Ray Stone was born in 1927, growing up in Beechworth as the oldest of eight children, but spent much of his life travelling, which he recalls in this oral history. Although he started working at the Beechworth Tannery with his father, he joined the Navy before he was of age in 1944 to support the war effort, and upon returning to Beechworth gave up on the Tannery after half a day to continue working jobs across Victoria instead. He talks extensively about watching Beechworth's famous Wheelbarrow race, where Tony Evans bet Tom Parkinson that the latter would not be able to push the former in a wheelbarrow from the Beechworth Post Office to Mt Buffalo in eight days. Calling himself a "helper all [his] life", he discusses the way many towns he worked in would come together to support struggling families, especially widows. In comparison, he suggests that the Beechworth of 2000 is much less community-orientated. He also discusses the economic changes he's witnessed around Beechworth, from the difficulties during the Depression while he was a child, to business improvements at the Tannery and Brewery, to the tourism boom. This oral history recording was part of a project conducted by Jennifer Williams in the year 2000 to capture the everyday life and struggles in Beechworth during the twentieth century. This project involved recording seventy oral histories on cassette tapes of local Beechworth residents which were then published in a book titled: Listen to what they say: voices of twentieth century Beechworth. These cassette tapes were digitised in July 2021 with funds made available by the Friends of the Burke.Ray Stone's account of his life is historically and socially significant to the region of Beechworth for the way it describes changes in the town over the twentieth century. It covers themes including community relationships, business development, and cultural life. It makes this commentary in comparison to nearby regions such as the Snowy Mountains. This oral history account is socially and historically significant as it is a part of a broader collection of interviews conducted by Jennifer Williams which were published in the book 'Listen to what they say: voices of twentieth-century Beechworth.' While the township of Beechworth is known for its history as a gold rush town, these accounts provide a unique insight into the day-to-day life of the town's residents during the 20th century, many of which will have now been lost if they had not been preserved.This is a digital copy of a recording that was originally captured on a cassette tape. The cassette tape is black with a horizontal white strip and is currently stored in a clear flat plastic rectangular container. It holds up 40 minutes of recordings on each side.Mr Ray Stone /listen to what they say, beechworth, oral history, burke museum, stone, ray stone, tannery, tanneries, finch street, navy, the great depression, poverty, wheelbarrow race, cars, gift footrace, marriage, travel

Typed notes about the trees in Bendigo. In the early days trees were planted to provide shade for the horses while they waited for their owners to return from shopping. Also mentioned are trees planted to commerate visits by Princes and Madam Melba.document, the forgotten monuments - trees, abraham harkness, mr eddy, mr rayment, jajowerong, origin of one tree hill, jerry ryan, prince albert victor, prince george, of wales, king george v, harney's bridge, prince edward of wales, madam malba, miss nellie stewart

B & W photograph of the North Melbourne Methodist Football Team, with Mr Ray Smith.north melbourne, methodist, mission, football, ray smith

H.M.A.S. Stawell Plaque & items from HMAS Stawell made by Mr Ray Gilbert.stawell, ww2, navy

The newsletters cover the period during the Second World War from August 1943 to February 1946 with 19 editions. These were produced every few months. They include some personal notices, church news, baptisms. There are a few biographies of those who enlisted, in the last edition. George Leslie Rayment (born 1894, Surrey Hills; died 1976, Blackburn) married Grace Lewis in Surrey Hills in 1918. They had 2 daughters - Norma Leslie (1923-1996) and Dr Dulcie Grace Rayment, a noted obstetrician & gynaecologist (died 2014). George Rayment was the donor's wife's grandfather.A spiral-bound copy of some of the editions of the 'Home Front News'. The editor was George Leslie Rayment and the newsletter was produced for the Surrey Hills Methodist Church's congregation.surrey hills methodist church, (mr) les rayment, (miss) effie craig, (dr) edna gault, (dr) edward gault, (mr) george leslie rayment, george leslie rayment

Copy of photo on record 1381.1 with the blue and green lines removed. This photograph is also on a postcard - record no. 1348.1Black and white photograph of grape picking. Written on back of photo: "Mr. Ray's Vineyard - north east of Rutherglen"vineyard, grape picking, wine industry, rays vineyard

This photograph is also on a postcard - record no. 1348.1Black and white photograph of grape picking. Photo has blue and green lines due to the photo being rolled upWritten on back of photo: "Mr. Ray's Vineyard - north east of Rutherglen"vineyard, grape picking, wine industry, rays vineyard

