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Marysville & District Historical Society
Article (item) - Magazine Article, Coranderrk-A Station Never a Mission, Unknown
A magazine article on the history of Coranderrk based on a historical component of a survey of Coranderrk Station.A magazine article on the history of Coranderrk based on a historical component of a survey of Coranderrk Station.coranderrk, coranderrk station, dr marie hansen fels, healesville and district aboriginal community, john green, healesville, acheron river, mohican, native police corps, merri creek, closer settlement act, badger creek, hops, cattle, royal commission of 1877, board of enquiry 1881, lake tyers -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, J Sutton Crow family - recollections of life in Mont Albert from 1924, 1992
A few pages from the Crow family history that relate to life in Mont Albert.A few pages from the Crow family history that relate to life in Mont Albert.victoria crescent, mont albert, strathmore, house names, telephone exchange, 1930, (miss) winnie thompson, union road, surrey hills, mont albert central school, christian endeavour group, 1899, telephone services, (mr) edward lloyd, (mr) tom morris, grocer, tom morris's grocery, schools, teachers, (mr) - wenborn, ormiston girls' school, (miss) hazel schlesinger, 1916, trams, (miss) gwen littleton, (mr) alan wills, (miss) jean crow, (mr) ray crow, (miss) nancy barber, (mr) - harley, trafalgar street, wildlife sanctuary, greythorn road, balwyn, (mr) percy grainger -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Booklet (Item) - Historic Factsheet, Artworkz Tourism, MARYSVILLE THE CHALET, Unknown
An ebook regarding the history of The Chalet guest house in Marysville which was produced by Artworkz.An ebook regarding the history of The Chalet guest house in Marysville which was produced by Artworkz.marysville, victoria, australia, the chalet, poontawan, steavenson hotel, albert harrison, margaret harrison, elise ackerman, ralph ackerman, john van ranglerooy, joe keithard, kathy keithard, louisa goding, accommodation, ebook, artworkz, factsheet #376, the marysville chalet -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Article, Mary Karney on Island history, Mid 1970s
Mary Karney's father was David Robb, who owned Cowes's first general store. The talk was for the Friends of the Phillip Island Library.HistoricalPhotocopy of a newspaper article which includes a photo of 6 people, 5 women and one man in the middle. Mary Karney, Edna Thompson, Frank & Helen Jansson, Cherry McFee and Poss Jackson.Author on Island historymary karney, david robb, local history, cowes, cherry mcfee, edna thompson, frank jansson, poss jackson -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, There goes the neighbourhood!; Australia's migrant experience, 1984
This book presents a rich picture of a nation in the making. The negative aspects of Australian immigration are not glossed over and it looks at the terrible consequences for the Aboriginal people, the nineteenth century Chinese experience and the migrant hostel riots of 1952, among its many other topics. Michael Dugan lived locally in Surrey Hills. This book was commissioned by/for: Australian Institute of Multicultural Affairs.The book has a place in this collection by virtue of Michael Dugan having been a local resident.This book presents a rich picture of a nation in the making. The negative aspects of Austaralian immigration are not glossed over and it looks at the terrible consequences for the Aboriginal people, the nineteenth century Chinese experience and the migrant hostel riots of 1952, among its many other topics.Surrey Hills History(mr) michael dugan, (mr) josef szwarc, immigration, social interaction, social life and customs, ethnic communties, multiculturalism, history - australia -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Suburban Voices of Multicultural Manningham, 2004
Results of oral history study on multiculturalism made in the City of Manningha, initiated by the Whitehorse Manningham Regional Library CorporationResults of an oral history study on multiculturalism conducted in the CVity of ManninghamA4 7p. Results of an oral history study made in the City of Manninghamoral history, city of manningham -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, The History of Burwood State School No 461, c1966
Document titled 'Shades of Ballyshanassy -Document titled 'Shades of Ballyshanassy - a history of Burwood State School No 461, 1865 - 1965'.Document titled 'Shades of Ballyshanassy -burwood primary school, no 461, primary schools, leach nancy, leach collection -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Jenean Sparrow, Stawell Fire Brigade History by Jenean Sparrow, 1986
The History of the Stawell Fire BrigadeFawn Paper cover with black & white Poto of a Fire Station with men and carts standing in front.Short History of the Stawell Fire Brigade, compiled from Newspapers, Minute Books & Anecdotes of former Brigade Members by Jenean Sparrow.stawell -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, In the Year of Waterloo
Won as a prize for English and History in December 1904 at Tatura Grammar School. Receipient was James Reilly.Red material covered book with black lines, titles and embosed floral arrangement on front. On spine authors at top under which is a gold square with the title of the book in red, under which is a red floral design with gold back ground. Bottom of spine in gold writing is printers name. Back of book is plain. Page edges are gold.inside cover: Tatura Grammar School Prize James Reilly English and History and signed by the principal Mr Zerscho.tatura grammar school, james reilly, waterloo, zercho -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Shepparton celebrates 150 years of Settlement, 2010
Presented by the Adviser September 1860 - 2010. Surrounded by photographs of people and events in history over many years, in Shepparton. Photograph of Geoff Dobson, Mayor in 2010. History of SheppartonTitle on front cover. back cover - history of Furphy Foundry.history of shepparton, geoff dobson, shepparton mayors -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Made in Shepparton, 1998
To present history of Furphy family and their business over 125 years.Blue covered history of Furphy and Sons 1873-1998 with background representation of Furphy tank.furphy and sons, made in shepparton, tatura, books, history, local -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Wurundjeri notes
Outline of Wurundjeri customs.Outline of Wurundjeri customs. Ed. from 'A Concise history of the Wurundjeri tribe' by Robert Mate.Outline of Wurundjeri customs. wurundjeri aboriginal tribe, concise history -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Conferring of Freedom of Entry to the City of Nunawading on the City of Nunawading Highland Pipe Band, 1993
Conferring of Freedom of Entry to the City of Nunawading on the City of Nunawading Highland Pipe BandConferring of Freedom of Entry to the City of Nunawading on the City of Nunawading Highland Pipe Band - includes the History of this Ceremony.Conferring of Freedom of Entry to the City of Nunawading on the City of Nunawading Highland Pipe Band city of nunawading highland pipe band, city of nunawading -
Kyneton RSL Sub Branch
Framed Story, Lieut. Percival Edward Nuttall
Lieut Percival Edward Nuttal was born in Kyneton, 14 April 1885. He served in WW1, 50th BN AIF and was decorated with both a Military Cross and a Military Medal. This framed history of his service is part of a display which includes photographs and replicas of his medals.Framed A4 page of Percy Nuttall historyPercy Nuttall made a life member in 1938nuttal, military cross -
Greensborough Historical Society
Genealogical document, John James Jeffery, 1957o
Details the life and family history of John James Jeffery, his English roots and his time in Greensborough as a poultry farmer. Prepared by his son John Jefferey in 2008.Gives the origin of Jeffery Court, (off Nepean St).2 x A4 pages.Family history of John James Jeffery, john james jeffrey, poultry farm, nepean street, greensborough, arthur street greensborough. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, Vermont Football Club, 2010
History of Vermont Football Club 1920-2010.History of Vermont Football Club 1920-2010, comp. and written by Martin Nolan. Incl. club history, player details, game reports, photos, articles and transcriptions from Ringwood newspapers. Contents: Vols. 1-3 History; Vols. 4-6 Extracts from Ringwood newspapers 1959-2009; Voils. 7-8 Game reports 2009-2010History of Vermont Football Club 1920-2010.vermont football club, player details, game reports, photos, articles, tyranscriptions -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Drawing, Edward Henty, n.d
Ink drawing of Edward Henty. Text describing brief history of Edward Henty and his achievements. Framed drawing on paper under glass. Plain stained timber frame.Front: Label attached to glass 'L.L.H. HISTORY HOUSE, DONATED BY MRS DOROTHY WOOLCOCK 36 TOWNSEND ST PORTLAND January 1991. Back: Yellow sticky label numbered H/H26edward henty, henty, portrait, drawing -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Nunawading Historical Society, 1965, 1966
Clippings of articles on the inauguration of Nunawading Historical SocietyClippings of articles on the inauguration of Nunawading Historical Society and its intention to publish a short history of the district.Clippings of articles on the inauguration of Nunawading Historical Society nunawading historical society, 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 -
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 -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Harvey A L Clark, The Ranks of the Old Pioneers - A Family History, 1986
A Short History of the Harvey and Clark Familes in Australia.1: Yellow card with Black Plastic Binding. Black Design with Text Inside. 2: Orange Paper with black design Text inside.The Ranks of The old Pioneers by Harvey A.L. Clark A Family History Inside: Donated to the Stawell Historical Society by Harvey A L Clarkstawell, harvey -
Clunes Museum
Book, RONALD WILLIAM FOULKES 5 TRELOAR STREET SALE 3850, 1999
FOULKES FAMILIES HISTORY IN AUSTRALIABLUE COVERED BOOK - I HAVE CALLED YOU BY NAME A SHORT HISTORY OF THE FOULKES FAMILY IN AUSTRALIA.foulkes family, family history -
Clunes Museum
book, HEDGES & BELL PTY. LTD. HIGH ST. MARYBOROUGH VIC, MARYBOROUGH 1854 - 1954 THE STORY OF A CENTURY, 1954
CARDBOARD COVERED BOOK OF MARYBOROUGH'S HISTORY. BY HAROLD V. NUNN 64 Pages, TITLED ' THE STORY OF A CENTURY'local history, book -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, Dante, Alighieri et al, Inferno, c. 1860
The epic poem follows Dante's journey through hell.Green cloth-covered spine and cardboard covers. Dark green and gold pattern around border of cover. Text on cover in gold.The epic poem follows Dante's journey through hell.religion, 14th century, italy, poetry, epic poem -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, Surrey Hills' Non-Government Schools, 2016
Provides background and history of the fifteen non-government (independant) schools in Surrey HillsProvides background and history of the fifteen non-government (independant) schools in Surrey Hills 124pschools - boroondara, st joseph's home and residential school, campden ladies college, surrey college, hessle school, ormiston college, ladies high school (jessie tait), surrey hills preparatory grammar school, surrey hills kindergarten and preparatory school, tower house school, craighall, milverton ladies college, our holy redeemer school, our lady's primary school, st andrew's presbyterian school, miss mccleverty's girls high school, (mr) ken james, st brigids, jessie tait -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, The Schneider Family: celebrating Fr. Schneider, centenarian, 2013
A history of the Schneider family that evolved from Fr. Geoffrey Schneider's forthcoming 100th birthday.A history of the Schneider family that evolved from Fr. Geoffrey Schneider's forthcoming 100th birthday.(fr) (mr) geoffrey schneider, (fr) (mr) victor schneider, (ms) kristin schneider, valonia motors, canterbury road, surrey hills, (miss) marjorie magdalen bowen, (miss) doris kathleen bowen, (mr) victor bowen, (mr) matthew bowen, (miss) matilda schneider, (mr) archibald cleary, genealogy -
Clunes Museum
Document - REPORT - HISTORY OF CHURCH ORGAN, 1985
THE HISTORY OF THE ST-PAULS ANGLICAN CHURCH ORGAN SENT TO REVEREND N.A. CONNELL FROM MR. J.R. MACNEIL, ACTING ADMINISTRATOR NATIONAL TRUST OF AUSTRALIA.PHOTOCOPY OF THE HISTORY OF THE CHURCH ORGAN AT ST. PAULS ANGLICAN CHURCH, CLUNES.RE-ORGAN - ST - PAULS ANGLICAN CHURCH TEMPLETON STREET, CLUNES.st-pauls anglican, organ, history of the church organ, st. pauls anglican chhurch -
Hume City Civic Collection
Book, Saltwater River History Trails
This book which was printed in 1984 gives not only the geology of the area but also the history of the various areas that Jacksons Creek and the Saltwater River now known as the Maribyrnong River pass through. There are many drawings and photos accompanying the information relating to the various areas and buildings researched in this book. From Sunbury to Williamstown some of the names and places mentioned include John Aitken, George Evans, William J.T. Clarke, Ben Eadie, Rupertswood, Goonawarra Vineyard, Organ Pipes, Glenara, Walter Clark, Keilor, Overnewton, Avondale Heights, Solomons ford, Riverview Tea Gardens, Anglers Hotel, Aberfeldie Park, Humes Pipe Works, Powder Magazine, Maribyrnong, Munitions factories, Footscray Park, Flemington, Footscray, Yarraville, Newport, Williamstown, Commonwealth reserve, the blue stone lighthouse. A small cream/olive green colour covered printed book of 74 pages. The front cover shows part of a pen and wash drawing of a homestead. It has the name of the book and the author Hugh Anderson printed at the top of the cover and Sunbury to the Sea printed at the bottom. There are many drawings and photos included in the book.SALTWATER RIVER/HISTORY TRAILS/HUGH ANDERSON/Sunbury to the Seasaltwater river, maribyrnong river, jacksons creek, anderson hugh, sunbury, keilor, organ pipes national park, solomons ford, riverview tea gardens, humes pipe works, powder magazine, footscray, yarraville, newport, williamstown -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Kew Historical Society, 'Karana', Walpole Street, 1958
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Information file containing information about Karana Aged Care Community, including 2-page typed notes on the history of the facility. Also a query re its historykew historical society - archives, kew - history, karana - walpole street - kew (vic), aged care facilities - kew (vic), ruth wilkinskew historical society - archives, kew - history, karana - walpole street - kew (vic), aged care facilities - kew (vic), ruth wilkins -
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