David Armfield studied at the National Gallery School in the 1940s and turned to full time painting in 1965. RMIT printamking. He has won several art awards, including the Ramsay Prize - NGV School, the Redcliffe and in 1980 the Eltham Prize. Armfield is represented in the National Gallery collection, Art Gallery of NSW, Tasmanian Art Gallery, several regional art galleries across Australia as well as private collections. David Armfield first came to Eltham in the late 1903s on painting trips and used to camp on the banks of the Diamond Creed. He returned to Eltham in 1957 with his wife Joan who has subsequently become one of the district's potters, and built a mud brick house and studio in John Street on land adjoining Peter Glass. He has painted many landscapes in the district including intimate studies of the bush floor and the aftermath of bush fires.'Untitled' by David Armfield an oil on canvas painting depicts sand, sea, distant mountains and various figures scattered about in a typical Armfield landscape. The figures tend to be annonymous, sometimes included more to establish the scale than for a narrative purpose. The figures are well clothed and it could be assumed that it is not a hot summer's day. Depth is established by changing of colours and diminishing the size of the figures.david armfield, beach, eltham, nillumbik shire council

Colour photograph of SEC tram No.13 being positioned on No. 6 road at the BTM depot on 5th Dec. 1983 by a Barry James Crane. In Photo are Peter Winspur and Peter Allen. Barry James crane - Coles - IRP 594. Photo from a Warren Doubleday slide - slide No. 10/83/27 Photo copy made 4/1999 for display purposes.btm, tramcar acquisition, btps, tram 13

Seven page, foolscap document printed by the Gestetner stencil process on fawn paper, titled "Particulars of Streets Traversed by Trams and Buses on routes operated by the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board". Was stapled in the top left hand corner, unstapled for scanning purposes. Dated October 1950. Listed in route name alphabetical order. At the time, bus routes were not given numbers.trams, tramways, mmtb, ptc, buses, route numbers, routes

Six Page, stapled A4 photocopied sheets, titled "Purposes / Goals of the Training Program", outlining a training program for the AVM, Automatic Vehicle Monitoring system, how it works, the system itself, vehicle operator benefits, Control Centre Operator (CCO) benefits and an outline of the system and the staged introduction. Not dated. See also other associated instruction documents - search subjects for AVMtrams, tramways, avm, automatic vehicle monitoring, instructions, computers, communications, control centre, training

Yields information about the training of crews.Instruction or question sheet - foolscap carbon copy, titled "Questions to be answered by Birney Car Students", giving 18 questions, about electrical path, controllers, lighting, stopping the tram, faults, sand, leaving the tram, draw bar, purpose of the two trolley poles. Two copies - one copy dated 15/8/19245 - suggesting it was made for Geelong by MESCotrams, tramways, birney, mesco, instructions, training

The Wangaratta Tin Kan Band, a significant part of local folklore, was formed mainly for the purpose of raining funds for the district hospital. The original drum was a discarded carbine tin, hence the band's name Tin Kan Band. The band was formed in 1914 by Syn Emery and was active until 1935. Music was important in this era for public and social functions. The instruments played were tin whistles, mouth organs, accordions, banjos, violins, guitars, drums, wash boards and anything that would make a musical sound; they often made their own instruments such as one string fiddles. Each band member had their own distinctive costume. The band members were mostly business men and shop owners who used their talents to entertain at public functions. They organized sports meetings, dances, concerts and anything that would help the hospital financially and in the depression of the 1930's; they were the mainstay that helped keep the hospital going. Very significant in local public and social functions and a part of local folk lore.The Wangaratta Tin Kan Band, a significant part of local folklore, was formed mainly for the purpose of raising funds for the district hospital. The original drum was a discarded carbine tin, hence the band's name Tin Kan Band. The band was formed in 1914 and was active until 1935. Music was important in this era for public and social functions. The instruments played were tin whistles, mouth organs, accordions, banjos, violins, guitars, drums, wash boards and anything that would make a musical sound; they often made their own instruments such as one string fiddles. Each band member had their own distinctive costume. The band members were mostly business men and shop owners who used their talents to entertain at public functions. They organized sports meetings, dances, concerts and anything that would help the hospital financially and in the depression of the 1930's; they were the mainstay that helped keep the hospital going. tin kan band syn emery music

All houses were designed to provide protection from the elements and a home base for family activities - sleeping, eating, washing, recreation and earning a living. What changes is not the purpose, but the way this purpose is achieved. This book is about all these things. It is not just about architecture. Foreword by Hon Frank Wilkes, Minister for HousingAn 80 page soft-cover book with index and numerous photos and sketches.On the front cover in top RH corner and on foreword page in Jocelyn Hall's writing: "Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre"architectural styles, housing - victoria, ministry of housing, architecture - domestic - victoria, (mr) nicholas hudson, (mr) peter mcewan

No accurate historical information, but possibly used in the Orbost district for some ceremonial or decorative purpose.An iron horseshoe which has been painted over with gold paint.horseshoe-gold

Mess tin issued to all active servicemen for purpose of food and drink on the front line.Mess tin in two parts. Silver metallic tin. lid also used as a plate and has a fold out metal handle. Base has a handle to carry assembled item.passchendaele barracks trust, mess tin

The Wonderland range from the Halls Gap side. the cleared land was used for grazing purposes.Photo shows peaks in background with cleared land in the foregroundPost Card Correspondence Address 122 Grampiansscenery, wonderland range

