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Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Hume and Hovell Monument, Honeysuckle Caravan Park, Violet Town (28.12.1824), Spring Excursion, Hume and Hovell's 1824 expedition (Part 2), 26 October 1997, 26/10/1997
[article by Diana Bassett-Smith in EDHS Newsletter No. 117, November 1997:] MONUMENT HUNTING THE HUME AND HOVELL WAY - Sunday October 26 1997 dawned bright and very warm. Some twenty-five members, complete with picnic baskets, met outside the Eltham Library awaiting the Cobb and Co. large coach which would be taking us on the second leg of our travels along the route of the early explorers Hume and Hovell. Stephen West was our very good driver for the day. He would be guided around the circuitous route by Russell Yeoman who had made a detailed study, not only of the intended route, but of the story of these two explorers. During the trip Russell regaled us with poetry, quotations from the Journals and the History of the Shire of Seymour, "The New Crossing Place" by Martindale, 1982, (now Mitchell Shire due to the recent amalgamations). We headed towards the Hume Highway via Greensborough and Cooper Street and proceeded north to our first stop, noting on the way Monument Hill in the distance which is near Kilmore and, according to Russell, well worth the effort to visit as the view across the valley is magnificent. Past Sunday Creek Valley, Mt Piper and Mt Disappointment, all traversed and noted and named by them. We passed through Tallarook, then onto Seymour where we took photos of the monument telling us that Hume and Hovell had passed through on the 28th of October 1824. We also deviated down Hume and Hovell Road viewing deer and emu farming and the Bellbourie property now a sanctuary. Leaving Seymour behind we travelled up the Avenel Road to the Avenel monument, pyramidal in design of four reducing square blocks with a sharply pointed peak, erected in 1924 in memory of the 1824 exploration. The day was warming up and the countryside showing the dryness of the current drought. A parallel note had been made in their journal too of 1824 of the drought appearance of the country they were traversing. At Seven Creeks, Euroa we stopped for some minutes to check the monument placed 20th November 1924 to commemorate their passage on the 29th December 1824. More photos. Russell had pointed out the abrupt termination of the distant ranges which is noted in their journal. The next monument is beside the road at the entrance to Honey Suckle Creek Caravan Park, Violet Town. The squarish shaped monument some eight feet high is topped with a simple steel cross, and was to mark the date of 28th December 1824 and built for the 20th November 1924. By now it was 12.20 and nearly lunchtime as we drove along the Warranbayne Road to Roach's Road, monument hunting without success. Though there is a large, what appears to be an old timber sign which was hard to read, maybe this was the lost monument. In many of the paddocks hay had been cut and baled or was being cut, what a contrast to the rugged country they had passed through which was smoky from the fires of the natives burning off. By 1.00 pm we were at Benalla and pulled up beside the park where abundant beds of roses filled the air with their scent and the smell of barbecued food twitched the nostrils whilst the cheerful sounds of other picnickers could be heard throughout the park. We left the bus and collected up our picnics, dispersed to the various tables and enjoyed the shade from the various European trees. 2.00 pm and we were on the road again driving along the Benalla, Mansfield, Yea road. The Swanpool monument states that they passed four miles south and returned three miles north. Then we stopped at the Barjarg monument which notes that they camped near this spot. It is again a pyramidal monument and this time topped with a steel arrow indicating their route of the 29th November 1824. Half an hour later we came to another monument, again with a steel arrow marker on top and the plaque dated the 2nd of 12th 1824. Erected on the 12th of 12th 1924. "They blazed the way that we might inherit the land." Another square based and needle topped monument appeared at Yarck near Yea and this plaque records the date of 3 December 1824. Near McGuigans Road Russell related that the expedition had lost a dog but it had found them next day, the dog was apparently torn by a kangaroo. A short while later Russell reminded us here of the problems they encountered in crossing the Goulburn River near Molesworth where banks were high, water deep and wide. "Good coat of grass but quite dry due to drought". At Yea we stopped for afternoon tea and raided the last of our picnics and looked at the monument to their journey of 1824, situated at a corner of the gardens near the bowling green. No photo – we were out of film. We returned home via Kinglake West and Whittlesea past the Yan Yean Reservoir, not full. 5.00 pm back at Eltham we emptied out of the bus and everyone, including Joan Cole, collected their things, Joan also had the major souvenir of the day, a large carp she had picked up from the river bank, her cat was in for a great feast. The day was made so interesting by the informed commentary which Russell provided. His background knowledge of the route and nature of the journey could only have come from many hours of reading and driving the area. Thank you to Russell and to everyone who made the day so informative and pleasurable. Colour photographactivities, hume and hovell, monument, violet town -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Hume and Hovell Monument, Swanpool, Spring Excursion, Hume and Hovell's 1824 expedition (Part 2), 26 October 1997, 26/10/1997
[article by Diana Bassett-Smith in EDHS Newsletter No. 117, November 1997:] MONUMENT HUNTING THE HUME AND HOVELL WAY - Sunday October 26 1997 dawned bright and very warm. Some twenty-five members, complete with picnic baskets, met outside the Eltham Library awaiting the Cobb and Co. large coach which would be taking us on the second leg of our travels along the route of the early explorers Hume and Hovell. Stephen West was our very good driver for the day. He would be guided around the circuitous route by Russell Yeoman who had made a detailed study, not only of the intended route, but of the story of these two explorers. During the trip Russell regaled us with poetry, quotations from the Journals and the History of the Shire of Seymour, "The New Crossing Place" by Martindale, 1982, (now Mitchell Shire due to the recent amalgamations). We headed towards the Hume Highway via Greensborough and Cooper Street and proceeded north to our first stop, noting on the way Monument Hill in the distance which is near Kilmore and, according to Russell, well worth the effort to visit as the view across the valley is magnificent. Past Sunday Creek Valley, Mt Piper and Mt Disappointment, all traversed and noted and named by them. We passed through Tallarook, then onto Seymour where we took photos of the monument telling us that Hume and Hovell had passed through on the 28th of October 1824. We also deviated down Hume and Hovell Road viewing deer and emu farming and the Bellbourie property now a sanctuary. Leaving Seymour behind we travelled up the Avenel Road to the Avenel monument, pyramidal in design of four reducing square blocks with a sharply pointed peak, erected in 1924 in memory of the 1824 exploration. The day was warming up and the countryside showing the dryness of the current drought. A parallel note had been made in their journal too of 1824 of the drought appearance of the country they were traversing. At Seven Creeks, Euroa we stopped for some minutes to check the monument placed 20th November 1924 to commemorate their passage on the 29th December 1824. More photos. Russell had pointed out the abrupt termination of the distant ranges which is noted in their journal. The next monument is beside the road at the entrance to Honey Suckle Creek Caravan Park, Violet Town. The squarish shaped monument some eight feet high is topped with a simple steel cross, and was to mark the date of 28th December 1824 and built for the 20th November 1924. By now it was 12.20 and nearly lunchtime as we drove along the Warranbayne Road to Roach's Road, monument hunting without success. Though there is a large, what appears to be an old timber sign which was hard to read, maybe this was the lost monument. In many of the paddocks hay had been cut and baled or was being cut, what a contrast to the rugged country they had passed through which was smoky from the fires of the natives burning off. By 1.00 pm we were at Benalla and pulled up beside the park where abundant beds of roses filled the air with their scent and the smell of barbecued food twitched the nostrils whilst the cheerful sounds of other picnickers could be heard throughout the park. We left the bus and collected up our picnics, dispersed to the various tables and enjoyed the shade from the various European trees. 