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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Mixed media - Video, RDHS Meeting Presentation - Royal Historical Society of Victoria Award of Merit - 2019
... of distinguished service to history in Victoria, David Harper - RDHS Vice... in recognition of distinguished service to history in Victoria, David ...Digitised video (1.89GB). Duration: 25 minutes. Recorded October, 2019 (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)In this presentation to Russ Haines in recognition of distinguished service to history in Victoria, David Harper - RDHS Vice President, Don Garden - immediate past President of the Royal Historical Society, Jim Connor - Eltham District Historical Society, and Richard Carter - former RDHS President, speak of Russ’ untiring efforts for RDHS and other history groups during his twelve years as RDHS President. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Booklet, Hiking from the Australian Jamboree, 1935
... of hiking areas. Also early aboriginal history of Victoria.... Also early aboriginal history of Victoria and in 1837, when ...Souvenir booklet printed for 1935 Frankston Jamboree. A hike to Gilwell Park, Gembrook. Booklet contains fold out maps of hiking areas. Also early aboriginal history of Victoria and in 1837, when John Gardiner occupied Mooroolbark sheep station.Small brown covered booklet, black writing. Sketch of Scout in hiking gear on front. Scout Emblem and kangaroo, Australian Jamboree, Frankston, Vic 1935 on back cover.scouting, books, history, local -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Anzac Centenary; Victoria remembers, 1915
... Booklets entitled: World War One history: Victoria's story... One history: Victoria's story; Victoria's World War One legacy ...Booklets entitled: World War One history: Victoria's story; Victoria's World War One legacy: recipients of the Victoria Cross; Community Resource guide. Medal is a replica of the Children's peace Medal distributed in 1915 to Australian children aged 16 and under.Folder containing 3 booklets and 1 replica medal. With covering letter from the Premier of Victoria, Daniel Andrewsworld war 1 -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Mallacoota and District Historical Society, A Story of Mallacoota
... A brief history of Mallacoota district, Victoria, from 1837... A brief history of Mallacoota district, Victoria, from 1837 ...A brief history of Mallacoota district, Victoria, from 1837 to the 1930's. Includes a time line, sketch maps and photographs.aboriginals, settlers, township, ships and shipping -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Ten Bag Press, Just Like Family, 2015
... This book details the history of Victoria’s Rural Finance... of the photographs. This book details the history of Victoria’s Rural Finance ...This book details the history of Victoria’s Rural Finance Corporation. For more than 70 years farmers and other agricultural businesses had access to Government programs and assistance from this corporation. In 2014 the Rural Finance Corporation’s business and assets were transferred to the Bendigo and Adelaide BankThis book is kept as a library copy because its contents contain several references to Warrnambool and district and the Rural Finance Corporation was well-known to local people, particularly those in the agricultural sector and it was appreciated by so many in the district.This is a hard cover book of 197 pages. It has a multi-coloured front cover showing a child on a tractor with three adults nearby and four colour photographs on the back cover. The dust cover has similar images. The book has a message from the Treasurer, a foreword, seven chapters of text, a timeline, references and an index. The book has many black and white and colour photographs, diagrams and other illustrations. There is a loose page which contains names relating to some of the photographs. history of warrnambool -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, William Witt, n.d
... by Mr Matthews. 7. Extract from Jubilee History of Victoria... History of Victoria. 8. Newspaper article. 9. Sketch by Norma ...Collection of documents on William Witt J.P., first President of Shire of Nunawading, owner of land on cnr of Heatherdale and Canterbury Roads. Contents: 1. Summary of life. 2. Mail coach ticket. 3. List of dates and places of birth of William Witt, his wife and their children. 4. Obituary #1 5. Obituary #2 (South Yarra Gazette). 6. Autobiography typewritten by Mr Matthews. 7. Extract from Jubilee History of Victoria. 8. Newspaper article. 9. Sketch by Norma Jamieson.witt, william, shire of nunawading -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Adrienne Leith, 1996
... with Jim Henderson in the background at Family History Group Lakes... at Family History Group Lakes Entrance Victoria Photograph Adrienne ...Black and white photograph of Babs Harris and Judy Hartley with Jim Henderson in the background at Family History Group Lakes Entrance Victoriagenealogy -
Wangaratta Art Gallery
Work on paper, Maurice Cantlon, Bontharambo, 1965
... and the pastoral history of Victoria. ... and the pastoral history of Victoria. wangaratta art gallery maurice ...Cantlon is widely known for his illustrative paintings of Victorian historic homes, and he wrote and illustrated Homesteads of Victoria 1836-1900 published by Georgian House in 1967. Bontharambo is a homestead located in Wangaratta and was built in 1857-9. This homestead plays a prominent role in the history of Wangaratta and the pastoral history of Victoria. Rural City of Wangaratta Collection. Purchased with funds from the Wangaratta Art Council.An black ink sketch of the Bontharambo homestead on white paper.Obverse: Cantlon 65/ (bottom right)wangaratta art gallery, maurice cantlon, ink drawing, bontharambo, homestead -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Melbourne University Press, Heidelberg: the land and its people 1838-1900; by Donald P. Garden, 1838-1900
... This book covers the early history of Heidelberg, Victoria... the early history of Heidelberg, Victoria from its beginnings ...This book covers the early history of Heidelberg, Victoria from its beginnings in 1838 to 1900.There is some reference to the 'annexation' of Greensborough in 1875 and the route of the Heidelberg-Eltham railway line, 1893.Hard cover book. 218 p., ill., maps. Slip cover has a drawing based on an early photograph of the Old England Hotel.Property stamps from Nunawading Public Library (cancelled from their collection)heidelberg, greensborough, donald garden -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: VICTORIA HILL
... LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: VICTORIA HILL...The Long Gully History Group - Victoria Hill.... Mentioned is a short history of Victoria Hill and the mine... Cut. Mentioned is a short history of Victoria Hill ...3 Pages titled Victoria Hill. On one side is a sketch of W Rae's Home built in the early 1870's and Rae's Open Cut. Mentioned is a short history of Victoria Hill and the mine of Christopher Ballerstadt and his son Theodore. The remains of a 20 head crushing battery, which was originally the ten head crusher of the Little 180 Mine remains. It later became the twenty head New Chum Syncline Battery. Water became a problem and the New Chum Drainage Scheme was introduced and the cost of pumping and bailing was shared between the mines.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - victoria hill, gold mines hotel, christopher ballerstedt, theodore ballerstadt, ballerstadt's open cut, lansell's 180 mine, little 180 mine, new chum syncline battery, victoria reef quartz mining co, victoria quartz, new chum drainage system, w rae's home, rae's open cut -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, Amethyst Moon Publishing, 72 Pakington St., Kew, 2017
... House history. 72 Pakington Street, Kew, Victoria. Book... 72 Pakington St., Kew House history. 72 Pakington Street, Kew ...House historyHouse history. 72 Pakington Street, Kew, Victoria. Book in presentation box with title.non-fictionHouse history72 pakington street - kew (vic.), house histories - kew (vic.), heritage reports - houses - kew (vic.) -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Discover Wonga Park Past and Present, 1984
... of the nature and history of Wonga Park, Victoria.... aspects of the nature and history of Wonga Park, Victoria ...Booklet prepared by a sub-committee of the Wonga Park and District Residents' Association to record some aspects of the nature and history of Wonga Park, Victoria.Compiled by Jill Drew, Pam Fallon, Robyn Fankhauser and Lynda Hickling -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, J D Adams, Australia The First Hundred Years
... and the History of Lakes Entrance Victoria... Pictorial Standard 1960 and the History of Lakes Entrance Victoria ...Newspaper articles rlerant to the history, extracted mainly from Our Province in the making Pictorial Standard 1960 and the History of Lakes Entrance Victoriatownship, history -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Booklet - Matlock Cemetery Records Burials 1864 - 1946 & Transcriptions, Rogers, J. G, 1999
... A book containing information about the history of Matlock... Victoria A detailed history of the town of Matlock and stories ...A detailed history of the town of Matlock and stories of many of the people buried in the town's Cemetery. It also contains an analysis of places of origin and a glossary of causes of death.A book containing information about the history of Matlock, Victoria. Detailed information about citizens of Matlock buried at the local cemetery. Maps of the area are included as well as official government communications related to the establishment of the cemetery. A bibliography and index are also provided.non-fictionA detailed history of the town of Matlock and stories of many of the people buried in the town's Cemetery. It also contains an analysis of places of origin and a glossary of causes of death. matlock cemetery, matlock, small cemeteries victoria -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book - Paperback book, An Introduction to Victorian Forest Trees, 1961
... A history of forestry in Victoria ... cover. On the inside back cover is a map of Victoria ...A history of forestry in Victoria Paperback. Cover is green with only the title on the front cover. On the inside back cover is a map of Victoria with the state forests indicated.Stamp of Marysville & District / Historical Society Inc / P.O. Box 22 / Marysville 3779victoria, forestry, forest, trees -
Orbost & District Historical Society
magazine, NEWSRAIL Vol 44 Issue 4 April 2016, April 2016
... history of Victoria. It has a membership of over 500 members... history of Victoria. It has a membership of over 500 members ...Established in 1945, the Australian Railway Historical Society Victorian Division Inc. has a proud history of over 70 years of catering for all who have an interest in the railway history of Victoria. It has a membership of over 500 members throughout Australia and overseas. This item was donated at the Centenary of the Orbost - Bairnsdale Railway exhibition held in Orbost April 2016. This item is a record of the the history of the Orbost-Bairnsdale railway line and therefore reflects the role that the rail line played in the social and economic history of Orbost. A magazine/booklet titled, NEWSRAIL. It is Vol. 44 Issue 4 dated April, 2016. There is an article on 'Orbost Railway Bridges. The magazine has a cost of $9.50. On the front cover is a coloured photograph of a train passing over the Wairewa trestle bridge on the Bairnsdale - Orbost line. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - HISTORY OF SUTTON GRANGE, 2006
... History Of Sutton Grange (Central Victoria) 338 pages... Davis History Of Sutton Grange (Central Victoria) 338 pages ...History Of Sutton Grange (Central Victoria) 338 pages with black and white photographs, illustrations and maps.Ken James & Noel Davishistory, sutton grange, sutton grange - history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Education kit, Print Board, ANZAC CENTENARY 2014-2018
... & Making Connections'. .2) 'WORLD WAR ONE HISTORY - Victoria's... Connections'. .2) 'WORLD WAR ONE HISTORY - Victoria's Story'. .3 ...ANZAC CENTENARY 2014-2018. 'Sharing Victoria's Stories & Making Connections'. .2) 'WORLD WAR ONE HISTORY - Victoria's Story'. .3) 'VICTORIA'S WORLD WAR ONE LEGACY - Recipients of the Victoria Cross'. .4) 'COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE - Planning a commemorative event and sharing local stories'. .1) Folder - cardboard, folded to store books etc. Gold, black & white print on front and spine. Illustrated black & white photograph of troops disembarking. Interior - colour illustration of medal ribbons. .2) .3) .4) - soft cover, cardboard, black & gold print front & back. Illustrated black & white photograph. .2) troops in shell crater .3) troops on wharf .4) group portrait of 15th Battalion. Pages - cut, plain, white, illustrated black & white photographs .2) 42 pages .3) biographies 31 pages .4) 18 pages .5) letter A4 white paper .6 medal mounted on cardboard - copy of 1919 children's Peace Medal with printed colour ribbon. oval block print on cardboard, beige background. ww1, educational folder -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: RICH HISTORY
... , February 26, 2001. Rich history: the bank of Victoria, Heathcote... Inc. History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields ...Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from Monday, February 26, 2001. Rich history: the bank of Victoria, Heathcote, in the late 1800s. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - VICTORIA HILL - LETTER TO MR BLAKE FROM ALBERT RICHARDSON
... a photocopy of the 'History of Victoria Hill', which he completed... says he enclosed a photocopy of the 'History of Victoria Hill ...Carbon copy of a handwritten letter to Mr Blake from Albert Richardson dated 5th Sept. 1971. In the letter he says he enclosed a photocopy of the 'History of Victoria Hill', which he completed on behalf of the Rotary Club of South Bendigo. In response to an application to the National Trust for Classification, he received a letter from Colonel Birch and also two typewritten copies of his manuscript, properly referenced from his marginal notes. The Society had played host to the Dandenong and Preston Historical Societies and the members were pleased with what they saw on the Victoria Hill and other places. Signed by Albert Richardson.document, victoria hill, letter to mr blake from albert richardson, rotary club of bendigo south, national trust, colonel birch, dandenong historical society, preston historical society, mr blake, albert richardson -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Queen of the Brownies, 2011
... Margaret Eklund talks about her 70 year history with Girl... Eklund talks about her 70 year history with Girl Guides across ...Margaret Eklund talks about her 70 year history with Girl Guides across Victoria (photo).Margaret Eklund talks about her 70 year history with Girl Guides across Victoria (photo).Margaret Eklund talks about her 70 year history with Girl Guides across Victoria (photo).eklund, margaret, girl guides mitcham -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Cole Keith, The Aboriginals of Victoria, 1982
... Brief history of the Aboriginals of Victoria from... as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum) 2 Marine Parade Lakes ...Brief history of the Aboriginals of Victoria from their supposed origins to effects of European settlement and modern developments Ilustratedaboriginals -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Synan Peter, Highways of Water- How shipping on the Lakes shaped Gippsland, 1989
... A history of the Gippsland Lakes Victoria as a transport... A history of the Gippsland Lakes Victoria as a transport system ...A history of the Gippsland Lakes Victoria as a transport system for trade with in the lakes and river systems, and coastal and interstate tradeships and shipping, land settlement, waterways -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Victorian and Melbourne Centenary Celebrations Council, "The Official Centenary Guide and Souvenir", 1934
