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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Photograph - Military group, Warrnambool First Volunteer Corps 1860, Taken May 24th, 1860, presented to Mayor in 1887
This Photograph is one of a number of photographs of the Warrnambool Militia. The photograph entitled "Warrnambool First Volunteer Corps" is dated 24th May 1860. (The First Volunteer Corps began in 1855.) It was presented by James Astley Bromfield (former Mayor of Warrnambool) to Major Walter Helpmann, head of Warrnambool’s 1st Volunteer Corps in 1887. The photograph shows the Corps lined up for inspection in Timor Street, Warrnambool. The location is outside what is now the Archie Graham Centre and the camera is looking west towards Liebig Street. The town band is in the right rear corner and spectators surround the Corps. The names listed on the back of the photograph are "1. R.Bushe (Captain in command), 2. Basil Spence, 3. Thomas Mickle, 4. Alfred Davies (Sergeant), 5. Cawthray, 6. Andrew Kerr, 7. Charles Scoborio, 8. Lacy, 9. James Hider, 10. D. O’Mullane, 11. William Norman, 12. Crouthers (or Cowthers ?), 13. Francis Breckon, 14. Russ, 15. Benjamin Wycherley, 16. C. A. Cramer (Sergeant), 17. James Coulstock, 18. Robert Newton (Sergeant), 19. J.A. Bromfield, 20. Singleton (supernumery), 21. Mostyn (Drill Instructor)," On the left of the picture is Billy Adams, Barnes (road contractor) and James Mason (Bootmaker). On the right of the picture is The Band. This is one of a collection of photographs showing the development of the Warrnambool Militia from its inception as the First Volunteer Corps in 1855. The collection is of local significance as it parallels the development of the town and includes images of significant local people. A number of Warrnambool streets are named after members of the Militia. It is also historically significant because of its connection to the unrest that was taking place in Europe at this time. Photograph of Warrnambool First Volunteer Corps 1860, sepia coloured, mounted on cream card. The photograph shows the Corps lined up for inspection in Timor Street Warrnambool. The location is outside what is now the Archie Graham Centre and the camera is looking west towards Liebig Street. The town band is in the right rear corner and spectators surround the Corps. Photograph taken 24th May 1860. Has names listed on reverse side. The protograph was presented to Mayor Helpman, by Bromfield, May 1887. Title printed below base of photo on the mounting board "May. 24. WARRNAMBOOL First VOLUNTEER CORPS. 1860" On the back of the photograph is a numbered list of names, handwritten in ink. Also on the back are presentation details "Presented to Mayor Helpman, by Bromfield, May 1887". warrnambool, wolunteer corps, militia, helpmann, bromfield, flagstaff hill, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road -
Brown Hill Progress Association Inc.
Newsclipping, Image if medallion for flax at Brown Hill, 1857, c1857
The Port Phillip Farmers Society was instituted in 1848. It was reported by the Ballarat Agricultural Society in 1859 that flax was grown in the Ballarat district. Flax was sown at Brown Hill on 04 October 1858, the seed saved, and the flax beetled on 28 February 1859. The exhibitor was T. MCKenna who was the first flax produced in the colony. 'Sample of Flax Plant First Prize Awarded to Mr T. McKenna 1857"port phillip farmers society -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat and The Age, "Fight to save Ballarat trams", "Paddle Steamer Study Planned", 1971
Set of two newspaper clippings pasted onto a single sheet of paper with two Punch holes on the left hand side. First clipping from The Age, p4, dated May 31, 1971 of the setting up of the BTPS by a group of young people the previous day. Has photo of a group taking a photo of the driver (Mr. Les Bird) holding the trolley pole rope. Notes that they hope to keep six trams going, tram to be operated on a voluntary basis similar to Puffing Billy, many of the group were Melbourne students and that the Ballarat contingent was consciously small. The first cutting also has a small piece on the top edge, cut out from the same newspaper referring to the article on page 4, titled "TRAMS". (Source newspaper advised by Alan Bradley 5/7/02 and updated). Second is from The Courier, Ballarat, 8/6/1971, about a Murray River paddle steamer company writing to the City of Ballaarat offering to undertake a feasibility study and discuss with Council the operation of pleasure craft on Lake Wendouree, Also mentions the establishment of the BTPS and its proposals and its letter to Council. See Reg, Item 2487 for print of photograph supplied by the AGE newspaper July 2002. Second copy from donation of the Tom Murray Estate added 20-11-2016. Full image of newspaper article added as image i2. See also Reg Item 7033 for other photographs and tramcar notes.In red ink on the second cutting, below the first paragraph "8-6-71"trams, tramways, paddle steamer, lake wendouree, charters, museum establishment -
Federation University Historical Collection
Invitation, Invitation to the Opening of the Ballarat School of Mines Museum, 1982, 03/1982
