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Puffing Billy Railway
Steam Engine - Tangye Single Cylinder Horizontal
Builders Number 4767 Used for steam engine driving instruction at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology build date of approximately 1884 +/- 1 year. worked out from http://www.internationalsteam.co.uk/mills/burmamill22.htm Donated by The Royal Melbourne Institute of technology in 1969 Of Interest : The Vertical and Horizontal Tangye engines on display are of the design that won a Gold Medallion at the Paris Industrial Exhibition of 1878.Historic - Industrial Steam Engine EquipmentSteam Engine - Cast Iron (painted) Steel (raw) Bronze (Raw) Timber (Oiled)Tangye Birminghampuffing billy, steam, rmit, tangye, horizontal engine -
City of Ballarat
Artwork, other - Public Artwork, Aaron Robinson et al, Flow by Holly Grace and Aaron Robinson, 2014
Water is key to a thriving community and it is through the representation of water Flow enlivens the space at Bakery Hill. Historically ‘water races’ ran through the valleys of the Greater Ballarat area unearthing the minerals that forged prosperity and wealth. This water still flows today unearthing new possibilities for the community. Possibilities focusing on sustainability, ecology, health and prosperity. Flowing over the site a series of kinetic turbines flutter in the wind creating a contemporary water race. The interactive elements offer visual stimulation enticing people to connect with the artwork and in turn the surrounding spaces. Bakery Hill has great historical significance. It’s connection to the Eureka Stockade and the series of events that were to unfold during the 1850’s was to become the turning point in Australian political history. The placement of each turbine is to mirror a point of history in the timeline of events that occurred during the Eureka Stockade. The Water Race is a symbol of possibilities, the ones created by history and those of modern society. It is a visual timeline that can be read by traversing the site. The connecting turbines that flow and turn in sync are a representation of time passing and the interconnectedness of history with the community that surrounds it. The gateway to Bridge Mall is framed through the placement of each turbine allowing the sense of prosperity and wealth to flow through to the surrounding community. This gateway also references the significance of Bakery Hill reinvigorating the historical site by reconnecting it back to its town centre. The artwork is of aesthetic and historical significance to the people of BallaratTwelve steel turbines set on poles with dates attached and a large bronze 'timeline' plaqueFLOW/ Plotting the motion of Wind, Water, History and Time/ by Holly Grace and Aaron Robinson/ This site has great historical significance. It’s connection to the Eureka Stockade and the series of events that unfolded in the 1850’s was to become the turning point in Australian history. The placement of each turbine within this artwork mirrors a point of history in the events that led up to the Eureka Stockade. It is a visual timeline that can be read by traversing the site. The connecting turbines that flow and turn in sync are a representation of time passing. They are a symbol of the community’s connection to their history. 1851 June James Esmond makes the first discovery of gold in Victoria at Clunes./ 1st July The Port Phillip District separates from New South Wales and becomes the Colony of Victoria. It is still subject to British rule./ August Gold is discovered at Buninyong and at Golden Point, Ballarat. Lt-Governor La Trobe introduces the Gold Licence system in an attempt to reduce the colony’s debt./ 20th September First gold licences issued in Ballarat. / 1852 August/ Eureka Lead discovered on the Ballarat goldfields. December Charles La Trobe resigns as Lt-Governor but he is not relieved until 1854/ July – December/ Unrest builds on the various goldfields with protest meetings held in Bendigo and Castlemaine. Bendigo’s Red Ribbon Movement is active on the goldfields and the Bendigo Petition is presented to Lt-Governor./ December/ Charles Hotham is appointed Lt-Governor/ 1854 March/ A bill to extend the Elective Franchise is passed by the Legislative Council and sent to London for the assent of the British Parliament. 