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Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - Copy of original photo, black & white laser copy, Copy of photograph of John William Henry Austin
John William Henry Austin who emigrated with his brother Lindsay James to Australia in 1852, eventually settled in Durham Lead. He was a well known local photographer and also catered for local sporting functions including the Lal Lal races.John William Henry Austin was a well known local identity and photographer in the latter half of the 19th centuryCopy of photographed portrait of John William Henry AustinJohn William Henry Austin, Photographer, Durham Lead, 1870-1909.john william henry austin, austin family, photographer, local identity -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book - Family History Book, Wakefield Press, Decent People, 2020
This is the story of the lives of David Jellie and his ancestors. It contains the history of the Cassady, Bligh, Jellie and Rankin families and other associated families in Warrnambool, Colac and Geelong.This is a book of 278 pages. It has a yellow cover with black printing, an image of a country home and surrounds and a photograph of the author. The pages contain printed material and black and white photographs.non-fictionThis is the story of the lives of David Jellie and his ancestors. It contains the history of the Cassady, Bligh, Jellie and Rankin families and other associated families in Warrnambool, Colac and Geelong.family history of david jellie, early western district settlers -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Ephemera (Item) - Invoice, Craig, Williamson Pty. Ltd, 08-1934
A digital copy of an invoice from Craig, Williamson Pty. Ltd. to Mrs A.J. Dickinson of Marysville House requesting payment for goods received in August 1934. Marysville House was built by Arthur Dickinson in the late 1920s.A digital copy of an invoice from Craig, Williamson Pty. Ltd. to Mrs A.J. Dickinson of Marysville House requesting payment for goods received in August 1934. Marysville House was built by Arthur Dickinson in the late 1920s.marysville, victoria, australia, marysville house, arthur james dickinson, grace dickinson, arnold spooner, eileen marie spooner, eileen marie dickinson, grace sweetland, eric dowdle, elsie may denton, elsie may dickinson, peter dickinson, linda dickinson, 2009 black saturday bushfires, invoice, craig williamson pty ltd -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Ephemera (Item) - Receipt, "Holiday Haunts" Booking Service, 14-08-1934
A digital copy of a receipt for a deposit paid for accommodation at Marysville House. The deposit was taken by Holiday Haunts Booking Service in Melbourne. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.A digital copy of a receipt for a deposit paid for accommodation at Marysville House. The deposit was taken by Holiday Haunts Booking Service in Melbourne. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.marysville, victoria, australia, marysville house, arthur james dickinson, grace dickinson, arnold spooner, eileen marie spooner, eileen marie dickinson, grace sweetland, eric dowdle, elsie may denton, elsie may dickinson, peter dickinson, linda dickinson, 2009 black saturday bushfires, receipt, holiday haunts booking service -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Ephemera (Item) - Receipt, "Holiday Haunts" Booking Service, Holiday Haunts Booking Service, 01-09-1934
A digital copy of a receipt for payment of an account to Holiday Haunts Booking Service from Mrs A.J. Dickinson from Marysville House. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.A digital copy of a receipt for payment of an account to Holiday Haunts Booking Service from Mrs A.J. Dickinson from Marysville House. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.marysville, victoria, australia, marysville house, arthur james dickinson, grace dickinson, arnold spooner, eileen marie spooner, eileen marie dickinson, grace sweetland, eric dowdle, elsie may denton, elsie may dickinson, peter dickinson, linda dickinson, 2009 black saturday bushfires, receipt, holiday haunts booking service -
Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branch
Book, James Y Harvey, Mercy trains, 2001
'Mercy trains - Australian Army Ambulance trains during World War II recounts the hitherto untold story of trains provided by Australia's State railway departments to convey the tens of thousands of the armed force's sick and wounded needing transportation across the continent. Conceived as large-scale ambulances to evacuate battle casualties suffered on Australian soil in the event of a landing by enemy forces, their role changed when Australia was spared the trauma of invasion. Instead, the trains becam mobile hospitals: their task to convey invalids from all allied (and enemy) forces to medical centres throughout the nation. One major assignment was to bring south from Queensland casualties evacuated from the battlefields of Papua-New Guinea, whose numbers reached crisis proportions at the close of 1942 and into early 1943. The trains were operated by United States Army personnel for