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Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph, Black and white, Allan Charles Quinn, Crossing the line on the Ariston, 10 September 1946
"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 -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Aid All Pre WW2 British First Aid Outfit Tin - White Cross, pre WW2 1940
Associated with issue to personnel leading up to and including WW2 in Britain . Circa pre 1940's. Associated with issue during WW2. Small cream coloured tin with white cross centrally placed on the lid. Tin opens with hinges and has wording on the lid "Aid A;; First Aid Outfit Tin made in England". There is a faded description of the contents. Within the tin is a smaller cream and red coloured circular tin containing boric ointment. The first aid outfit tin is 130mm x 75 and the small circular tin with boric ointment is 35mm x 35mm. The lid of the tin says : Aid All First Aid, a white cross emblem and underneath the emblem the wording OUTFIT TIN. There is a description of the items and then the annotation that the tin is made in England. Both tins are cream in colour with red edgings. aid all first aid outfit tin pre 1940's, white cross first aid outfit tin, pre ww2 and ww2 issue -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Equipment - T-Bar Ski Tow, Falls Creek Ski Lifts, 1960s
This Ski Tow component came from one of the first T-Bars at Falls Creek, Victoria. Summit and Village T-Bars were built in 1961 followed by the Link Lift and Sun Valley in 1967.This item is significant because it is part of one of the earliest T-Bars at Falls Creek and illustrates the changes in their construction over time.T-Bar Ski Tow from one of the first T-Bars at Falls Creek, it is made of wood and metal.t-bars falls creek, falls creek, summit t-bar, village t-bar -
Northern District School of Nursing. Managed by Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Mayfort House
The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989.Black and white photograph of Mayfort House. Two nurses leaning out of the first-floor window. Written on the back, Mayfort House November 1952 Pat McGrath, Val Steggall hanging from first room. ndsn, mayfort house -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Druids Oaks in Ballarat, Emails May 2009, 15/5/2009, John Garner to Kerry Robinson. 22/5/2009, Kerry Robinson to John Garner
Enquiry by Doctor John Garner to the Druids Friendly Society to try and establish when the first Druids Oak trees were planted in Ballarat.The Druids Oaks in Ballarat are part of the history of this city in terms not only of the trees but the Masonic Lodges established and the Druids Friendly Society.1 page of 2 emails in blue and black print. Italics used in the first email to indicate reference though no source given.Nonedruids oak, druids friendly society, kerry j.robinson druids, john garner, doctor, ballarat botanical gardens history group, ballarat botanical gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, First Communion Party in Catholic Church Hall, Ringwood in 1930
First Communion Party in Catholic Church Hall, Ringwood in 1930 - Black and White PhotographNo identification on photograph but catalogue cards reads, "c1930. First Communion Party - Catholic Church - Catholic Church Hall, Ringwood. Centre door, lady in front, next to table, V-neck dress, 3rd lady RHS of priest is Mrs. Maud Matlock, mother of Ted Matlock. She died when Ted was only 14. Lady with beret RHS of middle door is Mrs. George Pratt. Photograph a copy of photo of Ted Matlock's see Pratt packet for Pratt history". -
Greensborough Historical Society
First Aid Kit, Amada First Aid, 1960c
First aid kit possibly used by travellers in a car and/or caravan.First aid kit comprising scissors, magnifying glass, tweezers, bandages and medications in blue press-stud plastic pack. (Torniquet and antiseptic cream missing)first aid kits -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, St. Matthew’s Presbyterian Church -- first Manse 1862
St. Matthew’s Church Stawell first Manse. Built 1862. Photograph of the original First Manse built in 1862. The photo has two people standing at the corner of the Manse verandah. The garden around the verandah is full of plants. Old Manse 1862 stawell religion -
Camperdown & District Historical Society
Photograph - Etching of early Camperdown scene, Mt Leura Camperdown, c1850s
This etching was created of Camperdown c1850s showing a group of First Nations people and early dwellings and native vegetation around Mounts Leura and Sugarloaf. Camperdown was surveyed by Robert Dunbar Scott in 1851. First dwelling constructed by David Fenton in 1853 on site of Commercial Hotel. Etching of early Camperdown scene showing group of First Nations people in the foreground with early buildings, native vegetation and Mount Leura and Mount Sugarloaf in the background. On front: Mt Leura, Camperdowncdhs, djargurd wurrung, djargurdwurrung, mount leura, mt leura, mount sugarloaf, mt sugarloaf, cdhsfirstnations -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, First Commercial Bank
First Commercial Bank opened in 1887, with the First Printing Office at the rear.tatura, buildings, historic, costume, male -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Colour Print, Don English, 15/10/1983
Colour print of SW5 731 (Route 4) at South Melbourne Depot 15/10/1983. Keith notes it was the first of the W5 to SW5 conversions of the time. Photo Don English on the occasion of a TMSV Tour. Keith Kings is boarding the tram. W5 685 in the background.On rear in ink "TMSV, Tour is first of the mass W5 to SW5 conversions. 731 at South Melbourne Depot 15/10/83" and "Photo Don English"trams, tramways, tmsv, tours, w5 class, sw5 class, south melbourne depot, tram 731, tram 685 -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Fire Brigade, First Hose Six Team group portrait who won at Warrnambool Demonstration1905
Group Portrait of Stawell Fire Brigade First Hose Six Team Warrnambool 1905 FramedSepia photograph in a mount. Six males dressed in uniform, four at the back and two at the front. The two men at the front are seated on cane chairs, beside a table covered with a cloth. A silver tray (trophy) rests on the table.Stawell Fire Brigade FIRST HOSE SIX Warrnambool Demonstration 1905 Writing on the back is illegiblestawell, fire brigade -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Access free legal aid extends, 1976
The outer eastern region gained a full-time daily free legal serviceThe outer eastern region gained a full-time daily free legal service with the appointment of its first community lawyer - Mr Rob Kemter (photo)The outer eastern region gained a full-time daily free legal service outer eastern council for social development, legal services, community services, kemter, rob -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Whitehorse - 20 Years on, 1994
In 1994 Nunawading Council Amalgamated with Box Hill Council and formed the City of Whitehorse,.In 1994 Nunawading Council Amalgamated with Box Hill Council and formed the City of Whitehorse, which was proclaimed on 15 Dec 1994. The First Mayor was Richard Anderson.In 1994 Nunawading Council Amalgamated with Box Hill Council and formed the City of Whitehorse,.city of whitehorse, kennett, jeff, anderson, richard, city of nunawading, city of box hill -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, McClare Clan
The pioneering family of McClare in Vermont plans for reunion.The pioneering family of McClare in Vermont plans for reunion. John McClare and bride Mary Madden were one of the first families to settle in Vermont in 1855.The pioneering family of McClare in Vermont plans for reunion. mcclare, john thomas, mcclare, mary, madden, mary, st john's catholic church, mitcham, mcclare road, vermont -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book, Gall & Inglis, The poetical works of Edward Young
Prize awarded to George G Morrison (birthdate 3/2/1862) for excellence in Algebra and Geometry in the first form; George entered the school 23/8/1877 and left less than a year later on 1/7/1878.Very early example of an academic prize awarded by Principal John Garbutt (1877 - 1909). no date of publication but c1866, xxiv + 502 pages, bound in elaborate embossed maroon cloth binding, with lacquered illustration and college crest in gilt on front cover, decorated spine; in very poor condition through mould and wear; illustrated with steel engravings, each page of text with red lines at margins, all edges giltBook plate inside front cover: Ballarat College crest / Algebra and geometry / First form / First PRIZE / Awarded to / G Morrison / CHRISTMAS 1877 / JOHN GARBUTT, M A PRINCIPALgeorge-g-morrison, ballarat-college, john-garbutt, 1877, book-prize -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Illustration, George Gatter, n.d
Photocopy of photo of George Gatter, 1828 - 1886, market gardener, purchased land in Box Hill 1861.Photocopy of photo of George Gatter, 1828 - 1886, market gardener, purchased land in Box Hill 1861. First secretary , Horticultural and Agricultural Society of South Bourke.Photocopy of photo of George Gatter, 1828 - 1886, market gardener, purchased land in Box Hill 1861. gatter, george, market gardeners -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document, ANZAC 2014-2018 - Centenary. Sharing Victoria's stories and Making connections, 19 Oct 2014
Collected by Ann Gibson at the event on Sunday October 19, 2014 at Princes Pier, Port Melbourne. The commemoration of the departure of the World War I first convoy 1914.ANZAC 2014-2018 - Centenary. Sharing Victoria's stories and Making connections" "Commemoration of the departure of the WWI First Convoy 1914" programwar - world war i, piers and wharves - princes pier, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, armed services - army, armed services - navy, anzac centenary, city of port phillip, victorian government, world war i first convoy -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Certificate - Prize Certificate Rutherglen and Murray Valley Agricultural & Horticulture Society, 1911 (Exact)
