Sports Clubs in Kew in the final decades of the 19th century and in the early 20th century were often umbrella organisations with facilities for a number of sports. Typically in Kew, this included teams in lawn bowls, tennis and croquet. The Kew Bowling Club was formed in 1880 while the privately owned Auburn Heights Recreation Club was opened in 1904. By 1998, the two Clubs decided to amalgamate at the Auburn Heights site in Barkers Road, forming the Kew Heights Sports Club. The combined club was itself taken over by the Melbourne Cricket Club in 2012 becoming MCC Kew Sports Club. In 2017 MCC Kew closed and its landholding was subsequently sold to Carey Baptist Grammar School. Both the Kew and Auburn Heights Clubs assembled important collections. These historically significant and large collections were donated to the Society in 2020. The collections include manuscripts, pictures, trophies, plans, honour boards etc. References Barnard FGA 1910, 'Sports and Pastimes' in Jubilee History of Kew Victoria: Its origin & progress 1803-1910. Chapman J & C 1999, The history of the Auburn Heights Recreation Club, 1904 to 1908. Reeve S 2012, City of Boroondara: Thematic Environmental History, p.216.The combined collections of the four sporting clubs making up the collection number hundreds of items that are historically significant locally. They are also significant to the sporting history of the greater Melbourne area and to the sports of lawn bowls and tennis in Australia in the 19th and 20th centuries. The collection illuminates two of the Victorian historic themes - 'Building community life' through forming community organisations and 'Shaping cultural and creative life' by participating in sport and recreation.Wood, metal and enamel trophy shield recording the Auburn Heights Bowling Team as the winners of the John Dobbie Jubilee Shield, held at Glenferrie Hill Recreation Club in 1984. [The item forms part of the large historic Auburn Heights Recreation Club collection, with items relating to the sports of lawn bowls, tennis and croquet, gifted to the Kew Historical Society in 2020].

Miss Olive Codling was a Foundation Member and a Life Member of the Wodonga Historical Society. Many of her prize-winning photos are held in the Society Collection. She also held a range of roles and committee positions in a wide range of Wodonga community organisations. These included the Horticultural Society, the Wodonga Arts Council, the Wodonga Camera Club and the Wodonga Lapidary Club. This photo collection is significant as it documents how the businesses and buildings in Wodonga have evolved and contributed to community throughout the 20th century.Wodonga, High Street West Businesses including Holloways Motors, John Henderson & Associates, M & H Electrics, Kwik Stitch Fabrics and T.A.B. Holloways Motors property has now been incorporate Prd into Junction Place. In 2021 the other premises are occupied by J & M Clothing, Elna Sales and Service, Sargeants Property Conveyancing and a Chiropractic centre.wodonga businesses, high st wodonga, holloways motors, john henderson & associates

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

The Hamilton-Smith collection was donated by the children of Grace Mary Hamilton-Smith nee Ellwood (1911-2004) and John Hamilton-Smith (1909-1984) who settled in Wodonga in the 1940s. The Ellwood family had lived in north-east Victoria since the late 1800s. Grace’s mother, Rosina Ellwood nee Smale, was the first teacher at Baranduda in 1888, and a foundation member of the C.W.A. Rosina and her husband Mark retired to Wodonga in 1934. Grace and John married at St. David’s Church, Albury in 1941. John was a grazier, and actively involved in Agricultural Societies. The collection contains significant items which reflect the local history of Wodonga, including handmade needlework, books, photographs, a wedding dress, maps, and material relating to the world wars. This item has well documented provenance and a known owner. It forms part of a significant and representative historical collection which reflects the local history of Wodonga. It contributes to our understanding of social and family life in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history and social history. A printed certificate with black text and red bordering, and hand written inscriptions.hamilton-smith collection, hamilton-smith, ellwood, first aid, st john ambulance, charity, volunteer, voluntering, nursing, ww2, world war two, world war 2