22nd June/ Lt-Governor Sir Charles Hotham arrives in Victoria. The colony faces mounting debt and Hotham orders weekly licence hunts in an attempt to increase income./ August/ Hotham is acclaimed during his visit to the Ballarat goldfield./ 13th September? Hotham orders twice-weekly licence hunts to further increase revenue./ September – October/ Miners are experiencing problems – no shafts bottomed on the Eureka Lead for five weeks./ 7th October/ James Scobie is murdered outside the Eureka Hotel. Many diggers believe that publican James Bentley is responsible./ 9th October/ At Scobie’s inquest, Bentley is acquitted, despite strong evidence of his guilt./ 10th October/ Father Smythe’s servant is beaten up by authorities and falsely arrested for not holding a licence./ 15th October/ Mass meeting of miners on Bakery Hill. Catholic miners meet after Mass. // 17th October/ A meeting of up to 10,000 Diggers is held near the Eureka Hotel to protest against Bentley’s acquittal. The meeting results in the burning of the hotel. Three diggers, Westerby, Fletcher and McIntyre, are arrested. Hotham dispatches 400 soldiers to Ballarat. 22nd October/ Another large meeting is held to address grievances. The Catholics send their leaders, Hayes, Kennedy and Manning to meet Rede. The Government Camp is under siege 11th November/ A public meeting on Bakery Hill results in the formal establishment of the Ballarat Reform League and adoption of the League’s proposals./ 21st November/ The enquiry into the Bentley affair is published. It recommends the dismissal of the judge and the establishment of a Royal Commission. 23rd November/ Westerby, Fletcher and McIntyre are convicted of burning the hotel. The Ballarat Reform League demands their release. 27th November/ A deputation from The Ballarat Reform League, including Humffray, Black and Kennedy, meet with Hotham to demand the release of the three prisoners. Hotham does not believe the diggers have the right to “demand anything”, Rede requests reinforcements in Ballarat. 28th November/ Miners attack the troop reinforcements and wagons passing near the Eureka diggings. A drummer boy is seriously wounded. 29th November/ A “Monster Meeting” attended by more than 10,000 diggers is held on Bakery Hill. The Southern Cross flag is flown for the first time. Peter Lalor addresses the miners and a number of diggers burn their licences. 30th November/ A licence hunt occurs in the morning at the order of Commissioner Rede. Another meeting of radical miners is held on Bakery Hill. Peter Lalor becomes leader of the diggers and calls for volunteers. Many diggers wear an oath to defend their rights and liberties under the Southern Cross flag. A number of diggers move to the Eureka Lead and start to erect a stockade. 3rd December In the early hours of Sunday morning 296 soldiers and police led by Captain Thomas proceed from the Government Camp to the Eureka Lead and attack the Stockade. 22 diggers and 7 military are officially listed as being killed. Many others are wounded. Approximately 120 diggers are arrested and marched to the Government Camp. 4th December/ Funeral of some of the fallen diggers and soldiers. Martial Law is proclaimed in Ballarat. Henry Seekamp, editor of the Ballarat Times is charged with seditious libel. 6th December/ Major General Sir Robert Nickle, commander-in-chief of the military forces in the Australian colonies, arrives in Ballarat. 9th December/ General Nickle repeals martial law. 14th December/ The Gold Fields Commission sits for the first time. 18th December/ The first Ballarat sitting of the Gold Fields Commission is held at Bath’s Hotel. 1855 23rd January/ Henry Seekamp is found guilt of sedition and sentenced to three months in prison. 22nd February/ The Eureka trials starts in Melbourne. February to March/ 13 prisoners are tried and acquitted amid great public rejoicing. 27th March Report of the Royal Commission recommends miners’ rights and significant reforms. 10th November/ Peter Lalor and John Basson Humffray are nominated for seats in the legislative Council. 31st December Sir Charles Hotham dies before his resignation takes effect. flow, aaron robinson, holly grace, public art, eureka stockade, bakery hill -