The State Electricity Commission of Victoria's mail was collected and carried in a satchel especially made for the purpose.Historical: The State Electricity Commission of Victoria's mail was collected in a satchel. This would separate it from other mail and protect it. A satchel would enable the mail to be collected by different people using modes of transport.This brown leather rectangular satchel is well worn with stitching around the perimeters of the front and back where it is attached to the side pieces. The back piece extends a little at the top where it is stitched to a reinforced piece that has a curved handle covered by steel and fastened with a stainless steel plate with rings. The leather then continues as a flap also stitched to the piece with the handle. The satchel is fastened with 3 large press studs.The sides of the satchel extend and fold into the inside and can be fastened to each other with a large press stud. This may be to protect the contents. At the front centre a transparent pocket is stitched on presumably for identification. Engraved centre back: "S.E.C. / Mail"satchel. mail. s.e.c.. letters. state electricity commission of victoria.

The Rupertswood Hotel was used for many different purposes over the years. It was painted over in ....... It was demolished in ......This is a black and white photograph of the two storey bluestone Rupertswood Hotel.rupertswood hotel, shops, hotels, clothing and dress, service clubs, williams, george, mary ann, bluestone, sunbury, george evans collection

The Rupertswood Hotel was used for many different purposes over the years. It was painted over in ....... It was demolished in ......This is a black and white photograph of the two storey bluestone Rupertswood Hotel.rupertswood hotel, shops, hotels, clothing and dress, service clubs, williams, george, mary ann, bluestone, sunbury, george evans collection

The photograph is one of a series of mounted photographs which have been used for display purposes.A black and white photograph of the administration building of the former Sunbury Asylum. It is a tweo storey brick building with a slate roof and three gables. One of the gables is an attic. The wooden trims are white. A brick colonade fence is in front of the building with a terraced roadway in the foreground. Three cars are parked in the front of the building. Mounted on board.sunbury asylum, george evans collection

Item of portable laundry equipment that might have multiple purposes including washing infants.Painted (exterior) galvanised iron oval wash tub. The portable tub has two handles and an overhanging rim.laundry equipment, wash tubs, galvanised iron household objects

Seed Testing Station was operated by the Dept of Agriculture at Burnley but was not really used for teaching purposes 8 printed photographs from scans of slides of the Seed Testing Station. Views of the outside of the building and people working inside it. Taken by Gwen Vennell nee Easton soon after the building was opened and donated by her nephew Bruce Grant. seed testing station, gwen vennell ( easton), bruce grant

This plate was designed to slide into the brackets of a military vehicle for purpose of signifying which regiment was operating it. Square metal plate with regiment sticker. The sticker has one gold horizontal stripe between two green horizontal stripes and features an image of the English Crown above an image of a kangaroo jumping in-front of two crossed swords. brakets, vehicle plate, regiment

These items would have been worn or used by a woman in the early 20th century for decorative purposes.These items have no known provenance and are retained for display purposes.These are two necklaces, one red double stringed and one amber coloured with graduated glass beads. Both are tied together with cotton. Attached to the cotton is one metal pin and one metal hair curler. beads, hair curler, house hold items

Models originated at the Nhill Air School during the war. These models were used for instructional purposes.Bakerlite model identification planes, Kittyhawk, Grumman F6F Hellcat, Tony (Kawasaki Ki61)116.1 Curtis p 40E Kittyhawk E9-2183, 116.2 F6F Hellcat E9-3810, 116.3 "Tony" E9-3309bakelite model, model plan, identification model, len pilmore

This is an iron that would have been used for the very specific purpose of ironing very fine tucking.Purpose specific flat iron.Small double ended domestic iron with handle.domestic, cast iron, laundry, double, ended flat iron, heavy

Photograph probably for promotional purposes, of a loom. Photograph was among items from Yarra Falls Mill.Photograph, black and white, of the side view of a loom, possibly of a "David Sowden & Sons" loom.textile machinery weaving, yarra falls mill david sowden & sons, weaving looms, weaving machinery, textile machinery, weaving

Photograph probably for promotional purposes, of a loom. Photograph was among items from Yarra Falls Mill.Photograph, black and white, of the side view of a loom, possibly of a "David Sowden & Sons" loom.textile machinery weaving, yarra falls mill david sowden & sons, weaving looms, weaving machinery, textile machinery, weaving

Paper pamphlet generated by Council in December 1892 for the purpose of regulating the control of The Common Seal of the Municipality.Booklet titled "Shire of Caulfield. By-Laws and Regulations, Nos 18, 19, 20 and Regulation No.2. December 1892." Comprising 11 pages of double-sided, black printed text and a greyish colour paper cover with title and printers details printed on the cover. The interior pages are cream coloured and numbered at the top. Paper document commissioned by the Shire of Caulfield to list Shire By-Laws and Regulations.

Paper pamphlet generated by Council in December 1892 for the purpose of regulating the control of The Common Seal of the Municipality.Booklet comprising 27 paper pages with double-sided, black printed text and a dark cream coloured paper cover with Title, Price One Shilling and Printers details printed on the front cover. Paper document commissioned by Shire of Caulfield to list Shire By-Laws 21, 22, 23 and Regulation No.3 for the Town of Caulfield.Handwritten in grey lead pencil across top of front cover: "[illeg.] Hunt / Glen / Huntly Road / Glen Huntly".