The photograph shows an X2 class No. 678, north bound in Droop St Footscray, crossing Geelong Road with the destination of Ballarat Rd. Another tram can be seen southbound. Note the street fire alarm pillar on the right side of the photograph.Yields information about the trams in Droop St Footscray, c1960.Black and White photograph with photographer's notes on rear"678 Crossing Geelong Road" and "J Seletto photo" in ink.trams, footscray, x2 class, tram 678, droop st, geelong road

Possibly commissioned by Rheem Works or taken by staff member.rheem, geelong road, brooklyn

Possibly commissioned by Rheem Works or taken by staff member.rheem, geelong road, brooklyn

Victory House, named after the 1902 Melbourne Cup winner The Victory, was built in 1906 near goldmines and was home to the family of Chinese goldmine manager James Wong Chung. The Chung family lived in the Geelong Road home until 2008, when it was sold. The home was widely known as a welcoming place that hosted large gatherings of Chinese people to celebrate culture and heritage. It is recognised for its strong links to Ballarat's goldrush history and Chinese history in Ballarat. Colour photographs of Victory House in Main Road Ballarat East.victory house, chinese, ballarat, james wong chung, canadian

FORGING AHEAD City of Footscray City of Braybrook Incorporated 1959 Chaff Milling Section Interior photograph: Caption: Chaff baggers in operation Accompanying Text Schutt & Barrie Pty. Ltd. commenced operations in 1913 [Schutt]at Spotswood, but two years later a transfer was made to the present site at the corner of Geelong and Williamstown Road Footscray. The output for years past has been 100 tons of chaff a day- the largest of any mill of its kind in Australia. The firm’s “Green String” is widely known.Schutt & Barrie workmen with John Ralph Schutt and C E Barrie.local identities, agriculture

Colour photograph of a brick hotel - the former Prince Regent Hotel - later used as a funeral parlour.hotels, undertakers, prince regent hotel, prince regent house, geelong road, architecture

Ballarat HistoryThis photograph features this mixed business described by donor Ray Giles as: One of the two shops between Ballarat and Buninyong that carried a variety of services, owned by Mick and Blanche Giles between 1963 and 1969. The shop was built in the 1950s and demolished in 1969 by the Country Roads Board to widen the Geelong Rd. The shop served the community with an array of services and goods- -State Savings Bank -Milk bar -News agent with two paper boys -Post Office -Groceries -Cigarettes -Briquettes -Kerosine -Chook food -Fire crackers -Public Phone boxshop,, ballarat, giles, mt clear, groceries, 1960s

Ballarat HistoryThis photograph features this mixed business described by donor Ray Giles as: One of the two shops between Ballarat and Buninyong that carried a variety of services, owned by Mick and Blanche Giles between 1963 and 1969. The shop was built in the 1950s and demolished in 1969 by the Country Roads Board to widen the Geelong Rd. The shop served the community with an array of services and goods- -State Savings Bank -Milk bar -News agent with two paper boys -Post Office -Groceries -Cigarettes -Briquettes -Kerosine -Chook food -Fire crackers -Public Phone boxshop,, ballarat, giles, mt clear, groceries, 1960s, ballaarat

Heritage Status: On Victorian Heritage Register and the register of the National Estate, built in 1857.Heritage Status: On Victorian Heritage Register and the register of the National EstateColour Photograph of "Ballentree" homestead, 1857. Partial frontal view of homestead showing the verandah valences of carved Baltic pine fretwork. Shrubbery in foreground partially obscuring view.buninyong, ballantree, homestead, wb smith, timber fretwork, weatherboard house

Black and white negative, by Wal Jack, of S 166 crossing Geelong Road, in Barkly St with the destination of Russell St. Has the Plough Hotel advertising a whiskey and Melbourne Bitter and next door, the Junction Joinery and timber mills. Based on Reg Item 5182 which is dated in the Wal Jack Melbourne album, the date is likely to be 21-4-1945.trams, tramways, russell st, geelong road, barkly st, footscray, s class, tram 166, mmtb

Photograph, Black and White, Birney No. 217 on the Russell St route, Footscray in Barkly St , Cnr Commercial road, just to the west of Geelong Road. Note the tram and bus stop signs on the pole with the traffic lights, and the bus in front of the tram. One of the buildings has an "Ealing's radio electrical sign" Early 1950's?In ink on the rear: "MMTB X217 on Russell Street route at Footscray. / In Barkly St Cnr Commercial Road, immediately west of Geelong Road. / /5" Has KSK number CLC36 in to right hand corner.trams, tramways, footscray, birney, tram stops, bus stops, russell st, barkly st, buses, tram 217

Negative and Digital images from the Wal Jack Geelong Negative file of Geelong 17 inbound in Melbourne Road on the North line, near Swinburne St at the level crossing used for goods traffic, opposite North Geelong railway yard. Tram has the destination of Belmont. In the background are various town gas holders. c1950. Yields information about the Melbourne Road precinct and Geelong 17.Negativetrams, tramways, geelong, north, level crossings, tram 17

Thomas Jones, the son of Matthew Jones and Ann Jones, nee Parker, was born at Banongill Station near Skipton in 1859. He died at Linton in 1942. The photograph was probably taken in the garden at Murrell's newsagency in Sussex Street, Linton - Tom and Bill Murrell were good friends. See also Matthew and Ann Jones family file at LDHS.Black and white photograph of a man wearing a suit, standing on a garden path.On back: "Thomas Jones, Geelong Road, Linton".thomas jones, old lintonian collection, tom jones

Sunshine Illustrated 1860–1960 was a special souvenir issue of the Sunshine Advocate newspaper, published in 1960 to commemorate 100 years of the district’s development. Most of the photographs in this edition were taken C1950's.5639.01 - Anderson Rd - Sunshine Gardens.jpg 5639.02 - Anderson Rd 100 Sunshine - St Mark's Church.jpg 5639.03 - Anderson Rd Sunshine - Sunshine Bowling Green.jpg 5639.04 - Anderson Rd Sunshine - Sunshine Presbyterian Church.jpg 5639.05 - Ashley St 185 - 195 Braybrook - National Motor Springs.jpg 5639.06 - Ashley St Braybrook - Industrial Engineering Limited.jpg 5639.07 - Athol St Braybrook - Christ the King Catholic School.jpg 5639.08 - Ballarat Rd 236 Braybrook - Leroc Oil Company.jpg 5639.09 - Ballarat Rd 254 - ETA Foods.jpg 5639.10 - Ballarat Rd 484 Sunshine North - Nettlefolds.jpg 5639.11 - Ballarat Rd 528 Albion - ARC Engineering.jpg 5639.12 - Ballarat Rd Braybrook - Braybrook Hotel 1854.jpg 5639.13 - Ballarat Rd Braybrook - Braybrook Hotel.jpg 5639.14 - Ballarat Rd Braybrook - Braybrook State School.jpg 5639.15 - Ballarat Rd Deer Park - Deer Park State School.jpg 5639.16 - Ballarat Rd Sunshine North - Sunshine High School.jpg 5639.17 - Berkshire Rd 86 - 100 Sunshine North - Corrugated Fibre Container.jpg 5639.18 - City Place Sunshine Looking South.jpg 5639.19 - Commercial Bank Dickson St Sunshine - Commercial Bank.jpg 5639.20 - Corio St Sunshine - Sunshine Elderly Citizens Club.jpg 5639.21 - Cranwell St 37 Braybrook - Ficken Halliday McClelland.jpg 5639.22 - Derby Rd Sunshine - Girls Junior Technical School.jpg 5639.23 - Derby Rd Sunshine - Sunshine Technical School.jpg 5639.24 - Devonshire Rd 2 Sunshine - McKay Administrative Block.jpg 5639.25 - Devonshire Rd 22 Sunshine - Sunshine Cabinet Works.jpg 5639.26 - Devonshire Rd 34 Sunshine - Kindergarten.jpg 5639.27 - Devonshire Rd Sunshine - McKay New Clock Tower.jpg 5639.28 - Devonshire Rd Sunshine - Sunshine Methodist Church.jpg 5639.29 - Dickson St 99 Sunshine - 5639.28 - Sunshine RSL Club.jpg 5639.30 - Dickson St Sunshine - ANZ Bank.jpg 5639.31 - Dickson St Sunshine - Sunshine Advocate.jpg 5639.32 - Dickson St Sunshine Look North East.jpg 5639.33 - Drummartin St 12 Albion - St Teresa Catholic Church.jpg 5639.34 - Duke St Sunshine - East Sunshine State School.jpg 5639.35 - Durham Rd Sunshine - E S and A Bank.jpg 5639.36 - Durham Rd Sunshine - Hotel Derrimut.jpg 5639.37 - Fourth Ave Sunshine - Connor Shea.jpg 5639.38 - Geelong Rd 700 Brooklyn - Guiding Star Hotel.jpg 5639.39 - Geelong Rd Brooklyn - William Adams and Co.jpg 5639.40 - Hampshire Rd - Rockmans Shop.jpg sunshine, sunshine gardens, anderson road, ashley street, athol street, ballarat road, berkshire road, city place, dickson street, derby road, devonshire road, corio street, cranwell street, drummartin street, duke street, durham road, fourth avenue, geelong road, hampshire road, sunshine bowling club, sunshine presbyterian church, christ the king catholic school, braybrook hotel, braybrook state school, deer park state school, sunshine high school, leroc oil, eta foods, corrugated fibre container, commercial bank, sunshine elderly citizens club, ficken halliday mcclelland, sunshine technical school, sunshine cabinet works, sunshine methodist church, sunshine rsl, anz bank, sunshine advocate, st. theresa catholic church, east sunshine state school, derrimut hotel, guiding star hote, william adams, rockmans, connor shea, st mark's church

One of a series donated by D. Leather. Of significant value due to the detail in the photograph of the house and surrounding country.Goodcoates family., historic buildings., geelong road in 1865., style of fencing with palings.

Brooklyn was originally part of the former Shire of Braybrook and later the City of Sunshine. However, in 1994, Victoria underwent council amalgamations, which resulted in parts of Brooklyn being incorporated into the City of Brimbank City of Hobsons Bay and City of Maribyrnong. The suburb of Braybrook continues to attract considerable attention from the residents City of Brimbank, particularly its historical features, the old buildings and distinctive streetscapes that characterise the area.To capture the essence of Brooklyn in 2022, a series of photographs were taken. These images document a range of buildings, street scenes, and other notable points of interest throughout the suburb, providing a visual record of its unique character.5585.01 - Geelong Rd 521 - Former Rheem Factory 2022 Photo 01.JPG 5585.02 - Geelong Rd 521 - Former Rheem Factory 2022 Photo 02.JPG 5585.03 - Geelong Rd 521 - Former Rheem Factory 2022 Photo 03.JPG 5585.04 - Geelong Rd 521 - Former Rheem Factory 2022 Photo 04.JPG geelong road, rheem

In 1994, Victoria underwent council amalgamations, which resulted in Brooklyn being split between the City of Brimbank, City of Hobsons Bay and the City of Maribyrnong. The suburb of Brooklyn continues to attract considerable attention from the residents of City of Brimbank, particularly its historical features, the old buildings and distinctive streetscapes that characterise the area. These photographs provide a visual chronicle of assorted buildings, street views, and notable locations throughout Brooklyn in 2026.This collection of photographs preserves a visual record of Brooklyn 2006.5606.01 - Geelong Rd 700 Brooklyn - Guiding Star Hotel Geelong Rd 2006 Photo 01.JPG 5606.02 - Geelong Rd Brooklyn - Victorian Wool 2006.JPG 5606.03 - Market Rd 55 Brooklyn - Tyre Lug Market Rd (Former Pig And Calf Market) 2006.JPGgeelong road, market road, brooklyn, guiding star hotel, victorian wool, tyre lug, pig and calf market

Photo of SEC Geelong Tram No. 34, side on view (later Bendigo 2) in Melbourne Road, North Geelong between Shannon St and Victoria St. Information provided by Dave O'Neil in an email to Warren Doubleday 26/11/2013 - see pdf file. Photo taken mid 1950's. Has in the background Marigold Cafe?, Minerita ?, Typewriter Sales and Service and a service station with a Shell petrol pump in view.Yields information about the Melbourne N class trams and their use on Provincial systems.Black and white photograph, printed on a postcard back format. On the rear in ink and pencil "City / N Class / HTT 20, MMTB 126, Geel 34 Bend 2". Second copy has "1955" written in ink on it.trams, tramways, geelong, melbourne road, north, tram 35

This house was the home of William Michael Grigg and his family. It later was lived in by Les & Gwen Kerr, Russell & Cathy Kerr, Cindy and Justin Liddy, Ivan and Mary Perrin. Christopher Grigg was given the photograph by his Great Aunt Nell Grigg.Original mounted photograph of weatherboard house with two girls standing in front."Grigg house - Geelong Road Linton/later owned by Kerrs/Ena & Nell Grigg/in garden at home/in Linton/Ena about 14 yrs Nell 4 yrs/1905".nell grigg, ena grigg, houses

Bluestone Melbourne's Western Region|Dean Bloxidhe Stonemason Geelong Road Footscray|St. Mary's Catholic Church Cecil Street Williamstown|Historic Shearing Shed Werribee Park|Quarry Market Street Sunshine|Primary School No 252 Geelong Road Footscray|Tombstone Footscray Cemetery|Out-building Werribee Park|Bluestone Cottage Albert Street Williamstown|Bluestone Bridge over the Kororoit Creek Keilor-Melton Roadquarry, blue stone

Keith Rash was highly involved in research relating to Ballarat. He took this photo in the Gold centenary year.Six small black and white photographs have been taped together to form a panorama of Ballarat. The Photos were taken from Sovereign Hill and look towards the South East. Geelong Road is evident in the foreground. In the centre of the panorama is Mt Warrenheip, and to the right is Mt Buninyong. Stamped lower right 'K.E.Rash'ballarat, sovereign hill, ballarat east, keith rash, mount buninyong, mount warrenheip

Part of the Gwen Goedecke CollectionInvite with map from Gas and Fuel Corporation of Victoria to Mayor C. J.A. Tighe for the opening of the new natural gas compressing station Old Geelong Road Brooklyn dated 25th November 1974gas and fuel corporation of victoria, gas

The Geelong Rest located at 3 Moorabool Street was created in 1895. The building depicted in the photograph ( taken from the Western Beach Road) is known as the King Edward VII Sailors' Rest building; it was designed by architect Percy Everett and replaced the older building in 1912. In 1901, it became the Geelong branch of the Mission to Seamen. The building is still standing on the waterfront in Geelong and has a commercial use.Medium b & w photograph depicting the front facade of the Sailors' Rest in Geelong.geelong, sailors' rest, seafarer, king edward vii sailors' rest building, 1912, percy everett, kombi

Soil collected for the 2006 Staff reunion of Geelong East Technical School/James Harrison College. The College merged with Newcomb Secondary College in 2001. The old site became part of The Gordon TAFE. The Reunion Committee wanted a memento of the school to give to the staff who attended.Clear Ziploc bag containing soil, organic material (Leaf) and paper.Side A Titled "Educationally Enriched Soil". Side B "Certificate of Authenticity./School/No.1765/geelong east technical school, james harrison college, 2006

Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Geelong Negative file of Geelong No. 24 rounding the double track curve from Glenleith Ave into Melbourne Road. On the corner is V. H. Rodgers Butchers building remains in 2020. The tram has the destination of North and has the new style of lining. Photo mid 1940's.Yields information about Geelong 24, and the corner of Glenleith Ave and Melbourne Road.Negativetrams, tramways, geelong, melbourne road, glenleith ave, north, tram 24