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Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Water Colour Sketch, 1960's
Donated by N. M. & J. D. Archibald. April, 1973.Colour 18.5 Sketch done from old photograph. Chicory Kiln - Jansson Family, approximately 1880's. It was built on the land next to the Caravan Park. The only remains of it now are a few bricks on the site. The sketch shows Mr Frank Jansson as a young boy in the doorway. Galvanized iron structure was sold to Mr N Cleeland.local history, illustrations, agriculture buildings, historic, chicory kiln, water colour sketch, jansson family, n & j archibald, jean archibald -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1978/79
Glen Isla built by Bob Anderson about 1870. The Anderson family lived there for many years. Purchased by Mr & Mrs Lunn in 1971. A single fronted weatherboard white painted with blue roof. A large two story building behind. Mr & Mrs Baker bought Glen Isla early 2000s and run as an Accommodation property.Glen Isla built by Bob Anderson about 1870.local history, photographs, buildings, historic, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, glen isla homestead -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1978/79
Glen Isla built by Bob Anderson about 1870. The Anderson family lived there for many years. Mr & Mrs Lunn bought Glen Isla in 1971. A single fronted white weatherboard cottage, large 2 story building behind seemingly attached. Sprawling tree across right front of photograph behind a rock fence with brick pillars - a wide yellow gravel drive. Bought by Mr & Mrs Baker early 2000s and run as an accommodation property.Glen Isla built by Bob Anderson about 1870local history, photographs, buildings, historic, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, glen isla homestead -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1978/79
"Tallawalla" once named "Everton". Built by Joseph Richardson about 1870 and lived in by several generations of the Richardsons for many years. Bought by Mr & Mrs Ed Rayner. Ranch style white painted home with blue roof. Set to back of property - garden - drive and two tall trees in the foreground. A large tree on left side of home."Talawalla" once named "Everton". Built by Joseph Richardson - 1870.local history, photographs, buildings, historic, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, talawalla homestead -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1978/79
Originally The Warley Hospital built by Robert Walpole in 1908 and moved to its present site in Genista Street, when the present hospital building was erected c 1967. Now owned by Mr Reith. In 1923 Mr & Mrs W E Thompson purchased the property of the late Robert Walpole and presented it to the people of Phillip Island for a hospital.Early house built by Robert Walpole. White timber with pale blue roof. Lace work on verandah. Two bay windows. White picket fence.local history, photographs, buildings, historic, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, warley hospital -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1978/79
Findlay Art Gallery. The house was brought from French Island where it was the home of the De La Haye family.White timber house single storey. Findlay Art Gallery.local history, photographs, buildings, historic, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, findlay art gallery -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1978/79
January 1869 at the first land sale in Cowes, John West bought Lot 1 for £45 . In the 1870's he built the first Chicory Kiln on Phillip Island. With his brother, Solomon, he started the General Store next to the Chicory Kiln in Thompson Avenue. Over the years the original building was extended and altered.Photograph of remains of West's store, Cowes. Timber building with corrugated roofing. Old iron water tank in front of building.local history, photographs, buildings, historic, buildings - historical, sepia photograph, john cook, phillip island, west's general store -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1978/79
Built as a home for Mrs Jessie Smith - it was later used as a billiard room and finally as the Penguin Cafe. Mrs Smith was a member of the 'Small' Family of San Remo. She was the only Estate Agent in Cowes until 1954. Mrs Smith was in her late nineties when she died in 1977.The Penguin Cafe was built as a home for Mrs Jessie Smith. It was situated in Thompson Avenue on the east side near Chapel Street and the Phillip Island Bakery.local history, photographs, buildings, historic, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, penguin cafe, cowes -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1978/79