The Hamilton-Smith collection was donated by the children of Grace Mary Hamilton-Smith nee Ellwood (1911-2004) and John Hamilton-Smith (1909-1984) who settled in Wodonga in the 1940s. The Ellwood family had lived in north-east Victoria since the late 1800s. Grace’s mother, Rosina Ellwood nee Smale, was the first teacher at Baranduda in 1888, and a foundation member of the C.W.A. Rosina and her husband Mark retired to Wodonga in 1934. Grace and John married at St. David’s Church, Albury in 1941. John was a grazier, and actively involved in Agricultural Societies. The collection contains significant items which reflect the local history of Wodonga, including handmade needlework, books, photographs, a wedding dress, maps, and material relating to the world wars. This item has well documented provenance and a known owner. It forms part of a significant and representative historical collection which reflects the local history of Wodonga. It contributes to our understanding of social and family life in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history and social history. A printed certificate with black text and red bordering, and hand written inscriptions.hamilton-smith collection, hamilton-smith, ellwood, first aid, st john ambulance, charity, volunteer, voluntering, nursing, ww2, world war two, world war 2

A small cylindrical pepper container. It has a tin top and bottom with cardboard sides. It contained cayenne pepper.John Bull CAYENNE PEPPER 1ozcontainer john-bull cayenne-pepper condiments food

Forming the headwaters of the Johanna River and noted for its majestic Myrtle Beech and Blackwood trees, in 1921 the property came into the possession of Mrs Jessie Fry, wife of Mr Thomas Fry, a well-known and respected local bushman and timber getter. Here the family lived and it was Mrs Fry who named the place 'Melba Gully'. Sometime in the late 1920s Mrs Fry was approached by Pioneer Tours, the bus company, to see if she would provide lunches and afternoon teas for their passengers travelling between Apollo Bay and Port Campbell. Mrs Fry rose to the challenge; the Melba Gully Luncheon Rooms were built adjoining the Fry home and she was in business. Mrs Fry was unfailing in her courtesy and kindness. She was also a splendid cook, known for her feather-light scones and sponges. Home-produced strawberries and cream were a special treat. Visitors were also taken on a tour of 'The Gully', often guided by one of her young sons. Melba Gully Visitors Book is testimony to her many satisfied customers. Tom and Jessie Fry sold the property on her retirement in 1947 and the tearooms ceased to operate. It again changed hands in 1958 to Otway residents Mr and Mrs Axel Madsen, and in 1975 they made the magnificent gesture of gifting the 48 hectare Melba Gully to the people of Victoria..Framed painting in oils of a weatherboard house with picket fence, before a backdrop of forest. A figure chopping wood is at the right.Signature of artist John Driver, 1981melba gully, jessie fry, thomas fry, buses, tours, weatherboard house, john driver

Coloured Photograph of an Aircraft spraying Anti-Malarial chemicals over camp at Nui Dat at dusk.My Vietnam Collection- John Siladiphotograph, chemical warfare, nui dat

This book attempts to outine the history Of Morral Morral, with particular focus on the School.White card cover with black plastic spine. Black Text and black line drawing of wooden building Memories of Morral Morral By John Kingstonstawell

A history of Diamond Creek from earliest records of white visitors (1836) to the 1970s. John Ryan was born in Diamond Creek and lived there all of his life.A detailed history and anecdotes of the Diamond Creek area and its early pioneers.55 pages. Soft cover, light brown with copy of early painting of Diamond Creek on front cover. Black and white illus.

Article on John Batman from Proceedings of the Uniting Church Historical Society (Victoria and Tasmania) Vol. 22, No. 2, September 2015, pp. 38-39 3 photocopied pagesjohn batman

The Story of James John Doig - 16 March 1879 - 9 October 1917. Youngest son of William and Mary Agnes Doig of Myers Flat, Bendigo.Biography - Facsimile. Clear plastic front over title page. Back is cardboard. Red / black print on title page. Plastic spiral bound. Cut, plain, white pages. Not numbered. Illustrated black / white / colour, maps photos, certificates & medals.booklet, doig, myers flat