Federation University Australia was established on 1 January 2014. Formerly known as the University of Ballarat, its enabling legislation was the University of Ballarat Amendment (Federation University Australia) Act 2013. Although formally created as a University in 1994, the University of Ballarat has a lineage back to 1870 with the establishment of the School of Mines Ballarat, making it the third institution of higher learning to be established in Australia and the first to be established in regional Australia. On 1 January 1994, Ballarat University College became the University of Ballarat and in 1998 the University merged with three TAFE Institutes to become a dual sector institution with multiple campuses. On 1 January 2014, the University of Ballarat amalgamated with the Monash University Gippsland Campus to form Federation University Australia. The Gippsland Campus also had a long lineage dating back to 1928 with the establishment of the Yallourn Technical School which became a predecessor institution to the Gippsland College of Advanced Education formed in 1968. In 1990, it was renamed the Monash University College and in 1993 became the Gippsland Campus of Monash University. In 2016, Federation University Australia announced plans to take possession, over a two-year period, of Monash’s Berwick Campus in the south-east corridor of Melbourne. Federation University Australia, or FedUni, is headquartered in Ballarat and offers programs in Higher Education and Vocational Education and Training to regional Victoria and beyond. The University’s commitment to educational and social equity, teaching excellence, research distinction, environmental sustainability and regional capacity building has enabled it to develop in a way that draws on its proud heritage to inform its future. Its regional character sets a framework for the University’s priorities but does not constrain it from serving wider community interests, nationally and internationally. The name Federation University Australia was chosen to convey the scope and capacity of an expanded regional university with a federated network of campuses.Cream folded card invitation with an image of the Former Ballarat Circuit Court on the front. This building was used as the first Ballarat School of Mines when it first opened in 1870.ballarat school of mines, ballarat school of mines museum, g.h. beanland, museum reopening -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Early days in Nunawading
Letter from Margaret Luke of Box Hill. Copying material from 'The Victorian Independent' of April 2 1870 re the first anniversary of the Congregational Church at Springfield, Nunawading.Letter from Margaret Luke of Box Hill copying material from 'The Victorian Independent' of April 2 1870 re the first anniversary of the Congregational Church at Springfield, Nunawading.Letter from Margaret Luke of Box Hill. Copying material from 'The Victorian Independent' of April 2 1870 re the first anniversary of the Congregational Church at Springfield, Nunawading.congregational church, springfield, nunawading, nunawading, churches -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Argus (newspaper), Queen returns to London, 17/05/1954
Shows the excitement of the Queen's return from the Australian Royal Visit in 1954. This was Queen Elizabeth II's first visit to Australia since ascending the throne.An example of the interest in the royal family to Australians at this time.Front page of The Argus newspaper May 17 1954. Black and white text, coloured photograph of the Queen 'stepping ashore in Britain for the first time in six monthe'queen elizabeth 2, house of windsor, duke of edinburgh, royal tour of australia 1954 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Envelope, 1981
The Nunawading Council produced Commemoration First Day Covers stamped First Day of Issues for Australia Day during the years 1981-1992Envelope on which stamped:- 'First Day of Issue, Nunawading Victoria. Australia Day 1981'. At bottom left hand corner:- Nunawading coat of arms and 'Nunawading City Council, Australia Day Family Festival, 26 January 1981'Municipal Office, Nunawadingphilately, date stamps, civic mementoes, souvenirs -
Northern District School of Nursing. Managed by Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Schools 21 and 22
The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989.Black and white photograph of seven first year student nurses in garden at Lister House. C 1954Names written on back. L to R - Verna Hoensch, Heather Midgley, Helen Ryan, Margaret Arnoldt, Ida Moore, Rae Eyles. Lister House, Bendigo. 1954 in lister house gardens, seven first year nurses -
Northern District School of Nursing. Managed by Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - NDSN PTS 97 1981
The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989.8593.8 First year student nurse, Heather Gillingham, NDSN PTS 97, in yellow uniform 1981.NDSN 8593.8 Heather Gillingham School 97 2.2 1981 ndsn, nursing -
Kyneton Fire Brigade
Memorabilia - Trophy
Awarded First Prize Torchlight Procession 1958Awarded First Prize Torchlight Procession 1958Round crystal bowl, diamond pattern, three legs.Printed card : Central District Fire Brigades Association Demonstration Torchlight Procession "A" Class Brigades FIRST PRIZE Kyneton 1958kyneton fire brigade, trophy, torchlight procession, country fire authority -
J. Ward Museum Complex
Container - First Aid in Accidents Kit, The Sanax Company – Melbourne Vic
This small, portable 1930’s Sanax First Aid in Accidents Kit has been strongly constructed, the case reinforced with metal to take knocks and bumps as it was transported to the site of an emergency. Having these supplies organised into a kit made them easily accessible and reduces time to take them to the accident site. The text of the printed brand “Sanax - First Aid” embossed on the lid. In Aradale Mental Hospital and J Ward, people are well aware of the institutions remoteness and of the importance of quick treatment when accidents occur. However, prior to the first commercial First Aid Kit being produced in 1888 by Johnson & Johnson, there was limited knowledge about treating injuries and about medical supplies to have ready for emergencies. A quote from Johnson’s & Johnson’s 1888 price list states, “It is a fact ... that many lives are lost and much suffering entailed in such accidents on account of the lack of the simple but necessary articles required to afford prompt assistance to the wounded.” [cited Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village]The kit is significance because it illustrates the first aid paraphernalia used in the care of staff and patients at Aradale Mental Hospital and J Ward. Black tin container. Inside lid shows printed instructions regarding treating various ailments. Contains: Absorbent gauze Canister of castor oil Petroleum jelly First Aid dressing Absorbent dressing Salvolatile ointment Gauze bandage x 3 Ache tablets x 25 3 loose metal safety pins The contents are not dissimilar to items used in first aid kits today. Due to its portable nature, the kit contains many dents and scratches. first aid, medical supplies, sanax -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Fred Rochow Railways Collection - First standard gauge passenger train from Sydney to Melbourne, 13 April 1962
The Fred Rochow Railways Collection incorporates photos related to the operation of the Wodonga Railway Station including different types of trains and railways staff C. 1930 – 1990. It was donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Fred Rochow, a railwayman who spent many years based in Wodonga. He joined the Victorian Railways on 17th June l947 and retired in 1988. For some time, he was a member of the Australian Federated Union of Locomotive Enginemen and served a term as a member of the Trades Hall Council. He had an extensive knowledge of the struggles that took place to achieve better conditions for railway workers. Fred worked for many years as a fireman and then worked his way up the ranks to driver, experiencing many changes from the days of steam locomotives through to diesel trains, locomotives and even the modern XPT train. He worked throughout Victoria at different stages of his career, with his final working years focused on the northeast of Victoria and the Albury to Melbourne line. After his retirement, Fred continued to share his love of steam miniature trains with the community. S Class Locomotives - The eighteen members of the S Class were ordered in two batches by the Victorian Railways from Clyde Engineering for express passenger and freight workings, with the final eight locomotives ordered specifically to work the North-East standard gauge line. Many were named after prominent Victorians.This collection has local and statewide significance as it captures images of trains, locomotives and personnel who operated the railway services in Wodonga and throughout Northeast Victoria. The railways played a critical role in opening up Victoria and connecting Australia for trade, business, social communication and transport.The first standard gauge passenger train from Sydney to Melbourne pulled by Locomotive S314. This was made possible when part of Australia's gauge problem was solved with the construction of a new standard gauge line. The new line was a 317 km long line running from Albury, NSW, parallel to the existing broad gauge line to Melbourne, connecting Australia's two largest cities by standard gauge. S314 entered service on 24 April 1961 and was named after Sir John O'Shannassy who was the second Premier of Victoria. The S314 pulled the first passenger train to travel straight through from Sydney to Melbourne on 13 April 1962. On the morning of 7th February 1969, the southbound Southern Aurora collided head-on with a northbound goods train near Violet Town, Victoria. The Locomotive S314 was hauling the goods train and was destroyed by the impact of the collision. On front of locomotive "S314" On banner below Coat of Arms "FIRST STANDARD GAUGE PASSENGER TRAIN / SYDNEY - MELBOURNE/ APRIL 13 - 1962"railways wodonga, fred rochow, walker rail motor vehicles, wodonga to tallangatta rail service -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, "Kicking into the Wind - A history of the formative years of the Port Melbourne Football Club 1874 - 1917", 2004
