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Stawell Historical Society Inc
Slide, Ian McCann, Constructing Lake Bellfield
Sandstone rocks prior to blastinglake bellfield -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Sandstone piece
8301.1 - Irregularly-shaped piece of sandstone. -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Functional object - Grinder wheel on stand
Grinder wheel, sandstone on wooden stand unpaintedfarm machinery, grindstone, hand operated -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Small piece of sandstone
8302.1 - Irregularly-shaped piece of ordinary sandstone. -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Gates, Victoria Park, 1988
The Kew Asylum Entrance Gateway and an adjacent gate lodge were built at the Princess Street entrance in 1873.1 The imposing sandstone pillars and cast-iron gates impressed upon visitors the therapeutic and civilising vision of the asylum. The entrance opened onto a tree-lined drive (now known as Main Drive) which culminated in an elliptical carriageway in front of the main building. (Heritage Council of Victoria)Colour photographic positive of the former Kew Asylum Gates which were relocated in 1942 to Victoria Park in High Street, Kew. The gates were listed by Heritage Victoria in 2020. The citation reads: "The Former Kew Asylum Entrance Gateway consists of two 4.5 metre sandstone gate piers on bluestone bases on either side of a 5.5 metre vehicle entrance set back from the High Street pavement. The 1870s gate piers are of Barrabool sandstone and repairs during 2015-16 were undertaken with sandstone from English Town, Tasmania. The gate piers are highly decorative and feature oculi, triglyphs, dentils, corbeling and other ornamental work. Each gate pier incorporates a pedestrian archway with a cast-iron pedestrian swing gate. Two curved sections of cast-iron palisade fencing on rusticated bluestone blocks extend from the outer edges of the piers to a set of shorter sandstone pillars on the High Street pavement. Straight sections of cast-iron fence extend 4.5 metres ending at two bluestone pillars. Garden beds have been created within the curved sections of fencing, bordered by concreted bluestone and planted with shrubs." (Heritage Council of Victoria)gates -- kew asylum, gates -- victoria park -- kew (vic.) -
City of Ballarat
Sculpture - Public Artwork, George Grant, Thomas Moore Memorial Statue George Grant, 1889
Irish poet and balladeer Thomas Moore, best-known for penning The Minstrel Boy and The Last Rose of Summer, is honored in this statue prominently located in Sturt Street created by sculptor George Grant from white Carrara marble. George Grant was trained at the School of Art associated with the National Gallery of Victoria, apparently in the 1880s, and then worked as an artist, specialist house painter, and banner artist. Several of his paintings are held by the Ballarat Art Gallery. Moore`s writings range from lyric to satire, from prose romance to history and biography. His popular "Irish Melodies" appeared in ten parts between 1807 and 1835. Moore was a good musician and skillful writer of songs, which he set to Irish tunes, mainly of the 18th century. This statue is of historic and aesthetic significance to the people of Ballarat.Marble statue of Thomas Moore above a large sandstone pillar West: Presented to the City Council of Ballaarat by the following citizens: H.F. Elliot, The Honorable E. Morey M.L.C., Cr C.R. Retallick, Cr J. Heinz. South: R.S. Mitchell, P. Papenhagen, T. Elliot, J. Snow, G.K. Coutts, C. Bailey, J.J. Goller & Co, W.E. Ballhausen, G. Thompson, W.H. Figgis. North: S. Seward, F.G. Haymes, Craig Williamson, R. Giddings, G. Berry, R. Inge, J.A. Pittard, L. Lederman, H. Bremer, D. Jones. thomas moore -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Water Supply Centenary Memorial & Plaque 1995 -- 5 Photos
Water Supply Centenary Memorial 1995One black & White & four colour photographs of sandstone monument stawell -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Leisure object - Blocks
50 sandstone toy building blocks of various sizes and shapestoys, general -
Federation University Historical Collection
Ethnographic Material, Stone grinding/sharpening tool
Stone grinding/sharpening tool with 'bump' which could be used as a handle. Evidence of wear due to sharpening on both sides of the stone. The rock is calcite cemented quartz sandstone; it is sedimentary quartzite with a granular appearance. It has a soft matrix, and is pale, indicating its calcite nature, as well as dissolved pits. Its origin is from dry land soils and dunes. aboriginal, stone, tool, archaeology, stone tools, sandstone, quartzite, calcite -
Victorian Interpretive Projects Inc.
Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Scots Presbyterian Church Koroit, 23/12/2013
Colour photograph of a sandstone church in Koroit known as Scots Presbyterian Church.scots presbyterian church koroit, koroit, church -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Document - Handwritten Note, 25/09/1992
Handwritten note from Frances Hall of the Historic Buildings Council to Vanda Savill, accompanying brochures and application forms for adding a building to the Historic Buildings register.Back: '4.2 square cottage original sandstone cottage' - handwritten, red biro -
City of Ballarat
Artwork, other - Public Artwork, Sir Walter Scott by by Stanley Hammond, c1962
A bronze statue of Sir Walter Scott, a Scottish writer, novelist, poet, historian, and biographer who lived from 5 August 1771 – 21 September 1832. The Sir Walter Scott Monument was unveiled by the Mayor Cr A. Masson in March 1962 at the Civic Hall, BallaratThe artwork is of aesthetic and historic significance to the people of BallaratBronze statue of Sir Walter Scott in seated position on sandstone and concrete plinth.sir walter scott, ballarat, stanley hammond -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO CEMETERIES COLLECTION: HANDWRITTEN RESEARCH ON SANDSTONE TOMBSTONES IN THE BENDIGO CEMETERY
Five handwritten pages of research done by Carol Holsworth on the Bendigo Cemetery sandstone tombstones.bendigo, cemetery, bendigo cemetery -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Sandstone Rock, 1940
This rock was found by a Year 3 boy, Beanie Cockram-Russell, in the Dhurringile Primary School garden bed.Piece of sandstone which has a, 1940, a map of Australia, a Rosella and the word Tatura Vic. carved into it.Australia, Rosella and Taturadhurringile primary school, carved sandstone rock -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Carving, sandstone, 1940
Item carved by a German Internee who was held in Camp 1 in WW2. Came into the possession of one of the guards, whose nephew donated it to Tatura MuseumSandstone piece with carved map of Austraiia, Tatura 1939-1940, and a 1939 penny inserted in the stone."Tatura Vic.1939-40." Map of Australia/Bird.internment camp 1, tatura, german internee.. -
City of Ballarat
Artwork, other - Public Memorial, Ballarat Cenotaph, 1949
The Ballarat Cenotaph commemorates those who died in service or were killed in action in WWI and WWI. The cenotaph was unveiled by the Governor, Sir Dallas Brooks on the 24th November 1949 in front of a crowd estimated to be between 3000 and 4000 people. It was made possible through donations bolstered by an ANZAC Day radio appeal.The Ballarat Centotaph is of historical significance to the people of BallaratSandstone obelisk with inscribed lettering and bronze decorative elements attached to two sides and copper cap at the top of the memorial.OUR GLORIOUS DEADcenotaph, our glorious dead -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Image, St Peter's Catholic Church, Daylesford, c1897, c1897
Black and white image of the sandstone Catholic church, St Peter's, Daylesford. The spire in this image fell into a mine and was never rebuilt. catholic church, st peter's church, daylesford, daylesford -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO CEMETERIES COLLECTION: SANDSTONE TOMBSTONES IN THE BENDIGO CEMETERY
Photocopy of a two page document prepared by Carol Holsworth titled ''Sandstone Tombstones in the Bendigo Cemetery'' The document was prepared to highlight the state of disrepair of some 50 sandstone tombstones in the cemetery. The document list the name, date of death, age and other notes on the tombstones and urge the trustees of the cemetery to take action to preserve them.bendigo, cemetery, bendigo cemetery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - RANDALL COLLECTION: SPECIMEN COTTAGE, BENDIGO
Photograph, Specimen Cottage, Hargreaves Street, Bendigo, now the Front of House for The Bendigo Historical Society. Sandstone cottage, wooden balcony.photograph, building, specimen cottage -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Piece of sandstone
8303.1 - Angular piece of sandstone; irregularly shaped; flattened profile largest flat surface fresher than others (less weathered) otherwise unremarkable. -
Bunjil Park Aboriginal Education & Cultural Centre
Sharpening stones
A set of 3 sharpening stones found on site at Bunjil Park. They are fine sandstone and range from 18cm to 19.5cm long and 4 to 6 cm wide. -
Bayside Gallery - Bayside City Council Art & Heritage Collection
Sculpture, Ellen José, Boon wurrung Blossom, 2008
The bluestone is laid on crushed yellow ochre sandstone, with the base encircled by indigenous flowering plants. Each rock represents one of the six clans that made up the Boon wurrung. For thousands of years, Boon wurrung women and children congregated in this area during special periods in spring and summer. The area was rich in seafood and had fresh water wells dotted around it. Among the Banksia trees that provided shelter, grew indigenous plants and flowers through which the women made garlands to wear in their hair.boon wurrung, blossom, sculpture, public art, indigenous, bayside indigenous coastal trail, ellen josé, ellen jose, bluestone, sandstone -
Kyneton RSL Sub Branch
Mt Macedon War Memorial Cross tile, Original completed in 1933, additions made 1941 and restoration 1995
The original idea to create a monument was conceived by William Cameron. The monument was first constructed of cement block tiles and was a memorial to all those who served in WW1. Later gates were added to the precinct in memory of those who served in WW2. Restoration of the Memorial took place in 1995, with the original tiles being replaced by replaced by re-inforced concrete. Mt Macedon Memorial Cross is a significant War Memorial in the district. ANZAC Day dawn service is held at the Mt Macedon Cross, it is an impressive setting.Glazed precast cement block coloured to resemble sandstone, mounted on wooden stand. Centre front is a metal plate inscribed : Mt Macedon War Memorial Cross.On the back of the stand is a printed description of the construction history of the Mt Macedon Memorial Cross. No 77, on white sticker ( previous cataloguing number) memorial -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White, Alex Wright, Frank Wright at Coogee, Sydney, 1923
Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.Black and white photograph of a man dressed in a three piece suit and hat, leaning against a sandstone seawall, with the water in the background. The man is Frank Wright and the place is Coogee, Sydney.Written in pen on back - Frank Wright, 21, Coogee, Sydney - Easter 1923 (By Alex Wright au)frank wright, cornet, conductor, ballarat, coogee, sydney, seawall, beach -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Leisure object - Blocks
Wooden box containing sandstone blocks of various sizes and colours and shapes. Box has sliding lid and is painted cream. 100 items including the box. Plus a manual of designs to build.toys, general -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - B/W photograph, Clive Brooks, Warden's Office, Butter Factory, (c1859) Cornish St. Buninyong, south and west walls side, 19 July 1993
1850's Gold Rush Police Precinct, later adapted for industrial use, and then used as Council Depot.B/W photo, west wall of brick Butter Factory (c1890), sandstone rear and south walls of Warden's Office (c1859) on right. Cornish St. Buninyong near Yuille St. buninyong, warden's office, butter factory, depot, couthouse, police -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Decorative object - Monkey Ashtray
Item made by an Italian POW held in Camp 13Sandstone hand-carved monkey and ashtray. Monkey has decorative markings. Ashtray has a diamond shaped recess carved into the top and decorated with two brown and black painted snakes and green and white leavesAshtray: Prisoner of War on top Monkey: Ricordo on side and Ricordo POW on bottomcamp 13, murchison, pow, italian, monkey -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - B/W photograph, Clive Brooks, Warden's Office, Butter Factory, Cornish St. Buninyong, north side, 18 July 1993
1850's Gold Rush Police Precinct, later adapted for industrial use, and then used as Council Depot.B/W photo, north wall of Butter Factory (c1890), sandstone rear wall of Warden's Office (c1859) visisble to right. Cornish St. Buninyong near Yuille St. Old Police Station/Residence behind.buninyong, warden's office, butter factory, depot, couthouse, police -
Bayside Gallery - Bayside City Council Art & Heritage Collection
Monument - Memorial, Irwin and Stevenson, Brighton War Memorial, 1927
On 23 July 1922, Brighton City Council adopted the recommendation from a sub-committee that the site for a war memorial be at Green Point, Brighton Beach. Brighton Council invited designs, limited to returned soldier architects and 18 designs were received. The first prize of £30 was awarded to the architecture firm Irwin and Stevenson and the designs were exhibited at the Brighton Town Hall in 1925. The bronze casting, using lost wax technique, was executed by sculptor Mr. Paul Montford, to the design of the architect and the central assemblage was believed to be the largest bronze casting in relief carried out in Australia at the time. The Brighton War Memorial was unveiled by His Excellency the Governor, the Right Honourable Arthur Herbert Tennyson Baron Somers, K.C.M.G., D.S.O., M.C., on Sunday 24th April 1927 in the presence of 4,000 people. The memorial was originally constructed to commemorate those from the City of Brighton who served in World War One but has since been augmented to commemorate those from the municipality of Bayside who have made the ultimate sacrifice during official periods of hostility.War memorial consisting of a sandstone cenotaph, granite base and sandstone terrace situated at Green Point, Brighton. The cenotaph is a truncated obelisk with classical decoration in stone and bronze. The cenotaph bears the Rising Sun badge in bronze relief near its top with bronze lettering running down the cenotaph reading "ERECTED IN HONOUR OF THOSE WHO FOUGHT IN THE GREAT WAR 1914 – 1919". A bronze relief assemblage of crossed weapons, a wreath, the lamp of valour and the Latin phrase "DUCIT AMOR PATRIA" (love of country leads me) sit above the base which is carved with the word "SERVICE". The terrace walls have bronze relief medallions with images of the head of an airman on the left and an infantryman on the right. The back of the cenotaph bears a torch in bronze relief near its top. On the sandstone wall behind the cenotaph are three large bronze plaques that lists the names of those from the City of Bayside who have served in the various conflicts in which Australia has been involved. At the back of the sandstone wall is carved lettering reading "HISTORY GAVE THEM A COMMON FAME. POSTERITY A COMMON MONUMENT" with 1914 carved on the left and 1919 on the right.brighton war memorial, memorial, cenotaph, green point, war memorial, brighton, service, paul montford, irwin and stevenson, rising sun, wreath, weapons, lamp of valour, great war, world war one, honour roll, honour board, roll of honour, ducit amor patriae, brighton beach, city of brighton, leighton major francis irwin, roy kenneth stevenson -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Diamond House
Diamond House Stawell Built by John HearneThis is a Photograph of the Diamond House, corner of Seaby and Princes Streets. It's almost as old as Stawell. Built by Mr John Hearne. Brown and White stones that were gathered from Church Hill were cut and carefully fitted to from Diamonds.Black and White Photograph of a very unusual home built in a pattern of Diamonds, in shades of stones. 7 different photos, Various years (1 Coloured)The Diamond House-Built of quartz and sandstone. the Diamond House, so called from its peculiar construction, is situate in Seaby Street, Stawell. and was built over 30 years ago by Mr. Hearne. The quartz and sandstones used in its construction were carted by him from Church Hill, which is just across the street. Screws were used instead of nails. It was when built intended for a wine shop and is now used as a private residence. stawell