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Moorabbin Air Museum
Letter - CAC Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation, Despatch Notes and Correspondence
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City of Ballarat Libraries
Postcard - Card Box Photographs, Gold Cairn, Ballarat circa 1951
Located on Sturt Street in front of Parent Place. Valentine Series V 42.gold cairn, monument, mining, sturt street, public -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Postcard, George Symons, c.1990
The photograph printed on this postcard comes from the collection of the Mitchell Library in Sydney. It is sepia in tone and depicts seven men standing and sitting around a mine shaft in the Beechworth region. The photograph has been dated to approximately 1872. This period in history post-dates the Victorian gold rushes which occurred 1852-1853 in Ballarat, Bendigo and Beechworth. During this period, in the 1870s, the surface alluvial gold had been discovered and removed from location. Therefore, in order to reach the deeper and less accessible alluvial gold, diggers began to dig shafts into the earth. These shafts sunk below the ground level by 20 to 30 feet and required timber structures around the entrance and winches to bring the paydirt to the top. The top of this wooden structure is visible behind the man standing in the upper right of the image. This type of mining was highly dangerous as mines often caved in which injured the minors and often resulted in death. Thus, following this period, in the early 1900s, miners opted instead for hydrolic slucing which cut away the earth without the devastating consequences of a mine cave in. This particular group of miners appear to have been unable to afford a horse (then worth around 50 pounds) which were generally used at mines like this to help pull buckets attached to ropes up and down the mine. Instead, this group brought the buckets up and down by windlass. The windlass was a wooden structure mounted over the mining shaft and fitted with a hand-cranked winch which enabled the bucket attached to the rope to be brought up and down.Gold was first discovered in Beechworth in Spring and Reid's Creek in the summer of 1852-1853. At its popularity, this region had approximately 8000 people on the gold fields searching for gold on the banks of these creeks. These periods did not require the use of heavy machinery or the digging of deep mining shafts like the one depicted in this image. Therefore, this image has important connotations for the technologies associated with mining during the approximated 1870s when gold was harder to access. This is a later period in gold history which does not fit into the "gold rush" period. Instead, it occurred after the surface gold had disappeared and therefore, is essential for researchers who are investigating the mining techniques and structures used to reach the alluvial gold which was located deeper under ground in the 1870s. This period predates the use of big heavy machinery used to mine in the 1900s which include dredges. Images such as this one can also impart essential information as to the wardrobe and fashion of men during this period. It also imparts knowledge about the landscape of Beechworth which is useful for people researching the environment and impact of gold mining in the north-east region of Victoria. In addition, since this image is a postcard reproduction of an early Australian image which may date to approximately 1990 it can impart knowledge as to the interests of people during this time period when there may have been an increase into Australian history.A sepia tone facsimile of an early Australian photograph (circa 1872) printed as a postcard.Obverse: BEECHWORTH / Victoria, Australia / Reverse: GM 2 3275 / CORRESPONDENCE / AUSTRALIAN / YESTERYEAR / CARDS / ADDRESS / Published by George Symons (057) 65 3240 / THE MINEHEAD C. 1872 / The easily gleaned gold of the early fields did / not last very long. In order to reach less / accessible alluvial gold diggers began sinking shafts as much as twenty to thirty feet down / and the mines required timbering and winches / to bring the paydirt to the top. / This syndicate has been unable to afford the / luxury of a horse (about 50 pounds) and so everything / must go up and down by windlass and rawhide / bucket. / Photo: Mitchell Library, Sydney / A sepia tone facsimile of / an early Australian photographmining album, gold mine, beechworth, burke museum, mine shaft, postcard, australian yesteryear cards, george symons, the minehead, gold fields, alluvial gold, early australia, c.1872, 1872, gold diggers, north east victoria -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Postcard - Painting of HM Bark Endeavour, Ross Shardlow, 1994
Colour postcard of H.M. Bark Endeavour at Anchor, circa 1769, from a watercolour by Fremantle artist Ross Shardlow, sent to the City of Port Melbourne 27.05.1994Short note and pending arrival date of replica vessel in Melbourne (4.11.1994)transport - shipping, hm bark endeavour, endeavour replica -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Letter, Ringwood Bowls Club- Letter to J.K. McCaskill, Ringwood Councillor, dated 18th July, 1944, with attached letter from Victorian Bowling Association to Ringwood Borough Council
Copy of typed letters. Letter to Council signed by Hon. General & Bowling Secretary A.J. Roberts, correcting some misinformation given to Council from Ringwood Bowling Club regarding the availability of a site for the proposed Club. The attached letter from the Victorian Bowling Association to the Borough Council suggests that provision be made in recreation areas for sites for bowling greens in municipalities throughout Victoria. -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Certificate - Municipal Association of Victoria: Inauguration of the Commonwealth of Australia, Sands & McDougall, 1901
This certificate is one of a number held by the Warrnambool and District Historical society which relate to the occasion of Federation of Australia , January 01/1901. Some are for social functions at the time others like this are for more formal occasions. There was a strong local vote for Federation at the referendum in 1898 with district figures 957 voting for and 146 against . By 1899 the vote had increased to 1411 yes and 39 against.. The official federation celebrations were held in Sydney and Warrnambool like towns all over Australia held celebrations. The Mayor and five of Warrnambool's councillors travelled to Sydney for the celebrations. The first federal Member of Parliament for the Warrnambool district was John Chester Manifold of "Talindert," Camperdown. Some local well known people of the time who were contributed in various fields to the Federation spirit, include John Archibald, Willian Astley, Louis Bayer, Richard Kennedy, Walter Murdoch, and Con O'Mahony. This certificate has an added link to Warrnambool in that the son of Councillor W. Henry, Victor Henry, an art student had designed and illuminated the municipal Addresses presented to the Governor general and the Duke of York. This item has historical, artistic social and interpretive significance. It links the most important event of the Federation of Australia to our city. That the art work was completed by Victor Henry, a local person is a significant claim to fame for our city. It presents an opportunity for present generations to consider local aspects of the process of the Federation of our country.Framed Certificate. Inauguration of the Commonwealth of Australia, Municipal Association of Victoria 1901. Signed by councillorsWilliam Ferguson Mayor, Giffens Russell, John Ward, John Marfell, Chas Macknight, W J Hickford, W Simpson, G S Mackay, M Saltau, H C Lawson, E J Murray William Kucks Jnr, W Henry. Small card inserted in bottom right reads With compliments of W Ferguson, Mayor.warrnambool, warrnambool history, warrnambool at federation, federation of australia, victor henry -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, Scancolor and Tramway Museum Society of Victoria, Kilmore Horse Tram", c1985
Postcard - of horse tram 256, TMSV on the Kilmore Horse Tramway 1985. Len Millar driving. On rear is TMSV image, details of the TMSV Bylands, produced by Scancolor, Melbourne, CS2036.trams, tramways, postcards, horse tram, tmsv, kilmore -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION: B&W PHOTO NO.187, ROYAL NAVY VICTORY MARCH, POSTCARD, 1914-1918
Postcard, WW1, B&W photo of the Royal Navy victory march. Crowds lining both sides of a street with a platoon of marching officers and sailors with rifles. More navy men following on. Location probably London. See also CPC 1401 Series 176 & 177postcard, postcard, ww1, royal navy, victory march, london -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Letter - Billing, Richard Annesley
Four documents relating to the deaths of Richard Billing and his son. 1. Photocopy of letter requesting copy of death certificate dated 18/05/1981 from T J Hart. 2. Certified copy dated 21/05/1981 of the registration of Richard Billing’s death on 21/06/1882 3. Certified copy dated 07/08/1981 of registration of death of Judge Billing’s son, also Richard Annersley Billing, on 11/08/1905 at Sydney, aged 38 years. 4. Photocopied letter dated 28/07/1981 to Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages requesting full death certificate of Richard Annesley Billing, by T J Hart.billing richard annesley, balaclava road, caulfield, billing william, billing maria, walsh williamina owen, billing williamina owen, hart t j, death certificates, yeo mary, billing mary, judges, billing richard annesley judge -
