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Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Subdivision plan, Part of Preston Estate Parish of Wappan
This map possibly relates to land of John Bostock at Preston, Delatite. Part of a collection of papers relating to the Bostock family one of the earliest pioneering families in Warrnambool.Cream coloured map printed in black with sections coloured in pink. Plan of subdivision of part of crown allotments 15 and 17 and part of Preston pre- emptive right, Parish of Wappan, County of Delatite.warrnambool,bostock,augustus bostock map, delatite map,district of wappan map, -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Tool - Wood moulding Plane, Edward Preston & Sons, Early 20th century
By the end of the nineteenth century, the firm of Edward Preston & Sons was founded in 1825, becoming one of England's leading makers of hand tools and in many ways a British counterpart to America's "Stanley" for its wide range of quality utilitarian tools at affordable prices. Edward Preston Sr. (1798–1883) was first listed as a plane-maker at 77 Lichfield Street in the Birmingham Directory of 1833, but later listings and advertisements assert that the business was started in 1825. Preston is likewise recorded as a plane-maker living with his family in Lichfield Street in the 1841 census, at which time his younger son Edward was 6 years old. Around 1850, his son Edward left school to join his father's business and is recorded in the 1851 census as a plane-maker at his father's address. He appears to have been quite a talented and resourceful young man, as he had later been able to start up his own "wood and brass spirit level manufacturing business at 97½ Lichfield Street by 1864. By 1866, Edward Jnr had added planes, routers, joiners, coach, gun, cabinet, and carpenters tools to his line, and the following year he moved his shop from his father's address and relocated to 26 Newton Street, before moving again to much larger premises at 22–24 Whittall Street. This location became known as the Whittall Works and later was the office and factory of Edward Preston & Sons, Ltd. In 1889 Edward Preston Jnr and his three sons were brought into the firm and the name was changed to Edward Preston & Sons, becoming Edward Preston & Sons Ltd on incorporation in 1898. Part of the firm's output was a healthy line of malleable and gun-metal planes and patent adjustable iron smoothers, shoulder planes, bull-nose, and block planes - a range that was expanded in later years. The 1901 catalog shows several styles of planes that were unique to the Preston brand, along with the usual styles which had already been set by other makers. The death of Edward Preston Jnr was reported in the Lichfield Mercury of 26 September 1913. "Mr. Preston was decided of an innovative turn of mind," the newspaper wrote, "as many of the machines in use at his works, as well as of the tools produced were the invention of himself and his three sons, who now manage the business." The report noted that at the time of his death, the business was carried on at Whittall Works, Cheston Street, Aston, Birmingham. Falling on hard times, the firm of Edward Preston & Sons was sold to the Birmingham firm of John Rabone & Sons in 1932, and shortly thereafter manufacturing rights to some of the Preston range of planes were sold to the Sheffield firm of C. & J. Hampton, who would later merge with the Record Tool Company. Some of the Preston planes were directly added to the Record line by the Hampton firm, while others were modified or discontinued altogether. Generally, all Preston wooden planes are stamped on the front of the plane, the shape, size, and character type of the stamp indicating the age of the plane. On some metal planes, all the parts were stamped with a number or symbol during manufacture. This number was used to re-assemble the parts following a batch process. Not all Preston tools are trade-marked clearly. Early shoulder, rebate, chariot planes, and chamfer rebates commonly appear without trademarks but may have assembly numbers. The "E P" trade-mark was already in use by 1882. The trade-mark "Preston" also appears on some later tools that were manufactured in Sheffield, England. These are generally smoothing planes and appear modern and very similar in construction to other modern manufacturers' planes.The item gives a snapshot of one of England's premier tool manufacturing companies at a time when significant industrial changes were occurring in manufacturing and business structures in the World that were beginning to affect social changes.Ogee wood moulding plane Maker E Preston & Sons No 5 (Owner A T Nipe) also has A's stamped on ends and the No 7flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Newspaper Clipping, Preston Post-Times, Veteran resident mourns city, 1995
