p.878.fictionPaul Dombey is an ambitious, calculating London merchant. He pins all his hopes for the future of his shipping firm on his fragile son whilst his daughter, Florence, goes unnoticed and neglected. It is only when the firm faces ruin, and Dombey is staring at a life of desolate solitude that Florence may finally be valued. Can this heartless businessman be redeemed? english fiction, charles dickens 1812-1870

Ill, p.992.fictionBleak House follows the fortunes and relationships of three characters whose fates are tied to the obscure inheritance case of Jarndyce v. Jarndyce, which is tied up in endless litigation. While many deserving and undeserving claim the inheritance, it is ironically being devoured in legal costs. english fiction, charles dickens 1812-1870

The D26 is an authentic outrigger logging barge - one of four that were towed by P.S. Adelaide for 80 years of its working life. In March 1987 Council purchased the barge from Deakin Shire in South Australia for $15,000. However, its restoration was put on hold until the crew had completed work on the P.S. Enterprise, eventually beginning in 1988 using local red gum. The barge was relaunched at Echuca East on Australia Day, 1990. The D26 remains at the Port of Echuca and on special occasions can be seen being towed by the P.S. Adelaide for demonstrations. The restored D26 outrigger barge is an example of early 20th century boat building technology developed for transporting reg gum logs downstream along the Murray River, often from the Barmah Forest to the Murray River Sawmills at Echuca. It shows the resourcefulness and manual transport techniques for a timber that does not float and had to be chained to the outrigging logs laying perpendicular to the hull. These outrigger barges could be let go to float with the current downstream with a bargeman onboard. Often there was no tiller or helm, but a chain was tied to the ballast at the back to keep the barge in the centre of the river channel. This allowed the Murray River Sawmills built 4 barges to go behind the PS Adelaide, the A11, the B22, the C24 and the D26. Timber outrigger logging bargeD26d26, p.s. adelaide, logging industry, murray river sawmill

This tie preserver with instructions on cleaning has a well documented provenance and a known owner forming part of a significant and representative historical collection that reflects Ballarat's local history from a family perspective. It contributes to our understanding of social and family life in twentieth century Ballarat and providing interpretative capacity for family, local, trades and social history themes.Printed with Instructions for use and retailer's details: With Compliments from Alf. C. White Tailor and Mercer 423 Sturt St. BALLARAT. Verso has no printing.ballarat, tailor, mercer

non-fictionA typescript with some pages handwritten of the life of Nathan Spielvogel founder of the Ballarat Historical Society, teacher and community leader. Tied at top corner with ribbon.memoir, spielvogel, ballarat, dimboola, jewish

Large Framed Photo D. W. Lewis Secretary Bendigo Trades & Labor Council 1904-1932 debonair, tie, victorian era

Smith House badge

Dart House badge

School badge

Enamelled coloured school crest suspende from a gold bar with Year 12 lettering in black.

Enamelled coloured school crest suspende from a gold bar with Year 12 lettering in black.

Ballarat Queen's and Old Grammarians' Association Badges, letter and letter, badge in envelope

Ballarat Queen's and Old Grammarians' Association Badges, letter and letter, badge in envelope

Nevett Woodbridge House badge

Junior School Year 6 Graduation badge

Junior School Year 6 Graduation badge

Krome House Badge

Cuthbert House badge

Cuthbert House badge

Nevett & Woodbridge House Badge. c 1979

Gold badge on gold bar - both 9CT. Mitre in centre, surrounded by motto. Significant brooch?? Post 1903

House System. Badges.Some superceded.

School Lapel badge, 1944 -

House System. Badges.Some superceded.

House System. Badges.Some superceded.

House System. Badges.Some superceded.