A postcard from a painting of a ford on the Acheron River that was painted in 1881 by H.J. Johnstone.A postcard from a painting of a ford on the Acheron River that was painted in 1881 by H.J. Johnstone. The original painting is oil on canvas and was donated to the Broken Hill City Art Gallery in 1948 by Mr. O. Von Rieben. This postcard was produced by Souvenirs Australia Pty. Ltd. in Glynde, South Australia as a souvenir of Marysville.H.J. JOHNSTONE/ A FORD ON THE ACHERON RIVER, 1881/ OIL ON CANVAS, 171cm x 245cm/ BROKEN HILL CITY ART GALLERY/ DONATED BY MR. O. VON RIEBEN, 1948 Made in/ Australia by/ Souvenirs Aust./ Pty. Ltd./ Adelaide/ BHG 2 ADDRESS Published by/ Souvenirs Australia Pty. Ltd./ Glynde/ Copyright A PITT CARDacheron river, oil painting, h.j. johnstone, broken hill city art gallery, mr. o. von rieben, postcard, souvenirs australia, souvenir

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artist, architectural drawings, margaret picken, camberwell, housesartist, architectural drawings, margaret picken, camberwell, houses

artist, architectural drawings, margaret picken, camberwell, housesartist, architectural drawings, margaret picken, camberwell, houses

artist, architectural drawings, margaret picken, camberwell, housesartist, architectural drawings, margaret picken, camberwell, houses

artist, architectural drawings, margaret picken, camberwell, housesartist, architectural drawings, margaret picken, camberwell, houses

artist, architectural drawings, margaret picken, camberwell, housesartist, architectural drawings, margaret picken, camberwell, houses

This architectural drawing is one of a series created by Margaret Picken for a range of real estate agents in Melbourne between c.1983 and c.2003. Each work is signed and dated by the artist.Margaret Picken's series of architectural drawings are invaluable assets for identifying styles and features of buildings, and houses in particular. The fact that each drawing is dated with the year it was created also proves a valuable record for house historians - since that date a number of the depicted properties have either been altered or demolished.Pen and ink architectural drawing on drafting film of 1/9 Acheron Avenue, Camberwell by Margaret Picken1/9 ACHERON AVE., C'WELL / MARGARET PICKEN - 91 / WOODARDS - KEWartist, architectural drawings, margaret picken, camberwell, houses

A copy of a black and white photograph of Mary Ann Gorman of 'Hillside' in Acheron. The Gorman's owned over 600 acres north of Acheron, the home property being 'Hillside'. The eldest son married William Lawlor's (Buxton) eldest daughter.A copy of a black and white photograph of Mary Ann Gorman of 'Hillside' in Acheron.acheron, buxton, victoria, australia, gorman family, john hall gorman, john james gorman, photograph, mary ann lawlor, mary ann gorman

A copy of a black and white photograph of Mary Ann and John James Gorman of 'Hillside' at Acheron. The Gorman's owned over 600 acres north of Acheron, the home property being 'Hillside'. The eldest son married William Lawlor's (Buxton) eldest daughter.A copy of a black and white photograph of Mary Ann and John James Gorman of 'Hillside' at Acheron.acheron, buxton, victoria, australia, gorman family, john hall gorman, john james gorman, photograph, mary ann lawlor, mary ann gorman

An early black and white photograph of the Acheron Way near Marysville in Victoria.An early black and white photograph of the Acheron Way near Marysville in Victoria. The Acheron Way is an unsealed, winding road that runs from just outside of Marysville to Warburton. This photograph was published by the Valentine Publishing Co Pty. Ltd as a souvenir of Marysville.acheron way, marysville, victoria, valentine publishing co, souvenir, warburton

An early colour tinted photograph of the Acheron Way near Marysville in Victoria. This photograph was published by the Valentine Publishing Co Pty. Ltd as a souvenir of Marysville.An early colour tinted photograph of the Acheron Way near Marysville in Victoria. The Acheron Way is an unsealed, winding road that runs from just outside of Marysville to Warburton. This photograph was published by the Valentine Publishing Co Pty. Ltd as a souvenir of Marysville.acheron way, marysville, victoria, valentine publishing co, souvenir, warburton

p.12.non-fictionThe parliamentary standing committee on Railways on the question of a connecting railway in the Upper Acheron Valley district in Victoria.railroad construction - victoria - history, vr narrow gauge railways - victoria - history

