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Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Administrative record - Interim receipt, accident department, National Fire and Marine Insurance Company of New Zealand, 28/01/1915
Interim receipt, accident department, National Fire and Marine Insurance Company of New Zealand, printed form, completed in black ink. Workers' Compensation policy, Committee of Management, Portland Free Public Library and Museum -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Certificate, Princes Hill Lodge No.294 - Collection of Masonic Degrees and Correspondence maintained by Aird family of Ringwood, Victoria
Clearance certificate - Allan Aubrey Williams, Master Mason, ceased to be a member of United Grand Lodge of Antient, Free and Accepted Masons of Victoria and is clear of all dues. Dated at North Carlton on 21 February, 1928. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Booklet - Comic play, S. Knowles
Booklet owned by Arthur Baggaley, Fruiterer, who lived at 15 Forest Street, Bendigo. His business 'C.A. Baggaley & Son' was at Covent Garden, Mitchell Street, Bendigo. Arthur was born in Bendigo in 1903 to Charles Arthur Baggaley and Ada (Mallon). He married Evelyn May Grigg. Arthur died in September, 1993.Six page booklet, on front cover: Laughable Dialogues for School and Public Entertainments, Social Gatherings, &c, &c, (free from objectionable language and incident) by S. Knowles, No. 13 "Is Marriage a Failure?'.Baggaley CollectionOn front cover overwritten on text "A. Baggaley, Forest Street, Bendigo'.fruiterer, confectioner, business, mitchell street, covent garden, entertainment, play script, marriage -
Canterbury History Group
Photograph - Selina Jane and William Rayner, 8 March 1886, March 1886
Sepia photograph of Selina Jane and William Rayner taken before they left Shanklin, Isle of Wight on 8 March 1886 on the S.S.Garonne, as free settlers. William Rayner was the owner and builder of 8 Daphne Street Canterbury.canterbury, rayner family, millett family, spiller family, daphne street, isle of wight, s.s.garonne, clothing and dress, portraits -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Letter - Improved Medical Services At Falls Creek During Snow Season
Bob (Herman) Hymans (a former member of the Royal Netherlands Navy) was born in Bloemendaal, Holland on 30th September 1922. During World War II he fought against the Japanese in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) and was imprisoned in Changi and on the Burma Railway. After gaining qualifications as a Ski Instructor, Bob arrived in Falls Creek in July 1950. Working as an Instructor and Supervisor at Bogong Lodge, Bob decided his future was in accommodation. He was successful in negotiating an indenture for land from the State Electricity Commission (SEC). It took Bob two years to build his Grand Coeur Chalet but, tragically, it was burned down in August 1961. Bob also built the first Chairlift in Australia. This was a single chairlift and the structure was built from wooden electricity poles. He was constantly full of new ideas and proposals for the village. Bob Hymans died on 7th July 2007. This Collection of documents and letters tells the story of Bob's endeavours to develop Falls Creek into the ski village it is today.This letter is significant because it reflects the relationship between Bob Hymans and the Management Committee.A letter from the Management Committee requesting support for improved medical services in the winter season by providing free accommodation for doctors. Notice of willingness to support the scheme and potential dates available was requested by 13th February 1962.falls creek tourist area management committee, chairlift licence negotiations, double chairlift -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Map, Public Transport Victoria (PTV), "Melbourne tram network", 2015
Printed A4 sheet - double sided on off white paper titled "Melbourne tram network" with PTV, Metro, Yarra Trams logos, shows fare zones, ticketing, free tram zone.. Published 2015.trams, tramways, yarra trams, ptv, maps, free tram, melbourne -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Key for clock, 1860
Portland Free Library clockLarge metal key for clock. Painted black.Back: (no inscriptions visible) -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Clockface, 1860
Portland Free Library clockLarge clock face with polished wooden rim mounted onto masonite backboard and stand. Numbers in Roman numerals and large hand (the hour-hand has a spade end). Diameter: 59.5cm x Depth: 3cm Identifying number 787.1Front: F.H. Row / 1860 / Portland (black paint) Back: (no inscriptions visible) -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Book - Ledger - Portland Free Library, Museum and Literary Institute (Inc), 1905-1929
Ledger, Portland Free Library -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, TURNER, W.J, Exmore village : a general account based on factual information from mass observation, 1947
Labelled 'Cowes Free Public Library', 'Cowes Municipal Library'. -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, STEVENSON, Robert Louis, Catriona, a sequel to Kidnapped, being memoirs of the further adventures of David Balfour at home and abroad
Stamped 'Cowes Free Public Library'. Labelled 'Himmer Bequest'. -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Home Entertainment Library, modern world encyclopaedia illustrated, 1935
Labelled 'Himmer Bequest'. Stamped 'Cowes Free Public Library'. -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, SHAKESPEARE, William, Shakespeares dramatische Werke in acht Banden Uberfest von Schlegel und Lied
Labelled 'Himmer Bequest'. Stamped 'Cowes Free Public Library'. -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, GRIGSON, Geoffrey, West Country / with a portrait by Geoffrey Grigson, 1951
Labelled 'Himmer Bequest'. Stamped 'Cowes Free Public Library'. -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, WOODLEY, Arthur E, Western Port ferries past and present and Captain Clarke, their most notable skipper, 1973
Labelled 'Himmer Bequest'. Stamped 'Cowes Free Public Library'. -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park
Compilation of "Free Press" Newspaper Cuttings Relating to Emerald Football Club 1965 - 1969
The cuttings are primarily historically and socially significant for understanding the local football community. Also gives some insight into the local families who were regularly involved with the Emerald Football Club.black plastic 4 ring binderlabeled "Free Press 1965 - 1969" has been relabeledemerald, football, newspaper cuttings, free press -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Container - Tablet Tin
Yellow tablet tin containing 'Laxative, Cold and Flu Tablets' Tablets inside tinWatkins Trade Mark. Twelve Tablets, free trial sizemedicine, pharmacy, containers, commercial -
Mont De Lancey
Domestic object - Baby Bottle, Felgrim, Early 20th C
The banana bottle is often referred to as the hygienic bottle, and is aptly named. It was the saviour of many hand reared babies in early 20th C. It's ease of cleaning was a major breakthrough in nursery hygiene. The basic design was around for about 50 years. It first made its appearance around the mid 1880's. The first true banana feeder with a teat and valve was invented in 1894 by Allen and Hanbury's. In the next 15 years the model was modified over a series of four slightly different models. In 1910 the final design, The Allenbury Feeder was to remain unchanged for the next 50 years.A clear glass Felgrim Banana bottle (valve and teat) for feeding babies by hand. The brand is stamped in large ornate lettering inside an oval shape on the wide front of the bottle. It has two open ends for attaching teats. 8oz measurements are marked on one side and 16 tablespoons on the other. 'Felgrim' brand and 'Made in England Free from arsenic and lead'baby bottles, baby equipment, babies, domestic objects -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Deeping, Warwick, The king behind the King, 1914
246 p.fictionfiction -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Riddell, Charlotte (Mrs J. H. Riddell), The mystery in Palace Gardens : Vol. 1, [n.d.] [1880?]
Volume 1 of 3(?) volumes. 313 p. : dark blue cover with brown leather trim. Title page missing, information for catalogue record from online sources and British Library catalogue.fictionfiction, charlotte riddell (mrs j. h. riddell) -
Hymettus Cottage & Garden Ballarat
Book, First Aid to the Injured
Original owner's signature, Charles Sartori on front free endpaper. -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Sticker, "Warning, Nuclear ship now in Port", 1980s
Port Melbourne was a nuclear free cityTriangular sticker: 'Warning - Nuclear ship now in Portenvironmental issues, public action campaigns, transport - shipping -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Fox, Marion, Aunt Isabel's Lover by Marion Fox, 1928
Hardcover book, 302 pages. Book has a dark red cover.fictionmarion fox, fiction -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Photograph, circa 1888
This photograph was taken close to the time of the wreck of the "Edinburgh Castle". The “Edinburgh Castle”, three-masted iron barque, was built in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1863 by J.G. Lawrie. She was 53.7 meters long and weighed 627 tons. She was owned by shipping company T Skinner and Co and registered at Liverpool, England. She sailed from 1863 to 1885 along the trade route between Scotland, China, and Singapore. In 1887 the Master, Captain J.B. Darling, sailed the “Edinburgh Castle” for its new owners Gifford & Nicholson from London to Warrnambool. Her cargo was 4,900 casks of cement for the construction of the new Warrnambool Breakwater. Over the three month journey, the ship met with rough weather and even a hurricane. On January 15th 1888 the “Edinburgh Castle” approached Lady Bay where a welcoming crowd gathered. The Port’s relief Harbour Master, Pilot Carless took over to complete the docking. As he tried to guide her, the Lighthouse Keeper signalled that the ship was too close to shore. The pilot continued on his course, causing her to ‘miss stays’ (make an incorrect tack). The crew dropped anchors and tried to lighten the load by throwing some of the casks of cement overboard but this was to no avail, and she drifted sideways in calm waters, lodging in the sand. A distress signal was sent to the coastal steamer “Julia Percy”, which spent several hours trying to pull the stranded ship away, but it would not budge. Those involved hoped to re-float the ship but efforts to save the vessel were useless. The captain and some crew stayed on board. When the weather became rough the rocket crew brought its lifesaving gear to the shore, ready to launch a line to the ship. The three men on board sent those onshore a message in a bottle to assure the on-lookers that they were quite comfortable to stay aboard. After a night of bad weather, the crew were glad to accept the rocket crew’s help and were in turn safely hauled to shore in a breeches buoy. The ship broke up quickly. Very little of the cargo could be saved. A week later all that could be seen of her was the bow and some of the stern. The beach was littered