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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, John Verger's home, Mullum Mullum Road, Ringwood - 1964
Black and white photograph of weatherboard house.Written on rear of backing sheet: "John Vergers old home - 1964". John Vergers was the brother of Cr Peter Vergers (Mayor of Ringwood 1957/58, 1963/64.) -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Acland St Car Shed for auction, c1926
Photograph is of a newspaper cutting of photograph and caption. It shows a W or W2 class tram in Acland St, St Kilda passing the single level brick frontage of the disused cable car shed. The closed main entry doors carry a large sign about its future sale. Apart from the closure of a short section of track in northern Swanston St in 1924, the St Kilda Beach to Windsor and to the city line was the first full cable line to be closed in 1925. It reopened as an electric line in December 1925.Yields information about the closure of the St Kilda Esplanade cable line. Black and white print copy of newspaper photograph with caption belowTyped "The Shutters are up, and the days of the old cable tram-shed, Acland-street terminus, St Kilda, are numbered. The building and site are to be offered for sale by auction on March 10." -
Albert Park-South Melbourne Rowing Club
Moore Sculling Machine
"Grace Blake’s conversations with older members of the Club have elicited the following information during July 2014: • Don Christie recalls the machine being acquired by (or donated to) SMRC in the 1960s. SMRC later donated it to APRC. • Bob Duncan remembers it being at APRC. • Max Shaw joined the club in 1946 but doesn’t recall it at all. • Peter Watson recalls collecting the rowing machine from the old APRC club house before its demolition (c. 1995). The AP-SMRC machine carries a ‘maker’s plate’ with the name Moore... Moore Crane and Engineering Company Pty Ltd was a subsidiary of Malcolm Moore Industries Ltd whose manufacturing engineering works were located on Williamstown Road, Port Melbourne from 1927. The founder established the main business in 1921 and retired in 1953.21 The business was delisted from the Australian Stock Exchange in 1976. Grace Blake advises that some of the earlier SMRC members were plumbers and therefore worked in trades connected with engineering. She reports that Peter Watson recalls some of his contemporaries completing their engineering apprenticeships at Malcolm Moore Industries Ltd in the 1970s. There are still many unanswered questions concerning the history and provenance of the rowing machine at the time of writing this report, but the connection with a local engineering works is certainly fascinating. Questions to explore in the future include: Did Moore manufacture the machine, or import it (and perhaps assemble it) under licence? Was this machine a ‘one-off’ or did Moore make / distribute others within Australia? When, why and how did SMRC acquire the machine? Why did SMRC decide not to retain it, but to pass it over to APRC? And how did APRC use it?" 2014 Significance Assessment, pp38-40. "The ‘Moore’ Rowing Machine at the Albert Park – South Melbourne Rowing Club (AP- SMRC) is a rare example in Australia of the Kerns patent design from 1900. This machine may not, however, be that old in construction or use. The AP-SMRC machine is almost intact, appearing to lack only the leather straps for fastening the rower’s feet to the foot-rests. Spalding manufactured the design in the USA in the early decades of the 20th century, but the metal elements in its models are traditionally black. The bright red paint on the AP-SMRC machine suggests something different. The AP-SMRC machine carries a maker’s plate that associates it directly with a local engineering business, Malcolm Moore Industries Ltd of Williamstown Road, Port Melbourne. Club members recall the machine being at the South Melbourne Rowing Club in the 1960s, and being transferred at a later date to the Albert Park Rowing Club. The machine has not been used since the founding of the amalgamated AP-SMRC and requires careful conservation. The ‘Moore’ rowing machine is of national research significance as a rare survivor, in Australia, of the well-regarded Kerns patent design that was popularised by Spalding in the northern hemisphere. The English River and Rowing Museum website quotes a testimonial from an AG Spalding & Bros’ Mail Order Catalogue: ‘This machine was described by ‘an experienced oarsman’ ... “to be the most perfect rowing machine ever produced”. A feature was the adjustment of the resistance so “the weaker sex can use the machine”’. Its historic significance lies in its rarity (and perhaps uniqueness) as an aid to the training of rowers at two successful clubs on Albert Park Lake. Additional historic significance lies in the connection that the rowing machine represents between local rowing clubs and a major local manufacturing engineer. The ‘Moore’ rowing machine bridges the realms of innovation and application, of industry and recreation, of land-based and aquatic sports, and of two neighbouring rowing clubs on the Albert Park Lake." 2014 Significance Assessment, p43"A rowing machine that appears to be built to the Kerns patent design from 1900 but may not be that old in construction or use. The machine is heavy and includes parts made from cast iron. The cast iron components are painted in a distinctive bright red. The wooden seat moves on timber slides. Resistance is created by spring mechanisms at the ends of two frame elements that connect with two wooden ‘oars’, and by the central chain-driven system that co-ordinates with the rower’s movements. The machine carries a maker’s plate with the single word ‘Moore’ in an oval design, using white letters against a navy background, fastened to the base board and close to the foot-rests." 2014 Significance Assessment, p38Moorerowing, apsm rowing club, significance assessment, malcolm moore industries ltd, kerns, 1900, sculling machine, albert park rowing club, south melbourne rowing club, albert park lake, rowing machine, ergo -
Mont De Lancey
Book, Louise Wetenhall, A Laundry-Work Note Book, 1925
A thin paperback work-book intended as a general guide and ready reminder for those taking a course in laundry work.A damaged faded grey paperback book titled A Laundry-Work Note Book by Louise Wetenhall printed in dark blue letters at the top of the front cover, with the Sir Isaac Pitman emblem below and Pitman printed at the bottom. There are 49p. with black and white photographs and diagrams throughout with blank pages for the student or teacher to write notes. It is intended as a general guide and ready reminder for those taking a course in laundry work. Some pencil notes are written on p 50 and on the last inside endpaper is a small pencil drawing. Included in the book is a beige paper sheet decorated with coloured leaves around the edges with the inscription as to it's history as written below. A small white card has the donation facts written by the owner.A thin paperback work-book intended as a general guide and ready reminder for those taking a course in laundry work. ironing machines, domestic equipment, laundry equipment, laundry irons -
Ithacan Historical Society
Photograph, Ithacan Ball, 1957
Anastasia Coutsouvelis with her two sons, 20 year old Speros and 17 year old George attended the Ithacan Ball in 1957. The function was held at the Exhibition Building in Carlton.The annual ball has been a regular and popular social event on the Ithacan Club calendar since the 1950s, where members and their families and friends have an enjoyable night. A black and white photograph with a surrounding white border of a lady and two young men standing in front of a large white urn at a formal function. -
Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Museum and Archives
Sculpture - Hygieia, 2004
