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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Australian Social History House Research Assignment, 1986
Social History of 2 Gordon Crescent, Blackburn,Social History of 2 Gordon Crescent, Blackburn, included - History of Blackburn, Architecture of the House and first owner, Thomas Richards Burrowes. Morton. Real Estate Brochures, Maps, Photos, Floor Plans.Social History of 2 Gordon Crescent, Blackburn, morton thomas richards burrowes, architecture -
Clunes Museum
PICTORIAL ALBUM, F C. WEICKHARDT, "CLUNES A PICTORIAL HISTORY", COMPILED 28 MAY 1970
A COLLECTION OF PICTORIAL HISTORIES OF CLUNES BY FC WEICKHARDT 1970 PHOTOCOPIES OF OLD PHOTOS. 57 PAGES - LOOSE LEAFlocal history, books, album, history -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, History of Holeproof, 2010
Talk given to the Box Hill Historical Society. about the history of the Holeproof clothing manufacturing company.Talk given to the Box Hill Historical Society about the history of the Holeproof clothing manufacturing company.Talk given to the Box Hill Historical Society. about the history of the Holeproof clothing manufacturing company.holeproof, factories -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Mooroolbark History Group Inc, Celebrating Mooroolbark, 2012
Soft cover red and yellow book titled Celebrating Mooroolbark - Mooroolbark Community Centre and Festivals compiled by the Mooroolbark History Group IncForeword by Shire of Lillydale West Riding Councillors, 1979-1980 - Kevin Lonergan, Alan Smith, Allister Lee Archer, Robyn Barker, and Yarra Ranges Councillors for Mooroolbark, 2012 - Terry Avery, Len Cox, Richard Higgins. -
Otway Districts Historical Society
Book, Marine History Publication, Wild White Man
William Buckley was born in 1780 at Macclesfield, Cheshire, England. After time as a bricklayer and soldier he was caught with stolen property, sentenced on 2 August 1802, and transported to Australia. Between October, 1803, and January, 1804, he escaped from Sullivan's Bay in the Port Phillip district and spent the next 32 years in the company of aborigines wandering between Port Phillip and the near western district as far as Lake Corangamite. In about 1835 he was discovered by three white men, members of John Batman's Port Phillip Association investigating the area with a view to future settlement.Wild white man. Kevin Hayden. Marine History Publications; Geelong (Vic); nd. 28 p.; illus.; map. Soft cover.william buckley; aborigines; otway ranges; -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Speech, Moments in the History of Legacy 1987 (H59), 1987
A copy of an address given at a Foundation Day Luncheon by a long standing Legatee and past President Legatee Rob Allison. He had joined Legacy in 1950, and he comments that only 5 members remain active that were with him in 1950. In 1950 they were all posted as member of various committees, he got Welfare and Friday night girls' classes. There were 9 boys' classes throughout Melbourne, and girls' twice a week at Legacy Headquarters at 24 Market St. There were 230 active members and each legatee had 4 or 5 families with children. He mentions that in 1950 the President was 62 years old but only 5 years after the end of the war, the tide had begun to turn towards the 39ers. (He called the older legatees '1914ers' or 'the Bow and Arrow boys'). He applauded the 'founding fathers' for limiting the numbers of members, in 1929 it was 230 and in 1959 a limit of 300. They used a classification method to classify the members so they had a diverse range of skills and community representation. Areas were: Production, Distribution, Services Public Authority, Services Other, and Board List. The President had a Secret Committee of 3, no one knew who was on the committee, even those members didn't know the identity of the other 2. This committee vetted the background and integrity of new members. In 1950 the budget was £27,000 plus a capital budget of £3,500. Legatee Allison tells a good story of his induction into Legacy, including his wife joining other Legatees wives in fundraising. In 1951 Comradeship meetings moved to Thursday nights at the instigation of Burt Nathan. 'Birthday boy' invitations started in 1958 when John Cooper was Chairman of the Comradeship. After some years of discussion the first paid Social Worker was employed in 1953 and as a result her efforts the first Senior Widows' Group got underway. Until the 1950s Legacy had always found the money it required, from big companies, wealthy members of the community, Estates, or Trusts. In 1951 it tried to copy a Sydney Legacy idea (Certificate of Adoption Plan) and called it 'The Endowment Scheme'. Other fundraisers included films, premiere showing and musicals were very much a part of the social life of Legatees. One premiere show in 1952, 'The Greatest Show on Earth' was sold at £100 a double. In 1959 Sir Frank and Lady Tait were kind enough for give us a premiere of 'My Fair Lady'. As the 50s progressed cash flow was not enough and it was decided in 1957 to have the first public appeal (he says 1957 but it was 1956). The first Badge day was 1958 (according to this account). He says it grossed £21,000 (net £17,000). And the Legacy story was becoming better known. 