Conditions of sale by private contract dated 9th February, 1934 between H.A. Wilkinson (seller) and Mrs. E.F. Rigby (buyer) for land situate Creek Street, Bendigo land being described in certificates of title volume 2776 folio 555075 and volume 5725 folio 1144851. Also all the vendor's right title and interest in and to that portion of land facing Clarke Street as fenced, and adjoining above mentioned land, together with 5-roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Price 350 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 7th December, 1936 between T. O'Connell, Administrator in Estate of John O'Connell deceased (seller) and S.R. Wilkinson as agent for Richard Rigby (buyer) for land situate corner Violet and Queen Streets, Bendigo, having a frontage to Queen Street of approx. 71 links by a depth of approx. 137 links to Violet Street, being the land described in right to occupy residence area No. 4868, together with 5-roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Price 160 pounds. Purchaser's Copy.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 7th December, 1936 between T. O'Connell, Administrator in Estate of John O'Connell deceased (seller) and S.R. Wilkinson as agent for Richard Rigby (buyer) for land situate corner Violet and Queen Streets, Bendigo, having a frontage to Queen Street of approx. 71 links by a depth of approx. 137 links to Violet Street, being the land described in right to occupy residence area No. 4868, together with 5-roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Price 160 pounds. Vendor's Copy.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 7th December, 1936 between T. O'Connell, Administrator in Estate of John O'Connell deceased (seller) and S.R. Wilkinson as agent for Richard Rigby (buyer) for land situate corner Violet and Queen Streets, Bendigo, having a frontage to Queen Street of approx. 71 links by a depth of approx. 137 links to Violet Street, being the land described in right to occupy residence area No. 4868, together with 5-roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Price 160 pounds. Office Copy.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Two copies 16.5 x 25.5 very darkBlack and white photograph showing early aerial view of township of Lakes Entrance, photo shows highway going along Myer Street and along Roadknight Street, no shops in Myer Street appears to be no foot bridge, therefore taken prior to 1937, sparce vegetation on foreground dunes, four barriers built on dunes to stop erosion through sand, two masted sailing boat in lake. Bullock Island in distance appears very small, Snake Island of Rigby Island in centre distance. Lakes Entrance VictoriaAerial View of Lakes Entrancewaterways, coast, aerial photograph, islands, township

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 22nd July, 1947 between N.E. & Mrs. B. E. Woodall (sellers) and Mrs N.I. Rigby & Mrs D.M. Sayer (buyer) for land situate 86 Violet Street Bendigo, at present occupied by Mr. Bice as tenant, being the land in conveyance registered No. 66, book 589. Also the land untransferred in certificate of title volume 5350 folio 1071748 Crown allotment 19 section 11B, together with 5-roomed brick and weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Price 600 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 1st May, 1942 Fairfield Baptist Church Trustees (William Alfred Newnham, Harry Marsh, Joseph Butters Hughes, James Arthur Dobson as trustees and sellers) and L.L. Rigby (buyer) for land having a frontage of 41 feet to the west of Arthur Street by a depth of 130 feet along the north side of Duncan Street being part of lot 81 on plan of subdivision No. 568 lodged in the office of titles and being part of Crown Portion 114 Parish of Jika-Jika County of Bourke described in certificate of title volume 3540 folio 707982 together with all buildings thereon and known as 98 Arthur Street Fairfield. Price 660 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

The Fred Rochow Railways Collection incorporates photos related to the operation of the Wodonga Railway Station including different types of trains and railways staff C. 1930 – 1990. It was donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Fred Rochow, a railwayman who spent many years based in Wodonga. He joined the Victorian Railways on 17th June l947 and retired in 1988. For some time, he was a member of the Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen and served a term as a member of the Trades Hall Council. He had an extensive knowledge of the struggles that took place to achieve better conditions for railway workers. Fred worked for many years as a fireman and then worked his way up the ranks to driver, experiencing many changes from the days of steam locomotives through to diesel trains, locomotives and even the modern XPT train. He worked throughout Victoria at different stages of his career, with his final working years focused on the northeast of Victoria and the Albury to Melbourne line. After his retirement, Fred continued to share his love of steam miniature trains with the community.This collection has local and statewide significance as it captures images of trains, locomotives and personnel who operated the railway services in Wodonga and throughout Northeast Victoria. The railways played a critical role in opening up Victoria and connecting Australia for trade, business, social communication and transport.Group of railway men at send-off to Wally Riley and Tom Symonds in Wodonga in 1987.Back two rows L-R: R. Heathcote, J. Young, Rex McDonnell, Les Hallawell, Jack Dawe, Tom Symonds, Mick Seymour, M. Bergin, M. McGrath, R. McGrath, C. Symes, M. Matthews, M. Sandilands, S. Wishers, K. Ross, D. McIntosh, G. Robinson, Bert Cadman, J. Wise, K. Hill, Hugh Fraser, Frank Conway, Alan Smythe. Front row: K. Dainer, S. Rigby, Wally Riley, Doug West, Mick O’Brien, M. Steff, Leo Wilkinson, George Judge.railways wodonga, fred rochow, wodonga railway men, tom symonds, wally riley

