The photograph depicts Mrs Elizabeth Holland, nee Brewer, who was born in Durham, England, in 1846, and died in Australia in 1923. Elizabeth had married Thomas Holland in Australia in 1864; his first wife died at sea, along with his eldest son, on their way to Australia. At the time, he had two other living children. Thomas and Elizabeth had thirteen children, all born in the Warrnambool district. Their seventh child, Mary Ann, married Frank Wicking; one of their children was Tom Wicking, who donated this photograph. Tom Wicking (1907-1995): Tom was the son of Frank Wicking and the grandson of Elizabeth Holland. He was one of the founders of Flagstaff Hill and became a life member in 1987. He donated many items of memorabilia and all of his historical papers to Flagstaff Hill after his death. A local historian, he published four books on Warrnambool History. He was given a Citizenship Award in 1981 and had a Street named “Wicking Place” in his honour in 1992 by the Warrnambool City Council. Tom was a Tour Guide for Flagstaff Hill for many years.The photograph is a record of Elizabeth Hiolland and connects her with Warrnambool's Wicking family. One of her grandsons, Tom Wicking, was a well-known local historian. He was also instrumental in the formation of Warrnambool's Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village, where his historical research records are held.Photograph of a female adult wearing a decorative hat and shawl. The black and white portrait is mounted behind glass, in a gilt wooden frame. It depicts Mrs Elizabeth Holland, mother of Frank Wicking, and grandmother of local historian, Tom Wicking.flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, historic photograph, elizabeth holland, frank wicking, tom wicking, local pioneer, wicking place, elizabeth brewer, mary ann wicking, thomas holland, mary ann holland

The Richardson family was one of the very early settler families to establish themselves in the Orbost district. Samuel Richardson was a sawmiller and farmer in Orbost. He built The Curlip, a wooden paddle-steamer of 9 tons gross and dimensions of 43 feet long, 10 feet wide and a depth of 3 feet, on the slipway at their Tabarra sawmill in 1890. The Ballarat Horticultural Society was established in 1859 by a group of thirteen men with the aim of establishing an association for all lovers of horticulture. There were many such societies throughout the colonies making a contribution to their communities. In May 1852 Richard Wicking and his younger brother Frederick followed their father’s footsteps, leaving England to pursue a new life in the distant colony of Port Phillip. Sailing on the maiden voyage of the 'Roxburgh Castle' a new purpose built ship for the long voyages from London to Australia. Arriving on August 28th 1852, having paid their own fares they were "Unassisted Passengers". The brothers spent two years in Melbourne. He spent some tome in Ballarat and became a prominent community member involved in many areas.The Richardson family was one of the very early settler families to establish themselves in the Orbost district. Samuel Richardson was builder of the Paddle Steamer Curlip. This is a useful research tool. An ornately designed card with an oval frame of flowers and cherubs. It is a Ballarat Agricultural Society membership ticket made out to Mr S. Richardson (hand written) and endorsed by R. Wicking , the secretary.on back - hand-written - "J E Richardson"ballarat-horticultural-society richardson-samuel

There is no known history connected to this item. A spirit lamp was an essential household item in the 19th century and the first three decades of the 20th century until electric lighting became a common feature of most homes. This lamp has no particular significance and is suitable for display as an example of family life in the past.This is a spirit lamp with a milk glass base in two sections (two pedestals in rings). The bowl is made of green glass emulating the shape of the base. There is a brass section connecting the bowl to the wick holder with the wick exposed. There is a small knob or handle external to the bowl for controlling the wick’s use. The clear glass lamp mantle is slim-line bulbous shaped. history of warrnambool, social history, spirit lamp

Candle stick manufacturing moulds were extensively used throughout the Kiewa Valley and its regions to provide rural homes and businesses with illumination during times of limited light e.g. night time. These candles were used before the Kiewa Valley was placed of the electrical grid. The candles were made from parrafin wax. Before the 1920"s electricity was in limited supply due to the inability of the private electricity suppliers to service isolated rural regions. It was not until the Victorian State Government passed legislation (1920) to improve electricity supplies by forming the State Electricity Commission of Victoria (S.E.C.V.) Isolated rural communities could not meet the higher costs to have electricity supplies connected and therefore it was not until the 1950's that adequate domestic electrical power could be supplied.The isolation that the Kiewa Valley provided was of a greater hindrance to any utility (power,roads & telephone) where the cost per instillation was beyond the rural population's ability to pay either directly or indirectly. One of the benefits that the "closed" community of Mount Beauty had, when it was administered by the SECV was that some utility costs were a lot lower than that of the other settlements in the Kiewa Valley. This disparity led to a conference in 1928 of the rural and regional councils to demand from the Government an equality of electricity tariffs. This equality did not take place until 1965. The demand and usage of cheaper and affordable lighting that wax candles provided was for some rural families a way of life until the mid 1900's.This candle making mould is made from mild rolled sheet steel(tin). The top basin is rectangular in shape with beveled edges(facing in on all sides. There are six holes in the top basin for vertical hollow tubes to feed off. The six tapered cyclindrical tubes running from the top basin to the bottom raised platform base. All connections are welded together. The bottom of each cylinder has an opening for the candle wick. The wick is positioned in place before the molten wax is poured into the cylinders. A positioning ring has been welded to one bottom ring for stability.parrafin wax, candles, domestic household ighting

