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Federation University Historical Collection
Letter, Letter from George A. Smith to School of Mines Ballarat
Ballarat School of Mines is a Predecessor of Federation UniversityHandwritten letter regarding tthe price of Barium from George A. Smith to Ballarat School of Mines ballarat school of mines, george a. smith, hammond island, barium -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Plaque - Nameplate, James & Alexander Brown, 1849 – 1931
This is one of two cast brass nameplates of James & Alexander Brown in our collection. The Newcastle, NSW, firm was renowned for its coal mining and exporting business established in colonial Australia in 1843. The firm had an office in Melbourne and sold coal for commercial use and from the Wharf for the domestic market. The coal was then distributed along the southwest coast of Victoria in steamships or steam packets and into the regional areas of Victoria by cart and wagon. In 1890 there was a strike of coal workers but the Geelong Advertiser, September 1, 1890, announced that “a firm of coal merchants only recently received some large cargoes from Newcastle”. This supply of coal could have originated at the colliery of James & Alexander Brown. About James & Alexander Brown: - James (1816-1894), John (1823-1846) and Alexander Brown (1827-1877) migrated with their parents from Scotland to Sydney, Australia, in 1842. The next year James leased land and was assisted by his brothers Alexander and John in mining coal in the area near Maitland. The market was very competitive, with the government controlling prices. James was instrumental in a legal battle that resulted in the introduction of open competition for coal mining. James and Alexander had become business partners by 1852 and moved south of Newcastle where they established and worked a profitable mining enterprise. Their assets by 1857 included a ships’ chandlery, a fleet of steamships and an overseas trading business. They were the first firm to import rum, sugar and coffee into Newcastle. By 1892 they were exporting coal to New Zealand, China, North America, and various colonial ports. They had elaborate workshops to service their own steam engines and steamships. They were the first to use a steam collier vessel in Australian waters and they set up the second tug boat in Newcastle, the beginning of being owners of many more tug boats and performing a towing business. By 1868 James & Alexander Brown was the largest coal producer in the colony. James focused on managing the colliery and Alexander on overseas trade. It was estimated that the firm had produced over eight per cent of coal in New South Wales by 1914. James & Alexander Brown advertised in the Melbourne Herald in the early 1900s and kept an office at Queen Street, Melbourne as well as at the Wharf, stating their telephone numbers for both places. The coal was available for ‘Immediate Delivery’ for household and industrial purposes. The advertising claimed that their Pelaw Main coal was the famous household coal that met the highest test in Australia and burned bright and clean. Domestic customers could purchase the coal at the wharf or pay for delivery. Commercial customers could load their purchases into their steamships or wagons for further distribution into regional Victoria. After James’s death in 1894 his son John managed the firm, which was also known as J & A Brown. John passed away in 1930 and his sons took over. In 1931 the firm amalgamated with Abermain Seaham and the new name was J & A Brown & Abermain Seaham Collieries Ltd. commonly abbreviated to JABAS, which merged with Caledonian Collieries Ltd in 1960 and Coal & Allied Industries Ltd. was formed. The pair of nameplates is significant for its connection with the firm James & Alexander Brown. The firm was established in 1845 and became one of the largest collieries in colonial Australia. It was involved in trading within Australia and overseas. James was involved in the introduction of open competition for coal mining prices. They were the first to use a steam colliery in Australian waters and the first to import goods such as rum, sugar and coffee into New South Wales. The firm had a Melbourne office in the early 1900s, selling and distributing coal throughout Victoria, which likely included the Port of Warrnambool, which opened in 1890. The nameplates are likely to have originated from the Melbourne location.Brass Entrance Name Plate, one of a pair. Eight holes are formed through the plate; one in each corner, and four more holes are within the inscription area. The cast plate has three rows of text with the company’s name and type of business. The plate was owned by James & Alex. Brown. "JAMES & ALEXR. BROWN / COLLIERY PROPRIETORS / & STEAMSHIP OWNERS"flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, nameplate, james & alexander brown, j & a brown, james & alexr brown, colliery proprietors, steamship owners, ship chandlers, coal mine, coal export, australian import, australian export, newcastle, colliers, coastal trade, steamships -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Uniform - Uniform, RAAF, Statue, Airman
Statue of airman in flying uniform holding helmet under right armRodgrove Handicrafts/ PO Box 174/ Acacia Ridge/ Qld 4110/ Phone & Fax (07) 3277 4673souvenir, uniform -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Plaque - Rats of Tobruk plaque
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Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter, Stuart Knox, 25 June 1906
Letter from Stuart Knox to Reverend Alfred Gurney Goldsmith thanking him for the amalgamation of the Victorian Seamen's Mission to the English Mission to Seamen.4 pages document, typed in purple ink.at the back of the fourth page is a handwritten message from WHC Darvall in red ink.amalgamation, 1906, stuart knox, london, william henry charles darvall (1830-1906) -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, January 1949
Indicates a friendship at the timeQuinn CollectionDouble-sided letter written to Allan on a single sheet of lined, cream-coloured paper (0800a). The letter is headed Manila and written in Swedish. Letter is signed Harry. The airmail envelope (0800b) bears five stamps (three blue, one bright green, and one pale green).Return address on the bottom of the letter is Harry Sushaussen, C/- Christer and Salen, Salen and Skaugen, 311 California Street, San Francisco, California, USA. Although the letter is dated January 1948 the envelope is post-marked Manila January 1949. The envelope has been re-addressed twice - from West Brunswick, Victoria to St Kilda, Victoria and from there to New York.letters-from-abroad, quinn -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter, Letter from Melbourne Legacy Club to Aaron Beattie, Esq, 4/6/1929
This letter was written as a result of a meeting that brought to the attention of the Junior Legacy Club that the accounting methods used by Mr Beattie for his services was unsatisfactory. Melbourne Legacy clearly wished that the accounts be quite transparent. Aaron Beattie was key in the boys classes and annual demonstrations for many years. Walter Pavey served in the Australian Army during WW1 with the 10th Australian Infantry Battalion.A record that Legacy was determined to make their accounting practices professional and transparent, even as early as 1929.Foolscap paper letter signed Walter Pavey. Legacy Club Melbourne, 540-542 Little Collins St, Melbourne C1. Dated 4th June, 1929. Signed Walter Pavey.regulations, aaron beattie -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - BATTLE DRESS, ARMY, 1951
MAJOR THOMAS GLAZEBROOK, refer Cat No 4330.2.1) JACKET- Khaki, wool, brown plastic buttons, embroidered rank ensignia on epaulettes, yellow metal R (returned officer) unit shoulder patch on each upper sleeve .2). TROUSERS- Khaki, wool Unit shoulder patch “Royal Australian Engineers”uniform army, battle dress -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Realia, 1874-1989
MUIOOF Loyal Stawell Lodge Honour Board. Past Grands.stawell -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Plaque, 104 Sig Sqn
Wooden Shield with metal decal, a Crown, Hermes Tank, Parachute with Wings on Cream background then Gold Emblem of Globe Boomerang above Red Lightning and Scroll with 104 Sig Sgn on Blue Background104 Sig Sqn. Certa Cito Australia104 signal squadron, plaque -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Letter - From CoPP to Pat Grainger re problems following amalgamation, 1996
David Graham went from CEO of Port Melbourne to an executive position with City of Port Phillip. When he was temporarily in charge of the latter, Mrs Grainger approached him re a number of issues on the way Port Melbourne was being handledRe problems following amalgamation. (.01) - two page letter from David Graham, acting CEO of the new city of Port Phillip in response to complaints letter from Port resident Pat Grainger, 06.11.1996. (.02) - letter from Peter Fussell, Manager of Foreshore and Tourism, City of Port Phillip, as follow up to 2399.01Ink scribble at bottom of (.02)engineering - roads streets lanes and footpaths, built environment, parks and gardens, town clerks, pat grainger, peter fussel, port melbourne historical & preservation society, pmhps, david graham -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Letter - Anderson, Irene
This file contains 3 stapled sleeves packaging to Irene Anderson’s research into the Langdon and Webb families (a photocopy of the Caulfield Historical Society minutes for 21/05/1980, Correspondence undated) with the secretary of the Society re a visit to the Langdon home and an annotated photocopy of an order by the Prahran Mechanics Institure for the Anderson book on the Langdon a note re a residents’ query about 523 Neerim Road.local history, langdon clive (mrs), genealogy, langdon, beaumaris beach road 411., anderson richard, anderson irene, prahran mechanics institute, anderson mary ann, glen eira historical society, neerim road 523, ballantyne, poath road, webb, eddie mary, halstead, 5th caulfield scout group, architectural features -
Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre
Memorabilia - Mechanic manual, Reference Book of Aircraft Wheels, Brakes and Oleo Struts, 1941
Typical of the manuals used in training LACs and kept in air station technical library technical manual, reference book -
Sir Reginald Ansett Transport Museum
Uniform - Coat, 1970s
Trenchcoat belonging to the uniform designed by Irish-born Noeleen King based in Melbourne and used between 1972-1978Typical colour and design from the 1970s, this uniform demonstrates the collaboration with fashionable Melbourne-based designer Noeleen King.Long orange trenchcoat with gold belt bucklenoeleen king, stewardess, hostess, flight attendant -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - COAT & TROUSERS, SERVICE DRESS, RAAF, David Jones, c1945
F/O POLKINHORN .T. M96. 3867. 12/7/45. Information has no correlation in Service Records.1. Dress coat - navy blue colour, cotton twill, navy blue cotton sateen lining with beige cotton fabric lining to sleeves. Full belt with bakelite and metal buckle. Buttons - black colour bakelite with metal shank. Emblazoned with the King's crown and a wedge tailed eagle in flight WW2. Set of RAAF wings above left top pocket. Rank Insignia on sleeve. 2. Trousers - navy blue colour cotton twill and button fly. 3. Tie - black colour rayon fabric.3. Makers label - black ink print on label - "David Jones/ FOR SERVICE/ SYDNEY" Black ink typewritten - "F/O POLKINHORN. T. /M96, 3867, 12/7/45" Blue ink handwritten - "Ball"uniforms, raaf, ww2 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter, Letters from E.J. Barker, Director of Ballarat College of Advanced Education, 1973
.1) Letter of appreciation to Miss J. Hagger, Head of Department Librianship course .2) Letter to R.J. Croft, Acting Principal of the Ballarat Teachers' College, relating to librianship training .3) Letter to B.M. Fairhall, lecturer in Librianshipe.j. barker, jack barker, j. hagger, n. rudikon, r.j. croft, d.m. fairham -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTER AND ENVELOPE WW1, 19.8.1924
Carl Ernest Moller No 1242, 59th Batt AIF. Refer Cat No 1803.4.1) Letter to "Mr C.C.Moller" re the grave of "C.E.Moller" 59th Batt AIF. .2) Envelope, brown addressed to "Mr C.C.Moller", held .1).1)"Australian Imperial Force Base Records Office Victoria Barracks, 19 AUG 1924" .2) Stamped "20 AUGUST 1924"documents - letters, graves -
Melbourne Legacy
Flag, Blue Legacy Appeal Banner, 1990s
Large Legacy torch symbol on a blue background with the words "Legacy Appeal". Exact date is not known could be late 1990s when Legacy stopped using a gold/yellow background. Appears to be made for the street poles in the city for banners. There are two in the archive.A record Legacy flew banners in the city to promote Legacy Week.Blue Legacy double-sided banner for street poles.legacy promotion, logos -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter - Speech, Address given by Padre Legatee CR Whereat, 1967
A copy of a speech given as part of the Legacy Conference in Adelaide in 1967. It was by Padre Whereat and was given at the Cross of Sacrifice Ceremony on 15 October 1967. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.A record of a ceremony at a conference in the 1960s.White foolscap paper x 2 pages with black type of a speech in Adelaide Legacy in 1967.adelaide legacy, conference -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 24/06/1952
Allan writes of seeing the Trooping of the Colour, of visiting the Kew Gardens and Maidenhead, and with the photographic school to Cambridge and Oxford. His photographic course finishes in three and half weeks.Quinn CollectionA pale blue self-folding letter (0900.a1) headed 8 Gloucester Walk, London W 8 and dated 24/06/52. Letter is written in blue ink. It is addressed to Mrs K Hayes, 14 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia. It is postmarked London W1. Section for sender's name and address is blank..letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, alette andersen, london 1952, trooping of the colour, kew gardens, cambridge, oxford, vera south, maidenhead -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Letter - Proposed railway along Howe Parade to Webb Dock, 1973 - 1983
Correspondence relating to proposed railway along Howe Road to Webb Dock: Photocopy of letter to PMCC from Footscray Councilfrederick charles jackson, town clerks, local government - city of port melbourne, piers and wharves - webb dock, state government victoria, v j doube, e r meagher, gordon edwards -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Letter, Ruth Beilin, Inside Out, 1998
ruth beilin, senior lecturer, women in agriculture conference, rural women, stories of rural women -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - UNIFORM BUTTONS, Post 1939
Items in the collection of Reginald Charles Allardice No 418557 RAAF. Refer Cat No 3627.5 for his service details.Dark blue Air Force buttons round with a curved face, on the face is a set of wings with a crown above. On the rear is a lug for attachment to uniform button holes. The rear is stamped but unreadable.buttons, uniforms, raaf -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Letter, Penleigh Boyd, Penleigh Boyd to Patricia Boyd, 28.11.1973
Condolence note from Penleigh Boyd to Patricia Boyd on the death of her mother, Letitia Anna Bloomfield Madder (born Gough). She died in 1973, at age 86.Handwritten on note paper -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - UNIFORM, ARMY
Uniform items issued to Quentin Clifford BINKS, V245016 & VX114178 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 1835 for his service history. .1) Jacket, Service Dress, khaki, summer with 2 x Australia shoulder badges, 2 x Rising Sun lapel badges, 4 x Lieut rank badges ( 2 on each shoulder), 2 x WW2 Service Ribbons, 2 x blue Service Chevrons on right sleeve, metal buttons, 4 pockets. .2) Trousers, Service Dress, khaki, summer, 3 pockets. .3) Shirt, polyester, khaki, long sleeves. .4) Tie, cotton, khaki. .5) Belt, Sam Brown, brown leather, waist and shoulder belts. .6) Braces, clear plastic..1) “Wardrop, My Tailor of Melbourne, Collingwood and Geelong for all men’s wear” .2) “Wardrop of Melbourne, Collingwood and Geelong, approved Military Tailors” Under in ink “Lieut Binks Dec 1942” .3) “ADF 1989” uniform - army - male, costume - male, costume accessories - male -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Uniform - Weapon sleeve
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Glen Eira Historical Society
Letter - Glen Huntly State School No.3703 Grange Road
Two documents regarding the celebrations at Glenhuntly Primary School. Two newsletters dated 01/03/1984 with timeline of events happening on the school’s 70th birthday. Correspondence from Glenhuntly Primary School council, asking the Caulfield Historical Society to assist them in arranging historical memorabilia and publicizing the planned events; noted with date of 19/09/1988.glen huntly, glen huntly primary, school, glen huntly state school, glenhuntly primary school, glenhuntly state school, grange road, jarrett mrs., jenkin mr., jones mr., mcallister peter, rubinstein m., caulfield historical society, sams r., primary schools -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Flag - Flag Pennant - Royal Visit to Victoria and S. E. South Australia, n.d
Triangular pennant, fabric, Royal Visit to Victoria and S. E. South Australia, QEII 1954. Neutral background, red and blue print, Portland coat of arms. Flag originally made for a visit by the, then, Princess Elizabeth, in 1952. That tour cancelled until 1954, when she was queen. Word 'Future' on flag painted over, also '1952' has '1954' superimposed on it. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter, 7.11.1916
The letter although unfinished is most likely written by Horace "Swag" LONG No 437 4th LH Regt. Refer Cat No 16P for his service details..1) & .2) Two ruled pages of a letter handwritten in indelible pencil on Souvenir of Egypt paper. Page or pages missing. .1) Handwritten top right: 1916 7th of November Abu Sueirdocuments, letters, correspondence -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Letter - Junior Members, Kew Baseball Club, 1966
Arthur Henry Miers played for cricket, football and baseball teams in Kew for a number of decades in the first half of the twentieth century. He was born on 22 November 1901, the son of Rodolph Theophilus Miers (1874-1951) and Margaret Frances (Margaretta) Fry (1875-1958). He had two brothers, Rodolph Cecil Miers (1904-80) and Charles Wilfred Miers (1906-88), and a sister Marjorie Elizabeth Miers (1911-84). Arthur Miers died in Kew on 25 January 1966, and after his body was cremated, his body was interred in the Mausoleum of Boroondara General (Kew) Cemetery.Letter to parents on club activities, dated 4 February 1966arthur henry miers, kew baseball club