At the beginning of February 1903 a few men covered the district to see whether the time was ripe to form a Beech Forest branch of the Australian Natives Association. They were surprised at the response from intending members so they contacted the Colac branch who sent up some members as a follow-up. 51 said they would become benefit members and 5 would become honorary members. As a result on the 26 February 1903 a branch of the Australian Natives Association was established in Beech Forest. At a meeting where 40 people were present, Mr. T.M. Burke, the Victorian President, spoke to the meeting, outlining the aims, objects and benefits of the ANA and saying that the Victorian membership was 22,000. He then installed the several officers of the newly constituted Beech Forest branch. By August 1906 the Beech Forest branch membership was moving ahead with sixteen new members being proposed. Mr Fred Cookson was one of them, and he and the other new members were given their Certificates of Membership on the 14 November, 1906.Australian Natives Association, Certificate of Membership, certifying that Mr Fred Cookson of Beech Forest was elected a member of the Beech Forest Branch No.211 on the 14th day of November 1906. Signed by Arthur D. Freeman, President of the Association, and F.C. Wainwright, General Secretary.australian natives association; ana; beech forest;

A brief history of Forest Hill State School from its inception to 1968. Also includes some information on early Forest HillA brief history of Forest Hill State School from its inception to 1968.forest hill state school no. 4251, forest hill

Paper Wrap for Butterstawell

Pair of Butter Patsstawell

Keyring. Rectangular shaped brass with aqua/green enamelled background on front. Gold lettering with Commonwealth aircraft Factory logo in black and gold.Commonwealth Aircraft Factory 50th anniversary 1936-86commonwealth aircraft factory, cac, manufacturing, transport - aircraft

Mac's Shortbread Co dates its history back to a family bakery in Abbotsford opened in the 1860's producing bread for the goldfields. This eventually became McAlpine's Flour. This business was sold in 1960 and the family then purchased a cake shop, leading to building a biscuit factory. (This is thought to have been the Surrey Hills site). The company outgrew this and moved to Kerang. (Further research required.)This tin is material evidence of the small area of industrial activities that once existed in Surrey Hills.A cylindrical tin with a silvered interior and the outside finished in a white enamel paint, on which are a pattern with 3 butterflies with tartan wings. there is a small printed paper label1. Mac's / MAC'S SHORTBREAD CO. 1 NORFOLK ROAD, SURREY HILLS, VIC. AUST 3127. 836 0333 BUTTER SHORTBREAD INGREDIENTS WHEAT FLOUR, CHOICE BUTTER, SUGAR< EVAPORATED MILK, BAKING POWDER 300g NETbakeries, surrey hills, mac's shortbread, norfolk road

Prepared for the use of creameries, dairy students and pure food departments. Obtained by Tatura Butter Factory and used by them.Brown hard cover - gold print on spine. First edition inclues test notes and figures signed by V McKenzieEA Lockwood 1921books, technical, butter in australia, tatura butter factory