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Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Stone - Aboriginal (possibly)
Passed onto Mark Raymond by his grandmother Mrs Canning (dec), Tawonga, who believed it to be an aboriginal artefact.Black stone with flecks, multiple seams and a smooth surface. Oneside curved, short end has been chipped with two seams. Hand sized.Narrow end has a 13 mm x 14 mm hole of cream coloured stone.aboriginal stone, mrs canning, kiewa valley, tawonga -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Ballarat 34 at Stones Corner, Bob Lilburn, Late 1950s
Photo shows Ballarat bogie tram 34 at the intersection of Main Road and Victoria St, at a location known as Stones Corner. Has the Rimmington Bros butcher in the background. Late 1950sYields information about Stones Corner late 1950s.Black and White photograph of Ballarat 34 at Stones Corner.Has in ink on rear " R Lilburn"ballarat, tramways, trams, stones corner, victoria street, main road, tram 34 -
Freemasons Victoria - The Geelong Lodge of Unity and Prudence, 5 (801, 545)
Trowel
Used to lay the foundation stone of the Geelong Hospital (Barwon Health) in 1850, and the Kitchener Memorial in 1924.Ceremonial Silver Trowel, with wooden handleUsed to lay the foundation stone of the Geelong Hospital in 1850, and in 1924freemason, freemasons victoria, freemasons geelong, geelong, barwon health, geelong hospital, george faircloth, earl of stradbroke, ceremonial trowel -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Decorative object - Bas relief stone Carving, 1940
Local stone was used by P.O.W at Camp 13 to carve the plaque.Hand-Carved stone plaque featuring German eagle and swastika with Australian 1939 penny inset.Tatura 1940camp 13, murchison, plaque -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Apple cool store at Glen Holford Orchard 1983
Made from Grampians Stone. Currently converted to a home for the Mackley family. From left John Cunningham, Barbara Moore, Greta Cunningham, Megan Cunningham, Andrew Cunningham, Peg Moody Large colour photograph of Grampians Stone Building with people in frontbuilding -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, 1904
It is a photo of Mrs. Duncan, pictured with the trowel in her hand, laying the foundation stone for St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Sunbury in 1904. Written on the back: 'Foundation Stone - St. Andrew's'A b/w photograph of a group of dignified gentlemen and one woman around a foundation stone and a partly completed brick building.THIS MEMORIAL ST / was laid by / MRS J. DUNCAN / 17 August 1904 / H. W. & E. B. TOMPKINS. R & W CO. /CAHILL MINISTERchurches, religion, memorials, duncan, j. (mrs), st. andrew's presbyterian church, st. andrew's uniting church, sunbury, tompkins, h. w., e. b., r. and w. company, cahill, - (rev.), foundation stones, 1900s, george evans collection -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Photograph - Laying of the Foundation Stone for the Rutherglen Bush Nursing Hospital, 1938 (Exact)
Black and white photograph of the crowd attending the laying of the Foundation Stone for the Rutherglen Bush Nursing Hospital by Sir John Harris MLC.On back of photograph: "Laying Foundation Stone for Rutherglen Bush Nursing Hospital, April 1938. Little John standing in the centre."foundation stone, hospital -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, FiveWays Tea-rooms/Newsagency and Methodist Chuch c1925, c1925
Early view of FiveWays Tea-rooms showing the stone embankment and the Methodist Church. The Newsagent and Post office was in the Tea Rooms building but around the cornerEarly view of FiveWays Tea-rooms showing the stone embankment and the Methodist Churchfiveways, kalorama methodist church, newsagency, post office, tea rooms -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper Clipping, 14/11/1968
Newspaper clipping 14/11/1968. Article calling for tenders for stone, fuel and concrete kerbing for Phillip Island Shire Council.Article calling for tenders for stone, fuel and concrete kerbing for Phillip Island Shire Council.phillip island, phillip island shire council, tender for kerbing -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Postcard, Ellis Cottage, Diamond Creek
A rubble-stone hipped roof cottage known as Ellis Cottage, is home to the Nillumbik Historical Society. It was restored by the Shire of Diamond Valley. It was built by small-time farmer William Ellis from local uncut stone 1865-66.ellis cottage, diamond creek, museum, stone -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph
This is a photograph of one of the many stone ruins of buildings which can be seen in the Sunbury district and surrounding areas. This series of 13 photographs show various views of one of the remaining uninhabited stone cottages which were built in the early days of the district's settlement.A coloured photograph of a stone cottage with a wooden shingle roof and the remains of the outbuilding. There is a stone wall across the front of the building. The side view of the building is prominent and there is one 12 paned sash window in the wall and two chimneys either side of the roof valley. A bare deciduous tree is behind the building.stone structures, shingle roofs, george evans collection -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, 67th INFANTRY
Alex Stone was in the 67th (Bendigo) Infantry.1. Photo of a framed larger picture. Pic shows a machine gunner in seated position, other soldiers in various poses. Two horses with kit are in the background. The original frame had green border. 2. Photo of an officer on a dark coloured horse. He is wearing a slouch hat and Sam Browne Belt. In the background are white "A" shape tents.1. The caption under 6664.1P is "Gisborne - encampment 1913". 2. Written on the rear is "Alex Stone". passchendaele barracks trust, 67 battalion -
Montsalvat
Bronze/Stone Sculpture, Untitled (The Hand)
Bronze sculpture of a male arm with fingers clenched mounted on stone. Relates to the bronze sculpture S.163 Death of James Whitaker. Nonematcham skipper, sculpture, bronze, stone, arm, death of james whitaker -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Plaque, 1940,s
Made by internee in Camp 1 TaturaHand carved wall plaque of local stone. Pinkish in colour head and shoulders of a female, with curly hair, a necklace and ornate collar. A scroll along the bottom has Lucrezia - Borgia written in cursive scriptTatura, Lucrezia Borgia engraved on the front in cursive scripttatura, ornaments, stone, plaque -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Grinder / Pounding Stone, Dhudhuroa language Aboriginal tribe, pre British/European colonisation
This stone Grinder or pounder was used as part of an indigenous grinding food preparation method, by the original inhabitants of the Kiewa Valley and its region. In conjunction with its grinding stone was used not only to grind seeds and but also to dig up eatable roots and leaves and served with the regions Bogong moth. This method of food preparation has survived in its basic form for centuries and is still used by master chiefs in modern eateries. This item has been registered with Aboriginal Affairs in Wangaratta, Victoria. Dhudhuroa elder Alan Murray has examined this tool, in Feb 2015, and said it was also used for sharpening axe heads as well as pounding food items. This item has a very significant historical and social aspect to it. Firstly it demonstrates the division of labour within a indigenous tribe. It was an era when the female had a definitive role within the family and the broader social indigenous tribal group of, gathering and preparing non animal(hunted) food. Hunted food was the domain of the initiated males of the tribe.Secondly it demonstrates the ability to fashion implements from raw materials(rock) into effective tools for the purpose of preparing a meal for human consumption. This was in an era where inter family and intra family participation in an indigenous tribal social protective environment was at a very high level. The Kiewa Valley/Mount Bogong region was an area where annual "get together" indigenous tribes for feasting, bartering and settling of disputes highlighting the importance of a regional gathering. Grooved stone, carved to a cylindrical shape with a relative pointed end tip one side (grinding or pounding end) and a rough other end (holding end} Made from Rhyolite stoneThere is a worn grove in the top side due to this tool being used for axe sharpening. indigenous, aboriginal, stone grinding, meal preparation, natural environment, pounding stone -
Parks Victoria - Andersons Mill
Machine - Grinding Stone
Appears to be a millstone that would have been used with another stone to grind wheat.Large circular stone wheel with ridges carved into its outer side. It has a hole through the middle with a metal fixture in it. -
Yarra City Council
Artwork, other - earthwork, ephemeral, Ivan Cindric, Earthwork Heron, 1997
"This sculpture was inspired by the figures carved from the hillsides of the chalk downs in Britain. I wanted to produce a work that would become part of the landscape and was originally derived from the landscape. It is a white-faced heron which is a native water bird commonly found along the Merri Creek. The bird is looking upstream to the source of the creek and the other artworks along the creek."Made of scoria (a red-brown volcanic stone) laid in trenches, 'Earthwork Heron' was commissioned by the Merri Creek Management Committee as part of the Merri Creek Arts Plan and was donated to the City of Yarra in August 1997.Contemporary, LandartOutline of a Heron bird imprinted on a rolling hill in the landscape with volcanic stone (scoria). Accompanying plaque reads: 'This sculpture was inspired by the figures in the British Chalk Hills. I wanted Earthwork Heron to be derived from and become part of the landscape. The white feathered Heron a common native water bird is looking upstream to the creek's source." wildlife, landscape, ephemeral, landart, environment, site-specific -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Pioneers’ Memorial on Big Hill -- Opening & Unveiling Ceremony
Unveiling stone tablet on completion of Pioneers’ Memorial 1938. Black & white photo showing His Excellency, Sir Frederick Wollaston Mann, K.C.M.G., and Lieutenant Govenor of Victoria, unveiling of stone tablet on the completed Pioneers Memorial in c 1938. Mr. W.G. Sharpley the Town Clerk on the right, holding his hat. The Memorial is situated at the top of the Big Hill, which gives a spectacular 360-degree view of the area.Unveiling stone tablet on completion of Pioneers’ Memorial c 1938. The black & white photo showing His Excellency, Sir Frederick Wollaston Mann, K.C.M.G., and Lieutenant Govenor of Victoria, unveiling of stone tablet beside the Town Clerk Mr. W.G. Sharpley. Dedicated to the Pioneers of Stawell and District - by - His Excellency Sir Frederick Woolaston Mann, K.C.M.G. Leiut. Governor of Victoria Aug. 6th 1938.stawell -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Ceremonial object - Partial foundation stone (two pieces), Temperance Hall, Port Melbourne, 24 May 1890
Obtained from grounds of former Temperance Hall, Nott and Liardet Streets. Found when renovations/extensions were being made by PMCC in 1990. The stone was laid on 24 May 1890 by James Munro MLA who was a leading temperance advocate.Two pieces of commemorative stone which was originally in wall of Temperance Hall.' This s.... was laid by ...... the Honora... James Munr... ...... May 24th ........'james munro, built environment - civic, port melbourne temperance hall -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Jewellery, small gold ring with blue stone, c1900
Women wear rings to denote their marital status or as a fashion statement. They may be small or large, valuable or costume, or part of the overall accessories to accompany their outfit. Some stones have significance or may have sentimental attraction.A small gold ring that is typical of the jewellery worn by early settler women in Moorabbin Shire c1900A small gold ring with a blue stone in an original paper mache box c1900jewellery, costume jewellery, early settlers, moorabbin shire, bentleigh, mckinnon, ormond, cheltenham, -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, Early 1990's
This is a photograph of one of the many stone ruins which can be seen in the Sunbury area and surrounding districts. These ruins are found in varying degrees of structural damage caused by erosion, vegetation growth and vandalism. The remains of the post and stone fence can be seen near Emu Creek at Bulla.A coloured photograph of the remains of a low post and stone fence in a sunburnt paddock. There are a few low growing bushes dotted across the paddocks.stone structures, dry stone walls, post and stone fences, george evans collection -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W
It is believed that the three stone cottages in the area were built c.1930 by Italian stonemasons. This cottage is a single room with open fireplace at one end. A hole was dug in the floor inside which a small drum was sunk and covered by a wooden lid. It served as a cool box for the storage of perishable food. It is not known when the cottage was last occupied but during the 1970s the drum was removed and the pit filled in for safety reasons. Photo shows 6 men standing in front of stone cottage at Heatherlie (Mt Difficult) quarry. Cottage made from sawnand off-cuts of stone with stone window frames and door lintel. Rough bush-pole awning at right hand end of cottage.houses, mt difficult quarry -
Federation University Historical Collection
Colour photograph, Ballarat Courier Photographer, Former Ballarat Gaol Gates, 09-06-1997
The main gate to the former Gaol is a monumental work. The arch keystone facing Lydiard Street is beautifully executed. The gates and the iron lacework over the top are distinctive.The arch under the flyover is also distinctive; the basalt keystone appears to have been cut from one single block of stone. Most of the gaol has been demolished to allow the School of Mines Ballarat to expand onto the site. The remaining structures at the site include the main gate, warden's residence and governor's residence. These buildings are now used by Federation University.The main gate to the former Gaol is a monumental work. The arch keystone facing Lydiard Street is beautifully executed. The gates and the iron lacework over the top are distinctive.The arch under the flyover is also distinctive; the basalt keystone appears to have been cut from one single block of stone. gate, gaol, arch keystone, lydiard street, iron lacework, flyover, stone, basalt, ballarat school of minesfederation university, warden's residence, governor's residence -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Postcard - Lakes Entrance State School, 1926
Stone unveiled 25 June 1926Card - red printing - commemorating unveiling of foundation stone of the new Lakes Entrance State School No. 2672 on June 25 1926. Lakes Entrance VictoriaState School 2672 Lakes Entranceschools, room display, mementos -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Decorative object - Silver toned Coloured Stone Bracelet from the Sarah Coventry Jewellery Range c. 1970s - 1980s
Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. was a North American jewellery company that was established in 1949 by the Stuart family as part of Emmons Jewelry, Inc. It began operations in England and Australia in 1968, and in Australia it moved from Carlton in Melbourne to Wodonga in 1969. The premises were originally on High St. in Wodonga, but a new warehouse was built in Melbourne Rd. later in 1969. It was a direct selling jewellery business using a party-plan model similar to Tupperware and Avon. The sales reps or 'Hostesses' were provided with jewellery samples in demonstration kits, which they displayed at jewellery parties in their homes. The designs for jewellery such as brooches, necklaces, earrings, chokers and bracelets were purchased from freelance designers and jewellery manufacturers rather than in-house designers. In 1979 Sarah Coventry Pty. Ltd. in Wodonga was bought by three Australian businessmen, including Wodonga local Jim Sawyer, and continued to sell jewellery under the name "Sargem Pty. Ltd”, for several more years in the 1980s. As part of the Sarah Coventry collection, the necklace has local significance with the decentralised commercial development of regional centres such as Wodonga in NE Victoria, as well as national and international significance from the perspective of social and economic developments for women after World War II. The direct selling party-plan business model Sarah Coventry was based on is also considered the first of its kind for jewellery.A silver tone clasp bracelet with coloured stones, and floral embellishments with coloured faux crystal."CANADA/(C)SARAHCOV"sarah coventry, jewellery, wodonga, costume jewellery, vintage fashion jewellery, bracelet, bracelets, stone, floral, flower -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, Early 1990's
This is a photograph of one of the many stone ruins which can be seen in the Sunbury area and surrounding districts. These ruins are found in varying degrees of structural damage caused by erosion, vegetation growth and vandalism. The dry stone wall is at Crowes Hill at Yuroke.A coloured photograph of a dry stone wall with a row of shaped cypress trees running off at right angles to the fence. A small tree covered hill is in the distance.stone structures, dry stone walls, crowes hill, george evans collection -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, Ballarat School of Mines New classrooms (now Administration Building), 1899
The foundation stone of the New Classrooms was laid on 14 April 1899. In 2014 the building is part of the Federation University Australia SMB Campus and is known as the Administration Building Sepia photograph showing the laying of the Foundation Stone for the Ballarat School of Mines New Classrooms in Lydiard Street, Ballarat.ballarat school of mines, lydiard street, new classrooms, federation, masonic, freemasons, foundation stone, administration building, gas lamp, gauge tower -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph
This is a photograph of one of the many stone ruins of buildings which can be seen in the Sunbury district and surrounding areas. This series of 13 photographs show various views of one of the remaining uninhabited stone cottages which were built in the early days of the district's settlement.A coloured photograph of the ruins of a stone cottage. The walls are still standing and the end wall bears evidence of the original pitched roof. There is a cleared area in front of the ruins.stone structures, shingle roofs, george evans collection -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: STONE CHURCH
Photograph of a stone church with a distinctive bell tower at the front, having two sets of open air bells at the top.( place and denomination unknown) To the right of this there are some trees and behind the trees appears to be another church.buildings, church, stone, stone church, bell tower -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - Catherine Larkins with her exhibit Stone Moss Willow and Other Things at Artworks Gallery Nungurner Victoria, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1993
Catherine Larkins with her exhibit Stone Moss Willow and Other Things at Artworks Gallery Nungurner VictoriaBlack and white photograph of artist Catherine Larkins with her exhibit Stone Moss Willow and Other Things at Artworks Gallery Nungurner Victoriaarts, businesses