Linton bushfire 1998, Snake Valley Road area, five Geelong West firefighters died in this fire.Colour photograph of bushfire smoke over Linton."Linton Fire December 2, 1998/Looking North on Skipton Road".bushfires

Photograph taken by Alan Giles whilst on a joy flight over Linton. Shows oval, left top corner, Sussex St (Glenelg Highway) running from bottom RH corner.Colour photograph, aerial view of Linton township looking north."Linton township, Vic-1st September 1991".linton township

Stamp set used in Carrie Murrell's lending library, run in conjunction with Murrell's Newsagency and shop, Sussex Street, Linton.Oblong, wooden stamp, with black handle and rubber face. When printed, stamp reads 'C. Murrell / Linton Library'. Stamp pad in shallow, metal container, "Stephen's No. 2 size 'Atlas' Rubber Stamp Pad" on lid."C. Murrell's/Linton Library".stamps, stamp pads, office equipment, murrell's newsagency and library

Small round badge, russet colour, bold edging gold printing, gold lion. Badge worn by young Linton people who worked for the war effort during World War II.Badge worn by young Linton people who worked for the war effort during World War II.Small round badge, russet colour, bold edging gold printing, gold lion. Badge worn by young Linton people who worked for the war effort during World War II.Text: ' YOUNG PEOPLE'S GUILD LINTON. 'linton, young people's guild, world war ii, war effort

The hotel was originally Webb's hotel, then Blunt's. Ambrose and Mary Murrell are believed to have bought the hotel c.1881/1882. (See report in the Ballarat Star, 13th December 1882). After Ambrose died in 1891, Mary Murrell continued to run the hotel, with the assistance of her daughter Caroline. In 1922 she sold the hotel to Mr. S. Cracknell, a Grenville Shire Councillor who lived at Scarsdale/Newtown. (Sale of hotel reported in Ballarat Star, 9th March 1922.)Sepia photograph of hotel on Skipton Road in Linton."Linton".murrell's victoria hotel

Ticket issued to members of Linton Horticultural society for the Autumn show of 1915. Subscription 2s. 6d. President, Dr Donaldson Secretary, W. Todd.Blue, shield shaped ticket for Linton Horticultural Society Autumn show, 1915. Two copies of ticket, which appear not to have been used, as space for member's name is blank.Text: " LINTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY / President, DR. DONALDSON / MEMBER'S TICKET / For Autumn Show, 1915. "linton horticultural society, tickets, w. todd, dr donaldson

Leaflet advertising details of Silver Jubilee, back to Linton celebrations and issuing invitation to members, intending members, old scholars and former residents to attend. Easter Saturday April 8 to Easter Monday April 10, 1939. Programme times listed for Saturday, Sunday, Monday and advise a bus from Ballarat (to meet Melb. train) to Linton and return evening.Printed "Silver Jubilee" Back to Linton Celebration inviting old scholars-former residents, April 8-10, 1939. Programme and details of bus from Ballarat printed on same leaflet.Text: " Back to Linton Celebrations / SILVER JUBILEE. / EASTER SATURDAY, APRIL 8, TILL EASTER MONDAY, APRIL 10, / 1939. "mrs g.e. hall, old lintonians association, events, reunions, back to linton 1939

Sepia photograph of Linton Fire Brigade building as it was before 1939."The Old Linton Fire Brigade".buildings, linton fire brigade building

A memorial cairn honouring the early pioneers of Linton was erected in Sussex Street in 1939.A sepia photograph of Linton pioneer memorial cairn in Sussex Street, old blacksmith's shop (Ball's) in background, also Mrs Blamire's home.On back -"Linton pioneer memorial cairn. There used to be a row of huge gum trees along excavation for memorial. Old blacksmiths shop in background, also Mrs Blamire's home. Mrs McCorkill's house must have been brought in."sussex street, memorials, blamire, blacksmith's shop

