A large tree in the Wombat Gardens. wombat botanical gardens, daylesford botanical gardens, daylesford, trees, lisa gervasoni

An avenue of trees in the Wombat Gardens. wombat botanical gardens, daylesford botanical gardens, daylesford, trees

An avenue of trees in the Wombat Gardens. wombat botanical gardens, daylesford botanical gardens, daylesford, trees

A tree in the Wombat Gardens.wombat botanical gardens, daylesford botanical gardens, daylesford, trees

Water stressed Rhododendrons in the Wombat Gardens. wombat botanical gardens, daylesford botanical gardens, daylesford, trees

Trees in the Wombat Gardens. wombat botanical gardens, daylesford botanical gardens, daylesford, trees

Trees in the Wombat Gardens. wombat botanical gardens, daylesford botanical gardens, daylesford, trees

Trees in the Wombat Gardens. wombat botanical gardens, daylesford botanical gardens, daylesford, trees

Trees in the Wombat Gardens. wombat botanical gardens, daylesford botanical gardens, daylesford, trees

Trees in the Wombat Gardens. wombat botanical gardens, daylesford botanical gardens, daylesford, trees

Trees in the Wombat Gardens. wombat botanical gardens, daylesford botanical gardens, daylesford, trees

Daylesford's begonia collection was stared by French born curator W. Gascoigne in 1885. He was an experienced horticulturalist. The plants were grown again in the 1930s in a new glasshouse. Curator Bill Greville obtained 45 plants from the Ballarat City Council, 30 from Queens Park in Essendon, and soon haad 250 tubers including a (lost) one named 'Daylesford'. When Alf Headland was appointed part-time caretaker in 1956, he found tw tubers in the wood shed and became expert in their cultivation. He continuted well into his retirement when Greg Rae too over. In 1988 the conservotory was named to honur Alf Headland's work.Hot house in the Wombat Gardens with a Begonia display.wombat botanical gardens, daylesford botanical gardens, daylesford, trees, begonia, begonia house, begonia conservatory

Colour photograph of the Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve.hepburn springs, mineral springs reserve

Colour photograph of the Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve.hepburn springs, mineral springs reserve

The Galen Dome was constructed during the 2019 school year. It is centrally situated between the College's main building and the Senior School buildings. The dome has been used for multiple purposes, including as a sports venue, a wet weather area and also as venue for major school events. galen catholic college, galen college, dome, school grounds & buildings, events, event space, 2019

This award is in recognition for the Society's 60th Birthday Open Day ExhibitionRDHS was nominated for an award for our Ringwood and District Heritage Open Day, held on 27 October 2018. The Society was announced as the winner at the Maroondah City Council Australia Day Awards Ceremony held at Ringwood Lake Reserve on 26th January 2019. It was accepted by RDHS President Russ Haines. This catalogue item consists of - Maroondah City Council Australia Day Awards & Australian Citizenship Ceremony Booklet - Nomination Certificate - Winning award Certificate - Maroondah Council Official Photograph of Russ Haines with Certificate (See Item 11001 for photographs of the presentation ceremony)

Contents: • Russell Yeoman – our Secretary for 50 Years by Jim Connor • Our Next Meeting – Wednesday 14th August 2019 • September Excursion – Culla Hill Walk • The Value of History Statement • Eltham Reminiscences by R.D. Taylor • Australia post: Gold brought life to the township • Postmaster-General’s Department of Australia • Eltham Cemetery Stories by Richard Pinn o Patrick Carrucan o Nina Mikhailovna Christesen • Our Recent Heritage Excursions by Jim Connor • 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 newsletter distributed to membersnewsletter, eltham district historical society

Coloured photo of tram 18 at Eaglehawk. Photo taken 07/04/1969 by Roy Mitchell.bendigo, tramways, tram 18

Series consists of 17 black and white 35mm photographic negatives taken at a Council meeting chaired by Councillor Pamela Sladden, Shire President. The images depict Shire President Sladden seated in chambers, and with her family. This series also includes shots of Cr Jim Connor with his partner.shire of eltham archives, series listing

Programme of the service presented on the 29 July 2018 in the St Peter Chapel.Folded A4 black ink print of church congregation leaflet/programme. city light methodist church, services, mass, st peter chapel, flinders street, mission to seafarers, 2018, interest group

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colour photographs, graphs, tablesgovernment policy, indigenous affairs, native title, literacy and numeracy, family violence, economic development, vcal

word lists, tablesdjab wurrung, wembawemba, wemba wemba, wergaia, djadja wurrung, chaap wurrong, wimmera, dawson, grammar

Department of Health – National Fitness Office (Sports & Recreation) – Historical Press Release Photo - Empire Youth Day & Royals on Tour CollectionDepartment of Health – National Fitness Office (Sports & Recreation) – Historical Press Release Photo - Empire Youth Day & Royals on Tour Collection