1200 2 pages of Notes, written by C French Senior to the Jessep Esq. Starting with Royal Horticultural Society 1855, in Survey Paddock. Purpose of establishment of this enterprise; Committee men: The planting by C French of Taxodium Sempervirens: a great flood and its destruction of the Burnley Gardens: this letter is handwritten. A note from C French, dated 23/5/1929, adds further information to the notes. States that Burnley Gardens were laid out by M Lynch and W Harbison as curator. 1201 Handwritten letter by C French to Charlie, thanking him for sending a copy of an article from The Sun. He comments on omissions from the article, provides names of men involved in the first years of the development of the B Gardens, says a good deal about G Neilson. 2 pages. 1202 Letter addressed to Director Botanical Gardens. Refers to a W. Ward, a horticulturalist and the willow tree Huntingdon Willow - Salix Alba (coerulea) Letter written by Charles French. States that willows were sent to Bot Gardens by Sir Joseph Hooker of Kew. The use of this for cricket bats. Willows being setn to Victorian nurseries in 1850s from England. CF States that he planted the first tree Taxodium sempervirens, in Burnley Gardens. Tree presented by JJ Rule of Richmond. 2 pages. 1203 Letter to Charlie from Charles French, signed also Dad This letter is said to be accompanying notes on the B Gardens (Burnley or Botanic?) 1204 Letter to Jessep from Charles French. Mention of "Sequoia" sempervirens Endlicher the red wood planted at Burnley. 1 page5 letters from Charles French about early history of Burnley gardens- Refer to paper cataloguecharles french, gardens, sequoia, redwood, willow tree, use of willow for cricket bats, willow cricket bats, cricket, huntingdon willow, flood burnley gardens

A compiled family history of the Broome family from Kent, England, who settled in Gippsland, Victoria, and family connections to the Humphrey, Skinner and other early settlers.Donated to the Lakes Entrance Historical Society by Richard Hindesettlers, genealogy

A short history of the Union Church at Nicholson Victoria. Names of the ministers-congregational, Methodist and Church of England, who led worship are listed, stories of the area and community are includedreligion, township

Issue of Gippsland Anglican Church News containing brief account of Reverend Francis Hales, pioneers Minister of the Church of England in Gippsland. Also mentions Reverend E G Pryce and other pioneer Church of England clergy in what is now the state of Vireligion, township

A souvenir booklet presented by the Mayor of Portsmouth to the Officers and Men of HMAS Melbourne in memory of Anzac. Welcome by the mayor Frank J Pavett indtroduces the poems photos and description of Portsmouth Englandnavy

An account of the life, explorations and achievements of James Cook. Includes list of persons who left England in H.M.S. Endeavour 26th. August 1768, sketch map and reproductions of paintings of the period. Written for younger students.explorers, cartography, astronomy, ships and shipping

Autobiography covering early life in England, working life during World War I, marriage to an Australian soldier, and family life in Australia.military history, settlers

Research interpretation and recommendation for management of the World War 1 memorial carvings at Lakes Entrance, victoria, being the place of potential cultural significance component of diploma of natural resourcesworld war 1914-1918, memorials

A blue folder containing photocopied letters from private W.A.E Dav when stationed at England France and Belgium to Miss Doris Broome Lakes Entrance Victoriaworld war 1914-1918

A history of the Church of England in Gippsland from 1847 to 1947, the parishes and priests. This book also gives an insight into the early settlers of Gippsland, the growth of communities, and the hardships of families living in isolation. Illustrated wireligion

Family History Resource file for England, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Royal Navy.genealogy

Family History Resource File, England, Ireland, Scotland and Walesgenealogy

Souvenier booklet celebrating centenary of State School and 50th Anniverary of St James Church of England.F Allman Denisonreligion, education

This area flooded and a child drowned hereColour postcard showing Main St., Bruthen before centre gardens and trees planted. Bruthen VictoriaBruthenpeople, local government

74 numbered pages of exercises, stapled on short sideBlue covered booklet, title on cover printed in two tone bluecommerce

CERTIFICATE OF BAPTISM OF MARGARET HUTCHINGS, BORN 24TH JANUARY, 1932 - CLUNES. CERMONY PERFORMED 5TH APRIL, 1933 BY THE REVEREND FRANK GIRDLER, - VICAR, CLUNESCERTIFICATE OF HOLY BAPTISM - MARGARET HUTCHINGS BORN 24TH JANUARY, 1933. ST. PAULS CHURCH OF ENGLAND, CLUNESSEE REVERSE OF DOCUMENTlocal history, document, churches, st- pauls anglican

POLISH USED TO CLEAN DOMESTIC KNIVES.TWO TINS OF JOHN OAKEY & SONS KNIFE POLISHKNIFE POLISH MANUFACTURED BY JOHN OAKEY & SONS LIMITED. WELLINGTON EMERY & BLACK LEAD MILLS, LONDON, ENGLANDlocal history, domestic item, cleaning

BROWN COVER BLACK INK DECORATION ON THE FRONT COVER, GOLD PRINTED LETTERING.198 PAGESnon-fictionRELIGIOUS INSTRUCTIONS AT FIFTH YEAR LEVEL ANGLICAN CHURCH ISSUED IN THE 1900'Slocal history, book, religion, hudson laura

ST. PAULS CHURCH OF ENGLAND TENNIS TEAM, WINNERS OF THE "WEICKHARDT CUP" AFTER WINNING THE PREMIERSHIP FOR THREE CONSECUTIVE YEARS 1931/32/33FRAMED PHOTOGRAPH OF ST. PAULS CHURCH OF ENGLAND PREMIERSHIP TENNIS TEAM . RETAINED THE WEICKHARDT CUP 1931, 1932 AND 1933local history, photography, photographs, churches st. pauls anglican, sport

LETTER WRITTEN BY SAMUEL CLAY, CLUNES TO HIS UNCLE AND AUNT IN ENGLAND IN MARCH 1863PHOTOSTAT COPY LETTER WRITTEN BY SAMUEL CLAY TO RELATIVES IN ENGLAND. DATED MARCH 23rd. 1863local history, document, letter

BENSON AND HEDGES CIGARETTE TIN-RED AND GOLD TIN-RED AND GOLD TIN - CREAM PRINTING. BY APPOINTMENT TO TABACCONISTS TO H.M. KING GEORGE VI. ENGLANDS COAT OF ARMS.BENSON AND HEDGES SUPER VIRGINIA CIGARETTElocal history, personal effects, smoking accessories, personel effects

BUTTER CHURN: GLASS CONTAINER WITH METAL LID AND FITTINGS AND WOODEN HANDLEON LID - MADE IN ENGLAND NO.30 CR. 40 MARKING ON GLASS CONTAINER - BLOW BUTTER CHURN 3/30 MADE IN ENGLAND. IMPERIAL QUARTS STICKER ATTACHED "BUTTER CHURN" DONATED BY W. HARRIS. PLEASE DO NOT TOUCH. "77"local history, domestic item, food preparation

USED BY PHARMACY IN CLUNES.SMALL BROWN BOTTLE WITH CORK AND LABEL.HOMATROPINE HYDROBRON - POISON. MANUFACTURED BY WHIFFEN AND SONS. LTD. BATTERSEA. LONDON - ENGLANDlocal history, medicine, pharmacy, shrigley - chemist

CARD SHOWING MAN AND WOMAN SITTING ON A PARK BENCHlocal history, document, postcards, greeting card