The Olympic Games came to Australia in 1956, the first time they had been held in the Southern Hemisphere and in Australia. The rowing and canoeing events were held on Lake Wendouree at Ballarat and local children with autograph books eagerly sought the competitors' autographs.lake wendouree, ballarat, olympic games, 1956, southern hemisphere, australia, rowing, canoeing, autograph.

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The date of this map has not been determined. It bears the signature of D.A. Little upon of a portion of the map. Little was Bacchus Marsh Shire Secretary and Engineer between 1886 and 1914 which dates the map to some time between 1886 and 1914.A single page paper map showing a portions of land in part of Bacchus Marsh.The area shown is described as Langmann's Estate. The area is bounded by the Werribee River, Fisken Street, Waddle Street(sic.) (Waddell) and Lord Street. The map is pasted into a bound volume containing 76 maps or plans in total. High resolution digital image stored on BMDHS computer network. interim map record stage 1, bacchus marsh victoria maps

Eurythmics was developed in the early 20th century by a Swiss musician in an attempt to increase musical abilities through rhythm. The rhythmic bodily movements were designed to improve concentration as well as physical reaction time and was compulsory for students of Sacred Heart College. eurythmics, sacred heart college, ballarat, catholic education

Photograph shows the artists, Bob & Lorraine Jenyns and sons standing in front tram of SW5 class tram No. 723 at the time of its launch on 17/7/1989 (see item 560). The historical note gives a short bio of the artists.Has a close association with the artist Bob and Lorraine JenynsColour inkjet print on Fuji photo paper and a historical note that was with the photograph when on exhibition.transporting art, tramways, ministry for arts, sw5 class, tram 723

This souvenir bookmark was for an international conference that highlighted the role Australia archives in an international forum held in Brisbane and in Australia for the first time. It is one of a large collection of bookmarks held at Hymettus that records historical events from the mid-nineteenth century to 2020. small Australian boomerang shaped bookmark with aboriginal motifs.

Letter from the Secretary of the Murtoa Auxiliary to Edith Watson on her departure from the auxiliary. In the letter Mavis Yole expresses her appreciation for the leadership and support Mrs Watson gave the group during her time as President and general member.1 piece of blue lined notepaper with drawing32 Breen St Murtoa 3390 27/5/81 Dear Mrs Watson, On behalf of the Murtoa Blind Auxiliary, I write to sincerely thank you for your many years of support to the Auxiliary. Thank your for your loyal leadership as President, and your kindness and generosity over many years. The Auxiliary wish you good health and happiness in your new home. My own personal good wishes to you and Alice. Sorry I was on holidays when you left, and didn't have the chance to see you. Mavis Yole Secretary Murtoa Aux. R.V.I.B.royal victorian institute for the blind, edith emma watson, mavis yole, auxiliaries

This item was before diesel, electric and battery drilling apparatus were used by farmers, and other trades requiring a portable yet reliable method of drilling holes. As this item is a 3/4 inch hole drill it would be suitable for fencing and providing holes for structural studs. As with all outdoor farm equipment, man power was required (be it the farmer or farm hands). Fitness of the operator was at a high standard but protective gloves were not highly thought of as it was before occupational, health and safety regulations became mandatory over all manual handling activities, be they on rural properties or town/city factories. This period was one where the male ego was at its pinnacle i.e. the harder the tasks the more of a man was required. Hard manual work was not only the "way to go" but also a necessity. Evolution of cheap portable electric/battery powered tools opened up a more efficient method available, especially to those with less muscle strength.This item personifies the rugged environment of the rural workplace. The Kiewa Valley with its main emphasis on farming and grazing provided ample opportunity to use this construction implement. The manufacturer being a Scottish tool company is very significant in the era when this hole maker was in high demand. British steel products were of high grade and had a good record of reliability. The reliability of any tool was a solid factor for farmers and tradesmen in this semi-isolated region (Circa early 1900s) of the Kiewa Valley and its regional area. This factor,although not as crucial, post 1960s, when Asian manufacturers entered the market place and produced cheaper tools and transportation and supplies was more frequent and reliable, the need for the more expensive British made tools diminished considerably. After the influx of tradesmen from war torn Europe (post 1945) and the increased availability of tradesmen in the Kiewa Valley and its region the price of tools is not as crucial and the cost of all required tools has become a minimal part of the equation. It is only with the emerging younger trades person, farmer and grazier, who have more, "one eye on production costs" and no "old ties to the motherland" inert mind set that quality tools such as this auger and other hand tools "must be made to last a life time" is no longer part of the modern work environment.This cast iron hand operated drill, has a short barrel-shaped cylinder, known as "the eye" welded across the main rod and is 30mm in circumference. It also has a hole drilled to allow a screw to be fastened onto the hand stock ( not available).The main rod is solid for 400mm and then has been flattened and coiled (Helical screw blade) for another 200mm. At the end of the larger screw blade there is a smaller gauged starter blade with a pointer thread 15mm long. This Auger produces a 1/8th inch hole (metric measurement not used at time of manufacture) See KVHS 0469 for 3/4 inch hole and KVHS 0471 for another 1/8th inch hole.A number 5 stamped on the flat sideauger, hand drill, fencing, tool, rural trades, brace & bit

