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Anglesea and District Historical Society
Book, The Floral Birthday Book, Estimated late 19th century
Small birthday book - front cover and spine missing. Contains printed poems and floral illustrations. With handwritten entries of names on selected dates with years from mid 19th century. -
Geelong Naval and Maritime Museum
Certificate, Service record of Charles "Tug" Wilson, Early 20th Century
Charles "Tug" Wilson was born 20th December 1894 in Stonehouse, Devon. He served in the Royal Navy from 1914 to 1919 on the HMS Vivid, HMS Europa, HMAS Platypus, HMS Apollo and HMAS Powerful. He continued to serve in the navy, achieving the rank of Lieutenant commander before his retirement sometime after the Second World War.This document is significant as a tangible connection to Charles Wilson's service during WWI. A paper certificate detailing the service record from Charles "Tug" Wilson who served for the Royal Navy during World War 1. It includes the vessels he served on and dates.Variety of printed and hand written information (see photograph).charles wilson, charles tug wilson, wwi, hmas platypus, hms apollo, hms vivid, hmas powerful, hms europa -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Map - GERMAN HERITAGE SOCIETY COLLECTION: GROWTH OF PRUSSIA
Photocopy of a map titled Growth of Prussia. Nine maps with the dates 1415, 1524, 1618, 1648, 1720, 1744, 1772, 1793 and 1795. Maps have letters (a) to (i) as well.map, german heritage society collection - growth of prussia-map 38 -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Radio Interviews, Dr Kim Dovey, Robert Peck, Greg Flynn re Sandridge City Development plan, 27 Nov 1991
Radio interviews with Dr Kim Dovey, Robert Peck, Greg Flynn, re the Sandridge City plan and the cleanup of the site. Recording 27.11.1991 and other dates, duration 30:48town planning - proposals shelved, dr kim dovey, robert peck, greg flynn -
Northern District School of Nursing. Managed by Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - 1949 Letter from the Nurses Board re the training of nurses
The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989. The book "The First of its Kind" was published in 2015. Printed in Bendigo by "Bendigo Modern Press". Memories compiled by Peter Rosewall; who attended the last NDSN school PTS 108 between 1986 - 89.One-page letter from the Nurses Board to H.N.Acklom, dates July 25th, 1949, the Secretary of the Hospital and Charities Commission, re the training of nurses at the Ballarat and Bendigo Base Hospitals.nursing, nurse training, post-war nursing, hospitals and charities commission, h.n.acklom, nurses board -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Sir John Quick Historical dates, Michele Matthews Collection, 1992
The Sir John Quick Committee was formed in 1991 to commemorate the achievements of Sir John Quick who played a prominent role in the federation of Australia. The Committee aimed to raise awareness of the contribution of Sir John Quick and to ensure that he was recognized for the part he played.A list of historically significant dates and events, relevant to Sir John Quick, to highlight or celebrate during the following decade. Prepared by Michele Matthews. Two handwritten sheets of lined paper. sir john quick, federation -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - CERTIFICATE OF DISCHARGE WW1, 30.12.1918
Certificate relates to Frank Harry WEAVER No 643. Enlisted on 25.5.1915 32nd Battalion aged 21. Discharged 8.12.1915 being medically unfit - eyesight. Enlisted 1.8.1917 in 10th Reinforcements 5th Pioneers No 3926. Embarked 3.10.1917 for England, transferred to 32nd Battalion England on 2.1.1918. Returned to Australia for discharge with Trachoma on 15.2.1918 not due to misconduct.Certificate of Discharge, D516. Yellowed parchment paper, details re name, rank, regiment no, enlistment & discharge dates, physical description. All print in black, hand written in black.certificates, discharge, -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Folder, Clocktower Theatre Company, Clocktower Theatre Co.- correspondence and programmes related to various productions1972-1978, 1972-1978
List of productions, dates and correspondence detailing each production.Pink coloured flat document file with loop, containing Clocktower Productions and correspondence connected with them segregated by production. -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book - Paperback book, Alma Mitchell, Fernshaw the Forgotten Village, 2001
The story of the village of Fernshaw between the dates of 1864 and 1890.Paperback. Front cover has the title and author's name. Also, a black and white photograph taken by John W. Lindt entitled 'First Glimpse of Fernshaw'.non-fictionThe story of the village of Fernshaw between the dates of 1864 and 1890.fernshaw, victoria, history, watts river, yarra track -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book - Paperback book, Alma Mitchell, Fernshaw the Forgotten Village, 2001
The story of the village of Fernshaw between the dates of 1864 and 1890.Paperback. Front cover has the title and author's name. Also, a black and white photograph taken by John W. Lindt entitled 'First Glimpse of Fernshaw'.non-fictionThe story of the village of Fernshaw between the dates of 1864 and 1890.fernshaw, victoria, history, watts river, yarra track -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Gas mask, c 1942
This gas mask dates to 1942 in the Second World War. This mask is representative of a style of gas mask that was widely distributed during the Second World War, and can be found in other Australian collections. Rubberised face mask with two circular plastic windows with metal rim for sight by wearer. The mask is fitted by six black elastic straps with red and yellow stripes, which are attached via metal buckles at six points at the top, middle and bottom of the face. Straps converge on rubber backed fabric cross-shaped component which is stamped. Over mouth area is a filter comprised of several layers of metal sheeting with holes. At chin, a metal fitting fits into a black rubber concertina tube which fits into the top of a rounded rectangular container with ribbed edges. Both attachment points have what appears to be adhesive fabric tape wrapped around the closure, possibly to make the system air tight.On cross-shaped component, "No 410/22-12-42" Stamped on mask, "O.T.R.C/6/42", "NORMAL" Filter mask stamped with, "EBRO/1942", "No 4/G.P. 1942" Canister stamped with "WILLOW/[broad arrow]/ML42(?)3/GS174". On canister base "No4A/WILLOW/1942/257/EVI" gas mask, breathing apparatus, chemical warfare, second world war, world war ii, world war 2 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Banyule City Council, Watermarc (Banyule Banner March/April 2012), 2012_04
Records the progress, features and proposed opening dates of Watermarc.Watermarc is the new aquatic centre in Greensborough, replacing the former swimming pool.A multi coloured page from the Banyule Banner (March/April 2012) highlighting the progress of the Watermarc development in Greensborough. It features photographs of the site as it is being built. Also a small flyer advertising "Foundation Member Launch" March 3, 2012.Date and source inscription on top of page.greensborough, watermarc, construction, swimming pools, banyule city council, banyule banner -
Clunes Museum
Map - MAP OF TOURELLO LAND HOLDINGS
THERE ARE NO NAMES, NO DATES. IT SEEMS TO BE CUT OFF A BIGGER MAPTWO COPIES OF AN EARLY MAP OF TOURELLO LAND HOLDINGS ONE COPY IS COPIED ON A 4 PAPER AND STUCK TOGETHER WITH STICKY TAPEtourello land holdings, tourello map -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LOYAL DARLING LODGE CASH BOOK 1880-92
Faded red leather bound grey cardboard cover book with faded gold printed lettering 'Cash Book' on binding. White lined foolscap size pages. Handwritten calligraphic writing on inside page. Loyal Darling Lodge Juvenile Order of Odd Fellows. Opened at the Wesleyan School Room ,California Gully September 28th 1880. Birth dates of young members with names. Entry dates range from 1880- 92.bendigo, institutions, loyal darling lodge -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Research Notes, H. S. McComb, "Preston System", 1956
Set of papers, handwritten concerning the development and timing of the "Preston Tramway system" - 14 sheets by the Fitzroy, Northcote and Preston Tramways Trust Prepared largely by H. S. McComb, with notes dates, depot, track layout, lengths, the Act, dates and calculations, curves, Barkly St terminus, St Georges Road and interface with the cable trams. Item contained within box 72.3 in a brown folder marked "FN&PTT" in red pencil.trams, tramways, preston, fitzroy, northcote, fnptt, opening, st georges rd, cable trams -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Book (item) - Register, membership, Ladies Harbour Lights Guild Working Members, c. 1927
Provides an overview of membership names and dates of subscribers to the LHLG at the Mission Provides a record of and insight into patterns of membership of the MtS LHLG in the early 20th C.Typewritten in black ink: Ladies Harbour Lights Guild / Working Members Handwritten in blue ink: A. Sibthorpe Tracy / Hon. Treasurerlhlg, membership, register, ladies, ladies harbour lights guild, mission to seafarers, seamen's mission, fundraising, charity, philanthropy, alice sibthorpe tracy, treasurer, working members, subscriptions -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Brief history of the Rose, Shamrock and Thistle Hotel, Plenty Road East Preston, 21/06/1854o
The history of the Rose Shamrock and Thistle Hotel dates from 1854.Early history taken from the local council rate books.2 foolscap pages, typed.rose shamrock and thistle hotel, hotels, preston -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 27 mm sq slide/s, Lilian Butler, bus stop sign at the corner of Sturt and Lydiard St, late 1971 or early 1972
The sign dates from the time of the closure of the SEC Ballarat system.Yields information about the replacement tram stops at Sturt and Lydiard Sts and the information boards provided at the time.Hanimex white cardboard mount colour slide of the bus stop sign at the corner of Sturt and Lydiard St for the Lydiard St, Victoria St, Mt Pleasant and Buninyong services, along with an adjacent timetable board. Has the Commonwealth Bank, the Mechanics Institute and the Unicorn hotel in the background. A car is parked in the bus stop. Photo from the collection of Lilian Butler. ballarat, tramways, trams, sturt st, bus stops, tram replacement, closure, victoria st, mt pleasant, lydiard st -
Bendigo Military Museum
Literary work - DIARY, Post August 1942
Arthur George Holley No 13556 RAN HMAS Hobart. This is the 3rd part of a diary relating to 2147. Refer also 2134 for service history, 2135.3, 2137. Diary, A.G Holley RAN. Seven page typed in blue ink with heading "Solomon Islands Landings" which began on 7th August 1942. There are no clear dates, detailed account of the action.diaries, naval, personal -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Document - Portland Rifle Club - Competition Records 1922, Oct-22
Lined page torn from exercise book. List of Portland Rifle Club competitors and scores for 14 Oct. 1922 and ? other dates. Handwritten in black ink, both sides of paper. -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Newsletters - Mount Beauty Schools
Education in Mount Beauty began in the 1940s when the SECV constructed the town of Mount Beauty for their workers and staff. The educational facilities included a kindergarten, a primary / consolidated school and a secondary college. Mount Beauty education was highly valued by the residents of Mt Beauty and families in the Kiewa Valley. In the 1940s and 1950s it was very modern with new buildings and included the latest in teaching aids and technology. A Collection of Mount Beauty Primary School, Secondary College, Mt Beauty Kindergarten Newsletters Dates 1992 - 1997. Note: Photo includes hand made booklet with photos of children at schooleducation in mount beauty, mt beauty school newsletters -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Plans, Education Department Victoria, Ringwood State School No 2997: Original Plans of proposed works from 1921 to 1992, 1931 to 1992
The Ringwood Primary School opened in Ringwood Street on 2nd November 1889 and eventually moved to Greenwood Avenue in 1921. These plans apply to the Greenwood Avenue location. The school closed in the 1990s.Forty two original plans of proposed works at Ringwood State School No. 2997. The dates vary from 1921, the first building, to 1992. Most of the plans are building plans for extensions or upgrades. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Programme, Presentation notes for talk on Pictorial History of Park Orchards, 2007
Folded A4 page brochure outlining a presentation by Graeme Tamme - Park Orchards Community House September 2007, including a brief outline of early dates and events relating to Park Orchards -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: HANDWRITTEN INCOME TAX OFFICE NOTE
Three pages Income Tax Office note paper handwritten correspondence relating to J T Brown and his tax returns for 1902. 19th, 20th and 23rd march 1902 dates.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LOYAL SANDHURST HODGE NO.68 COLLECTION: NOTICE OF MEETINGS 1893
Bifold information folder listing meeting dates and initiation fees for the I.O.O.F Loyal Sandhurst Lodge No. 68, Temperance Hall, View Street, Bendigo. W.E.Morcom, Secretary, Inglewood Road, Bendigo.bendigo, clubs, loyal sandhurst lodge no.68 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Poster - REPLICA STOCK AAND SHARE CERTIFICATE FOR FUND RAISING FOR THE CENTRAL DEBORAH GOLD MINE
replica Stock and Shares Certificate for fund Raising for the Centrl Deborah Gold Mine Under Cityof Bendigo header No dates defined Printed by Cambridge Press Black printing on beige paper -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Poster, Victorian Government, "The Melbourne Pageant - January 22 - 29 1979 - Salute to Australia, Cavalcade of Transport", 1979
Poster - special size sheet, titled "The Melbourne Pageant - January 22 - 29 1979 - Salute to Australia, Cavalcade of Transport" advertising the planned events and dates with a map. Two copies held.trams, tramways, australia day, mmtb, melbourne, tramcars, pageant, melbourne pageant -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, Parsons Ronald, Migrating Ships from Hamburg, 1993
An alphabetical list of migrant ships, giving ships dimensions, captain, and dates of departure from Hamburg, arrival in Australia. Also includes a short account of Hamburg shipping activities in the south seas.migrants, ships and shipping -
Supreme Court of Victoria Library
Bible, Swearing in Bible 1840s, mid 19th Century
This bible, similar to so many other 19th Century bibles, was used in the Supreme Court throughout the 19th Century for the swearing in of witnesses. The bible is an important link and artefact of the Court's early years.Black leather embossed bible. The Supreme Court of New South Wales, Office of the Supreme Court, Melbourne. 1847, plus some other dates, plus signatures. bible, witnesses -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Digital Photograph, Haunted Pub, Durham, UK
This building dates back to 1109 AD It was an Inn called the Ostler & Groom in 1468AD It remains one of the most Haunted Pubs in England