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Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)Book, Year Book Australia 1972
A first draft of a cataloguing manual developed for the Wellington Shire Heritage Network using Imagic DB Textworks Databaseinformation, reference material -
Clunes Museum
Newspaper - NEWSPAPER CUTTING, DAILY TELEGRAPH NEWSPAPER CO., MELBOURNE, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER28,1978
A CUTTING FROM DAILY TELEGRAPH TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28,1978 WITH A PHOTOGRAPH OF THE MONUMENT IN THE SPOT WHERE GOLD WAS FIRST REPORTED.CLUNES LIVES UP TO ITS TRANQUIL NAME.local history, document, newspaper, mining, monument, gold rush 1850 -
Canterbury Primary SchoolPhotograph, Broothorn Studios
Studio portrait of Flo Davies.First student enrolled at the new Canterbury State primary school.Hand tinted portrait photograph of Florence (Flo) Davies, reputed first student enrolled at Canterbury Primary SchoolBottom left corner "Broothern Studios" Bottom right corner "230 Collins St. M" (corner torn) Rear centre "Florence Emily/Davies (handwritten)photograph, school, student, canterbury -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Local government - a new start, 1997
Helen Buckingham of Mont Albert has just been elected as a first-time Councillor of the new City of Whitehorse.Helen Buckingham of Mont Albert has just been elected as a first-time Councillor of the new City of Whitehorse.Helen Buckingham of Mont Albert has just been elected as a first-time Councillor of the new City of Whitehorse.city of whitehorse, councillors, buckingham, helen -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, $60,000 mayor : Anderson gets job unopposed, 1997
Former Box Hill Councillor Richard Anderson is the first mayor of the City of Whitehorse and will receive a yearly allowance of $60,000.Former Box Hill Councillor Richard Anderson is the first mayor of the City of Whitehorse and will receive a yearly allowance of $60,000.Former Box Hill Councillor Richard Anderson is the first mayor of the City of Whitehorse and will receive a yearly allowance of $60,000.city of whitehorse, mayors, anderson, richard -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Nunawading Community Gardens, 18/08/1977 12:00:00 AM
Physical description Receipt for membership fees for Nunawading Community Gardens received from J. Brandenburg, the first foundation member of the organisation.Receipt for membership fees for Nunawading Community Gardens received from J. Brandenburg, the first foundation member of the organisation.Physical description Receipt for membership fees for Nunawading Community Gardens received from J. Brandenburg, the first foundation member of the organisation.nunawading community gardens, brandenburg, john p -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Hostel welcomes first residents
After five years of planning and development the Nunawading Community Hostel has taken in its first residents.After five years of planning and development the Nunawading Community Hostel has taken in its first residents. With photo.After five years of planning and development the Nunawading Community Hostel has taken in its first residents.retirement homes and villages, nunawading community hostel, wroe, chris, martin, jan, cavill, margaret, williams, pat, livingstone road, vermont south, no 39 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, History of Vitclay Pipes Pty Ltd, 1972
History of Vitclay Pipes Pty Ltd from 1873 to 1972.History of Vitclay Pipes Pty Ltd from 1873 to 1972. one of the first owners were the White Brothers.History of Vitclay Pipes Pty Ltd from 1873 to 1972.commonwealth pottery pty ltd, vitclay pipes pty ltd, white brothers, dee family, clay, potteries, dalzell, alan, parker and strangwood -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Picture Jogs Old Memories, 1990
Young ballerinas from Utassy Ballet first class, conducted by Eugen Utassy in the Mitcham Memorial Hall. With photo.ballet and dance, utassy ballet, mitcham memorial hall, howard, pat, howard, karen -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Marriage - Stuart-Andrew, 1930?
