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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Audio - Gramophone Cylinder, B & H Jack, 1907
Edison Records was one of the early record labels that pioneered sound recording and reproduction, and was an important player in the early recording industry. The first phonograph cylinders were manufactured in 1888, followed by Edison's foundation of the Edison Phonograph Company in the same year. The recorded wax cylinders, later replaced by Blue Amberol cylinders, and vertical-cut Diamond Discs, were manufactured by Edison's National Phonograph Company from 1896 on, reorganized as Thomas A. Edison, Inc. in 1911. Until 1910 the recordings did not carry the names of the artists. The company began to lag behind its rivals in the 1920s, both technically and in the popularity of its artists, and halted production of recordings in 1929. Thomas A. Edison invented the phonograph, the first device for recording and playing back sound, in 1877. After patenting the invention and benefiting from the publicity and acclaim it received, Edison and his laboratory turned their attention to the commercial development of electric lighting, playing no further role in the development of the phonograph for nearly a decade. Start of the Recording Industry: In 1887, Edison turned his attention back to improving the phonograph and the phonograph cylinder. The following year, the Edison company introduced the ”Perfected Phonograph”. Edison introduced wax cylinders approximately 4+1⁄4 inches (11 cm) long and 2+1⁄4 inches (5.7 cm) in external diameter, which became the industry standard. They had a maximum playing time of about 3 minutes at 120 RPM, but around the turn of the century the standard speed was increased to (first 144) and then 160 RPM to improve clarity and volume, reducing the maximum to about 2 minutes and 15 seconds. Several experimental wax cylinder recordings of music and speech made in 1888 still exist. The wax entertainment cylinder made its commercial debut in 1889 at first, the only customers were entrepreneurs who installed nickel-in-the-slot phonographs in amusement arcades, saloons and other public places. At that time, a phonograph cost the equivalent of several months' wages for the average worker and was driven by an electric motor powered by hazardous, high-maintenance wet cell batteries. After more affordable spring-motor-driven phonographs designed for home use were introduced in 1895, the industry of producing recorded entertainment cylinders for sale to the general public began in earnest. Blank records were an important part of the business early on. Most phonographs had or could be fitted with attachments for the users to make their own recordings. One important early use, in line with the original term for a phonograph as a "talking machine", was in business for recording dictation. Attachments were added to facilitate starting, stopping, and skipping back the recording for dictation and playback by stenographers. The business phonograph eventually evolved into a separate device from the home entertainment phonograph. Edison's brand of business phonograph was called the Ediphone. The collection of three phonograph cylinders are an example of early recorded music use for domestic entertainment. They are significant as they represent the beginnings of the modern recording industry.Cardboard tube-shaped gramophone cylinder box with lid. The printed label on the outside of the box advertises the maker and patent details. The Catalogue Number and Title are either printed or hand written on the cylinder’s lid. This cylinder contained Record no. 49, “B & H Jack” and was made at the Edison Laboratory USA. C. 1905On lid “Edison Record No. 49”, written in pencil “B & H Jack” (it looks like this) On cylinder “EDISON GOLD MOULDED RECORDS ECHO ALL OVER THE WORLD” Patents listed for 1904 & 1905warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, gramophone record, gramophone cylinder, edison cylinder, edison record, home entertainment, music recording, edison laboratory orange nj, usa, national phonograph company of australia ltd sydney, thomas a. edison -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Photos of armoured vehicles in the Vietnam War by unknown
vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives , australian -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - WWI Australian Soldiers' remains at Fromelles, Lambis Englezos, John Kirby, 28 Apr 2014
Lambis Englezos details the discovery, recovery and reburial of WWI Australian Soldiers' remains at Fromelles, France.Duration 01:13:24 (includes meeting preliminaries)war - world war i, fromelles, lambis englezos -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Newsletter - GARY PEER AND ASSOCIATES 2005
This file contains one item. The Autumn 2010 newsletter (six pages) of Gary Peer and Associates a real estate business based in Caulfield North. The newsletter, as well as containing information about Gary Peer and Associates and its staff also features fifteen small colour photographs of properties sold or rented including nine properties in the Glen Eira area. Under some of the photographs are a brief comment on the circumstances of sale, such as the number of bidders. Also included is a feature on the business ‘Texas Flower Rangers’ based in William Street, Balaclava, with a colour photograph of owners Linda and Rob Kras.gary peer and associates, krongold hayley, william street, peer gary, zelman sally, balaclava, kingston phillip, texas flower rangers, inkerman road, caughey jenny, kras linda, caulfield north, krongold darren, kras rob, raynes street, caulfield south, wild cherry road, ormond, balaclava road, clee street, mckinnon, muntz street, rose craddock place, wilks street, turner avenue, glen huntly, orrong road, orrong crescent, real estate agencies, real estate agents, property developers, auctions, leases, newsletters, florists -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - PMHPS Meeting, Women and early shipping, Leonie Foster, Glen Stuart, Jun 2001
Recording of PMHPS Meeting in June 2001. Recording done by Glen Stuart at Port Town Hall. Speaker was Leonie Foster regarding early shipping and women's involvement: shipwrecks. Recording duration 58:57transport - shipping, leonie foster -
Bendigo Military Museum
Film - PHOTOGRAPH, 1917
Fanny Isabella Nicol from Rochester enlisted as a Staff Nurse A.A.N.S reinforcements AIF age 30 years on 11.7.17. Embarked 31.8.17 and disembarked in Alexandria and served there and in Abassia. She served in the 17th, 31st, 71st General Hospitals and the 14th Aust General hospital. She was discharged from the AIF on 13.6.19. Refer 1797.5,1796.9, 2317.6, 2591.B&W copy of a photo re Fanny Isabella Nicol in uniform.on rear of photo is 1/25medicine - nursing, photograph - photography -
Vision Australia
Audio - Sound recording, Vision Australia, Around Vision Australia: Episode 12
Covering issues and news about Vision Australia and the opportunities it provides for clients, volunteers and staff. Host: Stephen Jolley with guest interviews by Valerie Thomas. Speeches made at the burying of the time capsule in the garden of Kooyong by Gerard Menses and Graeme Innes on November 25, 2005, as well as the launch of Carols by Candlelight. Valerie Thomas interviews Gina Davis, one of the youngest members of the Client Representative Council. Stephen wraps up the episode with a chat to Ashley Wood about the burying of the time capsule (to be unearthed in 2066), Carols by Candlelight tickets, calendars and cards for sale.1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, valerie thomas, stephen jolley, gerard menses, graeme innes, gina davis, ashley wood -
Vision Australia
Audio - Sound recording, Interview with Margaret Fialides, 20/2/1991
Oral history recording and transcript of interview of Margaret Fialides by Alan Nuske. Recorded as part of 'The Years Between: an oral history of the RVIB 1866-1991'. Staff recall how they came to be involved with the organisation and changes made during their tenure.1 oral history interview with Margaret Fialidesroyal victorian institute for the blind, allan nuske, margaret fialides, 3rph radio station, library, burwood school, oral history -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Oral history, Win & John MAY, Barb & Bob GARDINER, Ron STRANKS, Pat Grainger, 1995
Oral History of Win and John MAY, Barb and Bob GARDINER, Ron STRANKS. Period discussed 1940s and 1950s.. Discussing the cinema, Bay St traders and life in Port. Recording duration 01:03:20arts and entertainment - film/cinema, business and traders, bay street, win may, john may, barbara gardiner nee hegarty, robert (bob) gardiner, ron stranks -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), Scholar's Monthly Tickets, 1969
Set of two used yellow cloth back paper tickets with white front, printed in black ink, with price and number shown on the ticket. Space for an expiry date to be stamped on the ticket and name, address and school of the student. The 1969 Fare Schedule (Reg. Item 7041) shows these tickets. 1797.1 - $3.50, Scholar under 18 years, Ticket No. A 002701, form number TYE 3-580, issued to Denise Forster, of 424 Errard St, Mary's Mount school. Stamped with expiry date of "14 May 71". Under ticket number has been written number "2815", which could indicate a correction to the ticket number. 1797.2 - $2.50, Scholar under 15 years, Ticket No. A 006751, form number TYE 3-570, issued to Kerin Bolton, of 707 Barkly St, Sacred Heart school. Stamped with expiry date of "18 May 71". Under ticket number has been written number "6881", which could indicate a correction to the ticket number.trams, tramways, secv, ballarat, schools tickets -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: GOLF CLUB DANCE-A-THON
Dark blue sash with gold printing and light orange fringe - Lockington Golf Club Dance-A-Thon 1977. Sash is double to go over the shoulder. Where it joins near the end is an embroidered patch with a yellow and black waterwheel with a flag and crossed golf clubs in the centre. On the bottom Lockington is embroidered on a brown background.ephemera, mementoes, lockington golf club dance-a-thon 1, peter ellis collection, lockington golf club dance-a-thon 1977 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newsletter - The Grapevine Cuttings by Rob Upson - 'Said Hanrahan by John O'Brien', Oct 2002
Rob Upson became a volunteer at the Bendigo Visitor Centre in 1998. The Staff produced a monthly newsletter called ‘The Grapevine’. Being reasonably new to Bendigo, Rob became interested in its history and began writing articles to share with the volunteers. He called them ‘Grapevine Cuttings’ under the pen name of ‘Merlot’. Rob wrote about 90 articles over a period of 12 years until ‘The Grapevine’ was finally pruned and shutdown. Rob is a valuable volunteer for the Bendigo Historical Society.Article 43 of 65 Newsletters in PDF format from the Grapevine collection. history, bendigo, grapevine cuttings, said hanrahan by john o'brien -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newsletter, Ballarat Tramway Museum (BTM), "Fares Please!", 1996
Yields information about the operations of the BTM in 1996 and has a strong association with those involved., Yields information about the operations of the BTM in 1996 and has a strong association with those involved.Set of 6 "Fares Please!" Each page prepared as an A4 full size, photocopied reduced, copied and then folded into A5. Consolidated from other items or holdings from donations into a single year set of newsletters. All produced during 1996 .1 - Fares Please! January 1996 .2 - Fares Please! March 1996 .3 - Fares Please! May 1996 .4 - Fares Please! July 1996 .5 - Fares Please! - September 1996 .6 - Fares Please! - November 1996 All documents scanned as pdf images. museums btm, publicity -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), Tourist Ticket SEC 1/, 1943, overprinted 1947
Demonstrates ticketing systems in Ballarat and in particular the use of a tourist ticket to enable people to travel around the whole of Ballarat on the trams. Yields information about the ticketting system and how surplus stocks were overprinted for future use. The same ticket stock could be used in all three of the SEC provincial tramways.Set of four SECV - Ballarat Tourist Tickets - 1/- on light weight card, light manilla colour - printed originally for the years 1944, 1945 and 1946, overprinted in red ink for 1947, 1948 and 1949. See Reg. item 499 for another example of the original ticket and Reg Item 2108 for another set of four tickets. Printed in black ink/ Ticket Numbers BA202592, 93, 94 and 95 in body of ticket. Static number (1 - 7) on left and right indicate when validated, the route used on. Each ticket has been stamped "CANCELLED" Form No. TYE 2-17 trams, tramways, secv, ballarat, tourist ticket, tickets -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - CD, Sean Baker, The Borough, 2006
'The Borough', a play by Sean BARKER and the people of Port Melbourne, starring Suzie STAPLETON and Sean BARKER, Gasworks Theatre. Recorded at a performance February 2006. CD; black cover with photo of actorsarts and entertainment - community arts, sean barker, suzie stapleton, the borough - play -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - SOUVENIR SPOON, 1950's
Souvenir spoon. Rolex Bucherer. Lion and cross logo in bowl of spoon. Logo on handle.Bucherer of Switzerlandephemera, mementoes, souvenir spoon -
Greensborough Historical Society
Audio - Audio Cassette, Diamond Valley Choral Society, Concert, performed by Diamond Valley Choral Society 1975, 30/10/1975
A recording of a concert performance by the Diamond Valley Choral Society at Watsonia in 1975.1 audio cassette in clear plastic caseHandwritten on cassette: "DVCS Concert. Watsonia 30-10-75."diamond valley choral society, concerts -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Audio - Audio, Casette, Quoc Ca Uc Viet (Neu co khach Uc)
Possibly in Vietnamese language. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, Ballarat Tramway Museum (BTM), BTPS 5d - over stamped No value, 1974
Demonstrates the Museum's ticketing systems and ongoing production of tickets.Block of 200 tickets - light red ink on off white paper, original denomination 5c, lettered A 185600 to A 185799, headed Ballarat Tourist Tramway and over stamped "CHECK TICKETS NO CASH VALUE". The 200 tickets have been stapled onto a heavy cardboard back with a heavy metal staple. See also Reg. Item 2306 for over stamped 5c tickets using a different stamp. The tickets are in the style of the former State Electricity Commission of Victoria tramway tickets. Tickets originally printed for general use on the trams 1974. Later over stamped for use on trams as check tickets for passengers travelling on special trams etc. See Fare structure of BTM/BTPStrams, tramways, btm, tickets -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - Rectangular brass / tin box
Rectangular brass / tin box issued to allied servicemen Christmas 1914, organised by Princess Mary (daughter of King George V). the tin was presented to all the troops at War for Christmas containing a photo of King George and Queen Mary, a Christmas card tobacco or chocolate. Initially to seamen at sea and soldiers at the front but widened as many thought they missed out. Funding the Christmas boxes were organised by public donation.Tin lid impressed with a female head in profile encircled with a wreath, and two "M". The tin is dated Christmas 1914. Around the edges the names of the allied countries are noted including France, Russia and Japanchristmas box, christmas 1914 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Set of 5 decimal and 1 pre-decimal current MMTB or MTA tram tickets, 1960's to 1980's
Set of 5 decimal and 1 pre-decimal current MMTB or MTA tram tickets. A variety of small size (58H x 26W) or large format (68H x 31W) tickets. All on off white paper. All numbers in black ink. .1 - 1/- No. 904547, black printing on off white paper - now quite dirty. .2 - 15c - Pensioner with large capital P, black printing, No. A 221725. .3 - 35c - MTA ticket - pink - K250903. .4 - 60c, brown printing, Aa 810917 and Bh 640165 .5 - 70c - MTA ticket - green, B210073 - has dirt marks.trams, tramways, tickets, mmtb, mta, the met -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - SHOWBAGS COLLECTION: O-SO-LITE SELF RAISING FLOUR SHOWBAG
O-So-Lite self raising flour showbag. The bag is quite simple in design with the words O-So-Lite self-raising flour in blue on a white background. Both side of the bag are the same. There are four bags in different conditions.business, retail, advertising, business advertising usually found at agricultural shows and other promotional activities. -
Kadimah Jewish Cultural Centre and National Library
Programme, Tevye and his Daughters; 1967
Performed by Viennese Theatre Sydneydovid herman theatre, owen grant, anita sternhell, putzi lederman, vivian lasse, caroline weight, edith weiner, inge wohrisek, peter wolf, hans fleischer, harry weiss, henri szeps, fred artman, elsa linton- children: belinda felzen, leah gotlib, debra kamil, robin meerkin, lewis bloom, philip splitter -
Canterbury History Group
Ephemera - "Mulberry Hill" 40 Balwyn Avenue Canterbury
Real Estate Advertisement for the sale of "Mulberry Hill" Includes sketch of the exterior of the house, photographs of the exterior and interior plus floor planscanterbury, balwyn road, mulberry hill, sinclair & co -
Canterbury History Group
Ephemera - Realisation Auction 205 Canterbury Road, Canterbury, 2002
Real estate advertisement for the sale of 205 Canterbury Road, Canterbury( [previously Pixie Fashions) by auction on Wednesday 20 November [2002]. Includes coloured photographs of the exterior and interior of Pixie Fashionscanterbury, canterbury road, canterbury buildings, victorian style, pixie fashions, clothing shops, shops -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - G ALICE JONES COLLECTION: ENVELOPE, 1941/1945
G. Alice Jones Collection; Envelope. Hand printed in black ink on a white envelope is "War Time Petrol Ration Tickets". The envelope is lined inside with blue ink. On the back is strips of dry glue for sealing. Box 625petrol ration tickets -
Thompson's Foundry Band Inc. (Castlemaine)
Audio - Audio recording, Four Little Maids, Circa 2006
This is a recording of the Contest entry for the Thompsons Foundry Band at the Bendigo Competitionsfour mp3 files. Recorded at a Bendigo Eisteddfod in the mid 2000's and conducted by Ed WilcoxThis is a recording of the Contest entry for the Thompsons Foundry Band at the Bendigo Competitionsthompson's foundry band, ed wilcox -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, Sovereign Hill and Gold Museum, For SEC tram 36 in Melbourne 1971, Sep. 1971
Ticket or Pass printed in green ink on light card for travel on Ballarat Tram 36 while in Melbourne during Tourist Development week 1971. Titled "Hawthorn Tramways Trust", and issued by Sovereign Hill Ballarat. See image for layout etc. Not numbered. Filed with item 923 on the back of a church newsletter, with cuts for the corners of the piece of paper to fit into.trams, tramways, sovereign hill, tourism, tickets, melbourne, hawthorn -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Audio - 45 R.P.M. Record, c 1950's
Owned - purchased and played by Barbara Gardiner 1950'sCircular record 45 R.P.M. Frank Sinatra. Four songs with orchestral accompaniment.|Stormy weather|September Song|My Blue Heaven|Ol' man RiverColumbiamusical instruments, accessories -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, Video, Vietnam: a television history: America's Enemy, 1954-1967 (Copy 1)
vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation, american