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Orbost & District Historical Society
glass container, first half 20th century
Used as a pickle bottle by Mary Gilbert, local historian and Orbost high school teacher. . Mary Isabelle Gilbert was born in 1905 in Orbost, Australia. She was born to John Gilbert and Annie Cameron Gilbert, and had seven sisters and one brother. Four siblings died at a young age. .She was a teacher historian loved and respected by her family and the wider community.Mary Gilbert, B.E.M. was devoted to Orbost. She taught in Orbost for 40 years. She fostered the Orbost Historical Society and initiated the establishment of the Orbost Museum.Cut glass square shaped bottle with lid (202.2). Square designs with large diamond shape in centre.glass-container gilbert-mary -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Photograph - Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways, Buses
This file contains one item. 1. Three black and white photographs of four Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board buses, dates and photographer unknown. Photographs are of buses on the Melbourne – Brighton Road route, Melbourne – Elsternwick via High Street route, and Caulfield – Ripponlea – Spencer Street route. Depicted on the side of two buses is an emblem, possibly of the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board.buses, motor vehicles, public transport, caulfield, elsternwick, vehicles, insignia, transport routes, thoroughfares, information an exchange objects, melbourne metropolitan tramways board, bus routes -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet - Document, Robert Ashley et al, 'The Lal Lal Iron Tramway', 1970
High on a series of terraces overlooking the Moorabool River stands the remains of the Lal Lal Blast Furnace, classified 'A' by the National trust (to be preserved at all costs). This was the location of Victoria's only pig iron industry. A series of tramways served the works, as a well surveyed narrow-gauge tramway connected the blast furnace with the Victorian Roailways' main line about 3.5 miles away. Light Railways, no 24, Summer 1970-71, 36 pages. This booklet considers the Lal Lal Iron Tramwaylal lal iron, lal lal blast furnace, tramways, railways, pig iron, ironstone quarry, industrial heritage -
Wannon Water
Brochure, Cross' patent joint no.14175, circa 1915
Samuel Cross worked for the Hamilton Waterworks Trust and his invention relates to a box joint in two sections and is particularly useful for repairing a pipe containing fluid under either high or low pressure in which a leak, blow out, or burst occurs. Samuel Cross' invention is mentioned in the minutes of the Hamilton Waterworks Trust, copied pages can be found in the supplementary files. Cross' invention helped to prevent water loss whilst a pipe was being repaired. Hamilton Waterworks Trust was an early predecessor to Glenelg Water which later merged with Portland Coast Water and South West Water to form Wannon Water. The patent is significant because the invention was revolutionary for the early Victorian 20th century engineering, and it is still being used today.A3 sheet, printed on both sides, folded into A4, printed in black and white, contains 4 photographs.water pipes, water supply, engineering, samuel cross, hamilton -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Manuscript, Robin Boyd, The Guardian Angel That Failed
Discusses the role of government and its failure to protect and lend support to Australia's other arts, such as the Australian television industry, and failure to encourage local production. Increase in American content appears to flout rules of the Broadcasting Control Board. Australian commercial television victim to foreign programmes, with Australian drama content continuing to decrease due to high costs and cheaper imported programs.Typewritten (c copy), quarto, 7 pages. (Two copies)broadcasting control board, australian television, australian television industry, commercial television, postmaster general, australian television programs, american television programs, robin boyd, manuscript -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Snake Bite Kit, circa 1960's
The Gunning family owned 20 acres of orchard and farm land in High Street Lower Templestowe and kept one of these kits in each vehicle and tractor. They didn't experience a snake problem until the late 1950's when land sub division around their property forced snakes into the area. The family lost one dog to snake bite in the early 1960's.Consists of a Wallet, tourniquet and lancet . 1.Wallet - small red plastic wallet with one press stud to close. Printed in gold on front: 'Sanax Snakebite Kit Sanax Pty Ltd Melbourne Australia 2.Tourniquet - rubber tourniquet looped through a metal clip used to tighten tourniquet. ' Sanax ' embossed on flat of metal clip. 3.Lancet - a three chambered cylindrical container made of red plastic. One end removes to reveal a lancet/ blade, the other end acts as a handle for the blade. Container holds instructions on a small roll of paper. The centre of the container can be be unscrewed to access crystals of permanganate of potash to put on the woundmedicine, first aid -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Image, C.J. Melrose, solo flier, 1934, 1934
Melrose died in July 1936, at the age of 22, when his new high-wing monoplane "Billing", a Heston Phoenix registration VH-AJM, broke up in turbulence over South Melton, Victoria on a charter flight from Melbourne to Darwin. Two days later, over one hundred thousand people lined the streets of Melbourne to pay their last respects. Black and white photographic image of Charles James Melrose, the only Australian contestant and the only solo flier in the England-Ausralia air race, 1934. He is being chaired by R.A.A.F. men. Two years later Melrose crashed.aeroplane, aviation, flight, pioneer pilot, charles kingsford smith, p. taylor -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - SEC 29 at the tram depot - double exposed & reversed, 24/2/1948
Print of a double exposed photograph of Ballarat 29 at the SEC depot and then printed back to front. Note tries to identify the tram and with Wal's assistance identifies as No. 29 and it has been printed in reverse. Also has notes regarding the photograph exposure and is dated 24/2/1948. No 29 was a high floor car and unpopular with passengers, did not see a lot of use in traffic.Yields information about tram 29 and what can go wrong in photographs.Photograph, black and white - plain black with notes on reartramways, trams, tram 29, depot -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Document - Invitation to a ‘Conversazione’ in the Exhibition Building, George Austin, 1901
A report in the Ballarat Star on 8 May 1901 recorded that: "THE CONVERSAZIONE. A GREAT SUCCESS. The conversazion given by the Government of Victoria at the Exhibition was very largely patronised. the guests includ ing the Prime Minister and a goodly proportion of the distinguished personages now in Melbourne. A programme of high-class music was gone through, and refreshments were served during the evening. Australian wines were very prominent."The document design has artistic and aesthetic merit. While it is not rare, it is representative of the kinds of formal designs used for the Australian Commonwealth celebrations at the time of Federation, and is in excellent condition. Such items as this invitation have local, state and national historic significance as mementoes of a key moment in Australia's history. Locally, the invitation is part of a group of Federation-related items issued to James Maitland Campbell (and his wife). Campbell was three times mayor of Kew in the second half of the 19th Century and the owner of Ramornie in Pakington Street, one of the significant extant mansions in Kew.Colour lithograph mounted on card to an evening event, a conversazione, held in the Exhibition Building on the evening of Tuesday 7th May 1901, as part of the Australian Commonwealth Celebrations. The recipients of the invitation were Mr and Mrs James Maitland Campbell of Kew. The Government of Victoria hosted the event. The invitation shows an etching of the Exhibition Building, surrounded by an ornate border of heraldic shields, portraits of the Duke and Duchess, views of Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Hobart, and native flora (including wattle, waratah, pink heath, Sturt’s desert pea, and flannel flower), and native fauna (kookaburra, possum, lyre bird, cockatoo and koala). The royal crest ‘Dieu et mon droit’ and the Australian crest, ‘Advance Australia’ are also included.Printed: UNITED AUSTRALIA 1901 / ONE FLAG / ONE HOPE / ONE DESTINY; AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH CELEBRATIONS / THE GOVERNMENT OF VICTORIA requests the honour of the presence of / / at a Conversazione in the Exhibition Building on the Evening of Tuesday 7th May 1901 at 8 P.M. Handwritten: Mr & Mrs J. M. Campbell.sands & mcdougall ltd, documents - invitations, first commonwealth parliament 1901, james maitland campbell (1847-1930), ramornie, ramornie - pakington street -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Document, Sands & McDougall Ltd, Invitation to a ‘Conversazione’ in the Exhibition Building, 1901
A report in the Ballarat Star on 8 May 1901 recorded that: "THE CONVERSAZIONE. A GREAT SUCCESS. The conversazion given by the Government of Victoria at the Exhibition was very largely patronised. the guests includ ing the Prime Minister and a goodly proportion of the distinguished personages now in Melbourne. A programme of high-class music was gone through, and refreshments were served during the evening. Australian wines were very prominent."The document design has artistic and aesthetic merit. While it is not rare, it is representative of the kinds of formal designs used for the Australian Commonwealth celebrations at the time of Federation, and is in excellent condition. Such items as this invitation have local, state and national historic significance as mementoes of a key moment in Australia's history. Locally, the invitation is part of a group of Federation-related items owned and displayed by Mrs Grace Tabulo, the owner of 'Fairyland', 57 Malmsbury Street, Kew.Colour lithograph mounted on card to an evening event, a conversazione, held in the Exhibition Building on the evening of Tuesday 7th May 1901, as part of the Australian Commonwealth Celebrations. The Government of Victoria hosted the event. The invitation shows an etching of the Exhibition Building, surrounded by an ornate border of heraldic shields, portraits of the Duke and Duchess, views of Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Hobart, and native flora (including wattle, waratah, pink heath, Sturt’s desert pea, and flannel flower), and native fauna (kookaburra, possum, lyre bird, cockatoo and koala). The royal crest ‘Dieu et mon droit’ and the Australian crest, ‘Advance Australia’ are also included.Printed front: UNITED AUSTRALIA 1901 / ONE FLAG / ONE HOPE / ONE DESTINY; AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH CELEBRATIONS / THE GOVERNMENT OF VICTORIA requests the honour of the presence of / [name deleted] / at a Conversazione in the Exhibition Building on the Evening of Tuesday 7th May 1901 at 8 P.M. Reverse [handwritten]: Mrs G. Tabulo, 57 Malmsbury St.sands & mcdougall ltd, documents - invitations, first commonwealth parliament 1901, grace tabulo -- fairyland -- 57 malmsbury street -- kew (vic.) -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Work on paper - Photograph, Playground at "Graceburn" 9 Victoria Crescent Surrey Hills, c1909-10
Joseph Bailey built an elaborate playground for his children, as illustrated by this high slide and long see-saw. They were not allowed to play on this equipment on a Sunday. The name 'Graceburn' came from the area in Healesville where the Bailey family came from. The Bailey family were members of the Wyclif Congregational Church. (Ref: Letter from donor dated 26/4/2002.A black and white photograph of two people on a seesaw in a garden setting. There is a long slide in the background.surrey hills, victoria crescent, mr joseph bailey, seesaws, slides, playgrounds, graceburn, house names -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, President Appointment Diary 1971-72 - AG Robertson, 1971
A detailed diary of the commitments of the President in 1971. He lists the events in date order showing the high number of events attended. The President in 1971 was AG (Robbie) Robertson. The presidential year ran from March to the following February. Was in a binder of documents that is passed from an outgoing President to the incoming President. It is primarily from the 1930s to 1990s. Most documents are being catalogued separately.A record of the duties of the President in the 1970s.White foolscap paper x 7 pages with black type about the President's commitments in 1971.presidents, robbie robertson -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Badge - Badge Collection
This is a collection ranging in dates from 1917 to the 1980s. It reflects a range of local and national organisations supported by people in the community. These include local schools such as the Wodonga Central School and Wodonga High School and local sporting clubs including the Wodonga Football Club and the Wodonga Bowling Club. National organisations like Red Cross, the Returned Soldiers' League, Legacy and the CWA are also represented.This collection commemorates a range of local and national organisations supported by community members throughout the 20th century.A collection of 50 different badges to commemorate a range of organisations and events. Included are several ANZAC Day and Legacy badges. Also in the collection are badges for Girl Guides, several sports clubs, Red Cross, Red Triangle Day 1917, the CFA and some church groups.commemorative badges, memorabilia, service organisations -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Taylors Super Snaps Ballarat, Sussex Street, Linton
Photograph taken from high vantage point further along Sussex Street. Visible east side: Edinburgh Bakery, Preston's shop, Wishart's blacksmiths. Church of England vicarage in the distance. Visible west side: roofs of Morgan's and Sandow's stores. The photograph is undated but thought to have been taken in the 1940s, as there are electricity poles in the street. (Electricity came to Linton in 1939).Very small photograph of Sussex Stret, Linton, view to south-east.sussex street linton -
Bendigo Military Museum
Print - PEN & INK PRINT, FRAMED, Walsh's Portrait Printers and Enlargers, "Saving Amiens", c1918-1930
