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The lighthouse was moved from corner High and Neil Streets to the corner of Lawrence and Neil Streets in 1882 to be the new premises of Dr Johnston. It was later Glovers Boarding House. It was demolished in 1933, replaced later by Elders Stock Agents. It is now the site of 2 residential units.
Impressive early building
Belmont settled by Watkins family. Built 1860's at Main Lead
Belmont is of historical, architectural, aesthetic and technical significance to the State of Victoria. Number H0644 on the Victorian Heritage Register
Belmont Home, Main Lead, 1800's
beaufort - history
Old Police station located behind Golden Age Hotel in Willoby Street Beaufort
Colour Photograph 1 of 4 photos 2002
Willoby St Beaufort. Names J Liddells, Bill Fuller, Fred Finch on rear of photo.
beaufort buildings
Chute Common school opened as Charlton School in 1866. It's name was changed to Chute in 1883. School closed 1938
Early victorian school
Black & White Photograph
Early Beaufort Business
Black and white photograph
W Pedder first on left
beaufort business
B&W Photograph
B&W Photograph
beaufort business, goddard
Granite Hill School 1914 Teacher Miss Tait
Photograph
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Small, c. 7"x 4", 253 p., cloth bound
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Dr Johnston first commenced practice in Beaufort about 1865. Remained as local doctor until his death in 1897.
Black and White Photograph of Dr Johnston outside his practice
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Shire of Ripon By Law governing use of the Beaufort Reservoir 1900
Shire of Ripon By Law 3 Notice, printed on cloth.
beaufort
Photograph of R Farley Carpenter and Undertaker, late 1890's. Building was at south-east corner of Livingstone and Neil streets Beaufort.
Black and White photograph of Farley's Building with 2 people outside
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Petrus de Baere, wife Hannah and children outside De Baere Watchmaker, corner Neil and Lawrence streets Beaufort 1880's
Black and White photograph
on rear - Petrus De Baere and first wife
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Neil Street Beaufort looking east from opposite Beaufort Hotel.
Black and White photograph
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T W Schlicht Auctioneer Office and residence. Converted from the previous Commercial Hotel at Cnr Neil and Lawrence Streets in 1921. Now the site of the IGA supermarket
Black and White Photograph mounted on card
Commercial Hotel, located at corner Neil and Lawrence streets Beaufort, First licensed to G Carver Dec 1883. License surrendered Sept 1920 when it was converted to Auctioneer business and residence for T Schlicht.
Black and White Photograph mounted on card
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St Johns Anglican Church, built 1958 to replace original wooden church built in 1868
Black and White Photograph
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Photograph taken from Corner Livingstone And Neil Streets looking East1910. Shows Golden Age Hotel and Cougles Stores
Black and White Photograph mounted on card
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View from Livingstone Street Beaufort towards Camp Hill. Shows Golden Age Hotel.
Black & White Photograph
Published by E Smith Bookseller
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Neil St Beaufort Looking East from corner of Livingstone Street c 1930. Wotherspoons stores on left.
Black & White Photograph of Neil St
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Opening of new pavilion at the Beaufort Golf Course in June 1913. Architect E J Muntz. Built by Stevenson Bros. for 61 pounds. The links were laid out by renowned designer R Banks.
Early sporting club in Beaufort
Black and White Photograph of golfers outside the new pavilion
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W Buchanan Blacksmith and Wheelwright 1897. Located in Havelock St Beaufort. The building was demolished in June 1920
Black and White photograph showing people outside Blacksmith
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Burumbeet and Windermere Farmers Co-operative Society opened its' Beaufort Store in 1923. The building was located at the corner of Burke and King Streets Beaufort - the current location of Day's Plumbing.
Black and White Photograph showing people outside the store
beaufort, beaufort business
Tennis club established 1890. Courts at Willoby Street ( currently site of Council depot). Persons identified: ( L to R) Charles Troy, Violet Troy, F Minchin, A Tromph, Miss McRae, Mrs Sinclair, J McKeich, Miss N Troy, Mrs Welsh, Miss Martha Nickells, ?, Miss E Nickells, Fred Troy, Miss Jackson, Miss Jackson, B Thompson, Miss Stewart, Robert Sinclair
Early sporting club in Beaufort
Black & White photograph mounted on card
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Brick Presbyterian Church opened in Livingstone St Beaufort on Nov 28 1909. Rev. Charles Neville was the Minister. The foyer was added in 1983.
Black and White Photograph of St Andrews Presbyterian Churc
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The first Presbyterian Church in Beaufort, located at corner of Livingstone and Warburton streets. Closed Nov 21 1909 when the new church was opened in Livingstone Street. The building was used as a Sunday School until it was destroyed by fire on 23 November 1963.
Black and White Photograph of the wooden Presbyterian Church
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Alphabetical Extract of names of Releasers and Purchasers Ripon SHire Pound 1909 - 1942
Word Document
Extract of names including Owner releasing and Purchasers. Some names unclear, spelling may be incorrect.
shire of ripon, beaufort, beaufort people
Register of people retuning to Beaufort for 1927 Back to Beaufort celebrations
Green, bound A4 book with red spine. Includes loose sheets, letter from G Ellingsen, invoices, general balance sheets. Lists name, current address and date left Beaufort of attendees at the 1927 Back to Beaufort
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Minute book of Committee organising Back to Beaufort celebrations 1936 and 1961
Foolscap Ledger, dark green with red spine Includes list of invitations sent and loose receipts of purchases made
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Fiery Creek Masonic Lodge 157 VC
Provides names and addresses and where relevant, date of decease.
Registration Book, label front board
organisations, clubs, beaufort - people, masonic lodges
Typewriten booklet of six pages folded in half and stapled together with photographs of the church in Beaufort and Pastor J.H .Hoare
non-fiction
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