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Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1999 c
This school - built on present site- opened January 1916, and extended and renovated several times since.Colour photograph side view of Metung Primary School, School no. 3050. Metung Victoriaschools -
Wangaratta High School
WAHS Newspaper Article, 1908
This newspaper article advertised and promoted Wangaratta Agricultural High School to the public before the school was openedPhotocopy of a 1908 newspaper article of black text on white paper featuring a hand rendered drawing of the proposed Agricultural High School building and information about the school and its courses -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Blasting Powder Keg found underground when mine workings re-opened 1982-1983
Blasting Powder Keg found underground when mine workings re-opened 1982-1983stawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Campbell’s Bridge over the Wimmera River 1961
Newly built Campbell’s Bridge over the Wimmera River. Built by Redman Bros. Opened in 1961.stawell shire -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: IN BUSINESS
The original White Hills Post Office opened on 21 August 1857, following the discovery of gold.Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from Wednesday, April 16, 2003. in business: Fielders store post office, White Hills, 1939.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Port of Echuca
Black and white photograph, 1920s
Small black and white photograph of the entrance to Victoria Park showing high iron gates that are open. The gates are open but the gate on the right is behind the fence. There are caste iron lamps at either side of the gates in front of the bowed-top picket fence. Between the gates, in the distance the fountain is visible. Murray pines are also visible. Wide dirt approach.Victoria Park is of social and historical significance to the people of Echuca and district. It includes a state park that has a natural dry schreyphyll forest with a canopy of eucalypts. The Park also includes sporting grounds and facilities and picnic areas. This photograph depicts the entrance to the Park in the 1920s showing a dirt approach with the caste iron lights, iron gates and caste iron gate posts and the bowed-top picket fence. Black and white photograph of the entrance to Victoria Park showing high iron gates and lamps with bowed-top picket fence. Wide dirt approach.On the back of photograph, in pencil, "Park Entrance"victoria park, echuca -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Eltham Library, 1985, 1985
Eltham Library opened in 1971 after a wing was added to the south side of the Shire of Eltham offices in Main Road Eltham. This library closed in 1994 when the new library in Panther Place was opened. Shire of Eltham Archives Series 13, Photograph Album, 1985. Originally contained in a 2-ring PVC binder and document sleevesFive colour photographsseries 13, shire of eltham archives, eltham library -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph
The former bluestone Bulla Shire Hall building was constructed in 1867 and remained the centre of local government until the early 20th century when the administration was moved to Sunbury. In the 1990's the Alister Clark Rose Garden was established in the surrounding grounds. The garden is open to the public all the year round. In 1999 the rose garden was officially opened.A coloured photograph of the front elevation of the original Shire of Bulla offices. It is a bluestone building, double fronted with a pitched roof on both wings and above the porch. The woodwork trims have been painted in cream and red. The double wooden front door is painted red. The sign outside the building indicates the former function of the building and its importance.ORIGINAL/SHIRE OF BULLA/OFFICE/1868-1923shire of bulla, council chambers, rose gardens, rose growing, bulla township, roses, clark, alistair, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph
The former bluestone Bulla Shire Hall building was constructed in 1867 and remained the centre of local government until the early 20th century when the administration was moved to Sunbury. In the 1990's the Alistair Clark Rose Garden was established in the surrounding grounds. The garden is open to the public all the year round. In 1999 the rose garden was officially opened.A coloured photograph of the side garden and the bluestone building which was the shire offices of the former Shire of Bulla. A treated pine fence runs along the front of the property. The roses in the garden are supported with the stakes and there is a backdrop of trees behind the building.shire of bulla, council chambers, rose gardens, rose growing, roses, bulla township, clark, alistair, george evans collection -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Manufactured Objects, safety matches 'Redheads' 2015, c2015
