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Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Newsletter, No. 191 March 2010
Contents: • Next meeting, guest speaker; Dr Andrew Lemon: They’re Racing at . . . Eltham! • Annual General Meeting • They’re Racing at . . . Eltham! • The Thomas Sweeney Walk • Kangaroo Ground Excursion • Eltham – The DIY Years by Diana Bassett-Smith • Book Launch; “Eltham’s Serious and Their Neighbours” by Ken and Laurel Eckersall • Donations to the Society The Shire of Eltham Historical Society was formed in October 1967. The first newsletter of the Society was issued May 1978 and has been published continuously ever since on a bi-monthly basis. With the cessation of the Shire of Eltham in late 1994, the Society's name was revised to Eltham District Historical Society and this name first appeared with issue No. 103, July 1995. The collection of the Society's newsletters provides a valuable resource on the history of the Society's activities, office bearers and committee members, guest speakers and subjects of historical interest pertinent to the former Shire of Eltham and the Eltham District.A4 photocopied newsletter distributed to membersnewsletter, eltham district historical society, shire of eltham historical society -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - Gallaher's Genuine Irish Snuff
Gallagher's was a tobacco factory established in 1857 by Thomas Gallagher in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It's continual expansion, saw it become the largest tobacco factory in the world by the 20th century. It held a Royal Warrant for 122 years until it was revoked by the Queen in 1999. The Belfast factory was closed in 1988 although it no longer remained in the Gallagher family. Gallaher's Genuine Irish Snuff, small tin boxGallaher's Genuine Irish Snuff, by Gallaher's Limited, Irelandsnuff taking, small tin box -
Federation University Historical Collection
Memorabilia - Honour Board, Edgar Bartrop Memorial Scholarship Honour Board, 1980s
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV) Ballarat branch were sponsors of the Edgar Bartrop Memorial Scholarship which was awarded at the Ballarat School of MinesTimber honour board with square columns on the left and right and a triangular top. Names awarded the Edgar Bartrop Memorial Scholarship are painted onto the honour board in gold. Those awarded the scholarship were: 1984 - Wayne Jenkins and Ken Leishman 1985 - Ricky Carr and Michael Humphrey 1986 - Nelson Thomas and Jamie Holloway 1987 - Debra Medwell 1988 - David Hunneybell 1989 - David Addey 1990 - Catherine McCann 1991 - Rick Britton 1992 - Sally Lee and Karen Findlay 1993 - Joanne Schaper 1994 - David L. Stevens 1995 - No award 1996 - Jason Ryder edgar bartrop, wayne jenkins, ken leishman, ricky carr, michael humphrey, nelson thomas, jamie holloway, debra medwell, david hunneybell, david addey, catherine mccann, rick britton, sally lee, karen findlay, joanne schaper, david stevens, jason ryder, real estate institute of victoria, scholarship -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Visit of the Chinese Commissioner to the Ballarat School of Mines, 13 November 1906, 23/11/1906 (exact)
The Chinese Imperial Commissioner, Hwang How Cheng, visited Australia at the request of the Chinese Emperor for the purpose of establishing Chinese consulates in the Commonwealth. He visited Ballarat at the request of Ballarat’s Chinese community. The newspaper reported that it was hoped the Commissioner would visit the Ballarat School of Mines “where the knowledge he would get would probably be of the utmost usefulness in the development of the great resources of China.” The Commissioner was accompanied by interpreter Ah Ket (Melbourne barrister and solicitor), and met by members of Ballarat’s Chinese community, including Dr Wong Chock Son. Apparently the Chinese Commissioner wanted to visit SMB because of its international fame relating to education in mining. From the SMB Letter book (Cat. No. 436) comes the following which suggests the Commissioner was based in Adelaide) '17th November 1906 His Excellency, Hwang How Cheng Chinese Commission Adelaide May it please your Excellency By this post I have the pleasure in forwarding for your Excellency's kind acceptance (and one for Mr. When) copies of the photograph taken of your recent visit to the School of Mines. I trust they will serve a pleasing memento of