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City of Ballarat Libraries
Photograph - Card Box Photographs, Hooper family at the home in Creswick circa 1870
... The Hooper's were early settlers to Newlyn. The location... Ballarat East goldfields The Hooper's were early settlers to Newlyn ...The Hooper's were early settlers to Newlyn. The location of this building is unknown.hooper, creswick, newlyn, private dwelling, building, costume, people -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
... Early settlers to Clunes from South Australia in the 1870's...Clunes Museum 36 Fraser Street Clunes goldfields Early ...Early settlers to Clunes from South Australia in the 1870'sPhotocopy of sepia photograph of John and Grace Beer (nee Mitchell) and their son (probably John Jnr)Copy of sepia photograph of John and Grace Beer (nee Mitchell) and their son (probably John Jnr), arr SA 3.4.1849 aboard "Mary Ann" ex Plymouth. Parents of Caroline Parker (G-Grandparents to Dennis), dep to Vic 1870/71. John died 25/4/1893, Grace died 20/1/1905; they are buried Clunes Vic. Meth section row J2, plot 63, no headstone. Note the missing fingers of John. Plaque placed June 2017 by Dennis Parkerbeer, parker, mitchell -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Book, Warrnambool Institute Press, Harpoons to harvest : the story of Charles and John Mills, pioneers of Port Fairy / J.R. Carroll, 1989
... Written by J.Carroll to tell the stories of the early... the stories of the early settlers in the South West The story ...The story of Charles and John Mills, pioneers of Port Fairy. Includes genealogical information.xv, 286 p., [12] p. of plates : ill., geneal. tables, maps, ports. Includes index. Geneal. tables on lining papers. Bibliography: p. 225-260non-fictionThe story of Charles and John Mills, pioneers of Port Fairy. Includes genealogical information. maritime, mills, john brabyn, 1810-1877, charles frederick, 1812-1855, mills family, pioneers -- victoria -- port fairy -- biography, pioneers -- tasmania -- biography, australian history, biography, exploration, genealogy, harbour master, mills : charles and john, mills brothers, port fairy, shipping, warrnambool history, whaling, wrecks, book -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Functional object - Kitchen equipment, water-dipper, c1920
... Early settlers could only obtain clean water by sinking.... The Lachlan Mackinnon family were early settlers in Moorabbin Shire ...Early settlers could only obtain clean water by sinking a well on their land. A pump was built to draw water for use by the family and this tin dipper would have been used for drinking water. The Lachlan Mackinnon family were early settlers in Moorabbin ShireEarly settlers had to sink wells on their land and build water pumps in order to obtain water. This tin dipper would have been used for drinking at the water pump . In 1846 Lachlan and Charles Mackinnon bought 117 acres of land in the 'Dendy's Special Survey' from J.B.Were This area is now known as the suburb of 'McKinnon' and may have been named after them.A tin water-dipper for obtaining drinking water from water pumpmoorabbin, wells, water supply, pioneers, ormond, bentleigh, mckinnon, market gardeners, early settlers, kitchen equipment, water pumps, mackinnon jessie, mackinnon donald, mackinnon lachlan, mackinnon charles, mackinnon daniel -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Book, Pownall, Eve, Australian Pioneer Women, 1975
... there is a picture of a man and a woman ( early settlers) out in the bush.On... and a woman ( early settlers) out in the bush.On the back cover ...Traces the history of Pioneer Women in Australia from the Stone Age ( Aboriginal Women) up to 1975. The author has concentrated on women that settled firstly in the bush with their families and the hard life they endured in this environment.296 p. : ill., ports A hard cover book with a dust cover and a plastic clear cover over that. On the dust cover front and back there is a picture of a man and a woman ( early settlers) out in the bush.On the back cover the woman is holding a baby. The inside covers front and back show an old photo of a man leaning on a gate talking to a woman in the front garden of a house. non-fictionTraces the history of Pioneer Women in Australia from the Stone Age ( Aboriginal Women) up to 1975. The author has concentrated on women that settled firstly in the bush with their families and the hard life they endured in this environment. australia, pioneer, women, history, pastoral, goldfields. -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Malvern Historical Society, "City of Malvern - A brief Malvern History", 10/03/1982 12:00:00 AM
... the history of the City, including early settlers, churches, the Town... of the City, including early settlers, churches, the Town Hall ...Pamphlet - A4 sheet folded to DL, printed on orange paper titled "City of Malvern - A brief Malvern History", outlining the history of the City, including early settlers, churches, the Town Hall, settlement, the history of the name and street names, houses and hotels. Has photo of tram using a crossover in Glenferrie Road. Produced by the Malvern Historical Society. Two copies held.trams, tramways, sale of trams, seattle, w2 class -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Functional object - perambulator wicker brown, c1900