twelve months, one in New South Wales and one in Queensland. Author Jim Harvey spent three years searching through Army (both Australian and U.S.) and railway department files and what he found was a story of demanding military, a penny-pinching government prepared to endanger the lives of train staff rather than permit necessary improvements, some railway operating problems, fires, more than a fair share of floods, a bombing attack, examples of a generosity from caring local communities, a dexicated staff of doctors, nurses, medical orderlies and cooks, supported at all times by sympathetic railwayment of all grades.' [from inside front dust jacked]Black bound book with silver writing on spine. Dust jacket has collage of photographs on front, spine is black with white writing on it.non-fiction'Mercy trains - Australian Army Ambulance trains during World War II recounts the hitherto untold story of trains provided by Australia's State railway departments to convey the tens of thousands of the armed force's sick and wounded needing transportation across the continent. Conceived as large-scale ambulances to evacuate battle casualties suffered on Australian soil in the event of a landing by enemy forces, their role changed when Australia was spared the trauma of invasion. Instead, the trains becam mobile hospitals: their task to convey invalids from all allied (and enemy) forces to medical centres throughout the nation. One major assignment was to bring south from Queensland casualties evacuated from the battlefields of Papua-New Guinea, whose numbers reached crisis proportions at the close of 1942 and into early 1943. The trains were operated by United States Army personnel for twelve months, one in New South Wales and one in Queensland. Author Jim Harvey spent three years searching through Army (both Australian and U.S.) and railway department files and what he found was a story of demanding military, a penny-pinching government prepared to endanger the lives of train staff rather than permit necessary improvements, some railway operating problems, fires, more than a fair share of floods, a bombing attack, examples of a generosity from caring local communities, a dexicated staff of doctors, nurses, medical orderlies and cooks, supported at all times by sympathetic railwayment of all grades.' [from inside front dust jacked]australian nurses, world war two, wwii, ww2, papua new guinea, pacific theatre, homefront, australia -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Letter (Item) - Hand written letter, Jack Anderson, 24-09-1934
A digital copy of a hand written letter to Mrs A.J. Dickinson requesting information regarding accommodation at Marysville House. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.A digital copy of a hand written letter to Mrs A.J. Dickinson requesting information regarding accommodation at Marysville House. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.marysville, victoria, australia, marysville house, arthur james dickinson, grace dickinson, arnold spooner, eileen marie spooner, eileen marie dickinson, grace sweetland, eric dowdle, elsie may denton, elsie may dickinson, peter dickinson, linda dickinson, 2009 black saturday bushfires, letter, jack anderson -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Letter (Item) - Hand written letter, Miss V. Ogilvie, 31-03-1931
A digital copy of a letter requesting information regarding dates and the cost for accommodation at Marysville House. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.A digital copy of a letter requesting information regarding dates and the cost for accommodation at Marysville House. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.marysville, victoria, australia, marysville house, arthur james dickinson, grace dickinson, arnold spooner, eileen marie spooner, eileen marie dickinson, grace sweetland, eric dowdle, elsie may denton, elsie may dickinson, peter dickinson, linda dickinson, 2009 black saturday bushfires, letter, miss v. ogilvie -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Letter (Item) - Hand written letter, E.M. Flannagan, 31-03-1931
A digital copy of a letter that was sent to Mrs Dickinson of Marysville House from a guest that had been staying at Marysville House. Marysville House was built by Arthur Dickinson in the late 1920s.A digital copy of a letter that was sent to Mrs Dickinson of Marysville House from a guest that had been staying at Marysville House. Marysville House was built by Arthur Dickinson in the late 1920s.marysville, victoria, australia, marysville house, arthur james dickinson, grace dickinson, arnold spooner, eileen marie spooner, eileen marie dickinson, grace sweetland, eric dowdle, elsie may denton, elsie may dickinson, peter dickinson, linda dickinson, 2009 black saturday bushfires, e m flannagan, letter -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Letter (Item) - Hand written letter, Doris, 03-09-1934
