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Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Colour postcard, Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd, "CUMBERLAND" HOUSE, MARYSVILLE, 1923-1963
A colour postcard of Cumberland House in Marysville. The postcard was produced by The Valentine Publishing Co. as a souvenir of Marysville.A colour postcard of Cumberland House in Marysville. The postcard was produced by The Valentine Publishing Co. as a souvenir of Marysville.No.12. Valentine's POST CARD SENDING YOU GREETINGS FOR ADDRESS ONLY PRINTED IN/ GR. BRITAIN THIS IS A REAL PHOTOGRAPH Published by The Valentine Publishing Co., Sydney and Melbourne.marysville, victoria, austalia, the cumberland, the cumberland guest house, cumberland house, accommodation, postcard, souvenir, no.12., the valentine publishing co -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Colour postcard, Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd, "CUMBERLAND" HOUSE, MARYSVILLE, 1923-1963
A colour postcard of Cumberland House in Marysville. The postcard was produced by The Valentine Publishing Co. as a souvenir of Marysville.A colour postcard of Cumberland House in Marysville. The postcard was produced by The Valentine Publishing Co. as a souvenir of Marysville.No.12. Valentine's POST CARD SENDING YOU GREETINGS FOR ADDRESS ONLY PRINTED IN/ GR. BRITAIN THIS IS A REAL PHOTOGRAPH Published by The Valentine Publishing Co., Sydney and Melbourne.marysville, victoria, austalia, the cumberland, the cumberland guest house, cumberland house, accommodation, postcard, souvenir, no.12., the valentine publishing co -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Widows Craft Exhibition, 1991
Photos the 10th Annual Art and Craft Exhibition that was run by the Widows' Club. The label identifies Marianne Spruyt from Guterman Craft as the judge that year. The items could be sold at trading tables and at the table outside Legacy House during Badge Week in September to raise funds. The label mentions the Widows' Club made a donation each year to Legacy. The photos were taken by Susie Howard the publicity officer. These photos were in a scrapbook of A record of the type of activities Legacy provided as a social outlet for widows. Colour photo x 7 of tables of craft items at Legacy house, some have been awarded 'Best Art exhibition' and 'Best dressed doll' and three paper labels.White paper label with black type 'Legacy holds an annual Arts and Crafts Exhibition at Legacy House. A wide range of items are displayed and many of the wonderful items are for sale. The Legacy Widows' Club raises funds throughout the year and kindly makes a donation to Legacy.' Yellow paper label with black type 'Marianne Spruyt, Area Manager of Guterman Craft, had the difficult task of judging the best of the Arts and Crafts on display.' White paper label with handwriting in blue pen '10th Annual Craft Exhibition 1991 / Susie / L.H. / 1991' 00676.2 has 61% in red pen on back. Printed on Fujicolor paper.widows, craft, activities -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Media Launch 2000, 2000
A legatee function in Legacy House with General Sir Peter Cosgrove, AK, MC as a guest speaker. It is assumed to be 2000 as it was with a bunch of other photos with the label, "Media Launch 2000", plus David Kelly appears to be President. Other names unknown.A record of function for Legatees. Colour photo x 4 of a function at Legacy House to launch Legacy Week.Printing on the back "legatee event, legacy promotion, speakers -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Empire Post Card, Postcard showing the Grenville Standard building, 1909
Written on envelope attached: "This was sent to Aunty Mill from Aunty Grace. This photo was taken from our back gate opposite the post office. Miss Magan(?) was PM. The old Grenville Standard office run by Mr Adams. The little houses on the hill behind one was Mr Terrett a tailor who made the band uniforms. Mr Tom Bennett house butcher. The slaughter house is among the trees in the background. Note where the 'Law' is at the post office. I would like to see this enlarged. I think this photo is special because it shows the turntable where the trains used to turn before the rail went thru to Skipton which I remember all the [illegible] being made so many people working in Linton. As kids we loved to watch