Showing 978 items matching life in the area
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Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Nagambie Waterways The way they were, May 2009
... life in the area... and environs life in the area Elaine Lodding ...History of the Goulburn Irrigation System and the waterways.Collection of early photographs of the area telling the history.Rectangular shaped book, Cover is a B/W photo of the 'Merriwee', boat, owned by W. L Forbes C 1920 with a group of people on board about to enjoy a sailing. There are 92 pages with many B/W photos detailing the history of the waterways.Credits page, supported by the Strathbogie Shire Council.and Nagambie Historical Society.irrigation history, lake nagambie, goulburn weir and environs, life in the area -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Lewis, Robert, A Journey Through Time : investigating Koori life in the Gariwerd / Grampians area. Teachers' Guide, 1992
... A Journey Through Time : investigating Koori life in the... : investigating Koori life in the Gariwerd / Grampians area. Teachers ...[From Intro.]: "The guide booklet asks students to consider four important questions as they explore the Centre's resources: 1. Did the Kooris of the Gariwerd area use their environment well? 2. Did they have a rich and full culture? 3. How did contact with Europeans affect their life? 4. Are Koori history and culture an important part of every Australian's heritage today?"9 p. : ill., map ; 30 cm.[From Intro.]: "The guide booklet asks students to consider four important questions as they explore the Centre's resources: 1. Did the Kooris of the Gariwerd area use their environment well? 2. Did they have a rich and full culture? 3. How did contact with Europeans affect their life? 4. Are Koori history and culture an important part of every Australian's heritage today?"community organisations -- cultural activities (including preservation and/or promotion of traditional culture). other: brambuk living cultural centre -- budja budja -- gariwerd -- halls gap -- grampians -- education. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, History notes supplied by Bert Mock, n.d
... of the Fankhauser properties to plant orchards. Also gives details of life.... Also gives details of life in the area.... orchards. Also gives details of life in the area. Who came to East ...History of the Mock Family.History of the Mock Family who came to East Burwood in 1885 and took over one of the Fankhauser properties to plant orchards. Also gives details of life in the area.History of the Mock Family. mock family, pioneers, orchards, burwood east -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Shops in Nunawading, 1995
... locations. Author, Harold Bakes. Also personal memories of life..., Harold Bakes. Also personal memories of life in the area ...List and history of shops in Whitehorse and Springvale Roads and neighbouring streets in 1938 with sketch showing locations. Author, Harold Bakes. Also personal memories of life in the area.List and history of shops in Whitehorse and Springvale Roads and neighbouring streets in 1938 with sketch showing locations. Author, Harold Bakes. Also personal memories of life in the area.List and history of shops in Whitehorse and Springvale Roads and neighbouring streets in 1938 with sketch showing locations. Author, Harold Bakes. Also personal memories of life in the area.businesses, bakes, harold arthur, whitehorse road, nunawading, springvale road, walkers road, railway street, silver grove -
Vision Australia
Badge - Object, Vision Australia Foundation milestone badges, 2000-2003
... and 40th year. Life Governor, Area Leader and Friend could also...1, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, Life Governor, Area..., 40, Life Governor, Area Leader, Friend To honour ...To honour the commitment of its staff, badges were awarded to commemorate years service. These consisted of the Vision Australia Foundation symbol of an eye (flat surface for the iris and areas immediately below and above the eye, and roughened surface for the background of the iris), in gold. A number reflecting the years of service was attached by a loop below the badge in gold. Service was commemorated at the 1st, 3rd, 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, 30th, 35th and 40th year. Life Governor, Area Leader and Friend could also be attached to the badge. Metal pin of an eye with attachments1, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, Life Governor, Area Leader, Friendvision australia foundation, badges -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Life in the Country: Australia in the Victorian Age by Michael Cannon, 1983_
... A text dealing with life in country areas of Australia from... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Book Book Life in the Country ...A text dealing with life in country areas of Australia from 1851 to 1901.Significant to this area as Greensborough was a farming area at this time.Hard cover. 322 pages, illus. Dust jacket has illustration by S.T.Gill of "Herdsmen with horses and drove of cattle"australia history, australia social conditions, michael cannon, australia country life -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Ross, William Murray
