Black and white photograph of a horse drawn bus with the destination Northcote to Clifton Hill, with the driver on top of the vehicle, whip and his well covered legs. Has two horses harnessed. Appears to be a narrow gauge railway in front of the horses. See Reg Item 1784 for a newspaper clipping featuring the same photo - reported to be the last horse bus Clifton Hill to Collingwood. Photo from the Collection of the Department of Infrastructure now with the Public Records Office - image number H5. Note: this photo is now out of copyright and was not an original VR photograph, but one copied from another source and collected as their Heritage series.Has Department of Infrastructure copy right stamp on rear and number "H 5" in ink on rear and "5-2"trams, tramways, horse buses, clifton hill

Councilor John Pollock Spiers was elected as a member of council in 1893 to 1902, 1904 to 1910 and 1915 to1918.He was appointed to two terms as :President 1889-90 and 1899-1900.Original Historic Photo.Sepia photo,oval,with gold trim,of Councilor John Pollock Spiers, set in light grey mount which forms a horse shoe.The photo is second from bottom of left side of horse shoe.It forms part of collection of photos of all councilors for 1885-86. Presented by the President G.Rennie Esq. to the Ballarat Shire Council 1885-86.ballarat shire council, spiers john pollock 1893 1902, 1904 1910, 1915 1918

Councilor James Baird was elected to council in1863-65 and was the first President for the Ballarat Shire. He was re-elected in1868 to 1887. His Presidential terms were 1863-64, 1874-75,1875-76,1879-80,Part of Original Historic Photo of councilors for 1885-86.Photo of Councilor James Baird is in sepia and is at the top left of a horse shoe shaped mount,which is light grey. Around the oval photo is gold edging.It is part of a collection of photos of all councilors for the year 1885-86.The "horse shoe " is set on a deeper grey mount. Presented by the President,G.Rennie,Esq. to the Ballarat Shire Council, 1885-86.1885 1886, ballarat shire council, baird james

Black and white photograph, mounted on cardboard, showing the front of the Mardling Bros General Store. At either side of photo is a horse cart with a man standing near the horse. Between these carts, stand 2 men, 3 women (one holding a baby), and 4 small children.On back of photo (some illegible): "This photo was taken 1903" | "Blackie" | "11539" [crossed out] | "6:4 5:8 In" | "Intelegent [illeg. - possibly] Intellegent"general store, mardling brothers, mardling bros, mardling family

Laminated A4 sheet of paper, to act as an interpretive sign on Ballarat Horse Tram No. 1, prior to the reconstruction of the tram being completed. A new sign was made upon completion in late 1992. Sign or sheet gives details of the history of the horse tram and when it was acquired by the Museum.trams, tramways, horse trams, btps, signs, interpretation

Copy of photo, on brown card, laminated. Images shows horse drawn cart, two horses, on side of cart 'Clapton & Jones, Drapers, Fancy Goodsmen & C.' Written on bottom in biro ' ex-pupils Stan Clapton & Fletcher Jones start on an early business venture'education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s.

These badges were issued to a member of the Warrnambool Racing Club for the season1957-1958 and includes a male member’s badge and the lady’s badge issued to him. Horse race meetings have been held in Warrnambool since the early days of settlement (late 1840s) and the Warrnambool Racing Club was formed in 1854. Races were first held at the current site of the Warrnambool Racecourse in the late 1850s. Today the chief event of the Warrnambool racing calendar is the May Racing Carnival, held over three days and featuring the well-known Warrnambool Grand Annual Steeplechase.These badges are retained as examples of Warrnambool Racing Club members and ladies badges of the late 1950s..1 A metal badge, four sided, in an irregular shape. The outer rim has gold edging and there is an image in green, red and white of a horse and rider clearing a hurdle. The gold lettering has a white background. At the top of the badge is a metal ring with a brown cord with a metal fastener attached. .2 A gold-coloured badge in the shape of a triangle with gold lettering. This is attached to the brown cord of badge .1 above. .1 Warrnambool Racing Club. Not Transferable. Season 1957-58. 161. Stokes .2 W.R.C. Lady. Season 1957-58. 161. Stokes warrnambool racing club, history of warrnambool, badge

