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Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumBook, Rushworth Businesses and Their Owners, 2016
Information on businesses in Rushworth between the Gold Rush and Great war.Soft cover A4 size book. Faune colour. Cover consists of title on a background of newspaper print and an old photograph of shops. Period : Gold Rush to Great War.Rushworth Businesses and their Owners. Gold Rush to Great Warrushworth victoria, rushworth businesses -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumBooklet, The Early Families of Whroo
Tells a short story of the early families who settled at Whroo, a gold mining area, located near Rushworth. The town is no long in existence. Written by Doris KIngA5 size booklet with soft cardboard cover. Cover has a black frame in from the edge with the book title in that in black print. Cover is a grey scale photograph of the Whroo mining site. 88 pages.titlewhroo, families of whroo, doris king -
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Book, The Golden Years of Rushworth and Whroo, 1978
Soft cover, yellow, with similar yellow jacket. Image of an old General Store plus book title on cover and jacket. Comprehensive history and many photographs.rushworth victoria, whroo victoria -
Federation University Art CollectionDrawing - Artwork - Drawing, 'Jersey Cow' by Christine Rushworth
Unframed realistic drawing of a jersey cow.christine rushworth, drawing, cow -
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Book, Rushworth and district 1853-2006
Pictorial history of Rushworth and District from 1853 - 2006.A3 size book, with title and photograph of Rushworth main street on front with a light yellow border. Spine is white with title in black print. Back page has a photograph of a sunset, title and contact information for Rushworth and District Historical and Preservation Society Inc.rushworth -
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Folder, Mcorist Family in Rushworth, 2006
History of Mcorist family life in Rushworth and description of woodcutting with forestry commission at Graytown POW Camp and later with migrantsClear plastic cover, blue card back cover, black plastic spine. Rushworth shops and family photographs.mcorist family history, rushworth, mcorist p, graytown pow camp, tatura, pow camp, graytown, books, history, local -
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Book, Centenary Committee Mooroopna NW Primary School et al, Mooroopna North West (Ram Dam), 1978
Published in association with Centenary Celebrations of Mooroopna North West Primary School 1978Brown cardboard cover. Oval photo - water scene. Illustrated. 36 pagesMooroopna North West (Ram Dam) No 2002 1878 1978 on scroll.mooroopna north west primary school, school centenary celebrations -
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Book, Centenary Committee Mooroopna NW Primary School et al, Mooroopna North West (Ram Dam), 1978
Published in association with Centenary Celebrations of Mooroopna North West Primary School 1978Brown cardboard cover. Oval photo - water scene. Illustrated. 36 pages, Mooroopna North West (Ram Dam) No 2002 1878 1978 on scroll.To Tatura Historical Society with my compliments. M J. Delaney, Tatura Irrigation and Local History Museummooroopna north west primary school, school centenary celebrations -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumPhotograph, Rushworth Choir Perform c1991
Rushworth Choir performs to Tatura 50 & Overs in the Anglican Church Hall, c 1991.tatura, choirs, rushworth, church, anglicans, concert, religion, christian -
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DVD, Rise and Fall of Whroo, 2007
Over 200 photos of Balaclava mine and Whroo buildings from 1850's to 2007 when book "Families of Whroo" was launched.DVD featuring black and white gold mine scene on top half, coloured forest scene on bottom. Half plastic cover, clear front, black bacmwhroo, families of whroo -
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Booklet, Rushworth and District, 1988
Published by Rshworth Historical Society to "Remember the pioneeers and their heritageSmall booklet describing Rushworth and district 1853-1988 to include the gold era, sport activities, schools and every day activitieslife in rushworth, books, history, local -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumBook, Rushing to Whroo 1853 to 1880
Newspaper clipping about the gold rush in Whroo.Tan soft covered book with dark brown print of title and author and a coloured photograph of a hut, horse and wagon and man on the wagon and two men standing out the front of the house. gold rush, whroo, alan mclean -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumNewspaper Article, aboriginal history in the Whroo area
Newspaper Article written by H.S. Parris on the aboriginal history in the Whroo area. -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Balaclava Open Cut Mine near Whroo Historic Reserve; 9 Oct 1994, 20/11/1994
Whroo Historic Reserve contains a number of interesting features relating to the former township and gold workings.Record of the Society's history of activities - Spring 1994 excursionRoll of 35mm colour negative film, 4 stripsKodak Gold 100-4shire of eltham historical society, activities, whroo, balaclava hill, balaclava mine, gold mining, whroo historic reserve -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Balaclava Open Cut Mine near Whroo Historic Reserve; 9 Oct 1994, 20/11/1994
Whroo Historic Reserve contains a number of interesting features relating to the former township and gold workings.Record of the Society's history of activities - Spring 1994 excursionRoll of 35mm colour negative film, 4 stripsKodak Gold 100-4shire of eltham historical society, activities, whroo, balaclava hill, balaclava mine, gold mining, whroo historic reserve -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Balaclava Open Cut Mine near Whroo Historic Reserve; 9 Oct 1994, 20/11/1994
Whroo Historic Reserve contains a number of interesting features relating to the former township and gold workings.Record of the Society's history of activities - Spring 1994 excursionRoll of 35mm colour negative film, 4 stripsKodak Gold 100-4shire of eltham historical society, activities, whroo, balaclava hill, balaclava mine, gold mining, whroo historic reserve -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Balaclava Open Cut Mine near Whroo Historic Reserve; 9 Oct 1994, 20/11/1994
Whroo Historic Reserve contains a number of interesting features relating to the former township and gold workings.Record of the Society's history of activities - Spring 1994 excursionRoll of 35mm colour negative film, 4 stripsKodak Gold 100-4shire of eltham historical society, activities, whroo, balaclava hill, balaclava mine, gold mining, whroo historic reserve -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Balaclava Open Cut Mine near Whroo Historic Reserve; 9 Oct 1994, 20/11/1994
Whroo Historic Reserve contains a number of interesting features relating to the former township and gold workings.Record of the Society's history of activities - Spring 1994 excursionRoll of 35mm colour negative film, 4 stripsKodak Gold 100-4shire of eltham historical society, activities, whroo, balaclava hill, balaclava mine, gold mining, whroo historic reserve -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Whroo Historical Area; 9 Oct 1994, 20/11/1994
Whroo Historic Reserve contains a number of interesting features relating to the former township and gold workings.Record of the Society's history of activities - Spring 1994 excursionRoll of 35mm colour negative film, 4 stripsKodak Gold 100-4shire of eltham historical society, activities, whroo, balaclava hill, balaclava mine, gold mining, whroo historic reserve -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Whroo Historical Area; 9 Oct 1994, 20/11/1994
Whroo Historic Reserve contains a number of interesting features relating to the former township and gold workings.Record of the Society's history of activities - Spring 1994 excursionRoll of 35mm colour negative film, 4 stripsKodak Gold 100-4shire of eltham historical society, activities, whroo, balaclava hill, balaclava mine, gold mining, whroo historic reserve -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Balaclava Open Cut Mine near Whroo Historic Reserve; 9 Oct 1994, 20/11/1994
Whroo Historic Reserve contains a number of interesting features relating to the former township and gold workings.Record of the Society's history of activities - Spring 1994 excursionRoll of 35mm colour negative film, 4 stripsKodak Gold 100-4shire of eltham historical society, activities, whroo, balaclava hill, balaclava mine, gold mining, whroo historic reserve -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Whroo Historical Area; 9 Oct 1994, 20/11/1994
Whroo Historic Reserve contains a number of interesting features relating to the former township and gold workings.Record of the Society's history of activities - Spring 1994 excursionRoll of 35mm colour negative film, 4 stripsKodak Gold 100-4shire of eltham historical society, activities, whroo, balaclava hill, balaclava mine, gold mining, whroo historic reserve -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Map - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: MAP
... rushworth/whroo ...Five photocopies of drawings of the Rushworth area and three copies of Rushworth-Whroo. All maps have various features and some plants noted. Also mentioned is the Balaclava Hill Open Cut Mine.map, victoria, rushworth/whroo, peter ellis collection, rushworth, whroo, aboriginal water holes, balaclava hill open cut mine -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - STRAUCH COLLECTION: WHROO CEMETERY VICTORIA
Although the first recorded burial at Whroo (7 km south of Rushworth) was in 1858, it is believed earlier unrecorded burial took place. The official cemetery was established in 1860 and contains approx. 400 burials although many are unmarked. There is also a Chinese section as in 1863 17% of the population was Chinese in 1863.Red Spring binder containing list of interments in Whroo Cemetery with maps & illustrations.James & Nicola Thomsonplace, cemetery, whroo, victoria-whroo-rusthworth-history-cemetery -
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Document, Camp 4, Rushworth, 1993
Documents from Camp 4, Rushworth. Japanese internees and garrison. Major Jim Sullivan, befriended many Japanese children in the camp. They kept in touch after the war and he organised a reunion back to Australia in 1993. Grey green cardboard folder, containing lists of internees, sketches of Jim Sullivan. Letters from former Japanese internees and their families.major jim sullivan, internment camps, camp 4, rushworth victoria, japanese internees -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumPhotograph - Framed Photograph, Kindergarten Concert Rushworth Migrant Camp 1950
Camp 3 was used as a Migrant Hostel after the war.Frame: Black and gold rectangular frame; Photograph: sepia photograph of 4 little girls kneeling and posing for camera inside a wooden hut. Maria Duic (nee Amrogowicz) is 2nd from left.on back of frame: Kindergarten Concert held at Rushworth Migrant Camp February 1920. European migrant families housed at former internment camp 3 whilst adults sought work in nearby towns. Donor Mrs Maria Diue, of Glenroy Vic 1996rushworth migrant camp, kindergarten concert, maria duic (nee amrogowicz) -
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Booklet - Rushworth Gold Mines
The Rushworth gold rush began in 1853 and ended in 1870 when rising ground water made it unprofitable. The area then turned to the timber industries until the 1940's. It is estimated that the Rushworth goldfields produced approximately 100,000 ounces of gold.51-page soft cover booklet. Pale yellow covers. 'The Rushworth Gold Mines' A descriptive narrative of the Rushworth Gold Mines as prepared by the staff of the 'Rushworth Chronicle' and published in that journal in 1918. Mines are listed by name. rushworth, gold mines -
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Book, 1057 and All That, 1972
History of education in Rushworth. Back To SouvenirGreen cover. Gold writing. Rushworth Back To souvenir1057 and all that, rushworth victoria, education in victoria, joyce hammond -
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Book, Men from Iron Bark, 2007
Rushworth Football Club Legends of the 1930'sCream back cover book, mottled brown front cover. Photograph of men playing AFL football. rushworth football club, football club legends -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, Balaclava Open Cut Mine near Whroo Historic Reserve; 9 Oct 1994, 09/10/1994
Colour photograph and newsclippingactivities, 1994, balaclava hill, balaclava mine, gold mining, whroo historic reserve
