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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - List, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Ballarat Branch Phone Numbers", 7/6/1963
Duplicated list of Ballarat Branch telephone contacts dated 7/6/1963. Gives numbers for personnel, offices, patrolmen, agents, district offices, B Station Ballarat, SEC Control, System Engineers and Emergency numbers. Personnel listed: F K White, E C Kirton, G M Davidson, H K Trevenen, W J Patching, K J Flynn, W K Trusler, P R Elsdon, W H Jenkins, R Cussen, K Lawler, Fergurson, Wickham, Maher, M McIntyre, G Foy, T Gannon, J Brown, S Stevenson, W Cross, D Sweet, A Negri, Mr Schmidt, Mr Miles, Mr Hughes, Mr Quish, Sister McNamara, R Kermode, L Aldrich, J Bowe, J Faichney, J Patrick, T Wiseman, W Dennis and R Stewart.Yields information about the SEC Branch principal contact names and phone numbers.Quarto duplicated sheetHas in the top left hand corner "Tram Depot" in ink.secv, ballarat, telephones, list -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, St. Mary's School, Bedford Road, Ringwood. 1937-38
Written on backing sheet, "St. Mary's School, Bedford Road, Ringwood. 1937-38. Back Row - K. Rodaughan, D. Hannan, ? Ellis, M. Maidment, J. Davern, D. Morphett, ??, J. Kiker, J. Nolan, F. Hardidge, A. Orr, W. Steeth. 3rd Row - B. Bates, W. Smith, K. Hardidge, J. Ryan, B. Byrne, P. Stratton, W. Davern, F. Barro, ??, J. Lindsay, A. Smith, ? Pratt. 2nd Row - Byrne, ??, G. Robinson, J. Grey, ? Brown, ??, G. Robinson, J. Grey, ? Brown, ? Brown, ??, ??, K. Ryan, W. Connell, W. Orr, J. Bowles, B. Grey, ??. Front Row - L. Hardingham, P. Gridley, ??, J. Orr, P. Alford, ??, P. Davern, V. Orr". -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood State School - Grade 4, 1925
Black and white photograph - Grade 4, 1925"Attached to photograph" Back Row - L to R: F Somerville, ?, P Neilson, M Grant, J McPhee, ?, E Pratt, ?, L Bomford, D Somerville, E Roberts. 2nd Row - L to R: D Milne, V Tremblet, ?, M White, A Hann, K McArthur, V Allen, G Baker, ?, D Matlock. 3rd Row - L to R: B Pickettt, P Newell, Lola Belbin, ?, E Pickett, J Godbehear, D Reid, E Milner, J Peake, B Sampson, ?. Front Row - L to R: F Whiteway, ?, E Corbett, R Bareer, A Sleeman, V Nash, ?. Added Sc0020 photo to "Media" and deleted VC entry 2153 on 14th June 2022. Sc0020 now with this Entry. -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Black and white postcard, Rose Stereograph Company, Talbot Drive, Marysville, Vic. No. 5. Beech Grove, 1913-1967
A postcard in a series produced by the Rose Stereograph Company in Victoria, Australia as a souvenir of Marysville.A black and white photograph taken along Lady Talbot Drive, Marysville, Victoria, of the area known as the Beech Grove. The Beeches Rainforest Walk is a loop that starts at Taggerty Cascades before winding through Myrtle Beech and Mountain Ash woodland and is one of the many walking tracks in and around Marysville. It is accessible from Lady Talbot Drive which is a 24 kilometer scenic rainforest car journey which passes a number of walks and waterfalls in the Yarra Ranges National Park. Lady Talbot Drive is named after Lady Sarah Elizabeth, the wife of Sir Reginald Talbot, who was the Governor of Victoria from 25th April, 1904 to 6th July 1908. This postcard was produced by the Rose Stereograph Company as a souvenir of Marysville.POST CARD The "Rose" Set/ De Luxe A Real Photograph/ Produced in Australia Published by the Rose Stereograph Co./ Armadale, Victoria. This is just to remind you of/ Marysville - I am spending the/ weekend up here & thoroughly/ enjoying it./ Love to all of you L. McIver All best honey + thanks for/ a lovely day E. + P. F.talbot drive, marysville, victoria, beech grove, p. 2310, rose series postcard, postcard, souvenir, beeches rainforest walk, sarah elizabeth talbot, sir reginald talbot, mountain ash, myrtle beech -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - SHIRT, KHAKI, Commonwealth Government Clothing Factory (CGCF) 1969, 1969
Items in collection of K W Peatling, Refer Cat No. 5140.2, Box 173 for his service details.Cotton, khaki short with patch pockets and long sleeves. Round brown plastic buttons, Epaulettes on both left and right shoulder and held in place with round, brown plastic buttons.1st label, white with black writing attached at neck edge of back. M603197, Dkt 33686 F/No 13109. Size 16 x 33 SHIRT MANS S/58 GREEN ARMY W.3 54. 2nd label - green, black writing. CGCI, VICTORIA 1969. Size 16 x 33. 8405.66.011 9886. Army No. Name.khaki shirt, uniform, military issue -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Louisa May Alcott
This item is from the ‘Pattison Collection’, a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art, and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the lack of financial support led the WMI in 1911 to ask the City Council to take it over. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Library as it was then called. When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Ralph Pattison. Eventually the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. RALPH ERIC PATTISON Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 Pattison accepted a position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council. His huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower area of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine, and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave during 1942 to 1945 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. WARRNAMBOOL PUBLIC LIBRARY The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) was formed by a voluntary community group in 1863, within six years of Warrnambool’s beginnings, and its Reading Room opened in 1854. The WMI operated until 1963, at which time it was one of the oldest Mechanics’ Institutes in Victoria. Mechanics’ Institutes offered important services to the public including libraries, reading rooms and places to display and store collections of all sorts such as curiosities and local historical relics. In 1886 a Museum and Fine Arts Gallery were added to the WMI and by the beginning of the 20th century there was also a billiards room and a School of Art. By this time all Mechanics’ Institutes in country Victoria had museums attached. Over the years the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Library was also known as the Warrnambool Public Library the Warrnambool Library and the Free Library. Early funding from the government was for the “Free Library”. The inscription in a book “Science of Man” was for the “Warrnambool Public Library”, donated by Joseph Archibald in 1899. Another inscription in the book “Catalogue of Plants Under Cultivation in the Melbourne Botanic Gardens 1 & 2, 1883” was presented to the “Warrnambool Library” and signed by the author W.R. Guilfoyle. In 1903 the Warrnambool Public Library decided to add a Juvenile Department to library and stock it with hundreds of books suitable for youth. In 1905 the Public Library committee decided to update the collection of books and added 100 new novels plus arrangements for the latest novels to be included as soon as they were available in Victoria. In July 1911 the Warrnambool Council took over the management of the Public Library, Art Gallery, Museum and Mechanics’ Institute and planned to double the size of the then-current building. In 1953, when Mr. R. Pattison was Public Librarian, the Warrnambool Public Library’s senior section 10,000 of the 13,000 books were fiction. The children’s section offered an additional 3,400 books. The library had the equivalent of one book per head of population and served around 33 percent of the reading population. The collection of books was made up of around 60 percent reference and 40 percent fiction. The library was lending 400 books per day. In 1963 the Warrnambool City Council allocated the site of the Mechanics’ Institute building, which included the Public Library, Museum and Art Gallery, for the new Municipal Offices and the Collections were dispersed until 1971. The Warrnambool Library took over the Mechanics’ Institute Library’s holdings on behalf of the Warrnambool City Council. Since the closure of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute the exact location and composition of the original WMI books and items has become unclear. Other materials have been added to the collection, including items from Terang MI, Warrnambool Court House and Customs House. Many of the books have been identified as the Pattison Collection, named after the Librarian who catalogued and numbered the books during his time as Warrnambool Public Librarian in the time before the Mechanics’ Institute closed. It seems that when Warrnambool became part of the Corangamite Regional Library some of the books and materials went to its head office in Colac and then back to Warrnambool where they were stored at the Art Gallery for quite some time. Some then went to the Warrnambool Historical Society, some stayed at the Art Gallery and some were moved to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village. The various stamps and labels on the books held at Flagstaff Hill show the variety of the collection’s distribution and origin. The books in the collection at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village date from the 1850’s to the late 1950’s and include rare and valuable volumes. Many of the books are part of the “Pattison Collection” after the Warrnambool’s Public Librarian, Mr. R. Pattison. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, and to reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. As with many Mechanics' Institutes in Australia, the one which operated in Warrnambool was established and overseen for many years by key individuals associated with the development of the city itself. The WMI publication collection is historically significant because of its association with local people, places and the key historical themes in the development of Warrnambool of rural development, industry, farming, education, and community. The collection documents and illustrates the changing interests, focus and tastes of Victorians, especially those in regional cities. Generally the individual items in the collection are not particularly rare, as examples of all probably exist in other public collections in Victoria. It is primarily because there are so very few surviving Mechanics' Institute collections in Victoria, which lends this overall collection its significance. Many items in the WMI Collection have the potential to support further research, both as individual objects and through the collection in its entirety. This material is significant for its ability to assist in the interpretation of the history of the area and adds to the general understanding of the development of the township. Many components of the WMI publication collection complement and reinforce the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum Collection, the Warrnambool Art Gallery Collection, and that in the Warrnambool Historical Society, and also contribute to a clearer understanding of the original Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute collections. This will greatly enhance the appreciation of the few surviving Mechanics' Institute collections across Victoria, and also in New South Wales. The similarities and differences between the small number of collections that have survived can provide further insights into how the people of Victoria in general, and Warrnambool in particular, constructed a civic culture of adult learning to foster an informed citizenry. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute publication collection is of both local and state significance. (This Statement of Significance is quoted from the Significance Assessment : Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Book Collection at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum, February 2009, by Annette Welkamp, Cultural Connections, for Delise Oldfied, FHMV) References Juvenile Department in Warrnambool Public Library In August 1903 The Age newspaper reported in its Warrnambool news section that “With the object of discouraging boys from reading literature of the “penny dreadful” class, the committee of the local public library has decided to open a juvenile department and to stock it with hundreds of suitable books attractive to the youthful mind.” 100 new novels added to Warrnambool Public Library Shelves In November 1905 The Argue newspaper’s Warrnambool news section announced “The committee of the Public Library is bringing the collection of books more up to date. It has recently added 100 new novels to the shelves, and arrangements have been made for a supply of the latest novels immediately they arrive in the state.” Warrnambool Town Council takes over Mechanics’ Institute, Art Gallery, Public Library, Museum – and will double the building’s size In 1912 The Age reported in its Warrnambool news section “Considerable improvements are being effected by the town council in the most picturesque part of Liebig Street. Between the fire brigade station and the mechanics’ institute and art gallery a vacant block of land is being transformed a garden for carpet bedding and flowering plants. The council, which recently took over the control of the art gallery, public library, museum and mechanics’ institute, is doubling the size of the substantial stone building containing these institutions. The new building will contain a supper room for use in conjunction with functions in the town hall, adjoining, and a new reading room.” Mr Pattison, Public Librarian, says Library has a book per head of population In 1953 The Age reported an interview with the Public Librarian, Mr. R. Pattison, who said “Warrnambool has an insatiable thirst for reading. And its reading recipe contains a strong dash of fiction – 73 percent of it. Fiction makes up 10,000 of the 13,000 books in the senior section of the public library. That works out at a book per head of population. Warrnambool today is really book minded. This city has an almost insatiable thirst for knowledge as well as fiction. We’re lending 400 books a day. We supply 33 percent of the reading population of Warrnambool.” The reporter goes on to say “Warrnambool Public Library also has an ultra-modern children’s section of 3,400 books, open to every boy and girl attending school in Warrnambool. Mr Pattison hopes to show travel-talk films and install a radiogram in the children’s section “later on”. But it won’t disturb adult reading next door because the junior section is sound proof. “ Mechanics’ Institutes and Museums Mechanics’ Institutes were important sites for collecting in country Victoria … Warrnambool … all had museums attached to Mechanics’ Institutes before the end of the twentieth century” Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Ms Tierney said FHMV holds the collection of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute in three different locations on its site. “The Mechanics’ Institute opened in 1871, was demolished in the 1960s and was one of the oldest in Victoria. “FHMV intends to create a new storage area and bring the collection together in one place which will greatly facilitate access and research. “The collection consists of books and archives dating from the 1850s to 1959s. “Some of the books are rare and valuable but it is unclear as to their relevance to the history of Warrnambool or Victoria,” Ms Tierney said. Warrnambool TAFE History South West TAFE has a long and proud history of providing technical and specialist education, with links back to the formation of the Mechanic’s Institute in 1853. Warrnambool Art Gallery’s History The Warrnambool Art Gallery began in 1886 when retired police officer Joseph Archibald opened its doors in a building behind the mechanics institute in Liebig Street. The Gallery began with an eclectic mix of artworks and museum curios. Before long Archibald mobilised public support and paid for a new gallery annex. Loans and grants allowed the Gallery collection to grow with significant early acquisitions by French, German, and Belgian artists, which were less expensive than British works. Despite its enthusiastic start the economic downturn of the 1890s brought the Collection to a halt. In 1910 the Council took control of the Mechanics Institute and ran the Gallery there until 1963 when the building was allocated for municipal offices. The Collection was dispersed on loan to galleries in Shepparton and Hamilton and not reunited until 1971. In 1986 the Gallery’s Centenary year, a permanent home was built next to the ‘Civic Green’ and named in memory of one its champions Sir Fletcher Jones O.B.E. 2016 Warrnibald Entries Joseph Archibald established the Warrnambool Museum and Art Gallery in 1886 while his son Jules Francois Archibald founded the Archibald Prize through his bequest of 1919. His aim was to foster portraiture, as well as support artists, and perpetuate the memory of great Australians. Louisa May Alcott Author: Madeleine B Stern Publisher: Peter Nevill Date: 1952Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 920 ALC Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front endpaper has a small sticker that reads " F. W. Cheshire Pty. Ltd., 338 Little Collins Street, Melbourne."warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, great ocean road, louisa may alcott, peter nevill -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Bowls Club- Inaugural Committee members, 1929
