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Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Document - Letter, Photocopy, William Lockwood to Education Department regarding Scrubby Creek School, 1887, unknown
Mr. William Henry Lockwood (of Whittlesea, Victoria) with his wife Naomi, née Bullock, and their children, James, Joseph, Mary, Martha and Wilhelmina. The Lockwood family were early settlers of Whittlesea. William Henry Lockwood was born in Glossop, Derbyshire c.1832. He migrated to Victoria on the first voyage of the Marco Polo in 1853 and married Naomi Bullock in St. Peter’s Church of England Melbourne on 27th December 1856. They had nine children, four of whom died in infancy and were buried in Yan Yean Cemetery. The family lived in Whittlesea in a two-storey home, which faced Church Street. William was a talented engineer and architect. He commenced work as a contractor and surveyor for the Whittlesea Roads’ Board and became Whittlesea Shire Engineer in the 1870’s. He continued in this role until his death in 1912. During his time as engineer he built many buildings, bridges and roads within the Whittlesea Shire including the Whittlesea Courthouse and the Whittlesea State School. On two of our local bridges, which were constructed during 1901, he was the engineer and builder. These are the Darebin Creek Bridge in Bridge Inn Road, Wollert and the Barber’s Creek Bridge in Plenty Road, Yan Yean. Both bridges are no longer in use. The Bridges are Monier reinforced concrete with bluestone abutments and were designed by Sir John Monash. In addition to his engineering work he was Postmaster and Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages for Whittlesea. He was appointed as inaugural treasurer of the Shire of Whittlesea in January 1875 and was actively involved in other community organisations. In the last few years of his life he continued working in spite of ill health. In her diary, his wife Naomi documented his last months. One entry reads, “16 Oct 1911 My husband in his office with Shire Secretary comparing books for audit”. After William’s death his daughter, Martha Hannah became Postmistress and another daughter, Wilhelmina Naomi Priscilla became Registrar for Whittlesea. A third daughter Sister Mary Emma was involved in charity work throughout Victoria working for the children of Sutherland Homes. She also appears to have acted as Registrar at Whittlesea after her sister Wilhelmina died in 1923. William Henry Lockwood died on January 12th 1912. The local community held him in high esteem for his contribution to the Whittlesea area. His wife Naomi died 22nd December 1912. The Lockwood family grave can be seen at Yan Yean Cemetery.1 page, photocopy of a hand written letterLetter dater 17 January 1887, from W. H. Lockwood, Draper, Grocer, Ironmonger, Post Office Store, Church St, Whittlesea, and Silvery Creek, Plenty Rangeslockwood, scrubby creek school -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - FAMILY HISTORY: CLARKE FAMILY (CREEK VIEW)
Six page handwritten Family history - Clarke family (Creek View - now known as Pleasant Creek). Tutorial papers completed by students in Mature Age Local History (Bendigo TAFE - Dorothy McHardy being one) Creek View is between Elmore and Toolleen. Most of the Clarke family left district in late 1890's except author's grandmother who married John Bicknell, son of neighbours John and Eliza Bicknell.person, individual, clarke family, creek view, district of runnymeade -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Photograph - Grand Coeur Lodge, 1961
Bob Hymans was a pioneer of Falls Creek. After gaining qualifications as a Ski Instructor, Bob arrived in Falls Creek in July 1950. Working as an Instructor and Supervisor at Bogong Lodge, Bob decided his future was in accommodation. He was successful in negotiating an indenture for land from the State Electricity Commission (SEC). It took Bob two years to build his Grand Coeur Chalet but, tragically, it was burned down in August 1961. Grand Coeur was never rebuilt, but Bob modified his annexe to be used as accommodation and later also operated Southern Cross and the Four Seasons. Bob also built the first Chairlift in Australia. This was a single chairlift and the structure was built from wooden electricity poles. He was constantly full of new ideas and proposals for the village. Bob Hymans die on 7th July 2007.These items are significant because they document the building of Bob Hymans' Grand Coeur Chalet and its destruction by fire in 1961.A collection of images and a newspaper article about the fire which destroyed Grand Coeur Lodge in August 1961.Label for newspaper photo Three of the refugees from the fire: From left, Mrs. C. O'Connell, Five- dock, N.S.W.; Miss N. Pollock, Taringa, Queensland; and Miss N. Taylor, Earlwood, N.S.W... who have been going to Falls Creek for eight years. Each estimated that they had lost more than £100 worth of equipment in the fire.bob hymans, grand coeur chalet, grand coeur fire -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - AXEDALE BRIDGE
Sepia photograph. Wooden bridge over dry creek ( possibly Campaspe or Axe Creek ?) Dead trees lying in creek. Large group of people, men women and children on bridge. Horse and vehicle at CR. Haystack in centre with stock yards. Inscriptions: On back - in pencil 'Mrs Harris Axedale 21/-' Circular stamp and 1/2 circular stamp 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch'. Pencil note front BR - indecipherable. History: Prev. Acc. No. MP211 Research indicates that this is the bridge over Axe Creek, on the Sugarloaf Road, Axedale. The property in the background belonged to Jonathan and Harriet Harris.place, landscape view -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, Caire Nicholas John, 1900c
Also three black and white copies 17 x 25First generation black and white postcard of the Kalimna area of the Gippsland Lakes. It shows a residence surrounded by a paling fence at Maringa Creek in foreground, dead vegetation at mouth of creek. Steep cliffs of lake shore opposite low lying Rigby Island. Lakes Entrance VictoriaKalimna and Reeves River. Gen View.waterways, topography -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - EMU CREEK BUSH BAND COLLECTION: PROMOTIONAL FLYERS, 1990s
Promotional Flyers and advertising brochures for the Emu Creek Bush Band across a wide range of venues. One hundred and twelve flyers, brochures, letters and advertising for the Emu Creek Bush Band. Includes hand made documents, newsppaer ads, original printed items and photocopies. -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Information folder - Menzies Creek State School
Information folder containing items pertaining to Menzies Creek State School. Contents: -article, 'Menzies Creek history book launched at school centenary celebrations', Trader, 6th May 1982 -Menzies Creek School Centenary Souvenir Program -article, 'On for young and old', Mail, 5th June 2012 -article, 'Teacher hits out', Mail, 19th June 2012 -article, "Teachers' last stand', Mail, 18th December, 2012 -article, "Centenary time at the Creek", 14th Apr 1982, photocopy, no source shown -newspaper photo showing students, staff & parents, The Trader, 18th June 1996 -article, "Double celebration for Rosebud couple", photocopy, n.d. -article, "Integrated education program for handicapped lodged", Trader, photocopy, n.d. -typescript, "Hermon family attendance at Menzies Creek State School", by Lyn McGillivray nee Hermon, dated 18th Sep 2007, 2 sheets -newsletters, Menzies Creek School, nos. 9-28, March 29-October 12th 2006, incompletemenzies creek state school -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, 1924
History unknown. Oswald Stuart Green taught at the Bete Bolong State School in the 1920s /30s. He wrote many books about East Gippsland including several on thee Orbost / Marlo district.Oswald Green has an association with the Orbost area.A black / white photograph of a dirt road in the bush with a motor vehicle on the road and a man standing beside it.on back - " O.S. Green 31 Malcolm St Blackburn Princes Highway east of Coolwater Creek."princes-highway-coolwater-creek green-oswald-stuart -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park
Preacher's Book St Cuthbert's Church 1930 to 1953, Mid 20th Century
The book is primarily religious and socially significant for understanding the local church community especially as it records collections, attendance and communicantsHard cover book with leather binding on spine and cornersSt Cuthbert's Church Menzies Creek Many Sunday school collections noted on front endpaperst cuthberts church, collection, preacher's book, attendance, communicants, menzies creek -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Mullum Mullum Creek, east of Warrandyte Road 1986
Written on back of photograph, "3/8/86. Mullum Mullum Creek, east of Warrandyte Road." -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Looking south across Mullum Creek from Wildwood Grove, 1972
Written on backing sheet, "Looking south across Mullum Creek from Wildwood Grove, 1972". -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Mullum Creek from bridge in Warrandyte Rd. Looking east, 1972
