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Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History GroupWork on paper - Letter to the Ballarat Mayor and Councillors from the Adam Lindsay Gordon Memorial Cottage Committee 6/10/1988, Offer of the Cottage to the Council and newspaper snippet 17/8/1976, "Memorial Plaque at Gordon Cottage", 6/10/1988
This letter gives detailed information about the Gordon Cottage, its past history and present situation and suggestions about its future. The newspaper article concerns the William E Roff memorial plaque at Gordon Cottage. This letter provides valuable evidence about the Adam Lindsay Gordon Memorial Cottage and the newspaper snippet records the outstanding community work done by Cr. Roff over many years.Two pages, 1 1/2 typed pages. Heading: "The Adam Lindsay Gordon Memorial Cottage Committee" in old English lettering. Below the heading lefthand side, the President, Cr.W.E. Roff and his address is crossed out as is the Hon. Secretary, Phillip Abson and his address, on the righthand side of the page. At the top of the page is written, "President M.J.Brown and his address. P.2 is signed by M.J.Brown and I.C.Smith. Newspaper snippet, lower righthand corner of page in black, headed, "Memorial Plaque at Gordon Cottage".In the top righthand corner is written "45" and below, there is a "received stamp" dated 11 Oct. 1988, City of Ballarat. D/C is below the date, lefthand side of the page. None on newspaper article.adam lindsay gordon cottage, john garner, doctor, john garner collection, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, adam lindsay gordon memorial cottage committee, w.e. roff, ballarat turf club, racing museum, gold museum ballarat, memorial bust of gordon, w.e.roff plaque, craig's hotel, bath lane., memorial seats, gordon memorial horse, mr george netherway, ballarat historical society, ballarat botanical gardens, gardens, ballarat -
Orbost & District Historical Societyshawl, early 20th century
This shawl may have been used for Marjorie Burton or earlier. It has been passed down fcrom the Whiteman family through the Burton family. Marjorie Burton ( nee Whiteman), born 12 June, in Birmingham, England came to Orbost in 1995. In England she did office work – typing, shorthand and secretarial work - in accountants’ offices and also trained as a comptometrist with Burroughs in London. She came from a middle-class, working, church-going family. Her mother was a milliner who made many of Marjorie’s clothes, hats and outfits. Marjorie was married in 1938 to a salesman who later became a mechanic in the R.A.F. This item is an example of a handmade item of clothing and reflects the needlework skills of women in the first half of the twentieth century.A square crocheted silk shawl with a lacy pattern. It is cream coloured and has rounded corners.crochet handcraft shawl burton-marjorie -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Book, Agricultural Notes 1909-1912, Circa 1909
A. J. Perkins was an agricultural scientist and viticulturist and his teaching of European viticultural methods was his first major contribution to Australian agriculture. He was appointed Principal of Roseworthy College in 1904. He also did research into stock, cereal growing manure use and wheat varieties.Comprehensive notes on agriculture which were well used as a reference point for farmers and is well linked to the district through George Rolfe and his familyMaroon hard cover with tan suede corners and spine. 270 pages with purple text Agriculture Notes 1909-1912 on spine. G Rolfe Webb handwritten in block capitals inside front cover. Sticker inside front cover: Bound by F Binns and Co., Adelaide. Lectures by Pro. A J Perkins in grey lead above title. warrnambool, boorcan, bonnington, g. rolfe webb, a. j webb, roseworthy college -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyHistorical Caulfield to 1972, photo album by Jenny O’Donnell, Gordon St
1 photo of Classic Theatre (formally Esquire Theatre), 1 photo of corner shopselsternwick, gordon st, classic theatre, o’donnell, jenny -
Marysville & District Historical SocietyBook - Hardback, Marysville-A Timeless Place, Post 2009
A pictorial journey of Marysville before the 2009 Black Saturday bushfireA book of photographs taken in and around Marysville before the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires. Marysville was almost completely destroyed in the fire and this book showcases natural attractions, locations to eat and stay and some of the local flora and fauna in and around the district.Hardcover. Front cover has a photograph of the Corner Cupboard Cafe in Marysville taken at night.In memory of those that lost their lives and property in the/ Black Saturday fires/ on the 7TH of G=February 2009marysville, photographs, victoria, australia, black saturday, bushfire, 2009, 7th february 2009, angelina lodge, darmody lake, galipolli park, murchison street, meeting of the waters, marysville bakery, marysville patisserie, lolly shop, bruno's sculpture garden, crystal journey, flora, fauna, coralyn falls, steavenson falls, keppel lookout -
