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Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Ian D Clark, That's my country belonging to me : Aboriginal land tenure and dispossession in nineteenth century Western Victoria, 1998
Investigating the dispossession of Aboriginal people from their lands in Western Victoria. The methods of dispossession (exclusion etc.) and restrictions, with the consequences of this.maps, tables, b&w photographsdjab wurrung, dhauwurd wurrung, bargundidj, djadja wurrung, djagurd wurrung, gadubanud, girai wurrung, gulidjan, jardwadjali, watha wurrung, wergaia, western victoria, land tenure -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Alan Gross, Charles Joseph La Trobe : Superintendent of the Port Phillip District 1839-1851, Lieutenant-Governor of Victoria 1851-1854, 1956
Biography of the life and times of Charles Joseph La Trobe and his role in the new settlement of Melbourne and the Colony of Victoria.b&w illustrations, document reproductions, family tree diagramcharles joseph la trobe, port phillip -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, The History of Victoria and Melbourne, n.d
Notes extracted from the History of Victoria and Melbourne by Mrs Leach on James Maggs.Notes extracted from the History of Victoria and Melbourne by Mrs Leach on James Maggs. Anzac Day March 1932Notes extracted from the History of Victoria and Melbourne by Mrs Leach on James Maggs.maggs, james, pioneers -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, State Savings Bank of Victoria, Mitcham
Black and white photograph of the State Savings Bank of Victoria, Mitcham, taken from the north side of Whitehorse Roadstate savings bank of victoria, mitcham, banks -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Medal - Bronze medallion in case, given to Shire of Buninyong in 1951 to celebrate the Centenary of Victoria by State Government
Medal in case given to the Shire of Buninyong in 1951. Returned to B&DHS in June 2008 by Derek Leather, who was given it by Debbie Viksna, formerly Wright, who worked as a secretary for the Shire in the 1980's-1990's.Historical significance as it is a commemorative medal given to the Shire of Buninyong.Bronze medallion in leather bound case, given to Shire of Buninyong in 1951 to celebrate the Centenary of Victoria by State Government"Presented to the Shire of BUNNINYONG 1951" (Buninyong spelled incorrectly)medal, shire of buninyong, buninyong shire council, centenary, victorian government -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Black and white postcard, Rose Stereograph Company, The Stevenson River, Marysville, Vic, 1913-1967
A postcard in a series produced by the Rose Stereograph Company in Victoria, Australia as a souvenir of Marysville.A black and white photograph of the Stevenson (Steavenson) River that runs through Marysville in Victoria. The Steavenson River is named after the Victorian Assistant Commissioner of Roads and Bridges, John Steavenson who arrived here in the early 1860s.POST CARD The "Rose" Series/ De Luxe A Real Photograph/ Produced in Australia Published by the Rose Stereograph Co.,/ Armadale, Victoriastevenson river, steavenson river, marysville, victoria, p. 4945, rose series postcard, postcard, souvenir, john steavenson -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Film - Directory : microfiche, Wise's Post Office Directory Victoria, Original directories 1890's. Microfiche circa 1980's
These directories provide information on localities and surnames, services and trade information throughout Victoria. Included in this folder are the following: Wise’s Victoria Post Office Directory 1884-85 Wise’s Victoria Post Office Directory 1888-89 Wise’s Victoria Post Office Directory 1891-92 Wise’s Victoria Post Office Directory1893-94 Wise’s Victoria Post Office Directory 1895-96 Wise’s Victoria Post Office Directory 1897-98 Wise’s Victoria Post Office Directory 1899-00 This directory is a useful resource in researching people and towns of the given areaRed plastic folder with white printed label attached to front cover. Contains smaller card index inserts. Four plastic sleeves containing microfiche. Ref 929.3945 Aus/Nif written in black pen inside front cover wise’s victoria post office directory 1884-85, wise’s victoria post office directory 1888-89, wise’s victoria post office directory 1891-92, wise’s victoria post office directory1893-94, warrnambool history -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Official opening of the Karralyka Centre, Mines Road, Ringwood on 19/4/1980 - Alan Robertson, City Engineer, standing next to plaque for the official opening by His Excellency Sir Henry Winneke, Governor of the State of Victoria, on the nineteenth day of April 1980, 19-Apr-80