Black and white photograph"Written on front of photograph" Back Row: T.R.G. Williams, C.V. Ward, F.R. Lucas, F. Clota, A.J. Dwight, H.A. Aldag, R.G. Wilkins. Front Row: O.J. Pratt, W.W. Cook, A. Blood, A.M. Ibbotson, H. Pump, N.H. Cooper. Presented by A. Blood Esq. Opening Day 10/10/31 as a Memento of the Inaugural Committee. -
Essendon Football Club
Postcard, September 1881
The postcard was sent to E. Ryan, informing that he has been selected in the Essendon 18 to play the Elwood 23 the following Saturday, telling him to meet at the Bush Inn at 1.45pm and reminding him to bring his team uniform.The postcard is significant because it illustrates the formal way in which players were informed of their selection in the team. It also illustrates the difference between senior and junior teams in the VFA at the time; Essendon fielded a team of 18 players whereas Elwood was allowed a team of 23.Buff cardboard postcard with image of mauve Victoria 1d stamp in top right corner, "postcard" in banner in top centre of card and decorative mauve border.Postcard is addressed to "Mr E. Ryan/c/o Mr J. F. James/University of Melbourne". Reverse informs E. Ryan that he has been selected for Essendon to play Elwood the following Saturday, telling him to meet at the Bush Inn at 1.45pm and reminding him to bring his team uniform. It is signed by the President, Alex McCracken.essendon football club, elwood football club, vfa, victorian football association, e. ryan, alex mccracken -
Clunes Museum
Functional object - FOOD MINCER, 1890's
No.1 Universal food chopper with 2 cutters L. F. & C. NEW BRITAIN CONN USA PAT Oct 12, 1897 Apr 18, 1898 RE Sep 5, 1899 On Handle; GREAT BRITAIN 24326-97 BREVETE S. G. D. G. 1897 DRP No. 104782 BELGIUM 139446 PAT MAY 15 1900 CANADA PAT OCT 12, 1897 food chopper, univesal brand, domestic item, food mincer -
Clunes Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH FOOTBALL CLUB 1921, THORNTON - RICHARDS & CO. PHOTOGRAPHER, 1921
PHOTOGRAPH KEPT AT CLUNES FOOTBALL CLUB 1921.1 Black and white mounted on buff card - photograph of players and officials of the Clunes Football Club 1921 .2 Black and white copy of the above photograph .3 BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH OF MOUNTED PHOTOGRAPHOn Front: Printed "Clunes Football Club Season 1921" Printed below image; W Vorbac, J Tyers, A Davies, F Barry, A Mead, A McLennan, C Sparks, W Fawcett, W Barry, A Pickford, C Steart, J Keogh, J Roberts, L Exelby, H Williamson, R Sparks, H Holmes, J Dohertylocal history, photographs, football, football club 1921 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Medal - identification Disc, SO Kwee Tien Nio
Identification disc issued to POW's at Australian internment camps during WW2.Round bakelite (brown) disc with hole at top centre. One side plain. Reverse side has four lines of identification (see inscriptions). Used as identification of POW. Contained in a "by air mail" envelope. Line 1: I J F Line 2: (identification number) 50517 Line 3 and 4: (identification name) SO KWEE TIEN NIO Envelope inscription: Internment camp 4 Rushworth - Tatura Group WW2 Identity disc So Kwee Tien Nio Date of birth 15-12-1899 No 4 A Camp Taturaidentification disc, pow identification, australian internment camps, ww2 australian camps, so kwee tien nio, major jim sullivan -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Framed Photographs
Framed photograph of Terry O'Donnell upon his retirement from the SEC Ballarat Tramways. Photo of Terry standing in front of a SEC tramcar, holding his cap and a controller handle with a sign on the front of the tram marking his years of service, wishing him good luck and other supportive phrases. The black and white photograph has been glued to a sheet of cardboard with the names of the members of the 'SHB & M" (???????) club along the side and the name of the President and Secretary on the top. A stained (brown) wooden frame with cardboard backing, tape and nails securing it to the frame has been used to secure the backing cardboard and photograph. Date of retirement unknown - c1960's? Images show the front and the rear damage associated with the object. Scan of copy negative added 4-5-2020 as image i3In light blue ink. Along the top are the names "F. Bowden Pres." and "A. Purdue Sec", along either side, the name of the fellow club members along the bottom edge "Presented to T. O'Donnell / as a mark of esteem by his Fellow Workers Ballarat Tramways / SHB & M. Club". In blue felt tip pen on rear "Ballarat Vintage Tramway"trams, tramways, retirements, ballarat -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Staircase in the Main Hall of 'Tara Hall', Kew, Marc Strizic, c.1960