2.00 pm and we were on the road again driving along the Benalla, Mansfield, Yea road. The Swanpool monument states that they passed four miles south and returned three miles north. Then we stopped at the Barjarg monument which notes that they camped near this spot. It is again a pyramidal monument and this time topped with a steel arrow indicating their route of the 29th November 1824. Half an hour later we came to another monument, again with a steel arrow marker on top and the plaque dated the 2nd of 12th 1824. Erected on the 12th of 12th 1924. "They blazed the way that we might inherit the land." Another square based and needle topped monument appeared at Yarck near Yea and this plaque records the date of 3 December 1824. Near McGuigans Road Russell related that the expedition had lost a dog but it had found them next day, the dog was apparently torn by a kangaroo. A short while later Russell reminded us here of the problems they encountered in crossing the Goulburn River near Molesworth where banks were high, water deep and wide. "Good coat of grass but quite dry due to drought". At Yea we stopped for afternoon tea and raided the last of our picnics and looked at the monument to their journey of 1824, situated at a corner of the gardens near the bowling green. No photo – we were out of film. We returned home via Kinglake West and Whittlesea past the Yan Yean Reservoir, not full. 5.00 pm back at Eltham we emptied out of the bus and everyone, including Joan Cole, collected their things, Joan also had the major souvenir of the day, a large carp she had picked up from the river bank, her cat was in for a great feast. The day was made so interesting by the informed commentary which Russell provided. His background knowledge of the route and nature of the journey could only have come from many hours of reading and driving the area. Thank you to Russell and to everyone who made the day so informative and pleasurable. Colour photographactivities, hume and hovell, monument, swanpool -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Hume and Hovell Monument, Barjarg, Spring Excursion, Hume and Hovell's 1824 expedition (Part 2), 26 October 1997, 26/10/1997
[article by Diana Bassett-Smith in EDHS Newsletter No. 117, November 1997:] MONUMENT HUNTING THE HUME AND HOVELL WAY - Sunday October 26 1997 dawned bright and very warm. Some twenty-five members, complete with picnic baskets, met outside the Eltham Library awaiting the Cobb and Co. large coach which would be taking us on the second leg of our travels along the route of the early explorers Hume and Hovell. Stephen West was our very good driver for the day. He would be guided around the circuitous route by Russell Yeoman who had made a detailed study, not only of the intended route, but of the story of these two explorers. During the trip Russell regaled us with poetry, quotations from the Journals and the History of the Shire of Seymour, "The New Crossing Place" by Martindale, 1982, (now Mitchell Shire due to the recent amalgamations). We headed towards the Hume Highway via Greensborough and Cooper Street and proceeded north to our first stop, noting on the way Monument Hill in the distance which is near Kilmore and, according to Russell, well worth the effort to visit as the view across the valley is magnificent. Past Sunday Creek Valley, Mt Piper and Mt Disappointment, all traversed and noted and named by them. We passed through Tallarook, then onto Seymour where we took photos of the monument telling us that Hume and Hovell had passed through on the 28th of October 1824. We also deviated down Hume and Hovell Road viewing deer and emu farming and the Bellbourie property now a sanctuary. Leaving Seymour behind we travelled up the Avenel Road to the Avenel monument, pyramidal in design of four reducing square blocks with a sharply pointed peak, erected in 1924 in memory of the 1824 exploration. The day was warming up and the countryside showing the dryness of the current drought. A parallel note had been made in their journal too of 1824 of the drought appearance of the country they were traversing. At Seven Creeks, Euroa we stopped for some minutes to check the monument placed 20th November 1924 to commemorate their passage on the 29th December 1824. More photos. Russell had pointed out the abrupt termination of the distant ranges which is noted in their journal. The next monument is beside the road at the entrance to Honey Suckle Creek Caravan Park, Violet Town. The squarish shaped monument some eight feet high is topped with a simple steel cross, and was to mark the date of 28th December 1824 and built for the 20th November 1924. By now it was 12.20 and nearly lunchtime as we drove along the Warranbayne Road to Roach's Road, monument hunting without success. Though there is a large, what appears to be an old timber sign which was hard to read, maybe this was the lost monument. In many of the paddocks hay had been cut and baled or was being cut, what a contrast to the rugged country they had passed through which was smoky from the fires of the natives burning off. By 1.00 pm we were at Benalla and pulled up beside the park where abundant beds of roses filled the air with their scent and the smell of barbecued food twitched the nostrils whilst the cheerful sounds of other picnickers could be heard throughout the park. We left the bus and collected up our picnics, dispersed to the various tables and enjoyed the shade from the various European trees. 2.00 pm and we were on the road again driving along the Benalla, Mansfield, Yea road. The Swanpool monument states that they passed four miles south and returned three miles north. Then we stopped at the Barjarg monument which notes that they camped near this spot. It is again a pyramidal monument and this time topped with a steel arrow indicating their route of the 29th November 1824. Half an hour later we came to another monument, again with a steel arrow marker on top and the plaque dated the 2nd of 12th 1824. Erected on the 12th of 12th 1924. "They blazed the way that we might inherit the land." Another square based and needle topped monument appeared at Yarck near Yea and this plaque records the date of 3 December 1824. Near McGuigans Road Russell related that the expedition had lost a dog but it had found them next day, the dog was apparently torn by a kangaroo. A short while later Russell reminded us here of the problems they encountered in crossing the Goulburn River near Molesworth where banks were high, water deep and wide. "Good coat of grass but quite dry due to drought". At Yea we stopped for afternoon tea and raided the last of our picnics and looked at the monument to their journey of 1824, situated at a corner of the gardens near the bowling green. No photo – we were out of film. We returned home via Kinglake West and Whittlesea past the Yan Yean Reservoir, not full. 5.00 pm back at Eltham we emptied out of the bus and everyone, including Joan Cole, collected their things, Joan also had the major souvenir of the day, a large carp she had picked up from the river bank, her cat was in for a great feast. The day was made so interesting by the informed commentary which Russell provided. His background knowledge of the route and nature of the journey could only have come from many hours of reading and driving the area. Thank you to Russell and to everyone who made the day so informative and pleasurable. Colour photographactivities, hume and hovell, monument, barjarg -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Hume and Hovell Monument, near Lake Nillachootie, Barjarg, Spring Excursion, Hume and Hovell's 1824 expedition (Part 2), 26 October 1997, 26/10/1997
