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Clunes Museum
Photograph
PHOTOGRAPHS OF OPENING OF HOSPITAL: .1 LADIES COMMITTEE - ENID STEART, MARG WICKHAM, JOYCE RUSCHOLLER .2 G QUEMARD, JIM KERRIN, .3 TOUR OF THE HOSPITAL .4 GROUP PHOTOGRAPH .5 EAMON LENEGHAN, JIM KERRIN, ROBERT CAMPBELL, MURRAY COOK, GRAHAM QUEMARD .6 BARB ADAM, MARGARET GRENFELL, JOY TORNEY .7 BILL BIRCH, M GRENFELL, B FENTON, JOAN SANDWITH, DOLLY TORNEY, ALICE FOLEY .4 BERYL FENTON, ALICE FOLEY, MAVIS CARSON, JOAN SANDWITH, AMY COOK, EDNA TOOLE,JOAN BARRY. SEATED: ENID STEART, MARG WICKHAM, JOYCE ROSCHOLLERofficial opening of hospital, new hospital -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Memorabilia, Packet: Ringwood Philatelic Society founded 1952 - Rules, page of stamps, miscellaneous correspondence, Syllabus copies, 1952
PacketPacket includes: . Rules of the Ringwood and District Philatelic Society founded- 1952. . Page of stamps. Includes advice of meetings held first Thursday each month at Holeproof Canteen, Seymour Street, Ringwood, 8 PM. . Miscellaneous correspondence to Members. . Newspaper clippings back to 1940's. . Syllabus for several years. . Invitation for Mr R Pullin to Official Opening of "Ringpex 1972". -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document, Post Card, 2015
This is a printed invitation to the opening of an exhibition at the Art Gallery of Ballarat in June 2015. The exhibition was of the art works and calligraphy of James Meek. It was curated by Joan Luxemburg who is writing a book on James Meek’s life and work. James Meek was an important 19th century fisherman, fish curer, accountant, writer, gold explorer and calligrapher. His art works are prized for their historical content and their illustrations of the work of a calligrapher at its best. This card is important as it concerns the art works of James Meek. He was important in the history of Ballarat, Peterborough and Warrnambool in the 19th century. In the latter town he was a well-known punt operator, a gold explorer, a writer and lecturer and a fish company operator. Several of his important calligraphy works were produced in Warrnambool. This is a lightweight cardboard card printed on both sides with printed material, logos of sponsors and an image of a section of one of James Meek’s sketches. ‘The Inimitable Mr Meek’james meek, art gallery of ballarat, joan luxemburg -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Garment, Dress coat
This opera coat was made for Louisa Jane Cam, nee Rust, born 24/6/1873. Her parents were John Rust born in Hamburg, Germany and Jane Mc Meekin from Port Patrick, Scotland. In 1892 Louisa married John Cam the director of the Hawthorn Brick Company. It is understood Louisa wore the coat to the opening of the first Federal Parliament in the Exhibition Buildings in Melbourne in 1901.This item being an early nineteenth century opera coat has aesthetic interest. It is also important because of its provenance being worn by Louisa Cam at a significant event in Australia's history.A three quarter length Mandarin styled gold threaded brocade, lined coat dress with long sleeves. The fabric is black with gold patterns of leaves and circles. Large circles feature gold, red, yellow, pale and dark blue flower like images surrounded by gold fringes. The yolk section finishes with a small pleat over the flared bottom section. Edging around the neck is black lace. It is understood a fur collar was previously in place. The cuffs of the sleeves are pleated and have a wide frill above the pleating. The lining is pale blue silk . At the end of the sleeves the lining has hand ruched binding. Nil -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Negative - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Upper Yarra Dam, 26 Nov. 1957
Sir Dallas Brooks following the formal opening of the Upper Yarra Reservoir, 26 November 1957 Upper Yarra Reservoir Opened by His Excellency The Governor of Victoria General Sir Dallas Brooks K.C.B.., K.C.M.G., K.C.V.O., D.S.O., K.St.J. On 26th November, 1957 This tablet also commemortyaes the centenary Of Melbourne's water supply system Yan Yean Reservoir 1857 Upper Yarra Reservoir 1957Record of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, shire of eltham, 1957-11-26, opening ceremony, plaques, sir dallas brooks, upper yarra dam, upper yarra reservoir -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide, Joh Ebeli, Preserving parts of the old Baker's house, corner of York Street and Main Road, Eltham, c.Sep. 1979