... A pram used by an early settler family in Moorabbin Shire c... used by an early settler family in Moorabbin Shire c 1900 ...A pram used by an early settler family in Moorabbin Shire c 1900A pram used by early settlers in Moorabbin Shire c1900A brown wicker perambulator c 1900 with a long handle, long tapering seat,3 steel wheels with rubber tyresNILperambulators, baby carriages, craftworker, wicker work, early settlers, pioneers, market gardeners, bentleigh, cheltenham, moorabbin shire, ormond, mckinnon, -
Torquay and District Historical Society
Equipment - Fishing equipment, basket
... an early settler and fisherman in Torquay.... of Felix Rosser an early settler and fisherman in Torquay. Felix ...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 -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Yoke, 1890 (Approximate)
... Used by early settler (Mr Chandler) for carrying water from...-country Used by early settler (Mr Chandler) for carrying water ...Used by early settler (Mr Chandler) for carrying water from creekWooden yoke to fit on man's shoulders. Iron chains attached to each end with hooks for pailswater carrying, tools -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Painting, Early Settlers Home by Artist Val Potter -- Water Colour
... Early Settlers Home – Water Colour Painting Artist Val... grampians Early Settlers Home – Water Colour Painting Artist Val ...Early Settlers Home – Water Colour Painting Artist Val Potterstawell -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Account book of William Reid, About 1850
... William Reid was an early settler. Reid street, Rhyll...-island-and-the-bass-coast William Reid was an early settler. Reid ...William Reid was an early settler. Reid street, Rhyll was named after himSmall paper & cardboard beige coloured accounts ledger with pocket inside. Metal clip for closure on right side. Pages which had been used have been removed.Mr W. Reid, William Reid 373william reid, account books, ledger, reid street, rhyll, local identities -
Greensborough Historical Society
Notes - Digital Image, June Hall, Early Greensborough families from Cowlinge and other English locations, 2010_06
... A list of early settlers in Greensborough and their English... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne A list of early settlers ...A list of early settlers in Greensborough and their English roots, particularly those from Cowlinge.Digital copy of black and white textpioneers, greensborough history, cowlinge -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Personal Effects, lady's evening handbag, c1900
... of the early settler women in the Shire of Moorabbin. ... settler women in the Shire of Moorabbin. craftwork sewing early ...This evening bag is an example of the skill and craftwork of the early settler women in the Shire of Moorabbin. A lady's hand-crocheted, blue, evening bag with an 'Ivorine' clasp and frame and a 'chain' handle. The bag has a decorative fringe at base. craftwork, sewing, early settlers, market gardeners, moorabbin, bentleigh, mckinnon, ormond, cheltenham, personal effects, handbags, evening wear -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, John & Sarah Love Family
... Original photograph of the Love family. Early settlers... Tatura the-murray Original photograph of the Love family. Early ...Original photograph of the Love family. Early settlers and philanthropists involved with the creation of Moyola. -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Image, Fac-Simile Chromo Litho Art Studio, 1886 (Approximate)
... Presented to R. Snart, who was an early settler at Browns...-country Presented to R. Snart, who was an early settler at Browns ...Presented to R. Snart, who was an early settler at Browns Plains, Rutherglen Shire.Framed print, coloured, of painting depicting Britannia with two attendants and assorted British Colonial women, border in aqua with names of colonies in heart shaped shields (40 of them). Brown polished timber frame with gold painted insert.In main painting: "Colonial and Indian / Exhibition / London 1886" On border on white background: "Presented / With a Commemorative Medal / To Robert Snart" RH side of white background: (signature) "Executive President" (signature) "Secretary to the Royal Commission"colonial exhibition, indian exhibition, royal commission, robert snart, britannia -
Trentham and District Historical Society
Photograph - Photograph of John Glen's horse
... John Glen was an early settler in Tylden. John Glen... daylesford-and-the-macedon-ranges John Glen was an early settler ...John Glen was an early settler in Tylden. John Glen was a farmer and a store ownerPhotograph of John Glen's horsetrentham, tylden, horse, glen -
Raymond Island Historical Society
Book, Midge Beesley, Raymond Island:past present future, 1986
