eHive Search

1 … 488 489 490 491 492 … 528
GS-GS-027; Twelve members of one family in cricket whites, c. 1890; T.W. Cameron (Firm); Studio photograph of twelve men and boys all wearing cricket whites and all claiming to be from the same family. The father figure sits in the middle of the image wearing an umpire's white coat over a regular suit and tie. He supports the youngest member of the family between his legs. Five young men, three standing, two seated with cricket bats, wear collared white shirts with long sleeves, and long flannel loose trousers with a striped belt. The six younger member's wear long sleeved buttoned-up collarless shirts, short flannel trousers and knee-length dark socks. Probably one of the many glass slides purchased from retailers or specifically made for illustrated lectures given by Isaac Selby between c. 1930 and c. 1955 to raise money for the Old Pioneers Memorial Fund.; Glass slide; Images collectionPhotography
GS-OS-364; Vilhjalmur Stefansson, Lady Wilkins and Sir Hubert Wilkins, London, 1930; Vilhjalmur Stefansson (1879-1962) was an Arctic explorer and ethnologist. Lady Wilkins [nee Suzanne Bennett] (1893-1974) had worked on the vaudeville stage,. Sir George Hubert Wilkins (1888-1958), war correspondent and photographer, polar explorer, naturalist, geographer, climatologist and aviator. Sir Hubert had carried out the first aerial explorations of the Antarctic in November 1928 and January 1929. One of the many glass slides purchased from retailers or specifically made for illustrated lectures given by Isaac Selby between c. 1930 and c. 1955 to raise money for the Old Pioneers Memorial Fund.; Glass slide; Images collectionPhotography
LIB 011041; Early experiences of colonial life in South Australia; Bull, John Wrathall, 1804-1886.; Cover title: Early recollections and experiences of colonial life. The author was an agent, farmer and author. He and his family arrived in Adelaide in May 1838. He took up farming in the Mount Barker district, and also owned a sheep station near Rapid Bay. In 1852 he visited the goldfields of Victoria and returned to South Australia the next year. Personal narrative of the early days of the colony of South Australia. Features extracts from Colonel Light's diary, an account of the discovery of Port Adelaide, the first landing at Kangaroo Island and the administration of the first three Governors. The material first appeared as reminiscences in the South Australian Chronicle. Includes publisher's advertising; Book; Library; Donated by Mrs W.A. Sanderson, March 1939Library
LIB 052753; A woman on the goldfields : recollections of Emily Skinner, 1854-1878; Skinner, Emily; Emily Skinner - vibrant, observant, eternally young-at-heart - emigrated from Britain to Australia in 1854. Here, published for the first time, is Emily's account of a voyage half-way around the world to marry her sweetheart. She evokes the wild storms, sea sickness, the malaise and boredom, the gossip and intrigue. Her impressions of the young town of Melbourne follow, as well as her recollections of what is now the town of Beechworth and the surrounding goldfields of the Ovens and Buckland valleys. Her simple joy at the strangeness and novelty of the young colony is evident as she brings to life the raw energy of the 'rough and ready' goldmining settlements where the population lived under canvas amidst the deep shafts and coveted claims. ; Book; LibraryLibrary
LIB 056179; Some early Australian bookmen; Ferguson, George; The Australian book trade, has a history almost as long as that of New South Wales. The first Australian book, New South Wales General and Standing Orders, is dated 1802; the first book of poetry, Barron Field's anonymously issued First Fruits of Australian Poetry, appeared in 1819. This book does not tell the whole story of the trade; rather, it selects some of the outstanding figures among booksellers, book publishers, authors and bibliophiles to show how the trade developed during its formative years and the debts we owe to these significant and interesting pioneers. The book is extensively illustrated, with reproductions of rare books, portraits of outstanding bookmen, pictures of old Sydney and old Melbourne, and a rare poem by Henry Lawson. Includes portraits, illustrations, facsimiles. No. 142 of a limited edition of 1000 copies. Signed by the author.; Book; LibraryLibrary
LIB 000064391; Wild ride : the story of the Australian stock saddle; Carruthers, Fiona; Foreword by Michael Drapac ; principal researcher Janice Gifford. Developed in the 1800s in response to the challenges of riding vast distances - often through thick virgin bush and scrub country - the national saddle has proven its durability and comfort for more than two centuries. The hardy stock saddle is a much-loved symbol of rural life but its story has never been written - until now. Wild Ride captures this colourful tale, involving colonial pioneers and Aboriginal stockmen and women; bushrangers and young horsemen sent to the Boer War. It catalogues the earliest models produced by amateurs sewing kneepads onto traditional English saddles, through to the development of the modern stock fender. The work of both contemporary and early masters is carefully documented - from the likes of Jack Wieneke, J.P. Talty, John Brush, Syd Hill and R.M. Williams, whose brand remains a household name.; BookLibrary
LIB 244420; The good country : Cranbourne shire.; Gunson Niel; Contents: The people of the Mar-ne-bek The first settlers The squatters Cranbourne - a community Victorian Lairds A model council Opening up th eland Squires and parsons Draining the swamp Towns and rail tracks Pastimes and attitudes Closer settlement The inheritors A prospect from the present Appendices: Chairmen and Shire presidents, Principal Officers, Board Members and Councillors A bye-law for the regulation of the business of the Cranbourne District Road Board Shire Statistics Tables relating to Soldier Settlement, Koo-wee-rup District Families at Yallock by H. J. Boxshall The pioneers of Koo-wee-rup A note on railway construction by C. Einsiedel Includes photographs, ; Book; Library; Donated by Shire of Cranbourne, 1968Library
MS 000095 (Box 035-9); A selection of newspaper articles re colonial life 1851-1900; Palser, Mary; Copies of letters from the 'Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard', 1851-1900 which describe pioneering life in the Australian colonies. Letters by John C. Clinch, Richard Spry, Benjamin Bradley, Eustace Clark, Joseph Smith and William Brown. Details of economic and social life in Victoria, journeys to goldfields at Ballarat and Mount Alexander and effects of same. Personal accounts of the lives of John Clinch and Eustace Clark. References to the history of Preston; prospects for female emigrants of 1850s and a woman's impression of pioneering life; the precariousness of a squatters' life; the droughts of 1851 and 1888; the cost of living; descriptions of Geelong, Black Forest; construction of Horsham school; hardships facing Joseph Smith, mention of Emily Sandford. Overall, an impressionistic picture of nineteenth century life in Victoria. NOTE: Not all letters are signed. ; Document; Manuscripts Collection; Donated by Mary PalserArchives
MS 000373, MS 015645, MS 010820, MS 000114 (Box 042-1); Papers re Hawdon Family (1838-1971); Papers include: Copy of the "Journal of a journey from New South Wales to Adelaide performed in 1838 by Joseph Hawdon"; describes experiences of exploration with particular reference to physical features; contact with Aboriginal Australians; work of members of expedition party, Charles Bonney, Harry Benson and John C. Bourke Correspondence 1911-1971, signed by Margaret Winter Cooke, Hugh Strachey Hawdon, Noeline Baker, Arthur Hawdon, Ida Leeson, Andrew Agnew and J. A. Graham,play by M. Ilma Woolnough, "A pioneer of pioneers" read before R.H.S.V. 1951, death certificate of John Hawdon; genealogical notes on Cyril Strachey Hawdon. Several photographs of members of Hawdon family and homestead. NOTE: Photographs are of Arthur Hawdon, Fay Hawdon, Ken Hawdon, Emma Hawdon, Adina Papillon, G. Dennisthun and a New Zealand homestead. (Many photographs are missing) MS 010820 and MS 015645 are missing; Manuscripts CollectionArchives
MS 001649 (Box 271-10); James Connell; Barton, Russell D; This account of the activities of James Connell, written in 1975 by a descendant, endeavours to correct misconceptions regarding James and one John Connell who were both hoteliers and pioneers in early Melbourne. The compiler cites documentary evidence to show that particular landmarks, eg Connell's Creek and Connell Street in Hawthorn, were named by James Connell. Government records are quoted to identify the two men.,The second part of the document deals with John Connell who probably was unrelated to James, but who also owned hotels, 'The Queens Arms' and the 'Hawthorn' Hotel in Hawthorn, this occasioning the confusion between the two men. Keywords: The Highland Man',Connell, Honora (née Canty),Connell, James,Connell, John,Connell, Mary (née Shine),Ebden, C.T.,Gardiner, John,Geoghan, Father,Hawthorn,Hetherington, Revd,Hill, David,Hotels,Howey, Henry,Learmonth,,Lonsdale, Captain,Oakley, Charles,Peddie, James,Queen's Arms Hotel,Ross, Angus,Royal Highlander Hotel,Shanks, John,Swayne, Agnes,The Hawthorne,Woodlock, Michael,Young, Elizabeth; Manuscripts CollectionArchives
'Up and Down the Sydney Road : The Romance of the Hume Highway' and letter from the author, 1951; Rea, E. Beresford, 1896-1963; MS 018459 (Box 011-1)
MS 018459 (Box 011-1); 'Up and Down the Sydney Road : The Romance of the Hume Highway' and letter from the author, 1951; Rea, E. Beresford, 1896-1963; An historical and descriptive account of Australia's early history from the perspective of the thoroughfare of Sydney Road. References to well known persons, events and landmarks ; these include pioneers' graves, Burke and Wills, Hume and Hovell, massacre at Broken River, the Kelly Gang, Lady Franklin, the 'Pyjama Girl', bushrangers, convicts, capital punishment, murders, John Macarthur and the pioneering sheep industry. References to townships include Kilmore, Seymour, Glenrowan, the Ovens, Chiltern, Wodonga, Albury, Wagga Wagga, Gundagai, Jugiong, Yass, Mittagong, and Narellan. Mr Beresford Rea entered the manuscript in the Commonwealth Jubilee Literary Competition, 1951. It was published by Georgian House, 1958. <a href="http://192.168.11.16:93/index.php/ms-018459-pdf" target="_blank">RHSV Staff & Volunteers click here for AtoM</a>; Document; Manuscripts Collection; Donated by author, E B Rea, November 1951Archives
'Narrative of a Journey Through Arnhem Land in 1910'; Love, Stuart G.; MS 022243 (Box 003-4)
MS 022243 (Box 003-4); 'Narrative of a Journey Through Arnhem Land in 1910'; Love, Stuart G.; Please note : these records reflect the creator’s views, and/or those of the period and may contain terms and views which are culturally sensitive and not considered appropriate today. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that these records may contain names and/or images of deceased persons. Condensed from the unpublished journal of the Expedition. Includes references to Aboriginal Australians, flying foxes, Paddy Cahill's homestead, geographical discoveries and bloodless battle of Caledon Bay. The expedition was financed by William Orr (13 February 1843–6 February 1929) who was an Australian politician and mining prospector. According to the Barrier Miner, Orr was 'one of the pioneers of [the] mining industry'. <a href="http://192.168.11.16:93/index.php/ms-022243-pdf" target="_blank">RHSV Staff & Volunteers click here for AtoM</a>; Document; Manuscripts CollectionArchives