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Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Magazine - Copy from Professional Fisherman pg.43 Oct.1984, 1984 Article by G Kerr re Wooden Ships - Iron Men of Port Phillip, 1984
Old cray fishing boatsCray fishing boatsMagazine article by G Kerr re Wooden Ships & Iron Men aka Bass Strait CrayfishermenReverse " NIL "historical references -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Edward B. Green, 1853o
Contents: Land sale for Greensborough (The Argus 1853); Article: Greensborough history; Article: The Greens of Barham Station NSW; letter to Shire council from descendant of E B Green. History of the origins of Edward Bernard Green after whom Greensborough was named.20-page plastic binder, spiral bound, clear cover. Contains documents relating to Edward B. Green and family.Collected by Greensborough Historical Society. Folder commenced 2012.greensborough, edward bernard green -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Document - Navigation Chart, Philippine Islands - Cabra Island to San Fernando Point including Dilasak B. to St. Miguel B
British Admiralty Navigation Chart - Philippine Islands - Cabra Island to San Fernando Point including Dilasak B. to St. Miguel B.warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, british admiralty navigation chart, navigation chart, cabra island to san fernando point, dilasak b. to st. miguel b., philippine islands -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Sketch, Mr. A Koenig, Portrait of a Lady, 1940's
... Portrait of a Lady... A. Konig...Mr. A Koenig ...Portrait of Gerda Decker in her role as Das Fuchen in Aus Dem Zerbrochenen Krug. Artist A. Konig was a graphic artist in Sydney and interned in compound A in camp 3 in 1940.Head and shoulders portrait of a lady with plaits wearing a Dutch bonnet, cream blouse and blue check, possibly apron, over the top of the blouse. Neck on the reverse of the bonnet match the check in the blouse.gerda decker, das fuchen, a. koenig -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Cartons stored off-site, Carton Awaiting cataloguing:labelled 4325/a, and 4325/B labelled Heathmont Primary School Tape
... Carton Awaiting cataloguing:labelled 4325/a, and 4325/B ...4325/A Carton labelled Heathmont Primary School - donated by Great Ryrie PS 1Sep07 (still to be catalogued); 4325/B Carton labelled Heathmont Primary School Tapes - individually titled as follows: - Video cassette in black cover labelled Huff 'n' Puff - Video cassette in black cover labelled Tom Thumb 1 - Heathmont Primary School - Video cassette in black cover labelled Tom Thumb 2 - Video cassette in black cover labelled Wizard of Oz Part One Heathmont Primary School "This is the only permanent record of the combined efforts of the pupils staff and parents - do not erase" - Video cassette in black cover labelled Wizard of Oz Part Two Heathmont Primary School. Tom Sawyer. Slides 1978 Grade 4/C (Carson) - Video cassette in black cover labelled Grade 2 - Video cassette in black cover labelled Grade 3 - Video cassette in black cover labelled Grade 4 - Video cassette in black cover labelled Grade 5 - Video cassette in black cover labelled S.O.M./3 - Video cassette in black cover labelled Allan Carson - Video cassette in black cover without label - Video cassette without cover or label - 4 x 7inch reel to reel audio tapes -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph, Colour, Allan Charles Quinn, M/S Fenris, 29 December 1948
This photograph is part of series of four, the only colour photographs taken by Allan Quinn while docked in Paranague, Brazil on-board the M/S Fenris. The photographs are mentioned in a letter Allan Quinn wrote to his mother (Object 0150).This is a photograph from the Allan Charles Quinn collection which is a collection of letters and photograph depicting aspects of life at sea for a young man in the era immediately following World War II.A colour photograph of the M/S Fenris , docked in Paranague , Brazil. The photograph is mounted in a 7.4x9.8 white card.Date on verso: 29-12-48allan-quinn, colour-photograph, fenris, paranaque, brazil, coffee -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, Extract from: " a handbook for local history"
