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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Land Sale Documents, Board of Land and Works, Documents pertaining to application for a land grant around Ringwood Lake in 1874, 30-May-1870 and 25-Mar-1874
... Documents pertaining to application for a land grant around...This concerns the application and granting of land...Documents pertaining to application for a land grant around... and granting of land to Anthony Ford around the Ringwood lake area ...This concerns the application and granting of land to Anthony Ford around the Ringwood lake area in 1874. Includes details of improvements made to the area, including a dwelling. The land is described as being very poor and not worth the labour of cultivation. 8pp.Documents pertaining to application for a land grant around Ringwood Lake in 1874. Copied documents, cream paper. 8pp. +Additional Keywords: Ford, Anthony / Kennedy, James -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LAND GRANT SALE DOCUMENTS FOR DR. JAMES BOYD, 1858
... LAND GRANT SALE DOCUMENTS FOR DR. JAMES BOYD...Three Land Sale documents issued to Dr James Boyd for Grant ...Three Land Sale documents issued to Dr James Boyd for Grant by Purchase of three blocks of Land. a. 24 March 1858 Allotment 6 of Section 8C b. 18 March 1858 Allotment 14 of Section 8C c. 18 March 1858 Allotment 13 of Section 8C Blocks with near intersection of Mollison and Mundy Streets -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Letter, Eliza Cochlan, information on spelling of her name, 1986
... land grant... of applicants for Phillip Island land grants and extract from The Early... Cochlan land grant Early Phillip Island Settlers land ballot ...The spelling of Eliza's surname varies between Coghlan and Cochlan in various sources.The letter does not provide proof of either. List of applicants for land at Schnapper Point [Mornington, including Phillip Island], early settlers and their date of arrival. An extract from "Early History of Mornington" showing residents of Schnapper Point in 1858.HistoricalHand written letter from the secretary of the Mornington Peninsula Historical Society re the spelling of Eliza Cochlan's name . Dated 8/5/1986 Also 3 typed pages containing a list of applicants for Phillip Island land grants and extract from The Early history of Mornington.Letter addressed to Mr Harris, secretary PIDHSeliza cochlan, land grant, early phillip island settlers, land ballot -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Document, Crown Grant Land Description Crown Alltoment 16R Parish of Jika Jika, 1994-2007
... Crown Grant Land Description Crown Alltoment 16R Parish of... Photocopies of Title documents Crown Grant Land Description Crown ...Photocopies of Title documentscrown land, allotment, jika jika -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Document, Burnley Gardens, 1976
... Memo re changes in areas of land granted to Burnley... in areas of land granted to Burnley Burnley Gardens Document ...Memo re changes in areas of land granted to Burnleyburnley gardens, land -
Buninyong Visitor Information Centre
Document - Grant of Land, Victoria - Town Lot Register of Town Purchases 1856 Buninyong, 2 December 1856 (Original)
... Grant of Land... Register of Town Purchases 1856 Buninyong Document Grant of Land ...Records the details of a purchase of land (Lot 1, Section 34) by Robert Allan in Buninyong in December 1856. Refer to 'Three Times Blest' for details of Robert Allan's contribution to Buninyong.Framed record of land purchase copied from the Register of Town Purchases, No. 59, p. 82. Relates to purchase of land by Robert Allan in Buninyong on 2 December 1856. land sales, robert allan, buninyong -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Document, Grant to W.J.McHaffie for lease of Crown land
... land grant... it as a sheep run. Historical W.J.McHaffie land grant Farming Saltwater ...J D McHaffie, Phillip Island's first leaseholder, relate how McHaffie set up his headquarters (and later built his house) alongside what is now known as McHaffies lagoon. The McHaffie brothers – John David and William – occupied Phillip Island under a license from the Admiralty in 1842 and farmed it as a sheep run.Historical3 A4 photocopies showing application for lease in 1850, size and description of the land and instructions for the application.w.j.mchaffie, land grant, farming, saltwater creek, crown land -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Michael Cannon, Historical records of Victoria : foundation series : volume 6 : the crown, the land and the squatter 1835-1840, 1991
