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Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, Sue Thompson et al, A walk back in time, 1990s
... A compilation of 38 historic places in the Lilydale...Lilydale & District Historical Society... district. historic buildings pioneer walks Lilydale (Vic.) Photos ...Photos and text from a self-guided walk around Lilydale.43 p., illus., map.non-fictionPhotos and text from a self-guided walk around Lilydale.historic buildings, pioneer walks, lilydale (vic.) -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, The Dandenong Volcano and Settlement in its Great Forest, 1976
... of the Lilydale and District Historical Society....Lilydale and District Historical Society... Forest" in the possession of the Lilydale and District Historical ...This booklet fits together the geologist's story of the origins of the Dandenong Ranges with the story of settlement on them, from the first tiny group at Harmony Vale, as told in the manuscript "Corrhanwarrabul the Great Forest" in the possession of the Lilydale and District Historical Society. -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Blackburn, Leigh, Chirnside Park : the very early days, 1987
... Lilydale Vic.: Lilydale and District Historical Society... Family-History Blackburn, Leigh Lilydale Vic.: Lilydale ...24 p.; ill.; 21 cm.gardiner, john-history, chirnside family-history -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Geological specimen - Slice Dendrites on Sandstone, Unknown
... Lilydale district... in the Lilydale district, east of Melbourne. Sandstones are made of tiny... in volcanic rocks in the Lilydale district, east of Melbourne ...Dendrites are deposits of black minerals, typically manganese oxides that precipitated from water seeping through fractures in fine-grain rocks like a sandstone or limestone. Dendrites are much less regular than plant fossils and lacks vein structures. The manganese cryztallizes through the process called 'supercooling'. Some samples of dendrites occur in volcanic rocks in the Lilydale district, east of Melbourne. Sandstones are made of tiny sand grains that may have been deposited in the sea and later formed together. Most sandstones are made of quartz which are chemically-resistant minerals. This particular specimen was donated by Alfred Selwyn in 1868 as part of the Geological Survey of Victoria. It is connected to the original 1875 catalogue on Geological Specimen with number 189 'Quartz Crystals_Quartz Crystals (two are polished)'Dendrites on sandstones This specimen is an important contribution to the geological history of Victoria, as well as its links to the 1868 Geological Survey of Victoria. This specimen is part of larger collection of significant geological specimens in the Burke Museum that was collected from around the world between 1868-1880. A large percentage of these specimens were collection as part of the Geological Survey of Victoria 1852-1974. The Geological Survey of Victoria was an organisation founded in response to the Victorian gold rush to explore the geological and mineral resources and to record a detailed map of the state. It was headed by British geologist, Alfred Richard Cecil Selwyn (1824-1902), who was responsible for issuing over 60 geological maps during his 17 years as director. These maps were all hand-drawn and coloured and became the benchmark for accuracy for geological mapping. Collecting geological specimens was an important part of mapping and understanding the scientific makeup of the earth. Many of these specimens were sent to research and collecting organisations across Australia, including the Burke Museum, to educate and encourage further study. A hand-sized slice of light brown sandstone with dendrites formed from crystallized manganese oxide.Existing label: Not sure what / 'Slica dondrites' / means. / Sample is sandstone and original label / identifies it as from / the Grampians near Stawell. / C. Willman / 15/4/21 Other label: [illegible] / stone [ illegible] / from Grampians Stawell / 1894 /geological specimen, geology, geology collection, burke museum, beechworth, dendrites, sandstones, quartz, lilydale district, geological survey of victoria, grampians, victoria rocks, minerals, rocks, manganese oxides, alfred selwyn -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Sandy Ross, What's Behind the Name?, 2005
... , Lilydale & District Historical Society Inc....Ringwood and District Historical Society 125A Warrandyte ...The history of 50 street names of Lilydale by Sandy Ross, Lilydale & District Historical Society Inc.Front page: Pickers at The Towers Vineyard with the earthworks for the new railway line to Warburton in the background. c1900. -
Mont De Lancey
Medals, 02/06/1953
... Awarded to Late Mr. E.G. Wilson, formerly of Lilydale.... Wilson, formerly of Lilydale District. ...Awarded to Late Mr. E.G. Wilson, formerly of Lilydale District.Round Queen's Coronation Medal attached to Red, white and blue ribbon"E11R" -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, A Walk Back in Time, circa 1996
