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Buninyong Visitor Information CentreFootwear - Boot, Graham's Tannery, Graham's Tannery made child's boot
... Graham's Tannery made child's boot...The Graham's Tannery in Buninyong was located on the western edge of town on the Midland Highway (Learmonth Street.). ...Graham's Tannery...Has a leather sole. Graham's Tannery made child's boot Footwear Boot Graham's Tannery ...The Graham's Tannery in Buninyong was located on the western edge of town on the Midland Highway (Learmonth Street.). The location is now part of the De Soza Park walking track. Tan leather ankle height left foot boot with six leather finished buttons. Has a leather sole. Embossed shield on sole with the letters CRS entwined in a business identification. footwear, tanneries, industry -
Buninyong Visitor Information CentreDocument (item) - Information Folder, Buninyong Tannery
... Buninyong Tannery...White plastic folder with slip pages contained copies of articles on the Buninyong Tannery dated 17 April 1885 and October 1988....Buninyong Tannery plus article on 1903 fire....Buninyong Tannery...Buninyong Tannery Document Information Folder Buninyong Tannery ...Buninyong Tannery plus article on 1903 fire.tanneries, fires, buninyong, buninyong & district community newsletter -
Richmond & Burnley Historical SocietyService Award, J. Kennon & Sons Pty Ltd, Kennon Tannery 50 Year Service Award to J.T.Park, c. 1897
... Kennon Tannery 50 Year Service Award to J.T.Park......tannery...The Certificate was presented to the Society by J T Parks daughter after a presentation by John rose who spoke about the history of the Kennon Family and the Kennon Tannery....Cover Engraving - J T Park Certificate No. 4 Years of Service, 1897 -1947 J. Kennon & Sons Tannery, River Street, Richmond. The/Directors/mark with pleasure and pride/the attainment of/Fifty Years Service/by/J.T.Parks/who joined our company in/1897/signed by the Chairman and Directors/ Edwin J. ...Kennon/E.C.Kennon/ J.Kennon & Sons Pty Ltd/ Richmond Victoria Australia Guilded Leather Certificate, Tan colour. Kennon Tannery 50 Year Service Award to J.T.Park Service Award J. ...The Certificate was presented to the Society by J T Parks daughter after a presentation by John rose who spoke about the history of the Kennon Family and the Kennon Tannery.Limited number of certificates issued with 50 years of Service. The Certificate is representative of companies in Richmond and the extended loyalty and service of employees.Guilded Leather Certificate, Tan colour. Cover Engraving - J T Park Certificate No. 4 Years of Service, 1897 -1947 J. Kennon & Sons Tannery, River Street, Richmond. The/Directors/mark with pleasure and pride/the attainment of/Fifty Years Service/by/J.T.Parks/who joined our company in/1897/signed by the Chairman and Directors/ Edwin J. Kennon/K.W.Gardner/Thomas A. Kennon/E.C.Kennon/ J.Kennon & Sons Pty Ltd/ Richmond Victoria Australia service, award, kennon, tannery, j t parks, richmond -
Buninyong & District Historical SocietyPhotograph - Original Photograph, Employees at Tannery, Buninyong c1880, 9/11/1991
... Employees at Tannery, Buninyong c1880......Tannery...Sepia photograph, Employees at Tannery, Buninyong c1880 in front of shed. Photo on damaged original mounting board. ...Buninyong & District Historical Society Old Court House, Buninyong Town Hall 313 Learmonth Street Buninyong goldfields industrial Buninyong Tannery workers Sepia photograph, Employees at Tannery, Buninyong c1880 in front of shed. ...industrialSepia photograph, Employees at Tannery, Buninyong c1880 in front of shed. Photo on damaged original mounting board. Actual photo is 15cm x 19.5cm.buninyong, tannery, workers -
National Wool MuseumPhotograph, Tannery
... Tannery...[illeg] Tannery...Textile Mills Woollen Mills Classweave Industries Pty Ltd Federal Woollen Mills Ltd Textile Mills Woollen Mills [illeg] Tannery Tannery Photograph ...Acquired when "Classweave Industries" closed down.[illeg] Tannerytextile mills woollen mills, classweave industries pty ltd federal woollen mills ltd, textile mills, woollen mills -
Ballarat Heritage ServicesCeramic, Vase by Tannery Lane Pottery, Manderang
... Vase by Tannery Lane Pottery, Manderang...A wheel thrown vase with fluted top, and three gum leaves on the side made by Joan Cristine Loverso of Tannery Lane Pottery....Vase by Tannery Lane Pottery, Manderang Ceramic ...A wheel thrown vase with fluted top, and three gum leaves on the side made by Joan Cristine Loverso of Tannery Lane Pottery.australian studio ceramics, australian studio pottery, tannery lane pattery, mandurang, bendigo, joan cristine loverso -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, Wehl Family home "Carlsruhe" on the Western Highway -- Tannery Remains
