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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Secession push taken seriously, 1994
Nunawading Mayor, Noel Spurr, said he was taking more seriously the push by a West Box Hill group to secede from the proposed new City of Koornung and join Boroondara since attending a fiery meeting.Nunawading Mayor, Noel Spurr, said he was taking more seriously the push by a West Box Hill group to secede from the proposed new City of Koornung and join Boroondara since attending a fiery meeting.Nunawading Mayor, Noel Spurr, said he was taking more seriously the push by a West Box Hill group to secede from the proposed new City of Koornung and join Boroondara since attending a fiery meeting.local government, city of nunawading, city of box hill, spurr, noel, amalgamations -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Mountain Grange and Great Barn Kalorama c1910, c1910
View of Mountain Grange Homestead with Great Barn. Tree stumps still visible. Fruit tress still present. Less cultivation near house. Fences more uniform and indication of a road.Woman in dress and bracken in foreground.kalorama, mountain grange -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Near Saw Mill
Ten or more cattle pulling logs to a sawmill (possibly McLaren's sawmill in Belgrave). The land around the track is cleared and it is heavily treed in the background. There is dead timber lying around and the land looks dry. c.1920. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Chris Wurr, Mar. 1969
Yields information about Ballarat's decorated trams, in particular this one for fund raising. The basic decoration was able to recycled for other events as well - Ballarat Base Hospital.Black and White photograph of No. 21 decorated for the March 1969 fund raising appeal for the Ballarat Base Hospital, dressed as the "Trambulance". Photographed at the depot? See Also Reg Items1885, 3750 and 3231 for more details of the tram.Stamped on rear in black ink "Donated to BTPS by and Photo By" / "Chris Wurr 12 Truscott Street, Ararat 3377 (053) 52 3403.tramways, trams, ballarat base hospital, decorated trams, appeals, tram 21 -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - Super Marine, The Archive Photographs, Super Marine
The book is a collection of photographs and information on the Supermarine company, focusing on its aircraft.The front cover is a sepia-toned photograph oof a woman working on a engine. the back of the book wraps the photograph around and shows two more people working in the area. the rest of the back cover is black with the summery text.The book is a collection of photographs and information on the Supermarine company, focusing on its aircraft.supermarine, supermarine spitfire, supermarine aviation works ltd, vickers-armstrongs -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, late 1940's
Black and white photograph - Conductress - cap badge 4584, the uniform has a very large buckle waist belt - and interesting due the MMTB badge on apel's. - could be late 40' into the 1950s. Needs more investigation.trams, tramways, personnel, uniforms, conductresses -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Punch
Yellow Bordered Label with white and Black writing, Seems to be falling off Green SealA.G johnston Limited Aerated Water Cordial Manufcatures Punch Preservatised - this drink contains not more than 2 grains sulphur Dioxide to the Pint Trade Mark -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, Pilgrimage to the Shrine 2005, 2005
Wreath laying ceremony for Legacy widows at the Cenotaph at the Shrine of Remembrance. This is an annual event for Legacy widows at the start of Legacy Week, which is the first week in September. The photos show the crowd assembled at the Cenotaph listening to the service, including President Geoff Webb speaking. Same film number as other photos of 2005 (00708).A record of a ceremony at the Shrine in 2005.Colour photo x 5 of widows assembled by the Eternal flame and the Cenotaph.Printed on back -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MALONE COLLECTION: GREETING CARDS, 1895
Document. Greeting Cards. Small, crreamy tri-fold card with pattern cut edges and wheel and flower cut-outs and a green ribbon on the small top flap. The lower flap has a cream border outside a cut-out border. Inside the cut-out border is light cream with pink & blue flowers scattered around. Along the top are more flowers. Some gold glitter has been added. Inside the card are more flowers and a verse printed in gold. 1895 is written in ink at the top inside.Raphael Tuck & Sonsperson, greeting cards, malone collection, malone collection, greeting cards -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: CENTENARY MEMORIES - CORNISH EMIGRANTS IN BENDIGO
Copy of a newspaper article titled Centenary Memories, Cornish Emigrants in Bendigo, More Cornish spoken than at St. Just. Written on the side is - This was published in a West Cornwell Newspaper & sent back to Aust in a clipping George Ellis has original. Approx circa 1951. Items mentioned are: More Cornish spoken than at St Just, Best Cornsih Style, Singing Gullies particularly where Cornishmen and Welshmen were as they were fond of singing, Royal visits, St Just point and Open House for Cornish.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - centenary memories - cornsih emigrants in bendigo, bendigo advertiser, mrs kennedy, duke of edinburgh 1867, prince albert victor of wales, prince george (later king george v), edward prince of wales, the duke and duchess of york, french's corner long gully, old cornwall society, mr john ellis, bendigo hospital, mr harry perak malaya, mr and mrs charles harry, mrs boyns, hon mrs j keppel, lord st levan, mr keppel, victorian railways, bendigo railway station, mr herbert thomas -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Wild food plants of Australia, 2001
The fieldguide edition of Wild Food Plants of Australia. It is presented in a concise, convenient form to facilitate quick and ready reference in the field. Tim Low has provided a truly reliable guide to our edible flora, making identification easy. Thus it is a perfect companion for bushwalkers, naturalists, scientists and, with emphasis on wild food cuisine, gourmets. Low describes more than 180 plants - from the most tasty and significant plant foods of southern and eastern Australia to the more important and spectacular inland and tropical foods.Maps, colour photographs, b&w illustrationsedible wild plants, cooking, flora, cuisine, bush tucker -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, 10 new orange tramway buses, 5/02/1975 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping - untitled The Sun, Wednesday, Feb 5, 1975 Photo and text of new tramways bus 10 new orange tramway buses have begun service in the metropolitan area, 20 more being assembled in Sydney and should be in operation later in 1975. Built in England by Leyland and cost $32,000 each. Bus driver Bruce McRae of Thornbury said easier to handle, very manoeuvrable in heavy traffic and have very acute turning circle. Ride is smoother and driver’s seat and passengers’ seats are more comfortable.trams, tramways, thornbury, buses, leyland -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - COLIBAN MAIN CHANNEL, July,2009
Photograph - colour. All photographs are of the Coliban Main Channel. Photo's 1,2,3,4 + 5 = were taken from South Mandurang Road, Spring Road end. Photo's 6,7,8,9,10,11,12 + 13 = were taken top of dirt road section of Springs Road. Photo's 14 + 15 = Taken between Sedgwick and North Harcourt, used to be called 'Prestonvale'. Photo No.14 is called Wirths Tunnel, 633 metres in length. Three more sheets of photo's of the Coliban Main Channel, between Sedgwick and Harcourt North. If more info.Ray Smith and Phil Wilkin - Bendigo Historical Society.place, water, coliban race, coliban main channel. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Battle of the transport policies, 16/09/1992 12:00:00 AM
Both A.L.P. and Liberal politicians spreading the word about their newly launched transport policies.Both A.L.P. and Liberal politicians spreading the word about their newly launched transport policies. The model for the new Nunawading Station was unveiled (using ultra-modern Travel Safe Station). Both stations will be monitored by closed circuit T.V., open booking counter which will mean improved supervision by staff. The Liberal Party said it had been part of their policy since 1988 to upgrade stations to be more convenient. Also to make P.T.S. affordable, reliable and safe. To encourage people back on to the system initiatives - free tram travel in C.B.D. and introduction of all-night bus services.Both A.L.P. and Liberal politicians spreading the word about their newly launched transport policies. railways, mitcham railway station, kirner, joan, spyker, peter, harrowfield, john, pescott, roger, nunawading railway station, travel safe stations -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Plaque - Nameplate, James & Alexander Brown, 1849 – 1931
This is one of two cast brass nameplates of James & Alexander Brown in our collection. The Newcastle, NSW, firm was renowned for its coal mining and exporting business established in colonial Australia in 1843. The firm had an office in Melbourne and sold coal for commercial use and from the Wharf for the domestic market. The coal was then distributed along the southwest coast of Victoria in steamships or steam packets and into the regional areas of Victoria by cart and wagon. In 1890 there was a strike of coal workers but the Geelong Advertiser, September 1, 1890, announced that “a firm of coal merchants only recently received some large cargoes from Newcastle”. This supply of coal could have originated at the colliery of James & Alexander Brown. About James & Alexander Brown: - James (1816-1894), John (1823-1846) and Alexander Brown (1827-1877) migrated with their parents from Scotland to Sydney, Australia, in 1842. The next year James leased land and was assisted by his brothers Alexander and John in mining coal in the area near Maitland. The market was very competitive, with the government controlling prices. James was instrumental in a legal battle that resulted in the introduction of open competition for coal mining. James and Alexander had become business partners by 1852 and moved south of Newcastle where they established and worked a profitable mining enterprise. Their assets by 1857 included a ships’ chandlery, a fleet of steamships and an overseas trading business. They were the first firm to import rum, sugar and coffee into Newcastle. By 1892 they were exporting coal to New Zealand, China, North America, and various colonial ports. They had elaborate workshops to service their own steam engines and steamships. They were the first to use a steam collier vessel in Australian waters and they set up the second tug boat in Newcastle, the beginning of being owners of many more tug boats and performing a towing business. By 1868 James & Alexander Brown was the largest coal producer in the colony. James focused on managing the colliery and Alexander on overseas trade. It was estimated that the firm had produced over eight per cent of coal in New South Wales by 1914. James & Alexander Brown advertised in the Melbourne Herald in the early 1900s and kept an office at Queen Street, Melbourne as well as at the Wharf, stating their telephone numbers for both places. The coal was available for ‘Immediate Delivery’ for household and industrial purposes. The advertising claimed that their Pelaw Main coal was the famous household coal that met the highest test in Australia and burned bright and clean. Domestic customers could purchase the coal at the wharf or pay for delivery. Commercial customers could load their purchases into their steamships or wagons for further distribution into regional Victoria. After James’s death in 1894 his son John managed the firm, which was also known as J & A Brown. John passed away in 1930 and his sons took over. In 1931 the firm amalgamated with Abermain Seaham and the new name was J & A Brown & Abermain Seaham Collieries Ltd. commonly abbreviated to JABAS, which merged with Caledonian Collieries Ltd in 1960 and Coal & Allied Industries Ltd. was formed. The pair of nameplates is significant for its connection with the firm James & Alexander Brown. The firm was established in 1845 and became one of the largest collieries in colonial Australia. It was involved in trading within Australia and overseas. James was involved in the introduction of open competition for coal mining prices. They were the first to use a steam colliery in Australian waters and the first to import goods such as rum, sugar and coffee into New South Wales. The firm had a Melbourne office in the early 1900s, selling and distributing coal throughout Victoria, which likely included the Port of Warrnambool, which opened in 1890. The nameplates are likely to have originated from the Melbourne location.Brass Entrance Name Plate, one of a pair. Eight holes are formed through the plate; one in each corner, and four more holes are within the inscription area. The cast plate has three rows of text with the company’s name and type of business. The plate was owned by James & Alex. Brown. "JAMES & ALEXR. BROWN / COLLIERY PROPRIETORS / & STEAMSHIP OWNERS"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, nameplate, james & alexander brown, j & a brown, james & alexr brown, colliery proprietors, steamship owners, ship chandlers, coal mine, coal export, australian import, australian export, newcastle, colliers, coastal trade, steamships -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Plaque - Nameplate, James & Alexander Brown, 1849 – 1931
This is one of two cast brass nameplates of James & Alexander Brown in our collection. The Newcastle, NSW, firm was renowned for its coal mining and exporting business established in colonial Australia in 1843. The firm had an office in Melbourne and sold coal for commercial use and from the Wharf for the domestic market. The coal was then distributed along the southwest coast of Victoria in steamships or steam packets and into the regional areas of Victoria by cart and wagon. In 1890 there was a strike of coal workers but the Geelong Advertiser, September 1, 1890, announced that “a firm of coal merchants only recently received some large cargoes from Newcastle”. This supply of coal could have originated at the colliery of James & Alexander Brown. About James & Alexander Brown: - James (1816-1894), John (1823-1846) and Alexander Brown (1827-1877) migrated with their parents from Scotland to Sydney, Australia, in 1842. The next year James leased land and was assisted by his brothers Alexander and John in mining coal in the area near Maitland. The market was very competitive, with the government controlling prices. James was instrumental in a legal battle that resulted in the introduction of open competition for coal mining. James and Alexander had become business partners by 1852 and moved south of Newcastle where they established and worked a profitable mining enterprise. Their assets by 1857 included a ships’ chandlery, a fleet of steamships and an overseas trading business. They were the first firm to import rum, sugar and coffee into Newcastle. By 1892 they were exporting coal to New Zealand, China, North America, and various colonial ports. They had elaborate workshops to service their own steam engines and steamships. They were the first to use a steam collier vessel in Australian waters and they set up the second tug boat in Newcastle, the beginning of being owners of many more tug boats and performing a towing business. By 1868 James & Alexander Brown was the largest coal producer in the colony. James focused on managing the colliery and Alexander on overseas trade. It was estimated that the firm had produced over eight per cent of coal in New South Wales by 1914. James & Alexander Brown advertised in the Melbourne Herald in the early 1900s and kept an office at Queen Street, Melbourne as well as at the Wharf, stating their telephone numbers for both places. The coal was available for ‘Immediate Delivery’ for household and industrial purposes. The advertising claimed that their Pelaw Main coal was the famous household coal that met the highest test in Australia and burned bright and clean. Domestic customers could purchase the coal at the wharf or pay for delivery. Commercial customers could load their purchases into their steamships or wagons for further distribution into regional Victoria. After James’s death in 1894 his son John managed the firm, which was also known as J & A Brown. John passed away in 1930 and his sons took over. In 1931 the firm amalgamated with Abermain Seaham and the new name was J & A Brown & Abermain Seaham Collieries Ltd. commonly abbreviated to JABAS, which merged with Caledonian Collieries Ltd in 1960 and Coal & Allied Industries Ltd. was formed. The pair of nameplates is significant for its connection with the firm James & Alexander Brown. The firm was established in 1845 and became one of the largest collieries in colonial Australia. It was involved in trading within Australia and overseas. James was involved in the introduction of open competition for coal mining prices. They were the first to use a steam colliery in Australian waters and the first to import goods such as rum, sugar and coffee into New South Wales. The firm had a Melbourne office in the early 1900s, selling and distributing coal throughout Victoria, which likely included the Port of Warrnambool, which opened in 1890. The nameplates are likely to have originated from the Melbourne location.Brass Entrance Name Plate, one of a pair. Eight holes are formed through the plate; one in each corner, and four more holes are within the inscription area. The cast plate has three rows of text with the company’s name and type of business. The plate was owned by James & Alex. Brown. "JAMES & ALEXR. BROWN / COLLIERY PROPRIETORS / & STEAMSHIP OWNERS"flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, nameplate, james & alexander brown, j & a brown, james & alexr brown, colliery proprietors, steamship owners, ship chandlers, coal mine, coal export, australian import, australian export, newcastle, colliers, coastal trade, steamships -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Badges, Charity, Early 20th century
These badges appear to date from the World War One period. Badges such as these were sold at this time to aid the war effort in Australia and the proceeds were mainly used to provide comforts for servicemen in Australia and abroad. These badges have no known local provenance but are retained as examples of World War One badges sold in Australia for the war effort..1 This is a circular metal badge with a painted green background with red printing and a cream-coloured image of a winged female figure. The badge has a metal clip on the back. .2 as above except that the painted material is more faded Charityworld war one, history of warrnambool, badges -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper cutting, 19/12/1968
Articles from a collection of newspaper cuttings from October 1968 to July 1971Two articles. 1. The Voters' Roll had several names incorrectly dropped from the roll. 2. The old school at Cowes in Thompson Avenue may be moved to the new school in Settlement Road to provide more classrooms.phillip island, voting roll, shire of phillip island, cowes primary school -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Painting, Portland Submarine Shoe, c. 1999
Exhibition in the Arts Company in 1999?Painting of a fanciful show with chunky high heel, resting on a rocky sea bed, Shoe is fitted with portholes, and periscope like a submarine. The sea is full of stylised red fish, and more fish can be seen in the show itself.Front: (no inscriptions) Back: (no inscriptions) -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph, Woodchips loaded at the Port of Portland, n.d
Port of Portland Authority archivesFront: (no inscriptions) Back: (no inscriptions)port of portland -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Main Breakwater Construction, n.d
Port of Portland Authority Archivesport of portland archives, portland harbour, tug trewalla berthed, battery point -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - CASTLEMAINE GAS COMPANY COLLECTION: PHOTO PEOPLE
Several people sitting at tables with food and drinks and 3 more standing around the room. The room has Christmas decoration all around. A man centre foreground is wearing a blue shirt with the word Billabong in white and pink.Kodakperson, group, gas and fuel christmas lunch -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - NEW ARGUS MINE - PHOTOGRAPH (COPY)
Black and white photocopy of a photograph of the New Argus Mine. Photo shows the buildings on the left with a horizontal tank with the name on it. In the centre is the chimney, then the poppet legs, ore bins and more buildings. In front of the poppet legs is a group of miners.photo, new argus mine, photo of new argus mine (copy) -
Mount Evelyn History Group
Timber house fragment, Late 19th Century
'Grantully' was formerly 'Rosemount', South Yarra, home of Thoas Elder Boyd. Brought to Mt Evelyn by Fergus Scott c. 1917, guesthouse 1920's-30's, home of artist Ernest Buckmaster 1940-68.Part of wooden beam possibly cedar, from the house "Grantully", English, 1840's. The more recently sawn end has pinkish tinge. The rectangular cavity is a 'mortise' into which a projection ('tenon') on another piede fitted.Inscription on one side, possibly made by permanent marker. " "GRANTULLY" MT. EVELYN."grantully, rosemount, kit house, guesthouses, ernest buckmaster, thomas elder boyd. -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of two people
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the nineteenth century. Carroll Schulz was deeply involved in the development of Churchill Island, and responsible for the community engagement during his time as the Churchill Island manager from 1978 - 1998.Colour photograph of a woman in bright dress standing beside a man in a blue striped shirt, with two more groups standing in the background. Everyone is standing in front of a beige picket fence with roses and fruit trees visibile in the background.catalogue number written on reverse in pencil churchill island, photograph, carrol schulz -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Push for tendering, 1994
In a report to the Nunawading Council's forward planning committee Mr Dilley outlined the implications of the introduction of Compulsory Competitive tendering which would revolutionise local government and have a more far-reaching effect than council amalgamations.In a report to the Nunawading Council's forward planning committee Mr Dilley outlined the implications of the introduction of Compulsory Competitive tendering which would revolutionise local government and have a more far-reaching effect than council amalgamations.In a report to the Nunawading Council's forward planning committee Mr Dilley outlined the implications of the introduction of Compulsory Competitive tendering which would revolutionise local government and have a more far-reaching effect than council amalgamations.local government, city of nunawading, dilley, warwick, compulsory competitive tendering -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, For Ats' sake, 1990
Nunawading Schools Community Art Project for more than 10 years has encouraged local students to be artistic and creative. The project sponsored by the city of Nunawading gives primary and secondary students the chance to work with professional artists.nunawading schools community arts project, city of nunawading, mourney, hazel, brown, margaret, atkinson, bruce, o'neil, jan, heatherwood special school, antonio park primary school, blackburn lake primary school no 4860, lobos, robert, spicer, grant, green, rebekah, tierney, damien, clark, felicity, feiner, julia, werner, michelle, pringle, mark -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
British Hotchkiss-Nordenfelt 37mm projectile, Believe circa 1914
British Hotchkiss/Nordenfelt 37mm Armour piecing high explosive with base fuse projectile.(APHE) This is links for more information-: http://oldbritishguns.com/the-37mm-hotchkiss-revolving-cannon- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armor-piercing_shell#First_World_War_eraN89 N We believe these were the inspection numbers. -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - Photo of Original Photograph, Buninyong Botanic Gardens with three girls standing centre, 1914, c 1980
Social, eve of WWIB/W photo Buninyong Botanic Gardens with three girls standing centre in calf-length dresses, straw hats 1914. Three more girls lying on grass to left. Tall trees behind, wooden bridge.buninyong, botanic gardens, people, 1914 -
Federation University Art Collection
Sculpture - Artwork, Donna Marcus, 'Melbourne' by Donna Marcus, 1999
Donna MARCUS (1960- ) Featuring instantly recognisable kitchenware Donna Marcuus transforms them with colour and placement to create sculptural installations. The individual elements in each work, originally produced in the 1950s and 1960s, are transformed and trigger memories and personal memories through experience of the items in a different, earlier context. In 1981 Donna Marcus was awarded a Bachelor of Visual Arts from the Tasmanian School of Art, followed by A Master of Arts (Visual Arts) from the City Art Institute (University of New South Wales). In 2006 Donna Marcus received a PhD from Monash University in Melbourne, Victoria. This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 2000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Anodised aluminium sculptural pieces made from old cookware. The 'Cities' that Donna Marcus depicts in anodised aluminium reflect the artist's travel and history. These urban representations draw on memories from home and more particularly, the kitchen. art, artwork, donna marcus, sculpture, annodised aluminium