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Apollo Bay Museum
Audio - School memories
Hear Val Flitton, Norma Begely Gordon Currie on school memories. Created as part of the Heart Maps projectapollo bay, school, oral history -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Magazine - Magazine - Shoreline Guide to the Good Life in Portland District Vol. 3 No.7, 1983, Nov-83
Eight page 'Shoreline' magazine, loose leaf, guide to 'the good life' in Portland District, free. Published monthly. Vol. 3 No. 7 November 1983. Black and blue print on cover, black and white photo of Roger and gretta Cameron in period costume, inside pages white with black print. -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Currency - Coin, 1890
This Great Britain one shilling coin is dated 1890, which is during the reign of Queen Victoria. There were over 4 million of these coins minted. Queen Victoria succeeded King William IV to the British Throne in 1837 – she was only 18 years old at the time – and she ruled until 1901. This 1890 Great Britain shilling was struck as part of new coinage of gold and silver commemorating the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1837-1887. This design continued until 1893. The obverse image of Queen Victoria, called the ‘Junior Head’, was engraved by Joseph Edgar Boehm and adapted from his engraving for the Jubilee Medal. The design on the reverse is based on the design of the George IV shilling, 1823-1825. Inscription translations: - Obverse side: “Victoria by the Grace of God, Queen of the British territories, Defender of the Faith”. - Reverse side "Evil to him who evil thinks”. British coins such as this one shilling were in circulation in the colony of Australia until 1910, when the Commonwealth of Australia began producing its own coinage. This one shilling coin was minted by the Royal Mint at Royal Mint Court, in Little Tower Hill, London, England. Coins for circulation in the Kingdom of England, Great Britain and most of the British Empire were produced here until the 1960’s when the Royal Mint shifted location to Wales. There are three main groups of shillings produced during Queen Victoria’s reign:- - The Young Head; 1837-1887, in 8 different versions, on the obverse showing the Queen’s maturing face over 50 years. - The Junior Head; 1887-1892, minted when Queen Victoria had been reigning for 50 years. Her head was smaller on the coins minted 1887-1889 than on those shillings minted 1889-1892. - The Old Head; 1893-1901, shows the veiled head of Queen Victoria. AUSTRALIAN CURRENCY The early settlers of Australia brought their own currency with them so a wide variety of coins, tokens and even ‘promissory’ notes (often called IOU’s) were used in the exchange of goods and services. In 1813 40,000 silver Spanish dollars, purchased by the English government, were delivered to Sydney to help resolve the currency problem reported by Governor Macquarie. The coins were converted for use by punching a hole in the centre of the coin. Both the outer ring, called the holey dollar, and the punched out ‘hole’, called the dump, were then used as the official currency. The holey dollars hold the place of being the first distinctively Australian coins. In 1825 the British Government passed the Sterling Silver Currency Act, making the British Pound the only legal form of currency in the Australian colonies. Not enough British currency was imported into the colony so other forms of currency were still used. In the mid 1800’s Australia entered the Gold Rush period when many made their fortunes. Gold was used for trading, often shaped into ingots, stamped with their weight and purity, and one pound tokens. In 1852 the Adelaide Assay Office, without British approval, made Australia’s first gold coin to meet the need for currency in South Australia after the Gold Rush began. In 1855 the official Australian Mint opened in Sydney, operating as a branch of the Royal Mint in London, and the gold was turned into coins called ‘sovereigns’. Other branches also opened in Melbourne and Perth. Up to the time of Australia becoming a federation in 1901 its currency included British copper and silver coins, Australian gold sovereigns, locally minted copper trade tokens, private banknotes, New South Wales and Queensland government treasury notes and Queensland government banknotes. After Federation the Australian government began to overwrite privately issued notes and prepared for the introduction of its own currency. In 1910 a National Australian Currency was formed, based on the British currency of ‘pounds, shillings and pence’ and the first Commonwealth coining was produced. In 1966, on February 14th, Australia changed over to the decimal currency system of dollars and cents. Australia did not have its own currency in the colonial times. Settlers brought money from other countries and they