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Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Bellion's Grocery, Stokes Street, Advantage Copying, 1881
Copied from print made for Margaret Bride, great grandaughter of Benjamin Bellion,by her son who holds the original. (See also 665) Display assembled for Then and Now exhibitions by the Society.Bellion's Grocery at 175 Stokes Street c1881, with staff, horse and cart - colour laserprint from black and white copy photowilliam j bellion, benjamin bellion, business and traders - grocers and supermarkets, built environment - commercial -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Bellion's Grocery, Stokes Street, Advantage Copying, 1881
Copied from print made for Margaret Bride, great grandaughter of Benjamin Bellion,by her son who holds the original. (See also 665) Display assembled for Then and Now exhibitions by the Society.Bellion's Grocery at 175 Stokes Street c1881, with staff, horse and cart - black and white laserprint from black and white copy photo (See also 431 and 665)william j bellion, benjamin bellion, business and traders - grocers and supermarkets, built environment - commercial -
Greensborough Historical Society
Bereavement Card - Digital image, Ellen Partington - bereavement card 1903, 13/10/1903
Born 1827 in Rochdale England, Ellen was a daughter of Benjamin and Sarah Whatmough. She married Charles Partington and they migrated to Australia in 1857, living at Point Lookout, the Watsonia Toll Gates and Willis Vale. Greensborough pioneer family.Digital copy of bereavement card.ellen partington, ellen whatmough, bereavement cards -
Unions Ballarat
Independence: The struggle to set America free, Ferling, John, 2012
The history of the revolution that led to America's declaration of Independence from Britain in 1776. Significant characters in this part of US history were John Adams, Abigail Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin and Edmund Burke. Relevant to the history of the United States. The declaration of Independence document has become symbolic of human rights in the country - thus, the events leading to it were a catalyst to how American democracy is interpreted and practised.Paper; hardcover book; dust jacket; battle picture on the cover.Front cover: Title and author name. Back cover: Statements of praise by Dan Rather, Andrew Burstein, R.B. Bernstein and Edith B. Gelles.btlc, ballarat trades and labour council, ballarat trades hall, declaration of independence, american civil war, american revolution, independence - america, adams, john, adams, abigail, jefferson, thomas, franklin, benjamin, burke, edmund, war, democracy, rights, politics, government, history, united states of america, britain -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1927
Thomas Benjamin Morgan, wife Sylvia Vyanna purchased guest house, children were John (Jack), Thomas, Dorothy (Doll) and Nina In December 1927 the family of Thomas Benjamin Morgan, his wife Sylvia Vyanna and children John (Jack), Thomas, Dorothy (Doll) and Nina purchased the property. In 1931 a major rebuilding project took place with brothers John and Thomas together with the help of local storekeeper Harold Goodwin Taylor designing and building a grand new guest house. The house now comprised of 22 bedrooms plus the original bungalows out the backOriginal Guest House photo with arbour entranceFuji Fijl pictro paperaccommodation, guesthouses, grampian house -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: BOLTON FAMILY
A black and white article from the Bendigo 'Advertiser' titled 'From Bristol by sailing ship.' This is a history of the Bolton family and a very detailed description of their sailing from London to Melbourne in 1883. Mr. Benjamin Bolton continued on his English occupation of printing by setting up the printing business in Bendigo. There are photographs of the various Bolton men and their businesses. 10/9/1969.bendigo, history, bendigo businesses, lydia chancellor collection, collection, benjamin bolton, george bolton, william m. bolton, arthur bolton, bolton bros., bolton & sons, printing, business, trade, stationery, printers, bendigo, history, immigration, sailing, photo, photos, photographs -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CONNELLY, TATCHELL, DUNLOP COLLECTION: LEGAL PAPERS, 1895 - 1897
