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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Carl Samuel Aumann - The Family History 1853-1993, 1993
Hard cover book by Eric Uebergang. This book pays tribute to the Aumann pioneers in Australia and records details of their lives and those of their descendants to the year 1993, following a meeting of descendants in East Doncaster in 1992 and a family reunion in 1993 at the Lutheran Church in Doncaster, Victoria."Dedicated to the Memory of Carl Samuel Aumann, who with his family, made the arduous journey to Australia, to an unknown land. Known to the early German families of Doncaster as "Father" Aumann. Their hard work made the foundation for a prosperous country." Front cover: Bismark Street (Victoria Street), Doncaster. Lutheran Church and the home of Carl Aumann alongside the church. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARD PHOTOS WW1, Edgar Dawson Collection : Medics of the 57th Battalion
This six-postcard group is the tenth in a series of records of items in the collection of Edgar Dawson DCM. Dawson was the Regimental Sergeant Major of 57th Battalion, AIF. C Company of the 57th was composed of men drawn from Echuca, Eaglehawk and Bendigo. The postcards are from his personal album, and many are annotated in Dawson's hand with explanatory notes on the subject. Refer to Cat No 893 for his service details. Items originally in album cat. no. 207P 1. Moore, James Robert 2462 57th Battalion 2. 'Bert H', unidentified Lance Corporal, three years service stripes, unit unidentified. 3. Unidentified medic, from Bendigo 4. Medic, 57th Battalion, not yet identified 5. 'Snow", unidentified 57th Battalion medic 6. Unidentified medic, 57th Battalion 1. "Yours sincerely J R Moore, 57th Battalion A.I.F 17-12-17" 2. "Yours sincerely, Bert H" 3. "Another Bendigo boy doing great work in the A.M.C" 4. "Yours sincerely *** France 20-12-17" on verso "*** co Reuters Ltd, 5 Moore Street Sydney" 5. "Yours sincerely, Snow, 25-2-18" postcards, 57th battalion, edgar dawson dcm -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - Army Survey Regiment - Mallee Country Project, Army Survey Regiment, 30.01.1987
This is a reconnaissance report for the Mallee Country Project supporting Operation Raleigh 4 Mar - 26 May 1987. Operation Raleigh is a scheme for International Venturers (Scouts) to develop leadership, self-reliance, initiative and team work while studying Mallee Fowl, Mammal Trapping and Cross Country Trekking. Four Annexes containing sketch maps, personnel lists, photographs and stores lists.A4 Report, soft covers front and back. Plastic ring bindingroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
Bendigo Military Museum
Print - PRINT, FRAMED WW1, Reader's Digest (Australia) Pty Limited, 2015
... Commissioned to do portrait work for the Australian War Records section. ... at Wandsworth". 1919 Commissioned to do portrait work for the Australian ...From information book - "Reader's Gigest/ Gallipoli/ 25th Aril 1915 - 9th January 1916/ Centenary Commemorative Prints". Collection of 20 prints Refer Cat No. 7300.Framed print. Print - colour print on paper. Copy of an oil on canvas painting. Depicts a "Hospital ward where several nurses attend a patient in bed", against a background of "beds being made ready in the ward" and "Stretcher bearers carrying in more wounded". Frame - black plastic framing with glass front and MDF board backing with adhered black paper.Details below print - in black ink. "GEORGE COATES (1869 - 1930). First Australian wounded at Gallipoli arriving at Wandsworth Hospital, London". 1921. "Served with the Royal Army Medical Corps at 3rd London General Hospital at Wandsworth". 1919 Commissioned to do portrait work for the Australian War Records section. framed accessories, pprints, ww1, gallipoli, centenary -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Administrative record - Minute Book: Warrnambool North Technical School Ladies' Auxiliary, 1968
This is a Minute Book of the Warrnambool North Technical School Ladies' Auxiliary. The Minutes date from 29 May 1968 to 21 September 1977. The Warrnambool North Technical School was established in 1968 in Albert Park, Warrnambool. and continued until 1993 when it merged with Warrnambool High School to form Warrnambool College in 1994. The Ladies' Auxiliary was formed to provide greater educational facilities and amenities for the school.This Minute book is of some interest as a memento of the work of an auxiliary body connected with a Warrnambool school existing in the 20th century. This is a red hard covered Minute book with 144 lined pages with indented alphabetical tabs. The spine is torn.The Constitution is typewritten and there are hand written Minutes. There are some loose handwritten pages and some loose typewritten pages. COLLINS Minute Indexed 3880 SERIES MINUTE INDEX warrnambool, warrnambool north technical school, warrnambool north technical school ladies auxiliary -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Warrnambool This is Home, 2014
