The artists who contributed to this work were undertaking an Advanced Certificate in Koori Art and Design, which ran at the Ballarat School of Mines from 1995-2002. They classes took place on the SMB Campus in the former Ballarat Technical School (Gribble Building)Photograph of students making the Ballarat School of Mines Possum Skin Cloak.advanced certificate in koori art and design, possum skin cloak, bianca nikkelson, diana nikkelson, fred cahir, aboriginal, possum, pelts, kim nikkelson

Article on local railway history by Lance Adams pubished in "The Local Paper". This article headed:: "Who remembers the local footy 'specials"? discusses special train movements which would be organised to convey locals to neighbouring towns, for example to attend a football match. Article accompanied by three historical photos of locomotives and train tracks.newspaper, yea, alexandra, k154, w256, locomotive, trains, football

McEwans Christmas wrapping paper. This paper was found at 74 Greenhill Road Greensborough in 2020. It would date from the 1970s when the McEwans store was in Greensborough Plaza.McEwans coloured Christmas Wrapping paper - red, green and white.christmas decorations, mcewans, greensborough p, greensborough plaza

Merv Matthews makes a basket using a baseboard over his legs whilst sitting on the floor. Next to him, on hessian sacks, a suited man looks on.1 x B/W photograph of man sitting on floor making a cane basketqueensland industrial institute for the blind, merv matthews, employment

A print of the Making of a Legend print, it depicts the landing at ANZAC Cove on 25th April 1915

Warrnambool's Mechanics' Institute (or Institution as it was sometimes called) was one of the earliest in Victoria. On 17th October 1853 a meeting was held where it was resolved to request the Lieutenant Governor of the Colony to grant land for the erection of a Mechanics' Institutes building. A committee was formed at the meeting and Richard Osburne chaired the first meeting of this committee. The land on the North West corner of Banyan and Merri Streets was granted but there were no funds to erect the building. The Formal Rights of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute's encompassed its aims and these were officially adopted in1859; "This Institution has for its object the diffusion of literary, scientific, and other useful knowledge amongst its members, excluding all controversial subjects, religious or political. These objects are sought to be obtained by means of a circulating library, a reading room, the establishment of classes, debates, and the occasional delivery of lectures on natural and experimental philosophy, mechanics, astronomy, chemistry, natural history, literature, and the useful and ornamental arts, particularly those which have a more immediate reference to the colony." The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute opened its first reading room in November1884 in the National School building at the corner of Banyan and Timor Streets. The Institute was funded by member subscription, payable on a quarterly, half yearly or yearly basis. Samuel Hannaford, the Manager of the Warrnambool Bank of Australasia, was the first Honorary Secretary of the Mechanics' Institutes, and an early President and Vice-President. He also gave several of the early lectures in the Reading Room. Another early Secretary, Librarian and lecturer was Marmaduke Fisher, the teacher at the National School. Lecture topics included The Poets and Poetry of Ireland', 'The Birth and Development of the Earth', 'The Vertebrae - with Remarks on the pleasures resulting from the study of Natural History' and 'Architecture'. In 1856 the Reading Room was moved to James Hider's shop in Timor Street, and by 1864 it was located in the bookshop of Davies and Read. In the 1860's the Mechanics' Institute struggled as membership waned but in 1866, after a series of fund raising efforts, the committee was able to purchase land in Liebig Street, on a site then called Market Square, between the weighbridge and the fire station. A Mechanics' Institute building was opened at this site in August 1871. The following year four more rooms were added to the main Reading Room and in 1873 the Artisan School of Design was incorporated into the Institute. The same year Joseph Archibald established a Museum; however it deteriorated when he was transferred to Bendigo in 1877. In 1880, with Archibald's return to Warrnambool, the Museum was re-established, and in 1885 a new building was built at the back of the Institute to accommodate the re-created School of Design, the Art Gallery and the Museum. In 1887 the Museum section was moved to the former court house in Timor Street (for some time the walls of the building formed part of the TAFE cafeteria but all is now demolished)). In 1911 the Museum was transferred back to the original building and the management of the Mechanics' Institute was handed over to the Warrnambool City Council. The Museum and Art Gallery became one and housed many fine works of art, and the Library continued to grow. The building was well patronised, with records showing that at the beginning of the 20th century there were between 500 and 800 visitors. During World War One the monthly figures were in the thousands, with 3,400 people visiting in January 1915. The Museum was a much loved Institution in Warrnambool until the contents of the Museum and Art Gallery were removed to make room for the Warrnambool City Council Engineers' Department. The contents were stored but many of the items were scattered or lost. When the original building was demolished the site became occupied by the Civic Centre, which included the new City Library. (The library was temporarily located in the old Palais building in Koroit Street.) In the process of reorganisation the Collection was distributed amongst the community groups: -The new City Library took some of the historic books and some important documents, historic photographs and newspapers. -The Art Gallery kept the 19th Century art collection and some of the artefacts from the museum. -The Historic Society has some items -The State Museum has some items -Some items were destroyed -Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village has old newspapers, Government Gazettes, most of the Mechanics' Institute Library, ledgers and documents connected to the Mechanics' Institute Library, some framed and unframed art works and some photographs. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute Library book collection is deemed to be of great importance because it is one of the few collections in an almost intact state, and many of the books are now very rare and of great value. The Science and Practice of Butter Making in Australasia Author: William Brown Publisher: McCarron Bird & Co Date: 1889Label on spine cover with typed text RA 637.2099 BRO Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, great ocean road, book, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, warrnambool public library, the science and practice of butter making in australasia, william brown