The old weatherboard building, possibly dating from the 1860s, comprised a dwelling with a shop in the front room opening off a timber verandah deck which directly fronted the Main Road footpath. At the rear is a brick building of much later date which was for many years used for the bakery. The buildings were demolished for flat construction. Joh Ebeli and Elwers Howard endeavoured to preserve some parts of the house.35 mm colour positive transparency Mount - Agfachrome Professional black (Germany) 4 dotsmain road, old eltham bakery, york street -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide, Joh Ebeli, Preserving parts of the old Baker's house, corner of York Street and Main Road, Eltham, c.Sep. 1979
The old weatherboard building, possibly dating from the 1860s, comprised a dwelling with a shop in the front room opening off a timber verandah deck which directly fronted the Main Road footpath. At the rear is a brick building of much later date which was for many years used for the bakery. The buildings were demolished for flat construction. Joh Ebeli and Elwers Howard endeavoured to preserve some parts of the house.35 mm colour positive transparency Mount - Agfachrome Professional black (Germany) 4 dotsmain road, old eltham bakery, york street -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide, Joh Ebeli, Preserving parts of the old Baker's house, corner of York Street and Main Road, Eltham, c.Sep. 1979
The old weatherboard building, possibly dating from the 1860s, comprised a dwelling with a shop in the front room opening off a timber verandah deck which directly fronted the Main Road footpath. At the rear is a brick building of much later date which was for many years used for the bakery. The buildings were demolished for flat construction. Joh Ebeli and Elwers Howard endeavoured to preserve some parts of the house.35 mm colour positive transparency Mount - Agfachrome Professional black (Germany) 4 dotsmain road, old eltham bakery, york street -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide, Joh Ebeli, Preserving parts of the old Baker's house, corner of York Street and Main Road, Eltham, c.Sep. 1979
The old weatherboard building, possibly dating from the 1860s, comprised a dwelling with a shop in the front room opening off a timber verandah deck which directly fronted the Main Road footpath. At the rear is a brick building of much later date which was for many years used for the bakery. The buildings were demolished for flat construction. Joh Ebeli and Elwers Howard endeavoured to preserve some parts of the house.35 mm colour positive transparency Mount - Agfachrome Professional black (Germany) 4 dotsmain road, old eltham bakery, york street -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide, Joh Ebeli, Preserving parts of the old Baker's house, corner of York Street and Main Road, Eltham, c.Sep. 1979
The old weatherboard building, possibly dating from the 1860s, comprised a dwelling with a shop in the front room opening off a timber verandah deck which directly fronted the Main Road footpath. At the rear is a brick building of much later date which was for many years used for the bakery. The buildings were demolished for flat construction. Joh Ebeli and Elwers Howard endeavoured to preserve some parts of the house.35 mm colour positive transparency Mount - Agfachrome Professional black (Germany) 4 dotsmain road, old eltham bakery, york street -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide, Joh Ebeli, Preserving parts of the old Baker's house, corner of York Street and Main Road, Eltham, c.Sep. 1979
The old weatherboard building, possibly dating from the 1860s, comprised a dwelling with a shop in the front room opening off a timber verandah deck which directly fronted the Main Road footpath. At the rear is a brick building of much later date which was for many years used for the bakery. The buildings were demolished for flat construction. Joh Ebeli and Elwers Howard endeavoured to preserve some parts of the house.35 mm colour positive transparency Mount - Agfachrome Professional black (Germany) 4 dotsmain road, old eltham bakery, york street -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide, Joh Ebeli, Preserving parts of the old Baker's house, corner of York Street and Main Road, Eltham, c.Sep. 1979
