Showing 237 items matching " rural land."
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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - RURAL LAND USE IN THE LODDON-CAMPASPE REGION, 1976
... RURAL LAND USE IN THE LODDON-CAMPASPE REGION......Rural...land...RURAL LAND USE IN THE LODDON-CAMPASPE REGION - a discussion paper on issues and options. 30 pages, with maps....History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields BOOK Rural land use loddon campaspe rural land use agriculture Loddon-Campaspe regional planning authority RURAL LAND USE IN THE LODDON-CAMPASPE REGION - a discussion paper on issues and options. 30 pages, with maps. ...RURAL LAND USE IN THE LODDON-CAMPASPE REGION - a discussion paper on issues and options. 30 pages, with maps.Loddon-Campaspe regional planning authoritybook, rural, land use, loddon campaspe, rural, land use, agriculture -
Clunes MuseumDocument, VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT DEPT. OF PLANNING, THE RURAL LAND MAPPING PROJECT 1981 - DRAFT, JULY 1981
... THE RURAL LAND MAPPING PROJECT 1981 - DRAFT...THE RURAL LAND MAPPING PROJECT 1981 SHIRE OF TALBOT AND CLUNES DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING...THE RURAL LAND MAPPING PROJECT 1981 - DRAFT Document DOCUMENT VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT DEPT. ...A REPORT TO THE SHIRE OF TALBOT AND CLUES TO ACCOMPANY AND EXPLAIN THE SET OF PHYSICAL CONSTRAINTS MAPS PRODUCED FOR THE SHIRE AS PART OF THE RURAL LAND MAPPING PROJECT...SOFT COVER, TAN COLOURED DRAFT OF THE RURAL MAPPING PROJECT 1981 - SHIRE OF TALBOT AND CLUNES.non-fictionA REPORT TO THE SHIRE OF TALBOT AND CLUES TO ACCOMPANY AND EXPLAIN THE SET OF PHYSICAL CONSTRAINTS MAPS PRODUCED FOR THE SHIRE AS PART OF THE RURAL LAND MAPPING PROJECT...local history, government, state government, essential services -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - REGIONAL HISTORY SEMINAR MAY 2005 - AGRARIAN DEALS, PASTORAL REALITIES: THE USE AND MISUSE OF LAND IN RURAL AUSTRALIA, 1788 - 2004, 2005
... REGIONAL HISTORY SEMINAR MAY 2005 - AGRARIAN DEALS, PASTORAL REALITIES: THE USE AND MISUSE OF LAND IN RURAL AUSTRALIA, 1788 - 2004....Agrarian deals, Pastoral realities: the use and misuse of land in rural Australia, 1788 - 2004. Presented by Professor Richard Waterhouse. ...Agrarian deals, Pastoral realities: the use and misuse of land in rural Australia, 1788 - 2004. Presented by Professor Richard Waterhouse. ...Regional History Seminar May 2005. History of Central Victoria. Agrarian deals, Pastoral realities: the use and misuse of land in rural Australia, 1788 - 2004. Presented by Professor Richard Waterhouse. Contains lose booklet containing list of seven presenters at a future (undated) seminar. Produced by the Bendigo Bank. A5 formatvictoria, history, regional history. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - LANDS OFFICE - CROWN LANDS SURVEYED AND SOLD - INDEX, 26.1.1857 - 1871
... ... rural land....History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields lands office Bendigo Sandhurst crown lands sold rural land. Lands Office Document: hard cover journal, faded dark green cover with brown corners and spine. 193 pages filled out - LH page: Parish, town lands, suburban lands, country lands, total lands surveyed, date of survey RH page: date of sale, by auction, by selection, price per acre, total amount, name of purchaser. ...Document: hard cover journal, faded dark green cover with brown corners and spine. 193 pages filled out - LH page: Parish, town lands, suburban lands, country lands, total lands surveyed, date of survey RH page: date of sale, by auction, by selection, price per acre, total amount, name of purchaser. On spine ' 01, index book O'.Lands Officelands office, bendigo, sandhurst, crown lands sold, rural land. -
Marysville & District Historical Society
THE TRIANGLE NEWS-VOL 36 NO 37-OCTOBER 2 2009
... ...rural 1 land...Marysville & District Historical Society 39 Darwin Street Marysville yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges marysville victoria australia late snow still an attraction marysville marathon dr lachlan fraser what's on when in october buxton cfa buxton community hall annual buxton community christmas bbq buxton reserve football in marysville the marysville & district lions club mtcrc report advertisements marysville marquee mobile kitchens my chef mike catering st michael's grammar school all stars band bpa news had enough community support gathering marysville golf club accredited facilitators graeme & julia cann church notices vale christina barton charcoal drawings of christ church and marysville primary school situations vacant waste transfer station community service hub operating hours spring-season of hope and promise marysville medical clinic councillor comment bushfire affected residents to reap solar hot water rebate marysville art show marysville & district football & netball clubs lakeside fellowship evening eildon community centre hall alexandra cinema murrindindi shire council youth development and participation officer mayors chair marysville community market gallipoli park lions triangle tool library marysville community golf & bowls club marysville caravan park your health and wellbeing public notice rural 1 land buxton progress assocn amnesty period on open air burning marysville junior cricket marysville triangle real estate alexandra clearing sale THE TRIANGLE NEWS-VOL 36 NO 37-OCTOBER 2 2009 ...marysville, victoria, australia, late snow still an attraction, marysville marathon, dr lachlan fraser, what's on when in october, buxton cfa, buxton community hall, annual buxton community christmas bbq, buxton reserve, football in marysville, the marysville & district lions club, mtcrc report, advertisements, marysville marquee, mobile kitchens, my chef mike catering, st michael's grammar school all stars band, bpa news, had enough community support gathering, marysville golf club, accredited facilitators graeme & julia cann, church notices, vale christina barton, charcoal drawings of christ church and marysville primary school, situations vacant, waste transfer station, community service hub operating hours, spring-season of hope and promise, marysville medical clinic, councillor comment, bushfire affected residents to reap solar hot water rebate, marysville art show, marysville & district football & netball clubs, lakeside fellowship evening, eildon community centre hall, alexandra cinema, murrindindi shire council, youth development and participation officer, mayors chair, marysville community market, gallipoli park, lions triangle tool library, marysville community golf & bowls club, marysville caravan park, your health and wellbeing, public notice, rural 1 land, buxton progress assocn, amnesty period on open air burning, marysville junior cricket, marysville triangle real estate, alexandra clearing sale -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: WONDERS OF THE NORTH. FAMOUS PEOPLE
... Land...rural life...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields PLACE Land rural life Lydia Chancellor collection Australia place Aboriginal Australian Aborigines Aborigines Northern Australian Australian flora Australian fauna fauna flora plants Australian plants Australian animals animals Australian lighthouses lighthouses sciences botany tourism famous people male person Wonders of the north 1-100 1938-9 Then and Now 'A small orange Old Gold chocolate box containing 2 newspaper columns. ...'A small orange Old Gold chocolate box containing 2 newspaper columns. (i) Wonders of the North' series 1-100. 1938-1939. (ii). This series of clips contains references to Aboriginal/Indiginous people. 'Then and Now Public Men'. These clips have a young/older photo and the positions they held in their professional life. Both columns from the 'Sun-News Pictorial' newspaper.Wonders of the north 1-100 1938-9 Then and Nowplace, land, rural life, lydia chancellor, collection, australia, place, aboriginal, australian aborigines, aborigines, northern australian, australian flora, australian fauna, fauna, flora, plants, australian plants, australian animals, animals, australian lighthouses, lighthouses, sciences, botany, tourism, famous people, male, person -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Kangaroo Flat Gold Mine Collection: photos of Woodvale site, Daly property, pre dam construction, 1986
... Photographs show rural land, grassy paddocks with tree line in background. ...Photographs show rural land, grassy paddocks with tree line in background. ...Photographs taken at the time of the purchase by Western Mining Corporation of the property owned by G.P. Daly of Raywood Road, Woodvale, in 1986. The intent of the purchase was to provide land for the Woodvale ponds. Land size was 16 acres, known as Allotment 13, Section 3, Parish of Nerring. Paper with two colour photographs attached, each of three photos joined to show landscape view, of the property purchased from G.P Daly by Western Mining Corporation. Photographs show rural land, grassy paddocks with tree line in background. Barb wire fence visible in foreground of bottom photo. Top photograph is titled 23. Daly property looking south-east. Bottom photograph is titled 24. Daly property looking north east. woodvale, g.p. daly, western mining corporation, purchase -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyBooklet, Law Affecting Land Valuation in Victoria by Allan Freeman, 1950