Federation University Historical Collection
Certificate, Apostolic Blessing Certificate, 02/02/1957
Married in St. Augustine's Church, Creswick.Vellum Marriage Certificate of Philip Chatham and Elizabeth Holmes, 1957. Coloured flowers and lettering, including a handwritten note at the end by Arehiep. Adanen, secretary to the Pope. Latin comment and signature by Arehiep. Adanen. Seal of the Pope also present.marriage certificate, apostolic, calligraphy, illumination, pope, papal blessing -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARDS, PHOTOGRAPHIC WW1, 2.6.1915
Letter content, “Dear Marjorie, This is a picture of the ship I was taken to when wounded. I am now in hospital and doing well. I was very lucky to get of so light. Sgt Major English and Sheehan were both wounded. I will write more as soon as I can use my right hand, Love to all from Chas”. Chas is, Charles Bowmont Taylor MC, No 99 A Coy 5th Batt AIF - 57th Batt AIF, WIA 25.4.1915 GSW to right hand. Sheehan is believed to be, Edward Robert Sheehan No 97 A Coy 5th Batt AIF, WIA 25.4.1915 BW to Knee (Bullet wound). He was WIA 3 times altogether. English is believed to be John Graham English No 51 A Coy 5th Batt AIF, WIA 25.4.1915 GSW to left foot. He was WIA once more. Refer also 4206.2. Photo print of the Hospital Ship HMHS “Gascon”. Black and white image, this is a three master one funnel with a large strip down the side broken by 3 crosses. The rear is correspondence and dated.On the rear in hand, “Hospital 2.6.15”hospital ships, postcards -
Numurkah & District Historical Society
Postcard - Postcard of a woman
Black & white photographic postcard of 2 images of a young woman -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter - Correspondence, Inwards correspondence to the Ballarat School of Mines, 1908
The Ballarat School of Mines was established in 1870 and was the first site of technical education in Australasia.Correspondence to the Ballarat School of Mines for the month of August 1908. Includes correspondence from: *Jumbunna Coal Mine, South Gippsland * Ballarat Fine Art Public Gallery Association Letter 289 Ballarat Dine Art Public Gallery Association Ballarat 21 August 1908 F.J. Martell Esq Director The Ballarat School of Mines Ballarat Sir The reply to request contained in your letter dated 11 June for transfer to the President Council of the Ballrat School of Mines of Debenture Stock referred to therein, I am instructed to inform you that the Council of the Ballarat Fine Art Public Gallery Associaiton finds, after exhaustive inquiry, that although it has been the practice, for convenience sake, to classify the Association assets under seperate headings, the Debenture Stock in question has always been justlu regarded as all assets of the Association with which it did not parch when consenting , in late 1893, to accept the Deparmental Regulations for Technical Art Schools. The Council is, therefore, of opnion that it would be acting wrongfully to make the desired transfer. I have the honor to be, Sir, Your obedient Servant, J.A. Powell Secy ballarat school of mines, frederick martell, jumbunna, coal, south gippsland, gippsland, j.s. wittkowski, ballarat fine art gallery, j.a. powell, art gallery of ballarat, gallery association, egerton and gordons mining company, a.h. walsh, dressmaking, c.h. james, jubilee extended quartz mining company, letterhead, depatment of public instruction, p. board, eduducation department melbourne, i. coulter, lease, miller and co, g.h. warner, h.c. taylor, teroscia, port kembla, w.s. macartney, alumni, john britain, department of woods and forests western australia, rutherglen, john harris, a.d. gilchrist, scottsdale, tasmania, r.c. elliott, tocomwal, kites, john byatt, greta pryar, pennsylvania women's press association, kalgoorlie, melville g. gray, tasmanian consols limited, jumnanna coal mine, borough of creswick, john wallace, glen forbes, ponsonby carew-smyth, huddart, parker and co, ballarat fine art public gallery association ballarat, greenmont mines no liability, i.d. cameron, a. pearson, alber j. robin -
Clunes Museum
Postcard
A CHRISTMAS CARD BOOKLET SEE IMAGE ON WORKSHEETlocal history, document, card, greeting card -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Letter - Re conductresses and photo, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), June 1965
Letter addressed to Mrs B Bartley of Carlton dated 6/6/1965 regarding the possibility of rejoining the Board as a conductress. Details the wages average earnings, and leave etc. Signed by the Secretary W Aird. The photograph shows a lady conductress on a tram step of W2 258, presumably Mrs. Bartley. Not known whether she took up the offer.Has a close association with Mrs Bartley and demonstrates MMTB recruiting at the time of a shortage of staff.Letter on a sheet of quarto MMTB Letterhead with a black and white photograph taped to the bottom right hand corner.tramways, tramcars, conductress, w2 class, tram 258, job offer, mmtb -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Letter - St. Stephen’s Presbyterian Church, Caulfield
Two documents regarding the historical significance of St. Stephen’s Church, 158 Balaclava Road Caulfield. The first document is correspondence dated 25/09/1990 from the National Trust informing the City of Caulfield of the inclusion of the church on the National Trust Register. The second document is a photocopy of the Caulfield Conservation Study by Andrew Ward dated February 1994. It includes an unclear front view photograph, references and recommends planning scheme control.city of caulfield, caulfield, caulfield north, balaclava road, kooyong road, st. stephen’s church, presbyterian church, uniting church, ward andrew, kinross george, currie george, haddon robert, architects, builders, churches, caulfield conservation study, national trust register, gothic revival architecture, architectural features, architectural styles, heritage studies, patios, windows, registers, symbols, fundraising events, religious ceremonies, religious groups -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, Murray Views, Murray Views No. 27 - Sturt St Ballarat, c1955
Yields information about the appearance of Sturt St in the early 1950's, tram operations, buildings and motor vehicles.Postcard - Murray Views No. 27 - Sturt St Ballarat, divided back.trams, tramways, sturt st, grenville st, shelters, tram 32 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Certificate - Certificate of Registry of Birth, Fanny Flinn, 1 June, 1858
Born at Soho Hill in the District of Handsworth in the County of Stafford, England True copy of Entry 473/1858 issued 17 April 1888.birth certificate, 1858, fanny flinn, fanny withers (nee flinn), george frederick flinn, mary whitehead flinn (nee mcclare), john withers collection -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - WES HARRY COLLECTION: JAPANESE LANDING AT RABAUL
Post Card print of a painting entitled ' The Japanese landing at Vulcan beach, Rabaul, 23rd January, 1942, by G. R. Mainwaring. Produced by the Australian War Memorial.postcard, photograph, world war two, japanese landing, vulcan beach, rabaul, war in the pacific, world war two -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - Souvenier postcard booklet, Postcard booklet, Pre 1916
Item posted back to Australia as momento of AIF Soldiers journey to WW1 WW1 memorabiliaSouvenir postcard booklet of Cabo Verde (West Africa)Printed - Souvenir de Sao Vicente - Cabo Verde Handwritten to Mother from Cecil - with love 14/7/16.ww1, soldier's correspondence -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, John Sands - Sandscene International, "St Kilda Road and Shrine of Remembrance", mid 1970s
The photo of St Kilda Road and Shrine of Remembrance has six trams including W2 298 (route 8) and SW5 854 (route 72). Trams have been fitted with marker lights. Photograph by R Bell.Yields information about St Kilda Road mid 1970sColour postcard by Sandscene International, No. V22 with a serrated edge - No. JSC1216postcards, tram 298, tram 854, st kilda road, shrine of remembrance, route 8, route 72 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Letter - BUSH COLLECTION: ORIGINAL LETTER C. R. STILWELL TO A. BUSH JUNE 27TH 1896, 1896
An original letter from C. R. Stilwell (Mr Bush's store manager) reporting to A. Bush 1896. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - PRINCESS ELIZABETH AND MARGARET ROSE
postcard: sepia tinted, image shows Elizabeth and Margaret posing near tent, pulling on ropes. Two women on Rh side, taken in 1930's. On rear: J.Beagles Post Card, best in the world.royalty, british, elizabeth and margaret, royalty, princesses elizabeth and margaret. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - COLOUR POSTCARD: POMPALLIER HOUSE, RUSSELL
Colour postcard -Pompallier House , Russell , residence of Bishop Pompallier , and headquarters of the Roman Catholic Mission to Western Oceana. At Russell on the Bay of Islands, New Zealand. Built 1842 restored and maintained by Government since its purchase in 1943 - date stamped -Wellington New Zealand 6.3.1968 - addressed to Miss June Pang , 107 Wills St , BendigoG Riethmaierpostcard, photograph, house, miss june pang , 107 wills st , bendigo / -pompallier house , russell , residence of bishop pompallier , and headquarters of the roman catholic mission to western oceana . built 1842 restored and maintained by government since its purchase in 1943 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter, Letter to Fred J. Martell School of Mines Ballarat from E Giles
School of Mines Ballarat is a predecessor of Federation UniversityHandwritten on lined paper a letter from E Giles to Ballarat School of Mines Director Fred J. Martell Report sent 4 April 98e. giles, fred j. martell, ballarat school of mines, report, mining -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Coin - GRAHAM HOOKEY COLLECTION: 2 DOLLARS BANKNOTES
Envelope containing five $2 banknotes signature Johnston/fraser. Four have consecutive serial numbers from LJC622463 to LJC622466. The last serial LJC622477. All five have a fold in the middle otherwise clean crisp notes.numismatics, notes - australian, 2 dollars -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Letter - Hoddle Street, 23, Elsternwick
A copy of a two page valuation of 23 Hoddle Street, Elsternwick, dated 03/09/1976, from valuator W V Scott. The valuation provides a description of the land and house improvements. The file also includes one page of unattributed, undated, handwritten working notes for the purposes of the valuation. The file also includes a rate notice for the property from the City of Caulfield.negus vera m, elsternwick, hoddle street, baxter street, brick houses, flats, romeo f a, caulfield council, rents and renting, receipts, architectural features, scott w v, rates -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Letter - Davdi Graham, Town Clerk to Lexie Bown, Maritime Workers Union confirming booking of Port Melbourne Town Hall for Tom Hills' 90th birthday party, A David Graham, Town Clerk, Tom Hills Archive, Dec 1993
Letter December 1993 from Port Melbourne Town Clerk David Graham to Lexie Bown, Maritime Workers Union, confirming free booking of hall for Tom Hills' 90th birthday partycelebrations fetes and exhibitions, tom hills, lexie bown, david graham -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Postcard - Post Card, The Rose Series / The Rose Stereographs, The Lovers Walk in the Gardens, Port Fairy
The Port Fairy Botanical Gardens were formed in 1856 making it one of the earliest gardens in Victoria. The first curator was James Prior, he was paid fifty-two pounds per annum. He was an outstanding curator having been apprenticed to the trade in England at the age of 12, his brother Edward in later years was the Curator of the Koroit Gardens. Prior retired in 1903. During the years of his curatorship Port Fairy was said to have the best gardens outside the city of Melbourne, he was constantly in touch with Baron Von Mueller and later Guilfoyle of the Royal Botanical Gardens of Melbourne. In the early years plants from all over the world were planted here with varying rates of success many of them sent by Baron Von Mueller. In the 1930’ and 40’s the gardens were still very beautiful, and the curator was Roy Manuell. The beautiful iron gates at the entrance were destroyed in the 1946 floods and were replaced in 1989 using some of the material from the original gates. From the 1950’s on the gardens went into a state of decline, much being taken up by the caravan park until in 1986, after a public meeting ‘Friends of the Gardens’ was founded when the entrance section was restored. Black and white Photograph of the path running along the river side of the gardens with trees overhanging the walkThe Rose Series P 1139 The Lovers Walk in the Gardens, Port Fairy, Vic.lovers walk - gardens, path, botanical, trees -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Certificate - Prize Certificate Rutherglen and Murray Valley Agricultural & Horticulture Society, 1910 (Exact)
Certificates won by Scott, J G at Rutherglen Show. 32.15 First Prize - Two Bunches Carrots, blue.Prize certificate for 1910, Rutherglen & Murray Valley Agricultural & Horticultural Society, awarded to J G Scott. First Prize - Two Bunches Carrots, blue"Rutherglen and Murray Valley / Agricultural & Horticultural Society / Thirty First Annual Exhibition / Wednesday, 19th October, 1910" / "Harry O'Brien, Secretary"rutherglen agricultural society, rutherglen show, j g scott, rutherglen & murray valley agricultural & horticultural society