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Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Hawkins Richard, Geophysical survey at the New Works artificial entrance Lakes Entrance East Gippsland Victoria, 1984
Survey and comprehensive boating guide to the creeks and harbours and waterways of the Gippsland Lakes Victoria at December 1984 contains maps, charts giving depth. Brief history of the region.waterways, boats and boating -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Programme: Rural Fire Brigades Annual Championships, 1983
Donald Clark Collection.A small programme booklet for the Region 19 Rural Fire Brigades Annual Championships held in Dunolly on 6 March, 1983. Several Tarnagulla residents listed as officials. -
Tarnagulla History Archive
News clipping: Our Loddon Valley Aborigines - The Jajowrongs, Our Loddon Valley Aborigines - The Jajowrongs, June 23, 1981
Murray Comrie Collection. A double page article from The Advertiser (Maryborough) newspaper of June 23, 1981 with article about the Indigenous traditional owners of the region, the Djadjawurung and sites of cultural significance . central victoria, dja dja wurrung, djadjawurrung, indigenous australians, indigenous history, traditional owners, names, naming, maryborough area, bet bet creek, birthing tree talbot, rock wells -
Camberwell Historical Society
Booklet (Item), Anglicare Victoria, Anglicare Victoria: A New Name . . . But an Old Friend, 1996-1997
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Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Alison Goding, This Bold Venture the story of Lake Tyers House Place and People, 1990
The story of Lake Tyers House, situated on Lake Tyers, Victoria, and the people associated with this early tourism venture. The settlement and development of the region is also dealt with and photographs are included.guesthouses, waterways, land settlement -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, Beginnngs, 2011
"A map on the wall of his parent's shop in country Victoria is what got Frank Hutchinson interested in the geography and early settlement of Victoria. He later moved to Ballarat where he spent most of his working life. Whilst there his interest in the early explorers continued until about ten years ago he began to compile the listing which developed into the present publication." (ref.Port Phillip Pioneers Group) When he commenced the research and writing of Beginnings, it was not intended for publication. It was a project of personal interest. A soft covered 122 pp book title Beginnings a brief account of the first Europeans to explore or settle in Victoria. On the glossy front cover is a rough map of Port Phillip Bay. Print is black. a chronological list of the earliest visits to Victoria and attempts to settle. The book contains: brief notes on the exploration and earliest settlement of the state, region by region and a summary of the early Murray River paddle steamer industry.hutchinson-frank history-victoria prahran-mechanics-institute -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Medallion, Trophy Environmental achievement, 2000
This is a medallion awarded in 2000 by Powercor Warrnambool to Elmac Hydroponics. Powercor Australia, founded in 1994, is an electrical distribution company operating in the Western District of Victoria and the western suburbs of Melbourne. Powercor Warrnambool, like other Powercor organizations, is involved in giving Business Excellence Awards annually to businesses in its area of supply. In 2014 there were 15 awards for Business Excellence. Elmac Hydroponics was a business growing and supplying organically-produced tomatoes from 1997 to 2004. It was situated at Mount Pleasant, Princes Highway, Allansford, Victoria. The business was operated by Graeme and Barbara McLeod and Keith and Leonie Ellerton. Hydroponics is a system of growing plants without soil, using a nutrient solution. Elmac Hydroponics had a 2,000 square metre greenhouse with 10,000 growing points. This is a significant medallion, showing the award given to a small business in the Warrnambool area and indicating its achievements in the environmental area. Elmac was an industry leader in in implementing an ‘Autopot’ hydroponic system which is aimed at reducing nutrient and waste water to zero. Elmac was also a finalist in the Ericsson 2002 Innovation Awards.This is a gilt metal medallion, oval-shaped, with an ornamental edging and a shield-shaped design on one side and a circular design on the other. The top has two metal rings for attachment to a chain or wall hook. On one side: ‘Environmental Achievement, Elmac Hydroponics’ On obverse side: ‘Powercor Warrnambool Region Business Achievement Awards, 2000’ elmac hydroponics, powercor business awards, warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Artefact, Alka, Dish, Mid 20th century