A digital copy of a letter to Mrs Dickinson of Marysville House questioning availability of accommodation in September 1934. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson. A digital copy of a letter to Mrs Dickinson of Marysville House questioning availability of accommodation in September 1934. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson. marysville, victoria, australia, marysville house, arthur james dickinson, grace dickinson, arnold spooner, eileen marie spooner, eileen marie dickinson, grace sweetland, eric dowdle, elsie may denton, elsie may dickinson, peter dickinson, linda dickinson, 2009 black saturday bushfires -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Letter (Item) - Hand written letter, F.G. Engdahl, 04-09-1934
A digital copy of a letter to Mrs Dickinson confirming a booking for accommodation at Marysville House. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.A digital copy of a letter to Mrs Dickinson confirming a booking for accommodation at Marysville House. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.marysville, victoria, australia, marysville house, arthur james dickinson, grace dickinson, arnold spooner, eileen marie spooner, eileen marie dickinson, grace sweetland, eric dowdle, elsie may denton, elsie may dickinson, peter dickinson, linda dickinson, 2009 black saturday bushfires, f.g. engdahl, letter -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Letter (Item) - Hand written letter, Fred K. Bice, 18-04-1934
A digital copy of a letter requesting confirmation of dates for accommodation at Marysville House. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur DickinsonA digital copy of a letter requesting confirmation of dates for accommodation at Marysville House.marysville, victoria, australia, marysville house, arthur james dickinson, grace dickinson, arnold spooner, eileen marie spooner, eileen marie dickinson, grace sweetland, eric dowdle, elsie may denton, elsie may dickinson, peter dickinson, linda dickinson, 2009 black saturday bushfires, letter, fred k bice -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Ephemera (Item) - Invoice/Account, "Holiday Haunts" Booking Service, Holiday Haunts Booking Service, 01-09-1934
A digital copy of an account from Holiday Haunts Booking Service to A.J. Dickinson, Esq. for deposits received in regard to accommodation bookings at Marysville House. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.A digital copy of an account from Holiday Haunts Booking Service to A.J. Dickinson, Esq. for deposits received in regard to accommodation bookings at Marysville House. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.marysville, victoria, australia, marysville house, arthur james dickinson, grace dickinson, arnold spooner, eileen marie spooner, eileen marie dickinson, grace sweetland, eric dowdle, elsie may denton, elsie may dickinson, peter dickinson, linda dickinson, 2009 black saturday bushfires, holiday haunts booking service, invoice, account -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Letter (Item) - Typed letter, 13-09-1934
A digital copy of a letter to Mrs Dickinson requesting the availability of accommodation at Marysville House over Christmas in 1934. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.A digital copy of a letter to Mrs Dickinson requesting the availability of accommodation at Marysville House over Christmas in 1934. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.marysville, victoria, australia, marysville house, arthur james dickinson, grace dickinson, arnold spooner, eileen marie spooner, eileen marie dickinson, grace sweetland, eric dowdle, elsie may denton, elsie may dickinson, peter dickinson, linda dickinson, 2009 black saturday bushfires, letter, miss dorothy weller -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Letter (Item) - Typed letter, Miss C.G. Preuss, 19-09-1934
A digital copy of a letter requesting information regarding dates and the cost for accommodation at Marysville House. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.A digital copy of a letter requesting information regarding dates and the cost for accommodation at Marysville House. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.marysville, victoria, australia, marysville house, arthur james dickinson, grace dickinson, arnold spooner, eileen marie spooner, eileen marie dickinson, grace sweetland, eric dowdle, elsie may denton, elsie may dickinson, peter dickinson, linda dickinson, 2009 black saturday bushfires, letter, miss c.g. preuss -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Letter (Item) - Hand written letter, 15-09-1934
A digital copy of a letter questioning availability of accommodation over Christmas 1934 at Marysville House. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.A digital copy of a letter questioning availability of accommodation over Christmas 1934 at Marysville House. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.marysville, victoria, australia, marysville house, arthur james dickinson, grace dickinson, arnold spooner, eileen marie spooner, eileen marie dickinson, grace sweetland, eric dowdle, elsie may denton, elsie may dickinson, peter dickinson, linda dickinson, 2009 black saturday bushfires, letter -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Letter (item) - Typed letter, AMOS Tourist Bureau, 12.10.1934
