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University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white and colour prints, The Argus, Flowering Almond Trees at Burnley Horticultural College are in Full Bloom, 1935-1990
Photograph made by A.P. Winzenried as a possible illustration for, "Green Grows Our Garden."3 copies colour photograph. Copy of a newspaper article made by A.P. Winzenried. Caption reads, "Flowering almond trees at the Burnley Horticultural College are in full bloom." Original b/w, copies hand coloured. 4 female students beside and in an almond tree in blossom in the Ornamental Garden.Handwritten, ' "The Argus". 18-8-35. W. Thompson, E. Pearce, M. Younger, H. Dance (in tree.)'a.p. winzenried, green grows our garden, almond trees, w. thompson, e. pearce, m. younger, h. dance, student group, newspaper cutting -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Commemorative medal, 1954
These medals were given to all school children to commemorate the royal visit of 1954Small medal with Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip's head in profile on the face and commemorative words on the rearOn the face - Queen Elizabeth ii & Duke of Edinburgh. On the rear - E II R, Royal Visit 1954 Victoriacivic mementoes, royal souvenirs -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Various buttons, Unknown
Various buttons, ribbons, rank and badges on black backing board.Donated to Cranbourne R S L by Sgt. George E Buttigieg. Ex. 19th Field Regiment RA. -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Document, January 1928
Annual statement from E.J. Turner, Murray Hardware Store, issued to Mr W. Williamson in January 1928 for the year of 1927.Paper statement of account for 1927 for Mr W Williamson for purchases at local shopTax stamp toward the bottom of statement covered by oval rubber stamp "E. J. Turner | Ironmonger | Rutherglen"hardware, ironmonger, murray hardware store, e j turner, w williamson, businesses -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Equipment Gas Mask, 1940
Gas mask issued to warders and soldiers00209.1 Gas Mask 00209.2 Gas Mask bag with shoulder strap00209.1 U6 E V1 26660 4.11.40 Number 27 00209.2 RAAF 26660 EWH.B Bowshall.E 4.11.40 -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Book - "The Transvaal Diary"
This object belongs to James Edward LAWN. He was born on the 1/01/1880 in Ballarat, VIC. James served with the ARMY (2519). He was discharged on 1/09/1902 from duties with the 3 Battalion Infantry Brigade after serving as a Non-Commissioned Private (PTE). James was not taken as a prisoner of war."The Boer War Diary of Private James E. Lawn 3rd. Battalion Infantry Brigade [1st Victorian Contingent.]"south african war (boer war), 1899-1902, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Camberwell Girls Grammar School
Student exercise book, Mothercraft
Barbara Richmond was Head Prefect in 1961 and was President of the Old Grammarians 1967-1997 [there was a period of four years when she was a committee member only]Student exercise book with lessons on Mothercraft includes 10 lessons handwritten by donor Barbara Richmond (CGGS 1950-1961) on topics including: Mothercraft; Preparing for baby; General care of baby; Growth & Development; Bathing Baby; Natural feeding; Educational diet; Artificial feeding; Vitamins; Safety first for baby.Front cover; handwritten in blue pen: "Barbara Richmond VC, Mothercraft, Camberwell C. of E. GG School" -
Melbourne Legacy
Ceramic - Mug, Captain Syd H Birrell MC, 23/02/1946
This tankard mug was produced by Legacy to honour Legatee Syd Birrell possibly after he was awarded the MC. Legatee Birrell was President of Melbourne Legacy in 1949. The maker was the firm of EG Greenway, a pottery manufacturer in Blackburn, which was connected to Legatee Herb Greenway.Shows the high regard Legatee Syd Birrell was held in by the other legatees.Cream Ceramic mug with handle, with a relief portrait of Captain Syd.H. Birrell MC on one side and relief image of the Legacy Torch and Wreath of Laurel.Underneath etched - Capt Syd. H. Birrell MC. 23.2.46 Label affixed - E G Greenway Australiasouvenir, founding legatee, syd birrell -
Kyneton RSL Sub Branch
Artefact, Mk V General Service Respirator, 1942