The original small, pioneer cottage was built in the late 1840s to early1850s, by an unknown pioneer. It was located on part of a 30 Acre allotment that was originally part of Dendy’s Special Survey granted in 1841. The doors and window sashes, (made of red deal joinery timber), as well as the brass locks and fittings, are from the original cottage, and were imported from England. The fire-place bricks are from the original cottage, and are sun-dried, (not kiln fired), and are hand-made. Convict marks can be seen on two bricks. There is a small display of external cladding shingles from the original pioneer cottage. These shingles were hand-split, and most likely made from locally collected timber The nails included in this display were used to fasten the shingles on the original cottage, and are also hand-made. The cottage was occupied by William Box and family from 1865 until 1914 when it was sold to William Reitman who resided there until 1950. The enamel nameplate, “Colonial”, on the wall of the cottage, was the name chosen for the original pioneer cottage by Mr William Reitman, when he purchased the property in around 1915, for 1200 Pounds approximately. In 1974 Mr Lewis, a timber specialist, found the dilapidated building on property he had recently purchased in Jasper Rd and suggested it be reconstructed and relocated. Moorabbin Council agreed and the cottage was rebuilt just about 250 metres from its original site. The cost of the rebuild was met by 'Victoria's 150th Committee, plus a small grant from the City of Moorabbin, and Mr Laurie Lewis donated much of the timber for the reconstruction. The re-constructed cottage plan has followed faithfully the original dimensions, and plan of the original pioneer cottage, and as many original items from that cottage’s long occupation have been incorporated. The photographs in Album 1 record the progress of the reconstruction from February 1984 to the First Public Open Day November 18th 1984 and this Celebration in October 1987This Newspaper photograph of Frank Thatche,r CMHS Vice President, riding a penny - farthing during a display by the Vintage Bicycle Club in 1987 is an example of the community events held at Box Cottage after the Reconstruction was completed. The Moorabbin Standard Newspaper was the local paper for the City of Moorabbin until it was absorbed by The Leader Newspaper Group Ltd. late 20thCentury. Mrs H. Deam and Mr A. Smith, CMHS members, took these photographs to record the progress of the ‘Reconstruction’ from February 1984 to November 1984. Although 'Box Cottage' is a re-construction, it is an unique museum that, being located in the midst of a modern community in Ormond Victoria, can educate and demonstrate many aspects of the early settler’s way of life in Victoria. As such, it is an invaluable resource for students and all kinds of visitors. 1 Black and white photograph in the Moorabbin Standard Newspaper October 1987 of Frank Thatcher , CMHS Vice-President, riding a 107 year old Penny- farthing bicycle at Box Cottage Joyce Park Ormond. He is assisted by Mr Harry Clarke, President of the Vintage Cycle Club of Victoria.brighton, moorabbin, highett, ormond, mckinnon, cottages, pioneers, colonial, dendy henry, box william, box elizabeth, reitman william, convicts lewis timber co. ltd., deam h, smith arthur, museums, box alonzo, moody & smith builders highett, the moorabbin standard newspaper, the leader newspaper pty ltd., thatcher frank, clarke harry, vintage bicycle club victoria, bicycles, penny-farthing bicycles

This shaving strop is typical of those used in barbers shops. It was used to sharpen the edge of a straight blade razor.This item is of social and historical interest and belonged mainly to the era prior to the invention of safety blades and electric razors.Light brown double leather strop with black leather handle at one end and metal hook at the other end. There is text on both ends of the strap and the handle.On handle Super 99."Sharpen" on strap section with carborundum at the other end. On the reverse: genuine horse hide Finish . shaving strop, barber's strop, warrnambool

Mural of US and Australian troops in a rubber plantation, vehicles in backgroundPhoto courtesy of 1 Tp A Sqn 4th/19th Prince of Wales Light Horse Rgt 1965-66mural, 4/19 prince of wales light horse regt

