Material relating to the history of the Black Family in the Watsonia area.Folder containing copies of wills and probate documents for eight members of the Black Family between 1892 and 1952; with copies of electoral rolls from Victoria and Western Australia, listing members of the Black Family and their addresses. black family, watsonia

Black Hill was a mining site and is now a suburb of BallaratPanoramic, black and white photograph of Ballarat from Black Hill. Circa 1880ballarat, black hill, mining, railway, photograph, black and white

The first company to make a success of hard-rock (quartz) gold mining at Black Hill was the Black Hill Company, formed in 1859. Mining from the open-cut mine probably commenced in 1860 and by 1861 the company had erected the largest stamping mill in Victoria. The mill ran 24 hours a day until the end of 1864 and 12 hours a day in 1865. Open cut mining then ceased. Underground ore extraction continued at Black Hill until the early twentieth century.Photographic image of the abandoned open-cut mine at Black Hill, Ballarat, c1904 ballarat, black hill, mining, open cut, gold

Collection of birth, death and marriage certificates, searches and correspondence relating to 23 members of the Black Family, landowners of Greensborough and Watsonia, collected by Shirley Fraser nee Black and Noel Withers, working on her behalf. Organised and edited by Greensborough Historical SocietyLooseleaf folder of documentsblack family, watsonia

The Victorian gold rush came to Eltham in the early 1850s and with it came a crime wave. Local traders called for police protection. This led to the appointment in 1857 of Irish-born Peter Lawlor as Senior Constable at Eltham. In 1859 Peter and his wife Kate were able to move into an official police residence at the corner of Maria Street (now Main Road) and Brougham Street, with stables out the back and a large paddock for grazing across the road. Some of their children went to Eltham Primary School. That 1859 police residence is now the home of the Eltham District Historical Society. The small wooden building on the very corner is a modern replica of the separate police station/office built around 1885-1900. Cases investigated by Constable Lawlor included murders, stealing (horses, cattle, fowls, watches, linen, clothing), a search for a missing person, and two separate instances of abandoned children seeking help. He was officially commended in 1866 for bringing to justice a man who had indecently assaulted an 11-year old girl. Sadly, there was a similar but unconnected case only a few months later. But events had a lighter side; in 1871 Kate lent her piano to the Snowflakes Christy Minstrels for a Catholic Church fund-raising concert. Peter was transferred to Prahran in 1872. He died in 1876 and is buried in Eltham Cemetery with four of his children. His headstone was stolen some time after May 1990 but was returned anonymously (broken into three pieces) in August 2013. It is resting on his grave but has not been re-erected. The Inscription reads: Peter Lawlor Who died February 12th 1876 Aged 55 years Also his children Michael Margaret Maud and EdithBorn Digitaleltham cemetery, gravestones, edith lawlor, margaret lawlor, maud lawlor, michael lawlor, peter lawlor

Catalogue card reads, 'Queen Carnival. c1923. There was rivalry between towns Mitcham, Ringwood and Croydon. This particular year the Ringwood group was so lovely they said the Maddens must have put the money up. Back standing: LHS Maxie Benson, Vera Simpson. Sitting: LHS Nell Lawlor, Dorothy Matlock, Mary O'Regan (Queen), Amy Connell, Kathleen Sherlock. Tiny boy is Ted Matlock.'

Black and white photograph of a brick primary school At Black Hill. education, school, black hill primary school

Image of a mining site on Black Hill, with the township of Ballarat in the background. black hill, mining, poppett head, black hill flat

Colour photographs of a number of houses in Webb Avenue, Black Hill. The houses were built by the Housing Commission.web avenue, black hill, ballarat, housing commission, architecture

This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 1000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007. If you can provide information on this artist or artwork please message via the comment box below.art, artwork, black, stuart black, available, drawing

Heading of article reads, "Ringwood Station, 1916". Article reads, "The Station Staff in 1916 (reading from left):- J. Trevenar, A.S.M.; J. Lawlor, junior clerk; O. Green, signalman; R. Boyle, yard porter; the next was the signal adjuster, name not known; P.A. Stuart, lad porter, now A.S.M. at Ringwood. R. Boyle, the yard porter, was killed sometime afterwards right in front of the office. He was caught in between 2 sets of rails by passing trains, one train hit him and threw him under the other train, which cut his head off." "Mail 6/10/49".

Colour photographs of the interior of a house in Webb Avenue, Ballarat East, and its garden shed. The houses in Webb Avenue were built for the Housing Commission in 1959. The interior fit out was likely to be similar in the other houses and each property appears to have had an identical garden shed. webb avenue, black hill, ballarat, housing commission, architecture

The Black and White committee started in 1936 to raise funds for the children supported by the Sydney Industrial Blind Institute (later Royal Blind Society of NSW) through a variety of events. One such major fundraiser was a Ball, initially began as the White Ball then changed to Black and White Ball in 1948. Ball programs were created to provide opportunity for sponsors to advertise their involvement with this prestigious event, as well include information on the time progression of the night, a menu, a list of the current committee (Patron, President, various positions and members) and the Black and White Derby race sheet. First run in 1956, the Derby gave individuals or businesses the opportunity to sponsor a 'horse' in the race, which was ridden by a 'jockey' who rolled up a line to reach the finish post. Later programs included auction items, information on performers at the Ball and photographs from other events organised by the Black and White Committee (Casino Cruise, Women of Achievement lunch, previous year's Ball, etc.)Booklets with black and white covers with illustrationsCover on title changes: The Black and White Ball (1981-3) The Black and White programme (1985-1988) The Black and White Ball ((1992, 2003, 2005)black and white committee, royal blind society of nsw

