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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: HANDWRITTEN PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT 1894
Folded foolscap sheet with handwritten heading 'The Cohn Bros Victoria Brewery Co Ltd Bendigo , 'Profit & Loss Account for half year ending October 31st 1894. Numerous accounts are listed indicating comparison between years 1892, 93, 94.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery -
Federation University Historical Collection
Plaster cast, Plaster Cast of a Bob Cat Footprint, c 2004
This is a cast of unknown origin and was probably made commercially. David Pepper-Edwards used a number of plaster cast footprints for comparison of unidentified field casts.Two plaster casts of a Bob Cat footrpint. These casts were used in the identification of photographs and sightings of large cats in the Australian Bush. Australian Animal Folklore CollectionversoL Bob Cataustralian animal folklore, david pepper edwards, pepper edwards, bob cat, big cat, cat, footprint, cast -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Manuscript, Robin Boyd, Look Back in Apathy, 1958
Boyd outlines reasons why architecture students and young architects are less outspoken about the quality of architectural design in comparison to older practising architects.Original manuscript published in Meanjin, Vol.17 No.78, pp. 175-178. It was reprinted in the 'Architect' (Perth) Vol.3 No.53, pp. 26-27.Typewritten (c copy), quarto, 6 pagesarchitects, 'slate' magazine, robin boyd, manuscript -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Audio Compact Cassette Tape, Audio Recording; Garnet Burges, Frank Burgoyne and Jock Read reminisce about earlier times in Eltham, 2 June 1988, 1988
Long time Eltham identities, Garnet Burges, Frank Burgoyne and Jock Read reminisce about Eltham in earlier years and comparisons with that of 1988. Facillitated by unidentified younger man.Three compact cassette audio tapes, TDK D60. Each tape labeled "G.B., F.B., J.R. 2/6/88" with Copy 1, 2 or 3 of 3 and "Dolby B" Location of Copy 1 to be determined Also Compact Disc with two MP3 files, copies of Sides A and B of Compact Cassette No. 1. Converted to MP3 files: EDHS_05005-1, Tape 1, Side A; 41.7MB; 0:30:25 EDHS_05005-2, Tape 1, Side B; 41.8MB; 0:30:27 EDHS_05005-3, Tape 2, Side A; 42.3MB; 0:30:51 EDHS_05005-4, Tape 2, Side B; 42.4MB; 0:30:52 EDHS_05005-5, Tape 3, Side A; 42.2MB; 0:30:44 EDHS_05005-6, Tape 3, Side B; 10.2MB; 0:07:29 EDHS_05005, Tapes 1-3; 184MB; 2:40:47audio cassette, audio recording, eltham, frank burgoyne, garnet burges, jock read, oral history -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1950
Written on back in pencil, however comparison with record 82 suggests that photo may have been taken earlier than 1945. Guest house with young plantings in garden.Grampian House accommodation, planted with arbour at entranceaccommodation, guesthouses, grampian house -
Woodend RSL
Headwear - Military Peak Cap, Possibly 1942. May be associated with jacket bearing 10/12/1943 as date of manufacture
Presumably World War II based on comparison with silimar items. Initials inside cap may be associated with item to jacket, initialled with Lt. H. Dixon, VI. 7290.This item has historical signifigance as a an example of Australian military uniform dating presemably to World War II. Military peak cap, dark green. Brown leather chinstrap, attached by buttons on either side of visor with lettering 'AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES' and Australian army insignia. Top of cap has double row of top stitching in dark yellow thread. Metal rimmed air holes (two) on each side under top of cap. Inner band made of brown leather embossed or printed with maker inscription. Rear of inner band has a row of rectangles punched through leather .50 mm in length, 22 in total, threaded through with gold coloured ribbon, tied together at centre back. Inner cap lining made of pale gold fabric, with diamond shaped liner/swear shield attached and topstitched in gold thread. Bronze coloured badge above visor with lettering Australian Commonwealth Military Forces.'THE MYER STORE FOR MEN MILITARY TAILORS MELBOURNE & ADELAIDE' on inner band in gold. Hand written initials H, and what appears to be D N (area has tears and insect damage) visible on lining behind visor. Initials in black marker. military, war, fashion, uniform, head, style, fabric, textile, cap, hat, visor, peak, outfit, myer, tailor, australian, forces, headwear, commonwealth. -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Album - Hume Reservoir Australia Album - Dimensions of Hume Reservoir, Department of Public Works, N.S.W, 1927
This set of photos is from a leather bound album bearing the inscription "HUME RESERVOIR AUSTRALIA" plus 'The Rt. Hon. L. C. M. S. Amery, P. C., M .P.' all inscribed in gold. It was presented to The Rt. Hon. L. C. M. S. Amery, P. C., M. P, Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs on the occasion of his visit to the Hume Reservoir on 2nd November 1927. This album is of local and national significance as it documents the planning and development of the Hume Reservoir up to 1927. It was the largest water reservoir in the British Empire. The album records the pioneering engineering work that went into its construction.Table outlining the Dimensions of the Hume Weir and comparisons with MAKWAR and BURRINJUCK DAMS, and some other comparisons. MAKWAR Dam is located on the Blue Nile about five miles south of Sennar and 175 miles south of Khartoum in Sudan. The construction of this dam started in 1922 and was completed in May 1925, while the British Empire colonised Sudan. It was officially opened on 21st January 1926. The BURRINJUCK DAM is situated in the upper catchment of the Murrumbidgee River, approximately 60 kms from Yass, N.S.W. It was built from 1907 to 1927 The stated purpose of the Hume Reservoir is to get storage to ensure regulated output for:- 1. Irrigation 2. Navigation 3. Hydro-electric Generation.hume reservoir australia, river murray waters scheme, hume dimensions -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Book - Historical, The Australasian Pictorial Annual 1934, Vol. 3, October 1. 1934
This book was printed in 1934, giving an insight into journalism, advertising, fashion, opinions, issues, photography of the time. It also shows areas and buildings within Australia in 1934 allowing a comparison before and after this date. Historic: Comparison of areas etc. in Australia to areas etc. within the Kiewa Valley.Large book with stiff paper coloured cover showing a mob of sheep. Tattered discoloured pages with coloured and black and white photos and print of different areas within Australia.Inserted inside the book - a copy of 'The Sydney Cove Chronicle' dated 30th June, 1790 and printed December 1969. newspaper. pictorial annual 1934. -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Letter - Hawthorn Road, 158, Caulfield
Carbon copy of letter dated 03/12/1963 for property at 158 Hawthorn Road Caulfield. Brief description of condition included with rent details and terms of sale comparison for this and 156 Hawthorn Road.hawthorn road, caulfield, turner florence, shops, shopping centres, rents and renting, land values -
Federation University Historical Collection
Plaster cast, David Pepper-Edwards, Plaster cast of a Clouded Leopard Footprint, 03/2004
The cast of a captive Clouded Leopard was made by David Pepper-Edwards at Taronga Zoo, Sydney, NSW. David Pepper-Edwards used a number of plaster cast footprints for comparison of unidentified field casts.Two plaster casts of a male Clouded Leopard. These casts were used in the identification of photographs and sightings of large cats in the Australian Bush. Australian Animal Folklore CollectionVerso: TZ, 3/04/male/Clouded Leopardaustralian animal folklore collection, david pepper edwards, pepper edwards, big cat, cat, clouded leopard, plaster cast, footprint, mythical, myth, folklore -
Federation University Historical Collection
Plaster cast, David Pepper-Edwards, Plaster Cast of a Golden Cat Footprint, 05/2004
The cast of a captive Golden Cat was made by David Pepper-Edwards at Taronga Zoo, Sydney, NSW. David Pepper-Edwards used a number of plaster cast footprints for comparison of unidentified field casts.Three plaster casts of a Golden Cat footprint. These casts were used in the identification of photographs and sightings of large cats in the Australian Bush. Australian Animal Folklore CollectionVerso: TZ, Golden Cat, male, 5/04australian animal folklore collection, david pepper edwards, pepper edwards, big cat, cat, golden cat, plaster cast, footprint, mythical, myth, folklore -
Federation University Historical Collection