Season 1990/91 Metropolitan & Country Trotting Association Membership BadgeEnamelled Yellow and Black Badge Front: Imprint of horse, sulky, driver / Metropolitan & Country Trotting Association/ 90/91. Back: Not Transferable / 4101.harness racing, trotting, badge, membership, 1990/91, metropolitan & country trotting association, m&cta

The pamphlet was found under the floorboards during works to the building Damaged and weathered pamphlets for a Circus and Show by the Wirth Bros Various text and illustrations depicting the activities of the show including horses, tigers and elephants and monkeys. 18th May 1898 historic newspaper, 1898, warracknabeal court house

Soft cover red and yellow book titled Celebrating Mooroolbark - Mooroolbark Community Centre and Festivals compiled by the Mooroolbark History Group IncForeword by Shire of Lillydale West Riding Councillors, 1979-1980 - Kevin Lonergan, Alan Smith, Allister Lee Archer, Robyn Barker, and Yarra Ranges Councillors for Mooroolbark, 2012 - Terry Avery, Len Cox, Richard Higgins.

The Manifolds were a significant pioneering pastoral family in Western Victoria. The donated riding jodhpurs originally belonged to Mrs Edward Manifold, formally Beatrice Mary Synnot Anderson. Beatrice was Edward Manifold’s cousin once removed whom he married in 1900. Edward, the son of John Manifold, was born on 15 November 1868 and educated at Geelong and Melbourne Grammar schools and at Trinity Hall, Cambridge (B.A., 1891). He chose the Danedite portion of land at Purrumbete, and on the death of his bachelor brother Thomas Peter (1863-1895), after a hunting accident, he took over his allocation, Wiridgil. He also owned Boortkoi, near Hexham and on these properties, he ran merino sheep, a Lincoln stud which dated back to 1870, and Shorthorn cattle. 3000 acres were also leased to dairy farmers. Edward was a member of Hampden Shire Council in 1909-31 and three times president at Camperdown. The town was largely bordered by Manifold land and partly dependent upon the local pastoral dynasties, which benefited the local area from the families’ various business interests. Though an offer to build public baths to commemorate the Queen Victoria Jubilee in 1897 was not proceeded with, the town acquired a hospital, a reserve on Mount Leura, a clock tower and a cricket pavilion, as well as notable donations from the Manifolds to St Paul's Church and the grammar school. Edward was a keen polo player and racing man. He was also a successful owner of steeplechasers and a committeeman of the Victoria Racing Club for many years. He was also a member of many Western District racing clubs. On the 16 July 1900, Edward had married his sixteen-year-old cousin Beatrice Mary Synnot Anderson by whom he had three sons Thomas Peter, Andrew and Robert Edward Manifold. Edwards's estate at his death was valued for probate at nearly £500,000. Edward died following an operation on 14 February 1931 at a private hospital in Yarra Vale Melbourne. Beatrice passed away in 1954, aged 79 in Ballarat where she was born in 1874. Contextual historic Family background: The Manifold brothers Thomas (1809-1875), John (1811-1877) and Peter (1817-1885) were the fourth, fifth and sixth sons of William Manifold and Mary, nee Barnes, of Courthouse Farm, Bromborough, Cheshire, England. The family had decided to emigrate to Van Diemen's Land. Thomas was sent ahead, arriving in Hobart Town on 23rd January 1828 with £1500 and a letter of recommendation from the Colonial Office. Thomas acquired 1280 acres on the west bank of the Tamar River. John and Peter, with their parents and three sisters, arrived on 8th July 1831. Land grants by then had finished but William brought ninety acres next to his son Thomas’ land and on the combined properties the family built Kelso House. The Manifolds’ properties were comparatively poor and when news of the Port Phillip District, in Victoria reached Thomas, he lost no time in coming to see for himself in February 1836. He was impressed with what he saw and hurried back to Tasmania to buy lambs and ewes. With one of his brothers, on July 9th he landed his stores at Point Henry and proceeded to occupy both sides of the Moorabool River. Thomas, at the end of the year, returned to Tasmania and left Peter and John to run the new property. Thomas, however, returned to Victoria for several visits and on one of these visits he, along with his brothers, examined the country near Ballarat. In December 1838 they managed to penetrate the Stony Rises, and Peter and John reached Lake Purrumbete and the Mount Leura country. During this time, on 4th July 1838, Thomas married Jane Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Captain Walter Synnot, formerly of Ballinate, County Armagh, Ireland, and then of Van Diemen's Land. Thomas joined his brothers, and they occupied the Purrumbete run in January 1839. On the journey to Purrumbete they could not take their stock and drays through the Stony Rises, so went north of Lake Corangamite, to the neck of land between it and