Neville Mirvane Bunning was born in Rockhampton, Queensland in 1902. He was home taught until 1916 and then was a boarder at Geelong Grammar School, Victoria until 1921. He then returned to Queensland and worked on the family property. During this time he built ceramic kilns and taught himself the required skills for ceramiic production. During the Depression he went to Sydney and set up an artist's studio. In 1934 he went to England and studied, wrote and did commission work. Achieving local success and had work acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum. Neville returned to Australia and became a lecturer at East Sydney Technical School until the outbreak of the Second World War. He joined the RAAF. After the War he joined the staff of the Art School of the Ballarat School of Mines and Industries until his retirement in 1964. Neville Bunning formed the Ballarat Artist's Society, a group which sponsored art and invite guests to speak to students and the public of Ballarat. He wrote a weekly column in "The Courier", the local newspaper where he encouraged people to be more aware of the trends in art. His works were included in the 1988 Australian Bicentennial Exhibition. His sympathetic understanding of Aboriginal culture is recorded in a letter written in 1937 to the Victoria and Albert Museum. Neville Bunning continued painting during his retirement. His last major exhibition was held at the Golden Age Gallery in Ballarat in 1983. The sketch books cover a range of topics using pen, ink and watercolour.28 A3 sketch books, spiral boundneville bunning, queensland, geelong grammar school, ceramics, kilns, depression, sydney, england, commission work, victoria and albert museum, east sydney technical school, art school, ballarat school of mines and industries, ballarat artist's society, second world war, raaf, australian bicentennial exhibition, golden age gallery ballarat, painting

MRS. ANDREW McLENNAN [ALMA] WAS AN OBSERVER FROM 1042 WHILE LIVING AT TOURELLO ESTATE, SMEATON ROAD, CLUNES.AIR FLASH MESSAGE FORM ISSUED TO NOMINATED OBSERVERS OF AIRCRAFT FLYING IN IMMEDIATE AREA. OBSERVER TO RECORD AND REPORT THE POSITION, DIRECTION, NUMBER OF ENGINE, HEIGHT, TIME SEEN OR HEARD AND TYPE OF AIRCRAFT TO AIRFORCE CONTROL BASE [BALLARAT]DURING 1939-1945 WORLD WAR .local history, document, identification, military, airforce

SEPIA PHOTOGRAPH OF MATRON ADA JOHNSON IN HER NURSES UNIFORM - STARCHED COLLAR AND CUFFS. WEARING A CAP. HER HAND ON SOFA, EMBOSSED CURTAINS DRAPED AROUND.On reverse hand written in blue biro; Mrs Ada Johnson, matron of Clunes Hospital for quite a few years and during 1st World War 1914-1918 when the town was without a doctor. Her experience and knowledge was a great asset to Clunes. Retired about 1921photographs, hospital [old], matron ada johnson

Letter from the Ballarat Woollen and Worsted Co. Ltd of Hill Street, Ballarat to W.R. Lang in 1945 re: an employee reference.textile mills - staff world war ii, ballarat woollen and worsted co. ltd, lang, dr w. roy, textile mills - staff, world war ii

Old Tick was the neighbour of Gus, Bess and Jack Gervasoni in Stanley St, Daylesford. As a toddler Jack Gervasoni would sit on his knee for hours watching his pocket watch - leading to the name 'Tick', and later 'Old Tick'. Annie Wheldon was Tick's daughter and gave many items currently on display at the Daylesford Museum.Black and white photograp of the photograph on the occassion of Gus Gervasoni being shipped out for compulsory service during World War two. He is the one in uniform, with furrowed brow. Left to right: Gus Gervasoni, his father George Gervasoni, ? , (Possibly Old Tick [Wheldon]. Front row left to right: Kevin or Roger Lock, Jack Gervasoni (son of Gus), Ken Lock. gus gervasoni, aif, world war two, chocco, chocolate soldier, conscript, george gervasoni, john hogan gervasoni, ken lock

