Since the founding of the Association for the Advancement of the Blind in 1895, an annual report has been produced detailing the work undertaken by the association during the year.1 volume of various pagings, illustrations.

Lace belonged to Rob Innes' mother Miriam Effie (Drury) Born 1895. It might have belonged to her mother born 1856.Lappet head dress made with Maltese lace. Long deep cream coloured piece with edge of Maltese cross shaped medallions on all sides. There is a gathering at each end.lace making, handicraft, lappet head dress

This is a collection of documents (licences etc) of the Bogong Hotel at Tawonga from its beginning in 1895 to its demise by fire on 5th December 2011.The Bogong Hotel was an iconic country pub with an interesting history. It was burnt down in 2011.Green plastic covered spirax book with 10 plastic envelopes displaying written and photographic information on both sides. See also KVHS 0963; 0965; 0991; 0992; 0993; 0995; 1201; 1202; 1485"Bogong Hotel" - written on cover with black textabogong hotel, licencees of bogong hotel

Built in 1895 in Dunbarton 411 tons Coastal steamer between NSW & Victoria 1902-1935 Used in Port Fairy 1925 SPHENE built by Scotts Bowling, Yard No 115 Engines by Muir & Houston, Glasgow Last Name: DELLIE (1935) Propulsion: steam compound C2cy 1-screw 65nhp Launched: Saturday, 02/11/1895 Built: 1895 Ship Type: Coaster Tonnage: 411grt, 159nrt Length: 142.5 feet Breadth: 25.1 feet Draught: 10.7 feet depth Owner History: William Robertson, Glasgow 1902 B Byrnes Ltd, Sydney NSW 1918 Roy G Cowlishaw, Sydney 1919 Australian Steamships Pty Ltd (mng Howard Smith Ltd), Sydney 1935 A Auland, Sydney 1937 Aulco Pty Ltd, Sydney Status: Wrecked - 24/08/1941 Remarks: ON 105964 Completed: November 1895 Struck reef near Danger Point NSW and beached south of Tweed Heads (Hobart for BrisbaneBlack and white photographship, steamer, ss sphene

The Ozone Coffee Palace was built in 1890-1891. It was designed by Mr J McLeod. It was grand in design and decoration. The term Coffee Palace was used to describe temperance hotels which were built during the 1880’s -1890’s. They typically were multi-purpose and had a large number of rooms for ballrooms and leisure activities. Coffee palaces were aimed at families in coastal areas and inner city locations. Examples of some are The Windsor Hotel Melbourne, Ozone, Queenscliff and Kilbreda Convent in Mentone. The bottom part of the advertisement is a testimonial written by Brassey and Sybil De V Brassey, Lord Brassey being Governor of Victoria around 1895. Their visit to Warrnambool and their stay at the Ozone sparked a much needed interest in the Ozone. In 1896 the price to stay at the Ozone was two pounds two shillings and it remain in business for several years but in 1910 it closed after losing money for many years. It remained closed until it was bought by Mr Howard Lawson in 1920. It continued to struggle financially. It was burnt down in February 1929. When the Ozone was built in1891 it was the largest building in Warrnambool. It occupied a prominent position on the corner of Koroit and Kepler Streets. The grand architectural style in which it was built, was used for a number of similar buildings throughout the state. The fire which destroyed the building was one of the largest in the town.Large photograph glued to the top of the card with text in various styles underneath. Photo is sepia and card is cream. The bottom part of the piece has broken away. Jordan in bottom LH corner of photograph. “L.N. Moore 2 Landcox St Nth Brighton” written in pencil on back. warrnambool, ozone coffee palace warrnambool, mansions hotel, hotel warrnambool, ozone fire 1929

Document. Various legal papers. 1 - 1893 - Letters from Coleman John. Court order Commercial Finance & Prosperity Company Limited v Coleman. 2 - 1893 - Canning Esther Isabelle deceased of Golden Square. Husband Canning Thomas. 3 - Canning - Memos as to distribution of estate. Mentions Canning James Nisbet, Canning J N, and Canning Thos. 4 - 1895 - Canning & Co v Holm. Summons from Canning J N & Co to Holm Gustave of Kimbolton re payment of debt for chaff & oats. 5 - 1888 - Draft codicil Will of Bockelmann Heinrich Christian. Mentions Buckholz Paul Emil Emmanuel. 6 - 1895 - Summons to Seymour George (White Hills) re payment of debt.cottage, miners, connelly, tatchell & dunlop, coleman john, commercial finance & prosperity co. ltd., canning esther isabelle, canning thomas, canning james nisbet, canning j n, canning & co, holm gustave, bockelmann heinrich christian, buckholz paul emil emmanuel, seymour g.

