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Wyndham Shire Office,
Watton Street,
Werribee.This was the first office for Shire of Wyndham. The building is now occupied by Werribee Masonic Lodge. -
Wyndham Shire Office,
Watton Street,
Werribee.This was the first office for Shire of Wyndham. The building is now occupied by Werribee Masonic Lodge. -
Wyndham Common School.
This photograph is taken from an article that appeared in the Banner Newspaper written by Mrs. M G McNaughton.
The description reads: Pictured above is the Wyndham Common School, referred to in this week's Banner instalment of An Historic School, written by local historian, Mrs. M. G. McNaughton. The picture, taken in the early 1870s, shows the pupils and schoolmaster, Mr John Baker (extreme right). -
Bluestone woolshed,
Werribee Park,
Werribee.Bluestone woolshed at Werribee Park, Werribee. -
Wool bales on railcar.
Bales of wool from Mouyong Station ready to be transported at Little River Railway Station.
Mouyong Station was owned by Monckton Synnot. -
William Ison.
Mr. William Ison, one of the areas first residents, was born in Cambridge, England in 1832, the eldest of 15 children.
He left England on 18 October 1855 aged 22 years and arrived at Portland, Victoria in 1855.
[An obituary was published in the Werribee Shire Banner, 1 November 1923, p.3. Ed.] -
Wheelwright,
Watton Street,
Werribee.Phelan's Blacksmith Shop was one of the earliest of family businesses established in the area.
The wheelwright was situated on the site which today is occupied by the Westpac Bank.
In the 1950s, with the phasing out of horses, the premises were taken over by panel beaters, Bowan and Miller, who were not there very long.
In the early to mid 1960s, the old building was demolished. -
Western Produce,
Corner of Watton and Cherry Streets,
Werribee.Western Produce was located near the railway crossing at Cherry Street.
David Thompson came here from Newstead about 1919 to manage Keast's Mill (located along the Cherry Street Railway crossing on the Werribee Station side).
A few years later Keast's Mill burnt down and Thompson bought Ison's Mill.
Thompson conducted this business until early 1980 when it was taken over by Max Hayes. Once it was pulled down it became a Woolworths supermarket.
Thompson also purchased the hardware business of F.H. Oldis located opposite on Cherry Street, Werribee. This was later owned by Tom Powell who conducted it for many years.
Today it is a Bunnings store. -
Westbourne Grammar School opening.
Photograph of the opening of Westbourne Grammar School, Sayers Road, Truganina 17 February 1979.
The school was opened by the then Federal Minister of Education Sen. Hon John L. Carrick.
The headmaster at the time was John Pascoe and the Church of England Minister was the Rev. John MacMillan. -
Werribee Tennis Club, 1911.
Photograph of members of the Werribee Tennis Club. -
Werribee railway station car park.
Cars parked in Railway Place carpark at Werribee Station, south side of the rail line. Is now known as Comben Drive. -
Werribee State School.
Photograph of students in grades 5 and 6 of Werribee State School. -
Werribee State School.
Photograph of the original students and teachers at the State School 1892.
Robert Anderson was the junior teacher at the time. -
Werribee State School, No. 649.
State School, Werribee.
[Picture given to Historical Society during centenary of Werribee in 1963.] -
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Werribee State School, No. 649.
Photograph of the Werribee State School No. 649 Committee taken about 1930.
Mr. Crellin was the Headmaster.
[Mr. E.G. Crellin was the Headmaster of Werribee Higher Elementary School not Werribee State School.
Werribee Shire Banner, 10 September 1931, p.5.
Ed.] -
Werribee South beach,
Beach Road,
Werribee South.Photograph of Werribee South beach looking east. -
Werribee South Beach,
Beach Road,
Werribee South.Photograph of Werribee South beach looking towards the mouth of the Werribee River. -
Werribee Shire Office,
Corner Duncans Road and Watton Street,
Werribee.This was the second Shire Office built in 1893.
The building is now home to the Werribee and District Historical Society and Museum. -
Werribee Shire Hall,
Corner of Duncans Road and Watton Street,
Werribee.This second Shire Hall was built in 1893 when the bluestone Shire Office became too small. The Soldier Memorial is in the foreground.
The building is now used as the office for the Werribee District Historical Society as well as other community purposes.
Original photograph from fold-out strip Join us on a trip around Werribee, Victoria. -
Werribee Settlers Dairying Co-operative Company Ltd, Station Street, Werribee.
During 1920, the Werribee Settlers Dairying Co-Operative Company had a milk factory in Station Street.
In 1924, the Werribee milk producers sold their Station Street factory to the Federal Milk Company. -
Werribee Road Bridge,
Watton Street,
Werribee.Werribee Road Bridge over the Werribee River taken from Watton Street.
Original photograph from fold-out strip Join us in a trip around Werribee, Victoria. -
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Werribee River.
Original ford in the Werribee Park grounds on the Werribee River.
Photograph taken by M. Dixon. -
Werribee River in flood.
The Werribee River in flood, taken from the tower at Werribee Mansion. -
Werribee River in Flood.
Flooded Werribee River near K Road cliffs.
Original with S.O'Malley. -
Werribee River in flood.
Flooded Werribee River taken from the K Road cliffs. -
Werribee River in flood.
Flooding of Werribee River taken from K Road.
Original held by S. O'Malley. -
Werribee River in flood.
Werribee River taken from K Road looking upriver towards the golf course.
Original with S.O'Malley. -
Werribee River in flood.
Looking downriver from the red cliffs towards the MMBW farm.
Original held by S. O'Malley. -
Werribee River in flood.
Floodwaters covering the golf course at Werribee Park.
Original held by S.O'Malley -
Werribee River in flood.
Werribee River in flood behind VFA football clubhouse looking towards road bridge.
Original held by S. O'Malley. -
Werribee River in flood.
Werribee River in flood.
Original held by S. O'Malley. -
Werribee railway station.
Photograph of a steam train leaving Werribee railway station. The footbridge and station buildings can be seen in the background. -
Werribee railway station.
Photograph of Werribee's first railway station with the footbridge across the rail line and a gas light overhead.
The Station Master was Mr. Robinson. -
Werribee railway station.
Photograph of the platform on the south side of Werribee railway station. -
Werribee railway station.
Photograph of south platform of Werribee railway station. -
Werribee railway goods shed.
Werribee Railway goods shed was on the south side of the rail line where Woolworths is now located. -
Werribee Post Office,
Corner Wedge and Watton Streets,
Werribee.The Post Office was erected in 1904 at a cost of £748. -
Werribee Post Office,
Corner Wedge and Watton Streets,
Werribee.The Post Office was erected in 1904 at a cost of £748. -
Werribee Post Office,
Corner Wedge and Watton Streets,
Werribee.The post office was erected in 1904 at a cost of £748. -
Werribee Post Office,
Corner Wedge and Watton Streets,
Werribee.The Post Office was erected in 1904 as a cost of £748. -
Gardens at Werribee Park.