This is a current example of the 'Redhead' logo used by Bryant & May Ltd Richmond,Victoria, Australia c 1946 - 1980 On 15th December 1909, Bryant & May, Australia’s first match factory at Church Street, Richmond, Victoria. was opened by The Honourable Alfred Deakin, Prime Minister of Australia, and Mrs. Deakin. It was heralded by the first Commonwealth Government of newly-federated Australia because the government of the day was anxious to encourage secondary industry and pledged tariff protection of local manufacturers. The building was constructed in 1909 as the Empire Works to a design by prolific Melbourne architect William Pitt and was purchased soon after by British safety match manufacturer Bryant and May, who significantly expanded the building, adding another level and the landmark clock tower. Bryant and May were unique in that they operated as a model factory, providing workers with conditions and amenities that even today seem generous. These included a dining hall and sports facilities such as a tennis court and bowling green which were constructed in the 1920s. Bryant and May ceased Australian match manufacture in the early 1980s as a result of import competition. Their iconic Redheads matches are now imported from Sweden. The complex has since been converted for use as offices and showrooms but is extremely well preserved. It is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register. Bryant and May was a United Kingdom (UK) company created in the mid-nineteenth century specifically to make matches. Their original Bryant and May Factory was located in Bow, London. They later opened other match factories in the United Kingdom and Australia, such as the Bryant and May Factory, Melbourne; and owned match factories in other parts of the world. Bryant and May survived as an independent company for over seventy years, but went through a series of mergers with other match companies and later with consumer products companies. To protect its position Bryant and May merged with or took over its rivals. In 1971 the Northern Ireland factory, Maguire & Patterson closed down following a terrorist attack.. In the 1980s, factories in Gloucester and Glasgow closed too leaving Liverpool as the last match factory in the UK, until December 1994. . The registered trade name Bryant and May still exists and it is owned by Swedish Match Industries as are many of the other registered trade names of the other, formerly independent, companies within the Bryant and May group. Two French chemists, Henri Savene and Emile David Cahen, proved in 1898 that the addition of phosphorus sesquisulfide meant that the substance was not poisonous, that it could be used in a "strike-anywhere" match, and that the match heads were not explosive. British company Albright and Wilson, was the first company to produce phosphorus sesquisulfide ( Red Phosphorous) matches commercially. The company developed a safe means of making commercial quantities of phosphorus sesquisulfide in 1899 and started selling it to match manufacturers. Matches were first produced by Bryant & May in Australia in 1909. The Redhead name applies to the red striking heads of the matches which were introduced to Australia in 1946. The logo on the matchbox depicted the head and shoulder of a redheaded woman and has had four major updates since that time with a number of special issues depicting animals, birds and notable persons also producedThe Bryant & May Ltd factory in Church St Richmond is a listed building and has been converted to apartments following the closure of the Company 1980. Bryant & May's Ltd were influential in fighting against the dreadful disease known as Phossy jaw which was caused by white phosphorus used in the manufacture of the early matches. They were also the object of the 'Match Girls Strike' in London 1888, which won important improvements in working conditions and pay for the mostly female workforce working with the dangerous white phosphorus. The public were slow to purchase these safety matches because of the higher price An empty box of 'Redheads' safety matches made in Sweden for ST-Group, Springvale, Victoria, Australia c2015. The tray for the matches slides inside the open ended cover. The striking patch is on both sides of the cover. The matches have been removed. Matches were first produced by Bryant & May in Australia in 1909. The Redhead name applies to the red striking heads of the matches which were introduced to Australia in 1946. The logo on the matchbox depicted the head and shoulder of a redheaded woman and has had four major updates since that time with a number of special issues depicting animals, birds and notable persons also produced. Bryant and May ceased Australian match manufacture in the early 1980s.Top of cover ; Redheads / 45 safety / matches . Logo ; head & shoulders of a female with red hair Base of coverMade in Sweden / Redheads (R) is proudly