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Brimbank City Council
General Ledger, Arnall & Jackson, General Ledger, Shire of Keilor, 1896-1907
... Local historical and research significance.... Local historical and research significance. Local historical ...Local historical and research significance.Local historical and research significance.General Ledger, Shire of Keilor, 1896-1907. Faded red or burgundy colour, spine tan coloured. -
Brimbank City Council
Account book, Norman Bros Pty Ltd, Accoun Book
... Local historical and research significance.... Local historical and research significance. Local historical ...Local historical and research significance.Local historical and research significance.Burgundy colour account book. -
Brimbank City Council
Ledger, Arnall & Jackson, Ledger, Shire of Keilor 1881 -1895
... Local historical and research significance.... Local historical and research significance. Local historical ...Local historical and research significance.Local historical and research significance.Grey coloured ledger with tan coloured spine. -
Brimbank City Council
State School Register, Mid tolate 19th century
... Local historical and research significance.... Local historical and research significance. Local historical ...Local historical and research significance.Local historical and research significance.State school register, off white colour, 1875-1912, Keilor School -
Brimbank City Council
Keilor Cemetary Box
... Local historical and research significance.... Local historical and research significance. Local historical ...Local historical and research significance.Local historical and research significance.Keilor Cemetery Box with planes and lists of names inside. -
Brimbank City Council
Colour Photograph, Councillors' Portraits (Niddrie Ward)
... Local historical and research significance.... Local historical and research significance. Local historical ...Local historical and research significance.Local historical and research significance.Framed colour photographs of Councillors' Portraits (Niddrie Ward) -
Brimbank City Council
Framed Colour Photographs, Councillors' Portraits
... Local historical and research significance.... Local historical and research significance. Local historical ...Local historical and research significance.Local historical and research significance.Framed Councillors' Portraits (Maribyrnong Ward) -
Brimbank City Council
Colour Photographs x 3, Councillors' Portraits
... Local historical and research significance.... Local historical and research significance. Local historical ...Local historical and research significance.Local historical and research significance.Framed Councillors' Portraits -
Brimbank City Council
Collector's Cash Book, Arnall & Jackson, Collector's Cash Book, Private Streets, Shire of Keilor, 1927
... Local historical and research significance.... Local historical and research significance. Local historical ...Local historical and research significance.Local historical and research significance.Collector's Cash Book, Private Streets, Shire of Keilor, Badly damaged, ledger, faded blue hardcovers, tan-coloured spine, from c.1927 -
Brimbank City Council
Street Permit Register, Arnall & Jackson, Street Permit Register, Shire of Keilor, c.1947
... Local historical and research significance.... Local historical and research significance. Local historical ...Local historical and research significance.Local historical and research significance.Street Permit Register, Shire of Keilor, Green in colour with tan-coloured spine. -
Brimbank City Council
Ledger, Arnall & Jackson, Sanitary Charges Cash Book, 1929
... Local historical and research significance... Local historical and research significance Local historical ...Local historical and research significanceLocal historical and research significanceSanitary Charges Cash Book, Shire of Keilor, Faded blue in colour, tan-coloured spine -
Brimbank City Council
Ledger, Ledger, Shire of Keilor, 1874-1890, mid to late 19th century
... Local historical and research significance.... Local historical and research significance. Local historical ...Local historical and research significance.Local historical and research significance.Light tan-coloured hardcover with brown coloured spine. -
Brimbank City Council
Ledger, Arnall & Jackson, Finance Committe's Reports, Shire of Keilor, 1928, circa 1928
... Local historical and research significance... Local historical and research significance Local historical ...Local historical and research significanceLocal historical and research significanceLedger with faded blue covers and tan-coloured spine -
Brimbank City Council
Ledger, Evans Brothers, Ledger, Shire of Keilor,1868-1879, mid 19th century
... Local historical and research significance... Local historical and research significance Local historical ...Local historical and research significanceLocal historical and research significanceGrey colour covers, tan-coloured spine - ledger -
Brimbank City Council
School Register, Pupils' Register, State School Keilor, 1906-1926, circa 1906
... Local Historical and research significance... Local Historical and research significance Local Historical ...Local Historical and research significanceLocal Historical and research significanceThis State School (Keilor) Pupils' Register -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Nettalie
... and historical significance. A bibliography is included as well... the architectural features and historical significance. A bibliography ...Two photocopies of the October 1994 Caulfield Conservation Study by Andrew Ward of the house at 73 Balaclava Rd Caulfield named Nettalie by 1899. In the documents(s) Ward details the history of ownership and land values the architectural features and historical significance. A bibliography is included as well as a photograph of the front facade of Nettalie which like the study includes two copies but of varying sizes.ward andrew, forsyth william, forsyte william, noall william, grimwade frederick shepherd, desailly alfred, bryant bessie, bryant herbert, ware martha, cameron william, nettalie, balaclava road, orrong road, caulfield north, fosbery ave, netley, harleston, caulfield north, historic building register, national estate register, national trust register, melbourne grammar school, cast iron work, verandahs, victorian style, stained glass, architectural features, architectural styles, brick houses, stables, mansions, pharmacists, lawyers, doctors, flats, schools, bay windows, land values -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Wattle Grove, Warrnambool, 2017, 11/02/2017
... in Victoria. It is of special historical significance... housing in Victoria. It is of special historical significance ...The Ocean and Wattle Groves Precinct, Warrnambool is registered by Heritage Victoria, and is one of the earliest rural Housing Commission estates in Victoria. It is an intact, representative example of mid-twentieth century public housing in Victoria. It is of special historical significance for the Commission’s connection with the Warrnambool-born Walter Oswald Burt, one of the two key figures behind the slum-abolition movement and a founder of the building conservation movement.Colour panoramic photograph of houses in Wattle Grove, Warrnambool.walter burt, walter oswald burt, warrnambool, ocean grove, wattle grove, housing commission -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Letter - St. Stephen’s Presbyterian Church, Caulfield
... Two documents regarding the historical significance of St...Glen Eira Historical Society 965 Glen Huntly Rd Caulfield ...Two documents regarding the historical significance of St. Stephen’s Church, 158 Balaclava Road Caulfield. The first document is correspondence dated 25/09/1990 from the National Trust informing the City of Caulfield of the inclusion of the church on the National Trust Register. The second document is a photocopy of the Caulfield Conservation Study by Andrew Ward dated February 1994. It includes an unclear front view photograph, references and recommends planning scheme control.city of caulfield, caulfield, caulfield north, balaclava road, kooyong road, st. stephen’s church, presbyterian church, uniting church, ward andrew, kinross george, currie george, haddon robert, architects, builders, churches, caulfield conservation study, national trust register, gothic revival architecture, architectural features, architectural styles, heritage studies, patios, windows, registers, symbols, fundraising events, religious ceremonies, religious groups -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Functional object - Horse Harness Buckles
... ' famous Black Ball Line. Schomberg has historical significance... for James Baines' famous Black Ball Line. Schomberg has historical ...Schomberg was a large clipper ship built for James Baines' famous Black Ball Line. Schomberg has historical significance as one of the luxurious ships built to bring emigrants to Australia, cashing in on the gold rush era. The clipper is one of only three clipper wrecks in Victorian waters that operated the England to Australia run. While the other two, Empress of the Sea and Lightening, were built by the famous American shipbuilder, Donald MacKay, Schomberg was built in Aberdeen. The Schomberg story was almost the nineteenth century's Titanic; built at great expense, labelled the most perfect clipper ship ever built and designed to be the most comfortable vessel to sail to Melbourne?and sinking on its maiden voyage in 1855.10 horse harness buckles in various condition and completeness. Some encrusted and corroded.cargo, salvage, ship wrecks, shomberg -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Image, c1890
... Database: "The bridge is of also of historical significance for its... Database: "The bridge is of also of historical significance for its ...Photo taken during building of 2nd John Foord Bridge, between Wahgunyah Victoria and Corowa New South Wales. Extracts from the entry for the bridge in the Victorian Heritage Database: "The bridge is of also of historical significance for its association with the prominent local identity and pioneer businessman John Foord, who was involved in the company that erected the 1862 timber bridge on the site. ... When the new bridge was built as a replacement, it took the same name." This second bridge (the current one) was opened in January 1893, Black and white photograph, mounted on cardboard, of four men, one in old style diving suit. diving, wahgunyah, corowa, john foord, bridge construction -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Grace Darling, Bond Street, 1, Caulfield North
... and a statement of the house’s historical significance to Caulfield... and a statement of the house’s historical significance to Caulfield ...A photocopy of a four page extract of a Caulfield Conservation Study by Andrew Ward, dated 08/1994, on the house Grace Darling, located at 1 Bond Street, Caulfield North. The study describes the house and its stables, including architectural features, and provides a history of the property owners and a statement of the house’s historical significance to Caulfield and horse racing. The study includes a photograph of the house exterior (100mm x 150mm), a photograph (100mm x 150mm) of the stables exterior and a photograph (130mm x 100mm) of the interior of the stables.grace darling, bond street, caulfield conservation study, ward andrew, architectural features, architectural styles, victorian style, williams john, balaclava road, reid j g, duffet j, caulfield cup, caulfield north, victorian amateur turf club, booran road, reddan road, melbourne cup, historical buildings register, national estate register, national trust register, horse racing, race horses, race horse trainers, jockeys, stables, loose boxes, timber houses, roofs, cast iron work, lofts, bricks -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Plaque, H.M.S Hydra
... Historical significance. HMS Hydra (A144) was a deep ocean... Dandenong melbourne Historical significance. HMS Hydra (A144 ...Historical significance. HMS Hydra (A144) was a deep ocean hydrographic survey vessel. She was the third of 3 Hecla Class vessel's , laid down on 14th May 1964 at Yarrow Shipbuilders at Scotstoun on the River Clyde and commissioned 4th May 1966. Displacement of 2000 tons (2945 fully loaded).Length 79 Mtrs. Beam 15.4 Mtrs. Draught 4.9 mtrs. Compliment of 12 Officers and 116 crewmen. Saw operations during Falklands War. Decommissioned in 1986 and and sold to the Indonesian Navy still active as of 2019. Wooden plaque with metal plate.White sails surrounding shield over 9 headed dragon over pennant with wording H.M.S. Hydra below. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Booklet - Victoria Hill
... Lancell's 180 mine. It is registered as a site of historical.... It is registered as a site of historical significance. Victoria Hill Gold ...Victoria Hill, accessed from Marong Road, was one of the richest areas on the Bendigo goldfields and was the beginning of reef mining as opposed to alluvial mining. Between 1853 and 1861 there were 16 claims registered on Victoria Hill. Between 1908 and 1910 it was the site of the world's deepest shaft (1365-1406 meters)Today it provides interpretive walks that include sites such as an open-cut mine (1850's), poppet head, quartz crushing battery (1930's) and the foundations of George Lancell's 180 mine. It is registered as a site of historical significance.Clear plastic cover spiral bound booklet of 25 pages. 'Victoria Hill'. A historical background of Victoria Hill and the surrounding area. A colour photo of a poppet head on front. Original story written by Albert Richardson in 1971. This is a revised edition by Philip Wilkin in 2012. Illustrated with colour and B&W photos. Pages 13 to 25 have been inadvertently inserted upside down. A single page A4 leaflet 'Victoria Hill Self Guided Tour' has been put inside after page 1Handwritten in ink on front page 'Donated to Specimen Cottage'victoria hill, gold mine -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Booklet - Ministry for Planning and Environment, Urban Conservation Areas, Aug 1986