... a biography recording his life in the area.... recording his life in the area. Murray Ross William Ross William ...This file contains one item: 1/The obituary of William Murray Ross from Brighton Southern Cross, dated 03/09/1904. Ross is commemorated as a pioneer of Caulfield, and the obituary includes a biography recording his life in the area.murray ross william, ross william murray, obituaries, caulfield, pioneers, ‘the grange’, jordan sergeant, sugar beet, sugar industry, rosstown refinery, rosstown railway, railway lines , elsternwick railway, dandenong road, hawthorn road, inkerman road, local government, caulfield road board, pennington harold councillor, kooyong road, glen eira road, watts thomas, v.a.t.c. racecourse, street names, aboriginal languages, caulfield council, lempriere councillor , death and dying, bayston councillor, mayors, brighton southern cross, rosstown, funerals -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Greensborough Historical Society et al, GHS Book Launch 'As I Recall' [Noel Withers and Blaise van Hecke], 2013_07
... book "As I Recall", a compilation of recollections of life... of recollections of life in the area. More photos of this event can ...Photograph shows GHS President Noel Withers and publisher Blaise van Hecke from Busybird at Diamond Valley Learning Centre. The event is the launch of Greensborough Historical Society's first book "As I Recall", a compilation of recollections of life in the area. More photos of this event can be found at the GHS Resource Centre.Digital copy of colour photograph.as i recall, greensborough historical society -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Harvesting at Mann's Farm c.1900
... photographs covering all aspects of early life in the area now... life in the area now embraced by the City of Whittlesea ...This photograph forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Whittlesea Historical Society for their project book, "Historic Views of the City of Whittlesea" by Robert Wuchatsch and Gwen Hawke, as part of Australia's Bicentennial Celebrations in 1988. The collection contains over 200 historic photographs covering all aspects of early life in the area now embraced by the City of Whittlesea.Black and white print mounted on a foam backing for display.Adhesive label on front of photo [Harvesting at Mann's Farm c 1900]. Inscribed in blue ink on back of photo ["Overton" Farm Janefield. 1895 circa. Man with rake David Alexanda Mann and William David Mann. Janefield Bundoora Millpark]historic views of the city of whittlesea, harvesting, manns farm, janefield, david alexanda mann, william david mann -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Bundoora Hall 1960
... photographs covering all aspects of early life in the area now... life in the area now embraced by the City of Whittlesea ...This photograph forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Whittlesea Historical Society for their project book, "Historic Views of the City of Whittlesea" by Robert Wuchatsch and Gwen Hawke, as part of Australia's Bicentennial Celebrations in 1988. The collection contains over 200 historic photographs covering all aspects of early life in the area now embraced by the City of Whittlesea.Black and white print mounted on a foam backing for display.Adhesive label on front of photo [Bundoora Hall 1960].historic views of the city of whittlesea, bundoora hall 1960, bundoora -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Bundoora Post Office and Store
... photographs covering all aspects of early life in the area now... life in the area now embraced by the City of Whittlesea ...This photograph forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Whittlesea Historical Society for their project book, "Historic Views of the City of Whittlesea" by Robert Wuchatsch and Gwen Hawke, as part of Australia's Bicentennial Celebrations in 1988. The collection contains over 200 historic photographs covering all aspects of early life in the area now embraced by the City of Whittlesea.Black and white print mounted on a foam backing for display.Adhesive label on front of photo [Bundoora Post Office and Store 1906].historic views of the city of whittlesea, bundoora post office, bundoora, 1960, bundoora store -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Coulstock's Mill on the Plenty River near Bundoora
... photographs covering all aspects of early life in the area now... life in the area now embraced by the City of Whittlesea ...This photograph forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Whittlesea Historical Society for their project book, "Historic Views of the City of Whittlesea" by Robert Wuchatsch and Gwen Hawke, as part of Australia's Bicentennial Celebrations in 1988. The collection contains over 200 historic photographs covering all aspects of early life in the area now embraced by the City of Whittlesea.Black and white print mounted on a foam backing for display.Inscribed in blue ink on back of photo [Coulstock's Mill on the Plenty River near Bundoora]historic views of the city of whittlesea, janefield, coulstock's mill, flour mill -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Disused Janefield Mill c.1875
