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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - HILDA HILL COLLECTION: BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOS, 1923-1925
Series of Black & White Photos Hill Family & Friends. Hanging Rock Victoria Australia News Years Day 1925 Doreen, wearing all white dress and hat and holding dark coloured bag in right hand, Nora, also in all white outfit with large pockets and hat with dark coloured handbag held by her right hand and hat, Wal, dressed in grey suit white shirt and dark tie and dark hat, Jonah wearing white outfit with bands around the bottom and dark hat, & Elma skirt with circular bands and white blouse dark hat and paper in her left hand. Gentleman standing to the right wearing a dark suit and hat. Nora in white outfit and hat with dark bag in her left hand, Bill trench coat and light coloured hat, Elma wears a white dress with circular pattern and dark hat, Rob white trench coat over a dark suit white shirt and dark tie & Mev (not very clear) is wearing a white dress with a multi coloured jacket and dark hat, standing in front of a wooden tree enclosure, trees in distant background, January 1, 1923 Unknown Location. Kyneton Mineral Springs, five men and five women picnicking at Springs, fifth girls is taking the photo, January 1, 1923. girl sitting on the beach, wearing white clothing and a white hat, Down The Coast. Bunt and friend both dressed in dark trousers and white shirts, one with a striped tie, tree and house in background, rectangular open top tin also in background, 1924..australia, history, post war life -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - HILDA HILL COLLECTION: BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOS, 1917-1918
Series of Black & White Photos Hill Family & Friends Life During The Final Years of The First World War. Hilda Hill and another, seated on steps , background building weatherboard construction and glass windows,girl at rear wearing dark dress with check scarf around her neck, girl at front wearing a lighter colour dress and white blouse, and medal on ribbon around her neck, S.H.L.C. November 1917. Jack & Frank, both dressed in dark suits white shirts and dark ties, man standing outside of vehicle with right arm resting on the car and one foot on the running board, with the family car, dark colour with wooden spoke wheels. Francie, wearing dark skirt and white blouse & the dog, kneeling in front of a netting fence with top rail, background is corrugated iron shed wall. Easter 1918. Man in dark suit white shirt and dark tie holding a tennis racquet over his head, brick wall to left and doorway, on the verandah of 'The Ranche' property. Horse & Gig, man and boy seated on the gig and boy standing behind all dressed dark clothing, man wearing a hat, boy at rear wearing shorts and long socks with boots, to right gable roof shed, 'Durvol' property Kyneton Victoria Australia. Frank & Sweep the dog up a ladder, high paling fence in right background. Six young ladies , three standing and three seated on a white wooden railing fence, all dressed in lightly coloured outer wear, some showing white blouses Kyneton Mineral Springs 27th September 1918. Group of four young ladies all dressed in white and wearing broad brimmed hats, two men one sitting and one lying on the ground, man at rear white shirt and dark tie with broad brimmed hat, man at front, dark trousers and white shirt with dark waistcoat, no person has been identified in this photo, In the shade Hanging Rock?Hilda Hill Personal Colllectionaustralia, history, post war life -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - OUR FIRST SIXTY YEARS, 2013
Our First Sixty Years Radius Disability Services Bendigo 1953-2013, this book was written in 2013 for Radius Disability Services to celebrate their 60 years of service to the disability community in central Victoria. It was in the final stages of layout and editing whe a decision was taken in early 2014 to defer publication. It is understood that the project was not revived before the organisation closed in October 2016 and went into voluntary administration. Radius was contacted soon after about whether this historic record could be saved. Word came baack in December 2016 that it was appropriate for the author and the graphic designer's working copy to be made available to Bendigo Historical Society to add to their records. Readers should note that, although this is the most recent version available, the book remains in the uncompleted editing and layout state it reached prior to the project being shelved. Contains 59 pages in a spring bound binder with colour and black & white photographs plus a USB stick.Radius Disability Servicesbooks, technical, disability service -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - ONE SCHOOLS JOURNEY QUARRY HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL
One Schools Journey Quarry Hill Primary School 1857 - 2015 215 pages in spring bound binder, 215 pages with black and white & coloured photographs.Barbara Poustieeducation, primary, quarry hill, bendigo, history, quarry hill, schools -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: FRED IN FULL FLIGHT
