This photograph is of the cooking sections of the entries in the Sunbury Flower Show held in the Memorial Hall. It is after the judging as the prize winners have cards placed on them.A black and white photo of entries in the cooking sections of the flower show. It shows the prize winners. It is mounted on cream card."Chr Christiansen" on top LH corner on card upside down and on the bottom RH corner.sunbury flower show, awards, christiansen, chris., photographers, flower shows, sunbury, shows and exhibitions, memorial halls, george evans collection

Chris. Christiansen was the photographer in Sunbury from 1892 to 1916. St. Andrew's Church in Sunbury have organised an annual flower show for many years and it is held in the Sunbury Memorial Hall.A black and white photo of a flower show mounted on a cream frame. Flowers and wreaths are displayed on two raised shelves along the wall on the RHS and there are palm leaves in the foreground. There is another display across the back wall. The cream mounting has been cut across the top and there is fine embossing around the photo.CHRISTIANSENflower shows, sunbury, shows and exhibitions, christiansen, chris., photographers, memorial halls, churches, st. andrew's church, george evans collection

The Sunbury Flower show is held annually and is organised by St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. It is held in the Memorial Hall.A black and white photo of entries in the preserves and cakes section in the foreground. There are flower entries on the side and vegetables in the background. Two men are standing to the side.bottom RH corner: Chr. Christiansensunbury flower show, flower shows, sunbury, shows and exhibitions, christiansen, chris., photographers, food, vegetables, st. andrews presbyterian church, churches, george evans collection

Schoolers Homestead Lake Lonsdale. Part of a collection of Photographs by Mr. O.G. Armstrong as commissioned by the Shire of Stawell for the Inter-colonial and Paris Exhibition in Melbourne in 1866. Similar Photo Scoullar station Rosehill Cat No 3888stawell education

Mr Webb King was an Air Raid Warden during World War 2. These badges were found when his workshop was being cleared out, and so were donated to our society. The badges in our possession do not have the word WARDEN printed on them, like the image of the badge shown on the Darebin Heritage 'Air Raid Protection Services (ARP)' publication, or the image of a badge offered for sale on ebay. At this stage we are uncertain of why this is so. If anybody knows the answer then please leave a message on this site. During World War 2 Australian municipalities were expected to take precautions against air raids, with the Government campaigning to recruit men over 45 to be volunteer Air Raid Wardens. It was also common for women to become wardens. Wardens carried gas masks, helmets, and rattles or whistles. The wardens received 7 to 8 one hour sessions of training, and their chief duty was to advise people of precautions to take, and to ensure those precautions were taken. Air Raid Precautions included air raid drills, shelters (usually trenches), first aid, fire fighting, rescue of 'gassed' persons, evacuation drills, demolition and repair squads, monitoring of blackouts. Melbourne was deemed vulnerable to aerial attack because of its centralised port and industrial facilities and so Anti-aircraft guns were installed in Maribyrnong. By early 1942 more than 60,000 people voluntarily carried out Air Raid Precautions duties according to the Autobiography of Robert V. J. Padula OAM. As the threat diminished during 1943 and 1944 the need for air raid precautions was slowly reduced, and some shelters (trenches) were filled. The two photos showing Air Raid Wardens are out of copyright and have been sourced from the 'Argus Newspaper Collection of Photographs, State Library of Victoria.' The image showing one warden on Swanston Street Melbourne has been cropped to remove extras not connected with the photo. Other sources of information for this report are: (1) http://bpadula.tripod.com/autobiography/id100.html, (2) https://www.awm.gov.au/exhibitions/underattack/mobilise/precautions.asp, (3) http://heritage.darebinlibraries.vic.gov.au/article/57. The ARP badges are a historic reminder of the precautions that were taken in Victoria during the early years of World War 2. The precautions were an effort to minimise the harmful effects of a theoretical air raid. The war started to turn and so an air raid never came, however many people received valuable training in what precautions needed to be taken.Pressed metal round badges with pins. Main feature of badges is the large whitish lettering ARP on a red background. A black outlined crown and the word VICTORIA in red on whitish background is also on the badges. At the bottom of the badges in black are the letters DC plus the numbers of the badges.Serial Numbers of the badges are: DC 361, DC 362, DC 364, DC 368, DC 370, DC 374, DC 375, DC 376, DC 377, DC 379, DC 388, DC 389.arp. arp badge, air raid precautions, air raid precautions warden, warden, badges

TWELVE COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHS OF TRAVELLING TOBY JUG EXHIBITION FROM SHEPPARTON ART GALLERY. SOME WITH NAMES OF MUSEUM VOLUNTEERS ON BACK. PHOTOGRAPHS CATALOGUED 1845 1 - 12, PHOTOS ON VICTORIAN COLLECTION MARKED 1845 A TO K. local history, photography, photographs, exhibition, toby jug

Twenty photographs of Students from Stawell primary School 502 visiting Stawell Historical Society Exhibition on 23/8/2016education, exhibition, museum

The Slovenians enjoyed participation at the Royal Melbourne Show 1959 where they could showcase the Slovenian traditions, arts and crafts, and at times,culinary goodies as well.Traditional Slovenian crafts, national costume and the tourism jewel Lake BledSlovenian couple dressed in Slovenian national costume of Gorenjska region at the Royal Melbourne Show in 1959. The painting shows the tourist attraction Lake Bled and many traditional items of craft were placed in the exhibition as well. The man in the photo is Leopold Jalk.Couple dressed in Slovenian national costume, painting of Lake Bled and Slovenian traditional craftsslovenian national costume, slovenian crafts, lake bled, royal melbourne show

Slovenian Club Melbourne participated many times at the Royal Melbourne Show with the musicians, dancers, folk dances, art and craft exhibitions. They were always warmly welcomed.The second Slovenian children of the first generations keeping up the traditionsColour photo of the large decorative heart with the Slovenian children in national costumes and boys playing piano accordions at the Royal Melbourne Show. The children are:Young generation of Slovenians, born in Australia, keeping the Slovenian traditionsslovenian traditions, slovenian national costume, slovenian music, slovenian polka

Black and white photo of the Slovenian stand at the Royal melbourne Show Exhibition in 1960Traditional Slovenian craft items17 x 20.50 cmexhibition, royal melbourne show

Joseph Gundry was born at Lopen ,Somerset England circa 1810.He arrived in Van Dieman's Land 1832from England ,followed by his brothers,William 1837,and Charles later .Joseph died a Jan Juc in 1878 and is buried it the Bellbrae Cemetery .Black and white photograph of Joseph Gundry

Photo taken circa 1890 shows the building owned by the Torquay Improvement Association believed to have been used as Torquay's "Town Hall", and also as a school from 1899 until a new school was built in early 1900's. The building was destroyed by the devastating fire of 1940.Torquay's first "Town Hall", an early community initiative,Black and white copy photo

Photo shows Edward Molyneux's first Hot Water Depot on Spring Creek, Torquay, with the Coffee Palace, which became the Palace Hotel on the hill (Bell Street) in the background.Evidence of the beginnings of a service industry for residents and tourists. Note the absence of any motor vehicles.Black and white copy photo

Photo shows the Palace Hotel, Bell Street, Torquay circa 1891.The Hotel was built in 1888 by William Follett and operated as the Torquay Coffee Palace until it was licenced in 1891 and then traded as the Palace Hotel. Significantly the hotel's first licensee was Anna Rosina Follet, one of a number of female licensees in Victoria at the turn of the century. The Black and white copy photo.

Photo taken on new years day 1900 shows Edward Molyneux's Hot Water Depot, established on the bank of Spring Creek,Torquay to cater for the growing number of visitors to the area. Note the conveyances of the day in the foreground.The Hot Water Depot was an innovative response to the demands of an embryonic tourist industry in Torquay.Black and white photo

Photo circa 1880 on Torquay Front Beach frontage displays a house owned by William Pride with Colonel Price's first holiday home in the backgroundA photographic record of the beginnings of the Torquay township.Black and white copy photograph

Photo shows Edward Molyneux, a Torquay pioneer, fishing in Spring Creek, Torquay,Edward Molyneux was a significant contributor to the development of Torquay. Spring Creek was a significant attraction in bringing visitors to the area and remains a favourite spot in contemporary Torquay for locals and visitors alike.Black and white copy photo.

A view of The Esplanade Torquay circa 1920'sThe Esplanade became the premier boulevard of Torquay township and is now amongst Victoria's most sought after residential real estate with unrestricted ocean views.Black and white photo.

Photo is of Edward Molyneux's horse drawn drag that plied the coastal routes between Geelong, Torquay and Lorne in the early 1900's.Exploring the South Coast was not easy before the construction of the Great Ocean Road.Black and white photo

Photo shows Edward Molyneux's motorised drag with a full complement of tourists, embarking for, or just returned from a trip to Torquay, or perhaps further along the south coast.The beginning of motorised tourism on the Surf Coast.Black and white photo

Photo shows a pristine Spring Creek at Torquay with one of the district's early settlers, Edward Molyneux, on horseback, apparently looking across the creek towards the site of the present day RACV resort and golf course. Spring Creek was a fishing spot that first brought visitors to the Torquay district. The area is now central to the residential development of Torquay and Jan Juc,Black and white photo

Photo shows Edward Molyneux's upgraded Hot Water Depot, now the Hot Water Café and Garage and located in Bell Street, Torquay adjacent to the Palace Hotel. The business also offered vehicles for hire.Edward Molyneux developed and expanded his business to keep up with the times, especially the advent of motor transport.Black and white photo.

Photo shows the first buildings in Gilbert Street, Torquay circa 1890.Gilbert Street became Torquay's "CBD" and remains the historical heart of Torquay township.Black and white photo.

Photo shows Paynes General Store, one of Torquay's early businesses, established in the early 1900's in Gilbert Street, Torquay.Another example of Torquay's early commercial development.Black and white photo

Photo shows the post office at Torquay in the 1950's.Black and white photo

Photo shows the Torquay General Store in Gilbert Street.The General Store also served as the post office before the later establishment of a dedicated post office. It was also the Cobb and Co. coach depot which places it in the early history of Torquay.Black and white photo.

A photo of The Esplanade, Torquay in the 1920's before electricity poles and lines were erected to interrupt the landscape.Central Torquay in early days before electrification.Black and white copy photo

Photo shows The Esplanade, Torquay circa 1920's before electricity poles and wires were erected to power the township but obstruct the uninterrupted view of the ocean now so prized by residents and visitors.An early record of the primitive township of Torquay.Black and white photo

"Modern Developments in the Australian Wool Industry", c.1923. Examines the operations of the Yarra Falls Spinning Co. Pty Ltd and the Australian Knitting Mills Limited (makers of Golden Fleece and Kookaburra knitted underwear). Includes photos of processes and of the buildings.Book, front cover: "Modern Developments in the Australia Woollen Industry" c.1923; Yarra Falls Spinning Co. Pty Ltd and Australian Knitting Mills Limited.weaving textile industry - history textile production machine knitting textile mills, yarra falls spinning co. pty ltd australian knitting mills limited, yarn - woollen, cloth - worsted, yarn - worsted, wool tops, yarn - cashmere, logo merino: sheep in australian art and design - exhibition (29/07/2000 - 04/02/2001), weaving, textile industry - history, textile production, machine knitting, textile mills

Part of the Zakrzewski photographic collection. Mr Zakrzewski collected, repaired and restored spinning wheels and was the inventor of the Carrington Wheel. He retained photographs of all the spinning wheels he repaired and restored and the entire collection of 42 photos were donated to the NWM with his spinning wheel collection.spinning wheels, highlights of the national wool museum: the zakrzewski spinning wheel collection - exhibition (28/07/2001 - 02/12/2001), zakrzewski, mr wlodzimierz