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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - GARDEN-12 HOPE STREET, Jan 1963
Slide. Garden-12 Hope Street. Climbing plants on trellis.slide, bendigo, garden-12 hope street., garden-12 hope street. -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park
Relief prints, J. Carr et al, The Gwalior Plains, Circa 1840's
Original steel engraving by J.C Armytage after John SkinnerPROUT (1806 - 1876). Prout was born in Plymouth and was a member of the New Watercolour Society in London, he latter emigrated and lived for some time in Sydney and Hobart before returning to England. Published in "Australia... Illustrated with Drawings by Skinner Prout, N Chevalier, etc. by Edwin Carlton Booth F.R.C.I. (printed 1873-76) Virtue & Co., London, and as part work from about 1873. Steel Steel Engraved antique print some with marking to the margins. Image 12 x 18 cm. John Skinner Prout (1806 - 1876) was an architectural illustrator and painter. Born in Plymouth and nephew of Samuel Prout (Topographical illustrator, drawing master and colourist). John specialised in similar subjects to his uncle but was practically self-taught. He was elected a member of the New Watercolour Society on his return from Australia in 1849, where he visited Sydney and Hobart. He had already forfeited his membership of the NWS in 1838 by being overseas. John settled in Bristol after 1849 whewre he became a good friend of W.J. Muller (artist). He later moved to London where he died, at Camden Town on 29th August 1876Framed print of etching depicting four aboriginals one of which is climbing a treeprint, gwalior plains -
Bendigo Tramways (managed by the Bendigo Heritage Attractions)
Black and White Photograph, Tram Number 2, Bendigo, 20/04/1962
Built By Adelaide firm, Duncan & Fraser in 1916. Tram number 2, first operated in Melbourne as Hawthorn Tramways Trust number 20. She was transported to Geelong Tramways Trust in 1947 and changed to Number 34. Following the closure of the Geelong Tramways in 1956, the tram transferred to Bendigo where it became Tram Number 2.Tram number 2, climbing View Street Bendigo. 20th April 196220th April 1962tram, bendigo. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - Royal Australian Survey Corps Survey Observation Towers, c1950s
This is a set of seven photographs of Royal Australian Survey Corps surveyors setting up observation towers in the field and undertaking survey observations during mapping and geodetic control operations. c1950s. Survey observation towers were used mainly to take angular measurements in flat or heavily forested terrain, where height was necessary to achieve observer’s line-of-sight between field survey station. The Bilby Tower seen in photo .5P was erected to a height of 75 feet (23m) above ground level. The use of the Bilby Tower in Topographic Squadron’s field survey operations from 1955 to 1966 is described in page 54 of Valerie Lovejoy’s book 'Mapmakers of Fortuna – A history of the Army Survey Regiment’ ISBN: 0-646-42120-4. CAPT George Ricketts’ period of service was from 1942 to 1976 reaching the rank of LTCOL. It is noted in page 35 of Valerie Lovejoy’s book that then SGT Ricketts hand lettering skills came to the fore from his contribution to the draughting of one of the Japan’s Instruments of Surrender in 1945.This is a set of seven photographs of Royal Australian Survey Corps surveyors setting up observation towers in the field and undertaking survey observations during mapping and geodetic control operations. c1950s. 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, c1950s, ‘Bilby’ survey observation tower. .2) - Photo, black & white, c1950s, CAPT George Ricketts climbing ‘Bilby’ survey observation tower. .3) - Photo, black & white, c1950s, geodetic survey equipment on ‘Bilby’ survey observation tower. .4) - Photo, black & white, c1950s, two unidentified field surveyors on ‘Bilby’ survey observation tower. .5) - Photo, black & white, c1950s, two unidentified field surveyors, with CAPT Ricketts climbing ‘Bilby’ survey observation tower. .6) - Photo, black & white, c1950s, two unidentified field surveyors undertaking observations on survey observation tower. .7) - Photo, black & white, c1950, two unidentified field surveyors erecting or dismantling a survey observation tower..1P with paper tag annotated ‘Bilby Tower’ .4P on back – ‘Bilby Tower’. .5P on back – ‘Survey Observing Tower. Observing tower used for angular measurement in flat country. 75’ high – CAPT Ricketts climbing. .6P, .7P on back. ‘1960s?’royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr, surveying -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Mueller's name on many plants, 1964
Article on the history of Ferdinand von Mueller.Article on the history of Ferdinand von Mueller. He arrived in Adelaide in 1847 (had a PhD from Kiel University). He came to Melbourne in 1853 and was appointed the State's first official botanist. He was the first white man to climb Mt Buller and Mt Buffalo. Apart from his activities with the Melbourne Botanical Gardens he was Government Botanist for 43 years. His name is found in the name of some 80 native trees and shrubs.Article on the history of Ferdinand von Mueller. plants, von mueller, ferdinand, dallachy, john, melbourne botanical gardens -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Wal Jack, 23/06/1949 12:00:00 AM
Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Photo of Geelong No. 5 from Chilwell climbing up Pakington St Hill, from Mercer St. Chilwell. Has the destination of East. Photo by Wal Jack 23-6-1949. Printed on Ilford paper. See also Reg Item 7824 for another similar photograph. i1 - scan of print in the album i2 - rear of image i3 - scan of negative at 3200dpi added 17/6/2020. On rear in ink "SEC Geelong No."5 from Chilwell climbing up Pakington St Hill, from Mercer St. Chilwell. 23-6-49" Has the Wal Jack copyright stamp in the top right hand corner with the number "T281" written in..trams, tramways, geelong, chilwell, pakington st, tram 5 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Melbourne University Press, To Kokoda and Beyond: The Story of the 39th Battalion 1941-1943, 1988
Brown and red softcover. Front cover has image of a soldier climbing a steep flights of steps.Written on first page "Donated by Len Bu(?) family", with signature. books, military history -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph
One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of a Koala climbing on a tree stump - caption under this photograph - "No good, I'll try another".local history, photography, koala, native wildlife, black & white photograph, koalas, wildlife - koala, john jenner, bryant west -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph, Camberville Tree Stump with Axeman's Footholes, 2014, 04/11/2014
Colour photograph of a tree stump at Camberville, showing the foot holes created for the axemen to climb the tree.tree stump, foot holes, axeman, camberville -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, Wal Jack, 12/04/1961 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the alternative working used by the SEC when part of Sturt St was not available.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of a photograph of No. 37 climbing the Sturt St hill on the north side, running wrong line ex Mt Pleasant, due to road repairs on the south side of the street, 12-4-1962, Photo Wal Jack . Has the Ballarat Co and Patersons buildings in the background. Tram has the destination of Mt Pleasant. See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3 for hi res scan of print. See image i4 for hi res scan of negativeOn rear of photograph in ink "SEC, Ballarat No. 37 from Mt Pleasant climbing Sturt St hill north track 3.10pm 12-4-62, south side of Sturt St under road repairs" and Wal Jack stamp in top right hand corner with number "T1266" written in.trams, tramways, sturt st, mt pleasant, tram 37 -
Parks Victoria - Mount Buffalo Chalet
Book / guest, "Conquerors of the Cathedral"
Guest sign in book of visitor achievements in climbing the 'cathedral'. Names of people who have climbed it and the dates they climbed it.Ruled paper bound into a hard backed book. Vertical columns have been drawn in red and names of people have been entered in pen. Headings include dates and times, name and addresses, room and car numbers. Yes -
Upper Yarra Museum
Sepia Photograph, Mt Donna Buang, Warburton, 1912 (exact)
A large original print of the opening of the track to the summit of Mt Donna Buang. The party consists of horses with riders along with walkers.An original photo with the makers name at the bottom.The orgingal photograph of people on horses climbing the track to the summit of Mt Donna Buang for its opening. Unmounted photo by SearsInscription at bottom of photo "Mt Donna Buang, Warburton / Mr W.H.Edgar, Mrs Edgar, Mr Catani and Party / on the track to the Summit / 1912"original print, horses, mt donna buang, warburton, sears photo, mr w h edgar, mrs edgar, mr catani, track to mt donna buang, mr e a storey, damman, storey, catani, edgar, trees, track opening, mountain ash, eucalpytus regnans, 1912, hats -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Booklet, Basic and Battle Physical Training Part V, 1946, Feb 1946
Soft covered booklet covering jumping, vaulting, climbing, scaling and obstacle training. With line drawings of various training skillsWO Code No 7048army physical training -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Cannatelli boys climbing rooftops at rear 389 Bay Street, Port Melbourne, 1969
B&W photo of Cannatelli boys climbing rooftops at rear of 389 Bay Street Port Melbourne, late 1960sbuilt environment - commercial, antonio cannatelli -
Clunes Museum
Photograph, Apr-71
BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH OF FATHER AND SON CLIMBING OUT OF MINE. THE MINE IS STIL OF INTEREST TO FOSSICKERS 120 YEARS LATERlocal history, photography, photographs, mining -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, Bulla Primary School - Playground, 1994
The photograph was taken in 1994 shortly after the improvements to the garden and play are at Bulla Primary School had been completed. Some of the improvements included a school garden and updated playground equipment.The upgrading of the outdoor area at the Bulla Primary School resulted in the students enjoying many more interesting and beneficial physical activities at their school. A coloured photograph showing five children playing on a climbing frame with an man supervising the group. The photograph was taken with a conventional camera.climbing frame, playground equipment, bulla primary school -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, CFA Radio Tower, Linton, 1988, 1988
Taken April 23-24 1988, during Heritage Week.Colour photograph of Linton fire tower next to a tall landmark tree which has trunk covered with climbing plant.linton fire tower, linton cfa, linton fire brigade, telecommunications towers -
Red Cliffs Military Museum
Framed Photo, WW1 Photo of Troops (Copy), (estimated); post WW1
There is no record of owner, donor, or who the troops in the photo are.This photo copy is in a black wooden frame and is of troops sitting in front of the Sphynx in Egypt. Figures can also be seen climbing the Sphynx.Written under the photo - Copy by Mildura Studiosww1, sphynx, egypt -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Tony CANNATELLI climbing rooftop pipe at rear of 389 Bay Street, Port Melbourne, c. 1960
B&W photo of Tony CANNATELLI climbing rooftop pipe at rear of 389 Bay Street Port Melbourne, late 1960sbuilt environment - domestic, tony cannatelli, bay street -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Tourist Track To Monbulk, c1917
Miss Gwen Roberts, daughter of John and Roberta Roberts of Sunnyside, South Sassafras (now Kallista), climbing a style on the Monbulk Track.Tourist Track To Monbulk G.G.M.gwen roberts, monbulk track -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W
Wonderland RangeRocky escarpment, people climbing on rocky outcrop,Three people dressed in shorts are standing behind a guide rail. A tree is growing in foreground.scenery, wonderland range -
Lions Club of Maldon Inc.
Photographs, Tarrangower Hill Climb, Circa 1970
Set of 14 Slides containing images taken at the Tarrengower Hill Climb Event. Photographs Taken By Ken Bolitho, Taken from slides.tarrengower hill climb, mount tarrengower -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1970
Also two other photographs similar view, names of children unknown.Black and white photograph of children playing in school ground in organised activities dancing -and climbing on monkey bar primry school Johnsonville Victoriaschools, celebrations -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1970
Black and white photograph of children playing in school ground in organised activities dancing -and climbing on monkey bar primry school Johnsonville Victoriaschools, celebrations -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1970
Black and white photograph of children playing in school ground in organised activities dancing -and climbing on monkey bar primry school Johnsonville Victoriaschools, celebrations -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, Bulla Primary School - Playground, C1992/3
The two little girls were in Prep grade at Bulla Primary School c 1992/93. They are playing on the old playground equipment which was replaced in 1994 when the school underwent many interior and exterior improvements. A non-digital photograph of two little girls playing on climbing frame in a school playground. The classrooms are visible through the conifer trees in the background.bulla primary school, playground equipment -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Journal - Magazine, Wylie Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd, Australian Motor Sports, April, 1954
Monthly journal of Australian Motor Sports. This issue features: Fisherman's Bend Car and Motor Cycle Races The 1929 3-Litre Ballot Australian Secials Strathpine Car Races Beveridge "Motorkhana" Collingrove Closed Hill Climb Of specific interest is the Rob Roy Hill Climb mentioned on page 30: "VICTORIAN HILL CLIMB CHAMPIONSHIOS, 1954 The Victorian Hill Climb Championships for 1954 are to be decided upon the results of three Victorian Hill Climbs conducted at Rob Roy and Templestowe by the Victorian Sporting Car Club and the Light Car Club of Australia (two at Rob Roy - one at Templestowe). " And on page 33, advertsing for the Rob Roy Hill Climb Climb to be held Sunday, May 23rd, 1954light car club of australia, motor sports, rob roy hill climb, templestowe hill climb, victorian sporting car club -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of people climbing stairs to a viewing platform, 1988
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the late nineteenth century. This series shows the long involvement and contribution to the community that occurred over the last three decades and the visit to Churchill Island by governor-general, Sir Ninian Stephen and his wife.Photograph of four people (Grant Membry, Christine Grayden, Sir Ninian Stephen, Lady Stephen) climbing stairs to the Jack Oswin viewing platform.GRANT MEMBRY, CHRISTINE GRAYDEN,/SIR NINIAN STEPHEN, LADY STEPHEN 1988 [handwritten on reverse in pen] Catalogue number written on reverse in pencilchurchill island, photograph, governor-general, ninian stephen -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Garden, John, A little time to stay, 1953
286 p. :black cover, with image (probably cut from original dust jacket) of two men struggling to climb rocks, with waves below.fictionfiction, john garden -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph
One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of a Koala climbing a tree trunk - comment in album underneath three photos of a koala - "Teddy looks for a grandstand" under this photo - "I must see this"local history, photography, koala, black & white photograph, wildlife, wildlife - koala, john jenner, bryant west