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Orbost & District Historical Society
night gown, c. 1900 - 1930s
Made and presumably worn by Mrs McKeown (nee Ford).A long plain cream or white silk sleeveless nightgown with a fine lace border around the neck line and around the bottom hem of the garment. The neckline is a "V" shape in front. Two white crocheted rosette decorations have been appliqued onto the top front. It has two cotton inserts under the arms. Two fine darts run downwards at the front. costume-female undergarment -
Orbost & District Historical Society
night gown, c. 1900 - 1930s
This garment has been hand made and presumably worn by Mrs McKeown (nee Ford)A long white night gown made of fine cotton. It has a small crochet trim around the "V" neck line and also a lace panel inserted around the bodice. The bottom of the skirt has a trim of broderie anglaise. costume-female underwear -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, 1915
This is a photograph of students at Orbost State School in 1915. Included in the photograph, as identified by Mary Gilbert' are Brian Harrison; ?; ? Whillance; Rupert Perry; ; Dolly Nixxon; Dot Stagg; Ella Cowell; Annie Macalaster; ? ?; ? Winchester; Rupert Bird; Mac Kerr; :; Clarrie Reynolds; D. Daly; Marion Watt; Audrey Cameron; Teen Dixon; Ethel Morris; ?; Toby Nixon; Charlie Winchester Miss Marie Haynes; Doris Smith; Alison Cameron; Ruby Morgan; Thida(?) Guy; Elsa Wehner; Gladys Boucher; Gloria Swanson; ? Lay; ? Rodwell Wally Simpson; ? Morgan; Reece Harrison; P. Summers; ?; Les Morgan; W. Lawless; ? Craker; A. Nish; P. Hocking Zenie Irvine; Essie Nixxon; Violet Gibbs; Adelaide Hardy; Verna Perry; Mary Gilbert; Margaret Irvine; Marge Henderson; Nellie Draffin; Roy Cameron The 19th of March 1886 proved an important day in the lives of many early settlers in the Orbost area, because on this day the Orbost State School opened. The fact that the school had first operated temporarily in a leased building, and on a half-time basis with SS2745 Jarrahmond, did not dampen the enthusiasm of the local inhabitants as they saw their offspring commence their education under the guidance of HT Campbell Mackay. However he remained in charge only until 12th of May 1886. The second HT, John Rowe, served until 1908. On 30th of June 1887, a portable room was provided; it being brought to the area by schooner. The school now had accommodation for 30 pupils; the teacher's welfare was considered because quarters of two rooms were attached. As the population increased so did the needs of the school. This was reflected in the provision of a larger classroom in 1898.This photograph is associated with the history of education in Orbost.A black / white photograph of a group of children and one female teacher in front of an open doorway of a wooden school building. agirl seated in the front row is holding a board with "Grades V V1 Orbost" hand-written in what appears to be white chalk on a blackboard. .A list of those in photograph is attached.on back - "Grades V V1 Teacher Miss Merle Haynes who is now married, graduated at Monash, Maisie Ross holding board. Mary Gilbert on her right in picture"education-orbost-state-school -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, Wilson, Les G, first half 20th century !930s-40s?
