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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - 'THE HISTORY OF BLYTH'
A hard brown paper covered book titled, ''The History of Blyth, from the Norman Conquest to the Present Day. By John Wallace. Second Edition, revised and considerably enlarged. Together with An Appendix. Entered at Stationers' Hall. Blyth : John Robinson, Jun. Printer and Publisher. 1869.'' 256 pgs. Handwritten inside front cover is the name of the owner of the book, 'Matthew Arkle, Caldwells' Rd., Eaglehawk.' Folded inside is a newspaper cutting titled, 'The Evening of Their Lives. Exhibition Gardens a Pensioners' Club.'John Wallaceplace, blyth, book, books, history, blyth -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Uproar over new units, 29/10/1997 12:00:00 AM
Mitcham residents and the Nunawading and District Historical SocietyMitcham residents and the Nunawading and District Historical Society have joined the growing list of objectors to a proposed 16 unit development at the corner of Mitcham Road and Meerut Street on the site of one of the few remaining historical homes in the area. The house was built in 1934 by Stanley and Helen Walker. Mr Walker's family was owner and operator of the Australian Tessellated Tile Company, an important industry for Mitcham and Victoria. The house was recognised in the 1994 City of Nunawading Heritage Survey Project and was classified as being of high local significance,Mitcham residents and the Nunawading and District Historical Societymitcham road, mitcham, meerut street, walker, stanley, helen, arrowsmith, valda, daly, peter, seamer -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Decision reserved on brothel
Bruce Roberts, owner of brothel in Thornton Cres. Mitcham told the tribunal he was aware that opening the brothel without a permit was illegal.Bruce Roberts, owner of brothel in Thornton Cres. Mitcham told the tribunal he was aware that opening the brothel without a permit was illegal. Council had rejected the application. Council had received a petition signed by 1,112 people. Dr Joseph Santamaria told the tribunal that brothels increase the likelihood of AIDS in the community. Tribunal decision is still awaited. Leader in fight against the brothel, Father Kevin Dillon of St John's Catholic Church said community feeling on the brothel issue was running high.Bruce Roberts, owner of brothel in Thornton Cres. Mitcham told the tribunal he was aware that opening the brothel without a permit was illegal. brothels, yarramalong valley pty ltd, harold, bruce, victoria. planning appeals tribunal, thornton crescent, mitcham, santamaria, joseph, dillon, kevin joseph, fr., st johns catholic church -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Railway Crossing - Heatherdale Road, 2000
Produced as one of a series of 24 prints commissioned by Nunawading & District Historical Society -|Theme: Intersections of Mitcham and Nunawading 2000/2001.|See also Series by P. Simmenauer on the same theme.Black and white photograph - print and negative of Railway Crossing on Heatherdale Road near Heatherdale railway station looking north towards intersection of Whitehorse and Heatherdale Roads, from L - R Station signage 'The Met/Heatherdale Station (sign to be replaced by new owners Connex - see also No. 3 neg). Note Pedestrian & Cyclists signs; strip shops Hungry Jack's fast food; Dyns LPG Service Garage; ACE Auto Services; bus shelter.railway crossing, heatherdale road, mitcham, connex, 'the met', dyns, ace auto services, hungry jack's fast food outlet -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Robert Baker, Exhibition Series - Beyond the Gate 1840-1930, 2014
The Kew Historical Society, founded in 1958, is one of the oldest continuing historical societies in the Greater Melbourne region. From its beginnings, the Society has mounted exhibitions and/or displays, in early days in shop windows and in community spaces located in the Kew City Hall (later Kew Library), and since 2010 at the Kew Court House. Exhibitions typically coincided with the annual Kew Community Festival in March, but after 2013 evolved into three new exhibitions yearly at the Kew Court House. Smaller displays continue to be mounted in the Kew Library.A series of born digital photographs of the framed photographs in the exhibition which explored thirteen historic houses in Kew using old and contemporary photographs. The Houses included: Turanville, D'Estaville, Ivy Grange,Tarring, Charleville, Ramornie, Dalsraith, Heald Lawn, and the James Beament House. Each house was selected as representative of a particular decade. The curators of the exhibition were Robert Baker, Kerry Fairbank and Tony Michael. New photographs of architectural features were taken with the permission of the owner of the house.heritage - kew (vic), kew historical society - exhibitions, historic houses - kew (vic) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, 'Blytheswood', Studley Park, 1958
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationKHS OrderBlythswood was a former mansion in Kew, built in the 1850s and later becoming the home of the newspaper magnate, David Syme. The file contains detailed histories and a large number of annotated photocopied photographs of the house and garden. Most of the items were compiled and donated by Veronica Coudou, a descendant of the Syme family. The main 10-page [copyrighted] manuscript by Coudou covers the period 1863-1908 and describes the buildings, gardens and the owners. These items are undated. Also in the file is a 15-page printout of a website on the mansion, accessed 2013.david syme, syme family, blytheswooddavid syme, syme family, blytheswood -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Kew Historical Society, Household Lists & Accounts [Kew et al], 1958
