James Balfour was born on 10 May 1830 and died on 24 August 1913. Born in Scotland he was an Australian merchant and politician, member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly 1866 to 1868 and of the Victorian Legislative Council from 1874 to 1913.Portrait of Hon. James Balfourhon. james balfour, james balfour

Stanley Wieland took over the property called "Fairview" at the corner of Dickasons Road and Canterbury Road, Heathmont after his Father's death in 1945. He married Thelma Wilson in 1930. Their daughter Pat wrote the Wieland History with her husband Don Talbot.Architect's plan on heavy blue paper for residence at Balfour Avenue , Heathmont

Portrait John Balfour Burton M.L.A.stawell government

Certificate of appreciation presented to Private George Melville Balfour, VX6104, for voluntary enlistment for active service overseas. Prior to the war, George Balfour lived at Wangakeirra(?), Kangaroo Ground. Post war, he lived at Lavender Park, Eltham. He served in the 2/8 Batallion, AIF, in North Africa and taken prisoner of war in Greece. In the UK post May 1945 and in Australia December 1949. Never married.Colour photocopy 33 x 24 cm of a certificate 2/8 battallion, aif, certiificate, cr. a. brinkkotter, cr. price, eltham, george melville balfour, lavender park, prisoner of war, second word war, shire of eltham, vx6104

This wedding photograph is an illustration of the intermarriage of notable Victorian (and Kew) families. The parents of the groom were the Hon. James Balfour MP., and his wife, Frances Charlotte (Henty) [the eldest daughter of James Henty] who married at Hawthorn in 1859. The Balfour lived at 'Windella' in Studley Park Road. Henry Rairey (Harry) Balfour was the youngest son of Mr & Mrs Balfour who married Katie Harrison of 'Horley' in Molesworth Street, Kew. Miss Harrison's father was the T.S. Harrison (merchant and importer, b. Banbury, Oxon, 1829, d. Melb 1901). Portrait of the wedding party in the garden of Horley in Molesworth Street, following the marriage of Elizabeth Kate (Katie) Harrison to Henry Rairey (Harry) Balfour at the Kew Presbyterian Church in 1905. The outfits worn by the women were reported in Punch, on 9 February 1905]. The bride wore a frock of ivory white satin, with bertha of duchesse lace and a yoke of ruched chiffon. The bridesmaids … wore white muslin dresses, inserted with Valenciennes, made in early Victorian style. The white straw hats were trimmed with lace and blue hydrangea, and their flowers were blue hydrangea, delphiniums and cornflowers. … The bride’s mother [right] wore a well-cut dress of black silk. The bridegroom’s mother [left] wore a gown of black silk voile, and smart black bonnet grouped with roses. L. to R. Christian Balfour, Jean Mackintosh, Mrs James Balfour (nee Henty), Bridegroom, Bride, Dr. Lewis Balfour, Genevieve Harrison, Hon. James Balfour, Henry Harvey, Marion Harrison (nee Borodin) [Married by Mr Alec Scholes at Kew Presbyterian Church] .Individuals identified in ink on reverse plus donor name and date.balfour, henty, harrison, horley, molesworth street, kew

William Balfour Ker was a Canadian-American artist. He was also a declared socialist, and his political stance was often reflected in his art. This lithograph is a compelling illustration of the race against time sometimes faced by doctors when trying to get to a patient to assist in birth before the baby is born.A black and white lithograph. At the top right, a stork is flying through the air, with a baby bundled in a cloth which it is holding in its beak. To the left, a horse drawn buggy follows rapidly behind, with the driver wielding a whip and urging on a speeding white horse. The artist's signature printed at bottom right corner of image reads 'WM.BALFOUR-KER'. The lithograph has been mounted and framed in wooden frame. The outer edge of the frame is black, and the inner edge is gold. On the back of the object, a small piece of paper bearing the title of the lithograph has been attached at bottom centre. It reads 'A HURRY CALL, THE DOCTOR v THE STORK'. A second tag attached to the back of the work reads 'From FF', suggesting the donor of this object was Frank Forster. An old display label is attached to the bottom left of the back of the work. A wire and two hooks have been attached to the back of the frame for hanging. The artist's signature printed at bottom right corner of image reads 'WM.BALFOUR-KER'. A second tag attached to the back of the work reads 'From FF', suggesting the donor of this object was Frank Forster. An old display label is attached to the bottom left of the back of the work. A wire and two hooks have been attached to the back of the frame for hanging.obstetric delivery

Document regarding the abandonment of tramways in Ballarat and Bendigo. Presented to State Parliament Sept. 1970 by the MInister for Fuel and Power, the Hon J C M Balfour MLA. Outlines the losses incurred by the SEC, replacement public transport system, the worn out nature of the system, the gifting of one Bendigo tramcar to the AETM, costs of track repairs and new trramcars, tenders for replacement bus services, retrenchment payments to staff, reconstruction of existing roads following removal of the tracks, and town planning and traffic aspects. Includes a photo of a bus and interior seating. A graph from 1934 to 1970 shows the service miles, passengers carried, average fare, expenditure, revenue and loss, along with dates of major fare revisions.Yields information about the 1970 proposal to close Ballarat and Bendigo tramway systems which was successful despite previous attempts when the Bolte Governments did not have the numbers in the upper house.Document 16 Quarto sheets, duplicated and one sheet with a folded colour graph.In ink on front sheet "D/T/S"tramways, ballarat, bendigo, abandonment, closure, parliament

One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of the remnants of Aboriginal feasting at Cat Baylocal history, photography, aboriginal feast site, black & white photograph, aborigines, cooking & feasting, h r balfour, john jenner, bryant west

One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph demonstrating erosion at Forrest Middenlocal history, photography, eroded knoll, black & white photograph, erosion, forrest midden, h r balfour, john jenner, bryant west

Useful information for the farmer and recreational shooterThree paper stapled catelogues containing many makes of guns, rifle, cartridges and accessories that could be purchased by mail order.see photos

This black and white photograph shows members of the Sunbury Swimming Club standing on the diving board at the swimming pool at The Nook. Identified in the photograph are Eric Boardman (second male from right) and Hilda Balfour (female in white dress).sunbury swimming club, the nook, sunbury swimming pool, boardman, eric, balfour, hilda, martin, w. (mrs), tweedle, a., a. f., chubb, percy, sport, sports and recreation establishments, george evans collection

Portraits of the Commonwealth of Australia Central Wool Committee from 1917-18. Those depicted are: A.H. Moore, F.B.S. Falkiner, B. Laycock, J.M. Balfour (Secretary), W. Stevenson Fraser (Vice Chairman), Sir J.M. Higgins (Chairman), W.J. Young (Vice Chairman), D. Gibb, R.B. McComas, E. Jowett.COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA / CENTRAL WOOL COMMITTEE / SEASON 1917-18 A.H. MOORE ESQ. / E. JOWETT ESQ. M.P. / F.B.S. FALKINER ESQ. M.P. / R.B. McCOMAS ESQ. / B. LAYCOCK ESQ. / SIR J.M. HIGGINS K.C.M.G. / CHAIRMAN / W.J. YOUNGER ESQ. C.B.E. / VICE CHAIRMAN / W. STEVENSON FRASER ESQ. VICE CHAIRMAN / D. GIBB ESQ. / J.M. BALFOUR ESQ. / SECRETARY Alice Millsc. of a. - central wool committee

One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph taken at Cat Bay by H. R. Balfour showing shells left from innumerable Aboriginal feasts c. 1800local history, photography, aboriginal feast site, black & white photograph, aborigines, shell fish feasts, cat bay, john jenner, bryant west, h r balfour

One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph taken at Cat Bay by H. R. Balfour showing shells left from innumerable Aboriginal feasts. c.1800local history, photography, aboriginal feast site, black & white photograph, aborigines, shell fish feasts, cat bay, h r balfour, john jenner, bryant west

One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph taken at Cat Bay by H. R. Balfour showing shells left from innumerable Aboriginal feasts. c. 1800local history, photography, aboriginal feast site, black & white photograph, aborigines, shell fish feasts, cat bay, h r balfour, john jenner, bryant west

number in album 03602.04Black and white photograph Golf Club members, Wendy Balfour, Cam Gray, Mary and Patrick Renehen practicing tee offs. Lakes Entrance Victoriagolf club, sports

The sons and daughters of Thomas and Frances Henty were notable settlers, initially in Western Australia, then in Launceston and finally in Victoria. A number of significant mansions in Kew were owned at various stages by members of the immediate family and or their descendants. The Boroondara General Cemetery includes a number of memorials of or to Henty family members.Original colour positive photograph of a Balfour family grave in the Boroondara General Cemetery. This is one of a number of photographs taken c.1987 of graves/headstones of descendants of the Henty family of Victoria. This particular grave is located in Section PRES A 0058 and holds the remains of James Balfour and his wife Frances Charlotte Henty. James Balfour was a Scottish-born Australian merchant and politician, member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly 1866 to 1868 and of the Victorian Legislative Council from 1874 to 1913. In 1859, he married Frances Charlotte, eldest daughter of Hon. James Henty, M.L.C. They had 11 children, nine of whom survived him.henty family, boroondara general cemetery, james balfour, frances charlotte henty

Black and white photograph Alistar Balfour of Aquatic Centre Committee accepting cheque from Shirly Hancock President of Senior Citizens Club. Lakes Entrance Victoria fundraising, recreational facilities, clubs

cheque for $5000Black and white photograph Ian McDougall and Alistar Balfour of Aquatic Centre Committee accepting cheque from Charlotte Crombie of Surf Lifesaving Club. Lakes Entrance Victoriarecreational facilities, fundraising, clubs

Twelve page land sale brochure promoting Heathmont and Ringwood area including photographs, subdivision features and local facilities. Subdivision plan includes Heathmont Road, Balfour Avenue, Edith Street, Edna Street, and Great Ryrie Street.

Black and white photograph Alistar Balfour and Terry Barling sheltering under umbrella at barbecue at conclusion of Great Entrance Walk fundraising event for Aquatic Centre. Lakes Entrance Victoriarecreational facilities, fundraising

This photo depicts attendees of the National Executives Meeting, circa late 1985 to early 1986. A slightly cropped, black and white version of this photo appears on page 11 of the No 39, February 1986 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's News Review. It sits under the title, "National Executive Meet", and is captioned: "Executives meet. The chief executives of arthritis organisations in five States met with the national director of AFA for an all-day planning meeting. Missing was Brigadier Peter Norton of AFA-Qld, who unfortunately suffered a stroke in November and has resigned to convalesce. From left to right: Olive Stagg (Tas), Sir Eric Willis (NSW), Alan Watkinson (AFA), Mary Balfour (Vic), Neila Foggo (SA) and Ron Elphick (WA).COL photo of a small group of people sit or stand around a small table, on which there are some printed papers.[On a white label, handwritten in blue ink] National Executive Meet. The Chief Executives of Arthritis organisations in five States met w the national director of A.F.A. for an all day planning meeting. From left to right Olive Stagg (Tas) Sir Eric Willis (NSW) Alan Watkinson (AFA) Mary Balfour (Vic) & Neilla Foggo (SA) RON. ELPHICK (W.A)national executives meeting, planning meeting, state organisations, arthritis organisations, national director, c1985, c1986

Land Transfer Lot 116 Balfour Avenue & Aloysius Street Proposed purchase of land St. Albans Road corner Furlong Roadst. albans road, furlong road, st. albans, balfour avenue, aloysius street, sunshine north, braybrook

cheque for $8500 to be used for pool hoistBlack and white photograph Mal Kendall, AMP representative presenting cheque to Alistar Balfour of Aquatic Centre Committee, Marlene Battista with other people and child in wheel chair in rear of motor vehicle. Lakes Entrance Victoriarecreational facilities, amp, fundraising

See cat 5727.2 for Service details. Dust coats were donated with the Keith Balfour Gordon GILL RAAF uniforms.1. & 2. Dust coat - Khaki colour cotton fabric, long lenhth, half pintucks on bodice, long sleeves, full belt with metal buckle. Dust coats appear to be female. 2. Long sleeves have been cut off.Maker's labels - Black print on white cotton label - "Q136 MADE IN AUSTRALIA/1944/ size 24. - Black print on beige colour paper - MADE IN AUSTRALIA/Q136 1944/ size 24/ Height 6.0/Bust 42.uniforms, raaf, ww2