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Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, Mr Ian West on the front left & Mr Robert McClure on the front right
Left Ian West & right Robert McClure and two unknown malesstawell -
Bendigo Tramways (managed by the Bendigo Heritage Attractions)BOOK, 'THE FIRST ELECTRIC ROAD A history of the Box Hill and Doncaster tramway' by Robert Green, 1989
This item was donated to the Bendigo Tramways Depot Archives by the author, Robert GreenThis is a history of the first electric tramway in Australia.The history of the first electric tramway in Australia, and the southern hemisphere, examining the conflicts and challenges faced by all those involved. -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, Mr Robert Henderson Croll Portrait's presentation by his son to the Stawell Historical Society
Presentation of portrait of Robert Henderson Croll by son to Stawell Historical Societystawell -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, Miss June Bennett & Partner Mr Robert Fernandes at the Deb Ball at Navarre 1969?
Bennett. June & Partner Robert Fernandes (Deb Ball at Navarre) 1969?stawell -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History GroupWork on paper - The Changing Conservatories in the Gardens, From Keel House to the Robert Clark Conservatory
The Changing Conservatories in the Gardens. From Keel House to the Robert Clark Conservatory.john garner collection, ballarat botanical gardens, conservatories, keel house, robert clarke, gardens, ballarat -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Book - Australasian Literature Primers, Whitcombe & Tombs Pty Ltd, Robert Browning, 1940s
This is a school literature text book for senior students in Victorian schools in the early to mid 20th century. The editors are Isabella Marshall and John Lyall. Text books such as this one were mass produced and focus on the poems to be studied with a cheap and unattractive format. No information is available on the owner of the book, Ben Knapsey.This book is a good example of the texts used by senior students in Victorian schools in the early to mid 20th century and is retained to be included in our library collection of vintage school text books.This is a soft cover book of 132 pages. It is a school text book for senior classes. It has a blue cover, now faded, with dark blue printing. The pages contain a preface, an introduction, selections of Robert Browning’s poetry, and notes and questions. There are some advertisements for other school text books.Ben Knapsey Form 1Vschool texts in the mid 20th century, history of warrnambool -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Phillips, Robert
Artist Robert Phillips of Lower Plenty organised a performing arts festival to aid tsunami relief. Contents Newspaper article: "Humanitarian joins fundraising effort", Diamond Valley Leader, 12 January 2005. Robert Phillips is organising a performing arts festival to aid tsunami relief.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcrobert phillips, heidelberg school of heritage artists, 2005 boxing day tsunami -
Ballarat Clarendon CollegeBook, Poetical works of Robert Bridges
Shirley Flower Ramsay attended CPLC 1935 - 1945; sister of Margery and Robert. Medium blue cloth bound book with gold lettering on spine and school crest embossed on front cover; book plate inside front coverBook plate inside front cover: Clarendon Presbyterian / Ladies College / Ballarat / school crest / Awarded to / Shirley Ramsay / Prize Proficiency / Form Pass VI / H I Mathieson / Principal / December 1945. shirley-flower-ramsay, 1945, book-prize, clarendon-presbyterian-ladies-college, helen-mathieson -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPhotograph, F. Strawbridge, 129 Park St. Parkville, Melbourne, Family Portrait, Possibly Robert Cochrane and his Family
Robert Cochrane was a Linton schoolteacher, and principal of Linton State School 1891-1895.Sepia photograph mounted on card. Posed studio portrait of family, seated man holding book and woman holding fan, young girl standing between them holding flowers.Pencilled on back: "Miss Cochrane's brother???"robert cochrane, linton primary school, ann cochrane, ann richardson -
