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Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Map - Bogong High Plains & Adjacent Peaks x2, 1976
This map was produced as a result of the 'pressure from walkers' who are interested in climbing the accessible peaks on the Bogong High Plains. Places, huts and rivers are named and indexed. Contours are not given. Heights of mountains are in metres.The Bogong High Plains is a popular walking area and a National Park. This map identifies the mountains and peaks in the area at the time of publication. Some of the huts have since been destroyed by fire and Mt Niggerhead has since been renamed to Jaithmathang.Blue and white cardboard folded in half containing a folded black and white map of Bogong High Plains and Adjacent Peaks with index.bogong high plains. mountains. bushwalkers. walking. map. national park. recreation. cycling. tourism -
Cornish College
emails, cornishcollege.org, Cornish College Communication Bulletins, from July 8 to 24 December 2011
The Cornish College Bulletins were sent to interested community members to keep everyone informed of the frequent developments and processes required in establishing the new college. It was also accessible via 'Facebook' with feeds on 'Twitter'.After the lack of transparency from the St Leonard's Board, the new Cornish College was determined to be as open and inclusive as possible, thereby keeping everyone informed on a regular basis.Sixteen bulletins (emails) consisting of 81 printed colour pages in total. campaign_to_save_cornish, bulletin, emails, registration, community, information -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Postcard, A.C. Aberline, The Crags
This photograph is of “The Crags” an area on the coast half way between Port Fairy and Yambuk. The name is an abbreviation of McKechnies Craigs/Crags owners of property in the vicinity. it is close to ancient aboriginal campsites but these are not accessible to the public. Because of the nature of the geology in this area this photograph shows a seascape that it is not possible to see now.Hand coloured photograph used as postcardThe Crags Port Fairyseascape, sea, beach, the crags, mckechnie’s crags or craigs -
Musculoskeletal Health Australia (now held by the Glen Eira Historical Society)
Photograph - Group photo, 19/10/1999
On the 19th of October, 1999, the Accessible Cities and Shires Forum was held in Bendigo. In this photo, the audience (including Arthritis Foundation of Victoria CEO, Shirley Caulfield) listens attentively to several presenters who are seated on a small stage. COL photo of seated audience members listening to various presenters (also seated) in a large hall. shirley caulfield, ceo, arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, audience, rural access project, accessible cities & shires project, forum, bendigo, 1999 -
Vision Australia
Leisure object - Object, Skip-Bo cards, 1993
A set of Skip-Bo cards with printed instructions. On the box is marked 'Brailled Skip-Bo Card Game 10509'. This is an example of how popular card games can easily be made accessible by the use of Braille for those without vision. Skip-Bo playing cards with braille embossed on top left-hand and bottom right-hand corners in white cardboard box recreation equipment, games -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - STD information, 1971
Six figure telephone numbers were introduced on the 16th May 1971 leading into the introduction of National Subscriber Dialling (STD) on the 30th May 1971. Operator connected trunk calls were still available as some places were not accessible by STD.Information pack from the Australian Post Office on new six-digit phone numbers for Bendigo. The pack consists of: 1. Information letter of stage 1 (Six Figure Dialing) and stage 2 (National subscriber trunk dialling) 2. Info pack envelope 3. Info brochure on STD (Subscriber Trunk Dialling) 4. Info brochure on special Features of the new telephone system history, bendigo, subscriber trunk dialling, australian post office, merle lummis collection -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Metlink, "Public Transport Travel Guide", Sep. 2011
Pamphlet "Public Transport Travel Guide" - effective Sept. 2011. .Book - DL size, red coloured covers 12 pages, centre stapled, colour printed on gloss paper, has table of contents. Givers details on travelling conditions, accessibility, Authorised Officers, Customer Feedback, Public transport organisations, Passenger information, Hours of Operation and Translated information. Has photo of Yarra Trams 5013 outside Southern Cross Railway Station on front cover.trams, tramways, tickets, fares, connex, guides, yarra trams, metlink, tram 5013 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Yarra Trams, "Melbourne All Over", c2005
Pamphlet - A4 - 24 pages - printed full colour of white paper, centre stapled titled "Melbourne All Over" published by Yarra Trams c2005, after Yarra took over the whole of the Melbourne system. Covers Yarra vision for its operations, the partnership between Transfield and Transdev, accessibility, Metlink and ticketing, staff, customer service, Melbourne's cultural aspects, performance and contact addresses. Photos of 856, 3013, 3005 and 2010 Two copies held.trams, tramways, yarra trams, melbourne, transdev, transfield, metlink, melbourne, tram 856, tram 3013, tram 3005, tram 2010 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter, Documents relating to the Ballarat School of Mines, 1872, 1872
The Ballarat School of Mines was established to educate in the branches of the science related to mining. The aim was to 'make the School thoroughly practical and accessible to all parties' by establishing both day and evening classes with the resident master assisted by Professors, Lecturers and Examiners of the highest scientific attainments. A number of documents and letters relating to the Ballarat School of Mines in 1873. .34) Letter from Gavin Duffy accepting the office of Governor of the Ballarat School of Mines, 12 April 1872.ballarat school of mines, duffy, gavin duffy, ballarat school of mines establishment -
Vision Australia
Document - Text, Tilly Aston Heritage Collection brochure
Information on the Tilly Aston Heritage Collection held at Vision Australia Foundation, with some brief information about Tilly Aston (whom the collection was named after) and the resources held in the archive, and the ability of VAF to provide educational resources, accessibility advice and services to museums.1 white sheet with blue, black and green writingPhotograph of an older girl reading Braille to younger ones on a park bench (previously attributed to Tilly Aston, however there are facial discrepancies)vision australia foundation, fundraising -
Musculoskeletal Health Australia (now held by the Glen Eira Historical Society)
Photograph - Group photo, 19/10/1999
On the 19th of October, 1999, the Accessible Cities and Shires Forum was held in Bendigo. In this photo (from left to right) are comedian, Rod Quantock OAM (1948/9-), Municipal Association of Victoria President, Brad Matheson, and Arthritis Victoria staff member, Marian Sharkey, at the event.COL photo of three people standing close together in front of an arched doorway with open doors. rod qantock, comedian, brad matheson, municipal association of victoria, marian sharkey, arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, accessible cities & shires project, rural access project, forum, bendigo, 1999 -
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 -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Bruce Pascoe, The little red yellow black book : an introduction to Indigenous Australia, 2008
The Little Red Yellow Black Book is an accessible and highly illustrated pocket-sized guide. It's an invaluable introduction to Australia's rich Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and culture. It takes a non-chronological approach and is written from an Indigenous viewpoint. The themes that emerge are the importance of identity, and adaptation and continuity. If you want to read stories the media don't tell you, mini-essays on famous as well as everyday individuals and organisations will provide insights into a range of Australian Indigenous experiences.maps, b&w photographs, colour photographsindigenous history, culture, art, sport, health, education, employment, reconciliation, resistance, governance -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Tramways and Urban Transit, "Melbourne: modernising the world's longest tramway", Mar. 2015
Pamphlet - full colour, 20 A4 pages, centre stapled, titled "Melbourne: modernising the world's longest tramway" published by Tramways and Urban Transit in conjunction with Yarra Trams, in the March 2015 issue, No. 927. Looks at history of the system, lead item by Clement Michel, Domain Interchange, operations, organisation and reorganisation, the fleet, map of the system, modernization and investment, Nicholson St and Victoria parade aerial photo, substations, safety and accessibility. Beware the Rhino campaign. Edited by Tony Streetertrams, tramways, yarra trams, map, melbourne, domain interchange, victoria parade, grand union, nicholson st, rhinos, substation, safety, accessible transport, fleet operations centre, tramcars -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Yarra Trams, "Customer Service Charter", c2000
1104.1 - pamphlet - DL size five fold, full colour titled "Customer Service Charter", looking at Yarra Trams vision, performance standards, statistics, fares, ticket checking, compensation code, safety and security, planning, carriage of items, customer service and with a network map, showing the Yarra Trams (excluding M.Tram) lines. Notes the franchise date of Yarra Trams and that the aims were for service levels to 2001. 1104.2 - 28 page DL size booklet, centre staples, full colour titled "Customer Service Charter" - similar contents to above, with notes on safety and security, accessibility, staff conduct etc. Dated June 2005. 1104.3 - 36 page DL size booklet, centre staples, full colour titled "Customer Service Charter" - similar contents to above, with notes on safety and security, accessibility, staff conduct etc. Dated May 2007. Includes a table of contents - see image i2. 1104.4 - as for .3, dated Feb. 2008 Two copies of each held except 1104.4.trams, tramways, yarra trams, public transport, customer charter -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - GOLDFIELDS SKETCHBOOK ARTICLE, BENDIGO ADVERTISER, 23rd July 1970
