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Victorian Interpretive Projects Inc.
Photograph - digital, General Birdwood at Bacchus Marsh Station
... General Birdwood at Bacchus Marsh Station...Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia ...Black and white photograph showing a number of Australian soldiers beside a train at Bacchus Marsh Railway station. Verso: Talking to General Birdwood at Bacchus Marsh (illegible) he had got his hand on my arm,bacchus marsh, world war, world war one, train, railway, birdwood, general birdwood -
Bacchus Marsh & District Historical Society
Painting - Portrait, William Henry Bacchus, 1782-1849, Circa 1808-1818
... William Henry Bacchus, 1782-1849 ...Artist is not known. Comments recorded at the time of purchase are that it is possibly by 'Plimer'. Andrew Plimer, 1763-1837 and his brother Nathaniel Plimer, 1757-1828, were notable British miniaturist portrait painters.William Henry Bacchus was one of the first British colonists to arrive in the Waddawurrung and Wurundjeri first nations peoples country 55 kilometers west of Melbourne in 1838. He established a large sheep property and built a notable large Georgian style home which still stands in the town of Bacchus Marsh today. From shortly after his arrival the area became known to the colonists as Bacchus's Marsh, and was later officiaslly named 'Bacchus Marsh' in his memory.Small framed painting of William Henry Bacchus. On the reverse is a label which reads: Captain William Henry Bacchus who arrived in the district of Bacchus Marsh early in 1838, was born in Suffolk, England, 1782, and died at Bacchus Marsh on 26 February 1849. His remains were interred in the graveyard of Holy Trinity Church which during his lifetime he had richly endowed with a gift of land. He was a Captain of the 2nd Royal Surrey Militia and formerly Captain of the 18th Light Dragoons.bacchus family, william henry bacchus 1782-1849 -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Osborn, Betty, The Bacchus Story : A history of Captain W. H. Bacchus of Bacchus Marsh, and his son, 1973
... The Bacchus Story : A history of Captain W. H. Bacchus of...Bacchus Marsh : Bacchus Marsh & District Historical Society ...xi-xiv; 118 P.; maps; notes; facs.;21 cm.bacchus family. | bacchus family. victoria. bacchus marsh, 1837-1907. -
Bacchus Marsh & District Historical Society
Photograph, Aerial image of Bacchus Marsh and Darley in 1994
... Aerial image of Bacchus Marsh and Darley in 1994 ...A whole of town and nearby area aerial image of Bacchus Marsh produced for display in the Arbee Real Estate Agency premises in Main Street, Bacchus Marsh.A large framed colour aerial photograph showing the township of Bacchus Marsh, the neighbouring smaller community of Darley, and the nearby areas of both places. "Bacchus Marsh - Darley. Aerial Photo 27 November, 1994. Presented by Arbee Real Estate "Professionals"'arbee real estate agency bacchus marsh, aerial views bacchus marsh vic. -
Bacchus Marsh & District Historical Society
Postcard, Main Street, Bacchus Marsh, circa 1950
... Main Street, Bacchus Marsh ...The Main Street of Bacchus Marsh underwent significant change from the early 1960s. Many older buildings began to be demolished after the early 1960s and into the 1980s. This view shows a central section of Main Street before this transformation took place. Produced as part of a series by the Murray Views Postcards and Souvenirs Company.Black and White postcard image of Main Street, Bacchus Marsh dated around 1950. View is looking towards the West.Murray Views No.7, Main Street, Bacchus Marsh, Vic.roads and streets bacchus marsh vic., main street bacchus marsh vic. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Back to Bacchus Marsh, 1957
... Back to Bacchus Marsh, 1957...Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Victoria, 3350, Australia ...A back to Bacchus Marsh was held from 12 to 20 October 1957.Brown covered book of 28 pages including the official programme for back to Bacchus Marsh, 1957. The book includes an historical essay, Maddingley Brown Coal, World war 11, Darley Military Camp, Darley Firebrick Co., industrial changes and numerous advertisements. Images include: * Grant Street Avenue *St Bernard's new Parish Hall and Schoolrooms * Maddingley No. 2 Cut * Terracing at Maddingley - part of the beautification scheme at Maddingley * Hospital entrance with War memorial Feature * Old Woolpack Inn * Jim Pyke * Infant Welfare and pre-School Centre, Young St * Bacchus Marsh Main Street looking East, 1872 * Andrew George Scott, alias Captain Moonlight * Grant Street Avenue * Ballarat State School No 28 featuring the World War One Memorial Clock maddingley brown coal, world war 11, old woolpack inn, darley military camp, darley firebrick, jim pyke, andrew george scott, captain moonlite, bacchus marsh, world war, bacchus marsh state school no 28, grant street avenue, bacchus marsh war memorial hospital, bacchus marsh avenue of honour, captain bacchus -
