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Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchWork on paper - A tribute from the Citizens of the Shire of Dandenong..."James Mathew McQuade"
... A tribute from the Citizens of the Shire of Dandenong...Tribute Certificate from the Citizens of the Shire...A tribute from the Citizens of the Shire of Dandenong... Dandenong melbourne A tribute from the Citizens of the Shire ...Tribute Certificate from the Citizens of the Shire Of Dandenong.A tribute from the Citizens of the Shire of Dandenong..."James Mathew McQuade".... No 7038 23 Reinforcements 7th Battalion....Australian Imperial Forces... In appreciation of his Patriotism in Enlisted for the Service of the Empire in the Great War which began on 4th August 1914,..... Signed by President/Councillor/Shire Secretary,,,, Seal of The President Councillors & Ratepayers of the Shire of Dandenong. The certificate is surrounded by---Various flags including Union Jack and Australian Red ensign/ photographs of His Majesty the King, Right Hon.Sir Edward Grey Bt MD Lord Kitchener/ Actual Photograph of the beach where the Australian and New Zealanders landed landed at Gaba Gallipoli. Taken by Sergeant Robt.Carnie Inset is small view of the men landing from the boats. THE CERTIFICATE IS ENCLOSED IN A WOODEN FRAME -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub BranchTribute Certificate
... A tribute from the citizens of the Shire of Dandenong...Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch 44 – 50 Clow Street ...Details of PTE Griffiths' service can be found in the attached service record.Cardboard certificate with various flags and photographs of King George V, Sir Edward Grey and Lord Kitchener.A tribute from the citizens of the Shire of Dandenong to Herbert Wallace Griffiths. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Correspondence, Roads, 01/06/-/10/1933
... Shire of Dandenong... Roads Board Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham Shire of Dandenong ...Correspondence between shires of Blackburn and Mitcham, and Dandenong and City of Chelsea to declare Springvale Road a main road, June- October 1933.springvale road, nunawading, victoria. country roads board, shire of blackburn and mitcham, shire of dandenong, city of chelsea, roads and streets -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Information folder - Local Government Amalgamations 1986, 1985 & 1986
... a shire covering Dandenong Ranges -article "Sherbrooke wins first... Belgrave Heights 3160 yarra-valley-and-the-dandenong-ranges shire ...Folder containing information pertaining to the Local Government amalgamations in Victoria in 1986. Contents: -copy of "Local Government Act 1958, appointment of a division of the local government commission and referral of proposals to the division", 8 pages and 6 explanatory maps -memo, dated 21 November 1985 from K. E. Matson, General Manager, Shire of Sherbrooke, to all councillors, re. local government commission and municipal restructure, 12 pages including map -letter, Warwick Heine, CEO, Shire of Lilydale to K. E. Matson, General Manager, Shire of Sherbrooke, dated 16 April 1986, re. local government restructure (2 copies) -booklet, "The Restructure of Local Government in Victoria: Options Paper Eastern Melbourne Segment", Local Government Commission June 1986, 24 pages -article "Residents to fight land deal", Knox-Sherbrooke News, 17 June1986, re. proposed annexation of part of Lysterfield by Berwick Council -article "Knox and Sherbooke align for the future", The Trader, 30 April 1986, re. alignment of common boundary -article "Boundary changes 'just a joke'", by Cheryl Critchley, Knox-Sherbrooke News, 6 May 1986 , re. Knox-Sherbrooke boundary alignment -article "Border clash worsens", by Peter Janky, Mountain District Free Press, 7 May 1986, re. Sherbrooke-Lilydale boundary changes -article "Ranges future is still clouded", The Free Press 30 April 1986, re. proposal to form a shire covering Dandenong Ranges -article "Sherbrooke wins first battle in restructuring", by Peter Janky, Free Press, 30 April 1986, re. ceding of forest areas by Knox to Sherbrooke.shire of sherbrooke, shire of lilydale, knox city council, berwick shire council -
Chelsea & District Historical Society IncPhotograph - Mr Hugh Brown, early 1900's