Sent as a Christmas card by T. & G. Thornton in 1941.A very small photograph which has been made into a plain, beige-coloured card with cut decorative edge and printed borders around edge of card and edge of photograph. The photograph shows Linton Post Office and Bank of New South Wales. A car (1940s or 1950s Holden?) is parked in Sussex Street outside the bank building. The words "A View at Linton" are printed on the front of the card underneath the photograph. A paper insert in the card has printed on one half: "May all the joys of an old-time Christmas be yours, and may the New Year be a happy one". Part of the other half of the paper insert has been cut away, but on the part that remains is the inscription: "from Tom & G. Thornton / Xmas 1941".On paper insert: "From Tom and G Thornton-Xmas 1941".tom thornton, g. thornton, linton post office, bank of new south wales linton, greeting cards, christmas cards

Photograph probably taken around 1960. Donated to Daylesford Historical society in "Collection of Mr E. Semmens" July 1970: Given to LDHS 2002.Black & white photograph of Ching's grocery shop Linton."Linton/B. Ching's/Old store".ching's grocery shop linton, r. ching grocer & produce merchant

Box and scissors were afterwards presented to Ida Lewers, a daughter of Samuel Lewers, first Manager of the Bank of New South Wales in Linton.Small, oblong, black box, with opening stud at front. Box contains scissors used by Ida Lewers in ceremony to connect Linton to statewide electricity supply."Presented to-Miss I Lewers-with the Compliments of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria-Electricity Supply Department, Ballarat Branch, on the occasion of-the "Switching On" of the Electricity Supply to Linton-7th September 1939".ida lewers, events, electricity to linton 1939, grand switching-on carnival 1939

Cream coloured, gold embossed invitation to the Linton Maids and Matrons Annual Ball 1930. Invitation sent to Misses O'Beirne - Kathleen and Annie - of Linton to the annual ball of the Linton Maids and Matrons to be held at Parish Hall Linton on 6th August 1930.Text: " Linton Maids' and Matrons' Annual Ball / The Committee of the above request the pleasure / of the company of / Misses O'Beirne / at a Maids' and Matrons' Ball to be held in the / Parish Hall, Linton; on Wednesday, 6th Aug., 1930. "linton, maids' and matrons' annual ball, dances, entertainment

Black and white postcard image of building on Skipton Road, Linton.Text, front: " SKIPTON ROAD / LINTON. "hotels, linton

Cream, gold embossed invitation card to Linton Maids and Matrons Return Ball 1929. Invitation sent to Misses O'Beirne - Kathleen and Annie, daughters of Francis and Annie O'Beirne of Linton to the Linton Maids and Matrons Return Ball held in Linton 11th September 1929.Text: ' Linton Maids' and Matrons' Return Ball / The Committee of the above request the pleasure of / the company of / Misses O'Beirne / at a Maids' and Matrons' Ball to be held in the / Parish Hall, Linton; on Wednesday, 11th Sept., 1929maids' and matrons' return ball, dances, entertainment

Small envelope with logo and inscription printed on top left corner: "The Grenville Standard Linton L. Sparrow, Proprietor". Envelope addressed in handwriting to "Mrs Todd Linton".Text: " The Grenville Standard, / LINTON. / L. SPARROW, Proprietor. "grenville standard, l. sparrow

Cream coloured card with gold embossed text. Invitation to Linton Bachelors' Club Ball held at Linton Parish Hall on June 12th, 1929.Text: ' Linton Bachelors' Club / The Committee of the above request the pleasure of / the company of / Mr. & Mrs. A McDonald / at a Bachelor's Ball to be held in the Parish Hall, Linton; on Wednesday, 12th June, 1929. 'linton bachelors' club, dances, entertainment

