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Bendigo Military Museum
Literary work - POEM, TOBRUK, C.1941
Thomas James Morgan sent the copy home, he served in 2/12th Aust Field Artillery Regt. This copy was in the collection re Bill Jeffers VX57282, refer Cat No 147 for his service details.Poem, copy of pasted onto card, print in black with surround.“VX17773 Driver T.J.Morganliterary work, poems, tobruk -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - DOCUMENT, 24.9.1945
Issued to Frederick Gardner DAVEY DFC permitting his return to work at Hume & Iser, Bendigo. Item re Frederick Gardner DAVEY DFC No 410533 RAAF. Refer Reg No 3536P for his service details.Proforma, cream, with black type print front / back. Personal details handwritten in black ink. Card folded in two.Handwritten in black ink front / back: Personal details Date stamped in purple: 24 SEP 1945employment return, wars end, individual -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - PHOTOGRAPH, Vincent Kelly
Photo of Frederick Gardner DAVEY's wedding. 2 of the 4 men in the photo are wearing RAAF uniforms. Item re Frederick Gardner DAVEY DFC No 410533 RAAF. Refer Reg No 3536P for his service details.Coloured photo of a wedding group. Photo is mounted on cream card & contained in a brown card folder.Handwritten in black ink on mount: Vincent Kelly Bendigophotography, weddings, raaf -
Bendigo Military Museum
Album - ALBUM, NEWSPAPER CUTTINGS, Pre 1914 to Post 1918
Articles collected by George Ross Freeman and his Father during the war, prior and after. G.R.Freeman No 2485 57th Bn AIF. Refer Cat No’s 2058.3P and 3250 for more details re his service.Album, purple, hard cover with 24 pages of newspaper cuttings during the Great War and after.On Front cover “”Newspaper cuttings” Inside cover in black pen “G.H.Freeman Bendigo 1907”. In biro “Belongs to W Freeman Soliciter C/- Oakley Thomson & Co - Charlton 3525”album, newspaper, cuttings -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - PHOTOGRAPHS, 1942
Passport photos of Frederick Gardner DAVEY to be used in a passport in case of escape from POW camp. Item re Frederick Gardner DAVEY DFC No 410533 RAAF. Refer Reg No 3536P for his service details.1) & .2) Black / white passport sized head & shoulders photos of a man in civilian clothes..1) Handwritten on back in black ink: 1942 Escape photo for passportphotography, identification raaf -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Letter, Ballarat Junior Technical School: Letter to Mr J Keith re Adam Lindsay Gordon bursary, 1956
Letter to Mr Keith thanking the Adam Lindsay Gordon Committee for their letter re the annual bursary. Winner is Elaine McMeekin. School would be happy if a member could present the bursary at assembly on Monday 5th November Cream sheet of paper, typed ballarat junior technical school, headmaster, l garner, mr keith, adam lindsay gordon committee, bursary, winner, elaine mcmeekin, school assembly, presentation -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Aftermath of Plenty River flood 1972 in Poulter Reserve. (4), 1972_
Plenty River in flood around the Poulter Reserve. There were two major floods in Greensborough at the time, 1972 and 1974. Poulter Reserve was created after the 1972 flood and had to be re-established following the 1974 flood.Digital copy of black and white photograph.plenty river, floods -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Plenty River in flood 1972, view at the Rand Street Crossing, 1972_
Plenty River in flood at the Rand Street Crossing. There were two major floods in Greensborough at the time, 1972 and 1974. Poulter Reserve was created after the 1972 flood and had to be re-established following the 1974 flood.Digital copy of black and white photograph.plenty river, floods -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo - J.Baird, Richards & Co. Photos Ballaarat, James Baird
Councilor James Baird was elected to council in1863-65 and was the first President for the Ballarat Shire. He was re-elected in1868 to 1887. His Presidential terms were 1863-64, 1874-75,1875-76,1879-80,Part of Original Historic Photo of councilors for 1885-86.Photo of Councilor James Baird is in sepia and is at the top left of a horse shoe shaped mount,which is light grey. Around the oval photo is gold edging.It is part of a collection of photos of all councilors for the year 1885-86.The "horse shoe " is set on a deeper grey mount. Presented by the President,G.Rennie,Esq. to the Ballarat Shire Council, 1885-86.1885 1886, ballarat shire council, baird james -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Rover Scouts Group c.1931
Rover Scouts Group c.1931. R. Canobie; Reg Louden; Reg Maskell; M. Crouch; Willis Phair; Re Jones (Leader); Len Williams; A. Hampton A.S.M.; Bob Veale; J. Milne.Black and white photograph of10 men in scouts uniform , with hats and stick in hand, standing behind a table with a white cloth which has a red cross on it.rover scouts, r canobie, reg lauden, reg maskell, m crouch, willis phair, r jones, len williams, a hampton a s m, bob veale, j milne, rover scouts group 1931 -
National Wool Museum
Card
This card is the fifteenth in a set of 16 information cards produced by the Stamina Clothing Company re: Australian Woollen Mills as give aways. It looks the process of dry blowing the cloth, which fixes the width and imparts lustre.Card no. 15 from the Crusader Mills information card set, c.1945-55. Verso of card no. 15 from the Crusader Mills information card set, c.1945-55.No. 15 Dry blowing at the Crusader Mills.textile finishing, australian woollen mills pty ltd stamina clothing company -
Bayside Gallery - Bayside City Council Art & Heritage Collection
Photograph - gelatin silver photograph, Councillor R.A. Edmanson, Mayor of Brighton 1909-11, c.1911
Robert Arthur Edmanson (c.1858-1948) was elected as a councillor of the North Ward in Brighton in 1904, becoming Mayor in August 1909 and re-elected in September 1910. In 1912 he stood for election at Prahran Council.councillor, local government, municipality, mayor, portrait, mayoral robes, mayor of brighton, robert arthur edmanson, r.a. edmanson, north ward, brighton -
Beechworth Honey Archive
Beeswax Moulds
These beeswax moulds are second-hand bread tins from a baker. Beekeepers would re-use anything suitable for melting blocks of wax, this is an example. These weren't so good, the wax was a bit hard to get out.Metal rectangular tub, joined on one side to identical tub. No lids. Rusty, shows use wear. metal, mould, beeswax, beeswax mould, beechworth honey -
Beechworth Honey Archive
Beeswax Moulds
These beeswax moulds are second-hand bread tins from a baker. Beekeepers would re-use anything suitable for melting blocks of wax, this is an example. These weren't so good, the wax was a bit hard to get out.Metal rectangular tub, joined on one side to identical tub. No lids. Rusty, shows use wear. metal, mould, beeswax, beeswax mould, beechworth honey -
Beechworth Honey Archive
Beeswax Moulds
These beeswax moulds are second-hand bread tins from a baker. Beekeepers would re-use anything suitable for melting blocks of wax, this is an example. These weren't so good, the wax was a bit hard to get out.Metal rectangular tub, joined on one side to identical tub. No lids. Rusty, shows use wear. metal, mould, beeswax, beeswax mould, beechworth honey -
Beechworth Honey Archive
Beeswax Moulds
These beeswax moulds are second-hand bread tins from a baker. Beekeepers would re-use anything suitable for melting blocks of wax, this is an example. These weren't so good, the wax was a bit hard to get out.Two long rectangular beeswax moulds joined together with metal struts. Heavily rusted, contains evidence of much use wear.beeswax, moulds, beechworth honey -
Beechworth Honey Archive
Beeswax Moulds
These beeswax moulds are second-hand bread tins from a baker. Beekeepers would re-use anything suitable for melting blocks of wax, this is an example. These weren't so good, the wax was a bit hard to get out.Four rectangular metal moulds joined together with metal struts. Heavily rusted, contains evidence of much use wear.beeswax, moulds, beechworth honey -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Wooden shingle from roof of Tarnagulla State School
David Gordon Collection. This small shingle was recovered during re-roofing operations at the Tarnagulla Primary School. It dates from the original construction of the building in 1874, and is in quite a good state of preservation considering its purpose. -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Functional object - Table card - masonite - Kew table 33, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB)
Table card for Run 33 from Kew depot, c1970. Gives sign on time, times at the from the various terminus. Gives hours for the crews and the instructions re taking over the tram from other crews.Demonstrates a method of advising crews of their trips or run and the timetable for them. Sheet of paper hand written, preprinted glued to a sheet of masonite, then varnished. Written in blue and red ink.tramways, trams, forms, drivers, conductors, table cards, kew depot -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - EXTRACT FROM THE BENDIGO INDEPENDENT APRIL 16 1887: MYERS FAMILY/MYERS CREEK, 16th April, 1887
Extract from the Bendigo Independent April 16 1887 re Myers Family/Myers Creek. Titled The local dawn of civilization - A Pre-auriferous pioneer. Settlement by William and Thomas Myers. Story of settlement of area told by first wife of William Myers (Mrs Hayward). Recollection of Mrs Hayward's re the naming of Bendigo ( ('bendy-go'). Reference to Mr Campbell, Bullock Creek Hotel and Station; Mr John Catto (Loddon homestead); Mouat Bros (Yarraberb Station) M'Intyre (squatter of Kangaroo Flat and Big Hill) ; Buzza's Paddock (Myers' Flat). Mention of Superintendent Gilbert and Dr Backhaus.Bendigo Independentperson, individual, myers family, myers flat police station, buzz's paddock, bullock creek hotel and station, port phillip, myers creek. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CONNELLY, TATCHELL, DUNLOP COLLECTION: LEGAL PAPERS, 1886
Documents. Connelly, Tatchell & Dunlop - Legal papers. 1 - 1886 - Post card from Langtree C W, Secretary for Mines and Water Supply addressed to Bennett, Attenborough, Wilks & Connelly, Solicitors, Sandhurst. 2 - 1886 - Letter from Bennett, Attenborough, Wilks & Nunn, 102 Collins Street West Melbourne to Messrs Bennett & Co re Lazarus v Lazarus. 3 - 1886 - Post card from Inspector of Accounts addressed to Messrs Bennett, Attenborough, Wilks & Connelly re Geugnagel. 4 - 1886 - Letter from Crawford W H, Ballarat to Connelly T J Esq, Solicitor, Sandhurst.cottage, miners, connelly, tatchell & dunlop, langtree c w, mines & water supply, bennett attenborough wilks & nunn, bennett & co, lazarus, bennett attenborough wilks & connelly, martin wm, geugnagel, crawford w h, connelly t j esq. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - SIR JOHN QUICK
A5 Display book containing photocopied documents relating to Sir John Quick, including Family Tree, Family Photos, Photos of his birthplace and some letters. Two letters, one from L. E. Fredman, dated 19 March, 1986 on The University of Newcastle paper re copies of a book and one to Mr L. E. Fredman from Felicity Kingerlee, dated 1st April 1986 re the copies of his book. Also contains newspaper cuttings and brochures from his birthplace, Trevessa. Also a buff coloured envelope addressed to Arthur Cyril Eddy, Cornwall, Eng.book, bendigo, sir john quick, sir john quick, mr. l e fredman, f kingerlee, bendigo branch rhsv, times 18/6/1932, arthur cyril eddy -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, David Endacott, 14/08/1971 12:00:00 AM
Black and white photograph and negative of an inbound single truck tram in Sturt St. just to the west of Dawson St. Photo taken from the central median strip, has the shops on the north side of Sturt St. in the photograph - such as Gear Chemist. Photo taken 14 August 1971. The Alexandra Bandstand in the foreground. Original print by David Endacott, duplicate print (1270A) by John Phillips 12/1999. Large copy print added 5/2001. Original neg scanned at hi res and updated 11/5/2020. Original neg scanned at hi res and updated 11/5/2020.On original print "Last week of full tram service before phasing out / from Cnr Sturt & Dawson Sts. / Aug 1971" in pencil.trams, tramways, ballarat, sturt st, dawson st., alexandra bandstand -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Functional Object - Brass Plate/s, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), 1931
Set of two brass manufacturing / data plates from the BTM Isolating transformer that failed Oct. 2004 and sent to ABB's Yarraville Workshop for assessment. Recovered from the transformer by ABB staff following inspection. Plates detail Manufacturer (State Electricity Commission of Victoria), ratings, connection diagrams, windings and date of manufacture (1931). These plates did not reflect the re-winding characteristics, but its original manufacturer. Transformer No. 1267. Each plate has four corner holes. Transformer acquired by the BTPS 1973 for re-winding from the SEC. See Reg. Item 3018 for transformer photographs at ABB workshops. tramways, trams, btps, substation, depot, electric traction, electric failure, sec -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, Wal Jack, 25/12/1945 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about a bogie tram use when they first came to Ballarat in 1945 and the Bridge St streetscape.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of Ballarat 22 outbound in Bridge St for Victoria St, Christmas Day, 25-12-1945, photo Wal Jack. Has Herbert Adams, Reed Chemist and CTA Hotel in the background, note no other vehicles in the photograph. Also an ad for Ballarat Bitter. See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3 for hi res scan of print. See image i4 for hi res scan of negative Tex Morton died in 1983 and was a well known Country and Western performer. See Wikipedia and similar websites for more details.On rear in ink "SEC Ballarat #22 in Bridge St, Ballarat 25-12-1945". In top right hand corner is Wal Jack stamp with negative number "T88" written in.trams, tramways, bridge st, bogie trams, tram 22 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, Wal Jack, 18/05/1956 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the appearance of No. 25 promoting Made in Australia week during 1956.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of a photograph of No. 25 at the Victoria St terminus, carrying banners for Made in Australia Week. Tram has a sheet with an Australian flag painted onto it, with holes made for the lights on the front of the tram, and three panels that have been fixed to the side of the tram. Tram has the destination of Gardens via Sturt St West. Photo by Wal Jack 18-5-1956 - see also Reg Item 5347. See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3 for hi res scan of print. See image i4 for hi res scan of negativeOn rear of photograph in ink "SEC, Ballarat No.25 done up with calico posters "Made in Australia" week, Victoria St terminus 18/5/56" and in top right hand corner, Wal Jack stamp with "T237" written in.trams, tramways, victoria st, advertisements, made in australia week, tram 25 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, 28/08/1937 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the opening of the tram line to Lydiard St North and the people who attended it.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of No. 32, the Official opening tram for the extension to Lydiard St North at Gregory St. Tram has been decorated for the event. Dated of photo 28-8-1937. Photographer not given, assumed the same as the other four on the album sheet. Note the boys with bicycles, school uniforms etc and the horse and buggy in the background. Wal's album notes say "No. 32 near Gregory St "Up" trip" See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3 for high res scan of original print and i4 for hi res scan of original negative.Has in ink on rear "(140)"trams, tramways, opening, lydiard st north, bicycles, gregory st, sec, tram 32 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, Wal Jack, 15/08/1951 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the alterations made to service trams during a visit of a Governor to Ballarat.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of a photograph of No. 24 ex Mt Pleasant on old curve into Lydiard St North from Sturt St, during period, Sturt St south side was closed between Lydiard and Dawson Sts to all traffic during visit of NSW Governor - Sir John Northcote to City Hall Reception - 15-8-1951. Has a number of pedestrians bicycle and one motor cycle in the view. See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3 for hi res scan of print. See image i4 for hi res scan of negativeOn rear of photograph in ink "SEC Ballarat No. No. 24 ex Mt Pleasant on old curve into Lydiard St North from Sturt St, during period, Sturt St south side was closed between Lydiard and Dawson Sts to all traffic during visit of NSW Governor - Sir John Northcote to City Hall Reception - 15-8-1951. 11AM". Has W. Jack stamp in top right hand corner and the number T18/PC written in.trams, tramways, sturt st, lydiard st, governors, tram 24 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, Wal Jack, 30/10/1949 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the appearance of Bridge St and No. 33 in 1949.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of a photograph of No. 33 westbound in Bridge St, with destination of Sturt St West and hand make Auxiliary board "S'pats" Wal's album notes the tram was travelling to St. Patrick College Sports. Photo Wal Jack 30-10-49. In the background are Ezywalkin shoes, Cocking Men's and Boys Wear, Roberts Health Service, advertisement for Robur tea and a cafe. A number of motor vehicles behind the tram. See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3 for hi res scan of print. See image i4 for hi res scan of negativeOn rear of photograph in ink "SEC, Ballarat No.33 in Bridge St to St Pats sports Sunday 30-10-49" and in top right hand corner, Wal Jack stamp with "T115" written in.trams, tramways, bridge st, st patricks, tram 33 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image Set of 2, Wal Jack, 11/03/1961 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the tram operation in 1961 and the appearance of the trams during the application of the dash canopy lights.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of a photograph of No. 39 turning from Drummond St North into Sturt St (Mt Pleasant) and No. 42 turning into Drummond St North at Hospital Corner, 11-3-1961. Photo Wal Jack. No. 42 has a Vic Wendt Motors roof advert for the Peugeot 403 motor car. See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3a for hi res scan of print. See image i4 for hi res scan of negative .1 - part of the same photograph with most of 39 cropped out - poor image - see i3On rear of photograph in ink "SEC, Ballarat Loading No. 39 to Victoria St, No. 42 from Mt Pleasant, Sturt and Drummond Sts, Ballarat 11-3-61" and Wal Jack stamp in top right hand corner with number "T1260" written in. .1 - has 'BTPS Sales Department" stamp on rear.trams, tramways, hospital corner, sturt st, drummond st, tram 39, tram 42