A view of the garden from the roof of Werribee Mansion. -
An aerial view of Werribee Park.
An aerial photograph of Werribee Mansion and surrounds. -
Aerial view of Werribee Park and Werribee Mansion.
A black and white photograph showing Werribee Mansion and surrounding grounds. The Werribee River and golf course is in the background. -
Werribee Park gates.
Gates leading to the home of George Chirnside, Werribee Park.Tags Werribee Park estate -
Werribee Mansion.
Photograph of the Werribee Mansion with the pond and a sculpture of a crane. -
Werribee Mansion.
Werribee Mansion and some of the formal gardens in the foreground. -
Werribee Mansion.
The Mansion was taken over as a Catholic seminary in 1923 and sold to the Victorian government in 1973. -
Werribee Mansion driveway.
The long driveway leading to The Werribee Park Mansion. -
Werribee District Hospital,
Synnot Street.Werribee District Hospital was opened 9 September 1962. It contained 22 beds, a matron's flat and four staff homes.
It closed it doors on Tuesday 4 January 1994, when the Werribee Mercy Hospital in Hoppers Lane opened to the public. -
Werribee Higher Elementary School.
Werribee Higher Elementary School, Grade 1. -
Werribee Higher Elementary School.
A group photograph of students of Werribee Higher Elementary School.
Some of the students pictured are: Bill Radford, Eunice Radford, Joan Radford and Maisie Radford. -
Werribee Higher Elementary School.
A group photograph of students of Werribee Higher Elementary School. -
Werribee Higher Elementary School.
Photograph of Forms C, D, E and F in 1924.
Some of those photographed are: Elsie Blacker; Rita Dunn; Nancy Flickert; Jean Gardiner; Florrie Ison; Melva Kent; Lily McKinnon; Gertie Morris; Eunice Radford and Hilda Stewart. -
Werribee Gun Club.
Photograph of members of the Werribee Gun Club.
In the back row, tenth person is Paddy Hickey.
Front row man on right with gun is Henry Barnes.Tags Werribee Gun Club -
Werribee Common School, No. 649
Werribee.A photograph of teachers and students in front of Werribee Common School.
John Barker and Miss Marten were teachers at this school. -
Werribee Common School, No. 649.
The first photograph taken of Werribee Common School, No. 649 about 1862.
The weatherboard school is at the front and the bluestone building at the back. -
Werribee Bridge,
Werribee.Photograph of the road bridge across the Werribee River. The photograph was taken when the bridge was under repair in 1967. -
Werribee Brass Band,
Members and Committee.Photograph of members and committee of the Werribee Brass Band.
Some of those photographed are: Bill Ashby; Scolly, Ashby; Tom Ashby; ?. Beasley; Vic Colvin; B. Driver; W. Edwards; Tom Flaherty; ? Gallagher; Les Grey; ? Hussey; Tom King; ? Lambert; Bert McConnell; Lex McKeown; Vern McKeown; Sam Morgan; J. Robinson; Bill Swanston; Leslie Taylor; Albert Uren. -
Werribee Bowls Team.
Photograph of the Werribee Bowls Club, undated.
Some of those photographed are: Dave Andrew, Dick Barker, Jim Brown, Wilf Comben, Laurie Earl, Jack Gardner, Harold Gray, A. Hamilton, V. Heward, John Pasini, Ken Plumridge, Roy Sheahan, Bill Slattery, John Sweeting, Dave Taylor, Andy Wall.Tags lawn bowls -
Werribee Lawn Bowls Team,
RVBA Division B5, 1972-73.Photograph of Werribee Bowls Team with RVBA B Division pennant flag 1972-73.
Some of those photographed are: A. Barnes, A. Hamilton, J. Harrison, B. Marquand, J. McClure, F.McEvoy, A. Robinson, F.Robinson, Jack Shanahan, L. Sinclair, J. Spence, E. Stowe, E. Tepper.Tags lawn bowls -
Werribee Banner Office,
Station Street,
Werribee.Photograph of Mr Henry Barnes outside the 'Banner' office. The original Banner office was established in 1902. Mr Henry Barnes died on 21 June 1915. -
32nd Battalion Werribee, 1939.
A photograph of the soldiers of the Werribee 32nd Battalion 1939. -
Wedge's hut.
The remains of Wedge's hut built circa 1830s near the Werribee River, below Werribee Park Mansion.Tags Wedge's hut -
Wedding of Aileen and George Beer.
Wedding photograph of Aileen and George Beer. -
Wedding of Bob and Marg Ball.
Photograph of wedding party and guests of Robert and Margaret Ball.
Mr. and Mrs. Ball lived in Kelly Street, Werribee.
Written on back of photograph is the inscription: "To Aunt with love from Marg and Bob". -
Weatherboard house,
Synnot Street,
Werribee.This house was located between Methodist Church on left and Parsonage on right.
Currently Officeworks (2014) is on this site. Previously Spotlight occupied this site.
The site was previously occupied by H.W. Radford, and later owned by Mr. McKinnon. -
Weatherboard house,
Synnot Street,
Werribee.The house was situated opposite the present Anglican Church, Werribee and built around the 1850s. Mrs J. Maher owned and occupied this house.
Mrs J. Maher was born in 1836 and died in 1906. -
Weatherboard house,
Synnot Street,
Werribee.Photograph of weatherboard cottage located at 4 Synnot Street, Werribee taken about 1895.
Pictured are Mrs. J. Maher and her son T. M. Maher.
In 1988 it was 4 Synnot Street Werribee and was called 'The Cottage'. -
Watton Street,
Werribee.Looking west along Watton Street, Werribee from just before Duncans Road.
Picture is from a Rose Series postcard. -
Watton Street,
Werribee.Looking west down Watton Street, Werribee in the late 1920s. -
Watton Street, Werribee.
A view of Watton Street, Werribee looking towards the river end. -
Watton Street Bridge foundation stone plaque.
This stone was retained when the original bridge was widened by the Country Roads Board in 1967.
The original foundation stone was laid by the Hon. George Graham MLA Minister of Public Works on April 2 1892. Budge and Lake were the contractors and J. McDowie was Chief of Works.
The stone reads:
SHIRE OF WYNDHAM
THE FOUNDATION STONE OF THIS BRIDGE WAS LAID
by the HON. GEORGE GRAHAM, M.L.A.
Minister of Public Works, the 2nd April 1892
P. KELLY President
COUNCILLORS
FRANCIS BEAMISH JOHN DEVINE
ROBERT CHERRY ANGUS McNAUGHTON
GEORGE T. CHIRNSIDE S. T. STAUGHTON
EDMUND DAVIES JAMES WATSON
HAMILTON SINCLAIR C.E. Secretary, Engineer
Budge & Lake J. McDowie
Contractors Chief of Works -
Street scene,
Corner Watton Street and Duncans Road,
Werribee.One of the earliest photographs of Watton Street and Duncans Road. Today it is the location of Ballan House. -
Water tower,
Cocoroc,
Werribee.Melbourne's first water supply tower made of cast iron now at the MMBW Farm, Werribee.
It was removed from East Melbourne where it supplied drinking water to Melbourne in the 1850s and re-erected at Cocoroc in 1892 to be used as a back-up supply in case of mains failure.
The tank remained in use in Cocoroc until l1924. It was drained in 1929 after a reservoir was built nearby to supply water to houses and stock during summer.
The tank originally stood near the corner of Albert and Gisborne Streets, East Melbourne. It is on the Victorian Heritage Register, No. H1416. -
Water tower,
Corner Tower Road and Princes Highway,
Werribee.A round concrete water tower used to create sufficient water pressure for distribution throughout the flat Werribee South area.Tags water tower -
Wall's Werribee Club Hotel, Corner Watton and Station Streets, Werribee.
Wall's Werribee Club Hotel was built in 1885. Pictured is Bridget Wall, George Wall, Gregory Wall and Michael Wall. -
Wall's Werribee Club Hotel, Corner Watton and Station Streets, Werribee.
Wall's Hotel on the corner of Watton and Station Streets was built by Michael Wall in 1886. -
Wall's Hotel,
Corner Watton and Station Streets,
Werribee.Title on photo is 'Main Street Werribee West'.
Original photograph is from a fold-out strip 'Join us in a trip around Werribee, Victoria'. -
Tyzack's corner store,
Corner Watton and Station Streets,
Werribee.The business was started by the Evans family about 1887 and was run by them for several years. The Tyzack family took it over before the first World War, circa 1910.
In the early 1960s it was taken over by people named Deneys who had several of these stores. They were there until that group of buildings were demolished in the early 1970s.
Martha Smith was a Miss Tyzack. -
Martha Tyzack and Frank Smith wedding day.
Wedding photograph of Frank Smith and Martha Tyzack.
This photograph taken at the back of Mechanics Hall on a Wednesday 7 May 1913.
The wedding was celebrated at the Presbyterian Church, Werribee.
Tyzack's owned a drapers shop situated on the NE corner of Watton Street and Duncans Road. It later became Deneys. -
Blacker's two storey house,
Farm Road,
WerribeeA two storey house located on Farm Road, Werribee occupied by the Blacker family, then Facey family.
It was taken over by the Melbourne Metropolitan Board of Works and occupied by R. Larkin and others. -
Turning first sod of the outfall sewer, Werribee.
Turning of the first sod of the outfall sewer at the MMBW on 19 May 1892.
The ceremony took place near the site of the aquaduct where it crosses the Werribee River.
Lord Hopetoun, Governor of Victoria, is the man with the spade. -
Tug of war.
Men in cleats from back are: I. O'Malley, Samuel Wills, Percy Wills, D. Youla, E. Maloney, Bert Wilson, and George Wills.
The man on the lever is Andy Hart.Tags tug-o-war -
Truganina School,
Truganina.The school was built in 1869 as Derrimut Common School No. 192. It was still in operation as at 28 May 1966. -
Truganina State School,
Truganina.The school was built in 1869 as Derrimut Common School No. 192. It was still in operation at 28 May 1966. -
Tarneit School,
Tarneit.Original photo states school is Truganina School, not Tarneit School.
Evan Davis reported in October 2014 that the photograph is of Tarneit School which was located on the corner of Tarneit and Hogans Roads.
Some of those pictured are: Beryl Agar, Eric Agar, Majorie Agar, Emily Barrett, Bob Boyle, Charles Cowie, Gladys Davis, Horrie Davis, Iris Davis, Roy Davis, Jack Hackett, Bill Hogan, Dan Hogan, Dorrie Hogan, Alf Morris, Charlie Morris, Frank Morris, Gertie Morris, Ruby Mounter, Jim Sewell, Mag Shanahan, Eva Walker, Irene Walker. -
Presbyterian Church,
Truganina.Built in 1862 of corrugated iron. The Church was purchased by the Presbyterian Church in 1907 and still in use in 1962. Note the "Presbyterian Church" sign over the door.
The Church burnt down in the fires of 1969. -
Troop Carrier, Orient.
The Troop carrier 'Orient' was no. 24. It was also called a transport ship.Tags troop ships -
Traction engine.
A traction engine with a threshing machine to the rear, possibly photographed at the Metropolitan (Sewerage) Farm, Werribee. There are also seven unidentified men in the picture.
An original letter on the back of this postcard reads: "From Bill to Bob". -
Traction engine,
Metropolitan (Sewerage) Farm,
WerribeeChildren playing on the old traction engine at the MMBW farm. -
Thompson Brothers General Merchants,
corner Watton and Cherry Streets,
Werribee.Thompson Brothers General Merchants were located near the Werribee railway crossing. The truck pictured is carrying wheat. In the early days was Ison's Mill. -
The White laundry,
WerribeeLocation: unknown.This photograph was donated by Miss Ellen Bell of 'Maxdale' Tarneit Road, Werribee. The unnamed lady was Muriel.
The White Laundry was established in the early 1920's by Mrs. Salter. The business was eventually sold by Mrs Salter to the McDonald family who sold it to Northmores in 1934 after operating it for several years. Neville Hudson took over the business ~1947 and eventually phased out the laundry side by concentrating on dry cleaning. -
The Manor,
Werribee.Original photograph from a fold-out strip 'Join us on a trip around Werribee, Victoria'. -
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The Manor,
Wattamolla Avenue,
Werribee.The Manor, built in 1889, was the home of Captain Percy Chirnside. It was sold to grazier Philip Lock in 1923 and later bought by Mr Galvin who left it to his niece, Mrs Hayes. The Manor burnt down on 25 July 1966. -
The Manor,
Wattamolla Avenue,
Werribee.The Manor, built in 1889, was the home of Captain Percy Chirnside. It was sold to grazier Philip Lock in 1923 and later bought by Mr Galvin who left it to his niece, Mrs Hayes. The Manor burnt down on 25 July 1966. -
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The Ball family.
Group shot of Ball family. Some of those pictured are: Mr. Ball, Mrs. Ball, R. Ball, Steve Ball, Miss Burns, Mrs. Harrison, Mrs. G. Hines, Cissie Morrison and Mr and Mrs Peverill.Tags Ball family -
Teachers.
Group of teachers from unknown local school.
Some of those pictured are: Miss Bradley, Edna Edwards, Florrie Morrow and Mr Radford.
