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Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Pamphlet - CoPP's Port Melbourne foreshore strategy, City of Port Phillip, Port Melbourne Foreshore Strategy, 1995
The Port Melbourne Foreshore Strategy, prepared during the time of the commissioners, was an attempt to create a framework to manage anticipated development pressuresPamphlet advertising the City of Port Phillip's Port Melbourne foreshore strategy, 1995 (see also 967)town planning, local government - city of port phillip -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Ceremonial object - Ushabti of Taweret-Khaiti, Circa 1292 BC
Ushabti are tiny anthropoid (human-shaped) figures placed in the tombs of wealthy Egyptians. They were intended to do the work of the deceased in the afterlife. This purpose is implied through their name, which may have derived from the Egyptian word “to answer”. The Burke Museum in Beechworth is home to a particular ancient Egyptian Ushabti figure. This artefact was donated to the Museum in 1875. No details about how it left Egypt, arrived in Australia, and where it was located before this donation are known. The Nineteenth Century, when this artefact was donated, was a period when many museums acquired items of ancient Egyptian heritage. Many of these items were procured in less than desirable circumstances, having often been looted from ancient tombs and sold to tourists without documentation as to their original location and/or accompanying grave goods. These artefacts were also divested through partage (the trading of artefacts for funds); however, the latter is unlikely to have been the case for this artefact. Since the Ushabti was donated by an unknown donor, it is likely to have been in a private collection rather than an institution. Ushabti can be dated using iconographic analysis which is non-invasive and provides a comprehensive study of the artefact. The later period of the 18th Dynasty marked the beginning of an increase in both the inclusion of Ushabti as essential funerary items and the creation of Ushabti with tools. From this period, they are no longer depicted without tools. Depictions of tools including gardening hoes are frequently depicted grasped in the Ushabti’s hands whilst items like the seed-bag are depicted hanging on the back rather than in an alternative position. This Ushabti figure grasps a gardening hoe and a mattock and a small seed bag surrounded by a yoke bearing water jars are depicted on the upper back of the Ushabti. These features are essential in helping narrow this dating to the late 18th and before the early 20th Dynasty. The position of this seed bag also provides dating information. In the early 18th Dynasty this bag was consistently drawn on the front of the figurine; however, by the reign of Seti I, this feature moved to the back. Thus, since the seed bag is located on the back of this Ushabti, it cannot date to the early 18th Dynasty. By the 19th Dynasty, Ushabti’s were increasingly made from either faience or terracotta. The availability of these materials in Egypt resulted in the increase of Ushabti production with tombs containing many more figurines than previously seen. The Ushabti held by the Burke collections is made from terracotta. Terracotta was rarely used for Ushabti before and during the early 18th Dynasty with only the odd appearance until the late 18th Dynasty and becoming common through that period until the late Third Intermediate Period. Whilst the face has been damaged, there is no evidence for the Ushabti having been provided with an Osirian false beard. This omission rules out a dating of later than the 25th Dynasty when beards became prominent. The inscriptions also date the Ushabti to the New Kingdom. This is because of the use of sḥḏ (“to illuminate”) with Wsjr (“Osiris”) which only occurs in these periods. Therefore, considering all these elements, the Ushabti can be confidently be dated to between the late 18th to early 19th dynasty.Artefacts like this Ushabti are no longer exclusively representative of their origins in burial assemblages and significance in the mythology of the Egyptian afterlife but are also significant for the accumulated histories they have gained through travel. The movement of this artefact from Egypt to Australia allows insight into the collecting habits of the 19th century, and in particular, the reception of ancient Egyptian artefacts in small rural museums. The procurement of Egyptian artefacts was a social trend around the late 1800s to early 1900s. Egyptian artefacts were considered curiosities and recognised for their ability to attract public attention to museums. They were also utilised in Australian museums, like the Burke Museum, to connect the collection to one of the oldest civilisations known to man and since Australia was considered a “young” country by European settlers, this was vital and derived from an interest in Darwin’s “Origin of the Species” 1859. Furthermore, there was a culture of collecting in the 1800s amongst the affluent in English society which led to the appearance of many Egyptian artefacts in private collections. The acquisition of this Ushabti figure is not certain, but it was likely donated from a private collection rather than an institution. This particular artefact is significant as an example of a high-quality Ushabti representative of those produced during the late 18th or early 19th century. It provides insight into the individualism of an Ushabti and the mythology of ancient Egypt. It also provides an example of the types of items required in the tomb assemblages of this period and reinforces the importance of ensuring the successful afterlife of the deceased through art. This Ushabti belonged to a woman named Taweret-Khaiti, Chantress of Amun, in the late 18th Dynasty or early 19th Dynasty (c.1292 BC) of the Egyptian New Kingdom. It likely comes from an undetermined tomb in the locality of Thebes. This figure is made from Nile silt clay (a polyester terracotta; clay sourced from the banks of the Nile River) which was a popular material for Ushabti construction in the early 19th Dynasty. It is in a fair state of preservation (with the exception of a break through the centre) and originally made to a high quality. The face has been damaged but the eyes and eyebrows are clearly marked with black ink and the sclera painted white. The Ushabti is painted a light brown/yellow colour and features a vertical line of inscription down the lower front. The Ushabti wears a large wig and and a schematic collar. The arms are painted light brown and depicted crossed with bracelets around the wrists. It grasps a hoe and mattock. A yellow seed-basket is depicted on the Ushabti’s back. These features represent the likelihood that this particular Ushabti was intended to complete farm work for the deceased in the next life. There would have been additional Ushabti of similar design within the tomb who worked under the supervision of a foreman Ushabti. The foreman Ushabti would be depicted dressed in the clothing of the living. The inscriptions are painted freehand in black ink and written in a vertical column from the base of the collar to the foot pedestal on the front of the Ushabti. The owner of the Ushabti could elect to have the figures inscribed with their name, the Ushabti spell and any other details they deemed necessary. In the case of this example, the Ushabti is inscribed with the owner’s details and is an abbreviated version of the standard Ushabti formula. This formula ensured that the Ushabti would complete the desired task in the afterlife when called upon by the deceased. Ushabti which were not inscribed would represent their intended purpose through design; however, this Ushabti, like most made in the late 18th Dynasty, conveys its purpose both through both design and inscription. The inscription is as follows: sHD wsir nbt pr Smayt imn tA-wr(t)-xai(ti) mAa xrw which translates to: "The illuminated one, the Osiris (the deceased), the mistress of the household, Chantress of Amun, Taweret-Khaiti, true of voice (justified)"ancient egypt -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Pamphlet - The Girls' Guild, Guild Costume
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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, 39 Blackburn Road Blackburn, 1/08/1993
Woodard's pamphlet for the sale of 39 Blackburn Road, Blackburn, built about 1888. Sold for $225,000, August 1993.blackburn road, blackburn, no 39 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Scholar's Yearly Concession Ticket", 1975 to 1977
Set of two clothed backed paper tickets, printed as a MMTB "Scholar's Yearly Concession Ticket", for Seniors and one paper ticket contained within a plastic envelope. Gives condition of use on the outside cover. Each issue to Roderick Atkins. Each lists the various terms for which they were available and available from Cotham and Glenferrie Road, to Callantinia Road, Scotch College. Two sections. .1 - Orange cloth, Senior 1975, cost not shown No. 18 .2 - red cloth, Senior 1976, cost $39.00 No. 203 issued at Doncaster Depot .3 - light yellow paper within a plastic envelope, Senior 1976, cost $39, No. 42583, issued at Kew Depot. See Reg Item 5571 for other examples of item 3trams, tramways, mmtb, tickets, schools, schools tickets, scholar's tickets -
Clunes Museum
Pamphlet - ADVERTISING CARD
.1 PROGRAMME FOR CLUNES BOOKTOWN FESTIVAL 2016 .2 ADVERTISING CARD FOR CLUNES BOOKTOWN FESTIVAL 2016 .3 BOOKMARK FOR 2016 BOOKTOWN FESTIVALbooktown 2015, booktown 2016 -
Melbourne Legacy
Sign, Comradeship Room
A sign that originally hung near the Comradeship room where Legatees met regularly.Comradeship meetings were very important to the Legatees. Legatees supported each other by coming together for various events throughout the year. Yellow hand painted board with rounded edges and black text. Four holes through board. Top section is painted in gloss, lower section in low sheen.comradeship, legatee event -
Canterbury History Group
Ephemera - Maling's Estate, 1923
Copy of the advertisng brochure for the sale of 110 building blocks comprising the Maling Estate. c1924surrey hills, duncan & weller, malings estate, whitehorse road, ross street, weybridge street, grovedale road, james street, maling family, land sales, land subdivision -
Numurkah & District Historical Society
Sign - "Baltic Separators" sign
Rectangular tin sign advertising Baltic Separators. Has yellow and brown print on brown backgroundsee photodairy, milking, separator, machine, farming, agriculture, sign -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Poster - Voyager disaster appeal, 1964
Given to PMH&PS by the local RSL Branch on their closure in May 1998. Note reference to this appeal in editorial in The Record 9.5.1964 p.2, 'A Voyager Reflection'Large, hand lettered poster 'Voyager disaster appeal' - maroon, blue and yellow paintsocieties clubs unions and other organisations, returned services league, rsl, hmas voyager -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newsletter, Rail Tram & Bus Union (RTBU), "Secretary's Newsletter October 2009", 10/2009
Newsletter - titled "Secretary's Newsletter October 2009", issued by the Tram and Bus division of the RTBU. Has a photo of Lou Di Gregorio. Has items about the re-franchising of Yarra Trams, new EBA with Yarra, Myki introduction, Industry Fund Financial Planning, and redevelopment of Preston Workshops into a running depot/workshop, including repair of trams by United which was shown to be too expensive.Yields information about the activities of the RTBU during 2009.Newsletter - folded A3 sheet, full colourtrams, tramways, rtbu, yarra trams, united group, eba, franchising -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, The Met, "Met ticketing explained", Dec. 1989
Pamphlet - DL 3 fold full colour printed on gloss paper titled "Met ticketing explained", at the time of the introduction of scratch tickets. Advises on 60 plus tickets, where they could be purchased, the ticket itself, how to be used, removal of conductors on trams and tram safety for passengers. Has logos of The Met, 7 eleven, The Met, and Amcal on the rear. Has a 1 Dec. 1989 introduction date.trams, tramways, scratch tickets, the met, tickets, 60 plus, conductors -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Pamphlet (Item) - Ansett Rolls Royce Tay Mk620 For The Fokker 100
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University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newsletter - Folder of Newsletters, VCAH McMillan, Estafette Distance Learning Centre, May 1987-1993
vcah, victorian college of agriculture and horticulture, distance learning, mcmillan campus -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Which is your street? The choice is yours, 1985
'The Choice is yours' by Blackburn and District Tree Preservation Society, 1985.'The Choice is yours' by Blackburn and District Tree Preservation Society, 1985.'The Choice is yours' by Blackburn and District Tree Preservation Society, 1985.environment, blackburn and district tree preservation society, native plants -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Poster - Framed Poster, Framed poster depicting Badges of the Australian Army - Corps - Units
Badges of the Australian Army - Corps - Units -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Pamphlet - Ercildoune
This folder contains one item about the station called 'Ercildoune also owned by Sir Samuel Wilson for a time: Two copies of an undated, four page typed pamphlet compiled by Rodney Davidson and Lindsay E Jenkins for the National Trust of Australia (Victoria), titled, The Story of Ercildoune. It provides a comprehensive history of the property Ercildoune. The front cover of one of the pamphlets includes a black and white photograph (76mmm x 114mm) of the exterior of Ercildoune.davidson rodney, jenkins lindsay e, ercildoune, wilson samuel sir, architectural features -
Canterbury History Group
Ephemera - "Hopetoun: c1910, 1/02/2011 12:00:00 AM
Real estate advertisement from the Weekly Review for the auction of "Hopetoun"c1910, 5 Hopetoun Road Canterbury.Includes two pages of coloured interior and exterior photographscanterbury, hopetoun, hopetoun avenue, swimming pools, golden mile, edwardian style -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - BENDIGO NORTH PRIMARY SCHOOL COLLECTION: BANNER
Royal blue fabric banner, white writing, white fringing on bottom. Written on banner ' Primary 1267 Bendigo North School.bendigo, education, bendigo north primary school -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Exercise Book, Keith Stodden, "Tickets 3", 1980's to 1987
Exercise or Mapping book - Australian Mapping book, yellow cover with mathematical tables on the rear, plain paper, 64 pages holding tickets collected by Keith Stodden. Titled "Tickets 3". Tickets have been positioned using stamp hinges. Pages 1 - 10 - Misc., tickets, airlines, buses, tours and entry - NZ and Australia 11 - Painted tram and Neighbourhood 12 - 17 - ditto, travel cards, theatre and MTA single journey 18 - 21 - Misc. tickets, Canada, 22 - 24 - VLine, NSW, 25 - 34 - Theatre, Transporting Art, VLine Parcels, MMTB and Vic passes, Bendigo, St Kilda Line rail, airlines 35 - 36 - Misc. including Pennyroyal, Tasmania. 37 - Airline, ETRB, Skybus 38 - Theatre 39 - 42 - Airline, Whyalla, Theatre, Travelcard 43 - 44 - Theatre, bus, rail and Sydney 45 - 46 - Neighbourhood, coaches, MTA Travelcard, theatre 47 - 51 - TMSV, theatre, rail Neighbourhood 52 - Ansett, Skybus 53 - 57 - scratch tickets, 58 - 59 - theatre 60 - 61 - Sydney, CityRail, 62 - 64 - Neighbourhood, The Met, short trip and Transporting Arttrams, tramways, tickets, the met, mmtb, adelaide, sec, tmsv, sydney, buses -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Local history collection
