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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Memoirs of Edward Thomas Miles under the nom-de-plume Ned Cringle. The Miles family were a prominent Ringwood Family, 1974
... Memoirs of Edward Thomas Miles under the nom-de-plume Ned...Edward Thomas Miles ...Memoirs of Edward Miles early life .Only passing references to Ringwood.100 A4 typed pages. Unbound. Front page has blue printing 'Memoirs of Edward Thomas Miles' with B&W photo. +Additional Keywords: Miles, Edward Thomas Brooke, Elva (transcriber) / Brooke, Robyn (proof-reader) -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Register, T. Miles, Ringwood Rainfall Register incl Rainfall reading 1959-1969. Also newspaper article on Quambee and the Miles recording rainfall, 1969, 1959 - 1969
... . Also newspaper article on Quambee and the Miles recording...T. Miles ...Used by J Miles to record the rainfall at Quambe between 1959 - 1969Buff coloured register for recording rainfall. Black printing on front. Instructions inside with 12 pages for recording rainfall and 13 loose pages. +Additional Keywords: Miles, J'Rain Register' Commonwealth Meteorology -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Painting, Winifred Miles, "Wantirna" - Water colour on paper by Winifred Miles (1884-1944), Undated, later than 1910
... "Wantirna" - Water colour on paper by Winifred Miles (1884...Winifred Miles ..."Alexander Colquhoun [Herald art critic 1914-1922 and feature writer for the Age 1926-1941] ... took private students in the first decade of the century, and one of these was Winifred Miles, who after her marriage in 1910 lived the remainder of her life in Ringwood. ... (She) began by doing charcoal studies of animals when she was in Balranald, but in later years moved to oils and then watercolours, travelling around Ringwood to find places to paint by means of a pony-driven governess-cart. She won prizes for paintings in the Royal Melbourne Shows." - Hugh Anderson - Ringwood, Place of Many Eagles [p.217].One of two undated paintings by Winifred Miles' viewed from the same vantage point in Wantirna. (See Registration Number 4836)Sticker on back of frame - "Ringwood Framing Gallery, 233 Whitehorse Road Ringwood, Phone 8704930" -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Memoir, Correspondence from John Miles to Ringwood Historical Society with two pages of early memories of Ringwood by Margaret A Barrett. 2005, 2005
... Correspondence from John Miles to Ringwood Historical...Miles, John ...Letter from John Miles to the Ringwood Historical Society with a 2 page account of memories of Ringwood by his cousin, Margaret Barrett, telling of her time at Glamorgan, at school at Winnington, and wandering around the Mullum Creek.3 typewritten pages - one letter from John Miles to Ringwood Historical Society with two pages of early memories of Ringwood by Margaret A Barrett. Letter dated 21st July 2005 and Memoir dated June 2005 -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Painting, "Wantirna" - Water colour on paper by Winifred Miles (1884-1944), Undated, later than 1910
... "Wantirna" - Water colour on paper by Winifred Miles (1884...Winifred Miles ..."Alexander Colquhoun [Herald art critic 1914-1922 and feature writer for the Age 1926-1941] ... took private students in the first decade of the century, and one of these was Winifred Miles, who after her marriage in 1910 lived the remainder of her life in Ringwood. ... (She) began by doing charcoal studies of animals when she was in Balranald, but in later years moved to oils and then watercolours, travelling around Ringwood to find places to paint by means of a pony-driven governess-cart. She won prizes for paintings in the Royal Melbourne Shows." - Hugh Anderson - Ringwood, Place of Many Eagles [p.217].Painting with cardboard border in glass-fronted frame. One of two undated paintings by Winifred Miles' viewed from the same vantage point in Wantirna. (See Registration Number 4851) -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Painting, Winifred Miles, "Mullum Road" (Ringwood) - Water colour on paper by Winifred Miles (1884-1944), Undated, later than 1910
