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Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage ParkBook - History Book, Cuffley, Peter et al, That Little Train: The Puffing Billy Railway 1900-1953, 1987
... Victoria... Australia...Dandenong Ranges... Victoria... Australia...railway bridges...railway stations...railway workers...Belgrave...Belgrave, Victoria, Australia...Emerald Victoria Australia Dandenong Ranges Victoria Australia railway bridges railway stations railway workers Belgrave Victoria Australia bullock teams fruit growing nurseries (plants) horticulture Peter Cuffley Puffing Billy Railway Rail Services - History Hard cover with jacket, 236 p. : ill. ...Hard cover with jacket, 236 p. : ill. (some col.), maps ; includes bibliography and index. ISBN 0 86788 1.36 4Paperemerald, victoria, australia, dandenong ranges, victoria, australia, railway bridges, railway stations, railway workers, belgrave victoria australia, bullock teams, fruit growing, nurseries (plants), horticulture, peter cuffley, puffing billy railway, rail services - history -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage ParkDocument - Biography, Mavis Knox, My Father C. T. Alexander An Enterprising Man
... Victoria... Australia...pioneers...Oral history...genealogy...local history...biographies...Belgrave...Typed manuscript of C J Alexander, a prominent Belgrave businessman, written by his daughter, Mrs Mavis Knox Emerald Victoria Australia pioneers Oral history genealogy local history biographies Belgrave Victoria Australia Typed history of C T Alexander by Mrs Mavis Knox (nee Alexander)Paper My Father C. ...Donated by Dr Rosalie Cooper of Emerald. Typed manuscript of C J Alexander, a prominent Belgrave businessman, written by his daughter, Mrs Mavis KnoxTyped history of C T Alexander by Mrs Mavis Knox (nee Alexander)Paperemerald, victoria, australia, pioneers, oral history, genealogy, local history, biographies, belgrave victoria australia -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage ParkBooklet - Local Directory, Universal Business Directories, Who's Who? Directory of Belgrave, Upwey, olinda, Ferntree Gully, Emerald, Germbrook, Cockatoo, Monbulk, 1957-1958
... Victoria... Australia...Dandenong Ranges... Victoria... Australia...Belgrave...Emerald Victoria Australia Dandenong Ranges Victoria Australia Belgrave Victoria Australia Upwey Victoria Australia Ferntree Gully Victoria Australia Gembrook Victoria Australia Cockatoo Victoria Australia Businesses banks Bakeries Universal Business Directories 12-page booklet with paper cover printed in red and green. ...Printed as an extract from the Victorian Country Trades Directories by Universal Business Directories for circulation within the Dandenong Ranges area. Includes description of Emerald township and list of businesses in Emerald. The population of Emerald at the time was approximately 854. Refer to item for individual and business names.12-page booklet with paper cover printed in red and green. Contents printed in blue. Includes advertisements with illustrations.emerald, victoria, australia, dandenong ranges, victoria, australia, belgrave victoria australia, upwey victoria australia, ferntree gully victoria australia, gembrook victoria australia, cockatoo victoria australia, businesses, banks, bakeries, universal business directories -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage ParkPrint - Interview Record, Ryberg, Gus, circa 1980
... Belgrave Victoria Australia...Jorgensen's personal history and other local history. Belgrave Victoria Australia doctors (medical) Oral history Gus Ryberg Elef Jorgensen Dr. ...Transcript of an interview with Dr Elef Jorgensen, of Belgrave, by Gus Ryberg. The interview covers Dr. Jorgensen's personal history and other local history.Dr. Jorgensen interviewed by Gus Ryberg -7 typed pages of interview transcriptbelgrave victoria australia, doctors (medical), oral history, gus ryberg, elef jorgensen -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage ParkAudio - Audiotape - Dr Jorgensen, Gus Ryberg, 1980
