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Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, W. R. Pollock, University of Melbourne, "Notes on the Melbourne Cable Tramway System", 1928
Digital copy of a paper presented to the Victorian Institute of Engineers in 1928 by W. R. Pollock. Paper looks at the tramway cables, with additional notes on the power and machinery required for the system. Includes notes on cable life, replacement, repairs, faults and renewal. Includes some discussion on the paper. Scanned by the University of Melbourne - downloaded 30-12-2016. First page gives the title, authors and url of the paper. It is word searchable.trams, tramways, melbourne, cable trams -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Tennis Club (undated). Back row, A. Dwight, T. Wilkins, A. Paris, Mrs. G. Clark, N. Hargraves, B. Covell, E. Lane. Centre, ? Morris, V. Cooper, M. Clark, Miss Calahan, P. Bamford, Rose Whiter, J. Paine, D. Dare, E. Blood. Front, W. Dwight, C. Paris, L. Lane, R. Skerrett, ??
List attached to one photograph reads, "Back row, A. Dwight, T. Wilkins, A. Paris, Mrs. G. Clark, N. Hargraves, B. Covell, E. Lane. Centre, ? Morris, V. Cooper, M. Clark, Miss Calahan, P. Bamford, Rose Whiter, J. Paine, D. Dare, E. Blood. Front, W. Dwight, C. Paris, L. Lane, R. Skerrett, ??" -
The Cyril Kett Optometry Museum
Painting - Oil Painting, Cyril H W Kett, 1980 (exact)
Cyril Henry Woodford Kett FBOA FSMC (1890-1971) was one of the five people who signed the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Australian College of Optometry in 1939. He was a councillor of the College from 1940 to 1970 and First Vice President 1944 to 1947. He was made an honorary life member of the College in 1954. He donated numerous items of historical interest to the College that provided the foundation of the Museum which now bears his name. It was painted by another optometrist, John Nathan.This painting is significant to the College as it is one of only ten portraits in oils of individuals who have been leaders in the development of the College.This framed oil painting shows Mr Cyril Henry Woodford Kett FBOA FSMC (1890-1971),Councillor and Vice President of the Australian College of Optometry, an important figure in Optometry in Victoria. It was painted in 1980 by another optometrist, John Nathan,and is signed by the artist at lower right corner: 'John Nathan'.Signed by artist at lower right corner: 'John Nathan'. Plaque on frame reads:'Cyril H W Kett FBOA(Hons) FSMC FVOA c1890-1970/ Councillor of the College 1940-1970/ Vice President 1940-42, 1944-47, 1948-50, 1954-70/ Chairman of Council 1944-1947/ One of the five signatories to the original Memorandum of Association of the Victorian College of Optometry'.optometry, painting, oil painting, portrait, cyril h w kett -
Bendigo Military Museum
Album - ALBUM WW1, PHOTOGRAPH
For Rupert Exon No 408 refer 486P for his service history.Album cover is red & dark gold angled striped pattern. Contains black & white photos of various subjects - The Emben Wreck, parades, churches in Middle East & harbours. Top left on front cover on a white sheet in blue ink: “Donald W Clark Historian” Below in black centre: “Photos & Souvenirs No 408 Trooper Robert T Exon and Trooper G E Exon 9th Light Horse Regiment 1915 - 1918”album, photograph, trooper, light horse -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Functional object - Laundry equipment, Mangle, c1900
The mangle was used in the laundry at Key's, Exchange Hotel. This large, iron framed, manual, machine with 3 cylinders for rolling and pressing washed clothes was a prominent and necessary piece of equipment used by early settler women in Moorabbin Shire 1800 to mid 1900sThis large Mangle was used at The Exchange Hotel, Nepean Highway, Cheltenham , built in 19thC , now known as The Tudor Inn.A large, iron framed, manual, machine with 3 cylinders, for rolling and pressing washed clothes, connected by cogs manually operated by turning a side wheel with a large crank handle.On an oval plate at base of iron frame 'W. Summerscales / & Sons / Keighley Englandclothing, brighton, moorabbin, linen, washing machine, bentleigh, market gardeners, laundry equipment, mangle, early setters pioneers -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Footwear - officer's boots, 1930 circa
Officer's campaign boots worn by Brigadier Geoffrey Austin Street MC who served in WWI at Gallipoli and on the Western Front. Following the war he was placed on the Reserve of Officers. He returned to military service in 1931 as Squadron Commander in the 4th Light Horse. He was promoted to the command of the regiment after l8 months' service, and finally to the command of the Third Cavalry Brigade which included the 8th Light Horse Regiment. Brigadier Street had entered Federal Parliament in 1934 and in November 1938 was seconded from military duties to serve as Minister for Defence in the Lyons Government . He was serving in this capacity in the Menzies government when he was killed in an air crash near Canberra on 13 August 1940.Representative example of officer's leather campaign boots from the 'between the wars' period. Well preserved example of the boot makers art, complete and in fair condition. Owned by well known Australian soldier and politician tragically killed at commencement of Second World War.Brown leather officer's campaign boots with hook and eye fasteners and fabric laces.Stamped on inner side of legging section "W Abbott & Son London & Paris"boots, street geoffrey austin brigadier, minister for defence, 3rd cavalry brigade -
Orbost & District Historical Society
bottle, c. 1930s-1940s
This bottle was found in the pine plantation in Orbost. Comstock’s Morses Indian Root Pills were first manufactured by the American firm in the mid-1850’s but their popularity peaked in Australia in the 1920’s. Indian root is likely Wahoo (Euonymus atropurpureus), a common herb in Native American medicine used as a laxative. One of the most popular patent medicines, Dr. Morse’s Indian Root Pills was almost identical to the hundreds of other cure-alls, or at least claimed to cure the most common ailments of the day. It was advertised as a specific cure for most blood, stomach and liver diseases. The manufacturers claimed that the pills would "absolutely remove all dyspepsia, giddiness, headache, and are most useful in female disorders." (ref. Hagley Museum)This item is an example of a commonly used 'over-the-counter" medicine.A rectangular, brown glass bottle with neck for cork sealing.Morses Indian Root Pills Dose 2 to 4. W. H. Comstockmorses -indian-root-pills bottle medicine health -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Bottle, glass, Between 1889-1957
Rectangular clear blue tinted glass bottle with text and illustration of a mortar & pestle embossed on side.'W. G. STROVER' . Illustration of mortar & pestle. 'RATHDOWNE ST. NORTH CARLTON'. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Chamber pot
Light grey ironstone chambered pot with a relief leaf design. Stamp on underside: Coat of arms WH Grindley & 02, England. Royal ironstone China.Royal ironstone China coat of arms W H Grindley & 02 Englandbrowne, dot -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Illustration, F W Niven & Co, "The City Hall, Ballarat - Arrival of his Excy Lord Brassey", 1896
The photo shows a large crowd with an inset photo of the visit of Lord Brassey, Governor of Victoria 1895 to 1900. The Leader (published by The Age) reported on his visit of 1/8/1896. There is a double deck horse tram in the foreground advertising "Confidence curls tobacco" In the background are shops for Darling Cigars, City Hall Book Depot, Corthoy's Chemist and dentist, Whyke Tailors, Levinson Watchmaker and J T Marsh Hatter and the Town Hall.Yields information about the visit of the Governor of Victoria to Ballarat 1896.Illustration cut from a journalOn rear in pencil "Ballarat Pictorial Guide (published by F W Niven & Co.)tramways, trams, sturt st, horse tram, lord brassey, town hall -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book - Reference guide, William Marshall Smart (W M Smart), Professor of Astronomy, A Handbook of Sea Navigation, 1943