... in the years 1835-1840. A history of land grants, surveying, squatters.... A history of land grants, surveying, squatters? life and land use ...Reproductions of various transactions and reports dealing with squatting, land tenure and agricultural production in Port Phillip in the years 1835-1840. A history of land grants, surveying, squatters? life and land use during this period.maps, b&w illustrations, colour illustrationsvictorian history -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Plan - Football Ground, Department of Survey & Lands, 13 May 1880
... Plan for Football Ground on land being granted... for Football Ground on land being granted by Department of Survey ...Plan for Football Ground on land being granted by Department of Survey & Lands, 1880sport - australian rules football, sport - recreational grounds, j kitchen & sons pty ltd, port melbourne football club, pmfc -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Land Title, David Boyle, 28/11/1873
... Titles Office photocopy of Land Title granted to David... sales Titles Office photocopy of Land Title granted to David ...Titles Office photocopy of Land Title granted to David Boyle in Canterbury Road, Forest Hill, originally granted on 28 November 1873.boyle, david, canterbury road, forest hill, land sales -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Craftsmen Press, East Melbourne: 1837-1977: people, places, problems, 1977
... land grants through to late 20th century development.... Melbourne from the earliest land grants through to late 20th century ...A history of early development and more recent redevelopment in East Melbourne, from a town planning perspective.177 p., illus., maps.non-fictionA history of early development and more recent redevelopment in East Melbourne, from a town planning perspective.east melbourne, town planning, melbourne -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Pamphlet - Document, St Hilary's Anglican Church, St Hilary's Parish Notes, No.70., March 1919, 1919
... was established in 1888 on land granted to the congregation... in 1888 on land granted to the congregation by the Dumaresq family ...St Hilary's Anglican Church in Rowland Street, Kew was established in 1888 on land granted to the congregation by the Dumaresq family.The Parish Notes are historically interesting as they outline the various ways in which the Influenza Epidemic of 1919 had an impact on local communities. St Hilary's Church of England Parish Notes from 1919, which includes among other items of interest states that because of the risks of contagion during the influenza epidemic, parishioners are required to worship outside. Written note on front page signed by the Rev Charles H Barnes and dated 16/3/19.st hilary's church of england - kew (vic), churches - kew (vic), influenza epidemic 1919 - kew (vic) -
City of Ballarat Libraries
Photograph - Card Box Photographs, Temperance Store, East Ballarat circa 1860
... The store was located in Humffrary Street North. A land... North. A land grant was given to William Lane on condition he ...The store was located in Humffrary Street North. A land grant was given to William Lane on condition he maintained the store for miners and wood cutters.temperance store, william lane, building, commerical, persons, humffray street north -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Avril Salter, Yallambie Homestead, by Avril Salter, 1970_
... Salter in 1970. It covers the property since its original land... original land grant, to the homestead until and after its ...This history of Yallambie Homestead was written by Avril Salter in 1970. It covers the property since its original land grant, to the homestead until and after its alteration in 1923. A history of one of the areas homesteads which is still in use today.Research article, 43 pages, text only. Photographs which accompanied the original text were lost.yallambie homestead, yallambie, avril salter -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - St Hilary's Church Christmas Party, c.1932
... on land granted to the congregation by the Dumaresq family... Hilary's Anglican Church in Kew was established in 1888 on land ...St Hilary's Anglican Church in Kew was established in 1888 on land granted to the congregation by the Dumaresq family. The brick building shown here replaced an earlier wooden structure.Small black and white photographic positive, one of four, of a Christmas party for children at St Hilary's Church, 12 John Street, Kew. The children, surrounding an adult Santa Claus, are dressed in festive costumes and a number carry balloons. The foundation plaque is on the wall to the children's left. The photo was tentatively dated to 1932 by the donor. Inscribed verso: "St Hilary's Christmas Party ?1932"churches -- kew (vic.), st hilary's church -- kew, anglican churches -- melbourne (vic.) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - St Hilary's Church Christmas Party, c.1932
... on land granted to the congregation by the Dumaresq family... Hilary's Anglican Church in Kew was established in 1888 on land ...St Hilary's Anglican Church in Kew was established in 1888 on land granted to the congregation by the Dumaresq family. The brick building shown here replaced an earlier wooden structure.Small black and white photographic positive, one of four, of a Christmas party for children at St Hilary's Church, 12 John Street, Kew. The children, surrounding an adult Santa Claus, are dressed in festive costumes and a number carry balloons. The foundation plaque is on the wall to the children's left. The photo was tentatively dated to 1932 by the donor. Inscribed verso: "St Hilary's Christmas Party ?1932"churches -- kew (vic.), st hilary's church -- kew, anglican churches -- melbourne (vic.) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - St Hilary's Church Christmas Party, c.1932
... on land granted to the congregation by the Dumaresq family... Hilary's Anglican Church in Kew was established in 1888 on land ...St Hilary's Anglican Church in Kew was established in 1888 on land granted to the congregation by the Dumaresq family. The brick building shown here replaced an earlier wooden structure.Small black and white photographic positive, one of four, of a Christmas party for children at St Hilary's Church, 12 John Street, Kew. The children, surrounding an adult Santa Claus, are dressed in festive costumes and a number carry balloons. The photo was tentatively dated to 1932 by the donor. Inscribed verso: "St Hilary's Christmas Party ?1932"churches -- kew (vic.), st hilary's church -- kew, anglican churches -- melbourne (vic.) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - St Hilary's Church Christmas Party, c.1932
... on land granted to the congregation by the Dumaresq family... Hilary's Anglican Church in Kew was established in 1888 on land ...St Hilary's Anglican Church in Kew was established in 1888 on land granted to the congregation by the Dumaresq family. The brick building shown here replaced an earlier wooden structure.Small black and white photographic positive, one of four, of a Christmas party for children at St Hilary's Church, 12 John Street, Kew. The children are formally dressed with most wearing hats. The photo was tentatively dated to 1932 by the donor. Inscribed verso: "1932 St Hilary's Christmas Party"churches -- kew (vic.), st hilary's church -- kew, anglican churches -- melbourne (vic.) -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Map - MARKS COLLECTION: TRAMWAY OR RAILWAY MAP SANDHURST
... Original map of 'land granted as endowment' for tramway... Original map of 'land granted as endowment' for tramway or railway ...Original map of 'land granted as endowment' for tramway or railway. On top Rh corner of map, in bold print 'Sandhurst, Inglewood & Loddon district Tramway or Railway.Land granted as endowment shaded, scale 60 chains to 1 inch. Lithographed by J & W. Holmes, Lith. Sandhurst'. Signed by Geo Avery Fletcher, Engineer. Map shows Parish of Leichardt, Parish of Yarraberb, Parish of Bridgwater and a section of Marong. On bottom RH corner, is small map of Sandhurst, showing railway reserve. Top LH corner, Inglewood. Map shows route of railway line from Sandhurst to Inglewood. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document - Certificate of Title, Alison land, 1840o
... Land originally granted to John Alison 09/09/1840. Shows... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Land originally granted to John ...Land originally granted to John Alison 09/09/1840. Shows chain of ownership from Alison to Lecky, Mayger (Magyar) and Blay; Lecky to Charles Buck; Mayger to Whatmough.Shows part of the chain of ownership of this parcel of land in Greensborough.4 pages. Copies of land titles and associated documentsSome annotations by Noel Withersland titles - greensborough, mayger family, whatmough family -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Letter - Department of Lands and Survey granting land for temporary reserve, 18 Mar 1860