[Photograph possibly taken at group meetings of Werribee teachers. Ed.
Werribee Shire Banner, 19 March 1925, p.6.
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Aerial view of streets west of town centre in Werribee, Victoria.
Aerial view streets: Deutgam Street, Greaves Street, Synnot Street, Synnot Street and Werribee Street, Werribee. -
Steam engine 108.
Steam engine 108 with the destination of Werribee on the front. -
Station yards,
Werribee.Werribee rail yards looking towards the rail crossing at Cherry Street. -
Station Street,
Werribee.Photograph of Station Street, Werribee taken from railway station footbridge. The Werribee Banner office can be seen on the right of the photograph along with the Werribee Farmers Dairying Co-op. Four horse drawn vehicles are in the foreground. -
Station Street,
Werribee.A view of Station Street, Werribee, taken from the footbridge over the railway lines. Photograph shows shops on both sides of the street and more shops on the corner of Duncans Road and Watton Street, Werribee.
Right hand side of photograph: Werribee Farmers (which became the site of Comben's Grocery Store). Werribee Farmers was the first building on this site.
The next building was a tailor's shop commonly known as "Eddy the Tailor" and was owned by Sam Eddy. This building was later converted to a fruit and sweet shop operated by Mrs. Bill Stewart. It was then shifted to the rear of the block and a new premises built by Vince Montalto, who in partnership with Mrs. Hassett operated it as a milk bar/green grocers. This was later closed and converted to a chemist run by pharmacist Peter Ross and his wife who was also a pharmacist.
The next building was the original Werribee Banner office that was built in 1903 by Henry Barnes. The Werribee Banner was started in 1902 in premises in Cherry Street that is now used as a residence by Mabel McKinnon. Prior to being used as the Werribee Banner office, the premises was used as a butcher's shop by a Mr. Missen and later on as a cafe.
In the background is Edwards grocer shop, later O'Toole's, that has now been demolished to be replaced by Ballan House.
Next on the right hand side of the photograph is Maguires men's hairdressers, then Callan's ham and beef shop, then a drapery, then Douglas' cafe which became Muracca's milk bar. Then the National Bank which became Pettit's paint shop. Next is Sampson's Farrier Shop now Callanan's vacant land. -
Station Street,
Werribee.A view of Station Street, Werribee, taken from the footbridge across the railway line, looking towards the corner of Duncans Road and Watton Street, Werribee, before Ballan House was erected. -
Station Street,
Werribee.Photograph of Station Street, Werribee picture from railway bridge end. Comben's SSW Grocery store can be seen on the right hand side. -
Station Street,
Werribee.A view of carriages and cars in Station Street, Werribee.
This photograph has a view of Comben's store. -
Station Street,
Werribee.A view of Station Street taken from the footbridge over Werribee railway line showing shops on both side of street and on the corner of Duncans Road and Watton Street, Werribee.
This photograph was taken before the erection of the War Memorial. -
Station Street,
WerribeeA view of Station Street, Werribee, taken from the footbridge over the railway lines. Photograph shows shops on both sides of the street and more shops on the corner of Duncans Road and Watton Street, Werribee.
Right hand side of photograph: Werribee Farmers (which became the site of Comben's Grocery Store). Werribee Farmers was the first building on this site.
The next building was a tailor's shop commonly known as "Eddy the Tailor" and was owned by Sam Eddy. This building was later converted to a fruit and sweet shop operated by Mrs. Bill Stewart. It was then shifted to the rear of the block and a new premises built by Vince Montalto, who in partnership with Mrs. Hassett operated it as a milk bar/green grocers. This was later closed and converted to a chemist run by husband and wife pharmacists Peter and Elizabeth Ross.
The next building was the original Werribee Banner office that was built in 1903 by Henry Barnes. The Werribee Banner was started in 1902 in premises in Cherry Street that is now used as a residence by Mabel McKinnon. Prior to being used as the Werribee Banner office, the premises was used as a butcher's shop by a Mr. Missen and later on as a cafe.
In the background is Edwards grocer shop, later O'Toole's, that has now been demolished to be replaced by Ballan House.
Next in the photograph is Maguires men's hairdressers, then Callan's ham and beef shop, then a drapery, then Douglas' cafe which became Muracca's milk bar. Then the National Bank which became Pettit's paint shop. Next is Sampson's Farrier Shop now Callanan's vacant land.
There are several horse drawn vehicles and an early model car in the foreground of the photograph: Taylor's jinker, second in the foreground and Chirnside's "piana" box buggy in the bottom right hand corner. -
State Savings Bank of Victoria,
Watton Street,
Werribee.Built in 1921 and sold in 1945. Converted to Blackburn and Lockwood Real Estate in 1976.
[Please note photograph is in reverse]. -
State Research Farm, aerial view.
Annotated aerial photograph of the State Research Farm. -
State Research Farm office.
Located near the Gordon Institute at Werribee. A single storey building immediately adjacent to two tall brick silage silos.
First administrative office at the State Research Farm. -
STA Transport Company trucks.
Eight vehicles from the STA Transport fleet.
[STA Transport - Stan Kermode, Ted Dowling, Artie Bugg, Dave McKee. Ed.] -
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St. Thomas Presbyterian Church,
Corner Duncans Road and Synnot Street,
Werribee.Formerly St. Thomas' Presbyterian church, now called the Crossroads Uniting Church (2004).
The building is classified by the National Trust. -
St. Thomas' Presbyterian Church,
Corner Duncans Road and Synnot Street,
Werribee.Formerly St. Thomas' Presbyterian church, now called the Crossroads Uniting Church (2004). The building is classified by the National Trust. -
St. Andrew's Catholic Primary School band.
St. Andrews Catholic Primary School band.
Pictured are: Alan Barnes, Betty Barnes, Jim Beasley, Kathleen Beasley, Margaret Beasley, Len Butler, Moya Butler, Lucy Canny, Gloria Clark, Sybil Crawford, Eileen Dougherty, Len Dunlop, Kath Edgar, Josie Gargan, Kath Gargan, Molly Gargan, Jim Grace, Rita Green, Win Hogan, Moya Kelly, Dympna Lancaster, Molly Larkin, Ray Larkin, Maisie Mawson, Kathleen McCarthy, Jamie O'Brien, Bill O'Toole, Bridget Phelan, Isabel Rainsford, Mary Toohey, Din Travers. -
St. Andrew's Catholic Church,
Greaves Street,
Werribee.Built in 1870, St. Andrew's Catholic Church was later used as a school and was in 1994 being used as a hall. -
St. Andrew's Catholic Primary School,
Greaves Street,
Werribee.Students from St. Andrew's Catholic Primary School, Werribee.
