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Handed in by Trevor Brown who found it under a house at Horsham, Victoria, Australia.
Shire of Winchelsea medal.
Photo of Shire Hall.
Round Commemorative Medal.
Shire Hall Photo 1897.
Queen Victoria's 60th year of reign. 1837 - 1897.
Shire of Winchelsea.
O.F.Armytage President.
Handcrafted by local lady, Mrs. Ada Newcombe.
Decorative basket, with a lid, made from pine needles with a gumnut for a knob. Flowers embroidered on lid.
Object made by Mrs. Ada Newcombe from pine needles found in the grounds of St. Thomas Anglican Church, Winchelsea, Victoria, Australia.
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photograph taken circa 1867/8 Original wooden bridge built about 1857
Photo of Blue stone bridge, as is today This photo is important, shows Winchelsea before many buildings.
Very early Winchelsea circa 1867/8.photo taken from opposite old Library. Early wooden bridge right foreground and present bluestone bridge centre foreground. First Shire Hall and Dr. Meyler,s residence right above wooden bridge. On the left is Stirling's Store
Old wooden Bridge and New Bluestone Bridge circa 1867. Winchelsea Shire Hall top right (First Shire Hall).
bridge, dr. meyler, stirling's store, first shire hall, wooden.
The current Shire hall was built 1908 to replace the original shire hall which was demolished due to crumbling plaster in the brickwork. This mallet was used in the opening ceremony of the new shire hall to ceremonially lay the foundation stone at the commencement of the construction of the new hall.
This item commemorates the opening of one of Winchelsea's most attractive heritage buildings.The old Shire office now known locally as the "tea trooms" was the political and administrational centre of the Winchelsea Shire before the amalgamation and formation of the Surf Coast Shire.
wooden mallet with gothic style silver/pewter work. inscription on base of mallet.
Presented to/ Cr. J. Mathison J.P./ President. Shire of Winchelsea./ On the occasion of his laying the foundation stone of the Shire Hall 22. 1.08
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These Lithographs were made for the printing and Publishing of the Book entitled "The History of Winchelsea Shire" by Cr. W.L Koenig who was commissioned by the Shire of Winchelsea to collate, Document and present the Pre-Colonial and Colonial History of the Barwon District and in particular the Winchelsea Shire for posterity and public education. The Book was published including the photographs represented by these lithographs as illustrations, and remains the foundation of the historical narrative of the area, and the context of this collection. This Lithograph is one of four depicting indigenous artefacts collected and displayed by Cr. Koenig.
Koenigs collection of indigenous artefacts remain as unique in the Surf Coast Shire as a relic of material culture from the district in Pre-Colonial times. These lithographs remain as significant in themselves being the master copy remaining from the publication of Koenig's work. They are aesthetically beautiful as a work of art, and historically (technologically) important in the narrative of printing.
Lithograph for printing a Photograph of a collection of indigenous artefacts for publication in the book "History of the Winchelsea Shire" By Cr. W.L. Koenig.
NIL
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A series of photos taken in the Otways circ. 1915 showing aspects of the logging operations The actual logging operations are show including logging , transport and mill operations. Also shown are views of the forest at that time including scenic attractions. The life style of the workers is covered showing both the working and living environments. The photos were taken by J W (Jack) McCleland on glass and copies were made available to the Winchelsea Historical Society by a descendant.
The collection shows the working and living environment of workers in the timber industry in the early 1900's
Series of 70 photos from glass plates showing logging by Hendy & Sons near Mt Sabine and views of the Otways. Taken around 1915
Nil
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These Lithographs were made for the printing and Publishing of the Book entitled "The History of Winchelsea Shire" by Cr. W.L Koenig who was commissioned by the Shire of Winchelsea to collate, Document and present the Pre-Colonial and Colonial History of the Barwon District and in particular the Winchelsea Shire for posterity and public education. The Book was published including the photographs represented by these lithographs as illustrations, and remains the foundation of the historical narrative of the area, and the context of this collection. This Lithograph is one of four depicting indigenous artefacts collected and displayed by Cr. Koenig.
Koenigs collection of indigenous artefacts remain as unique in the Surf Coast Shire as a relic of material culture from the district in Pre-Colonial times. These lithographs remain as significant in themselves being the master copy remaining from the publication of Koenig's work. They are aesthetically beautiful as a work of art, and historically (technologically) important in the narrative of printing.
Lithograph for printing a Photograph of a collection of indigenous artefacts for publication in the book "History of the Winchelsea SDhire" By Cr. W.L. Koenig.
NIL
koenig, lithograph, illustration, printing blocks, picture, book, indigenous, artefact, image, stone tools, winchelsea, wadda wurrung, witharong, wathaurong, wito wurrung, aboriginal
Victorian Collections acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the traditional custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work.
