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Wangaratta Urban Fire Brigade
framed certificate
framed certificate showing that the Wangaratta Fire Brigade participated at the Centenary of Ballarat Demonstration in 1983. There is a short and fairly long rectangle plaque at the very top (inside the frame) listing the names of the participating team members. P. GRAHAM (COACH), T.PHILP, W.THORN, E.LAWN N.JENSEN, T.WISE, P.GRAHAM, L.COLBERTALDOframed certificate showing that the Wangaratta Fire Brigade participated at the Centenary of Ballarat Demonstration in 1983. There is a short and fairly long rectangle plaque at the very top (inside the frame) listing the names of the participating team members.There is a short and fairly long rectangle plaque at the very top (inside the frame) listing the names of the participating team members. --TEAM-- P. GRAHAM (COACH), T.PHILP, W.THORN, E.LAWN N.JENSEN, T.WISE, P.GRAHAM, L.COLBERTALDOballaratt, 1983, running team, p. graham (coach), t.philp, w.thorn, e.lawn, n.jensen, t.wise, p.graham, l.colbertaldo -
Port of Echuca
Colour Photograph, 1978
P. S. PEVENSEY: Dimensions: 111ft 5 ins X 23 ft X 6ft 8 ins. Tonnage:130 tons Built: 1910 at Moama, N. S. W. References : Book: Murray river Paddle Steamers by D. Wardle Permewan , Wright & Co. : pp. 72, 129, 157 The P. S. PEVENSEY holds historical and social significance for the Port of Echuca, being the cornerstone of their paddlesteamer fleet. The PEVENSEY was renamed for the TV series All the Rivers Run, to P. S. Philadelphia , playing a staring role in the program, which has resulted in the PEVENSEY becoming a tourist attraction and has increased tourism to the Port of Echuca. The PEVENSEY was originally designed for use on the Murrumbidgee river, named after Pevensey station on that river. It was then owned by Permewan Wright & co operating out of Echuca for many years. She returned to Echuca in 1975 to begin another life as part of the Port of Echuca tourism operation.Colour photograph of the P. S. Pevensey, taken from the water, looking at the rear of the boat. There are people (all in red jackets with a logo on the back-Port of Echuca workers?), some on the bow and 2 on the stern of the boat as it steams along the river. In front of the PEVENSEY is a small row boat with a group of people in it.On the front:PEVENSEY on the back of the boat. Printed on reverse: This paper manufactured by Kodak: Print made by Kodak: KODAK: OCT.78-Mriverboats, p.s.pevensey, echuca, port of, paddle steamers, echuca wharf -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Peter Cuffley, Family History comes to Life by Peter Cuffley, 2003
Methods of researching family history. Case studies of Eltham families.x, 197 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. (some col.), ports. ; 28 cm. Includes index. Bibliography p.182-185.ISBN 073445634 Eltham District Historical Society from Peter + Diana Basset-Smith 1/4/07family history research, sweeney family eltham, smale family, cuffley family eltham, eltham families -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Victoria Park Precinct, City of Ballarat, Victorian Heritage Database place details -19/9/2017, 19/9/2017
Victoria Park is associated with gold mining in the 1860's, military manoevres in the late 19th century; as an army base during World War 2 and a recreation area.Victoria Park is a "landmark cultural landscape" in the city of Ballarat. This parkland established 1890-1910, was modelled on English country estates and London Parks. It demonstrates the civic pride of Ballarat citizens and is an important parkland for the local community. There is a collection of exotic and early planted native trees and areas of native grasslands.6 pages of print. p.1. is a front page with a map and Victoria Park marked in purple with a bibliography on p.4 and footnotes on p.6.None.john garner, victoria park, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, heritage overlay, gold mining, parkland, late nineteenth century, native grasslands, exotic and native trees, royal park, mullock heap, mount holled-smith, arbor day, messrs clegg&nicholls, william guilfoyle, w.o.allen, significant tree register, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, Bernice McLeod - article "Raking Memory's Coals", 1984
The photo appears in an article titled "Raking memory's coals", about a visit by Roger Mitchell to Exmouth in 1983, where UC National Mission is at work on the frontier in the West. "In the car and over a meal we meet National Mission's community worker Bernice McLeod, self-effacing to the point of frustration, shrugging off a role in the oddly-mixed US base town which some say makes her saintly; others a pillar of the community."Bernice McLeod is shown playing with a small child.C&N 13/6/84 p. 3, p. 19.mcleod, bernice, exmouth, uc national mission -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white prints, Information Branch Victorian Department of Agriculture, Plant Research Laboratory, 1928
Appears as an illustration in, "Green Grows Our Garden," A.P. Winzenried p 59.Black and white photograph. Plant Research Laboratory. 3 copies. Also known as Plant Research Institute. In the background on the left, the Pavilion and on the right, the egg-laying competition poultry pens.(A) on reverse, "Plant Research Laboratory Nov 1928. Completed Dec 1928. Occupied January 1929. AW. Jessep." Appears as an illustration in, "Green Grows Our Garden," A.P. Winzenried p 59. (B) and (C) Smaller copies, on reverse, "Photograph by Information Branch Victorian Dept of Agriculture Ref. No. 1981 (889-10)." At the time there were a few specimens of eucalyptus camaldulensis between this building and Swan Street, otherwise it was bare ground and was known to students as Siberia.plant research laboratory, aw. jessep, green grows our garden, a.p. winzenried, plant research institute, siberia, eucalyptus camaldulensis, pavilion, poultry pens -