Plaster cast, David Pepper-Edwards, Plaster Cast of a Tropical Dingo Footprint, 04/2004
The cast of a captive Alpine Dingo was made by David Pepper-Edwards at Taronga Zoo, Sydney, NSW. David Pepper-Edwards used a number of plaster cast footprints for comparison of unidentified field casts.Two plaster casts of a Tropical Dingo footprint. These casts were used in the identification of photographs and sightings of large cats in the Australian Bush. Australian Animal Folklore CollectionVerso: TZ, Tropical Dingo, 4/04australian animal folklore collection, david pepper edwards, pepper edwards, tropical dingo, dingo, plaster cast, footprint, mythical, myth, folklore -
Federation University Historical Collection
Plaster cast, David Pepper-Edwards (probably), Plaster Cast of an Alpine Dingo, 04/2004
The cast of a captive Alpine Dingo was made by David Pepper-Edwards at Taronga Zoo, Sydney, NSW. David Pepper-Edwards used a number of plaster cast footprints for comparison of unidentified field casts.Plaster casts of an Alpine Dingo Footprint. These casts were used in the identification of photographs and sightings of large cats in the Australian Bush. Australian Animal Folklore CollectionVerso: TZ, Alpine Dingo, 4/04australian animal folklore collection, david pepper edwards, pepper edwards, alpine dingo, dingo, plaster cast, footprint, mythical, myth, folklore -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Map / Chart, Vegetation Map & Guide to Alpine Flora: Hotham, 1982
This poster shows Mt Hotham is on the Victorian High Plains. This poster and map enables the comparison to be made of flora in other areas of the Victorian High Plains e.g.. which was previously known as the Bogong High Plains. This poster has historical and research value as it shows the flora in Mt Hotham area therefore making it significant for people interested in plants. Also for those who would like to compare what plants are still in this area after 1982 and if the cattle grazing, climate change, of bush fires have had on the environment. Thus this poster also has good interpretive capacity of these reasons.Laminated double sided vegetation map and photographic guide to Alpine flora of the Hotham area.hotham. vegetation. plants. flowers. alpine. high plains of victoria. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Plaster cast, David Pepper-Edwards, Plaster Cast of a Snow Leopard Footprint, 27/07/2003
The cast of a captive male Golden Cat was made by David Pepper-Edwards at Taronga Zoo, Sydney, NSW. David Pepper-Edwards used a number of plaster cast footprints for comparison of unidentified field casts.Plaster casts of a male Snow Leopard showing front and rear footprints. These casts were used in the identification of photographs and sightings of large cats in the Australian Bush. Australian Animal Folklore CollectionVerso: TZ, Snow leopard, male, 27/7/03, front + rearaustralian animal folklore, david pepper edwards, pepper edwards, snow leopard, big cat, cat, footprint, cast -
Federation University Historical Collection
Plaster cast, David Pepper-Edward, Plaster Cast of a Snow Leopard Footprint, 03/2004
The cast of a captive male Snow Leopard was made by David Pepper-Edwards at Taronga Zoo, Sydney, NSW. David Pepper-Edwards used a number of plaster cast footprints for comparison of unidentified field casts.Three plaster casts of a male Snow Leopard footprint. These casts were used in the identification of photographs and sightings of large cats in the Australian Bush. Australian Animal Folklore CollectionVersoL TZ, Snow Leopard, Male, 3/04australian animal folklore collection, david pepper edwards, pepper edwards, big cat, cat, snow leopard, plaster cast, footprint, mythical, myth, folklore -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Memorandum - re tram SW6 850, 1939
Memorandum from H H Bell, MMTB Chairman to R J Lormer Rollingstock Engineer congratulating him and the workshops on the new SW6 class tramcar No. 850. Notes the PCC Class car as a comparison.Yields information about the new SW6 class tram.Photocopy of a Memorandum - re tram SW6 850, dated 1-4-1939, printed onto an A4 size sheet.trams, tramways, new trams, tram 850, sw6 class, h h bell, r j lormer, pcc class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of two Black & White Photograph/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), c1972
