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Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo - Casey.P, Richards & Co. Photos Ballaarat, Mr. P.Casey.Learmonth ANA Branch No 75,1912, Circa 1912
In 1912 Mr. P.Casey was a Committee member of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75.This photo is a section of original collection of photos showing all members of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75 in 1912.Black and white photo of Mr. P.Casey.It is rectangular with a shaped cutout top.Set in a brown woodgrain look mount with his name(and role) inscribed in white at the base.It is in the second row forth from right in a collection of photos which depict all 1912 members of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75. LEARMONTH ANA BRANCH NO 75. PRESENTED TO C.MEDWELL.ESQ. BY HIS FELLOW MEMBERS AS A MARK OF ESTEEM & APPRECIATIONOF VALUABLE SERVICES RENDERED TO NTHE BRANCH AS SECRETARY. LEARMONTH 1912.p casey committe member, learmonth ana branch no 75 1912 -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Minute book,Papers, Ringwood Hall Committee minutes and correspondence regarding collection and presentation to Mr. P.T. Young, Manager of E.S.&A. Bank, on departure from Ringwood - 1924, 1924
A special minute and account book set up to record the organisation for the departure of Mr. P.T. Young, bank manager, who was very involved in the community.Mottled dark blue covered foolscap minute book and account book with only a few pages used. Also, bundle of papers of guest list and acceptances for the departure of Mr. P.T. Young. +Additional Keywords: Young, P.T. / Aird, J.G. -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo - Patterson, Richards & Co. Photos, Mr. A. Patterson.1912, "circa 1912 "
In 1912 Mr. A. Patterson was a member of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75 Original Historic photo depicting all members of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75 in 1912Black and white photo of Mr. A. Patterson, rectangular with a curved top, is set in a brown woodgrain mount.Around the left and right sides are decorative features in white and his name is inscribed at the bottom.The photo is second from left in second row of collection of photos of all Learmonth ANA Branch No 75 Members of 1912. LEARMONTH ANA BRANCH NO 75, PRESENTED TO C. MEDWELL ESQ. BY HIS FELLOW MEMBERS AS A MARK OF ESTEEM & APPRECIATION OF VALUABLE SERVICES RENDERED TO THE BRANCH AS SECRETARY. LEARMONTH 1912.learmonth ana branch no 75 1912, mr a patterson 1912 -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Historical Society Inc. -- Original Members L to R Mrs Dawn Miller, Mrs H Croft, Mr Geoff Sudholz, Mr Allan Miller, Mrs Jean Hughes & Mr John Muller 1981 -- Coloured
Stawell Historical Society Inc. Original Members. L To R Mrs Dawn Miller. Mrs H Croft. Mr Geoff Sudholz. Mr Allan Miller. Mrs Jean Hughes and Mr John Muller. 1981stawell -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Memorabilia, Inviations to Mr. J.K. McCaskill to attend the Holeproof Christmas Festivities in Ringwood, Victoria, on 12th. and 13th. December, 1946
Mr. J.K. McCaskill was a Mayor of Ringwood, Victoria 1. Holeproof LTD., Ringwood and Nunawading, Requesting the pleasure of the company of His Worship, the Mayor Cr. McCaskill and Mrs. McCaskill at their Staff Christmas Dance to be held in the Ringwood Town Hall on Thursday December 12th. 1946 2. Bifold with picture of Santa Claus on front. An inviation to Mr. McCaskill to the Xmas Party on 13th. December 1946. Not replied to. -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Photograph, colour 'Reconstruction Site' Feb. 1984, February 1st 1984
The original small, pioneer cottage was built in the late 1840s to early1850s, by an unknown pioneer. It was located on part of a 30 Acre allotment that was originally part of Dendy’s Special Survey granted in 1841. The doors and window sashes, (made of red deal joinery timber), as well as the brass locks and fittings, are from the original cottage, and were imported from England. The fire-place bricks are from the original cottage, and are sun-dried, (not kiln fired), and are hand-made. Convict marks can be seen on two bricks. There is a small display of external cladding shingles from the original pioneer cottage. These shingles were hand-split, and most likely made from locally collected timber The nails included in this display were used