Collection of thirty-nine postcards donated by Jillian Rigby which had been owned by her grandparents, George and Edith Weir, who from c.1917 lived at 84 Princess Street, Kew. The mostly 'mint' postcards were purchased in Victoria and while travelling overseas. The sole dated postcard is dated from 1929. The postcards are numbered sequentially from 2017.0058.01-39. The remainder of the collection donated by Jill Rigby which was once owned by the Weirs of Broken Hill and Kew consist of costumes, costume accessories, photographs, and documents.The postcards in the Weir collection, especially those purchased on a trip or trips to the mother country, i.e. United Kingdom, represent a representative sample of sites that were considered significant to those Australians undertaking a reverse grand tour by member of the erstwhile colonies. Those postcards which are early views of Melbourne must have been produced commercially for some decades from the early part of the 20th century.Souvenir Letter Card of Clovelly containing eight hand-coloured postcards, joined concertina-like, published and produced by J. Salmon, Art Publisher, Sevenoaks especially for G. S. Reilly, The Art Store, Clovelly. The letter card was probably purchased by George and Edith Weir on a trip to England and Scotland, circa 1928.SOUVENIR LETTER CARD OF CLOVELLY / PRODUCED AND PUBLISHED BY J SALMON, ART PUBLISHER, SEVENOAKS / SPECIALLY FOR G S REILLY, THE ART STORE, CLOVELLYpostcards, george and edith weir, postcards -- clovelly (uk), weir collection

The steam engine indicator, or dynamometer, is an instrument used on a steam engine (such as that of a vessel or train) to measure and record the change in the pressures of the engine’s cylinders during their operating cycle. The engineer would use it to identify problems or defects such as bad valve settings or constricted steam pipes. It could indicate the difference in efficiency caused by adjustments made to the engine, being able to instantly measure the variation of pressure from the engine stroke at any given time. This force of power would be registered by a pencil, fitted to the adjustable arm, which would trace a line on paper wound around the cylinder. The recorded information could be used in conjunction with mathematical tables. This particular instrument was made by T.S. Mc Innes, one of the better manufacturers of engine indicators. Mc Innes engine indicators were still being used in the mid 1900’s. This specific instrument was used by Mark Forsythe of North Berwial, Scotland and late of Ararat, Victoria when he was chief engineer on the “SS Talawena” in 1892. The Port of Warrnambool, in Victoria, harboured steam ships that carried both passengers and cargo along the south west coast in the late 1800’s and into the 1900’s. The engineer of a steam ship was responsible for reaching and maintaining the optimum level of steam energy to serve the locomotion and efficiency of the steam ship. The engineer would use a steam engine indicator to measure and record information to achieve this purpose. Engine Dynamometer or Steam Engine Indicator in square, fitted oak case. This brass instrument is used to measure and record steam pressure for setting up and adjusting valves on a steam engine. It has an oscillating recording drum with vertical, silver clip attached for holding paper in place around the drum. The drum oscillates left to right. There is a pulley attached to a length of cord, which is attached to the drum. Beside the drum is a fine metal arm, vertically adjustable, small hole in the end to hold a pencil. Inscription stamped into bracket of the arm. The engine indicator is mounted on a hinged side of the case that swings out ready for use. Attached chains prevent the side from opening past vertical. There is storage for other accessories and an empty compartment in the base (where a scale or ruler may have been located). The case has a collapsible wooden handle, brass hinges and two brass, hook-shaped catches. There is a code stamped inside the lid. It contains a brass, ‘T’ shaped steam-cock (or stop cock) with two open ends made of metal pipe with different sized threads. (Turning the handle on top opens and closes the space in the pipe and would close off the flow of steam from one end to the other.) Also inside the case are three different spiral springs, each with a threaded nut on the end that has a threaded hole inside it. Used by Mr Mark Forsythe when chief engineer on the SS Talawena in 1892 “T.S. MC INNES PATENT” and “522 _ _” (last 2 digits are unreadable) pressed into the arm of the brass indicator. “[ ] X ’ stamped inside the lid of the case. The 3 springs all have a number stamped into them: (1) “32” and “12” (2) “12” and “16” [above] “12” (3) “64” and “150” Card that came with instrument “This instrument was used by Mark Forsythe of North Berwial Scotland and late of Ararat, Victoria when chief engineer on the SS Talawena in 1892" dynamometer, steam engine indicator, t.s. mcinnes, glasgow, dobbie mcinnes, port of warrnambool, warrnambool, flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum, flagstaff hill maritime village, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, great ocean road

