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Orbost & District Historical Society
framed photograph, 14.4.2004
This photograph was taken on 14.4.2004 at the time of the visit to Orbost by the Governor of Victoria, John Landy.The Orbost Visitor Information Centre is situated in Forest Park on Nicholson Street. The centre is housed in the historic Slab Hut. The hut was an original family dwelling built in 1872, on a site approximately three kilometres upstream from the junction of the Buchan and Snowy Rivers. The Slab Hut is an Orbost Icon. It supports one part time manager and a team of dedicated volunteers.A coloured photograph in a wooden frame. A group of people stand in front of the Slab Hut (Orbost Information Centre) .On frame - NATURAL FEATURED HARDWOOD MADE BY 20.12.98 W. ASHLYN MARLO VIC.slab-hut-committee photograph -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (item) - Black and white photograph, Rose Stereograph Company, From Murray Pass, Marysville, 1913-1967
An early black and white photograph of the Taggerty River from Murray Pass near Marysville, Victoria.An early black and white photograph of the Taggerty River from Murray Pass near Marysville, Victoria. Murray Pass is off the Lady Talbot Drive. 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.The photograph was also used to produce the Rose Series postcard P. 2309.marysville, victoria, photograph, taggerty river, murray pass, lady talbot forest drive, p. 2309, rose series postcard, souvenir, rose stereograph company, sir reginald talbot, lady sarah elizabeth talbot -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (item) - Black and white photograph, Rose Stereograph Company, Cameron Cascades, Marysville, 1913-1967
An early black and white photograph of the Cameron Cascades near Marysville, Victoria.An early black and white photograph of the Cameron Cascades near Marysville, Victoria. The Cameron Cascades are off the Lady Talbot Drive. 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. The photograph was also used to produce the Rose Series postcard P. 2313.marysville, victoria, photograph, cameron cascades, waterfalls, cameron cascades track, lady talbot forest drive, p. 2313, rose series postcard, souvenir, rose stereograph company, sir reginald talbot, lady sarah elizabeth talbot -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Black and white postcard, Rose Stereograph Company, At Murray Pass, Marysville, 1913-1967
A postcard in a series produced by the Rose Stereograph Company in Victoria, Australia as a souvenir of Marysville.An early black and white photograph of the Taggerty River from Murray Pass near Marysville, Victoria. Murray Pass is located on the Lady Talbot Drive. 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 postcard was produced by the Rose Stereograph Company as a souvenir of Marysville.SOUTHERN CROSS SERIES 2309/ COPYRIGHT/ AT MURRAY PASS, MARYSVILLE, VIC. POST CARD. Correspondence Addressmarysville, victoria, photograph, taggerty river, murray pass, lady talbot forest drive, southern cross series, 2309, postcard, souvenir, lady talbot drive, sir reginald talbot, sarah elizabeth talbot -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Black and white postcard, Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd, Tallest Known Hardwood Tree in the World, Height 301 Feet at Marysville, Vic. V10, 1923-1963
An early black and white photograph of the Big Tree in Cambarville in Victoria.An early black and white photograph of the Big Tree in Cambarville in Victoria. It was, at one stage, known to be the tallest hardwood tree in the world standing at 92 meters (301ft, 6 inches). However, it was reduced to 84 meters by a wind storm in 1959. It is a mountain ash. There is a walking track through the forest that will take you to the Big Tree. This postcard was published by Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd. as a souvenir of Marysville.VALENTINE'S/ POST/ CARD A GENUINE PHOTOGRAPHbig tree, mountain ash, cambarville, victoria, valentine publishing co, postcard, souvenir -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Colour postcard, Nucolorvue Productions, A Lovely Bush Track, Marysville, 1950's
