Bricks from "Willis Vale' home of the Partington family of Greensborough. Built in 1840, Willis Vale was owned by the Partington family from 1878 to 1947. It was a 2 storey house overlooking the Plenty River and set in 150 acres of farmland. The Partingtons moved out in 1947 and the house was vandalised shortly after. It was destroyed by fire in the 1960s.The bricks are a link to pioneer homes and farms in the area.Hand made clay bricks, light red in colour. All faces are flat.. One brick is chipped. Accompanying note: Hand made bricks from Partington house in Greensborough. Donated by Alan Partington.willis vale, partington family, greensborough, alan partington, bricks

Mrs. Julia (McNair) Wright was an American author and writer of temperance tales. She was born in Oswego, New York on May 1, 1840 and died on Sept. 2, 1903. "The Complete Home" sold over one-hundred-thousand copies. It is an encyclopædia of domestic life and affairs. It takes an in-depth look at the household of the 1870's.This book is a contemporary in-depth look at the household of the 1870's. It reflects the role of women in the Late 19th and early 20th century society.A thick hard back588 pp book with an ornately designed dark brown leather cover. It is a decorative gilt embossed cloth binding. All edges are gilt. There are illustrations of various domestic scenes in gold. Below the title, " The Complete Home" is a sketch of the birth place of Howard Payne. Below this is a sketch of the hearthstone of the author of Home Sweet Home.At the foot of the cover is a banner with "God Bless Our Home" and copyright details. it contains chromolith plates, some in black & white, some in color.inside cover - " Presented by Uncle & Aunt Horne to Catherine Isabella Horne - 10 May 1893 as a token of our affection"julia-mcnair-wright the-complete-home domestic-science-late 19th-century

Contains an article 'Machine Aesthetic' by Reyner Banham (pp 224-228). It also contains a book review by Raymond McGrath (pp 269-270) on Early Melbourne Architecture: 1840 to 1888, Edited by Maie Casey, Joan Lindsay, DA Casey, John Freeman, Tom Freeman, and Alan Henderson. Oxford Press, 1953.architecture, walsh st library

The swimming pool at Watsonia High School was commenced in 1976 and opened in 1977. This photo shows the completed pool filled with water.While the school has gone, the pool remains in 2019, operating as Yarra Swim School, Liat Way GreensboroughDigital copy of colour photograph, scanned from slide. Slide set at Item 6513.watsonia high school, swimming pools greensborough, yarra swim school

Used by Mrs. Beryl Gray and her brothers as children. Kept by Mrs. Grays's mother until; her death in 1977.China child's plate and saucer with animals around border. Cup missing.domestic items, infants

In 1977 great efforts were being made to preserve this bridge, the highest trestle bridge in Victoria at Stoney Creek. The Stony Creek Trestle Bridge was built in 1916 when the existing rail line from Melbourne to Bairnsdale was extended to Orbost. This 97km Bairnsdale to Orbost extension through rugged terrain was reputed to have been the most difficult rail project undertaken in Victoria. In service for over 60 years the bridge was damaged by bushfire in 1980, with the last train crossing in 1987. At 247m long and 20m high, it is the largest standing bridge of its kind in the State, and is listed on the Register of Historic Sites. Built of red ironbark and grey box timber, it is a fine example of the early engineering skills that utilised the resources and materials found on site.The Bairnsdale to Orbost rail line contains the most varied range of timber & timber composite bridges on any Victorian line. The Stoney Creek bridge is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register for its architectural and historical significance.A black / white photograph of a very large trestle bridge. a steam locomotive, with loaded goods trucks, is on the bridge. stoney-creek trestle-bridge railway east-gippsland-railway

Set of four two page foolscap duplicated notice, titled "Decorated Tram No. 1024 to be run from depots", issued by The Traffic Manager to Depot Masters and other Officers.. Details arrangements for the tram, transport between depots, operating times with run numbers. Signed by R. C. Drummond. .1 - tram 1024 - for Eastern Suburbs Permanent Building Society Limited - 18/11/1976 .2 - tram 1024 - for Benson and Hedges - 25/2/1977 .3 - Tram 900 - QUF Industries - 22/3/1977 .4 - Tram 900 - Johnnie Walker Whiskey See also Reg Item 1394 for an Uncle Ben's Pet Food decorated tram and 1525 for other examples.trams, tramways, decorated trams, advertising trams, tram 1024, tram 900

The Herald was a broadsheet newspaper published in Melbourne, Australia from 1840 to 1990. The Herald ceased publication on 5 October 1990, but on 8 October 1990, The Herald's name was merged with sister morning newspaper The Sun News-Pictorial to form the Herald Sun, which contained columns and features from both The Herald and The Sun News-Pictorial.This newspaper gives an insight into everyday life in the late 1950's and is a useful reference tool.A 40 pp complete broadsheet newspaper, The Herald - Melbourne. It is dated Saturday, August 16, 1958. It cost 3d.newspaper-the herald media communication-print

From its beginnings in the late 1840's, Warrnambool progressed through the years from being a town and borough to finally being proclaimed a city in May 1918. The Governor of the day Mr Arthur Stanley officiated at the event on May 23rd, 1918. It was only the fourth such municipality to achieve this status at the time These medallions were a memento of this occasion.These small medals are significant as they are linked to an important event in the growth of Warrnambool. Three similar medallions in the form of a brooch with clasp, all in gilt metal and enamel. Round medallions 25mm in circumference, with blue enamel circular rim of 4mm around most of the outside, except for white enamel decal of 10mm at bottom. Pin clasp on reverse of the medallions. Two medallions donated from a separate source are identical with the others in markings; one with pin clip, one without pin clip. All medals identical, though manufacturers imprint " Bridgland & King " only appears on reverse of two. "City of Warrnambool" appears in gold block letters around blue enamel circumference of medal, "1918" appears in gold lettering in white enamel decal at the bottom. Warrnambool city crest is pressed in gold relief in the centre of the medal, consisting of a ship at sea, a sheaf of wheat, these quartered below the Victorian Coat of Arms. Beneath the crest the words, "By These We Flourish" are inscribed. city of warrnambool, proclamation of city of warrnambool

Part of a collection of photographs copied from the late Shirley Fraser (nee Black), also descendant of the McLaughlin and Whatmough family. This photograph shows Rosalie Ellen McLaughlin (nee Whatmough). John McLaughlin and Rosalie Ellen Whatmough came to Greensborough in 1840 from Belfast. In 1865 they moved to Whittlesea; McLaughlins Lane in Plenty is named after the family.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.shirley fraser, rosalie mclaughlin, rosalie whatmough

Part of a collection of photographs copied from the late Shirley Fraser (nee Black), also descendant of the McLaughlin and Whatmough family. This photograph shows John McLaughlin and Rosalie Ellen McLaughlin (nee Whatmough). John and Rose McLaughlin came to Greensborough in 1840 from Belfast. In 1865 they moved to Whittlesea; McLaughlins Lane in Plenty is named after the family.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.shirley fraser, john mclaughlin, rosalie mclaughlin, rosalie whatmough

Belonged to Johan Kruse who was born 1840 died 1920,son of Dorothea Kruse, brother of Wilhelmina K Schwerkolt born 1844, died 1903. Johann and Wilhelmina immigrated to USA. Contains photo of grave at Hollywood Memorial Park, 3500 Clearfield Ave Sheridan Pa of Carl Theodor Schluter 1847, bookshop owner.Second book of written calculation exercises edited by T. B. Gafbooks, technical

Blue and green toned coloured dust cover over blue hard cover. Picture depicts house with woman and child and large tree in foreground. Covered in clear plastic. 96 pages. Title is in old style yellow lettering. The book contains a number of colour plates and black and white illustrations.Correspondence from Charles Joseph La Trobe written between 1840 and 1870.charles la trobe, letters of charles joseph la trobe, early victoria

Shooting competition was conducted annually between all units of the 3rd Division.Study of citizen soldiers in 1970s.Black and white photograph of three soldiers of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles being presented with the 3rd Division Rifle Shooting trophy by commander 3rd Division Brigadier J E Barry, c.1977. From left: Corporal Laughton, Corporal R McDonald, Lance Corporal G Ranfatel.3rd division, barry j e major general, shooting

The swimming pool at Watsonia High School was commenced in 1976 and opened in 1977. This photo shows early reinforcement of the pool, with rebar in place.While the school has gone, the pool remains in 2019, operating as Yarra Swim School, Liat Way GreensboroughDigital copy of colour photograph, scanned from slide. Slide set at Item 6513.On slide "Watsonia High Swimming Pool 12/12/76"watsonia high school, swimming pools greensborough, yarra swim school

The swimming pool at Watsonia High School was commenced in 1976 and opened in 1977. This photo shows early reinforcement of the pool, with rebar in place.While the school has gone, the pool remains in 2019, operating as Yarra Swim School, Liat Way GreensboroughDigital copy of colour photograph, scanned from slide. Slide set at Item 6513.On slide "Watsonia High Swimming Pool 12/12/76"watsonia high school, swimming pools greensborough, yarra swim school

The swimming pool at Watsonia High School was commenced in 1976 and opened in 1977. This photo shows early reinforcement of the pool, with rebar in place.While the school has gone, the pool remains in 2019, operating as Yarra Swim School, Liat Way GreensboroughDigital copy of colour photograph, scanned from slide. Slide set at Item 6513.watsonia high school, swimming pools greensborough, yarra swim school

The swimming pool at Watsonia High School was commenced in 1976 and opened in 1977. This photo shows spraying concrete onto the pool floor.While the school has gone, the pool remains in 2019, operating as Yarra Swim School, Liat Way Greensborough.Digital copy of colour photograph, scanned from slide. Slide set at Item 6513.watsonia high school, swimming pools greensborough, yarra swim school

The swimming pool at Watsonia High School was commenced in 1976 and opened in 1977. This photo shows spraying concrete onto the pool floor.While the school has gone, the pool remains in 2019, operating as Yarra Swim School, Liat Way GreensboroughDigital copy of colour photograph, scanned from slide. Slide set at Item 6513.watsonia high school, swimming pools greensborough

The swimming pool at Watsonia High School was commenced in 1976 and opened in 1977. This photo shows spraying concrete onto the pool floor.While the school has gone, the pool remains in 2019, operating as Yarra Swim School, Liat Way GreensboroughDigital copy of colour photograph, scanned from slide. Slide set at Item 6513.watsonia high school, swimming pools greensborough, yarra swim school

The swimming pool at Watsonia High School was commenced in 1976 and opened in 1977. This photo shows the completed concrete on the deep end of the pool.While the school has gone, the pool remains in 2019, operating as Yarra Swim School, Liat Way GreensboroughDigital copy of colour photograph, scanned from slide. Slide set at Item 6513.watsonia high school, swimming pools greensborough, yarra swim school

The swimming pool at Watsonia High School was commenced in 1976 and opened in 1977. This photo shows workers spraying concrete onto the pool.While the school has gone, the pool remains in 2019, operating as Yarra Swim School, Liat Way GreensboroughDigital copy of colour photograph, scanned from slide. Slide set at Item 6513.watsonia high school, swimming pools greensborough, yarra swim school