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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Vermont Mechanics Institute, 10/06/1997 12:00:00 AM
Description of the Vermont Mechanics Institute.Description of the Vermont Mechanics Institute. in Frances Warren's hand written notes and typed transcription.Description of the Vermont Mechanics Institute. vermont mechanics institute, scout hall vermont -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Kumon Institute of Education, 19/05/1995
Kumon Institute of Education. Student Guide with description of English Programme and covering letter. 1995.kumon institute of education, education -
Wangaratta High School
Cookery Photo and Information, 1916
Image of an early Wangaratta High School Cookery Class at Chisolm Street with typed description1916 Cookery -
Wangaratta High School
Sportsperson of the Year Document, 1973
Gary Voss sportsperson of the year document 1973. includes description of Voss' sporting achievements -
Kyneton RSL Sub Branch
Coin, Anzac 75th anniversary commemorative coin, 1990
Coin displayed on card with description of Gallipoli campaign 1915, Collectors item, not used in circulation.Front: 5 Dollars Image: Two soldiers and a donkey Back: Elizabeth 11 Australia 1990, with head of Queen Elizabeth 11. -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Photograph - Lithograph
This card was probably used as an advertisement. (The Stag built 1848-1853.Land was purchased from Atkinson to build a licensed premises, it later became a boarding house also a boarding school now is used mainly as accommodation and also a Restaurant )Black and white photograph of a drawing of Seacombe House as Port Fairy College with large descriptionPort Fairy College (Boys and Girls) G.W.Ratten Headmaster. I qualified success in all kinds of examinations. Ninety five per cent passes obtained. Over 100 pupils already passed. Commercial classes a speciality. All the educational advantages combined with the pleasures of the seaside, bathing, shelling, beaches & c. Perfect climate. The Sanatorium of Victoria. Delicate pupils especially cared forhotel, stag, seacombe, inn, boarding school, sackville street, cox street -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document, Declaration of Trust as to The Eltham Hall, Lot 20 Henry Street, Eltham, 5 Aug 1922
William James Capewell, Ernest James Andrew and George Harrison all of Eltham collected the sum of £150 towards the purchase of Lot 20 Henry Street and whereby a Contract of Sale dated 30 December 1921 agreed to purchase (as Trustees of The Eltham Hall to be used in perpetuity for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Eltham District) the land, furniture, fittings and chattels from Jack Alfred Harrison, George Hugh Bird and Edward Samuel McColl for £750. The first President was declared to be Ernest James Andrew, Honorary Secretary, A.J. Morse, Honorary Treasurer, Charles Robert Nicholls and the first elective committee to be Thomas Nunn Jewell, William John Pasco, George Burchall, William James Burgess, John William Cox, Ernest James Andrew, John Michael Ryan, Frederick William Gillespie Didfield, Charles Harold Williams, Joseph Banks, Laurence Bourke, Charles Robert Nicholls, William James Capewell and James Pascal. This committee was appointed until the Annual meeting of subscribers held in January 1923 at which point all could stand for re-election (held annually). The Trust Deed was signed by Ernest James Andrew, William James Capewell and George Harrison in the presence of John Michael Ryan, Builder of Eltham, 5 August 1922. Originally purchased in 1856 from Thomas Roberts, Yeoman of Little Eltham, for £10 for use by the Wesleyan Chapel, represented by indentured Trustees, Rev. Barnabas Shaw Walker, Minister of the Pentridge Circuit, Francis Thomas, Farmer of Keelbundora, William Harriman, Blacksmith of Nillumbik, Nicholas Rodda, Farmer of Nillumbik, Aaron Grimshaw, Farmer of Greensborough, Joseph Cooper, Gardener of Keelbundora, Peter Dredge, Scholmaster of Jika Jika and Samuel Jeffrey, Farmer of Jika Jika. Lot 20 of Subdivision of Portion 13, Section 4 of the Parish of Nillumbik in the County of Evelyn was located on the southern side of Henry street in Little Eltham North, where the current Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church is situated. It became the location of the Eltham Rechabite Hall. In 1893 a new hall was built and further enlarged in 1919. At the commencement of 1922, the property was purchased from the Independent Order of Rechabites with publicly subscribed funds and a new hall built at a cost of £750 and improved road access constructed to reduce the grade, running from Dudley Street to Henry Street. This hall was eventually replaced with the new Shire Offices and Hall built on the corner of Arthur Street and Main Road, which was opened in 1941. Traces the earliest history of the Eltham Public Hall in Henry Street and the various names, occupations and abodes of the Trustees associated with the propertya.j. morse, charles harold williams, charles robert nicholls, edward samuel mccoll, eltham public hall, eltham rechabite hall, eltham wesleyan chapel, ernest james andrew, frederick william gillespie didfield, george burchall, george harrison, george hugh bird, henry street, jack alfred harrison, james pascal, john michael ryan, john william cox, joseph banks, laurence bourke, thomas nunn jewell, trustee, william james burgess, william james capewell, william john pasco -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document, Appointment of new Trustee for Eltham Public Hall, Lot 20 Henry Street, Eltham, 6 Aug 1925
