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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - FRANK CUSACK: 'THE GERMAN CONTRIBUTION TO EARLY BENDIGO'
... early German history... BENDIGO Mining early German history German Diggers Diamond Hill ...'The German Contribution to Early Bendigo' ( 23rd Feb) 1986 lecture by Frank Cusack on the occasion of the 130th anniversary of the first Lutheran service in Bendigo). Origins of the large flow of Germans to the goldfields (failure of liberalism at home; conscription threat). Mention of George Bruhn, Menge (opal discoverer), Jacob Brahe; Ballerstedt; Wittscheibe; Schlemm; Ernst Mueller; Morris Collman; Louis Samuels; Gustave Adolphus Hugo Thureau; Backhaus; Pastor Friedrich Leypoldt; various German vignerons; ''The Hamburg'' (hotel); ''The Berlin'' (hotel); ''The European'' (hotel); Deutsche Verein; Paul Bucholz; Herr Gollmick; Early architects - Getzschmann, Bosselmann, Nicolai, Emil Mauermann, Friedrich Lehmann; Medical people - Dr Barnett; , Dr Landvoigt. Dr Sandner Snr.; others - Conrad Meyerhoff (patent gold cradle), Benno Sluytmann (first electricity plant in Bendigo), Gustavus con Tempsky (re Burke & Wills expedition), Ludwig Becker (Burke & Wills expedition); Josef Von St. Nicolai (Freemasonry); Captain Von Paleski.Frank Cusackbendigo, mining, early german history, german diggers, diamond hill, mangurang, mexican enclave at eaglehawke, irish town, back creek, ironbark gully, white hills, georg bruhn, menge, jacob brahe. old bendigo cemetery. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - FRANK CUSACK: 'THE GERMAN CONTRIBUTION TO EARLY BENDIGO'
... early German history... BENDIGO Mining early German history German Diggers Diamond Hill ...'The German Contribution to Early Bendigo' ( 23rd Feb) 1986 lecture by Frank Cusack on the occasion of the 130th anniversary of the first Lutheran service in Bendigo). Origins of the large flow of Germans to the goldfields (failure of liberalism at home; conscription threat). Mention of George Bruhn, Menge (opal discoverer), Jacob Brahe; Ballerstedt; Wittscheibe; Schlemm; Ernst Mueller; Morris Collman; Louis Samuels; Gustave Adolphus Hugo Thureau; Backhaus; Pastor Friedrich Leypoldt; various German vignerons; ''The Hamburg'' (hotel); ''The Berlin'' (hotel); ''The European'' (hotel); Deutsche Verein; Paul Bucholz; Herr Gollmick; Early architects - Getzschmann, Bosselmann, Nicolai, Emil Mauermann, Friedrich Lehmann; Medical people - Dr Barnett; , Dr Landvoigt. Dr Sandner Snr.; others - Conrad Meyerhoff (patent gold cradle), Benno Sluytmann (first electricity plant in Bendigo), Gustavus con Tempsky (re Burke & Wills expedition), Ludwig Becker (Burke & Wills expedition); Josef Von St. Nicolai (Freemasonry); Captain Von Paleski.Frank Cusackbendigo, mining, early german history, german diggers, diamond hill, mangurang, mexican enclave at eaglehawke, irish town, back creek, ironbark gully, white hills, georg bruhn, menge, jacob brahe. old bendigo cemetery. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - STRAUCH COLLECTION: WESTGARTHTOWN
... Victoria-history-German-Westgarthtown...A history of Westgarthtown, German and Wendish immigrants... VICTORIA History german Victoria-history-German-Westgarthtown ...A history of Westgarthtown, German and Wendish immigrants first settled at Westgarthtown in March 1850, situated 16 Kilometres north of Melbourne this land now forms part of the suburbs of Thomastown and Lalor. Soft cover 36 pages with black & white and coloured photographs,maps & illustrations. Published by the Heritage Council Victoria and the City of Whittlesea.victoria, history, german, victoria-history-german-westgarthtown -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF MARTIN LUTHER
... German history... Germany German history religion penny books A booklet without ...A booklet without a cover titled ' Martin Luther.' 209 - 224 pgs.books, biography, martin luther, lydia chancellor, collection, the life of martin luther, martin luther, ward & lock's penny books for the people, biographical series, biographies, individual, person, male, germany, german history, religion, penny books -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF FREDERICK THE GREAT
