The 1953 catastrophic earthquakes on Ithaca and nearby Cephalonia caused extensive damage destroying many houses and buildings. The tremors reached 7.2 on the Richter Scale and the devastation was exacerbated by the quake occurring at midday when many people were cooking so fires spread rapidly across the island. The Holy Church of Taxiarchion, located in northern Ithaca on the hill overlooking the village of Platrithia and Afales Bay, was extensively damaged. A committee was formed to rebuild the church and its reconstruction following the earthquake is testament to the determination and resilience of the island's people to overcome hardship and disasters. A black and white photograph of scaffolding supporting a building destroyed in earthquake. A trench along the side of the structure is being prepared for further reinforcement with steel rods before the concrete is poured.The photo a has stamp on the back from the local committee overseeing the rebuilding of the church. It is written in Greek and states the following: REBUILDING COMMITTEE/ HOLY CHURCH OF TAXIARCHES/PLATRITHIA ITHACA.

The earthquake in 1953 which reached 7.2 on the Richter Scale caused extensive damage and devastation across the island of Ithaca. Entire villages were totally destroyed and a committee was formed to rebuild the beautiful Church of Taxiarchon which is located on top of Monastery Hill and overlooks the village of Platrithia. It was totally destroyed in the earthquake but is now considered to be one of the most beautiful churches in the Ephtanese group of islands.A black and white photograph of seven men standing around a work site and discussing aspects of a project. A trench with upright steel bars are in the middle of the construction work with soil and rubble heaped on either side. A stamp in Greek is on the back of the photograph. Translation is as follows: Committee rebuilding the Sacred Holy Church of Taxiarchon. Platrithia, Ithaca. earthquakes, church of taxiarchon

The Taxiarches church, located on top of Monastery Hill overlooking the village of Platrithia in the north of the Ithaca. The church was being rebuilt following its destruction during the earthquake of 1953 across the Ionian islands. The earthquake which reached 7.2 on the Richter Scale totally destroyed many towns and villages. A committee was formed to rebuild the church which is now considered to be one of the most beautiful churches on Ithaca.A black and white photograph of workmen rebuilding a damaged structure. Upright steel rods have been placed along the foundations for the outer walls and seven men are pouring concrete into the reenforced trenches.A stamp which has been written in Greek is on the back of the photograph. Translated it reads as follows:REBUILDING COMMITTEE/HOLY CHURCH OF TAXIARCHES/PLATRITHIA - ITHACA

Stone of which wall is constructed is believed to have been used in the construction of Jamieson's Buninyong Inn, built for Margaret Jamieson starting about 1853. She owned the earlier Buninyong Inn which impinged on they surveyed Learmonth St. and was demolished. Margaret died in 1854 before the building was completed by her son, who built the third Buninyong Inn on the corner of Learmonth and Warrenheip. The two story hotel was tenented for a while, then bought by Dr. Sparling who demolished it.Colour photo, Sandstone wall after rebuilding at 405 Learmonth St. Buninyongbuninyong, jamieson, sparling, buninyong inn, wall, sandstone

A 27 page booklet outlining policies adopted by the Shire of Gisbourne for rebuilding the local community after the 1983 bush fires. The cream pages have sepia photographs throughout the booklet of a variety of buildings and sites throughout the area that were affected by the fires.non-fictionA booklet outlining the policy guidelines adopted by Shire of Gisborne Council to rebuild the community after the 1983 bushfires.mt. macedon, macedon ranges, ash wednesday fires, bush fires

ClippingRingwood Secondary College - A $100,000 Commonwealth Government grant was announced this week by Deakin MP Ken Aldred. Added to $214,000 from the state government, it will allow the school to complete its rebuilding program, funding two computer rooms, three general classrooms, a careers/welfare room and office area.

Typed on back of photograph, "Ringwood Rifle Club. Rebuilding viaduct Jumping Creek Reserve after bushfires 1962. Brian Pump, not knowing the sleepers had been burned away went to drive across and his truck went straight down. Club captain A. Williams wearing felt hat and smoking cigarette."

Invitation to the unveiling of the foundation stone by Sir Zelman Cowen to mark the rebuilding of the St Kilda Town Hall on 5 April 1992. The Town Hall was damaged by fire on 7 April 1991 and the restored areas reopened on 26 June 1994. The invitee, Don Taggart, was the President of the St Kilda Historical Society.Single sheet of white paper printed in grey, black and red, with St Kilda logoDon Taggart (invitee)st kilda town hall, st kilda town hall fire, sir zelman cowen

Appeal re the rebuilding and enlarging the 1957 shop at the corner of Jumping Creek and Dudley Roads Wonga Park, shire of Lillydale in favour of granting approval but opposed by the Upper Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges Authority as being contrary to the Regional Strategy Plan and would create a traffic hazard. Appeal granted as question of use not a problem given 1957 permit and development is appropriate.

Original Rutherglen Hotel was made of timber. This one, made of brick was built on the same site, and is now the Poacher's Paradise Hotel.Black and white photograph of the rebuilding of the Rutherglen HotelOn back of photo: "Rebuilding R'glen Hotel. Would be over 60 years ago"heritage, building, hotel

Article on Yallambie Homstead, owned by restorers Ian & Vicki McLachlan, and on housing in Yallambie for defense personnelBlack and white photocopy of newspaper articleyallambie, yallambie homestead, simpson army barracks

In 1970, All Saints' Anglican Church was rebuilt on the corner of Church and Grimshaw Streets Greensborough, replacing the timber church. This photograph shows building works underway and the old Church on the right. Taken in 2967.Digital copy of colour photographall saints anglican church greensborough

Orange 4 ring Binder presented to Mrs Vera Wigley, wife of builder Evan Wigley containing photographs of the previous Methodist Church, and of the construction, opening and completion of the replacement Methodist Church buildings in 1963. The photographs are separately catalogued under Registration Numbers 11002-01 to 11002-10Cover: Ringwood Methodist Church. E.A.Wigley Builder. Photographs Inside presentation sheet: Presented to Mrs Vera Wigley from the members of the Ringwood Methodist Property Board as an expression of their affection for Evan. and with appreciation for his devoted work as a member of the Board. its Secretary and Property Steward. The Church Buildings will be a constant memorial to him.

What can the life of the modern professional soldier have in common with a Roman legionary, a Frankish warrior, or the musketeer of the English Civil War? The Footsoldier tells the story from the personal viewpoint of individual soldiers over the last 2,500 years. With stories ranging from Timocrates of Athens -- practising his shield and sword skills at the gymnasium -- to Corporal Joe Borelli, US 2nd Armored Division -- complaining about 'C' rations after more than eighteen months active service in World War II Europe -- a clear account of the development of warfare emerges, with no lack of insight into its prizes and its costs. Detailed information about uniforms and equipment is accompanied by superb color illustrations. ..".informative, exciting, accurate and realistic."part of a serieshard cover bookStamped "Withdrawn from Moorabbin Library"

Black and white photographImage shows workmen at bottom of deep trench during costruction of new drainage under Maroondah Highway.

The Bendigo Advertiser building was destroyed by fire on the 29th of July 1962. The Riverina Herald printed the next six additions of the paper in Echuca. The Hearld-Sun then provided printing and staff facilities in Melbourne. Staff also occupied a disused garage in Pall Mall. Rebuilding was completed in February 1963. Bendigo Advertiser remained in this location until 2005.Documents relating to rebuilding the Bendigo Advertiser building after the fire. the documents are sorted by year from 1959 to 1965bendigo advertiser fire, rebuilding bendigo advertiser, newspaper

The building of the original Wright Trestle Bridge in the late 1890s as part of the construction of the narrow-gauge railway from Ferntree Gully to Gembrook, was a significant engineering achievement for its time. The railway (now known as Puffing Billy) was closed in the 1950s. When it re-opened in the 1960s it terminated at Emerald Lake. In the 1990s, it was decided to rebuild the section of the line from Emerald Lake to Gembrook - this was completed in 1998. The major project challenge was to rebuild the historic Wright Trestle Bridge which traversed a very steep gully in Wrights Forest, Avonsleigh. These photographs have been provided by Graeme Smith who supplied the concrete to build the foundations of the bridgeThese photos show the foundation stage of the rebuilding of the historic Wright Trestle Bridge as part of the larger reconstruction of the Puffing Billy line from Emerald Lake to Gembrook.Five color photographs all depicting concrete foundations laid up and down a steep gully as part of the rebuilding of the Wright Trestle Bridge.On back of VEMUP1091 3/5, hand-written: 'Graeme Smith / Unloading on / Puffing Billy line / in Wright Forest / Concrete supplied / from P B M Packham'wright trestle bridge, 1998, puffing billy

Photocopy of a drawing titled on rear "Proposed rebuild W class " showing a front entrance W class tram and different front and driving layout. Has The Met logo, tram number 1016 and other slogans on the sides. History is that it was the Front Entrance Drawing for a SW6, altered to show car number 1016 see drawing R9622 of 22/8/1955 Side elevation and plan view. Two copies held. From Reg Item 4602, image TAP 247, sheet too large for the folder. See Reg Item 4713 for a copy of R9622on rear of copy "Proposed rebuild W class - never completed, traced by N Cross from Official Drawing"trams, tramways, w class, reconstruction, preston workshops, w8 class, tram 1016

Rebuilding of the Keg Restaurant after a fire.Rebuilding of the Keg Restaurant after a fire.keg restaurant, restaurants, springvale road, forest hill, sartori, john, tonks, barry

Demolition of the old and rebuilding the new hotel.local architecture

Roper's Hut was built in 1939 and was burnt down in 2003. It was rebuilt in 2008 and is situated on the Bogong High Plains on Duane Spur (where Duane's hut had been before it too was destroyed by (1939) bushfires, between Mt Nelse and Big River. The original hut was used as a shelter for cattlemen who grazed their cattle on the High Plains during summer. The Victorian High Country Huts Association Inc. members and friends helped rebuild the hut which is now used as an emergency shelter for visitors to the High Plains.The memorabilia is significant as the items belonged to the Roper family who were one of the original settlers of the Kiewa Valley and one of the original families who drove their cattle up to the Bogong High Plains. The burnt plaque and forks and the rebuilding of the huts (Duane's & Roper's) are significant as bush fires are a constant threat to the Bogong High Plains destroying large areas at a time.1. Bronze Plaque and 2 damaged forks from Roper's Hut which was destroyed by bush fires in 2003. 2. DVD & USB and hard copy photos of the rebuild of Roper's Hut in January 2008.The plaque had 'In Memory of / John F. P. Roper/ died 3-12-1977 / Aged 78 years / He built the original hut Feb. 1939'roper's hut, cattlemen, bogong high plains, bronze plaque, roper family, bush fires

Black and white photograph (2 copies- 1 large, 1 small)Written on back of large copy: "Ringwood Shire Hall prior to rebuilding- 1927.