Black and white photograph, 1 boy, athletics, photograph of a man called James Watson in his semi-final, 1995. Bendigo Advertiser description: 5/3/95 Scotland's James Watson (6 metres) was his semi-final in 12.19 secs from David Driscoll Finished 2nd in the final to Robert Lehmanrecreations, sports, athletics, james watson, david driscoll, robert lehman.

Document. Collection of various articles (unrelated): a. advertisement of ''Grand Wrestling Match'' in the old Cornish style, Long Gully, 1862? With Prize Money detailed; b. Article headed ''Royal Hotel'' with details of New Year celebrations which appear to have been combined Scottish and Cornish (reference to wrestling and those athletes competing).event, recreation, wrestling, royal hotel. rose of australia.

Document: McColl, Rankin & Stanistreet Collection: Brown hardcover folder containing statements of account of Central Deborah Mine with ANZ Bank, English, Scottish and Australian Bank and the Union Bank. Details gold advances and mint returns. Two handwritten sheets on advances and mint returns completed by Chris Bradley (CVA volunteer 2009).organization, business, central deborah gold mine, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet collection: central deborah gold mine nl, goldmining, accounts, bank accounts

Evelyn Roberts on the porch at Scotland Avenue 1939.Digital copy of black and white photograph.evelyn roberts, roberts family, scotland avenue greensborough

Acquired in Fort Worth, Scotland in August 2019.Allied Memorial to World War II commandos in locations where commando training was undertaken.A4 size framed paintingPrinted by Mark Leggett

Stonehaven is a town in Aberdeenshire on the northeast coast of Scotland.A photographic postcard showing 5 views of Stonehaven including Dunnottar Castle.stonehaven, aberdeenshire, scotland

This model of the sailing ship Loch Ard, made by David Lumsden, was commissioned by Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village for the Loch Ard Centenary Commemoration in 1978. The Loch Ard was bound for Melbourne in 1878 loaded with passengers and cargo when it ran into a rocky reef at the base of Mutton Bird Island, near Port Campbell. Of the 54 crew members and passengers on board, only two survived: an apprentice, Tom Pearce and a young woman passenger, Eva Carmichael, who lost all of her family in the tragedy.This model ship is significant as an accurate depiction of the Heritage Listed Loch Ard ship.Ship model, of the heritage listed sailing ship Loch Ard, wrecked in 1878. Plaque engraved "The Loch Ard, Launched 8th November 1873 Clyde Scotland. Wrecked: 1st June 1878 off Mutton Bird Island Victoria Australia. Yet another victim of the fearful Shipwreck Coast"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, ship model loch ard, sailing ship, david lumsden, loch ard centenary 1978, loch ard, tall ship

Photograph of the James Russell Thomson memorial in the Ballarat Town Hall.In grateful record of the values bequest by James Russell Thomson of Statuary in the Botani Gardens A.D. 1888 Testator was a native of Airdrie, Scotland, resident 35 years at Ballaarat. Obit May 26, 1886, Aetat 68.statues, ballarat town hall, james russell thomson, botanic garden, memorial

Eastfield School is one of the schools in Rutherglen Scotland that, for some years, maintained a relationship with Rutherglen State School No. 522 in Rutherglen Victoria. We have been told by a visitor from Rutherglen Scotland that this building has been demolished.Black and white photograph, mounted on cardboard, showing a two storey school buildingAt bottom of mount: "Eastfield School" Stamped on back: "L. Morrison"schools, rutherglen scotland, rutherglen connection, eastfield school