Official opening of the Karralyka Centre - Alan Robertson, City Engineer, standing next to plaque for the official opening by His Excellency Sir Henry Winneke, Governor of the State of Victoria, on the nineteenth day of April 1980. +Additional Keywords: Winneke, Sir Henry (Governor of the State of Victoria) / Robertson, Alan -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Invitiation, Invitiation and Programme for the opening of the Ballarat School of Mines Complex at 130 Victoria Street, Ballarat East, 1991, 28/06/1991
The opening of the Complex on 28 June 1991 marks a significant step in the capacity of the Ballarat School of Mines to provide quality, modern, purpose built and comfortable accommodation for student. Funding for the project came primarily from the sale of Ballarat School of Mines hostels owned by the Education Department in Webster Street which allowed the construction and refurbishment at 128-130 Webster Street to became an impressive complex.An invitation and programme on cream card with marron images and text. Each photo shows an image of 130 Victoria Street, Ballarat East. .1 & .2) Programme for the Official Opening of the Ballarat School of Mines Student Residential Complex at 130 Victoria Street by the Honourable Barry Pullen, M.L.C., minister for Education and training, on 28 June 1991. .3 7 .4) Invitation to attend the official opening of the Ballarat School of Mines Student Residential Complex at 130 Victoria Streetballarat school of mines student residential complex, ballarat school of mines, 130 victoria st, hostel, student residence, barry pullen, barker, jack barker, e.j. barker, terry moran, anne fennell -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Programme - Graduation Ceremony Program, Department of Agriculture, Victoria, Graduation Ceremony & Official Opening of the Student Amenities Building, 1973
The Student Amenities Building was officially opened by the Hon. R. J. Hamer, Premier of Victoria. Also present: Ian Smith, Minister for Agriculture and Dr. D. S. Wishart, Director of Agriculture.graduation ceremony, student amenities building, sketch, burnley horticultural college, the hon. r. j. hamer, ian smith premier of victoria, minister for agriculture, dr. d. s. wishart, director of agriculture, graduation ceremony programme -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book - Facsimile: John Mackersey 1826-1892, Victoria Journal 1857-1867, 2014
This diary relates to the property Kenilworth which is situated near Cavendish, 16 miles from Hamilton on the Wannon River. It was taken up by Thomas Norris in 1839 and originally carried 800 cattle and 20000 sheep on 63000 acres. By 1858 it was in the hands of John Mackersey and Thomas Bostock. In 1859 it belonged outright to John Mackersey who was there until 1870. He was considered a worthy son of a Presbyterian minister and was well regarded in the district for his contributions in church, sport and sheep breeding... However he did not do well and lost the property before going to New Zealand in 1870.This diary has detailed entries over a number of years which provides an insight into life in the 1860’s. It has a significance for Warrnambool as John Mackersey and Augustus Bostock were at one stage business partners.Hard green cover with gold lettering. 534 pages of facsimile copied diary entries. The entries date from 1857 to 1867. Acknowledgements to The State Government of Victoria, State Library of Victoria, Hamilton History Centre, Dr G Handbury AO, Margaret Gardiner, Godfrey and Margaret Mackersey, L Alan Brumley, M P Heuval.john mackersey, thomas norris, kenilworth, warrnambool history -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, Nu-color-vue or Nucolorvue Productions, "Eagle Hawk Victoria" "Eaglehawk, Victoria", mid 1960's?