... , a Justice of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30..., a Justice of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30 ...Hugh Brown (1830-1930), born in Ireland, arrived in Adelaide in 1855 and in the Mordialloc district in 1856. Mr Brown brought land in 1866 and built his farmhouse “Pine Vale” in 1870 near the site of the present Mordialloc Secondary College (then part of the property) and extended his property when the swampland was made open for selection in 1871. The property was a market garden and orchard. Hugh Brown married Zillah Baxter (1866) and they had six sons, five living to adulthood. The Brown family increased their land holding until they held a major part of the farmland between Mordialloc Creek to almost the Aspendale Railway Station. The property was a market garden and orchard. Mr Brown took an active interest in the public life of the community, a Justice of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30 years, was twice Shire President; and a founding member of the Mordialloc Mechanics Institute. Black and white photo of Mr Hugh Brown.hugh brown, mordialloc, pioneer, market gardener, farmer, pine vale -
Chelsea & District Historical Society IncPhotograph - Zillah Brown, c 1860's
... , a Justice of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30..., a Justice of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30 ...Zillah Brown (nee Baxter), was the wife of a pioneer of the district, Mr Hugh Brown. Hugh Brown (1830-1930), born in Ireland, arrived in Adelaide in 1855 and in the Mordialloc district in 1856. Mr Brown brought land in 1866 and built his farmhouse “Pine Vale” in 1870 near the site of the present Mordialloc Secondary College (then part of the property) and extended his property when the swampland was made open for selection in 1871. The property was a market garden and orchard. Hugh Brown married Zillah Baxter (1866) and they had six sons, five living to adulthood. The Brown family increased their land holding until they held a major part of the farmland between Mordialloc Creek to almost the Aspendale Railway Station. The property was a market garden and orchard. Mr Brown took an active interest in the public life of the community, a Justice of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30 years, was twice Shire President; and a founding member of the Mordialloc Mechanics Institute. Black and white studio photo of Mrs Zillah Brown and her son.University Studios 306 Lygon St. Carltonhugh brown, mordialloc, pioneer, zillah brown, zillah baxter, pine vale -
Chelsea & District Historical Society IncPhotograph - The Brown Children, 1910
... , a Justice of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30..., a Justice of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30 ...Doris, Alex, George and Jean are the grandchildren of Mr Hugh Brown. Hugh Brown (1830-1930), born in Ireland, arrived in Adelaide in 1855 and in the Mordialloc district in 1856. Mr Brown brought land in 1866 and built his farmhouse “Pine Vale” in 1870 near the site of the present Mordialloc Secondary College (then part of the property) and extended his property when the swampland was made open for selection in 1871. The property was a market garden and orchard. Hugh Brown married Zillah Baxter (1866) and they had six sons, five living to adulthood. The Brown family increased their land holding until they held a major part of the farmland between Mordialloc Creek to almost the Aspendale Railway Station. The property was a market garden and orchard. Mr Brown took an active interest in the public life of the community, a Justice of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30 years, was twice Shire President; and a founding member of the Mordialloc Mechanics Institute. Black and white studio photo of the Brown children standing on a tee-tree in Attenbourgh Park, Mordialloc.Doris, Alex, Jean, Georgehugh brown, mordialloc, jean brown, zillah brown, doris brown, alex brown, attenbourgh park -
Chelsea & District Historical Society IncPhotograph - Mr Hugh Brown's Farm, A game of cricket
