The bell was used for Trade Week to signify "time's up" at Optus Oval. Prior to this it was used to let Alan Espie's children on their Wandin property to come home.Why Al chimes in for Carlton Tony De Bolfo, Carlton Media Feb 20, 2014 11:05AM Alan Espie with the famous bell. (Photo: Carlton Football Club) Alan Espie with the famous bell. (Photo: Carlton Football Club) Related Etched into the rim of the bell Alan Espie has rung at every trade week gathering since 1994 is a touching quote attributed to his grandson. Dear Pa, May you always ring true blue, Love Harry Just thinking about that inscription often brings big Al to tears. The story of the Espie bell has its origins at the old family property at Wandin in the picturesque Yarra Valley, in the days when the Espies’ kids were at the neighboring creek fossicking for local platypus. “If they got too far away we’d ring an old cowbell,” Espie recalled, “and years later, my daughter Jo brought me this replacement bell from some second-hand naval place”. “Not long after Shane (O’Sullivan) asked me to officiate at trade week and that’s when the bell came into vogue.” A permanent fixture at trade week, Espie would ring the bell to signal the opening of trading when club recruiters gathered – initially within the confines of the Carlton Heroes Stand at Visy Park, more recently at Etihad Stadium. In those early days at Carlton he caused a stir as bell ringer, drawing curious responses from officiating journalists, recruiters and coaches alike. “I even remember (Kevin) Sheedy asking me if I was selling muffins,” he recalled. Then, when trade day was relocated to Etihad, Espie’s daughter thought it appropriate to get the bell inscribed. “Because the bell was leaving Carlton, Jo got it inscribed on my grandson’s behalf, because he was only four or five then. When I saw what was inscribed I was tearful,” Espie said. “The bell is very important to me, particularly at this time, because Jo is battling health problems at the moment, my grandson is autistic and she’s fought like hell to get him through.” Espie joined Carlton’s Under 19 committee on the eve of the senior Premiership season of 1979 and managed the club’s junior squads, the Bert Deacon Squad included. “I worked very closely with Geoff Southby, ‘Swan’ McKay and Trevor Keogh when they were coaching the Under 19s and I was recruiting as well,” he said. “In 1981 and ’82 I forward scouted for ‘Parko’ (David Parkin) and later on I did the same for ‘Wallsy’ (Robert Walls). After that I coordinated recruiting in central Victoria and it was nothing for me to do 25,000ks a year in my own car – and I loved every minute of it.” Espie’s passion for Carlton and empathy for its wartime players Bert Deacon, Ollie Grieve and Jack “Chooka” Howell can be sourced to his childhood years. His grandparents lived not far from the old ground on Wilson Street “and that’s how I got in for the ’45 Grand Final”. “My uncle, who had just got back from the war, grabbed a ladder from Wilson Street and set it up against the barbed wire fence at the ground. I climbed the ladder and caught my arm on the barbed wire, but I got over the top and saw the game while I straddled the fence,” Espie said. “What I saw was what you would today call ‘spotfires’ and I reckon it took football 20 years to get rid of it.” Today, Espie continues to ring in the yearly trade talk days at AFL headquarters (with the notable exception of 2012 when he was hospitalized), but he’s in no doubt as to where the bell belongs. “This bell has had nothing to do with Wandin but everything to do with Carlton - and with the 150th year of the club I think the bell stays here (at Visy Park). I still hope to ring the bell for the AFL this year, but at least I’ll know where it is,” Espie said. “I’ve told Jo about this and she tells me Harry’s rapt, because he’s a big Carlton supporter and he’s so happy his name is on the bell.”Wooden handle attached to a brass bell."Dear Pa, may you always ring true blue, Love Harry"

Ballarat University College is a predecessor institution of Federation University Australia. A group of ballarat University College students compete in the 1993 tram Pull Competion.tram pull, student activity, ballarat university college

University of Ballarat Pull Up Banner featuring the star logo. It is in a grey carry bag.university of ballarat, banner, crest, logo, marketing

Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 19/2/1994, titled "Pull a tram, and help the SES". Item about Begonia Festival Ambassador Award Entrant, Jamieson Arnott preparing for a tram pull event to raise funds. Has photo of No. 1, Frank Puls on the steps, Jamieson and five volunteers from the SES pulling the tram along No. 2 road at the depot. Story by Dennis Torpy."Courier 19/2/94" in ink along the top edge.tram pull, fund raising, ses

Part of a WW1rifle cleaning kit used by Military service personal.. 18mm Dia Brass tube with a threaded cap on one end.The pull through cord is missing.HJ&S. with a stamp of a crown with V5 and 13 underneath.

Richard Bell was born in Dumfermline, Scotland in 1850, arriving in Victoria with his family as a child. He worked at the grocery store of W.L. Wilson, Skipton Street, Sebastopol for six years before opening his own grocery business on the corner of Drummond and South Streets, Ballarat. The business was successful and he retired 15 years later. He was elected to the Ballarat City Council in 1891, and in 1892 he started an auctioneering and sharebroking business in partnership with Mr Lambert. Organisations such as the Ballarat Woollen Company and the Ballarat Tramway Board benefited from Richard Bell's association with them, and he was the Director of many mining companies. He was a member of the Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat, the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute and the Commercial Club. Richard Bell was interest in erecting statues in Sturt Street to the memory of the poets Burns and Moore, and served on the relevant committee to that end. He was a long term truster of the Miners' Association, and took a very active part in the South Street Debating Society. In April 1874 Richard Bell married Jessie Scott, and the couple had two sons and seven daughters. Portrait of Alexander Bell, member of the Old Colonists Association of Ballarat. old colonists' association of ballarat, old colonists' club, jessie scott, richard bell

A carpet sales book for the Brintons' design range 'Bell Celeste' acquired when Brintons' Fellmonger Road factory closed.W7195 W7195_2 Page 1 of a history of Brintons Carpets. Page 2 of a history of Brintons Carpets. A list of catalogues/items in the Brintons Collection donated after closure of Fellmongers Road factory in July 2008.Brintons Carpets Finest Australian Woven Carpets Bell Celestefurnishing, brintons pty ltd (geelong) brintons ltd (uk) brintons australia pty ltd, sales, samples

Cecil Cooper ringing a large bell in a tree at Ledcourt StationColour photocopy of a male in a striped jumper ringing a bell hanging from a large tree. Beside the tree is a red drum.Cecil Cooperstawell

This is a set of four photographs of Bell 47G-2 helicopters used in Royal Australian Survey Corps Field Operations. c1965. From 1957, helicopter transport of survey parties revolutionised transport in remote areas. The most common helicopter used by the Royal Australian Survey Corps at this time was the civilian Bell 47G-2 and the Sioux, the Australian Army’s’s equivalent. equivalent. From 1964 an Aerodist MRC2 airborne Electronic Distance Measuring (EDM) system was extensively used for topographic surveys over long distances by trilateration to replace traverse requiring survey station intervisibility. In 1965 the command field survey unit personnel attached to the Army Survey Regiment’s Topographic Squadron were used mainly in support roles such as station clearing, tower operations, station monumenting, Aerodist computations, forward base operations, geodetic observations on the north-south traverse and logistic support for Remote teams. .1P is a photo of a civilian Bell 47G-2 helicopter Registration / Serial VH-UTB owned by Helicopter Utilities from Mascot, NSW c1965. In the background of this photograph is three personnel and vehicles at a field survey camp. The left-hand vehicle is a Willys Jeep with trailer and on the right is probably a Truck, 2 1/2 ton, 6x6, General Service GMC. The Bell 47G-2: VH-UTB was destroyed, and its pilot killed in tragic circumstances during a civilian survey operation on Cape York Peninsula in June 1966. .2P is a photo of a a civilian Bell 47G-2 helicopter Registration / Serial VH-IHB taken in Wyndham, WA. As the letters ‘TAA’ appear on the fuselage, the helicopter was charted from Trans Australian Airways. .3P is a photo of a Bell 47G-2: VH-UTC with survey camp in background. .4P is a photo of a Bell 47G-2 equipped with floats and unidentified personnel loading stores, possibly in Darwin. Acknowledgement: Royal Australian Survey Corps – Aerodist Years 1964-1975 Version 2021.0 Authored by Peter Jensen.This is a set of four photographs of civilian Bell 47G-2 helicopters used in Royal Australian Survey Corps Field Operations. c1965. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, black & white, c1965, Bell 47G-2 helicopter: VH-UTB with survey camp in background. .2) - Photo, black & white, c1965, Bell 47G-2 helicopter: VH-IHB with survey station in foreground. .3) - Photo, black & white, c1965, Bell 47G-2 helicopter: VH-UTC with survey camp in background. .4) - Photo, black & white, c1965, Bell 47G-2 helicopter: Unidentified personnel loading stores possibly in Darwin..2P – annotated on bottom of photo ‘Wyndham Area – Helicopter drops observing party’ The other photographs are not annotated.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr, surveying

