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Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, John Partington [as infant], 1910c
Part of a collection of photographs copied from the late Shirley Fraser (nee Black), also descendant of the McLaughlin and Whatmough family. This photograph shows John Partington as an infant. The Partington family are Greensborough pioneers.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.shirley fraser, john partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, David and Daniel Black, 1970s
Part of a collection of photographs copied from the late Shirley Fraser (nee Black), also descendant of the McLaughlin family. This photograph shows David Black (age 4 years) and Daniel Black (2 years).Digital copy of colour photograph.shirley fraser, david black, daniel black -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Stanley Duncan Black, 25/08/1919
Part of a collection of photographs copied from the late Shirley Fraser (nee Black), also descendant of the McLaughlin and Whatmough family. This photograph shows Stanley Duncan Black who died in 1919 aged 16 years.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.Written on back of card: "Stanley Duncan Black, died August 25th 1919, aged 16 years and 8 months"shirley fraser, stanley duncan black, black family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Florrie and Ivan Cooling, 1917c
Part of a collection of photographs copied from the late Shirley Fraser (nee Black), also descendant of the McLaughlin family. This photograph shows Florrie and Ivan Cooling. Ivan is in uniform (possible William Ivanhoe Cooling of Cottles Bridge).Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.william ivan cooling, florrie cooling, mclaughlin family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Memorial Card Company, Frances Goodyear Hooper [bereavement card], 14/04/1898
Part of a collection of items copied from the late Shirley Fraser (nee Black), also descendant of the McLaughlin family. This bereavement card commemorates the life of Frances Goodyear Hooper (Fan) who died of burns aged 6 years. Digital copy of bereavement card.shirley fraser, frances goodyear hooper -
El Dorado Museum Association Inc.
Photograph - Digital Image - 2nd Corporal Frederick A. McLaughlin, c1914 - 1918
McLaughlin, Frederick Arthur Service number: 10307 Australian Imperial Force Ranks held: Sapper, 2nd Corporal Service: Australian Imperial Force Unit: 10th Field Company, Australian Engineers Recommended for Military Medal, 13 September 1918 'Distinguished himself by gallantry and devotion to duty in bringing up material for a bridge urgently required East of Vaux. Lance Corporal McLaughlin was in charge of the wagons conveying material for this purpose and led the way over a road under heavy shell-fire in full view of the enemy. The determination and judgement shown by this N.C.O. in this, as in earlier operations, have shown him to be an excellent soldier'. first world war, world war one, wwi, australian imperial force, aif, el dorado, eldorado, soldiers, men -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Happy Hollow, 1892o
Robert Emmett Whatmough leased the Happy Hollow site from John Cully McLaughlin in 1892 and built a bark house there. This was retained by later owners, the Bell family. Original photographs were taken prior to 2003, as the building was destroyed by fire in 2003Copies of four coloured photographs on one pagewhatmough family, happy hollow farm, bell family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Evelyn and Duncan Black, 1895c
Part of a collection of photographs copied from the late Shirley Fraser (nee Black), also descendant of the McLaughlin family. This photograph shows Evelyn and Duncan Black. The photo was made by Yeoman Co. of Bourke Street Melbourne which operated between 1888 and 1915.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.shirley fraser, evelyn black, duncan black -
El Dorado Museum Association Inc.