This souvenir dish has been made by the German firm of Alka. The name comes from the surnames of the two proprietors, Alboth and Kaiser. This type of dish was made between 1938 and 1958. Tourism has been an important industry in the Warrnambool area for over 100 years and souvenir dishes of this kind were a popular buy by the visiting tourists. The dish features a scene from the Hopkins River, a fishing and recreational area in Warrnambool since the early days of European settlement. Souvenir dishes such as this one can be sometimes found in local second hand and opportunity shops. This dish is of interest as an example of the high-quality souvenirs bought by local tourists in the Warrnambool area in the mid 20th century.This is a china dish made in a rounded-edged triangular shape. The rim is gilt-edged. In the centre of the dish is a coloured sketch/photograph of the Hopkins River in Warrnambool (Clifton Banks region). ‘Warrnambool Hopkins River’ ‘Alka Bavaria Germany’ tourism in warrnambool, hopkins river, warrnambool, history of warrnambool -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - VERN ROBSON COLLECTION: TRANSITIONAL ISSUES RELATING TO THE FORMULATION OF A SUPER COUNCIL
18 page document: a discussion paper about the transitional issues relating to the formation of a super council for the Bendigo sub-region. Document marked 'confidential' on bottom of front page.bendigo, council, city of greater bendigo -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - HAMILTON COLLECTION: NEWSPAPER REVIEWS, Early 1900s
Document. Six sheets of green paper with reviews from newspapers, handwritten beneath the names of local newspapers (Bendigo Region) and towns. Reviews are of the performances of Alex J. Hamilton.performing arts, elocution, newspaper reviews -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, North East Regional Tourist Authority, North East Victoria, 1980
A brief record of the region from the Murray River in the north to the Dargo High Plains in the south, from Yarrawonga and Wangaratta in the west to the Indi River in the east. Illustrated with coloured photographs.tourism, mines and mining, settlers, water supply -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Poster - Mt Beauty Discovery Centre Precinct Plan
The current (2015) Mt Beauty Tourist Centre site was to be upgraded into a 'Sports Tourism Cluster' with funding from the Government and the Alpine Shire with 'In Kind' assistance from Falls Creek Resort management Board, Parks Victoria and the Local Community & Tourism Industry. This project didn't go ahead.The Mt Beauty town was handed over to the Alpine Shire in the 1960's after completion of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. Plans for up dating facilities are on-going but are rarely completed. This poster is an example of this.Very large laminated poster depicting 6 points for the Alpine Region Sports Tourism Cluster. Each point has a coloured border and background to black writing. There are 3 maps.mt beauty. tourism. discovery centre. sports cluster. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: SMILE
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from February 2001. Smile: Inglewood Higher Elementary School, 1933. Many of these people still live in the Bendigo region. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Australian Aboriginal words : Aboriginal-English, English-Aboriginal, 1955
A short book of definitions of Aboriginal words drawn from across Australia - includes state of origin of words and sometimes region within a state. Aboriginal-English and English-Aboriginal sections.word listsdictionaries, glossaries -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Australian Aboriginal words : Aboriginal-English, English-Aboriginal, 1955
A short book of definitions of Aboriginal words drawn from across Australia - includes state of origin of words and sometimes region within a state. Aboriginal-English and English-Aboriginal sections.word listsdictionaries, glossaries -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Edward E Morris, Austral English : a dictionary of Australasian words phrases and usages, with those Aboriginal-Australian and Maori words which have become incorporated in the language and the commoner scientific words that have had their origin in Australasia, 1898
A dictionary of English usage in the Australasian region (Australia and New Zealand); includes numerous Aboriginal and Maori words. Full definitions with examples from contemporary texts, etymologies often given.word listsdictionaries -
Federation University Historical Collection
Costume - Blazer pocket, Framed Ballarat School of Mines Blazer Pocket, 1933 (estimated)
Alfred Donald Senior studied Electrical Engineering at the Ballarat Schoo of Mines (SMB) between 1927-33. He worked as an Instructor in Electric Welding at SMB between 1932 and 1967 receiving a certificate of Electrical Engineering, and greatly enjoyed his association with SMB as a student and instructor. Senior was an A. Grade Electrical Mechanic (A.M.I.E.I.s Vic and NSW) and was employed at the SEC Elec. Supply Co of Vic 1927-1970. He became Chief Electrical Inspector for the Mid-Western region.Hand embroidered pocket, framed in timber behind glass. The blazer pocket belonged to A.D. Senior who studied Electical Engineering at the Ballarat School of Mines from 1927 to 1933. from 1927 to 1933.On back of frame: "Mr A.D. Senior. Electrical Engineering student 1927-33. Instructor in Electric Welding 1932 - 67. C.E.E. SMB. A. Grade Elec. Mecahnic. A.M.I.E.I.s Vic and NSW. A very pleasant association during these periods. SEC Elec. Supply Co of Vic 1927-1970. C/o D.C. to A.C. and replaced many engines with elec. motors. Chief Electrical Inspector Mid-Western region.embroidery, ballarat school of mines, a d senior, coat of arms -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Compact disc, Melbourne Directory 1884 (Sands & McDougall)
