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Upper Yarra Museum
Negative Photographic Reproduction, Mr & Mrs Errey. First Settlers at Hazeldene
... Mr & Mrs Errey. First Settlers at Hazeldene... Photographic Reproduction Mr & Mrs Errey. First Settlers at Hazeldene ...Black and White Negative of Mr & Mrs Errey from Hazeldene Negative Black white. Scanned at 600 dpi.first, settlers, house, errey, hazeldene, sandy ross -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book - Booklet, Gary Presland, Booklet titled 'The Whitehorse Landscape' as seen by the first settlers by Gary Presland, 2011. Contains photographs of flora and fauna plus details of the local weather and geology, 2011
... first settlers by Gary Presland, 2011. Contains photographs of...The Whitehorse Landscape as seen by the first settlers... 'The Whitehorse Landscape' as seen by the first settlers by Gary Presland ...The Whitehorse Landscape as seen by the first settlers contains elements of natural history, geology, weather, local hydrology, vegetation and Fauna. With list of sources, glossary of terms and index. With photographs.25 page booklet, indexed. White covers with picture on front and embedded in the text. +Additional Keywords: Presland, GaryThe Whitehorse Landscape' -
Federation University Historical Collection
Newsclip, H.W. Lempriere, Hepburn First Settlers in Ballarat Colonisation
... Hepburn First Settlers in Ballarat Colonisation... Newsclip Hepburn First Settlers in Ballarat Colonisation Image ...Image of a newsclip on the Hepburn family of Smeatonjohn hepburn, elizabeth hepburn, smeton, major mitchell, david coghill, squatters, learmonth brothers, smeaton house, chatham holmes collection, charlott plains, kerrin's bridge -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, The Whitehorse landscape as seen by the first settlers, 2011
... The Whitehorse landscape as seen by the first settlers... by the first settlers This book describes the type of vegetation ...This book describes the type of vegetation that covered the landscapes of the area, where streams flowed, when wetlands occurred and which species of mammals, birds, reptiles, fish & insects inhabited the area. Author: Gary Presland.This book describes the type of vegetation that covered the landscapes of the area, where streams flowed, when wetlands occured and which species of mammals, birds, reptitles, fish & isects inhabited the area. Author: Gary Presland.whitehorse region, natural history, vegetation, fauna, geology, (mr) gary presland -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, The Whitehorse landscape as seen by the first settlers, 2011
... The Whitehorse landscape as seen by the first settlers... as seen by the first settlers Natural history of the Whitehorse ...Natural history of the Whitehorse area as at the 1830s.Natural history of the Whitehorse area as at the 1830s.Natural history of the Whitehorse area as at the 1830s.natural sciences, native plants, city of whitehorse -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Booklet, Port Melbourne Historical and Preservation Society (PMHPS), The story of Sandridge, how the first settlers came to Port Melbourne. A history for children, c 1999
... The story of Sandridge, how the first settlers came to Port... of Sandridge, how the first settlers came to Port Melbourne. A history ...Sponsored by Holden and produced by Port Melbourne Historical and Preservation SocietyA square buff coloured booklet with a black and white drawing of a rowing boat on the cover. Brief history of the History of Port Melbourne.Booklet is notated in red, dates and extra information.sandridge lagoon, garden city, piers and wharves - town pier, piers and wharves - railway pier, melbourne to hobson's bay railway, built environment, heritage, caroline frederica liardet, wilbraham frederick evelyn liardet, port melbourne yacht club, thomas swallow, william morley, david thomas, peter lalor, andrew plummer -
Numurkah & District Historical Society
Photo - Horse & cart
... horse, cart, first settlers, victoria's 150th celebrations... Back: Re-enactment of the arrival of first settlers... of the arrival of first settlers to the district. Staged by the Numurkah ...Sepia photo of a person in a horse & cart. Photo is outlined by a cream (& gold decoration) mounting board, inside a wooden frame with glass.(see photo) Front: 150th Anniversary Celebrations 31-3-1985 Back: Re-enactment of the arrival of first settlers to the district. Staged by the Numurkah Historical Society during Victoria's 150th Anniversary Celebrations 1985horse, cart, first settlers, victoria's 150th celebrations, re-enactment -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, On these pleasant slope's: a story of Surrey Hills, 2015
... Hills. Includes: First settlers, location, early land sales...: First settlers, location, early land sales, commerce and trade..... Includes: First settlers, location, early land sales, commerce ...Sourced via conversations with those interested in Surrey Hills History. Including Alan Holt, Jack McLean, Frank Bamford, Jocelyn Hall. Includes: Topographical maps, first Elgar Survey. First Wesleyan Church in Surrey Hills. Bibliography on P.50 (last numbered page) Provides a chronological history of Surrey Hills. Includes: First settlers, location, early land sales, commerce and trade.Provides a chronological history of Surrey Hills. Includes: First settlers, location, early land sales, commerce and trade.Back of Title page: To the Surrey Hills Historical / Arthur E. Tonkinfreehold investment and banking company, windsor park estate, (mr) dennis delany, mont albert village, surrey hills - history, royal hotel, surrey hills, humberstone's hotel, chatham state school, holy trinity church, lydswood, lugano, (mr) john butler maling, (mr) john hanlon knipe, mont albert primary school, (mr) james sneddon, (mr) arthur tonkin -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Fresh light on Mitcham's history, 27/09/1961 12:00:00 AM
... Believed to be the first settler in Mitcham and who... grandfather David Boyle, believed to be the first settler in Mitcham... grandfather David Boyle, believed to be the first settler in Mitcham ...Article in Eastern Times of 27/9/1961 by C.H. Boyle on his grandfather David Boyle.Article in Eastern Times of 27/9/1961 by C.H. Boyle on his grandfather David Boyle, believed to be the first settler in Mitcham and who assisted Baron Von Mueller in his capacity as a botanist.Article in Eastern Times of 27/9/1961 by C.H. Boyle on his grandfather David Boyle.boyle, david, boyle, c.h., pioneers -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph
... Island's first settler.... - head and shoulders. Phillip Island's first settler. One ...One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of John McHaffie - head and shoulders. Phillip Island's first settler.local history, photography, photographs, john d mchaffie, black & white photograph, john mchaffie, early settlers, john jenner, bryant west -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Police|Greenway, Graham|Boyle, David, n.d
... Great great grandson of David Boyle, the first white..., Great great grandson of David Boyle, the first white settler..., Great great grandson of David Boyle, the first white settler ...First Const. Graham Greenway awarded Police Valor Badge. Great great grandson of David Boyle, the first white settler in Vermont.First Const. Graham Greenway awarded Police Valor Badge, Great great grandson of David Boyle, the first white settler in Vermont.First Const. Graham Greenway awarded Police Valor Badge. Great great grandson of David Boyle, the first white settler in Vermont.police, greenway, graham, boyle, david -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, late 19th century - early 20th century
... on back - Mr & Mrs Robt Ingram were the first settlers... & Mrs Robt Ingram were the first settlers at Bonang at Bonang ...Robert Ingram and his family were very early settlers in Bonang - possibly the first at Bonang House.This item is associated with the Ingram family early settlers in the Bonang district.A small black / white photograph of an elderly lady, wearing a dark dress, sitting against a wall. She is wearing a bonnet and has glasses.on back - Mr & Mrs Robt Ingram were the first settlers at Bonang at Bonang House.ingram-bonang -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Illustration, Arundel Wrighte, n.d
... Photocopy of photograph of Arundel Wrighte, first settler... of photograph of Arundel Wrighte, first settler in Box Hill, arrived ...Photocopy of photograph of Arundel Wrighte, first settler in Box Hill, arrived 1840, From 'A Tale of Box Hill' by Ivan Southall.wrighte, arundel -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, David Boyle was first settler in Mitcham, n.d
... David Boyle was first settler in Mitcham... grandfather was believed to be the first settler in the Mitcham... Mitcham melbourne Article Article David Boyle was first settler ...Article in the Eastern Times quoting Robert Boyle whose grandfather was believed to be the first settler in the Mitcham district c1830.Article in the Eastern Times quoting Robert Boyle whose grandfather was believed to be the first settler in the Mitcham district c1830. The grandfather was David Boyle.Article in the Eastern Times quoting Robert Boyle whose grandfather was believed to be the first settler in the Mitcham district c1830. boyle, robert, boyle, david, pioneers -
Federation University Historical Collection
Newspaper, Ballarat Courier, Ballarat 150 years: Supplement to the Ballarat Courier, 1988, 17 March 1988
... first settlers... period first settlers anderson family ballarat pioneers ...Collection of photographs and articles telling the history of Ballarat from the 1800sNewspaper - tabloid1838 pastoral period, first settlers, anderson family, ballarat pioneers, aborigines, goldfields, eureka, school of mines, technical school, ballarat clubs, victorian city -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Geoffrey Blainey, Our Side of the Country, 1984
... Victorian First settlers... history Victorian First settlers Murray River Walsh St library ...Hardcover w/ Dust JacketSigned on title page - "Best Wishes, Geoffrey Blainey" Thank You card inside from Patrick McCaughey, dated 19/7/84australia history, victorian first settlers, murray river, walsh st library -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, John Cook, 1978-79
... First settlers... McHaffie Lagoon Ventnor Phillip Island John Cook First settlers ...The McHaffie brothers came to Phillip Island in 1842. They settled on the sheltered, west side of the Island. William went back to Scotland leaving David in sole charge of the property.Site of the first house built on Phillip island at Ventnor, showing the McHaffie Lagoon.coloured photograph, mchaffie lagoon, ventnor phillip island, john cook, first settlers -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, Re-enactment of the arrival in the City of Knox of first white settler, 1988
... Re-enactment of the arrival in the City of Knox of first... Society to a re-enactment of the arrival of the first white... of the arrival of the first white settler to Knox, Rev James Clow.... of the arrival in the City of Knox of first white settler An invitation ...An invitation from the Mayor and Councillors of the City of Knox in conjunction with Knox Historical SocietyAn invitation from the Mayor and Councillors of the City of Knox in conjunction with Knox Historical Society to the President of Nunawading Historical Society to a re-enactment of the arrival of the first white settler to Knox, Rev James Clow.An invitation from the Mayor and Councillors of the City of Knox in conjunction with Knox Historical Society city of knox, knox historical society, nunawading historical society, clow, james (rev) -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph
... with elbow resting on base of column. Wife of the first settler.... Wife of the first settler, her husband leased Phillip Island ...One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of Mrs J. D. McHaffie - posed - standing with elbow resting on base of column. Wife of the first settler, her husband leased Phillip Island as a sheep run in 1842.local history, photography, photographs, mchaffie, black & white photograph, mrs j d mchaffie, early settlers, john jenner, bryant west -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Tom Wilson, c1991
... was the first settler - claims that Jack McClose was first and Rooks... Wilson. Denies claim that Boyle was the first settler - claims ...Manuscript notes on local history and criticism about Nunawading Council by Tom Wilson. Denies claim that Boyle was the first settler - claims that Jack McClose was first and Rooks family second.Manuscript notes on local history and criticism about Nunawading Council by Tom Wilson. Denies claim that Boyle was the first settler - claims that Jack McClose was first and Rooks family second.Manuscript notes on local history and criticism about Nunawading Council by Tom Wilson. Denies claim that Boyle was the first settler - claims that Jack McClose was first and Rooks family second.local history, wilson, tom, mcclose, jack, mcclose, beryl, logan, jack -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Artwork, other - Engraving / Illustration, n.d
... First European settlers...First European settlers Henty Stephen Henty STEPHEN HENTY'S ...Illustration. Depiction of Steven Henty's homestead, overlooking Portland Bay (view from sea, looking towards land). The dwelling is on the top of a hill with smoke coming out of the chimney and a group of people in front. Birds in flight in the foreground. There is a smaller bordered illustration on the bottom right-hand corner featuring a number of small dwellings near water, two people on a boat and a number of people on the foreshore. Image has been cut from a book, text on reverse of the image.STEPHEN HENTY'S HOMESTEAD Signature in left hand side of main image and signature of the right-hand side of the border of the smaller image. Both are illegible.first european settlers, henty, stephen henty -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph
... of the first official settler on Churchill Island - 1866.... Rogers seated in wheel chair. Wife of the first official settler ...One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of Mrs John Rogers seated in wheel chair. Wife of the first official settler on Churchill Island - 1866.local history, photography, photographs, mrs john rogers, black & white photograph, early settlers, churchill island, john jenner, bryant west -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Edward Joseph Price and Grandson
... of the Village Settlement and became the first settler, moving his family... John. E. Joseph was the first settler in the Village... of Edward John. E. Joseph was the first settler in the Village ...John Lundy-Clarke grew up in the Kalorama/Mt Dandenong area and later in life (1972-74) began to write a comprehensive history of the district working from an original settlement map in an effort to cover all areas. Edward Joseph Price took out Lot 1, Section 1 of the Village Settlement and became the first settler, moving his family up into a slab hut on his selection in 1896. Edward Joseph had two sons (Charles Joseph and Edward John) and a daughter (Kathleen Nathalie Caroline). Edward Joseph Price is holding his grandson Teddie, son of Edward John Price. Photo taken 1936.Black and white photograph in close up showing an old man with a white beard wearing a brimmed hat holding a male toddler under the arms. Reverse of photograph has handwritten description by John Lundy-Clarke.Edward Joseph Price and his grandson Teddie son of Edward John. E. Joseph was the first settler in the Village Settlement choosing LOT 1, part of which is still family property (1974). He worked for the surveyors who were marking out the blocks, and disregarded their advice as to which had the best soil, and so doing he obtained the best commercially. He died in 1943 leaving two sons & daughter. Edward John born 1899 died 1974. Charles born 1892 died 1958. Kathleen born 1895 died 1954. Wife Annie nee Ross died 1932.edward joseph price, edward john price, teddie price -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - SHIRE OF MARONG 1864 - 1964, 1964
... of The First Settlers (?) in these area. Blue cover. 36 pages... with the names of The First Settlers (?) in these area. Blue cover. 36 ...Shire of Marong 1864 - 1964. A history of the shire. Contains Two (2) maps of the area on the inside back and front covers. Another illustration shows the division of the Electoral Boundaries and the types of Flora in each riding. At the back is an illustration indicating the break-up of the area with the names of The First Settlers (?) in these area. Blue cover. 36 pages. With index. B&W photos.book, bendigo, marong shire -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Image, Edward Henty, c1870
... ), the first permanent settler in the Port Phillip district (later... March 1810 – 14 August 1878), the first permanent settler ...Edward Henty was part of the pioneering family who settled at Portland and Merino Downs in Victoria.Portrait of Edward Henty (28 March 1810 – 14 August 1878), the first permanent settler in the Port Phillip district (later Victoria), Australia.politician, portrait, edward henty -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, The Wagon Road, c1970s
... The Wagon Road. Built 1876 – 8. The first settler’s road.... Built 1876 – 8. The first settler’s road in the Ranges as apart ...The old Wagon Road built 1876-1878. This photograph has a detailed inscription on the back handwritten by John Lundy-Clarke in 1974.The Wagon Road. Built 1876 – 8. The first settler’s road in the Ranges as apart from Dray Tracks. Was built through Jeeves Selection, Crown Allotment “C” named “Jeeves saddle” and removed the monopoly held over travel through the Gap. jeeves saddle, kalorama, road, wagon road, john lundy-clarke -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Georgiana McHaffie
... of information on the lives of the first settlers in Phillip Island.... of information on the lives of the first settlers in Phillip Island ...Georgiana kept a diary which is a reliable source of information on the lives of the first settlers in Phillip Island.Large black and white photograph of Georgiana McHaffie as a studio portraitgeorgiana mchaffie, photographs, pioneers, diaries, portrait -
Ukrainian Historical Society Sunshine
Photo, First, Grade 7 graduating class 1960 Ivan Franko school
... of Ukrainian school of our first settlers' familes to Australia.... grades of Ukrainian school of our first settlers' familes ...Graduating students were the first to complete 7 grades of Ukrainian school of our first settlers' familes to Australia.Black and white photo on thick cardboard paper -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Bessie Larkins, 1994 c
... O'Rourke family believed to be the first settlers in Buchan... Entrance gippsland O'Rourke family believed to be the first ...O'Rourke family believed to be the first settlers in Buchan area, faving runs at Suggan Buggan Black Mountain WulgulmerangColour photograph of the O'Rourke family grave at the old Black Mountaine homestead Black Mountain Victoriaalpine region, waterways -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Plaque, Ringwood Library, commemorating Golden Jubilee of Ringwood's severance from Lilydale Shire. 1974
... THE LABOUR OF RINGWOOD'S FIRST SETTLERS WHO FOLLOWED THE DISCOVERERS... ALSO COMMEMORATE THE LABOUR OF RINGWOOD'S FIRST SETTLERS WHO ...Plaque reads: IN THIS YEAR, 1974, WHEN AUSTRALIA IS CELEBRATING THE BI-CENTENARY OF THE BIRTH OF THAT GREAT NAVIGATOR AND CATOGRAPHER, MATTHEW FLINDERS, IT IS FITTING THAT WE ALSO COMMEMORATE THE LABOUR OF RINGWOOD'S FIRST SETTLERS WHO FOLLOWED THE DISCOVERERS, EXPLORERS & SURVEYORS, CLEARED THE FORESTED HILLS AND PLOUGHED THE HARD GROUND BEFORE PLANTING THEIR ORCHARDS. ERECTED BY THE RINGWOOD HISTORICAL RESEARCH GROUP, 26TH OCTOBER, 1974 ON THE OCCASION OF THE GOLDEN JUBILEE OF RINGWOOD'S SEVERANCE FROM LILYDALE SHIRETyped below photograph, '1974 - Plaque Ringwood Library' and on backing sheet, 'Before the plaque was finally fitted in I had a new 1974 ten cent piece slipped in behind it. R. Pullin, Archivist, RHR Group'.