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Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Pride of the nation. Australia Day honours [2016], 27/01/2016
Retired Melbourne Fire Brigade Superintendent John Berry from Lower Plenty, received a Medal of the Order of Australia for his work. Nillumbik Council Australia Day Citizen of the Year was awarded to Eltham local Beth Pender for contributions to the community and various causes.News clipping, black text, colour image.australia day awards, john berry, beth pender -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Gavel, Early 20th Century
This Gavel was used by Councilor Matthew J. Ryan during his various terms as Ballarat Shire President,He was first elected to council on 30th August 1897.serving as Shire President in 1902-08-14-23-32-38-44 and 50Tool used to "control" council meetings,by Shire President. Brown wooden object with handle to which is attached a barrel shaped head, on which is carved the initals BS.On the front of this is a silver shield name and dates.B.and S carved in wood.On silver shield,Shire of Ballarat, Cr.M.J.Ryan JP President.1902,1908,1914,1923,1933,1938,1944,1950.gavel.tool.councilor m j ryan -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Handbill inviting citizens to part in the City of Port Melbourne 'wake' photograph, Historic Community Photograph, Jun 1994
The photo was commissioned by the City of Port Melbourne and shot by photographer John KIRBY from the height of a cherry picker positioned beside the former Quinn's Hotel. Put on exhibition at various festivals for identification of those in photo. Approximately 280 people and a dog took partCity of Port Melbourne handbill inviting citizens of Port to 'take part in the last photo of the city' and attend the pre-amalgamation activities at the town hall 26 June 1994. Pale blue, A5port melbourne town hall, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, amalgamation, john kirby, local government - city of port melbourne -
Puffing Billy Railway
Turning Bar, Rail
Rail Turning Bar Rail is heavy, sometimes as much as 120 lbs per yard. To assist in being able to move rail, a special turning bar was developed. Usually a long handle, on one end various features in the head allow rail to be moved Historic - Railway Permanent Way and Works - track equipment - Rail Turning BarRail Turning Bar made from cast wrought iron puffing billy, rail turning bar -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photographs - Copy, Camp 3 under construction, c.1941
Digital copies of five photographs taken by one of the workers, Eason, during construction of Camp 3. Photos show various stages of construction including one taken from the water tower hill, south end, showing the pipeline from the tower to the compounds.B. & W. 10 x 7.5 cm. loaned only for copying,. -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph
This is a photograph of one of the many stone ruins of buildings which can be seen in the Sunbury district and surrounding areas. This series of 13 photographs show various views of one of the remaining uninhabited stone cottages which were built in the early days of the district's settlement.A coloured photograph of a stone cottage with a wooden shingle roof and its weatherboard and corrugated iron out building. A valley between two sections of the building suggests it has been built in stages. Three chimneys are visible and the cottage has three 12 paned sash windows with a doorway in the centre of the front. There is a cyclone wire fence and gate across the front and the garden is overgrown.stone structures, shingle roofs, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph
This is a photograph of one of the many stone ruins of buildings which can be seen in the Sunbury district and surrounding areas. This series of 13 photographs show various views of one of the remaining uninhabited stone cottages which were built in the early days of the district's settlement.A coloured photograph of a stone cottage with a wooden shingle roof and the remains of the outbuilding. There is a stone wall across the front of the building. The side view of the building is prominent and there is one 12 paned sash window in the wall and two chimneys either side of the roof valley. A bare deciduous tree is behind the building.stone structures, shingle roofs, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph
This is a photograph of one of the many stone ruins of buildings which can be seen in the Sunbury district and surrounding areas. This series of 13 photographs show various views of one of the remaining uninhabited stone cottages which were built in the early days of the district's settlement.A coloured photograph of the ruins of a stone cottage. The walls are still standing and the end wall bears evidence of the original pitched roof. There is a cleared area in front of the ruins.stone structures, shingle roofs, george evans collection -
Unions Ballarat
Portraits of power (Don Woodward Collection), 1979
Overview of various leaders in the 20th century: Hitler, Churchill, Gandhi, Roosevelt, Stalin, Truman, Hirohito, Franco, Adenauer, Gaulle, Eisenhower, Tito, Nasser, Ben-Gurion, Khrushchev, JF Kennedy, Queen Elizabeth II, Shah of Iran, Mao Tse-Tung.Historical and political relevance.Book; 288 pages. Cover: brown background; two-tone portrait photographs of Hitler, Churchill, Gandhi, Roosevelt, Stalin, Truman, Hirohito, Franco, Adenauer, Gaulle, Eisenhower, Tito, Nasser, Ben-Gurion, Khrushchev, JF Kennedy, Queen Elizabeth II, Shah of Iran, Mao Tse-Tung; black and red lettering; title and compiler's name. btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, hitler, adolf, churchill, winston, gandhi, mohandas karamchand, roosevelt, franklin, stalin, joseph, truman, harry s, hirohito, emperor, franco, francisco, adenauer, konrad hermann joseph, de gaulle, charles, eisenhower, dwight, tito - josip broz, nasser, gamal abdel, ben-gurion, david, khrushcev, nikita, kennedy, jf, queen elizabeth ii, shah of iran - mohammad reza pahlavi, mao tse-tung, politics and government - international, history - world leadership -
Hume City Civic Collection
Plaque - Shire of Bulla Plaque
This round Shire of Bulla plaque would have been attached possibly to a lectern by three screws as per the back of the the plaque. Shire of Bulla amalgamated to become part of the City of Hume in 1994. Various council areas in Victoria amalgamated in the early 1990's.A heavy round brown and gold colour plaque.The President Councillors And Ratepayers of the Shire of Bulla 1866shire of bulla, plaques, local government -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document, 1978
Various documents (purchase, registration, insurance) of Patricia Boyd's (now Davies) regarding purchase of Alfa Romeo Coupe, grey, four seater, 1978 model. Registration AGR 818 in one document and IGR 818 in another. Purchased on 3rd September 1978.Four documents -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Textile - Scrap quilt
Scrap Quilts are quilts, usually pieced, that are made from a wide variety of fabrics, in various colors and designs. The quilt may be made from one Bloc design or different designs. Scrap Quilts can be carefully planned by color and design or improvisational in design.Hand stitched single bed patchwork quilt with a series of patchwork squares made from scrap materials, including clothing. Each square has a central point with narrow strips arranged in the form of a maze. Viewed at an angle and highlighted when photographed, a diamond pattern appears. "Autumn tones dominate the the quilt. most of the pieces appear to come from men's clothing (browns, tweeds, checks). Most squares include a red strip and some pink or lilac pieces from women's clothing or home furnishing fabrics. The backing is a heavier linen fabric (possibly curtain fabric) with predominant colours of green, red, pink and green in a floral design. At the top of the quilt several cotton tabs have been attached to allow the quilt to be hung. These have not discoloured so may be a more recent addition, A gathered border (6cms wide) is on all sides in the same fabric as the backing.linen, scrap quilt, patchwork quilt -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Rotunda, Boroondara General (Kew) Cemetery
Architect and surveyor, Albert Purchas, is believed to be the designer of the cast iron entrance gates (1889), the rotunda (1890) and the surrounding ornamental brick wall (1895–6), as well as various additions to the original 1860 Cottage in the period 1866–1899 including the clock tower.Colour print positive photograph of the restored rotunda, surrounded by graves in the Boroondara (Kew) Cemetery.Nil -
Expression Australia
Papers, Internships at the National Technical Institue for the Deaf
Various papers relating to Judy Egelston-Dodd Co-ordinator National Project on Career Education and Career Awareness Summer Program; and Phil Harper from the Adult Deaf Society of Victoria who received a special internship at the National Technical Institute for the DeafBinder, 29cmHx25cmW -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, Surrey Hills' Progress Associations 1889-2015, 2015
Researched by Ken James for the Surrey Hills Historical Society using material in our collection, files at PROV, Trove research and some material from Ancestry.com.au The various iterations of the Progress Association span the period 1889 to 2015 but not continuously and with slightly differing names.There have been eight Progress Associations in Surrey Hills since 1899. This includes details regarding committee members and issues of concern over this period. They included issues around economic, social and civic betterment. Cloth tape binding of 190 pages with illustrations with includes bibliographical references and an index. community organisations, surrey hills, citizen participation, associations, citizens' associations, community development, civic improvement, (mr) ken james, surrey hills progress association, surrey hills association -
Ballarat Diocesan Historical Commission
Irish Belleek porcelain ware, Breakfast set, c. 1930s
This breakfast set consists of various pieces and was owned by Bishop Daniel Foley and has his personal Coat of Arms printed upon each piece. Bishop Daniel Foley was Bishop of Ballarat from 1916 to 1942 and was cousin to Daniel Mannix Archbishop of Melbourne.This is the only known Belleek crested porcelain breakfast set within Western Victoria.Belleek Breakfast set with Bishop Daniel Foley crest c. 1930. Consists of tea and coffee set and 5 egg cups.glazed transfer ware with printed crest. Stamped 3rd black markbelleek, porcelain, crested china, daniel foley -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - Description of development of the Merlin engine during WW2 and it use in various fighters and bombers, numerous b/w photos of aircraft, engines and cut away drawings of engines ROLLS-ROYCE HERITAGE TRUST THE MERLIN IN PERSPECTIVE-the combat years HISTORICAL SERIES No.2, Alec Harvey-Bailey, ROLLS-ROYCE HERITAGE TRUST THE MERLIN IN PERSPECTIVE-the combat years HISTORICAL SERIES No.2, 1983
Description of development of the Merlin engine during WW2 and it use in various fighters and bombers, numerous b/w photos of aircraft, engines and cut away drawings of engines ROLLS-ROYCE HERITAGE TRUST THE MERLIN IN PERSPECTIVE-the combat years HISTORICAL SERIES No.2Mauve coloured cover with b/w photo of in flight Spitire, Hurricane and Lancaster over seanon-fictionDescription of development of the Merlin engine during WW2 and it use in various fighters and bombers, numerous b/w photos of aircraft, engines and cut away drawings of engines ROLLS-ROYCE HERITAGE TRUST THE MERLIN IN PERSPECTIVE-the combat years HISTORICAL SERIES No.2 -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Documents, Collection of newspaper clippings and handwritten items relating to Ringwood M.U.I.O.O.F. 1909 - 1987, 1909 - 1987
Collected newspaper clippings pasted on paper. Notes on public halls, recreation grounds, I.O.R. and Freemasons.Pages of various sizes, handwritten, some newspaper clippings glued to pages:; 1. I.O.R. 24-Jan.1926; 2. Letter from Mrs Lade to the Mayor; 3. 25-Nov-1987 - History I.O.O.F.; 4. Installations; 5. Public Halls - Recreation Ground Trustees.; 6. Newspaper clippings about I.O.R.; 7. Deb at Masonic Ball 7-Jun-1945 +Additional Keywords: Lade, Mrs -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Taylor
Contents include: 1. 1 photograph copy of 1896 photograph of 'Sunnyside,' (relocated to original mount photo location 2.8.1 EDHS_00404) the home of William John Taylor and family in Bible Street and a request to photograph it in 2009. 2. Information and grave photos for Abraham Taylor, Ann Taylor and Mary Taylor (collated by Harry Gilham). 3. Information and grave photos for William J Taylor, Sarah Jane Taylor and Margaret Taylor (collated by Harry Gilham). 4. Information and grave photos for Robert David Taylor and Charlotte Amelia Taylor (collated by Harry Gilham). 5. 4 photocopies from "The Advertiser" September 1932 "Eltham Reminiscences by R. D. Taylor" Information written by and about R.D. Taylor (1857-1934) , including Taylor was a lifetime resident of Eltham township, a Shire of Eltham Councillor and member of the Rechabite Lodge. He was a woodcutter and a wood-carter, landholder and member of the Methodist Church. 6. Photocopy news article "A place in the sun" by Don Petersen featuring Mary Taylor grave, 19 May 1976 (publication unknown) 7. William John Taylor and Isabella Casey family tree 8. List of members of Taylor family who were Eltham Shire Councillors 9. Photocopy from "Pioneers and Painters: One Hundred Years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall 10. Typed notes with pen markings headed "notes from Ken Eckersall" 11. Research request from Maurie Earl (1988, Nelson, N.Z.) 12. Research request from Greg Taylor (1989, Bunbury, W.A.)Folder of various items: cemetery photographs, photocopies, handwritten notes pertaining to Abraham Taylor Ann Taylor Charlotte Amelia Taylor Lillian Jane Taylor Margaret Taylor Mary Taylor Robert David Taylor Sarah Jane Taylor (nee Bunker) William John Taylor Initially collated by Harry Gilham as part of a file on Eltham Cemetery and Gillam Collection Booklet HG 34 Compiled 1988-2010HG Booklet 34eltham reminiscences, harry gilham collection, r.d. taylor, robert david taylor, sunnyside, w.j. taylor, william john taylor, eltham cemetery, abraham taylor, ann taylor, charlotte amelia taylor, lillian jane taylor, margaret taylor, mary taylor, sarah jane taylor (nee bunker), beard, benjamin thomas taylor, bunker family, charlotte isabel taylor, cochrane family, councillors, crozier, eliza ann taylor, eltham, greg taylor, hudson, isabella casey, joseph taylor, kangaroo ground, mary jane crozier (nee vance), mary jane taylor, moseley, patrick kierce, research (vic.), samuel cameron, sarah taylor (nee bunker), saray taylor, shire of eltham, taylor family, thomas cameron, william crozier, william john taylor the younger, maurie earl -
Federation University Historical Collection
Film - MP4 Video, Mt Helen Library 50th Anniversary Staff Virtral Reunion, 2020, 30/10/2020
Various files relating to a virtual reunion held on 30 October 2020 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Mount Helen Library. These include: * A MP4 video of the 2 hour virtual reunion held to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Mt Helen Library. * video presentation by E.J. Barker * 70s themed food competition (current library staffmembers) * Video presentation of Dulcie Brooke Video Presentation of Deb Lord, Rose Council and Julie mt helen library, mt helen campus, e.j. barker library, dulcie brooke, sue owen, e.j. barker, university women -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Print - Print (reproduction), Will Longstaff, The Immortal Shrine, n.d
CEMA Art collection Previously located in History HouseThe print depicts a night view of a city street. In the foreground are ghosly figures completing a military march along a wide street. On the left side is a large white Remembrance Shrine with three flags hanging on individual flagpoles. In the background are numerous multi-storey buildings with a row of light streetlights in front. The work is completed in various shades of blue and mounted with brown card. Framed with a gold and black frame, the work has an exposed canvas.Front: Brass embossed plate: THE IMMORTAL SHRINE BY WILL LONGSTAFF COPYRIGHT REGISTERED Back: (No inscriptions) -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Painting, Customs House Portland 1849, 1967
CEMA Art collectionThe painting depicts a stone building with red roof. The front of the building features a double staircase which leads from both sides of the building to a central door. On either side of the door is a window. The side of the building features four windows, three of which are covered. To the left of the building are various plants with the roof of a building in the background. To the right of the building is a fence and blue wall. The work has a plain wooden frame with a mount and glass.Front: Customs House Portland 1849 Ruth Denny 1967 (black, hand-written) Back: Sticker: DEAN'S MU 8269 FOR FRAMING 346 LT. COLLINS ST., MELB. No 20438 Yellow sticker: 3032 -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document, Ringwood Technical School-Gene Young (Nee Lancaster): Recollections 1967 - 2005, and some Teacher and Student contacts
Handwritten Recollections (2 Pages) of Gene Young's time as student at RTS, and then as Student Teacher and Teacher. There are also several pages of Teacher and Student contacts Gene has kept in touch with. Both documents are scanned and attached but marked Private and can only be accessed at the Archives or by request after RDHS obtains permission. Also several photocopies of Staff groups in various years which are in other VC records so not rescanned here. rts, ringwood tech -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document, Collection of copies of Maps relating to Wieland Houses and Properties (most undated), plus Document entitle Brian Pump's Orchard and House Locations, 25/2/2008
Collection of A4 photocopies of maps and plans, some with yellow highlighting, showing locations of Wieland properties and house including sub-divisions. Mostly in Heathmont but also Scoresby Most pages are undated and do not have original sources Document 28054 entitled Brian Pump's Orchard and House Locations has notes with maps of various houses with numbers corresponding to those on the included maps and also to those in 28054-003 document -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - HANRO COLLECTION: TWO LADIES AT SPINNING MACHINE
Black and white photograph of two ladies at spinning machine at Hanro factory. Boxes of cones wound behind them. Shelves to right also containing various sizes of spools of thread. Inscriptions: on back - 'On corner (TML) Winding room Hanro. Mrs Dorothy (Gooding) Arichald (sic). Mrs Moroni;, 'Bendigo Historical Society, 'Glad Davis'. "Bendigo Historical Society' (ballpoint pen). 'Glad Davis' TR corner.person, group, employees -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK ''THE POETRY OF EARTH'' BY J.E
Booklet. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. A 48 page booklet of various poems by well known poets. An anthology for lovers of nature compiled by J.E. Published by Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent & Co. Ltd., London. Undated but probably early 1900s. Printed by Bendle & Jowitt Ltd, The Caxton Press, Torquay. Catalogue sticker ''2131 J.E.'' on front cover. Inscription inside back cover, partly rubbed out, not legible.J.E.books, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, poetry, english poets -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NATIONAL TRUST COLLECTION: CHINESE MASONIC HALL, 1968-1974
Chinese Masonic Hall Data Form Letter to the Survey Identification Committee, National Trustr of Australia (Vic) from W. Sou San re that the building is not a Joss house but is a Masonic Formerly a Chineese Grocery Store Three Letters from the National Trust to Mrs R.R. Adams re the building Letter from the National Trust to Mr Denis O'Hoy Various letters between the Bendigo Town Clerk and the National Trustbendigo, buildings, chinese -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO BUSINESSES COLLECTION: ADVERTISING DOCUMENT VARIOUS BUSINESSES
One page document printed on both sides. Two football games taking place between Korong vs Heathcote and Eaglehawk vs Echuca, no dates or place. Various businesses are advertising on the document: Hartleys Hughan's, Semmens Murray's motor garage, R.S. Howard, park View Hotel, W. Irving & T, Doble, Hume & Iser, Webster's, D. Cleary & Sons, Brasier & co. Thomas & Newell, Allan's.bendigo, business, various -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK 'GATHERED MOSS' BY CHARLES FENNER
BOOK: ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 'Gathered Moss' by Charles Fenner. A 183 page hardback book with dust jacket. Essays and articles on various subjects, mainly nature, with 12 drawings. Published by Georgian House, Melbourne in 1946. Printed by Hassel Press, Adelaide. '2204 FEN' catalogue number on spine. Handwritten in ink on flyleaf. 'To the Hon Alec Chisholm with warm personal regards, Charles Fenner June 12, 1946'Charles Fennerbooks, collections, short stories, alec h chisholm collection, charles fenner, nature. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CENTRAL NELL GWYNNE MINE - MINE REPORTS FOR THE CENTRAL NELL GWYNNE MINE
Several typed copies of the Mine Manager's Reports and Financial Statements for the Central Nell Gwynne Gold Mining Company N. L. Dated from 9th February, 1940 to 31st May, 1940. Manager's report mentions work carried out in the main shaft and at the various levels and the mill working satisfactorily. The amount of ore crushed and how much gold was obtained. Reports signed by F. Chenhall, Mine Manager.mine, gold, central nell gwynne, central nell gwynne mine, mine reports for the central nell gwynne mine, f chenhall