William Jackson Thomas is credited with making the first ever telephone call in Victoria. Thomas was a customs inspector at the Geelong Customs House and a keen amateur scientist, astronomer and woodworker. He experimented with electricity and induction to develop his own telephone soon after its invention by Alexander Graham Bell. He built most of the experimental telephone equipment himself – right down to the screws. According to the Geelong Advertiser, on 27 December 1877, Thomas held a telephone conversation with friends in a summer house 40 metres away.This instrument is of great historic significance as the instrument which made Australia's first telephone call in 1877, between two houses in Geelong. Although predated by Alexander Graham Bell's invention, this instrument is an example of Australian innovation and design; characteristic of Australian communications history. The instrument has excellent provenance, carrying a descriptive plaque about the use of the item. As an early prototype of a telephone, it is an incredibly rare example of communications technology.Stained wooden rectangular box containing mechanism with circular turned section at one end being the receiver and transmitter. There are 3 metal screws at the rear and a leather strap running from one of these to the transmitter/receiver. A label is on the base.On label: "First telephone made in / Victoria 1878 / Used experimentally between / Geelong and Ballarat and Geelong Queenscliff. / Maker WJ Thomas Esq. / Late H.M. Customs Geelong / Certified by A.C. Thomas For the above W.J.T."telephone, inventions

The Olympic Games were held in Sydney in 2000. The Olympic torch progressed through Australia and prominent sporting or cultural identities were invited to carry the torch through their local areas.Colour photograph of David Douglas running in the Olympic Torch Relay as torch bearer. There is a police escort on motorbike in front and behind him, as well as a cavalcade of vans and cars behind him. Both sides of the street are lined with spectactors.Handwritten in black ink on reverse: David Douglasolympics, torch relay

Sepia toned photograph of two motor cars each with LELSC banner on bonnet. Lifesaving reel beside car. Jack Harbeck standing with one foot on running board of single seater car. Esplanade Paynsville Victoriagenealogy, transport, surf lifesaving

2013 Concept pilot used for media release of VE sedans. Engine is a High performance V6 . ( No V8 available in this model)Built by GMH in Elizabeth (South Australia) as promotional pre release vehicle4 Door sedan .Nitrate (Silver - Grey) Side indicators mounted on vents on front quarter panel. Day running lights together with fog lights lower front bumper. Alloy wheels, pronounced chrome grilleRound Holden emblem both centre grill and boot lid, Calais on LHS Boot lidholden, ve concept, calais

Large plasticised colour print of A class No. 233, when new, in Gisborne Street running a route 42, City with the MFESB Fire station No. 1 (Eastern Hill) in the background. Has Metropolitan Transit Logos on the side of the tram.trams, tramways, a class, gisborne st, city, fire station, tram 233

Black and white postcard of the Homestead at Whiters Camp Park. Also shown is a cabin with water tank, rock garden, single seater roadster parked on track with two small children on running board. Lakes Entrance Victoriacamping, tourism, transport, caravan parks

Part of the Kurtze Collection purchased by the City of Portland in 1990s from Brendan Kurtze. Theo Frederics said his grandfather used this gun to shoot porpoise. He was a fisherman - Frederickson? Changed name when migrated to Australia from Sweden. Further research with Theo and other family personal conversation with Theo Frederics (Gordon Stokes 1997)Wooden stock, bronze breech, steel barrel. Barrel painted high gloss black, polished bronze sights and name plate running length of barrel. Gun has pivot mount. Harpoon, steel, with hinged flukes.Front: On bronze name plate. 'CHASE OSBORNE & CO WHITEHALL PLACE LONDON WORK BIRMINGHAM GOLD MEDAL AWARDED INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION 1883'. Back: -harpoon, whaling, maritime

Showing layout of weir http://wikimapia.org/10473910/Running-Creek-ReservoirRecord of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, road construction, shire of eltham, 1961-05-11, hurstbridge water scheme

Maker unknown. Given by a Daylesford community member to the Running Stitch Group.Quilt with feather stitching around green squares. Pattern of cricketers, lions and kangaroos on backing.quilting, quilting history, running stitch group, running stitch collection, quilting - history

In 1913 Edgar Dower took a photograph from this spot on Ridge Road that became known as Point Clear showing the Mt Dandenong township behind a stand of tall, dead trees. John Lundy-Clarke took this photograph from a similar spot at the Mt Dandenong Arboretum in 1975.Black and white photograph showing a cleared area in the foreground with young tress in the centre and hills in the distance. Several rooftops can be seen mid photo on the right. Reverse of photograph has handwritten description by John Lundy-Clarke.1975 View from the Arboretum over Mt D'nong township at the spot where Edgar Dower took the 1913 photo. The Falls gully is in the middle distance. Peter Damman's fence running downhill right foreground.edgar dower, point clear, mt dandenong, john lundy-clarke, peter damman, arboretum

The right honourable Lieutenant-Colonel Arthur Tennyson Somers Cocks, was born in Herefordshire. Served with distinction in the Army and was twice decorated with bravery, before being appointed as Governor of Victoria. This portrait of Lord Somers is the only one in which a Grand Master is not in masonic regalia. Lord Somers insisted he not be seen dressed in a manner which could give offence to any other organization, with which he was associated in Public Life or Private Life. He was deeply involved in the Scouting Movement and was Chief Scout in Victoria and succeeded Baden-Powell as Chief Scout of the British Commonwealth.The portrait of Lord Somers holds great significance as it is the only painting within the Library and Museum collection of a Grand Master without his masonic regalia. Lord Somers stands beside his hat and is in uniform, no apron or other freemason regalia. Freemason Victoria coat of arms in upper left corner.Framed oil painting on canvas with stretcher/strainer. Wood/metal composite brackets used to fix painting to wall. 'Compo' ornamented gilt frame with running designs. Metal placque with two screws holding it to frame. portrait, painting, freemasons victoria, freemasonry, victoria, grand master

Black and white photograph, 1 girl, photograph of a young girl in a numbered tank top, 1101, running. Bendigo Advertiser description on back of photo: 9/2 Athletics at Epsom Angela Cousins 15, Competes in the walk event.recreations, sports, athletics, angela cousins.

Black and white photograph, 1 man, photograph of a man called Duane Cousins who is pictured running towards the camera in an Adidas tank top. Bendigo Advertiser description on back of photo: Duane Cousins, 20. 46 = 7484 (?)recreations, sports, athletics, duane cousins.

The mattress cover was used on bedding at Sunbury Asylum (Caloola) prior to closing in 1992Heavy cotton mattress cover flat seam in centre. Six thin red strips running lengthwise. Numerous stain marks. Patch on one edge and two holes in diagonal corners. Hemmed at ends. Off white colour."F1" stencilled in black in centre. "F7" painted in corner.sunbury asylum, caloola training centre, george evans collection

One of a number hung in the City of Whitehorse for the Olympic Torch Relay prior to the Sydney Olympic Games.Blue rectangular, printed in white Sydney Olympic Games Symbol (Opera House) - man running with torch. Olympic rings symbol with wording: Sydney 2000 Olympic Torch Relay, presented by AMP - White printed in dark blue.Selby's Pty Ltd., Flags, Banners, Flag Poles and Marquees.|1800 241066: Melb, Sydney,Brisbane, Adelaide.flags, sporting, civic

Sepia image of running WHS students at an athletic event and a silver U14 athletic champion 1960 trophy, awarded to Greg Patrick. This also includes a typed description of the Patrick family's WHS sporting achievements over three generations.

Yields information about tram 11 Drummond St North.Agfa colour slide, white cardboard mount, photo by Keith Caldwell on 8/3/1960 of: Tram 11 running southbound in Drummond St North. Tram has the destination of Mt Pleasant and has a Briquettes roof advertisement.Stamped on bottom of slide "8 Mar 60". tramways, trams, drummond st nth, tram 11

Yields information about Ballarat 's tram depot junction in Wendouree Parade and an unknown tram.Negative and Digital image of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of a single trucker running into he depot from Wendouree Parade. Not possible to determine the tram number from the photo. There is the possibility that the tram's number has yet to be painted. trams, tramways, depot, wendouree parade

Black and white photograph of Ballarat No. 27, pre 1985, running in Wendouree Parade, about opposite the Floral clock. Taken from the Botanic Gardens looking north west. Tram has blinds drawn, Twin Lakes sign.On rear has a biro and felt colour sketch of a wooden box.trams, tramways, ballarat, btps, wendouree parade , tram 27

Colour print of Ballarat No. 18 at St Aidans Drive terminus, running in BTM service. Based on the fare board ($1.50 adult, 80c child fare), early 1990's photo. Photographer unknown. Printed on Konica paper.btm, st aidans drive, tram 18

Black and white print of No. 14, with destination of Victoria St, running north from the Gardens Crossing Loop in Wendouree Parade, through the Botanical Gardens. Photo taken early 1970's. Believed that the print and photo by Peter Bruce tramways, trams, wendouree parade, gardens, tram 14

Yields information about the appearance of Ballarat tram No. 27 following is repainting to the 1930's colour scheme mid 1980's.Black and white photograph of the scene after No. 40 had run the last tram and was running into the depot, prior to the doors closing, saying "The End", with a number of people around the rear of the tram. Taken Sun 19.9.1971, Andrew C Ward. On rear in ink "47)", "Sun 19.9.71", "Ballarat Tramways (SEC) . Last car into depot" / "Andrew C Ward" and in bottom left hand corner, "William F Scott" address label.trams, tramways, closure, last tram, depot, tram 40

One of two sets of stereographs donated by the O'Beirne family along with a stereoscope for viewing (Stereoscope is Registration no. 2014-51).Long line of soldiers marching along a street in Coburg Victoria. Street surface appears to be dirt with tram lines running through the centre. Spectators standing on one side of the street. Horsedrawn vehicles travelling in opposite direction of troops."12,924. THE FAREWELL PARADE OF THE AUSTRALIAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCE. The Troops / Passing through Coburg, Victoria."stereographs, australian expeditionary force

Running team 'racing' pulling and behind the hose reel in front of small crowdblack and white photoL to R (circ1968) Peter Graham Arthur Clarke (partially hidden) Jim Comonsoli Ron Brooke (STAMPED) le dawn studios specialised photohraphy WANGARATTA 59a Murpy st. 'PHONE 3675 running team, p.graham, a.clarke, j.comonsoli, j.hemphill, r.brooke, c. 1968

Railways cutting 1930's looking south running parallel to Napier Street.stawell railways transport

Compact Diskette with video (DVD), titled "Malvern Tram Depot Centenary Celebration 30 May 2010" - in a clear covered plastic case with a black back. Chapter 1 - "Celebrations" running time 5mins, 40secs, gives an introduction to the PMTT, Yarra trams celebrations, includes interview with Craig Tooke (COTMA), Ian Stimpson of Bendigo trams, images of 44 and 84 running in and out of the depot, speech by Michel Masson, CEO of Yarra Trams, Brian Tee, Parliamentary Secretary for Transport, historic footage of the 1910 Opening of Malvern depot. Chapter 2 - "News Footage" - running time 4mins 15 secs, ABC News excerpts, channel 9 and channel 7 news broadcasts for that night features an interview with Darren Hutchesson, Craig Tooke, Roderick Smith, Allan Pollard and Michel Masson. Chapter 3 - "Archive footage" - running time 3 mins, footage thanks to National Film and Sound Archive, titled the "Opening Prahran and Malvern Tramway " features people speaking from a spiral staircase, trams No. 1, 2 and 3 running out of the depot, 12 in Glenferrie Road, lots of people views, 6 with Mayor, 6 See also Reg Item 2450 for a Yarra Trams labelled copy of the first chapter. See also Reg Item 2451 for a copy of chapter 2. See also Reg Item 2452 for the original version ex the Archive along with the paperwork re use.trams, tramways, pmtt, opening, yarra trams, malvern depot

.1 - Agfa colour slide, blue / white plastic mount, photo by Keith Caldwell of W5 767 (Route 11, City Spencer St) and 821 (Kew Depot, route 47). Has the shelter at this stop in the photo. In the photo are tram adverts for Drambuie, Olympic Tyres. .2 - W2 268 running a route 12, to the City Brunswick St with W2 446 in the background, running Mont Albert route 42. Tram 468 has a Remy Martin brandy advert. The St Vincent's Hospital complex is in the background in both photos. 30/4/1964In ink "W2 PM 30-4-64"trams, tramways, route 11, route 47, route 12, route 42, mont albert, city brunswick st, w5 class, w2 class, victoria parade, gisborne st, st vincent's plaza, shelters, kew depot, tram 821, tram 767, tram 268, tram 446