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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO'S RICHES
booklet, 15 pages - 'Bendigo's Riches' buff coloured paper, black print. On front: 'Bendigo's Riches, repirint of a special series of articles which appeared in the Argus on the potential wealth of the water supply, soil, and sunshine of the Bendigo District". Contains photos of tomato industry at Mr. Elliot Borley's farm, White Hills; junction of Huntly and White Hills irrigation channels; packing tomatoes, Mr. B. Puig Y. Ventura's garden, White Hills; tomato patch on the holding of Mr. T.L. Sweeny, Jun.wilson and Mackinnon, printers,Collins Street, Melbourne.bendigo, industry, water, soil and sunshine -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COCKS FAMILY HISTORY
Forty four pages of the Cocks Family History including Acknowledgements and an introductory letter from David James Cocks. No page seven. The Cock Family came England and on arrival in Victoria the letter 's' was added to their surname. Robinson Cock came to Australia at the request of his brother-in-law, John Hunter Patterson, who owned Moorabbee Station, where he started to work. It also tells of the properties owned, horses they bred, dairy farms and later shops in Melbourne which various family members had.person, family, cocks family, cocks family history, david james cocks, robinson cocks, john hunter patterson, bendiog library, mary ann cocks (nee reeves), gwendolyn nellie pegg (nee cocks), herbert james robinson cocks (jim), leslie vincent kennett cocks (les), victor hugh cocks (hugh), herbert victor thomas cocks (bert), nellie cocks (nee mills), leslie robinson cocks, catherine cnatrill (nee cocks), herbert arthur cocks, eve ellen cocks (nee scott), leonard gibb cocks (len), raymond cocks, ingrid cocks (nee petersen), phyllis hope cocks (nee phillips), 'kimbolton', 'mcivor', john ormond randell, latrobe library, melbourne university archives, queensberry hill press, brown prior anderson p/ltd, john cock, katherine robinson, john cock, catherine shepperson -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MERLE BUSH COLLECTION: VARIOUS DOCS
Various docs (possibly from Bush Collection?) a. Public issue of State Electricity Commission securities - letter to Stockholders; Power Loans ; Cash and Conversion Loans 1954/55; b. Board of Works Cash Loan Prospectus 1956; c. Card with information re the MMBW Metropolitan Farm; d. two B&W interior photos of St. Davids church, Hobart; e. J C Williamson Magazine programme 1934; f. Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board -map of proposals for General Scheme 1923.ephemera, mementoes, general interest -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Agricultural Equipment, c.1921
This photograph was printed from a glass negative held in the Society's picture collection. The original glass negative is part of a set donated to the Society by Ian McKenzie, a professional photographer in Kew. Agricultural equipment, After 1920. A print from a glass negative that has been reused to document an item of equipment used on a farm. The equipment is vehicular and designed to be hauled behind another form of transport, either equine or mechanical. On the vehicle, there is a motor at the rear. The main part of the vehicle is a barrel that might have been used to hold liquid or solids. The original photograph would appear to be a scene adjacent to a beach. The photo was printed from a glass negative in the collection. The original glass negative is part of a set donated to the Society by Ian McKenzie.agriculture, farming machinery, glass negatives -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Bottle, Perfume bottle, 19th century
This scent bottle would have been attached to a belt or handbag and would have belonged to a woman of some means. It would have been in use when the owner was outside or travelling and used to combat the unsavoury smells of a farm or industrial area. This item is of interest as an object used by women more than a hundred years ago. It has no known local provenance and will be useful for display This is an egg-shaped perfume bottle made of opaque glass (opaline?). It has an inner lining and cotton wool inside the lid of the top. The top is brass with a brass hinge. Attached to the lid is a brass chain and circular ring to attach the bottle to a chatelaine belt or handbag. The chain was once attached to the bottle in two places but one section has been broken.social history, warrnambool history, scent bottles, milk glass scent bottles, antique scent bottles -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Eltham, 1933, 1933_
Part of a collection of photographs owned by Dorris McLaughlin who was born in Greensborough, in 1899 to John McLaughlin and Rosalie Ellen Whatmough. The collection contains photographs of friends and relatives from the Greensborough and Eltham areas. This photograph shows a farm house in Eltham.Digital copy of black and white photograph.dorris mclaughlin, eltham -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, John McLaughlin's Plenty, 1932_
Part of a collection of photographs owned by Dorris McLaughlin who was born in Greensborough, in 1899 to John McLaughlin and Rosalie Ellen Whatmough. The collection contains photographs of friends and relatives from the Greensborough and Eltham areas. This photograph shows a farm building at Plenty.Digital copy of black and white photograph.dorris mclaughlin, john mclaughlin, plenty -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Partingtons Flat and Whatmough Park taken from hill, 1930c
The Partington and Whatmough families came to Melbourne in the 1840s and moved to Greensborough where they farmed along the Plenty River. The Partingtons Flat Reserve and Whatmough Park were part of their land holdings and are now Banyule Council owned reserves and sporting fields.Digital copy of black and white photograph.partington family, whatmough family, whatmough park, partingtons flat -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Doll Porcelain, circa 1920
This doll was a highly treasured toy for a girl. The amount of wear and tear given to this doll indicates the great attachment to and comfort that its owner had with it. This doll could have been on a farm or cattle property in the Kiewa Valley rather than in the town.Due to the lack of social activities in the valley during the period, self amusement at home and limited interaction outside of the valley would have been this dolls prime role for its owner. The time between the two World Wars was one of recession and limited funds outside that required for survival. This is clearly demonstrated by the painted face and home made repairs to the body and limbs Porcelain/ceramic doll with painted face features. Half ceramic arms and legs. One leg missing.one arm loose Stitched dress with lace bodice hand made Body padded with cloth and fine wood shavings filler. Scarf lace weavedoll, porcelain, toy, lace, girls' play -
Orbost & District Historical Society
Photograph - Children and their calves at Orbost Show c. 1930
This a copy of an original photo supplied by Lachlan Macalister in 2013. The photo is evidence of local children from farms in the Orbost district attending an Orbost Show. The calves are dairy calves and all of the handlers are children. Orbost is a farming area with dairying and cropping. An early photo of children at the Orbost Show.This b/w photo is of a group of children and their calves at the Orbost Show. In the background is a large crowd of people and a tent. Written onto the photo and below the photo are these words: Aenis Leatham, Marie Colson, Penel Yantses, Sylvia Field, George Leatham, Cathie Kelly, Ruby Joy, Walter Webb, Joe Webborbost agricultural show, dairying, children at the show -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Tools, Spanners graduated Large x4 c1950, c1950
. Early settlers were self reliant and repaired their own equipment for kitchen,dairy, farm, horses, carts using various tools . With the advent of motorized vehicles in 20thC residents of the City of Moorabbin became accustomed to maintaining their own cars and trucksThese large graduated spanners are typical of the type used by residents and mechanics in the City of Moorabbin c19504 x Large graduated automobile Spanners c1950 a, b Snail Brand; c Husky England; d The Superwrenchspanners, motor cars , motor trucks, mechanics, automobiles, early settlers, market gardeners, blacksmiths, tools, building equipment, hammers, moorabbin shire, bentleigh, mckinnon, highett, cheltenham,mcewan james pty ltd, melbourne, bunnings pty ltd, -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of two men looking at a book
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large collection of photographs dating from the nineteenth century. This series shows photographs taken from around the Heritage Precinct, at approximately the time the Premier of Victoria, Rupert 'Dick' Hamer, visited the Island.Photograph of two men in the foreground holding a book, while in the background a group of people stand beside a large booth.HAMER PAGE 2/SIGNING/VISITORS BOOK [written on reverse in pen] catalogue number written on reverse in pencilchurchill island, photograph, hamer, dick hamer -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of seated man and woman
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century to the modern day. This photograph was taken inside Rogers Cottage and shows two previous employees at Churchill Island - Ashleigh Reid and Sally O'Neill.Colour photograph of a seated man playing an acoustic guitar next to a woman in a blue plaid gingham dressASHLEIGH REID &/SALLY O'NEILL [written on reverse in pen] [catalogue number written on reverse in pencil]churchill island, photograph, blacksmith -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, Bagging Onions at 'Hillside', Crossley, c1930s
Thomas Fitzgerald was born on 16 June 1913. Greg Fitzgerald was born on 31 December 1918. They are brothers of Mary Matilda Fitzgerald who married Patrick Edmund Carroll. The onions on on the Carroll farm 'Hillside', McCartney's Lane, Crossley, Victoria. Black and white photograph of Greg Fitzgerald and Thomas Fitzgerald bagging onions at 'Hillside', Crossley.hillside, crossley, greg fitzgerald, thomas fitzgerald, carroll, onions, horticulture, agriculture, farming -
Melbourne's Living Museum of the West
Book, St Albans History Society Inc, Pubs, Punts and Pastures, 1988
Tells the story of early Irish Pioneering Women who settled the Maribyrnong River Valley (formerly Salt Water River) and founded the first hotels, punts (river crossing barges) and farms in the region; and focuses on six particular women and their stories.Book now out of print. Funds from the sales of this book were used to build the monument "The Pioneer Womens Shelter" in Pipemakers Park.Book, soft card cover, 178 pagesISBN 0958808406 Book dedication "This book is dedicated to all women who made the voyage under sail"book, womens history, irish women, pioneers, maribyrnong river, salt water river -
National Wool Museum
Clothing - Tartan Kilt, Fletcher Jones, 1960s
The donor's mother, Joy Newall owned these kilts. She lived on a wheat/sheep farm in the Wimmera where her husband also bred merino sheep. Joy was well known in the district for the way she dressed when out in public.Red and dark green tartan kilt with eye and hook fastening clips and buttons on three different size settings. A metal clasp fastens on the left side. tag: Fletcher Jones / PURE NEW WOOL / DO NOT WASH / DO NOT BLEACH / VERY COOL IRON / DRY CLEAN ONLY / REMEMBER - FLETCHER JONES / OFFERS EXPERT PROFESSIONAL / CLEANING AND REPAIR SERVICEclothing, fashion, tartan, kilt, scottish, wool -
National Wool Museum
Clothing - Tartan Kilt, Fletcher Jones, 1960s
The donor's mother, Joy Newall owned these kilts. She lived on a wheat/sheep farm in the Wimmera where her husband also bred merino sheep. Joy was well known in the district for the way she dressed when out in public.Maroon, brown, yellow and blue tartan kilt with eye and hook fastening clips and buttons on three different size settings. A metal clasp and large safety pin fastens on the left side.tag: Fletcher Jones / AUSTRALIA'S FINEST CLOTHING / MADE IN AUSTRALIAclothing, fashion, tartan, kilt, scottish, wool -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Black and white, 5 January 1984
Cheltenham and Heatherton are suburbs in the City of Kingston that were originally established as a rural market gardening community. The market gardens, farms and paddocks have gradually been sub-divided into housing and industrial estates and associated infrastructure such as schools and shopping facilities. This aerial image covers a diverse section of the City of Kingston, taking in the suburbs of Cheltenham, Heatherton, Mentone and Parkdale. By 1984, the market gardens of the district have been replaced by housing and factories. The Nylex factory is visible and now closed. Mentone Bowl on the corner of Warrigal Road and Nepean Highway has now been replaced by high rise apartments, another feature of the changing landscape in the City of Kingston. The vacant land now occupied by the Moorabbin Airport Direct factory Outlet (DFO) is also depicted.Aerial photograph of Cheltenham, Heatherton, Mentone and Parkdale within the City of Kingston. The area depicted in the 1984 aerial view includes Centre Dandenong Road and Cheltenham East Primary School (top left), Kingston Heath Reserve (top right), intersection of Lower Dandenong Road, Warrigal Road, Balcombe Road and Nepean Highway (bottom left), Balmoral Drive/McSwain Street Parkdale (bottom right).White text: 3831-179 Lens information [indecipherable] RINGWOOD M/S 7922-3 RUN 16 [Clockface image] 5,300' ASL VIC DLS© 5-1-84cheltenham, heatherton, mentone, parkdale, market gardens, urbanisation -
Orbost & District Historical Society
farm implement
This is a very common 'farm' style of old swinglebar. Blacksmiths and agricultural machinery suppliers made them by the thousands. They were used most commonly on heavy vehicles pulled by horses. This one would have been used on a farming property on the Orbost district.This item is an example of an early farming implement used in the Orbost district. It also demonstrates the improvisation skills of the agricultural community.Four pieces of wood connected by iron fittings. Two pieces have iron loops at both ends. The two straight pieces appear to be newer. There are two swingle trees. It appears to be a 2-horse set of swinglebars with a double-bar. which has been added to and repaired.agricultural-implement horses farming swinglebar -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, John McLaughlin's, 1933, 1933_
Part of a collection of photographs owned by Dorris McLaughlin who was born in Greensborough, in 1899 to John McLaughlin and Rosalie Ellen Whatmough. The collection contains photographs of friends and relatives from the Greensborough and Eltham areas. This photograph shows cows on John McLaughlin's farm.Digital copy of black and white photograph.dorris mclaughlin, john mclaughlin -
Greensborough Historical Society
Paper bag, Medhurst Wines, Yarra Valley, 2016_
This bag was obtained from Medhurst Wines, Yarra Valley, as a gift for Faye Fort, who is a descendant of the Medhurst family. The Medhurst family moved to Gruyere in the Yarra Valley in 1855. They farmed the land that is now the vineyard that bears their name. In 1898 they moved to Greensborough.Brown paper bag with company logo."Medhurst Wines Yarra Valley"medhurst family, medhurst wines yarra valley -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Black Family - Greensborough, 1900o
Contents: Family tree; small school books from family member; copy of map and advertisement for Watsonia Electric Station Estate; receipts; cemetery information; article on James Black and descendants; copies of un-named photos taken on Bundoora farm.The Black family owned a large portion of land from Greensborough to Watsonia. This collection is partly from family members.20-page plastic binder, green cover. Contains documents relating to the Black family of Greensborough and Watsonia.Collected by Greensborough Historical Society. Folder commenced 2012black family, shirley fraser, james black, watsonia electric station estate -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Newsletter, No. 195 November 2010
Contents: • Next meeting, guest speaker; Mike Ridley: Montsalvat; The Place and the People • November Meeting • Christmas Function • November Heritage Walk – Tom Orr’s Farm • Eltham Cemetery Visit • Recent Activities • Other News • RHSV Award of Merit The Shire of Eltham Historical Society was formed in October 1967. The first newsletter of the Society was issued May 1978 and has been published continuously ever since on a bi-monthly basis. With the cessation of the Shire of Eltham in late 1994, the Society's name was revised to Eltham District Historical Society and this name first appeared with issue No. 103, July 1995. The collection of the Society's newsletters provides a valuable resource on the history of the Society's activities, office bearers and committee members, guest speakers and subjects of historical interest pertinent to the former Shire of Eltham and the Eltham District.A4 photocopied newsletter distributed to membersnewsletter, eltham district historical society, shire of eltham historical society -
Orbost & District Historical Society
scales, 19th century
This is a MANCUR spring balance. They were used for rough weighing on farms, in kitchens, on hunting trips for animals or hides. Large numbers of Mancur scales were made in America and Europe during the latter half of the nineteenth century, and they were generally used by farmers.This item is an example of an early type of hanging scale.A set of small round hanging scales with a hanging hook. It has two suspension rings and two load hooks. It has a brass crescent shaped plate in the centre calibrated in lbs, a needle as pointer which is hinged to the C spring. It has double sided measurements with graduations in pounds. scale-mancur measurement weight hanging-scales -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Work on paper, Two poems hand written by Thelma Wieland when she lived in Queensland with her daughter c.1970
thelma Wieland went to live in Queensland with her daughter ,Pat , and son-in-law Don Talbot. They started a pig farm but there was some friction between the families and Thelma left and returned to live in Ballarat. Her son Ray lived with her in Queensland.3 lined pages of hand written poetry, by Thelma Wieland. -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Tool - Tools , large auger
An auger is a device to drill wood or other materials, consisting of a rotating metal shaft with a blade at the end that scrapes or cuts the wood. Early settlers in Moorabbin Shire c1900 were self sufficient making and repairing their own tools for farm and household equipment Early settlers in Moorabbin Shire c1900 were self sufficient making and repairing their own tools for farm and household equipmentA large Augerearly settlers, pioneers, market gardeners, poultry farmers, orchardists, flower farms, dairy farmers, cheltenham, moorabbin, bentleigh, brighton, blacksmiths, tools, farm equipment, box william, box henry, -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph of Valda Treadwell, c.1940
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the mid-nineteenth century to the last decade. This series of photographs show images from daily life while the Island was owned by the Jenkins family from 1936 - 63. Black and white photograph of Valda Treadwall - woman in bathing suit, with hair secured in a towel. Posing in front of closed gate.Catalogue number in pencil on reverse. In pencil on reverse: “VALDA TREADWELL Has been in the (*’the’ is crossed out) by dam swimming” In pencil on reverse from later date: “C. 1940” Stamp on reverse: “KODAK PRINT” Faded numerical stamp on reverse. “1 78” still visible. “.VELOX.” stamps over reverse. photograph, jenkins, valda treadwell, churchill island -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of two women
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century to the modern day. This photograph was taken inside Rogers Cottage and shows two previous volunteers at Churchill Island - Cora Van Dyke and Susan TristColour photograph of two women in mob caps and woolen shawls, posing in period costume in front of a lit hearth in Rogers CottageLEFT CORA VAN DYKE/RIGHT SUSAN TRIST/2012 [written on reverse in pen] [catalogue number written on reverse in pencil]churchill island, photograph -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of Billie Smith
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series showcases photographs taken in the 1930s and 1940s and shows people who lived and worked on the Island during the Jenkins period. This photograph is of Billie Smith.Sepia photograph of a woman standing among the grass, looking at the camera and wearing a jumpsuit. Digitised from a high resolution copy (original Polaroid is in poor and fragile condition)nilchurchill island, photograph, arthur evans, billie smith -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter - Document, letter
00361.1 Application by Mr N Partis (?) of Albert Park for more information on the position of Manager of the Legacy Club Hostel. It lists his experience in WWI and orchard and farm experience. 00361.2 A follow up letter by Mr N Partis (?) providing references.A record of written correspondence regarding job applications in 1943.00361.1 Letter addressed to National service officer in 1943 on white notepaper, lined, black ink handwriting, two hole punched. 00361.2 Letter addressed to L/ E Russell on white notepaper, lined, black ink handwriting, two hole punched.00361.1 "Sent outline of duties 12/2/43" in blue inkresidences, holmbush, holmbush administration