John Oman sitting for portrait wearing a suit. He has facual hair common to the era. Circa late 18th century.Typical dress of the period. Common portrait sitting and pose.Rectangular in shape, sepia tones, studio portrait picture.On back in grey pencil, " J T Oman" & $2-. On the front in black ink the words, "Ja's Hooper, West End Portait Parlors 239 Victoria Street W. Melbourne. portrait picture photography j t oman

Cr. Alexander John Wood Managing Clerk at Wimmera Flour Mills for about 25 Years. Mayor of Stawell 1923-24stawell government

Opening of Stawell Historical Society Inc at Pleasant Creek Courthouse. 1981. Mrs Merril Bowers and John Muller at handover of keys.stawell

A citation board regonizing Colonel John Arnold Warr DSO 1926 - 1999. Under a black and white photograph reads Commanding Officer of the Fifth Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment. Vietnam 1966 - 1967. Under the black and white photograph of the DSO reads: The Distinguished Service Order. Citation of the Distinguished Order. Lieutenant Colonel J. A. Warrlt col warr, dso, 5 rar, distinguished service order, 5th battalion, citation board

Geoffrey (Geoff) Brooke was newspaper columnist, radio commentator, magazine writer and television broadcaster. He wrote a regular column for The Argus titled 'Your night out'. He opened his own restaurant, Geoff Brookes Steak Cave, in 1965. Later in his life he was a resident of Wellington Street, Kew. He died in 2003, aged 86.The Vandersluys-Kelly Collection of photographs, costumes and musical performance memorabilia was donated to the Kew Historical Society by Robin Denise Kelly in 2018. The collection is an important record of stage and recorded performances in Australia in the second half of the 20th century. This new nationally-focused and artistically significant collection augments and contextualises the local performing arts materials in our collection. Sheet music for the song A Dear John Letter, featuring a cover photograph of the Australian 'radio star' Geoff Brooke. Brooke, a resident of Wellington Street (Kew), was a close friend of the singer Robin Vanser (aka Robin Kelly The item forms part of the Vandersluys-Kelly Collection of performance memorabilia donated by her to the Kew Historical Society in 2018.geoffrey (geoff) brooke, performing arts - 20th century

Corporal Francis John Papworth (VX66806) served in the 2/4 Australian Commando Squadron in Timor, New Guinea and Borneo, Tarakan during World War II. His pencil drawn images of the Tarakan camp during May 1945 give an insight into the conditions at that time.Brown cardboard, spiral bound 'The Empire Sketch Book' with five pencil drawings on art paper by Corporal F. J. Papworth during his Commando service at Tarakan Hill, Borneo during World War II. Three of the drawings depict the army camp at Tarakan Hill during May 1945; the fourth drawing shows a young boy from Tarakan sitting on an army jeep and the last is a rough sketch of a baby drawn in 1947. Sketch Book of Corporal Francis John Papworth during World War IIOn front cover in handwritten in ink "PIC of Geo-Wallace/INSIDE". On first drawing handwritten in pencil on top righthand corner "TARAKAN HILL/looking NNE from machine shop section of Tarakan Oilfield/May 15 1945". On second drawing handwritten in pencil at bottom righthand corner "TARAKAN HILL looking from BANK pill box right centre -/15 May 45". On third drawing handwritten in pencil at top righthand corner "TARAKAN HILL and DUTCH/MACHINE SHOPS-Looking from KINGS CROSS/The morning of the 4th May 1945-/0745 hrs-/The Quiet before the storm". On fourth drawing handwritten in top in pencil "Salamit - Peace or Peaceful[l] Used as a Greeting/Salamit-/ORONG LAKI LAKI/TARAKAN. BORNEO/19 MAY 45." All four sketches are signed "John Papworth/Tarakan 1945".On fifth sketch handwritten in pencil "Michael/Signed by/2 Feb 1947".book, world war ii, military, sketch, tarakan, borneo, commando, papworth, may 1945, pencil drawings, wwii, world war 2

A short article about John William Medhurst and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living at GreensboroughOne page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, john william medhurst, john mcphee

A short article about John Raywood Poulter and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living at GreensboroughOne page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, john raywood poulter

Account of the life of Howard John Cornish, Greensborough resident, cornet player and brass band musician, on the occasion of his award of an OAM in 2017.Typescript, 4 pages , colour photographs; with illustrated article from Diamond Valley Leader 14 June 2017howard john cornish

A short article about William John Ambrose Evans and his service in World War 1. William Evans grew up in Bundoora.1 Page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, william john ambrose evans

A short article about John James (Jack) Andrews and his service in World War 1. Jack Andrews was a founder of the Greensborough RSL.1 Page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, john james (jack) andrews

The Grave of John McLaughlin (died 15/10/1933), and Rosalie Ellen McLaughlin (died 30/09/1953), St Helena Cemetery.St Helena Cemetery was originally the burial place of the Beale family and friends. The first burials took place in the 1850s. There are now over 200 burials.Digital copy of colour photograph st helena cemetery, john mclaughlin, rosalie mclaughlin

Historical Society Members (Court House Entrance) c1984 L to R Geoff Sudholz. John Van Leeuwen. Allan Kingston and Visitor.stawell

Group of Males (Mitchell/McMullin) 5th from left John McMullin. Middle row second Dave Mitchell and fourth Alex Neilstawell

Heidelberg Golf Club: 75th anniversary - John Murray Master of Ceremonies for the celebrations speaking to the crowd in the Eaglemont Room. 16 August 2003.Colour photograph of speaker at podium75th anniversary celebrations, 75th year, heidelberg golf club - history, eaglemont room

Photograph of John A. Bosch (Bush) and the Greensborough apple tree purported to have come from John Batman's orchard circa 1840. A Melbourne Leader article about the tree was dated 9/4/1910 and this photo appeared therein. Johannes Bosch came to Australia in 1884 aged 17. He married Henrietta Duck, had 3 children and divorced in 1903. Around 1902 he anglicized the family name to Bush.Digital copy of black and white photograph. john bosch, batman apple tree, johannes bosch

A4 pagenon-fictionJohn Marshall, Shipowner and Emigration Agent, transported emigrants and freight to the British Colonies in the early 1800's. Dr Liz Rushen provides more details in her book on John Marshall.john marshall, dr liz rushen, emigration, early 1800's, shipping, lloyds register

Identified as John Colin Reaburn, also known as Jack (1899 -1987) - John was born at home in Russell Street, Surrey Hills and grew up in the area, was educated at Surrey Hills State School and University High, becoming an accountant. He moved away as he progressed in business, including to overseas posts. In retirement he returned to the Surrey Hills area and in the early 1980's provided help and encouragement while the Surrey Hills history collection was in its early stages. John had a keen memory and contacted some of his early acquaintances to further reminiscences of some of Surrey Hills while carefully researching material to confirm his own. He was also active in the Surrey Hills Progress Association.John Reaburn was a key figure in the establishment of the Surrey Hills history collection.A black and white photograph of a man dressed in a coat, shirt and tie.surrey hills, surrey hills state school, accountant, surrey hills progress association, mr john reaburn

Advertisement for John Gough Car Sales of Para Road Greensborough. Copied from a Diamond Valley Football League football record from 1977.Digital copy of advertisement from booklet.diamond valley football league, john gough car sales, para road greensborough

A short article about David John (Jack) Medhurst and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment he was living at GreensboroughTwo pages, text and colour images.world war 1 project, david john medhurst, jack medhurst

A short article about William John Thompson and his service in World War 1. William Thompson lived in Montmorency in the inter-war period.1 page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, william john thompson

A short article about Thomas John Finnigan and his service in World War 1. At the time of his enlistment, he was working at Mont Park.1 Page, text and colour images.world war 1 project, thomas john finnigan

The Grave of Caroline E. McLaughlin (died 25/11/1916) and John C. McLaughlin (died 19/08/1927), St Helena Cemetery.St Helena Cemetery was originally the burial place of the Beale family and friends. The first burials took place in the 1850s. There are now over 200 burials.Digital copy of colour photograph (grave)st helena cemetery, mclaughlin family

Shows sections of Franklin, John and Napoleon streets were still unmade as of late 1996 and the condition of those roads with potholes at the intersections with Bible Street.Reflects on the changing nature of the local street-scape and housesRoll of 35mm colour negative film, 7 stripsKodak Gold 100-5eltham, napoleon street, bible street, franklin street, john street

Shows sections of Franklin, John and Napoleon streets were still unmade as of late 1996 and the condition of those roads with potholes at the intersections with Bible Street.Reflects on the changing nature of the local street-scape and housesRoll of 35mm colour negative film, 7 stripsKodak Gold 100-5eltham, napoleon street, bible street, franklin street, john street

John Stratton's Wool and Skin Store Commission Agent in Lower Main Street Stawell. Photo taken from Central Park No1 Grandstand.stawell