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Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Photographs (series), Richard Bowen, Sunninghill, 228 Cotham Road, 07/02/2020
'Sunninghill' at 228 Cotham Road (Kew) is an historically significant building due to its associations with Joseph Thomas (Bland) Holt (1851-1942), theatre entrepreneur and actor who lived at the house following his retirement in 1909. Sunninghill (aka Sunning Hill) was one of his residences in Victoria (also 'The Anchorage' at Sorrento). Following Holt's death at Sunninghill on 28 June 1942, the house was left to his wife. After her death the house was bequeathed to Lucy Coppin, daughter of George Coppin. The 'Shakespeare Window' in the State Library of Victoria was at one stage installed in the house. References 'Death of Mr Bland Holt: Great exponent of melodrama', The Argus, 30 June 1942, p. 3. Shoesmith D, 'Holt, Joseph Thomas (Bland) (1851-1942)', Australian Dictionary of Biography, Vol 4, 1972. 'The Shakespeare Window', State Library of Victoria website.Exterior photographs (digital) of Sunninghill, 228 Cotham Road, Kew VIC 3101. sunninghill - 228 cotham road - kew (vic), joseph thomas (bland) holt, lucy coppin -
Greensborough Historical Society
Painting - Painting (Copy), The birth of Heidelberg
Reproduction of the painting "The birth of Heidelberg" by Clewin Harcourt (1870-1965). Harcourt lived in Heidelberg from 1928 until his death in 1965. This painting was reproduced in the 1998 Banyule Calendar.Reproduction of painting, colour.heidelberg, clewin harcourt -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Murder charge is dropped, 17/05/2017
The possible cause of the brawl that led to the death of teen footballer Patrick Cronin has been revealed for the first time as prosecutors dropped a murder charge against his alleged killer.News article 1 page, black text, colour image.patrick cronin, football, cronin family -
Victoria Police Museum
Prison record (James Rouhan), 17 March 1919
James Rouhan, 19 years of age, was accused of murdering his sweetheart, Kate Beachley, with an axe, in Lydiard St., Ballarat in October 1904. Sentenced to death, commuted to life imprisonmentPrison record for James Rouhan, prisoner registered number 30737, giving details of the prisoner, his crimes and the dates and places of his trials.james rouhan, english speaking prisoner, murder, kate beachley -
Orbost & District Historical Society
scrap books, 2006 ; 2007
These four scrap books were compiled by Margaret Smith, a long time member of the Orbost & District Historical Society. They were donated by her family after her death in 2015.These items are useful reference tools.Four large scrap books containing clippings from the Snowy River Mail. They are pasted in. Two books, 2529.1 and 2529.2 are for 2007 and 25209.3 and 2529.4 are for 2007. All books are large format books for NEWS & CUTTINGS. they contain personal items and news articles.Labelled 2006 and 2007smith-margaret news-orbost scrap-books -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Newspaper - Clipping, J. S. Macdonald, A man success did not spoil, 1923
This is a tribute to Mr Penleigh Boyd, Robin Boyd's father, on his death, written by a fellow artist J. S. Macdonald. Mr Penleigh Boyd died on 27 November 1923.walsh st library, tribute -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Journal, CSR Building Materials (Melbourne, Australia), Building Ideas, Vol 5 No 5, Mar-73
Volume entitled 'Robin Boyd Visions of Living', compiled by Jeffrey Turnbull in memory of Robin Boyd. It contains excerpts from 'Living in Australia' published as a tribute following Boyd's death.building, architecture, jeffrey turnbull, walsh st library, tribute -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Journal, Jeffrey Turnbull, Building Ideas, Vol 5 No 5, 1973
Volume entitled 'Robin Boyd Visions of Living', compiled by Jeffrey Turnbull in memory of Robin Boyd. It contains excerpts from 'Living in Australia' published as a tribute following Boyd's death.building, architecture, jeffrey turnbull, walsh st library, tribute -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Journal, Jeffrey Turnbull, Building Ideas, Vol 5 No 5, 1973
Volume entitled 'Robin Boyd Visions of Living', compiled by Jeffrey Turnbull in memory of Robin Boyd. It contains excerpts from 'Living in Australia' published as a tribute following Boyd's death.building, architecture, jeffrey turnbull, walsh st library, tribute -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Journal, Jeffrey Turnbull, Building Ideas, Vol 5 No 5, 1973
Volume entitled 'Robin Boyd Visions of Living', compiled by Jeffrey Turnbull in memory of Robin Boyd. It contains excerpts from 'Living in Australia' published as a tribute following Boyd's death.building, architecture, jeffrey turnbull, walsh st library, tribute -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Journal, Jeffrey Turnbull, Building Ideas, Vol 5 No 5, 1973
Volume entitled 'Robin Boyd Visions of Living', compiled by Jeffrey Turnbull in memory of Robin Boyd. It contains excerpts from 'Living in Australia' published as a tribute following Boyd's death.building, architecture, jeffrey turnbull, walsh st library, tribute -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Journal, Jeffrey Turnbull, Building Ideas, Vol 5 No 5, 1973
Volume entitled 'Robin Boyd Visions of Living', compiled by Jeffrey Turnbull in memory of Robin Boyd. It contains excerpts from 'Living in Australia' published as a tribute following Boyd's death.building, architecture, jeffrey turnbull, walsh st library, tribute -
Clunes Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM
Portraits displayed in an album, collated by Mrs Ann Stevens an early pioneer of Clunes, Victoria, Australia. After the death of her husband Richard in 1884. There is no information of who the images portray.Album leather bound, gold and black embossed pattern on front, metal clasp to keep book closedOn binding; ALBUM Inside cover: Hand drawn calligraphy, "Mrs. Ann Stevens West Street Clunes June 23 1884"clunes pioneer, stevens, local history, photo album -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, William (Willie) Victor Baily Wyatt
William Wyatt was a young soldier, who enlisted in 1915 for World War 1. This is an account of his life during the war until his untimely death at ade 24 in 1917.A 64 page loose leaf in binder of A4 size. photos(mr) william (willie) victor baily wyatt, soldiers, world war, 1914-1918, soldiers - victorian - surrey hills - history -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Part of the Last Will of George Thomson of Tarnagulla, 23 November 1875
George Thomson died in 1875, He and his family lived for a time at 117 Commercial Road, Tarnagulla. This will was written three days before his death. Donald Clark Collection.A photocopy of portion of the Last Will and Testament of George Thomson of Tarnagulla, co-owner of Thomson & Comrie's Store. Original is held by the Public Records Office of Victoria (their digitised copy is linked to this catalogue entry, along with probate documents). -
Cheese World Museum
Book, The Kirk at Work, 1932
The Percy Uebergang family lived at Tooram Park, Allansford from 1912 until 1992. Percy and Myrtle Uebergang's children were twins, Ray and Joyce born in 1926 who lived at Tooram Park until their deaths, Ray in 1986 and Joyce in 1992. Neither Ray nor Joyce married and following the death of her brother Joyce set up the Ray and Joyce Uebergang Foundation which supports the local community. This bookis part of the collection of items given into the care of the Cheese World Museum. History of the local Allansford charge (group of churches) marking its Diamond Jubilee. The booklet details people and places connected with these churches during that period and contains a number of photographs of early church people.Booklet with grey card cover within a striped border and title and logo of the Presbyterian Church printed in blue. Full title is 'The Kirk at Work in the Allansford Charge. Jubilee History 1862-1932. He hath not left himself without witness'. Motto reads 'Nec Tamen Conservata' -the burning bush that is not consumed.allansford, uebergang, presbyterian church, wangoom, mepunga, nirranda -
Cheese World Museum
Photograph, Jordan Studio, Ray and Joyce Uebergang c1929, c1929
The Percy Uebergang family lived at Tooram Park, Allansford from 1912 until 1992. Percy and Myrtle Uebergang's children were twins, Ray and Joyce born in 1926 who lived at Tooram Park until their deaths, Ray in 1986 and Joyce in 1992. Neither Ray nor Joyce married and following the death of her brother Joyce set up the Ray and Joyce Uebergang Foundation which supports the local community. This photograph is part of the collection of items given into the care of the Cheese World Museum. Uebergang catalogue No.K14Photograph of twins Ray and Joyce Uebergang at approximately 3 years of age. Ray is standing beside a table and Joyce stands next to him. Ray is dressed in dark shorts and a light coloured shirt, tie and tiepin, long white socks and button-up shoes. Joyce is wearing a white embroidered frock with a scalloped hemline and short sleeves. She has short socks with garters and button-up shoes.allansford, uebergang, tooram park, ray uebergang, joyce uebergang, jordan studio, warrnambool, liebig street, photographs, children's costume, photography -
