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Greensborough Historical SocietyBook, Chatham Primary School et al, A patchwork of people: Chatham past and present, 1996
A mainly pictorial history of Chatham Primary School no 4314, located in Surrey Hills.117 p., illus.non-fictionA mainly pictorial history of Chatham Primary School no 4314, located in Surrey Hills.chatham primary school, surrey hills -
Surrey Hills Historical Society CollectionBook, A patchwork of people: Chatham past and present, 1996
Compiled for the celebration of the 70th anniversary of the school's opening at the request of the Principal, Mrs Jan Morris. A number of oral histories were taped with early students to record their memories. Illustrated with many photos from the school's archive.A short pictorial history into the past and present of Chatham Primary School. includes a complete list of students from 1/8/1927 to 1/8/1996.chatham primary school, primary schools, educational and research establishments, (mr) pat dunne, (mr) adrian penistan-bird, (mrs) jenny holt, (mr) john butler maling, (mrs) julia ashby, (mrs) mary beno, (mrs) jane morris, (mr) william edds, (ms) maree mursell, (ms) geraldine pollock, (ms) susan barnett -
Surrey Hills Historical Society CollectionBook, A patchwork of people: Chatham past and present, 1996
Compiled for the celebration of the 70th anniversary of the school's opening at the request of the Principal, Mrs Jan Morris. A number of oral histories were taped with early students to record their memories. Illustrated with many photos from the school's archive.A short pictorial history into the past and present of Chatham Primary School. includes a complete list of students from 1/8/1927 to 1/8/1996.chatham primary school, primary schools, educational and research establishments, (mr) pat dunne, (mr) adrian penistan-bird, (mrs) jenny holt, (mr) john butler maling, (mrs) julia ashby, (mrs) mary beno, (mrs) jane morris, (mr) william edds, (ms) maree mursell, (ms) geraldine pollock, (ms) susan barnett -
Canterbury History GroupBook, Susan Barnett et al, A Patchwork of People: Chatham Past and Present
A pictorial history of Chatham Primary School with supporting explanation118 pages, includes black and white photo's and index of pupils 1927-1996A pictorial history of Chatham Primary School with supporting explanationchatham primary school, primary schools, maling> john butler, penistan-bird> adrian, barnett> susan -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Certificate of Title, 1914, 1933
Certificate of Title, William Henry Ashby,Certificate of Title, William Henry Ashby, Vol 3813, Fol 762410. Rates, enforcement of charge, 1933.Certificate of Title, William Henry Ashby, land titles, rates, shire of blackburn and mitcham, ashby, william henry, deakin street, mitcham -
Federation University Art Collection
Artwork, Celia Rosser, Banksia ashnyi by Celia Rosser, 1994
Celia Rosser (1930- ) Born Melbourne, Victoria Celia Elizabeth Rosser is a renowned Australian botanical artist, best known for having published The Banksias, a three-volume series of monographs containing watercolour paintings of every Banksia species. She trained in Art at the Melbourne Institute of Technology In 1970, Celia was appointed Science Faculty Artist at Monash University. Four years later she was appointed University Botanical Artist, and began the project of painting every Banksia species. The project took over 25 years to complete, and resulted in the publication of a three volume monograph entitled The Banksias, with accompanying text by Alex George. Publication of the final volume in 2000 represented the first time that such a large genus has been entirely painted. In 1977 Celia Rosser was awarded the Linnaean Society of London's Jill Smythies Award for botanical illustration, and in 1995 was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia. Monash University awarded her an honorary Master of Science degree in 1981, and an honorary PhD in 1999. Banksia Rosserae is the last banksia species discovered and was named after the artist. Since 2002, the Friends of the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne have awarded the "Celia Rosser Medal for Botanical Art" to outstanding exhibitors at their "The Art of Botanical Illustration" exhibition. This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 1000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Un-numbered limited edition offset photolithograph of Banksia ashnyi (Ashby's Banksia)celia rosser, banksia, botanical, gippsland campus -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of VictoriaPhotograph, Undated c.1908