Melbourne Legacy
Book, Eric P Blashki, History of Sydney Legacy. Vol 4 July 1956 to July 1966, 1971
Cardboard cover on stapled pages edition of Blaskhi's account of Sydney Legacy published in 1971.non-fictionhistory, sydney legacy, eric blashki -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Keith Kings, Geelong 28 on depot fan, 21/08/1955
Photograph of SEC Geelong, No 28 on the depot fan, 21/8/1955. Tram showing the destination of "City". Has depot buildings and power station walls in the background. See item 8879 for a colour version. Keith Kings No. P(e)(4)Black and White photograph contained with Reg. Item 1902 - Photo Album from Keith Kings to Les Denmead 1970. Stamp in top left hand corner and handwritten number with "K.S. Kings No. P(e)(4) Copyright reserved". In blue ink "Geelong / No. 28 / Ex-Melbourne car, as altered for "one-man" operation / Depot / 21/8/55".trams, tramways, geelong, depot, tram 28 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Article, Journal, Phillip E. Brotchie, Women in Australia - a case of historical inequity, by Phillip E. Brotchie, 1991
Brief account of the slow progress of Australian women towards equality with men to 1960s.2 p. from Ancestor, Winter and Spring 1991, p. 12-13women in australia, gender equality, ancestor (magazine) -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping (copy), Greensborough. Memorial to Laurie Roy, 26/04/1935
Laurie Roy, aged 19, was killed while riding in the Australian amateur one mile track cycling championship in February 1932. A memorial to him was erected in Greensborough Cemetery by the Victorian Amateur Cyclists' Union. Other local news is included - a car accident, Easter services, personal news and an obituary for Henry Francis Paterson.1 p. copy of p.2 of Advertiser (Hurstbridge) 26 April 1935roy family, greensborough, laurie roy -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document and pamphlet, Not bad for an old'en; a tribute to Hazel Amos, 26/04/2018
Not bad for an old'en; a tribute to Hazel Amos, by Bryan Henderson; with Order of Service for her funeral, April 2018. Hazel Amos (24 November 1919 - 17 April 2018) lived in Doris Street Greensborough from 1950 until her death and was a member of the Living Faith Church Greensborough, Diamond Valley Probus Club and worker at the Brotherhood of St Laurence Opportunity Shops.2 p. document with colour photograph; with 4 p. pamphlet with colour photographhazel amos, amos family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Certificate of Title, Office of Titles (Victoria), Grimshaw Street Watsonia, 23/12/1958
Issued to L. & C. Estates Pty Ltd for Lot 6 PS No. 43356 Parish of Keelbundora, 23 December 1958 (320 Grimshaw Street Watsonia?)Photocopy of Certificate of Title, 2 p. and 3 p. black and white text. Certificate of Title Vol. 8234 Fol. 896certificate of title, grimshaw street watsonia -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book, Adams, Charlotte, Edgar Clifton : or right and wrong : a story of school life, 1895
400 p. : Frontispiece illustration: 'For a moment it rested on the margin of the stream. - P. 129'fictionchildren's fiction -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Book - Family history, William Gordon Volum, The Volum Family, 1992
An account of the Volum family, largely Peterhead in Scotland, where they were involved with whaling, but also in Geelong Australia, Ceylon, England and Peru. It has fourteen appendices on a variety of topics plus forty-one illustrations.Navy blue cover with gilded title. viii, 216 p., [30] p. of plates : ill., 2 maps, ports. Bibliography: p. 208-210.non-fictionAn account of the Volum family, largely Peterhead in Scotland, where they were involved with whaling, but also in Geelong Australia, Ceylon, England and Peru. It has fourteen appendices on a variety of topics plus forty-one illustrations.volum collection, geelong, peterhead, scotland, captain, seafaring, whaling, brewery, paper mill, mission to seafarers -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Plans for Fencing the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, 2002, Problems With Vandalism and Theft, March, 2003
Fencing of Ballarat Botanical Gardens, because of problems with vandalism and theft. The reasons for the fencing of the Botanical Gardens are stated along with the aim to have the fencing appropriate to the style of the Gardens.2 pages. p.2 has plans on both sides of the page. Wendouree Parade fencing, p.2 and Proposed Fencing Scheme, p.3.The three pages have the Begonia logo in black and white with Ballarat Botanical Gardens superimposed and by Lake Wendouree below in smaller print.john garner collection, garner, dr, fence, vandalism, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens, theft, proposed fencing scheme, wendouree parade fencing, elevation detail, adam parrott, ballarat city council, local law no.6, south gardens boundary, lych gates, elevation detail. -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Lord Lytton (Edward George Earle Lytton Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton), Eugene Aram : a tale [novel] ; includes 'Eugene Aram : a tragedy' [fragment of a drama], First published 1831? This reprint of a later edition, probably reissued in 1890s
A tale of events that led to the execution of Eugene Aram in 1759.320 p. (Eugene Aram - A tale p. 1; Eugene Aram - A tragedy p. 307-320). Bound in calico which is printed with product advertisements.fictionA tale of events that led to the execution of Eugene Aram in 1759.lord lytton, fiction, eugene aram, t. craig [bookbinder] -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, joan lindsay, Time without clocks by Joan Lindsay, 1994
213 p.non-fictionjoan lindsay, daryl lindsay, mulberry hill -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book - Recipe Book, Southdown Press, My daily dinner cookery book: the work of a practical housewife, 1950s
Recipes including weekly menus for Summer and Winter,96 p.recipe books -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Jonathan Swift, Gulliver's travels
182 p.fictionst katherine's church st helena, dawn petts -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, St Kelvern's launches out, 1962
188 p.fictionst katherine's church st helena, dawn petts -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Dorothy M. Catts, Those golden years, 1955
The tale of a journey to Australia and life in gold rush Victoria. There is a good account of arrival in Melbourne in the 1850s.240 p.fictionThe tale of a journey to Australia and life in gold rush Victoria. There is a good account of arrival in Melbourne in the 1850s.gold discoveries victoria, gold rush -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, C. J. Lloyd et al, Out of the wilderness: the return of Labor, 1974_
A study of the Labor government in Australia from December 1972 to May 1974447 p.australia - politics and government, australian labor party -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Hugh Vemy, The Politics of Australian democracy: fundamentals in dispute 2nd ed, 1978_
An historical discussion of Australian democracy.709 p.australia - politics and government, democracy -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper, Elliott Provincial newspapers Pty Ltd, Diamond Valley Mirror May 4, 1965, 04/05/1965
Contains article "Valley plan goes to Council", discussing the development of the Plenty Valley, north of Greensborough.Early plan submitted to Diamond Valley Council in 19658 p.greensborough -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Melbourne Citymission, Going Forward in Faith: a history of Melbourne Citymission by Catherine Waterhouse, 1999
A history of Melbourne City Mission, and the people who have worked in it, from its foundation in 1854 as a Christian organisation to assist the poor of Melbourne's slum areas. Index, pictures. Melbourne City Mission were a one time operator of the former Eltham Judge Book Village.230 p.ISBN 0958653208melbourne city mission, missionaries -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, City of Doncaster and Templestowe, History of Doncaster & Templestowe by Graham Keogh, 1975
History of the City of Doncaster and Templestowe, beginning with first settlers on Bulleen and Templestowe rivers, including gold seekers, general development 1900-1945, expansion, road problem, disaster of 1962, traffic problems, Warrandyte State Park, historical research. photos index466 p.ISBN 0959948716doncaster, templestowe, bulleen, warrandyte -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Henri Barbusse, Under fire, 2003
Under Fire follows the fortune of a French battalion during the First World War. For this group of ordinary men, thrown together from all over France and longing for home, war is simply a matter of survival, and the arrival of their rations, a glimpse of a pretty girl or a brief reprieve in hospital is all they can hope for.p.318fictionUnder Fire follows the fortune of a French battalion during the First World War. For this group of ordinary men, thrown together from all over France and longing for home, war is simply a matter of survival, and the arrival of their rations, a glimpse of a pretty girl or a brief reprieve in hospital is all they can hope for.world war 1914-1918 - campaigns - france - fiction, war stories -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Ryoko Adachi et al, Shadows of war, 2005
Australian veterans of the Second World War who fought against the Japanese share their feelings about the war in the sixtieth anniversary of its close.p.247.non-fictionAustralian veterans of the Second World War who fought against the Japanese share their feelings about the war in the sixtieth anniversary of its close.world war 1939-1945 - prisoners of war - japan, world war 1939-1945 - veterans - attitudes -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Angus and Robertson, We were the rats, 1945
Lawson Glassop a survivor of Tobruk, reveals the personal anguish, the fear and bravery - the humaneness - of the Australian soldiers who took part in the siege, as they strove to maintain dignity amid chaos. Above all, he captures their spirit of grim determination as they fought against great odds and in bloody battles.p.275.non-fictionLawson Glassop a survivor of Tobruk, reveals the personal anguish, the fear and bravery - the humaneness - of the Australian soldiers who took part in the siege, as they strove to maintain dignity amid chaos. Above all, he captures their spirit of grim determination as they fought against great odds and in bloody battles.world war 1939 – 1945 – campaigns – north africa, siege of tobruk -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Geoffrey Hamlyn-Harris, Through mud and blood to victory, 1993
An abbreviated account of the Kokoda campaign during World War Twop.100.non-fictionAn abbreviated account of the Kokoda campaign during World War Twoworld war 1939 – 1945 – campaigns – kokoda, kokoda track - papua new guinea