Used by Australian service personnel in WW2.Gas mask with rubber face mask, glass eye plates and filter to cover mouth and nose.Fabric hose attached to a metal cylinder canister. Straps to hold mask in place to go around back of head. Canister is heavy, two slits on side of canister.Base of canister: No 4A Richard Hughes Pty Ltd Sydney 1942 H B 5 E (undecipherable) gas mask, military equipment ww2 -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - City of Kew garbage cart, 1935-1945
The City of Kew (1860-1994) was a municipality within the boundaries of suburban Melbourne, bordering on the inner suburbs. It was governed by a Council who employed council officers and workers. Services offered to ratepayers included garbage collection. Workers also carried our rubbish removal. From the evidence of photographs, garbage trucks has a semi-circular top with openings on the side of the top and at the rear. Rubbish carts were simple open top containers. Both garbage trucks and rubbish carts were drawn by horses and, in the interwar years and after, operated out of the Council Depot in High Street (formerly the 'horse tramway' sheds and later was to be replaced by the Kew Recreation Centre. The depot was on the corner of High and Disraeli Streets, kew. Small, original black and white positive photograph of a City of Kew garbage cart and two council workers. The rectangular cart has a curved roof with openings at the side. A large door at the back allowed for the removal of garbage. Annotation in pencil by donor verso: "From E. Bentley / used during and after WW2 / Kew Garbage Truck"rubbish collection, garbage collection, rubbish carts, city of kew, council workers, horse-drawn vehicles, kew depot -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - 1 Molesworth Street (Kew), 1979
No 1 Molesworth Street was at one stage the home of our member Elizabeth Mackie. She believed the house, like Mynda at 5 Molesworth Street was designed by the architect Lloyd Tayler. The Melbourne Mansion Database confirms that the house was built by Lloyd Taylor & Fitts in c.1898.Small, square, original colour positive photograph of 1 Molesworth Street, Kew, taken in 1979 by Elizabeth Mackie. Carport and driveway with grey rendered two storey house at left. Annotated in ink on reverse: " No.1 Molesworth St. / Architect - Lloyd Tayler 1880s [sic] / Gift of E Mackie"historic houses -- kew (vic.), mansions -- kew (vic.), architects -- lloyd tayler, 1 molesworth st -- kew (vic.) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book - Instructional Book, Weldon & Co, Weldon's Practical Needlework, c.1891
An item forming part of a collection of costumes, photographs and documents relating to the Weir family who lived in the mansion originally named Illapa, 84 Princess Street, Kew, from c.1917 to 1950. This historically significant collection includes items relating to both George Weir (1866-1937) and his wife Edith Mary Weir (1867-1948). Bound copy of Weldon's Practical Needlework, retailed by W.C. Wright and Co., Booksellers & c., Broken Hill, New South Wales. The book includes advice for women on Knitting, Crochet, Drawn Thread Work, Netting, Knitted Edgings or Shawls, Mountmellick Embroidery with full working descriptions.Inscribed top right of title page: "E.M. Betteridge, Broken Hill, July 2nd 1891 / E. Weir".edith mary weir (nee betteridge), 84 princess street -- kew (vic), needlework patterns -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Postcard - Postcard [and Envelope], James Foley, Field Service Postcard from James Leonard Foley, 1915, 1915
James Leonard Foley’s family lived at ‘Warringal’, 3 Foley Street, Kew. Like many other soldiers from Kew, he was educated at the Kew State School. He enlisted at the age of 19 in March 1915. His previous occupation is recorded as 'Blacksmith'. James sent a postcard to his mother in 1915 saying that he was ‘quite well’. He was to be killed in action on the Western Front on 24 August 1916 and is buried in the Villers-Bretonneux cemetery. Poignant card from a Kew soldier in World War 1 who was later to die on the Western Front.Single page Field Service Postcard and Envelope from James Leonard Foley to Mrs Eliza Foley of 3 Foley Street in Kew. Private J.L. Foley (1600) served during World War one with the 24th Battalion. He died on the Western Front. His parents were Edward and Eliza Foley of 3 Foley Street, Kew.Mrs E Foley, 3 Foley Street, Kew, Vic [Signed] JL Foley 8/9/15first world war (1914-18), james foley, world war one, foley street, warringal, villers-bretonneux cemetery, e. foley, edward foley -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Artwork, other - 20LH trophy
