Ericsson had designed its first speakerphone in the 1930s, it was in 1959 that the company made a major breakthrough with the development of the Ericovox, according to the website EricssonHistory.com. Until then, speakerphones experienced problems with ambient noise and echoes. The pyramid-shaped Ericovox featured an amplification system that addressed the background noise problems by automatically amplifying the audio in the direction of the speaker, decreasing it in other directions. The Ericovox did not have a handset or a ringer, but could be connected with a telephone, such as the Ericofon. 9http://www.ehow.com/info_12141155_ericsson-phones-1950s.html) Grey plastic loud speaking telephone with dial, three buttons, and a plug to connect to the telephone system. The phone is an Ericovox 1/DBe1225/1 A18 7516telephone, ericovox

Bendigo Advertiser from Saturday January 29, 1972. Article titled: ''If this house could only speak'' by Toora. Looks at some historic buildings in Bendigo.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, historical building

Two sepia Photograph in black frame with white matting. 1. Bunker system cleared 2. US General William Westmoreland speaking with Mick Butlerphotograph, clearing bunker, general westmoreland, c sqn, 1st armoured regiment assoc. inc., mick butler, battle of coral-balmoral

Mr Geoffrey Walker to speak about the Walker Family and Australian Tesselated Tile company, Mitcham. Cutting from Nunawading gazette, 29/3/1995heritage festivals, australian tesselated tile co. pty ltd, nunawading, walker family, wiseman family

Photo appeared in Lakes Post 31.8.1994, P 20Black and white photograph of junior student Daniel Van Ryk speaking about Fathers Day at Lakes Entrance Primary School. Lakes Entrance Victoriaschools

Black and white photograph showing junior student Caitlin Arnold at Lakes Entrance Primary School, speaking about Fathers Day. Lakes Entrance Victoriaschools

Escort for Major General Sir Winston Dugan on his arrival at Melbourne 17 July 1939, to take up the post of Governor of Victoria. Escort comprised Lieutenant HG Fyffe, Sergeant C Thorburn, Trumpeter G Pyle and 12 troopers drawn from the Tocumwal Troop 20th Light Horse Regiment.Historical photograph of Vice Regal escort drawn from a Light Horse Regiment. It is well provenanced and in good condition. It is possibly the last mounted escort in Victoria drawn from serving military.Black and white photograph of three men on foot, two with plumed hats, one in bearskin, speaking with mounted officer in front of mounted escort armed with lances.governor of victoria, dugan winston sir, fyffe h g, thorburn c, pyle g

In July 1909, a modest 12-page booklet was put together by members of the fledgling Old Ruytonians Association (ORA) and distributed to the Ruyton Girls' School community. It was one of their first projects, and their aim was to nurture continuing interest in the School among former and current students. They named it "The Ruytonian." At first, The Ruytonian was produced twice yearly, and always bore a plain cover with a simple name banner. Initially, it was the work of volunteer editors from the ORA, but in 1913 they handed the publication over to the first student editors, Esther Gibson and Lucy Tickell. Since that time, the style and content of The Ruytonian has continuously evolved. The biggest shifts occurred in 1942 when it transitioned to a yearly publication, and in 1969 when it moved to a larger A4 format with a cover image specifically selected for that year.The record has strong historic significance as it pertains to the fourth oldest girls' school in Victoria, Australia. Ruyton was founded in 1878 in the Bulleen Road, Kew, home of newly widowed Mrs Charlotte Anderson (now High Street South). Due to the age of the record dating back to 1924, we can infer it is one of the few remaining complete, intact and original examples of The Ruytonian from this period. Therefore, it can be considered an outstanding representation of its type, and is a reference example for research in early Victorian school history. The record's significance is further enhanced by its exceptionally well-documented provenance, having remained the property of Ruyton Girls' School since its production.Colour publication printed on papyrus coloured paper. 33 pages.Front Cover: " Betty Serle / THE / RUYTON / IAN / RECTE ET FIDELITER. / DECEMBER, 1924 /ruyton girls' school, the ruytonian, kew, old ruytonians association, yearbook, school, publication, girls school, junior school, senior school, journal, students, teacher

Thermometer from Betty Geddes née Harrison of Carlton. Betty Harrison was married to Don Harrison who lived in Blackburn. After marriage they lived in Williams Road, Blackburn. Betty's brother owned the pharmacy in Carlton.Medical (Mercury) Thermometer in silver case.Geddes Pharmacy Carlton 1/2 Minute GHZEAL English Made Guaranteed|Q810 95 100 5 110medicine, nursing

An orange notebook with various pages of hand written notes regarding Constable Ryan. Attached to the front a sticky note that say: to Jim Evans from Betty Jackman.document

Black and white Photograph of Gunner Charlie Hayden and Mike Longley preparing shells for firing at Fire Support Base Betty in Long Binh Province in March 1969photograph, royal australian artillery, long binh

The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989.Black and white photograph of four nurses standing in front of a brick building, Graduates celebration. Not in uniform. Betty Gow, Gay Cotterell, Audrey White, Doreen Crowhurst.northern district school of nursing, pts 3&4

Photograph of a double row of trees near the clubhouse, Lockwood Golf Course, Belgrave Heights. Probably taken by Betty de Coite nee Woods or her parents.

Photograph of a bush road at Belgrave Heights, Lockwood Rd. Heavily treed on the left side. Probably taken by Betty de Coite nee Woods or her parents.

number in album 03553.06Colour photograph Betty Carpenter receiving award from Mary Fencham of Rotary at the 17th Lakes Entrance Garden Club Spring Competition. Lakes Entrance Victoriaclubs, rotary club, function

number in album 03561.01Black and white photograph Vera Gidley, Fred Maxwell, Betty Ray, Mabel Rennie and Councillor Frank Hunter at the opening of Bowls season Lakes Entrance Victoriabowls club, sports

Coloured photo of Chief Executive Officer of City of Whitehorse, Noelene Duff, speaking at the launch of the Valley of the Arts Tourist Map at Schwerkolt Cottage on 6 October 2000.city of whitehorse, duff, noelene, valley of the arts, schwerkolt cottage

It was the first prize in Open Section of competition, September 13 1996, also won the Eric Howie Memorial Debating Trophy and $50 prize.Black and white photograph Megan McColley in school uniform displaying trophies she won at Latrobe Valley Eisteddford Public Speaking Competition. Lakes Entrance Victoriaschools

Colour photo of opening of 125th anniversary at Golden Square Primary School Laurel Street 1189: Barry Goode speaking at microphone, Ron Best seated behind.bendigo, education, golden square primary school

One other copyBlack and white photograph of Albert Lind MP speaking to the crowd at the driving of the first pile to commence construction of the footbridge across Cunninghame Arm Lakes Entrance Victoria.construction, waterways, bridges

Colour photograph"On front of photograph" List of choir members. Teachers: Mrs Lynne Godfrey, Mrs Betty Lynch.

Doncaster and Templestowe News 4 June 1985 with Lou Hill, Bob Ives and Betty Cole

Doncaster and Templestowe News 4 June 1985 with Lou Hill, Bob Ives and Betty Cole

Black and white photo of Line up of People taking part in Queen Carnival in Mitcham Memorial Hall in 1928. A photocopy was donated by Myra Fort of Peel Street Mitcham with a list of the people taking part in the Queen Carnival. Back Row - Jean Lee, Betty McDonald, Lin Ballantyne, Charles Wallace, Orm White, ????, Betty Whelan, Thelma Pratt Centre - Myra Ireland, ????? Eva Ancona, ?????, Mary Markam, May Voutier, Dorothy Watson. Elvie Pratt, Roma Whelan. Bottom/ Front - Lily Ancona, Les Edwards, Dorothy Edwards, Betty McDuff, Isabel McKay, Arthur Cook. Lorna Hill, Ray Crawford (?).mitcham memorial hall, festivals and celebrations, queen carnival 1928, lee, jean, mcdonnell, betty, ballantyne, lin, wallace, charles, white, orm, whelan, pratt, thelma, ancona, lily, edwards, les, hall, lorna, crawford, ray, ireland, myra, eva, markham, mary, voutier, may, watson, dorothy, elvie, roma, mcniff, mckay, isabel, cook, arthur, fort

4 photographs of various Queens including Joan Paulser (sport), Judith Woodyard (hospitals), Barbara Kline (Centenary Queen), Betty Green (RSL), Nov 8 1957caulfield, centenary, beauty queens, paulser, joan, woodyard, judith, kline, barbara, green, betty