This photo is of Neddy Wheeler - Dhudhuroa man and language informant to RH Matthews. The photo was taken at Lake Moodemere. Neddy spent the latter part of his life here, especially after his Wife Charlotte and children Thomas, Harry, Dolly and Kate were taken from him in the Kiewa Valley and taken to Lake Tyers.The Aboriginal Protection Board would provide travel passes for him to visit his Country. He died in April 1908Black and white photograph, printed on postcard, showing view of Lake Moodemere, with a man wearing a jacket and hat, reclining on the bank in the foreground.Printed at top of photo: "Lake Moodemere, Rutherglen"lake moodemere, neddy wheeler, dhudhuroa, charlotte wheeler, thomas wheeler, harry wheeler, dolly wheeler, kate wheeler, kiewa valley, lake tyres, aboriginal protection board

Olive would be Olive Stanton and Grandma would be Lynda Stanton, Aunt and Great Grandmother respectively to Aileen TerrillColour post card of Lake Moodemere, Rutherglen On back of card: "To Olive from Grandma wishing you many happy returns of the day"lake moodemere, aileen terrill, olive stanton, lynda stanton

Black and white photograph of a body of water surrounded by trees.Written on back of photo: "Lake Moodemere Vic."lake moodemere

Lake Moodemere has always been a beauty spot & picnic area for the locals, today many speedboats use it for water skiing, it is a wildlife sanctuaryBlack & white photograph, unframed but pasted to pages of an album. Lake Moodemere, Rutherglen"Lake Moodemere Rutherglen"

Black and white postcard with two oval photographs with "Greetings from Rutherglen" on a banner between them. The top photograph is of a wheat harvest. The bottom one is of the annual Regatta on Lake Moodemere.At bottom of top photograph: "Harvest Time. Rutherglen Farm." At bottom of bottom photograph: "Lake Moodemere. Gala Day."harvest, agriculture, lake moodemere, regattas, rowing

A larger mounted copy of the top photo is titled: "Thrashing on a Rutherglen Farm" and is also held by the Museum.Post card with two oval photograph with a banner printed between them. Top photograph of a grain harvest, the bottom one is of a Gala Day on Lake MoodemereOn banner across centre of card: "Greetings from Rutherglen" At bottom of top photo: "Harvest Time, Rutherglen Farm" At bottom of bottom photo: "Lake Moodemere, Gala Day"thrashing, threshing, harvest, lake moodemere

Colour photograph of a story board marking former site of a school, mounted on an album page.lake moodemere school, storyboards

Black and white photograph, mounted on grey cardboard, showing 4 sculls of different classes grouped together on Lake Moodemere to pose for the photograph. A few of the oarsmen are identified on the back of the mount.On back of mount: "Crews Lake Moodemere | Eight Oared. Cox ____, Stroke ____, 7 Seat A N Jackson, 6 _____, 5 _____, 4 A W Chambers, 3 _____, 2 _____, Bow _____ | Gig 4 oar. Cox _____, Stroke _____, 3 _____, 2 _____, Bow _____ | Outrigger 4 Oar. Cox _____, Stroke Jim Woods, 3 _____, 2 _____, Bow _____ | Pair Oar. Cox _____, Stroke _____, Bow Buckingham."rowing, lake moodemere, sculls

Donated by Mrs Brian Jasper.Coloured post cards in folder with views of Rutherglen and District. This one is a view of Lake MoodemereOn message side of card: "Rutherglen, Victoria. A billabong of the Murray River. A wildlife reserve incorporating camping and water sport facilities. | NCV.1050 Nucolorvue Productions Pty. Ltd."lake moodemere

Possibly Lake King shortly after the weir was built, or Lake Moodemere or the Murray River in flood.Black and white photograph of a body of water surrounded by trees.lake king, lake moodemere, murray river

Newspaper article from the Corowa Free Press, Wednesday 7th February 2018, page 3, by Sarah Dean. Article refers to grants from the Victorian Government's Wine Growth Fund to a number of wineries in the Rutherglen region. Recipients include Buller Wines, Cofield Wines, Lake Moodemere Vineyards, Rutherglen Estates, Scion, Valhalla Wines, Warrabilla Wines and Campbells Wines.Newspaper article about the Rutherglen wine region, with a coloured photograph of a group of people in front of stacked wine barrels.government grants, wine industry, tourism, wine growth fund, buller wines, cofield wines, lake moodemere wines, rutherglen estates, scion, valhalla wines, warrabilla wines, campbells wines

