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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH OF GREYHOUND
Black and white photograph of greyhound 18/4/94. Advertiser trophy Winner, Vilma Goss and Noel Allen, (husband and wife), with Pacy Pearl.clubs and associations, sport, greyhound racing -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 1948
Quinn CollectionBuff-coloured, self-folding letter (0377), dated 30/06/48 Letter is written by Vera South, Australia House, London and addressed to "Mr Allen Quinn, S.S. Lali", C/- an address in "Rio Janerio, Brazil". On the back of the letter is written "Happy Birthday Allen"letters-from-abroad, quinn, 1948, vera south, london -
Victorian Harness Racing Heritage Collection at Lord's Raceway Bendigo
Memorabilia - Silver trophy, Tearaway, 1928 Korong Vale District Trotting Club Cup
1928 Korong Vale District Trotting Club CupTom Allen Snr Glenloth. Sons Clarrie and Tom Jnr were trainer/driversSilver CupTearaway, Korong Vale District Trotting Club Cup 1928 T Allenkorong vale, trotting, tearaway, tom allen, cup -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Rose Series
Postcard found by Lynne Allen at her late Aunt's house in 2013. Lynne Allen President of the Shoalhaven Historical Society NSWBlack & White postcard of The Nobbies. Man and boy walking along a dirt pathway. Seal Rocks in the distance.The Rose Series P. 14017. The Nobbies, P. I. the nobbies phillip island, shoalhaven historical society, lynne allen -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Photographic postcard - Soldiers from Tarnagulla and district in a military camp, Soldiers from Tarnagulla and district in a military camp, Exact date unknown, circa 1914-1918
Murray Comrie Collection. Original print.Photographic postcard with monochrome image of soldiers in uniform posed in a military camp, with buildings made of corrugated iron in the background. Main assembled subjects are residents of Tarnagulla and other towns in surrounding district. Reverse of item is printed as a standard postcard format. All subjects served in First World War, dating the image to circa 1914-1918. Same image as THA-2019.0025 which was accompanied by a note that gives the following names: (Left to Right) Back Row: 1. ______________ 2. Lew Allen 3. Bob Clark Middle Row: 1. ______________ 2. ________________ 3. _________________ 4. _________________ Front Row: 1. _______________ 2. Jack Sheldon 3. Will Kilgour 4. _________________ tarnagulla, war, military, service, soldiers, veterans, ww1, first world war, kilgour, allen, clark, sheldon -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Pamphlet - Offical Race Meeting Card, Thomas Drenen, Rutherglen Racing Club. Winter Meeting: Wednesday, 13th May, 1908, May 1908 (Exact)
Office bearers of the Rutherglen Racing Club: President--Mr W R Commins; Vice-presidents--Messrs S P Gollings, H W Allen and J Geoghegan; Treasurer--Mr J Geoghegan; Judge--Dr Harris J.P.; Handicapper--Mr M Mitchell; Stewards--Messrs W R Commins, M Martin, S P Gollings, J Geoghegan, A Prentice J.P.;H W Allen, H McKay, J Logan, D Frew, J Prentice and H E D Kelly; Clerk of Scales--Mr W J Parlett; Clerk of Course--Mr A Gill; Starter--Mr J Hiskins; Secretary--T Drenen Part of a collection of business documents found under the floor of a building in Main Street when it was being renovated. At that time the owner was Don Chambers, and the premises was occupied as the Chambers Riteway Supermarket. The location (134 Main Street) is currently (2022) occupied by Miegel’s Pharmacy Rutherglen. Horse racing meeting information printed on card.Pencil marks beside some runnersgollings, allen, geoghegan, harris, mitchell, martin, prentice, mckay, logan, frew, kelly, parlett, gill, hiskins, drenen, horse racing, racing, rutherglen racing club, 134 main street, chambers riteway supermarket -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1/03/1999 12:00:00 AM
Other number 03651.1Colour photograph of Maroon cricket team Junior Premiers showing Shawn Sproule, Reece Allit, Michael Battista, Chris Bulmer, Luke Geddes, Mark Rosenboom, Michael Dalaney, Steven Battista, Nathan Allen, John Dick, Xavier Ellis, Tom Bulmer, Joey Dalaney, Jarrod Coad. Coaches Lou Battista and David Allen Lakes Entrance Victoriaclubs, sports -
Melbourne Water
Compensating Polar Planimeter, c.1970s
As the Yarra became unsuitable as a source of water, several attempts were made to find alternative sources for the growing population of Melbourne. It was not until 1891 that the efforts to sewer Melbourne came to fruition with the setting up of the Melbourne Metropolitan Board of Works (MMBW), now known as Melbourne Water. From 1891 until 1992, it was the responsibility of the MMBW to safeguard public health by providing a sewerage system and a safe water supply system. In 1992, The MMBW merged with a number of smaller urban water authorities to form Melbourne Water. This item was used by MMBW employees as a measuring device to determine areas or figures on a plane surface having either straight or irregular boundaries. The Compensating Polar Planimeter is of historical significance for its association with the former Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works (MMBW). This measuring device is perfectly intact and a rare surviving object of standard Board issued equipment. The kit is significant for its representativeness of the theme of Technology in building Victoria's industries and workforce, which continues to resonate strongly within Melbourne Water today.The instrument is inside a black metal case with accessories including: Setting bar, screwdriver, Allen key and spare pole point. Inside is also the adjustable planimeter. mmbw, melbourne water, melbourne metropolitan board of works, technology, instrument, work, measure, historic, water, staff -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Modern shops in Mitcham, 4/10/1924 12:00:00 AM
Some 'Modern Mitcham Shops' of this time shown including the Snooker and Billiard Hall which later became a butcher shop of Mr Blaney/ Mr Allen.mcglone, john, mcglone estate, coghill & haughton -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper
Black and white photograph of three men Bill Allen, Cliff Morrison and Derek Grimmer Pres of Tambo Shire at annual dinner of RSL Metung Victoriareturn soldiers league -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1952 c
Fish transported to Melbourne market by truckBlack and white photograph of fisherman Jack Allen in rowing boat The Killer boxing fish for icing at Harbecks Jetty, Eastern Wharf. Lakes Entrance Victoria.fishing industry, boats and boating, fish, waterways -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1985
Ladies identified as Edna, Mary and Hilda (all nee Risk), Vera Bennett (Allen), Lil Jackie (Allen), Pat Stewart (Foley), Mary McNamara.Colour photograph seven named ladies standing outside entrance doorway to Primary School at Centenary celebrations Lakes Entrance Victoriaschools, reunions -
El Dorado Museum Association Inc.
Photograph - Digital Image - Charles Allan
Charles Allenfirst world war, world war one, wwi, australian imperial force, aif, el dorado, eldorado, soldiers, men -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Red Roof House
Allen CrescentColour Photograph Showing a Red Roofed house taken from across the road on a angle prior to demolition. A metal sign on the fence reads "Mick teh Wrecker is here ( the second line is unclear) Pay cash (the last line is unclear). -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Ramsden Bairnsdale, 1/08/1966 12:00:00 AM
Black and white photograph of debutant ball in aid of Lakes Entrance Pre School and Welfare Association. Thirteen debutants were presented to Mr Peter Nixon MHR and Mrs Nixon and Tambo Shire Pres. Cr J Kilby and Mrs Kilby Back Row Sue Davis, June Mays, Pam Long, Mavis Barling, Janis Bulls, Rhonda Newman, Faye Ostler, Kay French, Front Row Margaret Allen, Joan Allen, Marion Bryce, Kathleen Allen, Laura Mitchelson. Flower Girl and page Lynette Houston, Gary Hubbard, Linda Hancock Lakes Entrance VictoriaBill Ramsden Photographer Bairnsdalesports -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Work on paper - Document Memorial Scroll
Framed Scroll and Pt Lesley Murlis Allen 50th Bn KIA Letter from George V -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Time and Tide
This item is from the ‘Pattison Collection’, a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art, and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the lack of financial support led the WMI in 1911 to ask the City Council to take it over. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Library as it was then called. When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Ralph Pattison. Eventually the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. RALPH ERIC PATTISON Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 Pattison accepted a position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council. His huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower area of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine, and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave during 1942 to 1945 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. WARRNAMBOOL'S MECHANICS' INSTITUTE Warrnambool's Mechanics' Institute (or Institution as it was sometimes called) was one of the earliest in Victoria. On 17th October 1853 a meeting was held where it was resolved to request the Lieutenant Governor of the Colony to grant land for the erection of a Mechanics' Institutes building. A committee was formed at the meeting and Richard Osburne chaired the first meeting of this committee. The land on the North West corner of Banyan and Merri Streets was granted but there were no funds to erect the building. The Formal Rights of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute's encompassed its aims and these were officially adopted in1859; "This Institution has for its object the diffusion of literary, scientific, and other useful knowledge amongst its members, excluding all controversial subjects, religious or political. These objects are sought to be obtained by means of a circulating library, a reading room, the establishment of classes, debates, and the occasional delivery of lectures on natural and experimental philosophy, mechanics, astronomy, chemistry, natural history, literature, and the useful and ornamental arts, particularly those which have a more immediate reference to the colony." The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute opened its first reading room in November1884 in the National School building at the corner of Banyan and Timor Streets. The Institute was funded by member subscription, payable on a quarterly, half yearly or yearly basis. Samuel Hannaford, the Manager of the Warrnambool Bank of Australasia, was the first Honorary Secretary of the Mechanics' Institutes, and an early President and Vice-President. He also gave several of the early lectures in the Reading Room. Another early Secretary, Librarian and lecturer was Marmaduke Fisher, the teacher at the National School. Lecture topics included The Poets and Poetry of Ireland', 'The Birth and Development of the Earth', 'The Vertebrae - with Remarks on the pleasures resulting from the study of Natural History' and 'Architecture'. In 1856 the Reading Room was moved to James Hider's shop in Timor Street, and by 1864 it was located in the bookshop of Davies and Read. In the 1860's the Mechanics' Institute struggled as membership waned but in 1866, after a series of fund raising efforts, the committee was able to purchase land in Liebig Street, on a site then called Market Square, between the weighbridge and the fire station. A Mechanics' Institute building was opened at this site in August 1871. The following year four more rooms were added to the main Reading Room and in 1873 the Artisan School of Design was incorporated into the Institute. The same year Joseph Archibald established a Museum; however it deteriorated when he was transferred to Bendigo in 1877. In 1880, with Archibald's return to Warrnambool, the Museum was re-established, and in 1885 a new building was built at the back of the Institute to accommodate the re-created School of Design, the Art Gallery and the Museum. In 1887 the Museum section was moved to the former court house in Timor Street (for some time the walls of the building formed part of the TAFE cafeteria but all is now demolished)). In 1911 the Museum was transferred back to the original building and the management of the Mechanics' Institute was handed over to the Warrnambool City Council. The Museum and Art Gallery became one and housed many fine works of art, and the Library continued to grow. The building was well patronised, with records showing that at the beginning of the 20th century there were between 500 and 800 visitors. During World War One the monthly figures were in the thousands, with 3,400 people visiting in January 1915. The Museum was a much loved Institution in Warrnambool until the contents of the Museum and Art Gallery were removed to make room for the Warrnambool City Council Engineers' Department. The contents were stored but many of the items were scattered or lost. When the original building was demolished the site became occupied by the Civic Centre, which included the new City Library. (The library was temporarily located in the old Palais building in Koroit Street.) In the process of reorganisation the Collection was distributed amongst the community groups: -The new City Library took some of the historic books and some important documents, historic photographs and newspapers. -The Art Gallery kept the 19th Century art collection and some of the artefacts from the museum. -The Historic Society has some items -The State Museum has some items -Some items were destroyed -Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village has old newspapers, Government Gazettes, most of the Mechanics' Institute Library, ledgers and documents connected to the Mechanics' Institute Library, some framed and unframed art works and some photographs. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute Library book collection is deemed to be of great importance because it is one of the few collections in an almost intact state, and many of the books are now very rare and of great value. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. Time and Tide by Weare and Tyne. Twenty - Five Letters to a working man of Sunderland on The Laws of Work Author: John Ruskin Publisher: George Allen Date: 1891Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 824 RUS Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Servicewarrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, great ocean road, time and tide by weare and tyne., time and tide, john ruskin -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Book, Birds of Rutherglen District, 1965
The Author, Allan McEvey, is a local manLight green paper covered booklet. Printed on paper with soft cardboard cover. "The Birds of the Rutherglen District by Allen McEvey / Curator of Birds, National Museum of Victoria""To the Rutherglen Shire Library with compliments of the Author"birds, rutherglen district, allan mcevey -
Bright & District Historical Society operating the Bright Museum
Plate
Found at Allen's Flat on the Buckland Goldfield, site of Allen and Farleys Store which was traded during the 1850s through to the 1860s. Site of reported violence during the Buckland Riot in 1857.Artifact from an area that reportedly had a population of 5,000 during the goldrush of 1850s but now virtually a deserted and overgrown valley. oval, blue and white willow ware design, crockerymakers stamp on back, crown above sash with letters, J ? ? ?, behive underneath, partly surrounded by a laurel ? wreath. Numeral 3 adjacent to the makers stampkitchen ware, flat, crockery, willow ware, buckland, allens -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Olinda Girls Practising Maypole Dance 1911, 1911
Olinda girls practise the Maypole dance at 'Hillcrest' on Mernda Road in 1911. From front left circling back are: Lois Lyons, Edie Jackson, Beth Barrow, Phyllis Murray, Amy Allen, Jessie Ebbels, Faith Beatty, Vera Devine, Maggie Schneider, Vera Watson, Hope Barrow, Dolly Witt. The descriptive text on the reverse of this photograph was hand written by John Lundy-Clarke.1911 Olinda girls practicing the maypole dance under the direction of Vera Devine at the Devine’s home “Hillcrest” Mernda Road. Left to right from front circling 1. Lois Lyons 2. Edie Jackson 3. Beth Barrow 4. Phyllis Murray 5. Amy Allen 6. Jessie Ebbels 7. Faith Beatty 8. Vera Devine 9. Maggie Schneider 10. Vera Watson 11. Hope Barrow 12. Dolly Witt head just showing over ribbon on left. From Mrs A Dodd (Vera Devine) Copied by J.L.C. 1974 hillcrest, mernda road, maypole, vera devine, lois lyons, edie jackson, beth barrow, phyllis murray, amy allen, jessie ebbels, faith beatty, maggie schneider, vera watson, hope barrow, dolly witt, olinda -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Life in Byrneside to 1994, 1994
To record Byrneside history for celebratioon of 100th Anniversary of Byrneside Hall. 1894 - 1994Cream cover, green border, green writing. Front cover - sketch of hall by Janet Donaldson-Allen. Photo of horse drawn wagon loaded with wheat on back coverbyrneside hall, books, history, local -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1/03/1996 12:00:00 AM
Also a black and white photograph taken at the same time at New Works Jetty another R I B shown in distance Nine members were involved in training 04877.1 10 x 15 cmBlack and white photograph of Cpl Amir Tito Mick Allen and Giz McKechnie of Australian Army training in a Rigid Inflatable boat on Cunninghame Arm Lakes Entrance Victoriamilitary history, people, r a a f, world war 1939 - 1945 -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, M Holding, 1/07/2013 12:00:00 AM
Colour framed photograph showing LERHS member Vera Bennett and her Red Cross Awards taken as a young school teacher Vera Allen Lakes Entrance Victoriareturn soldiers league, fashion -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 7/05/1995 12:00:00 AM
Black and white photograph of glass blower Tricia Allen with Michael Hook of Melbourne working on demo vase at Woodsedge Craft Centre Baades Road Lakes Entrance Victoriaarts, businesses, people -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1939 c
Also black and white photograph of Peter Egan at front and Frank Mitchelson on the Anchovette 05255.1 8.5 x 9 cmSepia toned photograph showing George Egan, Arthur Allen and Watty Wilkins boxing fish beside Harbecks Wharf ie Eastern Wharf Lakes Entrance Victoriaboats and boating -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 13/11/1949
Indicates a friendship at the timeQuinn CollectionOne and a quarter page letter (0830.a1) typed on cream-coloured paper headed 5408 Denker Avenue, Los Angeles, California and dated 13/11/49. Matching envelope (0830.b) has type-written address and is post-marked Los Angeles. The stamp has been torn off. 'Please forward' is written in pencil across the bottom left-hand corner.Letter is from Stanley Carraher and commences 'Hi Allen' and concludes 'Your friend, Stan'. It appears from the context of the letter that Stanley was one of Allen's fellow passengers in the recent car trip from New York to Los Angelesletters-from-abroad, quinn, 1949, los angeles, stanley carraher -
Malmsbury Historical Society
Photograph (Item), A Reprint Of The Mill, Malmsbury ca1989
People - "Allen, Mr" Buildings - Mill -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Findlay Family - Heatherdale Reserve, 2022
A4 History of the Findlay Familynon-fictionA4 History of the Findlay Familyfindlay family, heatherdale reserve, canterbury road ringwood east no. 27, findlay wilma -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - IDENTITY DISCS, Australian Army Issue
See Cat 5192Identity discs - dog tags - WW2. Red compressed fibre disc. It is used as a identity disc. There is a small hole near the top edge for tying it on.Front: V443105. ALLEN AEG. AAOC. - stamped. Rear Training Depot Bendigo Showgrounds - stamped.ww2, identity disc -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Photograph: Children at Llanelly School
David Gordon Collection. Written on back 'Mrs J. Allen, nee Mary Bell Clark' (presumably appears in picture).