Showing 15546 items matching "melbourne history"
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Greensborough Historical Society
Letter - Correspondence - Letter, Colin Brooks MP, [Letter of support], 13/12/2019
Letter of support for application of Greensborough Historical Society for a Public Record Office Local History Grant in 20191 p. letter on Colin Brooks MP letterheadgreensborough historical society, colin brooks, letters of supporrt -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document - Article, Watsonia Uniting Church, Macleod Watsonia Uniting Church fifty years in Watsonia, 17/06/2007
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Brief history of the Watsonia ...Brief history of the Watsonia Uniting Church , 1957 to 20072 p., printed both sides, colour photographwatsonia uniting church, uniting church in australia -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Cheryl Scott, Osborne House - celebrating 150 years - 1858-2008, 2008c
Originally built as a squatter's mansion in North Geelong 1858, Osborne House is currently owned by Geelong City Council and is used for community purposes. This is a history of the house and its various uses.79 p. paperback printed in black, illus.geeelong, osborne house -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, Emily Fitzgerald et al, Welcome to Wurundjeri country: the Wurundjeri history of Yarra, 2014
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Brief history of the Wurundjeri ...Brief history of the Wurundjeri-willam people of the area now known as the City of Yarra, from pre-settlement times to the present.44p., paperback, printed in black and orange, illus.wurundjeri willam, city of yarra, aborigines - victoria -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Peter Van Eeken, Early days: Greensborough and St Helena, 2021
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne History of the Greensborough and St ...History of the Greensborough and St Helena areas 1837-1900GHS produced publication113 p. black print on white paper, illus., maps.st helena, greensborough, greensborough historical society -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, Shire of Corio, A Brief history of the Shire of Corio, 1980s
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne History of Shire of Corio, a local ...History of Shire of Corio, a local government area between Geelong and Werribee. The Shire included all of Geelong's northern suburbs and existed from 1861 to 1993.12 p., printed in green on white paper, photographs, stapled.geelong, shire of corio, werribee -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, City of Preston, Commemorative brochure: History of Preston 1835-1994, 1994
Significant events in the history of Preston, includes the names of Mayors and Councillors.8 p., black and pink on white paperpreston, city of preston, preston victoria -
Greensborough Historical Society
Memoir, Rick Blomberg, A short history of Betty Bennell / by Rick Blomberg, 2021
A recollection of the life of Betty Bennell following on from her time spent at Janefield Training Centre and later living with friends away from Janefield. Written by Rick Blomberg, husband of Betty's niece.3 pages typescript; includes a copy of Betty's autobiography also catalogued at 7559.janefield, betty bennell, janefield training centre, rick blomberg -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Newspaper Clipping, Watsonia's R.S.L. Pipes & Drums
A news article from Watsonia's Whisper 2003; Rosie Bray was a reporter with this paper. A short history of Watsonia RSL Pipes and DrumsNews clipping, black and white text and colour image.watsonia's whisper, rosie bray, watsonia rsl, watsonia rsl pipes and drums -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Newspaper Clipping, Watsonia's R.S.L. Pipes & Drums: Band History by Alasdair McAndrew
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne A short history of Watsonia RSL ...A short history of Watsonia RSL Pipes and Drums written by band member Alasdair McAndrew.Article, 4p., black text. Includes business card for band.watsonia rsl, watsonia rsl pipes and drums, alasdair mcandrew -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Newspaper Clipping (copy), Watsonia Traders Association, Expansion of a vision: Watsonia Library, 05/07/2003
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne A short history of Watsonia Library ...A short history of Watsonia Library from its beginnings in 1987 to the renovation and extension undertaken in2001-2002. Branch manager Lynne Fox in interviewed.News article in black and whiteyarra plenty regional library, yprl, watsonia library, lynne fox -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, Janefield Special School, Janefield Special School 1937 to 1993, 1993
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne A short history of Janefield ...A short history of Janefield Special School, written for the school's closure in 1993.34 p., black text, red cover with black plastic spiral bindingjanefield, janefield special school -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Geoff Lacey, At home in the land: the Plenty-Yarra corridor, 2021
111 p., paperback, col. photographs, mapsnon-fictionindigenous plants, indigenous fauna, plenty river, yarra river -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document - Oral History Transcript, Florence McDonald, Interview with Mrs McDonald by Roger Jones 1994, 21/01/1994
