Showing 3912 items matching "1850s-1900s"
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Buninyong Visitor Information Centre
Document (Sub-Item) - Information Folder, Sad Fatal Accident at Hiscock's [Mine]; also Locomotive Mine Disaster, 1933; 1850s mining accident involving Robert Blyth; Notes of the Trial Saw Mill at Buninyong
Notes relate to the 'Sad Fatal Accident' involving Martha Williams at Hiscock's [Mine]; also Locomotive Mine Disaster, 1933; 1850s mining accident involving Robert Blyth; Notes of the Trial Saw Mill at Buninyong.gold mining, inquests, buninyong, imperial mine, mining, trial saw mill, forestry -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Functional object - Haeusler Collection Honey Dipper early 1900s
The Wodonga Historical Society Haeusler Collection provides invaluable insight into life in late nineteenth and early twentieth century north east Victoria. The collection comprises manuscripts, personal artefacts used by the Haeusler family on their farm in Wodonga, and a set of glass negatives which offer a unique visual snapshot of the domestic and social lives of the Haeusler family and local Wodonga community. The Haeusler family migrated from Prussia (Germany) to South Australia in the 1840s and 1850s, before purchasing 100 acres of Crown Land made available under the Victorian Lands Act 1862 (also known as ‘Duffy’s Land Act’) in 1866 in what is now Wodonga West. The Haeusler family were one of several German families to migrate from South Australia to Wodonga in the 1860s. This honey dipper is one of the many objects in the Haeusler Collection that represent home life in early twentieth century Wodonga.This item has well documented provenance and a known owner. It forms part of a significant and representative historical collection which reflects the local history of Wodonga. It contributes to our understanding of domestic and family life in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history, social history, and women’s history. Wooden honey dipper c. early 1900shoney, bees, food, kitchen, wodonga, haeusler collection, domestic, family, household, tableware -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Functional object - Haeusler Collection Tailors Thimbles early 1900s
The Wodonga Historical Society Haeusler Collection provides invaluable insight into life in late nineteenth and early twentieth century north east Victoria. The collection comprises manuscripts, personal artefacts used by the Haeusler family on their farm in Wodonga, and a set of glass negatives which offer a unique visual snapshot of the domestic and social lives of the Haeusler family and local Wodonga community. The Haeusler family migrated from Prussia (Germany) to South Australia in the 1840s and 1850s, before purchasing 100 acres of Crown Land made available under the Victorian Lands Act 1862 (also known as ‘Duffy’s Land Act’) in 1866 in what is now Wodonga West. The Haeusler family were one of several German families to migrate from South Australia to Wodonga in the 1860s. These thimbles belonged to Ilma Margaret Ernestine Haeusler (née Tasker), born in 1900 in Tallangatta. They were used in the family home between 1919 and 1928 during her marriage to Louis Alfred Haeusler (b.1878). Ilma died in childbirth in 1928, leaving one surviving son, John Alfred Lyell (b.1922). In the nineteenth and early twentieth century prior to the mass production of clothing and textiles, needlework, alongside motherhood, was the defining work of women. Hand sewing and embroidery was central in the everyday lives and domestic roles of women. This item has well documented provenance and a known owner. It forms part of a significant and representative historical collection which reflects the local history of Wodonga. It contributes to our understanding of domestic and family life in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history, social history, and women’s history. Two alloy tailors thimbles dating from the early 1900ssewing, thimble, thimbles, sew, haeusler, haeusler collection, wodonga -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Mrs E. M. Gilbert, Women in Australian History - With particular reference to Glynwylln near Stawell in the 1850s and 1860s, 2004
Covers some pioneer women in the Wimmera District of Victoria, featuring "Glywylln' Stationm F=Green's Creek & Kirkella. Written by MRs Gilbert as a history option for HSC. Pink Card cover under clear plastic Woman in Australian History with particular reference to Gkywyllan near Stawell, Victoria in the 1850s and 1860s By Mrs E.M. Gilbertstawell -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Brougham Street, Eltham, early 1900s, 1900s
Colour photograph of a poor quality photograph (in album) of Brougham Street, Eltham looking east from near Susan Street, early 1900seltham, brougham street, wellington street, susan street -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Administrative record - Testimonials to Victorian individuals 1850s to 1900s
... 1850s-1900s ...BHS CollectionOne page list of testimonials given to Victorian individuals from 1850s to 1900s. The list has the name of the recipient, the donor, the location where the individual worked, the occupation and the donation given.awards, 1850s-1900s -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Olinda Falls at Mt Dandenong, Early 1900s
Photograph from the Dower family collection taken of the Upper Olinda Falls in the early 1900s. The two men, two women and young boy are all well dressed and posing for a photograph.Black and white photograph received as a jpeg digital image 576KB showing two womwn, two men and a boy at the Olinda Falls early 1900s.On front of image: Early 1900s Olinda Falls at Mt Dandenongolinda falls, mt dandenong, mount dandenong, falls, upper olinda falls -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Hamilton-Smith Collection Photograph of Gertrude Foord early 1900s, The Crown Studios: Vice-Regal Photographers
The Hamilton-Smith collection was donated by the children of Grace Mary Hamilton-Smith nee Ellwood (1911-2004) and John Hamilton-Smith (1909-1984) who settled in Wodonga in the 1940s. The Ellwood family had lived in north-east Victoria since the late 1800s. Grace’s mother, Rosina Ellwood nee Smale, was the first teacher at Baranduda in 1888, and a foundation member of the C.W.A. Rosina and her husband Mark retired to Wodonga in 1934. Grace and John married at St. David’s Church, Albury in 1941. John was a grazier, and actively involved in Agricultural Societies. The collection contains significant items which reflect the local history of Wodonga, including handmade needlework, books, photographs, a wedding dress, maps, and material relating to the world wars. This photograph is of Gertrude Foord (1885-1968), an aunt on the Hamilton-Smith family tree. Much of the needlework and textiles in the Hamilton-Smith collection belonged to Gertrude. This item has well documented provenance and a known owner. It forms part of a significant and representative historical collection which reflects the local history of Wodonga. It contributes to our understanding of social and family life in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history and social history.Black and white studio portrait photograph of a woman dressed in early 1900s dress, mounted on card.Handwritten inscription in bottom centre: "Love from/Gertrude". photograph, family photographs, photo, 1900s, edwardian, studio portrait, portrait -
Otway Districts Historical Society
Document, Pioneering in the Otway Ranges in the late 1800s and early 1900s
Two pages with the history of George Baulch and family in the Otway Ranges.A story about George Baulch and his family settling in the Otway Ranges in the late 1890s and early 1900s.Typed on paper with advertisments on the reverse side.george baulch; carrie hobson; portland; princetown; otway ranges; -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Orchestra early 1900s
Orchestra Stawell early 1900sstawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, “Glynwylln” Shearing Shed with workers early 1900s
Inside “Glynwylln” Shearing Shed with workers early 1900s showing table in foreground with fleece and shearing bays in background.stawell -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Hornsby Studio, Clunes, Bank of New South Wales and Post Office in Sussex Street, Linton, early 1900s
Dated "early 1900s", as the newer Bank of New South Wales (built 1903-1904) can be seen in the photograph.Black and white postcard photograph of two buildings in Sussex Street, Linton, brick building is Bank of NSW, wooden building is Linton Post Office. People standing in front, including one on a horse and one with a bicycle.linton post office, buildings, horses, bicycles, bank of new south wales -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Bill McAuley, Warrandyte Treasures - Schooldays, war, bushfires, romance and sport in the 1900s - Words and photographs by Bill McAuley, Circa 2019
Gloss paper, colour photos of Warrandyte scenes, citizens and activities."Thanks to Warrandyte Historical Society, Stephen Reynolds and Stephen Freeman. Special thanks to the 'Treasures' and their families for sharing their photographs and stories. Thi book isdedicated tothe many generations of the McAuley family who have lived in Warrandyte sice the 1850s." Foreword by Scott Podmore, former Warrandyte Diary editor. -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Functional object - Lamp, Mount Helen Railway Station Lamp, ,early 1900s, unknown
Lamp was used at the Mount Helen railway station on the Ballarat to Buninyong railway line in the early 1900s. The Mount Helen station was unmanned, with passengers flagging down the train by lighting the lamp.This lamp is one of the few remaining relics of activity on the Ballarat to Buninyong railway line.Metal fabricated lamp with cast iron feet and top decoration. Glass windows and angled mirror backing to spirit lamp and tank. Hinged side door to access lamp tank and to light lamp.buninyong, railway, mount helen station, mount helen, lamp -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, Flemington Kensington News, "1900s Racecourse Rd lives on", Original photo c1906
Newspaper clipping from the Summer issue of Flemington Kensington News titled "1900s Racecourse Rd lives on", featuring a photo of a NMETL enclosed tramcar east bound in Racecourse Road at the intersection with Wellington St Flemington showing the centre poles and buildings in the street. In the background is the railway overbridge. On the corner is a Tailor and Hatter shop. Item written by Melissa Montang, mainly about the Bendigo Community Bank relocating from Racecourse Road. Source of the photograph - Images of Yesteryear.trams, tramways, racecourse rd, nmetl, flemington -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, The Todd House in Sussex Street, Linton, early 1900s
The Todd family lived in this house in the early 1900s. The house was next door to the butcher's shop which was run by members of the Todd family at the time. Stella Todd is the small child on the right of the photograph, whose hand is being held by her older sister (who is possibly Millie Todd). It is believed this house later burned down and was replaced by the house which currently occupies the site (65 Sussex Street).Black and white copy of original photograph which shows a weatherboard house with a front verandah and a picket fence. Two boys, one on a bicycle, and two girls, the older holding the younger's hand, are posing for the photograph in front of the fence.houses, todd family, stella todd -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Nurses case, Globe Goods, Nurse Maggs' case used in Ringwood in the early 1900s
Marianne Hardridge married James Maggs and had 11 children. They began orcharding on Wonga Road when there was nothing but bush. Over the years it became one of the largest orchards, and they were also one of the largest families in the district. As well as helping on the land Marianne took up nursing and as Nurse Maggs brought over 500 children into the world in the Ringwood area. This was in the early 1900s when there was no doctor, no dentist, no hospital or chemist in the area.Nurses case containing black velvet cape, white apron, and measuring glass in box: Brown case with split opening lid revealing a 2 black velvet cape, with frilled edge, 3 white cotton apron, and 4 a small black box containing 5 a measuring glass +Additional Keywords: Maggs, James / Hardridge, MarianneOn case - Beatzall Cases Australia (manufacturers logo) Inside Hand written M.A.Maggs, Clive Street ,Mitcham -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Newspaper - Clipping, The Sun, Going back to 1850s, 19.11.1971
This article anticipates the opening of the new Tower Hill centre. It compares the 1855 landscape of Tower Hill painted by Eugene von Guerard with the today's landscape - very different indeed.p 16tower hill, von guerard, walsh st library -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Newspaper article re john Deason - A Life in the Day Series, "Welcome Stranger" The Bendigo Goldfields 1850s, John Deason - A Life in the Day (Series)
John Deason born 1829 on island of Tresco in the Scilly Isles. 1841 worked in Cornish tin mine. 1851 married Meg Davis, along with Richard Oates travelled to Bendigo Goldfields. By 1858 Meg and the four children were dead. John married Catherine McAndrew 28 October 1858. Left the Bendigo Goldfields for Bulldog Gully Moliagul. Discovered the Welcome Stranger nugget 5 February 1869. Newspaper article from The Bendigo Monthly October 2020 Page 25, Includes copies of photographs and other newspaper articles within the story. Story of John Deason, and the discovery of the Welcome Stranger Gold Nugget. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Newspaper article re Joseph Harrison - A Life in the Day Series, "I'm the Bloody Man The Doctor Ordered" The Bendigo Goldfields 1850s, Joseph Harrison - A Life in the Day (Series)
Joseph Harrison, born York UK 1810, convict sentenced seven years hard labour Van Diaeman's Land - Tasmania. Ticket of Leave August 1837. Arrived Williams Town (Port Phillip). 1840 worked as waterman. Married Margaret Barrett, relocated to Kilmore. Travelled to Bendigo Creek January 1853. By July 1853 had threatened to kill wife and eldest son William. Charged with attempted murder. He died 29 September 1854. Newspaper article from The Bendigo Monthly September 2020 Page 12, Includes copies of photographs and other newspaper articles within the story. Story of Joseph Harrison, convict on goldfields. Other place names and persons mentioned in article - Williams Town (Port Phillip), Kilmore, Bendigo Creek Sandhurst), Back Creek; William Harrison, Margaret Barrett, Matthew Welsh, Peter Parram, Anne Hayes, Sergeant James Simmonds, Police Magistrate Lachlan McLachlan, Ellen Robinson (nee Langam), Tasmasine Harrison, John Duggan (Corky Jack). -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Oberg, Leon, Locomotives of Australia 1850s to 2010s, 2010
A brief history of the locomotives that ran in Australia from the 1850s to the 2010s on government and some private railways.index, ill, maps, p.446.non-fictionA brief history of the locomotives that ran in Australia from the 1850s to the 2010s on government and some private railways.locomotives - australia - history, railroad operations - australia - history -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document - Family History, Greg Neumann, The Starling and Stewart families at Janefield, Yan Yean, Greensborough, Diamond Creek, Plenty and Yarrambat, from the late 1850s onward, compiled by Greg Neumann, 2023
Story of the Starling and Stewart families over several generations as farmers in the Plenty-Yarrambat area, compiled by Greg NeumannPrevious version on CD-Rom has been removed and replaced with this Word filestarling family, stewart family, plenty river, plenty, janefield mill, janefield mill on the plenty river, yarrambat -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Booklet - Memories of "Redlands" 1850s to 2006, George Glass, C. 2006
A history of the Glass Family and the development of "Redlands" farm and homestead at Allan's Flat, Northeast Victoria. Jesse Glass was born in Bratton, Wiltshire, England and married Elizabeth Smyth in 1868 in Beechworth. They established Redlands in Allan's Flat and their descendants became pioneers of the surrounding district. He passed away at "Redlands" in 1916.non-fictionA history of the Glass Family and the development of "Redlands" farm and homestead at Allan's Flat, Northeast Victoria. Jesse Glass was born in Bratton, Wiltshire, England and married Elizabeth Smyth in 1868 in Beechworth. They established Redlands in Allan's Flat and their descendants became pioneers of the surrounding district. He passed away at "Redlands" in 1916.glass family, redlands farm, allan's flat pioneers, yackandandah -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Oberg, Leon, Locomotives of Australia 1850s to 1990s, 1996
A brief history of the locomotives that ran in Australia from the 1850s to the 1990s on government and some private railways.index, ill, maps, p.368.non-fictionA brief history of the locomotives that ran in Australia from the 1850s to the 1990s on government and some private railways.locomotives - australia - history, railroad operations - australia - history -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Tarcoola Press, A Diary of James Thomas Donaldson of Kangaroo Ground and Ivanhoe, Victoria on an 1889 visit to England and Scotland & family letters of the 1850s, 1999
James Thomas Donaldson together with his family were pioneers in Kangaroo Ground from Scotland. James later bought land and built a house in Ivanhoe50 pages presented as transcriptions of original letters with images of some letters for illustration. Some black and white photos included. Previously contained in HG Booklet 10james thomas donaldson -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Photograph of Haeusler Family Farm early 1900s
The Wodonga Historical Society Haeusler Collection provides invaluable insight into life in late nineteenth and early twentieth century north east Victoria. The collection comprises manuscripts, personal artefacts used by the Haeusler family on their farm in Wodonga, and a set of glass negatives which offer a unique visual snapshot of the domestic and social lives of the Haeusler family and local Wodonga community. The Haeusler family migrated from Prussia (Germany) to South Australia in the 1840s and 1850s, before purchasing 100 acres of Crown Land made available under the Victorian Lands Act 1862 (also known as ‘Duffy’s Land Act’) in 1866 in what is now Wodonga West. The Haeusler family were one of several German families to migrate from South Australia to Wodonga in the 1860s. This item is unique and has well documented provenance and a known owner. It forms part of a significant and representative historical collection which reflects the local history of Wodonga. It contributes to our understanding of domestic and family life in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history and social history.A black and white photograph taken by Louis Haeusler (b.1878) of the Haeulser family farm in Wodonga West. photograph, photography, farm, agriculture, house, home, farm house, wodonga, haeusler collection -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Functional object - Haeusler Collection Stop Watch late 1800s - early 1900s
The Wodonga Historical Society Haeusler Collection provides invaluable insight into life in late nineteenth and early twentieth century north east Victoria. The collection comprises manuscripts, personal artefacts used by the Haeusler family on their farm in Wodonga, and a set of glass negatives which offer a unique visual snapshot of the domestic and social lives of the Haeusler family and local Wodonga community. The Haeusler family migrated from Prussia (Germany) to South Australia in the 1840s and 1850s, before purchasing 100 acres of Crown Land made available under the Victorian Lands Act 1862 (also known as ‘Duffy’s Land Act’) in 1866 in what is now Wodonga West. The Haeusler family were one of several German families to imigrate from South Australia to Wodonga in the 1860s.This item has well documented provenance and a known owner. It forms part of a significant and representative historical collection which reflects the local history of Wodonga. It contributes to our understanding of domestic and family life in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history, social history, and women’s history. An antique, alloy stop watch with white face jewellery, watch, clock, timepiece, wodonga, haeusler collection, social history, stop watch -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Haeusler Collection Mounted Black and White Photographic Portrait late 1800s - early 1900s
The Wodonga Historical Society Haeusler Collection provides invaluable insight into life in late nineteenth and early twentieth century north east Victoria. The collection comprises manuscripts, personal artefacts used by the Haeusler family on their farm in Wodonga, and a set of glass negatives which offer a unique visual snapshot of the domestic and social lives of the Haeusler family and local Wodonga community. The Haeusler family migrated from Prussia (Germany) to South Australia in the 1840s and 1850s, before purchasing 100 acres of Crown Land made available under the Victorian Lands Act 1862 (also known as ‘Duffy’s Land Act’) in 1866 in what is now Wodonga West. The Haeusler family were one of several German families to migrate from South Australia to Wodonga in the 1860s. This item has well documented provenance and a known owner. It forms part of a significant and representative historical collection which reflects the local history of Wodonga. A mounted black and white portrait photograph of a middle aged man with a white beard wearing a suit. photograph, photography, portrait, photographic portrait, haeusler, haeusler collection -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Functional object - Haeusler Collection Doan's Ointment early 1900s
The Wodonga Historical Society Haeusler Collection provides invaluable insight into life in late nineteenth and early twentieth century north east Victoria. The collection comprises manuscripts, personal artefacts used by the Haeusler family on their farm in Wodonga, and a set of glass negatives which offer a unique visual snapshot of the domestic and social lives of the Haeusler family and local Wodonga community. The Haeusler family migrated from Prussia (Germany) to South Australia in the 1840s and 1850s, before purchasing 100 acres of Crown Land made available under the Victorian Lands Act 1862 (also known as ‘Duffy’s Land Act’) in 1866 in what is now Wodonga West. The Haeusler family were one of several German families to migrate from South Australia to Wodonga in the 1860s. This item has well documented provenance and a known owner. It forms part of a significant and representative historical collection which reflects the local history of Wodonga. A round tin with branding and manufacturer's information in blue print, and illustration of man with a moustache medical, medicine, medical history, haeusler, haeusler collection, wodonga -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Functional object - Haeusler Collection Steel Axe early 1900s
The Wodonga Historical Society Haeusler Collection provides invaluable insight into life in late nineteenth and early twentieth century north east Victoria. The collection comprises manuscripts, personal artefacts used by the Haeusler family on their farm in Wodonga, and a set of glass negatives which offer a unique visual snapshot of the domestic and social lives of the Haeusler family and local Wodonga community. The Haeusler family migrated from Prussia (Germany) to South Australia in the 1840s and 1850s, before purchasing 100 acres of Crown Land made available under the Victorian Lands Act 1862 (also known as ‘Duffy’s Land Act’) in 1866 in what is now Wodonga West. The Haeusler family were one of several German families to migrate from South Australia to Wodonga in the 1860s."" This axe belonged to Louis Haeusler (b.1878) and is one of the many objects in the Haeusler Collection that represent home and farm life in early twentieth century Wodonga. This item has well documented provenance and a known owner. It forms part of a significant and representative historical collection which reflects the local history of Wodonga. It contributes to our understanding of domestic and family life in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history, agricultural history and social history. A steel axe with wooden handle. The handle is engraved with crosses. The axe bears scuff and scratch marks from use. Crosses engraved on wooden handle axe, farm, wood, wood chopping, haeusler, haeusler collection