The old weatherboard building, possibly dating from the 1860s, comprised a dwelling with a shop in the front room opening off a timber verandah deck which directly fronted the Main Road footpath. At the rear is a brick building of much later date which was for many years used for the bakery. The buildings were demolished for flat construction. Joh Ebeli and Elwers Howard endeavoured to preserve some parts of the house.35 mm colour positive transparency Mount - Agfachrome Professional black (Germany) 4 dotsmain road, old eltham bakery, york street -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Slide, Joh Ebeli, Preserving parts of the old Baker's house, corner of York Street and Main Road, Eltham, c.Sep. 1979
The old weatherboard building, possibly dating from the 1860s, comprised a dwelling with a shop in the front room opening off a timber verandah deck which directly fronted the Main Road footpath. At the rear is a brick building of much later date which was for many years used for the bakery. The buildings were demolished for flat construction. Joh Ebeli and Elwers Howard endeavoured to preserve some parts of the house.35 mm colour positive transparency Mount - Agfachrome Professional black (Germany) 4 dotsmain road, old eltham bakery, york street -
Federation University Historical Collection
Poster - Exhibition Poster, Convergence, 1998
Poster promoting University of Ballarat, third year Graphic Design graduate exhibition, 1998. Opening held Thursday 12 November 1998, 6.00pm at Chapel Off Chapel, 12 Little Chapel Street, Prahran (Melbourne). Exhibition was then open daily until 23 November 1998. The exhibition was opened by Jonathan Barnbrook, UK type designer, who was also external assessor for the graduating students that year.Single colour (black) offset print on newsprint. Crush folded.university of ballarat, federation university, graphic design, helmut stenzel -
Federation University Historical Collection
Article - Coaster invitation, Convergence, 1998
Coaster promoting University of Ballarat, third year Graphic Design graduate exhibition, 1998. Opening held Thursday 12 November 1998, 6.00pm at Chapel Off Chapel, 12 Little Chapel Street, Prahran (Melbourne). Exhibition was then open daily until 23 November 1998. The exhibition was opened by Jonathan Barnbrook, UK type designer, who was also external assessor for the graduating students that year.Circular coaster printed single colour offset, brown ink, featuring a stylised "coffee stain" and text.university of ballarat, federation university, graphic design, helmut stenzel -
Federation University Historical Collection
Article - Coaster invitation, Convergence, 1998
Coaster promoting University of Ballarat, third year Graphic Design graduate exhibition, 1998. Opening held Thursday 12 November 1998, 6.00pm at Chapel Off Chapel, 12 Little Chapel Street, Prahran (Melbourne). Exhibition was then open daily until 23 November 1998. The exhibition was opened by Jonathan Barnbrook, UK type designer, who was also external assessor for the graduating students that year.Circular coaster printed single colour offset, brown ink, featuring a stylised "coffee stain" and text.university of ballarat, federation university, graphic design, helmut stenzel -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, Ballarat School of Mines Student's Magazine, June 1900, 1900
Table of contents: Editorial - the Minister of Mines on Mining Education, News and notes, A contribution to the mining geology of Kalgoorlie, W.A. by F. M. Krause, Summaries & notes from the Australian mining standard, Monthly progress reports of the geological survey, Electrical notes, Students' Theatre party, Opening of the new buildings, Students' Association, Relief of Mafeking, A critic criticised, Things we eat and drink, Editorial notices.Pale brown booklet of 12 pagesballarat school of mines, students' magazine, a. r. outtrim, f. m. krause, dr carty-salmon -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document, The Australian Opera, 1985
This publication and accompanying papers marks the 1985 Grand Opening season of The Australian Opera in the State Theatre in the nw Arts Centre in Melbourne. Inside are documents including a five page Guest List (acceptances) for the Cocktail party to announce the 185 season. Mr and Mrs J Davies are listed. Pages with biographies of singers are included. This looks to be part of 1984 Board Papers. Patricia Davies was a member of board of The Australian Opera.The Australian Opera document holder with many documents. Foolscap size.walsh st library -
Unions Ballarat
The nineteenth century: A history (Don Woodward Collection), Mackenzie, Robert, 1889?