In 1909 students of Rutherglen State School sent an Australian flag to pupils of Rutherglen Scotland Schools, and a year later a Union Jack flag was sent to the Australian Rutherglen School. This is a photograph of the Australian flag flying at a school in Rutherglen Scotland.Black and white photograph, mounted on cardboard, showing a two storey school building with a large number of pupils posing in front of it around a flagpole. The flagpole is flying an Australian flag.At bottom of mount: "Hoisting The Flag 26th April 1911"schools, rutherglen scotland, rutherglen connection

Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 250 page hardcover book of 12 short stories by J. M. Barrie, set in Scotland. Published about 1900 by Hodder & Stoughton, London and printed by The Gresham Press, Woking and London. Catalogue sticker ''2192 BAR'' on spine. Handwritten in ink inside front cover ''C Chisholm''J. M. Barriebooks, collections, short stories, alec h chisholm collection, j.m.barrie, short stories, scotland

Documents: double height cheque book from The English, Scottish, & Australian Bank Ltd Bendigo Victoria.front section has some cheques already signed by director from Golden Carshalton NL - rear section has cheques signed by director for South Nell Gwynne GM Co.NL. Cheques stamped with mine name, manager, director .MCCOLL RANKIN AND STANSISTREETorganization, business, gold mine accounting., mccoll rankin and stansistreet

Nameplate - 'Rae Anderson Library' in light metal. Possible connection BHS Book Collection 5031b. 'Three brothers from Scotland' by Rae Alexander Anderson, Cambridge Press (Bendigo) 1977. '' Dedicated to my maternal grandfather Alexander Rae whose name I bear and who died in 1902 a few months before I was born''.person, bendigo, rae anderson, rae anderson library

This plaque, along with the Commonwealth Coat of Arms 0000-732, were previously on display in the Brighton City Council's municipal chambers. Oil paint on plywood. Royal coat of arms on black ground showing the central shield divided into four quarters flanked by the English Lion and Scottish Unicorn, surmounted by the Royal Crown. Below the shield appears the motto of the English monarchs ‘Dieu et mon droit’ (God and my right). There are four holes at each corner of the board.royal coat of arms, coat of arms, plaque, united kingdom, brighton city council, brighton

Black leather-bound bible. Simple embossed line border on covers and 7 lines on spine. "HOLY BIBLE" on spine in gold, with gold edging on pages. Decorative gold embossed vine-leaf pattern on inside of covers at edges.

Formerly the home of Greensborough pioneer, John Scotland, this renovated home retains many original architectural elements. It was sold in December 2016. The house name is Balquhidder, named after a small town in Scotland which was the home of Rob Roy MacGregor.Digital copy of colour photographjohn scotland, scotland avenue greensborough, balquhidder

Robert Hamilton, and his wife Alice Webb Hamilton (nee Russell) and their son Robert Hamilton travelled on this vessel to Victoria, Australia. Alice Webb Russell was born at Torphichen, Scotland, while Robert Hamilton was born at Schotts Works, Scotland.champion of the seas, hamilton, russell, immigration

Samuel Todd married Margaret Jane Weir in Scotland in 1853. Their son Hugh Todd was born in Scotland in 1854, and the family is thought to have migrated to Victoria in the same year. Samuel Todd died at Happy Valley, age 93, in 1924.Black and white copy of original photograph, which shows the head and shoulders of an older man who has a moustache and white beard. He is wearing a dark jacket. Shrubs in the background indicate that the photograph was taken outdoors.samuel todd, happy valley

Grave of John Scotland (died 21/11/1888), Mary Colquhoun(died 15/02/1902), Catherine Sievwright (died 10/01/1910) and Jessie Scotland (died 21/07/1924 in Plot# M8/M9 Greensborough CemeteryGreensborough Cemetery was created when land was given for the cemetery by Mr William Poulter, a local settler, about 1864. The cemetery holds the graves of many early settlers in the district. Digital copy of colour photograph of grave/headstone.john scotland, mary colquhoun, catherine sievwright, janet scotland, greensborough cemetery

Letter accompanies the Official handbook of Rutherglen Scotland, 1970 edition, which would have been presented to a relative of the donor when John F. MacKay, a member of the Town Council of the Royal Burgh of Rutherglen in Scotland, was visiting his son in Australia.Letter of introduction, written on letterhead paper of the Royal Burgh of Rutherglen, with their coat of arms embossed on the top left corner.Letter is to introduce John F. MacKay, on the occasion of his visit to Australia, is dated 9th June, 1971, and is signed by James Hutchinson, Provost, and R.M. OSullivan, Town Clerk.rutherglen scotland, royal burgh of rutherglen, john mackay

White china gravy boat with blue floral pattern on exterior, extending from rim to around 1/3 down the side, and leaf pattern on rounded handle. Large spout or lip for pouring. Some blue marks on inside.Maker's mark on base, circular stamp with female figure in centre. 'PEONY' printed at top, '… Pottery Coy Ltd. Glasgow' printed around circle, some missing because of bad printing. 'Made in Scotland' at bottom.domestic items, food & drink consumption, gravy, boat, container, blue and white, china, peony, scotland, glasgow

Issued to 2nd Battallion Scottish Rifles "Cameronians" for Rifle no 823Steel bayonet, 28 cm blade, 11 cm handle, wood hand grips secured by brass fasteners, fitted for fixing to Lee-Metford rifle 10-97, Wilkinson London, Govt broad arrows, inspectors' stamps, bayonet, edged weapons, lee-metford rifle, wilkinson

Greyfriars Kirkyard is the graveyard surrounding Greyfriars Kirk in Edinburgh, Scotland.Memorial board, Greyfriars CemeteryList of names of important people buried at Greyfriars Cemetery.memorial board, greyfriars cemetery

The homestead was built in 1884 by Robert Scott in Scottish Baronial StyleThe original station of 16,000 acres was taken up in 1839 by Andrew Scott and Mrs. Scott was reputedly the first European woman in the districtSideview of Mount Boninyong Homesteadearly settlement, mount buninyong, scott family

The homestead was built in 1884 by Robert Scott in Scottish Baronial StyleThe original station of 16,000 acres was taken up in 1839 by Andrew Scott and Mrs. Scott was reputedly the first European woman in the districtView of croquet lawn at Mount Boninyong homestead part of the main house is visible in the backgroundearly settlement, mount buninyong, scott family

This crest, dated 1718 is on a church in Forgandenny, near Perth, ScotlandBlack and white photograph of the Oliphant crest. Altiora Petooliphant, crest, scotland

Rev. David Skinner Maxwell. Born 1830 at Monomail, Scotland. Ordained into the Established Church of Scotland. Arrived in Victoria in 1875. First minister of Kew Presbyterian Church 1975. Returned to Scotland in 1877. Returned to Victoria and served at Kilmore 1878, South Yarra 1879. Resigned due to ill health 1890. Returned to Kew in his retirement and was elected to the Session of the Kew church in 1899. Served as a member of Session until his death in May 1914.B & W head and shoulders photograph of the Rev. David Skinner Maxwell, mounted on buff card.Rev. D.S. Maxwell 1875 - 1876david skinner maxwell, presbyterian, minister, kew

Alice Webb Russell embroidered this tapestry when she was 13 years of age in 1854 at Torphichen, Scotland. This is near Linlithgow Palace which is depicted in the tapestry. The initials of her family are at the side of the image. Torphichen is the site of the Preceptory of the Knights Hospitallers and is on the Scottish National Heritage.Photograph of a hand stitched tapesty.alice webb russell, torphicen, scotland, tapestry, embroidery