Document. Various legal papers. 1 - 1897 - Summons to Benjamin Aarons, City Club Hotel, Bendigo, for debts. 2 - Re Mayberry & Wright & Twigg. Damaged letter signed Wright, James and Rolfe, Octavius Mills. Mentions Raltray George W, Miner of Kangaroo Flat. 3 - 1895 - Canning V Davidson. Blank blue sheet.cottage, miners, connelly, tatchell & dunlop, aarons benjamin, city club hotel, mayberry, wright james, twigg, rolfe, octavius mills, raltray george w, canning, davidson. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Magazine, The Courier Ballarat, "Ballarat bride 2016", May. 2016
Magazine - 52 page, full colour A4 publication, centre stapled titled "Ballarat bride 2016". Features various stories about local weddings, wedding planning and advertisers including the BTM. Page 16 features a story of Ebony Burns & Benjamin Johnson with one of the BTM trams in the background and BTM advert on page 49 of services available for weddings.trams, tramways, btm, weddings, advertisements -
St Kilda Historical Society
Document - Booklet, City of St Kilda 1857-1957, 1957
Produced to commemorate 100 years of council meetings. Contains a brief history and black and white photographs of the first Mayor (Benjamin Cowderoy), the minutes of the first meeting in 1857, St Kilda Junction in 1857, and the City Hall at the time of publication. Multi-paged booklet of yellow paper printed in black. Stapled.,city of st kilda, city of st kilda centenary -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, B.E. Minns, Horses Taking a Break by B.E. Minns
B. E. MINNS (17 Nov 1864-21 Feb 1937) Born Newcastle, New South Wales Died: 21 Feb 1937, Sydney, New South Wales Benjamin Edwin Minns was the Foundation President of the Australian Watercolour Institute. Framed etching of two horses.signed lower right "B.E. Minns"b.e. minns, etching horses, horse -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET WW1, Post 1919
Charles Benjamin Booth enlisted age 18 years in the 7th reinforcements 38th Batt AIF on 26.1.17. Embarked 19.2.17. Hospital 20.6.17 with Influenza, again 1.1.18 Bronchitis, finally 5.2.18 with Trench Fever. Discharged from the AIF on 28.10. 18. Medal set, court mounted, set of (2) re C.B Booth. 1. War Medal 1914-1918. 2. Victory Medal 1914 - 19, replica not engraved."3034 Pte G B Booth, 38 Bn AIF"numismatics - medals, metalcraft-gold/silver gilt, ron mills collection -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Program, Made in Ballarat 2008, 22 June 2008
Made in Ballarat The latest in a series of events including recitals and masterclasses. Patron David Hobson, this program was devised by Graeme Vendy. President of the Arts Foundation Val Sarah.3 pages cover with image of hands playing violin, the program, and insert on blue paper with programme of musical items.Orchestral MASTERCLASS 21st June 2008 ... etc MADE IN BALLARAT Concert 2.30pm 22nd June 2008 The Ballarat Symphony Orchestra - Conductor Benjamin Northey With - David Hobson, Roger Lemke, Jacqueline Dark Accompanist - Wendy Rechenberg ... etc.orchestral, made in ballarat, 2008, the ballarat symphony orchestra, benjamin northey, david hobson, roger lemke, jacqueline dark, wendy rechenberg, opera, singing, singer, orchestra, ballarat -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, post WWI
BERTRAM BENJAMIN OSGOOD No 635 enlisted in B Coy 38th Batt AIF on 21.2.19 16 age 24 years. Embarked for England 20.6.1916, embarked for France 22.11.1916, embarked for Australia 27.5.1919, discharged from the AIF 4.9.1919. He escaped illness, injury or wounding.Medals, court mounted, set of 2, re B B OSGOOD 1. War Medal 1914-19 2. Victory Medal635 PTE B B OSGOOD 38 BN AIFmedals, military, history, passchendaele barracks trust -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Newsletter, Newsletter, No. 105 November 1995
Contents: • Next meeting, guest speaker; Bruce Nixon: The Kangaroo Ground Collection • November Meeting • Christmas Function • Andrew Ross Schoolhouse Museum • Exploring the Upper Yarra by Bettina Woodburn • Benjamin Baxter • Other News • Sages Cottage Gardens, Baxter Provender Restaurant The Shire of Eltham Historical Society was formed in October 1967. The first newsletter of the Society was issued May 1978 and has been published continuously ever since on a bi-monthly basis. With the cessation of the Shire of Eltham in late 1994, the Society's name was revised to Eltham District Historical Society and this name first appeared with issue No. 103, July 1995. The collection of the Society's newsletters provides a valuable resource on the history of the Society's activities, office bearers and committee members, guest speakers and subjects of historical interest pertinent to the former Shire of Eltham and the Eltham District.A4 photocopied newsletter distributed to membersnewsletter, eltham district historical society, shire of eltham historical society -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Memorial plaque erected in 1985 marking the site of the private cemetery and adjacent to the home of some of earliest pioneers of the Greensborough District, 1990c