Cheese World Museum
Photograph, Ray and Joyce Uebergang c1926, c.1926
The Percy Uebergang family lived at Tooram Park, Allansford from 1912 until 1992. Percy and Myrtle Uebergang's children were twins, Ray and Joyce born in 1926 who lived at Tooram Park until their deaths, Ray in 1986 and Joyce in 1992. Neither Ray nor Joyce married and following the death of her brother Joyce set up the Ray and Joyce Uebergang Foundation which supports the local community. This photograph is part of the collection of items given into the care of the Cheese World Museum. Black and white photograph of twins Ray and Joyce Uebergang sitting in china bowls on a verandah c.1926. A bar of Rexona soap is in the foreground. The bowls are housed in the Cheese World Museum [No.A0 and A0]. A second copy is stuck on the back of a Tooram Park homestead photograph [No.P0128]allansford, ray uebergang, joyce uebergang, bedroom sets, ablutions, rexona, barnes chemist, warrnambool -
Cheese World Museum
Box, Kirkham dentist box
The Percy Uebergang family lived at Tooram Park, Allansford from 1912 until 1992. Percy and Myrtle Uebergang's children were twins, Ray and Joyce born in 1926 who lived at Tooram Park until their deaths, Ray in 1986 and Joyce in 1992. Neither Ray nor Joyce married and following the death of her brother Joyce set up the Ray and Joyce Uebergang Foundation which supports the local community. This denture box is part of the collection of items given into the care of the Cheese World Museum. Small square cardboard dentist's box with reinforced steel corners on base and lid, for storing dentures; paper label on lid.DR JCV KIRKHAM, DENTIST, WARRNAMBOOL, Phone 207 (on top label); 682 (on base) -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - black and white, Iris
On her husband, William's, death in 1914, Violet Holmes inherited 'Sauchieburn’ property in the Ascot District of the Wider Ballarat District, Victoria. Her ownership had descended via the Holmes Family from the pioneer district settler/squatter Captain William Coghill. In turn, the property on Violet's death was left to their family: Violet Spittle (nee Holmes), Mary Holmes, William E. Holmes and Henry Smerdon Holmes. I suspect this photo was sent to Violet Holmes Jnr (m Spittle) [Jane Dyer 2024]Photographic portrait of a girlVerso: Dear Mary, I am sending one of my photos and hope you will like it. Please get your taken and send me one and ask Violet and the boys also. Mother and Daphne send their love to all. From Iris.chatham-holmes family collection, family history, women -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph, c1960
The photograph depicts a view across the water at Lake Sambell. The image is thought to date from the 1960s so may show the lake during a period of drought, such as that experienced across South-Eastern Australia in 1967. The present day park and reserve occupies the site of the former Rocky Mountain Mining Company, an open-cut sluice mine that began operations in the mid-Nineteenth Century and operated until the early 1900s, through the peak of Victoria’s Gold Rush. It was converted into a park and leisure area in the 1920s. Lake Sambell was formally opened to the public on Friday 5th October 1928 and was opened by the Victorian Government’s Minister of Lands, Mr Bailey, as part of initiatives to boost the economies and development of country towns. The lake was named after Mr L.H. Sambell, a shire engineer and secretary of the Forward Beechworth Committee who was involved in promoting the transformation of the mining site and promoting plantation forestry and tourism as alternative industries. £300 to begin the process was provided by Mr J. McConvill, a former resident of Beechworth, who is remembered in a street name adjacent to the lake. Residents of Beechworth have worked to raise funds to improve the Lake Sambell reserve several times, such as efforts in the 1930s and 1940s to raise the banks several feet to deepen the water for swimming purposes. Fundraising campaigns include the ‘Ugly Man’ competition conducted on behalf of the Wallace Park-Lake Sambell Development Scheme. The latter competition was run by the Fire Brigade Bend’s team as part of a larger competition called the ‘Mile of Pennies’; it was won by Mr Len Knight of Beechworth’s Commercial