Lake Gnarpurt. By April the move from Moorabool area was complete. As yet they had no hut and were working day and night, but their delight in their new run was unbounded. John wrote to his mother: “We are at last got to the land we wished for it is a beautiful place, and cannot be surpassed by any I have ever seen”. The three brothers occupied Purrumbete together, breeding both sheep and cattle until Thomas went to Grassmere run on the Merri River near Warrnambool in 1844. John and Peter soon gave up breeding sheep but retained the well-known '3M' brand for the cattle. These were Shorthorns, derived from four bulls originally imported by the Boldon brothers and later improved by further importations, and were renowned for size and quality. By the time of the gold rush in 1851, John and Peter were breeding over 1000 head a year, as well as fattening stores. The diggings at this time had disorganised Grassmere by drawing away Thomas's men, and his wife decided to take her two sons and two daughters to Europe for their education. Thomas gave up the property next year, went to England to join his family, and eventually brought the family back to live in Melbourne. At Purrumbete things were different. The brothers, John and Peter, preferred black stockmen to white, so the discovery of gold upset them very little while providing the very market they required. John was on his second visit to England when the rush started, and Peter went in his turn soon after John returned. On 2 September 1856 John married Marion Thomson, at Cormiston, Van Diemen's Land. They had four daughters and five sons, from three of whom, William Thomson, James Chester and Edward, the later generations of the family descend. Through the years the brothers had to contend with the scab, fluke and footrot, depression, rabbits, bush fires and pleuro-pneumonia. In 1861 they appointed as manager Henry Manifold Matson, their nephew, who had already been with them for five years. Thomas died in Melbourne on 7 November 1875, John at Purrumbete on 3 January 1877 and Peter at Purrumbete on 31 July 1885. Devout members of the Church of England, John and Peter, during their lives, gave generously towards building St Paul's Church, Camperdown, and guaranteed part of the vicar's stipend. Peter was a member of the Hampden and Heytesbury Roads Board from 1859 and carried on into the Hampden Shire Council when it was formed in 1864. However, it was not for public works that they were known, but for their personal example. In a new land where speculators and adventurers were all too common, the Manifold brothers were among those who intended it to be their home and their children's home. Industrious, unpretentious and hospitable, they were respected in their community as men of the highest integrity. This riding habit is a characteristic example of the type and style of riding clothes that well-dressed ladies wore in the 1920s. It highlights the changes that were beginning in society for women. Prior to 1918 ladies still had to ride side-saddle with skirts over Jodhpurs. Society of the time regarded women riding astride as unseemly and just not done. This riding habit is particularly significant on a number of levels, it shows the beginnings of change in society's attitudes through women's fashion after the First World War. A change that was to bring a start to a more liberating societal attitude towards women after the successful establishment of the Representation of People Act 1918 that gave women the right to vote. This garments provenance is linked to one of Victoria's important pioneering families the Manifolds, one of the first families that came from Van Diemen's land to settle the Western District of Victoria in 1844. Originally the garment belonged to the wife of the great-grandson of pioneer William Manifold, Edward Manifold who married Beatrice May Synnot Anderson, Edwards Cousin in 1900. The garment was made by the Mayfair tailors J. Busvine & Co. in the early to mid-1920s (estimate) who at the turn of the century were tailors to the Courts of Europe. Their clothing is highly collectible today and examples can be found in a number of significant museum collections around the world, notably the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the FIDM in Los Angeles. Jodhpurs, part of a three-piece, side saddle riding habit tailored for Mrs Edward Manifold, with four buttons to the front material black woolen twill the legs are cuffed below the knee with 8 buttons holes which are reinforced to the inside with fabric. Cream Satin waistband and removable chamois lining to the seat makers label Busvines Co. tailored for Mrs Edward Manifold.Embroidered in blue on a Satin Cream label to Jodhpurs "Busvine Ltd / 4, Brook St, London. W. No." Hand written in black ink script "523/ Mrs Edward Manifold"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, side saddle riding habit, side saddle riding outfit, breeches, mrs edward manifold, beatrice manifold, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road

