The Housing Commission of Victoria (HCV) was established by the Victorian Government in 1938 after a public campaign for housing reform. After 1942 the HCV was responsible for developing regional and outer suburban housing estates where low-income families were located in proximity to expanding population areas and post-war industries. With greater funding and a severe housing shortage, the Commission's activities greatly expanded through the late 1940s into the 1950s. They began to build larger and larger estates of housing in the suburban fringes, as well as country towns The Housing Commission was largely responsible for the development of Wodonga up to 1973 and in 1975 was said to have built one-third of all homes in Wodonga, though many of these were handed to the Army. Criticism of the bureaucratic and undemocratic nature of the Commission and scandals over corruption in relation to housing developments in Melbourne's fringe areas resulted in the disbandment of the HCV and the formation of a Ministry of Housing in 1984. The work of the Housing Commission of Victoria allowed many people in Wodonga to acquire affordable housing and pay it off over time through monthly instalments. This booklet is of local and state significance as it is evidence of the role of the Victorian Government is providing access to affordable housing. It supported the development of Wodonga and the realisation of the "Australian dream" of home ownership.A small receipt book issued by the Housing Commission of Victoria to record payments and receipts for tenants who were purchasing their home through the Housing Commission. Monthly installments allowed people to access and purchase, affordable housing. On the front cover "Housing Commission/VICTORIA/ HOUSE PURCHASER'S/ INSTALMENT/RECEIPTS"housing wodonga, housing commission of victoria, public housing wodonga

Also larger copy 01236.1Black and white photograph of the front of Victoria House. It shows a group of twelve people behind a white picket fence, small boy leaning on front of fence. Victoria House on verandaguesthouses, tourism, fences, people

Black and white photograph of Victoria House, showing two buildings, one ornate with gable roof, the other simple style with hipped roof, incorporated to make large guest house. Lakes Entrance VictoriaVictoria House Lakes Entranceguesthouses, architecture

Photo taken prior to 1924, no memorial cypress trees. Later known as Sparkle Motel in the 1960's and Esplanade Motel in 2000'sBlack and white tinted photograph of Victoria House, showing a group of buildings on Esplanade. Rock wall on edge of lake. Two coastal banksias on verge of road, two men standing on rock wall. Lakes Entrance VictoriaVictoria House Lakes Entranceguesthouses, waterfront, architecture

Originally holiday home of Hon. Mr W Pearson (MP?)|Also a larger second copy|This is the before paired photograph used in the 150 year, lakes Entrance 1858-2008 display.|The after paired photograph number is 0132.1.|Also one 12 x 16 framed photograph used in room displayBlack and white photograph of Victoria House Guest House, showing extensive gardens, gable roof with deck chairs on veranda surrounding main building. Lakes Entrance VictoriaWith compliments from Victoria House, Mrs V Russell Symmonsguesthouses, tourism, architecture, room display

Mrs F G Haymes, proprietor. Photo taken prior to 1924 - memorial trees not yet plantedBlack and white tinted photograph of Victoria House, showing group of buildings, fronted by white picket fence. Wooden spoke wheeled motor vehicle in front of guest house. Bluestone wall at edge of lake, two people sitting on seat at waters edge. Lakes Entrance VictoriaVictoria House Mrs F.G Haymes Prop.guesthouses, waterfront, transport, fences

Photograph of a shop front in View Point Sandhurst with a large sign reading Victoria House, S. F. Bastard, Draper and Silk Mercer.buildings, commercial, victiria houuse, view point sandhurst, victoria house, s. f. bastard, draper and silk mercer

Black and white photo: shop 'Victoria House' S.F. Bastard, Draper and Silk Merchant. Shows three large double shop windows with goods in doorways and windows. Slab lined drain at front with wooden bridge across. On Back RHSV Bendigo Branch. View PointBatchelderplace, streetscape, victoria house

This building was part of a range of shops known as Victoria House, built by Vere Quaile, blacksmith, in 1857. It consisted of a shop, a blacksmith's forge and wheelwright, and was located to the east of the blacksmith's forge in Main Street. Between 1874 and 1892 Francis Timmons operated a clothier and drapers business in this building.Small sepia unframed photograph on card with gold border framing photograph. The name of the business can be clearly seen above the awning. Less clear is the name "Victoria House', also above the awning. Housed in the album, 'Photographs of Bacchus Marsh and District in 1883 by Stevenson and McNicoll'.On the front: Stevenson & McNicoll. Photo. 108 Elizabeth St. Melbourne. COPIES CAN BE OBTAINED AT ANY TIME. On the back: LIGHT & TRUTH inscribed on a banner surmounted by a representation of the rising sun. Copies of this Portrait can be had at any time by sending the Name and Post Office Money Order or Stamps for the amount of order to STEVENSON & McNICOLL LATE BENSON & STEVENSON, Photographers. 108 Elizabeth Street, MELBOURNE. In handwriting: 'Victoria House'. Clothier + Draper. Main St. c.1857. Next to Blacksmith Cottage. Courtesy Mrs. Jeremeas. Photo 1883.stevenson and mcnicoll 1883 photographs of bacchus marsh and district, shops bacchus marsh vic., clothing shops, drapers bacchus marsh vic

Sepia photograph of 2 men on the tennis court at Victoria House on the Esplanade Lakes Entrance

This photograph is from the Max Harris Collection held by the Ballaraat Mechanics' Institute. Please contact BMI for all print and usage inquiries.ballarat, victoria house, guest house, lydiard st nth

Also known as the Sparkle Motel in 1960'sColour photograph of Esplanade Motel which is situated on the site of Victoria House, on Esplanade at Lakes Entrance, Victoria.guesthouses, motels, room display

Black and white photograph of the crowd on Esplanade, watching the street procession during the visit of the Governor General Lord and Lady Dunrossil. In the background Coco's Shoe Shop and Victoria House Motel. Lakes Entrance Victoriatownship, celebrations, retail trade, motels

An image from the Herbert Richmond collection, gifted in 1982 to the Ballarat Library. The collection contains approximately 200 photographs of Ballarat and district in the 1940s, 50s and 60s, as well as photo albums, glass negatives and other memorabilia. Herb Richmond was a keen photographer, a foundation member and a life member of the Ballarat Camera Club, and a photographer with the Ballarat Courier during the 1940s. The Ballarat Camera Club named an annual award after him. Mr Richmond died in 1981 aged 79. These images were digitally re-photographed by members of the Ballarat Camera Club in September 2006. This building once stood on the angled corner of Lydiard Street North and Doveton Crescent, diagonally opposite the railway station. victoria house, lydiard street north

Coloured photo of House between Garage and home of Dr Threlkeld, former Methodist property - Victoria House, now part of Office Complex at 333 Mitcham Road, Mitcham.mitcham road, mitcham, no. 333, methodist church mitcham

Colour photograph of Court House Bairnsdale Victoriapostal services, government services

The Parliament of Victoria and Parliament HouseJoint Library Committee of the Parliament of Victoria.victoria, history, parliament house melbourne., parliamentary history.

Murray Comrie Collection. Monochrome photograph depicting a cottage located in Victoria Street West, Tarnagulla. A small child is hiding beside the gate post.tarnagulla, houses, reilly, clarke

A facsimile of an original floor tile design for Parliament House Melbourne. An illustration by Peter Kerr, architect, of the vestibule pattern using encaustic tiling imported from England in 1879.Facsimile poster, printed in colour on one side.parliament house melbourne

A facsimile of the original main entrance, portico, vestibule and dome for Parliament House Melbourne. An illustration by Peter Kerr, architect, 1879. The dome above the vestibule was never built.Facsimile poster, printed in colour on one side.parliament house melbourne

Memos - carbon copy on quarto paper - from the Publicity Officer to the Chairman regarding a window display in Victoria House London, dated 4/10/19?9? (Year only typed as a 9). Refers to a letter from Sir Norman Martin. Suggests two large photos of the SW6 trams exterior and interior, and the possibility of a scale model by Meadmore Engineering where Peter Duckett works and notes that Mr. Bell gave him recently a controller. Has a reference to Mr. Bell. Mr Risson commenced work on 1/10/1949 though in correspondence with Paul Nicholson, he felt that 1949 would be correct.Initialled by Lewis Russell.trams, tramways, sw6 class, london, models

Murray Comrie Collection. Murray Comrie's information about Renshaw's to be added. This photograph is a dark copy probably created from an older original.Monochrome photograph of people outside Renshaw's Store in Tarnagulla. Three women standing on curb and a man standing on wagon with two harnessed horses. The woman in the middle is Mary Renshaw, and she is surrounded by her daughters. The gable roof of the Golden Age Hotel can be seen dimly on the left.tarnagulla, renshaw's, renshaws, renshaw, shops, businesses, commercial road

Also black and white copy 15 cm x 10 cm 01235.1Black and white photograph Mr and Mrs Bell, proprietors of Victoria Guest House showing front garden, and unit accommodation in background. Lakes Entrance Victoriaguesthouses, tourism, people

Perry Family Large wooden house with picket fence and tree at front. Corner of Victoria Street and Napier Street. Victoria Boarding House. Gran Griffiths was proprietress of this boarding house.

Victoria House buildingsMrs Taylor and shop assistant Mary Ann nelson place, c. 1880s, mrs mary taylor, tobacconist, victoria house buildings

A short History of the Parliament of VictoriaBooklet, 24 p., black and white text and illus. victoria parliament, victoria parliament house

A short history of the Parliament of VictoriaBooklet, 8 p., col. illus.victoria parliament, victoria parliament house

Slide, Allan Budge Collection: General Views, House ,Victoria Street. A neat residence with polychrome brickwork in the chimneys.house, public, allan budge collection:, allan budge collection:

Slide, ALLAN BUDGE COLLECTION, General Views.Victoria Street. Attractive lacework on a simple residence.house, public, allan budge collection, allan budge collection

Major floods recurred of the Yarra River on a regular basis. A flood in 1901 destroyed this house in Victoria Street, Abbotsford. Later print copy of an original photograph. Home of C/N Burgess on the south side of Yarra River. The buildings were washed away in a flood in 1901 The house was in the same location as that on which Handley & Tilly was later built. This would locate it on the north side of Victoria Street, Abbotsford between Burnley Street and the Victoria Street Bridge. Photo shows three men and one woman working in an established garden in front of a weatherboard cottage."Home of C/N Burgess on south side of river; washed away in 1901; Handley & Tilly on site"yarra river -- floods, yarra river flood -- 1901, burgess family -- victoria street -- abbotsford (vic.)