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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, Cottage welcomes spring, 16/10/1991
'Cottage welcomes spring'. Article on Nunawading Historical Society's Open Day at Schwerkolt Cottage, Sunday 20 October 1991.schwerkolt cottage, nunawading historical society, gostelow, carol -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Wringer, Pre 1940
2007 - All metal parts treated for rust; wood carefully cleaned to preserve printing then treated with museum mixture.Hand operated two roller - spring pressure clothes wringer for mounting ( with two clamps) on the divider between the clothes trough.Anchor Brand No. 672 on top bar.|Anchor Brand Insignia on four uprights with LM Co. Erie P.A .|'oil here'(followed by an arrow) on four places near cogs.domestic items, laundering -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, City of Whitehorse Spring Festival 2011, 2011
3 coloured photographs showing the Whitehorse Historical Society display at the 2011 Spring Festival at the Whitehorse Council Chambers in Nunawading.city of whitehorse spring festival 2011, spring festival 2011, festivals -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Nunawading Historical Society display at the Nunawading Civic Centre - 2002, 2002
June Ventouras and Joan Henwood manning a Nunawading Historical display at the Nunawading Civic Centre. The occasion was the 2002 Spring Festivalfestivals and celebrations, nunawading historical society, ventouras, june, henwood, joan -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Tool - Cora eyelet punch
Spring tensioned lever action tool for punching holes and inserting eyelets in soft materials. probably used for boot making. Coratools, eyelet punch -
Beechworth Honey Archive
Map- Everton
Map of rural properties bounding penal reserve on western side of Beechworth between Spring Creek and Sheep Station Creek.Beechworth Sheet 3. Properties of J.Warner and N.Griffin shaded blue.map, everton, warner, griffin, beechworth honey -
Mont De Lancey
Apple Parer/Corer, Circa 1896
These large mechanical parers are generally referred to as 'commercial' apple parers. However, they were used in the kitchens of large households, as well as hotels and by commercial apple processors. These are fascinating contraptions, particularly when seen in motion.Cast iron mechanical parer on a wooden base, referred to as a 'commercial' apple parer. Comprised of cams, gears, levers and springs.Rival No. 296. Pat. June 23 1888.apple corers, apple peelers -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Certificate, The Royal Horticulture Society Spring Show 1947 First Class Certificate, 1947
Certificate awarded to Ex-Service Trainees of Burnley Horticultural School, Exhibit: Ideal Nursery Lay-out, Spring 1947.certificate, ex-service trainees, burnley horticultural school, nursery, 1947 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Herald, “Truck, trams hit in city”, 13/06/1973 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping titled: “Truck, trams hit in city” – Herald Wednesday, June 13, 1973 Photos and text of collision at Spring St & Collins St Trams # 759 & 596 18-ton truck loaded with asphalt and two trams collide at corner of Spring St and Collins St at 2:15pm (13/6/73) Truck driver, Greg Gerard, said his brakes failed when stopping at Spring St. Truck hit stationary car before hitting trams, one head on. Both trams were crossing Spring St in opposite direction. Tram driver, Tony Rawlins, said he managed to scramble clear before truck hit and crushed cabin.trams, tramways, collision, accidents, spring st, collins st, trucks, tram 596, tram 759 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - The Young and Wirth Families at Preston Vale, near the Springs Sedgwick, 1880s-1900s
The Phil Wilkin Collection contains a series of 11 Items. The related items can be found by clicking on the reference link below. The following history of the Young family and their descendants who lived at the Springs is provided by Phil Wilkin. His Great Grandparents were Frances Young and August Wirth. Phil has also provided notes on the Wilkin Family and some history of the gold mining in Sedgwick. Frances Young's parents Joseph and Margaret Young owned the property called "The Old Place, Preston Vale or Wellington Flat" at Sedgwick near the Springs. Joseph Young owned and Managed the Standard Brewery which was located at Campbells Creek during the late 1800’s early 1900’s. Joseph and Margaret are buried in the Harcourt cemetery. In 1880 August Wirth lived at Mosquito Creek (Lake Eppalock, Victoria) when he married Frances Young. In 1902 they moved to part of Joseph Young's property. They milked cows and sold cattle for a living. One of their children Charles Wirth (Phil Wilkin's Grandfather) bought the land in 1935 after his parents had died. Charles Wirth was a councillor and also was president of the Shire of Strathfieldsaye. The "Old Place" was part of the property owned by members of the family. The old house at the Springs was burnt out by bushfire in January 1944 and much of the stonework was later vandalized by campers. The original Coliban Water Works were designed in 1863 by the Irish engineer Joseph Brady. The system included 70 kilometres of open water channels, aqueducts, syphons and tunnels to carry water (by gravity) from the Coliban River at Malmsbury, north to Castlemaine and Bendigo. Sedgwick is a locality in Central Victoria, Australia. It is located in the City of Greater Bendigo. Facilities include a public hall that opened in 1958 and CFA Rural fire station. It was named Upper Emu Creek until 1901 when it was renamed as Sedgwick after British geologist Adam Sedgwick.Thirty Four Photos of Joseph Young's property near "The Springs" on the main Coliban water channel from Malmsbury to the Sandhurst Reservoir in Bendigo. This item contains family history of Joeph's descendant Charles Wirth, who was a councillor for the Shire of Strathfieldsaye. The water race descends through a concrete chute, and continues sharply around the contour of the hills. Once it descended into a syphon across the gully. The are 182 photos in this series and can be found at 8683.1 to 8683.11. The series also includes photos of the surrounding farming land and the remains of an old house. There are also some notes on the pioneers of the district.history, bendigo, coliban water, joseph brady, irrigation, the springs, sedgwick, charles wirth, preston vale, joseph and margaret young, standard brewery campbells creek harcourt, phil wilkin collection -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard, "Spring street Melbourne", mid 1900's?
Divided back postcard featuring a coloured image of Spring Street Melbourne, with the Princess Theatre, The Imperial Hotel, The Grand Hotel, Windsor Hotel and Parliament House. A single cable tram is in Spring St about to turn into Gisborne St. Rear has space for stamp, address, message. Notes that it was printed in Germany.trams, tramways, cable trams, spring st, gisborne st, hotels, parliament -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, First Ringwood Spring Fair at various locations. The Police band in Notlen Street in 1971
First Ringwood Spring Fair (did they ever hold another?) at various locations. In Notlen St the band included Gendarme the famous Victoria Police horse, and the Cobb and Co coach. The balance of the Spring Pair photos were taken in the park/ gardens opposite the old Ringwood Market site. c1971. (Pam Payne) -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, First Ringwood Spring Fair at various locations. The Cobb & Co. coach in 1971
First Ringwood Spring Fair (did they ever hold another?) at various locations. In Notlen St the band included Gendarme the famous Victoria Police horse, and the Cobb and Co coach. The balance of the Spring Pair photos were taken in the park/ gardens opposite the old Ringwood Market site. 1971. (Pam Payne) -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, First Ringwood Spring Fair at various locations. Band playing in Charter Street park in 1971
First Ringwood Spring Fair (did they ever hold another?) at various locations. In Notlen St the band included Gendarme the famous Victoria Police horse, and the Cobb and Co coach. The balance of the Spring Pair photos were taken in the park/ gardens opposite the old Ringwood Market site. 1971. (Pam Payne) -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, First Ringwood Spring Fair at various locations. Vintage cars display in 1971
First Ringwood Spring Fair (did they ever hold another?) at various locations. In Notlen St the band included Gendarme the famous Victoria Police horse, and the Cobb and Co coach. The balance of the Spring Pair photos were taken in the park/ gardens opposite the old Ringwood Market site. 1971. (Pam Payne) -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, First Ringwood Spring Fair at various locations. Playing in Charter Street Park in 1971
First Ringwood Spring Fair (did they ever hold another?) at various locations. In Notlen St the band included Gendarme the famous Victoria Police horse, and the Cobb and Co coach. The balance of the Spring Pair photos were taken in the park/ gardens opposite the old Ringwood Market site. 1971. (Pam Payne) -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, First Ringwood Spring Fair at various locations. Rides in Charter Street Park in 1971
First Ringwood Spring Fair (did they ever hold another?) at various locations. In Notlen St the band included Gendarme the famous Victoria Police horse, and the Cobb and Co coach. The balance of the Spring Pair photos were taken in the park/ gardens opposite the old Ringwood Market site. 1971. (Pam Payne) -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, First Ringwood Spring Fair at various locations. "Gendarme" the famous Victoria Police horse in 1971
First Ringwood Spring Fair (did they ever hold another?) at various locations. In Notlen St the band included Gendarme the famous Victoria Police horse, and the Cobb and Co coach. The balance of the Spring Pair photos were taken in the park/ gardens opposite the old Ringwood Market site. 1971. (Pam Payne) -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - DEAD DOG GULLY DIAMOND HILL
Description of the Dead Dog Gully (1.2) area on Diamond Hill, researched and described by David Bannear, two page document. Dead Dog Gully runs alongside Burns Road, Spring Gully. History of the area is given from 1860 onwards. Reference to Spring Gully Reservoir and water availability for mining in the area.bendigo, mining, dead dog gully -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Functional object - Spectacles case
Spectacles case spring loaded with soft material inner material is water marked and attached sticker has been torn off.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Scales, Brass Scales, n.d
Brass spring loaded scales, round barrel with weights marked up to 30 pounds, metal ring on top, hook at bottom.fishing -
Cheese World Museum
Vacuum cleaner, Scott and Fetzer Co
Used by the Uebergang family of Tooram Park, Allansford.Upright hand-propelled vacuum cleaner has a canvas bag suspended by a spring with stencilled brand name and two rear wheels.Vacuette Special/ Model C Serial number 597887 Distributed by Sole Distributors/Vacuette Distributing Company, London Stores bldg., Melbourne, Australia/Guaranteed service.allansford, uebergang, vacuette, london stores, scott & fetzer, cleaning equipment, vacuum cleaners -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - RAY'S STORIES POETRY AND SONGS
Rays Stories Poetry and Songs, book and cassette tape, word and music contained in a spring bound binder with photograph of author on cover.Ray Wrightbooks, music, scores, bendigo-music-poetry -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Map - STRUGNELL COLLECTION: GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF VICTORIA, BENDIGO GOLD FIELD - SPRING GULLY, 1987
Map, Geological Survey of Victoria, Bendigo Gold Field - Spring Gully, Campaspe 10 000 2/1; Victoria 10,000.Cept. Of Industry, Technology & Resources.map, bendigo, spring gully gold field -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Outline of demolished house (139 Station Street), 137 Station Street, Port Melbourne, Peter Libbis, 6 May 1998
Taken by Peter Libbis between demolition and rebuilding of 139One of four photos of 137 Station Street, showing outline of wall of demolished 139 Station Street (corner of Spring Street)demolitions -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Outline of demolished house (139 Station Street), 137 Station Street, Port Melbourne, Peter Libbis, 6 May 1998
Taken by Peter Libbis between demolition and rebuilding of 139One of four photos of 137 Station Street, showing outline of wall of demolished 139 Station Street (corner of Spring Street)demolitions -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Outline of demolished house (139 Station Street), 137 Station Street, Port Melbourne, Peter Libbis, 6 May 1998
Taken by Peter Libbis between demolition and rebuilding of 139One of four photos of 137 Station Street, showing outline of wall of demolished 139 Station Street (corner of Spring Street)demolitions -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Outline of demolished house (139 Station Street), 137 Station Street, Port Melbourne, Peter Libbis, 6 May 1998
Taken by Peter Libbis between demolition and rebuilding of 139One of four photos of 137 Station Street, showing outline of wall of demolished 139 Station Street (corner of Spring Street)demolitions -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Aerial view of Port Melbourne, 1931
Section of aerial photograph of Port Melbourne c1931 (refer item 574), covering Beach to Spring Street and Lagoon to Lyons Streetsandridge lagoon, built environment -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Clippers, hair
Metal plated clippers with spring loaded handles to operated toothed double blade with sideway movement. Wingnut holding blades in place.Mark on handle 'Burman'. Mark on base No.000'.