... and Myrna McBain for the Lilydale and District Historical Society... McBain for the Lilydale and District Historical Society ...Pictorial history of Lilydale Compiled by Sue Thompson and Myrna McBain for the Lilydale and District Historical Society -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, The Growing History of Lilydale's Trees, Circa 2010
... Soft cover book by Sandy Ross - Lilydale & District... of Lilydale's Trees Soft cover book by Sandy Ross - Lilydale & District ...Soft cover book by Sandy Ross - Lilydale & District Historical Society. Year by year summary of tree planting activities and ceremonies in Lilydale (Victoria) from 1897 to 1920. Includes several black and white photographs of township's streetscapes and Arbor Day celebrations. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s - set of 2, c1930
... No. 2 at the David Mitchell estate railway, Lilydale district..., Lilydale district, photographed c1930. Reference Light railways ...Black and White copy print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Two black and white photographs of former Bendigo steam motor No. 2 at the David Mitchell estate railway, Lilydale district, photographed c1930. Reference Light railways 208, August 2009, page 9. .1 - On rear in ink "Steam motor from the Bendigo steam tramway's (rebuilt). This was taken at the David Mitchell Estate at Lilydale used to run to the Mt Evelyn about 6 miles. Broken up after this photo was taken" trams, tramways, bendigo, steam trams, light railways, tram 2 -
Mount Evelyn History Group
Queen's visit, We Did But See Her Passing By; The 1954 Royal Visit Through Lilydale, 2004
... The Queen's journey through Lilydale and district during... cover. The Queen's journey through Lilydale and district during ...The Queen's journey through Lilydale and district during her Australian tour, 1954Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh passed through Lilydale by train 6 March 1954 on their way to Warburton. Residents along the route turned out to see the royal couple. The royal visit made such an impression that it is still vividly remembered six decades later. Stapled booklet with white cover; b&w photo of floral banner 'Lilydale' with group of men and women In ink on front cover: 'Donated to Mt Evelyn History Group by Anthony McAleer 23/5/09' Mt Evelyn History Group stamp on front cover.queen elizabeth, lilydale, warburton, royal tour, royal train -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, From Paddocks to Parks
... History of the development of cricket in Lilydale, Croydon... of cricket in Lilydale, Croydon, Ferntree Gully Districts ...History of the development of cricket in Lilydale, Croydon, Ferntree Gully Districts and Ringwood and District Cricket Association -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, A Tour of the Lilydale Cemetery 1861-1994 Volume One, 1995
... , compiled By Sandy Ross, Lilydale and District Historical Society... in Lilydale Cemetery, compiled By Sandy Ross, Lilydale and District ...Map and history of some of the graves in Lilydale Cemetery, compiled By Sandy Ross, Lilydale and District Historical Society. +Additional Keywords: Mary Hussey / Daniel Cameron / Captain Alexander John Herbert Robertson / Ernest Buckmaster / Jimmy Ah Tak / David Mitchell / Dame Nellie Melba / Jessie Mary Vasey O.B.E., C.B.E. / William Blamire Young -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Information Folder - geology of Dandenong Ranges
... -Clarke, published by Lilydale and District Historical Society/2... forest" by John Lundy-Clarke, published by Lilydale and District ...Information folder containing items pertaining to the geology of the Dandenong Ranges, including material prepared by Betty Hotchin for a talk to the Kallista Tourism course. Contents:-/typescript, re. basic features/photocopy, "The Dandenongs volcano and settlement in its great forest" by John Lundy-Clarke, published by Lilydale and District Historical Society/2 maps, Dandenong Ranges/List of reference materialdandenong ranges, geology of dandenong ranges -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Mixed media - Video, RDHS Guest Speaker Presentation - "The Industrious David Mitchell" - Sue Thompson
... on the Lilydale & District Historical Society Committee and RHSV. Sue... Melba and has held positions on the Lilydale & District ...Digitised video (5.02GB). Duration: 65 minutes. Recorded June, 2018. (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)Sue Thompson is a well-known historian associated with Lilydale and Dame Nellie Melba and has held positions on the Lilydale & District Historical Society Committee and RHSV. Sue presents this talk about Melba's father, David Mitchell, who was born in Scotland in 1829. After completing a stonemasonry apprenticeship, he arrived in Melbourne in 1852. Rather than join the gold rushes, he set up business in Richmond as a building contractor. His first major contract was for the masonry for St. Patricks Cathedral in 1856, and from then on his busines thrived as Melbourne building boomed as a result of the gold. By 1878, Mitchell had established his estate near Lilydale and opened the limestone quarry. Introduction by Russ Haines, President, Ringwood and District Historical Society. -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book, Lillydale-The Billanook country-1837-1972, Unknown