The Sands and McDougall directories are amongst the most comprehensive. You can find out more details about places in which people lived, the other residents in the area, the services available in the region...all of which help to paint a picture of your ancestors' life. Apart from the Street, Alphabetical, Trade and Professional directories, this volume also contains Government and Official, Ecclesiastical, Legal, Municipal, Colonial, Societies and Institutions directories. A fascinating feature in this volume is a Universal Building Societies Supplement which includes 15 pages of architectural house plans of the day - layouts and elevations - with the house price for each.The Sands and McDougall directories are amongst the most comprehensive. You can find out more details about places in which people lived, the other residents in the area, the services available in the region...all of which help to paint a picture of your ancestors' life. Apart from the Street,Alphabetical, Trade and Professional directories, this volume also contains Government and Official, Ecclesiastical, Legal, Municipal, Colonial, Societies and Institutions directories. A fascinating feature in this volume is a Universal Building Societies Supplement which includes 15 pages of architectural house plans of the day- layouts and elevations- with the house price for each.streets, trade, agriculture, government, legal, ecclesiastical, farmers, farm workers, clergy, plans, timber houses, brick dwellings, buildings, structures and establishments -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Sketch
One of a collection of over 400 sketches & photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandSketch map of Westernport Bay region showing probable drainage directions of the ancient river system. Drawn by Dr G Baker from original maps by E S Hills D.Sc.local history, illustrations, pen & ink, westernport bay region, black & white sketch, physiography, dr g baker, e s hill d.sc, john jenner, bryant west -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Accessory - Blanket Badge - Pot of Gold, Western Border, Portland Victoria 1998, c. 1995
Blanket badge, Pot of Gold, Western Border region leaders' meeting held annually, 17 June 1998, held in Portland. Yellow woven fabric, black print, 'Pot of gold' -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Costume - Costume - Cape, n.d
Hand-made long black velvet evening cape with collar, smocking around shoulder region and diamante clasp at neckline, 3 press stud closures at neckline, lined with black taffeta. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: WEDDINGS
A box decorated with floral gift paper. It contains newspaper articles regarding weddings held in the Bendigo region, dating taken from the 'Bendigo Advertiser' dated 1963 - 1972. An index to be compiled.Weddingsbendigo, institutions, weddings, lydia chancellor, collection, weddings, marriage, bendigo, community, person, male, female, bendigo advertiser -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - SOROPTIMIST BENDIGO COLLECTION BEST PRACTICE AWARD, 2005
Framed Certificate presented to SI Bendigo in recognition of Service in the programme area of International goodwill and understanding, signed by President of SI International South West Pacific Region of Victoria December 2005 -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Poster - Map showing ancesttral family estates of Melbourne's first people pre European Settlement, Marcus Lee Design, This once as it was - the ancestral family estates of Melbourne's first people, 2016
This once as it was - the ancestral family estates of Melbourne's first people. Colour map with text. Pre European settlement. Based on Colonial survey maps of Port Phillip Bay region. 1837 and 1864australian aborigines, natural environment, arweet derrmut, point ormond, st kilda, yuro yuroke, bunjil, burrarung river, queensbridge falls -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Map, 9 RAR Operations
Maroon coloured board with 9RAR Operations. Map of Vietnam inside a white rectangle are regions mared on with outlines and numbered. Just above the map are numbers and operations, dated, that match the region marked.9RAR Operations 1. King hit one 10-11 Dec 68 2. King hit two 12-24 Dec 68 3. Goodwood 1 Jan-17 Feb 69 4. OP Federal 17 Feb-2 April 69 5. OP Overland 2-10 April 69 6. OP overlander 11-15 April 69 7. OP Surfside 16-23 April 69 8. OP Reynella 8May-15June 69 9. OP Matthew 29 June-17July 69 10. Op hatditch 18-31 July 69 11. OP Neppabunna 18 Aug-15 Sept 69 12. OP Jack 30 Sept-31 Oct 699 rar, map -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Robin Boyd
Colour slide in a mount. Image from a magazine, a Roy Ground's house, likely Lyncroft Estate, Shoreham or Chateau Tahbilk, Nagambie Region, Victoria, Australia, 1930s. (Architect: Roy Grounds.)Made in Australia / G11 (Handwritten)victoria, slide -
South Gippsland Shire Council