'Legacy has never been a one man band. The strength has been in the resourceful ability of those of its members.' He was well placed to tell the story of the donation towards Dureau House. BG Corporation in New York used 'Brown and Dureau' as agents in Melbourne for their spark plug manufacturing (for the American aircraft based in Australia during the war). A royalty of two shillings and sixpence was agreed. The entrepreneur President of BG Corporation was Richard Goldsmith. L/ Grat Grattan had a friend Mr Edwards who was managing director at Brown and Dureau and heard of the desire by Goldsmith to leave a permanent memorial to ex-servicemen in Australia (Children's Hospital was considered). Grat took Edwards to Market St and showed him the inadequacy of the building. It was agreed if Melbourne Legacy could come up with a purchased building in 10 days they would get the money needed. The property purchased was 'Storey Hall' in Swanston St (also called Hibernian Hall in other documents). After the war it turned out not to be suitable and a new building was required. The speaker is identified as Rob Allison based on two things; at one stage he refers to himself as 'Rob' and this copy of the speech has been faxed to Legacy from the offices of John Allison Monkhouse. Another copy of this address has been located with the date of September 1988 that was filed with information on Past Presidents and the lives prominent legatees. The notation H59 in black pen shows that it was part of the archive project that was trying to capture the history of Legacy. A record of Legatee Rob Allison speaking at a Legacy luncheon about significant events since he joined in 1950. Speakers at Legacy luncheons were from very different walks of life and the subjects spoken on were many and varied. Foundation Day was celebrated with a special luncheon.White A4 photocopy with black type x 8 pages of an address about Legacy history written in 1987.Handwritten H59 in black pen. history, speech, foundation day, past presidents, dureau house, rob allison -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Little recognition of tribe's history, 18/02/1997 12:00:00 AM
A report commissioned by Boroondara Council.A report commissioned by Boroondara Council notes a lack of knowledge by the public about Aboriginal history and heritage.A report commissioned by Boroondara Council. aborigines, nicholson, bill, patten, herb, wurundjeri aboriginal tribe, mcwilliam, gwen, stonier-kipen, claire, city of boroondara -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Pamphlet, Port Melbourne City Library, Some information about the history of Port Melbourne, Jun 1985
June KIRBY - History Librarian, Wendy MORRIS - Chief LibrarianBinder containing various information about the history of Port Melbourne. Produced by Port Melbourne Libraryport melbourne library, local government - city of port melbourne, june kirby, wendy morris -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)
Folder - CTS, Collingwood Technical College. College History. Part 2, 1960s
Part 2 Includes list of principals 1912-1970, correspondence re name change CTS to CTC. Lists/spreadsheets of staff(?) 1912-1985 at what appears to be staff meetings.A broad collection of information regarding the early years of CTS and CTC.Red plastic folder with plastic inserts.Cover title: "Collingwood Technical College / College History. Part 2". A variety of documents, media releases, correspondence, etc relating to the history of CTC and Collingwood Technical SchoolEach document has a numerical inscription relating to the Collingwood Technical School archives.collingwood technical school, cts, collingwood technical college, ctc, history, nmit, -
Federation University Historical Collection
Essay - Document, Anne Beggs Sunter, Mining the Education Lode: The History of Mining Education in Ballarat by Anne Beggs Sunter
"Mining the Education Lode: The History of Mining Education in Ballarat" by Anne Beggs Sunter covers the Early History, Community Impact, Decline of Gold Mining, New Avenues, The Baby Boomers, Mergers and New Directions, The 1990s, Innovations, Associateship to Degree, Staff, Heads of Department, Graduates, Scholarships and Prizes, Architectural Heritage, Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental Management (Rehabilitation), relating to the Ballarat School of Mines. Anne Beggs-Sunter is an historian who lectures in the School of Arts at Federation University Ballarat.26 A4 page thesis concerning the history of mining education in Ballarat. ballarat school of mines, school of mines, mining education, ballarat, anne beggs-sunter, beggs-sunter, anne beggs sunter, mining the education lode, alumni, mining, gold mining -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Research Notes, Kift, Elwynne M, Lidgerwood Family History, Box Hill, 2022
A brief history of the Lidgerwood family and pioneer businesses in Box Hill.A brief history of the Lidgerwood family, including their businesses and civic roles in Box Hill.non-fictionA brief history of the Lidgerwood family and pioneer businesses in Box Hill.lidgerwood family, box hill shops, early 20th century -