Mrs Mary Holden (1843 - 1930) was the mother of the Rev Albert Thomas Holden CBE V.D., B.A., D.D. Director of the Methodist Inland Missions, Chaplain-General of the A.I.F. and President-General of the Methodist Conference of Australasia. She was the mother-in-law of the Rev. Samuel Hoban. Miss Gertrude Holden was the sister of the Rev. Albert Thomas Holden. Mr John Best was superintendent of the Ashby Methodist Sunday School 1897 - 1918.B & W photo of the Ashby Methodist Sunday School Teachers. Postcard format. Mr John Best, the Sunday School Superintendent is seated in the centre of the front row. Mrs Mary Holden is seated second from the right in the front row. Seated between Mr Best and Mrs Holden is Miss Gertrude Holden, daughter of Mrs Mary Holden.mary holden, rev albert thomas holden, rev samuel hoban, miss gertrude holden -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - BENDIGO ADVERTISER COLLECTION: SPORTS STAR AWARDS PRESENTATIONS
Coloured photograph, multiple people, photograph of Glenn Ashby (left), Bruce Baskett and Shioban Stephens all turning around on their chairs to pose for the camera. Bendigo Advertiser description on back of photo: Left Glenn Ashby (Yachting) Bruce Baskett A.M. Addy Shioban Stephens(Tumbler)recreations, sports, awards -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyBook - Victorian Municipal Directory, 1892
Donor's father, Mr W S Lang, was city valuer of City of Port MelbourneFaded green paper cover with 1898 and W S Lang stamped on front, Victorian Municipal Directory with gazeteer and waterworks. Irrigation Trusts record for 1898Title Page; "W S Lang, 11 Ashby Grove, Ivanhoe, Tel 499219built environment, local government - town of port melbourne, w s lang -
Orbost & District Historical Societyblack and white photograph, late 19th century - early 20th century
This house belonged to the Ashby family. Roy Ashby, son of James Rowland Ashby and Edith Annie Hall, was born on 21 Nov 1892 in Orbost. Victoria. Australia and died in 1942 in Orbost. Victoria. Australia at age 50. Roy married Elsie May Stephens, daughter of James Stephens and Sarah Taylor, in 1920 in Victoria.Australia. Elsie was born on 15 Sep 1898 in Beaconsfield Tasmania.Australia and died in 1974 in Orbost Australia at age 76. Their children were: Roy Ashby, William Henry Ashby, Cordelia Valma Ashby and Edith Ashby. .The Ashby family was one of the early settlers in Orbost at Newmerella.A black / white photograph of a house surrounded by a tall timber fence with. The house has vegetation growing over it. There are two people standing against the fence.ashby-orbost -
Orbost & District Historical Societyblack and white photographs, first half 20th century
3255.1 is a photograph of the Princes Freeway construction of the roadway embankment at the foot of Newmerella Hill. 3255.2 is of the construction of the roadway, the Princes Freeway looking down from Newmerella toward Orbost. 3255.3 shows the Princes Freeway from Grandview , Newmerella, and shows the southern end of Ashby's Gulch with its bridge. 3255.4 is of the Princes Freeway showing the bridge across Ashby's Gulch and a train on the railway viaduct. Ashby's Gulch is named for the Ashby family. The Ashby family was one of the early settlers in Orbost at Newmerella. Roy Ashby, son of James Rowland Ashby and Edith Annie Hall, was born on 21 Nov 1892 in Orbost. Victoria. Australia and died in 1942 in Orbost. Victoria. Australia at age 50. Roy married Elsie May Stephens, daughter of James Stephens and Sarah Taylor, in 1920 in Victoria.Australia. Elsie was born on 15 Sep 1898 in Beaconsfield Tasmania.Australia and died in 1974 in Orbost Australia at age 76. Their children were: Roy Ashby, William Henry Ashby, Cordelia Valma Ashby and Edith Ashby. This photograph is associated with the construction of the main roads into Orbost. It is also connected to the Orbost to Bairnsdale Railway.Four black / white photographs of road construction and rail bridges.road-construction-newmerella princes-freeway-newmerella ashby's-gulch-newmerella orbost-railway -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Document, "So you want to buy a farm", c. 1980