Written on backing sheet, "Mullum Creek from bridge in Warrandyte Rd. Looking east, 1972" -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Mullum Creek from bridge in Warrandyte Rd. Looking east, 1973
Written on backing sheet, "Mullum Creek from bridge in Warrandyte Rd. Looking east, 1973". -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Mullum Creek looking east from bridge in Warrandyte Road Ringwood. St. Paul's extreme left, 1972
Typed below photograph, "Mullum Creek looking east. St. Paul's extreme left, 1972". -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Bridge over Mullum Creek under construction, Oliver Street. 1963
2 photographsWritten on back of photograph, "Bridge over Mullum Creek, Oliver Street. 17/11/1963" -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Warrandyte Road Bridge over Mullum Mullum Creek, Ringwood 1986
Written on back of photograph, "3.8.86. Ringwood. Warrandyte Road Bridge over Mullum Mullum Creek". -
Clunes Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH OF SOUTH CLUNES BATTERY, CIRCA 1895 - 1900
PHOTOGRAPH OF SOUTH CLUNES BATTERY, .1 SEPIA PHOTOGRAPH MOUNTED ON CARDBOARDLOOKING TOWARDS RAILWAY STATION, SOUTH CLUNES BATTERY FROM HILL ABOVE CREEK PARADElocal history, photography, photographs, mining -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Aerial Photograph, St Helena to Yarrambat, Vic, c.1995
Red annottions showing Nillumbik Shire Office in lower left extending to Diamond Creek centre right up to Yarrambat Marked: Submission 25/420 G. Frantal Hillmartin Road (Group) [Hillmartin Lane, Diamond Creek]aerial photo, diamond creek, eltham north, greensborough, hillmartin lane, nillumbik shire council offices -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Death Certificate, 1871
Donald Clark Collection. A large lot of papers, including this and many other birth, death and burial records, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works. Further information about this individual (the deceased) is contained in THA-2019.0891. Transcript of document (partly printed, partly handwritten): TO THE REGISTRAR OF THE DISTRICT IN WHICH THE UNDERMENTIONED DEATH TOOK PLACE I hereby certify that I attended Henry Douthell (Douthat?) aged ___onths last Birthday; that I last saw him on ------- 1871 [section missing Nov 27th at Jones Creek [section missing] of his death was Bronchitis Exhaustion, Duration 3 months. Signed: [indecipherable] Proff. Title: [indecipherable] Address: Tarnagulla Date: November 27th 1871 -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Poster - Kangaroo Hoppet 2020
The Kangaroo Hoppet is Australia’s premier long distance cross country ski race, and a member of the Worldloppet series of international cross country ski events. The first race at Falls Creek was held in 1979 under the name of “Australian Birkebeiner”. It was a 21km race with about 80 participants organised by the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club of Mount Beauty. The course started and finished at Falls Creek Alpine Resort and took participants out into the Bogong High Plains. After running the event for 10 years, it was decided they should become part of the Worldloppet series of marathon ski races. Representatives from the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club and the Australian Ski Federation attended the Worldloppet Annual Meeting in Finland in June 1990 to put the case for the acceptance of an Australian event into the Worldloppet series. Before being admitted, they had to demonstrate that the Birkebeiner Club could run a world class event, so three months later in August 1990 a 42km event named the Australian International Ski Marathon was held at Falls Creek together with a 21km Birkebeiner race and a 7km event called the Birkebeiner Lite. The event was approved by delegates from USA, Norway and Austria, in 1991 Australia became the 12th member of Worldloppet, with the condition that there had to be a name change. After some late night discussion allegedly involving red wine from North East Victoria the main event became the 42km Kangaroo Hoppet, with the minor events being the 21km Australian Birkebeiner, and 7km Joey Hoppet. In the winter of 1991, the first Kangaroo Hoppet was held. It was a great success and has been a regular fixture on the international ski calendar ever since. It features the main 42km event as well as a 21km event and a 7km event. The Hoppet brings the Australian snowfields to an international audience. Due to COVID-19 