Postcard - colour photograph of High St Eaglehawk, with No.4, in High St, with the Eaglehawk Post office and other buildings in the background. Has the Victoria Hotel on the side. Nu-colour-vue postcard, EH9. Divided back, printed in Australia. Has the various stamp values required for postage in Australia, New Zealand, UK and the USA in the stamp section. Has a kangaroo logo in the centre bottom or the rear.trams, tramways, bendigo, postcards, eaglehawk, high st -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Souvenir, Victoria Fine China, Miniature mug Warrnambool Thunder Point, C 1940
Warrnambool has been an attraction for tourists for over 100 years. It has been popular as a coastal resort and today the winter whale season brings more tourists. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries Warrnambool was promoted as a spa and health resort, partly because of its hot and cold sea water baths and partly because of its bracing climate and attractive coastline. Thunder Point, depicted on this item, has been a popular visiting spot for tourists for many years. Buying a high quality ornament such as this one was a popular activity of tourists in the mid 20th century. Tourists today buy souvenir items but the choice and range vary from what was available 80 years ago. This item is retained as an example of a local souvenir bought by tourists in the mid 20th century. This is a small white china mug with a gilt edging or strip around the top opening rim, the base and the handle. There is a colour image of a seascape in blue, yellow and black on the side of the mug and the maker’s name on the base.‘Victoria Fine China’tourism in warrnambool, souvenir china items 20th century, history of warrnambool -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The Plants Indigenous To The Colony of Victoria 2
This item is from the ‘Pattison Collection’, a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art, and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the lack of financial support led the WMI in 1911 to ask the City Council to take it over. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Library as it was then called. When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Ralph Pattison. Eventually, the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. RALPH ERIC PATTISON Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 Pattison accepted a position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council. His huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower areas of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave from 1942 to 1945 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However, he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. WARRNAMBOOL MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE Warrnambool's Mechanics' Institute (or Institution as it was sometimes called) was one of the earliest in Victoria. On 17th October 1853, a meeting was held where it was resolved to request the Lieutenant Governor of the Colony to grant land for the erection of a Mechanics' Institutes building. A committee was formed at the meeting and Richard Osburne chaired the first meeting of this committee. The land on the North West corner of Banyan and Merri Streets was granted but there were no funds to erect the building. The Formal Rights of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute's encompassed its aims and these were officially adopted in1859; "This Institution has for its object the diffusion of literary, scientific, and other useful knowledge amongst its members, excluding all controversial subjects, religious or political. These objects are sought to be obtained by means of a circulating library, a reading room, the establishment of classes, debates, and the occasional delivery of lectures on natural and experimental philosophy, mechanics, astronomy, chemistry, natural history, literature, and the useful and ornamental arts, particularly those which have a more immediate reference to the colony." The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute opened its first reading room in November 1884 in the National School building at the corner of Banyan and Timor Streets. The Institute was funded by member subscription, payable on a quarterly, half-yearly or yearly basis. Samuel Hannaford, the Manager of the Warrnambool Bank of Australasia, was the first Honorary Secretary of the Mechanics' Institutes, and an early President and Vice-President. He also gave several of the early lectures in the Reading Room. Another early Secretary, Librarian and lecturer was Marmaduke Fisher, the teacher at the National School. Lecture topics included The Poets and Poetry of Ireland', 'The Birth and Development of the Earth', 'The Vertebrae - with Remarks on the pleasures resulting from the study of Natural History' and 'Architecture'. In 1856 the Reading Room was moved to James Hider's shop in Timor