Newspaper item written by Joe Rollo of The Age, about the closure of the Ballarat system interviewing Mr James Leggo 82 and recording that Herb Knight drove the last tram.Yields information about the closure of the SEC operated tram system.Newspaper cutting from The Age 20/9/1971tramways, closure, ballarat, last tram, tram 40

Leather bound album with metal clasps filled with poems, some are hand written but most have been cut out of books or magazines. On the inside front cover are details of a wedding at the residence of Mr. James Smart, Castlemaine, between Mr. Lewellin and Eliza Beaumont, also article 'token of esteem' a poem written by William Pascoe to Mr. H. Lewis, loco foreman, Railway employee of Sandhurst on the occasion of his removal from Sandhurst to Ballarat. One article dated 1871.poetry, poetry, poems, james smart, castlemaine, rev, jesse carey, llewelyn, william lewellin, bridge, glamorgan, william beaumont, picola, sutton grange

A cream paper document being the 'Final Report' of the St. John's, Bendigo ''Progressive Stewardship'' Campaign. D.K.P. Miller, Campaign Director. Also included is the Annual Financial Requirement. Item part of Mr. Ken Hesse Collection donated by Mr. James Lerk.church, celebration, presbyterian church forest st bendigo, ken hesse collection, collection, bendigo, church, christianity, organisation, religion, report, st. john's bendigo, presbyterian church, history

BOROUGH OF CLUNES 1896, PHOTOGRAPH OF MR. S. COOPER TAKEN FROM A FRAMED COLLAGE OF PHOTOGRAPHS. LOCATION OF COLLAGE 06.03.1 SEPIA PHOTOGRAPH OF MR. SAMUEL JAMES COOPER - COUNCILLOR - AND MAYOR FROM AUGUST 1896 TO JULY 1897 .2.3.4 BLACK AND WHITE COPY OF THE ABOVE PRINTED ON PHOTOGRAPHIC PAPERS. COOPERlocal history, photography, photographs, councillors & officers

The Orbost Butter and Produce Co Ltd was registered on June 1st 1893. The site of the factory was purchased at a cost of five pounds from Mr James Cameron. (See In Times Gone By - Deborah Hall) The Orbost Butter and Produce Co. Ltd was registered on June 1st 1893 and was an important source of income to the Orbost district.A time sheet book. Some of the front pages have been torn off.The back page, p 100, has been filled in. Each page is printed with "ORBOST BUTTER & PRODUCE CO LTD." at the top with details of the employee, pay rates and hours worked to be hand-written.orbost-butter--produce-company

A Phillip Island Road Board was formed in 1871. It was absorbed by Phillip Island and Woolamai Shire in 1874.HistoricalFoolscap photocopy of handwritten minutes of the first annual meeting of the Roads Board, appointing Mr James Forster as Chairman. Also minutes of adjoined general meeting, held later the same day, appointing John Houston was Clerk and all meetings be held at Bauer's Hotel.First annual meeting held at Bauer's hotel on 15 November 1871at 12 o'clocklocal government, roads board, solomon west, james forster, john houston

Various newspaper articles relating to members of the congregation of St. John's, Forest Street, Bendigo. Items of interest are church attendance prizes, the death of Rev. D. A. Mackenzie suddenly at the manse and cricket scores. Part of Ken Hesse Collection donated by Mr. James Lerk.church, history, presbyterian church forest st bendigo, ken hesse collection, collection, newspaper items, rev. d .a. mackenzie, singing, choir, sport, cricket, history

The foundation stone of the present church was laid by the Hon James Balfour on 15 June 1875. Mr Charles Webb was the architect, the builder Mr James Bonham . The opening services were held of 2 December 1875.B&W matt photograph mounted on card of the interior of the Brighton Congregational Church hall c.1900. The image shows tables, chairs and flags arranged inside the hall.harvest festival, brighton congregational church hall

Around 1885 Mr James Nixon started a sawmill in the paddock below Mr Harry Cameron's dairy. It was in Snaggers Lane on the east side of the present highway. The photo is of James Nixon's sawmill with Percy Nixon in the centre foreground. Orbost has historically been based on the timber industry, but that industry has declined considerably over the last 20 years. The number of locals involved in the timber industry has declined and many of the mills have closed. This item reflects a time when that industry was a significant contributor to the economy of the district.A very yellowed photograph of five men, probably workers, at a mill site. The photograph is on a grey buff card.on front - "Nixon's Sawmill" on back - "Toby Nixon's Sawmill"timber-industry-orbost sawmill-nixon

A black and white pamphlet titled, 'Progressive Stewardship, 1963. Build for the Church of Tomorrow.' An added statement on the title page is 'The Church is People.' This programme provides guidelines for church stewards during the years 1963-1966. Item part of Mr. Ken Hesse Collection donated by Mr. James Lerk.church, celebration, presbyterian church forest st bendigo, ken hesse collection, collection, bendigo, church, christianity, religions, organisation

