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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Tool - Shuttle
From the Betty McPhee sewing collectionBlack plastic shuttle used to make netting.'Always ask for - and see you get 'Samson Brand' nets lines and twine'handcrafts, equipment -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Letter (item) - Hand written letter, R. Couzens, 31-10-1934
A digital copy of a hand written letter thanking Mrs Dickinson for providing information regarding transportation to Marysville and requesting that transport be booked. The letter also asks if Mrs Dickinson would prefer to be paid the tariff for staying at Marysville House before the guests arrive or would it be permitted for them to pay it at the time of their stay. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.A digital copy of a hand written letter thanking Mrs Dickinson for providing information regarding transportation to Marysville and requesting that transport be booked. The letter also asks if Mrs Dickinson would prefer to be paid the tariff for staying at Marysville House before the guests arrive or would it be permitted for them to pay it at the time of their stay. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.marysville, victoria, australia, marysville house, arthur james dickinson, grace dickinson, arnold spooner, eileen marie spooner, eileen marie dickinson, grace sweetland, eric dowdle, elsie may denton, elsie may dickinson, peter dickinson, linda dickinson, 2009 black saturday bushfires, letter, r. couzens -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Fruitgrowing pioneer dies, 1926
Obituary for Mr H.H. Hatfield of Box HillObituary for Mr H.H. Hatfield of Box Hill who was one of the best known orchardists in the State. He was associated with the development of the fruitgrowing industry in the district for nearly 50 years and the introduction of the apple. He was president of the Central Fruitgrowing Society several times. Mr Hatfield was asked to assist in the classification of our pome fruits by the State Pomological Centre.Obituary for Mr H.H. Hatfield of Box Hillhatfield, h.h., orchards, central fruitgrowers association, state pomological centre -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Letter, Ringwood Bowling Club asking the council for a grant for improvements to Bamford Park in 1930
1929 saw the establishment of the Ringwood Bowls Club initially located on the land now occupied by the Eastland Shopping Centre. It moved to its current location in Loughnan Road, Ringwood in 1997.Ringwood Bowling Club asking the council for a grant for improvements to Bamford Park in July 1930.city of ringwood bowls club, ringwood bowling club, ringwood bowls club, lawn bowls, bowling -
Melbourne Legacy
Journal, Action Front. Journal of the 2/2 Field Regiment, 1941
An issue of 'Action Front. Journal of the 2/2 Field Regiment' for the soldiers. This edition is Vol 1 Issue No. 10 April 1919. Comprised of stories, poems, drawings, records of military awards. Printed by M. Shoham's Press, Tel-Aviv. An item from Legatee Frank Doolan, who was on the archive committee and made attempts to collate the history of Legacy. A record of publications made for the troops in World War 2.A copy of 'Action Front. Journal of the 2/2 Field Regiment' a field newspaper published for the troops in World War 2 x 12 pages.Hand written on the front 'Ask the old lady for the notes regarding the rude cracks at their CO'world war two, short stories, poem -
Federation University Historical Collection
Correspondence, Correspondence from the Castlemaine School of Mines and Industries to the Ballarat School of Mine, 1898, 18/03/1898
Handwritten correspondence from the Castlemaine School of Mines asking the Ballarat School of Mines for a list of their charges. castlemaine school of mines, ballarat school of mines, letterhead -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Heritage helpers, 1993
Article asking people interested in joining the steering committee for the heritage study to contact Peter Chaffey.Article asking people interested in joining the steering committee for the heritage study to contact Peter Chaffey.Article asking people interested in joining the steering committee for the heritage study to contact Peter Chaffey.city of nunawading, abbott, kevin, chaffey, peter -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document, School of Mines Ballarat Please Supply Note
School of Mines Ballarat is a predecesssor of Federation UniversitySmall document from the School of Mines Ballarat asking to the supply of Boxwood. Blue print and handwritten informationObtained from Scarffe is written on the document as well as a squiggly line school of mines ballarat, boxwood, f.j. martell, scarffe, tulloch proprietry limited printers -
Clunes Museum
Booklet - CALENDAR 2023
.1 20223 CALENDAR, MONTHLY CALENDAR WITH PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE CLUNES FIREBRIGADE .2 CFA LETTER ASKING FOR DONATIONcalendar 2023, fire brigade -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Letter, Ringwood Bowling Club wanting the council to ask the Electricity Commission for low tariff power in 1930