... The subject matter is fairly comprehensive, and touches most of the statutory provisions likely to be met with in urban and rural land valuations. The Institute is indebted to the author, Mr. ...The subject matter is fairly comprehensive, and touches most of the statutory provisions likely to be met with in urban and rural land valuations. The Institute is indebted to the author, Mr. ...86-page publication published as a reference work by The Real Estate and Stock Institute of Victoria (Valuers' Division)Foreword: "This book has been prepared as a guide for student valuers and as a reference work for valuers engaed in land valuation in Victoria. The subject matter is fairly comprehensive, and touches most of the statutory provisions likely to be met with in urban and rural land valuations. The Institute is indebted to the author, Mr. Allan Freeman, and gratefully acknowledges his work. Allan Simpson, President. Donald Jacobs, Chairman, Valuers' Division. Melbourne, 1st September, 1950." -
Clunes Museum
Document - REPORT, HEPBURN SHIRE, 2024
... .1 RURAL HEPBURN - AGRICULTURAL LAND STUDY AND RURAL SETTLEMENT STRATEGY, UNBOUND REPORT PRINTED IN COLOUR ON PAPER, 94 PAGES .2 FUTURE HEPBURN - CLUNES STRUCTURE PLAN, UNBOUND REPORT PRINTED IN COLOUR ON PAPER, 67 PAGES ...Clunes Museum 36 Fraser Street enter building through Collins Place Clunes goldfields PLANNING POLICY PRINCIPLES WILL BE TAILORED TO RESPOND TO LANDSCAPE VARIATION AND DRIVERS OF LAND USE CHANGE AND THE DIFFERENTIAL IMPACT THAT THESE HAVE ACROSS THE SHIRE... HEPBURN SHIRE COUNCIL RURAL SETTLEMENT STRATEGY ADOPTED BY HEPBURN SHIRE COUNCIL 3 SEPTEMBER 2024 .1 RURAL HEPBURN - AGRICULTURAL LAND STUDY AND RURAL SETTLEMENT STRATEGY, UNBOUND REPORT PRINTED IN COLOUR ON PAPER, 94 PAGES .2 FUTURE HEPBURN - CLUNES STRUCTURE PLAN, UNBOUND REPORT PRINTED IN COLOUR ON PAPER, 67 PAGES Document REPORT HEPBURN SHIRE. ...PLANNING POLICY PRINCIPLES WILL BE TAILORED TO RESPOND TO LANDSCAPE VARIATION AND DRIVERS OF LAND USE CHANGE AND THE DIFFERENTIAL IMPACT THAT THESE HAVE ACROSS THE SHIRE....1 RURAL HEPBURN - AGRICULTURAL LAND STUDY AND RURAL SETTLEMENT STRATEGY, UNBOUND REPORT PRINTED IN COLOUR ON PAPER, 94 PAGES .2 FUTURE HEPBURN - CLUNES STRUCTURE PLAN, UNBOUND REPORT PRINTED IN COLOUR ON PAPER, 67 PAGES ADOPTED BY HEPBURN SHIRE COUNCIL 3 SEPTEMBER 2024hepburn shire council, rural settlement strategy -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Archive - Finance, Papers
... Rural Finance Land Titles Sales Smith St Sth Standard association of Australia Licence Morias Pty Ltd Agreement Agreement between R.Maxwell & North Western Woollen Mills Melbourne Wool Brokers Authority to buy....Stawell Historical Society Inc 46 Longfield St Stawell grampians Rural Finance Land Titles Sales Smith St Sth Standard association of Australia Licence Morias Pty Ltd Agreement Agreement between R.Maxwell & North Western Woollen Mills Melbourne Wool Brokers Authority to buy. ...Rural Finance Land Titles Sales Smith St Sth Standard association of Australia Licence Morias Pty Ltd Agreement Agreement between R.Maxwell & North Western Woollen Mills Melbourne Wool Brokers Authority to buy.norwellen, industry -
Melton City LibrariesNewspaper, Historic Homestead Vandalised, 1990
... The developers found the cost of replacing the bridge and developing site with sewerage and drainage power before they sell. The rural land itself is not worth much as the developer has to complete the subdivision before any blocks can be sold. ...The developers found the cost of replacing the bridge and developing site with sewerage and drainage power before they sell. The rural land itself is not worth much as the developer has to complete the subdivision before any blocks can be sold. ...Edna Barrie describes the Darlingsford property. C.E. Barrrie Land developers bought the property from my husband’s brother. It was one big farm and they were a big family. When the father died he left it to be cut up for the family. The youngest son had to reach age 21 before the property could be divided and portioned out to the mother and children, but it was deferred until Jim returned from the war. Eventually it was cut up into two parts, we were married by then and so was Edgar. Part of the land included the block on the other side of Ferris road, which became the quarry, Edgar’s section was on the Toolern Creek end, he was the last one married and lived in the old bluestone house until 1974. The developers bought this section but they could not get permits due to the state of the old bridge due to the cost. Barries had built the bridge across the creek [1926]. It took the big loads of hay and the family kept it maintained. Once the Barries had gone it did not get any upkeep. The developers found the cost of replacing the bridge and developing site with sewerage and drainage power before they sell. The rural land itself is not worth much as the developer has to complete the subdivision before any blocks can be sold. The developer from Sydney had a man living in the house, who let it go the rack and ruin. He managed to buy from the developer 25 acres with the bluestone house. Bernard Coburn had it for a while but is was well out of our hands by then. There were various people who have bought into and tried to develop and have given up. There was a project sometime ago to save the buildings from ruin but nothing has happened as yet, they are six or seven years to late. The buildings continue to deteriorate and were badly damaged vandals and fire. The Shire bought all the rest of it from the developer, where the tip is now, that was also part of Edgars land. Article about a fire at Darlingsford Estate featured in the Telegraphlocal architecture, local identities, emergency services -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Administrative record - Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria (CEPA) Central Council Correspondence, 1977
... Grimwade, M.L.A., to distribute copies of a document to relevant commercial Members of Parliament who are not part of the Association. 8504.33m The document is a formal letter advocating for reforms in rural land valuation. The association firmly recommends that land valuation for all purposes should be based on productive capacity, not market subdivision value. 8504.33n This document is a formal letter from the Central Council of the Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria. ...Grimwade, M.L.A., to distribute copies of a document to relevant commercial Members of Parliament who are not part of the Association. 8504.33m The document is a formal letter advocating for reforms in rural land valuation. The association firmly recommends that land valuation for all purposes should be based on productive capacity, not market subdivision value. 8504.33n This document is a formal letter from the Central Council of the Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria. ...The Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria was active by the 1930s, engaging in industry management and lobbying.The Commercial Egg Producer's Association (CEPA) had branches in Bendigo, South Bendigo, Eaglehawk, Wedderburn, Murrabit and Euroa.CEPA Commercial Egg Producer's Association (Bendigo Region) correspondence, for the year 1977. This item includes the following documents: 8504.33a The document outlines agenda items for a poultry industry conference, focusing on operational, regulatory, and industry improvement topics. 8504.33b A letter discussing delays, objectives, and formation of the District Liaison Committee for agricultural community engagement. 8504.33c This notice provides essential logistical details for branch representatives to prepare for the upcoming conference. 8504.33d Branch secretaries are asked to convene a special meeting within the week to discuss information regarding proposed amendments to the Egg Industry Stabilization Act 1973 8504.33e The letter from the Secretary of the Federal Council of Poultry Farmers Associations of Australia outlines three key agenda items for the upcoming council meeting. These points focus on pricing, board membership requirements, and oversight of research activities relevant to poultry farmers. 8504.33f The Commercial Egg Producers Association of Victoria formally thanks the Victorian Egg Marketing Board for inviting them to an industry meeting scheduled for August 18, 1977 8504.33g The document is a letter from the Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria to the Liberal Party's Rural Committee, August 1977 8504.33h The Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria (C.E.P.A.), August 1977 8504.33i The Central Council of Poultry Farmers Association of Australia is organizing a conference in Melbourne on April 4th and 5th, 1977. The Council suggests inviting Mr. Smith, the Minister of Agriculture, to officially open the conference. 