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Two miscellaneous sets of documents. One is an auction catalogue of the contents of Lauriston, 7 Laura Street, Moonee Ponds, by Graham & Harper (1923). The second includes items relating to 60 Normanby Road, owned by Mr Walter Joseph Martin (amongst others), and includes a copy of a Certificate of Title (including owners between 1923-80), insurance papers (1926, 1935-6), MMBW rates (1933, 1934) Council Rate Notices (1933, 1935), and mortgage payments (1928, 1929, 1933).lauriston - 7 laura street moonee ponds, 60 normanby road - kew (vic), george frederick frieberg, george william wray bennett, maxwell howard martin, bessie may martin, walter joseph martin, gertrude daisy martinlauriston - 7 laura street moonee ponds, 60 normanby road - kew (vic), george frederick frieberg, george william wray bennett, maxwell howard martin, bessie may martin, walter joseph martin, gertrude daisy martin -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1892
A Wright & Ditson wood tennis racquet with solid convex throat. Rounded flat top head. Manufacturer name and country of origin printed across throat on obverse. Manufacturer's trademark/logo features across throat on reverse. Cross-hatched handle and leather end wrap. Owner's initials: G.P. carved into throat on reverse. Series of cuts carved into handle post-manufacture. Indecipherable model name printed on crown on obverse. Materials: Wood, Metal, Lacquer, Glue, Ink, Leathertennis -
Tennis Australia
Cigar case, Circa 1920
Leather box case with a drawer for cigars and containing a copmplete deck of playing cards. Back of all cards features a blue geometric pattern with racquets & balls motif at centre. Owner's name printed in gold ink above button fastener: 'GEO. WILSON'. Inside case is printed: MAX SCHWARZ/MAKER OF/LA PRIMADORA/HABANA/CLEAR HAVANA CIGARS/3RD AVE & 57TH ST. N.Y./ALSO 733 BROADWAY'. Materials: Cardboard, Ink, Leather, Metaltennis -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Slide - Villa, 16 Redmond Street, 1979
One of a group of slides taken by members of the Society of built heritage in Kew in 1979-80. The selection of subject matter reflects the priorities of the period. The colour of some slides has degraded.The slides represent a snapshot in time of built architecture in Kew, much of which has changed in the forty-plus period since they were created.Colour positive transparency (slide) of a single-storey Victorian tuck-pointed polychrome villa (formerly known as 'Roylands', 'Myrambeek') on the corner of Redmond and Fellows Streets, Kew. Research by Lovell Chen established that the house was built in 1892-3 and that owners have included Charles Bennett, Zilpah Bennett, Catherine Bucknall, Frederick Umber, George Darby etc. The 2014 report recommended that the house be included in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay of the Boroondara Planning Scheme as an individually Significant place."Cnr Redmond and Fellows Streets"historic houses -- kew (vic.), victorian villas -- kew (vic.), 16 redmond street -- kew (vic.), roylands, myrambeek -
St Patrick's Old Collegians Association (SPOCA)
Photograph - SPOCA, Presidents Luncheon, Coopers Inn, August 2024
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Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Card with Envelope, Hawthorn Historical Society Inc, "Images of Hawthorn: Card 3". 4 and 5, c2000
Card with a with an envelope and contained within a plastic envelope: .1 - Burwood Road, east of the City of Hawthorn Town Hall, with a man digging a hole in the middle of the road and horse drawn wagons. .2 - City of Hawthorn first Town Hall, c1885, with the Post Office and a Chemist shop. .3 - Langham Hotel Glenferrie Road, c1888. Has details of the owner on the rear of the card. Has details of the photograph, source and the Hawthorn Historical Society on the rear of the card. One of a series of five cards.trams, tramways, hawthorn, burwood rd, workplace conditions, town hall, post office, glenferrie rd, hotels -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Legal record, Commonwealth of Australia - Copyright Office, "Commonwealth of Australia - Re copyright Tramway Routes", 8/12/1925 12:00:00 AM
Legal document within a light brown manila document - titled "Commonwealth of Australia - Re copyright Tramway Routes". Typed on pre-printed paper, Copyright Office, No. 14428, registering the MMTB as the copyright owner in a literary work, a map, entitled "Melbourne's Tramway Routes and Time Tables". Dated 8-12-1925, with date stamp of 22/12/1925 as being received by the Board. Address to A. S. Whyte of the Board. Folder has file number "110" written on the outside.trams, tramways, mmtb, commonwealth government, legal agreements, copyright, maps -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Seymour Road, 47, Elsternwick