Its manufacture demonstrates from an industrial aspect a period of history following the occupation of Japan by the USA after the second world war and has a strong association with this event.Insulator - known as an egg type - ceramic - fired clay (porcelain) finished with a brown colour with two holes for span wire with the holes offset to each other. Marked in a very light almost clear finish on one side "Made in Occupied Japan" See item 8534 for another example - a larger size. https://www.gotheborg.com/glossary/occupiedjapan.shtml - accessed 15/4/20201 gives some background: "For the period from the end of World War II in 1945 through April 28, 1952, the United States and its Allies occupied Japan. The Occupation involved approximately 130,000 Americans (both military and civilian) and about 35,000 British Troops based in Japan. SCAP (Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers), led by General MacArthur, wrote a new constitution for Japan. As Japan needed to rebuild their economy after the war, part of the agreement to allow them to export goods out of their country was that they had to mark 50% of all items with "Occupied Japan" or "Made in Occupied Japan." This could be done with a paper label, cloth label (as on scarves, doilies, clothing), engraved, handwritten or stamped. Thus, you may come across things, such as a salt and pepper set, where only one of the pair is marked OJ and the other will just have "Japan" on it. The tags, labels, marks were placed on the items in Japan, before they were exported to other countries. "trams, tramways, overhead, trolley wire, insulation, electrical equipment

Wal Jack had an extensive range of correspondents throughout Australia and the world who often provided him with detailed drawings and notes on various tramway systems. The letter from a resident of Dusseldorf West Germany, details the author's travels, issues post World War 2, photos, enlargers, a visit to Koln or Cologne, war damage, photos of Russian tramcars, tramcars in use, the interurban line to Bonn and his forthcoming visit to "Dusseldor fer Waggonfabrik" which became the Duewag factory. A web search shows that the author published at least one book on trams.Demonstrates some of the correspondence that Wal Jack received from around the world.Letter typed on A4 paper with sender's stamp and address with a pencil sketch on the rear. letters, wal jack, railways, tramways, dusseldorf, duewag, koln, colongne

Item headed "Mrs Sylvia Mitchell Entertained" report on the success of the fundraising by Sylvia, the presentation on 30/9/1944 at the Rowing Club, the fund raising procession and Gala day, and the Gala Ball held in Melbourne Town Hall. Also reports on the Bendigo candidate, Mrs Dorothy Rosewarne who raised 1725 pounds. Has photos of the Treasure Tram and the procession float.Yields information about the SEC fund raising by Sylvia Mitchell for the Red Cross Prisoners of War fund.Magazine cutting from the SEC News for October 1944 page 11 pasted onto a ruled sheet of scrap paper.most popular conductress, sylvia mitchell, conductor, conductress, tramways, sec, red cross, dorothy rosewarne, parades, processions

Cutting titled "Conductresses' Queen Carnival - Concert at Alfred Hall" - reports on the event to raise funds for the Red Cross Prisoners of War funds. Reports on Mrs. Mitchell, and gives details of the programme including names of artists. Date of cutting to be researched.Demonstrates newspaper reporting re the Sylvia Mitchell fund raising.Newspaper cutting pasted onto a sheet of card from the cover of an Exercise book.most popular conductress, sylvia mitchell, tramways, sec, red cross, concerts, alfred hall

Interviews with Sylvia Mitchell and Sergeant Staples about being a prisoner of War and the Red Cross work. Item have been trimmed. Further date research is required.Demonstrates newspaper reporting re the Sylvia Mitchell and POW Red Cross fund raising.Newspaper cutting pasted onto a sheet of card or ruled paper.most popular conductress, sylvia mitchell, tramways, sec, red cross, sergeant staples

Booklet - "Popular Conductress Competition - Gala Ball" - Melbourne Town Hall 31/8/1944 - 8pm to 2am. Gives details of the event, the entrants, Red Cross work for some 23,000 Prisoners of War and their thanks to the Australian Tramway and Motor Omnibus Employees Association. Includes a photo of each entrant and written in ink is the amount raised by each conductress. Programme number 703. Has an advertisement for Black and White cigarettes on the back cover. See 8823 for a photograph of the entrants in their ball gowns.Demonstrates work to support the Red Cross Prisoner of War fund raising.Eight page booklet, printed centre stapled.most popular conductress, sylvia mitchell, tramways, sec, red cross, events, union, atmoea

Set of four DL size pamphlets giving details of specific areas of the Ballarat Botanic Gardens, published by the Friends of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens and the POW Memorial Trustees. .1 - The Prime Ministers' at the Ballarat Botanical Gardens - giving details of the Prime Ministers busts and their short history, the sculptors, the history of the avenue. .2 - Statues of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens - 4 fold DL - includes a list and a map of the various statues and conservation issues. .3 - Friends of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens - 2 fold DL - information and membership application form along with contact information. .4- The Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial - 3 fold DL - giving details of the war memorial and contact information.trams, tramways, gardens, botanical gardens, prime ministers avenue, statues, ex prisoner of war memorial

Newspaper clipping from The National Times, mid 1972 about the securing of a Birney tram by The Bendigo Trust following the attempt by the Adelaide based Australian Electric Transport Museum (called Tramway Society) to remove the tram. Cutting not dated. Quotes Dennis O'Hoy. This had large political overtones, as the tram had been given to the AETM by the SEC. Another Birney which was rebuilt from a scrapped one by the Trust was later given to the AETM.bendigo, birney, aeta, loading trams

Set of three adhesive label or car sticker with images of 1 -- Shoulder patch of the United States Marine Corps - made by Mitchell 2 - ditto - 1st Marine Division - with the word "Guadalcanal" vertically - made by Mitchell 3 - ditto - 11th Marines - The Cannon cockers - made by Vanguard of California. Donated to the Museum by the son of US Marine whose father was at Victoria Park, July 2018, - noting that they were badges or insignia of the units that were in Victoria Park during 1943. Refer to https://www.ozatwar.com/usmc/1stmarinedivision.htm - accessed 18/1/2019 which confirms the items being at Victoria Park. tramways, trams, world war i, victoria park, ballarat

Image of a Ballarat bogie car waiting at the City stop with the Boer War Memorial in front. Taken on the last day of operation of the SEC Ballarat tramway system - 19-9-1971. In the background is the National Mutual building, Golden Star Chinese Cafe, Georges Oyster / fish shop and Ballarat TV and Electrical store which looks a bit of wreck inside.Yields information about the last day of operation of the Ballarat SEC tramways.Digital image - 120 negative tramways, tramcars, ballarat, last day, closure, sturt st, boer war memorial

Photo features South African or Boer War Memorial in the Sturt Street central median near Lydiard St with SEC No. 35 (former MMTB and Hawthorn Tramways Trust tramcar). An advert for Longhurst Quality Bread is adjacent to the Mechanics Institute building. Also in the view are the Commonwealth Bank, the Ballarat Gas Co and Beacham's Unicorn Hotel.Yields information about the South African War Memorial in Sturt St.Postcard black and white, plain back, with a handwritten note on rear.In ink on rear "Bogie No. 35 (1948 shot)" tramways, trams, sturt st, boer war memorial, tram 35

Yields information about the intersection of Sturt and Lydiard Sts tramway centre and Boer War monument.Set of three 35mm slides - AGFA dark blue / white plastic mounts of trams at the intersection of Sturt and Lydiard St - City terminus. 1 - view from the central median on the west side of Lydiard St, looking East with the Commonwealth Bank, Post Office, with many passengers at the location. The Boer War monument /statue is in the centre part of the photograph. 2 - No. 14 about to turn into Lydiard St North/ The short tram stop and End of Section sign are adjacent to the tram. 3 - Tram waiting at the north side tram stop - has a Twin Lakes and Cinzano sign. Has the ANZ bank and the SEC offices in the background.tramways, trams, sturt st, city, lydiard st, passengers, signs, tram 14

Has a strong association with some of the Ballarat tram crews.Set of two colour AGFA slides of Motorman Lou Walker (54) standing in front of the Boer War Monument in Sturt St median Strip Photo from the collection of Lilian Butler. Names based on list given in Reg Item 3425. ballarat, tramways, trams, crews, motormen, conductors, city, monuments

Has a strong association with some of the Ballarat tram crews.Kodachrome colour slide, white cardboard mount of Inspector T. Dunstan standing alongside the Boer War Monument with No. 40 in the background. Photo from the collection of Lilian Butler. ballarat, tramways, trams, crews, city, inspectors, tram 40

Wall Calendar - heavy card covers, 12 gloss art pages inside, titled "Ballarat", calendar for 2016, featuring various Ballarat photographs. Includes the Gardens, BTM No. 33, Lydiard St and Sturt St, Arch of Victory, Lake Wendouree, Botanical Gardens, Railway Station, Craigs Hotel, Conservatory and Statuary Pavilion. Photo of No. 33 in Wendouree Parade. Produced by Bartell Calendars.tramways, trams, ballarat, btm, botanical gardens, arch of victory, ex australian prisoners of war memorial, craig s hotel

Yields information about the appearance of Sturt St and Lydiard St intersection c1950 and the use of the trams.Black and white photograph of No. 12, Sturt St West in Sturt St at Lydiard St North. Has the National Mutual building and Commonwealth Bank buildings. Bracket arms are of the type that required the pole to be cut into. c1950. Has the Boer War Memorial in the view. Item donated comprised negative 1141, A4 print and laminated A4 print. Negative scanned at 2400dpi. On the top edge of one of the prints "Sturt St Ballarat 1950 no print required"trams, tramways, ballarat, sturt st, secv, lydiard st, statues, tram 12

Demonstrates the aspect of petrol rationing in Australia during the second world war and the impact it had on tram passengers.Set of ten (sheet of 8 + sheet of 2) 10 gallons Ration Coupons for Motor spirit (Petrol), printed on off white paper with purple ink with the state of issue "Vic" shown. Expires 31/7/1949, probably printed early 1949. Required the consumer or user to endorse it with name, licence number and vehicle registration number. Petrol rationing used in Australia from Oct. 1940 to Feb. 1950 - for a detailed article see - https://www.awm.gov.au/articles/journal/j36/petrol accessed 29/5/2019. and https://www.ozrevenues.com/Revenue-Railway-Local-Perfin-Catalogue/Australia-WWII-Petrol-Ration-Tickets.html (accessed 29/5/2019) trams, tramways, commonwealth government, rationing, world war i

Yields information about Ballarat 's Treasure tram and fund raising during the second world war.Negative and Digital image of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of the Treasure Tram built for fund raising by the depot staff to support the Most Popular Conductress Competition. See Reg Items 2129 and 5108 for more details. July 1944. Photographed at the corner of Sturt and Lydiard Streets. Image i1, original scan of the negative, image i2, and adjusted scan. trams, tramways, world war i, most popular conductress competition, conductresses, treasure tram, tram 41

Demonstrates aspects of the SEC governance system in issuing By-laws for the travelling public, as part of their Act. Yields information about fares charged for tram services in Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong. Issued to crews.Video Tape titled "Ballarat's Trammies and War" in white cardboard slip box. Features the 1930's rehabilitation of the system, the huge patronage increase due to WW2, conductresses, Most Popular Conductress competition, Brownout conditions and modifications made to the trams, interviews with Jean Maxwell and Norm Lorensini. Made from parts of the Ballarat Tramways tape. Gives credits, shows the "Australia Remembers" logo. Approx 4 mins running time - 6 copies on the 25 min. tape.video tape, world war ii, conductresses, australia remembers`

Title poster used to welcome visitors at the depot for the "Ballarat's Trammies at War" exhibition as part of the "Australia Remembers" programme. Printed on an A4 size ink jet coated paper, used Microsoft PowerPoint, BJC4000 printer. Was used in a plastic envelope for the exhibition. trams, tramways, btm, exhibitions, world war ii, ballarat's trammies at war

Brown card with two red stripes vertically in the central area of the card, printed up as Australian Civilian Registration (British Subjects) Identity Card for use during the Second World War (WWII). Has form number CR3. Date of printing given in bottom left hand corner as 12.43. Issued to "Denmead Leslie James 133 Glenlyon Rd. Bwick" (Brunswick) in Sept. 1945. Issued at No. 1 P.D. Depot, Ransford. Has two punch holes along the top edge - probably not in at the time of issue. Has signature of holder and witness (E.A Showers) to signature of rear. Gives conditions of use etc. Also has Identity Card Number "V5 M10 B10551" on rear for office purposes "R45/50" and in a column against the letter C "50728"various - see above and image filestrams, tramways, identity cards, second world war, world war ii

Colour print of Bendigo SECV Bendigo tram 17 at Eaglehawk Terminus. On Kodacolor paper with a Kodak red ink stamp on rear. Tram has dash canopy lights, but no large white strip under the drivers windows. Photo not dated but appears to be at about the same time as 977, 21.11.1962. Has Eaglehawk Town Hall and Post office in background and war memorial. Tram showing destination of "Quarry Hill". Photo shows how tram line extended past the town hall with the white posts visible. Tram has White Horse Whiskey ad on front dash panel and two SEC "Electric Cooking" ads.On rear top left hand corner "17".eaglehawk, bendigo, town hall, post office, tram 17