Black & white photo in a black metal frame. Under the photo is printed: Fred in full flight First Commonwealth Disposals Auction after World War 2, Alice Springs (this photo survived the Killians Walk fire). In the photo there are trucks and cars in the background. In the foreground is Fred Dyett at work with pencil and paper in his hands. There is a crowd of men including soldiers gathered around. (this photo was scanned whilst still in the frame).business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - fred in full flight, first commonwealth disposals auction -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: NEWSLETTER
News-Sheet Number 3. Listed are the President - Helen Bramley; Vice-President - Barry Thomson; Secretary - Mary Smith; Assistant Sec. - Rae Turner; Treasurer - Betty Martin; Publicity - Julie Manypeney, and the Editor - Michael Treacy. Calendar of club functions & other dances (1994) are listed. Dances are held at Spring Gully, Harcourt, Quarry Hill, Sedgwick and one in Adelaide. Bands are Emu Creek, Black Billy and in Adelaide the Gawler Brass Band. Some items marked with a star are explained on the reverse side of the news-sheet and the ones marked with a dot were not on the previous news-sheet. Entrance costs are listed. There is also a reminder for Membership subscriptions.clubs, social, dances, peter ellis collection, helen bramley, barry thomson, mary smith, rae turner, betty martin, julie manypeney, michael treacy, peroomba, don manypeney, emu creek band, ben thomson, margaret howie, sue foster, barb johnson, jim dobbyn, tom & margaret dean, edna miller -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - VIKKI SPICER COLLECTION: CID ELLWOOD OPERTAIC PRODUCTIONS 'NO RHYME OR REASON' THEATRE PROGRAMME, October, 1959
Pale Green Cover & Buff Interior With Black Text Booklet Theatre Programme Cid Ellwood Operatic Productions Present 'No Rhyme or Reason' Spring Season 1959. Town Hall, Moonee Ponds October 8th, 9th, 13, 15th & 16th; M.L.C. Theatre Kew October 29th & 30th. Libretto Robert Clarke, Music & Lyrics Cid Ellwood, Musical Director Cid Ellwood Choreographer Eileen Hattam. Main cast: Joyce Hexter, Joy Chandler, Phyllis Fowler, Charles O'Neill, Tommy Worland, Cid Ellwood, Carl Heiner, Frank Dale, Lorraine Quinn, Terry Donovan, Kevin Ashman, Fay Smith, Fay Brennan, Eileen Hattam, Lindsay Bunting, Alan Wakling, Judy Thompson. Songs Include: 'No Rhyme or Reason,' 'Daughters of Egypt,' 'I'm in Love,' 'Cleo, The Minx of the Sphinx,' 'Three Ruddy Soldiers,' 'Why Was Man Born for Woman?' 'Hail, Thou Mighty Caesar!' 'Quintette (a la Gran Opera)' 'Á Soldier Never Knows,' and many others.clubs and associations, theatre, cid ellwood operatic productions -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - WRITTEN IN STONE
Written in Stone, the story of pioneer Bendigo stonemason James Brierley and his family, 217 pages with black and white photographs in a spring bound binder.Barbara Poustiebendigo, history, brierley, bendigo-history-brierley-buildings-stonemason -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - HILDA HILL COLLECTION: BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOS, 1918-1919
Hilda Hill Collection. Black & White Photograph Collection Double Sided Card 10 Individual Photographs, Family Life During World War 1. Five Children enjoying day out at Pyramid Mineral Springs in Kyneton 27/09/1918 white gate in background. Female in white coat standing in a garden, Dec 30th 1918 The Ranch. General Pau Bendigo 21/10/1918. Two Gentlemen in a gig at Bendigo's Botanical Gardens Jan 1919. Three ladies in white blouses and black dresses 'The Pines' Jan 1919. Mistress Alma Northcote 1918. Easter Monday 1918 Lieutenant King in uniform at the 'The Ranch'. Small dog standing on white chair in front of a fern. Two men sitting on ground with football goal post in background, one dressed in white clothing with tennis racket at his side and the other man in slightly darker clothing with a hat at his feet. Victorian home, verandah with lacework named the Ranch. The house has lacework below the gutter of the front . Medium light coloured picket fence. Paved footpath with narrow nature strip. Tree on nature strip enclosed by a medium height picket fence.history, australian, world war 1 family life, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/paul_pau -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Equipment - Coin Dispenser, 1960s
Would have been issued to crews in order to hold coins within their cash bags and make giving change faster.Demonstrates the method by which conductors collected fare tender.Manufactured coin dispenser for 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cent coins, made from black and white plastic with metal springs under each coin support plate. Held in position by three metal screws.btm, ballarat tramway museum, trams, conductors, currency, coin, fares, cash, cash handling, tickets -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), mid 1960's?
Black and White photograph (montage) of nine type of trolley poles spring bases used by the MMTB, c1970. Provides photos of US6, US13, US15, English Electric, Ohio Brass, US 15 Converted, MV, MMTB and PCC types. Titled "Trolley Pole Bases"trams, tramways, mmtb, trolley poles, trolley pole bases -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), mid 1960's?
Black and White photograph of a Brill 21E type, used on four wheel trams. Note the motor suspension spring is not located in the original position provided for on the truck. One of a series of photographs done by the MMTB to illustrate the various types of bogies used by the MMTB. Possibly during the 1960's.trams, tramways, mmtb, brill trucks, brill 21e, bogies, trucks, preston workshops -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Photograph, Photographer unknown
Undated black & white photo of the Lifeboat "Queenscliffe", moored, with flags.RealismPhoto of the Lifeboat "Queenscliffe", moored, with flags.On the reverse McCowan & Mann 15-17 Spring St Geelong West 3218 Ph 9 1253, also, 85-12N, Q'cliffe w/ flags flying, Given H H for selection photos for book WRECK & RESCUE by Jack Loney, June 1986.wharf, lifeboat, moored, flags -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Functional object - SECV pen with logo, Orthello Germany, SECV pen, c1980
Has the final SECV (1990's) "sun rays" logo and the statement "You've got a friend at the SEC". The reference gives information on the revival of the SECV as a State Government entity in 2023.Demonstrates SECV stationary and gifts.Plastic biro or pen consisting of outside holder with button to engage with the metal ink container and spring and screwed base that contains the moveable part. Coloured externally black and white. Has the logo of the State Electricity Commission (1980's, 1990s"). Brass ink container marked with a swan, Orthello Germany. Would have been made with a pocket clip, this has broken off.secv, power supply, pens, souvenirs, btm -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, mid 1940s
Yields information and history of the Western Hotel through photographs, in the form of a laminated table mat.Plastic placement with a reproduction of a Post War II(?1946 colour scheme),of tram No.13 turning into Ripon Street North travelling to View Point. Street scene highlights Western Hotel on a wet afternoon, by clothing on street walkers & bare branched trees, late Autumn to early spring. Reverse of side of plastic placemat portrays Western Hotel in Victorian Centenary year of 1938. Images rescanned 29/10/2013.trams, tramways, ballarat trams, secv, sturt st -
Australian Racing Museum
Ambulance, Jockey
Four wheeled single horse-drawn vehicle containing a wooden stretcher, shaded by a black canvas hood. Driver's seat of black leather. Vehicle used as a jockey's ambulance at Caulfield Racecourse during the 1890s.It had space for one stretcher. Horse drawn ambulances, despite having springs, could be very rough to travel in. They were gradually replaced by motor ambulances at Australian race tracks. This ambulance is currently on public display at the Ambulance Victoria Museum in Bayswater. -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - B/W photograph, View of The Gong, old Brewery in the background, September 1993
... Industry Water Supply Springs Black and white photograph ...The Gong has been part of the Buninyong industrial, cultural and recreational history pre and post 1837Fed by springs, the Gong has been a major source of water for industrial, pastoral, recreational uses and local wildlifeBlack and white photograph of the Gong, view of the South East Corner with the Old Brewery in the backgroundbotanic gardens, brewery, landscape, industry, water supply, springs -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - B/W photograph, View of the Gong, April 1994
... Water Supply Springs Black and white photograph of the Gong ...The Gong has been part of the Buninyong industrial, cultural and recreational history pre and post 1837Fed by springs, the Gong has been a major source of water for industrial, pastoral, recreational uses and local wildlifeBlack and white photograph of the Gong, view from Scott Street to the South West cornerbotanic gardens, landscape, industry, water supply, springs -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1933