to fasten the shingles on the original cottage, and are also hand-made. The cottage was occupied by William Box and family from 1865 until 1914 when it was sold to William Reitman who resided there until 1950. The enamel nameplate, “Colonial”, on the wall of the cottage, was the name chosen for the original pioneer cottage by Mr William Reitman, when he purchased the property in around 1915, for 1200 Pounds approximately. In 1974 Mr Lewis, a timber specialist, found the dilapidated building on property he had recently purchased in Jasper Rd and suggested it be reconstructed and relocated. Moorabbin Council agreed and the cottage was rebuilt just about 250 metres from its original site. The cost of the rebuild was met by 'Victoria's 150th Committee, plus a small grant from the City of Moorabbin, and Mr Laurie Lewis donated much of the timber for the reconstruction. The re-constructed cottage plan has followed faithfully the original dimensions, and plan of the original pioneer cottage, and as many original items from that cottage’s long occupation have been incorporated. The photographs in Album 1 record the progress of the reconstruction from February 1984 to the First Public Open Day November 18th 1984These 2 photographs show the Builders Mr Moody & Mr Smith preparing the site in Joyce Park at the commencement of the 'Reconstruction in February 1984. Mrs H. Deam and Mr A. Smith, CMHS members, took these photographs to record the progress of the 'Reconstruction' from February 1984 to November 1984. Although 'Box Cottage' is a re-construction, it is an unique museum that, being located in the midst of a modern community in Ormond Victoria, can educate and demonstrate many aspects of the early settler’s way of life in Victoria. As such, it is an invaluable resource for students and all kinds of visitors. The Business card of the Builders is now 30years old2 x colour photographs of work beginning on the reconstruction of Box Cottage in Joyce Park February 1984 and 1 business card of the Builders, Moody & SmithPhotographs Back : a) 1-2-84 / Box Cottage / Mr Moody & Mr Smith ; b) 1st Day 1st Feb 1984 / Box Cottage Card Front : Centre ; Moody & Smith / BUILDERS / Left ; 8 Worthing Rd / HIGHETT 3190 / MELBOURNE / TEL 95-1463 / BUS. & PRIVATE Right ; 7 North Ct. / HIGHETT 3190 / MELBOURNE / TEL 95-5310 / BUS. & PRIVATEbrighton, moorabbin, cottages, pioneers, ormond, colonial, mckinnon, dendy henry, box william, box elizabeth, reitman william, convicts lewis timber co. ltd., deam h, museums, box alonzo -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood High School. Mr. Bloomfield, MLA. Minister Education, Mr. Bennet, Principal and two school prefects. c.1956-7
Written on back of photograph, "Ringwood High School. Mr. Bloomfield, MLA. Minister Education. Mr. Bennet, Principal and two school prefects". There is no indication as to the occasion that this photograph was taken on or the date. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Register of Sales, 1897 - 1906
Minute book containing Register (and alphabetical index) of land sales in and around Melbourne, 1897 - 1906Minute book containing Register (and alphabetical index) of land sales in and around Melbourne, 1897 - 1906 by T.R.B. Morton & Coghll, Auctioneers.Minute book containing Register (and alphabetical index) of land sales in and around Melbourne, 1897 - 1906 land sales, t.r.b. morton & coghill -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Williams Mr. seated, 2001
Mr. Williams seatedwilliams mr, photograph, people -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Mr. & Mrs. Williams, 2001
Mr. & Mrs. Williamswilliams, mr & mrs, photograph, people -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo - Creelman J.R, Richards & Co Photos, Mr. J.R.Creelman. Learmonth ANA Branch No 75,1912, "Circa 1912"
In 1912 Mr. J.R.Creelman was a member of the Learmonth ANA Branch No75.This photo is a section of the original photo showing all the members of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75 in 1912. This black and white photo of Mr J.R.Creelman, oval in shape, is set in a brown woodgrain mount.To the top right and bottom left are painted decorative features in white and his name is inscribed in white at the base.It forms part of a collection of photos of all members of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75 in 1912.The photo is second from left in third row.LEARMONTH ANA BRANCH NO 75. PRESENTED TO C. MEDWELL ESQ. BY HIS FELLOW MEMBERS AS A MARK OF ESTEEM & APPRECIATION OF VALUABLE SERVICES RENDERED TO THE BRANCH AS SECRETARY. LEARMONTH 1912.learmonth ana branch no 75, mr l r creelman 1912 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Mr K. S. Anderson, Sir Robert and Dame Patttie Menzies, Mr ECP Hughes, Mr K. S. Anderson, Sir Robert and Dame Patttie Menzies, Mr ECP Hughes, 1950s
Poss. Port of Portland Collection.4 people standing on clifftop. Overlooking construction of harbour works 1950's. Black and white photo.Front: Sticker - from left Mr K.S. Anderson, Sir Robert Menzies, Dame Pattie Menzies, Mr. E.C.P. Hughes (Chief Engineer) Back: Portland Harbour Trust Commission -
Mont De Lancey
Decorative object - Conestoga Wagon, Mr Chas W Davis, Unknown
The collection of thirteen model horse drawn vehicles were carefully handmade by Mr Chas W Davis 1925 - 2002. He was a talented artist and saw doctor. This model of a horse drawn Canestoga Wagon replicates the vehicle that enjoyed respect from the public during the 1880's. A model of a long covered Conestoga Wagon with two horses, brown and tan. The cream fabric covers curved shaped metal bands and is laced with string around the base to attach it to the wagon.It has a green base, green wooden seat and footrest. There are two wooden barrels attached by wire on one side and the other side has a luggage box. It has two small gold painted spoked wheels with painted black tyres at the front and two larger ones at the back. The forerunner of the Conestoga Wagon had its origin in Europe as a mobile home for shepherds and nomads in the early 1800's. The east coast of America became home to people from all over Western Europe so the old wagon designs were carried to the New World. The wagons were named after a river in Lancaster County Pennsylvania where the Stutz family built them for the western treks of history. Fondly known as the 'Prairie Schooner', the cost in 1840 was $48.00, unpainted spare wheels $8.00, Lawson axles $12.00. They came in 12 and 14 feet beds.replicas, models, scale models, vehicles, carriages, horse drawn vehicles, toy horses, drays -
Mont De Lancey
Decorative object - Conestoga Wagon, Mr Chas W Davis, Unknown
The collection of thirteen model horse drawn vehicles were carefully handmade by Mr Chas W Davis 1925 - 2002. He was a talented artist and saw doctor. This model of a horse drawn Canestoga Wagon replicates the vehicle that enjoyed respect from the public during the 1880's. A model of a long covered Conestoga Wagon with two horses, brown and tan. The cream fabric covers curved shaped metal bands and is laced with string around the base to attach it to the wagon.It has a green base, green wooden seat and footrest. There are two wooden barrels attached by wire on one side and the other side has a luggage box. It has two small gold painted spoked wheels with painted black tyres at the front and two larger ones at the back. The forerunner of the Conestoga Wagon had its origin in Europe as a mobile home for shepherds and nomads in the early 1800's. The east coast of America became home to people from all over Western Europe so the old wagon designs were carried to the New World. The wagons were named after a river in Lancaster County Pennsylvania where the Stutz family built them for the western treks of history. Fondly known as the 'Prairie Schooner', the cost in 1840 was $48.00, unpainted spare wheels $8.00, Lawson axles $12.00. They came in 12 and 14 feet beds.replicas, models, scale models, vehicles, carriages, horse drawn vehicles, toy horses, drays -
Mont De Lancey
Decorative object - Conestoga Wagon, Mr Chas W Davis, Unknown
The collection of thirteen model horse drawn vehicles were carefully handmade by Mr Chas W Davis 1925 - 2002. He was a talented artist and saw doctor. This model of a horse drawn Canestoga Wagon replicates the vehicle that enjoyed respect from the public during the 1880's. A model of a long covered Conestoga Wagon with two horses, brown and tan. The cream fabric covers curved shaped metal bands and is laced with string around the base to attach it to the wagon.It has a green base, green wooden seat and footrest. There are two wooden barrels attached by wire on one side and the other side has a luggage box. It has two small gold painted spoked wheels with painted black tyres at the front and two larger ones at the back. The forerunner of the Conestoga Wagon had its origin in Europe as a mobile home for shepherds and nomads in the early 1800's. The east coast of America became home to people from all over Western Europe so the old wagon designs were carried to the New World. The wagons were named after a river in Lancaster County Pennsylvania where the Stutz family built them for the western treks of history. Fondly known as the 'Prairie Schooner', the cost in 1840 was $48.00, unpainted spare wheels $8.00, Lawson axles $12.00. They came in 12 and 14 feet beds.replicas, models, scale models, vehicles, carriages, horse drawn vehicles, toy horses, drays -