Charles Gallacher Snr was a Methodist minister, ordained in 1929, 1969 retired and died in 1970. He was the father of the Rev. Dr Robert Gallacher, and the grandfather of the Rev. Charles Gallacher who is minister at Queenscliff-Point Lonsdale (2017). Dr Robert Gallacher was ordained in 1962, with placements in Dunolly, Boort, Malvern, Glen Waverley, Geelong City, Bellarine, and retired in October 1998.B&W photograph. Rev. and Mrs Charles Gallacher are standing with Mr Ray Hill and Mr Fred Docking.1964

Donated by Mr Ray Langtip, a former resident of RutherglenColoured photograph of part of Rutherglen, unframed, taken from Hunter Street"Rutherglen VIC 1952. Taken from Langtip home, Hunter St. L to R Le Livres pine Tree at Gate & Home far right"rutherglen views, langtip family, lelievre family, hunter street

Teacher Mr Ray Potter 6975-20 Stawell High School Form 2C 1970 Students and Teacher Class Photo in front of Tennis CourtStawell High School From 2c 1970education

Vi Coate was born in Shepperton, moved to Lakes Entrance as a child and married Mr. Ray SymmonsLong time resident of Lakes EntranceBlack and white photograph of Mrs Vi Symmons nee Coate during an interview with the editor of Lakes Post Newspaper prior to her 90th birthday. Vi is shown wearing her Red Cross Long Service Medal, Laurel Wreath Rosette. Lakes Entrance Victoriagenealogy, people

George's grandfather was James Rayment Snr (1817-1890). He was born in Essex, England. He arrived in Melbourne aboard the “Bengal” in 1840. He married Jane McKnight on 12 March 1861. She died in 1871. James lived in South Melbourne until he married Elizabeth Brown in 1873. He moved to “Spenceycroft” at 654 Canterbury Road in 1880 - the property had a dairy. He moved to 85 Croydon Road, Surrey Hills (the house still stands) in 1886 but still ran the dairy. He moved back to South Melbourne and died there in 1890. His son James Rayment Jnr (1862-1916) was born in Emerald Hill. He married Harriet Ratten in 1882 and lived at 85-87 Croydon Rd Surrey Hills until 1914. He also owned properties at 70,72,81 and 83 Croydon Road. Harriet died in 1897. He married Victoria Benbow in 1898. In 1912 his occupation was fishmonger. In 1914 he moved to “The Wattles” at 95 Middlesex Road, Surrey Hills. In 1919 his wife Victoria owned lots 45,47,49,51,53,55 Durham Road. Surrey Hills. He died 1916 and Victoria died in 1939. James, the third, lived in Middlesex Road, Surrey Hills where he and his wife had a flower and vegetable farm. His brother was George Leslie Rayment (1894-1976), known as Les, the subject of this photo. He was born in Boroondarra. He lived at 85 Croydon Road, Surrey Hills. In 1914 he enlisted and served in the HQ staff 3rd Light Horse Brigade and was promoted to Staff Sergeant. In 1916 he was discharged for family reasons, those being that his father had died and there was no-one at home to support the family in Middlesex Road. In 1918 he married Grace Lewis at the Highfield Methodist Church. In 1919 they moved into “Clovelly”, 94 Durham Road, Surrey Hills. In 1927 his wife Grace died and in 1933 he married Celia Lewis. In 1936, with the help of his brother James, they built their new house at 14 Benwerrin Road, Surrey Hills. Celia died in 1967 and Les in 1976. Les had 2 children Dr Dulcie Grace Rayment and Norma Lesley Rayment. (Information courtesy of Mel Constable; Mel's wife is a Rayment descendant). Les' brother, James Arthur Rayment, was born in Balwyn in 1889. His A.I.F. record states - he joined on the 14 July 1915 to the 5th Field Company Engineers. His father was living in Middlesex Road, Surrey Hills at the time of his enlistment. He returned to Australia and was discharged on 22/7/1919. His occupation was carpenter; his religion, Methodist. He was 26 years and 2 months at enlistment and left Australia on 23/11/1915. James Arthur Rayment married Lilian Sarah Smith in 1920 (Ref: Victoria 1920/6780). REF: Mrs Dorothy Legg - James Rayment and his wife Elizabeth lived and farmed in Russell Street in the 1860s. The land was a dairy property and may have included some of the land later owned by the Presbyterian Church. Their sons James and Alex walked to the Balwyn State School. James married and lived at 'The Wattles' in Middlesex Road.Black and white photo of George Leslie Rayment in AIF uniform, standing with his hands behind his back. armed forces, world war, 1914 - 1918, clothing and dress, (mr) george leslie rayment, les rayment

None of group are named & it is not known whether they are Rutherglen or Chiltern Lodge Members. Donated by Mr Ray Herrin, a former member of the Rutherglen Historical SocietyBrown & white group photo, group standing on wagon pulled by a light coloured large horse, unframed but cardboard. cardboard imprinted with photographer's name"Independent Order of Oddfellows, Manchester Unity, Loyal Pomona Lodge. United We Stand"muioof, manchester unity independent order of oddfellows, oddfellows, loyal pomona lodge

Gas&Fuel Corporation newsletter, with the photos of the managers of the newly acquired country branches. Mr. Jim Coventry, Ballarat - Mr. Pat Adair, Bacchus Marsh - Mr. Charles (Charlie) Anglin, Ararat/Stawell - Mr. Ray Clegg, Portland - Mr. Ralph. Cockle, Colac - Mr. Frank Dart, Warrnambool - Mr. Jim Franklin, Wodonga - Mr. Laurie Franklin, Hamiltonbusiness, retail, gas and fuel

Awards were presented at Scotch College to student Bruce R. Mann who had studied Agriculture as a subject at school through the educational outreach by Burnley in 1923 and 1924. The letter describes the visiting instructor was Mr Ray and the content of the curriculum in the 1920's.(1) Ist Prize in Form IX, Agriculture, (2) Dux in Form IX, Agriculture: these are photographic copies of the awards that were placed inside the book prizes. (3) Letter from B.R. Mann dated 9/6/92 with information about agricultural education at Burnley College in the 1920's.1) Scotch College Founded 1851 AWARDED to B.R. Mann Dux Prize in Form IX Subject Agriculture PRESENTED BY His honour Judge Winneke MA LLB Principal w S Littlejohn MA Dec 1923 2) Scotch College Founded 1851 AWARDED to B.R. Mann 1st Prize in Form IX Subject Agricuture PRESENTED BY his honour Mr Justice W K Schott MA LLM Principal W S Littlejohn MA DEC 1924 3) Letter from Bruce R Mann to Executive Office, Centenay VCAH 9-6-1992 - Donating these copies of his book prizes and a description of his life in agriculture after doing these early subjects at the Burnley Campus.bruce r. mann, students, judge winneke, scotch college, education in agriculture, school prizes, dux of agriculture, mr ray

Softcover, cardboard, red print of front and spine, black print on back cover. Black and white photo on front cover with colour Australian flag and silhouette of three soldiers behind. 192 pages, plain, illustrated, black and white photos. Biography of William McKenzie.On front end paper in blue "Copies of this book are available for purchase. Enquiries Mrs Barbara Evans 5446 7736 or Mr Ray Leevson (E'hawk) Secretary (Bendigo Chaplaincy Committee)" On title page in black "To RSL Bendigo from Bendigo Chaplaincy Committee" Black RSL stamp on front end paper.books, biography, religion

A list of photographs and their catalogue numbers used in a display at Sunshine Woolworths Store in October 1998 Mr G Carnell manager of Woolworths store in Sunshine Market Place requested a number of photographs to be displayed in the store to record some of the McKay history Fourteen photos were accepted and reproduced by Mr Ray Wild of Yarravillewoolworths

"Temperance Queen: Adelle McKenzie of Cheltenham, Victoria, was crowned 'Temperance Queen' at the recent National Woman's Christian Temperance Union convention in Brisbane. Adelle is the daughter of Industrial Chaplain Mr. Ray McKenzie and his wife Mrs. Betty McKenzie. Contestants studied material dealing with alcohol and other drugs, alcohol as related to the Scriptures, Christian living, and the WCTU."Snapshot of head and shoulders of Adelle wearing a 'crown' and 'robe'."C&N 22/8/84, p. 17"mckenzie, adelle, temperance queen, wctu

The Beehive and Old Gold Exchange Hand written letter and one photocopy to Mr Ray Tonkin, Director, Historic Building Council. Photocopy of history assignment by Diane Hartley (98) Letter to Ben Prop of the Property trust. Letter to Ray Tonkin re suggested changes to the Beehive and Allans Walk, Letter to Ben Prop Property Trust informing of classification of the Beehive. Letter to Mr David Martin from Alan Powney re restoration. National Trust Data Form. Letter to Mr D.D. Martin from Ray Tonkin re application to the register of historical buildings.bendigo, buildings, allans walk, diane hartley, beehive building, bendigo gold exchange, david martin, national trust of australia victorian branch