... Victoria... Australia...Belgrave...Belgrave. FTG Hospital. Dr J's Hospital. Location behind Post Office. Emerald Victoria Australia Belgrave Victoria Australia Gembrook Victoria Australia medical services hospitals cricket Jorgensen Interview with Dr Elef Jorgensen of Belgrave. ...General information on the Doctor and building of his residence and surgery. Cricket. Doctoring in Belgrave. FTG Hospital. Dr J's Hospital. Location behind Post Office.Tape. Oral history Dr Elef Jorgensen, Belgrave - Emerald - Gembrook District 1920s-1940sInterview with Dr Elef Jorgensen of Belgrave. Gus Ryberg.emerald, victoria, australia, belgrave victoria australia, gembrook victoria australia, medical services, hospitals, cricket, jorgensen -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage ParkBook - Memoir, Brown Prior Anderson, Men in Hats Enhanced. More memories from a Childhood Growing Up in the 1930s and 1940s, 2002
... Victoria... Australia...Belgrave...Michael Jorgensen, son of well-known Belgrave District's doctor, recalls childhood experiences and observations of Belgrave and environs Emerald Victoria Australia Belgrave Victoria Australia medical services M. ...Michael Jorgensen, son of well-known Belgrave District's doctor, recalls childhood experiences and observations of Belgrave and environsAuthor's autographemerald, victoria, australia, belgrave victoria australia, medical services, m. jorgensen -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage ParkEquipment - Golf bag, 1920s-1930s
... ...Belgrave Victoria Australia...Alexander golf bag Balfour Belgrave Victoria Australia Geoffrey Alexander VEMU2122.1 On front of bag is a sticker which may not be as old as the bag: '.. ...This golf bag was used by Geoffrey Alexander, son of local property developer, C. T. Alexander. It was probably used in the 1920s and 1930s. Geoffrey lived most of his life at Belgrave which is where his daughter Karen Alexander grew up. Karen donated this bag. It is not believed that Geoffrey ever played golf at the Emerald Golf Course.This golf bag speaks to the enduring popularity of golf.Golf bag containing three golf clubs, five tees and one golf ball. Leather. 1920's-1930s.VEMU2122.1 On front of bag is a sticker which may not be as old as the bag: '.. GOODS / EVANS BALFOUR / 269 ....' (Some of the print is missing.) VEMU2122.4 On head of golf club: 'Made in Australia / Spalding / True Swing'alexander, golf bag, balfour, belgrave victoria australia, geoffrey alexander -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage ParkEquipment - Tennis racquet, Hedley's, 1930s
... ...Belgrave Victoria Australia...Alexander tennis racquet Hedley's Belgrave Victoria Australia 1930s On front: ' Finalist / Centre Court / A Hedley Product' There is also a logo of a trophy cup encircled by laurel. ...This tennis racquet was used by Geoffrey Alexander, son of local property developer, C. T. Alexander. It was probably used in the 1920s and 1930s when he was an Engineering Uni student and later working in Melbourne. His father had built a tennis court at their family home at Belgrave. Geoffrey lived most of his life at Belgrave which is where his daughter Karen Alexander grew up. Karen donated this racquet. Hedley's was a successful local manufacturer based in inner Melbourne and this 'Finalist' model is featured in an article in The Argus Nov 19, 1938, which detailed the racquet making process at the Hedley factory.Karen Alexander has donated several items both agricultural and domestic from the family farm in Emerald which was bought by Karen's grandfather C. T. Alexander in early 1920s. Geoffrey was born in 1908.Tennis racquet. Hedley Brand - 'Finalist' model. 1930s. Owned by Belgrave resident, Geoffrey Alexander.On front: ' Finalist / Centre Court / A Hedley Product' There is also a logo of a trophy cup encircled by laurel. Below this is a star - inside the star: 'Hedley's for quality'. On back: 'Speed Model / Hedley's Pty. Ltd.'alexander, tennis racquet, hedley's, belgrave victoria australia, 1930s -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage ParkFunctional object - Camera, Yashica, 1960s
... ...Belgrave Victoria Australia...Alexander cameras Yashica Belgrave Victoria Australia Geoffrey Alexander Yashinon lens camera case Japan Camera case has 'Yashica' on front and 'Made in Japan' on the back. ...This camera was used by Geoffrey Alexander, son of local property developer, C. T. Alexander. It was probably used in the 1960s and 1970s. Geoffrey lived most of his life at Belgrave which is where his daughter Karen Alexander who donated this bag, grew up. Geoffrey Alexander was an engineer who was acclaimed for his contributions in the field that became known as stochastic hydrology. Karen has donated a range of objects, tools and equipment to the Emerald Museum.Yashica camera J1072355 - 35-ME Film Compact Viewfinder Camera with a Yashinon lens in a 2-part brown leather case. Made in Japan. Circa 1960s. Owned by Belgrave resident, Geoffrey Alexander 1908-1975 who is notable for his outstanding contributions to the water engineering profession.Camera case has 'Yashica' on front and 'Made in Japan' on the back. Camera: 'Yashica J1072355'alexander, cameras, yashica, belgrave victoria australia, geoffrey alexander, yashinon lens, camera case, japan -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage ParkContainer - Money box, 1953
... ...Belgrave Victoria Australia...Belgrave in the 1940s and 1950s. There was widespread excitement in Australia regarding the coronation of the young queen in 1953 and this commemorative money box reflects that. Alexander money boxes coronation Belgrave Victoria ...This commemorative money box belonged to Karen Alexander who grew up in Belgrave in the 1940s and 1950s.There was widespread excitement in Australia regarding the coronation of the young queen in 1953 and this commemorative money box reflects that.Children's circular tin money box commemorating the 1953 coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Around the side of the money box is a picture of the royal carriage and separate portraits of the queen and Prince Phillip. Money box has some coins inside but there is no way of opening the money box without severely damaging it.Inscription underneath the photos of the queen and the prince: 'Royal Visit'. Also 'Made in Australia'.alexander, money boxes, coronation, belgrave victoria australia, karen alexander, 1953, queen elizabeth ii -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage ParkSouvenir - Souvenir Coronation Bell, Gillet and Johnston, 1953
... ...Belgrave Victoria Australia...Belgrave in the 1940s and 1950s. There was widespread excitement in Australia regarding the coronation of the young queen in 1953 and this commemorative bell reflects that. Alexander bell coronation Belgrave Victoria ...This coronation bell belonged to Karen Alexander who grew up in Belgrave in the 1940s and 1950s.There was widespread excitement in Australia regarding the coronation of the young queen in 1953 and this commemorative bell reflects that.Small brass bell with crown-like handle and raised lettering around the edge. Souvenir of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. Donated by Karen Alexander who grew up in Belgrave.Raised lettering around the edge of the bell: 'Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II 1953'. Inside the bell: 'Made by G. & J. England'alexander, bell, coronation, belgrave victoria australia, karen alexander, 1953, queen elizabeth ii, gillet and johnston, england -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage ParkDocument - Folder of index cards, Modern Office Equipment Pty. Ltd, 1940s-1950s
... ...Belgrave Victoria Australia...Alexander folders dairy herd Belgrave Victoria Australia Geoffrey Alexander Modern Office Equipment Pty. ...This folder was used by Geoffrey Alexander 1908-1975, son of local property developer, C. T. Alexander and who was an engineer who was acclaimed for his contributions in the field that became known as stochastic hydrology. It was probably used in the 1940's-1950s as the names of the cows are female names that were popular at that time (eg Betty, Christine, Judith, Phyllis, Enid etc) Geoffrey lived most of his life at Belgrave but oversaw this family-owned dairy farm at Narre Warren which was share-cropped. His method of recording the productivity of the cows seems to have been abandoned after the first five months of recording as there are no