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National Wool Museum
Booklet, Sheep to suit
"Sheep to suit" -The Melbourne College of Textiles, 1984. The story of the Melbourne College of Textile's World Record of 1hr, 32 minutes, 33.52 sec on June 24, 1982, recorded by the Guinness Book of RecordsBooklet describing the 'Sheep to Suit' event for the Guiness Book of World Records.textile production fashion shearing weaving sewing, melbourne college of textiles australian wool corporation sunbeam corporation limited, carding, spinning, highlights of the national wool museum: from sheep to suit - exhibition (22/09/2001 - 02/12/2001), textile production, fashion, shearing, weaving, sewing -
Orbost & District Historical Society
Orbost Playgroup Collection, 1986 -2011
Orbost Playgroup operated from 1986 until 2011. This collection of records was donated the Orbost & District Historical Society in 2011 after the playgroup ceased to exist in July 2011.These records are of immediate interest and value to the children and staff who have been part of the Orbost Playgroup. The record also has a much wider significance, to the community in which the group was situated, as a record and research tool.A collection of records of the Orbost Playgroup - 1986-2011. The collection consists of minute books, financial documents and attendance records.documents orbost-playgroup records -
Stanley Athenaeum & Public Room
Booklet - Exercise book, The Pencraft Botany Book
Exercise book with handwritten lists of names and Melbourne Cup Race horses. Cup sweep records. Kept with Euchre scores exercise books.Handwritten lists of Euchre players and Cup Sweep horses. 1st, 2nd & 3rd annotated. G.Craig won the sweep. Date not recorded - approximately 1970's. -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Audio - Gramophone Record, Tchaikovsky in Reserve
... records ...Columbia 45 RPM record Side A: The Reserve 1812 Overture (Tchaikovsky) 2nd Military District Band Side B: The Reserve Rock Overture Creative OasisDO-514records, army, music, army reserve, recruiting, tchaikovsky, records, army, music, army reserve, recruiting, tchaikovsky -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Personal Papers, Department of Public Works, correspondence between the years 1904 and 1930 relating to tramway, 14/01/1958 12:00:00 AM
... Records ...Letter and copy of a list - from the Department of Public Works - dated 14/1/1958 forwarding a list to Mr. McComb of records of correspondence between the years 1904 and 1930 relating to tramways in the Melbourne Metropolitan Area. These records had been forwarded to the State Library of Victoria Archives Branch.trams, tramways, tramways, mmtb, lists, index, records -
National Wool Museum
Certificate
"Record certificate" - Guinness Superlatives Limited, 1982 , awarded to the Melbourne College of Textiles for breaking the record for a "three piece suit from sheep to wearer"GUINNESS SUPERLATIVES LIMITED/ RECORD CERTIFICATE/ This is to certify that...THE MELBOURNE COLLEGE OF TEXTILES/of...PASCOE VALE, MELBOUREN, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA...did break the/...SHEEP TO SUIT...record this/24th day of...JUNE...1982/THREE PIECE SUIT FROMtextile production fashion shearing weaving sewing, melbourne college of textiles australian wool corporation sunbeam corporation limited, spinning, highlights of the national wool museum: from sheep to suit - exhibition (22/09/2001 - 02/12/2001), textile production, fashion, shearing, weaving, sewing -
Vision Australia
Functional object - Object, Royal National Institute for the Blind, Audio record: The sky and the forest by C.S. Forester, 1940s
In this example, nineteen 33-speed gramophone records are needed for a single title. Labelled with His Master's Voice, and recorded solely for the use of the blind by the Sound Recording Committee by Arthur Bush, they were dispatched via post to members who were in possession of commercial record players. Australian blindness agencies were purchasing overseas titles to expand their libraries for a growing number of users.19 vinyl records :12 in., 33-speed ;in paper sleeves, Reference number JG5433-JG5451audio books, royal national institute for the blind -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Bryant West
One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of an early Map of Phillip Island not drawn to scale. Copy from Records Office, London.On back of photo - "If used must bear acknowedgement - reproduced by permission of the Hydrographer of the Navy" "Received 18/3/1955 from London Records Office per Mr mcGrigor-Phillips" Printed on Map "Phillip Island"local history, photography, photographs, maritime documents, maps, exploration, john jenner, bryant west, phillip island map -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book - Borough of Sandridge, Officers of the Council, Asphalt Pavement Accounts, 1877 - 1960
Asphalt Pavement Accounts book 1877- 1960. 'Borough of Sandridge' printed at top of pages. Columns record person liable for cost, location, measurement, cost of pavement and when paid. Path construction plan 1959 attached. Loose items are copies of notices sent to owner c1960s.'Asphalt Pavements Accounts' is embossed on the spine. The title given on the cover includes the words 'important records'engineering - roads streets lanes and footpaths, local government - town of port melbourne, local government - city of port melbourne, local government - borough of port melbourne, arthur victor heath, town clerks -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Leisure object - Cohn's LP Record
The recording was made in the studio of 3BO Bendigo. The record tells the of the Cohn brothers life in Bendigo. It was commissioned by Jack Magnus Cohn, the grandson of Julius Cohn about 1950s-1960s. A "12-inch L.P." black record in a brown paper cover. The cover has the records manufactures name and address printed on it. The record is single sided, the middle has a cream coloured label. "HOUSE OF COHN" Recorded in the studio of 3BO Bendigo. Produced by E. Pattison. Participating in "The House of Cohn" were Des Nicholson, Alex Cohn and Rus Pilley, recorded in the studio of 3BC Bendigo by, Bill Morell and Dug Richards produced by E. Pattison.house of cohn, 3bo bendigo, e. pattison, cohn brothers -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - RECORDS OF SERVICE, 1) 3.7.1945, .2) Est 9.11.45
... Records ...K.W. Allen VX109839 2nd AIF. Refer 2192.4 medals and Service history also 2193, 2195P..1) "Record of Service Book AAB83" re VX109839 CFN Allen K.W. Brown covered cardboard, black printing, individual details hand written in ink. .2) "Demobilization Procedure Book AAB87 No 343215" re VX109839 CFN Allen, Kingsley William. Brown covered, black printing, individual details hand written in ink.records, service, military -
Greensborough Historical Society
Administrative record - Minute Book, Thomastown Golf Club et al, Thomastown Golf Club Minute books - Committee Meetings 1991-1992, 1991-1992
Notepad used by Thomastown Golf Club to record minutes of Committee Meeting 1991-1992. Maintained by Robert (Bob) Jones, Golf Club Secretary.Thomastown Golf Club was a social club formed in 1976. This is part of the Robert (Bob) Jones collection of Club memorabilia.Minute records written on A4 note pad.Handwritten minutes.thomastown golf club, bob jones, minute books, committee meetings -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Service Record, Sherwood, Alfred Samuel Regt. No. 1648, copy of document first dated 16-7-15
Service record of occurrences for Alf Sherwood 1915-1919 1st AIFAlf Sherwood was a soldier of teh 4th Light Horse Regt. serving in the 1st AIF in the First world War. Document Loose Leafservice Records, National Archives of Australia Series B2455, Barcode 8083034, 21 pagesservice file ww1 light horse -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, John L Torpey, Kew's War Memorials, 2014
A record originating in a series of walking tours in Kew39 page ilustrated record of Kew's War Morials by John Torpeywar memorials - kew (vic) -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Instruction, M>Tram, "Instructions to Drivers in Electric Tram Operation", Sep. 2003
... Records ...Form - printed on manila A4 coloured card, folded in half to form an A5 sheet, titled "M>Tram Training Card on-the-job training record". Has space for the trainee, trainer, tram class, details and a tram driver check list of items to be checked. The inside part allowed for training details to be recorded. Has a possible date 02SE03 in the bottom right hand corner - 2/9/2003.trams, tramways, training, drivers, records, m>tram -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Cash Book - North Portland Cemetery, 1861-1917
... records ...North Portland Cemetery cash booknorth portland, cemetery, administration, receipts, records, financial -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Audio - Vinyl Recording, Ormond Slater & Ewen Cameron, Destination City, 1969
The jacket has a stylised view of the intersection of Flinders and Swanston Streets and Flinders St railway station with W2 233 in the top right-hand corner. On the rear are extensive details of each of the 11 recording tracks featuring various trams around Melbourne. The vinyl disk itself has a blue label with the title, speed and side number. Includes recordings of trams 676, 933, 980, 233, and 662. Produced and recorded by Ormond Slater and Ewen Cameron in 1969 with the assistance of the Australasian Post and the TMSV.Demonstrates sound records and production of Vinyl records.Record - vinyl based with paper card jacket and plastic record cover - 33 1/3 rpm microgroove vinyl record, or "LP", titled "Destination City".tramways, tramcars, melbourne, sound recordings, vinyl records, w3 class, w2 class, tram 233, tram 662, tram 980, tram 933, tram 676, tmsv -
Greensborough Historical Society
Administrative record - Minute Book, Thomastown Golf Club et al, Thomastown Golf Club. Register of members, 1976
Book used by Thomastown Golf Club to record names and addresses of club members. Maintained by Robert (Bob) Jones, Golf Club Secretary.Thomastown Golf Club was a social club formed in 1976. This is part of the Robert (Bob) Jones collection of Club memorabilia.Record book with brown cover, register of members' names.Handwritten minutes.thomastown golf club, bob jones, members' records -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Booklet - Armed Forces, Australian Service book 1921, 1919
'Instructions " This book serves as proof of the fact that the bearer has performed the services required to fit him for the defence of his country, as prescribed by the (Defence) Act 1903-1918." 'Wilfred Marriott was from a family of early settlers in Moorabbin Shire. Wilfred (Willie) died at the age of 14 on 31 July 1921.The 'Record of Service Book' of Wilfred Marriott, b. 30/4/1907, of Jasper Road, Bentleigh, issued on 3/2/1921 in Area 37A Caulfield AM Form M7 / (revised 1919) / Record of Service Book / issued to / Surname MARRIOTT / Christian Names Wilfred / Training Area AREA 37A / Year of Birth 1907marriott wilfred, marriott geoff, australian military forces, defence act 1903, militia forces, record of service, caulfield, melbourne, moorabbin, bentleigh, world war 1914 -1918, world war 1939-1945 -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Phonograph Record, Viennese Nights
Phonograph record, black shellac, with black Columbia "Magic Notes" label. A&B sides: Viennese Nights - Waltzes Selection parts 1&2. Artist: Regal Cinema Orchestra.Reference Number DOX - 167. Has a white and blue semi circular label attached to the record label. G.J. Grice Ltd House of Music Supplies. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - DIARY and RECORDS, B.V.Dillon, 7.12.2018
... records ...Reproduced records, diary and photography of Vincent Edward Thomas 18602 RAAF, Born Sea Lake 22/6/1919”Clear Plastic covered with cardboard backing with printed paper contentFront cover, “V.E.THOMAS Service number 18602 RAAF”raaf, diaries, records -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Letter, The Melbourne Beefsteak Club, The Melbourne Beefsteak Club to Robin Boyd, 11.11.1966
The Melbourne Beefsteak Club, Australia’s oldest food society, was founded in May 1886. Members were from business, professional and academic circles. The Club had some arcane rituals, with Masters and Writers of the Records. This letter from The Recorder is addressed to Brother Boyd and includes a list of 26 members and lists of past Writers of the Records and Masters from 1964-1966, and list of Writers of the Records and Masters for the next two years 1967-1968. These roles change each month. Boyd was scheduled to be Writer in March 1968.Letter plus two pages with list of members and Writers of the Records and Masters. -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Black and white, c. 1956