Hepburn Shire Council Art and Heritage Collection
Public Art Work, 'Memorial Fountain Tree' - Anton Hasell. 2009, 2012
'Black Saturday' Bushfire Memorial Sculpture.Commissioned by the Hepburn Shire with funds provided by the Commonwealth and State Governments through the Bushfire Community Recovery Fund. Large scale tree-inspired steel and bronze sculpture incorporating two drinking fountains. Artist's name is laser cut onto the base of the 'trunk' of the tree.hepburn shire, hepburn shire public art collection, public art, bushfire memorial, sculpture, memorial, public art commissions, anton hassell, australian bell pty ltd, daylesford, art -
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. -
Wangaratta High School
WHS Building Opening Plaque, 1959
Rectangular Wooden plaque with a bronze coloured metal plate on the front and engraved text reading:WANGARATTA HIGH SCHOOL THIS BUILDING WAS OFFICIALLY OPENED IN THE JUBILEE YEAR OF THE SCHOOL BY THE HONOURABLE J. S. BLOOMFORD, M.L.A., MINISTER OF EDUCATION ON THE 7TH APRIL, 1959 -
Wangaratta High School
WHS Building Opening Plaque, 2000
Rectangular wooden plaque with a bronze metal plate on the front and black engraved text reading:The Outdoor Education Centre The construction of this building was made possible due to the generosity of the local community and was officially opened on 11th October, 2000 by the Hon. David Evans In recognition of his service to the Wangaratta High School as School Council President from 1976-1998 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - METAL PAPER CLIP
Heavy cast metal paper clip bronze colour with relief pattern, steel spring.commerce, office equipment, paper clip -
Tennis Australia
Document clip, Circa 1920
Tennis racquet motif document clip. Materials: Bronze/Metal composite, Wood, Felttennis -
Tennis Australia
Document clip, Circa 1920
Tennis racquet motif document clip. Materials: Bronze/Metal composite, Wood, Felttennis -
Clayton RSL Sub Branch
Dead Mans Penny Memorial Plaque Bronze / Engraved
Reginald Fendley was a Canadian Soldier, details unknownHistoricThe Bronze Medallion Features an image of Lady Britania surrounded by two dolphins, with Lion in frontReginald Fendley / On back, Engraved Custodian RSL Sub Branch & Club / Clayton RSLww1, dead man's penny -
Montsalvat
Photograph, Untitled (Head of woman)
Colour photograph of a Matcham Skipper bronze sculpture of a head of a woman wearing a head scarf. Printed on reverse: 9821308 2 © Sandy Kilpatricksandy kilpatrick, matcham skipper, photograph, sculpture, female head -
Broadmeadows Historical Society & Museum
Book - Visitors Register, c.1965
Signatures of people attending the school opening and other events.Record of visitors to the school, for the opening and other events."Bound" pages within cover of red leather with gold/bronze coloured metal spine.Front cover gold embossed with Broadmeadows Technical Schoolbroadmeadows technical shool, broadmeadows, education, trophy -
Buninyong Visitor Information Centre
Document - Ticket, Framed ticket to the Official Opening of the Buninyong Railway Banquest 1889, 1889
Ticket printed for use by people attending a banquet held during the official opening celebrations for the Buninyong Railway line on Thursday, 12 September 1889. Printed ticket in a bronze coloured frame, with floral motif around the ticket edges. Not used.Unused. Issued by Robert M. Harvey, Hon. Secretary.trains, railways, buninyong railway -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Honour board, 1919-1920 (Approximate)
