Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the mid-nineteenth century to the last decade. This series of photographs show candid pictures taken by previous residents of the Island.Black and white photograph taken on Churchill Island of North Cove, with the shoreline being framed by treesCatalogue number written on reverse in pencil Written in pencil on reverse in multiple hands 'North Cove Churchill Island c1940' '69'churchill island, north cove

Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the mid-nineteenth century to the last decade. This series of photographs show candid pictures taken by previous residents of the Island.Black and white photograph taken on Churchill Island across the inlet showing Phillip Island in the distanceCatalogue number written on reverse in pencil Written in pencil on reverse in multiple hands 'Looking over Churchill towards Road c. 1930 - 8' '69' '946'churchill island, phillip island

Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the mid-nineteenth century to the last decade. This series of photographs show candid pictures taken by previous residents of the Island.Black and white aerial photograph of Churchill IslandCatalogue number written on reverse in pencil Written in pencil on reverse 'S19' Stamped on reverse: 'VELOX' 'Kodak Print'churchill island, phillip island

Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the mid-nineteenth century to the last decade. This series of photographs show candid pictures taken by previous residents of the Island.Black and white aerial photograph of Churchill IslandCatalogue number written on reverse in pencil Written in pencil on reverse 'S19' Stamped on reverse: 'VELOX' 'Kodak Print'churchill island, phillip island

Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the mid-nineteenth century to the last decade. This series of photographs show candid pictures taken by previous residents of the Island.Black and white photograph of the rear balcony of Amess HouseCatalogue number written on reverse in pencil Written in pencil on reverse 'Churchill House 1953'churchill island, phillip island, amess house

Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the mid-nineteenth century to the last decade. This series of photographs show candid pictures taken by previous residents of the Island.Black and white photograph of a gravel road looking along Churchill IslandCatalogue number written on reverse in pencil Written in pencil on reverse 'Churchill 1953'churchill island

Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the mid-nineteenth century to the last decade. This series of photographs show candid pictures taken by previous residents of the Island.Black and white photograph taken from the water showing Churchill IslandCatalogue number written on reverse in pencil Written in pencil on reverse 'Think this is the island taken from boat in Westernpoint Bay - North point is the right??'churchill island

Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the mid-nineteenth century to the last decade. This series of photographs show candid pictures taken by previous residents of the Island.Black and white composite aerial photograph showing Churchill Island and a portion of Phillip IslandCatalogue number written on reverse in pencil Written in pen on reverse '4 - aerial photos put together Taken?? + By whom??'churchill island

For an explanation about the history of steam engine indicators, visit: http://www.archivingindustry.com/Indicator/contentback.htm [last viewed 20 May 2013]. For information about the Richards' Improved Patent Steam-Engine Indicator see John Walter's publication 'The Engine Indicator: a short history of the autographic patterns from 1800 to the present day' - available online via: http://www.archivingindustry.com/Indicator/chaptertwo.pdf Information on Casartelli, Manchester is also available online via: http://www.archivingindustry.com/Indicator/chapterfour.pdf Refer pp.21-22 [last viewed 20 May 2013]Brass steam-engine indicator 125mm tall - accompanied by four steel piston springs - and a wooden measuring ruleIndicator [a] Casartelli Manchester [b] 41 ; Ruler [a] 12 to the Inch [b] No.2 [c] Casartelli & Son Manchesterrichards improved patent steam engine indicator, casartelli manchester

The one pound note was the most prevalent banknote in circulation with the pound series, with the last series of 1953-66 having 1,066 million banknotes printed. The serial number HK 02 suggests it was printed in 1966.this item is an example of pre-decimal currency used in Australia.A green rectangular paper Australian £1 note. On the obverse is the Australian Coat of Arms and a picture of Queen Elizabeth II facing left. On the reverse are Charles Sturt and Hamilton Hume. The signatories are: H. C. Coombs, Governor, Reserve Bank of Australia and Roland Wilson, Secretary to the Treasury. The watermark is Captain Cook in left oval. Behind each signature is ’ONE POUND’. The serial number is HK 456416 02 currency-australia one-pound-note