as the train came out facing a different way. The railway station master's house Mr Thompson was the SM. The old Grenville Standard office run by Mr Adams." Note: "Aunty Mill" = Amelia (Millie) Bennett, afterwards Millie Allen. "Aunty Grace" = Grace Bennett, afterwards Grace Wishart.Black and white postcard of Grenville Standard building with railway station and station master's house in background.On postcard: "Linton 30.6.09 [=1909] Dear Mill, you will be surprised at -- postcard and so soon. I forgot when writing, I wanted to ask you if Percy could get me a few dolls at wholesale price we are to have a bazaar for the church, and want to make something on our purchases. Let me know soon and I will get the money and quantity etc. required. Yours sincerely, Grace".grenville standard [newspaper], linton railway station, buildings, grace bennett afterwards grace wishart, amelia (millie) bennett afterwards millie allen -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Live in or develop, 2000
Auction brochure for 569 Whitehorse Road, Mitcham.Auction brochure for 569 Whitehorse Road, Mitcham. 3 Bedroom weatherboard house, 18 Nov 2000. Agent; Drake & CoAuction brochure for 569 Whitehorse Road, Mitcham. whitehorse road, mitcham, no 569, drake & co., auctions -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Memorial to a timber merchant, 21/02/1987 12:00:00 AM
Article from the Age Real Estate Guide.Article from the Age Real Estate Guide re house built by Mr A.J. Elmore, timber merchant c 1912.Article from the Age Real Estate Guide.elmore, algernon john, laburnum street, blackburn, elmore houses -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Men's group, 2016
A men's group for those aged 35 to 55.A men's group for those aged 35 to 55 has been operating since April 2016 at the Koonung Cottage Community House.A men's group for those aged 35 to 55. koonung cottage community house, blackburn north -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Ching brothers' home
... Houses ...House in Clyde Street, formerly Di Piazza's, last lived in by bachelor brothers Bill and Les Ching, 1980s-1990s.Black and white photograph right side with two brick chimneys and tank, and front view of house with paling fence.ching family, di piazza, buildings, houses -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1978/79
This was Arnie Brown's house in the main street of Cowes. Arnie lived at Hastings, but came to live on Phillip Island in 1908. One of the best known boatman - he provided fishing trips for visitors. He died in the autumn of 1952 from an accident when tying up at Cowes Jetty. He had numerous fishing boats.Old house in Thompson Avenue, Cowes. Red iron roof, red tank on stand on left hand side of picture. Verandah around front of house. Note double wire gates.local history, photographs, historic, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, arnie brown -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Legacy Appeal 2008, 09/2008
Photos during Badge Week in September 2008. Photos show the preparations inside Legacy House with defence personnel sorting money and collection tubs.A record of the fundraising for the Legacy Appeal in 2008.Colour photo x 4 of Legacy appeal tins and trays and helpers in Legacy House in Badge week.Printed on the back No.< > Clarendon Photos 1821 which is the frame numbers and place of processing. Negative numbers 9A, 14A, 15A, 17A (see also 00767, 00770, 00771, 00772, 00774).legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Legacy Week 2001, 2001
A legatee function in Legacy House. It is assumed to be 2001 as it was with a bunch of other photos with the label, "Badge Launch 2001". L/- David Kelly is on left of 00596.1, then L/- Peter Lawrence and L/- Luscombe on the right 00596.2 the lady in the centre is Margaret Armstrong, and on the right Joan Miller, other names unknown.A record of a function for Legatees. Colour photo x 3 of a function at Legacy House for Badge Week.Printing on the back "legatee event, legacy promotion -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Holiday camp at Blamey House 1961, 1961
Two photos of country Junior Legatees that had come to Melbourne for a camp in January 1961. They stayed for two weeks at Blamey House in Kew. At the time Legatee Bert Davis was CFO and his daughter Louise was asked to help with the running of the camp. Photos donated by Legatee Bert Davis' daughters.A record of outings and camps provided for Junior Legatees in the 1960s.Black and white photo x 2 of girls outside Blamey House.camps, blamey house, junior legatee outings -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Magazine - Photocopy
Kingston Roadliners (F. Kingston, Proprietor) STAWELL - GRAMPIANS DAILY Coach for the Grampians meets mid day train at Stawell Return Daily Make the Grampians your next vacation Daily Conducted Tours, from Hotels and Guesthouses in Stawell and Hall's Gap to WONDERLAND - MCKENZIE FALLS - LAKE WARTOOK - MT. VICTORY - MT ROSEA - WANNON VALLEY conducted Hiking Trips Arranged Stawell booking office: 75 Main Street - Phone: Stawell 214, Hall's Gap booking office: Main Road - Phone: Hall's Gap 35, Bookings also from Vitorian Government Tourist Bureau, Cars for hire GRAMPIANS HOUSE The Most Conveniently Situated Tourist House in the Grampians. Ballroom, electric light, large garage, hot water service, hot water in all rooms, internal sewerage. Tennis, fishing, shooting, Alongside is the Bowling Green, where visitors are welcome to play. Phone: Hall's Gap 28. Tariff on application. Manageress: Mrs, E. MatthewsAdvertisement for Kingston Roadliners, Grampians House and Map of the GrampiansAdvertisement in Broadbents, Guide of western Victoria, and South-East of S.A.media, advertisements, grampian house -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, Driveway to Principal's Residence, 1947
Appears as an illustration in, "Green Grows Our Garden, A.P. Winzenried p 77. Removed, after the Principals Residence was taken down, in 1980. "This narrow path replaced an earlier avenue which led up to the Curator's house (later Principal's Residence) . The avenue was lined with pine trees some of which survive." T.H. Kneen.Black and white photograph. Lily Ponds to the right of the driveway.On reverse, "Late Sept. 1947. Drive to house with pond & willows (pruned). Drive curves to left."lily ponds, driveway, green grows our garden, a.p. winzenried, principal's residence, luffmann ponds, pine trees -
Federation University Historical Collection
Envelope, Stamped envelope from La Scala, Monte Carlo, 1967, 1967
Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.An envelope addressed to Monsieur Frank Wright Greater London Concil Cavell House- Charing Cross Road- WC2 London-S W - Grande Bretagne Printed on back - La Scala 208, Monte-Carlo Handwritten on front - Monsieur Frank Wright, Greater London Concil Cavell House- Charing Cross Road- WC2 London-S W - grande Bretagnefrank wright, monaco, stamps philately -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - 8/13 VMR officers with HRH Prince Philip
Framed black and white photograph of HRH Prince Philip with officers of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles at Government House Melbourne 1954. Signed by Prince Philip.HRH the Duke of Edinburgh / with officers / of 8/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles / Government House Melbourne / 28 Feb 54 / Presented to 8/13 VMR Officers' Mess by Lt Col T Fogartyphilip, melbourne, armour, officer, government house -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White - Nicholson & Gertrude Street Engine House interior
Shows the interior of the cable tram engine house that was located on the corner of Gertrude Street and Nicholson Street in Fitzroy. Shows the steam pipes to two of the engine cylinders, the control equipment, and large cable winding wheels. An MMTB poster titled Melbourne Tramways Past and President (see Reg Item 6368), captions the photo as "Nicholson Sreet Power House - the last to operate" The facility ceased operation in 1940 though the equipment was retained until 1941. Yields information about the interior of the Gertrude Street or Nicholson Street cable tram engine houseBlack and white photograph - interior of the Engine house on the corner of Gertrude and Nicholson Streets prior to closure in 1940.tramways, trams, coburg, cable cars, engine house, nicholson street, gertrude street, steam engines -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Trophy, Ballarat College Swimming Championships 1951 - 1997
Awarded to the House with the highest aggregate points total at the annual swimming championships 1951 - 1997Tall silver cup with two handles and dark standInscription on cup face: Ballarat College / House / Swimming Championships / Presented by / The Ladies Committee Inscribed on cup verso: Winners from 1951 - 1997 ballarat-college, ballarat-clarendon-college, swimming, ladies-committe, house-system, silver-cup, -
Plutarch Project
Door key
This key was taken by the owner of the house as they were trying to flee from a war zone because of an invasion in 1974. The name of the person who took it was Ioanna Spyrou of Kato Zodia, Cyprus when she fled with her 6 member family to the south of the island to avoid the war zone. Then it was handed over to her eldest daughter Andrea. The original owner passed away in 1988Metal key with an eye on top and long by today's means, used to open front door of a house in Kato Zodia, Cypruskey, cyprus, metal, door, house -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Black and white postcard, Rose Stereograph Company, "POONTAWAN," MARYSVILLE, VIC, 1913-1967
A black and white postcard of the Poontawan guest house in Marysville that was produced by the Rose Stereograph Company as a souvenir of Marysville.A black and white postcard of the Poontawan guest house in Marysville that was produced by the Rose Stereograph Company as a souvenir of Marysville.THE ROSE SERIES P. 2336/ COPYRIGHT POST CARD The "Rose" Series/ De Luxe A Real Photograph/ Produced in Australia Published by the Rose Stereograph Co./ Armadale, Victoria.marysville, victoria, australia, poontawan, steavenson hotel, marysville chalet, accommodation, rose stereograph company, rose series, postcard, souvenir, p. 2336 -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, 5 York Street, Mont Albert, November 1999 (1), 1999
This is the home of Ernest Augustus Young (1891-1985) and Ruby Nichell Whitby (1892-1984) and their son Ernest Lance Young. Lance was born 24 March 1915 in Surrey Hills; after he married Beryl Mair. Electoral roll for 1937 gives the house name as 'Whitby Lodge'. Ernest and Ruby also had twins Clive and James who died in infancy. Buried at Box Hill Cemetery - M-*-0867 (family plot) This is part of a large collection relating to the Mair, Deakin and Young families. REF: Memoir of Laurie Newton (nee Young) - Her grandfather bought the land and had the house built. She remembers it as having pressed ceilings in some rooms and ornate fireplaces and tiles and leadlight windows in some rooms and doors with leadlight panels. Her grandfather was a keen gardener with an ornamental front garden and many vegetables and fruit trees in the back yard. Her grandfather sold the adjoining block (No 3 York Street), which had been used for growing flowers and vegetables, to John and Edna Jean. Reid. She also remembered that he extended the house and divided it into 2 flats, renting out the northern side for 20 years. Sold by Jellis Craig on 24 December 2010 - With formal living, dining, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, garage/ample OSP. Land: 18.2m x 40.8m (60' x 134') approx. Large 2 storey house replaced the house. Adjacent house (No 7 York Street) has been renovated. This is part of a large collection relating to the Mair, Deakin and Young families. Colour photo of the street view of 5 York Street, Mont Albert. Taken from the verge, it is a good view of the front of the house. The house is weatherboard with a red corrugated iron roof with simple finials. It is Edwardian in style with simple chimneys in brick and stucco. There is a small veranda with simple fretwork on the southern corner of the house and a bay window to one of the front rooms. There are striped canvas blinds, which are down, on the windows of the 2 front rooms, above which are small lead light windows. The house is partly screened by a mature shrubs. The garden is set behind a fence low fence and constructed from dressed stone. In black permanent marker on rear: "5 YORK ST / NOV. 1999" ernest augustus young, ruby nichell whitby, ruby nichell young, ernest lance young, box hill cemetery, whitby lodge, house names, mont albert -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Mitcham Model Dairy, 1/11/1939
The Davin house was to the right on a separate block.Black and white photograph of the Mitcham Model Dairy, 204 Mitcham Road, Mitcham. The dairy was run by the Davin family, whose house was on a separate block to the right.mitcham model dairy, dairies -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Plan - Residential Building Documents, Drayton and Colman, 1962 Building Documents For the Scambler House in Blackburn, 1962
1962 plans, interior drawings and specifications for G. Scambler's brick house at 16 Wolsley Crescent, Blackburn, and the 2013 Barry Plant Real Estate flyer. The architect was Drayton and Colman.1962 plans, interior drawings and specifications for G. Scambler's brick house at 16 Wolsley Crescent, Blackburn, and the 2013 Barry Plant Real Estate flyer. non-fiction1962 plans, interior drawings and specifications for G. Scambler's brick house at 16 Wolsley Crescent, Blackburn, and the 2013 Barry Plant Real Estate flyer. The architect was Drayton and Colman.scambler gk, drayton & colman architects, wolsley crescent -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Robin Boyd, 1960
Robin Boyd's Marriott House (1954) in Flinders Victoria on the Mornington Peninsular was commissioned by the Ron Marriott, who owned Hecla Electrics.Colour slide in a mount. Possibly Mrs Marriott from Robin Boyd’s 1954 Marriott House, Flinders, VictoriaMade in Australia / 22 / Jan 60 (Handwritten)slide -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph, 16/09/1999 12:00:00 AM
Lone Rider Rick Hodge of Buchan at Parliament House Melbourne protesting about losing High Country grazing rights 1999Colour photograph of East Gippsland cattlemen, Rick Hodge addressing the crowd on steps of Parliament House Melbourne Victoriacommunity facilities, protest -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - " Corumbene" Carpenter Street Lakes Entrance, 1/11/1952 12:00:00 AM
... Houses ...property Corumbene at back of photograph behind tall tree. White house in foreground Basil and Joan Mitchelson's, white house closer to Corumbene home of Jack and Aileen Daniel. Land adjacent to North Arm later subdivided for residential development Lakes . Also another black and white photographs showing property Corumbene later subdivided fronted by Carpenter Street today. Plus 2 coloured photos of a house being moved from Coates Rd to O'Neils Rd Lakes Entrance 1989 Black and white photograph of the property Corumbene at back of photograph behind tall tree c1952. White house in foreground Basil and Joan Mitchelson's, white house closer to Corumbene home of Jack and Aileen Daniel. Land adjacent to North Arm later subdivided for residential development Lakes Entrance Victoria. Also another black and white photographs showing property Corumbene later subdivided fronted by Carpenter Street today. Plus 2 coloured photos of a house being moved from Coates Rd to O'Neils Rd Lakes Entrance 1989land development, houses -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book, The Golf House-Marysville, Victoria, 2007
Paperback. Front cover has a photograph of old El Kanah. Below that is a drawing of what appears to be the author standing next to a car that has a sign on its roof saying 'The Golf House'. The back cover has a photograph of the author and a blurb about the author.The Golf House/...this story tells of an outstanding golfing/ career as a player and tutor and humorous/ happenings while operating a guesthouse/ aply called The Golf House Stamp of the Marysville & District /Historical Society Inc / P.O. Box 22 / Marysville 3779 To Jasper & family / Wishing you all a wonderful future / & Life / Regards / Norman Murphy / XXgolf, history, el kanah, marysville -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Legacy Appeal Media Launch 1999, 1999
A function at Legacy House, the guest speaker appears to be Normie Rowe and Bruce Ruxton also was a guest. It could have been the launch of Badge Week in 1999. (See also 00729). 00730.1 President Graham Riches, Normie Rowe (a singer and Vietnam veteran) and Terry Walsh. 00730.2 Ray Ward, Peter Lawrence, Colin Bannister and Kempson Mayberry. 00730.3 George Logan, unknown and Bruce Ruxton (State President R.S.L.).A record of a function for Legatees. Colour photo x 3 of guests at Legacy house.Printing on the back "legatee event, legacy promotion -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (Item) - Colour photograph, 2009
A digital copy of a colour photograph of a house on the Marysville-Buxton Road near Marysville in Victoria.A digital copy of a colour photograph of a house on the Marysville-Buxton Road near Marysville in Victoria.marysville-buxton road, marysville, buxton, victoria, photograph