When the Harcourt Valley was the subject of route selection /environmental effects survey in connection with the upgrade of the Calder Highway into Freeway the Harcourt Valley Heritage Committee enumerated and researched the unique collection of granite homes to be found in the valley. The publication gives a short account of the builders and illustrates the various techniques of building in stone. Advocacy by the Harcourt Valley Heritage Committee ensured the retention, in the face of demolition threat, of a unique collection of homes, many owner-built and of vernacular architecture. A4 size book of 42 pages with full colour ilustrationsGranite Houses of Harcourt & Faraday

Provides information on the GE 264 Ventilated Commutating Pole Motor, prepared by the MMTB dated 4/8/1922. Gives graphs for various gear ratios and wheel sizes. Would have been used for gear and wheel size selection. This type of motor was used in X 217 - see reference.Yields information about the motor used in Birney X 217Document printed on foolscap paper.tramways, technical information, tramcars, electrical equipment, motors, x class, tram 217

Poetry book with red cloth cover and part of the jacket pasted on the front cover. It has a picture of a rural scene of men driving cattle. The book contains a number of poems by a selection from Australian Poets. Poems chosen by Joan S. Mackaness, B.A. and George Mackaness, M.A., Litt. D. Written in the front of the book; 1959 Gift to Grade VIB from Mr. R.L. Harrowfield, Head Teacher.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square laurel street p.s. collection - the wide brown land, joan s mackaness, george mackaness, mr r l harrowfield, golden square training school no 1189, angus and robertson, halstead press pty ltd

Books, a small selection of small booklets comprising of The Flora Hill High School talent quest in 1989, 2 x copies of Bendigo Youth Choir directed by Valerie Broad a play called 'Noye's Fludde', a Chester Miracle Play set to Music by Benjamin Britten, Uniting Church in Australia, Long Gully Uniting Church, Cornish Heritage Service 25th March 1990 x 2 copies.books, music, religion

Journal: black hard cover with buff spine and corners. Contains details of crown land surveyed and sold, district of Sandhurst. Double pages numbered on top right, page columns - parish, town lands, particulars, survey fees, date of survey, date of sale, auction, selection price per acre, total amount, purchaser. No index. On spine '08' 'Bendigo A' 26th June 1857 to 1879 (?)Lands Officeplace, land sales, lands office, crown land, land surveys, bendigo, sandhurst

The Boyd family think that this came from Robin Boyd's mother's house. Edith Susan Boyd, Robin’s mother, had a wonderful selection of earthenware crockery storage containers in her pantry, a huge walk-in room with open shelves off the kitchen. This scoop was needed to get any content out of these containers.Aluminium scoop (large) with handleThailand" "240 oz" on handle.cookware, gadget, walsh st kitchenware, robin boyd

The burse is a flat case used at Mass as a container for the corporal. Over the centuries it was decorated with symbols relating to its use as part of the Mass often matching the decoration on the vestments and chalice veil. This selection use simple lace trim with embroidered decoration representing the cross, the Christian fish symbol and the Greek Alpha and Omega.

This is the story of the women of the bush, women who performed more than the traditional duties of wife and mother. They worked alongside their men, through good/times and bad and they were rare to complain. Six former country women of the Portland/Heywood district provide us with a snapshot of life as it was from the 1920's through to the 1960's. They speak about their own and their mother's lives, lives which have experienced the greatest material and personal changes in history. The story of the 'Remarkable Mary Stuchbery' details the struggles of a wife and family whose husband/father contracted polio shortly after returning from WWII service. Garry Kerr has produced a series of local history stories, initially for the Heywood [history group] and more recent items privately.The material contained in these interviews provides a first-hand insight into the experiences of women who were involved in carving farms from virgin bush. Their recollections of work, social activities and opportunities for their children are an invaluable primary source.Full colour DVD cover featuring image of old hip-roof weatherboard house with front verandah and skillion roof to rear with stone chimney attached to outside. Corrugated iron roof is rusty. To the left is an outbuilding. Picket and wire fencing is in the foreground, background has large cypress tree to left and gum to right. At the bottom is a series of three black and white images showing (L-R) three women in working clothes and a woman holding a baby; woman chopping wood; woman milking cow with young boy standing beside her. The back cover is yellow with images of the seven women featured showing coloured images of the interviewees beside black and white images of the interviewees when young. DVD features the same images as the front cover.Garry Kerr's LOCAL HISTORY Series 5/On Our Selection/The/Women's/Story/Produced by Garry Kerr (front) WOMEN WERE THE UNSUNG HEROES OF THE BUSH/This is the story of the women of the bush [see historical information] ... Running time 74 minutes/Plus an additional 30 minutes of/'The Remarkable Mary Stuchbery'