An early colour photograph of a car travelling along Lady Talbot Drive in Marysville in Victoria.An early colour photograph of a car traveling along Lady Talbot Drive in Marysville in 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 road was originally constructed as a corduroy road (or log road) is a type of road or timber trackway made by placing logs, perpendicular to the direction of the road over a low or swampy area. The result is an improvement over impassable mud or dirt roads, yet rough in the best of conditions and a hazard to horses due to shifting loose logs. This postcard was produced by Nucolorvue Productions in Elwood, Victoria as a souvenir of Marysville.POST CARD NUCOLORVUE PRODUCTIONS, ELWOOD, VICTORIAmarysville, victoria, nucolorvue productions, postcard, souvenir, lady talbot drive, lady talbot forest drive, sir reginald talbot, lady sarah elizabeth talbot, corduroy road -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Colour postcard, Nucolorvue Productions, A Lovely Bush Track, Marysville, 1950's
An early colour photograph of a car traveling along Lady Talbot Drive in Marysville in Victoria.An early colour photograph of a car traveling along Lady Talbot Drive in Marysville in 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 road was originally constructed as a corduroy road (or log road) is a type of road or timber trackway made by placing logs, perpendicular to the direction of the road over a low or swampy area. The result is an improvement over impassable mud or dirt roads, yet rough in the best of conditions and a hazard to horses due to shifting loose logs. This postcard was produced by Nucolorvue Productions in Elwood, Victoria as a souvenir of Marysville.POST CARD NUCOLORVUE PRODUCTIONS, ELWOOD, VICTORIAmarysville, victoria, nucolorvue productions, postcard, souvenir, lady talbot drive, lady talbot forest drive, sir reginald talbot, lady sarah elizabeth talbot, corduroy road -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Colour postcard, Neil Cutts, Marysville Victoria-Black Spur Road, Pre 2009
A postcard in a series produced by the Rose Stereograph Company in Victoria, Australia as a souvenir of Marysville.A colour photograph of the Black Spur Road near Marysville in Victoria. The Black Spur is known to be one of Victoria's most scenic drives. The road winds through a majestic forest of trees and tree ferns from Healesville to Narbethong and is part of the Maroondah Highway. Rose Series postcard No. 3528. POST CARD The "Rose" Series/ De Luxe Proudly Printed in/ Australia Since 1880 AFFIX/ STAMP/ HERE/ Rose Series/ Post Card No./ 3528 ADDRESS/ POSTCODE Mountain Ash and Treeferns/ Black Spur Road/ MARYSVILLE, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA/ Photo Neil Cutts Copyright Rose Stereograph Co., Glen Waverley, Victoria (03) 9560 7772marysville, victoria, black spur road, postcard, souvenir, rose series postcard, 3528, healesville, narbethong, maroondah highway -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Colour postcard, Neil Cutts, Marysville Victoria-Black Spur Road, Pre 2009
A postcard in a series produced by the Rose Stereograph Company in Victoria, Australia as a souvenir of Marysville.A colour photograph of the Black Spur Road near Marysville in Victoria. The Black Spur is known to be one of Victoria's most scenic drives. The road winds through a majestic forest of trees and tree ferns from Healesville to Narbethong and is part of the Maroondah Highway. Rose Series postcard No. 3528. POST CARD The "Rose" Series/ De Luxe Proudly Printed in/ Australia Since 1880 AFFIX/ STAMP/ HERE/ Rose Series/ Post Card No./ 3528 ADDRESS/ POSTCODE Mountain Ash and Treeferns/ Black Spur Road/ MARYSVILLE, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA/ Photo Neil Cutts Copyright Rose Stereograph Co., Glen Waverley, Victoria (03) 9560 7772marysville, victoria, black spur road, postcard, souvenir, rose series postcard, 3528, healesville, narbethong, maroondah highway -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Map (Item) - Bush tracks map, John Siseman et al, MARYSVILLE BUSH TRACKS, 1987
A fold out map of the bush tracks in and around Marysville with information regarding each track. This map was published by Pindari Publications and distributed by Algona Publications. The track notes were compiled by John Siseman in 1987. The map was drawn by Glenn van der Knijff.A fold out map of the bush tracks in and around Marysville with information regarding each track.marysville, victoria, australia, map, bush tracks, pindari publications, algona publications, john siseman, gleen van der knijff, lady talbot forest drive, beauty spot walk, michaeldene track, steavenson falls, tree fern gully walk, trestle track, phantom falls, marysville town walk, marysville lookouts round walk, keppel falls, the beeches round walk, cumberland scenic reserve, cambarville, lake mountain, lake mountain walking track -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Ephemera (Item) - Visitor information pack, Four Seasons of Adventure in the Mystic Mountains, Unknown
A visitor information pack on Marysville and the surrounding district.A visitor information pack on Marysville and the surrounding district.marysville, victoria, australia, visitor information pack, lake mountain, narbethong, cathedral range, buxton, taggerty, mystic mountains, beauty spot walk, tree fern gully walk, michaeldene track, keppel track, woods lookout track, lady talbot forest drive, wishing well, taggerty river picnic area, taggerty river, phantom falls, keppel falls, the beeches walking track, mount sugarloaf, department of conservation & environment victoria -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Ephemera (Item) - Tourist Guide, Graeme Haycraft, Mystic Mountains Tourist Guide July 1995, 07-1995
A tourist guide outlining services, accommodation, activities and places of interest to visit in and around Marysville, Lake Mountain and the local district.A tourist guide outlining services, accommodation, activities and places of interest to visit in and around Marysville, Lake Mountain and the local district.Acknowledgements/ Mystic Mountains Tourism Association, Marysville Office of the Dept. of Conser/ vation & Natural Resources, Mrs Elaine Postlethwaite, Ms Sue Henry & every/ advertiser without whose support this Guide would not have been possible.marysville, victoria, australia, tourist guide, mystic mountains, lake mountain, tourism australia, graeme haycraft, magic creek nursery, missing links miniature golf, phelps bakery, blackwood cottages, marysville hotel motel, tower motel, kerami house, marylands guest house, lomatia lodge, willowbank at taggerty, barree mud brick cottages, scenic motel, somerled mountain retreat, dalrymples guest cottages, nanda binya lodge, mathilde's of marysville country guest house, the birches resort, mystic mountains tourist information, marysville caravan park, the cumberland, igloo roadhouse, top shop pancake parlour, the silver birch restaurant, steavenson's restaurant, olde yarra track shoppe, danish coffee gardens, oscars take-away, country touch pottery studio & gallery, cumberland memorial scenic reserve, cathedral range state park, lady talbot forest drive, wishing well, taggerty river picnic area, taggerty river, phantom falls, keppels falls, the beeches walking track, mount sugarloaf, maryton park holiday cottages, snowviews, esa camping & conference centre, wirreanda festival, marysville post shop, hidden talent craft gallery, marysville automotive repairs, geoffrey pope & associates, beauty spot walk, tree fern gully walk, michaeldene track, marysville riding school, gerraty's ski centre, marysville holiday cottages, marysville triangle taxi service, fruit salad farm, lake mountain alpine resort, marysville ski hire, lake mountain ski school, cross country ski hire, lake mountain ski hire, marysville country club -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Ephemera (Item) - Information sheet, Disney Entertainment Pty Ltd, JIM BROWN VISITS MARYSVILLE, 1995
An information sheet about Episode 12 of the television program Healthy Wealthy and Wise from May 1995. Healthy, Wealthy and Wise was a lifestyle television program shown in Australia. It was shown on Network Ten and was aired from 1992 until 1998. Jim Brown was the program's travel presenter.An information sheet pertaining to Episode 12 of the television program healthy wealthy & wise from May, 1995.EP. 12. MONDAY, 1st May, 1995marysville, victoria, australia, information sheet, healthy wealthy and wise, jim brown, stevensons falls, steavenson falls, lady talbot drive, lady talbot forest drive, cumberland reserve, valley of the giants, david rackman, dalrymples guest cottages, maryton park, mathilde's of marysville, lake mountain, disney entertainment pty ltd -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Map (Item) - Information brochure, Project Art & Photo, Marysville in the Mystic Mountains, Unknown
An information brochure on Marysville, the surrounding district and the natural attractions in the region published by Mystic Mountains Tourism.An information brochure on Marysville, the surrounding district and the natural attractions in the region published by Mystic Mountains Tourism.marysville, victoria, australia, information brochure, mystic mountains, mystic mountains tourism, cathedral range, lady talbot drive, cameron cascades, phantom falls, keppel falls, beech forest cascades, the beeches rainforest walk, the big tree, cumberland memorial scenic reserve, cambarville, cumberland falls, cora lynn falls, the big culvert, steavenson falls, lake mountain, marysville visitor information centre -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Ephemera (Item) - Advertisement, NARBETHONG HOUSE, Unknown
A copy of an advertisement for Narbethong House in Narbethong.A copy of an advertisement for Narbethong House in Narbethong.narbethong, victoria, australia, advertisement, narbethong house, quirk's gas, blacks' spur forest -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Flyer (item) - Information Flyer, Parks Victoria, Yarra Ranges National Park-Lady Talbot Drive, Cambarville and Lake Mountain-Visitor Guide, 01-2018
A flyer that was produced as a guide to Lady Talbot Drive, Cambarville and Lake Mountain.A flyer that was produced as a guide to Lady Talbot Drive, Cambarville and Lake Mountain. 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. Cambarville is notable for its giant mountain ash (Eucalyptus regnans) trees within the Cumberland Memorial Scenic Reserve, and relics from former sawmills and gold mining. The Big Culvert is located nearby on the Marysville-Woods Point Road, which was historically part of the Yarra Track. Cambarville was established as a timber mill town in the 1940s. Timber mill owners A Cameron and FJ Barton named Cambarville. They established the mill to salvage timber from trees destroyed in the 1939 bushfires. Cambarville was impacted by the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires and any remaining structures were destroyed. Lake Mountain is the closest alpine cross-country ski resort to Melbourne.lady talbot drive, lady talbot forest drive, cambarville, lake mountain, sir reginald talbot, lady sarah elizabeth talbot -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Black and white postcard, Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd, Tallest Known Hardwood Tree in the World, Height 301 Feet at Marysville, Vic. V10, 1923-1963
An early black and white photograph of the Big Tree in Cambarville in Victoria.An early black and white photograph of the Big Tree in Cambarville in Victoria. It was, at one stage, known to be the tallest hardwood tree in the world standing at 92 meters (301ft, 6 inches). However, it was reduced to 84 meters by a wind storm in 1959. It is a mountain ash. There is a walking track through the forest to the Big Tree. This postcard was published by Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd. as a souvenir of Marysville.VALENTINE'S/ POST/ CARD A GENUINE PHOTOGRAPHbig tree, mountain ash, cambarville, victoria, valentine publishing co, postcard, souvenir -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Black and white postcard, Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd, Tallest Known Hardwood Tree in the World, Height 301 Feet at Marysville, Vic. V10, 1923-1963
An early black and white photograph of the Big Tree in Cambarville in Victoria.An early black and white photograph of the Big Tree in Cambarville in Victoria. It was, at one stage, known to be the tallest hardwood tree in the world standing at 92 meters (301ft, 6 inches). However, it was reduced to 84 meters by a wind storm in 1959. It is a mountain ash. There is a walking track through the forest that will take you to the Big Tree. This postcard was published by Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd. as a souvenir of Marysville.VALENTINE'S/ POST/ CARD A GENUINE PHOTOGRAPH Dear Mother & Dad I received your letter and/ was glad to know everything is OK at home./ The weather is still pretty good. Today is dull/ with a drop of rain every now & then but not enough/ to stop you from going out. Tomorrow we are going/ to the Eildon Weir so we are hoping it stays fine./ Had a letter from Mrs Thompson. She says Alison is/ doing fine. She has been playing with Judy/ You didnt way whether you were coming up here or/ not but I doubt whether you will get in after next/ week as it is the school holidays. Cumberland House/ seems to be very nice + it is on the main road let me/ know by return post & Ill see what I can do for you./ I think the tariff seems to be the same. Well dear thats all for/ now as I want to send a card to Auntie Love Ethel & Clarriebig tree, mountain ash, cambarville, victoria, valentine publishing co, postcard, souvenir -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (item) - Black and white photograph, 02-1949
An early black and white photograph of the Big Tree in Cambarville in Victoria.An early black and white photograph of the Big Tree in Cambarville in Victoria. It was, at one stage, known to be the tallest hardwood tree in the world standing at 92 meters (301ft, 6 inches). However, it was reduced to 84 meters by a wind storm in 1959. It is a mountain ash. There is a walking track through the forest to the Big Tree.932 February 1949 Marysvillebig tree, mountain ash, cambarville, victoria, photograph -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (item) - Black and white photograph, 12-1935
An early black and white photograph of the Big Tree in Cambarville in Victoria.An early black and white photograph of the Big Tree in Cambarville in Victoria. It was, at one stage, known to be the tallest hardwood tree in the world standing at 92 meters (301ft, 6 inches). However, it was reduced to 84 meters by a wind storm in 1959. It is a mountain ash. There is a walking track through the forest to the Big Tree.SUTHERLAND/ STUDIO/ HEALESVILLE Tall Trees at Cumberland/ Dec 1935big tree, mountain ash, cambarville, victoria, photograph -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (item) - Black and white photograph, Unknown
An early black and white photograph of the Big Tree in Cambarville in Victoria.An early black and white photograph of the Big Tree in Cambarville in Victoria. It was, at one stage, known to be the tallest hardwood tree in the world standing at 92 meters (301ft, 6 inches). However, it was reduced to 84 meters by a wind storm in 1959. It is a mountain ash. There is a walking track through the forest to the Big Tree.The tallest Mountain Ash at the/ Cumberlandbig tree, mountain ash, cambarville, victoria, photograph -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (item) - Colour photograph, Unknown
A colour photograph of the Big Tree in Cambarville in Victoria.A colour photograph of the Big Tree in Cambarville in Victoria. It was, at one stage, known to be the tallest hardwood tree in the world standing at 92 meters (301ft, 6 inches). However, it was reduced to 84 meters by a wind storm in 1959. It is a mountain ash. There is a walking track through the forest to the Big Tree.big tree, mountain ash, cambarville, victoria, photograph -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (item) - Colour photograph, 15-11-03
A colour photograph of a bridge that leads to Big Tree near Cambarville in Victoria.A colour photograph of a bridge that leads to Big Tree near Cambarville in Victoria. It was, at one stage, known to be the tallest hardwood tree in the world standing at 92 meters (301ft, 6 inches). However, it was reduced to 84 meters by a wind storm in 1959. It is a mountain ash. There is a walking track through the forest to the Big Tree.A weekend at Marysville 15-11-03 Catherine Pat Natasha & Normabig tree, mountain ash, cambarville, victoria, photograph -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (item) - Colour photograph, 15-11-03
A colour photograph of the Big Tree in Cambarville in Victoria.A colour photograph of the Big Tree in Cambarville in Victoria. It was, at one stage, known to be the tallest hardwood tree in the world standing at 92 meters (301ft, 6 inches). However, it was reduced to 84 meters by a wind storm in 1959. It is a mountain ash. There is a walking track through the forest to the Big Tree.Catherine at Marysville 15-11-03big tree, mountain ash, cambarville, victoria, photograph -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Flyer (item) - Information flyer, Artworkz Tourism, Marysville-The Big Tree, 15-07-2020
A flyer that was produced as a guide to the Big Tree near Marysville in Victoria.A flyer that was produced as a guide to the Big Tree near Marysville in Victoria. The Big Tree was, at one stage, known to be the tallest hardwood tree in the world standing at 92 meters (301ft, 6 inches). However, it was reduced to 84 meters by a wind storm in 1959. It is a mountain ash. There is a walking track through the forest to the Big Tree.big tree, mountain ash, cambarville, victoria, marysville -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Document (item) - Word document, Rene de Koning, The Cumberland Giant Tree, 09-11-2022
An account of the early history of the Cumberland Giant Tree near Marysville in Victoria.An account of the early history of the Cumberland Giant Tree near Marysville in Victoria. The Big Tree was, at one stage, known to be the tallest hardwood tree in the world standing at 92 meters (301ft, 6 inches). However, it was reduced to 84 meters by a wind storm in 1959. It is a mountain ash. There is a walking track through the forest to the Big Tree.big tree, mountain ash, cambarville, victoria, marysville -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (item) - Black and white photograph, Unknown
An early black and white photograph of George Locke's hut in the Cumberland Valley near Marysville in Victoria.An early black and white photograph of George Locke's hut in the Cumberland Valley near Marysville in Victoria. George Locke was a well-educated young man and had some success prospecting in the Cumberland area before partnering with William Chester with whom he opened the Golden Bower gold mine in 1896. George and William then discovered a second reef which they named the Silver Bower mine. George lived in a log cabin in the Cumberland reserve and was known to be a loner. He was clever with his money and chose not to have a bank account in Marysville, where everyone would learn about his financial status. He banked at the ES&A in Fitzroy and at the time of his death in 1941 he had accumulated the princely sum of three hundred and sixty pounds. George Locke was known as "the Hermit of Cumberland Valley" and lived in his humpy until his last few days during which he moved into a Forest Commission's patrol hut because his old humpy had started to fall to pieces. When George passed away at the age of 81 years he had not visited Marysville for over 14 years. Today (2022) George Locke's hut is part of the Cumberland Reserve.Mr Lock hermit Joy Marysville 392george locke, cumberland valley, marysville, victoria, william chester, golden bower mine, silver bower mine, cumberland reserve, hermit of cumberland valley -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (item) - Black and white photograph, Unknown
An early black and white photograph of George Locke's hut in the Cumberland Valley near Marysville in Victoria.An early black and white photograph of George Locke's hut in the Cumberland Valley near Marysville in Victoria. George Locke was a well-educated young man and had some success prospecting in the Cumberland area before partnering with William Chester with whom he opened the Golden Bower gold mine in 1896. George and William then discovered a second reef which they named the Silver Bower mine. George lived in a log cabin in the Cumberland reserve and was known to be a loner. He was clever with his money and chose not to have a bank account in Marysville, where everyone would learn about his financial status. He banked at the ES&A in Fitzroy and at the time of his death in 1941 he had accumulated the princely sum of three hundred and sixty pounds. George Locke was known as "the Hermit of Cumberland Valley" and lived in his humpy until his last few days during which he moved into a Forest Commission's patrol hut because his old humpy had started to fall to pieces. When George passed away at the age of 81 years he had not visited Marysville for over 14 years. Today (2022) George Locke's hut is part of the Cumberland Reserve.george locke, cumberland valley, marysville, victoria, william chester, golden bower mine, silver bower mine, cumberland reserve, hermit of cumberland valley -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Work on paper (item) - Print of wood engraving, Ebenezer and David Syme, Road Making on the Black Spur, Road to Wood's Point, 1867
A copy of an early wood engraving of the construction of the road over the Black Spur in Victoria.A copy of an early wood engraving of the construction of the road over the Black Spur in Victoria. The Black Spur is known to be one of Victoria's most scenic drives. The road winds through a majestic forest of trees and tree ferns from Healesville to Narbethong and is part of the Maroondah Highway.black spur, wood's point, narbethong, maroondah highway, victoria, wood engraving -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (Item) - Black and white photograph, Unknown
An early black and white photograph of "The Hermitage" at Narbethong in Victoria.An early black and white photograph of "The Hermitage" at Narbethong in Victoria. "The Hermitage" was built by photographer John William Lindt as a home and guesthouse in 1894. John Lindt had previously photographed the mountain scenery of the Black Spur and purchased 71 acres and subseqently built his home and guesthouse from where he continued his career. "The Hermitage had a garden designed by John Lindt's friend, Ferdinand von Mueller, who was at one stage the Director of the Melbourne Botanic Gardens. The garden featured New Guinea tree houses from which John Lindt made frequent panoramas of his property and the surrounding forest of towering mountain ash. Aged 81 Lindt died of heart failure during disastrous bushfires on 19 February 1926 at the Hermitage. He was survived by his wife Catherine who continued to run ‘The Hermitage’ guest house before she retired to the city.the hermitage, john william lindt, narbethong, victoria, black spur, ferdinand von mueller, melbourne botanic gardens, new guinea, catherine lindt