Foundation members Diana Bassett-Smith and Russell Yeoman (Society Secretary since 1969) cut the ribbon. Newly refurbished Eltham Local History Centre Open Day, 4 March 2017 Celebrating 50 years of the Society 1967-2017Born Digitalactivities, eltham district historical society, local history centre, main road, eltham, 50th anniversary, open day

Foundation members Diana Bassett-Smith and Russell Yeoman (Society Secretary since 1969) cut the ribbon. Newly refurbished Eltham Local History Centre Open Day, 4 March 2017 Celebrating 50 years of the Society 1967-2017Born Digitalactivities, eltham district historical society, local history centre, main road, eltham, 50th anniversary, open day

This master's certificate of service, number 47,391 was issued to Thomas Smith, who was born at Anstruther, on the 18th July 1803, and who was employed as a mate and master for thirty-six years in the British Merchant Service. The certificate was issued at Liverpool on the 21st January 1851.Certificate of Service Masters in small holder. Inscription on container: Certificate of Service Mercantile Marine Act 1851, printed and handwritten 21 Jan 1851. Certificate 12cm x 19cm Container 10.5cm x 7cmflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village

552 was first grocery run by Mr Clarke.556 was first butcher's shop run by Mr Smith and is still a butcher's shop - Colin Smythe from 1978.Divided into two shops, Alan Evans men's barber and Rangeview Hair Studio.Coloured photograph of some of the Rangeview Shopping Centre on the western side of Mitcham Road, Mitcham. Melways 48 K12.rangeview shopping centre, shops, shopping centre

The binnacle was originally from a lifeboat of the tug 'Melbourne' previously 'Howard Smith'. When the vessel sank at Gellibrand [Williamstown], the binnacle was under water for about one month. The lifeboat was later cut loose from the wreck by a salvage crew [as told by the donor].A good example of a small binnacle and compass as used on a lifeboat from the 1950s.Binnacle, brass with wick light mounted on timberbinnacle, compass, tug boat, 'melbourne', 'howard smith'

Formerly Royal Hoyel, Marcie and her husband George Masterson had a shop on the corner of High and Smith Street.There was a boarding house behind the shop. Elaine Radford supplied this image and her family took over the business and was known as Radford’s Grocery.Marcie Masterson with her two daughters, Sheila and Margery(McComb) in their store.local architecture, local identities

Contents: • Next meeting, guest speaker; Duncan King-Smith: Listening to the Landscape • May Meeting • Eltham to Kinglake Excursion • Annual General Meeting • Subscriptions • Research primary School Centenary • Heritage week • Walter Withers • Other Brief Items The Shire of Eltham Historical Society was formed in October 1967. The first newsletter of the Society was issued May 1978 and has been published continuously ever since on a bi-monthly basis. With the cessation of the Shire of Eltham in late 1994, the Society's name was revised to Eltham District Historical Society and this name first appeared with issue No. 103, July 1995. The collection of the Society's newsletters provides a valuable resource on the history of the Society's activities, office bearers and committee members, guest speakers and subjects of historical interest pertinent to the former Shire of Eltham and the Eltham District.A4 photocopied newsletter distributed to membersnewsletter, eltham district historical society, shire of eltham historical society

The Hamilton-Smith collection was donated by the children of Grace Mary Hamilton-Smith nee Ellwood (1911-2004) and John Hamilton-Smith (1909-1984) who settled in Wodonga in the 1940s. The Ellwood family had lived in north-east Victoria since the late 1800s. Grace’s mother, Rosina Ellwood nee Smale, was the first teacher at Baranduda in 1888, and a foundation member of the C.W.A. Rosina and her husband Mark retired to Wodonga in 1934. Grace and John married at St. David’s Church, Albury in 1941. John was a grazier, and actively involved in Agricultural Societies. The collection contains significant items which reflect the local history of Wodonga, including handmade needlework, books, photographs, a wedding dress, maps, and material relating to the world wars. The celebration of Queen Victoria's birthday on May 24 was renamed Empire Day in 1903 after her death in 1901. It was celebrated throughout the British Empire, including in Australia, with fireworks and bonfires in the evening. The last celebration of Empire Day in Australia took place in 1958, when the name of the celebration was changed to Commonwealth Day.This item has well documented provenance and a known owner. It forms part of a significant and representative historical collection which reflects the local history of Wodonga. It contributes to our understanding of social and family life in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history and social history. An Empire Day cardboard bookmark featuring an illustrated crown, and Australian flag and Union Jack flag design. Gold trim lines the border of the bookmark. hamilton-smith, hamilton-smith collection, ellwood, wodonga, empire day, british empire, commonwealth

Photo depicts the Excelsior Mills Cricket Club team who were premiers in 1942-43. The photo was donated by Mr N.A. Ferguson who played with the club and appears in the photo.Excelsior Mills Cricket Club team, B Section premiers, 1942-43.EXCELSIOR MILLS CRICKET TEAM / PREMIERS / SEASON 1942-43 / B SECTION / C.H. Phillips, N.J. Hunter, A.R. Dendle, G.W. Baker (Ass. Sec.), C.L. Allen, W.J. Carroll, Harold Smith / G. Hirst (Chairman), R.E. Smith, J.R. Southall (Capt.), Lewis Hirst, Esq. (President), F.J. Skene (Vice Capt), / J.A. Edwick, K.A. Danger (Hon. Sec.) / D.E. Edwick E.T. Carroll The / Lockwood Studios, / Geelong. N. FERGUSONtextile mills staff, textile mills sporting teams, excelsior woollen and worsted mills, sport, textile mills - staff, textile mills - sporting teams

2 photographs- 1 sepia copy on cardboard backing, 1 black and white copy. Another version of this photograph used in Weekly Times article - See Item 2844.Written on photograph: "Lady Stall Holders, Mechanics Institute Bazaar, Ringwood 1909." A number of names are written on backing sheet. They are: 'Ethel ?, Mrs. Hocking, Mrs. Grant, Nelly Falconer, Mrs. Unsw???, ?? Blood, Mrs. Bray, Mable Blood, Lilla Wilkins, Olive Hudson, Mrs. Greenwood, Mrs. Pithie, ?? Greenwood, Mrs. McAlpin, Floss Hocking, Mrs. Hunt, ?? Greenwood, Betty ??, Lena Williams, Maggie Grant, Mable Smith, Celia Smith, Dorothy Hocking, ?? Hunt, Pop Willia??'.

Studio portraits of Annie May Medhurst as an infant.Annie May was born into the Medhurst family and later married into the Partington family, both pioneer Greensborough families.2 photographs of infant Annie May Medhurst. Smaller photo is a studio portrait of child sitting in hay. Larger photo is a postcard of infant sitting on small chair.Small photo, front: Allan 270 Smith Street Collingwood. On backAnnie May Medhurst (Partington) 1884-1965. Faye's G'mother Larger photo, back: Annie May Partington. Auntie Dolly. Melinda's G.Grandmother.medhurst family, partington family, annie may medhurst, annie may partington

Junior A & B grades in Road Races were a feature of Geelong Cycling Club during the years 2001-2006.Indicates the boom time experienced for Junior Cyclists at the Geelong Cycling Club during the years 2001-2006A mahogany coloured wooden shield with gold plated plaques containing inscriptions of winners of the Junior B Road Aggregate during the years 2001-2006. There is an emblem of a cyclist and a banner at the top centre of the shield. "Geelong West Cycling Club/2001/Jacob Smith/2002/Mitchell Elmer/2003/Chesney Milne/2004/Jordan Vericondi/2005/Bradley Young/2006/Mitchell Elmer/Junior B/Road Aggregate"geelong west cycling club; jacob smith; mitchell elmer; chesney milne; jordan vericondi; bradley young; junior b; road aggregate;

Used to transport fertilizer but probably had other uses on the farm or at the mill.Two large hessian bags with string and straw inside; with inscription.On front of one bag with sickle image within a diamond shape." 22 / HIGH GRADE SUPER / COMMONWEALTH / FERTILISERS" On front of other bag with sickle picture."FLORIDA / SUPER /SICKLE / BRAND / CUMING. SMITH & Co"

Sixty eight page knitting pattern book featuring black and white text and colour images. The colour cover features five inset images of women wearing knitwear.front: [printed] Patons / 766 / gallery / ISSUE 1 / 1 / The Shape of / Things / Yolanda / Cholmondeley- / Smith / 2 / Kate / Summers / 3 / Julie / Rubenstein / 4 / Jo-ann / Cittadini / 5 / Kate / Summersfashion, design, knitwear, home made, wool, pattern book, patons

The card is written by Leonard James Kennedy Myers No 593 to his Mother on one half of the card, the other is signed by the 22 men. He signs of as “Jim” , refer cat No 5062.2P for his details. Names on the list as written; JLK Myers KIA, AE Madill, WH Myers, JD McNeil, MJ Nihill KIA, A Walker, JC Nihill, EJ Anson, JJ Scott KIA, SC Smith, TA McDonald KIA, JFD Walker, SA Parker, J Smith, FA McMurtree KIA, FJ Griffiths, CR Wright, WC Marshall, E Tracey KIA, AA Elliot, RE Marshall DOD, DT Ure.Photo post card B&W of the Troopship “Runic” showing troops lined up on the deck. A short letter on the back and signed by 22 men of B Coy 38th Bnphotographs, 38th bn, b coy, runic

Date is approximate. Identified as: Front row (L to R): Frank Peirce, Mac Burns, ......., Charles Smith, Bert Butler, ....., ......, Bill Little. Back row (L to R): ...., Leo Armitstead, Jim Sneddon, .......................... - Burton. Frank Peirce transferred to Carnegie. Charles Smith was the son of the newsagent. Mac Burns lived in Russell Street. Bert Butler lived in Wandsworth Road. - Burton became Secretary of the Lord Mayor's Fund. The Surrey Hills Wanderers became the Surrey Hills Junior Football Club. This photo was copied for Geoff Armitstead in November 2002. Recorded on the mount in Jocelyn Hall's writing that there is also an original of this photo. ["107 Neg & print & original"]Black and white photo of a 1920s team of the Surrey Hills Wanderers football club. Eighteen players are dressed in white shorts and dark jumpers with a light V marking. The setting is outdoors, possibly in Surrey Park where the team played. surrey hills wanderers, football, sport, surrey hills junior football club, surrey park, geoff armitstead, frank pierce, charles smith, mac burns, bert butler, bill little, leo armitstead, jim sneddon, mr - burton, glen armitstead, alan sneddon

History/Context: In 1947, the scientific instrument manufacturing firms of  Henry Hughes & Son Ltd, London, England, and  Kelvin Bottomley & Baird Ltd, Glasgow, Scotland, came together to form Kelvin & Hughes Ltd. Hughes Company History: Henry Hughes & Sons were founded in 1838 in London as a maker of chronographic and scientific instruments. The firm was incorporated as “Henry Hughes & Sons Ltd” in 1903. In 1923, the company produced its first recording echo sounder and in 1935 a controlling interest in the company was acquired by S Smith & Son Ltd resulting in the development and production of marine and aircraft instruments. Following the London office's destruction in the Blitz of 1941, a collaboration was entered into with Kelvin, Bottomley & Baird Ltd resulting in the establishing “Marine Instruments Ltd”. Following the formal amalgamation of Kelvin, Bottomley & Baird Ltd and Henry Hughes & Sons Ltd in 1947 to form Kelvin & Hughes Ltd. Marine Instruments Ltd then acted as regional agents in the UK for Kelvin & Hughes Ltd who were essentially now a part of Smith's Industries Ltd founded in 1944 and the successors of S. Smith & Son Ltd. Kelvin & Hughes Ltd went on to develop various marine radar and echo sounders supplying the Ministry of Transport, and later the Ministry of Defence. The firm was liquidated in 1966 but the name was continued as Kelvin Hughes, a division of the Smiths Group. In 2002, Kelvin Hughes continues to produce and develop marine instruments for commercial and military use. (See Note section this document for further information on the company's origins)This model parallel map ruler is a good example of the commercial diversity of navigational instruments made by Kelvin & Hughes after world war 2. It was made in numbers for use by shipping after the second world war and is not particularly rare or significant for its type. Also, it was made no earlier than 1947 as the firms of Kelvin, Bottomley & Baird Ltd and Henry Hughes & Sons Ltd who took over from Smith & Sons were not amalgamated until 1947. It can there for be assumed that this ruler was made during the company's transitional period to Kelvin & Hughes from Smith Industries Ltd.Metal parallel rule with Kelvin & Hughes Ltd, Made in Great Britain imprinted, numerous measurements, two handles and 3 hinges.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, parallel rule, kelbin & hughes ltd, metal parallel rule

