Early stages of buildings with Warren family before becoming Guest HouseBuilding with residents in foreground with additional buildings1 photo mounted on cardboardbuildings, myrtlebank, people, warren

Residence of Warren family overlooked by Upper Halls Gap range Site now under Lake BellfieldBuildings of Myrtlebank overlooking paddock Back drop Upper Halls GapPhoto mounted on cardboardbuildings, houses, myrtlebank

Viewed from the western side looking north east. A Tait rail car and Guard's van are parked at the platform.This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital image 4 x 5 inch B&W Neg Print B&Wsepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, eltham, railway station

Early 20th Century train at Hurstbridge Station with crowd on station and view towards station showing general crowd and horse drawn vehicle.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 4 stripsKodak Safety 5035steam train, festival, hurstbridge, railway station, hurstbridge railaway station, wattle day, hurstbridge railway station

Camera used by No 59 Capt A Chanter, Machine Gun Section, 4th Australian Light Horse Regiment during WW1. The 4th Light Horse Regiment is an ancestor unit of the Regiment, serving with distinction in WW1. The user of this camera commanded the Machine Gun Section of the 4LH. His historically significant collection of photos is held by the Unit History RoomCamera, No 1 Eastman Kodak JRMaker's plate in camera Inside leather case - initials A L Ccamera, ww1, chanter

A collection of photographs taken by or of Murray Bourchier or collected by him. The subjects range from street scenes in Cairo to the terrain over which the 4th Light Horse Regiment manoeuvred and fought, local inhabitants. Some photos are black and white and others sepia toned. There is a wide range of sizes. Some photos have notations by him and unfortunately some are illegible, The photos are contained in two albums.Refer attached files detailing captionsbourchier, photos

This pistol was carried by COL James Lawson, then Officer Commanding A Squadron 4th Australian Light Horse Regiment when he led the Regiment in the charge at Beersheba on 31 October 1917. It is available to be drawn by the current Officer Commanding A Squadron of the Regiment to carry on ceremonial parades commemorating the charge. Pistol, Webley, 0.455 inchSerial Number 187105pistol, lawson, webley

Note the new Catholic Church in Henry Street and Shillinglaw Cottage visible in background past where Eltham Library now stands. This is the new St Mary’s Catholic Church on Henry Street near Main Road (or Maria Street). The church site had been relocated from further south along Main Road (near Wingrove Cottage) in order to be more central to the congregation following the shifting of the township away from Little Eltham and closer to the railway station. It was subsequently destroyed by fire in 1961.Black and white photograph of the trestle bridge at Eltham; Catholic Church in Henry Street visible in backgroundeltham, trestle bridge, bridges, catholic church, henry street, bridge, shillinglaw cottage, shillinglaw trees

This a school text book edited by Walter Logie Forbes Murdoch (1874-1970). He had a distinguished academic career and is regarded as one of Australia’s best essayists. He was a household name to two generations of Australians through his radio broadcasts and syndicated literary columns in several Australian newspapers. He was in Warrnambool early in the 20th century as the proprietor of a private school. In 1904 he left Warrnambool to take up a lecturing position at Melbourne University. He went on to become the foundation Professor of English at the University of Western Australia and later its Chancellor. Murdoch University in Western Australia is named after him. He was knighted in 1964. He published over 40 books. This book is of interest because it was edited by Walter Murdoch, an important figure in Australian literature and a man who played a part in Warrnambool’s history. In 1901 Murdoch came to Warrnambool, going into partnership with James Scott, the proprietor of Warrnambool College. They bought out Stanley’s Warrnambool Grammar School. When Scott retired Murdoch became the sole proprietor of the school. While in Warrnambool Murdoch wrote a school history textbook, ‘The Struggle for Freedom’. He left Warrnambool in 1904This is a hard cover book of 448 pages. It has a dark red cover with gold printed letters on the spine and the printing on the front cover is etched into the cover. It has a Prefatory Note, a Contents page, Sections Three and Four containing extracts from English Literature (the book is the Part Two volume) and advertisements at the back for other books published by Thomas Lothian. The book is bound with glue.On the first page: ‘Ada Sheen, State School Fryerstown’.walter murdoch, warrnambool college (early 20th century), history of warrnambool

Detective John Christie was one of Victoria's most famous detectives from 1867 to 1875. He was responsible for solving some of Victoria's most famous crimesBlack and white portrait photographic image of John Christie standing in a garden and showing him standing full length holding an umbrella and wearing a hat.john mitchell christie, detective christie

“Alone in West Africa” is one of a number of works written by Mary Gaunt. Her other works include, A Woman in China, The End of the Earth, Kirkhams Find, The Moving Finger and Deadman’s. Mary was born at Indigo near Chiltern in 1862 and lived for many years in Ballarat where her father W.H. Gaunt was gold commissioner and later a judge. The original Gaunt family home was converted into St Patrick’s College. She married Dr Lindsay Miller and moved to Warrnambool and after his death in 1899 she embarked on her travels which took her to many parts of the world. She died in Cannes, France in January 1942. Mary Gaunt wrote over 25 novels, numerous travel books and many stories and articles. She had a strong link with Warrnambool and details of the district are included among her writings. She also wrote regularly in the early 1900’s for the Times in London on women issues. She was an independent thinker and worker. Apart from the text of “Alone in West Africa,” the work contains 97 black and white photographs which Mary had taken and developed herself. These photos are a significant view of aspects of life in Africa at that timeDark blue cover with gold text. Title, “Alone in West Africa” with sketch of two children in the centre, with Mary Gaunt underneath. The back cover has an embossed letter “L”. Inside the front cover is a rough sketch of the author’s route of the French Ivory Coast. It contains a number of black and white plates and index. 399 pages.T Werner Laurie on bottom of spine. Black and white photograph of author with autograph underneath. T Werner Laurie Clifford’s Inn London. Acknowledgements included in the dedication , Sir Charles Lucas, Sir George Denton, Elder Dempster and Co. Messrs. Swanzy and Co.,gaunt, mary gaunt, alone in west africa, french ivory coast 1912

These letters were written and sent by John Draffin to his son. John Draffin came to Australia as a child with his parents from the north of Ireland . He came to Orbost in 1894 and was Shire Secretary from then until 1910 His children were Andrina, Eva, George, Maggie, Sally and Nellie.John Draffin was a prominent Orbost citizen involved in many community activities. This item is a useful research tool.Hand-written correspondence, on ruled paper. Central horizontal fold, some foxing on edges.draffin family, john draffin, george draffin, east gippsland shire councillor, northern ireland heritage, c.1900s

J.Dickie Esq.J.P. was elected to council in 1896 until1899,and 1908 until 1914.He served one term as Shire President in1911-12.Original Historic Photo for 1911-12.Sepia photo, of President J.Dickie Esq.J.P.Oval,set in pinkish tan mount with shaped border around photo and decorative flowers in white,blue and brown in centre of mount.It is situated in the centre of all Photos of councilors for 1911-12.J.Dickie Esq.J.P. -President 1911-12.ballarat shire council, 1911 12, president dickie j esq j p

Councilor J.Baird J.P. was elected as a member of council in 1900 serving until 1928. He was Shire President in 1907-08,1916-17 and 1922-23.Original Historic Photo for 1911-12.Rectangular sepia photo of Councilor J.Baird,J.P, set in pinkish tan mount. It is placed at the top row left hand side of collection of photos of all councilors fot 1911-12. Councilor J.Baird J.P.ballarat shire council, j baird j p 1911 12

In 1899 Councilor J.M.Feery was elected to council and served until 1917.He was Shire President in 1906-07 and 1915-16.Original Historic Photo.Sepia photo set in pinkish/tan mount, of Councilor J.M.Feery J.P.It is situated second from left top row of collection of photos of all councilors for 1911-12 and is oval in shape.Councilor J.M. Feery J.P.ballarat shire council, feery j m, 1899 1917

Councilor H.W.Symons, J.P. was elected to council in1893 until 1914.He was appointed Shire President in 1898-99,1904-05 and 1910-11.Original Historic Photo for 1911-12.Sepia photo, oval in shape, of Councilor H.W. Symons.J.P.It is set in a pinkish/tan mount with decorative features of flowers in tan,blue and white.The photo is on the right side of middle row of collection of photos of all councilors fo 1911-12.Presented to the Ballarat Shire Council,J.Dickie Esq.J.P.President 1911-12.ballarat shire council, 1893 1914, symons h w j p

Councilor J.Troup was elected as a member of council in 1907 until 1919.He was appointed Shire President in 1913-14.Original Hstoric Photo.Sepia Photo, oval,of Councilor J.Troup,set in pinkish/tan mount with decorative features of flowers in tan,blue and white.It is at left of bottom row of composite photos of all councilors for 1911-12.Presented to the Ballarat Shire Council.J.Dickie Esq. J.P.President 1911-12.ballarat shire council, troup j, 1907 1919, president 1913 1914

Mr. G.T.Jones was Secretary and Engineer for the council year 1911-12. Original Historic Photo.Sepia photo,rectangular with curved top,of Mr.G.T.Jones,Secretary and Engineer.It is in a pinkish/tan mount with decorative features of flowers ,in tan blue and white, around top. it is second from left of bottom row of collection of photos of all councilors and staff for 1911-12.Presented to the Ballarat Shire Council. J.Dickie Esq. J.P.,President 1911-12.ballarat shire council, 1911 12, jones g t, secretary and engineer

For rhe council year 1911-12, Mr.H.T.Hughes was the Rate Collector.Original HIstoric Photo.Sepia photo,rectangular with curved top, of Mr.H.T.Hughes (Rate Collector).Set in pinkish/tan mount with decorative features of flowers ind tan,blue and white around top. It is second from right, bottom row of collection of photos of councilors and staff for 1911-12.Presented to the Ballarat Shire Council.J.Dickie Esq.J.P. President, 1911-12.ballarat shire council, hughes h t rate collector 1911 12

An early black and white photograph taken at the entrance to "The Hermitage" in Narbethong in Victoria.An early black and white photograph taken at the entrance to "The Hermitage" in Narbethong in Victoria. "The Hermitage" was built by photographer John William Lindt as a home and guesthouse in 1894. John Lindt had previously photographed the mountain scenery of the Black Spur and purchased 71 acres and subseqently built his home and guesthouse from where he continued his career. "The Hermitage had a garden designed by John Lindt's friend, Ferdinand von Mueller, who was at one stage the Director of the Melbourne Botanic Gardens. The garden featured New Guinea tree houses from which John Lindt made frequent panoramas of his property and the surrounding forest of towering mountain ash. Aged 81 Lindt died of heart failure during disastrous bushfires on 19 February 1926 at the Hermitage. He was survived by his wife Catherine who continued to run ‘The Hermitage’ guest house before she retired to the city.the hermitage, john william lindt, narbethong, victoria, black spur, ferdinand von mueller, melbourne botanic gardens, new guinea, catherine lindt