HISTORICAL BENALLA PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE WILLIAM HOWSHIP COLLECTION
FROM THE COLLECTION OF WILLIAM HOWSHIP
Stepping back in time - A glimpse into Benalla's past
Fascinating historic photographs have been made available to
Benalla Online through the generous help
of the Benalla & District Family History Group. They are from the historically significant William Howship Collection
by courtesy of the University of Melbourne Archives.
William John Howship was a Benalla-based professional photographer between 1904 and 1931.
His legacy to Benalla is profound. (please be patient - photos may take a little time to load)
Miller's Corner, a long-time Benalla landmark, has had its share of floods - from this in
1916 through to the most recent in October 1993.
Selling their wares. In the early part of the last century, Indian hawkers were commonplace, travelling throughout rural Australia.
Benalla Railway Station as it was, at the time when the automobile was superseding the horse and cart.
The long-gone Benalla Hotel at the corner of Bridge and Nunn Streets where the Reject Shop is today.
The old bridge and tollhouse. Today, the preserved toll gate at the showgrounds end of Benalla's bridge over the lake, is an historic remnant of this by-gone era.
Back in the days when Australia's economy "rode on the sheep's back" and the wool clip rode into town on the back of early model trucks.
At the corner of Bridge and Carrier Streets looking towards the railway station.
From the early days of flight to the present day, Benalla has a rich aeronautic history. Benalla Aerodrome was a World War 2 training base for RAAF pilots and is now a busy airport for light planes, and headquarters for the Gliding Club of Victoria.
Dare-Devils of the day. In those days the Overland Motor Jump was a feature attraction at local shows and at the Benalla Show it was a sensation.
Legendary side-show entertainment. Harry Johns Boxing and Wrestling Troupe. Note the dated wording: "A treat for both sexes young and old"!
It says: "Supporters and players Benalla FC leaving for Dookie Aug 2nd 1919". The location: outside the then Commercial Hotel.
This well-known photograph shows the aftermath of a spectacular train shunting accident at Seymour.
