The 150th celebrations of Eltham Primary School included the launch of this book to commemorate the event, titled "We Did Open a School in Little Eltham". The title is taken from a line in a letter from first head teacher David Clark who opened his first private school in a bark hut. This publication of some 262 pages far exceeds the standard of most school commemorative histories, both in content and presentation. The three joint writers are all parents of students at the school. Ian Anderson, Barry Carozzi and Tarja Fellowes have spent many months researching and writing. In the book they acknowledge the contribution of EDHS President Harry Gilham and of Peter Cuffley, great grandson of Eltham pioneer Thomas Sweeney, Many of the photographs were from the collection of EDHS. Cover includes the 3rd and 4th Class, with assistant teacher Catherine Clarke, c.1886Paperback; 1vISBN 0975179632 [written on flyleaf] Donated to the 2006 Committee by & from the School Councileltham state school, eltham, eltham primary school, social customs, schools, catherine clark

Information including program of events and registration of interesting in supporting the 150th Anniversary Celebration of Eltham Primary School No. 209 Digital file only - Digitised by EDHS from a scrapbook on loan from Beryl Bradbury (nee Stokes), daughter of Frank Stokes. A4 tri-fold information brochure150th anniversary, beryl bradbury (nee stokes) collection, eltham primary school, eltham state school, state school no. 209

Records the details of a purchase of land (Lot 1, Section 34) by Robert Allan in Buninyong in December 1856. Refer to 'Three Times Blest' for details of Robert Allan's contribution to Buninyong.Framed record of land purchase copied from the Register of Town Purchases, No. 59, p. 82. Relates to purchase of land by Robert Allan in Buninyong on 2 December 1856. land sales, robert allan, buninyong

Colour photo of Valerie Rae (in green coat) and another lady at a Legacy function, possibly a theatre. Was donated with three other photos after Valerie Rae passed away. The note with the photos was dated 2014 and it said she died in 2009.A record of activities that Legacy provided for widows.Colour photo print of Valerie Rae and another lady at a widows function in 2006.Printed on the front is 'Melton 29/4/2006'.widows, widows clubs

The Electoral Act 1856 was passed through Parliament o March 13, 1856. Victoria was the first Australian colony, and the first legislature anywhere in the world, to adopt the practice of the secret ballot. Victoria's constitution prescribed that the Parliament was to be bicameral, consisting of an upper house, the Legislative Council and a lower house, Legislative Assembly. Men were entitled to vote according to the qualifications described in this book - the right to vote in each house was dependent on status - educational qualifications, income and for either literacy. Two names are registered for the Orbost district: James Dickson and J.C. McLeod.This item is a useful research tool.A 16 pp paper back book which has a clear plastic cover. The covers are beige coloured with the title "Gippsland Electoral Rolls for 1856 and Stock Assessment Payable" in blak print. On the left hand side is a vertical pattern in black print. The book contains an alphabetical list of persons claiming or supposed to be entitled to Vote in the Election of a Member for the District. It lists the needed qualifications of electors followed by the Voters Roll for Legislative Assembly, 1856 and the Voters Roll for Legislative Council, 1856 . It then lists the Stock Assessments, 1856.voting-registers-victoria

Thomas Bath of Ballarat became the purchaser of a parcel of land for the sum of Five Hundred Pounds. The land was in the County of Grant, Parish of Ballarat. Record of Register of Town Purchase, No. 50, Page 156 on 20 April 1856 and signed by William C Haines.Thick cream paper, badly stained. Hanad written Official seal Dated 9 April 1856 Signed: E Macarthur - Major General Edward Macarthur Signed: William C Haines - Colonial Secretarythomas bath, county of grant, parish of ballarat, william c haines, colonial secretary, edward macarthur

Manilla folder containing lists of players and caddies for HGC team; draw for each section of Pennant competition; a WGV 2006 Tournament Handbook; a WGV 2006 Metropolitan Pennant Handbook. Volume 7 of a set of women's pennant resultsCollection of team sheets, caddies and draw, WGV tournament handbook, a WGV 2006 Metropolitan Pennant Handbook. Housed in manilla folder.women's golf, associates, ladies' golf, pennant, womens golf victoria

A copy of a speech given by President Bill Rogers to widows at the Shrine of Remembrance in 2006. It was the annual widows' pilgrimage to the Shrine. Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008).A record of a speech given at a service of remembrance.Print out x 1 page of a speech given by President Bill Rogers at a Widows' Pilgrimage to the Shrine in 2006.widows' sunday, pilgrimage, speeches

The Victoria Government Gazette 1856 1 Vol 11flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, book, the victoria government gazette 1856 1 vol 11, the victoria government gazette

The Victoria Government Gazette 1856 2 Vol 12flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, book, the victoria government gazette 1856 2 vol 12, the victoria government gazette

.1 Document outlining the purchase of Lot No. 39: 16 acres, 3 roods, 9 perches situated in the County of Talbot, Parish of Glendaruel by Edward Ager Wynne of Melbourne for the sum of Seventeen Pounds Thirteen Shillings .2 Document outlining the purchase of Lot No. 30: 50 acres, 2 roods, 38 perches situated in the County of Talbot, Parish of Glendaruel bu Edward Ager Wynne of Melbourne for the sum of Fifty Pounds Fourteen Shillings and Nine Pence Both documents were witnessed by Major-General Edward Macarthur the Senior, Officer in Command of Our Land Forces Thick cream paper, hand writtenDate: 23 January 1856 Signature: E Macarthur - Major General of Our Land Forces Official Seal county of talbot, parish of glenaruel, acres, roods, perches, edward ager wynne, major-general, edward macarthue, land purchase agreement

Images of Acland St, Luna Park, Harbour and Cake Shops. Postcard colour Melbourne St Kilda Australia Nucolorvue Australian National Souvenir Company 2006luna park, acland street, st kilda pier

An information guide on where to eat and what to do in Marysville, Healesville, Mansfield and the surrounding areas published by Buckley's Guide in 2006.An information guide on where to eat and what to do in Marysville, Healesville, Mansfield and the surrounding areas published by Buckley's Guide in 2006.marysville, healesville, mansfield, victoria, australia, buckley's guide, tulips restaurant, crossways historic inn, lit & beyond, the christmas shop of marysville, hugo & friends, villa day spa, country touch, country touch tours, crystal journey, manical mechanicals, marysville post shop, bruno's art and sculpture garden, buxton hotel, buxton trout & salmon farm, igloo roadhouse, things of sand & stone, mantirri blueberry farm

Roger Greene, Heidelberg Golf Club President, 2005-2006. Roger was also HGC Captain in 2008.One of a set of framed portraits of Club PresidentsFramed colour portrait; timber frame with dark green mount under non-reflective glass.Roger Greene - President - 2005-2006hgc presidents, roger greene

Maddingley is a locality or township within the broader township area of Bacchus Marsh. This map is dated 1856 but is based on an earlier survey in 1843. The main area of Maddingley shown on this map is an area bounded by Bacchus Street, Moore Street, Griffith Street and Franklin Street. Other streets visible are Inglis Street, Labilliere Street, McCrae Street. The area to the east of Franklin Street is not sub-divided and is described as an 'alluvial flat. A single page paper map showing land allotments, streets, and natural watercourses in the township of Maddingley. The map is pasted into a bound volume containing 76 maps or plans in total. Two inscriptions: 1. A.J. Skene Surveyor, 1843. ; 2. Surveyor-General's Office Melbourne, Sept 6, 1856. (Lithographed by R. Meikle)bacchus marsh victoria maps, maddingley victoria maps, land use, maddingley victoria history

This is the program from the 2006 Emerging Writers' Festival, held from April 7-9 in 2006. The program provides information about the events and programming of the festival, the first EWF programmed by Artistic Director Steve Grimwade.A small black, white and red Program from the 2006 Emerging Writers' Festival.2006 emerging writers' festival, steve grimwade, literary program, the wheeler centre, emerging writers', literary, festival, melbourne

A speech by Legatee Bill Rogers at the change over luncheon as he took on the role of President. He mentions using specialists such as DVA Navion in promotion, fundraising and direct marketing. This was a new endeavour for Melbourne Legacy. Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008).A record of Legacy in 2006.Print out x 3 pages of a speech by incoming President Legatee Bill Rogers in 2006.speeches, bill rogers, change over, fundraising

historic building, Colour photograph, Robert Allen's house (1856-57) Eyre St. Buninyong, front verandah.buninyong, robert allen

historic building, Colour photograph, Robert Allen's house (1856-57) Eyre St. Buninyong, front verandah.buninyong, robert allen

historic building, rebuildingColour photograph, Robert Allen's house (1856-57) Eyre St. Buninyong, outhouse, rebuilt 1988, incorporating part of original stable.buninyong, outhouse, robert allen

The flag is a promotional/celebrational item to commemorate the 150th anniversary of MTSV. A thin piece of plastic tubing, about 30 cm long, with a rectangular paper flag attached at the top of the tube. The flag is a promotional/celebrational item to commemorate the 150th anniversary of MTSV. Colours are mostly blue and yellow. Both sides of the flag display the same text and colours. 150th Anniversary The Mission to Seafarers 1856-2006 Celebrating 150 years of caring for seafarers www.missiontoseafarers.org150th, anniversary, flag, hand flag, 1856-2006

This poster was produced to promote the richest women's surfing event in the world, the Havaianas Beachley Classic held at Manly Beach, Sydney in October 2006. The contest is unique in that it is organised by 7 times world surfing champion Layne Beachley from Sydney Australia.The 2006 Havaianas Beachley Classic was the only surfing event on the World Championship Tour organised by a professional surfer still competing. Layne Beachley was defeated in the final by young Australian female surfer Stephanie Gilmore. Stephanie Gilmore set a number of records winning this event including the amount of prizemoney she took home and the fact she is the only individual to win 2 ASP World tour events competing as a wild card entrant.Surf Contest, full colour, A2 poster promoting the 2006 Havaianas Beachley Classic at Manly Beach, Sydney, Australia from October 9-15th. The poster festures a red Havaianas thong floating in the water.Sponsors logos - Havaiana, Beachley Foundation, ASP, Sydneylayne beachley, stephanie gilmore, havaianas, manly beach, havaianas beachley classic

This map of the 1856 survey shows the numbered suburban allotments and the boundaries surrounding this area including Wendouree or Yuilles's Swamp close to where the Ballarat Botanical Gardens and the Lake exist today. This map gives a clear idea of an early survey of this western area and directions to areas of Ballarat surrounding these allotments.2 pages of the same map, except p.2 shows the Township Reserve on the lefthand side of the page. On the back of p.2, righthand corner is the Public Records Stamp.P2, righthand corner is the citation in pencil.john garner, doctor john garner, ballarat botanical gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, map of western suburban allotments 1856, county of grenville, public record office of victoria, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat