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Streatham and District Historical Society
Picture, Blythvale Streatham
... Streatham and District Historical Society Campbell Street ...Black & white rectangle photo showing a truck stacked with wool. Sitting on the truck is Griff (adult) and Bill (William) Weatherly (son) next to the Blythvale woolshed.In blue pen on back: Griff and Bill Weatherly Blythvale 1950. -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Tom Prior, The Research Hotel
William West was the proprietor. Miners on the way to nearby goldfields frequented the hotel. The Post Office on left of photo was inside. Situated east of present day pre-school, there was a small right of way by the side of the hotel. Honeymooners would also thay there.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 Groundreynolds prior collection, post office, research hotel, the age, the leader, william west -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Golden Days on the Caledonian Diggings: the diaries of Thomas Young of Kangaroo Ground, Panton Hill and Christmas Hills, compiled by Mick Woiwod, 2005
The original diaries, (1859-1866,1895-1900) of Thomas Young discovered by a Young descendant have been transcribed with the author adding his own research and historical photographs. The diary sheds light on the lives of prospectors who worked the Caledonian goldfields in the 1860s, including St Andrews and Smiths Gully. Thomas Young, migrated from Scotland and moved to the goldfields in 1858. He carted ore by horse and dray from mines around St Andrews to crushers in Panton Hill and Smiths Gully. He later became a baker. He and his wife Bridget had eleven children. He later settled at Christmas Hills establishing the local store and school. See also: "Old Diary Strikes Old" by Natalie Birch, Diamond Valley Leader August 17 2005The diary provides a rare first-hand account of life on the Caledonian goldfields.v. : ill. 69 p 30 cm[written inside front cover] To my very good friend Harry Gilham - Mick Woiwod 25th August 2005thomas young, caledonian gold fields, kangaroo ground, christmas hills, panton hill, smiths gully, st andrews, diary, gold mining -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, Geoff Hocking, Castlemaine : from camp to city 1835-1900, a pictorial history of Forest Creek & the Mount Alexander goldfields, 1994
230 p. : ill. (some col.), facsims, maps, ports. ; 22 x 25 cm.non-fictiongold mines and mining -- victoria -- castlemaine -- history, castlemaine (vic.) -- history -
Nillumbik Historical Society Incorporated
Photograph - Black & white photograph, Diamond Reef Hotel, Diamond Creek c1910
Black & white image on glass negativenonehistoric pubs, diamond creek, nillumbik, goldfield hotels, coffee palace -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Victorian Historical Journal Volume 87 Number 2 December 2016
Articles on various topics, including Melbourne Labour Market, Storm Centre of Asia, Beechworth Goldfields, Wirrengren-Kulkyne Pathway, Messrs Gellibrand and Hesse. 336 pages.Soft cover book, front cover has title in dark grey on cream background. Picture of a lady looking to the right. Volume, number and date and Royal Historical Society of Victoria at the bottom. Spine is black with white writing. Back is brown with Royal Historical Society logo and address.melbourne labour market, storm centre of asia, beechworth goldfields, wirrengren-kulkyne pathway, mr gellibrand, mr hesse -
Bendigo Art Gallery
Work on paper, Eugene VON GUERARD, Ballarat from the Fire Brigade Tower (Looking East) 1870, 1870
c.l; Limited Edition number PROOF of 150, c; Ballarat from the Fire Brigade Tower/ (Looking East) 1870/ by Eugene Von Guerard, c.r;; An engraving printed from/Eugene Von Guerards original woodblock/now in the possession of the Ballarat Historical Societywork on paper, print, printmaker, printmaking, australian artist, ballarat, wood engraving, city, town, regional victoria, goldfields -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr Robert Gray at Kays Foundry in Wimmera Street
Robert Gray at Kays Foundry Wimmera Street Stawell standing beside Crusher built for Bulola Goldfields New Guinea. stawell industry mining -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Charles Fahey & Alan Mayne, Gold Tailings - Forgotten Histories of Family and Community on the Central Victorian Goldfields by Charles Fahey & Alan Mayne, 2010
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Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Helen Doxford Harris, Digging for Gold - A Guide to researching family & local history in Victorias Central Goldfields by Helen Doxford Harris, 1988
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Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Mike Butcher, Robert Alexander Love, Goldfields Architect 1814-1876, 2000
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Inglewood & District Historical Society
Functional object - Lamp - Kerosene, TABLE LAMP, Circa 1930
Used by the Wodetzki family (Mrs A.) of Bridgewater for household lighting - circa 1930 to 1950Table Lamp. Kerosene.Brass Nickel plated Base and Bowl. Tall Glass Aladdin Chimney. Glass shade - clear glass bottom with milk glass top.Moulded base, blown shade. Metal spinning. Manufactured in USA by Aladdin Industries. lamp, wodetzki -
Inglewood & District Historical Society
Work on paper - Examination Certificate, The Pharmacy Board of Victoria Examination Certificate, 08/02/1922
Arthur James Jones came to Inglewood in 1924 and commenced business as a chemist. He continued in this capacity until his retirement in June 1986 - retiring to live in his home at Verdon Street, Inglewood. During his time in Inglewood Arthur Jones held many positions in community life.Certificate of Practice allowing Arthur Jones to practice as a Chemist.Examnation Certificate on blue mount board mounted in dark stained wooden frame. White paper Certificate, black ink, with a red SealThe Pharmacy Board of Victoria do hereby Certify that Arthur James Jones of 6 Connor Street, East Geelong, has passed the final examination in Materia, Medica, Botany, Chemistry, and Practical Pharmacy and is a duly qualified Pharmaceutical Chemist under the Provisions of the Medical Act 1915 Part 3 arthur jones chemist inglewood -
Inglewood & District Historical Society
Work on paper - Newspaper Cutting, Sporting Bodies of Inglewood, 18.04.1962
Newspaper cutting denoting the sporting identities of InglewoodThat it records the names of those residents of Inglewood who were involved in the various sporting clubs.Newspaper cutting from 'Weekly Times' depicting sporting bodies in Inglewood i.e. golf, bowling, tennis, cricket, table tennis. Cutting is pasted onto a cardboard mount"Weekly Times" April 18, 1962. Page 68sporting names 1962 -
Inglewood & District Historical Society
Past Chief Ranger Certificate, John Ashworth / Charles F. Shepherd, 22/11/1927
"Ancient Order of Foresters" certifying the enrollment of Past Chief RangerCertificate mounted in a dark stained wood frame, gold mount board, pale blue certificate showing persons on a agricultural/forest style backgroundCertifying that "Puckey. D.M. (Mr) is duly enrolled a Past Chief Ranger of Court No 3985 -
Inglewood & District Historical Society
Framed black and white print showing Bandsmen, Bridgewater Brass Band, 1910
Names of members on back of photograph. BACK ROW: J.S.Lechan, H.Beechley, N.Lucas, B.Wodetzki, B.Lucas, B.Wright, A.Harrison, T.Coghlan, J.Gook, C.Wright MIDDLE ROW: T. Kossock, F.Harrison, *. Wilson, A.Cumming, R.Lucas, B.Wylie, E.Fogarty, P.Lucas, E.Burge, B.Pissoli, J.Scholes SEATED: T.Stewart, B.Harrison, A.Broewn, B.Prouse, J.Harrison, *. Brown, B.CarrThe band originally started in 1910. Mr William Heap was the first bandmaster with about 32 members. The second bandmaster was Mr George Prouse, Eaglehawk, followed by Mr William Wallace of Inglewood who was in charge until the band disbanded in 1914 due to the WW1. Twenty Eight of the 32 members enlisted and served overseas. More REF in Catalogue No 11. Framed black and white photographic print of Bridgewater Brass Bandsmen in Formal Suits standing in an outdoor settingA.G. Lo--- (in lower right hand corner) -
Inglewood & District Historical Society
Functional object (Item) - Weighing Scales, Circa 1910
On centre cross brace 'Sands & Kenney. Melbourne' -
Inglewood & District Historical Society
Functional object (Item) - Gold Mine Company Seal Embosser - Commerce Label, Seal Embosser Stamp
The figure 5 appears on the base and also on the bottom of the Seal Anvil. The Seal stamp reads 'Old Inglewood Deep Lead Mining Company No Liability Inglewood' -
Inglewood & District Historical Society
Catto Family Book, Cambridge Press, Pioneers of Progress - Jennifer Lovell & Norma Catto, 2007
Relating the story of two branches of the Catto family who emigrated to Australia in the early 19th century. John Catto (1802-1872) and John Catto (1830-1918) Detailed history of the early settlement and continued residence of the Loddon district by the Catto family (many references to other families also)Soft cover book. 266 pages. Red and white photographic cover. History of two Catto families in Loddon District.ISBN 9780646476766. Limited Edition 2007 / Dedicated to the memory of Norma and Graeme Catto.catto early history in loddon -
Inglewood & District Historical Society
SET of WEIGHING SCALES, SANDS & KENNEY, Circa 1910
It is possible that these scales were used in a Post Office.Scales made with an oval wooden base and brass framework. There are 3 weights - 8 oz. (4.4), 4 oz. (4.3), and 2 oz. (4.2).On centre cross brace there is an inscription - 'SANDS & KENNEY' MELBOURNEbrass scales -
Inglewood & District Historical Society
WW1 Book, Inglewood and Districts Soldiers' Memorials WW1 1915 - 1918, Published 2015
Published in conjunction with the 100 year anniversary of ANZACSoft cover book. 649 pages. Author: Heather Ford. Published by Inglewood and District Historical Society. National Library of Australia: ISBN 978-0-9942454-1-0 world war one -
Inglewood & District Historical Society
Book, Inglewood Tidings From The Front WW1, 2015
Letters and Photos and newspaper stories about and from soldiers from Inglewood District relating to WW1Soft Cover Book. Author: Heather Ford; Published by Inglewood and District Historical Society Inc: National Library of Australia ISBN 978-0-9942454-0-3 -
Maryborough Midlands Historical Society operating the Worsley Cottage Museum
Trowel and mallet, Circa 1890
The trowel and mallet set was purchased by Mr Swanson, the builder of the Maryborough (Victoria) Railway Station prior to the planned ceremony for the laying of the foundation stone. Duncan Gillies. the Victorian Premier, was to lay the foundation stone, but his government was defeated in the week before the scheduled ceremony. The trowel and mallet set was never used. This set was held by the Maryborough Borough (later City) Council and lay unidentified for almost 120 years until a receipt from the jeweller was discovered. The set was donated to the Maryborough Midlands Historical Society in 2010.Ceremonial trowel and mallet set in brown leather covered presentation case with blue satin lining. Trowel has silver blade with cream handle possibly bone. Mallet cream, possibly bone. H. NEWMAN/Jeweller/MELBOURNE -
Maryborough Midlands Historical Society operating the Worsley Cottage Museum
Trophy, c. 1984
The "Jack Be Nimble" competition was run as part of Maryborough's annual Wattle Festival.The competition for which the trophy was presented is based on the traditional game of knucklebones or "Jack - Be - Nimble". The now defunct Wattle Festival was a significant feature of the town's cultural life for many years. Varnished wood two- layer base with central pillar, topped with gold coloured knucklebone. Metal plaque on upper layer of base and metal shields on lower level.Jack Be Nimble competition (main plaque) Individual competition winners noted on shields (Betty Briggs (1984), Isa Stewart (1985), Frank O'Connor (1986, 1987, 1988, 1989), Susan Crouch (1990), Vicki-Lee Rush (1992/3).trophy festival -
Maryborough Midlands Historical Society operating the Worsley Cottage Museum
Ceremonial cape, 1990s
The now defunct Golden Wattle Festival was celebrated each Spring in Maryborough, and was an important part of the town's cultural history.The cape forms part of the Golden Wattle festival collection of memorabilia held by the society.Gold lame cape or cloak with collar (tied with bow) and train. Scalloped edges are decorated with diamente borders. -
Maryborough Midlands Historical Society operating the Worsley Cottage Museum
Trophy, circa 1997
The Gumleaf Playing Championship was held as part of the now defunct Maryborough Golden Wattle Festival held in Spring.The trophy forms part of the Golden Wattle Festival memorabilia collection held by the society.Australian Gumleaf Playing Championship Trophy (Perpetual). Polished hardwood layered base in three sections, with attached plaques.On upper column: Gold coloured metal gumleaf symbol, Maryborough Golden Wattle Festival sticker (circular), rectangular metal plaque with inscription "Australian Gumleaf Playing Championship Perpetual Trophy" Affixed to base: Twenty shield shaped metal plaques inscribed with names of individual winners from 1977-1996.golden wattle festival -
Maryborough Midlands Historical Society operating the Worsley Cottage Museum
Trophy, circa 1978
Trophy awarded to Gumleaf Playing Champion during annual Golden Wattle Festival (now defunct)The Golden Wattle Festival was held in Spring each year. This trophy is part of the memorabilia collection held by the society.Rectangular polished hardwood trophy awarded to individual winner of Gum Leaf Playing Championship. Trophy tapers from 4cm at base to 2 cm at top.Three plaques: Circular Golden Wattle Festival symbol sticker. Gold coloured metal gum leaf. Rectangular metal plaque reading "Australian Gumleaf Playing Championship, Golden Gumleaf Award, sponsored by Ampol, won by Les Hawthorne, Palm Beach Queensland 1978"trophy festival -
Maryborough Midlands Historical Society operating the Worsley Cottage Museum
Book, Australian Gumleaf Playing Championship History 1977-1997, 1997
This item forms part of the Golden Wattle Festival memorabilia collection held by the M.M.H.S.Yellow soft covered book, green gum leaf decoration on title. 24 pages. Details an event held in Maryborough during the Golden Wattle Festival.festival maryborough -
Maryborough Midlands Historical Society operating the Worsley Cottage Museum
Souvenir mug, 2002
Cream ceramic mug with gold rim and lettering. Celebrates the 40 year anniversary of California (Cal) Gully kindergarten (1962-2002) The names of 57 children enrolled in 2002 plus the teacher (Julie Lebkowski) and assistant (Pauline Coburn) are inscribed on the mug. -
Maryborough Midlands Historical Society operating the Worsley Cottage Museum
Drinking glass, circa 2000
These souvenir glasses (marketed by C.R. Hose Glassware P/L) were sold to raise money for the Maryborough Midlands Historical Society. Note the society's name change since the glasses were produced.The glass marks a step in the history of the M.M.H.S.Small souvenir drinking glass with gold rim.Worsley Cottage Midlands Historical Society Illustration of Worsley Cottagemaryborough maryborough midlands historical society