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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, City of Nunawading annual elections, 1981, 1987
Pamphlets for annual elections:Pamphlets for annual elections: West Central Ward; 1987, 1981. West Ward 1987. Includes statements by candidates.Pamphlets for annual elections:local government elections, city of nunawading, fensham, dorothy christine, satchwell, noel, sharp, donald m, abbott, kevin, dempsey, peter lawrence, smith, john allan, wood, colin francis, councillors -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr J Cocks wooden Butchers Shop in Main Street Stawell on West side of Town Hall
Wooden Butcher’s Shop (J. Cock) Main Street Stawell on West side of Town Hall with butchers wearing aprons and horse drawn cart out front. Note sheep carcases hanging out in open air.stawell business -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Real Estate Flyers, J. Chatham, Daunt Pty. Ltd, Various years
The Ballarat-based firm, J Chatham and Co, serviced the Hotel Industry in Victoria, particularly Victoria’s Wimmera and Western Districts. Established by Jack { John} Chatham in 1956, The business was based at 7 Lydiard St South, Ballarat. As a regional hotel and motel broking specialist, he worked closely with other Ballarat businesses, including the Ballarat Brewery. On Jack's death in 1967, the business was taken over by his son, Philip, and renamed J Chatham Pty Ltd. The business continued to grow. Chatham House, the building the business operated from, and subsequently purchased and named, at 7 Lydiard St South, Ballarat still stands today. In the 1970's a Melbourne branch also opened in Dudley St, Nth Melbourne, In the 1980s the Melbourne branch, J Chatham and Daunt Pty Ltd, operated from 205 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy, a few blocks west of the Carlton United Brewery. Philip's son, Andrew, joined the business, then called J Chatham, Daunt and Foley Pty Ltd., in the late 1980s. The business at this time operated from a terrace house [?Bouverie Street] Carlton near Grattan St. By 2005, the Daunt and Foley partnership had dissolved. Philip predeceased his wife, Elizabeth Chatham (nee Holmes), a Director of the Company in 2001. His share of the business was inherited by Andrew. Elizabeth died in 2005 and the business was sold in 2006. [Jane Dyer (nee Chatham).16 June 2024]Thirty-one real estate flyers j chatham, daunt, auction, "greenslopes" haddon, "mindai park" cape clear, kingston district, the mill restaurant malmsbury, "emu downs" beaufort, "wattlw grove" mount mercer, "rowan lodge", centennial hotel kensington, "ben nevis estate" elmhurst, "paddlesteamer lodge" wodonga place albury, "woodlands" ararat, lake wallace hotel, edenhope, cremorne hotel newtown geelong, terang hotel, avoca hotel, woori yallock hotel, ballarat tram family restaurant, victoria hotel woodend, patersons siding restaurant and bar, ballarat, the coorrabin motor inn, stawell, clifton hill hotel, clifton hill, albion hotel, kyabram, "stag hotel" learmonth, "osborne" rokewood, shamrock hotel echuca, willaura hotel, willaura, "boggy creek pub" curdie vale, shamrock hotel, dennington, "mt elephant hotel/motel" derrinallum, narmbool, ballarat, brighton inn hotel, khyat's, posters, real estate, hotels., restaurants -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Award, Boroondara Rifle Club Spoon Competition : 200, 300 yds won by J S Penrose 1906, 11/02/1906
In 2000, three silver trophy spoons were donated to the Kew Historical Society by the National Trust (Victoria). At the time, the spoons were believed to have been awarded to J.S. Penrose for victories in events held by the Boroondara R.C. [Rifle Club] in 1905 and 1906. The Boroondara Rifle Club was a separate entity to the Kew and Hawthorn Rifle Clubs. The first reference to the Club on Trove is on 11 April 1900, when the Club was established and the committee elected. It is recorded that: “the adjourned meeting in connection with the Boroondara Rifle Club was held in the shire hall on Monday evening; Mr. A. J. Smith, J.P., in the chair. It was decided that the name of the club should be the Boroondara Rifle Club, and that it should embrace the whole shire, with butts at some convenient and accessible spot. A number of additional members were sworn in, making the total enrolled to date about 70. The following gentlemen were elected as office bearers: — President, Sir Frederick Sargood. M.L.C.: vice-presidents, Messrs. Wm. Knox, M.L.C.; F. Madden, M.L.A., and A. J. Smith (president of the shire); hon. captain, Mr. John McWhae (chairman of the Stock Exchange) ; committee. Messrs. T. W. Gaggin, J. B. Gilfillan, Cr. Lewis. Cr. Rooks and Cr. Beckett; hon. treasurer. Mr. G. A. Darling; hon. secretary, Mr. A. J. Macarthur”. The last recorded meeting of the Rifle Club was in 1916, at “Adam’s Hall, upper Hawthorn” when a new committee was elected. Engraved silver trophy spoon awarded to S.J Penrose by the Boroondara Rifle Club for a victory in the Spoon Competition of 1906Boroondara Rifle Club / Spoon Competition / 200, 300 yds / Won by S.J. Penrose / 11-2-06boroondara rifle club, j.s. penrose, sport, shooting, trophy, a. j. smith, frederick sargood, william knox, f. madden, a. j. smith, john mcwhae, t. w. gaggin, j. b. gilfillan, lewis, rooks, beckett; g. a. darling; a. j. macarthur -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Bottle, J Fletcher's aerated waters, Circa 1900
The making of cordials and aerated waters was an important industry in Warrnambool from the time of the first settlement up to the 1980s. John Fletcher succeeded John Davis in Koroit Street in 1885 and manufactured aerated waters, soda, lithia, tonic waters, lemonade, ginger ale, hop beer, hop bitters, sarsparilla and cordials. He installed many improvements around the late 1880's including an improved soda water machine which was also used for bottling lemonade, ginger ale and syphons. He sold to Ralph Reeves in 1930 and the business continued until the 1980's under the name of Reeves. The premises in Koroit St were auctioned in 1989.Warrnambool cordial bottles are of considerable significance as examples of an important local industry now gone. The Fletcher business was a well-known business in Warrnambool for 45 years.Round bottle with raised lettering in glass and indented sections on top section of bottle with marble enclosed. Clear greenish glass.J Fletcher’s Aerated waters Koroit Street Warrnambool vertically on bottle with lemonade horizontally on the other side. M on bottom of bottle.warrnambool,fletcher's aerated waters, fletcher's cordial , cordial bottle, -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Instrument - Ruler, 1930-1955's
This measuring ruler was used in the planning and making of components for the ship model Sovereign of the Seas. It is part of a collection of objects used by Jim Williams, maker of fine ship models from about 1930-1955. Most of the components for the models, as well as many of the tools, were handmade by Jim Williams. Jim’s family has donated the ship model “Sovereign of the Seas” and many tools, accessories and documents used in the making of this and other ship models have been donated to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village. Ship model of HMS Sovereign of the Seas, scale model of 17th Century English war ship, was handmade and carved from plans, enclosed in airtight glass case. All components of that model, including even the smallest pulleys, were hand crafted using tools designed and made by Jim. Outstanding details include functional rigging and moving cannons. Please see our record 3732 of the mode Sovereign of the Seas for further details of the ship and the maker. This ruler made by instrument makers J Rabone and Sons of Birmingham, is connected with the hobby and skill of ship model making that has been crafted as a leisure activity for many generations. The hobby is often chosen by serving and retired mariners who appreciate the connection with maritime history. This ruler was used by local Warrnambool man, Jim Williams, who was employed at Cramond and Dickson clothing store, and then at Fletcher Jones menswear for 27 years. It was used in making components for the model of the historic ship, the Sovereign of the Seas. The Sovereign of the Seas was a historic 17th century English war ship with important maritime heritage. Ruler, folding, wooden with brass hinges. Maker J. Rabone & Sons, Birmingham. Model No. 1375. It is warranted to be made of Boxwood. Length is 24 inches, divided into 1/8th inches on one side and 1/16th inches on the other side. This ruler is part of a collection of tools and accessories once used by Jim Williams, maker of a series of ship models 1930-1955 including “HMS Sovereign of the Seas”.“J RABONE & SONS / BIRMINGHAM”, “WARAND BOXWOOD”, “NO 1375”flagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, ship model sovereign of the seas, jim williams, james bernard williams, ship model hobby, ship model tools, ship model making equipment, ship model making accessories, measuring instrument, ruler, folding ruler, j rabone and sons of birmingham england, ruler model 1375, sovereign of the sea, ship model, hobby, ship model tool, english war ship, j rabone and sons -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Book - Collection of Books, J. G. Turner Collection, 1890-1911