Used by the Higginson Family farmers of the Kiewa ValleyMetal with glass globe. Kerosene reservoir with screw lid. Crank globe lifter, wick knob.On the base: No. 420 Frowo, Made in Germany with a medallion of dog and a badge. Wick winder knob has a pattern. Kerosene screw lid has a pattern. Glass globe: Dietz, Fitzall, New York, USA.lantern, household item, light, eric higginson, kiewa valley farmers

Purchased by Christian Ziebell on one of his two visits back to Germany.This object is of primary significance. Christian Ziebell brought it back from Germany on his return visit to Germany in 1856. It always hung where it is now and it is retractable to different heights. It hung on the lowest chain length over the table and was only raised when the family had festive events such as dances when Dorothea would accompany them on the piano. Great care had to be exercised when the lamp was raised because if it went up too high, and therefore became too close to the wooden ceiling, it could cause a fire. Francis Adams – son of Sylvia Adams (Ziebell) restored the lamp in the 1990’s. This Miller-style hanging oil lamp is a rare and culturally layered object that connects American industrial manufacture with German domestic life and early migrant history in Victoria. Produced by Bradley & Hubbard (B&H) in the United States in the 1890s, the lamp displays characteristic features of the firm’s Rayo line, including a brass body, opaque white glass shade, quality burner mechanism, and a chain-operated raising and lowering system. The inscriptions “B&H Valpirfor” and patent dates 1894-1895 confirm its authenticity as an American-made B&H Rayo lamp. This lamp was likely purchased in Mecklenburg, Germany, reflecting the export of modern lighting technologies into rural German households in the late 19th century. The lamp’s significance is further enhanced by its believed association with the Ziebell family. It is understood that a family member brought the lamp to Melbourne on a subsequent return journey to Germany after the family had established themselves at Westgarthtown. As a result, the lamp embodies themes of migration, technological adaptation, and the lived domestic environment of the Ziebell family across two continents. Its high level of intactness, combined provenance and dual- history contribute to its importance as a culturally rich artefact within the Ziebell’s Farmhouse collection. Original Miller hanging lamp, made of brass and opaque white glass. Lamp has chain-operated raising and lowering mechanism. Decorative brass trimming around widest edge of glass lampshade. Contains tubular wick.B & H Valpirfor written on lowering mechanism on top of the lamp. Rayo 24.98, PAT'D. NOV. 20.94, FEB 28.95, written on top of oil compartment.lighting, kerosene & oil, oil lamp, hanging lamp, original.

These meetings were held at the Kooyong office and the minutes include Present, Chair, Apologies, Minutes, Matter arising from minutes, Correspondence, Life governors, Election of members, Nominations, Reports from Regional Blind Members groups, White Cane Day October 15th promoted. Some highlights include: 3/12/1982 the film, 'A world that is dark', which was made by AFB for television release is now available on video. 31/8/1984 the Blind members' brochure includes sections titled 'Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow' which outlines the history, present position and the aims for the future of the AFB, 'Information about Blind Members' and Blind Members' Council', List of AFB homes and centres' and 'An invitation from Bryan Sitlington to be a Blind Member accompanied by an application form. It will be available to all visually impaired people, their family and friends, AFB staff and suitable for distribution at doctor's surgeries. 14/12/1984 it was reported 29 new Blind members were elected at the September meeting and the 1,000th member was among them. 8/6/1984 Mr John Blanch reported that the General Committee had approved, although rather reluctantly, Mr John Wilson's resignation and had appoint Mr John Cook as his successor. 13/9/1985 Mr John Blanch reported that following Mr Pat Lightfoot's resignation he had contacted Mr John Wicking to offer him the position of sighted representative on Blind Members' Council. John Wicking had been approached for role on the BMC however he was unable to attend Fridays. It was moved to move the meetings to the last Monday of the Month, after approaching John Wicking again. Council members agreed that if John Wicking took the position it would be good as would have been held by Pat Lightfoot and John Wicking, both past Presidents of AFB. Mrs Margaret Canavan and Mr Alan Cooper had been selected to attend a garden party at Government House with Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburg on Thursday March 6. Minute book for Blind Members Councilassociation for the blind, blind members council

Folder containing various newspaper clippings and other informative articles about the Beaconsfield area. There is a table of contents at the start of the folder listing the publication dates and titles of each article. The dates the articles were published, and the titles of the articles are listed below: 2/02/2004 Dedicated to the job 17/08/2005 Memorial to shine again 29/08/2007 Obituary – Mona Treasure dies, aged 80 4/04/2007 Developer’s bid demolished – the old Coach House 23/08/2007 Kellbrae circa 1923 Undated Beaconsfield Roll of Honor 11/04/2007 Death shocks town – Tony Rushton 12/04/2006 Cenotaph History Revisited 10/06/2009 Hauntingly Beautiful and now Preserved - Nature Reserve 15/09/2021 Mr Methven’s Lasting Legacy - Gary Methven 8/09/2021 New Era at Beacy Primary - Heidi Ingis 8/09/2021 Drizabones and Beards - a Farewell to Mr Methven 16/06/2021 Scout Life Member on the Honour List - Margaret Turner 13/03/2013 Beaconsfield Avenue of Honour - Official Opening 17/06/2015 Modest, But Solid Foundation - Beaconsfield Primary School 9/07/2014 Kay’s at the Wheel - Kay Rankin 18/02/2009 Little Berwick Grows an Identity 13/02/2013 Beacy Loses a Favorite Son From the Field - Alex Robson 7/09/2016 Fine Innings Comes to an End - Len Maddocks 18/04/2007 Grief Takes Its Toll - Tony Rushton UNKNOWN Shipwatchers’ Memorial to be Unveiled Nov 18 23/11/2022 Locals Against Demolition - Railway House 14/02/2024 Fiery Passion to Protect - Mick Ott 1/03/2023 Battle on Over Rail House 24/10/2018 History on a Plate 24/10/2018 Golfing Milestone Marked 21/12/2022 Stories Behind the Names 10/07/2024 Beaconsfield’s Very Best - Beaconsfield Football Club 16/10/2024 Reservoir Issue Ignored - Beaconsfield Reservoir 31/10/2024 Roots Run Deep as Beaconsfield Mitre 10 Celebrates 40 Years 22/04/2020 The Battle of the Creek 11/06/2025 OAM Honour for Couple - Graeme and Ann Taylor 9/07/2025 Beaconsfield’s Best On Show 19/03/2025 Scouting Doyen Mourned - Margaret Turner UNKNOWN A Slice of Beaconsfield - Corner Post Cafe 1/12/2025 Gwen & Audrey - Two Precious Ladies 1/12/2025 Beaconsfield Hall Relevant names relating to the articles in the folder are: Gary Ablett, Jack Adamson, James Adamson, Jim Adamson, John Adamson, Robert Sym Adamson, John Airdrie, Kane Airdrie, Alex Robson Perpetual Shield, Peter Allen, Alma Treloar Reserve, Linda Amos, Tim Anderson, Vic Anderson, Ken Archer, Joan Armitage, John Bailey, Daniel Battaglin, Cr Tania Baxter, Lord Beaconsfield, Beaconsfield Home Timber & Hardware, Beaconsfield Mitre 10, Beaconsfield Timber & Hardware, Bears Lagoon, Paul Beck, Peter Benazic, Mr E Bennett-North, Thomas Bent, Cley Bertoncello, Ned Bertoncello, Katherine Lucy Beswick, Cr George Blenkhorn, Sue Blenkhorn, Bonette Reserve, Mick Boraston, Emily Brightwell, Kelly Brooks-MacMillan, Bob Bysouth, Darren Bysouth, Josie Bysouth, Gordon Cameron, Kerry Canning, Laura Canning, Lawrie Canning, Carson Simpson Pty Ltd, Eris Cashman, Rick Cashman, Troy Cashman, Eric Chaplin, Mavis Cleary, Frank (Rocky) Clifford, Leigh Clifford, Paul Cohen, Frank Conn, Cooinda Road, Corangamite Light Horse Association, Norman Crawley, Margaret Cromb, Rik Crook, Adrian Crowe, Beverley Crowe, Pat Darcy, Geoff Davidson, Stephanie Davies, Pat Dean, Todd Devine, Amirthalingam Dhileepan, Laura Dixon, Tony Dodemaide, Audrey Dodson, Cliff Donegan, Andrew Downey, Bunny Drake, Drouin Home Timber & Hardware, Drouin Mitre 10, Edwin Flack Reserve, Warren Ellam, Gary Elliott, Kim Ellis, Clint Evans, Peter Evans, Corey Everitt, Keith Ewensen, Max Excell, Marc Fahkry, Marcell Fahkry, Ray Field, Michael Fisher, PM Andrew Fisher, Bill Flight, Joan Florence, Glenn Gambetta, John Gardiner, Jayden Gee, Bill Gehling, Tim Gerbes, Ken Goodes, Wayne Goodes, Kerrie Graham, Peter (Bonga) Graham, George Thomas Grant, Gwen Neve Garden, H J Heinz Co, Bluey Hampshire, Alf Harbour, William Harbour, Claud Harris, Joseph Harris, John Harrison, Royce Hart, Neil Harvey, Lois Hateley, Haunted Gully Olives, Fran Healy, Ray Heathcote, Anthony Hester, Paul Higgott, Scotty Hilton, Lindsay Hobson, Brad Hollick, Holm Park Reserve, Bob Hook, Loorain Hope, Pauline Hopkins, Jim Hower, Heidi Inglis, Iris Lewis Writing Competition, Craig Jackson, Ross Jackson, Harry Jensen, Damien Johnston, Tom Jok, Craig Jolliffe, Josie Bysouth Reserve, Kalora Park Cricket Club, Kellbrae, Kenilworth Villa Estate, Matt Kenny, Ben Kerrigan, Miss Joan Keys, Mrs George Keys, Kia Ora Nurseries, Graham Kneen, Afraa Kori, Graeme Legge, Cr Kate Lempriere, Light Horse & Field Artillery Museum, Little Berwick, Tammy Lobato, Di Lockwood, Patrick Lohan, Neil Lucas, Edmund Thomas Luke, Monty Luke, Una Luke, Sarah Maclagan, Len Maddocks, Ron Malhotra, Mick Malthouse, Elizabeth Markham, Alec Leslie May, Aleck May, Albert Maye, Bridgette McCallum, Anne McCormick, Troy McDermott, Neil McDonald, Maria McEwan, Fraser McGill, Ben McGowan, Don McKenzie, Jim McNamara, Cynthia Merrill, Gary Methven, Jann Methven, Scott Meyer, Frank Monyitte, Joseph Morgan, Cr Mick Morland, Kay Morland, Rebecca Mouy, MP Daniel Mulino, Ken Murphy, David Nagel, Gwen Neve, Ken Newitt, June Nicholas, Darryl Nisbet, Harry Nixon, Henry Nixon, Archie Nobelius, Carl Axel Nobelius, Carl Oscar Nobelius, Clifford Nobelius, Emily Nobelius, Florence Nobelius, Hilda Nobelius, Jack Nobelius, Percy Nobelius, Ron Nobelius, Ruby Nobelius, Rupert Nobelius, Stella Nobelius, Sylvia Nobelius, Charles Nott, Catherine Oldenburger, Paul Olsson, Jim Osborne, Oscar Nobelius Honey, Mick Ott, Cr Brett Owen, Ian Owen, Graeme Pateman, Bill Pearson, Perc Allison Oval, Thomas John Pettit, Arthur Pollard, Shaun Pollard, Samantha-Jane Potter, Scott Poulton, Yvonne Ramp, James Randle, Anne Read, Jamie Read, Jim Read, Les Reader, Jack Reid, Jason Reynolds, Rik Crook Cup, Rodney Robbie, Herman (Mac) Roberts, Katherine Lucy (Kath) Roberts, Les Roberts, Mary Roberts, Patricia Roberts, Haydn Robins, Troy Robinson, Alex Robson, Meagan Rogers, Gary Runge, Dulcie Rushton, Simone Rushton, Tony Rushton, Lou Russell, Miss Ryland, Margaret Sansom, Stuart Saw, Carolyn Schroen, Evelyn Seath, Darryl (Shags) Sheehan, Matthew Sims, Gary Sissons, L L Harold Smith, Noel Smith, St John of God Hospital, Stan Henwood Award, Cr Amanda Stapledon, Alan Stephenson, Lyn Studham, Hans Sumberg, Joan Szalman, Ann Taylor, Graeme Taylor, Taylor & Sangster Nursery, Casey Thomsen, Dick Tonks, Tooradin-Dalmore Football Club, Russell Trait, Gaylene June Treasure, Gerald Treasure, Merrilyn Joy Treasure, Mona Treasure, Rohan James Treasure, Rosalie Dawn Treasure, Alma Treloar, Betty Treloar, Margaret Treloar, Trevor Treloar, Trethowan, J H Tucker, Jessie Turner, Margaret Turner, Ted Turner, David Van Lambaart, Michael Vandenberghe, Russell Vincent, Phil Walton, Tom Watson, William Alexander Watt, Graham Watts, Charlie West, Thomas Clair Whiteside, Ted Whitten, Christine Wickes, Frederick John Williams, Rupert Ernest Williams, Bill Williamson, Cr Leticia Wilmot, Kerry Wilson, Windrush, MP Jason Wood, Rod Woodfine, Bill Zeldenryk, Dean Ziesler.non-fictionupper beaconsfield (vic.), beaconsfield (vic.)