... Wehl Family home "Carlsruhe" on the Western Highway -- Tannery Remains...Private Home Western Highway (Wehl) Tannery Remains...Stawell Historical Society Inc 46 Longfield St Stawell grampians Private Home Western Highway (Wehl) Tannery Remains Stawell Wehl Family home "Carlsruhe" on the Western Highway -- Tannery Remains Photograph ...Private Home Western Highway (Wehl) Tannery Remainsstawell -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, Wehl Family home "Carlsruhe" on the Western Highway -- Tannery Remains
... Wehl Family home "Carlsruhe" on the Western Highway -- Tannery Remains...Private Home Western Highway (Wehl) Tannery Remains...Stawell Historical Society Inc 46 Longfield St Stawell grampians Private Home Western Highway (Wehl) Tannery Remains Stawell Wehl Family home "Carlsruhe" on the Western Highway -- Tannery Remains Photograph ...Private Home Western Highway (Wehl) Tannery Remainsstawell -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, Brick remains of the Tannery of Mr C Whel off Halls Gap Road Stawell West behind the London Hotel 1982
... Brick remains of the Tannery of Mr C Whel off Halls Gap Road Stawell West behind the London Hotel 1982...Brick remains of Tannery run by C Whel off Halls Gap Road Stawell West behind the London Hotel 1982...Stawell Historical Society Inc 46 Longfield St Stawell grampians Brick remains of Tannery run by C Whel off Halls Gap Road Stawell West behind the London Hotel 1982 Stawell Industry Brick remains of the Tannery of Mr C Whel off Halls Gap Road Stawell West behind the London Hotel 1982 Photograph ...Brick remains of Tannery run by C Whel off Halls Gap Road Stawell West behind the London Hotel 1982stawell industry -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, Brick remains of the Tannery of Mr C Whel off Halls Gap Road Stawell West behind the London Hotel 1982
... Brick remains of the Tannery of Mr C Whel off Halls Gap Road Stawell West behind the London Hotel 1982...Brick remains of Tannery run by C Whel off Halls Gap Road Stawell West behind the London Hotel 1982...Stawell Historical Society Inc 46 Longfield St Stawell grampians Brick remains of Tannery run by C Whel off Halls Gap Road Stawell West behind the London Hotel 1982 Stawell Industry Brick remains of the Tannery of Mr C Whel off Halls Gap Road Stawell West behind the London Hotel 1982 Photograph ...Brick remains of Tannery run by C Whel off Halls Gap Road Stawell West behind the London Hotel 1982stawell industry -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyPhotograph - James Jackson Tannery Bairnsdale Victoria, 1930 c
... Sepia toned photograph of James Jackson Tannery showing workmen horses adn drays outside Bairnsdale Victoria...James Jackson Tannery The Wharf Bairnsdale...Lakes Entrance Historical Society 4 Marine Parade Lakes Entrance gippsland Businesses Wharfs James Jackson Tannery The Wharf Bairnsdale Sepia toned photograph of James Jackson Tannery showing workmen horses adn drays outside Bairnsdale Victoria Photograph James Jackson Tannery Bairnsdale Victoria ...Sepia toned photograph of James Jackson Tannery showing workmen horses adn drays outside Bairnsdale VictoriaJames Jackson Tannery The Wharf Bairnsdalebusinesses, wharfs -
The Beechworth Burke MuseumPhotograph
... ...tannery...In the foreground, there appears three brothers who worked for Zwar tannery....Italian family, 3 brothers worked for the tannery Copied from the albums of Sergio Santori, Wangaratta. ...In the foreground, there appears three brothers who worked for Zwar tannery. beechworth albert road zwar tannery spring creek burke musuem photograph black and white Obverse: NO INSCRIPTION Reverse: 7591 Albert Rd. ...Taken in Beechworth, this photograph was taken from Albert road with a view of the bridge over spring creek. In the foreground, there appears three brothers who worked for Zwar tannery.Black and white rectangular photograph. The image is printed on matte photographic paper. Obverse: NO INSCRIPTION Reverse: 7591 Albert Rd. Italian family, 3 brothers worked for the tannery Copied from the albums of Sergio Santori, Wangaratta. beechworth, albert road, zwar, tannery, spring creek, burke musuem, photograph, black and white -
Ballarat Heritage ServicesPhotograph - Digital photograph, Hewitt's Soap Factory, Gong Gong