[article by Diana Bassett-Smith in EDHS Newsletter No. 117, November 1997:] MONUMENT HUNTING THE HUME AND HOVELL WAY - Sunday October 26 1997 dawned bright and very warm. Some twenty-five members, complete with picnic baskets, met outside the Eltham Library awaiting the Cobb and Co. large coach which would be taking us on the second leg of our travels along the route of the early explorers Hume and Hovell. Stephen West was our very good driver for the day. He would be guided around the circuitous route by Russell Yeoman who had made a detailed study, not only of the intended route, but of the story of these two explorers. During the trip Russell regaled us with poetry, quotations from the Journals and the History of the Shire of Seymour, "The New Crossing Place" by Martindale, 1982, (now Mitchell Shire due to the recent amalgamations). We headed towards the Hume Highway via Greensborough and Cooper Street and proceeded north to our first stop, noting on the way Monument Hill in the distance which is near Kilmore and, according to Russell, well worth the effort to visit as the view across the valley is magnificent. Past Sunday Creek Valley, Mt Piper and Mt Disappointment, all traversed and noted and named by them. We passed through Tallarook, then onto Seymour where we took photos of the monument telling us that Hume and Hovell had passed through on the 28th of October 1824. We also deviated down Hume and Hovell Road viewing deer and emu farming and the Bellbourie property now a sanctuary. Leaving Seymour behind we travelled up the Avenel Road to the Avenel monument, pyramidal in design of four reducing square blocks with a sharply pointed peak, erected in 1924 in memory of the 1824 exploration. The day was warming up and the countryside showing the dryness of the current drought. A parallel note had been made in their journal too of 1824 of the drought appearance of the country they were traversing. At Seven Creeks, Euroa we stopped for some minutes to check the monument placed 20th November 1924 to commemorate their passage on the 29th December 1824. More photos. Russell had pointed out the abrupt termination of the distant ranges which is noted in their journal. The next monument is beside the road at the entrance to Honey Suckle Creek Caravan Park, Violet Town. The squarish shaped monument some eight feet high is topped with a simple steel cross, and was to mark the date of 28th December 1824 and built for the 20th November 1924. By now it was 12.20 and nearly lunchtime as we drove along the Warranbayne Road to Roach's Road, monument hunting without success. Though there is a large, what appears to be an old timber sign which was hard to read, maybe this was the lost monument. In many of the paddocks hay had been cut and baled or was being cut, what a contrast to the rugged country they had passed through which was smoky from the fires of the natives burning off. By 1.00 pm we were at Benalla and pulled up beside the park where abundant beds of roses filled the air with their scent and the smell of barbecued food twitched the nostrils whilst the cheerful sounds of other picnickers could be heard throughout the park. We left the bus and collected up our picnics, dispersed to the various tables and enjoyed the shade from the various European trees. 2.00 pm and we were on the road again driving along the Benalla, Mansfield, Yea road. The Swanpool monument states that they passed four miles south and returned three miles north. Then we stopped at the Barjarg monument which notes that they camped near this spot. It is again a pyramidal monument and this time topped with a steel arrow indicating their route of the 29th November 1824. Half an hour later we came to another monument, again with a steel arrow marker on top and the plaque dated the 2nd of 12th 1824. Erected on the 12th of 12th 1924. "They blazed the way that we might inherit the land." Another square based and needle topped monument appeared at Yarck near Yea and this plaque records the date of 3 December 1824. Near McGuigans Road Russell related that the expedition had lost a dog but it had found them next day, the dog was apparently torn by a kangaroo. A short while later Russell reminded us here of the problems they encountered in crossing the Goulburn River near Molesworth where banks were high, water deep and wide. "Good coat of grass but quite dry due to drought". At Yea we stopped for afternoon tea and raided the last of our picnics and looked at the monument to their journey of 1824, situated at a corner of the gardens near the bowling green. No photo – we were out of film. We returned home via Kinglake West and Whittlesea past the Yan Yean Reservoir, not full. 5.00 pm back at Eltham we emptied out of the bus and everyone, including Joan Cole, collected their things, Joan also had the major souvenir of the day, a large carp she had picked up from the river bank, her cat was in for a great feast. The day was made so interesting by the informed commentary which Russell provided. His background knowledge of the route and nature of the journey could only have come from many hours of reading and driving the area. Thank you to Russell and to everyone who made the day so informative and pleasurable. Colour photographactivities, hume and hovell, monument, barjarg, lake nillachootie -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Hume and Hovell Monument, Yea, Spring Excursion, Hume and Hovell's 1824 expedition (Part 2), 26 October 1997, 26/10/1997
[article by Diana Bassett-Smith in EDHS Newsletter No. 117, November 1997:] MONUMENT HUNTING THE HUME AND HOVELL WAY - Sunday October 26 1997 dawned bright and very warm. Some twenty-five members, complete with picnic baskets, met outside the Eltham Library awaiting the Cobb and Co. large coach which would be taking us on the second leg of our travels along the route of the early explorers Hume and Hovell. Stephen West was our very good driver for the day. He would be guided around the circuitous route by Russell Yeoman who had made a detailed study, not only of the intended route, but of the story of these two explorers. During the trip Russell regaled us with poetry, quotations from the Journals and the History of the Shire of Seymour, "The New Crossing Place" by Martindale, 1982, (now Mitchell Shire due to the recent amalgamations). We headed towards the Hume Highway via Greensborough and Cooper Street and proceeded north to our first stop, noting on the way Monument Hill in the distance which is near Kilmore and, according to Russell, well worth the effort to visit as the view across the valley is magnificent. Past Sunday Creek Valley, Mt Piper and Mt Disappointment, all traversed and noted and named by them. We passed through Tallarook, then onto Seymour where we took photos of the monument telling us that Hume and Hovell had passed through on the 28th of October 1824. We also deviated down Hume and Hovell Road viewing deer and emu farming and the Bellbourie property now a sanctuary. Leaving Seymour behind we travelled up the Avenel Road to the Avenel monument, pyramidal in design of four reducing square blocks with a sharply pointed peak, erected in 1924 in memory of the 1824 exploration. The day was warming up and the countryside showing the dryness of the current drought. A parallel note had been made in their journal too of 1824 of the drought appearance of the country they were traversing. At Seven Creeks, Euroa we stopped for some minutes to check the monument placed 20th November 1924 to commemorate their passage on the 29th December 1824. More photos. Russell had pointed out the abrupt termination of the distant ranges which is noted in their journal. The next monument is beside the road at the entrance to Honey Suckle Creek Caravan Park, Violet Town. The squarish shaped monument some eight feet high is topped with a simple steel cross, and was to mark the date of 28th December 1824 and built for the 20th November 1924. By now it was 12.20 and nearly lunchtime as we drove along the Warranbayne Road to Roach's Road, monument hunting without success. Though there is a large, what appears to be an old timber sign which was hard to read, maybe this was the lost monument. In many of the paddocks hay had been cut and baled or was being cut, what a contrast to the rugged country they had passed through which was smoky from the fires of the natives burning off. By 1.00 pm we were at Benalla and pulled up beside the park where abundant beds of roses filled the air with their scent and the smell of barbecued food twitched the nostrils whilst the cheerful sounds of other picnickers could be heard throughout the park. We left the bus and collected up our picnics, dispersed to the various tables and enjoyed the shade from the various European trees. 2.00 pm and we were on the road again driving along the Benalla, Mansfield, Yea road. The Swanpool monument states that they passed four miles south and returned three miles north. Then we stopped at the Barjarg monument which notes that they camped near this spot. It is again a pyramidal monument and this time topped with a steel arrow indicating their route of the 29th November 1824. Half an hour later we came to another monument, again with a steel arrow marker on top and the plaque dated the 2nd of 12th 1824. Erected on the 12th of 12th 1924. "They blazed the way that we might inherit the land." Another square based and needle topped monument appeared at Yarck near Yea and this plaque records the date of 3 December 1824. Near McGuigans Road Russell related that the expedition had lost a dog but it had found them next day, the dog was apparently torn by a kangaroo. A short while later Russell reminded us here of the problems they encountered in crossing the Goulburn River near Molesworth where banks were high, water deep and wide. "Good coat of grass but quite dry due to drought". At Yea we stopped for afternoon tea and raided the last of our picnics and looked at the monument to their journey of 1824, situated at a corner of the gardens near the bowling green. No photo – we were out of film. We returned home via Kinglake West and Whittlesea past the Yan Yean Reservoir, not full. 5.00 pm back at Eltham we emptied out of the bus and everyone, including Joan Cole, collected their things, Joan also had the major souvenir of the day, a large carp she had picked up from the river bank, her cat was in for a great feast. The day was made so interesting by the informed commentary which Russell provided. His background knowledge of the route and nature of the journey could only have come from many hours of reading and driving the area. Thank you to Russell and to everyone who made the day so informative and pleasurable. Colour photographactivities, hume and hovell, monument, yea -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Hume and Hovell Monument, Yarck (3.12.1824), Spring Excursion, Hume and Hovell's 1824 expedition (Part 2), 26 October 1997, 26/10/1997
[article by Diana Bassett-Smith in EDHS Newsletter No. 117, November 1997:] MONUMENT HUNTING THE HUME AND HOVELL WAY - Sunday October 26 1997 dawned bright and very warm. Some twenty-five members, complete with picnic baskets, met outside the Eltham Library awaiting the Cobb and Co. large coach which would be taking us on the second leg of our travels along the route of the early explorers Hume and Hovell. Stephen West was our very good driver for the day. He would be guided around the circuitous route by Russell Yeoman who had made a detailed study, not only of the intended route, but of the story of these two explorers. During the trip Russell regaled us with poetry, quotations from the Journals and the History of the Shire of Seymour, "The New Crossing Place" by Martindale, 1982, (now Mitchell Shire due to the recent amalgamations). We headed towards the Hume Highway via Greensborough and Cooper Street and proceeded north to our first stop, noting on the way Monument Hill in the distance which is near Kilmore and, according to Russell, well worth the effort to visit as the view across the valley is magnificent. Past Sunday Creek Valley, Mt Piper and Mt Disappointment, all traversed and noted and named by them. We passed through Tallarook, then onto Seymour where we took photos of the monument telling us that Hume and Hovell had passed through on the 28th of October 1824. We also deviated down Hume and Hovell Road viewing deer and emu farming and the Bellbourie property now a sanctuary. Leaving Seymour behind we travelled up the Avenel Road to the Avenel monument, pyramidal in design of four reducing square blocks with a sharply pointed peak, erected in 1924 in memory of the 1824 exploration. The day was warming up and the countryside showing the dryness of the current drought. A parallel note had been made in their journal too of 1824 of the drought appearance of the country they were traversing. At Seven Creeks, Euroa we stopped for some minutes to check the monument placed 20th November 1924 to commemorate their passage on the 29th December 1824. More photos. Russell had pointed out the abrupt termination of the distant ranges which is noted in their journal. The next monument is beside the road at the entrance to Honey Suckle Creek Caravan Park, Violet Town. The squarish shaped monument some eight feet high is topped with a simple steel cross, and was to mark the date of 28th December 1824 and built for the 20th November 1924. By now it was 12.20 and nearly lunchtime as we drove along the Warranbayne Road to Roach's Road, monument hunting without success. Though there is a large, what appears to be an old timber sign which was hard to read, maybe this was the lost monument. In many of the paddocks hay had been cut and baled or was being cut, what a contrast to the rugged country they had passed through which was smoky from the fires of the natives burning off. By 1.00 pm we were at Benalla and pulled up beside the park where abundant beds of roses filled the air with their scent and the smell of barbecued food twitched the nostrils whilst the cheerful sounds of other picnickers could be heard throughout the park. We left the bus and collected up our picnics, dispersed to the various tables and enjoyed the shade from the various European trees. 2.00 pm and we were on the road again driving along the Benalla, Mansfield, Yea road. The Swanpool monument states that they passed four miles south and returned three miles north. Then we stopped at the Barjarg monument which notes that they camped near this spot. It is again a pyramidal monument and this time topped with a steel arrow indicating their route of the 29th November 1824. Half an hour later we came to another monument, again with a steel arrow marker on top and the plaque dated the 2nd of 12th 1824. Erected on the 12th of 12th 1924. "They blazed the way that we might inherit the land." Another square based and needle topped monument appeared at Yarck near Yea and this plaque records the date of 3 December 1824. Near McGuigans Road Russell related that the expedition had lost a dog but it had found them next day, the dog was apparently torn by a kangaroo. A short while later Russell reminded us here of the problems they encountered in crossing the Goulburn River near Molesworth where banks were high, water deep and wide. "Good coat of grass but quite dry due to drought". At Yea we stopped for afternoon tea and raided the last of our picnics and looked at the monument to their journey of 1824, situated at a corner of the gardens near the bowling green. No photo – we were out of film. We returned home via Kinglake West and Whittlesea past the Yan Yean Reservoir, not full. 5.00 pm back at Eltham we emptied out of the bus and everyone, including Joan Cole, collected their things, Joan also had the major souvenir of the day, a large carp she had picked up from the river bank, her cat was in for a great feast. The day was made so interesting by the informed commentary which Russell provided. His background knowledge of the route and nature of the journey could only have come from many hours of reading and driving the area. Thank you to Russell and to everyone who made the day so informative and pleasurable. Colour photographactivities, hume and hovell, monument, yarck -
Orbost & District Historical Societyprograms, 1961
The Snowy River Shire was a local government area in the Australian Alps region of New South Wales, Australia from 1939 until May 2016. It was named after the Snowy River that runs through it. Prior to 1936, it had been named as Dalgety Shire since establishment in 1906. This opening of the Monaro - Gippsland Road took place on 4th May 1961. There had long been a movement in Monaro for the construction of a road to connect Monaro and Gippsland, via Inglebyra and Black Mountain. The only track was for stock, made by pioneers many years ago, and it was very circuitous. It was stated at a meeting at Dalgety that the road would open up large areas for settlement for grazing, and for timber suitable for bridgé building. The road would assist stock deal ing between Monaro and Gippsland. It would also considerably shorten the distance from Victoria for tourists visiting Canberra and Kosciusko. A committee was formed to put the proposal before the Dalgety Shire Council in the 1930s.This item is a useful research tool.Four copies of a road opening program. It has black print on white. There are black / white photographs, historical details and details of the official opening.program monaro-road snowy-river-shire -
