In the mid 1950's Masonite built a hard board plant at Eildon but the process could not be made to work satisfactorily on the eucalypt woods available. CSR took over the Masonite Corporation in 1959, closing down it Eildon plant and constructing plants at Bacchus Marsh and Mitcham which began producing in 1961. With the development of particledboard manufacture in the 1960's the fibreboard industry declined. Not known when the Mitcham site was closed down,Black and white photocopy of CSR Masonite Fabricators building in Mitcham. Flag flying at left.csr masonite fabricators pty ltd

The children and their teacher were engaged in a variety of outdoor gardening activities for the three days from 26th - 28th April 1989 for Arbor Week. Over the three days a new garden bed was set out as well as tree planting. During Arbor Week, people are encouraged to plant trees as well as caring for established gardens. The date varies from across different countries and takes into account suitable seasonal planting conditions. Arbor Week gives an awareness of the importance of trees in the environment and the need to provide green areas in the community.A non-digital coloured photograph of seventeen children and an adult moving a long log to a designated area.arbor week, bulla primary school

This photograph shows inside the 10-head crushing plant.An interesting collection of photographs, the connection to Greensborough remains a mystery. Digital copy of black and white photograph, one of 30 photos of mining operations. Photos have no markings or dates. Donor unknown.tasmania, mines and mining, mining machinery

Line drawings and lists of plants indigenous to the City of Banyule.Double-sided coloured poster, foldednative gardens, banyule

W.E. Mullins was associated with a Cyanide Plant at Talbot Flat.Handwritten letter from W.E. Mullins to the Ballarat School of Mines relating to cyaniding. w.e. mullins, talbot flat, cyaniding, cyanide works

W.E. Mullins was associated with a Cyanide Plant at Talbot Flat.Handwritten letter from Charles Cole to the Ballarat School of Mines relating an analysis of a . w.e. mullins, talbot flat, cyaniding, cyanide works

North Western Woollen Mills - Framed - Carding Plantstawell industry

Mr Gerald Rowes Charcoal Burning Plant Pomonalstawell

Buildings - "School, Shool Bell" Associated with - Tree Planting

Opening of the Sloane's & Scotchman's plant 23/11/1914Large group of men women and some children, gathered in front of corrugated iron mining buildings.stawell mining

The plaque in the photograph commemorates the planting of a Druids Oak in 1870.In 2009, doubt surrounds the planting of the Druids Oak tree. Was this the first Druids Oak to be planted in Ballarat? These trees make up an interesting aspect of Ballarat history.1 coloured gloss photograph of the Druids Oak plaque.Back lefthand corner of the photo written in blue biro on a white label, "Druid's Oak, 27Dec.1870, 1Dec. 2009."druids oak, druids friendly society, john garner, doctor, john garner collection, ballarat botanical gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, plaque, gardens, ballarat

Scrap book of news clippings relating to the Ballarat School of Mines. Articles include: 1952 - Ballarat Gaol and the Ballarat School of MInes 1954 - Ballarat School of Mines Gardens, planting, and Harry Brewballarat gaol, ballarat school of mines, ballarat school of mines gardens, harry brew

The Tawonga branch of the C.W.A. commenced on the 7th Feb. 1946 and often combined activities with the other branches in the Kiewa Valley. The C.W.A. aimed to improve health, welfare and education for women and children in the country. The members achieved these aims by being involved in handcrafts of all kinds.Women living in Tawonga were mostly on farms and, in 1946, when the branch commenced would have been feeling more remote with WW11 having an effect on available workers and the well being of the women and children.The book has a cover with Autumn colours of flowers in a vase with the title in block letters of pale yellow. It has 47 pages bound by 2 staples. The crafts involve the use of plants in creating decorations.tawonga. country woman's association of australia. crafts. plant crafts.c.w.a.