The compiler of this book, Carol Altmann, was born in Warrnambool and worked as a journalist for some years. She is the author of two other books and co-founder of the online magazine, Bluestone Magazine. ‘Warrnambool -This is home’ contains colour photographs of people and places that are favourites with the local residents. Some of them, such as the Aquarium, are no longer existing. This book is of some importance as it records the people and buildings that are well-known in the city and evoke fond memories for both those who live in the city and those who have moved away. As such, it is an important social and historical recordThis is a paper back book of 64 pages. The cover has a blue background with an image of the angel from the War Memorial on the front cover and a photograph of the author, Carol Altmann on the back cover. The pages are bound with glue and contain colour photographs of places in Warrnambool and an accompanying text for each. Front cover: ‘Warrnambool – This is home, Carol Altmann’ Back Cover: Biographical details of Carol Altmann carol altmann, warrnambool this is my home -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document, Newsletter St John's church Warrnambool, 1895
St. John’s Presbyterian Church in Warrnambool was opened in 1875 with the Minister in 1895 being the Rev. W. Gray Dixon. At this time the Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavour was active and there was great enthusiasm for supporting missionary work in China and India. This newsletter is of considerable importance as it is an original document and describes the activities of the Presbyterian Church in Warrnambool in the 1890s and gives us some idea of the character of the church at the time. It includes information on Fred Newcombe who later died in India while working as a medical missionary and the names of many people who made their mark in our history. This is a white four-page printed newsletter - St. John’s Quarterly Record, No. 21, Warrnambool, April, 1895. The front page contains an image of St. John’s Church. The printed material includes Church Notes, Marriages, Funerals, Church Register and Disjunctions from Membership. The pages are partly torn.st. john’s presbyterian church,, warrnambool presbyterian church 1895 -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Legal record - Ledger, Shire of Warrnambool Engineer's Correspondence, Circa 1935
This ledger contains outward correspondence from the Shire of Warrnambool, Engineer from the period November 1935 to September 1937. It covers matters such as bridges, roads noxious weeds, drainage. It contains areas such as Wangoom Nirranda, Childers Cove, Hopkins Falls, Panmure and local names such as Jenkins, Holloway, Delaney, Davidson, Digby, Bennett, Kruger, McDowall. This collection of letters provides a very good overview of issues and work covered in the period 1935-1937.Grey card cover with dark green binding. Alphabetical index at the front . Following pages are light pink paper and numbered 1-500, two to a page. Label inside front cover Arnall & Jackson, printers lithographers, bookbinders, publishers, Manufacturing Stationers, 428 Collins St Melbourne. Repeat Order No B 87970 ledger engineer's correspondence, 1935 -1937, shire of warrnambool, warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, A brief history of Warrnambool & District Baptist Church 1964 to 2014, 2014
The Warrnambool Baptist Church in Koroit Street celebrated 150 years of formal worship in 2014. This book gives a brief overview of those years from 1964 to 2014 as the first 100 years have been recorded elsewhere. The book gives details on resident ministers, women’s and men’s fellowship societies, missionary work, local church activities and Sunday School classes. The book is of some importance as it gives us a good picture of the Baptist Church in Warrnambool over the past 50 years. It will be useful for researchers and for others interested in the Church’s activities. The author is well-known in Warrnambool as a former pharmacist and a volunteer worker in historical and cultural spheres (Flagstaff Hill, Mahogany Ship Committee, Portuguese Festival etc)This is a paper back book of 52 pages. It has a red cover with a colour photograph of the interior of the Warrnambool Baptist Church. The pages are glued together. The book contains printed material, black and white and colour photographs and illustrations. Front Cover: ‘Loving God, Loving people’ – A Brief History of Warrnambool and District Baptist Church 1964 to 2014 warrnambool, warrnambool baptist church -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Work on paper - Periodical, WAGazine No.1, 2014
