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Otway Districts Historical Society
Book - Family History, Doris Robbins, William Evans 1929-19/06/1885 and Catherine Carmody 1833-14/01/1909, 1998
William Evans, being born in Anglesea, Wales, in 1829, migrated to Australia in 1857. He was appointed Assistant Lighthouse Keeper at Cape Otway Lighthouse in 1858, and married Catherine Carmody on the 14 May,1860. William and Catherine spent 22 years at Cape Otway. From this union, until August 1998, eight generations of children were recorded. The book explores the lives of these children.William Evans (1829-19 Jun 1885) and Catherine Carmody (1833- 14 Jan 1909), Doris Robbins. Self published; Colac (Vic); c.1998. 238 p.; illus, maps. Soft cover.william evans, catherine carmody, cape otway, lighthouse -
Greensborough Historical Society
Letter, Letter re Private James William Poulter, 16/04/1920
Copy of Commonwealth War Graves Commission information regarding the burial place of Private James William Poulter (died 1918, buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery; Gouy; Aisne; France) and copy of a letter from his mother giving details of her knowledge of the burial.Information about the Poulter family, Greensborough pioneers.2 pages. Copy of Commonwealth War Graves Commission information regarding the burial place of Private James William Poulter and copy of a letter from his mother.james william poulter, poulter, greensborough, war graves -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mary Hogan and William Stokie, wedding photograph, 1912
Mary Hogan married William Stokie at St Patrick's Cathedral in Ballarat on 12 April 1912. Mary was a daughter of John and Mary Hogan, née Fraser. L-R: John Hogan Jnr (brother of Mary; Con Hogan (seated, also brother of Mary); Jean Stokie (sister of William); Mary Hogan (bride); William Stokie (groom); Lily Hogan (niece of bride); Bob Hogan (brother of Mary); James Stokie (brother of William).Copy of original wedding photograph of a bridal couple with four male and two women attendants. Bride, groom and attendants are all identified on a card which is with the photograph."Wedding of Mary Hogan, daughter of Mary (Fraser) and John Hogan, Bootmaker, Linton. Celebrated at St Patrick's Cathedral Ballarat 12.4.1912. (L-R) John Hogan jnr (bro of Mary), Con Hogan (seated), Jean Stokie (sister of William and James), Mary Hogan (bride),William Stokie (groom), Lily Hogan (niece), Bob Hogan (bro of Mary), James Stokie (seated) (bro of groom)".weddings, william stokie, mary hogan, jean stokie, james stokie, john hogan jnr., con hogan, lily hogan, bob hogan -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Toska, Gold Medallist London, Ballarat, William Godden
Photograph of a young man with moustache wearing suit tie and buttonhole.William Goddenwilliam godden -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, William Butterss - Life Governor of Haileybury College, 1985
"A portrait of well-known Brighton identity Bill Butterss was unveiled by his wife Betty at Castlefield, Haileybury College Junior School, Brighton, recently. Mr Butterss is a life governor of the College, and a former student was chairman of the council between 1976 and 1983. The portrait was pained by Ron Crawford of Hawthorn Rod." The photograph was of Mr Butterss and his brother Bishop Robert Butterss, Bishop of the central region of the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne.William Butterss and his brother Bishop Robert Butterss are standing looking at the new portrait of William Butterss."C&N 8/5/1985"butterss, william, haileybury college -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo - Mac'G Troup, Thornton Richards & Co Ballarat, William Mac'Gregor Troup.W. (J.P.) Councilor 1954, 1954 (exact)
Councilor William Mac'Gregor Troup was elected as a member of council in1953 until 1970.He served one term as Shire President in1960-61.This photo which forms part of a collection of photos was taken to commemorate the 1954 visit of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11,and was presented by the Shire President G.A.Fraser to mark the occaision.Section of the Original Historic Photo of Councilors for the financial year 1954,to commemorate the visit of Queen Eliabeth 11.Sepia/brown photo of Councilor William Mac'Gregor Troup,(J.P.),situated second from right, bottom row, of composite photo of Councilors for the year 1954.PRESENTED TO BALLARAT SHIRE COUNCIL BY SHIRE PRESIDENT TO COMMEMORATE THE VISIT OF HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH 11,1954.shire of ballarat 1954, visit of her majesty queen elizabeth 11, william macgregor troup jp -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, Goulter, William Spottiswood
Head and shoulders studio portrait of William Spottiswood who helped to build the Presbyterian Church Alma Road St KildaSepia photograph on card, mounted, original, good conditionOn back: William Spottiswood who helped to build the Presbyterian Church Alma Road St Kilda. Mentioned in the early history of St Kilda -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (Item) - Colour postcards, John William Lindt, The Hermitage on the Blacks' Spur, 1900s
A series of historical colour postcards of "The Hermitage" at Narbethong in Victoria taken by John William Lindt.A series of historical colour postcards of "The Hermitage" at Narbethong in Victoria taken by John William Lindt. "The Hermitage" was built by photographer John William Lindt as a home and guesthouse in 1894. John Lindt had previously photographed the mountain scenery of the Black Spur and purchased 71 acres and subseqently built his home and guesthouse from where he continued his career. "The Hermitage had a garden designed by John Lindt's friend, Ferdinand von Mueller, who was at one stage the Director of the Melbourne Botanic Gardens. The garden featured New Guinea tree houses from which John Lindt made frequent panoramas of his property and the surrounding forest of towering mountain ash. Aged 81 Lindt died of heart failure during disastrous bushfires on 19 February 1926 at the Hermitage. He was survived by his wife Catherine who continued to run ‘The Hermitage’ guest house before she retired to the city.the hermitage, john william lindt, narbethong, victoria, black spur, ferdinand von mueller, melbourne botanic gardens, new guinea, catherine lindt, postcard, souvenir -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, William Coghill Jnr and Catherine (Holmes) Coghill
William Coghill jnr of Coghill's Creek died in 1884 aged 63 and was buried at Ballarat. His wife Catherine Holmes was the daughter of Henry Holmes. She drowned in the 1866 wreck of the Ly-ee-Moon off Green Cape with the loss of 76 livesBlack and white studio photograph of a standing man and seated woman. They are William Coghill and his wife Catherine Dorothy Holmes, the descendants of Ballarat and District pioneer families. They married in 1860. Written in blue ballpoint pen verso: "Thought to be Wm Coghill Jnr and his wife (Miss Holmes). Wm Coghill buried Ballarat, died 1884, aged 63 years. His wife drowned in the wreck of Ly-ee-moon, a popular passenger ship, off Green Cape (near Eden, NSW) and...[drowned in 1866 with many others including her brother Edmund Holmes]. chatham, chatham family collection, william coghill, catherine holmes, catherine coghill, ly-ee-moon, coghills creek, coghill, holmes -
Vision Australia
Painting - Artwork, Portrait of William Paterson, 2002
aFramed portrait of William Paterson who was President of the Association for the Advancement of the Blind, from 1948-1952. It is part of a series of paintings commissioned by the VAF Board to commemorate the work of past presidents of the organisation. Mr Paterson is dressed in a 3 piece gray suit, white shirt and wearing a blue tie and black hat. He sits outside a house reading a red coloured book, whilst in the background an elderly man takes a step out on to the gravelled driveway. Two women, one with a white cane, rest on chairs under the verendah of the building. The plaque at the base of the painting reads 'Mr William H. Paterson / President 1948-1952 / Association for Advancement of the Blind'. 1 art original in gold frameThe plaque at the base of the painting reads 'Mr William H. Paterson / President 1948-1952 / Association for Advancement of the Blind'association for the advancement of the blind, william paterson -
Bacchus Marsh & District Historical Society
Financial record, Weekly Account Book of William Grant's Bakery Business in Melbourne circa 1840s
William Grant was an early European colonist in the Bacchus Marsh township. Before arriving in Bacchus Marsh he conducted a bakery business in Melbourne in the 1840s. He arrived in Bacchus Marsh around 1850 and became successful in business and was prominent in many community and local government organisations. He died in 1884. Bound ledger book with hand written entries listing products and services provided by a bakery business conducted by William Grant in Melbourne. The entries cover the period 1842-1843.william grant 1813-1884, grant family bacchus marsh -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book - Book - Shakespeare's play, WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE, King Henry V, c. 1917
Book of William Shakespeare's play 'King Henry V',, the Junior School Shakespeare. Red cloth limp covers, black print. -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Image, William R. Guilfoyle, c1887
Portrait of William R. Guilfoylewilliam r. guilfoyle -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, William Ellis
Photographic portrait of William Elliswilliam ellis -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Image, William Dampier
Image of explorer William Dampier.william dampier, explorers, exploration -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Image, Dr William McCrea, c1887
Image of Dr William McCrea.dr william mccrea, eureka stockade -
Camberwell Historical Society
Photograph - Still images, Arthur William Cook
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Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Image - Black and White, William Henry Archer
Portrait of William Henry Archerwilliam henry archer, statistics -
City of Ballarat
Artwork, other - Public Artwork, Wallace Anderson, William Morris Hughes (Prime Ministers' Walk) by Wallace Anderson, c1940
William Morris Hughes, Australia’s 7th and longest serving Prime Minister until 1957 when Robert Menzies overtook Hughes’ record term from 1915 to 1923. A long standing parliamentarian of 51 years and 7 months continuous service as a member of Australia’s House of Representatives – from the 1st parliament in 1901 to the 20th in 1952. The Prime Ministers Avenue is a collection of bronze bust portraits of the Prime Ministers of Australia, located at the Ballarat Botanical Gardens in Ballarat, Victoria. The Prime Ministers' portraits are commissioned after the incumbent term of each Prime Minister by the City of Ballarat. The City of Ballarat has taken responsibility for commissioning the busts after funds set aside by politician Richard Armstrong Crouch were exhausted in 2014. Crouch originally donate money to pay for six busts, the first of which was unveiled in 1940. The collection of prime ministers' busts are unique in Australia, representing the only sculptural portrait collection of all past Australian Prime Ministers. The different styles used reflect the unique artistic practices of the selected artists; textures, sizes and features and proportions are used by the artists to interpret the characteristics of each of the subjects.The artwork is of historic and aesthetic significance to the people of Ballarat Bronze bust cast on granite plinthWilliam Morris Hughes Prime Minister 1915-23prime minister, australian pm, william morris hughes, parliament -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Councillor W.R.(William Ronald) Wilkins - c.1986, c.1986
Black and white photograph of Councillor W.R.(William Ronald) Wilkins c.1986 +Additional Keywords: Wilkins, William Ronald, Cr. -
Highett RSL Sub Branch Inc
Memorial Plaque: [Dead mans penny], 3007 William John McInerney Dead mans penny (in oidginal Cardboard case)
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Highett RSL Sub Branch Inc
Memorial Plaque: [Dead mans penny]:, William John McInerney
Will McInerney was born in Sydney and moved to Melbourne with his Parents Cyril and Mary McInerney. Will MDead mans penny (in oidginal Cardboard case) William John McInerney -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Certificate, The Returned and Services League of Australia (Queensland Branch) 90 years 1916 -2006 recognises William Kelly, June 2006
A certificate of recognition of membership of the RSL Queensland Branch on the 90th Anniversary of the RSL in Australia. Signed by the State President, Deputy President and State SecretaryRecognises William Kelly -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Print, William Anderson, Visual Diagram of a Clock, 1969
Art Collection. William Anderson is an Australian printer and sculptor. He was born in Scotland in 1951.The painting depicts a white background with a dark circle in the centre. In this dark circle are white-outlined circles and lines, as well as cogs and mechanical parts. These parts vary in shades of grey. The frame is dark timber with a white mount and glass covered.Front: 7/18 Visual Diagram of a Clock William Anderson 69' (Starting from lower left side of clock, progressing to right, lead pencil.) Back: (no inscriptions) -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Map, William, County of Borung, Shire of Stawell, 1945
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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, William & Mary Jane (Smith) Chalmers & their 3 children
Black and white print of William and Mary Jane (Smith) Chalmers and their 3 children. Left to right - Ellen Isabel Chalmers (Baby), Mary Jane Smith Chalmers,Theresa Chalmers, William Bertie (priest) and William Chalmers.. (Undated)chalmers, william, mary jane, smith -
Meredith History Interest Group
Photocopy of a painting, Portrait of William Dunbar Johnston
William Dunbar Johnston was appointed sub-inspector of police in Meredith. He had a major drinking problem. He and another trooper were taking prisoners from Buninyong to Meredith but failed to realise their "loss' until they reached Meredith. He fell from his horse and died aged 37, had a lot of debts, had been widowed in 1853.This item is significant becausePhotocopy of a painting of William Dunbar Johnston. Policeman with large moustache, black hair curled on right side, dark eyebrows, looking slightly to his left and wearing a police uniformmeredith cemetery, meredith trooper died, meredith policeman, trooper, meredith trooper, william dunbar johnston, william dunbar johnstone -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Mortgage document, Mortgage agreements, 1863 and 1868 : William Hugill and Henry Franks
Value of the mortgage was £500. Henry Franks appears to have lent William Hugill the money to purchase the land from him, and to have extended the agreement in 1868. See aslo conveyance document connected to this mortgage agreement: Registration no. 2023-47.A3 photocopy of mortgage agreements drawn up between William Hugill and Henry Franks, in connection with the sale/purchase of Allotment 15, Section 1, Township of Linton. (Current address 64 Sussex Street, Linton.)henry franks, william hugill, mortgage agreements, allotment 15 section 1 township of linton, 64 sussex street linton -
Clunes Museum
Painting - WATERCOLOUR, WILLIAM TIBBITS, CLUNES TOWN HALL, THIS IMAGE WAS PAINTED IN 1874
IT IS ON PERMAMENT LOAN FROM HEPBURN SHIRE PAINTING BY WILLIAM TIBBITS, CIRCA 1870. HE WAS A WELL KNOWN FIGURE TO BE SEEN RIDING HIS BICYCLE FROM ONE GOLDFIELD TO ANOTHER WHERE HE PAITED MANY OF HIS FAMOUS PAINTINGS.OWNERSHIP TRANSFERRED FROM SHIRE OF TALBOT AND CLUNES TO HEPBURN SHIRE COUNCILWATERCOLOUR PAINTING OF CLUNES TOWN HALL BY ARTIST WILLIAM TIBBITS - FRAMEDTOWN HALL CLUNES BALLARAT 1874local history, illustration, watercolour, hepburn shire -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - DOCUMENT, FRAMED, Soldiers Memorial Museum, "FRANCIS WILLIAM (Dinky) DEAN BEM", 2021
"FRANCIS WILLIAM (Dinky) DEAN BEM". Refer to Cat no 124.2 For Service History.Document, white paper with blue and black print, biographical information of "FRANCIS WILLIAM (Dinky) DEAN BEM". Documents, service history, awards, medals and commendations. This framed document is used for display purposes along with a framed photographic collection. Frame, black plastic frame, with glass front and MDF board back.framed accessories, documents, biography, francis william (dinky) dean bem