A digital copy of a typed letter requesting the availability of accommodation at Marysville House over Christmas in 1934. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.A digital copy of a typed letter requesting the availability of accommodation at Marysville House over Christmas in 1934. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.marysville, victoria, australia, marysville house, arthur james dickinson, grace dickinson, arnold spooner, eileen marie spooner, eileen marie dickinson, grace sweetland, eric dowdle, elsie may denton, elsie may dickinson, peter dickinson, linda dickinson, 2009 black saturday bushfires, letter, amos tourist bureau -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Letter (item) - Hand written letter, Jean Aitken, 22-10-1934
A digital copy of a hand written letter confirming dates for accommodation at Marysville House over Christmas in 1934. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.A digital copy of a hand written letter confirming dates for accommodation at Marysville House over Christmas in 1934. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.marysville, victoria, australia, marysville house, arthur james dickinson, grace dickinson, arnold spooner, eileen marie spooner, eileen marie dickinson, grace sweetland, eric dowdle, elsie may denton, elsie may dickinson, peter dickinson, linda dickinson, 2009 black saturday bushfires, letter, jean aitken -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Letter (item) - Hand written letter, Mr E. Gray, 25-10-1934
A digital copy of a hand written letter enquiring on the availability of accommodation at Marysville House during Christmas in 1934. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.A digital copy of a hand written letter enquiring on the availability of accommodation at Marysville House during Christmas in 1934. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.marysville, victoria, australia, marysville house, arthur james dickinson, grace dickinson, arnold spooner, eileen marie spooner, eileen marie dickinson, grace sweetland, eric dowdle, elsie may denton, elsie may dickinson, peter dickinson, linda dickinson, 2009 black saturday bushfires, letter, mr e. gray -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph, reproduction, Ebenezer James, Chaplain Mission to Seamen 1886 - 1901, 2016
see makers comments above. Rev James was also Chaplain to the Naval Forces of Victoria until the time of Federation. The article featured in the Port Gazette seems to be a profile of James and his works and headline being: "Jack's Friend" Rev Ebenezer James one of the early Chaplains based at the Mission to Seafarers. He ministered to and advocated on behalf of the seagoing fraternity both merchant and Naval forces and was an instrumental force in the stamping out of the practice of crimping and the exploitation of seafarers. He received and forwarded the letter from 22 sea captains (MTSV 0030 requesting the establishment of a Mission in the vicinity of the Australian Wharf. James' brother was an MLC and his daughter Britomarte is also noted with an entry in the ADB. The original clipping image of James is the only known existing image.Black and white gloss print photograph of 19th Century bearded man ; new wood frame, cream window mount ; glazed with perspex, composition back board. This photograph is a reproduction of an image found on a scrapbook clipping taken from and originally published in the Port Gazette of July 25th 1896. Verso - Texta inscription catalogue number : MTSV 0707 also 2 Labels on backboard of frame one a barcode and one handwritten "EBENEZER JAMES / CHAPLAIN, MISSION TO SEAMEN (1886 - 1901)ebenezer james, chaplain, jack tar, crimping, missions to seamen, port melbourne -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Book, Gary Coles et al, Close Relations: The Lives and times of the Coles family, 2016
Coles family historyA substantial 444 pages large family history book with green cover, compiled and written by Gary Coles and Sue Cuerden. A second edition published privately in 2016, the first edition in 2009. There is a substantial appendices section pp lxxxviii; ills; photographs; facsimile reproductions et al. Mermerus books, Australia.non-fictionColes family historymermerus, james george coles (1847-1909) -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Digital Photograph, Alan King, Pigeon Bank, Kangaroo Ground-Warrandyte Road, Kangaroo Ground, 6 February 2008
In 1848, Francis Rogerson form Dumfriesshire, Scotland purchased 80 acres of land at Kangaroo Ground on which he built a two-roomed bark hut. He named the property afterr the many Bronzewings and Wonga Pigeons in the area. Ewen Hugh Cameron moved to Pigeon Bank the same year he was elected to Parliament as the Member for Evelyn. At the time he moved in, Pigeon Bank had six rooms and the present water well. He made further extensive additions and lived there until his death in 1915. Covered under Heritage Overlay, Nillumbik Planning Scheme. Published: Nillumbik Now and Then / Marguerite Marshall 2008; photographs Alan King with Marguerite Marshall.; p27 Pigeon Bank, on the Kangaroo Ground – Warrandyte Road, Kangaroo Ground, is one of the Shire’s oldest farm dwellings, and has been home to some of the district’s earliest and most distinguished families. Although close to the road, the white weatherboard Victorian farmhouse is ensured privacy by the trees and hedges around it. On 4.8 hectares of farmland, Pigeon Bank is surrounded by rolling hills, farmland and bush, the peace of which is punctuated by an occasional birdcall. Pigeon Bank’s first owner was Francis Rogerson, from Dumfriesshire, Scotland, who bought 80 acres (32.4ha) of land in 1848 on which he built a two-roomed bark hut. Today this is the centre piece of the 14-room home.1 Rogerson lined the rooms with tongue-and-groove boards and roofed them with wooden shingles and sapling frames, which remain under the present green corrugated iron roof. He named Pigeon Bank after the many forest bronzewing and Wonga Pigeons in the area at the time, and the name Bank was commonly used in Scotland. Rogerson was united with one of the oldest families in the area when his sister Janet married John Bell, son of William, the original Bell settler. When Ewen Cameron moved to Pigeon Bank in 1874 it had six rooms and the present water well. He made extensive additions to the house and farm buildings and lived at Pigeon Bank until his death in 1915. Cameron, who had arrived in Melbourne from Scotland in 1853, contributed an enormous amount to the community. He worked as a builder, as a miner at Andersons Creek, a storekeeper at Queenstown2 and as the first postmaster at Warrandyte. In 1867 he married Agnes Bell, daughter of local farmer, John Bell. Cameron was a member of the Eltham Road Board (which preceded the Shire Council) and for more than 50 years, from 1863, he was an Eltham Shire Councillor, being President three times. Cameron was the Member for Evelyn for 40 years from 1874. In the 1880s he became the Government Whip, in 1902 the Minister for Mines and Water Supply, and in 1904, the Minister for Health, Cameron was also an outstanding farmer, whose farm won the Agricultural Department prize for the finest in the district, three consecutive times. Not surprisingly Pigeon Bank became the centre of district life. Every New Year’s Eve, Cameron hired a highland piper, who marched from the Kangaroo Ground school house to Pigeon Bank playing his pipes.3 Distinguished visitors included opera singer, Dame Nellie Melba, Victorian Premier, Thomas Bent, Governor, Lord Hopetoun and artist, Longstaff. Following Cameron’s death, the property changed hands several times, then returned to the family in 1919 when bought by Gordon Cameron. As the car took over from the horse, Pigeon Bank entered difficult times because the farm had produced chaff and oats and bred Clydesdales and harness ponies. In 1926 Mr Matthews bought the property and made many alterations including pulling down the kitchen, which had been separate from the main house. The property again changed hands several times. One owner was Senator James F Guthrie, who added a sunroom. In 1968 the house again returned to the Cameron family, when Vera Jackson, a grand-daughter of Ewen Cameron, and her husband, bought the property. The Bishop family, who were sixth and seventh generation Bells and also descended from the Camerons, restored the house in the 1980s. Today tongue-and-groove boards still line part of the hall (which retains two fine arches), the breakfast room, and Ewen Cameron’s former room. Five original fireplaces in the bed and living rooms are still in working order. The wide veranda with a curved iron roof and ornate iron lace work bounds three sides of the house, and nearby a windmill stands beside the water well. Sue and Ron James, who bought the property in 2001, made extensive improvements to the homestead and meticulously restored the grounds to their original state.This collection of almost 130 photos about places and people within the Shire of Nillumbik, an urban and rural municipality in Melbourne's north, contributes to an understanding of the history of the Shire. Published in 2008 immediately prior to the Black Saturday bushfires of February 7, 2009, it documents sites that were impacted, and in some cases destroyed by the fires. It includes photographs taken especially for the publication, creating a unique time capsule representing the Shire in the early 21st century. It remains the most recent comprehenesive publication devoted to the Shire's history connecting local residents to the past. nillumbik now and then (marshall-king) collection, ewen hugh cameron, francis rogerson, kangaroo ground, kangaroo ground-warrandyte road, pigeon bank -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Digital Photograph, Alan King, Site of the Diamond Creek Gold Mine, 28 December 2007
