Information from donor: "Item 2 has a long history and came to me two years ago when younger brother Pat downsized from Mentone to East Brighton. ... when mother Annie passed away [he] took possession of a roll top writing desk from the premises in which we grew up. To fit the desk in his new unit, the roll top was removed and this original manuscript was found. Silver fish have attacked the paper that is now perished but I was able to carefully obtain a photocopy and preserve a copy of Thomas Drenen's handwriting."Thomas Drenen was born 1861 and died in 1932. He was the editor of the local paper, The Rutherglen Sun, from 1886 until his retirement. This makes him unique in the opportunity to gather information on the history of the Rutherglen district. This manuscript was written by him for broadcast on radio station 3AR (which became a part of ABC Radio National). While the donor was not certain of the date of the broadcast, evidence from the document leads to the conclusion that it was between July 1927 and September 1928, as he mentions the recently opened Soldiers Memorial Hall (officially opened in July 1927) and the new Convent that was under construction (Mt Carmel Convent was officially opened in September 1928). [information on dates from the Indigo Shire Heritage Study, 2002]Original is a hand written document of 12 pages that has been badly attacked by silverfish. Copy was photocopied before original continued to deteriorate.On sticker on plastic sleeve of copy: "Robert Drenen | Copy of Grandfather Thos Drenen - Broadcast on 3AR. Unknown Year. Thos D passed away July 1932"drenen family, rutherglen, rutherglen sun

Thomas Drenen was proprietor of Rutherglen Sun & Chiltern Valley Advertiser 1885-1920 (circa)Photographic portrait of Thomas Drenen - Oval cardboard"Hugen & Bennet, Photographers, / Rutherglen & Chiltern" On back of photo: "An earlier photo of Thomas Drenen 'Sun' Rutherglen" | "Donated by Drenen, Dora Sandringham 1964"thomas drenen, rutherglen sun

Thomas Drenen was editor of the Rutherglen Sun newspaper for many years.Black & white photograph of Thomas Drenen, believed taken about 1872.On the back: "Thomas Drenen. Taken about the time the New State School was opened. Donated by Dora Drenen, Sandringham, 1964"thomas drenen

Information from donor: "The orange booklet was printed mid-to-late 1930’s or early 40’s by my father Curtis Drenen, and written by my grandfather Thomas Drenen. The original publication would have been handset by Thomas’s employees as he had a keen interest in the mines financially. This booklet has been set and cast in hot metal on a linotype machine my father purchased after taking over the Rutherglen “Sun” and passing of Thomas in July 1932. This booklet was one of half a dozen I put together when I found some flat sheets of 8 page sections stored away in a cupboard. I folded, collated the sections, stapled and trimmed these Sheets during my time at the “Sun” from 1951 to1969. Where the rest are I have no idea. I wrote the final paragraph on Page 44 from a copy provided be my mother." Thomas Drenen was Proprietor and Editor of The Rutherglen "Sun," from 1886 to 1932. The articles in the book were first published in 1904.Small book of 44 pages, stapled, with cover of orange heavy paper.On cover: "Robert Drenen, 11 Hinchley St., Wangaratta" At bottom of last page, the last line "In suspending work the mine was not dismantled, except taking the ropes" is followed by handwritten lines: "down. However no further was done with the mine and the plant and machinery was later sold to Mr S.P. Gollings and eventually dismantled. THE END."drenen family, gold mining

Donated by the Presentation Sisters of Mt Carmel Convent Rutherglen. Convent closed May 1990Sepia photograph of Linda, Eileen and Dora Drenen (unmounted)"With love from Linda, Eileen & Dora Drenen"drenen family, dora drenen, linda drenen, eileen drenen, mt carmel convent, mount carmel convent, presentation sisters

Unveiled in commemoration of ANZAC Day, 25th April 1918Printed poster, white background with red and dark blue text. Heading reads: Norong Central State School No. 3030. Honor Roll of Teachers and Old Scholars. Illustrative portrait of the King and names listed underneath. Footer reads: Unveiled in commemoration of ANZAC Day, 25th April 1918 / Presented by Mrs. Drenen, Rutherglen / T. DRENEN PRINTER RUTHERGLENcountry schools, wwi, first world war, teachers

Office bearers of the Rutherglen Racing Club: President--Mr W R Commins; Vice-presidents--Messrs S P Gollings, H W Allen and J Geoghegan; Treasurer--Mr J Geoghegan; Judge--Dr Harris J.P.; Handicapper--Mr M Mitchell; Stewards--Messrs W R Commins, M Martin, S P Gollings, J Geoghegan, A Prentice J.P.;H W Allen, H McKay, J Logan, D Frew, J Prentice and H E D Kelly; Clerk of Scales--Mr W J Parlett; Clerk of Course--Mr A Gill; Starter--Mr J Hiskins; Secretary--T Drenen Part of a collection of business documents found under the floor of a building in Main Street when it was being renovated. At that time the owner was Don Chambers, and the premises was occupied as the Chambers Riteway Supermarket. The location (134 Main Street) is currently (2022) occupied by Miegel’s Pharmacy Rutherglen. Horse racing meeting information printed on card.Pencil marks beside some runnersgollings, allen, geoghegan, harris, mitchell, martin, prentice, mckay, logan, frew, kelly, parlett, gill, hiskins, drenen, horse racing, racing, rutherglen racing club, 134 main street, chambers riteway supermarket

Prize cards won by J G Scott of Chiltern (refer to no. 31, medal & 31.3-31.19)Prize certificate, printed in black on green card, for April 25, 1906, Rutherglen Flower ShowOn front of card: "Rutherglen Flower Show / Second Exhibition / Wednesday April 25, 1906 / Second Prize / Class_.Section 12 / For 3 Foliage Begonias / Mr J.G. Scott / John Vivian Cock, Hon. Se.c / T. Drenen, Printer, Rutherglen"rutherglen show, flower show, j g scott

Prize cards won by J G Scott of Chiltern (refer to no. 31, medal & 31.3-31.19)Prize certificate, printed in black on green card, for April 25, 1906, Rutherglen Flower ShowOn front of card: "Rutherglen Flower Show / Second Exhibition / Wednesday April 25, 1906 / Second Prize / Class J, Section 2 / For 3 Pots in Bloom / Mr J.G. Scott / John Vivian Cock, Hon. Sec. / T. Drenen, Printer, Rutherglen"rutherglen show, flower show, j g scott

All three certificates won by J G Scott. 32.3 Certificate for Bouquet of Wild Flowers, Beige.Prize certificate for Rutherglen Agricultural Society 1921, printed in black on beige card, with decorative printed edging, Certificate won by Scott, J G. for Bouquet of Wild Flowers.On front of card: "1921 / Rutherglen Agricultural Society / Thirty Eighth Annual Exhibition / Wednesday, October 19th, 1921 / Certificate / Section 25, Class 29 / For Bouquet of Wild Flowers / M J. Scott / H.J. Furze, Secretary / T. Drenen, Printer, Rutherglen"rutherglen show, rutherglen agricultural society, flower show, j g scott

Certificates won by J G Scott at Rutherglen Show. 32.8 First Prize - Six Pansies (Distinct Varieties), Blue.Prize certificate for 1906, Rutherglen & Murray Valley Agricultural & Horticultural Society. Blue certificate with gold printing. First Prize certificate won by J G Scott at Rutherglen Show for Six Pansies (Distinct Varieties),"Rutherglen and Murray Valley / Agricultural & Horticultural Society / Twenty Seventh Annual Exhibition / Wednesday, 24th October, 1906" / "A.H. Thompson, Secretary"rutherglen show, rutherglen & murray valley agricultural & horticultural society, j g scott

All three certificates won by J G Scott. 32.4 First Prize - Three Head of Lettuce, Blue.Prize certificate for 1921, Rutherglen Agricultural Society. Blue certificate with black printing, decorative printed edging. First Prize certificate won by J.G. Scott, for Three Head of Lettuce.On front of card: "1921 / Rutherglen Agricultural Society / Thirty Eighth Annual Exhibition / Wednesday, October 19th, 1921"rutherglen show, rutherglen agricultural society, j g scott

All three certificates won by J G Scott. 32.5 Certificate - Collection of Wild Flowers, Beige.Prize certificate for 1921, Rutherglen Agricultural Society. Beige certificate with black printing, decorative printed edging. Certificate won by Scott, J G. for Collection of Wild Flowers.On front of card: "1921 / Rutherglen Agricultural Society / Thirty Eighth Annual Exhibition / Wednesday, October 19th, 1921"rutherglen agricultural society, rutherglen show, j g scott

Certificates won by J G Scott at Rutherglen Show. 32.6 First Prize - Hanging Basket, Blue.Prize certificate for 1906, Rutherglen & Murray Valley Agricultural & Horticultural Society. Blue certificate with gold printing. First Prize certificate won by J G Scott at Rutherglen Show for Hanging Basket."Rutherglen and Murray Valley / Agricultural & Horticultural Society / Twenty Seventh Annual Exhibition / Wednesday, 24th October, 1906" / "A.H. Thompson, Secretary"rutherglen show, rutherglen & murray valley agricultural & horticultural society, j g scott

Certificates won by J G Scott at Rutherglen Show. 32.7 First Prize - Three Foliage Plants, Blue.Prize certificate for 1906, Rutherglen & Murray Valley Agricultural & Horticultural Society. Blue certificate with gold printing. First Prize certificate won by J G Scott at Rutherglen Show for Three Foliage Plants."Rutherglen and Murray Valley / Agricultural & Horticultural Society / Twenty Seventh Annual Exhibition / Wednesday, 24th October, 1906" / "A.H. Thompson, Secretary"rutherglen show, rutherglen & murray valley agricultural & horticultural society, j g scott

Prize certificate for 1906, Rutherglen & Murray Valley Agricultural & Horticultural Society. Light Green certificate with black printing. Second Prize certificate won by Scott, J G at Rutherglen Show for Three Fuchsias (Assorted in Pots)Prize certificate for 1906, Rutherglen & Murray Valley Agricultural & Horticultural Society. Light green with black printing. "Rutherglen and Murray Valley / Agricultural & Horticultural Society / Twenty Seventh Annual Exhibition / Wednesday, 24th October, 1906" / "A.H. Thompson, Secretary"rutherglen show, rutherglen & murray valley agricultural & horticultural society, j g scott

Certificates won by J G Scott at Rutherglen Show. 32.10 Second Prize - Collection of Sweet Peas, Light green.Prize certificate for 1906, Rutherglen & Murray Valley Agricultural & Horticultural Society. Light Green certificate with black printing. Second Prize certificate won by Scott, J G at Rutherglen Show for Collection of Sweet Peas"Rutherglen and Murray Valley / Agricultural & Horticultural Society / Twenty Seventh Annual Exhibition / Wednesday, 24th October, 1906" / "A.H. Thompson, Secretary"rutherglen show, j g scott, rutherglen & murray valley agricultural & horticultural society

Prepared by Committee of the Rutherglen and Murray Valley Agricultural and Horticultural SocietyProgramme printed in black on once-white satin. Fringed sides. "With the compliments of the Committee of the Rutherglen and Murray Valley Agricultural and Horticultural Society" / "A Grand Concert / In Aid of the Funds of the Society / Will Be Held on Wednesday Evening, October 18th 1893 in the Town Hall Rutherglen. Accompanist: Mr. J.R. Rusden / Stage Manager Mr. C. Nash / Programme - Part 1 (and followed by full program)rutherglen & murray valley agricultural & horticultural society, music, concerts, performances

15th Annual Carnival of Returned Soldiers Association of Rutherglen A.L. Grantham President / Messrs P.R. Fullerton, J. Briggs VPs / Secretary J. Small, Ass. Sec. W. CollierGrey-blue paper cover, 8 pages, Sun Print. Printed for the R.S.A. of Rutherglen"Rutherglen Returned Soldiers Association / 15th Annual Carnival" RSL Badge.returned soldiers' association, rsa, sporting events

Timetable for musical and elocutionary competitions held at Town Hall, Rutherglen on September 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12, 1913. Red paper cover."Judge: Claude Hall Esq. Melbourne" "Accompanist: Miss A. Fortune. Rutherglen"musical competitions, music, elocution competitions, elocution, rutherglen town hall

Rutherglen Winery Company Ltd receipt of £7-10 bequest from the estate of James SmithReceipt, printed on paper, from the Rutherglen Winery Company Ltd for the amount of £7/10. The number 527 is rubber stamped at the top left below the wine company's name. Details are hand written on the form."Rutherglen, January 16th 1912. Received from Es. of late James Smith per W.L. Bayliss Esq. J.P. the sum of Seven Pounds ten Shillings and --- Pence in payment of Calls and interest to date as under:- Calls £5-0-0 Interest £2-10-0 Allowance £2-9-11" Signed A H Thompson, Secretaryrutherglen winery company, james smith, bequests

It is believed that the C. Lim Kee who was paying these rates was Charles Lim Kee. According to the Rutherglen Sun September 11, 1896 he was starting a business known as the Cash Bakery in premises previously occupied by Conrad Huhs. In 1903 he moved to new premises next to the Bank of Victoria. By 1908 he had a shop and rooms in Main Street, and houses in Wallace Street and Murray Street. Part of a collection of business documents found under the floor of a building in Main Street when it was being renovated. At that time the owner was Don Chambers, and the premises was occupied as the Chambers Riteway Supermarket. The location (134 Main Street) is currently (2022) occupied by Miegel’s Pharmacy Rutherglen. Receipt from Rutherglen Waterworks Trust for water rates for a house in Murray Street. The form is printed on paper with hand written details reproduced with carbon paper.,"Rutherglen Waterworks Trust, No. of service 278. [receipt no.]: 605. Rutherglen, August 14th 1914. Received from Mr C. Lim Kee the sum of --- Pounds twelve Shillings and --- Pence, being Water Rate on a House or Land situate in house, Murray Street Rutherglen Urban Waterworks District. From 1st July to 31st Dec 1914." Signed A.H. Thompson, Collector.lim kee, rutherglen waterworks trust, water rates, business documents, 134 main street, chambers riteway supermarket

Share certificate, printed on salmon coloured paper, for shares in the Ovens & Murray Dairy Company Limited, of Springhurst. Specific details for this certificate are hand written in ink, with the certificate number added by rubber stamp.No. of Issue: "56" Folio: "11" "This is to Certify that F. Jacobson of Norong is the proprietor of 25 shares numbered 866 to 890 inclusive in the Company The Ovens and Murray Dairy Company Limited. and that the sum of 3/- per share has been paid..." Certificate dated: 30/3/1893ovens & murray dairy company, business documents, share certificates, jacobson family.

Souvenir Program, printed on paper, of a concert given by Rutherglen Choral Society 13 Aug 1930music, concerts, rutherglen choral society, higher elementary school choir

Rutherglen had a regular event called Back to Rutherglen where by a committee was formed to organise Sporting events usually during Easter. The purpose was a means of raising money for various projects in the town, such as building the Soldiers Memorial Hall and in later years a Queen Competition was held to raise funds towards building the Swimming Pool. The Event was later changed to The Rutherglen Wine Festival and later Winery Walkabout.Small carda Kookaburra Calls You Back to Rutherglen. Easter 1923 Program of events.back to rutherglen., rutherglen wine festival, rutherglen winery walkabout

Program is for "A Grand Concert by the Successful Competitors" held in the Town Hall on Friday, September 9th. No year is shown on the program, nor is their any indication of the cause of the concert. However, the prizes were to be distributed by the Hon. J. Bowser, M.L.A. John Bowser was a Member of Parliament from 1894-1920 and 1920-1929. (Source: Australian Dictionary of Biography). The Chairman was R.J. Burrowes, Esq., J.P., Shire President. Robert James Burrows was on Rutherglen Shire Council from 1895-1899, and was Mayor in 1898. (Source: Rutherglen: A History of Town and District by Brian Lloyd)Concert program printed in black on paper.concerts, competitions, john bowser, robert james burrows

Church burnt down in 1950sPostcard of St Marys Roman Catholic Church, Rutherglen, approx 1918"St Marys Roman Catholic Church, Rutherglen" On back of postcard: "Photos taken before 1920. Donated by Dora Drenen 1964"

Black & white photograph, mounted on cardboard, of Rutherglen Shire Councillors - year unknownOn back of mount: "Shire Councillors. Back Row L to R - Walter McRae, John Briggs, P. Sheridan, W. Gill & Thomas Drenen (Press). Front Row L to R - M. Martin, G.W.C. Venables, F. Gill & H. Jackson".rutherglen shire councillors, walter mcrae, john briggs, p sheridan, w gill, thomas drenen, m martin, g w c venables, f gill, h jackson

Black & white photograph, mounted on cardboard, of Rutherglen Shire Councillors - year unknownAt top of cardboard mount, identifying men in back row: "W. McCrae, J. Briggs, P. Sheridan, W. Gill". At bottom, identifying front row: "M. Martin, G.W.C. Venebales, F. Gill, H. Jackson". On back, identified more fully: "Shire Councillors. Back Row L to R - Walter McRae, John Briggs, P Sheridan, W. Gill & Thomas Drenen (Press). Front Row L to R - M. Martin, G.W.C. Venables, F. Gill & H. Jackson".rutherglen shire councillors, walter mcrae, john briggs, p sheridan, w gill, thomas drenen, m martin, g w c venables, f gill, h jackson