marketed / by ST- Group Australia. / 718 Princes Highway Springvale Vic. 3171 / .............../ Readheads is a registered trademark / of Swedish Match Industries AB. / Complies ith European / Match Standard EN 1783-1997-SAF/ WARNING; / KEEP OUT OF REACH / OF CHILDREN. STRIKE / GENTLY AWAY FROM BODY . / barcode.redheads safety matches, safety matches, bryant & may pty ltd, phossy jaw disease, early settlers, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, lights, lamps, tobacco, white phosphorous, phosphorus sesquisulfide, swedish match pty ltd, pitt william, savens henri, cahen emile david , richmond victoria, match girls strike 1888, -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Domestic object - Sewing Machine and case, Joseph Wertheim, late 19th century
Hugo Wertheim (1854-1919), was a merchant and manufacturer and was born on the 12th July 1854 at Lispenhausen, in the German electorate of Hesse-Kassel, son of Meyer Wertheim and his wife Minna, née Heinemann. Hugo reached Melbourne in October 1875. He soon began advertising, from premises at 39 Flinders Lane East, as agent for his father's cousin Joseph Wertheim, a well-established manufacturer of sewing machines. Hugo returned to Germany where he married Joseph Wertheim's daughter Sophie Emilie (1864-1953) on 30 August 1885 at Frankfurt. the couple then came to Melbourne. In a short time, with extensive advertising, Hugo established a substantial business, selling sewing machines, bicycles, pianos and other mechanical devices, under brands such as Wertheim, Electra, Planet, Griffin and Hapsburg. He also mounted elaborate displays at agricultural shows and in 1901 at the Pan American Exposition, Buffalo, United States of America. O. C. Beale worked with him before setting up his own piano business in New South Wales. Hugo continued to own 25 per cent of one of Beale's companies, which became Wertheim's Queensland business. In 1908 Wertheim opened a large, innovative piano factory at Richmond, Melbourne, intending to produce 2000 pianos and player pianos annually, predominantly using Australian materials. In laying the foundation stone, Prime Minister Alfred Deakin observed that “few men with such opportunities for a life of ease would have embarked on such an enterprise” Hugo died of chronic hepatitis on 11 July 1919 at his home at South Yarra, his wife, two daughters and three sons survived him; Herbert Joseph (1886-1972), the eldest, continued the business. Rupert became a share broker and went on to represent Victoria in inter-State tennis in 1913-27 and Australia in Davis Cup matches against Czechoslovakia in 1922. The piano factory closed in 1935, becoming a Heinz food processing plant and in 1955, GTV Channel 9 studios and offices.Early Australians had to be self-reliant in regards to making and mending their clothes and utensils. This sewing machine was one of many items used that exhibit the skill and craftsmanship of the women in these early families. A sewing machine was a necessary part of each home and this item demonstrates how women of the time managed had to become self-reliant in the repair and making of their families clothes to make their household budgets go further.Sewing machine, Wertheim brand “ Syst 182” hand crank operated machine with folding handle, timber case and carry handle. Metal machine is painted black, with remnants of gold, red and green scrolls and floral decoration. Machine has base with inlaid measuring rule across front and 2 holes drilled through the base (perhaps for mounting machine to a bench). Machine tilts open, hinged on one side, after thumb screw is unwound, revealing machine’s workings and serial number. Base has a fitted round, concave, silver metal pin holder with lid that hinges open, and symbol pressed into lid; several pins are inside. Body of machine has brand name transfer across front and oval metal trademark disc on front. Metal sliding covers over footplates have stamped lettering. Timber machine case or cover includes an accessory box with sliding cover and metal hook and eye latch, and inside the box are 23 metal sewing attachments, a disc and a stick of black crayon with maker’s trademark on it paper cover. Workings of machine have seized up. The crayon wrapper has printed on it “For the wonderful Wertheim new family machine made in Germany ‘Syst. 182’”, and the maker’s symbol with “Trademark” beside it. Made for Hugo Wertheim.“WERTHEIM” transfer across front and back of machine body. Cover of pin holder has symbol ‘Wings above a shield’. Maker’s trademark on gold oval disc, “WERTHEIM / FRANCFURT” and picture of a dwarf with a hammer. Left footplate has script “Syst 182”, right footplate has stamp in oval shape “MANUFACTURED IN - - /SPECIALLY FOR / HUGO WERTHEIM” Serial Number “7501”flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, sewing machine, hand crank sewing machine, hugo wertheim, wertheim, clothing manufacturer, sewing, syst 182 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Advertising, Eltham District Historical Society, About Us, Eltham District Historical Society, c.2008
Infiormation about the Eltham District Historical Society for use in displays such as Eltham Festival, Open Days, etcdisplay, eltham district historical society, promotional -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Clare Gervasoni, Stained Glass window at the Ballarat School of Mines, 04/2020
The Ballarat Technical Art School building was opened in 1915. It is not known when the stained glass was put into position.Colour digital photograph showing the stained glass at the Ballarat Technical Art School. The mining lamp detail is on the entrance door to the Ballarat School of Mines Technical Art School building. The design features three tools associated with mining, the miners lamp and two hammers. Their is also stained glass on the entrance doors and a window by the entrance.ballarat school of mines, ballarat technical art school, stained glass, miners lamp, entrance -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Magazine (Item) - Magazine article, Emily Friedel, From palace to pie shop, 2024
A digital copy of a magazine article on Keppel Cafe in Marysville. The cafe was opened in March 2020 by the current owners.A digital copy of a magazine article on Keppel Cafe in Marysville.marysville, victoria, keppel cafe, murrindindi guide -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, New health centre opened, 11/08/1961
Photograph of the new infant welfare and pre-school centre at Petrie Park, opened on 11 August 1961Newspaper clipping, photograph with captionpetrie park montmorency -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley News, Redevelopment set to boost region's economy, 23/08/1995
Premier Jeff Kennett opened the refurbished and extended Greensborough Plaza, which included a new Myer store..Newspaper clipping, black and white text and colour image.greensborough plaza, myer greensborough, jeff kennett -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Greenhills circa 1960, 1960c
The Greenhills area of Greensborough is now a suburban area. These photographs, taken in the 1960s, show it as open bush and farmland. Greenhills is designated a 'semi-bush precinct' by Banyule Council, due to its vegetation and large blocks of land.Copies of 4 black and white photographs.Captions identify each location and the photographer.greenhills, semi-bush precinct, tom young, joy darling, greenhill road, albion crescent -
Dunkeld Museum Inc.
Goggles, Flying, During Workd War 1
The flying goggles were used to protect the flying officers eyes durinf flights in open topped aircraft. World War 1 Flying goggles. Aluminium frame, yellow tinted glass, wire frame covered in fabric. Elastic strap attached to the sides. Leatherette sections in the sides. -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Eltham Community Centre
Australia’s first mud brick community building was opened in 1978. In 2018 a major upgrade took place. Colour photograph of mud brick Eltham Community Centre at corner of Main Road and Pitt Streeteltham, community centre, buildings, mud brick, main road, pitt street, eltham community reception centre -
Orbost & District Historical Society
Invitations, 1967
Made for the Orbost Historical Society. The first Orbost Museum was opened in 1967. It was situated in Nicholson Street, Orbost.This item is an historic record of the opening of the Orbost Museum.Six blue rectangular cards with darker blue print and a gold scalloped edge. They are unused invitations to the opening of the Orbost Museum in December, 1967.The Committee of the Orbost Historical Society invite _________ to the OPENING OF THE HISTORICAL MUSEUM by the Hon. Peter Nixon MP, Minister for the Interior on FRIDAY DECEMBER 1st 1967 at 3.00pmorbost-museum document-invitation -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Ballarat School of Mines Physics Laboratory, c1908
The Ballarat School of Mines was the first site of Technical Education in Australia. Initially it opened in 1870 and educated miners. Black and white photograph of the interior of the Ballarat School of Mines Physics Laboratory. Numerous pieces of equipment sit on benches. The image in the 1908 Ballarat School of Mines Calendar was title 'Physics Demonstration Room'.ballarat school of mines, laboratory, physics, scientific instruments, science, classroom, education -
Federation University Historical Collection
Plan, Ballarat Technical Art School Plan of Proposed Fittings, 1914, 05/03/2014
The Ballarat Technical Art School was a division of the Ballarat School of Mines. A custom built building was opened in 1915. A plan on linen showing the proposed fittings for the new Ballarat Technical Art School Building built in the grounds of the Ballarat School of Mines. The plan has been hand coloured and designates rooms for freehand and plant drawing, model and cast drawing, Modelling Room, Light and Shade Room, Lecture room, Head Master's Office, attendant's office, cloakroom, storeroom, Castings Room, Sheet 7 W.J.G. 5.3.14ballarat technical art school, buildings, ballarat school of mines, plan -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Lisa Gervasoni, Stained Glass window at the Ballarat School of Mines, 2006, 30/06/2006
The Ballarat Technical Art School building was opened in 1915. It is not known when the stained glass was put into position.Colour digital photograph showing the stained glass detail on the entrance door to the Ballarat School of Mines Technical Art School building. The design features three tools associated with mining, the miners lamp and two hammers. ballarat school of mines, ballarat technical art school, stained glass, miners lamp -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Lydia Chancellor collection: golfers of 1910
The Bendigo golf Club was formed in 1901 with the golf links at Epsom being opened 21/8/1901.Black and white photograph titled "golfers of 1910". The photo was published by the Bendigo Advertiser on March 30th, 1957. The photo is described as follow: members of the Bendigo golf club at their annual meeting last night were keenly interested in an enlarged photograph of members of the club in 1910. They were all prominent citizens but only a couple are still alive' Back row: J.B. Young, J.H. Dunne, A. Lamb, W.F. Creeth, Dr. F.C. Burke Gaffney, C. Sagar, A. Goldie. Standing: Chas Tatchell, S. White, F.J. Macaboy, G.F. Freeman, F.L. Binks, Dr. A.F. Frost, W.R. Pennycook, B. Heyett, G. Mackay, Dr. H.A. Deravin. Sitting: W.A. Steward, Dr. T.E. Green, J.H. Abbott, E.G. Mueller, W. Weddell, Dr. N.S. Deravin, Front: F. Baker and E.J. Keogh. The photo and article are glued to a piece of cardboard.Bendigo Advertiser March 30th 1957.bendigo golf club, bendigo advertiser, golfers of 1910 -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Plan - Port Melbourne Yacht Club reconstruction, Taylor Howden Pty Ltd, Architects, c. 1990
Clubhouse burned 14 February 1990 and was rebuilt with volunteer labour over many years (opened 1998)Plan of Port Melbourne Yacht Club clubhouse reconstruction 1990 Plan of clubhouse prior to 1990; faded almost to illegibilitybuilt environment - recreational facilities, societies clubs unions and other organisations, port melbourne yacht club, pmyc -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Plan - Port Melbourne Yacht Club reconstruction, Taylor Howden Pty Ltd, Architects, c. 1990
Clubhouse burned 14 February 1990 and was rebuilt with volunteer labour over many years (opened 1998)Plan of Port Melbourne Yacht Club clubhouse reconstruction 1990 Plan of rebuilt clubhouse; faded almost to illegibilitybuilt environment - recreational facilities, societies clubs unions and other organisations, port melbourne yacht club, pmyc, taylor howden pty ltd -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Plan - Port Melbourne Yacht Club reconstruction, Taylor Howden Pty Ltd, Architects, c. 1990
Clubhouse burned 14 February 1990 and was rebuilt with volunteer labour over many years (opened 1998)Plan of Port Melbourne Yacht Club clubhouse reconstruction 1990 - PMYC site and location plan; faded almost to illegibilitybuilt environment - recreational facilities, societies clubs unions and other organisations, port melbourne yacht club, pmyc, taylor howden pty ltd -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Plan - Port Melbourne Yacht Club reconstruction, Taylor Howden Pty Ltd, Architects, c. 1990
Clubhouse burned 14 February 1990 and was rebuilt with volunteer labour over many years (opened 1998)Plan of Port Melbourne Yacht Club clubhouse reconstruction 1990 - pmyc, sketch of elevations of new clubhouse; faded almost to illegibilitybuilt environment - recreational facilities, societies clubs unions and other organisations, port melbourne yacht club, pmyc, taylor howden pty ltd -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Plan - Port Melbourne Yacht Club reconstruction, Taylor Howden Pty Ltd, Architects, c. 1990
Clubhouse burned 14 February 1990 and was rebuilt with volunteer labour over many years (opened 1998)Plan of Port Melbourne Yacht Club clubhouse reconstruction 1990 - Preliminary sketch plans; faded almost to illegibilitybuilt environment - recreational facilities, societies clubs unions and other organisations, port melbourne yacht club, pmyc, taylor howden pty ltd -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Architect plans, Tatura Methodist Church, 1964
Methodist Church was built and opened on present site (Uniting) in 1959. These extensions completed the building as it now stands.1 of 2 copies (L3264) of complete architects plans and specifications for extensions to Tatura Methodist Church building, 1964. methodist church tatura, alexander harris & assoc.