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Otway Districts Historical SocietyBook, Colac Herald Press, Memories of Lavers Hill and district, July 1964
... A souvenir booklet of memories of the early days... of the early days of the Otways giving some idea of the hardships ...A souvenir booklet of memories of the early days of the Otways giving some idea of the hardships, humour and identities that were an essential part of those times.Memories of Lavers Hill and district. Reunion Ball and switching on of S.E.C. power to Lavers Hill and Johanna districts, July 24, 1964. Colac (Vic); np; 1964. 20 p.; illus. Soft cover."Pop, Jim & I", Ray Milnes.otways; lavers hill; johanna; state electricity commission; memories; anecdotes; -
Melbourne LegacyPhotograph, Junior Legatees
... on the early days of Legacy (01478) as well as the physical training... on the early days of Legacy (01478) as well as the physical training ...A black and white photo of a Junior Legacy Cricket team, probably from the 1920s or 1930s. According to a 1928 report on the early days of Legacy (01478) as well as the physical training classes provided by Legacy for the boys physical welfare there was also cricket, football, Lacrosse and swimming clubs, all supervised and coached. This photo was with other photos from the early days of Legacy, including cricket team, football team, and early camps at Somers. A record of the type of activities that Legacy provided in the early years for the young legatees in their care.Black and white photo of an early Legacy cricket team.Hand written on back 'Junior Legacy Cricket Team' in blue pen. Stamped '2 12' in blue ink.cricket, team, junior legatee -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumPhotograph - original, Tatura Museum, 1990
... early days in meeting room at Museum. Hessian display boards.... Glover in very early days in meeting room at Museum. Hessian ...B. Doller, M. Normington, L. Harrison, I. Glover in very early days in meeting room at Museum. Hessian display boards in background.Colour photograph of 4 members of Tatura Historical Society discussing submission to Tidy Towns Museum Section August 1988on back:.names as belowtatura museum -
Otway Districts Historical SocietyBook, Lavers Hill Hall Committee, Early Otway residents, 14 January 1989
... histories of the early days of Lavers Hill and District. A short... of family histories of the early days of Lavers Hill and District ...This booklet is an incomplete collection of family histories of the early days of Lavers Hill and District. A short history of the Lavers Hill Hall building is also provived.Early Otway residents. Lavers Hill Hall Committee. Lavers Hill Hall Committee; Lavers Hill (Vic); 1989. ii, 36 p. Soft cover. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - VAL CAMPBELL COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH OF LAUREN AND VAL CAMPBELL, 1990s
... Campbell Dist Medal and mum Val Campbell. Early days Val Campbell.... Early days Val Campbell poolside. Written on the back: 1990s ...Colour photo of Lauren and her mother Val Campbell. They are standing together on grass beside a swimming pool which has marked lanes. Lauren is wearing a medal around her neck. In the background is a group of people sitting on the grass under a blue and white umbrella. Written on the front of the photo: 1990s Lauren Campbell Dist Medal and mum Val Campbell. Early days Val Campbell poolside. Written on the back: 1990s.recreations, sports, swimming -
Bendigo Military MuseumSign - SIGN, RSL AUXILIARY XMAS EFFORT, Mid 1960's
... be from the early days of Decimal Currency from 1966. Refer Cat... be from the early days of Decimal Currency from 1966. Refer Cat ...This sign for the Bendigo RSL Womens Auxiliary would be from the early days of Decimal Currency from 1966. Refer Cat No 8021 for the Bendigo RSL Auxiliary.Sign, rectangular shape thin metal, white background, text is in blue, black and red colours.brsl, smirsl, bendigo womens auxiliary, sign, wabrsl -
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Greensborough Historical SocietyGreeting Card, Bluestone House [corner Church Lane and Hailes Street], 1990s
... Greensborough’s early days. The house was once owned by Richard Marsh... bluestone cottage from Greensborough’s early days. The house ...A postcard showing an original bluestone cottage from Greensborough’s early days. The house was once owned by Richard Marsh and family. Original artwork by Maria Barbaro.This card is part of a series of well known Greensborough homes.A small greeting card featuring a painting of a bluestone house, corner of Church Lane and Hailes Street Greensborough. There is also an envelope included.Ink stamp on rear cover states "Original Artwork by Maria Barbaro" www.mariabarbaro.com greensborough houses, greeting cards, maria barbaro, hailes street, richard marsh, marsh family -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumBook, Stewart (Bill)Morvell et al, Heart of the Valley, Toolamba 1840-1983, 1983
