Hand Pump. Reticulated water did not reach Diamond Creek until 1914. This beautiflly restored hand pump raised water from the outside domed well to provide cool clear water for domestic use.The Hand Pump is a well preserved example of equipment used domestically in the Diamond Creek areaHand pump used for pumping water from shallow wells. Restored by Kim Howard in 1996. Green. Column is screwed to base which is mounted on Redgum planks.PATENTED 1842, W & B DOUGLAS, "MIDD'A CONN.#handpump, #waterpump, #domesticuse

SEPIA PHOTOGRAPH OF CROWD GATHERED ROUND MONUMENT CELEBRATING ANZAC DAY. MONUMENT IS SOLDIER STANDING AT GUARD PLACED ON PILLAR WITH RETURNED SOLDIERS NAMES ENGRAVED ON COLUMN.local history, photography, photographs, monuments, events and celebrations

Soldiers’ Memorial World War 1. Two black & white photos of World War 1. memorial. Granite base with rising sun army emblem 1914 -1919. with a statue of a soldier holding a Banet. The statue is enclosed in a cyclone fence. Houses can be seen in the background. The memorial is situated in the center of Main Street. The memorial is a tribute to all who paid the supreme sacrifice and to all who served. The figure of the soldier was imported from Italy in 1922. The cost of the memorial was 643 pounds. A number of donations were made to the Girls' Remembrance League Soldiers Memorial. Two black & white photographs of the World War 1 memorial. The memorial has a tiered granite base and a soldier on the granite column. Enclosed within a cyclone fence. "4x2 3/4 soldiers memorial" written in pencil.stawell ww1

This article is written in a very conversational style with a number of asides and little 'digs' (e.g. Phillip Island being named after "Chap who first began to mess up Port Jackson".) The writer, Peter Fenton, is also relating some ornithological and tourist information, along with how to get to Phillip Island via the first Phillip Island bridge (so pre-1969) or train from Melbourne to Stony Point and across on ferry. The article is significant for demonstrating the growing interest in visiting destinations for natural experiences as well as activities such as golf and motor racing.photocopy of newspaper article cut from newspaper. double column of text with associated map below article. Dark patch from photocopy bottom right corner.15/3/65phillip island, little pengiuns, mutton birds, birds of the moon, pacific region, island rookeries, peter fenton, westernport ferry, stony point, railway line, first phillip island bridge, seal rocks, phillip island koalas, governor arthur phillip, golf links, motor racing course

Article about Betty Jeffrey meeting the South African Major with the marines Dr Jake Jacobs who, with his team resuced her and others from a Japanese POW camp in 1945.Three column article with feature photograph. Photograph captioned 'Thanks...Betty Jeffrey with rescuer Jake Jacobs. Picture: ROBERT CAREW'. Article written by Mariana Canas.wwii, world war two, bangka island, betty jeffrey, jake jacobs, south african marines

Article about Betty Jeffrey meeting the South African Major with the marines Dr Jake Jacobs who, with his team resuced her and others from a Japanese POW camp in 1945.Three column article with feature photograph. Photograph captioned 'Thanks...Betty Jeffrey with rescuer Jake Jacobs. Picture: ROBERT CAREW'. Article written by Mariana Canas.'HERALD-SUN Wed. 13 May 1992'wwii, world war two, bangka island, betty jeffrey, jake jacobs, south african marines

Erehwon was a popular guesthouse on the corner of The Esplanade and Steele Street, Cowes, purchased by Mr Dawson Davie family in 1923. From the 1920s it ran many activities for it's regular patrons and hosted notable guests eg Governor of Victoria, Earl of Stradbroke, and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, . It burnt down in the 1960s.HistoricalHard cover brown leather book with material on front and back. Cream pages with columns for name, address, arrival, departure and remarks that have been filled in by guests.Visitors Book 1925-1936tourism, erehwon guesthouse, mr dawson davie, visitors' book

Black and white photograph of etched glass window in conservatory ,Fortuna Villa. Image shows figures of a man and woman, on each side of image two Ionic columns.bendigo, house, fortuna villa

Patrick Noel Redden No 21402 enlisted on 16.9.15 in 9th FAB Ammunition Column aged 21 years 10 months. Embarked for England 11.5.16, embarked for France 16.1.17, transfered to Divisional Artillery 23.3.17, hospital 17.11.17 with Influenza then early December with Myalgia. Rejoins unit in France 15.1.18, discharged from the AIF on 20.8.19. (1 D.A.C) 1st Division Ammunition Column.Medals, individual, (2) re P.N Redden. .1) Victory Medal. .2) War Medal 1914-19. .3) Certificate of Discharge No W749 re P.N Redden, certificate is laminated, details name, rank, Regt No, years of service, personnel details, double sided form..1) & .2) "21402 GNR P.N.Redden 1 D.A.C, A.I.F"medals, documents, military