Two documents (with working notes) about the history of this property: 1/Typed document dated 03/06/1989 from Brighton Historical Society covering history of owners/residents from 1891 to 1974 with particular history of the Siddall family. Handwritten undated working notes accompany the document. 2/Typed document dated 22/07/1989 from Brighton Historical Society covering history of owners/residents for a shorter period 1891 to 1957. This one inclueds more detail about the other longterm occupants as well. Handwritten undated working notes accompany the document.marcola, seymour road, elsternwick, beemery park, land subdivisions, bullock hillary, landells rosalind, hubbard edward w, lazarus mark, mccrea d g rev, mackay angas, patterson john r, robertson john r, de hugard alex, siddall jas w, siddall norman, caulfield grammar school, siddall phyllis, brock ella, siddall mrs, whitehead alfred e, brock john, jackson pp, murphy te, house names -
Hume City Civic Collection
Booklet, Emu Bottom 1836
This booklet was produced for the benefit of tourists or anyone visiting Emu Bottom homestead when it was open for tourists to look around the property. On special days a blacksmith would also be operating. It gives information about the house, the original owner and builder George Evans and his wife Anne Evans. It also tells of the arrival of George Evans on board the 'Enterprise' in 1835. Emu Bottom has had several owners since the Evan's family owned the property and was at one stage known as Holly Green before reverting back to its original name. Emu Bottom at present is a commercial venue for hire.A cream and brown small printed booklet showing a early photo of Emu Bottom with men and horses attending to the property on the front and back cover. It has 16 pages including the covers. Various drawings and photos are in the booklet as well as printed information of the property.EMU BOTTOM 1836emu bottom homestead, emu bottom, holly green, george evans, anne evans -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Rosemont, Kooyong Road, 112A, Caulfield North
Eight items about this property: Handwritten notes from 1870 Caulfield rate book along with list of owners 1870-1890; unsigned and undated. Short history of Rosemont from 1860’s with owners listed up to 1895. Includes description of land and architectural features of house with sketch of pillar. Unsigned and undated with both typed and handwritten information. Unsigned and undated note (original and photocopy) about 112 Kooyong Road and Rosemont’s changing address over time. Photocopy of Andrew Ward’s Heritage Study (two pages) on 112 Kooyong Road (rear) describing significance, history and description of property. Includes photo. Online print without photo of same Heritage Study with handwritten note about brick exterior provided by owner/occupier to compiler Andrew Frederick 2010. Excerpt from Caulfield’s Building Heritage p.47-48 Volume 1 by Dr. Geulah Solomon about Rosemont giving description and history (start of entry on page 46 omitted). Added by Claire Barton date unknown. Notes taken by Andrew Frederick from Caulfield Heritage Vol.1 pages 47-9 re history; and from Sands and McDougall Directories of 1874, 1903, 1911, 1913 and 1923; plus 1913 entry in Vict. P.O Directory. These show house numbers and owners for those periods. Three pages of plans relating to Rosemont covering ground and first floors.rosemont, caulfield north, howitt godfrey dr., kooyong road, blake arthur, grice james, cast iron work, cellars, campbell john a., campbell john archibald, stables, verandahs, king thomas, howitt’s corner, howitt alfred william, farm houses, bakewell john, architectural features, bricks, mcwilliams robert, rosemont estate, mansions, howitt william godfrey dr., arches, balaclava road, coach houses, outbuildings, timber houses, squatters, campbell john, connelly mrs., king florence, slate tiles, ward andrew, chimneys, fireplaces, allen george, warburton james, mirfield professor, hall william sir, hall lady, land subdivision, cellars, embossed leather features, bay windows, house names, victorian style, ceilings, stairs, gardens -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Folder - Samuel Keith Pearce, Samuel Keith Pearce
Keith Pearce was a well known identity in the Kiewa Valley as a councillor on the Bright Shire and the owner of stores in Tawonga and Mount Beauty. He was a main instigator of the development of the area after the S.E.C.V. completed the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. S.K. Pearce was a significant identity in the Kiewa Valley having achieved much during his lifetime and within the context of the history of the Upper Kiewa Valley. Red plastic with clear front cover with 8 sleeves / pages. Includes publications about the life of S.K. Pearce 1917 - 1994samuel keith pearce. bright shire; supermarkets; mt beauty; tawonga -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Glenfern
Caulfield Conservation Study conducted by Andrew Ward in October 1994, outlining a description of the gothic revival architectural aspects of Glenfern. It includes the history of the owners and the forthcoming recommendations for planning scheme control. Includes three exterior photographs.inkerman road, glenfern, gothic revival architecture, gothic style, bakewell john, st kilda east, hotham street, mcdonnell francis, mansions, laing charles, watson thomas, du frayer agnes, boyd john, boyd lucy, hennessy m., architect, smith and johnson, danne mary, primary school, newington college, ostberg anders, inkerman street, ostberg sarah, mair agnes, glenfern college, ostberg amy, ostberg ebba, stables -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK, WW2, Sandgroper Press, "THE RATS OF TOBRUK ASSOCIATION", 1971