Photograph - Digital Image - Driver George W. McLaughlin, c1914 - 1918
McLaughlin, George William Service Number: 10308 Rank: Driver 10 FCE [Field Company Engineers] (June 1916) First World War, 1914-1918 Date of Embarkation: 20 June 1916, Melbourne Ship Embarked On: HMAT Runic A54first world war, world war one, wwi, australian imperial force, aif, soldiers, men, el dorado, eldorado -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1936
A wooden racquet with green, white and black striped "indestructo" plastic shoulder reinforcements, brown lozenge decal on both faces of stem, and short, leather handle grip. Inscription across throat on obverse: MCLAUGHLIN (sic)/SCHOLASTIC. Inscription across throat on reverse: WILSON. Inscription along left side of stem: INDESTRUCTO REINFORCEMENT/WRAPPING.Right side; SELECTED/SECOND GROWTH ASH. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Metal, Ink, Lacquer, Glue, Leather, Plastic, Stringtennis -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, David and Daniel Black and Katie Elizabeth Bullock, 1970s
Part of a collection of photographs copied from the late Shirley Fraser (nee Black), also descendant of the McLaughlin family. This photograph shows David Black (age 8 years), Daniel Black (6 years) and Katie Elizabeth Bullock (1 year) on a visit to Santa.Digital copy of colour photograph.shirley fraser, david black, daniel black, katie elizabeth bullock -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Mrs Dick Fielding, 1890c
Part of a collection of photographs copied from the late Shirley Fraser (nee Black), also descendant of the McLaughlin and Whatmough family. This photograph shows Mrs Dick Fielding. The photo was made by Yeoman Co. of Bourke Street Melbourne which operated between 1888 and 1915.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.shirley fraser, dick fielding, fielding -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Mrs Jemma Fielding and daughter Rose, 1910c
Part of a collection of photographs copied from the late Shirley Fraser (nee Black), also descendant of the McLaughlin family. This photograph shows Mrs Jemma Fielding (seated) and daughter Rose. The Allan Studio operated from 318 Smith Street Collingwood between 1904 and 1920.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.shirley fraser, jemma fielding, rose fielding -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
POSTCARD 29 December 1915 to MADGE from H.M.A.T. 'DEMOSTHENES' just after embarkation. Secretly married, Bob addresses his wife as 'Miss McLaughlin' c/- her parents. PICTURE POSTCARD of 8th Reinforcements, 6th Field Ambulance, photographed on board the Demosthenes. Every member's name has been carefully recorded by Bob on the reverse side. PHOTOS x 2: Fancy Dress on board Demosthenes. POSTCARD 2 January 1919 to MADGE from Belgium. By this stage, Madge had stopped writing to Bob after she was shown Bob's '2nd Trip to Paris' letter (15 August 1918) by her mother-in-law. By now, Bob had virtually given up on the marriage
This is one of the very few surviving pieces of correspondence between Bob and his wife, Madge. Bob destroyed the bulk of such correspondence between the pair, although some of Bob's typed letter/stories that Bob sent to Madge survived, pasted into a large hard-backed journal, and later passed on to grand-daughter, Margaret Davey. The Registry Office marriage was a secret business. Perhaps an Irish nationalist, Madge's father, Andrew McLaughlin, had absolutely forbidden any of his daughters to marry a soldier. The Snapes were taken by surprise too and Madge wore the wedding ring on a string about her neck. Bob wrote to Madge McLaughlin c/- her parents's home in at 22 Hull Street, Richmond (near West Richmond Railway Station).Picture Postcard.snape collection -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Unveiling Happy Hollow plaque, 24/10/2006
Photograph of descendants of past owners of Happy Hollow unveiling the commemorative plaque. Includes descendants of Charles Partington, John McLaughlin and Robert Emmett Whatmough. The land was later owned by Mrs Betty Bell and was purchased by Parks Victoria in 1994 to form part of the Plenty Gorge Parklands. This plaque was laid by Plenty Historical Society. Digital copies of 3 colour photographs.happy hollow, plenty river, john mclaughlin, charles partington, robert emmett whatmough, parks victoria -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Happy Hollow plaque unveiling 1 and 2, 24/10/2006