... . Contents: Raymond Island early settlers, indigenous history, Island... school a beckett raymond island ferry early settlers raymond ...Local history of Raymond Island. Includes stories of Island identities, maps, photographsLocal significance Out of print publicationMonograph publication 291 pages Hardback Loose cover Maps Sunset picture of lake from Raymond Island on front cover Photographs of people, buildings, Raymond Island ferries, boats. Contents: Raymond Island early settlers, indigenous history, Island identities, Raymond Island State School, a'Beckett Park, Raymond Island Ferry, The Presbyterian Church, raymond Island Advancement League park, gippsland lakes, raymond island, raymond island state school, a beckett, raymond island ferry, early, settlers, raymond island advancement league -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Woolrich Service Car, Between 1917 & 1921
... is the driver and his wife Kate Woolrich nee Hand (daughter of early... Woolrich nee Hand (daughter of early settler Thomas Hand ...Postcard print showing a Woolrich Service Car with a board attached reading Sassafras & Olinda. George Woolrich started a passenger car service in 1917 with his son Jim. George Woolrich is the driver and his wife Kate Woolrich nee Hand (daughter of early settler Thomas Hand of Kalorama) is seated in the back. The photo would have been taken between 1917 and 1921.service car, woolrich, george woolrich, kate woolrich, kate hand, car, olinda, sassafras -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1978/9
... . They were one of the early settlers on the Island.... by the McIlwraith brothers in 1872. They were one of the early settlers ..."Heath Hill" was built by the McIlwraith brothers in 1872. They were one of the early settlers on the Island.Coloured photograph showing "Heath Hill" which was the house of the McIlwraith family on the Rhyll-Newhaven Road.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, housing, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, mcilwraith homestead -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document, Miner's Right issued to James Oddie, 1903 - 1910
... James Oddie was a prominent early settler of Ballarat... Oddie was a prominent early settler of Ballarat ...James Oddie was a prominent early settler of Ballarat. It is is thought this is the Miners' RIght for the Ballarat Observatory, Seven paper Miner's Rights issued by the State of Victoria. All are issued to James Oddie of Ballarat and relate to Registration Number 19578 Magpie Street Ballarat East. The original date of registration was 09 October 1890. The Miner's Rights are printed with handwritten inclusions. .1) Book no 720. No, 23. 23 September 1899. Signed F. Bell Receiver of Revenue. Signed W.A. Christy, Registrar .2) Book no 1307. No, 194. 12 February 1903. Signed (W.G. Ogden?) Receiver of Revenue. Signed W.A. Christy, Registrar .3) Book no 1329. No, 228. 13 February 1904. Signed F.B. Bell Receiver of Revenue. Signed W.A. Christy, Registrar .4) Book no 1594. No, 2. 5 February 1907. Signed D.P. Mannix, Receiver of Revenue. Signed W.A. Christy, Registrar .5) Book no 1594. No, 2. 12 February 1908. Signed F.B. Bell, Receiver of Revenue. Signed W.A. Christy, Registrar .6) Book no 1936. No, 234. 12 February 1909. Signed F.B. Bell, Receiver of Revenue. Signed L. Tong, Registrar .7) Book no 1958. No. 117. 10 February 1910. Signed F. Bell, Receiver of Revenue. Signed W.A. Christy, Registrarballarat, james oddie, oddie, mining, miner's right, bell, christy, tong, mapgpie street, mannix -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Dairy Equipment, enamel jug with lid, c1900
... This white enamel jug was used to store milk, by early... enamel jug was used to store milk, by early settlers families ...This white enamel jug was used to store milk, by early settlers families in Moorabbin Shire A typical enamel milk jug used by early settler families in Moorabbin Shire c1900A white enamel jug with a lid and wire loop carrying handledairy, dairy farmers, milk, early settlers, pioneers, moorabbin, brighton, bentleigh, cheltenham, containers milk -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Bridging the Gap, 1971
... To record events as they happened and the way early... early settlers and families lived in the are known as "The Shire ...To record events as they happened and the way early settlers and families lived in the are known as "The Shire of Goulburn".Orange dust cover, white strip and writing. Sketches, in black, of Cobb & Co, mining, bridges, wineries, Nagambiemajor mitchell, nagambie, graytown, whroo, joyce hammond -
Torquay and District Historical Society
Photograph (copy), Bellbrae Cemetery Memorial Exhibition 2015
... and his wife, early settlers at Bellbra.... "Pop" Dridan and his wife, early settlers at Bellbra. George ...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 -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Tool - Hammer, wood metal taper head, c1900
... Among the early settlers in Moorabbin Shire were... the early settlers in Moorabbin Shire were blacksmiths who made ...Among the early settlers in Moorabbin Shire were blacksmiths who made tools for the other settlers who were establishing the homes, market gardens, farms, orchards and various businesses. Early settlers were self reliant and repaired their own equipment for kitchen,dairy, farm, horses, carts using various tools . This hammer is typical of the type used by early settlers in Moorabbin Shire c1900c1900 Hammer with a wooden handle and metal head. The metal head a circular striking edge and a tapered wedge shaped edgehammers, early settlers, market gardeners, blacksmiths, tools, building equipment, moorabbin shire, bentleigh, mckinnon, highett, cheltenham,mcewan james pty ltd, melbourne, bunnings pty ltd, -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Tools, steel pipe threader c1900, c1900
... Among the early settlers in Moorabbin Shire were... the early settlers in Moorabbin Shire were blacksmiths who made ...Among the early settlers in Moorabbin Shire were blacksmiths who made tools for the other settlers who were establishing the homes, market gardens, farms, orchards and various businesses. Early settlers were self reliant and repaired their own equipment for kitchen,dairy, farm, horses, carts using various tools . This pipe threader is typical of the type used by early settlers in Moorabbin Shire c1900A steel tool with 2 long arms and central square plate perforated with specific shapes secured by a long screwpipe threader, early settlers, market gardeners, blacksmiths, tools, building equipment, hammers, moorabbin shire, bentleigh, mckinnon, highett, cheltenham,mcewan james pty ltd, melbourne, bunnings pty ltd, -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Solomon and bardwell, Holmes Family
... The Coghills were early settlers in the Ballarat district... The Coghills were early settlers in the Ballarat district ...The Coghills were early settlers in the Ballarat district, with Coghill's Creek being named after them. .1) Three men pose for a studio photograph taken in Melbourne. From left to right the men are: Willie [Lawrence's son William Henry Carter Holmes (1867 - 1928)]; Edward Carter Holmes (1822 -1886); Lawrence Carter Holmes (1829 - 1935). .2) A man sits in a studio photograph taken in Ballarat. The man is Robert Reid who married Adelaide Helen Holmes in 1857. Adelaide was the sister of Catherine Dorothy Holmes who married William Coghill and lived at Coghill's Creek near Ballarat. .1) Verso: "Willie, Uncle Teddy and Father" .2) "I think this could be the same person as the one designated "Uncle Teddy" on the other photo. What do you think?" Photographer: Solomon and Bardwell. No.4938.holmes family archive, coghill, ballarat, william carter holmes, edward carter holmes, lawrence carter holmes, robert reid -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Clothing - Clothing, baby's gown, c1900
... of the dressmaking skills of the women of the early settler families... of the women of the early settler families Early settlers and market ...This long white cotton baby's gown is an example of the dressmaking skills of the women of the early settler familiesEarly settlers and market gardeners established their families in Moorabbin Shire and this item shows the skill and craftsmanship of the women of these families A long, white cotton, baby's gownclothing, brighton, moorabbin, s, pioneers, market gardener, dressmakers, early settlers -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Domestic object - Haberdashery, pillowslips, c1900
... Early settler women used their dressmaking and craft skills... Cottage Museum) Joyce Park Jasper Road Ormond melbourne Early ...Early settler women used their dressmaking and craft skills to make clothing and homewares for their homes and familiesA pair of white cotton pillowslips with pin-tucking and broderie frillclothing, brighton, moorabbin, linen, pioneers, haberdashery, dendy henry, market gardeners, dressmakers, craft work, risstrom lorna -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Book - Rites, Bible 1874, THE HOLY BIBLE, 1874
... A Bible used by Mr James Jones, an early settler... used by Mr James Jones, an early settler in Moorabbin Shire ...A Bible used by Mr James Jones, an early settler in Moorabbin Shire, from 1880 - 1940James Jones was the son of Philip Jones, a Chairmaker, and Ann Jones who settled in East Brighton after the sale of land c1852 in the area of the Henry Dendy Special Survey of 1841. Mary Ann Moore was the daughter of Thomas Moore, a Gardener, and Sarah Harris who also settled in Brighton c1852. James and Mary Ann Jones settled and raised their family in East Brighton now Bentleigh. Mr John Herron resided at 4 Vickery St Bentleigh until 1989.A Bible of Mr James Jones 1874Front cover THE HOLY BIBLE inside page THE/ HOLY BIBLE/ CONTAINING THE / OLD AND NEW TESTAMENTS/ APPOINTED TO BE READ IN CHURCHES/ herron john, jones james. early settlers, pioneers, collins william, printers, publishers, bibles, church of england, prayer books, moorabbin, brighton, melbourne, glasgow, scotland -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Clothing, Lady's Black bloomers, c1910
... The women of the early settler families in Moorabbin... of the early settler families in Moorabbin Shirewere skilled ...The women of the early settler families in Moorabbin Shirewere skilled dressmakers and craftworkers and made the clothing for their families .The family of Nance Blackburn were early settlers in Moorabbin ShireA Lady's black jap silk 'bloomers' blackburn nance, early settlers, moorabbin, cheltenham, bentleigh clothing, dressmaking,