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. 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. Silver Cup trophy for shooting competition in 20th Light Horse.20th LH (VMR) / Presented by Major E T Begley VD / For best shot in teh Regiment / Won bymilitary, trophy, 20th, light horse -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Functional object - Tray Burke
Lieutenant Burke served with the Cobram troop of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles. He donated the tray upon his departure from the regiment.Small silver rectangular with donor's name engraved at centre.Presented to / 8/13 VMR Officer's' Mess / by / Lieutenant John E Burke / 1967-1969 1976- 1989cobram, burke, officer, mess -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, Publicity Branch Victorian Department of Agriculture, Judy Serjeant With Delphiniums, c. 1956
Student identified by T.H. Kneen 10 June 1992 as Judy Serjeant.Black and white photograph. Judy Serjeant standing in a bed of delphiniumsOn reverse, "Delphiniums "Pacific Giants," and "Photograph by Publicity Branch Victorian Department Of Agriculture Ref. No. C.1768.E."delphiniums, judy serjeant, student working outside, pacific giant delphiniums, publicity -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Legatee function
The photo shows a group of people at a dinner table, the menus on the table indicate an official event. Sir Stan Savige is on the far left. The venue, date and names are unknown - there appears to be a cricketer on the menu and may read ' A Toast to England'. The event may be in England due to the photographer's mark.Legatees supported each other by coming together for various events throughout the year. Black and white photo of a people at a function.Stamped with the studio mark for "A & E Bradbury, Photographers, 20 Lonsdale St, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffs." in purple ink.legatee event, comradeship -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, A.P. Winzenried, Administration Building Under Construction, 1947
Appears as an illustration in, "Green Grows Our Garden," A.P. Winzenried p 78.Black and white photograph. Part of Emily Gibson Collection B10.0030. Series 10/8. Administration building under constructionOn reverse, "E/Sept 1947. View of new school building-from rock garden." Emily Goibson's writing.administration building, green grows our garden, a.p. winzenried, construction, administration building construction -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Certificate - Photocopy, C September 1933
The photocopy shows the second prize certificate in Class A, Section 14,of the Halls Gap (Grampians) Wildflower Show, September 1933, awarded to E. (Ellen) Knight. The certificate is awarded by H. Goodwin Taylor, Hon. Sec.Photocopy of a "Second Prize" certificate from the Halls Gap (Grampians) Wildflower Show.people, knight, events, wildflower show -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Certificate - Coloured, C 1937
Blank Second Prize Certificate for the Grampian Mountain Wildflower and Nature Show 1937. Includes space for Name, Section and Schedule No. to be filled in. Issued by W. E. Warren, Org. Sec. ** Second "copy" is also an original.A pink coloured, blank, certificate for "Second Prize" in the Grampian Mountain Wildflower and Nature Show 1937.see scanned pictureevents, wildflower show -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Newsletter, Newsletter, No. 14 September 1980
