Photocopy of an article from Portland 'Guardian' re opening of Town Hall, 26 May 1864. Article on two separate pages.town hall

Letter to Malcolm Fraser, PM, to K.S. Anderson re pension. Attached is copy of a letter from the Minister of Veterans' Affairs to the PM.k s anderson, military pension, malcolm fraser, veteran affairs

Mt Beauty township was built as a construction town by the SECV for their workers on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. In Oct. 1957 the Bright Shire agreed to take over the running of the town At the time it was thought that the section of 'North Mt Beauty ' would disappear. By 1961 and again in 1975, the Shire was still struggling with money for administration and maintenance of the town, including the 'sub-standard' homes in North Mt Beauty. The papers state the agreements made over the years from 1957 to 1975 in order to come to a new agreement.Correspondence between the SEC and the Bright Shire in 1975 confirms that the Shire was struggling to maintain the high standard with increased costs, set by the SEC during construction. "Mt Beauty provides less income to the Shire and offers a poor medium for the reception of grants and CRB assistance'. The papers state the agreements made over the years from 1957 to 1975 with negotiations for a new agreement. This still seems to be a problem in 2021 - a second rate town compared to Bright which makes more money and gets more facilities.A variety of foolscap size papers bound by a rusty fastener. Includes letters re Municipal Administration of Mt Beauty township since the A few pages are hand written.mt beauty township, bright shire, municipal administration of mt beauty, alex mccullough

Correspondence re naming of room dedicated to R.A. Pullin, Foundation member and archivist of the Ringwood Historical Research Group (4 pages)

The kiosk was turned sideways to make room for the TT Lines truck park. It was later extended to the east to create a 90 seat restaurant, known at the turn of the century as Cafe Limani. Part of Ron Laing's collection of photographs taken around Port Melbourne over a thirteen year period. Donated to the PMH&PS by the photographer.A set of 18 colour photographs showing the re-siting of the eastern kiosk on Station Pier (later Cafe Limani) c 1993piers and wharves - station pier, ron laing

Further updates of Port Melbourne taken by Ron Laing (2000/1) and donated to the Society.(12) colour photos showing the site of ex Police Quarters and Sweet Factory in Graham St and re-development (Atlantis apartments)built environment - domestic

Page 17 from 'Weekend' November 4 1995: illustrated article 'No Salvation for the Mission' re demolition of the Missions to Seamen buildingmissions to seamen, demolitions

Retained by donor from his service on Port Melbourne Council 1973-78Miscellaneous Port Melbourne Council documents 1974-78 Variation of Council policy re substandard sites, 28 September 1976local government - city of port melbourne, town planning, glen cosham

Map: Geological map of the Bendigo Goldfield comprising 2 sheets , Numbered 9358a and 9358b. Prepared in 1923 re-issued in 1936map, bendigo, geological, geological map, bendigo goldfield

Notes re history of the orchard; plans of various fruit blocks, 1-page of notes "The Orchard at Burnley Garden" in Box 74.orchards, fruit blocks, burnley

PICTURE OF DISTURBANCE AT CLUNES 9/12/1873. MINERS RESISTING THE INTRODUCTION OF CHINESE LABOUR TO BREAK A STRIKE CAUSED BY THE MANAGEMENT OF LOTHAIR MINE.THIS PICTURE IS AN ENLARGED PHOTOGRAPH OF AN ENGRAVING IN A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER OF DECEMBER 1873. RE. FITTED TO FRAME BY F.C.WEICKHARDT CLUNES 10/10/1973local history, engraving. co, mining, chinese riot.