8504.33j The newspaper article highlights the effectiveness and necessity of egg production licensing in Victoria. It shows that licensing has benefited both producers and consumers, stabilized the industry, and is recommended for ongoing implementation. 8504.33ka A letter from the egg producers' association in Victoria, expressing concern about the future of egg production licensing. The letter urges the Rural Committee of thew Liberal Party to ensure the continuation of licensing for the benefit of the industry. 8504.33l From the Association requesting Mr. F. Grimwade, M.L.A., to distribute copies of a document to relevant commercial Members of Parliament who are not part of the Association. 8504.33m The document is a formal letter advocating for reforms in rural land valuation. The association firmly recommends that land valuation for all purposes should be based on productive capacity, not market subdivision value. 8504.33n This document is a formal letter from the Central Council of the Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria. These points highlight the Council's efforts to keep Parliament informed and coordinate communication among its branches. 8504.33o A formal letter from K. Fitzgibbon, Secretary, addressed to Mr. Ben McConchie at the Diagnostic Centre in Epsom. The document serves as an official request to initiate discussions about the Advisory Council's future. 8504.33p This document is a formal protest letter from a poultry farmers' association addressed to the State Electricity Commission. The letter is signed by the association's secretary, K. Fitzgibbon, and aims to prompt the State Electricity Commission to improve its support infrastructure for rural customers. 8504.33q A letter from the Secretary of the Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria to the Victorian Egg Marketing Board. This letter advocates for a more efficient approach to supplying egg trolleys to improve labor efficiency in egg grading operations. 8504.33r A formal letter to the Agriculture Department Melbourne, addressing the classification of non-commercial poultry entries in random sample tests. 8504.33s The letter is addressed to the Minister of Agriculture, Mr. Ian Smith, and dated June 1st.The main purpose is to high light that the egg industry complied with a price freeze, unlike the meat-meal industry and some others, which increased their prices by 35 to 15 per tonne during the freeze period. 8504.33t A letter requesting comments from the Prices Justification Tribunal regarding this disparity in industry responses to the price freeze. 8504.33u This letter addresses the Victorian government Premier, Rupert Hamer, urging a revision of land valuation methods for agricultural properties. 8504.33v The document is a formal letter from the Strathfieldsaye Association to the Municipal Association of Victoria, requesting a revision of land valuation methods for farms. 8504.33w Key points document and evidence for continuation of egg production licensing in Victoria. 8504.33x The document is a formal letter from the Victorian Egg Marketing Board addressed to Mr. Ian Smith, Minister of Agriculture. This letter serves as an official submission of candidates for board appointment, fulfilling the request from the Minister of Agriculture. 8504.33y This document is a formal letter from the Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria, dated May 13, 1977. The letter serves as an official thank you and confirmation to Mr. F. Grimwade for agreeing to open the Association's Annual Conference. 8504.33z Notice regarding the Annual Conference of the Commercial Egg Producers Association of Victoria. 8504.33aa This document is a formal invitation from the Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria. To invite local members of Parliament to the Association's Annual Conference. 8504.33ab The Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria formally invites Mr. I. Smith, the Minister of Agriculture, to open their Annual Conference. 8504.33ac Agenda for the Annual Meeting of the Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria, May 1977. 8504.33ad Formal notice regarding branch nominations for the Victorian Egg Producers Board in 1977 8504.33ae Annual Meeting Announcement:The Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria's Central Council will hold its annual meeting at City Hall at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, 20th May, 1977. 8504.33af This document is a meeting agenda from the Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria, highlighting three main issues for discussion: Meatmeal Price and Supply, Feather Picking Problems, and Telecom Profits. 8504.33ag This document is a letter from the Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria expressing gratitude to Ted Drake for his service as Secretary. 8504.33ah This document is a letter from the Central Council of the Commercial Egg Producers' Association of Victoria to the Egg & Egg Pulp Marketing Board. The key points is an objection to the practice of washing all eggs, particularly clean eggs processed on approved inline washers. 8504.33ai The Central Council of Poultry Farmers Association of Australia is organizing a conference in Melbourne on April 4th and 5th, 1977. The Council suggests inviting Mr. Smith, the Minister of Agriculture, to officially open the conference. 8504.33aj he document lists individual members and their contact details, including names, postal addresses, and telephone numbers. Examples include Lindsay Bartel (MSSTIC PARK), Harold Wilson (YARRABERB), Larsen (EAGLEHAWK), Epic Walker (FENTONS CREEK), and others across various locations. 8504.33ak The letter from the Secretary outlines several objections and suggestions regarding the Cost of Production document prepared by Price Waterhouse for the Victorian Egg Board 8504.33al Executive meeting minutes of the Commercial Egg Producers Association of Victoria held on September 5, 1977 8504.33am Department of Agriculture and Fisheries south Australia Fact Sheet Dec 1977 - Achieving a satisfactory yolk colour 8504.33an Two References, one from Van Der Graaf Bodies Pty Ltd General Engineers, one typed, one handwrittenegg producer's information, correspondence, cepa, commercial egg producers' association -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Book, Woolsthorpe Primary School and Woolsthorpe Soldier Settlement
... Land being redistributed and some larger properties acquired and sub-divided. The Woolsthorpe Soldier Settlement farms usually had between 290 and 600 acres and were mostly used for mixed farming and sheep grazing. This book is of interest because it has details of the history of the Woolsthorpe school and the Soldier Settlements in the area. It therefore contains much social history and documents the lives of those living in a small rural ...History of the Woolsthorpe Primary School and Woolsthorpe Soldier SettlementThis is a soft-cover book with a blue and buff- coloured front cover featuring photographs of the Woolsthorpe Primary School and the Woolsthorpe War Memorial. The back cover has photographs of the R.S.L. Badge and the Woolsthorpe Primary School. It has 160 pages. non-fictionHistory of the Woolsthorpe Primary School and Woolsthorpe Soldier Settlementwarrnambool, woolsthorpe, soldier settlement -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyBook - Reference Teaching Infants, MacMillan and Co., Limited, MacMillan's Teaching in Practice for Infant Schools Projects and Pictures Vol. 3, 1949 (exact)
... rural area, Kiewa Valley did present a slightly different learning atmosphere than in the larger towns and cities. The majority of parents within the Kiewa Valley, had slight reservations of the "high and mighty" attitude of some city dwellers and the effectiveness of city bred teachers was how to overcome these ingrained mores. The mentioning of European nations and lifestyles was to the pupils in the infant schools far more like "fairyland" than the realism that they experienced on the "land ...This book was used in the first school in Mt Beauty only started in 1948/1949 this would have been one of the first books used in the school. Also as a state school book it is also significant to the Victorian State school system. There could be a lot of these books in other towns in the state, therefore it may not be just found in Mt Beauty. This item is historically significance as it shows what sort of books were used for that period. It is socially significant as the Mt Beauty school was new in this period therefore shows what the students were using. This item was used in Mount Beauty Primary School as part of a teacher's curriculum. The fact that it was in a rural area, Kiewa Valley did present a slightly different learning atmosphere than in the larger towns and cities. The majority of parents within the Kiewa Valley, had slight reservations of the "high and mighty" attitude of some city dwellers and the effectiveness of city bred teachers was how to overcome these ingrained mores. The mentioning of European nations and lifestyles was to the pupils in the infant schools far more like "fairyland" than the realism that they experienced on the "land". However at this age level fantasy was more important than reality. Australian fantasy tales e.g. Blinky Bill (circa 1930s) introduced main characters that infants could identify, especially in rural schools.This item is a green coloured hard backed book containing 384 double sided pages. Nearly all pages have black writing and free hand sketches. There are some pages of duplicated sheet music.See KVHS 0045, KVHS 0046, KVHS 0048 for the other volumes held.On the spine is "MACMILLANS TEACHING IN PRACTICE" below this "PROJECTS and PICTURES" underneath "VOL 3". On title page "edited by E.J.S.Lay" underneath"VOLUME THREE". Below this there is printed a two branch wreath within these an "Olympic" type torch.book, school, teacher, children, infant, reference, educational -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyBook - Reference Countryside, The Australian Countryside in Pictures, circa 1950s
... ...rural industries...life on the land...This unity within the rural environment is something that is attracting more and more families from sometimes alienating city life. country life australian "outback" rural industries life on the land swag-man of the bush On the tittle page is a signature "C Roper" This printed coloured sketched, or painted paper sleeve of the book is freely wrapped over a dark red hard cover. ...This book is a "snapshot" in time (1950s) detailing life in Australia covering a time when a "man's word and handshake" were his moral and quasi legal bond, and the now relative defunct saying "smoko" (having a "time out" from work for a cigarette and tea or coffee). The book spans an era where the male was still the "head" of the family even though for a majority of families the women took on the many "male only" roles during the World War II period. This shift in the leadership of the family hierarchy is mentioned, so ever slightly, (not to offend the still predominant macho male image) in both rural and city environments. The effects of the war, and later the push for women's emancipation and equality in both family, social, workplace and political areas of life, since this book was published, is now finally resolved. However there are still some sections of the recent migrate population where this male dominance is causing a few problems.The significance of this book is not only because it was donated by Mrs C. Roper ( from the Roper Family, a pioneer Kiewa Valley and surrounding Region family - originally beef cattle graziers) but also a Kiewa Valley resident and family, experiencing the shift in the social and economical life of post World War II rural Australia. The strong heritage link to this region of many families still residing within its boundaries, is a clear affirmation of the bond that the Kiewa Valley and its Regions have upon family unity. This unity within the rural environment is something that is attracting more and more families from sometimes alienating city life.This printed coloured sketched, or painted paper sleeve of the book is freely wrapped over a dark red hard cover. Into the front of the cover is pressed a standing pose of a farmer with long sleeves rolled up over his elbows. Behind him and to the right are what appears to be three sacks of wheat and next to him is a merino sheep. To the left and down are two dogs one with a fox in its jaws. The book contains 240 pages, 300 illustrations in gravure and 25 pictures in full colour. The inside fly leaf is a colour photograph of a rural scene with dirt road running in the centre and to the left a farm house and a five bay open storage barnOn the tittle page is a signature "C Roper"country life, australian "outback", rural industries, life on the land, swag-man of the bush -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyBook - Reference Teaching Infants, MacMillan's Teaching in Practice for Infant Schools Projects and Pictures Vol. 1, 1949
... rural area, Kiewa Valley did present a slightly different learning atmosphere than in the larger towns and cities. The majority of parents within the Kiewa Valley, had a slight resentment of the "high and mighty" attitude of city dwellers with a "plum in their mouths" and the effectiveness of city bred teachers was how to overcome these ingrained mores. The mentioning of European nations and lifestyles was to the pupils in the infant schools far more like "fairyland" than the realism that they experienced on the "land ...This item was reprinted in 1949 (first edition in 1934) in Great Britain and used in Victorian Infant school classes.This was in the era where "mother England" was still the favourite source of educational text books for Australian primary schools. "Australianism" was frowned upon by educational institutions as being not proper English. This belief lingered on for a longer period in private schools, where "ockerism" was a dirty word. It was not until the mid 1950s that the Australian dialect and social mores were accepted as suitable for educational activities.This item was used in Mount Beauty Primary School as part of a teacher's curriculum. The fact that it was in a rural area, Kiewa Valley did present a slightly different learning atmosphere than in the larger towns and cities. The majority of parents within the Kiewa Valley, had a slight resentment of the "high and mighty" attitude of city dwellers with a "plum in their mouths" and the effectiveness of city bred teachers was how to overcome these ingrained mores. The mentioning of European nations and lifestyles was to the pupils in the infant schools far more like "fairyland" than the realism that they experienced on the "land". However at this age level fantasy was more important than reality. Australian fantasy tales e.g. Blinky Bill (circa 1930s) introduced main characters that infants could identify, especially in rural schools.This item is a green coloured hard backed book containing 384 double sided pages. Nearly all pages have black writing and free hand sketches. There are some pages of duplicated sheet music.See KVHS 0046, KVHS 0047, KVHS 0048 for the other volumes held.On the spine is "MACMILLANS TEACHING IN PRACTICE" below this "PROJECTS and PICTURES" underneath "VOL 1". On title page "edited by E.J.S.Lay" underneath VOLUME ONE. Below this there is printed a two branch wreath within these an "Olympic" type torch.infant school curriculum, teacher's aid reference, instruction book -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyBook - Reference Teaching Infants, MacMillan's Teaching in Practice for Infant Schools Projects and Pictures Vol. 2, 1949
... rural area, Kiewa Valley did present a slightly different learning atmosphere than in the larger towns and cities. The majority of parents within the Kiewa Valley, had a slight resentment of the "high and mighty" attitude of city dwellers with a "plum in their mouths" and the effectiveness of city bred teachers was to overcome these ingrained mores. The mentioning of European nations and lifestyles was to the pupils in the infant schools far more like "fairyland" than the realism that they experienced on the "land ...This item was reprinted in 1949 (first edition in 1934) in Great Britain and used in Victorian Infant school classes.This was in the era where "mother England" was still the favourite source of educational text books for Australian primary schools. "Australianism" was frowned upon by educational institutions as being not proper English. This belief lingered on for a longer period in private schools, where "ockerism" was a dirty word. It was not until the mid 1950s that the Australian dialect and social mores were accepted as suitable for educational activities.This item was used in Mount Beauty Primary School as part of a teacher's curriculum. The fact that it was in a rural area, Kiewa Valley did present a slightly different learning atmosphere than in the larger towns and cities. The majority of parents within the Kiewa Valley, had a slight resentment of the "high and mighty" attitude of city dwellers with a "plum in their mouths" and the effectiveness of city bred teachers was to overcome these ingrained mores. The mentioning of European nations and lifestyles was to the pupils in the infant schools far more like "fairyland" than the realism that they experienced on the "land". However at this age level fantasy was more important than reality. Australian fantasy tales e.g. Blinky Bill (circa 1930s) introduced main characters that infants could identify, especially in rural schools.This item is a green coloured hard backed book containing 768 double sided pages. Nearly all pages have black writing and free hand sketches. There are some pages of duplicated sheet music. See KVHS 0045, KVHS 0047, KVHS 0048 for the other volumes held.On the spine is "MACMILLANS TEACHING IN PRACTICE" below this "PROJECTS and PICTURES" underneath "VOL 2". On title page "edited by E.J.S.Lay" underneath VOLUME TWO. Below this there is printed a two branch wreath within these an "Olympic" type torch.infant school curriculum, teacher's aid reference, instruction book -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyBook - Reference Teaching Infants, MacMillan's Teaching in Practice for Infant Schools Projects and Pictures Vol. 5, 1949
