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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Waste Transfer Station
The waste centre is situated next to Dandenong Creek and opposite Mahoneys Road Vermont South. Land fill was used until the 1980's when Whitehorse joined the "least Waste" program.Coloured photograph of the City of Whitehorse Recycling & Waste Centre, rear view. Situated in Vermont South near Dandenong Creekwaste transfer station, whitehorse transfer station, waste, recycling -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Cootamundra News, Spring 2021
An A4 flyer from Cr. Andrew Munroe outlining Council Activities in Cootamundra Ward.non-fictionAn A4 flyer from Cr. Andrew Munroe outlining Council Activities in Cootamundra Ward.city of whitehorse, mayor, munroe andrew, nunawading community hub -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Poster - Event Calendar, 2014 Event Calendar, Hong Kong, 2014
Jacqueline Dark, mezzo soprano from Ballarat Victoria, principal artist with Opera Australia, was a leading singer in the production of Salome in Hong Kong in 2014.Fold out events calendar 2014 for Hong Kong City Hall and Hong Kong Cultural CentreRichard Strauss SALOME An Opera in One Actjacqueline dark, salome -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Cr John Hogan Gervasoni, J.P., Mayor of Kew, 1979-80, 1979
Jack Gervasoni was born in Dayledford. After a football career with Fitzroy Football Club he ran the North Kew Authorised Newsagency, at which time he was elected to the City of Kew Council. Colour photograph of City of Kew Mayor John H. Gervasoni in mayoral robes. This photograph was taken in the top floor of the Kew Civic Centre outside the council chamber. This buildinglater became part of Trinity Grammar School.mayor, mayoral, portrait, kew, gervasoni, john, jack, city of kew, kew mayors, mayoral robes, john hogan gervasoni, mayors of kew -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Facade of the Former Sebastopol Town Hall, 2018, 12/03/2018
The old Sebastopol Town Hall was erected in 1868 and opened on 19 March, 1869. The newer Town Hall was rebuilt in the 1950s and opened on 20 December 1960. The building was demolished except for the facade to build a new library in Sebastopol. The $2.8 million redeveloped Sebastopol Library Community Hub opend its doors to the community on Wednesday 2 January, 2019. This major redevelopment has transformed the City of Ballarat’s Library and Maternal and Child Health services into a vibrant modern community hub, Photographs of the facade of the former Sebastopol Town Hall, and the remains of the old Sebastopol Town Hall revealed during renovations in 2018.sebastopol, sebastopol town hall, sebastopol civic centre, sebastopol community centre, facadism -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Colour, Facade of the Former Sebastopol Town Hall During Building Works, 2018, 12/03/2018
The old Sebastopol Town Hall was erected in 1868 and opened on 19 March, 1869. The newer Town Hall was rebuilt in the 1950s and opened on 20 December 1960. The building was demolished except for the facade to build a new library in Sebastopol. The $2.8 million redeveloped Sebastopol Library Community Hub opend its doors to the community on Wednesday 2 January, 2019. This major redevelopment has transformed the City of Ballarat’s Library and Maternal and Child Health services into a vibrant modern community hub, Photographs of the facade of the former Sebastopol Town Hall, and the remains fo the old Sebastopol Town Hall revealed during renovations in 2018. The two white poles, donated by former mayors are also depicted. The two white poles at the front of the biulding include a plaque "Presented by the mayor Cr F.W. Miller, 1934"sebastopol, sebastopol town hall, sebastopol civic centre, sebastopol community centre, f.w. miller -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Colour, Ann Gervasoni says the opening prayer at a City of Kew Council Meeting, c1977, c1977
Ann Gervasoni says the opening prayer in the Council Chamber in the Kew Civic Centre (later purchased by Trinity Grammar School). Cr Dick Cremmin is the mayor. city of kew, kew civic centre, mayor, dick cremmin, ann gervasoni -
Hume City Civic Collection
Navy Cardigan
Part of VicRail uniform and worn by employee at Sunbury Railway Station.Vee neck navy cardigan with centre front zipper closure and long sleeves.Neck tag "Clubknit,Vic..."1990s, vic rail, uniforms, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Container - Port Crock, Sunbury Court House 1885
This is a port crock with No. 89 of a special edition of 150 crocks commemorating the restoration of the Old Sunbury Court House. The restoration of the old courthouse which was built in 1885 with an extension to the front and right hand side added in 1965 before the courthouse closed in 1989. The courthouse was restored and reopened in February 1993 as the Visitor Information Centre.The Sunbury Court of Petty Sessions building was built in 1885. Extensions were added in 1965 with the courthouse closing in 1989. After the closure local residents formed a committee to save the courthouse and for it to be used for the benefit of the community this was achieved and with the Shire of Bulla council help was restored and the building reopened as the Sunbury Visitor Information Centre in 1993. The Visitor Information Centre closed and shifted across the road to the Hume Global Learning Centre.A cream and brown stoneware port crock with a small handle that has a paper tag tied to the handle with raffia. There is a broken cork in the neck of the flagon."SUNBURY COURTHOUSE 1885"sunbury court house, goonawarra vineyard, shire of bulla, cossum, jeff, sunbury, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Badge
This is a small badge with a crown on top of a blue enamel oval and a blue enamel ribbon with the words "Issued by Dept. of Defence to Women of Australia for Duty Done" AIF is in the centre. It was issued to Rita Richards number 37351.A small blue badge with crown on top issued by the Department of Defence."...To Women of Australia/For duty done..."armed forces, 1940s, world war 2, military medals, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Door Handle
This handle is believed to be from the first safe used by the Shire of Bulla. It was given to Mr. Kevin Smith by the Shire Secretary Mr. Tom McCormack.A heavy round base handle with a hand coming from the centre holding a rod that forms the handle.:Cozens & Harveys..."shire of bulla, smith, john, kevin, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, The Nook, c1940
The Nook in Sunbury is situated on a wide and deep bend in Jacksons Creek. Today the area is a popular site for passive recreation with a walking path along the Jacksons Creek. The house on the RHS of the photograph was situated near Powlett Street.Before the Aquatic Centre was built in Sunbury the swimming pool at The Nook was the town's swimming pool for many years. Seats and a change area were at the site.A black and white photograph of a large bend in a river with a house built on its riverbank and another dwelling on the hillside in the middle distance.the nook, swimming, jacksons creek -
Hume City Civic Collection
Certificate
This unused Certificate of Appreciation was the same as certificates that the committee of The Old Sunbury Court House presented to workers or volunteers for the help in the restoration of the Court House. The former Court of Petty Sessions in Macedon Street, Sunbury once it was no longer used for that purpose was then renovated and became the Visitor Information Centre used by tourists and locals to access information of the area and beyond.This is an unused Certificate of Appreciation of the Old Sunbury Court House Committee.court of petty sessions, sunbury court of petty sessions, visitor information centre, old sunbury courthouse -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, Bulla Sports Ground, 1990
The Bulla Sports Ground, along with the clubrooms and community centre were updated in 1990. Prior to then they were used for various district sporting events but over the years they were becoming run down. They are sited in Green Street. Over the years many local sporting competitions have taken place on the Bulla Sports Ground and has been a focal point for the town's activities.A black and white photograph of a sports oval with a building in the distance. A wooden post and rail fence is in the foreground.bulla sports ground, green street -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, Starkie fountain
The Starkie drinking fountain was erected to commemorate the work done by Joseph Starkie to formation of the Sunbury Waterworks Trust in 1905. This later led to the establishment of a water supply system in Sunbury. Originally the fountain was at the intersection of O'Shanassy and Brook Streets. As the shopping centre expanded, the fountain was moved to a reserve in the Village Green. The establishment of a town water supply system in Sunbury in the early years of the nineteenth century was quite an achievement.A coloured photograph of a drinking fountain set in a grassed area. Parked cars can be seen in the background.sunbury waterworks trust, joseph starkie -
Hume City Civic Collection
Booklet, Friends of the Old Sunbury Court House 10th Birthday Celebration, 1993
This booklet was put together by members of the committee of the Friends of the Old Sunbury Court House for the 10th anniversary of the former Court of Petty Sessions becoming the Sunbury Visitor Information Centre. The Sunbury Court of Petty Sessions situated in Macedon Street, Sunbury closed at the end of 1989. The community formed a committee to retain the premises to be used by the community and officially opened by the Shire of Bulla Mayor Cr. Phillip McMahon as the Sunbury Visitor Information Centre on 21st February 1993. The Visitor Information Centre operated seven days a week from 9.00am to 5.00pm.A small cream covered booklet of 27 pages including cover with black printing and a black drawing of the Old Sunbury Court House on the front cover.Friends of the Old Sunbury Court House 10th Birthday Celebration 21st February 1993 - 21st February 2003sunbury visitor information centre, visitor information centre, friends of the old sunbury court house, old sunbury courthouse, sunbury court of petty sessions, court of petty sessions -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, Bulla Community Centre, c1980s
The building is the Bulla Community Centre, which replaced an older hall that was situated in the Bulla Sports Ground precinct in Greene Street. Over the years many community activities have been staged within the precinct such as district school sports, local dances and community social group functions.A black and white photograph of a brick building with large windows and a return verandah.bulla community centre, bulla township -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, 30th May 1885
This is a photograph of Eileen Lancaster formerly Eileen McWilliams, who was a longtime resident of Sunbury and lived with her family in Barkly Street, Sunbury. The photo is one of a series of older residents that was displayed at the Sunbury Community Health Centre.A non-digital sepia photograph of a lady sitting on a mobile scooter in a doorway. eileen lancaster, sunbury community health centre, shire of bulla, childminding -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, 30th May 1995
This is a photograph of Mrs. De Tolna, a longtime Sunbury resident who lived in O'Shanassy Street, Sunbury. It is one of a series of photographs of older Sunbury residents that were displayed at the Sunbury Community Health Centre.A non-digital sepia photograph of a lady standing in front of a bookcase.sunbury community health centre, mrs. detolna, shire of bulla -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, Joyce Jones, 30th May 1995
Joyce Jones is the lady in the photograph, who was a resident of the Westmeadows Caravan Park. While being photographed she made the following statements about her life - "I own my caravan, I'm independent." Other of her quotes included " A tit for tat, a deener in your pocket and a bit of dodger and you're not doing too badly."This image is one of a collection of photographs of elderly residents within the former Shire of Bulla who used to attend a regular social function run by the Sunbury Community Health Centre.A sepia photograph of a lady seated at a table in a caravan.sunbury community health centre, shire of bulla, joyce jones -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, 30th May 1995
The couple in the photograph were members of the Sundowners Club, a social group for elderly residents run by the Occupational Therapy Dept. at Sunbury Community Health Centre in the 1990s.A sepia photograph of a man and a lady. The man is wearing a fair isle jumper and is standing beside his wife who is seated.sunbury community health centre, sundowners, shire of bulla -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, Joseph Eddy, 30th May 1995
Joseph Eddy is the gentleman in the photographed. He was a member. As he had hearing problems he often used sign language.A non-digital sepia photograph of an elderly man who is wearing a jacket and a striped jumper.sunbury community health centre, joseph eddy, sundowners group -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, 30th May 1995
The photograph is of Margaret Burns, a Sunbury resident, who was a publication officer with the government. When the photo was taken she was quoted as sayin, "It's hard to receive help when I've been 20 years independent. When I die, my body is going to science." Margaret used to meet with the Sundowners Group at the Sunbury Community Health Centre.The Sundowners Group was a social organization where Sunbury's senior citizens met and enjoyed a variety of activities and outings. A non-digital sepia photograph of a lady dressed in a jumper and holding onto an antique doll.margaret barnes, sundowners group, sunbury community health centre -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, Ida Cockerill, 30th May 1995
It is a photo of Ida Cockerill, who came to Sunbury in 1955. She lived in a property along Sunbury Road. She was a nurse for 35 years and was a surgeon's assistant during the war years at one of the large city hospitals.A non-digital sepia photograph mounted on cream paper of a lady standing in front of a doorway and holding a little dog.sunbury community health centre, shire of bulla, ida cockerill -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, Verna Hommsen, 30th May 1995
Verna Mommsen is the lady in the photograph, who came to Sunbury from Bright. She and her husband managed Red Rock Farm from 1942. In later years they moved to Aitken Street in Sunbury township.A non-digital sepia photograph mounted on cream paper of a lady wearing glasses. She is standing near a wooden stand, which has flowers on it.verna momkmsen, red rock farm, sunbury -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, Clyde and Edna Barr, 30th May 1995
The couple in the photograph are Clyde and Edna Barr who lived in Barkly Street. Clyde was born in Brook Street, Sunbury in 1911. at the time this photo was taken ,Clyde had been living in Sunbury for 83 years. Mrs. Boardman was the midwife. Edna came to live in Sunbury in 1938 and boarded with her uncle, who was the policeman at the time. Clyde believes that when Edna married him, he was a good catch.A non-digital sepia photograph mounted on cream paper of a couple standing under a tree in front of a weatherboard house.clyde barr, edna barr, barkly street, sunbury, sunbury community health centre -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1930 c
Black and white photograph taken of John Gerald Gray and another man standing beside the memorial dedicated to those drowned by the wreck of S S Monumental City May 1853 on Tullaberga Island off Mallacoota Victoriaroads and streets, transport -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1974 c
Black and white photograph taken at farwell by Cr Frank Burns to people who attended Back to Bairnsdale celebration in 1974. In photograph Cr. Frank Burns first Mayor of Bairnsdale Town Council, later city, Mrs Alex McKay, Kelso, Mrs Eileen Potter nee Duncan of New Zealand, Mrs Jean Wilton or Walton nee Duncan of New Zealand74 5 03 5genealogy -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1991
Black and White Photograph of Shire councillor Bob Crouch and his wife at opening of Bairnsdale City Council Offices 1991 BAirnsdale Victoriamuincipal history -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document, Heritage Tourism in Shepparton
A heritage tourism study on the City of Greater Shepparton.64 page document bound with a multi ring black binder. White writing on a brown page with picture of Shepparton Museum in centre. A feasibility study of the City of Greater Shepparton December 2012.greater shepparton, heritage study of shepparton