Erected by the Rotary Club of Greensborough at the request of The Diamond Valley Shire Council and Nillumbik Historical Society as part of the Victorian 150th Anniversary commemorations. Names include James Whatmough, Margaret Whatmough, Many Ann Whatmough, Benjamin Whatmough, Jessie Whatmough, Robert Partington and James Partington.Photograph originally located in a magnetic style album titled 'Greensborough Bypass 1990s 5' suffering significant degradation. No information contained in album or on reverse of photos except where noted. Relocated to archival photosafe storage.greensborough, rotary club of greensborough, robert partington, nillumbik historical society, margaret whatmough, many ann whatmough, jessie whatmough, james whatmough, james partington, early settlers, diamond valley shire, cemetery, benjamin whatmough -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: HORSEPOWER
William Thomas Densley was the son of William Densley and Margaret Threlfall. He was born in 1871 in Eaglehawk and was killed in an accident on the Bulong Road, Kalgoorlie in 1902. At the time he was a teamster employed by Farrell and Co., Kalgoorlie. He left 184 pounds to his brother Benjamin Herbert Densley.Bendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from Monday, February 11, 2002. Horsepower: Will Densley and Daisy grubbing stumps at Kalgoorlie, Western Australia; late 19th century. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Bottle, glass, Anglo American Drug Company
JEREMAH CURTIS & BENJAMIN A. PERKINS: BITTERS & MEDICINE In 1848 Jeremah Curtis and Benjamin A. Perkins would become partners in a medical business. The business was located at No. 1 West End Kepduakong Bridge Banger, Maine. The business was called Curtis & Perkins Proprietors. By 1849 they started bottling Jeremah Curtis's mother-in-law, Mrs. Charlotte N. Winslow's syrup which she compounded from sulfate or morphia, sodium carbonate, spirits fueniculi and aqua ammonia. Mrs. Winslow was a physician and a nurse for children for about 30 years. This medicine was made for infants and was named Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup. In time the name was changed to Anglo American Drug Company and was then run by J. Curtis and his son George N. Curtis.Round slender aqua tinted clear glass bottle with embossed text on sides and monogram on base.'MRS WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP' 'THE ANGLO AMERICAN DRUG CO.' 'SUCCESSORS TO CURTIS & PERKINS PROPRIETORS' The monogram seems to consist of 4 triangular marks in a grid pattern.winslows, syrup -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - CAMERA & CASE, c.1910
The camera belonged to Benjamin Marshman LONG No 97 Australian Remount Unit 1 Sqd 1. He enlisted on 15.9.1915 aged 47 years. Serving overseas he was hospitalised on 26.4.1916 with heat stroke. He was discharged from the AIF on 5.12.1916 as the unit was disbanded. He had 3 sons in the AIF. Horace (Swag) No 437, 9th & 4th L.H. Regt - he was hospitalised 3 times with various illnesses. Benjamin (Marsh) No 439, 4th L.H.Regt - he was hospitalised twice necessitating a return to Australia. Reuben (Rube) No 2192, 4th reinforcements 60th Batt AIF - he was WIA in France twice. Swag and Marsh met up with their Father while overseas. Refer Cat No 16P for his service details .1) Tan leather case. .2) Auto graphic Brownie Camera, black bellow style (uses No. A-120 Film).Handwritten inside case flap: A SQD B M Long ARU" (AUST REMOUNT UNIT) Handwritten on back of case: 97 (Regimental No) military forces, personal effects, photography, cameras -
Greensborough Historical Society
Birth Certificate, Births in the District of Greensborough 1868, 1868_
This birth certificate was purchased by the GHS to validate the birth place of Victoria Cross recipient Leslie Cecil Maygar. Whilst registered at Greensborough, he was born at Dean Station Kilmore. This certificate also has birth entries for Sarah Gilbert, Caroline Mills, Robert James Stock, Benjamin Chapman.The Maygar family were early residents of Greensborough. One A3 page. Contains 5 births registered in the District of Greensborough.ClibPDF - www.fastio.comleslie cecil maygar, victoria cross, sarah gilbert, caroline mills, robert james stock, benjamin chapman, birth certificates -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - A SELECTION OF SMALL BOOKS
Books, a small selection of small booklets comprising of The Flora Hill High School talent quest in 1989, 2 x copies of Bendigo Youth Choir directed by Valerie Broad a play called 'Noye's Fludde', a Chester Miracle Play set to Music by Benjamin Britten, Uniting Church in Australia, Long Gully Uniting Church, Cornish Heritage Service 25th March 1990 x 2 copies.books, music, religion -
Clunes Museum
Certificate, Certificate of Service as Engine Driver, 1891
.1 Original Certificate. Certificate number 1367 licensing William Bennett as an engine driver (mines) by the Board of Examiners for Engine Drivers, Victoria, Australia. Certificate issued by G Maynard Secretary, 18 Nov 1891 and signed by Robert Fulton (Chairman), John Naylor, Benjamin Brown and John Coats, members of this licensing board. .2 Photocopy of the front page of the certificate .3 Photocopy of the back page of the certificateengine drivers, licensing, bennett, william, certificate -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - POSTCARD, c.26.6.1916
'Swag' nickname of Horace Samuel LONG who enlisted in the 9th Light Horse Regt No 437 on 17.9.1914 age 19 years. He transferred to the 4th L.H.Regt on 27.9.1916 and allotted No 437A. Promoted to Driver on 1.1.18, L/Cpl on 11.11.1918. During his service he was hospitalised 3 times with various illnesses. He was discharged from the AIF on 24.6.1919. His father and 2 brothers enlisted as well. Father, Benjamin Marshman No 97 Australian Remount Unit 1 Sqd 1. Benjamin Marshman 'Marsh' No 439 4th LHRegt. Rueben Ivan 'Rube' No 2192 4th reinforcements 60th Batt AIF. Refer the following Cat No’s relating to the Long family, 07.2, 11.4, 12.3, 13.2, 14.3, 15P, 17P.Copy of a black & white post card depicting a seated soldier and a cameo image of a woman superimposed top right corner.Original postcard inscribed verso: To Dear Beat, From Swag with love.postcards, photography, light horse -
Queen Victoria Women's Centre
Photograph, December 1997
Colour photograph. Shilling fund Christmas function. Ground floor northern foyer. Five women stadning in front of Christmas tree adorned wit various dollar amount notes. Vi Tennahill, second from left. Marion Lau, Trust member is second from right. Wife of Benjamin Liang, head of the Tiwanese Business Economic and Cultural Centre on Collins Street Shiri Liang. Lucille Chin in the middle of the group.fundraising events, official events, historic buildings, christmas -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Programme - Program, Re-Opening of the Town Hall, Early August 1925
The musical portion of the service was led by the United Choirs and Orchestra I conducted by Mr E Bright. At 9 August 1925 Cr Benjamin Abbey was the Mayor of the Town of Warrnambool. The service consisted of hymns, prayers, anthems, a lesson, an address and benediction with a official opening. The funds from the offering were given to the Warrnambool Hospital.The re-opening of the Town Hall United Citizen's Service Town Hall Committee Offering for the Warrnambool Hospital Cream A4 size approximately, folded into four pages. Logo of City of Warrnambool, two decorative borders and print in black ink.warrnambool, united citizen's service, cr b. abbey.-mayor, mr edward bright-conductor, rev a simms, cr wj pearson, rev wg bower, capt collishaw, rev geo. king -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopies, Alan Bradley, "Purchase of horse car plan from the MTT Adelaide", 1980's
Has a strong association with event following the Sebastopol horse tram depot fire of 1909, where ESCo obtained further horse trams from the Adelaide trams. Copies of letters.Photocopies of a set of copy letters from the State Records of South Australia, Reference GRG 22/31/Vol. D. Copy of letters between Benjamin Deakin, Engineer and Manger ESCo and the Chief Engineer and General Manager of the Adelaide Metropolitan Tramways Trust regarding the purchase of horse trams harness and other equipment following the Sebastopol depot fire. Correspondence dated Oct. 1909. Has a header sheet - see image file.trams, tramways, horse trams, adelaide, sebastopol, fire, esco -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Newsletter, Newsletter, No. 217 July 2014
