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Federation University Historical Collection
Instrument, General Electric Company (GEC), General Electric Company Generator used at the Ballarat Power Station at Lake Wendouree, near Ripon Street
This generator is associated with James Oddie, and possibly Henry Sutton. Early Grey generatorelectricity generator, ballarat power station, ballarat electricity supply -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, These joyous sands, 1959
A history of early SorrentoA history of early SorrentoA history of early Sorrentosorrento, history -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Realia
Early Iron or weight ???stawell -
Melton City Libraries
Photograph, William and Eliza Daley, 1863
William and Eliza DALEY were married at St Mary’s Williamstown in 1862. Their children Ann was born in Williamstown in 1864 died at Melton 1933, Elizabeth was born and died in Melton in 1864 – 1949 and Frederick was born and died in Melton 1867-1868 Eliza died in Melton on the 12th July 1869 aged 33years of a ruptured womb. William Daley died at Melton 17th June 1917Early photo of the couple local identities, pioneer families -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, Wattle Park: a short history, Oct-89
This book includes a description of the early settlement of Wattle Park; who owned the farms prior to it becoming parkland; and the development and management since including the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board.This book includes a description of the early settlement of Wattle Park; who owned the farms prior to it becoming parkland; and the development and management since including the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board.wattle park, trees, box trees, golden wattle trees, she-oak trees, (mr) james atkinson, aborigines, first tree, (mr) hector bell, croquet, golf, orienteering, (mr) henry de carle, (mr) john lawler, (mr) walter craig, (mrs) eliza welch, the grange, (miss) effie eliza ball, hawthorn tramways trust, (mr) - membrey, metropolitan tramways park, (mr )david pureau, by-laws, g. t. usher, o. fenwick, f. c. garyder, e, bennet, a. snowden, g. tweedy, (mr) (sir) arthur stanly, (mr)alan holt, (mrs) a bennet, world war, 1939-1945, eucalypts, elm trees, ash trees, (ms) faye shepherd -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, Wattle House, 53 Jackson St, St Kilda
Built c 1847 for Samuel Jackson. May contain examples of early prefabricated building materialscolour photograph, unmounted, good conditionstuck on the back with adhesive tape: Now used as a special accommodation, this gable-fronted house was designed and built in the 1840s by architect Samuel Jackson. It is believed to contain early examples of prefabricated building materials -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Work on paper (item) - Print of wood engraving, Frederick Grosse et al, New Chum on the Yarra Track, 27-09-1866
A copy of an early wood engraving taken from a photograph of the deserted township of New Chum, near Healesville, on the Yarra Track in Victoria.A copy of an early wood engraving taken from a photograph of the deserted township of New Chum, near Healesville, on the Yarra Track in Victoria. The Yarra Track is the former name of the gold fields road from Healesville to the Woods Point and Jordan Goldfields in Victoria.new chum, healesville, yarra track, victoria, frederick grosse, albert charles cooke, thomas waters, wood engraving -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - COLONIAL CRAFTS OF VICTORIA, 1978
Colonial Crafts of Victoria. Early settlement to 1921. Examples of early craftwork to make goods for a specific purpose.art, crafts -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, Rev. George F. Dyson
B. 1875 Victoria; D. 1956 Melbourne.Early 20th C. suit, shirt & highcollar and tie, Dyson aged late 30s-early 40s."Rev. Geo Dyson"dyson, george f. -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Photograph [copy], John Hodgson, 1845-1852
This work forms part of the collection assembled by the historian Dorothy Rogers, that was donated to the Kew Historical Society by her son John Rogers in 2015. The manuscripts, photographs, maps, and documents were sourced by her from both family and local collections or produced as references for her print publications. Many were directly used by Rogers in writing ‘Lovely Old Homes of Kew’ (1961) and 'A History of Kew' (1973), or the numerous articles on local history that she produced for suburban newspapers. Most of the photographs in the collection include detailed annotations in her hand. The Rogers Collection provides a comprehensive insight into the working habits of a historian in the 1960s and 1970s. Together it forms the largest privately-donated collection within the archives of the Kew Historical Society.A print of John Hodgson, early Melbourne settler and prominent figure in the early history of Kew. [Copy 1]John Hodgson. Born Studley England 1799. Arrived Melbourne 1837john hodgson, kew, dorothy rogers -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Colour tinted postcard, Renwick, Pride & Nuttall, Taggerty River, Marysville, Victoria, 1916
An early colour tinted photograph of the Taggerty River in Marysville in Victoria.An early colour tinted photograph of the Taggerty River in Marysville in Victoria.Australian Enamellers. Country Series No. 3. Produced in Australia To Ms Marlene./ To wish you/ well; & To assist in/ making you as comfy/ as possible. I hope you/ are keeping well & fit/ & that it wont be long/ before you are on your/ way back to Aust. I/ suppose you have heard/ that Jack is on his/ way home, we are/ looking forward to/ the day when he arrives./ My best wishes to you/ & kind regards/ Sincerely yr/ friend/ Raell Dennistaggerty river, marysville, victoria, postcard, souvenir -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - J W SWATTON COLLECTION: RACV ROUTE MAPS
Four RACV Route Maps and Touring Information, Bendigo to Alexandra via Seymour and Yea, Bendigo to Mt Gambier and return, Bendigo to Horsham via Ararat and Bendigo to Anglesea, dated 1 March 76. Also an unsigned Safe Driving Pledge.j w swatton collection, royal automobile club of victoria -
Bendigo Military Museum
Card - CARDS, SYMPATHY, c Dec 1941
Sympathy cards to parents of "Mervyn Clive Townsend" KIA on sinking of HMAS SYDNEY by HSK Kormoran on 15/11/1941. Refer Cat 2313P for Townsends service.1. Folded Sympathy card with no message inside, only name and "With Sincere Sympathy" on front. 2. Cross, Flag and Flowers image on front. Four pages tied with black and white ribbon.1. From Russell Horie, written on back F.W. 2181. 2. From Mr. & Mrs E.J. Claridge, Ararat.hmas sydney, mervyn clive townsend, ww2, hsk kormoran -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Congregational Church in Scallan Street Stawell
Postcard original Congregational Church Scallan St. Stawell with picket fence and double gateway. Postcard No 21. The church in this photograph was built in 1874 and opened on Sunday September 13th. The Rev. S.C. Kent, of Melbourne was the Preacher. The building was intended to accommodate 250 people. The cost, exclusive of the land was 800 pounds. The building was designed and supervised by Rev J.G. Wilson. The Church was the first to be lit with gas in Stawell. Note gas light on the porch. This building is now used by the Lutheran Church.One post card of a church with 3 enlarged photos of the post card. The image is the Congregational Church in Stawell. The church is brick with a picket fence and double gateway with a black dog lying beside the gateway. Enlargements donated by Congregational Church.Congregational Church Stawell 21. (On the back) Empire post card real photograph by T. R. G. Williams Araratstawell -
Harcourt Valley Heritage & Tourist Centre
Mulberry Tree Branch, 1874
An unsuccessful attempt was made to set up a silkworm industry at Mt Alexander, to be an occupation for ladies of the district as well as to introduce the silk industry to Victoria. An attempt by women to enter the business world was beaten by difficulties: (1). Road access to the property (2). Heavy frost damage to mulberry plants. (3). Disease of silkworms. (4). Lack of quantity of leaves. (5) drought and rabbits. Experiments proved silk harvested and woven was superior to overseas products, but the venture was defeated by the climate and the surviving trees were relocated to Corowa NSWA relic of the far-sighted venture by the Victorian Ladies Sericulture Co, promoted by the charismatic Mrs Bladen Neill , who was anxious to generate employment opportunities for women..A dead branch from a mulberry tree grown at Sericulture Farm, Mt Alexander, in the early 1870s. This long limb's bark has cracked with age, forming a pattern of brown cracks. Remnants of smaller branch axilla are clearly visible. An inscription on paper is pasted around the branchTyped: "Part of a limb of a mulberry tree from the Sericulture Farm on Mt Alexander which was started by Mrs Bladen-Neill in early 1870s, finally closing in 1878. Mrs Bladen-Neill died in September 1884 at the residence of Dr Barker, Melbourne" "Courtesy of Keith Henderson, Harcourt" -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Scrapbook Page, New Railway Line: Eltham to Hurst's Bridge; The Weekly Times, 24 Feb 1912, p27, 1912
Pages from a scrapbook belonging to Heather Jenkins (nee Cone) who lived as a child in the Police Residence at 728 Main Road, Eltham from 1911 to the early 1920s. Images featured are 1. A peep on the road, nearing Research. 2. The Main Road at Eltham (opposite Railway Station). 3. A part of the new railway line. 4. The mail coach leaving for Kangaroo Ground.Heather McKnight Jenkins (nee Cone) was born 1911, possibly at the Eltham Police Residence and spent her childhood growing up in the Police Residence. Heather was the daughter of John Thomas Cone, Police Constable, and Charlotte Helena Cone (nee Black) who had married in 1906. Constable Cone was transferred to Eltham Police Station from Lauriston (near Kyneton) in May 1911. He retired from the force around September 1922 most likely as a result of significant health concerns experienced earlier that year from 22 April when he was hospitalised. He died 5 October 1922 at Maria Street at age 60 leaving behind a widow and two daughters; his son having pre-deceased him as a result of effects of the war. He is buried in Melbourne General Cemetery . In his probate it states that he owned a piece of land 200 links frontage to Maria Street and a depth of 241 links. It is believed that this is the land opposite the Police Station which Heather Jenkins referred to as being owned by her father and where he agisted the Police horses. Heather, her sister and mother Charlotte remained in Eltham until at least the 1924 Electoral Roll where Charlotte was listed as Home Duties however by 1925 she was listed at 229 Glenferrie Road, Malvern, occupation, Registrar of Births. In the 1934 (and 1936) Electoral Roll, Heather was a Clerk and her mother Charlotte was the Registrar of Births. in 1952 following her mother’s death she made application for Grant of Probate. Heather remains listed in the 1954 Electoral Roll at 13 Ashburton Road under her maiden name Cone however by the 1963 Electoral Roll she is listed at the same address as Heather McKnight Jenkins long with James Gardiner Jenkins. Neither appear listed in the 1958 Electoral Roll. James Gardiner Jenkins (1892-1975) first wife was Fanny Davison Carrucan (1899-1929), daughter of Denis Carrucan and Jane (nee McAleese). They married in 1925. Fanny died 11 November 1929. In the 1934 Electoral Roll he remained listed at John Street, Eltham, Railway Employee however by 1935 Electoral Roll, James Gardiner Jenkins, Railway Employee, was listed at 229 Glenferrie Road, Malvern and he remained living with Charlotte and Heather Cone when they moved to 13 Ashburton Road, Glen Iris. One of Constable Cone’s first investigations upon arriving in Eltham was the accidental fatal shooting in the head with a pea rifle by young Francis August Capewell, aged 11, of John Sutcliffe Deegan, 14, in Maria Street near the Railway. Constable Cone’s replacement was Constable William Charles Sargeant who commenced in charge of the Eltham Police Station from Thursday, 10 August 1922. Constable William Charles Sargeant, and his wife Elizabeth Agnes Sargeant were based at the Eltham Police Station until his transfer to the Police Station in Burwood Road, Hawthorn. He retired at Hawthorn Police Station in 1931, described by Hawthorn Council in 1927 as in a disgraceful condition and unfit for human habitation (Kathryn Griffin family tree – Ancestry) whereupon they moved to 28 Saunders Street, Coburg. Elizabeth died 16 July 1936 in Fitzroy. William then moved to 6 Queen Street Coburg in 1936 and then 1 Queen Street in 1942 where he died 7 August 1944. He is buried at Fawkner Cemetery. Large newspaper clipping (half page), very aged and fragile with sticky tape holding it together with 4 images of early Elthameltham, police residence, heather mcknight jenkins (nee cone), constable john thomas cone, charlotte helena cone (nee black) -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photograph - Mount Beauty from second gate. View down Kiewa Valley, 1950
The new State Electricity Commission construction camp at the head of the Kiewa Valley was for workmen on the second power station in the project expected to be the most modern and best equipped in Australia… In contrast to the early Kiewa days of horses and canvas tents, the new camp, with its modern amenities, compared favourably with any country town. Administration of the Kiewa Scheme was moved from Tawonga to Mount Beauty in 1946. The first house in Mount Beauty, in Hollonds Street, was occupied by the co-op store manager from November 1946. The new Mess Hall at Mt Beauty was opened with much ceremony in early November 1946. The houses up to Nelse street were erected from 1946 onward and then the township was extended beyond Nelse Street in 1950. The workmen's camp was enlarged in 1950 to the extent of providing accommodation for a total of 1,200.Shows early construction of the town of Mt. Beauty surrounded by farmland taken in 1950 during the early stages of construction of the Kiewa Hydro electric SystemBlack and white photograph - View from second gate down Kiewa Valley showing early buildings. Photograph framed by 6mm white boarderHandwritten in back of photo in blue ink - View from second gate down Kiewa Valley 1950mt beauty, kiewa valley, secv -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photographs, Nobbies Kiosk, Late 40's early 50's
Photograph taken on a camping trip to Phillip Island by the donor's brother.Photographs of the Kiosk and vehicle at The Nobbies. Late 40's early 50's. Two photos the same - one larger.the nobbies kiosk -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, "Observatory," Dandenong Mountains (Vic.), early 1900s
Postcard showing the Trig Point Observatory on Mt Dandenong. Two women and a man are standing on the rock base. Early 1900s.Printed on front of postcard: "OBSERVATORY," DANDENONG MOUNTAINS (VIC.) Printed on back of postcard: Photographed by ERASMUS B. ALLAN, Fitzroy ASK FOR Allan's "Guide to the Dandenong Mountains." Published Shortly. Price 1/- HUTCHINSON'S Lit. Collins Street Melbourne.mt dandenong, trig point, mt dandenong observatory, erasmus b allan -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Lights, porcelain, wall, electric light switch; Door Knob Porcelain, early 20th C
Both the Light switch and Door knob were used in Box Cottage during the late 19thC and early 20thC by the Box and Rietman families. William and Elizabeth Box purchased the two ten acre Lots of land with the Cottage in 1868 where they raised their family of 12 children and developed a flower garden producing seedlings. August and Frieda Rietman rented the Cottage 1917 with 1 acre of land and purchased it in 1935 where they raised 2 children while August established Rietman's Landscaping Pty Ltd making pressed concrete garden furniture. Porcelain is a ceramic material made by heating materials, generally including kaolin, in a kiln to temperatures between 1,200 and 1,400 °C The toughness, strength and translucence of porcelain, relative to other types of pottery, arises mainly from vitrification and the formation of the mineral mullite within the body at these high temperatures. Porcelain and other ceramic materials have many applications in engineering, especially ceramic engineering. Porcelain is an excellent insulator for use at high voltage, especially in outdoor applications, see Insulator (electricity)#Material. Examples include: terminals for high voltage cables, bushings of power transformers, insulation of high frequency antennas and many other components. Both the Light switch and Door knob were used in Box Cottage during the late 19thC and early 20thC by the Box and Rietman families. William and Elizabeth Box purchased the land with Cottage in 1868 and raised their familya) An electric light switch that would be attached to a wall. An Ivory Porcelain Base Single Light Switch with antique Brass top b) A porcelain door knob Both items used in Box Cottage early 20th Ca) On base BRITISH MADE / ENGLAND / 4 / 6959 lights, porcelain, electricity, early settlers, moorabbin, cheltenham, bentleigh, box william, box elizabeth, rietman august, rietman frieda, market gardeners, flower gardens, seedling nurseries, world war 1 1914-18, war memorials, sculpture, pottery, pressed concrete, door handles, door knobs -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (Item) - Black and white bi-focal image, Unknown
An early black and white bi-focal image of men and packhorses on the Marysville-Wood's Point Road in Marysville in Victoria.An early black and white bi-focal image of men and packhorses on the Marysville-Wood's Point Road in Marysville in Victoria. This is now known as the Marysville-Wood's Point Road. The Marysville-Woods Point Road was originally part of the Yarra Track, constructed in the early 1860s to provide access between Healesville and the Woods Point Goldfields. Despite the steep terrain and engineering difficulties, the Yarra Track soon became a busy route used by pack horses, horse-drawn drays, and wagons. Today this sealed mountain road is a popular scenic drive between Marysville and Warburton.Packhorses on Wood'spoint Road/ Marysville/ Victoriapackhorses, wood's point road, marysville-wood's point road, marysville, victoria, yarra track, healesville, wood's point goldfields, warburton -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, The River Murray, 1990
Written to record history of River Murray from aboriginal times, early settlers, riverboats, maps, irrigation, agriculture.Map of Murray River and districts on front cover. 4 river scenes in square boxes. Gold disc, paddle steamer, names of 3 states. Early scenes n back cover. 1 present day.irrigation, books, reference, rural, industry -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (Item) - Black and white photograph, Marysville, c1900
An early black and white photograph of the main road in Marysville in Victoria showing the Keppels Australian Hotel.An early black and white photograph of the main road in Marysville in Victoria showing the Keppels Australian Hotel which was built and opened by the Keppel Family in 1865. The Keppels Australian Hotel was the first hotel to be opened in Marysville. The Keppel Family were among Marysville's earliest pioneering families.ARMSTRONG COLLECTION 42 STATION STREET/ SANDRINGHAM 3191/ TEL. (03) 9521 5442/ IAN M.L. ARMSTRONG OAMaustralian hotel, marysville, keppel family, maurice john keppel, keppels australian hotel, keppels hotel, victoria -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder of documents, Flintoff - various documents, 1844_
Records the Flintoff family's ownership of parcels of land in the Greensborough area. Includes a survey plan for acquisition of land for the aqueduct 1897.Various photocopies of title documents relating to land owned by the Flintoff family in Greensborough.Mainly handwritten documents dating from early 20th century.flintoff family, land titles, greensborough, aqueduct -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Railway Station Circa 1920
Black and white photographPhotograph shows steam locomotive at Station and early railway crossing -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Bill McGowan, We wouldn't be without them, 1999
.01 Biography of McGowan - Carmody - Millington - Holyoak families. Large yellow covered paperback of 350 pages. Other items with the book as loose sheets .02 -Death certificate for Daisy McGOWAN. .03 - Death certificate for William McGOWAN. .04 - Death notice for Richard MILLINGTON. .05 photo of 1907 VFA interstate team with W.J. McGOWAN. .06 - Death certificate for Richard MILLINGTON. .07 - Birth certificate Charles McGOWAN. .08 - Death Certificate James McGOWAN. .09 - Death certificate Anne McGOWAN. .10 - Death certificate Ellen McGOWANDr Andrew Plummer mentioned on early birth and death certificatesfamilies, sport - australian rules football, mcgowan family, millington family, holyoak family, carmody family, andrew plummer -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, Fitzroy Gardens, c. 1920
Confirmed by Georgina Whitehead (producing book on Public Gardens.)2 copies black and white photograph. Row of large Elm trees lopped heavily or being lopped. Man seated on stump half way up tree. Long wooden laddersOn reverse of one copy, "Fitzroy Gardens early 1920's."elm trees, fitzroy gardens, georgina whitehead, ladders, tree lopper -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, The Homeward Bound Gold Mine in Stawell c1898
Stawell Alluvial Mining Scene. The Homeward Bound Mine Company puddling machine c1898Four well dressed men and women standing in front of a steam driven puddling machine. Two horses and carts are in front of the puddler and three men standing on the machineEarly Mining Scene Stawell. Mine Believed to be "The Homeward Bound'stawell -
National Wool Museum
Photograph, [Staff of Geelong Woollen Mills 1880s]
Group photograph, possibly depicting the staff of a Geelong woollen mill, c.1880s.Photograph of the staff of a Geelong Woollen Mill, c.1880s.Geelong Wollen Mills [sic] / Taken in early 80'stextile industry - history textile mills - history textile mills - staff, geelong woollen mills, textile industry - history, textile mills - history, textile mills - staff -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image
Has a strong association with Dave Kellett.Digital image of Dave Kellett in SEC uniform 1950s with his bicycle outside a house - Cap badge No. 67.On the photograph rear in ink "Dave early 1950's 67"trams, tramways, uniforms, secv, drivers, conductors