Recollections of early 20th century Preston of Mrs Florence McDonald, interviewed by Roger Jones for the Preston City Library Oral History Project on 21 January 1994 at her home at 26 Austral Avenue10 p., typescriptflorence mcdonald, preston, roger jones, preston city library oral history project -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document - Pamphlet, Rosie Bray et al, Seen in the passing: Watsonia (Methodist) Uniting Church, by Rosie Bray; Editorial comment by Robert Renton, 2021
... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Brief history of the Watsonia ...Brief history of the Watsonia Methodist Church, which merged with Macleod Presbyterian Church in 1977 to form Watsonia Uniting Church. This church closed in June 2017. This article is an extract from Proceedings of the Uniting Church Historical Association Synod of Victoria and Tasmania, Vol 27, No 1, December 2020.4p., typescript, black and white photographswatsonia methodist church, uniting chrch historical association, rosie bray, watsonia uniting church -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Newspaper Clipping, Your guide to the NE Link
The North East link Project, is touted as the biggest road project in Victoria's history and will connect the Metropolitan Ring Road to the Eastern Freeway at Bulleen Road. This Feb 2020 article outlines the reasons for the project.News clipping, black and white text and colour image.north east link, , rosanna road rosanna, metropolitan ring road -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Article, Journal, Kathleen McEwan, The Golf Clubs of Victoria: VI - Heidelberg and Eastern, by Kathleen McEwan, 01/06/ 1929
Occupied by the Heidelberg Golf Club in 1928, the homestead, Bryn Teg, was built by R. T. Brown about 1849. This article, written in 1929, describes the building and its history in detail.4 p. black and white photocopy of article from Australian Home Beautiful, June 1, 1929, stapledheidelberg golf club, bryn teg, lower plenty -
Greensborough Historical Society
Drawing - Sketch (Copy), Jenny Meldrum, The Caretaker's Residence, Yan Yean Reservoir, 1978
The Caretaker's Residence, Yan Yean Reservoir. Sketch by Jenny Meldrum; from Yan Yean: a history by Dianne Edwards. 1 p. black and white copy of page from bookyan yean reservoir, yan yean -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Rosie Bray, Good Start Early Learning, by Rosie Bray, July 2021
Good Start Early Learning childcare centre leased the former Uniting Church Watsonia and grounds (formerly Watsonia Methodist Church) in 2021. A new building is being constructed on the site, to open in September 2022. A brief history of the former churches by Rosie Bray is included 4 p. typescript and photographs; with 4 colour photographsgood start early learning, watsonia uniting church, watsonia methodist church -
Greensborough Historical Society
Financial record - Account, Hurstbridge Waterworks Trust, Hurstbridge Waterworks Trust water rate assessment 1965-66, 13/05/1965
Hurstbridge Waterworks Trust water rates accounts for land jointly owned by W.A. (Alan) Partington and H.V. (Horrie) Burkett for 2 properties in Hurstbridge (Rose Avenue and Daphne Crescent.Alan Partington and Horrie Burkett had a history of joint property ownership from their early days in Warragul.2 Water rates accounts, black text on white paperHandwritten receipt.alan partington, william alan partington, partington family, horrie burkett, hurstbridge, hurstbridge waterworks trust -
Greensborough Historical Society
Business Card, Billions of beads, 2007c
Former names: Bella's Beauty & Massage, Billions of Beads; In 2019, Imperial Tattoos. Sold history: Aug. 2005 $365,000; Jun 2007 $450,000; Oct. 2009 $455,000Cardboard business card, printed in colour both sidesbillions of beads, main street greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Rosie Bray, Watsonia High Australian History class 1989 WaHIGH, 1989_
These photographs are of the Australian History class at Watsonia High in 1989. This copy is owned by GHS member Rosie Bray who was a mature age student from 1988-2002, (Rosie's story "Second chance at learning" can be read at Item 787). In 1989 Rosie was a student at Watsonia High School (WaHIGH)Compilation of digital colour photographs rosie bray, watsonia high school -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Newspaper - Clipping, The Spirit of Sailing Days, 1900-1940 TBC
The Beatrice was a Swedish barque, one the last windjammers. An extremely active practice of clipping Marine topics and images from newspapers and journals has resulted in a body of material about the history of the shipping industry and maritime movements in and out of Melbourne.Discoloured newspaper cutting (undated) with the 'Beatrice' figure head and part of the bowsprit in the foreground and the steamship Runic in the background.The image contrast the old and the new - sail and steam. barque beatrice, mv runic, windjammer, windjammers, grain race, wheat race, sweden -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Plaque - Memorial Plaque, Patrick Hearn, 2010
Rank: Superintendent – retired Stations: spent most of his Service with the Fingerprint Unit, O.I.C. Doncaster, Kew, Prahran, Supt: Essendon, Acting Chief Superintendent for District of Ivanhoe Service: From 5 August 1948 to 26 May 1987 = 40 years Service Served in Cyprus from May 1969 – May 1970 Awards: National Medal – granted 10 September 1986 Police Overseas Service Medal – Clasp CYPRUS – granted 8 July 1992 Born: 25 May 1927 in U.K., Brackley, NorthantsSee also History - this commemorative plaque was installed by former colleagues marking the career and service of a highly regarded member of the Victoria Police force.Rectangular brass plaque mounted on wooden frame. UK AUS 26.8.27 5.5.07 Patrick Hearn UK 17.7.48 Merchant Navy 11.8.45 AUS 5.8.48 Victoria Police 26.5.87 May '68 U.N. Police in Cyprus May '75 His ashes scattered in the surf at his (indecipherable) Separation Creek Lovingly remembered by his family and friends.plaque, memorial, patrick, hearn, merchant navy, victoria police -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Book, Port Melbourne Historical and Preservation Society et al, The Borough and Its People: Port Melbourne 1839-1939, 2013
... History of Port Melbourne's first hundred years since... melbourne History of Port Melbourne's first hundred years since ...Soft cover book of 293 pages; Appendix, Sources of Images, Endnotes, Bibliography and Index, by Margaret and Graham Bride. Front cover is sky blue and features a 2.5 cm wide strip of five small photos above the cream coloured title. Organisational logos on the back; Port Melbourne Historical and Preservation Society, City of Port Phillip, Port of Melbournenon-fictionport melbourne, early settlers, port of melbourne, port phillip, reverend kerr johnston, seamen's mission, mission to seafarers, sandridge, bethel, church, hulk emily, pmhps, pat grainger -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Booklet, Serving Seafarers of All Nations Since 1834: A Brief History
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Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Book, Encyclopaedia Of The America's Cup In Stamps, 1987
Hard cover book with blue cover and featuring 3 oval graphics featuring: a yacht, the America's Cup ; Insignia of the RPYC ( Royal Perth Yacht Club). Commemorates the America's Cup competition held in Australia in 1987 and produced for stamp collectors to attach sample related postage stamps. Contains an outline of the history of the Cup. Eleven stamps in all adhered on following pages: P 13 x 4 Solomon Isles stamps adhered , ; page 15 x 4 stamps P.17 one stamp P.23 one stamp.america's cup, book, philateley, yachting, super yachts -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Flyer, Mission to Seafarers Victoria, Mission to Seafarers, c. 2012
Colour three parts foldable leaflet explaining the history of the Mission, the Flinders Street building and the ANL Art Prize. Leaflet available in the club room for visitors.mission to seafarers, marketing -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Flyer, The Rogue Academy, Sea Shanty Singing Workshop, 2017
The flyer advertises a complimentary event to be held on the 23rd September 2017 in association with the Sounding Histories Exhibition at the Mission to Seafarers, 717 Flinders Street, Melbourne. One of several events held to celebrate the Mission to Seafarers 100 years of service at the Flinders Street building.One of the few physical records of the event. The event generated some gifts and donations.Small flyer predominantly blue wash with variable text advertising an event.See image for details. The printing advertises an event to be held under the general title of Sounding Histories. There is a small logo in the lower right hand corner.mtsv, sounding histories exhibition, 100 years of service, mission to seafarers, 100th anniversary, centenary, sounding histories, exhibition, performance, events, installation, sea shanties, concerts, music, songs, sailors, seamen, seafarers, flinders street, 2017, cultural events, the rogue academy, cameron bishop, anne wilson, maree clarke, artworks, deakin university, fiona lee, amanda shone, dinner, volunteers, michael needham, catherine bell, bishop and reis, michael graeve, anne scott wilson, community -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Booklet, Tim Gatehouse, The Two Wings of Bishopscourt- The reasons for contrasting styles and the origins of their designs, 2017
This booklet written by Tim Gatehouse and published by the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne gives details on the Arts and Crafts movement background and history in Australia, a short biography of Walter Richmond Butler, architect of the Mission to Seafarers and architect to the diocese of Melbourne from 1895. In 1902 he designed the extensions to Bishopscourt, East Melbourne, now called the Butler Wing.Walter Richmond Butler was an influential British architect bringing his knowledge in the Arts and Crafts movement to Australia. He was commissioned the design of the first mission in central Melbourne, the Central Institute on Siddeley Street, then the second Mission on Flinders Street. He remained a friend of the Mission and especially the Godfrey sisters who lived for some time in an apartment in Tintern Avenue.Colour booklet containing colour and black and white photographswalter richmond butler (1864–1949), bishopscourt, diocese, anglican, arts and crafts, james blackburn, architecture, 120 clarendon street, east melbourne