The site on the corner of Thompson Avenue and Church Street, Cowes was reserved on the 12th April 1869 and the church was erected by the end of the year. Financed by the Island Church of England people. Dean McCartney preached the first sermon and performed the dedication service on 30th January 1870. Prior to this time services were held at the McHaffie homestead, Ventnor. Mrs S D (Georgianna) McHaffie, wife of the first European settlers, wrote in her diary "30th January 1870. Drove to Cowes, opened the Church, fine day". the large Bible presented by her is on loan and displayed in the Museum of the Phillip Island & District Historical Society.The timber Anglican Church of St Philips was built by Alex McLardy Sen. in 1869. It is still situated in Thompson Avenue on the corner of Church Street. The Vestry was added by Mr Alex McLardy in 1903 at the cost of 21 pounds. In 1912 a Sanctuary was added to the church and a Memorial Stained Glass Window donated by Miss Rose in memory of her father and two brothers was installed.local history, photographs, buildings, historic, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, anglican church -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1978 - 79
Cowes Post Office built in 1909 with handmade bricks which were first used in the building of first Chicory Kiln in Cowes on Phillip Island in 1870 by the West brothers, Solomon and John. It is now a Restaurant and Pizza outlet.Large white building on the west corner of Thompson Avenue and The Esplanade, Coweslocal history, photographs, buildings, historic, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, cowes old post office -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1978 - 79
When the only link to the mainland was by sea, the Cowes Jetty Shed - built in 1870 - was used to store incoming goods to Phillip Island. The Shed is one of the oldest buildings on Phillip Island and one of the few with the distinctive curved roof. The Shed was restored in 1992. Built by the Ports & Harbors Dept.Photograph of Jetty Shed situated at the entrance to the Cowes pier - note curved roof.local history, photographs, buildings, historic, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, cowes jetty shed -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Bryant West
One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of a Pen Drawing of First Dwelling of White People on Phillip Island. Thatched or Bark Hut. Group of Sealers in foreground. Possibly situated at Sealers Cove (now Cat Bay)local history, photography, historic, dwelling, huts, sealers, building - historic, john jenner, bryant west -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph
Part of collection donated to the Museum by Mr. Bernard Grayden. 1975A small building - known as Tea House - near sand dunes at rear of Shelly Beach.The Tea House at Shelly Beach, Phillip Island. Valentine Series No. 42local history, documents, postcards buildings, historic, the tea house, phillip island, sepia postcard, tea house behind shelly beach, bernard grayden -
Melbourne Water
Photograph - Turning Of The First Sod, 1908
The 19th of May marks the anniversary of the turning of the first sod of the outfall sewer. In 1888, a Royal Commission into Melbourne’s public health led to an ambitious plan to construct a sewerage system of underground pipes, sewers and drains to carry sewage from homes and factories to a sewage treatment farm. The commission also supported the establishment of the Melbourne Metropolitan Board of Works (MMBW), the authority that would build the sewerage system and manage Melbourne’s water supply. This photograph is from The Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works Water Supply, Sewerage, and etc Photographic Views, 1908This photograph is in excellent condition and provides a detailed insight into Board personnel of the MMBW. It is of historical importance to the history of Melbourne in the turning of the very first sod.Black and white photographphotograph, mmbw, melbourne metropolitan board of works, melbourne water, historic, turniing of the first sod, book, sewerage, water -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Criterion Hotel c1914
Criterion Hotel c1914, Hogan Street. Features men, women, youth on pony; Horse-drawn buggy.tatura, buildings, historic, costume, children, female, male, transport, horse -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Tatura Bowls Club House c1920s
Tatura Bowling Club Pavilion, mid 1920s.|L to R: Peter Mactier, Mr Murphy, Jim Ponting, Bill Ponting, John D. Love.|Two children looking on.tatura, buildings, historic, recreations, games, sports, costume, male, children -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Early Settlers Bidstrup Family
Early settlers, the Bidstrup Family of Byrnesidetatura, byrneside, bidstrup, costume, children, female, male, buildings, historic -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Grade 4A, Nott Street State School, Port Melbourne, 1957
Sent to us by Sandra SVENSSON after seeing her picture in the 2003 Historic Port Melbourne calendar (July)Class photo of Nott Street School grade 4A, 1957education - primary schools, bruch beckwith, colin chappel, danny clarke, des jackson, glen metheson, les mahoney, jeff wilson, colin preston, greg pasquill, doug byrne, noel rodda, robin murphy, bobby douglas, sandra svensson, linda dyett, karen morten, judith mcdonald, phyllis kirk, karen julier, janine mccauley, cheryl blank, nott street state school, karen morton is the girl 5th from left in the 2nd row from the front. -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
MRS. HOLLY BARKELL DONATED THIS BUILDING TO BE USED AS A MUSEUM. IT IS NAMED WILLIAM BARKELL MEMORIAL ARTS & HISTORIC CENTRE.BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH OF MRS. WILLIAM BARKELL, TAKEN ON STEPS OF HER SUTHERLAND STREET HOME IN CLUNES.local history, photography, photographs, barkell family -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Photograph
The historic home 'Burnell' (109 Albert St, East Melbourne, Victoria) was built in 1854-1877 and demolished in 1969.Black and white photographburnell, historic victorian house -
Mont De Lancey
Book, Reflections of the Past (Vol. 3), 2005
Following the success of Volumes 1 and 2, this third edition is slightly different to the first ones in that it has filled some of the gaps by gathering photos not previously covered. It has been expanded to having 128 pages with fewer historical errors. The historical society's main interest is the history of the Dandenong Ranges and the communities of Belgrave, Tecoma, Upper Ferntree Gully, Upwey and surrounds.A photographic history of Belgrave, Upwey, Tecoma and Upper Ferntree Gully. The front cover is of a painting of the Upwey Railway Station with Puffing Billy in 1912 by Charlie Hammond. The train is being met by the Tullidge sisters, Francis, Sarah and Emily. Inside, are black and white and coloured photographs of paintings, people in general life and historical information about the areas noted. Pp.128.non-fictionFollowing the success of Volumes 1 and 2, this third edition is slightly different to the first ones in that it has filled some of the gaps by gathering photos not previously covered. It has been expanded to having 128 pages with fewer historical errors. The historical society's main interest is the history of the Dandenong Ranges and the communities of Belgrave, Tecoma, Upper Ferntree Gully, Upwey and surrounds. australian history, history of the dandenong ranges victoria, history victoria -
Mont De Lancey
Book, Reflections of the Past (Vol. 2), 2001
Following the success of Volume 1, this follow-up edition is slightly different to the first one by gathering photos together under some new headings More attention is given to some aspects of local history, the pioneer families and community organisations than previously. The historical society's main interest is the history of the Dandenong Ranges and the communities of Belgrave, Tecoma, Upper Ferntree Gully, Upwey and surrounds.A photographic history of Belgrave, Upwey, Tecoma and Upper Ferntree Gully. The front cover is of a painting 'Wintry Sunset Belgrave 1913' from a series of 36 paintings by Charlie Hammond between 1910 and 1953. It is of the country town, Belgrave, showing a dirt road with a bullock team, with trees surrounding the road. Inside, are black and white and coloured photographs of paintings, people in general life and historical information about the areas noted. Pp.104.non-fictionFollowing the success of Volume 1, this follow-up edition is slightly different to the first one by gathering photos together under some new headings More attention is given to some aspects of local history, the pioneer families and community organisations than previously. The historical society's main interest is the history of the Dandenong Ranges and the communities of Belgrave, Tecoma, Upper Ferntree Gully, Upwey and surrounds. australian history, history of the dandenong ranges victoria, history victoria -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph, Unknown
Photograph taken in the early 1900s at Fiddes Quarry, a granite quarry used as a source of stone for many of Beechworth's historic buildings.This item is of historic significance as it provides evidence of the type of industrial and mining activities occurring historically around Beechworth as well as providing context to the source of the granite used in local buildings.Black and white rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paperquarry, fiddes quarry, granite, industrial, beechworth, stone -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Booklet, Ringwood - Short notes on its development 1857-1963, Feb-64
Notes prepared by Mrs M. Burnside with help from the Ringwood Historic Research Group for use in schools for history projectsPublication by Ringwood Historical Research Group intended to aid in studies and understanding of the beginnings of Ringwood, Victoria, compiled by Mrs. M. Burnside for use in school projects, distributed to school libraries throughout Ringwood.Printed first in February 1964; reprinted December 1964 with some amendments; third reprint September 1965. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Booklet - Booklets, Ringwood - Short notes on its development 1857-1963, Feb-64
Notes prepared by Mrs M. Burnside with help from the Ringwood Historic Research Group for use in schools for history projectsMultiple copies of colour grey, yellow, pink, white; 1 unbound copy of the booklet - 35 pages of notes and 1 school group picture. +Additional Keywords: Burnside, Mrs M -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - PMHPS Christmas stall at Gasworks Arts and Crafts market, 30 Dec 1996
Record shot of PMH&PS stall selling the 1997 'Historic Port Calendar', photos by David Thompson and the usual items.Panoramic colour photo of Society's Christmas stall at Gasworks Arts and Crafts market 8 Dec. 1996. Left to right: David THOMPSON, Lois DALEY CATON, Ron STRANKSlois daley, david thompson, societies clubs unions and other organisations, ron stranks, celebrations fetes and exhibitions -
Villa Alba Museum
Decorative object - Furnishing gimp (braid), Decorative furnishing gimp, detached from curtains, 1850-1900
This is the same gimp as on the curtains. Probably saved because it was beautiful and expensive, but inherently decontextualised from its original historic use.Length of decorative upholstery gimp, unpicked from original curtains and wound onto a piece of card for storage. Gimp is a type of upholstery trim. a flat tape made up of threads or fine cords forming a wave or chain design, held in place by another wavy cord to produce an openwork, geometric braid. In this item, the cords are respectively light blue and metallic gold (much of it tarnished to silvery colour). The gimp is en suite with the set of curtains and their ornaments (qv) - another luxurious trimming for expensive furnishings.upholstery trimmings -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Lake Mungo Woolshed
Mungo Woolshed was built in 1869 on the historic Gol Gol pastoral station. It is an ingenious drop-log cypress pine construction.Colour photographs of the woolshed at Lake Mungo.lake mungo, lake mungo woolshed, ann gervasoni, clare gervasoni -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph
There is very little information about this historic home .which is thought to be somewhere within the former Shire of Bulla and/or the Shire of Broadmeadows.A non-digital sepia photograph in post card format of a two storey Georgian style home with a single storey extension at the rear of the house.mansions, homesteads -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Booklet, Rhythmns of the Western District, 2003
This is a booklet of four poems about the Warrnambool area written and produced by Iris Fisher. The poems deal with aspects of Warrnambool, Allansford, Port Fairy and Koroit. Iris Fisher wrote the poems when she was living in Allansford. She lived for 18 years in Warrnambool and seven in Allansford and is the author of four other books of verse that tell of her life and thoughts in the Western District of Victoria. This book is of interest as it has been written by Iris Fisher who lived in the Warrnambool area for 25 years. The poems contain many references to the history of the four places – Warrnambool, Port Fairy, Koroit and Allansford. This is a small soft cover booklet of 26 pages. It has a mauve-coloured cover with an image of Childers Cove before the Sentinel rock was washed away. The cover printing is a dark red colour. The booklet contains four printed poems and black and white photographs of scenes and people of the Allansford/Warrnambool area. Mostly the illustrations are of an historic nature. The poems are dedicated to ‘Life in the Warrnambool Area’. The booklet is bound with staples.Front Cover: ‘Rhythmns (sic) of the Western District by Iris Fisher’ Inside front cover: ‘10/7/03 To Graeme and Barbara Best Wishes Iris’ allansford, port fairy, koroit, warrnambool, iris fisher