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Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, Ferdinand Jakob Heinrich Von Mueller
Ferdinand Von Mueller was born in 1825 and died in 1896. He was appointed government botanist by Lieutenant Governor Charles La Trobe in 1853. Von Mueller was an examiner in Botany at the Ballarat School of Mines from 1880 to 1883.Black and white image of Ferdinand Von Mueller. von mueller, ferdinand von mueller, botany, ballarat school of mines -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell CFA Fire Station in Scallan Street and Byrne Street c1990's
CFA Stawell Fire Station c1990s. Scallan Street and Byrne Street. Stawell Fire Station Byrne Street built in Sept 1883. Tower built previously. Bell Lady of Stawell was cast in England early 1880.stawell -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Surrey Hills railway station on Empire Day in 1909
Man in the signal box is believed to be Mr J Rasmussan and the assistant stationmaster, Mr Tom Keating. Published in book 'Surrey Hills in Celebration of its Centenary: 1883-1983', compiled by the History Nook and edited by William Chandler.Black and white photo of Surrey Hills railway station on Empire Day in 1909. Signal box and station are decorated with bunting and lanterns. Gates are closed and there is a man in the signal box. There are approximately 9 men on the platforms including the stationmaster, assistant stationmaster, Mr Tom Keating and other railway officials.transport, empire day, railways, surrey hills station, mr tom keating, mr j rasmussan -
The Beechworth Burke Museum Research Collection
Card (Series) - Index Card, 7 Mellish Street, Beechworth, 1976
George Tibbits, University of Melbourne. Faculty of Architecture, Building and Town & Regional PlanningIndex system that support the research for Beechworth : historical reconstruction / [by] George Tibbits ... [et al]Arranged by street names of BeechworthEach index card includes: street name and number of property, image of property, allotment and section number, property owners and dates of ownership, description of the property according to rate records, property floor plan with dimensions.beechworth, george tibbitsbeechworth, george tibbits -
Camperdown & District Historical Society
Photograph - Unveiling plaque at the Wombeetch Puyuun Monument in the Camperdown Cemetery, 12/12/1983
When he died in February 1883, Wombeetch Puyuun was the last member of the Liwura Gundidj clan still living on Country at Camperdown. The Wombeetch Puyuun Monument was erected by his friend and Guardian, James Dawson in 1885, largely at his own expense. At the top is engraved 1840, which marked the beginning of the demise of the local First Nations people. Below are a boomerang, a club, and a message stick. At the bottom is the year 1883 which saw the last of the local First Nations people on Country with the death of Wombeetch Puyuun. On the base are the words: "In memory of the Aborigines of this district. Here lies the body of the chief, Wombeetch Puyuun, and the last of the local tribes". Dr Ken Coghill (Minister for Aboriginal Affairs) unveiling plaque in front of the Wombeetch Puyuun Monument in the Camperdown CemeteryBack: Dr Ken Coghill unveiling the plaque in front of the Aboriginal Monument in the Camperdown Cemetery Dec 12th 1983cdhs, djargurd wurrung, djargurdwurrung, cdhsfirstnations, first nations people -
Camperdown & District Historical Society
Photograph - Unveiling plaque at the Wombeetch Puyuun Monument in the Camperdown Cemetery, 12/12/1983
When he died in February 1883, Wombeetch Puyuun was the last member of the Liwura Gundidj clan still living on Country at Camperdown. The Wombeetch Puyuun Monument was erected by his friend and Guardian, James Dawson in 1885, largely at his own expense. At the top is engraved 1840, which marked the beginning of the demise of the local First Nations people. Below are a boomerang, a club, and a message stick. At the bottom is the year 1883 which saw the last of the local First Nations people on Country with the death of Wombeetch Puyuun. On the base are the words: "In memory of the Aborigines of this district. Here lies the body of the chief, Wombeetch Puyuun, and the last of the local tribes".Dr Ken Coghill (Minister for Aboriginal Affairs) unveiling plaque in front of the Wombeetch Puyuun Monument in the Camperdown CemeteryBack: Dr Ken Coghill unveiling the plaque in front of the Aboriginal Monument in the Camperdown Cemetery Dec 12th 1983cdhs, djargurd wurrung, djargurdwurrung, cdhsfirstnations, first nations people -
Camperdown & District Historical Society
Photograph - Unveiling plaque at the Wombeetch Puyuun Monument in the Camperdown Cemetery, 12/12/1983
When he died in February 1883, Wombeetch Puyuun was the last member of the Liwura Gundidj clan still living on Country at Camperdown. The Wombeetch Puyuun Monument was erected by his friend and Guardian, James Dawson in 1885, largely at his own expense. At the top is engraved 1840, which marked the beginning of the demise of the local First Nations people. Below are a boomerang, a club, and a message stick. At the bottom is the year 1883 which saw the last of the local First Nations people on Country with the death of Wombeetch Puyuun. On the base are the words: "In memory of the Aborigines of this district. Here lies the body of the chief, Wombeetch Puyuun, and the last of the local tribes".Dr Ken Coghill (Minister for Aboriginal Affairs) unveiling plaque in front of the Wombeetch Puyuun Monument in the Camperdown CemeteryBack: Dr Ken Coghill unveiling the plaque in front of the Aboriginal Monument in the Camperdown Cemetery Dec 12th 1983cdhs, djargurd wurrung, djargurdwurrung, cdhsfirstnations, first nations people -
