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Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, Outcasts, Mists & Shadows: a short history of institutional care around Yarra Bend, Melbourne / by Colin Briton, 2017
Self-published book on institutional care around Yarra Bend, Melbourne, including sections on: Merri Creek Protectorate Station and Aboriginal School (1841-51), Yarra Bend Lunatic Asylum (1848-1925), Fairfield Infectious Diseases Hospital (1904-96), Fairhaven (1927-51), Fairlea Women's Prison (1956-96), Thomas Embling Hospital (2000- ), Abbotsford Convent (1863-1975), Kew Lunatic Asylum / Willsmere Hospital (1872-1988), Kew Cottages (1887-2008), Caritas Christi Hospice (1938- ), Villa Alba / Henry Pride hospital services (1954-98), Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre (at Kew since 1961), National Guide Dog Training Centre / Guide Dogs Victoria (1962- ). ISBN: 978-0-6480223-0-5"Donated by the author March 2017"merri creek protectorate station and aboriginal school (1841-51), yarra bend lunatic asylum (1848-1925), fairfield infectious diseases hospital (1904-96), fairhaven (1927-51), fairlea women's prison (1956-96), thomas embling hospital (2000- ), abbotsford convent (1863-1975), kew lunatic asylum / willsmere hospital (1872-1988), kew cottages (1887-2008), caritas christi hospice (1938- ), villa alba / henry pride hospital services (1954-98), royal talbot rehabilitation centre (at kew since 1961), national guide dog training centre / guide dogs victoria (1962- ) -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph Album, Kodak, Phillip Island Cemetery, c 1990
The Album was compiled by Nancy McHaffie late 1990's, with the assistance of Edith Jeffery's, with her book "Garden of Memories" and extensive knowledge of Phillip Island. The Cemetery lies back from the road and is surrounded by Manna Gums, rare Peppermint Gums, Blackwoods and other native trees. In all 25 acres of land were set aside as Crown Land in the land settlement of 1868. There are 6.2 acres of wetlands near the cemetery entrance.466-36: Jessie Watson was a daughter of the McGregor family who came to the Island in the very early days. Their selection was one of the most exposed areas on the Island. Jessie was married for a brief period and continued, with her brother Charlie, to work the family farm. Jessie was a hard worker and died in 1963 aged 98. The Plaque on her grave was donated by the Phillip island & District Historical Society. 466-37: Malcolm Sutherland. Malcolm died age 8 years while on a holiday on Phillip Island. His father was Dr. Alexander Sutherland who conducted his own school "Carlton College" Melbourne. Dr Sutherland was also appointed to the Melbourne Public Library committee for the papers taken to England by Governor La Trobe in May 1894. Malcolm was the only son of Alexander & Lizzie Sutherland.phillip island cemetery, malcolm sutherland, jessie watson nee mcgregor, nancy mchaffie, edith jeffery -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, John Phillips, Doveton St. and Sturt St
B&W print and scanned images of a coloured postcard lent to the BTM by Mr. Norm DePomeroy, Dec. 1997. Image is an ESCo tram near the intersection of Doveton St. and Sturt St. travelling west along the south side of Sturt. Steet. Photo taken soon after opening of the electric trams. Shows buildings along the north side of Sturt St. and the building at the SE corner of Doveton St. ESCo tram has destination board on the front dash of the tram. Note very similar to item 834, but shadows are different, road surface different and trees have leaves. 1 copy held at 8/98. Postcard posted 25/7/1907. See Reg item 4004 for another postcard using this image within a map of Australia. See 838i3. In top of image are the words "Sturt Street, Ballarat"trams, tramways, esco, sturt st, postcards, doveton st -
Greensborough Historical Society
Certificate, Jessie Angus from Diamond Valley Choral Society, 17/09/1991
To commemorate the 80th birthday of Jessie Angus and her contribution to Diamond Valley Choral Society. Prepared by her husband and president of the Society, Stan Angus.Jessie Angus was a member of the Diamond Valley Choral Society for over 65 years and was also a member of the pioneer family as Jessie May Partington.Hand written on reverse of calendar. Certificate to commemorate the 80th birthday of Jessie Angus from the Diamond Valley Choral Society 17th September 1991. "Presented to JESSIE ANGUS on the occasion of her 80th birthday, 17th September, 1991 a token of affection and esteem, for 65 years of devoted service as Chorister, Secretary and President of THE DIAMOND VALLEY CHORAL SOCIETY. 'Oh sing unto the Lord a new song; for he hath done marvellous things.' Psalm 98 v.i. [signed] S.Angus President"jessie partington, jessie may angus, partington family, diamond valley choral society -
Puffing Billy Railway
14NB - Compartment Passenger Carriage, 16/12/1912
14NB - Carriage (NB 2nd series) 6 compartments (40) Awaiting restoration NB There were three types: -Nos. 1-6 were Saloon cars having end platforms and a ladies toilet, and were built from 1899-1904. Nos. 7-23 were 5-compartment side loading cars, built from 1906-1915. Nos. 24-27 were the former NAB class cars mentioned previously and were also side loading, having 6 compartments and two ladies toilets. VR Service History *NB 14.VA - 16/12/1912 NWS Built new - / 5/1926 - Modified AC Malco 15/ 7/1931 NWS Into Workshops - 20/10/1931 NWS Out of Workshops (98 days) 5/ 8/1936 NWS Into Workshops - 6/11/1936 NWS Out of Workshops (94 days) 26/ 2/1951 - Scrapped - Body and underframe purchased by the Puffing Billy Preservation Society from Pakenham.Historic - Victorian Railways Narrow Gauge - Passenger Rolling Stock: NB Passenger carriage Victorian Heritage Register (VHR) Number H2187 The Puffing Billy Rolling Stock Collection Passenger Rolling Stock: Passenger carriage 14NB - Carriage (NB 2nd series) 5 compartments - Made of Timber on a Wrought iron frame Awaiting restoration14NBpuffing billy, 14nb, nb passenger carriage, 2'6" guage, victorian railways, narrow gauge passenger rolling stock -
Puffing Billy Railway
12 NBH, Passenger Carriage - Excursion Car, 1976
12NBH - Excursion Car Replica body built by Puffing Billy Preservation Society, Emerald - 1976. Puffing Billy Service History or Notes May 2016 - Lifted NBH SECOND-CLASS EXCURSION CAR. The H was recognising their use for "Holiday" traffic. 15 of these cars were built in 1919 and numbered 1-15. Two more were built in 1981, and numbered 16 & 17. Two extended versions for wheelchair passengers were built in 1981 & 1983. These were numbered 51 & 52 - a separate number series due to the different type of vehicle. Six, numbered 18-23, were built in 1997-98. These had steel frames, padded seats, and a wide "window sill". At first glance they look the same as the previous NBHs. There are other minor construction differences due to the use of steel framing. 18NBH entered traffic 19/4/1997; 19NBH on 5/12/1997; 20NBH on 19/12/1997, the others added in 1998.Historic - Puffing Billy Railways Narrow Gauge - Passenger Rolling Stock: Excursion CarMade of timber and steel12NBHpuffing billy railway -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - CO of the Army Headquarters Survey Regiment - LTCOL Lionel ‘Bill’ Sprenger, Fortuna, Bendigo, 1969
These three formal photos of LTCOL Lionel ‘Bill’ Sprenger were taken at the Army Headquarters (AHQ) Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo on the 30th of September 1969. LTCOL Bill Sprenger joined the Australian Army on the 10th of June 1940 and after rising through the ranks, his career culminated in his appointment as CO of the Army Survey Regiment from 1969 to 1970. Despite suffering debilitating poor health during his appointment, LTCOL Sprenger led the Regiment on the unit’s first Freedom of Entry Parade held in Bendigo on the 14th of June 1970. For more information on this occasion, refer to item 6020.8P. Unfortunately, LTCOL Bill Sprenger passed away on the 5th of December 1970 and was farewelled with a full military funeral. He is remembered as a model of good leadership. More information on LTCOL Sprenger’s tenure as CO of the unit is provided in pages 98 to 99, 102 and 134 of Valerie Lovejoy’s book 'Mapmakers of Fortuna – A history of the Army Survey Regiment’ ISBN: 0-646-42120-4.These three formal photos of LTCOL Lionel ‘Bill’ Sprenger were taken at the Army Headquarters (AHQ) Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo on the 30th of September 1969. The black and white photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. Photo .1) was scanned at 300 dpi and photos .2) & .3) were scanned at 600 dpi. .1) to .3) - Photo, black & white, 1969, LTCOL Lionel ‘Bill’ Sprenger - CO of AHQ Survey Regiment.‘Unit Photos 30 Sept 1969’, ‘1 Topo Svy Tp’, ‘ LT COL Sprenger’ . Note - Yellow tag is annotated with incorrect date (1970). royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - PERSONAL EFFECTS, 1) Oakley et al, C.1990’s
.1) Goggles, black plastic frame, foam padding, black strap. Brand name Oakley. .2) Camouflage paint in plastic container, hinged lid with mirror inside. 3 divided sections with dark green, light green & brown used paint. .3) Patch, square, at top - yellow, middle - white above blue, bottom - bright light green. .4) Foot powder in dark green plastic container, twist lid with holes. .5) Container, dark green plastic cylinder, 11 matches, assorted. .6) Container lid, snap on, for .5). .7) Tube of army personal insect repellent. Dark green plastic tube with screw top lid, unnumbered. Instructions & warnings printed on back of tube. .8) Metal signalling plate, Polished steel signalling plate with small hole in center. Instructions printed on one side. .9) Vinyl sleeve for signalling plate, green. Dole K.1) Written on foam in black texta: DOLEY. .2) Austcam NSN 6850-36-130-0172. Military Sunscreen DDM↑ 0598. .4) Foot Powder, Colbar Pty Ltd, 50g net, B/C 5-98, Formula Salicylic Acid 3%, Starch 10%, Talc 87%. .7) NSN 6840-66-106-0247.military equipment, containers, preventative medicine, goggles -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland Wool Brokers Limited, Wool Store, 1964
Port of Portland Authority archivesFront: (no inscriptions) Back: 12-8 Items date & 25½ [each ?] (blue pen, centre) 4572 (lower centre, pencil) Page 11 (lower right, blue pen) Film No. I.98/ Neg. No. 3/ Date 21-12-64/ (Portland Studios, 11 Julia St, Portland. Tel. 858 (blue stamp & pencil) (centre)port of portland archives -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Photograph/s - set of 10, Warren Doubleday, 14/06/2001 12:00:00 AM
Set of 10 digital camera colour prints made using a colour laser printer of the launch of the Gold Tram by the Mayor of Ballarat, 14 June 2001 by Warren Doubleday. Made using Word 98. 1800.1 - tables set out in 45 - Gold Tram 1800.2 - close up of tables .3 - David Vendy, Mayor of Ballarat speaking with BTM President Richard Gilbert alongside. .4 - ?, Col Wilkie, Alan Snowball, John Bullen, Alan Bradley, Ian Stanley, Wendy Taylor, Ron Egeberg, ?, Alastair Reither, Greg Rodgers, Lewis Nyman and Austin Brehaut .5 - Unfurling the banner .6 - holding the banner - Alan Snowball and Len Millar. .7 - breaking the banner .8 - banner broken .9 - Enjoying the ride with tea/coffee etc. .10 - Hedley Thomson and David Vendy - Mayorgold tram, btm, launch, tram 45 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: SMILING STUDENTS
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Friday, June 25, 2004. Smiling students: Kangaroo Flat school No. 98. First grades 1-2 sit for a class photo in 1941. Back row: Bill Anderson, Harry Smith, Olive Dobbin, Heather Kelsey, Doreen Howard, Melva Hambridge, Florrie Salter, Laraine Lowe, Dennis Styles, Kevin Smith and teacher Glenis Hubble. Third row: Margaret Petherick, Gwen Hartley, Unknown, Beverly Swift, Enid Smith, Joy Pilcher, Shirley Edwards, Elaine Exon. Second row: Mick Kelsey, Ian Beckworth, Ken Bartels, Unknown, Rex Kelsey, Trevor Mathews, Brian Lalor, Bob Dobbin. Front row: Unknown, Alan Mathews, Richie Ellis, ? spark, Jack Lue, Ken Whittle, George Seeber.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, 1994
The Roadknight family settled on Ewing's Marsh on what is now known as the Old Station In 1850. The Lakes Entrance run was occupied by the late Thomas Roadknight. In 1852 his brother William took charge. Soon after this Corringle Station was occupied by the late T. T. Stirling. William was born at Collingwood, the son of William Roadknight and Jane Stirling. The Roadknight family came from Colac on board the Enterprise to their new home at Cunninghame. The house on the hill, now Pine Hill was named Merrangbaur (home of the lyrebird). William held the Lake Tyers and Snowy River run in partnership with Thomas Telfer Stirling who took up the eastern end of the run on the west bank of the Snowy River. The run included Ewing‟s Marsh — the Ewing brothers were earlier landowners but had no formal run in this area. William served four terms on the Tambo Shire Council as a representative of the Bendoc Riding despite not being a resident of the Riding. He was then elected to the Orbost Shire as a West Riding councillor in 1896-97, 1897-98 and was Shire President in his final year 1898-99 This item is associated with Roadknight family who were early settlers in the Orbost district.A black / white photograph of a family group of mother, father and six children standing outdoor. There is a dog lying in front .roadknight-william ewing's-marsh old-station-orbost -
Victoria Police Museum
Police Stations (Armadale)
Armadale is an inner suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 7 km south-east of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the City of Stonnington local government area. Armadale Police Station opened, in Melbourne Police District, on 11 May 1885. Its original location is unknown, but in 1890 it is listed in the Sands & McDougall directory as at 295 Hight Street. From 1985-1920 it was located at 20/22 Auburn Grove, 1925-1930 at 769 High Street and 1935-1946 at 3 Cheel Street. The station closed on 28 January 1946. The sub-division east of Orrong Rd was incorporated into Malvern Sub-district and west of Orrong Road into Prahran Sub-district. In a special 1930 issue of the Victoria Police Gazette the Armadale Police Station was described as a seven-roomed brick dwelling with a tiled roof on land measuring 127' x 104' x 98'. There was also a bathroom and W.C., a wash-house, office, and a lock-up (one cell). This is probably a description of the Cheel Street police station. It was staffed by one senior constable and three foot constables.12 photographs comprising 8 coloured images and 4 black and white images 1 sketch plan of Old Armadale Police Stationpolice stations; armadale police station -
Puffing Billy Railway
10 NBH - Passenger Carriage - Excursion Car, 8/12/1919
10NBH Carriage - Excursion Car In Active Service - Belgrave Station Yard NBH SECOND-CLASS EXCURSION CAR. The H was recognising their use for "Holiday" traffic. 15 of these cars were built in 1919 and numbered 1-15. Two more were built in 1981, and numbered 16 & 17. Two extended versions for wheelchair passengers were built in 1981 & 1983. These were numbered 51 & 52 - a separate number series due to the different type of vehicle. Six, numbered 18-23, were built in 1997-98. These had steel frames, padded seats, and a wide "window sill". At first glance they look the same as the previous NBHs. There are other minor construction differences due to the use of steel framing. 18NBH entered traffic 19/4/1997; 19NBH on 5/12/1997; 20NBH on 19/12/1997, the others added in 1998. VR Service History : *NBH 10.VA - 8/12/1919 NWS Built new - /12/1928 - Modified AC Malco BO circa 1955 - Condemned -Historic - Victorian Railways Narrow Gauge - Passenger Rolling Stock: Excursion Car Victorian Heritage Register (VHR) Number H2187 Puffing Billy Locomotives and Rolling Stock Collection10 NBH Passenger Carriage - Excursion Car made of steel and timber10NBHpuffing billy, 10nbh, nbh - excursion car, victorian railways, victorian railways narrow gauge - passenger rolling stock -
Puffing Billy Railway
5 NBH - Passenger Carriage - Excursion Car, 1975
5NBH - Excursion Car Replica body built by Puffing Billy Preservation Society, Emerald – 1975. Puffing Billy Service History or Notes : Oct 2009 - In for repairs and a lift. Oct 2016 - In for repairs and repaint. Nov 2016 - Repainted NBH SECOND-CLASS EXCURSION CAR. The H was recognising their use for "Holiday" traffic. 15 of these cars were built in 1919 and numbered 1-15. Two more were built in 1981, and numbered 16 & 17. Two extended versions for wheelchair passengers were built in 1981 & 1983. These were numbered 51 & 52 - a separate number series due to the different type of vehicle. Six, numbered 18-23, were built in 1997-98. These had steel frames, padded seats, and a wide "window sill". At first glance they look the same as the previous NBHs. There are other minor construction differences due to the use of steel framing. 18NBH entered traffic 19/4/1997; 19NBH on 5/12/1997; 20NBH on 19/12/1997, the others added in 1998. Historic - Puffing Billy Railways Narrow Gauge - Passenger Rolling Stock: Excursion Car 5 NBH -Passenger Carriage - Excursion Car made of wrought iron and timber5NBHpuffing billy, 5nbh, 5nbh - excursion car -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Bedford McNeill, Mining and General Telegraphic Code, 1899
McNeill's Code was arranged to meet the requirements of mining, metallurgical and civil engineers, Directors of Mining, Smelting companies; bankers; stock and share brokers, solicitors, accountants, financiers and general merchants. Bedford McNeil )Assoc. M. Inst. C.E.) was an Associate of the Royal School of Mines; Member of the Institution of Mining and metallurgy and of the north of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers; and a Fellow of the Geological Society. "OBITUARY - Mr. Bedford McNeill IT is with regret that we announce the death on September 18, due to cerebral hemorrhage, of Mr. Bedford McNeill, the well-known mining engineer, at fifty-five years of age. Apart from his high reputation as a mining engineer, Mr. McNeill’s name was almost a household word in connection with the telegraphic code compiled by him, which was issued originally in 1893, and in an enlarged and revised form in 1908. This code is employed almost without exception by mining-companies and engineers, to whose use it was specially dedicated, and other business men have found it extremely practical for cable communications. [Nature 98, 94-94 (05 October 1916)] Black hard covered book of 807 pages by Bedford McNeil. Contents include: General suggestions for using code; Morse signals, alphabet and figures; Timetable west of Greenwich; Timetable east of Greenwich; map; Alphabetical Code; Survey of Mineral Properties; Numbers; English Money; American money; Lineal measurement; Weights; Letters; Cables; banks; Finance Companies; Substitutions; Extra Code. The book includes the following advertisements: Nobel's Explosives Company; Otto Aerial Ropeways; Tabloid Medicine cases & Chests; Charleton's Report Book for Mining Engineers; Bornhardt's Electrical Firing Machine; On a page towards the front "R. Brook"morse code, mcneill, bedford mcneill, mining, noble's explosives company, otto, charleton, tabloid, bornhadt, brook, r. brook, telegraphy, morse -
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 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White, Frank Wright in Academic Gown, 7/6/1919
Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.Black and white photographic postcard of a seated man in academic gown and cap. The man is holding a cornet in his right hand. The man is Frank Wright.Handwritten in pen on front - Frank Wright 7/6/1919. On Back - Stamped - Richards & Co, Photo, Ballarat; Post Card - Handwritten - Frank Wright A.L.C.M. (Pupil of Percy Code) Passes A.L.C.M. Exam 7th June 1919 with 98 out of a possible 100. Awarded Gold Medal for the highest number of marks in the British Colonies At the age of 17 years.frank wright, academic gown, cornet, percy code, ballarat -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Medal - Identification Disc, SO Tjeng Leng Tjay
Identification disc issued to POW's at Australian internment camps during WW2.Round bakelite (brown) disc with hole at top centre. One side plain. Reverse side has four lines of identification (see inscriptions). Used as identification of POW. Contained in a "by air mail" envelope. Line 1: I J Line 2: (identification number) 50520 Line 3 and 4: (identification name) SO TJENG LENG TJAY Envelope inscription: Internment camp 4 Rushworth - Tatura Group WW2 Identity disc So Tjeng Leng Tjay Date of birth 6-9-1930 No 4 A Camp Tatura Major Jim Sullivan- courier '98identification disc, pow identification, australian internment camps, ww2 australian camps, so tjeng leng tjay, major jim sullivan -
Forests Commission Retired Personnel Association (FCRPA)
Driptorch - hand held - unknown date, design or manufacturer, c 1950s
The origins of the humble handheld driptorch have been lost in time. They are widely used for ignition in controlled burning operations in forest and grasslands. The date, origins and manufacturer of this particular model are unknown. The “Pacific Forester“ with its short central wand and somewhat leaky ball-valve was made by the American Wajax company in the 1940s. The Pacific Forester is slightly different in design from the more robust and common “Panama” driptorch first manufactured in 1933 and used extensively by Queensland cane farmers. The Panama is closely related to the current “Firebug” used in Victoria which is manufactured by Rodney Industries in Brisbane. The fuel is a mixture of petrol and diesel and every FCV District had their own closely-guarded secret formula ... 2:1, 3:1, 1:1, 4:1 or 3:2 ratio. There was also the choice of 91, 95 or 98 octane petrol mixed with summer or winter diesel. Occasionally some of the old Avgas or Jet-A1 lying around the depot was added with a splash of engine oil to make the mixture stick to the fuel to be ignited. The fuel mixed also varied between autumn or spring, heathland, mixed forest, or high-intensity slash burnsEarly driptorch designDrip torch with handle Wand has loop and valve. The loop is designed to assist with even flow of fuel which flows out onto the burning head of the wand. Soldered tin fuel container which holds burner mix. Gravitational feed of the driptorch allows the unit to drip fire, making it simple and quick to operate. bushfire -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph Album, Kodak, Phillip Island Cemetery, c 1990
The Album was compiled by Nancy McHaffie late 1990's, with the assistance of Edith Jeffery's, with her book "Garden of Memories" and extensive knowledge of Phillip Island. The Cemetery lies back from the road and is surrounded by Manna Gums, rare Peppermint Gums, Blackwoods and other native trees. In all 25 acres of land were set aside as Crown Land in the land settlement of 1868. There are 6.2 acres of wetlands near the cemetery entrance.466-38: Rev Alexander Robb, DD. Rev Robb had been a missionary in Old Calabar and Jamaica and was the first minister of the Cowes Presbyterian Church from 1890-1901. Services were also held in the Public Hall at Rhyll. A daughter, Kathleen, like her parents, is buried in the cemetery. Kathleen was married to Harry West. 466-39: James Hill. Jimmy, as he was fondly called, came to Phillip Island in 1920 and purchased the Hotel, known as Woods Family Hotel (later the Phillip Island Hotel in Walpole Street). A milestone occurred whilst in his capable hands he installed an electric light plant, (32 volts), the first on the Island. He also made hundreds of cement bricks with which he built his own home. He died in 1937 aged 68. His only child Dorothy Edhouse aged 98, is also buried with her father.phillip island cemetery, james hill, rev alexander robb, nancy mchaffie, edith jeffery -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Functional Object - Ticket Wallet with 4 blocks of tickets, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), 1960's
Ticket wallet with a set of four 1970's Ballarat tram tickets set up to represent part of a typical conductor's set of tickets by the BTM for display purposes.. 74.1 - Sheet of leather, approx. 2mm thick, stained brown with four pockets formed on each side with another sheet of leather, stitched on all sides to form pockets to hold eight blocks of tickets. Stitching is a light brown cotton with nickel plated steel staples at each end. Stamped "W 98" onto one side. 74.2 - 5c City section ticket block - A375800 - 375999 - See Reg. Item 1725 for full details 74.3 - 8c ticket block - A937800 - A937999 - See Reg. Item 1719 for full details 74.4 - 10c ticket block - C819400 - C819599 - See Reg. Item 1777 for full details. 74.5 - 15c ticket block - A382800 - A382999 - See Reg. Item 1777 for full details. trams, tramways, secv, tickets, conductors -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, John Phillips, Sturt St. Ballarat, - horse tram trailer
B&W print and scanned images of a coloured postcard lent to the BTM by Mr. Norm DePomeroy, Dec. 1997. Image is an ESCo tram just past the intersection of Doveton St. and Sturt St. travelling east along the north side of Sturt. Steet towing a heavily laden horse tram as a trailer. Photo appears to be taken soon after opening of the electric trams, as the tram does not have any destination box above the driver. Possibly summer 1905/1906. Numerous people in the street, some horse drawn vehicles in the photograph. Shows buildings along the south side of Sturt St. and part of the verandah of the building at the NE corner of Doveton St. 1 copy held at 8/98. For a list and description of the same base image see Archives file - "Notes on ESCo Tram towing a heavily loaded trailer" See Reg item 4275 for other black and white prints of this photograph and 162 for the coloured postcard. See 835i3. In top of image are the words "Town Hall and Sturt Street, Ballarat"trams, tramways, esco, horse trams, postcards, doveton st, sturt st -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, Ballarat Tramway Museum (BTM), BTPS 80c, 1985
Demonstrates the Museum's ticketing systems and ongoing production of tickets.Block of 100 tickets - dark blue ink on off white paper, with ticket number in black ink denomination 80c, headed Ballarat Vintage Tramway. On rear in blue ink are details of the BTPS. The 100 tickets have been stapled onto a heavy brown cardboard back with a heavy metal staple and a small brown cardboard retaining strip at the top of the ticket. 2257.1 - A000001 to A000100 (The first block collected at the time of issue 1/11/1985) 2257.2 - A027001 to A027100 - collected 28/12/2002. 2257.3 - A049901 to A50000 (last block) - collected 30/6/2004 and added. The tickets are in the style of the former State Electricity Commission of Victoria tramway tickets. Tickets in use as adult return fare from 1/11/85 to 30/11/87 and child return fare from 1/7/1991 to 1/11/98. See BTM fare charttrams, tramways, btm, tickets -
Federation University Historical Collection
Correspondence, C.A. Hogg, Letter on Gladesville Hospital for the Insane Letterhead, 1898, 27/02/1898
Letter from C. A Hogg regarding the details of completing a course at Ballarat School of MinesHandwritten letter in ink, on Gladesville Hospital for the Insane letterhead."Sire I would be glad if you would give me particulars concerning the length of course, subjects necessary, and cost which would be incurred in going through course at the Ballarat School of Mines. Any other informatoin would be gratefully received I remain yr sincerely C.A. Hogg MB" "Reply to 3-3-98" in black ink 127 in red ink (correspondence number)hogg, cladesville hospital for the insane, asylum, ballarat school of mines -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document, Packet: Agriculture. Decline or Orcharding in the Metropolitan Area of Melbourne 1920-1939 (John Fraser); Cutting 1998
Packet. Thesis;; 'Thank You' card and note from John Fraser to Ellie Pullen.;; Article from 'Mail' 25-Nov-1998 with photo of Richard Carter. +Additional Keywords: Fraser, JOhn / Pullin, Ellie / Carter, RichardPacket includes the following: . Thesis by John Fraser- "The decline of orcharding in the metropolitan area of Melbourne, 1920-1939." . Newspaper cutting from the 'Mail' 24/11/98 titled "Fruits of labor all gone", with a photo of Richard Carter, then President of Ringwood Historical Society, on site at one of the last orchards in the area near the Croydon Hotel. . Thank You card from John Fraser to Ellie Pullen. -
Chiltern Athenaeum Trust
Photograph
Clara Jane Matthews was born in 1870 as the eldest daughter of Robert Matthews. She married William Frederick Busse on the 5th of December, 1894 at St Columb’s church, Hawthorn. Clara and her husband lived on Main Street in Chiltern, and her husband was a Clerk of Courts in Chiltern and Wodonga throughout his life. Clara and William also owned a 640 acre farm called Clairedale Park, four miles (6.5km) outside of Barnawartha. They had both crops and sheep on the property, and adopted innovative farming practices. It appears that Clara was heavily involved in the farm business, as she is listed as a purchaser of sheep in multiple stock reports between 1914 and 1918. This is very unusual for the era, as women were not generally involved in stock markets, especially if her husband was still alive. Clara’s husband’s work at the court likely meant that he wasn’t able to travel to the markets in order to purchase stock. Clara’s taking the reigns in this manner was highly unusual, and signals just how strong of a woman she must have been. Clara Busse died in Chiltern in 1968, when she was 98 years old. She is also the mother of Wilfred C Busse, who was an author and a member of the Chiltern Athenaeum. This photograph is of a woman who lived most of her life in Chiltern, and undoubtedly contributed to the community of the town within her 98 years. She will most likely be remembered as the wife of William Frederic Busse, Clerk of Petty Sessions, or as the mother or Wilfred Clarence Busse, author and barrister. Although the records of her time almost entirely connect her with the men of her life, her father, husband and then her son, some digging can reveal that she was an entire person of her own, who broke norms of her time and is worthy of being remembered for her own sake.Black and white rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paper mounted on board in a textured metallic frameObverse: Clara Jane Busse / (nee Mathews) / Mother of W. C. Busse / clara jane busse, clara busse, c j busse, busse, women in agriculture, remarkable women, 20th century women, women's history, working women, wilfred busse, wilfred clarence busse -
Puffing Billy Railway
14 NBH - Passenger Carriage - Excursion Car, 8/12/1919
14NBH - Excursion Car NBH SECOND-CLASS EXCURSION CAR. The H was recognising their use for "Holiday" traffic. 15 of these cars were built in 1919 and numbered 1-15. Two more were built in 1981, and numbered 16 & 17. Two extended versions for wheelchair passengers were built in 1981 & 1983. These were numbered 51 & 52 - a separate number series due to the different type of vehicle. Six, numbered 18-23, were built in 1997-98. These had steel frames, padded seats, and a wide "window sill". At first glance they look the same as the previous NBHs. There are other minor construction differences due to the use of steel framing. 18NBH entered traffic 19/4/1997; 19NBH on 5/12/1997; 20NBH on 19/12/1997, the others added in 1998. VR Service History : 8/12/1919 NWS Built new *NBH 14.VA - 8/12/1919 NWS Built new - / 7/1928 - Modified AC Malco BO circa 1955 - Condemned Puffing Billy Service History or Notes 8 Dec 1919 - Nos 7 to 15 NBH (new) delivered to UPPER FERN TREE GULLY after this date. Historic - Victorian Railways Narrow Gauge - Passenger Rolling Stock: Excursion Car14 NBH - Passenger Carriage - Excursion Car made of wrought iron and timber14NBHpuffing billy railway, pbr, rolling stock , 14nbh, victorian railways narrow gauge - passenger rolling stock,, victorian railways, nbh - excursion car, -
Forests Commission Retired Personnel Association (FCRPA)
Driptorch - Firebug (hand held), c 1985
The origins of the humble handheld driptorch have been lost in time. They are widely used for ignition in controlled burning operations in forest and grasslands. The “Pacific Forester“ with its short central wand and somewhat leaky ball-valve was made by the American Wajax company in the 1940s. The Pacific Forester is slightly different in design from the more robust and common “Panama” driptorch first manufactured in 1933 and used extensively by Queensland cane farmers. The Panama is closely related to the current “Firebug” used in Victoria which is manufactured by Rodney Industries in Brisbane and has an offset wand design which gives it good balance. The fuel is a mixture of petrol and diesel and every FCV District had their own closely-guarded secret formula ... 2:1, 3:1, 1:1, 4:1 or 3:2 ratio. There was also the choice of 91, 95 or 98 octane petrol mixed with summer or winter diesel. Occasionally some of the old Avgas or Jet-A1 lying around the depot was added with a splash of engine oil to make the mixture stick to the fuel to be ignited. The fuel mixed also varied between autumn or spring, heathland, mixed forest, or high-intensity slash burnsCommon driptorch used throughout AustraliaDrip torch with handle Wand has loop and valve. The loop is designed to assist with even flow of fuel which flows out onto the burning head of the wand. Pressure equalising value in top of aluminum fuel container which holds 4 litres of burner mix. Gravitational feed of the driptorch allows the unit to drip fire, making it simple and quick to operate. Instructions for use. CF+L written with texta pen.bushfire -
Glen Eira City Council History and Heritage Collection
Castor Oil Bottle
This Castor Oil Bottle is part of a Sanax First Aid Case which was used at the the former Carnegie Senior Citizens' Centre. The centre was located at 314 Neerim Road, Carnegie. When the Neerim Road facility closed, its activities were moved to the Carnegie Library and Community Centre. For Occupational Health and Safety reasons, Council no longer maintains first aid kits at senior citizens' centres. Brown glass bottle with green and white paper label with Sanax branding, and usage directions. Black plastic screw-top lid. Bottle has been decanted. Small cork stopper inside bottle."Sanax" CASTOR OIL / SOOTHING / APPLICATION / FOR THE EYES / OR AS AN / APERIENT / THE SANAX CO. / 223-225 BAY ROAD / SANDRINGHAM. TEL. 98-1604 / Left side of bottle: Internally -- Adult Dose: as a purgative, 1 to 2 table-spoonfuls. A valuable remedy for inflammation of the bowels, colic, diarrhoea, etc. Right side of bottle: Externally -- For eye burns of eye irritation, drop freely into the eye. A suitable application for caustic burns.