This magazine lists events and exhibitions which are current at this time. The events listed range from an interview with a local artist to exhibitions, designer of the month, public programs, and Sunday musicA record of current events and some of the people involved in the Warrnambool Art Gallery. 14 page magazine. Cover is black and white with some orange highlights. Most of the pages are printed in colour. Back cover is orange.warrnambool history, warrnambool art gallery 2014, warrnambool wag -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Work of the English Puritan Divines - M Henry, Early 1840s
This book was given in 1847 to E. Callender by an unknown person (‘C.E –‘). There is a reference in the Warrnambool Examiner newspaper to an Adam Callander, a Port Fairy baker whose wife Alice committed suicide in 1870 and, more importantly, a reference to a Miss Callender arriving as a ship passenger to Warrnambool in July 1854. There is a record of Eliza Callender marrying Peter McFarlane in 1858. The book may have been a New Years’ Day present or a birthday present or a presentation to someone leaving England to migrate to Australia. This book is kept because of its inscription and its early date (1847 – some months before Warrnambool was founded). Further research may reveal the extent of the book’s significance. This is hard cover book of 320 pages. The cover is dark brown with embossed scrolls on the front cover and gold lettering on the spine. The book has eight chapters, including a biography of the author, Matthew Henry, and two black and white sketches. On the first page is the stamp of the Warrnambool and District Historical Society. The inscription is handwritten in black ink. The cover is slightly stained.‘To E. Callender with kind love from C.E- (the last letter is not clear – it could be an ‘E’ or a ‘D’ or merely a decorative flourish) ‘1st January 1847’ e. callender, warrnambool, work of the english puritans divine -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Poems - Australian poetry lovers society, 1952
This book was published in 1952 by the Australian Poetry Lovers’ Society. This group was based in Melbourne and was founded in 1934 by George and Ethel Fielding. In 1973 a member, Harry Hastings Pearce, wrote a history of the society. This 1952 volume contains two poems by Thomas Terrington (born 1897) - ‘Henry Lawson’ and ‘Stella’. Tom Terrington was a well-known local poet and writer from Framlingham. He has been described as a ‘rhymster of flair and skill’. He was a self-taught person with little formal education and he worked at various jobs until he took over the general store at Framlingham in his middle age. He also recorded some of the history of Framlingham, a small settlement about 24 kilometres north east of Warrnambool. The identity of ‘Fred’ in the inscription is not known. This book is of interest because it contains two poems written by Tom Terrington, a local 20th century writer and poet. This is a soft cover book of 50 pages. The cover is green with black printing and an image of two kookaburras on the front cover. The book has poems by 18 writers and a black and white photograph on page 10 of the late George Fielding. The cover is somewhat soiled. The book has been stapled but the staples have been removed. The inscription is handwritten in black ink. ‘To Fred with best wishes from Tom Terrington Framlingham 21.11.52’ tom terrington, history of framlingham -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, For King & Country, 2016
... records and local information and is the most comprehensive work... compiled from a variety of official war records and local ...This book, a 2006 second edition of a book first published in 2004, includes additional material in the second edition. It has been meticulously compiled from a variety of official war records and local information and is the most comprehensive work available on the records of World War One enlistments from Warrnambool and district. Australia’s military involvement in World War One was highly significant and a most important event in the history of our growth as a nation and our newfound place on the world stage. This book is very important as it gives a comprehensive coverage of the people from Warrnambool and district who enlisted in World War One. It is an essential reference for researchers of those times and for family history recorders. This is a soft-cover book of 270 pages. It is the 2016 second edition of the book by Blair & Affleck of Great War Enlistments from Warrnambool and District. It has a blue cover with an image of a World War One battle scene in the background covering both the front and the back cover. The front cover has an inset colour photograph of the soldier figure from the Warrnambool War Memorial and the back cover has a colour photograph of the World War One Honor Roll from Christ Church, Warrnambool. The titles etc on the cover are printed in yellow. The book has a contents page, acknowledgements and introduction, an index, lists and descriptions of soldiers who died in the war and those who returned home, information on local Honour Boards and appendices.Front Cover: ‘For King & Country, Great War Enlistments from Warrnambool and District, Ron Blair and James Affleck, 2nd edition, 2016’ Spine: ‘For King and Country – Great War Enlistments from Warrnambool and District, Ron Blair and James Affleck’ world war one, enlistments in world war one from warrnambool and district., blair and affleck, warrnambool, history -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photos - Dederang Football Club Team Photos - Set of 2 - 1919 and 1923, 1. 1923 2. 1919
