Some of the earliest regular attendees at Brown Hill Methodist Chapel (tent) were Mr and Mrs J.I. Kelly, Daniel Kelly, Mrs Heywood (formerly Kelly), Mrs Powell, Mr and Mrs Robert Allan, Mr and Mrs Fitzsimons.Copy of a black and white photograph of the Brown Hill Methodist Church, later the Brown Hill Uniting Church. A weatherboard church was built c1857 at a cost of 400 pounds. Itg also served as a school house. The brick church was built in 1969 at the cost of 714 pounds. The architect was Joseph Attwood Doane and the foundation stone was laid by George Smith. brown hill uniting church, brown hill methodist church

The Brown Hill Primary School is now known as the Caledonian Primary School.Copy of a photograph of a brick school with tower.brown hill primary school, brown hill state school, caledonian primary school, education

Two clips from newspaper about the Wilsons Fruit and vegetable market.

Emilie Wilson daughter of Francis Wilson and Martha (nee Ellis).wilson, brown hill

Sarah Jane Ellis was matron of the Ballarat Female Refuge, Scott's Parade, from 1906 until 31 May 1921. The Ballarat Female Refuge was established in Grant Street by a group of 26 women in 1867. Caselli designed the building in Scott's Parade and unmarried mothers were catered for in this residence from 1884 until 1941. The Alexandra Babies' Home was built adjacent to the Refuge and opened in 1909. The Babies' Home closed in 1973.A woman in white apron and cap. She is Sarah Jane Ellis was matron of the Ballarat Female Refuge (1906-1921)sarah ellis, ballarat female refuge, caselli, alexandra babies' home

Methodist Sunday School Union Certificate made out to Emily Wilson.w. h. fitchett, edward barrett, emilie wilson, gong gong, brown hill, credit certificate, sunday school union, methodist

Sunday School Union Credit CertificateEmilie Wilson, Gong Gong Wesleyan Sunday Schoolgong gong wesleyan church, gong gong wesleyan church sunday school, emily wilson

Copy of a photograph of Brown Hill, near Ballarat, Victoria.w.j. hosking, brown hill

Aerial photograph of Brown Hill near Ballarat.brown hill, aerial photograph

A group of children stand around Annette Myers and her pet Shetland Pony.Verso "Star of the Pet Parade August 20th 1963 Annette Myers was the envy of the school yesterday with her pet Shetland Pony 'Curly Sue'. She took it to Brown Hill State School where she is a student and entered it in a pet and doll parade. The kids raised 74 pounds for the day"brown hill, brown hill state school, annette myers, shetland pony

A male teacher stands to the right of a group of Grade 6 students at Brown Hill State School.brown hill, brown hill state school

The White Swan Garage, Service Station. Water Street Brown Hillwhite swan service station, brown hill, petrol station

Red brick hall brown hill, brown hill hall

Photograph of a playground between the Brown Hill Swimming Pool and the Brown Hill Hall.brown hill, playground

Five photographs showing the Brown Hill Swimming Pool in Humffray Street.brown hill swimming pool, brown hill pool, pre-olympic pool, brown hill aquatic centre, brown hill progress associayion

Bridge of the Yarrowee Creek at Brown Hill.brown hill, yarrowee creek, bridge

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A group photograph of the men and women of the Brown Hill Progress Association. Back Row: Charlie Rice, Bill Tainsh, Bill Proven, Ernie Williams, Bill Bawden, Eddie Dovington, Joe Morrison, Lou Heighway, George Palmer, Tim Eustace, Jack Quinn, Frank Opie, Tim Fauldo. Second Row: Melville Anstis, Frank Nankervis, Bob Shattock, Ernie Craig, Alex Clark, Harold Leeder, Chris Wendt, George Thomas. Third Row: Lil Banoy, Eric Powell, Dolly Ellis, Val Buchanan, Em McPhail, Estelle Young, Gwen Collett, Pearl Findlay, Katie Roberts, Ruby Fanar, Evelyn Hassell, Mavis McTaggart, Mr Williams, Earl Clark. Fourth row: Doris Wilton, Marg Lamont, Lil Messer, Nancy Strange, Mavis Franklin, Eva Trevenen, Gwen Grose, Millie Richards, Doris Lugg, Nell Oliver, Rita Robbins, Josie Saff, Eunice Rodda. Fifth row: Mr Lovett, George WIlliams, Miss Cousins, Mr Webb, Nellie Hodgetts, Mr Chaplin, Miss Molly Hayes, Mr Shattock, Mabel Richards, Mr Squires, Myra Reny, Prue Rooney, Jessie McIver, Mr Lavaro Front row: Jack Beng, Henry Foss, Albert Benjamin, Ralph Stout, Jack Collinsbrown hill

Members of the Kinnane clan in the Brown Hill Hall.kinnane, brown hill hall

Black and white photograph of eight men and one woman of the Brown Hill Progress Association Standing left to right: R. Coffield, J.C. Callinan, H. Lugg, G. Stewart Sitting left to right: A. Lakeland, W. Wilmot, E. Ellis, Mrs Bale, C. Eatonbrown hill progress association, thornton studios, r. coffield, j.c. callinan, h. lugg, g. stewart, a. lakeland, w. wilmot, e. ellis, mrs bale, c. eaton

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brown hill progress association

.1) A number of boys jump into the Brown Hill Pool. .2) The diving board at Brown Hill Pool.brown hill pool, brown hill community pool, swimming, swimming pool

Decorated Float outside the Ballarat Town Hall in Sturt Street. Probably during the Begonia Festivalfloat, parade

A number of children sit on the edge of the Eureka Swimming Pool, Ballarat East.eureka swimming pool, eureka, swimming, swimming pool

Angus Comrie was the Brown Hill PolicemanTwo photographs of the Comrie family at Brown Hill. .1) Angus Comrie and sons Murray, Jack, (Angus), Angus, Keith, Thomas, Roy (in front). The Methodist Sunday School Hall, Thompson Street is in the background. .2) Jack, Angus, Thomas, Keith, Murray, Roy in front. Seated: Angus (Snr) and Mary-ellen Comrie at 284 Humffray Street North. comrie, angus comrie, brown hill methodist sunday school hall, 284 humffray street, police, mary-ellen comrie

Twenty five children in the Brown Hill State School Grade One school photo.brown hill state school, brown hill primary school, education, school

Twelve photographs from the Harris photograph album.brown hill, warren harris