what, I hope, was a pleasant visit to our Golden City. Yours Faithfully Fredk Martell Director' The visit was reported in the Ballarat Star in 14 November 1906:- The Chinese Imperial Commissioner, Hwang Hon Cheng, who recently arrived in Victoria on behalf of the Chinese Government, paid a visit to Ballarat last evening, and was entertained by his fellow countrymen at a dinner at the Bow Leong rooms, Main street. The commissioner, who came up by the express, was accompanied by his secretary and Mr Ah Ket, the well-known Chinese barrister, of Melbourne; but some disappointment was expressed by the fact that he did not wear his official robes, being attired in the more sombre European dress. Mr W. D. M’Kee presided at the dinner, on the invitation of the Bow Leong Society, and in addition to representative Chinese residents, three were also present the mayor of the city (Cr. J. J. Brokenshire), Crs. R. Pearse, G. Crocker (City), J. R. Elsworth, A. Mackenzie, J. A. M’Neil, A. Levy, G. Bunting, F. Penhalluriack (Town), Col. Williams, Mr. J. Gent, Messrs. F. J. Martell (director of the School of Mines), A. W. Hager (president of the Orphan Asylum), A. Kenny (superintendent), R. G. Fitzgerald (clerk of courts at Ballarat East), J. Trethowan, A. A. Buley, Serg Dalton, and others. Apologies were received from the mayor of the town Revs. J. West Lau, Dr Cairns, Hon. J. Y. M’Donald, L. Lederman, C. C. Shoppee and others. The gathering was a very cordial one, and the hospitality of the Chinese was greatly appreciated. After the loyal toasts, “The King” and “The Emperor of China,” had been honoured, the chairman extended a hearty welcome on behalf of the society and others to the commissioner. Mr M’Kee said he was privileged to speak in behalf of the Chinese. There was a warm feeling of friendship between them and himself, and his services were always at their command. If he were in China he would desire that a similar compliment would be extended to him. They were all pleased the Emperor of China had sent the commissioner to establish consulates in Australia with a view of the empire understanding the feelings of Australasia better than they did at present. He hoped the commissioner would have opportunity of visiting some of their industries, as they desired him to gain all the scientific and practical knowledge of those industries that he could. The toast of “The Commissioner” was proposed by Col. Williams who expressed pleasure at the visit of a gentleman of education and attainments to look into the condition of the scions of China in Australia. He hoped the commissioner would carry away a correct impression. In Australia they had nothing to conceal; they hoped to be understood. (Applause.) No intelligent man had the temerity to condescend to patronise China, one of the richest countries in the world, with a civilisation dating back thousands of years. In the matter of population alone it was equal to one-third of the world. They heard a lot about the “awakening of China.” They hoped it would be humane, just, and considerate if it had power. He hoped the commissioner would be satisfied with what he saw. The law of filial relation to the children was strictly observed in China, and he did not know whether it would not be a good thing if they had a little more of that religion here. It would be a fair thing to tell the commissioner that while he might inquire into the labour laws, the basis of these laws was not a desire to oppress but to enable every man to obtain the same conditions they expected from their own people. If he gained that impression he felt they would be fairly treated. (Applause.) Mayor Brokenshire supported the toast. They had, he said, in the Chinese a most law-abiding people. Their behaviour was an example to the British citizens. They were quiet, inoffensive men, and they toiled hard, even on Sundays. (Laughter.) Mr Ah Ket; That is what the government does with the railway employees. (Laughter.) The Commissioner replied through Mr Ah Ket, who in a graceful speech acknowledged the toast. The commissioner had, he said been delighted with what he had seen of the country – he believed it to be one of the finest in the world – and he greatly appreciated the hospitality extended to him. (Applause.) The Chairman proposed the toast of “The health of Mr Ah Ket,” and paid a tribute to his ability. It was satisfactory to see that he had risen to such a position, and it might