In 1940: "Kew Council decided ... to give wallets as mementoes to members of the Second A.I.F. who enlist from the municipality. The selection of the type of wallets to be given was left to the Mayor (Councillor H. F. Mogg)." (The Argus, 21 Feb 1940, p.11). In the event, this wallet like others were predated to 1939 on the front.This item contains two parts: a letter from the City of Kew to Pte Martin and a wallet with which he was presented. The dark brown leather wallet is embossed on the front with the seal of the City of Kew and a citation. The interior of the wallet contains a steel mirror. The letter includes the seal of the City.Wallet: "City of Kew Victoria. Presented by the Mayor, Councillors & Citizens of Kew to M.H. Martin on his Enlistment for Active Service Abroad, 1939". second world war 1939-1945 - kew (vic), m h martin, wallets

The Display Board of Konts was handmade in Kings Lynn, Devon, England, by Tom Long DSM, who is a member of the International Guild of Knot Tyers. This display board shows the knots and joins used in ropework performed by a sailmaker and other skilled ropeworkers. It demonstrates the uses of some of the knots, such as for knobs and handles, suspending lengths of wood, reinforcing spliced rope and even for decorative work. The sailmakers travelling as part of the ship’s crew stored their tool kit in a canvas ditty bag. It contained needles, awls, a sailmaker’s leather palmed glove with a heavily reinforced palm - a shuttle to mend and make nets, fids, knives, mallets, brushes, rulers, and rope gauges. Sailmakers used their ropework and knot-making skills for various purposes and chose the type of rope fibre for its particular properties. For example, Italian hemp rope was preferred for the light line used in shore-to-ship rescues because it was lightweight, not easily knotted, and absorbed less water. A supply of various types of rope was a commodity on board a ship and on land in the new colonies. It was flexible, easily stored, and could be worked to create an endless variety of objects on its own or with other materials like wood. An example is a simple rope ladder. Lengths could be combined to make various thicknesses and pieces could be skilfully joined together by splicing. The importance of knots in seafaring cannot be overestimated. When ships relied on only the wind for power and speed, there were a huge number of various ropes in use, particularly with regard to the sails and rigging. Seafarers would be judged on their ability to tie knots speedily and correctly. A mounted display of authentic seaman's knots is on a board covered in blue fabric. Various rope grades and fibres were used to work numerous knots and splices. Some of the uses are familiar, such as the toggle, the pineapple knot, and the Turk’s head. A selection of rope grades and fibres were used to work numerous knots and splices. Some of the uses are familiar, such as the toggle, the pineapple knot, and the Turk’s head. The name or purpose of the knot is on the label below it. Labels below each knot give its name or use.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, knot display, knot making, ropework, marine technology, sailmaker's work, sailor's knots, ship's rigging, seamen's knots, handmade, rope craft, knots, splices

This is one of a collection of items received from the practice of Dr Lachlan Hardy-Wilson, FRCOG, Launceston, Tasmania.Selection of five steel surgical needles. Four of the needles are 3" needles, and the fifth is a 3.5" needle. Each needle consists of a thin, hollow tube that is pointed at one end, attached to a circular fitting by which the needle can be attached to a syringe/vial. Between the circular fitting and the body of the needle is a section of metal with curved sides and squared edges to allow for grip. The grip section of the largest needle is engraved with the text '14G'.14Gsurgery

As a member of the Port Melbourne Historical and Preservation Society, donor Arthur ROWAN photographed a series of significant buildings in the Port and South Melbourne area over several years. A selection of nineteen of these was presented to the Port Melbourne Society in 1993. The Council Club Hotel was one of six Port Melbourne hotels deprived of their licences in 1923 by the Licences Reduction Board.Small print mounted on white card, with mounted, typed caption: Quinn's Council Club Hotel 378 Bay St, corner Spring St. Established 1874, deprived of license about 1912 [sic]. Original Licensee: Michael QUINNbuilt environment - commercial, arthur rowan, michael tarver quinn, business and traders - hotels, council club hotel

Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large collection of photographs dating from the nineteenth century. Prior to the construction of the separate Visitors Centre on Churchill Island, both the souvenir shop and visitor information area were set up inside Amess House. This photograph shows a selection of the memorabilia and items that could be purchased from Churchill Island.Photograph of a display of guide books and souvenirs with a copy of Robert Ingpen prints visible in the background.churchill island, photograph

Legacy raised funds from the sale of Christmas cards for many years. This card was from the golden jubilee year, 1973, when Legacy celebrated it's 50th anniversary. This came from a selection of cards and order forms from 1960-1974 were part of a scrapbook of Legacy material, mostly promotional material, from the 1960s to 1970s.An example of fundraising material issued by Legacy in 1973.A sample of Legacy Christmas Cards from 1973, the golden jubilee year.fundraising, christmas cards

James Alexander Robertson was born 14th June, 1855, at Pentridge. the Coburg area which was known as Pentridge at the time, and prior to the building of the gaol. His parents were James Thomson Robertson and Esther (nee Hale), At age 20 James became the first selector on the Snowy River at Lochend. He took up Lots 1, 2 and 3, in the Parish of Newmerella in 1875; with his selection being ratified on May 1st, 1876. The selection included hill and river flat land in the area near where Icy Creek enters the Snowy River. James gradually improved and farmed the property; he cleared and drained Icy Creek and constructed the first known flood-gate on the Snowy River. To meet his farming commitments he supplemented his income by working on the construction and maintenance of roads and drains in the Newmerella area. He gained a contract with the Bairnsdale Shire council to construct the first road cutting down Burn’s Hill at Newmerella. His tender was for £16 ($32), and it took him, with four others, two months to complete the contract. He was single, and, after his untimely death at aged 29, in 1884, his parents and surviving unmarried sisters and brothers moved from Sarsfield to take over his selection at Lochend. (more information Newsletter April 2013)James Robertson was the first selector of land at Lochend, Orbost.A small black / white portrait photograph, oval shaped with a white background. It is of a middle-aged man with a full beard and moustache.on front at bottom - typed in black -:"James Alexander Robertson, Late of Lochend, Snowy River"robertson-james-alexander lochend-robertson

"NATIONAL FEDERATION. INDUSTRIAL LEGISLATION. PRE-SELECTION OF CANDIDATES. BY OUR SPECIAL REPORTER BALLARAT Thursday-Among the many questions of interest discussed at the session today of the National Federation conference were the suggested abolition of compulsory arbitration in industriel dis putes, the policy of the pre-selcction of candidates, and matters affecting the interests of former soldiers. (The Argus, 08 Spetember 1922) A large group of people are photographed in front of the Ballarat Town Hall.federation conference, ballarat, ballarat town hall

Peter Ball collection, refer Cat No 4704.Hardcover book with dust cover. Cover - cardboard with adhered paper cover. White print. Dust cover - paper with white print. On front and spine with black background. Illustrated in colour - front selection of 8 ribbons worn by Australians. Back - portrait of a soldier in uniform (Field Marshal Sir Thomas Blamey) 136 pages, cut, plain, white paper. Illustrated colour photographs of ribbons and medals. Handwritten - signature of author and owner's name.Handwritten - front end paper, owner's name "Peter C Ball". Title Page, signature of author "Rick Grebert".books, reference guide, history, military warfare

This book was produced as a project for the 1915 ANZAC centenary. The book became too unwieldy and was then divided into written information and a CD with the details of each man - name; rank; service number and unit. Almost 2500 names have been traced. For current Australians, the Anzac Centenary is one of the most significant commemorations to take place during their lifetime. It was a time to contemplate the legacy of those who served in World war 1 and those who never returned to their families or friends. This book records that time and especially honours those from East Gippsland.A paper back book, titled "East Gippsland's ANZACS a tribute to those who served in World War 1". On the front cover is a sepia photograph of "Thirty East Gippsland Boys" taken in early 1916 during training at Heliopolis (Greece) before embarkation for France. The book contains a selection of stories from those who served, along with a CD of the names and service records of all of those known to have enlisted from East Gippsland.anzac ww1 military-history--east-gippsland

Document: light brown cover, hard cover journal. Contains details of crown lands surveyed and sold in the District of Sandhurst. Index and 217 pages. LH page: parish, town lands, suburban lands, country lands, total lands surveyed, date of survey. RH page: date of sale, by auction, by selection, price per acre, total amount, names of purchasers. On spine: '2' in red, ' sales Bendigo 1861 - 1864'Lands Officeplace, bendigo, land sales, bendigo, sandhurst, land sales, land surveyed

Documents: brown manila folder. On front 'South Deborah Gold Mines NL. Machinery File' Contains letters and documents secured within folder with binder, from T.J. Jorgensen, consulting engineer and contractor, F.W. Milne & Son, General Engineers, Ministry of Munitions, Holland Bros.., Thompsons Engineering & Pipe Co., Castlemaine. All documents relate to provision of machinery work at the Deborah Gold Mines. Attached is a selection from the folder.variousorganization, mining, south deborah gold mines nl, mccoll, rankin and stanistreet: south deborah gold mines nl, t.j. jorgensen, f.w. milne & son, thompsons engineering & pipe co., gold mining, engineers, machinery

The rug was owned by Mary Atkins who was born c. 1920 and died in 1959. She lived at Glenormiston South. The rug was used first as a buggy rug and later as a bed rug.Back of rug Front of rug Photo by donor W7229 Object/Article Offered Assessment Form page 4 W7229 Object/Article Offered Assessment Form page 2 W7229 Object/Article Offered Assessment Form page 3 W7229 Object/Article Offered Assessment Form page 4 W7229 Article offered selection checklist Letter to Lynette Christie from Helen Sweeney dated 15th January 2009quilting quilting - history, running stitch collection, blankets, quilting, quilting - history

Book - light grey covers + 8 pages on off white paper, centre stapled titled "Site for Housing Schemes - Considerations which should influence Selection", written by H. H. Bell, Chairman of the MMTB c1939, as it notes the recommendation to use diesel buses on the Bourke St routes. This was done following his overseas tour of 1938. Includes comments on housing schemes and transport in the UK, USA, Melbourne, diesel buses and fares.trams, tramways, public transport, buses, housing, bourke st, overseas tours

First Class Test is set for MOK Esquires aged 14 and 15 years old. Testing for the Educational Merit badge included Kims Test; outlining the principals of local government; writing an account of the history of the Order and reading one book from a selection of biographies and "general" [Methodist Church of Australasia Methodist Order of Knights Commanders' Handbook, 1957, pg 28)Four round embroidered 1st Class Educational Methodist Order of Knights merit badge. The badges are dark purple with gold embroidery of an oil lamp.methodist order of knights

Small, self-published, paperback recipe book published by the Ladies' Auxiliary of the 1st Kew Scout Group. The book of recipes was compiled in 1967 from a selection of favourite recipes submitted by the Ladies' Auxiliary and their friends. A preface, written by the President of the Auxiliary, Margaret Jones, acknowledges the role of Miss Bet. De Hays who typed the stencils as well as assisting in the booklet's preparation. The purpose of the book was to raise funds for equipment to be used by members of the 1st Kew Scout Group.non-fictionPaperback with red cover inscribed with the title. Inside a preface including acknowledgements by the President of the Auxiliary. Printed recipes with some annotations by the owner. Text typed onto stencils then printed and assembled by members of the Auxiliary. The 1st Kew Scouts was one of the first Scout Troops in Victoria, being formed in 1909. From 1927 they met in a Scout Hall in Disraeli Street, Kew until it was demolished in 1993. Still operating from their new Scout Hall on the corner of Kilby Road and Kellett Grove, Kew.recipe books, 1st kew scout group, booklets

Queen's College St Kilda was a private boy's school established by Robert Silby Bradley in 1879. The Warehousemen's Cricket Ground is now known as the Albert Cricket Ground and is operated by the Melbourne Cricket Club. It is located between St Kilda Road and Queens Road.Black and white photocopy of folded programme, 4p. Queen's College, St Kilda. Programme of Events at Annual Athletic Sports Meeting held at Warehousemen's Cricket Ground, St Kilda road, Friday, 3rd November, 1899. A band will perform Selections of Music during the afternoon. Lists the judges, officials, competitors and sponsors and the program of events. Some illegible handwritten comments on final page.queen's college st kilda, warehousemen's cricket ground, st kilda - history

Alan Reginald Ely (known as John) was born in Greensborough and married Maisie Love in 1936. Includes photos of Alan and Maisie. He was associated with the Greensborough Football Club. Includes photographs of him from GFC team photos and a selection of his membership tickets, 1948 and 1953. Also news clippings about Alan's work with Greensborough Progress Association. Information collated by Marilyn Smith in 2019.4 p., photos and information.greensborough football club, ely family, greensborough progress association, alan reginald ely