Linton fire station pre 1939 - at LHS is the Linton weighbridge used until the 1930s. The lamp on the fire station was powered by gas.Small black and white photograph of wooden building, with small hut on LHS, gas lamp in centre and large expanse of road in front."Front of the old/ fire brigade at/ Linton/ Linton weigh bridge".linton weighbridge, linton fire station

Trophy presented to the Linton Cricket Club who were Premiers in the Linton Cricket Association 1947-48 season. Donated from the Estate of Selwyn Morgan, former Linton Club cricketer.Silver-plated, two handled, stemmed cup on brown Bakelite base."Linton Cricket Asscn Won by Linton Cricket Club Premiers 1947-48".cricket, linton cricket association, linton cricket club, selwyn morgan, trophies

Unused local Council Christmas card.Blue folded card with border of green holly and photograph of Grenville Shire Council Chambers, Linton."A Merry Christmas Wish From Linton".shire of grenville, christmas cards

Green card, black printing. Ticket for Linton Annual Catholic Ball, held 28th August 1953.Text: " Linton Annual Catholic Ball / Linton Parish Hall / Friday, 28th August, 1953 / BELLE OF THE BALL. "linton catholic church, events, balls, mrs m. moynihan, mrs m. hayes, f. j. o'beirne

Orange card, black printing. Ticket for Linton Annual Catholic Ball, held 2nd September 1955.Text: " Linton Annual Catholic Ball /Linton Parish Hall / Friday, 2nd September, 1955 / STAR OF THE EVENING. "linton catholic church, events, balls, f. j. o'beirne, w. ryan

Light green card programme with black printed text for a reunion at Linton. Text, front: ' LINTON / 6th REUNION / SUNDAY / NOVEMBER 13th, 1994 / All persons connected with Linton / through sport, employment, residency, / etc., are most welcome to attend. 'reunions, social gatherings, linton

This book was published for the centenary of white settlement at Linton. Wardy Yallock is the Aboriginal name for the district now know as Linton.Soft cream covered booklet of 42 pages. Topics include pioneers; gold; mining; civic development; municipal history, education, churches, racing, athletics, football, rifle shooting;tennis, golf;fire brigade, band, horticultural society, Linton Free Library; friendly ; societies; post office; railway; police; war; old Lintonians' Association. Images include: Ewen Rankin; Robert Rankin; John Linton; R. Ching; Mary Linton; James Nicol; J.H. Roberts; W.G. Bennett; Robert Linton; Digory Roberts; W. Campbell; W. Todd; B. Oulten; W. White; Rev. Campbell; J. Wearne; J.G.Allan; R.S. Nelson; Victory Mine; South Victoria Mine; Samuel Lewers; M.H. Baird; Thomas Younghusband; Joseph Shepherd; Thomas Kennedy; John Clarke; James Dodds; G.H. Smith; Linton State School; Sussex Street Linton Looking north; Sussex Street Linton looking South; Albert Kennedy; N. Wishartlinton, lintons diggings, wardy yallock, george sandow, mt bute station, emu hill, matthew hamilton, samuel lewers, john clarke, joseph shepherd, edward morey, james nicol, wg bennett, edwin ball, thomas bryant, william white, ewen cameron, john cameron, bryson campbell, james woodrow

Pink card, gold edge, blue printing. Ticket for Linton Annual Catholic Ball, held 31st August 1956.Text: " Linton Annual Catholic Ball / Linton Parish Hall / Friday, 31st August, 1956 / STAR OF THE EVENING. "linton catholic church, events, balls, f. j. o'beirne, william ryan

Dark green card, black printing. Ticket for Linton Annual Catholic Ball, held 3rd September 1958.Text: " Linton Annual Catholic Ball / Linton Parish Hall / Wednesday, 3rd September, 1958 / DOOR ENTRANCE PRIZE. "linton catholic church, events, balls, w. s. grigg, f. o'beirne, w. ryan

White card with blue printing - Linton Annual Catholic Ball, Friday 3rd September 1954.Text: " Linton Annual Catholic Ball / Linton Parish Hall / Friday, 3rd September, 1954 / BELLE OF THE BALL / Troubadours' Orchestra - Novelty Dances / Excellent Supper. "linton catholic church, events, balls, mrs m. moynihan, mrs m. hayes, f. j. o'beirne

Grey/blue Linton & District Tennis Association season 1957-58 programme.Text: " LINTON DISTRICT / TENNIS ASSOCIATION / Season 1957-58 / PROGRAMME OF MATCHES. "sporting clubs, linton & district tennis association, programmes

The inscription on the back of this photograph says it was the first bike race held in Linton, in 1929: "Starters l-r: Harold Petterson, Jim Thomas, Sam Stapleton, Mick McInneny, Harold Commons, George Perry, Les Riley (the winner), Les Jackson, Fred Appleby, Les Balchin. Background: Dan Cornish, Jim Ryan with his daughter Mary".Copy of original sepia photograph, showing ten competitors standing in a row beside their bicycles in front of the Linton Post Office."First bike race ever held in Linton 1929. Starters L to R ; Harold Pettersen, Jim Thomas, Sam Stapleton, Mick McErninney, Harold Commons, George Perry, Les Riley(the winner) Les Jackson, Fred Appleby, Les Balchin. Background , Dan Cornish, Jim Ryan with his daughter Mary".bicycle races, sports, events, harold petterson, jim thomas, sam stapleton, mick mcinneny, harold commons, george perry, les riley, les jackson, fred appleby, les balchin, dan cornish, jim ryan, mary ryan

James (Jim) Smith, (died 03/08/1974, aged 93 years) established an orchard growing snow apples in Happy Valley after returning from mining activities in South Africa. The orchard was called "Springdallah" and was beside the Linton/Happy Valley Road across from the old Happy Valley railway station. Jim was the son of George Henry Smith (18/12/1840 - 26/11/1903) and Emma Keys Smith born Keys (07/08/1842 - 28/08/1888). George and Emma left Liverpool with other unassisted immigrants on the "Bates Family" with baby Clara on 08/06/1863 arriving in Melbourne on 08/06/1863. George and Emma emigrated to Australia on the invitation of Emma's brother Edward Keys who owned a property near the school at Happy Valley on which there were two houses. Teddy offered George and Emma the smaller one to live in. When "Teddy" decided to go into hotel keeping George took over the 200 acres of his property and made it a pleasant orchard and garden called "Cress Green Gardens". George had various secretarial jobs - rate collector; paymaster at the mines; until he became Shire Secretary for the Shire of Grenville, whose centre was Linton and Government Auditor for Western Victoria (1894-1903), the means of transport being horse and buggy. Another son followed his father as Shire Secretary. George and Emma had 14 children, Emma dying giving birth to Emma Keys who lived for 16 months. George later married Annie Bolte with 2 more children being born. Annie later sold the property. The land was used for grazing and the two houses fell into disrepair. In 1995 George's grandson Ernest (Alf) Alfred Watson visited the site and reported a wrought iron gate at the site and a mulberry tree near the site of his grandmother's family home. Bluestone blocks can still be seen in the paddocks from the roadside. Jim Smith was the brother of Clara Emma Yung nee Smith.Sepia photo of two men and a girl. One of them is Jim Smith who established on orchard at Happy Valley. He also went to South Africa - mining activities. The orchard is now part of Clarkesdale Bird Sanctuary located at 360 Linton-Piggoreet Rd, Linton, Vic. 3360. Verso: Jim Smith South Africa (Mining) Established orchard halfway between Yendon and Happy Valley. Clara Emma's brother. [ Orchard established near Linton at Happy Valley.]jim smith, james smith, clara emma smith, happy valley, yendon, piggoreet, south africa, mining, orchard, edward keys, george henry smith, emma keys smith, clara emma yung, annie bolte, shire of grenville, clarkesdale bird sanctury