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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, A Census of The Plants of Victoria
A Census of The Plants of Victoria Publisher: Field Naturalists Club of Victoria Date: 1928 Label on spine cover with typed text R.A. 581 CEN warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, a census of the plants of victoria, field naturalists club of victoria -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Document, Allan Willingham, Cluny (Formerly Fairview) 34 Wrixon Street, Kew 3101: A cultural and architectural history and assessment of cultural heritage significance / Allan Willingham, 2006
Research Report on Fairview, Cluny, held in the KHS Reference Files. Research report, prepared by Allan Willingham for Carey Baptist Grammar School in 2006, into Cluny (formerly Fairview) 34 Wrixon Street, Kew 3101. The cultural and architectural history and assessment of cultural heritage includes a summary of the building's current heritage status, a history of the property, biographical portraits of the principal owners, an architectural history, an assessment of its cultural heritage significance, a statement of conservation policy and appendices.fairview -- wrixon avenue -- kew (vic.) -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, The Supply of Water for Irrigation in Victoria 1881-1981, 1988
Early history of irrigation in Victoria. From 1981 the name changed from State Rivers & Water Supply Commission to Rural Water Commission. Major changes have occurred sinceCream plasticized cover. Black writing. Photo of horse team and scoop working on Waranga Basin or channelsirrigation, books, history, local, rural, industry -
Nhill & District Historical Society Inc.
Book - Flyers of Time by Kevin O'Reilly, Kevin Michael O'Reilly, Pioneer Aviation in Country Victoria The First Fifty Years A Collection, 01-10-2012
This publication is a collection of aviation reportings and memorabilia of pioneer aviation in country Victoria and the Riverina. It contains records and photographs from 1910 to 1960, covering both World War periods and the efforts of those who struggled and endeavoured to introduce aviation as a viable method of transport and enjoyment for all.Flyers of Time by Kevin O'Reilly; 400 pages with B/W illustrationsnon-fictionThis publication is a collection of aviation reportings and memorabilia of pioneer aviation in country Victoria and the Riverina. It contains records and photographs from 1910 to 1960, covering both World War periods and the efforts of those who struggled and endeavoured to introduce aviation as a viable method of transport and enjoyment for all. wwii, raaf base, nhill - aviation - history, western victoria, aerospace & air transport industries -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Ballyshanassy - A History of the Burwood District, 1991
Ballyshnassy was the original name for part of Burwood; Bally in Ireland meaning town, so it was Shanassy's town.History of Burwood (Victoria), researched and compiled by Alyssa Clarkson as part of her VCE studies. Includes transcript of interviews with long-time residents of the district, Mrs. N. Ashworth (nee Donaghey), Mrs. V. Dalzell (nee Nelson), Miss Una Harrison, Mrs. V. Smith (nee Rankin), Mrs. Walsh (nee Rice), and Mr. Fred Payne. -
Parks Victoria - Mount Buffalo Chalet
Booklet, "The Romance of Mt Buffalo Victoria"
Published by the Victorian Railways around 1929. "Over the years the VR Advertising Division published a number of booklets promoting Mount Buffalos winter sports and the restorative powers of its scenery in summer and winter." (Pg 119. Historica) This booklet provides a brief history of the Chalet and features excerpt from a speech by Dr Wilkinson. The beautiful graphic illustrates a tale of the Manfield brothers communicating nightly by fires to family in the valley. The artist is possibly James Northfield or Percy Trompf, whose lithographic posters and promotional material for the Railways were iconic of the time and promoting tourism in Australia was an important National enterprise. Listed in Draft Inventory of Significant Collection Items . Appendix A.3. Promotional material.. (Pg 168. Historica)."The Romance of Mt Buffalo" a brief history of the chalet from an address given by Dr. J.F. Wilkininson in Feb 1929. The booklet has a coloured cover depicting the Gorge at night with a man standing with two camp fires. x 2.Yes -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Governor of Victoria, 1986
