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Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park
Mounted Photograph, 25/4/1921
... Emerald yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges The object ...The object is historically and socially significant as it shows the opening of Heroes Avenue (Avenue of Honor) three years after the end of Word War I. The trees planted in the Avenue came from the Nobelius Nursery.Photograph mounted on card of the opening of Heroes Avenue, Emerald on ANZAC Day 1921. Showing opening of Heroes AvenueSchool Children, Diggers + Speakers ect. People of Emerald. Opening of Heroes Avenue, ANZAC Day 1921, School Masters' Residence in backgroundanzac, heroes avenue, avenue of honor, emerald -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park
Sketch, "Spud" Dr. Ian S. McLeod Murphy
... Emerald yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges Dr. Murphy ...Dr. Murphy was a popular identity in Emerald and its surrounds. The sketch is significant because it gives a rough image of Dr. Murphy. After he died, a medical scholarship was created in his name for a young, local, first year undergraduate in Medicine. Pencil sketch on cartridge like paper, framed by a wide wooden frame"Spud". Dr Ian S. McLeod Murphy. D. Peterson 1974dr. murphy -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park
Childrens Tea Set
... Emerald yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges The tea set belonged ...The tea set belonged to Elaine Nobelius as a child.Bright yellow set of 9 objects: Teapot and lid, milk jug, 2 cups and saucers, 2 bread and butter plates, Sellex No. 72, Regdchildrens tea set, elaine nobelius -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, View from Canterbury Road/Balfour Avenue area overlooking Martell's orchard, Heathmont, 1929
Black and white photograph of orchard. House in middle range, mountains in background. Photograph appears to be reproduced from subdivisional brochure. Note inserted in sleeve reads, "It has been pointed out that the mountains are to the east and the view is looking south. This therefore is not a 'straight' photograph. House still exists in Eden Avenue at October, 1996".(3 copies).Typed below photograph, "Panoramic view taken on the estate". "View overlooking Martell's orchard, Heathmont, 1929". Taken from corner Canterbury Rd. and Balfour Ave. looking south. Dandenong Creek just beyond house. Washusen Rd. on right". Written on back of one of the copies, "Heathmont Station Estate 1922". "Station Street, Lisgoold St. Canterbury Rd. Vivienne Cres. Balfour Ave." -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (item) - Black and white photograph, Rose Stereograph Company, Track to Cora Lynn Falls, Marysville, 1913-1967
... Marysville yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges An early black ...An early black and white photograph of the track to the Cora Lynn Falls in Marysville, Victoria.An early black and white photograph of the track to the Cora Lynn Falls in Marysville in Victoria. These falls are located on the Marysville-Wood's Point Road. Cambarville is notable for its giant mountain ash (Eucalyptus regnans) trees within the Cumberland Memorial Scenic Reserve, and relics from former sawmills and gold mining. The Big Culvert is located nearby on the Marysville - Woods Point Road, which was historically part of the Yarra Track. Cambarville was established as a timber mill town in the 1940s. Timber mill owners A Cameron and FJ Barton named Cambarville. They established the mill to salvage timber from trees destroyed in the 1939 bushfires. Cambarville was impacted by the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires and any remaining structures were destroyed. The photograph was also used to produce the Rose Series postcard P. 4958.marysville, victoria, photograph, cora lynn falls, waterfalls, p. 4958, rose series postcard, rose stereograph company, souvenir, cambarville, marysville-wood's point road, eucalyptus regnans, cumberland memorial scenic reserve, mining, big culvert, yarra track, a cameron, fj barton, 1939 bushfires, 2009 black saturday bushfires, timber mills -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (item) - Black and white photograph, Rose Stereograph Company, Cora Lynn Falls, Marysville, 1913-1967
... Marysville yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges An early black ...An early black and white photograph of the Cora Lynn Falls near Marysville in Victoria.An early black and white photograph of the Cora Lynn Falls near Marysville in Victoria. These falls are located on the Marysville-Wood's Point Road. Cambarville is notable for its giant mountain ash (Eucalyptus regnans) trees within the Cumberland Memorial Scenic Reserve, and relics from former sawmills and gold mining. The Big Culvert is located nearby on the Marysville - Woods Point Road, which was historically part of the Yarra Track. Cambarville was established as a timber mill town in the 1940s. Timber mill owners A Cameron and FJ Barton named Cambarville. They established the mill to salvage timber from trees destroyed in the 1939 bushfires. Cambarville was impacted by the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires and any remaining structures were destroyed. The photograph was also used to produce the Rose Series postcard P. 4947.marysville, victoria, photograph, cora lynn falls, waterfalls, rose series postcard, rose stereograph company, souvenir, cambarville, marysville-wood's point road, eucalyptus regnans, cumberland memorial scenic reserve, mining, big culvert, yarra track, a cameron, fj barton, 1939 bushfires, 2009 black saturday bushfires, timber mills, p. 4947 -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (item) - Black and white photograph, Rose Stereograph Company, Main Street, Marysville, 1913-1967
... Marysville yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges An early black ...An early black and white photograph of the main street in Marysville in Victoria. An early black and white photograph of the main street in Marysville, Victoria. This street is now known as Murchison Street. The photograph was also used to produce the Rose Series postcard P. 4927.marysville, victoria, photograph, murchison street, p. 4927, rose series postcard, souvenir, rose stereograph company -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (item) - Black and white photograph, Rose Stereograph Company, Taggerty River, Marysville, 1913-1967
... Marysville yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges An early black ...An early black and white photograph of the Taggerty River in Marysville, Victoria.An early black and white photograph of the Taggerty River in Marysville, Victoria. The photograph was also used to produce the Rose Series postcard P. 2337.marysville, victoria, photograph, taggerty river, p. 2337, rose series postcard, souvenir, rose stereograph company -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (item) - Black and white photograph, Rose Stereograph Company, Nichol's Lookout, Marysville, 1913-1967
... Marysville yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges An early black ...An early black and white photograph of the view from Nichol's Lookout which is on the Marysville-Wood's Point Road near Marysville, Victoria.An early black and white photograph of the view from Nichol's Lookout which is on the Marysville-Wood's Point Road near Marysville, Victoria. The photograph was also used to produce the Rose Series postcard P. 2324.marysville, victoria, photograph, nichol's lookout, marysville-wood's point road, p. 2324, rose series postcard, souvenir, rose stereograph company, wood's point, mining, yarra track -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (item) - Black and white photograph, Rose Stereograph Company, From Murray Pass, Marysville, 1913-1967
... Marysville yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges An early black ...An early black and white photograph of the Taggerty River from Murray Pass near Marysville, Victoria.An early black and white photograph of the Taggerty River from Murray Pass near Marysville, Victoria. Murray Pass is off the Lady Talbot Drive. Lady Talbot Drive a 24 kilometer scenic rainforest car journey which passes a number of walks and waterfalls in the Yarra Ranges National Park. Lady Talbot Drive is named after Lady Sarah Elizabeth, the wife of Sir Reginald Talbot, who was the Governor of Victoria from 25th April, 1904 to 6th July 1908.The photograph was also used to produce the Rose Series postcard P. 2309.marysville, victoria, photograph, taggerty river, murray pass, lady talbot forest drive, p. 2309, rose series postcard, souvenir, rose stereograph company, sir reginald talbot, lady sarah elizabeth talbot -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (item) - Black and white photograph, Rose Stereograph Company, Cameron Cascades, Marysville, 1913-1967
... Marysville yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges An early black ...An early black and white photograph of the Cameron Cascades near Marysville, Victoria.An early black and white photograph of the Cameron Cascades near Marysville, Victoria. The Cameron Cascades are off the Lady Talbot Drive. Lady Talbot Drive a 24 kilometer scenic rainforest car journey which passes a number of walks and waterfalls in the Yarra Ranges National Park. Lady Talbot Drive is named after Lady Sarah Elizabeth, the wife of Sir Reginald Talbot, who was the Governor of Victoria from 25th April, 1904 to 6th July 1908. The photograph was also used to produce the Rose Series postcard P. 2313.marysville, victoria, photograph, cameron cascades, waterfalls, cameron cascades track, lady talbot forest drive, p. 2313, rose series postcard, souvenir, rose stereograph company, sir reginald talbot, lady sarah elizabeth talbot -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (item) - Black and white photographs, Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd, Marysville, Vic, 1923-1963
... Marysville yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges A series of black ...A series of black and white photographs of scenic attractions taken in and around Marysville in Victoria that was published by the Barton Bros, Marysville and printed by Valentines Publishing Co as a souvenir of Marysville.A series of black and white photographs of scenic attractions taken in and around Marysville in Victoria that was published by the Barton Bros, Marysville and printed by Valentines Publishing Co as a souvenir of Marysville. Thomas Barton was one of the earliest settlers in Marysville and with 16 children and numerous descendants the name of Barton is synonymous with Marysville. Thomas John Barton, along with his business partner, Ewen Hugh Cameron, opened a butcher/abattoirs in Marysville in 1864. This was the first shop in Marysville. They supplied meat and other items to the miners along the Woods Point road. Thomas Barton was an active community member and was a key organiser in setting up the school in Marysville in 1870. After Thomas' death in 1911, his sons Fred and Frank took over the family business and renamed it Barton Bros. the road to cumberland valley (image 1), taggerty river (image 2), the acheron way (image 3), the old ford (image 4), nicholl's lookout (image 5), main street (image 6), mount margaret (image 7), stevenson falls (image 8), cumberland falls (image 9), keppel's falls (image 10), acheron way (image 11), marysville, victoria, barton bros, souvenir, valentine publishing co, thomas john barton, ewen hugh cameron, francis adam barton, frederick barton -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (item) - Black and white photographs, Rose Stereograph Company, Beauty Spots In Australia-Marysville, 1913-1967
... Marysville yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges An envelope with 12 ...An envelope with 12 black and white photographs of scenic attractions taken in and around Marysville in Victoria. An envelope with 12 black and white photographs of scenic attractions taken in and around Marysville in Victoria. The photographs were used for a series of photographs and postcards published by the Rose Stereograph Company in Armadale, Victoria.12 Real Photographs/ For Your Snapshot Album PRODUCED IN AUSTRALIA/ BY The Rose/ Stereograph Company PRINTERS & PHOTOGRAPHIC/ PUBLISHERS/ Armadale, Victoriakeppel falls (image 1), cumberland falls (image 2), track to cora lynn falls (image 3), nichol's lookout (image 4), cameron cascades (image 5), stevenson falls (image 6), taggerty river (image 7), main street (image 8), taggerty river (image 9), talbot drive (image 10), cora lynn falls (image 11), taggerty river (image 12), rose series postcard, rose stereograph company, souvenir -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book, A Grammar of the English Language Together with an Exposition of the Analysis of Sentences, Unknown
... Marysville yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges A book previously ...A book that was used for the teaching of the analysis of sentences in the English language.The book has a brown cover with the title and author written in black on the front cover.non-fictionA book that was used for the teaching of the analysis of sentences in the English language.english language, sentences, grammer, non-fiction, j d morell -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book, Collins Clear-Type Press, The New Practical Dictionary, 1961
... Marysville yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges A dictionary used ...A dictionary.Has a blue cover with the title in silver coloured writing on the front cover and spine.non-fictionA dictionary.dictionary, english, non-fiction, g f maine -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book, Ungava, Unknown
... Marysville yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges A novel by R.M ...A novel by R.M. Ballantyne.The cover is brown. It appears that the book's dust cover has been removed and the picture from the front cover had been adhered to the front cover. That has been partly removed leaving behind residue. The title of the book and the author's name are in black on the front cover.fictionA novel by R.M. Ballantyne.ungava, r.m. ballantyne, hudson's bay, north america, fur trader, fiction -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book, Henry Garnett, Gamble for a Throne, 1962
... Marysville yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges A book from ...A novel by Henry Garnett that is about Oliver Cromwell, a significant figure in English history.The cover is blue. On the front cover is a picture depicting men who appear to be soldiers in the 1600's preparing to do battle. In the background is a building will mullioned windows. It appears that the front picture has been cut from the book's dust cover and adhered to the front cover. The title of the book is in red writing at the top of the picture and the author's name is in white writing across the body of the picture. The title, the author and publisher are written in silver ink down the spine of the book.fictionA novel by Henry Garnett that is about Oliver Cromwell, a significant figure in English history.england, history, oliver cromwell, fiction, henry garnett -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book, The Luck of the Lennites, Unknown
... Marysville yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges A novel by Alfred ...A novel by Alfred Judd about games of cricket that were played at an English school.The cover is red. On the front cover is a picture depicting a cricket player being cheered by a group of boys in school uniforms waving their hats. It appears that the front picture has been cut from the book's dust cover and adhered to the front cover. The title of the book is in red writing at the top of the picture and the author's name is in black writing across the body of the picture. The title, the author and publisher are written in gold ink down the spine of the book.fictionA novel by Alfred Judd about games of cricket that were played at an English school.england, school, cricket, fiction, alfred judd -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book, Charles Kenneth Thompson, Old Bob's Birds, 1950
... Marysville yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges A book that is part ...A book that is part of a series of Australian Nature Stories by C.K. Thompson.On the front of the dust cover is an illustration of an old man sitting on a bench outside an aviary smoking a pipe and there is a bird sitting on his shoulder. He is talking to two children. On the back of the dust cover is the blurbs of two other novels written by C. K. Thompson.fictionA book that is part of a series of Australian Nature Stories by C.K. Thompson.australia, nature, birds, c.k. thompson, fiction, old bob -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book, Gerald Raftery, City Dog, 1954
... Marysville yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges A book from ...A book from the Cambarville State School library about a dog who is moved from a city location to the country and his life with his new owner.Book has no dust cover. Cover is beige in colour with the title., author's name and publisher in green on the spine.fictionA book from the Cambarville State School library about a dog who is moved from a city location to the country and his life with his new owner.dog, farm, country, city, gerald raftery, fiction -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book - Hardcover book, Richmal Crompton, More William, 1947
... Marysville yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges The Just William ...This book is number 2 in the Just William series of thirty-nine books written by English author Richmal Crompton. The books chronicle the adventures of the unruly schoolboy William Brown.The cover is red. It appears that the book's dust cover has been removed and the picture from the front cover had been adhered to the front cover. That has been partly removed leaving behind residue. The title of the book and the author's name are in black on the front cover.fictionThis book is number 2 in the Just William series of thirty-nine books written by English author Richmal Crompton. The books chronicle the adventures of the unruly schoolboy William Brown.william brown, richmal crompton, fiction -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book - Hardcover book, James Cody Ferris, The X Bar X Ranch, 1954
... Marysville yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges A book ...The X Bar X Boys was a series of western adventures for boys created by the Stratemeyer Syndicate and written under the pseudonym of James Cody Ferris. This is the first one in the series.On the front cover is a picture of two boys dressed in cowboy outfits riding on two horses. In the background is a farmhouse with mountains in the far background. The title of the book and the author's name are on a banner across the top of the front cover. The back cover has information regarding 'The Challenge Series For Boys and Girls'.fictionThe X Bar X Boys was a series of western adventures for boys created by the Stratemeyer Syndicate and written under the pseudonym of James Cody Ferris. This is the first one in the series.cowboys, ranch, america, fiction, james cody ferris -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book, Colourtone Pty Ltd, Walt Disney's Brer Rabbit Rides the Fox, 1948
... Marysville yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges A book ...Walt Disney's Brer Rabbit Rides the Fox as told by Marion Palmer. The story was adapted from the original Uncle Remus story by Joel Chandler Harris.The front cover has a drawing depicting Brer Rabbit riding on the back of a fox that is wearing a saddle. Behind them is a line of different animals chasing Brer Rabbit and the Fox.fictionWalt Disney's Brer Rabbit Rides the Fox as told by Marion Palmer. The story was adapted from the original Uncle Remus story by Joel Chandler Harris.walt disney, brer rabbit, fox, fiction, uncle remus, joel chandler harris, marion palmer -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book, Elfreyda M C Wightman, How Far to Bethlehem?-Stories from the Bible, 1945
... Marysville yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges A book ...A book for children based on the Bible.Front cover has a picture depicting Joseph and Mary, who is astride a donkey, talking to a group of men in the doorway of a building. The front cover is black with the title and series name in white. The back cover has information about a series of Bible Picture Story Books that this book is one of.fictionA book for children based on the Bible.bible story, new testament, bethlehem -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book, Edith Thacher Hurd, Jack's Adventure, 1962
... Marysville yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges A book from ...A book from the Little Golden Books series of children's books that was founded in 1942.Front cover has a drawing depicting a small boy holding a piece of grass looking out of a window at a bird sitting on a tree branch. A Little Golden Book 243 : 30 Back cover has a list of The Little Golden Library. Surrounding the list is a series of cartoon pictures of various characters from the books.fictionA book from the Little Golden Books series of children's books that was founded in 1942.little golden book, jack's adventure, edith thacher hurd, john p miller, golden press, fiction -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book, Talbot Baines Reed, My Friend Smith, 1882
... Marysville yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges A book ...A novel that is about city and school life by the English author Talbot Baines Reed.Cover is blue with the title and author written in black on the front cover and spine. There is also a drawing of a laurel wreath with an arrow in the middle pointing down. This may be the symbol of the publisher.fictionA novel that is about city and school life by the English author Talbot Baines Reed.school life, city life, boarding school, fiction, talbot baines reed -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book, Charles Kenneth Thompson, Old Bob's Birds, 1950
... Marysville yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges A book ...This is a delightful book that will appeal to children of all ages, and especially those of the tenderer years. Old Bob the sundowner is a character who will endear himself to young readers. So will his two small friends, Roddy and Susan, to whom he imparts all the vast lore of the bush he has gained during a lifetime of wandering.There is no dust cover. Front cover shows the series name, the title of the book, the author's name and the publisher's name.fictionThis is a delightful book that will appeal to children of all ages, and especially those of the tenderer years. Old Bob the sundowner is a character who will endear himself to young readers. So will his two small friends, Roddy and Susan, to whom he imparts all the vast lore of the bush he has gained during a lifetime of wandering.australia, nature, birds, c.k. thompson, fiction, old bob -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book, Rex Dixon, Pete of the Wild Grass Country, 1954
... Marysville yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges A book ...Pete Cimarron, the wild boy, was raised by Indians in the Wild Grass Country of Texas. When the Indians moved on to new hunting grounds Pete was left to take care of himself. This he does by roaming over the Wild Grass Country catching wild horses, which he sells to his friend Murky Joe. When the wagon trains from the east begin to settle near the Wild Grass Country, Pete finds himself swept into an exciting struggle to claim and hold his land.Front dust cover shows a boy holding a rope lasso hiding behind tall grasses watching a black horse. There are other horses in the background. Also in the background is a grass plain which is ringed by mountains. The book itself is bound in red with the title in black writing. On the front of the book there is a logo of the Panther Library. The name of the author, the title and the publisher are written in black down the spine of the book.fictionPete Cimarron, the wild boy, was raised by Indians in the Wild Grass Country of Texas. When the Indians moved on to new hunting grounds Pete was left to take care of himself. This he does by roaming over the Wild Grass Country catching wild horses, which he sells to his friend Murky Joe. When the wagon trains from the east begin to settle near the Wild Grass Country, Pete finds himself swept into an exciting struggle to claim and hold his land.indians, texas, horses, rex dixon, panther library, fiction -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book, Mavis Thorpe Clark, Home Again at Timber Creek, 1950
... Marysville yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges A book ...A sequel to 'The Twins at Timber Creek'. Adventures in the Australia countryside for children 7 to 11.No dust cover. Book is red with the title and the author's name in black on the front cover and spine.fictionA sequel to 'The Twins at Timber Creek'. Adventures in the Australia countryside for children 7 to 11.australia, country life, fiction, mavis thorpe clark -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book, Colin Roderick, The Children's Lawson, 1949
... Marysville yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges A book ...A book of stories and poems by Henry Lawson collected and published in 1949 especially for children.No dust cover. Front cover has an illustration of some men sitting around a camp fire. The name of the author and the series is on the spine. On the back cover is a list of books published in the same series.fictionA book of stories and poems by Henry Lawson collected and published in 1949 especially for children.henry lawson, poetry, fiction, junior library of australian books