Newspaper article titled' Goldfields' sketchbook. Article on book release ' Bendigo and Eastern Goldfields Sketchbook with Drawings by Unk White and text by John Bechervaise, first published 1970, 64 pages, hardback edition, $1.95. Extract from article ' our poppet-head sketch is of the Deborah superstructure, rising above a shaft 2017 feet deep, the site on Quarry Hill being easily accessible. The mine yielded 52,000 ounces of gold and in 1954 was one of the last three mines all on the Deborah line of reef, to close down'Bendigo Advertiser July 23rd 1970.bendigo, mining, gold discovery, 'bendigo advertiser -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Decorative object - Artefact, Silver pomander - Wembley logo, 1924
This silver wool-holder was sold as a souvenir at the British Empire Exhibition of 1924-5. This exhibition was staged to strengthen the bonds of the British Empire and 56 of the 58 nations or territories within the Empire participated. Wembley Stadium was built for the Exhibition and called then Empire Stadium. 27,000,000 visited the exhibition in the two years of is existence. Wembley Stadium survived until 2003 when it was rebuilt. This wool-holder is of interest as an example of the type of household item that would have been in a more affluent home in the 1920s. It is also of interest as an example of the type of souvenir sold at the British Empire Exhibition in 1924-5. It is a useful and attractive display item.This is a silver circular-shaped wool holder which was a souvenir of the British Empire Exhibition held at Wembley in 1924-5. It has four silver segments held together at each end with silver pins. The segments have an open fretwork pattern and can retract and open to allow material to be stored and to be easily accessible to the knitter or needleworker. The Wembley emblem with the image of an Art Deco lion is welded onto one of the segments. This silver ball could also be used as a pomander to hold perfumed material and to be placed in a wardrobe or cupboard.‘Wembley’ british empire exhibition, wembley 1924-5, pomander, wool holder -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, Vision Australia 2016-2017 Annual Report : Real People Real Stories Real Impact, 2017
Annual report providing overview of activities and achievements including: profiles of various people who are clients, lobbying for an aids and equipment program for Seniors, adoption of an accessible voting system in Western Australia, becoming an authorised Apple reseller and the introduction of the three link logo to indicate the connection between clients, staff and other organisations.1 volume with illustrations providing overview of organisational achievementsvision australia, corporation records, andrew moffat, ron hooton, connor mcleod -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, Royal Blind Society, a vision to share : Annual Report 2000-2001, 2001
Articles in the annual report include: launch of Vision Assist service to help people use their remaining sight, providing advice on Olympic and Paralympic accessibility and providing an audio description service to the associated arts festivals, establishment of VocalEyes Productions, became an RTO (Recognised Training Organisation), joining with RVIB library service, launch of JobPhone, and piloting of Braille Week.1 volume of text and imagesroyal blind society of new south wales, corporation records -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Colour, 29 January 1993
Bonbeach, Carrum and Patterson Lakes are suburbs in the City of Kingston. Bonbeach and Carrum were holiday destinations in early 20th century and over time the housing has converted to permanent residential structures. In Patterson Lakes, the area consists predominantly of newer housing developments and the tidal canal system which is accessible to many dwellings joins Port Phillip Bay.Bonbeach, Carrum and Patterson Lakes were previously part of the extensive Carrum Carrum Swamp. The area was once a source of fish and eels for the Mayone-Bulluk clan of the Bunurong people. Over time the area was drained and this allowed farming at Carrum and Bonbeach, although the area was prone to flooding. In the early 1920s and 30s the land was converted to residential dwellings. In 1973 investigations commenced nearby to Bonbeach and Carrum into the development of a unique residential area comprising canals and waterways. It was originally proposed to be known as "Gladesville". Circa 1974, the area was rezoned from rural to residential and named Patterson Lakes. Development has been continuous since the 1970s with staged construction of the waterways, residential housing, and supporting infrastructure and facilities.Laminated colour aerial photograph of the Bonbeach, Carrum and Patterson Lakes region within City of Kingston. This 1993 image includes Bonbeach High School prior to demolition, Bonbeach Primary School and Patterson River Golf Club. Sections of Patterson Lakes are not yet developed, including Rhode and Staten Islands. Long Island Point appears to be a recent development with many spare blocks and new houses under construction. The Patterson River marina is prominent and the river mouth as it meets Port Phillip Bay. The Carrum railway station is visible.Black type on white adhesive sticker: No. 6661 Black type on white adhesive sticker: 26E/6661, 29/1/93, 4.25 pm Black type on white adhesive sticker 29-1-93 Yellow circular adhesive stickerbonbeach, carrum, patterson lakes, patterson river, carrum carrum swamp, canals and waterways -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, The Met, "ISCC Bulletin", 4 to 11 1988
Set of three A4 sheets titled "ISCC Bulletin", reporting on the consultation processes by The Met with the relevant Unions, committees as part of the change process and The MetPlan. .1 - Bulletin 3 - August 1988 - MetPlan, staffing of trains, Upfield, consultation at Tram Depots - Essendon and Kew and efficiency in maintenance and construction. .2 - Bulletin 4 - September 1988 - ticketing, Kew depot, accessible light rail vehicles and move from Jolimont yard. .3 - Bulletin 7 - Nov. 1988 - asbestos removal, new Epping depot and discussions at Essendon and Kew depots.trams, tramways, the met, unions, metplan, kew depot, essendon depot, upfield, railways, tickets, light rail -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Candle stick container, Early 20th century
This candle holder was probably home made and hung in a kitchen where the candles would be accessible and lit from the wood stove or a fireplace. Candles for lighting would have been in widespread use in Warrnambool until the mid 1920s when electric lighting was introduced and would have been used for a couple of decades after this in areas out of towns and cities where there was no electric lighting. This item is retained as an example of a household item from the early 20th century. It will be useful for display and school visits.This is a rectangular-shaped wooden container with a fitted lid. The container has been painted white but is now peeling in places. The top of the container has an extra wooden piece at the top with a hole in the middle for attaching a cord or string to hang the item on a door or wall. The word ‘candles’ is incised into the side of the container. Inside the container (originally space for six candles) are the remains of three candles with one other candle almost intact and another one intact with a wick. CANDLESvintage household goods, history of warrnambool, candles -
Federation University Historical Collection
Article - Compact Disc, Promotional Use Only, 2001
CD Rom catalogue of third year, University of Ballarat, Bachelor of Visual Arts (Graphic Design / Multimedia) graduating student work, 2001. Interactive macintosh CD Rom, although limited PC versions were available on request. Successfully tested on vintage Macintosh G4 with Mac OS 9.2.2 No student names available on pack, accessible via CD Rom. CD Rom catalogue of third year, University of Ballarat, Bachelor of Visual Arts (Graphic Design / Multimedia) graduating student work, 2001. CD Rom printed three colours (white underprint, black and red)university of ballarat, federation university, graphic design, multimedia -
Orbost & District Historical Society
film wallets, Early 20th century
These photograph wallets were use in the first half of the 20th century when films were sent away to be processed. Kodak used these packaging items to promote their brand. Images of women were very popular on these wallets, with the ‘Kodak Girl’ positioned by Kodak as an important mascot or symbol to suggest the ease and accessibility of photography to the masses – a symbol which drew on traditional understandings of gender roles.They are colourful reminders of a time period when people eagerly awaited the arrival of their processed prints. The most striking examples date from the 1930s and demonstrate how Kodak used these packaging items to promote their brand. . (ref.KODAK HERITAGE COLLECTION newsletter) Three envelopes for holding photographs. They are cardboard envelopes with sewn edges. They have advertising for Kodak film, prices of printing. On 1504.2 - Record Photographical Service East Malvern U5549.Hanwritten in ink: 1504.1 -Miss Cameron 1504.2-H.P. Cameron 1504.3 Mr H.P. Cameron 1504.1 and 1504.3 stamped Gough Chemist Orbostphotography kodak -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, Vision Australia 2013-2014 Annual Report, 2014
Annual report providing overview of activities and achievements including: closure of Vision Australia Enterprises, preparations for the incoming NDIS trial sites, restructuring of VA Radio to be more volunteer driven, the progress of the Marrakesh Treaty on availability of accessible materials, profiles on Vaughan Roles, Natalie Kerr, Jordie Howell, Syeira, Jonathon Goerlach, Bindi Bailey and Jack Tyrell, and the loss of Ross McColl.1 volume with illustrations providing overview of organisational achievementsvision australia, corporation records, vaughan roles, natalie kerr, jordie howell, jonathon goerlach, bindi bailey, jack tyrell, ross mccoll, kevin murfitt, ron hooton, phil gilbert -