This is a photograph of students of Orbost State School. Those in the photograph have been identified by Mary Gilbert. Back Row - Billy Nixon; ?; ?; ?; Albert Williams; Stan Porter; Stan Farmer; Bert Johnston; Betty Gilbert; Bernice Feltis; Olive Gall; Lorna Farquahar: Bessie Gibbs; Cora Morgan; Dorothy Broome ?: Jack Gargan; Bill Dreverman; Tom Stevenson; George French; ?; Jim Nixon; Dorothy Tipping; Lorna Sadler; Ivy Swan; ?; ?; Edie Gall; ? ?; ?; Ray Tyrell; ?; ?; Tom Rodwell; /; Una Perry; Perth Hardy; ?; Molly Pardew; Alice Hammill; Effie Hammill; Muriel Grose; Francie Robinson; Marion Gilbert Jim Tipping; Dave Murray; Arthur Simpson; ? Grose The 19th of March 1886 proved an important day in the lives of many early settlers in the Orbost area, because on this day the Orbost State School opened. The fact that the school had first operated temporarily in a leased building, and on a half-time basis with SS2745 Jarrahmond, did not dampen the enthusiasm of the local inhabitants as they saw their offspring commence their education under the guidance of HT Campbell Mackay. However he remained in charge only until 12th of May 1886. The second HT, John Rowe, served until 1908. On 30th of June 1887, a portable room was provided; it being brought to the area by schooner. The school now had accommodation for 30 pupils; the teacher's welfare was considered because quarters of two rooms were attached. As the population increased so did the needs of the school. This was reflected in the provision of a larger classroom in 1898. During 1910-11 the first approaches were made to the Department for the establishment of a HES in Orbost and this became a reality in 1912. Orbost HES supplied post-primary education in the district until a high school was built in 1948.This photograph is associated with the history of education in Orbost.A black / white photograph mounted on brown card. It shows a group of school children in front of an outside wallm of of a timber building. A boy in front is holding a board with "Grades 1V & V" written on it.A hand-written list of names is attached to the photograph. There is an arrow with "MARION" next to it. At top - BETT -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photographs, Brown , G, first half 20th century
This photograph is probably of school teams.This is a pictorial record reflecting the importance of sport in Orbost society.Two black / white photograph / postcards of a group of girls dressed in sports uniforms. In photograph 3155.2 a man is holding a drum stick and another a drum. There are two other men on the left. All men are wearing suits.3155.2 - on back - "Girls Hockey Team Orbost V Newmerella Newmerella won"sport-hockey-orbost recreation -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood State School -Class photograph - Grade 4A, 1955
Black and white photograph - Grade 4A, 1955"Attached to photograph" Back Row- L to R: M Corin, T Seagren, I Weist, D Sjogren, I Simpson, B Steegstra, B Cain, N Miller, ? Fitzpatrick, P Hill, ?, G Frazer, B Short, T Coutes, B Stevenson, P White, ?. 2nd Row - L to R: M Johnson, R Harris, S Dorman, H Trout, ?, W Marriner, ?, F Hackett, ?, ?, ?, L Corbett, R Thompson, V Pincock, I Wilton, L Sumpter. 3rd Row - L to R: I Marshall, N Maclarty, C Pavey, F Lillywhite, E Dexter, S King, ?, M Milne, ?, H Boyle, ?, B Stewart, J Smalley, K Sterling, Olwyn Hayes, ?, ?, I Clarksen. Front Row - L to R: D Richards, B Bangay, A Byrne, B Cooper, D Bolton, J Forbes, R Jenkins, R Albert, R Galfred, ?. Teacher: Mr Smith -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood State School - Grade 5-6, 1920
Black and white photograph - Grade 5-6, 1920"Attached to photograph" Back Row - L to R: D.Pickett, E.Tait, E.Clarke, E.Peacock, G.Evans, L.Greenwood, H.Pickett, E.Franks, ?, G.Barber, E.Martin. 2nd Row - L to R: R.Joseph, M.Flowers, ?, L.Pratt, ?, M.Pratt, C.Stock, ?, J.Madden, E.Luscombe, (?).Ellis, (?) Madden. 3rd Row - L to R: R.Bonsack, E.Hamilton, E.Wigley, R.Bradshaw, A.Dickson, J.Davidson, A.Pickett, L.Hunt, D.Skurrie, E.Thomas, T.Watson, (?) Luscombe, E.Black, S.Kay. 4th Row - L Maggs, J.Barry, W.Allen, W.Kraefft, W.Pump, A.White, A.Blood, W.Ginn, S.Clarke, C.Nelson. Front Row - H.FrankW.O'Brien, A.Holmes, H.Hunt, J.Stock, T.Murray, ? Von Horn, G.Eastwood, C.Whitechurch, E.Lane, G.Dickson, L.Pratt, W.Meyland, C.Burns, J.Pratt, W.Fisher, T.Rymers, ?, N.Bonsack, H.Little. ---- And Written on backing sheet of one of the enlargements, "Ringwood S. School 5th & 6th Grade, approx. 1918. Back row - D. Pickett, E. Tait, E. Clarke, E. Peacock, G. Evans, L. Greenswood, H. Pickett, E. Frank, x, G. Barvber, E. Martin. 4th row - R. Josephs, M. Flowers, x, L. Pratt, x, M. Pratt, C. Sto??, x, F. Madden, E. Luscombe, x, Ellis, Madden. 3rd row - R. Bensack, E. Hamilton, Evan Wigley, R. Bradshaw, A. Dickson, F. Davidson, A. Pickett, L. Hunt, D. Skurrie, E. Thomas, V. Watson (Wigley), Luscombe, E. Black, S. Kay. 2nd row - L. Maggs, F. Barry, W. Allen, W. Kraefft, W. Pump, A. White, A. Blood, W. Ginn, S. Clarke, C. Nelson. 1st row - H. Franks, W. O'Brien, A. Holmes, H. Hunt, J. Stock, T. Murray, x, Von Horan, G. Eastwood, C. Whitechurch, E. Lane, G. Dickson, L. Pratt, W. Mayland, C. Burns, J. Pratt, W. Fisher, F. Rymers, x, V. Bonsack, H. Little". 4th Row - L to R: L.Maggs, J.Barry, W.Allen, W.Kraefft, W.Pump, A.White, A.Blood, W.Ginn, S.Clarke, C.Nelson. Front Row - L to R: H.Franks, W.O'Brien, A.Holmes, H.Hunt, J.Stock, T.Murray, (?) VonHorn, G.Eastwood, C.Whitechurch, E.Lane, G.Dickson, L.Pratt, W.Meyland, C.Burns, J.Pratt, W.Fisher, T.Rymers, ?, N.Bonsack, H.Little. Teacher: -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood State School - Grade ?, 1915
Black and white photograph - Grade ?, 1915."Attached to photograph" Back Row - L to R: ?, ?, W Coffin, C Allen, (?) Gibbs, H Pratt, A White, J McKinley, ?, W Kraefft 2nd Row - L to R: I Davidson, H Pickett, M Dickson, A Robinson, E Clarke, N Madden, ?, A Aspen, E Meyland, ?, ?, ?, ?. 3rd Row - L to R: H McLean, R Delaney, A Pickett, A Dickson, ?, M Pratt, L Pratt, Doris Dickson, K Delaney, ?, ?, ?, ?. Front Row - L to R: S Clarke, (?) McLean, R Robinson, V Hodgetts, W Pump, E Goodall, A Blood, F Reimers, L Pratt, W Fisher, B Miller, E Wigley. Teacher: -
Orbost & District Historical Society
lace collar and dress front, late 19th -early 20th century
During the late 19th -early 20th century detachable collars were a way of embellishing a garment. White lace was popular for collars and cuffs.This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the part of the 20th century.A white cotton lace collar and dress front. V neck opening.dress-accesories cotton-lace -
Orbost & District Historical Society
Lipton's Tea tin, 1900 - 1920
Tea was one of the first goods to be packaged in metal containers. Early import/export companies shipped it in metal-lined wooden crates. Pewter (widely used in England) was used one of the earliest metals used to fashion oriental style tea containers. Tin plated iron was made into tea canisters as early as 1790, often hand painted with places of the tea's origin. This tin has been adapted for use as a money box.In the mid-nineteenth century custom branded tins developed as a tasteful form of advertising. They were often cheap and decorative and found their way into households as gifts, often being kept as ornaments and storage boxes.They have survived well in many homes. A cylindrical metal Lipton's tin. The lid has a slot cut into it. The front panel has "LIPTON'S" above a red drawing of a tea factory and plantation with" TEA" below it. The print is white. There are panels framed in bamboo around the tin."Lipton tea, coffee and cocoa planter: Tea merchant by special appointment to his majesty King George V"tea-caddy lipton's container -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Tennis Club (undated). Back row, A. Dwight, T. Wilkins, A. Paris, Mrs. G. Clark, N. Hargraves, B. Covell, E. Lane. Centre, ? Morris, V. Cooper, M. Clark, Miss Calahan, P. Bamford, Rose Whiter, J. Paine, D. Dare, E. Blood. Front, W. Dwight, C. Paris, L. Lane, R. Skerrett, ??