Author W M Smart, M.A., D.SC., F.R.A.S. (William Marshall Smart), (1889-1975) Regius Professor of Astronomy in the University of Glasgow, Instructor-Lieut. in the Royal Navy during World War I. and John Couch Adams Astronomer in the University of Cambridge. In 1943 he was elected as a fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburg. From 1949-1951 he was President of the Royal Astronomical Society and a member of the Royal Institute of Navigation. In 1958 he was awarded the Lorimer Medal of the Astronomical Society of Edinburgh. The publisher firm, Longmans, Green & Co, was originally founded in 1724 in London by Thomas Longman under the name Longman. In August of that year, he bought the two shops and goods of William Taylor and set up his publishing house there at 39 Paternoster Row. The shops were called Black Swan and Ship, and it is said that the 'ship' sign was the inspiration for Longman's Logo. After many changes of name and management, the firm was incorporated in 1926 as Longmans, Green & Co. Pty Ltd. The firm was acquired by Pearson in 1968 and was known as Pearson Longman or Pearson PLC. The book was sold by Collins Book Depot which was founded by Frederick Henry (Harry) Slamen in 1922. In 1929 the form became a Proprietary Limited Company with an additional two stores, at 95 Elizabeth and 361 Swanston Streets, Melbourne. Collins Booksellers is still owned by the Stamen family. It is the largest Australian-owned bookselling chain.The book is significant due to its connection with navigation at sea. Its author W M Smart was a learned astronomer and an Instructor-Lieutenant for the Royal Navy during World War I. His achievements were recognised in 1958 when he was awarded the Lorimer Medal of the Astronomical Society of Edinburgh.A Handbook of Sea Navigation: The Theory & Practice of Astronomical Navigation at Sea, with diagrams and charts Author: W M Smart, M.A., D.SC., F.R.A.S. (William Marshall Smart) Publisher: Longmans, Green and Co Printer: Collins Book Depot Date: 1943 Textured green hardcover book. Inscriptions on the Fly page.Pencil: "12/6" [12 shillings 6 pence] Sticker: "G.F. Byrne / Faunce Crescent / O'Connor, A.C.T. / Australia 2001" Stamp: "COLLINS BOOK DEPOT PTY. LTD. / Technical Book Department / 361 Swanston St., Melb. G - - -"flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, longmans green and co., thomas longman, paternoster row london, w m smart, william marshall smart, astronomer, navigator, professor of astronomy, 1943, g.f. byrne, collins book depot, technical book department, 361 swanston st., melbourne, frederick henry (harry) slamen, 361 swanston street melbourne, a handbook of sea navigation, maritime handbook, navigation instructiono, sea navigation -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Tennis Club (undated). Left Back Row - W. Dwight, Enid Connelly, Les Blood, Lance Lane, R. Skerritt, K. Storey. Standing - Vicki Cooper, Alex Kerford, Rose Storey, Nell Hargraves, Miss ? Bamford, Mrs. J. Jamieson. Sitting - Miss J. Payne and Miss Edith Blood
Written on back of photograph, "Ringwood Tennis Club". Attached note reads as follows: "Tennis Club. Left Back Row - W. Dwight, Enid Connelly, Les Blood, Lance Lane, R. Skerritt, K. Storey. Standing - Vicki Cooper, Alex Kerford, Rose Storey, Nell Hargraves, Miss ? Bamford, Mrs. J. Jamieson. Sitting - Miss J. Payne and Miss Edith Blood" -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Bit, W M Ridgway
Bit, double twist with lead screw, size 11 Maker W M Ridgway Sheffield 222mm x 13mmflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, bit, double twist, double twist bit, w m ridgway -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Painting - Maritime painting, C. W. Veale, Loch Ard, c. 1978
This painting is believed to have been created by an amateur artist C W Veale of Colac, who established an early bus service in about 1923, known at the time as the Blue Bus Service, which operated from Colac. This service was available for special trips within the Colac region. The Blue Bus Service became very popular with travellers to Lorne via the Deans Marsh Road. The label on the back of the painting comments on whether the ship would be in full sail at the time of the wreck. History of the Loch Ard: The Loch Ard got its name from "Loch Ard" a loch that lies to the west of Aberfoyle, and the east of Loch Lomond. It means "high lake" in Scottish Gaelic. The vessel belonged to the famous Loch Line which sailed many vessels from