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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - TAMING THE WILDERNESS, 1985
Taming The Wilderness, One family's contribution to irrigation in Australia.Primarily the story of the senior partner of the firm of Davies Brothers, John Herbert, and his family, it is a tribute to the many early contractors who were so largely responsible for Australia's development as a prosperous country. 94 pages with black and white photographs.A E Lawrenceaustralia, history, water supplies, water supply, irrigation, australian history, davies family. -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Magazine (item) - Newsletter, Mission to Seafarers Victoria, Ship to Shore , Issue 1 1997, January/February 1997
Ship to Shore was first printed in 1997. Inspired by the Jottings From Our Log, this modern version is generally published quarterly (Summer, Autumn, Winter, Spring) Articles are written by the mission's staff and give updates about shipping and seafaring news, staff, events, board Committee, heritage. It is sent by post or email to supporters, members, volunteers and friends of the mission. It is also available to the public in the Flying Angel club and online on the website. This is the first Ship to Shore; the first year it was a bi-monthly newsletter.Ship to Shore is a valable source of informationship to shore, mission to seamen, mission to seafarers, flinders street, melbourne, victoria, news, events, open house, seafaring life, shipping, sailors, seamen, sponsors, marketing, flying angel, staff, chaplains, heritage, community, xmas, christmas, welfare, board members, rodney oliver, noyoun park, korean, bryce amner, sally cloke, cottage -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK ''HISTORY OF THE KELLY GANG & THEIR PURSUERS'' BY J.J.KENNEALLY
Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 306 softcover book by J. J. Kenneally called 'The Complete Inner History of the Kelly Gang and their Pursuers'. Foreword by G. C. Stanley with several B & W photos and drawings of locations and characters and one map of Kelly country. Published and printed in 1934 by H. Hearne & Co, Pty. Ltd., Melbourne. Catalogue sticker ''2191 KEN'' on spine.J. J. Kenneallybooks, collections, history, alec h chisholm collection, ned kelly, kelly gang, j.j.kenneally, history -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Ferdinand von Mueller, Introduction to Botanic Teachings at the Schools of Victoria, 1877, 1877 (exact)
Ferdinand von Mueller was an examiner of botany at the Ballarat School of Mines (SMB) between 1880 and 1888. During that era he was active in donating related items to the School. When the Ballarat School of Mines Council agreed to introduce pharmacy and botany classes in 1879, it was apparent students would require access to botanical specimens in order to further their studies. Council members, who were inspired by the work of Baron Ferdinand von Mueller, authorised development of an area along the School's northern boundary, fronting Lydiard Street South, and oversaw the establishment of the new Botanical Gardens. Baron von Mueller took a practical role the development of SMB's Botanical Gardens from the beginning. He became a generous benefactor who 'donated collections of seeds and leguminous fodder plants, including valued grasses of interest and use to agriculturalists and graziers generally' to SMB over many years. Ferdinand von Mueller's entry on the University of Ballarat Honour Roll can be found at http://www.ballarat.edu.au/curator/honour-roll/honourroll_von_mueller.shtml A light brown, hardcovered book of 152 pages. Chapters include Eucalyptus Trees; Wattles or Acacias; Casuarinas or Sheoaks; Cypress Pines or Sandarac trees; Exocarpos trees of Natice Cherry trees; Mistletoes; Native Honeysuckles or Banksias; Bellflower, Lobelia and Goodenia; Heaths; Correas; Mallow; Buttercups and Clematis; Cruciferous Plants; Mints; Orchids; grasses; ferns. The book has numerous botanical line drawings, and a comprehensive index.Inside front cover "J. Clement Souter M.D."victorian, schools, botany, ferdinand von mueller, von mueller, botanic illustrations, j. clement souter -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Slide - Colour transparency
Thomas Stoddart, bought 12 marble statues during a visit to Carrara in Italy and gave them, together with Sicilian marble pedestals, to the citizens of Ballarat. The statues were unveiled by the Governor of Victoria on Queen Victoria’s birthday, 24 May 1884 and are located throughout the gardens.View of the gardensballarat botanical gardens, trees, parks, lawns, flowers, pathways, thomas stoddart, marble, statues, carrara, italy, 1884, fernery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - BENDIGO & EASTER FAIR, 1972
Bendigo tram at Eaglehawk.slide, bendigo, bendigo trams., bendigo trams -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide, Floodwater, Towyn Close, Lower Plenty, November 1971, 1971
35 mm colour positive transparency Mount - Agfacolor Service (Blue)floods, lower plenty, towyn close -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book - British Passport, 1958 approx
Passport for Joyce Suto a member of the Whitehorse Historical Society who migrated to Australia in 1958Black British passportdocuments, identification -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-1918 Vol 7