Street, and by 1864 it was located in the bookshop of Davies and Read. In the 1860's the Mechanics' Institute struggled as membership waned but in 1866, after a series of fundraising efforts, the committee was able to purchase land in Liebig Street, on a site then called Market Square, between the weighbridge and the fire station. A Mechanics' Institute building was opened at this site in August 1871. The following year four more rooms were added to the main Reading Room and in 1873 the Artisan School of Design was incorporated into the Institute. The same year Joseph Archibald established a Museum; however, it deteriorated when he was transferred to Bendigo in 1877. In 1880, with Archibald's return to Warrnambool, the Museum was re-established, and in 1885 a new building was built at the back of the Institute to accommodate the re-created School of Design, the Art Gallery and the Museum. In 1887 the Museum section was moved to the former courthouse in Timor Street (for some time the walls of the building formed part of the TAFE cafeteria but all is now demolished)). In 1911 the Museum was transferred back to the original building and the management of the Mechanics' Institute was handed over to the Warrnambool City Council. The Museum and Art Gallery became one and housed many fine works of art, and the Library continued to grow. The building was well patronised, with records showing that at the beginning of the 20th century there were between 500 and 800 visitors. During World War One the monthly figures were in the thousands, with 3,400 people visiting in January 1915. The Museum was a much - loved Institution in Warrnambool until the contents of the Museum and Art Gallery were removed to make room for the Warrnambool City Council Engineers' Department. The contents were stored but many of the items were scattered or lost. When the original building was demolished the site became occupied by the Civic Centre, which included the new City Library. (The library was temporarily located in the old Palais building in Koroit Street.) In the process of reorganisation the Collection was distributed amongst the community groups: -The new City Library took some of the historical books and some important documents, historic photographs and newspapers. -The Art Gallery kept the 19th Century art collection and some of the artefacts from the museum. -The Historical Society has some items -The State Museum has some items -Some items were destroyed -Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village has old newspapers, Government Gazettes, most of the Mechanics' Institute Library, ledgers and documents connected to the Mechanics' Institute Library, some framed and unframed artworks and some photographs. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute Library book collection is deemed to be of great importance because it is one of the few collections in an almost intact state, and many of the books are now very rare and of great value. WARRNAMBOOL PUBLIC LIBRARY The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) was formed by a voluntary community group in 1863, within six years of Warrnambool’s beginnings, and its Reading Room opened in 1854. The WMI operated until 1963, at which time it was one of the oldest Mechanics’ Institutes in Victoria. Mechanics’ Institutes offered important services to the public including libraries, reading rooms and places to display and store collections of all sorts such as curiosities and local historical relics. In 1886 a Museum and Fine Arts Gallery were added to the WMI and by the beginning of the 20th century, there was also a billiards room and a School of Art. By this time all Mechanics’ Institutes in country Victoria had museums attached. Over the years the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Library was also known as the Warrnambool Public Library the Warrnambool Library and the Free Library. Early funding from the government was for the “Free Library”. The inscription in a book “Science of Man” was for the “Warrnambool Public Library”, donated by Joseph Archibald in 1899. Another inscription in the book “Catalogue of Plants Under Cultivation in the Melbourne Botanic Gardens 1 & 2, 1883” was presented to the “Warrnambool Library” and signed by the author W.R. Guilfoyle. In 1903 the Warrnambool Public Library decided to add a Juvenile Department to library and stock it with hundreds of books suitable for youth. In 1905 the Public Library committee decided to update the collection of books and added 100 new novels plus arrangements for the latest novels to be included as soon as they were available in Victoria. In July 1911 the Warrnambool Council took over the management of the Public Library, Art Gallery, Museum and Mechanics’ Institute and planned to double the size of the then-current building. In 1953, when Mr R. Pattison was Public Librarian, the Warrnambool Public Library’s senior section 