be that in the future he would be asked to occupy a position on the bench. (Applause.) Mr Ah Ket, in response, said he had not come prepared to make a speech. He had come to Ballarat to have a quiet evening with his friends, and as soon as he arrived he had been whirled away in a motor car to a place where he found an aggregation of East and West. He was pleased to see them commingled at the festive board. That suggested the idea that East and West could meet together without friction. Misunderstandings arose only because men were superficial. If they threw off outer garments they would know each other better. He looked forward to the time when nations would understand each other. It was by an interchange of visits that such things could be accomplished, and nations would then live at peace with each other. (Applause.) Other toasts were also honored. Twelve men pose for a photograph on the stairs of a building at the Ballarat School of Mines. Back row left to right: A.D. Gilchrist (Prof. of Engineering), B. Whittington (Mathematics, Physics), Thomas S. Hart (Prof. of Geology and Mining), J.M. Sutherland (Electrical Engineering) Front row left to right: Dr Wong Chock Son (Ballarat), Fred. J. Martell, Alfred Mica Smith, Ah Ket esq (Melbourne Barrister), His Excellency Hwang How Cheng (Chinese Commissioner), Wen Esq (Secretary), Alderman Grase (mayor of Brisbane), Grase Esq (Ballarat).ballarat school of mines, alfred mica smith, fred martell, j m sutherland, a d gilchrist, b whittington, thomas hart, wong chock son, ah ket, hwang how cheng, chinese, chinese commissioner, international, new classrooms, administration building, a building -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)
Photograph album: CTC 1978, Photograph album of Special occasions at Collingwood Technical College 1978
Photo album with an European City scene on the cover. Label on the spine 'Special occasions at CTC'. Photos date from 1978 and include Joe Barberis, Ian Scott, Bert Eastman, Harry Rothwell’s retirement dinner, Len Watts, Colin Ferris, Trevor Cook, Warwick White, George Thomas, John Roberts, Jim Hunter, Bill Fletcher, John Barry, Laurie Bayley, Bill Moore, Jim Hartney, David Mitchell, Cliff Ashworth, Ron Ritchie, Bill Roebuck, Ruth Kerr, Bev Attwater, Elaine Parsons, JDHarris awards, John King, Mike Heverin.collingwood technical college, staff, presentations, nmit -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Rose Family, 1920 - 1942
Four sepia photographs copied from originals. .01 - Photograph of Roland Thomas Rose in car and son Frank William (Bill) Rose beside car c 1925. .02 - Hilda Annie Rose outside 168 Ross Street - R T Rose Licenced grocer c 1930 .03 - Brian Hanson (donor's uncle) and Bill Rose with unknown man outside wooden doors of 168 Ross Street c 1941 .04 Sadie Ford and Bill Rose c 1942 in backyard of 168 Ross Street (donor's father and great aunt)Names and dates on back of photosbuilt environment - commercial, business and traders - wine and spirits, roland thomas rose, frank william rose, bill rose, sadie ford, ross street, r t rose - licenced grocer, ballarat invalid stout, brian hansen -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - THOMAS WILLIAMS DENTIST 'PREMIER ' APPOINTMENT BOOK ' X 2 DATED 1926 & 1929 '
2 x hard covered books- - Thomas Williams Dentist 'PREMIER ' APPOINTMENT BOOK ' dated 1926 & 1929 / 1926 Maroon ' With the Compliments of B.N. Pty Ltd ' in gold letters/ - diary and appointment book / black and white photos of Dental equipment and adverts / 'Wholly set up and printed in Australia by Arthur Norwood , 429 Kent St , Sydney / 1929 black with gold letters , glossy red and gold inside covers , page 2 written in pencil 'Thos Williams Dentist . 275 Hargreaves St Bendigo / black and white photos of Dental equipment and advertsbendigo, business, thomas williams dentist, hargreaves street. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - H. A. & S. R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: CONTRACT OF SALE
Contract of sale of land dated 4th December, 1956 between Sandhurst & Northern District Trustees as executor in the estate of Catherine Beatty - deceased (seller) and Mr. A. F. & Mrs. A. Thomas (purchaser). Solicitor for purchaser Hogan & Hogan. Property: land being Crown allotment 466 section H parish of Sandhurst, County of Bendigo, land described in certificate of title volume 3047 folio 359 and situate No. 20 Hallam Street, Bendigo together with 5 roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry outbuildings, also all linos, blinds, curtains and lamp shades. Price 1,425 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - H.A. & S.R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: CONTRACT OF SALE
