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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - ESMA TURNER COLLECTION: AMALGAMATED SOCIETY OF ENGINEERS PHOTO OF EMBLEM
Esma Turner Collection - (Esma Turner - Secretary of the Huntly and District Historical Society) Amalgamated Society of Engineers / photo of emblem 10x15mm - see 4737.1- blue banner at base 'Be United and Industrious '/ wording below Amalgamated Society of Engineers Machinists .(Wheelwrights ?) .Smiths and Pattern Makers - An explanation of the emblem is given in 4737.1.photograph, esma turner collection - ( esma turner - secretary of the huntly and district' s historical society ) amalgamated society of engineers / of plaque - -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION; CELEBRITY CONCERT PROGRAMME
A blue program with the following on the front cover, ' Celebrity Concert Presented by Bendigo and District Lodges to aid the Freemasons' Hospital Building Fund. Capitol Theatre, New Street Bendigo Friday, 16th March, 1962 Souvenir Programme - Silver Coin.' On the inside is the program and on the back cover is a photo of the Freemasons' Hospital in Melbourne.program, music, singing, lydia chancellor, collection, concert, singing, music, entertainment, freemasons, programme -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - AULSEBROOK COLLECTION: BENDIGO AND DISTRICT TOURIST ASSOCIATION MEETING PAPERS 1972, 1972
Aulsebrook Collection: Bendigo and District Tourist Association General Meeting paper. a) General Meeting notice for August 2nd 1972. 1 page, typed. b) Minutes for meeting June 7th 1972. 3 pages, typed. Information on what was talked about eg. Finance, correspondence, general buisness etc. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: TO PAY
Blue paper headed Court King of the Forest, No. 3770 A.O.F, B.U.D., dated August 8 1877. To Mr. Lewis, Treasurer. Please pay Sal Richards or Bearer the sum of 20/- for District Gift on account of this Court. Signed by J. Davidsen, C.R., Wm. Rowe, Secretary. Also signed by A. Christensen.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - to pay, court king of the forest, mr lewis, sal richards, j davidsen, wm rowe, a christensen -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - The Wilkin Family of Sedgwick - Isaac and Letitia Barcley, 1800s-1900s
The Phil Wilkin Collection contains a series of 11 Items. The related items can be found by clicking on the reference link below. The following history of the Young family and their descendants who lived at the Springs is provided by Phil Wilkin. His Great Grandparents were Frances Young and August Wirth. Phil has also provided notes on the Wilkin Family and some history of the gold mining in Sedgwick. Frances Young's parents Joseph and Margaret Young owned the property called "The Old Place, Preston Vale or Wellington Flat" at Sedgwick near the Springs. Joseph Young owned and Managed the Standard Brewery which was located at Campbells Creek during the late 1800’s early 1900’s. Joseph and Margaret are buried in the Harcourt cemetery. In 1880 August Wirth lived at Mosquito Creek (Lake Eppalock, Victoria) when he married Frances Young. In 1902 they moved to part of Joseph Young's property. They milked cows and sold cattle for a living. One of their children Charles Wirth (Phil Wilkin's Grandfather) bought the land in 1935 after his parents had died. Charles Wirth was a councillor and also was president of the Shire of Strathfieldsaye. The "Old Place" was part of the property owned by members of the family. The old house at the Springs was burnt out by bushfire in January 1944 and much of the stonework was later vandalized by campers. The original Coliban Water Works were designed in 1863 by the Irish engineer Joseph Brady. The system included 70 kilometres of open water channels, aqueducts, syphons and tunnels to carry water (by gravity) from the Coliban River at Malmsbury, north to Castlemaine and Bendigo. Sedgwick is a locality in Central Victoria, Australia. It is located in the City of Greater Bendigo. Facilities include a public hall that opened in 1958 and CFA Rural fire station. It was named Upper Emu Creek until 1901 when it was renamed as Sedgwick after British geologist Adam Sedgwick.Seven historical documents of Isacc and Letitia Barcley who were associated with the Wilkin Family and also with the Springs near Sedgwick. There are 182 photos in this series and can be found at 8683.1 to 8683.11. The series also includes photos of the surrounding farming land and the remains of an old house. There are also some notes on the pioneers of the district.history, bendigo, coliban water, joseph brady, irrigation, the springs, sedgwick, phil wilkin collection, joeseph and margaret young, letitia and isacc barclay -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - VAL CAMPBELL COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH OF VICKY KENNEDY, 1973