... Winifred Miles (1884-1944)...Winifred Miles ..."Alexander Colquhoun [Herald art critic 1914-1922 and feature writer for the Age 1926-1941] ... took private students in the first decade of the century, and one of these was Winifred Miles, who after her marriage in 1910 lived the remainder of her life in Ringwood. ... (She) began by doing charcoal studies of animals when she was in Balranald, but in later years moved to oils and then watercolours, travelling around Ringwood to find places to paint by means of a pony-driven governess-cart. She won prizes for paintings in the Royal Melbourne Shows." - Hugh Anderson - Ringwood, Place of Many Eagles [p.217].Painting with cardboard border in glass-fronted frame. One of two undated paintings by Winifred Miles' viewed from the same vantage point on Mullum Mullum Road in Ringwood. (See Registration Number 4848)Sticker on back of frame - "Ringwood Framing Gallery, 233 Whitehorse Road Ringwood, Phone 8704930" -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Painting, Winifred Miles, "Mullum Road" (Ringwood) - Water colour on paper by Winifred Miles (1884-1944), Undated, later than 1910
... Winifred Miles (1884-1944)...Winifred Miles ..."Alexander Colquhoun [Herald art critic 1914-1922 and feature writer for the Age 1926-1941] ... took private students in the first decade of the century, and one of these was Winifred Miles, who after her marriage in 1910 lived the remainder of her life in Ringwood. ... (She) began by doing charcoal studies of animals when she was in Balranald, but in later years moved to oils and then watercolours, travelling around Ringwood to find places to paint by means of a pony-driven governess-cart. She won prizes for paintings in the Royal Melbourne Shows." - Hugh Anderson - Ringwood, Place of Many Eagles [p.217].Painting with cardboard border in glass-fronted frame. One of two undated paintings by Winifred Miles' viewed from the same vantage point on Mullum Mullum Road in Ringwood. (See Registration Number 4847)Sticker on back of frame - "Ringwood Framing Gallery, 233 Whitehorse Road Ringwood, Phone 8704930" -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document, Miles Lewis, Happy Hollow farm: File note, by Miles Lewis, 1994_
... Happy Hollow farm: File note, by Miles Lewis...Miles Lewis ...This is a File note written by Professor Miles Lewis, of Faculty of Architecture, University of Melbourne on Happy Hollow Farm, reputed to be the home of Emmett Whatmough and his family and subsequently by Charles Partington and his family and at time of compilation (1994) home of Dr. Christopher Bell. His examination was intended to assist in determining the age of the building, with a view to seeing whether it be nominated for inclusion on the Historic Buildings Register5 page photocopy of typescript, with house plan.happy hollow farm, christopher bell, whatmough, partington, betty bell -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Pencil sketch, Winifred Miles, "Family dog - Mick" - Graphite on paper by Winifred Miles, 1922
... "Family dog - Mick" - Graphite on paper by Winifred Miles...Winifred Miles ..."Alexander Colquhoun [Herald art critic 1914-1922 and feature writer for the Age 1926-1941] ... took private students in the first decade of the century, and one of these was Winifred Miles, who after her marriage in 1910 lived the remainder of her life in Ringwood. ... (She) began by doing charcoal studies of animals when she was in Balranald, but in later years moved to oils and then watercolours, travelling around Ringwood to find places to paint by means of a pony-driven governess-cart. She won prizes for paintings in the Royal Melbourne Shows." - Hugh Anderson - Ringwood, Place of Many Eagles [p.217].Pencil drawing with cardboard border in glass-fronted frame. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Painting, Winifred Miles, "Creek Bed" - Oil on canvas by Winifred Miles (1884-1944), Undated, later than 1910
... "Creek Bed" - Oil on canvas by Winifred Miles (1884-1944)...Winifred Miles ..."Alexander Colquhoun [Herald art critic 1914-1922 and feature writer for the Age 1926-1941] ... took private students in the first decade of the century, and one of these was Winifred Miles, who after her marriage in 1910 lived the remainder of her life in Ringwood. ... (She) began by doing charcoal studies of animals when she was in Balranald, but in later years moved to oils and then watercolours, travelling around Ringwood to find places to paint by means of a pony-driven governess-cart. She won prizes for paintings in the Royal Melbourne Shows." - Hugh Anderson - Ringwood, Place of Many Eagles [p.217].Painting with cardboard border in glass-fronted frame. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Painting, Winifred Miles, "Tree - East Ringwood Golf Links" - Oil on paper by Winifred Miles (1884-1944), Undated, later than 1910
