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Buninyong Visitor Information Centre
Weapon - Bullets, Bullets from a Martini Henry Rifle
Bullets of this type were used in the British Army from 1870 in Martini Henry rifles. Association with Buninyong to be researched. Four bullets of cylindrical shape with bulbous front end. weapons, british army, martini henry -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: FARM PRODUCTION
Leopold Walter Twigg (1870-1935) married Mary Ann Lily (Lily) Douglas (1874-1952) in 1900. Bendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from 2003. Farm production: tanks built for Leo Twigg on his Newbridge property in 1908. Each silo held 25,000 bags of wheat. They were filled by an engine-driven elevator. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1993
The cemetery land was set aside in 1870 and surveyed in 1903. The gazebo stands on land set apart as a public park in 1991.Photograph of gazebo in Phillip Island Cemeterylocal history, photography, photographs, slides, film, gazebo in phillip island cemetery, coloured photograph, phillip island cemetery, edwin rayner, major donor -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1978/79
House built by Henry Jenner, Senior - about 1870 for Mr T Woods. Possibly originally built of mud and sticks.Photograph of the home of Mr T Woods which was in Settlement Road, East Cowes. Taken looking towards the back of the house with garden in foreground. Note twin roof line. Water tank on left of picture.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, t woods home -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - letters, Documents relating to the Establishment of the Sandhurst (Bendigo) School of Mines, 1871, 1871
The Ballarat School of Mines was established in 1870. The first enrolments took place in 1871 making this group of documents historically important.Paper documents relating to the advice being sought by the Sandhurst Mechanics' Institute from Ballarat School of Mines in relation to starting a School of Mines at Bendigo. .8) Correspondence to the Ballarat School of Mines from Joseph Phillips of the Sandhurst Mechanics' Institute and Free Library. The letter seeks advice on setting up a School of Mines in Bendigo. The correspondence was dated 01 January 1871, was signed by Joseph Phillips, and was answered on 04 January 1871. .14) Ballarat School of Mines Council Agenda, 20 January 1871. Signed by James Baker, secretary. .18) Letter from R.M. Serjeant to the Ballarat School of Mines dated 09 January 1871. .22) Letter from prospective student A. Ansaldi regarding starting at the Ballarat School of Mines. .24) Letter from prospective student James Hore regarding starting at the Ballarat School of Mines. .26) Memorandum during the Mechanics' Institute Sandhurst requesting information concerning teachers. Dated 25 April 1871. .27) Sandhurst Mechanics' Institute & Free Library requesting information from the Ballarat School of Mines in relation to numbers of pupils, number of paid staff, number of honorary staff, salary of head master and whether the school was a success. It is dated 19 April 1871 and is signed by Joseph Phillips. .35) My dear sir If it will suit youor convenience I take the liberty of appointing Friday the 2nd of June for my lecture on Geology at the School of Mines. You expressed a wish to assist me in any diagrams that it might be possible to obtain. In am very anxious to have a large map of the solar system. One that might be clearly seen from any part of the Hall. It will be of great importance to my lecture. [ ? ] diagrams I will find it necessary to prepare myself. I am most faithfully H. B. de la Poer Wall R.W. Newman Esqr Vice President PS as the whole of my lecture depends on the hearing the early part it might be well to put in the Advt at 8.00 punctually. In announcing my name it might be well to put ex-Fellow of the Royal Geological Society. Asking your pardon for these suggestions. Sebastopol June 14th 1871 Gentlemen, I am desirous of joining the classes of Surveying, drawing, &c in your valuable Institution.i am 16 years of age, and been through the 1st first book of Euclid, Decimals &c. Trusting to meet with your approbation. I am gentlemen, Yours obedietly A. Ansaldi To the Administrative Council School of Mines Ballarat Darling Streetl Ballarat July 1871 To the secretary of the School of Mines Ballarat. Sir, I called on Monday but you were not present but I saw Mr Phillips and he informed me that I might commence at once, and that my nomination &c might be going on in the mean time. If there be any objection to my joining the classroom Monday night, will you be good enough to let me know. Yours &c John Hore. Sandhurst April 25 1871 To The secretary School of Mines, Ballarat, Please let me know what subjects your paid instructor teachersl JP By Jas Philipsballarat school of mines, bendigo school of mines, sandhurst school of mines, sandhurst mechanics' institute, bendigo, sandhurst, joseph phillips, phillips, hore, john hore, james phillips, ansaldi, ballarat school of mines establishment, robert borugh smyth, robert m. sergeant, james baker, de la poer wall, warrington rogers, h.b. de la poer wall, r.w. newman, lecture, royal geological society, a. ansaldi, mechanics' institute sandhurst, r.m. sergeant -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, The Age newspaper, Linden, 14/04/1973
Built 1870, photograph taken 1972, image of carpeted entrance hallway leading to stairway when being used as an office.Unmounted black and white photograph in good conditionLinden, 14-4-1972. Age photo Y7058/9 ABC' -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Tool - Screwdriver
Tools used by Mrs Duncan's grandfather, when he was a carpenter on the clipper ship of the 1870's between England and Australia.Metal chisel London' pattern with wooden handletrades, carpentry -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Tool - Try Plane
Tools used by Mrs Duncan's grandfather, when he was a carpenter on the clipper ship of the 1870's between England and Australia.Large wooden plane.WBDtrades, carpentry -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Tool - Keyhole Saw
Tools used by Mrs Duncan's grandfather, when he was a carpenter on the clipper ship of the 1870's between England and Australia.Latge wooden handle with small metal saw.trades, carpentry -
City of Ballarat Libraries
Photograph, Bridge Street, Ballarat
Bridge Street looking west Circa 1870-1880 from the Premier Album of Ballarat Views.. Pittard's Shoe Warehouse.bridge street, pittard's shoe warehouse, streetscape, commerical, ballarat, premier album of ballarat views -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Functional object - 'Perutz' Photographic Film Roll & Tin, Perutz
Perutz was the German firm of chemist Otto Perutz, and was established in 1870. It was the first company to produce a roll film for the Leitz camera.A clear film roll and silver metal film roll tin. On tin: "PERUTZ/6x9/620"photography, photograph, photo, camera, leitz camera, perutz, german, germany -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing Archive
Print - Coloured print, The Original Design of The Alfred Hospital
The Alfred Hospital commissioned architect Charles Webb to design the hospital. [Picture submitted 1869. Open for inspection Dec 1870.]A historical record of the original Alfred Hospital designFramed photo print of original design of Alfred HospitalPerspective of original design of Alfred Hospital / by C Webb, Architectstreet view of building elevation, horse and carriage in foreground, alfred hospital, architects drawing -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: TOGETHER
John and Elizabeth (nee Jeffrey) Williams married in 1870 and had the following children. John b. 1870; Thomas b. 1875; Emily b. 1878; Mary Elizabeth b. 1878; George Henry b. 1880; Florence b. 1882; Ethel May b. 1883; Evaline Grace b. 1887; Henrietta (Ettie) b. 1889; Melinda (Linda) b. 1891. Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2003. Together: the Williams family sit for a photo. Back left to right: Thomas, George, Florence, Ethel. Centre: Mary, Elizabeth, Ettie, John, Emily. Front: Eveline and Linda. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph, American and Australasian Photographic Company, c1870
Taken in Beechworth c1870, this photograph depicts Ford Street taken from Church Street looking towards the Old Beechworth Gaol. This photograph was taken and produced by the American and Australasian Photographic Company which was founded by Beaufoy Merlin joined by his assistant, Charles Bayliss and Augustus Clinton, and operated between 1866-1873. The company traveled throughout Victoria and New South Wales before establishing a portrait studio in Sydney. There is no apparent connection to America. Black and white rectangular postcard. The image is printed on matt photographic paper and mounted on cardboard. Obverse: NO INSCRIPTION Reverse: 5570 33 Beechworth about 1870 American & Australian Photographic Company. Victoria Branch. C. BAYLISS, Manager No. 62 Extra Copies may be had by sending Number to present Address. beechworth, ford street, old beechworth goal -
Federation University Historical Collection
University Legal Stamps, Official Stamps and Ink pad
1. square stamp with Common Seal of the University of Ballarat 2. rectangle stamp with School of Mines Ballarat, 3. long narrow stamp with School of Mines and Industries, Ballarat Limited 4.Ink pad in white container1. Common Seal of the University of Ballarat was hereto affixed by direction of the Vice Chancellor in the presence of the Vice-Chancellor …. Secretary to the Council 2. School of Mines Ballarat, 1870 3. School of Mines and Industries, Ballarat Limited ballarat school of mines, ballarat school of mines and industries, ballarat school of mines and industries limited, university of ballarat, university seals, legal university seals, ink pad -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Register, Ballarat School of Mines Register of Specimens
The Ballarat School of Mines was the first School of Mines in Australasia, and collected specimens for its museum since its first year in 1870.Handwritten register in a large leather bound book. It includes geological specimens held in the Ballarat School of Mines Museum.ballarat school of mines, geology, museum, ferdinand krause -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - black and white, Ballarat School of Mines, Lydiard Street, Ballarat, c1909, c1909
Ballarat School of Mines was established in 1870 making it Australia's first School of Mines. It is now Federation University Australia SMB Campus.Ballarat School of Mines from Lydiard Street. The former Wesley Church is on the left of the photo. Beside it is the New Classrooms (now Administration Building), and the former Ballarat Circuit Court which was demolished in 1912 and replaced the the Ballarat Technical Art School building. .1) Sepia print .2) Black and white print showing all the Lydiard Street streetscape with people in the doorway and a horse and buggy in the street. .3) Black and white copy .4) Line drawing taken from the photo.ballarat school of mines, lydiard street, ballarat, administration buildings, former circuit court, former wesley church, administration building, a building, former methodist church -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Ballarat School of Mines Minute Book , 1876-1881, 1876-1881
The Ballarat School of Mines was established in 1870 and was a predecessor institution of Federation University. The first president of the Ballarat School of Mines was Redmond Barry.Half leather bound ledger containing handwritten minutes of the Ballarat School of Mines. Includes: * Foundation Class in Pharmacy and Botany (17/04/1979) * Female Telegraphy Students (12/06/1917)ballarat school of mines, henry richards caselli, w.h. barnard, flude, usher, august hoelscher, warrington rogers, james oddie, robert m. sergeant, ferdinand krause, curator, w.p. bechervaise, james flude, school of mines exhibition committee, james bickett, hugh grey & son, ballarat juvenile industrial exhibition, charles shoppee, g.o. preshaw, alfred mica smith, rivet henry bland, r.w. newman, noble wilson, william burbidge, marie barbour, george hall, susan cahir, mary troy, pharmacy, botany, f.f. bailliere, richard viccars, mary usher, f. pinkerton, pyrites works, james campbell, telegraphy, william bailey, judge rogers, ballarat school of mines certificates, william f. west, j. bryant, henry obree, w.h. odgers, edward debois, james darby, redmond barry, pharmacy board, w.h. keast, george perry, f.w. niven, fedinand von mueller, benjamin trewhella, d. miliken, charles strachan, william wilson, r.a.f. murray, e.p. figgis, charles flude, laboratory, john richards, eyres brothers, john armstrong, h.b. de la poer wall, c.f. crouch, william h. keast, frank pintkerton, hugh grey -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White, Albert E. Stohr cuts the Ballarat School of Mines Centenary Cake watched on by Jack Barker, 1970, 08/08/1970
The Ballarat School of Mines was opened to student in 1870. It was the first School of Mines in Australia. It is now a predecessor institution of Federation University Australia.Two black an white photos of the Ballarat School of Mines Centenary Cake being cut at the Centenary dinner on 08 August 1970. .1) E.J. Barker, principal of the Ballarat School of Mines, assists Albert E. Stohr, Vice-President of the Ballarat School of Mines Council, to cut the Centenary Cake .2) Candles on the Centenary Cake are blown out. Standing is A.E. Stohr. Seated Left to right: Mrs M.B. John, Mrs E.J. Tippett, Sir Douglas Menzies.stohr, a.e. stohr, barker, e.j. tippett, m.b. john, douglas menzies, centenary, centenary dinner, centenary cake, founders day cake, e.j. barker, jack barker -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Black and white, Bill Gribble, Bruce Tanner and Max Palmer
The Ballarat School of Mines was established in 1870. It is a predecessor of Federation University Australia. Bill Gribble was the President of the Ballarat School of Mines Council. A black and white photograph of four men at the Ballarat School of Mines. They are (left to right) ? , Bill Gribble, Bruce Tanner and Max Palmerballarat school of mines, gribble, bill gribble, bruce tanner, max palmer -
Federation University Historical Collection
Furniture - Photograph - Black and White, Ballarat School of Mines and Industries Honour Board for Directors and Council Presidents, c2009
The Ballarat School of Mines was hthe first school of mines in Australasia and was established in 1870. It is now a predecessor institution of Federation University Australia. Three colour photograph of Founders Room, and an honour board in Founders Room at the SMB Campus Administration Building. It lists the Directors, and the School Council Presidents.ballarat school of mines, ballarat school of mines directors, ballarat school of mines council presidents, frederick martell, c.a. fenner, w. poole, h.h. smith, maurice copland, a.f. heseltine, r.w. richards, dick richards, richard w. richards, harold arblaster, e.j. barker, jack barker, graham beanland, peter shiells, ron wild, redmond barry, wiliam stawell, andrew anderson, richard maddern, w.h. middleton, e.j.t. tippett, m.b. john, john tippett, morgan b. john, w.j.c. north, rex holioake, ken flecknoe, kerry l. cross, william gribble, bill gribble -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, The Poole Family Tree, 1970
Poole Family tree of Girgarre East. Reunion program - Centenary celebrations 1870-1970 includes brief history of Poole FamilyPale green cover. Black writing.girgarre east, family histories, books, history, local -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Ammunition Cartridges, Martini Henry rifle ball cartridges, 1890
Similar to cartridges used in the Zulu Wars of the 1870's. Used by the Victorian Volunteer Forces up until the late 1890's.Rolled brass case Mark III 1890 wrapped in original paper tied with string, 450/577 calibre for Mark 111 Martini Henry Rifle. -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - 'Raheen', 96 Studley Park Road, 1979
The first section of Raheen was commenced in 1870 with an extension added in 1884. It was designed by William Salway and built for Edward Latham of the Carlton Brewery. Original colour positive photograph (Kodak print) of the garden on the west side of 'Raheen' in Studley Park Road, KewInk on reverse: "Raheen 1979 / Donated by M Rolley"raheen, 96 studley park road -- kew (vic.), historic gardens -- kew (vic.) -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Booklet, Museums Aust Victoria, 2014
This is the handbook for the third annual Victorian Museums & Galleries Conference held in Warrnambool. The conference was run in conjunction with Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village which was celebrating its 40th anniversary. Warrnambool Art Gallery was one of the sponsors of the conference. This handbook is of interest as it tells us of the activities and speakers at a conference which was held in Warrnambool in 2014 and which highlights particularly Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village and the Warrnambool Art Gallery. This is a paper back booklet of 16 pages. It is the Conference Handbook of the Victorian Museums & Galleries Conference 2014 which was held at Warrnambool in April 2014. The pages contain printed material, advertisements, the conference program and information on the conference presenters. The cover has a white background with a map of Warrnambool Bay and town (Stanley 1870) on the front cover and an advertisement on the back cover.Front Cover: Museums Australia, Victoria, Victorian Museums & Galleries Conference 2014, Warrnambool 3-4 April, Museums Australia (Victoria), Conference Handbookvictorian museums & galleries conference. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: LAND BILL
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Land Bill - The main purpose of the Bendigo Land Bill was to authorise the sale of land at the corner of Mitchell and High streets for 9000 Pounds. In 1870 the site was a gold mine on which a Bendigo councillor, Dr Boyd, had erected buildings, one of these buildings was the City Club Hotel. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - MAGIC LANTERN COLLECTION: 2 X MAGIC LANTERN SLIDES
Objects. MAGIC LANTERN COLLECTION- 2 x glass MAGIC LANTERN SLIDEs 14 x 19 cm / one has a rough pencil l sketch of a horse and cart, the other of an egg timer ? / 2 x slides glass antique Circa 1870's - 1900s (produced by Ernst Plank ?) Magic Lantern slides red bordered slides.photography, projectors - still -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: MEDICAL CERTIFICATE
Blue paper dated Decr 29th 1870. I hereby Certify that C. W. Boegal of Honey Suckle St. Is able to follow his usual employment. Signed H. L. Atkinson. Also signed at the end by C. W. Boegal declaring himslef off the Sick Funds of the Court. Printed by J. Brockley, Printer, Bridge Street, Sandhurst.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - medical cetificate, court king of the forest, c w boegal, h l atkinson, j brockley -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - WES HARRY COLLECTION: BARNADOWN BRIDGE, 1860's
Photograph of a wooden bridge spanning a river, the surrounding country is heavily timbered. There are cattle strung out along the bridge and two bullock wagons? There are also six or seven people on the bridge as well as a woman in a light coloured crinoline on the right hand side. Written on the back in biro is ' This is possibly the Barnadown bridge over the Campaspe and would be about the 1860 to 1870.bridge, barnadown, barnadown bridge, campaspe river, wooden bridges, droving cattle -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Slide - 'Raheen', Studley Park Road, 1976
Colour transparency (slide) created in June 1976 during a tour by the Junior National Trust, which was led by members of Kew Historical Society. The collection of 21 slides reveals that the tour covered all parts of Kew, but focused understandably on heritage buildings and sites.Image of an historic place in Kew that can be dated to an exact time and place. The images, albeit amateurish in composition, frequently reveal aspects of important buildings and sites that have changed over time.35mm colour transparency of Raheen in Studley Park Road, Kew in 1976. The building of the house commenced in 1870, while major additions were made in 1884. The view is of the fence and tower. Presumably the photograph was taken from Studley Park Road. The property was still during this period the palace of the Catholic Archbishop of Melbourne. The colour of the slide has degraded over time. historic houses -- kew (vic.), raheen -- studley park road -- kew (vic.)