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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NORMAN OLIVER COLLECTION: SPEECH NOTES. STATE ELECTION. 10 MAY 1955
The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Six pages of typed notes titled ' Broadcast talk. 3BO. May 10th 1955'. Topics include : voting instructions, Mrs Weber - campaign secretary and ex-member of Parliament, announcement of his Policy Speech at the Capital Theatre in the presence of the leader of the Country Party Sir Herbert Hyland, and other campaign matters.bendigo, hospital, speech notes, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo. victorian state election 1955. country party. ivy weber. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NORMAN OLIVER COLLECTION: SPEECH NOTES 18TH APRIL (1951?)
Norman Oliver collection. Councillor and sometime Mayor of the City of Bendigo. Twenty pages of typed notes with the date 18th April written in pencil in the margin of the front page. Found in sequence of 1951 notes. Topics include the Library, and subtitled paragraphs on the Floral display, the Commonwealth Jubilee bicycle relay, the City Council meeting, Anzac Day, the City Engineer's Department, the Town Planning conference, Playing grounds and the Combined schools centenary sports meeting.bendigo, council, speech notes, councillor norman oliver, sometime mayor of bendigo. radio station 3bo 'the mayor speaks'. bendigo centenary 1951. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NORMAN OLIVER COLLECTION: SPEECH NOTES 25 JULY 1951
The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Fifteen pages of typed notes headed Mayoral Report 25 July 1951. Corrections in green ink. In the format he used for his talk on 3BO 'The Mayor Speaks'. Topics include : Melbourne Lord Mayor's Ball, the traffic inspector, the cattle markets, the Korean War, Sewerage works, the City Engineer.bendigo, council, speech notes, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo, 3bo 'the mayor speaks' -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NORMAN OLIVER COLLECTION: SPEECH NOTES 11 JULY 1951
The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Fifteen typed pages headed Mayors Report 11 July 1951. In the format he used for his weekly talk on 3BO 'The Mayor Speaks'. Topics include : Australian Library Association, the Rosalind Park Land Bill, assistant engineer's house, the Transport Regulation Act, the Lighting Committee, the Engineer's Report,bendigo, council, speech notes, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo. 3bo 'the mayor speaks'. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NORMAN OLIVER COLLECTION: SPEECH NOTES 4 JULY 1951
The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Fifteen typed pages headed Mayoral Report 4th July 1951. In the format he used for his weekly talk on 3BO 'The Mayor Speaks'. Topics include : Bendigo Centenary, the Public Works Department, traffic control, taxi size and rules, expenditure without notice of motion, town planning, and bus services.bendigo, council, speech notes, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo. 3bo 'the mayor speaks'. bendigo centenary 1951. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NORMAN OLIVER COLLECTION: SPEECH NOTES 4 APRIL 1951
The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Sixteen typed pages, the date 4.4.51 written at the top of first page. Some corrections in red ink. In the format for his talks on 3BO 'The Mayor Speaks'. Topics include : Bendigo Easter Fair, the Bowling Carnival, the Bendigo Bands, police cooperation at the Fair, Bendigo Grass Tennis Courts, Parks and Gardens Committee.bendigo, council, speech notes, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. 3bo 'the mayor speaks'. mayor. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - NATIONAL COUNCIL OF WOMEN OF VICTORIA BENDIGO BRANCH COLLECTION: SCRAPBOOK
Scrapbook with a coloured front and back, It has an illustration of a child holding a patched umbrella. She is wearing a mauve dress with spots and patches with yellow shoes and black bodice. An echidna holding a yellow daisy is at her feet. Attached to the front cover is a piece of card with: N.C. W. Bendigo Newspaper Cuttings 1986 - 1991. Cuttings cover many Bendigo topics . Also stuck to the front with sticky tape is: National Council of Women of Victoria Incorporated.organisation, women, national council of women, national council of women of victoria bendigo branch collection, ncwv scrap book -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Magazine - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: 'TABLE TOPICS' AND 'TABLEWARE TIMES'
