on back: St Kilda Junction showing old police paddock and canoe tree? Date unknown, but before bitumen surfacing of roads -- pre 1900? Copy courtesy LaTrobe Library, Melbourne Handwritten: about 1858copy of(?) black and white photograph fair condition unmountedSt Kilda Junction showing old police paddock and canoe tree? Date unknown, but before bitumen surfacing of roads -- pre 1900? Copy courtesy LaTrobe Library, Melbourne Handwritten: about 1858

These wooden trees for riding stocks are a concept that was brought to early colonial days from "mother" England. Gentle folk of wealth and status used these trees from early 1800's to keep and maintain their riding boots in their correct form. This form of maintaining the tall riding boot structure was maintained in Australia by the rural "elite" both on cattle properties and smaller cattle stations in the early 1900's. Good riding boots were a status symbol in rural and outback Australia. The riding stocks "wooden trees" are very significant in the Kiewa Valley because they were used by members of some of the original grazing cattle families to settle there. Both cattle and sheep properties occupied large areas of the Kiewa Valley and they also herded their flock and herd on the Bogong High Plains region. These stocks and boots were worn by Fred Roper whose great grand daughter donated them to KVHS. Therefore these boots and stocks would date from 1880's to 1920's and are a good representation of the style of boots worn during this period. This pair of wooden stocks for riding boots trees has been manufactured to a very high standard. Each of the four boot tree parts fit snugly together and maintain their form, and that of the boot that they occupy. The groove channels and foot forms (tongue and groove) are exact and once snapped together become very solid. There is a brass ring, attached by a small brass "peg" on each of the thin "sliding" middle uprights. See KVHS 0177 - Riding boots.On top "L" (for left boot), "R" (for right boot)horse. country. leather. gaiters. high plains. grazing. cattlemen. laces. studs. stocks. roper family. bogong high plains.

Note from T.H. Kneen 13 February 1991, "Right hand tall tree is Californian Redwood. Over Pergola-Banksia Rose." On 19 November 1991, "Weatherboard construction of right rear of residence was modified/replaced to provide a bedroom for Mr. McLennan's family - he had 6 daughters. That room was later converted to a bathroom with three large storage cupboards." 2 copies black and white photograph. B91.17 and B91.18. View of various trees, shrubs and flowers. House on rise. On reverse "1913."trees, shrubs, flowers, californian redwood, mr. mclennan, principal's residence, principal's house, cordyline

We hold 2 copies of this post card, the image of which which had been hand-tinted. The tree guards along the street prevented horses from browsing on their bark and leaves. The street on the right is probably Beatrice Avenue. SLV collection dates the post card as c1906.A coloured stamped postcard identified as Albany Crescent, Surrey Hills, Victoria showing the tree plantings on the naturestrips, gutters and houses with picket fences.SHP2213a Postcard front "Albany Crescent, Surrey Hills, Victoria". On the back is a message addressed to Mr N Smith at Phillip Island from "Ada". SHP2213b Received 2001 See our postcard print also/ From Julie Jones Heritage Officer Whitehorse/ after Heritage Trails published/ Have an original card already.albany crescent, surrey hills, ada, mr n smith, phillip island, post cards, 1901-1910

Metal box with a hinged lid, front panel decorated with silver lettering and green background.Tea No 290. Colchin's Tea Stores PHONE J2565 Direct Importer of Finest Teas, Coffee & Cocoas Always over the Commonwealth Standard of extract ~Blends to suit individual Tastes! 110 BRIDGE ROAD. RICHMOND.. CITY END Your recommendation favoured MELBOURNE

Label for a packet of Gilt Edge Tea printed on heavy paper. Shows the four sides of the packet. Printed in dark blue and gold. Two have Gilt Edge Tea with flowers in the top left corner and each side of Tea. One has the name Wm. Craig, The Beehive Stores, Phone 9, Yarragon. This package contains 1/2 lb. Net. The fourth: Gilt Edge Tea is from India and Ceylon.business, printers, cambridge press, cambridge press collection, gilt edge tea, wm craig, the beehive stores

Alva Dorothy GOODEN (1864-1949) Gooden was a china painter who is best known for her decoration of many dishes, plates and vases with Australian wildflowers and blackboy trees. Although Alva Gooden painted on a variety of different china including Wembley Ware, she was not one of the artists employed at the Subiaco WA china factory. Much of her work is simply signed ALVA. (https://www.daao.org.au/bio/alva-dorothy-gooden/, accessed 25 March 2017)Image of three saucers and a small cup, all handpainted by Alva Gooden, and depicting Grass Trees. alva gooden, blackboys, grass trees, china, alva

The first Mt Dandenong State School opened in a shed on the property of William Ferguson on the corner of Blythe and Old Coach Roads. The first teacher was Miss Ethel Gruber who opened the school on May 11th, 1897. It wasn’t until 1901 that the school shifted over the road into an old school building that was moved up to the new site from Ringwood. All the old buildings were demolished to make way for a new school that opened in 1991. There are many old, European trees that were planted in the grounds during Arbor Days. Students standing at base of large Sequoia Tree in grounds of school in 1997, centenary year.mount dandenong, mt dandenong school, sequoia, centenary, trees

B/W photo of Landsborough McKenzie Street scene taken 1924. Tree lined street wooden building with verandah on left Telegraph pole and light on right.Black and White Photograph Postcard of a tree lined street - wooden building with veranda on the left - on the right telegraph pole. also a light pole. Two (2) Photographs, One Postcard and one enlargementon Rear: Post Card Correspondence Address Only In Grey Print Kodak Australia forming a square, Kodak top and Bottom, Australia Left and Right. In blue ink hand written "Landsborough looking up towards the school 1924 with 1924 Underlined. Bottom right " Coffee Palace"commercial

Appears as an illustration in, "Green Grows Our Garden," A.P. Winzenried p 106. Students identified as Oliver Frost and Dian Durrant. the caption reads, "The Old Nursery had only bare facilities but note the espalier fruit tree and the Shade House."Black and white photograph. 2 male students working outside the Shade House putting potted plants in small glasshouses. Espaliered fruit trees in the background.On reverse, "Photograph by Publicity Branch Victorian Department Of Agriculture Ref. No. c.1695Q ."students, shade house, glasshouses, green grows our garden, a.p. winzenried, oliver frost, dian durrant, espaliered fruit trees, students working outside, old nursery, nursery

Commonly used 2 cup aluminium teapot with lid, Bakelite handle and knob.Two cup tea pot with lid; bakelite handle and knob"Swan Brand Made in England The Carlton 2 cups" engraved on baseteapots

Construction of the Bendigo Chinese Tea House, Nolan Street, Bendigo.buildings, commercial, tea house

Construction of the Bendigo Chinese Tea House, Nolan Street, Bendigo.buildings, commercial, tea house

Construction of the Bendigo Chinese Tea House, Nolan Street, Bendigo.buildings, commercial, tea house

Construction of the Bendigo Chinese Tea House, Nolan Steet, Bendigo.buildings, commercial, tea house

White china tea cup with saucer decorated with gold shamrocks.domestic equipment, food consumption, kitchen

BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH OF HOSPITAL WOOD CHOP - TEA BREAK.On reverse handwritten in lead pencil; Hospital Woodchop/George Rickardlocal history, photographs, hospital, hospital woodchop

Belonged to Julie Jones' motherGreen plastic 'apron band' to support tea towel-apron.

Black & white photograph of three children sitting at a tea table.till family

Lest We Forget tea towel Darwin 1942 - 1992miscellaneous, general

"Picnickers in the Gardens", Port Fairy. Most likely a Terang day because of the tanks, tables and equipment involvedBlack and white Photograph of Ladies serving tea in the botanical GardensBorough of Port Fairy Town Clerkgardens, picnic, botanical, gipps street

In the early l 970's , when our population was increasing rapidly and resident ministers were needed at both Melton and Bacchus Marsh, and after discussion between both denominations over many months a decision was reached , that in both areas they would unite and be known as Methodist - Presbyterian joint parishes. In 1972 Ministers were appointed, and Melton's minister occupied one of the Bacchus Marsh Manses during the building of Melton's church residence in Y uille Street. Services were held at Scots Presbyterian Church Melton. Youth Club and church meetings were held in the Methodist Church at Brooklyn Road, Melton South. At a joint Parish Committee Meeting held in May 1975 at Melton South - a major item of business was finance, to meet the repayments on the recently built Church Manse and the minister's Stipend. The meeting closed without any solution to this problem being made. As the men restacked the chairs Maisie and I viewed the building with the possibility of opening an Opp Shop on the premises. We then made the suggestion to the other members and during the forthcoming weeks investigations concerning the feasibility of this idea were made, volunteers recruited and the shop opened in July 1975. The first contribution to the Church funds of $1,600 was made in 1976 and was followed by regular contributions to the church budget each year. In 1981 a 30'x 20' steel garage costing $2,000 was erected adjacent to the original Methodist Church to provide more space. Meanwhile an Opp Shop was opened in Melton Markets and operated from 1981 to 1985. Further accommodation was needed at Yuille Street and the Atco Hall was installed at the rear of the Bluestone Church (known as Melton Uniting Church - 1977). A large proportion of finance for this project was contributed by the Opp Shop $16,000. Simultaneously finance was being built up to provide further facilities at Brooklyn Rd, resulting in the commencement of a concrete block masonry and steel extension, with facilities & fittings, being commenced during 1986 & completed in 1989. The approximate total cost of this structure was $60,000. Over the 16 years, members and friends of our church have contributed many many hours to staff the shop and many other supportive works. As an acknowledgement of their efforts, our Minister prepared Certificates for Service and Dedication which were presented to 75 supporters at a special Church Service in June 1991. The assistance that has been given to the community of Melton & District has been extensive and much appreciated by many families. In addition many appeals for goods and clothing have been received and packages sent to many outside supportive agencies. Three volunteers having a tea break in the staffroom of the Op Shoplocal identities, churches

Wedding gift to Mr. & Mrs. J.A. Lord IN 1901.Oval Silver tea pot with intricate design on side of pot."Daniel & Arter EPBN"teapots

A large number of people sit at tables inside a tent/marquee. The men are dressed in three piece suits with ties and the ladies have floor length dresses and most wear hats. Two men wear darkened glasses. Vines and flowers are strung around the two tent poles in the centre,, with one vine attaching both poles and holding a Christmas bell shape between them. On the tables sit cups and small plates, with larger empty plates possibly holding sandwiches or slices, suitable for a garden party event. No people have been identified, although in an associated letter, Phyl Matthews puts forth that that one man is not her grandfather.B/W photograph of group having tea inside a tentassociation for the advancement of the blind, phyllis matthews