... Extract from: " a handbook for local history" ...This extract concentrates on buildings and life styles. It is a lively introduction to the methodology of historical research, written by historians for local history enthusiasts. Ways of tracing the history of buildings is discussed in detail, and likely sources identified.This extract concentrates on buildings and life styles. It is a lively introduction to the methodology of historical research, written by historians for local history enthusiasts. Ways of tracing the history of buildings is discussed in detail, and likely sources identified.buildings, structures and establishments, architectural styles, architecture - domestic -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Photograph, Thornton Richards, Ian G. Bishop, President of the Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc, 08/10/1983
Ian Bishop of President of the Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat in its centenary year. Negatives of a number of photographs showing Ian G. Bishop wearing the President's collar of the Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat.old colonists' associaiton of ballarat, ian bishop, ian g. bishop, collar, centenary -
Power House Rowing Club
Opening of Power House Rowing Club with G Smith and T Goss, 1970
Digital scan of black and white photograph. G Smith and T Goss at the entrance of the Power House Rowing Club.lake, men, river, riverbank, rowers, rowing, sports, sportsmen, victoria, power house rowing club, black and white -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - BUTTONS, AMF, cWW2
... A. J. PARKES ...Part of the Cooper Collection.Collection of three large and twelve small copper coloured army uniform buttons. Each features a raised map of 'Australia below a Kings Crown. Word 'Australian Military Forces' written around the edge of each button. metal loop on the back of each for attaching to a ubniform.Various Manufacturers names stamped on back: AJ. PARKES, BRISBANE STOKES & SONS, MELBOURNE J.R. GAUNT & SON LD, LONDON P.J. KING PRY LTD, MELBOURNE, K.G. LUKE PTY LTDcooper collection, buttons, uniform, australian military forces -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, The Waverley Book Company Limited, History of the Great War Vol III, c.WWI
... , J A Brendon, Graeme Williams, G Horace Davis ...Sticker: The Standard Publishing Co Pty Ltd, 100 Flinders Street MelbourneBook, red buckram, hard cover, gold printed diagram of ship (front) & sword on spine, 552 pagesSticker / book plate This Edition is Specially Prepared for Subscribers The Waverley Book Co Ltd London, 7/9 Old Baileybooka, military history -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Woman's World, c1960
... M A White & Staff Pty Ltd ...Vintage Australian book for the homemaker c1958. The book is published prior to granting of equal pay, affirmation of women's rights, acceptance of working mother and career woman as the norm . The book reinforces the socially accepted concept of the married homemaker and mother as perceived at the time, now the idealised concept is questioned. At the time of publication and reprints this book was envisaged to empower women. Whether' a teenager, career woman,a young married or mother' as a 'guide, philosopher, and friend' The editor Alleyne Jukes was born in Warrnambool to Charles and Mary Jukes of the Floral Farm Warrnambool. She attended Braemar Grammar School and Warrnambool High School. She lived and worked in Melbourne as a journalist and secretary living in St Kilda and Elsternwick 1949, Bentleigh 1954, Oakleigh 1963. In 1961 she gathered together a number of writers and consultants to produce Woman's World, a book designed as the woman's Bible to enable her to have access to expert advice and information about home and outside work fields.The book was hailed at the time at the time as the only work of its type produced entirely for Australian conditions and was an immediate success appealing to a wide range of readers. A similar subject book of smaller size and format has been sighted 'The People's Home Library', 1910 reprinted in 1923 by RC Barnum published by The Oceanic Publishing Company. A Library of three practical books, Medical 478 pp, Home Recipe 238 pp and Home Stock 315pp.This book is a guide for everything from how to answer a telephone correctly to sorting out marital problems. A reference guide for how to be a complete and successful young woman. Courses on Beauty, Fashion, Poise and Personality, Cooking,Every Wise Woman, Love and Marriage, The Home, The Family and Interests and Hobbies. This book has significance for Warrnambool as Alleyne Jukes was born in Warrnambool and has strong family connections to the district.A hardback reference book 'Woman's World' with a cream vinyl binding of flecked fabric outside cover and spine. Gold gilt lettering for the title and a gold gilt rose motif on the front; gold gilt lettering and publisher's name on the spine; plain back cover. The endpapers are repeated of black and white pen ink drawings showing the roles of women on varying splashes of a vairety of mono-coloured backgrounds. A general index on page 602 plus cooking index page 606 and dressmaking and sewing index page 607. The 607 pages are printed on thick, gloss white paper for 64 pages and coarser, white matt paper for the remainder. The table of contents lists a pictorial Introduction and nine chapters (courses) 'that is a 'bible' to the woman 'cares' and is vital to her as her femininity'. The editor has a heading "WOMAN" The Unacknowledged Specialist" and signed with her printed signature...Alleyne Jukes.' No dedication included although a text from Proverbs.alleyne m jukes, woman, self improvement, 'bible', warrnambool -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - black and white, Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Umphelby, 1900
... G A Osboldstone ...Charles Umphelby began his military career at Warrnambool Garrison in 1884. In 1885 he was appointed Lieutenant in the Victorian Permanent Artillery. He succeeded Major Daniel in command of Queenscliff Fort in 1890. He went to England in 1889 and was attached to the staff of Major-General Clarke. Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Umphelby was a Special Service Officer attached to the Censor's Department in Cape Town. He then went to the Howitzer Division of Lord Methuen's force at Modder River. Charles was wounded during the fight at Driefontein, 10 March and died 12 March 1900. He was married to the daughter of Thomas Austin, owner of Barwon Park near Geelong. They had two daughters.Digital portrait from "In Memory of the Gallant Officers and Men of Victoria in Transvaal War, 1899-1900".charles umphelby, warrnambool garrison, victorian permanent artillery, major daniel, queenscliff fort, major-general clarke, cape town, howitzer division, lord methuen, modder river, dreifontein, thomas austin, barwon park -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - black and white, Major George Albert Eddy, 1900
... G A Osboldstone ...George Eddy was born in Castlemaine (1860) and joined the Third Battalion of Militia at Ballarat in 1885. In 1890 he gained a position on the permanent staff of the Victorian Rangers and promoted to Major in 1897. Eddy went to England (1898-9) and was attached to the Devonshire Regiment. Major Eddy was killed at Rensburg, Province of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa in 1900. He was Senior Officer of the First Contingent, commanding the Infantry Unit. Colonel Carter wrote..." ....I brought the gallant conduct of your husband and his command under the notice of the General .....He was a genial comrade and a gallant soldier, and he is, I fear, an irreparable loss to the Australian Contingent." ('Argus' April 1900)Digital portrait from "In Memory of the Gallant Officers and Men of Victoria in Transvaal War, 1899-1900".george eddy, castlemaine, third battalion of militia ballarat, victorian rangers, devonshire regiment, major, rensburg, south africa -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - black and white, Surgeon-Captain William Fleming Hopkins, 1900
... G A Osboldstone ...William Fleming Hopkins was born in the Maryborough District in 1864. He graduated from Adelaide University, B.A.. Returning to Victoria he did three years of teaching at Portland and Scotch College. Admitted to Melbourne University, graduating M.B. and B.S. in 1891 and secured the appointment of Medical Officer and Manager of the Stawell Hospital. Doctor Hopkins joined the Victorian Rangers Medical Staff in 1892 with the rank of Captain. He served with them until his appointment as Medical Officer to the First Victorian Contingent under the command of Captain McLeish. Captain Hopkins exhibited courage and coolness under heavy fire attending to the wounded at Rensburg. He died of enteric fever (typhoid) at Naauwpoort, in the Orange Free state, 27 March 1900 Digital portrait from "In Memory of the Gallant Officers and Men of Victoria in Transvaal War, 1899-1900".william fleming hopkins, maryborough district, portland, scotch college, melbourne university, medical officer, stawell hospital, victorian rangers medical staff, first victorian contingent, renburg, enteris fever, naauwpoort, orange free state -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - black and white, Captain Robert Westrup Salmon, 1900
... G A Osboldstone ...Robert Westrup Salmon was born at Daisy Hill, Victoria in 1862. He joined the ranks of the Mounted Rifles in 1883 and obtained a commission as Lieutenant in 1892. He became Captain of the first contingent to South Africa. At the Battle of Jasfontein he had command of a division of Mounted Infantry and was highly complimented for the skilful manner in which he handled his men. His position in the camp at the time of his death was Staff-Captain. He died of enteric fever (typhoid) at Naauwpoort in the Orange Free State, on 16 March 1900.Digital portrait from "In Memory of the Gallant Officers and Men of Victoria in Transvaal War, 1899-1900".robert salmon, daisy hill, mounted rifles, lieutenant, first contingent, south africa, jasfontein, naauwpoort, orange free state -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet - Photograph - black and white, Lieutenant James Charles Roberts, 1900
... G A Osboldstone ...James Roberts was born at Rushworth, Victoria, in 1872. He matriculated and graduated from Melbourne University in Civil Engineering. He had recently re-entered university to study medicine. While in university he was a lieutenant of the University Corps of Officer and then obtained a commission in the Victorian Mounted Rifles. At the outbreak of war, Roberts immediately volunteered for service in South Africa. He was in the first contingent - mounted infantry unit. He was mentioned in dispatches. Lieutenant Roberts was killed at Rensburg on 12 February 1900.Digital portrait from "In Memory of the Gallant Officers and Men of Victoria in Transvaal War, 1899-1900".james roberts, rushworth, melbourne university, civil engineering, medicine, university corps of officers, victorian mounted rifles, south africa, rensburg, first contingent, mounted infantry unit -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - black and white, Mr William J. Lambie - War Correspondent, 1900
... G A Osboldstone ...William Lambie was one of two war correspondents riding behind the Australians patrol when they left Rensburg Base. The objective was to determine the strength of the Boers south of Rensburg Siding. The group split in two. The group the journalists were with went on ahead. They were ambushed and surrounded by Boer horsemen and told to surrender. They ignored this and made a dash for the safety of the British lines. Lambie was shot in the head and died instantly. The other journalist was wounded and taken to the Boer's camp and tended, then later sent to hospital. Lambie was buried by the Boers on the farm Jasfontein owned by Hendrik Kotze.Digital portrait from "In Memory of the Gallant Officers and Men of Victoria in Transvaal War, 1899-1900".war correspondent, rensburg base, rensburg siding, boer, horsemen, jasfontein, hendrik kotze, william lambie -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - black and white, Sergeant Neil Grant, 1900
... G A Osboldstone ...Sergeant Neil Grant died from bullet wounds in the chest during the battle in Rensburg on 10 February 1900. Private Willson, quick to go to his aid, was killed instantly as he bent over the wounded man. He was well known in Ballarat for his military career and also as an auctioneer. He was 45 years of age, married and father of eight children. Other soldiers from Ballarat who were killed are Corporal Ross, Private Duncan Stock and Private Thomas Stock.Digital portrait from "In Memory of the Gallant Officers and Men of Victoria in Transvaal War, 1899-1900".sergeant neil grant, rensburg, private willson, ballarat, corporal ross, private duncan stock, private thomas stock -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - black and white, Corporal Alexander Ross, 1900
... G A Osboldstone ...Alexander Ross was born in Castlemaine in 1879. He became a member of the 4th Battalion Infantry Brigade and was noted for his soldierly qualities. When volunteers were called for the First Contingent, Mounted Infantry Unit going to South Africa, he was one of the first to enlist. In the Battle at Rensburg he was shot through the chest and died shortly after. Major Eddy and Lieutenant Roberts also died in the same action. About a fortnight before he was killed Corporal Ross had mailed the Queen's Chocolate Box he had received, to his father. In it was a letter which included information "...I am quite well and have not seen action yet. I remain Your affectionate son Alexander Ross"Digital portrait from "In Memory of the Gallant Officers and Men of Victoria in Transvaal War, 1899-1900".alexander ross, corporal, castlemaine, 4th battalion infantry brigade, first contingent, mounted infantry unit, south africa, rensburg, major eddy, lieutenant roberts, queen's chocolate box -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - black and white, Private Arthur Coulson, 1900