10,000 of the 13,000 books were fiction. The children’s section offered an additional 3,400 books. The library had the equivalent of one book per head of population and served around 33 per cent of the reading population. The collection of books was made up of around 60 per cent reference and 40 per cent fiction. The library was lending 400 books per day. In 1963 the Warrnambool City Council allocated the site of the Mechanics’ Institute building, which included the Public Library, Museum and Art Gallery, for the new Municipal Offices and the Collections were dispersed until 1971. The Warrnambool Library took over the Mechanics’ Institute Library’s holdings on behalf of the Warrnambool City Council. Since the closure of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute the exact location and composition of the original WMI books and items have become unclear. Other materials have been added to the collection, including items from Terang MI, Warrnambool Court House and Customs House. Many of the books have been identified as the Pattison Collection, named after the Librarian who catalogued and numbered the books during his time as Warrnambool Public Librarian in the time before the Mechanics’ Institute closed. It seems that when Warrnambool became part of the Corangamite Regional Library some of the books and materials went to its head office in Colac and then back to Warrnambool where they were stored at the Art Gallery for quite some time. Some then went to the Warrnambool Historical Society, some stayed at the Art Gallery and some were moved to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village. The various stamps and labels on the books held at Flagstaff Hill show the variety of the collection’s distribution and origin. The books in the collection at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village date from the 1850s to the late 1950s and include rare and valuable volumes. Many of the books are part of the “Pattison Collection” after the Warrnambool’s Public Librarian, Mr R. Pattison. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. The Plants Indigenous To The Colony of Victoria 2 Author: Ferdinand Mueller Publisher: Government Printer Melbourne Date: 1864-1865 Further Information: John Ferres Government PrinterThe label on the spine cover with typed text PAT F 580 MUE Pastedown front endpaper has a sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library Front loose endpaper has a sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute Flyleaf has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Serviceflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Medal, Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria, 1895
Wilfred Clarence Busse was born in Chiltern, Victoria in 1898. His family first arrived in this region during the gold rush era, purchasing a piece of land adjacent to the Murray River. The spectacular scenery and rich history of the area is said to have inspired Busse in his writing. He attended Wesley College in his school days, before going on to study law at the University of Melbourne. After graduating from university, Busse would go on to become a barrister, but he is best known as a writer of fiction, publishing two novels: 'The Blue Beyond: A Romance of the Early Days in South Eastern Australia' and 'The Golden Plague: A Romance in the Early Fifties'. Busse died in 1960. This particular object is dated 1895, three years before Busse was born. It can thus be assumed that it was awarded to a relative of his, possibly his father in relation to their land by the Murray River. This object is significant as it is associated with Wilfred Clarence Busse, a celebrated author and barrister who grew up in the locality of Chiltern. It is also a medal awarded by the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria, a society that has held social and industrial significance since it was founded in the nineteenth century. Small, circular medal - made of either bronze or brass metal - depicting an agricultural background behind a female figure in a toga holding a wreath. Back side: The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria / Busse & Son / 1895wilfred clarence busse, w.c. busse, busse, gold rush, gold rush chiltern, busse author, the royal agricultural society of victoria, "the golden plague: a romance of the early fifties., "the blue beyond, rasv, medal, agricultural medal -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Ralph P Neqale, Jolly Dogs Are We - the history of yachting in Victoria 1835 - 1894, 1984
Jolly Dogs Are We - the history of yachting in Victoria 1838 - 1894, researched between 1970 and 1982 by author Ralph Neale. Hardback volume 338 pp with four-colour dust covertransport - shipping, sport - yachting, societies clubs unions and other organisations, hobson's bay, natural environment - lagoon, ralph p neale, alf hollarnd - sandridge waterman, wilbraham frederick evelyn liardet, wfe liardet -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Land Conservation Council Victoria Alpine Area, 1977
Report containing information from various sources relevant to the future use of public land in the alpine area of Victoria. History, climate, landform, vegetation, land use, are some of the aspects presented.Ruth Clarktopography, vegetation -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Hetherington John, Witness to Things Past Stone, Brick, Wood and Men in Early Victoria, 1964
A descriptive account with illustrations of twenty Victorian historical places nineteen of which were classification by the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) Stories of the people associated with the buildings gives insight into the early developmenarchitecture, heritage -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - SOUVENIR TO COMMEMORATE THE VISIT OF THE EMPIRE PARLIAMENTARY DELEGATION TO VICTORIA AUST 1926, 1926
Souvenir to Commemorate the visit of the Empire Parliamentary Delegation to Victoria, Australia 1926. Published by Osboldstone & Co. Pty. Ltd. Minor damage to front coverThe Government of Victoriavictoria, history, architecture, victorian architecture -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Document - License, Colony of Victoria, Miner's Right issued at Ballarat, 1856, 1856
This miner's right is held by the Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat. The original was glued onto a page in a large album of photographic images of early Ballarat. Recognising their significance the Council of the Old Colonists’ Association had them removed and restored. The originals are now framed and on display in the Old Colonists’ Hall.Blue Miner's Right issued at Ballarat in the Colony of Victoria.colony of victoria, miner's right, goldrush, ballarat, 1856 -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Souvenir - Souvenir Cup and Saucer Woodland Grove, Wodonga, Victoria, Royal Stafford China, c1940s
This item is from a collection donated by descendants of John Francis Turner of Wodonga. Mr. Turner was born on 6 June 1885. He completed all of his schooling at Scotts Boarding School in Albury, New South Wales. On leaving school, he was employed at Dalgety’s, Albury as an auctioneer. In 1924 John was promoted to Manager of the Wodonga Branch of Dalgety’s. On 15/03/1900 he married Beatrice Neal (born 7/12/1887 and died 7/2/1953) from Collingwood, Victoria. They had 4 daughters – Francis (Nancy), Heather, Jessie and Mary. In 1920, the family moved From Albury to Wodonga, purchasing their family home “Locherbie” at 169 High Street, Wodonga. "Locherbie" still stands in Wodonga in 2022. The collection contains items used by the Turner family during their life in Wodonga. A wide range of small china pieces carrying scenic views of holiday destinations or key locations were a popular kind of souvenir during much of the 20th century. Several different items have been produced to commemorate Wodonga and its landmarks over time. These items document key changes in Wodonga and its heritage. This plate depicts three key landmarks in Wodonga. THE SOLDIERS' MEMORIAL in Wodonga was unveiled on Tuesday 18th November 1924. It was designed by Messrs. Hosken & Co., of Hawthorn, Victoria. The monument is all of Australian workmanship. The pedestal is made of Harcourt granite, 9ft x 9ft at the base, and rising in seven courses to a height of 10ft 2in. The emblems (rising sun and wreath) are of bronze, and the lettering of the inscription and names of fallen soldiers are in raised lead letters. Originally the Memorial was completed with a full life size, 6ft in height, sculpture of an Australian soldier in Sicilian marble. The memorial bore the inscriptions: ERECTED BY THE RESIDENTS OF WODONGA AND DISTRICT IN MEMORY of the Men of this Town and District who fell in the Great War, 1914-1919, Also in grateful recognition of the men who served and returned. “Lest We Forget.” In 1982, due to frequent vandalism and high cost of materials to repair, the soldier statue was removed and later installed at the RSL Rooms. THE WATER TOWER is a major landmark of High Street, Wodonga. It began operation from January 1924 until it ceased operation in 1959. It stood unused for a decade until the lower section was modified and put to use as “ The Tower’s Cobbler’s Inn” in 1962. In 1972 Wodonga City Council proposed to demolish the Tower. Their suggestion received an unfavorable response from the city’s citizens, so the Tower still stands today. THE BAND ROTUNDA was officially opened on Sunday 5th September 1920 at the naming of the triangular reserve at the corner of High and Hovell Streets as Woodland Grove. The Wodonga Band gave a public performance on this occasion. The tri-coloured ribbon, which stretched across the entrance to the Rotunda was cut by Mrs R.H Murphy, daughter of Mr. John Woodland, secretary of the Wodonga Shire Council for 35 years, after whom the area was named. The rotunda has since been moved to Martin Park, Wodonga. This item comes from a collection used by a prominent citizen of Wodonga. It is also representative of a domestic item common in the 1940s and features significant landmarks used in many forms to represent the city of Wodonga.This bone china cup and saucer set features an image of Woodland Grove. Wodonga, Victoria. The image incorporates landmarks in Woodland Grove, including the Soldiers' Memorial, the Rotunda and the Water Tower. There is a makers' mark imprinted on the underside of the plate."ROYAL STAFFORD/BONE CHINA/ MADE IN ENGLAND/ 423" . A crown is in the centre of the textmemorabilia, woodland grove, wodonga victoria -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Black and white postcard, Rose Stereograph Company, Stevenson Falls, Marysville, Vic, 1920-1954
A postcard in a series produced by the Rose Stereograph Company in Victoria, Australia as a souvenir of Marysville.A black and white photograph of Steavenson Falls in Marysville in Victoria. The Steavenson Falls is named after the Victorian Assistant Commissioner of Roads and Bridges, John Steavenson, who arrived in Victoria in the early 1860s. This postcard was produced by the Rose Stereograph Company as a souvenir of Marysville.COPYRIGHT POST CARD The "Rose" Series/ De Luxe A Real Photograph/ Produced in Australia Published by the Rose Stereograph Co./ Armadale, Victoriasteavenson falls, stevenson falls, marysville, victoria, waterfalls, rose series postcard, p.10200, postcard, souvenir, john steavenson -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Ephemera (Item) - Information brochure, Visit Marysville in the beautiful Mystic Mountains of Victoria, and stay at Camellia Cottage or Camellia Log Cabin, Unknown
An information brochure regarding Camellia Cottage and Camellia Log Cabin in Marysville.An information brochure regarding Camellia Cottage and Camellia Log Cabin in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, camellia cottage, camellia log cabin, accommodation -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Ephemera (Item) - Information brochure, Visit Marysville in the beautiful Mystic Mountains of Victoria, and stay at Camellia Cottage or Camellia Log Cabin, Unknown
An information brochure regarding Camellia Cottage and Camellia Log Cabin in Marysville.An information brochure regarding Camellia Cottage and Camellia Log Cabin in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, camellia cottage, camellia log cabin, accommodation -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Ephemera (Item) - Information brochure, Visit Marysville in the beautiful Mystic Mountains of Victoria, and stay at Camellia Cottage or Camellia Log Cabin, Unknown
An information brochure regarding Camellia Cottage and Camellia Log Cabin in Marysville.An information brochure regarding Camellia Cottage and Camellia Log Cabin in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, camellia cottage, camellia log cabin, accommodation -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, BROWN, Frances, Family and local history sources in Victoria, 1988
victoria, history, local, genealogy, directories, sources -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, MORGAN, Marjorie Jean, Nosological index 1863 and staff and registrars of the Registrar-General's Department Victoria 1862, 1987
Stamped 'Phillip Island & District Historical Society'. Facsimiles "reproduced by permission of the Honourable The President of the Legislative Assembly'-T.p. verso. Available from The Manager, Marjorie Morgan Publications, P.O. Box 300, Blackburn, Vic. 3130.victoria, registrar, generals department, death, mortality, history -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, ELLIS, Mary, People & plants : a history of gardening in Victoria, 2003
gardening, victoria, history, gardens, gardeners, biography -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, LEEK, Bob, Sail traders of Port Phillip and Victoria, 2008-2010
Four Volumes - Vol I & II under Registration No. 2056 donated by Peter Taylor on the 2/9/2009 Vol III & IV under Registration No. 3016 donated by Peter Taylor on the 2/2/2011coasters, victoria, ships, port phillip bay, history, sailing ships -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Black and white postcard, Rose Stereograph Company, Cathedral Mount From Mt. Gordon, Marysville, VIC, 1913-1967
A postcard in a series produced by the Rose Stereograph Company in Victoria, Australia as a souvenir of Marysville.An early postcard of Cathedral Mount and the Cathedral Range from Mount Gordon near Marysville in Victoria.POST CARD The "Rose" Series/ De Luxe A Real Photograph/ Produced in Australia Published by the Rose Stereograph Co./ Armadale, Victoria.mount cathedral, cathedral range, victoria, mount gordon, p.2291, postcard, souvenir, rose series postcard