Edward George Kilburn, of Ellerker & Kilburn, designed 'Byram' (later renamed 'Goathland', 'Lowa' and 'Tara Hall') for the industrialist George Ramsden in 1888. The mansion, one of the most significant in Kew, was demolished in 1960.This is an original small photograph of this historic Kew mansion with provenance by descent from the first owners of the house.An angled view of the main hallway and staircase of Tara Hall (previously named Byram, Goathland and Lowan). To the right of the staircase in this Studley Park Road mansion, was a large inglenook fireplace surrounded by stucco decoration. The latter was a characteristic of the architect, Edward G. Kilburn’s late style.Inscription reverse: "Interior Tara Hall, demolished 1960. Donated by Grandson [Peter Ramsden] of original owner George Ramsden. Home was also called Goathlands [sic] during its ownership by Sir Malcolm McEacharn. Other owners - Mrs F Treadway, Count O'Loughlin, Dr Edward Ryan, Mrs Evans, Royal Womens' Hosp. KH-324"byram, tara hall, lowan, goathland, edward g. kilburn (architect), george ramsden -
National Wool Museum
Archive - Prize Certificate, Highest Wool Price, Elders Limited, 10/9/1991
Single sided blue, red, black and white card with printed and hand written text, with decorative border. HIGHEST PRICE WOOL / Elders PASTORAL / J. F. & H Norris / SALE Geelong / DATE 10-9-91 / BRAND JFN/ROMANI / PRICE 1050c / DESCRIPTION SupAAAFM / BALES 6 / 17.4 MICRONS / 71.1% Yield / The above wool recorded the highest price / in the superfine section of the Elders Pastoral / catalogue offered in this series / [signature ? G Blood]wool auction, catalogue, wool bales, sale, wool growing, agriculture, industry, geelong, elders, woolbrokers, prizes -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Slide, Alan L. Mitchell, 1933 -1934
Series of photos by Australasian paper. 1933-1934. (A) Entrance Swan St. (B) Mr. Russ Foreman. © Research Laboratories. (D) Glass Houses Research. 2 students (Thompson) (Paynter.) 1934. (F) Group photo (A. Mitchell dark clothes.) (G) Glass House Research section. (H) Horse & dray working in the Orchard & studentalan l. mitchell, burnley gardens, the australasian, entrance, george russ, foreman, research laboratories, glass houses, students, horse, dray, orchard -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Certificate - Recognition of Service World War II - James S. N. Harris
James Stewart Noel Harris was born in Rutherglen on 21 March 1905 to John Richards Harris and Jessie Lily nee Prentice. His father was a doctor in Rutherglen. John later entered politics and was knighted for his services in May 1937. After finishing his secondary schooling James (Stewart) Harris moved to Melbourne to study law, becoming a resident of Trinity College in 1925 and rising to become Senior Student in his final year, 1928-29. He enlisted in the Air Force Cadets at Point Cook in 1925 and transferred to the Air Force Reserve in 1930. On 7th October 1940 James transferred to active service as a Flight Officer. He worked his way up the ranks, being appointed Wing Commander in 1944. He also served as Chief Instructor of the RAAF School of Administration, receiving the RAAF Long Service Commendation. The RAAF School of Administration and Special Duties had moved from Ascot Vale to Trinity College in 1942 meaning that James Harris' service career had returned to the place it began in 1925. In 1945 he requested to be transferred back to the Reserve so that he could resume his civilian life. On discharge, James returned to Wodonga and resumed his legal career. In the early 1930s he had joined the legal practice of Mr. Edmondstone which had opened for business in High Street, Wodonga in 1886. The practice continued to develop and in 1966 was joined by Lou Lieberman, becoming known as “Harris Lieberman & Co”. Harris Lieberman still operates in Wodonga and Albury. James Stewart Noel Harris died in Wodonga on 30th November 1978.This item is significant because it recognises the War Service of a prominent citizen of Wodonga.A colour printed certificate presented to James S. N, Harris in appreciation for his service for "King and Empire" during World War II. The text is surrounded by columns and an arch. The Australian and British flags are at the top as well as representations of the Navy, Army and Air Force. It also features the logo of the Shire of Wodonga above the text. The badge of the Commonwealth Armed Forces is at the centre bottom of the certificate. This small collection also includes black and white photographs of James Samuel Noel Harris in uniform and also saluting on presentation of an award recognising his service in 1942.On Certificate: PRESENTED TO James S. N. Harris BY THE PRESIDENT, COUNCILLORS AND CITIZENS OF THE SHIRE OF WODONGA as a record and an appreciation of Your Services to King and Country during the Great War which commenced 3rd September, 1939. Given under the Common Seal of the Shire of Wodonga by the President, Citizens this Councillors and Citizens this 25th day of February 1946 C F Pollard, Presidentjames stewart noel harris, servicemen wodonga wwii, harris lieberman -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - DRESS & CAPE, RAANC, Commonwealth Government Clothing Factory, 1976 - 1971