Black and white head and shoulders photo of Vicky Kennedy in a patterned swim suit. She is displaying 8 medals which are on cords around her neck. On the front of the photo is written: 1973 Vicky Kennedy 4 Gold Countries On the back of the photo is written: Nationals States 4 Country Gold Districtrecreations, sports, swimming -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BADHAM COLLECTION: PERMIT TO ALLOW LIQUOR TO BE DRUNK ON UNLICENSED PREMISES
Permit to allow Liquor to be drunk on unlicensed premises for a special occasion (the licensing acts). Permit n. 1448 granted to R. Randall in the licensing district of Bendigo for the premises situated at railway refreshment rooms, Bendigo. Special occasion: smoke social on 8/10/1938. Fee paid this day 1 pound.organisation, union, a.f.u.l.e -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - RESIDENCE AREAS REGISTER - VOLUME 20, 1925 - 1928
Document: RESIDENCE AREAS REGISTER - Volume 20. Large register bound in green with red spine and corners. Contains 202 paper pages listing residence licenses, Sandhurst Division, Bendigo District 10 July 1925 to 20 July 1928. Index in front. On spine 'Register of residence areas' '20'place, bendigo, residence areas, bendigo, sandhurst, residence areas, land sales -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - 50TH ANNUAL REPORT & BALANCE SHEET SANDHURST TRUSTEES COMPANY 31.12.1937
50TH ANNUAL REPORT & BALANCE SHEET SANDHURST TRUSTEES COMPANY 31.12.1937 / thick paper cover stapled binding 15x 23.5cm / red logo on front cover '1887-1937 ' SANDHURST and northern District TRUSTEES Executors and Agency COMPANY Limited 18 View Street , Bendigo / a short history of the companybusiness, legal, sandhurst trustee company, sandhurst trustees company 1887-1937 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, Reporter District Cricket Association, 1913 - 1986
Minute books of Reporter District Cricket Association 27 May 1913 to 17 Sep 1951, 19 Mar 1959 to 22 Feb 1966, 14 Dec 1971- 4 Aug 1986.Minute books of Reporter District Cricket Association 27 May 1913 to 17 Sep 1951, 19 Mar 1959 to 22 Feb 1966, 14 Dec 1971- 4 Aug 1986. With 'Rough minutes' 13 Jan 1975 - 23 Sep 1986 and meeting Attendance book 1967-1970.Minute books of Reporter District Cricket Association 27 May 1913 to 17 Sep 1951, 19 Mar 1959 to 22 Feb 1966, 14 Dec 1971- 4 Aug 1986. cricket, reporter district cricket association, box hill reporter district cricket association -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Historical Society Presidents & Mayor, 1/08/2002 12:00:00 AM
Coloured - William Orange: President, Box Hill Historical Society; Valmae Fell: President, Burwood Historical Society; Robert Chong: Mayor, Whitehorse City Council; Judith Fry: President, Nunawading & District Historical Society. At afternoon tea given by Whitehorse City Council for contributors to Heritage Trails brochures.orange, william, box hill historical society, fell, valmae, burwood history group, chong, robert, city of whitehorse, fry, judith, nunawading & district historical society, heritage trails, brochures -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Administrative record - Memorandum, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Employees - Sick Leave", Feb. 1971
Has a strong association with the Ballarat tram crews and yields information about the working conditions, and what could be taken as sick leave., Has a strong association with the Ballarat tram crews and yields information about the working conditions, and what could be taken as sick leave.Duplicated demi foolscap sheet titled "Employees - Sick Leave", advising what type of absences were not entitled to sick leave in accordance with SEC personnel regulations - sunburn, dental treatment and injuries resulting from a brawl. Dated 4/2/1971 and signed by I.F. Pellas as SEC District Manager.trams, tramways, motormen, personnel, conductors, sickness -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Facsimiles of 3 historic pamphlets
David Gordon Collection. Compiled by David Gordon. Black display folder with facsimiles of three booklets: 1. Souvenir Flower Day booklet (1918) - contains names and information on achievements of men who served from Tarnagulla and other towns in district. 2. Tarnagulla State School Roll of Honour (WWI) 3. The Church Life of Arnold 1911-1976 -
Tarnagulla History Archive
News clipping: Tarnagulla Ball for Dunolly Hospital, Tarnagulla Ball for Dunolly Hospital, September 16, 1964
Don Clark Collection Portion of a page from The Weekly Times newspaper, of Sept 16, 1964 with article titled 'Tarnagulla Ball for Dunolly Hospital'. Images of Tarnagulla & district residents including Mr & Mrs James, Mr & Mrs Hurford, Alex Freckleton and Robert Ousley (both of the Tarnagulla Hall Committee), John Shay, and others. tarnagulla, dunolly, murphys creek, maldon, people, hospital, fundraisers, hall, public hall, hall committee -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - SANDHURST SCHOOL OF MINES COLLECTION: LETTER FROM SANDS & MCDOUGALL LTD, 22/04/1907
SANDHURST (BENDIGO) SCHOOL OF MINES 2 x LETTERs - FROM Sands & McDougall Ltd 365 Collins St Melbourne dated 22.4.1907 and 20.5.1907. -Re advertising for Directory / to the registrar (BENDIGO) SCHOOL OF MINES - a 'Quotation for spaces of advertising ' for a 'Proposed Directory of Bendigo and District ' / two letters and a quotation pinned togetherdocument, bendigo school of mines -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: BENDIGO HOSPITAL SUNDAY APPEAL 1907, 1907
Document. Harry Biggs Collection. Two printed blue copies of the Bendigo Hospital Sunday Appeal booklet 1907 listing the names of committee members for that year. It also contains a short report on the two recipients of all monies accrued by the appeal - The Bendigo Gold District General Hospital and the Bendigo Benevolent Asylum.organization, club/society, health, harry biggs collection, bendigo hospital sunday appeal 1907, bendigo gold district general hospital, bendigo benevolent asylum -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - LATE BROTHER T G GILLAM, 1900
Photograph. Late Brother T G Gillam. Black & white photo of Brother T G Gillam in black suit - Bow tie. Beard and moustache - glasses. Died 22-11-06. For many years Secretary of the Melbourne District - GUOOF also at one time Secretary of the Loyal Windsor Lodge.photograph, brother t g gillam, photograph, secretary of the melblurnew sistrict guoof -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Russ Haines OAM, Peter Tully, Ralph Bartlett et al, A Century of Local Government in Ringwood, 2024
Soft-covered A4 size book by Ringwood & District Historical Society subtitled Borough of Ringwood 1924-1960, City of Ringwood 1960-1994, City of Maroondah 1994-2024. Chapters include Early Ringwood, Buildup to Autonomy, Formation of the Borough, Ringwood Councillors, and Ringwood Symbols and Flags (vexillology and semiotics).RDHS kindly acknowledges the encouragement and donation by member Thomas Guest for this booklet. All images are from the Ringwood Community Archives, except flags and crests on pages 56 & 58 (Ralph Bartlett and Maroondah City Council). -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: THE LOCAL
Originally built by Allan Cameron, the Ben Nevis Hotel closed at the end of 1913 after Howard Chadwick briefly held the licence from earlier in the year.. He had previously held the licence for the Raglan Hotel at Axedale and prior to that, the Queens Head Hotel, Lockwood Road, Bendigo (see Item 11519.609)Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2002. The local: Heathcote's Ben Nevis Hotel was a popular meeting and drinking spot for residents from throughout the district in the early 1900s. Many patrons travelled to the hotel on horseback or in a buggy to spend time with publican Howard Chadwick and his family. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Map - RED WHITE & BLUE EXTENDED - PLAN OF RED WHITE AND BLUE EXTENDED MINE TRANSVERSE SECTION
Transverse section of the Red White & Blue Extended Mine on the Sheepshead Line of Reef showing shafts, depths and geological features. Drawn on tracing film in pencil. Signed by J J Caldwell, District Field Geologist, Mines Department, Bendigo and dated 5/12/1940. Notes prepared by Albert Richardson.document, gold, red white & blue extended, red white & blue extended, plan of red white & blue extended mine transverse section, j j caldwell, mines dept bendigo -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph, George Price Grant Metung, 1900 c
Myrtle Fish collection daughter of George Price GrantSepia toned photograph showing large Bullock team of George Price Grant of Metung moving a small building in Metung district four men visible one on right with an axe other with whips. Bare hill and a few dead trees in background showing early land improvement for agriculture Metung Victoria genealogy, settlers -
Bendigo Military Museum
Financial record - FINAL STATEMENT AND ENVELOPE, Commonwealth of Australia Department of Defence, Nov 1917
The document relates to final payments for service in the AIF of George Frederick Pierce DCM. Refer Cat No 4136P for his service details, award and death. Part of the collection of William (Bill) Thomason, refer Cat No 4136P for more items..1) Official Dept of Defence registration No 6530. Document details the pay and deferred pay of a deceased AIF Soldier. Document is black printed with black typed entries, there are five purple stamps on. .2) Envelope yellow colour, official Military “OHMS” 3rd Military District Melbourne, letter addressed in ink..1) “2839 Pte PIERCE George Frederick 6th Battalion,” “John Wiseman Pierce, Sebastion Bendigo “. .2) Addressed in black pen, “Mr J.W.Pierce Sebastion Vic”documents, payments, military -
Bendigo Military Museum
Newsletter - BENDIGO RSL 1999, January 1999
This newsletter published in January 1999 by the President Bendigo RSL Alan Holmes is basically an Annual report of the Sub Branch in 1998. The 22 sub headings cover all aspects of the Sub Branch. The one photograph shows Norm Smart with his Life Membership Certificate on the left, on the right is Jack Barnes, Norm was the Treasure BRSL and Jack was the Secretary. Some of the main points are: Membership total 1998 being 797, 40 members had passed on, award of the French Legion of Honour to Jack Locket 108 years old, Anzac Day was a high standard with guest Speaker Ray Wheeler, Annual dinner guest speaker being Warick Johanson, Life Membership awarded to Norm Smart, 97 parcels had been delivered to Members in Care, Appreciation to Jack Barnes, Norm Smart & Peter Ball, 19 Bendigo RSL Members win the Edinburg Bowls Sheild, Museum report by Curator Peter Ball, Appeals report by Malcolm Angus raising in the two Appeals, ANZAC $29,223.35, POPPY $22565.20, List of the full Committee 1998 & next AGM to be February 8th 1999, the first Sandakan service and B.B.Cue to be held on Sunday March 7th at 11.00Newsletter, paper, 4 pages each folded, all print B &W, there are 22 sub headings, two advertisements and one large article re Whats on at the Bendigo & District Servicemen's Club, heading on first page is simply "Newsletter 1999" underlined, one photo showing two RSL Members.brsl, smirsl, newsletter, 1999 -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, SHAKESPEARE, William, dramatic works of William Shakspeare [sic] , from the text of Johnson, Stevens & Reed ; with glossarial notes, his life, etc., etc., etc., by Nicholas Rowe, Esq, 1863
Labelled 'Phillip Island & District Historical Society', 'Scotch College Melbourne, First Prize, Arithmetic, 5th class 1st division, awarded to John McGregor, Alexander Morrison A.M., Principal, 11th December 1866', 'Presented to the Phillip Island & District Historical Society by Mrs Sybil Justice of Ventnor, 1969' ; Inscribed '.....eter Justice with love from Jessie'. Blind stamped 'Scotch College Melbourne, Deo et literis'. -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Bag, School satchel - leather, Circa mid 20th century
A satchel used by students to carry their requirements to and fro between school and home. Typically it would contain lunch and a homework book generally a small exercise book which would contain the set work for the evening. They were sturdily and simply constructed so as to withstand the daily rigour of the school ground.A common object with which many people would identifyBrown leather satchel with gusset on either side. The surface has crocodile skin profile. Two leather straps with buckles on either side. The back has straps which are fastened with metal studs at the top and laced through slits at the bottom . The strap itself is joined with a buckle. One side has been restitched toward the bottom of the satchel.Four purple "Warrnambool and District Historical Society" stamps on the inside. The remnants of a name which is unreadable. "5620" in red on left hand side. A stamp *** leather and other details which are unreadable.warrnambool, school satchel, boys' leather satchel, school bags -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book - Photo album, The Reynolds/Prior photography collection
The Reynolds/ Prior collection of photographs were snapped by Tom Prior, the Uncle of Ivy Reynolds (her mother's brother) around 1900 and the 60 photos in the album give a fine overview of many of the landmarks of Research and Eltham over 100 years ago. lvy is a much loved pioneer who lived in the family home for many years at 106 Thompson Cres Research. Many today living in our township will know Ivy and remember her sister Margaret. Ivy's father, Ernst Richard Reynolds and grandfather, Richard Reynolds, lived at the same address. Ivy's father Richard worked for Mr. Trail on his property in Research. Reynolds Road is named after the family. Mr Tom Prior (wife Eva) worked at the Melbourne zoo. He was very innovative and made his own camera, using the black cloth hood to exclude the light. The photographs are a reminder of the rural nature of Research and Eltham and its rich heritage. Ivy Reynolds would like to share this history, stories and anecdotes with you. If they are not recorded and presented they are lost. In Andrew Lemon's Book Return to Research, A Centenary History of Research Primary School, there is a chapter-- reminiscing ..... the Reynold's family in Research 1870 to 1989 by Jenny Anderson With this in mind, Ivy would like to present the Reynolds/Prior collection in album form to the Historical Society of Eltham, and also to the Andrew Ross Museum, Kangaroo Ground. Ross McDonald 605 Mt Pleasant Rd Research, Vic 3095 (March, 2006 )The Reynolds family were early settlers in Research. The Reynolds/ Prior collection of photographs were taken by Tom Prior, the maternal uncle of Ivy Reynolds, around 1900 and the 60 photos in the album give a fine overview of many of the landmarks of Research and Eltham over 100 years ago. lvy lived in the family home for many years at 106 Thompson Cres Research. Ivy's father, Ernst Richard Reynolds and grandfather, Richard Reynolds, lived at the same address. Ivy's father Richard worked for Mr. Trail on his property in Research. Reynolds Road is named after the family. Mr Tom Prior (wife Eva) worked at the Melbourne zoo. He was very innovative and made his own camera, using the black cloth hood to exclude the light. The photographs are a reminder of the rural nature of Research and Eltham and its rich heritage. Album of photograps (rteproductions) and A4 photocopy (7 pages) contained in album, the Reynolds/Prior Photograph Collection giving background to collection and notes on photosThe Reynolds/Prior Photograph Collection, Presented to the Eltham District Historical Society, 14 June 2006 by Ross McDonald. A second copy was also presented to the Andrew Ross Museum, Kangaroo Groundreynolds prior collection -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Tom Prior, Doney's Store, Research
A much updated version of the store and house just prior to its removal.The Reynolds family were early settlers in Research. The Reynolds/ Prior collection of photographs were taken by Tom Prior, the maternal uncle of Ivy Reynolds, around 1900 and the 60 photos in the album give a fine overview of many of the landmarks of Research and Eltham over 100 years ago. lvy lived in the family home for many years at 106 Thompson Cres Research. Ivy's father, Ernst Richard Reynolds and grandfather, Richard Reynolds, lived at the same address. Ivy's father Richard worked for Mr. Trail on his property in Research. Reynolds Road is named after the family. Mr Tom Prior (wife Eva) worked at the Melbourne zoo. He was very innovative and made his own camera, using the black cloth hood to exclude the light. The photographs are a reminder of the rural nature of Research and Eltham and its rich heritage. Black and white photograph mounted in an album, the Reynolds/Prior Photograph Collection, this being one of 53 reproduced black and white images of early Eltham.The Reynolds/Prior Photograph Collection, Presented to the Eltham District Historical Society, 14 June 2006 by Ross McDonald. A second copy was also presented to the Andrew Ross Museum, Kangaroo Grounddoney property, eltham south, general store, ingrams road, main road, research (vic.), reynolds prior collection, shops, state route 44 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Tom Prior, Blashik family home, Ingrams Road, Research
The Blashiks were a German family and friends of the Brinkkotters. The son was Len Blashik. The family had a rough time during the First World War. They made tanks.The Reynolds family were early settlers in Research. The Reynolds/ Prior collection of photographs were taken by Tom Prior, the maternal uncle of Ivy Reynolds, around 1900 and the 60 photos in the album give a fine overview of many of the landmarks of Research and Eltham over 100 years ago. lvy lived in the family home for many years at 106 Thompson Cres Research. Ivy's father, Ernst Richard Reynolds and grandfather, Richard Reynolds, lived at the same address. Ivy's father Richard worked for Mr. Trail on his property in Research. Reynolds Road is named after the family. Mr Tom Prior (wife Eva) worked at the Melbourne zoo. He was very innovative and made his own camera, using the black cloth hood to exclude the light. The photographs are a reminder of the rural nature of Research and Eltham and its rich heritage. Black and white photograph mounted in an album, the Reynolds/Prior Photograph Collection, this being one of 53 reproduced black and white images of early Eltham.The Reynolds/Prior Photograph Collection, Presented to the Eltham District Historical Society, 14 June 2006 by Ross McDonald. A second copy was also presented to the Andrew Ross Museum, Kangaroo Groundblashik family home, houses, ingrams road, len blashik, research (vic.), reynolds prior collection -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Tom Prior, The Mosleys with donkey and cart, Ingrams Road, Research
At the top of the hill on Ingrams Road.The Reynolds family were early settlers in Research. The Reynolds/ Prior collection of photographs were taken by Tom Prior, the maternal uncle of Ivy Reynolds, around 1900 and the 60 photos in the album give a fine overview of many of the landmarks of Research and Eltham over 100 years ago. lvy lived in the family home for many years at 106 Thompson Cres Research. Ivy's father, Ernst Richard Reynolds and grandfather, Richard Reynolds, lived at the same address. Ivy's father Richard worked for Mr. Trail on his property in Research. Reynolds Road is named after the family. Mr Tom Prior (wife Eva) worked at the Melbourne zoo. He was very innovative and made his own camera, using the black cloth hood to exclude the light. The photographs are a reminder of the rural nature of Research and Eltham and its rich heritage. Black and white photograph mounted in an album, the Reynolds/Prior Photograph Collection, this being one of 53 reproduced black and white images of early Eltham.The Reynolds/Prior Photograph Collection, Presented to the Eltham District Historical Society, 14 June 2006 by Ross McDonald. A second copy was also presented to the Andrew Ross Museum, Kangaroo Grounddonkey, ingrams road, mosley family, research (vic.), reynolds prior collection -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Tom Prior, The two houses built by Richard Reynolds, Research
Ivy Reynolds' grandfather, Richard Reynolds built these two houses at Research. The house on the left remained in tact for many years. The Masons lived in the house at top right.The Reynolds family were early settlers in Research. The Reynolds/ Prior collection of photographs were taken by Tom Prior, the maternal uncle of Ivy Reynolds, around 1900 and the 60 photos in the album give a fine overview of many of the landmarks of Research and Eltham over 100 years ago. lvy lived in the family home for many years at 106 Thompson Cres Research. Ivy's father, Ernst Richard Reynolds and grandfather, Richard Reynolds, lived at the same address. Ivy's father Richard worked for Mr. Trail on his property in Research. Reynolds Road is named after the family. Mr Tom Prior (wife Eva) worked at the Melbourne zoo. He was very innovative and made his own camera, using the black cloth hood to exclude the light. The photographs are a reminder of the rural nature of Research and Eltham and its rich heritage. Black and white photograph mounted in an album, the Reynolds/Prior Photograph Collection, this being one of 53 reproduced black and white images of early Eltham.The Reynolds/Prior Photograph Collection, Presented to the Eltham District Historical Society, 14 June 2006 by Ross McDonald. A second copy was also presented to the Andrew Ross Museum, Kangaroo Groundhouses, mason family, research (vic.), reynolds prior collection, richard reynolds