... early days of Hume and Hovell, agriculture, schools, churches... of Toolamba. From early days of Hume and Hovell, agriculture, schools ...Written to accurately record the history of Toolamba. From early days of Hume and Hovell, agriculture, schools, churches, sport and recreation. Names on Roll of Teachers and Pupils.Brown hard cover. Title in gold writing. Cream dust jacket, green writing. Sketch of gum leaves surrounding a scene of bush log hut. Family with man cutting trees. From a wood carving by Nicholas Bartels. 2nd copy. L3458.toolamba -
National Wool MuseumIllustration
... Building in the early days of its use as the National Wool Museum... the Dennys Lascelles Building in the early days of its use ...Each illustration is of a scene inside the Dennys Lascelles Building in the early days of its use as the National Wool Museum. The artists were members of the CEP Project.CEP P3oject/ Drawings and watercolours/ of/ Dennys Lascelleswool stores -
Clunes MuseumPhotograph, CHARLIE FARR PHOTOGRAPHY
... . THEY RAN A PRIVATE SCHOOL IN FRASER STREET,CLUNES IN THE EARLY DAYS.... THEY RAN A PRIVATE SCHOOL IN FRASER STREET,CLUNES IN THE EARLY DAYS ...THE THREE MATHEWS SISTERS WERE OLD CLUNES EDENTITIES. THEY RAN A PRIVATE SCHOOL IN FRASER STREET,CLUNES IN THE EARLY DAYS. THEY WERE MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND,SEPIA PHOTOGRAPH OF THREE LADIES - THE MISSES MATHEWS.FLORENCE D. 1941, MRS FRANZ WEICKHARDT EMMA D. 1948, ANNIE D. 1943.photography, early citizens., florence, the misses mathews -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyMixed media - Video, RDHS Guest Speaker Presentation - "Land Title History, 64 Wonga Road, Ringwood" - Peter Fry
... and interesting history dating back to the early days of orcharding... to the early days of orcharding in the district. Digitised video (662MB ...Digitised video (662MB). Duration: 12 minutes. Recorded March, 2019. (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)Presentation: Peter Fry has done quite a bit of tracing of properties in the Ringwood area where he grew up. In this talk, Peter presents an example of his research, covering the house and property now known as 64 Wonga Road, which has a long and interesting history dating back to the early days of orcharding in the district. -
Clunes Museum
Print, BREAKING THE NEWS, 1887
... LONGSTAFF LIVED IN CLUNES IN HIS EARLY DAYS.... IN CLUNES IN HIS EARLY DAYS. print longstaff sir john breaking ...ORIGINAL PAINTING HANGING IN WESTERN AUSTRALIAN ART GALLERY - PICTURE DEPICTS MINING TRAGEDIES IN THE LAST CENTURY. JOHN LONGSTAFF LIVED IN CLUNES IN HIS EARLY DAYS.FRAMED PRINT OF JOHN LONGSTAFF'S "BREAKING THE NEWS" OIL ON CANVAS, LIGHT COLOURED WOOD FRAME"BREAKING THE NEWS" OIL ON CANVAS. ORIGINAL IS IN THE COLLECTION OF THE ART GALLERY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA.COPYRIGHT RESERVED.print, longstaff sir john, breaking the news -
Melbourne LegacyPhotograph, Junior Legatees, c1930
... on the early days of Legacy (01478) as well as the physical training... on the early days of Legacy (01478) as well as the physical training ...Two black and white photos of a Junior Legacy Cricket team, probably from the 1920s or 1930s. According to a 1928 report on the early days of Legacy (01478) as well as the physical training classes provided by Legacy for the boys physical welfare there was also cricket, football, Lacrosse and swimming clubs, all supervised and coached. This photo was with other photos from the early days of Legacy, including cricket team, football team, and early camps at Balnarring/Somers (saved as 01915 to 01934). A record of the type of activities that Legacy provided in the early years for the young legatees in their care.Black and white photo x 2 of early Legacy football teams.Hand written on back 'Junior Legacy Football Team' in blue pen. Stamped '2 14' in blue ink. Stamped 'Printed by Harringtons' in grey ink.team, junior legatee, football -
Melbourne LegacyPhotograph, Junior Legatees, 1934
