A letter written to Maurice Keppel by John William Lindt in 1903.A letter written to Maurice Keppel by John William Lindt in 1903. John William Lindt was born in Germany in 1845. At 17 he took a working passage to Australia on a Dutch sailing ship. Taking up work as an itinerant piano-tuner, he traveled amongst towns in Victoria and New South Wales before settling in Grafton in 1863 where he became assistant and apprentice to photographer Conrad Wagner. After a brief return to Germany in 1867 Lindt took over management of Wagner’s studio in 1869. He married Wagner’s daughter, Anna on 13 January 1872. Over 1873-1874, using the slow and laborious wet-plate collodion process, John Lindt produced photographs of the local indigenous people both in their environment conducting actual traditional ceremonies in the Clarence River district, and in his studio. Twelve of this series is included in his 1874 album Australian Aboriginals. John Lindt moved to Melbourne in 1876 where he worked for Batchelder & Co. before opening his own opulent studios at number 7 at the top of Collins Street opposite the Treasury, in 1877. John Lindt's business of this period was wide-ranging, and included portraits, records of Melbourne public buildings and streetscapes, the Botanical Gardens, and Port Melbourne. He was a welcome photographer of members of parliament and other Melbourne personalities, their society and cultural life including the theatre, and was known as a ‘rich man’s photographer’ for those whose families he grouped informally on the lawns in front of their mansions, with servants at the rails of the upstairs balconies. He continued with landscape, producing folios Fernshaw and Watt River Scenery, Victoria ( c.1878-82), Scenery on the Ovens and Buckland Rivers, Victoria (c.1878–82) and Lorne, Louttit Bay and Cape Otway Ranges (1883). Sales of his Black Spur scenery amounted to approximately 25,000 copies printed from the original negatives between 1882 and 1892. John Lindt, in collaboration with Nicholas John Caire, produced a tourist booklet on the area around "The Hermitage" in 1913. Maurice Keppel, from Ireland, was one of the first landholders in the newly surveyed town of Marysville in 1864. He and his wife ran the successful Keppel’s Australian Hotel. Two of their sons, John and Jerry, established a farm and opened up the surrounding high country. The Keppel lease was one of the longest held in the high country and the Keppel Family were amongst Marysville's pioneering families.maurice keppel, keppel family, keppel's australian hotel, marysville, victoria, john william lindt, conrad wagner, australian aboriginals, batchelder & co, nicholas john caire, anna lindt

An early black and white photograph of the main road in Marysville in Victoria showing the Keppels Australian Hotel.An early black and white photograph of the main road in Marysville in Victoria showing the Keppels Australian Hotel which was built and opened by the Keppel Family in 1865. The Keppels Australian Hotel was the first hotel to be opened in Marysville. The Keppel Family were among Marysville's earliest pioneering families.ARMSTRONG COLLECTION 42 STATION STREET/ SANDRINGHAM 3191/ TEL. (03) 9521 5442/ IAN M.L. ARMSTRONG OAMaustralian hotel, marysville, keppel family, maurice john keppel, keppels australian hotel, keppels hotel, victoria

An early black and white photograph of the Keppels Australian Hotel in Marysville in Victoria.An early black and white photograph of the Keppels Australian Hotel which was built and opened by the Keppel Family in 1865. The Keppels Australian Hotel was the first hotel to be opened in Marysville. The Keppel Family were among Marysville's earliest pioneering families.ARMSTRONG COLLECTION 42 STATION STREET/ SANDRINGHAM 3191/ TEL. (03) 9521 5442/ IAN M.L. ARMSTRONG OAMkeppel hotel, keppels australian hotel, australian hotel, keppel family, maurice john keppel, marysville, victoria

A card to travellers and excursionists that was published to promote The Australian Hotel in Marysville. The card shows a long poem expounding the attractions of The Australian Hotel and some of the local attractions in the district. The Australian Hotel was the first hotel to be opened in Marysville. The hotel was opened by the Keppel Family in 1865. The Keppel Family were among Marysville's earliest pioneering families.A card to travellers and excursionists that was published to promote The Australian Hotel in Marysville. The Australian Hotel was the first hotel to be opened in Marysville. The hotel was opened by the Keppel Family in 1865. The Keppel Family were among Marysville's earliest pioneering families.keppel hotel, keppels australian hotel, australian hotel, keppel family, maurice john keppel, marysville, victoria

A colour photograph of General Motors Holden executives and staff who attended the first and only GM National conference to be held at the Marysville in May 1977. The venue was the Marysville Hotel.A colour photograph of General Motors Holden executives and staff who attended the first and only GM National conference to be held at the Marysville in May 1977. The venue was the Marysville Hotel.As promised,I have enclosed one of the ORIGINAL 25 photographs of GMH executives/ and staff who attended the first and only GM National conference to be held at/ Marysville in May 1977. The venue was the Marysville Hotel.The company did not keep/ one of these. My memory is somewhat vague these days but the personnel who attended are as/ follows,from Left to right of picture. ?,?,Bernie Wright (field executive),Jim Rutherford (deputy Victorian zone/ Manager),Kevin Bourke (Queensland Zone Manager), Len Mincham (Western Australia/ Zone Manager),Steve Nelson,Norm Burns,?,?,John Rock (GMH MANAGING/ DIRECTOR),Bob Boden (MANAGER Holden Parts Division),Tony Hamilton,Jack/ Murchie (NSW Zone Manager),Bob Beveridge (later to become Purchasing/ Manager),Peter Edmonds (Sales Manager),Kevin Grieef, (Victorian Zone/ Manager),Roger Mark,Ron Stewart,Peter Hazelden,Jack Barry and Ian Brown.victoria, australia, keppel hotel, keppel's australian hotel, australian hotel, keppel family, maurice john keppel, accommodation, marysville hotel, hotel marysville, marysville hotel motel, photograph, general motors holden, general motors national conference may 1977

A flyer advertising the auction of the Marysville Hotel/Motel on Wednesday, 16th September 1987.A flyer advertising the auction of the Marysville Hotel/Motel on Wednesday, 16th September 1987.victoria, australia, keppel hotel, keppel's australian hotel, australian hotel, keppel family, maurice john keppel, accommodation, marysville hotel, hotel marysville, marysville hotel motel, auction, t.j. board & co. pty. ltd., flyer

A colour photograph of the Marysville Hotel Motel in Marysville.A colour photograph of the Marysville Hotel Motel in Marysville.victoria, australia, keppel hotel, keppel's australian hotel, australian hotel, keppel family, maurice john keppel, accommodation, marysville hotel, hotel marysville, marysville hotel motel, photograph

An invoice for accommodation for two adults at the Marysville Hotel Motel in Marysville. The invoice is dated 24th March 1990 and was for accommodation only.An invoice for accommodation for two adults at the Marysville Hotel Motel in Marysville.victoria, australia, keppel hotel, keppel's australian hotel, australian hotel, keppel family, maurice john keppel, accommodation, marysville hotel, hotel marysville, marysville hotel motel, invoice

An envelope from the Marysville Hotel Motel that was sent to a Mrs Fraser of Buxton. The envelope has a date stamp of September 24 1996.An envelope from the Marysville Hotel Motel that was sent to a Mrs Fraser of Buxton.victoria, australia, keppel hotel, keppel's australian hotel, australian hotel, keppel family, maurice john keppel, accommodation, marysville hotel, hotel marysville, marysville hotel motel, envelope

An information brochure regarding the accommodation and facilities availble at the Marysville Hotel Motel in Marysville.An information brochure regarding the accommodation and facilities availble at the Marysville Hotel Motel in Marysville.MAY 1996./ SAT. 18thvictoria, australia, keppel hotel, keppel's australian hotel, australian hotel, keppel family, maurice john keppel, accommodation, marysville hotel, hotel marysville, marysville hotel motel, accommodation brochure, brochure

An information flyer regarding the accommodation and facilities available at the Marysville Hotel Motel in Marysville.An information flyer regarding the accommodation and facilities available at the Marysville Hotel Motel in Marysville.victoria, australia, keppel hotel, keppel's australian hotel, australian hotel, keppel family, maurice john keppel, accommodation, marysville hotel, hotel marysville, marysville hotel motel, flyer, accommodation flyer

Two colour photographs taken at the unveiling of a plaque which was placed on the site of the Keppel's Australian Hotel in Marysville. The Keppel's Australian Hotel was originally built in 1866. The plaque was presented by the Committee of Eastern Historical Societies on October 4th 1997.Two colour photographs taken at the unveiling of a plaque which was placed on the site of the Keppel's Australian Hotel in Marysville.victoria, australia, keppel hotel, keppel's australian hotel, australian hotel, keppel family, maurice john keppel, accommodation, marysville hotel, hotel marysville, marysville hotel motel, marysville, photograph

A digital copy of a colour photograph of the Marysville Hotel Motel in Marysville.A digital copy of a colour photograph of the Marysville Hotel Motel in Marysville.victoria, australia, keppel hotel, keppel's australian hotel, australian hotel, keppel family, maurice john keppel, accommodation, marysville hotel, hotel marysville, marysville hotel motel, marysville, photograph

A tariff list for the various accommodation choices available at Keppels Hotel Motel in Marysville.A tariff list for the various accommodation choices available at Keppels Hotel Motel in Marysville.2003victoria, australia, keppel hotel, keppel's australian hotel, australian hotel, keppel family, maurice john keppel, accommodation, marysville hotel, hotel marysville, marysville hotel motel, marysville, keppels hotel motel, tariff list

An information brochure regarding the various accommodation and facilities available at Keppels Hotel Motel in Marysville.An information brochure regarding the various accommodation and facilities available at Keppels Hotel Motel in Marysville.victoria, australia, keppel hotel, keppel's australian hotel, australian hotel, keppel family, maurice john keppel, accommodation, marysville hotel, hotel marysville, marysville hotel motel, marysville, keppels hotel motel, accommodation brochure

An information brochure regarding the various accommodation and facilities available at Keppels Hotel Motel in Marysville.An information brochure regarding the various accommodation and facilities available at Keppels Hotel Motel in Marysville.victoria, australia, keppel hotel, keppel's australian hotel, australian hotel, keppel family, maurice john keppel, accommodation, marysville hotel, hotel marysville, marysville hotel motel, marysville, keppels hotel motel, accommodation brochure

A digital copy of a colour photograph of Keppels Hotel in Marysville.A digital copy of a colour photograph of Keppels Hotel in Marysville.victoria, australia, keppel hotel, keppel's australian hotel, australian hotel, keppel family, maurice john keppel, accommodation, marysville hotel, hotel marysville, marysville hotel motel, marysville, keppels hotel motel, photograph

A digital copy of a colour photograph of Keppels Hotel in Marysville.A digital copy of a colour photograph of Keppels Hotel in Marysville.victoria, australia, keppel hotel, keppel's australian hotel, australian hotel, keppel family, maurice john keppel, accommodation, marysville hotel, hotel marysville, marysville hotel motel, marysville, keppels hotel motel, photograph

A black and white postcard from the Australian Hotel in Marysville that was produced by the Rose Stereograph Company as a souvenir of Marysville. The hotel was originally built and opened by the Keppel Family in 1865. The Keppel's Australian Hotel was the first hotel to be opened in Marysville. The Keppel Family were among Marysville's earliest pioneering families. A black and white postcard from the Australian Hotel in Marysville that was produced by the Rose Stereograph Company as a souvenir of Marysville.THE ROSE SERIES P. 2259/ COPYRIGHT POST CARD The "Rose Series/ De Luxe. A Real Photograph/ Produced in Australia Published by the Rose Stereograph Co./ Armadale, Victoria.marysville, victoria, australia, keppel hotel, keppel's australian hotel, australian hotel, keppel family, maurice john keppel, accommodation, rose stereograph company, postcard, p. 2259, souvenir

A black and white postcard from the Australian Hotel in Marysville that was produced by the Rose Stereograph Company as a souvenir of Marysville. The hotel was originally built and opened by the Keppel Family in 1865. The Keppel's Australian Hotel was the first hotel to be opened in Marysville. The Keppel Family were among Marysville's earliest pioneering families. A black and white postcard from the Australian Hotel in Marysville that was produced by the Rose Stereograph Company as a souvenir of Marysville.THE ROSE SERIES P. 2259/ COPYRIGHT POST CARD The "Rose Series/ De Luxe. A Real Photograph/ Produced in Australia Published by the Rose Stereograph Co./ Armadale, Victoria.marysville, victoria, australia, keppel hotel, keppel's australian hotel, australian hotel, keppel family, maurice john keppel, accommodation, rose stereograph company, postcard, p. 2259, souvenir

