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Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, William George Pyke
Linton man William George Pyke served overseas with the AIF during World War I, and was repatriated to Australia, but died suddenly shortly after his return. As reported in the Ballarat Star, 29 July 1919: "Quite a gloom was cast over the township when it became known that Cpl. Wm. G. Pyke, a recently returned soldier, had dropped dead while at work on Saturday morning. The deceased soldier was working on the Recreation Reserve with a party of other returned men, effecting improvements under the Repatriation grant, supervised by the local council." Copy of original photograph showing head and shoulders of a man with a mustache, in uniform jacket and hat. Original photograph was an oval photo with a brown card mount."This is William George Pyke, LDHS, 10/9/2017"william george pyke, aif, wwi, linton cemetery sec. 11 grave 639. age 38 years. -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - Photo of Original Photograph, Elizabeth Emma King, nee Hutchinson, of Durham Lead, 1870-80
historic, social, familyB/W photo Elizabeth Emma King, nee Hutchinson, of Durham Lead, born 1850, photographed 1870-80durham lead, king family -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - Colour photo, Victoria Police Highland Pipe Band, Buninyong Gold King Festival, 1981, in gardens near Rotunda, Victoria Police Pipe Band, Buninyong Gold King Festival, 1981
EventsColour photo, Victoria Police Highland Pipe Band, Buninyong Gold King Festival, 1981, in gardens near Rotunda.victoria police pipe band, gold king festival, buninyong gardens -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Black and White Photograph, Surgeon George Bass
One of a collection of photographs donated by Mr J. W. Gliddon and used in his book "Phillip Island in Picture and Story"Photograph of Surgeon George Bass who came ashore on Phillip Island on the morning of January 5th 1798At seven o'clock on the morning of January 5th 1798 the famous British navigator Surgeon George Bass stepped ashore on Phillip Island and became the first known white man ever to do so. He had sailed from Sydney in an open whaleboat with six able seamen. Of this voyage by Bass, Matthew Flinders said, "It had probably no equal in the annals of maritime history." -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, George Leslie Rayment in AIF uniform
George (1895-1976) lived in Middlesex Road, Surrey Hills. He was a clerk and aged 20 when he enlisted on 16 November 1914. He was the son of James Rayment Jnr and his wife Harriet Frances (nee Ratten). He was assigned to 3rd Light Horse Brigade, Headquarters and embarked on TRANSPORT A16 Star Of Victoria on 25 February 1915. He returned to Australia 22 March 1917. His brother James A Rayment also enlisted and was assigned to the 5th Field Company Engineers. Both are listed on The Shrine in the Surrey Gardens. One of his daughters was Dr Dulcie Rayment, obstetrician & gynaecologist.A digital copy of a formal photo of George Leslie (Les) Rayment in AIF uniform; no hat.world war 1, george leslie rayment, les rayment, shrine surrey gardens -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Savony Melbourne, George Leslie Rayment in civilian dress
George (1895-1976) lived in Middlesex Road, Surrey Hills. He was a clerk and aged 20 when he enlisted on 16 November 1914. He was the son of James Rayment Jnr and his wife Harriet Frances (nee Ratten). He was assigned to 3rd Light Horse Brigade, Headquarters and embarked on TRANSPORT A16 Star Of Victoria on 25 February 1915. He returned to Australia 22 March 1917. His brother James A Rayment also enlisted and was assigned to the 5th Field Company Engineers. Both are listed on The Shrine in the Surrey Gardens. One of his daughters was Dr Dulcie Rayment, obstetrician & gynaecologist.A digital copy of a formal photo of George Leslie (Les) Rayment in AIF uniform; no hat.world war 1, george leslie rayment, les rayment, shrine surrey gardens -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book - Book - Shakespeare's play, WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE, King Henry V, c. 1917
Book of William Shakespeare's play 'King Henry V',, the Junior School Shakespeare. Red cloth limp covers, black print. -
Dookie Historical Society
Book, Untitled, King James Bible, pre 1875
This Bible was presented to Jane Richards, of Myrniong, by a cousin in 1875.She later married William Martin, father of Eliza Ford of "Hazeldeane" Mt. Major. This bible became the property of Eliza Ford, who was a longtime member of the Dookie district.Brown leather bound embossed King James Bible. First and second book and Gilded pages Part brass clasp missingHand written inscriptions, first in ink, second in biro. First inscription: "Presented to/ Jane Richards by her Cousin W.H.O./ 13th. Nov 7`11 1875" Second inscription: "E.E.Ford/ "Hazeldean"/ Dookie.religion, bible, jane richards, william martin, eliza ford, mt major, dookie, king james, 1875 -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - Original Photograph, Re-enactment of crowning of SeSoza as Gold King, Buninyong Festival 1991, 9 Nov. 1991
historic re-enactmentColour photograph, Re-enactment of crowning of SeSoza as Gold King, Buninyong Festival 1991, Reg Carter (standing) as Mine Managerbuninyong, se soza, festival, gold king -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - Colour photo, intersection Warrenheip and Learmonth Rds. during Gold King Festival, 1981, Intersection Warrenheip and Learmonth Rds. Buninyong, Gold King Festival, 1981
Events, buildingsColour photo, Intersection Warrenheip and Learmonth Rds. Buninyong, Gold King Festival, 1981, showing garden beds in traffic islandsgold king festival, corner warrenheip and learmonth -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph - A.I.F, Soldier George E Carter in Uniform -- Stiudio Portrait
Soldier in Uniform George E Carter 28th Battalion Ascot Camp Belmont W.A. POST CARD to Ruth from Rolleston England. Yours truly, George E Carter W.A. 17th Reinforcements 28th Battn. Belmontsstawell ww1 -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, WIKOFF, Henry et al, Biographical sketches of Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, first President of France, including a visit to the Prince at the Castle of Ham / by Henry Wikoff ; to which is added, A brief account of the French Revolution of 1848, and an appendix containing poetical and prose writings of Louis Napoleon / by George Grant, 1849?
Book from the Cleeland Bequest - a comprehensive collection of books relating to the History of England, Civil & Military, Religious, Intellectual & Social. Cleeland Bequest. Inscribed: Mrs D..... Richmond .. Sept 16/69 ...... ........napoleon iii, emperor of the french, cleeland bequest -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, HUME & SMOLLETT, history of England : from the invasion of Julius Caesar to the end of the reign of George II, 1854-1855
Labelled 'Cowes Free Public Library', 'Phillip Island Historical Society, Cleeland Bequest'. -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, HERBERT, George, Poetical works of George Herbert with memoir by J. Nichol ; ed. Charles Cowden Clarke, 1865
Labelled 'Phillip Island Historical Society, Cleeland Bequest'. -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, ELIOT, George, works of George Eliot : Daniel Deronda, v. 2, bks. 3-6
Labelled: Cowes Free Public Library. Labelled: Phillip Island Historical Society, Cleeland Bequest. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, Reid, Sir George Houstoun, My Reminiscences Sir George Reid, 1917
Ex - Portland Free Library Museum and Literary Institute, purchased 1/6/1917.Dark green cloth-covered board covers and spine. Black text and graphics on front cover. 16 photogravure plates.Front: Portland Free Library Museum and Literary Institute....purchased 1.6.17 (inside front cover, label) Back: (no inscriptions) -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Changi Photographer : George Aspinall's Record of Captivity, 1984
George Aspinalls photography hobby during captivity has resulted in a unique visual diary.Index, ill, p.141.non-fictionGeorge Aspinalls photography hobby during captivity has resulted in a unique visual diary.world war 1939 – 1945 - prisons and prisoners – japanese, changi prison -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, George Bernard Shaw, The Complete Plays of George Bernard Shaw, 1957
Hardcover, No Dust JacketTwo flower clippings pressed inside between sheets of baking paperwalsh st library -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Ian D Clark, The papers of George Augustus Robinson, Chief Protector, Port Phillip Aboriginal Protectorate : volume one : Chief Protector?s Office Journal 1839-1850, 2000
Notes made mainly by the clerks of the Protector?s office. Includes lists of the Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people living in the area at the time. -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Letter, George Leutchees, George Leutchees to Robin Boyd, 17.06.1971
Congratulation note to Robin Boyd for Commander of British Empire honour. -
Federation University Art Collection
Drawing - Artwork, 'Luigi' by George Lambert, 1954
This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 2000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Framed drawing of a man.art, artwork, drawing, available -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, George Bell and Sons, Life of George Washington v.1, 1901
A biography of George Washingtonp.436.non-fictionA biography of George Washingtongeorge washington 1732-1799, presidents - united states - biography -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, George Bell and Sons, Life of George Washington v.2, 1901
A biography of George Washingtonp.471.non-fictionA biography of George Washingtongeorge washington 1732-1799, presidents - united states - biography -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, George Bell and Sons, Life of George Washington v.3, 1901
A biography of George Washingtonp.395.non-fictionA biography of George Washingtongeorge washington 1732-1799, presidents - united states - biography -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, George Bell and Sons, Life of George Washington v.4, 1901
A biography of George WashingtonIndex, p.401.non-fictionA biography of George Washingtongeorge washington 1732-1799, presidents - united states - biography -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Vaizey, Mrs George de Horne, Cynthia Charrington by Mrs. George de Horne Vaizey (aka Jessie Bell, Jessie Mansergh), 1911
Hardcover book with a black fabric cover and brown leather spine. 344 pages. fictionfiction -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Sims, George R, Biographs of Babylon by George R. Sims, 1902
A collection of stories.Hardcover book with a grey cover. A colour image of three men and a woman along the bank of a river on cover. 240 pages.fictionA collection of stories.george r. sims, fiction -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, Wilson, George, The Flying Doctor Story by George Wilson, 1993
The authorised history of the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australiareligion, aircraft -
Melbourne Legacy
Article, Legatee George W Blackwood, President 1975
A cutting from from a Melbourne Legacy President's report showing a photo of Legatee George Blackwood (President of Melbourne Legacy in 1975). It was collected to be a record of a photo of past presidents. In World War 2 Legatee Blackwood served in the AIF in the Middle East, New Guinea and Borneo in the Corps of the Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers and was awarded an OBE for services whilst commanding the 2/1 Army Field Workshop with the 9th Australian Division in the Alamein Campaign. He achieved the rank of Colonel. He joined Legacy in 1964 on the nomination of Legatees John Summerton and AN Fraser. The article was part of an album of past presidents from 1965 to 1989. The folder included biographical details and obituaries, eulogies and death notices of prominent Legatees. The items have been catalogued separately.A record of Legatee George Blackwood a past president of Legacy. The information was collected to record the lives of prominent legatees in a folder.Article with a black and white photo of Legatee George W Blackwood - President 1975past presidents, george blackwood -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Digital Photograph, Marguerite Marshall, Former office of Alistair Knox, King Street, Eltham, 16 January 2006
Situated in King Street, Eltham, Alistair Knox built his home and office in 1962-1963 with mud-bricks made from the local soil and recycled materials blending the house with bush around it. Knox popularised the Eltham earth building movement, begun by Montsalvat founder, Justus Jorgensen. Alistair Knox (1912-1986) was also an Eltham Shire Councillor 1971-1975 and Shire President in 1975. He established the inaugural Eltham Community Festival in 1975. Covered under Heritage Overlay, Nillumbik Planning Scheme. Published: Nillumbik Now and Then / Marguerite Marshall 2008; photographs Alan King with Marguerite Marshall.; p145This collection of almost 130 photos about places and people within the Shire of Nillumbik, an urban and rural municipality in Melbourne's north, contributes to an understanding of the history of the Shire. Published in 2008 immediately prior to the Black Saturday bushfires of February 7, 2009, it documents sites that were impacted, and in some cases destroyed by the fires. It includes photographs taken especially for the publication, creating a unique time capsule representing the Shire in the early 21st century. It remains the most recent comprehenesive publication devoted to the Shire's history connecting local residents to the past. nillumbik now and then (marshall-king) collection, alistair and margot knox house, alistair knox design, mudbrick construction, eltham, king street