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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Document, Notes on Job. Hone, n.d
Notes on Job Hone's arrival in Victoria in 1850.Notes on Job Hone's arrival in Victoria in 1850, one of the first people to discover gold at Avoca, returned to Box Hill in 1853 and bought land. he assisted in establishing most of the churches in the area.Notes on Job Hone's arrival in Victoria in 1850. hone, job, pioneers -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Book, Historic Places of South West Victoria
This is the third in a series of booklets produced by the Land Conservation Council in 1997 (176 pages). Booklets One and Two (1996) contained A Descriptive Report and Proposed Recommendations. The Final Recommendations include information on processes for protection of historic places, lists of significant places in the south-western region and aboriginal historic places. Attached inside the back cover are two maps showing the location of the significant places.This is a useful book as it lists the declared historic sites in the region and researchers will find the information helpful. This is a soft-cover book with a multi-coloured cover featuring a photograph of the Pioneers Memorial, Deep Lead. It has a red-coloured spine and back cover.Front Cover – Historic Places - Special Investigation - South-Western Victoria - Final Recommendations – Land Conservation Council Spine – Historic Places – South-Western Victoria – Final Recommendations – Land Conservation Council Back Cover – Historic Places, Final Rec., code used for retail sales warrnambool -
Lorne Historical SocietyMap, F W Niven Lithos, The Mountjoy Lorne Estate, 1889
In 1888 a company was formed to acquire and subdivide the land of the Mountjoy Brothers. The land totaled 197 acres and included Erskine House. The land colored red was that of the Mountjoys. The subdivision map was printed in 1889A paper map of the Mountjoy Estate Lorne , showing allotments, with their owners, and naming land use. It has four black and white line drawings , Erskine House, Mountain View’s, the Rapids, Erskine House sea view and Erskine Falls. The map is largely black and white with red and blue colouring. The map is mstuck to brown paper. lorne, subdivision map, erskine house, mountjoy brothers, -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPostcard - First concrete bridge over North Arm Lakes Entrance Victoria, H D Bulmer, 1920 c
First concrete bridge over North Arm swamp land behind buildings on Esplanade low sand dunes on outer barrier Lakes Entrance VictoriaBlack and white postcard of township showing first concrete bridge over North Arm swamp land behind buildings on Esplanade low sand dunes on outer barrier Lakes Entrance VictoriaLakes Entrance from Princes Highwayislands, roads and streets, bridges, township -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Roberts' recollections, 1/10/2000 12:00:00 AM
On the occasion of 100 years of Federation.On the occasion of 100 years of Federation, John Roberts, former municipal officer (land uses and valuer) at Nunawading, recalls the problems families encountered with the provision of services for subdivisions and shopping in Nunawading in the 1950s and 1960s.On the occasion of 100 years of Federation.roberts, john, water supply, electricity supply, city of nunawading -
Orbost & District Historical Societycertificate of title, 1895
This certificate of title is a record of interests and rights affecting land owned by James Nixon of Orbost, sawmiller. James Nixon was a significant and influential citizen of Orbost's early years.A certificate of title of land -black print on white paper. It has a red stamp dated -"23 Sep 1895" overstamped with "fee 20/-" in black. It is signed "Edward Davies(?) Duncombe (?). at the bottom is a diagram of the block shaded in blue ink.nixon-james land certificate-of-title -
Myrtleford and District Historical SocietyGold Mining Sign
This sign was required to be displayed in the vicinity of gold mining sites. Myrtleford district was known to have had 100 sites within a ten mile radius of the town; the sign was recovered by Charlie McFadyen, a local prospector and fossicker, of some 60 yearsThe sign relates to local gold mining activity, a key source of wealth and employment from 1854 to the late 19th century. Such signs continued to be in use during the period between World War 1 and 2,including the period of the Great Depression.Tin rectangular mining sign embossed with a warningInscription: "THIS LAND IS AURIFEROUS AND SUBJECT TO MINING CONDITIONS"auriferous mining -
Finnish Society of MelbourneDeed document of Finnish Society of Melbourne, Office of titles Victoria, 1889
