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Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Tatura & The Shire of Rodney, 1969
History of Tatura and district from early settlers. Includes Shire of Rodney ecclesiastical, legal, medical, educational, recreational, WW2 POW and Internment CampsWhite green orange cover. Black writing. Sketch of tomatoes and leaves on coverbooks, history, local -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Solving the Mystery, 1978
Written to record history of the Catholic Church's early days in Byrneside and Tatura and start of Catholic EducationYellow cover, green writing. Allotments map on back cover.books, history, local -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Making Their Mark, 1984
Written to celebrate the establishment of 150 years of Auropean settlement in Victoria before 1835, 1835-1880, 1880-1930, after 1930Yellow cover, black writing. Front cover illustration of Flinders St., Wattle Day 1914 - George Hyde(Powhall) reproduced permission of D Levine.books, history, local -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Stand Easy, 1945
Surrender of Japanese. Order of the Day written by General Sir Thomas Blamey, Commander-in Chief 15th August, 1945Green cover hard cover book. Paler green text. Very worn dust cover inside front cover.books, history, local -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book - History, Hilfskreuzer Kormoran, 1959
Donated to the Tatura Museum by a descendant of one of the authorsHard cover German naval history book of the WW2 warship "Kormoran" B&W picturews and edrawings. Has separate protective cover with painting of ship at sea. Black,red & white printing. 264 pagesTo the Tatura Museum in kind remembrtance. Ursula Detmersbooks, history, local -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Booklet, From Chock and Log to Roll Top, l985
Compiled by former students, Pearl Craven, James Crawford, Linda Stephenson, Brian WilliamsBooklet written on the history of above, (Now Toolamba West Primary School) 1885-l985Brian Williamsbooks, history, local -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Booklet, The Leonhard Adam Collection, 1988
Dr. Leonhard Adam studied both Anthropology and Jurisdiction as a young manDark blue soft cover with picture of artefacts on the front and back covers. 3 pages of reproduction of aboriginal artefacts together with list and numbers of artefacts. Printed in Englishbooks, history, local -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Folder, Rushworth Migrant Camp
Collection of information provided by migrants who were in the Rushworh Migrant Camp after WW2.Black A4 binder. White text on spine.books, history, local -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Booklet, Jubilee Historical Sketch, 1932
Written to record 50 years Jubilee of Presbyterian Church, Tatura charge. Including historic photosSmall booklet, grey cover, blue writingbooks, history, local -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Booklet, Gipps-Land Gate, 1989
Quarterly chronicle of Dandenong and District Historical Society to inform members of latest information and acquisitionsBlue cover, black lettering, showing snap of produce market, horse drawn venicles. Vol. 15. No. 4 April-June, 1989books, history, local -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Folio, Excerpts from "On Macguires Punt" by Ron Michaels
Material photocopied from the book.Black A4 folder containing 8 pages of photocopied extracts from the book "On Maguires Punt"Excerpts from "Maguires Punt"books, history, local -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MALDON COURT RECORDS, 1857
Maldon Court records. May 1857 Three original Court Documents. a. Information and Complaint. Complaint registered by Elizabeth Walker, miner's wife of the Mia Mia, Maldon. Complaint that on 30th June 1857, John Craven, Blacksmith, did use insulting languauge towards complainant with intent to provoke a breach of the peace. b.Summons to John Craven of the Mia Mia Maldon to attend the Courthouse, Maldon on 3rd July 1857. c. Summons to Letitia Fitzgerald of the Mia Mia to attend the Courthouse, Maldon on 3rd July 1857 as a witness in the above case.government, local, court records -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Booklet, Has Australian Aboriginal Art a Future?, 1944
Dr. Leonhard Adam studied both anthropology and jurisprudence as a young man.Soft cream coloured cover booklet with brown writing. 4 pages of photographs Written in Englishbooks, history, local -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MERLE HALL COLLECTION: ''PREPARING A BRIEF FOR A THEATRE BUILIDNG''
''Preparing a Brief for a Theatre Building'' 18 page publication of the Standing Advisory Committee on Local Authorities and the Theatre (London) - not dated but ca. 1970s? Sixteen consideration of 'How' and 'What' for local authorities contemplating a theatre or a hall with theatre use. Specific British thrust to these considerations - but with wider ramifications e.g. Bendigo? -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Booklet, Champion Press, City of Ringwood Report to Ratepayers 1981, 1981
Community booklet issued by City of Ringwood for 1981 - covering the facilities and activities of the Ringwood Council and other local organisations and associations. CONTENTS: (page number) Beautification and Leisure Areas 24 Building — General Information 21 Commissioners for Taking Declarations and Affidavits 15 Council Finance 11 Council Meeting Dates 5 Council Representation on various organisations 8 Councillors 6 Elections for Council 10 Emergency Telephone Numbers 51 Health -30 Home Help Service 22 Immunisation Programme 31 Infant Welfare Centres 33 Items of Interest 16 Justices of the Peace 14 Let's Be Neighbourly 20 Library — General 18 Library — Service for our Senior Citizens 23 Major Works 12 Map of municipality 26 Mayor's Message - Cr. F.J. Corr 4 Meals on Wheels 28 Members of Parliament 50 Officers of the Council 9 Proposed Leisure Centre 14 Rate Assistance 11 Rate Payments 10 Recycling Depots 49 Ringwood Cultural Centre 2 Ringwood Festival activities for 1981 29 Standing Committees of Council 5 Swimming Centre 13 Welfare and Community Services 34 rinx -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Flyer, Land Sale Brochure, Charm-View Estate, Heathmont, Vic. - c1926
Double sided folded page advertisement highlighting local facilities, services and layout of blocks for sale in Charm-View Estate.Subdivision includes Heathmont Road, Orchid Street, Bennett Avenue, Dickasons Road and Canterbury Road. (Agents) T. Burkitt & Co., Phone Ringwood 157, Overton & Co., 390 Chapel Street South Yarra, Phone Windsor 542. Solicitor A.V. Wischer, 443 Chancery Lane, Melbourne. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Pamphlet, Atlas Press Pty. Ltd., Melbourne, Land Sale Brochure, Hill Top Estate, Heathmont, Vic. - circa 1925
Twelve page land sale brochure promoting Heathmont and Ringwood area including photographs, subdivision features and local facilities. Subdivision plan includes Heathmont Road, Balfour Avenue, Edith Street, Edna Street, and Great Ryrie Street. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Nillumbik Shire Council, Nillumbik Community Guide 2000/2001, 2000-2001
Guide to services provided by Nillumbik Shire Council. Nillumbik Shire is located 25 kilometres north-east of Melbourne and the southern boundary is the Yarra River. The south of Nillumbik is predominantly urban, with commercial centres at Eltham and Diamond Creek. The north of the municipality includes significant natural features like Kinglake National Park and Sugarloaf ReservoirAnnual guide to services in Nillumbik76 pages, black and white illustrations. Cover has a collage of local children with title in white on mid-blue background.nillumbik shire council, handbooks -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Grindstone
Colour paper print of a photograph of the grindstone situated behind the EDHS Local History Centre at 728 Main Road, Elthameltham, edhs, grindstone -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Flyer, Land Sale Advertisement - Roebury Estate, Ringwood, Victoria - circa 1938
Advertisement for sale of residential allotments with map showing location and layout of subdivision, terms of sale, and summary of local features and services.Subdivision includes Dublin Road, Alexander Road, and Ferntree Gully Road (later Bedford Road). Agent - J.B. McAlpin, Opposite Railway Station, Ringwood. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, River of Mists - Warrandyte's beautiful Yarra and native wildlife, 2023
Soft cover 104-page book of photographic prints of local Warrandyte scenery featuring flora and fauna with descriptive captions. Photography by Bill McAuley, Denise Illing and Bill Sandel; Artwork: Stephen Freeman, Fox Hole Design; Printed by: Courtney Colour Graphics; Proofreading: Cherie Moselen; Digital Imaging: Rob Kas. -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Various ferries working from Station Pier, Port Melbourne, Ron Laing, 1986 - 1999
A set of 38 photographs of various ferries (Bass Strait and local) which worked from Station Pier 1986-1999transport - ferries, piers and wharves - station pier, ron laing, abel tasman, incat 45, incat 46, incat 47, pollux, rip, south steyne, spirit of tasmania, spirit of victoria, wattle, franklin, australian endeavour, australian endurance -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Drawing - Sketch (copy), Proposed Military Road, St Kilda to Sandridge, 4 Apr 1865
Original proposal instigated by the Crimean War and Russian invasion scare.Copy (1865) of 1860 sketch of proposed Military Road from St. Kilda to Sandridge to link all local batteriesSigned by P. H. Scratchleytown planning - proposals shelved, war, batteries - defensive, p h scratchley, st kilda -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Parish names and their Aboriginal meaning
Includes local newspaper articles and non-Aboriginal names as well. Author and date of compilation not indicated. * Marked ?Hem 153.?newspaper clippings -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Hibbins, Fahen and Askew, 2012 Victorian Indigenous Honour Roll, 1985
A guide to sources with information on people, land and buildings in Victoria, written for the amateur local history and family history researcher. Indexedhistory -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Obituaries Index N-Z, 2010
Newspaper cuttings including obituaries,accidents and biographical information from local sources H-Mc. Plus Index A-Z.obituaries, biography -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, R Allan Blachford, Anecdotes of History 1985 by Alan Blachford, 1985
Reference book. Fawn card cover Sketches of various scenes in brown. the title also in brown. Sketches by John Glover (Local Artist).R A Blachfordstawell -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Nunawading, a good place to live, 1994
Community submission to the Local Government Board, Second draft for consideration by the Steering Committee and the public workshop, 12 July 1994.Community submission to the Local Government Board, Second draft for consideration by the Steering Committee and the public workshop, 12 July 1994.Community submission to the Local Government Board, Second draft for consideration by the Steering Committee and the public workshop, 12 July 1994.local government, city of nunawading, amalgamations -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Fair and Square Go for Future, 2015
Brentford Square trader.s competing for business against large shopping centres are banding together to urge locals to support them.Brentford Square traders competing for business against large shopping centres are banding together to urge locals to support themBrentford Square trader.s competing for business against large shopping centres are banding together to urge locals to support them.brentford square shopping centre forest hill, large shops -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Students trace city's soldiers, 1997
Article on Year 10 Luther College students' research project on local soldiers who died in the First World War.Article on Year 10 Luther College students' research project on local soldiers who died in the First World War.Article on Year 10 Luther College students' research project on local soldiers who died in the First World War.soldiers, world war 1914-1918