there was no normal Kangaroo Hoppet at Falls Creek in 2020 as the resort was closed down. Instead, the virtual Kangaroo Hoppet- “I did it my way” was held. The event was staged for two weeks between the 10th and 23rd August. Participants chose a distance of 7km, 21km, or 42km and could choose any human powered activity. Activities included running, walking, cycling, swimming, roller skiing, inline skating, paddling, canoeing, mountain biking, exercise machines, unicycles and a tricycle. The event attracted 1901 participants from 37 nations. This poster is significant because it documents an event which brings international attention to Falls Creek and the surrounding region.A poster featuring images of a skier, cyclist and runner on a blue and white background. Logos of AGL, Falls Creek, Alpine Shire Council, Victorian State Government, the Birkebeiner Nordic Ski Club, Rojo Outerwear, Elude Outerwear and Community Bank Mount Beauty & District are across the bottom of the poster. A kangaroo sign with crossed red circle feature at the top left and bottom right corners.KANGAROO HOPPET 2020 Do it your way Centre text: THE COVID-19 VERSION of Australia's Premier Ski Race. We're offering a remote Hoppet event where you can ride, run, paddle, swim, walk, skate, rollerski and yes, even ski, the 2020 event wherever you are. AUGUST 10 - 23 7 KM 21 KM 42 KM HOPPET.COM.AUkangaroo hoppet, worldloppet events, falls creek, mt. beauty -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Footbridge across Back Creek, 1980
... creeks ...South Surrey Park was developed on land which had been the property of the Kleinert family. Their land extended from Union Road to Essex Road. They ran horses, ducks and fowls and Emily Kleinert grew flowers. Alan Holt research: Lot 6 was sold to Martin Klienert by Karl Richter in 1860 together with a portion of another adjacent lot. From 1860-1885 Martin worked it as a market garden leasing some land for grazing when it was not required for gardening. He died in 1898. In a formal document, William declared he was the son of Martin "who purchased land in 1860, died in 1898 and the land has been continually occupied by father and family since. It has been cultivated as a market garden; when not being used for gardening it was let for cultivation and grazing." William died in 1939 and the property passed to his sons Martin and Ernest. The family sold the land to the Camberwell Council in the 1950s. The original footbridge was opened by Sir Winston Dugan in 1936.Black and white photo of a wooden footbridge with large trees and shrubs obscuring its surrounds.parks and reserves, creeks, south surrey park, back creek, verdun street, footbridges -
Canterbury History Group
Document - Elgar's Special Survey, part of, 1990
... Creeks ...Photocopy of part of Elgar's Special Survey relating to the area between Mont Albert Road, Rochester Road and Faversham Road Canterburycanterbury, mont albert road, rochester road, faversham road, elgar's special survey, creeks -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Mullum Creek Improvement Works (Undated - possibly 1980's)
Collection of 4 photos of Mullum Mullum Creek Improvement Works. Sign on wire fence: "Mullum Mullum Creek Improvement Works Stage 1", "This work consists of rock lining the creek banks and the construction of small rock weirs. The work will stabilize and control erosion". Estimated Cost $250,000. Undated, but phone number does not have "9" prefix. Possibly early-mid 1980's?(Photo V0174 is a duplicate of V0173 and was not scanned. There is no photo V0172)Nothing written on photograph. -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell West Ladies Book Launch at Pleasant Creek Court House 6 Photos -- Coloured
Stawell West Ladies Book Launch at Pleasant Creek Court House in c 2004 Series of photographs. Photo 1). Jim Melbourne, Cynthia Bodey & Keith Haymes. Photo 2). Author Jim Melbourne signing copies. Photo 3). Ron & Wendy Maddocks, Pat Boag, Marg Rasche. Betty Smith & Dawn Miller. Photo 4). Ron & Wendy, Pat, Marg, Betty & Alan Miller, Marie van Leeuwen (standing), Keith & Elwyn Haymes. Photo 5). Seven of the above mentioned people. Photo 6). Elwyn, Hazel Smith, Lorna Keller & Heathe Wood visitor & sister of Lorna. Photo 7). Ten of Previously noted people. Photo 8). Heather, Elaine McCracken, Mary Kent, Irene McDonald (standing) & Marg McIntosh. The appears to be 2 photos listed in the catalogue worksheet but not in the photo album. A series of 6 colour photographs of a book launch of Stawell West Ladies Axillary History 1957 to 2003. The book launch was held on 19th April 2004 at Pleasant Creek Court House. c 2004. In the Museum catalogue worksheet there is reference to 8 photos and only 6 are in the Album. stawell -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White, The Courier, Ballarat Junior Technical School Excursion to Hepburn Springs, 1969, 03/1969