... Winifred Miles (1884-1944)...Winifred Miles ..."Alexander Colquhoun [Herald art critic 1914-1922 and feature writer for the Age 1926-1941] ... took private students in the first decade of the century, and one of these was Winifred Miles, who after her marriage in 1910 lived the remainder of her life in Ringwood. ... (She) began by doing charcoal studies of animals when she was in Balranald, but in later years moved to oils and then watercolours, travelling around Ringwood to find places to paint by means of a pony-driven governess-cart. She won prizes for paintings in the Royal Melbourne Shows." - Hugh Anderson - Ringwood, Place of Many Eagles [p.217].Unframed painting with cardboard border. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Painting, Winifred Miles, "First Post Office 1883" (Ringwood) - Water colour on paper by Winifred Miles (1884-1944), Undated, later than 1910
... by Winifred Miles (1884-1944)...Winifred Miles ..."Alexander Colquhoun [Herald art critic 1914-1922 and feature writer for the Age 1926-1941] ... took private students in the first decade of the century, and one of these was Winifred Miles, who after her marriage in 1910 lived the remainder of her life in Ringwood. ... (She) began by doing charcoal studies of animals when she was in Balranald, but in later years moved to oils and then watercolours, travelling around Ringwood to find places to paint by means of a pony-driven governess-cart. She won prizes for paintings in the Royal Melbourne Shows." - Hugh Anderson - Ringwood, Place of Many Eagles [p.217].Painting with cardboard border in glass-fronted frame. Painted from an original black & white photograph, Catalogue Reg No. 1347 recorded as "Ringwood's first Post Office showing first Postmistress, Miss M. Thompson and her mother. 1890". (South side of Main Street (Maroondah Highway), approximately 300 meters west of Ringwood Railway Station). Writing on back of original photograph reads, "Grandma and Auntie Martha Thomson 1890". (Difference in painting date and photograph date indicates years as shown are approximate only). Sticker on back of frame - "Ringwood Framing Gallery, 233 Whitehorse Road Ringwood, Phone 8704930" -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Painting, Winifred Miles, "Orchards" - Water colour on paper by Winifred Miles (1884-1944), Undated, later than 1910
... "Orchards" - Water colour on paper by Winifred Miles (1884...Winifred Miles ..."Alexander Colquhoun [Herald art critic 1914-1922 and feature writer for the Age 1926-1941] ... took private students in the first decade of the century, and one of these was Winifred Miles, who after her marriage in 1910 lived the remainder of her life in Ringwood. ... (She) began by doing charcoal studies of animals when she was in Balranald, but in later years moved to oils and then watercolours, travelling around Ringwood to find places to paint by means of a pony-driven governess-cart. She won prizes for paintings in the Royal Melbourne Shows." - Hugh Anderson - Ringwood, Place of Many Eagles [p.217].Painting with cardboard border in glass-fronted frame.Sticker on back of frame - "Ringwood Framing Gallery, 233 Whitehorse Road Ringwood, Phone 8704930" -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Painting, Winifred Miles, "Lilypond at Quambee" - Oil on paper by Winifred Miles (1884-1944), 1912
... "Lilypond at Quambee" - Oil on paper by Winifred Miles...Winifred Miles ..."Alexander Colquhoun [Herald art critic 1914-1922 and feature writer for the Age 1926-1941] ... took private students in the first decade of the century, and one of these was Winifred Miles, who after her marriage in 1910 lived the remainder of her life in Ringwood. ... (She) began by doing charcoal studies of animals when she was in Balranald, but in later years moved to oils and then watercolours, travelling around Ringwood to find places to paint by means of a pony-driven governess-cart. She won prizes for paintings in the Royal Melbourne Shows." - Hugh Anderson - Ringwood, Place of Many Eagles [p.217].Painting with cardboard border in glass-fronted frame.Handwritten notation on back of frame - "Lilypond at Quambee Nth Ringwood 1912, and sticker - "Ringwood Framing Gallery, 233 Whitehorse Road Ringwood, Phone 8704930" -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper Cuttings, A collection of newspaper clippings and documents accumulated by the Miles family of Ringwood - circa 1930s, 1930s