Flo McDonald expresses regets about the incorporation of Preston in the City of Darebin Newspaper clipping, black and white text and imageflo mcdonald, preston, darebin, florence mcdonald -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Model - Matchbox, Matchbox International Limited, "Y-15 Preston Tramcar", 1986
Model of typical UK double deck, four-wheel tram made by Matchbox models. Notes that over 3000 similar trams were provided to nearly 50 operators by Dick Kerr, later the United Electric Car Company of Preston. Painted in the colours and livery of London Transport. Demonstrates of a model of a Preston UK built double decker tram in London Transport colours. This type of tram was a very popular body in the UK.Model of Preston (UK) double deck tram type Y15 - diecast, painted in a card board box by Matchbox with details of the tram on the rear.models, tramcars, dick kerr, uk trams, london transport, matchbox models -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)
Folder - PTS, 50 RE-NEW-NION, c1987
Folder prepared for the 50th anniversary of Preston Technical School to hold the school magazine. (note: this is an empty folder, magazine not included)Empty folder. Blue background with mainly red and yellow graphic on front cover. White on blue graphic of school building on back cover "Preston Technical School magazine"preston technical school, pts, school magazines, reunion, nmit, -
Geelong Naval and Maritime Museum
Diary, L. A. Reynolds, J. N. Preston HMAS Vendetta, Mid 20th Century
John Nesbeit Preston was born on 5 October 1897 in Gisbourne, New Zealand. He served in the RAN from 1919 to 1942. He served on the Stuart (Vendetta) from 1941 - 1943.This diary is a significant primary source detailing the daily life of J.N. Preston's service for the RAN on the HMAS Vendetta and other vessels during World War II. It represents a detailed account of his travels and experience of war.A small diary with a navy cover. Hand written entries begin 9th January 1941. Describes J. N. Preston's daily life, routine and experiences during his service from 1941 during World War II. "Diary" stamped on front cover. Made in Australia. "L.A. Reynolds/ For Music/ Records/ Instruments/ Allan's Pianos/ Murray St, Colac. CAR 14150j. n. preston, hmas vendetta, world war ii, geelong naval and maritime museum -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Preston Origin and Destination Survey February 1975 - Remarks on Survey Cards West Preston Route", Mar. 1975
Report - Foolscap landscape format, red comb binding - approx. 50 pages with notes, titled "Preston Origin and Destination Survey February 1975 - Remarks on Survey Cards West Preston Route". Dated March 1975.In top right hand corner "Lees" in inktrams, tramways, mmtb, tramways, west preston, surveys -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Research Notes, H. S. McComb, "Preston System", 1956
Set of papers, handwritten concerning the development and timing of the "Preston Tramway system" - 14 sheets by the Fitzroy, Northcote and Preston Tramways Trust Prepared largely by H. S. McComb, with notes dates, depot, track layout, lengths, the Act, dates and calculations, curves, Barkly St terminus, St Georges Road and interface with the cable trams. Item contained within box 72.3 in a brown folder marked "FN&PTT" in red pencil.trams, tramways, preston, fitzroy, northcote, fnptt, opening, st georges rd, cable trams -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)
Handbook - PTC, A TAFE College in action [, 1979
At a time of change in TAFE education, this draft updates information at Preston Technial College. Contains enrolment statistics. Alternate title is "A TAFE college enters the 80s"A 'work in progress' with the proposed amendments handwritten throughout.Four copies of A5 size of Preston Technical College prospectus, estimated to be 1979 and 1980, Two different covers. Also one is a draft copy for 1980. 20 pages with bronze cover.The draft 1980 is based on a previous prospectus, this volume has notations for updating information throughout.preston technical college, ptc, handbooks, draft, nmit -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)
Photographs: of Debutantes Preston Technical College1990s, Photographs of Debutantes Preston Technical College 1990s
Coloured photographs of Debutantes from Preston Technical School, Preston Secondary College and Preston Technical College, one is dated 1993, the rest are possibly1990s. 4 are framed and ready for hanging.debutantes 1990s, preston technical school, preston technical college, preston secondary college, nmit -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)
Photographs: PTS Admin Building c1940s aerial view, Photographs: Preston Technical School Administration Building c1940s aerial view
