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Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Knowles, J.W, The Mount Morgan Rack Railway, 1982
A history of the Mount Morgan rack railway in Queensland.ill, maps, p.52.non-fictionA history of the Mount Morgan rack railway in Queensland.railroad construction - queensland - history, rack railways - australia - history -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s, Robert Thomson, May. 1968
Yields information about Ballarat's trams during 1968 and Wendouree Parade.Kodachrome cardboard mount, colour slide of No. 30 south bound near the old loop in Wendouree Parade. Tram has the destination of Mt Pleasant. Taken on a foggy morning. fog"5/68" in ink.tramways, trams, wendouree parade, gardens, tram 30 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - R.C.CHURCHES OF BENDIGO, Jan 1961
Slide. R.C.Churches of Bendigo. A Nativity Scene on a window in a church.slide, bendigo, r.c.churches of bendigo., r.c.churches of bendigo. -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book - Town of Port Melbourne, Rough Minute Book 11/07/1911 to 1914, 1911
Town of Port Melbourne Council Rough Minute Book 11/07/1911 to 1914. Various committeesWritten and typed and printed. Green cover with tan spine Other rough minute books from period catalogued in series 3685 to 3693, also 1107local government - town of port melbourne, built environment, arthur victor heath, town clerks -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book (item), G. F. van Tets et al, Recognition of aerodrome bird hazards, 1977
Owned by the commanding officers of 36, 37 and 38 Squadrons RAAF, then 'Base Library'. -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Arthur Gold and Robert Fizdale, Misia. The Life of Misia Sert, 1980
Hardcover w/ Dust Jacketwalsh st library -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, 12th Battalion Association, The story of the twelfth : a record of the 12th Battalion, A.I.F. during the Great War of 1914-1918, 1925
The story of the 12th battalion in the Great WarIll, maps, p.508.non-fictionThe story of the 12th battalion in the Great Warworld war 1914-1918 - regimental histories - australia, australian imperial force - 12th battalion -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, Unidentified location, Eltham district, possibly Research / Kangaroo Ground, c.1990
35mm colour positive transparency Mount - Perutz GreyInscribed (i) RYinfrastructure, streets, roads, unidentified -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - ETHEL PATTISON COLLECTION: LAMINATED NEWSPAPER CUTTING , 104TH BIRTHDAY ETHEL PATTISON, 2007
Bendigo Advertiser laminated newspaper cutting dated Thursday March 22 2007, celebrating Ethel Pattison 104th Birthday. Ella Pellegrini photographer of Ethel. Story outlined Ethel's employment in Bendigo and her character.person, individual, ethel pattison -
Bendigo Military Museum
Sign - STEEL SIGN, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS CONSTRUCTION SQUADRON, c.2022
21st Construction Squadron is part of the 6th Engineering Regiment based at Amberley and is drawn mainly from Regular Army.White Square steel sign with hole in each corner on front and image of a fighting rooster (red and yellow) over the number 21 in purple. Surrounded by two concentric circles with the identification of the unit also in purple. All wrapped in clear plastic on back a stamp saying who made the steel. Some codes and dates.Front - "Royal Australian Engineers - Construction Squadron". Back - Stamp "Steel made by Bluescope CC38A Z47910. 22 Sep 2022 8..." Twice.sign, royal australian engineers -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - The Universal Man, a Biography of Theodore von Karman, Michael H. Gorn, The Universal Man, Theodore van Karman's Life in Aeronautics, 1992
Hardcover with a photo of Theodore von Karman on the frontnon-fiction -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Australia. Dept of Defence, Army: the First 200 Years
They fought on the African Veldt. They fought in the mud-choked trenches of France. they fought in the searing heat of the Western Desert and the tropocal jungles of the pacific and Vietnam...australia's soldiers.They fought on the African Veldt. They fought in the mud-choked trenches of France. they fought in the searing heat of the Western Desert and the tropocal jungles of the pacific and Vietnam...australia's soldiers.australia. army - history, australia. dept of defense - history -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The Turn of The Tide
