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Ellerslie, Gordon Street, Toorak with ship's figure-head in foreground, c. 1898 ; Gunn's Slides (Firm); GS-EV-59
GS-EV-59; Ellerslie, Gordon Street, Toorak with ship's figure-head in foreground, c. 1898 ; Gunn's Slides (Firm); Glass slide that depicts a residential dwelling in the Melbourne suburb of Toorak. There is a maritime sculptural figure in the foreground. A leafy plant has entwined around the figure. The building has a large lawn area and is in the background. There are pot plants outside the house in the adjoining veranda. George Gordon (1829–1907) was a Scottish born engineer who worked with irrigation systems and water conservation. He died on 25 February 1907 at his home, Ellerslie in Gordon Street Toorak, The property located on Gordon street and Mathoura Road consisted of three reception rooms, six bedrooms, conveniences, &o., stabling, land five acres. Fruit and flower garden and asphalt tennis court. It was subdivided into twenty allotments in the mid 1930s. One of 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. Selby gave a lecture entitled 'Old Melbourne, Old Prahran and Toorak', at St John's Parish Hall, Jackson Street, Toorak, on 17th October 1929. Permission to be obtained for reproduction and publication. <a href="https://www.historyvictoria.org.au" target="_blank">For a high resolution copy of this image, contact Royal Historical Society of Victoria</a> ; Glass slide; Images collectionPhotography
Montage of images related to the crash of the 'Southern Cloud' in 1931; 1931; GS-IT-72
GS-IT-72; Montage of images related to the crash of the 'Southern Cloud' in 1931; On Saturday 21st March 1931 the Avro-Fokker airliner ‘Southern Cloud’ of Australian National Airways (ANA) left Sydney on a flight to Melbourne. Aboard were six passengers and two pilots. The weather was poor with strong winds and heavy cloud cover. The aircraft never arrived in Melbourne and with no radio there was no indication of its fate. A widespread search was carried out by other ANA aircraft, the RAAF, and several private aircraft but no sign of wreckage was found. It was not until 1958 that a young carpenter working for the Snowy Mountains Authority went for a walk on his day off and found the crash site in the Snowy Mountains, not far from Cabramurra. This slide shows an image of an aircraft similar to the missing airliner, images of the pilot and some of the passengers, and images of the air and ground search parties. One of the many 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. 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>; 1931; Glass slide; Images collectionPhotography
The "Southern Cross", Charles Kingsford Smith's aircraft; Gunn's Slides (Firm); GS-IT-82
GS-IT-82; The "Southern Cross", Charles Kingsford Smith's aircraft; Gunn's Slides (Firm); in 1927 Charles Kingsford Smith and Charles Ulm decided to attempt the first flight across the Pacific. They went to the USA to find a suitable aircraft and finally were able to buy a suitable machine from fellow Australian aviator, Hubert Wilkins. Wilkins had used the Fokker FVIIB-3m tri-motor for Arctic exploration. Kingsford Smith and Ulm christened it "Southern Cross". Preparation of the aircraft for the trans-Pacific flight took some time and it was not until 31 May 1928 that Smithy and Ulm, together with two American crew members, navigator Harry Lyon and wireless operator Jim Warner, flew out of San Francisco, heading for Honolulu. The flight continued via Fiji and finally finished in Brisbane on 9 June 1928. Smithy and Ulm became instant heroes. Kingsford Smith went on to make a number of notable flights in "Southern Cross" and also toured Australia in the aircraft. One of the many 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. 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>; Glass slide; Images collectionPhotography
Map of search area for wreckage of ANA airliner 'Southern Cloud' in 1931; 1931; GS-M-51
GS-M-51; Map of search area for wreckage of ANA airliner 'Southern Cloud' in 1931; On Saturday 21st March 1931 the Avro-Fokker airliner ‘Southern Cloud’ of Australian National Airways left Sydney on a flight to Melbourne. Aboard were six passengers and two pilots. The weather was poor with strong winds and heavy cloud cover. The aircraft never arrived in Melbourne and with no radio there was no indication of its fate. A widespread search was carried out by other ANA aircraft, the RAAF, and several private aircraft but no sign of wreckage was found. This map indicates the extent of the search area. It was not until 1958 that a young carpenter working for the Snowy Mountains Authority went for a walk on his day off and found the crash site in the Snowy Mountains, not far from Cabramurra. The site lies approximately halfway along the line from Bright to Canberra. One of the many 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. 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> ; 1931; Glass slide; Images collectionPhotography