The Dederang-Mt. Beauty Football Club, nicknamed the Bombers, is an Australian rules football club playing in the Tallangatta & District Football League. The club is based in Dederang, Victoria and Mount Beauty, Victoria. It was formed in the early1900s and disbanded in 1976 when it merged with Mount Beauty to form Dederang-Mount Beauty football club. In 1948 the competition received a boost with an influx of new players who came to work on the Kiewa Hydro Scheme. George and Gordon Hobbs were the famous Hobbs brothers of Dederang which two Premierships were built around. Four brothers starred in Dederang’s First Flag in the Tallangatta League in 1958. Dederang Football Club was one of the earliest recorded football clubs in the Kiewa Valley area. Many players came from pioneering farming families in the area and there were often several boys from the same family playing in the team. Dederang won its first flag in the Tallangata League in1958 led by the Hobbs brothers Rex, Colin, Ken and Jack2 original black and white photographs of Dederang football club teams. Mounted on heavy card 1. Dederang Football Team – 1923 2. Dederang Football Team – 1919 Glued underneath photo, Typed names of team players 1. Dederang Football Team – 1923 Standing- Dick Hore, Jack Creamer, Jim Thompson, Alex Speers, Rex Hollands, Harry Goonan, Son Hobbs, Andy McQuilton, Alie Briggs, Charlie Grealy, Walter Keat. Front- Tom Baker, Tom Arter, Chris Quonoey, Hyram Ivers,Norman Coad, Bill Arundel, Clarrie Jeffs, David Briggs. Umpire unknown. Lent by Mrs D Coad Yackandandah 2. Dederang Football Team – 1919 Standing- Tom Hollands, Mick Tooey, Rex Hollands, Charlie Grealey,Jack Charles, HyramIvers, Mr Hewitt, Andy McQuilton, Alex Speers, Jack Creamer, Andrew Nettie. Front- Norman Coad, Bill Goonan, Rex Ellis, Davis, Umpire, V Donaghu, Bev Day, Barny Keegan, Mick Hynes. Lent by Mrs D Coad, Yackandandah dederang, football -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photo - Mountain Creek Logging Camp, 1955
Hume and Hovell discovered the area in 1824 and by the end of the 19th century the valley was transformed by logging, dairy and beef cattle properties and tobacco farms. The logs could have been milled for timber at the State Electricity Commission's mill at Howman's Gap which provided a much needed source of timber for construction of McKay Creek Power Station which began construction in 1951 and also the camps and houses for the workers and their families. There was a need for housing and infrastructure for an increasing population of workers for the hydro-electric scheme as there was a general shortage of this commodity. A timber mill was started in Tawonga by Mates, of Albury, in 1945, and electricity became available in 1946 the S.E.C. bought the mill, and enlarged it. In 1960 it was purchase by a local family, they also started a timber mill in Mt Beauty worked both until 1980 when they closed it. The Tawonga mill and enlarged the mill called Mt. Beauty Timbers Pty Ltd employed approximately 50 people. An historical pictorial record of the general working conditions, type of machinery and vehicles in use in the 1950’s. Note the lack of protective clothing!Black and white photograph of the logging camp at Mountain Creek. November 1955Handwritten on the back of photograph - MOUNTAIN CREEK LOGGING CAMP NOV 55mountain creek logging camp, timber industry, tawonga -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photo - Logging. Mountain Creek, November 1955, November 1955
Hume and Hovell discovered the area in 1824 and by the end of the 19th century the valley was transformed by logging, dairy and beef cattle properties and tobacco farms. The logs could have been milled for timber at the State Electricity Commission's mill at Howman's Gap which provided a much needed source of timber for construction of McKay Creek Power Station which began construction in 1951 and also the camps and houses for the workers and their families. There was a need for housing and infrastructure for an increasing population of workers for the hydro-electric scheme as there was a general shortage of this commodity. A timber mill was started in Tawonga by Mates, of Albury, in 1945, and electricity became available in 1946 the S.E.C. bought the mill, and enlarged it. In 1960 it was purchase by a local family, they also started a timber mill in Mt Beauty worked both until 1980 when they closed it. The Tawonga mill and enlarged the mill called Mt. Beauty Timbers Pty Ltd employed approximately 50 people An historical pictorial record of the general working conditions, type of machinery and vehicles in use in the 1950’s. Black and white photograph of logging at Mountain Creek November 1955Small typed note attached to the back of photo - Logging Mountain Creek November 1955mountain creek logging camp, tawonga, timber industry -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photograph - Parlimentary Party visiting Rocky Valley Dam site, 15-4-1948
This photograph was taken during construction of the Rocky Valley Dam and wall. Work was commenced in early 1947 but had to be suspended during winter and then resumed in October. Work continued in 1948 with the establishment of work facilities and, at the dam site, the river was diverted through a temporary pipeline. Rocky Valley and associated spillway and outlet works were completed in 1959.A pictorial record of the construction of the rock and earth filled dam wall at Rocky Valley. Shows the extent of the project undertaken and the level of importance of the project as indicated by the large representation at the parliamentary party visit on 15/4/48.Photocopy of black and white photograph of parliamentary party visiting Rocky Valley Dam site 15/04/1948Typed on the bottom of photocopy - State Electricity Commission of Victoria. Date: 15-4-48 Time: 4.30pm No: K4397. Kiewa Hydro-Electric works. Parlimentary Party at Rocky Valleyrocky valley dam, parliamentary party, secv -
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Photograph - Mt Beauty timber Industries, 1960's (estimate only)
Hume and Hovell discovered the area in 1824 and by the end of the 19th century the valley was transformed by logging, dairy and beef cattle properties and tobacco farms. Timber was required for construction of McKay Creek Power Station which began construction in 1951 and also the camps and houses for the workers and their families. There was a need for housing and infrastructure for an increasing population of workers for the hydro-electric scheme as there was a general shortage of this commodity. A timber mill was started in Tawonga by Mates, of Albury, in 1945, and electricity became available in 1946 the S.E.C. bought the mill, and enlarged it. In 1960 it was purchase by a local family. They also started a timber mill in Mt Beauty and worked both until 1980 when they closed the Tawonga mill and enlarged the mill called Mt. Beauty Timbers Pty Ltd which employed approximately 50 people. A pictorial record of the development of the Mt Beauty community and the local timber industry.Colour photograph of aerial view of Mt Beauty Timber Mills and surrounding area including pondage and part of airfield. Photo taken in 1960’s (estimate only)Handwritten in ink on back of photograph in very faint writing – Recent photo of Mt Beauty Timber Industries Mt Beauty Operationsmt beauty timber industry, timber industry, timber mill, secv -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photograph - Mount Beauty Timber Industries, 1960's (estimate only)
Hume and Hovell discovered the area in 1824 and by the end of the 19th century the valley was transformed by logging, dairy and beef cattle properties and tobacco farms. Timber was required for construction of McKay Creek Power Station which began construction in 1951 and also the camps and houses for the workers and their families. There was a need for housing and infrastructure for an increasing population of workers for the hydro-electric scheme as there was a general shortage of this commodity. A timber mill was started in Tawonga by Mates, of Albury, in 1945, and electricity became available in 1946 the S.E.C. bought the mill, and enlarged it. In 1960 it was purchase by a local family. They also started a timber mill in Mt Beauty and worked both until 1980 when they closed the Tawonga mill and enlarged the mill called Mt. Beauty Timbers Pty Ltd which employed approximately 50 people. A pictorial record of the development of the local timber industry in the Kiewa Valley showing equipment used in timber milling.Colour photograph of Mt Beauty Timber Industries Mill. Photo taken inside the workshop showing saw blades and equipmentmt beauty, mt beauty timber industry, timber mill -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photographs x 2 - Mount Beauty Infant Welfare Centre, February 1994
During the 1950's, Mt Beauty's population was rapidly increasing due to the post war baby boom and because there was a young workforce moving into the area due to the opportunity available for work on the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. Maternal Infant Welfare Centre Sisters conducted regular check-ups on babies to ensure they were feeding well, gaining weight and reaching appropriate milestones for their age.Infants and young children in the Kiewa Valley area continue to be monitored by the Maternal Health Nurses to ensure their healthy development. The photographs are an historical record of early buildings in the Mt Beauty area, their uses and how they have changed to meet the changing needs of the community.2 x colour photographs of renovations to Mt Beauty Infant Welfare Centre. Mounted on white A4 copy paperPrinted at bottom of page underneath photos - Mt Beauty Infant Welfare Centre February 1994. Replacement of tile roof with Colourbond corrugated iron and construction of covered entry porch.mt beauty, infant welfare centre -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photograph x 2 of pioneer gravesites, 11th January, 1985
