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Koorie Heritage Trust
Document - Printed Sheets, Public Record Office, Public Records Office Correspondence Files - Series VPRS 1694: Items l, 2 & 16
... Public Records Office Correspondence Files - Series VPRS ...The research Report at the front of the folder is annotated and helpful as to some of the contents of the various records. The aim of this report is to provide a preliminary overview of archival files held by the PRO which were research October 1997. Research was conducted into selected files in the series VPRS 1694. the files largely contain correspondence relating to the mangement of the Aboriginal reserves, the condition of the Aborigines, land use and policy development. Document types also include general inward and outward correspondence for the Board for the Protection of Aborigines (BPA) individual stations which often contain attendance lists inventory lists and contracts for the supply of goods. The accompanying Research Report at the front of the folder is most valuable as it outlines the contents for each year.Item 1 : 1889-1899, Item 2, 1900-1916, ; Research Report (annotated)The research Report at the front of the folder is annotated and helpful as to some of the contents of the various records. The aim of this report is to provide a preliminary overview of archival files held by the PRO which were research October 1997. Research was conducted into selected files in the series VPRS 1694. the files largely contain correspondence relating to the mangement of the Aboriginal reserves, the condition of the Aborigines, land use and policy development. Document types also include general inward and outward correspondence for the Board for the Protection of Aborigines (BPA) individual stations which often contain attendance lists inventory lists and contracts for the supply of goods. The accompanying Research Report at the front of the folder is most valuable as it outlines the contents for each year.board for the protection of aborigines - correspondence files.1907 - 1921., lake condah mission - corrrespondence, aborigines- lake condah - lists of residents; closure of mission; petition;, framlingham-inventories of residents (women), lake tyers-correspondence-lists (attendance) 1917., coranderrk- reports. -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Bowe, Heather et al, Yorta Yorta language heritage, 1997
In this book are described the general features of Yorta Yorta and provide a compsite vocabulary of about 1,000 words. Vocabulary items documented for particular groups/clans can be identified by the source references against individual words. There is a separate section with a brief description of Yabula Yabula and a specific vocabulary list for that clan language. The book uses early historical records and spoken resources to document the language heritage of the Yorta Yorta ; includes Yorta Yorta grammar and English to Yorta Yorta and Yorta Yorta to English dictionaries ; also includes a Yabula Yabula grammar and vocabulary list ; Yorta Yorta language revival project.p.226; notyes; dictionary; appendices; bibliography.In this book are described the general features of Yorta Yorta and provide a compsite vocabulary of about 1,000 words. Vocabulary items documented for particular groups/clans can be identified by the source references against individual words. There is a separate section with a brief description of Yabula Yabula and a specific vocabulary list for that clan language. The book uses early historical records and spoken resources to document the language heritage of the Yorta Yorta ; includes Yorta Yorta grammar and English to Yorta Yorta and Yorta Yorta to English dictionaries ; also includes a Yabula Yabula grammar and vocabulary list ; Yorta Yorta language revival project.language - linguistics - vocabulary and grammar | language - vocabulary - dictionaries and glossaries | language - vocabulary - word lists | language - linguistics - language elicitation - sentences | language - vocabulary - place names ||yorta yorta / yota yota language (d2) (nsw si55-13) | yabula yabula language (s38) (vic sj55-01) -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Document - Printed Sheets, Batey, Isaac, The Aboriginals - transcript of the handwritten memoirs of Isaac Batey
This memoir contains observations of the Aboriginal people in the Sunbury area mainly. From 1844 onwards this young boy has recounted memories of his life, this section deals with Aboriginals. Although the language and observations may offend some people they are also a reflection of the attitudes of his times, and give an indication of the settlers' reactions to the inhabitants of a new land. Recorded in 1909.17 P.;This memoir contains observations of the Aboriginal people in the Sunbury area mainly. From 1844 onwards this young boy has recounted memories of his life, this section deals with Aboriginals. Although the language and observations may offend some people they are also a reflection of the attitudes of his times, and give an indication of the settlers' reactions to the inhabitants of a new land. Recorded in 1909.batey, isaac b. 1838., sunbury - red stone hill - ?boriginals, history., aboriginals - woiworong - hunting; possum skin rug making; baskets; cooking ovens; death-customs; myrnong. -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Document - Printed Sheets, Public Records Office, Copies of Correspondence relating to the establishment of the Aboriginal Protectorate - 1838 - 1839
... Public Records Office ...10 items; records description; 30 cm.port phillip aboriginal protectorate - establishment., correspondence-port philip aboriginal protectorate 1838 - 1839, assistant protectors, port phillip-parker, edward; dredge, james; thomas, william; seivewright, george., robinson, george - correspondence. -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Berzins, Baiba, The coming of the strangers : life in Australia 1788-1822, 1988
Contents: The coming of The Strangers; The environment & its shapers; The Governors & Their Circle; Staying & leaving ; The Lot of Women; Australia & the World; Australia in 1822.Blurb: The Coming of The Strangers challenges our ideas about the European settlement of Australia. Through a selection of the many document, painting and engravings held in the Mitchell and Dixon collections of the State Library of New South Wales, a picture of life in Australia is reconstructed - spanning the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788 to 1822 when the first generation of white Australians had accepted the continent as their home.Those who left no written records: the Aboriginal people; white women and convicts, have been brought to the foreground to give a balanced perspective of history during the earliest decades of European habitation in Australia.The Coming of The Strangers accompanies a major exhibition being held at the State Library of New South Wales during 1988. In co-ordinating both this book and the exhibition, the Mitchell Librarian, Baiba Berzins brings to public view many letters, journals and works of art that have not been published or displayed for over a century.144 p. : ill. (some col.), facsims., ports. ; 27 cm.Contents: The coming of The Strangers; The environment & its shapers; The Governors & Their Circle; Staying & leaving ; The Lot of Women; Australia & the World; Australia in 1822.Blurb: The Coming of The Strangers challenges our ideas about the European settlement of Australia. Through a selection of the many document, painting and engravings held in the Mitchell and Dixon collections of the State Library of New South Wales, a picture of life in Australia is reconstructed - spanning the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788 to 1822 when the first generation of white Australians had accepted the continent as their home.Those who left no written records: the Aboriginal people; white women and convicts, have been brought to the foreground to give a balanced perspective of history during the earliest decades of European habitation in Australia.The Coming of The Strangers accompanies a major exhibition being held at the State Library of New South Wales during 1988. In co-ordinating both this book and the exhibition, the Mitchell Librarian, Baiba Berzins brings to public view many letters, journals and works of art that have not been published or displayed for over a century.australia -- history -- 1788-1851 -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Boys, Robert Douglass, First years at Port Phillip : preceded by a summary of historical events from 1768, 1935
Foreword: This Chronology extends from the first permanent settlement of "Port Phillip" or "Australia Felix," at Portland Bay, by Edward Henty, until the beginning of the proceedings of the first Town Council of Melbourne. In order to provide the necessary historical perspective, the Chronology has been preceded by a Summary of Historical Events.Many matters are here noted for the first time, and, through the courtesy of the Trustees of the Public Library of Victoria, the compiler was allowed to publish in full the diary kept by Sir Richard Bourke during his visit to Port Phillip in March, 1837.In addition to the authorities quoted in the text, recourse has been had to the large collection of official documents in the Public Library of Victoria (including the collection of La Trobe papers), the Historical Records of Australia, and the books and pamphlets dealing with the first decade of this State.159 p., [4] leaves of plates : ill. ; index; 22 cm.Foreword: This Chronology extends from the first permanent settlement of "Port Phillip" or "Australia Felix," at Portland Bay, by Edward Henty, until the beginning of the proceedings of the first Town Council of Melbourne. In order to provide the necessary historical perspective, the Chronology has been preceded by a Summary of Historical Events.Many matters are here noted for the first time, and, through the courtesy of the Trustees of the Public Library of Victoria, the compiler was allowed to publish in full the diary kept by Sir Richard Bourke during his visit to Port Phillip in March, 1837.In addition to the authorities quoted in the text, recourse has been had to the large collection of official documents in the Public Library of Victoria (including the collection of La Trobe papers), the Historical Records of Australia, and the books and pamphlets dealing with the first decade of this State.victoria -- history -- 1834-1851. | victoria -- history -- to 1834. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Division of Survey and Mapping, 1984
A brief guide to Crown Lands And Survey records commonly used for family history research.A brief guide to Crown Lands And Survey records commonly used for family history research.A brief guide to Crown Lands And Survey records commonly used for family history research.crown lands, victorian government, land surveys -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Legal record - Document, Certificate of Title, 1977
Certificate of Title vol. 5564 fol. 1112691 for part of Lot 13 Plan of Subdivision no. 4488, cnr. Creek Road and East Road Mitcham, owned by George Albert SmithCertificate of Title vol. 5564 fol. 1112691 for part of Lot 13 Plan of Subdivision no. 4488, cnr. Creek Road and East Road Mitcham, owned by George Albert SmithCertificate of Title vol. 5564 fol. 1112691 for part of Lot 13 Plan of Subdivision no. 4488, cnr. Creek Road and East Road Mitcham, owned by George Albert Smithcreek road mitcham, smith, george albert, east road mitcham -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Legal record - Document, Certificate of Title, 28/10/1913 12:00:00 AM
Certificate of Title for Lot 41, Plan of Subdivision no. 2525, Deakin Street Mitcham, owned by State Savings Bank of Victoria.Certificate of Title for Lot 41, Plan of Subdivision no. 2525, Deakin Street Mitcham, owned by State Savings Bank of Victoria.Certificate of Title for Lot 41, Plan of Subdivision no. 2525, Deakin Street Mitcham, owned by State Savings Bank of Victoria.deakin street mitcham, state savings bank of victoria -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Legal record - Document, Certificate of Title, 1920
Certificate of Title vol. 4395 fol. 878940, 25 November 1920, mortgage and rate notices for Lot 7 (410), Middleborough Road, owned by George GayCertificate of Title vol. 4395 fol. 878940, 25 November 1920, mortgage and rate notices for Lot 7 (410), Middleborough Road, owned by George GayCertificate of Title vol. 4395 fol. 878940, 25 November 1920, mortgage and rate notices for Lot 7 (410), Middleborough Road, owned by George Gaygay, george, shire of blackburn and mitcham, middleborough road blackburn, no.410 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Legal record - Document, Certificate of Title, 1924
Certificate of Title vol. 4938 fol. 987497, 2 December 1924, Lot 34 Thomas Street Mitcham, owned by Fourth Victorian permanent Building Society, later Mrs E. F. RaleighCertificate of Title vol. 4938 fol. 987497, 2 December 1924, Lot 34 Thomas Street Mitcham, owned by Fourth Victorian permanent Building Society, later Mrs E. F. RaleighCertificate of Title vol. 4938 fol. 987497, 2 December 1924, Lot 34 Thomas Street Mitcham, owned by Fourth Victorian permanent Building Society, later Mrs E. F. Raleighvictorian permanent building society, raleigh, e. f., shire of blackburn and mitcham, thomas street mitcham -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Legal record - Document, Certificate of Title, 1927
Certificate of Title vol. 5411, fol. 1082004, 23 December 1927, pt. Crown Portion 108, Parish of Nunawading, Middleborough Road, owned by Albert Edwin Victor CavillCertificate of Title vol. 5411, fol. 1082004, 23 December 1927, pt. Crown Portion 108, Parish of Nunawading, Middleborough Road, owned by Albert Edwin Victor CavillCertificate of Title vol. 5411, fol. 1082004, 23 December 1927, pt. Crown Portion 108, Parish of Nunawading, Middleborough Road, owned by Albert Edwin Victor Cavillshire of blackburn and mitcham, middleborough road, burwood east -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Legal record - Document, Certificate of Title
Certificate of Title vol. 3119 fol. 623692, 30 March 1906, Lot 9, Williams Road Blackburn, with mortgage and rate notices, owned by William BarrowCertificate of Title vol. 3119 fol. 623692, 30 March 1906, Lot 9, Williams Road Blackburn, with mortgage and rate notices, owned by William BarrowCertificate of Title vol. 3119 fol. 623692, 30 March 1906, Lot 9, Williams Road Blackburn, with mortgage and rate notices, owned by William Barrowshire of blackburn and mitcham, williams road blackburn, barrow, william -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Legal record - Document, Australian Brick and Tesselated Tile Co, 1886
Copies of the original Memorandum of Association dated 15 May 1886Copies of the original Memorandum of Association dated 15 May 1886 The first Memorandum of Association of the Company, which became the largest industry in Mitcham, with a reputation extending overseas.Copies of the original Memorandum of Association dated 15 May 1886australian tesselated tile co. pty ltd, tile factories, brickworks -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Australian Tesselated Tile Co, 1901 - 1902
Terra Cotta Room. Records of orders, completion dates and workmen's signatures. July 1 1901 - Dec 12 1902.Terra Cotta Room. Records of orders, completion dates and workmen's signatures. July 1 1901 - Dec 12 1902.Terra Cotta Room. Records of orders, completion dates and workmen's signatures. July 1 1901 - Dec 12 1902.australian tesselated tile co pty ltd, terra cotta -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Protect against loss and destruction by fire, 1927
Photocopy of advertisement for photostat reproduction using the Herald article of 29 Sept 1927 describing the loss of records when the Blackburn and Mitcham Shire Hall was destroyed by fire as an example.Photocopy of advertisement for photostat reproduction using the Herald article of 29 Sept 1927 describing the loss of records when the Blackburn and Mitcham Shire Hall was destroyed by fire as an example.Photocopy of advertisement for photostat reproduction using the Herald article of 29 Sept 1927 describing the loss of records when the Blackburn and Mitcham Shire Hall was destroyed by fire as an example.shire of blackburn and mitcham, advertising, fires -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, The Melbourne Singers, 11/08/2002 12:00:00 AM
The Melbourne Singers (formerly Mitcham Choral Society) historical record of 20 years on (1983 - 2002).The Melbourne Singers (formerly Mitcham Choral Society) historical record of 20 years on (1983 - 2002). Includes invitation to 70th anniversary celebration on 11 August 2002. Hymn sheet and list of artistsThe Melbourne Singers (formerly Mitcham Choral Society) historical record of 20 years on (1983 - 2002).melbourne singers, hymn sheets -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Local history resources in the City of Whitehorse, 1995
Lists libraries, local historical societies, council records and the Public Record Office with information on records held and access information.Lists libraries, local historical societies, council records and the Public Record Office with information on records held and access information.Lists libraries, local historical societies, council records and the Public Record Office with information on records held and access information.local history, city of whitehorse -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Legal record - Document, Certificate of Incorporation, 31/12/1986 12:00:00 AM
Nunawading and District Historical Society Inc, Certificate of IncorporationCertificate of Incorporation, Nunawading and District Historical Society Inc, Certificate of Incorporation of Nunawading and District Historical Society Inc. Nunawading and District Historical Society Inc, Certificate of Incorporation nunawading and district historical society inc, certification -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, City of Nunawading Archives Register, 1986
List of City of Nunawading rate books, construction registers , cash books an reports held at the Laverton Public Record Office. All were produced by preceding authoritiesList of City of Nunawading rate books, construction registers , cash books an reports held at the Laverton Public Record Office. All were produced by preceding authoritiesList of City of Nunawading rate books, construction registers , cash books an reports held at the Laverton Public Record Office. All were produced by preceding authoritiescity of nunawading, shire of nunawading, shire of blackburn and mitcham -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Notes on biographical material available in Public Record Office, 1980 - 1994
Notes on biographical material available in the Public record Office of Victoria.Notes on biographical material available in the Public record Office of Victoria.Notes on biographical material available in the Public record Office of Victoria.social history, victoria. public record office -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Land Title, Titles Office Record of Subdivision, 25/11/1885
Photocopies of record of subdivision of David Boyle's land in Canterbury Road, Forest Hill covering the period from November 1885 to February 1898 including a scale drawing of the land and the creation of an easement for Mount Pleasant Road.boyle, david, walter, william james, joseph nash, alexander, janet kennedy, furborough, henry, canterbury road, forest hill, mount pleasant road, land subdivision -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Land Title, Land purchase, 31/07/1858
Record of land purchase by Louis Laurence Smith dated 31 July 1858. The land is adjacent to Dandenong Creek. Records of the transfer of the land in June 1895 are included. Photocopies.dandenong creek, smith, l l dr, william, gallien, jacque jean, speary, catherine, langdon, harry joseph, foster, john, youngman, edward, simmons, morris, mayfield, william george, marion, land sales -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Legal record - Document, Account book, 1917 - 1920
Account book 1917 - 1920Account book 1917 - 1920 of Edward Henry Pearce, orchardist and fruit marketer. With explanatory notes on names of fruit and local personalities by Ron Pearce.Account book 1917 - 1920orchards, pearce, edward h, fruit, pearce, ronald harry -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Nunawading and District local government records
... Nunawading and District local government records ...Records of the municipalities of Nunawading and Box Hill districtsRecords of the municipalities of Nunawading and Box Hill districts from Road District 1857 through to City of Nunawading 1994 and lists of location of records for each period within the Public Record Office. Extracts from PRO lists of holdings.Records of the municipalities of Nunawading and Box Hill districts local government, nunawading road district, shire of nunawading, borough of box hill, city of box hill, shire of blackburn and mitcham, city of nunawading, victoria. public record office -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Legal record - Document, Tunstall Town Estate
Land subdivision at Tunstall 1926 bounded by Springvale Road, Whitehorse Road, Railway Parade.Land subdivision at Tunstall 1926 bounded by Springvale Road, Whitehorse Road, Railway Parade. Original in Haughton Maps LaTrobe LibraryLand subdivision at Tunstall 1926 bounded by Springvale Road, Whitehorse Road, Railway Parade. land subdivision, springvale road, nunawading, railway parade, kelly, j, nunawading state school, no. 4190, shire of blackburn and mitcham, whitehorse road, silver grove, glendale street -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Legal record - Document, Richards' Orchard, 1/11/1915 12:00:00 AM
Estate Agent's advertisement for Richard's Orchard,Estate Agent's advertisement for Richard's Orchard, Main Street, BlackburnEstate Agent's advertisement for Richard's Orchard,richards orchard blackburn, main street, blackburn, land subdivision, t. r. b. morton & son -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Shipping Record
Extract from Shipping Record of the 'Gera' Melbourne for Bremen 1900 passengers Wilhelmina Schwerkolt and children, John and Maryshipping records, schwerkolt, maria catherina wilhelmine, jackschowsky, mary elizabeth, schwerkolt, johann august, 'gera' (ship) -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Land Title, Certificate of Title, 4/04/1917
Certificate of Title of three blocks of land owned by Patrick Joseph Markham in Deakin Street, Albert Street and Britannia Street, Mitcham dated 4 April 1917 and records of sales of the blocks up to 1926.deakin street, mitcham, albert street, britannia street, markham, patrick joseph, dodsworth, george, smith, lily maud, hunt, james charles, land sales -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Legal record - Document, Certificate of Title - Scott, 14/04/1915 12:00:00 AM
Certificate of Title dated 14/4/1915 in the name of Emma Elizabeth Scott.Certificate of Title dated 14/4/1915 in the name of Emma Elizabeth Scott. Land bounded by Victoria Street and Scott Street, MitchamCertificate of Title dated 14/4/1915 in the name of Emma Elizabeth Scott.land titles, scott, emma elizabeth, scott street, mitcham, victoria street