Various news articles pertaining to the January 1962 Victorian bushfires in the Dandenong and Healesville districts which by the third day had encompassed large areas of the State. Specific Eltham Shire districts mentioned include Panton Hill and Hurstbridge on page 1, Warrandyte on page 2, 3, 4 and 5, Hurstbridge, Smith’s Gully, Kinglake on page 3 and 4, Strathewen, Kangaroo Ground, Panton Hill, St. Andrews, Smith’s Gully on page 4 and Pound Bend, Smith’s Gully and Warrandyte on pages 20-21 • They Flee Night Peril, p1 (Illust.) • Their grim picnic; A flash fire strikes, p2 (Illust.) • Night of terror as towns quitted, p3 • Fought till he dropped, p3 (Illust.) • Rain in fire area, p3 • Wye River town goes, p3 • Black Friday Hero Dies In Fire; with wife, grandsons, p4 • Surrounded!, p4 (Illust.) • Main street houses ablaze, p4 • Hurstbridge is evacuated, p4 • Scores jump in river at Warrandyte, p5 • Hills people leave homes, p5 • “Fire” cry at Parlt., p5 • Blind – he’s safe now, p5 (Illust.) • Police Chief Runs Battle, p7 • From Fire Front: Hospital treats 34, p7 • Firms send help, p7 • Tragedy and Ruin: Third Day; Ferntree Gully; Warrandyte; Pound Bend; Smiths Gully; Escape for 18, pp20-21 (Illust.) • Church was a haven for the hurt, weary, p39 (Illust.) • A home is lost, p40 (Illust.) tom fielding collection, victorian bushfires - 1962, victorian bushfires – 1962, panton hill, hurstbridge, five ways crossroads, warrandyte south, dandenongs, upwey, mt. evelyn, monbulk, olinda, sassafras, st. andrews, warrandyte, christmas hills, yarra river, mitcham, whitehorse roiad, donvale, park orchards, metropolitan fire chief, w.t. aldridge, loughnan’s hill, ringwood, woori yallock, leslie ockwell, linda ockwell, kalorama, healesville, daylesford, fire damage – buildings, wye river, portland, eganstown, ballarat, sherbrooke park forest, forest commission headquarters, kallista, r.t. seaton, montrose, yallourn, central gippsland, smith’s creek, black friday, geoffrey ockwell, ronald ockwell, preston town hall, e.j. tenner, strathewen, kangaroo ground, eric farnsworth, adele farnsworth, robin farnsworth, roy cleland, ann cleland, belgrave, sassfras, kaloramalice commissioner porter, mansfield, box hill hospital, pound bend, ferntree gully, ferntree gully state school, w. carew, ann quinton

In 1947, the scientific instrument manufacturing firms of  Henry Hughes & Son Ltd, London, England, and  Kelvin Bottomley & Baird Ltd, Glasgow, Scotland, came together to form Kelvin & Hughes Ltd. Hughes Company History: Henry Hughes & Sons were founded in 1838 in London as a maker of chronographic and scientific instruments. The firm was incorporated as “Henry Hughes & Sons Ltd” in 1903. In 1923, the company produced its first recording echo sounder and in 1935 a controlling interest in the company was acquired by S Smith & Son Ltd resulting in the development and production of marine and aircraft instruments. Following the London office's destruction in the Blitz of 1941, a collaboration was entered into with Kelvin, Bottomley & Baird Ltd resulting in the establishing “Marine Instruments Ltd”. Following the formal amalgamation of Kelvin, Bottomley & Baird Ltd and Henry Hughes & Sons Ltd in 1947 to form Kelvin & Hughes Ltd. Marine Instruments Ltd then acted as regional agents in the UK for Kelvin & Hughes Ltd who were essentially now a part of Smith's Industries Ltd founded in 1944 and the successors of S. Smith & Son Ltd. Kelvin & Hughes Ltd went on to develop various marine radar and echo sounders supplying the Ministry of Transport, and later the Ministry of Defence. The firm was liquidated in 1966 but the name was continued as Kelvin Hughes, a division of the Smiths Group. In 2002, Kelvin Hughes continues to produce and develop marine instruments for commercial and military use. (See Note section this document for further information on the company's origins) This model binnacle and compass is a good example of the commercial diversity of navigational instruments made by Kelvin & Hughes after world war 2. It was made in numbers for use by shipping after the second world war and is not particularly rare or significant for its type. Also, it was made no earlier than 1947 as the firms of Kelvin, Bottomley & Baird Ltd and Henry Hughes & Sons Ltd who took over from Smith & Sons were not amalgamated until 1947. It can there for be assumed that this item was made during the company's transitional period to Kelvin & Hughes from Smith Industries Ltd.Mid 20th century ship's binnacle with Kelvin Hughes/ F. Fuselli Genova 8 inch diameter (glass) compass on gimballed ring. Round, teak wood pedestal with mounted brass compensating sphere brackets and painted iron balls one green the other red. Heavy brass helmet style compass cover with hinged front door and removable top for compass viewing and natural lighting. A single handle is located on the side and single burner on the opposite side. Retains an old finish and some wear to the pedestal base. Binnacle marked Serial No 163 "Veritas" Made by Kelvin Hughes Compass marked "Kelvin Hughes & Made in Great Britain Serial No 760 C J"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village

Known as the Illawarra Tigers, all the bowlers in the team were legally blind, and with the support of staff and volunteers, competed against sighted players and participated in local bowls competitions. Illawarra Bowling Association Annual Champion Donated by Illawarra Community Centre Associates: 86/87 Marj Cameron, 87/88 Y Lawrence, 88/89 Lucy Docherty, 89/90 Dulcie David, 90/91 Llona Smith, 91/92 Llona Smith, 92/93 Llona Smith, 93/94 Carol Myers Mens: 86/87 Les Walker, 87/88 Jack Shearn, 88/89 Keith Spendlove, 89/90 Dennis McKenna, 90/91 Hec Stephenson, 91/92 Keith Spendlove, 92/93 Dudley Roberts, 93/94 Dudley Roberts Aggregate: 86/87 Hec Stephenson, 87/88 Kath Jones, 88/89 Lucy Docherty, 89/90 Charles Coles, 90/91 Anne Stewart, 91/92 Bob McLeod, 92/93 Glad Trait, 93/94 Archie Maclean Mixed Pairs: 87/88 Lucy Docherty, Dennis McKenna, 88/89 Margo Stewart, Hec Stephenson, 89/90 Lillian Fowler, Jack Shearn, 90/91 Llona Smith, Jack Sutton, 91/92 Lillian Fowler, Keith Spendlove, 92/93 Glad Trait, Dennis McKenna Mens Pairs: 93/94 Dudley Roberts, Jurek WroblewskiPicture of wooden board with engraved names of the Annual Champion for the Illawarra Bowling Associationassociation for the blind, victorian blind bowls association

This document is the result of research into the history of Watsonia Barracks (now Simpson Barracks) by GHS member Marilyn Smith. It details the origin of street names in the surrounding area and includes biographical information on those after whom the streets were named. Updated December 2016.The Watsonia Barracks has been in use since WW2 and is today home to the Defence Force School of Signals. It was built on the property formerly owned by Ainslie Meares. In 1951, surrounding land was purchased for the extension of the barracks. The suburb of Yallambie was formerly part of the Barracks. Black spiral bound folder (approx. 32 pages) with accompanying compact disc. Colour illustrations and maps. Updated 2016 in Word document.simpson army barracks, watsonia barracks, yallambie, marilyn smith, watsonia

Contents: • Next meeting, guest speaker; Tony Trembarth: Recent Acquisitions to the Nillumbik Art Collection • February Meeting • Charis Meta Alexander Pelling 1920-2006 by Diana Bassett-Smith • 2007 Program – 40th Anniversary Year • Annual general Meeting The Shire of Eltham Historical Society was formed in October 1967. The first newsletter of the Society was issued May 1978 and has been published continuously ever since on a bi-monthly basis. With the cessation of the Shire of Eltham in late 1994, the Society's name was revised to Eltham District Historical Society and this name first appeared with issue No. 103, July 1995. The collection of the Society's newsletters provides a valuable resource on the history of the Society's activities, office bearers and committee members, guest speakers and subjects of historical interest pertinent to the former Shire of Eltham and the Eltham District.A4 photocopied newsletter distributed to membersnewsletter, eltham district historical society, shire of eltham historical society

Back left to right - Rosemary Whitehead (Educator), Christine Watts nee Manning, Lorraine Broad, Margaret Monagle nee Nolan. Front left to right - Margot Cunningham nee Dean, Sue Wilson, Ellen Conroy, Julie Pittard nee Smith.Digital Photomidwifery, 1979, school, bbh, midwifery, 1978, school, bbh, whitehead, manning, broad, nolan, dean,wilson, conroy, smith

Smith's Rutherglen Wreckers vs Strang's Stranglers. Apparently a match put on to help injured football players. Includes colourful description of team players. Program sponsored by Bray's Men's Wear, Jasper Bros Service Station and W.A.J. Lintermans Victoria HotelProgram, printed on paper for a Football Extraordinary match to aid injured players, about 1944football, afl, smith's rutherglen wreckers, strang's stranglers, bray's menswear, jasper brothers motors, victoria hotel, lintermans

Smith's Rutherglen Wreckers vs Strang's Stranglers. Apparently a match put on to help injured football players. Includes colourful description of team players. Program sponsored by Bray's Men's Wear, Jasper Bros Service Station and W.A.J. Lintermans Victoria HotelProgram, printed on paper for a Football Extraordinary match to aid injured players, about 1944football, afl, smith's rutherglen wreckers, strang's stranglers, bray's menswear, jasper brothers motors, victoria hotel, lintermans

This bellows was used at the Warrnambool Racecourse by Master Farrier, Brian Chapman (1931-2017), during the 1970s but its history before then is still being investigated. The bellows have continued to be used from 1978 at Flagstaff Hill's blacksmith's workshop. Even today, in 2021, this same bellows are used by a volunteer blacksmith as he demonstrate the skills and tells of the importance of the blacksmith trade to colonial Australia. This 1860s double-action bellows is a typical form of blacksmith's or shipsmith's bellows. The end is forge-fitted with an iron nozzle or tube, called a tuyere or Tue iron, which concentrates the air to fan the fire or furnace. Tuyeres were traditionally made of cow horn. The double-action design of this bellows efficiently moves air both in and out of the chambers in the one movement of the long handle. The bellows was manufactured by John C. Onions of Birmingham, England, between 1862 and 1875. The stamp with the text, Gold Medal 1862, was also used on the business’ advertising. In 1875 the company was registered and began using the name John C. Onions Limited. JOHN C. ONIONS - John C. (Collingwood) Onions (1841-1904) was the son of a bellows maker of the same name. Onions (born 1841) and his wife Helen married in 1867 and they named one of their children John Collingwood Onions (1868-1913), as was the family tradition. He was well known as a Birmingham manufacturer of patented bellows and other forge-related equipment. He sold to the wholesale and retail markets for both local and overseas customers, including the British colonies. An 1862 advertisement points out that John C. Onions was a “Bellows manufacturer and contractor to Her Majesty’s Honourable Board of Ordinance” and His Imperial Majesty the Emperor of the French [Napoleon Bonaparte]”. The advertisement includes a sketched portrait of the Emperor Napoleon III, and an Imperial Autograph Letter dated May 23, 1854, from Napoleon, Palace of the Tulleries to Mr J C Onions of Bradford Street, Birmingham. In 1863 the company registered a patent on portable forges. In 1871 there were eight employees. John C. Onions Limited became a registered company in 1875. In 1876 an advertisements included that the company were smiths for hearths and tools in general and showed a row of six medallions including one with “Napoleon III, Emperor” and his portrait, and another “ _ _ _ 1862 MEDAL”. Their advertising motto was “For Excellence of Quality”. In 1885 the company merged with William Allday and Sons to become Allday and Onions. This mid-19th century bellows has local historical significance as it were once used by blacksmiths at the Warrnambool Racecourse in the annual racing event that continues today. This bellows is significant as a working example of equipment used in the 1800 and 1900s in the trace of blacksmiths and other metal working smiths. The bellows is technologically significant as it shows the progress from simple bellows to the double-action bellows, a time saving and efficient improvement. The manufacturer John C. Onions is historically significant as a family business that began in the 1600s and continued up until the 1980s.Bellows; large, oval, mechanical double-action smith’s bellows, manually operated, in working condition. The paddles of wood that form the top, middle sections and base of the bellows have flexible leather pieces attached firmly between them, forming airtight double lungs. Cut-outs in the panels allow the bellows to fill with air then force it out. A long handle is connected to pump the bellows and control the quantity and force of the air. The blasts of air are forced through the metal nozzle or tuyere at the end of the bellows and into the forge’s fire. Inscriptions are impressed into the wood on the upper paddle or board of the bellows. There are three circular stamps containing text. Text impressed in the wooden upper paddle of the bellows has been assumed to read “JOHN C. ONIONS, PATENTEES & MANUFACTURERS, BIRMINGHAM””?” “EXTRA” “AWARDED FOR EXCELLENCE OF QUALITY”, made from the following readable text :- “JOHN C ONIONS“ “PATENT - - - & MAN - - - - - - - - -“, “BIR - - - - HAM“, “ _ ERA - - - - “- XTRA-“, “- - - - - - - FOR EXCELL-“ “OF - - - - ITY” Text in the stamp “ - - ECE - - “, “ - - - - - / 1862 / MEDAL”, “- ITY” flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, john collingwood onions, john c onions, allday and onions, bellows, smith’s bellows, 19th century bellows, double-action bellows, double-acting bellows, double lung bellows, double chamber bellows, blacksmith tools, blacksmith trade, blacksmith craft, blacksmith equipment, forging equipment, john c onions patented double-action bellows, brian chapman, warrnambool racecourse, blacksmith, shipsmith, iron smith, mechanical bellows

This photograph is taken in the Education Department at Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS). Principal Nurse Educator, Sister Pat (Paddy) Rowley is instructing the group in the Anatomy of the Brain. Jan Turski is a Trained nurse (Sister) working in the Domiciliary Infant and Maternal Care (DIMC) section of RDNS. Pat Walker is a Sister from Geelong, Lynne Lambert is a Sister from Qld, Paula McBreen is a Sister from St. Vincent's Hospital and Liz Seymour-Smith is a Sister from Qld. Sister Pat (Paddy) Rowley is wearing the RDNS winter uniform of a blue/grey skivvie under a blue/grey V neck tunic style frock made out of herringbone winter material.Education was an integral part of Melbourne District Nursing Society (MDNS), from its inception in 1885, later, in 1966, called Royal District Nursing Service, (RDNS). From 1885, only Trained Nurses (Nurses), through the Hospital training system, were employed by the Society, and on visits to patients they taught the necessity of hygiene and cleanliness, as well as the need for a good diet, to bring about good health. Doctor’s lectures were later given at the MDNS home to instruct patients and their families on prevention of disease. Education to patients continued throughout the years regarding health care and the use of equipment in the home. In 1961, Education programs commenced at MDNS with Trained nurses (Sisters) receiving In-service education. Sr. Pat (Paddy) Rowley was a leader in In-service Education and established the RDNS Department of Community Nursing Education in 1962. Sisters could also apply for scholarships to further their education outside of RDNS. Many of their senior Sisters received Postgraduate diplomas from the College of Nursing in Community Health Nursing, Education, and Administration, and several travelled overseas visiting nursing organizations viewing their public health and District nursing systems. At RDNS many programs were run, including: a Post Basic Course, Cardiac Rehabilitation Nursing, Haematology/Oncology Nursing, Palliative Care program, Diabetic Stabilization Program, Leg Ulcer Management Program, Wound Care Specialist Program, HIV/AIDS Nursing Care, Cystic Fibrosis Home Support, Veterans Home Care Program, Breast Cancer Support Program, Continence Management Program, Stomal Therapy Program, In-Home Lactation Support Program and the Homeless Persons Program. RDNS Sisters attended several hospitals to observe and learn special care needed to some patients, e.g. to the Austin Hospital to learn the care required for paraplegic and quadriplegic patients at home, and to Mount Royal Hospital to observe the care of patients in the Rehabilitation ward. A Community Nursing Education Program was extended to student nurses from hospitals and to other nursing organizations. These Education programs kept the RDNS Sisters abreast of new techniques, such as changes in technology for e.g. new testing methods in detecting glucose levels in Diabetic patients. Sr. Nan Deakin obtained a Post Basic Certificate in Psychiatric Nursing and included this area in her Education lectures. Sr. Daphne Geldard specialized in the area of Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia. These Sisters visited patients in District areas with the regular RDNS Sister when required. Every member of staff, both professional and non professional staff, received regular education in the Education Department. In 1980, a Home Health Aide pilot study, funded by the Federal Government, the Brotherhood of St. Laurence and RDNS, with the program written and taught by Sr. Rowley, was evaluated as successful, and Home Health Aides were employed and worked in RDNS Centres under the supervision of the RDNS Sisters. This black and white photograph shows, standing L-R, a side-on view of Jan Turski, who has short, straight light hair and is wearing a dark cardigan and white and black hound's-tooth check skirt; she is facing right. Next is Pat Walker, who has short dark hair and is wearing a grey jumper over a check skirt. Then, Lynne Lambert, who has short wavy dark hair, and is wearing a white jumper, with a pendant hanging down it, over grey slacks. She is holding half of an Anatomical brain in her right hand. Next is Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS) Principal Nurse Educator, Pat (Paddy) Rowley, who is looking towards the left of the photograph at the Anatomical brain held by Lynne Lambert. She is wearing glasses, has short dark hair and is wearing a light grey skivvie under a darker V neck tunic style frock. She is holding an open book in her hands. Next is Paula McBreen, who has shoulder length dark hair and is wearing a dark cardigan over a grey skivvie, with a pendant hanging down it, and a check skirt. She is smiling and looking to her right toward the others. On the far right, side-on and facing the others on the left of the photograph, is Liz Seymour-Smith who has shoulder length dark hair and is wearing a dark grey skivvie, and white, with dark check, slacks. In front of the group is a round dark wooden top table, which has a book and open folder on it, as well as a round white plastic base with the other half of the anatomical brain sitting in it.Barry Sutton MB 30royal district nursing service, rdns, rdns education, sister jan turski, sister pat (paddy) rowley, sister lynne lambert, sister pat walker, sister paula mcbreen, sister liz seymour-smith

These 25 photographs of softball team and sports action were taken on Flag Day, an annual sports competition between the Army Survey Regiment (ASR) and the School of Military Survey (SMS), at Bendigo on the 13th of May 1977. This event was held at Beischer Park, Strathdale. The two RA Svy units took turns each year to host the event. The day competition usually comprised basketball, cross country, golf, sailing, squash softball, tennis, rifle shooting, touch football, tug-of-war and volleyball. The evening competition often included darts, carpet bowls, hookey, quoits and snooker. See item 6325.15P for photos of golf, sailing, rifle shooting and squash teams and sports action taken on the day. This is a set of 25 photographs of softball team and sports action was taken on Flag Day, Army Survey Regiment (ASR) versus the School of Military Survey (SMS), at Bendigo on the 13th of May 1977. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The 35mm positive photographic proofs were scanned at 600 dpi. .1) & 2) - Photo, black & white, 1977, ASR Softball Team - L to R: Tracy (Beckwith) Phillips, unidentified, Gary Ames, Zoe (Lisiewich) Ames, Verity Dixon. Front row L to R: Sue (Nilon) Marner, Chris (Modrow) Stewart, unidentified, Di Chalmers, Lorraine ‘Snoopy’ (Daly) Talbot-Smith. .3) - Photo, black & white, 1977, SMS Softball Team: unidentified participants. .4) & 5) - Photo, black & white, 1977, Softball action: unidentified participants. .6) - Photo, black & white, 1977, Softball action L to R: unidentified (x2), Zoe (Lisiewich) Ames, Chris (Modrow) Stewart, unidentified (x3), Tracy (Beckwith) Phillips. .7) - Photo, black & white, 1977, Softball action L to R: unidentified, Di Chalmers. .8) - Photo, black & white, 1977, Softball action background L to R: unidentified, Ian Belmont, CO LTCOL Bob Skitch, Chris Carter. .9) - Photo, black & white, 1977, Softball action, Chris (Modrow) Stewart. .10) to 12) - Photo, black & white, 1977, Softball action: unidentified participants. .13) - Photo, black & white, 1977, Softball action: L to R: unidentified (x3), Lorraine ‘Snoopy’ (Daly) Talbot-Smith. .14) - Photo, black & white, 1977, Softball action: unidentified participants. .15) - Photo, black & white, 1977, Softball action: L to R: unidentified (x2), Lorraine ‘Snoopy’ (Daly) Talbot-Smith. .16) - Photo, black & white, 1977, Softball action: L to R: Sue (Nilon) Marner, unidentified, Lorraine ‘Snoopy’ (Daly) Talbot-Smith, unidentified. .17) - Photo, black & white, 1977, Softball action: unidentified participants, spectators L to R: unidentified, Peter Dew, Trevor Pearson, Alan Staley, Gavin Neilson, Ian Belmont, unidentified, Chris Carter. .18) - Photo, black & white, 1977, Softball action: unidentified participants and spectators. .19) & .20) - Photo, black & white, 1977, Softball action: unidentified participants, catcher Lorraine ‘Snoopy’ (Daly) Talbot-Smith. .21) - Photo, black & white, 1977, Softball action L to R: unidentified (x2), Chris (Modrow) Stewart, Tracy (Beckwith) Phillips, Lorraine ‘Snoopy’ (Daly) Talbot-Smith. .22) - Photo, black & white, 1977, Softball action: unidentified participants. .23) - Photo, black & white, 1977, Softball action L to R: Frank Lenane, Di Chalmers, Lorraine ‘Snoopy’ (Daly) Talbot-Smith, Zoe (Lisiewich) Ames, unidentified (x2). .24) & .25) - Photo, black & white, 1977, Softball action: unidentified participants..1P to .25P –No personnel are identified.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, school of military survey, fortuna, asr, flag day