Contents: • Gold fever with Nicholas Pelling • Eltham Community Festival • “Landscape” • Donation to the Society • The Diamond Valley Story • Old cottage, Ely Street • Kinglake Primary School No. 2188, 1879-1979; A centenary history The Shire of Eltham Historical Society was formed in October 1967. The first newsletter of the Society was issued May 1978 and has been published continuously ever since on a bi-monthly basis. With the cessation of the Shire of Eltham in late 1994, the Society's name was revised to Eltham District Historical Society and this name first appeared with issue No. 103, July 1995. The collection of the Society's newsletters provides a valuable resource on the history of the Society's activities, office bearers and committee members, guest speakers and subjects of historical interest pertinent to the former Shire of Eltham and the Eltham District.A4 photocopied newsletter distributed to membersnewsletter, eltham district historical society, shire of eltham historical society -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - coloured, Ballarat College of Advanced Education meeting with Minister of Higher Education - 1989, 1989
Photograph shows the President of the Council of Ballarat College of Advanced Education, Mr E (Ted) Oppy, The Honourable Evan Walker, Minister for Higher Education and the Director of Ballarat College of Advanced Education, Dr John Sharpham.Photograph framed in card and the mounted on boardballarat college of advanced education, b c a e president, b c a e director, ted oppy, john sharpham, minister for higher education, evan walker -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (Item) - The Role Of Science & Technology In Selection Of Australias New Tactical Fighter
Description: Date: 30/8/1978 Author: E. H. Boullioun Pages: 9 Binding: Loose Leaf - Envelope Keywords: Presented at Financial Times World Aerospace Conference, London Level of Importance: World. -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (Item) - M. A. P. Translation No. 1800 R.T.P Some Notes On & Experiments With The Artifical Horizon
Description: Date: 1941 Pages: 16 Binding: Permanent/Soft Keywords: Experiments on the Effect of Curvature of Surface and Thickness of T - E on Aileron Hinge Moments. (Secret.) N. P. Laboratory Level of Importance: National. -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (Item) - Farnborough Report No. Mat/N/1/3110 Tests On Aeroplastic Typhoon Seats August 1942
Description: Date: October 1942 Author: W. Tye Publisher: Royal Aircraft Establishment Pages: 4 Binding: Permanent/ Soft Keywords: RAE Report No. S. M. E. 3234 Level of Importance: National. File No.80 A -
Wangaratta Urban Fire Brigade
Photograph
The man in the photo was as local identity as he was both a Wangaratta councillor and a farmer. The photo was taken at the Wangaratta Fire station in Ely Street in the 1960 - 70's. It appears that the man is either presenting or demonstrating the fire extinguisher.Black and white photogragh of a man holding a yellow (BCF) fire extinguisher.photograph, councillor, 1960 -
Wangaratta Urban Fire Brigade
Elaine Feaver
Elaine Feaver was married to Barry Feaver (a permanent station officer) who had children Craig and Sharon - they lived in one of the flats behind the Ely St station. Was a member of the ladies auxiliary from 1964 - 1968. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph - Nurses, Seven Camp Nurses
Sr E Chalmers; Sr M Peck; Sr S O'Shannessy; Sr D Evans; Sr L Danson; Sr Robinson Sr M Morrison. Nursing staff from 28 Camp Hospital Black and White photograph of seven nurses from 28 Camp Hospital Taturanurse, 28 camp hospital, tatura, chalmers, peck, o'shannessy, evans, danson, robinson, morrison -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph - copy, D. Clark, H. S. Davy's Funeral, 1989 copy
Photograph of H. S. Davey's funeral. 9.2.27. Hearse belonging to C. J. Mitchell. C. J. and E. D. Mitchell sitting up front. H. S. Davey bought the Guardian Newspaper in 1906.Black and white copy photograph of funeral procession of H. S. Davey, Tatura. Victory Hall and Sacred Heart Church in background. 9 February 1927.on back: funeral procession of H. S. Davey 9.2.27. Other details below -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
PHOTOGRAPH COPIED FROM EARLIER PHOTOGRAPH BY MR. E J SEMMENS. FIRST STAGE OF POST OFFICE - SINGLE STORY BUILDING WITH FIVE CHIMNEYS, SECTIONS OF BUILDING BUILT WITH SMALL BRICKS. GALVANISED IRON FENCE.BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH CLUNES POST OFFICE ON SITE OF FORMER POST OFFICE. SINGLE STORIED BUILDING WITH GALVANISED FENCING.On back of photo handwritten in pencil "Clunes" "Clunes Post Office on present site of Post Office" "Copied 30/5/48 EJS" Sticker with "P.D.C 810" handwritten in pencil "20/6" handwritten in pencillocal history, photography, photographs, post office