These events were compiled by Mr Raymond "Ray" Frank Barnes (b1936) from his dairy The Passing Parade DairyEvents of Note 1900 - Book No 1 Compiled from The Passing Parade Raymond F. Barnes (Inc Barnes + Ashton Family)ray barnes, history

These events were compiled by Mr Raymond "Ray" Frank Barnes (b1936) from his dairy The Passing Parade DairyEvents of Note 1900 - Book No 2 Compiled from The Passing Parade Raymond F. Barnes (Inc Barnes + Ashton Family)ray barnes, history

The marriage of John (Jack) Raymond Bruns VX88627 to Margaret Joyce Ball (Peggy) "Dad" per inscription is Alan Ball VX85724 refer Cat No5589P. Grandad, Grandma is Arthur & Gertrude Ball. For Jack Bruns service history/collection refer Cat No 5592.Photograph sepia tone shows a wedding party of eight persons in an outside setting, on the rear of original photo was writing in pencil.On the rear in pencil from left to right, "Mr & Mrs Ray Bruns, Dad, Jack, Peggy, Grandad, Dorothy Bruns, Grandma, Jacks wedding 10.3.1942"photographs,

These events were compiled by Mr Raymond "Ray" Frank Barnes (b1936) from local magazines, newspapers and his own personal diariesThe Long Bloke|Sunshine State|The Gang|Sunshine Tech|Holidays At Colac|Buddy Gale|Sunshine Anglers|My First Job|National Service|Colonial Gas 1st 10 Years|June Fraser|Life In The Office|Pen Pictures|Move To Head Office|The Lad|Summing Up|The Shack|Steve Rose|En Route To England|RF In England|En Route To Australia|By Train To Cairns|A Mothers Courage|Asian Interlude|Gas And Fuel 1974 - 76|Trip To U.S.A.|Gas & Fuel 1977 - 79|Sunshine Bowling Club 74 - 80|Island Jaunt|On Reflection|Island Jaunt|Fathers Story|78 Family Home|Makelesiray barnes, history

These events were compiled by Mr Raymond "Ray" Frank Barnes (b1936) from local magazines, newspapers and his own personal diaries2010ray barnes, history

These events were compiled by Mr Raymond "Ray" Frank Barnes (b1936) from local magazines, newspapers and his own personal diariesRay Barnes 2009 "Diary"ray barnes, history

These events were compiled by Mr Raymond "Ray" Frank Barnes (b1936) from local magazines, newspapers and his own personal diariesRay Barnes Diary 1978 - 81 + extra notes from 1936 - 1996 & Western Suburbs people (Rear Pages)ray barnes, history

These events were compiled by Mr Raymond "Ray" Frank Barnes (b1936) from local magazines, newspapers and his own personal diaries1999ray barnes, history

These events were compiled by Mr Raymond "Ray" Frank Barnes (b1936) from local magazines, newspapers and his own personal diariesRay Barnes Year Book 1990 - 2000 inc births, deaths, happenings, events, etc from 1900 - 2000. Re family friends, locals, etc. Mainly Sunshine + district plus Nth Melb, Coburg, Sunshine FC + CC (Ray's teams), Colac Dist & Arsenal|1942 - 47 Ray at Sunshine State School|1948 - 51 Ray at Sunshine Technical School|1952 - 55 Ray at McKays Sunshine|1955 Ray at National Service|1956 - Ray at Colonial Gas and Gas & Fuel|1971 - Ray at o/seas trip (1)|1974 - 85 & 89 Ray a blood donor|1975 - 84 Ray with Sunshin Bowls Club|1977 - Ray at o/seas trip (2)|1978 - 85 Ray member of Sunshine R.S.L.|1979 - Ray at o/seas trip (3)|1980 - Ray at o/seas trip (4)|1983 - Ray at o/seas trip (5)|1984 - Ray at o/seas trip (6)|1986 - Ray marriage to Makelesi|1989 - Ray at o/seas trip (7)ray barnes, history

These events were compiled by Mr Raymond "Ray" Frank Barnes (b1936) from local magazines, newspapers and his own personal diariesRay Barnes Reflections 1982 - 1988ray barnes, history