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Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Domestic object - Floor Polisher, Hoover Ltd. Great Britain, 1950
The history of Hoover dates back to the early 1900s and directly to Mr. James M. Spangler, an American janitor who invented the first vacuum cleaner to assist in dealing with his asthma. Originally founded in Ohio in 1908, Hoover Limited became a registered company in the United Kingdom in 1919. The first factory, in Perivale, Middlesex, England, opened in 1932. Hoover became the undisputed leader in the floor-cleaning market, so much so that in USA vacuuming became referred to as “hoovering”. This model was widely advertised in Australia from 1952 to 1958. Advertisements referred to it as “The Wonderful Hoover Floor Polisher”. It came complete with Scrubbers, Felt Pads, Lambswool Pads and Built - in Head Light and in 1952 sold for £32/8/-, or could be purchased with a deposit of £8 and weekly payments of 15/-. They claimed that the Hoover Polisher would take the drudgery out a woman’s work and appealed to men by saying the lambswool pads could be used to perfectly polish the headlights and duco of cars.This item is represented of domestic appliances used throughout Australia in the 1950s and 1960sAn upright Hoover electric polisher made from die-cast aluminium with Bakelite outer casing and electrical components.On plate attached to back: THE HOOVER ELECTRIC POLISHER MODEL 0212A./TRADE MARK D.C. OR A.C. 0-60) CYCLES VOLTS / 300 WATTS RATING SERIAL NOPF 533695 PROTECTED BY PATENTS, REGISTERED DESIGNS AND TRADE MARKS IN GREAT BRITAIN AND THE PRINCIPAL COUNTRIES OF THE WORLD MADE BY HOOVER LTD. GREAT BRITAINhoover appliances, domestic appliances -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Plans - 2 Southern Hydro - Bogong Power Development and 1 Poster - Hydro-Electricity
Southern Hydro owned the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme in 2006. Southern Hydro owned the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme in 2006.Laminated A3 sheets The two Southern Hydro Bogong Power Development are black and white. 1. Tunnel and Civil Works / Power Station / Cross Section Sheet 4 of 6 Dated: June 2006 (Also see KVHS 1438) 2. Bogong Power / Development Waterway. Waterway Plan & Longsection / with Boreholes & Seismic Lines (Also see KVHS 1438) 3. Title: Hydro-Electricity in blue at the top and half-way down a blue and brown diagram titled 'Hydro-Electric Power Station'. At the bottom the title 'What is a watt?' southern hydro 2006, bogong power development -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - T C WATTS & SON COLLECTION: 17 STERNBERG STREET, BENDIGO, 1928
Edward Claude Binns (1900-1979) was born in Swan Hill to Edward and Helen (nee Dietz) Binns. He was a salesman and lived at 17 Sternberg Street with his wife Eva Mabel (nee Court) who he married in 1926. They had previously lived at 53 Williamson Street, Bendigo.Black and white photograph mounted on rectangular brown board. House, tiled hipped roof. With large portico and brick and concrete pillared verandah. Double front door two double hung windows. Weatherboard and rough cast. Woven wire fence. On back of photo:' T.C. Watts & Son, Ted Binns (name unclear) Sternberg St., October 1928. Dr. Gretton-Watson, tenant at 35/- week, 5 rooms and sleepout. Mrs. C. Morris Owner £2750, gas heater' On front of photo, written in pen ' 17 Sternberg Street'.bendigo, business, t c watts and son, binns -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO AGRICULTURAL & HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY CERTIFICATE OF MERIT, 1890
Bendigo Agricultural & Horticultural Society Certificate of Merit. Awarded to Miss. H. Maru for Third Prize for Crochet work. 15th & 16th October 1890. Signed by President and Secretary. Photos of animals on front. DR 282 on back. On small accompanying card - From Glasier & Watts (late D.G. Coope) established 1871 Carvers & Gliders. Picture frame manufacturers etc. Old frames repaired and re-gilt. Map plans mounted & varnished plaques plush & ornamental work. Art Gallery. Bath Buildings. Mitchell street. Bendigo.document, certificate, personal -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Letter copying press, Late 19th century
A letter copying press was first developed by James Watt in 1780. Copying clerks were employed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to copy letters and documents. In this press a sheet of oiled paper was inserted next to a dampened piece of tissue in the copying book. An unblotted letter written in special copying ink was then inserted with its face up against the back of the tissue. The book was then put into the press and screwed down tightly for a few minutes, depending on how many copies were being made. Many of these old letter books with important historical information still clearly legible survive today. This letter copying press is of great interest as it shows how letters and documents were duplicated in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It is of relevance to the Warrnambool and District Historical Society as its historical collection includes many letter books with copies of letters and documents relating to our local history.This is a metal letter copying press. It has a rectangular base with an over-arching curved metal piece and a handle which was able to be turned around to screw down a book. The press has been painted black at some stage but is now partly corroded. vintage letter books, history of warrnambool -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Glenfern
This file contains four items about the Watson family, sometime owners of Glenfern. Photocopy of Thomas Lauder Watson family tree, great grandfather of the Watsons of Glenfern, period 1820 to 1988. Photocopy of James Watson and Agnes Montgomery Bookman wedding certificate dated 20/06/1883. Photocopy of Thomas Watson birth certificate 17/10/1816. Photocopy of article on Thomas Greenless Watson, 1859-1912, parliamentary official. Article on his schooling, and his further business history, his marriage details and tribute from Premier William Watt, 1871-1946.watson thomas lauder, watson james, brookman agnes montgomery, watson jessie, watson thomas, watson thomas greenless, watson kathleen, hall kathleen, glendora, house names, nepean highway, elsternwick, offices of parliament -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Photograph - Elsternwick Club, Sandham Street, 19, Elsternwick
An undated black and white photograph (90mm x 140mm) of the exterior of the Elsternwick Club Building at Sandham Street. A postcard advertising the opening of the Tabaret at the Elsternwick Club in 1996, with four historic photographs of the club included on the front. The file also includes an original colour site plan (300mm x 290mm) of the Club’s premises prepared by Thomas Watts and Son Architects and also a colour photocopy of this plan. Also included in the file is a copy of a one page document which provides basic information about the Elsternwick Club building and includes an illustration (115mm x 85mm) of the exterior of the Club.st georges road, elsternwick, elsternwick club, thomas watts and son -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photograph Clover Dam, Clover Dam Circa 1940, circa 1940s to 1950s
As part of the push to cut electricity costs and diversify supply, the Victorian Government (circa 1930) implemented the conversion strategy from mainly brown coal supply to hydro - electricity. The Kiewa Hydroelectric Scheme became the largest scheme of its kind in the State Of Victoria and the second largest scheme in Australia. This dam was constructed to supply water to feed four turbines (62 mega watts) at the West Kiewa Power Station. This was at the forefront of sustainable "Green" energy. Costs associated with power supplies is still a major incentive of governments, however environmentally friendly alternatives such as wind and nuclear have also made inroads. The Kiewa valley and its surrounding alpine catchment were looked at(Victorian State Government), from the beginning of the twentieth century as a source of alternate power for an every increasing demand for electricity by growing population and heavy industrial ares within Melbourne City and State regions. Construction of dams, such as Clover Dam provided the large quantity holding areas of water required to turn the turbines at the various power stations to provide the electricity needed. The impact of these controls by moderating water run off from the alpine regions is beneficial in reducing flooding from thawing of snow on the alps. This by-product allows agriculture and grazing to be less vulnerable to seasonal flooding thereby resulting in a more stable annual production level.Reproduction (scanned) of a black and white photo of Clover Dam circa 1940. The paper used is KodakXtraLife II paperThe reverse side of photo " KodakXtraLife II paperdams, pondage, hydro electricity, power stations, clover dam, secv -
Lake Bolac & District Historical Society
black & white photograph, Lake Bolac Football Club Premiers, 1935