Owner and donor details, see Cat No. 5836.3. "The Rats of Tobruk Association/ Lest We Forget". "Register has been compiled by Mr. V. J. Behan, Supervisor for the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, Western Australia."Soft cover book. Cover - cardboard, black print on beige background - front. 29 pages - cut, plain, white paper, no illustrations. Tobruk War Cemetery, Battalion and Brigade Records.books, military history, ww2, tobruk, war graves -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Education kit - Text Book, Questions in Practical Mathematics for Ministry of Shipping Examinations with Answers, early to mid 20th Century
As the previous owner, a marine engineer and donor of this textbook was based in Liverpool for some years it is possible that he may have studied for the Ministry of shipping exam at the former College of Marine Engineers, Liverpool in the early - mid 20th C. Mariner Duncan had a particular regard for the Mission to Seafarers. A plate for display on a commissioned new table at the MTSV chapel acknowledges his bequest and the material donated. Collectively the G W Duncan material includes: photographs, professional data memorabilia and written and commercially printed resources. The memorabilia relates to his career at sea and in particular the role of an engineer, including a handwritten manual of notes and references relating to the mechanical and engineering aspects and areas of responsibility for maintenance. Text book with dull grey brown cover with black printing and simple line border.See image attachedmarine engineer training, engineers, mathematics, ministry of shipping, liverpool, exams, mariners, george winfield duncan (1922-2017), ship engineer, s.s. athenic -
Greensborough Historical Society
Membership Ticket - Digital Image, Greensborough Football Club, Greensborough Football Club, 1980, 1980_
This membership ticket belonged to a member of the Partington family. Tickets admit bearer to games. Tickets include the names of office-bearers of the Greensborough Football Club and the season's fixture or draw. The "Life Member" status of the owner is stamped on the ticket.Gary Partington is a Life Member of the football club and a GHS member. Members of the Partington family have been associated with the GFC for many years and the family were inducted into the Club's Hall of Fame in 2016. Season ticket white cardboard with green text. Cover: "Greensborough Football Club 1980". Inside: Membership number "022" and "Life Member" stamped inside, "G.Partington" handwritten inside. greensborough football club, membership tickets, partington family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Membership Ticket - Digital Image, Greensborough Football Club, Greensborough Football Club, 1981, 1981_
This membership ticket belonged to a member of the Partington family. Tickets admit bearer to games. Tickets include the names of office-bearers of the Greensborough Football Club and the season's fixture or draw. The "Life Member" status of the owner is stamped on the ticket.Gary Partington is a Life Member of the football club and a GHS member. Members of the Partington family have been associated with the GFC for many years and the family were inducted into the Club's Hall of Fame in 2016. Season ticket white cardboard with green text. Cover: "Greensborough Football Club 1981". Inside: Membership number "038" and "Life Member" stamped inside.greensborough football club, membership tickets, partington family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Membership Ticket - Digital Image, Greensborough Football Club, Greensborough Football Club, 1982, 1982_
This membership ticket belonged to a member of the Partington family. Tickets admit bearer to games. Tickets include the names of office-bearers of the Greensborough Football Club and the season's fixture or draw. The "Life Member" status of the owner is stamped on the ticket.Gary Partington is a Life Member of the football club and a GHS member. Members of the Partington family have been associated with the GFC for many years and the family were inducted into the Club's Hall of Fame in 2016. Season ticket white cardboard with green text. Cover: "Greensborough Football Club 1982". Inside: Membership number "038" and "Life Member" stamped inside.greensborough football club, membership tickets, partington family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Membership Ticket - Digital Image, Greensborough Football Club, Greensborough Football Club, 1983, 1983_
This membership ticket belonged to a member of the Partington family. Tickets admit bearer to games. Tickets include the names of office-bearers of the Greensborough Football Club and the season's fixture or draw. The "Life Member" status of the owner is stamped on the ticket.Gary Partington is a Life Member of the football club and a GHS member. Members of the Partington family have been associated with the GFC for many years and the family were inducted into the Club's Hall of Fame in 2016. Season ticket white cardboard with green text. Cover: "Greensborough Football Club 1983". Inside: Membership number "037" and "Life Member" stamped inside.greensborough football club, membership tickets, partington family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Membership Ticket - Digital Image, Greensborough Football Club, Greensborough Football Club, 1984, 1984_
