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Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Household nails, Early 20th century
These nails have no provenance but may have been used to hang pictures or as studs for farm buildings etc. Limited significance but typical of nails previously in regular use.These are 13 large iron nails. Two of them are shorter than the others and have a top with a brass edging and a white oval shaped inset of porcelain or enamel material. Eleven of them have an iron top. ‘Coop’s Latest’nails, warrnambool history -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Papers - Memoir
Mary was born on 6th May 1939 and describe dairy farming in the Kiewa Valley throughout the years to c2020A handwritten family history of dairying in the Kiewa Valley consisting of 8 pages written with blue biro. A memoir by Mary Cardwell nee Creamer 'My early days of dairying in Kiewa Valley.'All pages are torn at the top.mary cardwell, dairy farming, kiewa valley, women -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Journal - S.E.C.V. April-May 1956, S.E.C. Journal of State Electricity Commission of Victoria. April-May 1956, 1956
The S.E.C.V. published the Bi-Monthly magazine for employees. This one is Vol. 14, No. 8 / April - May. 1956The Journal includes small articles on men who were working on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme.Black and white paper cover with photo of a man working up a power pole. The 'S' has an orange back ground.The back cover also has a photo of a generator.The journal is held together by 2 staples and has 32 pages.secv. kiewa hydro electric scheme. journal. -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Negative - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Hurstbridge Water Scheme, 11 May 1961
Downstream view of V notch 11 May 1961 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 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Peter Simmenauer, Building the Heidelberg to Eltham railway, by Peter Simmenauer, 2018
Background to the construction of the Heidelberg to Eltham railway extension, completed May 1902, written and collated by Peter SimmenauerFolder containing 4 p. article, copies of newspaper articles and contemporary documents and photographsrailways, hurstbridge rail line, heidelberg station, eltham station -
Greensborough Historical Society
Advertising Leaflet, 102c/116 Main Drive Macleod, 23/05/2018
102c/116 Main Drive Macleod, Studio apartment in secure complex. Sold May 2018 for $124,900Real estate advertising leaflet, 1 sheet, printed in colour.main drive macleod -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Banyule City Council, The little Banyule book of things to do: Autumn guide 2014, 2014_04
This small book gives details of activities available in the City of Banyule during Autumn (March to May) 2014.35 pages, illustrations.city of banyule, banyule -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Drawing - Botanical Illustration, Colin Woolcock, Melaleuca uncinata, c. 1990
Returned to CEMA from Botany Dept., Latrobe University. It is believed they may have been used in a publication.Unframed pen illustration of Melaleuca uncinata on heavy white paper.Front: 'C.E.W. Melaleuca uncinata' -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Drawing - Botanical Illustration, Colin Woolcock, Acacia rigens, n.d
Returned to CEMA from Botany Dept., Latrobe University. It is believed they may have been used in a publication.Unframed pen illustration of Acacia rigens on heavy white paperFront: 'C.E.W. Acacia rigens' -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Drawing - Botanical Illustration, Colin Woolcock, Phebalium bullatum, c. 1990
Returned to CEMA from Botany Dept., Latrobe University. It is believed they may have been used in a publication.Unframed pen illustration of Phebalium bullatum on heavy white paper.Front: 'C.E.W. Phebalium bullatum' -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Drawing - Botanical Illustration, Colin Woolcock, Dodonaea Stenozyga, c. 1990
Returned to CEMA from Botany Dept., Latrobe University. It is believed they may have been used in a publication.Unframed pen illustration of Dodonaea Stenozyga, on white heavy paper.Front: 'C.E.W. Dodonaea stenozyga' -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Drawing - Botanical Illustration, Colin Woolcock, Grevillea ilicifolia, 1990s
Returned to CEMA from Botany Dept., Latrobe University. It is believed they may have been used in a publication.Unframed pen illustration of Grevillea ilicifolia on heavy white paper.Front: 'C.E.W. Grevillea ilicifolia'botanical illustration, drawing, collin woolcock, portland artist -
Greensborough Historical Society
Diary, [Partington family sail to Melbourne], 1857c
Transcription of diary written during the Partington family's voyage from England to Melbourne. Covers entries for May.3 typed pages. Transcription of diary.In pencil on front page "Partington family sail to Melbourne"partington family, charles partington, ellen partington, ellen whatmough, lookout point, diaries -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Late-night safety fears, 30/09/2015
The 24 hour public transport trial may cause security issues at small unmanned stations such as Montmorency.News clipping, black text, colour image.matthew guy, montmorency station -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, John Gibson et al, Wallace Luxford postcard from WW1 France, May 1916, 15/05/1916
Wallace Luxford postcard to his mother from France, May 1916, during World War 1.Digital copy of black and white photograph. luxford family, world war 1 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document, McLaughlin Family History, 1813-1902
Records of McLaughlin family from birth of Michael McLaughlin in Belfast in 1813 to birth of Myrtle May in 19024p. typesciptmclaughlin family -
Federation University Historical Collection
Architectural Drawing, Ballarat School of Mines Ore Treatment Laboratory, 1900, 1900
The Ballarfat School of Mines Mining Plant and Laboratory were formally handed over on 23 May 1902Ground floor plan of ore laboratory drawn on coated cotton cloth, hand colouring Drawing No 3. Initialed "C.B.A. Jan 1900) H [Illegible} 31 1 00smb ore treatment laboratory, mining, ballarat school of mines, department of public works victoria, architecture, plan, laboratory, ore sampling floor, furnace, boiler house engine bed, gaol ground, ballarat gaol ground, laboratory -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Forceps, similar to Aveling's
Noted that these forceps may have belonged to Dr Paul Mitchell's father c1889 more research required]*Forceps, similar to Aveling's but less pronounced blade curve. Ebony inserts for handles. Manufacturers stamp "GRAY & SON/ SHEFFIELD"obstetric delivery -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Administrative record (item) - CAC Records Regarding the CAC's Early Projects, Defence Department Miscellaneous
Records relate to the CAC's earliest projects and an overview of the state of the Australian aircraft manufacturing industry as of May 1940. -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, 1927
A report in "The Spectator" May 4 1927 noted that 300 - 400 men and boys attended the Easter camp.B & W photograph mounted on buff card of a large group of men and boys gathered on sand dunes at Ocean Grove. Young Men's Methodist Camp 1927 Ocean Grovemethodist, camp, ocean grove -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, 1973
This photograph shows the debutantes dancing at the 1973 Presidential Ball at the Memorial Hall held on 11 May 1973.A black and white photograph of dancing in the Memorial Hall. Mounted on card.presidential balls, debutante balls, fashions, dances, shire of bulla, councillors, memorial hall, sorrighan, w.j, george evans collection -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, "Snowflake Minstrels" -- Irish Jig with Miss Irene May Berndt later Mrs N Maloney 1912
Snowflake Minstrels (Irish Jig) 1912 Irene May Berndt later Mrs N Maloney with Scarfstawell entertainment -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Miss Margaret May Frawley later married to Mrs John A Hall 1904 -- Studio Portait
Portrait of a young child. (Example of Costume) 1904. Margaret May Frawley later Mrs John A Hallstawell -
Clunes Museum
Coin - COIN COLLECTION, 2000
DISPLAY CABINET MADE AND DONATED BY HERBERT AND SHEILA MCAULEY. PRESENTED TO CLUNES MUSEUM ON MAY 2ND. 2000COLLECTION OF COINS AND TOKENS DISPLAYED IN GLASS CABINET. TRADE TOKENS DATED 1849 - 1881.BRONZE PENNIES 1860-1877 , HALF PENNIES1861-1866, CHINESE TOKENS DATED 960 TO 1127AD, CHINESE MINTED COINS FROM 6TH CENTURY BC. NINETY ONE COINS IN TOTAL. SILVER DOLLARS, JAPANESE YEN, AMERICAN DOLLARS, BRITISH PENNES, THREEPENCE, SIXPENCE AND SHILLING.local history, numismatic, coins -
Clunes Museum
Work on paper - SKETCH BOOK
THE STUDENT MAY HAVE BEEN MARIA DUNN WHO ATTENDED THE ST. THOMAS R. C. SCHOOLA SCHOOL BOOK OF MAPS, HAND PRODUCED BY SCHOOL STUDENTSSEE OVERlocal history, book, school, education, schools, st. thomas aquinas -
National Wool Museum
The Australian Estates Company Ltd. Coat of Arm Certificate
May have been given to The Australian Estates Company in the 1970's when sold to CSR or Elders.Bronze framed certificate coat of arms with smaller frame below explaining coat of arms.The shield shows the Southern Cross (being the Arms of Victoria) but on a white background to indicate wool and to avoid being identical with the Victoria Arms (which have a blue background). The inner shield shows the conventional way of indicating estates with green and gold squares. The sword is the sword of St Paul, indicating the London activities of the company. The Shorthorn Bull and Merino Ram explain themselves, as does the sugar cane. The helmet and decoration above are conventional, green and gold being chosen to indicate land and the wealth derived therefrom. -
National Wool Museum
Photograph
Photo was found by a friend of the donor. Other similar photos in the NWM collection indicate that this may be c.1933.Black and white staff photograph out the front of the Returned Soldiers & Sailors Mill. Image is mounted on a cardboard backing. Image is similar to a panorama shot. -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Pleasant Creek Hospital with a Group in front c1917, 1917
Of Pleasant Creek Stawell Hospital. Sent back from France for safe keeping by nurse May Booth Large group of men and women on steps of Pleasant Creek Hospital StawellSt Aubin W J Chapman Stawell France 28-12-18 Mr Edhouse Mr Geo Barnes Mr Bell Mr Irvine Mr Smith Mr Phillips Mr Munt (Brewery Owner) (Secretary) Mrs Fox Geo Mitchellhospital, ww1, medical, nursing -
National Wool Museum
Book, The Anatomy of the Sheep
"The Anatomy of the Sheep" 2nd ed., - Neil D.S. May, 1963. Dissection manual aimed at veterinary students.sheep - anatomy -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph, Former Barkly Street Uniting Church, Ballarat, 2015
The church shut its doors on May 31, a date which marks the 162nd anniversary of the establishment of the parish.Church buildings associated with the former Barkly Street Uniting Church, Ballarat East. former barkly street uniting church, barkly street methodist church, ballarat east