Showing 174 items matching "farmhouse"
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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Black and white copy, Fels Farmhouse
... Fels Farmhouse...Outside the farmhouse standing Mrs Annie Fels wife of Francis....Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne Fels Farmhouse Burwood Outside the farmhouse standing Mrs Annie Fels wife of Francis. ...Outside the farmhouse standing Mrs Annie Fels wife of Francis.fels farmhouse, burwood -
Kew Historical Society IncWork on paper, Joy Stewart, "Farmhouse" - St. Paul's School for the Blind, c. 1978
... "Farmhouse" - St. Paul's School for the Blind...Inscription: "Farmhouse" - St. Paul's School for the Blind." ...Joy Stewart died in Cairns in 2018. joy stewart st paiul's school for the blind neama Inscription: "Farmhouse" - St. Paul's School for the Blind." ...Sydney Joy (joy) Stewart (1925-2018) was a founding member of the Kew Historical Society, and during the 1970s its secretary. During her residence in Kew, she completed numerous property illustrations on commission. These ranged from preliminary sketches, including architectural details to finished pen & ink and wash illustrations on paper. On moving to Queensland, Joy Stewart donated the remaining property illustrations in her possession to the Kew Historical Society. In 1987-88, she fulfilled a commission by the Society of designs for a series of embroideries completed by residents during the Australian Bicentennial commemorations.Sydney Joy (Joy) Stewart was born in Melbourne 1925. She studied at Swinburne Technical College Art School from 1941-1945, then the National Gallery Art School 1946-1948. Her career included employment positions as a display artist, designer/painter, gallery assistant, and art teacher. Joy relocated to Cairns in 1981. Solo exhibitions in Melbourne and Cairns, including 'Done By Me' at Cairns Regional Gallery in 1999. Group exhibitions at Cairns Regional Gallery, 'The Fish John West Regrets, 1993' and 'Facets of Life' 1994. Joy Stewart died in Cairns in 2018.Watercolour, pen & Ink on paper by the artist and local historian Joy Stewart of a building in Studley Park Road, Kew.Inscription: "Farmhouse" - St. Paul's School for the Blind." Signed lower right: "JStewart".joy stewart, st paiul's school for the blind, neama -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPainting - Digital Image, Farmhouse, East Gippsland, by Alan Sartori, 2018_
... Farmhouse, East Gippsland, by Alan Sartori...Photograph of painting by Alan Sartori called 'Farmhouse East Gippsland....Farmhouse, East Gippsland, by Alan Sartori Painting - Digital Image Alan Sartori Alan Sartori Marilyn Smith ...Photograph of painting by Alan Sartori called 'Farmhouse East Gippsland.Alan Sartori was a local Greensborough artist who captured many images of the local area and beyond.Digital image of a painting by a Greensborough artist.alan sartori -
Greensborough Historical SocietyPainting (Framed), Oldstead Farmhouse by Doug Hall, 1978_
... Oldstead Farmhouse by Doug Hall...Oldstead Farmhouse, painted by Greensborough artist, the late Doug Hall. ...Greensborough Historical Society 34A Glenauburn Road Lower Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Oldstead Farmhouse, painted by Greensborough artist, the late Doug Hall. ...Oldstead Farmhouse, painted by Greensborough artist, the late Doug Hall. Oldstead Farm was in the area around the present Oldstead Road Greensborough.Oil painting of a house, in timber frame.On back of painting "Oldstead Farm, Doug Hall"doug hall, oldstead farm, oldstead road greensborough -
Eltham District Historical Society IncNewspaper - News Clipping, Adam Carey, They were promised a new hospital, but locals prefer derelict farmhouse, The Age, December 4, p11, 2023
... They were promised a new hospital, but locals prefer derelict farmhouse, The Age, December 4, p11...The Age, Monday, December 4, 2023, p11 Article about local protest at Victorian Government decision to build a community hospital on the site of an old derleict farmhouse owned by the Department of Transport at 405 Ryans Road, Diamond Creek. ...Eltham District Historical Society Inc 728 Main Rd Eltham melbourne The Age, Monday, December 4, 2023, p11 Article about local protest at Victorian Government decision to build a community hospital on the site of an old derleict farmhouse owned by the Department of Transport at 405 Ryans Road, Diamond Creek. ...The Age, Monday, December 4, 2023, p11 Article about local protest at Victorian Government decision to build a community hospital on the site of an old derleict farmhouse owned by the Department of Transport at 405 Ryans Road, Diamond Creek. The site was until 2017 part of a potential route fior the North East Link.community hospital, cr. ben ramcharan, cr. natalie duffy, department of ttransport, diamond creek, eltham community hospital, james bant, james merrett, martin penrose, north east link, petition, protest, ryans road -
Robin Boyd FoundationSlide, Robin Boyd, 1950
... Colour slide in a mount. Farmhouse, Dachau (near Munich), Germany...German Farmhouse (Handwritten) / Near Munich - Dachau (Handwritten)...Farmhouse, Dachau (near Munich), Germany Slide Robin Boyd ...Penleigh Boyd, Robin and Patricia Boyd's son, writes “Prior to 1950 Robin, like most other amateur or hobby photographers, took black and white printed photographs. The oldest slides date from 1950 when Robin and Patricia travelled to Europe on Robin’s Robert Haddon Travelling Scholarship.” In 1948 Robin Boyd was awarded ‘joint first place’ in the Robert Haddon competition for his design of Mildura art gallery. The scholarship helped fund their first overseas trip. Robin and Patricia were passengers on the Greek ship “Cyrenia” departing in May 1950, passing through the Suez Canal and landing in Genoa five weeks later. For six months, they travelled extensively throughout Europe (predominantly driving themselves) - France, Italy, United Kingdom, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Spain.Colour slide in a mount. Farmhouse, Dachau (near Munich), GermanyGerman Farmhouse (Handwritten) / Near Munich - Dachau (Handwritten)haddon travelling scholarship, haddon, robin boyd, slide -
Robin Boyd FoundationSlide, Robin Boyd, 1950
... Colour slide in a mount. Farmhouse near Trento, Italy...Italy / House / Farmhouse in North Italy Near Trento / Up (All Handwritten)...Farmhouse near Trento, Italy Slide Robin Boyd ...Penleigh Boyd, Robin and Patricia Boyd's son, writes “Prior to 1950 Robin, like most other amateur or hobby photographers, took black and white printed photographs. The oldest slides date from 1950 when Robin and Patricia travelled to Europe on Robin’s Robert Haddon Travelling Scholarship.” In 1948 Robin Boyd was awarded ‘joint first place’ in the Robert Haddon competition for his design of Mildura art gallery. The scholarship helped fund their first overseas trip. Robin and Patricia were passengers on the Greek ship “Cyrenia” departing in May 1950, passing through the Suez Canal and landing in Genoa five weeks later. For six months, they travelled extensively throughout Europe (predominantly driving themselves) - France, Italy, United Kingdom, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Spain.Colour slide in a mount. Farmhouse near Trento, ItalyItaly / House / Farmhouse in North Italy Near Trento / Up (All Handwritten)haddon travelling scholarship, haddon, robin boyd, slide -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Book - Victorian Lace, Patricia Wardle, 1982
... Ruth Bean, Victoria Farmhouse Carlton Bedford MK48 7LP England...Contents: - Lace fashion in the 19th century - Machine made lace in England, France and elsewhere Book Victorian Lace Patricia Wardle Ruth Bean, Victoria Farmhouse Carlton Bedford MK48 7LP England ...Revised edition documenting European Lace collecting and lace making.Hardcover book Red dust cover with B/W writings. Contents: - Lace fashion in the 19th century - Machine made lace in England, France and elsewherePatricia Wardle Victorian Lace, Revised second edition ISBN 0 903585 138lace collecting and making, european -
Bacchus Marsh & District Historical SocietyPhotograph, Group of women at a farmhouse near Bacchus Marsh 1883
... Group of women at a farmhouse near Bacchus Marsh 1883...On the hill rising behind the farmhouse there can be seen animals, possibly sheep, grazing....Group of women at a farmhouse near Bacchus Marsh 1883 Photograph ...This image is one of several family group portraits taken by Stevenson and McNicoll on rural properties. This property has been identified as that of John Tilley at Parwan’s Creek. The people depicted are presumably members of the Tilley family. The dwelling has since been demolished. Tilleys Road in Maddingley is probably named for this family farm.Small sepia unframed photograph on card with gold border framing photograph. Housed in the Jeremeas Family Album which contains photographs of Bacchus Marsh and District in 1883 by Stevenson and McNicoll. The property has been identified as that of John Tilley at Parwan’s Creek. This property has since been demolished. Presumably, the photo is of members of the Tilley family. The image shows a family group of four women and one young child. It is unclear if the child is a boy or a girl, due to the custom of clothing young male children in dresses. The women are sitting or standing in two groups. To the right stands an older woman in a starched white apron, perhaps indicating that she is the housekeeper. The group on the left is of one woman standing and two women seated, one reading a newspaper or magazine. The young child reaches out one arm to her, perhaps for reassurance. The dwelling consists of two structures, one single storeyed cottage, which is perhaps the older part, and an adjoining weatherboard house with a steeply pitched roof and a prominent chimney at the front. The cottage has a shingled verandah partially covered by corrugated iron, which also covers the roof. Trees, a climbing vine and shrubs form a rather unkempt garden. On the hill rising behind the farmhouse there can be seen animals, possibly sheep, grazing.On the front: Stevenson & McNicoll. Photo. 108 Elizabeth St. Melbourne. COPIES CAN BE OBTAINED AT ANY TIME. On the back: LIGHT & TRUTH inscribed on a banner surmounted by a representation of the rising sun. Copies of this Portrait can be had at any time by sending the Name and Post Office Money Order or Stamps for the amount of order to STEVENSON & McNICOLL LATE BENSON & STEVENSON, Photographers. 108 Elizabeth Street, MELBOURNE. stevenson and mcnicoll 1883 photographs of bacchus marsh and district, farmhouses, families, women bacchus marsh -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, George W. Bell, Fence, farmhouse, Yarra Glen Road
... Fence, farmhouse, Yarra Glen Road...Eltham District Historical Society Inc 728 Main Rd Eltham melbourne yarra glen road kangaroo ground fences george w bell collection Black and white photograph of timber picket fence Yarra Glen Road Kangaroo Ground Fence, farmhouse, Yarra Glen Road Photograph George W. ...Black and white photograph of timber picket fence Yarra Glen Road Kangaroo Groundyarra glen road, kangaroo ground, fences, george w bell collection -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Elevated view of farmhouse and buildings, possibly Diamond Creek and Hurstbridge district, c.1900
... Elevated view of farmhouse and buildings, possibly Diamond Creek and Hurstbridge district, c.1900...Eltham District Historical Society Inc 728 Main Rd Eltham melbourne Diamond Creek, Farm-buildings, Fences, Horse, Hurstbridge Black and white copy of photo printed on glossy photographic paper 30.5 x 40.5 cm (12 x 16 inch); image size approx. 18.5 x 28 cm Elevated view of farmhouse and buildings, possibly Diamond Creek and Hurstbridge district, c.1900 Photograph Albert Jones ...Black and white copy of photo printed on glossy photographic paper 30.5 x 40.5 cm (12 x 16 inch); image size approx. 18.5 x 28 cmdiamond creek, farm-buildings, fences, horse, hurstbridge -
Bacchus Marsh & District Historical SocietyPhotograph, Jeffrey family and farmhouse Coimadai 1883
... Jeffrey family and farmhouse Coimadai 1883...Jeffrey family and farmhouse Coimadai 1883 Photograph ...This photograph is believed to be of the farm "Glencairn" at Coimadai near Bacchus Marsh. The family includes Mrs Alice Jeffrey, Mr William Jeffrey, daughter Annie and two sons. The sheep held by Mr. Jeffrey appears to be a Cheviot sheep, which originated in the Borderlands between the north of England and Scotland. The unusual lead, which has a handle, suggests that this sheep was often exhibited at Agricultural Shows and may have won prizes in its class. Small photographic copy of an original Carte de Visite picture. Housed in the album, 'Photographs of Bacchus Marsh and District in 1883 by Stevenson and McNicoll'. The image shows a family group. They are standing in the garden in front of a farm house. The group comprises two women and three men. The older man on the right of the picture is believed to be William Jeffrey who is holding a sheep on a lead with a handle. A dog stands in front of a younger man in the centre of the picture. In the background is the weatherboard farm house, a simple construction with two large chimneys and a skillion extension.On the front: Stevenson & McNicoll. Photo. 108 Elizabeth St. Melbourne. COPIES CAN BE OBTAINED AT ANY TIME. On the back: LIGHT & TRUTH inscribed on a banner surmounted by a representation of the rising sun. Copies of this Portrait can be had at any time by sending the Name and Post Office Money Order or Stamps for the amount of order to STEVENSON & McNICOLL LATE BENSON & STEVENSON, Photographers. 108 Elizabeth Street, MELBOURNE. stevenson and mcnicoll 1883 photographs of bacchus marsh and district, farmers, jeffrey family, glencairn, farms, sheep -
Castlemaine Art MuseumPainting, Elma Roach, Farmhouse near Bright, 1912-1931
... Farmhouse near Bright...Castlemaine Art Museum 14 Lyttleton Street Castlemaine goldfields Farmhouse near Bright Painting Elma Roach ...Purchased, 1943 -
Kingston ArtsPainting, Roderick Jerard, Deserted Farmhouse, 1979
... Deserted Farmhouse...Kingston Arts 979 Nepean Hwy (Cnr South Road and Nepean Hwy, 100 metres from Moorabbin train station) Moorabbin melbourne Deserted Farmhouse Painting Roderick Jerard ... -
Federation University Art CollectionPainting, Landscape with Farmhouse by David Alexander, 1953
... Landscape with Farmhouse by David Alexander...Alexander, 53" Framed oil painting depicting a landscape with mountains. Landscape with Farmhouse by David Alexander Painting David Alexander ...This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 1000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Framed oil painting depicting a landscape with mountains.Signed and dated lower left corner "D. Alexander, 53"art, artwork, david alexander, available, landscape -
City of Ballarat LibrariesPhotograph, Bambrook Family and Farmhouse circa 1905
... Bambrook Family and Farmhouse circa 1905....Bambrook Glendaruel House Housing Bambrook Family and Farmhouse circa 1905. Photograph Photograph ...The family names have been handwritten. bambrook, glendaruel, house, housing -
Department of Health and Human ServicesPhotograph, Photo of front of Leawarra Girls Hostel at Winlaton - The hostel was originally a farmhouse and was converted into a hostel - Established by the Health Department in 1956
... Photo of front of Leawarra Girls Hostel at Winlaton - The hostel was originally a farmhouse and was converted into a hostel - Established by the Health Department in 1956...Department of Health and Human Services 50 Lonsdale St Melbourne melbourne Photo of front of Leawarra Girls Hostel at Winlaton - The hostel was originally a farmhouse and was converted into a hostel - Established by the Health Department in 1956 Photograph Photograph ... -
Department of Health and Human ServicesPhotograph, Photo of side of Leawarra Girls Hostel at Winlaton - The hostel was originally a farmhouse and was converted into a hostel - Established by the Health Department in 1956
... Photo of side of Leawarra Girls Hostel at Winlaton - The hostel was originally a farmhouse and was converted into a hostel - Established by the Health Department in 1956...Department of Health and Human Services 50 Lonsdale St Melbourne melbourne Photo of side of Leawarra Girls Hostel at Winlaton - The hostel was originally a farmhouse and was converted into a hostel - Established by the Health Department in 1956 Photograph Photograph ... -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Coloured photograph, Mullins Farmhouse East Burwood, 1982
... Mullins Farmhouse East Burwood...House now demolished. Mullins Farmhouse East Burwood Photograph Coloured photograph ...Coloured photo of Old House in Burwood Highway, East Burwood. West of Springvale Road. Mullens Orchard & home. House now demolished.orchards, mullens -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Photograph - Black and white copy, Fels Farmhouse
... Fels Farmhouse...Horse name is Jim. Fels Farmhouse Photograph Black and white copy ...Horse and cart reins held by Charlie Mundy. Horse name is Jim.fels farm, poultry farm, burwood -
Kew Historical Society IncPhotograph - 'Neama', Studley Park Road, 1978
... Original colour positive photograph (Kodak print) of the main house of 'Neama', colloquially known as the 'farmhouse'. Photographed by Stewart West in April 1978 (it was later demolished by the Villa Maria Society)....Annotated reverse: "Front view of Neama / Farmhouse on St Paul's School for the Blind Children / Fernhurst Estate"...Rare colour photograph of what was once a significant house in Kew. st paul's school for the blind neama Studley Park Road -- kew (Vic.) historic houses -- kew (Vic.) villa Maria society Annotated reverse: "Front view of Neama / Farmhouse on St Paul's School for the Blind Children / Fernhurst Estate" Original colour positive photograph (Kodak print) of the main house of 'Neama', colloquially known as the 'farmhouse'. ...Edward Augustus Atkyns was born in Wiltshire, England in 1840. His family emigrated to Australia in 1852. As a young man he was a keen cricketer and played at the first cricket ground in the district, located between Barkers Road and Hawthorn Grove, on the site of the future Barker railway station. Atkyns was admitted to the Victorian Bar in 1861, initially working in his father’s practice. He sat as a local magistrate in both Kew and Hawthorn and acted as solicitor for several shire councils. Elected to the Hawthorn Borough Council in 1863 at the age of 23, he served in that municipality as mayor in 1866-67. By 1877, he had moved to Kew where he lived at Neama in Studley Park Road, a property later incorporated into the St Paul’s School for the Blind.Rare colour photograph of what was once a significant house in Kew.Original colour positive photograph (Kodak print) of the main house of 'Neama', colloquially known as the 'farmhouse'. Photographed by Stewart West in April 1978 (it was later demolished by the Villa Maria Society).Annotated reverse: "Front view of Neama / Farmhouse on St Paul's School for the Blind Children / Fernhurst Estate"st paul's school for the blind, neama, studley park road -- kew (vic.), historic houses -- kew (vic.), villa maria society -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Article, Learning exchange in new scene, 1976
... who wished to continue their education could do so at 'The Farmhouse' in Edward street, Mitcham....Young people who have left school but who wished to continue their education could do so at 'The Farmhouse' in Edward street, Mitcham....Whitehorse Historical Society Inc. 2-10 Deep Creek Road Mitcham melbourne who wished to continue their education could do so at 'The Farmhouse' in Edward street, Mitcham. The Farmhouse Learning exchanges Morris Joe Community Services City of Nunawading Young people who have left school but Young people who have left school but who wished to continue their education could do so at 'The Farmhouse' in Edward street, Mitcham. ...Young people who have left school butYoung people who have left school but who wished to continue their education could do so at 'The Farmhouse' in Edward street, Mitcham.Young people who have left school butthe farmhouse, learning exchanges, morris, joe, community services, city of nunawading -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedPhotograph - Matthews Hill Farmhouse Photograph
... This is the original Matthew's Hill farmhouse. It was located on the North East corner of Derby Road (Now Mattrews Street) and Cornwall Road Sunshine....5626 - Matthews Hill Farmhouse Photo 01.JPEG...Matthews Hill Sunshine Matthews Street 5626 - Matthews Hill Farmhouse Photo 01.JPEG Digital photograph Photograph Matthews Hill Farmhouse Photograph ...The Matthews Hill area forms part of the Grand Junction Estate and Matthews Hill Precinct, one of Sunshine’s earliest residential subdivisions. - The Grand Junction Estate was first subdivided in 1886. - The southern half of what is now Matthews Hill was subdivided between 1911 and 1925. - This makes the precinct one of Sunshine’s earliest planned residential neighbourhoods, predating much of the interwar suburban expansion. The precinct stretches between Dickson Street and Matthews Street, bounded by Kingaroy Road, McKay Street, Servante Street, and the railway line. This is the original Matthew's Hill farmhouse. It was located on the North East corner of Derby Road (Now Mattrews Street) and Cornwall Road Sunshine.This is one of a few photographs of the original farmhouses in Sunshine. The local area is known as Matthews Hill, named after the original farm owner.5626 - Matthews Hill Farmhouse Photo 01.JPEGmatthews hill, sunshine, matthews street -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Article, Historic House Goes, 1987
... It was once a Police Station and also a farmhouse for a Dairy....It was once a Police Station and also a farmhouse for a Dairy....It was once a Police Station and also a farmhouse for a Dairy. Historic House Goes Article Article ...One of Blackburn's oldest cottages has been demolished.One of Blackburn's oldest cottages has been demolished. More than a century old, the 4 roomed cottage at 1 Cottage Street, Blackburn, was the only survivor of several which are believed to have given the street its name. It was once a Police Station and also a farmhouse for a Dairy.One of Blackburn's oldest cottages has been demolished. houses, cottage street, blackburn, no. 1, stanford, walter, stanford, marion -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumPainting - Watercolour, Georg Rosenkranz, Finnigan's Farm at Graytown, 1941/2
... Watercolour painting of farmhouse and surrounding trees...Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum 49 Hogan Street Tatura the-murray Artist Georg Rosenkranz, crewman aboard the HSK Kormoran, painted this while at Graytown Prisoner of War Camp. graytown pow camp georg rosenkranz illustrations watercolour Watercolour painting of farmhouse and surrounding trees Finnigan's Farm at Graytown Painting - Watercolour Georg Rosenkranz ...Artist Georg Rosenkranz, crewman aboard the HSK Kormoran, painted this while at Graytown Prisoner of War Camp.Watercolour painting of farmhouse and surrounding treesgraytown pow camp, georg rosenkranz, illustrations, watercolour -
Stawell Historical Society IncBook, Researching Your Family History With Victorian Land Records
... Ring Spine Green Cover with picture of farmhouse...Research aid Research Australian Institute of Genealogical STudIES Ring Spine Green Cover with picture of farmhouse Researching Your Family History With Victorian Land Records Book ...Research aid Ring Spine Green Cover with picture of farmhouseAustralian Institute of Genealogical STudIES research -
Clunes MuseumPainting, Margaret Sutherland
... Gilded, decorative framed watercolour of farmhouse with cream mat...Sutherland, 1st Mayor of Clunes Gilded, decorative framed watercolour of farmhouse with cream mat Painting PAINTING Margaret Sutherland ...Margaret Sutherland was the daughter of the first mayor of the Borough of Clunes, Charles Tytler Sutherland. He was elected Council Member 8/10/1861, elected Chairman 25/2/1862, elected Mayor 1/10/1863 - 8/8/1867, resigned from council 14/2/1867. He served as a councilor and mayor in the 1930'sGilded, decorative framed watercolour of farmhouse with cream matOn reverse, on paper glued, written in blue texta; For Clunes Museum, painted by Margaret Sutherland, daughter of C.T. Sutherland, 1st Mayor of Clunescharles sutherland, watercolour -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Photograph, early 1900's
... Photograph of group of 3 people in front of farmhouse? with a horse, dog and cow. Very tall Chimney....Horse, cow and dog in photo. group photograph early dwelling Photograph of group of 3 people in front of farmhouse? with a horse, dog and cow. Very tall Chimney. ...Three people standing outside early dwelling. Horse, cow and dog in photo.Photograph of group of 3 people in front of farmhouse? with a horse, dog and cow. Very tall Chimney.group photograph, early dwelling -
Friends of WestgarthtownPainting, John Borrack, Ziebells, German Lane, South View, c. 1970s
... Watercolour depicting Ziebell Farmhouse from the north, Thomastown and Mernda. ...One work shows the farmhouse and milking shed as seen from the cemetery: the other captures the view from the front garden toward the former vegetable garden. ...Painted from Gardenia Road. The extensive farm complex on the right. (Western side of Gardenia Road). was demolished in 1972 for housing development. Buildings shown are cowshed, hay barn, engine shed and stables. Painted in the late afternoon, the lengthening shadows and lowering sky, could presage the ominous fate awaiting the farm with development. The Ziebell Farm was known as “The Pines†and sadly none of the many that proliferated there remain. Today they would be equivalent to those at the cemetery, having been planted at the same time. Provenance: John Borrack CollectionThese two paintings by acclaimed Victorian artist John Borrack, a direct descendant of the Ziebell family through his mother Augusta, hold substantial artistic, historical, and familial significance for Ziebell’s Farmhouse Museum and the broader Westgarthtown narrative. Borrack, recognised as one of Australia’s leading landscape painters, is known for his sensitive, precise and atmospheric depictions of place. His professional standing and artistic skill considerably elevate the cultural value of these works. The paintings depict Ziebell’s Farmhouse and the associated outbuildings on the opposite side of Gardenia Road, capturing the rural character of the property prior to subdivision and suburban encroachment. They function as accurate visual records of the farm’s earlier setting and the self-sufficient lifestyle. Their documentary value is amplified by Borrack’s own reflections: he explained that he made the original sketches in the 1950s and later, in the 1970s, “decided to make a positive record of what the farm looked like”, developing these paintings from those earlier drawings. One work shows the farmhouse and milking shed as seen from the cemetery: the other captures the view from the front garden toward the former vegetable garden. Their provenance deepens their significance. As works created by a Ziebell descendant who consciously sought to record his family heritage, the paintings embody intergenerational memory, personal connection, and the enduring legacy of the Ziebell family within Victoria’s cultural landscape. They enrich the museum’s interpretive capacity, offering rare artistic insight into the historic farmstead and contributing meaningfully to the preservation and understanding of Westgarthtown’s heritage. Watercolour depicting Ziebell Farmhouse from the north, Thomastown and Mernda. In gold frame with cream border.Artist signature: John Borrack; 70's Ziebells German Lane South Viewillustrations, watercolours, john borrack, ziebell, watercolour, painting -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical SocietyPhotograph - B/W, C 1900
... Road leading to Mt William goldfield 1900. George Mason's farmhouse on right hand side of road....ACCESS ROUTES Roads MINING Ladysmith Road leading to Mt William goldfield 1900. George Mason's farmhouse on right hand side of road. Photograph B/W ...In early 1900, three Emmett brothers, with support from George Mason, set about following up a report of gold in the area. Confirmation of gold led to a gold rush in June 1900. Traffic from Ararat and Willaura passed Mason's Farm and it was on Mason's land that the first settlement, Ladysmith, sprang up.Road leading to Mt William goldfield 1900. George Mason's farmhouse on right hand side of road.access routes, roads, mining, ladysmith