... G A Osboldstone ...Arthur Coulson had served two years with the Victorian Mounted Rifles when he volunteered for active service. He was in the First Contingent, Mounted Infantry Unit sent to South Africa. He was engaged in scouting duties. Private Coulson contracted enteric fever (typhoid) and died in hospital. His death was the first from disease in the Regiment. He was given a military funeral.Digital portrait from "In Memory of the Gallant Officers and Men of Victoria in Transvaal War, 1899-1900".arthur coulson, victorian mounted rifles, first contingent, scouting, enteric fever, military funeral -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - black and white, Private Thomas Stock, 1900
... G A Osboldstone ...Private Stock was a member of the Casterton Detachment, Victorian Mounted Rifles.Thomas and his brother both volunteered for active service in South Africa at the outbreak of war. Thomas was an expert horseman and very patriotic. He fought and fell for the Empire at Rensburg.Digital portrait from "In Memory of the Gallant Officers and Men of Victoria in Transvaal War, 1899-1900".private, thomas stock, casterton, victorian mounted rifles, duncan stock, rensburg, empire -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - black and white, Private Charles Edwin Williams, 1900
... G A Osboldstone ...Private Charles Williams was born in Nalinga and at the age of 16 joined the Victorian Mounted Rifles. He was one of the first from his district to offer his services at the outbreak of war. It was noted that Williams conducted himself with the greatest bravery and died facing his foe.Digital portrait from "In Memory of the Gallant Officers and Men of Victoria in Transvaal War, 1899-1900".private, charles williams, nalinga, victorian mounted rifles -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - black and white, Private Albert Herbert Willson, 1900
... G A Osboldstone ...Private Willson was part of the First Contingent - Mounted Infantry Unit sent to South Africa. He joined the Victorian Mounted Rifles only a few weeks prior to this. During an attack in force by the Boers, at Hobkirk's Farm near Rensburg, he was struck by a ball in the eye and died instantly. He was known to be a brave man and good soldier. He was 23 years old. The back cover of the booklet shows a reduced facsimile of the Queen's Chocolate Box received by the late Private A H Willson.Digital portrait from "In Memory of the Gallant Officers and Men of Victoria in Transvaal War, 1899-1900".albert herbert willson, private, first contingent, mounted infantry, victorian mounted rifles, rensburg, south africa, hobkirk's farm, boers -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Panther Books, The ridge and the river, 1958
... T A G Hungerford ...World War II fiction set in New Guinea; characters include Aboriginal soldier.p.192.World War II fiction set in New Guinea; characters include Aboriginal soldier. new guinea campaigh, bougainville campaign -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book (item), G. F. van Tets et al, Recognition of aerodrome bird hazards, 1977
... A. H. D'Andria ...Owned by the commanding officers of 36, 37 and 38 Squadrons RAAF, then 'Base Library'. -
Wheen Bee Foundation
Publication, Ioyrish, N., Creighton, H. C. (editor), Kozlova, G. A. (translator), Bees and people (Ioyrish, N.) Moscow, 1974, 1974
... Ioyrish, N., Creighton, H. C. (editor), Kozlova, G. A ... -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Margaret G. Corrick et al, Wildflowers of Victoria and adjoining areas, 2000
... Bruce A. Fuhrer ...Alphabetically listed, with detailed entries.Maps, colour photographs, glossarywildflowers, plants, victoria, mallee, grampians -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, A G Illig, Great Western Race Club -- Centenary 1977, 1963
... A G Illig ...stawell sport -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Image, A. G. Enticknap, February 1915
... A. G. Enticknap ...Black and white photograph of the wreckage of the elevators at the Southern Consols mine, wrecked by lightening - AG EnticknapAt bottom of photo: "Elevators at the Sthn Consols Mine, Wrecked by Lightening. AG Enticknap photo." On bottom centre of mount: "Consols Mine" At bottom right of mount: "AG Enticknap photo"southern consols, lightning, gold mines, mining