This chair is believed to have come from the homestead of Dr. Daniel Curdie (1810-1884) who arrived in Australia in 1839. He established a property called Tandarook ten miles south of Camperdown. At first he combined farming with a medical practice as he was the only doctor in the coastal regions between Geelong and Portland. After 1850 he concentrated on farming and exploratory tours of the region. The chair may have been used for some or all of his ten children.This chair is of considerable significance firstly because of its rustic nature and age, being a hand made item and secondly because of its association with Dr. Daniel Curdie, one of the important pioneers of the Western District.This is a hand made wooden chair with two struts at the back and four struts supporting the legs. The seat is also wooden. Wooden pegs in some places have been replaced by screws.rustic furniture, childs highchair, dr. daniel curdie

Tawonga is in the Kiewa Valley, where local farmers lived with their families. The Ryder and Briggs families have been prominent farming families in the local area since early settlement. Vera Ryder and Alli Briggs were pupils at Tawonga Primary School in the early 1920's. Their families were prominent in the settlement of the Kiewa ValleyCopy of black and white photograph of 3 legged race at Tawonga Sports Day circa 1920's (estimate only) Vera Ryder & Allie Briggs racing in the foreground. Various adults and children standing in the background.Printed label attached to rear. Tawonga Sports Day. Vera Ryder and Allie Briggs - 3 legged race. Girls have white aprons over their dresses.tawonga, sports day, kiewa valley farmers

Many farming families in the district kept bees as a source of honey for home consumption. This item was made for use on the family farm. Most of the equipment used in the local industry was homemade.During the early to mid 20th century bee keeping was a significant rural industry in Dunkeld and surrounding districts. It is believed that there were nearly twenty apiarists operating in the area. Honey in large quantities was railed to Melbourne for sale.Homemade bee smoker consisting of a copper cylindrical firebox and rectangular bellows constructed of wood and leather. Components are assembled with rivets, scrap wire, sheet metal, nuts and bolts and nails.

This cookery book belonged to Gwen Moores' family. They were a farming family whose land included The Masons Lane Recreation Reserve. the book was used between 1900 and 1930.Local historyBook, hardcover, black lettering on spineWarne's Model Cookery and Housekeeping Bookbook, domestic, kitchen, cookery, gwen moore, recipes

These posters were produced or a display during the Mt Beauty Music Festival in 1998. They cover the history of the Kiewa Valley from the early days, farming and the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme.These posters summarise the history of the Kiewa Valley and were compiled using publications, memories and documents. The posters are clear and useful for displaySee KVHS 0164 A4 glossy cardboard posters: Beige, Blue or Green with photos and writing of the history of different aspects of the Kiewa Valley. 1. Bogong 2. Mt Beauty 3. Bogong 4. The Early Days 5. The Early Years 6. The Kiewa Hydro Story 7. The Kiewa Valley Runs 8. Roads constructed 9. The 1930's 10. Pre 1930bogong state school; bogong village; secv; khes; tawonga; surveyors; mt beauty; camps; kiewa valley

These posters were produced for a display during the Mt Beauty Music Festival in 1998. They cover the history of the Kiewa Valley from the early days, farming and the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. These posters summarise the history of the Kiewa Valley and were compiled using memories, publications and documents. The posters are clear and useful for display.Large glossy cardboard posters: Mostly blue and white with photos and writing of the history of different aspects of the Kiewa Valley 1. Bogong School 2. Bogong Village 3. Mt Beauty 4. Tawonga 5. The Early Years 6. Kiewa Hydro Story 7. The Kiewa Valley Runs 8 & 9. Cattlemen & Huts of High Plains. Created for display with sources sighted. See KVHS 0956 bogong state school. bogong village. state electricity commission of victoria. tawonga. surveyors. mt beauty. camps. kiewa hydro electric scheme. kiewa valley.

Charlton Motors Service Station agents for cars, motorcycles and tyres. Established c. 1911 in the former Malcolm's Flour Mill building. The flour mill was established in 1876 and closed in 1911. The business was operated by Mr LazarusBlack & white photo, mounted, unframed. Charlton Motors Pty Ltd Service Station, corner of Armstrong and High streets. Five men in front of service Station, one man in front of Massey Harris building. Large telegraph pole on corner. Signage on buildings advertising Dunlop & Goodyear tryes, Buick and Indian motorcycles. Massey Harris Farming Implements, Wischers ?, Lazarus ?charlton motors, charlton, armstrong street

Photograph shows a fenced paddock and gum trees; this is sheet erosion on an overgrazed property near Whittlesea.Part of the John Ramsdale collection of slides and audio visual material.Colour photograph scanned from slide.No maker's marks. No caption on slide.whittlesea, erosion, farming

Photograph shows a fenced paddock and gum trees; erosion on overgrazed property near Whittlesea.Part of the John Ramsdale collection of slides and audio visual material.Colour photograph scanned from slide.No maker's marks. No caption on slide.whittlesea, erosion, farming

A timeline of land management including indigenous care and the impact of European settlement from 1988 to 1987. Includes maps showing present land use and vegetation coverage in 1788. Prepared by Tim Gurry for the National Farmer’s FederationLaminated poster, printed in colour on one side.land management, farming, salinity

Colour photograph of black and white original (behind glass) of old farm building, location unknown (reflections evident)buildings, sheds, farming

black and white photos ( copies ) of newspaper photos and article. 2 photos of wheat carting with wagons, darught horses, railway sheds, bags of wheat, railway trucks, men. Handwritten across top or original paper : Bendigo Views - 1908' Printed in image ' at Prarie in 1908'topic, farming, prarie

Victorian Farmers' Union - 23 page Constitution and Rule Book; adopted by Third Annual Conference, September 1918. Printer: J. F. Bracken, Melbourne.organization, business, farming

This photograph is from the Max Harris Collection held by the Ballaraat Mechanics' Institute. Please contact BMI for all print and usage inquiries.chaff cutting, farming, harvet

Handwritten letter dated 7 July 1923. The letter is written by Tom S.F. and describes life on Wharton's Farm at Woodstock on Loddon. Seven pages addressed to 'Dear Walter' and signed 'Tom S F'.agriculture, farm, farming

"U" shaped ear punch to identify farm animals (pigs).Noneear punch, farming, ear notches

Iron agricultural seeder with small and large boxes (galvanised) (one of each). Handles at the back to guide the seeder. Chain link at front to harness horsepower. Guide wheel at front.Butleragricultural seeder, farming, horse-drawn

Book - families social histories, maps, photograps Map - block numbers town names physical / geographical featuresFarming and social history of pioneers of the Powlett River are prior to the establishment of the State Coal Mine at Wonthaggi. Significant land marks, buildings and photographs are included. Dark green cover with oval artists impression of Powlett river and bridge Associated map which covers the parishes plus key places of interestlPioneers on the Powlett and at Wonthaggi 1878-1910 Barbara R Moyle 2015 Early History of Settlement Map - Parish names, significant sitesfarming, pioneers of wonthaggi and district, wonthaggi families

Photograph of hurdles, taken at Mr A. McKenzie's property at Jeparit. Used to make replica hurdles for Gallery One, NWM.farming, national wool museum, photographs

Photograph of hurdles, taken at Mr A. McKenzie's property at Jeparit. Used to make replica hurdles for Gallery One, NWM.farming, national wool museum, photographs

A black and white image of a man cutting sugar cane,horticulture, farming, sugar cane

A black and white image of a Northern Territory station. horticulture, farming, rosewood station

Local Otways residents (Gadubanud Country) were interviewed by artist/researcher Amy Tsilemanis for the 2023 storytelling project Heart Maps, a collaboration with the Apollo Bay Museum and Historical Society. Themes include memories of communication technologies, entertainments, school, work, community, and life near the ocean. More information here: https://amytsilemanis.com.au/portfolio/heart-mapsapollo bay, farming, killala rd

Audio slideshow with Olive and Gordon Currie with a family photo album. Created as part of the Heart Maps project with Amy Tsilemanisapollo bay, oral history, farming

Audio slideshow with John Marriner discussing Hordern Vale. Created as part of the Heart Maps project with Amy Tsilemanisfarming, hordern vale, oral history

Unit for draping over horse collar to attach to cartImported and sold by Holden and Frost Ca1900Steel black painted hames with bracket hook with kangaroo imprint Kangaroo imprinthames, equestrian, farming

Murray Comrie Collection. Monochrome photograph, image depicting fourteen men in work attire in front of a large machine, presumably a thresher. Location may be at/near Laanecoorie? This is a dark copy of an older original. Copy probably made by Murray Comrie in the 1960s.In texta on front: 'Curnow's Thresher'farming, agriculture, curnow

Horizontally bound A4 typed listing with coloured illustration on the front page and a clear plastic cover sheet.non-fictionPhotocopied copy of an index.settlers, farming, pastoralism

Black and white photograph of Tambo River, Tambo Upper Victoria. Also a black and white photograph of flood in the Tambo River location not identified rivers, topography, farming