Variousinspector fruit exports and imports, melbourne gaol, c french, mcalpine, diseases, fungi, insects -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Advertisement for Mrs. J. Angus, "Grocer, Draper, Tinware & Fancy Goods Dealer", 1896
Mrs Angus operated a shop next to the Shire of Grenville hall from about 1887 (when her husband bought the shop) until at least the late 1890s. The shop was afterwards run by her son William Angus.Enlarged black and white photograph of an advertisement which appeared in 'The Grenville Standard' newspaper on 19 December 1896. The advertisement drew readers' attention to a range of "New Season's Goods just arriving" at a shop in Sussex Street, Linton, run by Mrs. J. Angus (Wilhelmina Angus, the wife of John Angus).sussex street linton, shops, newspaper advertisements, wilhelmina angus, mrs j angus, w. angus tailor -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr W. J. Chapman -- Stawell Photographer's home on the corner of Maud and Grant Streets 2016
Home of W. J. Chapman Photographer of Stawell corner of Maud and Grant Streets. 8 Maud Street which later was renumbered 29 Grant Street. Photographic Studio back onto Grant Street. Photos Taken 2016.stawell business -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of 3 Black & White Photograph/s, J. J. Forster, c1950
Set of three black and white photographs of VR Car 28. .1 - General view of the tram with the destination Elwood Depot - near Elwood depot? .2 - view of the drop centre area showing the detail of the construction of the area. .3 - ditto with a conductor seated in the tram.Each print has "J. J. Forster" written in ink on the rear.trams, tramways, vr, elwood depot, st kilda brighton, tram 28 -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Tool - Simpson's perforator used by Box Hill Hospital labour ward
This is a destructive instrument. Perforators were used to pierce and empty the skull in a craniotomy (which is a form of embryotomy). A craniotomy is a procedure whereby "a perforation is made in the foetal skull to reduce the volume of the foetal head which prevents delivery." (Source: Medecins Sans Frontieres, 'MSF medical guidelines - Essential obstetric and newborn care - 9.7 Embryotomy'') This instrument was included with other obstetric instruments, mostly destructive instruments, given to RANZCOG from Box Hill Hospital labour ward in February- March 1998. The maternity service at Box Hill Hospital combined with St George's Hospital in Kew to be known as Birralee Maternity Service. These instruments were collected by Julie Collette, Unit Manager, St George's Kew and given to RANZCOG Museum Curator, Susan Barnett.Simpson's perforator. Stainless steel perforator with fluted handles. Various inscriptions: "ALLEN & HANBURYS LTD/ENGLAND S.S.ut" on shaft, "12" on inner surface of hinged brace, "B.H.H.L. Ward" on inner shaft of blade."B.H.H.L. Ward"destructive instruments -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Folder - Upper Kiewa Valley, How Should We Use the Upper Kiewa Valley by J. R. Anderson, Education Officer
A mustard plastic folder with four steel rings holding many white pages printed on one side only. Written by J. R. Anderson, Education Officer for the Soil Conservation Authority. Published Nov. 1979 The folder also includes 17 colored slides held at the front by a clear plastic pocket.soil conservation authority, upper kiewa valley, j. r. anderson, education for seniors -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, John Ward, 20/08/1971 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the Sturt St and Lydiard St intersection just before closure and tram operations.Digital image of bogie tram 35 turning from Sturt St into Lydiard St North and tram 39 at the south side of the City tram stop at the corner. Has Craig's Hotel, the National Mutual building, Berry Anderson, Gemmola's Pharmacy, the Town Hall and the ANZ bank in the view. An Inspector can be seen near the tram stop. Photo taken from the Post Office tower. Photo by John Ward 20 August 1971. Slide title "04709 200871 7173-G SECV bogie trams 39 & 35 Sturt St to Lydiard St North Ballarat Vic"trams, tramways, sturt st, lydiard st, post office, city terminus, tram 39, tram 35 -
Richmond & Burnley Historical Society
Service Award, J. Kennon & Sons Pty Ltd, Kennon Tannery 50 Year Service Award to J.T.Park, c. 1897
The Certificate was presented to the Society by J T Parks daughter after a presentation by John rose who spoke about the history of the Kennon Family and the Kennon Tannery.Limited number of certificates issued with 50 years of Service. The Certificate is representative of companies in Richmond and the extended loyalty and service of employees.Guilded Leather Certificate, Tan colour. Cover Engraving - J T Park Certificate No. 4 Years of Service, 1897 -1947 J. Kennon & Sons Tannery, River Street, Richmond. The/Directors/mark with pleasure and pride/the attainment of/Fifty Years Service/by/J.T.Parks/who joined our company in/1897/signed by the Chairman and Directors/ Edwin J. Kennon/K.W.Gardner/Thomas A. Kennon/E.C.Kennon/ J.Kennon & Sons Pty Ltd/ Richmond Victoria Australia service, award, kennon, tannery, j t parks, richmond -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Heathmont Youth Club Fair 0 Mrs J. Riley mixing cake
Written on back of photograph, "'Mail' 8/12/1955 - Snapped at Heathmont Youth Club Fair is Mrs. J. Riley doing the mixing." -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Ceremorial Object, David J Thomas
Grey Wooden Cross with name and Photograph and story of deceased soldier. Signed up Sept 6th 1965 and died eleven months later from chest woundsDavid J Thomas 21 enlisted Rifleman. One of eighteen Australian Soldiers killed at Battle of Long Tan, from chest woundswooden cross, david j thomas -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Box containing Medal, Pte G J Malcolm 3536
Original Victory Medal belonging to Private George James MALCOLM 3536 10th Battalion AIF who came from Naracoorte South Australia Enlisted on 24/8/1915 Aged 25 years and KIA on 19/8/1916 at Mouquet Farm near POZIERS. Unknown grave - Villiers Bretonneaux Medal sent to next of kin - brother William Silas MALCOLM - Nandaly near Sea Lake Victoria - born 8/4/1899 at Narracoorte SA. Enlisted 25/9/1918 Melbourne V80527 aged 19 years but not called up.Small white box with black typing on attached label on lid Contents - round gold coloured medal with multicoloured ribbon and red and fawn coloured diamond shaped patchBox - 3536 Pte. G. J. MALCOLM 10 Bn AIF 29783/DECD. Medal -The Great War for Civilisation 1914-1919 private george james malcolm, 10th bn aif, kia, ww1 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, N. J. Tillings Timber Factory, 15 June, 1975, 15/06/1975
N. J. Tillings Timber Factory was part of the Brougham Street, Light industrial area, Eltham. This is one of 7 B/W 8x10 inch photos with notes on obverse by Dick Crichton. Accompanying letter from Florence Chrichton 2013 : "Originally sent to Shire of Eltham Engineer, Mr. McDonald. [These photographs were part of their campaign to the Shire of Eltham in 1975] claiming that the zoning regulations were being breached by the occupants of various factories in the nearby light industrial zone [Brougham Street, Eltham] - to the detriment of those living in adjoining residential zones, and that, despite .. earlier objections and complaints, nothing was done about it." Wire gate and fencing in foreground of photo displays signs relating to timber products and Dulux Paints. "The Tilling Group was established in November 1963 and began as a small factory in Eltham Victoria. The company now has large, modern offices and warehouses in most major cities across Australia" - http://www.tilling.com.au/about-us1 black and white photograph printed with white borderInscribed on back: "Front entrance to N,J. Tillings timber yard showing part of extractor fan system installed to facilitate milling operations. Sound intensified due to position of mill in valley. Valley acts as a natural sound bowl. Eltham Council were warned of this some years ago." Includes diagram of residences in relation to mill and statement that tooter blast at least ten times per day. "#Note Residences in close proximity to sound source. Pen marks on front of photograph indicating points of interest.industrial estate, brougham street, eltham, 1975, bolton street, dick crichton, n.j. tillings, timber factory, shire of eltham, milling, fan -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Dunning, Hal, White Wolf's law, 1934
253 p. : green cover, original dust jacket removed. Title and author's name hand printed on spine.fictionfiction, westerns, hal dunning -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, J. Gadsden and Co. Picnic at Greensborough 1934, 1934_
Photographs of the J. Gadsden and Co. picnic in Greensborough, in 1934. Photographs have no names. Greensborough was a popular venue for picnics up till the early 20th century, with inner city people travelling to the 'country side' for a day out, either in delivery vans or on the train.Gadsden's produced packing materials - originally paper and cardboard, then food cans.Digital copy of black and white photographs.gadsden and co., picnics in greensborough -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document - Index Cards, Ringwood - Incomplete set of 17 Index Cards with names of local residents from B to J
The index cards have very brief details of each personIncomplete set of 17 small Index Cards with names of local residents from B to J, biographical information, children, residences etc. Undated, and writer unknown. Names are: Batten, William C. - Miner; Brakewell, John - Labourer Cox, Joseph - Miner Curran, John - Storekeeper Cutts, Samuel - Publican Cutts, James Bennitt - Labourer Ditchburn, William - Brickmaker Drury, John R. - Miner Dynes,Joseph - Miner Eyre,Francis - Brickmaker Hill, David Gilchrist - Labourer Hill, John - Brickmaker Hill, Will Henry - Florist Hill, Ninian C. - Grazier Howship, Charles Burton - Mount cutter (pictures) Howship, Charles Lawrence - Picture framer Jones, George J - Burnt Bridge Hotel Keeper -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Photograph, Cr J Cruickshank Shire of Belfast President 1901-02-03
Councillor J Cruikshank. Owned “Terka” station near Kirkstall. The property had for some years sheltered and fed a number of kangaroos and he expressed the wish that they would be given a home there. The homestead is a bluestone building with a shingle roof, built by Robert Ireland of Port FairyBlack and white portrait of a male with a beard and moustachebelfast, president, portrait, government, shire, council, municipal, local-government, terka, kirkstall, cr j cruikshank -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Turntable at Echuca rail yards; steam locomotive J-500 at the coal hopper in distance, November 1963, 1963
Image dated as November 1963 based on same image in Port of Echuca collection (print 19.5 x 24.5cm) On reverse in pencil: " J Class 1940-1960's" . In blue pen:" Photo by: George L. Coop Nov 1963" https://victoriancollections.net.au/items/59dea30a21ea6b12dc430192Digital TIFF file Scan of 35mm Ilford FP3 black and white negative transparencyechuca railway station, george coop collection, j-500, j-class steam locomotive (vulcan foundry), railway turntable -
City of Ballarat Libraries
Australian Historical Record Society papers, Mr. J. Vallins reminiscences
The Australian Historical Records Society existed in Ballarat between 1896 and 1906. They were one of Australia's first historical societies, and were in the position to still be able to talk to early pioneers. They invited such pioneers to either submit letters or memoirs, or to address the Society's meetings, where their reminiscences were taken down in shorthand and later typed up. The Society also attempted to preserve memorabilia from Ballarat's early days, but on the disbanding of the group in 1906, materials were stored at the Ballarat Town Hall and were later lost. It is not known how the papers made their way to the then Ballarat Municipal Library, but they have been part of the Library's collection for many years.Mr. J. Vallins - Reminiscences given before the AHRS, City Hall, Ballarat on Nov 26th, 1899 : Vallins, born in Berkshire in 1831, arrived in Australia at Geelong in 1854. He came to Ballarat for the gold and spent most of the rest of his life here, living in Ligar Street. He died in 1904 and is buried in the Ballarat Old Cemetery. -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Notebook, Bob Lilburn, sale of MMTB trams - R, U, S, P, W, G, H, J, and Q class, 1970's
Set of hand written notes recording date of sale of MMTB trams - R, U, S, P, W, G, H, J, and Q class and sometimes the sold location. Notebook - pocket size, wire spiral bound, listing trams sold by the MMTB up to the mid 1970's and similar for Ballarat and Geelong cars.trams, tramways, sale of trams, mmtb, notebooks, personal papers -
Ballarat Diocesan Historical Commission
Photograph, Photograph of Fr J. McInerney
Image of Fr J. McInerney, former RAAF chaplain, Chaplain to CYMS and chaplain to Caroline Chisolm Migrant Hostel Creswick in the 1950s - 60s. Fr McInerney was long time parish priest at Creswick. He was made Monsignor later served as editor of the Ballarat Diocesan Journal "Light". -
Victorian Harness Racing Heritage Collection at Lord's Raceway Bendigo
Photograph - Framed photo finish, Croughton & Ward, Grand Voyage, Paddy Glasheen, 1921 Flying Handicap, Epping, NSW, 1 November 1921
Hall of Fame Trotter Gnad Voyage winning at Epping, NSWLarge rectangular black and white photo of harness race finish mounted on brown paper and framed in wooden frame.Top centered written in black ink: 2nd Div. Flying Handicap, 1 Ml. 1 Fur. Epping, 1/11/1921 Bottom centered written in black ink: P.B.Glasheen's Grand Voyage (1) / Yard On (2) / Peal (3) (PB Glasheen) Won by 7 lengths. Time 2.31 1/4 Botton right corner: Croughton & Ward (nb?) King St, Sydneygrand voyage, paddy glasheen, trotting, epping nsw -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Painting - Watercolour, J C Long, 1878
Hand painted image of a steamship with three masts.The painting is significant for its connection with Australian maritime art. Painting, watercolour, steamship at sea, flying an Australian Red Ensign flag from the bow. The centre of three masts has a flying flag of blue, red and yellow. Mounted on card. Artist J C Long, 1879. Inscription on top left corner of front and centre of back, handwritten in pencil."J R Long 1879". Inscriptions in pencil, front and back, some is indecipherable "3/" ", " - lack" flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, j c long, steamship, marine art, australian vessel -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
A) Document - The Field Welding of No. 1 Pipeline - Kiewa. B) Book - SECV, Kiewa Hydro Electric Works, Foreman's Guide, A) by J. M. Scott, Welding Inspector B) by State Electricity Commission of Victoria
No. 1 Pipeline heads down the mountain from McKay Power Station (the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme) and can be seen from the Falls Creek Rd.. The pipeline is 1635m long. It was built on the mountain rather than as a tunnel inside the mountain - "It was argued that a pressure pipeline on the surface, while not actually cheaper than the tunnel could possibly save one year in construction time.'The document is a report on the welding involved on the No. 1 pipeline. J. M. Scott was the welding inspector for the SECV on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. The book is produced by the SECV and is the 'Foremen's Guide' and includes rules and regulations across all areas.A) 10 pages of a 'field record' all pages typed on one side. Stapled on top left corner B) Small, fat book c190 pages plus appendix. Thick and 'tattered looking'. Bound by flexible 'cloth?'(linen?) and fastened with 2 rusty fasteners.B) Cover - F/M J. Scott and red SEC stamp. Inside cover: "checked ... 22-8-55" and "checked 18-11-55"j.m. scott welding inspector, no 1 pipeline mckay power station, kiewa hydro electric scheme -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Book - Reference Teaching, Intermediate English J. Aughterson, Circa 1957
This particular edition was published in a period (1950s), when textbooks for primary and secondary schools were published by London based publishing houses such as LONGMAN. This particular publishing house brand is now only used by the Longman Schools in China. This reference book was one of the basic reading material for students learning the "English" language opposed to the "Americanised English". The two versions of English now in use are mainly influenced by the greater influx of American based media and the internet. At the time of this publication however print media was at its peak and the English used was from the United Kingdom. Although the written language is in English, the majority subject matter is of Australian origin. This text book is very significant in demonstrating the type of English taught in rural schools during the period and before the internet and the American based spell check programs now in use. The subtle changes in both the spoken and written English, due to the modern internet facilities, can be seen by the "texting" language of school aged students, post "world wide web" and mobile telephones. This English text book is a moment in time, when the isolation of rural communities had greater affect upon the standard of both the written and spoken language. It was a time when Britain was still thought of as "the mother land" and the English used was that brought to Australian by the original settlers and over time developed an "Australian flavour".Plastic covered soft green colored cardboard cover in black print. Pages (150) are printed in black ink on both sides and in different fonts.Front cover "INTERMEDIATE ENGLISH" underneath "J. Aughterson" underneath a squiggle of three half circles. underneath "LONGMANS". Spine: "AUGHTERSON INTERMEDIATE ENGLISH LONGMANS"school curriculum, secondary education, rural schools