Arapiles Historical Society
Radios
The Bakelite radio represents an era when radios were a central part of home life for news, music, and entertainment. The leather-cased radio suggests an early portable radio trend, making radio more accessible to travellers and workers. The silver box radio hints at the transition to modern transistor-based designs, leading to compact AM/FM radios and cassette players.Top Right – Leather-Cased Portable Radio: PHILLIPS A compact, rectangular radio encased in brown leather with metal corner reinforcements. The front panel has a large tuning dial at the top right and a speaker grille with a fabric covering. The brand name appears in script on the front, possibly indicating a mid-20th-century transistor radio. Bottom Right – Bakelite Tabletop Radio: AWA ADIOLA This dark brown radio, possibly Bakelite, has an art deco or early mid-century design. The large tuning dial is octagonal with a transparent cover and frequency markings. The speaker grille has vertical slats, with a fabric covering beneath, which appears aged. Two knobs below the tuning dial likely control volume and tuning. These features suggest it may be from the 1930s or 1940s. Left – Silver & White Portable Radio: ASTOR WIRELESS A more modern, boxy radio, possibly from the 1960s or 1970s, with a metal and plastic casing. The front grille has horizontal vents, and the handle on the side suggests portability. A latch mechanism on the side might indicate it doubles as a cassette or reel-to-reel player. The cleaner, industrial design aligns with electronics from the mid to late 20th century. Owned by Vic WHITFIELD Top Right & Left Radios: Likely battery-operated transistor radios, used for personal listening. Bottom Right Radio: An early vacuum tube radio, requiring mains electricity and used as a home entertainment piece.radio, receiver, wireless, transmission, household item, music, sound, audio -
Vision Australia
Audio - Sound recording, Vision Australia, Around Vision Australia: Episode 11
Covering issues and news about Vision Australia and the opportunities it provides for clients, volunteers and staff. Host: Stephen Jolley with guest interviews by Valerie Thomas. Stephen chats with Brian Hardy about the transformation of the printed word into accessible formats, Valerie Thomas interviews Michael Simpson, General Manager of Policy and Advocacy, and Kate Gniel updates on Carols by Candlelight and sale of Christmas cards and calendars.1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, valerie thomas, stephen jolley, brian hardy, michael simpson, kate gniel -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - ticket - "Seniors Sunday Pass", Metlink, 8/2006
Ticket issued with a Seniors card, for using the free public transport on a Sunday - had to be validated for use. Reverse not printed on. Has the Metcard, Metlink and Victoria Govt. logo, along with numbers and conditions of travel. A website, no longer accessible, advised that the ticket was introduced on 27-8-2006 and was in use until the introduction of Myki tickets. One of the tickets has been extensively used while the second was not used. Demonstrates Seniors Free travel or Metcard for Sundays.Ticket - "Seniors Sunday Pass", printed on a sheet of flexible plastic, with a magnetic stripetramways, tickets, metcard, metlink, seniors card -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document, A V McLean et al, "Conversion of Convential railway to light rail", 1982
Report prepared by A V McLean Corporate Planning Manager The Met and P A Don Group Manager V/Line about a 1982 study about the replacing the two heavy rail services to St Kilda and Port Melbourne with Light Rail. The paper looks at the financial, economic, accessibility and patronage implications of the conversion. Has maps, tables and recommendations, including routing via Collins and Bourke Streets. Yields information about the conversion of the St Kilda and Port Melbourne rail lines to light rail which opened to St Kilda in Nov. 1987.Paper or report, photocopied 16 A4 pages stapled in the top left hand corner.tramways, light rail, conversion, st kilda, port melbourne, railways, light rail conversion -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Battery Point, Portland, c. 1983
Glenelg Shire Council records. Built on land gazetted for defence purposes in the 1840s, Portland Battery was constructed in 1889 to defend Victoria against the feared Russian invasion. Batteries were also constructed at Warrnambool and Port Fairy during this period. The Battery comprises a magazine, upper chamber, a parapet wall, and three gun emplacements. In 1984 the Battery underwent a major restoration. The underground magazine and lamp passage are currently not accessible to the public.Picture of Cannon, Low Moore 68 lb, 1861, Battery Point, South Portland.portland battery, cannon, munition, fortifications, magazine, 1800s