A concave wooden racquet with red, black, and gold whipping and stem wraps, and short, leather handle grip. Inscription across base of head on obverse: AEROFLIGHT. Company monogram 'B' situated below on throat. Inscription across base of head on reverse: "BENTLEY"/NIAGARA/FALLS. Decal of company coat-of-arms below on throat. Inscription along right side of stem: MADE IN CANADA, followed by patent details. On left side of stem: SPRING DRIVE SHAFT. Materials: Wood, Nylon, String, Metal, Ink, Glue, Lacquer, Leather, Cloth tape, Adhesive tapetennis -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Racquet Press, Circa 1957
Object has two parts - Part (1) A Spalding Pancho Gonzales-endorsed 'Prize Cup' wood tennis racquet. String whipping reinforcements around shoulders and around shaft. Endorser's signature, lion symbol & model name printed across throat on obverse and reverse. Manufacturer's name and logo printed along shaft on both sides of racquet. Grip wrapped with perforated leather. Large Spalding 'S" logo printed onto butt cap. Unreadable writing in marker on butt cap. Part (2) Spalding racquet press, wood with steel bolts and springs in each corner for tightening press. Manufacturer name printed across base on obverse. Top piece on obverse painted black. Materials: Wood, Metal, Lacquer, Glue, Ink, Nylon, Paint, Plastic, Stringtennis -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Anglo-Australasian Photographic Company, Junction of the Rivers Yarra and Watt, Near Healesville, c. 1876
Nicholas Caire was born on Guernsey in the Channel Islands in 1837. He arrived in Adelaide with his parents in about 1860. In 1867, following photographic journeys in Gippsland, he opened a studio in Adelaide. From 1870 to 1876 he lived and worked in Talbot in Central Victoria. In 1876 he purchased T. F. Chuck's studios in the Royal Arcade Melbourne. In 1885, following the introduction of dry plate photography, he began a series of landscape series, which were commercially successful. As a photographer, he travelled extensively through Victoria, photographing places few of his contemporaries had previously seen. He died in 1918. Reference: Jack Cato, 'Caire, Nicholas John (1837–1918)', Australian Dictionary of Biography.An original, rare photograph from the series 'Views of Victoria: General Series' by the photographer, Nicholas Caire (1837-1918). The series of 60 photographs that comprise the series was issued c. 1876 and reinforced a neo-Romantic view of the Australian landscape to which a growing nationalist movement would respond. Nicholas Caire was active as a photographer in Australia from 1858 until his death in 1918. His vision of the Australian bush and pioneer life had a counterpart in the works of Henry Lawson and other nationalist poets, authors and painters.Albumen Silver Photograph, mounted on Board.printed in ink on support l.c.: JUNCTION OF THE RIVERS YARRA AND WATT, NEAR HEALESVILLE. / COPYRIGHT REGISTERED. printed in ink on support reverse c.: VIEWS OF VICTORIA. / (GENERAL SERIES.) / No. 3. / JUNCTION OF THE RIVERS YARRA AND WATT, NEAR HEALESVILLE / The junction is situated about 3 miles from Healesville, and 35 miles from the mouth of the Yarra. The souces / of the Watt are to be found at the head of the Black Spur, and, being fed by a number of creeks and springs, its / waters gain considerable force for several miles before joining those of the Yarra. The "Old Bridge," at the junction, / is the name given to this crossing-place, which has been partly swept away by late floods. The depth of the Yarra here / is from 15 to 20 feet; that of the Watt, about 10 feet. printed in ink on support reverse l.c.l.: J.W. FORBES, Agent, printed in ink on support reverse l.c.: ANGLO-AUSTRALASIAN PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPANY, MELBOURNE. printed in ink on support reverse l.c.r.: 10 Temple Court, Collins Street West.nicholas caire (1837-1918), yarra river, watt river, bridge, wooden bridge, healesville -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Anglo-Australasian Photographic Company, Giant fern trees: Splitters' Track, Black Spur, c. 1876
Nicholas Caire was born on Guernsey in the Channel Islands in 1837. He arrived in Adelaide with his parents in about 1860. In 1867, following photographic journeys in Gippsland, he opened a studio in Adelaide. From 1870 to 1876 he lived and worked in Talbot in Central Victoria. In 1876 he purchased T. F. Chuck's studios in the Royal Arcade Melbourne. In 1885, following the introduction of dry plate photography, he began a series of landscape series, which were commercially successful. As a photographer, he travelled extensively through Victoria, photographing places few of his contemporaries had previously seen. He died in 1918. Reference: Jack Cato, 'Caire, Nicholas John (1837–1918)', Australian Dictionary of Biography.An original, rare photograph from the series 'Views of Victoria: General