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Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Article, Herald, Seamen's Institute for the Victoria Missions to Seamen, 30 August 1917
SEAMEN'S INSTITUTE FOR THE VICTORIA MISSIONS TO SEAMEN In architectural style, the new Seamen's Institute for the Victorian Missions to Seamen, in Flinders street Extension which is to be opened early in September by Sir Ronald Munro Ferguson, the Governor-General, may be said to resemble the type adopted by the early settlers in California, and known in recent years by the name of Spanish Mission architecture. This character is particularly sympathetic with the object for which the building has been erected, and is exemplified in a marked degree in the unique chapel tower of oblong shape with its four pinnacles and open bell turret, with an almost rustic cross as terminal point: also in the arcaded Eastern Court cloisters, with simple round arch arcading, and in the chapel roof, which is framed of heavy rough-hewn hardwood timber work left as it came from the saw, and erected green from the forest. but so well framed and bolted that no harm can result from shrinkage. The foundations are constructed of reinforced concrete, and in some places are nine feet wide. The ground is very treacherous, and considering the irregular weights of the one story, two-story, and three-story parts of the building, the result achieved in sta bility is eminently satisfactory. The main hall has a vaulted ceiling of reinforced concrete construction, and, spanning 35f., is the widest span of any floor in Melbourne of similar construction. The chaplain's residence is built above the lecture hall, and consists of a most complete, up-to-date dwelling-house of eight rooms. It is fitted with every modern convenience and labor-saving device. The cupboard in the pantry, for instance, has two faces — one in the diningroom and the other in the pantry. Dishes are washed in the pantry, put into the cupboard, and taken out in the diningroom, ready for the next meal. Special rooms are designed for the many and various works carried out for the sailors by the industrious workers of the mission. One room is shelved and fitted for the reception, sorting, and distribution of books, periodicals, and other reading matter that is parcelled up by willing hands and given to sailors as ships leave port, to beguile the weary hours of leisure on the sea. Any old books or magazines, illustrated papers, and the like are always welcome at the insti tute. Reading matter of this kind can easily be saved and sent along in bundles. The gymnasium is not yet built. This is the only part of the building required to complete the block; and when its concrete dome, with open eye at summit like the Pantheon at Rome is erected, the whole effect of the groups of buildings will be most striking. In the entrance hall is a floor of marble mosaic, with a central feature of a mariner's compass seven foot in diameter, well executed by the Adamant Pavement Company, and the gift of Mr George Russell. The architect has designed a copper ship as a finial for the main gable of the building, and it, like the gymnasium, is awaiting the collection of more funds or the generosity of a special donor. The whole of the woodwork of the in terior of the building, including high dados round the walls of halls, stair cases, billiard and other rooms is car ried out in Tasmanian hardwood, fin ished in a dull beeswax polish, and the floors of the entire building, except the lavatories, which are tiled, are also executed in Tasmanian hardwood. Mr Walter R. Butler, F.R.I.B.A., was the architect, and the work was carried out by Mr A. B. Robertson, builder. PICTURESQUE BUILDING AMID SOMBRE SURROUNDINGSThe article gives a valuable description of the Mission at the end of its construction and before its opening.4 columns article with photograph of the front of the Missionlady fraser, walter richmond butler (1864–1949), architecture, spanish mission, california, reinforced concrete, tasmanian hardwood, gymnasium, norla dome, pantheon, adamant pavement company, george russell, compass, finail, weathervane, chaplain's residence, manse, chapel, courtyard, cloisters, main hall, spannig -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Boarding House Is Approved, 1985
A photocopy of an article stating Nunawading Council has approved an application to establish a boarding house in Maple Street, Blackburn,A photocopy of an article stating Nunawading Council has approved an application to establish a boarding house in Maple Street, Blackburn,A photocopy of an article stating Nunawading Council has approved an application to establish a boarding house in Maple Street, Blackburn,maple street, blackburn, city of nunawading, accommodation -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Document - Camera user Manuel, Bell and Howell, "Bell and Howell Autoload Zoom Reflex Manual", 1964
Displayed in History HouseBlack and white manual for a camera. "Bell and Howell Autoload Zoom Reflex Manual". -
Greensborough Historical Society
Manual - Pamphlet, Pope Products Limited, Pope Mower, 1958c
Commonly used type of hand lawn mower. Purchased from Hardware Co. of Australia by L. Lewis, delivered 17/01/1958. Used in Greensborough by Lewis familyEnvelope, printed in black and yellow on white paper, containing 4 p. instruction card, guarantee and packing slip for Pope "Wimbledon" lawn mowerlawn mowing, lewis family -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Document - Invitation - Book Launch 'A Port is Built', Oct-81
Invitation to launch of K.S. Anderson's book, 'A Port is Built' at 'Maretimo', Friday November 13 1981. White card, dark red printFront: 'Miss B. Vivian' - black typek s anderson, author, portland harbour, port of portland -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: 'DESCRIPTIVE' NOTES - AUSTRALIAN RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 19th March 1966
Typewritten notes on sand, green and white paper. History of locomotives and tramways passenger information sheet for 'North Bendigo Workshop' tour and grand tram tour.person, individual, basil miller -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (Item) - Air Registration Board - British Civil Airworthiness Requirements Section A General Info & Procedure
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Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Tender, G T Judge, Erection of 80 buildings, Port Melbourne, G T Judge, 11 Sep 1923
Handwritten tender from G.T. Judge 1923, for the erection of 80 buildings in Port Melbourne in accordance with plans and specifications (refer other tenders, items 543, 549, 552 and 554)local government - city of port melbourne, built environment - domestic, built environment - public housing, g t judge -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Nothing too Austintatious, 2003
Two articles on Heritage Open Day at Schwerkolt Cottage & Museum Complex, 13 April 2003Two articles on Heritage Open Day at Schwerkolt Cottage & Museum Complex, 13 April 2003 Two articles on Heritage Open Day at Schwerkolt Cottage & Museum Complex, 13 April 2003austin 7 car club, henwood, george, henwood, joan, nunawading and district historical society -
Clunes Museum
Document - NEWSPAPER, THE BALLARAT NEWS, THE NEWS 1/8/1991, 1/8/1991
THE NEWS, 1 AUGUST 1991. REAL ESTATE NEWS, COUNTRY CABIN AT CLUNES. NO. 1 BOUNDARY ROAD ON 4.05 HECTARESreal estate, 1 boundary road -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANZAC COLLECTION: PROGRAM ANZAC CONCERT GOORNONG SOLCIERS' MEMORIAL HALL, 24TH. JANUARY 2015, 24th January, 2015
Copy of audience participation program for Anzac Concert held at Goornong Soldiers' Memorial Hall, 24th. January 2015. Audience participation and song sheet, loose leaf, draft for printing run of 200. Red font and black and white images of soldiers and nurses in World War 1. Words and program organised by Peter Ellis OAM. Proceeds of the concert given to the Goornong Hall Committee. BHS members Philip Wilkin, Jim Evans and Ian Feneselau. Mary Lee 45 Cardwell Street Elmore 3558. 11 Pages.military, world war 1, anzac concert goornong 2015 -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Compilation of crime in Sandridge, 1841 - 1851, May 2011
List composed by Justice MULLALY and donated to PMHPS in 2011. Crimes were: Catherine ELLIS - larceny; Joseph CAMM - cattle stealing; John DAVIS - larceny; Henry WATSON - assault; William RILEY - larceny ; Joseph MARSHALL - larceny ; Francis MOORE - larceny ; David LONERGAN - assault ; Joseph HARRISON - larceny ; John WARD - stabing ; ? BROWN - perjury ; Joseph HANSEN - rapeCompilation of crime in Sandridge 1841 to 1851 - includes reference to Liardet family members. paper copy with catalogue number 2521.liardet family, crimes and misdemeanours, pemberton, catherine ellis, joseph camm, john davis, henry watson, william riley, joseph marshall, francis moore, david lonergan, joseph harrison, john ward, brown, joseph hansen -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Westpac ATM, 2018
Westpac has decided to leave its ATM at Blackburn Station Village following community outrage.Westpac has decided to leave its ATM at Blackburn Station Village following community outrage.Westpac has decided to leave its ATM at Blackburn Station Village following community outrage.westpac bank, blackburn station shopping centre -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (Item) - C-130E Pilot And Flight Engineer Technical Training Manual TP-7 Volume 8
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Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (Item) - Australian Standard Filler rods for Welding, AS B29 - 1959
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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Instruction, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Ballarat Traffic Code", 1/08/1939 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the control of traffic in the City of Ballarat and driving of motor cars.Two page duplicated instruction - Ballarat Traffic Code - dated 1/8/1939 issued by the SEC to driver's of Commission vehicles about the traffic rules to apply in Ballarat. Has definitions, stopping, giving way, driving with trams, passing vehicles, right turns, parking, safety zones, Sturt St and general behaviour.trams, tramways, sec, instructions, safety zone, tram stops, motor vehicles -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - JAMES LERK COLLECTION: BENDIGO CENTRAL BOTTLE CLUB NEWSLETTER
Bendigo Central Bottle Club Newsletter - James Lerk Collection Vol 3 No. 3 One page has photos and notes about J.H.Abbott & Co Pall Mall Sandhurst -Leather belting, boots, shoes and labels from Bendigo United Brewery. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, East Burwood Branch, Fruitgrowers and Primary Producers Defence League of Australia, 1946 - 1948
Minute book, 1946 - 1948Fruitgrowers and Primary Producers Defence League of Australia Minute book, 1946 - 1948Minute book, 1946 - 1948clubs and associations, fruitgrowers and primary producers defence league of australia. east burwood branch -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Research note, Keith Kings, "Tram T180", 1966