The owner was John Conrad Brown NR 706 of the 38 Bn. He was severely wounded in action (GSW to face and left arm). He returned to Australia and was pensioned off. The owner had this artwork in his house at Goornong until a storm blew the roof off. It was important to him.This is a large black and white print depicting a scene in the Amiens battle. It shows Australian and German men fighting. A small stone bridge is near the centre of the work. High explosive blasts are depicted in the picture. It is finely detailed i.e. buttons on uniforms and dovetail joints in the ammunition box. It is set in a thick card mat. Under the image is the caption. The frame is a simple heavy timber type. The rear has a paper cover but is broken away.The artist was F. Matania. (Fortunino Matania)ww1, amiens, 9 brigade, framed print -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photos: black and white - Working Horses
Photo No. 9 Horses Crossing River - Packing in supplies for early workers on the Kiewa Hydro Scheme. There were no roads in the early days of the Scheme. Horses from the Kiewa Valley were used to transport goods prior to roads and vehicles being available1. Horses crossing river - 2 copies 2. Pack horses 3. Rider with pack horse -x2 and See (KVHS 1396) 4. Cattle entering river 5. Horses on High Plains x2 6. color - Horses in River 7. Pack horses and carts 8. 4 Cattlemen with dog in foreground 9. Color - Horses crossing river 10.Horses and tents - Harry Trimble x2working horses, horses from the kiewa valley -
Sir Reginald Ansett Transport Museum
Hat, 1972 - 1977
Donated Ansett Hostess / Stewardess orange bowler hat with turned brim, made & worn 1972 - 1977Ansett Hostess hat, bowler-style with turned brim. Tangerine-orange poly-cotton with 2cm wide black grosgrain ribbon trim on hat body and on edge of brim. 8cm wide bow on both trims at rear of hat. Crown is 12cm high measured from lower edge, 4cm turned brim. Hat size 19&1/2 inch circumference. Hat-elastic secured to sweat-band.White label with black print indicating manufacture by Nivek Headwear Reg.Melb. ansett australia, hostess / stewardess, bowler hat, turned brim, tangerine orange, 1970s -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: GROCER
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Grocer: Victoria Store, High Street, Kangaroo Flat. A small, wooden store was erected on this site by James Stevenson in 1861. As business grew, so did the store. After Stevenson's death, the business continued by his widow and son Richard. Dick Stevenson is remembered for his visits by bicycle to take orders and his gifts of sweets in a paper ''twist''. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - MARGARET (NELL) TIMBS (NEE HEIDER) COLLECTION: HANRO LADIES’ CARDIGAN, 1970s
Red orlon long sleeved cardigan with high round neckline, with a narrow ribbed neckband. Set-in sleeves with a 5.5cm ribbed band at the wrist and a 5.5cm ribbed band at the waistline. Formerly owned by Margaret (Nell) Limbs nee Eider who worked at Hanoi in the Finishing Department about 1935. Donated by her daughter Bayonne Snipe who worked at Hanoi in the Office from 1961, then at John Brown until 1968.Hanro. SW Swiss Inspired. Pure Wool. Mothproof. Original label still attached. This is a guaranteed Hanro Hanrosafe garment. It is thoroughly shrinkproof and machine washable. Style 570, Size SW, Colour A14. On reverse of label “This garment has been awarded the coveted WOOL TESTING AUTHORITY’S SEAL OF APPROVAL and is guaranteed shrink proof and machine washable. Directions for Machine Washing – refer to photograph.costume, female, cardigan -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - COMMERCIAL BUILDING, 1861
black and white photo: substantial commercial ( manufacturing ) building with large chimney. Crop fenced on left. Batchelder's photography cart in centre, horse and cart with barrels and attendant on right hand side. High building has louvres in walls and louvres in central roof ridge. May be tannery ? Wood stack at right. Several small buildings in front including bark roofed slab hut. Written on rear ' flour mill ? 'Batchelderbuildings, commercial -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - CHARING CROSS, C 1857
Black and white photograph, looking at Charing Cross and High St., Bendigo C 1857 ( Fox Photo ) J. Lerk 11.2.2000 In image : 'furniture warehouse' R. Barbour & co., Britannica House ' Royal Hotel ' T. Baldwin, hairdresser, haircutting and shampooing on front of building 'Burstons' Colonial Bootstore' ' Gold Office' sign post in foreground. ' caution' sign near large pool of water. Flour mill in background ?place, streetscape, pall mall -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - GROUP AT EASTER FAIR 1912, 1912
Black and white photograph, on cream board. Outside view of a weatherboard building with high windows. Group of eleven people in front of four in a horse-drawn float advertising 'MUIOOF over £4,000 (pounds) per day paid in sick pay'. People within float dressed in white with white caps. In front, seven men in three piece suits. Six of these wear decorated shawls. Two horses' hindquarters visible on L.WH Robinson, Bendigoperson, group, easter fair -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - HIGH STREET, KANGAROO FLAT, c1961
Black and white photo: Part of residential street, three brick homes (probably cream) and one timber cottage at the far end, large nature strip. Three brick homes of similar style. Physical description: Loose black & white photo. Inscriptions/Markings: Written on reverse of photo 'Sth East side of High St. Same block as Methodist Church between Camp St & Chapple St. Kangaroo Flat.The Herald & Weekly Times Ltd. Melbourne Australiabuildings, residential, brick house, copyright not for unautherised repoduction -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - MRS PIEPER, 1880
Black and white photo of Mrs Pieper. She is wearing a high neck dress and a small ostrich feather hair decoration. On back.. Dorothy Pieper of Piepers Hill. Atho? Pieper. Gilt frame. D1 533. Bartlett Bros. Sandhurst. From W.H.Brown. Practical Picture Frame Maker. Carver and gilder. Plush worker wtc. View street. Bendigo. Opposite Sports Ground. Upper reserve. Tram pass the door.Bartlett Bros, Sandhurstperson, individual, portrait female, pieper, pieper's hill, woman, hat -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - BSSC COLLECTION: THE SCHOOL ON THE HILL
Book ''the School On The Hill'' Bendigo High Schol and Bendigo Senior Secondary College 1907-2007 by Janette M. Bomford. Ninety eight pages book published for the Centenary of the school. Also included a Bendigo Advertiser article from August 10, 2007 title: Time capsule reveals gold and two small brochures: Bendigo Senior Secondary College History Trail and Centenary Celebrations 5-7 October 2007.education, bendigo, bssc -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: PROFILES
A box containing newspaper cuttings on people with a high profile in the community. Sources include 'The Sun' and 'The Age.' 1954 - 1959.Clippings include photos of sculptures -clay models created by John Frith.One interesting article (scanned ) covers Horace Clement Hugh Roberson who led the 10th Lighthorse in a 'spectacular helter skelter cavalry charge that ripped through the Turkish defences at Sinai - the first cavalry charge ever made by AustraliansPROFILESperson, individual, famous people, lydia chancellor, collection, profiles, people, male, female, person, famous people, individual -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
Letter with printed letterhead and emblem, dated Sept 23 1873. Letter mentions that at the meeting a letter will be read from the Geelong District inviting the District to send delegates to a meeting to consider the advisability of forming a High Court in Victoria. The meeting took place in Melbourne. It also asks to instruct the Delegates how to act. Signed by ? Waller. Has Bendigo United District A.O.F. Watermark contains the words: Towgood's Extra Super.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, bendigo united district, geelong district, court king of the forest, ? waller, towgood's extra super -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - J.H. ABBOTT & CO PALL MAL AND MARKET SQUARE, BENDIGO
Booklet, 6 pages, detailing price lists of J.H. Abbott & Co., stock held in their stores in Pall Mall, Market Square Bendigo and High Street, Echuca. On front of booklet: J.H. Abbott & Co., Tqanners and Curriers. Tannery - Sheepwash Creek, Strathfieldsaye. Items priced include leather, oils, boot uppers, belgting, horse equipment, collars, dray harness, buggy harness, spring cart harness, leggings. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: HIGH ST. BENDIGO, 1857
Harry Biggs Collection. Black & white photo of High St. Bendigo. Shop signs visible - T. Baldwin Hair Cutting, shaving shampooing; Burston's Colonial Boot Store, Royal Hotel, Britannia House. A sign post: 'Eadie & McIntyre Gold Office'. In foreground Bendigo Creek with a footbridge to the left. Two gnarled trees in centre of photo. Photo taken near View Point. Image taken in 1850's.place, building, commercial, harry biggs collection, high st. bendigo -
Williamstown High School
School cap 1936
Woollen cap worn by Williamstown High School boys in the 1930's. This cap was worn by Ron Granger in 1936. Cap is black wool with a green woollen lining to the peak.Fully lined in black cotton. The cap has yellow stitching following contours ending at a black wool covered button. The logo is a red square containing a red anchor with yellow banner across the centre with 'Hold Fast'. 'W.H.S' under sqare in yellow.williamstown high school, school uniform, cap, 1936