1. Dress - white colour polyester cotton fabric ward dress. Collar, long sleeves with attached collar and plastic buttons. Front opening with concealed button closure. Buttons - white plastic with metal shank and split pin. Shoulder straps with attached red colour fabric epaulettes, with button hole. Button - silver colour plastic with metal shank and clasp. Epaulette badge, silver metal letters RAANC, two silver metal letters RAANC, two silver and red colour metal rank insignia - Lieutenant. Manufacturers label - white colour cotton, front lining. 2. Cape - red colour wool fabric cape style elbow length. Shoulder epaulettes with silver colour plastic embossed buttons, Queens Crown, Map of Australia with shank. Three silver and red colour metal rank insignia - Captain - per epaulette. Bar badge - plastic and metal - silver colour, oval shaped surmounted by Queen's crown, oval embossed with "ROYAL ASUTRALIAN NURSING CORPS" . Centre of oval Nightingale oil lamp. Across bottom scroll embossed with motto "PRO HUMANITATE".Manufacturer's information - black print. 1. A.G.C.F./ VICTORIA/ 1976/ ^/ SIZE OS/ 8410.66.038.1474/ ARMY NO/ NAME" 2. Back of cape "C.G.C.F./ VICTORIA/ 1971/ ^/ SIZE - OS/ 8410.66.013.0771/ ARMY NO/ NAME" Front lining "S4S/ M.603493/DKT./ 35768/ F/NO/ 1842/ SIZE/ OS/ CAPE NURSES. WINT. SCARLET/ ARMY/ 125 29". uniform, royal australian army nursing corps -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Gibbs, George, The flaming sword, [n.d.] USA copyright 1914
320 p. : plain red cover, original dustjacket removed, title and author's name hand written on spinefictionfiction, george gibbs -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Honour Board - Framed Roll of Honour, St. Hilda's Church, Everton
St Hilda's Church Everton, WW1 Roll of Honour - contains 16 names of members of the Everton Community in Victoria who served during the First World War including Nursing Sister Alma Louisa BENNETT (1890-1922) who trained at Melbourne General Hospital. She moved to Western Australia and continued nursing until the advent of World War 1. She immediately sought to enlist but was not granted her request until 1916 and was eventually sent for nursing duties in India. Her arrival coincided with the first convey of wounded after the fall of Kut in Mesopotamia. She was immediately given charge of a ward at Victoria Hospital. The following year she was appointed Matron of the hospital ship "Herefordshire" which transported sick and wounded soldiers from the mouth of the Tigris River to Bombay. Her next appointment was to the 34th Welsh Hospital at Deolali 150 miles from Bombay. The hospital was huge and she took charge as Matron. After 17 months at Deolali BENNETT was awarded the Royal Red Cross Medal First Class one of the highest distinctions in the British Nursing Service. When peace was declared she travelled to England where she continued to nurse in an Army Hospital. During her stay she was invited to Buckingham Palace where she was presented with Red Cross Medal by King George V. BENNETT returned to Victoria and was invited to join the nursing staff at Melbourne's Epworth Hospital with prospects of becoming Matron. Ill health intervened and she died in September 1922. Item said to be made by the family of Gilbert and Richard Heywood both KIA and listed on honour roll.St Hilda's Church Everton Honour Roll contains 16 names of members including Nurse BENNETT, from the Everton Community in Victoria who served in WW1 Carved timber frame and mounting with 16 names in gold coloured paint listed in two columns."St Hilda's Church Everton' "Roll of Honour" "The Great War 1914 to 1918" Sister Bennett/Heywood G/Heywood R/Levett W/Lowry F/Mason T.A/Mason E.H/Mason H.G/MacKay M/Morrison J/Morrison W/Norman W/Rickards R/Steens C.T/Ward C/Welch J.everton, 1914-1918, roll of honour -
Geelong Naval and Maritime Museum
Document, Proclamation - Crossing the Line, mid 20th Century
Proclamation card presented to I. C. McLean and signed by all other crew members on board the RMS Remuera. The crew left Australia to join HMAS Perth and formed part of Australia's first war contingent for active service in WWII. The document is dated 15th October 1939.This document is significant as a tangible link to a former crew aboard the RMS Remuera. The card also notes that this crew formed part of Australia's first war contingent for active service for WWII. A number of servicemen who signed this card did not return from service. It represents the vital role of these men had in defending Australia. It also represents a tradition of Crossing the Line in RAN culture and has social value.Proclamation card presented to I. C. McLean and signed by all other crew members on board the RMS Remuera. The crew left Australia to join HMAS Perth and formed part of Australia's first war contingent for active service in WWII. The document is dated 15th October 1939.Hereunder are names of men who left Australia to join HMAS Perth on West Indies Station, forming Australia's first war contingent for active service. Mason, F. ... Henry (Printer), M. M. S.... (Printer's Devil), A.G.H. Foley A.B., L. H. Hughes E.R.A, M.G. Packer E.R.A, G.J. McKenzie, W.R. Birbich, R.A.A Shaw, R.de M. Baker O.D; J.N Taylor Ord Serv; R.W. Wilkinson ....; G.E Jones O.D; G.F. Bli... Ord Sea; E.E. Bird Ord Sea; V.L. Watson A.B; A.W. Newman; A.W. Graham O.D; L.P. Woolbrough; G.G. Kummins; H.W. Durham Sto II; R. McBryde Sto II; M. Gordon A.B.; F. Milner O.D; N.D. Coleman O.D; F. Norris ERA; M.J. O'Brien; E.R. Phillps Stok II; D.J. McPherson S.A; ....Liddell; L.E. Head A.B.; V.B. McGovern ERA; N. Leitch L/Sea; K.G. Stockbridge A.B.; F.W. Robinson (Master); C.H.G. John "Speed" Sto II; C.E. Ingram A.B. 64; E.V.W. Pockley Surg Lt RANR; George Christie A.B.; I.C. McLean.rms remuera, i.c. mclean, hmas perth, geelong naval and maritime museum, wwii, crossing the line wwii -
Wangaratta High School
WHS House Captains Honour Board, 1946
Brown shield-shaped wooden honour board with simplified Wangaratta High school logo on the top middle of the shield reading house captinsHOUSE CAPTAINS YEAR OVENS, KING, MERRIWA boys girls boys girls boys girls 1946 D. Nunnachie J. Cherry F. Crockett J. Phillips G. Ellen J. Piercey 1947 J. Heffernan E, Buscall N. McMurran O. Willett K. Clarke H. Comrie 1948 K. Nunn A. Stantke K. Ellis A, Macaulay E. Taylor L. Lefoe 1949 A. Kneebone J. Walpole K. Ellis A. Macaulay R. Watson K. Martin 1950 A. Kneebone N. Kneebone L. Wright A. Macaulay E. Taylor L. Lefoe 1951 A. Kneebone N. Reeves L. Wright D. Jackson G. Beel F. Laughlin 1952 A. Kneebone N. Reeves D. McLauchlin N. Carmichael B. Maxwell F. Laughlin 1953 J. Herrin B. Southgate d. McLaughlin R, Macaulay T. Pappas W. Kneebone 1953 WAREENA..................... P. Dinsdale C. Ross ................................ 1954 J. Emsue M. Cochineas P. Stevens D. Dwite D. Ellis E. Crooks 1954 WAREENA .................... C. Bourke D. Standish ............................ HONORE ET LABORE -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Peloubet's Select notes 1895. 1898. 1904, 1895, 1898, 1904
These are three volumes of Peloubet’s Select Notes. The book contents are described as ‘Inductive, Suggestive, Explanatory, Illustrative, Doctrinal and Practical’. The books were issued as curriculum material for Sunday Schools and were first published in the mid 1870s and continued to be published for the next 100 years. These three volumes belonged to M. P. McMeekin and this is presumed to be Margaret Parker McMeekin (1868-1948), the daughter of John McMeekin and Isabella Parker of Warrnambool. John McMeekin was the Rate Collector and Inspector and then the Valuer for the Warrnambool Shire in the 1860s, 70s and 80s. Two sons, William and James, operated a produce export business in Kepler Street under the name of McMeekin Brothers and another son, Charles was an auctioneer in Warrnambool. It is surmised that Margaret McMeekin was a Sunday School teacher either in Warrnambool or Port Fairy. These books are of interest as examples of what was taught in Sunday Schools in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. They are also of interest because they belonged to Margaret McMeekin, a member of a prominent family in Warrnambool at that time. These are three books of a religious nature written by F. and M. Peloubet and published in 1895, 1898 and 1904. .1 A hard cover book of 346 pages with a greenish brown cover and gold lettering on the spine. Two blue stamps of the Warrnmbool & District Historical Society and a handwritten name are on the first page .2 A hard cover book of 344 pages with a brown cover and gold lettering on the spine. Two blue stamps of the Warrnambool & District Historical Society are on the first and last page. The cover has worn edges. .3 A hard cover book of 358 pages with a greenish brown cover and gold lettering on the spine. There are two blue stamps of the Warrnambool & District Historical Society on the first and last page. There is a black and white full page plate at the beginning of the book and this is protected by a piece of tissue. ‘M.P. McMeekin, Port Fairy’ (1895 volume) sunday schools, margaret mcmeekin, warrnambool history -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, May 1942
One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of 28 representatives of notable island families taken at a gathering at Erehwon in May 1942 Back row: L to R - G Smith, W E Thompson, S J McFee, R McIlwraith, W Evans, D Justice, Mrs P McFee, P McFee, Mrs J Bell, W Walton, Mrs A Churchill. Centre - Mrs J Spavin, W J Kennon, G Lock, F Piggott, A D Hardy, Mrs W Findlay, J Jansson, H West. Front row: Mrs H Bennall, Mrs E Matthews, Mrs Blamey, Mrs C West, Mrs Watson nee McGregor, Mrs Hardy, Miss M Evans, Mrs D Justice, C McGregor.local history, photography, photographs, centenary gathering at erehwon, black & white photograph, centenary celebrations, notable families, john jenner, bryant west -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, E. Walter Maunder, The Journal of the British Astronomical Association, Vol VII, No. 2, 24/12/1896
Brown, paper covered printed journal of the British Astronomical Association. Contents include branch reports from Glasgow, Manchester and Sydney. Papers include Uranus (C. Roberts); Planet Uranus (Arthur Henderson); Naked-eye Pairs of Stars (F. Gale); Jupiter in November 1896, (C. Roberts); Observation of Dark Spots on the Planet Jupiter (John Tebbutt); The Great Sun0Spot Group of September 1896 (E. Walter Mainder); Solar Prominences (John S. Townsend); Observations of Leonids (Wililam Anderson); Occulation of Mecury by Venus, 17 May 1737 (A.C.D. Crommelin); Stellar Occulations by Planets (C.T. Whitmell); Canals of Mars Observed at the Moanora Observatory (Lec Brenner); Observations of Ceti (L.A. Eddie). Correspondence reported includes the Herschelian Reflector, Berlin Exhibition, aurora, Aurora Borealis, Liberiaastronomy, observatory, planets, stars, e walter maunder, shackleton, t f furber, pietro baracchi, gh knibbs, wf gale, cj merfield, john tebbutt, mary a orr, fk mcdonall, jogn s townsend -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - TOWN HALL, THE BENDIGO CHORAL SOCIETY, 23 November, 1927
Town Hall, The Bendigo Choral Society. Season 1927. Third Concert. 37th Grand Concert, Wednesday, November 23rd 1927. Conductor: Mr W C Frazier ARCO. Artists: Miss Victoria M Anderson, Miss Gwen Prockter. Pianiste: Miss Eileen Hains, ATCL. Programme - Threepence. Hon. Sec. E H Collett. Hon. Assist. Sec. W F Mansell. Our thanks are die to . . . Subscription is only 1/1/- per annum, for which we give six tickets (two for each concert). Programme. Part 1. Full Fathom Five, Sister Awake, Come Away Death, T The Forest, There Was A Tree, Abendlied, Vito, Johneen, We Sang Along, The Banner of Saint George.Cambridge Press Bendigoprogram, theatre, the bendigo choral society, town hall, the bendigo choral society. season 1927. third concert. 37th grand concert, wednesday, november 23rd 1927. conductor: mr w c frazier arco. artists: miss victoria m anderson, miss gwen prockter. pianiste: miss eileen hains, atcl. programme - threepence. hon. sec. e h collett. hon. assist. sec. w f mansell. our thanks are die to . . . subscription is only 1/1/- per annum. programme: full fathom five, sister awake, come away death, the forest, there was a tree, abendlied, vito, johneen, we sang along, the banner of saint george. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CENTRAL DEBORAH MINE
5 pieces of information/advertising material for the Central Deborah Mine. A. Thankyou card presented to A. Richardson in appreciation of assistance with restoration of the mine. B&C. Diagram of the layout of the mine area, including highlights of underground tours, Key dates of the mine history and a map key to layout on the front of the pamphlet. D&E. Complimentary copy of a guide to the Central Deborah Gold Mine, showing the layout of the area and a description of each numbered site at the site. F&G. Advertising brochure, similar to the previous copy, D&E, with numbered locations at the site, and descriptions of each site. Includes additonal information re, Room 2 (change room) and Model room. H&I. Pamphlet of the mine area, showing chronological history, and short description of theach numbered site.gold mining, miners' safety cage, central deborah mine. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - JOHN EVANS COLLECTION: EPHEMERA
Various documents located within the 'J Evans Collection' (Original Box 6). . A. Shire of Marong - Valuation Notice to Mr John Evans, Sydney Flat August 1913; b Examination questions for Subject X - Inorganic Chemistry May 1888 (Examinaers names and Professor's names given - where??; c. Letter from Office and Lands and Survey to Mr John Dolman Junior, Kamarooka re failure of application for a lease in the area; d. Letter to Mr Evans from Annie Murray, Chum Street re request for meeting re house and meeting with bank manager (on bereavment card?!!); e. part of page (handwritten) re Crown Grant in the name of Isabel Evans (title details).; f. Certificate of Marriage between William Johns and Charlotte Stewart , 6th March 1893, Eaglehawk.ephemera, mementoes, general interest -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - GOLDEN SQUARE LAUREL STREET P.S. COLLECTION: G SQUARE PRIMARY SCHOOL GRADE 4/5 F 1995
Coloured photograph of the Golden Square Primary School No. 1189 Grade 4/5 F 1995. Children are standing in front of and on a piece of timber playground equipment. Their names are:- Back Row:- Cale Bryan, Mark Peters, Teagan Holt, Sara Anderton, Steven Cumming, Adam Walsh, Matthew Seeley, Mark Noulton. Middle Row:- Danielle Kline, Joshua Turner, Matthew Bateson, Andrew Rice, Shane Barker, Joseph Doolan, Laurne Mitchell, Faye Allchin, Mr. Andrew Flanagan (Teacher), Bowen Diss. Front Row:- Kylie Martin, Ellen Sproule, Jacklyn Owen, Susan Markis, Megan Burchell, Katie Scoble, Gemma Ruschmeyer. Absent:- Brett Smith, Matthew Peacock. On the right of the names is an oval sketch of the school.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square laurel street p.s. collection - golden square primary school no. 1189 - grade 4/5 f 1995, cale bryan, mark peters, teagan holt, sara anderton, steven cumming, adam walsh, matthew seeley, mark noulton, danielle kline, joshua turner, matthew bateson, andrew rice, shane barker, joseph doolan, lauren mitchell, faye allchin, ar andrew flanagan (teacher), bowen diss, kylie martin, ellen sproule, jacklyn owen, susan markis, megan burchell, katie scoble, gemma ruschmeyer, brett smith, matthew peacock -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - H.A. & S.R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: CONTRACT OF SALE
Contract of sale of real estate dated 12th April, 1961 between Bendigo and Eaglehawk Star Permanent Building Society (vendor) and Mr.E.A. & Mrs. L.M. Spence (purchaser). Solicitor for vendor: Messrs. Watson, James & Rogers, Bull Street, Bendigo. Solicitor for purchaser: Messrs. Hyett, Willis & Hyett, Bull Street, Bendigo. Property: vacant land corner Holdsworth Road and Britton Street, Bendigo being lot 3 on plan of subdivision No. 52449, having a frontage of 56 feet 7 inches with a width at the rear of 58 feet 5 inches with a depth of 97 feet 5.5 inches being part of crown allotment 31 section F at Bendigo described in Crown volume 8242 folio 057. Price 410 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - H.A. & S.R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: CONTRACT OF SALE
Contract of sale of real estate dated 22nd December, 1960 between Mr. W. B. Nicholls (vendor) and Mr. C. W. & Mrs. F. L. Silk (purchaser). Solicitor for vendor: Messrs Hyett, Willis & Hyett, Bull Street, Bendigo. Solicitor for purchaser: Messrs. Tatchell, Dunlop, Smalloy & Balmer, Williamson Street, Bendigo. Property: vacant land corner Derna Court and Poplar Street, Golden Square, being lots 20,21,22,23,24, 25, 26 and 27 fronting Derna Courton plan of subdivision no. B80611 and lot 1 on plan of subdivision no. 51583 lodged in the office of titles and being part of Crown allotment 11 section 24A at Bendigo described in Crown grant volume 8217 folio 121. Price 4,900 pounds .organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate