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Camperdown & District Historical Society
Photograph - ''Wuurong'' homestead, Camperdown, c1870s
"'Wuurong'' homestead (originally 'Basin Banks') was built c1867 by Donald McNicol (1812-1903) shepherd, store owner and pastoralist. The property was leased c1870 by James Dawson (1806-1900) Guardian of the Aborigines, pastoralist and environmentalist. James Dawson renamed the property 'Wuurrong'. His daughter, Isabella Park Dawson (1842-1929), recorded the languages and customs of Western Victorian First Nations people and together with her father, published the book "Australian Aborigines" (1881).Black and white photograph of ''Wuurong'' homestead Front: An Early Photograph of "Wuurrong" Built By Donald McNicolcamperdown, cdhs, wuurong, djargurd wurrung, djargurdwurrung, cdhsfirstnations -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Financial record - Davidson Account Book, 1895
This is a financial record of goods bought from the Warrnambool property of Woodend owned by the Davidson family. Entry dates are from 1895 to 1924. The property Woodend was founded by James Davidson in 1853/1854. James Davidson came to Australia in 1847 and arrived in Warrnambool with his family and his brother in 1850. He had a store in Warrnambool in partnership with J.C. A Kruger and was also an auctioneer. He died as a result of an accident at sea in 1862 and his family continued on at the Woodend farm.This item is of interest as a record of the day to day purchases of a Warrnambool farmer in the late 19th and 20th centuries.This is a hard covered book with a mottled pattern on the cover. The binding is black. The pages contain printed red lines and hand written entries in black ink.warrnambool woodend farm, davidson farm -
Greensborough Historical Society
Sketch - Digital image, William Poulter's Bonnie Vale [sketch], 1925c
Copy of sketch of William Poulter's property "Bonnie Vale". William Poulter and his wife Mary arrived in Victoria in 1849 and settled in Greensborough in 1853, constructing "Bonnie Vale" soon after their arrival. The old house was completely destroyed by fire circa 1960. Bonnie Vale, if existent in modern times would have been found in south eastern centre of Poulter Reserve, over the Plenty River is the house property known as 'Blackjack' on 59 Hume Street.Greensborough pioneer family Digital copy of black and white sketch. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Happy Hollow plaque, 05/02/1840o
The land surrounding Happy Hollow farm at Plenty was purchased by Francis Wickham in 1840. The land was later subdivided and held by various owners including Charles Partington (1875) and John McLaughlin who leased the property in 1892 to Robert Emmett Whatmough who erected the first dwelling on the property. The land was later owned by Mrs Betty Bell and was purchased by Parks Victoria in 1994 to form part of the Plenty Gorge Parklands. This plaque was laid by Plenty Historical Society.Happy Hollow was an example of early settlement along the Plenty River.Digital copy of colour photograph. Plaque at Plenty Gorge Parklands.plenty river, happy hollow, happy hollow farm, robert emmett whatmough, betty bell, john mclaughlin, charles partington, parks victoria -
St Kilda Historical Society
Administrative record - Poster, War Damage Commission, 1942
Government notice of entitlement to compensation for war damage, under the National Security (War Damage to Property) Regulations, from 1 January 1942, and an instruction not to seek compensation until instructed. The War Damage Commission was established under Commonwealth national security legislation to pay compensation for direct war damage. It collected money from local councils through a levy based on property values. Payments were not generally to be made until after the war ended.White paper, discoloured with age, printed in blackwar damage commission -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Balnarring Camp Property
A photo of a group of people at a Stan Savige's property in Balnarring. It appears to be a Legatee function and is the same building that is in the photo at 00398 which says No 7 Legacy Club Somers. The man standing on the right hand side could be Legatee Stan Savige. Legatee Savige had a beach side property that he allowed to be used for summer camps and outings by Legacy. In the early years of Legacy there were camps and picnics. In the 1930s permanent camp buildings were erected.A record of an early function at Somers and an original building at Somers Camp.Black and white photo of a group of people in the porch of a house.Handwritten on reverse 'I just adore poodle face to the left of your chair. Good old Carlo!!' Printed 'Kodak Print / B 300 'somers camp, legatee event -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Administrative record - Electoral Roll, 1915