... of Dandenong Shire for over 30 years, was twice Shire President... of Dandenong Shire for over 30 years, was twice Shire President ...A cricket game in the paddocks of Mr Hugh Brown farm. Hugh Brown (1830-1930), born in Ireland, arrived in Adelaide in 1855 and in the Mordialloc district in 1856. Mr Brown brought land in 1866 and built his farmhouse “Pine Vale” in 1870 near the site of the present Mordialloc Secondary College (then part of the property) and extended his property when the swampland was made open for selection in 1871. The property was a market garden and orchard. Hugh Brown married Zillah Baxter (1866) and they had six sons, five living to adulthood. The Brown family increased their land holding until they held a major part of the farmland between Mordialloc Creek to almost the Aspendale Railway Station. The property was a market garden and orchard. Mr Brown took an active interest in the public life of the community, a Justice of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30 years, was twice Shire President; and a founding member of the Mordialloc Mechanics Institute. Black and white studio photo of a cricket game in the paddock Mr Hugh Brown's farm. Farm houses and sheds in the background. A biplane flying overhead.hugh brown, mordialloc, pioneer, pine vale, farm, cricket, biplane, paddock, farm house -
Chelsea & District Historical Society IncPhotograph - The Brown Family, Boat Trip, 1882
... , a Justice of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30..., a Justice of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30 ...The members of the Brown family in a rowing boat on Mordialloc Creek. Hugh Brown (1830-1930), born in Ireland, arrived in Adelaide in 1855 and in the Mordialloc district in 1856. Mr Brown brought land in 1866 and built his farmhouse “Pine Vale” in 1870 near the site of the present Mordialloc Secondary College (then part of the property) and extended his property when the swampland was made open for selection in 1871. The property was a market garden and orchard. Hugh Brown married Zillah Baxter (1866) and they had six sons, five living to adulthood. The Brown family increased their land holding until they held a major part of the farmland between Mordialloc Creek to almost the Aspendale Railway Station. The property was a market garden and orchard. Mr Brown took an active interest in the public life of the community, a Justice of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30 years, was twice Shire President; and a founding member of the Mordialloc Mechanics Institute. Sepia photo of a adults in a large rowing boat on Mordialloc Creek, Mordialloc.hugh brown, mordialloc, pioneer, pine vale, mordialloc creek, row boat -
Chelsea & District Historical Society IncPhotograph - Jean Brown, Highland Dress, 1924
... of Dandenong Shire for over 30 years, was twice Shire President... of Dandenong Shire for over 30 years, was twice Shire President ...Zillah Jean Brown, known as Jean, was the granddaughter of a pioneer of the district, Mr Hugh Brown. Hugh Brown (1830-1930), born in Ireland, arrived in Adelaide in 1855 and in the Mordialloc district in 1856. Mr Brown brought land in 1866 and built his farmhouse “Pine Vale” in 1870 near the site of the present Mordialloc Secondary College (then part of the property) and extended his property when the swampland was made open for selection in 1871. The property was a market garden and orchard. Hugh Brown married Zillah Baxter (1866) and they had six sons, five living to adulthood. The Brown family increased their land holding until they held a major part of the farmland between Mordialloc Creek to almost the Aspendale Railway Station. The property was a market garden and orchard. Mr Brown took an active interest in the public life of the community, a Justice of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30 years, was twice Shire President; and a founding member of the Mordialloc Mechanics Institute. Black and white photo of Miss Jean Brown in highland dress with bagpipes.University Studios 306 Lygon St. Carltonhugh brown, mordialloc, jean brown, highland dress, costumes, bagpipes -
Chelsea & District Historical Society IncPhotograph - Jean Brown, 1918
... of Dandenong Shire for over 30 years, was twice Shire President... of Dandenong Shire for over 30 years, was twice Shire President ...Zillah Jean Brown, known as Jean, was the granddaughter of a pioneer of the district, Mr Hugh Brown. Hugh Brown (1830-1930), born in Ireland, arrived in Adelaide in 1855 and in the Mordialloc district in 1856. Mr Brown brought land in 1866 and built his farmhouse “Pine Vale” in 1870 near the site of the present Mordialloc Secondary College (then part of the property) and extended his property when the swampland was made open for selection in 1871. The property was a market garden and orchard. Hugh Brown married Zillah Baxter (1866) and they had six sons, five living to adulthood. The Brown family increased their land holding until they held a major part of the farmland between Mordialloc Creek to almost the Aspendale Railway Station. The property was a market garden and orchard. Mr Brown took an active interest in the public life of the community, a Justice of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30 years, was twice Shire President; and a founding member of the Mordialloc Mechanics Institute. Black and white studio photo of Miss Jean Brown with a doll.The Yeoman Studioshugh brown, mordialloc, jean brown, zillah brown, doll -
