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Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, Geoff Hocking, Australian Houses of the Twenties & Thirties, 1993
... and North America bringing back ideas and influences.... to England, Europe and North America bringing back ideas... to England, Europe and North America bringing back ideas ...Australian domestic architecture of the period between the two world wars is a fascinating and complex subject. Our preconceived notions are based on the more obvious styles and impressions, so that visions of bungalows set row upon row spring to mind quickly. Influences in the designs of Australian houses of the 1920s and 1930s were extraordinarily diverse. Apart from their obvious origins, they can be traced to India, Japan, Switzerland, Holland, Germany, Italy, Spain, Mexico and even the American backwoods. Australian architects travelled to England, Europe and North America bringing back ideas and influences.Includes: index, bibliography. Australian domestic architecture of the period between the two world wars is a fascinating and complex subject. Our preconceived notions are based on the more obvious styles and impressions, so that visions of bungalows set row upon row spring to mind quickly. Influences in the designs of Australian houses of the 1920s and 1930s were extraordinarily diverse. Apart from their obvious origins, they can be traced to India, Japan, Switzerland, Holland, Germany, Italy, Spain, Mexico and even the American backwoods. Australian architects travelled to England, Europe and North America bringing back ideas and influences.Front page: Sue Barnettarchitecture, (mr) peter cuffley, dwellings, interior decoration, 1919 - 1929, 1930 - 1939 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, The World: A General Geography for the Schools of Australia and New Zealand, c1938, 1933
... , North America, South America, Africa.... Zealand, Asia, North America, South America, Africa. R. Hollioake ...This book has been passed through the hands of a number of students, including Rex HollioalBrown hard covered book of 712 pages. Contenta include mathematical geography, the atmosphere, the Hydrosphere, The Lithosphers, Geographical Contril, Australia and New Zealand, Asia, North America, South America, Africa.R. Hollioake Form V K. Datts Form V C/O Mr I Kerr, Private Bag, Wycheproof Peter Hoskin Form V B.H.S.geography -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book (item) - North American B25 Mitchell The Full Story of World War II's Classic Medium
... North American Aviation... First Street Moorabbin melbourne North American B25 Mitchell ...North American Aviation -
Tennis Australia
Newspaper, 2-Jun-36
... . in the Davis Cup North American Zone Final. Australia would meet Great... Australia's defeat of the U.S.A. in the Davis Cup North American Zone ...2 June 1936 issue of the 'Chicago Herald and Examiner', featuring an article about Australia's defeat of the U.S.A. in the Davis Cup North American Zone Final. Australia would meet Great Britain in the Challenge Round, and lose. Materials: Ink, Papertennis -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph, Black and white, Allan Charles Quinn, Crossing the line on the Ariston, 10 September 1946
... -the-line sweden central-america north-west-indies south-america ..."Crossing the line" was an important maritime ritual and denoted the first crossing of the equator by a sailor. This photograph has been taken by Allan Charles Quinn and obviously is not his first crossing but depicts aspects of the ceremony, in particular the way in which crew members would dress up to represent King and Queen Neptune. This photograph was exhibited by the Mission to Seafarers as part of the exhibition "Letters from Abroad" in 2012.This is a photograph from the Allan Charles Quinn collection which is a collection of letters and photograph depicting aspects of life at sea for a young man in the era immediately following World War II.Black and white photograph of the "crossing the line" ceremony aboard the Ariston in 1946. Crew members are dressed as King and Queen Neptune.Black ink on reverse: Crossing the equator/ 10.9.46allan-charles-quinn, crossing-the-line, sweden, central-america, north-west-indies, south-america, equator, ariston, letters-from-abroad -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph, Black and white, Allan Charles Quinn, Crossing the line on the Ariston, 10 September 1946
... sweden central-america north-west-indies south-america equator ...The crossing the ceremony was an important part of maritime lore and marked a sailor's first crossing of the equator. This photograph was taken by Allan Charles Quinn and therefore it is presumably not his first crossing but the photograph does depict aspects of the ceremony.This photograph is from the Allan Charles Quinn collection which is a collection of letters and photographs depicting life at sea for a young man in the period immediately after World War II.Black and white photograph of various members of the crew of the Ariston participating in the "crossing the line" ceremony in 1946.Black ink on reverse: Crossing the equator/ on Ariston/ 10.9.46allan-charles-quinn, crossing-the-line, sweden, central-america, north-west-indies, south-america, equator, ariston -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph, Black and white, Allan Charles Quinn, Crossing the line on the Ariston, 10 September 1946
