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Bendigo Military Museum
Financial record - FINAL STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT, Australian Military Forces, 14 Jan 1947
Part of the collection of "W. D. Fawcett", V246452, refer Cat No 9627.Australian military white form detailing final payments owed to W.P. FAWCETT. Form is filled in with pen and signed off by District Finance Details of amount owed, Bank account deposited in and sign off by Finance Staff.cmf, discharge record, fawcett 1 -
Footscray Community Arts
Untitled, Arthur Boyd, (estimated); Signed by artist 1974, Printed 1998
MEDIUM: Screenprint of drawing. DESCRIPTION: Black and white, signed print under glass, black outer frame, white board inner frame.Two figures are central on a light background. A man approaches a woman on a period chair. Signed across bottom of print (proper right).print, boyd, signed, limited, edition -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Sign - Adhesive label, Yarra Trams, c2005
... Signs ...Adhesive label or Signs - with the Yarra Trams blue and green logo on a gloss white background. Two copies of each retained. .1 - Adhesive back type with a peel off backing - no markings as to manufacturer etc. .2 - Adhesive front type to enable it to placed on a window, printed on Oracal 751 Premium plus paper. Not imaged, each sheet has a semi transparent sheet on the front of the sign and has been stapled in each corner.trams, tramways, yarra trams, signs, tramcars -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Photograph - Koki "Professional Singers" George Shirling and Friends
These items are from the private collection of George Shirling of Red Onion, Falls Creek. This image captures George and Friends entertaining at Koki Lodge George Shirling arrived in Falls Creek in 1962. He engaged Phil Nowell to build the original Koki Alpine Lodge which opened in 1965 with 14 beds. George operated the lodge with Michael “Baldy” Blackwell as manager. He also graduated in sport psychology in 1981 and was invited to become team psychologist for the Australian Winter Olympic team which went to Albertville, France, in 1992. He later owned the Red Onion Chalet. George credited the success of Koki to “Baldy” Blackwell. “Baldy” and Phil Nowell started the Trackers Mountain Lodge in partnership during the 1980s. In 1971 George sold Koki Lodge to Sigi Doerr. In 2024 the renamed Koki Alpine resort remains a highly popular destination in Falls Creek. George Shirling passed away on 27th February 2023. He had remained actively involved in Falls Creek and was generous with his time and knowledge, always an amazing supporter of The Falls Creek Museum and Falls Creek Village.This photo is significant because it features George Shirling at Koki Lodge.A black and white photograph of George Shirling and two friends performing at Koki Lodge whilst two other people look on. It has an Exhibition sign attached. On Sign: Item No. 7 Koki Alpine Lodge - 1968 - professional entertainment!george shirling, falls creek, koki lodge -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Sign - Round Sign
... Signs ...New Zealand 1859 Chinese symbols Circular metal sign with 4 small holes on edge. Lettering and symbols in gold. Edge and canter circle in red. Back has a copper look to it.signs, symbols, chinese, new zealand, 1850s -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Sign, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "End of Section", c1980
... Signs ..."End of Section" - sign - consisting of a heavy duty plastic section with a metal angle with two holes and backing strip, pop rivetted together. painted both sides with the words "End of Section"trams, tramways, tram stops, signs, sections -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Sign, Selex Decal, Vehicle numbers, 1970's?
... Signs ...Set of four signs, transfers by Selex decal. 1 - three number 1 2 - two x 2 3 - one x 3 4 - two "Emergency Door Release"trams, tramways, signs, doors, numbers -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, Kodak images 2, 2004
Gerard Menses (CEO) with Maryanne Diamond (General Manager) and Graeme Innes (Chair of VA Board) holding a Vision Australia sign, standing on the first floor balcony at Kooyong.1 digital image of three people holding a Vision Australia signvision australia, gerard menses, maryanne diamond, graeme innes -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, R. Walker & Miss McGilton Shopfronts
... signs ...Shopfronts of R. Walker Watchmaker & Jeweller; and Miss McGilton Dressmaker; male youths posing; sign for horologiststatura, buildings, historic, street, furniture, signs, costume, children -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Railway Station c1910
... signs ...Tatura Railway Station c1910, with steam engine approaching, people waiting on platform; advertising signs on platformtatura, buildings, historic, transport, railway, costume, male, signs -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (item) - Colour photograph, 3.01.2005
A colour photograph of the sign that was placed at Steavenson Falls in Marysville in Victoria to commemorate the switching on of the floodlights at the falls.A colour photograph of the sign that was placed at Steavenson Falls in Marysville in Victoria to commemorate the switching on of the floodlights at the falls. This event took place on 3rd November, 1972 and was carried out by the then Minister for Tourism Murray Byrne M.L.C. The falls are floodlit every evening until 11.30 p.m. The Steavenson Falls is named after the Victorian Assistant Commissioner of Roads and Bridges, John Steavenson who arrived in Victoria in the early 1860s.THE FLOODLIGHTING OF/ STEAVENSON FALLS/ WAS OFFICIALLY SWITCHED ON/ BY/ THE HONOURABLE/ MURRAY BYRNE, M.L.C.,/ MINISTER FOR TOURISM/ ON 3RD NOVEMBER, 1972 '05 1 3 3.01.05 Marysville (from Helga Walsh)steavenson falls, floodlighting, 3rd november 1972, murray byrne m.l.c., minister for tourism, waterfalls, marysville, victoria, john steavenson -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Personal Papers, John Prideaux, "Private Industry Preference", Feb. 1979
... Signs ...Sheet of plain paper with two extracts from a newspaper calling tenders for seat cushions, Laminex sheets and tram stop and bus stop signs - dated Jan / Feb. 1979 - signed by R. W. Brown as Acting Secretary for the MMTB stapled to the paper. Has notes "Private Industry Preference", "Exhibit A" and "Exhibit B" and "Preston W'shop to miss out on work?"Has notes "Private Industry Preference", "Exhibit A" and "Exhibit B" and "Preston W'shop to miss out on work?"trams, tramways, workshops, employment, tenders, signs -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Artwork, other - Portrait, King George VI 1949, c 1949
Portrait of King George VI 1949Signed by former MonarchPrinted Portrait of King George VI in military uniform with Peaked cap. His hands are clutched in front of him. The portrait is signed in faded black ink on the lower edge of the print Silver Frame - back of portrait needs attention due to backing paper tearing away from frame Signed by King George VI5/6 rvr, officer's / sergeant's mess -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Sign, Melbourne Tramway & Omnibus Co. Limited, "Please have fare ready for Conductor", c1890
... Signs ...Sign - metal strip, with folded edges, 8 countersunk screw holes, painted cream back with black letters "Please have fare ready for Conductor".trams, tramways, signs, cable trams, conductors, fares -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Sign - Warning Sign - Passengers must travel, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Passengers must travel only on the inside of the tram. Travelling on Running Boards is Prohibited Penalty up to L20", 1960's
... Signs ...Demonstrates how the SEC used enamel signs to convey instructions to passengers or to confirm the advice of the conductor and how enamel signs were made.Enamel sign, black capital letters and lines on white background, titled "Passengers must travel only on the inside of the tram. Travelling on Running Boards is Prohibited Penalty up to L20". Sign has a black enamel backing, with marks from the enamelling process and screw holes in each corner. Has not been used. trams, tramways, signs, sec, passengers, btm, ballarat tramways -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph
A black and white photograph of signs "Sold to 7RAR" on top of "LJ Hooker for sale". The sign is reprinted and laminated. Above the photograph reads: When 7 Battalion relieved 5 Battalion in April 196?, the base camp was set up in an old rubber plantation, in normal Aussie humour we were greeted by for sale sign the read "Sold to 7 RAR: over an L.J. Hooker sale sign.When 7 Battalion relieved 5 Battalion in April 196, The base camp was set up in an old rubber plantation in normal Aussie humor we were greeted by these signs.photograph, 7th battalion, 5th battalion, rubber plantation -
Orbost & District Historical Society
reference, June 20 1916
This reference is part of the Lawless Collection. The Lawless family lived in Orbost from 1907 - c 1920. John Francis Lawless had a saddlery shop. He died at an early age - 47 years - June 7 1912, leaving his wife, Elizabeth and seven children. The eldest son, Victor Rowland lawless volunteered for serv ice in WW1 but did not leave Australia because of illness. The second son, Edward Vincent Lawless (b 1895 d 1917) worked for McCoy & Co. in Orbost, coachbuilding, undertakers, general blacksmiths and farriers, prior to enlisting in WW1. He was trained as a signaller and was sent to France where he was killed in action on 9.10.1917. Elizabeth Lawless worked as a ladies' nurse (midwife) in Orbost prior to leaving the district in 1920. She lived to 6.6.1975 aged 104 years.These personal documents, photographs and books give an insight into the human element of World War 1 ensuring that those who were part of the Orbost community and died while playing a vital role during this time are remembered.A photocopy of a reference given to Edward Lawless when he enlisted for service in WW1.It is signed by J.Y. McCoy his employer.Signed by J. Y. McCoy General Blacksmiths Wolseley Street Orbost June 20 1916lawless-family reference ww1 mccoy-blacksmith -
Bendigo Military Museum
Sign - SIGNS, TAC
These signs were used on vehicles. Note that .2) has a key hole in it..1) Steel TAC sign: Side A - Blue, yellow & red bands. No. 10 painted overall. Side B - Drab olive colour, black No 10 painted overall. .2) Steel TAC sign: Side A - Plain blue, with No. 6 over 296 painted in white. Side B - No. 6 296 painted in white. .3) Steel TAC sign: Side A - Drab olive with No. 1 over MSU, painted in black. Side B - Not painted..1) On olive side: “H U Coy 1 Boe Test. ASM S/Sgt L R Magnussen” .2) Side A: “DSU Broadmeadows L/CP Nisbet”military history-army, vehicles -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Drawing - Frank Ferrier, Pencil drawing, Dr Mike Birrell, 1996
Frank "Megs" Ferrier was born in Queenscliff in 1911 and fished between 1926 and 1989 on a Couta boat 'Eva JF27''One of the founding fathers of the Queenscliff Maritime MuseumFramed pencil drawing of prominent Queenscliff fisherman Frank 'Megs' Ferrier signed by artist Dr Mike Birrell 1996. One of a series of 10 drawings entitled 'The Old Salts'A framed pencil drawing of Frank Megs Ferrier, signed by the artist'eva jf 27', frank ferrier, fishing, couta boats -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Sign, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Caution Trams"
... Signs ...Yellow based metal sign with bracket with block writing CAUTION BEWARE OF TRAMS . Fabricated from sheet steel with metal(steel) strappings on top and one side to form a bracket. Bracket drilled with holes to fix. Sheet metal and strip riveted. Could have been located at depot. Similar signs existed elsewhere.trams, tramways, secv, ballarat, signs, caution sign, depot -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Photograph - Image, 1970s
Established in 1858 by William Chambers and his son Phillip, the Chambers family have been making wine at Rosewood for over six generations. Black and white photograph of an iron roofed building with stainless steel tanks on one side, and sign in front.On sign in photo: "You've found us. The home of Chambers." On back of photo: "Chambers Rosewood" "78% p 27"wineries, north east victoria, wine industry, chambers winery, chambers rosewood, rutherglen winery, rutherglen australia, winemaker -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Reference letter, The Adelaide Steamship Company Limited, 11 March 1921
The letter of reference from the Master, (indecipherable signature), certified that Arthur Oswald Dixon, served on the SS Baldina belonging to the Adelaide Steamship Company, from the 14/12/1920 to 09/03/1921. Mr Dixon was an excellent and very capable officer.Typewritten and signed letter in black ink on thin cream paper.Top left corner: Cable address " Steamship, Adelaide"/ Top right corner: The Adelaide Steamship Co Limited, Adelaide". Signed: CBL Tilmer? (signature of ship master)arthur oswald dixon, masters, seamanship, seamen, sailors, seafarers, officers, crew, adelaide steamship, ss baldina, 1921, merchant navy -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Administrative record, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Car and Bus Mileage", June 1940
Administrative record - "Car and Bus Mileage" for 28 days ended 29th June 1940, lists each electric depot, cable, and bus for each bus route. Includes total to date. Signed by H Guice as Treasurer and Accountant.Yields information about the mmtb tram and bus mileages to June 1940, a few months before the cable system closed.Carbon copy typed foolscap sheet signed F Guicetramways, trams, mmtb, depots, mileages, buses, cable trams, statistics -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Sign - "THIS END RELEASE AIR BEFORE HAND BRAKE IS APPLIED"
Demonstrates how the SEC used painted metal signs to advise and remind staff of procedures for operating equipment.A metal sign painted in red. Hand painted lettering reads "THIS END RELEASE AIR BEFORE HAND BRAKE IS APPLIED" painted in off white. The corners of the sign have been rounded, with a hole made in each corner for attaching to the tram car. The reverse has the number 33 printed in small black lettering. The back of the sign has not been painted and has a rusted surface finish. The plate is slightly buckled.The number 33 is written in black on the reverse.tramways sign, painted signage for trams -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, WW1, C. WW1
Photo of unit of L.R.O.C. in WW1and separate photo of two soldiers stranding around an artillery piece with other guns in background during WW1..1) Photo of 24 Australian soldiers posed in 4 rows on steps in front of an unidentified building with identification of unit on a sign. 2.) Photo of two Australian soldiers standing around an artillery gun with a camp and other guns in background.Sign in photo - "HQ 3rd Australian L.R.O.C."lroc, ww1, photos -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Document - Administrative order 20 Light Horse
The 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) was raised in 1920 as part of the 3rd Cavalry Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Division, Citizen Military Forces, with Headquarters at Seymour and depots along the Goulburn Valley from Mansfield to Tocumwal in southern NSW. In December 1941, 20th Light Horse (Victorian Mounted Rifles) converted from horse to mechanised, initially as 20th Motor Regiment. In 1943 the Regiment was deployed to Merauke, Dutch New Guinea. Upon its return in April 1945, the Regiment was redesignated 20th Pioneer Battalion. It was disbanded following the end of the war. 20th Light Horse was the only light horse regiment to serve overseas in WWII.Rare document from Light Horse Regiment at beginning of WWIIFour page type - written Camp Administrative Order No.1 dated 9 February 1939 signed by Captain W.B. Maguire, Acting Adjutant 20th Light Horse Regiment. Contains instructions for the movement of men, horses and equipment to a Camp of training at Broadmeadows, Victoria.Signed on Page 4 " W.B. Maguire "20 light horse, training, broadmeadows -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Sign - Adhesive label, 1980's?
... Signs ...Adhesive sign or label for use in tramcars that required passengers to offer seats for disabled or elderly passengers. Possibly the MMTB era as no logo on the label. Three copies held.trams, tramways, signs, tramcars, passengers, by laws -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Sign, Ballarat School of Mines and Industries Illuminated Sign, 1991
This sign was originally fixed to the Administration Building in Lydiard Street South. The Ballarat School of Mines Council Minutes of 19 August 1953 records that the quotation of Claude Neon Signs (Victoria) for five pounds 15 shillings. Colour photograph of an illuminated sign used at the Ballarat School of Mines. In 2020 it is displayed in 'The Workshop' cafe in the SMB Campus Flecknoe building.The School of Mines and Industriesballarat school of mines, illuminated sign, neon sign -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s, Keith Caldwell, 12/03/1962 12:00:00 AM
... Signs ...Yields information about the timetable board inside the shelter at the City terminus or Tramway Centre.Agfa colour slide, white cardboard mount, photo by Keith Caldwell on 12/3/1962 of: The timetable board / sign inside the Shelter at the city terminus giving times for trams leaving the "Tramway Centre"In ink "Ballarat 12.3.62"tramways, trams, shelters, timetables, signs -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Sign - Tram Stop - "Hail Cars Here"
... signs ...Indicated or provided a location to tram drivers and passengers of a tram stop that trams had to be hailed or signaled to stop or to alight. Most tram stops were of this style.Demonstrates the form of tram stop that the MMTB used in Melbourne that trams had to be signaled to stop at. Phased out from the mid 1970's. Similar signs used by the SEC in Ballarat and Bendigo. Sign - Tram Stop - Hail Cars Here - rounded with flat sections on either side for fitting to a small pole, enamel finish with white background and red top and bottom stripes. Black enamel on rear.tram stop, signs, mmtb, trams, tramways