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Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Ian MacCowan, The tramways of New South Wales : a pictorial and detailed history of the horse, steam, cable, and electric passenger tramways in the first formed state of Australia, 1992
... The tramways of New South Wales : a pictorial and detailed... : a pictorial and detailed history of the horse, steam, cable ...An account of the various tramway systems in New South Wales including horse drawn and cable carsIll, maps, p.152.non-fictionAn account of the various tramway systems in New South Wales including horse drawn and cable carstramways - new south wales, steam trams - new south wales, cable tramways - new south wales -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document, History of S.S. 4180 Ringwood East 1916-1923 (Summary, plus detailed history by J. Hookey)
... , plus detailed history by J. Hookey)... was commenced in 1923. A second 3 page document on the history ...A one page document on the history SS 4180 Ringwood East. In 1916 a petition signed by 33 residents was presented to the Minister of Education by Mr J Rouget M.L.A. stating the need for a school at Ringwood East. The District Inspector Mr A.N. Barry recommended a full time school for 75 to 100 children. The building was commenced in 1923. A second 3 page document on the history of the school written by J Hookey and states the 4 acre site was purchased from Mr Ted Lindsay for somewhere between 200 and 300 pounds. A.E. Wieland of Camberwell erected the the school at a cost to the Department of 2,227 pounds. It was opened on July 7th 1924 by the Head Teacher Mr Walter Whittle. 59 pupils were enrolled. Arthur Meyland was the first pupil enrolled. By 1969 the school consisted of 15 classrooms and a central library. -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - Very detailed history and photos of The Lockheed Constellation Series, The Lockheed Constellation Series, 1982
... Very detailed history and photos of The Lockheed... Moorabbin melbourne Very detailed history and photos of The Lockheed ...Very detailed history and photos of The Lockheed Constellation Series: The Lockheed Constellation SeriesJacket showing Silver Constellation in flight, cloud in backgroundnon-fictionVery detailed history and photos of The Lockheed Constellation Series: The Lockheed Constellation Series -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, The Nunawading 'Messiah', 12/05/1983
... Detailed history of the Fisherite movement....The Nunawading 'Messiah', by Robin Northover. Detailed... Mitcham melbourne Detailed history of the Fisherite movement ...The Nunawading 'Messiah', by Robin Northover.The Nunawading 'Messiah', by Robin Northover. Detailed history of the Fisherite movement.The Nunawading 'Messiah', by Robin Northover. fisherites, fisher, james cowley morgan, religion -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Centenary Program, 01/06/1972
... Detailed history... years history Detailed history Religion Lydia Chancellor ...Black and White Booklet produced by the Golden Square Methodist Church 1972. Seven Pages of notes on the history of the Golden Square Methodist Church from 1872 to 1972. Photo on the front cover of the outside of the church. On the rear cover photos of the interior 1873, the changes in the balcony 1939 and the outside of the church in 1873.100 years history, detailed history, religion, lydia chancellor collection -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, The orchards of Doncaster Templestowe, 1985
... Detailed history of fruit growing in the area with photos... Mitcham melbourne Orchards Doncaster Detailed history of fruit ...Detailed history of fruit growing in the area with photos and maps.Detailed history of fruit growing in the area with photos and maps.Detailed history of fruit growing in the area with photos and maps.orchards, doncaster -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper, Extract from Ringwood Mail 22 December 1949 on the Borough of Ringwood Ceremony in 1924
... Detailed history of the event, continuing on next Page (VC...Detailed history of the event, continuing on next Page (VC ...Detailed history of the event, continuing on next Page (VC entry 15513) -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, The Maroondah Highway - past, present and future, 1/10/1970 12:00:00 AM
... Supplement to C.R.B. News, 1970 giving detailed history... detailed history and description of the Maroondah Highway ...Supplement to C.R.B. News, 1970 giving detailed history and description of the Maroondah Highway.Supplement to C.R.B. News, 1970 giving detailed history and description of the Maroondah Highway.Supplement to C.R.B. News, 1970 giving detailed history and description of the Maroondah Highway.maroondah highway, whitehorse road, victoria. country roads board -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Leader, The Genesis of Victorian Horticulture: Burnley Gardens Past and Present, 1932
... describing a detailed history of the Gardens and College.... describing a detailed history of the Gardens and College. The Genesis ...Article in "The Leader" December 17, 1932 pp 12-13 describing a detailed history of the Gardens and College.the leader, burnley gardens, burnley horticultural college, history of burnley gardens, history of burnley horticultural college -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Report, 23/10/1951 12:00:00 AM
... / Treasurer, A.C.Cook giving detailed history of the Mitcham Memorial... detailed history of the Mitcham Memorial Hall. Mitcham Returned ...Mitcham Returned Servicemens League report by Secretary / Treasurer, A.C.Cook giving detailed history of the Mitcham Memorial Hall.Mitcham Returned Servicemens League report by Secretary / Treasurer, A.C.Cook giving detailed history of the Mitcham Memorial Hall.Mitcham Returned Servicemens League report by Secretary / Treasurer, A.C.Cook giving detailed history of the Mitcham Memorial Hall.clubs and associations, mitcham returned servicemens league, cook, a.c., mitcham memorial hall -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Michael Cannon, Historical records of Victoria : foundation series : volume 5 : surveyors? problems and achievements 1836-1839, 1988
... , illustrations, tables, and a detailed history of the surveying..., tables, and a detailed history of the surveying of Victoria ...Reproductions of various transactions and reports dealing with the surveying history of Port Phillip, including letters, maps, illustrations, tables, and a detailed history of the surveying of Victoria.maps, b&w illustrations, b&w photographs, tablesvictorian history, port phillip, robert hoddle, monee monee creek, geelong, barwon river, werribee river -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, Nunawading Historic Orchard Study, 1/09/1992 12:00:00 AM
... Butler (Francine Gilfedder & Associates). Detailed history... Gilfedder & Associates). Detailed history of Strathdon orchard ...Prepared by Francine Gilfedder, Chris McConville And Graeme Butler (Francine Gilfedder & Associates). Detailed history of Strathdon orchard and recommendations for its future use.Prepared by Francine Gilfedder, Chris McConville And Graeme Butler (Francine Gilfedder & Associates). Detailed history of Strathdon orchard and recommendations for its future use.Prepared by Francine Gilfedder, Chris McConville And Graeme Butler (Francine Gilfedder & Associates). Detailed history of Strathdon orchard and recommendations for its future use.strathdon orchard, orchards, forest hill, fankhauser, walter john, matheson, john, mary, charles -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, A Community's School, 1988
... A detailed history of Forest Hill Primary School, No 4251... of 1987. A detailed history of Forest Hill Primary School, No 4251 ...A detailed history of Forest Hill Primary School, No 4251 from its first proposal in 1920 and its opening in 1926 to its closure at the end of 1987.A detailed history of Forest Hill Primary School, No 4251 from its first proposal in 1920 and its opening in 1926 to its closure at the end of 1987.A detailed history of Forest Hill Primary School, No 4251 from its first proposal in 1920 and its opening in 1926 to its closure at the end of 1987.forest hill primary school, no. 4251 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, Nunawading to Whitehorse. 70 glorious years, 1/12/1994 12:00:00 AM
... of Nunawading - 1925 to 1994 with detailed history of the membership... with detailed history of the membership of the Councils. Councillors ...Councillors of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham and City of Nunawading - 1925 to 1994 with detailed history of the membership of the Councils.Councillors of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham and City of Nunawading - 1925 to 1994 with detailed history of the membership of the Councils. Also part of the Order in Council establishing the City of Whitehorse.Councillors of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham and City of Nunawading - 1925 to 1994 with detailed history of the membership of the Councils.city of nunawading., councillors, shire of blackburn and mitcham, city of whitehorse -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: HISTORY: TRAMWAYS OF BENDIGO, BENDIGO TRAMWAY COMPANY LIMITED, 1939 ?
... (Victoria) giving detailed history of Tramways from 1889 - 1939.... the Tramways of Bendigo (Victoria) giving detailed history of Tramways ...HISTORY: TRAMWAYS OF BENDIGO, BENDIGO TRAMWAY COMPANY LIMITED. 2 typed foolscap pages entitled the Tramways of Bendigo (Victoria) giving detailed history of Tramways from 1889 - 1939.person, individual, basil miller -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Fortuna Bendigo, letter of re classification by the National Trust and History Brochure, 20/10/2008
... and detailed history of George Lansell's involvement in the property... for Fortuna; it includes photographs and detailed history of George ...The Fortuna Villa is an expansive Victorian mansion built entirely on the profits of Bendigo's lucrative gold reefs. Established by the wealthy Ballerstedt family in the 1860s, it was purchased and expanded in the 1870s by George Lansell, who was to become one of Australia's wealthiest men. Fortuna villa and gardens were once occupied and cared for by the Australia Army Survey Regiments since 1942 for over thirty years.Classification Report and Notes on the history of Fortuna from the National Trust to the Bendigo Council 20th October 2008; tourist brochure for Fortuna; it includes photographs and detailed history of George Lansell's involvement in the property and his mining history.history, national trust bendigo collection, bendigo, fortuna, george lansell, mining -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Document - Customs of the Service
... Detailed history of Military Traditions and Customs... melbourne Detailed history of Military Traditions and Customs ...Detailed history of Military Traditions and CustomsLarge blue coloured springback binder titled Customs of the Service which includes sections on Uniforms,Accoutrements, Colour Patches Flags and Banners.military, service, tradition -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - VARIOUS RECORDS/DOCUMENTS
... > Alexander Np. 2237. Includes detailed history of his service.... 2237. Includes detailed history of his service and time ...Detailed records of his service with all his postings, oaths, medicals, casualty and demob. Re; "John Arthur Remington Alexander", No. 2237 AFC, 3rd Squadron. Also a number of items relating to the death of the Red Baron. Refer Cat No 7820.Blue folder of various records and documents of J>A>R> Alexander Np. 2237. Includes detailed history of his service and time in service. Also various documentation of his service records, enlistmebnt and demobilisation and some information on the Red Baron.ww1, service records, john arthur remington alexander, red baron -
Heidelberg Golf Club
Book, Geoff Allemand et al, Shepparton Golf Club 100: 1922-2022, 2022
... A detailed history of the Shepparton Golf Club in country... A detailed history of the Shepparton Golf Club in country Victoria ...The Shepparton Golf Club celebrated 100 years in 2022. This book describes the early days of golf in Shepparton and the gradual development of the Club. People, challenges and competitions are described in this book.104 p., colour illus.The Shepparton Golf Club celebrated 100 years in 2022. This book describes the early days of golf in Shepparton and the gradual development of the Club. People, challenges and competitions are described in this book.shepparton golf club, golf clubs, golf - history -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Book, Robert Henderson Croll et al, The Open Road in Victoria: One day walks: St Helena, 1928_
... Railway Station, including a detailed history and description... via Greensborough Railway Station, including a detailed ...Description of a walk to St Helena via Greensborough Railway Station, including a detailed history and description of St Katherine's Church.4p photocopy of an excerpt from 'The Open Road in Victoria', by Robert Henderson Croll. Robertson and Mullens, 1928. -
Orbost & District Historical Society
booklet, James Yeates & Sons, Lakes Entrance Centenary, 1956
... This book contains a detailed history of Lakes Entrance... gippsland This book contains a detailed history of Lakes Entrance ...This book contains a detailed history of Lakes Entrance in east Gippsland and was produced by the committee for the Back to Lakes Entrance celebration in May 1956.This booklet is a useful reference tool on the history of lakes Entrance.20 pp booklet titled "Lakes Entrance centenary 1856-1956 Back to Lakes Entrance May 19-May 27". It has a beige coloured cover with black print.on cover - top right - " Orbost hist. Society" hand-printed in black. lakes-entrance-history -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Report, Conservation analysis of 18 Gordon Crescent, Blackburn, 1995
... 14, A-SP-T 15, A-SP-T 16. Includes detailed history... 14, A-SP-T 15, A-SP-T 16. Includes detailed history ...18 Gordon Crescent Blackburn. A conservation analysis undertaken by Lois Routley for Dr Miles Lewis, Lecturer in Architecture. For titles accompanying this study see A-SP-T 13,A-SP-T 14, A-SP-T 15, A-SP-T 16. Includes detailed history of development of the area and occupants of the house.gordon crescent, blackburn, no.18, land subdivision, lewis, miles, woods, john, coppin, george seth, freehold investment and banking company of australia ltd, wolseley crescent, blackburn, blackburn, quarterman, martha, clarke, arthur e, game, kate, t. r. b. morton & son., game, thomas robinson, urquhart, finlay, newman, jeffrey william forbes, newman, valerie, jones, ian, jones, joan, strickland, kenneth william, strickland, wilma dawn -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Functional object - Forest City Signal Head, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), late 1930s
... in Ballarat, see reference for a detailed history of the signals... for a detailed history of the signals and its use. This item ...Used as part of the signalling system by the SEC in Ballarat, see reference for a detailed history of the signals and its use. This item was manufactured by the SEC itself when the system was extended.Demonstrates a SEC Ballarat signal system head or box.Rectangular steel box with two cylindrical headlight masks. Light covers are plastic red and blue. btm, forest city signals, lights, secv, signal box, signals -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Record of achievement, 1/01/1969 12:00:00 AM
... of Mitcham R.S.L. giving a detailed history of the Mitcham Memorial... a detailed history of the Mitcham Memorial Hall from 1919 to 1951 ...First section, a report by A.C. Cook, Secretary / Treasurer of Mitcham R.S.L. giving a detailed history of the Mitcham Memorial Hall from 1919 to 1951First section, a report by A.C. Cook, Secretary / Treasurer of Mitcham R.S.L. giving a detailed history of the Mitcham Memorial Hall from 1919 to 1951, then a report by R. Morgan, J. Phillips & R. Harry continuing the history of the development of the new clubrooms from 1951 to 1968. Also a list of principal office-bearers from 1919-1968.First section, a report by A.C. Cook, Secretary / Treasurer of Mitcham R.S.L. giving a detailed history of the Mitcham Memorial Hall from 1919 to 1951clubs and associations, mitcham returned servicemens league, mitcham memorial hall -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Book, Cameos of Commandos: Stories of Australian commandos in New Guinea and Australia, 1971
... The detailed history of the Australian Independent Commando.... melbourne The detailed history of the Australian Independent ...The detailed history of the Australian Independent Commando Companies.‘This Padre is able to tell of some exciting experiences that he encountered with the men as the sharp end troops with Sixth, Seventh and Ninth Divisions of 2nd A.I.F.’ Includes Roll of Honour Hard Cover with Dust Jacket – 309 pagesworld war ii, australian commando, independent companies, special forces -
Mont De Lancey
Book, Hugh Anderson, Ringwood Place of Many Eagles - A Bicentennial History, 1988
... . The contents of the book shows in-depth detailed history along... of the book shows in-depth detailed history along with black and white ...From the back cover - 'The history of the City of Ringwood was published in 1974, but this book has not been available for a decade. This edition is a completely revised, extended, fully referenced and illustrated history for 1988.'A hardcover book with the title: Ringwood Place of Many Eagles, A Bicentennial History. The front cover has a photograph by Hugh McCall of the clock tower in Ringwood. The front and back endpapers depict the main street of Ringwood looking east and west. The contents of the book shows in-depth detailed history along with black and white photographs.There are four appendixes at the back as well as a Select Bibliography and Index. Pp 282.non-fictionFrom the back cover - 'The history of the City of Ringwood was published in 1974, but this book has not been available for a decade. This edition is a completely revised, extended, fully referenced and illustrated history for 1988.'history of ringwood, victorian history, local history -
Melbourne Legacy
Book, Numurkah Nathalia Legacy Group History 1949- 2004 and on, 2004
... A detailed history of the Numurkah/Nathalia Legacy. Part... A detailed history of the Numurkah/Nathalia Legacy. Part of Melbourne ...A detailed history of the Numurkah/Nathalia Legacy. Part of Melbourne Legacy. This publication gives an account of the people involved, fund raising activities, camps and holidays, wood drives and much more. A fascinating account of a small group of Legatees and their endeavours to help Legacy widows and families.Significant in that the story of this Legacy group was typical of many small country legacy groups.Clear front cover showing title underneath in black lettering. Spine and back thin cardboard, black pattern design. Pages white A4.Legacy logo in black, title in black print, grey border.branches, history -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (Item) - Keith Meggs Collection CAC History Notes, Photographs and Drafts Related to Wirraway, Wackett and Boomerang, Keith Meggs, Boomerang History Notes, Photos
... is exhaustive and technical. They represent a detailed history... is exhaustive and technical. They represent a detailed history ...The research that has gone into these chapters is exhaustive and technical. They represent a detailed history of the development and manufacture of the CAC Wirraway, Wackett and Boomerang aircraft in the early days of the Australian aviation industry. These draft chapters feature Keith Meggs' hand-written edits, presumably for proofreading a final publication. -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Furniture - Chair, 1880s
... by the Mission to Seamen organisation. * for more detailed history... detailed history please see our Registration Number 658, Set ...This chair is one of a set of four chairs from the St. Nicholas Seamen’s Church, 139 Nelson Place, Williamstown, Victoria, during religious services there. The Church was operated by the Mission to Seamen organisation. * for more detailed history please see our Registration Number 658, Set of chairs This set of chairs is significant historically for its origin in the St Nicholas Mission to Seamen's Church in Williamstown, established in 1857 to cater for the physical, social, and spiritual needs of seafarers. It originated in Bristol, England when a Seamen's Mission was formed in 1837. The set of chairs is historically significant for its connection to the Ladies Lightkeepers’ Auxiliary, an organisation of women, formed to support seafarers. The connection of this set of chairs to the Mission to Seamen and to the Ladies Lightkeepers’ Auxiliary highlights the strong community awareness of the life of people at sea, their dangers and hardships, and their need for physical, financial, spiritual and moral support. Chair: Australian Colonial rail back dining chair. Chair is one of a set of four (4) cedar wood chairs. Each chair has a rounded rail back, flat cross rail, flat solid wood seat, curved back legs and colonial turned front legs. Mid-brown colour, veneer finish. The set of chairs is part of the St Nicholas Seamen's Church Williamstown Collection. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, religion, religious service, sailors rest, sailors’ church, bethel sailors’ church, bethel floating church, ladies harbour light guild, lightkeepers’ auxiliary, missions to seamen victoria, mission to seafarers, flying angel’s club, ann street williamstown, st nicholas seaman’s church williamstown, st nicholas mission to seamen church williamstown, mission to seamen williamstown, st nicholas seamen’s church flagstaff hill, 139 nelson place williamstown, church furniture, religious furniture, religious worship, anglican church, chair, dining chair, kitchen chair, domestic furniture, colonial chair, australian colonial period, cedar chair -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Furniture - Chair, 1880s
... by the Mission to Seamen organisation. * for more detailed history... detailed history please see our Registration Number 658, Set ...This chair is one of a set of four chairs from the St. Nicholas Seamen’s Church, 139 Nelson Place, Williamstown, Victoria, during religious services there. The Church was operated by the Mission to Seamen organisation. * for more detailed history please see our Registration Number 658, Set of chairs This set of chairs is significant historically for its origin in the St Nicholas Mission to Seamen's Church in Williamstown, established in 1857 to cater for the physical, social, and spiritual needs of seafarers. It originated in Bristol, England when a Seamen's Mission was formed in 1837. The set of chairs is historically significant for its connection to the Ladies Lightkeepers’ Auxiliary, an organisation of women, formed to support seafarers. The connection of this set of chairs to the Mission to Seamen and to the Ladies Lightkeepers’ Auxiliary highlights the strong community awareness of the life of people at sea, their dangers and hardships, and their need for physical, financial, spiritual and moral support. Chair: Australian Colonial rail back dining chair. Chair is one of a set of four (4) cedar wood chairs. Each chair has a rounded rail back, flat cross rail, flat solid wood seat, curved back legs and colonial turned front legs. Mid-brown colour, veneer finish. The set of chairs is part of the St Nicholas Seamen's Church Williamstown Collection. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, religion, religious service, sailors rest, sailors’ church, bethel sailors’ church, bethel floating church, ladies harbour light guild, lightkeepers’ auxiliary, missions to seamen victoria, mission to seafarers, flying angel’s club, ann street williamstown, st nicholas seaman’s church williamstown, st nicholas mission to seamen church williamstown, mission to seamen williamstown, st nicholas seamen’s church flagstaff hill, 139 nelson place williamstown, church furniture, religious furniture, religious worship, anglican church, chair, dining chair, kitchen chair, domestic furniture, colonial chair, australian colonial period, cedar chair