Chelsea & District Historical Society IncPhotograph - The Brown Family, Alexander Brown
... of Dandenong Shire for over 30 years, was twice Shire President... of Dandenong Shire for over 30 years, was twice Shire President ...Alexander Brown (known as Alex) (1863 - 1940), is the fourth son of Hugh Brown, a pioneer of the district. Hugh Brown (1830-1930), born in Ireland, arrived in Adelaide in 1855 and in the Mordialloc district in 1856. Mr Brown brought land in 1866 and built his farmhouse “Pine Vale” in 1870 near the site of the present Mordialloc Secondary College (then part of the property) and extended his property when the swampland was made open for selection in 1871. The property was a market garden and orchard. Hugh Brown married Zillah Baxter (1866) and they had six sons, five living to adulthood. The Brown family increased their land holding until they held a major part of the farmland between Mordialloc Creek to almost the Aspendale Railway Station. The property was a market garden and orchard. Mr Brown took an active interest in the public life of the community, a Justice of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30 years, was twice Shire President; and a founding member of the Mordialloc Mechanics Institute. Sepia studio photo of Mr Alexander BrownYeoman Co. Bourke St. Melbournehugh brown, mordialloc, pioneer, zillah brown, zillah baxter, pine vale, alex brown, alexander brown, fred brown, frederick brown -
Chelsea & District Historical Society IncPhotograph - The Brown Family, Frederick and Alexander
... of Dandenong Shire for over 30 years, was twice Shire President... of Dandenong Shire for over 30 years, was twice Shire President ...Seated - Frederick Brown (known as Fred) (1860-1959) and Alexander Brown (known as Alex) (1863 - 1940), are the sons of Hugh Brown, a pioneer of the district. Hugh Brown (1830-1930), born in Ireland, arrived in Adelaide in 1855 and in the Mordialloc district in 1856. Mr Brown brought land in 1866 and built his farmhouse “Pine Vale” in 1870 near the site of the present Mordialloc Secondary College (then part of the property) and extended his property when the swampland was made open for selection in 1871. The property was a market garden and orchard. Hugh Brown married Zillah Baxter (1866) and they had six sons, five living to adulthood. The Brown family increased their land holding until they held a major part of the farmland between Mordialloc Creek to almost the Aspendale Railway Station. The property was a market garden and orchard. Mr Brown took an active interest in the public life of the community, a Justice of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30 years, was twice Shire President; and a founding member of the Mordialloc Mechanics Institute. Sepia studio photo of five men, three younger men standing behind two sitting.hugh brown, mordialloc, pioneer, zillah brown, zillah baxter, pine vale, alex brown, alexander brown, fred brown, frederick brown -
Chelsea & District Historical Society IncPhotograph - Mr Hugh Brown's Farm, "Pine Vale", c 1865
... , a Justice of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30..., a Justice of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30 ...Mr Hugh Brown farm, collecting logs for fence and preparing the ground to grow fruit trees. Mr Brown planted 8 acres of fruit trees. Hugh Brown (1830-1930), born in Ireland, arrived in Adelaide in 1855 and in the Mordialloc district in 1856. Mr Brown brought land in 1866 and built his farmhouse “Pine Vale” in 1870 near the site of the present Mordialloc Secondary College (then part of the property) and extended his property when the swampland was made open for selection in 1871. The property was a market garden and orchard. Hugh Brown married Zillah Baxter (1866) and they had six sons, five living to adulthood. The Brown family increased their land holding until they held a major part of the farmland between Mordialloc Creek to almost the Aspendale Railway Station. The property was a market garden and orchard. Mr Brown took an active interest in the public life of the community, a Justice of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30 years, was twice Shire President; and a founding member of the Mordialloc Mechanics Institute. Black and white studio photo of Mr Hugh Brown's farm. Gum trees and cleared land.hugh brown, mordialloc, pioneer, pine vale, farm, orchard, fruit trees, cattle, wagon track, fence -