The Finnish Society of Melbourne purchased the old Red Robin Hosiery from Nelson Bros. proprietary Limited on the 4th of March 1974. The building was purchased as a home for the Society. On the document there are 9 members as joint proprietors. A trust document was created at the time.Their were joint proprietors. The document was not in the name of the Society. Additional trust document was made at the time.Large document Certificate of Title under the transfer of land staturecertificate of title -
National Wool MuseumPennant
STRATFORD-UPON-AVON Shakespeare Land ENGLANDstratford upon avon, england -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPhotograph, Fish, Marie, 1999 c
Photographed from a book illustrationPhotograph of a woodcut depicting an early camp of fishermen on Lake Victoria, Gippsland Lakes, Victoria.Fishermen's Camp, Lake Victoria, Gipps Landvegetation, camping, arts and crafts -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, McGrath, Michelle, Trestle Bridge, 2005
Research, interpretation and management recommendations for the trestle bridge at Stony Creek, Nowa Nowa, Gippsland, VictoriaConservation and Land Management Culture Analysis Reporttransport, bridges -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - MARKS COLLECTION: PARISH PLAN OF WHITE HILLS
Sepia coloured map showing allotments in Parish of Sandhurst (White Hills) Written on LH side of map town and Suburban Lots White Hills Parish of Sandhurst. Scale is shown in chains. Surveyed by Horage Walker. Photo lithographed at the Department of Lands & Survey, Melbourne by J.Noone, Price 1/-. 6th. January 1865. Map shows Race Course Reserve at top of sheet, Municipal boundary is marked on LH side. Comments re vegetation throughout map. For example, poor soil timbered with Box scrub.on the back--Plan of Land White Hills Sandhurstbendigo, planning, white hills parish map, horage walker, j noone, department of lands and survey, -
National Wool MuseumShoes, Womens hiking boots
Par tof the womens casual 'sportwool' uniform for the Winter Olympic games, 2002LAND ROVER GO EVERYWHERE FOOTWEAR Du Pont certified Thermolite Thin insulation LAND ROVER GO EVERYWHERE FOOTWEARfashion, shoes, costume, sport, salt lake city -
National Wool MuseumShoes, Mens Hiking Boots
Part of the Mens Winter Olympic Uniform (as worn in the opening ceremony). However, these boots are unused.Pair of mens hiking boots as worn in the Opening Ceremony of the Winter Olympics, Salt Lake City, 2002Land Rover Go Everywhere Footwear Du Pont Certified Thermolite Thin Insulation Land Rover Go Everywhere Footwearfashion, costume, shoes, leather, sport, salt lake city -
Mont De LanceyDocument - Land Permit to Subdivide Land, Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works, 5th July 1974
Vintage legal documents for land division in Victoria, especially those predating the Torrens system (October 1862), are often found in the Public Record Office Victoria (PROV). These documents, like deeds and Crown grants, can help trace the history of land ownership and division. A letter from the Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works stating the application by Mr M. H. Proctor of Wandin dated 23rd April, 1974 for a permit to subdivide land in Wandin Yallock has been approved by the Board on 23 April, 1974. There are conditions required. The letter is signed: 'Yours faithfully, (O.T. W. Cosgriff) Assistant Secretary' for 'Mr. M. H. Proctor, Queens Road, Wandin, 3139. 'Board's Reference: Appln No, TP 76484'legal documents, contracts, documents, indentures -
Federation University Historical Collection
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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Group Garden Turfed Out, 1992
The proposed Government sale of part of Nunawading Youth Residential Centre has forced one of Nunawading's Community Gardens out of its home.The proposed Government sale of part of Nunawading Youth Residential Centre has forced one of Nunawading's Community Gardens out of its home. The families involved are very upset, but the Council has no formal agreement with the Government over the use of the land.The proposed Government sale of part of Nunawading Youth Residential Centre has forced one of Nunawading's Community Gardens out of its home. community gardens, nunawading youth residential centre, community services victoria, nunawading community gardens -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyPhotograph, Maroondah Highway Central, Ringwood. Coffee Palace and shops along Main Street between Adelaide Street and Melbourne Street. c1920's
Black and white photographWritten on back of photograph: "Land values - Main Street, Ringwood - land worth £50 pounds a foot." Image is taken from a land sale brochure and shows cars and horse drawn vehicles parked in front of buildings. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Article, Far out is out, 20/11/1994 12:00:00 AM
land sale on old Blackburn North Primary SchoolAdvertisement in Sunday Age for land sale on old Blackburn North Primary School land, appearing 20 November 1994. land sale on old Blackburn North Primary School land subdivision, springfield road, blackburn north, primrose street, blackburn north primary school -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, A win for all in give and take, 1990
Article about the conclusion reached through negotiation between land developers and residents of Vermont over subdivision of Wunderlich landArticle about the conclusion reached through negotiation between land developers and residents of Vermont over subdivision of Wunderlich landArticle about the conclusion reached through negotiation between land developers and residents of Vermont over subdivision of Wunderlich landrooks road vermont, mitcham road vermont, land subdivision, wunderlich limited -
Bacchus Marsh & District Historical SocietyMap, Bacchus Marsh Estate sold 30th June 1888 and sold 28 December 1895
Blocks of land in this area of Bacchus Marsh were sold in lots between 1888 and the late 1890s. This map shows sales made in 1888 and 1895.Single page map showing allotments of land bounded by Pilmer Street, Graham Street, Sydney Street and Maddingley Road (Grant Street) in Bacchus Marsh.The area is dissected by Como Street down the central area. 43 blocks of land are shown with the names of buyers or sellers in 1888 written in black in. Buyers or sellers for December 1895 are written in red ink. Part of a set of maps which are pasted into a bound volume containing 76 maps or plans in total. High resolution digital image stored on BMDHS computer network. bacchus marsh victoria maps, land sales bacchus marsh, pilmer street bacchus marsh, graham street bacchus marsh, sydney street bacchus marsh, como street bacchus marsh, maddingley road bacchus marsh, grant street bacchus marsh -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Document, leaflet Box Cottage Museum, Bambra Press Ltd, 2019
Reprint 2019 by Bambra Press Ltd; Original Print 2016 This Leaflet / Brochure was compiled by City of Moorabbin Historical Society members Carol Poole, Joan Moore, Fran Bader for distribution to visitors, schools, libraries and local community to promote knowledge of Box Cottage Museum and the early settlement in the Moorabbin area. Glen Eira City Council Community Grant 2016 was obtained to finance printing by MKR Printing Ltd. Carnegie. Topics Box Cottage Museum, City of Moorabbin Historical Society, 1918 Chinese silk wedding dress, contact details, map, Box Family, Rietman Family, Land tenure records, Henry Dendy Special Survey 1841Reprint 2019, Original print 2016 Leaflet/Brochure compiled by CMHS members for distribution to visitors, schools, local community to promote knowledge of Box Cottage Museum and early settlement in the Moorabbin area1 x A4 glossy, colour, printed on both sides with photographsPage 1 BOX COTTAGE MUSEUM Page 2 William & Elizabeth Box, Land, August Rietman & Familycity of moorabbin, brighton, dendy henry, box william, box elizabeth, rietman august, rietman frieda, box cottage museum ormond, box alonzo, glen eira city council, city of moorabbin historical society, ormond, bentleigh, cheltenham, bambra press ltd port melbourne, -
City of KingstonPamphlet - Colour, Roy Dunn Pty. Ltd, Central Corner Estate Moorabbin and Highett, c. 1923
Sales plan for land in the suburbs of Highett and Moorabbin, bordered by Point Nepean Road and Wickham Road East incorporating William StreetThe developing urban area of Highett and Moorabbin within the City of Kingston. This land sale pamphlet illustrates the subdivision of land within the municipality and the changing demographic of the district as new houses are constructed close to infrastructure.Colour pamphlet advertising for private sale land in the Central Corner Estate in Moorabbin and Highett. Incorporates a map of the estate bordered by Point Nepean Road and Wickham Road East, with subdivisions also available on both sides of William Street. Handwritten in blue pencil on subdivision plan: a tick is drawn on subdivisions 2-18 Handwritten in blue pencil on subdivision 6: a box with an x inside Handwritten in blue pencil on subdivisions 10 and 12: S Handwritten in black ink on front page: [indecipherable] / McKittricks Handwritten in grey pencil on rear page: McKilhick / Nepean Rd Handwritten in grey pencil on rear page upside down: 160000 / 15 8300 [crossed out] land sales, estate, highett, moorabbin -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - KELLY AND ALLSOP COLLECTION: VICTORIA LAND TAX ACT 1910 - FORM, 31/12/1910 to 01/03/1911
Document. KELLY & ALLSOP COLLECTION. Three copies of Schedule B of Land Tax Act of Victoria 1910. 'Return of Land and Monies Owing on Mortgage of Land.' Each form partly filled out by Arthur Allsop in pencil, ie 'Particulars of Land' section. He owns two houses in Wills St and a vacant block of land at Pyke/Brodie Streets. Instructions to taxpayers 'Every owner of land must furnish a return before 1st March 1911 of all lands owned on 31 Dec 1910.'Taxation Office of Victoriabusiness, stockbroker, kelly & allsop, kelly & allsop collection, victoria land tax act 1910, schedule b -
Bacchus Marsh & District Historical SocietyMap, Bacchus Marsh Tuesday 23rd Oct. 1888, Lodge & Dunn's Paddocks 1888. Business and Mansion Sites
This map was created as a plan for an auction of land close to the Bacchus Marsh Railway Station. The auction took place on 23 October 1888. 102 allotments of land from an area known as Lodge and Dunn's paddocks was offered for sale. The auction was conducted by auctioneers based in Melbourne and was advertised in Melbourne newspapers as well as in the Bacchus Marsh Express newspaper. The auction plan contains a range of details including the selling agents, Munro and Baillieu; W.P. Lockhart; and John Turner, all of Melbourne, deposit terms for purchases, price of railway passes for a return trip from Melbourne to Bacchus Marsh of 1 shilling, and a description of the land as having 'magnificent views and perfect drainage'. A single page paper map showing allotments of land for sale along the Parwan Road in Maddingley. The map is pasted into a bound volume containing 76 maps or plans in total. High resolution digital image stored on BMDHS computer network. At bottom on left side: 'Harston & Co. Lith, Melb.'land sales bacchus marsh, land sales maddingley, bacchus marsh victoria maps, maddingley victoria maps -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document, Extract from 17 Construction Sqn RAE Routine Orders: letter of thanks from the people of Tam Phuoc
The letter is from the people of Tam Phuoc expressing their thanks to the commanders & all drivers & crews of the 17th Const. Sqn Land Clearing Team & the 3rd Cav Det attached to the Land Clearing Team for clearing the land for their village.17th construction squadron, 3rd cavalry regiment, land mines -- tam phuoc -
Clunes Museum
Document - REPORT, HEPBURN SHIRE, 2024
PLANNING POLICY PRINCIPLES WILL BE TAILORED TO RESPOND TO LANDSCAPE VARIATION AND DRIVERS OF LAND USE CHANGE AND THE DIFFERENTIAL IMPACT THAT THESE HAVE ACROSS THE SHIRE....1 RURAL HEPBURN - AGRICULTURAL LAND STUDY AND RURAL SETTLEMENT STRATEGY, UNBOUND REPORT PRINTED IN COLOUR ON PAPER, 94 PAGES .2 FUTURE HEPBURN - CLUNES STRUCTURE PLAN, UNBOUND REPORT PRINTED IN COLOUR ON PAPER, 67 PAGES ADOPTED BY HEPBURN SHIRE COUNCIL 3 SEPTEMBER 2024hepburn shire council, rural settlement strategy -
Surrey Hills Historical Society CollectionBook, Historic Places Investigation, Aug-16
In March 2014, the then Minister for Environment and Climate change requested the Victorian Environmental Assessment Council (VEAC) to undertake an investigation into historic places on public land across Victoria. This final report completes VEAC's investigation.In March 2014, the then Minister for Environment and Climate change requested the Victorian Environmental Assessment Council (VEAC) to undertake an investigation into historic places on public land across Victoria. This final report completes VEAC's investigation.historiic buildings - victoria, historic sites - victoria, public lands - victoria, veac -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPostcard - Harpers Bay Gippsland Lakes, H D Bulmer, 1925 c
Harpers Bay showing the jetty where tourist launches moored for passengers to land and walk up to Mrs Westersons Cliffcrest Tea Rooms, Jemmys Point in distance Gippsland Lakes VictoriaBlack and white postcard of Harpers Bay showing the jetty where tourist launches moored for passengers to land and walk up to Mrs Westersons Cliffcrest Tea Rooms, Jemmys Point in distance Gippsland Lakes VictoriaHarpers Bay Gippsland Lakesbridges, islands, waterways, gippsland lakes -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPhotograph - John Kral, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1/03/1990 12:00:00 AM
John Kral competing in the A grade 250cc event at motor cycle meeting held at Campbells property Hoggs Land Lakes Entrance Victoria. Also black and white photograph taken during event at Motor Cross meet at Campbells showing one competitor airborne onlookers and vehicle parked beside track number 03950.1 size 7 x 12 cmBlack and white photograph of John Kral competing in the A grade 250cc event at motor cycle meeting held at Campbells property Hoggs Land Lakes Entrance Victoria people, sports, events, clubs