Pattison Collections This item is from the ‘Pattison Collection’, a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the lack of financial support led the WMI in 1911 to ask the City Council to take it over. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Library as it was then called. When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Ralph Pattison. Eventually, the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. RALPH ERIC PATTISON Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 Pattison accepted a position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council. His huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower areas of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave from 1942 to 1945 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However, he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. The Turn of The Tide Author: Eleanor H Porter Publisher: George G Harrap & Co Date: 1918The label on spine with typed text PAT FIC POR Pastedown front endpaper has a sticker from Warrnambool Children’s Library Front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, the turn of the tide, eleanor h porter, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, pattison collection, warrnambool library, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, The Battle After The War: The Story of Australia's Vietnam (Copy 6)
just over five hundred Australians were killed in action in the Vietnam War. Of those who returned, 280 Vietnam veterans have officially be recognized as having committed suicide.just over five hundred Australians were killed in action in the Vietnam War. Of those who returned, 280 Vietnam veterans have officially be recognized as having committed suicide.combat disorders, chemical warfare, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - social aspects - australia, vietnam veterans' association of australia -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING.GOLD, c1857
Diggers & Mining. Gold. These restrictions were effective in checking the inflow of Chinese to Victoria. The 40,000 at the end of 1857 had only increased to 42,000 at the end of 1859. Thereafter, the working out of the alluvial fields solved the problem; in 1861 there were only 24,000 left. Markings: 18 994.GOL. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book - Borough of Sandridge, Officers of the Council, Asphalt Pavement Accounts, 1877 - 1960
Asphalt Pavement Accounts book 1877- 1960. 'Borough of Sandridge' printed at top of pages. Columns record person liable for cost, location, measurement, cost of pavement and when paid. Path construction plan 1959 attached. Loose items are copies of notices sent to owner c1960s.'Asphalt Pavements Accounts' is embossed on the spine. The title given on the cover includes the words 'important records'engineering - roads streets lanes and footpaths, local government - town of port melbourne, local government - city of port melbourne, local government - borough of port melbourne, arthur victor heath, town clerks -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - BENDIGO EASTER FAIR COLLECTION: OFFICIAL PROGRAM 1989
Forty-eight pages booklet of the official program for the 1989 Bendigo Easter Fair Festival 18th march - 2nd April. Blue cover with ''Life. Be in it'' characters.event, easter fair, bendigo easter fair -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Count your dead: a Novel of Vietnam. (Copy 1), 1968
vietnam war, 1961-1975 - fiction, war stories -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - GARDEN 12 HOPE STREET, Jan 1963
Slide. Garden 12 Hope Street. Yellow flowering tree.slide, bendigo, garden 12 hope street., garden 12 hope street. -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Pam Baragwanath, If the walls could speak : a social history of the Mechanics' Institutes of Victoria / Pam Baragwanath, 2000
Paperback; xii, 356 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.[written on flyleaf] With very best wishes, Pam Baragwanath. 17-11-2000mechanics' institute, social customs -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Robin Boyd, 1961
Robin Boyd wrote two books on Japanese architects and architecture - “Kenzo Tange” published by George Braziller in 1962 and “New Directions in Japanese Architecture” published by Studio Vista in 1968. During the 1960s he travelled several times to Japan to research these books and as part of his role as Exhibits Architect for the Australian Pavilion at Expo ‘70 in Osaka.Colour slide in a mount. Children's Peace Monument, Hiroshima, Japan. (Architects: Kazuo Kikuchi and Kiyoshi Ikebe.)13slide, robin boyd -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, New Zealand Railway and Locomotive Society, Coaling From the Clouds, 1971
A history of the coal railways out of Mount Rochfort and the Denniston Incline railway in the north of the South Island of New Zealand.index, ill, maps, p.64.non-fictionA history of the coal railways out of Mount Rochfort and the Denniston Incline railway in the north of the South Island of New Zealand.industrial railroads - new zealand - history, colliery railroads - new zealand - history -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Programme - Bendigo Operatic Society: The Merry Widow
"The Merry Widow" music was written by Austro-Hungarian composer, Franz Lehar, with the libretto contributed by Viktor Leon and Leo Stein. It was based on the comedy play "The Embassy Attaché". It premiered in Vienna in 1905.Bendigo Operatic Society program from The Merry Widow production. Front Cover information: The Capital Theatre, Opening Friday April 30th 1965 for five nights. 8 double sided pages, printed program with black & white photos of those involved & cast souvenir programme, bendigo operatic society -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - PICTURESQUE VICTORIA