Orbost & District Historical SocietyDocument - ticket, 1896
Gordon Hall was the first public building in Buchan. European settlement first entered the area in October 1838 and Buchan station was established in January 1839. Free selection after 1868, and a township was proclaimed in 1873 taking its name from the station. The Grand ball was held on race night, Monday 28th December 1896 in the Gordon Hall at Buchan. From the estate of Elsie Cooke. Elsie Cooke was a librarian in Orbost for many years. She was the daughter of John Cooke early Brodribb settler. Elsie Cooke lived all her life in Gippsland,. She was born at Brodribb in 1895 and died in 1970, Elsie Cooke lived at Bruthen for a short time and, in 1937, moved to live with her aunt, Miss Jean Munro. Miss Cooke was Librarian at the Mechanics Institute for many years. Kindness and consideration for other were Miss Cooke’s attributes and she endeared herself to all who knew her. She was a loyal member of the Presbyterian Church and a stalwart of the Ladies’ Guild, an energetic worker for the Municipal Auxiliary and a member of the Red Cross. (ref. Mary Gilbert)This item reflects the recreational / social activities of a remote rural community. A public event such as a grand ball would have been a significant event on the calendar.Small, cream-coloured rectangular card with rounded edges and blank ink. Evidence of pin holes in each four corners and folds/signs of wear. Card is foxing and has small vertical tear in lower left quadrant.+ GORDON x HALL, x BUCHAN. + / Race Night! - Race Night! / A GRAND BALL / Will be held in the Gordon Hall, Buchan, on / Monday, : 28th : December, : 1896. / ADMISSION : / +- SINGLE, THREE SHILLINGS -+grand ball, 1896, gordon hall, buchan, elsie cooke -
Orbost & District Historical Societybook cover, late 19th - early 20th century
Mary Lynch was the daughter of Matthew and Mary (nee Loorham) Lynch. She became Mrs Ivell. she was a noted horse-woman having ridden the Nixon Bros hack, "Gold Dust" at the Melbourne Show coming first in the 10 stone hack and first in the Eagley Hunting Contest. (info. Mary Gilbert)A pink card exercise book cover, "Victoria" brand. The front is ornate with a profile of Queen Victoria at the top, an Australian coat-of-arms with "Advance Australia beneath it, the owner's name handwritten in black ink, all inside a frame of flowers and ferns. On the back are arithmetical and multiplication tables.handwritten on front - Mary Lynchexercise-book lynch-mary -
Orbost & District Historical SocietyCertificate, September 1867
Following a Royal Commission in 1855, the Gold License was changed to the Miner’s Right, which reduced the fee and required annual payment, rather than monthly or quarterly.The fourth Goldfields Act, passed in early 1858, gave increased privileges to holders of Miner's Rights. These included the right to make residential claims, allowing the cutting of timber on claims and giving the right to build races and dams on any crown lands for mining purposes. This certificate is in the name of Samuel Richardson who brought it to Orbost.This item is of historical significance as it is associated with positive outcomes for gold miners brought about by the Eureka Stockade rebellion and its subsequent democrat changes. It is also associated with the Richardsonfamily who were early settlers in Orbost.A certificate for a miner's right printed on paper. It cost one pound. It was Not Transferable. Details have been filled out in ink. At the top of the licence is an elaborate etching, under the heading 'Colony of Victoria'. Inside a shield is a young woman, crowned, seated, with shipping in the background. oO her left is a miner with hat presenting her with a gold nugget while on her right, a farmer presents grain to her. Mottoes include 'Honi Soit Que Mal Y Pense'; 'Dieu et Mon Droit' and 'Advance Australia' There are handwritten notes in faded ink on the back.miner's right, colony of victoria, samuel richardson, no 14, government act -
Orbost & District Historical Societybook, Ward & Lock, Treasures in Needlework, 1855
Matilda Marian Pullan, who wrote under the name of Mrs Pullan, was a prolific and influential writer on needlework. She contributed to many magazines as well as authoring numerous books on needlework. This book was first published in 1855 and co-authored by Eliza Warren who was also a well-known authority on household management related subjects. This book was published before Mrs Pullan moved to America.The 1840s saw the rise of domestic instruction for young women as a new area of publishing in both magazines and books. This item is an example of needlework in the mid 19th to late 19th century.A red fabric covered book, titled "Treasures in Needlework".inside cover - "Lizzie G. Broomde from her affectionate brother, Arthur - 1856" -
Orbost & District Historical Societybook, McCarron, Bird & Co, Second Systematic Census Australian Plants, 1889
Ferdinand von Mueller was born at Rostock, Germany, on 30 June 1825 , died at Melbourne, Australia, on 10 October 1896. He studied pharmacy and took his Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Kiel in 1847. He came to Australia in 1848 for health reasons and became a great botanical collector and writer. He was Victorian Government Botanist from 1853, and for a time Director of the Botanic Gardens. He travelled widely in Victoria and was on the A.C.Gregory expedition to northern Australia in 1855-57. He also founded the National Herbarium of Victoria. He named many Australian plants.Mueller was one of the first people to take a scientific interest in Victorian forests, and argued against indiscriminate clearing of land. This item is a useful research tool.A 244 pp book, cover missing, botany victoria-botany baron-ferdinand-von-mueller -
Orbost & District Historical Societybook, James Yeates & Sons, The Tambo Shire Centenary History, 1981
This is a local history of the Tambo Shire in East Gippsland. Tambo Shire (1882-1994) was created on 6 January 1882, by severance from Bairnsdale shire with Bruthen as the head . It was named after the Tambo River. Orbost Shire was originally a part of this shire as was Lakes Entrance. In 1994 Tambo shire was united with Bairnsdale city, Orbost and Omeo shires, most of Bairnsdale shire and part of Rosedale shire to form East Gippsland Shire.This book is a useful reference book on the history of the Tambo district.A 448 pp book with a gold coloured dust jacket with black print and an illustration of the Tambo Shire emblem 1882. It is titled " The Tambo Shire Centenary History".tambo-shire-history -
Orbost & District Historical Societynewspaper clippings, mid 20th century
These articles were collated by Mary Gilbert. Mary Isabelle Gilbert was born in 1905 in Orbost, Australia. She was born to John Gilbert and Annie Cameron Gilbert, and had seven sisters and one brother. Four siblings died at a young age. .She was a teacher historian loved and respected by her family and the wider community.These articles are contemporary reports of prominent Orbost identities and are a useful reference tool.A manila folder containing newspaper articles of local identities. 745.1 is titled,"What's In a Name? Their Meanings and Derivations". 745.2 is from the Weekly Times, February 23, 1955, page 25 and is titled, "Orbost Women Who Are Well-Known". 745.3 is from the Weekly Times, May2, 1951, Page 5 and is titled, " People of Orbost (Vic)". 745.4 is from the Snowy River Mail and is titled, "Vale: Richard Forsythe Beattie: Came to Orbost Over 80 Yrs Ago". On the back is an article titled, " Report of Death of Mr George Seymour Luckins". 745.5 is titled, " Happy Family Life is Answer - Harold (79) and Olive (78) Sheffield. It is a black and white photograph. 745.6 is titled, "Tubbut and the Whittakers".beattie-richard-forsythe luckins-george-seymour sheffield-harold whittakers-tubbut -
Orbost & District Historical Societymagazines, Banks & Company, Peter Dawson Distiller, 1907
