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Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photographs x 2- Halford truck, 1. 11/7/1972 2. Unknown
... . Photograph of Halford truck with man on white horse riding alongside... horse riding alongside. Presumably in a parade. Dated 11th July ...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 -
Clunes Museum
PHOTOGRAPH
... Rose Fawcett mounted on a horse wearing her riding outfit... Rose Fawcett mounted on a horse wearing her riding outfit given ...given by Chris Durie whose mother was Rose Fawcett who lived at Powlett Hill. The riding outfit in the photo has also been donated to the Clunes Museum.Rose Fawcett mounted on a horse wearing her riding outfitlocal history, photography, photographs, rose fawcett, unknown students at clunes high school 1916 -
National Wool Museum
Book, Knitting, Patons Knitting Book no. 205
... : tennis, cycling, yachting, skiing, golf, ice skating, horse...: tennis, cycling, yachting, skiing, golf, ice skating, horse ...This knitting pattern leaflet was published by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns for womens garments. The garments have all been photographed on women in sporting situations: tennis, cycling, yachting, skiing, golf, ice skating, horse riding.Patons / KNITTING BOOK / NO. 205 / "TOURNAMENT" / See page 10 / 6d.knitting handicrafts - history, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Accessory - Saddle, Ca 1900
... Used by rider to sit on horse while riding... by rider to sit on horse while riding Manufactured and retailed ...Used by rider to sit on horse while ridingManufactured and retailed by Holden and Frost Ca1900English shape, square shape skirt, straight head with twist. Leather saddleMetal plate under knee pad inscribed - Holden and Frost Manufactures Grenfell Adelaidesaddle, equine -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Functional object, Riders crop
... Used by horse riders to move horses while riding or droving...Used by horse riders to move horses while riding or droving ...Used by horse riders to move horses while riding or drovingManufactured and sold by Holden and Frost Ca1900Tapered hickory rod with shaped handgrip with leather strap on endequine, crop, whip -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Junior legatee outing, Camp, 2001?
... . They are the same roll of film as others with horse riding and fishing... as others with horse riding and fishing. The photos were loose ...Photos of junior legatees at a camp. It was likely to be the January camp for junior legatees in either 2001 or 2002. They are the same roll of film as others with horse riding and fishing. The photos were loose in the back of an album of events that happened for Junior Legatees in 2001, including a trip to the Aquarium, a trip to Luna Park, horse riding and fishing and a Melbourne Legacy Leadership Group Christmas party. An article in 2005 profiled Lucas McCure when he became President of the Leadership Group. It tells the story of his time as a Junior Legatee and how Legacy helped him. Legacy sent him on the 21 day Outward Bound course that is part of the training to become part of the Leadership group when they reach the age of 18 and are invited to apply to become a leader. Melbourne Legacy arranged many events for Junior Legatees to experience. A record of the outings provided for Junior Legatees organised by Legacy, and the opportunity to join Leadership when they reach the age of 18.Colour photo x 2 of activities for Junior Legatees approximately 2001.junior legatee outing, junior legatees, camps, leadership -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Slide, Ian McCann, Stawell Show
... Two People riding horses dressed in enventing uniforms...Slide Stawell Show Two People riding horses dressed ...Two People riding horses dressed in enventing uniforms. jumps arena behind them.stawell show -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Junior legatee outing, Melbourne Aquarium, 2001
... the trip to the Aquarium, a trip to Luna Park, horse riding... to the Aquarium, a trip to Luna Park, horse riding and fishing ...Eight photos of a trip to the Melbourne Aquarium in 2001 for a group of junior legatees. The photos were mounted in an album of events that happened for Junior Legatees in 2001, including the trip to the Aquarium, a trip to Luna Park, horse riding and fishing and a Melbourne Legacy Leadership Group Christmas party. Melbourne Legacy arranged many events for Junior Legatees to experience. A record of the outings provided for Junior Legatees organised by Legacy.Colour photo x 8 of Junior Legatees on a trip to Melbourne Aquarium in 2001.Yellow label printed 'Melbourne Aquarium 2001'.junior legatee outing, aquariums -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Shoes Horse Stock and Draft, early 1900's