Would have been attached to a horse halter or bridle over horse's eyes to prevent flies infecting horse's eyes.Coloured string hand knotted into a fringed object. Colours have faded, but appears to have been red, green & yellow.

Guests seated at the Shire of Eltham Centenary Dinner in 1971. The tables dressed in white tablecoths surrounded by a display of greenery. The event was held in the West Riding Hall, Petrie Park Community Centre, Montmorency. This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book ,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, shire of eltham, shire of eltham centenary, official dinner, centenary celebrations, henry petrie community centre montmorency

Guests seated at the Shire of Eltham Centenary Dinner in 1971. The tables dressed in white tablecoths surrounded by a display of greenery. The event was held in the West Riding Hall, Petrie Park Community Centre, Montmorency. This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book, "Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, shire of eltham, shire of eltham centenary, official dinner, centenary celebrations, petrie park community centre montmorency

Testing included bicycle riding, developing team spirit, being modest in victory, knotting, personal hygiene. [Methodist Church of Australasia Methodist Order of Knights Commanders' Handbook, 1957, pg 32)Four round embroidered 4th Class Physical Methodist Order of Knights merit badge. The badges are gold with blue embroidery of an athelete.methodist order of knights

Glass was an Anglican clergyman resident in Lancefield where he taught motorcycle riding skills to others. The article was headed "I'd rather be teaching than burying." The article was a reprint from the Anglican "See".(1) Geoff Glass, head & shoulders, wearing motor cycle helmet; (2) Geoff Glass, cornering on his motocycle.C&N & person identification.glass, geoff, anglican vicar, motorcycle lessons

Black and white photograph on outside. Buildings L and back. At centre, horse-drawn float carrying approximately twelve people, dressed mainly in white, with heads covered. Driver at centre wearing hat. Flat decorated with foliage. Two horses pulling float. At L, horse and rider. Large trees in back, two standing figures at R. Inscriptions: on board written in ink 'Easter Fair, 1919'. On back - 'Druid's Easter Fair, 1919, in pencil.person, group, easter procession

Black and white photo titled Bendigo - the way we were. The photo shows the front of the Manchester Arms Hotel. It has a veranda with iron lace across the front and M.U.I.O. Odd Fellows Hall painted on the brickwork above the veranda. In front of the hotel is a bridal party in their horse drawn vehicles. All the horses are grey and the two pulling the bride's open carriage are wearing a tasselled, open weave blanket. The second vehicle is a coach type pulled by four horses.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - the manchester arms, m.u.i.o. odd fellows hall

Set of three colour photographs of possibly the former stables at the rear of the former Canberra Hotel, corner Macarthur St and Creswick Road. Was known in the horse tram days as the Vine Hotel. Attached to the worksheet notes is an item prepared by Alan Bradley for the Jan. 2003 issue of Fares Please! The first paragraph notes the visit to the premises, now a Bed & Breakfast known as "A Special Occasion". Thought that the stables were used to stable horses during the horse tram days.horse trams, canberra hotel, vine hotel, stables

Large coloured photograph on heavy cardboard backing depicting man in shirt sleeves and braces spraying citrus (?) trees. The 4 iron wheeled spray tank surmounted by a belt driven pumping engine (2 wheels) is drawn by 2 draught horses harnessed; the rear horse in collar and blinkers, has white socks on both back legs; the far horse has white socks on 3 legs and a white blaze on its face. Some colouring on the photograph.men, spraying, horse drawn cart, spraying equipment, student working outside, orchard

Cream satin ribbon 4.5 cm wide ruched over a flexible frame. A 44 cm long loop of cream ribbon 1.5cm wide attaches at the top of the horse-shoe. A spray of waxed orange blossom, and two fabric leaves are attached to the top front of the horse-shoe.costume accessories, female, wedding horse-shoe charm

Large horse-shoe, covered in 5 cm wide ribbon. A 55 cm loop of cream 1.0 cm wide nylon ribbon for hanging, is attached to the top of the horse-shoe with a bow, and a spray of waxed orange blossom - two flowers, four buds, and two fabric leaves.To Merle, wishing you a married life of Happiness and Joy. With love from Bartina.costume accessories, female, wedding horse-shoe charm

Photocopy of an Invoice dated 1st Aug 1889 from G. Snowball (Veterinary Surgeon) to Ballarat Tramway Company charging for attendances to various horse tram depots to treat horses from Feb. 29, 1888 to May 27, 1889. From the Gold Museum Ballarat Archivestrams, tramways, veterinary services, ballaarat tramway company, horse trams, invoices

These badges were issued to members of the Warrnambool Racing Club in the 1950s. Horse race meetings have been held in Warrnambool since the early days of European settlement, with the Warrnambool Racing Club formed in 1854. Races have been held on the site of the present day racecourse since the late 1850s. Today the chief event on the Warrnambool racing calendar is the annual three-day May Racing Carnival, featuring the well-known Warrnambool Grand Annual Steeplechase. These badges are retained as examples of the badges of members of the Warrnambool Racing Club in the 1950s. They will be useful for display. .1A metal badge (roughly in the shape of a double triangle) with an image in blue, white, green and gold of a horse and jockey clearing a hurdle. The badge has gold lettering, a metal clip at the back and a metal ring at the top for attachment to a cord. .2 .3. As above except that the colourings of blue, red, green and red are differently placed .4 As above in .1 except that the colourings are black, brown and green .5 A round metal badge with the image as in .1 above, with the colourings being black, white and green. .1 Warrnambool Racing Club Not Transferable Season 1954-55 121 Stokes Melb. .2 Warrnambool Racing Club Not Transferable Season 1955-56 128 Stokes .3 Warrnambool Racing Club Not Transferable Season 1957-58 106 Stokes .4 Warrnambool Racing Club Not Transferable Season 1959-1960 95 Stokes Melb .5 Warrnambool Racing Club Not Transferable Season 1956-1957 123 Stokes warrnambool racing club, history of warrnambool

This case was used by Captain Charles Arblaster, a graduate of the Royal Military College Duntroon, who served with the 8th Light Horse Regiment at Gallipoli where he was wounded and evacuated to the United Kingdom for treatment. He returned to Egypt and transferred to the 53rd Infantry Battalion and proceeded to the Western Front where he was wounded and taken prisoner of war at Fromelles on 20 July 1916 and died of wounds four days later. He was aged 21. His personal effects were returned to his family in this case. His diary was transcribed by Doug Hunter in 1997 and the original returned to the donor.A rare example of an officer's trunk used in WWI. It is well provenanced and of particular significance to his family, it being the case in which his personal effects were returned following his death. It is in good condition considering its age and travel history.Suitcase of pasteboard with jute fabric facing, wood and metal external protection strips, leather corner protectors, leather handle on each end, two metal locks and leather security strap. Case has internal lift-out tray and ribbon letter rack on inside of lid. Lined throughout with fabric. Case was used as an officer's trunk by Captain Charles Arblaster 8th Light Horse Regiment.Stencilled on lid "C Arblaster"arblaster, 8th light horse regiment, 53rd infantry battalion, suitcase, diary