1929 saw the establishment of the Ringwood Bowls Club initially located on the land now occupied by the Eastland Shopping Centre. It moved to its current location in Loughnan Road, Ringwood in 1997.Two lettersRingwood Bowling Club wanting the council to ask the Electricity Commission for low tariff power in 1930city of ringwood bowls club, ringwood bowling club, ringwood bowls club, lawn bowls, bowling -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Letter, Ringwood Bowling Club wanting the council to ask the Electricity Commission for low tariff power in 1930
1929 saw the establishment of the Ringwood Bowls Club initially located on the land now occupied by the Eastland Shopping Centre. It moved to its current location in Loughnan Road, Ringwood in 1997.Ringwood Bowling Club wanting the council to ask the Electricity Commission for low tariff power in 1930city of ringwood bowls club, ringwood bowling club, ringwood bowls club, lawn bowls, bowling -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter, Letter from Thomas Harson to School of Mines Ballarat
School of Mines is a predecessor of Federation UniversityHandwritten letter from Thomas Harson to School of Mines Ballarat asking them to assay a sample he as sent.school of mines ballarat, thomas harsen, sample, assaying -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Sign, The Met, Travel cards, mid 1980's
Sign printed on paper with an adhesive backing asking passengers to hand their travel card to the Operator for Inspection. Operator - Conductortrams, tramways, tickets, travel cards, signs, passengers -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Letter - Letter - John Howard to K.S Anderson, 18/11/1985
K.S. Anderson CollectionThree page letter from John Howard (Leader of the Opposition) to K.S. Anderson asking for a donation to the Liberal Challenge fund. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Correspondence, N.E. Russell, Letter from N.E. Russell of Elaine to the Ballarat School of Mines, 1898, 21/03/1898
Handwritten letter from N.E. Russell of Elaine asking for information about the treatment of pyrites at the Ballarat SChool of Mines Laboratory. ballarat school of mines, elaine, n.e. russell, pyrites, ballarat school of mines model mine -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter - Correspondence, J.W. Foot, Correspondence on Mount Isa Mines Letterhead, 1959, 1959
J.W. Foots was the General Manager of Mount Isa Mines, and was a former student of the Ballarat School of Mines. Three quarto letters, two on Mount Isa Mines letterhead. They asked the Ballarat School of Mines for a photograph of W.H. Corbould.mount isa mines, j.w. foots, letterhead, mount isa technical college -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, Harkaway School, Nunawading, 11/12/1861
Letter to Board of Education from J.E. Thompson of Harkaway School asking to have the school accepted by the government and forms of application.harkaway national school, national schools, thompson, john edward., ingram, john, belman, patrick, hunter, john, oglesby, henry, parr, william -
Camberwell Historical Society
Booklet (Item), City of Camberwell Historical Society et al, Glimpses of Camberwell, Estimated 1970
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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: POLICE BARRACKS (6), 9/7/1951
Document. Harry Biggs Collection. 3 letters from E. Hayward Hon. Sec. Bendigo Historical Society re the Police Barracks. Letter 1 - To Sir George Lansell asking for support in obtaining the Police Barracks. Letter 2 - To the Hon. L. W. Galvin also asking for support in obtaining the Police Barracks. Letter 3 - To the Hon. T. H. Grigg also asking if he would take the necessary steps to obtain the building for the Society. All letters dated July 9th, 1951.E. Hayward Secretary Bendigo Historical Societyorganization, club/society, community, harry biggs collection, police barracks -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Tickets, Old Transport Tickets x5, 1950
These tram tickets were issued by the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board which operated from 1919 to 1983 and the train ticket was issued by the Victorian Railways. The Williamstown Short Road Ferry operated from 1931 to 1974 from Port Melbourne to Williamstown and was replaced by the West Gate Bridge which opened in 1978. This was the third ferry service in this area, with the first one commencing in 1873. These tickets have social significance as examples of the tickets used by Melbourne transport in the 1950s. They will be useful for display.These are five paper transport tickets (Melbourne tram & train and Williamstown ferry). The tram tickets are coloured orange and pink, the ferry ticket is green and the train ticket (made of light cardboard) is orange and yellow. The two orange tram tickets, (cost threepence) have an advertisement for Stamina Trousers on the back. They were purchased on the same day. The other tram ticket is a City Section ticket costing fivepence. The ferry ticket cost threepence and the train ticket for travel between Jolimont and Seaholme cost three shillings and fivepence. The tram tickets except for the City Section tram one have been punched with the characteristic punch of the conductor during those journeys. ‘Ask for Stamina self-supporting trousers, Thought for the Month, We become like those we habitually admire’. melbourne tram, train and ferry tickets., warrnambool -
Federation University Historical Collection
Correspondence, N.A. Crouch Accountant M.B. John Ltd. et al, 1 Letter from N.A. Crouch Accountant at M.B. Ltd to School of Mines Ballarat. .2 A letter from R. Clelland to Ballarat School of Mines, 1 2nd September 1949 and .2 7th November 1949
School of Mines Ballarat was a predecessor of Federation University. .1 Letter from N.A. Crouch Accountant at M.B. Ltd to School of Mines Ballarat regarding employees who have completed their 2nd term studies asking for subjects taken and fees paid. .2 A letter from R. Clelland to Ballarat School of Mines asking to see a book on machine design and outlining some issues experienced.school of mines ballarat, m.b john ltd., n.a. crouch, f.e. ferguson, correspondence -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Instruction, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), Questions and Answers for Acting Inspectors, Jun. 1966
One page foolscap size typed (carbon copy) instruction sheet titled with Questions and Answers for Acting Inspectors. Dated 28/6/1966. Asks 9 questions of a varied nature Asks questions re duties, derailments, track obstructions, ticket irregularities, pedestrian accidents, traffic, drunken crews, passenger complaints conductor honesty.In black ink in top right hand area of instruction, "Acting Inspector 1966 / 28th June", "BTPS 324." Changes to question 1 - additional sub-question and answers. trams, tramways, sec, instructions, traffic staff, inspectors, accidents -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Letters, Heatherdale Pre-School: Annual Fair 1954. Documents, 1954
Annual FairDocuments from Heatherdale Pre-School Annual Fair 1954. Material includes letters to business in Mitcham and Melbourne asking for donations and their replies.File and Letters -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
Note to W. Rowe asking if Lohman did not pay his second quarter subscription and see about his clearance. Signature illegible.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, w rowe, mechanics institute, lohman -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO 3770 COLLECTION: TO PAY
Blue coupon, dated May 2 1877, asking Mr. Lewis, Treasurer, to pay W. Ward the sum of 25/- for ? Officer Frame.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - to pay, court king of the forest, lewis, w ward, richard coath, wm rowe, r ward -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, 'Clothes Line' open for business, 1992
Mitcham Rotary Club have opened a 3rd Opportunity Shop in Mitcham due to a demand for second hand furniture and clothing and are asking for donations.Mitcham Rotary Club have opened a 3rd Opportunity Shop in Mitcham due to a demand for second hand furniture and clothing and are asking for donations.Mitcham Rotary Club have opened a 3rd Opportunity Shop in Mitcham due to a demand for second hand furniture and clothing and are asking for donations.rotary club of mitcham, varley, john, van de kuyp, pat, opportunity shops -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Sign - Adhesive label, Yarra Trams, c2000
Adhesive label for fitting to Z or A or B class trams, asking passengers to "Keep stairwell clear until doors have fully opened".trams, tramways, signs, tramcars, ptc, yarra trams -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Nunawading Tactics Must Stay Secret, 1985
Police investigating voting at Nunawading By-ElectionPolice investigating voting at Nunawading By-Election have been told by a senior Ministerial Adviser that the tactics in the A.L.P.'s Campaign must be kept confidential, which does not imply any illegality in tactics used. A Molotov Cocktail was thrown into a house next door to Martin Peake, Convenor of the Nuclear Disarmament Party. Mr Peake complained to the Electoral Office about How to Vote cards, distributed before the Election asking voters to direct preferences to the Democrats, then A.L.P.Police investigating voting at Nunawading By-Election elections, peake, martin, ives, bob -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Tram Ticket
Orange paper ticket for 1/- for the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board.1-11 Melb & Metropolitan--- This ticket ----- 1/- D L 801029|REVERSE Ask for Stamina --- Shall He Reap.documents, tickets -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - KELLY AND ALLSOP COLLECTION: LETTER TO A. ALLSOP ESQ, 20/11/1901
Handwritten letter to A. Allsop Esq. from Jos. D. Chatham, dated 20 - 11 - 1. He had received statement and he paid 2 10/- both at starting price. He was only allowed £1.15. for that and asks will you kindly look into it and reply. Note at the end asks what odds will you give me for £1 Fairyland.business, stockbroker, kelly & allsop, kelly and allsop collection - letter to a allsop esq., jos d chatham, r turner chatford mills