Photograph of descendants of past owners of Happy Hollow preparing to unveil the commemorative plaque. Includes descendants of Charles Partington, John McLaughlin and Robert Emmett Whatmough. The land was later owned by Mrs Betty Bell and was purchased by Parks Victoria in 1994 to form part of the Plenty Gorge Parklands. This plaque was laid by Plenty Historical Society. Digital copy of colour photograph.happy hollow, robert emmett whatmough, charles partington, betty bell, parks victoria -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - Housing, 1999
Known as Powerlot, built by George Packer, a local builder for Jim McLaughlin in 1914. During Olsen family ownership house was altered. The two acre site once had landscaped garden and orchard. Flat roof has lead lined walkway for viewing lakes and sea. Story goes 'The German raider Wolf was observed signalling during WW1'.Colour photograph of a white painted timber dwelling set on a high vantage point at Stirling Road consisting of two wings, one with flat roof and veranda on three sides, the other more recently built has hipped roof. Metung Victoriahouses, heritage study -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, Vision QLD strategic planning seminar 1997, 1997
Vision QLD strategic planning seminar 1997. Images included participants in workshops and the views from the centre.16 colour photographs of seminar attendeesListing at front with participants names for first group photograph. L-R: Ian Barclay, Pauline McLaughlin, Terry Boyle, Graham, Glenys Jay, Des Knight, Prof. Ron McCallum, Paul Evan, Kevin O'Mahoney, Peter Lynam, Anne Mibus, Bob Marshman, John Mitchell, John Puttick.vision qld, pauline mclaughlin, glenys jay, professor ron mccallum, paul evan, anne milbus, bob marshman, john mitchell, john puttick, ian barclay, terry boyle, des knight, peter lynam, kevin o'mahoney -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Certificate - WWII Certificate of Appreciation - L J McLAUGHLIN, 24 November 1946
Coloured certificate presented by the Mayor, Councillors and Citizens of the City of Port Melbourne to ex-service personnel who volunteered for the Australian Imperial Forces in World War 2. At the top is the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces badge inside the Australian & Victorian flags. At the bottom of the certificate is a coloured drawing of the Port Melbourne Town Hall with guns, battleships and planes on the sides. This certificate was presented to Leo John McLAUGHLIN on 24 November 1946. "L J McLoughlin" handwritten in the space provided and signed by the Mayor, J W Woodruff, Councillor, J Bertie and Town Clerk, S S Anderson.war - world war ii, local government - city of port melbourne, australian commonwealth military forces, leo john mclaughlin, joseph bertie, sydney sims anderson, john william (jack) woodruff -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Happy Hollow plaque, 05/02/1840o
The land surrounding Happy Hollow farm at Plenty was purchased by Francis Wickham in 1840. The land was later subdivided and held by various owners including Charles Partington (1875) and John McLaughlin who leased the property in 1892 to Robert Emmett Whatmough who erected the first dwelling on the property. The land was later owned by Mrs Betty Bell and was purchased by Parks Victoria in 1994 to form part of the Plenty Gorge Parklands. This plaque was laid by Plenty Historical Society.Happy Hollow was an example of early settlement along the Plenty River.Digital copy of colour photograph. Plaque at Plenty Gorge Parklands.plenty river, happy hollow, happy hollow farm, robert emmett whatmough, betty bell, john mclaughlin, charles partington, parks victoria -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document - Certificate of Title, Flintoff land, 1897o
1. Certificate of Title: Edith Flintoff 26/10/1897: Vol. 2659 Fol.531750. 2. Transfers of (1) Edith Flintoff, Edith Fullwood, John Bosch. 3. List of transfers from Frederick Nevins Flintoff including to Robert Whatmough and John McLaughlin. 4. Plenty River to Diamond Creek Road (plan) shows land belonging to Edith Flintoff, Edith Fullwood, John Bosch. 5. Register of proprietors including Edith Flintoff of Nillumbik, Portion 14, Vol. 2659 Fol.531750.Shows part of the chain of ownership of this parcel of land in Greensborough.5 pages. Copies of land titles and associated documentsflintoff family, land titles - greensborough -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CONNELLY, TATCHELL, DUNLOP COLLECTION: LEGAL PAPERS, 1886
Documents. Connelly, Tatchell & Dunlop - Legal Papers. 1 - 1886 - Postcard from Highett, McLaughlin & Simpson, Solicitors, Melbourne stating that they are about to open a branch of their business at 60 & 62 Moorabood Street, Geelong, under the management of Simpson, Mr H W C. Dated the 22nd day of October 1886. 2 - 1886 - Letter from Thomas S Harrison & Co, 24 Little Collins St East, Melbourne re McClean. 3 - 1886 - Letter from Davey W J, Proprietor, Observer Office, Kerang. 4 - 1886 - Letter from McKee R M, Koondrook Irrigation Trust, Koondrook re appointment of jobs. 5 - 1886 - Letter from Bennett, Attenborough, Wilks & Nunn, 102 Collins St, Melbourne re Sterry v Trestrail.cottage, miners, connelly, tatchell & dunlop, highett mclaughlin & simpson, simpson mr h w c, thomas s harrison & co, mcclean, davey w j, observer office kerang, mckee r m, koondrook irrigation trust, bennett attenborough wilks & nunn, sterry, trestrail -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Photograph - Digital image, Pill Family, 1910c
Part of a collection of photographs copied from the late Shirley Fraser (nee Black), also descendant of the McLaughlin and Whatmough family. This photograph shows six children of the Pill family (mother Jessie Ann Whatmough, father John Henry Pill), taken at family orchard at 1440 Heidelberg - Kinglake Rd Cottlesbridge. The children are from left to right; Evelyn Alice b 1890, Bertram b 1896, Edwin Henry b 1888, Harry Stanley b 1899, Florence Jessie b 1892 and seated in front William John b 1894. William John Pill was murdered at Cottlesbridge in 1958. local familyDigital copy of black and white photograph.shirley fraser, pill family -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph, Bob Powell's League & Association, Fags for Fighters Football Club 1940, 1940
From the collection of Terry KEENAN.Back Row from left -Tom LAHIFF (Port), George BARNETT (Port), Jack WILLIAMS (South) , Ron REYNOLDS (Port), CHIEF LITTLE WOLF (American wrestler), Norm FLETCHER (Port), ?, ?, Roy KENT (Port official). Centre row from left - Ian JOHNSON ( Australian Cricket Captain), Austin ROBERTSON(South/Port), Laurie NASH ( South/Camberwell), Syd COVENTRY ( Collingwood), Bob POWELL (South official), Herbie MATTHEWS ( South/Oakleigh), Charlie RICHES (Port). Front row from left - unknown except for 2nd from left Hugh McLAUGHLIN (South).Black and white photocopy of Bob Powell's League & Association Fags for Fighters Football Club team 1940. Includes players from Port & South Melbourne, South/Camberwell, South Oakleigh & Collingwood. Bob Powell was a well know proprietor of the Railway Club Hotel in Ferrars Street, South Melbourne. Fags for Fighters was a fund raising organisation to provide funds for troops overseas.sport - australian rules football, fags for fighters football club, bob powell's league & association, george barnett, jack williams, ron reynolds, chief little wolf, norm fletcher, roy kent, ian johnson, austin robertson, laurie nash, syd coventry, bob powell, herbie matthews, charlie riches, hugh mclaughlin, tommy lahiff -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood State School - Basketball, 1964
Black and white photograph - Basketball, 1964."Attached to photograph" Back Row- L to R: Lorraine Tann, Julie Cook, Meg Flowers, Rhonda McLeod, Lynette Milne. 2nd Row- L to R: Deb Lawrence, Barbara Donald, Rosemary Weaver, Ann Downey, Ann Hagar, Susan Simpson. Front Row- L to R: Jean Carruthers, Pam Williams, Cheryl McLaughlin, Vicki Munro, Kay Langford, Jenny Flaherty, Jenny Buchanan. -
Forests Commission Retired Personnel Association (FCRPA)
Award - Charles Watson Perpetual Trophy, North east division annual fire school - 1954 - 1962
Fire schools were an important pre-summer program for all Forests Commission staff and crews They were designed as refresher courses for existing staff and training of new staff on how to use pumps and hoses FCV Forest Divisions were made up of separate forest inter-district and competitions were held. The award was displayed prominently in either the winning district or kept in the divisional office Charles Watson was appointed as the Divisional Forester at Wangaratta in 1949, before retiring in 1960.Silver cup on stand in wooden display case with glass frontNames of winners 1954 - F Halloran & B Curren - Upper Ovens 1955 - L J Mitchell & J D Hallen - Ovens ? 1957 - K R O'Kane & R E Warren - Upper Murray 1958 - A P Davis & D G Craig - Delatite 1959 - K N Gibson & R W Handmer - Mansfield 1960 - L Reid & I F McLaughlin - Benalla 1962 - P Breen & G Treloar - Bright forests commission victoria (fcv) -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Concongella Home Station 1866
Concongella Home Station. Part of a collection of Photographs by Mr. O.G. Armstrong as commissioned by the Shire of Stawell for the Inter-colonial and Paris Exhibition in Melbourne in 1866. The Concongella Station consisted of 57,000 acres along the Concongella Creek. It was first part of Allanvale, taken up by John Allan in 1841. Allen's right to the 137,000 acres of Allanvale was contested and as a result, the northern section of 57,000 acres was renamed Concongella. Concongella Run, with the homestead on the creek of the same name just east of Stawell, occupied the lands between the later named Deep Lead and Great Western. It was on this station that William McLaughlin a sheep minder discovered gold at Pleasant Creek in 1853. Doctor Blundell held Concongella under licence at this time and through until 1858. The homestead has been gone for many years and only some lonely graves remain at this vicinity. stawell -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Port United Social Club, Port Melbourne
Óriginal photo taken by Lorraine Studios, provided for scanning by Lorraine LARKIN at the Clark St Night, PMHPS meeting 22 Feb 2010. Lorraine identified the social club as The Glee Club. Subsequently Jim POWER visited older people in Port and was able to idenitify most of the men and determine that it is the Port United Social Club that came after The Glee Club. Back Row L-R: Bill WILSON, Brian NICHOLS, Alf EARP, Eddie McLAUGHLIN, Ron AMY, Lance 'Ox' EARL, Len CLARK, John MURPHY (CMTEE) Middle Row L-R: Charlie ROWE, Mick AMY, J GARLAND, Graham 'Nuts' NUGENT, George LOWE, Wally LOCKHART, Ray AMY, Oscar ROUSE, Tommy GLEESON (CMTEE) Front Row L-R: John O'KEEFFE (CMTEE), Charlie COSHAM (VP), Kevin 'Wookie' LAVENY (TREAS.), Bob FORWART (PRES.), Harold 'Dags' BROWN (SEC.), Harry MITCHELL (ASS. SEC.), Jock MORRISON (CMTEE) Charlie BATTERN B&W photo of a Port United Social Club showing 25 men arranged in 3 rows. Man in second row, 4th from right is identified on reverse of original as Lorraine LARKIN's (nee LOCKHART) father Original plus two photocopies with names. (Refer also colourised version Cat No 4234)societies clubs unions and other organisations, port united social club, wally lockhart, brian nichols, alf earp, eddie mclaughlin, ron amy, len clark, john murphy, charlie rowe, mick amy, graham 'nuts' nugent, george lowe, ray amy, oscar rouse, tommy gleeson, charlie cosham, kevin 'wookie' lavery, bob forward, harold 'dags' brown, harry mitchell, jock morrison, charlie batten, john o'keefe -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, William McLaughlin's Kangaroo Ground Hotel, General Store and Post Office, Eltham-Yarra Glen Road, Kangaroo Ground, c.1875
Initially known as the ‘Kangaroo Hotel,’ this photo shows the sign ‘Kangaroo Ground Hotel’ and William McLaughlin as the proprietor, which dates it between 1871 and 1882. The first hotel known as the Kangaroo Hotel was built at the top of the hill by Andrew Ross in 1864 commencing April; a license was obtained, and the bar opened by Edmund Pickett, the tenant, on 11th of July. The hotel was ready for public accommodation by September, 1864. On June 27, 1864, Edmund Pickett, residing at Kangaroo Ground, gave notice to the Bench of Magistrates at Eltham that it was his intention to apply on July 6th for a certificate authorising the issue of a Publican’s Licence for a house rented and occupied by himself, situated at Kangaroo Ground, containing two sitting rooms and five bedrooms exclusive of those required for the use of his family. On February 7, 1866, Edmund Pickett, publican, residing at Kangaroo Ground, applied at the Court of Petty Sessions held at Eltham for a Publican’s License for a house situated at the Kangaroo Ground, containing six bedrooms and two sitting rooms, rented and occupied by himself and licensed under the sign of the 'Kangaroo Hotel.' In 1866, with few boarders at the school and needing to reduce expenses, Ross had the bedroom house removed from the school and placed in contiguity to the hotel, the occupier to have the post office. The house was re-erected with a kitchen addition and was opened as the Post Office & General Store on April 1st. Throughout 1870 Andrew Ross found himself at odds with Pickett - he "felt much dissatisfaction at my having a hotel especially kept by a man of loose principals and low habits" and so served him notice to vacate by December 31st, occupying it himself on January 1, 1871, calling it Rossville House. William McLaughlin and his wife kept the store and post office. As a hotel was now wanted and McLaughlin was desirous to obtain a license, Ross set about making the Store building suitable which was achieved towards the end of 1871. Ross notes in his diary that the Store hotel was finished January 1, 1872. At the Court of Petty Sessions held at Eltham on 5 December 1871, William McLaughlin applied for a license for the Kangaroo Hotel, Kangaroo Ground. He had previously obtained a wine license, March 28. In June 1882, William McLaughlin of Madeline Street, Carlton, (late of Kangaroo Ground, hotelkeeper) was found insolvent due to losses in connection with the Kangaroo Ground Hotel. The license for the hotel was later transferred from Mr John Donaldson to Mrs Sophia Greenaway. It appears during McLaughlin’s tenure the hotel became known as the Kangaroo Ground Hotel. The hotel was replaced with a new wooden building in 1892, constructed by W.Holland and described as being "of a neat appearance, roomy, and fittled up with all modern requirements necessary in a business of this kind." This building was destroyed by fire in 1930. References: Ross, Andrew, 1814-1895 & Woiwod, Mick & Andrew Ross Museum. (2011). The diary of Andrew Ross 1828-1895 & the reminiscences of Andrew Ross 1851-1864 / edited, annotated and introduced by Mick Woiwod for the Andrew Ross Museum, Kangaroo Ground. Kangaroo Ground, [Vic.] : Tarcoola Press in association with the Andrew Ross Museum The Evelyn Observer, (1892, June 24). Evelyn Observer, and South and East Bourke Record (Vic. : 1882 - 1902), p. 2 (MORNING.). Retrieved May 13, 2025, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60667494 REMINISCENCES. (1893, April 21). Evelyn Observer, and South and East Bourke Record (Vic. : 1882 - 1902), p. 2 (MORNING.). Retrieved May 10, 2025, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60669116 REMINISCENCES COUNTY EVELYN. BY Andrew Ross. (No. 41) The summer of 1863-4 may be re membered by many colonists as one of the most enjoyable as regards wet weather, and it was one made remarkable by the enterprise and activity apparent throughout Evelyn County. This spirit was fostered and encouraged by the prospect presented from the opening up of the new route to the Jordan and Wood's Point, and the consequent occupation of lands and special localities along the main track. Accommodation for travellers were established at Yarra Flats, the future Healesville, Fernshaw, Marysville, while the beauties and difficulties of the Black Spur, together with the romantic region of the Stephenson Waterfalls mid the mountain forests attracted visitors other than the gold diggers. Before the end of this year 1863, the new route to Wood's Point by the Dividing Range had been so far improved that a track was laid off by the New Chum Creak, Paradise Plains, and the Springs to Emerald Hill, about half way between Jordan and Wood's Point, and the clearing of this track was looked forward to as enabling drays to be employed. The Government had so far yielded to the demands made upon it, that the work was proceeded with early in 1864. In March of that year the writer was favoured by a visit from Mr. Ligne, Surveyor-General, who was enroute to inspect the progress of the undertaking. He was accompanied by Mr. Collins Levey, his son-in-law, who had been a frequent visitor with his friend Mr. Franklin, of the Melbourne Herald newspaper, These parties, and not a few others, were glad to partake of the hospitality of residents on the Ground or, at Yarra Flats when as yet no public accommodation existed. Horsemen and pedestrians became numerous ere winter set in, and there was obviously the want of the hotel which was planned and commenced late in the autumn. The absence of any endeavour on that score by local proprietors induced the writer to undertake the erection of the Kangaroo Ground Hotel, which he did on his own responsibility. The spot best suited for the hotel being held by him on lease, he was permitted by the landlord to devote the required portion of land for the premises to be erected and occupied. Before this was accomplished the imported houses placed near the schoolhouse which had served for bedroom to boarded pupils were rebuilt near the hotel and served for a general store and post office also. Delay was experienced in procuring all the materials for the new building. After the break in the weather the roads on the Ground became very heavy and as timber had to come from town, it was under difficulties that the supply was procured. Bricks for chimneys were made in a small kiln, and hardwood for joists, &c., provided by sawyers employed for the purpose in the bush. The hotel, in consequence, was not ready for public accommodation until the spring, although a license was obtained, and the bar opened by Mr. Pickett, the tenant, on 11th of July. It may be remarked that the house was rather late in being established; a year earlier it would have secured the benefit of the rush to the new diggings, but in another sense it was rather premature for as yet no steps had been taken by the authorities to stop or even discourage the sale of liquor by unlicensed parties, and the holder of a license had to compete with the class in question. As the season (1864) advanced there were parties anxious to be the pioneers in traversing the whole of the route to Wood’s Point, but it was nigh to summer again before the track was available to vehicular traffic. I believe one of the first to effect the whole passage in this way was Mr. Gillies, some time settled at Mortlake. He drove a buggy and called at the Ground on 9th September, stating his intention to drive through to the Point, and we were subsequently informed that he had accomplished the task. (End of Reminiscences No 41)This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital image (neg copy missing) Print 21 x 26.5 cmeltham-yarra glen road, kangaroo ground, kangaroo ground hotel, post office, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, gas lamp, hotels, kangaroo hotel, william mclaughlin, andrew ross, edmund pickett -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Album - Merle Bush Trefoil Guild: Friendship Book
The Merle Bush Trefoil Guild was registered in Bendigo on 18/06/1981.The decision to disband the Merle Bush Trefoil Guild was made at a General Meeting on 17/02/2016. The group agreed to continue as the Merle Bush Friendship Group. The Australian Trefoil Guilds connect women who are either actively involved in Girl Guiding or have a history with Girl Guiding. The purpose of a Trefoil Guild is to keep alive the spirit of the Promise and Law, carry this spirit into the community and to give support Guiding.Dark blue vinyl covered four ring binder containing a Friendship Book for the Merle Bush Trefoil Guild. The front cover has alight brown vinyl insert attached with purple stamped lettering - THE MERLE BUSH TREFOIL GUILD BENDIGO FRIENDSHIP BOOK and an image of the Trefoil Guild logo. It includes photographs, type written documents, booklets and photocopies. The items are mounted or glued on to buff coloured card from manilla folders cut in half. 22 pp. The first page has a title label - STATE PRIZE WINNER FRIENDSHIP BOOK 1986. The pages have typed or handwritten annotations of names of people in the photographs and descriptions of the attached items and documents. Includes North central Region Map Biography of Miss Merle Bush History of Bendigo Didtrict Photographs of Trefoil Guild members Diamond Jubilee photos and ephemera The Koska sisters Typed memories of Guiding - Maud McConville. the Young family, Anne Butler Flora and Fauna of Bendigo District - photographs by Mr. Rob Watkins Map of the Whipstick Copies of "Little Mattie" the newsletter of the North Central Region Girl Guide Association Victoria. Edited y Bette McLaughlin Newspaper clippings Day Tour Program 21 Feb 1985 girl guides, guiding, merle bush, trefoil guild, friendship book