A brochure outlining the route from Melbourne via Healesville to Marysville and then returning to Melbourne. The brochure was produced by McKenzie's Tourist Service.A brochure outlining the route from Melbourne via Healesville to Marysville and then returning to Melbourne.WHIGHTS TOURIST BUREAU/ 120 FLINDERS ST., C. 9874/ 273 LONSDALE ST., FB 2341/ VICTORIA LTD., LIT. COLLINS ST.marysville, victoria, australia, melbourne, healesville, black's spur, narbethong, acheron way, warburton, cumberland valley, mckenzie's tourist service, brochure

A brochure outlining the route from Melbourne via Healesville to Marysville and then returning to Melbourne. The brochure was produced by McKenzie's Tourist Service.A brochure outlining the route from Melbourne via Healesville to Marysville and then returning to Melbourne.Illegible stamp 30/-marysville, victoria, australia, melbourne, healesville, black's spur, narbethong, acheron way, warburton, cumberland valley, mckenzie's tourist service, brochure

A brochure outlining the route from Melbourne via Healesville to Marysville and then returning to Melbourne. The brochure was produced by McKenzie's Tourist Service.A brochure outlining the route from Melbourne via Healesville to Marysville and then returning to Melbourne.27/6 BOOK AT/ VICTORIAN GOVT. TOURIST BUREAU/ 279 COLLINS STREET, MELBOURNEmarysville, victoria, australia, melbourne, healesville, black's spur, narbethong, acheron way, warburton, cumberland valley, mckenzie's tourist service, brochure, dale collins

A ticket stub for a day trip from Melbourne via Healesville, Marysville, the Acheron Way, Warburton and returning to Melbourne. The ticket was for a child and was issued on the 15th of April 1948.A ticket stub for a day trip from Melbourne via Healesville, Marysville, the Acheron Way, Warburton and returning to Melbourne.Jean Lancaster/ 10 yrs VG76/9cmarysville, victoria, australia, melbourne, healesville, acheron way, warburton, ticket, day trip

A tourist brochure outlining various sightseeing excursions available to tourists throughout Victoria, including one to Marysville and the Acheron Way. The brochure was produced by Pioneer Tours and includes a map of the city of Melbourne.A tourist brochure outlining various sightseeing excursions available to tourists throughout Victoria, including one to Marysville and the Acheron Way.marysville, victoria, australia, pioneer tours, tourist brochure

A copy of a black and white photograph of John James Gorman and his father-in-law William Lawlor. The Gorman's owned over 600 acres north of Acheron, the home property being 'Hillside'. The eldest son married William Lawlor's (Buxton) eldest daughter.A copy of a black and white photograph of John James Gorman and his father-in-law William Lawlor.acheron, buxton, victoria, australia, gorman family, john hall gorman, mary gorman, mary wood, john james gorman, photograph

A history of Narbethong taken from recollections of local residentsPaperback. Front cover has a photograph of a painting of 'Lucknow', a farm which was owned by the Yeates Family. Back cover has a black and white photograph of a lady standing next to a wooden sign post showing the Acheron Way and the distances to Marysville, Warburton, Narbethong and Healesville.Stamp of the Marysville & District / Historical Society Inc / P.O. Box 22 / Marysville 3779narbethong, history, victoria, australia, local history

A history of Narbethong taken from recollections of local residentsPaperback. Front cover has a photograph of a painting of 'Lucknow', a farm which was owned by the Yeates Family. Back cover has a black and white photograph of a lady standing next to a wooden sign post showing the Acheron Way and the distances to Marysville, Warburton, Narbethong and Healesville.Stamp of the Marysville & District / Historical Society Inc / P.O. Box 22 / Marysville 3779narbethong, history, victoria, australia, local history

Bible with discoloured white leather cover, embossed border. Title printed in silver on front cover along with the emblem of the Gideons International [a two-handled pitcher and a torch]non-fictionAuthorized (King James) version of the New Testamentbible-new testament, theology

Front cover has a photograph of the Patterson family c.1904. Back cover has the blurb of the book and information about the authors of the book.non-fictionOn Taungurung Land: Sharing History and Culture is the first monograph to examine how the Taungurung Nation of central Victoria negotiated with protectors and pastoralists to retain possession of their own country for as long as possible.taungurung nation, elder uncle roy patterson, jennifer jones, acheron aboriginal station, mohican aboriginal station, central victoria, history, white settlement

Joseph Butterworth COOMBS (1842-1901), was an accountant who founded a successful mercantile trading company. At the time of his marriage to Caroline Mary MICHEL in 1869, Coombs had already purchased ten acres of Studley Park. The acreage included land on the west of Fenwick Street that extended along lower Stawell Street to the corner of Yarra Street, all of it connected directly to the Yarra environs. A right of way to Studley Park Road was on the title, though Coombs went on to purchase more land, some of which faced Studley Park Road. In addition to owning the Studley Park acreage, Coombs later acquired 1,201 acres of land abutting the Acheron River. While retaining the Kew property he became a Taggerty Councillor and was Shire President for a time. J.B. Coombs died at Acheron Station in 1901 (aged 59 years). A few months after, tenders were called to repair the Kew dwelling, the Fenwick Street property now appearing in records with the name ‘Hope Mansell’. Caroline Coombs remained at Hope Mansell until she died in 1924, survived by three sons and five daughters. Not long after her death, advertisements appeared for the sale of the Studley Park land. The sale seems to have been a mechanism for distribution of the Estate, as the following year the original ten acre holding was transferred to members of the family. The eldest daughter Mabel married William Younger who, with his brother Alexander, developed Younger and Mackie Courts, both south of Studley Park Road. [Research: Kerry Fairbank]In 1961, the granddaughter of Joseph and Caroline Coombs, Mabel Isola (Younger) Grattan, donated ten 19th century dresses and parasols to the Kew Historical Society. The costumes, now known as the 'Coombs Collection', were the earliest recorded items of clothing to enter the Society's collection. Each of the items in the Coombs Collection, of which this item forms a part, is historically, aesthetically and socially significant. As a collection, the costumes includes outstanding examples of morning wear, day dresses, wedding dresses, and clothing accessories, providing evidence of outstanding dressmaker skills in Victoria during the mid to late Victorian period. Two-piece white silk wedding dress comprised of a short tailored bodice and a bell shaped skirt. The most prominent feature of the bodice is the wide pagoda sleeves, with false undersleeves of muslin. The edge of the sleeves includes small posies of orange blossom. Separate panels of lace, dropping from the waist are the only form of decoration on the skirt. The round high neckline was later converted to v-line in the 19th century. MEASUREMENTS (CM): BODICE: Shoulders 37 x waist 56 x front 33 x back 40 SKIRT: Waist 56 x Front 114 x Back 131coombs collection, women's clothing, australian fashion, fashion & design collection, costumes, wedding dresses

Joseph Butterworth COOMBS (1842-1901), was an accountant who founded a successful mercantile trading company. At the time of his marriage to Caroline Mary MICHEL in 1969, Coombs had already purchased 10 acres of Studley Park. The acreage included land on the west of Fenwick Street that extended along lower Stawell Street to the corner of Yarra Street, all of it connected directly to the Yarra environs. A right of way to Studley Park Road was on the title, though Coombs went on to purchase more land, some of which faced Studley Park Road. In addition to owning the Studley Park acreage, Coombs later acquired 1,201 acres of land abutting the Acheron River. While retaining the Kew property he became a Taggerty Councillor and was Shire President for a time. J.B. Coombs died at Acheron Station in 1901 (aged 59 years). A few months after, tenders were called to repair the Kew dwelling, the Fenwick Street property now appearing in records with the name ‘Hope Mansell’. Caroline Coombs remained at Hope Mansell until she died in 1924, survived by three sons and five daughters. Not long after her death, advertisements appeared for the sale of the Studley Park land. The sale seems to have been a mechanism for distribution of the Estate, as the following year the original 10 acre holding was transferred to members of the family. The eldest daughter Mabel married William Younger who, with his brother Alexander, developed Younger and Mackie Courts, both south of Studley Park Road. [Research: Kerry Fairbank]In 1961, the granddaughter of Joseph and Caroline Coombs, Mabel Isola (Younger) Grattan, donated ten 19th century dresses and parasols to the Kew Historical Society. The costumes, now known as the 'Coombs Collection', are the earliest recorded items of clothing to enter the Society's collection. Each of the items in the Coombs Collection, of which this item forms a part, is historically, aesthetically and socially significant. As a collection, the costumes includes outstanding examples of morning wear, day dresses, wedding dresses, and clothing accessories, providing evidence of outstanding dressmaker skills in Victoria during the mid to late Victorian period. Periwinkle blue afternoon dress made of finely woven wool with silk quilting to the yoke and cuffs. The one-piece outfit is fastened at front with large mother of pearl buttons. The dress includes a very long train. At one stage, the buttoning at the waist has been modified, presumably due to changes in the owner's waistline. women's clothing, australian fashion, costumes, dresses