Contract of sale of real estate dated 13th December, 1961 between Mr. J.H. & Mrs. H.M. Hinck (vendor) and Mr. I. P. Simpson (purchaser). Solicitor for vendor: Messrs Watson, James & Rogers, Bull Street, Bendigo. Solicitor for purchaser Messrs. Watson, James & Rogers, Bull Street, Bendigo. Property Cnr. Lockwood Road & Thomas Street, Kangaroo Flat being allotment 29F of section 16 at Kangaroo Flat held under Residence licence Registered number 01686/129, together with all buildings and erections thereon. Price 1,800 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - FRENCH MUSIC IN THE XIX CENTURY BY ARTHUR HERVEY
French Music in the XIX Century by Arthur Hervey. Inside front cover photo of Corporal P.T. Knight whose death in France has just been announced. Mr. Knight was an employee of Allan's, Mitchell Street, Bendigo. He left Australia with the 8th reinforcement for the 6th Brigade. He was well known and much esteemed in Bendigo. He was the solo violin with the Bendigo Lyric Orchestra, also a member of the Military Band, Bendigo. On opposite page: London College of Music, Bendigo local prize presented to Percy Thomas Knight, December 1910 for excellence in Theory of Music section junior honours.books, music -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - FOSTER AND WILSON COLLECTION: VIOLIN CERTIFICATE
Large cream, beige and green certificate awarded to Miss M Foster for First Prize in the Violin Solo Open at the Austral Literary and Debating Society's Annual Musical, Elocutionary, and Literary Competitions. Bendigo, 1908. Certificate has angels at the top, one with a harp and one writing. There is a lady at each side and one at the bottom, all dressed in robes. There are decorations of leaf and scroll work designs. Certificate signed by M. ?, President and Thomas Byrne, General Secretary. On the back of the mounting cardboard is a label: D. G. Coope & Son Fine Art Gallery Mitchell Street Bendigo.document, certificate, music, foster & wilson collection, violin certificate, miss m foster, austral literary and debating society competitions bendigo 1908, thomas byrne -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - HARRIS COLLECTION: DR LIVINGSTONE HIS LIFE AND ADVENTURES
Bitters / lamplough's pyretic saline /Thomas Smith and sons Established 1848 / collin's cordial cephalic snuff / Keatings insect powder Keatings cough lozenges. Inside is a Musical clipping which gives a current date of 27.5.1850 The book may be dated 1856 - 'One of the last great facts recorded among the memorabilia of the year 1856 ….Floral patterned cloth - covered book Circa late 1800's ? ''DR LIVINGSTONE - HIS LIFE AND ADVENTURES'' (BELONGING TO G D HARRIS - AXEDALE 62 pages.the front and back covers contain adverts on pink coloured paperperson, individual, harris -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, W Edmends, Grade 2, Kew State School, 1915
Kew Primary School is the oldest school in Kew and was established on November 1, 1870. It predates the commencement of State education with its genesis lying in the year the colony was founded, namely, 1851. Nicholas Fenwick was recognized as the founder of Kew when he purchased an area of 122 acres (Lot 87) on which Kew Primary School now stands.Grade 2, Kew State School, 1915. One student, Ray Watson, front row, sixth from left is identified by an arrow and cross. Inscriptions front: "Kew State School. Grade 2. Year 1915. Ray Watson. Presented to the Kew Historic Society by Ray Watson, Oct 1978." Inscriptions reverse: "KH-229. Kew State School, Melbourne, Victoria. Grade 2 1915. Teacher Miss Thomas. Albert Raymond Watson. Age 7 years. Mrs Ivory's brother."kew state school, kew primary school -- peel street -- kew (vic.), schools -- kew, government schools -- kew (vic.) -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1890s
The Langley family (see inscription ).Photo show a group of four men, three women and a boy. Some are seated and some are standing. All are wearing hats. They are in a bushy area with many trees behind them. A gate can be seen in the background."The Langley family, Arthur L. Charles (Sen) b.1853 Dad,Alice Maria (Freeman) b.1855 (Mum), Walter, Lucy & friends. Halls Gap late 1890's. Lucy m 1907 C/E to Thomas Waldron, Bellfield, Halls Gap by John William Davison (Vicar of Stawell)." written on back in blue pen.people, langley -
Melbourne Legacy
Certificate - Document, certificate, Presidents' Certificate
Lt-Colonel J.H.P. Eller was the second President of the Melbourne Legacy Club and followed H.E Cohen, the Foundation President. Eller's year of office was devoted chiefly to the consolidation of membership and is notable as a period when new ideas regarding the Club's future began to be entertained. The principle of "Preference to Returned Soldiers" and finding employment for them was no longer so important and it was recognised that a wider meaning might be given to the term "Legacy" by the undertaking of active work amongst the children of deceased soldiers. (Blatchford, Claude. 'Legacy: the story of the Melbourne Legacy Club'. Melbourne, W.D. Joynt, 1932. p.22)Presented to Peter Eller in recognition of his presidential service, a tradition which has continued to the present day for all retiring presidents.Rectangular in shape, clear glass, cardboard fawn coloured border, certificate white cardboard, black metal frame. Back, brown paper, brass coloured hanging wire."Melbourne Legacy Club, Presidents' [sic] certificate, J.H.Peter Eller, Year of Office 1924-1925 In commemoration of your service to Legacy, more especially in the office of president, this Certificate is presented with the sincere regard and thanks of fellow Legatees." Thomas W. White President Frank J. Doolan Secretary Written in black ink. Legacy badge at top centre.service award, past president -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book, Life of Samuel Wilberforce, 1888
This book was awarded to James Thomas Hargreaves for first prize for arithmetic in the sixth form in 1889. James enrolled in Ballarat College in 1889 at the age of 17. In the original resister the parent/guardian listed is sister, Miss Eliza Hargreaves with the address being P.O Wallace. The register also notes that the previous school was Matriculation Class, High School.Presbyterian educators placed great value on a classical education matched with diligence in study. Book prizes were highly regarded and academic success admired. In the school’s early years prizes were ordered direct from London and had the school crest embossed in gold on the front or back cover. Many of the prizes given in early years were returned to the school to equip the Weatherly Library when it opened in 1936.Bound in black calf with marble edging. Six raised bands on spine with gold decoration; gold writing on second compartment with red calf; College crest embossed on front cover; black and white frontise piece, end papers marbled, slight foxing on pages, 437 p.Book plate inside front cover: college crest/ Arithmetic/ Sixth Form,/ First Prize./ Awarded to/ Jas Hargreaves/ Christmas, 1889.james-thomas-hargreaves, book-prize, arithmetic, 1889, ballarat-college, eliza-hargreaves, matriculation-class-high-school. -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Medal Set (set of 3)
Thomas Richard Cook Service number: 1732 Rank: Private Roll title: 1 Infantry Battalion - 1 to 8 Reinforcements (December 1914 - August 1915) Conflict: First World War, 1914-1918 Date of embarkation: 10 April 1915 Place of embarkation: Sydney Ship embarked on: HMAT Argyllshire Ship number: A8 Set of WW1 medals issued to T. R. Cook, note DCM + MM not included. 1) The 1914-1915 Star. Awarded for service on the establishment of a ship or unit in a theatre of war. A member awarded the 1914 Star could not be awarded the 1914-15 Star (this award). 2) British War Medal. Awarded for service as follows: • Navy - for 28 days mobilised service or to those who lost their lives in active operations before completing that period, between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918. • Army and Air Force - entry into a theatre of war on duty, or who left places of residence and rendered approved overseas service between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918. • Mercantile Marine - at least six months service between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918. 