further entries and this folder is otherwise un-used. Donated by Geoffrey's daughter, Karen Alexander.That the cows were individually named is a reminder of a time of small-scale dairy farming.Brown, hard folder containing removable index cards used to record the productivity of the individual cows of a dairy herd. The cows are identified by their individual names. Used by Geoffrey Alexander, a then Belgrave resident, to oversee a family-owned dairy farm at Narre Warren c 1940s-1950s. Donated by his daughter, Karen Alexander.'Modern Office Equipment Pty. Ltd. /Adelaide - Brisbane - Melbourne - Sydney' 'Speedex 8 x 5 double unit'alexander, folders, dairy herd, belgrave victoria australia, geoffrey alexander, modern office equipment pty. ltd. -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage ParkTool - Scale ruler
... ...Belgrave Victoria Australia...Alexander scale ruler Belgrave Victoria Australia Geoffrey Alexander Imprinted: 'Made in England' Hand printed in pencil: 'G N Alexander'. ...This ruler was used by Geoffrey Alexander 1908-1975, son of local property developer, C. T. Alexander and who was an engineer who was acclaimed for his contributions in the field that became known as stochastic hydrology. Whilst the age of the ruler is unclear, the fact that Geoffrey felt the need to write his name on it suggests he was using it in a school or a work situation. Donated by his daughter, Karen Alexander.A 3-inch wooden Scale Ruler. Owned by Geoffrey Alexander 1908-1975, a Belgrave resident, who was an accomplished engineer but also did surveying. This ruler may have been used for reading scale maps and measuring on scale maps. Donated by his daughter, Karen Alexander.Imprinted: 'Made in England' Hand printed in pencil: 'G N Alexander'.alexander, scale ruler, belgrave victoria australia, geoffrey alexander -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage ParkPhotograph - Portrait - David Legge and Mathew Kruger, Trader Newspaper, 1990s
... ...Belgrave Victoria Australia...This photograph is socially significant as it shows two members of the community who worked in a local business. 1990s Belgrave Victoria Australia Businesses Emerald Victoria Australia Chef Black and white rectangular photograph printed on gloss photographic paper. ...The two men in photograph are David Legge and Mathew Kruger. David Legge is descended from an Emerald founding family.This photograph is socially significant as it shows two members of the community who worked in a local business.Black and white rectangular photograph printed on gloss photographic paper. The black and white photograph shows two men, David Legge and Mathew Kruger standing in front of a brick wall in chef's attire and hats. The man on the left has a handlebar mustache and is holding a sculpture on a white clothed table with his hands and the man on the right with his hands placed in front of him and is standing in front of a framed painting of flowers. Just above the painting on the right-hand side appears to be lighting for the painting.1990s, belgrave victoria australia, businesses, emerald, victoria, australia, chef -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage ParkDocument - Local area development report, Overall plans of development for Belgrave and Emerald centres: Background Report, 1/07/1985 12:00:00 AM
... Victoria... Australia...Belgrave... Belgrave Victoria Australia Shire of Sherbrooke Victoria Australia town planning roads and streets Businesses land use Wilson Saver Core Pty Ltd Draft only 121 pages, printed single-sided and stapled; no cover. ...Study commissioned by the Shire of Sherbrooke in February 1985 to include an assessment of existing and commercial floorspace, potential floorspace, development of appropriate urban and landscape design, car parking, traffic problems, clarification of council responsibilities. strategies for improving pedestrian circulation, planning scheme controls and policies. Addresses potential expansion of Belgrave and emerald as commercial centres, envisaged by the Upper Yarra Valley Dandenong Ranges Authority.121 pages, printed single-sided and stapled; no cover. Includes maps. Page corners bent.Draft onlyemerald, victoria, australia, belgrave victoria australia, shire of sherbrooke victoria australia, town planning, roads and streets, businesses, land use, wilson saver core pty ltd -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage ParkEquipment - Artist's Box, Unknown maker, 1970s-1980s