... accumulated by the Miles family of Ringwood - circa 1930s. ...Bundle of newspaper clippings, some about the Miles family: Captain E.T. Miles; and, some about his son Mr A.T. Miles and wife Mrs Miles, Mayor and Mayoress of Ringwood.A collection of documents accumulated by the Miles family.; 1. A collection of newspaper cuttings about ships including the Nairana and Loongana.; 2. Documents about the family - letter to Mrs Miles; photo of one of the Miles's sons; obituaries; and, sports results.; 3. Three documents about monument to Captain Edward Miles in Thailand. +Additional Keywords: Miles, E.T. / Miles, A.T. / Miles, Mrs A.T. -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, Medlow and the Bismark Estate by Prof. Miles Lewis, 1990
... Medlow and the Bismark Estate by Prof. Miles Lewis...Prof Miles Lewis ...The Medlow Estate is a remarkable testimony to the unfulfilled expectations of the land boom of the 1880s to early 1890s. The areas of the former lot 14 or the lines of Varzin Avenue and Friedrichsruh Street where they pass through the present grounds will be conserved as may seem appropriate to exhibit the development of the garden in the Cairncross and Bull periods.The Medlow Estate is a remarkable testimony to the unfulfilled expectations of the land boom of the 1880s to early 1890s. The areas of the former lot 14 or the lines of Varzin Avenue and Friedrichsruh Street where they pass through the present grounds will be conserved as may seem appropriate to exhibit the development of the garden in the Cairncross and Bull periods.bismark estate, rosalie estate, conservation of natural resources, (mr) rex swanson, landform australia, cairncross family, medlow, varzin avenue, warrigal road, surrey hills, friedrichsruh street, (mr) (dr) r j bull, (miss) mary jane cairncross, g n taylor -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Freda Miles, 2018
... Freda Miles...miles ...Freda Miles celebrated her 101st birthday at the Yes Op Shop Forest HillFreda Miles celebrated her 101st birthday at the Yes Op Shop Forest Hill where she has been a volunteer six days each week, for the last 8 years.Freda Miles celebrated her 101st birthday at the Yes Op Shop Forest Hillmiles, freda, yes op shop, forest hill -
Waverley RSL Sub Branch
Plaque 600000 Sea Miles in support of the Army 32 Small Ship Squadron RAE 59-73, 600000 Sea Miles in support of the Army 32 Small Ship Squadron RAE 59-73
... 600000 Sea Miles in support of the Army 32 Small Ship ...Wooden Plaque 600000 Sea Miles in support of the Army 32 Small Ship Squadron RAE 59-73 600000 Sea Miles in support of the Army 32 Small Ship Squadron RAE 59-73 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Freda Miles, 22/08/2017 12:00:00 AM
... Freda Miles...miles ...Ms Freda Miles reached 100 on 22 Aug 2017 and still volunteers four days each week at This N That Community Store in Brentford Square and one day per week at the Youth Education Support OpShop.miles, freda, voluntary workers, brentford square shopping centre, forest hill -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper Cutting, Newspaper articles from 1920 regarding Cr. A. Temple Miles of Ringwood and an 1854 house, 1. Unknown|2. 3-Dec-1920
... Newspaper articles from 1920 regarding Cr. A. Temple Miles ...1. Some of the history of Quambee House with two photos.|2. Personal notice stating that Cr. A. Temple Miles has been elected the first Mayor of the Municipality.|See also 3340 1-2Photocopies of two newspaper articles:; 1. Unique house built in 1854; 2. Personal notice dated 3-Dec-1920 about Cr. A. Temple Miles +Additional Keywords: Miles, A. Temple, Cr. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book of Newspaper Cuttings, Newspaper cuttings and pictures belonging to Mrs Miles, Ringwood - 1915-1930, 1915 - 1930
... Newspaper cuttings and pictures belonging to Mrs Miles ...Mrs Miles was the wife of the estate agent in Ringwood and Mayor of RingwoodGreen hard-covered book. Newspaper cuttings etched in black. Belonged to Mrs Miles, 100 pages - 80 filled with newspaper cuttings and pictures, some of local interest. Period covered from 1915 to 1930 (approx). Several loose cuttings. +Additional Keywords: Miles, Mrs A T -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, John William Lindt, Miles Barraclough, Head teacher of Happy Valley School, c1884, c1884
