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Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, Whittlesea Review, Whittlesea dies a little more, 17 Aug 2010
The original Whittlesea Primary School was torn down on 7 August 2010.Historical building in Whittlesea since demolished.Newsprint 1 p. text with colour photograph.Whittlesea dies a little morewhittlesea primary school, demolished -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, Whittlesea Review, Australia Day honour for Whittlesea legend, Les Russell, Feb 2022
Les Russell was posthumously awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia as part of the Australia Day honours list.Newsprint 1 p. text with colour photograph.Australia Day honour for Whittlesea legend, Les Russell.les russell, russell family, order of australia, whittlesea, australia day honour -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, A community portrait: lifetimes in the City of Whittlesea, 2001_
A collection of oral histories and recollections of life in the City of Whittlesea from the mid 20th century to 2000.Local oral history159 pages, black and white illustrations. Burgundy cover with photo collage..whittlesea, oral histories, robert pascoe, city of whittlesea -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Original photograph, Whittlesea Memorial Arch Unveiled 1927, 1927
The Whittlesea soldiers memorial arch was erected by the branches of the Returned Soldier's League and the Father's Association. The arch stands at the entrance to the Whittlesea Park and was unveiled in 1927 by His Excellency the Governor Lord Somers. It bears the names of 35 soldiers who died in the Great War. Black and white toned photograph of Unveiling ceremony of Memorial Archway at Whittlesea, mounted on cardboard. His Excellency the Governor Lord Somers is pictured on the right. "Whittlesea Memorial Arch Unveiled 1927" (on front of card)whittlesea memorial arch, rsl whittlesea, ww1, lord somers, world war 1, world war one, soldiers memorial -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Document - Contract, Shire of Whittlesea, Sanitary Service, Township of Whittlesea, 1 Nov 1910
Specification of work to be done in the contract for the removal of Nightsoil from the special area of the Township of Whittlesea.7 sheets of paper held together with a brass split pin, includes General Conditions of Contract, Part Plan of Whittlesea BoundaryContract signed by W. H. Lockwood, Engineer. Dated 1 November 1910.contract, william lockwood, whittlesea, nightsoil -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Whittlesea, Gibbs Photo
Photograph of Whittlesea, a Gibbs photo.Black and white strip photograph mounted on card in wooden frame.Inscribed on the front of the photograph [Whittlesea]gibbs photo, whittlesea -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Brown Album, Whittlesea lady with bucket, c. 1925
Digital image from Brown Album, p.13. Whittlesea lady with bucket. Photographs in the Brown Album are of groups of family members and friends located in the areas of Whittlesea, Glenvale, Preston, Northcote, Jacks' Creek, Toorourrong Reservoir, Strathbogie, Mornington, Eltham, Heidelberg, 1926 Bushfires, Britannia Creek, WW1 Service men and camp, WW1 plane, groups of children and family homes they lived in.Digital JPG file Scan of black and white photo from Brown AlbumWhittlesea lady with bucketbrown album, whittlesea, whittlesea township -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Brown Album, Whittlesea Township, c. 1925
Digital image from Brown Album, p.7. Inscribed under photograph: "Whittlesea Township" Photographs in the Brown Album are of groups of family members and friends located in the areas of Whittlesea, Glenvale, Preston, Northcote, Jacks' Creek, Toorourrong Reservoir, Strathbogie, Mornington, Eltham, Heidelberg, 1926 Bushfires, Britannia Creek, WW1 Service men and camp, WW1 plane, groups of children and family homes they lived in.Digital JPG file Scan of black and white photo from Brown AlbumWhittlesea Townshipbrown album, 1925, whittlesea township, whittlesea -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Document - Transcription, Transcription of Letter - J. Sabelberg, Solicitor to Lockwood, Shire Engineer, Whittlesea, unknown