This is the 14th edition of the magazine. This magazine belonged to William Hunter (1893-1971), a resident of Tatura and Mallacoota. He was a soldier, surveyor and amateur naturalist. Peter Dawson was a Distiller and Whisky Merchantat 99 Maxwell Street, Glasgow. By 1891 Dawson had already made a name for himself in the United Kingdom as a blender of whisky and practical distiller. This item is associated with William Hunter.A magazine / catalogue with a cover showing coloured illustrations of military weapons and ordinance. At the bottom is "Peter Dawson Distiller Dufftown & Glasgow" in red and black print inside an ornate gold frame."William Hunter"hunter-william dawson-peter-distiller magazine-weapons-ordinance -
Orbost & District Historical Societybook, Constitution of Rechabites, 1906
This item belonged to Alan Richardson, a sawmiller at Tabbara. He helped to build and held a ticket for the paddle steamer "Curlip". He was a member of the Rechabites from March 3 1892. The Independent Order of Rechabites began in Salford, England in 1835. It was named after Rechab, a leader in the Old Testament, who instructed his tribe to refrain from drinking alcohol. During the Industrial Revolution the idea of temperance became popular as damage was caused to families by alcohol. In Australia it was first established in Tasmania in the mid 1800s. In 1847 a branch was created in Victoria, and it then spread to other States. Members were provided with assistance during times of sickness, death and hardship. This item is associated with the Richardson family, early settlers in the Orbost district.A small grey book with a black spine. The title and details are in black print. Inside is a magazine cutting - "The Rechabite July 1st 1931". This book is the "Constitution of the Victorian District, No 82" and contains the district by-laws."This is to certify that Bro. A.J. Richardson was admitted clearance a member of the Orbost.........."richardson-alan rechabites -
Orbost & District Historical Societybook, 1931
This diary probably belonged to Alan Richardson who was a member of the Rechabites. Alan Richardson, was a wmiller at Tabbara. He helped to build and held a ticket for the paddle steamer "Curlip". He was a member of the Rechabites from March 3 1892. The Independent Order of Rechabites began in Salford, England in 1835. It was named after Rechab, a leader in the Old Testament, who instructed his tribe to refrain from drinking alcohol. During the Industrial Revolution the idea of temperance became popular as damage was caused to families by alcohol. In Australia it was first established in Tasmania in the mid 1800s. In 1847 a branch was created in Victoria, and it then spread to other States. Members were provided with assistance during times of sickness, death and hardship. This item is associated with Alan Richardson. The Richardsons were a prominent pioneering family in early Orbost.A small book, a diary with a fabric and paper cover. It contains handwritten costings for building projects, There are some loose pages with Literature associated with the Rechabites. rechabites richardson-alan -
Orbost & District Historical Societyphotograph, C 1900
Club Terrace, situated in East Gippsland, is important as a timber milling centre. The name probably derived from the ‘Ace of Clubs’ mine which operated for a time there and which took its name from the ‘Ace of Clubs’ cattle brand of still earlier days. The school first opened on 1st of February 1900, the teacher being Samuel Beaver. In 1960 the number of children enrolled grew too great for the little one-room school that had served so well. A modern type school of two rooms, built on a new site away from the mills, was occupied at the beginning of the 1961 school year when R. Lawry and his wife were the teachers. Later in the same year the school was officially opened by the DI Cyril Bowden. Also present were B. Evans, MLA, B. May, MLC and several Councillors from Orbost Shire. This school record is of immediate interest and value to the pupils and staff who have learned and taught in the Club Terrace State State School. The record also has a much wider significance, to the community in which the school is situated, as a record and research tool.A black / white photograph of a group of students and their male teacher standing outside a wooden building. It is labelled " Club Terrace State School No. 3343"on back - "about 1898"education club-terrace-state-school -
Orbost & District Historical Societyblack and white photograph, 20th April 1970
The Captain Cook Bicentenary celebrations saw students from Orbost High School hiking around Cape Everard during the re-naming to Point Hicks.This item is associated with Orbost High School and the historynof education in Orbost. It is also associated with the Captain Cook Bicentenary, a significant event in Australia's history. A large black / white photograph of a group of students from Orbost High School on a hike at Point Hicks.They are carrying backpacks along a trail and the Point Hicks lighthouse can be seen in the background.education-orbost point-hicks captain-cook-bicentenary -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyPhotographs/documents, Harris Family memorabilia - photos of house and land, wedding etc. Will of Richard Francis Harris. Death Cert of James Augustine Harris. 1960s-1980s, 1960-1980s
Collection of the Harris family memorabilia given to Richard Carter by Judy O'Neill. Wedding groups may be James Harris' wedding. The collection of 22 photos include boring for water in the 1968 drought. The will of Richard Francis Harris gives a share to James Augustine Harris. James Augustine Harris' vaccination certificate was sent to Mr. M.W. Harris, Queen Street Bendigo. James lived in Dorset Rd Boronia prior to his death.Collection of 22 photos - 9x9 - black and white - house and land; 4 wedding photos - un-named; 3 miscellaneous photos; Will of Richard Francis Harris; Vaccination certificate; Death certificate of James Augustine Harris with his funeral arrangements and tributes -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Programme, Ringwood and District Horticultural and Garden Club, Ringwood and District Horticultural and Garden Club Schedule for the Annual Autumn Show, 1971, 1971
Ringwood and District Horticultural and Garden Club Schedule for the Annual Autumn Show, 1971.12 page booklet- typed Schedule.Front Page Ringwood and District Horticultural and Garden Club Schedule for the Annual Autumn Show To be held in the Assembly Hall, Ringwood High School, Bedford Road, Ringwood Saturday, March 6, 1971. (Doors Open at 2 p.m.) Entries close: 9 p.m. Thursday March 4th, 1971. Admission: Adults: 30 centsChildren: 5 cents Next Page OFFICE BEARERS LIFE MEMBERS: Mrs.Lord, Mrs.W.McDowell, Mr.B.J.Hubbard, Messrs.W.Gillespie, E.Bennett, G.W.Burns, E.T.Kearsley, Les.Ingram, W.McDowell. PRESIDENT:Mr.J.Roberts 39 Warrandyte Road Ringwood, Telephone: 870-1483 VICE-PRESIDENTS: Mrs.D.Hutchinson Mr.V.H.Wilson MENS' COMMITTEE: Mr.G.W.Burns, Mr.W.McDowell, Mr.E.Frame, Mr.V.H.Wilson, MR.J.Percival LADIES COMMITTEE: Mesdames: W.McDowell, D.Hutchinson, A.Mabu, D.Wilson, Miss Isbester TREASURER: Mr.D.Puckey Summit Crescent Ringwood North SECRETARY: Mrs.V.H.Wilson 38 William Street Ringwood, Telephone: 870-7458 ENTRIES CLOSE ON THRUSDAY MARCH 4TH 1971 AT 9 P.M. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THIS SHOW. PROGRAMME Staging of Exhibits 8.30 a.m. till 12 Noon Judging Commences 12.30 p.m. Show Opens 2.30 p.m. Removal of Exhibits 9.00 p.m. Admission: Adults: 30 centsChildren: 5 cents Page One EXHIBITORS MAY MAIL OR TELEPHONE ENTRIES TO THE UNDERMENTIONED:- MRS.V.H.WILSON,38 William Street, Ringwood870-7458 MRS.D.HUTCHINSON, 48 Caroline Street, RINGWOOD 870-8577 ENTRIES CLOSE THURSDAY MARCH 4TH AT 9 P.M. RULES FOR COMPETITORS All Exhibits must be stages by 12 Noon and must not be removed before 9 p.m. Exhibitors must apply on moring of Show to the Secretary for Cards which must be placed in front of Exhibit in the allotted space. All Exhibits, except Floral Art, must be grown by the Exhibitor. Awards will be made by the Judges whose decision is final. Prize Money available at 8 p.m. and if not claimed within one month will revert to the Society. Exhibits should be names. In a close finish this counts. No Exhibitor allowed in Hall whilst Judging is in progress. Any Protest shall be in writing accompanied with a 50 cent deposit lodged with the Secretary before 7 p.m. on day of Show. Protest must be limited to non-accordance of an Exhibit within the Schedule. The Committee is empowered to determine and protest to be forfeited if it deems such to be frivolous. BOWL:- The width of the vessel must be greater than its height. VASE:- The height of the vessel must be greater than its width. Page Two Continuation of: RULES FOR COMPETITORS... The Rules of the Royal Horticultural Society of Victoria will apply. Dahlias will be judged under the Rules and Standards laid down by the National and Royal Dahlias Society of Victoria. A VASE consists of 3 to 6 stems (in Cut Flowers) unless otherwise stated. AWARDS: Bronze Medal of the National Dahlia Society for Best Dahlia Exhibit. BLUE RIBBONS MAY BE AWARDD FOR:- BEST VASE OF CUT FLOWERS BEST DAHLIA OVER 6 INCHES BEST VASE DAHLIAS UNDER 6 INCHESBST FLORAL ART EXHIBIT BEST SEEDLING DAHLIA CERTIFICATES OF MERIT:- GIANT DAHLIA OVER 8 INCHESBEST SHRUB MINIATURE CACTUS DAHLIA BETWEEN 4 1/2" TO 6" BEST POT PLANT CHARM DECORATIVE BETWEEN 6' AND 8' BEST VEGETABLE BEST SINGLE ROSE UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED ENTRY FEE PER SCHEDULE CLA CLASS - 5 CENTS PER ENTRY. PLEASE NOTE THAT ENTRY FEE FOR ITEMS NO. 1 AND 2 IS 25 CENTS IN EACH SECTION ENTRIES CLOSE: THURSDAY MARCH 4TH, 1971 AT 9 P.M. Page Three VICTORIANCHAMPIONSHIPSECTION 1 SCH.NO: FIRST 1DAHLIAS UNDER 8 INCHES 12 Vases (3 of each) Distinct Varieties TROPHY VALUED AT $5.00 29 Giant Dahlias, Distinct Varieties (SPONSORED BY AMETCO TRAVEL AGENCY, RINGWOOD) To be won Three Times - Trophy valued at $20-00 DAHLIAS OPEN SECTION 2 39 Dahlias 3 Medium Cactus, 3 Miniature Cactus, 3 Charm Cactus, Distinct Varieties, Shown separately $2-00 44 Giant Decorative, Distinct Varieties 50c. 51 Giant Decorative 30c. 63 Giant Cactus, Distinct Varieties 50c. 71 Giant Cactus 30c. 86 Medium Garden Cactus N.N.D. 50c. 93 Medium Garden Cactus, Distinct Varieties 50c. 10 3 Medium Decorative Distinct Varieties 50c. 11 1 Medium Decorative 30c. 12 6 Vases Miniature Cactus, Distinct Varieties - 3 of each - 75c 13 3 Vases Miniature Cactus, Distinct Varieties - 3 of each - 50c 14 3 Vases Miniature Decorative, Distinct Varieties - 3 of each 50c 15 1 Vase Miniature Dahlias - 3 Blooms Distinct Variety 30c 16 3 Vases Charm Cactus, Distinct Varieties - 3 of each - 50c 17 3 Vases Charm Decorative - Distinct Varieties - 3 of each 50c Page Four Continuation of: SECTION 2 - DAHLIAS OPEN. SCH.NO. FIRST 18 1 Vase Charm, 3 Blooms, Distinct Variety30c 19 Seedling Dahlia Over Six Inches30c 20 Seedling Dahlia Under Six Inches 30c 21 3 Vases Pompones, Distinct Varieties, 3 of each50c 22 1 Vase Pompones, N.N.D, 50c 23 3 Exhibition Cactus Distinct Varieties 50c 24 1 Exhibition Cactus30c 25 1 Miniature Dahlia20c 26 1 Charm Dahlia 20c 27 1 Vase Dahlias Under 8 Inches, 10 Stalks, N.N.D. 75c SECTION 3: RINGWOOD AND DISTRICT AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP DAHLIAS - AMATEUR 28 6 Giant Dahlias, Distinct Varieties $1.00 29 9 Dahlias Distinct Varieties (Shown Separately) 3 Medium Cactus; 3 Miniature Cactus, 3 Charm Cactus $2.00 30 3 Giant Decorative Distinct Varieties 50c 31 1 Giant Decorative30c 32 3 Giant Cactus, Distinct Varieties 30c 34 3 Medium Decoratve Distinct Varieties 50c 35 1 Medium Decorative 30c 36 3 Medium Cactus Distinct Varieties50c 37 1 Medium Cactus 30c 38 3 Vases Miniature Cactus Distinct Varieties (3 of each) 50c 39 1 Vase Miniature Cactus 3 Blooms N.N.D. 50c 40 1 Vase Miniature Decorative 3 Blooms N.N.D.50c Page Five Continuation of: SECTION 3 - AMATEUR DAHLEA CLASS SCH.NO: FIRST 413 Vases Charm Cactus, Distinct Varieties - 3 of each -50c. 421 Vase Charm Cactus, Distinct Variety - 3 Blooms - 30c 433 Vases Charm Decorative, Distinct Varieties, 3 of each50c 441 Vase Charm Decorative 5 Blooms N.N.D. 30c 451 Vase Miniature, 3 Blooms, N.N.D.20c 461 Charm 471 Vase Pompones 5 Blooms N.N.D.50c 481 Vase Show or Ball Dahlias 3 Blooms N.N.D. 50c. SECTION 4: DAHLIAS - NOVICE 491 Giant Dahlia 30c 501 Medium Dahlia 30c 511 Vase Miniature Dahlias, 3 Blooms, N.N.D.30c 521 Vase Charm Dahlias, 3 Blooms, N.N.D. 30c 531 Miniature Dahlia20c 541 Charm Dahlia 20c SECTION 5:R O S E S-O P E N 55Roses, 3 Blooms in Separate Containers, (Distinct Varieties)40c 56Roses, 3 Blooms, 1 colour shown separately 30c 57Roses, 3 Blooms, Bud to Full Bloom 30 c 58Roses, 3 Vases, Distinct Varieties 75c 59Roses, 1 Vase Full Bloom showing stamens 30c 60Roses, 1 Vase C.V.A. 20c Page Six Continuation of: SECTION 5 - R O S E S-O P E N SCH.NO:FIRST 611 Rose in Bloom20c 62Rose, 1 Vase of Floribunda or Grandiflora 30c SECTION 6 - R O S E S - A M A T E U R 63Rose, 1 Bloom20c 64Rose, 1 Vase, C.V.A. 30c 65Roses, 3 Blooms, Distinct Varieties35c 66Roses, 3 Blooms, Bud to Full Bloom 35c 67Roses, 1 Vase Floribunda or Grandiflora30c SECTION 7C U T F L O W E R S -O P E N 683 Vases Cut Flowers, Distinct Kinds, C.V.A. 50c 691 Vase Cut Flowers, Distinct Variety, C.V.A. 25c 701 Vase Cut Flowers, Red Shades, Distinct Kind 25c 711 Vase Cut Flowers, Pink Shades, Distinct Kind25c 721 Vase Cut Flowers, White Shades, Distinct Kind 25c 731 Vase Cut Flowers, Cream or Yellow Shades25c 741 Vase Cut Flowers, Blue Shades 25c 751 Head Hydrangeas25c 763 Vases Geranium or Pelargonium, N.N.D. 25c 771 Vase Asters, C.V.A.25c 781 Vase Zinnias, Distinct Variety, Dahlia Flowered25c 793 Vases Zinnias, Distinct Colours, Dahlia Flowered 25c 801 Vase Lilliput Zinnias, C.V.A. 25c 811 Vase Marigolds. C.V.A. 25c 821 Vase Cut Flowers, not shown in this Schedule 25c 831 Vase Decorative Chrysanthemum, C.V.A., A.N.S.25c Page Seven Continuation of: SECTION 7:CUT FLOWERS - OPEN - SCH.NO: FIRST: 841 Container phlox, C.V.A.25c SECTION 8C U TF L O W E R S - AMATEUR 853 Vases Cut Flowers, Distinct Kinds, C.V.A. 40c 861 Vase Cut Flowers, Distinct Variety, C.V.A. 25c 871 Vase Cut Flowers, Red Shades, Distinct Kinds25c 881 Vase Cut Flowers, Red Shades, Distinct Kinds 25c 891 Vase Cut Flowers, Blue Shades, Distinct Kinds 25c 901 Vase Cut Flowers, White Shades, Distinct Kinds 25c 913 Vases Fuchsias, C.V.A.25c 923 Vases Geraniums or Pelargoniums (N.N.D.) 25c 931 Vase Aster, C.V.A.25c. 941 Vase African Marigolds, Distinct Variety 25c 951 Vase Zinnias, Dahlia Flowered, C.V.A. 25c. 961 Vase Cut Flowers not stated in Schedule 25c 971 Flower not stated in Schedule 25c 981 Vase Geranium, Distinct Variety25c 991 Container Phlox25c Page Eight SECTION 9 - C U T F L O W E R S - N O V I C E SCH.NO:FIRST: 1001 Vase Asters 25c 1011 Vase Snap Dragons C.V.A.25c 1021 Vase Marigold C.V.A.25c 1031 Vase Zemias, Dahlia Flowered, C.V.A. 25c 1041 Vase Zemias, Lilliput, C.V.A. 25c 1051 Container Phlox 25c SECTION 10 F L O R A L A R T O P E N FIRST SECOND 106Arrangement of Flowers for the Home50c 20c 107Table Centre Piece of Mixed Flowers 50c 20c 108Bowl of Dahlias 50c 20c 109Arrangement of Autumn Tones (Any Foliage Allowed)50c 20c 110 Arrangement of Flowers (Dahlias to predominate - May include any plant material and accessories)$1-00 50c 111Dry Arrangement 50c 20c 112Church Arrangement 50c 20c 113A Basket of Fruit 50c 20c 114Line Arrangement (May include any Plant Material) 50c 20c 115"AS I LIKE IT" (May include any Plant Material and Accessories) 50c 20c 116Arrangement, Tall and Stately 50c 20c 117Bowl of Floating Flowers (FLOWERS MUST FLOAT)35c 15c Page Nine SECTION 11 F L O R A L A R T - A M A T E U R SCH.NO: FIRST:SECOND: 118Arrangement of Dahlias35c 15c 119Miniature Arrangement 50c 15c 120Harvest Arrangement of Flowers and/or Vegetables 40c20c 121Arrangement of Gladioli 35c 15c 122One Flower Spray30c 15c 123Arrangement of Five Dahlias 35c 15c 124Presentation Basket50c 20c 125Arrangement in Pink and Gray on Silver 40c 20c S P E C I A L N O T I C E PLEASE NOTE THAT SCHEDULE NUMBERS 106, 118 AND 120, TO BE EXHIBITED IN 2FT.6IN. NICHE.. SECTION 12 F L O R A L A R T - INTERMEDIATE SCH.NO: FIRST: SECOND: 126A Dry Arrangement 30c15c 127Presentation Basket40c20c 128Tall Arrangement 30c15c 129Line Arrangement Five Flowers40c20c ENTRIES CLOSE THURSDAY MARCH 4TH, 1971 AT 9 P.M. Page Ten SECTION 13 F L O R A L A R T - N O V I C E SCH.NO:FIRST: SECOND: 130"My Choice" 30c 15c 131Dry Arrangement 30c 15c 132One Flower Spray 30c 15c 133Presentation Basket 40c 20c 134Arrangement, "AS I LIKE IT"30c 15c SECTION 14V E G E T A B L E S SCH.NO:FIRST: 135Collection of not more than 8 Vegetables $1.50 136Brace (2) of Apple Cuccumbers25c. 137Brace (2) of Long Cuccumbers 25c 138Plate of 4 Tomatoes, smooth, (eith Stalks) 25c. 139Plate of 4 Onions25c 140One Vegetable Marrow25c 141One Pumpkin 25c 142One Lettuce25c 143Plate of Peas - 12 Pods - 25c 144Plate of Climbing Beans - 12 Beans25c. 145Plate of Dwarf Beans - 12 Beans - 25c 146Bunch of Three Carrots with Tops25c 147Bunch of Three Parsnips 25c 148One Head Silver Beet25c 149Plate of 4 Potatoes25c 150Bunch of 3 Red Beet with Tops 25c 1513 Sticks of Rhubarb with Leaves25c 152Vegetable not otherwise specified 25c 1533 Cobs Sweet Corn25c. Page Eleven SECTION 14 - F R U I T SCH.NO: FIRST: SECOND: 154A Dish of 4 Culinary Apples 25c 155A Dish of 4 Dessert Apples 25c 156A Dish of 4 Lemons 25c 157A Dish of 6 Passion Fruit 25c 158A Fruit not otherwise stated 25c SECTION 15 - FLORAL ART - CHILDREN 11 TO 14 YEARS 159Floral Mat 12 inches by 9 inches 75c25c 160Arrangement of 3 Flowers (Any Foliage) 20c10c 161Decorated Saucer of Flowers20c 10c 162Flower Arrangement in Egg Cup 20c10c 163Novelty of any Horticultural Material20c 10c 164Boquet of Flowers 20c 10c 165Miniature Arrangement not to Exceed Three Inches 20c 10c. 166Arranged Vase of Flowers 20c 10c 167Arranged Vase of 6 Dahlias20c 10c. SECTION 16SPECIAL FUCHSIAS SECTION 168Single, 3 Distinct Variety 169Single, 6 Distinct Variety 170Single, 3 C.V.A. 171Single, 6 C.V.A. 172Double, 3 Distinct Variety 173Double, 6 Distinct Variety 174Double, 3 Distinct Variety 175Double, 6 C.V.A. Page Twelve Fuchsias Florets to be displayed on collar in a container (Small). Containers and Collars will be supplied by the Club, PRIZE-CARDS - FIRST, SECOND, WILL BE AWARDED ALSO MERIT CARD. A TROPHY WILL BE AWARDED TO THE BEST EXHIBIT IN SPECIAL FUCHSIAS SECTION SPECIAL OPEN CLASS - POT PLANTS.... SCH.NO:FIRST: 1761 Pot Plant, Foliage30c 1771 Pot Plant, Orchid In Bloom 30c 1781 Pot Succulents 30c 1791 Pot Geranium in Bloom 30c 1801 Pot Geranium Foliage 30c 1813 Indoor Plants - Different Varieties 30c 1825 Pots, at least 3 in Bloom 30c 183Container of Mixed Plants 30c 1841 Pot Plant in Bloom 30c Back Page G A R D E N C O M P E T I T I O N G A R D E N C O M P E T I T I O N sponsored by RINGWOOD CITY COUNCIL (Entries close Thursday February18th) (JUDGING SATURDAY FEBRUARY 27TH, 1971) ENTRIES MAY BE LEFT WITH: MRS.D.HUTCHINSON MRS.V.H.WILSON 43 Caroline Streetor38 William Street RINGWOOD RINGWOOD 870-8577870-7458 JOIN THESOCIETY Our MONTHLY MEETINGS are held on the THIRD MONDAY at 8 p.m. on each month in the PUBLIC LIBRARY, Warrandyte Road, RINGWOOD. YEARLY SUBSCRIPTION: ONE DOLLAR ($1-00) C H R Y S A N T H E M U M S H O W SATURDAY, MAY 8TH, 1971 WATCH FOR FURTHER DETAILS Sunrise Secretarial Service, 12 Grey Street, Ringwood East Telephone: 870-6871 -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Land Titles Documents, Titles Department, Documents of land transfer 1911and Certificate of title for land in Pitt Street Ringwood 1920 plus list of names of transferees, 1911 -1920
Photocopies of transfer of land 1920 (poor quality) 1 copy A3, 1 A4. Certificate of title 1920, A4 and list of transferees for land in Bedford Road and Pitt Street Ringwood +Additional Keywords: Walker, E.E Thomas,A / E Thomas,A / Wisemann, A. / Edelsten, E / Unsworth,M -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyPhotograph, Opening of St. Francis de Sales School, Patterson Street, Ringwood East - November 1958. The Roman Catholic Church-School was opened by Archbishop J.D. Simmonds, with the Mayor of Ringwood (Cr. R.O. Spencer), the Mayoress, and Crs. P. Vergers, R. Horman, I. McLeod and D. Baxter also present
Printed below photograph, "Opening St. Francis de Salle - 1958". Written on backing sheet, "Archbishop Simmonds opens East Ringwood School, St. Frances de Salle. See 'Mail' 27th Nov. 1958 for full report and 4th Dec. 'Mail' for names in photo." -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyPhotograph, Bedford Rd / Bayswater Rd. looking east from Warrandyte Rd. railway underpass, c1910
Dirt Road with houses and planter boxes for street trees on one side.Multiple copies of photos SS0078 and SS0079 - Backing sheet on one reads "Bedford Rd. looking east from Warrandyte Rd. railway underpass, c1910". Others have Bayswater Rd, Bedford Rd etc names. Some copies state "Ringwood House on Right". There is a also a postcard version. SS0079rev is an image of the postcard reverse, dated feb 24 1910 -
Orbost & District Historical SocietyMatch box
These pocket-sized cases for carrying matches took their name from 'Vesta', the deity that presided over the domestic focus (hearth) in Ancient Rome. Vesta cases were in great use between the 1860's and 1940', but the invention of the pocket petrol lighter initiated a decline in the use of these items.Silver match box with crown hinged lid. Front is engraved.match-safe silver smoking-accessories vesta-case -
Orbost & District Historical Societybadge, Austalian Nursing Federation, c. 1920s
A badge presented to and worn by General Nurse, Ethel M Lynn in 1924.The Lynn family is well-known in the Orbost area. Ethel Lynn is believed to have been working at Bairnsdale in 1924. A badge possibly made of brass and with an enamelled face with the words AUSTRALIAN NURSING FEDERATION GENERAL printed, along with a red cross. A fastening pin is attached to the back. On the back is the name Ethel M Lynn, 1st July 1924.nurses-badge ethel-lynn -
Orbost & District Historical Societybuttons, Heuheit, late 19th, early 20th century
This card of buttons was most likely purchased in Orbost from a local shop, eg. Herbert Stores, and dates from the late 19th or early 20th Century.A card with 12 'jet' like buttons attached to it. The card has a heraldic-type image of a dragon and shield on the top, and also the name Heuheit which is difficult to read, presumably the makers name. possibly Heuheitblack-buttons dressmaking haberdashery -
Orbost & District Historical Societyfirst day cover, Australia Post, April 1970
The Point Hicks cancel was used 8,269 times on the commemorative covers dated 20th April 1970. The first day cover commemorates the bicentenary of Cook's sighting of Point Hicks.When sailing along the coast of what is today southern Victoria, Cook recorded in his journal in April 1770 that he had named "The Southernmost Point of land we had in sight as Point Hicks, because Leiut Hicks, was the first who discoverd this land." This was the first European name recorded during that Endeavour voyage to be applied to a feature on the east coast of Australia. There is no longer a post office at Point Hicks and was possibly a temporary one used only for this issue.A first day issue envelope with stamps. Produced to commemorate the sighting of Point Hicks by Captain James Cook 0n 20 April 1770. It is a large cover with a strip of 5x 5c & a single 30c stamps. first-day-cover cook-james stamps philately point-hicks -
Orbost & District Historical Societyillustration, Cameron, Ina, 1910
Ina Cameron was the daughter of Alex Cameron and Helen nee Stirling. They lived for a time at Metung and then at Cann River. She was the grand-daughter of the Hon. James Cameron. She married Jack Campbell.Small ink illustration of flowers (blossoms) with foliage on pink background. There is a box showing name and date. The picture is in a plastic gold and cream frame with scalloped edges and has a stand on the back.Front - Ina Cameron, Cann River, 1910illustration cameron, ina cann-river -
The Cyril Kett Optometry MuseumOphthalmotrope, unknown, (estimated); mid 20th century
This model was used in lectures in the College from the mid 20th century. An ophthalmotrope is a mechanical model constructed to demonstrate the movements of the eyes and the actions of the various muscles which produce them. The first ophthalmotrope was made by Theodore Reute in 1845 and it was he who gave it the name 'ophthalmotrope'. Frans Donders (1818-1889) became interested in eye movements on reading Reute's work, and his subsequent studies were of physiological interest and also provided the basis for principles underlying the correction of squint. Because of the complexity of the actions and counter actions of the eye muscles, ophthalmologists of the 19th century sought a practical solution with the construction of mechanical models. Reute's second model of 1857 was more sophisticated. Its eyeballs contained lenses and the optical system could be moved backwards and forwards to simulate accommodation. Later ophthalmotropes are known by Landolt, Knapp and Snellen.This ophthalmotrope is the one that was used as a teaching aid in the College from the mid 20th century.Brass framed model to illustrate actions of extra-ocular muscles. Two painted wooden globes mounted in brass frame with coloured strings attached to brass weights positioned to show actions of various extra-ocular muscles. Also wooden storage box. Materials: brass, metal, wood, string.optometry, ophthalmology, ophthalmotrope, eye, eye movements, extra ocular muscles, eye muscles, eye teaching