Contents: • Fabbro Fields • Next Meeting • Heritage Excursion – Walter Withers drive yourself excursion • July Meeting – Montmorency; The farm on the Plenty • July Excursion • Benjamin Wallis; a prominent early Eltham resident by Russell Yeoman • Fire • Local Bushfire History • Facebook by Jim Connor • Member Subscriptions • And Also • Contacts for the Eltham District Historical Society The Shire of Eltham Historical Society was formed in October 1967. The first newsletter of the Society was issued May 1978 and has been published continuously ever since on a bi-monthly basis. With the cessation of the Shire of Eltham in late 1994, the Society's name was revised to Eltham District Historical Society and this name first appeared with issue No. 103, July 1995. The collection of the Society's newsletters provides a valuable resource on the history of the Society's activities, office bearers and committee members, guest speakers and subjects of historical interest pertinent to the former Shire of Eltham and the Eltham District.A4 photocopied newsletter distributed to membersnewsletter, eltham district historical society, shire of eltham historical society -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book - Memoirs, Edward B. Green, Interesting events in the life of Edward B. Green, 1937
A collection of 'interesting events' from the life of Edward B. [Benjamin] Green (1870-1962). The author was the grandson of Edward Bernard Drury Green, who held the Sydney to Melbourne mail delivery contract from 1844 to 1853; He purchased part of Portion 18 in 1841 from Smyth, and sold it in 1853, the advertisement of sale thought to be the first use of the name "Greensborough" for the district. 128 p. black duplicated stencil print in leatherette cover"To J. W. Atkinson, with the compliments of the Author. Oct 27th 1937 [from] Edw. B. Green"edward b green, edward bernard drury green, memoirs, edward benjamin green -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, "All-Electrical Exhibition", 1936
Two Newspaper clipping contained within Reg. Item 2488, pages 97 and 99, titled "All-Electrical Exhibition", possibly from The Courier, Feb. 1936. The cutting features an exhibition by the SEC, from 29/2/1936 to 7/3/1936 in the Alfred Hall. Article on two pages notes early Ballarat power supply, ESCo, Benjamin Deakin, generating plant, policy of the SEC, statistics, the exhibition itself and the tramways in Ballarat and their rehabilitation. Note Item Not formally Numbered.Written notes in pencil.sec, electricity, exhibitions, esco -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, “Free tram expansion attacked”, 6/06/2019 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clippings titled: “Free tram expansion attacked” Newspaper clipping from the Age 6/6/2019 by Benjamin Preiss Melbourne's free tram zone should not be extended according to Public Transport Users Association's Daniel Bowen. He claims it causes overcrowding and loss of revenue. MP Rod Barton has proposed the extension to cover the zoo, Shrine of Remembrance and the MCG, which has been passed in parliament. Proposal will now be examined along with cheaper off-peak fares.trams, tramways, public transport, free tram, ptua -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Newsletter, Newsletter, No. 221 March 2015
Contents: • Benjamin Wallis and The Eltham Hotel by Russell Yeoman • March Meeting - Annual General Meeting • March Excursion - Belle Vue Farm Walk • Walter Frederick Beard by Jim Allen • Ellis Cottage Celebrates 150 Years • More on the Movies by Maureen Jones • Annual General Meeting - Agenda • Our new online presence • .....and also • Contacts for the Eltham District Historical Society The Shire of Eltham Historical Society was formed in October 1967. The first newsletter of the Society was issued May 1978 and has been published continuously ever since on a bi-monthly basis. With the cessation of the Shire of Eltham in late 1994, the Society's name was revised to Eltham District Historical Society and this name first appeared with issue No. 103, July 1995. The collection of the Society's newsletters provides a valuable resource on the history of the Society's activities, office bearers and committee members, guest speakers and subjects of historical interest pertinent to the former Shire of Eltham and the Eltham District.A4 photocopied newsletter distributed to membersnewsletter, eltham district historical society, shire of eltham historical society