2 magazines - (i) 'Table Topics,' - The magazine of the Royal Doulton Tableware Division Autumn 1971. Printed in England by Warwick Savage Ltd. Burslem. (ii) 'Tableware Times,' - Royal Doulton No. 1 Summer 1971. Editor David Allen. Printed by Warwick Savage Ltd. Burslem. Both magazines are in a brown envelope addressed to Mrs. Lydia Chancellor 68 Panton St., Golden Sq., Victoria Australia. Dated 7-7-71.handcrafts, ceramics, lydia chancellor collection, collection, magazines, royal doulton, pottery, ceramics, recreations, amusements, table ware, industries, handcrafts, ceramics -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NORMAN OLIVER COLLECTION: MAYOR SPEAKS 7 MAY 1965
The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Three typed pages titled 'Mayor Speaks May 7th 1965'. The first page has been torn across the bottom. Topics include : Bendigo Technical College expansion, school visit to the Town Hall, a doll exhibition organised by the Inner Wheel Club, the Cancer Appeal, and McDonald House for deaf children.bendigo, council, report, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo. bendigo technical college. mcdonald house. -
Mont De Lancey
Book, W. Fream, LL.D, Elements of Agriculture A Textbook, 1892
An English textbook for elementary work on Agriculture adapted for use in rural and other schools and classes.A plain blue hardcover textbook, Elements of Agriculture by W. Fream, LL.D. The spine has the title, author symbol for The Royal Agricultural Society of England, price 2/6 and the publisher John Murray written in gold lettering. it has three parts to the contents, the soil, the plant and the animal along with an Index of plants and a general index. At the back there are listed pamphlets published by the Society and books relevant to the topic. Diagrams, illustrations, tables and charts are included. 450p.non-fictionAn English textbook for elementary work on Agriculture adapted for use in rural and other schools and classes.agriculture, farming -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book - School Exercise Book, 1960
The 'Vana' exercise book has a red & white cover with blue text. Used for Projects the book has a ruled page opposite a blank page which was used to illustrate the topic being taught. This is a standard exercise book approved by the Victorian Education Department. The back cover has Arithmetical Tables & the Multiplication Table. It is marked 'Health' and was used Glen COSHAM whilst attending Nott Street State School, Port Melbourne in 1960. Health Bookeducation - primary schools, nott street state school, glen cosham, victorian education department -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book - School Exercise Book, 1960
The 'Vana' exercise book has a red & white cover with blue text. Used for Projects the book has a ruled page opposite a blank page which was used to illustrate the topic being taught. This is a standard exercise book approved by the Victorian Education Department. The back cover has Arithmetical Tables & the Multiplication Table. It is marked 'Social Studies' and was used Glen COSHAM whilst attending Nott Street State School, Port Melbourne in 1960. Social Studies, keep your book tidyeducation - primary schools, nott street state school, glen cosham, victorian education department -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ABBOTT COLLECTION: ANTI TANK BARBED WIRE, 1940's
Two pages of typewritten notes entitled 'Anti Tank Barbed Wire, another Australian Invention'. It describes the manufacture of Barblok barbed wire. There is also mention of two other inventions by members of the Abbott family, the 'Scalebuoy' and PIV gear. There are 2 copies of these notes.topic, barblok barbed wire, h.a. abbott, r.h.s. abbott, barblok, barbed wire, scalebuoy, piv gear -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Map - MINING PLAN, Circa 1880's
Mining Plan: showing the following companies: New Chum and Victoria Co., South Victoria Co., Lansell's 180, Victoria Quartz Mining Co.topic, mining, plans, mining in bendigo, new chum and victoria co., south victoria co., lansell's 180, victoria quartz ming co. -
Vision Australia
Audio (item) - Sound recording, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, Around the Institute: January 25, 2005
Around the Institute was a weekly program consisting of interviews around a specific topic, undertaken by host Corey Nassau. January 25: Great Victorian Bike ride, Score Camp, Space Camp and Sydney trip with Guide Dogs Australia – Natasha Patterson. royal victorian institute for the blind, radio shows -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Poem, Poems by Legatee Eric Serman, 1938
Eight poems written by Legatee Eric Serman on various topics, written in the 1930s. The titles include: The Tree; My Lady; My Garden; In Georgian Days; Sunset at Lakes Entrance and The Gate. Some are on Legacy letterhead. Eric Serman was president in 1928.A record of Legatee Eric Serman a past president of Legacy.Handwritten poems by Legatee Eric Serman - President 1928-29.past presidents, eric serman -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - TRAINING NOTES, Brief for 3 Div Staff Officers Course, 3 Mar 73
The topic of the notes is 'Dumping'. Dumping is the placing on the ground of stocks over and above those normally held. The term 'dumping' usually applies to combat zones. Part of the Kevin John Herdman, No. 397661, Collection. See Catalogue No. 5942P for details of his service record.Cream coloured foolscap sized manila folder containing pages of notes in black type. Title and name of author on front cover. Each is printed on brown dymo tape. Pages secured to folder with an adjustable metal fastener.On front cover in brown dymo tape: “BRIEF FOR 3 DIV STAFF OFFICERS COURSE, 3 MAR 73” On bottom RH corner of cover in dymo tape: “CAPT. K. J. HERDMAN”.dumping, training notes, kevin john herdman -
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 -
Vision Australia
Audio (item) - Sound recording, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, Around the Institute: June 28, 2005
Around the Institute was a weekly program consisting of interviews around a specific topic, undertaken by host Corey Nassau. June 28: New name for amalgamated organisation – Stephen Jolley and Gerard Menses, Six week study tour of European orthoptists – Marisa Bielenberg.royal victorian institute for the blind, radio shows -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Cassell, Petter, Galpin & Co, Popular Educator Vol. 5
Green/black clothcovered book of 412 pages. Includes illustrations and topics such as Knights Templar, Red Cross Knights, Lesson in Architecture, botany, arithmetic, algebra, static forces, Cambridge University, chemistry, latin, Euclid, fossils, geology, Greek, Electricity, German, Organic Chemistry, shells, pearls, North America, nightshades, the Thirty Years War, commerce, reflection of light, book-keeping, mosses, South America, hydrostatics, camera obscura, London UniversityStamped 'Springs Public Libray'cambridge university, knights templar, red cross knights, organic chemistry, north america, thirty years war, south america, camera obscura, london university, springs public library -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NORMAN OLIVER COLLECTION: SPEECH NOTES 1949-1971
The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Eighteen pages of typed notes, undated. Found in the speech notes of mid 1951. In the format he used for his talks on 3BO 'The Mayor Speaks'. Topics include : Traffic regulations, projected caravan site, Bendigo Centenary celebrations, the Bendigo Creek, trade waste especially from the Kia Ora factory, and social events.bendigo, council, speech notes, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo. 3bo 'the mayor speaks'. bendigo centenary 1951. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NORMAN OLIVER COLLECTION: SPEECH NOTES 18 JULY 1951
The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Fifteen pages of typed notes headed Mayoral Report 18 July 1951. There is no page 11. In the format he used for his weekly talk on 3BO 'The Mayor speaks'. Topics include : garbage issues, traffic, Blanket Fund Appeal, Bendigo Centenary, Emergency Housekeeping Service, Parks and Garden, City Engineer, and social events.bendigo, council, speech notes, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. 3bo the mayor speaks. mayor of bendigo. bendigo centenary 1951. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - GOLDEN SQUARE LAUREL STREET P.S. COLLECTION: THE PICTORIAL METHOD OF TEACHING THE FIRST STEPS IN AR
Book with red cover and black printing. Inside front cover and first page is navy blue. Title of the book is: The Pictorial Method of Teaching the First Steps in Arithmetic (Advanced Kindergarten). By Henry Finch Rix, B.A. Printed by Peacock Bros, Collins Street, Melbourne in 1897. Some topics in the book include Common Faults in Number Teaching, tables, Methods of Teaching, Pictorial Analysis of Numbers, Money Tables and Practical Aids to Number Teaching by the Pictorial Method.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square laurel street p.s. collection - the pictorial method of teaching the first steps in arithmetic (advanced kindergarten)., henry finch rix b.a., peacock bros, george robertson & co, cecil j houston, wesley college melbourne, john hartley, robert craig, chas r long -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NORMAN OLIVER COLLECTION: SPEECH NOTES 13 JUNE 1951
The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Sixteen pages of typed notes dated 13 June 1951. In the format he used for his talk on the weekly 3BO 'The Mayor Speaks'. Topics include : Bendigo Centenary, the Bendigo Chamber of Commerce, the Library Board, Sir Ralph Gibson, Mayor of Fremantle, weekend sport, King's Birthday football, and the night football match.bendigo, council, speech notes, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo. 3bo 'the mayor speaks'. bendigo centenary 1951. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NORMAN OLIVER COLLECTION: SPEECH NOTES 7 JUNE 1951
The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Thirteen typed pages dated 7 June 1951. In the format he used for his weekly talk on 3BO 'The Mayor Speaks'. Topics include : taxis, Golden Square Bowling Club, the Garbage collector, the Showgrounds conveniences, the Bendigo Centenary, the Mayor's Blanket Appeal, the Mayoral Ball, the King's Birthday Honour List, Lands Reclamation.bendigo, council, speech notes, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo. 3bo ' the mayor speaks'. bendigo centenary 1951. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NORMAN OLIVER COLLECTION: SPEECH NOTES
The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Twenty pages of typed notes for his radio talk. Undated, but in a bundle with others dated 1950-51. Corrections in blue ink. Topics include: flooding in Bendigo, the Engineer's Report, the Aerodrome and land reclamation, decentralised industries, street trees, noxious trades, the Medical Officer's Report, weights and measures, garbage, and new engineering staff.bendigo, council, speech notes, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo. 3bo -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Competition Game, Estimated 1900-1910
A collectionof light pink/orange cards in a box (6) is part of a Coles Book Arcade Competition Card Series. This one is called "Advertisement Evening". The cards are kept in a cardboard box and have the answers to the questions on the cards. Peach colour card, folded in half, printed in black. Front has simple graphics and text. Inside opens out to single spread listing 24 questions and space to answer them. Back page lists other competition topics.COMPETITION GAMES / E.W. COLE / BOOK ARCADE / MELBOURNE.cole's book arcade, advertisements, quiz, competition games -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Legal record - Letter Book
Letter Book with alphabetised index for the duration 3/06/1872 to 15/10/1872 - not attributed to any organisation / office (more research required). Register covers assigned letter number and brief description registered as 72/2028 to 72/5689 (over pages 3 to 444), handwritten in black ink. Letters cover a broad range of topics / responses such a "no objection". Green heavy card covers with red faux leather spine and worn corners.Spine marked Letter Book, 3/06/1872 to 15/10/1872.letter book, solicitor -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NORMAN OLIVER COLLECTION: SPEECH NOTES 16 MARCH 1951
The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71. Nineteen pages of typed notes. The date, 16/3/51, is written in ink in the left-hand margin. Notes for his weekly talk on 3BO 'The Mayor Speaks'. Topics include Bendigo Centenary celebrations, the Recruiting Drive, progress with Public Works, the Swimming Pool, the visit of the Premier, the Countess of Albemarle, the ANA Conference, and the library.bendigo, council, speech notes, norman joseph oliver -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Carl Segnit, Hugh Ballment, "More Tram Images - of a journey through Australia and New Zealand", 2014
Book - 130 pages+ card cover + jacket, perfect bound, portrait format, titled "More Tram Images - of a journey through Australia and New Zealand" by Hugh Ballment, published by Hugh Ballment. Design by Carl Segnit. Published 2014. Has a table of preface by Hugh and table of contents, listing the cities covered and topics and is DVD titled "trams from the 1950's - Adelaide, Sydney, Ballarat, Hobart, Melbourne, Bendigo, Launceston, Perth, Paramatta and Wellington.trams, tramways, australian trams, new zealand tramways, melbourne, cable trams