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Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Paper - Early Days of the Area and Poem by W. Baldwin
The introduction "The following information should jog the memories of the older employees and be of interest to those who missed the interesting construction days."Wally Baldwin lived at Bogong and was interested in history and poetry. 'Poet Laureate' meaning that he was officially appointed by a government or conferring institution.A4 sheet. One side titled "Early History of the Area" with headings - Location, Capacity of Staff and Wages, 'Date of Opening' and 'Date of Closing'. On reverse a poem titled 'Our Ruddy Hydro Scheme' by W Baldwin (Bogong Poet Laureate Wally Baldwin in the early days of the schemewally baldwin, poem 'hydro scheme', khes early days, poet laureate -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - VI CATTANACH COLLECTION: EARLY DAYS ON BENDIGO, 1979
Early days on Bendigo Author F.McKenzie Clarke Edited by Frank Cusack. The recollections of life on early Bendigo first appeared in the pages of the Bendigo Advertiser under the title 'The first discovery of gold at Bendigo' published by Queensberry Hill Press 86 pages. Cream colour soft cover.F. McKenzie Clarkbendigo, history, early recollections, gold mines & mining-victoria-bendigo district -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - NEWSPAPER CLIPPINGS THE SHAMROCK HISTORY, Unknown
Newspaper clipping, undated, possibly Bendigo Advertiser. The fascinating history of the Shamrock Hotel in Bendigo from the early 1850s when it was Mr. Carncross's Establishment, a restaurant and a public room through to 1980's. Article has a photograph from the early days of the Hotel's history, prior to 1897.history, shamrock hotel, carncross, montague levy, h.m. marks -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1987
Ararat pipe band member taking part in the street parade held before the opening of the 1987 Halls Gap Flower Show.The photo is a close-up of a young woman in "Scottish dress" playing the bagpipes. The photo is taken from a position beside and slightly behind the woman."1987 (1) H.G.F.S." written in ink on back.events, wildflower show -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr Harry Johnston & Mrs Mary Johnston nee Unknown from Grange Farm in a Hooded Buggy & Pair c1930’s
Hooded Buggy & Pair (Harry & Mary Johnston) 1930’s from Grange Farm corner of Sloane Street and Ararat Roadstawell -
Orbost & District Historical Society
documents in folder
These documents were used by the Orbost Rifle Club.The Orbost Rifle Club existed in the early 20th century. (There are records from 1900). It folded in the late 1970's. It had a substantial membership.A light brown folder containing early correspondence of the Orbost Rifle Club. It has red print on the front cover.correspondence documents orbsot-rifle-club -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Telephone numbers list, Russ Haines, List of original telephone numbers allocated to businesses in Ringwood 1912
List of original telephone numbers allocated to businesses in Ringwood post-1912 collected by Russ Haines, President of Ringwood Historic Research Group from various sources.1 page of early telephone numbers allocated by the first Ringwood Telephone Exchange. +Additional Keywords: Haines, Russ -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Papers - Observation Walk on the Bogong High Plains. x5
Students study the Bogong High Plains noting geology, history, vegetation and evolution / changes.Environmental studies includes the effect of people, horses, skiing, infrastructure etc.Typed and hand written notes on the Bogong High Plains for students observing the vegetation. It includes geology and early history.bogong high plains, grazing, vegetation -
Glen Eira Historical Society
James Bevan
Photograph of James Bevan, early coach proprietor and Caulfield resident. Copy from The Age June 20 1931caulfield, bevan, james, coaches -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (item) - Black and white photograph, Rose Stereograph Company, Stevenson Falls, Marysville, 1913-1967
A black and white photograph of Steavenson Falls, Marysville in Victoria.A black and white photograph of Steavenson Falls, Marysville in Victoria. The Steavenson Falls is named after the Victorian Assistant Commissioner of Roads and Bridges, John Steavenson who arrived in Victoria in the early 1860s. At 84 metres high, Steavenson Falls is Victoria's tallest cascading waterfall. The falls are split into roughly five cascades, with the last of these plunging into a small, picturesque rock pool. The photograph was published by the Rose Stereograph Company and was used to produce the Rose Series postcard P.2302.stevenson falls, steavenson falls, marysville, victoria, p. 2302, photograph, rose series postcard, souvenir, rose stereograph company, john steavenson -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1930's
Black & White Photograph of Commander and Mrs Batterham driving on to the Punt at San Remo on their honeymoon, early 1930's.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, history of phillip island bridge, black & white photograph, batterham, phillip island punt, bridge -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1990
This photograph taken by Jack Eddy for the Phillip Island Cemetery Trust.Grave of "early settler Jessie Watson nee McGregor, died 3/3/1963 aged 98 years"Plaque donated by Phillip Island Historical Societylocal history, photography, photographs, slides, film, jessie watson nee mcgregor, phillip island cemetery, coloured photograph -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, Broadmeadows Historical Society Museum, 2006_
A brief history of the Broadmeadows districtAn example of publications by other Historical SocietiesCover copied on bright pink paper, 10 black and white pages. Contains articles and photographs of early Broadmeadows.2006 hadwritten on original and copied to subsequent issues.broadmeadows historical society, broadmeadows history, museums -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Glass Bottle Fragment, 1850s
Fragment of glass bottle, round flat lip of gin bottle, dating from gold rush (1850s) or earlierglass bottle, alcohol, gin, gold rush -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - silo construction, n.d
Port of Portland Authority ArchiveBack: 11 June, Pencil on top left hand corner.port of portland archives, grain silos -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Holy Trinity Anglican Church Doncaster, 1997
The History of the Parish of Holy Trinity Anglican Church Doncaster and includes many of the early Ringwood families Published 1997 -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Black and white postcard, Rose Stereograph Company, Cora Lynn Falls, Marysville, Vic, 1913-1967
A postcard in a series produced by the Rose Stereograph Company in Victoria, Australia as a souvenir of Marysville.An early black and white photograph of the Cora Lynn Falls in Marysville, Victoria. These falls are located on the Marysville-Wood's Point Road. Cambarville is notable for its giant mountain ash (Eucalyptus regnans) trees within the Cumberland Memorial Scenic Reserve, and relics from former sawmills and gold mining. The Big Culvert is located nearby on the Marysville - Woods Point Road, which was historically part of the Yarra Track. Cambarville was established as a timber mill town in the 1940s. Timber mill owners A Cameron and FJ Barton named Cambarville. They established the mill to salvage timber from trees destroyed in the 1939 bushfires. Cambarville was impacted by the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires and any remaining structures were destroyed.POST CARD REAL PHOTO THE "ROSE" SERIES DE LUXE PRODUCED IN AUSTRALIA Published by The Rose Stereograph Co./ Armadale, Victoriamarysville, victoria, photograph, cora lynn falls, waterfalls, rose series postcard, rose stereograph company, souvenir, cambarville, marysville-wood's point road, eucalyptus regnans, cumberland memorial scenic reserve, mining, big culvert, yarra track, a cameron, fj barton, 1939 bushfires, 2009 black saturday bushfires, timber mills, p. 4947 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - MONIER ARCH BRIDGES OF BENDIGO, October 1997
'Monier Arch Bridges of Bendigo'. The Early Engineering Work of Sir John Monash, Prior to World War One.bendigo, history, city history -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - KILL OR CURE, LOTIONS, POTIONS, CHARACTERS & QUACKS OF EARLY AUSTRALIA, 1968
Kill or Cure, Lotions, Potions, Characters & Quacks of Early Australia. 157 pages with photos, illustrations, copies of advertisements.Peter J. Phillipsmedical, lotions and potions, medicine, chemist, illness, natural cures, advertisements -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Scrapbook, Clippings re Port Melbourne, 2003 -2006
Scrapbook of local clippings 2003-06 compiled by Janet Bolitho. Refer also to cat no.1907, an earlier scrapbook.public action campaigns, built environment, piers and wharves - princes pier, janet bolitho -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Scrapbook, Clippings re Port Melbourne, 2003 -2006
Scrapbook of local clippings 2009-12 compiled by Janet Bolitho. Refer also to cat no.1907, an earlier scrapbook.public action campaigns, built environment, piers and wharves - princes pier, janet bolitho -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - William and Alice Hegarty with daughter Barbara, 1940s
B&W photo of William and Alice HEGARTY and daughter Barbara at a ball in early 1940s, probably in the Town hallsocial activities, william (bill) hegarty, alice hegarty nee mott, barbara gardiner nee hegarty -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Graham Street overpass nearing completion, Port Melbourne, Douglas Smallpage, 1970
B&W photograph - Graham Street overpass nearing completion, viewed from south. Opened early 1971engineering - bridges, centenary bridge -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Graham Street overpass nearing completion, Port Melbourne, Douglas Smallpage, 1970
B&W photograph - Graham Street overpass nearing completion, viewed from north. Opened early 1971engineering - bridges, centenary bridge -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - James Peter CRICHTON, 1930s
Mayor of Town of Port Melbourne and City of Port Melbourne. Mayor on five occasions 1909/10, 1917/18, 1925/26, 1930/31, 1939/40. Served 51 years as Councillor President of Port Melbourne Football Club 1912Two Black and White portrait photos of James Peter CRICHTON. .02 is a photo of Crichton in early years of officelocal government - town of port melbourne, local government - city of port melbourne, james peter crichton, mayors -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: EARLY DAYS
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 1999. Early days: View Point, Bendigo, circa 1860.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DAVID MCDONALD COLLECTION: EPPALOCK. CONSTRUCTION, c1961
Eppalock. Construction. Early stages of the construction of Lake Eppalock. Markings: Campaspe Riv. & Eppalock Dam. Project. 1961Agfacolorcivil engineering, water supply, eppalock -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: BEFORE
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from 1999. Before: looking down the mall, Sandhurst, in the early 1860s.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: IN ITS PRIME
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from 1999. In its prime: the Bendigo Railway Station early this century.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: SERENITY
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from 1999. Serenity: the boatsheds oon lake Weeroona early this century.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were