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Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W
Slab of rock is known as ' Fallen Giant'.Photo shows large slab of rock with other rock outcrops. The Fyans Valley is below with Mt.William range behind it. Large rock appears to be in shadow. A lone tree is perched on a rock behind.scenery, wonderland range -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Book - Telephone Directory of the Kiewa Area, State Electricity Commission of Victoria -Telephone Directory - Kiewa Area
The State Electricity Commission produced a Telephone directory for each of its construction sites during the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme during the 1950s to early 1960s. The telephones were linked via the Switchboard. The booklet includes instructions for operating.The SECV constructed the KHES during the 1950s. It included construction sites on the Bogong High Plains and the townships of Bogong and Mt Beauty. It also connected the Scheme with the outside world and was operated through the switchboard which was located in Mt Beauty. This booklet also gives names of staff and some workmen - their occupation and their whereabouts of work at the time. Cardboard cover with pages inside bound by metal clasp. Pages divided with tabbed headings:- Bogong, Mt Beauty, West Kiewa, McKay Creek Howmans, Rocky Valley Langford's Gaptelephone directory kiewa hydro electric scheme, kiewa hydro electric scheme telephones -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - MINE SITE
Black and white photograph of the Hustler's Mine as a part of the Bendigo mining landscape with the valley in the background. On the left hand side is the poppet head, chimney and mining sheds and in the foreground is the bare stony earth.bendigo, mining, hustler's royal reserve mine, bendigo, mines and mining, mines, mining, gold mining, gold, gold mines, place, bendigo mines -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
Letter from William Thomas Mason of Victoria Reef Happy Valley claiming the Sick Allowance of the Court being unable to attend his usual employment. Dated Aug 22 1863.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, william thomas mason -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO 3770 COLLECTION: MEDICAL CERTIFICATE
Blue paper dated Feb 17th 1868. I hereby certify that Joseph Mason of Happy Valley is able to follow his usual employment. Signed H. L. Atkinson. M.D.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - medical certificate, court king of the forest, joseph mason, h l atkinson -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Urban landscape, 1860
An item from an outstanding and diverse photographic collection, assembled by members of the Christian and Washfold families of Kew.Black and white photograph looking across a valley to buildings in the distance. Similar locations in nos.41, 42, 43, 44. Road-making in foreground. Identical but sharper photo than no.44.christian-washfold collection, landscape photography, subdivisions -- kew (vic.) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Urban landscape, 1860
An item from an outstanding and diverse photographic collection, assembled by members of the Christian and Washfold families of Kew.Black and white photograph looking across a valley to buildings in the distance. Similar locations in nos.41, 42, 43, 44. Road-making in foreground. Identical but paler photo than no.43.christian-washfold collection, landscape photography, subdivisions -- kew (vic.) -
Canterbury History Group
Ephemera - Units 1 - 4/ 2a Wattle Valley Road Canterbury, 1993
Real Estate Advertisement for the auction of units 1 - 4/ 2a Wattle Valley Road Canterbury on 19th June 1993. Includes black and white sketch of exterior of units and floor planscanterbury, wattle valley road, home units, sinclair & co, woodwards -
Canterbury History Group
Photograph - Wattle Valley Road view of Canterbury Mansions. Set of 5 photographs, Jan Pigot, 1994
Coloured photograph of the Wattle Valley Road view of the 3 storey Victorian Building called Canterbury Mansions. Also depicts the corner roof tower and the sold sign after the auction of the building.canterbury, canterbury mansions, shops, wattle valley road, signs, victorian architecture -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Legal record, Victorian Government, "Act of Parliament", 1/12/1978 12:00:00 AM
Act of the Victorian Parliament to authorize the construction by the MMTB of an electric tramway in the City of Preston and the Shire of Diamond Valley and the Shire of Whittlesea in Plenty Road, to Settlement Road. Dated 5/12/1978trams, tramways, mmtb, acts of parliament, new tramway, east preston, plenty rd, construction -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Map of the Ovens and Murray District of Victoria
