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Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Keith Rash, Descendant of Thomas Hiscock at the Hiscock Obelisk , Buninyong, 04/08/1951
Buninyong celebrated 100 years since Hiscock discovered gold there in August 1851.Black and white photograph showing the five descendants of Thomas Hiscock stand in front of the Buninyong granite obelisk which recognises Hiscock's gold discovery at Buninyong in 1851. Verso: "Buninyong Gold Centenary 4 Aug 1951 Hiscocks Obelisk Hiscock Family."hiscock, hiscocks, gold memorial, centenary, anniversary, gold discovery, buninyong, thomas hiscock, gold obelisk -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - Original B/W Photograph, Clive Brooks, Buninyong Cemetery, carved Marble headstone for Thomas Hiscock and his wife Phoebe, 9/4/1994
Part of series to record changes in BuninyongGrave of Buninyong Pioneer.A B/W photo , Buninyong Cemetery, carved Marble headstone for Thomas Hiscock and his wife Phoebe"In Memory of Thomas Hiscock who departed this life on the 25th of July 1855 aged 46 years, Hiscock the name and fame will not aris/ the crumbled in the dust, they mortal frame/ Like all true merit which is seen to rise/ Surmount the world will never end my fame. Phoebe, wife of above, Died March 22nd 1894 aged 84 years."buninyong, cemetery, headstone, graves, discovery of gold, hiscock -
Jewish Museum of Australia
ceramic platter, Fiona Hiscock, Platter for honey cake, by Fiona Hiscock, 2007
To celebrate Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year), Jews eat foods like honey cake and apple dipped in honey. Along with a special prayer, this is a way of asking God for a sweet and happy year ahead. Our contemporary Judaica collection was developed through a series of exhibitions titled Australian Contemporary Design in Jewish Ceremony I, II and III. For each of the three exhibitions, contemporary artists and crafts-makers were invited to design new objects that could be used to perform the Jewish ceremonies and rituals that had been preserved and developed by Australia’s Jewish community over the last 200 years. This collection now comprises over sixty unique and distinctive objects made using very different methods of production, including tapestry, silver-smithing, carpentry, ceramics and glass-work. These objects have been inspired by a broad spectrum of religious, spiritual, artistic and emotional responses to the ideology and practice of Jewish rituals, as well as deeply considered connections to Australia’s broader culture and landscape. judaica, ceramics, jewish new year -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, J E Barnes, Walter G. Hiscock, Mayor [of Kew] 1909-10; 1911-12, 1909
Kew achieved independence from the Boroondara Roads Board in 1860. As a new municipality, its first three leaders were designated as chairmen. On becoming a borough in 1863, its leaders were identified as mayors. The earliest photographs date from ca.1906, when the Town of Kew commissioned the noted local photographer Josiah E Barnes to produce standardised portraits of former mayors to be displayed in the Mayoral Chamber of the Town Hall. The collection also includes photographs by other well-known photographic studios such as Burlington Studios, Melba – Melbourne, Stuart Tompkins, Spencer Shier and Talma & Co. The majority of mounts identify the photographer. Eighty photographs are housed in their original frames.This portrait is one of a series of mounted and framed photographic portraits of mayors and town clerks of the former Borough, Town and City of Kew. The portraits were transferred by the City of Kew to the Kew Historical Society in March 1989. A Significance Assessment in 2018, funded by the National Library of Australia confirmed the historic, and often artistic significance of the series.Framed portrait of Cr. Walter G. Hiscock, Mayor of Kew 1909-10; 1911-12. The mounting and framing of the photograph follows a typical layout or style in that each is framed in dark wood, glazed, and laid down on an inscribed board. The inscription identifies the name of the mayor and the year/s that he/she served.Walter G. Hiscock, Mayor [of Kew] 1909-10; 1911-12australian photographers - josiah earl barnes, mayors of kew, cr. walter g. hiscock, kew (vic.) — municipal collection -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - Original B/W Photograph, Miner's cottage built on land owned by Thomas Hiscock in Learmonth St west, Buninyong, April 1994
The weatherboard cottage was built in the 1860's on land owned by Thomas Hiscock, the discoverer of gold near Buninyong township.The weatherboard cottage was built in the 1860's on land owned by Thomas Hiscock, the discoverer of gold near Buninyong. It is a good example of a miner's cottage of its era.B/W photo of Miner's cottage, Learmonth St west, Buninyong. Streetscape photo taken in 1993 of a weatherboard building with picket fence.miners cottage, house, building, weatherboard, thomas hiscock, hiscock, buninyong, learmonth st -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Journal, Michael Hiscock, Wilbraham Frederick Evelyn Liardet: Romantic visionary of the Beach 1839-1862, Feb 1995