Photograph, Framed, 2003
Framed and laminated colour photograph featuring a country scene in the South Gippsland region. Shows large round haybales in the foreground with green hills in the distance. Laminated surface and brown wood frame. -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Poster, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), "Public Transport Corporation - Your travel made easy", late 1990s
Set of six large posters, featuring the tram map of Melbourne, Inner City, Northern and Southern sections. Items .1 to .3 have an adhesive backing for application onto a tramcar advertising rack. Items .4 to .6 are photocopies of the same with corrections or suggested changes, all c1990. .1 - Inner City - approx. A3, Has the revised The Met symbol with a key along the lower edge detailing route numbers and routes. .2 - Southern Region Tram Map with a map key showing hospitals, points of interest, parks and gardens, some schools and zones. Also shows trams routes through the city, rail lines, stations and major roads with bus routes. .3 - ditto for the Northern Region .4 - Photocopy of the Inner City area with corrections which have been picked up on the final version. .5 - ditto for the Southern Region, two sheets joined together with tape. .6 - ditto for the Northern Region. Items .4 to .6 not scanned.trams, tramways, ptc, posters, trams, the met, map, tram routes, bus routes, route numbers -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Compact disc, Victorian Directory 1921-1925 (Sands & McDougall) (5 discs)
The Sands and McDougall directories are amongst the most comprehensive. You can find out more details about places in which people lived, the other residents in the area, the services available in the region...all of which help to paint a picture of your ancestors' life. Apart from the Street,Alphabetical, Trade and Professional directories, this volume also contains Government and Official, Ecclesiastical, Legal, Municipal, Colonial, Societies and Institutions directories. This compendium of Sands and McDougall's directories covers 1916-1920. Each is very comprehensive containing the following sub-directories: city streets Directory: with a street index, and street by street listings of all houses and the householder at each address. Country directory: that lists people alphabetically for each town and their occupation. Alphabetical Directory: covering the whole of Victoria. Melbourne and Suburban Professional & Trade Directory: listing people by their trade. Country Professional & Trade Directory: complements the Melbourne list to give coverage of all Victoria. It also includes Agriculture and Pastoral; Government and Official; Legal and Judicial including Justices of the Peace; Ecclesiastical.The Sands and McDougall directories are amongst the most comprehensive. You can find out more details about places in which people lived, the other residents in the area, the services available in the region...all of which help to paint a picture of your ancestors' life. Apart from the Street,Alphabetical, Trade and Professional directories, this volume also contains Government and Official, Ecclesiastical, Legal, Municipal, Colonial, Societies and Institutions directories.streets, trade, agriculture, government, legal, ecclesiastical, farmers, farm workers, clergy -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Compact disc, Victorian Directory 1926-1930 (Sands & McDougall) (5 discs)
The Sands and McDougall directories are amongst the most comprehensive. You can find out more details about places in which people lived, the other residents in the area, the services available in the region...all of which help to paint a picture of your ancestors' life. Apart from the Street,Alphabetical, Trade and Professional directories, this volume also contains Government and Official, Ecclesiastical, Legal, Municipal, Colonial, Societies and Institutions directories. This compendium of Sands and McDougall's directories covers 1916-1920. Each is very comprehensive containing the following sub-directories: city streets Directory: with a street index, and street by street listings of all houses and the householder at each address. Country directory: that lists people alphabetically for each town and their occupation. Alphabetical Directory: covering the whole of Victoria. Melbourne and Suburban Professional & Trade Directory: listing people by their trade. Country Professional & Trade Directory: complements the Melbourne list to give coverage of all Victoria. It also includes Agriculture and Pastoral; Government and Official; Legal and Judicial including Justices of the Peace; Ecclesiastical.The Sands and McDougall directories are amongst the most comprehensive. You can find out more details about places in which people lived, the other residents in the area, the services available in the region...all of which help to paint a picture of your ancestors' life. Apart from the Street,Alphabetical, Trade and Professional directories, this volume also contains Government and Official, Ecclesiastical, Legal, Municipal, Colonial, Societies and Institutions directories.streets, trade, agriculture, government, legal, ecclesiastical, farmers, farm workers, clergy