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Rutherglen Historical Society
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Black and white photograph of buildings at Olive Hills. Old shed in foreground, Olive Hills house in background. At bottom corner of front of photo: "Olive Hills"agriculture, olive hills, farm buildings -
Rutherglen Historical Society
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Black and white photograph of farm machine at Olive Hills. Olive Hills house just visible in background. At bottom corner of front of photo: "Olive Hills"agriculture, olive hills, farm equipment -
Rutherglen Historical Society
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Black and white photograph of old farm sheds at Olive Hills. At bottom corner of front of photo: "Olive Hills"agriculture, olive hills, farm buildings -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Photograph: Curnow's Thresher, Curnow's Thresher, circa 1900
Murray Comrie Collection. Monochrome photograph, image depicting fourteen men in work attire in front of a large machine, presumably a thresher. Location may be at/near Laanecoorie? This is a dark copy of an older original. Copy probably made by Murray Comrie in the 1960s.In texta on front: 'Curnow's Thresher'farming, agriculture, curnow -
Mont De Lancey
Book, A.J. Downing et al, The Fruits and Fruit-Trees of America, 1890
A textbook about the Fruits and Fruit-Trees of America; The Culture, Propagation, and Management, in the Garden and Orchard, of Fruit Trees generally; with descriptions of all the finest varieties of fruit, native and foreign , cultivated in this country.A large homemade green cloth covered book, The Fruits and fruit-Trees of America by A.J. Downing, Second Edition by Charles Downing. It has diagrams and outline drawings of fruit, native and foreign cultivated in America. A section at the back is headed - Key to French Names. An Index to the Different Fruits is included along with a General Index. Appendixes I, II and III has a General Index with synonymous names in Italic. Tanning, foxing and stains are noted. 1098p. plus 193p. for Appendixes.non-fictionA textbook about the Fruits and Fruit-Trees of America; The Culture, Propagation, and Management, in the Garden and Orchard, of Fruit Trees generally; with descriptions of all the finest varieties of fruit, native and foreign , cultivated in this country.horticulture, agriculture, fruit growing -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Functional object - A Martin Equine Clippers
Used in the grooming of horses c1900We believe these were imported and sold by Holden and FrostTwo pronged steel arm , wooden handles with steel clippersA MARTIN & CO MANUFACTURERS on arms. A MARTIN IMPROVED on clipper bladeequine, agriculture, civilian 1900 -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Ploughshare
The ploughshare cuts grass and soil loosening or turning the soil before sowing seed or planting. Ploughs were drawn by oxen and horses. Now drawn by tractors.Farmers in the Kiewa Valley used ploughs before tractors became available.Formerly KV 060. Made of steel and a component of a plough. It is the cutting or leading edge of a mouldboard which closely follows the coulter wen ploughing. Attached picture shows the ploughshare as part of a plough. Ref. Farmyard Relics by Ken Arnold Page 49ploughshare, agriculture, farming crops -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, William Pargeter, "Dag" Crusher from Circa late 1980's restoration -- 17 Photos -- Coloured
Photo Album of Woollen Mills Dag Crusher being loaded onto truck to ship to G Callum of Breakwater for restoration by William Pargeter of Geelong. A member of and president of Geelong Vintage Machinery Association. After restoration used by G Callum. industry, machine, agriculture -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Mary Gilbert, The Curlip, 1972
The third edition of Mary Gilberts collection of stories gathered from writings of early pioneers or their descendants Orbost Victoriasettlers, township, agriculture -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Orbost Historical Society, The Curlip Issue 3, 1991
A Journal presenting research on the local area by students of Secondary College containing an analysis of an Anzac diary an account of the close knit farming community of Jarrahmond and stories of the black smith Orbost Victoriaworld war 1914-1918, agriculture, trades -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Orbost Historical Society, Tambo East Gippsland Water, 2005
A Journal presenting history of the Orbost district produced from information gathered during a historical bus trip taken by thirty local residents to Bete Bolong Newmerella Corringle and Lochend Orbost Victoriatransport, agriculture, world war 1939 - 1945 -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, LEHRS, Letters to the Editor 1989 - 1993, 2010
Newspaper cuttings on the life of Maisie Byrne nee Ault with copies of her stories and observations on nature environment pets and how to tackle adversity cheerfully Lakes Entrance Victoriaagriculture, arts, environment -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph
arts, exhibition, agriculture -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1910
Black and white photograph showing Gilberts Walhalla Hotel and another building around corner, nine men and a boy standing on road in front, boy on horse in front of building, thick bush in background Walhalla Victoriaagriculture, land settlement, mining -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Hurley, P. J, In Search of Australia, 1945
An introduction to the historical background of Australia, including human inhabitants, flora, fauna, topography, industries, cities and towns. Historic indicator of the attitudes of the 1940 era.To Ruth with Love from Mum & Dad Christmas 1945topography, natural history, agriculture -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Meridith Fletcher, Gippsland Heritage Journal, 1996
Life in various areas around Gippsland Victoriaagriculture, land settlement, migrants -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Gippsland Heritage Journal Volumne 1 No 2, 1987
Development of Butter factories Gippsland Bushrangers the murder of Cornelius Green at Omeo early postal services in Gippslandagriculture, crime, postal services -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Gippsland Heritage Journal - issue 3, 1988
Issue of a series containing articles on early Gippslandoccupation, health services, agriculture -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Victorian Government Statistician, Victorian Year Book
Each yearly volume presents a comprehensive picture of life in the State of Victoria, documenting change and development, socially and economically. Also physical description and natural environment.government, agriculture, welfare services -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Dyce, G.R, Combienbar The Valley of Contentment, 1982
An account of the early settlers of Combienbar, East Gippsland, Victoria - their struggles and achievements to 1945. Illustrated with photographs and includes map of the valley.settlers, agriculture, mines and mining -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Lee, Timothy and Turpin, Barrie, Portraits. Remarkable people of South Eastern Australia, 1991
Personal records of twenty-six residents of East Gippsland, Victoria, captured in print and photographs. Lives and legends from a vanishing breed of people that have helped shape the fact of Australia.settlers, agriculture, aboriginals -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, Bulmer, 1914 to 1920 c
Also a second photograph of Mrs Gasson rowing a boat on the Nicholson river old road bridge in background showing central lifting span which never worked 05348.1Black and white postcard of woman Sylvia Gasson in a row boaty on Nicholson River Hill opposite shows signs of being cleared of trees Nicholsong VictoriaNicholson Rivertransport, agriculture, genealogy -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Armstrong, John, Lost and Almost Forgotten Towns of Colonial Victoria, 1989
A comprehensive history of Port Stephens, N.S.W., including the strategic importance of the harbour when under American control during World War II.settlers, aboriginals, agriculture -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Land Conservation Council, Victoria, A Smith-MacDonald Family Scrapbook, 1977
A summary of the final recommendation for the adequate management and protection of public land in East Gippsland.natural resources, recreation, agriculture -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1994
Also second identical copyColour photograph of the Tambo River, showing mist over the river and banks either side. Swan Reach Victoriaagriculture, vegetation, topography -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Tambo Shire, 1996 c
Also second identical copyColour photograph taken from inside sawmill, showing saw bench and machinery. Nowa Nowa Victoriaagriculture, primary industry, topography -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Tambo Shire, 1994 c
Also second identical copyColour photograph of grazing country in the Timbarra region, showing well grassed paddocks in foreground farm buildings in valley wooded foothills in background. Timbarra Victoriaagriculture, primary industry, animals -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Tambo Shire, 1994 c
Also second identical copyColour photograph of Buchan Station, shows farming buildings situated among trees, both cultivated and uncultivated paddocks around property, forested hills in background. Buchan Victoriaagriculture, animals, topography -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Tambo Shire
Also second identical copyColour photograph of the Snowy River near The Basin, showing a river flowing between rocky banks, densely forested hills rising on both sides and into the far distance. Buchan Victoriaagriculture, animals, topography -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1935 c
Black and white photograph of Della Taylor later Mrs Tommy Todd with M Gray and small child walking in a street in Lakes Entrance Victoriaagriculture, genealogy, transport