The author, Michael Hiscock, is a descendant of Liardet (brother of Penny Blazey, gt gt gt grandaughter). He brought this copy of the Journal to the 1999 'Lee-ar-day' event and donated it to the Society.An account of the life of 'Wilbraham Frederick Evelyn Liardet: Romantic visionary of the Beach 1839-1862" by Michael Hiscock - article in LaTrobe Library Journal vol 13 no 54 pp 4-14. Also contains article on sculptor James Gilbert, and Liardet sketches. Centre fold-out has excellent reproduction of Pier Hotel in its heyday. Cover painting is "view of the North Shore Port of Melbourne"liardet family, hotels, michael hiscock, wilbraham frederick evelyn liardet, wfe liardet, georgina mccrace, gilbert james, william metcalfe, pier hotel -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet - Genealogy, Family History and Genealogical record of Thomas Hiscock, 1936
Blue soft covered book"E. Hiscock, 11 Benalla St, Benalla"thomas hiscock, gold discovery -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tram Return Vow", "Federal fund refusal 'won't halt proposal': Hiscock", 11/12/1995 12:00:00 AM
Front page of The Courier, Ballarat, Tuesday December 11, 1995 featuring the comment by Peter Hiscock director of Sovereign Hill , that federal refusal to fund the project would not halt the proposal. Article by Ian Haberfield. Features a photo of Peter Hiscock. Comments about costs, benefits of the project, and that the trams will be cherished by the community.trams, tramways, peter hiscock, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - Original Photograph, Clive Brooks, 412 Learmonth St. house on land bought by Thomas Hiscock in 1851, thought to include original smithy and residence and shop, Nov. 1991
detail of historic buildingColour Photograph, 412 Learmonth St. house on land bought by Thomas Hiscock in 1851, thought to include original smithy on left, residence and shop on right.buninyong, thomas hiscock, blacksmith, victoria and eureka store, learmonth st. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, Alison Wynd, "Ballarat trams must pay their own way: Hiscock", 7/01/1997 12:00:00 AM
Item written by Alison Wynd in The Courier, Ballarat, page 7 on 7/1/1997 reporting on a statement by the Chairman of the Ballarat Tourism Board, Peter Hiscock that trams would have run profitably if they were reintroduced to Ballarat Streets. Comments on possible staging, tourist and engineering studies and market. Includes a photo of SEC No. 31 with a Victoria St. destination at the junction in Bridge St with the Mount Pleasant line, with a women stepping from the tram. An adjacent item reports on the appointment of Robin Cooper as Victorian Transport Minister to replace Mr Alan Brown.feasibility study, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival, transport minister -
Millewa Community Pioneer Forest & Historical Society
Family History, Hiscock Kenneth & Dorothy Block 17 Yaramba
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Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, The "Q" Theatre Guild, Maritana, 1958
The "Q" Theatre Guild was formed out of the Kew Light Opera Company in 1957. It marked the transition of the company that had initially been directed by Lance Nicholls to one directed by Beatrice Oakley. It continued to perform in the Kew Recreation Hall, but, with its demolition in 1960, and the opening of the new Kew City Hall in Cotham Road, moved its productions to that venue. Productions of the "Q" Theatre Guild included The Geisha (1957), Maritana (1958), They All Do It (1959), Blossom Time (1959), Love's A Luxury (1959), There And Back & The Bohemian Girl (1960), Die Fledermaus (1960), Gay Rosalinda (1961), The Land Of Smiles (1961), Kisses For A Kid & Hansel And Gretel (1961), Die Fledermaus (1962), Monsieur Beaucaire (1964), Macbeath or The Beggar's Opera, and So To Bed.The scrapbook of annotated photographs, programmes, and newspaper reviews of which this item is a part was assembled by Marion Tilley, wardrobe mistress for, and performer in, productions by the Kew Light Opera Company and the "Q" Theatre Guild. It is significant as a remarkably complete document of theatre performances in Kew, Victoria during the 1950s and 1960s. The scrapbook, and the items individually catalogued within it, have artistic and aesthetic significance within the history of performing arts in Victoria in the middle of the 20th Century. They have social significance in that they reveal socio-cultural values and preoccupations during the period. The records also act as a history of arts activities in the Kew Recreation Hall and later in the Kew City Hall as entertainment and community arts and music precincts.Black and white photograph of Thelma Hiscock in Vincent Wallace's opera Maritana. The performance was produced by Beatrice Oakley for The "Q" Theatre Guild in 1958. Music was provided by the Kew Philharmonic Society conducted by John Trotter. Marion Tilley, the creator of the scrapbook in which the photo is pasted is given credit for designing and making the costumes. Set design was by R. Jewell. The photograph was taken on the night of 24 or 27 June when Hiscock was performing the role of Lazarillo.Marion Tilley, the creator of the scrapbook, wrote the following underneath the photograph: "Thelma Hiscock."performing arts -- kew (vic.), scrapbooks, marion tilley collection, 'q' theatre guild, kew recreation hall, musical comedy -- melbourne -- victoria -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Documents, Ballarat Gaol Tree Discovery Letter, 1958
Handwritten and typed notes on the discovery of gold at Ballarat. .1) Ballarat Gaol Tree discovery letter .2) Gold Discovery letter and Hiscock Obituary .3) Ballarat Gold Discovery overviewballarat gaol, keith rash, gaol tree, hiscock, gold discovery, ballarat gold discovery, buninyong gold discovery, norman hiscock, gold discovery obelisk -
Kilmore Historical Society
The Channings, Reprint 1908
First published 1862. This reprint 1908 for 'The People's Library'.Red cloth-bound hardcover book, spine decorated in gilt. Binding tight and square. 463 pp. Good condition.Half title page at top, 'R. Hiscock', handwritten cursive.adult fiction., whitburgh cottage collection -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, New Victorian Counties Atlas
New Victorian Counties Atlas Produced by Hiscocks and Co Published by George Robertson Date: 1874Front loose end paper has the name Emanuel Wilde, Hawkesdale written in hand writing flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime village, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, new victorian counties atlas, hiscocks and co -
Federation University Historical Collection
Sign, Ballaarat Goldfields Memorial Handicap, Geelong to Ballarat
The was conjecture as to whether Thomas Hiscock or Fred Brown was the first discoverer of gold at Ballarat. This was a novel way to decide the matter.White sign with red and black writing. The Goldfields Memorial Handicap was a 50 mile race from Geelong to Ballarat with the Gold discoverers to be contested.keith rash, thomas hiscock, fred brown, ballarat youth centre, geelong, ballarat, goldfields memorial handicap -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - Colour photograph, Framed copy of Award to Cornelius Westh from the Royal Humane Society of Australasia, 1940's
Cornelius Westh was presented with this award for attempting to rescue John James who was buried by a fall of earth in the Imperial Mine Hiscocks on 23 June 1891Record of an attempted mine rescue in the late 19th century by a prominent local citizenColoured, framed copy of an award presented to Cornelius Westh by the Royal Humane Society of AustralasiaGift of Christine Westh to Buninyong and District Historical Society February 1995mining, hiscocks, rescue, award, westh -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - Framed Colour photograph, Framed Colour Photograph of Royal Humane Society medal awarded to Cornelius Westh 18th November 1891, eb 1995
Cornelius Westh was presented with this award for attempting to rescue John James who was buried by a fall of earth in the Imperial Mine Hiscocks on 23 June 1891Record of an attempted mine rescue in the late 19th century by a prominent local citizenFramed colour photograph of Royal Humane Society medal awarded to Cornelius Westh by the Royal Humane Society of AustralasiaGift from Westh family to Buninyong and District Historical Society February 1995mining, hiscocks, rescue, award, westh -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Meeting to push for tram's return", 22/01/1996 12:00:00 AM
Article from page 1 and 2 of The Courier, Monday 22/1/1996 written by Andrew McBride that a meeting is to be held the following day at the Ballarat Town Hall to form a group to push for the return of trams to Ballarat. Quotes Peter Hiscock, Sovereign Hill Executive Director and Andrew McEvoy, Ballarat Tourism Board, Executive Officer. Also has item about the $2m upgrade of Ballarat Railway Station. Includes a photo of Peter Hiscock looking along Sturt St. from Grenville St. Photo by Alan Marini."Franklins Fresh 329" stamp in top right hand corner in black ink.trams, tramways, public meeting, ballarat railway station, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Art Gallery of Ballarat Gallery Guides tour the University of Ballarat Art Collection, 2008, 07/05/2008
Art Gallery of Ballarat Gallery Guides toured the University of Ballarat (now Federation University Australia) Art Collection on 07 May 2008. Art Gallery of Ballarat Gallery Guides stand near the Leonard French mural 'Tapestry' at the University of Ballarat Mount Helen Campus. Members of the group include Yvette Hiscock, Lorraine ? , Nicole, Gail Schuler and Univeristy of Ballarat Curator Clare Gervasoniart gallery of ballarat, art collection, gallery guides -
Conservation Volunteers
Echidna: Taxidermal Animal, To be established, Echidna - real and stylised: Taxidermal Animal - overseas visitors to CVA's head office clamour to be photographed with it, To be advised
ACRONYMS: The name of the organisation is Australian Trust for Conservation of Nature (ATCV) from 1981 to 1999 and Conservation Volunteers Australia (CVA) from 2000 onwards.............................................Last used in 1999 the Echidna logo was used for 17 years. It was designed by John Zulic, then a young graphic designer at Sovereign Hill Outdoor Museum in Ballarat, and by 2010 the longest serving employee. John was briefed by Peter Hiscock, then director of Sovereign Hill and also President of ATCV, in 1982 to design ATCV’s first logo. Through the image of the echidna John Zulic tried to capture a unique Australian identity (a combination of uniqueness, strength, resilience, role in a balanced habitat and a national feel) for a fledgling local group with big plans. John presented concept to Tim Cox and Peter Hiscock – both were enthusiastic: the rest is history. For many years newly arriving volunteers were photographed with the mascot.The echidna was synonymous with ATCV for many years. The logo appeared on team vehicles and buses and on all publications until 2000. For many years new volunteers had their photograph taken with "Eddy". Even today overseas visitors to CVA's head office clamour to be photographed with it.This item is a taxidermal (preserved and stuffed) echidna. The echidna is an Australian marsupial animal resembling the porcupine or hedgehog found in other continents. It is a nocturnal, burrowing, egg-laying mammal of the genera Tachyglossus and Zaglossus of Australia, Tasmania, and New Guinea, having a spiny coat, slender snout, and an extensible sticky tongue used for catching insects. NOTE: The provenance of this item is not yet established but it has been the unofficial "mascot" of ATCV/CVA from soon after foundation till the present.australian, echidna, mascot, logo, wildlife -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Study into demand for Ballarat trams", 27/05/1996 12:00:00 AM
Item from the Ballarat Courier of 27/5/1996, quoting Peter Hiscock that tenders would be called within the next two months to carry out a marketing study on the viability of a tourist-oriented service. Notes tie with the feasibility study which would look at the engineering aspects.In the bottom right hand corner "Courier 27/5/96".marketing study, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival -
Clunes Museum
Poster, Sovereign Press, Clunes Ceramic Award 2017, August 2017
Bartholomew, Walk, Fleming, Drew, Garson, Spoehr, Shatrov, Pilven, Spronk, Lucas, Srivilasa, Mossman, Huhn, Bish, Miliekowski, Thurgate, Murphy, Plumridge, Secombe, Jo, Hiscock, Arregui, Hoffman, Austin, Coad, Kerr-Grant, Williams, Fraser, McGinn, Warren, Ozawa, Franzi, Wemyss, Taylor, Rankine, Jackson, Dobson, Bosworth, Ii, McKenna, Sawyer, Mason, DeMaine, GreenwoodA4 size, 2 sided colour printed poster. Front shows photos of finalist's ceramic pieces. Back shows artist name, title of piece and price. Front also shows exhibition dates and location and back lists sponsors.Nilceramic, awards -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Colour Digital, Ballarat Reform League Inc Monument at Buninyong, 12/11/2012
Before the end of August 1851 the government had decided to charge a large licence fee for the right to search for gold. When news of that decision reached the Buninyong diggings, the first protest on the Victorian goldfields was held. The monument to that meeting has been placed at the site where it is believed that the meeting took place, in Hiscock Gully Road, about 400 metres from the Midland Highway.Colour photograph of a rock with a commemorative plaque outlining goldfields agitation at Buninyong.The plaque on the monument reads:- "Plaque on the Ballarat Reform League Inc. Monument at Buninyong, 2012. After the discovery of gold at Buninyong in August 1851 the government announced that the diggers would be charged a large licence fee. The injustice of that decision sparked a public protest here at the diggings. 'Buninyong 26 August - Tonight for the first time since Australia rose from the bossum of the ocean, were men strong in their sense of right, lifting up a protest against an impending wrong, and protesting against the Government. (Melbourne Argus, 20 August 1851)"ballarat reform league inc, goldfields agitation, buninyong monument, eureka stockade -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Tram return plan wins enthusiastic support", 24/01/1996 12:00:00 AM
Article from page 3 of The Courier, Wednesday 24/1/1996 written by Ian Haberfield reporting on the public meeting held the previous night at the Town Hall Ballarat. Quotes Peter Hiscock, Richard Gilbert, Jenny Beacham (Labor Candidate for Ballarat), Paul Jenkins, Vern Robson.trams, tramways, public meeting, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Documents, Documents Relating to the Re-establishment of the Golden Point - Mt Pleasant Progress Association, 1983-1997
Mara Gluyas was secretary of this organisation for 11 continuous years (1983-1994), and President Ian McKinnon was President for 9 years from 1983-1992). The inaugural 1983 committee was Ian McKinnon, Mara Gluyas, N. Strange, A. Graham, M. Davidson, M. Adams, Peter Hiscock, Ian Blomeley. The Association was concerned with the advancement of the Ballarat area in general and to promote Golden Point - Mt Pleasant area in particular. Small box with purple lid filled with the constitution, minutes associated with the Golden Point - Mt Pleasant Progress Association, and lists of members.mara glouyas, ian mckinnon, sovereign hill, pearce's park rotunda, elms, tree planting, sovereign hill lookout reserve, christmas carols, mine collapse, former golden point direction indicator, signage, norm strange, golden mount historical mines direction indicator, yarrowee creek tree planting committee, peady street, pearce street, barry davis, nerrina tip, ballarat observatory, carols by candlelight, yarrowee park project, magpie street bbq park, neighbourhood watch, magpie street park, cobden street, pryor street bus shelter, hill street, urban wildlife corridor, south street bluestone gutter, eastern baths site, grant street, street lighting, magpie street, letterhead, aboriginal advancement league, golden point primary school, sunnyside woollen mill, ballarat west goldfields, fred hunt, kerry daniell, craig ford, jack colin greville, jack colin greville plaque at mt pleasant lookout, golden point school oval -
Ruyton Girls' School
Newsletter, Ruyton Reports, 1989
The Ruyton Reporter (formerly known as Ruyton Reports) captures the essential Ruyton Girls' School experience for the broader school community. It has been produced since 1986.The record has strong historic significance as it pertains to one of the oldest girls' school in Victoria, Australia. Ruyton was founded in 1878 in the Bulleen Road, Kew, home of newly widowed Mrs Charlotte Anderson (now High Street South). Thus, the record can be used as a reference example for research into Victorian school history. It also gives insight into the types of activities and events undertaken at Ruyton Girls' School during the period of its production. The record's significance is further enhanced by its exceptionally well-documented provenance, having remained the property of Ruyton Girls' School since its production.Black and white newsletter printed on paper with staple binding. 6 pages.Front Page: Vol. 4 No. 1 April, 1989 / R / RECTE ET FIDE LITER / RUYTON / 1878 - 1988 Reports / From Ruyton Girls' School / 12 Selbourne Road, Kew. 3101 / Telephone (03) 819 2422 / HISCOCK COURT / 1 2 / Opening and Dedication of the Margaret McRae Centre and the Hiscock Court / 5 / MARGARET MACRAE CENTRE / THIS CENTRE WAS OFFICIALLY OPENED ON / 1ST MARCH 1989 / BY MISS MARGARET STEWART McRAE. / HEAD MISTRESS OF RUYTON FROM / 1963 TO 1985 / AND NAMED IN HER HONOUR / 3 4 /ruyton girls' school, ruyton, school, students, newsletter, ruyton reports, ruyton news, kew, victoria, melbourne, girls school -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book, Box Hill High School Memoir, 1/12/2015 12:00:00 AM
A Collective Memoir of the Box Hill High School; 1950-55 Cohort and the Foundation Matriculation Class.A Collective Memoir of the Box Hill High School; 1950-55 Cohort and the Foundation Matriculation Class. School Motto 'Ad Altiora Certarrus' meaning 'To Strive Higher'A Collective Memoir of the Box Hill High School; 1950-55 Cohort and the Foundation Matriculation Class. box hill high school, hayes, robert l., hiscock, peter mcl., smith, graeme c. -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Maps of Victoria
Three maps: copies from the 19th century. 1. Handwritten 'Dept of Lands & Survey 1876'. 2. Map of the Ovens & Murray District, Victoria with handwritten 'F.H. Hiscock & Co's, New Victoria Countries Atlas 1874'. 3. Map of the Murray and Gipps Land Distr' with handwritten: "Baillieu's County Atlas of Victoria 1866'.maps of victoria, 19th century, oven and murray district of victoria -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Ballarat tram bids for City", 6/12/1995 12:00:00 AM
Article from page 9 of The News, Ballarat, Wednesday December 6, 1995 featuring the launch of the BTM's W4 671 in the City of Ballarat's colours. Features a black and white photo of 671 on the depot fan Notes comments by Peter Hiscock for the reinstatement of trams in Ballarat and comments by the Chief Commissioner, Vern Robson and the launch of the tram itself.trams, tramways, city of ballarat, 671, ballarat city tramway, ceremonies