The Ballarat Junior Technical School took an camp to Hepburn Springs.Black and white image of a number of boys and two teachers crossing the bridge over Spring Creek at the Hepburn Springs Reserve. They are on their way for a swim, probably at the Hepburn Swimming Pool in Spring Creek. The Teachers are William Hyde (front and Robert Titheridge (rear). One of the students is Colin Brown.ballarat junior technical school, hepurn springs, hepburn springs reserve, bridge, swimming, ryde, titheridge, colin brown -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Map - CAMPBELL COLLECTION: BENDIGO & DISTRICT MAPS
Map. Lockwood, Parishes of Lockwood and Shelbourne. Scale 20 chains to 1 inch.Total area 4405 acres. Bullock Creek to the right, Spring Creek at Centre. Newbridge is 11 miles N E, To Marong, Bendigo Lockwood roads are on the left. (number 375 in map cupboard 1)map, bendigo, agricultural lands -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Map - REDCASTLE : COUNTY OF BENDIGO, 10-8-08
Map. Redcastle, County of Bendigo, County of Rodney, Cornella, Cherrington, Dargile, Crosbie, Cornella Creek, Redcastle Creek, Mount Camel, Township of Redcastle. Photo-Lithographed at the Department. of Lands and Survey, Melbourne by T.F. McGaraun 10-8-08. (number 109 in map cupboard 1)T.F. McGaraunmap, bendigo, redcastle -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - DANCE CARDS
Documents: dance cards. Donated by Peter Ellis, from Barbara Johnston (nee Paton). Cards are Barbara's grandfather's cards. He taught dancing at Eppalock/Myrtle Creek/Mosquito Creek area. Cards date from approx. 1880. Cards are for the 'Lancers', 'The Albert Quadrille' and the 'Caledonians'Burrows Print, Sandhurstentertainment, dance, dance cards, dance, dancing, eppalock, myrtle creek, mosquito creek. -
Clunes Museum
Artwork, other - PAINTING
.1 PENCIL SKETCH OF A CREEK, A PUBLIC BATH HOUSEON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE CREEK AND A RAT ON THE BUILDING. A CAT ON THIS SIDE GREY ON BEIGE, GOLD CRACKED FRAME .2 PHOTOCOPY OF THE DRAWING .3 ORIGINAL BACKING OF THE DRAWING WITH PIECES OF WRITTEN NOTES AND NEWSPAPER CLIPPINGS BUT ILLEGIBLE, BROWN PAPER.1 ON SKETCH: CAT:AH MY SOTT!! DERE IS ZE RAT ON ZE HOUSE OF ZE ISLAND, I WILLHAVE A POKE AT HIM BUT - OH - IF I MISSES HIM HE MAY FLY AT ME, SOTTTAM RAT HApencil sketch, cartoon sketch -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Postcard - The Ski Jump, Snow Crystal Inn and Bogong Ski Lodge
These photographs were taken in and around Falls Creek by Samuel Keith Pearce and printed for him as a foldout postcard by NuColor Vue. The postcards state they were printed for S. K. Pearce Pty. Ltd of Tawonga and Mount Beauty. Samuel Keith Pearce was born on 24 June 1917 in Armadale, Victoria. By the late 1940s he owned the Mt Beauty Supermarket, Newsagency, Drapery and Hardware store at Mount Beauty and also a store at Tawonga in partnership with his brother Gordon Cathew Pearce. For some time, they operated as Pearce Brothers. In the early 1960s Keith also opened a mini mart In Falls Creek. As well as being a keen photographer and an astute businessman, Keith Pearce was a well-known identity in the Kiewa Valley, making many contributions to the development of the area over a long period. This included serving as a member of the Bright Shire Council for many years. He worked hard to promote the interests of the Upper Kiewa Valley. As a sign of recognition and appreciation for his contribution to the community, the park opposite the grocery store in Mount Beauty was named the SK Pearce Gardens in his honour. Samuel Keith Pearce died on 7 July 1994 in Mount Beauty, VictoriaThis collection of postcards and image is significant because they were commissioned by a highly successful business in Falls Creek, Victoria.A high definition photo of the first Ski Jump beside the Snow Crystal Inn and Bogong Ski Lodge. The Snow Crystal Inn was built by Milan Kovacic in the early 1950s. It has since been demolished and rebuilt. The Bogong Ski Club was established in the 1940s and built a clubhouse in the Falls Creek basin. The original building later burned down and a new Lodge was constructed.falls creek resort, tows and lifts at falls creek, snow crystal appartments