... rural area, Kiewa Valley did present a slightly different learning atmosphere than in the larger towns and cities. The majority of parents within the Kiewa Valley, had a slight resentment of the "high and mighty" attitude of city dwellers with a "plum in their mouths" and the effectiveness of city bred teachers was to overcome these ingrained mores. The mentioning of European nations and lifestyles was to the pupils in the infant schools far more like "fairyland" than the realism that they experienced on the "land ...This item was reprinted in 1949 (first edition in 1934) in Great Britain and used in Victorian Infant school classes.This was in the era where "mother England" was still the favourite source of educational text books for Australian primary schools. "Australianism" was frowned upon by educational institutions as being not proper English. This belief lingered on for a longer period in private schools, where "ockerism" was a dirty word. It was not until the mid 1950s that the Australian dialect and social mores were accepted as suitable for educational activities.This item was used in Mount Beauty Primary School as part of a teacher's curriculum. The fact that it is in a rural area, Kiewa Valley did present a slightly different learning atmosphere than in the larger towns and cities. The majority of parents within the Kiewa Valley, had a slight resentment of the "high and mighty" attitude of city dwellers with a "plum in their mouths" and the effectiveness of city bred teachers was to overcome these ingrained mores. The mentioning of European nations and lifestyles was to the pupils in the infant schools far more like "fairyland" than the realism that they experienced on the "land". However at this age level fantasy was more important than reality. Australian fantasy tales e.g. Blinky Bill (circa 1930s) introduced main characters that infants could identify, especially in rural schools.This item is a green coloured hard backed book containing 2067 double sided pages. Nearly all pages have black writing and free hand sketches. There are some pages of duplicated sheet music.The last 13 pages contain the index of the total 5 volumes of the set. See KVHS 0045, KVHS 0046, KVHS 0047 for the the volumes held.On the spine is "MACMILLANS TEACHING IN PRACTICE" below this "PROJECTS and PICTURES" underneath "VOL 5". On title page "edited by E.J.S.Lay" underneath"VOLUME FIVE". Below this there is printed a two branch wreath within these an "Olympic" type torch.teacher's aid reference, instruction book, infant school curriculum -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyBook - Reference Botany, Botany - A Junior Book For Schools, 1927
... The students in the Kiewa Valley and attending a rural school, where in a position to study all the fundamental teaching that this book encompassed. This in one way provided students in the valley a slightly better appreciation between book and real life (on the land, in the field and by the river). ...This book was a highly regarded reference book for students in primary and lower secondary schools within Victoria from the late 1800s to the mid 1900s. The book provided students with the fundamental knowledge of botany for the era in which it was produced. As this book was targeting a junior schooling level (basic), it could cover a greater and extended reader population. Teaching institutions could, because of its straight forward, basic written information, retain this book's circulation for a greater length of time, thereby optimising the return against the greater initial costs of importing it from England.This book was produced in a time where learning was at a relatively slower pace (due to a smaller source and supply of material). The availability of a large range of cheap reference books such as that offered from 1971 on wards via the internet "Project Guttenberg" in the form of electronic books, has dramatically provided a larger source of reference material. The significance of this book on botany, is that it was highly effective for the era in which it was produced and in particular the students at a rural based school. Being in a rural area students were able to identify local vegetation to the various life cycles of plants presented in this mainly United Kingdom/European referenced book. The students in the Kiewa Valley and attending a rural school, where in a position to study all the fundamental teaching that this book encompassed. This in one way provided students in the valley a slightly better appreciation between book and real life (on the land, in the field and by the river). Later publications of this book had additional Australian references in them.This hard covered book(cloth strengthened) is faded(aged) beige in colour and consists of 204 pages. It is printed in English (black print) on both sides and contains illustrations of both free hand sketches and photographs of plants, both foliage and roots systems. The book is arranged in three sections: three pages of preface, two of contents (28 chapters). The last four pages contain the appendix and index.On spine "BOTANY" underneath "R.H. YAPP" and at bottom the Cambridge coat of Arms and below this "CAMBRIDGE" The front cover "BOTANY" underneath this "A JUNIOR BOOK FOR SCHOOLS" and below this a an illustration of a four leaf petal(flower of Germander Speedwell) the same as appears on the cover of edition 2, however this book is edition 3. At the bottom is "R.H. YAPPschool, botany, text books, science experiments, nature -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyLetter Commerce, Confirmation of Payment, 02/12/1911
... land required to establish the Tawonga School from its original site (since 1880) to a more central site (since 1911), within the township. This receipt clearly shows the era in which the community involvement and social commitment of landholders was at a higher level, in the early 20th century, than at the latter part. Matters involving community welfare in relatively isolated rural ...This document (dated 1911), is a receipt covering the compensation for the three acres of land required to establish the Tawonga School from its original site (since 1880) to a more central site (since 1911), within the township. This receipt clearly shows the era in which the community involvement and social commitment of landholders was at a higher level, in the early 20th century, than at the latter part. Matters involving community welfare in relatively isolated rural regions was of high priority to every person whether town folk or grazier/farmer or miner. The letter of acceptance of the amount of twenty one pounds for three acres was signed by John Cooper on behalf of Ada Ryder (parent at the school), did not require State Government Compulsory Acquisition process (as it may have, had it been in the latter part of the century and if it were in a city or large town. This social benevolency was part of the period (up to the late 1900's) of the rural Australian environment. This was well before international land investments changed the picture of the socio-economics of country towns.A4 letter of confirmation of payment on pre-lined paper and with a margin. Both margin and lines are coloured in light grey. The page has been folded four times and shows faintly, horizontal lines, of manufacture. The letter is framed with a glass front.This receipt for the compensation of money is hand written in ink and reads: "Tawonga Dec 2 1911, I have this Day Received from the Residents and other People interested in the new State School the Sum of (Pounds sign) 21-0-0 twentyone Pounds being value of compensation for three Acres of land on which is erected the new State School No.2282 Paid by Cash & Cheques with thanks 2/12/11 (Signed) John Cooper" Below this is affixed a Victoria 1 pence stamp duty stamp, on which is written(freehand) Paid 2/12/11 Initialed J Cfinancial letters, receipts, school acquisitons, stamp duty -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyBook - Reference Teaching, Intermediate English J. Aughterson, Circa 1957