... Miles Barraclough, Head teacher of Happy Valley School ...Happy Valley was originally called Lucky Woman's. The School opened under the name of Happy Valley in 1883, and the brick building probably dates from that time. Miles Barraclough was the head teacher from 1873 to 1887. When mining ceased the population declined and the land reverted to grazing. The School closed in 1940. (Visions and Realisations)Sepia photo of Happy Valley School Teacher, Mr Miles BarracloughVerso Handwritten "Sept-84 Mr Barraclough School teacher Happy Valley" Printed "From J.W. Lindt Photographer Prize Medalist Philadelphia Paris Sydney Brisbane Sandhurst Melbourne 7 Collins Street East Melbourne.happy valley, happy valley school, barraclough, j.w. lindt, miles barraclough, miles barrowclough, lucky woman's, myles barraclough, happy valley school principal -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black and White - tram 42 - Mt Pleasant terminus, A T Miles, 26/8/1971
... A T Miles ...Black and White - tram 42 at the Mt Pleasant terminus with the street name (Coben St.) in the view. Taken by A T Miles 26/8/1971.Yields information about the Mt Pleasant terminus.Photograph - black and white print with notes on rear. A T Miles stamp and location and date notes.tramways, trams, mt pleasant, tram 42 -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Picture, Framed commemorative English photograph (reproduction) presented to Borough of Ringwood by Councillor Temple A. Miles, first Mayor
... ) presented to Borough of Ringwood by Councillor Temple A. Miles ...Framed commemorative English photograph (reproduction) presented to Borough of Ringwood by Councillor Temple A. Miles, first Mayor.(Upper frame) "Presented to the Borough of Ringwood by its first Mayor Councillor Temple A. Miles New Year 1925"; (Lower frame) "The Royal Burial of the Unknown Warrior Westminster Abbey London 11th November 1920" -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour print, A T Miles, Lake Wendouree and Mount Warrenheip, 30-1-1968
... A T Miles ...Colour photograph of a single truck tram east bound in Wendouree Parade near St Aidans Drive with the lake and Mount Warrenheip in the view. Taken by A T Miles 31-1-1968.Yields information about the Ballarat Tramway operations and views during 1968.Photograph - colour print with notes on rear.A T Miles stamp and location and date notes.tramways, trams, lake wendouree, wendouree parade, mt warrenheip -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black and White - Lydiard St North - trams 14 & 43, A T Miles, 30/1/1968
... A T Miles ...Black and White - tram 14 north bound to Lydiard St North, followed by tram 43, also showing Lydiard St North.. Taken by A T Miles 30/1/1968.Yields information about tram services in Lydiard St North.Photograph - black and white print with notes on rear.A T Miles stamp and location and date notes.tramways, trams, lydiard st north, tram 14, tram 43 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black and White - trams 26 and 33 City Loop Sturt St, A T Miles, Nov. 1969
... A T Miles ...Black and white photograph of trams 26 (Mt Pleasant) and 33 (City) parked in the City Loop Sturt Street. No. 33 has a Twin Lakes sign. Taken by A T Miles Nov. 1969.Yields information about the Ballarat Tramway operations and views during 1969.Photograph - black and white print with notes on rear.A T Miles stamp and location and date notes.tramways, trams, sturt st, city loop, tram 26, tram 33 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black and White - SEC tram depot interior view, A T Miles, Nov. 1969
... A T Miles ...Black and White - SEC tram depot interior view with a former Hawthorn Tramways Trust tramcar and a single truck car in the view, along with a set of wheels. Taken by A T Miles Nov. 1969.Yields information about the Ballarat Tramway depot interior during 1969.Photograph - black and white print with notes on rear.A T Miles stamp and location and date notes.tramways, trams, sec depot, htt -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Envelope, Packet: Miles Family Correspondence, and Study Notes (H.M.Anderson); Also Milne and McAlpin
... Packet: Miles Family Correspondence, and Study Notes ...Biographical; Miles Family; Correspondence E.T. Miles; H.M. Anderson's Study Notes on Miles -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black and White - tram 39 - Mt Pleasant terminus, A T Miles, 30/1/1968
... A T Miles ...Black and White - tram 39 at the Mt Pleasant terminus. Has the "Cars Stop Here", and "End of Section" signs on a pole on the left hand side of the photograph. Taken by A T Miles 30/1/1968.Yields information about the Mt Pleasant terminus.Photograph - black and white print with notes on rear. Printed on Ilford paper.A T Miles stamp and location and date notes.tramways, trams, mt pleasant, tram 39