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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The History Of Australian Exploration 1788-1888
This item is from the ‘Pattison Collection’, a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art, and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the lack of financial support led the WMI in 1911 to ask the City Council to take it over. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Library as it was then called. When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Ralph Pattison. Eventually the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. RALPH ERIC PATTISON Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 Pattison accepted a position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council. His huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower area of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine, and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave during 1942 to 1945 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. The History Of Australian Exploration 1788-1888 2 Compiled from State Documents, Private Papers, and the most authentic sources of information. Issued under the auspices of the Governments of the Australian Colonies Author: Ernest Favenc Publisher: Turner & Henderson Date: 1888Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 919.4 FAV Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Public Library Front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, great ocean road, the history of australian exploration 1788-1888, ernest favenc -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, FGA Barnard, Jubilee History of Kew Victoria 1860-1910, 1910
First major history of Kew, Victoria by FGA BarnardJubilee History of Kew: its origin and progress by FGA Barnard / illustrated. Hardcover original version with lower section of spine damaged. Cover includes the dates 1803-1910 and has embossed Borough (or Town) of Kew coat of arms at upper left. non-fictionFirst major history of Kew, Victoria by FGA Barnardkew (vic.) -- history, christian-washfold collection, fga barnard -- jubilee history of kew -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-1918 Vol 1
This book was part of a large group of books referred to as the Pattison Collection, which belonged to the Warrnambool Public Library, part of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute. About RALPH ERIC PATTISON and the ‘PATTISON COLLECTION’ The ‘Pattison Collection’ is a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities, are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the WMI was led to ask the City Council to take it over in 1911 due to a lack of financial support. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Public Library as it was then called. Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up a home in Warrnambool. In 1935 when Pattison accepted the position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council his huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower areas of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave from 1942 to 1945 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However, he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. THE NEW WARRNAMBOOL LIBRARY When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Pattison. Eventually, the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-1918 Vol 1 Author: C.E.W. Bean Publisher: Angus & Robertson Ltd Date: 1941 Further Information: From the Outbreak of war to the end of the first phase of the Gallipoli campaign May 4 1915The label on the spine cover with typed text H 940.40994 OFF Paste down front end paper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service. flagstaff hil, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, official history of australia in the war of 1914-1918 vol 1, c.e.w. bean -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, History of the largest remaining orchard in the Nunawading District (Matheson's), 1989 - 1991
Senior school or university assignment being history of the largest remaining orchard in the Nunawading District, Matheson's Orchard.Senior school or university assignment being history of the largest remaining orchard in the Nunawading District, Matheson's Orchard. Researched by Martin, Brendan and Barry Dillon. Corrections and additions by Marjory B. Miller, nee Marny Matheson. Copies of land titles included.Senior school or university assignment being history of the largest remaining orchard in the Nunawading District, Matheson's Orchard. orchards, morton, william, matheson, charles, fankhauser, walter john, mary, matheson's orchard -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, History of Vermont State School, 1969
The History of Vermont State School, a committee was formed early 1869 and the School opened July, 1869.The History of Vermont State School, a committee was formed early 1869 and the School opened July, 1869. First Headmaster was 18 year old John Brown. The School was situated on corner of Delaney's Road and McGhee's Road, now Canterbury and Mitcham Roads.The History of Vermont State School, a committee was formed early 1869 and the School opened July, 1869. primary schools, vermont state school, no. 1022, brown, john, jane elizabeth, cooney, joseph, drummond, miss, rooks, abraham, smith, william, mcghees road, mitcham, delaney's road, mitcham road, vermont, canterbury road, boyle, david, mcsporran, mcclare -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
article - Document, History of ABC Radio Australia, n.d
The history of Radio Australia.Bulletin (5 pages) concerning the history of Radio Australia. Commenced on 5 December 1939 Federal Cabinet authorised an international short wave service to meet the needs of Australians at war. In 1945 the name changed to Radio Australia. In 1950 it passed to the A.B.C.The history of Radio Australia.radio broadcasting, menzies, robert gordon, sir, australia calling, radio australia, australian broadcasting commission -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Mixed media - CD Rom, Valda Arrowsmith, Recording - Interview Doris Evans, nee Morgan - 11 September, 1997 - Oral History - her life in Mitcham 1926 to 1950, 11/09/1997
Doris Evans lived in Mitcham from 1926 to 1950. This record incorporates many aspects of family life in those years and mentions many local families and business people.Interviewee provides a personal account of Mitcham from the 1920's including the development of essential services and the residential and commercial areas.Audio Cassette and CD - Recording of interview with Doris Evans conducted by Valda Arrowsmith on 11th September, 1997, on her early life in Mitcham and surrounding areas. Transcribed: See ND5466 See Photos on NP1824 to NP1834 and History in ND 150 & ND152.cassella street mitcham, doris evans, valda arrowsmith -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Article and Photograph, Norm Colvin, Hewitt - Joyce - Keys Family History, 2023
Family History, Hewitt-Joyce-Keys - a short history of the family connections with other Greensborough families.3 page article and photographhewitt family, keys family, joyce family, 122 main road lower plenty -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Halls Gap & Grampians Historical, Victoria’s Wonderland - A Grampians History, 2006
Covers the History of the Grampians. The Retention of the history of the Halls Gap and the Grampians as a response to the deterioration of historic Sites.Paper Back. Cover dusky pink & Sepia photograph of painting of romantic glen.The book is dedicated to those who protected people and property from bushfires.stawell, grampians -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
CLUNES WATER SHED SUPPLY MAP SHEWING THE POSITION OF WATERSHED ECT. FOR THE COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF WATER FOR DOMESTIC AND MINING PURPOSES TO THE TOWN OF & GOLDMINES IN AND AROUND CLUNES.PHOTOCOPY SECTION OF PHOTOGRAPH AND PLAQUE AND MAP OF CLUNES WATER SUPPLY. SHOWING THE POSITION OF WATERSHED, DAM, WEIR PIPEHEAD RESERVOIR PIPE TRACK.SEE PHOTOGRAPH ON BACK OF HISTORY OF OBJECT.local history, photographs, water supply -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, History of Kyneton
History of Kyneton. Some reference to Jessie Stewart, a Tatura resident. History of Kyneton 1901-1936|TaturaWhite pages, title in black letters. Volume 2 "Orwall" 42 Waikie St., Cobram, top right hand cornerjessie stewart, kyneton history, early kyneton -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, History of Kyneton
History of Kyneton. Some reference to Jessie Stewart, a Tatura resident. History of Kyneton 1901-1936|TaturaWhite pages, title in black letters. Volume 2 "Orwall" 42 Waikie St., Cobram, top right hand corner -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, History of Fort Queenscliff and The Australian Staff College, 1971
A brief history of Fort Queenscliff, Part l. Part 2 - a brief history of the Australian Staff CollegeLight blue cardboard cover, black binding on spine of book. Large Black printing. Second edition. 64 pages.fort queenscliff, australian staff college -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, History of Kyneton 1901 -1936
History of Kyneton. Some reference to Jessie Stewart, a Tatura resident. History of Kyneton 1901-1936|TaturaSoft covers. White pages, title in black letters. Volume 2 "Duvall" 42 Waikie St., Cobram, top right hand cornerkyneton victoria -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Chris McConville, Hanging Rock - a history, 2017
Covers the geological and cultural history of Hanging Rock.264 p., illus. (some col.).non-fictionCovers the geological and cultural history of Hanging Rock.hanging rock (vic.) - history, picnic at hanging rock -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - A TRAM SERVICE FOR TOURISTS, 1971
A soft cover booklet 'A Tram Service for Tourists' a submission to Bendigo City Council, August 1971. Prepared by a sub-committee of the BendigoTrust. Includes a history of the tram system and options for a tourist tram route. This came about because the SEC, then current owners, were going to close the tram system.Bendigo Trust -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BENDIGO CENTENARY COLLECTION: EIGHT YOUNG MEN IN COSTUME, 1951?
Black and white photograph, eight young males in costume with four horses. Bullion box with rocks at front. Inscriptions: on back circular purple stamp 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch', '1960', '97', '267', MP 184'. History of object: Previous Acc. No. 'MP 184'Bendigo Advertiserperson, group, centenary, see also 2000.511.01, 2000.512.01, 2000.513.01, 2000.514.01, 2000.516.01, 2000.517.01, 2000.518.01, 2000.519.01, 2000.520.01, 2000.521.01, 2000.522.01, 2000.523.01, 2000.524.01. -
Northern District School of Nursing. Managed by Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Wattle Street. 1954
The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989.Photo of PTS nurse at 99 Wattle Street, Bendigo Margaret Arnoldt at 99 Wattle St Bendigo 1954 wattle street, 1954 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - PRINT, FRAMED, 1996
Bendigo RSL Auxiliary is the Bendigo RSL Womens Auxiliary. Refer Cat No 8021 for Auxiliary history.Rectangular framed print of floral arrangement in yellow & blue colours, sunflower print in each corner. Wooded moulded frame, glass front. Metal engraved plaque on lower front.“To the Bendigo RSL Auxiliary on your 60th year from the Eaglehawk War Widows 1996”brsl, smirsl, auxiliary -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Envelope, Packet: Ringwood Area Primary Schools - various documents, books and history, c.1961
State Primary schools - Miscellaneous documents - North Ringwood, Mullum, Ringwood Heights, Heathmont Frances Street, Southwood; Old school papers (Rare) see Schools General; Picture of school in copper engraving; Books "School Is Ace" - reflections on the schools history -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Booklet, Helen Joyce, Where Violets Once Grew: A short history of the Lioness Club of Kew, 1988
The Lioness Club of Kew operated from 1979 to1992. Eight years after it was disbanded, a number of its albums and records were donated to the Kew Historical Society as a place of safekeeping. The donor was Prue Molnar.The Lioness Club of Kew was the first Lioness Club in the Melbourne area. As such its records are of Historic and Social Significance as a record of post-war community organisations run by women. As the records were donated to the Kew Historical Society as a place of deposit, they are well provenanced. They comprise albums, objects, and a history of the Club so provide a complete picture of the Club's operation.8 copies of 'Where Violets Once Grew: A short history of the Lioness Club of Kew' by Helen Joyce. The 32 page book includes chapters based on those years of the Club's operation dating from 1979-1988. The book includes photographs of Lionesses. lioness club of kew, prue molnar, helen joyce -
Orbost & District Historical Society
Book, Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education, Books on Gippsland History, 1985
This is a useful reference tool.A soft covered 31 pp book covered with clear plastic. The cover is beige with black print In the centre is a b/w print of the Firman family of Scrubby Forest (Yinnar). It is an annotated list of books on Gippsland history and related areas, selected for use in schools.book-books-on-gippsland-history -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, A Lesson in history, 2004
Article about the history of Blackburn High School, founded in 1956 and now having 750 students.Article about the history of Blackburn High School, founded in 1956 and now having 750 students. Judy Laity was an original teacher and has taught children and grandchildren of former students.. Several prominent former students and also its rich music program.Article about the history of Blackburn High School, founded in 1956 and now having 750 students. blackburn high school, laity, judy, scott, don, donnett, jenny, minter, anne, minter, elizabeth, james, darren, day, andrew, grant, barbara, white, jen, dancel, karen, james, jonathan, tidy, hugh, music -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, L.E.R.H.S, History of local families D to G
A folder containing histories of local families, taken from newspaper cuttings and other documents. Dahlsen, Daniel, Darby, Dawson, Donchi, Doyle, Duncan, Duffy, Dugins, Dreverman, DwyerEgan, Falk, Fish, Fitzclarence, Foley, Fraser, Ford, Grant, Gray, Gilsenen,genealogy -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Research report, Robyn Clinch, History of some Women of Port Melbourne, Nov 2002
A project funded by City of Port Phillip Cultural DevelopmentHistory of some Women of Port Melbourne, book reporting on research conducted for the Port Melbourne Historical and Preservation Society by Robyn Clinch November 2002, 61pp. Bound with black plastic comb. Colour photographs. Two black and white copies in C.22.01families, women, domestic life, robyn clinch, gabriel maree alaston dawson, mary ann 'ma' bennett mccormack, sarah jean bunsell, ethel mary howe, jane mckenna slaven, winifred mary prest woodruff, caroline jean 'minnie' coleman (kornman) beazley, jane rendall nee harrison -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW1, FRAMED, c.1916 - 1918
Albert Francis STRAUSS No 1914 enlisted in the 2nd reinforcements 38th Batt on 26.4.1916 age 27 years. Embarked for England 16.8.1916, embark for France 22.11.1916, WIA 28.1.1917 GSW to face, rejoin unit 7.2.1917, hospital 3.4.1917 with Rhuematism, rejoin unit 18.5.1917, hospital 24.7.1917 displaced tendon left hand, rejoin unit 28.8.1917, promoted L/Cpl 13.6.1918; WIA 2nd occasion 11.8.1918 GSW left shoulder and arm, rejoin unit 7.10.1918, RTA 27.5.1919, discharged from the AIF 4.9.1919.Brown moulded wooden frame with olive green mount & glass front. Rectangular enhanced studio portrait of ALBERT FRANCIS STRAUSS in uniform.Short military history of “ALBERT FRANCIS STRAUSS of Bendigo”photography framing, strauss -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph
This photograph depicts four men standing near a large unidentified building. This building is the entrance to a deep lead mine shaft. There is a bridge entering the building, which was used to access the elevator to the shaft. Deep lead mining involved placing large shafts into the ground which miners use to access deeper locations in order to excavate the rocks in the search for lead. Deep lead mining was highly dangerous as roofs could cave in of the soil was loose. Therefore, this particular mining considered to be highly undesirable profession as many miners did not want to work long hours nor risk their lives in the search for lead. Indigo Shire was a large area where deep lead mining took place, and thus the landscape and environment was largely impacted by these mining businesses. The Indigo Shire grew in population and wealth in the early 1850s when people came into this location in the hopes of finding gold and making a fortune. Ultimately, the accessibility and availability of gold and precious metals decreased once the gold reserves dried up and alongside this, the large population moved away. The Ovens was also heavily impacted environmentally as deep mining resulted in the change in land formation.The search for gold is ingrained into the history of Victoria and therefore, images like this one which portray an open cut sluicing site can reveal important information for society and technology for the date when the photograph was taken. This image is of important historical significance for its ability to convey information about the methods used to find gold in Indigo Shire. It also shows a location where deep mining was undertook which provides insight into the impact of deep mining on the environment at a time when it was done. This image is important for current research into the history of Indigo Shire, a region in Victoria's north-east. Therefore, this image has the capacity to be beneficial for research into society and the motivations of those living and working in this region during this period and therefore, has social significance. The Beechworth Burke Museum has additional images relating to deep lead mining and Indigo Shire which can be analysed and studied alongside images like this one.Sepia coloured retangular photo printed on gloss photographic paper.Reverse: 1997, 2510/ A02570/ Deep Lead Mining/ page 94/ 65%/ Burke Museum, Photo 44beechworth, burke museum, indigo shire, deep lead mining, mining, gold, gold mining -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Lydia Chancellor collection: Article-Before Bendigo was....Marydale was
"Marydale", at 2270 McIvor Hwy., Axedale, was part of the original Campaspe Plains and Axe pastoral runs. By 1857 William Heffernan(1803-1891) had purchased the property from the "Axedale Station's" Robert Ross. it's heritage listing includes the outbuildings that remain in their original format and include the summerhouse and the schoolroom. Also included in the listing are the extensive gardens of mature trees. 1. William Heffernan (1803-1891) was born in Tipparary, Ireland and came to Australia in 1853 with Mr J Crowley. Together they first went to the Heathcote goldfields before moving on to Bendigo where they initially opened a tent restaurant. This successful endeavour allowed them to purchase the Pall Mall site of the Shamrock hotel. They built their first hotel and a large hall for entertainment that was later called the Theatre Royal. They continued to grow and expand until they built the current Shamrock building. He went on to several other successful theatres and hotels before retiring to "Marydale" in 1879/80. Before moving to New Zealand in 1884/5 he sold "Marydale" to Jeremiah Heffernan. He went to NZ to manage a hotel for his newly widowed sister and then built the Pier Hotel in Dunedin. By the time of his death in Dunedin he had lost most of his fortune. 2. Jeramiah Heffernan (1831-1897) was also born in Tipparary, Ireland but was no relation to William. He came to Australia in 1854 and to Bendigo in 1855, where he was employed by William and his partner, Mr Crowley at the Shamrock Hotel in Pall Mall. Twelve months later he became the manager of Heffernan and Crowley's Rose Shamrock and Thistle Hotel at Epsom. After twelve months in this position he bought the Albert Hotel in McCrae Street, Bendigo. He was a successful businessman who later purchased the Victoria Hotel in Pall Mall before retiring in 1887,firstly to "Marydale" that he had bought from William Heffernan in the early 1880's and then to his home in St Kilda. On doctors orders he returned to "Marydale" where he died 13/5/1897.Bendigo Advertiser from 18/07/1970. Article titled "Before Bendigo was....Marydale was." by Toora. The article describes the historic homestead of Marydale at Axedale.In red pen "Bendigo Advertiser 18-7-70"marydale, axedale, historic homestead -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, The History of the Montmorency Gospel Chapel, 1932o
The Montmorency Gospel Chapel had a varied history from tent to hut to chapel. This short history is written by congregation members.This article is accompanied by photographs of a tent 'crusade' and the timber chapel.3 pages of text and 3 black and white photographs.briar hill, hutchinson, montmorency gospel chapel, willett, kenyon, tracey smyth -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park
Book, Local History, A Handbook for Enthusiasts by Hibbins, Fahey and Askew, 1985
This book was designed for amateurs to research and write history, particularly local history, It mainly uses Victorian examples, as described in 1985.Soft cover book 149 pages. The cover is beige coloured with a cover illustration of Yarra Street, Geelong 1872.First published in 1985 by George Allen and Unwin Australia Pty Ltdlocal history, hibbens, fahey and askew