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Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Harvey, Peter, Gippsland s Lucky City - A History of Sale, 1999
A study of the wooden paddle steamer Clonmel, wrecked on the South Gippsland coast in January 1841, at what became known as Port Albert.ships and shipping, settlers, historic sites, conservation -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Hutchinson, Frank, Resources Survey - East Gippsland Region, 2011
A brief account of some of the first Europeans to explore or settle in Victoria.ISBN 9780980453645(pbk)exploration, settlers -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Mc Kee, Eileen, The Alps at the Crossroads, 1996
A potted family history put together for descendants of Ned and Lucy Smith, who spent a major period of their lives at Genoa and Cabbage Creek in East Gippsland. Contains basic family tree and illustrations.settlers, genealogy -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book - Manuscript, Gelantipy Historical Society, Club Terrace, Errinundra, Bendock - History and People, 1993
A brief history of the indigenoussettlers, aboriginals, surveying -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book - Manuscript, Amendola, F, The Cunninghame Letters, 1999
A web page printout re Club Terrace, Errinundra, Bendock.settlers, mines and mining, schools -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book - Manuscript, Cunnnghame, Boyd Alexander, Mary, and Margaret, Commonwealth of Australia Electoral Roll, State of Victoria, Division of Gippsland. Roll of electors who vote at Cunninghame Polling Place, 1900c
Copies of typed transcripts of letters between Boyd and Mary Cunninghame, settlers in Gippsland, and members of the Cunninghame family in Scotland in the mid 19th. Centurysettlers -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Waverley Historical Society, Cattlemen to Commuters, 1988
Pioneers of the Waverley Region from early settlementsettlers -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Le Cheminant, Marion, Australian and New Zealand Shipwrecks and Sea Tragedies, 1999
A short history of the Victorian State Park, Nyerimilang, on the Gippsland Lakes, from selection of the land to acquisition by Parks Victoria and formation of Friends of Nyerimilang.parks, settlers, waterways -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr John Sweetman -- Deep Lead early settler and storekeeper 1870-1880-- Studio portrait
Deep Lead – Portrait John Sweetman early settler and storekeeper 1870-80stawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Jean Liddle with Mr Fred Mow Fung & his daughter Miss Anna Mow Fung -- original settlers at Deep Lead
Jean Liddle Ann & Fred Mow Fung (father and Daughterstawell deep lead -
Clunes Museum
Book, GWYN MOORE et al, BACCHUS MARSH - A PICTORIAL CHRONICLE, 1986
LITTLE IS NOWN OF THE BACKGROUND OF KENNETH CLARKE, THE FIRST WHITE SETTLER IN THE BACCHUS MARSH DISTRICT...HARDCOVER BOOK WITH DUST JACKET, IMAGE OF BRICK BUILDINGS AND A PERSON WALKING PAST ON A ROADWAY, MATURE TREES IN THE BACKGROUNDnon-fictionLITTLE IS NOWN OF THE BACKGROUND OF KENNETH CLARKE, THE FIRST WHITE SETTLER IN THE BACCHUS MARSH DISTRICT...book, bacchus marsh, history, kenneth clarke -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Charles Creswick's Grave
At THe Base of the Headstone is another Stone which reads "This graves was renovated 1922 by residents of surrounding disctricts." IN MEMORY OF THE FIRST WHITE SETTLER IN THE WIMMERA WHO DIED HERE.2 Colour Photgraphs: 7097 Charles Creswicks Grave and Headstone, with iron Border 7097a A Closeup of thetop portion of teh Headstones showing the inscription.Sacred to the Memory of Charles Creswick who departrf this life May the 4th 1847 Aged 28 Yearscharles creswick -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Descendants of Thomas and Mary Loats
Soft cover. Sepia Phot of Thomas and Mary Loats. Studio Man Standing, 3 piece Suit. Woman Dark Dress - dark Lace Collar holding a book, Seatedloats family history, dulcie loats, migrant and settlers, rupanyup -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book - Famiy History, Mallee Dust
SettlersRing Bound covers front Sepia Photo Settler, Hut, bush map. rear Colour bushlandMalle Dust The life of George Oscar Delahoy. by Ann Delahoysettlers -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book - Family History, Grist For the Mill Author Jan Liddicut
SettlersBinding - Plastic, Paper line drwing on cover with NHILLGrist for the Mill: The Story of the Oivers - A pioneer miller famiy in Australiasettler -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book - Family History, The Chapman Family of Concongella, 222
SettlersBinding Plastic Front Cover, Rear cover Balck Card B/W & colour Photos.The Chapman Family of Concongella with links to the Pianta Family updated 2022settlers -
Ukrainian Historical Society Sunshine
Photo, Jarka family
The Jarka family, one of the first Ukrainian families to settle in Ardeer: Oleska Jarka (holding baby), Mrs Jarka (standing)Showing how Ardeer looked when first settlers arrived.photo, ardeer, ukrainian family -
Ukrainian Historical Society Sunshine
Photo, First, Grade 7 graduating class 1960 Ivan Franko school
Graduating students were the first to complete 7 grades of Ukrainian school of our first settlers' familes to Australia.Black and white photo on thick cardboard paper -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book - Colonial Settlers, Life in the Bush
Life in the bush by Katherine Kirkland. Reprinted from Chambers Miscellany 1845 Photos and Line illustrations Reprinted by Kenneth W. McKenzie.Green Soft Cover: Title Author Illustration -reprint in gold inkLogo of Stawell Biarri Group for Genealogy -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book - Colonial Settlers, Walter John Wynd, "George Wynd & Margaret White" "Charles Trinder & Mary Halls" A Study of their linages, 2021
Convict and colonial Settlers Family Historywhite Soft cover. Black line framing title and small box around author.Rec 0340 -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Peter Cunningham, Steam Locomotive at Cato Lake, Victoria Street Stawell c1975, 1975
Moved to Ballarat East 1980Colour photograph of Locomotive Steam Engine D3 608 at Cato Park Taken September 1975 by Geoff Pianta. Kiosk of swimming pool in background. Two boys Tim and Peter Pianta Great Great grandsons of Martino Pianta an early settler from Concongellatransport, railways, tourism -
Torquay and District Historical Society
Photograph (copy), Bellbrae Cemetery Memorial Exhibition 2015
Photograph shows Llanberris House, built by Joseph and Mary Gundry on Iron Bark Station, west of the Anglesea Geelong Road, off Menzels Road above Spring Creek. The Gundrys took up Iron Bark station in 1844 and subsequently bought up more surrounding land. Just prior to Joseph's death in 1878, the property comprising 7721 acres was offered for sale as well as conditional rights to adjoining land. Llanberis House was a substantial stone dwelling of 2 storeys with 11 rooms.The Gundry family was one of the pioneering European settlers in the Bellbrae Torquay area.Black and white photographbellbrae victoria pioneer families -
Torquay and District Historical Society
Photograph (copy), Bellbrae Cemetery Memorial Exhibition 2015
Photograph is a studio portrait of George "Pop" Dridan and his wife, early settlers at Bellbra.George Dridan and his wife came to Bellbrae from Amphitheatre and purchased a small farm in Menzal Road Jan Juc. Their daughter Lena married William Cunningham who ran the Bellbrae Post Office and Store from 1940 to 1973. George was a trustee of the Bellbrae Cemetery Trust from 1925 to 1929.Black and white photograph -
Torquay and District Historical Society
Copy Photo, Torquay History Exhibition 2016, Produced for exhibition 2016
Photo shows a pristine Spring Creek at Torquay with one of the district's early settlers, Edward Molyneux, on horseback, apparently looking across the creek towards the site of the present day RACV resort and golf course. Spring Creek was a fishing spot that first brought visitors to the Torquay district. The area is now central to the residential development of Torquay and Jan Juc,Black and white photo -
Torquay and District Historical Society
Equipment - Fishing equipment, basket
The fishing basket was the property of Felix Rosser an early settler and fisherman in Torquay.Felix Rosser was a well known early settler in Torquay. This fishing basket and equipment belonged to him.A wicker fishing basketfishing equipment, torquay victoria, felix rosser -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Document - Printed Sheets, Batey, Isaac, The Aboriginals - transcript of the handwritten memoirs of Isaac Batey
This memoir contains observations of the Aboriginal people in the Sunbury area mainly. From 1844 onwards this young boy has recounted memories of his life, this section deals with Aboriginals. Although the language and observations may offend some people they are also a reflection of the attitudes of his times, and give an indication of the settlers' reactions to the inhabitants of a new land. Recorded in 1909.17 P.;This memoir contains observations of the Aboriginal people in the Sunbury area mainly. From 1844 onwards this young boy has recounted memories of his life, this section deals with Aboriginals. Although the language and observations may offend some people they are also a reflection of the attitudes of his times, and give an indication of the settlers' reactions to the inhabitants of a new land. Recorded in 1909.batey, isaac b. 1838., sunbury - red stone hill - ?boriginals, history., aboriginals - woiworong - hunting; possum skin rug making; baskets; cooking ovens; death-customs; myrnong. -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Barlow, Alex et al, Bosses ourselves : the story of Aboriginal self-government, 2001
Aboriginal self-government in the past and at present is related. A well presented book suitable for upper primary/early secondary students. In this book, the story of Aboriginal self-government, then and now, is told. Read about the traditional importance to Aboriginal people of their senior men and women and how the arrival of European settlers disrupted forever the way Aboriginal people organised their society and governed themselves. Learn about the struggle of Aboriginal people for the right to self-determination and about the role of bodies such as ATSIC. -- Back cover.32 p. : col. ill., maps, ports. ; 28 cm.Aboriginal self-government in the past and at present is related. A well presented book suitable for upper primary/early secondary students. In this book, the story of Aboriginal self-government, then and now, is told. Read about the traditional importance to Aboriginal people of their senior men and women and how the arrival of European settlers disrupted forever the way Aboriginal people organised their society and governed themselves. Learn about the struggle of Aboriginal people for the right to self-determination and about the role of bodies such as ATSIC. -- Back cover.aboriginal australians -- history -- juvenile literature. | aboriginal australians -- politics and government -- juvenile literature. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Unique memorial - cottage of early settler, 1965
Article on the official opening of Schwerkolt Cottage.Article on the official opening of Schwerkolt Cottage.Article on the official opening of Schwerkolt Cottage.delacombe, rohan, sir, schwerkolt cottage -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Our first settler arrived in 1850, 1964
A precis of the official history which Mrs Denice Moorhouse, official historian for the City of Nunawading, has compiled.A precis of the official history which Mrs Denice Moorhouse, official historian for the City of Nunawading, has compiled.A precis of the official history which Mrs Denice Moorhouse, official historian for the City of Nunawading, has compiled.local history, moorhouse, denice, city of nunawading -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Tom Wilson, c1991
Manuscript notes on local history and criticism about Nunawading Council by Tom Wilson. Denies claim that Boyle was the first settler - claims that Jack McClose was first and Rooks family second.Manuscript notes on local history and criticism about Nunawading Council by Tom Wilson. Denies claim that Boyle was the first settler - claims that Jack McClose was first and Rooks family second.Manuscript notes on local history and criticism about Nunawading Council by Tom Wilson. Denies claim that Boyle was the first settler - claims that Jack McClose was first and Rooks family second.local history, wilson, tom, mcclose, jack, mcclose, beryl, logan, jack