Picturesque Victoria and how to get there, a handbook for tourists containing information regarding railways, coaches, steamboats, fares, etc. Issued by the Victorian Railways December 1907. Printed by D W Paterson Co Melbourne, contains 246 pages with maps and black and white illustrations.books, natural history, victoria -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, Monument with time capsule, Eltham Community Centre, Main Road, Eltham, c.1997
The monument with time capsule was established by the Shire of Eltham Historical Society to commemorate Victoria’s 150th anniversary and mark the former location of the Eltham Town Centre, which existed along this section of Main Road, then known as Maria Street. The unveiling was conducted 10 November 1985 by Cr. Mary Grant (Shire President). The monument was constructed with a concrete base and the main feature is an old tyring plate or disc. The Time Capsule Ceremony involved lowering the sealed time capsule into place, bolting down its container lid and then concreting over the lid. The capsule contains items relating to present day (1985) Eltham and its people including a video film made by Joh Ebeli and also details of families and organizations who have contributed to construction of the monument. It is to be opened in the year 2035. The Society received an excellent response from local people, firms and organizations by way of assistance with this project. Graham Beyer, who originated the project, arranged many of the donations. He and his firm, Package Handling Equipment, donated the time capsule itself and carried out fabrication of sections of the monument. The design of the monument was adapted by Graham Beyer from drawings by Joh Ebeli. Charmac Industries donated the container for the time capsule and a cast gun metal name plate for the monument. BMG Concrete donated concrete for the base which was constructed by Caridi Construction Company. Northbourne Garden Supplies donated materials for the paving around the monument. Robert Becker from Eltham Apex directed construction of the paving by Society members. Terry Hutchinson donated the use of his crane to lift the tyring disc into place. Financial contributions were also made by the Eltham Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club of Eltham. In 1987 in commemoration of the Society’s 20th Anniversary, Joh Ebeli suggested the commissioning of a plaque to be added which explains the functions of the various items used in the Society’s Victorian 150th Anniversary Monument and this was unveiled by its designer, Joh Ebeli, on October 10, 1987.35mm colour positive transparency Mount - Black and Whiteeltham, eltham community centre, monument, public art, time capsule -
Melbourne Legacy
Newspaper - Document, article, Shrine stands as tribute to designer
Information on the life of Legatee Frank Doolan from a newspaper article published after his death in August 1988. The article focusses on his work at the Shrine and how his designs allowed the Ray of Light to fall on the Stone of Remembrance at 11am on the 11th November each year. Also to solve the complication of daylight saving by positioning two mirrors. Legatee Doolan was a very active Legatee, starting within the first year of Legacy when he joined in 1924. The information was part of an album of past presidents from 1965 to 1989. The folder included biographical details and obituaries, eulogies and death notices of prominent Legatees. The items have been catalogued separately.Part of the collection of material held by Melbourne Legacy on Legatee Frank Doolan a prominent member of Legacy. The information was collected to record the lives of prominent legatees in a folder.Newspaper article on the life of Legatee Frank Doolan.Dated 7 August 1988frank doolan, ray of light, shrine of remembrance -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK 'SYSTEM OF SPELLING AUSTRALIAN PROPER NAMES' BY GEORGE BROWN
Leaflet. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. A 10 page leaflet reprinted from Vol xiii 'Australian Association for the Advancement of Science' entitled 'The Necessity for a Uniform System of Spelling Australian Proper Names' by Revd. George Brown D.D., Sydney. Issued 22 May 1912. Printed by W. E. Smith Ltd., Sydney. Catalogue sticker ''2226 BRO'' on front cover.George Brownbooks, collections, place names, alec h chisholm collection, george brown, australian proper names -
Lions Club of Maldon Inc.
Programme - Program, fair, 2012
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Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Banner - WRAAF Training School Banner
Felt banner recording course attendance for Recruit Training Squadron (see media photo). Wooden dowel support.WRAAF WOMENS ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE RECRUIT TRAINING SQUADRON WRAAF PER ARDUA AD ASTRA COURSE 207 4TH APRIL - 10TH MAY 1972 1.RTU EDINBURGH S.A.wraaf, banner -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book (Item) - Materials of Aircraft Construction R.T. Hill Fifth Edition, Materials of Aircraft Construction R.T. Hill