Mont De Lancey
Decorative object - Conestoga Wagon, Mr Chas W Davis, Unknown
The collection of thirteen model horse drawn vehicles were carefully handmade by Mr Chas W Davis 1925 - 2002. He was a talented artist and saw doctor. This model of a horse drawn Canestoga Wagon replicates the vehicle that enjoyed respect from the public during the 1880's. A model of a long covered Conestoga Wagon with two horses, brown and tan. The cream fabric covers curved shaped metal bands and is laced with string around the base to attach it to the wagon.It has a green base, green wooden seat and footrest. There are two wooden barrels attached by wire on one side and the other side has a luggage box. It has two small gold painted spoked wheels with painted black tyres at the front and two larger ones at the back. The forerunner of the Conestoga Wagon had its origin in Europe as a mobile home for shepherds and nomads in the early 1800's. The east coast of America became home to people from all over Western Europe so the old wagon designs were carried to the New World. The wagons were named after a river in Lancaster County Pennsylvania where the Stutz family built them for the western treks of history. Fondly known as the 'Prairie Schooner', the cost in 1840 was $48.00, unpainted spare wheels $8.00, Lawson axles $12.00. They came in 12 and 14 feet beds.replicas, models, scale models, vehicles, carriages, horse drawn vehicles, toy horses, drays -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo - H.A.Page, Richards & Co Photos, Mr. H.A.Page,Committee Member,Learmonth ANA Branch No 75
In 1912 Mr. H.A.Page was a Committee member of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75.This photo is part of the original collection of photos showing all members of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75 in 1912.Black and white photo of Mr. H.A.Page. Rectangular with curved top,set in a brown woodgrain look mount.Around the frame are painted decorative features in white and his name and position is also inscribed at the base of photo.It is in the third row and third from right in a collection of photos depicting all 1912 members of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75. LEARMONTH ANA BRANCH NO 75. PRESENTED TO C.MEDWELL ESQ. BY HIS FELLOW MEMBERS AS A MARK OF ESTEEM & APPRECIATION OF VALUABLE SERVICES RENDERED TO THE BRANCH AS SECRETARY. LEARMONTH 1912.h a page committe member, learmonth branch no 75 1912 -
Mont De Lancey
Decorative object - Small Wheel Lorry, Mr Chas W. Davis, Unknown
The collection of thirteen model horse drawn vehicles were carefully handmade by Mr Chas W Davis 1925 - 2002. He was a talented artist and saw doctor. This model of a horse drawn Small Wheel Lorry replicates the vehicle that enjoyed respect from the public during the 1880's and early 1900's. A model of a Small Wheel Lorry with a long four spoked wheeled wooden flay tray drawn by a brown horse. The wooden shafts are to control the horse whilst working. It has a grey wooden ice box with a metal lid with ICE painted in black letters inside a black lined outline on the side. On the side of they lorry or dray is painted WOOD - COAL - COKE - C. MEE LA1271 in black paint. These are long strong carts or drays without fixed sides for carrying heavy loads. They were the truck of the horse drawn era, from the large wool bale lorry to the suburban ice and wood lorry. It has been said they had their origins in the German farm wagon.ICE is painted in black capital letters on the side of the ice box. On the side of the lorry is painted - WOOD - COAL - COKE - C. MEE LA1271replicas, models, scale models, vehicles, horse drawn vehicles, toy horses, drays, carts -
Mont De Lancey
Decorative object - Small Wheel Lorry Model, Mr Chas W. Davis, Unknown