Camperdown & District Historical Society
Photograph - Unveiling plaque at the Wombeetch Puyuun Monument in the Camperdown Cemetery, 12/12/1983
When he died in February 1883, Wombeetch Puyuun was the last member of the Liwura Gundidj clan still living on Country at Camperdown. The Wombeetch Puyuun Monument was erected by his friend and Guardian, James Dawson in 1885, largely at his own expense. At the top is engraved 1840, which marked the beginning of the demise of the local First Nations people. Below are a boomerang, a club, and a message stick. At the bottom is the year 1883 which saw the last of the local First Nations people on Country with the death of Wombeetch Puyuun. On the base are the words: "In memory of the Aborigines of this district. Here lies the body of the chief, Wombeetch Puyuun, and the last of the local tribes".Dr Ken Coghill (Minister for Aboriginal Affairs) unveiling plaque in front of the Wombeetch Puyuun Monument in the Camperdown CemeteryBack: Dr Ken Coghill unveiling the plaque in front of the Aboriginal Monument in the Camperdown Cemetery Dec 12th 1983cdhs, djargurd wurrung, djargurdwurrung, cdhsfirstnations, first nations people -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Maroondah Highway Central, Ringwood. Demolition of Coffee Palace, Main St. 1966
Black and white photograph (2 copies- 1 large, 1 small)Typed below large photograph: "Demolition of Coffee Palace - Main St. 1966". Written on back of smaller duplicate photograph: "Demolishing Coffee Palace & shops cnr. Maroondah Hwy. & Adelaide St. (west cnr.) 1966. Portion of house on right - This was home of T. Grant, Blacksmith, 1883". -
Orbost & District Historical Society
label
The hardware firm of John Keep and Sons, Ltd., was founded in 1853 by Mr. John Keep. Mr. John Keep started the business on the south-western corner of George and King streets in Sydney. In 1883 the firm removed to Clarence and King streets.A brass metal label with "Imported by John Keep & Son, Sydney:" imprinted on it. label commerce keep-john -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, Dorothy's Double, 1894
Dorothy Hawtrey's life is turned topsy turvy by a rogue enemy who cultivates a poor girl who resembles Dorothy and uses her to impersonate Dorothy. The tale expands to the California gold fields where the double and her captor are eventually discovered. The double turns out to be a long lost sister, the rogue is killed, and all ends well.Dark brown leather bound spine and cover corners. Green cloth-covered board covers. Gold text on spine.fictionDorothy Hawtrey's life is turned topsy turvy by a rogue enemy who cultivates a poor girl who resembles Dorothy and uses her to impersonate Dorothy. The tale expands to the California gold fields where the double and her captor are eventually discovered. The double turns out to be a long lost sister, the rogue is killed, and all ends well.fiction, historical fiction, thriller -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Volunteer Fire Brigade. Stawell Fire Brigade Fire Station 1950s. Byrne Street
Stawell Volunteer Fire Brigade. Stawell Fire Brigade Fire Station 1950s. Byrne Street. Stawell Fire Station Byrne Street built in Sept 1883. Tower built previously. Bell Lady of Stawell was cast in England early 1880.stawell -
Clunes Museum
Document - MINER,S RIGHTS
.1 MINER'S RIGHT RECEIPT BOOK. NUMBER 001-250. MARCH 1910- AUGUST 1912 (2S 6D) .2 MINER'S RIGHT RECEIPT BOOK NO 86. NUMBERS 1-250. 25 MAY 1892 TO 21 DECEMVER 1894 (5/-) .3 CONSOLIDATEDMINER'S RIGHTS, BOOK NO 22.. NUMBER 1 - 5. SEPTEMBER 1883 TO FEBRUARY 1884 .4 CONSOLIDATED MINER.SRIGHTS BOOK NUMBER 1 - 18. 5 NOVEMBER 1888 TO 17 FEBRUARY 1897.1 WHITE ROUND STICKERON COVER WITH "1" .2 WHITE ROUND STICKER ON COVER "2" .3 WHITE ROUND STICKER ON COVER "4" .4 WHITE ROUND STICKER ON COVER "3"miners rights, consolidated miners rights -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Research Notes, "Acts or Parliament Relating to Tramway Undertakings and Street Railways", 1930 to 1955
Set of 10 + 4 unused sheets, hand written double foolscap folio (full foolscap sheet) ruled sheets which detail the various Acts, relating to Tramway Undertakings and Street Railways, that affected the MMTB from 1883 to 1956. Sheets have been pinned in to the top left hand corner. Set of 2 sheets - loose - the detail the Country Roads Act of 1928 and 1936. Set of 3 sheets - hand written notes regarding Acts.trams, tramways, mto co, cable trams, parliament, acts of parliament, order in council, regulations, mmtb, tramways -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book, The poetical works of Mrs. F. Hemans, Prior to the book prize presented on Christmas, 1884
This book was awarded to Anne E. Thomas as second prize for Geography in the Fifth form. Anne entered Ballarat College girls' school in 1883 at the age of 14. Graeme McDonald (BC1946py) donated the book from his father's personal collection in August 2003.Historic significance for its connection with one of the few female students of Ballarat College prior to 1900 and its expression of the value of classical education of its time.Bound in half calf with gilt edging, gilt lettering and decoration on the front and spine. Six raised bands on spine with gold lettering on second compartment; College crest embossed on back cover; black and white illustrated, 584 p.Book plate inside front cover: school crest / Geography/Second prize/ Fifth Form/ Awarded to/ A. Thomas/ Christmas, 1884. "CHAS. McDONALD" stamped on second page. anne-e-thomas, ballarat-college, 1884, girls'-school. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Certificate, Department of Education - Intermediate Technical Certificate, 1948, 12/1948
John Arnold Seitz (1883-1963) was the Director of Education from 1936-1948. Prior to joining the State Education system he was a senior master at Scotch College, Melbourne, from 1910-1914. He then became Headmaster of Hamilton College, 1915-1921.Certificate printed on beige paper. Name and signature added Certificate number - 25646 Signature of Director: A J Seitz Certificate made out to Geoffrey L Allen -
Federation University Historical Collection
Certificate, Department of Education, Junior Technical Certificate - 1948, December 1948
John Arnold Seitz (1883-1963) was the Director of Education from 1936-1948. Prior to joining the State Education system he was a senior master at Scotch College, Melbourne, from 1910-1914. He then became Headmaster of Hamilton College, 1915-1921.Beige coloured paper with ink printing.Certificate presented to Rodney W Gilbert Signed by Director of Education: J A Seitz Dated: December 1948 Certificate number: 38295 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Certificate, Department of Education, Junior Technical Certificate - 1948, December 1948
John Arnold Seitz (1883-1963) was the Director of Education from 1936-1948. Prior to joining the State Education system he was a senior master at Scotch College, Melbourne, from 1910-1914. He then became Headmaster of Hamilton College, 1915-1921.Beige coloured paper with ink printing.Certificate presented to William B Nunn Signed by Director of Education: J A Seitz Dated: December 1948 Certificate number: 38282 -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph
The Johnstone family were connected with the Craiglea Winery in Sunbury from 1864 to 1883. It was established by James Johnston, the father of Wilfred Henry. Charles Johnston took over the winery in 1885 and in 1897 he purchased 'Kignane'. A cousin ran Craiglea until 1905A photocopy taken from an older portrait of Wilfred Henry Johnston. He has a bushy moustache and he is wearing a braid trimmed single breasted jacket without lapels.JOHNSTONE O'SHANNESSY & COMPANY LIMITED / 55 & 57 Collins Street East Melbourneo'shannassy street, craiglea winery, johnston, wilfred henry, portraits, clothing and dress, sunbury, kignane, george evans collection -
Unions Ballarat
Minute Book - Ballarat Regional Trades and Labour Council 29/5/1951-7/12/1961, 29/11/1951-7/12/1961
The Ballarat Regional Trades and Labour Council is the second oldest Trades and Labour Council in the world, founded in 1883 on the back of the Ballarat Eight Hour Committees that were established in 1856. Trades Hall helps organise activities and campaigns with and on behalf of our affiliated unions. A record of meetings of Ballarat Trades and Labour Council. The council has met once per month since its inception. As the organisation is run in a democratic governance style, the minutes record all significant decisions made over the relevant period.Boundbtlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, minutes, meetings, governance -
Unions Ballarat
Minute Book - Ballarat Regional Trades and Labour Council 18/1/1962-11/5/1972, 18/1/62-11/5/1972
The Ballarat Regional Trades and Labour Council is the second oldest Trades and Labour Council in the world, founded in 1883 on the back of the Ballarat Eight Hour Committees that were established in 1856. Trades Hall helps organise activities and campaigns with and on behalf of our affiliated unions. A record of meetings of Ballarat Trades and Labour Council. The council has met once per month since its inception. As the organisation is run in a democratic governance style, the minutes record all significant decisions made over the relevant period.Boundbtlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, minutes, governance, meetings -
Unions Ballarat
Minute Book BTLC - 25/5/1972-20/5/1982, BTLC
The Ballarat Regional Trades and Labour Council is the second oldest Trades and Labour Council in the world, founded in 1883 on the back of the Ballarat Eight Hour Committees that were established in 1856. Trades Hall helps organise activities and campaigns with and on behalf of our affiliated unions. A record of meetings of Ballarat Trades and Labour Council. The council has met once per month since its inception. As the organisation is run in a democratic governance style, the minutes record all significant decisions made over the relevant period.Boundbtlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, governance, minutes, meetings -
Unions Ballarat
Minute Book BTLC - 3/6/1982-9/10/1986, 3 June 1982-9 October 1986
The Ballarat Regional Trades and Labour Council is the second oldest Trades and Labour Council in the world, founded in 1883 on the back of the Ballarat Eight Hour Committees that were established in 1856. Trades Hall helps organise activities and campaigns with and on behalf of our affiliated unions. A record of meetings of Ballarat Trades and Labour Council. The council has met once per month since its inception. As the organisation is run in a democratic governance style, the minutes record all significant decisions made over the relevant period.Bound with some loose papers. btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, minutes, meetings, governance -
Unions Ballarat
Minute Book BTLC - 23/10/1986-28/4/1988, 1982-1986
The Ballarat Regional Trades and Labour Council is the second oldest Trades and Labour Council in the world, founded in 1883 on the back of the Ballarat Eight Hour Committees that were established in 1856. Trades Hall helps organise activities and campaigns with and on behalf of our affiliated unions. A record of meetings of Ballarat Trades and Labour Council. The council has met once per month since its inception. As the organisation is run in a democratic governance style, the minutes record all significant decisions made over the relevant period.Bound - some loose paper.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, governance, minutes, meetings -
Unions Ballarat
Minute Book BTLC - 12/1989-12/1992, 1989-1992
The Ballarat Regional Trades and Labour Council is the second oldest Trades and Labour Council in the world, founded in 1883 on the back of the Ballarat Eight Hour Committees that were established in 1856. Trades Hall helps organise activities and campaigns with and on behalf of our affiliated unions. A record of meetings of Ballarat Trades and Labour Council. The council has met once per month since its inception. As the organisation is run in a democratic governance style, the minutes record all significant decisions made over the relevant period.Lever arch file.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, minutes, meetings, governance -
Unions Ballarat
Minute Book BTLC - 1/1993-12/1996, 1993-1996
The Ballarat Regional Trades and Labour Council is the second oldest Trades and Labour Council in the world, founded in 1883 on the back of the Ballarat Eight Hour Committees that were established in 1856. Trades Hall helps organise activities and campaigns with and on behalf of our affiliated unions. A record of meetings of Ballarat Trades and Labour Council. The council has met once per month since its inception. As the organisation is run in a democratic governance style, the minutes record all significant decisions made over the relevant period.Lever arch file.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, governance, meetings, minutes -
Unions Ballarat
Minute Book - Ballarat Regional Trades and Labour Council 1/1998-11/2005, 1998-2005
The Ballarat Regional Trades and Labour Council is the second oldest Trades and Labour Council in the world, founded in 1883 on the back of the Ballarat Eight Hour Committees that were established in 1856. Trades Hall helps organise activities and campaigns with and on behalf of our affiliated unions. A record of meetings of Ballarat Trades and Labour Council. The council has met once per month since its inception. As the organisation is run in a democratic governance style, the minutes record all significant decisions made over the relevant period.Lever arch filebtlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, minutes, meetings, governance -
Hume City Civic Collection
Brick
This half broken brick comes from the brickworks owned by Robinson Allison. The brickworks operated approximately between the years 1859 - 1883 on crown land near Watson's Road, Sunbury. This brick may have come from a ruin near the Organ Pipes.Approximately half a brick brown/red colour smooth at one end uneven sides.on top - "ALLISONS'1860s, 1880s, sunbury, brick, shire of bulla, dunn, trevor, margaret, allison, robinson, george evans collection -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Fire Station in Byrne Street c1887-1890 -- 2 Photos
Stawell Volunteer Fire Brigade. Fire Station with hose reels in front c1887 - 1890s. Byrne Streets Stawell Fire Station Byrne Street built in Sept 1883. Tower built previously. Bell Lady of Stawell was cast in England early 1880.stawell -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, The 'Crack Express' 204
This photo originally appeared in the Canterbury Courier in an article by Dave Staig. This type of train was used on all the rail lines in 1883 - the date when the railway came through to Surrey Hills. it is thought that the photo was taken in the Spencer Street yards. There is a copy of the article in this collection. Black and white photo of a steam train with more than four carriages. It was taken in an unidentified railway yard. railways, canterbury courier, public transport, david staig, crack express, dave staig