This butter or cheese knife is a decorative example of electroplated cutlery that had become an affordable alternative to more expensive silver cutlery in the late 1800s to early 1900s. The knife has stamp marks in the back of its handle that are a combination of letters and symbols used by British silversmiths to identify their workmanship. The design and type of this knife was not normally used by everyday people but rather those of a higher social class with time and money to have a particular decorative knife to serve butter or cheese. The marks on the handle tell that it was made of nickel silver, and electroplated with superior quality Stirling silver. The Barker Brothers of Birmingham made the knife between 1885 and 1907, but most likely before 1895. It was made for the British, or British colonial, people, connected with a government department such as the navy or defence. This story may be slightly inaccurate, as some silversmiths added extra ‘pseudo marks’ to their wares to disguise the quality. THE MARKS and their meaning – - ‘A1’ The silver used in electroplating this knife was the highest level, ‘superior quality’, measured in grams of silver per table spoon or table fork, with ‘A1’ being 2 2/3 grams, and ‘D’ being 0 1/2 grams of silver. - ‘BB’ The Baker Brothers used these initials from 1885 to 1907. - ‘[crown symbol]’ – This symbol is used for Sterling silver but this knife is a metal alloy. The crown is also the town mark of Sheffield (appointed by the Sheffield Assay Office) but this knife was made in Birmingham, which has the town mark of an anchor. The Barker Brothers may have added the crown mark to this electroplated silverware as a ‘pseudo hallmark’, leading the buyer to think that it was actual Sterling silver. The use of pseudo hallmarks by electroplaters of the Victorian era was common practice but it was illegal. In 1895 the unlawful practice was seen as imitating the Sheffield Silver Mark and the law was firmly applied to eradicate the deception, so items with this mark probably date before 1895. - [EPNS] Electro Plated Nickel Silver, called nickel silver or German silver, is a metal alloy that usually combines copper, nickel and zinc (60 percent copper, 20 percent nickel, 20 percent zinc). It has a silver-white appearance and is sometimes referred to as ‘white ware’. It does not contain any silver but is often used as a base for electroplating, when the item is covered with a thin layer of silver to give it the polished appearance of pure silver. It became popular in the late 19th and early 20th century as an affordable substitute for sterling silver. - Broad Arrow - an official stamp that indicates it was once the property of Britain government, either in Britain or one of its colonies, and used in the defence force. In Great Britain, from an 1875 government act, it was, and still, is a crime to forge or wrongfully use, the broad arrow symbol. The BARKER BROTHERS of Birmingham - Barker Brothers were one of the earlies firms of Birmingham silversmiths, established in 1801 by Mary Barker. They became Barker & Creed, then William and Matthias Barker, then from 1885 they were the Barker Brothers. They were operating in Paradise Street in 1871 until in 1903 they moved to Unity Works, Constitution Hill, in Birmingham. The firm also had a showroom at 292 High Holborn, London, from the early 1900s to the 1980s. In 1907 the firm became Barker Brothers Silversmiths Ltd, then in the 1960s they merged with Ellis & Co, becoming Barker Ellis Silver Co. Ltd. In 1979 they were registered in USA as Ellis & Co., Barker Ellis, and Ellis Barker. The business went into administration in 1992, after almost 200 years of production. The firm advertised as specialists in electroplating, and used the trademarks BRITANOID, UNITY PLATE and THE HYGENIA.This knife is historically significant, dated from 1885 to 1907 but most likely pre-1895, and made by the longstanding Birmingham silversmiths, the Barker Brothers, established in 1801. The knife is an example of decorative flatware used by people of ’class’. It also has the broad arrow stamp, connecting it to the British government, in particular the ordinance department. The stamp also connects it to other items in our collection with that stamp. It may have been connected to pre-Federation government organisations and officials such as the army Garrison, government naval vessel, police, lighthouse keepers, harbour masters. The knife is the only example of its kind in our collection, being a decorative silver butter or cheese knife, made by the Barker Brothers of Birmingham. Butter knife, or cheese knife, electroplated nickel silver (EPNS). Upper blade edge has decorative shape and engraved motifs, lower blade edge is bevelled to a cutting edge, and narrow plain handle flares out to a wide, rounded end. Maker’s marks are stamped on the reverse. Made by Barker Brothers of Birmingham in the late-19th century. Stamps: “flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime village, maritime museum, flagstaff hill maritime museum & village, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, butter knife, cheese knife, electroplate, electro plate, nickel silver, nickel alloy, alloy composition, copper nickel zinc, german silver, epns, barker brothers, birmingham, london, silversmiths, victorian era, 19th century, a1, bb, crown inside square, broad arrow, flatware, tableware, cutlery, cutler, dining utensils, eating utensils, superior quality, pseudo hallmark, stirling silver, silver-white metal, mary barker, barker & creed, william barker, matthias barker, barker brothers silversmiths, barker ellis silver co, ellis & co, barker ellis, ellis barker, britanoid, unity plate, the hygenia, british, colonial, government use, defence department use, naval use, knife, serving knife