Indenture made 6 August 1925 between Ernest James Andrew, News Agent, Cyril Robert Nicholls, Grocer, John Michael Ryan, Builder, Ellen Matilda Andrew, Married Woman, Alice Maude Bourke, Spinster, Mary Ellen Birchall, Married Woman, Adeline Gertrude Phillips, Married Woman, Minnie Maria Isherwood, Married Woman, Florence Garner, Spinster, Ethel Boake, Married Woman, Edith Marion Bowman, Married Woman, Clarice Armstrong, Spinster, Annie Ryan, Married Woman, William Pasco, Gentleman, Thomas Bowman, Printer, Arthur Copeland Christopherson, Grocer, Thomas Nunan Jewell, Carpenter all of Eltham (the Committee of The Eltham Hall) and William James Capewell, Butcher and Ernest James Andrew both of Eltham and Trustees for The Eltham Hall and George Birchall, Hatter of Eltham to be appointed a Trustee in lieu of George Harrison who requested to be discharged as a Trustee. Originally purchased in 1856 from Thomas Roberts, Yeoman of Little Eltham, for £10 for use by the Wesleyan Chapel, represented by indentured Trustees, Rev. Barnabas Shaw Walker, Minister of the Pentridge Circuit, Francis Thomas, Farmer of Keelbundora, William Harriman, Blacksmith of Nillumbik, Nicholas Rodda, Farmer of Nillumbik, Aaron Grimshaw, Farmer of Greensborough, Joseph Cooper, Gardener of Keelbundora, Peter Dredge, Scholmaster of Jika Jika and Samuel Jeffrey, Farmer of Jika Jika. Lot 20 of Subdivision of Portion 13, Section 4 of the Parish of Nillumbik in the County of Evelyn was located on the southern side of Henry street in Little Eltham North, where the current Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church is situated. It became the location of the Eltham Rechabite Hall. In 1893 a new hall was built and further enlarged in 1919. At the commencement of 1922, the property was purchased from the Independent Order of Rechabites with publicly subscribed funds and a new hall built at a cost of £750 and improved road access constructed to reduce the grade, running from Dudley Street to Henry Street. This hall was eventually replaced with the new Shire Offices and Hall built on the corner of Arthur Street and Main Road, which was opened in 1941. Traces the earliest history of the Eltham Public Hall in Henry Street and the various names, occupations and abodes of the Trustees associated with the propertyadeline gertrude phillips, alice maude bourke, annie ryan, arthur copeland christopherson, clarice armstrong, cyril robert nicholls, edith marion bowman, ellen matilda andrew, eltham public hall, eltham rechabite hall, eltham wesleyan chapel, ernest james andrew, ethel boake, florence garner, george birchall, george harrison, grocer, henry street, john michael ryan, mary ellen birchall, minnie maria isherwood, thomas bowman, thomas nunan jewell, trustee, william james capewell, william pasco -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document, Conveyance, Lot 20 Henry Street, Eltham, Hope of Eltham Tent No. 195 I.O.R. to W.J. Capewell and others, 31 Dec 1926
Indenture between Jack Alfred Harrison, Accountant, Edward Samuel McColl, Council Employee, both of Eltham and William Wilson, Coachbuilder of Research, the Trustees of a certain Friendly Society known as The Hope of Eltham Tent No. 195 Victorian District I.O.R of the one part and William James Capewell, Butcher, Ernest James Andrew, News Agent and George Birchall, Hatter all of Eltham of the other part, Trustees for The Eltham Hall, for the purchase of Lot 20 Henry Street for £750. Witnessed by Hubert James Carter J.P for Jack Alfred Harrison, A.H.C. Price J.P. for Edward Samuel McColl and J. Webster J.P. for William Wilson. Originally purchased in 1856 from Thomas Roberts, Yeoman of Little Eltham, for £10 for use by the Wesleyan Chapel, represented by indentured Trustees, Rev. Barnabas Shaw Walker, Minister of the Pentridge Circuit, Francis Thomas, Farmer of Keelbundora, William Harriman, Blacksmith of Nillumbik, Nicholas Rodda, Farmer of Nillumbik, Aaron Grimshaw, Farmer of Greensborough, Joseph Cooper, Gardener of Keelbundora, Peter Dredge, Scholmaster of Jika Jika and Samuel Jeffrey, Farmer of Jika Jika. Lot 20 of Subdivision of Portion 13, Section 4 of the Parish of Nillumbik in the County of Evelyn was located on the southern side of Henry street in Little Eltham North, where the current Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church is situated. It became the location of the Eltham Rechabite Hall. In 1893 a new hall was built and further enlarged in 1919. At the commencement of 1922, the property was purchased from the Independent Order of Rechabites with publicly subscribed funds and a new hall built at a cost of £750 and improved road access constructed to reduce the grade, running from Dudley Street to Henry Street. This hall was eventually replaced with the new Shire Offices and Hall built on the corner of Arthur Street and Main Road, which was opened in 1941. Traces the earliest history of the Eltham Public Hall in Henry Street and the various names, occupations and abodes of the Trustees associated with the property -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, Negus, Arthur and Klein, Rosemary, Encyclopedia of Antiques, 1976
A comprehensive encyclopedia of antiques and collectibles from various countries, giving descriptions. Illustrated and indexed.antiques -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Framed Information Sheet, H.M.A.S Perth, Circa 9140s
At the outbreak of war in 1939 Perth was serving in the West Indies. She served with distinction at Cape Matapan against Italy. Perth suffered damage from an air attack while berthed in Malta. Perth evacuated troops from Greece to Crete when Crete was invaded by the Germans When Japan entered the war in December 1941 Perth was sent to Java in the Dutch East Indies - now Indonesia. Perth's total complement was 681, of these 353 including Captain Hector Waller D.S.O were lost in action, 4 died ashore and 324 fell into Japanese hands. Of these 106 ratings died while prisoners of war, 53 dying while working on the Burma - Thailand railway.Framed Information sheet with description of specifications - crew numbers and service record of H.M.A.S Perth.H.M.A.S Perth (ex H.M.S Amphion). A Light Cruiser Leander Class 1941 of 7600 tons. Under full power speed trials reached 31.7 knots. Perth was commissioned as H.M.S Amphion on 15th June 1936 and was renamed H.M.A.S Perth by H.R.H Duchess of Kent on 10th July 1939. -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, St Stephen's Presbyterian Church Surrey Hills 125 years
This brief description of St. Stephen's Presbyterian church, Surrey Hills, on the corner of Canterbury and Warrigal Roads, Surrey Hills, dates back to 1887 when Surrey Hills was a settled emerging community. It documents the changes from then, including the land and buildings, their ministry, hymn books and bibles, church camps, mission work, PMWU, men's activities, outreach groups, multi-cultural groups until 2012.This brief description of St. Stephen's Presbyterian church, Surrey Hills, on the corner of Canterbury and Warrigal Roads, Surrey Hills, dates back to 1887 when Surrey Hills was a settled emerging community. It documents the changes from then, including the land and buildings, their ministry, hymn books and bibles, church camps, mission work, PMWU, men's activities, outreach groups, multi-cultural groups until 2012.(mr) j. k. blogg, 1887, surrey hills, (mr) (rev) john ewing, (mr) (rev) alexander mcdonald, (mr) (rev) frederick darling, surrey college, kleppers orchard, balmoral crescent, st. stephen's presbyterian church, uniting church, (mr) (rev.) david innes, (rev) w. howden, (mr) (rev) david bradshaw, churches, canterbury road, warrigal road -
Woods' Farming and Heritage Museum
Tea Tin, Australian Billabong Tea
Olive green tin with squatting man drinking a cup of tea on one side. Man sitting, boiling a billy on the other side. Description of how to prepare Australian Billabong Tea on one side. Description of Billabong Tea on the other side. -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Demolition debris, Bayside site, Port Melbourne, David Thompson, 1991
One of four photos taken by David Thompson of demolition debris on the Bayside site: View to Melbourne over former railway yardsdescription in aqua ink on back Taken in 1991 by David Thmpson and donated in 1999 to the Societydemolitions -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Demolition debris, Bayside site, Port Melbourne, David Thompson, 1991
One of four photos taken by David Thompson of demolition debris on the Bayside site: View to Melbourne over former railway yards, lighting poles still standingdescription in aqua ink on back Taken in 1991 by David Thmpson and donated in 1999 to the Societydemolitions -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Richards & Co, Steam Engine and Threshing Machine c 1860
Two B/W photographs Samuel Salter and men working on steam engine & Threshing machine. Showing wooden wheel that replaced original wheel. Letter attached to back of photograph from Malcolm Bailey dated April 1996 with description. -
Unions Ballarat
From growth via despair to optimism, 2002
The book is a series of essays about the history of religion within societies - particularly Baptism - in Victoria.Includes an essay that relates to Ballarat history: Ballarat and Federation, the evangel and social concerns.Paperback; green and black background cover; yellow and brown lettering; colour picture of Reverend Joseph Hunter Goble; black and white photos; 152 pages.Front cover: title and description. Spine: title and publishing organisation's name. Back: review.btlc, ballarat trades and labour council;, ballarat trades hall, religion, victorian baptist historical society, social history, social customs -
Numurkah & District Historical Society
Book, Victorian Railways Handbook on the Locomotive
Part of a collection from the closed Numurkah Railway StationCream cloth/woven covered book Title as above / Issued for the guidance of enginemen in the description, maintenance and economical operation of the locomotive 1952 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Functional object - Rail Screw
These screws were samples provided to BTM by Ajax Fasteners. Two Rail Screws (each slightly different) in cardboard box. These screws were samples provided by Ajax Fasteners. Box has self adhesive labels showing name, delivery address and description of contents.ballarat, tramways, track -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Photograph, Photographer unknown
Postcard showing the BASP lifeboat under sailRealismPostcard photograph in sepia of the BASP being a Watson Class lifeboat.On the reverse - National Lifeboat Museum - Bristol with a full description [refer notes for full details]lifeboat, watson class, sails -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Trackwork High St St Kilda, Keith Kings, 17-3-1974
Photo shows the installation of new special work or junction at High St and Brighton Road at Carlisle St St Kilda 17/3/1974. The work was part of the major road widening project of High Street between St Kilda Junction and Carlisle St with the trams relocated into their own reservation. The track was raised 18 inches or about 450mm above the previous road level. The track was brought into use on Monday 18/3/1974.Yields information about the installation of a new junction in 1974 and the methods used.Photograph - Trackwork High St St KildaDetailed description on rear. K S Kings stamp and photo number 130-20. tramways, high st, carlisle st, trackwork, brighton road, junctions -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Devon Historical Society, Devonport 1890, 1990
To Phillip Island & District Historical Society with best wishes from the Devonport Maritime Museum & Historical Society, PO Box 658, Devonport, 7310devonport, tasmania, history, description, travel -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Geographia, Isle of Wight : the holiday island ; including Cowes, Newport, Carisbrooke, Ryde, Bembridge, Brading, Sandown, Shanklin, Godshill, Ventnor, Alum Bay, Freshwater, Yarmouth, Newtown, 1977
isle of wight, england, description, travel, history -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, EDGECOMBE, Jean, Lord Howe Island, world heritage area, 1987
natural history, lord howe island, description, travel, history -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Document, Grant to W.J.McHaffie for lease of Crown land
J D McHaffie, Phillip Island's first leaseholder, relate how McHaffie set up his headquarters (and later built his house) alongside what is now known as McHaffies lagoon. The McHaffie brothers – John David and William – occupied Phillip Island under a license from the Admiralty in 1842 and farmed it as a sheep run.Historical3 A4 photocopies showing application for lease in 1850, size and description of the land and instructions for the application.w.j.mchaffie, land grant, farming, saltwater creek, crown land -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARDS, ENGLAND, 2405.1 - 2405.4 S P Burt et al, c.1914 - 1918
Send from FRANK BARNES (AIF 4156) to UNA FRANKLING of Harcourt. 2405.9 The Rising Sun Fovant Camp (marked in chalk hillside) Refer Cat No 2380 for details re Frank Barnes service.Rectangular post cards, black & white photographs with over print descriptions of Sutton Veny England.documents - photographs, military history, photography -
Footscray Community Arts
Northcote Sky Over The Meatworks, Jody Bell, (exact); 2004
MEDIUM: Gouache on paper DESCRIPTION: Red, black and blue Image under glass, black frameSigned, titled and dated on backing boardbell, northcote, sky, meatworks, gouache -
Footscray Community Arts
Banksia Bluff 2, Ann Howie, (exact); 2006
MEDIUM: Oil on canvas DESCRIPTION: Oil painting on canvas. Brown, blue and green. No outer frameTitled, signed and dated on reverse of frame2, oil, banksia, howie, bluff, canvas -
Footscray Community Arts
Desert, Andrzej Janczewski, (exact); 2003
MEDIUM: Oil on linen DESCRIPTION: Ranges from yellow to deep red Cream outer frameSigned and dated on reverse of canvas and frameoil, janczewski, desert -
Greensborough Historical Society
Map, Cultural heritage Map Shire of Eltham, designed and painted by Megan Evans, 1993_
An annotated map of the Shire of Eltham showing places of interestColoured map, folded four times, annotated with historical notes and descriptions of physical and natural featuresshire of eltham