An advertisement for the Marysville Hotel. The hotel was originally built and opened by the Keppel Family in 1865. The Keppel's Australian Hotel was the first hotel to be opened in Marysville. The Keppel Family were among Marysville's earliest pioneering families. An advertisement for the Marysville Hotel.marysville, victoria, australia, keppel hotel, keppel's australian hotel, australian hotel, keppel family, maurice john keppel, accommodation, advertisement, marysville hotel

A digital copy of a black and white photograph of the Marysville Hotel in Marysville. The hotel was originally built and opened by the Keppel Family in 1865. The Keppel's Australian Hotel was the first hotel to be opened in Marysville. The Keppel Family were among Marysville's earliest pioneering families. A digital copy of a black and white photograph of the Marysville Hotel in Marysville. marysville, victoria, australia, keppel hotel, keppel's australian hotel, australian hotel, keppel family, maurice john keppel, accommodation, photograph, marysville hotel

A colour photograph of the Marysville Hotel in Marysville.A colour photograph of the Marysville Hotel in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, keppel hotel, keppel's australian hotel, australian hotel, keppel family, maurice john keppel, accommodation, photograph, marysville hotel

A colour postcard of the Marysville Hotel in Marysville. The postcard was produced by Nucolorvue Productions as a souvenir of Marysville.A colour postcard of the Marysville Hotel in Marysville.POST CARD NUCOLORVUE PRODUCTIONS, ELWOOD, VICTORIAvictoria, australia, keppel hotel, keppel's australian hotel, australian hotel, keppel family, maurice john keppel, accommodation, marysville hotel, nucolorvue productions, postcard, souvenir

A digital copy of a black and white photograph of The Marysville Hotel in Marysville.A digital copy of a black and white photograph of The Marysville Hotel in Marysville.victoria, australia, keppel hotel, keppel's australian hotel, australian hotel, keppel family, maurice john keppel, accommodation, marysville hotel, hotel marysville, photograph

A black and white photograph of the Marysville Hotel Motel in Marysville. The photograph was taken in the early 1960s by Lloyd Hull, a local man.A black and white photograph of the Marysville Hotel Motel in Marysville.PHOTOGRAPHY/ BY/ Lloyd Hull/ 27 CANTERBURY RD, BLACKBURN WX 1696/ WHEN RE-ORDERING/ PLEASE QUOTE M-001240victoria, australia, keppel hotel, keppel's australian hotel, australian hotel, keppel family, maurice john keppel, accommodation, marysville hotel, hotel marysville, photograph, marysville hotel motel, lloyd hull

A black and white photograph of the Marysville Hotel Motel in Marysville. The photograph was taken in the early 1960s by Lloyd Hull, a local man.A black and white photograph of the Marysville Hotel Motel in Marysville.PHOTOGRAPHY/ BY/ Lloyd Hull/ 27 CANTERBURY RD, BLACKBURN WX 1696/ WHEN RE-ORDERING/ PLEASE QUOTE M-001218victoria, australia, keppel hotel, keppel's australian hotel, australian hotel, keppel family, maurice john keppel, accommodation, marysville hotel, hotel marysville, photograph, marysville hotel motel, lloyd hull

An accommodation flyer regarding the amenities available at the Marysville Hotel Motel in Marysville.An accommodation flyer regarding the amenities available at the Marysville Hotel Motel in Marysville.victoria, australia, keppel hotel, keppel's australian hotel, australian hotel, keppel family, maurice john keppel, accommodation, marysville hotel, hotel marysville, marysville hotel motel, j.f. darmody, accommodation flyer

A colour photograph of the Marysville Hotel in Marysville.A colour photograph of the Marysville Hotel in Marysville.victoria, australia, keppel hotel, keppel's australian hotel, australian hotel, keppel family, maurice john keppel, accommodation, marysville hotel, hotel marysville, marysville hotel motel, photograph