This book was part of a large group of books referred to as the Pattison Collection, which belonged to the Warrnambool Public Library, part of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute. About RALPH ERIC PATTISON and the ‘PATTISON COLLECTION’ The ‘Pattison Collection’ is a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, 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 WMI was led to ask the City Council to take it over in 1911 due to a lack of financial support. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Public Library as it was then called. Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up a home in Warrnambool. In 1935 when Pattison accepted the 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 NEW WARRNAMBOOL LIBRARY 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 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. 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. Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-1918 Vol 7 Author: C.E.W. Bean Publisher: Angus & Robertson Ltd Date: 1941 Further Information: In Sinai and Palestine 1914 - 1918The label on the spine cover with typed text H 940.40994 OFF Paste down front end paper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service.flagstaff hil, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, official history of australia in the war of 1914-1918 vol 7, c.e.w. bean -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book, Education Department of Victoria, The Victorian Readers, 1989
A series of 8 readers written to assist children to learn to read.A series of 8 books encased in a cardboard holder.fictionA series of 8 readers written to assist children to learn to read.reading, books, victorian education department -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, The Argus, The Argus students' practical notebook Volume 6, 1953
The Students' Practical Notebook appeared each Saturday in the Argus newspaper, to assist students with their education. This book is a compilation of articles from 1953. It includes words and phrases, science, famous composers, legends of Australian Aborigines and stories of the ages. .An historical view of education and children's interests.192p., illus.education, school work -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Robin Boyd, 1970
Colour slide in a mount. Public transport, JapanMade in Australia / 32 / MAY 70M3slide, robin boyd -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Magazine, Vaughan Mawbey, "A Streetcar named Delight", c1980
Centre page spread of an article titled "A Streetcar named Delight", from the Australasian Post - undated - c1980 about the Melbourne W2 class trams operating in Seattle, Washington. Written by Vaughan Mawbey, gives details of the trams, the construction background of the tramway, some local stories and identities associated with the tramways. Has a number of photos including W2 518. Noted Sir Rupert Hamer was at the opening.trams, tramways, seattle, w2 class, usa -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Book, Alexander 'Sandy' McNab, We Were the First : The Unit History of No. 1 Independent Company
Hard Cover without Dust Jacket – 242 pagesnon-fiction -
Melton City Libraries
Programme, Melton Amateurs, c.1970
Mabel nee Abraham Rogers produced, wrote and acted for the “ Melton Amateurs” theatrical group established in 1950. The group performed Revues, Pantomimes, one and three act plays, Musical Comedy and Melodramas. In 1960 it lapsed for a time and from 1967 onwards more shows were successfully produced by Mabel. A creative producer and writer, audiences at the Melton Mechanics Institute enjoyed the performances of Gilbert and Sullivan and excerpts from the many Musicals of the era. She skillfully wrote scripts interweaving with songs and topical local dialogue successfully drawing out the talents of all the cast members. About “Melton Amateurs” and forerunners….. Melton people have always been Active in giving and enjoying Concerts and Amateur Theatricals presented by local talent. Wile is it not possible to mention everybody; names like George Gardiner, Stan Hardy, Jim Murchison, Rita Summers, Annie Riddell, Ethel MacPherson, Harold Bainbridge, Jack Mcguire, Greta Jongebloed, Mary Coburn, Elsie McCorkell, Linda Cameron, Marjorie Myers, Aggie Ross, Bob Butler, bring happy memories to older residents. Over the years, the names change, but the talent is always there, and freely used to give pleasure to others. the Caledonian Society was active about 1925. The Melton Competitions, 1937-37 were very successful and attracted much local and outside talent. The Melton Social and Dramatic Club was operative during the same years, and gave several shows. The first “Melton Amateurs” production was a Revue, in 1950. This was followed by other Reviews, Pantomimes, One-act and Three-act plays, and Musical Comedy. Do you remember Bessie, bob and Barrie Bardsley, and Shirley and Marie Jongebloed, Shirley Wallace, Bill Abraham, Joan Jenkins, Peg Arandt, Winifred Fraser and many other? "Comedy Tonight" prrogramme by the Melton Amateurslocal identities -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - VIEWS OF BENDIGO: N.J.CAIRE
Book, soft cover, cream pages. On front 'Views of Bendigo. N.J. Caire.' Inside front cover is a stamp ' National Trust of Aust (Vic) Central Victorian Branch'. Preface written by James Lerk (1979) and introduction written by Frank Cusack. Book contains 52 photos of Bendigo taken by N.J. Caire.bendigo, history, n.j. caire 'views of bendigo'x -
Mont De Lancey
Book, Union Tune Book, Unknown
An introduction to singing prepared with a view to assist those who wish to acquire a sufficient knowledge of the science to sing the praises of God correctly; and also to encourage the cultivation of vocal music in schools. It is of use for beginners.A very damaged antique brown and black covered introduction to singing music book. The title page is missing. The spine has four double gold bands with the title printed in gold lettering. It has 319 songs or hymns included as well as Preliminary remarks addressed to learners, musical characters, intervals, time, diatonic scale, major and minor modes or keys and transposition.non-fictionAn introduction to singing prepared with a view to assist those who wish to acquire a sufficient knowledge of the science to sing the praises of God correctly; and also to encourage the cultivation of vocal music in schools. It is of use for beginners.music books, singing books, singing -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Magazine (item) - CAC The Aeroplane magazine plane and engine drawings Bristol Vickers Viscount Armstrong Canadair Fairey Handley Page Provost jet Twin Pioneer Short Seamew Westland Siddeley de Havilland Super Sprite Napier Orenda Olympus Nomad Rolls Royce Avon Agricola Edgar Percival, CAC the aeroplane magazine plane and engine drawings 1956
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Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Magazine - Haeusler Collection - Woman's Budget Weekly, Sungravure, 1921
The "Woman's Budget" was published in Sydney, Australian from January 1906 until November 1934. This is issue Number 810, released on July 30, 1921. It includes articles related to Australian and overseas stories and society news, short stories, fashion, handicraft and patterns, recipes and a wide range of advertising. As on this cover, 'I.X.L. Jams' and 'Hean's Tonic Nerve Nuts' were regular advertisers. It was printed by S. Bennett Ltd. in Sydney, Australia who were taken over by Associated Newspapers in 1929.Women's Budget', July 30, 1921 is printed on unstapled newsprint quality paper with a red and black cover featuring a picture of a young girl holding a hoop.non-fictionThe "Woman's Budget" was published in Sydney, Australian from January 1906 until November 1934. This is issue Number 810, released on July 30, 1921. It includes articles related to Australian and overseas stories and society news, short stories, fashion, handicraft and patterns, recipes and a wide range of advertising. As on this cover, 'I.X.L. Jams' and 'Hean's Tonic Nerve Nuts' were regular advertisers. It was printed by S. Bennett Ltd. in Sydney, Australia who were taken over by Associated Newspapers in 1929.women's magazine, women's periodicals, womens social history -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
book - It Wouldn't Have Happened in My Day, Russell Walker, 1997
An anthology of poetry dedicated to " those former primary students of the North East / Upper Murray Region of Victoria whose ideas and imaginations are indirectly responsible for many of the poems printed in this volume."An anthology of poetry. It consists of 73 pages including black and white Illustrations stapled down the centre.fictionAn anthology of poetry dedicated to " those former primary students of the North East / Upper Murray Region of Victoria whose ideas and imaginations are indirectly responsible for many of the poems printed in this volume."north east victoria, upper murray region, poetry -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Beauglehole, A. C, The distribution and conservation of vascular plants in the south west area, Victoria, 1984
iv, 124 p. : ill., maps (some col.) ; 21 x 29 cm.botany -- victoria, southwestern. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Josefsberg, Anne, The National Service Experience of Five National Servicemen, 1965 to 1971
A thesis of five National sericemen who fought in Vietnam WarA thesis of five National sericemen who fought in Vietnam Warvietnam war, 1961-1975, national service -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION: MEN UNDERGROUND
Slide. Two miners drilling, possibly charging up explosives.mine, gold, two miners drilling., bendigo mines-jack hattam collection. -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide, Joh Ebeli, Preserving parts of the old Baker's house, corner of York Street and Main Road, Eltham, c.Sep. 1979
The old weatherboard building, possibly dating from the 1860s, comprised a dwelling with a shop in the front room opening off a timber verandah deck which directly fronted the Main Road footpath. At the rear is a brick building of much later date which was for many years used for the bakery. The buildings were demolished for flat construction. Joh Ebeli and Elwers Howard endeavoured to preserve some parts of the house.35 mm colour positive transparency Mount - Agfachrome Professional black (Germany) 4 dotsmain road, old eltham bakery, york street -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION: LANCASHIRE BOILER
Slide. .Elevation drawing of a Lancashire Boiler, showing boiler set in a brick surround.No 36 printed on bottom of slidemine, gold, lancashire boiler., bendigo mines-jack hattam collection. -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book - The story of Aircraft
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Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Book, The Battle of Long Tan
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Kadimah Jewish Cultural Centre and National Library
Programme, Purim Concert 21 Mar 1954; 1954
M.C. J. Giligichdovid herman theatre, i. raymer, y. rabinovich, m. rochlin, j giligich, ray somina, a. hurvitz, b. rozen, e. honig, j. bluthal -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Copley, Greg, Australians in the Air
At last an accurate record of Australians in the air!At last an accurate record of Australians in the air!aeronautics - australia - history, aviation. australia, 1800-1975 -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - An outline of how the ejector seat evolved and noting it evolved much earlier than most might think, EJECT! EJECT!, Bryan Philpott, EJECT! EJECT!, 1989
An outline of how the ejector seat evolved and noting it evolved much earlier than most might think, EJECT! EJECT!Cover jacket showing close up colour photo of man in ejector seat in operation at top of page, blue sky, title in red.non-fictionAn outline of how the ejector seat evolved and noting it evolved much earlier than most might think, EJECT! EJECT!