson, mcinnes, pagels, prust, smith, wileman. -
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Black and white photograph, Wickliffe, main street, circa 1920
... Lake Bolac & District Historical Society 2110 Glenelg ...Wickliffe, main street, taken from pine tree opposite the hotel. Presbyterian Church on the hill centre-left. 1920's.wickliffe, main street. -
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Black and white photograph, Lake Bolac State School No 854, students of 1921
... Lake Bolac & District Historical Society 2110 Glenelg ...Lake Bolac State School students in 1921. Back: Laurie park, Eileen Graham, Maisie Lindonh, Nell O'Rorke, Sheila Murray, Lillian Murray, Emily Wileman, Beryl Peters, June Wileman, Alma Eastick, Chris McKenzie, Innes Geddes, Eunice Wills. 2nd Row: Eddie Kinnersley, Ivan Scott, Colin Graham, Marg. Graham, Dulcie Gange, Del Veale, Joy Gange, Faith Murray, Lorna Peters, Edna Cordy, Enonie Park, Mabel Cordy, Greta Sandford, Lin Cameron, Bert Peters. 3rd Row: Claude Balkin, Graham Murray, Mav Peters, Dave Geddes, Ewan Murray, Wal Dear, Len Park, Arthur Knoght, Frank Graham, Leo Balkin, Alan McCrow, Ray Gale, George Wileman, Joe Cook, Hurtle Eastick, Frank Eastick. Front Row: Horrie Peters, Harold Peters, Alex Scott, Jim Peters, Fred Dear, Bill Kinnersley, Dave Pitkethly, Neil Graham (Rusty), Don Graham, Lou Duncan.lake bolac state school no 854, students of 1921: balkin, cameron, cook, cordy, dear, duncan, eastick, gale, gange, geddes, graham, kinnersly, knight, lindon, mccrow, mckenzie, murray, o'rorke, park, peters, pitkethly, sandford, scott, veale, wileman, wills -
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Colour photograph, Aerial view of Lake Bolac and village. After the rain, 2010
... Lake Bolac & District Historical Society 2110 Glenelg ...Aerial view of Lake Bolac after the drought had broken in late 2010. The fresh-water lake is now full, as are the wetlands. Note the edge of the salt-lake in the bottom right, the Industrial Estate bottom left and centre, the golf course, the current footy oval, Bowling Club, tennis courts and swimming pool with the P-12 College through the trees on the bank of the lake. An Archaeologist might be able to discern the original footy oval bottom centre, built on what was once the town Common (below the industrial buildings),and the second oval (above the salt lake.) The houses are spreading along the west bank of the lake beyond the school.lake bolac, 2010, village, fresh-water lake, salt lake, golf, tennis, bowling, swimming, college, -
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Colour photograph
... Lake Bolac & District Historical Society 2110 Glenelg ...Aerial view of Lake Bolac township, looking towards the north-east, taken circa 1968. The freshwater lake is top-right, the salt-lake is centre-left. The Presbyterian church, bottom right, is surrounded by Cyprus trees on the Woorndoo/Mortlake road. The hotel and general store are opposite each other on the crossroads of the Mortlake/Ararat and Ballarat/Hamilton roads and the sporting complex is behind the store next to the salt lake. The Primary School, No 854, is between the footy oval and the Ararat Road, centre left.lake bolac, freshwater lake, salt lake, presbyterian church, hotel, general store, sporting complex, primary school, no 854. -
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Colour photograph, Lake Bolac township. 1963
... Lake Bolac & District Historical Society 2110 Glenelg ...Crossroads at Lake Bolac, 1963. Junction of the Ballarat/Hamilton and Ararat/Mortlake roads. Starting centre left, the large building on the south-east side of the Ballarat road is Goodall's garage. Next door is the original Bush Nursing centre, then Dalgety's, the Bakery, the Milkbar and on the corner is the Bank of New South Wales building, Elder's, Green's drapery shop and the Lake Bolac Memorial Hall. On the traffic island in front of the Hall is the War Memorial and across the Woorndoo road is the Hotel (with the maroon roof) with stables behind. Across the road again is the Stanbury's General Store with their large warehouse behind.lake bolac, 1963, goodall, bush nursing, dalgety, elders, green, bank of new south wales, stanbury. -
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Black and white photograph, Albert Austin, "Eilyer", 1834-1916
... Lake Bolac & District Historical Society 2110 Glenelg ...When 'Bolac Plains' was subdivided in 1846 Henry Gibb took up the northern end and he named the property 'Eilyer'. 'Eilyer' was bought from the estate of Henry Gibb in 1864 by Josiah and Thomas Austin. Gibb had been killed the year before when he fell from a horse. At the time of purchase, 'Eilyer' was 30,000 acres in size. It was later divided up and the second section become known as "Myuna". Ownership of 'Eilyer' has remained in the same family for over 150 years: Thomas and Josiah, Albert, Ronald, Derrick, Kate (Blackburn), Michael (Blackburn).bolac plains, gibb, myuna, austin, blackburn