Produced by Terry KEENAN as the first of three volumes of PMFC history during the VFA period"Kicking into the Wind - A history of the formative years of the Port Melbourne Football Club 1874 - 1917". First volume of Terry KEENAN's history of PMFC. Navy blue paperback 216 pages 2004.Unsignedsport - australian rules football, terry keenan, port melbourne football club, pmfc -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - AGM MINUTES, BENDIGO RSL SUB BRANCH, Bendigo RSL Sub Branch, C. 1949 - 1953, 1960 - 2000
The Annual General meeting Minutes of the Bendigo RSL Sub Branch. The first AGM report is 21.2.1949 through to 2.12.1953. The second AGM report 15.2.1960 through to 14.2.2000. These reports were scanned and reprinted in A4 size and placed in leather bound volumes, refer Cat No 8122.5.Binder folder foolscap size with Bendigo RSL Annual General Meeting minutes. The first entry is an original for the year ended 31.12.1934. The first AGM reports begin in 1949 through to 1953. The second entries are from 1960 through to 2000.The typing is in black with the use of underling in red. There a a few hand written. Each report is in a seperate sleeve.brsl, smirsl, agm, minutes -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Submission for Approval, VIOSH: Ballarat College of Advanced Education; Proposed Masters Degree in Risk Engineering (Occupational Hazard Management), June 1985
Victorian Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (VIOSH) Australia is the Asia-Pacific centre for teaching and research in occupational health and safety (OHS) and is known as one of Australia's leaders on the field. VIOSH has a global reputation for its innovative approach within the field of OHS management. VIOSH had its first intake of students in 1979. At that time the Institution was known as the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. In 1990 it became known as Ballarat University College, then in 1994 as University of Ballarat. It was 2014 that it became Federation University. VIOSH Australia students are safety managers, senior advisors and experienced OHS professionals. They come from all over Australia and industry. Students are taught active research and enquiry; rather than textbook learning and a one-size fits all approach. VIOSH accepts people into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management who have no undergraduate degree - on the basis of extensive work experience and knowledge. Request for preliminary approval from Ballarat College of Advanced Education for Proposed Masters Degree in Risk Engineering (Occupational Hazard Management). Outlines the Course Aims, Outline of the Course - Sessions, Mode of Presentation, Relationship to other Courses, Enrolment Levels, Justification for Introduction of the Course. Over the years the College has engaged a number of recognised authorities and people who work in the area of occupational hazard management to work as visiting lecturers. Professor P Compes from the University of Wuppertal, Germany Professor D Klein (Fulbright Scholar) from Michigan State University E Wigglesworth, Executive Director, Menzies Foundation, Melbourne Professor R Vernon from Texas A&R University Dr D Else from University of Aston, Birmingham, UK Five A4 pages -m typed.Signature of Derek Woolley on first pageviosh, victorian institute of occupational safety and health, ballarat college of advanced education, proposed masters degree risk engineering, occupational hazard management, course aims, outline of course, justification for course, professor p compes, university of wuppertal germany, professor d klein, fulbright scholar, michigan state university, e wigglesworth, menzies foundation, director, professor r vernon, texas a&r university, dr d else, university of aston birmingham -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Badge
First Headquarters clothbadge/buttons, 1950, army -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Dressing
First Field Dressingequipment, ww1, army -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
First Aid Kit
First Aid Kitequipment, c1960, army -
Slovenian Association Melbourne
Photo, Lojze Markic: First car, 1963, 1963
Alojz Markic - owner of 1st carProud momentFirst car 1963 -
RMIT GSBL Justice Smith Collection
Book, Guest, Anthony Gordon, Principles of the English law of contract and of agency in its relation to contract, 1959
Twenty-first editioncontracts, contracts -- great britain, agency (law) -- great britain -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Functional Object - First aid kit, Trafalgar First Aid Kit
First Aid casemedicine, first aid -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Certificate, The Royal Horticultural Society of Victoria, Trial Grounds Award, Burnley Horticultural Gardens, 1938
Certificate awarded to the Burnley School of Horticulture for a Dahlia, "Dorothy Jessep." Dated 20.6.38.First Class certificateSigned by President, Frank Clarke and Secretary, Roy Mattingley, of the Society. Dated 20.6.38.exhibition, flowers, dalhias, dorothy jessep, frank clarke, roy mattingley -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter, Actions of the AIF in Greece and Crete told by SG Savige 12 June 1941, 1941