Marysville & District Historical SocietyPhotograph (Item) - Colour photograph, Travel Victoria, Unknown
A colour photograph of Murchison Street in Marysville in Victoria.A colour photograph of Murchison Street in Marysville in Victoria. Photograph shows The Corner Cupboard Cafe building. This building, along with most of the others in Murchison Street, was destroyed in the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.murchison street, marysville, victoria, the corner cupboard cafe, photograph, 2009 black saturday bushfires -
Marysville & District Historical SocietyPhotograph (Item) - Colour photograph, Unknown
A colour photograph of the Marysville Patisserie in Marysville in Victoria.A colour photograph of the Marysville Patisserie in Marysville in Victoria. The Marysville Patisserie was established in Falls Road in 2002. The Patisserie was known for its delicious light lunches, European-style cakes, and Yarra Valley fudge, all of which were made on the premises. The Patisserie, along with most of the businesses in Marysville, was destroyed in the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.MARYSVILLE/ PATISSERIEmarysville patisserie, marysville, victoria, 2009 black saturday bushfires -
Bendigo Military MuseumAdministrative record - Minutes of the Unit (Army Survey Regiment) Historical Fund Committee Meeting 24 May 94 and 10 May 95, 10.05.1995
Considering the historical importance of Fortuna Villa, a small group of interested Unit members formed the Army Survey Regiment Historical Fund. The aim of the committee was to manage historical issues and raise funds to improve or preserve the Unit History or historical items. These minutes are a small sample record of the activities of the Unit Historical Fund. 6 x A4 pages of Minutes, photocopies, stapled in top left hand corner.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
Bendigo Military MuseumAccessory - MOSQUITO NET, C.WW1
The net belonged to Florence Emily Grylls. She enlisted in the AAMC reinforcements as Staff Nurse on 20.6.17 age 29 years. Embarked on 30.6.17 and disembarked Bombay on 30.7.17. She nursed at 3 different hospitals. Hospital with Influenza serious on 17.10.18. Embarked for Australia 28.2.19. Discharged from the service 17.1.20. Letters in the records show that she worked at Caulfield Repatriation Hospital after the war. Refer 03 her brother John.White cotton mesh with muslin top section & edges Tapes & string at corners for suspendingnetting mosquito, equipment, military use -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Photograph, 1959
One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of corner Grocery & Hardware Shop, Thompson Avenue & Chapel Street intersection. 1959local history, photography, phillip island co-op store, black & white photograph, shops, thompson avenue cowes, old store, john jenner, bryant west -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, Victorian Government Gazette 2, 1854. 1 July - 31 December, 1855
Faded green fabric over hard cardboard. Brown leather corners and spine edges.local courts, victorian government, government administration, gazette -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, Victorian Government Gazette 1, 1854. 1 January - 30 June, n.d
Dark green fabric over hard cardboard. Brown leather corners and spine edges.local courts, victorian government, government administration, gazette -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland Library, n.d
Coloured photo. Portland Library showing a view of chairs and tables, one person in corner. -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)Drawing, of early house Cummins Road Moorabbin, c1950
A pencil sketch of an early house on the corner of South Road and Cummins Road by Marian Grimwade. signed : M Grimwademoorabbin, bbrighton, early settlers, bentleigh, nepean highway, arthur's seat road, moorabbin district roads board, market gardeners, artists, grimwade marian, -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - China Dish, n.d
Hand painted china dish, rectangular with rounded corners of aboriginal motif. Souvenir of Portland.Front: 'PORTLAND' - in white Back: Makers 'HAND PAINTED 'S. Anna - inscribed into surface gold sticker STUDIO ANNA Australia' AUSTRALIA'souvenir of portland, domestic item -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland, Victoria, n.d
Black and white photo, taken from corner of Bentinck and Cliff Streets, looking northBack: 'Bentinck Street, Portland (looking North)' - handwritten in black pen. '11' - pencilportland cbd, bentinck street, cliff street -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Reproduction print, n.d
Possibly from Bowerbird MuseumBalck and white photo (reproduction for printing) of a group of 22 men in suits, rounded corners. -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical SocietyPhotograph - B/W, C 1930s to 1940s
The photo shows Augustus (Gus) Knight and Helen Knight in Ararat. The Knight's ran Knight's tea-rooms.Photo sjows a man and a woman standing in front of a wooden gate, with a house corner to their right.people, knight -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Cottage, cnr. Reynolds Road and Mount Pleasant Road, Eltham 1990, 1990
Colour photograph of cottage at corner of Mount Pleasant Road and Reynolds Road, Eltham, 1990houses, eltham, mount pleasant road, reynolds road -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Hugh Fisher, The Old Bakery and House, York Street and Main Road, Eltham
Black and white photograph of the Old Bakery and house at the corner of York Street and Main RoadB350eltham, bakery, buildings, york street, main road -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Brass Plate, Dr Walter Miller, Circa 1946
Dr Walter Miller was in partnership with Dr. Brauer joining the practice in 1946. A link to one of Warrnambool's doctors post 2nd World War.Rectangular metal plate with stamped text and filled in black. Screw holes in each corner.Dr Walter . G. Miller MD MRACPwarrnambool, warrnambool doctors, walter gotlieb miller -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Brass Plate, Dr Alfred Brauer, Circa 1930
This plaque is the name plate of one of Warrnambool's longest serving doctors. Alfred Ernest Brauer came to Warrnambool after graduating from the University of Melbourne in 1927. He initially took up the position as resident medical officer at the Warrnambool Base Hospital before entering private practice. he was appointed honorary medical officer at the hospital and was a life member of the Hospital board , serving as its president from 1952-54.he was a founding member of the South Western Victoria Ambulance service.as vice president, a position he held until his death in 1972.He had wide sporting and community interests including cricket, football, and horseracing. He was a founding member of the Warrnambool Lutheran church and was closely associated with Warrnambool High School and Warrnambool Technical School. he died in September 1972 and was survived by his wife and three daughters. His practice was situated in Koroit StWarrnambool, firstly at Ambleside where he also lived, then later on the other side of the street , in practice with a number of other doctors. A link to one of Warrnambool's longest serving doctors who contributed to the city in a wide range of roles. It therefore has strong historic and social significance.Rectangular brass plaque stamped and infilled with black. A screw hole in each of the four corners.Dr. Alfred Brauer physician & Surgeonwarrnambool, dr a e brauer, alfred brauer, warrnambool doctors, warrnambool doctors 1940-50's, ambleside warrnambool -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyPhotograph, Maroondah Highway, Ringwood, looking east from Oban Road - 1999
Looking East along Maroondah Highway, near the corner of Oban Road in December 1999 -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyPhotograph, Methodist Church, Ringwood 1973
Black and White photograph of the Ringwood Methodist Church, corner Greenwood Ave and Station StWritten on backing sheet, "C/r Station St. and Greenwood Ave. 9/73. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Ledger - Prescription Book, April 1931 - August 1932, 1931-1932
Local ChemistFront: n/a -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - LUKE'S BAKERY - GOLDEN SQUARE
Black and white photograph of Luke's bakery corner Bay and High Streets, Golden Squarebendigo, buildings, luke' s bakery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Negative - TOM PATULLO COLLECTION: KNIPE'S CASTLE, CNR VALENTINE AND WATTLE STREETS,BENDIGO
Negative, copy, Knipe's Castle,Corner Valentine and Wattle Streets,Bendigo, now not standing.cottage, miners, knipes castle, bendigo, knipescastle, near wattle street, bendigo. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Slide - BENDIGO & EASTER FAIR, c1969
Easter procession, Vetran Taxi. Corner Pall Mall and Williamson Street Bendgio. C1969.slide, bendigo, easter procession, easter procession -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Unidentified group outside Chequers Inn Hotel, corner Bay and Bridge Streets, Port Melbourne, 1940s
Unknown group photo outside Chequers Inn Hotel corner Bay and Bridge StsBridge and Chequers on backbuilt environment - commercial, nancy lewis, chequers inn -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Sugar shed, corner Rouse and Johnston Streets, Port Melbourne, Julia Mildenhall, 1999
Photographic competition organised 1999 by PMH&PS and developer John Sheridan of Sheridan Property at suggestion of Cllr David Brand when plans for demolition were approved by Councilblack and white photograph of Sugar Shed, corner Rouse and Johnston St. 'Untitled' collageindustry, manufacturing, sugar shed, joshua brothers distillery
