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Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Aerial Photograph, Landata, Lower Plenty, Feb. 1956
Centred on present day 217 Old Eltham Road, Lower Plenty bounded by Pitt Street to north, Yarra River to south, Main Road to east and Bonds Road to west. Historic Aerial Imagery Source: Landata.vic.gov.au Aerial Photo Details: Project No :250 Project : MELBOURNE OUTER SUBURBS PROJECT Run : 17 Frame : 116 Date : 02/1956 Film Type : B/W Camera : EAG9 Flying Height : 10000 Scale : 12000 Film Number : 1176 GDA2020 : 37°43'58"S, 145°07'49"E MGA2020 : 335237, 5822186 (55) Melways : 21 E10 (ed. 42)aerial photo, 1956-02, neil webster collection, eltham, main road, bonds road, elham, lower plenty, melway 21e10, pitt street, yarra river -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Aerial Photograph, Landata, Eltham, Feb. 1956
Centred on present day Shalbury Avenue, Eltham bounded by Leane Drive and Parsons Road to north, Nyora Road to south, Reynolds Road to east and the Diamond Creek to west Historic Aerial Imagery Source: Landata.vic.gov.au Aerial Photo Details: Project No :250 Project : MELBOURNE OUTER SUBURBS PROJECT Run : 18 Frame : 95 Date : 02/1956 Film Type : B/W Camera : EAG9 Flying Height : 10000 Scale : 12000 Film Number : 1176 GDA2020 : 37°41'57"S, 145°09'51"E MGA2020 : 338145, 5825965 (55) Melways : 22 C1 (ed. 42)aerial photo, 1956-02, neil webster collection, eltham, diamond creek (creek), melway 22c1, nyora road, parsons road, reynolds road, shalbury avenue -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Aerial Photograph, Landata, Research, Vic, Feb. 1956
Centred on present day Thompson Crescent, Research bounded by Maroondah Aqueduct to north, Thompson Crescent and Nyora Road to south, Bells Hill Road to east and Eucalyptus Road to west Historic Aerial Imagery Source: Landata.vic.gov.au Aerial Photo Details: Project No :250 Project : MELBOURNE OUTER SUBURBS PROJECT Run : 19 Frame : 6 Date : 02/1956 Film Type : B/W Camera : EAG9 Flying Height : 10000 Scale : 12000 Film Number : 1176 GDA2020 : 37°42'38"S, 145°11'02"E MGA2020 : 339927, 5824736 (55) Melways : 22 H4 (ed. 42)aerial photo, 1956-02, neil webster collection, bells hill road, eltham, eucalyptus road, maroondah aqueduct, melway 22h4, nyora road, research (vic.), thompson crescent -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Monkleigh, Gladstone Parade, 12, Elsternwick
Three items aout this property:1/Copy of pages from Andrew Wards, Caulfield Conservation study document dated October, 1994. Gives a brief history of land owners and occupants of Monkleigh and copy of photo dated October, 1994. The document includes a brief history and a description of the house features. 2/Hand written research by Claire Barton taken from 'Trove' regarding former resident of 'Monkleigh' who went to World War One. 3/Printout dated 18/02/2014 from Roll of Honour - Charles Clifton Elliott with location of his name at theralian War Memorial.elsternwick, hume lucy, kooyong park estate, gladstone parade, gladstone road, carlingford street, ellis jabez, webster joseph, wimberley colin, vale chas., judge g.t., ward andrew, architectural styles, victorian style, architectural features, monkleigh, elliot charles clifton, elliott charles clifton, elliot e b mrs, elliott e b mrs, house names, station managers, world war 1914-1918 -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Stephen Family
This file has five items. Printed family tree from 1733 to 1856. Printed family tree from 1770 to 1939. Hand drawn family tree specific section from Mennell page 434. Four pages of handwritten notes from rate books, and a small amount of family research included as well. Newspaper article from The Age, 17/02/1973, mentioning author Virginia Woolt relation to James Stephen family tree. Handwritten notes from RHSV pioneer register. Handwritten notes on the Stephen family. Photocopy of entry on J.W. Stephen from Australian Dictionary of Biography 1851 – 1890.stephen james wilberforce., stephen mary anne sibella., stephen hart mary, stephen hart john, stephen hart susannah., stephen hart henrietta, stephen hart katherine., stephen hart thomas, stephen hart george, stephen hart edith, avoca grove, stephen george, orrong road, glen eira road, east st. kilda, mansion, whittingham geo, stephen anne atkinson., stephen james, stephen george milner elmslic., kooyong road, glen huntly road, glenhuntly road, gladstone parade, camden town, stephen francis john sydney., bureel, buxton mrs, shoobra, stephen sir george, caulfield, st. mary’s church, helenslea, riddell mrs, stephen william ravenscroft. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Correspondence, Correspondence from the Royal Institute of Architects regarding the Architectural Technicians' Course, 1949, 23/09/1949
11994.1 Page 01. Letter, dated 26/09/1949, from the Secretary of The Royal Victorian Institute Of Architects to F. E. Ferguson Esq., Registrar, The School of Mines and Industry. Letter requests a new architectural syllabus that caters to the separation of architectural professions into Qualified Architect and Architectural Technician 11994.2 Page 02. Recommending the Ballarat School of Mines establish an Architectural Technician course 11994.3 Page 03. Recommended Architectural Technicians course; 1st, 2nd & 3rd year subjects 11994.4 Letter from F.E. Ferguson to The Royal Victorian Institute of Architects confirming the establishment of the Architectural Technician course11994.1 Typed letter on quarto paper with letterhead 11994.2 Typed letter on quarto paper 11994.3 Typed letter on airplane paper, with an airoplane watermark 11994.4 Typed letter on quarto paperf.e. ferguson, royal victorian institute of architects, ballarat school of mines, registrar, architectural technician, 1949 -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Australian Defence Medal
This object relates to Jack Henderson BAILEY. He was born on 26/11/1914 in Footscray, VIC. Jack Henderson served in the Army (VX11617) enlisting on, 29/02/1940 in East Melbourne, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 2/6 AUST INF BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 16/11/1945. Jack Henderson BAILEY was a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Ida BAILEY. Jack Bailey was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, Africa Star, Australia Service Medal 1939-1946, Austalian Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-1945.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Otway Districts Historical Society
Photograph, Woosnan, Frank, Track gang at Beech Forest, c.1940, c.1940
At its peak the Colac-Beech Forest-Crowes railway employed more than 21 staff tending the lines that the trains ran over. Gangers (the men in charge of the track gangs) tended to be promoted into the Otways but many of their subordinate repairers were local recruits. A few of the men who worked on the original construction gangs of 1900-02 remained and obtained positions in the track gangs along the line, but these eased out over time. The track was maintained by seven three-man gangs based at Colac, Barongarook, Gellibrand, Banool, Beech Forest (where the second Beech Forest crew was based at Wyelangta), and Lavers Hill.Track gang on an NK wagon at Beech Forest, c.1940. Snow covers the ground. B/W.colac; beech forest; crowes; railway; track gangs; -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Functional object - Trophy, 1902 hallmark C
The item was awarded to Dr Harry Jenkins for a motorcycle race held in NSW on 16/02/1910. Jenkins was an avid, amateur racing car driver and motorcycle rider and had a dental practice in Collins Street Melbourne. He owned Churchill Island from 1936 to 1963 and bequeathed the island to Margaret Campbell on his death. Sister Campbell had been nurse to his disabled son and wife and she lived on the island from the time of World War Two. This item was given to Arthur Evans, a family friend, on the day of the auction sale of artifacts when Margart Campbell sold the island in 1973.This trophy demonstrates Harry Jenkins' prowess of motor sport and his competitive spirit. This is one of very few orginal items found within the Churchill Island museum collection.Large solid metal three-dimensional object featuring 4 identical cylinders open at one end. All 4 cylinders are joined, domed in profile and designed to represent the four cylinders of a motor bike. The object is engraved and has silver plated hallmarks. Engraved on centre 2 sections: MOTOR CYCLE CLUB OF NSW SCRATCH RACE 4 HP AND OVER H JENKINS 16-2-10 Also Hallmarks SYDENHAM PATENT 2272 A S trophy, harry jenkins, motor bike racing, churchill island, 16/02/1910, scratch race, 4 hp and over, motor cycle club of nsw -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Post card of family at 23 Ross Street, Port Melbourne, Kodak Australia, 14 Jan 1908
Post card sent from Priscilla PETERSON ( nee HUME)to her niece Elizabeth PROCTOR (nee HUME) who was living Littleton, Massachusetts, USA in 1908. At the time Pricilla and Frederick were living with their daughter, Lottie at 23 Ross Street, Port Melbourne.Sepia postcard of three members of the Peterson family standing in lattice arch beside a hydrangea bush at 23 Ross Street,, Port Melbourne.On reverse: Mrs H F Proctor, Littleton, Massachuttes (sic) USA. 23 Ross Street, Port Melbourne , Australia, Jan 14 08 Dear Elizabeth Yo said you would like to see us in our home S here we are in our side entrance. Myself, Husband & Lottie. Hope to hear from you soon. Love from all to all. Aunt Priscilla.priscilla peterson, priscilla hume, frederick peterson, lottie peterson, families, elizabeth proctor, ross street -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Memorials in Glen Eira
This file contains 11 items relating to War Memorials in Glen Eira: 1/Black and white photograph, undated, source unknown, of Caulfield Park War Memorial 2/Copy of photograph of Caulfield Park War Memorial, undated, source unknown 3/Colour photograph of Caulfield Park War Memorial, dated June 1982, source unknown, and slide of same 4/Print of webpage of Friends of Caulfield Park, dated 02/08/2013 with colour image of and information about the war memorial there 5/Two black and white photographs, undated and source unknown, of war memorial at Koornang Park 6/Four colour photographs and one black and white copy of photograph of war memorial and its inscription at Koornang Park. Date and source unknown 7/Article dated 30/04/2013 from GLENEIRA LEADER about funding for plaque for Lone Pine at Caulfield Park 8/Article dated 23/04/2013 from THE AGE about state funding for repair of war memorials including one at McKinnon 9/Article dated June 2013 from GLEN EIRA NEWS about state funding for repair of five WWI memorials in Glen Eira. Includes two photographs. 10/Article from GLEN EIRA NEWS dated April 2012 about restoration of Caulfield Park War Memorial. Includes colour photography 11/A booklet titled 'The Burra Charter and its Application: Essay 3: War Memorial, Caulfield Park', written in October 2000 by Eleanor Bishop. The booklet contains a conservation analysis, statement of cultural significance, statement of conservation policy, and conservation management plan for the Caulfield Park War Memorial. This includes a brief history and description of the Caulfield Park War Memorial, and 7 colour photographs of the memorial dated September 2000, 2 undated black-and-white photographs, and a copy of the original drawing of the memorial which won its design contest in 1930.monuments and memorials, war memorials, plaques, world war 1914-1918, caulfield park, friends of caulfield park, ritchie mr, world war 1939-1945, koornang park, city of caulfield, glen eira, glen eira council, mckinnon war memorial, hopetoun gardens, hyams jamie, mckinnon, lobo oscar, esakoff margaret, hyams jamie, delahunty ms, caulfield rsl, kiernan noel, bishop eleanor, caulfield park war memorial, foot henry b., parks and reserves, paddy's swamp, caulfield, royal victorian institute of architects, caulfield municipal council, architectural competitions, schefferle n. mr, architectural features, conservation management plan -
Federation University Historical Collection
Correspondence, State Electricity Commission of Victoria to Ballarat School of Mines, 1937, 1937
The Ballarat School of Mines trained electricians.Correspondence on State Electricity Commission of Victoria letterhead between the State Electricity Commission of Victoria to Ballarat School of Mines in 1937. .1) Dated 16/01/1937 this item relates to the licensing of Electrical Mechanics Regulations 1935 and is signed by W.J. Price .2) Dated 24/08/1937 this item relates to the practical portion of examination 37/2 in connection with Licensing of Electrical Mechanics at Ballarat on 23 September 1937 and is signed by W.J. Price .3) Dates 18 October 1937 this three page foolscap letter relates to radio interference suppressors, and the increasing us of earth leakage circuit breakers for the protection of installations, and is signed by D. Dunhamstate electricity commission of victoria, ballarat school of mines, electricity, trades, electricians, w.j. price, d. dunham, sec -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Adhesive label, Mitchell and Vanguard, "United States Marine Corps"
Set of three adhesive label or car sticker with images of 1 -- Shoulder patch of the United States Marine Corps - made by Mitchell 2 - ditto - 1st Marine Division - with the word "Guadalcanal" vertically - made by Mitchell 3 - ditto - 11th Marines - The Cannon cockers - made by Vanguard of California. Donated to the Museum by the son of US Marine whose father was at Victoria Park, July 2018, - noting that they were badges or insignia of the units that were in Victoria Park during 1943. Refer to https://www.ozatwar.com/usmc/1stmarinedivision.htm - accessed 18/1/2019 which confirms the items being at Victoria Park. tramways, trams, world war i, victoria park, ballarat -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Coin - Plastic purse, Coins, Lost and Found, Coins - Australian Mint, 1950's
Demonstrates what can be lost and found on a tramcar - though odd given its location on the tram. Yields information about how coins were handled and carried in the 1950's.A lost and found item comprising 1 - blue plastic purse with heat pressing sides and a push button steel clip 2 - Australian half-penny, coin, dated 1949 with King George VI on rear 3 - Australian penny, coin, dated 1949 with King George VI on rear 4 - Australian sixpence coin, dated 1951 with King George VI on rear. Items found behind silt behind the side frame of tram 671, - advised by Neville Britton 20/6/2019. Items from the era when the tram would have been running in Melbourne.tram, trams, coins, lost and found -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s - set of 2, Geoff Grant, 2/04/1955 12:00:00 AM
Black & White photo of SECV Geelong No. 39 standing outside Geelong depot shed, prior to running in AETA tour on 2/4/1955. Destination showing "SPECIAL" and AETA tour board on front bumper of tram. N261 envelope - "One man operation car No. 39 standing outside depot. AETA Tour, Geelong 2nd April 1955" .1 - Copy large format print from Lloyd Rogers collection via Robert Green 2/2014. Added 4-4-2019 Original negative scanned at hi res 18/5/2020 and image updated.On rear in typed paper "Car no 39 one man operation car standing at Geelong depot for AETA tour. April 2 1955" and "Geoff Grant" stamp on btm rh corner. .1 - In ink in bottom left hand corner - "Geelong Depot - One man car 2-4-1955"trams, tramways, geelong, aeta, tours , tram 39 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, M. Sayers, "Tramway 'Hold-up' in Ballarat", 2000?
Photocopy of an article in the State Electricity Commission of Victoria Magazine, Contact, Vol 1, No. 4, Feb 1937 titled "Tramway 'Hold-up' in Ballarat". The story is about the hold up of the tram service by Swans and cygnets crossing the road in Wendouree Parade. Each item had a thin strip of paper attached by staple to the top left hand corner, giving the Vol. No. details. Also has an item about the issuing of stamps by Yugoslavia to celebrate the life of Nicola Tesla, "Wizard of Electricity". Record revised 3/4/2019 to add digital images with those from Andrew Cook CD.trams, tramways, ballarat, sec, wendouree parade, stamps, swans -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Functional Object - Tramcar, Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Tram 1029, 1956
A four motor bogie drop centre combination tram of the Melbourne W7 class No. 1029, built at Preston Workshops during 1956, entered service on 1/2/1956. Fitted with sliding doors, Remote Control equipment. See webpage btm.org.au/trams/504.html Spent it appears all its life at Preston or North Fitzroy Depot. Transported to Newport Workshops during 1995. More to come here. Photo - Graeme Farrer - ex Mal Row via TDU of 21-10-2019 See Reg Items 7394 and 7396 for relevant newspaper cuttings and Destination Citytrams, w7 class, tram 1029 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Sign, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), To stop car pull left hand cord ONCE, 1950's?
Sign - engraved brass sheet, with black lettering and lining on the outside and screw holes in each corner with the words. "To stop car pull left hand cord ONCE / Entering or leaving this car from the wrong side is prohibited. Maximum penalty L5." L = pounds Two copies held - second copy has been hand cleaned and polished. Third - consider spare if needed, added 13/11/2019 ex Mike Ryan. 4th copy - another spare, added 13/8/2020 ex Keith Kings - see htd2300doc.pdf - not formally collected.copy 1 - Scratched into rear "I 3"trams, tramways, signs, tramcars, tramways, passengers -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Bob Vanselow, "Tramway Reserved Tracks - A comparative study by R. G. Vanselow", c1969
Report or Thesis - 49 foolscap sheets photocopied onto heat sensitive paper titled "Tramway Reserved Tracks - A comparative study by R. G. Vanselow" prepared most likely for his Hons at the University of Melbourne c1969. Has a table of contents. Gives background, Literature survey, description of theoretical analysis, experimental arrangements and methods, results, discussion, conclusions and references. Pages 46 to 62, 64 to 66 missing. Document scanned into three parts. Bob passed away 18/2/2019. He spent some 10 years with the MMTB Civil Engineering.trams, tramways, trackwork, reserved track, reports, mmtb, melbourne university -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "MMTB Rules and Instructions for Traffic Inspectors", May.1937
Black cloth covered book with grey end papers glued to cover with 16 page single section stapled into covers. Titled "MMTB Rules and Instructions for Traffic Inspectors", issued May 1937, signed by S. M. Richardson as Manager with number 32 stamped in the front cover. Has a forward, then rules and instructions for General items, supervision of employees and traffic. PDF (text searchable) added 26-12-2016. 2nd copy added 5/5/2019 from donation of Barry Brooks ex Bob Prentice Collection. Images revised - jpgs removed and pdf added.trams, tramways, mmtb, instructions, inspectors, rules -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Yarra Trams, "Your new Elizabeth Street is almost here", Oct. 2013
Pamphlet, DL size, green and white advising about the new Elizabeth St streets stops being opened in mid November 2013. Gives details of the stops, the benefits, a plan showing existing stops, new platform stops and temporary stops. Has the Yarra Trams and PTV logos. .1 - pamphlet or hanging notices to around tram handrails, cut out advised of the changes to services due to tramway or other works for changes to routes 19. 57. 59. 86 and 96 5/10/13 to 9/10/13. Item .1 added 8/1/2019.trams, tramways, yarra trams, elizabeth st, tram stops, platform stops, route 19, route 57, route 59, route 86, route 96 -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Nestle and Anglo-Swiss Holding Company, This Is Your Company - Nestle's, 1946
The history of the first 80 years of the Nestle's CompanyThis is a book of 122 pages. It has a dark green cover with a gold compass pattern and gold printing on the front cover and spine. The pages contain printed text, maps, diagrams, graphs, colour illustrations and sepia -toned photographs.non-fictionThe history of the first 80 years of the Nestle's Companydennington nestle's factory, dennington, warrnambool, milk production, milo, nescafe production, warrnambool manufacturing -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Newsletter, Eltham District Historical Society, Newsletter, No. 240 June 2018
Contents: • Past, Present, Future by Jim Connor • Our Next Meeting – Wednesday 13th June 2018 • July Excursion – Along the Diamond Creek • Eltham 1950s – Childhood Reminiscences – Part 4 by Ann Constable • Lavender Park Road Mysteries by Heather Eastman • Was the David Clark “Victoria’s Mayflower”? by Irene Kearsey • Jalna Yoghurt by Wendy Wilson • Office Bearers 2018-2019 • Subscriptions • Andrew Ross Museum • New Life Members by Russell Yeoman • Contacts for the Eltham District Historical Society The Shire of Eltham Historical Society was formed in October 1967. The first newsletter of the Society was issued May 1978 and has been published continuously ever since on a bi-monthly basis. With the cessation of the Shire of Eltham in late 1994, the Society's name was revised to Eltham District Historical Society and this name first appeared with issue No. 103, July 1995. The collection of the Society's newsletters provides a valuable resource on the history of the Society's activities, office bearers and committee members, guest speakers and subjects of historical interest pertinent to the former Shire of Eltham and the Eltham District.A4 newsletter distributed to membersnewsletter, eltham district historical society -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document, Tender Documents for purchase of Former Eltham Shire Offices 895 Main Road, Eltham, April 1996, 1996
Graeme Hardiman Real Estate Prepared for Nillumbik Shire Council Maddock Lonie & Chisholm, 140 William Street, Melbourne Tenders closed at 3.00pm on 24 April 1996 Whilst the sale of the former Shire Office site went through and the Shire Commissioners approved the demolition of the building several months later in the year, ongoing community protests and objections eventually led to the reversal of the sale. Despite several further attempts to sell the site and community protests as recent as 2019, the vacant land remains in Council ownership.89 A4 pages; 1 x glossy paper with photo and 88 x photocopied pageseltham shire office, graeme hardiman first national real estate, maddock lonie & chisholm, nillumbik shire council, real estate, tenders -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Steam locomotive D-639 Vintage train excursion bound for Eltham at the Wattletree Road level crossing, Eltham, c.1970, 1970
Possibly run in conjunction with the Eltham Community Festival or the Hurstbridge Wattle Festival; the steam train would conduct trips between Eltham and Hurstbridge Railway stations. As there is no turning table at Hurstbridge, the locomotive would simply shunt from one end of the carriages to the other to reverse direction, hence the locomotive is running in reverse as it approaches Eltham Station. The first house in the background on Railway Parade, Number 97, remains as of 2019. The next house, Number 95 has been demolised since April 2018 and new construction in place.Digital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford HP4 black and white transparencyd-639, eltham festival, george coop collection, hurstbridge wattle festival, level crossing, passenger carriage 19bc, railway parade, steam engine, vintage train excursion, wattletree road -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Steam locomotive D-639 Vintage train excursion bound for Eltham at the Wattletree Road level crossing, Eltham, c.1970, 1970
Possibly run in conjunction with the Eltham Community Festival or the Hurstbridge Wattle Festival; the steam train would conduct trips between Eltham and Hurstbridge Railway stations. As there is no turning table at Hurstbridge, the locomotive would simply shunt from one end of the carriages to the other to reverse direction, hence the locomotive is running in reverse as it approaches Eltham Station. The first house in the background on Railway Parade, Number 97, remains as of 2019. The next house, Number 95 has been demolised since April 2018 and new construction in place.Digital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford HP4 black and white transparencyd-639, eltham festival, george coop collection, hurstbridge wattle festival, level crossing, passenger carriage 19bc, railway parade, steam engine, vintage train excursion, wattletree road -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Medal, c1887
Arthur Ernest Albert Dawson entered Ballarat College 4 August 1886. The 1887 Ballarat College Sports program lists Arthur's name against Hurdles, Flat Race, and High Jump. Unfortunately the medal is undated. The intriguing inscription 'Twice Second' may refer to Arthur's competition for the College Cup, a highly valued Athletics Prize. The school does not hold sufficient records from this era to confirm any further details. The medal was donated to the school by Arthur's great-nephew, Ken Dawson, in 2019. The medal has social significance. It reveals the very high value placed on sports involvement at the school from its earliest beginnings. Ornate silver medal Inscribed around school crest on front: Ballarat College Inscribed on medal verso: A Dawson / Twice Secondarthur ernest albert dawson, college cup, athletics, medal, 1880s, dawson -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Coffin Rods, early to mid 1900s
Guyetts and Sons is a family business that began providing funeral services in Warrnambool and South West Victoria in 1905. Today in 2019 the business is still in operation as Guyetts Funerals Warrnambool. At the graveside, coffin rods are laid across the width of the open grave to support the coffin. The coffin is balanced evenly on the coffin rods. Coffin straps (also called lifting straps) are slipped underneath the coffin from side to side and at the appropriate time the straps are used to lift the coffin, the rods are removed and, using the straps the coffin is gently lowered into the grave.These coffin rods are significant for their association with Guaetts Funerals Warrnambool, an early 1900s local family business that is still in operation. The rods are an example of equipment used in conducting funerals and burials for many years. Coffin rods, pair of two. Round wooden rods with shaped handles, once used by Guyett's funerals, Warrnambool.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, guyett funeral directors warrnambool, warrnambool 1920s, warrnambool 1905 business, funeral item, funeral service, funeral director warrnambool, funeral home, funeral arrangements, burial service, cemetery funeral, death, herse, cemetery supplies, funeral director supplies, mortuary equipment, coffin rods, coffin rod -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Coffin Straps, 1920's
Guyetts and Sons is a family business that began providing funeral services in Warrnambool and South West Victoria in 1905. Today in 2019 the business is still in operation as Guyetts Funerals Warrnambool. At the graveside, coffin rods are laid across the width of the open grave to support the coffin. The coffin is balanced evenly on the coffin rods. Coffin straps (also called lifting straps) are slipped underneath the coffin from side to side and at the appropriate time the straps are used to lift the coffin, the rods are removed and, using the straps the coffin is gently lowered into the grave.These coffin rods are significant for their association with Guaetts Funerals Warrnambool, an early 1900s local family business that is still in operation. The rods are an example of equipment used in conducting funerals and burials for many years.Coffin straps; two woven canvas straps, ends re-inforced with leather (sometimes called funeral straps). Straps once elonged to Guyetts and Sons, Warrnambool.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, coffin straps, funeral straps, guyatt's funerals warrnambool, burial service, cemetery, graveside, coffin, canvas ropes, guyett funeral directors warrnambool, warrnambool 1920s, warrnambool 1905 business, funeral item, funeral service, funeral director warrnambool, funeral home, funeral arrangements, burial service, cemetery funeral, death, herse, cemetery supplies, funeral director supplies, mortuary equipment -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, St Kilda Library alterations 1993-94 - images collection, 1994
St Kilda Library was designed in 1971 by Enrico Taglietti (1926-2019). It was to be constructed in two stages. Stage 1 was completed in 1973. Stage 2 as designed by Taglietti did not proceed. Instead, alterations were designed in 1992-93 by Ashton Raggatt McDougall Architects (ARM). In 1993-94, the floor area of the library was enlarged to include a new entry and disabled ramp and a pedestrian thoroughfare between Carlisle and Duke streets. The original entry was blocked and a bluestone 'book' wall was constructed west of the new entry.colour photograph unmountedSK Libraryst kilda library, enrico taglietti, arm architects