Sunshine and District Historical Society Incorporated
Article - History of Women in the Western Suburbs, History of Women in the Western Suburbs Hunt Club Talk
non-fictionhistory of women in the western suburbs -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, The history of the Diamond Creek Medical Centre, 1922_
Details the history of Diamond Creek Medical Centre and the Cordner family's work in the area, including Greensborough and Diamond Creek.The Cordner family were well known in the Greensborough area.2 x A4 pages printed from RACGP website - general practice histories.cordner family, diamond creek medical centre, doctors, greensborough -
Mont De Lancey
Book, William Gillies, M.A, Stories in British History for Young Australians, 1920
A simple study in British History for secondary school students with a fold out map of the British Empire at the time - published in 1920. There is a list of the dynasties and kings and queens and a table of Periods in British History which can be referred to.A badly damaged red cloth covered hardcover book with the title: Stories in British History for Young Australians printed in black lettering on the front cover with the publisher, a round publisher symbol and 2/6 at the bottom. The title is printed on the spine. This is a First Course in British History by William Gillies, M.A. Inside, opposite the title page, is a lined sketch of Oliver Cromwell. Black white illustrations, maps and photographs are included. At the back is an Index as well as three additional recommended titles of other history books. Considerable markings, lists and a love poem is scribbled at the back. It is quite damaged and worn through use. Pp.315.non-fictionA simple study in British History for secondary school students with a fold out map of the British Empire at the time - published in 1920. There is a list of the dynasties and kings and queens and a table of Periods in British History which can be referred to.great britain - history, history, textbooks -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Book- History of SEC at Kiewa x2, Technical History of the Kiewa Hydro Scheme, circa 1960's
This book of planning and construction details covers the first detailed records the Kiewa Hydro Electricity Scheme of 1919 (ORIGINAL), 1958 (2nd Modified Plan) to the last general plan of 1961. It is an excellent overview of one of Australia's greatest construction projects (along with the Snowy River Hydro Scheme). This book highlights in detail the planning, programming and construction phases throughout the life of the construction from 1919 onwards until the 1960's. There were a few copies made using carbon paper and a type writer on foolscap paper.This book with its Parts A to D, photographs and plans/tables is very significant to the Kiewa Valley region as it details "the bones" of one of Australia's greatest construction projects that was undertaken by Governments that had the foresight and the will to undertake such a costly and environmentally imposing project for the benefit of their states and their country. This project was at a time when financial and security pressures where at a high and fluctuating level. This project was the major contributor to the expansion and diversity of non rural activities within the region. It was directly and indirectly the cause of better transportation avenues, tourism and the lifting of the regions natural facilities to sustain an ever increasing long term and short term population.This large hard (thick cover) book has both front and back sides fastened to the spine by two brass screw on pins. The book title, author/compiler and the commissioning organisation (STATE ELECTRICITY COMMISSION OF VICTORIA) together with the SEC Vic emblem are all embossed in gold script.The spine is also embossed with the title. The book contains 396 pages consisting of the 390 pages which are the duplicate(carbon copy) of the original type written pages and 6 pages of site plans. Sprinkled throughout the book are 36 original photographs of various stages of construction. There are also 17 sketches/plans scattered throughout and 22 tables.Title "KIEWA HYDRO ELECTRICITY SCHEME TECHNICAL HISTORY" author and compiler "H.H.C.WILLIAMS" below this "STATE ELECTRICITY COMMISSION OF VICTORIA"kiewa hydro electricity scheme, victorian state electricity commission, history, proposals, kiewa scheme's plans, book, h.h.c. williams -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Article (item) - Book Extract, Aboriginal History, Unknown