This membership ticket belonged to a member of the Partington family. Tickets admit bearer to games. Tickets include the names of office-bearers of the Greensborough Football Club and the season's fixture or draw. The "Life Member" status of the owner is stamped on the ticket.Gary Partington is a Life Member of the football club and a GHS member. Members of the Partington family have been associated with the GFC for many years and the family were inducted into the Club's Hall of Fame in 2016. Season ticket white cardboard with green text. Cover: "Greensborough Football Club 1984" and sponsor advertising. Inside: Membership number "037" and "Life Member" stamped inside.greensborough football club, membership tickets, partington family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Membership Ticket - Digital Image, Greensborough Football Club, Greensborough Football Club, 1985, 1985_
This membership ticket belonged to a member of the Partington family. Tickets admit bearer to games. Tickets include the names of office-bearers of the Greensborough Football Club and the season's fixture or draw. The "Life Member" status of the owner is stamped on the ticket.Gary Partington is a Life Member of the football club and a GHS member. Members of the Partington family have been associated with the GFC for many years and the family were inducted into the Club's Hall of Fame in 2016. Season ticket green cardboard cover, inside white with green text. Cover: "Greensborough Football Club 1985" and sponsor advertising. Inside: Membership number "037" and "Life Member" stamped inside.greensborough football club, membership tickets, partington family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Membership Ticket - Digital Image, Greensborough Football Club, Greensborough Football Club, 1986, 1986_
This membership ticket belonged to a member of the Partington family. Tickets admit bearer to games. Tickets include the names of office-bearers of the Greensborough Football Club and the season's fixture or draw. The "Life Member" status of the owner is stamped on the ticket.Gary Partington is a Life Member of the football club and a GHS member. Members of the Partington family have been associated with the GFC for many years and the family were inducted into the Club's Hall of Fame in 2016. Season ticket white cardboard with green text. Cover: "Greensborough Football Club 1986" and sponsor advertising. Inside: Membership number "036" and "Life Member" stamped inside.greensborough football club, membership tickets, partington family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Membership Ticket - Digital Image, Greensborough Football Club, Greensborough Football Club, 1988, 1988_
This membership ticket belonged to a member of the Partington family. Tickets admit bearer to games. Tickets include the names of office-bearers of the Greensborough Football Club and the season's fixture or draw. The "Life Member" status of the owner is stamped on the ticket.Gary Partington is a Life Member of the football club and a GHS member. Members of the Partington family have been associated with the GFC for many years and the family were inducted into the Club's Hall of Fame in 2016. Season ticket white cardboard with green text. Cover: "Greensborough Football Club 1988" and sponsor advertising. Inside: Membership number "030" and "Life Member" stamped inside.greensborough football club, membership tickets, partington family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Membership Ticket - Digital Image, Greensborough Football Club, Greensborough Football Club, 1989, 1989_
This membership ticket belonged to a member of the Partington family. Tickets admit bearer to games. Tickets include the names of office-bearers of the Greensborough Football Club and the season's fixture or draw. The "Life Member" status of the owner is stamped on the ticket.Gary Partington is a Life Member of the football club and a GHS member. Members of the Partington family have been associated with the GFC for many years and the family were inducted into the Club's Hall of Fame in 2016. Season ticket white cardboard with green text. Cover: "Greensborough Football Club 1989" and sponsor advertising. Inside: Membership number "024" and "Life Member" stamped inside.greensborough football club, membership tickets, partington family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Membership Ticket - Digital Image, Greensborough Football Club, Greensborough Football Club, 1990, 1990_
This membership ticket belonged to a member of the Partington family. Tickets admit bearer to games. Tickets include the names of office-bearers of the Greensborough Football Club and the season's fixture or draw. The "Life Member" status of the owner is stamped on the ticket.Gary Partington is a Life Member of the football club and a GHS member. Members of the Partington family have been associated with the GFC for many years and the family were inducted into the Club's Hall of Fame in 2016. Season ticket white cardboard with green text. Cover: "Greensborough Football Club 1990" and sponsor advertising. Inside: Membership number "023" and "Life Member" stamped inside.greensborough football club, membership tickets, partington family