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Vision Australia
Leisure object - Object, Playing cards with moon type, 1920-1958
A 52 playing card set with moon type designed by the leading firm of playing card manufacturers in England during this period - Thomas de la Rue & Company. Playing cards with red, black and white design with moon type at top left-hand and bottom right-hand corners in orange metal hinged box. recreation, games -
Wheen Bee Foundation
Publication, Kelly, S., Chippendale, G. M. & Johnston R. D, Eucalypts (Kelly, S., Chippendale, G. M. & Johnston R. D.), Sydney, 1969, 1969
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Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
photograph, Undated c.1916
Rev. F. Charles Bremer (1886 - 1974). Born in Ballarat. Member of the Primitive Methodist Church in Eyre St. Ballarat. Entered the Methodist ministry in 1912. Married Margaret Webb (1886 - 1946) in 1916. Appointments included Hawthorn, Stawell, Preston and Devonport. Methodist Chaplain in the A.I.F., Methodist Chaplain at the Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital. Home Missions 1953 - 1964. Retired to live with his daughter in the U.K. Alfred John Bremer (1893 - 1919) Bank clerk. Contracted anterior poliomyelitis whilst on active service. Died on home leave 1919.Sepia studio portrait of Rev. Frederick Charles Bremmer with his brother Alfred John Bremmer, both dressed in military uniform.rev f. charles bremer, primitive methodist, minister, methodist, chaplain, home missions, margaret webb., alfred john bremer -
Beechworth Honey Archive
Publication, e-book, Observations on the natural history of bees. (Huber, Francis [Francois]). London, 1841, 1841
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Beechworth Honey Archive
Publication, Eucalypts: volume 1. (Kelly, Stan with Chippendale, G. M. and Johnston, R. D.). Melbourne, 1969, 1969
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Greensborough Historical Society
Audio - Gramophone Cylinder, Thomas A. Edison Inc, Are you going to dance, 1920s
Musical number recorded on plastic "Edison" cylinder. 'Blue Amberol Records' was the trademark name for cylinder records manufactured by Thomas A. Edison, Inc. in the US from 1912 to 1929.Plastic gramophone cylinder in blue and gold cardboard caseElizabeth Spencer and Irving Gillette. Edison Blue Amberol Record 1552gramophone cylinder, thomas edison, blue amberol records -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Instrument - Ship Log, Early 20th Century
In times past the only way to measure a ship’s speed was to throw a wood log into the water and observe how fast it moved away from the ship. In the 16th century, the log was fastened to a rope knotted at set intervals. The log was thrown over the stern (back) of the vessel and a crew member counted the number of knots that were paid out in a set time. From this, they could estimate the vessel's speed through the water. This was known as streaming the log and is also the derivation of the knot as a measurement of nautical speed. Various manufacturers of nautical equipment had sought over the years to perfect the operation of determining a ship's speed and it wasn't until Thomas Walker and his son Ferdinand developed a mechanical system that eventually made this task became easy for marine navigators. Thomas Walker & Son were internationally renowned in the manufacturing of ship logs the founding father, Thomas Walker (1805–1871), an engineer in Birmingham, patented his mechanical log in 1878 which was a recording instrument that attached to a rail at the stern of a vessel connected by a long cord with a rotor which was towed behind the ship. The instrument dial then recorded the distance travelled. Thomas Walker first went into business to manufacture stoves at 58 Oxford Street Birmingham. Walker’s self-feeding stove was widely lauded at the Paris Exhibition of 1855, winning a prize medal and kickstarting the first of many notable innovations for the Walker family's manufacturing business. However, it wasn’t until working on an earlier ship’s log model invented by his Uncle that Thomas Walker became interested in the further development of this device, used to ascertain a ship’s speed. Walker continued to improve on the common log for the company of Massey & Sons and these improvements were deemed revolutionary. This log became a firm favourite