Contents: - The opening of the Century - Napoleon Bonaparte - The Congress of Vienna - Social condition of Great Britain - The Reform Bill - The redress of wrongs - Chartism - Our wars - The victories of peace - Christian missions - The charities of the nineteenth century - Our Indian empire - Our colonies - France: The restored monarchy - France: The second empire - Germany - Austria-Hungary - Italy - Russia - Turkey - The United States of America - The Papacy - The progress of liberty in Europe Politics, history, religious and social customs - 19th Century Europe.Book; 475 pages. Cover: green background; 19th Century Library insignia; gold lettering; author's name and title. In black ink, "? ? Falconer, 19th July 1895".btlc, ballarat trades and labour council, ballarat trades hall, politics and government, social conditions, social customs, religion, foreign relations, warfare -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, 92nd Annual Report Royal Blind Society of N.S.W. (1972)
Articles in the annual report include: the opening of the new building at Burwood (Enfield) and the facilities it provides, including a bowling green, swimming pool and rooms for specialist areas such as orientation and mobility and music braille; the need for the new building, publication of a booklet 'The Pre-School Child who is blind', the development of rehabilitation services for those who are unable to visit the new site and the introduction of Mark IV talking book machines.1 volume of text and imagesroyal blind society of new south wales, corporation records -
Bendigo Military Museum
Legal record - INDENTURE 1920, SOLDIERS MEMORIAL INSTITUTE, 22.4.1920
This document relating to the Agreement between the Bendigo Council and the Bendigo Returned Sailors and Soldiers Association re the use of the Soldiers Memorial Institute Pall Mall Bendigo is a day to day working copy of Cat No 8222 dated 22.4.1920 pre the opening of the building in 1921. Some of the hand written notes in left hand column are; Rental, Maintenance, Trustees, Right to hold meetings, Conduct, Control of grounds and portico.Legal document heavy paper light brown colour, basically a copy of Cat No 8222 without the hand written signatures and red seals. They are held together via a green cord sewn through the papers. In the space column notes have been hand written in pencil to make easier to find a paragraph on subjects relating to the use of the Building.Main point, as per "Cat No 8222"brsl, smirsl, legal, indenture 1920 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - SERVICEMAN'S CLUB, C.1994
These two images are most likely at the opening of the Bendigo District Servicemen’s Club after the renovations finished early in 1994. On the left is Bill Clarke, next to him is Max O’Haloran. William (Bill) Clarke was President of the Servicemen’s Club from 1992 - 96. Max O’Haloran was President of the Club 1991 - 2, he was also President of the Bendigo RSL on two occasions. Refer Cat No's 8073P, 8171 & 8230.2.1) Photograph colour showing the front of the Bendigo District Servicemen’s Club, a ballon is showing overhead. .2) photograph colour showing an advertisement for some of the Clubs attractions. .3) & .4) photographs colour shows the same two men from different angles in front of the Servicemen’s Club.brsl, smirsl, bdsc -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, Nucolorvue Publishing, "Melbourne The busy intersection of Swanston and Flinders Streets", late 1960s
Photo taken from the Flinders Gate Plaza looking west with the edge of the plaza podium fence in the view. In the view are Flinders St station, the SEC building and Young & Jacksons, which has an advertisement for Taubmans Paints. Two trams are crossing Flinders St, a wide-body tram with no marker lights, and W2 302. Based on the tram not being fitted with marker lights and the opening of the Plaza, photo late 1960s. Yields information about the intersection of Flinders and Swanston Streets.Colour postcard by Nu-Color-Vue No. ML 120, with serrated edges.postcards, swanston st, w2 class, flinders st, tram 302 -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, Veronica Burgess, Alister Clark Rose Garden, 12th December 1999