3) The Victory medal. Awarded for service as follows: • Navy - those who were mobilised and rendered approved service either at sea between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918 or on the establishment of a unit within a theatre of military operations. • Army - those who served on the establishment of a unit in a theatre of war. • Air Force - those who served on the establishment of a unit in a theatre of war outside the UK, served with an operational unit in the UK or overseas and had been actively engaged against the enemy, been employed in flying new aircraft to France or served on the complement of aircraft-carrying ships. A member Mentioned in Dispatches for service during World War 1 wears a bronze oak leaf on the ribbon. Only one emblem is worn no matter how many times a member may have been 'mentioned' 1) 1914-15 Star: Star with crown on top, with crossed swords, embossed with "1914-15" on obverse side, "1768/ Gnr T R Cook/ 1/Bn. A.I.F." 2)King George head and mounted warrioir on obverse. 3)Winged Brittania and obverse "The Great/war for/civilisation/1914-1919"medals, 1914 15 star, british war medal, victory medal, ww1 medals -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, St Joseph's Convent in Patrick St
Saint Joseph’s Convent Patrick Street once the family home of the Kinsella family. The house was built in 1900 by architect M. Ryan and building contractor A. J. Barnes for Thomas Kinsella who occupied the home till he died in 1902. The Kinsella family later sold the house to the Catholic Church and was occupied by the Sisters of St Joseph. 3 Black & White photographs of a brick home with slate roof. The veranda has iron posts and iron lacework. The second photo of the house show St Patrick's Catholic Church located next to the house. The third photo is an enlarged photo of the house & church view.stawell dwelling -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Script, Robin Boyd, The Flying Dogtor. Episode 45 Mystery Lane, 1963
The Flying Dogtor was called by Sir Thomas Persian, the Minister to the Snowy Mountains Scheme. His help was required to solve the problem of a sea-serpent or lake monster that was threatening to harm the scheme. The Dogtor saw the serpent in the distance across the lake. Then he was taken to a shiny new blue submarine. He stepped into it to explore alone into the mysterious lake.The Flying Dogtor" series was broadcast on Australian Television Network (later becoming the Seven Network) between February and April 1964 (see item D254 for schedule).Typewritten, carbon copy, foolscap, 2 pagesMultiple handwritten pencil edits and additions.the flying dogtor, robin boyd, crawford productions, manuscript -
Lake Bolac & District Historical Society
Black and white photograph, Lake Bolac, original tennis court, 1895
The original tennis court at Lake Bolac in 1895 was located at the Recreation Reserve behind the linear development along the main road. This was a grass court, lines were clearly painted and the tennis-net was a chicken-wire fence. In the photograph are from left; Eva Veale, Alice Veale, Thomas Ward, Annie Veale and William Veale jr.lake bolac, tennis, veale, ward -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1978 - 79
The Ventnor School had its beginning in the Ventnor Hall, which was built by parents of the children. It was opened on 5th May 1915 and Miss Ruby Bright was the first Head Teacher. Later an area was purchased from Mr Thomas Jones and a new school was erected at a cost of £790.2.6. The school was occupied on 6th September 1923 and was un staffed in 1964.Photograph of old Ventnor State School No. 3895 and Shelter Shed. Man with dog in foreground.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, schools, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, ventnor state school -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Eltham - Interior of the living room at Sweeney's, 1971
Sweeney's, originally Culla Hill, a former homestead, located on a site bought from the crown in 1842 by Irishman Thomas Sweeney. The cottage is important in the history of Eltham and of architectural interest as an example of a Colonial Style dwelling. The Living room shows a wooden door and floor with rug. A window to the left, two seats and a book case. This was the home of V.C. Burston.This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book, "Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, eltham, sweeney's cottage, v.c. burston -
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History
Cannula placement set, Bardic, c. 1980
Cholera swept a deadly path through Europe in 1832. Irish physician, William O’Shaughnessy, proposed treating patients with saline infusions and Dr Thomas Latta of Leith, successfully applied the treatment. The intravenous route is the fastest way to deliver fluids and medications through the body. Today, fluid therapy is one of the most widespread interventions in acute medicine. Clear plastic strip adhered to white paper backing, forming a sealed packet containing a cardboard backing board, with a cannula attached.Stamped in black ink on 3929.1: CAT: / NO. 1966 / CATHETER: 14 GA. / .058 I.D. / 5 1/2 IN. / 0182037 Stamped in black ink on 3929.2: CAT: / NO. 1967 / CATHETER: 16 GA. .044 I.D. / 5 1/2 IN. / 0189037intravenous, cannula, fluid therapy, william o'shaughnessy, thomas latta -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - high chair, not known
Child's high chair. First used 1922 by Edith Mottram (nee Smith).Passed on to Cecil Wilfred Smith (brother of Edith) who migrated to Australia in 1927 and used by children Frederick and Victor. Used by Frederick's children Karen (b 1979) and Robert (b 1959). Used by Karen's children Thomas (b1988) and Emma (b 1991)Wooden painted blue high chair. Also converts to low chair - four wheels on feet for easy movement. First used in 1922. Laminex tray top added in 1959.furniture, domestic-nursery -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, Murray Views, Murray Views No. 51 Sturt St Ballarat, 1955c
Murray Views Postcard No. 51, of No. 30 passing the Sturt St shelter stop at Grenville St. Has Gear Chemist, Thomas's Gifts, Millegrens Union Hotel, Ballarat Gas Company, Patersons stores and on the Mechanics Institute Building, signs for Davies Bread and Robur Tea. Has another single trucker tram stored in the City Loop.Has a strong association with a Melbourne tram driver who assembled the scrap book and series of photos of Ballarat trams at the time of closure and with the collector of the 2nd card - Keith Kings.Postcard contained with Reg item 5988, a Stamford Kiwi School Scrap Book - card covers, 23 sheets, spiral bound, titled "Ballarat", prepared by Ellen Butland of Auckland following the closure of the SEC Ballarat Tramway system.In ink on rear of 2nd copy - "Ballarat No. 30 in Sturt St looking west over Grenville St, City" and the "KSK Collection" stamp.trams, tramways, ballarat, sturt st, city loop, tram 30, grenville st -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE, FRAMED, c.1918
Thomas Henry COLE No 2297 enlisted in the AIF in 4th reinforcements 38th Bn on 6.10.1916 age 37 years 8 months. Embarked for England 20.10.1916, embark for France 28.3.1917, WIA 18.4 1917 GSW’s arm, leg and buttock, RTA 8.11.1918 for discharge re wounds, discharged from the AIF 5.6.1919 medically unfit.Wooden frame, green border with glass front. Oval picture insert of soldier at bottom of photo. Appreciation Certificate to Private T H Cole.Presented to Private T H COLE by the People of Epsom. In grateful appreciation of his services for King & Country in the Great War. Dated 1.2.1919.documents - certificates, frame accessories -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Application register, Electric Supply Town of Port Melbourne, 1913
Applications and connections for electricity supply 1913-1925. Dark green cover with brown leather spinelocal government - town of port melbourne, local government - city of port melbourne, utilities - electricity -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book - Port Melbourne Council, Electric Supply collector's cash book, 1913 - 1915
Council Electric Supply collectors cash book. Town of Port Melbourne. October 1913 to June 1915local government - town of port melbourne, electric supply -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Erik C Abramsom, "Sailing Ships of the World", 1992
"Sailing Ships of the World" A 207 page book of sailing ships of the world with a forward by HRH the Prince of Walestransport - shipping, beken of cowes -
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History
Weapon - Blow pipe, Mah Meri, c. 1936