A similar plaque was placed in the chapel of the former Institute to Seamen, Siddeley Street, as indicated on this one. Some money from Miss Little's estate, in England, went to the construction of the new wing of the Siddeley Street Insitute on condition it was used as a chapel until a permanent church was built. We can see the plaque on the top corner of photographs taken in the chapel at that time. Celia Little (1822-1895) was the Reverend Alfred Gurney Goldsmith's aunt. She was the sister of his mother Mary Anne Little (1820-1877) who married Malcolm Goldsmith (1818-1871). Celia didn't marry and lived with her nephew John Philip Goldsmith (1847-1919), Alfred's brother, and his family in Devonport, where she died. Bronze plaque placed on the east wall of the "Celia Little Room" in the Mission to Seafarers, 717 Flinders Street.This hall is built in loving memory of Celia Little of Devonport England / who died March 4th 1895 / It replaces the wing of the former institute which served as the chapel from 1909 to 1917 / Erected by her nephew.celia little, celia little room, plaque, memorial plaque, chapel, siddeley street institute, alfred gurney goldsmith

Grave of James Chapman (died 1875) and Susan Chapman (died 1895) in Plot#H6 Greensborough Cemetery. Photograph taken by Noel Withers 2009.Greensborough Cemetery was created when land was given for the cemetery by Mr William Poulter, a local settler, about 1864. The cemetery holds the graves of many of the early settlers in the district. The cemetery holds approximately 250 grave sites with 350 people buried there.Digital copy of colour photograph of grave/headstone.james chapman, susan chapman, greensborough cemetery

Three men inspecting Quartz reef in Amalgamated Scotchmans Underground Mine 1895. Showing the face of the 1.100ft level. Illustrated the Magdala Lode appearance.Three men underground inspecting mine face. Obviously not miners.stawell mining

Lace belonged to Rob Innes' mother, Miriam Effie Innes (Drury), born 1895, may have belonged to her mother born 1856.Length of maltese lace, cream coloured. Maltese cross shaped medallions along one side. Pattern of flowers and leaves above medallionshandcrafts, lacemaking

Belonged to Donor's mother, Miriam Essie Innes (nee Drury) born 1895 and could have belonged to her mohter who was born 1856.Deep square large cream lace collar hand-made of silk with a Maltese lace design. Collar has rows of ribbon inserts

It is understood that John Ryan was the publican at the time the photograph was taken, this dates the photograph to between 1895 and 1905. It is not clear whether the man in the photograph is John Ryan.Black and white copy of original sepia photograph, which shows three women and a man standing outside the Prince of Wales Hotel in Happy Valley.prince of wales hotel happy valley, john ryan

Red covered pattern book of needlework designs from Briggs of Manchester. Over 130 pages with inserts and advertising specific products in the Briggs range.non-fictionneedlework, tatting, embroidery, transfers, art nouveau

