John Nesbeit Preston was born on 5 October 1897 in Gisbourne, New Zealand. He served in the RAN from 1919 to 1942. He served on the Stuart (Vendetta) from 1941 - 1943.This diary is a significant primary source detailing the daily life of J.N. Preston's service for the RAN on the HMAS Vendetta and other vessels during World War II. It represents a detailed account of his travels and experience of war.A small diary with a navy cover. Hand written entries begin 9th January 1941. Describes J. N. Preston's daily life, routine and experiences during his service from 1941 during World War II. "Diary" stamped on front cover. Made in Australia. "L.A. Reynolds/ For Music/ Records/ Instruments/ Allan's Pianos/ Murray St, Colac. CAR 14150j. n. preston, hmas vendetta, world war ii, geelong naval and maritime museum

Grave of William J. Hall (died 1883) in Plot# G7 Greensborough Cemetery. Photograph taken by Noel Withers 30/07/2009.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 [damaged].william j hall, greensborough cemetery

This coat belonged to Brighton resident Audrey Winifred Pickett (nee Heriot; 1915-2011). The coat is made from the pelts of rakali, also known as the Australian water rat, a native rodent species similar to an otter. Growing up to 35 centimetres in length, rakali typically live in burrows near water, feeding on fish, insects, yabbies and waterbirds. Throughout the early twentieth century, they were widely considered to be a nuisance and were hunted for their soft and waterproof fur. Demand for rakali pelts increased during the 1930s Depression years, when a ban was placed on the import of overseas furs; rakali fur became a popular substitute for the fur of the American muskrat. The species was placed under a protection order in 1938, although periodic culls were allowed until 1957 due to their perceived destruction of irrigation banks and fishing nets. Audrey recalled that the coat was made for her by furrier F. J. Ellemor after a large cull of rakali. The coat was displayed in the window of Ellemor's Block Place store. F. J. Ellemor Pty Ltd was established in 1908 by furrier Francis John Ellemor (1867-1944) and continued into the late twentieth century under the management of his son Wilfred (1801-1972). Francis and his wife Edith lived in Rothesay Avenue, Brighton from the late 1930s.Three-quarter length brown fur coat made of Australian water-rat (rakali) pelts. Wide raised collar and cuffs. Fastens centre front with two large hooks and eyes. Lined with chocolate brown silk satin.Label, woven brown on beige silk, centre back neck: created by / F. J. Ellemor / FURRIERS / MELBOURNEfur coat, rakali, australian water rat, melbourne fashion, audrey winifred heriot, audrey winifred pickett, audrey winifred north, francis john ellemor, f. j. ellemor, furrier

Mafeking Goldfield Mt William Mining Scene c1900. Buildings and J S Sweetman Spionkop Store. Spionkop was a 1900 Boer war battle.stawell

Document regarding the abandonment of tramways in Ballarat and Bendigo. Presented to State Parliament Sept. 1970 by the MInister for Fuel and Power, the Hon J C M Balfour MLA. Outlines the losses incurred by the SEC, replacement public transport system, the worn out nature of the system, the gifting of one Bendigo tramcar to the AETM, costs of track repairs and new trramcars, tenders for replacement bus services, retrenchment payments to staff, reconstruction of existing roads following removal of the tracks, and town planning and traffic aspects. Includes a photo of a bus and interior seating. A graph from 1934 to 1970 shows the service miles, passengers carried, average fare, expenditure, revenue and loss, along with dates of major fare revisions.Yields information about the 1970 proposal to close Ballarat and Bendigo tramway systems which was successful despite previous attempts when the Bolte Governments did not have the numbers in the upper house.Document 16 Quarto sheets, duplicated and one sheet with a folded colour graph.In ink on front sheet "D/T/S"tramways, ballarat, bendigo, abandonment, closure, parliament

F. D. Linacre Trophy Donor: David Linacre Deed of Gift: No The trophy was originally donated in 1971 for a Combined Division Winter Series. It was later changed to a mid-distance race on PHD handicap, sailed on the day following the start of the Lady Nelson and the Sir Thomas Lipton races which start on the Friday evening. In season 2009/10 it was once again changed and now starts with the Lady Nelson and Sir Thomas Lipton but continues to be a mid-distance race on PHD handicap. First Winner: Loki, David Linacre 1971 linacre, combined division, phd

Photographs of the J. Gadsden and Co. picnic in Greensborough, in 1934. In this photograph three people pose, arms linked, in a field. The caption reads: "Jean, Jeff and Joyce ".Gadsden's produced packing materials - originally paper and cardboard, then food cans.Digital copy of black and white photograph.Caption on back of photo: "Jean, Jeff and Joyce "gadsden and co., picnics in greensborough

Hand written certificate on cardboard backingPresented by the citizens of the Shire of Lillydale. Signed by William MacKinley-President and J C Winterbottom - Shire Secretary

Grave of George Byrne (died 13/10/1938) and Eleanor J. Byrne (died 26/01/1945) in Plot# Q12 Greensborough Cemetery. [damaged headstone]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 early settlers in the district. Digital copy of colour photograph of grave/headstone [damaged]george byrne, eleanor byrne

Grave of George Byrne (died 13/10/1938) and Eleanor J. Byrne (died 26/01/1945) in Plot# Q12 Greensborough Cemetery. [damaged headstone]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 early settlers in the district. Digital copy of colour photograph of grave/headstone.george byrne, eleanor byrne, greensborough cemetery

Travel Itinerary for Mr and Mrs J Davies, from 12/09/1989 to 07/10/1989 to London, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Honolulu, Melbourne.

Steam locomotive J-507 hauling a goods train from Echuca (Vic.) crosses the Iron Bridge over the Murray River bound for Moama (NSW), August 1963Digital TIFF file Scan of black and white print Enlargement prints on textured paper (15.5 x 20.5 cm)george coop collection, echuca, echuca-moama road rail bridge, j-507, j-class steam locomotive (vulcan foundry)

J. Parry General Blacksmith Shoeing Forge in Lower Main Street Stawell with four males and two horses out front. Opposite G.H. Robson Stone yards.Sepia photograph of front of store with four males and two horses in front of the building5 Main St Stawell. Found within a book sold at Ramsay's sale 18.9.70. Mrs. Ramsay was a Parry. Parry's workshop later occupied by Trend & Brown then Cas Brown. Now site of Grahams Store Lower Main Street.stawell business

During the year 1912 Mr. J.Curran was a member of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75This photo is part of a collection of original photos depicting Learmonth ANA Branch No 75 members in 1912.Black and white photo of Mr. J. Curran.Rectangular and set in a brown woodgrain look mount.His name is inscribed in white at the base.It is placed top row right hand corner in a collection of photos depicting all 1912 members of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75.LEARMONTH ANA BRANCH NO 75.PRESENTED TO C.MEWELL ESQ. BY HIS FELLOW MEMBERS AS A MARK OF ESTEEM & APPRECIATION OF VALUABLE SERVICES RENDERED TO THE BRANCH AS SECRETARY. LEARMONTH 1912.j curran 1912, learmonth ana branch no 75

Digital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP3 black and white negative transparencyd-1, d-class diesel locomotive, fyansford, fyansford cement works railway, george coop collection, mooroobool river, trestle bridge

This became T413 when sold to the Victorian Railways, re-gauged to 5’3”, and used on the hilly Cudgewa line because loco was fitted with dynamic brakes.Digital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP3 black and white negative transparencyd-1, d-class diesel locomotive,fyansford, fyansford cement works railway, george coop collection, railway tunnel, t-413

Digital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP3 black and white negative transparencyd-1, d-class diesel locomotive,fyansford, fyansford cement works railway, george coop collection

In background, No. 6 locomotive, a Hudswell Clarke 0-4-2SToc locomotiveDigital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP3 black and white negative transparencyd-1, d-class diesel locomotive, fyansford cement works railway, george coop collection, hudswell clarke 0-4-2stoc locomotive

Digital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP3 black and white negative transparencyd-1, d-class diesel locomotive, fyansford, fyansford cement works railway, george coop collection, mooroobool river, silos, trestle bridge

Digital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Kodachrome colour positive transparency mounted in cardboard Kodachrome mountProcessing date FEB 64d-1, d-class diesel locomotive, fyansford, fyansford cement works railway, george coop collection, mooroobool river, trestle bridge

Narrow gauge private railwayDigital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP3 black and white transparencyd-1, d-class diesel locomotive, film - ilford fp3, fyansford, fyansford cement works railway, geelong, george coop collection

Narrow gauge private railwayDigital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP3 black and white transparencyd-1, d-class diesel locomotive, film - ilford fp3, fyansford, fyansford cement works railway, geelong, george coop collection

Narrow gauge private railwayDigital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP3 black and white transparencyd-1, d-class diesel locomotive, fyansford, fyansford cement works railway, geelong, george coop collection, porter 0-4-0 tank locomotive