of the West India Association (a British-based organisation promoting ties and trade with the British Caribbean), being the most common log in use for two generations. It took until 1861 for Thomas Walker and his son, Thomas Ferdinand Walker (1831-1921) to patent the first Walker log of many. Together, with the introduction of the A1 Harpoon Log two years later, they established the Walker Log Business as a force to be reckoned with. By his passing in 1871, Thomas Walker Snr had not only founded a family business with considerable staying power but also instilled a tradition of public service. Having sat as a representative on the Birmingham Town Council for 15 years and played an active role in public works, he was soon given the nickname of ‘Blue Brick Walker’. Much like his father, Thomas Ferdinand Walker changed the face of the maritime industry. His patent of 1897, the ‘Cherub’ log, was a notable departure from the past providing a far more accurate reading and replacing the majority of logs of the age. They were the first to produce an electric log (Trident) and the Walker factory was one of the first to introduce the 48-hour work week for employees.The ship log was invented and made by a significant marine instrument maker and innovator of machinery. It demonstrates the huge leap taken to improve navigational accuracy at sea with an instrument that was in use for decades.Ships Log, Walker Trident electric motor, in wooden box with instructions inside box. The motor dial with electric cord is still inside box.Inscription "Admiralty patent number 3332" and "Walker Trident Electric Ship Log (Mark III), 15-25 volt". On top of lid, hand written, is "G TAYLOR"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, ships log, thomas walker & son, electric ships log, marine navigation, thomas ferdinand walker, ship log -
Vision Australia
Leisure object - Object, Playing cards with Braille, 1920-1958
A 52 playing card set (plus two jokers) with Braille designed by the leading firm of playing card manufacturers in England during this period - Thomas de la Rue & Company. Playing cards with red, black and white design with braille embossing at top left-hand and bottom right-hand corners in (red or blue) metal hinged box. recreation equipment, games -
Orbost & District Historical Society
table cloth, Eaton, Julia (Mrs) nee Thomas, first half 20th century
Julia Eaton was the daughter of George Thomas who lived with his family at Newmerella on Grand View Road until the 1950's. The family was a very well-respected local Aboriginal family.This item is an example of a common domestic item hand made by an Orbost local. It reflects the needlework skills of women in the early to middle 20th century. White/cream coloured soft thread macrame cloth with tassels around the edge.cloth tablewear domestic linen -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, The Apostle, 1979
A newsletter called The Apostle outlining the history of St. Thomas The Apostle Parish, Blackburn.non-fictionA newsletter called The Apostle outlining the history of St. Thomas The Apostle Parish, Blackburn.st. thomas the apostle catholic church blackburn, st. thomas the apostle primary school -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Education Department Certificate
Black and white photo of Education Department Certificate that Thomas McLelland had been 'sufficiently educated'.mclelland, thomas -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Christiana Emma Otterbach, 1972
Nunawading Historical Society Centenary Research for 1972: Christina Emma Otterbach.Nunawading Historical Society Centenary Research for 1972: Christina Emma Otterbach. Also details of grandparent, Thomas Scott and mother Emma Otterbach, nee Scott.Nunawading Historical Society Centenary Research for 1972: Christina Emma Otterbach. otterbach, christina emma, scott, thomas, otterbach, emma, scott, emma -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Ceremorial Object, Cross