Some of the students pictured are: A. Barnes, J. Beasley, J. Butler, J. Carrs, J. Darmody, F. Dougherty, K.Dunlop, T. Flaherty, J. Grace, L. Green, J. Hackett, P. Hickey, R. Larkin, D. Maher, A. McDonald, J. McDonnell, C. O'Brien, J. O'Brien, A. O'Toole, W. O'Toole, B. Travers, D. Travers, W. Travers, and J. Wall. -
St. Andrew's Catholic School,
Greaves Street,
Werribee.Photograph taken at side of the St. Andrew's Catholic Church. -
SSW Supermarket in Station Street,
Werribee.Comben's SSW Supermarket located on the west side of Station Street, Werribee.
The business began on the east side of Station Street, Werribee and was then moved to the western side about 1913, taking over that store from the Farmers Co-operative Society.
It was run as an ordinary grocers shop until Alf's death in 1938. His sons Aubrey and Wilfred continued until Wilfred's retirement around 1951.
Aubrey and his four sons continued with the business, joining the SSW group in the early 1960s and becoming a supermarket. Just before selling out, they transferred to the Festival Group.
Peter and Elizabeth Ross started to operate the pharmacy (on the left of the photograph) in the early 1960s. -
Soldiers of the 32nd Battalion, Werribee.
Volunteer Defence Corp. 1942.
Some of the men pictured are: Keith Barnes, Harold Bond, Bill Cations, Warwick Cayley, Ken Clarke, Roy Davis, Eddie Hayley, Bert Hosking, Les King, Ted Le-Noury, Bob Morrison, Bob Sutherland, Harry Verity and Jim Wells. -
Soldiers marching down Watton Street, Werribee.
Werribee troops from World War 1914-1918 marching down Watton Street, Werribee near the Post Office.
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Soldier settler's house,
Werribee South.Soldier settler's house, corner of Crawfords and Robbs Roads, Werribee South. -
Sobye family in horse and buggy.
Sobye family from the Melbourne Metropolitian Board of Works farm. Mr Sobye was the first traction engine driver. -
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Sitting Room,
Beamish House,
23 Duncans Road,
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Sign to incinerator in Bulban Road.
Sign located on corner of Ballan Road, Bulban Road and Cottrell Street, indicating 3 miles to the incinerator in Bulban Road. -
Shearing shed,
State Research Farm.Sheep in yards at State Research Farm shearing shed. Group of people observing the demonstration. -
Shearers in front of Chirnside's woolshed.
Shearers standing in front of Chirnside's woolshed.
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School gathering, Werribee State School.
Photograph supplied by Shirley Cameron. -
School Committee,
State School
Deutgam Street,
Werribee.School Committee, State School, Deutgam Street, Werribee. -
Sayers Road Bridge,
Sayers Road,
Werribee.The photograph shows the bridge after the 1919 flood. The western approach was washed away. Timber strigers and decking replaced in 1945-46 by steel girders and timber longitudinal decking due to damage caused by Bren gun carriers on their training runs. Information supplied by A. McCormack. -
Ruins of Mt. Rothwell Hotel,
Little River.Ruins of the Mt.Rothwell Hotel, Little River. -
Rowe Family Home,
Rowe's Road off Ballan Road,
Werribee.Rowe family home located in Rowe's Road, Werribee. -
Rothwell Bridge,
Little River.The Rothwell Bridge was built on what was called the "Glue Pot Road". -
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Werribee River in flood.
Taken from MMBW farm looking towards the poultry sheds in K Road Werribee.
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Werribee River in flood.
Flood of the Werribee River taken behind Angling Club in Chirnside Park.
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Werribee River in flood.
Colour photograph taken from the Metro Farm side looking towards the Red Cliffs.
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Werribee River in flood.
Werribee River in flood near the red cliffs.
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Reddrop's Service Station,
Corner Duncans Road and Synnot Street,
Werribee.Formerly Reddrop's blacksmiths shop that became a Nissan Dealership (1994).
This photograph was taken in the early to mid 1960's when Reddrops became a Service Station. Ivan Reddrop is to the left of the bowsers and Eric Reddrop is on the right. -
Reddrop's Blacksmith Shop,
Corner Duncans Road and Synnot Street,
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Red Cliffs,
K Road,
Werribee South.Photograph of the K Road cliffs on the Werribee River. -
Railway Bridge,
Werribee.Rail bridge over the Werribee River.
Original photograph from a fold-out strip titled Join us on a trip around Werribee, Victoria. -
Rabbiting.
A loaded truck of dead rabbits.
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RAAF band marching down Watton Street, Werribee.
RAAF band marching down Watton Street in their first public appearance in 1923 or 1924. -
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Queen Carnival [1919 or 1920?]
Queen Carnival 1919 or 1920.
Pictured: Betty Barnes, Len Barnes, Dympna Lancaster, Una Lancaster and Marjory Whittle. -
Queen Carnival [1918?]
Queen, retinue and heralds, taken about 1918.
[Friday 16 May 1919. Werribee Shire Banner, 22 May 1919, p.2. ]
Front row: Betty Barnes, Marjory Whittle (Queen), Horrie Ison.
Middle row: Mary Phelan, Dorrie Whittle, Bonnie Whittle, Bridget Phelan.
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Queen Carnival,
St Andrew's Church,
Werribee.McEvoy twins taking part in the Queen of Music Festival, St. Andrew's Church, Werribee.
Eileen McEvoy married Herb King. Margaret Beasley married Bill O'Toole.
James (Joseph) Beasley married Bridget Phelan.
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Queen Carnival,
St Andrew's Church,
Werribee. [1927?]Queen Carnival, St. Andrew's Church, Werribee.
Pictured are: Gordon Barnes, Keith Barnes, Margaret Beasley, Mary Flaherty, Lily O'Toole, Norrie Ryan and Peter Twiss.
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Queen Carnival,
St Andrew's Church,
Werribee [1937]St. Andrews Queen Carnival 1937.
Pictured are: Mary Barker, Betty Barnes, Maureen Bartels, Sybil Crawford, Dympna Lancaster and Mary Ruth. -
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President and Committee of the Werribee Coursing Club.
Presented to Mr. Denis Canny in appreciation of many acts of kindness he conferred on the Werribee Coursing Club.
[One name cannot be read will have to look at the original.] -
Presentation of cup to Bill Leyshon of Werribee by the then Duke and Duchess of York at Flemington Racecourse in April 1927.
The King's Cup 1927 being presented to Mr. W. Leyshon of Werribee who trained the winning horse Spear Maiden from Eridanus and Bombard on 23 April 1927. -
Pre-fab concrete house,
Duncans Road,
Werribee South.Near Whites Road, this home on Duncans Road was built by Tom Fowler who pioneered pre-fab concrete construction which was later used by Housing Commission to construct two storey homes at Port Melbourne. His house was built of concrete slabs in 1930.
Tom was an engineer who migrated to Australia in the early 1920s and operated a dairy farm at the above location. He also began the Working Men's College in Werribee; it was not successful. -
Point Cooke Homestead,
Point Cook.Point Cooke Homestead was first owned by the Chirnside family. -
Point Cooke Homestead,
Point Cook.Point Cooke Homestead was owned by the Chirnside Family. -
Grant Perfect Arch Bridge, Park Road, Little River.
The bridge was built in 1866. It is known as the Perfect Arch by civil engineers. -
Ostriches being hand fed at the State Research Farm, Werribee.
Hand-feeding the last two ostriches at the State Research Farm. The ostrich venture was not successful. -
Original State School,
Corner Mortimer and Werribee Streets,
Werribee.This photograph was taken late 1890s early 1900. It is of State School No.649 as it was on the original site. This site was reserved for the National School established in 1858, and the Common School in 1862.
The National School was a wooden structure and the second was built of bluestone. Later, the State School moved to its present site at Deutgam Street (1995). The original site is still vacant. (1995) -
Original plan of the Wyndham National School.
Floor plan, Wyndham National School, scale 1/8 inch to a foot. See also Photographs 196 and 144. -
Opening of Werribee State School, No. 649.
Opening of the Werribee State School No.649 at its new site in Deutgam Street, Werribee on 12 September 1919. -
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Opening of lawn bowls season by Harry Baden Powell.
Harry Baden Powell giving a speech at the opening of the lawn bowls season. -
Olver Brothers transport van, 236 Latrobe Street, Melbourne.
Van made by N .A. Kendall of Werribee, Victoria.
The Olver brothers Stan and Arthur started a daily transport service between Werribee and Melbourne in 1922. The patronage they received from traders and residents made the business viable very shortly after its commencement. This led to the commencement of another service to Sassafras. Ordinary deliveries were done by the two International vans.
During peak periods such as Christmas, the Ford was brought into commission. Gordon Barnes bought the business during the middle of the war and later sold it to Eric Anderson.
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Olver Brothers transport van,
227 La Trobe Street,
Melbourne.Van made by N .A. Kendall of Werribee, Victoria.
The Olver brothers, Stan and Arthur started a daily transport service between Werribee and Melbourne in 1922. The patronage they received from traders and residents made the business viable very shortly after its commencement. This led to the commencement of another service to Sassafras. Ordinary deliveries were done by the two International vans.
During peak periods such as Christmas, the Ford (left of photo) was brought into commission. Gordon Barnes bought the business during the middle of the war and later sold it to Eric Anderson.
The truck height was too tall to come out through door - photo shows trenches dug to allow exit. Norm Kendall is at the back wheel with Jim Carter looking on.
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O'Tooles Supa Valu.
Located on the corner of Duncans Road and Watton Street, Werribee. Built and owned by J. E. O'Toole.
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North Cocoroc School.
Cocoroc was developed for employees of the Werribee Sewerage Farm. This is a photograph of students of the North Cocoroc School.
Teachers, John Crowther and Eddie McRae or Caller (Have to check).
Pictured: John Crowther, Bob Dougherty, John Hanna, Mary Hanna, Ken Hayes, C. McKane, Ellie McKee, Ethel McKee, Eddie McRae, Stella Ross, Bill Sadler, D. Sadler, Henry Sadler, Jean White. -
News Letters of Australia.
Photograph showing a page of The Herald depicting News Letter of Australasia a narrative to send to friends. No.56, April 1861.
It shows a gathering of armed personnel: The Werribee Encampment.Tags newsletter -
N.A. Kendall Wheelright.
Located on the corner of Jellicoe Street and the Princes Highway. It is not clear with any certainty just when this business started. It was generally thought to be in the early 1920s. Norman Kendall was working for Charlie Reddrop and prefered to do coachwork rather than horse shoeing.
The Government concerned decided that it was undesirable to have shoeing and coachwork in the same building. For that reason Norman Kendall started this business. -
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Music Room,
Beamish house,
23 Duncans Road, Werribee.Anastasia's music room. -
Music area,
Werribee MansionSecond floor of Werribee Mansion, showing area at the top of the stairs. -
Mrs. J. Robinson.
Mrs. J. Robinson of Sunnyside, Palmers Road, Truganina. -
Mr. Carter with poultry incubator.
Mr. Carter standing beside an incubator at Carter's Poultry Farm of which he was part owner. -
Molly Bell and Brian Dawes.
Taken at east end of Watton Street, Werribee, with weatherboard weighbridge in background.
Brian Dawes, aged two with Molly Bell.Tags people -
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Mechanics Institute, Werribee.
First Mechanics Institute was built about 1883. The Mechanics Institute was used for the district's entertainment and later as a library. -
Mechanics Institute,
Watton Street,
Werribee.The Mechanics Institute was later used as a library, with the books being donated by the Chirnside family. -
Mechanics Institute,
Corner Watton and Bridge Streets,
Werribee.The Mechanics Institute was used for the district entertainment. This building was relocated in 1964 and demolished in 1994. -
Measuring the distance between two lawn bowls.
Seven men watch as the eighth measures the distance between two lawn bowls.
Michael Callanan first on right and Jack Hosking standing second on right.Tags lawn bowls -
May Robinson rolling the kitty at Werribee Bowls Club.
May Robinson rolling the kitty, while Jack Gardner and Baden Powell look on. -
Watton Street,
Werribee East.Photograph of the Watton Street, Werribee.
Taken from a fold-out strip Join us in a trip around Werribee, Victoria. -
Lowman's Fruit Mart,
Watton Street,
Werribee.Lowman's Fruit Market was located between Coles supermarket and the Post Office on Watton Street.
Vic Corbut married Frida Lowman. Vic is holding his baby son, Ron. Lowman's Fruit Mart was built about the same time as Fisher's Garage beside it, 1911. It was run by the Lowman family for many years and was sold to Mortland Plant in 1937. Amongst others, a family named Rhynehart ran it.
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Livery Stables,
Watton Street,
Werribee.Photograph of A. R. Bell Livery Stables and Motor Garage located in Watton Street. It is now the ANZ Arcade.
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Livery Stables and motor garage,
Watton Street,
Werribee.Photograph of A. R. Bell Livery Stables and Motor Garage located in Watton Street. It is now the ANZ Arcade.
Started by Mr. Bell, later taken over by Mr. Taylor and then Mr. Stemp. Ted Stemp is driving. -
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Little River railway station.
Workmen at the Little River Station. Goods train at the side.
Archie Boadle on tricycle and Tom McLean with white shirt, standing on railway line. -
Little River railway station goods shed.
Little River goods shed is classified by the National Trust.
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Lifeguard Milk Factory workers,
Kelly Street,
Werribee.The Lifeguard Milk Factory was located near the railway line at the end of Kelly Street, Werribee.