... . Includes a short section of the history of Victoria and Melbourne... a short section of the history of Victoria and Melbourne ...Produced by the Victorian and Melbourne Centenary Celebrations 1934-1935. An extensive four month event was planned. Includes a short section of the history of Victoria and Melbourne, Education, Religious Activities, Public Utilities, Primary production, places of interest, Instructions, Pleasure Resorts and Sporting. The Utilities included the Victorian Railways, MMTB, Police, Melbourne Harbour Trust and the SEC. Includes many advertisements for car dealers, manufacturers, insurance and hotels.Yields information about the Melbourne Centenary Celebrations in 1934.Book - 222 pages - 7 sections, glued cover with many black and white photos and advertisements.Has pencil marks on the front and inside front cover and in marks on the outside rear cover.victoria, centenary celebrations, melbourne, mmtb, vr, secv, harbour trust -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - MINERS AT VICTORIA REEF, c.1857
... the holes. History: 'Victoria Reef 1857, Frank Cusack after... or sails were used to ventilate the holes. History: 'Victoria Reef ...Black and white photograph of sketch of workmen at mine site. Air ventilators on top of mine shafts to R. Wheelbarrow at R foreground. Wind socks or sails were used to ventilate the holes. History: 'Victoria Reef 1857, Frank Cusack after a photograph by Alex Fox.Alex Foxmine, gold, victoria hill, book 'bendigo, the german chapter' by frank cusack. p52., mines and mining, mine, place, workers, miners, mining equipment, equipment, frank cusack, history -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book - Hardcover book, Alexander Sutherland, M.A, Victoria and its Metropolis-Past and Present-Volume 1, 1888
... A history of Victoria from the time of the discovery... A history of Victoria from the time of the discovery of Australia ...A history of Victoria from the time of the discovery of Australia through until 1888.Hardback. Dark brown cover with the title in gold lettering. There is also a border in gold decorating the outer edge of the front cover. The spine is also decorated in gold along with the title and the volume number.non-fictionA history of Victoria from the time of the discovery of Australia through until 1888.melbourne, victoria, exploration, settlement, john batman, john pascoe fawkner, pioneers, colonisation, immegration, aboriginals, discovery of gold, democracy, burke and wills, agriculture, manufacturing, literature, art, music, drama, education, science, churches, history -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - VICTORIA HILL - VICTORIA HILL BENDIGO
... Booklet titled: 'Victoria Hill Bendigo A Publication... '180' mine. There are also two maps, History of Victoria Hill ...Booklet titled: 'Victoria Hill Bendigo A Publication of the Bendigo Trust'. Booklet has photos of the Central Nell Gwynne Mine, Victoria Hill in the 1860's, with Rae's Battery in the foreground, geographical features, Rae's Open Cut, Victoria Hill from the New Chum Hill in the 1870's, compressor beds, The victoria Quartz Mine, burnt ground from quartz roasting, the remains of a twenty head crushing battery, a view from Ballerstedt's Open Cut showing the historic Gold Mines Hotel built in 1857 and the engine beds of Lansell's '180' mine. There are also two maps, History of Victoria Hill and geographical notes on the area.book, bendigo, victoria hill, victoria hill, victoria hill bendigo -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Document, Wax Models, 1879
... Catalogue from Museum Victoria- History & Technology... Museum Victoria- History & Technology Collections, of wax models ...Catalogue from Museum Victoria- History & Technology Collections, of wax models of fruit, c. 105 pp. (printout)wax models, museum victoria, fruits -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Bairnsdale Courthouse Centenary Reflection, 1993
... The history of the Bairnsdale, Victoria, Courthouse... as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum) 2 Marine Parade Lakes ...The history of the Bairnsdale, Victoria, Courthouse with details of the design and construction, fittings and embellishment. Biographical details of some judges and magistrates, references to cases heard, plans and photographs complete the story.township, architecture, law -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Booklet - Wood's Point Cemetery Records Burials 1863 - 1920 & Transcriptions, Rogers, J. G, 1995
... A book containing detailed information about the history... the history of Wood's Point, Victoria. It gives detailed information ...A detailed history of the town of Wood's Point and stories of many of the people buried in the Cemetery. It also contains an analysis of places of origin and a glossary of causes of death. An index and a bibliography are included.A book containing detailed information about the history of Wood's Point, Victoria. It gives detailed information about citizens of Wood's Point buried at the local cemetery. Maps of the area are included.non-fictionA detailed history of the town of Wood's Point and stories of many of the people buried in the Cemetery. It also contains an analysis of places of origin and a glossary of causes of death. An index and a bibliography are included.epitaphs -- victoria -- woods point, cemeteries -- victoria -- woods point, woods point cemetery