also traded goods such as grain when currency was scarce. For a long time there was no standardised value for the different currencies. In 1825 British currency became the only official currency in the colony of Australia and coins such as this silver shilling were imported into Australia to replace the mixture of foreign currency. Australia became a Federated nation on 1st January 1901. In 1910 National Australian Currency was formed and Australia produced its own currency, based on the British ‘pounds, shillings and pence’. The British currency was no longer valid. This silver shilling is of national significance as it represents the British currency used in Australia from 1825-1910. This silver shilling is also of significance to Australia as part one of the British Colonies ruled by Queen Victoria. It is part of the special silver and gold coins minted 1887-1893 to celebrate the 50 years Jubilee of Queen Victoria’s reign 1837-1887. Coin, Great Britain Shilling, 1890. Silver coin, round. Obverse; Queen Victoria head, ‘Junior Head’, looking left. Reverse; crown on quartered shield within band of text, above year. Shield has 2 quarters with 3 lions on each, one quarter with a lion, one quarter with a harp. Inscriptions on both sides of coin.Obverse “VICTORIA DEI GRATIA BRITT REGINA F : D :” Reverse “HONI . SOIT . QUI . MAL . Y . PENSE” and “1890” flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, coin, currency, money, legal tender, australian currency history, royal mint, great britain shilling 1890, queen victoria currency, queen victoria 50 years golden jubilee shilling, colonial australia currency, joseph edgar boehm, numismatics -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Xie Wanruo, How to say it in Chinese, 1986
Softcoverwalsh st library -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Rackemann, Neville, Sweat Steam and Soot: Commemorating Bundaberg's Railway Centenary 1888-1988, 1988
A history of the railway from Brisbane to Bundaberg in Queensland to commemorate the centenary 1888-1988.ill, p.64.non-fictionA history of the railway from Brisbane to Bundaberg in Queensland to commemorate the centenary 1888-1988.railroad construction - queensland - history, railroad operations - queensland - history -
Ruyton Girls' School
Magazine, Ruyton Girls' School, The Ruytonian, 2012
In July 1909, a modest 12-page booklet was put together by members of the fledgling Old Ruytonians Association (ORA) and distributed to the Ruyton Girls' School community. It was one of their first projects, and their aim was to nurture continuing interest in the School among former and current students. They named it "The Ruytonian." At first, The Ruytonian was produced twice yearly, and always bore a plain cover with a simple name banner. Initially, it was the work of volunteer editors from the ORA, but in 1913 they handed the publication over to the first student editors, Esther Gibson and Lucy Tickell. Since that time, the style and content of The Ruytonian has continuously evolved. The biggest shifts occurred in 1942 when it transitioned to a yearly publication, and in 1969 when it moved to a larger A4 format with a cover image specifically selected for that year.The record has strong historic significance as it pertains to the fourth oldest girls' school in Victoria, Australia. Ruyton was founded in 1878 in the Bulleen Road, Kew, home of newly widowed Mrs Charlotte Anderson (now High Street South). Thus, the record can be used as a reference example for research into Victorian school history. The record's significance is further enhanced by its exceptionally well-documented provenance, having remained the property of Ruyton Girls' School since its production.Colour publication printed on white paper. 128 pages.Front Cover: the / Ruytonian / Monday 10th December 2012 /ruyton girls' school, the ruytonian, kew, old ruytonians association, yearbook, school, publication, girls school, junior school, senior school, journal, students, teacher -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DUDLEY HOUSE COLLECTION: DIGITAL IMAGES, 1974-2013
Four digital images of newspaper articles about Dudley House. a. Bendigo Advertiser 4.8.1974 Announcement that the Bendigo Branch of the RHSV is to occupy Dudley House. b. Bendigo Advertiser 9.9.2003. Article ''Our Institution's includes information on Dudley House. c. Bendigo Advertiser 17.2.2006. Article about Richard Larritt - first surveyor written by Jim Evans. d. Bendigo Advertiser 7.11.2013. ''History Lives''. ""Notices Shed New Light" - exploring the origins of the name "Dudley House'' written by Jim Evans.slide, bendigo, bendigo advertiser images -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Magazine
'Time' magazine August 10th 1987. Title "Remember Viet Nam"aattv, magazine, remember vietnam -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Noble, Gerald W, The Red Gate : A history of Alexandra, 1969
i-ix; 86 p.; maps; index; bib.; 24 cm.squatters -- victoria -- history. | squatter settlements -- victoria -- history. | victoria -- history. | alexandra (vic.) -- history. -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Booklet - Oil Cooling on the Westland SRN Air Cushion Vehicles, Delaney Galway Ltd
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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, It's money for old trams, 1985
Newspaper cutting regarding the awarding of a Federal Government, Commonwealth Employment Scheme, CEP, Jan. 1985. Has a photo of the Federal Member for Ballarat, John Mildren MHR and BTPS Project Manager, Warren Doubleday. Quotes both parties about the grant. Item published in the Ballarat Courier.Yields information about the awarding of the 1985 Commonwealth Employment Scheme and the BTPSDigital image of a newespaper cutting titled "It's money for old trams" cep, grants, btps, commonwealth employment scheme, warren doubleday, john mildren -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide - Photograph, Unidentified location, Eltham district, 1993
35mm colour positive transparency Mount - Black and Whiteunidentified, infrastructure, streets, roads -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Ceremonial object - Font, 1940s
This font is a piece of church furniture used in a baptism or christening service. It was originally installed in the St Nicholas Seamen's Church at 139 Nelson Place, Williamstown, Victoria. The church was a branch of the Victoria Missions to Seamen. THE MISSIONS TO SEAMEN (Brief History): - The Missions to Seamen was an Anglican charity that has served seafarers of the world since 1856 in Great Britain. Its symbol is a Flying Angel, inspired by a Bible verse. Today, there are centres in over 200 ports worldwide where seamen of all backgrounds are offered a warm welcome and provided with a wide range of facilities. In Victoria, the organisation began in Williamstown in 1857 as a Sailors’ Church, also known as ‘Bethel’ or the ‘Floating Church’ in an old hulk floating in Hobson’s Bay, Port of Melbourne. It soon became part of the Missions to Seamen, Victoria. In the year 2000, the organisation, now named Mission to Seafarers, still operated locally in Melbourne, Portland, Geelong and Hastings. The Ladies’ Harbour Lights Guild was formed in 1906 to support the Missions to Seamen in Melbourne and other centres, such as Williamstown. Two of the most significant ladies of the Guild were founder Ethel Augusta Godfrey and foundation member Alice Sibthorpe Tracy (who established a branch of the Guild in Warrnambool in 1920). The Guild continued its work until the 1960s. In 1943, a former Williamstown bank was purchased for the Missions to Seaman Club. The chapel was named St Nicholas’ Seamen’s Church and was supported by the Ladies’ Harbour Lights Guild, the Williamstown Lightkeepers’ Auxiliary and the League of Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Friends. It ceased operation in 1966. A Missions to Seamen Chapel and Recreation Room was a significant feature of ports during the late 1800s and into the 1900s. It seemed appropriate for Flagstaff Hill to include such a representation within the new Maritime Village, so the Melbourne Board of Management of Missions to Seamen Victoria gave its permission on 21st May 1979 for the entire furnishings of the Williamstown chapel to be transferred to Flagstaff Hill. The St Nicholas Seamen’s Church was officially opened on October 11, 1981, and closely resembles the Williamstown chapel. This font is significant through its association with the St Nicholas' Mission to Seamen Church in Williamstown, Melbourne, established in 1857. The collection of items from the Missions to Seamen in Williamstown, Victoria, has historical and social significance. They show that people of the 1800s and 1900s cared about the seafarers’ religious, moral, and social welfare, no matter what their religion, social status or nationality. It had its origins in Bristol, England, when a Seamen's Mission was formed in 1837. The first Australian branch was started in 1856 by the Rev. Kerr Johnston, a Church of England clergyman, and operated from a hulk moored in Hobson’s Bay; later, the Mission occupied buildings in Williamstown and Port Melbourne. Baptismal font: four-legged, varnished oak wood pedestal supporting a wooden box with a hand-beaten, rolled edge, copper ewer, bowl or basin insert. The box has a removable cover that has a round wooden knob. The sides of the box section have a decorative, diamond-shaped motif. The box and lid are octagonal, with four short sides and four long sides. The tops of the legs have an ornamental design. This is one of the original items in our St Nicholas Seamen's Church Williamstown Collection.