Early settlers and their request for local school. Presentation of the "story" of the school through the years. Photographs of early Undera.Written to celebrate centenary 1876-1976.education, sleeth, smith, undera state school

Published to mark a centenary celebrationA hard covered book with beige dust cover depicting early days. Title in red. 86 pages.development of alexandra, squatting, eildon

Duplicate copies of newspaper articles of early history of irrigation 31.7.1953Black plastic folder, white label, blue writingirrigation, documents, newspapers

Collection of historical data with photographic illustrations 1880-1950'sCollection of information relating to Frank Williams, store keeper and early settlerwilliams, williams store in tatura, documents, reports

Written to commemorate the early drovers and the use of river crossing near Wentworth, NSW. The route was later used by noted explorers - Eyre and Sturt.Pale green front cover depicting inscription on Hawdon monument at Wentworth, NSW.first overlanders, first cattle drive, k kain, wentworth nsw, eyre and sturt explorers

Autobiography of Cecil Jones. Spent early life at Bailesston, working as a sleeper cutter. In later life was employed as a forester in northern NSW. Encouraged to write life story by his daughter.Soft cover, bush picture in green on front, photograph of author on back. Line drawing of Adze cricket bat and ball on front. "To Enjoy The Interval An Autobiography by Cecil Jones" on front cover and spine. 253 pages.Presented to Tatura and District Historical Society by Mrs. Fred Perry of Tatura (life long friend of the author) with Best Wishes. Cecil Jones 26.8.86cecil jones

Record of progress on Bill Doller Room 1991Work in progress at museum. Photographic records of same opening day, also early handwritten list of irrigation photos (Now displayed elsewhere)building museum, documents, reports

History of the Goulburn Irrigation System and the waterways.Collection of early photographs of the area telling the history.Rectangular shaped book, Cover is a B/W photo of the 'Merriwee', boat, owned by W. L Forbes C 1920 with a group of people on board about to enjoy a sailing. There are 92 pages with many B/W photos detailing the history of the waterways.Credits page, supported by the Strathbogie Shire Council.and Nagambie Historical Society.irrigation history, lake nagambie, goulburn weir and environs, life in the area

Information on Australian Inland mission est 1913 by Presbyterian Church. Photos of early transport, hospitals and Alice Springs.Blue cover, title in gold print. Number 19, sketches of plane, camels and vehicle on front. Blue writing on back. australian inland missions, presbyterian church missions

Belonged to Tom Flanagan, in early years of his business in Tatura. Trish (donor) his granddaughter.Income tax recorder book (agricultural and Pastoral)tom flanagan, tatura businesses

History of early Hospital life in Mooroopna, then Melbourne and SydneyFolder containing autobiography of Miss May Wilson 1911 - 1991. Book 2wilson family, documents, biography

Compiled by a group of teachers. Based on original concept by David Eastburn. Distributed as a teachers' aid. Assists in research developing their ability to formulate and test hypothesesRiver scenes (Murray and Darling). Educational information.|Includes aboriginal early population to present day settlement. Early map 1902the mighty murray, murray darling basin, huggan h, tatura, water, documents, education

Collection of reports and articles on Water Trusts in Goulburn Valley 1880-1900.Life history of Stuart MurrayRed plastic cover, black spine, white labelearly irrigation trusts, mactier p, tatura, irrigation, documents, reports, rural, industry

6th Edition of "Mooroopna Memories". Collection of articles on Mooroopna families and early history.Soft cover - red/black lettering. Front cover "Mooroopna Memories", Historical Society of Mooroopna Incorporated." "November, 1989". Sketch of Mooroopna War Memorial illustrated. 28 pagesbooks, history, local

Booklet produced to commemorate 50 years of hume Reservoir (1936-1986) Contains photos of early constructionPictures, past and present of Hume Reservoir. Front and back covers coloured and sepia. River Murray Commission in blue writing.hume reservoir, 1936-1986, tatura, irrigation, books, reference, rural, industry

Commissioned by City of Shepparton showing history of Shepparton in pictures, from early days, culture, industries, leisureNavy blue cover. Main picture on front cover Monash Park by night. Water features lit up, small orchard scene and boating on river. Back cover - fireworks at Lake Victoria.shepparton, goulburn valley, city of shepparton, history of shepparton

Compiled and edited by A. Tourney, B Foster, B Emmett to help complete the list of familiesMaterial from the written contributions of early settler families - Second bookbooks, history, local

Compiled by family history group from information presented by family membersAcknowledgement of early settler familes with a short history of eachbooks, history, local

Written to record family history of life on Dhurringile farm and early history of tomato growng at Dhurringile and TaturaInside a plastic bag. White cover, brown writing, blue border. Sketches of caravan truck, tomato, fish, farmer, cow, dog, snake. Photo of truck used for delivering tomatoes to Melbourne market on back coverdhurringile, dell vergin family, tatura, tomato industry, books, history, local, rural, industries

Written to record family history of life on Dhurringile farm and early history of tomato growing industry at Dhurringile and TaturaIn a plastic bag. Black and white copy of covers of Book 4214dhurringile, delle vergin family, tatura, tomato industry, books, history, local, rural, industries

A retirement certificate from the office of the President of Tatura Mechanics Institute and Free Library.Red Leather folder with gold pattern on back and front. Inside left border of red with gold pattern and fawn coloured padded section on which is stuck and photograph of Francis Williams and a tag (see below) The right side has same red and gold border with a fawn coloured cardboard frame with flowers on it. An oval shape has been cut out and a certificate of retirement from Tatura Mechanics Institute placed inside. The certificate is very ornately printed in gold, red and blue. The oval shape is coloured gold.Front: To Francis Williams Esq. JP. Inside left: Francis Williams (Senior), early pioneer and store owner, Hogan Street.tatura mechanics institute, retirement certificate, frances williams

Original photograph of 39 men from G. V. Region at Thistle Conference, Rochester, 30 May 1907. Men would have been Councillors. Thistles on the land were a great problem in the early 1900's. Unemployed were often given the job of digging them out. Original L0407.Sepia photograph of 39 men outside Council Chambers, Rochester, 1907.on back: Thistle Conference Rochester 30 May 1907thistle conference rochester

Grey archival file containing plastic sleeves with photos of Tatura in the early days.

Associated with the Kindergarten, Francis Street, Tatura building appeal of early 1950's. Dancing and Euchre.Poster advertising "Gala Dance" and euchre party in aid of Tatura Kindergarten building appeal. Printed by The Guardian with red ink. Admission 7/6. Advertisements from L. H. Collison and H. E. Blake.tatura kindergarten

Early county maps.One original map of County of Rodney and 3 photo copies. Original and one copy in colour. 2 copies in black and white. county of rodney

Object produced to celebrate centenary of printing press use in Australia 1982.Tiny Metal replica of early Australian printing press. Basic shape. No moving parts. Silver frosting coloured.Modern Printing Company 1882 - 1982printing presss, alloy models

Presented by owners T & W Elmecker, (formerly from Europe - possibly purchased there by them). c 1950. W. Elmecker crew member of Kormoran which sunk HMAS Sydney in 1942. He settled in Tatura after the war.Silver coffee percolator, 1 1/2 litre, glass lid, wooden handle, upright stance. Early example of coffee percolator.(in a diamond shape) G B with N underneath. Bavaria. Patent ANGEMELOET

Tatura Male Choir formed in 1944 competed annually at Ballarat. No earlier recordings known off.10 inch 78 rpm vinyl record featuring the Tatura Mail Choir performing at the Ballarat Musical Eisteddfod in 1962. They came 2nd. Enclosed in brown paper cover. Songs "Tramping Song" and "Viking Song"Recorded by Warne A. Wilson Radio Servicevinyl records, tramping song, viking song