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Central Park Gardens Rose Series Postcards P1664. Shows Several Palm trees circular gardens and pathways. c1910-1920.Postcard of The Rose Series P. 1644 Central Park, Stawell. Also included are two enlarged copies of the post card. Post card shows hedge of cypress in the background and various sized Palm trees in round garden beds in the foreground. c1910 - 1920With best wishes for the New year from Bob & Mary written on the back of the post card. Issued by The Rose Stereographs Armadale Victoriastawell, tourism

Herald Sun, Newspaper Supplement, covering a 12 page guide of the 2000 Olympic torch relay in Victoria. The newspaper date is Friday, July 14, 2000.Newspaper supplement, Herald Sun "The Torch Relay in Victoria" Your Official 12-Page Guide. Friday July 14, 2000.Return of the flame July 19-31. August 7-14. August 19. Sydney 2000 Olympicsstawell

Herman Schneider brother of Peter Schneider who ran the Boarding & Dining Rooms at the corner of Victoria & St. George St. Stawell. c 1901Photo of Herman Schneider standing with his right hand on a book beside a decorative desk. stawell portrait

Two black & white photos one of the BBQ shed, with the Rotunda in the background. The second photo is of the plaque in recognition of the Bicentenary project c 1992. The Rotunda near Victoria St was restored to its former glory by members of Stawell Lions Club. A state wide competition for the design of the Rotunda was run in c 1914 and Mr. R.C. (Robert) Henderson of Stawell won the competition and received a Medal as his prize on 19th Nov. c 1914. The Rotunda would have been built within the next 10 years.Two black & white photos one of the BBQ shed, with the stone plaque in the foreground and Rotunda in the background. The second photo is of the stone plaque in recognition of the Bicentenary project c 1992. The Rotunda near Victoria St can just be seen behind and to the right of the BBQ shed a Palm tree is between the Rotunda and BBQ shed. The second photo has information regarding the Bicentennial Project and Community development of Cato Park from 1988-1992. A state wide competition for the design of the Rotunda was run in c 1914. Mr. R.C. (Robert) Henderson of Stawell won the competition and received a Medal as his prize on 19th Nov. c 1914. The Rotunda would have been built within the next 10 years.stawell

Two black and white post cards of the Olympic swimming pool in Cato lake c 1950's. The Rose Series P 14901 shows the swimming pool and lake with the swimming pool dominating the photograph. Four flag posts are clearly visible and the pool connected to the edge of the lake. The Rose Series P 14012 also shows the Olympic pool but more of the lake and boundary. with seating around the lake. In March 1957 Cato Lake was emptied for construction of the Olympic pool and officially opened on 15.11.1958. Twenty seven years later In January 1985 the pool was found to be leaking and Borough Council in February banned further use of the Olympic pool. Eventually the Olympic pool was demolished in April 1988.Two black & white Rose series post cards of Cato Olympic swimming pool Stawell Vic. c 1950's. Series P 14901 is nearly a complete view of the Olympic pool with four flag posts in view and trees and buildings in the distance. Series P 14012 has only a small section of the Olympic pool in the photograph with just 3 flag poles in view. There are 2 concrete and timber seats in the foreground and Cato lake is very still, reflecting the distance trees.The Rose Series P 14901 Swimming Pool Stawell Vic. and The Rose Series P 14912 Cato Park and swimming pool Stawell, Vic. Both post cards were Published by Rose Stereograph Co., Armadale, Victoria. The "Rose" series De Luxe.stawell

Cato Lake view from Victoria Street looking towards Sloane Street. This view shows the emptying of the lake carried out in c 2002 for deepening the lake by Shire Council Works. This view shows a tractor working around the empty lake. Coloured photograph of emptied Cato Lake from Victoria Street side looking towards Sloane Street. The lake was emptied in c 2002 for deepening by Shire Council Works. This view shows a tractor working around the emptied lake. In the background are trees with houses amounts them.Written in biro 5.2.2002stawell

View of Cato Lake showing the excavation of the lake. Photo taken from Victoria Street, rear of Napier Street residences. The excavation of the lake was to increase its depth and a excavator and bulldozer can be seen working the ground. Willow trees are to the right in the photo.Coloured photograph of the deepening of Cato Lake in c 2002. This view is from Victoria Street, rear of Napier residences. In this photo an excavator is removing dirt with a bulldozer in the background. 5.2.2002 (written in biro).stawell

Two colour photo of Cato Park ornamental entrance gate that replaced the old entrance gates in c 1930's. The new entrance gates were donated by Mr. Frederick Cato and the park renamed from Victoria Park to Cato Park. The coat of Arms over the entrance gate was donated to Stawell Borough Council in 1926 by Mr. P. Whelan a native of Stawell. Mr. Whelan or better known as "Whelan the wrecker" demolished more than a quarter of central Melbourne buildings so new buildings could be erected on the old sites. The coat of arms came from "Burke & Wills Building" that once stood on the corner of Russell & Collins Street Melbourne. Two colour photographs of Cato Park ornamental entrance gate. Both photos are of similar views with the lake in the background and rotunda behind the gate. The main difference between the two photos is the colour of the rotunda roof, one red the other green. Judging by the increase in tree growth and pathway under the entrance gate the photo with the green rotunda roof must be the more recent photograph. stawell

Cato Park Plaque. The information on the plaque states the name change from Victoria Reserve to Cato Park in 1930. Victoria Reserve was gazette in c 1914 then had a name change in 1930 to Cato park. The Park renamed after Frederick J. Cato in contribution to his generosity to the Stawell community. The plaque was unveiled on 23rd November 1982.Colour photograph of Cato Parks bronze plaque on a stone located near the Cato Park entrance gate. The plaque acknowledges the name change of the Park from Victoria to Cato Park in c 1930 and the plaque was unveiled in c 1982. stawell

Valentine Series No 1083 The Willows Victoria Park. This photo was possibly taken before the diving tower and change rooms were erected. The Victoria Park name was changed to Cato Park in 1930.Two original Valentine Series and one enlarged black and white photograph of Victoria Park later called Cato Park. The two Valentine Series No 1083 show the willows to the left and buildings hidden by trees in the distance surrounding the lake. The lake is very still and reflective of the trees around the lake.Valentine Series No 1083 The Willows, Victoria Park, Stawell on the back Valentines real phot series Valentine Publishing Co Melbourne & Sydney. written in pencil "Pre 1930 Duplicate of 67.9"stawell

Black & white photo showing foundation stone at Pioneers’ Memorial being held in place by a crane and watched by several people. On the right side of stone is the governor of Victoria Lord Huntingfield and beside him, town clerk Mr. Sharpley with a ribbon in his lapel and holding his hat. On the left side wearing glasses is Cr. Stan Freeland. Three Black and white photos of foundation stone, held in place by a crane and watched by several people around the foundation stone c 1935. Of the three photos two are enlarged."This Federation Stone was laid by His Excellency Lord Huntingfield K.C.M.G. governor of Victoria October 7th 1935." - inscribed on the stone. stawell

This Journal written by Georgina Mc Crae Melbourne 1841 - 1865. The Painting on the cover is a self Portrait. A very Interesting account of Victoria's early History.A white coverd paperback - Top in white print in black background Imprint Classics. Georgina's Journal in Pink Print. In Central cover In an oval inset a Colored Portrait of Georgina Mc Crae. Below Portrait Melbourne 1841 - 1865. Edited By Hugh Mc Crae.Inscription on Fly Leaf: Hand written. To The Stawell Historical Society - To Honor the memory of John McClure. REfer Pages 87 - 154. 178. 192. 198.234. Note John Mc Clure is Intered Deep Lead Cemetery 1859.stawell education

Book contains. Locations of Lodges, Dates of Meetings, Names of Surgeon, Addresses of SecretariesOddfellows Lodge Purple cover with black Centre rectangle with "Proposition Book" Printed. Brown spine. and top and bottom, right corners at 45 degrees Proposition Bookstawell

Used in Government SchoolsSoft red covered Line Text BookVictorian Series 20th Thousand The Victoria School Arithmetic approved by the Department Oral and Written Exercises Forth Class Expressly designed to meet the requirements of the new Victorian Programme by G.H. HALLAM (Victorian Education Department) Price ......Sixpence Answers Seperate .. Sixpence Melbourne Jas. Ingram & Son, Publishers 987 Little Collins Street Copyright. Inside: Hand Written Chrissie (Struck Through) Harry (written underneath) Cummingstawell education

Used In Elementary Schools Pink Soft Cover with black design and PrintJessie Cumming (Handwritten) The Federal Arithmetic For Grade V. Edited by J. McRae, M.A. Inspector of schools, Victoria Specially writen to meet the requirements of the New Course of Study for Elementary Schools of Victoria. (Circular Design) Melborune Christchurch, Wellington, Dunedin N.Z. and London Whitcombe & Tombs Limited 8d.stawell education

Mathematic book used in Victorian programme of instuction.Grey card cover with black border and print diamond shaped design two thirds of the way down the coverFederal Mathematics for Grade VIII. Edited by J. McRae, M.A. Inspector of Schools, Victoria Specially written to meet the requirements of the New Victorian Programme of Instruction. Melbourne: Christchurch: Wellington: Dunedin N.Z. & London Whitcombe & Tombs Limited 1/6 Inside: Theresa Euphemia Cummingstawell education

Hard Back Blue Cover with title with Eductaion Department of Victoria Logo on coverJack Chapmanstawell education

The School Paper published monthly. Cost 1 Penny (2 Cents) Used in State Schools2 Paper booklets & 3, 4 page, supplements. 0682 has a photo of a boy holding a stick wearing unlaced boots, (after the painting by Bastien Lepage) 0682-1 is a supplement with a Picture of girls in a large room sitting in front of electric sewing machines. 0682-2 supplement: Contains photo of a certificate from the Victorian State Schools League of Kindness. 0682-3 Black and white drawing of two children in silhouette. on the beach with bucket and spade.0682-4 Supplement a picture of a variety of toys. 0682-5. drawing of children of different nationalities.0682: Midwinter. Days grow Longer. - Signs of Spring. Education Department. Victoria Australia The School Paper Grades VII and VIII. No 369. Melbourne Price 1d [July 1 1931. 0682-1: Supplement to the School Paper - Grades VII and VIII July 1931. 1. Made in Australia. 80. Girls and Womans Wear. 0682-2: Supplement to the School Paper - All Grades July 1931.1 The Protection of Animals. 0682-3: Hurrah for the Holidays Education Department. Victoria Australia The School Paper Grades III and IV. No 403. Melbourne Price 1d [Dec 1 1931. 0682-4: Supplement For the School Paper - Grades III and IV December 1931. 1.Made In Australia 85. Toys. 0682-5: No Cold, No Care, November Education Department. Victoria Australia The School Paper Grades V and VI. No 409. Melbourne Price 1d [Nov. 1 1931.stawell education

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An Extract of Vision & Realisation. Education department Schools Shire & Town of Stawell. as a record of all Education Deptment Schools in the District.Pale Blue Card Cover with Dark Blue Taped Spine. with Text written in Black"Vision & Realisation" Education Department Schools. Shire and Town of Stawell ( Stawell Underlined)stawell education

The Story of the children who lived and died with the killer diseases of the last century (1800's). Theere is a preservation order now on force to restore the cm=emetary.Yellow Card Cover with black in drawing of Large balance scale. A Miner slucing gravel to the left and a woman looking at an empty cradle to the rightThe Pennyweight Kids 1852 1857 A.R. McMillan Why did more than 200 children die at Forest Creek Victoria and who were They? 1830 The Ancestors - The Descendants 1930 Inside: To The Stawell Historical Society from the Authorcastlemaine

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Orange Card Cover with Black PrintDigging For Gold A guide to researching family & local history in Victoria's Central Goldfields Helen Doxford Harrisstawell

The Purpose of this manual is to describe the documentary archives of the Department of Crown Lands and Survey (Lands Department) and Explain, how they can be used for historical researchYellow card Cover Black Print and B/W Photo of two wooden buildings The Lands Manual A Finding guide to Victorian Lands Records 1836-1983 Written by Peter Cabena, Heather McRae & Elizabeth Baldinstawell

Published for a reunion of David and Janet Bowman's decendentsPale Blue card cover with black ink title below which is a stylised map of Australia and The Welsh lion Bi-Centential Logo in bottom RightExchanging One Country for Another. A History of David and Janet Bowman & Family in Port Phillip/Victoria from 1840. Australia 1788-1988stawell immigration

This book was given by Stawell Secondary collage in 2011. Photocopied Extract In M/Box 2. were done in 1990Faded Red Hardback Cover originally with green tape over spine, now Yellow tape over spine. Extract: Light Blue Card Cover with Black Print.on white tape on spine Victoria and its Metropolis Past and Present Vol II 1888stawell

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Huttley - MartinB/W. Oval Portrait Young Boy in suit.Wm B Latimer 145 Smith Street Fitzroy On Reverse: ? Specialite Instantaneous Portraiture of young children. Enlargements Miniatures (on diagonal reading Upwards) Wm B Latimer Photo Art Studio 145 Smith Street Victoria.martin, huttley