The largest gold mine in the area originated from a find in 1862. The mine was closed January 20, 1915 when a fire destroyed nearly all the above ground plant. Published: Nillumbik Now and Then / Marguerite Marshall 2008; photographs Alan King with Marguerite Marshall.; p75 Beneath Mine Hill, as locals call it, runs a network of tunnels once of central importance to the fledgling township of Diamond Creek. These are relics of gold mines, which transformed early Diamond Creek.1 The tiny settlement of about 20 families soared to more than 200 because of gold. For around 50 years, from 1862, gold mining was Diamond Creek’s major source of employment. On September 7, 1854 The Argus newspaper reported a find of a four pound (1.8kg) gold nugget in Nillumbik (an early name for Diamond Creek). Exactly where, is not known.2 The largest mine in the district, the Diamond Creek Gold Mine, apparently originated from a find in 1862. It is said Joe and Dave Wilson were visiting former tailor then cook, Charles Orme, at the southern end of Fraser Street. Sitting on a stump outside the front gate on land belonging to Dr A. E. Phipps the Wilsons found a vein of gold-bearing quartz, which led to the discovery of four quartz reefs varying in width to eight inches (20cm), running north and south. A reef found at the foot of the hill opposite Challenger Street became the Union Mine. This reef was traced south to Allendale Road where a small mine began operations.3 Other smaller mines later operated as well. Dr Phipps immediately began to mine and also built the Diamond Reef Hotel as a boarding house for miners. But Charles Orme, who owned the land alongside, leased his mine to Dr Phipps probably because of insufficient funds and business skills. By mid 1865 the mine had produced 2530 ounces of gold – a 100% profit on the original outlay. Of course there were problems. When the local dam dried up a Blake pump was installed to draw water from the creek. The Union Mine operated under the Diamond Creek Gold Mine management except when disputes sometimes resulted in separate management. However disagreements had to be resolved as the Union Mine depended on Diamond Creek Gold Mine pumps to remove underground water from common reefs. In 1912 the main shaft of about 380 yards (350m) employed 200 men recovering an average of 5000 ounces (141.7kg) of gold a year. But not everyone did well out of gold. Records of failed mining companies in the Victorian Public Record Office, reveal that owner Dr Phipps leased his Right to others. Companies came and went over the next 40 years, most sponsored by Melbourne businessmen who sold shares to gullible locals and then became insolvent. Although there were some good profits, financial returns were haphazard until 1905. Some local residents, who were share holders in short- term companies, became well-known names in modern Diamond Creek such as Scott, Haley, Butler, Alder, Ryan, Wadeson, Reeves, Alston, Paul and Edwards. Gold mining was brought to a disastrous end on January 20, 1915 at 3 pm, when fire destroyed nearly all the above-ground plant. Fortunately no lives were lost. But reopening the mine was almost impossible because of the increasing depth of water in the main shaft. The closed mine destroyed the livelihood of 200 families and the debris took many years to clear.4 In 1946 the Diamond Creek Gold Mine was reopened by the Golden Hind Mining Company, but money ran out before the 600 feet (182.8m) or so of water could be removed. Gold remains in the mine but enormous capital would be needed to buy the land, equipment and to remove the water. Today 12 known sealed shafts along the ridge of the hills on private property extend west for around one kilometre from the corner of Fraser and Haley Streets, crossing Norma and Fyffe to Dering Streets. As recently as 1987, heavy rains revealed a former Union Mine shaft in the Georgiadis family Fyffe Street back yard.5 Allendale Mine, south of Allendale Road, is still open and one of the Union Mine’s main drives (horizontal excavation) remains unsealed, on the Creek Reserve.This collection of almost 130 photos about places and people within the Shire of Nillumbik, an urban and rural municipality in Melbourne's north, contributes to an understanding of the history of the Shire. Published in 2008 immediately prior to the Black Saturday bushfires of February 7, 2009, it documents sites that were impacted, and in some cases destroyed by the fires. It includes photographs taken especially for the publication, creating a unique time capsule representing the Shire in the early 21st century. It remains the most recent comprehenesive publication devoted to the Shire's history connecting local residents to the past. nillumbik now and then (marshall-king) collection, diamond creek, diamond creek mine, fraser street, gold mining, james cook drive, mine hill -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Letter (item) - Hand written letter, Bonnie Wright, 27-09-1934
A digital copy of a letter requesting the availability of accommodation at Marysville House over Christmas of 1934. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.A digital copy of a letter requesting the availability of accommodation at Marysville House over Christmas of 1934. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.marysville, victoria, australia, marysville house, arthur james dickinson, grace dickinson, arnold spooner, eileen marie spooner, eileen marie dickinson, grace sweetland, eric dowdle, elsie may denton, elsie may dickinson, peter dickinson, linda dickinson, 2009 black saturday bushfires, letter, bonnie wright -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Letter (item) - Typed letter, Miss Dorothy Weller, 24-09-1934
A digital copy of a typed letter confirming dates for a stay at Marysville House in December 1934. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.A digital copy of a typed letter confirming dates for a stay at Marysville House in December 1934. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.marysville, victoria, australia, marysville house, arthur james dickinson, grace dickinson, arnold spooner, eileen marie spooner, eileen marie dickinson, grace sweetland, eric dowdle, elsie may denton, elsie may dickinson, peter dickinson, linda dickinson, 2009 black saturday bushfires, letter, miss dorothy weller -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Letter (item) - Hand written letter, David Matthews, 06-10-1934
A digital copy of a hand written letter to Mrs Dickinson of Marysville House advising on and enclosing medication to be taken for an unknown condition. The letter was written by a David Matthews who had been staying at Marysville House with his wife. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.A digital copy of a hand written letter to Mrs Dickinson of Marysville House advising on and enclosing medication to be taken for an unknown condition. The letter was written by a David Matthews who had been staying at Marysville House with his wife. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.marysville, victoria, australia, marysville house, arthur james dickinson, grace dickinson, arnold spooner, eileen marie spooner, eileen marie dickinson, grace sweetland, eric dowdle, elsie may denton, elsie may dickinson, peter dickinson, linda dickinson, 2009 black saturday bushfires, letter, david matthews -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Letter (item) - Hand written letter, Mrs Matthews, 06-10-1934
A digital copy of a hand written letter that was sent to Mrs Dickinson of Marysville House from a guest that had been staying at Marysville House. Marysville House was built by Arthur Dickinson in the late 1920s.A digital copy of a hand written letter that was sent to Mrs Dickinson of Marysville House from a guest that had been staying at Marysville House. Marysville House was built by Arthur Dickinson in the late 1920s.marysville, victoria, australia, marysville house, arthur james dickinson, grace dickinson, arnold spooner, eileen marie spooner, eileen marie dickinson, grace sweetland, eric dowdle, elsie may denton, elsie may dickinson, peter dickinson, linda dickinson, 2009 black saturday bushfires, letter, mrs matthews -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Letter (item) - Hand written letter, Miss K. Collard, 08-10-1934
A digital copy of a hand written letter enquiring on the availability of accommodation at Marysville House during the fortnight over Christmas in 1934. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.A digital copy of a hand written letter enquiring on the availability of accommodation at Marysville House during the fortnight over Christmas in 1934. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.marysville, victoria, australia, marysville house, arthur james dickinson, grace dickinson, arnold spooner, eileen marie spooner, eileen marie dickinson, grace sweetland, eric dowdle, elsie may denton, elsie may dickinson, peter dickinson, linda dickinson, 2009 black saturday bushfires, letter, miss k. collard -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Letter (item) - Hand written letter, Dorothy Newcombe, 09-10-1934
A digital copy of a hand written letter enclosing postal notes as a deposit for accommodation at Marysville House over the Christmas period in 1934. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.A digital copy of a hand written letter enclosing postal notes as a deposit for accommodation at Marysville House over the Christmas period in 1934. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.marysville, victoria, australia, marysville house, arthur james dickinson, grace dickinson, arnold spooner, eileen marie spooner, eileen marie dickinson, grace sweetland, eric dowdle, elsie may denton, elsie may dickinson, peter dickinson, linda dickinson, 2009 black saturday bushfires, letter, dorothy newcombe -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Letter (item) - Hand written letter, Mrs O. Anderson, 08-10-1934
A digital copy of a hand written letter enquiring on the availability of accommodation at Marysville House during Christmas in 1934. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.A digital copy of a hand written letter enquiring on the availability of accommodation at Marysville House during Christmas in 1934. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.marysville, victoria, australia, marysville house, arthur james dickinson, grace dickinson, arnold spooner, eileen marie spooner, eileen marie dickinson, grace sweetland, eric dowdle, elsie may denton, elsie may dickinson, peter dickinson, linda dickinson, 2009 black saturday bushfires, letter, mrs o. anderson