Booklet. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. Softcover booklet on the origin of 1,250+ place names in South Australia, West Australia and the Northern Territory, by A. E. Martin. Published in 1943 by NSW Bookstall Co. Pty Ltd, Sydney. Printed by Whitmarks Pty Ltd., Sydney. Catalogue sticker ''2227MAR'' on front coverA. E. Martinbooks, collections, place names, alec h chisholm collection, place names, a.e.martin

Issues in language study: origin of language, animals & human language, writing, phonetics, phonology, words & word-formation processes, morphology, grammar, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, discourse analysis, language and the brain, language acquisition, gestures and sign languages, languages and regional variation, language and social variation, language and culture.B&w illustrations, b&w photographs, mapslinguistics, sociolinguistics, history and language

BHS CollectionA thirty-one pages typewritten booklet titled: A Concise Survey of Christianity and of the Origin of Religious Organization. The booklet has a simple grey cover. Written on the cover at the top in green "revised copy", underneath "by Paul Glendale" another pen name for L.J. Ellison. The booklet is handmade. Aileen and John Ellison Collection.On the inside cover L. J. Ellison Axedale via Bendigo Vic. christianity, religion, axedale

Report - A4, 58 pages + card coves with brown comb bound, titled "CBD Passenger Survey - August 1977". Has table of contents, tables, figures and notes on the cards. Provides origin and destination information on passengers entering the CBD. Conducted over a two week period using university students.Has "3-10-78" on inside front cover.trams, tramways, surveys, city of melbourne, passengers, mmtb

PHOTOGRAPH SHOWING CLUNES TOWN HALL, COURT HOUSE AND POST OFFICE.TREES WITH GUARDS .1 BLACK AND WHITE PHOTO PRINT .2 BLACK AND WHITE PHOTO PRINT .3 BLACK AND WHITE PHOTO PRINT .4 BLACK AND WHITE PHOTO PRINT .5 ORIGIN AL SEPIA PHOTOGRAPH MOUNTED ON BOARD PRINTED ON BOTTOM OF FRONT: BAILEY STREET, LOOKING EAST. IN HANDWRITING: PERIOD ABOUT 18900local history, photography, town hall

This pair of spectacles and case are of no known origin but are typical of those used in the late 19th centuryThese spectacles are of interest because of their age and are retained for display purpsesThis is a pair of metal and glass spectacles with mesh shades on the sides. The sides and the shades fold up to fit into a leather case with red leather lining. Part of the closing flap is missing from the case. The case has the name of the maker on the top flap.Ophthalmic Optician Nott 145 Collins St Melbourne English makevintage spectacles, warrnambool history

Unknown origin. Has Dept of Defence arrow, 14a/780 aIR mINISTRY LENS.1. Camera Lens - Black metal, glass lens. 2. Small camera lens - black metal, glass lens.1. Pentax 8"small F/2.9. No. 023069. N.O.C.camera, ww2

Oamaru NZ origin 1923 Essendon (St. John's) from July 1929 admittedSepia studio portrait of Rev S F Hunter mounted on brown card. The Rev Hunter is posed sitting holding a piece of paper with his arm resting on a table. He is dressed in his clerical clothing. The mount has been cut on the left hand side. Handwritten on the back: "Rev. S. F. Hunter MA. D." "July 1923 - 1929" "c/o Mrs S. F. Hunter Brighton St Highgate Hill Sth Brisbane"presbyterian ministers, rev s f hunter, st john's presbyterian church essendon

The origin of this pennant is unknown. It is in excellent condition and is the only one of its kind in the heritage collection. Navy blue triangular felt pennant with a sewn on yellow fabric and tabs along the left edge. The school logo (yellow and white) and the words 'Williamstown Grammar' are stencilled in yellow on the front. strathmore grammar, school emblem

- Reticella lace edging on rectangular handkerchief - Probably c 19th century Italian originExample of European 19th century handkerchief- Cream net rectangular handkerchief with applied lace edging - Floral motif throughoutNilitaly, reticella lace

A newly formed History Group in Long Gully had been formed to promote the history of Long Gully. It contributed to the City of Bendigo with it's thriving mining centre. Mentioned is the School and origin of street names. The aims of the group are to document the history of Long Gully and to make people aware of Long Gully's interesting past.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - new history group in long gully - open invitation to attend, city of bendigo, first teachers college, long gully primary school, energetic mine, sir john quick, humboldt mine, pearl mine, hercules mine, edward dyason, manchester arms hotel, george ellis, alan crossley

Owned and used by Mrs Garnett O'NeillHand held parasol fan of Flemish origin, red oil cloth, folds up in between two wooden guards & handles that have been coated to look like leather. The ends have metal tops with two round rings. with red centres holding the fan together.|Sometimes known as Dagger Fans.costume accessories, female

Photocopy of a paper titled "COTMA Its Origins, Aims and Operation", by Keith Kings, Executive Officer, presented to the Meeting of the Historical Engineering Relics Committee of the Institute of Engineers Annual Conference, 7 April 1978. Looks at the structure of COTMA, preservation movement in Australia, and formation of COTMA and past conference and that all work is voluntary.trams, tramways, cotma

Black and white photograph of Conductor/Conductress Mila. Advised in subsequent email, surname not known, but was of Hungarian origin. 2nd photo of Mila received 29/5/2020 Donor noted the person went onto become a driver in the 1970's. Has embossed name "HAK N.Paka" in bottom right hand corner.On rear of photo .1 - "Mila" in ink. On rear of photo 2 - "To Bett Love Mila"trams, tramways, conductresses, conductors

Local historian Kevin Patterson discusses the origins of the "Batman" apple tree on the banks of the Plenty River.Photocopy of news clipping from "The Sun" 29/7/1988Handwritten in black pen "The Sun" 29/7/1988.batman apple tree, greensborough, kevin patterson, frederick flintoff, plenty river

A short piece by two students at Bundoora Primary School about the origins of the name of the suburb Bundoora.Text with two coloured photosbundoora, bundoora primary school

Tea has always been a common drink in Australia and before the introduction of tea bags a teapot such as this was used to infuse the tea leaves. This item is a decorative piece and would have been used for special occasions. The use of tea bags in both teapots and cups became widespread in the 1960s in Australia. Tea bags are the popular choice today for tea drinkers.This item has no known local provenance but is retained as a fine example of a vintage tea pot. This is a white china teapot with a lid which contains a steam hole and a handle. The spout has gold patterning. The handle is painted yellow with a gold strip. The lid has a yellow and blue decorative band and is decorated with flowers and gold pattern. The body of the teapot has the same decoration as the lid. The name of the country of origin and a number are on the base. Made in Japan tea pot, vintage domestic item, tea making in australia

A Wright & Ditson 'The Park' model tennis racquet with solid convex throat. Rounded flat top head. Manufacturer name and city of origin printed across throat on obverse. Model name printed on crownon obverse. Cross-hatched handle and leather end wrap. Materials: Wood, Metal, Lacquer, Glue, Ink, Leathertennis

Item/s in this collection re B.J. Ruler VX40780 refer Cat. No 5790 for his service details.Telegrams - sent from camp to family and from overseas home to family. Paper has printed or handwritten message. Printed “ Commonwealth of Australia Postmaster - Generals Department. Office of Origin” Various places Australia. Abroad - places names have been deleted (Censored) One telegram “ No news for five weeks very worried all my love Margaret “ telegram, ww2, letters

These three rocks were given to KVHS on the understanding that they were Indigenous rocks used as tools.No knowledge of their origins.These rocks have been stored in the Kiewa Valley on the understanding that they are Indigenous tools. It is not known where they came from.1. Dark grey rock with smooth surfaces and ridges with one flat side. Size of an adult's hand 2. Grey rock with smooth surfaces and ridges with one flat side. Smaller than no. 1 3.Narrow dark grey rock with beige section on rounded side. One flat side and a sharp pointed end.rocks, aboriginal tools, kiewa valley

1937 article describing the Apple Tree on Plenty River at Greensborough, its possible origins and steps to preserve it.Early attempts to preserve the Batman Apple Tree and alternative explanations of its origins.Downloaded copy of article. Text and b&w photo. batman apple tree, flintoff, plenty river, greensborough

The origins of the Iredale family are traced from Huddersfield in Yorkshire to the arrival of James Iredale in Greensborough (circa 1858). An outline of the life and origins of a pioneer Greensborough family.4 typed pages.iredale family, george arthur iredale, emma gilding, james iredale, margaret sunderland

This inkwell is part of a collection donated by Mrs. Jean Raper of Wodonga.This item is from Raper Collection donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Mrs. Jean Raper. A small inkwell with hinged lid. Inkwells such as these were used by naval officers during World War 1. The mark on the lid has been identified as being of either Austrian or Russian origin. KKA PRIV is an abbeviation for Kaiserlicher Konigslicher Adler Privilig – Imperial Royal Eagle Priviledge. This is said to be the Austro-Hungarian equivalent of ‘By Appointment to Her Majesty’.Engraved on inner cover `K.K.A. Priv" with double headed eagle and anchor.vintage inkwells, writing implements, naval equipment