First marriage in the Mitcham Presbyterian Church was celebrated on 17 April 1930 between Vera Andrew and Frank Stuart.First marriage in the Mitcham Presbyterian Church was celebrated on 17 April 1930 between Vera Andrew and Frank Stuart.First marriage in the Mitcham Presbyterian Church was celebrated on 17 April 1930 between Vera Andrew and Frank Stuart.stuart, frank kelvin, andrew, vera catherine, mitcham presbyterian church, weddings -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, The Drill to protect valley, 2005
First of four road-headers started drilling at Mitcham Road end of Mullum Mullum Valley tunnel, with photo.First of four road-headers started drilling at Mitcham Road end of Mullum Mullum Valley tunnel, with photo.First of four road-headers started drilling at Mitcham Road end of Mullum Mullum Valley tunnel, with photo.mitcham road, mitcham, eastlink, mullum mullum valley, aubrey, chris, batchelor, peter -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Mitcham war veteran dies, n.d
Death of Monty Gray, former local business man, who served in the first A.I.F. and Second World War.Death of Monty Gray, former local business man, who served in the first A.I.F. and Second World War.Death of Monty Gray, former local business man, who served in the first A.I.F. and Second World War.morton thomas.richards burrowes, gray -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Thomas Richard Burrowes Morton Family Group
On 18th June 1853 the 839 ton ship 'Earl of Charlemont' was wrecked near Barwon Heads. Her 450 passengers and crew struggled ashore without loss of life. Among them were John and Anne Morton, their 3 sons and 5 daughters. Before leaving Ireland, their eldest son George Pickering Morton, had married Anne Eliza Burrowes. Their son, Thomas Richard Burrowes Morton, born in Melbourne on 12 March 1854, was usually known as ' T.R.B.' Aged 26 he married Louisa Mary Esther Morgan. In 1909 Louisa Morton had a cottage built at Points Lonsdale and named it 'Dorrington', surname of her Welsh Grandmother. During previous holidays the family stayed at the 'Terminus'. They travelled by train from Blackburn to Port Melbourne, paddle-steamer to Queenscliff and horse-bus to Point Lonsdale.Black and white copy, No. 14 of set of 27 - Woman and child at beach. Unnamed. Inscription: 'First attempt to stand'morton thomas richards burrowes -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Map - Nunawading scaled Map, Nunawading, 1864
Parish plan of Nunawading, Lands Department, 1864, showing names of first purchasers of land. Copy also at NP215.parish of nunawading, land settlement, maps -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph - First K mart store in Australia, Kmart
Black and white photograph of the first Kmart in Australia . Situated on the corner of Blackburn Road and Burwood Hwy East Burwood.kmart, store, cnr burwood hwy & blackburn road east burwood -
Ballarat Heritage ServicesPhotograph - Image, The First Prince's Bridge, Melbourne - Later Queen's Bridge, c1951
A colour image of the first Prince's Bridge built across the Yarra River in Melbourne. It was later known as Queen's Bridge.princes bridge, queen's bridge, yarra river, rowboats -
Ringwood RSL Sub-BranchBadge RSL Lapel, 1921
RSL Badge 1921 Large size, first type with only 2 figures. No airman or female service person. -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)Photograph, Bess Larkins, 1989
Second identical photographColour photograph of timber marker on site of Wards Hut, built 1887 first dwelling in Nowa Nowa, Victoriaguesthouses, houses, heritage study -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1990
Black and White Photograph of Val Fowles , first female councillor, Bunberrah Riding Tambo Shire Gippsland Victoriamuincipal history -
Wangaratta High SchoolMemorandum to Principles of Schools, 1950
Faded paper university of Melbourne Statistics survey and typed description. Handwriting is that of the first principal of WHS Julius Schilling. -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumNewspaper - cutting, The Courier Ballarat, "Big Success" & "Conductressess' fund", August 1944
The two cuttings report on the Gala Ball, late August 1944, the attendees and positions, the ladies dresses along with other details.Demonstrates newspaper reporting re the Sylvia Mitchell fund raising.Set of 2 newspaper cuttings pasted onto a sheet of card with a small folded section at the base of the first item.most popular conductress, sylvia mitchell, tramways, sec, red cross -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Vehicle - Sailing dinghy heron
The Heron is a two person dinghy that is sailed in all states of Australia. The Heron was designed in the early 1950s by Jack Holt in the UK. The class was introduced to Australia in the late 1950s and has flourished in its new home.Heron sailing dinghy. Hull No 678, first built in Australia, Gaff rigged, home built early 1950sDee Kay -
Queenscliffe Maritime MuseumPhotograph - Photo of The Cut's first flow between Port Phillip and Swan Bay, Photograph of boat channel creation series, 1934-36
QUEENSCLIFFE boat channel being dug out c1934-36Boat channel for fishing fleet protectionBlack & white photograph of the Boat Channel - The Cut's first flow connecting between the Swan Bay and Port Phillip. Reverse - NILcommunity information, boat channel c1934-36, the cut -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: GROUP
Colour photograph. People seated at tables Peter Ellis laughing. Back of photo reads: The first photo of recognition.photo, person, peter ellis -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - EDWIN BUCKLAND COLLECTION: FIRST DEMONSTRATION, 1957
Document. Victorian Rural Fire Brigades Association. First Annual State Demonstration. Saturday 13th April 1957. -
Moorabbin Air MuseumFunctional object (Item) - British Airways First Class Toilet Bag
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Tennis AustraliaBook, Post 1895
Book: 'Lawn Tennis'. 160 pages. Paperback. Edition uncertain. First published 1895. Materials: Paper, Inktennis -
Tennis AustraliaBook, 1986
Book: 'THE YOUNG TENNIS PLAYER'. Hardcover. First published 1981. 1986 reprint. Materials: Ink, Paper, Cardboardtennis -
Tennis AustraliaBook, 1986
Book: 'Break Point: A Novel of Suspense' . 361 pages. Hardcover. First Edition. Materials: Paper, Ink, Cardboardtennis -
Tennis AustraliaBook, 1947
Book: 'BALL, BAT AND BISHOP: THE ORIGIN OF BALL GAMES'. Hardcover. First edition. Materials: Ink, Paper, Cardboardtennis