Hygieia (Ύγεια, lit., “healing”) probably began as an abstraction, which later became personified. She does not appear to be a deity of extremely ancient origin, and there has been much scholarly debate as to exactly where and when worship of her first developed. Her cult most likely arose in the territory of Sikyon, where she was worshipped along with Asklepios, the legendary god of medicine. In later times Hygieia came to be regarded as the daughter of Asklepios, although her cult was not introduced to Epidauros, his principal sanctuary, until at least the 4th century BC. The earliest large-scale devotion to her is found in the aftermath of the Plague of Athens (420BC). The cult of Hygieia was taken to Rome, along with that of Asklepios (Æsculapius), in 293BC, to avert a pestilence. Here she gradually became integrated with the old Italian god Salus. Towards the end of the pagan era both Hygieia and Asklepios lost their specific associations with medicine, and became general protective deities. A beautiful wooden statue representing Hygieia, the Greek goddess of health.The figure is highly polished, which brings out the intricate grain of the timber. In it, the sculptor has endeavoured to combine the qualities of a classical pose with a contemporary yet timeless surreal sensuality. It will stand on a stone pedestal about 90cm high, and be placed in a prominent location in the Melbourne headquarters. The College’s statue is semi-abstract in style, carved from a single piece of jarrah. The piece of timber from which it is fashioned was salvaged from the remains of a century-old shearing shed on Rifle Downs, at Darkan in the south-west of Western Australia. -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Negative - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Pinnacle Lane, Steels Creek, Sep. 1955
The old bridge looking downstream Record 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.1955-09, pinnacle lane, steels creek, bridge construction, infrastructure, shire of eltham -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Negative - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Pinnacle Lane, Steels Creek, Sep. 1955
The old bridge looking eastwardsRecord 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.1955-09, pinnacle lane, steels creek, bridge construction, infrastructure, shire of eltham -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Frank Solomon, Greensborough Swimming Pool 1, 2012c
The old Greensborough Swimming Pool.This Pool was demolished to make way for the Watermarc complex.Digital copy of colour photographgreensborough swimming pool -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Frank Solomon, Greensborough Swimming Pool 2, 2012c
The old Greensborough Swimming Pool.This Pool was demolished to make way for the Watermarc complex.Digital copy of colour photographgreensborough swimming pool -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Frank Solomon, Greensborough Swimming Pool 3, 2012c
The old Greensborough Swimming Pool.This Pool was demolished to make way for the Watermarc complex.Digital copy of colour photographgreensborough swimming pool -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Frank Solomon, Greensborough Swimming Pool 4, 2012c
The old Greensborough Swimming Pool.This Pool was demolished to make way for the Watermarc complex.Digital copy of colour photographgreensborough swimming pool -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Medhurst home Gruyere, 09/02/2017
The old Medhurst home in Gruyere.Digital copy of colour photographmedhurst family, gruyere -
Clunes Museum
Instrument - MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS & CASE
USED IN THE OLD CLUNES HOSPITAL.1 STAINLESS STEEL .2 - .9 INSTRUMENTSL BRUCK, MEDICAL SUPPLY DEPOTlocal history, medicine, medical equipment, medical -
Clunes Museum
Equipment - EYE INSTRUMENTS, Unknown
USED IN THE OLD CLUNES HOSPITALSET OF 5 EYE INSTRUMENTS IN WOODEN BOXlocal history, medicine, medical equipment, medical -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Instrument - Mathematical Instruments
Believed to be 70 years old.Flat grey box containing four set squares in the lid, one compass, one ruler, two pieces of cork (not numbered), two pencils (not numbered), and an eraser (not numbered).The School Set of Mathematical Instrumentsinstruments, measuring -
Numurkah & District Historical Society
Container - First Aid Cabinet
Found in an old shed, InvergordonFirst Aid Cabinet - white rectangular metal box with hinged door. Has a green cross with yellow graphic and red writingDayspring Health Servicesfirst aid cabinet, first aid equipment, medical cabinet -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
photograph - Photo of the MERCURY blown off the the slipway, MERCURY off slipway, 1986
Slipway at old Fisherman's PierSlipway accidentBlack & white photograph of the Mercury blown off the slipwayReverse - " Mercury "historical references -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Magazine - Copy from Professional Fisherman pg.43 Oct.1984, 1984 Article by G Kerr re Wooden Ships - Iron Men of Port Phillip, 1984
Old cray fishing boatsCray fishing boatsMagazine article by G Kerr re Wooden Ships & Iron Men aka Bass Strait CrayfishermenReverse " NIL "historical references -
City of Greater Geelong
Ink, Stewards Room Yarrawonga Turf Club
This ink drawing is of old plans. -
City of Greater Geelong
Ink, Lara Ground Stand
This ink drawing is of old plans. -
City of Greater Geelong
Ink, City of Newtwon & Chilwell
This ink drawing is of old plans. -
Wonga Park Community Cottage History Group
Photograph (Item) - Black and White, Wonga Park: Old Jumping Creek Bridge, c. 1931
Old Jumping Creek BridgePhoto is named 14880026.jpg on CD -
Mont De Lancey
Scales
Approximately 100 years old.Set of brass Post office weighing scales, used for weighing letters, with two trays, one rectangular in shape and one round, on a balancing mechanism.The scales are affixed to a wooden base in a rectangular shape with the front edge shaped into two curves. The wooden base has three slots for holding the weights. There are six brass weights with this item.balances, weighing instruments -
Clunes Museum
Book - DICTIONARY, TWINING'S SECRETARIAL, DICTIONARY OF OLD TRADES AND OCCUPATIONS, 1993
DURING MY YEARS OF FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH, I HAVE NOTED MANY DIFFERENT INTERESTING AND UNUSUAL OCCUPATIONS ON BIRTH, DEAT HAND MARRIAGE CERTIFICATES AND IN DIRECTORIES...PAPERBACK, GREEN COVER, BLACK WRITING, 64 PAGES FRONT COVER : DRAWN IN BLACK, IMAGE OF "DECEMBER" CA 1842 SOUTH AUSTRALIA BY ST (SAMUEL THOMAS) GILL 1818-1880 (NLA)non-fictionDURING MY YEARS OF FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH, I HAVE NOTED MANY DIFFERENT INTERESTING AND UNUSUAL OCCUPATIONS ON BIRTH, DEAT HAND MARRIAGE CERTIFICATES AND IN DIRECTORIES...dictionary of old trades and occpations, andrew and sandra twining -
Clunes Museum
Equipment - TOURNIQUET, AMADA
USED IN THE OLD CLUNES HOSPITALPLASTIC BOTTLE WHICH HOLDS THE RUBBER TUBING OF THE TOURNIQUET"FOR APPLICATION TO A LIMB TO STOP BLEEDING. IMPORTANT : A TOURNIQUET MUST BE RELEASED EVERY 20 MINS & IF NECESSARY APPLIED HIGHER UP"local history, medicine, medical equipment, medical -
Clunes Museum
Equipment - RETORT FLASK
FROM THE OLD CLUNES HOSPITALROUND GLASS CONTAINER WITH A SHORT SPOUT OUT ONE SIDE. JUST IN BACK OF THE SHORT SPOUT IS A LONG TUBE-LIKE SPOUT WITH SMALL OPENINGlocal history, medicine, medical equipment, medical -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Thornton Richards and Co, Ballarat, Mr and Mrs R Hyatt, 1940
Part of Old Lintonian collection.Sepia portrait of a gentleman wearing spectacles and suit with lapel badge, standing on left and slightly behind lady with hair drawn to back of head, wearing dark long sleeved top."Mr and Mrs R Hyatt to be put in the OLA picture gallery from Mrs and Mrs R Hyatt Geelong Rd, Linton Dec. 1940".mr and mrs r hyatt, old lintonians collection -
Clunes Museum
Instrument - Ophthalmic instrument, C 1900
USED IN THE OLD CLUNES HOSPITAL.1 WOODEN CASE WITH METAL CLASP TO HOLD OPTHALMIC INSTRUMENTS .2 -.7 STAINLESS STEEL OPTHALMIC INSTRUMENTS"5" ON THE INSTRUMENTSlocal history, medicine, medical instruments, medical, surgical instrument, eye surgery, clunes, hospital, ophthalmology -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Mount Dandenong Primary School 1997, 1997
The first Mt Dandenong State School opened in a shed on the property of William Ferguson on the corner of Blythe and Old Coach Roads. The first teacher was Miss Ethel Gruber who opened the school on May 11th, 1897. It wasn’t until 1901 that the school shifted over the road into an old school building that was moved up to the new site from Ringwood. All the old buildings were demolished to make way for a new school that opened in 1991. There are many old, European trees that were planted in the grounds during Arbor Days. Students standing at base of large Sequoia Tree in grounds of school in 1997, centenary year.mount dandenong, mt dandenong school, sequoia, centenary, trees