... central-america north-west-indies south-america equator ariston ..."Crossing the line" ceremonies were routinely conducted when a crew member made their first crossing of the equator. This photograph depicts aspects of that ceremony and, as Allan Charles Quinn is the photographer, it is obviously not his first crossing. This photograph was exhibited by the Mission to Seafarers as part of the exhibition "Letters from Abroad" in 2012.This photograph is from the Allan Charles Quinn collection which is a collection of letters and photographs depicting aspects of the life of a young man who went to sea in the period immediately following World War II.Black and white photograph depicting aspect of the "crossing the line" ceremony performed at sea on the Ariston. This ceremony was performed to mark a person's first crossing of the equator.Black ink on reverse: Crossing the equator 10.9.46allan-charles-quinn, crossing-the-line, sweden, central-america, north-west-indies, south-america, equator, ariston, letters-from-abroad -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (Item) - Assorted Model Aircraft Information , Refer Description For Complete Listing
... And Repair Manual - Part 1 The North American Mitchell B-25 Chance... The North American Mitchell B-25 Chance Vought OS2U-1,2,3 ... -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Photograph (Item) - (SP) Approx 50 RAAF and USAF photos
... Lancaster Constellation North American Harvard II Douglas...Lancaster Constellation North American Harvard II Douglas ... -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1906
... is of a male North American native. Inscription across right side... image across throat on obverse is of a male North American ...A wooden, transitional flat-top racquet with a laminated convex throat. Decal profile bust image across throat on obverse is of a male North American native. Inscription across right side of stem is largely lost, but originally read: THE BRIDGEPORT GUN IMPLEMENT CO./NEW YORK, U.S.A. Materials: Wood, Gut, String, Leather, Metal, Ink, Glue, Lacquertennis -
Melton City Libraries
Photograph, Former Rockbank Beam Wireless Station, Unknown
... and North America. The station closed in 1969.... communication with Britain and North America. The station closed in 1969 ...Built in 1926 and opened in 1927, it was the receiving station of the Australian Imperial Wireless Service. In 1927, provided the nation’s first radio communication with Britain and North America. The station closed in 1969.Former residential quarters of the Australian Beam Wireless Receiving Station at 653-701 Greigs Road East, Mt Cottrell.misc. -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Animal specimen - Red Headed Woodpecker, Trustees of the Australian Museum, 1860-1880
... found in North America. This specimen is tricoloured: it has... Woodpecker is a small to medium-sized bird found in North America ...Red Headed Woodpeckers can be found in Southern Canada and a large portion of the United States of America, generally migrating to the south if they originated in the northern regions. Their habitat is open forests or savannahs. They are classed as omnivores, finding food from pecking at wood or in flight. The Red Headed Woodpecker is threatened in Canada and some areas of the United States due to deforestation, lack of deadwood for nesting, competition with other birds, and a lack of food. They are an important part of the ecosystem, controlling insect populations and pollinating flora. Red Headed Woodpeckers typically have a beautiful, vibrant red neck and head, a stark white chest, black back, and black wings with white secondary remiges. They have a large chisel-like beak, suitable for foraging for their food. Their heads are rounded and they have short tails. This specimen is part of a collection of almost 200 animal specimens that were originally acquired as skins from various institutions across Australia, including the Australian Museum in Sydney and the National Museum of Victoria (known as Museums Victoria since 1983), as well as individuals such as amateur anthropologist Reynell Eveleigh Johns between 1860-1880. These skins were then mounted by members of the Burke Museum Committee and put-on display in the formal space of the Museum’s original exhibition hall where they continue to be on display. This display of taxidermy mounts initially served to instruct visitors to the Burke Museum of the natural world around them, today it serves as an insight into the collecting habits of the 19th century.This specimen is part of a significant and rare taxidermy mount collection in the Burke Museum. This collection is scientifically and culturally important for reminding us of how science continues