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Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Negative - Photograph, Eltham North Adventure Playground, Wattletree Road, Eltham, 1998c
A community group project steered by Bambi McLean led to the construction of the Eltham North Adventure Playground which opened off Wattletree Road in 1995. The structure was mainly wooden and included an undercover element with slides and areas to climb. It was destroyed by fire in 2017. A new adventure playground was built in 2018.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 8 strips and associated 10 x 15 cm colour printKodak Gold 100-5north eltham, north eltham adventure playground, wattletree road -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Negative - Photograph, Eltham North Adventure Playground, Wattletree Road, Eltham, 1998c
A community group project steered by Bambi McLean led to the construction of the Eltham North Adventure Playground which opened off Wattletree Road in 1995. The structure was mainly wooden and included an undercover element with slides and areas to climb. It was destroyed by fire in 2017. A new adventure playground was built in 2018.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 8 strips and associated 10 x 15 cm colour printKodak Gold 100-5north eltham, north eltham adventure playground, wattletree road -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Framed Photograph, Taggarts, 1916
Framed studio b&w photo of Taggart family of 4th Australian Light Horse. Standing Tpr John Taggart, seated - Sgt Roy Taggart and Lcpl Jack TaggartOn back : "Picture Framing" by Mervyn Taggart 03 95988452 Caption: Trooper John Taggart, Sergeant Roy Taggart (Later WO1) Lance Corporal Jack Taggart (Later Corporal) Egypt February 1916 -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Colour postcard, Scancolor (Australia) Pty Ltd, Marysville-Victoria, Pre 2009
A colour photograph taken along the Black Spur.A colour photograph taken along the Black Spur. The Black Spur is part of the Maroondah Highway and winds its way from Healesville to Narbethong and is considered to be one of Victoria's most picturesque drives. This postcard was produced by Scancolor Australia as a souvenir of Marysville.MARYSVILLE/ Victoria - Australia. On the way to Marysville the narrow highway/ climbs the Black Spur through large tree ferns/ and tall mountain ash trees. scancolor Australia (03) 555 1944 CS 4069marysville, victoria, black spur, maroondah highway, scancolor australia, postcard, souvenir -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Colour postcard, Scancolor (Australia) Pty Ltd, Marysville-Victoria, Pre 2009
A colour photograph taken along the Black Spur.A colour photograph taken along the Black Spur. The Black Spur is part of the Maroondah Highway and winds its way from Healesville to Narbethong and is considered to be one of Victoria's most picturesque drives. This postcard was produced by Scancolor Australia as a souvenir of Marysville.MARYSVILLE/ Victoria - Australia. On the way to Marysville the narrow highway/ climbs the Black Spur through large tree ferns/ and tall mountain ash trees. scancolor Australia (03) 555 1944 CS 4069marysville, victoria, black spur, maroondah highway, scancolor australia, postcard, souvenir -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
PHOTOGRAPH OF DOCTOR HUNT AND NURSING STAFF IN FRONT OF THE NEW CLUNES DISTRICT HOSPITAL.Hand written in blue biro in reverse; Sister J. Jones, Matron J. Pickford, Sister E. Longmuir, Doctor Cliff Hunt, New Clunes Hospital Printed 64 03 in black ink local history, photography, hospital, dooctor hunt -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Mary in the Morning. (Copy 1)
Based on a true story of an Australian soldier K.I.A. in Vietnam - his hopes, his dreams and the incredible love for his wife Mary.Based on a true story of an Australian soldier K.I.A. in Vietnam - his hopes, his dreams and the incredible love for his wife Mary.australia. army - biography, soldiers - australia - biography, pte christopher william roost, k.i.a., killed in action, 4 rar charlie company, 4 rar -
Greensborough Historical Society
Advertising Leaflet, 1 Sunderland Rise Greensborough, 20/03/2018
Real estate advertisement for 1 Sunderland Rise Greensborough, a 3 bedroom house.This house was listed in February 2019 for $645,000-$695,000. Previous sales: April 2007 for $325,000; October 1988 for $113,400; December 1982 for $56,000; September 1976 $43,250 and March 1976 (vacant land) $9,750.Real estate advertisement black text and colour photographsunderland rise greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Think Tank for trammy, 07/03/2018
The life of Melbourne's happiest tram driver Bruce Whalley got even happier last year when the dapper bow-tie wearing bon vivant was invited to be on the ABC's latest quiz show, Think Tank.News article 1 page, black text and colour image .bruce whalley, think thank - abc, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Highway 'robbery', 07/03/2018
A couple believe they're being robbed by VicRoads after they were offered a measly $200,000 for their house and half an acre (0.202ha) of land in Plenty for the Yan Yean Road duplication.News article 1 page, black text and colour image .vicroads, yan yean road, publicly acquired, joe miraglia -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Car wash to finish on top at plaza in October, 14/03/2018
Soap Hand Car Wash at Greensborough Plaza will operate solely from its top level car wash location after losing its lease battle with plaza management.News article 1 page, black text.soap hand car wash, greensborough plaza, marc nardo -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Chapter one: lose the locks [WH4935], 14/03/2018
Watsonia Heights Primary School librarian, Kathryn Campara, will be cut her hairs for the World's Greatest Shave and donates them to oncology and alopecia patients.News article 1 page, black text and colour image .kathryn campara, watsonia heights primary school, world's greatest shave -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, A bus with no driver, 14/03/2018
Take part in LaTrobe University's next phase of testing and help shape the future of transport in Victoria wit a ride in a driverless bus.News article 1 page, black text and colour image .latrobe university, driverless bus -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Prepare for rail disarray, 14/03/2018
Roads will be thrown into chaos when a chunk of the Hurstbridge train line is closed for six weeks for track upgrades and the level crossing removal at Rosanna station.News article 1 page, black text and colour image .level crossing removal project, hurstbridge train line closure, rosanna station, hurstbridge rail line -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Adieu Kids; and, Touching all hearts, 21/03/2018
After almost 30 years at Wahroonga Preschool, it's time for Sharon Nixon to say goodbye to her kindergarten children.News article 1 page, black text and colour image .wahroonga preschool, sharon nixon -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Carving respect for our War Heroes, 21/03/2018
Chainsaw carver Hikaru Kodama puts some finishing touches on wartime wooden sculptures that will be displayed at Greensborough War Memorial Park ahead of Anzac Day.News article 1 page, black text and colour image .hikaru kodama, wooden sculptures, greensborough war memorial park, chainsaw sculptures, homefront project -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Sweet Temptations to help hospital, 28/03/2018
Normally sweet tooths cannoli [can only] enjoy the delicious Italian dessert in cream or chocolate. In a bid to raise money for the Good Friday Appeal, Pelligra Cakes will make new varieties of cannoli.News article 1 page, black text and colour image .good friday appeal, pelligra, pelligra cakes, main street greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Now, that's a change, 28/03/2018
Out with the old and in with the new. Boom gates at Rosanna Station on Lower Plenty Road have been removedNews article 1 page, black text and colour image .hurstbridge rail line upgrade, rosanna station, lower plenty road rosanna, hurstbridge rail line -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, History awaits young star, 28/03/2018
Jaryd Clifford, a legally blind teenager from Diamond Valley hopes to become the first Australian to compete in athletics at both the Paralympic and Olympic GamesNews article 1 page, black text and colour image .paralympic and olympic games, diamond valley athletics club, jaryd clifford -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Efforts have students in the good books [Watsonia Primary School Wa4838], 03/10/2018
Watsonia Primary School students read up a storm in this year's MS Readathon to raise funds for Victorians living with multiple sclerosis.News article 1 page, black text and colour image .watsonia primary school, ms readathon, multiple sclerosis society of victoria -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document, The Pikeman's Dog, a ballad for those who fought, and for those who died, at Eureka, 1854, 03/12/2018
Printed sheet with sketcheseureka, ballad, the bard, pikeman's dog -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet - photocopy, Anne Payne, 1/03/2018 12:00:00 AM
Anne Payne is a volunteer at the Blackburn Lake Sanctuary Visitor Centre,Anne Payne is a volunteer at the Blackburn Lake Sanctuary Visitor Centre, the Blackburn branch of Red Cross and the Uniting East Burwood Centre.Anne Payne is a volunteer at the Blackburn Lake Sanctuary Visitor Centre, payne, anne, voluntary workers, blackburn lake sanctuary visitor centre, red cross, blackburn, uniting east burwood centre -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Pamphlet, Rotary Club Visit, 1/03/2018 12:00:00 AM