Course outline, notes, reference material. Incl. "Marcus Oldham Farm. Part 1. A description, analysis andhistory of the farm" by R.G. Ashby (c. 1979) 64pp.courses, farming -
Orbost & District Historical Societyharpoons, Early 1800's
These whale harpoons belonged to Arthur Ashby. The longer one was his personal hand-forged harpoon. Arthur Ashby was a harpoonist written about in the book, "Killers of Eden". They were handed down to his son, Norman Ashby who gave them to the donor's father for safe-keeping as he did not have a permanent residence. Two harpoons. .1 is a hand held iron harpoon. It is very long with an open neck at one end and a large blade at the other. .2 is smaller and was used in harpoon guns. It is made of brass with a pointed end.whaling harpoons ashby-arthur maritime-technology -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of VictoriaCopy of a photograph album page, Photographs of the era 1900 - 1920
The photographs show members of the Swan family: the Rev. Ashby Swan, his wife Elvie and children Ormond, Keith and Max. Ormond Swan was the Rev. Val Aumann's father, and Rev. Ashby Swan was her grandfather. Ernest Ashby Swan: born 1885 Geelong; educated at Melbourne University and the Theological Hall. Ordained in 1913. Served at Gawler, Wallan, Burnley, Mornington, Balaclava and Caulfield Central - St. Giles. Died in 1950.Four photographs, annotated on an album page of members of the Swan family.swan, ashby, aumann, presbyterian, minister. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Heritage Awareness Study Group Steering Committee Report, 1994
Heritage Awareness Study Group Steering Committee Report for 1993/1994. City of Nunawading undertook a Heritage Study to identify places of local significance to the City and increase Council's ability to preserve and enhance these places. The Report covers what the Committee has achieved and the next step and group recommendationsheritage awareness study group, ashby, paul, city of nunawading -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of VictoriaPhotograph, 1908
Mrs Mary Holden (1843 - 1930) was the mother of the Rev Albert Thomas Holden CBE V.D., B.A., D.D. Director of the Methodist Inland Missions, Chaplain-General of the A.I.F. and President-General of the Methodist Conference of Australasia. She was the mother-in-law of the Rev. Samuel HobanB & W composite photo of the Young Men's Class at Ashby Methodist Sunday School in Wellington Street, comprising 30 oval head and shoulders photos of the young men, and 1 rectangular head and shoulders photo of their teacher, Mrs T. Holden."Wellington Street Methodist Sunday School Young Men's Class. Presented to Mrs T. Holden as a slight token of esteem and respect from the members of her class. March 1908. P. Buchanan,N. Buchanan, L. Pash, T. Cortous, C. Walter, B. Palmer, S. Dorling, W. Hancock, N. Potter, E. Thomas, E. Potter, H. Reeves, R. McCann, H. Gallagher, P. Baxter, L. Viccars, F. Walker, F. Wynn, E. Whitton, J. Thomson, A. Sykes, W. Gallagher, G. Littleton, A. Wilson, N. Johnston, H. Viccars, H. Bell, C. Cortous, C. Bond, L. Muir, R. Thomson, H. Johnston.mary holden, rev albert thomas holden, rev samuel hoban, ashby methodist, sunday school -
Vision Australia
Audio - Sound recording, 20th Anniversary messages to VAR Mildura, 1998
In March 1998 Mildura residents received their first broadcast from RPH radio. These messages from VA CEO Ron Hooton, former RPH manager Stephen Jolley and former production program coordinator Roberta Ashby congratulating the station on their 20th anniversary.1 CD with 3 sound files3mph radio station, ron hooton, stephen jolley, roberta ashby -
Tennis AustraliaRacquet, Circa 1890
A wooden flat-top racquet with a laminated, convex throat, and cross-hatch handle grip. Model name, situated on the throat on obverse, is erased and replaced with a now illegible hand-written name. Model is most likely the 'Ashby'. Below is a decal of the Bliss company trademark of a 'B' linked to an anchor, within a shield device. Materials: Wood, Gut, Ink, Metal, Leather, Glue, Lacquertennis -
Tennis AustraliaRacquet, Circa 1895
A wooden, transitional flat-top racquet with a laminated, convex throat, andcross-hatched handle grip. Across the throat of the obverse is a decal of the model 'ASHBY' above the Bliss company trademark of a 'B' linked to an anchor, within a shield device. Around the crown on the obverse is the barely legible decal inscription, in blue: JUNIOR. Materials: Wood, Gut, Ink, Metal, Glue, Lacquer, String, Leathertennis -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of VictoriaPhotograph, Undated c.1897
Born Ballarat 1864. Appointed to Boort; Superintendent Lydiard St Circuit Ballarat; Minster of Ashby Methodist Church Geelong West 1897-1900; 1915 Superintendent of Sydney Central Mission; 1921 Superintendent of Melbourne Central Mission. Founded Fairfield home for unmarried Mothers Sepia toned waist length studio portrait of the Rev. Samuel J Hoban. Cabinet card format with deckled edge.rev samuel hoban, methodist, minister, melbourne central mission, geelong -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of VictoriaPhotograph, Undated
Born Ballarat 1864. Appointed to Boort; Superintendent Lydiard St Circuit Ballarat; Minster of Ashby Methodist Church Geelong West 1897-1900; 1915 Superintendent of Sydney Central Mission; 1921 Superintendent of Melbourne Central Mission. Founded Fairfield home for unmarried Mothers B & W head and shoulders studio portrait of the Rev. Samuel J Hoban., mounted on brown card.rev. samuel hoban, methodist, minister, melbourne central mission -
Tennis AustraliaRacquet, Circa 1890
A wooden flat-top racquet with a solid, convex throat, and fine-grooved, bulbous handle grip. Across the throat of the obverse is a decal of the model 'ASHBY' above the Bliss company trademark of a 'B' linked to an anchor, within a shield device. Around the crown on the obverse is the barely legible decal inscription, in blue: EXPERT. Initials etched into the butt: McN. Materials: Wood, Gut, Ink, Metal, Glue, Lacquertennis -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Sarah Jane Taylor (nee Bunker), first wife of William John Taylor
Unknown date. Sarah was born in Kangaroo Ground, the daughter of Edward and Ann Bunker. Edward's father was a convict, Mark Ashby Bunker (sent to Tasmania) and her mother, Sarah Goodwin was a daughter of First Fleet convicts, Andrew Goodwin and Lydia Munro. (Greg Taylor 19 July 2018)Digital filesarah jane taylor (nee bunker), william john taylor -
Surrey Hills Historical Society CollectionPhotograph, Chatham students support the Empire, Surrey Hills, c 1947, 1947
The billycart was possibly decorated for celebrations associated with Empire Day. Image was originally copied by Chatham Primary School for inclusion in their pictorial history "A Patchwork of People - Chatham Past and Present" [ISBN 0 646 29370 2], by Susan Barnett and Julia Ashby, published in 1996 for the school's 70th anniversary. Copied for the SHNCHC with the school and donor's permission. There is also a laminated copy of it for display purposes.Black and white image of four boys and their billycart. Two are identified as Bruce Hansen, standing behind the flag and Jimmy Boyd, seated in the billycart, which is decorated with streamers, an English flag and advertising signs promoting Australian sultanas and the export of Australian dried fruit to the [British] Empire. The photo was taken in the grounds of Chatham Primary School. In the background can be seen some of the cypress trees that were planted along the side of the oval, a remnant eucalypt from the time when the land was part of J B Maling's farm and part of the shelter shed.chatham primary school, billycarts, advertising signs, empire day, bruce hansen, jimmy boyd -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - JOSEPH BRADY COLLECTION: JOSEPH BRADY PORTAIT, Circa 1850
Photograph - black and white. Written on the back of the photo - Joseph Brady 1828 - 1908 Civil engineer who designed early Colilban system of waterworks. This photo was taken from a self portrait Frank Cusack of the Bendigo Advertiser had on loan from a Pru McKechnie of Huntly who was apparently a descendent of Joseph Brady. Frank Cusack had a 'diary' kept by Brady which had this painting in it plus numerous other paintings, etc. John Ashby R.W.C. (R. Water Commission) 10.4.87person, individual, joseph brady 1828-1908, john brady collection. -
Orbost & District Historical Societyblack and white photograph, C1890
This photo shows people at the running of the Orbost Cup in 1890s. The Orbost Race Club was founded in 1890. Many early members were: George Morgan, James Cowell, J. Farquhar, J. Cameron, L. Herbert, S. J. Lynn, Arch. Rodwell, J. Ashby, A. W. McLeod, W. Middleton, W. Archer, J. Pleydell and J. Drew. The races were conducted on a course laid out in a paddock of Mr James Cowell at Jarrahmond. (info. from Newsletter HISTORY OF ORBOST) This item is associated with horse racing in early Orbost.A black / white photograph of a large group of men, women and children at an outing in a bush setting with a large flat area. They appear to be watching an event. Many of the women are holding opened large umbrellas. It is on a grey buff card.horse-racing-orbost orbost-race-club -
Vision Australia
Audio - Sound recording, Vision Australia, Around Vision Australia: Episode 5
Covering issues and news about Vision Australia and the opportunities it provides for clients, volunteers and staff. Host: Stephen Jolley with guest interviews by Valerie Thomas. Gerard Menses, Vision Australia CEO, speaks at the National Convention of Blind Citizens Australia, Valerie interviews Ross McColl, who recounts the loss of his eye sight during open heart surgery and Stephen speaks with Roberta Ashby and her 20-year involvement with 3RPH, as well as Ashley Wood about the new Christmas card catalogue.1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, valerie thomas, stephen jolley, gerard menses, ross mccoll, roberta ashby, ashley wood -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - GOLDEN SQUARE SECONDARY COLLEGE COLLECTION: STUDENTS LEADERSHIP, 2008
Former Golden Square Secondary College Students Leadership - Where Are They Now?. Kirsty Sword Gusmao, Bob Cameron, Donna Petrovich(Bynon), David Jones, Fiona Mason, Lorinda Grant, Scott Cameron, Greg Goodall, Glen Ashby, Rod Ashman, Peter Rhode, Peter McConville, Nathan Chapman, Stephen Goodall, Kristy Cameron, Jessica Boutard, Terri Douglas, Nicole Phillips, Andrea Phillips, Jayde Phillips, Brooke Phillips, matisse Rockes, Claire Gibbs, Ricky nixon, Wayne Campbell. Dean chiron, Christian Lister, Alistair Carr. 5 Sheets.bendigo, education, golden square secondary history, 258, y86 -
Vision Australia
Audio - Sound recording, Vision Australia, Around Vision Australia: Episode 18
Covering issues and news about Vision Australia and the opportunities it provides for clients, volunteers and staff. Host: Stephen Jolley with guest interviews by Valerie Thomas. Valerie speaks with Bernadette Hodgkinson and her work in the library over the past 28 years. Roberta Ashby pays tribute to Doris Nothling, who recently passed away, and had been a vibrant force within the Association for the Blind. Valerie Thomas then interviews Graeme Jones about life after his long involvement with the Vision Australia Foundation Board and Tilly Aston Council.1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, valerie thomas, bernadette hodgkinson, roberta ashby, doris nothling, graeme jones -
Orbost & District Historical Societyfolder, Orbost Bridges - Snowy River Road Bridges, 1974 1976
This folder was compiled in October 2015 from documents, magazines. papers and photographs donated by David Jellie, engineer in charge 1974 - 1976. In early 1974, as an Engineer with the Country Roads Board, David came to Orbost as the Supervising Engineer for the construction of the new bridges which were part of an 8.4km Orbost bypass road design. This was a major project involving not only a new bridge over the Snowy River (including Lochiel Lagoon), but other bridges over Ashby’s Gulch and Watt’s Gulch. These new bridges were opened in November 1976 with the unveiling of a plaque on the eastern end of the $2.4M Snowy River Bridge. (ref. May Leatch)This item is a useful reference tool on the construction history of the Snowy River Road bridges.A white plastic folder - Orbost Bridges - Snowy River Road Bridges. it contains newspaper articles, booklets, photographs and documents relating to the construction of the Snowy River Road Bridge in 1974 -1976.on front cover - 1974 - 76 ORBOST / SNOWY RIVER ROAD BRIDGES * construction * photos * articles * plans Donated by David Jellie Oct 2015snowy-river-bridges jellie-david