Used by the Mah Meri people, Kuala Langat, Selangor (Malaysia), 1936. While Malaysian, this blow-gun is analogous to that used by Indigenous groups from South America with curare. The gun is of bamboo, with a highly polished inner tube of the same. The darts are reeds, made directional by knobs of a tudor wood, with poison made from the ipoh tree and the Strychnos vine The blowpipe examined in this report consists of a long bamboo tube with engraved floral motifs on the outside and a second bamboo tube inside. The mouthpiece is attached to the inner tube and the whole piece can be removed from the outer casing. There is a quiver, filled with darts, a small poisons receptacle, and a single dart and hollow bamboo tube, stored outside the quiver. The objects were donated as a whole to the museum in 1948 by Dr Thomas Edward Marshall. The engravings on the outer case originate from the Mah Meri community in Kuala Langat, Selangor, Malaysia. The floral ‘motif is of a vine with small incisions to reflect the properties/identity of the plant (poisonous/harmful)’. These motifs are generally handed down through the generations and can be used for kinship identification. They are also believed to enhance the performance of the blowpipe. The outer casing is made up of several pieces of bamboo fused together. Broken or damaged blowpipes were not discarded. Broken sections of a pipe could be removed and replaced as required, and the observably different bamboo sections suggest this has taken place at some point. Sap from the perah tree is used to seal or glue the pieces together and the glue is reversible by heating. The Mah Meri created a poison from the ipoh tree for use in hunting. The poison acted swiftly to kill the animal and did not result in secondary poisoning. The way in which the Mah Meri hunted is analogous with other blowpipe hunting practices elsewhere in the world. Blowpipe hunting practices represent a starting point for the introduction of standardised muscle relaxants into surgery during the 20th Century. In parts of South America, plant poisons were used to tip the darts and kill prey. These poisons are known as curare. The crucial ingredient in curare was Chondrodendron tomentosum root. Raw curare formed the basis for Intocostrin, the first standardised, mass produced muscle relaxant. The introduction of muscle relaxants dramatically changed surgery, allowing for more precise surgery and better patient outcomes. Bamboo blowpipes can be found in many museum and heritage collections, particularly those with strong colonial origins or influence. Blowpipes from Borneo seem to be well represented, along with those from Guyana. Blowpipes from Malaysia appear to be less common. More research is required to establish the rarity or representativeness of the blowpipe. Ownership of the blowpipe can be traced back from the museum to Dr Thomas Marshall. It has also been established the blowpipe’s point of origin is among the Mah Meri people of Kuala Langat, near Kuala Lumpur. There is no information regarding the way in which Marshall came into possession of the blowpipe. Provenance cannot be fully established. Despite these difficulties, the blowpipe represents a full set of hunting implements. It is accompanied by a quiver, also decorated with a floral motif, a set of bamboo darts, and a poison receptacle. The quiver also has a waist strap which enabled the owner to strap it to themselves, preventing its loss while hunting. Each object within the set is in good condition, although the inner tubing is beginning to split lengthwise and should not be removed from its outer casing. While the blowpipe and accompanying objects are not of South American origin, the techniques and poisons used are analogous and this object has high interpretative capacity. Hollow bamboo blowpipe with mouthpiece at one end. Two different types of organic fibre have been used at difference points along the shaft to secure different segments of the blowpipe. The item consists of two tubes a thin and unpolished inner tube that has degraded and can no longer be removed, and a polished and decorated outer casing. The outer casing is made up of different sections of polished bamboo, some pieces have developed a deep red hue which is likely the result of prolonged polishing and regular heating over many years, other sections are a lighter yellow indicating that they are newer pieces of bamboo. The entire outer tube is covered in a varied sequence of genomic patterns. The exact meaning of these patterns is unknown however they are passed down through family lineage, the exact family of origin is unknown. Connected to the mouthpiece if it is removed from the inner casing is a piece of cloth with the numbers 2241 written in black ink, their purpose is unknown.curare, malaysia, bamboo