Lake Bolac Football Club, 1935 Premiers of the Hamilton League. Game played at Dunkeld. Players: back left - J Lacy, Leo O'Rorke, Jim Wills, Col Graham, Don Graham, Neil (Rusty) Graham, Alec McMaster, Pat Murphy. 2nd Row - JT Murray, Murray Rees, Lloyd Osmond, Martin Quinlivan (Capt.), Bern Nicholson, Lou Duncan, Norm Kinnersley (Vice C.). Front - Cliff Murray (Trainer), George Hucker, Ian Robertson, Jack Veale (mascot), Bill Watson, Fred Drever, Watt Nicholson (Trainer).lake bolac, football club, drever, duncan, graham, hucker, kinnersley, lacy, mcmaster, murphy, murray, nicholson, o'rorke, osmond, quinlivan, rees, robertson, veale, watson, wills -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, 1890
This photograph is part of the Mary Gilbert Collection. This photo shows the first Orbost State School which is now known as Ruskin Street Primary School. "The 19th of March 1886 proved an important day in the lives of many early settlers in the Orbost area, because on this day the Orbost State School opened. The fact that the school had first operated temporarily in a leased building, and on a half-time basis with SS2745 Jarrahmond, did not dampen the enthusiasm of the local inhabitants as they saw their offspring commence their education under the guidance of HT Campbell Mackay. However he remained in charge only until 12th of May 1886. The second HT, John Rowe, served until 1908. On 30th of June 1887, a portable room was provided; it being brought to the area by schooner. The school now had accommodation for 30 pupils; the teacher's welfare was considered because quarters of two rooms were attached. As the population increased so did the needs of the school. This was reflected in the provision of a larger classroom in 1898. During 1910-11 the first approaches were made to the Department for the establishment of a HES in Orbost and this became a reality in 1912. Orbost HES supplied post-primary education in the district until a high school was built in 1948. When fire destroyed the school in 1941 local halls were used as classrooms until a new school was built. Work was quite rapid and a new brick structure was opened by the Hon. A. E. Lind, MLA, on 13th of February 1942. This new building was a fine type of school of which both the pupils and the HT Leslie Collins were indeed proud. But Orbost continued to develop and the new school was soon overtaxed. This resulted in the erection of two Bristol classrooms in 1947. By 1950, when the school population had reached 500 pupils the opening of the new school at Orbost North was welcomed by all concerned. In 1963 the Department purchased land diagonally opposite the school and developed it as a playing area. In 1965 two LTCs were opened in November, and in October 1968 the Brodribb School building was moved to SS2744 Orbost for use as a general purpose room." (re.f Schools East Gippsland")This item is associated with education in Orbost.A black / white photograph showing a group of children posed in front of a wooden school building. A sign on the building has "STATE SCHOOL No. 2744"3127.1 - "front row left is W.J. Cameron" 3127.2 - "Teachers, Mr Rowe, Miss Lucy Watt (sewing) back row Mrs Kerr (Hilda Temple) Miss Hofen back left W. Roadknight 4 from left back Annie Cameron 1 left centre row" 3127.3 - as per above education-orbost state-school-orbost -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Photograph - Image, Alf L. Bowden, c1924
Black and white group photograph of 15 men and the Minister at the side of the Church of England Rutherglen. Mounted on cardboard.Written on back: "Circa 1923/24. Back row - ___, Farrell, J. Stanton, H. Turner. 2nd row - G. Barnes, W. Backman, S. Bray, E. Furze, Bert Furze. Front - H. William, Neville, C. Judd, Rev. James Watt, G. Chandler, Mr. Chandler, F. Uren." churches, anglican church, farrell, stanton, turner, barnes, backman, bray, furze, williams, neville, chandler, uren -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - VMR Officers 1949
The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Black and white photograph of group of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles officers in officers' mess at camp, Puckapunyal, 1949.Sgt Gardner (behind bar) Camp 1949 / L to R Capt. R McDermott, / Capt. K Menzies, Capt. S. / Leslie, Capt. Andy Guildchrist / Lt Col. T Fogarty, Maj. F / Pearson, Lt Armstrong / Capt. B. Shannon, Capt. White / Capt. Bacon, Capt. E. Wattsvmr, puckapunyal, annual camp, mess, officer -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Anglo-Australasian Photographic Company, The Old Crossing-Place at Fernshawe, c. 1876
