On 1 January 2001, we celebrated the 100th anniversary of the coming into operation of the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Australia. This book provides a who's who of the men who worked to achieve federation.On 1 January 2001, we celebrated the 100th anniversary of the coming into operation of the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Australia. This book provides a who's who of the men who worked to achieve federation.Frontispiece: To Sue Barnett /with thanks and / best wishes / from John Lahey /October 2000constitutional history, (mr) john lahey, federal government, royal historical society of victoria

Alice Anderson was a pioneering Australian female motor mechanic. These are important primary sources as they date the location and dates of operation of her garages in Kew. They also interestingly list her rates and charges. The original owner, Kathleen Hall, of the business cards was a personal acquaintance of Alice Anderson and this provides added historical significance and provenance.Three business cards used by Alice Anderson in promoting her Kew garage. The reverse of each card lists the rates of hire. The cards are dated on the reverse as dating from 1918 and 1920.A letter accompanying the donation provides the provenance of the business cards.alice anderson, motor garages - kew (vic), business cards, women - australia - victoria - melbourne - kew

This document provides an insight into the formation and activities of the Sandringham/Mordialloc Branch of Melbourne Legacy from 1966 to 1991.An attempt to record the history of the Sandringham/Mordialloc Branch of Legacy.Melbourne Legacy, Sandringham/Mordialloc Branch - Notes on its History 1966-91. Seven foolscap pages printed on both sides provides a potted history of the Branch formation and the activities over 25 years. history, branch, written histories, sandringham, mordialloc

Coastal Barometer No. 5 was installed on the Queenscliff pier in 1866. The purpose was to provide weather data to the Professional Fisherman. It was later installed in the slipway winch shed. Instrument is housed in a cast iron case.Only one left in existanceCoastal Barometer No. 5 was installed on the Queenscliff pier in 1866. The purpose was to provide weather data to the Professional Fisherman. It was later installed in the slipway winch shed. Instrument is housed in a cast iron case.Instrument: J Grimaldi, Case: Langlands Broscoastal barometer, queenscliffe, fishing industry

This book provides a basic guide to best practice in every aspect of museum work from organisation, through collections management and conservation to marketing and security. The book is designed as a basis for training courses.This book provides a basic guide to best practice in every aspect of museum work from organisation, through collections management and conservation to marketing and security. The book is designed as a basis for training courses.Front Page : Susan Barnettmuseums, management, archives, educations and research establishments

The Mont Albert Reading Circle was founded in 1919 to provide mental stimulus. Its adaptability to changing circumstances over the years were recognised and met. This book unfolds its story. It includes a list of presidents.The Mont Albert Reading Circle was founded in 1919 to provide mental stimulus. Its adaptability to changing circumstances over the years were recognised and met. This book unfolds its story. It includes a list of presidents.ibhai, house names, wolseley street, mont albert, (miss) - sinnott, (miss) - hollow, (mrs) c m grout, (mrs) e drake, (mrs) i steane, (mrs) a webster, (mrs) s g routley, (mrs) - dunn, (mrs) boyce gibson, (mr) noel counihan, (mrs) - normand, (mr) john mcdouall stuart, social clubs, clubs and associations, mont albert reading circle, reading circle, groups (people)

This is the story of how the people of Boroondara experienced World War 1. It is a story of great loss, pain and struggle, but also a community that came together to provide strength and support to each other in dark and uncertain times.This is the story of how the people of Boroondara experienced World War 1. It is a story of great loss, pain and struggle, but also a community that came together to provide strength and support to each other in dark and uncertain times.australian army, australain imperial force, world war 1914-1918 casualties, world war 1914-1918 recruiting enlistments etc, world war 1914-1918 participation, world war 1914-1918 social aspects, world war 1914-1918 biography

"...this book provides a fascinating picture of life in northeast Queensland between 1963 and 1977. It also provides an insight into how linguists work, how they gather their information, and how they interpret it."b&w photographs, colour photographsqueensland, languages, linguists, linguistics, field work, biography, northeast queensland

The cricket body first founded in the Eastern Suburbs to provide cricket for those associated with the churches in that area, was the Eastern Suburbs Sunday Schools' Association. It later combined with the Camberwell Districts Churches Association in 1925. This book covers Part 1 and Part 2 of their history. The cricket body first founded in the Eastern Suburbs to provide cricket for those associated with the churches in that area, was the Eastern Suburbs Sunday Schools' Association. It later combined with the Camberwell Districts Churches Association in 1925. This book covers Part 1 and Part 2 of their history.east suburban churches cricket associations, cricket, camberwell districts, churches associations, 1925

This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 1000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Wheel thrown terracotta vase decorated with oxides and stains. If you can provide information on this artist or artwork please use the comments link below.art, artwork, jill simmons, ceramics, tafe ceramics collection, available, available ceramics

Provides word list, no meanings and does not define which language it isWord lists, b&w illustrationslinguistics, language dictionaries

Bequest Honour Board. Many projects which provide invaluable assistance to children and adults who are blind or vision impaired have been funded by the generosity of the following people. Mr Leslie John Beard. Mr Oriel John Grattan. Vica & Mitia Yavitch1 wooden tablet with 4 engraved gold coloured nameplatesBequest Honour Board. Many projects which provide invaluable assistance to children and adults who are blind or vision impaired have been funded by the generosity of the following people. Mr Leslie John Beard. Mr Oriel John Grattan. Vica & Mitia Yavitch.royal victorian institute for the blind, leslie beard, oriel grattan, vica & mitia yavitch

Provides an account of the origins and histories of local names in the South Gippsland region.Maps, b&w illustrations, b&w photographsbunerong, kulin, gunnai, kurnai, brataualung, seaspray, phillip island, mirboo, wilsons promontory, woodside, foster, inverloch, leongatha, wonthaggi

.1 - Book - 16 pages + light grey cover, issued by the British Engineering Standards Association, British Standard Specification for Tramway Axles. Dated August 1921. Has standard Number 101-1921. Provides materials specification, testing and an index. Inside the front cover is a typed quarto sheet, that has been folded into four referring to the standard and "Amendments suggested to clauses 1, 8, 9 , 12 and 13". .2 - Book - 24 pages + grey covers, - Tentative Australian Standards specification for Tramway Axles, published by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association, No. C 44 - 1927. Provides materials specification, testing and an index. .3 - Book - 28 pages + light grey cover, issued by the British Engineering Standards Association, British Standard Specification for Tramway Axles. Dated August 1921. Has standard Number 102-1930. Provides materials specification, testing and an index. On front cover and inside cover has amendments and a note that the British standard had been endorsed by Australian Standard C44 in Dec. 1933..1 - has the stamp of the "Tait Book Co. 39 Queen St. Melbourne" .2 - has in the top right hand corner, the ESCo Ballarat company stamp and the date "31 May 1928" .3 - on front cover stamp " Library Copy M.E.S." and a library label noting that the book is on loan from the Melbourne library and is dated 22/1/1935. Provides materials specification, testing and an index. On the lower edge has the stamp of the "Tait Book Co. 39 Queen St. Melbourne".trams, tramways, tramways, electrical equipment, axles

The Bills Cement Trough consists of two parts a large horse trough and a smaller dog,trough which was donated by Annis and George Bills. It is not known whether this trough was donated and installed prior to or after the death of George Bills in 1927. The installation was under taken by The Metropolitan Drinking and Cattle Trough Association which had been set up in England by an English Organisations in 1859 to provide water facilities for both drivers and animals. The Bills drinking trough, corner of Walker and Rennie Streets, Lara, is significant as it forms part of the Annis and George Bills Estate., which was established to provide watering facilities for horses after George's death in 1927. The concrete structure is also a legacy of the days of horse drawn vehicles before cars were introduced.The Billa concrete trough is associated with Annis and George from 1927 who establish a fund in the early 20th century to provide adequate watering facilities for horses and dogs. It is just one of over more than one troughs throughout Australia and the United States.

A brown cardboard pamphlet. Used by all arms, the pamphlet provides the radiotelephone procedures. DSN 7610-66-029-1400 Australian Military Forces Signal Training (All arms) pamphlet no 7: radiotelephone procedure 1969 Restricted The information given in this document is not to be communicated, either directly or indirectly, to the Press or to any person not authorised. Australian Military Forces Signal training All arms Pamphlet no 7 Radiotelephone procedure 1969 This pamphlet supersedes the following publications: A. Signal training (all arms), pamphlet no 7, voice procedure 1963 B. Signal training (all arms), pamphlet no 7, radiotelephone procedure (provisional) (1968) pamphlet, instructions, training, signal training, radiotelephone, 1969, restricted, australian military forces

Black and White photograph. A Doctor provides Medical Treatment to a young Vietnamese girl.photograph, medical, vietnamese children