White painted wooden cross with 'Parker, Roderick Thomas Ross 218346'. An Australian flag and poppy are attachedParker, Roderick Thomas Ross, 218346parker, roderick thomas ross, cross -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Opening day of Ringwood Mechanics Institute, Maroondah Highway - 1909. Attendees include: Veranda: Roy Thomas, Howard Falconer, W. Foreshaw, --, --, Harry Falconer, --, Rev. H. Greenwood, Mr. Tucker, Mr. R.W.M. Chalmers, Mr. Jack Pollard. Standing Steps: --, Rev. Schules, Mr. A.V. Greenwood. 3rd Row (standing from left): Mr. A. Loughnan, Cr. A.B. Taylor, Mr. W. Unsworth, Mr. Hockin, Mrs. Theo Anderson, Mr. J.B. McAlpin, Rev. J. Nicholson, Mr. Alf Hocking. 2nd Row (Standing from left): Cr. Tulley, Cr. A.B. Taylor, --, --, Mrs. E.E. Walker, Mrs. R.V. Greenwood, --, --, Miss Edgar, --, Capt. Ecklestein. Front Row (Sitting from left): Mr. Gwillam, Architect, Hon. D.E. McBryde, MLC, Mrs. J. Murray, Hon. S. Murray, Premier, Mr. J. Parker, President, Rev. D. Porteous, Hon. W.H. Edgar, MLC, Hon. W.J. Evans, MLC, Mr. T. Brown
Catalogue card reads, 'Opening Mechanics Institute - 1909. Veranda: Roy Thomas, Howard Falconer, W. Foreshaw, --, --, Harry Falconer, --, Rev. H. Greenwood, Mr. Tucker, Mr. R.W.M. Chalmers, Mr. Jack Pollard. Standing Steps: --, Rev. Schules, Mr. A.V. Greenwood. 3rd Row (standing from left): Mr. A. Loughnan, Cr. A.B. Taylor, Mr. W. Unsworth, Mr. Hockin, Mrs. Theo Anderson, Mr. J.B. McAlpin, Rev. J. Nicholson, Mr. Alf Hocking. 2nd Row (Standing from left): Cr. Tulley, Cr. A.B. Taylor, --, --, Mrs. E.E. Walker, Mrs. R.V. Greenwood, --, --, Miss Edgar, --, Capt. Ecklestein. Front Row (Sitting from left): Mr. Gwillam, Architect, Hon. D.E. McBryde, MLC, Mrs. J. Murray, Hon. S. Murray, Premier, Mr. J. Parker, President, Rev. D. Porteous, Hon. W.H. Edgar, MLC, Hon. W.J. Evans, MLC, Mr. T. Brown.' -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - FUNERAL PROGRAMME, 5.9.1966
Pte David John THOMAS was KIA at the Battle of Long Tan. He served in D Coy 6RAR which was awarded the US Presidential Unit Citation for that Battle. Refer Cat No 1870.5 for more service details.Order of Service, 4 pages, folding, printed in purple re the funeral of Private David John THOMAS. Printed on front: 38712 Private David John Thomas 6 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment Killed in Action PHUOC TUY PROVINCE SOUTH VIETNAM 18th August 1966funeral, programmes, 6 rar -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Thomas Matthewson & Co, Elizabeth Docherty (nee Shillinglaw) and John Docherty, c.1905
Elizabeth is wearing Salvation Army choker. THOMAS MATHEWSON AND CO. (1905, December 21). The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), p. 6. Retrieved December 3, 2022, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article19425832"Ada Shillinglaw"marg ball collection, 1897-1918, 1905, elizabeth docherty (nee shillinglaw 1861-1942), john docherty, salvation army, thomas mathewson & co photographers brisbane -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Personal Effects, Cut-throat razor ‘Bengal’, early 20thC
Bengal’ THOMAS RADLEY CADMAN & SONS St. Mary's Road, Sheffield In business at least 1892-1919 Originally a trademark of Luke Cadman, Sheffield, England from ca. 1748-1906. From ca. 1906 - 1953, used by: Thomas Radley Cadman & Sons St. Mary's Road, Sheffield. In business at least between 1892 and 1965. The Cadman family originally came from Derbyshire and settled in the village of Eckington, to the south of Sheffield. Luke Cadman (1727-1788) moved to Sheffield in 1740 and became apprenticed into the cutlery trade. He became a freeman of the Cutlers' Company of Hallamshire in 1748 and was granted the trademark "BENGALL". (Another branch of the family was granted the trademark "SENEGALL"). Two of Cadman's sons followed him into the business. The Cadmans' business was located at various addresses in Sheffield over the years. In the early 1870s Thomas Radley Cadman (1833-1917) took over the firm. By 1933 the firm had diversified into safety razor and pocket knife manufacture. T.R.Cadman & Sons, Ltd. ceased trading in 1965. A man's cut-throat razor that folds to protect the blade inside the handle , 'Bengal'on blade 'BENGAL'cut-throat razors, straight razors, shaving equipment, steel blades, sheffield steel, england, thomas radley cadman & sons ltd., cutlers, steel manufacturers, ‘bengal’ trade mark, early settlers, market gardeners, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, In it's 20th year, 1993
City of Nunawading's family day care celebrates it's 20th year.City of Nunawading's family day care celebrates it's 20th year. Photo: Margaret Thomas with one of her charges Patrick Coutts.City of Nunawading's family day care celebrates it's 20th year.city of nunawading, day care, anthony, kathryn, ramsey, shirley, thomas, margaret, coutts, patrick -
Unions Ballarat
Homebush Boy - A Memoir, Kenneally, Thomas, 1995
Autobiography of Australian author, Thomas Kenneally. From the first paragraph: "For this is not an exhaustive tale of boyhood but of the one reckless, sweet, divinely hectic and subtly hormonal year. That is, in my case, 1952. It seems to outweigh the other years, to be the most succulent and the most dangerous."Autobiographical interest. Relevant to Australian literary history.Paper; book. Front cover: full-colour photograph of a child in a military uniform; white text. Front cover: author's name and title.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, kenneally, thomas, kenneally, thomas michael, memoir, autobiography, 1952 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, George Thomas, Lancia on its side, Greensborough Hill Climb, 07/10/1945
This 1945 photograph of a Lancia on its side in the Greensborough Hill Climb 1945 was taken by George Thomas. It is from the State Library of Victoria collection. [Refer to article in The Western Mail (Perth) on 8th November 1945 page 43. 'Greensborough Hill' may be in Western Australia!] Digital copy of black and white photo.greensborough hill climb 1945, george thomas -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Musical Equipment, Gramaphone Edison c1900, late 19C / early 20C
A Gramophone / Phonogram is a device for the mechanical recording and reproduction of sound. The phonograph was invented in 1877 by Thomas Edison. in USA and Alexander Graham Bell's Volta Laboratory made several improvements in the 1880s and introduced the graphophone, This Edison was donated to CMHs by the family of John Box 1841-1913This gramophone belonged to John Box 1841-1913 an early settler in the area of Henry Dendy's Special Survey Brighton 1841A wooden cabinet with a lift up lid enclosing a turntable , record , trumpet and handle . This cabinet stands on another storage cabinet with shelf and doorEDISONmanufactured objects, music, musical records, long playing records, gramophone, phonogram, wireless, edison thomas, edison pty ltd, electric lights; -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Church attains milestone, 12/09/2008 12:00:00 AM
St Luke's Anglican Church Vermont celebrated a centenary on 5 September 2007.St Luke's Anglican Church Vermont celebrated a centenary on 5 September 2007. Rev. Richard Temby is the present Vicar. Thomas McKeon was the first Vicar at Vermont (Photo).St Luke's Anglican Church Vermont celebrated a centenary on 5 September 2007. st lukes anglican church, vermont, temby, richard, rev., mckeon, thomas, rev. -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Administrative record - Ledgers, Second half of the 20th Century
These ledgers contain the purchase details by various people in the Warrnambool region of items obtained from Thomas Patrick Hyland, a produce merchant and insurance agent with a business in Fairy Street, Warrnambool. One ledger dates from 1955 to 1960 and the other ledger dates from 1970 to 1978.These two ledgers are of interest as a example of a Warrnambool produce store business in the second half of the 20th Century and as a source of information on the purchasers, people living in the Warrnambool area at that time..1 A ledger with brown corded fabric cover, a metal spine with leather trimming and gold strips. Metal screws are inserted into the spine. The pages have red and blue lines and black printing and hand written material. The first few pages have the remnants of an alphabetical index with leather tabs. The ledger is worn and stained. .2 As above without an index or leather tabs. It has metal hinges.warrnambool businesses, thomas hyland produce merchant and insurance agent -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - ARTISTS OF THE BENDIGO GOLDFIELDS
A book titled ' Artists of the Bendigo Goldfields 1852 - 1864 ' by David Thomas. Bendigo Art Gallery, 9 March - 9 April, 1989. Published by the Bendigo Art Gallery, 1989. 32 pgs. (ill.)David Thomasbendigo, gold mining, artists, books, artists, bendigo artists, person, male, female, person, bendigo goldfields, bendigo, goldfields, bendigo history, history, gold, artworks, place, victorian goldfields, victoria, paintings, book -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - JOSEPH DAVIES COLLECTION: LETTER OF CONGRATULATIONS, 02/08/1909
Handwritten letter from the Secretary Thomas Morris of the Walhalla Branch of the Miners Association, dated Aug 2nd 09. The letter congratulating Mr Davis on his daring and heroic act of saving his mate.Thomas Morrismine, gold, joseph davies, joseph davies collection - letter of congratulations, mr davis, walhalla branch of the miners associations, thomas morris -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book, Steavenson Falls-Cumberland Valley Beauty Spot Scenic Reserve Committee of Management, The Big Culvert, 1992
A history of the Big Culvert in the Cumberland Reserve and its link to the Yarra TrackPaperback. Front cover has an old photograph of the big culvert.Marysville, Vic. 3779./ January, 1992. Dear Reader,/ I hope you'll enjoy sharing with me an account of some of the excitement and/ drama of events through history on the old Yarra Track. This Reserve is, of course,/ in the heart of one of the world's great hardwood forests, where generations of my/ family have lived and worked./ Some levels of elevation top the 4000 ft. mark, as it is part of the Great Dividing/Range in Victoria. I have collected just a few aspects of early times and would like/ to say thanks for the encouragement I have received, to write about one of my/ favourite subjects./ Ann Thomas With Best Wishes / Ann Thomas / 12.7.92 Stamp of Marysville & District / Historical Society Inc / P.O. Box 22 / Marysville 3779big culvert, cumberland reserve, yarra track, victoria, history -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Ship Log
Log, taffrail rotor with eyelet attached to rope "T.W. CHERUB 360" Made by " T. Walker and Sons, Birmingham, England". Slight verdigris and patina on surface.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, log, taffrail rotor, t. walker and sons, t.w. cherub 360 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Musical Object, Edison Amberol Cylinder Records, 1900s
Each record has a number and the title of the piece. The artists' names are also mentioned and the length of time it plays. The "record should run 160 revolutions per minute - not faster or slower". .1) Blue Amberol No. 1868 - "Lasca" - F Deprez / Edgar Davenport .2) Amberol No. 999 - "Peggy Gray" - Thurland Chatterway .3) Blue Amberol No.1819 - "Just a Wee Deoch and Doris" - Harry Lauder .4) Blue Amberol No. 12206 - "Killarney" - Violet Oppenshaw. (There is no lid for this record.) .5) Amberol No. 863 - "Winter" / "March Song" - Billy Murray and Chorus .6) Amberol No. 12347 - "By the Sea" - Stanley Kirkby 6 Record cylinders, each in a cardboard cylindrical case.Title of record with its number on the lid of the case. Title stamped on the end face of cylinder. Detailed Copyright information - 1900 by the National Phonograph Co., Orange, New Jersey, U.S.A.amberol, thomas edison, cylinder records, national phonograph company, blue amberol -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Certificate - Prize Certificate Rutherglen and Murray Valley Agricultural & Horticulture Society, 1906 (Exact)
Certificates won by J G Scott at Rutherglen Show. 32.8 First Prize - Six Pansies (Distinct Varieties), Blue.Prize certificate for 1906, Rutherglen & Murray Valley Agricultural & Horticultural Society. Blue certificate with gold printing. First Prize certificate won by J G Scott at Rutherglen Show for Six Pansies (Distinct Varieties),"Rutherglen and Murray Valley / Agricultural & Horticultural Society / Twenty Seventh Annual Exhibition / Wednesday, 24th October, 1906" / "A.H. Thompson, Secretary"rutherglen show, rutherglen & murray valley agricultural & horticultural society, j g scott -
Federation University Art Collection
Work on paper - Printmaking - Lithograph, Gill, Samuel Thomas, Creswick Creek (Near Ballarat) from Spring Hill, 1887
In 1887 Creswick had a population of around 25,000 people during the gold rush but now is only about 1/10th of its original size. This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 2000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Framed hand coloured lithographic print from Wither's 'History of Ballarat' showing two diggers looking over Creswick Creek. A scar tree is depicted in the left foreground. The work was published in the 1887 History of Ballarat by W.B. Withers. art, artwork, creswick, samuel thomas gill, s.t. gill, f.w. niven, available, lithograph, printmaking, scar tree, near ballarat, spring hill, scarred tree