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Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyBook of Journals - Agriculture 1949, The Journal of the Department of Agriculture Victoria, Australia
... ...farmers of the Kiewa Valley...Farmers in the Kiewa Valley subscribed to these journals enabling them to keep up with the changes in farming in Victoria, Australia. department of agriculture in Victoria farmers of the Kiewa Valley 1949 Journals Large, thick book box with monthly journals in 1949 enclosed. ...Each journal has eg January 50 pages and February 100 pages with advertisements, articles, etc updating farmers on current issues and the latest inventions.Farmers in the Kiewa Valley subscribed to these journals enabling them to keep up with the changes in farming in Victoria, Australia.Large, thick book box with monthly journals in 1949 enclosed. Each journal is held by string. Spine is black and cover is beige.department of agriculture in victoria, farmers of the kiewa valley, 1949 journals -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyBook - Maths, Whitcombe's Federal Mathematics for Grade VIII, 1920
... Tas Davies was a farmer in the Kiewa Valley....Kiewa Valley Historical Society Mount Beauty Information Centre 31 Bogong High Plains Rd Mt Beauty high-country Education in Mathematics in the Victorian Education Department Schools in the 1920s. Tas Davies was a farmer ...Education in Mathematics in the Victorian Education Department Schools in the 1920s. Tas Davies was a farmer in the Kiewa Valley.Historical: Education compared over the years with the use of Mathematic text books and the Victorian education Department. Provenance: Tas Davies local farmer of the Kiewa Valley and his education. He worked on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme.Grey thin cardboard cover with two black lines around the perimeter the outside one being thicker than the inside one. Writing in blackWhitcombe's / Federal / mathematics / for / Grade VIII. / Edited by J. McRae, M.A. / Vice Principal Teachers' College Victoria / Re-written to meet the requirements of the 1920 Revision / of the Victorian Programme of instruction / emblem / Revised Edition / Melbourne / Auckland Christchurch Dunedin Wellington / and Londaon / Whitcombe & Tombs Limited / 1/9 Written in ink on inside cover page 'Mrs Davies'. In pencil 'Tas Davies'education. victorian education department. tas davies.mathematics. schools -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyFolder - Cattle Grazing, Cattle Grazing in the Alpine Study Area
... Cattlemen / Beef Farmers of the Kiewa Valley took their cattle up to the High Plains to graze during summer....Kiewa Valley Historical Society Mount Beauty Information Centre 31 Bogong High Plains Rd Mt Beauty high-country Cattlemen / Beef Farmers of the Kiewa Valley took their cattle up to the High Plains to graze during summer. bogong high plains cattle grazing farmers of the kiewa valey national parks J. ...Cattlemen / Beef Farmers of the Kiewa Valley took their cattle up to the High Plains to graze during summer.Cover includes the heading 'National Parks Service' and is bound on the spine with black tape. This is followed by 'File Title' on yellow cardboard marked with column and lines. Inside: 35 pages printed on one side. Pages are bound by steel binder. Dated: June 1978J. Commins on cover page at the top.bogong high plains, cattle grazing, farmers of the kiewa valey, national parks -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyEgg Box
... Higginson and Hollond families - farmers in the Kiewa Valley. ...Kiewa Valley Historical Society Mount Beauty Information Centre 31 Bogong High Plains Rd Mt Beauty high-country Pre egg cartons.Home-made with reused 'crate' wooden panels. Higginson and Hollond families - farmers ...Pre egg cartons.Home-made with reused 'crate' wooden panels. Higginson and Hollond families - farmers in the Kiewa Valley. Bogong was a property owned by Kiewa Valley farmers. Dave Gibson worked with the SEC in the early days and married Lois Hollond (Robert and Reg's sister). Lois lives in WodongaOld brown wooden handmade box with two panels joined together on each face (sides, bottom, top). The lid fits inside at the top and has 3 smaller panels nailed on, 2 of which have leather straps nailed on one side of the box and fastened (nailed) to 1 side as a hinge. Inside: the box has 2 wooden vertical panels dividing the box into 3 sectionsTop of the lid in yellow paint "Mr D. Gibson/Bogong" on 1 wooden panel and "Eggs with Care" on smaller panel between the side panelseggs, farming. chooks, kiewa valley, higginson family, hollond family -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyBook - English, Intermediate English, 1957
... The Davies family, farmers in the Kiewa Valley, used this book at the Mt Beauty Secondary College. ...Kiewa Valley Historical Society Mount Beauty Information Centre 31 Bogong High Plains Rd Mt Beauty high-country This book was used by Victorian schools for the education of students and was bought at Halls Book Store, 371 Bourke St., Melbourne. The Davies family, farmers ...This book was used by Victorian schools for the education of students and was bought at Halls Book Store, 371 Bourke St., Melbourne. The Davies family, farmers in the Kiewa Valley, used this book at the Mt Beauty Secondary College. Historical: In the 1950s the Victorian Education Department supplied the text books for Government schools. Provenance: The families of the Kiewa Valley attended the local Secondary school and owned their text books.Green book with soft cardboard cover with black print for title, author and publisherINTERMEDIATE / ENGLISH / J. Aughterson / squiggle like cloud / LONGMANS on coverschool. secondary school. english. education. davies. mt beauty. local family. text book. -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyMap - Cattlemen from Kiewa Valley
... The families were farmers from the Kiewa Valley. The 2003 fires interrupted this tradition which was discontinued altogether in 2005 for environmental reasons. ...Kiewa Valley Historical Society Mount Beauty Information Centre 31 Bogong High Plains Rd Mt Beauty high-country Cattle grazing on the Bogong High Plains occurred on most summers since the 1840s. The families were farmers ...Cattle grazing on the Bogong High Plains occurred on most summers since the 1840s. The families were farmers from the Kiewa Valley. The 2003 fires interrupted this tradition which was discontinued altogether in 2005 for environmental reasons. This tradition is still controversial.History of Cattle grazing on the Bogong High Plains and farming in the Kiewa Valley and the families that lived there.Photocopied topographical map of part of the Alpine National Park showing 11 families areas for cattle grazing. Dated 1991/92 up to 2003 fires.91/92 Until fires in 2003 Families names have been added in blue texta. They are: 'Kelly, Faithful, Weston Briggs, Ryder, Cooper, Blair, Roper, Maddison, Fitzgeralds, Hicks.'cattlemen of the kiewa valley, cattle grazing on the bogong high plains -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyPhoto - Pack horses leaving Mt Beauty
... Farmers from the Kiewa Valley drove their cattle up to the Bogong High Plains during summer. ...Kiewa Valley Historical Society Mount Beauty Information Centre 31 Bogong High Plains Rd Mt Beauty high-country Farmers from the Kiewa Valley drove their cattle up to the Bogong High Plains during summer. ...Farmers from the Kiewa Valley drove their cattle up to the Bogong High Plains during summer. Each family had a lease and a hut to stay in. Pack horses were used to carry food and other necessary items for the men while they were away.The Ryder family farmed in the Kiewa Valley and had a grazing lease and hut on the Bogong High Plains where they droe their cattle during summer. Black and white photo with 2 men on horses each followed by two packhorses. Wally Ryder is on the horseman on the right. January 1947. This photo is published on page 114 of 'A History of the Kiewa Valley' by Esther Temple and David Lloyd.On back 'Pack horses leaving Mt Beauty / January 1947 / Suspect Wally Ryder on right.'wally ryder, cattlemen, packhorses -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyNewspapers - Cattlemen
... Traditionally, farmers from the Kiewa Valley took their cattle up to the Bogong High Plains during the summer for better feed. ...Traditionally, farmers from the Kiewa Valley took their cattle up to the Bogong High Plains during the summer for better feed. ...Traditionally, farmers from the Kiewa Valley took their cattle up to the Bogong High Plains during the summer for better feed. From 1978, the Alpine National Park management, along with the Victorian Government stopped the practice as a result of studies showing the deterioration of the land due to the cattle grazing on the High Plains.This disagreement resulted in the banning of cattle on the High Plains.A collection of newspaper reports on the issue of cattle grazing on the Bogong High Plains. Also, the Conservation Council's argument for the cattle being excluded from the Bogong High Plains. Newspaper cuttings re Cattlemen in the High Plains from 1978. Book - Land Conservation 1983 - pale blue 81 pages.cattlemen on the high plains, bogong high plains, land conservation council -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyFamily History - Crosthwaite Family, January 2012
... The Crosthwaite family have been long term dairy farmers at Gundowring in the Kiewa Valley....Kiewa Valley Historical Society Mount Beauty Information Centre 31 Bogong High Plains Rd Mt Beauty high-country The Crosthwaite family have been long term dairy farmers at Gundowring in the Kiewa Valley. ...The Crosthwaite family have been long term dairy farmers at Gundowring in the Kiewa Valley.Long term dairy farmers of the Kiewa Valley.Consists of three pages: Handwritten family chart of the Crosthwaite family and two sheets of copies of photos labelled.Labels are handwrittencrosthwaite family; gundowring; kiewa valley -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyMap - Topographical, Ski Club of Victoria Bogong High Plains and Adjacent Peaks, Early 1930's
... The Ryder family are farmers in the Kiewa Valley and were involved in taking their cattle up to the Bogong High Plains where they had a lease. ...This type of map is an early one, used by people in the Kiewa Valley and possibly by surveyors prior to construction. The map is an early topographic map used by farmers living in the Kiewa Valley. ...This map has been in the Ryder family for approx. 70 years. Probably used when bush walking and skiing in the early days on the Bogong High Plains. The Ryder family are farmers in the Kiewa Valley and were involved in taking their cattle up to the Bogong High Plains where they had a lease. The State Electricity Commission of Victoria constructed the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme opening up the area during the 1940's and 1950's. This type of map is an early one, used by people in the Kiewa Valley and possibly by surveyors prior to construction.The map is an early topographic map used by farmers living in the Kiewa Valley. It is historically significant as these people were involved in taking cattle up to the High Plains during summer and may have been used for bush walking and skiing.This is a sepia coloured paper map which was originally printed copyright registered. It was revised in 20/6.33/4.4.37/8.4.40/24.8.43/19/6/54. It shows roads / tracks / snow poles / snow pole numbers (27) / Snow pole spacing (3 chains. 66 yards) approximately 27 poles to the mile / height above sea level in feet - 5280. Water courses not definitely located etc.Rocky Valley Dam (Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme) has been drawn on the map by hand with a biro. There is a wooden rod at the top of the map.topographic map; kiewa valley; ryder family; high plains of victoria -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyBoots Riding, late 1800's - early 1900's
... Many farmers of the Kiewa Valley built huts on the Bogong High Plains to stay in during the summer mustering season. ...Many farmers of the Kiewa Valley built huts on the Bogong High Plains to stay in during the summer mustering season. ...The early Kiewa Valley farmers opened up the Bogong High Plains for cattle grazing in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many farmers of the Kiewa Valley built huts on the Bogong High Plains to stay in during the summer mustering season. The Roper family had their own cattle run on the High Plains with several version's of Ropers Hut being built and used for this purpose. These boots were owned by Fred Roper whose father was one of the first pioneers of the Upper Kiewa Valley and Tawonga farming district. These boots were made around the late 1800's to early 1900's and are of a quality hide and a very good example of historical clothing worn at the time. These boots are very significant to the Kiewa Valley because the mark a period of early farming within the Kiewa Valley and Bogong High Plains as they were worn by Fred Roper who comes from one of the farming pioneering families of Tawonga. These boots were used when mustering the families cattle up to the Bogong High Plains for summer grazing and also around his farm in Tawonga when riding his horses. They were donated by his great grand daughter Leonie Roper in 2011, therefore the manufacturing of these boots could be anything from the late 1880's to early 1900's. They are made of high quality leather and were made to last the tough conditions of mustering and farming cattle. They also had wooden stock which fitted into them "KVHS 0445"These knee high "riding" boots have a 4 "rung" laces at the base of the upright boot and a strap at the top of the boot. They are made of brown leather and have a small heel (not the usual higher heel for stirrups)riding boots. footwear. cattle mustering footwear. roper family. cattlemen. bogong high plains. -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyPhoto - Blacksmith and Coach Builder business in Kiewa
... This business in Kiewa served farmers and residents in the Kiewa Valley. Originally opened in the 1880s before J. ...Kiewa Valley Historical Society Mount Beauty Information Centre 31 Bogong High Plains Rd Mt Beauty high-country This business in Kiewa served farmers and residents in the Kiewa Valley. ...This business in Kiewa served farmers and residents in the Kiewa Valley. Originally opened in the 1880s before J. E. Ballard took over. Blacksmith and coach builder trades were taken over by motor cars and tractors.The creation and decline of a blacksmith and coach builder business in the Kiewa Valley.Sepia photo of wheels, buggies and people in front of premises with a house next door. On the business is - J.E. Ballard / General Blacksmith / and / Coach Builder / Repairs Painting. The photo is glued onto thick dark grey cardboard creating a border. This photo is published on pages 7, 44, and 52 of 'A History of the Kiewa Valley' by Esther Temple and David Lloyd blacksmith, coachbuilder, j.e. ballard -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyPhoto - Tawonga Primary School pupils 1920, 1920
... Tawonga is in the Kiewa Valley where farmers lived with their families. ...Kiewa Valley Historical Society Mount Beauty Information Centre 31 Bogong High Plains Rd Mt Beauty high-country Tawonga Primary School Children 1920. Tawonga is in the Kiewa Valley where farmers ...Tawonga Primary School Children 1920. Tawonga is in the Kiewa Valley where farmers lived with their families. The school was opened on 27th July 1880 situated on 8 acres near the current township of Tawonga. This school was erased by fire in 1900 and all records were destroyed. The school then moved to the old Tawonga Hall. In 1910 the school was shifted to its present site on 3 acres of land donated by Frank Cooper. The school building and attendance continued to grow especially during the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. Early residents of the area. Ellie Seymour front row first on left. Walter J E Ryder in front of the desk at right. Vera Ryder behind him on the right. The boys also wore white collarsCopy of black and white photograph of pupils (children) at Tawonga Primary School 1920tawonga primary school, state school, kiewa valley -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyPhoto - School Children Tawonga Primary School, Circa 1920 (estimate)
... Tawonga is in the Kiewa Valley, where local farmers lived with their families. ...Kiewa Valley Historical Society Mount Beauty Information Centre 31 Bogong High Plains Rd Mt Beauty high-country Tawonga is in the Kiewa Valley, where local farmers lived with their families. ...Tawonga is in the Kiewa Valley, where local farmers lived with their families. The school was originally opened July 27 1880, situated on 8 acres near the current township of Tawonga. The school was erased by fire in 1900 and all records destroyed. The school was then moved to the Old Tawonga Hall. In 1910, the school was shifted to its present site on 3 acres of land donated by Frank Cooper. The school building and attendance continued to grow, especially during construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme.Tawonga Primary School has educated the local farming and town children for many years. It is an excellent source of the names of the local families of the time ie: Vera Ryder – front row, far right (little girl with the wide headband.)Copy of black and white photograph of pupils at Tawonga Primary School. Circa 1920 (estimate)tawonga primary school, kiewa valley -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyPhoto - School Children Tawonga Primary School, Circa 1920 (estimate)
... Tawonga is in the Kiewa Valley, where local farmers lived with their families. ...Kiewa Valley Historical Society Mount Beauty Information Centre 31 Bogong High Plains Rd Mt Beauty high-country Tawonga is in the Kiewa Valley, where local farmers lived with their families. ...Tawonga is in the Kiewa Valley, where local farmers lived with their families. The school was originally opened July 27 1880, situated on 8 acres near the current township of Tawonga. The school was erased by fire in 1900 and all records destroyed. The school was then moved to the Old Tawonga Hall. In 1910, the school was shifted to its present site on 3 acres of land donated by Frank Cooper. The school building and attendance continued to grow, especially during construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme.Tawonga Primary School has educated the local farming and town children for many years. It is an excellent source of the names of the local families of the time. Copy of black and white photograph of pupils at Tawonga Primary School. Circa 1920 (estimate)tawonga primary school, kiewa valley -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyPhoto - Henry Fisher and Horse, 1915, Circa 1915
... Kiewa Valley Historical Society Mount Beauty Information Centre 31 Bogong High Plains Rd Mt Beauty high-country Horse owned by the Fisher family who were dairy farmers in the Mongans Bridge area in the early 1900's The Fisher family were very keen horse people and received awards for their horsemanship and their horses Fisher family Kiewa Valley farmers Mongan's Bridge Hand written on back of photograph - MR HENRY FISHER Daddy and horse. ...Horse owned by the Fisher family who were dairy farmers in the Mongans Bridge area in the early 1900'sThe Fisher family were very keen horse people and received awards for their horsemanship and their horsesSepia photograph of Mr Henry Fisher with his prize winning horse (presumed to be Sir William Wallace) Photo is mounted on heavy cardboard frameHand written on back of photograph - MR HENRY FISHER Daddy and horse. Taken at home about 1915fisher family, kiewa valley farmers, mongan's bridge -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyPhoto - Paddy Fisher's Cream Truck 1969, December 13, 1969
... E Fisher Hallford truck Cream truck Fisher family Kiewa Valley farmers Mongan's Bridge Small typed note attached to back of photo 'Paddy Fisher's cream truck at Tawonga caravan park. 13th December, 1969 Black and white photograph of Paddy Fisher's cream truck loaded onto a tray truck at the Tawonga Caravan Park. ...The Hallford truck was made by J & E Hall, of Dartford, England, whose business commenced in 1785. In 1926 the Fisher family of Mongan's Bridge took delivery of the 1923 Hallford truck which was used on the farm to transport cream to the Kiewa Butter Factory in Tangambalanga. In 1967, the truck was sold to Mr Greg Bedstead and other members of the Kiewa Valley Historical Society for the KVHS who reimbursed them at a later date. The truck was housed at the Butter Factory for many years and was paraded on special occasions. The truck was purchased for $380. It's chassis no. 2439 and the price included a spare chain. (Ref. E. Fisher on 18th Dec. 1969) The KVHS group who paid $50 each towards the Hallford truck were: T Pyle; James Grave; P & E. Barton; K Shoebridge; K Plenderleith and SK Pearce.refunded in 1971 Hallford truck. Fisher family. Kiewa butter factory. J & E Hall Company of England. E FisherBlack and white photograph of Paddy Fisher's cream truck loaded onto a tray truck at the Tawonga Caravan Park. Seven unidentified people on the tray truckSmall typed note attached to back of photo 'Paddy Fisher's cream truck at Tawonga caravan park. 13th December, 1969hallford truck, cream truck, fisher family, kiewa valley farmers, mongan's bridge -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyPhoto - Everil Fisher 1932, 1932
... Kiewa Valley Historical Society Mount Beauty Information Centre 31 Bogong High Plains Rd Mt Beauty high-country The Fisher family were dairy farmers in the Mongans Bridge area in the early 1900's The Fisher family, including Everil, were very keen horse people and received awards for their horsemanship and their horses Fisher family Kiewa Valley farmers Mongan's Bridge Handwritten on back - Everil Fisher 1932 Sepia photograph of Everil Fisher on her horse. ...The Fisher family were dairy farmers in the Mongans Bridge area in the early 1900'sThe Fisher family, including Everil, were very keen horse people and received awards for their horsemanship and their horsesSepia photograph of Everil Fisher on her horse. Taken in 1932Handwritten on back - Everil Fisher 1932fisher family, kiewa valley farmers, mongan's bridge -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyPhotographic Postcard - Everil Fisher 1923, 1923
... Kiewa Valley Historical Society Mount Beauty Information Centre 31 Bogong High Plains Rd Mt Beauty high-country Horse owned by the Fisher family who were dairy farmers in the Mongans Bridge area in the early 1900's The Fisher family were very keen horse people and received awards for their horsemanship and their horses Fisher family Kiewa Valley farmers Mongan's Bridge Handwritten on back - Everil Fisher 1923 Sepia photographic postcard of Everil Fisher with saddled horse. ...Horse owned by the Fisher family who were dairy farmers in the Mongans Bridge area in the early 1900'sThe Fisher family were very keen horse people and received awards for their horsemanship and their horsesSepia photographic postcard of Everil Fisher with saddled horse. Dog in the foreground. Photo taken 1923Handwritten on back - Everil Fisher 1923fisher family, kiewa valley farmers, mongan's bridge -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyPhoto - Horse (Sir William Wallace) Belonging to the Fisher Family 1912, 1912
... Kiewa Valley Historical Society Mount Beauty Information Centre 31 Bogong High Plains Rd Mt Beauty high-country Horse, Sir William Wallace was awarded first place at the Yackandandah show in 1912. Horse was owned by the Fisher family who were dairy farmers ...Horse, Sir William Wallace was awarded first place at the Yackandandah show in 1912. Horse was owned by the Fisher family who were dairy farmers in the Mongans Bridge area in the early 1900'sThe Fisher family were very keen horse people and received awards for their horsemanship and their horses.Sepia photograph of horse, Sir William Wallace (displaying first prize ticket) owned by the Fisher family. Photo taken at Yackandandah show in 1912. Photo is mounted on a heavy cardboard frame.Handwritten on the back of photograph 'At Yackandandah Show' 1912fisher family, kiewa valley farmers, mongan's bridge -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyPhoto - Paddy Fisher and Horse 1915, 1915
... Kiewa Valley Historical Society Mount Beauty Information Centre 31 Bogong High Plains Rd Mt Beauty high-country Horse owned by the Fisher family who were dairy farmers in the Mongans Bridge area in the early 1900's The Fisher family were keen horse people and received awards for their horsemanship and their horses Paddy Fisher Kiewa Valley farmers Mongan's Bridge Handwritten on back of photograph - "Paddy" 1915 Sepia photograph of Paddy Fisher with unnamed horse. ...Horse owned by the Fisher family who were dairy farmers in the Mongans Bridge area in the early 1900'sThe Fisher family were keen horse people and received awards for their horsemanship and their horsesSepia photograph of Paddy Fisher with unnamed horse. Photo is mounted on heavy card frameHandwritten on back of photograph - "Paddy" 1915paddy fisher, kiewa valley farmers, mongan's bridge -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyPhoto - Horse Owned by Fisher Family
... Kiewa Valley Historical Society Mount Beauty Information Centre 31 Bogong High Plains Rd Mt Beauty high-country Horse owned by the Fisher family who were dairy farmers in the Mongans Bridge area as early as the 1900's The Fisher family were very keen horse people and received awards for their horsemanship and their horses Fisher family Kiewa Valley farmers Mongan's bridge Sepia photograph of horse (unnamed) owned by Fisher family Photo - Horse Owned by Fisher Family ...Horse owned by the Fisher family who were dairy farmers in the Mongans Bridge area as early as the 1900'sThe Fisher family were very keen horse people and received awards for their horsemanship and their horsesSepia photograph of horse (unnamed) owned by Fisher familyfisher family, kiewa valley farmers, mongan's bridge -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyPhotograph - Tawonga Sports Day
... Tawonga is in the Kiewa Valley, where local farmers lived with their families. ...Kiewa Valley Historical Society Mount Beauty Information Centre 31 Bogong High Plains Rd Mt Beauty high-country Tawonga is in the Kiewa Valley, where local farmers lived with their families. ...Tawonga is in the Kiewa Valley, where local farmers lived with their families. The Ryder and Briggs families have been prominent farming families in the local area since early settlement. Vera Ryder and Alli Briggs were pupils at Tawonga Primary School in the early 1920's. Their families were prominent in the settlement of the Kiewa ValleyCopy of black and white photograph of 3 legged race at Tawonga Sports Day circa 1920's (estimate only) Vera Ryder & Allie Briggs racing in the foreground. Various adults and children standing in the background.Printed label attached to rear. Tawonga Sports Day. Vera Ryder and Allie Briggs - 3 legged race. Girls have white aprons over their dresses.tawonga, sports day, kiewa valley farmers -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyPhotograph x 2 of pioneer gravesites, 11th January, 1985
... Kiewa Valley Historical Society Mount Beauty Information Centre 31 Bogong High Plains Rd Mt Beauty high-country Pictorial record of the graves of early pioneers Mrs Elizabeth Eyre who died in 1879 located at Tawonga Homestead and Mary Hollands , located at Mullagong in Tawonga Record of early history of Kiewa Valley pioneers Gwen Hobbs and Rob Hollands are descendants of pioneer farmers. ...Pictorial record of the graves of early pioneers Mrs Elizabeth Eyre who died in 1879 located at Tawonga Homestead and Mary Hollands , located at Mullagong in TawongaRecord of early history of Kiewa Valley pioneers Gwen Hobbs and Rob Hollands are descendants of pioneer farmers. Hobbs and Hollands families have lived and worked in the Kiewa Valley for many years.1. Colour photograph of 2 Kiewa Valley residents visiting gravesites of pioneer Elizabeth Eyre who died in 1879. Grave located at Tawonga Homestead. 2. Colour photograph of Kiewa Valley residents visiting the gravesite of Mrs Mary Hollands, pioneer of the area. Gravesite located at Mullagong property in Tawonga.1. Handwritten in ink on back of photograph: Gwen Hobbs and Rob Hollands - Tawonga Homestead grave 2. Handwritten in ink on back of photograph: Gwen Hobbs and Barbara, Rob and Margaret Hollands at Mullagong graveselisabeth eyre, mary hollonds, tawonga, graves -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyPhotographs x 2- Halford truck, 1. 11/7/1972 2. Unknown
... Hallford truck Fisher family Kiewa Valley farmers Dairy truck 1. Handwritten in black ink above photo 'Halford truck N.E. ...The Hallford truck was made by J & E Hall, of Dartford, England, whose business commenced in 1785. In 1926 the Fisher family of Mongan's Bridge took delivery of the 1923 Hallford truck which was used on the farm to transport cream to the Kiewa Butter Factory in Tangambalanga. In 1967, the truck was sold to Mr Greg Bedstead and other members of the Kiewa Valley Historical Society for the KVHS who reimbursed them at a later date. The truck was housed at the Butter Factory for many years and was paraded on special occasions.This truck was used to transport cream to the Kiewa Butter Factory from the Fisher family's dairy farm at Mongan's Bridge. At other times a tyre was removed and a belt attached to run a chaff cutter. This truck has historical significance as it is presentative of vehicles which were used by farmers to transport cream to the butter factories by a local family. Furthermore, it has social significance as KVHS members combined their finances to purchase this truck so it would be part of our collection. It is well provenanced and has an excellent interpretive capacity.2 black and white photographs mounted on buff card 1. Photograph of Halford truck with man on white horse riding alongside. Presumably in a parade. Dated 11th July, 1972 when truck was no longer in service. 2. Photograph of Halford truck followed by a horse and buggy. Date unknown1. Handwritten in black ink above photo 'Halford truck N.E. Dairy Co. Kiewa. 11 July, 1972' 2. No markingshallford truck, fisher family, kiewa valley farmers, dairy truck -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyPhotograph- Paddy Fisher's truck at Tawonga, 13th Dec. 1969
... Hallford truck Fisher family Kiewa Valley farmers Mongan's bridge cream truck Small typed tag on back of photo 'Paddy fisher's truck taken at Tawonga Caravan Park 13th December, 1969' Black and white photograph of Paddy Fisher's truck on a flat bed truck, outside the original Kiewa Valley Historical Museum Photograph- Paddy Fisher's truck at Tawonga ...The Hallford truck was made by J & E Hall, of Dartford, England, whose business commenced in 1785. In 1926 the Fisher family of Mongan's Bridge took delivery of the 1923 Hallford truck which was used on the farm to transport cream to the Kiewa Butter Factory in Tangambalanga. In 1967, the truck was sold to Mr Greg Bedstead and other members of the Kiewa Valley Historical Society for the KVHS who reimbursed them at a later date. The truck was housed at the Butter Factory for many years and was paraded on special occasions. Photograph shows truck parked outside the original Kiewa Valley Historical Museum which was located at Tawonga Caravan Park and was later relocated to its current location at the Mt Beauty Information Centre. This truck was used to transport cream to the Kiewa Butter Factory from the Fisher family's dairy farm at Mongan's Bridge. At other times a tyre was removed and a belt attached to run a chaff cutter. This truck has historical significance as it is presentative of vehicles which were used by farmers to transport cream to the butter factories by a local family. Furthermore, it has social significance as KVHS members combined their finances to purchase this truck so it would be part of our collection. It is well provenanced and has an excellent interpretive capacity.Black and white photograph of Paddy Fisher's truck on a flat bed truck, outside the original Kiewa Valley Historical MuseumSmall typed tag on back of photo 'Paddy fisher's truck taken at Tawonga Caravan Park 13th December, 1969'hallford truck, fisher family, kiewa valley farmers, mongan's bridge, cream truck -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyMilk Cartons - 2 litre & 1 litre, 2 litres - 1986. 1 litre - 1980's
... Kiewa Valley Historical Society Mount Beauty Information Centre 31 Bogong High Plains Rd Mt Beauty high-country The North-Eastern Dairy Company was established on 14th December 1892 as a butter factory and built in 1893. In 1928 a new butter factory was built and a milk products factory in 1952. Whole milk sales commenced in 1951, with pasteurised, homogenised milk in both bottles and cartons being sold in the 1980's. Devondale / Murray Goulburn was established in 1950. Cartons enabled the safe transportation and storage of milk. The North East Dairy Company enabled the dairy farmers ...The North-Eastern Dairy Company was established on 14th December 1892 as a butter factory and built in 1893. In 1928 a new butter factory was built and a milk products factory in 1952. Whole milk sales commenced in 1951, with pasteurised, homogenised milk in both bottles and cartons being sold in the 1980's. Devondale / Murray Goulburn was established in 1950. Cartons enabled the safe transportation and storage of milk. The North East Dairy Company enabled the dairy farmers in the Kiewa Valley to send their milk and milk products eg. cream to the factory at Kiewa. The factory bought its own cream carting vehicles during WW1. The 'full cream / homogenised / pastuerised / milk' is an example of the milk available in the 1980's as many different varieties of ingredients followed in later years.Blue, red & white waterproof sealed cardboard box used for storing fresh milk from the Kiewa factory 'Murray Goulburn'. The large box contains 2 litres and the smaller box, 1 litre. Each of the 4 faces have print - 2 have the title, 1 has advertising and 1 has instructions on how to store the carton of milk2 litre - Use by Date stamped at the top: 'Un Ed Oct 19' 1 litre - Use by Date stamped at the top: 'Ned Feb. 13'milk, murray goulburn, kiewa butter factory, kiewa milk products -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyMeat Hooks x3
... Kiewa Valley Historical Society Mount Beauty Information Centre 31 Bogong High Plains Rd Mt Beauty high-country Meat hooks are used to hang up livestock that has been killed and is ready to be cut up for human consumption. The hooks vary in strength and size.The 'handle' enables the meat to slide along a rail. See Also KVHS 1666 Farmers ...Meat hooks are used to hang up livestock that has been killed and is ready to be cut up for human consumption. The hooks vary in strength and size.The 'handle' enables the meat to slide along a rail. See Also KVHS 1666Farmers in the Kiewa Valley graze cattle, sheep and pigs. They sell their animals to the butcher who prepares them to sell to his customers for food. These meat hooks came from the Tawonga butcher.1. Stainless steel hook attached to a stainless steel bent bolt which is fixed onto a stainless steel 'handle' which fits onto a rail. 2. Stainless steel hook which is attached to a stainless steel 'handle' which fits onto a rail. 3. Stainless steel large hook attached to a stainless steel 'handle' which fits onto a rail.1. nil 2. 'CMH' on the 'handle' 3. 'RJG' on the 'handle'butcher, meat, beef, sheep, pig farm -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyTrophies - Glass - Tawonga Primary School, 1980
... Tawonga Primary School was established for the children of the farmers of the Kiewa Valley in 1880 and later for children of the tobacco farmers and workers on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. ...The Tawonga Primary School was a weatherboard building built on 8 acres. In 1900 a fire destroyed the building and its records. The school was then moved to the Old Tawonga Hall before a new one was built in 1910 on land donated by Frank Cooper. In 1937 and 1954 further buildings were added. Tobacco farming and the building of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme increased the number of pupils during the 1950s and 1960s. This glass represents the celebration held when the school became 100 years old.Tawonga Primary School was established for the children of the farmers of the Kiewa Valley in 1880 and later for children of the tobacco farmers and workers on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. The history of the school reflects the activities of the people living in the valley and in particular Tawonga township.Clear glass with gold metal brim and embossed in gold on two sides. Base is solid tapering up to the glass sides.On one side: Gold embossed picture of school building On opposite side: Gold embossed 2 circles - Inside inner one: 1880 - 1980. Between this and outer circle - Tawonga Primary School No 2282. Underneath both circles gold embossed: Centenarytawonga primary school, kiewa valley, education -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyPhotographs – Set of 3 black and white photographs of a building being transported by steam train
... Kiewa Valley Historical Society Mount Beauty Information Centre 31 Bogong High Plains Rd Mt Beauty high-country Prior to the sealing of the Kiewa Valley Highway in 1950, all heavy road stock including building materials, farm equipment and other heavy machinery had to be transported via railway lines to either Albury, Wodonga or Bright and then transported overland for the remainder of the distance by wagon on rough, poorly made roads. Trains also services the mining industries of the Ovens Valley and the transportation of tourists to Mount Buffalo and the very popular Mount Buffalo Chalet. Steam trains were a major form of transport for rural community members prior to the introduction of road transport. Local producers including farmers ...Prior to the sealing of the Kiewa Valley Highway in 1950, all heavy road stock including building materials, farm equipment and other heavy machinery had to be transported via railway lines to either Albury, Wodonga or Bright and then transported overland for the remainder of the distance by wagon on rough, poorly made roads. Trains also services the mining industries of the Ovens Valley and the transportation of tourists to Mount Buffalo and the very popular Mount Buffalo Chalet.Steam trains were a major form of transport for rural community members prior to the introduction of road transport. Local producers including farmers relied on rail transport to send and receive essential building equipment, farming produce, materials, stock and mail to maintain their lifestyles and social connections with the outside world. 3 black and white photographs of a building being transported by steam train. Photos show the train in three progressively closer photos. Photo shows a man standing in the doorway at the controls of the train, 3 figures, possibly children leaning out of the window of the carriage and another man, standing on the tracks with hands on hips. Photo could have been taken in Tallangatta, Cudgewa or Ebden near Lake Hume where trains were a major form of transport prior to the 1950’s. No markingstransportables; steam train; railway;, old tallangatta, esther temple