... This English text book is a moment in time, when the isolation of rural communities had greater affect upon the standard of both the written and spoken language. It was a time when Britain was still thought of as "the mother land" and the English used was that brought to Australian by the original settlers and over time developed an "Australian flavour". school curriculum secondary education rural schools Front cover "INTERMEDIATE ENGLISH" underneath "J. ...This particular edition was published in a period (1950s), when textbooks for primary and secondary schools were published by London based publishing houses such as LONGMAN. This particular publishing house brand is now only used by the Longman Schools in China. This reference book was one of the basic reading material for students learning the "English" language opposed to the "Americanised English". The two versions of English now in use are mainly influenced by the greater influx of American based media and the internet. At the time of this publication however print media was at its peak and the English used was from the United Kingdom. Although the written language is in English, the majority subject matter is of Australian origin. This text book is very significant in demonstrating the type of English taught in rural schools during the period and before the internet and the American based spell check programs now in use. The subtle changes in both the spoken and written English, due to the modern internet facilities, can be seen by the "texting" language of school aged students, post "world wide web" and mobile telephones. This English text book is a moment in time, when the isolation of rural communities had greater affect upon the standard of both the written and spoken language. It was a time when Britain was still thought of as "the mother land" and the English used was that brought to Australian by the original settlers and over time developed an "Australian flavour".Plastic covered soft green colored cardboard cover in black print. Pages (150) are printed in black ink on both sides and in different fonts.Front cover "INTERMEDIATE ENGLISH" underneath "J. Aughterson" underneath a squiggle of three half circles. underneath "LONGMANS". Spine: "AUGHTERSON INTERMEDIATE ENGLISH LONGMANS"school curriculum, secondary education, rural schools -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyPhotograph Farm Land, Mount Beauty Acreage before Golf Course, Circa 1950
... This photograph is a "snap shot" in time circa 1950s detailing the rural environment before the effects of the Kiewa Valley Hydro Scheme altered the basic rural setting of the valley. The golfing fairway was being mapped out on previous grazing land, before the laying of a golf course, for use by the construction workers and auxiliary administration employees of the Victorian State Electricity Commission. ...Kiewa Valley Historical Society Mount Beauty Information Centre 31 Bogong High Plains Rd Mt Beauty high-country This photograph is a "snap shot" in time circa 1950s detailing the rural environment before the effects of the Kiewa Valley Hydro Scheme altered the basic rural setting of the valley. The golfing fairway was being mapped out on previous grazing land, before the laying of a golf course, for use by the construction workers and auxiliary administration employees of the Victorian State Electricity Commission. ...This photograph is a "snap shot" in time circa 1950s detailing the rural environment before the effects of the Kiewa Valley Hydro Scheme altered the basic rural setting of the valley. The golfing fairway was being mapped out on previous grazing land, before the laying of a golf course, for use by the construction workers and auxiliary administration employees of the Victorian State Electricity Commission. This photograph details a dramatic period in time which saw an enormous change to the exclusively rural area of the Kiewa Valley region in the mid 1900s. This change presented both physical and mental challenges to the existing quiet rural inhabitants of the valley. The State of Victoria had to make adjustments to the changing demands imposed by population and industrial expansions. The development of cleaner energy supplies to a growing population has its downside ,which ever way the intrusion into the "natural" landscape is made.Black and white photograph detailing surveyor posts for construction of golf course. Land used, before establishment of the Mount Beauty Village, as farming/grazing cattle and viewed towards Mount Bogong and its Alpine ranges. The photo is on 200gms paper and not on photographic paper.nilmount beauty in the 1940s - 1950s, grazing in the kiewa valley, sec victoria -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyPhotograph of Kiewa Valley Panorama, Farming lands within the Kiewa Valley in1950s, Circa 1950
... land. This photograph catches a time before (what appeared to the local farmers as the invasion by a mass of construction workers) when this remote valley was part of a "lay back" rural landscape,occasionally visited by friends and some wayward tourists. ...land useage, before the establishment of the Mount Beauty Village. Small pockets of residentual houses can be viewed. Road access (unsealed dirt) was typical of that provided in rural regions in the 1950s. ...This photograph depicts the borderline in time between an exclusively rural based population and respective activities(early 1900s)to the present (2000 on wards) integrated village, tourist and retiree/holiday area. The time when land ...This photograph shows how (early to mid1900s), before the establishment of the Mount Beauty "gated" village, the Kiewa Valley was farmed and the scarce population was spread out over acres of productive land. This photograph catches a time before (what appeared to the local farmers as the invasion by a mass of construction workers) when this remote valley was part of a "lay back" rural landscape,occasionally visited by friends and some wayward tourists. The mountain ranges provided an adequate barrier against the way-would traveller. The immigration numbers coming into Australia was still quite small ( due to the "white" Australia policy) which was in force before World War II. After World War II a mass of displaced European refugees and migrants boosted the Australian population and provided for a greater degree of diverse professions and rural related work force.This photograph depicts the borderline in time between an exclusively rural based population and respective activities(early 1900s)to the present (2000 on wards) integrated village, tourist and retiree/holiday area. The time when land was exclusively used in agriculture is over and the impact of cheaper rural produce from Asian markets will see a shift of land useage and population activities. The Kiewa Valley is loosing its hiding place and is becoming more and more a source of untapped residential land. Black and white photograph of farming/grazing land useage, before the establishment of the Mount Beauty Village. Small pockets of residentual houses can be viewed. Road access (unsealed dirt) was typical of that provided in rural regions in the 1950s. The photo is on 200gms paper and not on photographic paper.kiewa valley in the early1900s, grazing in the kiewa valley, sec victoria -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyPhotograph of Snow Covered Catchment Area Vic, Snow Covered Catchment Area Victorian Alps - 1950s, Circa 1950
... rural landscape,occasionally visited by recreational adventurers and some wayward tourists. The mountain ranges had provided an adequate barrier against the way-would traveller, but with the opening up of this region by the provision of improved roadways and accommodation facilities, courtesy of the Kiewa Valley Hydro Electricity Scheme, changes such as tourism and its impact upon the "natural" state started to show its side effects (clearing of the land). ...rural landscape,occasionally visited by recreational adventurers and some wayward tourists. The mountain ranges had provided an adequate barrier against the way-would traveller, but with the opening up of this region by the provision of improved roadways and accommodation facilities, courtesy of the Kiewa Valley Hydro Electricity Scheme, changes such as tourism and its impact upon the "natural" state started to show its side effects (clearing of the land). ...This photograph details (early to mid1950s), the Victorian Alpine region when this remote area was part of a "lay back" rural landscape,occasionally visited by recreational adventurers and some wayward tourists. The mountain ranges had provided an adequate barrier against the way-would traveller, but with the opening up of this region by the provision of improved roadways and accommodation facilities, courtesy of the Kiewa Valley Hydro Electricity Scheme, changes such as tourism and its impact upon the "natural" state started to show its side effects (clearing of the land). The expansion of the European immigration numbers (1950s) coming into Australia was increasing after World War II which not only provided increased construction workers to the region but also immigrants who appreciated alpine regions. Some of these immigrants contributed to the expansion of the region and provided for a greater degree of diverse professions and rural related work force.This photograph depicts the borderline in time between an exclusively rural based population and respective activities(early 1900s)to the present (2000 on wards) integrated village, tourist and retiree/holiday area. The time when land was exclusively used in agriculture and Alpine grazing lands is over. The Kiewa Valley is loosing its hiding place and is becoming more and more a source of untapped residential land and winter time recreational adventure lands. The changes brought about by modern technologies involving recreational activities such as hang gliding, gliding (local airstrip), mountain bikes, car rallies and their associated clubs is providing for an increased short term population boost. These together with the attractions for retirees is changing not only the physical nature of the Kiewa valley but also its "soul".This item is a black and white photograph of a section of snow covered catchment area in the Victorian Alps in the mid 1900. It is on 200 gms paper but not on photographic paper and has a white boarder (3 mm).kiewa valley tourism, victorian alps, alternate energy supplies, alpine population growth -