Mr. Johnston and Grace McKenzie were guests at the official opening of the Alister Clark Memorial Rose Garden in Bulla on the 12th December 1999. Mr. Johnston is the grandson of James Stewart Johnston, who is the grandson of James Stewart Johnson, Chief Superintendent in the Victorian Colonial Government and in 1864 established his winery and vineyard at 'Craiglee' in Sunbury. Grace McKenzie and her family are long time Bulla residents.A non-digital coloured photograph of a lady and man standing in front of an old bluestone building.alister clark memorial rose garden, rose gardens, glenara homestead, grace mckenzie, james stewart johnson -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Digital Photograph, Alan King, The Diamond Creek Bridge, 30 March 2008
Old Bridge on Main Hurstbridge road in Diamond Creek township crossing the Diamond Creek. The bridge opened in April 1898. Evelyn Observer, and South and East Bourke Record (Vic. : 1882 - 1902), Friday 22 April 1898, page 2 "Diamond Creek Bridge. The official opening of this bridge took place yesterday (Thursday) in the presence of a large gathering of people. The bridge-a substantial iron structure, costing .~r 2oo-was profusely decorated with "flags of all nations" for the occasion. In the absence of the Minister' of Public Works-who was unavoidably prevented from attending-the opening ceremony was neatly performed by President Lugton, of the Heidelberg Shire, in a few wellchosen words, after which an adjournment was made to the Literary Institute, where some sixty gentlemen were entertained at luncheon, followed by speeches, songs, and recitations. It was a red letter day for the Creek, and everything passed off with becoming eclat." Published: Nillumbik Now and Then / Marguerite Marshall 2008; photographs Alan King with Marguerite Marshall.; p7This collection of almost 130 photos about places and people within the Shire of Nillumbik, an urban and rural municipality in Melbourne's north, contributes to an understanding of the history of the Shire. Published in 2008 immediately prior to the Black Saturday bushfires of February 7, 2009, it documents sites that were impacted, and in some cases destroyed by the fires. It includes photographs taken especially for the publication, creating a unique time capsule representing the Shire in the early 21st century. It remains the most recent comprehenesive publication devoted to the Shire's history connecting local residents to the past. nillumbik now and then (marshall-king) collection, diamond creek, diamond creek bridge, main hurstbridge road -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White Photograph, 1870 Founders Hall, Mount Helen Campus, 1981
In the course of celebrating the Ballarat School of Mines centenary in 1970, the School Coundil launched a building appeal for erection of a Great Hall at tehe then new Mount Helen campus of its tertiary division. In 1976 the tethertiary division of the School of Mines was, by government decision, merger with another tertiary institution in Ballarat to vreate the Ballarat College of Advanced Education while the remainder of the School of Mines continued to be based at Lydiard Street serving the needs of Technical and Further Education. The 1870s Founders Hall, erected from the provceeds of the Centenary Appeal for a sum of approximately $800,000, commemorats the intiative of the founders of the original School of Mines and its "descendants", including Ballarat C.A.E., as well as formal technical education in Australia. The hall accomodates approximately 670 people in theatre type seating and was intended for multiple purpose use by community groups as well as by the College. Construction of the Hall commenced in 1878. It was opened approximately 110 years after the opening of the Ballarat School of Mines, and 10 years after the opening of the Mount Helen campus.Photograph of Founder Halls, most probably taken soon after contruction.founder hall, caro conference centre, buildings, mount helen campus -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - National Council of Jewish Women
This file contains two items relating to the National Council of Jewish Women (Victorian Section): 1/An invitation to the 63rd Annual Luncheon of the National Council on 14/03/1990, at Tudor Court Receptions, 141 Kooyong Road, Caulfield. The invitation states that the guest speaker will be Annette Allison, media and television personality. Inside the invitation when unfolded, is a long list of the Council’s Patronesses and Hostesses 2/A photocopy of a newspaper article entitled ‘NCJW moves into new home’ by Eileen Vamos, date and newspaper unknown, relating to the opening of the National Council’s new Victorian Headquarters at 131-133 Hawthorn Road, Caulfield North, named the Annia Castan Centre and Sadie Fink offices. The article discusses the opening Caulfield Park, the work of Annia Castan and Sadie Fink after whom the headquarters were named, and plans for the use of the Annia Castan planting a tree as others look on, and the other of Mayor and Mayoress of Caulfield, Jack and Felicitie Campbell, at the planting ceremony.national council of jewish women, tudor court receptions, kooyong road, caulfield, solomon geulah dr., allison annette, caulfield park, hawthorn road, caulfield north, bassat nina, castan annia, fink sadie, fink mina, fink jack, shipton roger, mccutcheon andrew, cornard geoff, campbell jack mayor, capbell felicitie mayoress, shulman phillip, curan george, sokolowich aaron, balint susie, mallinek malvina, samuel ian, sheedy ray, ilan, open door project, jewish welfare society, jnf victoria, westbury street, balaclava, jewish community, open ceremony, community groups, tree planting ceremonies, official events, mayors, annie castan centre, sadie fink offices -
RMIT Design Archives
Domestic object - Object, General Electric KE12 Kettle, designed by Barry Hudson
The GE12 Electric Kettle was designed by Barry Hudson for General Electric and in 1978 won the Australian Design and the Prince Philip Prize awards for Australian Design. The kettle was innovative in many ways; it was an early example of an all plastic electric kettle with a single-handed opening-spout. According to design historian Ian Wong ‘The use of an integral hinge for the spout opening mechanism utilised the unique live hinge property of polypropylene, now common but at the time a novel use and very efficient to manufacture.’ The kettle was available in Carpentaria Orange, Blaze Yellow and Lime Green with a contrasting base. Barry Hudson (1935-2008) studied Mechanical Engineering at the Melbourne Technical College (MTC). In the 1970s he was Research and Development Manager at General Electric, and he also worked with the industrial design practice Rosenfeldt, Gherardin and Associates. He established Barry Hudson Industrial Design in the 1980s and began a teaching career at the former MTC, now known as RMIT University. Ann Carew, 2020 1978 the Kettle won an Australian Design Award and the Prince Philip Prize for Australian Design.Orange and brown electric kettlekettle, industrial design, rmit university, domestic appliances -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Exercise Book, Wal Jack, "W. Jack Tramways No. 1", 1950s
Contains notes on the following tram systems. Brisbane - includes notes on photographs Rockhampton steam Sydney Tram Depots NSW Tramways tramcars - notes on each class and work vehicles Birmingham including two cuttings about the closure of Birmingham dated 31-3-1939 London Passenger Transport Board - one page Bristol - closure and damage. Sheffield History of the Tramcar Victorian Railways - St Kilda Brighton Electric Street Railway Sandringham to Black Rock MMTB Cable trams and opening dates Opening dates for the tramway routes in Melbourne to 1921 News Paper cuttings on Doncaster Newspaper cutting - cable trams "Cable Trams.....clang into history" by Hugh Murphy History and Development to 1943 - Brisbane Trams by G. R. Steel (half page only) Perth Tramways Adelaide Municipal Tramways Trust notes South Africa Trams Wellington Corporation Tramways (NZ) Tramways in Soviet Russia World's Largest Tram Systems - July 1938Demonstrates the work of Wal Jack in recording tramway information.Service Exercise Book, black covers, with label, red binding titled "W. Jack Tramways No. 1" lined pages, four sections each of 10 sheets, (80 pages), stitched bound. trams, tramways, tramways, sydney, brisbane, vr, melbourne, cable trams -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Poster - Recreation, Town of Warrnambool Swimming Baths, ca. May 1884
The poster advertises these Swimming Baths as “the most complete in the Southern Hemisphere”. In February 1877 a Baths Company (1050 shares) was formed in the town of Warrnambool for the establishment of the baths at the south end of Gillies Street. The baths were filled with sea water from Lady Bay, originally pumped by a windmill situated near the current Surf Lifesaving Club and carried by iron pipes to the Public Baths; later the water was pumped by a gas motor. Hot and cold fresh water baths were advertised. The gentlemen’s bath was 100 feet long and 50 feet wide, of graduating depth. A second bath, solely for ladies, was 60 feet long by 30 feet wide. Hot Sea water Baths were also part of the institution, and were sought after for their ‘wonderful curative powers’, and ‘incomparable’ as a ‘tonic for the feeble’. In June 1881 the Hot Sea Baths were opened, and both hot and cold water baths were supplied at reasonable charges. Patrons came from near and far to receive the benefits. The manager of the Baths was J. Kirkpatrick. The Baths Company struggled for several years without success, so in 1883 the baths were sold to the Borough Council for 1250 pounds. The original shareholders received nothing for their outlay; the overdraught was over the sale price. In May 1884 the Council announced that an estimated they has spent 1000 pounds in improving the baths since purchasing them and were now returning an income of 11 per cent. Historically significant to Warrnambool and the recreational facilities available in the 1880s to 1900s. The remains of the baths are still visible to the public today.Poster on heavy cream paper, landscape orientation, with coloured print. The poster advertises the Warrnambool Swimming Baths. It has several drawings such as Middle Island and the Merri River Mouth with vessels in the water, The inside of the Baths facility, the men's baths with the adjacent bathing rooms and figures in and out of the water, a cottage with figures in the garden, and fenced buildings with a windmill and aqueduct or pipes. The text describes the location and advantages, the opening times and various costs. It was printed in Ballarat by F.W. Niven & Co. Lithos."TOWN OF WARRNAMBOOL" "SWIMMING BATHS" "HOT SALT-WATER BATHS FOR LADIES AND GENTLEMEN" "HOURS FOR BATHING fROM 7 a.m. to 9 p. m. Closed on Sundays at 10 a.m." Single Bath 1s [1 shilling]; or 10s per Dozen Tickets" "HOURS FOR SWIMMING BATHS: Ladies and Gentlemen, from 6 a.m. to Sunset, Sundays 6 a.m. to 10 a.m." "Every information can be obtained from the Manager, J. Kirkpatrick" "HOT SEA-WATER BATHS ... strongly recommended by the Medical Faculty" "Hot and Cold Fresh Water Baths" "Showers etc." "LIST OF CHARGES ... Single Season Ticket, Single Monthly Ticket, Single Bath without towel ... with towel.. Tickets per dozen without towel, with towel..." "The Baths are situated at the end of Gillies Street, in the rear of the Post Office, and are of salt water pumped by gas motor continuously from the sea. The Swimming Bath is 100 feet long by 50 feet wide, of graduating depth; and a second bath for ladies' use solely, 60 feet long by 30 feet wide. The hot Sea-water Baths in connection with this institution have been extolled far and wide for their wonderfully curative powers in cases of rheumatism, sciatica, and nervous afflictions generally. As a tonic to an enfeebled system, they are incomparable, These Baths, the most complete in the Southern Hemisphere, have been recently re-erected and fitted with marble plunges, and everything provided for the comfort and convenience of invalids and visitors." "F.W. NIVEN & Co, LITHOS, BALLARAT"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, warrnambool swimming baths, hot sea water baths warrnambool, warrnambool baths company, f.w. niven & co, warrnambool therapudic baths, town of warrnambool, swimming baths, hot sea water baths, salt water baths, ladies' baths, gentlemen's baths, warrnambool town baths, j kirkpatrick