A digital copy of a black and white postcard of the Black Spur Hotel in Narbethong. This postcard was produced by The Rose Stereograph Company as a souvenir of Narbethong. The title of the postcard is incorrect as the hotel is in Narbethong not Healesville.A digital copy of a black and white postcard of the Black Spur Hotel in Narbethong.THE ROSE SERIES P. 10813/ COPYRIGHT. BLACK SPUR HOTEL, HEALESVILLE, VIC. narbethong, victoria, australia, black spur hotel, accommodation, black spur inn, blacks' spur inn, blacks' spur hotel, rose stereograph company, postcard, souvenir, p. 10813

A digital copy of a black and white postcard of the Black Spur Hotel in Narbethong. This postcard was produced by The Rose Stereograph Company as a souvenir of Narbethong.A digital copy of a black and white postcard of the Black Spur Hotel in Narbethong.THE ROSE SERIES P. 10813/ COPYRIGHT. BLACK SPUR HOTEL NARBETHONG, BETWEEN HEALESVILLE & MARYSVILLE, V.narbethong, victoria, australia, black spur hotel, accommodation, black spur inn, blacks' spur inn, blacks' spur hotel, rose stereograph company, postcard, souvenir, p. 10813

Plan of Subdivision for property at St Helena Road. (superseded plan)An example of hard copy subdivision plans from the Greensborough area. Mainly from the Shire of Diamond Valley era (1964-1994).Plan (2 sheets) mounted on heavy card.Stamped and handwritten Council permissions, dates and other details. Notation: 'Superseded plan see G1190'subdivision plans, st helena road

Part of a collection of photographs copied from the late Shirley Fraser (nee Black), also descendant of the McLaughlin family. This photograph shows Eileen Black circa 1924. The inscription "To dear Aunt Rose and Uncle Johnny" indicated this was sent to John McLaughlin and Rosalie Ellen Whatmough.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.Written on back of photograph:" To dear Aunt Rose and Uncle Johnny - Eileen Black"shirley fraser, eileen black, rosalie mclaughlin, john mclaughlin

After the Eureka Stockade the government offered a reward for the leaders of the rebellion. Peter Lalor's name is incorrectly spelt 'Lawlor' in the poster, which suggests the correct pronunciation of Lalor.A Eureka Stockade reward poster as reproduced in Withers 'History of Ballarat'. The poster is black on white and relates to a 400 pound reward offered for Peter Lalor and Black after the Eureka Stockade. Peter Lalor is described as 5 feet 11 inches in height, age 35, dark hair, whiskers dark brown and shaved under the chin, no moustache, long face, rather good looking, and is a well made man. Black is described as over 6 feet tall, straight figure, slight build, bright red hair worn in a general rather long and brushed backwards, red and large whiskers, meeting under the chine, blue eyes, large thin nose, ruddy complexion, and rather small mouth.ballarat, eureka stockade, peter lalor, lalor, lawlor, black, william haines, haines, ballarat reform league, reward poster

Reproduced page 133 of Pioneers & Painters, edited by Alan Marshall (1971) Source: National Gallery of VictoriaThis photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.4 x 5 inch colour reversal film (1) Condition: May not be true to colour of original work. Scanned from a 4 x 5 inch colour transparency which was taken c.1970 (approx. 50 years old) and which has undergone significant colour degradation towards the red spectrum. Allowances made for colour cast correction in scan with best guess for white balance. Significant light flare is reflected off glossy surface of original work at camera lens at lower left and right sides causing quality issues. artist, pioneers and painters, sepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, adrian lawlor

Heritage Excursion - An Eltham South Ramble, 2 Sep 2017Born Digitalactivities, eltham district historical society, eltham south, heritage excursion, local history centre

Part of a collection of photographs copied from the late Shirley Fraser (nee Black), also descendant of the McLaughlin and Whatmough family. This photograph shows Stanley Duncan Black who died in 1919 aged 16 years.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.Written on back of card: "Stanley Duncan Black, died August 25th 1919, aged 16 years and 8 months"shirley fraser, stanley duncan black, black family

Part of a collection of photographs copied from the late Shirley Fraser (nee Black), also descendant of the McLaughlin family. This photograph shows Annie Wood, Duncan Black and Evelyn Black (seated).Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.shirley fraser, annie wood, dincan black, evelyn black

Autograph books were popular in the 1950s and these contain a variety of signatures and messages from friends of Shirley Fraser (nee Black). A list of autographs contained in these books is available at the SocietyThe Blacks were a pioneering Bundoora family and these books are a memento of Miss Black's friends and acquaintances.2 autograph books, one with black cover, one with simulated leather cover. Coloured pages."Shirley Black - Hillboro' Park Grimshaw Street Bundoora" inside front cover and autographs throughout.autograph books, shirley fraser, shirley black, bundoora

The photographer, George Black, had a studion at 189 Barkly Street North, Ballarat from 1899-1900.Sepia photograph of Sturt Street Ballarat, looking west. It shows buildings such as the Ballarat Town Hall, Ballarat Post Office and Sutton's Music House. Horse drawn carriages, trams, bandstand and Galloway monument are also shown.Stamped onto mount "Black photo Ballarat.ballarat, sturt street, ballarat town hall, sutton, horse, carriage, galloway, bandsyand

Special edition of the Herald Sun to commemorate the Black Saturday fires of 2009.Pictorial coverage of the Black Saturday fires in Victoria.Newspaper wrap-around, 20 pages, illus. (some col.)"Black Saturday February 7, 2009" on cover.herald sun, black saturday fires

Initially collated by Harry Gilham as part of a file on Eltham Cemeteryeltham cemetery, edith lawlor, margaret lawlor, maud lawlor, michael lawlor, peter lawlor, eltham police