A photo of H.E. Dr. Davis McCaughey, Governor General of Victoria and it's full size negative. Perhaps it was used for promotion as the Governor of Victoria is the patron of Legacy. It came from a Legacy envelope marked "P3 Fund Raising" in red pen, with assorted photos of fundraising events, including appeal tins in different years and a charity concert, and a marathon run by WO2 Mike Hoffman (some are items 00433 to 0438).A record of relationship with the Governor of Victoria.Black and white photo of the Governor and it's negative.S/S 4 in pencil on reverse. Label says: "Our Patron H.E. Dr. Davis McCaughey, Governor General of Victoria 1986"fundraising, governor of victoria, patron -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Colour, Snow at "Launchley", Ascot, Victoria
Four photographs of snow at "Launchley", Ascot, Victoria.chatham-holmes collection, launchley, snow, home, ascot -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Report, 1985 - 86 Victoria Water Sector - A National Accounting and Economic Review 1985, 1980s
Typed reports about water management in Victoriairrigation -
Ballarat Heritage Services
digital photographs, Lisa Gervasoni, Museum Australia (Victoria) Awards, 2017, 2017
Martin Foley at the Museums Australia (Victoria) awards.acmi, museums australia (victoria), awards, 2017, martin foley, minister, creative industries -
Ballarat Heritage Services
digital photographs, Lisa Gervasoni, Museum Australia (Victoria) Awards, 2017, 2017
Laurence Leunig at the Museums Australia (Victoria) Awards.acmi, museums australia (victoria), awards, 2017, lawrence leunig -
Ballarat Heritage Services
digital photographs, Lisa Gervasoni, Buchan Pool, Victoria, 2017
Colour photograph of the Buchan Swimming Pool, Victoria.2017, buchan, pre olympic, swimming, pool -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Digital Photograph, Road Near Omeo, Victoria, 2017
Colour photograph of the road near Omeo, Victoria.2017, great alpine road, omeo high plains, omeo, australian alps, high country -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Killarney Beach, Victoria, 26/12/2019
Colour photograph of Killarney Beach, Victoria at dusk..killarney beach, coast, beach -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Looking Towards Port Fairy from Killarney Beach, Victoria, 2018, 26/12/2019
Colour photograph fron Killarney Beach, Victoria.killarney beach, coast, beach, port fairy -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph, Kurting, Victoria, 2016, 10/01/2016
Photographs of Kurting, in the former Kurting Hall, Victoria.kurting -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Digby Avenue of Honour, Victoria, 22/12/2015
Colour photograph of the Avene of Honour in Digby, Victoria.digby, digby avenue of honour, world war one -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Evening View at Clydesdale, Victoria, 2018, 14/05/2018
Colour photograph of the bush around Clydesdale, Victoriaclydesdale, landscape, bush -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Digital Photograph, L.J. Gervasoni, Sunset on the wave Stingray Bay Victoria, c2012
Digital Photograph of sunset on the wave at Stingray Bay Victoriavictoria, stingray bay, warrnambool, ocean, water, wave, sunset, beach, sunset -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Research Notes, H. S. McComb, Victoria Parade to Victoria Bridge line, c1930
Notes 4 pages, pinned together, giving details, opening dates, terminals, depot entries, sheave pits, curves, for the Victoria Parade to Victoria Bridge line. Items 2064 to 2075 within box 72.3 in a brown folder marked "MT&O Co." red pencil on the front cover.trams, tramways, mto co, cable trams, drawings, reports, surveys, victoria parade, victoria st -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Cato Lake looking from Victoria Street -- Coloured
View of Cato Lake showing the excavation of the lake. Photo taken from Victoria Street, rear of Napier Street residences. The excavation of the lake was to increase its depth and a excavator and bulldozer can be seen working the ground. Willow trees are to the right in the photo.Coloured photograph of the deepening of Cato Lake in c 2002. This view is from Victoria Street, rear of Napier residences. In this photo an excavator is removing dirt with a bulldozer in the background. 5.2.2002 (written in biro).stawell -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Work on paper - History of Band, Terry Johanson, History of the Ringwood Band by Terry Johanson. 2005, 5-Dec-05
Terry Johanson - History of the Ringwood Band - 7 pages +Additional Keywords: Johanson, Terry / Bradley / McAlpine / Blood / Brown / Little / Polkinghorn -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, John Wright, Heart of the Lion - The 50 year history of Australia's Holden, 1998
Published for the 50th anniversary of the first Holden car, and presented to Society member Pat GRAINGER, who attended the celebrations'Heart of the Lion', a history of the Holden car manufactured at Fishermen's Bend. Published 1998, 50th anniversary. Black bound volume with dust jacket.transport - motor vehicles, fishermans bend, industry - manufacturing, general motors-holden, gmh, john wright -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Booklet, Port Melbourne Historical and Preservation Society (PMHPS), The story of Sandridge, how the first settlers came to Port Melbourne. A history for children, c 1999
Sponsored by Holden and produced by Port Melbourne Historical and Preservation SocietyA history of Sandridge/Port Melbourne specifically aimed at children. Square buff coloured booklet with a black and white drawing of a rowing boat on the cover.Booklet is notated in red, dates and extra information.sandridge lagoon, garden city, piers and wharves - town pier, piers and wharves - railway pier, melbourne to hobson's bay railway, built environment, heritage, caroline frederica liardet, wilbraham frederick evelyn liardet, port melbourne yacht club, thomas swallow, william morley, david thomas, peter lalor, andrew plummer -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Mellor, Suzanne, Australian History. The Occupation of a Continent, 1981
An overview of Australian history and development from original inhabitants, European discovery and development, gold rushes, immigration, convicts, politics, war involvement.history, law, settlers -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Carrol Brian, Hurry Back an Illustrated History of Mayne Nickless, 1986
A history of the Mayne Nickless transport company written for the cenenary of the company, 1886 to 1986, from the era of horsed to jet aircraft includes index.transport, commerce -
Clunes Museum
Document, W. ROSS - PRESIDENT SCHOOL COMMITTEE 1919, CAMPBELLTOWN - DISTRICT HISTORY
7 X FOOLSCAP PAGES - TITLED "A DISTRICT HISTORY OF CAMPBELLTOWN " STARTING FROM THE YEAR 1839 WRITTEN BY WILLIAM ROSS - CAMPBELLTOWN 1943.local history, document, historical, campbelltown -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Certificate, Enrolment Certificate, Freemasons' Homes of Victoria - Collection of Masonic Degrees and Correspondence maintained by Aird family of Ringwood, Victoria
Certification that Wor. Bro. A.J.B. Aird, Ringwood Lodge No.382, was enrolled a Life Governor, Freemasons' Homes of Victoria, 1946. -
Clunes Museum
Book - FAMILY TREE, Kaye Green, 1986
40 page spiral bound booklet completed in 1986 by Kaye Green noted as 'The Children and Grandchildren of John and Ann Spark'. It details each of their five children; John, William, Ann, James and George Spark. Their eldest son had a butcher shop on Fraser St in Clunes. FAMILY HISTORY OF THE SPARK FAMILY, A4 SIZE SPIRAL-BOUNDSPARK FAMILY HISTORYlocal history, documents, family tree, spark family -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Leader, "Map revives tram history", 31/03/1993 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper cuttings from The Leader, 31/3/1993, titled "Map revives tram history", about the launch of a printed map or poster giving the history of Melbourne's trams. See Reg Item 506 for the actual item. Article by Shane Jenkins provides snippets of history from the map or poster. Has a photo of the author, Stephen Watson standing alongside W6 964 with Bank of Melbourne adverts.Along the top edge, notes for Keith about the cutting, from Jan.trams, tramways, maps, publications, posters, tram 964