Certificate won by J G Scott at Rutherglen Show. 32.19 First Prize - Dish of Strawberries, bluePrize certificate for 1911, Rutherglen & Murray Valley Agricultural & Horticultural Society, awarded to J G Scott. First Prize - Dish of Strawberries, blue"Rutherglen and Murray Valley / Agricultural & Horticultural Society / Thirty Second Annual Exhibition / Wednesday, 18th October, 1911" / "Harry O'Brien, Secretary"rutherglen agricultural society, rutherglen show, j g scott, rutherglen & murray valley agricultural & horticultural society -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, 125 years : The story of the State Savings Bank of Victoria 1842-1966, 1/01/1967
On New Years Day, 1842, The State Savings Bank of Victoria opened for business. This book explores the development over the first 125 years.On New Years Day, 1842, The State Savings Bank of Victoria opened for business. This book explores the development over the first 125 years.state savings bank of victoria, banks, commercial establishments, businesses -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, Discovery Prahran - Area Two, 1999
This booklet provides a general picture of Prahran as it developed from the first Crown land sales of 1840 to its amalgamation with the City of Malvern in 1994This booklet provides a general picture of Prahran as it developed from the first Crown land sales of 1840 to its amalgamation with the City of Malvern in 1994prahran (vic) - history, toorak (vic) - history, armadale (vic) - history, (ms) betty malone -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Book, Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-18 - Volume I - The Story of Anzac Author C.E.W Bean, 1937
Bean is the highly regarded and official expert, recorder of facts. From the outbreak of War to the end of the first phase of the Gallipoli Campaign May 4th 1915 Maps, Illustrations, PhotographsThe Story of ANZACRed hard cover with 602 pages worn covers deteriorated front page This is the 6th Edition 1937. First published 1921anzac, c.e.w bean, gallipoli, voyage of hms emden, a.i.f, dardanelles, turks, pine ridge, mustafa kemal, 400 plateau, anzac beach -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Report, Electric Supply Co. of Vic (ESCo), "Weekly Tickets", 1928
Demonstrates and yields information about the considerations made for Weekly Tickets during the late 1920's.Set of handmade or hand written sheets regarding weekly tickets in Ballarat - using ink and pencil .1 - handwritten double foolscap sheet - titled "Weekly Tickets Ballarat" and dated 2/6/28 - sets out an extensive table of section, length, existing fares, present weekly and proposed tickets - 12 trips and 24? trips. Sets out conditions, current sales and notes. .2 - set of two Foolscap ruled sheets - titled "Weekly Tickets" detailing where they would be sold (the Showroom), the method of sales and accounting practices and when it can be used, reflects back to 1921 practices. Has a hand written section on the rear on the first sheets (images i2 to i4) .3 - single foolscap ruled sheet with further notes on weekly tickets (in light red ink), with two possible sketches of possible tickets on the rear in pencil. See also Reg Item 8029 for a 3-10-1926 document.On the outside of the first sheet "Mr Knox" in blue pencil.trams, tramways, tickets, esco, weekly tickets -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Prahran & Malvern Tramway Trust (PMTT), The Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust - Report and Statement of Accounts, Nov. 1916
Photocopy of Report - 35 foolscap pages - titled "The Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust - Report and Statement of Accounts for Twelve Months ending 30th September 1916". Gives listings of Trust Members and Officers, lines opened, Rollingstock, power supply problems, Finance, Operation and General matters, statistics, finance statements, balance sheet and Auditors Report. Appendices includes the Engineers and Manager's Report, Statistics, accounts, funding, auditor reports and maps. Also covers shelter houses, tourist tickets, union - Australian Tramway Employees Wage log of claims, the first world war impacts. Lists names of Employees who volunteered for active service, including those who volunteer but did not pass the medical test. Audited by Percy P Cook.Has the stamp of the Tramway Museum Society on the rear of the first page.trams, tramways, pmtt, reports, construction, finances, operations, horse trams, tourist tickets, world war 1, unions -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph
Photo shows the first car (a Buick) to reach summit of Mt Victory. The car was owned by Mr J Hemley. One copy is a slide in slide box 303.Photo shows a car parked on rocky outcrop. Five men are standing near the car.First car to reach summit of Mt Victory - Mr J. Hemley in his cartransport, cars -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Newspaper - The Standard, Warrnambool Standard Centenary Issue 1872-1972, 02/10/1972
The Warrnambool Standard Centenary Issue, 1872 - 1972, summarises the local and world history highlights over 100 years. The pages in the images are a sample of the newspaper's contents. They show: - PAGE 1; sketches of two young women, one dressed in 1872 fashion, the other in 1972 fashion. PAGE 34; This page was dedicated to the Ponting Bros. The business celebrated its Centenary in 1972. There apr photographs of the original and the new building, and a photograph and names of the staff of 1972. PAGES 34-38: Lift out facsimile copy of the first edition of The Standard (no longer in 3096.01) PAGE 39; In January 1917 Mr Basil Watson flew the first aeroplane to visit the Warrnambool area. He entertained the crowds by performing aerobic acrobatics in the plane he'd built himself. Two months later he died in a plane accident. PAGE 70; In 1967 Australia's Prime Minister, Mr Harold Holt, goes missing, presumed drowned. PAGE 71; In 1970 the mystery of four bodies were found in a car that crashed over the cliff at Loch Ard Gorge, near Port Campbel, made headlines in the Standard. PAGE 72; The back page features a photograph and greetings from Fletcher Jones and Staff. There are many staff members in front of the Fletcher Jones factory in Warrnambool, which was established around 1924.The centennial edition of the Standard newspaper includes local social, economic and historical aspects of Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia and the World. It reflects the interests of the local community and the reactions to the events of the time.The Standard, Warrnambool, Centenary Issue 1872 – 1972 (Two copies).100 years of District Service. The issue includes World and Local History, Advertisements, Timeline, Facsimile of the First Issue, Shipwrecks, and Wars. The Centenary edition was printed on October 2, 1972, 72 pages. One copy (3096.02) includes the centre lift-out on pages 35 to 38 of a facsimile copy of the first edition published on October 1, 1872.Page 1: "The Standard Warrnambool" "Warrnambool Standard Centenary Issue October 2 1972, 72 pages" On illustration of building "1872 / Warrnambool Standard" Page 34: "On this site ... since 1924" [Ponting Bros} "Staff of Ponting Bros. 1972" Page 39: "Aviation history-maker" "RECORD TRIP BY FIRST PLANE TO VISIT CITY" "Thrilling display of aerial acrobatics" Page 70: "PM HOLT IS PRESUMED DROWNED" "GAVE GOVT. IMAGE OF YOUTH" Page 71: "Where death car crashed on ledge" "PT CAMPBELL MYSTERY: FOUR BODIES FOUND IN CAR AT BOTTOM OF CLIFF" "POLICE SEARCH SWINGS BACK TO MELBOURNE" Page 72: "Greetings to the"Standard"" "Fletcher Jones" flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, ladies fashion 1872, ladies fashion 1972, ponting bros. centenary 1872-1972, ponting bros. staff, basil watson, basil watson 1917, harold holt 1967, car crash at loch ard gorge, fletcher jones and staff 1972, the standard centenary 1872-1972, warrnambool newspaper, warrnambool standard, centenary edition, the standard -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Drawing - Artwork - Painting, Portrait by Jean Appletom
Jean APPLETON (1911-2003) Jean Appleton was a painter and craftworker who studied at East Sydney Technical College and at the Westminster School, London. After seeing French sculptor Maillol's work 'The Cyclist' she was inspired to try sculpture and consequently studied under Eric Schilsky in London. With the outbreak of war she returned to Australia, thereafter teaching at high schools in the ACT and NSW and at the Julian Ashton and National Art Schools in Sydney. The first of her thirteen solo exhibitions was held at Sydney’s Macquarie Galleries in 1940. Resident in England from 1969 to 1981, she continued to teach intermittently into the late 1970s. After a difficult first marriage to artist Eric Wilson, who died, she married painter Tom Green and they settled in Moss Vale. Though her work is now represented in major state and regional collections, Appleton was like many women artists of her generation in that recognition of her work came late in life: she was in her eighties when a public gallery first presented a retrospective exhibition of her art. (https://www.portrait.gov.au/portraits/2013.92/self-portrait, accessed 15 September 2019) Jean Appleton won the inaugural Portia Geach Memorial Award in 1965 with this work. She dies in 2003.A sketched portrait of a man's head by Jean Apppleton. It may be Jean Appleton's first husband, Eric Wilson. drawing, portrait, jean appleton -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Image - Black and White, Interior of the Australian Aircraft and Engineering Company's at Mascot, New South Wales
Black and white image of the first Australia's first aircraft factory at Mascot Airport.flight, aeroplane, mascot airport, australian aircraft and engineering company -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Photograph - Photograph/copy
Turning first sod for the raillway in Port Fairy 1887black and white photographic copy of 62.20.042 group of men and boys inn semi circle celebrating the turning of the first sod of soil in the building of the railway line to Port Fairytransport, rail, road, first sod, port fairy, train -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Card - PMHPS Registration Card No 1, Margaret Bride, 30 Aug 1994
Museums Australia had given PMHPS volunteers a workshop instructing on catalogue procedure. PMHPS was working in the disused classrooms of the former St Josephs Primary. The plans were the first items catalogued.Registration card No1: Plan of Edwards Park, being the first item catalogued by volunteers of the PMH&PS 30 August 1994.societies clubs unions and other organisations, port melbourne historical & preservation society, pmhps, margaret bride nee polson, edwards park