In 1955 Ross Street North had to be cut to allow flood waters to relieve the flooding of the Tatura Township. The Midland Highway west of the Tatura Undera Road was cut by flood waters.floods 1955, ross st, midland highway, hogan's farm, baldwin road, photograph, people

Used on Crawford's farm (Woodlands) to top up bags of cereal when harvested before sewing the bags up. Ramming the pipe into the bag forces extra grain down into the lower areas.Handmade galvanised iron (tin) pipe with funnel at top with lid used to ram extra grain into filled bags to top up weight.bag filler rammer, crawford's farm, agricultural equipment

Used by local farmer, Tatura district, for 3 generations to broadcast small areas or missed areas or seed (cereals, clover pasture, lucerne).Canvas bag with shoulder strap attached to hand driven broadcaster. Wheel with handle when turned drives cogs attached by axle to spindle with blades to propel seed.CORNISHagricultural equipment, early farm equipment

Life on a farm in the Shepparton areaSoft cover book, with colourful front cover, featuring a montage of family photographs. 169 pages with many B/W photosjewish community

This fire truck was made by Rev. Friedrich Schoettler, a Missionary with Lutheran Mission at Ammele and Wanjma in New Guinea. He fled to Australia, from the Japanese, during WW2, being a German national. He was interned at Tatura, Victoria, where the internees made toys to sell for spending money. This truck was given to me, Don Kuhne, by my parents for Christmas about 1944. I am surprised that it lasted as long. My brothers used it. We towed it around the farm behind push bikes, etc. In the early 1960's I worked with Lutheran Mission New Guinea and had the pleasure of knowing Rev. Schoettler, helping with aerial food drops to his small mission station.Maroon truck, yellow radiator, black running boards and mudguards, green tray, 2 wind up handles with a pulley and cord which operates an extension ladder mounted on the tray of the truck. SA 3012 SA 3012 on back of truck.rev. friedrich schoettler, lutheran missions new guinea, don kuhne, camp 3 internees

Early example of farm machinery. Contractors would go from farm to farmBlack and white photograph of wheat grader Hec. McLennan's wheat grader at Tom Hastie's farm 1931.tom hastie's farm, early farm equipment

Original photograph of Chas Brady's Store in Casey Street, Tatura. One of the very early stores in Tatura. Grocer, draper, general merchant. Also partly in photo, is a farm machinery store, Horsby, Reapers, Binders.Black and white photograph of Chas Brady Store in Casey Street, Tatura. Horse and cart, men and women and children outside store but names unknown.Chas Brady Store Casey Street Tatura.chas brady store tatura

Used to deliver mail to households and farms.Faded brown canvas post office mail bag. Leather strap with buckle attached to the bag by a metal U shaped attachment. A padlock is attached to the U by a small chain. A metal label (Tatura) is attached to the bag. 4 metal 1/2 rings are attached to the top of the bag.australia post mail bag, canvas mail bag

Used to deliver mail to households and farms.Faded brown canvas post office mail bag. Leather strap with buckle attached to the bag by a metal U shaped attachment. A padlock is attached to the U by a small chain. A metal label (Tatura) is attached to the bag. 4 metal 1/2 rings are attached to the top of the bag.australia post mail bag, canvas mail bag

tells of James Winter building Dhurringile mansion and life in the area. History of the mansion, including home for German Internees (Aug 1941 - July 1945), a training farm for British orphans, (1947 - 1965), and is now a minimum security prison (1965)Pink and clear folder. 17 pages of photo copy with B&W photos, telling the history of the Dhurringile mansion and surrounds 1870's - 1970. (A 4 pages)durringhile mansion - history

Fiction based on true story. Story of Italian taken prisoner of war in Africa and sent to Tatura, Australia. He is billeted out to a farmer at Tylden, Central Victoria. Describes life on the farm. Returns to Italy after war but then returns to the Victorian farm. Marries and moves to Gilgarre. His son becomes a league football player, Adrian Batterson. Attached are two photos of people in the story.A4 folder with 8 pages. 2 photos included.italian pow, adrian batterson, billeting, farm life

Talk by L. Knee on Dhurringile as a POW camp and B. Williams as a Presbyterian boys rural training farm (1948-1965). Produced by Tatura Historical Societyaudio tapedhurringile mansion, pow camp, boys home, b. williams, presbyterian boys rural training farm

Photograph of buildings now used as annex of Dhurringile prison farm, formerly managers residence and stables.Colour photograph of buildings at rear of Dhurringile Prison 1990. Also shed, horse, paddocks, hot house used for vegetable growing.on back: stables Dhurringile 1990dhurringile stables

Photograph of buildings now used as annex of Dhurringile prison farm, formerly managers residence and stables.Colour photograph o Dhurringile Prison former stables in background.1990. on back: stables Dhurringile 1990dhurringile stables

Dhurringile Mansion was built in 1877. Also outbuildings, 3 wings around a large rectangle garden. A gracious arch passes through the east wing. North was occupied by Mr and Mrs J. Lowry, south was used for hay. Restoration has been carried out. Now used y prison officers.Colour photograph of Historical Society regional members inspecting Dhurringile Prison farm annexe, former stables. Members from Numerkah, Nathalia, Shepparton, Rochester, Echuca and Tatura. 1990.on back: stables Dhurringile 1990dhurringile stables, dhurringile mansion

History of Victoria south of the Murray. How people lived in various eras. Worked in cities, goldfields and farms.Green dust jacket, gold lettering. Sketch of Victorian Gold fields in circle on front. Picture of Author, Geoffrey Blainey. on back cover.our side of the country, blainey g, ford t, history of victoria south of the murray

A documentary record of a Harston family and farm 1903-2003. Contains family tree and photographsCream cover, black lettering. Photograph of Fenton Hall homestead on front. 113 pagesthe fenton hall story, fenton hall, crawford family history, tatura, crawford families, books, history, local

Register of Lands in Tatura district regarding annual water rights for farms 1983-84Grey back cover, pale green front cover, blue cloth spine. Black lettering, SR & WSC Victoria, Register of Lands, Rodney Irrigation area of Goulburn Murray Irrigation District. 1983-84 Irrigation Seasonfarming, irrigation, books, rural, industry

Made by internee camp 3 tatura used as part of a farm scen by childrenModel of a farm building, roof painted dark red, interior green, both decorated , trees, overall backgroun, walls flesh colour.tatura, toys, general

Written to show future generations the conditions and lifestyle of first 3 or 4 generations of the families. Contains many photographs of farm life, family and school groups. Also contains loose leaf page of stockists where book available and newspaper cutting, copy, information on book. G. Symons was also the first supplier of souvenir tea towels we had for sale at the Museum.Cream cover, brown writing. Oval picture of Elizabeth Susan Symons on 50th Wedding anniversary. Age 70.rural life, g symons, life in rural victoria

Written as a memoir of one family's contribution to the development of australia. A Lawrence is son in law of J.H.Davies who farmed Hill Top.Blue cardboard cover. Illustrated with photo. Construction of Waranga Mallee channel. Back cover - Contributing membersTom, with best wishes for a very Happy Christmas and prosperous New Year love Pearl Shields (Davies "Hill Top") 3/33 Gleeden St Brighton 3187.|also signed - with best wishes A E Lawrencebooks, history, local

GOWRIE PARK- Gowrie Park Road, Tatura.|Alexander and Georgina Stewart sailed in 1859 from Mochrum, Scotland, arriving in Corio Bay. In 1872-73 they came to Tatura and selected near the town, being one of the early selectors. The place was called Gowrie Park, still known by that name, and still in use as a dairy farm.|Before the Presbyterian Church was built in Tatura, all the services were held at Gowrie Park. The old dairy for keeping milk, cream and butter is still there today. Only two families have owned the property since the 1870®s, and the house has been beautifully renovated and extended.Photo 1: 15 x 11 cms. Photo 2: 10 x 6 cms.