... around the 1930s from the early days of Legacy, including cricket... on 11 March 1934. According to a 1928 report on the early days ...A black and white photo of a Roy Gilbert, a junior legatee taken on 11 March 1934. According to a 1928 report on the early days of Legacy (01478) as well as the physical training classes provided by Legacy for the boys physical welfare there was also cricket, football, tennis, Lacrosse and swimming clubs, all supervised and coached. This photo was with a group of photos from around the 1930s from the early days of Legacy, including cricket team, football team, and camps at Balnarring/Somers (saved as 01915 to 01934).A record of the type of activities that Legacy provided in the early years for the young legatees in their care.Black and white photo of a junior legatee playing tennis.Hand written on back 'Roy Gilbert' in blue pen and '11.3.34' in pencil. Stamped 'E 325' in blue ink. A Kodak print on Velox paper.junior legatee, tennis -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Document, Will JA Bostock, 1940
... family members have been important in Warrnambool since the early... have been important in Warrnambool since the early days ...This is a copy of the Will of John Augustus Bostock a grazier from "Preston Estate", Mansfield Victoria . The Bostock family members have been important in Warrnambool since the early days of settlement.This item is of minor interest as part of the Bostock collection held by WDHS.This is an A3 sheet of paper folded to make four pages. It has black typing on all pages. 1940 Will of J. A Bostock ESQ. -
Puffing Billy RailwayStation Sign - Entrance Tickets
... Station Sign - Entrance Tickets A sign from the early days... A sign from the early days of the Puffing Billy Preservation ...Station Sign - Entrance Tickets A sign from the early days of the Puffing Billy Preservation Society era, to advise where the entrance was to obtain tickets for travel on Puffing Billy. Historic - Puffing Billy Railway Station Sign from the early days of the Puffing Billy Preservation Society era. Used to advise where the entrance was to obtain tickets for travel on Puffing Billy. Station Sign - Entrance Tickets wooden brown with yellow lettering painted signEntrance Ticketspuffing billy, station sign -
Bendigo Military MuseumFlag - FLAG, 1 RAR, C. 1950’s
... This flag is very old and possibly goes back to the early... goldfields This flag is very old and possibly goes back to the early ...This flag is very old and possibly goes back to the early days of 1 RAR. Item in the collection relating to Frank “Dinky” Dean BEM, refer 124.2 for his service details.Flag, cotton, rectangular shape, blue back ground with the figure “1” in LH top corner, centre has depiction of the Royal Australian Regiment badge, has a kangaroo centre, crossed rifles, end has rope through for hanging.Sewn on, “Duty First, Royal Australian Regiment”flags, 1 rar, -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyPosters - 9 in the Set, The Famous Bogong School, Beyond the Gate-(up and down) , A Good Life, The Precursors, Great Expectations, Windows to Yesterday, c1998
... of the Kiewa Valley from the early days, farming and the Kiewa Hydro... the early days, farming and the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme ...These posters were produced for a display during the Mt Beauty Music Festival in 1998. They cover the history of the Kiewa Valley from the early days, farming and the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. These posters summarise the history of the Kiewa Valley and were compiled using memories, publications and documents. The posters are clear and useful for display.Large glossy cardboard posters: Mostly blue and white with photos and writing of the history of different aspects of the Kiewa Valley 1. Bogong School 2. Bogong Village 3. Mt Beauty 4. Tawonga 5. The Early Years 6. Kiewa Hydro Story 7. The Kiewa Valley Runs 8 & 9. Cattlemen & Huts of High Plains. Created for display with sources sighted. See KVHS 0956 bogong state school. bogong village. state electricity commission of victoria. tawonga. surveyors. mt beauty. camps. kiewa hydro electric scheme. kiewa valley. -
Mont De LanceyBook, Peter Cuffley, Buggies & Horse-Drawn Vehicles in Australia, 1994
... On the front ight end paperin the early days from the 1800's-1900's. Pp... the early days from the 1800's-1900's. Pp.208. Buggies & Horse-Drawn ...This book evokes the fascinating golden era of horse-drawn vehicles in Australia in the 1800 and 1900's. The author's practical expertise and first-hand research and a wealth of contemporary illustrations, make it an indispensable guide for both the collector and restorer. It traces the development of horse-drawn road transport from the boom period of coach building to its decline in the early decades of the 20th century.A large square green paperback book about Buggies & Horse-Drawn Vehicles used for transport in Australia. The cover has a green border with a picture of a man and boy sitting in an open one horse-drawn buggy outside a house. There are many diagrams, photos and illustrations throughout. It discusses in-depth, the history, types and various aspects of these vehicles used On the front ight end paperin the early days from the 1800's-1900's. Pp.208.non-fictionThis book evokes the fascinating golden era of horse-drawn vehicles in Australia in the 1800 and 1900's. The author's practical expertise and first-hand research and a wealth of contemporary illustrations, make it an indispensable guide for both the collector and restorer. It traces the development of horse-drawn road transport from the boom period of coach building to its decline in the early decades of the 20th century.australian history, social history, horse-drawn vehicles, early road transport, coaches, buggies -
Greensborough Historical SocietyNewspaper clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, The 12-Mile Local Landmark Pulled Out By Vandals, 31/01/1984
... location were it had stood since the very early days of settlement... the Grimshaw Street location were it had stood since the very early ...A newspaper article relating the history, significance and later theft of a 12 Mile marker from the Grimshaw Street location were it had stood since the very early days of settlement of the district. The road marker had been a local landmark. A photocopy of an article fromt the Diamond Valley News.Nilgrimshaw street, melbourne gpo, 12 mile marker, greensborough -
Buninyong & District Historical SocietyPhotograph - Colour photograph, Colour photograph of May Williams (nee Coxall) 1994
... a link to the early days in Buninyong.... a link to the early days in Buninyong. May's interview ...May Williams was the granddaughter of Samuel Coxall who came to Buninyong in the 1860s and became a market gardener. May remembered her grandparents as a child and thus provided a link to the early days in Buninyong.May's interview for the Oral History of Buninyong provides details of the social, agricultural and cultural history of the township and surrounding districts from the mid 19th century until the end of the 20th century.Colour photograph of May Williams 1994May Williams (nee Coxall) Aged 91, February 1994 in her garden at Scotsburn, on day of Oral History Interviews, looking at Apple tree her father Samuel gave her on her wedding daybuninyong, coxall family, market gardens, webbville, scotsburn -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyMail Bag
... and later at Mt Beauty. In the early days this bag was collected... Beauty. In the early days this bag was collected ...This bag was used by the Timekeeper at Pretty Valley camp to carry timesheets to the administration building at Bogong and later at Mt Beauty. In the early days this bag was collected by the Timekeeper who rode a horse to the camps fortnightly.SECV - Kiewa Hydro Electric SchemeBrown leather mail bag with stitched gusset. Metal and leather handle fastened at the top by two metal rings attached to a leather covered rod. A flap at the front fastened by two metal press studs. Front pocket of leather and transparent material stitched on. Internal leather strap fastened by metal press stud in the centre. "SEC MAIL" stamped on the front flap and back of bag. Written inside in ink "BAG NO.11 TIMEKEEPER - PRETTY VALLEY". secv, khes, mail bag, timekeeper, pretty valley, payroll -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Souvenir Glass, South West HealthCare celebrating 150 years, 2004
... with the establishment of a benevolent society but little is known of the early... of a benevolent society but little is known of the early days. Over 150 ...The Warrnambool hospital was commenced around 1850 with the establishment of a benevolent society but little is known of the early days. Over 150 years the hospital has been an imposing building and central part of the Warrnambool community. A common item with links to a major establishment in the city.Clear stemmed glass with white lettering on side in white.South West Health Care celebrating 150 years with logo above lettering.warrnambool base hospital, 150 years warrnambool hospital -
Greensborough Historical SocietyNewsletter - Article, Newsletter, Greenhills and North Greensborough Progress Association, Golden Jubilee, Briar Hill Primary School No.4341, 04/05/1977
... Newsletter 04/05/1977. It tells the story of the early days... of the early days of the school. briar hill primary school Newsletter ...In 1977, Briar Hill Primary School [BH4341] celebrated its golden jubilee (50 years). This article appears in the Community Newsletter 04/05/1977. It tells the story of the early days of the school.Newsletter, 24p., illus. (some col.).briar hill primary school -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaPrint (item) - Calendar, Mission to Seafarers Australia 2019, 2019
... The Mission has been issuing a calendar since its early... melbourne The Mission has been issuing a calendar since its early ...The Mission has been issuing a calendar since its early days. They were sold for fundraising. Famous artists like Daryl Lindsay in 1924 and John Shirlow in 1929 created the frontispiece for those calendars.calendar, 2019, fundraising, mission to seafarers, australia, seamens' mission, mission to seamen, kalendar, marketing, joan lindsay nee a beckett weigall, daryl lindsay -
Greensborough Historical SocietyNewspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley News, Tom Vickers remembers the days of playing footy in Main Street, 12/12/1985
... Greensborough chemist Tom Vickers recall the early days... recall the early days after he came to Greensborough 1941 ...Greensborough chemist Tom Vickers recall the early days after he came to Greensborough 1941 - playing football in the Main Street, working closely with Doctor Cordner and delivering prescriptions to Hurstbridge via train.Photocopy of a news article, black and white text and image.tom vickers, cordner family, main street greensborough -
Clunes MuseumPhotograph, WOODCHOP
... IN THE EARLY DAYS MR. FRANK HARRIS SENIOR DONATED THE USE...IN THE EARLY DAYS MR. FRANK HARRIS SENIOR DONATED THE USE ...IN THE EARLY DAYS MR. FRANK HARRIS SENIOR DONATED THE USE OF TRUCK AND A COMMITTEE ORGANISED THE ANNUAL WOOD CHOP FOR THE CLUNES HOSPITAL. A FUN DAY WAS HAD BY ALL - AN ENJOYABLE PICNIC ATMOSPERE AND WOOD FOR THE HOSPITAL.BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN AT CLUNES HOSPITAL WOOD CHOP.local history, hospital, wood chop -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Statuette, Simpson and His Donkey, Unknown
... of Private John Simpson Kirkpatrick who, during the early days... Kirkpatrick who, during the early days of the Gallipoli campaign ...John Simpson Kirkpatrick enlisted in the Australian Army Medical Corps serving as a stretcher bearer at Gallipoli. With the help of a donkey he recovered wounded from the battlefield, often under fire. He was killed in action on 19 May 1915 and was awarded a Mention in Despatches for his act of bravery.Simpson and his donkey has become the most famous of the images arising from Australia's Gallipoli Campaign in the First World WarA small statuette depicting a World War 1 Australian serviceman assisting a wounded comrade who is riding on a donkey. This statuette is made from pewter and symbolises the brave deeds of Private John Simpson Kirkpatrick who, during the early days of the Gallipoli campaign, similarly assisted a number of wounded servicemen. This Army Medical Corps serviceman was a stretcher bearer and commonly known as "Simpson". The statuette is mounted on a stained wooden base which has a small title plate at its front edge.Title plate inscribed "SIMPSON AND HIS DONKEY" -
Eltham District Historical Society IncBook, John L. Ryan, Before you came : mines, myths & memories of Diamond Creek / by John L. Ryan, 1972
... the book covers the following topics: early days, first settlers... the book covers the following topics: early days, first settlers ...Subtitled mines, myths and memories of Diamond Creek the book covers the following topics: early days, first settlers, Nillumbik- the town, state school, the churches, growth of a town, early pioneers and stories of the past. PhotographsPaperback; 55 p. : ill., port. ; 21 cm.ISBN 0959895019diamond creek, nillumbik, gold mining, gold miners -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.Photograph, c1940s
... in Sunbury in the early days of European settlement along Macedon... in Sunbury in the early days of European settlement along Macedon ...The people in the photograph are outside the Sir John Franklin Hotel which was one of the first hotels to be established in Sunbury in the early days of European settlement along Macedon Street. It continued to operate into the first half of the twentieth century.A non-digital black and white photograph with a cream border. of twenty two people and a dog standing and sitting outside a hotel building.sir john franklin hotel, hotels, sunbury