This item was before diesel, electric and battery drilling apparatus were used by farmers, and other trades requiring a portable yet reliable method of drilling holes. As this item is a 3/4 inch hole drill it would be suitable for fencing and providing holes for structural studs. As with all outdoor farm equipment, man power was required (be it the farmer or farm hands). Fitness of the operator was at a high standard but protective gloves were not highly thought of as it was before occupational, health and safety regulations became mandatory over all manual handling activities, be they on rural properties or town/city factories. This period was one where the male ego was at its pinnacle i.e. the harder the tasks the more of a man was required. Hard manual work was not only the "way to go" but also a necessity. Evolution of cheap portable electric/battery powered tools opened up a more efficient method available, especially to those with less muscle strength.This item personifies the rugged environment of the rural workplace. The Kiewa Valley with its main emphasis on farming and grazing provided ample opportunity to use this construction implement. The manufacturer being a Scottish tool company is very significant in the era when this hole maker was in high demand. British steel products were of high grade and had a good record of reliability. The reliability of any tool was a solid factor for farmers and tradesmen in this semi-isolated region (Circa early 1900s) of the Kiewa Valley and its regional area. This factor,although not as crucial, post 1960s, when Asian manufacturers entered the market place and produced cheaper tools and transportation and supplies was more frequent and reliable, the need for the more expensive British made tools diminished considerably. After the influx of tradesmen from war torn Europe (post 1945) and the increased availability of tradesmen in the Kiewa Valley and its region the price of tools is not as crucial and the cost of all required tools has become a minimal part of the equation. It is only with the emerging younger trades person, farmer and grazier, who have more, "one eye on production costs" and no "old ties to the motherland" inert mind set that quality tools such as this auger and other hand tools "must be made to last a life time" is no longer part of the modern work environment.This cast iron hand operated drill, has a short barrel-shaped cylinder, known as "the eye" welded across the main rod and is 30mm in circumference. It also has a hole drilled to allow a screw to be fastened onto the hand stock ( not available).The main rod is solid for 400mm and then has been flattened and coiled (Helical screw blade) for another 200mm. At the end of the larger screw blade there is a smaller gauged starter blade with a pointer thread 15mm long. This Auger produces a 1/8th inch hole (metric measurement not used at time of manufacture) See KVHS 0469 for 3/4 inch hole and KVHS 0470 for another 1/8th inch hole.auger, hand drill, fencing, tool, rural trades, brace & bit

The City of Moorabbin Historical Society was formed c 1960 by a group of Moorabbin residents who were concerned that the history of the area should be preserved. A good response to a call for items related to the historical area of Moorabbin Shire brought donations of a wide variety of artefacts which are now preserved by the current members of CMHS at Box Cottage Museum . Helen Stanley, Secretary of CMHS, began producing a Newsletter for members in April 2007 to provide current information and well researched items of historical interest. This Issue celebrates the 50th Anniversary of CMHS Helen Stanley has produced a bi-monthly Newsletter, 2007 - 2013, for the members of the City of Moorabbin Historical Society that contains well researched interesting historical items, notification of upcoming events, current advice from Royal Australian Historical Society , Museums Australia Victoria and activities of Local Historical Societies. The Newsletter is an important record of the activities of the CMHS and this month Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of CMHS.Issue 18 of the bi-monthly, City of Moorabbin Historical Society Newsletter produced by Society member and Secretary, Mrs Helen Stanley in October 2010. . Notice of AGM October 30th and Celebration of 50th Anniversary of CMHS. The Founding Members of CMHS are thanked and praised for their foresight, generosity of time and energy and for organising the collection of historical artefacts that created ‘Box Cottage Museum” as it is today. Mrs Dorothy Booth, FoMRGS, has donated her mother’s wedding dress to Box Cottage Museum, and John O’Callaghan, Glen Eira Historical Society, will donate a rebuilt computer. We are now commencing a Catalogue of our Library Books. The Story of the Elster Creek is attached.CITY of MOORABBIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY / OCTOBER 2010 NEWSLETTERcity of moorabbin historical society, stanley helen, booth dorothy, melbourne, moorabbin, brighton, cheltenham, ormond, bentleigh, market gardeners, pioneers, early settlers, elster creek, moorabbin shire, box cottage museum, state library of victoria, vicnet, city of moorabbin, box william, clothing, wedding dress, friends of mentone railway gardens, glen eira historical society, o’callaghan john