Two black and white photographs of aerial view of Building A (Administration Building) Preston campus of Preston Technical School c1940s. preston technical school, buildings, nmit -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)
Report: Preston Tech 'Bursting at the Seams' [1978]
An A4 size spiral bound report 'Preston Tech ‘Bursting at the Seams’'. It includes: History of PTS [1969]; Brief history of the Preston Technical College 30 September 1964; Preston College of TAFE 1937-1987, 1988; Preliminary report on planning the Resource Centre at Preston Technical College by Librarian P.Stewart October 1974; Preston Institute of Technology: is the time ripe for a resource centre? report by A.Wesson, June 1974.preston technical college, preston institute of technology, resource centre, reports, nmit -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Decorative object - Badge-Large, 6 Battalion -City of Melbourne Regiment
Badge of pre curser unit to 5/6 RVRLarge carved wooden badge of the 6th Battalion city of Melbourne Regiment. The badge is painted green and metallic gold on the obvers, has the image of a Kangaroo located above a "6" centrally on a victory green background "City of Melbourne Regiment" and "Semper Paratus are caved into the badge and a Kings crown is located centrally atop of the badge. The reverse has "W McAllum" & " Youngman st. Preston " painted in green and "190549" hand cared into it.The reverse has "W McAllum" & " Youngman st. Preston " painted in green and "190549" hand cared into it.wark vc club, 6 battalion, melbourne rifles -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)
Photographs: of Staff of Preston Technical College 1980s
Staff lists and photos by department/section, all numbered and identified 1977, 1980–1983 Preston Technical College, Preston College of TAFE preston technical college, staff, nmit -
Darebin Art Collection
Painting - Warren Lane, Warren Lane, A Brief History of Preston, 2010
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Darebin Art Collection
Photograph - David Wadelton, David Wadelton, The corner of Bell Street and Gilbert Road, Preston, 1977
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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Vehicle - Wagon, Early 20th Century
This wagon is linked to Mr Stanley James Bell via his father Mr John Bell, who owned "Warrumyea" at Wangoom. It is believed that Stanley grew up and worked for his father at this property, eventuality inheriting his father's death in 1920. This wagon was likely used at Mr Stanley Bell's property “Warrumyea” at Wangoom around 1920-1940. The wagon was donated in 1984, at which time it was noted as having a brass plate inscribed "Jas", which name Stanley was known by. Also, a painted on the wage was “S J Bell Wangoom”. Remnants of the original paint colours of blue and yellow show on the photograph, which was taken at the time of cataloguing. Mr John Bell Snr from Plymouth, England, arrived in Portland, Victoria, around 1860. He had served in the British navy as a lad for a number of years. On arriving in Australia he travelled to the Wangoom district where he lived for many years. Mr J Bell worked for 20 years as herd manager at “Wangoom Park”., for Mr F Tozer (1843-1954), one of the original pioneers of the western district. He went on to pursue dairying and general farming at his property “Warrumyea” Wangoom. Bell’s son Stanley James Bell went to the Wangoom School. His first reader from this school, published in 1909, has his name inscribed in the flyleaf “Stanley J. Bell, Warrumyea, Wangoom” and is now in the collection of the Warrnambool & District Historical Society. Stanley went on working the property “Warrumyea” and eventually purchased “Wangoom Park” in 1956, where his father had been employed years before. Mr S J Bell died in 1968.The wagon is significant for its association with the farming history of Wangoom and the Warrnambool area in general. Also, the wage is significant for its association with one of the early families that settled in the Warrnambool area and their contribution to the dairying and general farming industries that sprang from their efforts. The wagon has a good provenance linking it to Mr Stanley James Bell and is also a good example of how goods were transported using horse-drawn vehicles at the beginning of the 20th century.Four-wheeled wagon or cart,12 spokes in each wheel, wooden axle with rear hub brake. Hinged and chained tailboard. Wheels have metal rims. Metal frame and wooden superstructure. Wagon has two pairs of staves. Wooden shelves, one missing with turntable. Small toolbox in front. Made by Kelly and Preston of Ballarat. Metal nameplate of the owner attached, "Jas" (S J Bell of Wangoom).. Original inscription, now obscured, was painted “Kelly and Preston Builders Ballarat”. Metal plate inscribed "Jas", and "S J Bell Wangoom". flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, wagon, sj bell, stanley james bell, wangoom park, warrumyea, first reader, john bell 1830-1920, stanley james bell 1904-1968, warrnambool pioneers, f tozer, western district, kelly and preston of ballarat -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Digital Image, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Preston Workshops Office block and "Cameron Hall", c1940's
Digital Image of the Preston Workshops Office block and "Cameron Hall" from Miller St Preston or Northcote. Shows the track layout and road condition in front of the offices.trams, tramways, preston workshops, miller st -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)
Reports: Inspection reports Preston Technical School, Inspection Reports Preston Technical School and Preston Technical College 1 June 1937 - 2 July 1964
Bound book of Inspection Reports pasted into the book and some filed loosely in the book. Earliest is dated 1 June 1937 for Preston Technical School and last is dated 2 July 1964 for Preston Technical College. They include lists of all teachers at time of inspection and their salaries, and the Members of Council. Also a typewritten report for each inspection of mostly about five pages each, under headings such as 'Premises and Equipment; Attendances; Organization; Instruction (under different subjects).preston technical school, preston technical college, inspection reports, reports, administrative records, nmit -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)
Photographs: Preston Technical School 1984 Classes
Colour photographs of Preston Technical School Classes of 1984.preston technical school, students, classes, nmit -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)
Photographs: Preston Technical School 1985 Classes
Colour photographs of Preston Technical School 1985 Classespreston technical school, students, classes, nmit -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)
Photographs: Preston Technical School 1986 Classes
Colour photographs of Preston Technical School 1986 classespreston technical school, students, classes, nmit -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)
Photographs: Preston Technical School 1987 Classes
Colour photographs of Preston Technical School Classes of 1987preston technical school, students, classes, nmit -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)
Photographs: Preston Technical School 1988 Classes
Colour photographs of Preston Technical School 1968 Classespreston technical school, students, classes, nmit -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)
Photographs: Preston Technical School 1989 Classes
Colour photographs of Preston Technical School 1989 Classespreston technical school, students, classes, nmit -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)
Newsletters - PTS and PTC, Parents Newsletter and Pupil's Post. Preston Technical School and Preston Technical College. 1987-1993, 1987-1993
These newsletters are official correspondence between the Principal and parents and students. The student newsletter is titled 'Preston Pupils Post'. They outline and report on activities at the school.Official printed informatiion relating to events at Preston Technical and Preston Technical College at this time of change.Copies of Parent and Student newsletters. Some printed on buff school letterhead. Some are housed in plastic poskets. Bundled together with string.preston technical college, ptc, preston technical school, pts, parent newsletters, preston pupils post, nmit -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)
Photographs: Preston Technical School 1980 Classes
Coloured photos of Preston Technical School 1980 Forms/Classes.preston technical school, students, classes, nmit -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)
Photographs: Preston Technical College 1971 Classes
Black and white photographs of Preston Technical College classes of 1971. preston technical college, preston girls technical school, students, classes, nmit -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)
Photographs: PTC 1978-1979 Staff, Photographs: Preston Technical College 1978-1979 Staff
Colour photographs of Preston Technical College staff of 1978 and of 1979.preston technical college, staff, nmit -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Poster, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "MMTB 50th Anniversary Preston 1977", 1977
Poster, full colour printed on gloss paper titled "MMTB 50th Anniversary Preston 1977". Printed to celebrate 50 years of Preston workshops. Has a photo of the restored / repainted Museum of Victoria cable tram set and Z1, running a West Preston - Regent St route 10 in Gisborne St Melbourne. Two copies held.trams, tramways, preston workshops, 50th anniversary, cable trams, museum, gisborne st