England to Australia. The Loch Ard was built in Glasgow by Barclay, Curle & Co. in 1873, the vessel was a three-masted square-rigged iron sailing ship that measured 79.87 meters in length, 11.58 m in width, and 7 m in depth with a gross tonnage of 1693 tons with a mainmast that measured a massive 45.7 m in height. Loch Ard made three trips to Australia and one trip to Calcutta before its fateful voyage. Loch Ard left England on March 2, 1878, under the command of 29-year-old Captain Gibbs, who was newly married. The ship was bound for Melbourne with a crew of 37, plus 17 passengers. The general cargo reflected the affluence of Melbourne at the time. Onboard were straw hats, umbrellas, perfumes, clay pipes, pianos, clocks, confectionery, linen, and candles, as well as a heavier load of railway irons, cement, lead, and copper. There were other items included that were intended for display in the Melbourne International Exhibition of 1880. The voyage to Port Phillip was long but uneventful. Then at 3 am on June 1, 1878, Captain Gibbs was expecting to see land. But the Loch Ard was running into a fog which greatly reduced visibility. Captain Gibbs was becoming anxious as there was no sign of land or the Cape Otway lighthouse. At 4 am the fog lifted and a lookout aloft announced that he could see breakers. The sheer cliffs of Victoria's west coast came into view, and Captain Gibbs realised that the ship was much closer to them than expected. He ordered as much sail to be set as time would permit and then attempted to steer the vessel out to sea. On coming head-on into the wind, the ship lost momentum, the sails fell limp and Loch Ard's bow swung back towards land. Gibbs then ordered the anchors to be released in an attempt to hold their position. The anchors sank some 50 fathoms - but did not hold. By this time the ship was among the breakers and the tall cliffs of Mutton Bird Island rose behind. Just half a mile from the coast, the ship's bow was suddenly pulled around by the anchor. The captain tried to tack out to sea, but the ship struck a reef at the base of Mutton Bird Island, near Port Campbell. Waves subsequently broke over the ship and the top deck became loosened from the hull. The masts and rigging came crashing down knocking passengers and crew overboard. When a lifeboat was finally launched, it crashed into the side of Loch Ard and capsized. Tom Pearce, who had launched the boat, managed to cling to its overturned hull and shelter beneath it. He drifted out to sea and then on the flood tide came into what is now known as Loch Ard Gorge. He swam to shore, bruised and dazed, and found a cave in which to shelter. Some of the crew stayed below deck to shelter from the falling rigging but drowned when the ship slipped off the reef into deeper water. Eva Carmichael a passenger had raced onto the deck to find out what was happening only to be confronted by towering cliffs looming above the stricken ship. In all the chaos, Captain Gibbs grabbed Eva and said, "If you are saved Eva, let my dear wife know that I died like a sailor". That was the last Eva Carmichael saw of the captain. She was swept off the ship by a huge wave. Eva saw Tom Pearce on a small rocky beach and yelled to attract his attention. He dived in and swam to the exhausted woman and dragged her to shore. He took her to the cave and broke the open case of brandy that had washed up on the beach. He opened a bottle to revive the unconscious woman. A few hours later Tom scaled a cliff in search of help. He followed hoof prints and came by chance upon two men from nearby Glenample Station three and a half miles away. In a complete state of exhaustion, he told the men of the tragedy. Tom then returned to the gorge while the two men rode back to the station to get help. By the time they reached Loch Ard Gorge, it was cold and dark. The two shipwreck survivors were taken to Glenample Station to recover. Eva stayed at the station for six weeks before returning to Ireland by steamship. In Melbourne, Tom Pearce received a hero's welcome. He was presented with the first gold medal of the Royal Humane Society of Victoria and a £1000 cheque from the Victorian Government. Concerts were performed to honour the young man's bravery and to raise money for those who lost families in the disaster. Of the 54 crew members and passengers on board, only two survived: the apprentice, Tom Pearce, and the young woman passenger, Eva Carmichael, who lost her family in the tragedy. Ten days after the Loch Ard tragedy, salvage rights to the wreck were sold at auction for £2,120. Cargo valued at £3,000 was salvaged and placed on the beach, but most washed back into the sea when another storm developed. The wreck of Loch Ard still lies at the base of Mutton Bird Island. Much of the cargo has now been salvaged and some items were washed up into Loch Ard Gorge. Cargo and artefacts have also been illegally salvaged over many years before protective legislation was introduced in March 1982. One of the most unlikely pieces of cargo to have survived the shipwreck was a Minton majolica peacock- one of only nine in the world. The peacock was destined for the Melbourne 1880 International Exhibition. It had been well packed, which gave it adequate protection during the violent storm. Today the Minton peacock can be seen at the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum in Warrnambool. From Australia's most dramatic shipwreck it has now become Australia's most valuable shipwreck artefact and is one of very few 'objects' on the Victorian State Heritage Register.The shipwreck of the Loch Ard is of significance for Victoria and is registered on the Victorian Heritage Register ( S 417). Flagstaff Hill has a varied collection of artefacts from Loch Ard and its collection is significant for being one of the largest accumulation of artefacts from this notable Victorian shipwreck of which the subject items are a small part. The collection's objects give us a snapshot of how we can interpret the story of this tragic event. The collection is also archaeologically significant as it represents aspects of Victoria's shipping history that allows us to interpret Victoria's social and historical themes of the time. Through is associated with the worst and best-known shipwreck in Victoria's history.Painting in brown-stained wooden frame. Depicts three-masted vessel 'Loch Ard' in full sail on moderate seas. Ship has figurehead, figures on board, and a Union Jack flag on red background. Ship's hull is black with white stripe, and is red on waterline. Ship's name is on hull. Artist C. W. Veale, painted in 1978, signed on bottom right. Label on back of painting has typed description of the Loch Ard and a comment.Signature "C W Veale / 1978" Text on hull "LOCH ARD" Label on back; " "LOCH ARD" / The clipper ship Loch Ard was wrecked on the 1st June 1878. / Of 54 people on board only two survived : Eva Carmichael and Tom Pearce. / Pearce became hero of the wreck for saving Miss Carmichael. / This picture shows the Loch Ard in full sail in moderate seas. / When approaching Cape Otway from the west, she would be in rough water and would presumably not be in full sail."flagstaff hill maritime museum, colac bus services, blue bus service, cw veale, loch ard paintings, loch ard, veale, warrnambool, great ocean road, eva carmichael, tom pearce, thomas pearce, cape otway, cargo ship 1878 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Two new W class trams will make their home at the Ballarat Tram Museum", 16/08/2019 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clippings from The Courier, Ballarat, 16/8/2019 titled "Two new W class trams will make their home at the Ballarat Tram Museum" about the delivery of two trams (836 and 1029) from Newport to Bungaree. Press conference held at the Ballarat depot featuring Paul Mong, Michaela Settle (Buninyong State MP) and Juliana Addison (Wendouree State MP) and Chris Phillips. Article by Greg Gliddon, photo Lachlan Bence. Items includes photographs of the trams being loaded at Newport the previous day and a photo of W6 965 en route to the Docks on its way to Denmark. See Reg Item 7396 for two video files ex VicTrackw class trams, grants, btm, donations, victorian government, tram acquisition -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood High School Junior Football Team, 1960. (Left to right) - Front Row: A. Hancy, L. Smith, C. Pavey, J. McCubbin, T. Hancock, D. Baud, G. Anderson, P. Stevens, J. Reid. Middle Row: W. Pole, L. Prior, C. Healey, J. Stuchberry, T. Noy, A. Gray, G. Saines. Back Row: P. Fletcher, B. Moore, G. Sinclair
Piece of paper with photograph reads, "Ringwood High School, 1960. (Left to right) - Front Row: A. Hancy, L. Smith, C. Pavey, J. McCubbin, T. Hancock, D. Baud, G. Anderson, P. Stevens, J. Reid. Middle Row: W. Pole, L. Prior, C. Healey, J. Stuchberry, T. Noy, A. Gray, G. Saines. Back Row: P. Fletcher, B. Moore, G. Sinclair". -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, W A D Brodie, "Melbourne the water's edge.", 1978
"Melbourne the water's edge." Dark Blue book with paler blue dust jacket with picture of Gellibrand Light 1976 by W Brodie.built environment, built environment - industrial, piers and wharves, w a d brodie, williamstown, yarra river, maribyrnong river, gellibrand light, duke's and orr's dry dock, rona (polly woodside), st kilda pier, williamstown customs house -
RMIT GSBL Justice Smith Collection
Book series, Butterworth & Company (Australia) Ltd, Butterworths annotated acts Victoria 1961 supplement, 1961
Previous owners: T. H. Smith, T. W. SmithSecond edition (Motor and traffic law) Third edition (Landlord & tenant) No. of volumes: 2 Volume range: Part 1 (Landlord & tenant / by Anderson and Brooking, Motor & traffic law / by Wiseman and Vickery, Companies act / by Paterson and Ednie) & Part 2 (Criminal law / by Bourke, Sonenberg and Blomme, Police offences / by Bourke and Fogarty) Missing volumes: Part 2juristic acts -- victoria -- interpretation and construction, law -- victoria -- interpretation and construction -
RMIT GSBL Justice Smith Collection
Book, Edwards, Douglas W, The law of fraudulent and voluntary conveyances; being a treatise on the Statute of Elizabeth against fraudulent alienations, and on the law of voluntary dispositions of property, 1908
Previous owners: T. H. Smith, T. W. SmithThird editiontransfer (law), fraudulent conveyances -- great britain -
RMIT GSBL Justice Smith Collection
Book, Seton, H. W, Forms of judgments and orders in the High Court of Justice and Court of Appeal, having especial reference to the Chancery Division with practical notes, 1912
Previous owners: T. H. Smith, T. W. SmithNo. of volumes: 3 Volume range: I, II & IIIequity pleading and procedure -- great britain -
RMIT GSBL Justice Smith Collection
Journal series, Hemming, G. W, The law reports : equity cases : before the Master of the Rolls and the Vice-Chancellors, 1866
Previous owners: T. H. Smith, T. W. SmithNo. of volumes: 20 Volume range: Vol. 1 (1865-1866) - Vol. 20 (1875)law reports; digests; etc--great britain--cases, bankruptcy--great britain--cases, equity--great britain--cases -
Benalla Art Gallery
Painting, W. C. PIGUENIT, Mt Wellington at sunrise: a view from Risdon Cove towards Glenorchy, c. 1870
Born: Hobart, Tasmania, Australia 1836; Died: Hunter's Hill, New South Wales, Australia 1914RomanticismLedger Gift, 1976Rural landscape with cows, track, lake and large mountains and clouds. Golden gesso painted timber frame.Recto: Signed "W. C. Piguenit" in black oil in l.l.c of composition; Not dated; Not titledpainting, landscape, water, animals, cows, boats, trees, mountains, clouds, sky, colonial, reflections -
Benalla Art Gallery
Painting, W. LISTER LISTER, Flowering gums, Not dated
Born: Manly, New South Wales, Australia 1859; Lived and worked: England 1884-1888; Died: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 1943ImpressionismGift of Wooleen Pty. Ltd., 1980Treed path leading up to top of hill and building. Bronze brushed timber frame.Recto: Signed "W LISTER LISTER" in brown oil in l.r.c of composition; Not dated; Not titledpainting, trees, building, landscape, path -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Image, W. Hine Bookseller, The Park, Rutherglen, c1890
Coloured postcard photograph, in a brown printed frame, showing a view of the path along the weir of Lake King and the bridge. Two women, one with a baby, both wearing long dresses and large hats, are at one end of the bridge.On back of card: "W. Hine, Rutherglen" | Semco Series, Box 545, G.P.O., Melbourne"lake king, rutherglen park -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Sydney W. J. Clark House, Charles Anderson Grove, Ballarat
The Old Colonists' Association Ballarat Inc. is a not for profit charitable organisation providing accommodation for elderly people. It manages a 27 Home retirement village at Charles Anderson Grove Ballarat. Accommodation is offered at significantly below market rates. It has been providing low cost accommodation to the elderly since the 1920s. The Association Council overseas the running of this facility on a voluntary basis. "GIFT COTTAGES.- Ballarat Old Colonists Benefit BALLARAT.— High tribute to the good citizenship of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Williams, now of Melbourne, and Mr. S. Clark, of Ballarat. was paid by a representative gathering at Gillies-street on Thursday afternoon, when the two cottages respectively presented by them for the use of old and indigent colonists were handed over to the council of the Ballarat Old Colonists' Association. The cottages are handsome brick structures, modern in design and equipment, and cost about £650 each. Mr. A. H. Nevett, president of the Ballarat organisation, expressed the gratification of the association at the commencement of a scheme of cottages for old colonists, which had been the aim of the association for many years. Mr. Williams said that when in Ballarat he had been in many public movements as President of South-street and president of the amalgamtion (sic) movement, but in giving this cottage for the use of the old people he had established a tangible and definite link between himself and Ballarat. Similar sentiments were expressed by Mr. Clark, who said his benefaction had given him a great and genuine pleasure. Both donors were warmly thanked on be half of citizens generally by the mayor (Cr. A. E. Nicholson). At subsequent social gathering appropriate toasts were honored, and assurances were given that the association's scheme for 50 gift cottages on the lines of Melbourne would be furthered by several in the not far distant future. (The Age, 30 October 1925.) OBITUARY MR. SIDNEY W. J. CLARK BALLARAT, Friday. - After a long illness Mr. Sidney W. J. Clark, 76, a member of the Courier Pty. Ltd., died at Ballarat today. He was a son of the late Mr. Robert Clark, one of the founders of the journal. Mr. Clark was president of the Ballarat Bowling Club for 10 years, and was a member of the Australian bowling team that visited Britain some years ago. He was a benefactor to Ballarat charities, and gave a cottage to the Ballarat Old Colonists' Association Cottage Scheme. (The Argus, 27 December 1941.)s. clark, sidney clark, sidney w.j. clark, old colonists' association, ballarat old colonists' club, charles anderson grove, philanthropy -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Account book, Account book from Mousley's Store, 1940
Mousley's Store was the first store in Anglesea. It was purchased by C W Drayton.Mousley's Store was the only shop in Anglesea River in 1940. Contains details of who purchased goods and what they purchased, also the cost.Carbon account book with cardboard cover, green spine binding, water damaged"The Plic Book/for copying letters, invoices etc."anglesea, shops, great ocean road -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Photograph - Councillor group portrait, W H Robinson, Strathfieldsaye Shire Council, 1909
The district of Strathfieldsaye was proclaimed in 1861 and named a Shire on the 17th September in 1866. It remained a shire until amalgamation in 1994 when it became part of the City of Greater Bendigo. The shire was located 8 km to the south- east of Bendigo and covered an area of 601 square kilometres and extended from the Calder Highway to the Coliban and Campaspe Rivers. The shire's administration centre was in Strathfieldsaye until 1972 when new offices were opened in Kennington.Photographic group portrait of eleven Strathfieldsaye Shire Councillors in front of the Strathfieldsaye Shire Hall. Five men are seated and six standing with one man standing further in back ground on the building's verandah. Photograph is attached directly to green mount card and framed. Gold lettering on mount.Strathfieldsaye Shire Councillors / R. B. Brennan (Sec.) W. J. Lowdes S. Doak M. Burns () N Condon B. Code (Inspector) / WH Robinson Photo Bendigo / T Somerville / W. I. Long / Fred Osborne (President) H Keck / W Dresler / With the President's (Cr. Fred Osborne) Compliments / September 23rd, 1909shire of strathfieldsaye, strathfieldsaye shire council, president of strathfieldsaye shire, strathfieldsaye shire hall -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Photocopy of newspaper clipping, Charles Andrew and Joe Coulthard, James Coulthard and Charles W Andrew, 1933
Photocopies of old photos from John McPhee of Conron Grange, Whittlesea. Conron Grange was established by Robert and Mary Ann Armstrong in 1855 as part of the Wills Estate, they were tenant farmers to Wills, Mary Ann named the first house Conron Grange meaning "Pretty place with full barns". Robert was killed falling from a horse in 1863 leaving Mary-Ann with children aged 7, 5, 3, 2, and a baby aged 8 weeks. Mary Ann married James Johnston in 1867. Conron Grange remained in the Johnston family until 1938 when John McPhee's parents bought it, it then remained in the McPhee name until John sold it in 2003. Whittlesea Pioneer families, James Coulthard, and Charles W. AndrewPhotocopy of two newspaper clippings, both clippings on the one page, glossy paper, A4 page, (9 of 20)At Whittlesea Show on Saturday, Mr. J. Coulthard, 93, who has been living in the district for 70 years; and Mr. C. W. Andrew, 73 (right). Handwritten on the page: 1933. Typed note on the rear, Charles Andrew and Joe Coulthard / James Coulthard and Charles Andrew / Joe is James's son top photo 15 years later. Top photo: Charles Andrew (left) and Joe Coulthard (right) Bottom photo: James Coulthard (left) and Charles Andrew (right)john mcphee, conron grange, whittlesea, mary ann armstrong, james johnston, wills estate, farming, charles andrew, andrew family, andrews family, charles w andrew, james coulthard, joe coulthard, whittlesea pioneers, whittlesea show, horse -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Radio Transcript, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Wireless Address 3LO by Mr W. Strangward Secretary MMTB 17 June 1926 - Tramway Fares and Tramway Finance", Jun. 2916
Radio transcript - 8 foolscap sheets, stencil duplicated. Titled - "Wireless Address 3LO by Mr W. Strangward Secretary MMTB 17 June 1926 - Tramway Fares and Tramway Finance" First paragraph refers to previous radio broadcasts by the Chairman, Mr Strickland (track) and Mr Murdoch. Notes that tram fares were raised by 14% last month, fare history, cost of living, the Board's slogan "Service at Cost", wages, cost of new tramways, cost of operations vs fares, the issue of State Government payments to the Infectious Diseases Hospital, Fire Bridges, and Licensing fees and the impact of these imposts, track maintenance costs, relationships with Councils, free travel, workmen fares, free passes to returned soldiers, new routes and bus competition. Two copies held.trams, tramways, radio stations, fares, costs, victorian government, fire brigade, licence fees, buses, track repairs -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Report, City of Ballaarat, "Submission to Enquiry into Public Transport Facilities in the Ballarat Urban District by A. W. Nicholson, Mayor of Ballaarat Council", Apr. 1968
Yields information about the view of the City of Ballaarat in 1968 about the possible replacement of tram service.Report or Submission - 6 Gestener printed foolscap sheets, stapled on left hand side and bound with a blue edging tape titled "Submission to Enquiry into Public Transport Facilities in the Ballarat Urban District by A. W. Nicholson, Mayor of Ballaarat Council". Dated 2 April 1968. Submission looks at the possible closure or the future of the tramway system, the SEC involvement, employment, road surface repairs, financial loss to the SEC, reduction in passengers due to car ownership. Council submitted that the tramway system should be retained and extended and that pensioner concessions should be continued. Notes that at the time 69 men on the trams, 18 at the depot and 8 on the track. If replaced by buses, supported a government owned bus provider rather than private. Document scanned - word searchable. pdftrams, tramways, closure, city of ballaarat, bus replacement, public transport, sec, finances