Murray Valley Hunt Club’s formation stemmed from a conversation between Messrs Ken Crawford, then of "Nooroona", Holbrook, NSW and Des Martin of "Aherlo", Wodonga where they discussed bringing hunting to the people of the district around Wodonga and Albury in 1946. After participating in events and activities in New South Wales with other clubs, the Murray Valley Hunt Club began Point-to-Point racing on "Aherlo" in 1957 at “Aherlo”, the property of Des Martin located on the outskirts of Wodonga in the Huon Creek Valley. Des Martin was the only gentleman rider with permission to ride against professional jockeys within the metropolitan area in any type of jumping race in Victoria, a distinction not since achieved by any other amateur. Des also played a major role in Australia entering an equestrian team in the Melbourne Olympics in 1956 and served as a steward at that event. The Hunt was officially formed with a steering committee of Messrs Crawford, J T Sullivan (Chairman of the North Eastern District Racing Association), Mr Des Martin, Harold Boon and John Hamilton-Smith. Miss Z Cox was appointed Honorary Secretary and Mr J C B Mckenzie McHarg Legal Officer. In 1960 the Hunt Club meets moved to Wodonga Racecourse then in 1967 wet conditions called for a move to Chiltern and in 1968 they successfully applied to re-open the Old Rutherglen Racecourse in 1969. Des Martin died on 12 April 1995. This photograph is significant because it captures key people responsible for the founding of the Murray Valley Hunt Club.A black and white photo of key identities at the opening of the Murray Valley Hunt ClubA. McIntosh , Des Martin (Master) and Harold Boon (Whip), at the Opening Meet of the Murray Valley Hunt Club.murray valley hunt club, des martin, harold boon

Prize certificate for 1906, Rutherglen & Murray Valley Agricultural & Horticultural Society. Light Green certificate with black printing. Second Prize certificate won by Scott, J G at Rutherglen Show for Three Fuchsias (Assorted in Pots)Prize certificate for 1906, Rutherglen & Murray Valley Agricultural & Horticultural Society. Light green with black printing. "Rutherglen and Murray Valley / Agricultural & Horticultural Society / Twenty Seventh Annual Exhibition / Wednesday, 24th October, 1906" / "A.H. Thompson, Secretary"rutherglen show, rutherglen & murray valley agricultural & horticultural society, j g scott

Mediun size, Yellow and Orange Front Cover. Brown fabric Spine. White back. Heavy white envelope inside back cover that contains mapsnon-fictionReport on public land use in the Murray Valley area in 1983soils and land use

non-fictionThe Murray Valley Hunt Club Inc. stemmed from a conversation in the Member’s Bar at Melbourne Royal Show in 1946 between Des Martin, Wodonga, Victoria and Ken Crawford, Holbrook NSW. Although it was another seven years before the Club was formed it has played a significant part in the history of Wodonga, Albury and district, especially the history related to equestrian activities. This publication was compiled to celebrate its 50th anniversary.murray valley hunt club, equestrian events wodonga

Certificates won by J G Scott at Rutherglen Show. 32.14 First Prize - Dish of Strawberries, blue.Prize certificate for 1910, Rutherglen & Murray Valley Agricultural & Horticultural Society, awarded to J G Scott. First Prize - Dish of Strawberries, blue."Rutherglen and Murray Valley / Agricultural & Horticultural Society / Thirty First Annual Exhibition / Wednesday, 19th October, 1910" / "Harry O'Brien, Secretary"rutherglen show, rutherglen & murray valley agricultural & horticultural society, rutherglen agricultural society, j g scott

Certificates won by J G Scott at Rutherglen Show. 32.16 First Prize - Collection of Vegetables, blue.Prize certificate for 1910, Rutherglen & Murray Valley Agricultural & Horticultural Society, awarded to J G Scott. First Prize - Collection of Vegetables, blue."Rutherglen and Murray Valley / Agricultural & Horticultural Society / Thirty First Annual Exhibition / Wednesday, 19th October, 1910" / "Harry O'Brien, Secretary"rutherglen agricultural society, rutherglen show, j g scott, rutherglen & murray valley agricultural & horticultural society

Certificate won by J G Scott at Rutherglen Show. 32.19 First Prize - Dish of Strawberries, bluePrize certificate for 1911, Rutherglen & Murray Valley Agricultural & Horticultural Society, awarded to J G Scott. First Prize - Dish of Strawberries, blue"Rutherglen and Murray Valley / Agricultural & Horticultural Society / Thirty Second Annual Exhibition / Wednesday, 18th October, 1911" / "Harry O'Brien, Secretary"rutherglen agricultural society, rutherglen show, j g scott, rutherglen & murray valley agricultural & horticultural society

Certificates won by Scott, J G at Rutherglen Show. 32.15 First Prize - Two Bunches Carrots, blue.Prize certificate for 1910, Rutherglen & Murray Valley Agricultural & Horticultural Society, awarded to J G Scott. First Prize - Two Bunches Carrots, blue"Rutherglen and Murray Valley / Agricultural & Horticultural Society / Thirty First Annual Exhibition / Wednesday, 19th October, 1910" / "Harry O'Brien, Secretary"rutherglen agricultural society, rutherglen show, j g scott, rutherglen & murray valley agricultural & horticultural society

Certificates won by J G Scott at Rutherglen Show. 32.17 Second Prize - Dish of Peas in Pod, pink.Prize certificate for 1910, Rutherglen & Murray Valley Agricultural & Horticultural Society, awarded to J G Scott. Second Prize - Dish of Peas in Pod, pink."Rutherglen and Murray Valley / Agricultural & Horticultural Society / Thirty First Annual Exhibition / Wednesday, 19th October, 1910" / "Harry O'Brien, Secretary"rutherglen show, j g scott, rutherglen & murray valley agricultural & horticultural society

Certificates won by Scott, J G at Rutherglen Show. 32.18 Second Prize - 6 Head Cabbage, pink.Prize certificate for 1910, Rutherglen & Murray Valley Agricultural & Horticultural Society, awarded to J G Scott. Second Prize - 6 Head Cabbage, pink."Rutherglen and Murray Valley / Agricultural & Horticultural Society / Thirty First Annual Exhibition / Wednesday, 19th October, 1910" / "Harry O'Brien, Secretary"rutherglen show, j g scott, rutherglen & murray valley agricultural & horticultural society

Certificates won by J G Scott at Rutherglen Show. 32.11 First Prize - Carrots, green.Prize certificate for 1908, Rutherglen & Murray Valley Agricultural & Horticultural Society. Green certificate - First Prize. Won by J G Scott at Rutherglen Show for Carrots. "Rutherglen and Murray Valley / Agricultural & Horticultural Society / Twenty Ninth Annual Exhibition / Wednesday, 28th October, 1908" / "A.H. Thompson, Secretary"rutherglen show, rutherglen & murray valley agricultural & horticultural society, j g scott

Certificates won by Scott, J G at Rutherglen Show. 32.12 First Prize - Collection of Sweet Peas, green.Prize certificate for 1908, Rutherglen & Murray Valley Agricultural & Horticultural Society. Green certificate - First Prize. Won by J G Scott at Rutherglen Show for Collection of Sweet Peas."Rutherglen and Murray Valley / Agricultural & Horticultural Society / Twenty Ninth Annual Exhibition / Wednesday, 28th October, 1908" / "A.H. Thompson, Secretary"rutherglen show, rutherglen & murray valley agricultural & horticultural society, j g scott

Certificates won by J G Scott at Rutherglen Show. 32.13 Third Prize - Six Head of Lettuce, red.Prize certificate for 1908, Rutherglen & Murray Valley Agricultural & Horticultural Society. Red certificate - Third Prize. Won by Scott, J G at Rutherglen Show for Six Head of Lettuce."Rutherglen and Murray Valley / Agricultural & Horticultural Society / Twenty Ninth Annual Exhibition / Wednesday, 28th October, 1908" / "A.H. Thompson, Secretary"rutherglen show, rutherglen & murray valley agricultural & horticultural society, j g scott

Certificates won by J G Scott at Rutherglen Show. 32.6 First Prize - Hanging Basket, Blue.Prize certificate for 1906, Rutherglen & Murray Valley Agricultural & Horticultural Society. Blue certificate with gold printing. First Prize certificate won by J G Scott at Rutherglen Show for Hanging Basket."Rutherglen and Murray Valley / Agricultural & Horticultural Society / Twenty Seventh Annual Exhibition / Wednesday, 24th October, 1906" / "A.H. Thompson, Secretary"rutherglen show, rutherglen & murray valley agricultural & horticultural society, j g scott

Certificates won by J G Scott at Rutherglen Show. 32.7 First Prize - Three Foliage Plants, Blue.Prize certificate for 1906, Rutherglen & Murray Valley Agricultural & Horticultural Society. Blue certificate with gold printing. First Prize certificate won by J G Scott at Rutherglen Show for Three Foliage Plants."Rutherglen and Murray Valley / Agricultural & Horticultural Society / Twenty Seventh Annual Exhibition / Wednesday, 24th October, 1906" / "A.H. Thompson, Secretary"rutherglen show, rutherglen & murray valley agricultural & horticultural society, j g scott

Certificates won by J G Scott at Rutherglen Show. 32.8 First Prize - Six Pansies (Distinct Varieties), Blue.Prize certificate for 1906, Rutherglen & Murray Valley Agricultural & Horticultural Society. Blue certificate with gold printing. First Prize certificate won by J G Scott at Rutherglen Show for Six Pansies (Distinct Varieties),"Rutherglen and Murray Valley / Agricultural & Horticultural Society / Twenty Seventh Annual Exhibition / Wednesday, 24th October, 1906" / "A.H. Thompson, Secretary"rutherglen show, rutherglen & murray valley agricultural & horticultural society, j g scott

Certificates won by J G Scott at Rutherglen Show. 32.10 Second Prize - Collection of Sweet Peas, Light green.Prize certificate for 1906, Rutherglen & Murray Valley Agricultural & Horticultural Society. Light Green certificate with black printing. Second Prize certificate won by Scott, J G at Rutherglen Show for Collection of Sweet Peas"Rutherglen and Murray Valley / Agricultural & Horticultural Society / Twenty Seventh Annual Exhibition / Wednesday, 24th October, 1906" / "A.H. Thompson, Secretary"rutherglen show, j g scott, rutherglen & murray valley agricultural & horticultural society

non-fictionA study of the Murray River water management and resources, including illustrations and maps.water resources development, water quality management -- murray river region, murray river

A small publication in a bound blue cover with black text. This report by the Murray Valley Resources Survey Committee is a detailed analysis of Importance and future the Murray River Valley and Basin for the economic development of Australia. It includes a lengthy Foreword written by Prime Minister, Robert Menzies. A map of Australia with the Murray Valley River and Basin shaded in green, and a fold-out detailed map of the Murray River are featured.murray river development, murray basin, murray river resources

Prepared by Committee of the Rutherglen and Murray Valley Agricultural and Horticultural SocietyProgramme printed in black on once-white satin. Fringed sides. "With the compliments of the Committee of the Rutherglen and Murray Valley Agricultural and Horticultural Society" / "A Grand Concert / In Aid of the Funds of the Society / Will Be Held on Wednesday Evening, October 18th 1893 in the Town Hall Rutherglen. Accompanist: Mr. J.R. Rusden / Stage Manager Mr. C. Nash / Programme - Part 1 (and followed by full program)rutherglen & murray valley agricultural & horticultural society, music, concerts, performances

Date of issue confirmed on TROVE.Black and white photographic reproduction of an illustration taken from the Australasian, Saturday 23 March 1889, page 10.wineries, vineyards, fairfield house, prentice vineyard, viticultural college rutherglen, all saints

Black and white photograph of a weatherboard building set close to the edge of a highwayOn back of photo: "Old miners Post Office on Murray Valley Highway near Rutherglen 1949"miners post office, murray valley highway, post offices, gold mining

Murray Valley Coaches was a renowned coach company formed in the 1930’s, headquartered in Mildura, which by the early 50’s had an extensive network of service offerings, primarily centring around long distance (regular) coach services and tours. With advances in technology and manufacturing processes for heavy vehicles, decreased journey times and increased passenger comfort was suddenly achievable. All this meant many far places were now reachable and widely accessible within a day or two, resulting in a surge in demand for long distance passenger coach services. Murray Valley Coaches capitalised on these new opportunities in 1945 when they began operating regular coach services between Bendigo and Mildura. By the late 40’s, the route was just a small portion of an expansive network, with frequent services from Mildura to Adelaide, Canberra and Sydney, amongst others. However, with the rise of popularity in the motor car in the early 50’s (due to increased affordability), the company began to experience financial hardship. This saw the sale of the Bendigo – Mildura route on July 1st, 1954 to three drivers; Colin Symes, W.A. Runnalls and Doug Bennetts. Together these three formed Calder Highway Coaches, establishing a depot at 54 High Street/Chapel Street, Bendigo. Over the next 28 years, Calder Coaches built up a deeply established and reputable operation in the Bendigo region, comprising of extensive service offerings, and an equally impressive premier class, renowned fleet. At it’s peak, the company offered Urban, School, and Charter services, alongside an extensive interstate tours program.Calder Coaches Bendigo Buses- Three 135 mm slides; two taken of IQK995 in the street and 1 more of 3 coaches in the depot; IQK995, KLO194 and IFW094 This item includes the following slides: 4404.1a Calder Coaches Bendigo Bus Registration IFW 094 in front of a house 4404.1b Calder Coaches Bendigo Denning Bus, Registration IQK 995 in front of a house. Custom Denning (formerly Denning Manufacturing) is Australia's oldest bus manufacturer, known for producing durable coaches and electric transit buses. Since merging with Custom Bus, the company designs and manufactures vehicles at production facilities across Australia, including a major site in Sydney (18 Vallance St) 4404.1c Calder Coaches - Three Bendigo Buses in the Depot shed history, calder coaches, bendigo, bus, murray valley coaches, john theodore collection

From the 12th to 13th of July 2002, Arthritis Victoria (AV) held a Health Professionals and Consumers Seminar and a Health Professionals' Dinner in Robinvale (north western Victoria) as part of its Rural And Regional Education (RARE) Program. The keynote speaker was Rheumatologist, Dr Mano Thevathasan (Victorian President, Australian Rheumatology Association). There were also presentations made by Arthritis Victoria's Education and Services staff. In this photo, a small group of people pose for a photo at the seminar. A slightly cropped version of the photo appears on page 17 of the Vol 15 Issue 3, Spring 2002 edition of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Update. It is captioned: "ARA Victorian President and keynote speaker at the Robinvale Community seminar, Dr Mano Thevathasan (back right) with members of the Murray Valley Aboriginal Health Co-Operative."COL photo of a small group of people standing in a crowded room. They are facing the camera. Numerous other people, tables, and chairs are evident in the background.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, arthritis victoria, av, rural and regional education, rare, outreach, health professionals and consumers seminar, dr mano thevathasanm, rheumatologist, australian rheumatology association victorian president, keynote speaker, murray valley aboriginal health cooperative, robinvale, north western victoria, 2002

Cairn was unveiled at the Back-to-Rutherglen centenary celebrations on Saturday 8th April 1939. It is in memory of John Lindsay Brown who was one of the first settlers of the Rutherglen region, settling on the Gooramadda Run in 1839.Colour photograph of a cairn erected to the memory of John Lindsay Brown. It is one of two photographs printed on a single A4 sheet.Written at the bottom of the sheet with the two photographs is the year the photographs were taken: "2010"lindsay brown, memorials, cairns, monuments, pioneers, gooramadda, runs

This image is one from a series of portraits taken by Rob Elliott to record the character of the Border District through the faces if its identities. Des Martin lived all his life in Wodonga, except for his years of service during World War Two. He was raised on the family property Aherlo in the Huon Creek Valley. In 1937 he joined the 8th Light Horse Regiment but in May 1940 led his Wodonga Troop into the 2/2nd Australian Pioneer Battalion. This Battalion saw service in Syria, Java, New Guinea and Borneo. After the war, Des returned to Aherlo and his horses. He was granted permission by the Victorian Racing Club to participate as an amateur “gentleman” rider. He became the first president of the Victorian Amateur Riders Association and founded the Murray Valley Hunt Club. Des also played a major role in Australia entering an equestrian team in the Melbourne Olympics in 1956 and served as a steward at that event. Des also wrote several publications including “Australia Astride” in 1959, a history of the Albury Racing Club – a Century of Racing, and an historical novel “Many a Mile”. He collaborated with R. M. Williams to develop “Hoofs and Horns” to become a national publication. From 1969 to 1973, Des Martin also wrote a column for the Border Mail newspaper. He was also a member of the RSL for almost 50 years and held several committee positions during that time. Des Martin died on 12 April 1995.This is a portrait of a significant member of the Wodonga community who made an outstanding contribution as a farmer, soldier, horseman, author and member of the RSL and other community organisations.A black and white photograph of Des Martin in military uniform with his horse. The photo has been mounted in a metal frame.des martin, murray valley hunt club, 2/2nd australian pioneer battalion, albury racing club

This image was taken in Melbourne on Anzac Day 1986 where Des had taken place in the annual parade. The photo itself has had a long journey. It was donated to the Star Hotel in Yackandandah, Victoria by Des Martin in 1994. The hotel changed hands so many times that the custodian "Pip" Beatty felt it was best placed at the Light Horse Museum at Bandiana, Victoria. Its journey was complete when the photo was returned to the Wodonga Historical Society. Des Martin lived all his life in Wodonga, except for his years of service during World War Two. He was raised on the family property Aherlo in the Huon Creek Valley. In 1937 he joined the 8th Light Horse Regiment but in May 1940 led his Wodonga Troop into the 2/2nd Australian Pioneer Battalion. This Battalion saw service in Syria, Java, New Guinea and Borneo. After the war, Des returned to Aherlo and his horses. He was granted permission by the Victorian Racing Club to participate as an amateur “gentleman” rider. He became the first president of the Victorian Amateur Riders Association and founded the Murray Valley Hunt Club. Des also played a major role in Australia entering an equestrian team in the Melbourne Olympics in 1956 and served as a steward at that event. Des also wrote several publications including “Australia Astride” in 1959, a history of the Albury Racing Club – a Century of Racing, and an historical novel “Many a Mile”. He collaborated with R. M. Williams to develop “Hoofs and Horns” to become a national publication. From 1969 to 1973, Des Martin also wrote a column for the Border Mail newspaper. He was also a member of the RSL for almost 50 years and held several committee positions during that time. Des Martin died on 12 April 1995.This is a portrait of a significant member of the Wodonga community who made an outstanding contribution as a farmer, soldier, horseman, author and member of the RSL and other community organisations.A coloured photograph of Des Martin in full military uniform mounted on his horse. The photo has been mounted in an oval wooden frame.des martin, murray valley hunt club, 2/2nd australian pioneer battalion, albury racing club