Three black and white photographs of old postcards, mounted on a sheet of decorative grey paper. Top one is an early depiction of Fairfield House. Bottom left one shows two oval photographs with a banner between them. Top one of these is of a wheat harvest, bottom one is of Lake Moodemere Gala Day. Bottom right one shows the Rutherglen water tower, after it had been decommissioned and the structure added to the top to make it look like a wine bottle.fairfield house, water tower, rutherglen winebottle, lake moodemere, harvesting

Part of a collection of business documents found under the floor of a building in Main Street when it was being renovated. At that time the owner was Don Chambers, and the premises was occupied as the Chambers Riteway Supermarket. The location (134 Main Street) is currently (2022) occupied by Miegel’s Pharmacy Rutherglen. Mixed notes and commercial information relating to betting on the boat races held on Lake Moodimere. Notes are hand written in a battered notebook.On cover: "James [illeg.], Murray Racing Association" "Romeo" also some graffiti resembling wine glasses. murray racing association, lake moodemere, betting, wagers, boat racing, bookmakers, 134 main street, chambers riteway supermarket

Black and white photograph of a group of men and boys, most in light coloured pants and dark athletic shirts, with broad brimmed hats.On bottom of photo: "L.M.R.C." At left of photo: "Burlington Gallery | C.L. Cooper | Late of London & Sydney" On back of photo: "LMRC 1888"lake moodemere rowing club, regattas, rowing, sporting clubs

Thought to be taken at the annual rowing Regatta, on Lake Moodemere, Wahgunyah.Black and white photograph, mounted on cardboard, of a group of people posing under trees. rowing, regatta, wahgunyah

Thought to have been taken at the annual rowing Regatta, on Lake Moodemere, WahgunyahBlack and white group photograph, mounted on cardboard. Most of the women are wearing broad-brimmed hats. Children are seated on the ground at the front of the group.rowing, regatta, wahgunyah

Postcard showing two coloured photographs framed in black, with the words Greetings From Rutherglen, in an ornate frame, between the photos. Top photo is of Main Street looking east, featuring D.G. Hamilton's store and Golling's Victoria Hotel. Bottom photo is of a boat on Lake Moodemere.Printed on back of card, in space for stamp: "Printed in Great Britain"main street, gollings, victoria hotel, d g hamilton

Aloysious McGann was a WW1 soldier, service number 2365, who was killed in action at France in June 1917. He was a resident of Chiltern and was married to Celia Elizabeth McGann from Lake Moodemere, Rutherglen. He was a cadet and a Citizens Military Forces member prior to the commencement of WW1. Aloysious served with 37 Batallion, 3 Division. Prior to his enlistment Aloysious was a grocer by trade. He is buried at Grave number 3456 Menin Gate Memorial Ypres Belgium. Aloysious McGann was a WW1 soldier (1914-1918) and Chiltern Resident, who served in the Great War and was killed in action in France Buried at Ypres Belgium. Photograph and an accompanying hand written card Photograph is Sepia coloured and reproduced. Hand written card : Ivory colourPhotograph inscription on photograph : Aloysious McGann died 8 June 1917 Buried at Ypres (Menin Gate) Belgium. Hand written card : In memory of Aloysious McGann who served his country well. From your Grand daughters Joan and Sandy. ww1, aloysious mcgann, chiltern, rutherglen

First used Boxing day 1936 at Nagambie, Launched by Mrs S.G. Williams wife of the Shire President. The champaign bottle failed to break and a hammer was required. The first race was rowed by H. Gayer (bow) W. Bourke (stroke), Ted Forbes (cox) winning maiden pairs and the same crew won lightweight pairs at Lake Moodemere 1st Jan 1937. The boat was then purchased with funds raised in a queen competition held in Rutherglen and contested by 3 queens, Elise Frances, Emma Howard and Peggy Bourke (the winner and she went on to marry the bow H. Gayer). The Queen of Hearts went to the Air Force at Tocumwal during the WWIIClinker build racing row boaton stern VRA No. 176rowing, regatta, boats