... German history... Prussian history German history Germany Ward & Lock's Penny Books ...A book titled 'The Life of Frederick the Great King of Prussia. The soldier king who established the power of Prussia. The ablest military leader of the middle of the eighteenth century.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 65 - 80 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Sweies.' Price one penny. There are advertisements of note.books, biography, frederick the great, lydia chancellor, collection, frederick the great, person, individual, male, famous people, prussia, prussian history, german history, germany, ward & lock's penny books for the people, ward & lock's penny historical series, biographical series, advertisements, penny books -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF ALEXANDER VON HUMBOLDT
... German history... people German history Germany Ward & Lock's Penny Historical ...A pink book titled 'The Life of Alexander von Humboldt the great traveller. An indefatigable searcher into nature, a great contributor to the world's knowledge, the explorer of the wilds of Central Asia and America, a man of universal scientific knowledge and a benefactor of his fellow men.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 305 -320 pgs. This booklet is one of 53 'Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' Biographical Series.There are advertisements of note.books, biography, alexander von humboldt, lydia chancellor, collection, alexander von humboldt, person, individual, male, famous people, german history, germany, ward & lock's penny historical series, ward & lock's penny books for the people, biographical series, nature, penny books, science, advertisements -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - STRAUCH COLLECTION: WESTGARTHTOWN
... History-Victoria-German-Westgarthtown-Tatura...BHS Collection VICTORIA History german History-Victoria ...BHS CollectionWhite 3 ring binder contains information on Westgarthtown,Tatura german heritage trail with illustrations, photographs and maps, mostly written in German language.victoria, history, german, history-victoria-german-westgarthtown-tatura -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - STRAUCH COLLECTION - CHILDREN AT THE GERMAN LUTHERAN SCHOOL
... Bendigo-history-German-Schools... EDUCATION Bendigo german lutheran Bendigo-history-German-Schools ...List of children to attend the German Lutheran School 1857 & 1866 with names of parents & children, school became known as the German Penny School. COPY - Document numbered 57/1579. The original is in the Victorian state Library.education, bendigo, german lutheran, bendigo-history-german-schools -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - A HISTORY OF BARON SIR FERDINAND JAKOB HEINRICH VON MUELLER , 1825-1896
... , Germany History compiled by A.G. Baston Member of Historical..., 1825-1896 -typed on A4 paper born at Rostock, Germany History ...A Chronological HISTORY OF BARON SIR FERDINAND JAKOB HEINRICH VON MUELLER, 1825-1896 -typed on A4 paper born at Rostock, Germany History compiled by A.G. Baston Member of Historical Society June 1981document, baron sir ferdinand jakob heinrich von mueller , 1825-1896 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - GERMAN PLATE, Bauscher Weiden, 1940
... installations military history german memorabilia souvenirs Stamped ...WWII Germany, possibly used in German military installationsCircular white plate, stoneware with stamp on the baseStamped in black on underside: German Swastika surrounded by an eagle Makers mark in oval: Bauscher Weiden 1940military history, german memorabilia, souvenirs -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW1, copy made SMI 2006/10
... military history-german army...-photographs military history-german army Some writing at the bottom ...The photo was bought home by James Todd No 2418, 12th Batt AIF. Refer Cat No 1340P for his service details.Copy of original sepia photo of a German soldier, seated with arms in front. A piece of ribbon attached to a button on the uniform could be for an "Iron Cross".Some writing at the bottom of the photo but unreadable.photography-photographs, military history-german army -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, The Model Studios, Rutherford / Yung family/ Watson Families, 1) c1914; .2)1902; .3 c1890's; .4 c1952;
... Richard Watson family history german German Australians .1)Front ...Family photographs from Edith Emma Watson's collection involving Watson, Smith, Yung and extended families. .1Army photo WW1 of Jack Rutherford 1914. Son of John and Edith Rutherford. .2 Edith Alice Rutherford's Memorial Card .3 Photo of Edith Alice Rutherford .4 Family photograph taken on the occasion of Clara Emma Yung,s 90th birthday in Murtoa. People in photograph: Back row L-R Peg Watson, Jack Watson, Harry Watson, Beryl Cox, Jeff Cox, Lance Yung. Front row :Alice Watson seated on the ground, Edith Watson nursing Alison Watson, Clara Emma Yung, Annie Bolte? nursing Helen Cox, ?, Grace Watson kneeling. Front row L-R: Alice Watson, Edie Watson nursing Alison Watson, Clara Yung, Clara's sister Annie Bolte ? nursing Helen Cox, Jeanette Watson, Grace Watson. Alf Watson was the photographer. .5 Edith (Alice) Watson - artist and dressmaker. Photo taken in the garden of the family home 47 Cromie Street Murtoa, Victoria.Two sepia photos, two black and white photos and one memorial card .1) Jack Rutherford 1914 .2) Black and gold Memorial Card for Edith Alice Rutherford .3) Alice Rutherford. Born 09/1876, died 20/10/1902 in childbirth, aged 26. Alice was the daughter of George Godlip Yung and Anna Christina Weller and a sister to eleven siblings. Her baby son "Little Joe" is buried with her in the Smythesdale Cemetery. .4) Clara Emma Yung 90th Birthday Family Group. .5) Edith Alice Watson.1)Front under photo - Handwritten -'Jack Rutherford 1914'; handwritten - 'Grandpa Watson's nephew'. Professional stamp - The Model Studios 328 Smith Street Collingwood. .3) Nadar Studio; Coat of Arms ; Photographer' Address .4) Verso: Handwritten - 'Grandma Yung's (Clara Emma's) 80th B'day; Alf took Photo; Chn. Alison (Watson) Jobe, Helen (Cox) Sampson .5) Edith 'Alice' Watson. garden. 47 Cromie St Murtoayung, rutherford, jack rutherford, watson, cox, alice watson, clara emma yung, alison watson, helen sampson, harry watson, john richard watson, family history, german, german australians -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - STRAUCH COLLECTION: GERMAN HERITAGE SOCIETY VISIT TO TATURA
... Victoria-history-Tatura-WW2-German... ORGANIZATION Club / society german heritage Victoria-history-Tatura-WW2 ...German Heritage Society Bendigo, Visit to Tatura Sunday 14th November 1993, 3 parts, with black & white photographs and maps.organization, club / society, german heritage, victoria-history-tatura-ww2-german -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - STRAUCH COLLECTION: LETTERS FROM AUSTRALIA
... Australia-History-German-Musician-Letters... Inc. History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields ...Red hard covered book, Miska Hausers Letters from Australia 1854 - 1858, Translated by Colin Roderick: Edited with introduction and notes by Colin Roderick and Hugh Anderson, published by Red Rooster Press 1988, 106 pages with one black and white illustration in front of M.Hauser.history, australian, general items of interest, australia-history-german-musician-letters -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - BENDIGO THE GERMAN CHAPTER, 1998
... BENDIGO History german contribution. Frank Cusack Bendigo ...Bendigo the German Chapter. Signed by the Author. History of the contribution of the early German community to the city's development. Includes many photos of early settlers and also a list of German claim holders.Frank Cusackbendigo, history, german contribution. -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Joachim Engelmann, German railroad guns in action, 1976
... armoured warfare - germany - history...-and-the-dandenong-ranges armoured warfare - germany - history german railway ...A descriptive and pictorial history of German railway gunsill (b/w, col), p.49.non-fictionA descriptive and pictorial history of German railway gunsarmoured warfare - germany - history, german railway guns -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Gippsland Heritage Journal - issue 24, 2000
... Naval History- German... Entrance gippsland Naval History- German Photography Issue 24 ...Issue 24 of a series contains articles on writing house histories, activities of the' wolf' in Australian waters in WW1, suspected spy Carl Newman of Boole Poole, Antonio Derbertolis, Austrian chair maker in Gippsland, Wonthaggi Hospital, Prankerd Photogrnaval history- german, photography -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - GERMAN HERITAGE SOCIETY COLLECTION: IDENTIFICATION SIGNAGE
... CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS History german heritage society ...Identification signage for the German Heritage Society A3 in size.clubs and associations, history, german heritage society -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - GERMAN HERITAGE SOCIETY COLLECTION: BENDIGO BI CENTENNIAL BOOK
... CLUBS AND ASSOCIATIONS History german heritage society Europa ...Copy of the Bi Centennial record in regard to German Immigration to Australia.Europa Kurier Pty Ltd.clubs and associations, history, german heritage society -
Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book - All Gaul is divided... : letters from occupied France, Gollancz, 1941