... of inner Melbourne of special significance historically... of inner Melbourne of special significance historically ...Ministry for Planning and Environment booklet of Urban Conservation Areas August 1986, detailing in words and sketches areas of inner Melbourne of special significance historically and architecturally, to be preserved. 16 pp, brown ink on cream paper.built environment, garden city, town planning, victorian ministry for planning and environment -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Information folder - Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society
... of the society -typescript, "Sites of historical significance", 2 A4... of the society -typescript, "Sites of historical significance", 2 A4 ...Information folder containing items pertaining to Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society. Contents: -typescript, "A short history of the Original St Martins church & church hall buildings & their development to become the home of the Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society", A4 sheet printed on both sides -article, "School glory days", The Mail, 27th March 2012, 3 copies -3 colour photos showing the creation of the replacement stained glass window for the Original St Martins Church and a visit to the glassmaker by members of the society -typescript, "Sites of historical significance", 2 A4 sheets, stapled, containing short descriptions and Melways locations of 32 places to be placed on Shire of Yarra Ranges Heritage listing -minutes of meeting held 30 August 2010 -newsletter No. 7, May 2010, 2 A4 sheets stapled together with minutes of AGM held 28 May 2009original st martins church, publication glory days, stained glass window for original st martins church, helen gibson, elaine cordell, sites of historical interest in south riding of sherbrooke -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Tour of the Boroondara (Kew) General Cemetery, 1977
... is of historical significance for the graves, monuments and epitaphs... is of historical significance for the graves, monuments and epitaphs ...Boroondara Cemetery, established in 1858, is within an unusual triangular reserve bounded by High Street, Park Hill Road and Victoria Park, Kew. By the 1890s, the Boroondara Cemetery was a popular destination for visitors and locals admiring the beauty of the grounds and the splendid monuments. The Boroondara Cemetery is of historical significance for the graves, monuments and epitaphs of a number of individuals whose activities have played a major part in Australia's history. They include the Henty family, artists Louis Buvelot and Charles Nuttall, businessmen John Halfey and publisher David Syme, artist and diarist Georgiana McCrae, actress Nellie Stewart and architect and designer of the Boroondara and Melbourne General Cemeteries, Albert Purchas.Walking tour led by Kew Historical Society members for members of the Royal Historical Society of Victoria in 1977. The photograph shows members of both parties assembled at a grave in the Cemetery. The photograph was one of six taken by KHS member Stewart West on that occasion, and subsequently donated by him to the collection by him.Reverse: "Front row in dark coat and glasses - Mrs Mills, With dark glasses reading - Mrs Ekberg (KHS member); Second from right Mr Slattery then president of Society; Far left Miss B Mackie (KHS member)" boroondara general cemetery, kew cemetery, walking tours -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Tour of the Boroondara (Kew) General Cemetery, 1977
... is of historical significance for the graves, monuments and epitaphs... is of historical significance for the graves, monuments and epitaphs ...Boroondara Cemetery, established in 1858, is within an unusual triangular reserve bounded by High Street, Park Hill Road and Victoria Park, Kew. By the 1890s, the Boroondara Cemetery was a popular destination for visitors and locals admiring the beauty of the grounds and the splendid monuments. The Boroondara Cemetery is of historical significance for the graves, monuments and epitaphs of a number of individuals whose activities have played a major part in Australia's history. They include the Henty family, artists Louis Buvelot and Charles Nuttall, businessmen John Halfey and publisher David Syme, artist and diarist Georgiana McCrae, actress Nellie Stewart and architect and designer of the Boroondara and Melbourne General Cemeteries, Albert Purchas.Walking tour led by Kew Historical Society members for members of the Royal Historical Society of Victoria in 1977. The photograph shows a Kew youth placing a sprig of Rosemary on Ellen Quick's grave. The photograph was one of six taken by KHS member Stewart West on that occasion, and subsequently donated by him to the collection by him.Reverse: "Kew youth placing a sprig of rosemary on grave of Ellen Quick nee Derrick who was the first burial on 12/3/1859. Her family Derricks were early Kew Landowners." boroondara general cemetery, kew cemetery, walking tours, ellen quick, dannock family, kew pioneers -