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, font, baptisimal font, church furniture, religious ceremony, copper ewet, religious furniture, christening font, religion, religious service, sailors rest, bethel sailors’ church, bethel floating church, ladies harbour light guild, missions to seamen victoria, mission to seafarers, st nicholas seaman’s church williamstown, st nicholas mission to seamen church williamstown, mission to seamen williamstown, st nicholas seamen’s church flagstaff hill, 139 nelson place williamstown, anglican church, flying angel club, copper ewer, copper bowl, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, maritime museum, maritime village, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, religious worship, worship service, st nicholas seamen’s church, williamstown, st nicholas missions to seamen’s church williamstown, missions to seamen, st nicholas missions to seamen’s church flagstaff hill, baptism, christening, ceremony, tradition, hand-beaten copper ewer -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Australian Railway Historical Society, New South Wales Division, North of the harbour : a brief history of transport to and on the North Shore, 1976
A history of rail tram and ferry services north of Sydney harbour.Ill, maps, p.168.A history of rail tram and ferry services north of Sydney harbour.suburban railways - sydney, tramways - sydney, ferries - sydney -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper - Newspaper Clipping, The Local Paper, George Shrewin settled in Whittlesea, 17/02/2021
Article on the early white settlement of the Whittlesea area, taken from "The Plenty" by J.W.Payne (published 1975). Part 1 only.One page, new article. Text and black and white image.whittlesea, j.w.payne, the plenty -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - BENDIGO VIEWS, Jun 1961
Slide. Bendigo Views. A crowd of people in front of a two story building, possibly the original Mt. Alvernia. There are two cars in the picture and in the foreground is a man with a bicycle.slide, bendigo, bendigo views, bendigo views -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: HORSEPLAY
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Friday, October 24,2003. Horseplay: a sanitary tractor for horses.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Beaufort Historical Society
Newspaper (Item) - Periodicals, Weekly, The Riponshire Advocate February 1898
The Riponshire Advocate Newspapers Published February 1898A weekly recording of news and events of interest to people in the Beaufort and surrounding areas.beaufort, ripon shire, pyrenees shire, raglan, skipton -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Folder, Dianne Campbell, Charles Truwhitt, c20014
A white folder of research notes on lawyer Charles Truwhett collected by Dianne Campbell. dianne campbell goldfields lawyers collection, charles truwhitt, lawyers, legal -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: LEADERS
Bendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from 2002: Leaders: Lodge No. 52 Centenary officers - Back: R. G. Barby, V. J. Simpkins, I. L. Arbuckle, C. G. Watson. Middle: A. J. Ermel, J. C. Campbell, J. C. Chamney, A. E. Mallalieu, G. McCormick, R. C. Watt, A. H. Johnson, F. R. Boys. Front: N. J. Oliver, J. V. Horton, I. M. Campbell, E. H. Bush, R. L. Campbell, G. K. Allen, R. J. Longstaff. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Invitation, St Kilda Red Cross Emergency Service Dance, 1944
Invitation to a dance presented by the St Kilda Red Cross Emergency Service "A" Company, held at the 14 Ft Sailing Club on 13 May 1944. Men in Uniform were admitted free and the music was provided by Hood's Orchestra.White card, discoloured with age, printed in blackHandwritten date of the event: 13th May 1944st kilda red cross, wwii fund-raising, 14 ft sailing club, hood's orchestra -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Ephemera - Sunnyside Cash Store Calendar, 1963
Sunnyside Cash Store was located on the corner of High Street and Wilson Streets Wodonga. It was built and operated by Bill and Ethel Elkington about 1947. The building is in Art Deco style with an awning, verandah and rendered brick parapet behind which was a pitched roof. The shop front originally featured black tile surrounds which have since been removed. The Ice Cream Cone at the front of the building was unfortunately stolen. Apart from a brief period in the early 2000s, the premises has operated as a corner store or café continuously since it was built. In 2025 it still operates as a café called Delibean.This calendar is significant because it documents a business operated by a prominent Wodonga family.Coloured Calendar for Sunnyside Cash Store and a photograph of the Sunnyside Cash StoreW. A. & P. E. ELKINGTON SUNNYSIDE CASH STORE 237 High Street Wodongawodonga businesses, elkington family, wodonga cafes, sunnyside wodonga -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Australian Railway Historical Society New South Wales Division et al, New South Wales Railways: The First Twenty-Five Years, 1855-1880, 1980
A brief historical survey of the origin and development of railways in New South Wales between 1855 and 1880.ill, p.54.non-fictionA brief historical survey of the origin and development of railways in New South Wales between 1855 and 1880.railroad operations - new south wales - history, railroad construction - new south wales - history -
Vision Australia
Audio (item) - Sound recording, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, Around the Institute: January 1, 2001
Around the Institute was a weekly program designed to keep clients and staff informed of events, activities and thoughts relating to low vision and blindness. It consisted of interviews undertaken by Jo Matthews, with sound engineer Ed Gamble, designed to inform, educate and explore on a variety of topics. January 1: New Year recreational programs – Chris Headland, Talking Newspaper Service – Sheelagh Belton, Information and Referral Unit – Janet Cronin, Library look at books – Marcus Stacey. royal victorian institute for the blind, radio shows -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Pamphlet (item) - CAC Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation Library Catalogue - Rotax, Most British Aircraft Rely on Rotax
Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Stawell & Halls Gap Historical Societies, Historical Survey Shire of Stawell June 1990, 1990
Bright Yellow card cover & white white paper with titleHistorical Survey Shire of Stawell June 1990stawell heritage -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Audio - Radio interview, Triple RRR, Radio Marinara - Triple RRR, 26 June 2022
On Saturday 26 June 2022, Phillip Cornish, Acting CEO of the Mission, was interviewed by Radio Marinara. They talked about the role of the Mission, the life conditions of seafarers and the theft of the windvane.mission to seafarers, radio marinara, triple rrr, radio interview, podcast, weathervane, phillip cornish, windvane, theft -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Powell & Co, Guide to Ballarat the Beautiful, 1906, 1906
A book highlighting Ballarat and surrounds for visiting tourists. Green, black and red soft covered book of 50 pages. The book includes many illustrations and advertisements. Themes of the book include: Ballarat and district, Lake Wendouree, Ballarat Botanical Gardens, Statues, gold and mining, Ballarat gold nuggets, Eureka Stockade, Ballarat School of Mines, Hepburn Lagoon, Emu River, race courses, Art gallery of Ballarat Advertisements include: Dr Lem Chinese Practictioner, Eureka Aerated Waters & Brewing Co., Sunshine Harvester, Gordon Bros., Long's biscuits, South Street, Grand National Eisteddfod of Australia, Lake View Hotel, Carlyon's Hotel, Clarendon Ladies' College, J.E. Sang Chinese Doctor and Herbalist, Reid's Ballarat Coffee Palace, Robert Sim & Co Timber Merchants, Cobb & C0 livery and stables Ballarat, Eagle Foundry, Fred A. Reed Tobacconist, Heinz bros butchers, J.J. Goller & Co. Illustrations include: Craig's Royal Hotel, McBride's Boots, John Lavis Cordial Manufacturer, R. Graham & Sons tanners, Lester's hotel, Sun Foundry, Central business College, Edwards Pyrites & Ore Reduction Co., George Farmer, Sturt Street (colour), Lake Wendouree, Ballarat East Town Hall, Lake Burrumbeet, Queen Victoria Statue, Fairy Land, Ballarat Botanical Gardens, Lal Lal Falls, Moorabool Falls, Kirks Dam, Lake Wendouree and paddle boat, Lydiard Street, Bopeep Creek, Star of the East Mine, Peter Lalor Statue, great Equatorial Telescopu at Oddie Observatory (Ballarat Observatory), Boer War monument, Entrance to Art Gallery of Ballarat, interior of Art Gallery of Ballarat, Old Curiosity Shop, Angus Rialto cafe, Ballarat Brewing Co, Royal Standard brwery, Phoenix Brewery Warrenheip, John MacLeod and Companyballarat, ballarat school of mines, buninyong, burrumbeet, cobb and co, eureka brewery, ballarat brewing co, sturt street, m1604, chinese, chinese medicine, d. lem, j.e. sang, brewery, tanners -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, Woodhouse Sharon, Draft Management Plan, Cossticks Weir, Trestle Bridge, 1995
Research and interpretation of Cossticks Weir and Trestle Bridge, in the Colquhoun Forest, East Gippsland, suggested management startegies for the sites, flora and fauna, and control ferals.transport, bridges, settlement -
Beaufort Historical Society
Newspaper (Item) - Periodicals, Weekly, The Riponshire Advocate September 1951
The Riponshire Advocate Newspapers Published September 1951A weekly recording of news and events of interest to people in the Beaufort and surrounding areas.beaufort, ripon shire, pyrenees shire, raglan, skipton