Dick Richards joined the Ballarat School of Mines in 1914, and soon afterwards was granted leave to join an expedition to Antartica. In 1915 he sailed from Australia with the Antartic Exploraton Expedition, led by Sir Ernest Shackleton. Most Antarctic enthusiasts know of Ernest Shackleton's attempt to cross the continent, only to be thwarted by the sinking of the ship 'Endurance'. Dick Richards was the physicist and sled manager for Shackleton's Ross Sea Party - with the task to meet Shackleton on the other side of the continent. When Shackleton planned his transcontinental crossing he decided to use supply depots as loads of supplies were too heavy to pull. The depots would enable Shackleton's party to carry just enough to reach the Pole, relying on the depots which were to be left by the Aurora's crew every 60 miles, stowed in 2 sledge journeys in 1915 and 1916. Dick Richards spent 3 freezing years in Antarctica between 1914 and 1917. Richards' worst experience was when his ship Aurora, tethered offshore, was blown away in a gale leaving Richards marooned for two years with nine other men on the ice floe. The expedition, consisting of two teams, were attempting to cross Antarctica from opposite sides, linking up somewhere near the middle. "That was with pretty poor equipment by today's standards, and we did not make it." (Dick Richards) The Ross Sea Party arrived in McMurdo Sound aboard the Aurora in January 1915. The men planned to make two sledging trips to leave supply depots every 60 nautical miles to Mount Hope about 400 miles away. The going was tough as the sledges were overloaded. Temperatures were as low as minus 68F. In June 1916 the party crossed on foot to Cape Evans, occupied Scott's Hut (from his Terra Nova Expedition, erected in January 1911) in May 1915, for two months. On 10 January 1917 Richards was hunting for seals when he saw a ship on the horizon. It was 'The Aurora'. Picking up the relieved survivors 'The Aurora' arrived in New Zealand on 9 February 1917 to a hero's welcome. Joyce, Wild, Hayward and Richards later won the Albert Medal for their heroic devotion to duty. Later an inlet on the Antartic continent was named after Richards. Dick Richards wrote the following years after the ordeal "To me no undertaking carried through to conclusion is for nothing. And so I don't think of our struggle as futile. It was something the human spirit accomplished." Prime Minister Bob Hawke wrote in 1984 'Your incredible journey of almost 2000 miles across the Antarctic Wastelands - involving some 9 months in the field with makeshift equipment - and you're adherence to duty in the face of enormous difficulty, suffering from scurvy, and the death of comrades, will; be an inspiration to your countrymen of the future as it is to us today." After returning to Australia Dick Richards resumed his work at SMB as Lecturer in Physics and Mathematics, and developed many pieces of experimental equipment. During World War Two he acted as a scientific adviser in the production of optical apparatus in Australia. In 1946 he was appointed Principal and twelve years later he retired after a total of 44 years service. Dick Richards has been honoured through the naming of a Ballarat School of Mines prize - The R.W. Richards Medal. This medal later became a University of Ballarat prize. It has been awarded annually since 1959 to the Bachelor of Applied Science graduate considered to have achieved the most outstanding academic performance of their course. (See http://guerin.ballarat.edu.au/aasp/is/library/collections/art_history/honour-roll/honourroll_Richards,Dick.shtml )A man and lady inspect a bust of Richard (Dick) Richards by sculptor Victor Greenhalgh. The scultpure is at the Ballarat School of Mines. The man is Dick Richards, and the woman is his sister and wife of sculptor Victor Greenhalgh. Both Dick Richards and Victor Greenhalgh were former students and teachers at the Ballarat School of Mines. The bust of Dick Richards was Victor Greenhalgh's last work and was cast in bronze after his death. The bust was presented to the Ballarat School of Mines by Mrs V.S. Greenhalgh (widow of the sculptor and sister of the subject). At the presentation Victor Greenhagh's son said "the two men had been friends as well as brothers-in-law, were of similar age, both enjoyed red wine, beer and cricket and both were educationalists, one an artist the other a mathematician."dick richards, r.w. richards, richards, richard w. richards, victor greenhalgh, bust, sculpture, ballarat school of mines, antarctica, ross shore

Dick Richards was a member of the Shackleton Antartic Expedition and was marooned on the Ross Sea shelf. He was also a former principal of the Ballarat School of Mines.Framed colour photographic portrait of Richard W. Richards, in a gold aluminium frame with cream mount. The image includes Dick Richards holding a pipe, the book 'The Ross Sea Shore Party', an opened tin of food, globe of the world, a fur lines coat, and papers on a desk. dick richards, r w richards, antarctic exploration, ross sea shore party, richard w richards, ballarat school, mines, antarctica, available

The photograph is a copy of the original one, with the latter been captured in 1870. The man depicted is Doctor Thomas Thomson Dick, who was the first Medical Superintendent at Mayday Hills Hospital. He was born in Scotland in 1840 and he died in East Malvern in 1919. He obtained his degree of Doctor of Medicine from Melbourne University in 1864 and, later in his career, he became Inspector-General of the mentally ill. Dr Dick promoted the hospital`s self-sufficiency by engaging patients in various forms of work, such as clothing alterations and cultivation of the farm. He also introduced monthly balls, which could be attended by patients, staff and guests, and they were later replaced by concerts. The Mayday Hills Hospital was constructed between 1864 and 1867, with buildings created in a number of periods. It formally opened on 24 October 1867 and, along with the Ovens Hospital and the Benevolent Asylum, made Beechworth a prominent social welfare centre in Victoria. The need for an institution of this kind was arisen due to the increased number of people with mental disturbances (induced by the harsh living conditions on the goldfields) and the remoteness of the district from Melbourne. The site was chosen for its panoramic view of the countryside, the hilltop atmosphere and the native fauna, all contributing to the cure of patients.The Hospital was originally named the “Ovens Lunatic Asylum” but, during the centenary celebrations in 1967, the name was officially changed to “Mayday Hills Hospital”, showing the gradual shift in the perception and understanding of mental health conditions over the last decades. The Hospital lies on the traditional land of the Kulin Nation.This photograph is historically significant as it provides information about the staff served at the Mayday Hills Hospital when it first opened. It also contributes to the understanding of the district`s development and its importance to the course of Victoria`s history and adds valuable information about the changing approaches to the treatment of mental health conditions.Black and white rectangular photograph printed on paper.Obverse: (7)/ Reverse: 1997.2452/ Dr Dick/No(7) Pioneer Board/doctor thomas thomson dick, superintendent, mayday hills hospital, scotland, east malvern, doctor of medicine, melbourne university, inspector-general, clothing alterations, cultivation of the farm, self-sufficiency, balls, concerts, ovens hospital, benevolent asylum, beechworth, goldfields, kulin nation, panoramic view, mental health conditions

The Dick Reynolds Club is a coterie group for the Essendon Football Club. It holds several themed events each yearFour-page cardboard brochure produced for the Dick Reynolds Club luncheon "Nine lives", Palladium at Crown, Wednesday August 11th 2010. Front cover has colour photo of Adam Ramanauskas in a black short-sleeved polo shirt; "Adam Ramanauskas with Emma Quayle" in blue and grey text in top left corner; "Nine lives football, cancer & getting on with life" in white text across bottom half; small logos of Essendon Football Club and Dick Reynolds Club in bottom left corner. Inside has summary of Adam Ramanauskas's career and colour photos and brief descriptions of four of Adam's friends and colleagues (Emma Quayle, James Hird, Bruce Reid and Dean Solomon). Back cover has the menu and details of the DRC committee and objectives, plus and ad for Mitchelton Wines. Front cover is a copy of the cover of Ramanauskas's book "Nine lives". adam ramanauskas, dick reynolds club, essendon football club, coterie groups

Studebaker, registration number JDS-530, with uniformed man standing at driver's door wearing a greatcoat, jodphurs, boots and hat. Circa 1965Dick Askwithpolice vehicles; wireless patrol; motor transport branch; motor transport section; studebaker car

Acquired when "Classweave Industries" closed down.DICK/CLASSWEAVE TO LINDSAYtextile mills - staff woollen mills, classweave industries pty ltd federal woollen mills ltd, textile mills - staff, woollen mills

Pearce Collection: Letter (part) from ''Dick'' to ''John''. In poor condition but address of ''Dick'' is c/o Mrs Danials(??), The ''Warren'', Mildura.ephemera, mementoes, correspondence, mrs danials. the warren. mildura.

Painting of Lara RSL in 2018. Building erected in June 1864. Used by the Shire of Corio from 1874 to 1937. The Lara RSL sub branch had their first official meeting in the building on 11/4/1949.Water Coloured Painting in Wooden FrameRear of Painting - Donated by Karen and Rob Dick. Painted by Karen Dick March 2018lara rsl buiding watercolour karen dick 2018

Three catalogues for the Dick Ovenden Memorial Art Competition 18th June 1974, 14th June 1977 and 4th June 1984. All held at Eastland Shopping Centre. Presented by Eastern Suburbs Lions Clubs. Proceeds to charity. The 1974 catalogue states, "We are grateful to the late Dick Ovenden for his inspiration to hold an annual Art Competition with emphasis on the local environment. Entries this year have exceeded our expectations to an extent that late entries could not be accepted. The late Dick Ovenden suggested a competition for the best painting of Local Environment. We have donated $200 as the prize and the picture becomes the property of the Zone, and several Honourable Mentions to be selected by Sir William Dargie. The Artists select their Competition entries. Zone Lions clubs of Bennettswood, Box Hill, Forest Hill, Nunawading, Ringwood and Vermont are appreciative of support from the artists and thank the public for its continued interest."

Personal account of Gordon Smith's life when living in Mt Beauty and Bogong townships while working for the SECV on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme.Gordon gives an account of both working and living during the 1950s and early 1960s in a remote part of Victoria - the Kiewa Valley and in 2 small construction towns. He gives a lot of detail eg. the weather, his work, the people, the activities, his family and leisure time.Plastic threaded spine holding 282 pages with black and white photos. Front Cover includes 2 small black and white photos either side of the title at the top and below the title a larger colored photo of Rocky Valley Dam. Author's name is underneath. "Dick Puttyfoot" on cover page.kiewa hydro electric scheme, state electricity commission of victoria., gordon smith

A brief history of the area including the Bogong High plains including aborigines and cattlemen. Settlement of the Kiewa Valley including cattlemen and families. A list of the Origin of names of places in the valley.SECV published this booklet using research resources available at the time and using current knowledge with regard to naming of places where the SECV worked and 'created'.Light cardboard cover with 3 staples and with 9 pages printed on one side. Text is boxed. Front cover has 5 simple sketches each of which covers the topics included in the booklet."Dick Puttyfoot" on front coverstate electricity commission of victoria., kiewa hydro electric scheme, kiewa valley, bogong high plains

Photo of Dick Savitt Materials: Paper, Photographic emulsiontennis

Photo of Dick Savitt Materials: Paper, Photographic emulsiontennis

Photo of Dick Stockton Materials: Paper, Photographic emulsiontennis

Certificate presented to Lieut Dick Nankervis MM on Termination of his AppointmentThis framed certificate and memorabilia were donated/bequeath to the Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch by Captain Nankervis’ family. The inscription on the framed box containing the Medal Bar reads, “These medals were awarded to Captain Dick Nankervis for service during World War I and World War II.Certificate "Statement of Service in Australian Imperial Force in wooded picture frame with a glass front.Statement of Service/in/Australian Imperial/Force Lieutenant Dick Nankervis/MM/5th Aust M.G. Bn/ Date of Enlistment 2 August 1915/ Date of Embarkation 10th November 1915/Appointment and Promotions/ Appointed 2nd Lieutenant 20th June 1918/ Promoted Lieutenant 1st December 1918/Returned to Australia/Main 11 October 1919/Appointment Terminated as from 10th December 1919/Reason for Termination of Service/ signed ?? Lieut/a/ S.O. I & R. S. 3MDcerticiate, statement, nankervis

Colour photograph of the grave of Dick and Maureen Cremin, in Boroondara Cemetery.Headstone reads: "In loving memory of Richard Joseph Cremin 9-4-25 - 16-8-79 Mayor of Kew 1974-75 Loved by all - In God's care. Maureen Alice Cremin 7-1-29 - 17.11.12 Loved always - In God's Care..boroondara cemetery, mayor of kew, richard joseph cremin, dick cremin, maureen alice cremin

Colour print of group of tramway maintenance staff standing in front Tramway Emergency Vehicle, R10 International Harvestor, yellow colour scheme with Z70? in the background. Taken May 1979. Standing in front of the vehicle are Mick D'Orival, Albert Semec, Matt Dickinson, Dick Scarffe, Albert Chircop, Jim Skiliris, self (Fred Turner), and Fred Stallworthy. Printed on Kodak paper.On rear in ink "Supervisors School on New R10, Taken at E. Preston Depot, May 1979 / Mick D'Orival, Albert Semec, Matt Dickinson, Dick Scarffe, Albert Chircop, Jim Skiliris, self (Fred Turner), and Fred Stallworthy."trams, tramways, r10 vehicle, training, preston

A black and white photograph of Lt Colin Scott DFC,shows Capt Dick Niemela an American Forward Air Controller, the area coordinates, of a large NVA/VietCong force. Scott had flown over the emeny, under heavy fire until he had almost run out of fuel. Also in the group is Lt Mike Meehan 161 (Indep) Recce Flt.A black and white photograph of Lt Colin Scott DFC,shows Capt Dick Niemela an American Forward Air Controller, the area coordinates, of a large NVA/VietCong force. Scott had flown over the emeny, under heavy fire until he had almost run out of fuel. Also in the group is Lt Mike Meehan 161 (Indep) Recce Flt.photograph, lt colin scott, capt dick niemela, lt mike meehan, 161 recon flt, nva/vc, gibbons collection catalogue, american forward air controller

This magazine was taken to Antarctica by Richard W. Richards, a member of Shackleton's expedition. Richards was a member of the Ross Sea Party. The item was returned to Dick Richards after L. Quartermain found it above Richards' bunk in Cape Evans in 1961 when a party were sent down by the New Zealand Government to clear the hut of ice. Richards later gave it to the donor because of the article on the swerve of cricket balls.This copy of Nature was used by Dick Richards when he was marooned at Cape Evans during the Shackleton Antarctic Expedition. The hut used by Richards and his party was also used by Captain Scott. The magazine dates before the use of the hut by Captain Scott so it may be assumed that it belonged to Scott or one of his party. In 1960, during ice being cleared from the hut, the magazine was found above Dick Richards' bunk and returned to him in 1961. It is therefore a remnant of the Shackleton Antarctic Expedition..1) A magazine called 'Nature', a weekly magazine of science, featuring beautiful advertisements and illustrations. .2) A note on a piece of cardboard written on by Dick Richards .3 An envelope addressed to Leslie B. Quartermain of the New Zealand antarctic Society, with the hand written note 'This copy of "Nature" was found embedded in ice in my bunk at C. Evans in Dec 1960..2) This copy of Nture was brought back from above my bunk in Cape Evans by L Quartermain in 1961. his party were sent down by NZ Govt to clear the hut of ice (250 tons removed) and restore to the condition when Scott and ourselves lived in it in 1911 - 12 and 1914 - 17. It contains an article by J.J. Johnson on swerve in cricket tennis and golf balls etc & settles an argument I often had re lat dip in of a ball [pist?]. The black is due to oily blubber smoke which permeated everything at Cape Evans. antarctica, ross sea, cape evans, nature, richards, dick richards, richard w. richards, scott, robert falcon scott, robert scott, scott of the antarctic, holioake, cricket, r.w. richards, microscope

Numerous reports for students at the Ballarat Junior Technical School . Lists many students, and results in a range of subjects and techniques.apprentice, ballarat junior technical school, neil williams, eclipse motors, j.a> hoskin and son, s. wilson, victorian railway apprentices, g.r> middleton, n.g. tappscott, n. thomson, l.m. cook, m.r.duncan, j.w. halliday, p.e. kelly, b.g. matthees, p.m. nestor, d.c. sharp, g.g. anglow, d.f. barton, d.a. ewens, r.g. parry, b. jennings, d.b. wilkie, blacksmiths, d. blake, p.j. lattom, coppersmithing, car painter, fitter and turner, k.g. comrie, electrical fitting, boilermaker, springmaker, d. baddeley, a.w. bradley, a.r. burns, h.w. goldsmith, engineering, d. vurlow, electrical wiring, aca, j. dellaca, b. penhall, p.w. stoddart, a. segrott, b.d. ritchie, a.j. rinaldi, k. mcilvena, c. van caans, t. vorstenbosch, m. wasley, j. bell, p. van beveren, h. van dreven, w. butterworth, j. salziel, r. alston, g. boak, k. eddy, b. schoenberg, s. steenhuis, r. eastman, panel beating, r. singleton, plumbing and gasfitting, ivan f. crowley, g.d. sleep, printing, composing, r.e. littlehales, carpentry and joinery, p.w. lamb, john gallagher, ian lepp, donald tozer, john m. blight, r.w. richards, richard w. richards, dick richards, a. petrie, apprenticeship commission of victoria, a.j. vagg, j.c. anwyl, p. lattin, r.a. hazlett, james skilbeck, parrern making, b.s. blenkiron, e.j. twaits, t.k. dunster-jones, i.m. parrott, william cutter, william creati, maurice forte, a. mong, k.f. canny, donald f. snowden, john r. czynski, laurence chisholm, r.d. alston, b. bosworth