A history of Lilydale and the Billanook countryHardcover. Front dust cover has what may be a painting with a red horse, some sheep, some grapes in front of a stand of trees.Stamp of Marysville & District Historical Society Inc / P.O. Box 22 / Marysville 3779lilydale, yarra valley, victoria, australia, history, marian aveling -
Federation University Historical Collection
Newspaper - Newsclippings, Tantanoola Tiger Newsclippings
In the early 1880s a small circus travelled between Millicent and Mt Gambier, South Australia. After camping overnight they discovered their Bengal Tiger at escaped and disappeared into dense scrub. After searching for hours they continued to Mt Gambier and reported the loss of the tiger to police. Police and local volunteers continued the search for the escaped tiger, but no sighting were made. In the early 1890s sheep in the Tantanoola area started to disappear with the still unsighted tiger being blamed. In 1893 reports of an unusual animal in the Tantanoola area started, with many describing the animal as the missing tiger, or a large dog. One eye witness claimed to have seen the animal carrying a full grown sheep in its mouth. The reports grew in number and exaggeration with sightings from Robe to Bendigo. In the Tantanoola district children were escorted with shotgun guards to and from school, with many homes keeping guns at the ready in case the tiger suddenly appeared. In August 1895 Tom Donovan shot the "Tantanoola Tiger" on Mt Salt Station, around 20 kms south of Tantanoola. The corpse was taken to Marks, a Mount Gambier taxidermist, at which time the animal was identified as an Assyrian or Northern Russian Wolf. Donovan displayed the animal far and wide. Despite the animal's death sheep continued to disappear from properties in the district over many years. It was of particular concern between 1909 and 1910. At that time Herbert Allchurch, an Adelaide detective, was sent to solve the mystery. A few days after his arrival Allchruch went to the front bar of the Tiger Hotel and arrested local rabbit shooter and trapper, Charlie Edmunson, with sheep stealing. After his 1911 trial Edmunson admitted to stealing over 4,000 sheep during the previous 20 years. He was gaoled for six years with hard-labour in January 1911. Edmunson had been selling the skins of the stolen sheep, leaving the carcusses to rot. He earned around five pounds per week during the 1990s and early 1900s, a time when the economy was depressed. It is not known had the animal known as the Tantanoola Tiger came to Australia, but it is believed it survived one of three ships wrecked of the coast between 1890 and 1893, making it to shore along with some of the shipwrecked passengers. (From a card produced by the Tantanoola Tiger Hotel, where the 'tiger' is on display.)A collection of Newsclippings from 1892 - 1895 photocopied onto A4 white paper. The clippings relate to the Tantanoola Tiger. Clippings include: * Border Watch 1892 - Tantanoola Tiger Reward * Sydney Morning Herald, 04/07/1857 - Animals in Zoological Gardens, including a number of large cats. * Claims the Tantanoola Tiger was an escaped circus animal (ie The Advertiser [Adelaide], 31 October 1893) * Search parties for the Tantanoola Tiger (ie Barrier Miner 19/05/1893; Barrier Miner 03/1081893) * Thylacine claim (ie Morning Bulletin [Rockhampton] 11/03/1895 * Afghan and Indian Hunters (ie Barrier Miner 07/02/1895) * Sighting by John Bird of Scarsdale - Wanganui Herald 15/12/1900. " ... Mr Bird was travelling on foot along a lonely track through very dense scrub, when he was stricken with amazement to see a full-grown tiger standing in a small dam about 30ft away, and holding in its jaws the carcass of a newly-killed lamb. He remained long enough to thoroughly take in the animals appearance, and then beat a hasty retreat unmolested. His description of the animal is as follows: A tawny-coloured creature, with a dirty mottled skin; in general appearance like an immense cat; body 4ft long, and of a uniform thickness from shoulder to hindquarters; in bulk equal to a very large pig. The legs were hidden in the water. A similar animal is reported to gave been seen near Canico, some miles away. ..." * Victorian country sightings # Bullarto - Argus 06/05/1905 # Dean - Launceston Examiner 28/01/1895 # Bendigo - Hobart Mercury 15/03/1895 # Ballan - Launceston Examiner 03/08/1895 * South Australian register 17/06/1885 " There is a tiger or panther wandering at large in Victoria, according to a rumour. It has taken the place of the Bunyip, whom hundreds have seen but none captured. This tiger is supposed to have broken loose from a travelling menagerie in the North-eastern district. At the beginning we should like it roved that such an escape ever took place. Perhaps the showmen were afraid to report the fact to the police; at any rate they did not do so. The first story about the tiger being seen came from the neighborhood of Wangaratta, 60 miles from the place where it is said to have commenced business on its own account. He was followed, but vanished among trees. Next we hear of a strange animal, bigger than a St Bernard's dog, but shorter legged, having appeared at least 150 miles from Wangaratta. Between Lilydale and Wangaratta there is a dividing range 2,000 feet high in the lowest past, besides several large rivers. An finally, the tiger - changed from a panther - is reported as having been seen within the suburban circle, about 8 miles from the general Post Office. They show you footprints, and point to the carcasses of mangled cows and calves. Casts have been taken of the footprints for examination by scientific men, who pronounce them doglike, and yet not doglike, but panther-like, which gives a nervous turn, for the panther may take up killing children and grown-up people. One tiger will not account for so many apparitions. There must have been a general strike among the menageries, and a breaking-up companies. ... * Research article by Philip A. Clarke "Indigenous Spirit and Ghost Folklore of 'Settled' Australia. australian animal folklore collection, tantanoola tiger, tom donovan, herbert allchurch, charles edmunson, sheep, charlie edmunson, mythical, myth, folklore -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Booklets, Gratton Lilydale, Ringwood Cricket Club: collection of booklets with grades from 1924-25 season to 1966-67, c. 1924 - 1967
Annual guides with supporting clubs and office bearers named.Small booklets giving Ringwood Cricket Club grades from 1924-25 season to 1966-67 season. Some years with 2 copies. Various colours. Qty 24. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Indenture Papers, Typed document formalising separation of Borough of Ringwood from Shire of Lillydale - 25 October 1926, Oct-26
These comprise a bundle of papers pertaining to the Indenture made between the council of the Lillydale Shire and the council of the Borough of Ringwood, and the apportioning of property, income, assets, rights, liabilities and expenses, etc.Various council matters between Ringwood and Lilydale. These comprise 44 foolscap pages - some typed, some handwritten. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Certificate, Oliver, Thomas, Ringwood & District Horticultural Society Show Second Prize Certificate - 1897, 1897
As in Brief Description|1 of 5 belonging to J. HewishYellow cardboard certificate with brown printing Ringwood & District Horticultural Society. First Show held March 16, 1897. Second prize J. Hewish. +Additional Keywords: Hewish, J (President) / Williams, George A (Sec) / Oliver, Thomas, Printer, Lilydale. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Envelope, Packet: Ringwood Area Early Roads (incl Shire of Lilydale) 1914 - 1930s. Correspondence, Contracts, Clippings, 1922-1935
Roads - early - 90 pages, various newspaper clippings -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Audio - Recording - Vinyl, Recorded at S.D.A. Academy, Lilydale, by Bob Clarke, Choir of St Stephens, Ringwood East. Vinyl Record with printed insert. 1975, Aug-75
Vinyl record 12 inch 33 1/3 rpm, two - sided, stereo. Held in white sleeve and plastic pocket. Yellow label at the centre with text. 'Produced by the choir of St Stephens, Ringwood East.' There is a printed insert. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper Cuttings, Lilydale Express, Lilydale Express 18-Sep-1896 to 1907. Photocopy, 1896-1906
Copies of pages from the Lilydale express with relevant articles about Ringwood in the years 1896-1907.Lilydale Express 18-Sep-1896 to 1907. Photocopy. 21 pp. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Certificate, Oliver, Thomas, Ringwood & District Horticultural Society Show First Prize Certificate - 1899, March, 1899
1 of 5 certificates belonging to J. HewishWhite cardboard certificate with gold printing from "Ringwood & District Horticultural Society. Third Show held on Tuesday March 14, 1899. First Prize Mr J. Hewish Best 6 swede turnips" +Additional Keywords: Oliver, Thomas, Lilydale / Hewish, J / Hall, C.D. (Pres) / Williams, George A. (Sec)as above -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper Cuttings, Lilydale Express, Articles copied from the Lilydale Express from 10-Sep-1905 to 11-Sep-1905, 10-Sep-1905 to 11-Sep-1905
Articles copied from the Lilydale Express from 10-Sep-1905 to 11-Sep-1905. 15 pp. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document, Legislative Council. South-Eastern Province - Lilydale Division. Roll of Ratepaying Electors - 1889-90
Typed documentAlphabetical list of names including residence and occupation of Electors. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Envelope, History of former Lilydale Shire Offices; Mission Journey to Lilly Dale
Prosperity and Progress - 1889 to 1989 - History of former Lillydale Shire Offices; Mission Journey to Lilly Dale - Australis -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Maree Allen, The Labourers' Friends - Maree G.Allen, RSM, 1989
Hard cover book with photographs, letters, diaries, memoirs and interviews documenting the work of the Sisters of Mercy from Perth in 1846, spreading to Melbourne then throughout Victoria and Tasmania. Lilydale chapter includes references to Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Ringwood, Victoria. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book - Business Records, Collection of 5 Day-books and Ledgers kept by Thomas Grant, Blacksmith, Ringwood, Victoria
GRANT, Thomas (From Short Notes on Ringwood - RDHS) Born 1854, died 1933, aged 79 years. Thomas Grant, born in Burwood, Victoria, came to Ringwood in 1876. On land purchased from Mr. D. Gostick in Whitehorse Road, in the vicinity of the present Drive In Arcade, he built a blacksmith's and coach building shop. In 1880, he married Mary Ann French, of Mulgrave. There were four children, Andrew, Mary, (died in infancy) Thomas, and Margaret. Miss Margaret Grant is a well known resident of Mullum Road. With the opening of the station in 1882, activities in the growing district tended to congregate in its vicinity, and, in 1883, Mr. Grant moved his “smith" to the corner of Adelaide Street. At the same time, he planted out an orchard on his land which ran from Ringwood Street, to Warrandyte Road, and north as far as Mullum Greek. Eventually, about 1910, he sold his business to the Reed Brothers, and retired to the comparatively lighter life of orchardist and market gardener. In 1909, he sold 8 acres of his land to the Lilydale Council. This land, situated in Ringwood Street, behind the Town Hall, is known as the Ringwood Reserve. Mr. & Mrs. Grant were foundation members of the Methodist Church. He was appointed a Trustee in 1879, and served until his death 54 years later. He was an enthusiastic member of many societies, and he held public office in civic affairs. His interests included the Progress Association, Cricket Club, and the Agricultural Society, at whose annual show, he was a regular exhibitor. He served as a Councillor in the Lilydale Shire, repres¬enting Ringwood, from 1889 to 1894, and was a Justice of the Peace. 26278a Ledger belonging to First Blacksmith in Ringwood 1880s. Dark green cover with leather spine and corners. Dark coloured edges on pages. 542 pages, 320 used. 26278b Day book belonging to Thomas Grant, Blacksmith, Ringwood used 1929. Brown covered book with leather spine. First 95 pages torn out. Only two pages of remaining 76 used. 26278c Ledger with alphabetical index - Thomas Grant, Blacksmith, Ringwood - 1888. Green covered book with red spine and corners. Dark coloured edges on pages. 275 pages. Some unused. 26278d T. Grant Blacksmith Day Book. Green covered day book of T. Grant, Blacksmith and General Smithy, Ringwood 1883 . Red square on spine with Day book written on it. Day Book in ink hand written on front spine. 26278e Day book belonging to Thomas Grant, Blacksmith, Ringwood - 1879-1881. Green cover with brown spine and edges. Gold lettering on spine saying Day Book Pages all used. 26278f Collection of receipts, some blotting paper, some pages from the Journal of Architecture, a short story, and drawing with description of an Albert Sociable carriage. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Anthony McAleer, Monash's Militia Camp Lilydale - February 1914, 2014
Preface extract: ... To commemorate the centenary of this important event and to assist in the recording of our local military history, the Mt Evelyn RSL Sub-branch is proud to publish this book as a worthy record for current and future generations. ... - Roger Boness, President, Mt Evelyn RSL Sub-Branch.Pre WW1 citizen soldiers one-week camp organised under Colonel John Monash at Lilydale, Vic. February 7th-14th 1914. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Letter, Letter from M. Greaves of the Royal Historical Society of Victoria to Mr J.K. McCaskill outlining a small number of aspects of early settlement of Ringwood, 16-Jul-58
Letter from M. Greaves of the Royal Historical Society of Victoria to Mr J.K. McCaskill outlining a small number of aspects of early settlement of Ringwood. +Additional Keywords: Lindsay, James / Pett, Joseph / Quigley, James / Wiggin, George Thomas / Cobb & Co / Railway / Lilydale / Kaolin discovery in Victoria / Antimony / Wood's Point Run / White Horse Hotel at Box Hill