Fay Newton nee Cooper ringing a large bell in a tree at Ledcourt StationColour print of woman in a red top holding a black bag and ringing a bell in right hand that is hanging from a large tree. Fay Newton nee Cooperstawell

This bottle held clag or gum to be used to seal envelopes. Glass bell shaped clag bottle. This type of clag or gum would have been for sale in newsagents and stationery outlets for the sealing of envelopes. Prior to the invention of the pre-gummed envelopes a sealing agent was needed and sold separately. This bottle would have had a paper label detailing the clag manufacturer and amount contained. The wide base was to add stability in use to avoid it tipping over. The bottle has a faint AGM monogram on the base so it would date to the 1940/50s period.Bell Shaped Glass gum bottle.AGM monogram, '338 and M' pressed into base. #-piece mold with attached base.glass bottles, gum bottles

The Bell & Howell Ringmaster slide projector was capable of projecting 35mm mounted slides onto an internal screen and then played them much like a television set. Different settings allowed the slides to be projected onto a larger screen if desired. The RingMaster included cassette tape player/recorder that was able to synchronize the playing of sound with the projection of slides. It was compatible with 80 and 140 count Kodak Carousel slide trays which were mounted on the top. A carry handle was attached for the top of the machine for easy transport, Accessories with the projector included an external microphone and cassette tapes. Donald J. Bell and Albert S. Howell founded Bell & Howell Incorporated with a capitalization of $5,000 in February 1907. This projector was used by the Country Fire Authority Training Wing to conduct training and information sessions for its members.This item is significant because it is representative of development in home entertainment in the late 1970s. It was donated by a local organisation in Wodonga.A large cube-shaped projector with a slide carousal which was placed on the top. It included a built-in cassette recorder and an external microphone jack. The front featured a screen allowing slides to be viewed on this screen or projected onto an external screen.On front: Bell & Howell Metal Plate on back: Serial Number 9005079 and Patent informationbell & howell, home entertainment

Clare Gervasoni and Dorothy Wickham at International Women's Day function at the Bell Tower Conference Centre, Ballarat at the launch of "Amongst Ballarat's Finest", a publication about some of Ballarat's amazing women. Jacqueline Dark, soloist; Dorothy Wickham, guest speaker.Three photorgraphs of women at the International Womens Day event, Bell Tower Conference Centre, Ballaratinternational women's day, clare gervasoni, dorothy wickham

The official records of the Lioness Club of Kew, of which this object is a part, are held in trust by the Kew Historical Society.The Lioness Club of Kew was the first Lioness Club in the Melbourne area. As such its records are of Historic and Social Significance as a record of post-war community organisations run by women. As the records were donated to the Kew Historical Society as a place of deposit, they are well provenanced. They comprise albums, objects, and a history of the Club so provide a complete picture of the Club's operation.Brass Bell, with attached wooden gavel. The bell was used in meetings of the Kew Lioness Club from about 1978 to 1992. The wooden gavel was made by Ray Boothroyd. The bell is engraved with the names of past presidents of the Kew Lioness Club."Lioness Club of Kew / Past Presidents / Helen Joyce 1978-1979, 1979-1980 / Dorothy Cameron 1980-1981 / Valerie Newbegin 1981-1982 / Prue Molnar 1982-1983 / Edna Cartwright 1983-84 / Helen Joyce 1984-1985 / Kathleen Holgate 1985-1986 / Deborah Davis 1986-1987 / Lynette Bell 1987-1988 / Prue Molnar 1988-1989 / Judy Brown 1989-1990 / valerie Ayres 1990-1991 / Deborah Davis 1991-1992"lioness club of kew, women's groups - kew - (vic), bells

Displayed at History House.340.1 - Film camera, black, f/1.8300m lens, 9.29mm lens. Takes cassette. Autoload. 340.2 - Bell & Howell portable camera handle/mount. 340.3 - Cassette tape.Front: Bell & Howell/Zoom Reflex/Made in Japan (printed front of camera)

Presented to Carlton FC secretary H O Bell in recognition of Carlton's 1947 premiershipThe awarded trophy although for the 1947 season was passed onto former Carlton player Cyril Mann who missed selection for the 1945 Grand Final (The Blood Bath) victory over South Melbourne. Cyril Mann's maternal Grandfather William Cooper "is remembered as the Australian Aboriginal political activist, much-respected community leader and genuine man of stature whose extraordinary lifetime achievements cannot be properly acknowledged in the limited space available here". Tony De Bolfo 2013.Comprises stainless steel & bronze. Small bronze medallion sits atop ash tray on a small pedestal."Awarded to H O Bell Secretary Carlton Football Club 1947 PREMIERS" The VFL emblem is depicted on one side of the medallion.

The Bell Sioux was used as one of the primary equipment of the 161 Reconnaissance flight. Every major Australian unit in Vietnam would have utilised their services. The helicopter on display did not serve in Vietnam.The Bell 47 is a two-bladed, single engine light observation helicopter made by Bell Helicopters. It has a bubblt cockpit for two crew and the tail is open metal framework.This helicopter bears a full set of Australian Army insignia and carries the A.A. Serial No. A1-406.military equipment, helicopters, sioux

Made by internee at Camp 3, Tatura and used there by childrenHandmade wooden model of a horse on base with 2 sets of wooden wheels and leather harness. Piece of metal with hole for pulling along. Painted light and dark brown with green base (with flower decoration) and red wheels ,tail is broom hairKurt Beckmodel, horse, beck k, camp 3, tatura, ww2 camp 3, toys, general, handcrafts, wood, carving

Sign - engraved brass sheet, with black lettering and lining on the outside and screw holes in each corner with the words. "To stop Car pull left hand cord ONCE" See Reg Item 2426 for another version in upper and lower case.trams, tramways, signs, tramcars, tramways, passenger signs

Sign - engraved brass sheet, with black lettering and lining on the outside and screw holes in each corner with the words. "TO STOP CAR PULL LEFT HAND CORD ONCE' See Reg item 2935 for another version in upper and lower case.trams, tramways, signs, tramcars, tramways, passenger signs

Newspaper cutting from page 2 of The Courier, Ballarat, 26 May 2003, titled "A growing, young ambition to pull a tram", reporting on the event at Lake Wendouree the previous day. Photograph features Anna Howley from the University of Ballarat pulling on the rope connected to the tram on the west side of Gardens Loop. Tram has the "Power 103.1 FM" banner on the front. Photo by Ian Wilson of the Ballarat Courier and report by Catherine Best. Quotes Allister Morrison of the Young Ambition and that they raised $8,000 for Pinarc Support Services. See also Reg. Item 2451 for event programme.date of newspaper cutting and page number in pencil and bottom of sheet.young ambition, tram pull, btm, rotary ballarat

Brass sign with the words "To stop Car pull left hand cord ONCE" engraved into the base metal with an engraved border and four screw holes in the corners. Used on MMTB tramcars. 2nd copy added 8/1/2016 from donation of Kathy Stanley.trams, tramways, signs, mmtb, tramcars

This booklet tells the story of the bell from the "S. S. Santhia" and how it came to Bogong State School, Victoria. "Santhia" belonged to the British India Line. On 6th November 1943 she was in service as a troopship when she caught fire and capsized at No. 3 Garden Reach Jetty, Calcutta. Due to the additional weight of water pumped into her to extinguish the fire, "Santhia" heeled over and remained in the mud of the River Hooghly until a successful salvage was completed in January 1946. The salvage operation was carried out by Captain J. P. Williams of Melbourne and his team of Australian divers nine and a half months after the commencement of operations. "Santhia" was the sixty seventh ship salvaged by Captain Williams. "Santhia's" Bell was presented by Captain Williams to Mr G.G. Jobbins, Chairman of Commissioners for installation at Bogong State School. The ceremony of presenting the bell took place on 21st February 1947. The bell bears the following inscription:- "Presented to G.G.Jobbins, Esq., Chairman, State Electricity Commission, by Captain J.P. Williams for Bogong School, on December 6th, 1946. This bell was recovered from the wreck of the "S.S.Santhia" sunk in the Hooghly River, Calcutta, and raised by an Australian salvage party."This booklet is significant because it documents an unusual event linking Bogong State School to a World War II salvage operation.A booklet consisting of images and text which tells the story of S.S. Santhia, of her sinking while in service as a troopship, of her subsequent salvage and how her bell came to Bogong State School in Victoria's High Country. The booklet consists of 12 pages including the cover. It consists of text and images. Primarily printed in black and white, the booklet uses blue boxes to highlight text including titles and explanation of images. The cover is blue with white text and features an image of the bell of the S. S. Santhia.Inside front cover: THIS BOOKLET is presented by THE STATE ELECTRICITY COMMISSION OF VICTORIA to the children of BOGONG STATE SCHOOLbogong state school, s.s.santhia, santhia bell

Bell cord - for a grip car bell - consisting of a wooden turned handle fitted with a screw at the bottom, a length of sash cord and a cast iron end to which the rope has been glued or fastened into.trams, tramways, cable trams, grip tram, gripmen, bell

This box and matches were owned by Lindsay Thomson and purchased by him for use at a scout jamboree - Senior Scout Venture which was held on Fraser Island, north of Brisbane in January (1-7), 1951. (Matches were not officially allowed to be taken by the scouts onto the island.) It was for Scouts over 15 years of age who had reached the first-class standard. The jamboree was extended by one week because of a suspected case of poliomyelitis. A photo of the Orbost contingent returning to Spencer Street Station Melbourne was taken by The Leader newspaper. A box for Bell's Waxies. It is a rectangular shape coloured red, white and blue. The waxed matches are made of fine twisted cotton threads. The contents are in a sliding tray. There are some matches inside. The box has been glued onto paper with some cotton threads on the left and a complete match on the right.Bell's Waxies Made in Australia Average Contents 100 1/2matches smoking-accessories bell wax-matches

Used by a cable tram conductor to record the number of 2d fares collected from passengers. The Bell punch recorded the number of times a hole was punched in the slip. They were used by the cable trams until the mid-1920s when they were phased out and replaced by "flimsy" paper tickets. The item has been punched many times. Printed for the Tramway Board (1916 to 1919). Has space for 44 journeys. On one side, has space for the name Line, Date, Badge, car, time of starting, and signature, if a student conductor. Printed for use in the down direction. See item 7425 for an example in the Up Direction.Demonstrates a Cable Tram tram Conductors record of the trips sold/fare collected.Ticket - Trip Slip - cable tram Bell Punch type - grey card, 2d fare.See abovetrams, tramways, tickets, cable trams, bell punch, tramway board, tb

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