Chelsea & District Historical Society IncPhotograph - Jean Brown And Francis Anderson, Wedding Photo, 1930
... of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30 years... of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30 years ...Zillah Jean Brown, known as Jean, was the daughter of Frederick Brown and the granddaughter of a pioneer of the district, Mr Hugh Brown. Jean married Francis Anderson in October 1930. Hugh Brown (1830-1930), born in Ireland, arrived in Adelaide in 1855 and in the Mordialloc district in 1856. Mr Brown brought land in 1866 and built his farmhouse “Pine Vale” in 1870 near the site of the present Mordialloc Secondary College (then part of the property) and extended his property when the swampland was made open for selection in 1871. The property was a market garden and orchard. Hugh Brown married Zillah Baxter (1866) and they had six sons, five living to adulthood. The Brown family increased their land holding until they held a major part of the farmland between Mordialloc Creek to almost the Aspendale Railway Station. The property was a market garden and orchard. Mr Brown took an active interest in the public life of the community, a Justice of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30 years, was twice Shire President; and a founding member of the Mordialloc Mechanics Institute. Black and white studio photo of the wedding of Miss Jean Brown and Mr Francis Anderson on the verandah of the house.The Yeoman Studioshugh brown, mordialloc, jean brown, zillah brown, francis anderson, wedding -
Chelsea & District Historical Society IncPhotograph - Jean Brown And Francis Anderson, Group Wedding Photo, 1930
... , a Justice of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30..., a Justice of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30 ...From Left to Right: Margaret Watson, Hugh Brown, Frank Anderson, Jean Brown, Mary Anderson, Bill Armstrong Zillah Jean Brown, known as Jean, was the granddaughter of a pioneer of the district, Mr Hugh Brown. Jean married Francis Anderson in October 1930. Hugh Brown (1830-1930), born in Ireland, arrived in Adelaide in 1855 and in the Mordialloc district in 1856. Mr Brown brought land in 1866 and built his farmhouse “Pine Vale” in 1870 near the site of the present Mordialloc Secondary College (then part of the property) and extended his property when the swampland was made open for selection in 1871. The property was a market garden and orchard. Hugh Brown married Zillah Baxter (1866) and they had six sons, five living to adulthood. The Brown family increased their land holding until they held a major part of the farmland between Mordialloc Creek to almost the Aspendale Railway Station. The property was a market garden and orchard. Mr Brown took an active interest in the public life of the community, a Justice of the Peace; Councillor of Dandenong Shire for over 30 years, was twice Shire President; and a founding member of the Mordialloc Mechanics Institute. Black and white studio photo of the wedding party of Miss Jean Brown and Mr Francis Anderson.hugh brown, mordialloc, jean brown, zillah brown, francis anderson, wedding, margaret watson, mary anderson, bill armstrong -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Information folder - Helen Gibson
... -in-charge of [Infant Welfare] Centres in Dandenong Shire, "To whom...] Centres in Dandenong Shire, "To whom it may concern", dated ...Material formed part of estate of Helen Gibson and was acquired by the society.A4 folder containing documents pertaining to Helen Gibson. Contents: -letter of reference for Helen Gibson, handwritten, from William L. McSpeddon, Vicar, Drouin, Victoria, "To whom it may concern", dated 16th March 1944, A4 sheet folded in half -letter of reference for Helen Gibson, typed, from Ethel O. Matthews, ex-Sister-in-charge of [Infant Welfare] Centres in Dandenong Shire, "To whom it may concern", dated February 1952, 20.5 x 25.5 cms -letter of reference for Helen Gibson, handwritten, from A. Corcoran (?) Cleveland, Sister-in-charge, Port Melbourne Baby Health Centre, "To whom it may concern", dated 16th Aug 1946,16.5 x 19.5 cms -letter of reference for Helen Gibson, handwritten, from A. M. Adams, Sub-head, Correspondence School, Blackfriars, Sydney, dated 14th July 1931, 20 x 25 cms -Certificate of Competency as a Pre-School Play Leader, Department of Health, Victoria, No. 20, for Helen Alice Gibson, examiners Madeleine [illegible] & Gillian Henriques, signed N. Narbara Meredith & Helen W. Paul & [illegible], 27 x 21.5 cms -certificate, St John Ambulance Association, certifying that Helen Gibson has attended a course of instruction in home nursing. signed Arthur Sherwin, James Paterson, [illegible] Loomis, Enid Paterson, dated 25th Sep 1939, 23.5 x 17 cms -certificate, St John Ambulance Association, certifying that Helen Gibson has attended a course of instruction in rendering First Aid to the Injured, signed Rupert M. Downes, James Paterson, Henry Smith, Enid Paterson, dated 1st May 1939, 23.5 x 17 cms -letter of reference for Helen Gibson, typed, from Nobel Park Pre School Play Group, signed F. A. McGregor & F. B. Jenkins, undated but post-December 1951, 26.5 x 20.5 cms -letter of reference for Helen Gibson, typed, from Correspondence School, Blackfriars, Sydney, signed W. Finigan, dated 9th Feb 1032, 26.5 x 20.5 cms -letter of reference for Helen Gibson (labelled 'Copy" at head), typed, from Harry S. Needham, Archdeacon & Rector of Orange, NSW, dated 24th Feb 1932, 26.5 x 20.5 cms -letter of reference for Helen Gibson, typed, from G.W.S. Anderson, District Censor, Victoria Lines Of Communication Area, Melbourne, dated 26th July 1945, 21 x 18 cms -letter of reference for Helen Gibson, handwritten, from Enid Paterson, President, Garfield Country Women's Association, undated, 20.5 x 26.5 cms -letter of reference for Helen Gibson, typed, from W. Finigan, Headmaster, The Correspondence School, Blackfriars, Sydney, dated 16th Sep 1943, 20.5 x 26 cms (last three items held together with rusted pin) -also in back of folder is envelope containing the following items: -notebook, black, 16 x 10 cms, "Plots, Ideas, Bird Diary 1925" inside front cover, handwritten contents include story ideas and extracts copied from Joan Aiken's "The Way To Write For Children", extract from Wm. Temple's commentary on John's Gospel, a list of aboriginal names, and reminiscences by Miss Balmer -brown business-sized envelope with "References" written in pencil -brown A4 envelope with "Certificates P. L. St John Ambulance" written in ink and "Miss Helen A. Gibson" typed in blue ink, containing blue certificate stating that Helen Gibson has passed examinations and is entitled to receive the medallion, signed [illegible], General Secretary, dated 29th June 1942, 13 x 10 cms -cardboard certificate of baptism into the Church of God, for Ian Harold Gibson, born 13th May 1915, signed Edwin Dodd, St John, Nar-nar-goonhelen alice gibson, ian harold gibson, st john ambulance, pre-school centres, melbourne -
Orbost & District Historical Societyblack and white photograph, C1943
This is a photograph of Councillor William Cumming who represented South Riding 1895-1911 and 1921 - 1943. William Cumming was a prominent Orbost identity. He was born in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, in 1866 the son of William Cumming and Mary Ann Montgomery. He came to Australia, at the age of 20, in 1890 and to Orbost in c.1890. He farmed at Bete Bolong and during WW1 ran a butcher's shop on his farm. He was a shire councillor of the Orbost Shire Council and served as a South Riding representative for 38 years. He was a keen Newmerella football supporter, a member of the Orbost Bowling Club as well as a director of the Orbost Butter Factory. Cumming was married to Ellen Louise Mundy (b1880, d1945) and they had three children ( Harold, William and Gordon). Information from Lori Fellows (Grand-daughter) April 2020: William Cumming. My paternal grandfather born in Ballymena Northern Ireland. Came to Australia aged 18. Married Ellen Mundy on 25/08/1902. This photo taken during his time as Orbost Shire Council President. Father of Harold, William and Gordon. Died in Orbost 24.11.1950. William Cumming (1866-1950) arrived in Australia in 1884 on the "Orient". His brothers David (1868-1932), John (1870-1920) & Samuel (1871-1953) arrived in 1887 on the "Orizaba". On the passenger list Samuel is listed as David. Also my grandfather was Chairman of Directors of the Dandenong Bacon Factory [later Australian Bacon Co]....he raised pigs on the farm at Bete Bolong, that supplied the butchery on the farm and also the Dandy Bacon Factory. This item is associated with the Orbost Shire Council. The shire covered an area of 9,347 square kilometres and existed from 1892 until 1994 when it became part of the East Gippsland Shire Council. It is associated with William Cumming who was a prominent Orbost identity.A black / white head and shoulders portrait of a moustached man in a suit.On back - "Cr W. Cumming, South Riding"cumming-william orbost-shire-council -
Upper Yarra MuseumNegative Photographic Reproduction, Group at the mill
03016 Group of timber workers at the mill Upper Yarra Shire 1888-1988 Centenary collection. Black & white Negative, scanned at 600 dpitimber mill group sandy ross -
Upper Yarra MuseumNegative Photographic Reproduction, Victorian Hardwood Co, Powelltown, 14.2.1983
03022 Victorian Hardwood Co, Powelltown Upper Yarra Shire 1888-1988 Centenary collection. Black & white Negative, scanned at 600 dpivictorian hardwood company mill travaser timber -
Upper Yarra MuseumNegative Photographic Reproduction, Building tramway track 1895, 13/4/1983
03026 Building tramway track 1895 Upper Yarra Shire 1888-1988 Centenary collection. Negative, Black & white. Scanned at 600 dpi building tramway track 1895 deep cutting -
Upper Yarra MuseumNegative Photographic Reproduction, Building of tramway track
03027 Photograph Building of tramway track Upper Yarra Shire 1888-1988 Centenary collection. Negative, Black & white.Two men with horses digging earth with scoops and then tipping it over the side of the new embankment to make it wide enough for timber traffic to pass by.building tramway track horse scraperscoop -
Upper Yarra MuseumNegative Photographic Reproduction, Hilditch family Hazelwood, Warburton East
03029 Hilditch family Hazelwood, Warburton East Upper Yarra Shire 1888-1988 Centenary collection. Negative, Black & white. Scanned at 600 dpihilditch family hazelwood warburton east -
Upper Yarra MuseumNegative Photographic Reproduction, Charlie McCrae of Wesburn on Platts Tramway Mt Ben Cairn, 1920
03030 Charlie McCrae of Wesburn on Platts Tramway Mt Ben Cairn,1920. Upper Yarra Shire 1888-1988 Centenary collection. Negative, Black & white. Scanned at 600 dpi. charlie mccrae wesburn platts tramway mt cain 1920 -
Upper Yarra MuseumNegative Photographic Reproduction, Stacks of Hay - C McCrae Wesburn
03032 Stacks of Hay - C McCrae Wesburn Upper Yarra Shire 1888-1988 Centenary collection. Negative, Black & white. Scanned at 600 dpistack of hay c mccrae wesburn -
Upper Yarra MuseumNegative Photographic Reproduction, Fairy bend at Sunnyside Warburton
03033 Fairy bend at Sunnyside Warburton Upper Yarra Shire 1888-1988 Centenary collection. Negative, Black & white. Scanned at 600 dpifairy bend sunnyside warburton -
Upper Yarra MuseumNegative Photographic Reproduction, Main St Yarra Junction
This intersection was a busy one with the tramway traffic having Steam Engines and their trucks crossing about 8 times a day, horsedrawn vehicles often had trouble crossing the tramway because it was quite uneven at times.03037 PC Main Street Yarra Junction, at the corner of Little Yarra Rd, the Powelltown tramway crosses the road at this intersection Upper Yarra Shire 1888-1988 Centenary collection. Negative, Black & white. Scanned at 600 dpi. yarra junction main street rail crossing -
Upper Yarra MuseumNegative Photographic Reproduction, Main St Yarra Junction
03039 PC Main street Yarra Junction. Team of horses pulling sawn timber on log bogies along the wooden Gilderoy tramline. Upper Yarra Shire 1888-1988 Centenary collection. Black & white Negative, scanned at 600 dpimain st yarra junction station masters house gilderoy tramway -
Upper Yarra MuseumNegative Photographic Reproduction, Main St Yarra Junction
03042 Main street opposite the railway station, 1909, Yarra Junction. Upper Yarra Shire 1888-1988 Centenary collection. Black & white Negative, scanned at 600 dpiearly main street yarra junction -
Upper Yarra MuseumNegative Photographic Reproduction, Bridge over the Yarra
03050 Bridge over the Yarra. Upper Yarra Shire 1888-1988 Centenary collection. Black & white Negative, scanned at 600 dpibridge over yarra river
