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Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Coloured Photograph, Kinnane - Cannane family gathering 1996, 24 March 1996
The Kinnane - Cannane family settled at Fellmongers, Little Bendigo and Brown Hill in the 1850s and later.Two folders 32cm x 24 cm with Family Crest on cover and photographs of family gathering insideFirst Cannan/Kinnane Gathering - Held at - Brown Hill Hall - Humffray St, Ballarat - 24th March 1996kinnane, cannane, cannan, brown hill, family history -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Vehicle - Boat Starline
Trailer built by Coglan and Russell Eng Geelong under licence to Little Dude TexasCommon runabout boat in the 50s and 60sMoldcraft bondwood hard chine design outboard Starline craft with trailer Vic rego GO48 Trailer H73.680starline boats, hard chine design, bondwood, runabout -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, David Miller and Lily Vipond Mair and family, c1921
David Miller (Dave) Mair (1879-1938) married Lily Vipond Deakin (1890-1945) in 1910. They had 5 children: Geoffrey David (1913-1970), Beryl (1916-1976), Gwynneth (1917-1997), Isabel Lillian (1921-1997) and Shirley Inez (1928-1968). Personal communication from Laurie Newton, Beryl's daughter: Dave and Lily initially lived in East Melbourne after they married. Dave walked across the gardens to work at the MCG. He never drove or owned a car. Geoffrey, Beryl and Gwynneth were born in East Melbourne. They subsequently moved to Louise Avenue, Mont Albert and Isabel may have been born while they were there. Later they purchased 20 Barton Street, Mont Albert. Electoral roll details: 1919 68 Park Street, Hawthorn 1922 24 Louise Avenue, Mont Albert 1924 20 Barton Street, Mont Albert So, Shirley would have been born while they were at Barton Street. On the basis of these dates, this may have been taken in Hawthorn. Identification of 'Grannie': If this is Lily's mother her name is Janet Deakin (nee Longmore - 1851-1939). If it is Dave's mother her name is Isabel Brown (1855-1944). The other woman is identified as May Little, who helped in the house. Dave Mair was a very keen sportsman. A sepia photo of a well-dressed family in and beside a buggy. The group is comprised of a man, 3 women and 3 children. The chimneys of Victorian or perhaps Edwardian houses are in the background.On rear: "Grannie Dad Mum / Beryl Geoff Isabel" (in hand 1 and blue biro) "on left Isabel on knee" (in a different hand in black biro) "May Little (Helped in / House" (in hand 1 in blue biro). On the basis of inscriptions in family autograph books, the first and third inscriptions look to have been written by Beryl Mair.david miller mair, dave mair, lily vipond mair, lily vipond deakin, geoffrey david mair, beryl mair, gwynneth mair, isabel lillian mair, janet deakin, janet longmore, isabel brown, isabel mair, horse-drawn vehicles, children, may little -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Steadfast A commentery by Walter Murdoch, 1941
This book has been written by Walter Murdoch, the distinguished Australian academic and essayist. Walter Murdoch (1874-1970) gained an Arts Degree at the University of Melbourne with first class honours in philosophy and logic. In 1901 Murdoch came to Warrnambool in partnership with James Scott as co-proprietors of the private school, Warrnambool College. They bought out the Warrnambool Grammar School previously run by John Stanley and, when Scott retired, Murdoch became the sole proprietor and headmaster of the school. While he was in Warrnambool Murdoch continued to write for Melbourne newspapers and published a book, ‘The Struggle For Freedom’, covering the constitutional history of Britain and Australia. This book sold 10,000 copies in its first year. In 1904 Murdoch left Warrnambool to take up a position as a lecturer in English at the University of Melbourne. Later he became the foundation Professor of English at the University of Western Australia and later its Chancellor. Murdoch University in Western Australia is named after him. Murdoch became a household name to two generations of Australians through his radio broadcasts and his literary columns in several Australian newspapers. He published over 40 books and was knighted in 1964. This book is of interest as an example of the writings of Walter Murdoch, important not only in the history of Australian literature but also of note in the history of Warrnambool. This is a hard cover book of 195 pages. The cover is orange with red lettering and an image of a mountain (on an island?). The spine is a little faded. The book contains a Preface and 21 short essays containing thoughts concerning Australia in the early years of World War Two. walter murdoch, history of warrnambool, warrnambool college (early 20th century) -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Certificate - Motor Cycle Licence, Chief Commissioner of Police, Melbourne, 1916
This is a licence for a driver of a motor cycle in Victoria. The licence was issued in March 1916 to William Wines of Warrnambool. The licence was valid for one year. The form used was actually one for a motor car but the word 'cycle' was added in handwritten ink. This licence is of considerable interest as 1916 is an early date for the ownership of a motor cycle in WarrnamboolThis is a sheet of paper providing a motor cycle licence. The paper has the Victorian Coat of Arms, black printing and handwritten information in black ink. The paper is a little crumpled and stained. The paper has been torn and stuck together with adhesive tape on the back. early 20th century motor cycling, wines family warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Administrative record - Haberfield ledgers, early 20th century
These two ledgers, used between 1913 and 1926, come from the Haberfield family. James Haberfield came to the Warrnambool area from England in the mid 19th century and with his wife established a property, 'The Briars' at Dennington, near Warrnambool. Two sons, James Bertram and William, were cartage contractors and cash produce buyers in the first half of the 20th century with the business based in Fairy Street and Farnham ('The Briars'). These two ledgers contain the business dealings of the Haberfield Bros. business in the 1910s and 1920s. These ledgers are of considerable interest as they record the business details of an important early cartage and produce business in Warrnambool. Also the Haberfield family was a prominent one in Warrnambool in the 20th century. The building that contained the produce store run by William Haberfield at the corner of Fairy and Lava Streets still survives..1 This is a ledger with a black cover with a beige leather spine and edges and a red and gold label. The pages are ruled with red and blue lines and contain handwriting in black ink. The spine is a little scuffed. .2 as above but with an alphabetical listing at the front section and with no scuffingCash Book Ledger Haberfield, J.B. Ledger From Folio 270warrnambool produce stores -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document, Traffic Returns - Tramway, 1880
This is a traffic report of the Warrnambool Tramway in 1880. The Warrnambool Tramway ran from the south end of Fairy Street near the present day railway sheds past the site of the old Woollen Mill, then extended towards the Warrnambool Bay on the easterly side of the site today of the Lady Bay Apartments and on to the Tramway Jetty. The Tramway was completed in 1858 and was horse-drawn. It was leased to private individuals until 1864 when the Warrnambool Council took over the management. The Tramway closed in 1890 when the Breakwater was opened and it had its own spurline from the railway station to the end of the Breakwater. The 1880 report shows that contractors were paid over £300 and that 26, 409 tons of potatoes and 9167 bales of wool were carried by the Tramway in that year. This report is of interest as it shows the operations of the Warrnambool Tramway in 1880. The Tramway was significant in the maritime history of Warrnambool.This is a single foolscap-size sheet with handwritten material concerning a report of the Warrnambool Tramway operations in 1880. The writing is in black ink. The page has a large red-lined margin on the left side. The sheet is a little stained where it has been folded.history of warrnambool, warrnambool tramway -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)
Book: Growing up in Collingwood 1934-1955, Book: Growing up in Collingwood 1934-1955: a memoir by John Ventura
An A4 sized book, pages not numbered, including images. This is a third edition published in 2011. Previously published in 2005 with subtitle "A memoir. 1934-55 of little Johnny who relives the times and tales of a by gone era and beyond with reflections of career and family".john ventura, collingwood 1930-1955, children of immigrants, -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SECRETARY FOR MINES AND WATER SUPPLY, c1897
Annual Report Of The Secretary For Mines And Water Supply, Victoria 1896. Publisher: Government Printer, Melbourne. 71 pages. Maps & drawings. Inscriptions: Little 180, see page 59 (cover), A Richardson, 29 Harrison St, Bendigo (1st page).victoria, victorian mining report, mining machinery mine safety mining statistics bendigo mines -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - RUSHMEYER COLLECTION: DIGITAL IMAGE RUSCHMEYER FAMILY GROUP
Digital image : group photo of Ruschmeyer family. Image shows, back row, Ethel Jane, Edith Mary, Ernest Walter, Maude Varolin, Christopher John. Front row : Charles Hex, Elizabeth Little, Dolly Elizabeth, John Christopherperson, family, ruschmeyer, john christopher ruschmeyer, ruschmeyer, town and country hotel, diamond hill -
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum
Child's cloth book, Toddles Press, Toddles on the farm
Small cloth book with four pages printed on both sides. Brightly coloured pictures of farm animals and their babies and "Toddles" the little boy. Spine machine sewn, each page doube thickness, top and bottom edges neatened with pinking shears.Front - A Toddles Press TP Production Toddles on the Farm Regd. Drawn by Iris Waton Back - Made in England, Copyright reserved -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, John Webster, early 1950's
Yields information about the appearance of one of Geelong trams early 1950's with a little information about the background.Black and white photograph of Geelong No. 25 at Eastern Park. Photograph shows excellent detail the general arrangements of the body, signs, seats . Little background information. Tram has the destination of Eastern Park and a "Pay as you enter" sign by the open door.On rear in ink "SEC Geelong #25 @ Eastern Park" and "W. John Webster".tramways, trams, geelong, eastern park, tram 25 -
Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum Inc
Tip Dray, Late 19th century
Used for carting rock to crushing batteries, road making, railway track building.Single horse drawn tip dray, restored by G & S Little in 1999. Made of timber with metal fittings and wheel rims. Enclosed sides with hinged front and rear panels. Chassis and wheels painted dark red, body in dark blue.Rectangular brass plaque on LHS looking forward detailing restoration and possible usage.transport ..... horse-drawn -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Handwritten note, 13 March 1862
A large lot of papers, including this note and many telegrams, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works. Donald Clark Collection. A handwritten note, probably a draft for a telegram sent from Sandy Creek / Tarnagulla Telegraph Office. From Thomson & Comrie to Mr Coulter, Little Collins St, Melbourne. Message reads 'Do not despatch goods until you receive letter'. -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Certificate, W. Calvert, Victorian Intercolonial Exhibition 1866-7 First Prize Medal for General Collection of Cut Flowers, 1866-1867
Certificate awarded to J. Scott, Nurseryman, Hawthorn. Mrs J.C. Corbett's aunt married a son of James Scott.Bronze coloured medal set in illuminated cardboard certificate awarded to J. Scott, Nurseryman, Hawthorn. Designed and printed by W. Calvert 89 Little Collins St., Melbourne, sculpted by C. Summers. (Also see B92.664 and framed copy B92.548.)Handwritten on reverse, 'Presented by Mrs. J.C. Corbett, 28 Stawell St., Kew.medal, certificate awarded, j. scott, nurseryman, w. calvert, c. summers, mrs. j.c. corbett, james scott, j.c. corbett, flowers, first prize -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Renault 8
Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection. A black and white photograph of a French Renault 8 taxi operating in Saigon. These little cars were the backbone of the Vietnamese taxi fleet. They would be in varying degrees of maintenance and it was not uncommon to get into one to find a great gaping hole beneath your feet.photograph, renault 8, taxi, saigon, gibbons collection catalogue, photographer, vietnam war, denis gibbons -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Containers, Shaving cream, blue glass jar, 20thC
Shaving cream is a cream applied to the face, or wherever else hair grows, to facilitate shaving. The use of cream achieves three effects: lubricates the cutting process; swells keratin; and de-sensitizes skin. Shaving creams commonly consist of an emulsion of oils, soaps or surfactants, and water. Until the early 20th century, bars or sticks of hard shaving soap were used. Later, tubes containing compounds of oils and soft soap were sold. Newer creams introduced in the 1940s neither produced lather nor required brushes, often referred to as brushless creams. Creams that are in tubes or tubs are commonly used with a shaving brush to produce a rich lather (most often used in wet shaving). Bristol-Myers Squibb Australia Pty Ltd is a foreign owned proprietary company that obtains its revenue through the importation and distribution of pharmaceutical products. Bristol-Myers Australia is now headquartered in Mulgrave, Victoria and with an Australian presence dating back more than 80 years, Bristol-Myers Squibb Australia is a long-standing contributor to Australia’s health and economy. A blue glass jar with a screw top lid containing 'Ingrams' men’s shaving cream. Lid : Ingrams / Shaving / Cream Bottle Label : Ingrams / Concentrated / SHAVING CREAM / A LITTLE GOES A LONGER WAY / BRISTOL MEYERS CO. PTY. LTD. SYDNEY.shaving equipment, soap, safety razor, straight razor, cutthroat razors, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, early settlers, ingram pty ltd, bristol-myer squibb australia pty ltd, shaving cream, -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Peter Ryan, Fear Drive My Feet, 1959
HardcoverReceipt from purchase of the book inserted at front from F.W. Cheshire Pty Ltd (booksellers, Little Collins St Melbourne) dated 18/11/1964walsh st library -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Ceremonial object - Commemorative Trowel, c1890
Oval dark red leather oval box with blue satin lining containing an engraved silver trowel with a turned, patterned bone handle."Presented to W. R. Little Esq. on the occasion of his laying a memorial stone in the Wesleyan Church, Moonee Ponds 16th September 1890 A.E. Duguid. Architect."weleyan church, moonee ponds, little, w.r. -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Photograph - Image, Hugen and Bennet, c1910
Donated by Mrs Carracher, GaelBlack & white photograph, unframed, mounted on cream cardboard. Subject is a small boy - unknownOn mount below photo: "Hugen and Bennet - Rutherglen". Written on back of mount: "To dear Grandma, wishing you a happy Xmas from your little grandson Vinnie"children, vinnie -
The Dunmoochin Foundation
Oil Painting, Legend of Wur-run-nah's Walkabout, No Date
Thick impasto painting depicting six figures; two indigenous males catching a fish in a landscape.Signed (L.r) 'Eric L. Stewart'. On Reverse: 'Legend of Wur-run-nah's walkabout by Katherine Stow (later Mrs. k.L. Parker). Wurrunnah when in a strange country, saw little round men who live in water. They made a coolomon of bark to keep the fig flies from him. Caught fish which were thrown up by the little water men'.eric stewart, painting, landscape, indigenous male, fish -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Album - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Heidelberg-Kinglake Road, 2 May 1957
Little Cox’s bridge (W. Wolf Contractor) 2nd May 1957 R.J. Ham on deckRecord of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, shire of eltham, bridge construction, heidelberg-kinglake road, road construction, 1957-05-02, little cox’s bridge, r.j. ham -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, 1920c
Ensay Hotel now known as Little River Inn at 64-70 Johnson St EnsayBlack and white postcard of a view of the Ensay Hotelagriculture, buildings -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. STORES AT THE DIGGINGS, May 20, 1854
Diggers & Mining. Stores at the diggings. GLORIOUS NEWS!! THE LITTLE WONDER has OPENED a BRANCH STORE near the CONCERT HALL, EUREKA, with an IMMENSE STOCK of - Boots, shoes and clothes. A splendid assortment of Jewellery, watches and Clocks. A superb collection of Musical Instruments and Elegant Musical Clocks with Mechanical Figures. NOTE the ADDRESS!:- LITTLE WONDER, Poverty Point, Balaarat, near the concert Hall Eureka and at Queen's Arcade, Melbourne. Bank price given for gold. Slide reads: An advertisement from the Gold Diggers' Advocate, May 20, 1854. Markings: 17 994.LIF. 5. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Gramophone cylinders, National Phonograph Co, Two Little Bulfinches Polka
Gramophone cylinders, black, 6 grooves on interior stored in cardboard round container with detachable lid. Edison Gold Moulded Record, made and sold by National Phonograph Co. at Orange N.J. U.S.A. 9035 Clarinet Duet - Two Little Bulfinches Polka. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, gramophone cylinder, edison gold moulded record, national phonograph co, two little bulfinches polka., shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Household, Tin opener, Early 20th century
Commercial tin openers first appeared in the mid 19th century and this model dates from the early 20th century. An improved version when a second serrated wheel was added came into operation about the mid 1920s. Tins (now cans) of food with sealed tops became popular in the 20th century and all households needed a tin opener. Today the can opener is still used but increasingly the can lids have an inbuilt clip that is pulled out to open the can. This tin opener has no known local provenance but it is retained as an early model of a tin opener from the past. It will be useful for display. This is a cast iron tin opener with a cutting blade attached to a piece of metal with a screw. The metal handle curves out from the metal piece holding the blade. The opener is a little rusty in parts. The name ‘Guard ’ is on both sides of the handle in raised metal letters.‘Guard’ household items, history of warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Household, Souvenir Dish, Late 20th century
This dish features an image of Warrnambool Harbour taken from the location of the Lower Lighthouse on Flagstaff Hill. This area is popular with tourists and the dish has been sold as a souvenir of a visit to Warrnambool. The Lower Lighthouse was first used in 1871. This dish is retained as an example of a tourist souvenir item in the late 20th century. Tourism in Warrnambool has always been an important industry. This is a white china oval-shaped dish with a fluted edge and a gold trim around the edge. The base of the dish has a multi-coloured image of Warrnambool Harbour and the Lower Lighthouse on Flagstaff Hill. The base of the dish is a little stained and has the printed name of the manufacturer.‘The Harbour, Warrnambool, Vic.’ ‘Fine China Westminster Australia’ tourism in warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Archibald Constable & Co Ltd, Bachelor Betty, 1905
This book was written by Winifred James. She was born in Melbourne in 1876 and began writing in the early 1900s. ‘Bachelor Betty’ was published in England in 1905 and was a successful publication. The book is marked ‘Vickers’ and may have belonged to Daisy Vickers (1907-1987), later Mrs Ogier. She was a long-serving and very respected teacher and Senior Mistress at Warrnambool Technical School. This book is retained because the author was an early advocate for women’s rights and because it may have a close connection to Daisy Vickers, an important 20th century teacher in Warrnambool. This is a paper back of 127 pages. It has 46 chapters and several advertisements inside the covers. The front cover, partly detached from the binding, has an image of a woman near a chair in mauve, grey and buff tonings. The book is a little tattered and dog-eared.‘Vickers’daisy vickers, winifred james, history of warrnambool -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Main Road, Research
Three colour photographs showing Main Road, Research in the vicinity of Research Industrial Estate. 1. Looking north towards the Aqueduct 2. Looking north towards former road alignment 3. Looking north towards the Little Eltham Theatre 3.main road, research, research industrial estate -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Drawing, Working Drawing House & Furniture Making
These sheets were issued with the book ‘The Practical Man’s Book of Things to Make and Do’ published in the 1950s by the Sun News-Pictorial newspaper. The authors were James Wheeler and W. Shum. The sheets provide simple drawings as a guide to making house additions (Summer House etc) and furniture (table desk, newspaper stand, book shelves, utility cupboard, drawer cabinet, corner cupboard). They were intended to be used by the home handyman. These sheets are of no particular historicalinterest but may be useful for display. They are a good example of the plans and information available to home handymen in the 1950s.These are six cream-coloured sheets of paper containing working drawings for making furniture and house additions. The drawings are printed in black and the headings and measurements are also in black print. The six sheets are enclosed in a brown paper folder which is somewhat creased and a little torn. the practical man’s book of things to make and do, home carpentry, warrnambool, history