Photograph taken before Melba Morris-Slamen started restoration of the buildings.Black and white photograph of the front of Fairfield House, heavily overgrown with vines, and obscured by trees and shrubs fairfield cellars, fairfield house, wine industry, morris family

Photograph taken before Melba Morris-Slamen started restoration of the buildings.Black and white photograph of the front of Fairfield Cellars, heavily overgrown by vinesfairfield cellars, fairfield house, wine industry, morris family

Photograph taken before Melba Morris-Slamen started restoration of the buildings.Black and white photograph of the front entrance of Fairfield in a derelict condition.fairfield cellars, fairfield house, wine industry, morris family

Early black and white photograph of the front of Fairfield HouseOn foot of photo: "Homestead, Fairfield Vineyard" On back of photo: "The Australian Sketcher. 18 April 1889" fairfield cellars, fairfield house, wine industry, morris family

On the page following the title page is the following information: "Mrs. Dorothy Floate's Cookery Book Presented to the Queen. Authoress Honored. On the occasion of the visit of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. to Australia, Mrs. Dorothy Floate's now famous "Secrets of Success" Cookery Book was presented to Her majesty as a gift from the Authoress. It was duly accepted and gratefully acknowledged by Her Majesty." On the following pages are photographs of Mrs Floate with trophys and other awards received for competitive cooking, as well as a certificate received from the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria at the Melbourne Centenary Royal Show in 1934.Paperback cookery book, cover printed in green background, title printed in white on a brown background, volume no and price shown in white on red background. Black and white photo of author on cover. 160 pagesdorothy floate, cooking, cookery, recipes

The Wahgunyah Centenary Committee published this book for the celebration in 197836 page booklet with beige cover and brown lettering, with a sketch of Wahgunyah School.wahgunyah primary school no 644, wahgunyah, schools

Tourist brochure produced in the late 1970s by the Rutherglen Development Association with the assistance of Rutherglen Shire and Rutherglen Historical AssociationBrochure on A3 paper, folded in quarters, on pale yellow paper. Includes photographs, maps and a food and accommodation guide.rutherglen, wahgunyah, history, tourism

Produced by The Corowa District Historical Society with a Cultural Grant from Royal Australian Historical Society.Beige coloured booklet, with numerous black and white illustrations, featuring the Federation Flag on the front cover.corowa, birthplace of federation, corowa district historical society

Date of issue confirmed on TROVE.Black and white photographic reproduction of an illustrations taken from the Leader, Saturday 21 April 1894, page 31 (bottom half of page).On back of photo: "The Leader, April 21 1894"main street, hotels, gold mines, rutherglen town hall, star hotel, d g hamilton, advance australia hotel, prentice freehold, wine cellars, great northern township

Date of issue confirmed on TROVE.Black and white photographic reproduction of an illustration taken from the Australasian, Saturday 23 March 1889, page 10.At top of photo: "Fairfield Press" On back of photo: "Australasian Sketcher? Jan [crossed out] April 24 1889"wineries, fairfield cellars, wine industry, fairfield house

School motto in red lettering on a white background, framed in dark wood.Written at top and bottom, framing the motto: "Rutherglen State School" Motto in centre: "Let Our Motto be To Love Honour and Obey Our Teachers"schools, motto, rutherglen state school

In 1910, a Union Jack flag was sent to Rutherglen State School No. 522 from a group of schools in Rutherglen Scotland, in exchange for an Australian flag previously sent to schools in Rutherglen Scotland. This exchange was part of the Empire Day Movement to celebrate Empire Day in 1911. It was one of nearly 300 flags that were exchanged between Australian and United Kingdom schools. The pupils of the woodworking classes of Rutherglen State School made this box to house the flag.Wooden box with brass plaque on lid.On brass plaque: "Presented to the School Children of Rutherglen, Victoria, Australia by their School Mates in Rutherglen Scotland. June 1910"schools, rutherglen scotland, rutherglen connection, rutherglen state school

In 1909 students of Rutherglen State School sent an Australian flag to pupils of Rutherglen Scotland Schools, and a year later a Union Jack flag was sent to the Australian Rutherglen School. This established a relationship between the two regions, which has continued with letters, visits, and exchanges of gifts.Copy of an air-letter sent from Hugh Aitken, at the Gallowflat Junior School, Rutherglen Scotland, to Barry Warren, at the Rutherglen Higher Elementary School, Rutherglen Victoria.schools, rutherglen scotland, rutherglen connection, gallowflat junior school, rutherglen higher elementary school, barry warren, hugh aitken

In 1909 students of Rutherglen State School sent an Australian flag to pupils of Rutherglen Scotland Schools, and a year later a Union Jack flag was sent to the Australian Rutherglen School. This established a relationship between the two regions, which has continued with letters, visits, and exchanges of gifts.Copy of a letter sent from Hugh Aitken, Headmaster at the Gallowflat Junior School, Rutherglen Scotland, to Mrs Dorothy Maddocks and to Barry Warren, at the Rutherglen Higher Elementary School, Rutherglen Victoria.schools, rutherglen scotland, rutherglen connection, gallowflat junior school, rutherglen higher elementary school

Eastfield School is one of the schools in Rutherglen Scotland that, for some years, maintained a relationship with Rutherglen State School No. 522 in Rutherglen Victoria. We have been told by a visitor from Rutherglen Scotland that this building has been demolished.Black and white photograph, mounted on cardboard, showing a two storey school buildingAt bottom of mount: "Eastfield School" Stamped on back: "L. Morrison"schools, rutherglen scotland, rutherglen connection, eastfield school

In 1909 students of Rutherglen State School sent an Australian flag to pupils of Rutherglen Scotland Schools, and a year later a Union Jack flag was sent to the Australian Rutherglen School. This is a photograph of the Australian flag flying at a school in Rutherglen Scotland.Black and white photograph, mounted on cardboard, showing a two storey school building with a large number of pupils posing in front of it around a flagpole. The flagpole is flying an Australian flag.At bottom of mount: "Hoisting The Flag 26th April 1911"schools, rutherglen scotland, rutherglen connection

In 1910, this flag was sent to Rutherglen State School No. 522 from a group of schools in Rutherglen Scotland, in exchange for an Australian flag sent to schools in Rutherglen Scotland. This exchange was part of the Empire Day Movement to celebrate Empire Day in 1911. This was one of nearly 300 flags that were exchanged between Australian and United Kingdom schools. The pupils of the woodworking classes of Rutherglen State School made a box to house the flag.Union Jack flag sent from schools in Rutherglen Scotland.schools, rutherglen scotland, rutherglen connection, rutherglen state school

This card came with a collection of photographs from the Presentation Sisters, Mount Carmel Convent.Small printed card, black print on beige, showing sketch of a country scene, with a bible verse.On front of card: "The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. Psa.23.1" Written on back of card: "To Dear Mavis, With love." Printed: "S.G.M. 6954 | Printed in England"mt carmel convent, presentation sisters, psalms

Black and white postcard photograph of large group of people attending a ball.Written on a section of the photo: "A Memento of the Hibernian Ball, Rutherglen, 1935" On back of photo, in an oval stamp: "N. R. McGeehan, 154 Hotham St., Ripponlea, Photographer"ball, dances, hibernian ball

Black and white postcard photograph of large group of people attending a ball.Written on a section of the photo: "A Memento of the Firemens' Ball, Rutherglen, 14.8.35"ball, dances, fire brigade, rutherglen firemans ball

Black and white copy of a photograph of the side of The Standard Bakery, with three small children standing in front of the building.Sign on veranda of the shop: "The Standard Bakery. C. Huhs."standard bakery, bakery, shops, main street, huhs family

Flyer published for the inauguration of the Community and Tourist Rail Venture, which operated a tourist service between Wahgunyah and Springhurst for a number of years. Back of flyer includes photographs of earlier trains operating on the line.Advertising flyer from the Stringybark Express, GreenTRail Associates Group Inc., publicising the 121st Anniversary (in 2000) of the Wahgunyah Railway.steam trains, trains, wahgunyah-springhurst train, wahgunyah, springhurst, stringybark express

The street parade is thought to be for the Miners' Picnic.Black and white photograph (copy) of a street parade in Main Street, Rutherglen.parade, miners, miners picnic, main street

One of a collection of photographs from the Iggsten Estate. The water tower in the background is located in Hunter Street and was built in 1899-1900 to serve as the town's water supply. A new reservoir was built in 1945 with water being pumped from the Murray. A steel mesh structure, to make it look like a wine bottle, was added to the top in 1969 with funds from the Rutherglen Wine Festival.Black and white photograph, taken from the bottom on a hill, showing a water tower against the sky.water tower, wine bottle, tourism

Photographs were from the collection of Florence Iggsten, who was Captain from 1932 to 1953.One of four pages of black and white photographs fixed to paper with double-sided tape. Subject of the photographs is the activities of a Girl Guide Troop.Written at top of first sheet of photographs: "Photos 1st Rutherglen Girl Guides 1932+" Some names are identified on the paper, and some of the photographs are captioned.girl guides, rutherglen, florence iggsten

Photographs were from the collection of Florence Iggsten, who was Captain from 1932 to 1953.One of four pages of black and white photographs fixed to paper with double-sided tape. Subject of the photographs is the activities of a Girl Guide Troop.Written at top of first sheet of photographs: "Photos 1st Rutherglen Girl Guides 1932+" Some names are identified on the paper, and some of the photographs are captioned.girl guides, rutherglen, florence iggsten

Photographs were from the collection of Florence Iggsten, who was Captain from 1932 to 1953.One of four pages of black and white photographs fixed to paper with double-sided tape. Subject of the photographs is the activities of a Girl Guide Troop.Written at top of first sheet of photographs: "Photos 1st Rutherglen Girl Guides 1932+" Some names are identified on the paper, and some of the photographs are captioned.girl guides, rutherglen, florence iggsten

One of a series of photographs taken during the Victoria 150 celebrations. The old Bank of Victoria is now (2017) the NAB.Colour photograph of a people applauding after the unveiling of a plaque. Some of the people are wearing period costume.On back of photo: "Rutherglen | Unveiling of plaque on the old Bank of Victoria. Victoria's 150th celebrations"nab, bank of victoria, historic plaque

One of several photographs of different periods in the existence of the ANZ Bank Rutherglen, this one when it was the Australia and New Zealand Bank. After several changes of the Bank's name, it ceased as a bank in 1996. Under private ownership, it became Bank on Main, as a bed & breakfast. In 2016 it changed hands again, becoming Amberesque B&B.Early black and white photograph of Australia and New Zealand bank building in Main Street, Rutherglenbank of australasia, anz bank, bank on main, amberesque, australia and new zealand bank

One of several photographs of different periods in the existence of the ANZ Bank Rutherglen, this one when it was the ANZ Bank. After several changes of the Bank's name, it ceased as a bank in 1996. Under private ownership, it became Bank on Main, as a bed & breakfast. In 2016 it changed hands again, becoming Amberesque B&B.Early black and white photograph of the ANZ Bank building in Main Street, Rutherglenbank of australasia, anz bank, bank on main, amberesque, australia and new zealand bank