Hotel. The ‘Mile of Pennies’ was conducted at a Carnival held on New Year’s Eve, 1947. It was proposed by the Beechworth and District Progress Association. As well as improving swimming facilities, funds were raised to install a caravan park facility near the lake. Funds were also donated by commercial entities, such as £250 received from Zwar Bros. Pty Ltd.The photograph is significant as it shows Lake Sambell at lower water levels, such as may have been experienced during period of drought.Sepia rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paperObverse: nil Reverse: 3470beechworth, beechworth lake, lake sambell, lake, beechworth and district progress association, forward beechworth committee, ugly man, mile of pennies, wallace park lake sambell development scheme, wallace park-lake sambell development scheme, zwar bros, zwar, l.h. sambell, j. mcconvill, minister of lands, commercial hotel, len knight, rocky mountain mining company, rocky mountain mining co, gold rush, redevelopment, transformation, community fundraising, drought, 1967, 1960s -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Instrument - Letter Scale, Late 19th Century
Before 1851, letters sent through the mail were charged by the number of sheets it contained and the distance it travelled. For example, a letter consisting of one sheet of paper was charged the single rate; a double letter, that is two sheets, was charged double the single rate, a treble letter, was charged three times the single rate, and so on. In other words, each additional sheet of paper increased the charge by one rate. In Great Britain. Sealing a letter in an envelope effectively put an end to postal clerks' ability to count the number of sheets in a letter and an alternative method of determining the postage had to be found. Overweight mailings had previously required the items to be weighed but with the introduction of the Uniform Penny Postage act of 1839, the public could mail a letter not exceeding a half-ounce in weight within the United Kingdom for one penny if prepaid, or two pence if paid on delivery. At about the same time that the adhesive postage stamps and envelopes made their appearance, postal administrations began to experiment with strategically placed street letter boxes, known as pillar boxes because of their round, pillar-like shape, that permitted the public to mail letters from a place other than from a post office. For all these reasons, the use of postal scales became the nucleus of every post office. Scales had been in use since ancient Egyptian times so their use for everyday commerce was not unusual in the 1800s. What was new in 1840 was their ubiquitous use throughout the postal system. No post office could function effectively without one. Although the earliest scales used in post offices did not differ markedly from the ones in general use as time went on they were adapted specifically for postal use. For example, a paper sleeve, also known as a weight sticker, was attached that showed the applicable rate of postage for any given weight. This innovation was quite a time saver as postal clerks no longer needed to weigh the item first and then refer to a separate chart to determine the required postage for that particular weight. Victorian postal scales were used in village Post offices in the late 19th century, of which there are many examples today for sale. No maker can be attributed to the manufacture of the item. Postal scales with weights,. Balance scale has brass fittings and is mounted on a rectangular wooden stand, with depressions for brass weights; which measure 1/2oz, 1oz, 2oz, "Young Aton REL., C.N.0.9."flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, scales and weights, balancing scales, postal scales, letter scale -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph, George Peach, c. 1930
Black and White photograph taken of the Robert O'Hara Burke Memorial Museum. The museum is named in honor of explorer and former Beechworth Superintendent Robert O'Hara Burke following his death in 1861.This item is significant because it shows the historic Burke Museum in a historic context, which can be used to document the changes in the building and the surroundings which have occurred over time.Copy of a black and white landscape photograph on photographic paper.burke museum, robert o'hara burke, robert o'hara burke museum -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Stebbings, 2009-2010