... ...tannery...Hewitt's Yarrowee Soap Works, Fellmongery and Tannery, was situated at Gong Gong. Their office was at 20 Mair Street. ...Hewitt's Yarrowee Soap Works, Fellmongery and Tannery, Gong Gong Office 20 Mair Street Plate 282 Chuck's Photographs...Hewitt's Yarrowee Soap Works, Fellmongery and Tannery, was situated at Gong Gong. Their office was at 20 Mair Street. ...W. Hewitt's Yarrowee Soap Works, Fellmongery and Tannery, was situated at Gong Gong. Their office was at 20 Mair Street. This is on what is now known as the Daylesford Road. Families in the vicinity includes the O'Dea, Kinnane, Quin and Nestor families. Image of a soap factory at Gong Gong on the outskirts of Ballarat run by William Hewitt.W. Hewitt's Yarrowee Soap Works, Fellmongery and Tannery, Gong Gong Office 20 Mair Street Plate 282 Chuck's Photographsw. hewitt's yarrowee soap works, fellmongery, tannery, gong gongmair street, daylesford road, o'deas, kinnane, quin, nestor, yarrowee soap works -
Federation University Historical CollectionPhotograph - Photograph - Black and White, Sunny Corner, Ballarat, c1890, c1890
... ...tannery...Svenson's Tannery was established in 1887....Black and white photograph taken from the north showing Swenson's Tannery in the foreground, Chinese gardens on the left, Mt Buninyong and the White Horse Ranges in the background, and Mt Pleasant and the Mt Pleasant Methodist Church in the middle distance on the left hand side. ...Barker Library (top floor) Mount Helen goldfields Svenson's Tannery was established in 1887. ballarat sunnyside sunny corner swenson tannery woollen mill chinese gardens chinese mt buninyong mt pleasant methodist church ballarat streetscape mount pleasant svenson's tannery mount pleasant methodist church mount buninyong white horse ranges Black and white photograph taken from the north showing Swenson's Tannery in the foreground, Chinese gardens on the left, Mt Buninyong and the White Horse Ranges in the background, and Mt Pleasant and the Mt Pleasant Methodist Church in the middle distance on the left hand side. ...Svenson's Tannery was established in 1887.Black and white photograph taken from the north showing Swenson's Tannery in the foreground, Chinese gardens on the left, Mt Buninyong and the White Horse Ranges in the background, and Mt Pleasant and the Mt Pleasant Methodist Church in the middle distance on the left hand side. ballarat, sunnyside, sunny corner, swenson, tannery, woollen mill, chinese gardens, chinese, mt buninyong, mt pleasant, methodist church, ballarat streetscape, mount pleasant, svenson's tannery, mount pleasant methodist church, mount buninyong, white horse ranges -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Article, Love began at Mitcham factory, 2005
... McClare Road Vermont is named after Pat's grandfather who owned a tannery (Photo)...McClare Road Vermont is named after Pat's grandfather who owned a tannery (Photo)...McClare Road Vermont is named after Pat's grandfather who owned a tannery (Photo) Love began at Mitcham factory Article Article ...Article about the 70th wedding anniversary of Pat and Gladys McClare who grew up in Mitcham.Article about the 70th wedding anniversary of Pat and Gladys McClare who grew up in Mitcham. McClare Road Vermont is named after Pat's grandfather who owned a tannery (Photo)Article about the 70th wedding anniversary of Pat and Gladys McClare who grew up in Mitcham. mcclare, pat, mcclare, gladys, mcclares road vermont -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Article, Carefree days last for decades, 2005
... McClares Road Vermont is named after Pat's grandfather who owned a tannery (photo)...McClares Road Vermont is named after Pat's grandfather who owned a tannery (photo)...McClares Road Vermont is named after Pat's grandfather who owned a tannery (photo) Carefree days last for decades Article Article ...Article about the 70th wedding anniversary of Pat and Gladys McClare who grew up in Mitcham.Article about the 70th wedding anniversary of Pat and Gladys McClare who grew up in Mitcham. McClares Road Vermont is named after Pat's grandfather who owned a tannery (photo)Article about the 70th wedding anniversary of Pat and Gladys McClare who grew up in Mitcham.mcclare, pat, mcclare, gladys, mcclares road vermont -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - EDINBURGH TANNERY: SHEEPWASH CREEK, 1890 approx
... In 1878, J H Abbott bought the Edinburgh tannery from Mr Lambert and Mr Sibley in 1878 and set about expanding and modernising it. ...Suggests Edinburgh Tannery, Sheepwash. J.H Abbott & Co. On back on small piece of paper 1127 Bgo. ...The plant at 145 Tannery Lane operated until 1906. ORGANIZATION Business edinburgh tannery sheepwash creek. ...In 1878, J H Abbott bought the Edinburgh tannery from Mr Lambert and Mr Sibley in 1878 and set about expanding and modernising it. Soon it consisted of the necessary sheds surrounded by cottages built for the workers. The tannery buidings and processes consisted of :- 1. Hide shed that held 400-500 salted hides 2. Salt pots where the salted hides were soaked to remove all salt 3. Lime water pits where the hides were soaked to remove hair and all adherent flesh. 4.Beam shed where hides were hung so they could be scraped clean with double handled knives 5. Water baths that soaked the hides to remove the lime 6. Tan yard where there were 10 pits containing tanning liquid made from ground wattle bark. The entire process could take up to 9 months depending on the type of leather required. A forward thinking initiative of this tannery was the lack of waste. The left over flesh was boiled down to make tallow, trimmings from the hides was used to make glue, hair was washed and used by saddlers and upholsterers and the lime was mixed with tanning liquid to produce fertilizer. The tannery was producing about 240 sides of leather a week, with about two thirds of this being sent to England where it was in great demand because of its quality. In December 1894 the plant was destroyed by a fire believed to have started in the engine room. The plant was quickly rebuilt at an estimated cost of ten thousand pounds. The plant at 145 Tannery Lane operated until 1906.Sepia photograph: 13 workmen, shed at rear. Brick, timber, corrugated iron buildings in back ground. Interesting industrial site of the time. Photo of workmen taken in front of open sheds. Brick chimney and pile on L.H.S. Suggests Edinburgh Tannery, Sheepwash. J.H Abbott & Co. On back on small piece of paper 1127 Bgo. New registration No. rather indistinct. James Lerk 26.11.1999, ' Edinburgh Tannery - Sheepwash?' Ken Arnold Book 'Bendigo A History in Bottles & Stoneware 1852-1930 p10. This photograph labelled 'Workers at Sheepwash Tannery,' C. 1880-1890 with section about J.H. Abbott & Co. See book 'Bendigo A History in Bottles & Stoneware 1852-1930 by Ken Arnold, p.10RHSV 1127, Bgoorganization, business, edinburgh tannery, sheepwash creek. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - JOHN JONES COLLECTION: THE FOUR CORNERS OF MANDURANG
... ... Tannery...They are Kerr's Hotel, Methodist Church, Tannery and Wine Hall. Under the sketch of the Wine is written N. ...They are Kerr's Hotel, Methodist Church, Tannery and Wine Hall. Under the sketch of the Wine is written N. ...Sheet of paper titled The Four Corners of Mandurang. It has four illustrations. They are Kerr's Hotel, Methodist Church, Tannery and Wine Hall. Under the sketch of the Wine is written N. Togno 1977.N. Togno, 1977ephemera, mementoes, mandurang, john jones collection - the four corners of mandurang, kerr's hotel, methodist church, tannery, wine hall, n togno -
The Beechworth Burke MuseumPhotograph
... ...Tannery...It is likely this suspension bridge was used by the Tannery workers to move between the town and the Ovens Tannery located South-West of Beechworth due to its secluded bush location, the bridge likely spanned the gorge across Spring creek. ...It is likely this suspension bridge was used by the Tannery workers to move between the town and the Ovens Tannery located South-West of Beechworth due to its secluded bush location, the bridge likely spanned the gorge across Spring creek. ...This rectangle black and white photograph shows a bush scene with part of a suspension rope and wooden plank bridge visible in the middle of the image. It is likely this suspension bridge was used by the Tannery workers to move between the town and the Ovens Tannery located South-West of Beechworth due to its secluded bush location, the bridge likely spanned the gorge across Spring creek. The tannery itself was located alongside Gimlet Creek, about three kilometres from town, down what is now known as Malakoff and Old Tannery Road but which at the time was remote and accessed through bushland. The Ovens tannery was stablished in 1858 by Matthew Dodd and Hallahan and later Matthew and his brother Thomas Dodd in 1866 who developed it over the years. According to Doyle, 'we have little information about its early operations except the tannery itself comprised four small buildings' by 1870 ‘a small village with gardens of vines and fruit trees surrounded the tannery’ (Woods, 121), and by 1887 the Tannery employed fifteen men. The Ovens tannery was among several new businesses establishing themselves such as a foundry that brought industrial manufacturing alongside the developing township and which strengthened the economic stability of Beechworth after the receding mining surge. According to Woods (p. 121) in the 1860’s the government spent considerable sums to establish several public buildings such as the Benevolent Asylum, the Hospital and Insane Asylum to support those in need of care in the area directly after the Indigo gold rush which had left Beechworth, a fairly remote regional and newly formed township (Gold was first discovered in Beechworth in 1852) with a number of infirm and destitute people in its wake and which due to the support and establishment of these facilities ‘made Beechworth a significant social welfare centre in Victoria’ (Woods, p. 121). The tannery provided employment and connected the regional centre with other parts of Victoria and the wider colonial outposts and would have been a welcome opportunity for those seeking work after gold was no longer a source of income.A good example of the ingenuity of regional settlers to achieve what would have been a difficult and remote construction of a bridge as a means of access. This bridge is evidence of planning and forethought and shows dedication to establishing a life in a remote landscape.Black and white rectangular photograph printed on paperreverse: / 2983 / / BMM2983 /black and white photograph, bush, suspension bridge, rope bridge, tannery, spring creek, ovens tannery, bushland, gimlet creek, matthew dodd, beechworth -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Slide - Former Junction Hotel Mandurang - 160 Mandurang Road
... Former Junction Hotel Mandurang - corner of Tannery Lane and Bendigo Elphinstone Road...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields history bendigo junction hotel mandurang tannery lane bendigo Former Junction Hotel Mandurang - corner of Tannery Lane and Bendigo Elphinstone Road Slide Former Junction Hotel Mandurang - 160 Mandurang Road ...Former Junction Hotel Mandurang - corner of Tannery Lane and Bendigo Elphinstone Roadhistory, bendigo, junction hotel mandurang, tannery lane bendigo -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Book - EDINBURGH TANNERY - SHEEPWASH CREEK, 1981
... Edinburgh Tannery - Sheepwash Creek, Mandurang. The story of the Hon. ...Kimberly. Book EDINBURGH TANNERY - SHEEPWASH CREEK ...Edinburgh Tannery - Sheepwash Creek, Mandurang. The story of the Hon. J. H. Abbott, MLC, J.P. Compiled by W. B. Kimberly.Compiled by W. B. Kimberly.autobiography, life and businesses of , . h. abbot -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Document, John McClare, n.d
... he carried goods to the goldfields with his bullock team. Later he had a tannery and leather business on Canterbury Road. ...he carried goods to the goldfields with his bullock team. Later he had a tannery and leather business on Canterbury Road. ...He paid 4 ponds per acre. he carried goods to the goldfields with his bullock team. Later he had a tannery and leather business on Canterbury Road. ...Potted history of John and Mary McClare, arrived in Melbourne 1855 from Galway, Ireland.Potted history of John and Mary McClare, arrived in Melbourne 1855 from Galway, Ireland. Bought 55 acres on Canterbury Road. He paid 4 ponds per acre. he carried goods to the goldfields with his bullock team. Later he had a tannery and leather business on Canterbury Road. Their 1st child, Agnes was first white child born in the district. in 1862 John brought out his wife's brother and 2 sisters. Katherine and John Madden. John Madden took a selection on the south side of Canterbury Road.Potted history of John and Mary McClare, arrived in Melbourne 1855 from Galway, Ireland. mcclare, john, bowen, michael, mcclare, mary, mcclare, agnes, mcclare james, mcclare, rose, madden, katherine, madden, john, delaney's road, canterbury road, vermont, vermont -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - STRAUCH COLLECTION: ADVENTURE VINEYARD
... Copy of photograph of the Adventure Vineyard Tannery Lane Mandurang. Photo courtesy Mrs Frieda Legg 1/12 Chathem Road Canterbury Vic 3126....Frieda Legg is the daughter of Frieda and Stephen Chambers PHOTOGRAPH House vineyard Bendigo-history-vineyards-mandurang Copy of photograph of the Adventure Vineyard Tannery Lane Mandurang. Photo courtesy Mrs Frieda Legg 1/12 Chathem Road Canterbury Vic 3126. ...See Item 10641.63 for Barth family. Frieda Legg is the daughter of Frieda and Stephen ChambersCopy of photograph of the Adventure Vineyard Tannery Lane Mandurang. Photo courtesy Mrs Frieda Legg 1/12 Chathem Road Canterbury Vic 3126.photograph, house, vineyard, bendigo-history-vineyards-mandurang -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Administrative record - Abbott Collection: invoice/delivered goods provided by J.H. Abbott & Co, Edinburgh Tannery, Jan to Jun 1902: for a range of animal goods (receipted companies not noted), 20/05/2025
... Abbott & Co, Edinburgh Tannery, Jan to Jun 1902: for a range of animal goods (receipted companies not specified)...Abbott & Co, Edinburgh Tannery, Jan to Jun 1902: for a range of animal goods (receipted companies not noted) ...J.H. Abbott invoices of tanned goods providedAbbott Collection: invoice/delivered goods provided by J.H. Abbott & Co, Edinburgh Tannery, Jan to Jun 1902: for a range of animal goods (receipted companies not specified)abbott company invoices 1902 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - ABBOTT COLLECTION: INVOICES
... Some of the names are: the New Times Boot Warehouse, Edinburgh Tannery, Albert Bush, L.K. Bloomfield Rees, Ullathorne, The University of Melbourne,...Some of the names are: the New Times Boot Warehouse, Edinburgh Tannery, Albert Bush, L.K. Bloomfield Rees, Ullathorne, The University of Melbourne, Document ABBOTT COLLECTION: INVOICES ...Fourteen invoices issued by H. Abbott. Some of the names are: the New Times Boot Warehouse, Edinburgh Tannery, Albert Bush, L.K. Bloomfield Rees, Ullathorne, The University of Melbourne,business, retail, h. abbott -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - BULL STREET: SANDHURST, 1861
... Parker, grocer and provision merchant' 'Bendigo Tannery Depot' James Carmichael/Leather Grindery....Parker, grocer and provision merchant' 'Bendigo Tannery Depot' James Carmichael/Leather Grindery. ...Black and white copy of Batchelder photo: taken from Pall Mall opposite Bull Street, showing Town Hall, water hydrant right foreground. Gas lamps on and adjacent to Macords Hotel. Covered wagon to left of Bull Street, J. Parker grocer and Provision merchant and Carmicheals Tannery and Grindery ? Depot on left. On back in pencil '40' In image 'J. Parker, grocer and provision merchant' 'Bendigo Tannery Depot' James Carmichael/Leather Grindery.Batchelderplace, streetscape, bull street -
The Beechworth Burke MuseumAudio - Oral History, Jennifer Williams, Mr. Vincent Makaravicius, July 2000
... ...Tannery...Vincent eventually settled in Beechworth, working at the local tannery and the Beechworth Asylum, as well as taking on boarders in the tannery boarding house in which his wife and he lived for a number of years. ...Vincent eventually settled in Beechworth, working at the local tannery and the Beechworth Asylum, as well as taking on boarders in the tannery boarding house in which his wife and he lived for a number of years. ...Vincent Makaravicius was born on the 23rd of January, 1922 in a small Lithuanian village. He was the youngest of six children and after completing his primary education he went on to study horticulture at Kaunas and Vilnius. During WWII, under the threat of Soviet occupation and conscription, Vincent travelled to Germany, before coming to Australia as a refugee after his wife in 1949 on the ship 'Victory.' Vincent eventually settled in Beechworth, working at the local tannery and the Beechworth Asylum, as well as taking on boarders in the tannery boarding house in which his wife and he lived for a number of years. This oral history recording was part of a project conducted by Jennifer Williams in the year 2000 to capture the everyday life and struggles in Beechworth during the twentieth century. This project involved recording seventy oral histories on cassette tapes of local Beechworth residents which were then published in a book titled: Listen to what they say: voices of twentieth-century Beechworth. These cassette tapes were digitised in July 2021 with funds made available by the Friends of the Burke.Vincent Makaravicius' story is historically and socially significant as it provides a unique insight into the trials, tribulations, hopes, and dreams of Australian immigrants during the mid 20th century. Mr Makaravicius references the turbulent political situation and lack of food in Europe as being the reason for the mass exodus from Europe that saw an influx of refugees and migrants to Australia. His personal account highlights the spirit of survival and perseverance that is quintessential of Australian settler history. His contributions to the township of Beechworth gave him a detailed understanding of the social and historical significance of the township and the people, institutions, and local businesses on which it was built, namely the Beechworth Asylum, the local tannery, and relations between migrants and the established community. This oral history account is socially and historically significant as it is a part of a broader collection of interviews conducted by Jennifer Williams which were published in the book 'Listen to what they say: voices of twentieth-century Beechworth.' While the township of Beechworth is known for its history as a gold rush town, these accounts provide a unique insight into the day-to-day life of the town's residents during the 20th century, many of which will have now been lost if they had not been preserved.This is a digital copy of a recording that was originally captured on a cassette tape. The cassette tape is black with a horizontal white strip and is currently stored in a clear flat plastic rectangular container. It holds up 40 minutes of recordings on each side.Mr. Vincent Makaravicius /listen to what they say, beechworth, oral history, burke museum, vincent makaravicius, wwii, lithuania, kaunas, vilnius, soviet, germany, australia, victory, tannery, beechworth asylum, refugee, jennifer williams -
The Beechworth Burke MuseumAudio - Oral History, Jennifer Williams, Mr Ray Stone, 8th June 2000
... ...tannery...Although he started working at the Beechworth Tannery with his father, he joined the Navy before he was of age in 1944 to support the war effort, and upon returning to Beechworth gave up on the Tannery after half a day to continue working jobs across Victoria instead. ...Although he started working at the Beechworth Tannery with his father, he joined the Navy before he was of age in 1944 to support the war effort, and upon returning to Beechworth gave up on the Tannery after half a day to continue working jobs across Victoria instead. ...Ray Stone was born in 1927, growing up in Beechworth as the oldest of eight children, but spent much of his life travelling, which he recalls in this oral history. Although he started working at the Beechworth Tannery with his father, he joined the Navy before he was of age in 1944 to support the war effort, and upon returning to Beechworth gave up on the Tannery after half a day to continue working jobs across Victoria instead. He talks extensively about watching Beechworth's famous Wheelbarrow race, where Tony Evans bet Tom Parkinson that the latter would not be able to push the former in a wheelbarrow from the Beechworth Post Office to Mt Buffalo in eight days. Calling himself a "helper all [his] life", he discusses the way many towns he worked in would come together to support struggling families, especially widows. In comparison, he suggests that the Beechworth of 2000 is much less community-orientated. He also discusses the economic changes he's witnessed around Beechworth, from the difficulties during the Depression while he was a child, to business improvements at the Tannery and Brewery, to the tourism boom. This oral history recording was part of a project conducted by Jennifer Williams in the year 2000 to capture the everyday life and struggles in Beechworth during the twentieth century. This project involved recording seventy oral histories on cassette tapes of local Beechworth residents which were then published in a book titled: Listen to what they say: voices of twentieth century Beechworth. These cassette tapes were digitised in July 2021 with funds made available by the Friends of the Burke.Ray Stone's account of his life is historically and socially significant to the region of Beechworth for the way it describes changes in the town over the twentieth century. It covers themes including community relationships, business development, and cultural life. It makes this commentary in comparison to nearby regions such as the Snowy Mountains. This oral history account is socially and historically significant as it is a part of a broader collection of interviews conducted by Jennifer Williams which were published in the book 'Listen to what they say: voices of twentieth-century Beechworth.' While the township of Beechworth is known for its history as a gold rush town, these accounts provide a unique insight into the day-to-day life of the town's residents during the 20th century, many of which will have now been lost if they had not been preserved.This is a digital copy of a recording that was originally captured on a cassette tape. The cassette tape is black with a horizontal white strip and is currently stored in a clear flat plastic rectangular container. It holds up 40 minutes of recordings on each side.Mr Ray Stone /listen to what they say, beechworth, oral history, burke museum, stone, ray stone, tannery, tanneries, finch street, navy, the great depression, poverty, wheelbarrow race, cars, gift footrace, marriage, travel -
The Beechworth Burke MuseumAudio - Oral History, Jennifer Williams, Desmond (Bill) Thomas, 25th May 2000
... ...tannery...His first job was in the Tannery in Beechworth. However, in 1938 he was involved in a accident at the Tannery that resulted in him losing his arm. ...His first job was in the Tannery in Beechworth. However, in 1938 he was involved in a accident at the Tannery that resulted in him losing his arm. ...Desmond (Bill) Thomas moved to Beechworth when he was one year old. He was born in 1923 and his family moved to Beechworth in 1924. His father was offered a job in Beechworth as a leather tanner. His first job was in the Tannery in Beechworth. However, in 1938 he was involved in a accident at the Tannery that resulted in him losing his arm. The Zwar Brothers acquired the Tannery in 1877 and it operated until 1961. His interests included bushwalking and nature. When he was younger he would often go ferreting instead of going to school. His favorite place to visit was near Stanley. This included Zwar's paddock and Eldorado. One of his first memories was when he went to Sunday School at the Methodist Church. He remembered Miss Peach as the Methodist Superintendent. He eventually had to leave that Sunday School because of his behavior. This oral history recording was part of a project conducted by Jennifer Williams in the year 2000 to capture the everyday life and struggles in Beechworth during the twentieth century. This project involved recording seventy oral histories on cassette tapes of local Beechworth residents which were then published in a book titled: Listen to what they say: voices of twentieth century Beechworth. These cassette tapes were digitised in July 2021 with funds made available by the Friends of the Burke.Desmond (Bill) Thomas' oral history has important historical significance for the local Beechworth region. The Zwar Brother's Tannery was a large part of Beechworth and had a long history. Both Mr Thomas and his father has contributed to this history because they both worked there. Mr Thomas' both of the bush and nature demonstrates the history of ferreting and bushwalking in this region. Desmond (Bill) Thomas has made many contributions to his community but also the history of Beechworth. This life tells us many things about the struggles and joys of living in and around Beechworth. This oral history account is socially and historically significant as it is a part of a broader collection of interviews conducted by Jennifer Williams which were published in the book 'Listen to what they say: voices of twentieth-century Beechworth.' While the township of Beechworth is known for its history as a gold rush town, these accounts provide a unique insight into the day-to-day life of the town's residents during the 20th century, many of which will have now been lost if they had not been preserved.This is a digital copy of a recording that was originally captured on a cassette tape. The cassette tape is black with a horizontal white strip and is currently stored in a clear flat plastic rectangular container. It holds up 40 minutes of recordings on each side.Desmond (Bill) Thomasleather tanner, leather, beechworth tannery, tannery, tannery accident, bushwalking, bushland, nature, ferreting, school, sunday school, beechworth methodist church, church, baptist church, beechworth, oral history, recording, 1924, listen to what they say: voices of twentieth century beechworth, listen to what they say, jennifer williams, burke museum, zwar brother's beechworth tannery, zwar bros. tannery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - PURDY COLLECTION: VALLEY OF THE SPRINGS
... Phillips, taken on Keck's verandah, Abbotts Tannery, Tannery Lane, school photos, opening of tower on One Tree Hill, a mine at Diamond Hill (un-named) horse drawn vehicles, wood carter, Spring Gully reservoir being enlarged....Phillips, taken on Keck's verandah, Abbotts Tannery, Tannery Lane, school photos, opening of tower on One Tree Hill, a mine at Diamond Hill (un-named) horse drawn vehicles, wood carter, Spring Gully reservoir being enlarged. ...Booklet: 'The Valley of the Springs' a booklet produced to celebrate Spring Gully's First 127 Years. Contains poem about Spring Gully by J.C. Hattam, Photos: St. Phillips Spring Gully, choir practice; garden party to raise funds for St. Phillips, taken on Keck's verandah, Abbotts Tannery, Tannery Lane, school photos, opening of tower on One Tree Hill, a mine at Diamond Hill (un-named) horse drawn vehicles, wood carter, Spring Gully reservoir being enlarged. Written on front in biro 'J.B. Purdy, 49 Bellevue Road, Golden Square. bendigo, history, spring gully