Series' by the photographer, Nicholas Caire (1837-1918). The series of 60 photographs that comprise the series was issued c. 1876 and reinforced a neo-Romantic view of the Australian landscape to which a growing nationalist movement would respond. Nicholas Caire was active as a photographer in Australia from 1858 until his death in 1918. His vision of the Australian bush and pioneer life had a counterpart in the works of Henry Lawson and other nationalist poets, authors and painters.Albumen silver photograph mounted on boardprinted in ink on support l.c.: GIANT FERN TREES: SPLITTERS' TRACK, BLACK SPUR. / COPYRIGHT REGISTERED. printed in ink (vertically) on support reverse u.c.l.: J.W. FORBES, Agent, printed in ink (vertically) on support reverse c.l.: ANGLO-AUSTRALASIAN PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPANY, MELBOURNE. printed in ink (vertically) on support reverse c.: VIEWS OF VICTORIA. / (GENERAL SERIES.) / No. 8. / GIANT FERN TREES: SPLITTERS' TRACK, BLACK SPUR. / The scene which this illustration represents is situated on Morley's Creek, at the foot of the Black Spur, and is / about a mile and a half from the Township of Fernshawe. The Fern Trees in this locality are of gigantic growth, / measuring 50 feet in height, the fronds of which are from 12 to 15 feet long. This excessive growth is attributable / to the great number of springs flowing into the creek, thereby causing the surrounding soil to be in a continual / state of moisture. printed in ink (vertically) on support reverse l.c.l.: 10 Temple Court, Collins Street West.landscape photography, nicholas caire, black spur - victoria -
Monbulk Historical Society
Ben Simcox
Bennie Simcox first came to the Monbulk area about 1860, following the first important gold discovery at the end of 1858. As the gold rush was short lived Simcox returned to Collingwood but later came back to Monbulk, built himself a hut to live in and become its first known permanent resident. The hut was burnt in the 1913 fires. Monbulk was thrown open to selection in 1894, and that's when the first farmers including Bennie Simcox went into Monbulk. It was a big, timbered country in those days. Once Ben had cleared some of his land he started to grow raspberries on it. He would be up before daylight ready to start picking. Ben also picked for a local family, the Camms to help make ends meet. When Ben Simcox was virtually at the retired stage, he wanted to develop his bit of the gully as a tourist attraction, As his nephew Fred Gay who owned the 10 acres below Ben wanted to farm, he was happy to swap his treed block with Ben. At a time when most settlers were clearing their properties, Ben Simcox, by contrast, cultivated the native plants and planted most of the large trees seen on the property today. And so Nathania Springs was developed as a tourist resort, and a mini-botanical garden. He diverted the natural water supply to form ornamental garden pools stocked with trout and tame native black fish. There were many visitors came to the Dandenongs, Some arriving in motor cars others in converted furniture vans lined with seats or charabancs with the long extended chassis and the open canvas roofs. Identities such as Billy Hughes, Madame Melba would often come to look through Nathania Springs. Bennie sold Nathania Springs to Councillor Ferdinand Thomas Le Juge, a boarding house proprietor and later the town baker in 1909 then in about 1921 Ben’s nephew Fred and his wife and family continued to open Nathania Springs to the public. It was not unusual in around 1924-25 for up to a thousand people a day to arrive at Nathania Springs to go through the gardens. At sixpence a time, that was a lot of money in those days. This photo is part of a collection of historic and social significance of the early settlement of Monbulk. Copies of photographs can be purchased from the Monbulk Historical Society.simcox, nathania springs, monbulk, 1860, berries -
Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum Inc
Motorbike, Late 1940's
Restored for use in the movie "Romulus my Father".Two cylinder shaft drive motorbike with pillion seat on back mudguard. Restored for use in the movie "Romulus my Father". Spedometer in chromed headlight housing. Springing for front and back wheels, kick start. Black leather seat, black kneepads on petrol tank, bronze / gold petrol tank and mudguards, wire spoked wheels.On petrol tank, circular yellow enameled badge with a crown at top, central sun motif with rays and "Sunbeam" at bottom.transport ..... motor -
Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum Inc
Model Truck, 20th century
"Tarrengower Times" model truck registration plate TLJ 10. Flat tray, spoked wheels with pneumatic tyres, leaf springs front and rear, leather upholstery. "Century" battery behind cabin with" Century" in black on gold. Painted maroon with gold trim, gold painted headlights and radiator frame.On driver's door in gold lettering "The / Tarrengower / Times /High St. / Maldon / Est. 1858" Logo on oval plate at top of radiator.transport commercial model -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, The Surrey Dive, January 1931, 1931
The Surrey Dive was formed on the site of a quarry from which clay had been extracted for brick-making. From 1905 Council was petitioned by the newly-formed Surrey Park Swimming Club to develop the site. Improvements including bathing sheds, spring boards and a 10-lane course but it remained a challenging site for inexperienced swimmers because of the sheer cliffs and the drop of 30m. The dive was the site of many swimming carnivals and attracted large spectator crowds. Frank Beaurepaire competed in the first carnival held in 1907 and won the one-mile race in record time. The dive was closed following the drought of 1967-1968 and redeveloped as an ornamental lake.The Surrey Dive was the first Olympic standard pool in Australia. Black and white photo of the Surrey Dive taken in January 1931, probably during a swimming carnival. The dive is in the foreground with 2 buildings on the LHS. One is brick with a chimney and at the water's edge; the other is of timber construction and is on the far LHS on the bank above the water. There is a large group of people in bathing costumes and a crowd which extends up the bank towards the right. There are mature conifer trees in the background. surrey dive, swimming, sports and recreations, ron falconer -
National Wool Museum
Vehicle - Ford Truck, Ford Motor Company, 1930
1930 AA Ford 1.5 tonne (30cwt) truck. Originally owned by Blakiston & Company, Geelong. Built in 1930, this truck carried wool and general goods in Geelong and the Western District until the early 1940s. It was restored in 1989-1990 by David Malkit Automotive, Belmont, Geelong East Technical School. Specifications: 4 cyclinder side valve engine 201 cu.in. capacity 24 hp (R.A.C.) rating 40 bhp @2200rpm Optional 4 speed non-synchronised gearbox Heavy duty rear axle with torque rod Transverse front springs Cantilever back springs Coach built cab and tray bodyDark green truck with painted lettering on door and tray. The cabin has a black bench seat, and body has a wooden tray.printed: NATIONAL WOOL MUSEUM / GEELONG / BLAKISTON & Co. / Pty. Ltd. / CARRIERS / GEELONG / No 1 Licence plate: WOOL - 30ford, truck, transport, 1930s, vehicles -
National Communication Museum
Equipment - Morse key, Postmaster-General's Department, circa 1920
A telegraph or Morse key, sends a series of electrical signals down a telegraph line or via radio frequencies; the signals are interpreted as Morse code, a binary form of language constructed of 'dots and dashes', combinations of which correspond to letters of the alphabet. The motion of the key acts to complete an electrical circuit between the sender and receiver, producing a short pulse 'dot' or longer 'dash,' the space between the code indicates a broken current or wave.Device used to transmit telegraphic messages in Morse code through the manipulation of electric signals. The metal 'key' sits in a central bracket on which it moves up and down aided by a spring, controlled by an operator pushing the black Bakelite knob on the protruding end of the device. The motion presses the key onto a circular metal disc, completing the circuit and sending an electrical pulse to the receiver. The apparatus is secured to a wooden base with wires attached to the terminals; a cut out section of the base suggests wires may have entered through this area, attaching to a battery.Printed ink on base: "PMG"telegraph, telegraphist, morse code, mechanisation -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, 903/2/2, 1947
"Autumn 1947. Sown Phalaris & Sub in Spring of 1946." EMGphalaris, e. m. gibson collection -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, Student Turning in Green Manure Crop, c. 1951
Note by E.B. Littlejohn, "Ferguson tractor with scalloped disc cultivator turning in a green manure crop. Note boxthorn hedge," and by T.H. Kneen, "Margaret Hunt at controls of Ferguson tractor.Student. Margaret Hunt, turning in Green Manure Crop with scalloped disc cultivator on Ferguson tractor. Early Spring. Boxthorn hedge in the background.ferguson tractor, scalloped disc cultivator, green manure crop, boxthorn hedge, margaret hunt, orchard