Glen Eira City Council History and Heritage Collection
Document - Booklet, "THE CAULFIELD ARTS COMPLEX / CITY OF CAULFIELD", After 1987
... Considered to be of historical and social significance... Considered to be of historical and social significance. Provides ...Considered to be of historical and social significance. Provides information on the development of the current Town Hall Auditorium and the Glen Eira Gallery.1 x Maroon coloured booklet with gold lettering on cover published by the City of Caulfield. Inside are 14 paper pages with colour concept drawings of the proposed Caulfield Arts Complex, Concept Plans and printed text. Dated May 1987 in the opening page with an Introduction by the Mayor of Caulfield, Cr Jack Campbell. -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - Framed photographs with shoulder patches and Service Medals
... Very historical significance. Robert was part of a group... Dandenong melbourne Very historical significance. Robert was part ...Very historical significance. Robert was part of a group of 500 Servicemen captured as P.O.Ws.at Padang Sumatra. The POWs were accommodated in 6 long barracks buildings that ran side by side. They were behind an 8 foot high wall containing a parade ground, sports ground, Japanese Officers and guards quarters. The POWs were put to work on the infamous Sumatra Railway. Part of that group were: Richard Winston Annear WX13468. Alfred John Burgess WX15756. Clifford Dudley Squance WX16885. Arthur Melville Magill WX16886. Harold Mervyn Smith WX17448. Robin Roy Semple WX7532. Edward Mason Hopson WX9241. Cecil George Quinn WX9285.Large grey framed photographs with shoulder patches, service stripes and Service Medals. Photographs are of Robert Frederick Nelson VX8212 2/29th A.I.F and Betty Emily Louise Collins A.C.W 110082 W.A.A.F. Service Medals for Robert are The Pacific Star, 1939 - 45 Star, 1939 - 1945 War Medal and 1939 - 1945 Service Medal. Service Medals for Betty are 1939 - 1945 War Medal and 1939 - 1945 Service Medal. Engraved metal nameplates with names and Service numbers at top and bottom. -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Horse Brass
... (VHR S612), has great historical significance as a rare example... Heritage Register (VHR S612), has great historical significance ...The Schomberg, which is on the Victorian Heritage Register (VHR S612), has great historical significance as a rare example of a large, fast clipper ship on the England to Australia run, carrying emigrants at the time of the Victorian gold rush. She represents the technical advances made to break sailing records between Europe and Australia. Flagstaff Hill’s collection of artefacts from the Schomberg is significant for its association with the shipwreck. The collection is primarily significant because of the relationship between the objects, as together they have a high potential to interpret the story of the Schomberg. It is archaeologically significant as the remains of an international passenger Ship. It is historically significant for representing aspects of Victoria’s shipping history and for its association with the shipwreck and the ship, which was designed to be fastest and most luxurious of its day The Schomberg, which is on the Victorian Heritage Register (VHR S612), has great historical significance as a rare example of a large, fast clipper ship on the England to Australia run, carrying emigrants at the time of the Victorian gold rush. She represents the technical advances made to break sailing records between Europe and Australia. Flagstaff Hill’s collection of artefacts from the Schomberg is significant for its association with the shipwreck. The collection is primarily significant because of the relationship between the objects, as together they have a high potential to interpret the story of the Schomberg. It is archaeologically significant as the remains of an international passenger Ship. It is historically significant for representing aspects of Victoria’s shipping history and for its association with the shipwreck and the ship, which was designed to be fastest and most luxurious of its day Heart shaped horse harness embellishment, brass, 1¾" x 1¾". Has encrustation and verdigris. Heart is cracked around the outside. Recovered from the wreck of the Schomberg.warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, schomberg, shipwrecked-artefact, clipper ship, black ball line, 1855 shipwreck, aberdeen clipper ship, captain forbes, peterborough shipwreck, ss queen, horse brass