A typed letter designed to be copied and circulated to members of Stan Savige's 'old mob' recounting events in Greece and Crete in 1941. Legatee Savige was deployed in Greece and this letter recounts the withdrawal of his company and those of Walker and Wrigley. He mentions Thermopylae, Kalamai, and evacuation via the ship Costa Rica, which was bombed by German planes and sunk. The name Aaron (or Adrian) Beattie is handwritten on the first page so perhaps it is his copy of the letter.A first hand account of the campaign in Greece during 1941, and an important link to Legatee Stan Savige, the founder of Legacy.Cream foolscap paper x 4 pages with black type transcription of a letter by Stan Savige in 1941.Handwritten in blue pen on centre top of first page "Aaron Beattie".stan savige, world war two, crete, greece -
Greensborough Historical Society
Pamphlet, Myer Store News March 1954, 1954_03
Shows the excitement of the Royal Visit in 1954. This was Queen Elizabeth II's first visit to Australia since ascending the throne.An example of the importance of Royalty to Australians at this time.2 page newsletter from the Myer store in Melbourne. Cover illustration shows the Bourke Street store decked out to welcome the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh on their first visit to Melbourne.queen elizabeth 2, house of windsor, duke of edinburgh, royal tour of australia 1954, myer melbourne -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Certificate - Prize Certificate Rutherglen Agricultural Society, 1921 (Exact)
All three certificates won by J G Scott. 32.4 First Prize - Three Head of Lettuce, Blue.Prize certificate for 1921, Rutherglen Agricultural Society. Blue certificate with black printing, decorative printed edging. First Prize certificate won by J.G. Scott, for Three Head of Lettuce.On front of card: "1921 / Rutherglen Agricultural Society / Thirty Eighth Annual Exhibition / Wednesday, October 19th, 1921"rutherglen show, rutherglen agricultural society, j g scott -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Certificate - Prize Certificate Rutherglen and Murray Valley Agricultural & Horticulture Society, 1908 (Exact)
Certificates won by Scott, J G at Rutherglen Show. 32.12 First Prize - Collection of Sweet Peas, green.Prize certificate for 1908, Rutherglen & Murray Valley Agricultural & Horticultural Society. Green certificate - First Prize. Won by J G Scott at Rutherglen Show for Collection of Sweet Peas."Rutherglen and Murray Valley / Agricultural & Horticultural Society / Twenty Ninth Annual Exhibition / Wednesday, 28th October, 1908" / "A.H. Thompson, Secretary"rutherglen show, rutherglen & murray valley agricultural & horticultural society, j g scott -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, Business Leadership: first Luncheon Address delivered to Legacy Club (H45), 1923
An address delivered by P.W. Powell (the first Secretary of the Club) in October 1923 to the newly formed Legacy Club. In it he notes that "The most important thing in the development of this Club is to formulate a sound constructive policy that will draw in the best type of member and make the Club a live force in the advancement of this country." The comradeship and cooperation developed by the troops during wartime should be applied in civilian life to the development of Australia. He finishes by calling for the Club to be named the Legacy Club "in token of the heritage that has been bequeathed to us by those who so nobly commended the work that is left to us to carry on."An insight into corporate and political thinking of the 1920s as the country transitioned from wartime to peacetime, and an insight into the thinking of one of the founder members of Melbourne Legacy.4 sheets of white copy paper, black typing.'H45' (see Item 00937)in blue ink on first pagehistory, founding legatee -
Camperdown & District Historical Society
Photograph - Western District First Nations people with Isabella Dawson at 'Kangatong', c1865
Isabella Park Taylor, nee Dawson (1842-1929), friend of Western Victorian First Nations people, and student of their languages and customs. Isabella grew up at "Kangatong" (1844-1866) in the company of First Nations people and became fluent in their languages. With her father, James Dawson, she wrote the book "Australian Aborigines" (1881).Black and white photograph taken at "Kangatong", near Hawkesdale, of seven Western Victorian First Nations people all seated in conversation with Isabella Dawson, seated at right with notebook and pen in hand.cdhs, cdhsfirstnations -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Letters, Heatherdale Pre-School Association: First year of operation 1953. Documents, 1953
Heatherdale Pre-School Association. First year of operation 1953. Location Yallourn Parade, Ringwood.Documents from Heatherdale Pre-School Association. First year of operation 1953. Location Yallourn Parade, Ringwood. File No. 3, Financial Statements. Grant Letters. Department of Health Letters.File and Letters -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Burwood East Primary School extensions
Nunawading News article on extensions to the 112 year old Burwood East Primary School;Nunawading News article on extensions to the 112 year old Burwood East Primary School; picture shows 1970 additions to the old building which first began as the Nunawading Common School.Nunawading News article on extensions to the 112 year old Burwood East Primary School; burwood east primary school no. 454, bennet, r.