Arthur Henry Dear was an employee of the City of Kew, acting as Hall Keeper of the Kew Recreation Hall in Wellington Street, and later the new Kew City Hall in Cotham Road. The Arthur Dear Collection contains memorabilia - tickets, programmes, invitations - as well as his identification badge. Items in the collection dates from the 1940s to the 1970s. One page flyer issued by the Social Welfare Coordinator, City of Kew, inviting groups to a Special Get-together in No.3 Hall, Kew Civic Centre on 27 November 1975.arthur dear collection, city of kew, welfare -- kew (vic.)

Map of the system shown at two inches = 1 mile. Drawing No. P5799. Shows crossovers, track layouts at junctions, signal cabins roads, railways and stations. Originally signed by Perway Engineer - 20/12/1940, though originally drawn in 1922. Has been marked up in coloured pencil to show the routes and route numbers. The plan shows the lines to Maribyrnong Munitions works along Cordite Ave and Wests Road and the track from Moonee Ponds to Union Road, which opened in July 1941, but not the extension to Essendon Airport built-in 1942. See Reg Item 1561 for a 1963 version and 1683 for a 1987 versionDemonstrates the use of a MMTB drawing to show tram routes and their route numbers at the time.Drawings - dyeline cloth backed print - titled - "Route Map showing location of special work and pole numbers" and subtitled - "Electric Tramway Routes - showing routes in colours and numbers". trams, tramways, mmtb, trackwork, tramways, junction, map, world war 2

Colour print of A class tram 259 running as a Special in High St Kew at the junction with the Mont Albert line, c1985. Has a Coles store and Maton's Pharmacy building in the background.trams, tramways, a class, kew, high st, tram 259

BHS CollectionBendigo Advertiser ''the way we were'' from 2003. Happy faces: a special occasion or just a night on the town? From left: Frank, Effie Truscott and Lyle. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Copy of a document from an original source, handwritten and partly typed. Details the 78 Rules that applied to the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Company horse tram drivers and their operations. Gives rules for their personal behaviour, duties, watering of the horses, passing of other horse-drawn trams, walking horses around curves, operations, management of passengers, use and care of cash boxes, accidents, fares, tickets, and general work.Yields information about the rules that Melbourne horse tram drivers operated by.Set of two blue foolscap handwritten or typed sheets consisting of six sheets each (Rules 1 to 78) titled Rules for Horse Car Drivers and special notice for drivers.tramways, trams, rules, mtoco, horse trams, horse cars, drivers

Black and white photograph of three trams crossing at Gray St. loop on the Sebastopol line in Albert St. No. 21, northbound is entering the loop, while a single trucker and No. 42 showing "Special" wait. A number of photographers are photographing the event indicating a enthusiast special. Probably taken early 1970's Item from the ARHS Archives dated 14/7/2004 via Bill Kingsley. No indication of original source, date or photographer.tramways, trams, sebastopol, gray st, special tours, albert st, tram 42, tram 21

Yields information about the Victoria St line and the use of King St loop and special trams.Negative and Digital image of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of No. 26 west bound (showing Special) nearing the King St Loop in Victoria St. In front of the tram is No. 20? and No. 28 (Special) in the loop. Has the St Alipius church in background and a general store advertising Sunshine biscuits, operated by Stan ?owsell. Has a letter box under the verandah. See Reg Item 7633 - likely to have been taken at the same time.trams, tramways, victoria st, king st, tram 26 tram 20? tram 28

Cream coloured paper formSigned: Frank Tate, President M Bottoms, Registrar Registered Number: 6584. Employed prior to Act Division: Special Subjectregistration board, certificate of registration, manual training, frank tate, registered number, albert a w steane, public library ballarat east

This dress is hand made possibly by a mother for her daughters. It is hand and machine stitched. This style of dress would have been worn for special occasions, eg going to church or special outings.This item is very significant for the following reasons. Historic and social - it shows what little girls wore during the early 1900's of the Kiewa Valley. It also shows fashion of the times and how these styles of dresses were made. All of which is valuable for research on these topics. There are only two of these dresses in the collection of the KVSH, and therefore would be very rare. The condition is good enough to display, therefore it has good interpretive capacity.Brown Cotton Dress. Top and sleeves are lined in calico. Home made, with manual machine stitches and some hand sewing. The dress has a high round neck and long sleeves. There is a band around the waist to which a gathered skirt it attached with hand stitching. Two different shades of brown are used on this dress. Back opens with 8 hooks. Water stains on dresschild, homemade, dress, girl, kiewa-valley

WW2 Australian Special OperationsSoftcover 304 pages, Douglas Shire library serviceww2, australian commandos, singapore raid

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This stole was used for special occasions.As market gardeners and settlers in Moorabbin Shire became more prosperous their women were able to purchase fashionable items of clothing for special occasions.A long, cream silk stole with fringeclothing, brighton, moorabbin, s, pioneers, market gardener, dressmakers, early settlers, silk

Item re Frederick Gardner DAVEY DFC No 410533 RAAF. Refer Reg No 3536P for his service details.Cream, foolscap size, pro forma printed front / back. Front side details monies paid. Reverse details Special Force Deferred Pay. Issued to F G DAVEY.On front in black type: Details of pay & recipients name Bottom: Handwritten signature & date: 16.11.1945 Bottom LHS: Stamped signature & date: 16.11.1945 On back in black type: Details of pay received & dates Bottom RHS: Handwritten signature & date. Stamped signature.financial, accounts, raaf

Newspaper Special Supplement printed by The Argus. A photographic record of all the battalions in the 17th Australian Infantry Brigade 2nd AIF. Photos are black & white, paper is very yellowed, 16 pages.documents - newspapers, military history - army, argus

This item is from the ‘Pattison Collection’, a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art, and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the lack of financial support led the WMI in 1911 to ask the City Council to take it over. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Library as it was then called. When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Ralph Pattison. Eventually the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. RALPH ERIC PATTISON Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 Pattison accepted a position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council. His huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower area of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine, and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave during 1942 to 1942 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. The International Scientific Series Vol 65 On The Senses, Instincts, and Intellegence of Animals. With special reference to Insects. Author: Sir John Lubbock Publisher: Keegan Paul Trench & Co Date: 1888Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 591.5 LUB Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Inside front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Servicewarrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, pattison collection, warrnambool library, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, the international scientific series vol 65, sir john lubbock

The Dederang/Mt Beauty Football Club held a golden anniversary reunion at the Dederang Recreation Reserve to celebrate 50 years of football and affiliation with the Tallangatta League. Celebrations also included the Bogong and Tawonga football clubs.The Alpine Times 8 page Special Feature Supplement titled the 'Dederang/Mt Beauty Football Club / Golden Jubilee Celebrations' published July 29, 1998. Includes articles and photos.dederang/mt beauty football club, kiewa valley football, bogong and tawonga football clubs, tallangatta football league

A.O.F. Bendigo United District blue receipt No. 30 dated 7th May 1864 for £3-2-6 for Special Levy. Received from Court King of the Forest. Signed by ? Madely.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - receipt, a.o.f. bendigo united district, court king of the forest, ? madely

Object. Recording of Golden Square Choir. Two 78 RPM recordings of the Golden Square Choir Performances recorded by Warne A Wilson Radio Service Ballarat with playing instructions and special needles.audio-visual technology, audio accessories, golden square choir, gertrude perry collection, 78 rpm recordings, golden square choir, warne a wilson radio service

City of Bendigo two page Special Meeting of Council Agenda dated 8pm Thursday 11th April 2013. Cr Elise Chapman Notice of Motion re future of Fortuna Villa.bendigo, buildings, fortuna villa, fortuna villa auction. bendigo council.

CLUNES C - SPECIAL PREMIER NETBALL C 1971 L - R JAN KINNERLY, ALISON RIDLEY, ANDREA DUNCAN, JAYNE PICKFORD, SALLY DUNCAN, BILLIE ROBINSON, CORALIE COON.SEE ABOVElocal history, photography, photographs, sport, netball

Notice and Agenda of meeting for a special commemorative meeting of Nunawading City Council. Includes biographical details of all Councillors at the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham and the City of Nunawading 1925-1994. 16 pages.non-fictioncity of nunawading, shire of blackburn and mitcham, councillors

Demonstrates a hand written note about the coefficient of friction.Foolscap sheet - titled "Some special Co-efficient of Friction" setting out parameters for steel tyres and rails, cast iron brake blocks, velocity and types of paving. Hand writtentrams, tramways, brakes, reports, tramcars

Joan O'Shea Collection Notice paper for Special meeting of the Bendigo City Council to be held Monday 26th November 1984 at 7.30 p.m. To commemorate Victoria's 150th Anniversary. (2 copies)bendigo, council, future direction & strategies.

Glass fibre reinforced wooden racquet. A Slazenger 'Manuel Orantes Special'. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Metal, Glue, Lacquer, Rubber, Ink, Ribbon, Adhesive tape, Paint, Plastic, Fibreglasstennis

An H.B.C. Special badminton racquet, with green tape shoulder supports, and fine-grooved handle grip. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Leather, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, Cloth tape, Ink, Stringtennis

Black and white photo of decorated tram with crepe flowers and numerals '1838 - 1938' displayed in flowers down side. Destination shown as 'Special'. Written on back in pencil 'Ballarat 1st (?) 1938'.basil miller, bendigo trams

Black and White Photograph of S6, 979 in High St Preston, possibly after receiving an 02 Overhaul. Showing Special in destination box and "02" in route indicator. Tram is freshly painted.On the rear of the photograph has in pencil "979 High St- MMTB"trams, tramways, overhauls, w6 class, high st preston, tram 979

35mm Kodak white cardboard colour slide by Keith Kings of - W5 727 at South Melbourne depot for a TMSV Tour, with the centre doorway removed and panelled over. Tram showing Special.Keith Kings stamp and number "58-9", with details of exposure. in ink "MMTB South Melbourne depot for TMSV Tour, W5 727 modified with narrow middle doorway, doorway deleted and panelled over and glazed."trams, tramways, w5 class, tours, tmsv, south melbourne depot, tram 727