Produced with financial input from Australian oil companies for Victoria's 150th anniversaryStiff cover book with black and white photographs of Melbourne streets along with descriptive captions facing each photograph. Dates from1850's to early1900. Approx 60 pagesPhotography design Joe Murray Text Peter McIntosh

Thomas Carlyle Lothian (1880-1974) was born on 7 May 1880 at Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, eldest child of John Inglis Lothian, bookkeeper, and his wife Lillias Charlotte, née Smith. The family arrived in Melbourne in July 1888, John having come to represent the publishing firm of Walter Scott. His father started his own company in c1890. Thomas joined the business in c1897. In 1911 he established the Standard Publishing Co. Pty Ltd to sell the publications of the Caxton Press direct to the public. In 1912 he married Effie Marian Vines, who had worked for several years in his father's office. His father retired the same year and Thomas formed the company of Thomas C. Lothian Pty Ltd to carry on representing numerous well-known British and American publishers. However, he also published in his own right as the Lothian Book Publishing Co. Pty Ltd. In time he handed over his businesses to his two younger sons. His wife Effie pre-deceased him; he died at ‘St Abs’ on 19 April 1974. People in the photo are identified as: Left: daughter Lilian and centre front daughter Jean Back: Son Noel who studied horticulture and became Director of the Adelaide Botanical Gardens for 30 years; son John who managed the Standard Publishing Co. and sons John and Louis who became directors of the publishing firm. Grandson Peter, son of John became a later director.A black and white photograph of a group of 7 people in the garden of a house with veranda with fretwork and balustrade. It appears to be of timber construction. The two older people in front are seated; 4 younger people, a young woman and 3 boys, stand behind them and a young girl stands between them.(mr) thomas lothian, (mr) john lothian, (miss) lilian lothian, (miss) jean lothian, (mr) louis lothian, (mr) peter lothian, st abbs, house names, york street, surrey hills, lothian book publishing

The Globe Hotel High St Charlton c. 1960. The Hotel was first established in 1874 and this is the third building on the site. This building was built in 1940. The Hotel closed in 1971 (Proprietor Steve Laffin) to become flats and offices.Sepia photo of Globe Hotel High St Charlton. Group of 14 people standing and sitting on the verandah of the Hotel. One man is playing a piano accordion and another man has a small guitar or ukulele. The Globe Hotel sign above verandah. Victoria Bitter sign on the roof. globe hotel, charlton, business

Globe Hotel, High St Charlton, established 1874 by John Walsh. This is the third building on the site. The first was destroyed by fire and rebuilt. It was then rebuilt as a two-storey hotel in 1940. It closed as a hotel in the early 1970's and became offices and flats. The Charlton Gentlemen's Club on the RH side was established in 1900. Photo is part of a series of streetscapes taken in 1987 for the Charlton Shire. Globe Hotel third (building) established 1874 as single storeyed and Charlton Gentlemen's Club est. 1900. Globe destroyed by fire and rebuilt in 1940. In 1970's to became offices and flats.Colour photograph of two storey red brick building. Signage on the windows reads SOIL CONSERVATION AUTHORITY (not all words fully visible). A man on a cherry picker in front of building trimming a tree. Signage on the side of the white truck says North Central TRAVEL TOWER Hire. Two orange safety cones on the road. RH side is the single storey, glass-fronted building with a white-framed door. charlton, globe hotel, soil conservation authority, business, industry, agriculture

Document and three pages of correspondencenon-fictionA letter written and signed by Enid Gilchristgilchrist enid, lietzow mrs, koehler maija, children's clothing

A property illustration by Margaret Picken Commissioned by a real estate agency for the purpose of advertising 3 Lynne St., Nunawading. Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Margaret Picken, of a black and white line drawing of a single story weatherboard house. On the left is a driveway leading to a separate garage in the background, while in foreground on the right is a front garden, with a footpath to the front door.56 Mt.Pleasant Rd., Nunawadingwhitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, house, garden, real estate, nunawading

A red covered slim book of The Gideons The New Testament and Psalms with the title printed in gold lettering at the top with a Gideons symbol in a small gold circle at the bottom with Property of The Gideons and Please Do Not Remove From Room underneath. The New Testament is at the front with The Book of Psalms commencing on p.397. p.495non-fictionA Gideons New King James version of the New Testament and the Book of Psalms. it includes a list of Help in Time of Need of references to assist people. bibles, religious books, psalms

A colour photograph of the Life Activities Club Croydon outside the Tower Motel in Marysville. The photograph was taken in 2008. The Tower Motel was one of the few buildings in Marysville to survive the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.A colour photograph of the Life Activities Club Croydon outside the Tower Motel in Marysville. The photograph was taken in 2008.marysville, victoria, australia, tower motel, accommodation, photograph, life activities club croydon, 2009 black saturday bushfires

A colour photograph of the Tower Motel in Marysville. The Tower Motel was one of the few buildings in Marysville that survived the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.A colour photograph of the Tower Motel in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, tower motel, accommodation, photograph, 2009 black saturday bushfires

A digital copy of a colour photograph of the Tower Motel in Marysville. The Tower Motel was one of the few buildings in Marysville that survived the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.A digital copy of a colour photograph of the Tower Motel in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, tower motel, accommodation, photograph, 2009 black saturday bushfires

A digital copy of a colour photograph of the Tower Motel in Marysville. The Tower Motel was one of the few buildings in Marysville that survived the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.A digital copy of a colour photograph of the Tower Motel in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, tower motel, accommodation, photograph, 2009 black saturday bushfires

A digital copy of a colour photograph of the Tower Motel in Marysville. The Tower Motel was one of the few buildings in Marysville that survived the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.A digital copy of a colour photograph of the Tower Motel in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, tower motel, accommodation, photograph, 2009 black saturday bushfires

An information flyer regarding the accommodation and facilities available at The Tower Motel in Marysville. The Tower Motel was one of the few buildings in Marysville that survived the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.An information flyer regarding the accommodation and facilities available at The Tower Motel in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, tower motel, accommodation, flyer, 2009 black saturday bushfires

An information flyer regarding the accommodation and facilities available at The Tower Motel in Marysville. The Tower Motel was one of the few buildings in Marysville that survived the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.An information flyer regarding the accommodation and facilities available at The Tower Motel in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, tower motel, accommodation, flyer, 2009 black saturday bushfires

An information flyer regarding the accommodation and facilities at the Tower Motel in Marysville. The Tower Motel was one of the few buildings in Marysville to survive the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.An information flyer regarding the accommodation and facilities at the Tower Motel in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, tower motel, accommodation, 2009 black saturday bushfires, flyer

An information flyer regarding the accommodation and facilities at the Tower Motel in Marysville. The Tower Motel was one of the few buildings in Marysville that survived the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.An information flyer regarding the accommodation and facilities at the Tower Motel in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, tower motel, accommodation, flyer, 2009 black saturday bushfires

A business card from the Tower Motel in Marysville. The Tower Motel was one of the few buildings in Marysville that survived the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.A business card from the Tower Motel in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, tower motel, accommodation, business card, 2009 black saturday bushfires

A receipt for payment for accommodation and breakfast at the Tower Motel in Marysville. The receipt dates from 11th March, 1988. The Tower Motel was one of the few buildings in Marysville to survive the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.A receipt for payment for accommodation and breakfast at the Tower Motel in Marysville. The receipt dates from 11th March, 1988.marysville, victoria, australia, tower motel, accommodation, receipt, 2009 black saturday bushfires

A colour postcard from the Tower Motel in Marysville. The postcard was published by Nucolorvue as a souvenir of Marysville. The Tower Motel was one of the few buildings in Marysville that survived the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.A colour postcard from the Tower Motel in Marysville. The postcard was published by Nucolorvue as a souvenir of Marysville.A/ NU-COLOR-VUE/ OF/ AUSTRALIA PLACE/ STAMP/ HERE POST CARD Product of Australia RP66 NUCOLORVUE PRODUCTIONS PTY. LTD./ COPYRIGHT TOWER MOTEL/ Murchison St., Marysville, Vic./ Phone (059) 63 3225 New luxury Motel, 100 km north/ east of Melbourne in the heart of/ the big timber country - just a/ short drive from the magnificent/ floodlit Steavenson's Falls - the/ tallest in Victoria. Units equipped with all modern/ facilities, including colour T.V. and/ air conditioning.marysville, victoria, australia, tower motel, accommodation, postcard, souvenir, nucolorvue productions pty. ltd., 2009 black saturday bushfires

A colour postcard from the Tower Motel in Marysville. The postcard was published by Nucolorvue as a souvenir of Marysville. The Tower Motel was one of the few buildings in Marysville that survived the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.A colour postcard from the Tower Motel in Marysville. The postcard was published by Nucolorvue as a souvenir of Marysville.A/ NU-COLOR-VUE/ OF/ AUSTRALIA PLACE/ STAMP/ HERE POST CARD Product of Australia RP66 NUCOLORVUE PRODUCTIONS PTY. LTD./ COPYRIGHT TOWER MOTEL/ Murchison St., Marysville, Vic./ Phone (059) 63 3225 New luxury Motel, 100 km north/ east of Melbourne in the heart of/ the big timber country - just a/ short drive from the magnificent/ floodlit Steavenson's Falls - the/ tallest in Victoria. Units equipped with all modern/ facilities, including colour T.V. and/ air conditioning.marysville, victoria, australia, tower motel, accommodation, postcard, souvenir, nucolorvue productions pty. ltd., 2009 black saturday bushfires

An information flyer regarding the accommodation and facilities available at the Tower Motel in Marysville. The Tower Motel was one of the few buildings in Marysville that survived the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.An information flyer regarding the accommodation and facilities available at the Tower Motel in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, tower motel, accommodation, flyer, 2009 black saturday bushfires

An information flyer regarding the accommodation and facilities available at the Tower Motel in Marysville. The Tower Motel was one of the few buildings in Marysville that survived the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.An information flyer regarding the accommodation and facilities available at the Tower Motel in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, tower motel, accommodation, flyer, 2009 black saturday bushfires

An information flyer regarding the accommodation and facilities available at The Tower Motel in Marysville. The Tower Motel was one of the few buildings in Marysville that survived the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.An information flyer regarding the accommodation and facilities available at The Tower Motel in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, tower motel, accommodation, flyer, 2009 black saturday bushfires

An information flyer regarding the accommodation and facilities available at The Tower Motel in Marysville. The Tower Motel was one of the few buildings in Marysville that survived the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.An information flyer regarding the accommodation and facilities available at The Tower Motel in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, tower motel, accommodation, flyer, 2009 black saturday bushfires

A photo of the Taylor's Store and Cafe in Halls Gap. The car, a 1926 Buick, belonged to the donor's father and the photo was taken by the donor's parents.A photo mounted on white cardboard shows a store with Taylor's painted on the corrugated iron roof. A sign attached to the roof reads "Store & Cafe" and advertises availability of Kodak Supplies, Circulating Library, Soft Drinks and Tobacco. To the left of the photo, in front of the store, is an old car with the drivers side door open and a woman seated in the passenger seat looking towards the camera."Store - Halls Gap 1932-33" written on top of mount board.buildings, shops, transport, cars

Yields information about the intersection of MacArthur St. and Wendouree Parade, View Point in 1944.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of a photograph of No 33 in Wendouree Parade and No. 21 in Macarthur St, View Point, 13-7-1944. Photo Wal Jack. No. 33 has the destination of View Point. See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3 for hi res scan of print. See image i4 for hi res scan of negativeOn rear of photograph in ink "SEC, No. 33 at View Point terminus in Wendouree Parade, No. 21 in Macarthur St, Ballarat 13-7-44" and in top right hand corner, Wal Jack stamp with "T62" written in.trams, tramways, view point, macarthur st, wendouree parade, tram 33, tram 21

Yields information about the BTM's 40th anniversary celebrations, and some of the people involved.Set of four colour prints of trams in Wendouree Parade during the 40th anniversary celebrations. Taken by Earl Ewers, printed on Fujichrome paper. Taken 28/5/2011 .1 - No. 27 as service tram, entering Gardens Loop. .2 - No. 33 at the Crossing Loop, with Sovereign Caravans and Eureka Roofing Tiles roof adverts. .3 - ditto at Carlton St. .4 - ditto at St Aidans DriveOn rear in blue pen .1 - No. 27 as service car, Wendouree Parade Ballarat 28 May 2011 .2 - No. 33 on a "special", Wendouree Parade Ballarat 28 May 2011 .3 - No. 33 at Carlton St terminus, Ballarat Gardens 28 May 2011 .4 - No. 33 Lake Wendouree, Mt Warrenheip, Black Swans, Ballarat Gardens 28 May 2011.trams, tramways, 40th anniversary, lake wendouree, wendouree parade, gardens loop, tram 27, tram 33