... ...Belgrave Victoria Australia...It is thought that his interest in oil painting was pursued mainly in 1970s-1980s Alexander Artist's equipment oil painting Belgrave Victoria Australia John Alexander Emerald Victoria Australia No discernible markings Portable, wooden artist's box with six compartments plus a palette holder. ...This artist's case was owned by John Alexander, son of Belgrave councilor and property developer, C T Alexander. John inherited a small mixed farm at Emerald after his father died in 1942 - this is now owned by his niece, Karen Alexander, who has donated this equipment. John did not live on the farm but managed its leases. It is thought that his interest in oil painting was pursued mainly in 1970s-1980sPortable, wooden artist's box with six compartments plus a palette holder. Leather covered strap. Artist's box contains 21 paint brushes, 3 palette knives, many partly used tubes of oil paint, a container of varnish, a bottle of an oil and an empty bottle which is a pre-used pill bottle repurposed to hold oil or the like. and one metal 12'' / 30cm ruler.No discernible markingsalexander, artist's equipment, oil painting, belgrave victoria australia, john alexander, emerald, victoria, australia -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage ParkBook - Poetry Book, Francis Duggan et al, Songs of Sherbrooke, 2002
... Victoria... Australia...Belgrave...The poems were written during 1988-1999 when the author lived in Belgrave. Dandenong Ranges Victoria Australia Belgrave Victoria Australia poetry Francis Duggan To Anne Maree Teasdale donated Emerald Museum with best wishes Francis Duggan Soft cover 96-page book of poetry with black and white illustrations. ...Book of 90 poems about 'birds, animals, people and places' of the Dandenong Ranges. The poems were written during 1988-1999 when the author lived in Belgrave.Soft cover 96-page book of poetry with black and white illustrations. ISBN 0 9579567 4 6To Anne Maree Teasdale donated Emerald Museum with best wishes Francis Duggandandenong ranges, victoria, australia, belgrave victoria australia, poetry, francis duggan -
Puffing Billy RailwayBuilders Plate - Replica Victorian Railways Locomotive, 2010
... Belgrave, Victoria, Australia ...Produced for the running of locomotive 7A, dressed as 9A on the Thomson to Walhalla portion of the Moe to Walhalla narrow gauge railway for the Moe to Walhalla railway centenary in 2010. Historic - Puffing Billy Railway - Replica Victorian Railways Builders PlateHistoric - Puffing Billy Railway - Replica Victorian Railways Builders PlateReplica Victorian Railways Builders Plate Made from cast aluminium with blue and white paint.Manufactured at the V R Newport workshops 1910puffing billy, builders plate, moe, walhalla, 7a, 9a -
Puffing Billy RailwayNWT1 - Jenny, Trolly Trailer, 1970s
... Belgrave, Victoria, Australia ...NWT1 - Jenny - Trolly Trailer Built by Puffing Billy Volunteers named after PBPS member John Thompson's wife Jenny built on the frame of an old casey trolly . previous no. NWTC-1 Puffing Billy Railway - Narrow Gauge Track maintenance Vehicle - Trolly TrailerNWT1 - Jenny - Trolly Trailer made of Steel NWT1 - Jennypuffing billy, trolley trailer, trolly, trolley -
Puffing Billy RailwayNG1 - Sarge, Trolly Trailer
... Belgrave, Victoria, Australia ...NG1 - Sarge - Trolly Trailer Named Sarge as it originally had three safety chevrons on the back that resembled Sargeant's stripes.Puffing Billy Railway - Narrow Gauge Track maintenance Vehicle - Trolly TrailerNG1 - Sarge - Trolly Trailer made of Steel and MetalNG1 - Sargepuffing billy railway, pbr, rolling stock , ng1 - sarge - trolley trailer, trolley, trolly -
Puffing Billy RailwayRed Trolly, BN Class Trolly
... Belgrave, Victoria, Australia ...Red Trolley - BN Class Trolly Class: BN* * Trailers marked (*) are classified as Rail Mounted Tools or Tool Carriers for the purposes of Section 1 of Appendix 1 of the General Instructions. Number: 1, 2 & 3 Name: - Description: Flat top dummy Load Capacity. - Goods : 1 ton (1 tonne) - Persons. ---Puffing Billy Railway - Narrow Gauge Track maintenance Vehicle - BN Class TrollyRed Trolley - BN Class Trolly - Flat top dummy made of wood and wrought ironpuffing billy railway, pbr, red - trolley, bn class trolley, trolley, trolly -
Puffing Billy RailwayYellow Trolly, BN Class Trolly
... Belgrave , Victoria, Australia ...Yellow Trolly - BN Class Trolly Class: BN* * Trailers marked (*) are classified as Rail Mounted Tools or Tool Carriers for the purposes of Section 1 of Appendix 1 of the General Instructions. Number: 1, 2 & 3 Name: - Description: Flat top dummy Load Capacity. - Goods : 1 ton (1 tonne) - Persons. ---Puffing Billy Railway - Narrow Gauge Track maintenance Vehicle - BN Class TrollyYellow Trolly - BN Class Trolly - Flat top dummy made of wood and wrought ironpuffing billy railway, pbr, rolling stock , yellow - trolley, bn class trolley, trolly, trolley -
Puffing Billy RailwayGreat Train Race Sign, 1982
... Belgrave, Victoria , Australia ...an original Great Train Race publicity sign - from inaugural first great train race held on 16 May 1982 ran by the Puffing Billy Preservation society to raise funds for the restoration of G42 Garratt Locomotive Historic - Puffing Billy Railway - PBRS fPublicity event signGreat Train Race Sign - Black printed ink Paper sign glued on to Masonite wood The Great Train Race - 16 May 1982 - 13.5km Belgrave to Emerald Lake a fun run with a difference - "Race Puffing Billy " can you beat Victorias famous 76 year old train ? are you fit enough? Start 9 am at Belgrave Railway Station and enjoy a Sunday morning jog thru the scenic Dandenongs - join your family & friends at beautiful emerald lake finish - enjoy BBQ facilities & other family attractions Prizes outright winner ( not Puffing Billy ) will receive two return tickets to USA on Pan Am Team Prize the four runners with the fastest aggregate team time will each win a return air ticket to Sydney on TAA to compete in the 1982 "the Sun City to surf" Random draws of entrants will be made at 11Am for the many other valuable;e prizes - all proceeds to aid the restoration of Puffing Billy's big brother G42 PAN AM TAA Trans Australia Airlines -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Watson's Photos, Belgrave, Building Austral Hall, Belgrave, 1920
... Belgrave, Victoria, Australia ...Black and White photo on a brown cardboard mount, showing a large group of men (about 30) and children (about 6) in front of and on the wooden frame of the partially constructed Belgrave Catholic Church Hall, Austral Hall, corner of (now) Reynolds Lane & Burwood Highway. The men are dressed in various combinations of hats, ties, shirts, jackets, trousers and work aprons. Some have tool belts or are holding hammers and other tools. Two small girls are seated on their fathers' laps. A man is sitting on his haunches at the front. He is wearing a suit and loose bow tie and holding a hat. He appears to be an official. Another man is patting or holding a dog. The building seems to have two walls partially constructed. There are trees visible in the background which are on the high side of the main road of Belgrave. A moulded brown cardboard mount measures 24.7 X 20.00. On the reverse side is written in pencil, 'Building Church hall/ at/ Belgrave/ Saturday 11th Dec 1920.' There is a stamped business name which reads 'Watson's/ photos/ Belgrave.' The Hall was built by largely volunteer labour as the Austral Hall, financed largely by Harry Luscombe's dances and functions. The land was donated by the Buckley Family. On the reverse side is written in pencil, 'Building Church hall/ at/ Belgrave/ Saturday 11th Dec 1920.' There is a stamped business name which reads 'Watson's/ photos/ Belgrave.' -
Ballarat Heritage ServicesCeramic - Photograph - Colour, Ceramics Decorated by Bill Onus, c1955
... Australian Aboriginese League in Melbourne in 1946. He retired from politics in to start the Aboriginal Enterprises workship in Belgrave with his brother Eric. They produced boomerangs, woomeras, fabrics and greeting cards imprinted with Aboriginal motifs. He ran the business from his small factory and shop at Belgrave in the Dandenong Ranges. To promote his wares Bill Onus toured widely in Victoria...Belgrave, Victoria, Australia...Australian Aboriginese League in Melbourne in 1946. He retired from politics in to start the Aboriginal Enterprises workship in Belgrave with his brother Eric. They produced boomerangs, woomeras, fabrics and greeting cards imprinted with Aboriginal motifs. He ran the business from his small factory and shop at Belgrave in the Dandenong Ranges. To promote his wares Bill Onus toured widely in Victoria ...William (Bill) ONUS (15 November 1906-1968) Born Cummeragunja Aboriginal Reserve, Murray River, New South Wales Clan: Wiradjuri William Townsend (Bill) Onus was a shearer, actor and activist who revived the Australian Aboriginese League in Melbourne in 1946. He retired from politics in to start the Aboriginal Enterprises workship in Belgrave with his brother Eric. They produced boomerangs, woomeras, fabrics and greeting cards imprinted with Aboriginal motifs. He ran the business from his small factory and shop at Belgrave in the Dandenong Ranges. To promote his wares Bill Onus toured widely in Victoria and beyond as a travelling showman, giving demonstrations of boomerang-throwing, which he advocated as a national sport. (ADB) Bill Onus adopted similar imagery to that which appeared in mass-produced indigenised design; however, he used such works to draw attention to his political work with the ‘Committee for Aboriginal Citizen Rights’ and the ‘Australian Aborigines League.’ William McLintock (Lin) Onus is the son of Bill Onus. Ceramic form decorated with Aboriginal design by Bill Onus.aboriginal, bill onus, aboriginal enterprise novelties, ceramics -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.Book-Local History, Sherbrooke Historical Council, Glimpses Of Sherbrooke, 1994
... Belgrave, Victoria, Australia ...pp20, cardboard cover, map, photos, bibliography, list of councillors. A brief history of development of Sherbrooke Shire and each ridingsherbrooke shire council -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.Preacher's Book - Belgrave Union Church, 18 October 1914 - 31 January 1962
... Belgrave, Victoria, Australia ...Photocopy of Preacher's Book 18 October 1914 - 31 January 1962, detailing services, collections, attendants, communicants, preachers and texts; also receipts, correspondence, etc. re. insurance, bank accounts, etc.belgrave union church -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.Voters Roll South Riding of the Shire of Fern Tree Gully 1932, Percy J. Lester, Shire Secretary of Shire of Fern Tree Gully, Voter's Roll for the South Riding of the Shire of Fern Tree Gully 1932, 27th July 1932 (certified)
... Belgrave, Victoria, Australia ...Voter's roll prepared for Local Government elections August 1932. Retained by family of Violet Lambert and donated to society by Heather Ronald (daughter) on 28th April 1994.Voter's Roll South Riding of the Shire of Fern Tree Gully 1932, comprising eight pages stapled in paper cover.elections 1932, shire of fern tree gully -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.Book- Glory Days - Memories of Belgrave South School and its community, "Glory Days - Memories of Belgrave South School and its community", 2014
... Belgrave, Victoria, Australia ...Book, A4 soft cover, 216 pages, index, illustrations, containing oral histories about Belgrave South School. SS161- library number.SS161- library number on inner page. Book is signed by interviewees who attended the official launch in 2014.belgrave south primary school, mrs sophie giles, mrs hannah elvery, warrawing hall -
Victorian Railway History LibraryBook, Thompson, John E, Focus On... Victoria's Narrow Gauge Gembrook Line, 2003
... Belgrave, Victoria, Australia ...A pictorial history by Edward A.Downs of the 2'6" VR narrow gauge railway to Gembrook in Victoria.ill, maps, p.42.non-fictionA pictorial history by Edward A.Downs of the 2'6" VR narrow gauge railway to Gembrook in Victoria.puffing billy - victoria - history, vr narrow gauge railways - victoria - history
