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Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Robin Boyd, 1967
... , Bundoora, Victoria, Australia, 1967-68. (Architects: Hassell..., Victoria, Australia, 1967-68. (Architects: Hassell McConnell ...Colour slide in a mount. Glenn College, Latrobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia, 1967-68. (Architects: Hassell McConnell and Partners .)Made in Australia / 21 / APR 67M4melbourne, slide -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Book, Oxford University Press, Pounds and pedigrees : The Upper Class in Victoria, 1850-80, 1991
... elite (social sciences) -- australia -- victoria -- history....) -- australia -- victoria -- history. upper class -- australia ...Sweeping history of public and private life in Melbourne's Establishment during the mid-to late 19th century. Contains extensive biographical entries, a bibliography, an index, and appendices which include lists of landowners in 1879 and club members.xv, 619 pages ; 23 cm.1 v 225x160: indexnon-fictionSweeping history of public and private life in Melbourne's Establishment during the mid-to late 19th century. Contains extensive biographical entries, a bibliography, an index, and appendices which include lists of landowners in 1879 and club members.elite (social sciences) -- australia -- victoria -- history., upper class -- australia -- victoria -- history., elite (social sciences), manners and customs., upper class., victoria -- social life and customs., victoria., upper classes history, victoria, elite (social sciences) -- virginia -- history., upper classes -- victoria -- history., social classes -- victoria -- history -- 19th century., upper class -- victoria -- history -- 19th century., upper classes -- victoria -- history -- 19th century., elite (social sciences) -- victoria -- history -- 19th century., upper class -- victoria., elite (social sciences) -- victoria., upper class -- victoria -- history., elite (social sciences) -- victoria -- history., upper classes -- history., pioneers and pioneer life -- victoria., victoria -- social conditions -- 1834-1900., victoria -- social conditions -- history., victoria -- history -- 1851-1900., victoria -- social life and customs -- 1834-1900., social class, elites, social customs, history, book -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Artwork, other - Engraving, James Thomson, Port Melbourne Town Hall, 1885
... handbook of Victoria, Australia" prepared for the Colonial...Port Melbourne, Victoria, Australia..., from the "Ïllustrated handbook of Victoria, Australia" prepared ...Purchased on E-Bay from Jane Nicholas, who says the editor of the "Ïllustrated Handbook" states that the illustrations are taken from the "Sketcher" and the "Ïllustrated Australian News"."Port Melbourne Town Hall" - an imaginative engraving of the building which bears little resemblance, from the "Ïllustrated handbook of Victoria, Australia" prepared for the Colonial and Indian Exhibition in London. A page removed by the vendor.built environment - civic, port melbourne town hall -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, McGuinness, C, Gippsland Memories Reminiscences of Early Days around Lakes Entrance, Bairnsdale and Sale, 1948
... Lakes, Victoria, Australia area, particularly Lakes Entrance...Moe, Victoria, Australia... recording some historical events in the Gippsland Lakes, Victoria ...A booklet recording some historical events in the Gippsland Lakes, Victoria, Australia area, particularly Lakes Entrance, Bairnsdale and Sale. These articles first appeared in 'Moe Star' between October and December, 1948.settlers, transport, agriculture, ships and shipping -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Streets of Hamilton, 2007 (revised and reprinted 2009)
... ’ ‘Western Victoria Australia’ ‘By John McKay’ ‘A History...Hamilton, Victoria, Australia... Victoria Australia’ ‘By John McKay’ ‘A History of the People behind ...This is a book providing information on the streets of Hamilton, Victoria and the origin of the names. Hamilton is a city in Western Victoria at the intersection of the Glenelg Highway and the Henty Highway. European settlement began with the arrival of pastoralists following the 1836 explorations of Major Thomas Mitchell. The Wedge family in 1839 had the property ‘The Grange’ which covered the site of Hamilton today. The town was gazetted in 1851 and named after a place in Scotland. Hamilton Victoria is the centre of a sheep-grazing and agricultural district. The book won an award in the 2008 Victorian Community History Awards. This book is of interest as it gives information on the Hamilton streets and the origin of their names. The history of Hamilton is of particular interest to those also living in the Western District. The book will be a useful research tool. This is a soft cover book of 174 pages. The back cover has a white background with black and white photographs of five local Hamilton people. The front cover has a yellow and brown background with black and white photographs of five local Hamilton people, an outline of a map of Victoria and a photograph of a map of the Hamilton area with some artefacts placed on the map. The book contains an Introduction, a Preface, a Foreword, an Early Days Overview, a list of Contents, a list of the streets in alphabetical order with information on the origin of the names, two Appendices and an Index. The book has many black and white photographs and sketches. Front Cover: ‘2nd Edition’ ‘The Streets of Hamilton’ ‘Western Victoria Australia’ ‘By John McKay’ ‘A History of the People behind the Names’hamilton, victoria, john mckay, street names of hamilton, warrnambool -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Print - Framed print, Australian Victoria Cross Awards
... Limited edition poster displaying images of Australian...AUSTRALIAN VICTORIA CROSS AWARDS Limited Edition Series.... victoria cross vc AUSTRALIAN VICTORIA CROSS AWARDS Limited Edition ...Limited edition poster displaying images of Australian Victoria Cross recipientsThe Victoria Cross (VC) is a military decoration awarded for valour "in the presence of the enemy" to members of the Australia Armed Forces. It may be awarded to a person of any rank in any service, and to civilians under military command. Being the highest award in the Australian Honours Order of Wearing, the Victoria Cross takes precedence over all other postnominals and Australian orders and decorations. Timber frame containing images of Victoria Cross Medal recipients AUSTRALIAN VICTORIA CROSS AWARDS Limited Edition Seriesvictoria cross, vc -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S CLUB BENDIGO 1929 - 1979, 1979
... Business & Professional Women's Club Bendigo, Victoria... Bendigo, Victoria Australia. 1929 - 1979, Compiled by June Parry ...Business & Professional Women's Club Bendigo, Victoria Australia. 1929 - 1979, Compiled by June Parry. 36 pages with illustrtaed yellow cover.June Parryclubs, social, b & pw club, bendigo, business & professional women's club, clubs. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - BENDIGO PRODUCT LABELS COLLECTION: HOT SAUCE
... 1906. Bendigo Tomato Products Company. Bendigo - Victoria... 1906. Bendigo Tomato Products Company. Bendigo - Victoria ...Small label, hot sauce guaranteed under the pure food Act 1906. Bendigo Tomato Products Company. Bendigo - Victoria - Australia.business, retail, bendigo tomato products, bendigo tomato products company. -
Clunes Museum
Photograph, 2001
... , Victoria, Australia... Street, Clunes, Victoria, Australia Photograph PHOTOGRAPH ...Coloured photograph of a musical trio, violinist, cellist and pianist taken on stage at Clunes Town Hall, Bailey Street, Clunes, Victoria, AustraliaNilmusical trio, 2001 -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Robin Boyd
... The Eyrie, Eaglemont, Victoria, Australia, 1903. (Architect: Harold... The Eyrie, Eaglemont, Victoria, Australia, 1903. (Architect: Harold ...Colour slide in a mount. Desbrowe Annear House, 36-38 The Eyrie, Eaglemont, Victoria, Australia, 1903. (Architect: Harold Desbrowe Annear.)Made in Australia / Encircled 27 (Handwritten)melbourne, slide -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Robin Boyd
... Tribophysics Labororatory (1953), Parkville, Victoria, Australia...), Parkville, Victoria, Australia. (Architect: Commonwealth Department ...Colour slide in a mount. Walter Boas Building or CSIRO Tribophysics Labororatory (1953), Parkville, Victoria, Australia. (Architect: Commonwealth Department of Works.)21 (Handwritten)slide, robin boyd -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Robin Boyd
... house, Toorak, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1926. (Architect... melbourne slide robin boyd Made in Australia Colour slide in a mount ...Colour slide in a mount. Magazine image of M H Bailllieu house, Toorak, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1926. (Architect: Desbrowe Annear.)Made in Australiaslide, robin boyd -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Robin Boyd
... , Clendon Flats, Armadale (1940), Melbourne, Victoria, Australia..., Clendon Flats, Armadale (1940), Melbourne, Victoria, Australia ...The original images of Clendon Flats are taken by photographer Lyle Fowler and are held in the State Library of Victoria collection.Colour slide in a mount. Magazine image, Underside of deck, Clendon Flats, Armadale (1940), Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. (Architect: Roy Grounds)Made in Australia / G2 (Handwritten-Cancelled) / 27 (Handwritten-Cancelled) / Encircled 5 (Handwritten)slide, robin boyd -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document, Cover; Active Service envelope from Kinghorn to Gladys Holmes, Pre January 1917
... Hamilton/ Victoria/ Australia .../ Victoria/ Australia Buff coloured paper envelope with dark green ...Part of a collection of correspondence and photographs to Gladys Holmes and Byaduk residents during WW1.. War issue envelope for mail from service personnel on ACTIVE SERVICE and must be signed to certify the contents refer only to personal and family items. The Cover may have contained several letters each from the same writer and may be subject to the Censor. Cited in 'Untold Stories & Forgotten Faces' by James Affleck, 'KINGHORN,Walter Stanley, (Byaduk), born 1888, enlisted 26th August 1914. He served in 4th Light Horse Regiment, who fell at the Charge of Beersheba on 31st October 1917, buried at Beersheba War cemetery.. One of fourteen local men killed remembered in an Avenue of Honour. Original document, cover/envelope with 1917 postmark, surname of sender and full address. Portion of fourteen items comprising the Gladys Holmes collection.Buff coloured paper envelope with dark green ink used for instructions and markings. Black ink circular postmark FIELD POST OFFICE/9 JA 17 Blue ink handwritten address and sender's name.Writer: Kinghorn Address: Miss G Holmes/Byaduk/ via Hamilton/ Victoria/ Australia gladys holmes, envelope, kinghorn, ww1, byaduk -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - POSTCARDS WW1, c. 1914 - 1917
... , Minmindie Boort,Victoria Australia" ... Service, Miss M Vear, Minmindie Boort,Victoria Australia" Nine x ...N Graham No 551, refer Cat No 266 for his service details.Nine x Field Service post cards with Field Post Office date stamps on front. On the back of each card is the current health & letter information from sender, Sgt N GRAHAM.Handwritten on each: "On Active Service, Miss M Vear, Minmindie Boort,Victoria Australia" post cards, letters ww1, 38th -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTERS WW1, c.1916 - 1917
... , Minmindie Boort Victoria Australia" ... Vear, Minmindie Boort Victoria Australia" 11 x envelopes ...N Graham No 551, refer Cat No 266 for his service details.11 x envelopes of various sizes containing handwritten letters from Cpl N GRAHAM. .1) YMCA envelope. .2) Church Army Recreation envelope. .3) & .4) Green envelope. .5) - .11) Cream envelopes.Handwritten on each: "On Active Service, Miss M Vear, Minmindie Boort Victoria Australia" letters, ww1, 38th -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Nimmo, Hay & Mitchell, birthday book of wit and humour
... Island, Victoria, Australia'.... Villa", Rhyll, Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia'. birthday ...Inscribed 'Martha Ann Lock, "Almond Villa", Rhyll, Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia'. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Magazine - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: WALKABOUT
... Mrs Pethard 'Taraxville,' Golden Square Victoria Australia... Victoria Australia. Book Reviews, Walkabout Mailbag A brown ...A brown cardboard envelope sent to Mrs Pethard and containing book reviews and the mail bag from copies of 'Walkabout' 1966, 1967.Mrs Pethard 'Taraxville,' Golden Square Victoria Australia. Book Reviews, Walkabout Mailbagmagazine, organization, walkabout, lydia chancellor, collection, 'walkabout, ' correspondance -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Banner, Lioness Club of Kew, Lioness Club of Kew, District 201 VI, c.1992
... Lioness Club / District 201VI / Kew Victoria Australia... Lioness Club / District 201VI / Kew Victoria Australia. Nine small ...The Lioness Club of Kew operated between 1978 and 1992. Items from its collection were deposited with the Kew Historical Society in 2000.The Lioness Club of Kew was the first Lioness Club in the Melbourne area. As such its records are of Historic and Social Significance as a record of post-war community organisations run by women. As the records were donated to the Kew Historical Society as a place of deposit, they are well provenanced. They comprise albums, objects, and a history of the Club so provide a complete picture of the Club's operation.Nine small fabric banners promoting the Lioness Club of KewLioness Club / District 201VI / Kew Victoria Australia. Nine small fabric bannerslioness club of kew, kew lionesses -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, Tom Marks and family having tea in the garden, 1900-1930
... Victoria Australia... Victoria Australia B/W photograph of group having tea in garden ...Tom Marks sits at a table with four others, holding a cup of tea and dressed in a day suit with tie. The woman to his right looks straight at the camera whilst she pours tea from a teapot into her cup, and is dressed in a black dress with a white flounce. Opposite Tom Marks sits a teenaged girl (probably daughter Hilda) wearing a pinafore over her dark dress with lace collar, and an older woman in a dark coloured dress with dark ruffled edging (who maybe his wife Mary Cecilia). The only other person to look towards the photographer is the gentleman to Mr Marks's left, in a suit and vest, white shirt and tie, balancing his cup on a saucer. The group sit in a backyard garden, around the turn of the century based upon their clothing.B/W photograph of group having tea in garden attached to cardboard mountOn the back: Mr T Marks 6. 59 Clarke Street Prahran Victoria Australiathomas marks, association for the advancement of the blind, mary cecilia marks, hilda marks -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - BLANCHE SLY POSTCARD COLLECTION, 1900 - 1920
... Addressee -Miss Blanche Sly, Loddon Vale, Victoria..., Victoria, Australia Sender - not given Not Dated Postcard Album ...Postcard Album of Blanche Sly. Postcards stored in Folder 81 (49 postcards). 1403.1 - 1403.28 Grey linen look cover with picture of a small sailing boat pasted centre front pf cover. Partly torn sticker on lower LH corner. Blanche Victoria SLY Born: 11 Oct 1890, daughter of William and Hannah Sly Address: 1913; Loddon Vale Address: 1980; 100 Barnard Street Bendigo Died: Bendigo 12 June 1982, buried Bendigo G3 William Sly: Born: 1856 at Smythesdale, Victoria Married in Victoria in 1887; Hannah Theilman Died: Bendigo 1937, buried Bendigo G1 Hannah Sly Nee Theilman Born: 1866 Married in Victoria in 1887; William Sly Died: Bendigo 1948, buried Bendigo G3 See additional Research .Postcard Album of Blanche Sly containing 49 postcards. See 1403 Albert on the Somme B&W photo of La Place d'Armes. Several people in the square plus a horse and cart in front of buildings Addressee -Miss Blanche Sly, Loddon Vale, Victoria, Australia Sender - not given Not Dated postcard, collector, blanche sly -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Booklet - Falls Creek Ski & Board School 1998
... VICTORIA AUSTRALIA... VICTORIA AUSTRALIA A glossy coloured booklet featuring images ...Part of yearly marketing and information material promoting the Falls Creek Ski & Board School. It explains the grading system for both skiing and snowboarding with each sport having six levels. Meeting places and lesson times are set out along with details of different Lift and Lesson packages. Programs for young children from three to five years old are also explained. Progression Levels for this age group were categorised as Koala, Possum, Cocky, Emu, Wombat or Kangaroo.This item is important because it documents seasonal activities at Falls Creek Alpine Resort across all age groups.A glossy coloured booklet featuring images and information about skiing and snowboarding programs to be offered at Falls Creek in the 1998 winter season. Featured text is printed in black on a white background and white print over coloured images.On Cover: FALLS CREEK SKI & BOARD SCHOOL 1998 FALLS CREEK VICTORIA AUSTRALIAfalls creek marketing, falls creek ski, falls creek ski school -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - Alice McGregor Postcard Collection, 1900 - 1920
... Addressed to Miss A. Stapleton, Arcade, Bendigo, Victoria... Addressed to Miss A. Stapleton, Arcade, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia ...Alice McGREGOR Born: 1908; unknown parents. Possibly adopted by the Salter family? Electoral Roll 1936: Highland Terrace Kangaroo Flat. Alice Mary Salter and William Robert Salter living together; presumed to be sister and brother. William Robert Salter was killed in a MVA in Bendigo in 1937 aged 26. In Victoria in 1938, Alice Mary Salter married James Thomas McGregor (born Victoria 1917, died Victoria 1983, buried Fawkner Cemetery) Lived: 1968; 22 Wade Street Golden Square Alice McGregor Died: 1999 aged 91 at Anne Caudle Centre, Bendigo Buried: Kangaroo Flat Cemetery See additional research. Postcard Album of Alice McGregor contained 86 post cards.Postcard Album of Alice McGregor containing 86 post cards. See 1400 Colour photo of the Town Hall, Stockton-on-Tees, England. Clocktower on building. Monument at right with figures around the base. White canopy at front of building with a hand cart. Addressed to Miss A. Stapleton, Arcade, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia Sender - Nora Gales Undated postcard, collector, alice mcgregor -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - Alice McGregor Postcard Collection, 1900 - 1920
... Addressed to Miss A. Stapleton, Arcade, Bendigo, Victoria... Addressed to Miss A. Stapleton, Arcade, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia ...Alice McGREGOR Born: 1908; unknown parents. Possibly adopted by the Salter family? Electoral Roll 1936: Highland Terrace Kangaroo Flat. Alice Mary Salter and William Robert Salter living together; presumed to be sister and brother. William Robert Salter was killed in a MVA in Bendigo in 1937 aged 26. In Victoria in 1938, Alice Mary Salter married James Thomas McGregor (born Victoria 1917, died Victoria 1983, buried Fawkner Cemetery) Lived: 1968; 22 Wade Street Golden Square Alice McGregor Died: 1999 aged 91 at Anne Caudle Centre, Bendigo Buried: Kangaroo Flat Cemetery See additional research. Postcard Album of Alice McGregor contained 86 post cards.Postcard Album of Alice McGregor containing 86 post cards. See 1400 Colour photo of Liverpool from Landing Stage showing trams, pedestrians and buildings in background. Addressed to Miss A. Stapleton, Arcade, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia Sender - Miss Pickles Undated postcard, collector, alice mcgregor -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Melva Jean McPherson, Reading Family History - 1828-1986, 1986
... -1986 Stawell Victoria Australia.... History 1828-1986 Stawell Victoria Australia. Cream Textured card ...Cream Textured card with Black PrintLongford, Coventry, England. "Reading" Family History 1828-1986 Stawell Victoria Australia.stawell -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Textile - Flour bag - W.C.Thomas, Warracknabeal
... , Victoria, Australia. Wheat image...., Victoria, Australia. Wheat image. Calico flour bag for 'Roller ...This flour bag came from the W.C. Thomas Flour Mill at Warracknabeal, Victoria. W.C. Thomas ran a number of flour mills throughout the Victorian wheat belt, with the Warracknabeal Mill operating from 1884 to 1964. After their use for flour storage, flour bags were able to be reused for bulk storage of other dry goods or sewn into domestic objects such as tea towels, pillowcases or waggas.This is a good example of a flour bag from a prominent Victorian flourmill, operating from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century.Calico flour bag for 'Roller Flour' from the flour mill of W.C. Thomas in Warracknabeal, a large wheat growing area in Victoria. The stencil on the front of the bag includes an image of wheat overlaid with the written information in scroll format.W.C. Thomas, Finest, Patent, Roller Flour, Warracknabeal, Victoria, Australia. Wheat image.flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, flour bags, calico, domestic object, textile, food storage, w.c. thomas, warracknabeal, flour mill -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Chatham-Holmes Collection: Riverboat trip along Murray River, c1980s
... Victoria and South Australia, Australia... chatham murray river victoria south australia riverboat A number ...Twenty-four photographs taken while on riverboat trip along the Murray. views of places and people who were on the trip with Elizabeth and Philip ChathamA number of photographs of a houseboat, and people relaxing along the Murray River.chatham-holmes collection, philip chatham, elizabeth chatham, murray river, victoria, south australia, riverboat -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Case, 1945
... FRANKSTON VICTORIA...Frankston, Victoria, Australia... HARRY DOWN FRANKSTON VICTORIA AUSTRALIA Brown leather case ...Brown leather case with leather handle and side leather loops. It has two leather straps attached to a top cover which can be fastened in the closed position by buckles attached to the front. There are three leather loops inside the container for storing the contents. This case carried oil cans for the Vickers .303 inch calibre machine gun.On top cover CANS.303MG M.H.& Co 1945 L D/|\D On the front HARRY DOWN FRANKSTON VICTORIA AUSTRALIA case, leather, harry down, brass fittings, 1945 -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Domestic object - Pack, Spice box, Robert Harper & Co, c. 1940
... incorporated in Victoria, Australia. Harpers Pure Spice....Port Melbourne, Victoria, Australia... incorporated in Victoria, Australia. Harpers Pure Spice. Red, black ...Red, black & white spice box from Robert Harper & Co Ltd.Star brand mixed spices 1oz net. Robert Harper & Co Ltd incorporated in Victoria, Australia. Harpers Pure Spice.domestic life -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Michael Anthony Jones, Prolific In God's Gifts - A Social History of Knox and The Dandenongs, 1983
... History of Knox and The Dandenongs (Victoria, Australia).... Gifts - A Social History of Knox and The Dandenongs (Victoria ...Hardcover book by Michael Jones illustrated with photographs and maps. Full title: Prolific In God's Gifts - A Social History of Knox and The Dandenongs (Victoria, Australia).