Mr. Ford was the Manager. -
Lawn Bowls Club House.
Bowling at the Werribee Bowls Club in 1972. -
Aerial view of Laverton, Victoria.
An aerial view of Laverton, Victoria taken 3 November 1941. -
Aerial view of Laverton, Victoria.
An aerial view of Laverton, Victoria taken 3 November 1941 . -
Laverton Primary School.
Laverton Primary School was built in 1888. -
Laverton Primary School.
Laverton Primary School was built in 1888. -
Lanyon Park,
Cottrell Street,
Werribee.Named Lanyon Park after the Pollard's grandfather who was born in 1901.
Lowrey's Rope Factory is on right. -
Land preparation.
Land preparation with horse drawn ploughs. Original photograph supplied by Max Lowman. -
Junior Band.
Junior Band.
Listed from left to right are:
Front: Dan Hogan, Les Balfour, J. Hanna, A. Dalrymple, J. Sheahan
Second row: R. Davis, C. Dean, J. Sutherland, E. Dean, H. Davis, M. Hickey
Third row: Unknown, Unknown, P. Flaherty, T. Reynolds, J. Sheahan Senior
Fourth row: F. Kilby, G. Hegarty, F. Davis, Podge Gardiner, Dick Brown, Max Kilby, Unknown, Unknown. -
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Ison Family Home,
Bulban Road,
Werribee.The house was built of wattle and daub construction for the Ison family. The bricks were quarried on the property.
It is classified by the National Trust and is currently owned by the Rowe family.
From: Wyndham | Our story / Geoff Hocking, Castlemaine, Vic. : New Chum Press, 2013, p.177.
WILLIAM ISON'S HOUSE, BULBAN
Born in Cambridge, England, William Ison arrived in the colony at the height of the gold rush. He went up to the diggings first, but after nearly losing his life in a mining accident came down to Werribee to take up farming.
A community-minded fellow, Ison also worked for many years for Thomas Chirnside, building miles of fencing. Chirnside had told Mr. Hamilton, his manager, to always have work for William Ison.
On thirty acres of land near the Black Forest Swamp on Bulban Road, William Ison constructed a wattle and daub house using mud taken from the swamp. The mud contained fossils which were of archeological interest. However, this significant and unusual early settler's home, which was classified by the National Trust, was demolished without a permit in 2002. -
Irish National Farmers football team.
Team colours were green and gold. This photograph was taken at Chirnside Park, Werribee. -
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Hoppers Crossing railway station.
Original station on Geelong side of railway crossing. -
Home of first Shire Secretary,
Synnot Street, Werribee.Situated next to the old Werribee Hospital and is now the site of Wyndham Lodge. -
Heritage Week in Werribee.
Taken in the Historical Rooms, Old Shire Office corner of Watton Street and Duncans Road, Werribee. Dressed in period costume. -
Heritage Week in Werribee.
Sylvia O'Malley (nee Beer) and Eileen Bartels (nee Beer) -
Haystack.
Farm worker standing beside completed haystack on State Research Farm.Tags State Research Farm -
Haymaking.
Sign on haystack: 'BURTON'S 1909'.
Given to Werribee and District Historical Society by Roy Davis.
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Haymaking.
Haymaking and baling activities including horse-drawn hay cart and traction engine. -
Haymaking.
Farm workers building a haystack. Photograph shows three clydesdales, loaded dray, elevator and nearly completed stack. -
Haycarts.
Two horse-drawn haycarts at eastern end of hay shed (next to brick silos) at State Research Farm.Tags State Research Farm -
Haycarting.
Haycarts being pulled by draughthorses. -
Haycarting.
Manual tossing of hay on to Clydesdale drawn carts. -
Hallway at The Manor.
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Group of men.
Picture given by M. Robinson. -
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Greetings from Werribee postcard.
Greetings from Werribee. From a postcard showing five pictures of landmarks in Werribee.Tags postcards -
General Store,
Cottrell Street,
Werribee.First general store built by J Heath.
Business bought by Frederick Schulze in 1871, then in 1917, Charles Schulze, son of Frederick and Metta ran the business until 1946.
Post Office operated at this location until 1904. Don Taylor, purchased business from Margaret Schulze, wife of Charles, in 1946 and named it Bunny's.
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Front elevation plans, Wyndham National School.
Front elevation plan of the National School to be built on the corner of Mortimer and Werribee Streets, Werribee.
Scale: 1/4 inch to a foot.
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First home of the Chirnsides.
First home of the Chirnside Family built at Werribee Park. -
Farming demonstration.
Group of people may be at a farming demonstration. -
Farming demonstration.
A group of people maybe at a farming demonstration. Horse drawn covered dray with seats in middle of crowd. -
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Farmer's picnic, Williamstown.
Group of people taken at the Farmer's Picnic at Williamstown.Tags Farmer's picnic -
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Exhibits at the 4th Annual Agricultural Exhibition, Werribee.
Werribee and District Agriculture, Pastoral and Horticultural Societies 4th Annual Exhibition at the Racecourse.
Display of the produce from the local area.
John William Shaw on right.
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Drawing Room,
Werribee Mansion.Drawing room at Werribee Park. -
Drawing Room,
Beamish House,
23 Duncans Road,
Werribee.Anastasia's drawing room. -
Draughthorses.
State Research Farm clydesdales and hay stack.
East end of hay shed/silos in right of photograph.
Machinery shed in centre of photograph.
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Donald McDonald in Chirnside's Army Uniform.
Donald McDonald was a member of the Victorian Horse Artillery which was an early army battalion funded by the Chirnside Family of Werribee. -
Doctor's Surgery and Residence.
Built as a doctors residence and surgery by Dr. Jennings.
Later occupied by Doctors Dawe, Poustie and Ettelson.
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Dining Room,
Beamish House,
23 Duncans Road,
Werribee.Anastasia's dining room. -
Dairy,
Corner Synnot and Bridge Streets,
Werribee.This business was started by the Prentice family shortly after World War 1. There were several girls in the family. They were all good workers and helped establish the business. Jack Pincombe married one of the girls and progressively took over more responsibility as each girl married. He widened the sweep of the business by having firewood for sale.
In the mid 1920s he started a milk transport round through Werribee South. With two horses and a lorry he would pick up full cans of milk and take them to the milk factory. Later this was done by motor truck.
Dave Steele, a very popular Scot, worked for Pincombes for many years. Dave was given the round by Pincombe on their leaving Werribee. It then became Vincents Dairy.
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Community gathering.
Group of people, horses and cars adjacent to railway, tent and chaff mills. Photograph taken from on top of railway carriage. -
Cocoroc South School.
Teacher was Mr. Bretherton. -
Chirnside's first home.