... Handwritten letter from Dept of Lands and Survey granting... Dept of Lands and Survey granting Crown land for temporary ...Handwritten letter from Dept of Lands and Survey granting Crown land for temporary reserve as site for abattoirs 18 March 1861local government - borough of sandridge, industry - noxious, department of lands and surveys, clement hodgkinson -
Melton City Libraries
Map, Block details section 21 Township of Melton, 1965
... In 1861, Mary Dowling and John Luby obtained Crown Grant... In 1861, Mary Dowling and John Luby obtained Crown Grant land ...In 1861, Mary Dowling and John Luby obtained Crown Grant land on the corner of Smith and McKenzie Street Melton.Section 21 is covers the block of Smith, Henry and McKenzie Street Meltoncouncil -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - H. A. & S. R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: CONTRACT OF SALE
... and 261 section A land comprised in Crown Grants volume 2195 folio..., Bendigo. Vacant land corner Grant & Priam Streets, Long Gully ...Contract of sale of real estate dated 3rd December, 1964 between National Trustees Executors and Agency Company of Australasia as administrator of H. W. Bowden deceased (vendor) and Mr. C. Sartori (purchaser). Solicitor for vendor: Watson, James & Rogers, RACV Bldg. View Point, Bendigo. Solicitor for purchaser: Mr. H. E. Every, Dispensary Walk, Bendigo. Vacant land corner Grant & Priam Streets, Long Gully being Crown allotment 260 and 261 section A land comprised in Crown Grants volume 2195 folio 556 and volume 2190 folio 885. Price 225 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document - Certificate of Title, Mayger land, 1863o
... Land originally granted to John Alison 09/09/1840. 1... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Land originally granted to John ...Land originally granted to John Alison 09/09/1840. 1. Certificate of Title: Edwin Willis Mayger 14/08/1863: Vol. 5 Fol. 860. 2. Transfer document: 2 mortgages for Edwin Willis Mayger; Transfer from Mayger to Charles Partington. Shows part of the chain of ownership of this parcel of land in Greensborough.2 pages. Copies of land titles and associated documentsland titles - greensborough, mayger family, partington family, maygar family -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Invitation, 80th Anniversary Services, 1934
... constructed on land granted to the Church of England in 1855 and named.... It is one of four main buildings constructed on land granted ...Invitation to services commemorating the 80th anniversary of the laying of the foundation stone of Christ Church, at 14 Acland Street St Kilda, on 25 November 1934. Christ Church was constructed in 1854-57 and designed in Decorated Gothic style by Albert Purchase & Charles Swyer. It was enlarged in 1874 and 1881 to the designs of Sydney W Smith. It is one of four main buildings constructed on land granted to the Church of England in 1855 and named Church Square. The other buildings are the bishop's residence, vicarage and parish hall. Heritage Victoria describes it as a 'rare and significant square in the history of town planning in Victoria which demonstrates the importance of the church to the community'. It is built from rarely used undressed random coursed sandstone from Point King Sorrento. White card, discoloured with aged, printed in dark blue on one side.christ church, acland street -
Orbost & District Historical Society
Painting - framed, second half 19th century 1860's?
... sawmills at Glengarry and Rosedale. After hearing of land grants... sawmills at Glengarry and Rosedale. After hearing of land grants ...James came to Australia from Plymouth on the ship "Mobile" arriving 16/11/1853 aged 22. he married Alice Roberts on November 27, 1861. With a large young family he moved from Central Victoria to Glengarry in Gippsland where he farmed and set up sawmills at Glengarry and Rosedale. After hearing of land grants at Orbost and investigating the possibilities with Elizabeth, his eldest daughter he selected land at Pumpkin Point, Bete Bolong. The whole family (ten children from 23years - 2years) eventually moved to Orbost around 1885. ( read "From White Knowle to Pumpkin Point" by Hon Peter Nixon A.O.) He had the first saw mill. He convened the meeting that established butter factory foundation and shares and was the first Agricultural Show president,James Nixon was a significant and influential citizen of Orbost's early years.Portrait done in oils of Nixon, James Mr. The portrait is of the bust of Nixon in a tuxedo with blue to grey background. Timber finish frame.nixon-james orbost-bete-bolong pumpkin-point -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Harold Hauson, Members of the Wright family outside "Laura Villa" Smeaton, (estimated); early 1930's