Richard Hartley Smith Abbott, company director, was born, probably in Bendigo, Victoria, around 1859, the son of Richard Hartley Abbott, also a company director, and Ann, née Smith. The young Richard was educated at Bendigo High School and then at St Andrews, Scotland. Returning to Australia, he became proprietor of the Abbott Supply Company, a director of the Sandhurst Building Society, the Bendigo Gas Company, and several local mining enterprises. He owned farms at Lyell, Mandurang and Eppalock, and was a pioneer of lucerne cultivation and tanning. In 1887, Abbott became a councillor for Strathfieldsaye Shire, a position he held for fifteen years. He was shire president (1901–02) and a Bendigo City councillor (1904–09; 1913–19), serving as Mayor of Bendigo between 1917 and 1918. Richard died in 1940. https://biography.senate.gov.au/richard-hartley-smith-abbott/ 'Preston Vale' was a property in Sedgewick. A sepia photo taken at Preston Vale of the Abbott family in 1895 including Richard Hartley Smith Abbott (Snr.) Mary Hannah (Gibbs) Abbott and their five oldest children, Richard Hartley Abbott born 1885, Inez Marie Abbott born 1886, William Norman Abbott born 1888, Harold Athelstone Abbott born 1889, and Kenneth Cyril Abbott born 1890. Two of the boys are wearing long sleeved striped collared shirts, one a scouting style coat and the youngest a collared shirt and all boys are in short pants with socks or stockings. Inez, is in a long sleeved dress with white smock with white bonnet. She is wearing boots. All others are wearing hats, Mrs Abbott's hat has a scrunched/folded ribbon on the brim. She is wearing a long sleeved light coloured blouse fastened at the neck The group is seated on an outcrop of granite rocks with parts of a buggy and horse tackle showing behind them. A lidded billy and scattered cups are on the ground in front. Mr Abbott, in shirt and long pants, is carrying a shot gun as is one of the boys. Both photos have 'Preston Vale Dec 26/95' written in ink on the reverse.abbott family, preston vale

Family history referencing old collegians George Holgate (1891), Stephen Holgate (1895), Harry (1896), Edward (1906), Robert (1908) and Thomas (1911). Spiral bound A4 book; coloured illustrations, maps and graphs; 61p. george holgate, stephen holgate, harry holgate, edward holgate, robert holgate, thomas holgate, world war one, ballarat college

Early photograph of the Ballarat Post Office taken from the intersection of Sturt and Lydiard Streets. A gas lamp stands in the middle of the intersection. People standing and talking on the roads. The Post Office was built in two sections. Section one built in 1864. Section two and the tower were built in 1885. It was built in the Victorian Italianate design. Arched headed windows on the ground floor originally formed a colonnade. These were filled in to provide more internal space. The tower was a feature - the top having a cast iron balustraded widow's walk.Ballarat Post Office - view north along Lydiard Street from its intersection with Sturt Street. Image taken in 1897. Gas lamp in the middle of the intersection. Numerous people are seen standing in the middle of the road talking. There are wires noticeable but cannot verify if they are electric or for the telephone. Electricity was produced in Dana Street Ballarat as early as 1895post office, gas lamp, overhead wires, tower, arched headed windows, victorian italianate design, widow's walk, ballarat post office

A white catalogue titled ' Four Bendigo Watercolourists : Arthur T. Woodward 1865 - 1943, R.W. Bugg 1853 - 1937, T.H. Bone 1901 - 1953, Madge Freeman 1895 - 1977.' The exhibition at the Bendigo Art Gallery 7th March - 30th March 1985. Bottom left corner of front cover is a number sticker, 0414 ART.person, individual, watercolourists, arthur t. woodward, r.w. bugg, t.h. bone, madge freeman, artists, bendigo artists, watercolourists, bendigo art gallery, male, female, person, individual, australian art, artworks, painting, art. bottom left corner of front cover is a number sticker, 0141 art.

Cohn Brothers Victoria Brewery share transfer from George Robertson Melbourne to G V Euston dated 8th Aug 1895. Oval purple Stanhope O'Connor Melbourne hand stamp. Rectangular blue E R Hickling Stock & Share broker Melbourne hand stamp. One penny duty stamp, Cohn letterhead.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery, george robertson melbourne. e v euston. stanhope oconnor. e r hickling.

Initially listed as T J Connelly's Tin shop, this premises on the corner of High and Forest Street, expanded to include all items of ironmongery. By 1878 they were advertising gas stoves for sale and installation.The item is account ledger of T.J. Connolly, Ironmongers, Sandhurst. This is an alphabetical index listing the customer name and order prices. The cover is thick hard purple covered cardboard, with the spine and corners finished in brown leather. The pages are bound together with string. The book includes the date range of 1893 to 1895. This item is part of the Margaret Roberts Collection.margaret roberts collection, ironmongers, forest street, bendigo businesses

Councilor John Lester was elected as a member of council in 1886 until 1905.He was appointed as President for three terms 1888-89, 1895-96 and 1901-02.Original Historic Photo.Sepia photo of Councilor John Lester Esq.(oval). It is set third from bottom of left side of horse shoe shaped mount in light grey and has gold edging around photo.It forms part of collection of photos of all councilors for 1885-86.Presented by the President G.Rennie Esq. to the Ballarat Shire Council 1885-86.ballarat shire council, lester john 1886 1905

Mrs Bickford was the wife of the Rev James Bickford (1816-1895), who was President of the Australian Conference in 1868. He wrote a book entitled James Bickford: An Autobiography.Sepia full length portrait of Mrs Bickford.bickford, methodist

Compiled by Captain A.E. Lawson Lowe, F..S.A. containing a detailed family tree of the Otter family from 1557 to around 1895, including Colonel Otter.Burgundy hardcover booklet with gold inscription on cover, containing Pedigree of the Otters of Welham.Cover: "PEDIGREE Of The OTTERS OF WELHAM, COUNTY OF NOTTINGHAM By Captain A.E. Lawson Lowe, F.S.A."genealogical documents

Awarded in 1895 and 1896 for the greatest number of prizes won at the Wandin Show over two years. Won by Henry Sebire and sons. Awarded by the Wandin Historical Society.The Blashki trophy -silver cup with lid with lion on top. Two silver handles, embossed on black wooden stand.trophies, awards

Mary Pitt Withers was the fourth child and third daughter of artist Walter Herbert Withers and Fanny (nee Flinn), born December 4, 1895 at Heidelberg, Victoria. Many items in this collection have suffered from significant water damage and black mouldjohn withers collection, heidelberg, 1898, mary pitt withers

Copy print of a sepia toned image of a Bendigo Tramways Co. Ltd steam tram motor (No. 2) and trailer No. 6, possibly on the depot access track. Shown as a W. H. Robinson photograph, was scanned from a block mounted print. Has in pencil "1892 - 1902" reproduced on the photograph. Trailer No. 6 has a roof advertising board "Drapery half price Beehive Sale". shows in detail the presentation of the trams, painting scheme, bogie arrangements. Two copies held. 4369.2 - Black and White copy print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Added 30/6/2013. Has 'WJ T168" written in ink on the front of the photograph. See item 9464 for a glass plate negative of this image and 987 and 1439 for other images.Yields information about Bendigo steam tram and their trailers.Black and White reproduction printCopy 1 - Has "17)" in the top left hand corner of the front of the photograph. On the rear "(8)" in pencil in the top left hand corner. In pencil and ink "Bendigo Tramways (steam system) 1892", "Copied from William H Robinson / Leonard C. Bennetts Collection" and a "William F Scott" address label in the bottom right hand corner. Also has cropping instructions and other marks. Copy 2 - In pencil "Bendigo / William H Robinson / Leonard C. Bennett Collection" 4369.1 - on rear in ink "Bendigo No. 2 Motor, No. 6 Car, Mollison St. 1895" Motor No. 2 by Baldwin B/No. 12242 of 1891" Has Wal Jack copyright stamp on rear and number T168 written in.trams, tramways, bendigo, mollison st, steam trams, trailers, tram 2, tram 6

Dr Alexander Gosman: born 27/06/1829 at Crail, Fifeshire. Hon. D.D. from St. Andrew's, Scotland. Secretary of the Congregational Union of Victoria 1867 - 1868. Chairman of the Congregational Union of Victoria 1869 - 1870, 1883 - 1884, 1895 - 1896, 1904 - 1905. Chairman of the Congregational Union of Australia and New Zealand 1904 - 1907. Principal of the Victorian Congregational College. He was involved with the Anti-Sweating League 1895 - 1902. Died 15 January 1913.Copy of original B & W gloss studio portrait of the Rev. Alexander Gosman, dressed in academic robes, seated at a desk.alexander gosman, congregational union, congregational college, anti-sweating league