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Vision Australia
Book - Object, Better Homes and Gardens Feburary 1974, Part III, 1974
Example of a Braille magazine imported from the United States for readers in Australia. Better Homes and Gardens was produced by the National Library Service in Braille and exported to Braille libraries around the world. Magazines were costly to produce in-house, as they often held timely information that were not as relevant to the reader by the time that the transcription and embossing process was finished, and each issues required the process to be restarted each time a print issue was created. Working from the magazine itself, rather than an electronic file, and with no automated process yet developed, this issue in 1974 would have been scribed by hand and manually checked before being sent to the large embossing and binding machines for distribution. 1 Braille volume of Better Homes and Gardens magazineBetter Homes and Gardens February 1974 Part IIIbraille library of victoria, braille books -
Vision Australia
Book - Object, Playboy August 1974, 1974
Example of a Braille magazine imported from the United States for readers in Australia. Playboy was produced by the National Library Service in Braille and exported to Braille libraries around the world. Magazines were costly to produce in-house, as they often held timely information that were not as relevant to the reader by the time that the transcription and embossing process was finished, and each issues required the process to be restarted each time a print issue was created. Working from the magazine itself, rather than an electronic file, and with no automated process yet developed, this issue in 1974 would have been scribed by hand and manually checked before being sent to the large embossing and binding machines for distribution. 1 Braille volume of Playboy magazinePlayboy - entertainment for men, August 1974, Volume 21, No 8, Part IVbraille library of victoria, braille books -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Article, Peter Esdale, Australia's First School of Horticulture - Burnley, 100 years of Service, c. 1991
A five paged article photocopied from "The Australian Garden Journal" by Peter Esdale. Journal dated Feb/March 1991, Vol 10 No 3. The article gives a brief history of the Horticultural College and informing readers about the courses offered in 1991. Illustrations.5-page article by Peter Esdale from Garden Journal, Vol. 10, No. 3, Feb. - March 1991peter esdale, garden journal, the australian garden journal, burnley gardens centenary -
Mont De Lancey
Book, Whitcombe & Tombs Limited, Whitcombe's Human Geography Reader Grade III - Animals and Children of Many Lands, No date is listed but it is possibly a reprint of the 1939 issue as it is exactly the same except for the price on the front
Whitcombe's Human Geography Reader Grade III - Animals and Children of Many Lands is specially written to meet the requirements of the Social Studies (Geography) Course of Study in Victorian Elementary Schools. It is intended for the personal use of the pupil and has been written for juveniles. It aims to encourage world friendship with descriptions and pictures of the children from many lands. Many of the animals and birds of the world are illustrated and described. The topics are written in story form. Dramatization is encouraged as well as outdoor activities and the making of a pupil's geography picture book.A faded green paperback reader or textbook with faded black lettering on the front cover at the top for the title Whitcombe's Human Geography Reader. Grade III. A cost of 1/1 is printed in the lower right hand corner. On the front cover is a black lined illustration inside a round shape of children in traditional costumes from different lands with many lined drawings of animals from around the world. The title page has the title and publisher details as well as a black and white photograph of two children sitting in a Dog-Cart in Summer. Throughout are black and white charts, maps, diagrams, photographs and illustrations. On the inside of the front cover is a Contents page and the back cover lists further Whitcombe's titles as well as on the outside of the back cover. Pp. 52.non-fictionWhitcombe's Human Geography Reader Grade III - Animals and Children of Many Lands is specially written to meet the requirements of the Social Studies (Geography) Course of Study in Victorian Elementary Schools. It is intended for the personal use of the pupil and has been written for juveniles. It aims to encourage world friendship with descriptions and pictures of the children from many lands. Many of the animals and birds of the world are illustrated and described. The topics are written in story form. Dramatization is encouraged as well as outdoor activities and the making of a pupil's geography picture book.children's books, handbooks, textbooks, geography, schools -
Bendigo Military Museum
Print - PRINT, FRAMED, WW1, Reader's Digest (Australia) Pty Limited, 2015
From information Book "Reader's Digest/ Gallipoli/ 25th April 1915 - 9th January 1916/Centenary Commemorative Prints". Collection of 20 Prints' Refer Cat No. 7300. "John Hugh Allen died on 6th June 1915 at Gallipoli, a Lieutenant in the Worcester Regiment." Framed print. Print - colour print on paper. Colour photograph of a stained glass window. Depicts - top - a knight and an angel with the words "War" and "Peace" below figures. Below - battle scene of soldiers on left, on right, university buildings and quadrangle with figure in an academic gown in foreground. Words below - "In Memoriam John Hugh Allen/ Gallipoli 6th June 1915". Frame - Black plastic framing with glass front and MDF board backing with adhered black paper.Details below print'- "STAINED GLASS WINDOW War and Peace, All Saint's Anglican Church, Dunedin, New Zealand."framed accessories, prints, ww1, galli[poli, centenary -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind annual report 1965-1966, 1966
Overview of events that occurred in 1965-6 : celebration of the 100th year since establishment, development of a language laboratory, 600 talking book readers now use the library, discontinuation of millet broom making and focus on mat making, brush making and packaging and assembly work.1 volume of text and illustrationsannual reports, royal victorian institute for the blind -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Newspaper cutting, Mr. W. F. Greenwood, 1899
The text reads as follows: "After we had tried in vain to induce a certain gentleman to visit Talma for his photograph, the Australian Sunday School Teacher was able to present him to its readers. How came t.. ..out? Can it be that the gentleman concered likes Sunday School folks better than he loves Fellowship folks? Perish the thought! Another explanation must be found. The editor of a …. …ghtly-written magazine named has "… ..d him" which "we" cannot claim. We do … …udge him his success, especially as he is (kind?) enough to place at our disposal the excellent portrait he gave Sunday School readers of the new president. For the new president of ….." Newspaper cutting that has been too closed cut so that the text of the accompanying article is partially obscured.greenwood, w. f. -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, Free Lending Library of the Blind building opening, 1919
In 1894 the Victorian Braille Writers Association was established in order to create a braille lending library. Such an endeavor also meant a need of space for storage. At first the library was accommodated in the home of Mrs May Harrison before moving to the home of Mrs Dickinson two years later. Eventually, with the help of donors, a space was rented in the Block Arcade to house the 1300+ volumes it held and the yearly increase produced by its braille transcribers. Fortunately in 1918 the Trustees of the Edward Wilson Estate provided 4000 pounds to pay for a new building in Commercial Road. Despite some misgivings from the RVIB at the time, this building was home to both braille volumes and talking books (albums and cassettes) for many years.1 b/w photograph of people on a stageFree Lending Library for the Blind. Senator G. Fairbairn, on behalf of the Edward Wilson Trust, presenting the key of the building to Miss Aston, a Braille reader, representing the Braille Writer’s Association. 26th April 1919. (Label on mount board)tilly aston, braille and talking book library -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Map - Kiewa Valley, Parish Map of Mullindolingong, 12/10/1906
The map shows the names of people living in the parish of Mullindolingong in 1906. These people had leases or licences giving the reader an insight into the number of people in the area and an understanding of the size of their holdings. Infrastructure is also given including shops, schools, churches etc. Presumably it was used by the Ryder family.This map gives an historical insight into the parish of Mullindolingong as it names people and the infrastructure - roads, buildings etc. as it was in 1906. This enables the reader to compare the area at the time with other times and other places and to have an understanding of the early settlers in the area.This is a very old paper or parchment map with wooden rods top and bottom. The top rod has ribbons attached to enable hanging. The map shows the current leases and licences and when they were held by during this period, circa 1906.Mullindolingong County of Bogong. This plan has been prepared by The Most Reliable Data in the Possession of the Department up to the date of its Compilation. Information respecting Leases or Licences which await Final Completion is not recorded.parish of mullindolingong map; ryder family; early settlers; -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Booklet, Ambassador Press Pty Ltd, Granville, NSW 2142, 'The Emigrant's Friend' - facsimile, c. 1974
Booklet, originally published in London in 1848. Recreated by Reader's Digest, Sydney. Buff cardboard covers, 40 page booklet. Cover has depictions of seals of New Zealand, Australia, Swan River and Van Dieman's Land, one in each corner, charcoal, charcoal print 'THE EMIGRANT'S FRIEND, OR AUTHENTIC GUIDE TO SOUTH AUSTRALIA'; plus areas included in booklet. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - 1.25,000 BENDIGO AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHS
Eighteen undated coloured 1.25,000 army aerial photographs covering Bendigo city and district. [a] -( Similar to A vintage Abrams map reader -Adjustable Stereoscope) -Casella London viewing eye frame with Irving scratched into frame. Another name scratched out also. [b] WW2 Leather pouch stamped Casella London made to hold eye frame.bendigo, utilities, fortuna army mapping division -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Edward Joseph Mansfield, London, The Graphic Jany to June 1887, 1887
A bound copy of a British magazine which was published weeklyThe royal blue front hard cover has gold scroll work around the edges and an embossed image of two flying angels representing the arts and literature. It also has an image of a quill and a paint brush and gold printing. The cover is stained and is frayed around the edges. The spine has embossed symbols and printing and has been mended with adhesive tape on the inside. The title on the spine is _The Graphic Illustrated Newspaper Vol 35 Jany to June 1887 London 90 Strand. The pages are gilt edged and contain copies of the weekly paper commencing January first. There are black and white and coloured illustrations. The frontispiece has a covering piece of badly torn tissue.fictionA bound copy of a British magazine which was published weekly vintage magazines, the graphic, the graphic 1887, warrnambool -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Frank Hurley, Shackleton's Argonauts, 1948
Frank Hurley was a photographer and member of Shackleton's Antarctic Expedition. Former Principal of the Ballarat School of Mines, Richard W. Richards, was a member of this expedition. He is the author of this children's information book which was also illustrated by Hurley, and won the Children's Book of the Year Award: Older Readers in 1948.Hard covered book with coloured image of a vessel in a rough sea glued onto the front. The 140 page book includes numerous reproductions of photographs by Frank Hurley, including Ernest Shackleton, the Endurance, Penguins, whales, Frank Wild, Tom Crean, Frank Hurley.antarctica, ernest shackleton, richard w. richards, dick richards, frank hurley -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Magazine (item) - General Dynamics F-111 Periodicals, 111 LOG Magazines, multiple volumes and issues
"The 111 LOG's main purpose is to keep its readers posted on news about F-111 aircraft as well as the latest methods and procedures being used in support of the F-111 Program." - 111 LOG Volume 4, Issue 2, 1970. Many are marked as for official use only. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BADHAM COLLECTION: HERALD SUN READERS BOOK CLUB RESIGNATION LETTER, 12/04/1954
Herald Sun Readers Book Club letter -resignation letter dated 12.4.1954. Addressed to J Badham, 5 Laidman St Maryborough - signed Joan B. Keast. It is a paper letter with the book club logo in red ink of six books with book ends either end. On the left book end it has the letter H and the right has the letter S.document, memo, railway, herald sun. readers book club. j badham. laidman st maryborough joan b. keast. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: HISTORY REVEALED
BHS CollectionBendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from Wednesday, February 18, 2004, Hisory revealed: yesterday, the Advertiser ran the smaller photo above, asking if readers knew the railway station. Wayne Worthington called to say it was the Glenalbyn station, between Inglewood and Weddeburn, which burnt down about 1960. The goods sheds are pictured today also, The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History
Equipment - Oscillotonometer, von Recklinghausen
This oscillotonometer was owned by Dr. Herbert Claus Newman, an Anaesthetist who gained his diploma in Anaesthetics in 1956. Dr Newman served in the Vietnam War and was also one of over 50 of Australia's medical professionals who signed a joint statement in 2004 condemning the Federal Government for committing Australian troops to the Iraq war.Brown leather case with silver clasp and brown leather handle. Case contains Dr. von Recklinghausen Scala Alternans Oscillotonometer – a round silver pressure gauge with paper scale and needle point reader. The silver valve and lever at the bottom of the gauge connects black and orange rubber tubing to the grey linen arm cuff rolled closed with Velcro and a rubber inflation bulb.Yellow sticker on top of case in yellow type: H. NEWMAN Printed on face of gauge: Oscillotonometer / n. Dr. von Recklinghausen / "SCALA ALTERNANS" / 6585868 / S|K Printed on scale near zero reading: mmHg Printed on scale near highest reading: mm Hg = Torr Printed on scale is numbers 0 to 300 in increments of 20 Stamped on reverse of valve: 148blood pressure, oscillotonometer, dr. von recklinghausen, scala alternans, newman, h., newman, herbert claus, vietnam war -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Memories growing up in Port Melbourne, Stan Littlepage, c.1999
The original letter was dictated to and typed up by Stan PAGE's daughter in which he describes growing up in Port Melbourne in the 1920's. Although he was a good reader, Stan found it hard to write as he had left school aged 12. The information was retyped & stored with the original document.Three page typed letter plus double sided typed copybuilt environment - domestic, domestic life, families -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Functional object - Run Number Plate - Preston P89, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), 1980s
East Preston Run number plate 'P89' used for the vehicle identification system used in the AVM. Item was pushed into a slot of a reader which then recognised the identification through the series of holes on the left hand side. Fitted with metal strips, riveted on, to enable the card to be slotted into the holder by the crew member and then withdrawn when not required. Understood that the tram carried one of these at one end and then another without the holes at the other end. Run number plates used for the vehicle identification system used in the AVM. Item was pushed into a slot of a reader which then recognised the identification through the series of holes on the left hand side. Fitted with metal strips, riveted on, to enable the card to be slotted into the holder by the crew member and then withdrawn when not required. Understood that the tram carried one of these at one end and then another without the holes at the other end. Demonstrates a MMTB/MTA Tram depot run number plate that was carried by each tram when in service.Plastic sheet with a formed metal strip riveted on at one end and a series of holes at the other. Engraved P and 89.trams, tramways, east preston depot, timetables, mta, avm, inspectors -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Medal, c. 1990
Cupro-nickel medal struck for the Sydney Sunday Herald newspaper of distribution to its readers. It features a dove flying right holding a branch in it's beak and a sailing ship over a map of Australia. 'The Sunday Herald Decade of Hope 1980-1990', onward from the first 200 years. One side has dove with olive branch; the other a map of Australia with a square rigger superimposed on it.commemoration, medal, medallion -
Mont De Lancey
Book, Thomas Nelson and Sons, The Uncharted Island
It was published c.1910 and is a story set on the high seas. It takes readers on an an adventure to a mysterious and unknown land.A brown homemade cloth covered adventure novel for young readers, The Uncharted Island by Skelton Kuppord. It has an inscription on the right front end paper, black and white frontispiece illustration of three sailors with a boy on the deck of a sailing ship. The title page has the title and a galleon illustration in full sail with publisher details below. A few black and white illustrations are throughout the book. Pp.350fictionIt was published c.1910 and is a story set on the high seas. It takes readers on an an adventure to a mysterious and unknown land.children's fiction, adventure fiction, fiction for boys -
Melbourne Royal
Photograph, 1976
The Sun Country Show Girl Quest, 1976. This presentation is on the stage of Wool Court on the Showgrounds. The compere in the suit is Brian Naylor. Naylor was an RASV Councillor from 1977-83 and a well-known news presenter, particularly for Channel 9. He often provided commentary and was a compere for several Show events, including the Miss Show Girl competition, Arts and Crafts, and the Australian Wool Corporation's Wool Fashion Parades, both before and during his time on Council.Black and white photograph, landscape.[Inscription on A4 History/Identification Project placed with photo] Approx date: 1976. The late Brian Naylor, Channel 7/9 news reader, RASV councillor. Presentation of Showgirl finalists on stage at Wool Court. Tim Morgan 23/4/2013royal melbourne show, naylor, brian naylor, miss show girl, sun miss show girl, 1976 royal melbourne show -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, West, Tom, Botched brand, 1950
Western fiction160 p. : brown cover, title and author's name printed on spine. Section of original dust jacket pasted to front cover.fictionWestern fictionfiction, westerns, tom west -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Book, Landers Publishing, The Significance of Ribbon Colours On Medals Worn Since 1815 by Australians, 2007
This book covers British Orders, Decorations and Medals awarded to Australians, the Australian Honours system, United Nations and NATO Medals awarded to Australians, Foreign Orders, Decorations and Medals awarded to Australians, Association and other Unofficial Medals worn by Australians, and the Order of Wearing Australian Honours and Awards.This 136-page hard cover book with identical dust cover, written by Rick Grebert. The cover is black with the title and author's name printed in white and features a selection of eight medals worn by Australians. Includes bibliographical references (p. 127-129) and index. Back cover features a coloured photograph of Field Marshal Sir Thomas Blameynon-fictionThis book covers British Orders, Decorations and Medals awarded to Australians, the Australian Honours system, United Nations and NATO Medals awarded to Australians, Foreign Orders, Decorations and Medals awarded to Australians, Association and other Unofficial Medals worn by Australians, and the Order of Wearing Australian Honours and Awards.medals, badges, decorations, australian army, armed forces, australia, rick grebert, ribbons -
Myrtleford and District Historical Society
The School Paper, Published by The Education Department of Victoria in 1937, "The School Papers" 1937, 1937
These School Papers, numbers 431 to 440, were distributed to pupils on a monthly basis beginning in 1896, as extra reading material in addition to the Victorian Reader. The owner, Millie Crameri (nee Rae) was a pupil at Gapsted State School Number 2241. During the 1960s the form of The School Papers changed into 3 grades of readers:Meteor, Comet and Orbit.A complete example of a 20th century textbook used in a rural school with insights into course content and learning modes of that time.Of local significance because Millie Crameri was a well known local identity. There is a sticker inside the front cover with Millie's name and details inscribed, presumably in her own handwriting. A brown hard cover folder containing monthly reading material for both Grades 7 and 8 during 1937. Each leaflet is preserved in the folder by inserting through cotton/linen threads.FORDITE embossed on the front cover.primary schools, rural schools, learning materials -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book - School Papers 1912, The School Paper 1912 Education Department, 1913
This is a collection of the School Papers , a supplementary reading supplement for Victorian school children.This book has a black cover with gold-coloured printing on the front and spine. The pages contain reprints of the Victorian School Papers of one year with printed text, black and white photographs, songs with music, maps and sketches. One page is partly tornnon-fictionThis is a collection of the School Papers , a supplementary reading supplement for Victorian school children.vintage school reading material, the school papers, victorian school reading supplement, warrnambool, warrnambool history -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, The King's Messenger: or Lawrence Temple's Probation. A story of Canadian Life by W.H. Withrow, D.D, 1883
2nd Edition. Preface: "The following story is an attempt to depict, from personal observation, phases of Canadian life with which the writer is somewhat familiar - with what success others must decide. If it shall inspire in our readers a stronger love of that noble country, and a desire to live for its moral and religious progress, it will not have been written in vain. It is especially hoped that the religious lessons which it is designed to teach may lead its readers to a fuller consecration of all their powers and faculties to the glory of God and the welfare of their fellow-men". The book was presented in 1887 to William Shillinglaw, by Phillip Shillinglaw. This family were pioneer settlers in the Eltham area. William was born 4 October 1877 at Bundoora and died 3 July 1891 in Eltham from rheumatic fever aged 13 years. One of five items relating to the Shillinglaw Family collectionThe book was presented in 1887 to William Shillinglaw, by Phillip Shillinglaw. This family were pioneer settlers in the Eltham area.Hardcover[written on loose flyleaf] Eltham Primitive Methodist Sabbath School - Presented to William Shillinglaw Sept 26th / 87 Philip Shillinglaw Supt.shillinglaw family collection, religious stories -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, Braille and Talking Book Library 94th Annual Report 1894-1988: that all may read, 1988
Annual report of the Braille & Talking Book Library including Minutes of the AGM, Board of Director's Report, President's report and financial statements. Items also included are: consultants used to streamline structure to reduce costs, take advantage of computer catalogue and resignation of Iris Whittaker and Seija Makinen, legacy from Valmai Jean Grey Bequest, Anne Barca, David Scott and Peter Walsh joined the Board, Braille Book of the Year panel (Joyce Nicholson, Stephen Murray-Smith, Barrett Reid) continue to short list titles for readers to vote on and Australia Council funds production of these titles, increased wait times to 18 months for new borrowers, introduction of computerised Profile matching for readers, full audio rights secured for six titles by LBP Ltd (Louis Braille Productions) and tone indexing introduced on to magazines at beginning of 1988.1 volume of text and illustrationsbraille and talking book library, annual report -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - GOLDEN SQUARE LAUREL STREET P.S. COLLECTION: HOLIDAYS
Holidays. The Victorian Readers Second Book, Education Department, Victoria. First Edition 1953. W.M.Houston, Government Printer, Melbourne. Illustrated by Marjorie Howden. Coloured picture in the front of the book shows a family about to get into the car. There is the father, the mother holding a toddler, a boy holding a Scottie dog and a girl holding a cat and a doll beside a blue car. The book has larger printing and tells of their holiday.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square laurel street p.s. collection - holidays, education department, w m houston, marjorie howden, shane rodda -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, Andrew Probyn, "Cheats prosper on our Trams", 6/05/1999 12:00:00 AM
Photocopy - 2 x A3 sheets of a pages 4 and 5 of the Herald Sun newspaper, Thursday 6 May 1999, with the title "Cheats prosper on our Trams". Written by Andrew Probyn, Transport Reporter, looks at issues with ticketing, public transport accessibility, Metcard, transport safety, includes a survey of readers. Includes a response by the Transport Minister, Robin Cooper. Has photos of passengers at railway stations.trams, tramways, metcard, public transport, tickets, surveys