Pamphlet detailing local history collection held by Nunawading Library and Information Service.Pamphlet detailing local history collection held by Nunawading Library and Information Service.Pamphlet detailing local history collection held by Nunawading Library and Information Service.public libraries, city of nunawading, nunawading library, local history -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Arts Victoria, Barbara Mau, Michael McLeod, "Melbourne's Painted Trams", c1990
Pamphlet - 6 fold - titled "Melbourne's Painted Trams - detailing six of Melbourne's - cut with a serrated edges on the left and right hand sides and the base in the outline of a tramcar. Tram 824 - Alex Danko 814 - Philip Faulks 829 - Lin Onus 837 - Terry Matassoni 726 - Jenny Watson 760 - Brett Colquhoun Notes the involvement of the Hearth Foundation and Arts Victoria. 4 copies held.trams, tramways, transporting art, decorated trams, melbourne, tram 824, tram 814, tram 829, tram 837, tram 726, tram 760 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Yarra Trams, "A Centenary of electric trams - A Melbourne celebration", 2006
Double sided A4 sheet, on plain paper, printed in colour, titled "A Centenary of electric trams - A Melbourne celebration" - looking at the design of The Centenary Art Tram" designed by Millimetre for Yarra Trams and Siemens. Looks at the design of the tram, The brief, the solution and has the individual drawings of the various types of tram with notes. Note some the notes on the trams, eg the W class are incorrect. See Reg Item 843.4 for a photo of the tram - 5006. See Reg Item 1215 as well. 2nd copy added 7-1-2015 from donation of Adam Chandler - 24-12-2015.trams, tramways, centenary, yarra trams, siemens, decorated trams, transporting art, 100 years of electric trams, tram 5006 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Poster - Poster, Information Board, 4 RAR, Vietnam, May 1971 to March 1972
Brief history of unit in Vietnam including Honour Roll, three colour Photograph. 1st photograph - Pte PJ 'Jim' Flower 4 RAR SVN 1971. 2nd photograph - Pte DT Tom Hanley and Pte Terry A Croton (smoking) 1971. 3rd photograph - 4 RAR Soldiers on 3 Cav M1113 Phuoc Tuy 1971,4 rar, pte jim flower, pte tom hanley, pte terry croton, poster, information board, phuoc tuy, lt col jim hughes mc, wo1 w.t.c. "wally" thompson, operation ivanhoe, battle of nui le -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Index to Newsletter, 1/04/2015 12:00:00 AM
Index to the Newsletters of the Whitehorse Historical Society.Index to the Newsletters of the Whitehorse Historical Society, formerly Nunawading & District Historical Society, May 1967 to Nov/Dec 2014, comp. by Lyn Athan and Valerie Marshall.Index to the Newsletters of the Whitehorse Historical Society. nunawading & district historical society inc., whitehorse historical society inc., city of nunawading, city of whitehorse, indexes -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Tour Booking Form, McCrindle of Choo Choo Restaurant, "Last Day - Cheetham Salt Ltd", Oct. 1983
Tour booking form, ticket and small note, titled "Last Day - Cheetham Salt Ltd", for a tour of the Laverton works of Cheetham Salt on 30/10/1993, arranged by the Bellarine Railway, Puffing Billy and the TMSV. Two bus departures 8.30am and 1pm. Gives highlights of the proposed tour and booking conditions.trams, tramways, tickets, tours, pbps, light railways -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Pamphlet, Historical Hike of East Ringwood, 1996
20 points of Interest September 1996 -
Vision Australia
Ceremonial object - Object, Harrison Brothers & Howson, Ceremonial trowel
Sir Edward Mitchell was the chairman of the Edward Wilson trust, which enabled the building of the Braille Library during a time of great economic turbulence due to the last months of World War 1. This commemorative trowel was given to him in thanks for his (and the trust's support) of the project, which would ultimately provide a great resource to blinded soldiers who were prepared and able to learn Braille. In addition to the area housing the Braille collection itself, an entrance hall, reading room, secretarial office and hall also provided space for reading, administration of the collection and opportunities for social or recreational activities.1 silver plated trowel with handle inside boxPresented to Sir Edward Mitchell K.C., K.C.M.C. on the occasion of his laying the foundation stone of the new library for the Victorian Association of Braille Writers October 28th 1918. (Inside box lid: By Special Appointment Harrison Bros & Howson, Sheffield, England Cutlers to His Majesty)victorian association of braille writers, sir edward wilson -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, An English Style
435 Mitcham Road, Mitcham. Estate Agent's advertising brochure(illust)mitcham road, mitcham, no 435 -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Special event program, Civic Anzac Commemoration, 1939
Program for a civic ANZAC commemoration, presented by the City of St Kilda, at St Kilda Town Hall on 23 April 1939.Grey coloured card and single sheet of white paper folded, stapled together and printed in blue.anzac, anzac day, city of st kilda