Bendigo Military MuseumPostcard - CHRISTMAS GREETING, Australian Military Forces, 23 Dec 1941
... land the M.C. but then so very few get their deserts. Often think of C.V.M.S. & wonder how you all are doing. Remember me to the boys. John A Torpie. Black and white card formed by folding a sheet of paper two ways. The front depicts a pen and ink drawing of civilian trucks hauling wool bales in an Australian Rural ..."John Ahem Torpie" QX39522 (Q119806) Enlisted 14/9/42 (2nd AIF) Discharged 6/11/46. Rank Captain. Black and white card formed by folding a sheet of paper two ways. The front depicts a pen and ink drawing of civilian trucks hauling wool bales in an Australian Rural scene. On the inside of the card there is an illustration of a soldier standing to attention and a 25 Pdr gun crew in action. The right side shows a heavy A.A. gun in action - mobile type of gun. Beside it are two artillery signallers, prone, working a radio set. The rear page has the actual letter greetings.Front Title - Transporting wool. Inner left - To Greet You Sincerely at Christmas and wish you Happiness in the New Year. Inner Right - Australian Military Forces. "I don't appear in the picture, not being a skite, I am hiding behind the gun. J.T.". Rear Page - 7th Inf. Brigade, Chermside Camp, Brisbane 23.12.41. Dear Ted & George. Wishing you both a Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. Have been in camp hospital for ten days as a result of encounter with muma (?) - shall hardly land the M.C. but then so very few get their deserts. Often think of C.V.M.S. & wonder how you all are doing. Remember me to the boys. John A Torpie. ww2, postcard, artillery, christmas, john a torpie -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyPhotograph of Kiewa Valley Pioneer Family, Three Generations of Kiewa Valley Pioneer Family (Coopers), late 1900s'
... land clearing, building sheds and fences, outhouses and fire wood. This photograph was taken during a time where both male and females did some heavy lifting and processing. The rural...land clearing, building sheds and fences, outhouses and fire wood. This photograph was taken during a time where both male and females did some heavy lifting and processing. The rural ...This historical family photograph spans three generations of the Cooper Family, a pioneer family, still residing in the Kiewa Valley. The large axe held by Pat was a handy tool for pioneer families to chop down trees for land clearing, building sheds and fences, outhouses and fire wood. This photograph was taken during a time where both male and females did some heavy lifting and processing. The rural sector at this point in time was physically a hard location for both sexes. The segregation of the sexes into specific job categories was some times non existent although household "chores" was in the main a woman's domain. The rural sector was in this point of time one which women were highly respected and the unwritten law of providing "assistance" and "reverence" by men in such actions as, socially opening doors, tipping the cap, offering a sturdy arm for support and refraining from doing or saying anything "uncouth" in a woman's presence. It was in a time when women's liberation was just starting to grow strength. Rural areas, on the hole, took longer to interfuse "city" hatched norms of behaviour. This photograph of a pioneer family still residing in the Kiewa Valley demonstrates not only the close protective environment that the valley has on all its inhabitants but also the close bonding that neighbors have towards each other. The term "God's gifted country" fits warmly with all the settlements in the valley. The relatively isolated (physically, visually and communications wise) has since post World War II been whittled away by faster and vastly improved communications with "the outside" world. The strength of commitment to the rural life can be seen in the faces of the family members in this photograph. The proud heritage is displayed without any external pressure. This large black and white family photograph is a reproduction on Fujicolor Crystal Archive Paper manufactured by Fujifilm. It is 200gsm matt finished paper with no borders. On the reverse side, written in pencil "Ted Cooper sitting aged 24-25, Pat Amery (Ted's youngest sister) holding Ted's eldest son Doug and Ted's father John Franklin Cooper(22-8-1892)"john cooper, ted cooper, pat amery, doug cooper, pioneer family kiewa valley -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyBook - Non Fiction History, Australia's Royal Welcome 1954, circa 1954
... The Kiewa Valley and all the rural areas in the region were still very much tied to the "mother land" and trade between Britain and Australia was very strong. ...This publication covers the mid 1900s and relates to a period where the majority of the Australian population was engrossed with the Queen of Australia, even though her Highness did not reside on this continent. The period covered was before the great immigration insurgence from Europe.The Labour Party's "White Australian" policy was a hinderance and a barrier towards the Asian and African prospective immigrants. The motto Queen and Country was still very ingrained in the rural population. This period in Australian domestic self reliance, brought about the growing strength and very active trade union movement and their staunch support for the Tariff protection against a growing swell of imported goods. This self reliance psyche was essentially a by product of World War II, and the isolation felt by the Australian People. The Queen (royalty) was the binding force holding the British Empire together which was emphasised with her popularity when touring Australia Queen Elizabeth's visited the MCG twice in 1954 1. to attend an assembly of ex-servicemen and women's organisations 2. to attend a Children's Display. She also visited Government House and visited Country Victoria on the Royal train from 24th Feb - 9th March.The Kiewa Valley and all the rural areas in the region were still very much tied to the "mother land" and trade between Britain and Australia was very strong. Trade with Asian manufacturers was minimal and needed the late 1900s to see both the trade and immigration barriers fall. This book was produced during a time when the majority of Australians looked more to England for trade and companionship. The agricultural trade with England and Europe was very high and the motto of the time was "Australia grows on the sheep's back". Late 1900's saw the motto "Australia grows on the miner's back" The Queen was still very popular then which was emphasised by the large crowds which greeted her on tour. Residents of Mt Beauty including Cubs, Brownies, Scouts and Guides travelled to Benalla to see the Queen. Clare Roper was a founding member of the KVHS and attended a garden party at Buckingham Palace representing the local CWA. She has purchased this book and therefore giving this a close historical significance connection, it has good provenance and interpretive capacity. This hard(blue coloured) covered book contains thirty six double sided pages. Both the first and last pages (inside cover included) has the royal crest of Australia (kangaroo and emu) balancing the individual six states crests ,united under the royal crown. The first six double pages, each portraying a coloured free hand sketches of various Australian scenery enclosing the Queen's day by day and State by State itinerary. There are 115 black and white photographs and 25 coloured photographs contained in this book.Third page has free hand penned signature "Clare Roper"1954 royal tour, queen elizabeth ii monarchy, british empire in the 1900s, god save the queen. -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietySaw Logging, circa early 1900's
... rural and logging regions within the Kiewa Valley. It has been used for domestic wood cutting and for industrial logging in the mid to late 1900s. It was used when clearing land ...This item can be seen as a hand piece belonging to a logger or farmer spanning over one hundred or more years. The equipment was made to perfection as a hand tool and has not been improved upon since its introduction into the logging industry or farming fraternity. It can be used by one person or two (husband and wife or father and child). Its versatility is ageless. It can be used for domestic clearing of the paddocks, or for domestic fire places and stoves or commercial logging up until the 2000s (introduction of specific logging trucks that cut and treat the trees in one process).This item is very significant to the rural and logging regions within the Kiewa Valley. It has been used for domestic wood cutting and for industrial logging in the mid to late 1900s. It was used when clearing land for the SEC Hydro scheme and to allow for the introduction of the Mount Beauty construction workers' village (later developed into the town) The great advantage of this saw was that it uses only muscle power and can be located where ever a lumber "Jack" or property owner can venture. either by foot or by horse.This saw is a Warranted Superior One/Two Man Logging Saw. It has 68 teeth and is 42 inches long. At a position of one inch (2.5cm) from the end is a hole one inch down from the leading edge. There is another hole 45 cm in front of the handle. Both these holes are for a "helper handle" which when in use renders this logging saw fit for a two man operation. This is a cross cut saw for cutting down vertical trees (horizontal cut) The handle is made from wood and fastened to the blade by three heavy duty screws. The one helper handle stands 150mm high and has a 150mm wooden hand grip.The central screw has 25mm manufacturers' identification logo stamped "WARRANTED SUPERIOR".one or two man cross cut saws, forestry, timber industry -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyBag Canvas Water, Circa 1950
... This extract from an advertisement in the Sydney Morning Herald newspaper of 1/12/1959 places the era in which this water bag was prolific throughout rural Australia. " ABERDEEN CANVAS GOODS for the man on the land here is Australia's most useful, convenient and hygienic water bag. ...Kiewa Valley Historical Society Mount Beauty Information Centre 31 Bogong High Plains Rd Mt Beauty high-country This extract from an advertisement in the Sydney Morning Herald newspaper of 1/12/1959 places the era in which this water bag was prolific throughout rural Australia. " ABERDEEN CANVAS GOODS for the man on the land here is Australia's most useful, convenient and hygienic water bag. ...This extract from an advertisement in the Sydney Morning Herald newspaper of 1/12/1959 places the era in which this water bag was prolific throughout rural Australia. " ABERDEEN CANVAS GOODS for the man on the land here is Australia's most useful, convenient and hygienic water bag. Its special unbreakable plastic nozzle is fitted with a perforated filter strainer. Made from long flax canvas, its universal handle enables it to be hung on bumper bar, wire fence or on hook or nail" The availability of clean cool drinking water in remote rural locations was essential for survival under the blistering Australian summer sun. This was in a pioneer era when transport, roads and convenience stores were ,in a lot of "outback" Australia, in short supply and survival was dependent upon what could be carried by vehicle or pack horse.When the Kiewa Hydro Electricity Scheme became a reality, the use of the water bag was one of the essential personal items of survival given to each person working in the forests and on and in the high plains environment. Even in an outside stationary work place the availability of cool clean water was a prerequisite. The canvas water bag allowed any wind or airflow to cool down the water, even on very hot days, to provide a refreshing and throat quenching supply of water. These bags could be fastened onto the front of vehicles or hanging from shady tree branches thereby permitting air flow around the bag. During the "wearing in" period the residual taste from the canvas was fairly strong, this became considerably less as time and a half moved on. This "Aberdeen" long flax canvas water bag is held together on two sides and the top by strong heavy cotton stitching. The iron fashioned carrying handle has, protruding from its top elevation ,a very strong hook (well in excess of the bags' weight requirement). At the top, of the bag, and on one side only, is a brown coloured bakelite spout (with an inbuilt filter) protruding upwards. This spout has its matching , screw on, lid complete with attachment chain (not fixed at the handle end)On the front of the bad and stenciled in bold lettering, "ABERDEEN" and directly below "Travellers" and below this "FILTER BAG". Below this are two parallel black lines enclosing an ochre coloured band(12mm wide) running around the bottom section of the bag. Below this band is stenciled the number 14 in black (25mm high) figures. The spout lid has stamped on the top surface and within the outline of Australia, "ABERDEEN FILTER WATER BAG". Above this and close to the edge of the lid is pressed "PAT. No 9149/32 and down at the bottom rim is stamped "RD. No. 9870". canvas, water bag, water container, camping equipment, survival pack -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyPamphlet - Bright Tourism, Guide to Bright and District, late 1900s
... rural based economy). Some of the regions unique facilities and geological structures are well suited to those tourists who live in cities and "flat land" regional bush areas within Australia. ...rural based economy). Some of the regions unique facilities and geological structures are well suited to those tourists who live in cities and "flat land" regional bush areas within Australia. ...This publication was produced in the early 1950s to provide the growing tourism trade (at this time), to the region with a more detailed overview of the facilities available to tourists of the region's attractions. This brochure is a very efficient and effective promotional publication. The increasing level of self promotion by local business and commerce sectors of the region the more sought after the region became and the greater the ability of the region to grow (non rural based economy). Some of the regions unique facilities and geological structures are well suited to those tourists who live in cities and "flat land" regional bush areas within Australia. This was a period when the average Australian domestic tourist was more able (finance and transport wise) to see more of their country within the short time they had for "holidays". In the late 1900s, however, with the increase to workers' recreational leave and better transportation (fares, ease of travel to overseas destinations) the local tourism numbers from other domestic locations have been steadily declining. From the 1970s onwards, the increased tourism demand from overseas tourists, for better facilities and easier access to these regional facilities, resulted in better transport, accommodation and communication, which has been a boon for all tourism within Australia. In the 21st century the world is becoming smaller and smaller for the international tourist, especially for those from crowded Asian cities. The greater attraction for "open" spaced locations such as this region are becoming a much sought after change of scenery. This pamphlet which targets the tourist, whether either from other Australian regions or the global tourist, is a good example of self promotion by a relatively small local population. This is especially significant because before the "tourist explosion" in the 1950s onward, these regional areas had a more introspective society with greater emphasis to locally established mores and values. The increased interactions with people from other areas and nations, combined with a greater global communication network is affecting those traditionally established mores to produce a some what unique social transformation which is constantly changing from one generation to the next. One important factor which tourism does bring is that it opens up the region to a wider range of people who look to the region for their own lifestyle changes.This pamphlet has a front cover in colour with the major activities in the region sketched depicting : sunshine, snow skiing, trout fishing, mountain climbing, golfing, swimming, alpine views, tennis, lawn bowls and picnics. The back cover is blank. The pamphlet is fastened together by two staples 30mm from top and bottom, and is folded with the cover slightly thicker than the fifteen pages. Thirteen pages have been printed on both sides. The first page has a black and white photograph of the hotel Alpine and the tall brick constructed Clock Tower. There are another five black and white photographs in the pamphlet.on front cover "Guide to BRIGHT"local tourism, regional information booklet, "time" related brochures, alpine local history