to shape our understanding of the modern world. They demonstrate a capacity to hold evidence of how Australia’s fauna history existed in the past and are potentially important for future environmental research. This collection continues to be on display in the Museum and has become a key part to interpreting the collecting habits of the 19th century.This Red Headed Woodpecker is a small to medium-sized bird found in North America. This specimen is tricoloured: it has a red head and neck, a white chest, a black back, and black wings with white secondary remiges. It has a large chisel-like beak. This specimen has pest or humidity damage on the neck and head area. This specimen is standing on a wooden mount with a swing tag attached to it's leg.Swing-tag: 151a. Unnamed / Catalogue page, 60 /taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, red headed woodpecker -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Document - Sites 4 & 4a - Certificate Of Currency No.3191 Public Risk Insurance Policy, 26.10.1964
... with the Insurance Company of North America. The policy had been increased... with the Insurance Company of North America. The policy had been increased ...Bob (Herman) Hymans (a former member of the Royal Netherlands Navy) was born in Bloemendaal, Holland on 30th September 1922. During World War II he fought against the Japanese in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) and was imprisoned in Changi and on the Burma Railway. After gaining qualifications as a Ski Instructor, Bob arrived in Falls Creek in July 1950. Working as an Instructor and Supervisor at Bogong Lodge, Bob decided his future was in accommodation. He was successful in negotiating an indenture for land from the State Electricity Commission (SEC). It took Bob two years to build his Grand Coeur Chalet but, tragically, it was burned down in August 1961. Bob also built the first Chairlift in Australia. This was a single chairlift and the structure was built from wooden electricity poles. He was constantly full of new ideas and proposals for the village. Bob Hymans die on 7th July 2007. This Collection of documents and letters tells the story of Bob's endeavours to develop Falls Creek into the ski village it is today.This item is significant because it documents actions taken by the Falls Creek Tourist Area Management Committee in their role overseeing the Tourist Area.This letter accompanied a policy for Public Risk Insurance with the Insurance Company of North America. The policy had been increased to cover a further £10,000. However the Management Committee felt this may need to be increased by an additional £10,000 if Mr Hymans was to go ahead with further development of Site 4A. It also requested that Mr Hymans sign and return lease documents which had been sent to him.Hand written at bottom of letter: Ski Lodge and Site 4 5 Flats 4A & Burnt out Shell of Chalet Dan (?) 512663falls creek tourist area management committee, falls creek administration, parking regulations falls creek -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, F. Andrews, "Public Transport Today; A brief World Survey", late 1960's early 1970's
... , tramways, transit lines, in North America, Continental Europe..., transit lines, in North America, Continental Europe and the future ...Twenty page booklet, centre stapled, printed with photographs on glossy paper, titled "Public Transport Today; A brief World Survey", by F. Andrews of Queensland, late 1960's early 1970's. Looks at the current developments in light rail, tramways, transit lines, in North America, Continental Europe and the future in public transport. Has many photographs of tramways and tramcars. Two copies held.trams, tramways, public transport, tramways, europe, usa, canada -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - PCC 980 - Official MMTB Photograph, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), c1950
... with many examples in North America and Europe. See the reference... with many examples in North America and Europe. See the reference ...The photograph, by an MMTB photographer, shows PCC car 980. A significant tram, was the first example of an American PCC tramcar used in Australia. The technology used was very successful with many examples in North America and Europe. See the reference for the background to this type of tram.Yields information about a tramcar that was technologically advanced compared to other Melbourne tramcars at the time.Postcard - full colour, divided back.Has MMTB stamp on rear.tramways, tram 980, pcc class, trams, mmtb -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Album (Item) - Photo Album of Kevin Kerle, Photo Album
... Beaufighter, CAC Boomerang, Fairey Battle and North American B-25... Beaufighter, CAC Boomerang, Fairey Battle and North American B-25 ...Contains a collection of photographs of RAAF combat aircraft during the Second World War, include Short Sunderland, Supermarine Spitfire, Lockheed Hudson, Vultee Vengeance, Bristol Beaufighter, CAC Boomerang, Fairey Battle and North American B-25 Mitchell. -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Machine - CAC CA-27 Avon Sabre A94-989
... the Australian Government announced that the North American F86 Sabre... that the North American F86 Sabre, would be manufactured in Australia ...Historical Details: . Description: Early in 1951 the Australian Government announced that the North American F86 Sabre, would be manufactured in Australia by CAC as a replacement for the Gloster Meteor. The RAAF required major modifications to the basic design, mainly the installation o. Level of Importance: Regional -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "From US to ride trams", 27/05/1972 12:00:00 AM
... , international trends, his book on "North American Trolleys". Mr..., international trends, his book on "North American Trolleys". Mr ...Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 27/5/1972 about the visit of tram enthusiast Ken Springforth visiting the BTPS. Photographed with Traffic Manager, Richard Gilbert the previous day. Quotes Mr Springforth about his interest in trams, international trends, his book on "North American Trolleys". Mr Springforth was a quality control engineer with a locomotive manufacturer, in Erie Pennsylvania. Second copy added 25/10/2005.In pencil in central top of the item - '27/5/72'trams, tramways, visitors, btps, ken springforth -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Pat Boyd, 1956
... North American academic year 1956-7.... in Cambridge, Massachusetts North American academic year 1956-7. slide ...Robin’s brother Pat Boyd took Mandie and Penleigh Boyd (Patricia and Robin’s eldest children) to the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games. At this time, Robin and Patricia Boyd, with their youngest daughter Suzy, were based in Cambridge, Massachusetts North American academic year 1956-7.Colour slide in a mount. Pakistan althletes, Opening Day, Melbourne Olympic Games, 19565 / O' games (Handwritten) / Opening Day Pakistan (Handwritten)slide, robin boyd -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Pat Boyd, 1956
... North American academic year 1956-7.... in Cambridge, Massachusetts North American academic year 1956-7. slide ...Robin’s brother Pat Boyd took Mandie and Penleigh Boyd (Patricia and Robin’s eldest children) to the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games. At this time, Robin and Patricia Boyd, with their youngest daughter Suzy, were based in Cambridge, Massachusetts North American academic year 1956-7.Colour slide in a mount. Olympic Games, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia15 / O'Games (Handwritten) / Girl's finishing + judges (Handwritten)slide, robin boyd -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Pat Boyd, 1956
... North American academic year 1956-7.... North American academic year 1956-7. slide robin boyd Pat Boyd ...Robin’s brother Pat Boyd took Mandie and Penleigh Boyd (Patricia and Robin’s eldest children) to the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games. At this time, Robin and Patricia Boyd, with their youngest daughter Suzy, were based in Cambridge, Massachusetts North American academic year 1956-7.Colour slide in a mount. Olympic Games, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia7 / O'games (Handwritten) / Opening Day (Handwritten)slide, robin boyd -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Pat Boyd, 1956
... North American academic year 1956-7.... North American academic year 1956-7. slide robin boyd Pat Boyd ...Robin’s brother Pat Boyd took Mandie and Penleigh Boyd (Patricia and Robin’s eldest children) to the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games. At this time, Robin and Patricia Boyd, with their youngest daughter Suzy, were based in Cambridge, Massachusetts North American academic year 1956-7.Colour slide in a mount. Olympic Games, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia3 / O'games (Handwritten) / Opening Day (Handwritten)slide, robin boyd -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Machine - Pratt & Whitney R 2000 1,300 HP Air Cooled Radial
... aircraft; the most famous of which was the North American Harvard... engine was developed in America during the 1920’s and was widely ...Historical Details: . Description: The R1340 Wasp engine was developed in America during the 1920’s and was widely used in US aircraft; the most famous of which was the North American Harvard. They were built in Australia by the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation and powered the CAC Wir. Level of Importance: State -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Book - Cross Country Skiing x2, Worldloppet - 30 Years of Skiing Around the World, 2007
... held in 4 continents (Europe, North America, Australia and Asia... marathons held in 4 continents (Europe, North America, Australia ...The Worldloppet is a skiing race held throughout the world for cross country skiers. American Tony Wise conceived the idea of bringing together long distance skiers together. 14 ski marathons held in 4 continents (Europe, North America, Australia and Asia) with over 90,000 skiers each year.Falls Creek is on the Bogong High Plains at the top of the Kiewa Valley. Falls Creek held the first Kangaroo Hoppet in 1979 over a distance of 21 km with 80 participants. In 1995 a record 1588 participants took part. They received membership of the Worldloppet in 1991 holding the event on the last Saturday of August and haven't had to cancel the event. Two copies of a blue hard covered book with 167 pages consisting of an index (Kangaroo Hoppet page 54), information on 30 years of (cross country) skiing around the world with colored photos. cross country skiing; worldloppet; falls creek -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, RAAF, c.1939-45
... of Airmen marching past Hawker demons .3) 3P North American b&w... demons .3) 3P North American b&w RAAF P51 Mustang Number A68-585 ...Items belonged to Maxwell Lennox Matheson No 418447 RAAF. Refer Cat No 1959 for his service records.Envelope containing 5 photos: .1) 1P Auro Anson T.1 - Fuselage number W2083 .2) 2P Laverton RAAF Base B&W c.1938 Bunch of Airmen marching past Hawker demons .3) 3P North American b&w RAAF P51 Mustang Number A68-585 .4) 4P Airspeed 'Oxford' b&w Fuselage Number V3354 .5) 5P Blue print 'Wirraway' Fighter/Bomber.1) 3 Lines description on rear. RAF Aircraft issued to RAF .2) Laverton RAAF Base C1938 & 2 lines about Hawker Demons & Auro Ansons .3) 5 lines about history of P51 & No 84 Sqn 1945 .4) Rear inscription 4 historical lines about AIirspeed Oxfords .5) Front inscription on blue print: Wirraway' as a General Purpose Trainer Aircraft No A70-98 Wirraway' as a Dive Bomber Aircraft No A20-754photography -photographs, raaf -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1906
... is of a male North American native. Inscription across right side... image across throat on obverse is of a male North American ...A wooden, transitional flat-top racquet with a laminated convex throat. Decal profile bust image across throat on obverse is of a male North American native. Inscription across right side of stem is largely lost, but originally read: THE BRIDGEPORT GUN IMPLEMENT CO./NEW YORK, U.S.A. Hand carved name along stem on obverse: LOLA DEVALE. Decal inscription across crown on obverse is illegible. Materials: Wood, Gut, String, Leather, Metal, Ink, Glue, Lacquertennis -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Book, MOTAT, "Proceedings of the Seventh Conference of the Australasian Tramway Museums, Auckland, NZ, April 1 - 5, 1984.", 1984
... 5 has contents: North American Scene Establishment...: North American Scene Establishment of MOTAT New Zealand Scene ...Cloth tape bound, stapled document, 104 pages double side with blue card covers, titled "Proceedings of the Seventh Conference of the Australasian Tramway Museums, Auckland, NZ, April 1 - 5, 1984." Page 5 has contents: North American Scene Establishment of MOTAT New Zealand Scene Reminiscences Woodwork, Restoration and Research - painting, varnishing and removal of application, protecting and maintaining finishes Using the Media to Museum's advantage Safety Operational Procedures COTMA in Review. Has word "SPARE" on top right hand corner of front cover.trams, tramways, cotma, conferences, motat, restoration -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper, Scrapbook Clipping, Library Collection, Ringwood, Victoria
... in North America. He will coninue to apply his knowledge... lectured in North America. He will coninue to apply his knowledge ...Newspaper Clipping from "The Post", 22-9-1993, Page 1 . Moving on after 30 yearsFriday was the end of semester for students at Ringwood Heights Primary School and the end of a teaching career spanning 30 years for principal David Hornsby. Mr Hornsby is seen with Grade 6 pupil, Kim Redford. Mr Hornsby has a reputation as a leader in literacy and language, and had regularly lectured in North America. He will coninue to apply his knowledge in this direction. -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Album (Item) - Photo Album of Kevin Kerle, Photo Album
... , including Supermarine Spitfire, Brewster Buffalo, North American P..., including Supermarine Spitfire, Brewster Buffalo, North American P ...Contains a collection of photographs of RAAF RAF and Dutch Air Force combat aircraft during the Second World War, including Supermarine Spitfire, Brewster Buffalo, North American P-51 Mustang, CAC Boomerang, Curtiss P-40 Kittyhawk, Vultee Vengeance, deHavilland Tiger Moth and Bell P-39 Airacobra.Some of these photos, such as the P-39 Airacobra in RAAF colours, must be very rare. -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Machine - CAC (North American) CA-17 Mk 20 Mustang A68-71
... it was issued to 25 Sqn. The Mustang was designed in 1940 by North... First Street Moorabbin melbourne CAC (North American) CA-17 Mk ...Historical Details: . Description: Mustang A68-71was built by CAC in March 1946. It was delivered to 1 Air Depot RAAF ex CAC on 16/04/46 and then issued to 78 Sqn on 15/07/46. On 27/04/48 it was issued to 25 Sqn. The Mustang was designed in 1940 by North American Aviation (NAA) in respo. Level of Importance: