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Bialik College
Booklet (item) - Visitor's book, 1987, 1987
Visitor's book from a 1987 exhibition. Includes mentions of items offered for donation to the school by community members. Please contact [email protected] to request access to this record.1980s, history -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - The Opening of the Zoo in the Gardens, Extracts from the Ballarat Courier, April 4th and 5th, 1917, 1917
The opening of a Zoo in the Gardens was seen as important in terms of exhibiting as comprehensive list of fauna as possible at the time and providing further opportunities for leisure time activities for visitors to the Gardens.The Courier articles clearly show the importance of the opening of a Zoo in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens with the Premier of Victoria and other official visitors attending the opening ceremony.one page of transcribed extracts from the Courier, with some words highlighted in bold dated 16/2/2010.None.doctor john garner, ballarat botanical gardens, the opening of the zoo, the zoological gardens, birds and animals, mr ben jahn's bequest, northern gardens reserve, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Gelatin silver photograph, Mr and Mrs Gurney Goldsmith, Dinner is served on board a sailing ship - Eating It in the Half Deck, 1906
The photograph was taken on board the English four-masted barque Crocodile which was a a regular visitor of the Port Phillip bay ports, transporting wheat from Australia to the UK. A rare photograph of seamen's intimate life on board.Sepia photograph depicting two seamen sitting at a table in the galley of the ship Crocodile. In the background we can see the portholes of the ship. On the table, there is a loaf bread, tin cups and ware. One of the sailors is holding is forehead with his hand and the other one seems like is eating.Written in pencil at the back: "12"cook, barque crocodile, liverpool, tureen, goldsmith album, life on board, meals, steward, portholes, galley, kitchen -
Orbost & District Historical Society
album, 1990's?
This album was used at the Orbost Visitor Information Centre (the Slab Hut). The Slab Hut (Orbost Visitor Information Centre) is an Orbost icon. This slab hut was built in 1872 as a family dwelling on a site about 3 km upstream from the junction of the Buchan and Snowy Rivers about 40 kms from Orbost on the Yalmy Rd. No nails were used in the construction; it was all wired together. After a period in storage the slab hut was opened in its present location in Orbost as the Information Centre in 1987.This item is a useful reference tool for the history of Orbost.A large photo album containing copies of photographs, some historical articles and b/w photos of Orbost. The covers are brown with a narrow gold frame. it has no spine and the covers are tied with tape. The pages, all different sizes, are bolted in.orbost-history album-photographs -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - WOMENS AUXILIARY MINUTES, RECORDS BENDIGO RSL, 1936 - 2002
.1) The first Bendigo Womens RSL Auxiliary minutes R.S.S.I.L.A. All entries are in black pen dating from 22.4.1936 - 8.12.1941. At the rear are 5 pages of hand written names of Ladies associated with the Auxiliary. .2) This is a mixture of General Meetings minutes, Annual and Presidents reports. Four of the reports drawn up and taped into the book. This covers the years Nov 1996 - Feb 2002. .3) This is a mixture of receipts, expenditure, Annual reports, Annual financial statements. Typed banking details and reciepts have been added pages. This covers the years 1972 - 1978. .4) This covers receipts from 1974 - 1983. Annual financial statements have been pasted in. .5) This book covers General & Annual Meetings, yearly financial statements. Numbers of items are added loose leaf and pasted in. Covers the years 1984 - 1996. .6) This book is just a listing of Ladies who attended their annual birthday get together from 1979 - 98. As can be seen by the year dates there are records missing. Refer Cat No 8107 for their Executive Honours Board..1) Minute Book hard cover blue/red colours. .2) Collins Acc - Minute book hard cover red. .3) Invicta 14 MC Account Book hard cover blue. .4) Collins Analysis Book hard cover green. .5) Collins Minute book hard cover red. .6) Visitors Book hard cover red.brsl, smirsl, auxiliary, womens, wabrsl -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - FOSTER AND WILSON COLLECTION: NEWSPAPER CUTTING
Newspaper cutting showing photo of a group of Bendigo, Marong and Strathfieldsaye Councillors and Parliamentary Visitors at Lockwood on 7th June. Beside the photo is an ad for a dentist, Dr. H Hedley Ham. Under the ad is an article about Mr Anderson who had worked for the Advertiser. On the back are 4 photos by W. Vincent Kelly of women & girls who won the Austral Competitions.newspaper, bendigo advertiser -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO - SHEEP RUN TO GOLDEN CITY
Seven pages typewritten documents on the history of Bendigo titled Bendigo - Sheep Run to Golden City. Chapters: Golden Beginnings, Bendigo-The Name, The Founding of a City, Quartz Reefing, Gold Decline, Bendigo-The City, A City for All, A Spectacle of Delights for the Visitor, Bendigo-City of Progress. Authored by Felicity Kingerlee, Assistant Secretary, Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch.bendigo, history -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s - set of 2, Peter Moses, 21/08/1971 12:00:00 AM
Photo of SEC Ballarat trams during a visit to the SEC Wendouree Parade depot during the ARHS/TMSV tours prior to closure of the Ballarat Tramway system. .1 - visitors at the depot with trams in the photo. .2 - that horse drawn milk cart again, taken near Barrett Ave. Kodak cardboard mount slide, taken by Peter Moses 21 August 1971.On the rear of the slides in black ink .1 - "Ballarat / ARHS special / Depot" and "P. Moses" in the bottom right hand corner. .2 - "Ballarat / Dairy Cart / Wendouree Pde / ARHS Special" and "P. Moses" near the top right hand corner.tramways, trams, wendouree parade, depot, milk cart, horse drawn vehicle -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Sign, Ballarat Tramway Museum (BTM), Nov. 2004
Laminated A4 sign produced by the BTM early November 2004, advising potential travellers/visitors that the tramway was not operating due to severe damage to our power system by an electrical storm. Advises that the Depot / Museum is open. Sign was positioned at Depot Junction and secured by four tacks. It was removed by Peter Winspur at the time of the first tram run out on 26/12/2004.trams, tramways, lightning strike, closure, power supply, btm, 30th anniversary -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1940's - 1950's
One of a collection of 9 photographs donated by the former Shire of Phillip Island. Seven of the collection are a series of photographs sold as apack of 7 postcards for tourists/visitors to Phillip Island.Black & White photograph of a group of about 24 penguins arriving on the Summerland Beach"Penguins, Phillip Island"penguins coming ashore, wildlife - penguins, phillip island wildlife, shire of phillip island -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Cowes Pier, Phillip Island, 1914
The Jetty first built in 1870 connected Cowes to Crib Point. The service for mail, provisions and visitors from the mainland. A bridge to the Island was built in 1942 from San Remo.View of Jetty from Mussell Rocks, in the foreground a grassy slope. Three figures amongst mounds of grass and overhanging Pine tree branch. A very picturesque view.local history, photographs, jetties, cowes, phillip island, black & white photograph, betty kus collection, jetty cowes, cowes pier, bruce bennett -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, Summer House, 1914
Note by T.H. Kneen, "The structure described as a Summer House has survived until and beyond the Centenary Year (1991) and has served as a shelter for visitors and even as a bike shed."Black and white photograph. View of the ponds, willow tree and Summer House. Dahlias on the right.On reverse, "1914."ponds, willow tree, summer house, centenary year, bike shed, shelter shed, luffmann ponds, lily ponds -
Vision Australia
Image, 1/2/1990
Certificate of Honour presented the to Helen M. Schutt Trust for significant support towards the Visitor Resource Centre at the Association for the Blind. Diana Jones stands between two males.1 x col. & 1 B/W photographFil #7/90association for the blind, diana jones -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, "Barn" Social, Unknown
The end-of-year "Barn" social was held by second-year students completing their courses at Burnley. Visitors were met at the gate by a horse and dray and transported to the hall for a barn dance.Newspaper clipping about the end-of-year "Barn" social.barn, students, burnley horticultural college, social activities -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Tramway Pass 1977, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), 29-4-1977
Issued to T Carter, 29/4/1977 and available to 3/5/1977. Signed by Mr Aird as MMTB Secretary. May have been issued to a Melbourne visitor.Demonstrates a "Free pass" to be used on Melbourne trams, though for a limited time. Brown cloth, covered heavy cardboard both sides ticket or pass, titled "Tramway Pass - 1977". Has MMTB logo on the rear. Ticket printed with paper sheet glued to the cloth on the inside and given Number 116.tickets, passes, mmtb -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - Various Photos - Army Headquarters Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo, c1950s to 1960s
This is a collection of five photographs taken at the Army Headquarters Survey Regiment, Fortuna Villa, Bendigo, circa 1950s to 1960s. Appearing in photo .3P is MAJ Edward Anderson MBE, who served from 1942 to 1977 and reached the rank of LTCOL. LT Frank Thorogood SB St J. served from 1960 to 1981. He reached the rank of LTCOL and was the CO of the Army Survey Regiment from 1980 to 1981. CAPT W. Greer’s service history is unknown. Appearing in photo .5P is MAJ Nolan, who served from 1939 to 1975. He was promoted to LTCOL and was the CO of the Army Headquarters Survey Regiment from 1965 to 1969. He was subsequently promoted to COL and was the Director of Military Survey from 1972 to 1975.This is a collection of five photographs taken at the Army Headquarters Survey Regiment, Fortuna Villa, Bendigo, circa 1950s to 1960s. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. They were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, black and white, 1950s. Regiment briefings by Fortuna’s lake. .2) - Photo, black and white, 1960s. Unidentified officer and civilian visitors in the Officers Mess. .3) - Photo, black and white, 1960s. L to R: MAJ Edward Anderson MBE, CAPT W. Greer and LT Frank Thorogood SB St J; in the Officers Mess. .4) - Photo, black and white, 1962. Regiment parade held in Fortuna’s grounds where the tennis and basketball courts were later developed. .5) - Photo, black and white, 1960s. MAJ John Nolan (centre) with unidentified civilian visitors.Personnel were identified in photos .3P and .5P. The date is annotated on photo .4P.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "David Kellet's life on the trams' (Kellett), 4/01/1994 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping contained within Reg. Item 1650, page 20, from the Courier 4/1/1994, heritage column written by Lorrie Brown on memories of former tram driver David Kellett. Headline has name spelt with one t, rest of item, double t's. Item describes David's life and experience with the trams, and accidents, conductors, Sebastopol. Has photo of a stop work meeting in front of the Wendouree Parade depot in which David is identified and a photo of David Kellett and Frank Scruse and two visitors from Adelaide in front of a tram. See Reg Item 7139 for a layout of the men names, 7140.1 for a digital image of the original photo and 7140.2 for a marked up copy of the photograph. See Reg item 7144 for an digital image of the original of the photograph featuring the two Adelaide visitors.dave kellett, heritage, stop work, accidents -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Book (item) - Visitor log book, Marbig, Melbourne Visitors logbook, 2009
This book records the date, name, ship, nationality and signature of seafarers who visited the mission. A picture of the changing nature of the crews of ships visiting Melbourne is created.Noneship, visitor, nationality, name, seamen, sailors, seafarers, mission to seafarers, seamen mission, flinders street, melbourne, crew -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, 1990's
This item is probably a copy of a book produced for tourists and may have been used in the Slab Hut (Orbost visitor Information Centre). The articles contained in the booklet are dated in the 1900's.This booklet is a useful research tool.A small booklet with a laminated cover.It contains black/ white photocopies of early Orbost businesses.On front cover - handwritten "Harry Hudson"booklet-orbost-businesses -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Whitehorse Historical Society: Heritage Day - 20th March 2005
Photos include, Meccano display, Disston saws, spinner, blacksmith, vintage cars, children's old-time games and general photographs including visitors and Whitehorse Historical Society membersThirteen coloured photographs of the Whitehorse Historical Society Heritage Day on the 20th March 2005whitehorse historical society, heritage festivals, nunawading -
Expression Australia
Book, Visitors Book Adult Deaf and Dumb Society
Visitors Book of the Adult deaf and Dumb Society with no dates for early entries and a long list of names for 11 November 1956, the Olympic Games Opening. The last entry is in January 1959Brown Cover, 18cmHx23cmW -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Series Listing, Fraser Faithfull et al, Series 39: Eltham Library opening, photographs, 2000
Series consists of 17 colour snapshots taken on the occasion of the opening of the new Eltham Library, 22 May 1994. Photos depict visitors to the new library, art works on display etc.shire of eltham archives, series listing -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Series Listing, Fraser Faithfull et al, Series 40: Eltham Library opening, photographic negatives, 2000
Series consists of 25 colour negatives, taken on occasion of the opening of the New Eltham Library, 22 May 1994. Images depict visitors to the new library, art works on display etc.shire of eltham archives, series listing -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Postcard - Scone Cottage, Bulmer H D, 1945
'Scone Cottage' aka 'Cliff Crest' was a popular destination for tourists, who were conveyed to the boat landing by local tourist launches, whence the visitors climbed the steep zigzag path to the cottage.Black and white postcard showing a tourist launch leaving a rustic jetty below timbered cliffs at Nungurner near Lakes Entrance, Victoria.Boat Landing at Scone Cottage , Lakes Entrance. waterways, tourism, boats and boating, jetties -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Public Transport Victoria (PTV), "Your go-to guide to myki", 2022
Provides information on the use of myki on Melbourne public transport, actual costs (2022), types of myki, free travel zone for trains in the Melbourne CBD, myki explorer for visitors and touching on and off.Yields information about the myki card for 2022.Pamphlet - 4 fold DL on recycled paper.public transport, tramways, myki, fares, tickets -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, Ballarat School of Mines President's Annual Report, 1902, 1902
In 1902 Andrew Anderson was President of the Ballarat School of Mines. Part of his report states: 'As in former years many of the students have come long distances, from England, India, South Africa, new South Wales, Queensland, West Australia, South Australia and Tasmania'. Statement of Receipts and Expenditure for the year 1902.8 page booklet relating to the Ballarat School of Mines in the year 1901. It includes information on: the deaths of Dr R. D. Pinnock, Mr Abraham James and Mr Robert M. Serjeant, Opening of new buildings as a mining laboratory by th Hon J. B. Burton, Minister of Mines - among the visitors was the Acting Prime Minister the Hon. Alfred Deakin and a statement of receipts and expenditure ballarat school of mines, andrew anderson, dr r. d. pinnock, mr abraham james, mr robert serjeant, mr w. p. wynne, geo. fitches, dr william morrison, cr. j. m. bickett, chemical department, metallurgical department, engineering department, mining department, hon. j. b. burton, hon. alfred deakin, senator drake, jon. w. h. irvine, hon. john james, mr james travis -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - FOSTERVILLE GOLD MINE, 1897
sepia photo on board: group of men - 63 adult males in four rows , 5 boys, 1 dog and corrugated iron clad building in background. Men dressed in suits and hats. Printed in top LH corner MP 105. On bottom in pencil ' group of visitors at Fosterville on visit of Mr. Foster, MLA Minister for Mines 1897. In pen, ' Mr. Foster named the Goldfield ' Fosterville'organization, business, fosterville gold mine -
Clunes Museum
Pamphlet - BROCHURES
BROCHURES IN ENVELOPE: COLLECTION OF ADVERTISING OF CLUNES FOR DISTRIBUTION AG INFORMATION CENTRE. MAP OF CLUNES, A TASTY LITTLE TOURING MAP CENTRED ON DAYLESFORD AND MT MACEDON, WALKS AND RIDES , CLUNES - SHOWING WALK FRO FRASER STREET AND AROUND CREEK. MENTION OF MT. BECKWORTH, POSTCARD WITH TOWN NAMES, CLUNES BROCHURE DINING AND TAKE AWAY FOR HEPBURN, DAYLSFORD, MACEDON RANGES. VISITOR GUIDEtourist informaion, brochures -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Photograph/s, Warren Doubleday, 30/09/2008 12:00:00 AM
Has a strong association with the visitors to the depot at the time and the taking of tram photographs.Print of digital Image of visitors to the depot with a boy taking a photo of his parents in front of the Tram 28 with 27 in the background, with Richard Gilbert standing in the background. Taken by Warren Doubleday on a digital camera 30/9/2008. Has four Velcro dots on rear. Photo was printed by the Gold Museum 2008 for a local exhibition and additional copies given to the Museum by Roger Trudgeon 2009.trams, tramways, btm, visitors, tram 28, tram 27 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Guide Book/notes, Tramway Museum Society of Victoria (TMSV), "Guide for Delegates interested in trams", 1970
Demonstrates notes prepared by the TMSV for tours of the Ballarat and Melbourne systems and the nature of the notes.Five page spirit duplicated notes to act as a guide to visitors to the International Convention of Railway Modellers, Melb. 1970. Index, history of TMSV, map of Malvern depot, model trams, exhibition notes, place of Melb. Tram interest, notes and map on Ballaarat. Missing is pages 6, 7, and 8 - noted in index on page 1. Pdf image of document added 31/10/2013.trams, tramways, melbourne, ballarat, tmsv, model tramways