The collection of thirteen model horse drawn vehicles were carefully handmade by Mr Chas W Davis 1925 - 2002. He was a talented artist and saw doctor. This model of a horse drawn Small Wheel Lorry replicates the vehicle that enjoyed respect from the public during the 1880's and early 1900's. A model of a Small Wheel Lorry with a brown short two spoked wheeled wooden tray with low sides drawn by a cream coloured horse. The horse has reins and a simple noseband.There is a single seat and footrest at the front for the driver. The wooden shafts are to control the horse whilst working and they have a silver chain attached on each side. It has four replica brown wooden wine barrels with silver rims in the cart.replicas, models, scale models, vehicles, horse drawn vehicles, toy horses, drays, carts, lorries -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Map, Mason's Paddock, Blackburn, 1919
Mason's Paddock, Blackburn, plan of subdivision, 17 lots, realising auction, Saturday Nov 29, 1919.Mason's Paddock, Blackburn, plan of subdivision, 17 lots, realising auction, Saturday Nov 29, 1919. Agents T.R.B. Morton & Son.Mason's Paddock, Blackburn, plan of subdivision, 17 lots, realising auction, Saturday Nov 29, 1919. t.r.b. morton & son, blackburn, masons paddock, blackburn road, blackburn, masons road, blackburn, canterbury road, blackburn -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo - Hamilton.W.T, Richards & Co Photos, Mr. W.T.Hamilton,Learmonth ANA Branch N0 75, 1912, "Circa 1912"
In 1912 Mr. W.T.Hamilton was a serving member of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75,and held the position of Auditor.This photo is a section of the original collection of photos showing all 1912 members of the Learmonth ANA Branch No75.Black and white photo,(oval),is of Mr. W.T. Hamilton.It is set in a brown woodgrain look mount and is surounded by decorative features painted in white. His name and position held is inscribed at the base of photo.It is in the fourth row and third from right and is part of a collection of photos showing all 1912 members of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75.LEARMONTH ANA BRANCH NO 75.PRESENTED TO C.MEDWELL ESQ.BY HIS FELLOW MEMBERS AS A MARK OF ESTEEM & APPRECIATION OF VALUABLE SERVICES RENDERED TO THE BRANCH AS SECRETARY. LEARMONTH 1912.w t hamilton, auditor learmonth ana branch no 75 1912 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Mr McLeod
Mr McLeod, c1970s or 1980s.tatura, mcleod, locals, people, costume, male -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, “Swinton” Homestead in Glenorchy with Mr and Mrs Gray's 3 children on the lawn
“Swinton” Homestead with three children of Mr and Mrs Gray and pony on lawn B/W. Photgraph: A house in the background. Three children, two boys and a girl, the boy in the middle is seated on a pony. The boy on the right is dressed in a uit and wearing a hat. The girl is holding a Doll. They are the children of Mr & Mrs Gray, Owners of "Swinton". Boy on the left A. J.H. gray, known as "Jack" became a Shire Councillor and President, Brothe ron the Pony - Swinton - and Sister mary.glenorchy -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Letter - Swallow & Ariell to Port Melbourne Bowling Club, Mr Peddie?, 9 Jan 1939
Letter from Mr PEDDIE? on a Swallow & Ariell letterhead, to the Port Melbourne Bowling Club, Jan. 1939sport - lawn bowls, societies clubs unions and other organisations, port melbourne bowling club, swallow & ariell ltd, peddie ? -
RMIT Design Archives
Documents
Set of three letters regarding job applications and referencesink, paper -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Audio - Oral History, Jennifer Williams, Mr Allan Parkinson, 22nd June 2000
Allan Parkinson was born in Beechworth in 1924. The eldest of eight children, his mother provided laundry services to the people of Beechworth whilst his father worked for the local tannery, trapping rabbits. Allan fondly remembers times spent during his childhood catching rabbits with his father. As his younger years were set amidst the experiences of World War Two and the Great Depression, Allan recalls a feeling of solidarity amongst the residents of Beechworth that was present during this time(for instance, sharing food with neighbours in wartime), as well as the disassociation he felt as a returning soldier after the war. Allan talks of the great number of 'New Australians' who arrived in Beechworth in the post-war years, many of them coming from war-torn countries in