Thomas Chirnside's first home near the Werribee River in the Parish of Deutgam. It was still being used as a home in 1964. -
Chirnside farm building.
One of Chirnside's old farm buildings, on the bank of the river before the crossing on the property. Photograph taken by B. D. Dixon. -
Children in garden.
Young boy seated on chair holding his sisters hand.
Possibly the Beer children.Tags children -
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Camp Hotel,
Watton Street,
Werribee.Built about 1878 by Patrick Murphy. Owners over the years were the Balfours and the Shields. Was demolished and rebuilt as a home in Cottrell Street near the Ford. Bridge Hotel now stands on the site. -
Dust storm.
Dust storm taken by motorist travelling on Princes Highway from Melbourne just before the Werribee exit. This photograph appeared in National Geographic, February 1983.Tags dust storm -
Butcher Shop,
Watton Street,
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Bungey's Hole.
Photograph taken from the front page of the 'Werribee Shire Banner' dated 11 January 1968.
Article accompanying the photograph states: This is Bungey's Hole in the Werribee River one scene of the search for Mr. S. E. Tardrew aged 85 who disappeared from his home late on Christmas Eve. He has not been seen since. Police would like to hear from anyone who may be able to help.
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Bungey's Hole swimming pool.
Swimming pool and dressing shed at Bungey's Hole.
Taken from `Join us in a trip around Werribee, Victoria'.
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Building at Werribee Park.
Information suggests that this is William Leake's dairy, built in 1877. -
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Bowling Green, Werribee.
Greens in front of Werribee Bowls Club taken from 'Join us in a trip around Werribee, Vic'. -
Bootmaker's Shop, corner Watton and Bridge Streets, Werribee.
In the 1920's this building was the Commercial Bank which closed down in 1939. At the time of the closure the Manager was Mr. Gerald Sexton. It was owned by Thomas Beasley J.P. whose daughter Maureen ran a dressmaking business.
Later Mrs. Mavis (or Marie) Beasley ran a ladies hairdressing business. A Mrs Power lived in the residential section at the back of the shop. It later became Mr. Stilliton's Bootmakers shop. In 1988 it was sold to Ollies Trolley. It is now the location of KFC chicken shop (1994).
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Bootmaker's Shop, corner Watton and Bridge Streets, Werribee.
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Bicycle Race, Watton Street, Werribee.
Bill King and Pengelly during the 1917 Warrnambool to Melbourne Road Race in Watton Street, Werribee. -
Bensted and McKenzie family photo.
Family group posing in front of automobile. -
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Beamish Home,
23 Duncans Road,
Werribee.Anastasia Beamish's home in 23 Duncans Road, Werribee. The house was later owned by the Windsor family. It was demolished in 1982.
This house was given to Anastasia Beamish (then a widow) by her two sons, John Beamish, born in Werribee 1860, and Francis Thomas Beamish born in Werribee 23 December 1865, as a token of love and gratitude for lending them money to help buy their properties in Werribee.
Anastasia arrived in Werribee with her parents, Abraham and Margaret Beamish, in 1852 on a sailing ship The Fanny.
Anastasia was born at Bantry, County Cork, Ireland, 1839, died Werribee 6 August 1930. Abraham was born at Skebbereen, County Cork, Ireland, 1831, died in Werribee 24 July 1900. Abraham died Werribee 11 July 1861. Margaret died Werribee 28 December 1881.
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Beamish Family Home,
Corner of Synnot Street and Pine Avenue,
Werribee.The Beamish Home in Synnot Street was built in 1884.
This photograph was taken in the 1920s.
Became Wandeen Private Hospital in the 1940s and a Boarding house in the 1970-80s.
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Baptist Church, Truganina.
The Church was built in 1862 of corrugated iron.
It was purchased by the Presbyterian Church in 1907 and still in use in 1962.
The Church was burnt down in the fires of 1969.
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Back to Werribee celebrations at Chirnside Park.
Items 996, 997 and 998 combine to form one large photograph.
Back to Werribee celebrations were held at Chirnside Park.
These three photographs show 17 individual pictures during this time.
- Schoolboys display
- Werribee babes
- Mr Benjamin Cropley - an old Werribee identity
- Folk dance
- Mrs Heath and Mr William Ison Snr - two old Werribee residents
- Mr Radford (Head teacher) and Mr Chirnside
- Maypole dancers
- Maypole dancers
- Maypole dancers
- Visitors in arena
- The working committee
- Back to Werribee
- Maypole dancers
- Physical culture
- Folk dancers
- Maypole dancers
- Maypole dancers
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Back to Werribee celebrations at Chirnside Park.
Items 996, 997 and 998 combine to form one large photograph.
Back to Werribee celebrations were held at Chirnside Park.
These three photographs show 17 individual pictures during this time.
- Schoolboys display
- Werribee babes
- Mr Benjamin Cropley - an old Werribee identity
- Folk dance
- Mrs Heath and Mr William Ison Snr - two old Werribee residents
- Mr Radford (Head teacher) and Mr Chirnside
- Maypole dancers
- Maypole dancers
- Maypole dancers
- Visitors in arena
- The working committee
- Back to Werribee
- Maypole dancers
- Physical culture
- Folk dancers
- Maypole dancers
- Maypole dancers
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Back to Werribee celebrations at Chirnside Park.
Items 996, 997 and 998 combine to form one large photograph.
Back to Werribee celebrations were held at Chirnside Park.
These three photographs show 17 individual pictures during this time.
- Schoolboys display
- Werribee babes
- Mr Benjamin Cropley - an old Werribee identity
- Folk dance
- Mrs Heath and Mr William Ison Snr - two old Werribee residents
- Mr Radford (Head teacher) and Mr Chirnside
- Maypole dancers
- Maypole dancers
- Maypole dancers
- Visitors in arena
- The working committee
- Back to Werribee
- Maypole dancers
- Physical culture
- Folk dancers
- Maypole dancers
- Maypole dancers
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Agriculture Show
An article from The Weekly Times entitled 'Show in a mixed farming and irrigation district -- good display at Werribee'.
Seven photographs showing different views.
- Browne's first prize farm team
- Watching the contests
- Assembling for the parade
- Committee and judges
- Section of the Parade
- Interested in Clydesdale classes
- Section of the crowd
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Agricultural meeting.
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Aerial view of Werribee.
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Aerial view of Little River.
Aerial photography of Little River, Victoria. -
A. Comben & Co,
Station Street,
Werribee.East side of Station Street, three doors north of Denys on the corner of Watton and Station Streets, Werribee.
Aub Comben's first shop, it later became Joe King's fruit shop. The original Comben's store was started by Shadrach Comben, father of Alfred Comben and Bill Comben, in 1897.
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'Welcome to Werribee' Sign .
'Welcome to Werribee' sign outside of the township advertising the local Service Clubs.Tags signs