Each plaque has 4 names on being the winning team for that year. The plaques start 1971 and the last 1981. The Bendigo RSL Sub Branch conducted a Diggers Day Bowls as far back as 1953.Trophy, brown wood rectangular base shape with 3 pillars on top of metallic construction, all are round shape, 2 have a depiction of a bird on top with outstretched wings, the centre shorter one has a depiction of a man playing bowls. The base has a central plaque with a wreath around engraved in the middle. On the left of the base are 10 x small plaques engraved with names on, 1 x small plaque on the right of the base.On centre plaque, "Presented by R.H. Trethewey MLA - Perpetual Trophy - Diggers Day Tournament". Example plaque, "1977 - H. Tobin - W. Smith - P. Weymouth - J. Cruse"brsl, smirsl, diggers day, bowls

Last issue of The Mercury as the magazine of the Eltham Higher Elementary School. In 1950 the school was changed to Eltham High School. It also marked the departure of Head Teacher, Mr Williams and staff member, Mr Rowan.John Leidel, Form 1b in handwriting on cover and numerous autographs on inside coverthe mercury, eltham higher elementary school, eltham high school, 1949, mr. williams

Students from more than 50 schools, including Montmorency South Primary School, served up their own lessons at the 13th annual Melbourne Water Kids Teaching Kids Conference last week.News article 1 page, black text, colour image.montmorency south primary school, melbourne water kids teaching kids conference

Safety issues at Greensborough's $42 million aquatic and leisure centre WaterMarc are back in the spotlight after a man almost drowned while accidentally drifting to the deep end of the 50m indoor pool last month. News article 1 page, black text.watermarc, greensborough, safety issues, swimming pools

'The Japanese company Ito En has been working solidly for the last five years to establish a green tea industry in this area .' The article includes assistance from the Alpine Shire, the cost and benefits of the schemeThis is of historic and social significance regarding industries in Mt Beauty and the Kiewa Valley especially as some no longer grow green tea as the affect of bush fires (smoke) made the industry not viable.Article with Title "Green Tea - The Facts" published on Page Seven from local publication "This Week" Falls Creek. Bogong. Mt. Beauty Summer Edition 21 Friday January 23rd 2004. Refers to properties of which there are 50% in the Kiewa Valley including Mt Beauty.green tea in mt beauty, japanese company ito en

Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the mid-nineteenth century to the last decade. This series of photos show candid images from the Jenkins family's time on the Island.Black and white photograph showing two man (Ted Jenkins and Max Cummings) sitting on chairs gazing off-camera. Catalogue number written in pencil on reverse. 'Ted + Max Cumming c.1940' written in pencil on reverse 'Kodak print' Stamp on reverse. '3' and '47' stamped on reversephotograph, churchill island, jenkins, ted jenkins

The last swing door train was withdrawn from service in 1973. The third track on this line was commissioned in 1971. The overpass bridge was built at this time. These dates place the photo as pre-1971. More research needed.A black and white photo taken from street view of a swing door train crossing a roadway with a simple boom gate barrier. The bonnet of a car can be seen at the LHS of the photo.elgar road, trains, alfred noack, boom gates, swing door trains

Councillor Lane carried on agricultural farming activities at Killarney on part of the Special Survey. His last term as president was during the Great Depression of the late 1920’s when there was a considerable amount of unemployment in the district Black and white portraitCr D Lane 1911-12,17-18, 29-30government, belfast, president, portrait, shire, council, municipal, local-government, d.lane

A rare photograph showing 3 beautiful buildings owned by 3 prominent people in Port Fairy The central building (Cooinda) no longer exists as it was the wish of the last owner that it be demolished after she passed away.Rare photograph of all three prominent houses the central building having been demolished.Black and white photograph of 3 buildings on hill South west of Port FairyCOOINDA capital letters on front of photograph mount PORT FAIRYbuilding, home, house, cooinda

A widows' function at Legacy House. The ladies are seated at tables with plates of food. Date and names are unknown. A lady third, from right, is wearing badge which says Doreen but her last name is illegible.Legacy provided the opportunity for many gatherings of widows to enjoy social interaction and companionship.Colour photo of a Legacy widows' lunch function.Handwritten in black ink on reverse "50%"widows, widows club