The map features Beechworth and its history.This map features the north-east and in particular, Beechworth where residents of the Kiewa Valley may have shopped or visited for appointments.Black and white map with references to roads and gold. The centre of the map is Beechworth and in the bottom left side of the map is the heading Beechworth with 12 lines of print of information regarding Beechworth. The Kiewa Valley is not identified.beechworth -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood from Loughnans Hill. 1948
Black and white photograph taken from hill looking across valley towards settled area. Mountains in background. Catalogue card reads, "View from Loughnans Hill looking south east" -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NATIONAL COUNCIL OF WOMEN OF VICTORIA BENDIGO BRANCH COLLECTION: AGENDA
Agenda for Regional Branch Day 8 October 1996, Regional Reports from Ballarat, Central Gippsland, Geelong Branch, Murray Valley and Bendigo Branch. Also a Regional Branch Day Report.organisation, women, national council of women, national council of women of victoria bendigo branch collection, national council of women of victoria bendigo branch regional branch day, mavis carne, gwen harvey, may price -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Hand-painted vase
Ceramic vase with hand-painted Lily of the Valley design and two tone background. The rim is painted in gold. Inscription on base reads: Handpainted A Woods, To Joyce + David from Cale + Lyli 1983Handpainted A Woods, To Joyce + David from Cale + Lyli 1983 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Poster, Commemorating the 40th Anniversary Of the Battle Of Long Tan
Laminated colour poster featuring Long Tan Cross in memory of R.M. Grist, W.A. Blanck and A. Lloyd. Commemorative dinner of Gippsland and La Trobe valley sub Branch of VVAA Aug 2006poster, commemorative dinner, long tan -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Bereavement Tribute, Ferguson and Mitchell Ltd, 1892
Presented to Mrs Love in sympathy on the death of her husbandHand-painted Calligraphic tribute for Mrs. John Dickson Love with black covers. Hand Painted border depicting fruit and scenery. Signed by members of the Goulburn Valley Agricultural, Horticultural and Pastoral Association.Mrs. John D Love. Tatura North August 6th 1892mrs john dickson love, john dickson love, love, goulburn valley agricultural, horitcultural and pastoral association -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, c 1980s
The Gillies Bridge is situated on Wildwood Road which runs off Lancefield Road. It spans the Deep Creek.A coloured photograph of a concrete road bridge spanning a small creek. The bridge has four arches. Two people are standing above the 4th arch on the roadway. The hillsides on either side of the valley are bare.gillies bridge, wildwood road, bridges, george evans collection -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Vines, Jack, The Flying Doctor Story, 2008
A comprehensive study of black and brown coal mining in Victoria, from earliest discovery of coal deposits in Australia, to the vast coal fields of the Latrobe Valley, Victoria, where extraction is by open cut engineering.engineering, mines and mining -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1/05/1992 12:00:00 AM
Also a black and white photograph of another car at same event 05028.1 8.5 x 11.5 cmBlack and white photograph of Ray Clark Motel Proprietor and a baby with Loyd Healey and his 1928 Model A Ford during visit of Goulburn Valley Motor Vehicle Collection to Lakes Entrance Victoriatransport, collections -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Sewage Plan, 2018
Yarra Valley Water named Eram Park as the 'ideal site' to recycle sewage from 5500 new homes in the Doncaster Hill precinct and Tullamore Estate development, but local residents are totally opposed it.sewerage and sanitation, yarra valley water, city of whitehorse, eram park -
Canterbury History Group
Photograph - Wattle Valley Road street view of the rear of the Canterbury Mansion. Set of 5 photographs, Jan Pigot, 1994
Coloured photograph of the Wattle Valley Road street view of the rear of the Canterbury Mansion. Also in view is the Palm tree on the tree register and the view of the red brick stables. Included is a profile of a Victorian chimney.canterbury, canterbury mansions, shops, wattle valley road, chimneys, palm trees, stables -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Decorative object - Tray - Stainless Steel, Grace Tucker Perpetual Memorial Trophy
Stainless Steel tray with embossed circles. Gold Plated decorative handles on each side. Winning club names engraved around the edge.Grace Tucker Perpetual Memorial Trophy. Presented to Tatura & Goulburn Valley AH & P Society by Harston CWA 1983 -
Shepparton Heritage CentreMasonic Medal"A star with crown above attached to a ribbon coloured with red and beige stripes. The star has an inscription STAR OF THE VALLEY PRECEPTORY.
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Falls Creek Historical Society
Medal - Nordic Ski Club 1972
This medal commemorates the Nordic Ski Club and belonged to Diana Patterson. Diana Patterson was born in Tasmania and originally pursued a career as a physical education teacher. After making a major career change, she applied to join the Australian Antarctic Division. She applied four times before she was accepted. Diana first travelled to the Antarctic in October 1987. By this time only ten Australian women had spent a winter there. She first worked at Casey Station, before becoming leader at Mawson Station therein becoming the first female leader of an Antarctic base of any nation. After retiring Diana guided tourist expeditions to the Antarctic for many years, as well as continuing work in research and conservation. In 2012 she published her story “The Ice Beneath My Feet: My Year In Antarctica”. Diana Patterson was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for "service to conservation and the environment”. As well as these outstanding career achievements, Diana has been a Board Member of both the Mt. Buller Alpine Resort Management Board, including a period as Chairman, and also the Falls Creek Resort Management Board. She was also a founding member of Falls Creek Historical Society.This medal belonged to a highly recognised Australian and founding member of the Falls Creek Historical Society.A triangle shaped medal with a red, white and blue lanyard attached. It bears an embossed figure of a Nordic Skier and text.On front, around edges: 1972 TELEMARK NORDIC SKI CLUB AUSTRALIA On back: Rocky Valley Rush W40 1991nordic ski club, australian skiing, diana patterson, falls creek, telemark skiing -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Belgrave
Photo which was originally stuck to Jacobson photo album. Photo shows a man in a dark jacket, pale shirt and pale hat, standing or walking along a road above two houses in a steep valley, probably the valley below Monbulk Road. Man is visible from waist up. One house is probably the house which features in other photos. The name 'Belgrave' has been hand-drawn on the top of the photo in an elegant script. The word is in black with a white outline."Belgrave' hand-drawn on the photo. -
Lorne Historical Society
Photograph, Grassy Creek C.R.B. Camp
Photo of the Grassy Creek C.R.B site looking towards Aireys Inlet. Top left hand corner - the first tents were the gangers next were the mine and the third the timekeepers. The camp site is in the valleyg.o.r.; c.r.b. construction camp sites; gangers; mine; timekeeper; grassy creek; -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, A long road to history, 09/03/2011
Records the origins of local street names.Explains how streets were named from the 1850s, with reference to Main Road Eltham to Research.A Diamond Valley Leader article on the history of street names in the local area. Illustration is a photograph of Main Road Research in the early 1900s. Written by Russell Yeoman and Jim Connor of Eltham District Historical Society.In pen "DV Leader March 9 2011."research, eltham, street names, main road -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. DIGGERS AND MINERS, 1850s
Diggers & Mining. Diggers and Miners. Newcomers were forced to build on the slopes. Picture shows the buildings on a large section of the slope going down into the valley. Markings: 47 994.5 WAL. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - THE VALLEY OF THE SPRINGS, 1970
The Valley of the Springs. Spring Gully's first 127 years. 40 pages with photographs and illustrations. Orange soft cover with centred drawing of a miner sitting in front of a chimney. Index compiled by Estelle Hewston. With Indexspring gully, celebration, 125th. anniversary -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - AILEEN AND JOHN ELLISON COLLECTION: WEDDING HORSE-SHOE, 1949
Clothing. Cream ribbon, 4 cms wide, has been gathered along the edges, to cover a cardboard horse shoe shape, which is decorated with a ribbon rosette, and three waxed lily of the valley flowers.costume, female, wedding horse shoe