with wreckage, including cement cask fragments, for weeks. Ironically, on the morning after the ship ran aground, the very same “Edinburgh Castle” was offered for sale at an auction in Melbourne, billed as “a sound ship with all the fittings and in the best order.” The sale was completed before they heard the news that the ship was totally wrecked! Over the decades the shifting sands concealed the wreck of “Edinburgh Castle”. However, in October 1985 two local divers, Peter Ronald and Colin Goodall discovered her near the Hopkins River mouth. Peter said in his book ‘Exploring Shipwrecks of Western Victoria’, “In the midst of this sand-cloud I could clearly see row after row of neatly stacked barrels”. He remarked, “I am privileged to have had at least a glimpse of one of Warrnambool's most significant wrecks.” Some 15 – 17 ships are believed to have sunk in Lady Bay, but only two have been discovered on the seafloor; the “Edinburgh Castle” and the “La Bella”. Both wrecks are popular diving sites and are preserved as significant historical marine and marine archaeological sites. The sailing ship “Edinburgh Castle” is of local and state and national significance. It is one of the only two shipwrecks discovered in Lady Bay, Warrnambool, out of the 15-17 shipwrecks in the bay. The “Edinburgh Castle” is significant for being one of the largest vessels lost in the bay. The significance of the wreck of the “Edinburgh Castle” was recognised by being listed on the Victorian Heritage Database VHR S209. She was declared an Historic Shipwreck on 17th January 1989 under the Commonwealth Historic Shipwrecks Act (1976). The “Edinburgh Castle” wreck is also significant for the connection of its cargo with the building of the Warrnambool Breakwater, also listed on the Victorian Heritage Database VHR H2024. The “Edinburgh Castle” is included as one of the shipwrecks in Heritage Victoria’s Historic Shipwreck Trail on Victoria’s West Coast. Black and white photograph of the iron barque 'Edinburgh Castle' on breaking waves, land in the background. The ship was stranded and wrecked in Lady Bay, Warrnambool, on January 15th 1888. Figures are standing on deck. The masts are free from sails.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, great ocean road, edinburgh castle barque 1863, edinburgh castle shipwreck 1888, shipwreck 15-05-1888, glasgow ship, jg lawrie, t skinner and co, liverpool ship register, captain j.b. darling, gifford & nicholson, cement casks, cement barrels, warrnambool breakwater construction, breaches buoy, rocket crew, rocket launcher, lifesaving equipment, warrnambool harbour, lady bay warrnambool, ship pilot carless, lady bay shipwreck, peter ronald, colin goodall, lady bay diving site, marine archaeology, victorian heritage register, vhr s209 -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Pamphlet, Our City - Ringwood (1972), 1972
Community information brochure issued in 1972 by Ringwood Council outlining local services, sporting, and cultural facilities. Includes names of Ward Councillors, and two City of Ringwood Free Tipping Vouchers valid until the end of 1973."Frontpiece: New bridge of pressure treated pine over Ringwood Lake." "Ringwood Must Grow, Not Go! With your money, Council provides these vital Services."rinx -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Pamphlet, We Are Proud of Our City - Ringwood (1973), 1973
Community information brochure issued in 1973 by Ringwood Council outlining local services, sporting, and cultural facilities. Includes names of Ward Councillors, and two City of Ringwood Free Tipping Vouchers valid until the end of 1974."Frontpiece: A quiet corner of the Fred Dwerryhouse Swimming Centre, Jubilee Park." "The staff at the Civic Centre are at your service. Ring 8704311 for guidance on - Town Planning applications, Road and footpath construction, Building matters, Garbage clearance, Connection to sewer by end of 1973, Immunisation times and places, Home help, Rate payments and valuations, Booking of meeting rooms, Clearance of fire hazards, Stray dogs and all nuisance complaints."rinx -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Financial record - Passbook - State Savings Bank of Victoria, 1915-1916
State Savings Bank of Victoria Portland passbook issue to Portland Free Library. First entry 16 SEP, last entry 21 August 1916. Light blue card cover, royal blue print and bindingFront: purple stamp 'Cancelled, carried to new passbook' purple PFL< stamp Back: same as front, but there are 2 of each stampglenelg shire council archives, portland free library, state savings bank of victoria -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Financial record - Cheque Book - Union Bank of Australia to Portland Free Library, 1948-1950
Used cheque book issued by the Union Bank of Australia Limited to Portland Free Library. Butts date from 31 MAY 1948 - 22 FEB 1950. Grey card cover, section covering butts only. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Flyer - Flyer - Port of Portland Open Day 50th Anniversary, Nov-10
Cardboard flyer, printed both sides, multi-coloured print on Port of Portland background. Advertising open day at Port of Portland and free open air concert on Portland Foreshore to celebrate 50th Anniversary of Port of Portland.port of portland archives -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - THE SYDENHAM GARDENS HOTEL
''The Sydenham Gardens Hotel'' - by John O'C. Hattam. Reference to Sydenham Gardens Road; the Atlas Hotel on Heathcote road; The Beehive; Roberts and Sons iron foundry; Craigs; fire; de-licencing; horse race - the ''A-Free-Goer'';buildings, hotel, sydenham garden hotel, white hills.