3 sheets of folded Christmas wrapping paper, belonging to Shirley Fraser, circa 1960s.An example of the style of wrapping paper from the mid-20th century.3 sheets of coloured Christmas gift wrapping paper, various designs.wrapping paper, presents, 1960s, graphic design, deers

Unframed coloured print entitled 'Formula for Excitement' Qantas Australian 1998 Grand Prix 5-8 March by Grant Van Guylenburg 10/100. Also has a deep aqua mounting and a backing board.Produced and Distributed by Lomard the Paper People.print, grant van cuylenburg, qantas 1998 australian grand prix

"Instruction Paper No.5770: Quilling 1st Ed" - International Correspondence Schools Ltd."Instruction Paper No.5770: Quilling 1st Ed" - International Correspondence Schools Ltd.various calculationsweaving textile machinery textile industry - history textile industry - education, international correspondence schools ltd, quilling, winding, winding machinery, weaving, textile machinery, textile industry - history, textile industry - education

Instruction Paper No.490: Woolen and worsted loom fixing, 1st ed, 1925Instruction Paper No.490: Woolen and worsted loom fixing, 1st ed, 1925weaving textile machinery textile industry - history textile industry - education, international correspondence schools ltd, cloth - woollen, cloth - worsted, weaving looms, weaving, textile machinery, textile industry - history, textile industry - education

This is a part of the A.J. Roddy Collection. The Family have glued a piece on the envelope which says, "Dad's Discharge Paper/ Royal Irish Rifles & Royal Flying Corps./ 7-1-1915 to Dec 1921. Copy a the Discharge paper of Pte2 James Roddy, Royal Irish Rifles & Royal Flying Corps RAF 7-1-1915 to Dec 1921 and CoverCover: Cover for Certificates/ and other Documents of a/ soldier on Demobilization or Transfer to the Reseve/ or Discharge.// Front of Paper: Top right: Form 2067/ Royal Air Force/ Serial No/ Character Certificate of No 133458/ Rank Pte2 Name Roddy James/ Royal Flying Corp (Regiment (crossed out))/ Born in the Parish of / near the Town of South in the / County of ......... on the / Date 11.7.1897/ Trade as stated by him on Enlistment Postman/ 2 parallel lines/ * Description on Leaving the Colours/ Heoght 5ft 6in. Identification Marks:-/ Complexion Fresh Scar above 1st Lumbar/ Eyes Grey. Vertibrae/ Hair Brown/ Signature of Soldier/ (was signed J. Roddy/ * To prevent impersonation/ In the event of any doubt arising as to the bona fidis of the/ bearer, the above description and signature should be carefully compared with present appearance and hand writing. (16:957) WT 3183C/1875 5m.17/18. P&P Ltd/ Photostat copy of Original Opening the paper inside: The character here given is based on continous records of the holder's conduct and / employment throughout his Military Career./ This is to Certify that No 133458 Rank Pte2 Name Roddy James/ has served with the colours in the Royal Irish Rifles & Royal Flying Corps for 3 83/365 years. 1915-18/ Serving in the Royal Flying Corps as a Batman, and during/ the whole of this period carrying out his duites in a/ satisfactory manner/ There is no record of him having incurred any service/ entries on his conduct sheet during this period./ for service in the R.A.F. see form 280/ Signature ..... Squadron Leader/ Date December 1921 Commanding R.A.F. Records Ruislip/ If further particulars as to his character and record of service are required within three years of above date, apply to/ where he is registered for Civil Employment,/ afterwards to the Officer in Charge of Records./ * This space is intended to be filled in by any organisation which has registered the man's name and is prepared to/ supply further information.// Back of paper: Particulars of Service/ Date of Enlistement 7.1.15/ Preceeded on Furlough pending Transfer to the Army/ Reserve, or Discharge on... passed medically fit for the Army Reserve on/ Due for Final Discharge on../ Cause of Transfer or Discharge - Transferred to R.A.F. 1-4-18. under the provisions of the/ Air Force (Constitution) Act Oct. 1917./ Campaigns, Medals and Decorations/ France from 15.6.15 to 3.12.16/ 1914-15 Star, British War & Victory/ Medals. /Education and other Certificates and dates/corps, ww1, collection, royal, a j, roddy, flying, irish, rifles, pte2, james, 1915

Photocopy of illustration of women making camouflage nets at Phillips home in Blackburn. From scrapbook of Jessie Williams . N.D. [1940?]Photocopy of illustration of women making camouflage nets at Phillips home in Blackburn. phillips, f (mrs), williams, jessie, world war 1939 - 1945, camouflage nets, lee, elsie

Charles Kingford Smith and C.T.P. Ulm discuss making a flight to New Zealand, together with their American wireless operator and navigator.aeroplane, charles kingsford smith, c.t.p. ulm, aviation, flight

"Instruction Paper No.486: Woolen and worsted cam-looms.." - International Correspondence Schools Ltd."Instruction Paper No.486: Woolen and worsted cam-looms.." - International Correspondence Schools Ltd.weaving textile machinery textile industry - history textile industry - education, international correspondence schools ltd, cloth - woollen, cloth - worsted, weaving looms, weaving, textile machinery, textile industry - history, textile industry - education

"Instruction Paper No.513: Pile Weaves, 1st Ed." - International Correspondence Schools Ltd."Instruction Paper No.513: Pile Weaves, 1st Ed." - International Correspondence Schools Ltd.weaving textile machinery textile industry - history textile design textile production textile industry - education, international correspondence schools ltd, corduroy, carpet, velvet, weaving, textile machinery, textile industry - history, textile design, textile production, textile industry - education

1973 comprehensive statistical survey of likely numbers of Legatees, widows and children projected for 15 years, by W.K. Roberts, an Actuary at AMP, Melbourne. This was commissioned in order to consider the future of Legacy at a meeting in Hobart on March 24, 1973. The paper is identified as Appendix E, but the document it is appended to is missing. For the first time figures included the post 1945 conflicts, making the decline in child numbers more gradual, increasing the widow numbers more steeply, and predicting that Legatee numbers would be maintained until 1983 with the caveat that their capacity would change as they aged. Pinned to the printed survey is an anonymous handwritten note giving the number of children in residence at Harelands, Stanhope and Blamey House in 1972-4.Part of the history of Melbourne Legacy's involvement with residential care for children, indicating their awareness of the need to plan for the future.01666.1 White printed double sided sheets, black on white. 01666.2 Yellow copy paper with handwritten text in blue ink. residences, review, blamey house, harelands, stanhope