Robert Keys,1818-87 b.Ireland, arrived Australia 1841 and joined parents on a farm in Brighton.Victoria. 1870 he commenced his own 15 acre 'fruit garden' in Keys Rd Moorabbin and in 1881-82 was awarded the 'Leader Cup', by the Leader Newspaper, as the Winner of the Brighton Horticultural Society 'Best Fruit Garden' competition. Robert Keys, early settler 1841, was a talented orchardist , Brighton Councillor 1860 and Moorabbin City Coucillor until his death 1887. Item donated by Keys Family c1985 The 1879 Schedule of Prizes booklet of the Brighton Historical Society ( MAV 00022),describes in detail this trophy, prize moneys and rules and regulations of the competition. The booklet, cat. no. 00022, is on display with this trophyThis item is significant because of its connection with the Keys Family who were early settlers in District of Brighton/ Moorabbin and were greatly involved in community activities. After the 1841 Dendy Special Survey allotments of land were sold or rented to pioneer settlers who developed market gardens, fruit farms ( orchards), vineyards, poultry farms in the area now known as Bentleigh, Cheltenham, Oakleigh. They were very proud of their fine produce and hence enthusiastically entered these 'Annual Exhibitions' by the Brighton Horticultural Society.The Sterling Silver goblet shaped Trophy. Base has engraved beaded rim with chevron type motif. Embossed ring midway up stem and fern leaves engraved on bowl of goblet engraved on bowl of goblet " Brighton Horticultural Society/ 1881-82/ Leader Cup/ Awarded To/ Robert Keys/ For Best Fruit Garden/ Brighton District." Hallmarked 'GU', Birmingham, UK. George Unite circa 1880keys robert, trophy, 1881, leader newspaper, leader cup, brighton, horticultural, silver cup, silver, moorabbin, brighton horticultural society

Photocopy of the advertisement in the "Argus" 24.12.1862. Horticultural Society of Victoria - Opening, Exhibition of Flowers and Fruits, Admission, Grand Floral Fete and Collation.the australian, horticultural society of victoria, opening day, flower show, survey paddock, burnley gardens, horticultural society's gardens

The first meeting to form an Agricultural society in Orbost was convened by the then Orbost Progress Association and held in the Mechanics Hall on Saturday, 10th October 1891. Its first show was held on 3rd March 1904...on a site alongside the Bonang Road where the present Golf Club stands. It is currently held at the Recreation Reserve at Newmerella. Ref: In Times Gone By-Deborah Hall Prior to the Orbost Agricultural Society 's Annual Show these smaller shows were held in the Mechanics' institute hall.This item is associated with the Orbost Agricultural Society 's Annual Show which has been a major event in Orbost for over a centuryA faded copy of a large paper sign used for advertising the sixth annual Autumn Show for Thursday, March 3, 1898. It has a list of prizes to be awarded and advertising of sponsors.annual-show agricultural-society

This poster would heve been handed out to businesses for display. Produced by the Orbost and east Gippsland Agricultural Society, it was for the twenty-fourth Orbost Show. It was endorsed by the president, Mr Jac. Perry and the secretary, Mr Geo. D. Perry. The first meeting to form an Agricultural society in Orbost was convened by the then Orbost Progress Association and held in the Mechanics Hall on Saturday, 10th October 1891. Its first show was held on 3rd March 1904...on a site alongside the Bonang Road where the present Golf Club stands. It is currently held at the Recreation Reserve at Newmerella. Ref: In Times Gone By-Deborah HallThis item is associated with the Orbost Agricultural Society 's Annual Show which has been a major event in Orbost for over a century. Agricultural shows are an important part of cultural life in small country towns and the Orbost Show is an integral part of Orbost 's agricultural history.A large white paper advertisement / poster with black print. For the Orbost Show, it gives details of dates, exhibits and rules.orbost-agricultural-show event-orbost

Colour and black and white photographs of the original plan for the Ornamental Garden and Orchard in the Survey Paddock by Alfred Lynch in 1860 for the Horticultural Society of Victoria. See B92.630.experimental gardens, alfred lynch, plan, burnley gardens, ornamental garden, orchard, survey paddock, horticultural society of victoria, hsv

Medal won by Mr. J.W. Sebire from Horticultural Society for 1st Prize Silver Wyandote 1914 - came from home of W.J. Sebire, Wandin.Gold coloured Medal from Horticultural Society in a black box with blue felt."Champion Prize to W. Sebire."

A batch of seven forms: five are headed "The Royal Horticultural Society", of these five, three were prepared for the Wisley Trials. Specifically they are: 1. Royal Horticultural Society - Wisley Trials - Dahlia 2. "" "" - Hardy Border Carnations 3. "" "" - Joint Sweet Pea Committee 4. (Also a detailed form concerning sweet pea plants) 5. The Royal Horticultural Society - Invited Vegetable Trail 6. (And a form for competition use on Cabbage, Savoy) 7. The Royal Horticultural Society - Flower Trial. Plant competition formsstudents, competitions, wisley trials, royal horticultural society, national dahlia society, burnley gardens, burnley gardens competitions

Document. Cohn Bros. Collection. 6 Bendigo Agricultural & Horticultural Society Spring Show 1923 Second Prize cards for Red & White wines made by Cohn Bros. 6 Bendigo Agricultural & Horticultural Society Spring Show 1924 Second Prize cards for Red & White wines made by Cohn Bros. 3 cards - Second Prize for White wine 1925. 1 card First Prize for White wine 1925. 5 cards First Prize for White & Red wines 1926. 2 cards - Second Prize for White & Red wines 1926. First Prize cards are blue and Second Prize cards are red. Both have the heads of a horse & a bull in the top left corner and a ram on the top right. In the centre is an emblem with a horse, a bull, a crown & a flag. At the bottom is the word 'progress'. In the bottom left corner is various fruit & vegetables and the right bottom corner has a turkey, a her & a duck. Cards were printed by Bolton Bros. Print Bendigo (1926). Cambridge Press 1924. Different design.Bendigo Agricultural & Horticultural Societyorganization, business, cohn bros, cohn bros. collection, brewers, cordial & aerated water and wine makers

(1) "Friends of Burnley Garden (sic) Display." 3 archival photographs in frames. (2) Friends of Burnley Gardens Hanging Basket entry for the Royal Horticultural Society of Victoria competition. (3) Pot of ferns.friends of burnley gardens, display, hanging basket, royal horticultural society of victoria, competition, ferns, fobg, rhsv

Document. Certificate awarded to Gertrude Perry in 1931 by the Bendigo Agricultural & Horticultural Society for Second Prize for Pullover Design Worked In Girl under 14 years No821. Printed by Bolton Bros. in red on buff card.organization, club/society, community, gertrude perry collection, bendigo agricultural & horticultural society, bolton bros

Document. Bendigo Agricultural Show Certificate. Certificate awarded to Gertrude Perry by the Bendigo Agricultural & Horticultural Society for First Prize for Coconut Ice School Girl any Age No 792. Printed by Bolton Bros in blue on buff card.organization, club/society, community, gertrude perry collection, bendigo agricultural show certificate gertrude perry, bendigo agricultural & horticultural society, bolton bros