Literary Institute Restoration 1989. Man on left is President of Historical Society Mr Cliff Loats and on right is Former Treasurer Mr John Van Leeuwen.stawell

Various photographs. John Scaletti & Mick Walsh & Unknown Others possibly duck shooting. Mick Walsh tuning the wireless. Two men with wine press. stawell

Letter dated 18/10/1985 from the Shire of Lillydale to Margaret Fankhauser agreeing to name the reserve on Upton land the Arthur John Upton Reserve

Mary Ann Ellis was a teacher at Eldorado school near Beechworth before her marriage to John Hartley Roberts. Part of Old Lintonian collection ; No. 28.Sepia portrait of the head and shoulders of a woman with hair drawn back. Her dress has full gathered sleeves, beading, a high collar and a bow at the neck.mrs john roberts, mary ann roberts, mary ann ellis, teachers, old lintonian collection

John James Scullion SJ was Professor of New Testament and Scripture at Yarra Theological College, which he was instrumental in founding, and a teacher at the United Faculty of Theology in the 1970s. Born 26/2/1925 and died 24/11/1990.Head and shoulders portrait of Rev. Fr. Dr John Scullion SJFather John Scullion (New Spectator 22 May 1974) p10john scullion sj; professor of new testament and scripture; yarra theological college; united faculty of theology

Gauge for steam pressure, made by John Tompson Woverhampton.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, john tompson woverhampton, gauge

Image from Westgarth's 'Port Phillip Settlement" (1883)Image of John Batman's huts at Indented Heads, Victoria. john batman, settlement, huts, architecture, melbourne, john wedge, indented heads, first contact

IT IS ON PERMAMENT LOAN FROM HEPBURN SHIRE CR. JOHN F. PHILLIPS WAS ELECTED MAYOR OF CLUNES BOROUGH COUNCIL AND SERVED AS MAYOR 1892-3, 1902-3, 1907-8. THE PHOTOGRAPH ORIGINALLY HUNG IN THE CLUNES TOWN HALL DURING HIS TERM OF OFFICE.PHOTOGRAPH OF CR. JOHN F. PHILLIPS.JOHN F. PHILLIPS MAYOR 1892-93; 1902-3; 1907-8. J. HORNBY PHOTO.local history, photography, photographs, councillors & officers

Photo sourced from A. Burrows reproduced on p49 of The Diamond Valley Story by Dianne H. Edwards, Shire of Diamond Valley 1979. "The wedding of John Gilding and Harriet Flower Edmonds in 1891 [sic]. Standing next to the bride is Bruce Heddle and his mother, Mrs W. Heddle. John Gilding became Diamond Creek's bootmaker and had his shop on the south side of Chute Street opposite the fire station. He had previously worked in Greensborough."Black and white copy of photo printed on glossy photographic paper 30.5 x 40.5 cm (12 x 16 inch); image size approx. 18.5 x 28 cmbootmakers, bruce heddle, chute street, diamond creek, diamond valley story, groups, harriet flower edmonds, john william gilding, mrs w. heddle, wedding

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John Finn (in pram) with one of his aunts 1909. Photographs from the collection of Peter Blackbourn, a descendant of the Chapman Stock family. Annotations to photos by Peter Blackbourn.Digital copy of black and white photograph.peter blackbourn, john finn

"Mr and Mrs B. Morgan you are invited to the wedding of Victoria Louise Morgan and Robert John Eldridge at Methodist Church, Emerald on Saturday 6th December, 1975."Bruce Morgan was the first Shire Secretary (1964-1983) of the Shire of Diamond Valley. This collection was compiled by his wife, Mavis Morgan, detailing the events they attended in their official capacityInvitation on cream card, black illustration with gold 'Invitation'.bruce morgan, mavis morgan, weddings, morgan family

Corvette H.M.A.S. STAWELL Canberra 1986. Stawell 1983 Front Arthur Dyson. Harry Carbis. John Grant. Ron Robson. Tom McCarthy. Ray Gilbert.stawell