Joseph Butterworth COOMBS (1842-1901), was an accountant who founded a successful mercantile trading company. At the time of his marriage to Caroline Mary MICHEL in 1869, Coombs had already purchased ten acres of Studley Park. The acreage included land on the west of Fenwick Street that extended along lower Stawell Street to the corner of Yarra Street, all of it connected directly to the Yarra environs. A right of way to Studley Park Road was on the title, though Coombs went on to purchase more land, some of which faced Studley Park Road. In addition to owning the Studley Park acreage, Coombs later acquired 1,201 acres of land abutting the Acheron River. While retaining the Kew property he became a Taggerty Councillor and was Shire President for a time. J.B. Coombs died at Acheron Station in 1901 (aged 59 years). A few months after, tenders were called to repair the Kew dwelling, the Fenwick Street property now appearing in records with the name ‘Hope Mansell’. Caroline Coombs remained at Hope Mansell until she died in 1924, survived by three sons and five daughters. Not long after her death, advertisements appeared for the sale of the Studley Park land. The sale seems to have been a mechanism for distribution of the Estate, as the following year the original ten acre holding was transferred to members of the family. The eldest daughter Mabel married William Younger who, with his brother Alexander, developed Younger and Mackie Courts, both south of Studley Park Road. [Research: Kerry Fairbank]In 1961, the granddaughter of Joseph and Caroline Coombs, Mabel Isola (Younger) Grattan, donated ten 19th century dresses and parasols to the Kew Historical Society. The costumes, now known as the 'Coombs Collection', are the earliest recorded items of clothing to enter the Society's collection. Each of the items in the Coombs Collection, of which this item forms a part, is historically, aesthetically and socially significant. As a collection, the costumes includes outstanding examples of morning wear, day dresses, wedding dresses, and clothing accessories, providing evidence of outstanding dressmaker skills in Victoria during the mid to late Victorian period. Two-piece royal blue heavy silk dress comprised of a tightly waisted top that extends below the waist at the front and the back, and a floor-length skirt. The full skirt and the sculpted fabric that is part of the top are designed to cover a bustle. The elaborately styled bodice is joined with fabric-covered buttons at centre front. The bodice is distinctively styled with the use silk velvet banding and tassles that extend the woven silk webbing. The outfit is in excellent condition apart from some wear on the velvet and the buttons.women's clothing, australian fashion, dresses, costumes, fashion & design, outerware

Joseph Butterworth COOMBS (1842-1901), was an accountant who founded a successful mercantile trading company. At the time of his marriage to Caroline Mary MICHEL in 1869, Coombs had already purchased ten acres of Studley Park. The acreage included land on the west of Fenwick Street that extended along lower Stawell Street to the corner of Yarra Street, all of it connected directly to the Yarra environs. A right of way to Studley Park Road was on the title, though Coombs went on to purchase more land, some of which faced Studley Park Road. In addition to owning the Studley Park acreage, Coombs later acquired 1,201 acres of land abutting the Acheron River. While retaining the Kew property he became a Taggerty Councillor and was Shire President for a time. J.B. Coombs died at Acheron Station in 1901 (aged 59 years). A few months after, tenders were called to repair the Kew dwelling, the Fenwick Street property now appearing in records with the name ‘Hope Mansell’. Caroline Coombs remained at Hope Mansell until she died in 1924, survived by three sons and five daughters. Not long after her death, advertisements appeared for the sale of the Studley Park land. The sale seems to have been a mechanism for distribution of the Estate, as the following year the original ten acre holding was transferred to members of the family. The eldest daughter Mabel married William Younger who, with his brother Alexander, developed Younger and Mackie Courts, both south of Studley Park Road. [Research: Kerry Fairbank]In 1961, the granddaughter of Joseph and Caroline Coombs, Mabel Isola (Younger) Grattan, donated ten 19th century dresses and parasols to the Kew Historical Society. The costumes, now known as the 'Coombs Collection', are the earliest recorded items of clothing to enter the Society's collection. Each of the items in the Coombs Collection, of which this item forms a part, is historically, aesthetically and socially significant. As a collection, the costumes includes outstanding examples of morning wear, day dresses, wedding dresses, and clothing accessories, providing evidence of outstanding dressmaker skills in Victoria during the mid to late Victorian period. One-piece, floor length blue silk day dress with a bell skirt that is slightly longer at the back. The dress is joined, centre-front with hooks and eyes. It is probable that the 19th century cream-coloured lace on the bodice and cuffs is a later addition. The lace extends in a long loop at the font of the skirt. The bodice has a high round neck, later modified to a V-shape. The dress must at one stage have been reconfigured or strengthened at the join of the bodice and skirt, as there is evidence of the use of new machine stitching. The dress is fully lined with a stiffened cotton lining fabric. Apart from minor staining, the dress is in excellent condition. The dress is the earliest complete costume in the collection. Measurements - 145.0 cm (centre back) 25.0 cm (waist, flat)Nilcoombs collection, fashion - 1860s, women's clothing, costumes, daywear