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MS 000619 (Box 283-2); Family history of Peter, James, George and Richard Brodie; Brodie, Keith Hurst, 1915 - .; Family history of Peter, James, George and Richard Brodie, pioneers of Van Diemen's Land and the Port Phillip District. Describes voyage to Australia in 1823 on the ship the 'Courier', and settlement in Tasmania and Victoria. Details re squatting life with particular reference to Bulla Bulla (Deep Creek), Colliban (Campaspe), Five Mile, Kilmorie, Wonwondah, Helensville, Katesville, Newgrove and Harpsdale stations; Ballarat estates; partnership between George Brodie and Andrew Rose Cruikshank; Martin Batey; Australasian League; and biographical sketches of Captain David Brodie (father of the Brodie brothers) and George Sinclair Brodie (grandson of George Brodie). George Sinclair Brodie (Snr) was the first government land auctioneer in the Port Phillip District. NOTE: Included is additional information on the Brodie family history donated by Gerald Brodie (2008). This addresses the confusion between Mary Pain Wood [Payne Wood] who arrived on the 'Strathfieldsaye' (1832) and married George Brodie at Launceston in January 1833 and Mary Pain, who arrived on the 'Princess Royal' in 1834. ; Document; Manuscripts CollectionArchives
MS 000693 (Box 229-1); Five pioneering Langlands siblings and their antecedents; Langlands, Ian; An address by Ian Langlands, 14th February, 1983 to the Port Phillip Pioneers' Group of the Genealogical Society of Victoria. An account of the lives and careers of Robert, Henry, William, George and Margaret Langlands in the early settlement of Victoria. References to Port Phillip Foundry, and later foundries of Langlands family partnership with Thomas Fulton, George Annand, Robert Smith; public life of Henry Langlands with particular reference to public meeting in the aftermath of the Eureka Stockade; pioneering work of George Langlands in Horsham where he and his family ran the first post office. General references to the family's fortunes and failures in the fluctuating economic climate. Also includes a genealogical history of the Langlands and an appendix on the lineage of Caroline Inches c. 1804-1842 second wife of Henry Langlands. NOTE: Robert Langlands was the first member of the family to arrive in Victoria. He was a passenger on the ship 'Helen Thompson' which arrived in Melbourne early in 1841.; Document; Manuscripts CollectionArchives
John Alsop : State Savings Bank, 1915.; Vandyck Studio (Firm); 1915; P-79-Pi
P-79-Pi; John Alsop : State Savings Bank, 1915.; Vandyck Studio (Firm); Framed portrait of John Alsop (c. 1839-1925). "John Alsop, one of the pioneers of the Victorian State Savings Bank. Mr. Alsop was born in Derbyshire, England, 86 years ago, and came to Australia with his parents in 1849. ' He lived for five years in Adelaide, and then came to Melbourne, where he entered the service, of the State Savings Bank. For more than 50 years he remained in the bank, and filled many important positions. He rose to the position of actuary and trustee manager, and he held this position at the time of his retirement, 21 years ago." [source: The Australasian, Sat 24 Oct 1925, p. 46 For more information about this image <a href="https://www.historyvictoria.org.au" target="_blank"> contact Royal Historical Society of Victoria.</a>; 1915; Photograph; Images collectionPhotography
Derby Day, Flemington Racecourse, 1903; S-239
S-239; Derby Day, Flemington Racecourse, 1903; This photograph shows the three place-getters at the Victorian Derby in November 1903. The winning horse "F.J.A." is about to cross the finishing line at Flemington Racecourse, with Sweet Nell in second position. The winning jockey was Arthur Richardson and the horse owner, Sir Rupert Clark. There were only five starters in the race. After the race, Richardson told reporters: “I just rode the race as I was told to ride.” [source : https://www.kingsoftheturf.com/1903-the-romance-of-sweet-nell/] The view is from the stands, across the track, across the stewards' area and toward the crowds in the middle of the course. In the background, the big factory on the right is part of the William Angliss factory and the buildings on the left could be the Punt hotel and/or the Pioneers hotel.; Photograph; Images collectionPhotography
Church of England, Christ Church, Tarraville, 1897.; A-110.001-C
A-110.001-C; Church of England, Christ Church, Tarraville, 1897.; A view through trees to the church with a separate bell tower, portico and and water tank. This wooden rectangular timber Victorian Carpenter Gothic on Tyers Street was built in 1856 to a design by J. H. W. Pettit and George Hastings. It was reputedly the first church in Gippsland and is a rare surviving example of drop slab construction, with the building being constructed without the use of nails. [source: Central Gippsland Tourism] Victorian Heritage Register (VHR) Number : H0999 For more information about this image <a href="https://www.historyvictoria.org.au" target="_blank"> contact Royal Historical Society of Victoria.</a>; Photograph; Images collectionPhotography
Geelong Railway Station, c. 1887; Kruger, Fred, 1831-1888; A-562-P