Bacchus Marsh & District Historical Society
Plaque, Shire of Bacchus Marsh Coat of Arms
... Shire of Bacchus Marsh Coat of Arms ...Coat of Arms used by the Shire of Bacchus Marsh in the 1980s and 1990s. A coat of arms has been in use in the Shire at least from the early 20th century. This earlier coat of arms described in 1910 featured two cows standing on two bales of lucerne hay, with lucerne fields and fruit trees and rolling hills all round a central valley with two rivers running through it. This early coat of arms was superseded by the slightly different design shown here. When this change took place is not known. When the Bacchus Marsh Shire amalgamated with other Shires to form Moorabool Shire in 1994 this design was superseded.The plaque showing the Bacchus Marsh Shire Coat of Arms is in near perfect condition and as such is an excellent example of the physical symbols used to demonstrate the presence of local government in the Bacchus Marsh region. The images on the coat of arms also depict key economic and agricultural activities in the region which provides historical information about the region in a visual and artistic way.Painted cast bronze plaque with inscription on outer white band in black capital lettering: SHIRE OF BACCHUS MARSH. Inner circle painted blue with shield and decorative branches bearing yellow leaves on either side. Shield quartered and surmounted by stylised sunrise. In four quarters, representations of significant local primary and secondary industries. SHIRE OF BACCHUS MARSH.coats of arms, shire of bacchus marsh -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Bacchus Marsh Centenary Celebrations, 1936
... Bacchus Marsh Centenary Celebrations...Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia ...Centenary book with many images relating to Bacchus Marsh. bacchus marsh, captain bacchus, bacchus marsh ana hall, bacchus marsh post office, anthony's cutting, maddingley park, werribee vale -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Image - Black and White, Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, c1950
... Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, c1950...Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia ...A black and white image of a shopping strip in Bacchus Marsh. -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photographs - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Turf Farm at Bacchus Marsh, 2019, 31/03/2019
... Turf Farm at Bacchus Marsh, 2019...Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia ...Colour photograph of turf being grown at Bacchus Marsh. bacchus marsh, turf, grass, agriculture -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photographs - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Turf Farm at Bacchus Marsh, 2019, 31/03/2019
... Turf Farm at Bacchus Marsh, 2019...Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia ...Colour photograph of turf being grown at Bacchus Marsh. bacchus marsh, turf, grass, agriculture -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photographs - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Bacchus Marsh from the Western Highway, 2019, 31/03/2019
... Bacchus Marsh from the Western Highway, 2019...Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia ...Colour photograph of Bacchus Marsh from the Western Highway. bacchus marsh -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photographs - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Underbank Development at Bacchus Marsh from the Western Highway, 2019, 31/03/2019
... Underbank Development at Bacchus Marsh from the Western...Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia ...Colour photograph of the Bacchus Marsh suburb of Underbank from the Western Highway. bacchus marsh -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photographs - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Bacchus Marsh from the Western Highway, 2019, 31/03/2019
... Bacchus Marsh from the Western Highway, 2019...Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia ...Colour photograph of the Bacchus Marsh suburb of Underbank from the Western Highway. bacchus marsh -
Hymettus Cottage & Garden
Photograph, Bacchus Marsh Football Club 1931, 1931
... Bacchus Marsh Football Club 1931 ...The photograph records the Bacchus Marsh team in 1931 with captain being Michael Taffe from Ballarat. Taffe was Assistant Station Master Bacchus Marsh at the time and the photograph records the importance of such sojourners in the community as well as the actual players.Photograph mounted on board with top caption (missing in image) reading "Bacchus Marsh Football Association Football Club 1931 and names written in on mounting board beneath image. Second footballer from right back row has moved blurring his image.Inscribed in ink to board above image: Bacchus Marsh Football Association Football Club 1931 and below the image the names of the players including captain and vice captain. -
Victorian Interpretive Projects Inc.
Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Headstone of the grave of William Henry Bacchus, 14/01/2012
... Headstone of the grave of William Henry Bacchus ...Captain William Bacchus was an early settler in the area now known as Bacchus Marsh. Bacchus died in 1849 aged 67. The town of Bacchus Marsh is named after him.Colour photograph in digital format of a grave in a grassy landscape. It is the headstone of early settler William Henry Bacchus in the grounds of the Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Bacchus Marsh. bacchus marsh, william bacchus, holy trinity, churchyard, cemetery -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photographs - Colour, Bacchus Marsh ANZAC Centenary Enlistment Parade Reneactment, 2014, 07/09/2014
... Bacchus Marsh ANZAC Centenary Enlistment Parade Reneactment...Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia ...Numerous colour photograph of a parade to commemorate 100 years since the Australian Imperial Forces (AIF) undertook a recruitment drive in Bacchus Marsh. This was an early event during the ANZAC centenary. bacchus march, anzac centenary, aif enlistment drive, reenactment -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, Back to Bacchus Marsh, 1930
... Back to Bacchus Marsh, 1930 ...The 1930 Back to Bacchus Marsh celebrations were held on 23 to 28 October 1930. The committee were Cr L.M. Gugdale (president), A.W. Bond (General secretary), W. Grant Morton, J.G. Wells, Dr E. McDonald, Charles Dickie, G.H. Anderson, F.M. Crisp, W.R. Vigor. Bacchus Marsh State School No. 28 was established in 1851 as a National School in a rented building on the right-hand side of Bacchus Marsh-Melbourne Road, just beyond Woolpack Inn. Several willow trees mark the site. H.G. Ball was the first Head Teacher of the school, and the enrolmen towas 34. In 1854 Governor Charles Hotham visited the school. In 1855 two new schools, East and West, were recommended. School No. 28 closed in 1862 and the sitre was sold. The present school site was purchased in 1865 for 67 pounds. The cost of the building was 782 pounds. (Visions and Realisations, Vol 3., 1973) A clock purchased by public subscription was placed in the front of the building to the memory of scholars who served during World War One. (Back to Bacchus Marsh, 1930)Brown covered book of 44 pages. Contents include Bacchus Marsh and its soldiers, Red Cross, Lerderderg Gorge, Werribee Gorge, Lerderderg Park, Coimadai, Darely Firebrick Co., Myrniong, Underbank, Balliang, Rowsley, Parwan, schoosl, churches, Shire Council, Federal Milk Pty Ltd, Bacchus Marsh Milk, Old Maddingley Bridge Images include: * Bacchus Marsh looking east, 1930 * Bacchus Marsh Looking West, 1872 * Bacchus Marsh Looking West, 1930 * Aerial View of Bacchus Marsh Township looking east * Aerial View of Bacchus Marsh Township looking south * Bacchus Marsh Agricultural Society & Pastoral Society, 1893 (named), * Original Bacchus Marsh State School No 28 * Holy Trinity Bacchus Marsh * Bacchus Marsh Baptist Church * St Bernard's Catholic Church * Bacchus Marsh Methodist Church * St Andrew's Presbyterian Church Bacchus Marsh * View of Maddingley Park, showing Original Courthouse, 1890 * Werribee Gorge * Underbank Stud Farm * Ballarat State School Number 28. Signed 'C. Hodgson'bacchus marsh, maddingley, maddingley park, underbank, lerderderg park, coimadai, darely firebrick co., myrniong, balliang, rowsley, parwan, schoosl, churches, shire council, federal milk pty ltd, bacchus marsh milk, old maddingley bridge, police, police paddock, maddingley gates, crisp, mccormack, cain, harkness, howe, bence, mcdonald, mcfarlane, cosgrave, flagg, burnip, scott, lodge, cameron, vallance, bacchus marsh state school, bacchus marsh state school no 28., geology, r.w. thompson, lederderg gorge, weribee gorge, comadai, darley firebrick company -
Victorian Interpretive Projects Inc.
Photographs - colour, Clare Gervasoni, World War One Nurses (reenactment), Bacchus Marsh, 2014, 07/09/2014
... World War One Nurses (reenactment), Bacchus Marsh, 2014...Bacchus Marsh ...Faye Threllfall and Jenny Baker reenact World War One nurses at Bacchus Marsh to commemorate 100 years since the Australian Imperial Forces (AIF) undertook a recruitment drive in that town.world war, world war 1, world war one nurses, nurses, bacchus marsh, faye threllfall, jenny baker -
Bacchus Marsh & District Historical Society
Photograph (item), Laying of Foundation Stone A.N.A. Hall Bacchus Marsh December 1904
... Laying of Foundation Stone A.N.A. Hall Bacchus Marsh ...A branch of the Australian Natives Association (A.N.A.) was founded in Bacchus Marsh in 1889. In December 1904 the foundation stone for an ANA hall in Main Street Bacchus Marsh was laid. The ceremony was attended by Mr James Purves one of the founders of the ANA in Victoria. A detailed report of the ceremony was reported in the Bacchus Marsh Express, 10 December, 1904, page 1.At the top of the photograph, 'A Memento', At the bottom right side, 'Presented by Wm Mahoney Sept 1936'australian natives association bacchus marsh, australian natives association hall bacchus marsh -
Bacchus Marsh & District Historical Society
Accessory - Ring, Mourning Ring commemorating the death of Wm Bacchus, Esq., 10th June, 1788
... Mourning Ring commemorating the death of Wm Bacchus, Esq ...This ring belonged to Captain William Henry Bacchus who was one of the first British colonists to establish a farming property on Wurundjeri and Wadawurrung First Nations people lands 55 kilometers west of Melbourne. The land occupied by Bacchus in 1838 came to be known by the early colonists as Bacchus’s Marsh before later changing officially to Bacchus Marsh. The ring is believed to have been made to commemorate the death of Captain Bacchus’s father Wm (William) Bacchus in Somerset, England in 1788.This ring has significance because it is an object associated with a significant historical person in the history of the region of Bacchus Marsh. It is a rare, probably unique example of an 18th century mourning ring connected to the local community. It also has aesthetic value as an object and is in excellent condition.Gold ring with blue and black coloured inlay. Contains writing on the outsideWM Bacchus Esq OB: 10th JUNE 1788 Æ: 38 bacchus family, rings, william henry bacchus 1782-1849 -
Bacchus Marsh & District Historical Society
Trophy, W. H. Moore Cup Bacchus Marsh Football Club
... W. H. Moore Cup Bacchus Marsh Football Club ...A football trophy sponsored by a Mr W. H. Moore of the Border Inn Hotel Bacchus Marsh presented to the champion player for the Bacchus Marsh Club, R. (Ron) Durham. Presented in 1939.Silver plated football trophy.W. H. Moore Cup Bacchus Marsh FC won by R. Durhamaustralian rules football, bacchus marsh football club, ron durham australian rules football player -
Bacchus Marsh & District Historical Society
Photograph, The Prince's Show May 1920 Bacchus Marsh District Exhibit
... The Prince's Show May 1920 Bacchus Marsh District Exhibit ...During May through to July 1920 Prince Edward, later to become King Edward VIII of England toured Australia to thank the country for its support during World War One and to strengthen ties between Australia and the United Kingdom. He arrived in Victoria on the 26 May 1920 and on the 29 May attended a special agricultural show at the Royal Agricultural Showgrounds at Flemington. Bacchus Marsh district was invited to contribute to a display of agricultural produce and products which was displayed in the Government Pavilion at the Showgrounds. The display according to a newspaper report in the Bacchus Marsh Express on 5 June 1920 included 33 trays of fresh fruit, preserved fruit, pickles, sauces, bacon and other small goods, vegetables, hay grasses, grain, turned wood, wines and other drinks', &c., aided by pot plants, flags, draping of maroon and gold (official Exhibit colors) made up a color scheme and general effect worthy of the occasion. The Prince inspected the exhibit and expressed his admiration of it, his only regret was that he could not give more time to its examination. There was also 'an improvised "pheasant" nestling in one corner, and what "amazing" eyes it had!'. The organiser of the display was F. C. Minns, and the decorator was T. Stewart. This photograph is notable for its size and high quality framing. This signifies the importance the local community placed upon being chosen to participate in a major royal event and the desire to record this in a grand and elaborate way for posterity. Very large framed photograph of the agricultural produce and products from the Bacchus Marsh district displayed as part of a special exhibition for Prince Edward, the heir to the British throne when he visited Melbourne in May 1920. The display comprised a wide variety of produce such as fresh and preserved fruit, meats, vegetables, hay, grasses, grain, turned wood, wines and other drinks. The image is divided in the middle into two different angles of the display.A caption in gold lettering at the foot of the image reads 'The Prince's Show May 1920 Bacchus Marsh District Exhibit Royal Agricultural Society Showgrounds'royal visits, shows and exhibitions -
Melton City Libraries
Newspaper, Olympian gets his Gold, 96 years on, 1996
... Melton Bacchus Marsh Express ..."Donald Mackintosh was born in Rockbank on 21 September 1866. He quickly proved himself as an expert shot, joining the Bacchus Marsh Shooting Club at the age of ten and the Melbourne Gun Club at 23. In 1890 he won the Melbourne Gun Club £1000 Cup Handicap. Donald represented Australia at the 1900 Paris Olympic Games. However, due to confusion at the time over whether this competition was an official Olympic event, Donald was not recognised as an Olympic medallist during his lifetime. In 1987 the IOC issued Donald’s gold and bronze medals. Donald continued to travel around Europe and won many other competitions, including the London Gun Club Challenge Cup three times in a row and the Grand Prix at Monte Carlo twice. As well as being an expert shot, Donald was also well educated and wrote poetry. Most astonishingly, he was also completely blind in his left eye".Melton Bacchus Marsh Express article about Olympian Donald Mackintosh local identities, sport -
Bacchus Marsh & District Historical Society
Map, The Unique Advertising Combine, The Unique Combine's New Map of the Shire of Bacchus Marsh, 1890
... The Unique Combine's New Map of the Shire of Bacchus Marsh ...This map was one of a number of similar maps produced for advertising purposes by a company called, 'The Unique Advertising Combine'. The company was located in Melbourne on Queens Walk. A brief item in the Bacchus Marsh Express newspaper on 29 March 1890 , page 2, indicated that subscribers to the Bacchus Marsh Express could obtain a copy of this map in the next issue of that newspaper. On the map is the detail that it was compiled by W.H. Bonney from official records supplied by D. A. Little, hire Secretary, (of Bacchus Marsh Shire).This map with its accompanying illustrations of local businesses and shops in Bacchus Marsh is an important documentary and visual snapshot of the town and district of Bacchus Marsh in the later part of the nineteenth century. The illustrations for some of the local businesses are the only known visual record of those particular buildings. The map is a rare surviving example of the material produced by The Unique Advertising Combine. Another similar example for the Shire of Mornington is held by the State Library of Victoria,A map of the Shire of Bacchus Marsh produced in March 1890. The map is mounted on a board and enclosed within a timber frame. The map includes an inset detail section showing the central part of the township of Bacchus Marsh including the main shopping and business streets. Land holdings with the first European land holders names indicated are included on the map. Rivers, creeks, major roads and the railway line are also shown on the map. Around the edges of the map are illustrated advertisements mostly for Bacchus Marsh businesses but which also includes some businesses located in Melbourne. maps bacchus marsh shire, shops bacchus marsh -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, F.C. Mc C. Crisp, Bacchus Marsh Centenary Celebrations, 10/1936
... Bacchus Marsh Centenary Celebrations ...Bacchus Marsh celebrated 100 years of white settlement in 1936. The centenary celebrations committee comprised of L.M. Dugdale (President), A.W. Bond (Hon. Secretary), Charles Dickie, W. Grant Morton, W.R. Vigor, C.J. McFarlane, G.H. Anderson, T.J. Shea, F.C. McC Crisp, Dr E. McDonald, Robert Elliott (treasurer), R.H. Lambert (Decorations manager)Brown covered book of 28 pages. The book includes an historical essay, official centenary programme, Electric Light Plant, Patriotic Bacchus Marsh, milk industry, Pioneer Women's Memorial Avenue, Bacchus Marsh Gas Works . The book includes numerous advertisement, some illustrated. Images include: * Bacchus Marsh Flats from Anthony's Cutting; * Manor house; * Scene in Maddingley Park * Werribee Valley; * Werribee Gorge * Maddingley Park lake; * ANA Hall and Post Office * Shire Hall and Soldiers' Memorial Hall, * State School No 28 * At Werribee Gorge ** The Gas Supply Co, Bacchus Marsh * Bacchus Marsh Shire Council, 1935-6 (named) Images depicted in the book were supplied by H.J.M. Vallancebacchus marsh, merrimu guest house, anthony's cutting, captain bacchus, manor house, maddingley, maddingley park, werribee gorge, bacchus marsh shire, bacchus marsh shire council -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, Bacchus Marsh Telegraph, "Loved Tram changes diet", Sep. 1995
... Bacchus Marsh Telegraph ...Newspaper clipping from "Bachchus Marsh Telegraph", 9/1995? about the relocation of ex MMTB W2 340 from the Hungry Jacks Restaurant Melton to Greendale and Mr. Robert Lilburn who attended the loading of the tram. Has a photo of Bob, holding a trolley wheel ex Geelong as well and some details of Bob as a tram enthusiast. Date: - Assumed to be 25/9 by notation on cutting and that the tram arrived in Melton in 1989 and was being moved six years later. No date on the cutting and on the rear page is an advertisement from KFC Bacchus Marsh opening in November 1995 and seeking staff.On cutting "Trolley Wheel Geelong 19", "Tram 340 25/9 Mon 9am) and "Bacchus Marsh Telegraph".geelong, tramcars, melton -
Melton City Libraries
Newspaper, Celebrating life as a fall girl, 1999
... Melton-Bacchus Marsh Independent ...Wallace Square- Cr Jack Wallace of Rockbank, served 5 terms as President, unopposed for 46 years. Married Mabel Dixon Shirley Wallace, daughter, Country and Western singer of noteMelton-Bacchus Marsh Independent article of Shirley Wallacelocal identities, council -
Bacchus Marsh & District Historical Society
Album, Photographs of Bacchus Marsh and District in 1883 by Stevenson and McNicoll
... Photographs of Bacchus Marsh and District in 1883 by ...In late 1883 the Melbourne based photographers Stevenson and McNicoll visited the Bacchus Marsh township and nearby districts. They are known to have been visiting the town in September 1883 and by November 1883 they were reported to have moved on to Myrniong and Ballan. During their visit they took numerous photographs. The images produced comprise scenes of shops and businesses in Bacchus Marsh, public buildings like the Court House and Bacchus Marsh Primary School, houses and their owners and several broader views of streets. The photos were then offered for sale. Photography businesses also sold albums for purchasers to display their photos.A unique and comprehensive set of images of people and places in the Bacchus Marsh town and district at a particular period in time, September-November 1883. This album of "carte de visites" photographs presents a rare compilation of the work of the Stevenson and McNicoll photography business. This team of photographers are known to have made several visits to towns and districts in the rural areas of Victoria and southern New South Wales in the 1880s and this album represents a very rare example of their non-portrait photography. The album is an example of the Victorian middle-class fashion to display family photographs for themselves and their visitors. These albums were often very expensive and in themselves evidence of the affluence of the family. They were made possible by the popularisation of photography as a social medium and were a forerunner of the coffee-table book. Medium sized leather-bound album, brown, front cover engraved with gold tooling in a starburst pattern. Pages are gold-lined. The inside front and end covers are in pale blue silk embossed with a gold floral pattern. The metal locking clasp is broken. The front page has a floral wreath of roses and forget-me-nots and a dragon-fly. The word "Album" is in the centre of the wreath, printed in gold in Gothic print. There are nine pages with pockets for four 65mm x 105mm sized "carte de visites" style photographs. Several feature pages have a single pocket for a larger photograph, or double pockets, possibly designed for family portraits. These portrait pages are also decorated with floral wreaths and insects, reflecting the theme of the frontispiece page. The smaller photos in the album were taken by the Melbourne photographers Stevenson and McNicoll, There are 48 of these smaller images. The images were created around September 1883 when photographers for Stevenson and McNicoll are known to have visited Bacchus Marsh and district. The images comprise scenes of shops and businesses in Bacchus Marsh, public buildings like the Court House and Bacchus Marsh Primary School, houses with their owners and several broader views of streets. References to various photos being created and being available for sale are mentioned in the Bacchus Marsh Express newspaper during September to November 1883. Each smaller photo has printed on the verso: Light & Truth. Copies of this Portrait can be had at any time by sending the Name and Post Office Money Order or Stamps for the amount of order to Stevenson & McNicoll, late Benson & McNicoll, Photographers. 108 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne.bacchus marsh vic. history, streetscapes, shops bacchus marsh vic., roads and streets bacchus marsh vic., stevenson and mcnicoll photographers -
Bacchus Marsh & District Historical Society
Photograph, Bacchus Marsh Football Club 1901
... Bacchus Marsh Football Club 1901 ...This is the earliest known photo of an Australian Rules football team in the Bacchus Marsh area. The photo is of 27 men and two boys standing in front of the Evans Pavilion at Maddingley Park Bacchus Marsh. The image shows players, officials and trainers, the players wearing early twentieth century playing guernseys featuring front fastenings. Some are wearing knickerbockers, some long trousers. Trainers have their towels slung over their shoulders. Men in civilian clothes, possibly club officials, are wearing suits and hats. The boys and two of the players are wearing caps, one player wearing a hat. The central figure, possibly the captain, is holding a football which has the initials B M I F C. These initials stand for "Bacchus Marsh Imperial Football Club". At this time, many football clubs used the word "imperial" in their title. This team may possibly have had the nick-name of "Imperials".This item has historic and social significance as the earliest image of one of the early sporting teams of Bacchus Marsh and district. It is evidence of the growth of importance of sport, in this case Australian Rules football, as a cultural and social activity central to the Australian ethos. It is also evidence of the dominance of the masculine ethos in the Australian culture of this time. The image has strong research value for the information it conveys about this particular club and its early participants.Photographic reproduction of earlier photographHand written below photograph "Bacchus Marsh Football Club 1901." The names Fred Pearce and Jack Bence with arrows indicating the players identified.bacchus marsh imperial football club, australian rules football