Ballarat Tramway MuseumDocument - Photocopies, Alan Bradley, SEC Ballarat employee Mr. Robert Haines, 1999
Photocopies of papers concerning SEC Ballarat employee Mr. Robert Haines. 1382.1 - Photocopy of page 20 of SEC News, June 1939 with an article about Mr. Robert Haines who had completed 52 years of service with the Ballarat Tramways, from horse tram days to the SEC. Includes a photograph of him wearing cap badge No. 1 with rank of Conductor. Gives details of employment and thoughts on the SEC. 1382.2 - Photocopy of handwritten extract notes by Alan Bradley from the 1912 Arbitration hearings, which include a profile of Mr Haines as pitman and greaser with ESCo and his wages and working conditions. Also includes a note regarding an employee - Mr. Exon.trams, tramways, robert haines, employees, sec, esco, exon -
Kew Historical Society IncProgramme - Theatre Programme, The Tender Trap / by Max Shulman & Robert Paul Smith, 1960
From the early 1950s, the Kew Repertory Players performed more substantial, if less spectacular fare in the Recreation Hall, and later in the new Kew City Hall, after the former’s demolition in 1960. Their repertoire ranged from plays by Noel Coward to J.B. Priestley. Many of their programmes, the earliest from 1953, and the last from 1965, form part of our collection.Arthur Henry Dear was an employee of the City of Kew, acting as Hall Keeper of the Kew Recreation Hall in Wellington Street, and later the new Kew City Hall in Cotham Road. The Arthur Dear Collection contains memorabilia - tickets, programmes, invitations - as well as his identification badge. Items in the collection dates from the 1940s to the 1970s. The Kew Recreation Hall (Wellington Street) and later the Kew City Hall (Cotham Road) were major locations in suburban Melbourne in the postwar period for civic and private events including theatre productions and exhibitions. The Arthur Dear Collection (in conjunction with the scrapbooks compiled by Marion Tilley) provide a comprehensive snapshot of performing arts in Kew during the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. The collection includes valuable data about performances, performers, directors etc., during this period. Programme issued by The Kew Repertory Players for a performance of The Tender Trap, an American comedy by Max Shulman & Robert Paul Smith. Performances took place in the Kew Recreation Hall in April 1960. The 8-page programme includes a cast list, some profiles, a synopsis and advertisements for local businesses.arthur dear collection, the tender trap, max shulman, robert paul smith, kew repertory players, performing arts -- kew -- victoria, kew recreation hall -- wellington street, theatre memorabilia -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Book, Robert Thompson, The Gardener's Assistant, 1902
Paula Stephenson, whose father, George Hermet, was given it by a gardener who had been apprenticed to a large estate in the UK, Mr Peopull.gardening, gardening advice, horticulture -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Booklet, PIZZEY, Graham, Churchill Island, 1976
HistoricalColoured booklet with original drawings by Robert Ingpenvictoria churchill island, graham pizzey, robert ingpen, victoria conservation trust, moonah trees, samuel amess, margaret campbell, churchill island cannon -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, Grave of Robert Tait, St Helena Cemetery, 06/07/1942
The Grave of Robert Morton Tait (died 06/07/1942), St Helena Cemetery.St Helena Cemetery was originally the burial place of the Beale family and friends. The first burials took place in the 1850s. There are now over 200 burials.Digital copy of colour photograph (grave)st helena cemetery, tait family -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, Mr Robert Freeland at the left at their Stables in Deep Lead with horses used in their contracting business
Robert Freeland left taken at their Stables. The horses used in their contracting business. Deep Leadstawell deep lead -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, Mr Robert Henderson Croll & the Melbourne Walking Club Plaque unveiling a Town Hall 1977
Robert Henderson Croll Melbourne Walking Club Plaque unveiling a Town Hall. 1977stawell -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Documents, 6 Postcards: from Bert/Robert Stanley Harper to Gladys Holmes, pre 7th Jan 1917
Correspondence from Bert/Robert Stanley Harper on overseas service to Gladys Holmes, Byaduk. Robert Stanley Harper, enlisted 19th April 1915, served as 1692 as Pte RS Harper with 22nd Infantry Battalion, Sailed on "HMAT 64 Demosthenes' Fought at Gallipoli, Pozieres, Bullecourt and returned to Australia in 1919.Original documents written by Robert S Harper to Gladys Holmes, Byaduk during WW1. 001802.1: London Bridge, London, 001802.2: St James Palace, London, 29th August 001802.3: Embroidered insert, Good Wishes 001802.4: Mt Lavinia, Colombo 001802.5: Gladys and pansy 001802.6: Marseilles001802.1: Weymouth, 8th Jan 1917 001802.2: London, 29th August 001802.3: In France 001802.4: Colombo 001802.5: 001802.6gladys holmes, postcard, ww1, bert/robert harper, byaduk, tuck's post cards, gallipoli,pozieres, bullecourt -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Work on paper - Vertical file, Robert Beckett & family
1. ‘The diary of Robert Beckett’s voyage to Australia in the ‘Underley’ – 22nd. Dec. 1866 – 7th Mar. 1867.’ (8 pages). 2. ‘The early days of Surrey Hills’ address by Cr. R. Beckett from B.H.R., 25.6.1909, and ‘Early Balwyn’, B.H.R. 27.4.1917 (2 pages). 3. ‘Death of Hon. R. Beckett, M.L.C.’ from The Reporter, 8.6.1917 (2 copies- copy from paper and typed copy) (6 pages). 4. ‘The translation of Robert Beckett, M.L.C.’, reprinted from ‘Camberwell and Canterbury Standard’, 8.6.1917 (4 pages). 5. Letter from Wendy A. McLennan (Beckett descendent), 27.6. …. (2 pages). 6. ‘Beckett family’ Alan Holt notes, 15.11.1987 (2 pages). 7. Nomination of Hon. Robert Beckett M.L.C. (1862-1917) for Boroondara’s 150 significant people, 25.8.2004 (4 pages). 8. Beckett Family by Wendy A. McLennan, April, 1995 (26 pages). 9. Letter from David Davis, M.L.C., seeking information about Robert Beckett, 26.11.1998, with reply from Jocelyn Hall 12.5.1999 (5 pages). 10. Material from Mrs. Gwen Walduck/Pescott, 20.7.1981 regarding Beckett, Walduck, Gray and Pescott families, 21.7.1981 (6 pages). 11. References to Robert Beckett from the B.H.R., ‘The Argus’, Hansard and others, 1900 + (6 pages). 12. Identification of Beckett family group photo taken at Guildford villa, 17.9.1904 (12 page). 13. Letter from Wendy A. McLennan to Jocelyn Hall, 4.4.1995 (1 page). 14. Information from Kathleen Beanland regarding the Beckett, Ingamells and Walker families, 1985 and 1995 (2 pages). 15. Typed Beckett family information re Eliza, William (Rev., including his obituary) and Henry from Jocelyn Hall, (undated) (1 page). 16. Typed notes re various Beckett family members by Jocelyn Hall (undated), (1 page). 17. Typed notes of Robert Beckett re Box Hill cemetery grave inscription, electoral roll entry, obituary, from Australasian Typographical Journal, March, 1899 (1 page). 18. ‘Mayor known for his cheeriness’, Progress Press, re Beckett Street, Balwyn, 20.6.2006 (1 page). -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - PHOTOGRAPH, IN MOUNT OF ROBERT JOHN SUGGETT No. 378, 38th Battalion, "Union Studio" Master Art Framers & Gallery, Photograph of Robert John Suggett
Robert John SUGGETT No. 378 38th Battalion Refer Cat No, 1647.4 for his service records.Portrait Photograph in cardboard mount - no frame. Black and white copy of portrait photographs - man in uniform coat. Right - bottom of photograph shows writing. "Sincerely Yours/ R J Suggett". Surrounding mount - cardboard, cream coloured.Handwritten on photograph - "Sincerely Yours/ R J Suggett". photograph, portrait, ww1 -
Greensborough Historical Societydocument - Article, Internet, Robert William Fell, 20/11/2018
Parliamentary history of Robert (Bob) Fell, copied from Parliament of Victoria Remember Database 2018.1 p. black and white typescript with photographbob fell, shire of diamond valley, councillors, politicians, victoria. parliament -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital Image, Robert Bennett, 1940s
"Robert Bennett, husband of Gladys Clayton. Uncle Bob played footy for Greensborough" - Vicki Wilson. Digital copy of black and white photographclayton family, robert bennett, gladys clayton -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, Grave of Robert Richard Beale, St Helena Cemetery, 13/06/2009
The grave of Robert Richard Beale (died 13/06/2009), St Helena Cemetery, Greensborough.St Helena Cemetery was originally the burial place of the Beale family and friends. The first burials took place in the 1850s. There are now over 200 burials.Digital copy of colour photographst helena cemetery, robert richard beale -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPamphlet, Jacinta Crealy, Book Launch 24 June 2017: Robert Whatmough by Jacinta Crealy, 24/06/2017
Copy of talk given by Jacinta Crealy to GHS members at the launch of her book on Robert Whatmough. 32p., illus.Names of attendees at the book launch.robert whatmough -
Greensborough Historical SocietyNotes - Digital Image, June Hall, Robert "Bob" Stubley, 14/06/1917o
Eulogy for Robert Stubley (1917-2011) who owned the Stubley Hay and Grain store in Greensborough. Digital copy of black and white news articlerobert stubley, stubley -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Book, Jacinta Crealy, Robert Whatmough: Pioneering Victorian Horticulturalist, 2017
Robert Whatmough was Jacinta Crealy's great great grandfather. Purchased by the Friends of Burnley Gardens for the Archives.Softcover book by Jacinta Crealy and also published by her. Chapter 6: Committee member Horticultural Society of Victoria 1859-1868. jacinta crealy, horticultural society of victoria, robert whatmough -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPhotograph - Photograph (copy), Robert Street, Montmorency early 1970's, 1971-1972
No. 1 and No. 4 Robert Street Montmorency are shown during the construction of homes on the sites c1971-1972A4 page, photocopy of black and white photosmontmorency, robert street montmorency -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Parry, Robert
Robert Parry (1824-?) came to Melbourne from Wales in 1850, marrying Margaret Brett, a fellow passenger. He worked for James Donaldson at Kangaroo Ground, returning after success at gold mining. He began as a carter and settled near Healesville. Contents Photocopy: "The Upper Yarra District" page 413, biography of Robert Parry.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcrobert parry, margaret parry nee brett, james donaldson, kangaroo ground, john hicks petty -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.Photograph - Portrait, Robert U. Nicholls
Robert Uriah Nicholls was born in Devonshire, England, and arrived in Victoria in 1853, and Ballarat in 1854.] He ran R.U. Nicholls & Co., nurserymen in Doveton Street North, Ballarat. He was a member of the Ballarat Horticultural Society for 51 years, and was President of the Old Colonists' Association in 1907. Robert Nicholls died in 1910, and is buried at the Ballaarat New Cemetery.Photographic portrait of R.U. Nicholls who arrived in Australia in 1853.r.u. nicholls, robert nicholls, nursery, plant nursury, ballarat hortucultual society, robert u. nicholls -
Greensborough Historical SocietyArticle, Anne Paul, Robert Hoddle - Chains and Grids in Terra Nullius, January 2024
Article about Robert Hoddle, his work as a surveyor in early Melbourne and the use of the 'chain' to measure distance.14 page article text and illus.melbourne history, robert hoddle -
Greensborough Historical SocietyArticle, Robert William Whatmough's Apple Tree Chest, 1880_
A brief history of Robert Whatmough's apple tree chest as inscribed on paper and attached to inside lid of chest.This chest was made from the trunk of an apple tree washed down the Plenty River to Greensborough in 1878. 1 page of text with line drawingwhatmough, apple tree chest
