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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, William George Hogg, 1895 - 1953
War record of William George Hogg, who served in WW1 and was a local resident.War record of William George Hogg, who served in WW1 and was a local resident.War record of William George Hogg, who served in WW1 and was a local resident.hogg, william george, world war 1914 1918 *city of whitehorse -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Magazine, Len Millar, Port Bay Express October 2022
Official newsletter of the Portarlington Bayside Miniature Railway Inc, with an article on page 3 to 9 on the Ballarat Tramway Museum written by Len Millar. Article titled "Preserving Ballarat's trams - with a Geelong Connection" Has details of the Railway's operations, personnel and other topics. Yields info about the BTM and its operations.Digital copy of the October 2022 Vol 7, No 10 issue of Port Bay Express - 28 pages A4btm, portarlington, port bay express, len millar -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Animal specimen - Bluebird
Eastern bluebirds are well-known song birds that live in eastern North America. They are sexually dimorphic, easily recognised by the male's bright royal blue upper plumage, chest of reddish brown and white abdomen. The females is duller in colour than the male, with greyer upperparts and blue tinges to her wings. These Bluebirds, the European variety, are the most common of the three Bluebird species. When not nesting, these birds fly in small flocks around the countryside. Bluebirds feed on small insects including moths, termites and mosquitoes. They also eat grasshoppers, crickets and caterpillars. The Bluebird can spot caterpillars and other insects in tall grass from a distance of over 45 meters. The Bluebird is commonly identified in numerous cultures as being symbolic as a harbinger of happiness. Often in Russian fairytales, the Bluebird is used as a symbol of hope. This specimen is part of a collection of almost 200 animal specimens that were originally acquired as skins from various institutions across Australia, including the Australian Museum in Sydney and the National Museum of Victoria (known as Museums Victoria since 1983), as well as individuals such as amateur anthropologist Reynell Eveleigh Johns between 1860-1880. These skins were then mounted by members of the Burke Museum Committee and put-on display in the formal space of the Museum’s original exhibition hall where they continue to be on display. This display of taxidermy mounts initially served to instruct visitors to the Burke Museum of the natural world around them, today it serves as an insight into the collecting habits of the 19th century.This specimen is part of a significant and rare taxidermy mount collection in the Burke Museum. This collection is scientifically and culturally important for reminding us of how science continues to shape our understanding of the modern world. They demonstrate a capacity to hold evidence of how Australia’s fauna history existed in the past and are potentially important for future environmental research. This collection continues to be on display in the Museum and has become a key part to interpreting the collecting habits of the 19th century.This female bluebird (likely Eastern) has a medium brown head and back, a rufous breast, and a cream belly. The bird has blue-tinged wing and tail feathers. The bill is short and has been stylized with the bill partly open to provide the illusion that the bird is making a call. This specimen stands upon a wooden mount and has an identification tag tied around its leg. The bird's plumage has faded since it was first preserved; females generally have duller colouring than their male counterparts but the colour of this particular specimen is paler than it would have been.Label: 122a. Blue-Bird / Catalogue Page 29. / Metal tag: 107taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, american birds, bluebird -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - JUNE PARRY COLLECTION: MINING IN BENDIGO - LETTER TO MISS J. PARRY
Typed letter from W. M. Flentje to Miss J. Parry, Secretary, Bendigo Historical Society referring to the preservation of land to preserve mining relics. Part of the land may extend into private property and some crown Land. He says 'If the Land Conservation Council should decide to add the Crown land part of the area to the Forest Park, then preservation of the area will become our responsibility.' Letter written Forests Cmmission Victoria letterhead. It has a green logo on toe top of two trees, one eucalypt type and the other, a pine. Letter dated 10th December, 1976.document, memo, mining in bendigo, mining in bendigo, letter to miss j parry, forests commission victoria, whipstick forest park advisory committee, w m flentje -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - VICTORIA HILL - LETTER TO MR RICHARDSON FROM GEOFFREY A LAMBERT
Typed letter to Mr Richardson from Geoffrey A Lambert regarding Victoria Hill. He states that the Minister for Mines, Hon. J. C. Balfour has asked the Department's Geologist located at Bendigo to prepare a report on the Victoria Hill area. The Minister also points out that there are conflicting interests which exists between local municipal authorities who are seeking to have mine damaged areas reclaimed for recreation or developmental projects, while some would like the past relics preserved for historical interests among tourists. He also mentions ways of publicity. Dated 19/10/1967.document, gold, victoria hill, hon. j c balfour, clark jeffries, bendigo city council, racv, the age, geoffrey lambert, albert richardson -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Booklet - Cookbook / Recipe Book, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), Electric Cooking Recipes, 11/1955
Provides a series of recipe and potential dinner menus. Prepared by the home advisory service of the SECV. The SEC promoted electric cooking on Ballarat tramcars using large roof advertisements. The lady in the photo could be Margaret Fulton, a well known cook.Wirebound booklet, 80 pages, approx A5 size, titled "Electric Cooking Recipes" Prepared by the SECV November 1955.non-fictionProvides a series of recipe and potential dinner menus. Prepared by the home advisory service of the SECV. The SEC promoted electric cooking on Ballarat tramcars using large roof advertisements. The lady in the photo could be Margaret Fulton, a well known cook.secv, power supply, tramcars, cookbooks, recipe books, home advisory -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, Helen M Schutt trust plaque
Commemorative plaque for the funding of the Master Tape area by the Helen M. Schutt Trust. As an audio library, master tapes were created so that titles could be duplicated multiple times. Preserving these master tapes required a temperature controlled environment and minimal dust or dirt.Metal plate attached to wooden plaqueThis Master Tape area was funded by the Helen M. Schutt Trust (followed by brailled version of above)nameplates, royal victorian institute for the blind, association for the blind -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Letter - Disposal of VR Trams, David Frost, c1990
Letter written by David Frost to Rod Atkins, detailing the disposal of some of the Victorian Railways Trams - c1990. Includes the four wheel (2nd batch) and surviving bogie trams at the time. Refers to a book - "Preserved railway and tramway rolling stock in Australia" - Peter Charrett, 1977. Yields information about the disposal of VR trams.Letter - typed on quarto paper undatedtramcars, victorian railways, preserved trams, sale of trams, scrapped, scrapped trams, david frost -
Hymettus Cottage & Garden Ballarat
Coaster, City of Ballaarat drinks coaster
Drinks coasters were introduced to preserve surfaces from the stains from drink glasses. This circular heavy paper coaster depicting the city's coat of arms was used by the City of Ballaarat in the 1970s and 80s until the city was merged with wider municipalities around Ballarat's urban fringe. -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
3x Labels, Gaspars Modern Printing Co, Kennedy, Early 20th century
Dr. Law's patent medicines were sold in Warrnambool by Richard Kennedy (1826-1903). He was, a wholesale, retail and manufacturing chemist in Timor Street, Warrnambool in 1880 and he had what was described in the "Cyclopedia of Victoria" as "the largest and best appointed pharmacy in Victoria.". Kennedy was the Vice President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Victoria, on the Pharmacy Board and prominent in community affairs in Warrnambool. He was for some time the President of the Mechanics Institute and the Warrnambool Hospital and a foundation member of the Warrnambool Bowls Club. He also made perfumes with many varieties named after people or events of the time -- Federation, Nellie Melba etc. His pharmacy building in Timor Street and his house in Canterbury Road ("Ivanhoe") still stand (2019). R.F. Kennedy's pharmacy had the sole rights to Dr. Law's products.These labels are of importance as R.F. Kennedy was a well acknowledged pharmacist and a prominent business man and citizen of Warrnambool. Dr. Law's products were popular patent medicines in the early 20th century..1 Rectangular brightly coloured paper label with text and decorations including pillars,flowers, ferns, fruit, a gargoyle and two figures. One edge has been cut. .2 White rectangular label with blue text adhered to a piece of pink card. .3 Mid green rectangular label with black text and a yellow circle with text. All edges have been cut. .1 Mr LAW'S HEALTH RESTORING LIFE PRESERVER EFFERVESCING Life SALT. .2 DR.LAW'S NERVE MIXTURE A PERFECT CURE FOR "NEURALGIA." Further text in fine print .3 DR. LAW'S EFFERVESCING LIFE SALT restores and preserves the health, allays fever, is cooling & refreshing purifies the blood & acts as an exhilarating & invigorating tonic. Manufactured by the Effervescing life Salt Comp.y.(sic) Price 1/6r.f. kennedy, dr. law's products, pharmacy -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Book - Doctoral Thesis, "A History of Churchill Island Settlement, Land Use and the Making of a Heritage Site", May 2015
Dr Sanders' doctoral thesis provides a historical overview of the myriad owners and occupiers of Churchill Island from 1850 - 1929 while contextualising it with models of forming and collecting public history. This thesis involves a significant amount of original research and provides clarity and information on the previously obscured history of the Churchill Island Heritage Farm and precinct.This thesis gives new and unique information relating to the history of Churchill Island and has future research potentialA4 book, green hardback cover. Double sided print; b& w photos and maps"To the Friends of Churchill Island Society past, present and future./ Many thanks for your friendship and support. I could not have finished without you. /The errors that remain (and there are likely to be some!) are all my own fault./ I hope that this is of some use, even if I don't really solve the mystery of the location of the 1801 garden. May you forever "Preserve that which is precious". /Rebecca, 14th May 2016". churchill island, thesis, land use, settlement, heritage site, history, dr sanders, dr rebecca sanders -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Tin - Leather Dressing, Charles Markell Company Pty. Ltd, Estimated 1880-1930
Coacholine leather dressing used as softener, preservative, cleaning and preventing rust and waterproofing.Front: Coacholine Leather Dressing (coach - trademark) / Proprietors - Charles Markell Company Pty. Ltd. / Sydney NSW Back: Coacholine - a quality leather dressing / Coacholine softens and preserves / Coacholine will prevent rust. Directions: Wipe surface and apply freely. Rub thoroughly into leather and allow to dry for a few hours / 9-1/2 oz - Net when packed / Norton Can / (trademark removed 1966).leather dressing, coachline, charles markell company pty ltd -
Melton City Libraries
Newspaper, Nostalgic day for historical group, 1984
"Edna Barrie was a founding member of the Melton & District Historical Society in 1968, and was passionate about preserving and sharing local history. The formation of the society at that time, during a period of increasingly rapid growth for the municipality, was crucial, ensuring that many photos, documents and stories of early Melton were not lost".The Mail Express article featuring the Melton and District Historical Grouplocal identities, local significant groups -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph postcard, River Plenty Bridge, Greensborough
Postcard with view of bluestone bridge over the Plenty River on what is now Main Street, Greensborough. Built in 1860 by a Scottish stonemason, James Neave McKenzie. Most of the bridge was demolished in 1966 with the remaining bluestone arch preserved till 1983 when it was also demolished. This view about 1900.Digital file only Postcards scanned from the collection of Michael Aitken on loan to EDHS, 13 Feb 2018michael aitken collection, postcards, greensborough, plenty river bridge, plenty river -
Birchip History Museum
Save milk disc, Early 20th century
This item was used to place in the bottom of saucepan to prevent milk from boiling over when heated on a stove. Is still used today. this item was also used when preserving jams and pickles. This item was owned by Mrs Mary Smith and was part of her estate given to the museum by her family.This milk saver was very popular in the early 20th century with most households.Round white porclain disc with instructions Prevents boiling over of SAVE MIlk place in saucepan Use moderate overmilk saver, smith, birchip historical society -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Deadeye, circa 1873
This example of a sailing ship’s ‘dead-eye’ is from the wreck of the LOCH ARD, which sank near Port Campbell in 1878. The vessel was an iron hulled clipper ship constructed for the Loch Line in 1873. It was part of a fleet of similar merchant ships owned by that company, which specialised in bringing passengers and goods from London via the Great Circle route to Melbourne, and returning to Britain via Cape Horn with the colony’s wool clip. Deadeyes were a common feature of sailing ship technology in the nineteenth century. They were a simple, cheap, and hard-wearing device that, in conjunction with another deadeye, provided an effective means of levering, or tightening, attached ropes and stays. Lower deadeyes were fixed to the sides of the ship by an encircling metal collar (inset in a flattish groove chiselled around the outer circumference of the disc), which was bolted to iron bars attached to the hull (called chain-plates). Upper deadeyes were looped by a strong hemp or wire rope (inset in a rounded groove carved around the outer circumference of the disc), which was joined to the bottom ends of the rigging which reached up to secure the masts into position (called shrouds or stays). Connecting a Lower deadeye to its corresponding Upper deadeye was a rope (called a lanyard) which looped up and down through the three “eyes” of each disc, to form a pulley system. The hitching of the two deadeyes with a looped lanyard provided the means of tightening, or loosening, the tension on the mast rigging ― essentially by pulling against the chain-plates bolted to the outside of the hull. It was a procedure that could be performed by sailors at sea and in emergencies. For example, after a gale the stays may have stretched and the masts worked loose, requiring retightening. Or, in the extreme circumstance of shipwreck, the lanyards might need to be released on the weather side, so that the masts fall away from the stricken vessel. The shipwreck of the LOCH ARD is of State significance. Victorian Heritage Register S417.A well-preserved ship’s deadeye with wire loop rope still attached. The original tar coating for water-proofing still remains, colouring the entire artefact black. It is wrapped in hessian cloth and hemp cord and is currently in storage under secure and stable conditions. This deadeye was recovered from the wreck of the LOCH ARD. The artefact is a typical deadeye, comprising a thick round wooden disc, pierced by 3 similarly sized and shaped holes from one flat side through to the other, in a triangle formation. The survival of the wire cable loop-rope suggests it was an Upper Deadeye, connected to the shrouds (mast rigging). Previous number PWO 2388.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, deadeye, loch ard, rigging -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Plan - Subdivision Plan, Mayfield Estate, 1927
A number of the plans in the Kew Historical Society’s collection can also be found in other collections, such as those of the State Library of Victoria. A number are however unique to the collection.The Kew Historical Society collection includes almost 100 subdivision plans pertaining to suburbs of the City of Melbourne. Most of these are of Kew, Kew East or Studley Park, although a smaller number are plans of Camberwell, Deepdene, Balwyn and Hawthorn. It is believed that the majority of the plans were gifted to the Society by persons connected with the real estate firm - J. R. Mathers and McMillan, 136 Cotham Road, Kew. The Plans in the collection are rarely in pristine form, being working plans on which the agent would write notes and record lots sold and the prices of these. The subdivision plans are historically significant examples of the growth of urban Melbourne from the beginning of the 20th Century up until the 1980s. A number of the plans are double-sided and often include a photograph on the reverse. A number of the latter are by noted photographers such as J.E. Barnes.The Mayfield Estate subdivision included 14 allotments surrounding Evan Court (now Evans Court) in Toorak. The subdivision adjoined Toorak Road east of Kooyong Road and alerted prospective buyers to how the Toorak Road tram would take them directly to the city. This emphasis on existing transport routes was a feature of subdivisions during a period when car ownership was the preserve of the wealthy. An existing brick villa (‘Mayfield’) is noted as already constructed on lot 13. The subdivision also notes that the lots adjoin land owned by Sir Edward Miller. Today Evans Court extends beyond this subdivision through to Moonga Road.subdivision plans - toorak, mayfield estate, sir edward miller -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Salt cellar, c. 1920
This salt cellar is typical of those used extensively in households in Australia in the 19th and early 20th centuries at a time when salt was used on a liberal basis to flavour and preserve the food served. While a similar item may be used today in the main it has been superseded by smaller salt and pepper shakers.This item has no known local significance and is retained for display purposes. This is an oval-shaped clear glass container with a ridged incised base and lower sides. The upper side area has a pattern of dome-shaped pieces of glass. The container has an open top with no lid.vintage domestic items, glass salt cellars -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Book, et al, "The Melbourne Tram Book" - 1st edition, 2003
Book - titled "The Melbourne Tram Book" - 1st Edition, written by Randal Wilson and Dale Budd - 2003. Covers Melbourne tram history including cable trams, early electric trams, trams in art, historic fleet, colour schemes, tram types, and preserved tramways. Includes notes on the authors. Yields information about Melbourne trams history. Has a close association with two well known authors.Book - 84 pages including card covers, full colour printing on gloss paper, perfect bound with foldout covers containing four postcards that could be removed.melbourne, tramways, trams, history, randal wilson, dale budd -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - X1 and X2 trams at Preston Workshops, Bob Lilburn, 1962
The three photos show the smaller four wheel type trams that were used on the Footscray routes that closed in March 1962. The bodies were subsequently sold. X1 465 July 1962, X2 679 - March 1963 and X2 680 is now preserved at the TMSV Bylands Tramway Heritage centre. Yields information about X1 and X2 trams stored at Preston Workshops following their withdrawal from service.Set of three photos of X1 or X2 trams at Preston Workshops pending disposal. Actual image is 55x72mm printed on a 120x166mm sheet of paper.tramways, x2 class, x1 class, tram 465, tram 680, tram 679, preston workshops, mmtb, trams -
Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre
Book, K. O'Reilly, In Just Five Years - 1941 to 1946, Published 2009
Hardback,history of the RAAF & Nhill in World War II 1941 - 1946, written by Kevin O'Reilly. Front coloured white & blue, photo of Avro Anson Mk1 on front, with emblems of RAAF and Shire of Lowan. Reverse in simlilar colours, with cartoons and 8 small photos. Preface by Chris G Spence AO, Air Vice Marshal (Retd).history world war ii, raaf base nhill, 1941 1946, kevin o reilly, john clarkson, peter isaccson wing commander retd am dfc afc dfm, chris, spence, air vice marshal retd -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - Minutes of the Unit (Army Survey Regiment) Historical Fund Committee Meeting 24 May 94 and 10 May 95, 10.05.1995
Considering the historical importance of Fortuna Villa, a small group of interested Unit members formed the Army Survey Regiment Historical Fund. The aim of the committee was to manage historical issues and raise funds to improve or preserve the Unit History or historical items. These minutes are a small sample record of the activities of the Unit Historical Fund. 6 x A4 pages of Minutes, photocopies, stapled in top left hand corner.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Digital photograph, Ballarat Railway Station
Ballarat Railway Station opened on 11 April 1862. Most of the 19th century architectural features of the railway station are intact. Its signal boxes and goods sheds are preserved, and it is one of only three stations in Victoria to have had a 19th-century train shed. This photo shows the facade of the south side of the station.Colour photograph of the Ballarat Railway Station.ballarat railway station -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Digital photograph, Dorothy Wickham, Ballarat Railway Station Platform Stairs, c2017
Ballarat Railway Station opened on 11 April 1862. Most of the 19th century architectural features of the railway station are intact. Its signal boxes and goods sheds are preserved, and it is one of only three stations in Victoria to have had a 19th-century train shed. This photo shows the facade of the south side of the station.The stairway over the railway line at Ballarat Railway Station. ballarat railway station, stairs, railway platform -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Book, et al, "The Melbourne Tram Book" - 2nd edition, 2003
Book - titled "The Melbourne Tram Book" - 2nd Edition, written by Randal Wilson and Dale Budd. Reprint with updates of 2010. Covers Melbourne tram history including cable trams, early electric trams, trams in art, historic fleet, colour schemes, tram types, and preserved tramways. Includes notes on the authors. Yields information about Melbourne trams history. Has a close association with two well known authors.Book - 84 pages including card covers, full colour printing on gloss paper, perfect bound.melbourne, tramways, trams, history, randal wilson, dale budd -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Print, The sealers of Bass Strait, 1972
No. 9 'The Sealers". BHP "History of Bass Strait"Series. Lithograph copy in 'The Illustrated Australian News", May 4th 1881. From the La Trobe Collection, State Library, Victoria. BHP Oil and Gas Division Hematite Petroleum Pty. Ltd. From The Australian Financial Review, 15 Sep 1972HistoricalLarge, black & white lithograph of sailing vessel in rough seas showing seals and rocks, with typed explanation. In the early of the nineteenth century, The sealers took cargoes of up to 100,000 skins per ship. Within 10 years, there were virtually no seals left. Today, the seals are returning to Bass Strait and colonies of them are thriving around the five BHP and Esso offshore production platforms. We enjoy having them around. And we've even made them the stars of "Solstice", a film we've made to encourage an interest in preserving the ecology of Bass Strait.sealing, westernport bay, broken hill proprietary ltd. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith et al, Janefield Precinct: Preserved concrete edging, 27/11/2014
Janefield Precinct: Preserved concrete edging. The remains of this site are between Greensborough and Janefield. A RAAF Hygiene Training Camp was located on the Plenty River, just south of the Janefield community. It was in use from 1944 to 1946. The Camp was constructed from salvaged materials. Instruction included building and maintenance of grease traps, latrines, elementary plumbing and carpentry.Early remains of a WW2 training camp Digital colour photograph.raaf hygiene training camp janefield -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Liz Pidgeon, Pauline Toner Butterfly Reserve, Eltham, 18 February 2011, 18 February 2011
Signage in the Pauline Toner Butterfly Reserve asking visitors to keep to marked tracks. The Reserve at the corner of Pitt Street and Eucalyptus Road, Eltham is managed by Parks Victoria. It is named for Pauline Toner M.P. who after the re-discovery of the rare Eltham copper Butterfly in large numbers in Eltham in 1987 worked to preserve its habitat.Born Digitalpauline toner reserve, eucalyptus road, copper butterfly, nature reserve, walking trail, sign, erosion -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Liz Pidgeon, Pauline Toner Butterfly Reserve, Eltham, 18 February 2011, 18 February 2011
Signage in the Pauline Toner Butterfly Reserve asking visitors to keep to marked tracks. The Reserve at the corner of Pitt Street and Eucalyptus Road, Eltham is managed by Parks Victoria. It is named for Pauline Toner M.P. who after the re-discovery of the rare Eltham copper Butterfly in large numbers in Eltham in 1987 worked to preserve its habitat. Born Digitalpauline toner reserve, eucalyptus road, copper butterfly, walking trail, sign, nature reserve -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Manuscript, Robin Boyd, Our History Under Fire, 1965
Boyd discusses exemplar cases of historical preservation, and many lost opportunities. The task of preserving Australia's historic relics is left to volunteers and amateurs, with notable exception of Nunawading, unlike almost every other countries In other countries, the Government recognises its responsibility and Boyd presents examples. He suggests a model that Australia could follow.Original manuscript of an article published in "The Australian", 23.10.1965Typewritten (c copy), quarto, 9 pagesst matthew's church, francis greenway, robe, ormerod cottages, robe customs house, avoca lodge, andrew hayward newell, preservation, conservation, robin boyd, manuscript