A brown spiral bound book titled 'Collector's Choice of Music for Old Time, New Vogue and Modern Ballroom Dances in Australia. Vol. 3.' Compiled by Peter Ellis. Includes over 300 tunes for 40 dances, with a section for Special Occasions and Novelties.Companion to 'Take Your Partners' by Shirley Andrews. Published by The Victorian Folk Music Club of Victoria Incorporated. Box 2025S, G.P.O., Melbourne, 3001. Printed by Ajax Printing & Duplicating Pty. Ltd. 23 Nevin Drive, Thomastown, 3074. 202 pgs. Ill., music, ph. Presentedto the Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch, with kind regards from Peter Ellis 3/12/1988.entertainment, dance, bush dance, peter ellis, collection, dance, dancing, dances, music, old time dancing, new vogue dancing, modern ballroom dances, australian history, colonial dancing, bush dancing, bush dances, shirley andrews, recreation, leisure, book

''Review of Bendigo History'' 8 pages, with three appendices. (Published by the BHS and based on the more detailed 60-page 'Historic Guide to Bendigo'). Sections headed: Earlier Days; Discovery of Gold; Influx of Diggers; Water and Mining; Transport and Development; Building and the City; A Place of Commerce; Heritage of the Past; Further information - references; Appendix 1 - Alluvial Gold Mining in Bendigo; appendix 2 - Architectural and Heritage Features; Appendix 3 - Historical Time Line Summary (1836 - 2003). Limited number of illustrations. Attached is correspondence with Data Metallogenica re the use of this Review (date 2009). Also included are 3 pages of and email, and 2 pages of advertising Data Metallogenical.Bendigo Historical Societybendigo, history, bendigo historical society, water, mining, architectural, influx of diggers, alluvial gold mining. s. t. gill

Esma Turner Collection - ( Esma Turner - secretary of the Huntly and District Historical Society ) Amalgamated Society of Engineers / A4 size booklet plastic cover, cardboard back, plastic binding - front page black and white photo 'Grand Times' Esma Turner with remnants of a once-grand presentation, article Historic portraits create a mystery By Steve Kendall - taken from the Bendigo Weekly - Friday October 31st 2008 relating to the repair of a badly-damaged historic photo presentation, which led to further research into the Amalgamated Society of Engineers. / included in the booklet: - 'the origins of the Amalgamated Society of Engineers / it’s time of operation, its significance or any other detail'.book, engineering, esma turner/ / the huntly and district' s historical society. / article historic portraits create a mystery by steve kendall -/ 'the origins of the amalgamated society of engineers / its time of operation , its significance or any other detail .'

Greyish shaded card with grey border on the cut edges. 4 gold ropes, 2 from top to bottom & 2 part way with grey & gold bells with red/pink interiors. Holly embossed on the gold edges of the bells. 2 little red birds are sitting on the top bell and another is flying beside the second one. The card is hinged at the top to a larger piece of card with a grey border and a red toned scene with water, trees and an old windmill. Along the bottom are some leaves. A small gold bird is flying by. Under the bird 'The Fleeting Wings of Time bring ever Golden Days' is printed in gold with red on the first letter.Raphael Tuck & Sonsperson, greeting cards, malone collection, malone collection, greeting cards

A cardboard folder that contains pages of the "the School Papers". The folder has the name "Max" inscribed on the back cover with a pen who is probably the student who owned this. The contents inside delve into many subjects such as the American Indians and many other school subjects at the time. Inside front cover has the name M. J. Martin, "Fermanagh", Pompapiel, via Dingee. 1942 from February 2 up to December 1 for grades VII VIII. 1943 from February 1 to June 1, August 2 untill November 1. (20 copies in all). The name Frank Martin is written on a number of the actual School paper books.Frank Martinorganisation, government, education

Document. Connelly, Tatchell & Dunlop. Legal papers. 1 - 1871 - Requisitions on the Title of Messrs O'Keefe Edward, Harney John & Hollow 1909 Edward, trustees for the time being of the St Patrick's Benefit Society. Registered under The Friendly Socys Act to Allot 7 of Sec 13C Sandhurst. Mentions Wolfe James and Wolfe Henry and Rymer John (Smith, Snaith?) (Solicitor). 2 - 1909 - Richardson James C/- Exchange Hotel, Pall Mall Bendigo. Accounts concerning Shelbourne property, sale of Barr Park, Doyle Mrs, re Kortum to Doyle, re transfer of licence Kortum Mr to you, re you, Thompson & Ors.cottage, miners, connelly, tatchell & dunlop, o'keefe edward, harney john, hollow edward, st patricks benefit society, wolfe james, wolfe henry, rymer john smith /snaith, richardson james, doyle mrs, kortum mr, thompson & ors

Set of two printed A3 photos, full colour gloss for the 2018 National Trust Ballarat Heritage Awards. .1 - "2018 Greg Binns Award Recipient - Ballarat Tramway Museum" - with photos of the Horse tram, 939 and single truckers at the front of the depot and text about the Museum and tramway operations in Ballarat. .2 - "Finalist - Excellence in Heritage Skills - for the restoration of Horse Drawn Tram No. 1", showing photos from the time it was recovered until it was operating along with some text about the project. See June 2018 Fares Please! for details of the events and awards and August 2018 Trolley Wire. Each poster has four Velcro dots on the rear.trams, tramways, btm, horse tram, volunteers, national trust, awards

Set of two pamphlets distributed at the time of the introduction of revised routing of Ballarat bus services and the introduction of further trains on the Ballarat line - and the opening of Caroline Springs Station on 29.1.2017. .1 - 6 fold to DL size from an A3 sheets - titled "There's more in store for Ballarat", colour on white paper showing the new Ballarat bus network map, discontinued routes, additional train services and a summary of changes. .2 - a grab rail pamphlet listing the new bus routes for use on the buses - piece of heavy card with a round top and a slit to enable it to be placed on a grab rail within the bus itself. Two copies of each held.trams, tramways, ballarat public transport, buses, ptv, public transport victoria, timetables

Poster of banner, "150 Years of Gold" used in the launch of Gold Tram (No. 45) on 14/6/2001 at the depot. Painted using water based poster paint, onto a roll of white paper, with a yellow or gold background, the words have been pained in a deep blue. Has been torn at the right end at the time of the launch. Has been stored rolled. btm1777i1 - shows banner 75% rolled out. btm1777i2 - shows banner - right hand edge showing damage btm1777i3 - shows banner in use at the depot on 14/6/2001 - See Fares Please! July 2001 for further details. See Fares Please! July 2001trams, tramways, gold tram, launch, banner

Colour postcard of Swanston St. Melbourne during a busy time, with many trams in view. Taken with a telephoto lens near Latrobe St., looking down at Lonsdale St. Intersection. Front tram is W2 484, showing CITY, inbound on route 64. Other trams are 364, 229. Has about 14 trams in photo. Shrine of Remembrance in far background. Has on rear caption, "National View" by Murfett Pty Ltd. Australia, place for address and stamp. Taken prior to fitting marker lights on the W2's. A wide body car in the background appears to have been fitted with them. Assume photo taken early 1970's.trams, tramways, melbourne, swanston st, postcards

Negative No. N317 and black and white print made by a laser printer (stored in folder ) of W7 1003 turning from Nicholson St. into Gertrude St. Fitzroy. Taken with part of another tram cabin in the foreground - assume 988. Geoff Grant's envelope notes state "1003 swinging round the curve into Gertrude St. This then took over the running honour of being the first tram over the Bourke St. route." Date of photograph 19/6/1955. Has the former cable winding house and signal box in the background - building used as the conductors school at the time? Negative scanned hi res and imaged updated 21/5/2020.trams, tramways, melbourne, nicholson st, bourke st., gertrude st., tram w7 1003

Book - 28 pages, colour covers with colour and black white photos titled "Ballarat's Heritage Tramway", Tells the story of the Ballarat Tramways and the Ballarat Tramway Preservation Society. Written by W. F. Scott for the BTPS in 1993. Was an update of previous versions. Covers the history of the horse trams, the electrification by the Electric Supply Co. of Victoria, (ESCo) the takeover by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), closure in 1971, the formation of the BTPS and the operation of the tramway. Includes a list of the Museum tramcars at the time, details of the trams, many photos and a map of the system, depot layouts. Images of each page included in the image file. See Reg item 1967 for proofs of sheets.trams, tramways, btps, btm, history

Cap or lapel Badge for the Electric Supply Co. of Victoria (ESCo) staff. Has abbreviation of "ESC of V Ltd". Made from a cast brass item, nickel plated to indicate the position held by the wearer as part of their uniform. Cast in the form of the handwritten or script word/s and underlined. On the rear, silver soldered on are two brass loops at either of the badge to enable badge to be sewn or fitted with clips onto the cap or the uniform. Exact use of the badge not known at the time of cataloguing. On the back of the back of the badge in letters is the name of the manufacturer - "Stokes & Sons". Assumed collected by Les Denmead from materials left over from the ESCo era in the SEC offices. tramways, trams, cap badge, hat badge, uniforms, esco

Yields information about the track maintenance activities of the track gang in Ballarat, the work they did, notes, names and other information.Collins Australian Diary, 1969, No. 324 printed by Collins Bros, dark red card covers, sewn sections with ruled sheets providing a diary for 1969, one week per double page. Has "useful information" sheets at from the diary. Used by the SEC Ballarat track gang to record their daily work, leave, welding, track cleaning, truck driver etc. Names of gang often mentioned in the diary undertaking specific jobs and when on leave. Loose contents 27/7/1969 - on the back of a Allocation of time sheet for E.C. Fish, a list of names and leave commencing and finish dates. Fish Clough Wiseman Vermeend Denbaden?tram, trams, sec, ballarat, depot, trackwork

Yields information on all three SEC systems through the publication of a book, especially with many Ballarat photos contained in the book. Has photos not previously published or since published. Sixteen page book plus card covers titled "The Reconstruction of The Victorian Provincial Tramways", an illustrated account of the Victorian provincial tramways prior to and after take-over by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria and the work done to rehabilitate them for further service. Compiled by Bob Prentice, published by the Haddon Tramway Workshops 1976. Outlines the creation of the SEC, the takeover of the private companies by the SEC and the question who would run their tramways, the condition of the tramways at the time of the SEC takeover, reconstruction work and maps of Geelong, Ballarat and Bendigo. Has a line drawing of Geelong No. 4 on title page. pdf scan of book added 19-3-2017 - image i5.trams, tramways, ballarat, bendigo, geelong, sec, reconstruction, map

White cardboard mount, 35mm slide, from the Association of Railway Enthusiast's film strip titled "Provincial Tramway Film Strip" of Bendigo No. 6 and another single trucker at Charing Cross, during the Bendigo Easter Fair Parade. The film strip notes (Reg. Item 2560), provided the following caption details: "Easter Monday afternoon in Bendigo was the traditional time for the float parade. Single truckers ran as second sections to the regular bogie cars on the "EAGLEHAWK" line until the commencement of the parade - which had to finish before they could proceed to the depot. - Apr. '69 (Max Mitchell)" See image btm2582p.tif for high level scan of image. Stamped on base of slide "11791" and written in ink on top edge "No. 6 Charing Cross"tramways, trams, are, film strip, charing cross, bendigo, easter fair, tram 6

Yields information about the rosters or the work patterns of the crews in operating the Ballarat tramway towards the time of closure. Has a strong association with the crews themselves as they had to know these on the job.Set of 10 sheets on heat sensitive paper of the roster or timetables of the various tram runs for crews detailing the time they sign on, what services they operate, times, meals, who relieves or takes them, and times finishing, total times and any notes eg change of tram type. Hand written on foolscap size graph paper, with additional notes in ink on each run as needed. Would have allowed the crews to copy into their own note books. Weekdays - 3, 6, 7, 8, 10 - 20, 22 - 30, 34 - 38. 2nd copy added 3/1/2020 See Reg Item 5415 for Saturdays and 5416 for Sundays.trams, tramways, rosters, timetables, crews, shifts, ballarat