Map shows the first layout of Melbourne by Government surveyor Robert Russell, who accompanied Governor Richard Bourke in 1837. The surveyed blocks extend from present-day Flinders Street to Lonsdale Street, and Spring Street to Spencer Street, with extensive vacant land west to a salt lake (afterwards Batman's Swamp, later drained), north beyond Flagstaff Hill and south towards South Melbourne. Vegetation coverage is indicated, and tracks and existing buildings and cultivated land are shown.Printed map was created by Day & Haghe, Lithographers to the Queen, sometime after 1838, when the company received its Royal appointment. Copies of the 1837 map exist in several major map collections in Australia; most are uncoloured. This particular map is the earliest in the Kew Historical Society's map collection. It is a nationally significant artefact. Black and white lithographed map hand-coloured in blue and yellow gouache of the town of Melbourne in 1837. In contrast to the original lithograph, the river and the township blocks are coloured blue and yellow. A similar, partly coloured copy is in the collection of the University of Melbourne.maps - melbourne - 1830s, governor sir richard bourke, robert russell - surveyor, cartography

These bottles were found in an above ground rubbish pile at Days Mill & Farm.Two small very similar thick glass bottles. One has a green/blue tinge and the other has a pinkish tinge to the glass colour. Both bottles have inbuilt spouts at the top. Straight sided with sharp shoulders and a short neck.ann day, william day, joseph day, robert day, days mill and farm

This bottle was found in an above ground rubbish pile at Days Mill. It appears to have been used to contain clag. ( a form of water based glue.)Small clear glass bottle. Round bottle, wide at base which tapers sharply to a narrow neck.william day, ann day, joseph day, robert day, days mill & farm, murchison south

The bottles were found in the above ground rubbish pile at Days Mill & Farm.Two small clear glass bottles with black bakelite screw top lids. Both lids have decorative patterns. The flat four sided bottles are narrow with sloping shoulders and long necks.william day, ann day, joseph day, robert day, days mill & farm, murchison south

Found in an above ground rubbish pile at Days Mill & Farm.Two identical half pint milk or cream bottles. Clear glass squat round based bottles with raised inscriptions.william day, ann day, joseph day, robert day, dairying

These spoons were found in an above ground rubbish pile at Days Mill & Farm.Five spoons that would have been originally silver plated. Four dessert spoons and one teaspoon. One dessert spoon is missing the handle. All spoons are in various stages of discolouration. william day, ann day, joseph day, robert day

Found in an above ground rubbish pile at Days Mill & Farm. This bottle would have contained poison.Small bright blue glass bottle. The bottle have several sides with vertical ridges and a raised inscription."NOT TO BE TAKEN"william day, ann day, joseph day, robert day

Found in the above ground rubbish pile at Days Mill & Farm. Possibly contained 'Vicks Vapor Rub".Small blue jar with rusted on screw top lid. The round jar has straight sides. william day, ann day, joseph day, robert day

Found in an above ground rubbish pile at Days Mill & Farm. One contained boot polish the other talcum powder.Two different rusted tins. One is round and flat with a blue/green decoration, the other is taller, flattish with rounded sides and a small opening at the top.william day, ann day, joseph day, robert day

Was found in an above ground rubbish pile at Days Mill and Farm.Four fragments of what may have been a jug or vase. The object was tall with straight ridged sides and a teal blue floral pattern on a white ground.yeswilliam day, ann day, joseph day, robert day

These enameled plates were found in an above ground rubbish pile at Days Mill & Farm. The plates were possibly used by farm or mill workers.Three rusted white enamel plates . william day, ann day, joseph day, robert day

Found in an above ground rubbish pile at Days Mill and Farm.Six white ceramic handles of differing sizes and from various different domestic crockery items.william day, anne day, joseph day, robert day

Found in the above ground rubbish pile at Days Mill and Farm. Probably used on site.Two enamel bowls with marbleized patterning on the outside. The larger wider bowl is blue and white the smaller but taller bowl is pinky/beige and white. Both have white interiors. Both are rustedwilliam day, ann day, joseph day, robert day

Found in the above ground rubbish pile at Days Mill and Farm. The can probably contained sardines or herrings or other type of preserved fish. Probably consumed on site.Rusted can, oblong in shape with rolled back lid and key in place.william day, ann day, joseph day, robert day

Was found in an above ground rubbish pile at Days Mill and Farm. Once contained a poisonous liquid substance. Probably used on site.Amber coloured bottle with a cork intact. It has several flat sides, some with raised bumps and "NOT TO BE TAKEN" in raised lettering on the front panel of the bottle. "NOT TO BE TAKEN" william day, ann day, joseph day, robert day

Found in an above ground rubbish pile at Days Mill and Farm. Boot polish probably used by family or workers on site.Two tins of boot polish in flat round tins with butterfly type fastenings between the lid and the tin body. Both lids have red, black, yellow and white graphics that depict a kiwi but the wording and wording placement is different. Both tins are rusted and may contain remnants of boot polish.yeswilliam day, ann day, joseph day, robert day

Found in an above ground rubbish pile at Days Mill and farm. The cups appear to be made for use by children. Probably used by the family on site.Two small aluminum drinking vessels. One is a small battered cup with a handle, the other is a mug with an inscription, :DARLING" and is missing a handle. "DARLING"william day, ann day, joseph day, robert day

Found in an above ground rubbish pile at Days Mill and farm. This comb appears to have been part of an electric shearing hand piece.Small metal comb with nine teeth (10th tooth is broken off) two holes and two Ü" shaped cut out sections. Rusted.william day, ann day, joseph day, robert day

Found in an above ground rubbish pile at Days Mill and farm. The can was used to contain oil and probably used on site.Tall can with squared sides and wire handle at the top and a hole for pouring with intact cork. Yellow and red graphics with an image of a Victorian style building with early cars out the front. "RAMSAY & TREGANOWAN" and "XL OILS" written on the building yeswilliam day, ann day, joseph day, robert day

Found in an above ground rubbish pile at Days Mill and farm. Probably used on site.Two rusted straight sided tin mugs with largish handles. One is smaller than the other.nowilliam day, ann day, joseph day, robert day

Photo of Royce Day possibly Robert Clow and one other MEMBERposter, ww2, raaf

1889 Wedding Day of Robert and Bessie Anderson.Robert Anderson Snr. on Wedding Day with second Mrs Anderson.. Robert Anderson seated, dressed in suit with waistcoat. Bessie Anderson standing dressed in skirt and velvet jacket with vest and ribbon and cameo at throat. Seems to be some confusion on the Family Tree re Robert's 2nd wife's name. There is confusion as to whether Robert Snr's 2nd wife was Bessie Fleming or Annie Grant. Photo is titled Bessie but it may be Annie?? Lee O'Donnell, descendent of Wilhelmenia, believes it is Annie.T.Teed. St. George's Studios, 238 Bourke Street, Melbourne.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, robert and bessie anderson, wedding day, sepia photograph, mrs emma anderson jacobs

Newspaper clipping, The Age 21/7/1992, titled "Tram supporter dies" about the death of Sir Robert Risson the previous day, aged 91.trams, tramways, robert risson, chairman

BHS CollectionYellow trifold document: Self Guided tour of the Bendigo Cemetery, 145 Years of History 1858 - 1993. Document contains a map of a section of the Bendigo Cemetery, 29 graves are numbered and described. E.g. J.C.T. Ballerstedt, Quartz Reefer, Robert Clark 8 hour day pioneer, Giuseppe Favaloro restaurateur. Hitching rail outside cemetery gates is noted.bendigo, cemetery, bendigo cemetery tour

Taken some time after 1864, these photographs depict the Star Hotel both directly (8674.1) and from the Hotel north west down Ford Street (8674.2). The images depict the building with its modern exterior, having settled for this brick form after several other building designs. The Star Hotel was the first hotel opened in Beechworth, and would go through a series of dramatic changes under its first three owners. The original timber structure was built by W.H. Neuber, though at the time it was only known as ‘The Beechworth Hotel’. The site was later purchased in 1855 by mining entrepreneur, and prolific business owner, John Alston “Six Stars” Wallace. He would go on to extend the established hotel, rebuilding much of it with weatherboard and a shingled roof, adding a two storey structure with a verandah and a theatre capable of supporting 400-500 people, which was often used for international performances. Renamed as the Star Hotel, it was the second in a chain franchise, eventually leading to the “Six Stars” moniker Wallace went by, with hotels at Rutherglen, Chiltern, Yackandandah, Bright, Snake Valley, and of course, Beechworth. Under his ownership, it developed into a popular location for merchants, wayfarers, and locals alike, with the help of his brother Peter as manager. Situated on a road once synonymous with Melbourne to Sydney roadtrips, and the allure of the gold mines, the popularity of the Star drew all manner of clientele from across the country. As such a central hub, the ‘Star Assembly Rooms’ were used as a meeting place for debates, discussions, festivities, and problem solving among the various working sects of the area. These meetings included shareholder discussions for prospecting companies, railway planning, council meetings, and discussions surrounding the interactions between European and Chinese miners, both good and bad. By late 1856, John had the Beechworth at auction through J.H. Grey & Co. It was most likely due to the high profile murder of the manager, Robert Murdoch, during an altercation in relation to a dine and dash event by a Swedish miner, Charles Jansen, who had been ‘excited by drink’ on November 17th. He had refused to pay for his meal and waiter James Mitchell failed to persuade him otherwise. Mitchell, or possibly Murdoch himself, forced him out as tempers and threats escalated. As the photos tell, there are a number of doors which may be entered through, and Jansen used an alternate entrance to access the building. Murdoch was investigating the noise when he encountered the furious man. He was subsequently stabbed with no warning by a small clasp knife, as he tried to stop the intrusion. His exclamations, "I’m stabbed, I’m stabbed!” alerting other occupants, and Jansen was restrained and arrested. Murdoch died the next day from his injuries, with the inquest carried out on the theatre stage. Some 3000 members of the town attended the funeral, and the Star hung black cloth in memory of Robert and his death. Afterwards, an auction caw the property pass to Messrs Robertson and Quirk, though would return shortly thereafter to Six Stars’ portfolio. Six Stars would later sell off his properties from 1862, with the Beechworth Star purchased by 1864 by John Sitch Clark. This allowed Clark to redevelop a significant portion of the Hotel, stripping a central section and constructing the brick structure that survives today, reopening the Star in July that year. It was after this time that our photographs were taken. Clark would later sell the property to Frank Mitchell, shortly before his own death. The next owner, Frederick Allen, lived on the property before the deed was sold to him in the 1880s. He would later sell the property to William Carroll in 1890, with proprietorship eventually moving to Mr. W.H. Porter, and transferring to a Mr. Marendaz by 1913 and Mr. Holly in 1915. Licensing disputes would arise 1917 between Margaret Carroll and a Mrs. McDonald, before it became delicenced some years prior to 1935. It was around this year that the property was bought by Mr. W.J. Pemberton at the meagre price of £500, down from the £13,000 Six Stars originally auctioned it for. It served as a Youth Hostel for a period of time around 1972, and currently the building serves as a private accommodation on the second floor, with shops taking up the ground floor level.These photographs of the Beechworth Star Hotel as they depict a form of Beechworth's first hotel, and also the site of a high profile murder. Two black and white rectangular photographs printed on matte photographic paper.8674.1 (reverse) Beechworth/ 734/ Tanswell’s Hotel [crossed out]/? Old Star/ Hotel,/[small pencil scratching]/ Saunders/ BMM 8674.1 8674.2 (reverse) Beechworth/ 60%[circled]/ Old Star Hotel/Building etc.,/ 12 ½ cm/ 3"[circled, arrows extending horizontally to edges]/[arrows extending top to bottom mid-right of reverse]/ Saunders/ 734[circled]/ BMM 867.2,/ [thin scribbled bordering around top, right, and bottom edges]star hotel, beechworth hotel, john alston wallace, ja wallace, john sitch clark, frederick allen, robert murdoch, meeting place, tragedy, theatre, mining town

Mr Fred Lay, along with his father and brothers, owned the local carrier business with Mr Charlie Joiner as a business partner. They used a horse and cart to transport goods from the railway station into Orbost . In about 1907-08 Mr. Charles Joiner and Mr. Alf Lay came together and conducted a regular service — Mr. Lay at Lakes with a five horse team (because he had to travel the beach at Lake Tyers) and Mr. Joiner, at Orbost, with four horses. The two met half way and changed wagons. Asked why they did this it was said they met every boat and were at the jetty every day. This was why they cornered most of the inward loadings. (ref. River Trading on the Snowy, John Phillips) Later the business was sold to Mr David Williams. Robert Pullar Cameron was a Shire Councillor for many years. He married Penuel Hossack and had a family of James, Flora, Penuel and Alex.This item is an example of a book keeping document used by an early Orbost Business. It is a useful research item.A white receipt docket with black lines and print from Lay & Joiner, General Carriers to R. Cameron.on front - "Paid by Cash"cameron-robert-pullar lay-&-joiner-carriers transport document-receipt