A collection of 3 photographs with a page of notes on the West family. Solomon West and his brother John became pioneer settlers on Phillip Island. Solomon married Elizabeth Bryant in 1857 at St Andres Church of England, Brighton. Elizabeth died in 1895 on Phillip island and is buried in the Phillip Island cemetery. Archie was the son of William and Jane West who died tragically in the Bendigo rail yards at the age of 21. Jane was buried in the same grave in Bendigo. Nellie, William and Jane's 2nd child married Harry Alexander Brown and are buried in the same grave together with Nellie's father, William West.355-01: Coloured photograph of the grave and headston of Solomon West in the Bendigo Cemetry. 355-02: Coloured photograph of the headstone of Archie S. West and Janet West in the Bendigo Cemetry. 355-03: Coloured photograph of the headstone of Nellie Brown, Harry Brown and William West in the Bendigo Cemetry. 355-04: A4 sheets of notes written by Alan West in May 2004 describing the above three photographs and the West family.355-01: On the headstone: Solomon West Born Dec 1835 Died April 1910. 355-02: On the headstone: In loving memory of our beloved son Archie S West, accidentally killed Dec. 7 1911. Aged 21 years. Only "Good Night, Beloved" not "Farewell". Also his mother Janet West. Died July 30, 1938 Aged 79 years. 355-03: On the headstone: In memory of Nellie Elizabeth Brown died Jan 4 1971. Also her husband Harry Alexander Brown and he father William West.the west family phillip island, alan west, bendigo cemetry

The West Kiewa Tunnel (tailrace tunnel) was commenced from both ends in 1947. Very difficult conditions were encountered in the driving of this tunnel and this meant the immediate provision of support and later the lining of the tunnel with concrete. Work proceeded steadily and the breakthrough of the two headings occurred on 22nd July, 1950.This historical photograph shows in detail the amount of work necessary to stabilise and support the tunnel walls before lining with concrete. No solid rock was found and the tunneling proceeded through decomposed boulders, gravel and clay, hence the necessity for support and concreting. Black and white photograph showing the timber support, prior to lining with concrete, in the West Kiewa tunnel.Timbering in West Kiewa Tunnelwest kiewa, tailrace, tunnel

Photograph taken for Charles L Tischler when he became the licencee of the Star of the West in 1888. Records show that he was only licencee for 1 year. Photograph of Star of the West hotel when Charles L Tischler was the licencee and was a depot for Cobb and Co and had permission to be open until midnight to service travellers.Albumen coloured photograph of Star of the West Hotel in 1888Written in Pen underneath photograph - Davis Photo - Port Fairy Printed - Star of the West Hotel PORT FAIRY Right bottom corner -C L. Tischler, Propr a red X in Texta Museum number- 62.03.626 crossed out in pen -1888charles l tischler, hotel, licencee

Paperback book, title in red with an illustration of women on the front cover.non-fictionThe book chronicles the life stories of 12 creative women living and working in the western suburbs of Melbourne.women, melbourne's west, social history

A soft covered book with a photo of Lake Borrie and the You Yangs on the front and back.non-fictionThe book explores the environmental, geological and historical changes in Melbourne's western region.history, agriculture, industry, indigenous people, flora and fauna, environmental issues

West family had the general store and chickory kiln in Thompson Avenue, Cowes.HistoricalLarge sepia photo of Kenneth, Harman, Phillip West, on cardboard backingKenneth, Harman West, Phillipwest family, sepia photograph, kenneth west, harman west, phillip west

Slim A 5 book, well-illustrated. The front cover illustrates dairy cattle grazing near a traditional haystack at Truganina, a few kilometres from Melbourne's western suburbs.non-fictionThe book tells the story of the small farms and farmers of the rural districts on Melbourne's western fringe.farming, dairy, vineyards

West beach showing pavilion, people on beach, Port Melbourne sugar mill in backgroundblack and white postcard, unmounted, original, good conditionThe Beach, St. Kilda West, Vic.The Rose Series P2103 Copyright

Slim A5 book, well-illustrated. The cover is an illustration of Joseph Raleigh's boiling down works on the Maribyrnong River, from a water colour by Greeves in the 1850s.non-fictionThe book describes the history and development of the abattoirs, meat preservers, freezing works and noxious trades in Melbourne's West.meat industry, western suburbs

Sent by W.H. Birdwood but no signature. This is another of 5 documents in a large frame called the West Collectioncopy of typed letter to Walter West from W.H. BirdwoodTop left corner: Copy. Top right Australian Imperial Force 130 Horseferry Road, Westminster, S.W.1 19th April, 1919 Dear West, I send you my heartiest congratulations on the award to you of the Military Cross, of which I have only now been informed; in recognition of your very good and gallant work in our operations at Montbregain on 5th October last. When your platoon was held up by heavy fire from a strong post, you most gallantly rushed forwatd alone, and bombing the position captures the gun and crew. Later, when your flank could not make progress owing to fire from a post containing two machine guns, you crawled round to the right, and rushed this post, which you captured with one of the guns, killing three and taking another three of the garrison prisoners. On your company commander becoming casualty, you took command, and consolidated the line with good judgment and ability. throughout you displayed courage, initiative and determination of a very high order. I am indeed pleased that your splendid work has been recognised in this way. with kindest regards and good wishes to you for the future. Yours sincerely. W. H. Birdwood ww1, walter, thomas, west, mm, mc

The opening of the bridge over the South West Passage would now allow the lighthouse keeper to walk between the island and the mainland carrying his produce and herding his cattle rather than loading a boat to transport everything. This would also allow the public access to the island for fishing. Black and White Photograph of Opening of bridge over South West Passage 1887events, civil, ceremony, griffith island, rail, bridge

Terry and Sandra McMasters proprietors of Tambo Lodge winners of Tidy Town Award 1996 Kalimna West VictoriaBlack and white photograph of Terry and Sandra McMasters proprietors of Tambo Lodge winners of Tidy Town Award 1996 Kalimna West Victoriatourism, accommodation

Original B&W photograph of Sister Rocks with 7 people standing around and on the rocks. The view is from the rear of the rock's looking West c 1895. Duplicate photo of the same view. This photograph appears in Mark Twain's, A Journey Around The World by Mark Twain. American Publishing Company Hartford Connecticut, Chapter Twenty Three, Published in 1898. His visit to Stawell was in 1895 Two black & white photographs of Sister Rock's looking West. One a duplicate of the original.Original "Rear of Sister Rock's looking West". Duplicate "Looking West" stawell scenery

White plastic ring bound soft book with a photo of female munition workers on the front covernon-fictionAn historical diary which celebrates, in words and photographs, the women of Melbourne's western suburbs who worked in the explosives and munitions industries.munitions, western suburbs of melbourne, women in war work

Glimpses in and around Sunshine is a collection of the thoughts, impressions and insights of the 1975 Form II at Sunshine West High SchoolGlimpses In and Around Sunshine|Sunshine West High School Form 2 1975sunshine, history

Solomon West and his brother John were pioneer settlers on Phillip Island. Solomon was also a local councillor.HistoricalFoolscap photocopy of a handwritten letter from The Crown Law Office to Solomom West Esq.stating his appointment as a Licensing Justice for Griffith Point. 5 Dec 1876Solomon West Esq Phillip Island.legal document, solomon west, lifestyle

Newspaper publication, the pages are an off-white in color with black and white and color printed text and photographic images along with illustrated drawings.industry

One of a collection of photographs donated by Mary KarneyPortrait Photograph of Bryant West on Cardboard backing.Bryant Westbryant west, local identities, mary karney

A soft purple covered book with illustrationsnon-fictionThis book contains stories of Vietnamese Women in Melbourne's Western Suburbsvietnamese, vietnam, women, community history, refugee camps

Colour photograph of Daylesford from West Street looking towards Wombat Hill. daylesford, wombat hill

Image shows a view of Collins St West from ? street. Has a Victoria Bridge cable tram in the view. Buildings marked are Baylee & Co, Life Insurance Co., North British & Mercantile Insurance Co, Hicks Atk? Moubray - Draper. Based on date on the rear of the card 1905.Yields information about Collins St West c1905 and the nature of dress of the many men in the photo.Colour postcard - Divided back, titled "Collins Street West" with a tape boarder on the rear with pencil notes.In pencil "SPF/Melbourne - Streets - Collins Street West c1905". price of 6E and rubber stamp imprint in one corner.collins st, postcards, victoria bridge, cable trams

Man standing on pathway on Church Hill Stawell West looking West. Anglican Manse and Houses are on right beyond the trees. Two story building is Grammar School residence in Smith Street. This pathway on Church Hill led to Christ Church, Church of England erected in 1861.Black & white photograph post card with two enlarged copies on a scene featuring gum trees. A person is standing on the pathway. A two storey house in background.On Church Hill, Stawell Weststawell education

Main Street Looking West. Kays Star Hotel c1907 The Star Hotel had a chequered life. Like a number of other hotels it started life on Commercial Street Pleasant Creek, the first License being held by Mr. William Francis in 1858. It was shifted to Main Street Quartz Reefs in 1860 and had many tenants over a long period. For many years it stood in the centre of the roadway in Main Street and had to be moved to give more room for traffic. It is one of the reasons we have a bend in the Main Street. As a Hotel it had 54 years without a conviction against it. Although it had many licensees it was owned by one family for the last 27 years of its life as a Hotel. It was delicensed in 1916 because it was too close to the Albion which was a better building. Currently (2025) occupied by the Stawell Club and is licensed. The walkway beside it to the carpark is names Star Lane.Main Street Stawell looking West c1907. Bull & Mouth Hotel with verandahs on Left, Kay's Star Hotel on Right. Group of men talking in roadway at right. Telegraph pole prominent near centre of photo.Main St. Stawell Looking West.stawell, hotel

This document is another of the 5 contained in a frame called the West CollectionCertificate with English Coat of Arms Top of Page: English Coat of Arms To Lieutenant W.T. West, MM., 6th March 1919 Australian Imperial Force I congratulate you on the gallantry and devotion to duty for which you have been awarded, The Military Cross. Signed Commanding Fourth Armyww1, walter, thomas, west, mm, mc

These charts show changes to the depth levels surrounding Queenscliff. Earlier chart does not show the cut which can be seen in the later chart. The creation of the cut and subsequebt dredging of it has changed the shoreline due to shifting sand.Two charts of the Port Phillip West Channel, reference number 309. One was engraved in 1903, the other a new 1935 edition last revised in 1961.Port Phillip West Channelport phillip, queencliff channel, charts, soundings

The Lodge was the residence of the farm manager at Nyerimilang estateBlack and white photograph of The Lodge Nyerimilang showing back of building with old paling fence alongside, shed at right under large tree and lady with white calf and two little girls Kalimna West Victoriafarm

c1915, site of the old bathing ship black and white photograph, unmountedMelbourne Suburbs St Kilda View of West Beach, improvement site of the Old Ship, St Kilda By the Sea Annual, p.63, season 1915-16, National Library of Australia

Sister Rocks Looking WestPhotograph of Sister Rock's looking west Sister Rock's - at Stawell pre Graffiti stawell tourism

Six photographs in all of the West family and their Bakers Van. All photographs are copies of originals.Three photographs of Ken, Mary & Russell & Bert West in the family bakers van. 254-01 Shows Ken West in the family bakers van. Ken is Bert West's brother. 254-02 Shows Mary West (Bert's wife) in front of the family bakers van. 254-03 Shows Russell West standing and Bert West in the family bakers van. Photographs 254-04 to 06 are enlarged photos of the above and not shown as they are identical.west family, h e west & sons bakers cowes, bakers cowes phillip island, betty bradley