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Puffing Billy Railway
Narrow Gauge Turntable ex 5'3" gauge newport
This Victorian railways constructed turntable is used for turning around locomotives. It is 16.2 meters long and is hand pushed either direction. Originally broad gauge (5 foot 3 inches) and located in the Newport Locomotive workshop area it was relocated to emerald and 2-foot 6-inch railway track fitted to it and is used by the Puffing Billy Railway to turn their locomotives and carriages Historic - Victorian Railways - Turntable used at Newport Narrow Gauge Turntable made of metal and steelturntable, victorian railways, puffing billy, emerald, newport -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Instruction, Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Co, "Parts of Westinghouse Canopy Switch for Tramway Equipments", 10/1906
Westinghouse part catalogue B6008 for the "Parts of Westinghouse Canopy Switch for Tramway Equipments" - used for Westinghouse T1F controllers - style Nos. 5437 and 5409, manufactured by Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Co. of London and Manchester. Dated Oct. 1906. Lists parts with images and prices. It was used to turn on or off the power to a tram. It is not a circuit breaker of the type that are fitted to the Museum's trams.Yields information about the Westinghouse UK products.Manual or document 8 printed pages centre stapled within card covers.tramways, tramcars, equipment, westinghouse, switches -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - 8/13 farewell parade 1976
In 1977 the 8/13 VMR was reduced to Independent Squadron status titled " A Squadron 8/13 VMR. Thos is one of a collection of photographs found at the Cobram Tip. They were handed to local Member Tim McCurdy MLA who handed them on to former 8/113th Sergeant Adrian Younger who in turn placed them in the Regimental Collection.Black and white photograph of Regimental Colonel, Colonel Coleman presenting shield to young officer during the Farewell Parade at Buna Barracks Albury 1976.parade, 8/13 vmr, farewell, coleman, buna barracks, mccurdy, younger, nulla -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Bus Service from Mont Albert, Balwyn, Deepdene to Melbourne
Man on the right is believed to be Mr Bowyer. A Mr Bowyer farmed land just east of Mont Albert Station around about the turn of the century - not known if there is any connection with that family. Car believed to be a 'T' Ford; driver and owner: Mr Bowyer; thought to have been taken in the early 1920s. We would like additional information or confirmation. A black and white copy of a photograph showing two men standing in front of a bus with a sign on its side identifying its destination as from Mont Albert, Balwyn and Deepdene to Melbourne. Both men are wearing suits and hats. Mr Bowes of Mont Albert(mr) bowyer, bovill family, transport, bus service, mont albert, deepdene, balwyn, t ford, (ms) ellena biggs -
Orbost & District Historical Society
magazines, Croajingolong 1973, 1973
This is the twenty-sixth issue of the annual magazine of Orbost High School. The name Croajingolong derives from the Australian Aboriginal Krauatungalung words galung, meaning "belonging to" and kraua, meaning "east. 221.1 belonged to Mary Gilbert, a former teacher at the school.This is a useful reference tool.Three copies of Croajingolong 1973. Itb has a pale blue cover with dark blue print and an illustration of stylise ocean waves and mountains.2221.3 has autographs inside.croajingolong orbost- high-school -
Orbost & District Historical Society
magazine, Croajingolong 1974, 1974
This is the twenty-seventh issue of the annual magazine of Orbost High School. The name Croajingolong derives from the Australian Aboriginal Krauatungalung words galung, meaning "belonging to" and kraua, meaning "east. This magazine belonged to Mary Gilbert, a former teacher at the school.This magazine is a useful reference tool.A magazine with a pale blue cover, Croajingolong 1974. The cover has dark blue print. In the centre is a sheaf of corn inside a double oval which contains Orbost High School and the school motto, " acti labores iucundi".croajingolong orbost_high-school -
Orbost & District Historical Society
magazines, Croajingolong 1975, 1975
This is the twenty-eighth issue of the annual Orbost High school magazine. The name Croajingolong derives from the Australian Aboriginal Krauatungalung words galung, meaning "belonging to" and kraua, meaning "east. 2223,1 belonged to Mary Gilbert, a former teacher at the school.This is a useful reference tool.Two copies of Croajingolong 1975, It has a cream cover with dark blue print. There is a blue and yellow stripe on the left hand side.croajingolong orbost-high-school -
Orbost & District Historical Society
magazine, Croajingolong 1976, 1976
This the twenty-ninth issue of the annual Orbost High School magazine. The name Croajingolong derives from the Australian Aboriginal Krauatungalung words galung, meaning "belonging to" and kraua, meaning "east. This magazine belonged to Mary Gilbert, a former teacher at the school.This magazine is a useful refereence tool.A magazine with a pale blue cover and brown print - Orbost High School 1976 Croajingolong.croajingolong orbost-high-school -
Orbost & District Historical Society
magazine, Croajingolong 1978, 1978
This is the thirty-first issue of the annual Orbost High School magazine. The name Croajingolong derives from the Australian Aboriginal Krauatungalung words galung, meaning "belonging to" and kraua, meaning "east. This magazine belonged to Mary Gilbert, a former teacher at the school.This magazine is a useful reference tool.A magazine with a bright yellow cover. On the cover is the school crest of a sheaf of corn inside a double oval containing Orbost High School and the school motto, :"acti labores iucundi". The title Croajingolong is underneath in an arc shape.croajingolong orbost-high-school -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, A Century of Secondary Education at Orbost 1912-2012, April 2012
This book was compiled to celebrate the centenary of secondary education in Orbost. It was launched on Saturday April 28 2012 as part of the centenary celebrations. Compiler of the book, John Phillips, was a teacher at Orbost Secondary College for a period of 34 years from 1966-1999.This is a usefeul reference item.This publication is a bound soft-covered book of 150 pages with a loose sheet insert depicting the Centenary Garden gate, the 2012 Roll Call of Students and the 2012 College captains.On front cover -"A Centenary of Secondary Education at Orbost - 1912-201. Orbost Higher Elementary School 1912-1947 ; Orbost High School 1948-1989 ; Orbost Secondary College 1990-2012book education orbost-seecondary-college -
Greensborough Historical Society
School Magazine, Kurnaji 1989. Watsonia High School Yearbook WaHIGH, 1989_
A permanent record of Who attended Watsonia High School - both student and teacher in 1989 - includes photographs. Note: This was the last year of publication of Kurnaji as Watsonia High School was merged with Watsonia Technical School to become Greensborough Secondary College.Annual record of teaching staff, students and events that took place over the year by using both photos and reports. Includes Roll Call section with names of all students. 3 copies50 Pages (approx), Black cover, Title "Kurnaji" in White ink.watsonia high school, yearbook, kurnaji, school magazines -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1937
The first Wildflower Show was held in 1937. Grant Greenwood, the local school teacher, persuaded the Progress Association to hold a flower show and after its success it was decided to make it an annual event. The name for the show has varied over the years.The photo is of a "First Prize" certificate for the Best Collection of Orchids from the 1937 Grampian Mountain Wildflower and Nature Show.Grampian Mountain Wildflower and Nature Show. Amy Johnson, 1937, First Prize, Section Best Collection of Orchids, Schedule No 15, G. W. Greenwood, Hon. Sec.events, wildflower show -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Certificate - Coloured, C 1937
The first Wildflower Show was held in 1937. Grant Greenwood, the local school teacher, persuaded the Progress Association to hold a flower show and after its success it was decided to make it an annual event. The name for the show has varied over the years.A blue "First Prize" certificate (uncompleted) from the 1937 Grampian Mountain Wildflower and Nature Show.Grampian Mountain Wildflower and Nature Show, 1937, First Prize, Name .........., Section ............., Schedule No ............, W. E. Warren, Org. Sec.events, wildflower show -
Orbost & District Historical Society
Embroidery, Anderson, Dot (Mrs)
Donor, Mary Gilbert lived in Orbost 1905-1989 and was teacher/headmistress at Orbost High School 1927-1968. A local historian, she collected stories from local families, compiling the book "Personalities & Stories of the Early Orbost District"This item is of aesthetic significance and is an example of the skill and craftmanship of women in early times.A colourful embroidery of flowers, in bloom and bud. Leaves are variegated.Worked on a blue background and framed in a gold-coloured wooden frame. Frame has tiny raised leaves along sides. -
Orbost & District Historical Society
magazine, Snowy River Mail, Croajingalong 1979, 1979
The name Croajingolong derives from the Australian Aboriginal Krauatungalung words galung, meaning "belonging to" and kraua, meaning "east". This is the thirty-second edition of the annual magazine of Orbost High School. The magazine belonged to Mary Gilbert, a former teacher at the school. This 32nd issue of the annual Orbost High School magazine is a useful reference tool.A white 62 pp light card covered magazine. On the front cover in the middle is the title in green print. Around it are photographs of men and women - staff of Orbost High School.orbost-high-school magazine croajingalong -
Orbost & District Historical Society
magazine, Croajingalong, 1982
The name Croajingolong derives from the Australian Aboriginal Krauatungalung words galung, meaning "belonging to" and kraua, meaning "east". This is the thirty-fifth edition of the annual magazine of Orbost High School. The magazine belonged to Mary Gilbert, a former teacher at the school. This 35th edition of the annual Orbost High School magazine is a useful refernce tool.Two copies of a paper covered magazine of 68 pp. The cover is buff coloured with dark brown print. The title, "Croajingalong" is in a block style. On the back cover is provision for autographs.magazine-croajingalong orbost-high-school -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, Croajingalong 1987, 1987
The name Croajingolong derives from the Australian Aboriginal Krauatungalung words galung, meaning "belonging to" and kraua, meaning "east". This is the thirty-ninth edition of the annual magazine of Orbost High School. The magazine belonged to Mary Gilbert, a former teacher at the school. Orbost High School / Orbost Secondary College has played a significant part in the education of senior students in the Orbost district . It is the sole senior educational institution. This item is representative of its history. This 39th edition of the magazine is a useful reference tool.A magazine type publication, titled Croajingalong. It has 84 pp. The cover is pale blue with black print drawings of a river, bridge, farmland,trees and buildings.magazine-croajingalong orbost-high-school -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, Croajingalong 1986, 1986
The name Croajingolong derives from the Australian Aboriginal Krauatungalung words galung, meaning "belonging to" and kraua, meaning "east". This is the thirty-eighth edition of the annual magazine of Orbost High School. The magazine belonged to Mary Gilbert, a former teacher at the school. Orbost High School / Orbost Secondary College has played a significant part in the education of senior students in the Orbost district . It is the sole senior educational institution. This item is representative of its history. This edition of the annual magazine is a useful reference tool.A school magazine of 36 pp, titled "Croajingalong 1986, A Pictorial History of 1986". The cover is a buff colour and has a brown print drawing of Halley's Comet with the school badge as part of the sketch. magazine-croajingalong orbost-high-school -
Orbost & District Historical Society
magazine, Croajingalong 1985, 1985
The name Croajingolong derives from the Australian Aboriginal Krauatungalung words galung, meaning "belonging to" and kraua, meaning "east". This is the thirty-eighth edition of the annual magazine of Orbost High School. The magazine belonged to Mary Gilbert, a former teacher at the school. Orbost High School / Orbost Secondary College has played a significant part in the education of senior students in the Orbost district . It is the sole senior educational institution. This magazine is representative of its history and is a useful reference tool.A rectangular 48 pp magazine with a pale green cover which has a black print stylised cartoon in the centre. It is titled "Croajingalong 1985" The cartoon represents the passing on of knowledge into an overflowing cup. On the back cover is a section for autographs. -
Orbost & District Historical Society
magazine, Croajingalong 1984, 1984
The name Croajingolong derives from the Australian Aboriginal Krauatungalung words galung, meaning "belonging to" and kraua, meaning "east". This is the thirty-seventh edition of the annual magazine of Orbost High School. The magazine belonged to Mary Gilbert, a former teacher at the school. Orbost High School / Orbost Secondary College has played a significant part in the education of senior students in the Orbost district . It is the sole senior educational institution. This magazine is representative of its history and is a useful research tool.A 40 pp magazine style publication with a yellow cover which has a drawing of an ink blot and the words "CROAJINGALONG '84" in black print in the centre.orbost-high-school education magazine-croajingalong -
Deaf Children Australia
Folder, Professor Armin Lowe Visits 1974 & 1978, 1974, added to in 1978
Profess Lowe was Professor of Paedeoaudiology and in Education of Deaf Children at Teachers College, Special Education Department, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, West Germany The Victorian School for Deaf Children continued an interest in the latest research and information on the education of deaf children. This represents the most up to date information on the education of deaf children in the 1970s, as presented by Professor Armin Lowe. Black (fake skin pattern) foolscap folder with red spine containing reports and information regarding the visits of Dr Armin Lowe in September 1974 and March 1978. They include reports to VSDC with recommendations for improvements, record of interview, travel reports and itinerary and a report on religious education for deaf children and adolescents. On Spine: "Prof./Armin LOWE/Visits:/Sept, 1974/March, 1978" deaf children australia, dca, victorian school for deaf children, vsdc, deaf education, professor armin lowe, heidelberg university -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Methodist Sunday School Pupils 1910- 12
Group of ladies and children in front of church. Methodist Sunday School Pupils taken around 1910-1912. The superintendent Miss Kelly XX, teacher Alma Tomlinson. Front row Vernon Hill, McLeod, Fred Smith, Eric Phillips.Black & white photographic post card of a group of ladies and children in front of a church. There are 2 copies of the post card, one is an enlargement.Empire Post Card stawell religion -
Unions Ballarat
The story of Britain and the Empire (1495-1946) (Don Woodward Collection), Driscoll, Frank, 1947
Written by an Australian history teacher in 1947 and targeted at secondary school students. The book covers: - English civilization after the Middle Ages - The British navy and colonial development - Social progress and parliamentary reform - British activity in Europe and the Far East Historical, political and monarchical - United Kingdom.Book; 250 pages. Cover: blue background; graphics of an aeroplane (dark blue) and a ship (red); blue lettering; author's name and title.In red ink, "RBO" & "Debra Clarke". Library marks: stamp "0148', Dewey code "942 DRI", "Maryborough State School" stamp.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, history - united kingdom, monarchy - united kingdom, politics and government, monarchy - queens of england - elizabeth i, colonialism, warfare -
Bialik College
Functional object (Item) - Bialik Photograph album 1963-1971
Photograph album 1963-1971. Principals Mr I Ernest, Mr Heretz, Mr A Chowers. Includes photographs of speech days, bat mitzvah, school events, teacher portraits. Please contact [email protected] to request access to this record.Bialik Photograph album 1963-1971 1960s, 1970s, bialik college, judaism -
Federation University Art Collection
Painting - Watercolour, [Landscape]
NEVILLE BUNNING Neville Bunning was a teacher of Sculpture and Ceramics at the School of Mines and Industry, Ballarat, 1945-1964. This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 2000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Gift of Pauline DigginsFramed watercolour landscape art, artwork, landscape, neville bunning, bunning, watercolour, drawing, ballarat technical art school -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
COPY OF PHOTOGRAPH OF FLOOD ON CRESWICK CREEK AT GOVERNMENT BRIDGE12/9/1909 FROM CLUNES TALBOT RD. MOTHER WRITING TO AMY. CLUNES JUBILEE BRIDGE DURING THE SEVERE FLOOD, WHEN AT ITS HIGHEST MARK. IT REMINDED ME OF SEA WAVES. THE WATER WAS AT OUR FEET AS WE STOOD WATCHING IT IN MRS BARKELL'S COW YARD. MRS BARKELL AND MARY WHITE (THE WRITER) TOOK IT IN TURNS TO COOK DINNER AND WATCH THE FLOODflood 1909, mrs a white, flood creswick creek -
Clunes Museum
Functional object - CLOCK, Jerome & Co
Wooden striking alarm clock with white face and clock numbers and hands, brass mechanism, glass door in front with three figures, 2 x female, 1 x male and bird transfer on lower part of door Clock face has brass centre with numbers 1-12 imprinted Pencil marking on back 2339.M Paper on back of inside of clock with printing; "E Pluribus Unum Small Sharp Gothic One Day Time Piece Alarm" NOTICE "If the clock should go too fast, lower the ball; if too slow, raise it" "The figure on brass dial, indication time wanted to alarm should be turned forward under short hand"time piece, clock -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO SALEYARDS COLLECTION: THE BENDIGO SALEYARDS ECONOMIC VIABILITY STUDY
140 Loose pages titled The Bendigo Saleyards Economic Viability Study. Report written by Kate Millard on behalf of the Bendigo Development Committee Inc. Contents include: Chapter 1 - Background Information, Chapter 1 - Present Operations at the Saleyards, Chapter 3 - Economic Factors, Chapter 4 - Environmental Factors, Chapter 5 - Selling Techniques, Chapter 6 - Employment Study, Management and Sundry Issues, Chapter 7 - Survey of Farmers and Saleyard Users in the 'Catchment Area', and Chapter 8 - Recommendations of the Report. Includes diagrams and maps. Recommendations printed on dark yellow paper.bendigo, council, cattle markets, bendigo saleyards collection - the bendigo saleyards economic viability study, bendigo development committee inc., kate millard, loddon campaspe planning authority, street, ryan and associates, bendigo city council, strathfieldsaye shire council, department of industry technology & resources, national library of australia, meldrum burows & partners, core wilson sayer, town planning appeals panel, ces, victorian farmers and graziers association, stock agents association, department of agriculture, department of industry technology & resources, department of conservation forests and land, cr jock comini, rca depot, wellsford rifle range, bendigo airport, bendigo field naturalists club, mr david kennedy, mr john brumby, mr john radford, neil o'keefe, bendigo east progress association, bendigo east traders, trades hall council, mr tom uren, mr frank wilkes, mr bruce reid, mr k i m wright, mr e t ebery, bendigo pastoral council of the vfga, victorian meatworks association, bendigo stock & station agents association, rutlands transport, mr don pickles, country abattoirs & wholesalers association association of victoria, meat and allied trade federation of australia, bendigo saleyards advisory committee, bendigo residents & ratepayers association, a h & n graham, mrs p unmack australian bureau of statistics, mr lloyd houlden, cr c rodda, mr jolly, mr tony milanese, dr robert carter, university of melbourne, bendigo college of tafe, t matthews, a s & r d rutland, john kerr, j talbot, g l o'sullivan, penney & lang pty ltd, graeme pickering, pickhall j w & sons, r a plant, w k schmidt, t j vick, k & j wignall, a e wright, g chapman, a j gillies, p g & m m harris, ian r hollingsworth, b kennedy, s letcher, s & d k letcher, p m llewellyn, l g mason, boyer r t, connally m f, kennedy & mortlock, nevins j p, r w johnstone, w j keith, b d kelly, notman r, pitts a j & c a, pitts mervyn l & co, rowe w o, warren k m, associated stock & station agents, dalgety farmers ltd, elders dsm estates, ellis nuttall & co, gallagher g d, hamilton real estate, mcgregor ralph h & co, mckean w & co, miller turner livestock co, vains e m & co, victorian producers, hill m j & co, bennetts meats, comell bros, davis b & d, hardwick g f & v c, penney & lang p/l, tendercut meats, northern seed supply co, bendigo fertilizers, agri business pty ltd, agrilink consulting group pty ltd, acil aust pty ltd, mcgowan & associates, chapman w c, talbot e j, mcculloch w & sons pty ltd, k v equipment, commercial egg producers assoc co-op, monsanto aust ltd, balmer bryan r, barry i j, bath l, clarke b j, treacy k m, turner j m, bendigo mower serv pty ltd, everlast concrete tank tyltd, wicks bros, canvas goods, don mcarthur, bendigo communications, transcom, emdell pty ltd, epsom pharmaceutical supplies, sandhurst fencing pty ltd, arnolds gates & fencing, r furniss, carne neville, awa & unicla, ajm refrigeration, bendigo concrete sawing service, hamilton r j, hearpes t w, j e brown, campey dr a r, fyffe j j, kangaroo flat vet clinic, ottrey k e, bendigo sprinkler installations, milnes irrigation, onga pumpshop, barastoc products, bush's produce stores, epsom produce, k m m pty ltd, bendigo grain co, eaglehawk chaff mills, grain elevators board dept, bonneys pest control, knights pest control, brown wk & l d, bendigo sewerage authority, bendigo water board, aci computer services, leham donald, a e hueffer & associates, wolmoke planners, p langley, mr ken strachan, mr evan jones, mr peter byrnes, mr wayne street, street ryan & associates -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CURNOW COLLECTION: BUSINESS FORMS, 1920 - 1930
Collection of unused business forms (Accounts) - Bendigo region for these businesses: Bendigo Certified Milk Co. Pty Ltd; Exelby & Wren; Jas. Heffernan; Hotel Shamrock; Farmers and Citizens Trustees; A1 Store - T. D. Caiarns & Co.; Dr. J.L.W. Sharland; Brysen S. Melrose; Albert M. Bush; Frank G. Jones; Dr J. W. Cook; Mr Leslie Cole; Tatchell, Dunlop, Smalley & Balmer (x4); Vernon Rymer; Bendigo Theological Hostel; T. C. Kerr; The Stocking Shop; Sister J. Dwyer - Mitiamo Private Hospital; Sister Flanaganperson, individual, curnow collection -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CONNELLY, TATCHELL, DUNLOP COLLECTION: INDENTURE BETWEEN CURLETT AND FAIRCLOUGH
Legal document ( deed of covenant and extension of mortgage ) Written on front :Mr. Thomas Curlett to Messrs Faircough & Brown, dated 14 June 1892, Deed of Covenant, and extension of terms of mortgage'' Document gives details of indenture dated 14 June 1892, between Thomas Curlett of Tragowel, farmer, and William Fairclough formerly of View St., Sandhurst ( now called Bendigo ) but now of head office of the Bank of Victoria., and Gilbert Wilson Brown of Mathoura Road, Toorak, gentlemen. Typed on bottom of page 'Connelly & Tatchell, Bendigo' Brown one penny stamp at top left of the document .business, legal, connelly, tatchell & dunlop, thomas curlett, gilbert wilson brown, william fairclough, connelly, tatchell & dunlop