This photograph depicts the interior of the Coles Variety Store within Bentleigh's Centre Road shopping precinct in 1956. Signage represents the pre decimal currency era. The Record Bar advertises the availability of standard and microgroove vinyl records.In this era, the Centre Road Bentleigh shopping strip provided consumers with access to many of the major retail outlets and provided for a wide range of shopping needs. By the 1960s, Chadstone Shopping Centres (opened 1960) and Southland (opened 1968) had been established which created changes to the way in which people shopped.Black and white photograph of interior of Coles Store in Centre Road, Bentleigh displaying prominent signage predating decimal currency. Other signage includes the Coles Record Bar indicating the sale of standard and microgroove vinyl records.Handwritten in blue ink: Coles Bentleigh Sep 1956 B Black printed text on white round adhesive sticker: 202 Handwritten in red ink: 80%shopping strip, strip shopping, bentleigh, city of moorabbin, coles stores -
National Wool Museum
Record, The Weaver from Meltham
This recorded play of the book 'The Weaver from Meltham' - The story of Godfrey Hirst was made circa 1951 and aired on ABC radio. It was handed down to Ken Hirst from his father Ivan Hirst, grandson of Godfrey Hirst. At the end there is an additional recording . It is a speech and presentation to HRH Queen Elizabeth II on the occasion of the birth of Princess Anne of a baby blanket made by the employees of Godfrey Hirst woollen mills circa 1951Light green record slip containing a double sided record of the radio play of The Weaver from MelthamAWA custom long play Microgroove recording -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: NELL GWYNNE REEF N/L - RECORDS, 1957 - 1974
... records ...Document. Well worn folder containing records of share certificates. Correspondence requesting share amou;nts and values of deceased shareholders.McColl, Rankin & Stanistreetorganization, business, nell gwynne reef mine, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet, nell gwynne reef n/l, gold mining, records -
Greensborough Historical Society
Magazine - Digital Image, Diamond Valley Football League Record 20th July 1963, 20/07/1963
Digital copy of pages from a Diamond Valley Football League Record (20th July 1963). Contains articles, results, team lists and advertisements for many local businesses.Digital copy of selected pages from football Recorddiamond valley football league, dvfl -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Booklet
Record of Service book issued to Cpl C H Pooley VX130306 AMF - CMF 1941-42 AIF 1942-46Record of Service booklet for Male Member Australian Military Forces -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Booklet, Family and Local History Sources in Victoria, 1985
Booklet published to help give information on where to find family records and gain access to them.Orange cover, black writing. Information from Custodians of Records 1985.public libraries, historical societies, church records etc, family history records, victorian family history records -
Women's Art Register
Book - Illustrated book, Michael Barson et al, Red Scared The Commie Menace in Propaganda and Popular Culture, 2001
Documents the ephemera used in the USA to warn against the threat of CommunismBrightly designed record of posters, pamphlets, vintage books, film promos and comicsnon-fictionDocuments the ephemera used in the USA to warn against the threat of Communismcommunism, propaganda, posters, magazines, comics, vintage, pulp fiction -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet - BOOK, RECORD OF SERVICE & PHOTO, The Speciality Press Pty Ltd
Record of Service book, cover details of soldier and district of his training, leave, medicals and other data. Part of collection of "William Percival Fawcett" V246452, refer Cat 9627 for his service details.1. Small brown booklet with 40 pages inside. Contains instructions on what to do; On leave, Medical issues, Training undertaken and Service details, Next of Kin. 2. Two small Black and white photos of W, Fawcett from front on and in profile with service number below on each.Front says "Record of Service Book", Australian Military Force, "Male member",bendigo, 38th regiment, record of service, fawcett 1