Balloon used by Andre in attempt to reach North Pole; c. 1897 (original image); GS-OS-367
GS-OS-367; Balloon used by Andre in attempt to reach North Pole; Balloon used by Dr August Salomon Andrée in an attempt to reach the North Pole in 1897. On 11 July 1897 Andrée took off in his balloon, the Ornen (Eagle) from Spitzbergen in an attempt to fly to the North Pole. He was accompanied by two companions. All were Swedish. They disappeared into the Arctic wastes and were never seen alive again. Some thirty years later their bodies were discovered on White Island, about 300 miles east of their starting point. Their diaries revealed that they had flown over 300 miles north east before their balloon was forced down by the weight of ice accumulated on its surface. They then set out to return on foot but exhausted and out of food they died on White Island after a trek of 200 miles. One of the many 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. 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>; c. 1897 (original image); Glass slide; Images collectionPhotography
MS 010138, MS 000312, (Box 117-6); Miscellaneous papers re Henty Family; Various; Papers include:,an article by Rev. Graham H. Balfour entitled "The Henty family pioneers of Victoria",a pamphlet by Mrs S. G. Henty (Jane) entitled "Old memories", article by Beryl Mackey entitled "The Henty family: their life in Sussex, England and their homes in Kew" (Melbourne) , (a paper read before R.H.S.V. 15th February, 1961), photograph of offices and store in Little Collins Street and invoices dated 1866, references to family background in England, the origins of the family's settlement in Western Australia, later moves to Launceston and Portland Bay, brief biographical sketches of family members - James, Edward, Stephen, Francis, Louisa, Henry, Charlotte, Jane, Richmond, Herbert and Thomas Henty,other references include Captain Walter Place, Sir James Palmer, Henry Miller, John Bakewell and Stephen Hack; Beryl Mackey's article describes their homesteads and social life, both in England and Melbourne with particular reference to Field Place, Invergowrie, Findon, Clutha, Blytheswood, Roxeth, Tutello and Tarring., Photographs in RHSV Image Collection: Image Collection P-844-Pi: to P-845-Pi. Keywords: Bakewell, John, Balfour, Rev. Graham H., Blytheswood (homestead), Clutha, Field Place (homestead), Findon (homestead), Hack, Stephen, Henty family, Henty, Charlotte, Henty, Edward, Henty, Francis, Henty, Henry, Henty, Herbert, Henty, James, Henty, Jane, Henty, Louisa, Henty, Mrs. S. G.,Henty, Richmond, Henty, Stephen George, Henty, Thomas, Homesteads, Invergowrie (homestead), Kew, Launceston (Tas.), Mackey, Beryl, Miller, Henry, Palmer, Sir James Frederick, Place, Walter, Portland Bay, Roxeth (homestead), Tarring (homestead), Tutello (homestead), Western Australia; Manuscripts CollectionArchives
Living in a tree home, Fumina; M Lowenhardt Studios; c. 1907; PH-990091
PH-990091; Living in a tree home, Fumina; M Lowenhardt Studios; The Penny family lived in a hollowed out tree on their selection for nine months whilst building a more permanent house. At the opening to their tree home there are two young children and two men seated, and the mother (mostly obscured) in sitting within the hollow tree holding a baby. They lived inside the tree for nine months before building a more permanent home. It was surprisingly roomy inside. Outside are the trappings of basic living - a straw broom, bucket and pan. 'The family lived in the hollowed-out butt for nine months in 1906-1907. It was 20 feet across at floor level with 12 feet of head room inside. Nicholas Penny ring-barked the tree in 1905, with it being 130 feet high with the top broken off. The fires the following year destroyed the tent in which he was living and hollowed out the tree. After "making a few alterations" Penny moved in and brought his wife and children across from Outtrim. They later built a more permanent home. The tree was destroyed in the 1926 bushfires.' The people have been identified as Nicholas Penny, Eva Penny, Charlie Penny, May Penny, George Penny, John Green. Nicholas Penny is stroking a large dog. https://collections.museumsvictoria.com.au/items/768658 ; c. 1907; Images collectionPhotography
Convent of the Good Shepherd (Magdalen) also known as Abbotsford Convent, main buildings and grounds, c. 1878. ; Nettleton, Charles, 1826–1902; A-14-E
A-14-E; Convent of the Good Shepherd (Magdalen) also known as Abbotsford Convent, main buildings and grounds, c. 1878. ; Nettleton, Charles, 1826–1902; Taken from Studley Park (Collingwood-Abbotsford). Shows the chapel and living quarters (background) behind a row of Cypress Trees with vegetable garden and orchard (foreground). Abbotsford Convent was added to the National Heritage Register in 2017. It is one of approximately 50 photographs from the set 'Views of Melbourne" by Charles Nettleton. Complete set in RHSV collection A-10-C to A-50-C. 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>; Photograph; Images collection; Donated by Donald McLean, 30 Laburnum Street, Middle Brighton, February 1944Photography
Christ Church, South Yarra c. 1874. ; 1874; A-48-C
A-48-C; Christ Church, South Yarra c. 1874. ; Exterior view of the Anglican church, corner of Toorak Road and Punt Road, showing Toorak Road frontage. In the foreground is a section of the garden enclosed by a wire fence. The church was designed by Webb and Taylor and built in 1856-7 by E.J. Young. Because of its proximity the Government House services at Christ Church were attended by the Governor and his staff. Between 1881 and 1889 aisles, a tower and sanctuary designed by Reed, Henderson and Stuart were added together with stained-glass by E.R. Suffling of London. [Ref: Victorian Churches", National Trust of Australia, 1991] Victorian Heritage Register H0635 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>; 1874; Photograph; Images collection; Donated by C. Harper, 16 June 1919Photography
St. Francis' Roman Catholic school, Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, 1910; A-166.1-E
A-166.1-E; St. Francis' Roman Catholic school, Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, 1910; Top of the Coop Shot tower is visible in the background to the east, and advertising on the back of the building for Alfred Gross & Co., merchants 366 Bourke Street The land on which St Francis Church stands was granted in July 1839. St Francis Church was designed by Samuel Jackson and built between 1841 and 1845 with the foundation stone being laid on 4 October 1841, the first mass in the completed nave being held on 22 May 1842 and the completed church blessed on 23 October 1845. [source : Victorian Heritage Register statement of significance] 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>; Photograph; Images collectionPhotography
Government House Gardens, c. 1890; A-477.1
A-477.1; Government House Gardens, c. 1890; View of lake and landscaped gardens with palm trees, shrubbery, trellis fence and pathways. No building in image. This may be because the background of the photo is very faded. The Government House Gardens adjoin the Melbourne Botanic Gardens. At the time this photo was taken the Government House Gardens were three times their present size, ie more than 30 hectares. [source : https://www.governor.vic.gov.au] These gardens were designed by Caulfield banker and amateur horticulturalist Joseph Sayce in 1873. They are thought by the Victorian Heritage Register to be "the most intact 19th century mansion garden remaining in Melbourne". [source : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Government_House,_Melbourne] William Guilfoyle, who was in charge of the Botanic Garden from 1873, also managed the 62 cultivated acres (25 ha) of the Government House land and contributed to their upkeep and changing design.; Photograph; Images collectionPhotography
The Welsh Church, 320 La Trobe Street north; A-481
A-481; The Welsh Church, 320 La Trobe Street north; Melbourne Welsh Church, built in the Gothic revival style and registered on the Victorian Heritage Register. Church has stuccoed walls and turrets on either side of main entrance. Brick fence with iron palings. Brick buildings to either side of the church in photo have since been demolished. The first Welsh-language church service in the colony was held on 15 December 1852, and a chapel was first built on this land in La Trobe Street in 1857. The site was donated by the crown, for the construction of a Welsh Calvinist Methodist Church. The church was rebuilt in 1870 by architects Crouch and Wilson, and is now more than 150 years old. Initially all services were in Welsh, but English-language services were later introduced. Services are still held in Welsh twice a month, as well as in English. Probable dating 1970-1980.; Photograph; Images collectionPhotography