Colour photograph from the roof of the Ballarat School of Mines in Lydiard Street South, looking across the partly demolisged Carlton and United Breweries Ballarat Plant buildings. The old chimney is to the left of centre. ballarat brewery, carlton and united breweriesm ballarat plant

Document. Norman Penrose collection: 13 drawings (ink) of Australian Native Plants on the back of cardboard drawings of 'A History of British Birds.' One card has notes about Byzantine art on the back.drawing, ink, native plants, norman penrose collection, drawing of native plants, art notes

On 4th August 1978 the construction of the Goonawarra Housing Estate commenced. The estate was formerly known as the Goonawarra Farm and overloked the Sunbury town area and Jacksons Creek valley. Plans for the new development included a gold course, housing, community and recreational facilities. The construction continued througout the last two decades of the twentieth century and into the twenty first century.A coloured photograph of the clubhouse taken from the south west at the Goonawarra Golf Club. The surrounding garden has been planted out with trees and has been mulched. A green car is on the LHS of the photograph.goonawarra farm, goonawarra golf club, goonawarra housing estate, sharkey, robert b., kilkenny homes, australian ideas homes pty.ltd., craftsmen homes., glamor homes, villa bella homes, george evans collection

HOSPITAL BUILT IN 1947 AFTER PREVIOUS ONE BURNT IN BUSHFIRE IN 1944. NOW BEING USED AS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE.BLACK AND WHITE ANGLED VIEW OF CLUNES HOSPITAL - SHOWING FRONT ENTRANCE - PORTICO AND DRIVE, GARDEN, NEW PLANTS SMALL - BIG TREE ON RIGHT OF PICTURE - TENNIS COURT AND FENCE IN RIGHT OF PICTURElocal history, photography, photographs, hospital

Information pamphlet re history of Blackburn Lake. Visitors guide sheet and brochure advertising 'Bush Tucker Walkabout'. Open Day, including leaflet about local Wurundjeri tribe and plants they used.Information pamphlet re history of Blackburn Lake. blackburn lake sanctuary, city of nunawading, adult deaf and dumb society, native plants, wildlife, bush tucker walkabout, wurundjeri aboriginal tribe

In 1970, the area now known as the Morack Golf Course was rezoned from 'Rural' to 'Public Open Space'. This allowed planning to go ahead and by 1973 sufficient land had been acquired by the Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works. The course was first open on 8 May 1976 as a nine-hole course. This was extended to 15 holes by January 1980, and to eighteen holes by 1981.Two coloured photographs a-b of the early days in the development of the Morack Golf Course. Overview of a hole plus white patches indicating where trees have been planted. Some people practicing.morack golf course

Five photocopies of drawings of the Rushworth area and three copies of Rushworth-Whroo. All maps have various features and some plants noted. Also mentioned is the Balaclava Hill Open Cut Mine.map, victoria, rushworth/whroo, peter ellis collection, rushworth, whroo, aboriginal water holes, balaclava hill open cut mine

Artist Alison Withers work DIY Deluge Design No. 5 was awarded Expressions: The Wool Quilt Acquisitive Award in 2023. Works were received from across Australasia and internationally from some of quilting’s most highly regarded and awarded artists. Finalists work was displayed at Art Quilt Australia 2023 presented by Ozquilt Network and the National Wool Museum from 12 August to 12 November 2023. Artist Statement: It's clear we need to adapt the anatomy of our human spaces to become more resilient to the increasingly unavoidable impacts of climate change. Made by piecing, applique and free machine stitching, using industrial felt, hand dyed merino felt, woollen suiting, cotton fabric, wool theatre curtain backing and cotton and polyester thread.Rectangular portrait orientated art quilt depicting an environmental scene including boats, lights, elevated buildings, plants and birds on a background of shades of cream, blue and grey. A baton is sewn into the back at the bottom.Back: DIY Deluge Design No.5 / Alison Withersquilt, ozquilt network, prize, wool, art, felt, piecing, applique

STATE SCHOOL NORTH CLUNES.ORIGINAL SEPIA PHOTOGRAPH OF STATE SCHOOL CLUNES, BELL TOWER ON TOP - TREES PLANTED INSIDE PICKET FENCE - TWO TREES OUTSIDE, ONE WITH TREE GUARD - SOME ROCKS IN FORE GROUND.THE STATE SCHOOL NORTH CLUNES.local history, photography, photographs, schools, 1552

Black and white photograph, Rose Hudson Lioness Secretary, Jenny Baker Lioness President, planting a tree and plaque in memory of member Mavis Lapham, in the garden of the Ambulance Station. Lakes Entrance Victoria community services, volunteering

Black and white photograph of members of Ambulance Auxiliary and Lioness Club, planting a tree to honour past member of both organisations, Mavis Lapham, with plaque in garden at Ambulance Station. Lakes Entrance Victoriaemergency services, community services, lionesses