An extract from a book regarding a brief history of the Kulin nation of the North Central district of Victoria.An extract from a book regarding a brief history of the Kulin nation of the North Central district of Victoria. This history covered is both prior to European history and post-European history. The extract also covers current (1991) status of Aboriginal affairs and European settlement of the area.kulin nation, woiworung, taungurong, bunurong, watherong, jajowrong, wurrundjeri-willam, waring-ilam-balluk, goulburn valley, acheron valley, upper goulburn district, eildon-thornton, eildon homestead, o'rourke, thornton, assistant protector thomas, yarra valley, kilmore, mount william, jt gellibrand, william buckley, major mitchell, port phillip, murray river, yorta yorta, yowung-illam-balluk, waring-illam-balluk, ngurai-illam-wurrung, kurnai nation, protectorate system, victoria, george robinson, chief protector, willam thomas, james dredge, edward parker, charles sievewright, central board for the protection of aborigines, presbyterian mission, anglican mission, moravian mission, wonga, munnarin, beaning, murrin murrin, parugean, baruppin, koo-gurrin, acheron river, little river, acheron run, peter snodgrass, stephen jones, barak, dividing range, black spur, watts river, badger creek, healesville, coranderrk, victorian christmas bush, aboriginal and torres strait islander heritage protection act 1984, archaelological and aboriginal relics preservation act 1972, camp jungai, rubicon, warrawa college, victorian archaeological survey, hume and hovell, molesworth, broadford, william hamilton, alexandra, mansfield, avenel, tallarook, worrough, john cotton, trawool valley, seymour, pyalong, gold mining, central victoria, strath creek, reedy creek, yea, jamieson, marysville, jordan goldfields, comet mine, wandong, melbourne-albury railway, rabbit plague, narbethong, lord kitchener, puckapunyal military camp, 1944 decentralisation policy, eildon weir, hume freeway bypass, timber industry, australian paper manufacturers mill -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)
Folder: of copy Articles and documents on the history of Technical Education 1970
Manila folder of copy articles and documents used by Paul Scofield in his research on the history of Collingwood Technical School. collingwood technical school, history, technical education, paul scofield, nmit -
Clunes Museum
Book, AUSTRALIA POST, "HISTORY OF THE POSTAL SERVICE IN VICTORIA", 1984
HISTORY OF THE POSTAL SERVICE IN VICTORIA FROM 1837, AUTHOR CHRISTINE GIBBS, PUBLIC RELATIONS SECTION OF AUSTRALIA POSTlocal history, document, book, history, australia post -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Terry Keenan, "Unduly Rough Play - A History of Port Melbourne Football Club Volume 2 1918-1944", 2008
Produced by Terry KEENAN as the second of three volumes of PMFC history during the VFA period"Unduly Rough Play - A History of Port Melbourne Football Club Volume 2 1918-1944" Second volume of the trilogy, Terry KEENAN's history of PMFC, 2008. Dark red panel above photo of Bill BEDFORD taking a mark, illustrated paperback.184 pp.Unsignedsport - australian rules football, terry keenan, bill bedford, port melbourne football club, pmfc, victorian football association, vfa -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, PenFolk Publishing, Busch's Weir, 2019
One of several Dandenong Creek marker posts inscriptions: "Busch's Weir was located at this section of the creek between 1930s to 1960s. In the 1930s, German migrant Hermann Otto Busch and his wife Dorothea moved to Bayswater and opened the Waldheim Farm Guest House. Busch built a concrete weir to create a popular swimming and fishing destination. The weir was a thriving attraction until the 1960s. Although little remains, it is fondly remembered by the Heathmont community. City dwellers would retreat to the guesthouse and wander down to Dandenong Creek to enjoy a weekend in the 'country'. Busch's guest house, tea rooms, and weir attracted locals and tourists alike."A private weir on Dandenong Creek Bayswater and Heathmont, 1930s-1967. Landscape layout soft covered book by Heathmont History Group (Ringwood & District Historical Society.Front cover image: A 1956 painting by Hermann Busch of his weir. The publication of this book has been made possible by a financial grant from Melbourne Water, as part of the Enhancing Our Dandenong Creek program. We particularly acknowledge the encouragement and support of Sarah Watkins, Senior Planning Engineer, MW. -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Brunswick Community History Group, "A walk along the Upfield railway line", 1993
Pamphlet or small booklet, 12 pages on recycled paper, centre stapled titled "A walk along the Upfield railway line", outlining the history of the line, dates, hand operated gates, Royal Park to Brunswick, cable trams and the Sarah sands, sketches, The Jewell, map, Brunswick Station, grain stores, substation, Brunswick tram depot, sidings and railway signals. Published by the Brunswick Community History Group in 1993In ink page 3 "KS 8-7-94"trams, tramways, upfield, brunswick, railways, level crossings -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Notes for book, Rogaughan, John, Material for History of Kilsyth, Croydon, Burnt Bridge and Ringwood (book never completed). By John Rogaughan (undated), not known
Collected for a history book of Kilsyth, Croydon, Burnt Bridge and Ringwood but never completed.27 pages of notes intended for a local history book typed with some connections. +Additional Keywords: Rogaughan, John -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Marie Hemley & Rev. Graeme, A Short History of the churches who formed the Stawell Uniting Church, 1994
A Short History of the Churches who formed the Stawell Uniting Church.Pale blue card cover with red print over a blue photograph of a churchStawell Uniting Church and Community Centre A Short History of the Chrched who formed the Stawell Uniting Church Compiled by Marie Hemley and Rev Graeme Suttonstawell religion -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Tramcar - Record Card, Norm Cross, "Tram 939", "History of Tram No. 939 by Norm Cross PTC", Feb. 1995
.1 - two page A4 lined sheets, hand written, titled "History of Tram No. 939 by Norm Cross PTC" - detailing the maintenance and repair history of W6 939 and its conversion to Restaurant Tram No.3 in 1995. .2 - Photocopy of the record cards "Car History", 10 sheets cut to size, giving dates, repairs, accidents, notes and maintenance of the tramcar.trams, tramways, restaurant tram, w6 class, records, tramcars, history, tram 939 -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Journal, Australian Garden History Society, Charles Bogue Luffman and the Burnley School of Horticulture - An Update, 2019
c b luffman, c b luffmann, school of horticulture -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, The History of the Footscray/Sunshine Branch
This history was put together by Legatee Ron Crosbie, branch secretary 1959-1963, 1968-1974 and 1995-1999. Appendix 4 gives an account of where the information was sourced from. This short history deails the formation until the branch combined with the Williamstown/Werribee branch to form The Western Branch. In quite some detail Ron Crosbie describes the gathering together of several Legatees to form the new branch. Also the change in priorities to be addressed as the years passed - the widows grew older, their needs changed, their children grew up and left school to be apprenticed, tertiary studies or other work. Details of members inducted, office bearers, activities to help widows and families, fund raising and not to forget, some good stories are all accounted for in this history and the appendices.A thorough account of the work of Legacy and Legatees and the support of many Legatees wives at branch level. This account was typical of "Legacy at Work" amongst the branches.White A4 paper, black type, x 14 pages of the history of Footscray/Sunshine Branch.footscray sunshine history, branch -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, A tale of two cities: a History of Modern Warrnambool, 2015
This book is the story of modern Warrnambool, describing aspects of the city from the 1980s to 2015. It looks at such topics as religion, law, population, housing, infrastructure, employment, industry, health, education and politics. The author, Gordon Forth, was formerly a lecturer in the Faculties of Education and Arts and the Director of the Centre for Regional Development at Deakin University in Warrnambool. He has written and edited a number of books dealing with Warrnambool and district history. Mark Rashleigh, responsible for the design and lay-out of the book and many of the photographs, was a lecturer in visual communication and graphic design in the Faculty of Arts at Deakin University and is now involved with the Warrnambool and District Historical Society in the preparation and cataloguing of historical photographs.The book is of some importance as it is the only comprehensive study of Warrnambool over the past 30 years and complements ‘By These We Flourish’, the story of Warrnambool’s people, places and events up to the 1980s. It is will be of great interest to readers in general and researchers in particularThis is a hardcover book of 320 pages. The dust cover is multi-coloured (black, white and gold) with an image of the water tower at the former Fletcher Jones Factory site on the front cover and an image of the Warrnambool Breakwater on the back cover. The hard cover book has the same colouring and images as the dust cover.Front covers – ‘A Tale of Two Cities – A History of Modern Warrnambool’, ‘Gordon Forth’, ‘Halstead Press’ Spines – ‘A Tale of Two Cities – A History of Modern Warrnambool’, ‘Forth’, ‘Halstead’ Back Covers – ISBN number and code warrnambool, gordon forth, a history of modern warrnambool, a tale of two cities -
Clunes Museum
Book, FIRST PUBLISHED BY THE ROYAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF VIC. INC, "FACES OF FEDERATION", 2000
A PICTORIAL HISTORY OF FEDERATION IN AUSTRALIA FROM 1901 TO 2001 BY THE ROYAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIA.local history, document, book, history -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Richard Broome, "Aboriginal Victorians - a history since 1800", 2005
Purchased with prize money from Best Exhibition Victorian Community History Prize."Aboriginal Victorians - a history since 1800" by Richard Broome 2005. A 68 page paperback. Photographic covers, basically brown.australian aborigines, richard broome -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document, Southwood Primary School, Ringwood. - School History
Typed 2 page documentSchool History - S.S. 4857 Southwood