Photographs of Legatees in fancy dress at a function at Grimwade House, Caulfield. 01381.1 Has names written above the Legatees. From left to right: Harry Anderson, Harry Rigby, Harry Sa__? in beefeater costume, Bob Law, Keith ?_? and three Junior Legatees or school boys. 01381.2 On the back are 7 names in pencil. From left to right: __?, McCure, Carleton, Morgan, Hugh Brain (at the piano in clown costume), and Harold Peters. 01381.3 On the back are 5 names for the 7 men. From left to right: __, E.A. Doyle, Hugh Brain, Murray, Cox, __, Mathew in barrow. 01381.4 On the back are 4 names for the men in the photo, children are not named. From left to right: Gavan Cox, S.H. Birrell, J.R. Hall, and F. Whitman. 01381.5 On the back are 5 names. From Left to right: Lee Murray, Frank Meldrum, G.B.Law, Cyril Smith, and Neville Beech. According to the text on the back of one photo the venue is Grimwade House. From comparative photos it would appear the buildings in the photos are part of Grimwade House, which has been part of Melbourne Grammar School since 1918. A record that in the 1920s the Legatees held events to gather together for entertainment and pleasure. Black and white photo x 5 of a Legatee function at Grimwade House in the 1920s.Handwritten on the reverse: 'At Grimwade House, Caulfield / in the 20s' in blue pen. Some names on each panel in pencil.legatee event, founding legatee, costume

The City of Moorabbin Historical Society was formed c 1960 by a group of Moorabbin residents who were concerned that the history of the area should be preserved. A good response to a call for items related to the historical area of Moorabbin Shire brought donations of a wide variety of artefacts which are now preserved by the current members of CMHS at Box Cottage Museum . Helen Stanley, Secretary of CMHS, began producing a Newsletter for members in April 2007 to provide current information and well researched items of historical interest.Helen Stanley has produced a bi-monthly Newsletter, 2007 - 2013, for the members of the City of Moorabbin Historical Society that contains well researched interesting historical items, notification of upcoming events, current advice from Royal Australian Historical Society , Museums Australia Victoria and activities of Local Historical Societies. The Newsletter is an important record of the activities of the CMHS. Jasper Hale , transported for theft, earned his ‘Ticket of Leave, and purchased land in Dendy’s Special Survey of 1841 later known as East Bentleigh. 2 x A4 paper printed on 3 sides Issue 12 of the bi-monthly, City of Moorabbin Historical Society Newsletter produced by Society member and Secretary, Mrs Helen Stanley in June 2009. Notices of the meeting June 28th , an article in ‘The Leader’ newspaper about the Robert Keys ‘Best Fruit Garden 1881 - 82’ Trophy Cup , a large vinyl banner purchased with Grant money, and while acknowledging the Cottage garden volunteer a request for more helpers at Open Days is made. Jan Rigby, CMHS member, has provided research information about Jasper Hale b 1805 in Gloucester, England, transported to NSW 1830, ‘freed man ‘ 1839, purchased land in Dendy’s Special Survey 1844, sold this land 1846 and died 1884 in Parkes NSW. On arrival as a convict in 1830 his occupation is bricklayer and he can ‘ read and write’. CITY of MOORABBIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY / JUNE 2009 NEWSLETTERcity of moorabbin historical society, stanley helen, rigby jan, melbourne, moorabbin, brighton, cheltenham, ormond, bentleigh, market gardeners, pioneers, early settlers, moorabbin shire, box cottage museum, jasper road ormond, dendy’s special survey 1851, north road brighton, county of bourke, box h., box william, parish of moorabbin, were jonathan, hales jasper, port jackson penal colony, burgess s. william, kemble wiltshire england, stonemason, bricklayer, ‘york’ sailing ship, brummell mary, st. mary’s catholic church sydney, nelson mary ann, ‘george hibbert’ sailing ship, hale james, hale eliza, parkes new south wales gold rush, ballarat gold rush, clunes gold rush, forbes nsw gold rush, parkes historical society

The City of Moorabbin Historical Society was formed c 1960 by a group of Moorabbin area residents who were concerned that the history of the area should be preserved. A good response to a call for items related to the historical area of Moorabbin Shire brought donations of a wide variety of artefacts that are now preserved by the current members of CMHS at Box Cottage Museum. Helen Stanley, Secretary of CMHS, began producing a Newsletter for members in April 2007 to provide current information and well researched items of historical interestHelen Stanley has produced a bi-monthly Newsletter, 2007 - 2013, for the members of the City of Moorabbin Historical Society that contains well researched interesting historical items, notification of upcoming events, current advice from Royal Australian Historical Society , Museums Australia Victoria and activities of Local Historical Societies. The Newsletter is an important record of the activities of the CMHS.4 x A4 paper printed on 1 side Issue 29 of the bi-monthly, City of Moorabbin Historical Society Newsletter produced by Society member and Secretary, Mrs Helen Stanley in October 2012. Notice of AGM October 28th , and Box Cottage Museum will be Open on 27th and 28th for History Week. Jessica Bennett, Reporter for The Leader Newspaper, has been asked to promote the History Week Open Days, volunteers have distributed fliers, and Glen Eira CC Parks and Gardens officers have removed the dead tree. Volunteer photographers from Caulfield Photography Group have helped our members to catalogue the Museum artefacts and we are progressing well.. An unfortunate electricity account was referred to GECC for advice. Helen has given an essay, of 3x A4 pages, about The Lees Family pioneer market gardeners as researched by Jan Rigby, a descendant. CITY of MOORABBIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY / OCTOBER 2012 NEWSLETTERcity of moorabbin historical society, stanley helen, melbourne, moorabbin, brighton, cheltenham, ormond, bentleigh, market gardeners, pioneers, early settlers, the moorabbin roads board 1862, city of glen eira, city of kingston, moorabbin shire, parish of moorabbin, brighton east, south brighton, bent tommy, mair william, jessse morleys hotel, lees james, lees william, convicts, jamison john, bent james, lees james henry, lees joseph, lees jack allen,

Series of member photos (36) in slip in photo album 17cmx32.5cm. Possibly 2001 but could be up to 2005. Members are (numbers are 6555-xx image suffix) : 01 Richard Carter, 02 Sandra Smart, 03 Bill Aders, 04 Devon Astle, 05 Joan Walker, 06 Ian Austin, 07 Peter Walker, 08 Alan Carter, 09 Lloyd Tann, 10 Margaret McCall, 11 Bev McKeon, 12 Lyndon McKeon, 13 Gordon Parker, 14 Cherry Parker, 15 Gloria Welch, 16 Doss John, 17 Gwen Horman, 18 Gwen Pratt, 19 Greta Cole, 20 Stan Mathieson, 21 Arthur Quartermain, 22 Frances McLean, 23 Marie Ricardo, 24 Joyce Rowlands, 25 Raney McAlpin, 26 Sylvia Ferguson, 27 Marion Mathieson, 28 Louis Aders, 29 Joy Tann, 30 Catherine Griffin, 31 Bev Burrell, 32 Russ Haines, 33 Marion Tremlett, 34 Geoff Rigby, 35 Margaret McKellar. Plus one photo (6555-36) of Richard Carter and Des Lindsay dated Sept 2001.

This set of 13 colour photographs of a contingent of 38 personnel from the Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo sent to Castlemaine on the 13th of August 1995 to support a parade held commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Allied Victory in the Pacific. Army Survey Regiment Administrative Instruction 33/95 is stored with the photos, providing a nominal roll of the contingent involved in the parade. Refer to item 6299.11P for information and photos of an Army Survey Regiment Guard of Honour contingent sent to Canberra that year to support the Australia Remembers 1945-1995 event, one of many activities designed to commemorate and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the end of the Second World War on 15 August 1945.This set of 13 colour photographs of a contingent of 38 personnel from the Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo sent to Castlemaine on the 13th of August 1995 to support a parade commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Allied Victory in the Pacific. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, colour, 1995. No personnel identified. .2) - Photo, colour, 1995. Rear row L to R: SGT Ian Read, SPR Andrew Arman, unidentified (x2), LCPL Mark Fedden, SPR Glen Norrell, unidentified (x2), LCPL Grant Lloyd, SGT Stuart Ridge, SGT Dale Hudson. Centre row L to R: SSGT Peter Coles, SPR Derek Percival, SPR Mick Muzeen, unidentified, SGT Steve Gloster, CPL Darren Maher, SPR Katie Butterworth, unidentified (x2), CPL Trevor King, SGT Brian Paul, Parade Commander LT David Sapparth. Front row L to R: SPR Allison Ottaway, unidentified, SPR Spencer Rigby, unidentified (x2), CPL Dave Scott, unidentified (x2), CPL John ‘Doc’ Commons, unidentified, SGT Jim Ash. .3) - Photo, colour, 1995. Background L to R: unidentified (x2), SPR Allison Ottaway, unidentified. Foreground L to R: unidentified (x2), CPL Paul Einam, CPL John ‘Doc’ Commons, SGT Jim Ash, unidentified, Parade Commander LT David Sapparth (facing away), unidentified (x2), SGT Stuart Ridge, unidentified, SSGT Peter Coles. .4) - Photo, colour, 1995. Unidentified parade participants. .5) - Photo, colour, 1995. Right file L to R: SGT Jim Ash (partially obscured), remainder unidentified. Centre file L to R: LT David Sapparth, unidentified, SGT Brian Paul, remainder unidentified. Left file L to R: SGT Dale Hudson, SGT Stuart Ridge, LCPL Grant Lloyd, SPR Glen Norrell, LCPL Mark Fedden, CPL Geoff Webb, unidentified, SPR Andrew Arman. At rear L to R: SPR Derek Percival, SPR Mick Muzeen. .6) - Photo, colour, 1995. Background: SPR Allison Ottaway, Right file L to R: SGT Brian Johnson, SPR Spencer Rigby, unidentified (x2), CPL Dave Scott, unidentified, CPL Paul Einam, CPL John ‘Doc’ Commons, SGT Jim Ash. Centre file L to R: SGT Brian Paul, unidentified, Parade Commander LT David Sapparth. Left file L to R: SGT Stuart Ridge, SGT Dale Hudson (partially obscured). .7) - Photo, colour, 1995. L to R: SGT Ian Read, CPL Terry Purdey, SPR Derek Percival, SPR Andrew Arman, unidentified (x2), SSGT Peter Coles, SPR Allison Ottaway, SGT Brian Johnson, remainder unidentified. Parade Commander LT David Sapparth at front. 8.) - Photo, colour, 1995. Unidentified Corporal at Flag mast. 9.) - Photo, colour, 1995. Cenotaph ceremony L to R: SPR Allison Ottaway, SPR Andrew Arman, unidentified, SGT Ian Read. 10.) - Photo, colour, 1995. Cenotaph ceremony L to R: SPR Derek Percival, COL COMDT COL Don Swiney MBE, SGT Ian Read, SPR Andrew Arman (facing away), SPR Allison Ottaway. .11) - Photo, colour, 1995. Unidentified parade participants. .12) - Photo, colour, 1995. Unveiling commemorative plaque. L to R: COL COMDT COL Don Swiney MBE, Mr Bruce Reid MHR Bendigo. .13) - Photo, colour, 1995. Army Svy Regt personnel enjoying the BBQ lunch. L to R: SPR Dave Rossiter, SPR Allison Ottaway, SPR Dik Brierley, unidentified, SPR Katie Butterworth, CPL Trevor King, SGT Stuart Ridge, LCPL Grant Lloyd, CPL John ‘Doc’ Commons, CPL Darren ‘Barney’ Maher, CPL Paul Einam, unidentified, CPL Nick Vanderzwan.Identification label ‘VP Day Castlemaine (no negs)’. No personnel are identified; however they are named in the Administrative Instruction stored with the photos.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr

Ringbound publication of 212 pagesnon-fictionBev Chatham suggested tha tCommerlghip referes to Wtering holes and underground springs found in the Little Woady Yallok and Mt Misery Creeks. Rokewood Junction was proclaimed a township in 1885, originally known as a gold-mining township called Paddy's Gully Diggings. rokewood, rokewood junction, chatham, kurus-a-ruc, henry pitman, elizabeth pitman, william henry pitman, rokewood junction state school, commeralghip, paddy's gully bridge, illabrook, conereyalk, woady yalloak creek, mt misery creek, paddy's gully diggings., dereel, pitfield, wadawurrung, william rutland, squatters, aborigines, aboriginal, charlotte walsh, maurice walsh, julie pitman, ben liston, sheep and wool, george hawkins, natthew wakeling, christopher moody, mt misery goldfield, john bower, mary bower, hyslop's hotel, cumberland store, jane hyslop, edward collyer, jospeh gladstone, lucas's bakery, henry batty, william young, ellen rigby, chinese, joseph anguey, eliza anguey, murder of thomas ulick burke, william achultze, william schiltze, nicholas grenfell, tomas bramley murder, emily malhoff, drowning, ah lin, eliza richards, luisa bupell, eleanor holmes, rachel holmes, joseph holloway, noah holloway, thomas faulkner, robert eli hearn, george todhunter briggs, john robinson fairweather, rokewood common, edward bussell, louisa bussell, irving rachinger, john chatham, doris chatham, peter chatham, jack chatham, imogen chatham, domenico rizzoli, mary rizzoli, rokewood junction railway line, illabrook football and netball club, cape clear, red cross, keith annear, fire brigade, rokewood junction post office, len aarons, dereel pre-emptive right, rokewood junction avenue of honour

Five photos of Granite Quarry in operation.Five sepia photographs of the Granite Quarry at Cape Woolamai in operation.granite quarry cape woolamai, noelle rigby

The train line from the city to Frankston was electrified in 1922 which intensified the sale in the municipality of Moorabbin, particularly land which was in the vicinity of the railway stations.Example of the progress of the Municipality of MoorabbinAdvertising flyer for auction of real estate sales - plan of building blocks for saleSunny Hill Estate in Carnegie - Ormond District Auction 46 Home sites - 14 Shop sites Auction 9 February 1924rigby ave, leila rd, koornanag road, grandview grove, oakleigh road, mckinnon, ormond, carnegie

Two copies of two pages of hand written notes (one in blue pen and one in black pen) on the Hustlers Anticline. They are numbered Page 266 (Great Extended Hustlers) and Page 267 (Latham and Watsons). Notes give name of company, depth of shaft, the years, Calls, Divs, Tons, Ozs of Gold, Authority and Remarks. Black copy has: Copied 25-10-68 written on it.mine, gold, great extended hustlers., great extended hustlers mine, hustlers anticline, hustlers hill co., tuff & joseph, rigby peterson & co, james kershaw & co, garibaldi co, messrs finnigan & co, scott & smith, stewart & co, ulster coy main no 1& no 2, south hustlers great extd co, londonderry co, great extended hustlers, great extended hustlers trib no 1, g. b. both co, great extended hustlers maria trib, j b hustlers trib co, bendigo amal goldfields, jonathan harris claim (hustlers or mac's hill), latham watson & hustlers, latham watson & sibley (sibley & co), latham & watson, latham & watson's nos 1 & 2 tribs, great hustlers co, great extended hustlers reef g m no 1, koh-i-noon co

Newspaper supplement titled Bendigo's Century Volume Three: 1920 - 1929. Front page has a photo of The Duke and Duchess of York visit to Bendigo, 1927. Each year has heading of Who's Who, Weather, Sport and Business. First years are 1910 - 1919 titled The way we were. 1920 is titled Prince hailed. 1921 - City racks up a milestone. 1922 - Furore erupts. 1923 - Felons escape from city gaol. 1924 - Bid to finish RSL memorial. 1925 - Foul odour over sewerage plan. 1926 - Lest we forget Bendigo's fallen. 1927 - Royal Visit captures city. 1928 - Four shot in farm tragedy. 1929 - Billie's trip to remember.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - bendigo's century - volume three: 1920 - 1929, bendigo advertiser, duke and duchess of york, cr e m vains, r putnam, a j taylor, j h jackson, w crowley, sandhurst football club, george lansell, st peter's church, bendigo junior technical school, prince of wales, unity mine, mr w wilson, badak tin mining syndicate, mr t w ortonmr h scarborough, mr raleigh, general sir w r birdwood, the soldiers' memorial committee, bendigo city council, rsl memorial hall, captain g c wilson, lietenant r j parer, lieutenant j c mcintosh, cr j p carolin, h k morris, e a morris, turf tavern hotel, rev donald baker, all saints' pro--cathedral, keck's nursery, bendigo amalgamated goldfields, rising sun hotel, leanne mcdonnell, most rev john mccarthy, sir john quick, prime minister billy hughes, state rivers and water supply commission, diptheria, edna stevens, bendigo railway workshops, watson sustenance fund, sir joseph cook, dr lanza, bendigo amalgamated goldfields, bendigo benevolent asylum, miner's phthisis, bendigo gas company, electric light company, bendigo sewerage authority, commonwealth bank, cr curnow, the earl of stradbroke, dame nellie melba, princess theatre, lt-col g hurry, h sw lawson, countess of stradbroke, clunes woollen mills, girton college, mrs polglaise, mrs kennedy, gold discovery memorial, cr m g giudice, victorian co-operative freezing company, bendigo brick and tile company, mr lawson, soldiers' memorial, windermere hotel, toni riley pharmacy, bendigo gaol, mr a a dunstan mla, new red white and blue mine, claude de vere, walter osborne, sir john and lady quick, jonathan smalley, bendigo advertiser, st paul's bells, mr t cambridge, epsom public hall, bendigo school of mines, major lansell, mr h s w lawson, cr david andrew, colonel hurry, mr s bruce, bendigo sewerage authority, eppalock weir scheme, bendigo football league, r s l memorial, major g v lansell, lempriere, mr s m bruce, sandhurst hotel, market square, big hill tunnel, bendigo football league, bendigo united cricket club, south bendigo rex, sacred heart cathedral, hercules mine, gillies, aids & appliance shop, anne caudle centre, fizelle & mulqueen, south new moon mine, bendigo sewerage authority, mr a a kelley, epsom sewerage works, white hills botanical gardens, mr j sternberg mlc, bendigo book of remembrance, bendigo football league, senator general drake-brockman, captain dyett, school of mines, handschin and romus, hanro (aust.) bendigo knitting mills, charles handschin, farmers' union, andrew sunstan mla, country progressive party, john allan, captain g j c dyett, eahlehawk ufs dispensary, data fundamentals, the duke and duchess of york, the hercules mine, cr j a michelsen, lansell family, bendigo agricultural society, huntly shire council, bendigo creek trust, south african war memorial, cr j h curnow, st paul's church of england diamond jubilee, bendigo chamber of commerce, bendigo freezing works, bendigo pottery, bendigo trotting club, new red white and blue mine, the conservatory, cr e g batchelder, hercules mine, billie rigby, bendigo railway station, travellers' aid society, eppalock weir, the state rivers and water supply commission, bendigo railway workshops, frank grove, cr curnow, electric supply company, state electricity commission, australian aero club, bendigo preserving company, jardine, busbridge, feeman, mr h pearce, bfl, fred wood

An item forming part of a collection of costumes, photographs and documents relating to the Weir family who lived in the mansion originally named Illapa, 84 Princess Street, Kew, from c.1917 to 1950. This historically significant collection includes items relating to both George Weir (1866-1937) and his wife Edith Mary Weir (1867-1948). George Weir attained national prominence in the mining industry, becoming General Manager of the North Broken Hill Silver Mining Company in 1903 (later renamed North Broken Hill Mining Company 1905-12, and North Broken Hill Ltd 1912-1988), and subsequently President of the Mine Owners Association. He was to remain General Manager of North Broken Hill Ltd until his retirement in 1926.An early studio portrait of Edith Mary Weir (nee Betteridge) & George Weir c. 18/11/1891. The family story is that the photograph was taken by Yeomen photographers, of Burke St East, Melbourne about the time of their wedding prior to sailing on a ketch to Strachan, Tasmania.Print copy of an oval studio portrait of George Weir and Edith Mary Betteridge. In the portrait, George is seated while Edith stands to his right, holding a cockade fan.weir collection, george weir, horace rigby weir, george rigby weir, john rigby weir, edith rigby weir, edith mary weir (nee betteridge)

p.276.fictionA novel of country life - and some romance - in Australiaaustralia - fiction, joseph furphy