... France - History - German occupation... - History - German occupation Occupied France 1940-1945 Description ...Description of life in occupied Francep.119.non-fictionDescription of life in occupied Francefrance - history - german occupation, occupied france 1940-1945 -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
WWII German uniform, Unknown
... WWII German Army History... Dandenong melbourne WWII German Army History Nazi emblem ...WWII German Army HistoryWWII German M36 Enlisted Infantryman's Uniform jacket, Green in colour with Officer's pips on the shoulders with medal ribbons and medals attached. Uniform also has the Nazi emblem above the right hand pocket and German Army cloth emblems on both collars. All buttons on the jacket are silver in colour. Nazi emblem on the jacket. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book - History, Hilfskreuzer Kormoran, 1959
... Hard cover German naval history book of the WW2 warship... of one of the authors books history local To the Tatura Museum ...Donated to the Tatura Museum by a descendant of one of the authorsHard cover German naval history book of the WW2 warship "Kormoran" B&W picturews and edrawings. Has separate protective cover with painting of ship at sea. Black,red & white printing. 264 pagesTo the Tatura Museum in kind remembrtance. Ursula Detmersbooks, history, local -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, The Enemy at Home, 2011
... History of German Internees in Australia during WW1.... History of German Internees in Australia during WW1.by Nadine ...History of German Internees in Australia during WW1.by Nadine Helma & Gerhard Fischer.Donor: Lyn Harrison, 2011.books, reference -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Education Gazette, 1930s, 1930s
... Through Germany, History Handwork - Roman Times, Claude Seareby... Through Germany, History Handwork - Roman Times, Claude Seareby ...10 hard covered, black books with red spine. The books contain the bound Victoria Education Gazettes for the 1930s. .4) Handwork in rural schools, Young Farmers' Clubs, Domestic Arts, Arbour Day, LEague of Youth of Australia. Health Education, Metal Trades, Industrial Studies, HOrticulture, Hinkler Memoria Trees, Musical Appreciation, British Breeds of Sheep. Train Journey Through Germany, History Handwork - Roman Times, Claude Seareby (photo), Norsemen, Techncical Schools Exhibition, Knots, Balllarat Junior Technical School Terraced Gardenseducation gazette, ballarat junior technical school terrace gardens -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Pocketbook, Souvenir, Taschenbuch Groß-Deutschland, Geschichtstafel, Deutschlands Wehrmacht, Weltatlas, 31 August, 1941
... as "Paperback Greater Germany, History Chart, Germany's Wehrmacht, World... Germany, History Chart, Germany's Wehrmacht, World Atlas ...provenance unknownSmall, soft cover, pocketbook presumably souvenired from a German soldier during the latter stages of World War 2. The pocketbook is of the type originally issued by the German military and was printed in August 1941, edited by Georg Westermann, Braunschweig. The book has a red coloured cover with black printing and contains 48 pages. Pages are printed in black, the maps are printed in colour. The pocketbook is in good condition, some pages have tears and the cover is scuffed. The pocket book title translates as "Paperback Greater Germany, History Chart, Germany's Wehrmacht, World Atlas" and is a collection of information about the German Reich, German military units and insignia and world maps, 1942 calendar, etc. The original owner has made markings on some maps and has made notes.The front cover is printed in black ink with the following "Taschenbuch Groß-Deutschland, Geschichtstafel, Deutschlands Wehrmacht, Weltatlas" -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Reading German Records, 2014
... Reading German records for family history purposes can... Mitcham melbourne Reading German records for family history ...How to read German Gothicnon-fictionHow to read German Gothicgerman language, german gothic -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Caulfield Educational Institute
... on the history of Germans in Melbourne from EMelbourne: The City Past... pages of research notes on the history of Germans in Melbourne ...A photocopy of an advertisement in The Argus April 10, 1860 for Prof. Charles Damm’s German College at Apsley Place, Eastern Hill, Melbourne. A photocopy of part of an alphabetical list of members of the Royal Society of Victoria 1854-1872. List includes Professor Charles Damm. A Photocopy of three pages of research notes on the history of Germans in Melbourne from EMelbourne: The City Past and Present.caulfield educational institute, baden villa, damm charles, glen huntly road, caulfield, royal society of victoria, german community -
Merbein District Historical Society
Certificate - Proficiency Certificate
... agricultural science, French credit pass , German, Latin, history pass... agricultural science, French credit pass , German, Latin, history pass ...Proficiency certificate A4 certificate No 107909Front education department Victoria logo in oval with coat of arms and crown Proficiency certificate NO 107909 This is to certify that Penelope Treadwell has successfully completed the first three years of a course prescribed for post primary schools at a school approved for the purpose director of education Back the candidate has completed a course of study in the following subjects with results as indicated English pass, algebra pass, geometry pass, geography pass, general science pass agricultural science, French credit pass , German, Latin, history pass, social studies , musical appreciation, art credit pass, shorthand, home management including cookery, needle work credit pass, crafts, woodwork, metalwork, blacksmithing, mechanical drawing, physical education pass. education, penelope treadwell, proficiency certificate -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Folder, Camp 13 Murchison. Archival material, 1991
... . History of German POW's in WW2 by H. Wolf. Both in German. Map 13... families of the Kormoran crew. History of German POW's in WW2 by H ...A large collection of events in regard to Camp 13. Documents include the names of 983 German POW's in Murchison August 1941 - January 1947. An interesting collection confiscated intelligence report. No 94 included 26 gall of wine, 9 drums of fruit in an advances state of fermentation, flex copper wire, clothing, petrol motor and miscellaneous cameras and wireless parts. A letter by the German Naval Commander to all families of the Kormoran crew. History of German POW's in WW2 by H. Wolf. Both in German. Map 13 B. the 21 September 1942 disturbance in D compound; report in German Sydney-Kormoran; weekly rations; dimensions of a tunnel 15 June 1942. Drawings by Heinz Dohmen - Arandora Star; royal Oak both sunk by u boat ace Gunther Prien, Collins gunner Kloppe; Kormoran at the memorial service for HMAS Sydney; Red Cross reports in German as are letters; Rudi Pruckners escape; the general conditions and the recently found tunnel.Foolscap size folder with pillar box red 3 cm wide flap which extends to the back. On the front red flap is the inscription below. Prominent centre left is Australia with gum trees and sentry box and anti clockwise POW 1941-194. A kangaroo and emu on the top right hand corner. Prison of war and beneath Murchison - Australian.Camp 13 Murchison. Archival material.gustav pohlig, camp 13, murchison victoria, hmas sydney, hsk kormoran, heinze dohman, rudi pruckner -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Information Folder - Germans Gully & Church of Freedom
... to the history of Germans Gully & Church of Freedom. Contents: -2 photos... pertaining to the history of Germans Gully & Church of Freedom ...Information folder containing items pertaining to the history of Germans Gully & Church of Freedom. Contents: -2 photos, gates of Church of Freedom -photocopy, sketch by Barbara Smith dated 29 October 02 of stone huts formerly on the property -article, "Fool around with scarlett!", Australian Post, 6 July 1972, re. John Wilson (colour copies in A3 folio #1 marked VSSH 71) -letter, Mother Superior Anne Beatrice, Church of Freedom LTD to Cr. M. Douglas, dated October 1983, requesting an audience with the council of the Shire of Sherbrooke. Attatched are biographical notes on John Wilson and his family -Memorandum of Association, Church of Freedom -Property report, 141 Mt Morton Rd, Belgrave Heights, from Victorian Government website -plan of survey, Crown Allotment 70, Parish of Narree Worran, showing Mt Morton Rd -Letter, dated 3 October 2005, from Gore Historical Museum & Hokonui Heritage Research Centre, Gore, New Zealand, to Mrs Eva Evans, Milton, New Zealand, re. John Charles Wilson, and covering the next three items -Funeral notice for John Wilson -Biographical entry for John Wilson from "Southern People - A Dictionary of Otago Southland Biography", 2 sheets -Biographical details from "Waitaki & Districts - A History", 1 sheetjohn wilson, church of freedom, germans gully, international bio colour naturopathic centre, wilson family