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Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Roger Franklin, Inferno: The Day Victoria Burned by Roger Franklin, 2009
Description of bush fires in Victoria on Black Saturday 7 February 2009267 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. (chiefly col.), maps, ports. ; 25 cm.ISBN black saturday, bush fires victoria -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Irrigated Pastures in Victoria, 1951
Reprints from the Journal of The Department of Agriculture of Victoria. Reports on experiments in agricultureSoft cover - green. picture of grazing sheep on front. 1/6d in white circle. Illustrated"Stan Parfett" in blue ink in the right-hand cover of coverirrigation, pastures, morgan a, department of agriculture, parfett s, tatura, agriculture, books -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Map, Department of Mines Victoria, Alluvial Map Stawell Region, 1870's
c1870 Coloured map showing Black Range North to Stawell and Illawarra. Shows geological layout.Department Mines Victoria 1952/G/2 mining, gold, map -
Federation University Historical Collection
Programme, SMB: Book Launch: "A History of the School of Mines and Industries, 1870-1982", 1985
To celebrate the 112th year of The School of Mines and Industries Ballarat, a book launch was held on 12th April 1985. The book to be launched was "A History of the School of Mines and Industries Ballarat" written by Warren Perry MBE. Professor Geoffrey Blainey A O officially launched the book.Card - yellow and black outside with printed information insideballarat school of mines, book launch, 1985, history of the school of mines and industries, warren perry, geoffrey blainey -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document - Letter, Notice of Meeting of Parents and Guardians - Norwood High School, Ringwood, Victoria, 1959
Nomination documents for election as a Parents' Representative on Norwood High School first Advisory Council - Mrs. E.V. Pullin, 20 Mullum Road, Ringwood. June, 1959.Education Department Victoria letterhead , Norwood High School, Byron Street, North Ringwood, Vic. - J.A. Gibson, Head Master. -
Vision Australia
Certificate - Text, Life Governor of the Association of Blind Cricketers of Victoria certificate, 1962
To recognise the efforts made towards to the successful running of the Association of Blind Cricketers, certificates were awarded. In this example Mrs H. Bradley became a Life Governor on September 10, 1967, as signed by N.H. Nook (?) President and Mervyn W. Hoslner (?) Secretary. 1 cream coloured sheet with decorative borderAssociation of Blind Cricketers This is to certify that Mrs H. Bradley has been elected a Life Governor of the Association of Blind Cricketers of Victoriaassociation of blind cricketers of victoria, hazel bradley -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Reports, Ringwood East Primary School: A short history of the state school and two letters pertaining to the finding of information.c1969, c.1969
A short history of the state school at Ringwood East and two letters pertaining to the finding of information.5 pagers of typewritten sheets - foolscap; 2 letters re the Ringwood East State School 4180 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Rigby, Lest We Forget: History of the RSL 1916 - 1986, 1986
Details the history of the Returned Services League (RSL) from its inception in 1916 to 1986.Book, brown buckram hard cover with title on cover & spine in gold lettering. Purple dust cover with illustration on front. Title in white letters. 229 pages with cut edges. Contains black & white & colour illustrations.On title page signed by authors: Peter Sekuless, Jacqueline Rees, Bendigo 6th July 1998books-history, societies-service clubs -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Cedric Flower, Duck & cabbage tree: a pictorial history of clothes in Australia 1788-1914, 1968
157 p., black & white and colour illustrations, dust jacketnon-fictionclothing, australia social conditions -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Newspaper Clipping, Watsonia's R.S.L. Pipes & Drums: Band History by Alasdair McAndrew, 2003
A short history of Watsonia RSL Pipes and Drums written by band member Alasdair McAndrew.Article, 4p., black text. Includes business card for band.watsonia rsl, watsonia rsl pipes and drums, alasdair mcandrew -
Greensborough Historical Society
Pamphlet, Southern Secretarial Service, Centenary history: Church of Saint John Sorrento, 1873-1973
A short history of Church of Saint John Sorrento, issued to celebrate the Centenary 1873-1973.18 p. black & white photoschurch of saint john sorrento -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Eltham North history, 1945o