Lake Moodemere State School closed circa late 1940s and subsequently was purchased & moved - place unknownHonor board 1914-1918 war, Lake Moodemere State School No. 1557, timber, curved top, two decorative columns, pressed bronze headboard, with bronze names underneath, 5 with crosses, 2 names missing, headboard detachedOn head board: "Lake Moodemere / State School No. 1557 / Honor Board / 1914 The Great War 1919" Names on board: "Baland G. / Briggs J. / Gelding C. / _ Hill M. / _ Hill P. / Hiskins A. / Hiskins C. / Hiskins R. / Hiskins S. / Jack A.G. / Jayet F. / King A. / _ Minogue W. / Paris C. / Parker E. / Quin G. / Quin V. ?? (missing) / Quin W. / Shepherd J. / Sheridan P. / Sheridan T. / _ Warren H / Wilkison J."lake moodemere school, world war i, great war, baland g, briggs j, gelding c, hill m, hill p, hiskins a, hiskins c, hiskins r, hiskins s, jack a g, jayet f, king a, minogue w, paris c, parker e, quin g, quin v, quin w, shepherd j, sheridan p, sheridan t, warren h, wilkison j -
Glen Eira City Council History and Heritage Collection
Plaque, commemorative
Plaque, bronze, with polished bronze border relief lettering and City of Caulfield ensign, and brown textured background. The plaque commemorates the official opening of the Meals-On-Wheels Kitchen by His Worship The Mayor Cr Brian Rudzki on 18th November, 1984. MEALS-ON-WHEELS KITCHEN / WAS OFFICIALLY OPENED BY/ HIS WORSHIP THE MAYOR OF CAULFIELD / CR. BRIAN RUDZKI, A.A.S.A., J.P. / SUNDAY, 18th NOVEMBER, 1984 -
Glen Eira City Council History and Heritage Collection
Plaque, commemorative
Plaque, bronze, with polished bronze border and relief lettering and brown textured background. The plaque commemorates the official opening of Memorial Park by His Worship The Mayor Cr Alan Grossbard on 23rd November 1997. It lists the Councillors of the City and Chief Executive. MEMORIAL PARK / was official opening by / HIS WORSHIP THE MAYOR, / CR ALAN GROSSBARD / on / 23rd NOVEMBER 1997 / Councillors of the City / Cr Alan Grossbard Cr Noel Erlich Cr Barry Neve JP Cr Russell Longmuir Cr Veronika Martens Cr Norman Kennedy / Margaret Douglas / Chief Executive. -
Geelong Cycling Club
Framed Photograph, 2007
Thirty years after Geelong Veterans formed, GWCC members still raced both competitions.Recognition of Geelong Cycling Club member's capacity to achieve at a world level.Colour photograph framed in a black wooden frame with gold trim. The photograph is mounted on blue. This is a photograph of the world track cycling master championships in Sydney 2007."World Master Track Cycling Championships/Sydney/2007/3000m Individual Pursuit/Bronze Medalist/Steve Young"world master track cycling championships; 2007; 3000m individual pursuit; bronze medalist; steve young; -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - MEMORIAL PLAQUE, WWII
The memorial plaque was also known as the “Dead Man's Penny” or “Death Penny”. In normal issue to families the rear is not engraved with any details.Bronze plaque for WWII Soldier George Frederick GRANT VX68675 2/5 Battalion AIF.Front stamped outer edge “HE DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOUR GEORGE F GRANT” Rear engraved: VX68675 AGE 27, DIED FOR HIS COUNTRY 5 JULY 1945”memorabilia, plaque, memorial -
Bendigo Military Museum
Plaque, Post 1918 (estimated)
Henry Southby pre WW1 served 5 years in the Militia and 22 years on the Permanent staff. He is listed as No 2240 serving in the 4th Batt Aust Commonwealth Horse during the Boer War from March to September 1902. By the time he enlisted in the AIF he was 41 years 2 months of age on 22.3.16 with the rank of Lieut in the 39th Batt. Embarked for England 27.5.16, embark for France 23.11.16, promoted Captain 23.4.17, WIA 7.6.17 shell wound to back, return to France 30.7.17, KIA 12.10.17 at Passchendaele. It is believed he was W.I.A and while being carried out by Stretcher Bearers a shell burst killing them all. No known grave. The plaque was one of many that were placed on trees in Condon St. Bendigo as a memorial to those who lost their lives. Refer 1903.2, 1905P.Bronze plaque set in a wood frame re; H.SOUTHBY. Frame is brown, the plaque lettering is raised."CAPTAIN H. SOUTHBY 39th BATT. 10th INF. BGD. A.I.F KILLED IN ACTION OCTOBER 12th 1917"civic mementoes - plaques, metalcraft - bronze, handcrafts - woodwork, military history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - MEMORIAL PLAQUE, Post WW1
Re Leo Harris No 3132, 58th Batt, KIA. Refer 2478 for service history also 2477P, 2479.3.Commemorative Plaque, bronze, with figures of Britanica, Lion and Dolphins, a rectangular space provided for individual names."He Died for Freedom and Honour" "Leo Harris"plaques, commemorative, military -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Tool - Press, embossing - "Portland Stevedoring Company Official Seal", 1923
The Portland Stevedoring Company took over from the "Pier Spring Trust" in 1923. Members of the new company were: W.S. Williamson, Solicitor; Capt. D.W. Hislop, Harbour Master, C.V. Parkinson, Borthwicks Manager. The Portland Stevedoring Company serviced about 3 vessels, and was then taken over by the Victorian Stevedoring Company. They were responsible for servicing vessels. Portland Harbour Trust took over moorings on 2/2/1960.Steel and bronze press, painted black with gold highlights with press-down handle and hollow base. -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Bell
Bell bronze single iron clapper, no visible marks, iron mount secured to bell by rivetflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Plaque
Death Plaque, Bronze, Commonwealth. William Browney SN 1071 13th FAB (part of Col037)plaque, ww1, general -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Candle Stick
Gold bronze candle stick with opening spot for candle. Square bottom with circle design in middle. -
Benalla Art Gallery
Painting, George W. LAMBERT, The garden at St Luke's Hospital, 1922-23
Born: St Petersburg, Russia 1873; Arrived Australia 1887; Died: 1930InterwarLedger Gift, 1980Garden setting with seated figures and a standing figure depicting a nurse. Bronze brushed gesso frame.Recto: Signed “G.W. LAMBERT.” in black paint l.r.c of composition; Not dated; Not titledgarden, figures, shrubs, chairs, australian art -
Benalla Art Gallery
Painting, Arthur STREETON, Pastoral design, 1912
Born: Mount Duneed, Victoria, Australia 1867; Lived and workd: England 1897-1919; Died: Olinda, Victoria, Australia 1943EdwardianGift of Wooleen Pty. Ltd., 1980Rural landscape with architectural form and figures naked and partially clothed. Gilded bronze timber frame.Recto: Signed "A. STREETON" in burgandy oil r.l.c of composition; Not dated; Not titledpainting, landscape, figures, nude, river, grecian, tree, animals -
Puffing Billy Railway
The Quasi Arc Co Ltd Generator - Flat Belt Driven D.C, 1900s
QUASLARC Generator Built by the Quasi-Arc Co. Ltd. Victoria London SW.1, This generator is believed to have been used for welding purposes. The generator is driven by a belt from a nearby steam plant. The quasi-arc co ltd 6 kw. d.c generator 60/30 volts 0/200 amps 1200 rpm comp cont rating No 4696 Historic - Industrial Generator Large casting with a drive pulley on one end, cast aluminum covers, bronze makers plaque. The quasi-arc co ltd 15,grasyenor ????ens. Victoria,London,S.W.1 This machine is designed for use with ????? Arc electrodes 6 kw. d.c generator 60/30 volts 0/200 amps 1200 rpm comp cont rating No 4696puffing billy, generator, welding, quasi - arc -
Puffing Billy Railway
Wagon, Explosives, 1900s
18½-inch (460mm) gauge wagon came from the Commonwealth Explosives factory at Maribyrnong in Melbourne’s western suburbs. It has gun-metal wheels, as avoiding sparks was understandably a priority in an explosives factory. It also has water tanks to drip water on the wheels as an added precaution Historic - Industrial Narrow Gauge Railway - Commonwealth Explosives factory, Maribyrnong, Victoria, AustraliaExplosives Wagon - Four wheel wagon with timber frame, copper water tanks and bronze wheels.explosives wagon, puffing billy, commonwealth explosives factory, maribyrnong explosives factory -
Puffing Billy Railway
Hydrostatic Lubricators on stand
Cast and machined bronze Hydrostatic steam cylinder oil lubricator with both with a glass sight feedThompsons surprise -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Realia, c1930's
Business Plaque. Electroplated Bronze North western Woollen Mills Pty Ltd. Registered Office stawell