... of the two is for the stock horse/riding horse and the lager one... them. The smaller of the two is for the stock horse/riding ...These horse shoes (one a stock horse and one a draft horse) were probably used in the mid 1900's. They have been roughly made suggesting that a professional blacksmith was not instrumental in their manufacture. On smaller or remote cattle stations either the lead stock man or owner would "fire up" the kiln to provide the adjustments required to the horse shoe to ensure a "tight" fit. The larger cattle stations had a "professional" blacksmith to cover all their "working" horses. Larger properties eg.large Northern territory cattle stations use helicopters for "cattle control".These horse shoes are very significant to the Kiewa Valley because of the early introduction of cattle stations in what initially was regarded as a semi remote location. The maintenance of horses hooves is an important requirement, especially during the period when cattle were grazed on the Bogong High Plains. The mustering and and moving cattle from the valley pastures to the high country was a demanding and dangerous exercise requiring "sure footed" stock horses. A scientific study started in 1947 to study the impact of grazing cattle on the natural Alpine and sub Alpine vegetation found grazing cattle had an adverse affect on the natural Alpine and sub alpine vegetation, and grazing on the plains was stopped by the Victorian Government in 2005.This "camp draft" in the High Plains could take up to six weeks.Both these horse shoes have been "roughly" made but are specifically made for the type of horse which wore them. The smaller of the two is for the stock horse/riding horse and the lager one is for the larger draft horse. Each horse type has a specific role to play in the the type of activity it was used for. The small horse shoe has six "nail" holes for attachment to the horse hoof by special nails. The larger shoe has seven "nail" holes. Both have the three quarter moon shape which fits the curvature of the horses hooves. working horses, bogong high plains camp draft, grazing cattle bogong high plains -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Junior legatee outing, Luna Park, 2001
... a trip to the Aquarium, a trip to Luna Park, horse riding... to Luna Park, horse riding and fishing and a Melbourne Legacy ...Three photos of a trip to Melbourne's Luna Park in 2001 for a group of junior legatees. The photos were mounted in an album of events that happened for Junior Legatees in 2001, including a trip to the Aquarium, a trip to Luna Park, horse riding and fishing and a Melbourne Legacy Leadership Group Christmas party. Melbourne Legacy arranged many events for Junior Legatees to experience. A record of the outings provided for Junior Legatees organised by Legacy.Colour photo x 3 of Junior Legatees on a trip to Melbourne's Luna Park in 2001.Yellow label printed 'Luna Park 2001'.junior legatee outing, amusement parks, junior legatees -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Junior legatee outing, Fishing, 2001?
... , including a trip to the Aquarium, a trip to Luna Park, horse riding... to the Aquarium, a trip to Luna Park, horse riding and fishing ...Photos of a junior legatee fishing and later in the dining hall of a camp. It was likely to be the January camp for junior legatees in either 2001 or 2002. The photos were loose in the back of an album of events that happened for Junior Legatees in 2001, including a trip to the Aquarium, a trip to Luna Park, horse riding and fishing and a Melbourne Legacy Leadership Group Christmas party. Melbourne Legacy arranged many events for Junior Legatees to experience. A record of the outings provided for Junior Legatees organised by Legacy.Colour photo x 2 of activities for Junior Legatees approximately 2001.junior legatee outing, junior legatees, camps -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Ian McCann, Parades
... , truck followed by two people riding horses.... cape and crown, truck followed by two people riding horses ...Person seated on back of truck, wearing cape and crown, truck followed by two people riding horses.parades -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Pamphlet, F.P. Dwerryhouse, Town Clerk and Treasurer, Ringwood Council's Annual Report To The Ratepayers - December 1967, 1967
... Flora, Dogs, Horse Riding, Fly Control, Garbage Removal..., Immunisations, Infant Welfare Centres, Native Flora, Dogs, Horse Riding ...City of Ringwood community information annual report for 1966, including sections covering Finance, Rates & Charges, Commercial Projects, Municipal Library, Memorial Clock Tower, Private Street Construction, Advisory Service, Litter, Fire Hazards, Home Help Service, Immunisations, Infant Welfare Centres, Native Flora, Dogs, Horse Riding, Fly Control, Garbage Removal, Metropolitan Fire Brigade, Vandalism, Street Lighting, and list of departing and current Council Representatives.Mrs. Elizabeth Penny, representing the East Ward, made history in Ringwood by being the first woman elected to the Council, and subsequently as Ringwood's first lady Mayor.rinx -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Belt Money, Circa 1950
... in the mid 1900's by horse riding traders or wealthy property owners..., would have been used in the mid 1900's by horse riding traders ...This money, belt made of soft leather, would have been used in the mid 1900's by horse riding traders or wealthy property owners. It could also have been used by miners or other commercial business men. The main criteria for such a belt is security for valuables during travel on horseback. Commercial traders who plied their wares on horseback or caravans during a period where poor roads and flood prone rivers could dislodge wallets or money "sacks".The Kiewa Valley in the early 1900's was an environment which was frequented by the "canny" travelling salesman using dirt tracks and having to cross swollen rivers and creeks throughout the year. Travelling times within the rural areas in and surrounding the valley called for more frequent stops in bush lands. Camping presented itself with great challenges not to loose small cumbersome coin and notes. Local banks were of short supply and although bartering was a thriving method of transactions within the Valley traders from other regions were not so forth coming. Where ever possible local "trades" were called upon more than in city areas for limited products of a rural incline.This "vintage" handcrafted money belt has been professionally made circa 1950's. It appears as though it might have been made in a saddlery. There are five pockets each fastened by black painted "press studs". The stitching is of a high standard and the pockets are large and well defined. The buckle is circular with one fastening pin.handcrafts, leather work, vintage money belt, personal effects. -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Junior legatee outing, Christmas 2001, 2001
... to Luna Park, horse riding and fishing and a Melbourne Legacy... to Luna Park, horse riding and fishing and a Melbourne Legacy ...A photo of a group of young junior legatees and their mothers at a Legacy Christmas party in 2001. Location is not known. The photos were mounted in an album of events that happened for Junior Legatees in 2001, including a trip to the Aquarium, a trip to Luna Park, horse riding and fishing and a Melbourne Legacy Leadership Group Christmas party. This Christmas party appears to be different to the one for the Leadership group, who were much older children. Melbourne Legacy arranged many events for Junior Legatees to experience. A record of the outings provided for Junior Legatees organised by Legacy.Colour photo of a Christmas Party for Junior Legatees in 2001.Yellow label printed 'Christmas Party 2001'.junior legatee outing, junior legatees, christmas party -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Junior legatee outing, Christmas 2001, 2001
... to the Aquarium, a trip to Luna Park, horse riding and fishing... to Luna Park, horse riding and fishing and a Melbourne Legacy ...A photo of the mothers at a Christmas Party for junior legatees and the Melbourne Legacy Leadership Group. The photo shows the mothers with Santa Claus (who may be a Legatee). Location is not known. The children were given gifts of sleeping bags by Santa Claus. The photos were mounted in an album of events that happened for Junior Legatees in 2001, including a trip to the Aquarium, a trip to Luna Park, horse riding and fishing and a Melbourne Legacy Leadership Group Christmas party. Melbourne Legacy arranged many events for Junior Legatees to experience. A record of the outings provided for Junior Legatees organised by Legacy.Colour photo of the mothers at the Christmas Party for Junior Legatees and the Legacy Leadership Group 2001.Yellow label printed 'Christmas Party 2001'.junior legatee outing, junior legatees, christmas party, widows -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Photograph, Black & White Oakleigh Hunt Club in Jasper Rd c 1920, c1920
... Black & White photograph showing men riding horses... & White photograph showing men riding horses with a pack of hounds ...The Melbourne Hunt Club was founded by Mr George Watson in 1852 with hounds brought to Australia from Ireland and moved its headquarters a number of times as the city grew between 1897 and 1929, The kennels were originally at Kirk's Bazaar, in Bourke Street, Melbourne, subsequently they moved to St Kilda, Caulfield, Deer Park, Oakleigh, Cranbourne and finally to their current location in Packenham. Oakleigh was the favoured spot, mainly because of the railway and the unloading ramp at the station. Riders and horses arrived on special trains and hunted over the surrounding market gardens, but not without friction. After 1929, significant numbers of Hunt Club members had access to motorized horse transport and besides, Oakleigh was becoming too built up. The Hunt Club moved on to Cranbourne The club maintains the oldest continual pack of hounds in Australia. The Melbourne Hunt Club was founded 1852 by George Watson and imported foxhounds from Ireland. As the Melbourne suburbs spread the Club moved several times. 1920 it was in Oakleigh and now is possibly situated in Packenham Black & White photograph showing men riding horses with a pack of hounds coming down a dirt road . Houses and vacant land in backgroundwatson george, oakleigh, melbourne hunt club, smith j l; smith mary ann, stanley helen, smith vic, smith harry redvers, chaff cutter, horse drawn carts, toll gates brighton, motor cars 1900, steam engines, early settlers, bentleigh, parish of moorabbin, city of moorabbin, county of bourke, moorabbin shire, king richard, charman s, highett william, ormond francis, maynard dennis, market gardeners, vineyards, orchards -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Jardine 8LH
... Black and white studio photograph of soldier in light horse... of soldier in light horse uniform holding riding riding crop. Photo ...James William Jardine, a 20 year old farm labourer of Rathscar Victoria sailed with 19th Reinforcements to the 8th Light Horse Regiment. The 8th Light Horse Regiment AIF was raised at Broadmeadows Victoria in September 1914 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Alexander White and formed part of the 3rd Light Horse Brigade. The regiment served at Gallipoli where in a courageous but ill-fated charge at the Nek on 7 August 1915 it suffered horrendous casualties including Lieutenant Colonel White. Rebuilt in Egypt under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Leslie Maygar VC the regiment went on the serve throughout the Middle East Campaign. Colonel Maygar died of wounds at Beersheba when the regiment was attacked by enemy aircraft while waiting to follow up the successful charge of the 4th LH Brigade on 30 October 1917. The 8th Light Horse AIF was disbanded in 1919, but soon after re-raised as the 8th (Indi) Light Horse in the Citizen Military Forces, superseding 16th (Indi) Light Horse. Black and white studio photograph of soldier in light horse uniform holding riding riding crop. Photo is glued to plastic foam board.2771 Pte / J.W. Jardine / 8 ALH / AIF (Pres) / Taken by Rai-0re Studio Seymourworld war one, wwi, aif, 8th, light horse, jardine, rathscar, seymour -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (Item) - Black and white photograph, 1932
... and Peg Branchflower riding horses.... in Marysville in Victoria. Shows Thomas, Ken and Peg Branchflower riding ...A black and white photograph of members of the Branchflower Family who resided in Marysville in Victoria.A black and white photograph of members of the Branchflower Family who resided in Marysville in Victoria. Thomas was born in London in 1896. He arrived in Australia in 1922 with his wife Alice and baby Peggy. Thomas spent the early 1930s in Marysville as a builder, in particular on Eric Dowdle's guesthouses, and built his family a house on the Buxton road. He built The Log Cabin in the traditional way with no nails. It was built for Gwendoline Pitman after the death of her father Clarence Pitman and the disappearance of her sister Olive in July 1926. Gwendoline operated an artist and souvenir shop in the newly built Log Cabin in partnership with Peter Mackey who was a Melbourne optician and artist. Alice died in 1944 and Thomas married Irene Sutherland in 1945; they had three children. Thomas Henry Branchflower died in Mont Albert in 1970. At the time of his death, he was a building assessor.Thomas Branchflower/ Ken Branchflower/ Peg Branchflower/ Blackie/ ?/ Marysville/ 1932the log cabin, marysville, victoria, thomas henry branchflower, gerald branchflower, mary chain, gwendoline pitman, clarence pitman, kooringa guesthouse, olive pitman, wilbur anderson, peter mackey, alice maude branchflower, alice maude humm, collingwood, pianomaker, preston, pianoforte maker, cabinetmaker, peggy branchflower, kenneth branchflower, irene sutherland, irene branchflower, mont albert, building assessor -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, early 20th century
... sitting on a horse. He is holding a horse whip. a riding crop... a horse whip. a riding crop. Behind him is a fenced house. Edward ...Edward James Pardew died in 26/9/1927 aged 92. He came to Orbost from New Zealand in 1886 and selected 720 acres of hill land in the Brodribb area. He was a member of the first Orbost Shire Council. His daughter had a fruit & meat shop in McLeod Street. He was an inaugural vestryman of St James Church of England. Edward Pardew was a prominent Orbost citizen in the late 19th / early 20th century.A black / white photograph of a bearded man wearing a hat sitting on a horse. He is holding a horse whip. a riding crop. Behind him is a fenced house.pardew-edward -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Sisters Bertram and Wilson, Original 1942, copy 1990
... horses, ready to go riding. Hut in background.... and white photograph of 2 women, a solder and 2 horses, ready to go ...WW2 internment camp 1, Tatura, Hospital staff.1943. Sisters J. Bertram and J. Wilson ready for morning ride with trooper/groom. Black and white photograph of 2 women, a solder and 2 horses, ready to go riding. Hut in background.internment camps, tatura internment camps, camp hospital staff, sister j. bertram, sister j. wilson -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Pamphlet, F.P. Dwerryhouse, Town Clerk and Treasurer, Ringwood Council's Annual Report To The Ratepayers - December 1965, 1965
... , Home Help Service, House Numbering, Dogs, Horse Riding, Fire... Numbering, Dogs, Horse Riding, Fire Hazards and Burning Off ...City of Ringwood community information annual report for 1965, including sections covering Ringwood Planning Scheme, Extensions to Lionswood Village, Building Activity, Private Street Construction, Other Road Works, Drainage Works, Town Planning, Retention of Native Flora, General Rate Notice, Sanitary Service Charge, Dandenong Valley Authority Rate, Decimal Currency Conversion, Children's Playgrounds, Annual Special Clearance of Refuse, Garbage Removal, Immunisations, Infant Welfare Centres, Home Help Service, House Numbering, Dogs, Horse Riding, Fire Hazards and Burning Off, Secondary School Grants, and list of Council Representatives.rinx -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Pamphlet, F.P. Dwerryhouse, Town Clerk and Treasurer, Ringwood Council's Annual Report To The Ratepayers - December 1966, 1966
... Centres, Retention of Native Flora, Home Help Service, Dogs, Horse... of Native Flora, Home Help Service, Dogs, Horse Riding, Fire Hazards ...City of Ringwood community information annual report for 1966, including sections covering Finance, Sanitary Service Charge, Municipal Library, Memorial Clock Tower, Reserves, Civic Centre, Maroondah Highway Reconstruction, Other Road Works, Building Activity and Development - Education, MacRobertsons Pty. Ltd. & Travellers' Facilities (Ringwood Station), Appreciation - Decimal Currency Conversion, Annual Special Clearance of Refuse, Garbage Removal, Fly Control, Immunisations, Infant Welfare Centres, Retention of Native Flora, Home Help Service, Dogs, Horse Riding, Fire Hazards and Burning Off, Secondary School Grants, and list of Council Representatives.rinx -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Wooden Toy
... Wooden toy of soldier riding a horse, on 4 wheels. Body... soldier appears to be riding horse when toy is pulled along ...Wooden toy of soldier riding a horse, on 4 wheels. Body of horse painted white; soldier has red jacket, blue trousers and black boots and hat; wheels painted red; fibre mane and tail. Soldier's limbs are jointed at body, so soldier appears to be riding horse when toy is pulled along by cord at front.wooden toy, pull-along toy -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Jock Read on Lofty at Central Park, Eltham Festival, 11 November 1989, 11/11/1989
... Society member, Jock Read riding his horse, Lofty... strips Fuji 100 N Society member, Jock Read riding his horse ...Society member, Jock Read riding his horse, LoftyRoll of 35mm colour negative film, 6 stripsFuji 100 Neltham, main road, eltham central park, eltham festival, parade, shire of eltham historical society, parade float, jock read -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Kangaroo Ground Pony Club, Kangaroo Ground Horse and Pony Club - the first 40 years, 2007
... connected with horses and riding. This book includes details... connected with horses and riding. This book includes details ...Kangaroo Ground Pony Club aims are to encourage young people to ride and to learn to enjoy all approved types of sport connected with horses and riding. This book includes details of the history, established in 1964 and the dedicated and enthusiastic families involved in the fundraising, building and events run by the club.kangaroo ground, pong club, horses -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (Item) - Colour photograph, Unknown
... & Sculptures Garden in Marysville in Victoria. Shows a woman riding... a woman riding a horse barebacked. Photograph Colour photograph ...A colour photograph of a sculpture in Bruno's Art & Sculptures Garden in Marysville in Victoria.A colour photograph of a sculpture in Bruno's Art & Sculptures Garden in Marysville in Victoria. Bruno's Sculptures Garden is one of Marysville's popular attractions. There is a sculpture garden as well as a gallery of artworks. Both the garden and gallery were destroyed during the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires. Some of the sculptures were totally destroyed though a few did survive the fires. Bruno made the decision to re-sculpt the lost sculptures and re-built his gallery and re-open his garden to visitors to Marysville.bruno torfs, gardens-design, marysville, victoria, sculpture, australia, sculpture garden, sculptors, bruno's art and sculptures garden, 2009 black saturday bushfires, photograph -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph of horses and stable, Unknown
... Black and white photograph showing men riding horses... and stable Black and white photograph showing men riding horses ...Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the mid-nineteenth century to the last decade. This series of photographs show candid pictures taken by previous residents of the Island. Black and white photograph showing men riding horses with a cow and working dogs. Wire fences run across the foreground, and a stable made of trunks with a turf roof in the background.Catalogue number written in pencil on reversechurchill island, photograph, working horses -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Bend of Islands, c.1926
... horse riding. Possibly weekend campers. Photos taken about 1926... of people recreating in the area, particularly enjoying horse riding ...Bend of Islands is named after a group of small islands at a bend of the Yarra River near Watsons Creek. It is located near the town of Kangaroo Ground. The locationn was a long time favourite spot for locals and visitors to fish and swim in the river. This is one of a series of four photographs that depict a mainly young group of people recreating in the area, particularly enjoying horse riding. Possibly weekend campers. Photos taken about 1926-1928. In 1938 "The Argus" advertised weekend cabins at the Bend of Islands estate 5-are Yarra Yarra frontage in the Christmas Hills Gorge ideal for weekend cabins. "Bathing, fishing, canoeing, shooting may be enjoyed in ideal surroundings". This photo seems to be depicitng women waiting to use the shower near the river, or are they going swimming?Black and white photograph (reproduction)Bend of Islands, c.1926 bend of islands, camping, shower block, yarra river, swimming -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Bend of Islands, c.1926
... horse riding. Possibly weekend campers. Photos taken about 1926... of people recreating in the area, particularly enjoying horse riding ...Bend of Islands is named after a group of small islands at a bend of the Yarra River near Watsons Creek. It is located near the town of Kangaroo Ground. The locationn was a long time favourite spot for locals and visitors to fish and swim in the river. This is one of a series of four photographs that depict a mainly young group of people recreating in the area, particularly enjoying horse riding. Possibly weekend campers. Photos taken about 1926-1928. In 1938 "The Argus" advertised weekend cabins at the Bend of Islands estate 5-are Yarra Yarra frontage in the Christmas Hills Gorge ideal for weekend cabins. "Bathing, fishing, canoeing, shooting may be enjoyed in ideal surroundings". Was this a church group? This photo depicts individuals "resting" on a verandah undertaking various solo activities including listening to their gramophone.Black and white photograph (reproduction)Bend of Islands, c.1926 bend of islands, camping, recreation, gramophone, group, campers