Set of two black and white photographs - .1 - showing a PCC truck or bogie at Preston Workshops, possibly at the time that 1041 was being prepared for service, as it used the trucks or bogies from tram 1980. .2 - showing the PCC Truck or bogie with a MMTB No. 15, suspended over the top of the PCC truck as a comparison.trams, tramways, preston workshops, minister for transport, bogies, trucks, tram 1041, st. louis b3, 15 trucks, mmtb, pcc class -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NEW BENDIGO GOLD PROJECT: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF MINE VENTILATION ON THE BENDIGO GOLDFIELD
NEW BENDIGO GOLD PROJECT - a Comparative STUDY of historical and modern Mine Ventilation on the Bendigo Goldfield -dated October 2001 by Rowland L. Hill. Comparison of the air quality standards set in the 19 and 21 centuries . Paper presented by Rowland Hill, Bendigo Mining, at the BHS meeting Friday 2nd November, 2001.Rowland L. Hillgold mines -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BILL ASHMAN COLLECTION: COHUNA BUTTER FACTORY
Black and white photograph of a pile of scale from the Cohuna Butter Factory Boiler. Photograph shows the pile of scale on a bench with a brick wall and a wood stack behind it. Written on the back: Scale from Cohuna Butter Factory Boiler. Note 200/cc Scalebuoy is 3'' in Dia & 4'' Long for size Comparison?sciences, bill ashman collection - correspondence, photograph, scale from cohuna butter factory -
Federation University Historical Collection
Plaster cast, David Pepper-Edwards, Plaster Cast of a Sumatran Tiger Footprint, 03/2004
The cast of a captive male Sumatran Tiger aged 5 months was made by David Pepper-Edwards at Taronga Zoo, Sydney, NSW. David Pepper-Edwards used a number of plaster cast footprints for comparison of unidentified field casts.Two plaster casts of a five month old male Sumatran tTiger footprint. These casts were used in the identification of photographs and sightings of large cats in the Australian Bush. Australian Animal Folklore Collectionverso: TZ, Sumatran Tiger, males, 5 months, 3/04australian animal folklore collection, david pepper edwards, pepper edwards, big cat, cat, sumatran tiger, plaster cast, footprint, mythical, myth, folklore -
Federation University Historical Collection
Plaster cast, David Pepper-Edwards, Plaster Cast of a Lion Footprint, 04/2004
The cast of a captive female African Lion aged 5 months was made by David Pepper-Edwards at Taronga Zoo, Sydney, NSW. David Pepper-Edwards used a number of plaster cast footprints for comparison of unidentified field casts.Two plaster casts of a Lion footprint. These casts were used in the identification of photographs and sightings of large cats in the Australian Bush. Australian Animal Folklore Collectionverso: TZ, lion, male, 04/04australian animal folklore collection, david pepper edwards, pepper edwards, big cat, cat, lion, plaster cast, footprint, mythical, myth, folklore -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Manuscript, Robin Boyd, Conflict Along the Style Spectrum, 1971
Comparison of Canberra and Surfers Paradise as potential cultural capitals of Australia. Canberra represents one end of the spectrum of traditional architectural morals of sophistication and orderliness; Surfers Paradise represents the opposite end of the spectrum, that is extreme Pop, fun and flashiness.Original manuscript of an article published as ‘Trad modern, pop modern’ in "The Sunday Australian", 25.4.1971. Typewritten (p/copy), quarto, 9 pagesTop of page 1 handwritten where and when published, page numbers, minor correctionscanberra, surfers paradise, australian culture, morris lapidus, australian cities, robin boyd, manuscript -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Manuscript, Robin Boyd, Something Wrong with our Cities
Makes comparisons between Australian cities and American and European cities. Melbourne and Sydney are heading in the same direction as Los Angeles. A possible future the city containing entertainment and culture, with the suburbs having open space and gardens but with access to city life.Typewritten (c copy), quarto, 3 pagescity, cities, suburbs, melbourne, sydney, american cities, european cities, urban planners, robin boyd, manuscript -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Jobs to go as Stanley axes plant, 1992
Stanley works, one of Nunawading's oldest manufacturers, is closing its local operation and moving out of the city.Stanley works, one of Nunawading's oldest manufacturers, is closing its local operation and moving out of the city. General Manager, John Francis, said a major challenge has been set for the manufacturing industry with the dismantling of tariffs. Large cost inequities remained and are being increased for them in comparison with the costs incurred by many of their importing competitors.Stanley works, one of Nunawading's oldest manufacturers, is closing its local operation and moving out of the city. tools, stanley works pty ltd -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet - Report, The University of Ballarat: An Overview, c1994, c1994
Ballarat University College is a predecessor institution of University of Ballarat. University of Ballarat is a predecessor institution of Federation University Australia. Eleven page report on the University of Ballarat and its establishment. The report gives an historical perspective, comparison of selected universities, Ballarat University College load by broad field of study, Ballarat University COllege Enrolments by Postcode. Higher Education Undergraduate COmmencers by Institution (1991); Enrolment Profile (1993-1995); Profile of Students, Academic Staff highest qualifications. university of ballarat establishment, univerisity of ballarat, ballarat university college, enrolments, perspectives -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Farmland, Menzies Creek
Three colour photographs taken from the Belgrave-Gembrook Rd looking north, towards Ridge Rd over farmland at Menzies Creek. Land in the foreground belongs to Sam Frazzetto. Photos dated 1958 and copied from the National Archives of Australia.The fourth photo (from 14th August 2019) is taken by Will Ashburner from the Daffodil Farm as a comparison. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, Ballarat Star, "The Electric Tramway System - What it will be in Ballarat - A revolution in street traffic", 22/06/1959 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the construction of the tramway in Ballarat from a newspaper viewpoint of 1904 and compares the construction with that of Bendigo.Photocopy of an extract and article from the Ballarat Start, Friday 16 September 1904" titled "The Electric Tramway System - What it will be in Ballarat - A revolution in street traffic". Describes the tramway system that is planned for Ballarat, including the power station, the routes, rails, gauge, overhead, tramcars, with comparison with the Bendigo system. Photocopy provided by Andrew Cook 15-1-2015.trams, tramways, ballarat, esco, ballarat a power station, opening, newspaper clippings, bendigo -
Unions Ballarat
National Tertiary Education Union: A most unlikely union, John Michael O'Brien, 2015
The NTEU was formed out of the amalgamation of ACUSA and FAUSA in the 1990s. It represents academic, general/professional and research staff, ELICOS/TESOL teachers and staff of research institutes, student unions, university companies, and (in Victoria) TAFE general staff and staff in Adult & Community Education. It is a smaller union in comparison to AEU.Significant to union representation and rights within the post-secondary education sector.Paperback book; 351 pages. Front cover: white background; red, white and blue text; black and white photo of NTEU members (including Ryan Hsu of Swinburne University) protesting with the Australian Education Union in 2012. Back cover: red and black text.Front cover: author's name and title. Back cover: recommendations by Simon Marginson and Raewyn Connell; author bio and summary of content.ballarat trades and labour council, ballarat trades hall, btlc, national tertiary education union, nteu, unions - history, education - tertiary, education - tafe, acusa, fausa, universities, student unions, adult and community education, tafe -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Folder, Metlink, 2000
Folded cardboard folder to contain printed materials for Metcards and appropriate publicity materials. Has a Metcard ticket front and information on the card, a new advertising campaign, new fares, comparisons with previous fares. Printed about 12/2000 as notes new fares and Metcards. has the logos of M>train, M>Tram, connex, Yarra Trams and Victorian Bus Industry.trams, tramways, metcard, metlink, publicity, tickets