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8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Lighthorseman on rearing horse
No context available on this inage.Coloured photograph in a wooden frame of mounted trooper on a rearing horse,horse, light horse -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Drill Auger, Circa early 1900's
This item was before diesel, electric and battery drilling apparatus were used by farmers, and other trades requiring a portable yet reliable method of drilling holes. As this item is a 3/4 inch hole drill it would be suitable for fencing and providing holes for structural studs. As with all outdoor farm equipment, man power was required (be it the farmer or farm hands). Fitness of the operator was at a high standard but protective gloves were not highly thought of as it was before occupational, health and safety regulations became mandatory over all manual handling activities, be they on rural properties or town/city factories. This period was one where the male ego was at its pinnacle i.e. the harder the tasks the more of a man was required. Hard manual work was not only the "way to go" but also a necessity. Evolution of cheap portable electric/battery powered tools opened up a more efficient method available, especially to those with less muscle strength.This item personifies the rugged environment of the rural workplace. The Kiewa Valley with its main emphasis on farming and grazing provided ample opportunity to use this construction implement. The manufacturer being a Scottish tool company is very significant in the era when this hole maker was in high demand. British steel products were of high grade and had a good record of reliability. The reliability of any tool was a solid factor for farmers and tradesmen in this semi-isolated region (Circa early 1900s) of the Kiewa Valley and its regional area. This factor,although not as crucial, post 1960s, when Asian manufacturers entered the market place and produced cheaper tools and transportation and supplies was more frequent and reliable, the need for the more expensive British made tools diminished considerably. After the influx of tradesmen from war torn Europe (post 1945) and the increased availability of tradesmen in the Kiewa Valley and its region the price of tools is not as crucial and the cost of all required tools has become a minimal part of the equation. It is only with the emerging younger trades person, farmer and grazier, who have more, "one eye on production costs" and no "old ties to the motherland" inert mind set that quality tools such as this auger and other hand tools "must be made to last a life time" is no longer part of the modern work environment.This cast iron hand operated drill, has a short barrel-shaped cylinder, known as "the eye" welded across the main rod and is 30mm in circumference. It also has a hole drilled to allow a screw to be fastened onto the hand stock ( not available).The main rod is solid for 400mm and then has been flattened and coiled (Helical screw blade) for another 200mm. At the end of the larger screw blade there is a smaller gauged starter blade with a pointer thread 15mm long. This Auger produces a 1/8th inch hole (metric measurement not used at time of manufacture) See KVHS 0469 for 3/4 inch hole and KVHS 0471 for another 1/8th inch hole.A number 5 stamped on the flat sideauger, hand drill, fencing, tool, rural trades, brace & bit -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Drill Auger, Circa early 1900's
This item was before diesel, electric and battery drilling apparatus were used by farmers, and other trades requiring a portable yet reliable method of drilling holes. As this item is a 3/4 inch hole drill it would be suitable for fencing and providing holes for structural studs. As with all outdoor farm equipment, man power was required (be it the farmer or farm hands). Fitness of the operator was at a high standard but protective gloves were not highly thought of as it was before occupational, health and safety regulations became mandatory over all manual handling activities, be they on rural properties or town/city factories. This period was one where the male ego was at its pinnacle i.e. the harder the tasks the more of a man was required. Hard manual work was not only the "way to go" but also a necessity. Evolution of cheap portable electric/battery powered tools opened up a more efficient method available, especially to those with less muscle strength.This item personifies the rugged environment of the rural workplace. The Kiewa Valley with its main emphasis on farming and grazing provided ample opportunity to use this construction implement. The manufacturer being a Scottish tool company is very significant in the era when this hole maker was in high demand. British steel products were of high grade and had a good record of reliability. The reliability of any tool was a solid factor for farmers and tradesmen in this semi-isolated region (Circa early 1900s) of the Kiewa Valley and its regional area. This factor,although not as crucial, post 1960s, when Asian manufacturers entered the market place and produced cheaper tools and transportation and supplies was more frequent and reliable, the need for the more expensive British made tools diminished considerably. After the influx of tradesmen from war torn Europe (post 1945) and the increased availability of tradesmen in the Kiewa Valley and its region the price of tools is not as crucial and the cost of all required tools has become a minimal part of the equation. It is only with the emerging younger trades person, farmer and grazier, who have more, "one eye on production costs" and no "old ties to the motherland" inert mind set that quality tools such as this auger and other hand tools "must be made to last a life time" is no longer part of the modern work environment.This cast iron hand operated drill, has a short barrel-shaped cylinder, known as "the eye" welded across the main rod and is 30mm in circumference. It also has a hole drilled to allow a screw to be fastened onto the hand stock ( not available).The main rod is solid for 400mm and then has been flattened and coiled (Helical screw blade) for another 200mm. At the end of the larger screw blade there is a smaller gauged starter blade with a pointer thread 15mm long. This Auger produces a 1/8th inch hole (metric measurement not used at time of manufacture) See KVHS 0469 for 3/4 inch hole and KVHS 0470 for another 1/8th inch hole.auger, hand drill, fencing, tool, rural trades, brace & bit -
Bendigo Military Museum
Souvenir - RAILWAY TICKET, Bell Punch Coy LTD, C. WW2
H.M and Allied Forces on leave (in uniform) day ticket issued to service personnel for use in London during WW2, ticket used on 16th August, year not known. Part of the Frederick Gardner Davey DFC RAAF collection.Refer Cat No 3536P.Rectangular card ticket with black type on both sides, front has a red stripe on left and blue on the right, around the outer edges are date spaces which can be clipped to indicate the day used, back has details of train/bus and tram services available for use.Clipped holes 0n “16” and “Aug”souvenir, leave pass, transport ticket -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Toilet plans stir council|Bolte starves readers, 1970
A photocopy of unrelated articles:|Argument at Council because plans for a toilet at east Burwood Reserve had not been made available before tenders were called.A photocopy of unrelated articles:|Argument at Council because plans for a toilet at east Burwood Reserve had not been made available before tenders were called.|A report by the State librarian has revealed that the funds provided by the State Government to libraries has reduced over recent years.A photocopy of unrelated articles:|Argument at Council because plans for a toilet at east Burwood Reserve had not been made available before tenders were called.city of nunawading, east burwood reserve, libraries, library council of victoria -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Hard rubbish trailers, 18/1/80
One of eight photographs donated by the City Engineer of the former City of Kew, mostly of hard rubbish clearance during the period 1969-1985.One of a dated series of photographs of core local government services as practised by the City of Kew in the period 1969-1985. Original black and white photographic positive of rubbish collection units (trailers) used within the City of Kew in and around 1980. Both trailers display the same sign reading: "City of Kew This collection unit available until tomorrow for unburnables only. Not household or garden refuse. By Order" Stamp - J86K431 Annotation in ink on reverse: "Rubbish Units 18/1/80'. In envelope marked: "Kew City Council 12 photos / 1969 1979 18980 1985 / Unburnable rubbish units 18/1/80"garbage, hard rubbish, garbage removal, city of kew, local government -- city of kew, household waste, hard waste -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), Set of 3 The Met travel cards, 1986 to 1989
Set of 3 The Met travel cards, Travelcard large size, printed on card, tickets for the 1987 to 1989 era for Zone 1. Availability dates printed on ticket but not the year. Later versions printed with the price. Conditions of use printed on rear. Ticket Nos. Ab678603, 640351 and 120201.trams, tramways, tickets, the met, ptc, travel cards -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Poster, Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), "Unreserved Sale of Lost and Unclaimed Property - Thursday 9th May 1985", May. 1985
Poster - printed on paper, titled "Reserved Sale of Lost and Unclaimed Property - Thursday 9th May 1985" at Kew Depot from 10am. Notes an available catalogue from Geo M Hume Pty Ltd. Issued by The Met or Metropolitan Transit Authority Dated May 1985trams, tramways, lost property, auctions, posters, kew depot -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Port Phillip and Westernport Native Vegetation Plan (draft), Shire of Nillumbik
Entire report available www.ppwema.vic.gov.au -
Greensborough Historical Society
Pamphlet, Where are you going?, 2011_
Courses available in early 2011Training available at Diamond Valley Learning Centre in early 2011.A4, apple green, black & white, 8 page pamphletdiamond valley learning centre, dvlc greensborough, lobbs kiosk, adult training 2011 -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Memorabilia - Army Recruiting Victoria Plaque, c. 1987
No historical information available at present. Bronze pieces mounted on wood as a plaque. Pieces state 'Army Recruiting Victoria' and ' ILCHINKINJA' on the boomerang at the bottom of the piece. Plate on bottom of piece states "Mr Jim Austin, 2 March 1987 - 19 October 1987". army, recruitment, commemorative plaques, boomerangs, cultural identity, jim austin, aboriginal depictions -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Plaque
No other historical information is available. Green enamelled bronze badge fixed to a wooden plaque. Badge details an image of the Royal Australian Corps of Signal Sergeants Mess. Plaque affixed to front states: 'Presented to RAR Association Victoria From W01 I J Haycock Dec 87' ww2, royal australian corps of signals, signalmen -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Papers - Mt Beauty Airport Development
The SECV began investigating four possible sites for an airstrip in Mt Beauty in 1965. The land was owned by the SEC and leased by Mr J. Sharp. It became available on the condition that the land would only be available to the Municipal shire. This land was officially opened as an Airport as an official tourist activity in 1977. It continues to be available to tourists, fire fighters, the air ambulance and the local gliding club.The opening of Mt Beauty Airport has enhanced Mt Beauty township by enabling fire fighters to access the surrounding bush during bush fires, by enabling Ambulance helicopters to rush emergency patients to city hospital, by giving tourists the opportunity to fly in and to give the local Gliding Club the opportunity to store and fly their gliders. 1. Set of papers titled 'History Mt Beauty Airport Development' held together by large steel clip by Alex McCullough. 2. Set of papers titled 'Department of Transport' and 'Alpine Shire' both held together by one staple. 3.Mt Beauty Township Survey Plan of Airstrip 1975 4. Large folder titled Mr J. R. Sharp 1975 - Mt Beauty Airfieldmt beauty airport history, alex mccullough, transport, tourism -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Victorian Government, "tramTRACKER", 2012 - 2013
Set of four documents or pamphlets concerning Yarra Trams "tramTRACKER" system featuring Yarra Trams logos, tram trackers logos, PTV logo. .1 - A4 pamphlet - yellow background - advising how you could get tramTracker - 6 different ways. .2 - A4 pamphlet - blue background - advising now available on Android and additional features. .3 - hanging rail item - "please take me" advising now available on Android. .4 - fold out pamphlet with the bassett and mobile phone cut around advising how you can get and use TramTracker. Two copies of .1 and .2 and three copies of .3 and .4trams, tramways, yarra trams, tramtracker -
Upper Yarra Museum
Stove, Miniature
Story to be placed here - Available to publicMinature cast iron, Black Solid Wood Stove with miniature utensils. The stove is on legs with left hand extension for pots, right hand extension with holes, removeable hot plates [4 round 1 rectangle] tin chimney with folded join and seperate decorative cover with pot stands x2 , front door opens on hinges with internal gold pan with gold crescent logo. Frying pan, hot plate handle and "swan flat iron on stand. Solid fuel space with tin base. 2 screws and bolts used to assemble stove. 14 removeable parts.crescent, star, scrolls, wood, iron, tin, cast, stove, black, cast iron, star, solid, fuel, chimney, flat iron stand, flat, stand, hot plates, frying, pan, bolt, screws, legs, toy, miniature, crescent, made in taiwan, taiwan, wood box -
Peterborough History Group
Booklet - Tourist Brochures
Samples of tourist information available in 2014Tourist Brochures of various sizes and publication dateslondon bridge peterborough, peterborough tourism, peterborough 3270 -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Film - DVD, Eastern Secondary College Promotional Video c1990-92, c1990-1992
DVD Copy of original VHS Tape, produced by Burcon Video Production. This DVD was copied for the Ringwood Tenchnical School / ESC Reunion in 2010. An .MP4 file taken from the DVD is available at the RDHS Archives. The Original VHS Tape was disposed once DVD copy was confirmed to be faithful copy. rts, ringwood tech -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: BUGGY
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Buggy: made at Morrison and Sanneman factory, circa 1900. The carriage-building factory was bought in about 1893. It produced first-class buggies, dog and goat carts and phaetons from the very best timbers available. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO EASTER FAIR COLLECTION: NEWS RELEASE
Letterhead Bendigo Easter Fair Society, 27 Queen Street, Bendigo, 3550. Secretary H.A. Sutton, PO box 202, Bendigo. An updated Souvenir Programme has been updated and 3000 copies are now available. It describes how a French Carnival inspired the Popular Girl Competition.bendigo, bendigo easter fair, news release -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - PETHARD COLLECTION: BENDIGO ADVERTISER, 18/04/1933
GEORGE PETHARD COLLECTION INCLUDING REFERENCES TO TARAXALE BREWING COMPANY PTY LTD / Newspaper - The Bendigo Advertiser / 10 pages of newspaper dated April 18 1933 / Paper - a few pages need repair - brittle / 63cm x 44 cm / MAY BE AVAILABLE ON TROVE, (Feb 2014).newspaper, bendigo advertiser, social history of bendigo, george pethard collection including references to taraxale brewing company pty ltd /the bendigo advertiser -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - RANDALL COLLECTION: BOOKLET - PRICE LIST OF SPORTING GUNS
Randall Collection: Booklet - Price List of Sporting Guns. Seven pages with (long) gun on each page - 5 guns of W W Greener and 2 guns of J V Needham with prices. Line drawing and description of each gun with price. No information as to availability/stockist etc. No date. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, Petition re Schwerkolt Cottage, 25/01/1994
Letter to Barbara Gardiner, Secretary, Nunawading Historical Society from Nunawading City Council to acknowledge receipt of a petition of 2237 signatures regarding Schwerkolt Cottage, re parking, wedding photography, availability of land owned by Melbourne Water or VicRoads, adjacent to the Cottage and formation of 'Friends of the Cottage' group.schwerkolt cottage, city of nunawading, gardiner, barbara, delahoy, jill -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Plan - Subdivision Plan, Jaques Estate, 1927
The Kew Historical Society collection includes almost 100 subdivision plans pertaining to suburbs of the City of Melbourne. Most of these are of Kew, Kew East or Studley Park, although a smaller number are plans of Camberwell, Deepdene, Balwyn and Hawthorn. It is believed that the majority of the plans were gifted to the Society by persons connected with the real estate firm - J. R. Mathers and McMillan, 136 Cotham Road, Kew. The Plans in the collection are rarely in pristine form, being working plans on which the agent would write notes and record lots sold and the prices of these. The subdivision plans are historically significant examples of the growth of urban Melbourne from the beginning of the 20th Century up until the 1980s. A number of the plans are double-sided and often include a photograph on the reverse. A number of the latter are by noted photographers such as J.E. Barnes.The Jaques Estate was a small subdivision of eight residential allotments bordering Jaques Street and Barkers Road in what is now Hawthorn East. Advertised in The Argus as being in ‘Upper Hawthorn’ the subdivision was claimed to include: ‘charming villa sites in excellent situations, with every convenience available, and with superior homes surrounding’.subdivision plans - hawthorn, jaques estate -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Letter - Handwritten - Re Site 3 (Chairlift), 09.02.1962
Bob (Herman) Hymans (a former member of the Royal Netherlands Navy) was born in Bloemendaal, Holland on 30th September 1922. During World War II he fought against the Japanese in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) and was imprisoned in Changi and on the Burma Railway. After gaining qualifications as a Ski Instructor, Bob arrived in Falls Creek in July 1950. Working as an Instructor and Supervisor at Bogong Lodge, Bob decided his future was in accommodation. He was successful in negotiating an indenture for land from the State Electricity Commission (SEC). It took Bob two years to build his Grand Coeur Chalet but, tragically, it was burned down in August 1961. Bob also built the first Chairlift in Australia. This was a single chairlift and the structure was built from wooden electricity poles. He was constantly full of new ideas and proposals for the village. Bob Hymans die on 7th July 2007. This Collection of documents and letters tells the story of Bob's endeavours to develop Falls Creek into the ski village it is today.This letter is significant because it reflects the relationship between Bob Hymans and the Management Committee.A handwritten letter from Bob Hymans to the Management Committee explaining his reasons for the delay in clearing SIte 3 by the set deadline. Parts for his tractor had not been available meaning the work could not be completed. He now feels the required cleanup can be finalised by the end of the month.falls creek tourist area management committee, chairlift site 3, bob hymans -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Heritage Collections Council, Significance : a guide to assessing the significance of cultural heritage objects and collections, 2001
At foot of title: "A Heritage Collections Council project undertaken by Roslyn Russell of Australian Heritage Projects and Kylie Winkworth" Includes bibliography. Also available in PDF format via the Internet at: http:/?/?www.amol.org.au/?craft/?publications/?hcc/?significance/?significance.asp.cultural property, protection, australia, museums, collection management -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, F P Treadwell, Analytical chemistry: Volume II, Quantitative analysis, 1910
Brown hardcover book, 787 pagesnon-fictionf p treadwell, professor of analytical chemistry, zurich, william hall, translator, chemistry, quantitative analysis, munitions supply branch library -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper, Scrapbook Clipping, Library Collection, Ringwood, Victoria
Newspaper Clipping from "The Post", Tuesday 11 February 1997, Page 19, "Environment strategy for city"', A series of environmental goals and activities were going to be the focus of Maroondah Council's new environmental strategy, Branching Out, now available to the public. The council environmental planner, Vivienne Fraser, is quoted on various environmental issues affecting the Maroondah Council. -
Working Heritage Crown Land Collection
Plaque - Information sign, Victorian Horticultural Society Membership Sign
Membership sign for Horticultural Hall.A tin sign with a white background and black lettering. There is a red and yellow insignia at the top. Established 1859. RSV. The Victorian Horticultural Society. Meetings are held here on the 3rd Thursday in every month. Horticultural Library Available to Members. For Enquires of Membership & Floral Displays D. Moloney. 276 Canterbury Rd, Heathmont 3135. 7294713 horticultural hall -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Document, memorandum, List of Recommended Specialists, 1992
This list of medical specialists in 1992 with instructions on the way it is to be used was made available to Legatees to assist them to help widows and their families if in need of specialist attention. Many of these specialists were making their time available at little or no cost to Legacy.The specialists listed, although not necessarily legatees, or returned service personnel gave their time and income up as a charitable gesture to assist in the work of Legacy. White A4 paper, black type about medical specialists who may help Legacy when necessary.Signed by T.G. Butcher, chairman pensions Committee. Last page in black ink F/S LI- G.J. Welsh.legatee, register -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Brochure, Neil Sonsie Thanksgiving Service 29 October 2019 - Brochure, and Family Obituries of Neil and Judith Sonsie
Memorial Service Brochure for Neil Sonsie (5th August 1930 to 8th October 2019), long time Heathmont resident. Also copies of son Peter Sonsie's obituaries for Neil and his wife Judith Sonsie. At Peter's request, the obituaries are not publicly available on this site, but can be viewed at RDHS archives.