Pictorial record of the graves of early pioneers Mrs Elizabeth Eyre who died in 1879 located at Tawonga Homestead and Mary Hollands , located at Mullagong in TawongaRecord of early history of Kiewa Valley pioneers Gwen Hobbs and Rob Hollands are descendants of pioneer farmers. Hobbs and Hollands families have lived and worked in the Kiewa Valley for many years.1. Colour photograph of 2 Kiewa Valley residents visiting gravesites of pioneer Elizabeth Eyre who died in 1879. Grave located at Tawonga Homestead. 2. Colour photograph of Kiewa Valley residents visiting the gravesite of Mrs Mary Hollands, pioneer of the area. Gravesite located at Mullagong property in Tawonga.1. Handwritten in ink on back of photograph: Gwen Hobbs and Rob Hollands - Tawonga Homestead grave 2. Handwritten in ink on back of photograph: Gwen Hobbs and Barbara, Rob and Margaret Hollands at Mullagong graveselisabeth eyre, mary hollonds, tawonga, graves -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Newspaper clipping 11/7/72 Canoe tree in Kiewa & Photo-Tawonga Homestead
1. Kiewa Valley Consolidated School was established in 1953 combining Dederang North, Kergunyah, Gundowring, Kiewa, Gundowring Upper, Red Bluff, Charleroi and Gundowing North schools on a 10 acre site with 11 rooms at Kiewa. The bark was cut from the canoe tree, by aboriginal craftsmen, to produce a canoe for fishing in the rivers running through the Kiewa Valley either before or just after the 1800's. The tree trunk, located at Kiewa, would have been used at the beginning of European settlement in the Kiewa Valley or just before contact was made. 2. Pictorial record of the graves of early pioneers C Ibbotson, Mrs Elizabeth Eyre and John Eyre who died between 1858 – 1904, all located at Tawonga Homestead 1. The above schools are in the Kiewa Valley. The date and number of combined schools give insight into the change in population and families in the Kiewa Valley before and after 1953. The tree was found along the Kiewa River and indicates that Aborigines lived by the river and used tree bark to craft canoes to cross rivers and to fish in the deeper sections of the river. 2. Pictorial record of the early history of Kiewa Valley pioneers whose descendants have lived and worked in the Kiewa Valley for many years 1. Newspaper article of local school children visiting a canoe tree in Kiewa July 11, 1972. mounted on buff card 2. Black and white photo of pioneer graves at old Tawonga Homestead. Mounted on buff card 1. Handwritten in black ink above newspaper clipping ‘Canoe Tree Kiewa Valley Consolidated School. 11 July, 1972’ Handwritten in pencil at bottom of article ’10 Nov. ‘72’ 2. Handwritten in black ink above photo ‘Tawonga Homestead graves’ Handwritten below photo ‘T Ibbotson D. 1858, Elizabeth Eyre D. 1879, John Eyre D 1879, John Eyre D. 1904 tawonga homestead, canoe tree at kiewa, tawonga graves -
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Photographs – Set of 10 black and white photographs and photocopies of original photographs documenting early residents of Bogong Village
Bogong Village, which was known as “The Junction”, is well recorded. The first tent camp was at the junction of Pretty Valley and Rocky Valley streams in the early 40’s. Further downstream were the sawmill, stables and blacksmith’s forge. Horses were the main mode of transport in the early days. The road to Bogong had reached the lookout spur just beyond Roper’s Spur track just before the 1939 fires. The early forties saw rapid growth of the village, with single and married men’s quarters, workshops, mess huts and administrative offices. The facilities necessary for communal living were quickly in place- a post office, police station, co-op store, medical centre, community hall/theatre, tennis courts and school. Much of the temporary accommodation that housed groups such as the Albion Quarrying Company were in the area now under water.This group of photographs are a pictorial record of the early history of the Kiewa Hydro Scheme, the people who worked in the background supplying administrative support and the workers and their families. It also shows a glimpse into how a large group of people from very diverse backgrounds came together to enjoy social activities and share each others companyGroup of 10 black and white photographs and photocopies of original photographs of varying sizes (some official SECV photos) Some Photos are labelled with the date and the names of SECV staff members. Depicting early life at Bogong Village 1. Group photo – Kiewa House Residents 1.8.41 (SECV official photo) 2. Female staff residents 3. Female office staff 4. Kitchen staff – Junction Mess (SECV official photo) 5. Male administration staff Bogong 6. Bogong Social Club fancy dress ball, 1940 7. Wives and children of SECV workers 8. Children in fancy dress 9. Opening of Volunteer Air Observers post 1943 10. Flag raising at opening of Volunteer Air Observers post 1. Printed under photo: STATE ELECTRICITY COMMISSION OF VICTORIA Date: 1.8.41 Time: 12.30pm No:K 435 Kiewa Hydro-Electric Works. Kiewa House Residents Back Row L to R: S.A. Salmon, W. Strachn, T.A Connors, W.J Norman, R.C Grealey, R.D Hegarty, Mrs Hegarty, W.R Morgan, S.A Clarke, P. Morgan, P.J. Harnetty, G.W Crouch. Front Row L to R: W.L Godfrey, R.S Hollands, Pte. R Charlesworth, R.L Dunn, N Caldwell, L.T Davies, I Webber, H.L Kendall, P Tiller, Ricky Hegarty, L.T Guy, M.C Cox, K.F Calder, D.S Gibson 2. Printed on bottom: Staff who lived at Kiewa House and worked in the Administration Office c 1943 Handwritten at bottom Priscilla Johnson (nee Reid) At top of page A GOOD LIFE: WOMEN’S RECOLLECTIONS OF LIFE IN THE UPPER KIEWA VALLEY 3. Printed under photo- Office Staff – Bogong 4. Printed under photo: STATE ELECTRICITY COMMISSION OF VICTORIA Date: 18.5.40 Time: 11.05am No:K 103. Kiewa Hydro-Electric Works. Kitchen Staff- Junction Mess. Opening night of the new staff mess Bogong. 5. Printed under photo -Administration staff Bogong 6. Printed under photo- The social club raised money for patriotic fund from fancy dress nights. (1st Fancy Dress Ball, Bogong 1940) 7. Printed above photo: ---- and family life begins (1942 Bogong) 8. Printed under photo: A favourite photograph 9. Printed under photo: STATE ELECTRICITY COMMISSION OF VICTORIA Date: 24.5.43 Time: 2.8pm No:K 1151 Kiewa Hydro-Electric Works. Bogong- Squadron Leader Leggett speaking at opening of Air Observer’s Post 10. Printed under photo: Raising the flag at the opening of the Volunteer Air Observer’s Post at Bogong - 1943 bogong village; kiewa hydro electric scheme; social activities; community clubs -
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Photograph – Photocopy of black and white photograph of Bogong Creek Race Line. 17/1/51, 17/01/1951
A start on the construction of Bogong Creek race line was made at the commencement of winter in 1948. Work proceeded in the following years when work on the High Plains was not practicable. In January, 1951 the special trimming machine, the special slip form and concrete mixing and placing equipment was put into service. A shortage of cement caused some delays as well as a sudden financial recession. The race line was completed and put into service in 1952.An historical record showing the machinery used during this time, the number of workers and supervisors involved and the mountainous terrain where they worked. It also demonstrates the OH&S of the period with workers mostly in street clothing with no hard hats or other safety equipment. Several workers can be seen working shirtless or in singlets.Photocopy of a black and white SECV photograph No: K 6209 labelled Bogong Creek Race Line ch. 1700. Depicting large group of workers and supervisors working at the site. Dated 17/1/52Printed underneath the photograph: STATE ELECTRICITY COMMISSION OF VICTORIA Date: 17/1/51 Time: 10.30am No: K 6209 Kiewa Hydro-Electric Works Bogong Creek Race Line ch. 1700 bogong creek raceline; secv; kiewa hydro electric scheme; -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
18 small black and white photographs of the Bogong High Plains, 1948
These photos of the Bogong High Plains were all taken by Ronald George Thorn who was a cadet engineer with the State Electricity Commission. He worked on the Kiewa scheme from 1948 to 1950 doing overhead line construction and maintenance plus electrical design and drawing work. They are from his personal collection and a record of his time in the Kiewa area.Pictorial history of personal involvement in the the early days of the Kiewa Scheme.18 small black and white photographs all taken on the Bogong High Plains.Photo 1 Wallace's Hut. Photo 2 Ruined Castle - Looking towards Pretty Valley December 1948. Photo 3 Ruined Castle - Looking towards Pretty Valley December 1948. Photo 4 Ruined Castle - Looking Down Valley December 1948. Photo 5 - Mt. McKay from Ruined Castle October 1948. Photo 6 View from Rocky Valley Camp October 1948. Photo 7 Mt. Feather Top from Ruined Castle October 1948. Photo 8 View from Ruined Castle looking downwards towards Beauty October 1948. Photo 9 Rocky River from gauging station October 1948. Photo 10 Rocky Valley River from main road October 1948. Photo 11 View along little Arthur Fire Track October 1948. Photo 12 View along main road. Looking towards Beauty Valley October 1948. Photo 13 View from Little Arthur Fire Track October 1948. Photo 14 Frying Pan Spur from Rocky Valley Road October 1948. Photo 15 Mt. Bogong from Big Hill Fire Track October 1948. Photo 16 View from Big Hill Fire Track October 1948. Photo 17 Mt. Feathertop from Ruined Castle October 1948. Photo 18 Mt. Fainter from Ruined Castle October 1948. (All of the above is hand written on the back of photos in ink). bogong high plains; r g thorn; secv; kiewa hydro electric scheme; pictorial history -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Sheet 1 - nine small black and white photos. Sheet 2 - eight small black and white photographs, c 1948 and early 1950's
These photos are a pictorial and historical record of the early construction days of the Kiewa Scheme and a personal record of the photographer, Ronald George Thorn, of his days as an engineer with the SECV. He worked in the Kiewa area as a cadet engineer from 1948 to 1950 and then in 1953 - 56 as an electrical engineer grade 2.These photographs tell the story of one man's involvement in the construction of the Kiewa hydro electric scheme during his employment with the SECV.A foolscap sized sheet of light weight cardboard with nine small black and white photographs pasted on side 1 and eight same sized black and white photographs pasted onto side 2. The number 1 is handwritten in ink on a small square of white paper and adhered to the top of the sheet. On the other side of the sheet is number 2, handwritten in ink on white paper and adhered to the top of the sheet with sticky tape. secv, engineer, kiewa -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Pages 3 and 4 - photographs of Kiewa, 1948 - 1950's
These photographs are a pictorial and historical record of the photographer, Ronald George Thorn, of his days as an engineer with the SECV. He worked in the Kiewa area as a cadet engineer from 1948 to 1950 and then in 1953 to 1956 as an electrical engineer grade 2.The photographs tell the story of one man's involvement in the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme during his employment with the State Electrical Commission of Victoria.A foolscap sized sheet of lightweight cardboard with 10 small black and white photographs on both sidesNumber 3 is handwritten in ink on a small square of white paper and adhered to the top centre of the sheet. On the reverse side, the number 4 is handwritten in ink and adhered to the top of the sheet.photographs, secv, engineer -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Sheets 5 and 6 of a set of 10 sheets of photographs of Kiewa, 1948 - 1950's
These photographs are a pictorial and historical record of the photographer, Ronal George Thorn, of his days as an engineer with the SECV. He worked in the Kiewa area as a cadet engineer from 1948 to 1950 and then in 1953 to 1956 as an electrical engineer grade 2.The photographs tell the story of one man's involvement in the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric scheme during employment with the State Electricity Commission of Victoria.A foolscap sized sheet of lightweight cardboard with 8 small black and white photographs adhered to sheet 5 and on the reverse side (sheet 6) there are 7 small black and white photographs.Number 5 is handwritten in ink on a small square of white paper and adhered to the sheet with sticky tape. On the reverse side is the number 6, also handwritten in ink and adhered with sticky tape.engineer, kiewa, secv -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Sheets 7 and 8 of a set of 10 sheets of photographs of the Kiewa area, 1948 - 1950's
These photographs are a pictorial and historical record of the photographer, Ronald George Thorn, of his days as an engineer with SECV. He worked in the Kiewa area as a cadet engineer from 1948 to 1950 and then in 1953 to 1956 as an electrical engineer grade 2.The photographs tell the story of one mans involvement in the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme during his employment with the State Electricity Commission of Victoria.A foolscap sized sheet of light weight cardboard with 3 photographs (black and white) adhered to sheet 7 and 8 black and white photos adhered to sheet 8. Number 7 is handwritten in ink on a small square of white paper and adhered to the page by sticky tape. Number 8 is also written as above and adhered to reverse side.engineer, kiewa, secv -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Sheets 9 and 10 of set of 10 sheets/ black and white photographs of the Kiewa area, 1948 - 1950's
These photographs are a pictorial and historical record of the photographer, Ronald George Thorn, of his days as an engineer with SECV. He worked in the Kiewa area as a cadet engineer from 1948 to 1950 and then in 1953 to 1956 as an electrical engineer grade 2.The photographs tell the story of one man's involvement in the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme during his employment with the state Electrical Commission of Victoria.A foolscap sized sheet of lightweight cardboard, brown in colour, with 8 small black and white photographs on page 9 and 4 small photos on page 10.Number 9 is written in ink on a small square of white paper and adhered to the page with sticky tape. The number 10 is also written on a small square of white paper and adhered to the reverse side with sticky tape. kiewa area, engineer, photographs