... plus a land grant (Allot A, Sect 2, Township of Smeaton). Head... a land grant (Allot A, Sect 2, Township of Smeaton). Head Teacher ...In 1860 Smeaton residents appealed for funds to establish a school. Patrick Curtain, and his co-workers raised more than £150 plus a land grant (Allot A, Sect 2, Township of Smeaton). Head Teacher John Forbes, with assistant Zillah North, opened a timber school building which measured 36ftx18ft (11.0x5.5m) on 1 September 1861 with 44 children. Rising enrolment to 65 in 1868 made building alterations necessary. During 1870-1 a residence of four rooms was supplied and in October 1882 a 20ftx18ft (6.1x5.5m) classroom. In 1907 a new brick building accommodated 122 children. Among notable ex-pupils are Major-General Bridgeford, Frank Wright ( Musical Director of the London County Council), Alex Wright, (AKA singer Andre Navarre), and Les Brooks. (Visions and Realisations) Sepia photograph showing 4 people sitting in a 1914 Ford Model T Touring Car outside The Wright Familys' "Laura Villa" property at Smeaton. Left hand back seat - Mrs W. Wright, Mrs Kelso Front seat: F.L.Redman (driving), W. WrightTaken at "Laura Villa" Smeaton by Harold Hausenfrank wright, laura villa, smeaton, car, 1914 ford model t touring car -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photo, Bill Fargher, Frank Wright at Daylesford, 1/1/1924 (exact); 1924
... plus a land grant (Allot A, Sect 2, Township of Smeaton). Head... a land grant (Allot A, Sect 2, Township of Smeaton). Head Teacher ...In 1860 Smeaton residents appealed for funds to establish a school. Patrick Curtain, and his co-workers raised more than £150 plus a land grant (Allot A, Sect 2, Township of Smeaton). Head Teacher John Forbes, with assistant Zillah North, opened a timber school building which measured 36ftx18ft (11.0x5.5m) on 1 September 1861 with 44 children. Rising enrolment to 65 in 1868 made building alterations necessary. During 1870-1 a residence of four rooms was supplied and in October 1882 a 20ftx18ft (6.1x5.5m) classroom. In 1907 a new brick building accommodated 122 children. Among notable ex-pupils are Major-General Bridgeford, Frank Wright ( Musical Director of the London County Council), Alex Wright, (AKA singer Andre Navarre), and Les Brooks. (Visions and Realisations) Frank Wright, aged 22, in a bush location at Daylesford - possibly at a mineral water spring.frank wright, daylesford -
Unions Ballarat
Photograph - Photograph: Laying of Trades Hall building foundation stone, 1887
... was agreed upon and land was granted to the committee in the name..., the present site at 24 Camp Street, Ballarat was agreed upon and land ...The success of a significant wages dispute with Phoenix Foundry led to reconsideration of building a Trades Hall in Ballarat. In 1886, the present site at 24 Camp Street, Ballarat was agreed upon and land was granted to the committee in the name of the Ballarat Trades Hall and Literary Institute. The photograph depicts laying of the Ballarat Trades Hall foundation stone in1887. Relevance to the history of Ballarat Regional Trades and Labour Council and unions in the area.Photograph - framed.btlc, ballarat regional trades and labour council, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, ballarat trades hall - construction, industrial disputes, strikes, unions -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, German Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1853?
... , and their intention to erect a church in East melbourne on a grant of land... melbourne on a grant of land near St Peter's. Letter from ...Letter from parishioners of the German Evangelical Lutheran Church, indicating the name of the CHurch's minister, and their intention to erect a church in East melbourne on a grant of land near St Peter's.Letter from parishioners of the German Evangelical Lutheran Church, indicating the name of the CHurch's minister, and their intention to erect a church in East melbourne on a grant of land near St Peter's. Signed by Pauline Schwerkolt.Letter from parishioners of the German Evangelical Lutheran Church, indicating the name of the CHurch's minister, and their intention to erect a church in East melbourne on a grant of land near St Peter's.german evangelical lutheran church, schwerkolt, pauline