Housed in an 1859 building, the Faram family took over the premises in 1919. After three generations serving the people of Port Melbourne, this family business closed its doors for the last time in January 2007. White business card with Faram Bros in large black lettering and 405 Bay Street.87961 or 6) on reversebusiness and traders - hardware, faram brothers hardware, bay street

Newsletters - last page of February 2000 and first page of March 2000 Advertisements in February edition March topics include: Rabbits and control Blackberries Fox control International Landcare Conference 2000 announcementThis is an important item for the WLG being one of two bound series of newsletters prepared for the group by Owen Gemmillwooragee landcare group, rabbits, fox, blackberry, pest control, newsletters

``Newspaper clipping from "The Mail" 21-1-97, P 15. Residents urged to have a say Maroondah City residents are invited to have a say on key issues facing Australia as part of Maroondah Council's 'Australia Consults' forum. Last year's Maroondah forum, administered by 'Leadership Maroondah Program' participants, was praised by the Australia Council as being one of the best attended forums.`

Newspaper Clipping from "The Mail", 12-9-1995, P 17, "Footy girls the best in Victoria"Norwood Secondary College junior girls football team proved beyond doubt last week that it was the best in Victoria. The team blitzed Benalla Secondary College 12.11-83 to -0.1-1 in the state final of the Victorian Secondary State Schools Sports Association football competition.

Handwritten copy of Bendigo Advertiser reports of water in New Chum Mines. (1) 'The water rose yesterday, 9 feet in the Victoria Quartz mine and now at 3215 ft. Bgo. Adv 6/7/1910 page 7. (2) 'New Chum Mines. Futile attempts to cope with water. Despite the fact that bailing is being carried on steadily, the water has risen 55 feet in the last 24 hours, and is now up to 3160 feet. New Chum Consolidated has since last week raised 327,000 galls, but the bailing has made no perceptible difference. The Lazarus to start on Monday.' Bgo Adv 9/7/1910 Page 9. (3) Letter to Adv by A. L.N. Excerpts. 'Bailing should have commenced at New Chum Railway.' 'The bulk of water is at South end. 3.5 million galls per month, divided between South Belle Vue, Eureka Extended and New Chum Railway.' 'In black and white, the Railway in the wet season, July last year with the aid of the Cornish Lift, raised 2.25 million galls, besides attending to those employed below.' 'Safe to say that 3.5 million galls per month could be raised from the present water level.' 'The plant is strong with abundance of steam space which would allow the firewood to be used economically under the barborous Cornish Boiler or wood-eaters'. Bgo Adv 14/7/1910. Document from Albert Richardson Collection of mining history.document, gold, drainage problems, new chum drainage association, water in new chum mines, victoria quartz, new chum consolidated, lazarus, new chum railway, south belle vue, eureka extended, cornish lift, bendigo advertiser 6/7/1910 page 7, bendigo advertiser 9/7/1910 page 9, bendigo advertiser 14/7/1910

This Bendigo Cup Sweep fund raiser was last conducted by Jack Barnes OAM in 2004, he was Secretary of the Bendigo RSL/Bendigo District RSL for 43 years. The letters L.S.R being reversed meaning R.S.L..1) - .8) Envelopes cream colour with the front stamped in blue, rear is blank."L.S.R Memorial Hall, Bendigo Cup - Cash and butts in the envelope - return by - Envelope No"brsl, smirsl, cup sweep

"A woman who went to Eltham in 1893 and had lived there ever since died at her home last Thursday at the age of 93. She was Mrs Ada Ann Anderson of Yarravale, Mt. Pleasant Rd., Eltham." Digital file only - Digitised by EDHS from a scrapbook on loan from Beryl Bradbury (nee Stokes), daughter of Frank Stokes.ada anderson, ada ann anderson, alfred anderson, alice anderson, ann anderson, beryl bradbury (nee stokes) collection, edwin anderson, eltham, flo anderson, george anderson, grace anderson, henry anderson, john henry anderson, methodist church, mount pleasant road, orchards, rev. n. lee, yarravale