Initially collated by Harry Gilham as part of a file on Eltham Cemetery. Gravestones record name as Stebbings but probate documents have no 's', also death registration and newspaper report for probate - no 's'george stebbings, mary ann stebbings, nillumbik cemetery, george stebbing, mary ann stebbing -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, SANDAKAN WAR CEMETERY, H Eisfelder, 1947
Sandakan- Panali, North Borneo were the places of the infamous Sandakan death march. Thousands of allied POWS died. Aust lost 1787 men. Refer to the Australian War Memorial for details. Three black and white photographs taken just after WW2 .1) Photograph showing two signs, a gate post and barbed wire gate. .2) Photograph of flat land, with an enormous number of white wooden crosses. The crosses in the foreground are marked unknown. .3) photograph of flat land, with numerous white crosses. The foreground ones are marked unidentified P.W of unknown nationality .1) Photograph of signs. “Sandakan War Cemetery Turn off at Mile 7 Other sign “ Australian War graves at Mile 8” Rear has a label. All three- Sandakan (North Bendigo) photo taken early June 1947 by H. Eisfelder. ww2, p.o.w, sandakan -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - PHOTOGRAPH WW2, Post WW2
The soldier is Lionel Clarence Younghusband, initial enlistment No N199216, transferred to AIF No NX115868 age 22 years on 7.9.1942, date of death listed as 14.7.1943 while serving in 3rd ARMD DIV.Black & white photograph mounted on polished map of Australia mounted on timber rectangular stand. Photograph of a soldier in uniform.Hand inscribed on map - “Lionel NX115868 / 3rd Amd Div / AIF”photography-photographs, military history - souvenirs -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newsletter, Greenhills and North Greensborough Progress Association, Community News: official journal of the Greenhills and North Greensborough Progress Association. 22nd Dec., 1971. Edition No. 10/71, 22/12/1971
This edition includes Happy birthday, Community News, Diamond Valley Repertory, School and Kinder news, Callistemons, Summer peril, Death in 7/10 of a second, Pool... not for gambling, Local news.Newsletter, 16 p., illus. greenhills and north greensborough progress association, greenhills -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper, Herald Sun, The Queen remembered: Herald Sun, parts 2, 8 and 9, 14/09/2022
Queen Elizabeth II reigned for over 70 years (1952-2022). Following her death in September 2022, the Herald Sun produced this series, outlining her life in pictures and articles.3 editions of a special lift out series, 16 pages each, text and colour and black and white images.queen elizabeth ii, royal family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, The Royal Tour of Australia and New Zealand in pictures, 1954_
Following the death of King George VI, the Queen's trip to Australia and New Zealand was postponed until 1954. This book is a photographic story of their travels around Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands.A pictorial record of the first visit to Australia by Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh in 1954Hard cover, Illus. (some colour). Cover illustration of Australian flag with white writing over.queen elizabeth 2, house of windsor, duke of edinburgh, royal tour of australia 1954 -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Jug Glazed, 1930s to 1950s
This item was used in conjunction with the Suddeth (Sudden Death) Carbon Bi-siilphide fumigator during many rabbit plagues that invaded Victoria and NSW before CSIRO introduced the myxomatosis virus in 1950.The contents of this jug was very important pre 1950 for all rural areas which suffered under the annual mice plagues, especially the wheat producing regions. Milk producers suffered from the mice by products contaminating their fresh milk containers and storage facilities. Rabbit warrens causing farm machinery instabilities and also horseback activities eg mustering herds.This glazed pottery jug has a screw on lid and a cream coloured body with a caramel brown neck. The remnance of a handle, which has been broken off is located at the top just below the the rim of the lid.On one side below the neck and within a black boundary mark "SUDDETH" and below "SMOKE MIXTURE No. 2" and sandwiched between two black lines "POISON". Below this and in five lines "PATENTED APRIL 6th '08 No. 11205(AUST.)" "PATENTED APRIL 6th '08 No. 24711 (N.Z.)" "THIS MIXTURE GOES IN BOTTLE FURTHEST FROM MACHINE" "DO NOT SPILL ON YOUR HANDS OR CLOTHING" "F, GREER, PATENTEE SYDNEY"ceramic bowls, contamination of farm produce, domestic farm hygiene, vermin extermination poisons