This photograph was taken just a few years after the District division of the 'Melbourne District Nursing Society and After Care Hospital' separated in 1957. The District Division then became known as 'Melbourne District Nursing Service'. They moved into their Headquarters at 452 St. Kilda Road, Melbourne which was used as the Nurses Home as well as for Administrative purposes. The Sisters left from there each day to do their rounds and returned to do their book work before retiring at the end of the day. This photograph depicts the winter uniform worn at this time; a grey felt beret which had a red Maltese cross attached in the centre; a grey cotton frock and red cardigan, and a grey woolen coat, some with a grey belt, worn over their uniform.In 1885, 50 years after Melbourne was founded, it was recognized that nursing care was needed for the sick poor in inner Melbourne. The Melbourne District Nursing Society (MDNS), the first Society of its kind in Australia, was founded in February 1885 with one Trained nurse (Nurse), and a second employed six months later, working in the now CBD ie. from Spencer Street to Spring Street and from Victoria Parade to Flinders Street. From its inception the Society was at the forefront of health care. They provided high quality trained nursing care; educated their patients in the curing and prevention of disease; teaching the importance of cleanliness and good nutrition, both by verbal instruction and demonstration, even supplying soup and milk when needed. At that time they walked the streets and lane ways amid the slums of inner Melbourne carrying their nursing bag containing lotion and dressings, and supplying equipment on loan, such as feeding mugs, bedpans, air-cushions, splints, bed cradles feeding mugs and providing clean bed linen and nightdresses as necessary. Trained midwives began home births in August 1893 taking midwifery bundles and providing clothes for the babe and mother as needed. The Society were pioneers in recognizing the need for premises where patients too ill to be in their own home, but not ill enough to go to hospital, was needed, and the Society built, then opened, the After-Care Home, (later called After-Care Hospital), in 1926, for their patients, and patients from Hospitals. Many children were nursed there, some long term during the Polio epidemic; the Society employed two School Teachers. The Society now ran two divisions, the After-Care with its own Trained nurses (Sisters) and nurses and the District division. The Society were the first in Melbourne, in early 1928, to recognize some patients leaving the After-Care, and many at home, needed further social care and they set up ‘Almoners’ from their Committee to visit these patients and be intermediaries in getting them social assistance. It was late the following year before the first training of Almoners took place in Melbourne. In 1930 the Society employed a full time kindergarten teacher to visit poor children in their homes. That year the Society were pioneers in opening an Ante-Natal Clinic at the After-Care, setting a high standard with equipment, keeping records and providing leaflets with instructions in how to keep healthy during pregnancy, what complications to look for and what to do when labour commenced. In 1934 the Society were pioneers again when they opened the first Women’s Welfare Clinic in Melbourne giving advice on birth-control, at first attended by their own patients, but then accepting patients from public hospitals until their own clinics were opened. A Social Service Officer was employed at the After-Care who successfully gained better housing from the Housing Commission for families living under unsuitable conditions. In 1957 the Hospital and Charities Commission decided to take over the After-Care Hospital, so the 'Melbourne District Nursing Society and After-Care Hospital' separated and the 'Melbourne District Nursing Service' was formed, setting up Headquarters at 452 St. Kilda Road. Royal patronage was granted in 1966, now becoming the Royal District Nursing Service, (RDNS). Liaison with public hospitals began with a District nurse attached to a hospital visiting patients before going home. Education continued to be at the forefront of District with research by RDNS Educators and programs being implemented. Initial visits not only assessed the specific nursing situation but the situation as a whole. Their patients ranged in age from babes, children, adults to the elderly and referrals were taken from Hospitals, General Practitioners and allied Health facilities. Some of the care the Sisters provided is as follows: – Post-Natal care given to mother and babe, Wound Care following various types of surgery, accidents, burns, cancer, leg ulcers etc. Supervising and teaching Diabetic Care, including teaching and supervising people with Diabetes to administer their own Insulin, and administering Insulin to those unable to give their own injections. Administering other injections and setting up weekly medication boxes. The Sisters performed Catheterizations on adults suffering from conditions such as Quadriplegia, Paraplegia, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and Guillan-Barre Syndrome, and when required at school on children for e.g. those with Spina Bifida. The Sisters visited those requiring Cystic Fibrosis support and care; those requiring Haemo-Oncology care, including visiting children at school; those requiring Home Enteral Feeding care, and those requiring IV therapy at home and home Dialysis. Palliative Care was given including pain relief with the use of syringe drivers, personal care as needed, and advice and support to both patient and family. The Sisters provided Stoma management to those needing Urostomy, Ileostomy and Colostomy care and those requiring Continence care. HIV/AIDS nursing care was provided; visits to Homeless Persons were made. Personal care was given to patients ranging in age and with varying mobility problems, such as Amputees, those with MS, MND, Guillan-Barre Syndrome, Poliomyelitis, Quadriplegia, Paraplegia, Acquired Brain Injury, to those following a Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke), those with severe Arthritis and those with a form of Dementia. When necessary the elderly were assisted with personal care and advice given on safety factors with the use of hand rails, bath or shower seats, and hand showers. Rehabilitation with an aim towards independence remained at the forefront of the Sister’s minds and when possible using aids and instruction on safe techniques enabled the person to become fully independent. All care included giving advice and support to the patient and their Carers. The Sisters liaised with the persons Doctor, Hospital and allied Health personal when necessary.Black and White photograph of seven (some partly hidden) Melbourne District Nursing Service (MDNS) Sisters wearing full winter uniform of grey berets and grey long coats, with lapels, over their uniform which is partly seen on one Sister. Some are on a path, and others walking to the open metal gate; one Sister is between two tall, square, dark grey concrete columns. Looking at the photograph, two Sisters have turned left onto the footpath. These two Sisters are carrying oblong leather type bags in their left hand and the Sister between the columns is carrying a white soft material type bag. The Sisters seen have short dark hair under their berets. White plaques with the black numbers '452' are attached to the top 1/3 of each column and an arched grey concrete fence with brick top runs to the left. Behind this are two medium size leafless trees. A metal spiked fence runs from the column to the right of the photograph. Attached to this, near the column, is a white plaque with 'Melbourne District Nursing Service Headquarters' written in black. In the rear is a light grey two story Italian style building with a polygon shaped bay window to the left on the ground floor. It has a long window in the front and another on the side. To the right of this is a veranda with two concrete arches, separated by a roman column. A door can be seen behind the first arch. Above the bay window on the second story are three long arched windows, and to the right of that an arched opening with a roman column separating the partially seen next window. A concrete balustrade is seen at the front of the second story.melbourne district nursing service, headquarters, mdns, nurses, nurses uniforms, royal district nursing service, rdns

Blue buckram hard cover with black printing. Inside a large quantity of mostly empty ruled pages with columns eg year, aircraft, number, pilot, hours flown. Handwritten front cover: “G MARRIOTT 1780” Entered inside: 1st entry: “Sep 14 1938; Aircraft: Demon AI-38; Hours: 15” Last entry: “Mar 1 1939; Aircraft: Anson L9161; Kalgoorlie to Pearce, WA, Hours: 2.45”log books, raaf

This solid, late Victorian era piano is branded Renardi, which is a German name. In the late 19th century thousands of pianos were exported from Germany to Australia. Some, unfortunately, were amongst the cargo of shipwrecks. It seems that the Renardi pianos were not made by a Renardi company but made to order by any of a number of German piano manufacturer and branded for distribution by Australian music stores.This Renardi piano represents an era where musical gatherings were part of domestic entertainment. Pianos were ialso installed in clubs, public halls and hospitality businesses for song nights and concerts were encouraged for community unity.Piano, upright, walnut veneer with floral design on panels. Turned columns, hinged lid and two metal pedals. Branded Renardi, a German name, made c. 1900. "RENARDI"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, musical instrument, upright piano, german, renardi, victorian era, late 19th century, entertainment

Scan of a film projector associated with Gem Pictures, and pages of a catalogue that includes the Hahn-Goerz Theatre Projector with 8 inch standard "Artisol" Mirror lamp on column stand. theatre, film, entertainment, gem, rash, gem pictures, edwin rash, projector, film projector, hahn-goerz theatre projector, australasian films ltd

A small black cardboard box with a red rose on the lid containing newspaper clippings of Cr. Tom Flood's column from 'The Bendigo Advertiser titled, 'Mayor Speaks.' 1966,67.Mayor T. Flood Speaks 1966, 1967newspaper, bendigo advertiser, major speaks, lydia chancellor, collection, newspaper, mayor t. flood, cr. flood, 'mayor speaks, ' 'the bendigo advertiser, ' bendigo

Embassy, Memo Book, blue, green and white covered book with cash columns with entries for Stock June 30th 1965. Entries include foodstuffs and cleaning products with their prices.document, memo, stock list, r.s.l. bendigo collection - stock book

General biographical article tracing her whole life through to her retirement activities.A page from a magazine with a blue border, three columns of text with a portrait black and white photograph near the centre of the page of a woman looking over her left shoulder.'Womans Day 20.7.53 WWII' [blue ink across the top of the page] 'CBE. RRC' [blue ink next to caption under photograph. CBE = Commander of the British Empire, RRC = Royal Red Cross Award]wwii, world war two, ww2, florence nightingale medal, annie moriah sage

Diamond Creek Bridge (Bridge Street Bridge) Greensborough abutment – Piles broken back and false floor poured for columns 1957Record of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, road construction, shire of eltham, bridge construction, bridge street bridge, eltham, eltham-greensborough road, 1957

Newspaper clipping from the Herald Sun (Melbourne) 10/8/2001, from page 8 of the "travel" supplement. Titled "Don't forget Ballarat" in the "shorthauls" column. The supplement was primarily an issue involving rail travel, tourist railways and rail themes. Titled "Don't forget Ballarat" in the "shorthauls" column, the clipping noted that Ballarat Tramway Museum runs a weekend service at Lake Wendouree. Gave times, fares and phone number.btm, rail travel, marketing

Newspaper cutting from The Courier, Ballarat, Saturday 27/1/1996 Saturday magazine section with a column written by the Chief Commissioner of the City of Ballarat, Vern Robson. Titled "1996 the year of elections" . Column discusses the forthcoming 1996 Council elections, Australia day celebrations and the recent public meeting to discuss the return of trams to Ballarat. Notes the forthcoming feasibility study and the support of the Federal and State governments in funding the study.trams, tramways, community, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival