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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - FORTUNA COLLECTION: FORTUNA BENDIGO VICTORIA, 1934
Fortuna auction catalogue, House to be sold Saturday 16 June 1934, and contents sold over six days Monday to Saturday 18th to 23rd June 1934. Auctioneers in conjunction K.Gardner & Lang Pty Ltd, Leonard Joel Pty Ltd, J.H.Curnow & Son. 64 pages of items with some photographs printed by the Prahran Telegraph Printing Companybooks, catalogues, fortuna, bendigo-fortuna-lansell -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: AGREEMENT AS TO CONDUCT OF TRAMWAYS UNDERTAKING
AGREEMENT AS TO CONDUCT OF TRAMWAYS UNDERTAKING: State Electricity Commission of Victoria with the Municipalities of Bendigo. 15 single sided pages. Type written copy of Agreement between the State Electricity Commission of Victoria, City of Bendigo, Borough of Eaglehawk and the Electricity Supply Company of Victoria. Re:sale of tramways, dated 18th. November 1929. Hand over to be 1st. July, 1931.person, individual, basil miller -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: ENVELOPE DATED 18TH APRIL 1916
[a] Envelope dated April 18th 1916 from Attorney-General's Department addressed to Cohns Bros Brewers, etc Bendigo Vic. [b] Documents inside envelope relate to Cohns requirements to have their shareholders provide statutory declarations to the company pertaining to War Precautions Act. Statutory Rules pertaining to the War Precautions Act 1914-15 enclosed.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CHILD EDUCATION CERTIFICATE
Certificate of a Child being sufficiently Educated No 88069. Victorian Education Department. Herbert Fulton at Long Gully 18th September 1885 signed P R Russell.(Inspector ) Also photocopies of the following 4 similar certificates at Long Gully issued to Maud Fulton , Thomas Fulton , Arthur Fulton , Herbert Fulton Catalogued by Rob Upson 2008.bendigo, education, history of education -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Programme - Bendigo Operatic Society 'Can Can'
"Can Can" is a musical in two acts, music by Cole Porter and book by Abe Burrows.Bendigo Operatic Socety Music Programme for "Can Can" - a musical in 2 acts, opening for 6 nights, 16th, 17th 18th, 23rd, 24th and 25th November 1972 - A5 booklet with 16 pages - booklet consisting of lists of individuals participating and organizing the concert, advertisements, acknowledgments, synopsis of story and scenes. Included also are cast, musical numbers and Orchestra.programme, concert, bendigo operatic society, capital theatre -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: NEW DON NO LIABIITY CORRESPONDENCE
Two documents relating to winding up of the Company. a. Letter to the shareholders, dated Thursday 18th November, 1948, stating that at a special general meeting of shareholders that directors were empowered to have 'the Company wound up voluntarily and that the company's property be sold by Public Auction ......' b. Financial statement as at 9/11/'48 for New Don No Liability, total assets £820.4.8.business, mining, new don no liability mine -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE - STATE RIVERS & WATER SUPPLY COMMISSION
Red covered auction catalogue with black printing for a sale on account of State Rivers & Water Supply Commission at the Central Plant Workshops, Golden Square, Bendigo on the 18th March 1969. For sale was Earthmoving and Construction Plant and Equipment, Motor Vehicles, General Stores, Scrap Iron and Steel and Furniture. J. H. Curnow & Son Pty. Ltd. were the auctioneers.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - state rivers & water supply commission, central plant workshops golden square, j h curnow & son pty ltd, f c dyett, l c osborne, clem hill, t apps, bolton's print -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Souvenir, K.G.Luke, Melbourne (souvenir spoon), Horticultural Society, 1982
These items relate to the Life Membership of the Warrnambool Horticultural Society awarded to Mrs Gladys Angus. The Warrnambool Horticultural Society was founded in September 1863 and the first Show was held in the old Temperance Hall in the December of that year. Today the activities of the Horticultural Society are combined with those of the Warrnambool Agricultural Society. Mrs Gladys Angus lived in ‘Birchwood’ in Koroit Street, Warrnambool and this property was noted for its fine garden lay-out and display. Mrs Angus took a keen interest in the garden and greatly assisted the activities of the Warrnambool Horticultural Society. Her husband, Dr William Roy Angus, established a practice in Warrnambool in 1939 and was a for many years. Following his death Mrs Angus donated her husband’s collection of historical medical equipment to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and this collection is on display in the Port Medical Officer’s building today. These items are of interest as they belonged to Mrs Gladys Angus. She and her husband, Dr William Roy Angus, were prominent people in Warrnambool in the 20th century. .1 This is a badge with the image of a red rose on a gold and yellow background connected to a red and gold metal bar by a metal chain link. The bar has a gold clip at the back. .2 This is a souvenir spoon in silver tonings with a badge affixed to the top of the spoon. The badge has an image of a red rose on a yellow and gold background. The spoon is in a plastic container. .3 This is a rectangular-shaped card with gold lettering and ink writing. .4 This is a letter with a green letterhead and typed material. These four items are in a cardboard box which originally held notelets and envelopes. ‘City of Warrnambool Horticultural Soc.’ ‘Life Member’ ‘Life Member -This is to certify that G. Angus has been appointed a Life Member of the Warrnambool Horticultural Society in appreciation of services rendered. 18th Feb. 1982’ gladys angus, warrnambool horticultural society -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, The World of Wonders: A Record of Things in Nature, Science and Art, c1874, x1874
Hardcovered illustrated book of 414 pages. Between pages 286-287 letterhead for " Don" Mig. Co furniture manufacturers. Between pages 56-57 cardboard sight piece"Brookeville Rounder's Club.FOUNDER'S PRIZE 1874.WON BY SAMUEL GREVILLE 18th. July 1874." Master Samuel Greville with the best wishes donor J. Edwards [missing] 18 July 18 [missing] 1874brookeville founder's club, samuel greville, aye-aye, dinornis, horizontorium -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed photographs and medals, James and Leslie HANDLEY
Photographs and medals of brothers Leslie and James HANDLEY both killed in action in FRANCE 2458 Leslie Lionel HANDLEY was born at Benalla and enlisted at Wangaratta on 28/5/1915 aged 18 years. He served with the 14th Battalion and was killed in the field on 7/8/1916. He is buried at Pozieres in an unknown grave. 2813 James Albert HANDLEY was born at Williamstown and enlisted at Wangaratta/Melbourne on 3/10/1916 aged 29 years. He served with the 38th Battalion and was killed in the field on 18/7/1918. He is buried at Villiers-Brettoneux. Parents James and Elizabeth resided in various locations including Wangaratta and Laceby West.Timber frame with rising sun badge, two coloured patches, two photographs of soldiers and 5 medals2458 Pte Leslie L HANDLEY 14th Battalion KILLED IN ACTION POZIERES 7th August 1916 2813 Pte James A. HANDLEY 38th Battalion KILLED IN ACTION THE SOMME 18th July 1918killed in action, ww1, leslie lionel handley, james albert handley, 14th battalion, 38th battalion -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, Singapore Association of the Visually Handicapped plaque, 1993
To share information and gain first hand knowledge, organisations sometimes undertook study visits to various countries. In appreciation for the hospitality and information gained as part of this, the Singapore Association for the Visually Handicapped presented a commemorative plaque to RVIB.1 plastic stand with engraved brown platePresented to Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind in appreciation of the warm hospitality extended to our official during study visit on 18th-19th October 1993. October 1993 from Singapore Association of the Visually Handicappedroyal victorian institute for the blind, singapore association for the visually handicapped -
Bendigo Trades Hall Council & Literary Institute Inc.
Book, Parliamentary Debates 18 December 1918 to 6 August 1919
Hard bound book containing pages 9651-11248Commonwealth of Australia Parliamentary Debates 18th December 1918 to 6 August 1919 IX & X George V. Volume LXXXVIII Pages 9651-11248 7th parliament 2nd session Mr Fenton -
Hymettus Cottage & Garden Ballarat
Work on paper - Award Certificate, Victorian Railways Institute award, 1924
Won by Michael Taffe at the Flinders St station Ballroom in October 1924. Michael Taffe had been the Australian Junior Cornet Solo Champion four years earlier.This certificate is an example of the support the Victorian Railways Institute, and other government and corporate staff organisations gave to their employees in a range of cultural fields from the nineteenth to the late twentieth century. Small certificate with Victorian Railways Institute seal.Details provided in copperplate writing - M. J. Taffe, First Prize 82 Points Instrumental Division Cornet Solo Institute Event , signed by president and secretary and dated Melbourne 18th October 24.victorian railways institute, cornet, taffe, melbourne, central station. -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Octant, Late 18th to mid-19th century
An Octant is a doubly reflecting navigation instrument used primarily by sailors to measure the angular distance between two visible objects and was a forerunner of the sextant. The name comes from the Latin octo, or “one-eighth of a circle,” for the Octant’s arc which spans 45°, or one-eighth of a circle. The primary use of an Octant is to measure the angle between an astronomical object and the horizon for the purposes of celestial navigation. The estimation of this angle is known as sighting or shooting the object, or taking a sight. The angle, and the time when it was measured, can be used to calculate a position line on a nautical chart (latitude), for example, sighting the Sun at noon or Polaris at night (in the Northern Hemisphere) gives an angle by which the latitude can then be estimated. Sighting the height of a landmark on land can also give a measure of distance. History: The principle of the Octant as an instrument to measure ones latitude was first implemented around 1742-present but was superseded by the improvement of the octant to a sextant, a very similar instrument, better made and able to measure bigger angles 120°, allowing the measurement of Luna distances to give longitude when used with an accurate chronometer. The sextant started to appear around 1730 and had been attributed to by John Hadley (1682–1744) and Thomas Godfrey (1704–1749), but reference to the sextant was also found later in the unpublished writings of Isaac Newton (1643–1727). Earlier links can be found to Bartholomew Gosnold (1571–1607) indicating that the use of a Sextant for nautical navigation predates Hadley's implementation. In 1922, the sextant was modified for aeronautical navigation by Portuguese navigator and naval officer Gago Coutinho. Henry Hemsley was a lesser-known instrument maker and optician working in London in the late 17th and early 18th century. However, it should be noted that there were two Henry Hemsley opticians and instrument makers around this period. (Henry Hemsley 1, 1786-89, who had premises at 85 Fleet St London and Henry Hemsley 2, 1828-56), whose workshop was at 135-138 Radcliff Highway London. Therefore, based on the inscribed workshop address Henry Hemsley 2 is responsible for making this example.The octant is representative of its type and although not fully complete it demonstrates how 18th and 19th-century mariners determined their latitude on a chart to navigate their way across the world's oceans in the 18th and 19th century. It also demonstrates the skill and workmanship of the early instrument makers that operated from London at this time and provided most of the navigational instrumentation use by commercial and military navies of the time.Octant, ebony wooden frame and handle. Scale is missing from recess in frame. "H. Hemsley 135-138 Ratliff Highway, London", no box"H. Hemsley 135-138 Ratcliff Highway, London"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, navigation, navigational instrument, instrument used for navigation, sextant, henry hemsley, instrument maker, london, octant -
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History
Equipment - Magneto Electric Machine
Experimentation with electricity for medical purposes has its origins in the late 18th Century. Throughout the 19th Century it became more common, including as a proposed treatment for 'nervous' disorders. This device is a small, portable, 'at-home' device.Device for administering electric stimulation to patients. Consists of a wooden box containing a hand driven generator, with terminals for the attachment of electrodes that may be held by the patient or placed against the patient's skin. The directions for use include information about wetting the sponges and the patient's hands before cranking the machine to produce a small electric shock. -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Document - Certificate of Title, Certificate of Title, Vol. 5179 Fol. 1035791, 18 Oct 1926
Title in the name of Thomastown Station Subdivisions Propriety Limited of 94 Queen Street, Melbourne, 32 acres being part of Portion 25 at Thomastown, Parish of Keelbundora County of Bourke, dated 18th October 1926.1 p. coloursubdivision, thomastown, thomastown station subdivisions, epping road, main street thomastown, portion 25 thomastown -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Domestic object - Stand, Unknown
A stand or support for utensils before or on the fire. Usually made of wrought iron, the most common variety, from the 17th century, stands on three legs and has a circular plate with perforated decoration, often in the form of a date. Another early type, short-legged, stood in the fire to support a cast-iron pot. Later, in the second half of the 18th century, trivets designed to be hung from fire bars were made. These were of two types: an oblong, standing trivet with a handle at one end and projections to fit over the fire bars at the other, and a plate that could be attached to the fire bar. Some of the latter were hung inside the grate supporting a vessel over the fire. Large quantities of cast-brass fender trivets were manufactured at Birmingham, in England, in the last quarter of the 18th century; these were suspended from the top rails of the fender as muffin and kettle stands. Four-legged trivets that stood under the spit holding the dripping pan were made in the 18th and 19th centuries. The cat, an entirely different type of plate stand that was made in the 18th century, consisted of six spokes, three at the top and three at the bottom; it could be used either way up. The term trivet is also used in reference to a metal stand with short feet, used on a table to support a hot dish. https://www.britannica.com/topic/trivet Trivets have been used since the invention of iron and are essential for placing hot items on surfaces.Metal stand for hot items, black painted metal. Heart-shaped with three supports. Now quite rusty.None.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, wrought iron, trivet -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - GAITERS U.S, c.1930’s - 40’s
ALAN WILLIAM HOLMES No VX124730 enlisted in the 2nd AIF on 13.4.1943 age 20 years. At discharge on 24.6.1946 he held the rank of Cpl in 18th Advanced Ordnance Depot. Later in life he was President of the Bendigo RSL.Pair of US gaiters worn by soldiers in WWII. Made of canvas with green leather straps & brass bucklesInside canvas in black texta: “VX124730 A HOLMES 13”uniforms - army, costume - male - footwear, gaiters us -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Cards - Debutante Ball x3, Mt Beauty H.E.S. Mothers' Club
Debutante Balls date back to the 18th century. They were originally intended to present young women to society. They were also used as an opportunity to teach dancing and to mix with each other at a formal function using social etiquette.Mt Beauty Mothers' Club was very active and supported the Mt Beauty Higher Elementary School and the community by organising a Debutante Ball in 1956 and 1958.1. Programme:yellowed cardboard folded to create a small card. Mt Beauty Mothers' Club Debutante Ball Mt Beauty Community Hall May 4th, 1956 printed on the cover. Inside, typed lengthwise with title 'Programme' listing the people involved 2. has two copies: Fancy pink border dated May, 2nd 1958 and similar to that in 1956mt beauty higher elementary school, debutante ball, mt beauty mothers' club -
Bendigo Military Museum
Print - PRINT, FRAMED
Framed print of an original oil painting by Allan Waite FRAS, AWI - 1997 of The battle of Long Tan 18th Aug 1966, Print of painting - coloured scene of "The Battle of Long Tan" depicting various infantry and artillary during the battle. Frame - timber with decorated edge, mid brown colour stain - glass front. Mount - dark green coloured cardboard.Black print below print ÄLLAN WAITE, FRAS, AWI, 1997/ THE BATTLE OF LONG TAN/ 1st AUGUST 1966/ Print Number ...... of 150. Blue print below print copy of signature "Allan Waite".illustrations-prints, framed print, battle, vietnam -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Certificate, United Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons - Collection of Masonic Degrees and Correspondence maintained by Aird family of Ringwood, Victoria
Buff coloured certificate with red Lodge seal. Certification that Brother Arthur James Bromwich Aird was advanced to the honorable Degree of Mark Master on 18th August, 1936, in the Lilydale Lodge No.65on the Register of the United Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons of Victoria. Signed by the Deputy Grand Master and given under the Seal of the Grand Lodge at Melbourne on 22nd March, 1937. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Legal Power of Attorney between Mr. Sidney Myer and Messer. Collett & Meagher, dated 18th December 1909
legal Power of AttorneyLegal Power of Attorney between Mr. Sidney Myer and Messer. Collett & Meagher, dated 18th December 1909. Probably made to enable the business to continue as normal while Sidney Myer took an overseas buying trip. Messer. Collett & Meagher were long term employees of Sidney Myer. Brown envelope and legal Power of Attorney signed and sealed by both parties.social history -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Programme - Bendigo Operatic Society "Annie Get Your Gun"
"Annie Get Your Gun" is a musical loosely based on the life of Annie Oakley. Music and Lyrics by Irving Berlin.Bendigo Operatic Socety Music Programme for "Annie Get Your Gun" - a musical in 2 acts, opening for 6 nights, on 18th, 19th and 20th November and 25th, 26th and 27th November - A5 booklet with 16 pages - booklet consisting of lists of individuals participating and organizing the concert, advertisements, acknowledgments, synopsis of story and scenes. Included also are cast, orchestra and musical numbers.programme, concert, bendigo operatic society, capital theatre -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ERROLL BOIVARD COLLECTION: BENDIGO COMPETOITIONS SOCIETY 1989
Bendigo Competitions Society in conjunction with Bendigo Bands Group under V.B.L. patronage and rules. Brass band contest, Sunday 18th June 1989 at 9am at the Strathdale community centre. Adjudicators: Mr. Wilf Dyason, Mr. Arthur Withers and Mr. Ken MacDonald (A,B,C and D grades). Mr. Wayne Bowden (Junior/School and Unclassified. One page documententertainment, music, bendigo competitions -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Watch House Recognizance - Tarnagulla, 11th February 1863
Murray Comrie Collection. A Watch House Recognizance dated 11th February 1863. . Two persons named - J. Lemere (Baker) and William Marshall (Miner) both of Tarnagulla. States that William Marshall must appear at the Tarnagulla Police Office on 18th February 1863 to answer a charge of 'Being Drunk & disorderly on the public street at Tarnagulla on the 5th ______ '. Signed by Constable Patrick Fahey, Watch House Keeper.tarnagulla, policing, police, justice, courts, alcohol, fahey, marshall -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Functional object - Silver Calling Card Case, Adie Brothers Ltd, 1775
Calling Card Cases were used by the aristocracy in 18th Century Europe as it was requirement in genteel society to leave a calling card when visiting a household. According to the Hallmarks on the case it was made in 1774 by the Adie Brothers Ltd. in Birmingham, England.The social history objects held in the Burke Museum's collection help to tell the stories of Beechworth's past by showing the social, cultural, and economic aspects of the town's history.A silver rectangular case that features an angled hinged lid.LID: Lion symbol / B (Hallmarks) LIP: A BROS LTD/ Anchor symbol / Lion symbol / B (Hallmarks) CASE BACK: A157418th century, european -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Functional object - Silver Visiting Card Case, Williams Birmingham Ltd, 1904
Calling Card Cases were used by the aristocracy in 18th Century Europe as it was requirement in genteel society to leave a calling card when visiting a household. According to the Hallmarks on the case it was made in 1904 by the Williams Birmingham Ltd. in Birmingham, England.The social history objects held in the Burke Museum's collection help to tell the stories of Beechworth's past by showing the social, cultural, and economic aspects of the town's history.A small rectangular silver calling card case that has an ornate pattern etched into its front.FRONT: WB LD/ Anchor symbol/ Lion symbol/ e (Hallmark)early 20th century -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet - USSIE HUMOR BOOKLET, The Clyde Press, Aussie Humor Victory Edition
1, Compiled by Cpl J. McMurray, 2/12 Field Artillery 9th Div AIF and W/O Elliott late 18th Sqn RAAF. 2. Compiled by Pte Kimpton WX139007 - 2nd 25th Batt AIF. 1. Soft beige coloured with 24 pages - cover printed in red with a drawing of a plane and photo of the compiler. 2. Soft grey coloured with 24 pages - cover printed in red with a drawing of a plane and photo of the compiler.booklet, aussie humor -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood State School - Rear of Schoolmasters house, Ringwood, 1945
Black and white photograph "Notes attached to photograph" 1945- Rear of Schoolmasters house. Former Nunawading School No 2242. Removed from it's site in Heatherdale on March 18th, 1892 to a site near the corner of Ringwood Street and Civic Place. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, Wal Jack, 18/09/1958 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the appearance of No. 25 promoting Made in Australia week during 1958.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of a photograph of No. 25 at the City Terminus, carrying banners for Made in Australia Week. In front of the tram is a conductor with a point bar and a very cold looking driver with a great coat on. Tram has a sheet with an Australian flag painted onto it, with holes made for the lights on the front of the tram, and three panels that have been fixed to the side of the tram. Tram has the destination of Victoria St. The Town Hall is in the background. Photo by Wal Jack 18-9-1958. See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3 for hi res scan of print. See image i4 for hi res scan of negative See Reg Item 7763 for another photo of the tram.On rear of photograph in ink "SEC, Ballarat No.25 with Made in Australia posters, Sturt St from Lydiard St 18th Sept. '58" and in top right hand corner, Wal Jack stamp with "T248" written in.trams, tramways, sturt st, advertisements, made in australia week, crews, conductors, drivers, tram 25