... photographs covering all aspects of early life in the area now... life in the area now embraced by the City of Whittlesea. George ...This photograph forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Whittlesea Historical Society for their project book, "Historic Views of the City of Whittlesea" by Robert Wuchatsch and Gwen Hawke, as part of Australia's Bicentennial Celebrations in 1988. The collection contains over 200 historic photographs covering all aspects of early life in the area now embraced by the City of Whittlesea.George Coulstock established his bluestone, water driven, flour mill in the 1840s. During the 1840s Henry Miller acquired the property, Mill Park. The mill operated until 1858, when a shortage of water caused by the construction of the Yan Yean Reservoir, combined with a decrease in wheat growing in the area, led to its closure. Black and white print mounted on a foam backing for display.Adhesive label on front of photo [Disused Janfield [sic] Mill c.1875]. Typed information on a label on the back.historic views of the city of whittlesea, janefield, coulstock's mill, flour mill, janefield mill -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, McKay family Donnybrook Kalkallo
... photographs covering all aspects of early life in the area now... photographs covering all aspects of early life in the area now ...This photograph forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Whittlesea Historical Society for their project book, "Historic Views of the City of Whittlesea" by Robert Wuchatsch and Gwen Hawke, as part of Australia's Bicentennial Celebrations in 1988. The collection contains over 200 historic photographs covering all aspects of early life in the area now embraced by the City of Whittlesea.Black and white print mounted on a foam backing for display.Inscribed in blue ink on back of photo ["McKay family Donnybrook Kalkallo]historic views of the city of whittlesea, mckay family, donnybrook, kalkallo -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Donnybrook Kalkallo
... photographs covering all aspects of early life in the area now... life in the area now embraced by the City of Whittlesea ...This photograph forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Whittlesea Historical Society for their project book, "Historic Views of the City of Whittlesea" by Robert Wuchatsch and Gwen Hawke, as part of Australia's Bicentennial Celebrations in 1988. The collection contains over 200 historic photographs covering all aspects of early life in the area now embraced by the City of Whittlesea.Black and white print mounted on a foam backing for display.historic views of the city of whittlesea, donnybrook, kalkallo -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Donnybrook Post Office and Store
... photographs covering all aspects of early life in the area now... life in the area now embraced by the City of Whittlesea ...This photograph forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Whittlesea Historical Society for their project book, "Historic Views of the City of Whittlesea" by Robert Wuchatsch and Gwen Hawke, as part of Australia's Bicentennial Celebrations in 1988. The collection contains over 200 historic photographs covering all aspects of early life in the area now embraced by the City of Whittlesea.Black and white print mounted on a foam backing for display.Inscribed in blue ink on the front [Post Office & Store Donnybrook].historic views of the city of whittlesea, donnybrook post office, donnybrook store, kalkallo -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Rapkin's Donnybrook Hotel. Cobb & Co re-enactment celebrations. Coach travelled from Melbourne to Wangaratta
... photographs covering all aspects of early life in the area now... life in the area now embraced by the City of Whittlesea ...This photograph forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Whittlesea Historical Society for their project book, "Historic Views of the City of Whittlesea" by Robert Wuchatsch and Gwen Hawke, as part of Australia's Bicentennial Celebrations in 1988. The collection contains over 200 historic photographs covering all aspects of early life in the area now embraced by the City of Whittlesea.Black and white print mounted on a foam backing for display.Adhesive label with inscription on front of photo.historic views of the city of whittlesea, rapkin's donnybrook hotel, cobb & co re-enactment, cobb & co coach -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Victoria Bridge, Donnybrook Road, Kalkallo
... photographs covering all aspects of early life in the area now... photographs covering all aspects of early life in the area now ...This photograph forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Whittlesea Historical Society for their project book, "Historic Views of the City of Whittlesea" by Robert Wuchatsch and Gwen Hawke, as part of Australia's Bicentennial Celebrations in 1988. The collection contains over 200 historic photographs covering all aspects of early life in the area now embraced by the City of Whittlesea.It was officially opened by Cr. F.R. Godfrey Esq. J.P., MLA on 24 May 1876, Queen Victoria’s birthday, and named the Victoria Bridge in her honour.Black and white print mounted on a foam backing for display.Inscribed in red ink on back of photo [Donnybrook Kalkallo]historic views of the city of whittlesea, kalkallo bridge, donnybrook road, bluestone bridge, victoria bridge -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Bill Burt outside his garage Kalkallo