Europe. Before being integrated into Australian society, these 'New Australians' would often first spend time at the Migrant Reception and Training Centre in Bonegilla, Northern Victoria. They were taught English and learnt about Australian life before being billeted out across the country to fill labor shortages. Following time spent up in Queensland, Allan worked in the forestry industry, clearing thousands of acres across Victoria which were needed to plant pines. The interview ends with discussions of the famous Wheelbarrow Push from Beechworth to Mt Buffalo in 1935, of which Allan's Uncle Tom was a central participant; this is an event which has since become an annual fundraising tradition in Beechworth. This oral history recording was part of a project conducted by Jennifer Williams in the year 2000 to capture the everyday life and struggles in Beechworth during the twentieth century. This project involved recording seventy oral histories on cassette tapes of local Beechworth residents which were then published in a book titled: Listen to what they say: Voices of twentieth century Beechworth. These cassette tapes were digitised in July 2021 with funds made available by the Friends of the Burke. Mr Allan Parkinson's account of his life in Beechworth and the local area during the twentieth century is historically and socially significant to the cultural heritage of the region. He details important historical events and hardships that had lasting local, regional and national impacts, including Australia during wartime, post-war migration and economic struggles. This oral history account is historically and socially significant as it is part of a broader collection of interviews conducted by Jennifer Williams which were published in the book 'Listen to what they say: voices of twentieth century Beechworth'. While the township of Beechworth is known for its history as a gold rush town, these accounts provide a unique insight into the day-to-day life of the town's residents during the twentieth century, many of which would have been lost if they had not been preserved. This is a digital copy of a recording that was originally captured on a cassette tape. The cassette tape is black with a horizontal white stripe and is currently stored in a clear flat plastic rectangular container. It holds up to forty minutes of recordings on each side. Mr Allan Parkinson / allan parkinson, oral history, beechworth forestry, forestry industry, beechworth tannery, jennifer williams, rabbit trapping, new australians, australian depression, rabbiting, bonegilla, bonegilla migrant camp, 20th century beechworth, wheelbarrow push beechworth to mt buffalo, barrowthon, wheelbarrow push 1935, listen to what they say, listen to what they say: voices of twentieth century beechworth, world war two, wartime, wartime solidarity, burke museum -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Audio - Oral History, Jennifer Williams, Mr Alfred Spencer, 17th February 2000
Alfred 'Alf' Spencer grew up on a dairy farm run by his mother, west south west of Beechworth 'down Robertson Road', and was very well connected to the wider Beechworth area. In this oral history, he recalls his time driving the milk cart around Beechworth as well as the time he spent buying lollies and seeing the pictures. He talks extensively about working as a butcher at his brother's store, including how the butchers interacted with the rest of the town and the staff, as well as his time constructing roads and the pipe network of Beechworth. He discusses the dynamics of other workplaces around Beechworth, describing issues with how the local tannery treated its workers as well as how post-war migrants integrated across the town. He briefly discusses racial tensions between Chinese migrants and other miners on the goldfields. He also discusses the experience of health care in a rural area during his childhood. This oral history recording was part of a project conducted by Jennifer Williams in the year 2000 to capture the everyday life and struggles in Beechworth during the twentieth century. This project involved recording seventy oral histories on cassette tapes of local Beechworth residents which were then published in a book titled: Listen to what they say: voices of twentieth century Beechworth. These cassette tapes were digitised in July 2021 with funds made available by the Friends of the Burke.Alfred Spencer's oral history of his life