A-562-P; Geelong Railway Station, c. 1887; Kruger, Fred, 1831-1888; View across the street looking towards Geelong Railway Station. Horse drawn carriage and people gathering alongside the station. It opened on 1 November 1856, and built to replace the original station which was constructed in 1854. The iron frame train hall was erected in 1892. Together with Ballarat, it is one of only two stations in Victoria to have a 19th-century train shed, and is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register. The building has been identified as the "St Arnaud Style" [source : A. Ward 'Victoria's railways : an architectural survey"]; Photograph; Images collectionPhotography
Jack's Creek, near Yan Yean; Law, Robert, 1870-1930.; June 1903; GS-ICD-41
GS-ICD-41; Jack's Creek, near Yan Yean; Law, Robert, 1870-1930.; Image shows low tree ferns and other shrubbery bordering Jack's Creek gushing down the centre of the photo over rocks and shelves in the creek. Part of the Yan Yean Water Supply System and Victorian Heritage Register. The Toorourrong Reservoir was formed by a dam across the eastern branch of the Plenty River below the junction with Jacks Creek. This image is provided for research purposes and must not be reproduced without prior permission .<a href="https://www.historyvictoria.org.au" target="_blank">For a high resolution copy of this image, contact Royal Historical Society of Victoria</a>; June 1903; Photograph; Images collectionPhotography
LIB 013267; The statistical register of Victoria from the foundation of the colony : with an astronomical calendar for 1855; Archer, William Henry, 1825-1909.; A publication prepared to 'reflect the progress of the colony'. Includes calendar for 1855, section on flora of Victoria and when to plant, legislation, proclamations, proceedings of Legislative Council, Registrar General's Department including list of diseases and cause of death, population statistics and statistics for agriculture, imports and exports, roads and bridges expenditure, intestate estates and inquest statistics. Includes 'On the geographical position of Melbourne' [ Batman's Hill]. Includes index. Ferguson 6076.; Book; Library - Rare booksLibrary
LIB 024656; Report of committee of inquiry into feasibility of preserving the banking chamber Commercial Bank of Australia Ltd., Collins Street Melbourne; The Committee; Also titled: Committee of Inquiry into Feasibility of Preserving the Banking Chamber of the Commercial Bank of Australia Ltd., 335 Collins St., Melbourne. Designed by Alfred Dunn, this building was constructed in 1892, and is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register. The committee was appointed by the Premier of Victoria, R.J. Hamer. The report presents arguments for preserving the Chamber with analyses and recommendations, planning solutions, site development, solutions to architectural problems, utilization considerations and economic effects. Illustrations.; c.1974; Book; Library - FolioLibrary
LIB 026514; City of Castlemaine architectural and historical survey : printed to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the City of Castlemaine, 28th January 1981; Perrott Lyon Mathieson (firm); Also titled: City of Castlemaine architectural and historical study. "June, 1979"--Title page. "28th January, 1981"--Title page. An historical and architectural survey of the municipality of Castlemaine funded by a grant from the City of Castlemaine and the Australian Heritage Commission. Includes maps, bibliographic references and photographs.; Book; Library; Copy donated to RHSV collection in Butler Collection donation, 2023, but was not retained as existing copy in better condition. Acquisition Register MS 001084.Library
LIB 29832; Liber Melburniensis 1948-1965; Melbourne Church of England Grammar School; This is the fourth edition of the Liber Melburniensis and probably the last to contain the name of every boy who has attended the School. Entries are listed in years of leaving the School so that Old Melburnians can look up their contemporaries conveniently, usually without need to refer to the Index. A short biography of each Headmaster and a chronological list of the important events of his term of office precede the register of boys who left the School during this period; this enables the reader to appreciate the various stages of development of the School. (inside cover). Includes photographs and portraits.; Book; LibraryLibrary
LIB 030855; City of Williamstown conservation study; Kinhill Stearns (Firm); Prepared by Kinhill Stearn in association with Graeme Butler, Marilyn McBriar /​ edited by David Hackworth. 1990-1 revision by Graeme Butler; 1993 edited version by David Hackworth. Includes a history of Williamstown and provides information on buildings of historical and architectural significance. The study also outlines areas of landscape interest and conservation precincts. Locations include Williamstown, Altona, Spotswood, Newport. Includes illustrations, photographs and maps. ; 1993; Book; Library; Copy donated to RHSV collection in Butler Collection donation, 2023, Acquisition Register MS 001084. This copy was not retained as existing RHSV copy in better condition.Library