... photographs covering all aspects of early life in the area now... life in the area now embraced by the City of Whittlesea ...This photograph forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Whittlesea Historical Society for their project book, "Historic Views of the City of Whittlesea" by Robert Wuchatsch and Gwen Hawke, as part of Australia's Bicentennial Celebrations in 1988. The collection contains over 200 historic photographs covering all aspects of early life in the area now embraced by the City of Whittlesea.Donated by Dorrie McKayBlack and white print mounted on a foam backing for display.Inscribed in blue ink on back of photo.historic views of the city of whittlesea, bill burt, burt's garage kalkallo -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, County Roads Board, road maintenance worker, at Kalkallo, Don McBain, 1943
... photographs covering all aspects of early life in the area now... photographs covering all aspects of early life in the area now ...This photograph forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Whittlesea Historical Society for their project book, "Historic Views of the City of Whittlesea" by Robert Wuchatsch and Gwen Hawke, as part of Australia's Bicentennial Celebrations in 1988. The collection contains over 200 historic photographs covering all aspects of early life in the area now embraced by the City of Whittlesea.Black and white print mounted on a foam backing for display.Adhesive label on front of photo [C.R.B. Road maintenence (sic) worker 1943 Don McBain Kalkallo.historic views of the city of whittlesea, don mcbain, country roads board, kalkallo, crb -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Kalkallo Donnybrook School 195, 1930
... photographs covering all aspects of early life in the area now... life in the area now embraced by the City of Whittlesea ...This photograph forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Whittlesea Historical Society for their project book, "Historic Views of the City of Whittlesea" by Robert Wuchatsch and Gwen Hawke, as part of Australia's Bicentennial Celebrations in 1988. The collection contains over 200 historic photographs covering all aspects of early life in the area now embraced by the City of Whittlesea.The Kalkallo School opened in the Donnybrook Scots Church in 1855, becoming State School 195 by 1873. Declining enrolments led to the school’s closure in 1993. The site was sold in 1999 and cleared. Black and white print mounted on a foam backing for display.historic views of the city of whittlesea, kalkallo school, kal kallo, donnybrook school -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Kalkallo Donnybrook School 195, 1930
... photographs covering all aspects of early life in the area now... life in the area now embraced by the City of Whittlesea ...This photograph forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Whittlesea Historical Society for their project book, "Historic Views of the City of Whittlesea" by Robert Wuchatsch and Gwen Hawke, as part of Australia's Bicentennial Celebrations in 1988. The collection contains over 200 historic photographs covering all aspects of early life in the area now embraced by the City of Whittlesea.The Kalkallo School opened in the Donnybrook Scots Church in 1855, becoming State School 195 by 1873. Declining enrolments led to the school’s closure in 1993. The site was sold in 1999 and cleared. Black and white print mounted on a foam backing for display. Duplicate copy of item 208.13.historic views of the city of whittlesea, kalkallo school, kal kallo, donnybrook school -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Kalkallo Group
... photographs covering all aspects of early life in the area now... life in the area now embraced by the City of Whittlesea ...This photograph forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Whittlesea Historical Society for their project book, "Historic Views of the City of Whittlesea" by Robert Wuchatsch and Gwen Hawke, as part of Australia's Bicentennial Celebrations in 1988. The collection contains over 200 historic photographs covering all aspects of early life in the area now embraced by the City of Whittlesea.Kalkallo group, possibly in front of Bill Burt's garage, KalkalloBlack and white print mounted on a foam backing for display.historic views of the city of whittlesea, kalkallo, donnybrook -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Kalkallo Gypsy Caravan travelling along Old Hume Highway
... photographs covering all aspects of early life in the area now... photographs covering all aspects of early life in the area now ...This photograph forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Whittlesea Historical Society for their project book, "Historic Views of the City of Whittlesea" by Robert Wuchatsch and Gwen Hawke, as part of Australia's Bicentennial Celebrations in 1988. The collection contains over 200 historic photographs covering all aspects of early life in the area now embraced by the City of Whittlesea.Black and white print mounted on a foam backing for display.historic views of the city of whittlesea, gypsy caravan, kalkallo, donnybrook -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Harvesting at Kalkallo
... photographs covering all aspects of early life in the area now... life in the area now embraced by the City of Whittlesea ...This photograph forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Whittlesea Historical Society for their project book, "Historic Views of the City of Whittlesea" by Robert Wuchatsch and Gwen Hawke, as part of Australia's Bicentennial Celebrations in 1988. The collection contains over 200 historic photographs covering all aspects of early life in the area now embraced by the City of Whittlesea.Black and white print mounted on a foam backing for display.Inscribed in blue ink on back of photo [Harvesting Kalkallo]historic views of the city of whittlesea, harvesting, kalkallo, donnybrook -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, McKay Garage, Kalkallo
... photographs covering all aspects of early life in the area now... life in the area now embraced by the City of Whittlesea ...This photograph forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Whittlesea Historical Society for their project book, "Historic Views of the City of Whittlesea" by Robert Wuchatsch and Gwen Hawke, as part of Australia's Bicentennial Celebrations in 1988. The collection contains over 200 historic photographs covering all aspects of early life in the area now embraced by the City of Whittlesea.Black and white print mounted on a foam backing for display.Inscribed in blue ink on back of photo [Kalkallo McKay garage]historic views of the city of whittlesea, kalkallo, mckay garage, donnybrook -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Mr. Trathowan riding along Old Sydney Raod, Kalkallo
... photographs covering all aspects of early life in the area now... life in the area now embraced by the City of Whittlesea ...This photograph forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Whittlesea Historical Society for their project book, "Historic Views of the City of Whittlesea" by Robert Wuchatsch and Gwen Hawke, as part of Australia's Bicentennial Celebrations in 1988. The collection contains over 200 historic photographs covering all aspects of early life in the area now embraced by the City of Whittlesea.Black and white print mounted on a foam backing for display. Inscribed in blue ink on back of photo [Mr. Trathowan riding along Old Sydney Raod, Kalkallo]historic views of the city of whittlesea, old sydney road, kalkallo, mr trathowan, bicycle -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Kalkallo School 195, 1929
... photographs covering all aspects of early life in the area now... life in the area now embraced by the City of Whittlesea ...This photograph forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Whittlesea Historical Society for their project book, "Historic Views of the City of Whittlesea" by Robert Wuchatsch and Gwen Hawke, as part of Australia's Bicentennial Celebrations in 1988. The collection contains over 200 historic photographs covering all aspects of early life in the area now embraced by the City of Whittlesea.Black and white print mounted on a foam backing for display.historic views of the city of whittlesea, kalkallo school, 1929 -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, St John's Presbyterian Church, Cameron Street, Kal Kallo
... photographs covering all aspects of early life in the area now... photographs covering all aspects of early life in the area now ...This photograph forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Whittlesea Historical Society for their project book, "Historic Views of the City of Whittlesea" by Robert Wuchatsch and Gwen Hawke, as part of Australia's Bicentennial Celebrations in 1988. The collection contains over 200 historic photographs covering all aspects of early life in the area now embraced by the City of Whittlesea.This bluestone church, which was dedicated on 9 Dec 1860, had been erected earlier that year by William Brown of Darraweit Guim. It was designed by the architect Thomas Taylor. The building is classified by the National Trust, and included on the Register of the National Estate.Black and white print mounted on a foam backing for display.historic views of the city of whittlesea, st john's presbyterian church, kalkallo, bluestone church, kal kallo -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, The Race at Kalkallo late 1920s
... photographs covering all aspects of early life in the area now... life in the area now embraced by the City of Whittlesea ...This photograph forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Whittlesea Historical Society for their project book, "Historic Views of the City of Whittlesea" by Robert Wuchatsch and Gwen Hawke, as part of Australia's Bicentennial Celebrations in 1988. The collection contains over 200 historic photographs covering all aspects of early life in the area now embraced by the City of Whittlesea.Black and white print mounted on a foam backing for display.Inscribed in blue ink on back of photo [13. The Race at Kalkallo late 1920s]historic views of the city of whittlesea, kalkallo, kalkallo foot race, 1920