Transcription of Letter, handwritten, from J. Sabelberg, Solicitor, to Mr. Lockwood, Shire Engineer, Whittlesea, re inspection of a culvert under the railway line at Whittlesea.Transcription of letter, handwritten, A4 Page. Stored in plastic pocket with original letter and photocopy.J. Sabelberg, Solicitor, to Lockwood, Shire Engineer, Whittlesea.contract, william lockwood, whittlesea, sabelberg -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newsletter, Whittlesea Historical Society Newsletter, 2005o
Newsletter of the Whittlesea Historical Society. Contains news items, oral histories and other material relevant to the City of Whittlesea area. Complete run from May 2005 (Number 1) to May 2010 (Number 11)A record of neighbouring historical societiesNewsletter copied on white A4 paper. Varying number of pages.city of whittlesea, whittlesea historical society -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Brown Album, Whittlesea, Girl on a horse, c. 1925
Digital image from Brown Album, p.9. Girl on a horse Inscribed under photograph: "Whittlesea". Photographs in the Brown Album are of groups of family members and friends located in the areas of Whittlesea, Glenvale, Preston, Northcote, Jacks' Creek, Toorourrong Reservoir, Strathbogie, Mornington, Eltham, Heidelberg, 1926 Bushfires, Britannia Creek, WW1 Service men and camp, WW1 plane, groups of children and family homes they lived in.Digital JPG file Scan of black and white photo from Brown AlbumWhittlesea, Girl on a horsebrown album, 1925, whittlesea township, whittlesea, horse, girl on horseback -
Greensborough Historical Society
Booklet, City of Whittlesea, Eucalypts of the City of Whittlesea, 2015c
30 p. booklet, stapled, colour illustrationseucalypts, native flora, whittlesea -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Robert Wuchatsch 1950- et al, Historic buildings of the Whittlesea Shire / Robert Wuchatsch and John Waghorn, 1985
Historical accounts of 55 buildings which portray the Shire of Whittlesea's diverse history. Contains 70 photographs, all full page, 12 in colour. Each is accompanied by a comprehensive account of the homes' origins and changing ownerships through the generations. There are also drawings and a map of the Shire of Whittlesea. Reference to the Peter Lalor Home Building Co-Operative Society Ltd., a project devised to overcome the critical shortage after World War 2. Produced as part of the celebrations for Victoria's 150th anniversary by the Whittlesea Historical Society. A photograph of Bear's Castle at Yan Yean Reservoir is on the cover.Paperback; [114] p. : ill. (some col.), 1 map ; 19 x 25 cm.ISBN 0958866309buildings, shire of whittlesesa, bear's castle -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Robert Wuchatsch 1950- et al, Historic views of the City of Whittlesea / Robert Wuchatsch and Gwen Hawke, 1988
Paperback; ix, 119 p. : chiefly ill. (some col.), 1 map, ports. ; 19 x 25 cm.ISBN 0958866333 [written on title page] To Eltham Historical Society, with our compliments and best regards - Whittlesea Historical Society - [signed] Robert Wuchatsch, G. Hawke. 13/12/89.whittlesea shire -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Booklet, Whittlesea Lodge, No. 256, Installation of Bro. Albert Harold Wailes and Officers, 1971
Related to the Masonic Lodge, Whittlesea.Folded Card with blue cord, paper insert, card has been glued to a blue sheet of paper. Contains list of Officers 1971-72 and Past Masters.Whittlesea Lodge, No. 256, Installation of Bro. Albert Harold Wailes and Investiture of Officers. Held at Masonic Temple, Beech St, Whittlesea. Dated 3rd November, 1971.whittlesea, whittlesea lodge, masonic lodge whittlesea, albert harold wailes, wailes family -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Document - Letter, J. Sabelberg, Solicitor to Lockwood, Shire Engineer, Whittlesea, 13 Nov 1894
Letter from J. Sabelberg, Solicitor, to Mr. Lockwood, Shire Engineer, Whittlesea, re inspection of a culvert under the railway line at Whittlesea.Page folded in half, hand written. Stored in plastic pocket with handwritten transcription and photocopy of letter.J. Sabelberg, Solicitor, to Lockwood, Shire Engineer, Whittlesea. Dated 13 Nov 1894.contract, william lockwood, whittlesea, sabelberg -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Document - Letter, Photocopy, J. Sabelberg, Solicitor to Lockwood, Shire Engineer, Whittlesea, unknown
Photocopy of Letter from J. Sabelberg, Solicitor, to Mr. Lockwood, Shire Engineer, Whittlesea, re inspection of a culvert under the railway line at Whittlesea.A4 Page, Photocopy of letter. Stored in plastic pocket with original letter and hand written transcript of letter.J. Sabelberg, Solicitor, to Lockwood, Shire Engineer, Whittlesea. Dated 13 Nov 1894.contract, william lockwood, whittlesea, sabelberg -
City of Whittlesea
Photograph - Photographs - Whittlesea Show, C Lucas, Whittlesea Show Committee 1913, 1913
Digital copy of photograph of the Whittlesea Agricultural Society's Show Committee 1913Inscription on back of photograph: Mr J Thomas Whittlesea Show Committee 1913 -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Booklet, Rules and Regulations of the Whittlesea Free Library with Catalogue of Books, 1887
The opening of the Whittlesea Free Library took place on Wednesday 16th April, 1884. TROVE https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/58917202Paper, 18 pages, stapled.Rules and Regulations of the Whittlesea Free Library with Catalogue of Books. Fitzroy: Benson, Printer, 323 Smith Street. 1887.whittlesea, whittlesea free library, 1884, catalogue of books -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Brown Album, Whittlesea Show, c. 1925
Digital image from Brown Album, p.3. Inscribed under photograph: "Whittlesea Show". Photographs in the Brown Album are of groups of family members and friends located in the areas of Whittlesea, Glenvale, Preston, Northcote, Jacks' Creek, Toorourrong Reservoir, Strathbogie, Mornington, Eltham, Heidelberg, 1926 Bushfires, Britannia Creek, WW1 Service men and camp, WW1 plane, groups of children and family homes they lived in.Digital JPG file Scan of black and white photo from Brown AlbumWhittlesea Show1926, brown album, whittlesea show, horse -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Document - Note, Back to Whittlesea 1937
Transcription of printed newspaper article, "State School Whittlesea Distribution of Prizes". Contains a list of names of school children and prizes distributed.Handwritten note in plastic sleeve, 1 page. A4 sheet protector (labelled Back to W/Sea 1937) - contains a list of names handwritten on a sheet of paper, top line reads "Former Head Master Thos Jobling with some of his former scholars". Probably belongs with the corresponding photograph (photograph is missing)Back to Whittlesea 1937.state school whittlesea, thomas jobling, back to whittlesea, 1937 -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Original photograph, Whittlesea Football Club, c. 1930
Whittlesea Football Club c.1930. Persons identified in the photograph, Jim Coulthard, Dick Blair, Jack Rawlings, Tom Draper, Walter Andrew, Syd Beney, Harry Hyland, Harry Cornfoot, Doc Blair, Bert Blair, Jack Gibbs, Alf Blair, Mascot - Sonny Blair and Todd Hillier.Black and white toned photograph of the Whittlesea Football Club mounted on cardboard.whittlesea football club, jim coulthard, dick blair, jack rawlings, tom draper, walter andrew, syd beney, harry hyland, harry cornfoot, doc blair, bert blair, jack gibbs, alf blair, sonny blair, todd hillier -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Thompson's bootmaking and saddlery shop, Plenty Road, Whittlesea, c.1890
This photograph forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Whittlesea Historical Society for their project book, "Historic Views of the City of Whittlesea" by Robert Wuchatsch and Gwen Hawke, as part of Australia's Bicentennial Celebrations in 1988. The collection contains over 200 historic photographs covering all aspects of early life in the area now embraced by the City of Whittlesea.Black and white print mounted on a foam backing for display.Adhesive label on front of photo [Thompson's bootmaking & saddlery shop, Plenty Rd, Whittlesea C1890 (opposite Whittlesea PS]. Inscribed in pencil on back of photo [Shops Plenty road Whittlesea opposite Primary School]historic views of the city of whittlesea, thompson family, plenty road, bootmaker, saddlery, whittlesea shop -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Whittlesea Shire Councillors, c.1918
This photograph forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Whittlesea Historical Society for their project book, "Historic Views of the City of Whittlesea" by Robert Wuchatsch and Gwen Hawke, as part of Australia's Bicentennial Celebrations in 1988. The collection contains over 200 historic photographs covering all aspects of early life in the area now embraced by the City of Whittlesea.Black and white print mounted on a foam backing for display.Printed on front of photo [Whittlesea Shire Councillors c1918]historic views of the city of whittlesea, whittlesea councillors -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Photocopy of photograph, Harvesting Wheat, Gibson's, River Street, Whittlesea, unknown
Photocopies of old photos from John McPhee of Conron Grange, Whittlesea. Conron Grange was established by Robert and Mary Ann Armstrong in 1855 as part of the Wills Estate, they were tenant farmers to Wills, Mary Ann named the first house Conron Grange meaning "Pretty place with full barns". Robert was killed falling from a horse in 1863 leaving Mary-Ann with children aged 7, 5, 3, 2, and a baby aged 8 weeks. Mary Ann married James Johnston in 1867. Conron Grange remained in the Johnston family until 1938 when John McPhee's parents bought it, it then remained in the McPhee name until John sold it in 2003. Photocopy of sepia photograph, A4 page, (2 of 20)Note on the rear, Harvesting Wheat Gibsons River Street Whittleseajohn mcphee, conron grange, whittlesea, mary ann armstrong, james johnston, wills estate, river street, gibson, harvesting wheat, farming -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Work on paper - Manuscript, S. T. Grey, The History of the Formation of the Shire of Whittlesea, c.1961
The history was compiled at the direction of the Shire of Whittlesea in 1961, by Mr. S. T. Grey. Several of the items in the manuscript were published as articles in the Whittlesea Post in 1961.3 A4 pages typedThe History of the Formation of the Shire of Whittlesea by S. T. Greg. (unpublished manuscript)shire of whittlesea, mills family, cockerell family, grierson family, william hunter, moses thomas, lamb inn, gilligan family, popple family, thomas popple, mathias popple, a. g. stanbury, james cairns, hicks family, creighton family, the highlands doreen -
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Document, Whittlesea Town Common, 1866
Document appointing Thomas Williamson to be the manager of the Whittlesea Town Common.Handwritten material on blue paper relating to the appointment of James Williamson to be one of the managersof the Whittlesea Town Common. The document has been folded and has torn along the fold lines. Handwritten document with signatures. Red paper seal of the Board of Land and Works. Dated 8th June 1866.thomas williamson, whittlesea town common, board of land and works -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Tarawera, 2 Lime Street, Whittlesea, erected c.1860
This photograph forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Whittlesea Historical Society for their project book, "Historic Views of the City of Whittlesea" by Robert Wuchatsch and Gwen Hawke, as part of Australia's Bicentennial Celebrations in 1988. The collection contains over 200 historic photographs covering all aspects of early life in the area now embraced by the City of Whittlesea.Colour print mounted on a foam backing for display.Inscribed in blue ink on back of photo [1. Tarawera Lime Street Whittlesea]historic views of the city of whittlesea, lime street whittlesea, tarawera, hurrey family, james morris -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Photocopy of photograph, Harvesting Wheat, Gibson's, River Street, Whittlesea, unknown
Photocopies of old photos from John McPhee of Conron Grange, Whittlesea. Conron Grange was established by Robert and Mary Ann Armstrong in 1855 as part of the Wills Estate, they were tenant farmers to Wills, Mary Ann named the first house Conron Grange meaning "Pretty place with full barns". Robert was killed falling from a horse in 1863 leaving Mary-Ann with children aged 7, 5, 3, 2, and a baby aged 8 weeks. Mary Ann married James Johnston in 1867. Conron Grange remained in the Johnston family until 1938 when John McPhee's parents bought it, it then remained in the McPhee name until John sold it in 2003. Whittlesea Pioneer families, Coulthard and AndrewPhotocopy of sepia photograph, A4 page, (12 of 20)Typed note attached to the rear: Harvesting Wheat, Gibson's, River Street, Whittleseajohn mcphee, conron grange, whittlesea, mary ann armstrong, james johnston, wills estate, farming, horse, whittlesea pioneers, gibson family, river street whittlesea, harvesting wheat -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Document, Whittlesea Town Common, 1868
Document appointing John Wishart Cairns to be one of the managers of the Whittlesea Town Common.Handwritten material on blue paper relating to the appointment of John Wishart Cairns to be one of the managers of the Whittlesea Town Common. The document has been folded and has torn along the fold lines. Handwritten document with signatures. Seal of the Board of Land and Works. Dated 28th January 1868.whittlesea town common, board of land and works, john wishart cairns