around Beechworth during the 20th century is historically and socially significant to the cultural history of the region and Victoria. There is a lot of detail about workplaces, their staff, and how the resources of the town interacted. He explores themes that are important to Victorian history, such as migration. This oral history account is socially and historically significant as it is a part of a broader collection of interviews conducted by Jennifer Williams which were published in the book 'Listen to what they say: voices of twentieth-century Beechworth.' While the township of Beechworth is known for its history as a gold rush town, these accounts provide a unique insight into the day-to-day life of the town's residents during the 20th century, many of which will have now been lost if they had not been preserved.This is a digital copy of a recording that was originally captured on a cassette tape. The cassette tape is black with a horizontal white strip and is currently stored in a clear flat plastic rectangular container. It holds up to 40 minutes of recordings on each side.Mr Alfred Spencer /listen to what they say, beechworth, oral history, burke museum, spencer, alfred spencer, migration, post-war migration, goldfields, health care, farm, farming, dairy farm, black springs, butchers, meat processing, butcher, road, road network, labour relations -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Audio - Oral History, Jennifer Williams, Mr Ken Howe, 23rd September 2000
Ken Howe was born on the 9th February 1941 in Beechworth. His parents came from Everton. His mothers parents were from Northern Island and his fathers parents from Everton. They were farmers and did not come to Beechworth for gold. Ken left school when he was 13 and a half and worked at the Zwar brothers Tannery for four years. He then went on to work at with the Forest Commission. Ken discusses his job's, family, the arrival of Baltic immigrants after world war 2, The impact of the story of Kelly's in his life and just life in general at Beechworth. This oral history recording was part of a project conducted by Jennifer Williams in the year 2000 to capture the everyday life and struggles in Beechworth during the twentieth century. This project involved recording seventy oral histories on cassette tapes of local Beechworth residents which were then published in a book titled: Listen to what they say: voices of twentieth century Beechworth. These cassette tapes were digitised in July 2021 with funds made available by the Friends of the Burke.Ken Howe's story offers an insight into life in Beechworth from the 1940's onwards, he details the various jobs that occurred in the Zwar brothers tannery factory, the tasks that occurred for the forest commission. He also provides insight into the role the Kelly story played in their lives and the significant places were incidents occurred. His story also offers a look into everyday Beechworth life and how the baltic immigrants after World War 2 integrated into the Australian lifestyle by working at the Zwar brothers tannery. This oral history account is socially and historically significant as it is a part of a broader collection of interviews conducted by Jennifer Williams which were published in the book 'Listen to what they say: voices of twentieth-century Beechworth.' While the township of Beechworth is known for its history as a gold rush town, these accounts provide a unique insight into the day-to-day life of the town's residents during the 20th century, many of which will have now been lost if they had not been preserved.This is a digital copy of a recording that was originally captured on a cassette tape. The cassette tape is black with a horizontal white strip and is currently stored in a clear flat plastic rectangular container. It holds up 40 minutes of recordings on each side.Mr Ken Howe /listen to what they say, beechworth, oral history, burke museum, ken howe, howe, everton, northern island, farmers, zwar brothers tannery, glue, forest commission, family -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Audio - Oral History, Jennifer Williams, Mr Charles Ladson, 7 December 2000
Charles Ladson in 1926 in Beechworth. The recording details Charles' life growing up in Beechworth, his working life as a carpenter and as woodworking teacher, and later his marriage. Charles grandfather arrived in Beechworth following the gold rush and set up shop as a trader. This oral history recording was part of a project conducted by Jennifer Williams in the year 2000 to capture the everyday life and struggles in Beechworth during the twentieth century. This project involved recording seventy oral histories on cassette tapes of local Beechworth residents which were then published in a book titled: Listen to what they say: voices of twentieth century Beechworth. These cassette tapes were digitised in July 2021 with funds made available by the Friends of the Burke.The recording of Charles Ladson's life in Beechworth and the local area during the 20th century is historically and socially significant to the cultural, historical, social, and religious heritage of the region. Charles details important historical events, local life, and hardships in the region's history that had a lasting local, regional and national impact. This oral history account is socially and historically significant as it is a part of a broader collection of interviews conducted by Jennifer Williams which were published in the book 'Listen to what they say: voices of twentieth-century Beechworth.' While the township of Beechworth is known for its history as a gold rush town, these accounts provide a unique insight into the day-to-day life of the town's residents during the 20th century, many of which will have now been lost if they had not been preserved.This is a digital copy of a recording that was originally captured on a cassette tape. The cassette tape is black with a horizontal white strip and is currently stored in a clear flat plastic rectangular container. It holds up 40 minutes of recordings on each side.Mr Charles Ladsonteacher, burke museum, beechworth, charles ladson, ladson, religion, listen to what they say, gold rush -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Audio - Oral History, Jennifer Williams, Mr Clemence Orton, 7th December 2000
Clemence Orton was born in Beechworth in 1922 and lived his life in Murmungee on his parent’s property that he took over and ran working the land. He was schooled in Murmungee and interested in vet science. He served in WWII and was 24 years old when he returned. After World War II he took work experience with the local vet and attended his own farm stock, horses in particular. His knowledge of the area during his parent’s time and his families time saw him familiar with mining in the local area and Chinese miners through to farming techniques and practices. He was known as a ‘local resident with an encyclopaedic knowledge of local history'. Clemence married Dorothy and raised his family in Murmungee. He passed away on January 17th 2007. This oral history recording was part of a project conducted by Jennifer Williams in the year 2000 to capture the everyday life and struggles in Beechworth during the twentieth century. This project involved recording seventy oral histories on cassette tapes of local Beechworth residents which were then published in a book titled: Listen to what they say: voices of twentieth century Beechworth. These cassette tapes were digitised in July 2021 with funds made available by the Friends of the Burke. Clemence Orton’s family has lived in the Beechworth and Murmungee region for over a century. Through his experience living on the land he is able to shine a light on farming and life on the land, farming techniques and mining history in the region. Clemence Orton was know for his knowledge of local history and lived in the region making his involvement in this oral history project important. This oral history account is socially and historically significant as it is a part of a broader collection of interviews conducted by Jennifer Williams which were published in the book 'Listen to what they say: voices of twentieth-century Beechworth.' While the township of Beechworth is known for its history as a gold rush town, these accounts provide a unique insight into the day-to-day life of the town's residents during the 20th century, many of which will have now been lost if they had not been preserved.This is a digital copy of a recording that was originally captured on a cassette tape. The cassette tape is black with a horizontal white strip and is currently stored in a cleat flat plastic rectangular container. It holds up to 40 minutes of recordings on each side. Mr Clemence Orton /listen to what they say, beechworth, oral history, burke museum, orton, vet, mining history, chinese miners, clemence orton