Provides a history note on T class tramcar No. 180, the builder (Duncan and Fraser), alterations, use and retention by the TMSV. Gives the specifications and Data on the tram. Built for the MBCTT. The tram is on display at the Melbourne Tram Museum. Yields a brief history of Tram T 180Single page, spirit duplicated foolscap sheet, Research Note - "Tram T 180. Dated 18/4/1966, written by Keith Kings. Stapled to item 6502. Has the TMSV Heading on the sheet.tramcars, tramways, history, mbctt, t class, tram 180 -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (Item) - Boeing 757 Operations Manual, 757 Operations Manual Boeing Volume 2
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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
Letter written on white paper and dated 17/1/72 listing members who have been on the Court funds and have received medical attendance during the past fortnight. They are: Ed ?, Jno Sloan, Jno Heinz, Jas French, Chas Marquand, J B?ans, C Sear, M Bache and A C Clear.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, ed ?, jno sloan, jno heinz, jas french, chas marquand, j b?ans, c sear, m bache, a c clear, court king of the forest -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: TO PAY
Blue paper headed Court King of the Forest, No. 3770 A.O.F, B.U.D.,dated October 17 1877. To Mr. Lewis, Treasurer. Please pay Wm. Hall or Bearer the sum of 16/8 for 5 Days Sick Pay on account of this Court. Signed by James W. Long, C.R. and Wm. Rowe, Secretary. Also signed by A. Christensen.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - to pay, court king of the forest, mr lewis, wm hall, james w long, wm rowe, a christensen -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - GERTRUDE PERRY COLLECTION: INVITATION TO ROTARY BALL, 1938
Document. Invitation to Miss G Perry to attend a rotary Ball in the Town Hall Bendigo on Wednesday October 12th 1938 to celebrate the visit of Their Excellencies The Governor-General Baron Gowrie and Lady Gowrie. Printed in gold on buff card. Plus envelope endorsed with notations by Post Office.person, individual, gertrude perry, gertrude perry collection, rotary ball, governor-general baron gowrie, lady gowrie -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - J W SWATTON COLLECTION: ACCOUNT AND RECEIPT FROM W. COWLING
Account and receipt from W. Cowling, Bendigo District Authorised Ford Dealers, dated Feb 11/1960 for one Austin. Cost £586/2/- including Registration, Comp. Ins. And other expenses. Two pink receipts attached, dated 8/2/1960 and 12/2/1960 with green 3d Victorian Duty Stamps.person, receipts, j w swatton, j w swatton collection, w cowling, ford dealers -
Peterborough History Group
Article - Peterborough Hotel Co operative Proposal, Approx 1965 - 1966
The hotel was an important social hub which burnt down in 1965. In order to rebuild a committee was co ordinated with the intention of re-building the hotel and running it as a co-operative. Significant as this document records the plan to rebuild the hotel, including costings. Ultimately the plan did not proceed but provides an insight into the value of the hotel perceived by the town. People involved include the vendor of the land, D.W.G. (Des) Moore; and committee members who probably included Tom Austin, Des Moore, Wokka Moore, possibly Rod Calvert. (TBC)A4 photocopy of the original committee minutes.peterborough, peterborough hotel, peterborough house, d.w.g moore, t. austin, warren moore -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION; CELEBRITY CONCERT PROGRAMME
A blue program with the following on the front cover, ' Celebrity Concert Presented by Bendigo and District Lodges to aid the Freemasons' Hospital Building Fund. Capitol Theatre, New Street Bendigo Friday, 16th March, 1962 Souvenir Programme - Silver Coin.' On the inside is the program and on the back cover is a photo of the Freemasons' Hospital in Melbourne.program, music, singing, lydia chancellor, collection, concert, singing, music, entertainment, freemasons, programme -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: MEAL CARD, 17th - 20th, 1992
Small white coloured card. Purple stamped writing, black stamped Bed & Breakfast Handwritten Blue pen. Bruce, Burton and Garran Meal Card Name: Emu Creek (sic) Room No: Valid From: 17.04.92 To: 20.04.92person, individual, peter ellis oam -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, Footscray - Sunshine Branch 25th Anniversary Dinner, 1984
This was an invitation to celebrate 25 years of the founding of the Footscray-Sunshine branch of Melbourne Legacy. This branch was formed due to the increase in the number of widows and children in need of assistance from Legacy. The first branch formed in the area was the Williamstown/Werribee branch in 1956. Refer item 001086. Inside the front page is a list of foundation members, page 2 sets out the evenings programme and the last page lists the Past Chairmen.Significant in that the members could reflect back, with pride, on the help that the members had given to those in need.White A4 paper, black type, folded in half.MELBOURNE LEGACY / FOOTSCRAY - SUNSHINE BRANCH / 25th ANNIVERSARY DINNER / FOOTSCRAY RSL 10th NOVEMBER 1984footscray sunshine history, branch -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, $186,000 grant for roads, 1976
Some surprise 'federal money' came Nunawading Council's way for the 'urban roads program'.Some surprise 'federal money' came Nunawading Council's way for the 'urban roads program'.Some surprise 'federal money' came Nunawading Council's way for the 'urban roads program'.jarman, alan, city of nunawading, wilson, don -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document - CAC Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation, Agenda Board Meeting