Nicholas Caire was born on Guernsey in the Channel Islands in 1837. He arrived in Adelaide with his parents in about 1860. In 1867, following photographic journeys in Gippsland, he opened a studio in Adelaide. From 1870 to 1876 he lived and worked in Talbot in Central Victoria. In 1876 he purchased T. F. Chuck's studios in the Royal Arcade Melbourne. In 1885, following the introduction of dry plate photography, he began a series of landscape series, which were commercially successful. As a photographer, he travelled extensively through Victoria, photographing places few of his contemporaries had previously seen. He died in 1918. Reference: Jack Cato, 'Caire, Nicholas John (1837–1918)', Australian Dictionary of Biography.An original, rare photograph from the series 'Views of Victoria: General Series' by the photographer, Nicholas Caire (1837-1918). The series of 60 photographs that comprise the series was issued c. 1876 and reinforced a neo-Romantic view of the Australian landscape to which a growing nationalist movement would respond. Nicholas Caire was active as a photographer in Australia from 1858 until his death in 1918. His vision of the Australian bush and pioneer life had a counterpart in the works of Henry Lawson and other nationalist poets, authors and painters.Albumen silver photograph mounted on boardInscription on reverse: ‘In the distance among the foliage can be seen the New Bridge across the River Watt. Previous to its erection, the only means of crossing over to the township was across the fallen trees, which are of prodigious dimensions. The River, as may be seen, is very rapid, and, though shallow, it contains a great quantity of fish of a somewhat moderate size.’nicholas caire (1837-1918), landscape photography -
Disability Sport & Recreation Victoria
Photo, Allan Studios, Paravics Sports Club
Founded in 1962, the ParaVics Sports Club (now Disability Sports and Recreation Victoria) was established to help a group of eight athletes with disability compete in national and international sporting competitions.Black and white photo of members of the Paravics Sports Club, circa the 1960s.Handwritten (in pen) notes of those in photo Standing: Herb Sanderson, Geoff Luke, Cyril Thomas, Bruno Moretti. Ross Tong, Alan Yeomans, Graeme Ball, Ian Duckling, Ivan Watts, Bill Ingrams, Tony Crisp Maker's mark stamp: ALLAN STUDIOS COLLINGWOOD WHEN RE-ORDERING QUOTE NO. 9259 POS. 7Aparavics sports club, disabled sports, wheelchair sport, herb sanderson, geoff luke, cyril thomas, bruno moretti, ross tong, alan yeomans, graeme ball, ian duckling, ivan watt, bill ingrams, tony crisp -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Postcard - Image, Kodak, 1918
Owned by Ella Thompson and donated by her daughter in law. Black and white postcard photograph of 23 women of the Rutherglen Hockey Team pre 1920.On back of card: "Hockey Team. pre 1920" Separate hand-written sheet identifies most of the players: "Back row l to r:- Glady Warren, Phyllis Williams (later Mrs Ted Buscall) Marion Chandler, Anne Sims (later Mrs Fred Gunter) Mrs Watt (wife of Rev Watt - Anglican Minister) Dolly Robbins, Ella Thompson (later Mrs David Terrill) Gert Owens, Alice Hawking (later Mrs Roy Ready) ______, ______, Nellie Burch (later Mrs Daniel O'Donoghue) ______; Front row l to r:- Beryl Warren, Jessie Grantham (later Mrs Brown) Jean Grantham, ______, ______, Anne Grantham, Glady Blowers, ______, Glady Williams (later Mrs Gerald Morris)"ladies hockey team, glady warren, phyllis williams, phyllis buscall, marion chandler, annie sims, annie gunter, mrs watt, reverend watt, dolly robbins, ella thompson, ella terrill, gert owens, alice hawking, alice ready, nellie burch, nellie o'donoghue, beryl warren, jessie grantham, jessie brown, jean grantham, anne grantham, glady blowers, glady williams, gladdy morris -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Letter - Caulfield Common School
There are two documents of correspondence covering a brief history and the establishment in 1863of Caulfield Common School, Glenhuntly Road. 1.The first is a photocopy of a hand written letter with attachments to thr Board of Education dated 16/03/1864 from T.W. Watts (Hall of Commerce). The attachment gives more detail about the history and establishment of the Caulfield Common School. 2.The second document is a photocopy of the school’s correspondence from 1865. The third document is an article from Melbourne Weekly Bayside 09/05/2012. It is about the Caulfield Primary School which was originally Caulfield Common School, the article has a short history of the school.webb george h.f., franas richard, watts t.w. mr., chambers mr., cummins mr., stephen mr., topp mr., cowie mr., lewis mr., mcfarland mr., miller mr., renwick mr., poole w. rev., caulfield, glen eira road, glen huntly road, glenhuntly road, croton hurst, caulfield common school, caulfield combined school, caulfield union chapel school, church of england school, caulfield union chapel, church of england, schools, schoolhouses, independent schools, school committees, committee of management, caulfield road board, chapel school committee, church of england school committee -
Orbost & District Historical Society
folder, Orbost Bridges - Snowy River Road Bridges, 1974 1976
This folder was compiled in October 2015 from documents, magazines. papers and photographs donated by David Jellie, engineer in charge 1974 - 1976. In early 1974, as an Engineer with the Country Roads Board, David came to Orbost as the Supervising Engineer for the construction of the new bridges which were part of an 8.4km Orbost bypass road design. This was a major project involving not only a new bridge over the Snowy River (including Lochiel Lagoon), but other bridges over Ashby’s Gulch and Watt’s Gulch. These new bridges were opened in November 1976 with the unveiling of a plaque on the eastern end of the $2.4M Snowy River Bridge. (ref. May Leatch)This item is a useful reference tool on the construction history of the Snowy River Road bridges.A white plastic folder - Orbost Bridges - Snowy River Road Bridges. it contains newspaper articles, booklets, photographs and documents relating to the construction of the Snowy River Road Bridge in 1974 -1976.on front cover - 1974 - 76 ORBOST / SNOWY RIVER ROAD BRIDGES * construction * photos * articles * plans Donated by David Jellie Oct 2015snowy-river-bridges jellie-david -
Orbost & District Historical Society
newspaper, Snowy River Mail, 1.12.1976
In early 1974, as an Engineer with the Country Roads Board, David came to Orbost as the Supervising Engineer for the construction of the new bridges which were part of an 8.4km Orbost bypass road design. This was a major project involving not only a new bridge over the Snowy River (including Lochiel Lagoon), but other bridges over Ashby’s Gulch and Watt’s Gulch. These new bridges were opened in November 1976 with the unveiling of a plaque on the eastern end of the $2.4M Snowy River Bridge. The new bridge, built by the CRB at a cost of $2.4 million, is 1.6 metres above the record flood levels of 1971. (ref. May Leatch) This newspaper contains contemporary reports of a significant event in Orbost.A Snowy River Mail newspaper, dated 1.12.1976. It contains news articles, photographs and advertisements. The main article relates to the official opening of the Snowy River Bridge and the unveiling of a plaque on the eastern approach. It also contains a history of the first Snowy River Bridge.snowy-river-bridge orbost-bridges snowy-river-mail -
Forests Commission Retired Personnel Association (FCRPA)
Radio set, STC Star Radio Telephone
After the 1939 bushfires, the Forests Commission invested heavily in a radically new communications network. After suffering some inevitable delays due to the War, radio VL3AA switched into full operation in October 1945 proudly beaming out 200 watts across the State. The communication systems were regarded at the time to be more technically advanced than the police and the military. These pioneering efforts were directed by Geoff Weste, and later technical experts like Rex Philpot, John Whitehead, Charlie Reisinger and many others who designed, built and repaired most of the radio equipment. There was a dedicated radio laboratory at Surrey Hills in Melbourne.Radio setSTC Star Radio Telephone Type FR5.1.25-STradios, forests commission victoria (fcv) -
Forests Commission Retired Personnel Association (FCRPA)
Radio set
After the 1939 bushfires, the Forests Commission invested heavily in a radically new communications network. After suffering some inevitable delays due to the War, radio VL3AA switched into full operation in October 1945 proudly beaming out 200 watts across the State. The communication systems were regarded at the time to be more technically advanced than the police and the military. These pioneering efforts were directed by Geoff Weste, and later technical experts like Rex Philpot, John Whitehead, Charlie Reisinger and many others who designed, built and repaired most of the radio equipment. There was a dedicated radio laboratory at Surrey Hills in Melbourne.Radio setManufactured by McLeod Electric - Derrinallumradios, forests commission victoria (fcv) -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - H.A. & S.R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: CONDITION OF SALE
Conditions of sale of freehold land & dwelling by private contract dated 2nd April, 1930, issued by T.C. Watts 7 Son licensed Real Estate Agents between R. Fletcher and T.G. Fletcher executors of the will of R.H Fletcher deceased (sellers) and J. Prior (buyer) for land being Crown allotment 5 section 24 at Eaglehawk having frontage to Campbell Street of 85 links by a depth along Church Street of 223.5 links, land described in certificate of title volume 1541 folio 308073, together with all buildings and erection thereon. Price 415 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: LEADERS
Bendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from 2002: Leaders: Lodge No. 52 Centenary officers - Back: R. G. Barby, V. J. Simpkins, I. L. Arbuckle, C. G. Watson. Middle: A. J. Ermel, J. C. Campbell, J. C. Chamney, A. E. Mallalieu, G. McCormick, R. C. Watt, A. H. Johnson, F. R. Boys. Front: N. J. Oliver, J. V. Horton, I. M. Campbell, E. H. Bush, R. L. Campbell, G. K. Allen, R. J. Longstaff. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - LARGE EDWARDIAN STYLE HOUSE ON CORNER BLOCK
Black and white photograph on embossed card. Large Edwardian? Style house on corner block. Gable roof with attic in front. Bay windows under return verandah with concrete rendered supports, decorative brick work on balustrade. Picket fence with lattice on top. Pergolas over gates. Inscriptions on front - 'Vincent Kelly, Bendigo'. On back - 'Knights/front view', TC Watts & Son, Auctioneer, Estate Agents, Imperial Fire Office. Beehive Chambers, Pall Mall, Bendigo' (rectangular decorative stamp on back). 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch (circular stamp).buildings, residential -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)
Photograph album: CTC 1978, Photograph album of Special occasions at Collingwood Technical College 1978
Photo album with an European City scene on the cover. Label on the spine 'Special occasions at CTC'. Photos date from 1978 and include Joe Barberis, Ian Scott, Bert Eastman, Harry Rothwell’s retirement dinner, Len Watts, Colin Ferris, Trevor Cook, Warwick White, George Thomas, John Roberts, Jim Hunter, Bill Fletcher, John Barry, Laurie Bayley, Bill Moore, Jim Hartney, David Mitchell, Cliff Ashworth, Ron Ritchie, Bill Roebuck, Ruth Kerr, Bev Attwater, Elaine Parsons, JDHarris awards, John King, Mike Heverin.collingwood technical college, staff, presentations, nmit -
Wangaratta Art Gallery
Print, Arthur Willmore et al, The Old & New Home Stations, Victoria (Bontharambo, Wangaratta), 1873-1876
This etching by British engraver Arthur Willmore was created from Russian born artist Nicholas Chevalier’s original watercolour landscape of Bontharambo, Wangaratta (Chevalier’s watercolour is held in the collection of the National Library of Australia). Chevalier moved to Australia during the Colonial period and is famous for his landscape paintings, which were most commonly commissioned by wealthy landowners or merchants wanting to record their material success. Bontharambo is a historic property located in Wangaratta which was made famous by pastoralist Joseph Docker who took up the Bontharambo run in 1838 and has remained in the family since. The historic homestead on the property was built between 1857-1859 and was designed by architect Thomas Watts.ColonialWangaratta Art Gallery CollectionA rectangular landscape etching of the homes on Bontharambo station printed in black ink on off-white paper.Obverse: N. Chevalier/ A. Willmore/ THE OLD & NEW HOME STATIONSwangaratta art gallery, arthur willmore, nicholas chevalier, bontharambo, wangaratta -
Forests Commission Retired Personnel Association (FCRPA)
FCV testing meter
After the 1939 bushfires, the Forests Commission invested heavily in a radically new communications network. After suffering some inevitable delays due to the War, radio VL3AA switched into full operation in October 1945 proudly beaming out 200 watts across the State. The communication systems were regarded at the time to be more technically advanced than the police and the military. These pioneering efforts were directed by Geoff Weste, and later technical experts like Rex Philpot, John Whitehead, Charlie Reisinger and many others who designed, built and repaired most of the radio equipment. There was a dedicated radio laboratory at Surrey Hills in Melbourne. The purpose and operation of this particular instrument is unknown.FCV testing meterMade in the radio laboratory of the Forests Commission Victoriaradio, forests commission victoria (fcv) -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Primary, Eltham Christian School, 1984, 1984
ROW 2 L -R: David Prentice, Jessica Doedens, Jackie Levering, Darren Watts, Fiona Berry, Karen Whalley, ROW 1 L - R: Rachel Berry, Andrew Mitton, Natasha Watts, Peter Whalley, Marissa Vail, Aaron Mitchell, Teacher: Mrs. Humphreys Class: PRIMARY The Stokes family settled in this area of Eltham in the 1940s and were associated with the Eltham Christian Church. In the 1970s this church had met in temporary premises in Eltham. Lots of the original 1920s subdivision remained south of Nyora Road and a number of these lots were utilized for the Eltham Christian School, which was established by the Eltham Christian Church in 1981. The school operated on this site until 2000. The premises were owned by the Nillumbik Community Church who were in operation till November 2010 when the Eltham Baptist Church commenced a lease arrangement until the site was purchased by them in April 2012. The building is constructed of brick and timber with a balcony on two sides that looks over an expanse of grass. Sources: STOKES ORCHARD – AN INCOMPLETE HISTORY February 28, 2015 http://www.elthamhistory.org.au/ Australian Christian Church Histories - Eltham Baptist Church http://www.churchhistories.net.au/church-catalog/eltham-vic-baptist/ From a magnetic spiral bound photo album featuring a series of photographs (some cropped) with captions relating to the staff, students and activities of the Eltham Christian School which operated as part of the Eltham Christian Church at Nyora Road, Eltham. See also entries for each photograph.Colour Photographeltham christian school, nyora road, david prentice, jessica doedens, jackie levering, darren watts, fiona berry, karen whalley, rachel berry, andrew mitton, natasha watts, peter whalley, marissa vail, aaron mitchell, mrs humphreys -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - H. A. & S. R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: CONTRACT OF SALE
Contract of sale of land dated 5th February, 1957 between Mr. D. J. & Mrs. D. N. Watt (vendor) and Mr. A.H. Pappos (purchaser) Solicitor for vendor: Hogan & Hogan, Bendigo. Solicitor for purchaser: Hogan & Hogan, Bendigo. Property: piece of land being allotment 78 section C land described in certificate of title volume 3657 folio 393, together with weatherboard dwelling and all sundry outbuildings and erections on the said land, also all linos, blinds and light fittings and shades. Price 1,700 pounds. Attached statement pursuant to section 34 of the estate agents act, 1956.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: DEMONS
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Wednesday, July 18, 2004. Demons: this group of women took to the football field for a good cause in 1949, when they played at the Bendigo showgrounds to support miss Australia Quest entrant Miss J. Wright. Back row: Marjorie Watson, Mabs Stevens, Betty Creely, Marion Dent, Agnes Harris, Isabel Hepburn, Ada Ridsdal, Thelma Parker, Joan Evans. Centre: Lorna Midgeley, Edna Hooper, Noel Pinal. Front: Norma Krausgrill, Dorothy lee, Dorothy Watts, Minnie Stewart, Gail Evans (mascot) Maureen Cain, Belly Wickhamnewspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Black and White, City of Kew Councillors at the last Meeting in the Kew Town Hall, Walpole Street, c1972
The former Kew Town Hall was used for an Op Shop for a number of years before it was demolished for a supermarket.City of Kew Councillors at the last Meeting in the Kew Town Hall, Walpole Street. Left to right going around the table: Cr Dick Cremin, Cr Ivan Wade, Cr Dorothy Buchanan, Cr Jack Ryan, Cr George McKenzie , Cr Gerard Petrie, Cr Jack Gervasoni, behind these councillors sits Brian Robinson, Laurie Johnson (Town Clerk), Cr Leo Hawkins (Mayor), George Russell (City Engineer) , ?, ?, Cr Gladys "Bon" Fink, [possible Cr Percival "Percy" Watts?]' Cr Phyllis Hore, [Possibly Cr Frank O'Brien?], Cr Alan Hutchisoncity of kew, councillors, kew town hall, dick cremin, ivan wade, jack ryan, gerrie petrie, jack gervasoni, john hogan gervasoni, alan hutchinson, gerard petrie, jack ryan, george mckenzie, brian robinson, laurie johnson, leo hawkins, george russell, gladys "bon" fink, bon fink, percival watts, phyllis hore, frank o'brien