List attached to one photograph reads, "Back row, A. Dwight, T. Wilkins, A. Paris, Mrs. G. Clark, N. Hargraves, B. Covell, E. Lane. Centre, ? Morris, V. Cooper, M. Clark, Miss Calahan, P. Bamford, Rose Whiter, J. Paine, D. Dare, E. Blood. Front, W. Dwight, C. Paris, L. Lane, R. Skerrett, ??" -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Maroondah Highway Central, Ringwood. Main Street looking west from Warrandyte Road- c1920's
Black and white photograph Typed below photograph: "Published by C. V. Ward. Main Street, Ringwood". Image shows shops on right side of photograph. Median strip in centre of road. Both cars and horse-drawn vehicles in street. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, First Communion Party in Catholic Church Hall, Ringwood in 1930
First Communion Party in Catholic Church Hall, Ringwood in 1930 - Black and White PhotographNo identification on photograph but catalogue cards reads, "c1930. First Communion Party - Catholic Church - Catholic Church Hall, Ringwood. Centre door, lady in front, next to table, V-neck dress, 3rd lady RHS of priest is Mrs. Maud Matlock, mother of Ted Matlock. She died when Ted was only 14. Lady with beret RHS of middle door is Mrs. George Pratt. Photograph a copy of photo of Ted Matlock's see Pratt packet for Pratt history". -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Medal - Coronation 1911, King George V & Queen Mary,Coronation 1911,medal, 00/00/1911
These medals were mass produced for the coronation of King George V & Queen Mary which took place on the 6th July 1911. George was the son of King Edward V11 & Princess Alexandra.Commemoration of the coronation of King George V & Queen Mary in 1911A round silver plated medal with KING GEORGE V & QUEEN MARY on the front, on the back is the British Monarchy "Coat of Arms", attached is also a red, white & blue, small ribbon. On the front is the heads of KING GEORGE V & QUEEN MARY along with their names, on the back is the British Monarchy "Coat of Arms", with a crown above it, surrounded by the words "TO COMMEMORATE THEIR MAJESTIES CORONATION. JUNE 22. 1911".medal, queen mary, 1911, king george v -
Cheese World Museum
Textile, Bed jacket
The Uebergang family lived at Tooram Park, Allansford from 1912 to 1992. The bed jacket is part of a collection of items relating to rural life in the mid 20th century.White cotton bed jacket with scalloped satin stitch edging and cut work with butterfly motif lace insertions. Front closing with press studs and a tie. Cap sleeves with a V-shaped slit and butterfly motifs either side.201 (on tape at the side)costume accessories, female costume, uebergang, allansford, women's bed wear -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Black and white postcard, Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd, Main Street, Marysville. V.3, 1923-1963
An early black and white photograph of the Main Street in Marysville, Victoria.An early black and white photograph of the Main Street in Marysville, Victoria. This street is now known as Murchison Street. In the background can be seen the Australia Hotel which became the Cumberland Hotel. The Cumberland Hotel was destroyed in the February 2009 Black Saturday bushfires and the Peppers Marysville was constructed on the site. Also in the background can be seen a sign with an arrow pointing to the Mary-Lyn Guest House which was also destroyed in the 2009 bushfires. This postcard was published by the Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd. as a souvenir of Marysville.VALENTINE'S/ POST CARD/ A GENUINE PHOTOGRAPH 1940murchison street, marysville, australia hotel, victoria, postcard, valentine publishing co, souvenir, cumberland hotel, mary-lyn guest house, 2009 black saturday bushfires -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Black and white postcard, Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd, Steavenson Falls, Marysville V.15, 1923-1963
A black and white photograph of Steavenson Falls, Marysville, Victoria.A black and white photograph of Stevenson (Steavenson) Falls, Marysville, Victoria. The Steavenson Falls is named after the Victorian Assistant Commissioner of Roads and Bridges, John Steavenson who arrived in Victoria in the early 1860s. At 84 metres high, Steavenson Falls is Victoria's tallest cascading waterfall. The falls are split into roughly five cascades, with the last of these plunging into a small, picturesque rock pool. This postcard was published by the Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd. as a souvenir of Marysville.VALENTINE'S/ POST CARD/ A GENUINE PHOTOGRAPHsteavenson falls, marysville, victoria, waterfalls, postcard, valentine publishing co, souvenir, john steavenson -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Black and white postcard, Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd, Entrance to Marysville V.11, 1923-1963
An early black and white photograph of the Marysville-Wood's Point Road at the corner with Murchison Street in Marysville in Victoria.An early black and white photograph of the Marysville-Wood's Point Road at the corner with Murchison Street in Marysville in Victoria. This postcard was published by the Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd. as a souvenir of Marysville.VALENTINE'S/ POST CARD/ A GENUINE PHOTOGRAPHmarysville, victoria, postcard, valentine publishing co, souvenir, murchison street, marysville-wood's point road -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Black and white postcard, Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd, View From Jock's Lookout, Marysville. V. 21, 1923-1963
An early black and white photograph of the view from Jock's Lookout of Marysville in Victoria. An early black and white photograph of the view from Jock's Lookout of Marysville in Victoria. Jock's Lookout is situated on the Marysville-Wood's Point Road. The Marysville-Woods Point Road was originally part of the Yarra Track, constructed in the early 1860s to provide access between Healesville and the Woods Point Goldfields. Despite the steep terrain and engineering difficulties, the Yarra Track soon became a busy route used by pack horses, horse-drawn drays, and wagons. Today this sealed mountain road is a popular scenic drive between Marysville and Warburton. This postcard was published by the Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd. as a souvenir of Marysville.VALENTINE'S/ POST CARD/ A GENUINE PHOTOGRAPHjock's lookout, marysville, victoria, postcard, valentine publishing co, souvenir, marysville-wood's point road, yarra track, mining, warburton -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Black and white postcard, Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd, View From Jock's Lookout, Marysville. V. 21, 1923-1963
An early black and white photograph of the view from Jock's Lookout of Marysville in Victoria.An early black and white photograph of the view from Jock's Lookout of Marysville in Victoria. Jock's Lookout is situated on the Marysville-Wood's Point Road. The Marysville-Woods Point Road was originally part of the Yarra Track, constructed in the early 1860s to provide access between Healesville and the Woods Point Goldfields. Despite the steep terrain and engineering difficulties, the Yarra Track soon became a busy route used by pack horses, horse-drawn drays, and wagons. Today this sealed mountain road is a popular scenic drive between Marysville and Warburton. This postcard was published by the Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd. as a souvenir of Marysville.VALENTINE'S/ POST CARD/ A GENUINE PHOTOGRAPHjock's lookout, marysville, victoria, postcard, valentine publishing co, souvenir, marysville-wood's point road, yarra track, mining, warburton -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (item) - Black and white photograph, Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd, Taggerty River, Marysville. V. 23, 1923-1963
An early black and white photograph of the Taggerty River in Marysville, Victoria.An early black and white photograph of the Taggerty River in Marysville in Victoria. This photograph was published by the Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd. as a souvenir of Marysville.taggerty river, marysville, victoria, photograph, valentine publishing co, souvenir -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (item) - Black and white photograph, Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd, Taggerty Valley, Marysville. V. 27, 1923-1963
An early black and white photograph of the Taggerty Valley near Marysville in Victoria.An early black and white photograph of the Taggerty Valley near Marysville in Victoria. This photograph was published by the Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd. as a souvenir of Marysville.taggerty valley, marysville, victoria, photograph, valentine publishing co, souvenir -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (item) - Black and white photograph, Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd, Taggerty Valley, Marysville. V. 27, 1923-1963
An early black and white photograph of the Taggerty Valley near Marysville in Victoria.An early black and white photograph of the Taggerty Valley near Marysville in Victoria. This photograph was published by the Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd. as a souvenir of Marysville.taggerty valley, marysville, victoria, photograph, valentine publishing co, souvenir -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Black and white postcard, Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd, Cathedral Range, From Mount Gordon, Marysville. V. 24, 1923-1963
An early black and white photograph of the Cathedral Range taken from Mount Gordon near Marysville in Victoria.An early black and white photograph of the Cathedral Range taken from Mount Gordon near Marysville in Victoria. The Cathedral Range sweeps up from the Acheron Valley and is a distinctive regional landmark of high craggy peaks and sandstone cliffs. The park is notable for its spectacular walking trails and challenging rock climbs. This postcard was published by the Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd. as a souvenir of Marysville.VALENTINE'S/ POST CARD/ A GENUINE PHOTOGRAPHcathedral range, mount gordon, marysville, victoria, postcard, valentine publishing co, souvenir, acheron valley -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (item) - Black and white photograph, Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd, Talbot Drive, Marysville. V. 26, 1923-1963
An early black and white photograph of Talbot Drive in Marysville, Victoria.An early black and white photograph of Talbot Drive in Marysville, Victoria. Lady Talbot Drive a 24 kilometer scenic rainforest car journey which passes a number of walks and waterfalls in the Yarra Ranges National Park. Lady Talbot Drive is named after Lady Sarah Elizabeth, the wife of Sir Reginald Talbot, who was the Governor of Victoria from 25th April, 1904 to 6th July 1908. This photograph was published by the Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd. as a souvenir of Marysville.talbot drive, lady talbot drive, marysville, victoria, photograph, valentine publishing co, souvenir, sir reginald talbot, sarah elizabeth talbot -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Black and white postcard, Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd, Peep at Marysville, From Mt. Gordon. V. 32, 1923-1963
An early black and white photograph of Marysville taken from nearby Mount Gordon.An early black and white photograph of Marysville taken from nearby Mount Gordon. This postcard was published by the Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd. as a souvenir of Marysville.VALENTINE'S/ POST CARD/ A GENUINE PHOTOGRAPHmarysville, mount gordon, victoria, postcard, valentine publishing co, souvenir -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Black and white postcard, Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd, Peep at Marysville, From Mt. Gordon. V. 32, 1923-1963
An early black and white photograph of Marysville taken from nearby Mount Gordon.An early black and white photograph of Marysville taken from nearby Mount Gordon. This postcard was published by the Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd. as a souvenir of Marysville.VALENTINE'S/ POST CARD/ A GENUINE PHOTOGRAPH Kooringa/ Marysville Dear Mrs Bannon/ Having a lovely lazy time up here/ the weather has been good up to/ date only one rainy day - the days/ have been lovely & cool nights. Wenda/ & Nancy arrived up on Saturday so we/ are quite a family. The people staying/ here are very nice & the food is extra/ good. What more can you want. We will be home 19th/ love to all Win Staceymarysville, mount gordon, victoria, postcard, valentine publishing co, souvenir -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Black and white postcard, Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd, View From Nicholl's Lookout, Marysville. V. 43, 1923-1963
An early black and white photograph of the view of Marysville in Victoria taken from Nicholl's Lookout.An early black and white photograph of the view of Marysville in Victoria taken from Nicholl's Lookout. This lookout is situated on the Marysville-Wood's Point Road. The Marysville-Woods Point Road was originally part of the Yarra Track, constructed in the early 1860s to provide access between Healesville and the Woods Point Goldfields. Despite the steep terrain and engineering difficulties, the Yarra Track soon became a busy route used by pack horses, horse-drawn drays, and wagons. Today this sealed mountain road is a popular scenic drive between Marysville and Warburton. This postcard was published by the Valentine Publishing Co Pty. Ltd. as a souvenir of Marysville.VALENTINE'S/ POST CARD/ A GENUINE PHOTOGRAPHmarysville, nicholl's lookout, victoria, postcard, valentine publishing co, souvenir -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Black and white postcard, Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd, Sample Acre of Tall Trees, Marysville. V. 40, 1923-1963
An early black and white photograph of a sample acre of tall trees near Marysville in Victoria.An early black and white photograph of a sample acre of tall trees near Marysville in Victoria. After the devastating 1939 ‘Black Friday’ bushfires, Victoria’s tallest known trees were to be found in the Cumberland scenic reserve, 20 km north-east of Marysville. This stand of trees was set aside in the 1920s to preserve a ‘sample acre’ of tall trees. It originally contained 27 trees, the tallest of which was said to be 92 m, whilst the average height was 81 m. A severe wind storm in 1959 blew down 13 trees and left the ‘tall tree’ at a reduced 84 m (Munro 1992). An examination of the crown of this tree by arborist Tom Greenwood (Tom Greenwood pers. comm. 2001) suggested that it was unlikely that it ever reached the original figure of 92 m; the current height is 81.5 m, a figure used as the starting point for this search for Victoria’s tallest trees. This postcard was published by the Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd. as a souvenir of Marysville.VALENTINE'S/ POST CARD/ A GENUINE PHOTOGRAPHsample acre, tall trees, marysville, victoria, cumberland valley, postcard, valentine publishing co, souvenir, 1939 bushfires, cumberland scenic reserve -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (item) - Black and white photograph, Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd, Sample Acre of Tall Trees, Marysville. V. 40, 1923-1963
An early black and white photograph of a sample acre of tall trees near Marysville in Victoria.An early black and white photograph of a sample acre of tall trees near Marysville in Victoria. After the devastating 1939 ‘Black Friday’ bushfires, Victoria’s tallest known trees were to be found in the Cumberland scenic reserve, 20 km north-east of Marysville. This stand of trees was set aside in the 1920s to preserve a ‘sample acre’ of tall trees. It originally contained 27 trees, the tallest of which was said to be 92 m, whilst the average height was 81 m. A severe wind storm in 1959 blew down 13 trees and left the ‘tall tree’ at a reduced 84 m (Munro 1992). An examination of the crown of this tree by arborist Tom Greenwood (Tom Greenwood pers. comm. 2001) suggested that it was unlikely that it ever reached the original figure of 92 m; the current height is 81.5 m, a figure used as the starting point for this search for Victoria’s tallest trees. This photograph was published by the Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd. as a souvenir of Marysville.sample acre, tall trees, marysville, victoria, cumberland valley, valentine publishing co, photograph, souvenir, 1939 bushfires, cumberland scenic reserve