A pamphlet announcing that the Mitcham Rotary Club luncheon for Wednesday 14 Mar would be provided by the Whitehorse Historical Society in their work room.A pamphlet announcing that the Mitcham Rotary Club luncheon for Wednesday 14 Mar would be provided by the Whitehorse Historical Society in their work room. Rotary had recently made a donation of a camera to the Whitehorse Historical Society.A pamphlet announcing that the Mitcham Rotary Club luncheon for Wednesday 14 Mar would be provided by the Whitehorse Historical Society in their work room.rotary club of mitcham, whitehorse historical society -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Grove's Native Trees Axed, 1/03/2018 12:00:00 AM
The recent, council-sanctioned, destruction of trees at 21 Laurel Grove has left neighbours feeling betrayed.The recent, council-sanctioned, destruction of trees at 21 Laurel Grove has left neighbours feeling betrayed.The recent, council-sanctioned, destruction of trees at 21 Laurel Grove has left neighbours feeling betrayed.city of whitehorse, trees, laurel grove, blackburn, no. 21, bellbird residents' advocacy group -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Fishy Business At Lake, 28/03/2018 12:00:00 AM
Heavy rainfall is likely to blame for the distressing sight of fish gasping for air at Blackburn Lake.Heavy rainfall is likely to blame for the distressing sight of fish gasping for air at Blackburn Lake.Heavy rainfall is likely to blame for the distressing sight of fish gasping for air at Blackburn Lake.blackburn lake, fish -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Colour, Australian Flag, 12/03/2018
Three photographs of the Australian Flag flying at Sebastopol RSL.australian flag -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Colour, Australian Flag, 12/03/2018
Three photographs of the Australian Flag flying at Sebastopol RSL.australian flag, sebastopol -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Bertram Street, 37, Elsternwick
A one page copy of correspondence dated 22/04/1988 concerning Bertram Street, 37, Elsternwick, the Gardenvale Railway Station and land sales in the area. Researched by the Brighton Historical Society. The file also includes a one page handwritten excerpt from the publication Sand, Swamp and Heath by Murray and Wells, about the subdivision named Gardenvale and the occupiers of Bertram Street, 37, Elsternwick.bertram street, elsternwick, prowse reginald, watson george j, gardenvale, parnell street, muntz street, muntz edwin parnell, muntz thomas b, surveyors, engineers, gardenvale station, market gardens, small and edwards, land developers, gardenvale on the hill, bullock h, landells rosalind -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing Archive
Decorative object - Handmade wooden box with cross, c. 1920
Was presented to Mrs Lucie Hallenstein, honorary secretary of Alfred Hospital combine auxiliaries c. 1920. Mrs Hallenstein's Granddaughter Jane Helena Walters nee Shannon trainee of Alfred Hospital 1948-1951 presented the box to the nursing achieves with a hand written letter of explanation on 28/04/2011. Paper card insert is signed by Louisa Mann who was matron from 1912-1928.Item is significant as it was presented from Louisa Mann. Item also carries the Maltese cross from the Alfred hospital insignia. Has been presented to the archive from Alfred Hospital trainee. Handcrafted wooden box with parquetry Maltese cross in center. Box is made with multiple timber types and shades, is finished with a gloss finish. Two brass hinges allow the box to open. Hand written note on buff card paper with sticky tape holding item together enclosed within on small card from Louisa Mann stating "Affectionate Xmas greetings from Louisa Mann Alfred Hospital" Four rubber stoppers on base, eight screws visible on base holding wood together Black text marking on underside of box 392/02.3 White sticker with black ink marking 392/02+3[Affectionate Xmas/ greetings/ from/ Louisa Mann/ Alfred Hospital] [392/02.3] [392/02+3]alfred hospital, alfred nurses hospital league, ahnl, wooden box, handmade wood item, lousia mann, parquetry, handcrafted, timber box, maltese cross -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Girschik and Streker families
Photograph was taken on the 10 March 1945 of two family groups of German internees at no 3 camp Tatura Victoria. Back row (left to right): Helga Girschik, Rudolf Girschik, Lothar Streker and Daniel Streker. Front row (left to right): Peter Girschik (standing), Elfriede Girschik holding baby Herbert, Elisabeth Streker and Liselotte Streker. AWM number 030245/04Black and white photograph 3 men and a girl standing behind a boy standing and 3 ladies sitting. Lady on left is holding a baby. Tree stump to right of photograph with a tree behind the men and barracks behind that. 818 in front of ladiescamp 3 tatura, helga girschik, rudolf girschik, lothar streker, daniel streker, peter girschik, elfriede girschik, herbert girschik, elisabeth streker, liselotte streker, german internees ww2, 030245/04