A short history of the development of Eltham North including information on some of the early families in the area.Typed article of 4 pages. eltham north -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Text Publishing, Yarra: a diverting history by Kristin Otto, 2009
Exploration of the history and meaning of Melbourne's Yarra river and those who have lived and worked on it. Softcover, 245 p. : ill. maps, ports. ISBN 9781921520006yarra river -
National Wool Museum
Book, Across the black soil plains:a history of the Warren district
"Across the black soil plains:a history of the Warren district" -R M Brennan 1975 .pastoral industry - settlement -
National Wool Museum
Book, South Australia: its history, productions and natural resources, 1883
"South Australia its history, productions and natural resources" - J P Stow, 1883.William J Vandenbergh South Australian Legislature Sold 10-10-95 ..[.]..Library Comm..teewool - history sheep stations - history, wool - history, sheep stations - history -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Document, Pru Sanderson Design Pty Ltd, History and Description of 'Glencara', Sackville Street, 1984-1988
History, description, site plan and house plan of 'Glencara' at 59 Sackville Street, Kew.2-page document with site plan and internal layout of Glencara (b.1893,) 59 Sackville Street, Kew. The text in the document is identical to that in Pru Sanderson's Kew Conservation Study (1988).glencara -- sackville street -- kew (vic), houses -- sackville street -- kew -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Making tracks - celebrating 150 years of the Victorian railways 1854 - 2004, 2004_09
Brief comments on the development of railways in Victoria since their establishment in 1854, on the occasion of a travelling exhibition organised by the Royal HIstorical Society of Victoria2 p text with black and white photographsvictorian railways, public transport victoria, trains -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, Ballarat Victoria Australia: Gold Centenary, 1951
The book includes a brief History of Ballarat by Nathan Spielvogel.Soft covered book with many black and white images of Ballarat. It was the programme for the Ballaarat Centenary Celebrations in 1951.ballarat, centenary, ballarat state offices, ballarat art gallery, ballarat library, state electricty commission, water supply, myer woollen mill, wallace butter company -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Medal - Medallion, City of Hawthorn, Medallion In Commemoration of the City of Hawthorn's 125th anniversary and the 150th anniversary of Victoria, 1984
This medallion was struck to commemorate both the 150th anniversary of the State of Victoria and the 125th anniverary of the City of Hawthorn. One side includes the logo and the words "VICTORIA 150". The other side includes the logo for the City of Hawthorn with the words" "125th anniversary City of Hawthorn 1860, 27 July 1985". Bronze coloured medallion approx 3 cm diameter with markings on both sides.medallion, city of hawthorn, commemorations, 150th anniversary, 125th anniversary -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), Set of 5 SEC tickets, 1950's to 1970
Demonstrates ticket printing and usage and has a strong association with the donor.Set of 5 SEC tickets. 1 - 3d - Aq 280640 - off white paper, light red printed ticket with price and letters in blue and the ticket number in black. Has a Bushells Pty Ltd advert on rear for a free booklet "How to read tea cups". 2 - 4d - X999320 - off white paper, with printing in brown and the ticket number in black. Has a brown lined back. 3 - Two (2) No.10c tickets, office white paper with printing in black - numbers D0116901 and D016902. Has a SEC "Electricity makes life easier" ad on rear. 4 - 13c ticket - B238948, off white paper with black printing - with a SEC "Electricity makes life easier" ad on rear and a hand written notation about its use - used on 21/8/1971, last day of Victoria St operation. last ticket See also Reg Items 259, 1950, 3464, 6140, 6977 for other "last tickets". on rear of 4, "Ballarat 21/8/71, last day of Victoria St line operation" in blue ink.trams, tramways, tickets, closure, victoria st -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document, Maxwell Hayes, "A short history of the newspaper and parcel tickets 1937 to 1972", March 1983
Details the history of parcel and newspaper tickets between 1937 and 1972 on the SEC operated provincial tramways. Written by Maxwell Hayes March 1983. Looks at the history of the three cities, SEC operations, the use of parcel/newspaper tickets, pricing, issues, quantities of tickets held and their use rates, closure and printed samples of the tickets.Yields information about the history of SEC Parcel / Newspaper tickets.Eleven A4 photocopied sheets, with four staples on the left hand side.Has number "21 81999" and "$3.50" on the top right hand corner.tramways, ballarat, bendigo, geelong, provincial tramways, parcels, newspapers, tickets, parcel tickets, newspaper tickets -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Alistair Fincher, "Hanna Street Happenings - a history of the South Melbourne Electric Tram Depot - 1925 - 1995", 1995
.1 - Essay or Report - 16 A4 photocopied sheets stapled in the top left hand corner with a green sheet on the front, titled "Hanna Street Happenings - a history of the South Melbourne Electric Tram Depot - 1925 - 1995" written by Alistair Fincher. Gives a detailed history of the depot, its routes, relationship to the cable tramways, some stories, the Restaurant tram, comment from Chris Jacobson, Inspector Frank Reardon, Jack Gregan, electrocution of Dan White climbing a roof, Kingsway, "the TV programme "Our World", Women of the depot. Includes notes on industrial disputes, tram types, a map showing countries of origins, a WW2 Roll of Honour, and a list of Union delegates. .2 - Illustration of a logo - red circle with a SW6 tram - 70 years - colour photocopy cut into a circular.trams, tramways, hanna st, south melbourne depot, stories, kingsway, women drivers, conductors, accidents, tv broadcasts -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Barry George, Don Storey, John Birch, Ray Marsh, "Time-line history of Melbourne's Government Cable and Electric Trams and Bus (timeline), 1997
Book - 130? pages - A4 - perfect bound with black binding tape on outside, colour printed card covers titled "Time-line history of Melbourne's Government Cable and Electric Trams and Buses", prepared by Barry George, Don Storey, John Birch with photographs by Ray Marsh. Gives a timeline history of Melbourne's government (with some private, VR) tramway and bus transport from 1868 to 1 October 1997 when the PTC was corporatised. Also gives opening and closing dates for each electric and cable line. Provides information on events on specific and approx. dates. See also Reg Item 840 for a similar 2003 document by Don Storey. See images 3 for pdf file - word searchable when opened as a separate file. timeline"Mike Ryan" in ink on top left hand corner of first page.trams, tramways, melbourne, history, mmtb, the met, ptc, cable trams, history -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Pamphlet, Dept pf Agriculture, Victoria, Burnley Horticultural College, 1974-1983
prospectus, agricultural courses -
Federation University Historical Collection
Poster, The School of Mines and Industries, Ballarat: Centenary of Technical Education in Victoria, 1870 - 1970, 1970
Poster to celebrate the centenary of technical education at The School of Mines and industries, Ballarat, Victoria.Heavy card with red, black and white design and textballarat school of mines and industries, centenary, technical education -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1/08/2024 12:00:00 AM
Also a sepia toned copy of photograph 04866.1 Most people identified by number typed sheet attached Mylar sheet with photographBlack and white photograph of twenty six people at the Queen Carnival crowning ceremony on stage of the Federal Picture Theatre Esplanade Lakes Entrance Victoriacelebrations, churches, people -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Bairnsdale Regional Health Service, History of local families from A to B, 2013
28 biographies of East Gippsland people compiled for Healthy Living project of Bairnsdale Regional Health Service. Adams, Andy, Albert, Ahchow, Allen, Anderson, Armit. Baade, Barke, Batten Bates, Beaumont, Burnett, Bell, Berlingeri, Beveridge, Bills, Bisson, Bley, Blennerhassett, Bliss, Brigs, Brooks, Broome, Buckley, Bull, Bulmer, Butterfield, Bynebiography -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Gaye Hine, The History of Flowerdale, complied by Gaye Hine, 1991
A history of Flowerdale and surrounds by the students at Flowerdale Primary School and members of the community for the school centenary in 1991.60 p., black and white print and photographsflowerdale, flowerdale primary school -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, B. J. Fletcher et al, Broadford: a regional history, 1975
213 p., black and white illustrations, dust jacketbroadford, broadford and district historical society -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Book, Roald Kverndal, Seamen's Missions: Their origin and Early Growth. A contribution to the History of the Church Maritime, 1986
Hardback cover book with white Title (see above) and author text, KVERNDAL, Roald, on pink grey cover. pp 903, ills. Cover image depicts a masted galleon ship at anchor with interior lights at dusk or dawn flying from the stern of the ship is the blue BETHEL flag featuring a star and dove of peace in top and lwr corners respectively. xxviii, 903 p. : ill. ; 24 cmnon-fictionmerchant seamen, missions and charities, royal navy chaplains, missions-to-seamen, mission to seafarers, roald kverndal