Used by Orbost Butter and Produce Factory. The Orbost Butter and Produce Co Ltd was registered on June 1st 1893. The site of the factory was purchased at a cost of five pounds from Mr James Cameron. (See In Times Gone By - Deborah Hall) The Orbost Butter and Produce Co. Ltd , registered on June 1st 1893, was an important source of income to the Orbost district. Two large ledgers. Both are hard backed with blue suede fabric covers and corners. Page edges are multi-coloured and end pages are marbled design. Entries are hand-written.791.1 - on spine - O.B. &P. Co. 791.2 - on spine - LEDGERledger-orbost-butter-factory dairy agriculture

A gray soft covered book titled, 'Presbyterian Church of Victoria Department of Stewardship and Promotion.' This is a teaching manual for those who are members of the Presbyterian Church of Victoria. 167 Collins Street, Melbourne. 23 pgs. C1960. Item part of Mr. Ken Hesse Collection donated by Mr. James Lerk.church, celebration, presbyterian church forest st bendigo, ken hesse collection, collection, religion, christianity, organisation, manual, handbook, stewardship

A small blue soft covered book titled, 'Centenary of St. John's Presbyterian Church Forest Street, Bendigo 1872-1972.' This is an historical record of the establishment and development of the Presbyterian Church in Bendigo. Bendigo, 1972. 24pgs. Item part of the Mr. Ken Hesse Collection donated by Mr. James Lerk.church, history, presbyterian church forest st bendigo, ken hesse collection, collection, bendigo, religions, christianity, organisation, history, st. john's church bendigo, presbyterian church

Long Gully Neighbourhood Centre Inc 24th Annual General Meeting Agenda Document. Monday 8th September 2008 at 6:30 pm. Donated by Mr James Lerk Guest Speaker For The Night George Ellis Local Historian Launch of 'Stories and History of Long Gully.' 12 pages.clubs and associations, history, long gully neighbourhood centre, http://lgnc.org.au/

Official opening of the Continental Cowes on 8 December 1923 by Sir James Barrett. Architect was Mr W J Jeffrey. Director was Mr A M Lonie.Printed cardboard, double sided document.. Continental Guest House official opening and menu. 8 December 1923Front cover signed N Soumprou. Autographs of those attending. Name of donor on item is incorrect. Donor is Ron Soumprou. This has been corrected in register.continental guest house,, elllen soumprou, phillip island, continental guest house, local history

Photo 1: Circa 1895: Pupils at East Bentleigh State School. Located close to Cnr. of Tucker and Centre Rds, East Bentleigh. Demolished c 1990. Pupil, Elizabeth Ann Jones, (Mrs Kennedy) B.1884- D 1979 is marked with a cross. The Jones and Kennedy families were early settlers in the Moorabbin Shire. Photo 2: Circa 1895: Pupils at East Bentleigh State School with a football. The very poor condition of these "restored" photographs indicates their great age, and deterioration that occurred prior to the Moorabbin Historical Society receiving them. Unfortunately, no further improvement is possible. The original photographs are held on file at the CM.H.S. Box Cottage Museum.2 x black and white Photographs. The photos are in poor condition and have been re stored. The first photo is a group of pupils, standing and sitting in a line having a class photo taken. Due to the deterioration of the photograph, some of the pupils are not clearly seen. The class is a mix of young boys and girls. The girl third from left, front is marked with a cross and named Ellzabeth Ann Jones 1884 - 1979, a relative of Mr James Jones and Mr John Herron, who became Mrs Kennedy. Second photograph is also a group photo of young male pupils from the East Bentleigh State School. Again it is a poor quality photo and some of the pupils are difficult to see. pupils, bentleigh state school, east bentleigh, moorabbin, football, 1895, jones james , jones. elizabeth ann, jones martha, kennedy john, herron john, market gardeners, pioneers, early settlers, moorabin, bentleigh, brighton, henry dendy's special survey 1841, state schools, australian rules football, students, teachers, education,

Churchill Island was discovered by Lieut. James Grant in 1801 and he planted the first wheat crop in Victoria there. The Cairn was erected to commemmorate this by the Victorian Farmer's Union. The Minister of Agriculture The Hon. G. L. Chandler CMG. MLC unveiled the Cairn on the 4th May of November 1968.Mrs J Jenner with grandson on left hand side of photograph and daughter Nancy on right hand side of photograph sitting on the Cairn which was erected by the Victorian Farmer's Union commemorating the first cultivation of wheat in Victoria by Mr James Grant in 1801 on Churchill Island. Plaque unveiled on 4/11/1968Hand written "Unveiling Plaque 4/11/68 / Back To"churchill island, cairn, victorian farmer's union, james grant, first wheat crops for victoria

The foundation stone of the present church was laid by the Hon James Balfour on 15 June 1875. Mr Charles Webb was the architect, the builder Mr James Bonham and the cost was L2826/17/- exclusive of fittings. The opening services were held of 2 December 1875.B&W matt photograph of the Brighton Congregational Church interior including the organ pipes, showing Harvest Festival displays and banner text: "Thou crownest the year with thy goodness". pipe organ, brighton congregational church, harvest festival, hon james balfour, charles webb, james bonham

The foundation stone of the present church was laid by the Hon James Balfour on 15 June 1875. Mr Charles Webb was the architect, the builder Mr James Bonham and the cost was L2826/17/- exclusive of fittings. The opening services were held of 2 December 1875.B&W matt photograph of the Brighton Congregational Church interior including the organ pipes, showing Harvest Festival displays and banner text: "Thou crownest the year with thy goodness". pipe organ, brighton congregational church, harvest festival, hon james balfour, charles webb, james botham

A newspaper article titled 'Winner of Church Choir Contest.' A photo of members of St.John's, Forest Street, Presbyterian Choir which gained first place in a contest raising money for the Methodist Babies' Home Appeal. Mr. A. Anderson was the conductor. Item part of Mr. Ken Hesse Collection donated by Mr. James Lerk.church, celebration, presbyterian church forest st bendigo, ken hesse collection, collection, newspaper, choir, singing, music, contest, competition

BHS CollectionBendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from Tuesday, February 24, 2004. in touch: on active service abroad is WW1 Anzac stretcher bearer Herbert John James, seated on right, with two unnamed mates. Mr. James was father of Bendigo resident Beryl Draper, who supplied this photograph. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

The foundation stone of the present church was laid by the Hon James Balfour on 15 June 1875. Mr Charles Webb was the architect, the builder Mr James Bonham and the cost was 2,826 pounds 17 shillings, exclusive of fittings. The opening services were held of 2 December 1875.B&W matt photograph mounted on grey card of the Brighton Congregational Church interior showing Harvest Festival displays and banner text: "Thou crownest the year with thy goodness". brighton congregational church, harvest festival, hon james balfour, charles webb, james bonham

A gray and blue soft covered programme of a 'Dedication Service' at St. John's, Forest Street, Bendigo. Saturday, 8th September, 1951.The Order of Service is in the programme and this is followed by two pages titled 'Narrative of Proceedings.' Cambridge Press, Bendigo.1951. Item part of Mr. Ken Hesse Collection donated by Mr. James Lerk.church, celebration, presbyterian church forest st bendigo, ken hesse collection, collection, bendigo, history, religions, christianity, st. john's bendigo, presbyterian church, programme, program, church service

Lecture on the Ayrshire Poet - Wm. Pearce Richards: small booklet re lecture delivered before the Adelaide Literary Society 25/1/1886. 19 pages on Robert Burns. Printer: James Vernon, Stationer 229 Elizabeth St. Inscription Mr James Henry Curnow, with kind regards of the writer 21st Sept 1893.person, individual, curnow collection

A green paper document titled 'Historical Record 1873 to 1945. St. John's Presbyterian Church Forest Street, Bendigo. Historical Record 1873 to 1956. 72nd Anniversary Sunday, May 6th, 1945. A three page outline of the history of the Church. 1945. Part of the Mr. Ken Hesse Collection donated by Mr. James Lerk. schurch, history, presbyterian church forest st bendigo, ken hesse collection, collection, bendigo, history, religions, christianity, anniversary, st. john's bendigo, presbyterian church

These roof nails are from the Orbost Butter Factory which was on the corner of Lochiel and Browning Streets, Orbost. The Orbost Butter and Produce Co Ltd was registered on June 1st 1893. The site of the factory was purchased at a cost of five pounds from Mr James Cameron. (See In Times Gone By - Deborah Hall)The Orbost Butter and Produce Co. Ltd was registered on June 1st 1893 and was an important source of income to the Orbost district.Two lead headed roof nails from the Orbost Butter Factory roof. They are painted red on top.nails metal orbost-butter-factory cameron-james

2 copies of a white booklet titled, 'Bendigo's Riches.' This is a reprint of a series of articles printed in 'The Argus' on the potential wealth of the water supply, soil, and sunshine of the Bendigo district. Published Melbourne, Wilson and Mackinnon, Printers, Collins St. Melbourne. 15 pgs. ph. 1909. Item part of the Mr. Ken Hesse collection donated by Mr. James Lerk.rural industry, agriculture - cultivation, bendigo, ken hesse collection, collection, bendigo, the argus, bendigo resources, resources, agriculture, farming, mining

Testimonial dinner given by the Citizens of Ringwood under the auspices of the Ringwood Jaycees. They convened a public testimonial dinner recognising the public service rendered by Mr James W. Manson who held the seat of Ringwood in the Victorian State Parliament from 1958 until 1973. Held at Dorset Gardens Hotel, Croydon.Menu and programme for a Testimonial Dinner. Cream coloured folded light cardboard with blue printing. For Manson, James W.WEG (William Ernest Green) drew a caricature of Jim Manson in the programme.