Voting registers, or electoral rolls, are a census of those who were eligible to vote. They are valuable because a country-wide census was not taken until 1911. Early electoral rolls give an individual name, residence, status of property occupation/ownership, and the rate value of the property. Supplementary Electoral Rolls are arranged by electoral district and subdistrict. Name, Address, Occupation and gender for thirteen subdivisions. Electoral rolls were published by each state during election years.Supplementary Electoral Roll for the Commonwealth Division of Bendigo, State Assembly District of Bendigo, and State Electoral Province of Bendigo for 1952 (made up to 16th May 1952). Includes Name, Address, Occupation and gender for thirteen subdivisions. Assembled and bound with staples, and a light green card cover and pages.Stamped on cover as owned by Harold Curnow, Accountant and Auditor, Colonial mutual Building, View Street, Bendigo.electoral rolls, voting in bendigo -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - 'Raheen', Studley Park Road (Kew), c.1965
"The first section of Raheen was commenced in 1870 with an extension added in 1884. It was designed by William Salway and built for Edward Latham of the Carlton Brewery. Sir Henry Wrixon, prominent Melbourne barrister and solicitor, later owned and resided at the property. In 1917 Raheen was purchased by the Catholic Church and became the official residence of Archbishop Mannix, as well as four other Catholic archbishops of Melbourne. In 1981 the Church sold the property and it again reverted to a private residence." (Victorian Heritage Database, 2023)This work forms part of the collection assembled by the historian Dorothy Rogers (1905-1973), donated to the Kew Historical Society by her son in 2015. The manuscripts, photographs, maps, and documents were sourced by her from both family and local collections or produced as references for her print publications. Many were directly used by Rogers in writing ‘Lovely Old Homes of Kew’ (1961) and 'A History of Kew' (1973), or the numerous articles on local history that she produced for suburban newspapers. Most of the photographs in the collection include detailed annotations in her hand. The Rogers Collection provides a comprehensive insight into the working habits of a historian from the 1960s to the 1970s. Original, monochrome print copy of a photograph of Raheen in Studley Park Road (Kew). The unrendered red brick house with tower has a toe story section at right with a double colonnade and a single story section at left. The photographs predates the restoration of the gardens and house by te. Pratt family. Annotation verso: "Raheen. R. C. Archbishops Palace, Studley Park Road, Kew".reheen, mansions -- kew (vic.), studley park road -
National Wool Museum
Quilt
The quilt was made by Ada Maud Allen, the grandmother of the donor. Mrs Allen was from a Queensland wool growing property and was a prolific wool quilter. She was noted for her quilt making and also made items such as dressing gowns. She exhibited at many country shows and with the Queensland Country Women's Association. The wool used in the quilt was from her own property. The quilt was made in the 1930s and subsequently used by Mrs Allen's children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.Wool quilt made by Ada Maud Allen, c.1930s. Detail of woollen quilt made by Ada Maud Allen, c.1930s. The woollen contents of the quilt and aspects of its construction can be seen. Conservation report and treatment proposals prepared by Abigail Hart, Textile Conservation, 19-1-01, for quilts 430 and 4053. Conservation treatment proposal prepared by Abigail Hart, Textile Conservation, 19-4-2001, for quilt 430. Report on the conservation treatment undertaken on the quilt by Abigail Hart, textile conservator. Country Women's Association pamphlet 'Use More Wool' Letter to Miss Ruth Lane, 30 November 1991 Letter to Mrs Allen from Margaret Travill, 22 March 1934 Letter to Mrs Allen from S.J. Rayment, 23 March 1934 Letter to Mrs Allen from E. Maitham, 21 April 1934, page 1 Letter to Mrs Allen from E. Maitham, 21 April 1934 page 2 Instructions on making woollen quilts page 1 Instructions on making woollen quilts page 2 Allen family photos from Queensland Museum page 1 - stud lambs Allen family photos from Queensland Museum page 5 - 'Nalemba', Sept. 1918 Allen family photos from Queensland Museum page 2 - at 'Stanbroke', early 1942 Allen family photos from Queensland Museum page 3 - 'Stanbroke', 1936 Allen family photos from Queensland Museum page 4 - Mr Marsh, Shearing Contractor Allen family photos from Queensland Museum page 6 - Mrs A. M. Allen c.1937 with grandson Allen Photos taken before conservation treatment March 2002quilting handicrafts, allen, mrs ada maud, quilting, handicrafts -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Photograph - Bogong, 1953
This photo is part of the Fred Griffith Photographic Collection documenting his time with the Australian Alpine Club and the formation of the Albury Ski Club. Frederick Charles “Fred” Griffith was born in Albury, NSW on 2 March 1910. Educated in Albury and Geelong Grammar. Beginning in 1927 he spent many years working first as a jackeroo and on a range of prominent pastoral and merino stud properties in NSW and Queensland. In 1935 he repurchased his former family property “Toonallook"Black and white photograph of two women in snow smiling, wearing ski attire and holding skis over their shoulders. Standing on snow with sky and hills in the background. Stamped - SUPER / G & D . SERVICE Pencil - 61bogong, falls creek, snow, snowfields -
Bacchus Marsh & District Historical Society
Photograph, Tom Oliver and family at Woodside, Parwan 1883
The family in this photograph is believed to be the Oliver family. Thomas Oliver a farmer advocated for a school at Parwan near Bacchus Marsh. This image depicts him and members of his family at his property, Woodside in 1883. The Woodside property was formerly owned by John Cook. The Olivers lived at Woodside during the 1870s and 1880s. Thomas Oliver retired around 1888 and moved to 'Elam's Cottage' in Bacchus Marsh. Three months after moving to Bacchus Marsh he died.Small sepia unframed photograph on card with gold border framing photograph. Housed in the album, 'Photographs of Bacchus Marsh and District in 1883 by Stevenson and McNicoll'. An image depicting a family group in front of a farm house. There are three men, two women and two small children. A rectangular shaped brick house is in the background. It has two chimneys and a tiled or slate roof. Behind the house can be seen a separate weatherboard farm building.On the front: Stevenson & McNicoll. Photo. 108 Elizabeth St. Melbourne. COPIES CAN BE OBTAINED AT ANY TIME. On the back: LIGHT & TRUTH inscribed on a banner surmounted by a representation of the rising sun. Copies of this Portrait can be had at any time by sending the Name and Post Office Money Order or Stamps for the amount of order to STEVENSON & McNICOLL LATE BENSON & STEVENSON, Photographers. 108 Elizabeth Street, MELBOURNE. stevenson and mcnicoll 1883 photographs of bacchus marsh and district, farms, farmers, oliver family parwan vic. -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Letter, Letter to the Minister for Minister Supply
This illustrates the early attempts to have a water supply connected to Cowes. Shows figures on local properties and what is required for water supply. Also the history of local guesthouses.HistoricalFoolscap carbon copy of letter to the Minister of Water Supply. Seven pages of typewritten letter. water supply, shire of phillip island island, agriculture, population, cowes, isle of wight hotel, bonnie doon guest house, d.h.robb, r.a. grayden, h.v. johnston, j. thornborrow, charmandene guesthouse, mrs a. anderson -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Painting, "Busch's Weir" - Oil on canvas by Hermann Otto ("Hof") Busch (1880-1960), 1953
In the 1930s, Hermann Busch constructed a concrete wall across Dandenong Creek, forming "Busch's Weir" on his Bayswater property, "Waldheim". The weir wall was demolished in the 1960s.One of two paintings of weir across Dandenong Creek, mounted in beveled edge wooden frame with ornate corner moldings. (See Reg #4856B for other of two paintings in the pair)Hof Busch 1953 -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Painting, "Busch's Weir" - Oil on canvas by Hermann Otto ("Hof") Busch (1880-1960), 1953
In the 1930s, Hermann Busch constructed a concrete wall across Dandenong Creek, forming "Busch's Weir" on his Bayswater property, "Waldheim". The weir wall was demolished in the 1960s.One of two paintings of weir across Dandenong Creek, mounted in beveled edge wooden frame with ornate corner moldings. (See Reg #4856 for other of two paintings in the pair)Hof Busch 1953 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Negative - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Kangaroo Ground-Queenstown Road, Aug. 1960
(Kangaroo Ground-St Andrews Road) “Rymers” Corner – shifting Hawthorn hedges on Tompkins property Council’s Drott 6 Woods Drott 9 August 1960Record of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, shire of eltham, 1960-08, garden hill, kangaroo ground, kangaroo ground-queenstown road, kangaroo ground-st andrews road, rymers corner, bulldozer, drott -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Photograph - Hawthorn Road, 464, Caulfield South
9 digital photographs of a group of houses in Hawthorn Road Caulfield South that are about to be demolished for a new property development Photographer Claire Barton 30/07/2010hawthorn road, caulfield south, houses -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, John Cook, 1978-79
The McHaffie brothers came to Phillip Island in 1842. They settled on the sheltered, west side of the Island. William went back to Scotland leaving David in sole charge of the property.Site of the first house built on Phillip island at Ventnor, showing the McHaffie Lagoon.coloured photograph, mchaffie lagoon, ventnor phillip island, john cook, first settlers -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Marilyn Smith, Ashmead: 43 Grimshaw Street Greensborough, 2023
This house was built for Doctor Ted Cordner and family in the early 1930s. Doctor Cordner ran his medical practice from his home. The property was sold in 2012.2p., text and col. imagesgrimshaw street greensborough, ashmead, cordner family -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph, Picnic at Orchard House, Cup Day 1909, 1909
The photograph depicts a large group (around 100) of merchant seamen, apprentices and officers at Malvern property, Orchard House, belonging to Mr George Higgins, in November 1019. Mr Higgins was a civil engineer, MCE, engineer in chief for the Victorian Railway, he also managed the contractors for the Princes Bridge.His sister Ina Higgins was first woman to graduate in Horticulture at Burnley and may have known another graduate there, Frederica Godfrey who established the Mission garden circa 1917-18. This image adds to the record of significant supporters and hosts across Melbourne that the Mission could call on to entertain seafarers in the early 20th C.Small monchrome photograph, fading to upper righthand quarter1909, cup day, malvern, george higgins, orchard house, beatrice elizabeth higgins (nee shuter), mrs shuter, charles shuter, ina higgins, picnics, social events, entertainments, sailors, goldsmith album -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Alan Partington 1933, 1933_
Alan Partington in 1933. In this year he married Wyn Leed in Warragul where they lived for some years before returning to Melbourne and settling on the family property in Greensborough.Digital copy of black and white photographalan partington -
Greensborough Historical Society
Memoir, Life at Willis Vale, 2011
The Partington family farmed the property known as Willis Vale from 1878 into the mid 20th century. In this article Faye Fort (nee Partington) recalls life in Greensborough.Historical reference to the property 'Willis Vale' and its eventual destruction. Describes family relationships within the Partington family.3 page history of the Partington Family's life at 'Willis Vale' homestead in Greensborough during the early 20th Century. Includes original hand written text from author. willis vale, faye fort, sarah price, plenty river, greensborough, partington family, whatmough family, william james partington, annie may partington, gary partington, cordner family, methodist church -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Avril Salter, Yallambie Homestead, by Avril Salter, 1970_
This history of Yallambie Homestead was written by Avril Salter in 1970. It covers the property since its original land grant, to the homestead until and after its alteration in 1923. A history of one of the areas homesteads which is still in use today.Research article, 43 pages, text only. Photographs which accompanied the original text were lost.yallambie homestead, yallambie, avril salter -
Orbost & District Historical Society
hand shears, early 20th century
These hand shears were used for sheep shearing. They appear to be dual purpose sheep or topiary shears. They would have been used on a rural property in early Orbost. This item is an example of a hand tool used commonly before the widespread use of power tools.A pair of metal hand shears with a circular loop handle. On blade - Red Reaper Hand Shears 219 Ward & Payne 303 SHEFFIELD ENGLANDtool hand-shears -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Bonds Road, Lower Plenty, Autumn Excursion to Lower Plenty area, 18 April 1998, 18/04/1998
Eltham Heritage Study Tour; Russell Yeoman and society members on Bonds Road opposite Rosehill 1856(?) property. Includes people from the Friends of the Lower Plenty.Roll of 35mm colour negative film, 2 stripsKodak Gold 200-6activities, anne paul, blanche shallard, bonds road, lower plenty, opal smith, rosehill, sue law, doug orford, russell yeoman -
National Wool Museum
Sample, Wool
Long wool staple from the property of Mr Clive McAdam of "Drysdale", Mooralla, from a five year old wether, in the bush for 3 1/2 years.wool - biology, drysdale, mooralla -
National Wool Museum
Program, Southern Districts 1989 Victorian Merino Field Days
"Southern Districts 1989 Victorian Merino Field Days". Program for a field day held in 1989 whereby various merino stud owners opened their properties for visits.merino sheep sheep stations, australian association of stud merino breeders limited, merino sheep, sheep stations -
National Wool Museum
Program, Southern Districts 1988 Victorian Merino Field Days
"Southern Districts 1988 Victorian Merino Field Days". Program for a field day held in 1988 whereby various merino stud owners opened their properties for visits.merino sheep sheep stations, australian association of stud merino breeders limited, merino sheep, sheep stations -
National Wool Museum
Program, Southern Districts 1990 Victorian Merino Field Days
"Southern Districts 1990 Victorian Merino Field Days". Program for a field day held in 1990 whereby various merino stud owners opened their properties for visits.merino sheep sheep stations, australian association of stud merino breeders limited, merino sheep, sheep stations -
National Wool Museum
Program, Southern Districts 1991 Victorian Merino Field Days
"Southern Districts 1991 Victorian Merino Field Days". Program for a field day held in 1991 whereby various merino stud owners opened their properties for visits.merino sheep sheep stations, australian association of stud merino breeders limited, merino sheep, sheep stations -
National Wool Museum
Program, Southern Districts 1992 Victorian Merino Field Days
"Southern Districts 1992 Victorian Merino Field Days". Program for a field day held in 1992 whereby various merino stud owners opened their properties for visits.merino sheep sheep stations, australian association of stud merino breeders limited, merino sheep, sheep stations