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Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Album - Photograph Album, Construction of multi-purpose room, Nott Street State School, Port Melbourne, 1970s
Given to Port Melbourne Primary School (Graham St) in 1992 as Nott St State School closed; considered to be of interest to the local community and so given to PMHPS in 2009 by Secretary Pam SnowdenWhite vinyl with gold printing on front cover) photograph album of colour photos of Nott St State School during the construction of the multi purpose room in 1977/78. Includes photos showing surrounding streetseducation - primary schools, built environment - civic, nott street state school -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Booklet, The Record, a brief history from 1868 to 1968, Aug 1968
"The Record, a brief history from 1868 to 1968" by G Hermon GILL, MBE. A4 illustrated 8 pg brochure set in pale grey cover with 'The Record' in gold. (3 copies)newspapers, publishing, the record, g hermon gill -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Port Melbourne Cricket Club, 4th XI, Premiers, 1960 - 1961
Photo Port Melbourne Cricket Club 4th eleven. Premiers 1960 -61sport - cricket, port melbourne cricket club, les plumridge, denis fogarty, arthur golding, a cameron, ron agar, g menzies, j rogers, brian donnelly, harley bickerton, b hall, a matters, steve white, fred lalor, tas hill, b earle, bill hidson, d madigan, w harrison, jim hall, graham sager, ian byrce -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Newspaper - Newspaper, The Australasian Centenary Number Newspaper, Victoria's 100th Anniversary, "The Australasian Centenary Number Newspaper", 18 Oct 1934
"The Australasian Centenary Number Newspaper" produced for Victoria's 100th anniversary in 1934. Large 72 page supplement. Full colour front and back covers plus 2 pages in text, one colour elsewhere including centre spread aerial photo "The Village, 1934". Contains comprehensive history dating from 1770, many ads. Lavishly illustratred.At top front page in ink "E.S McCallum, Graham St, Port Melbourne"arts and entertainment, religion, transport - shipping, transport - railways, industry, built environment, publishing, newspapers, the australasian, hrh prince henry, duke of gloucester, gold, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, e s mccallum, john batman -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Essay - Honours Thesis, Rosie BRAY, Rosalie (Rosie) Thrupp Robnson Bray, "The Borough", 2010
Copy of thesis submitted as part of the final honours examination in the History program at LaTrobe University. Copy bound and donated by the author."The Borough", by Rosie BRAY 2010. Honours Thesis, History program, LaTrobe University, which discusses the experiences of Port Melbourne's people in World War Two and includes information from interviews with people who lived through the war and the author's own memories . Bound in red and blue, with gold print on the cover.war - world war ii, rosalie (rosie) bray nee thrup -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Badge - RSL WWII Ladies, Angus Coote Jewellers, 1940s
RSL World War II 'Ladies' badge', enamelled red, blue, gold and white. 'Returned Sailors and Soldiers' League Victoria - War Services Fund'Engraved on back, '4899' plus jeweller's markwar - world war ii, societies clubs unions and other organisations, returned services league, rsl, marjorie williams, george willaims -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Photocopy, WWI personnel records for Private George Williams, Australian Archives, Black and Gold
George's medals were kept by his daughter Marjorie Williams, and donated to the Society by herself and her daughter. These documents were obtained from ANZAC Hourse Library, for added information on George's Battalion, the 29thPhotocopied by the RSL for our Australian Archives folder 813.02 containing WWI personnel records for Private George Williams, these are excerpts from Black and Gold, the History of the 29th Battalion 1915-1918 by Ronald J Austinwar - world war i, armed services - army, george willaims -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document, Installation of Bro John B Stenniken (Master- Elect) and Investiture of officers, 1935
Program for the Port Melbourne City Lodge "Installation of Bro John B Stenniken (Master- Elect) and Investiture of officers" at the Masonic Hall, Liardet Street on the 1st May 1935. Printed in blue and gold. Includes a list of past masters and officers.societies clubs unions and other organisations, jihn b stenniken, port melbourne city lodge, masonic hall -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, James H Whitehead, "Proceedings of a Symposium on the SS Great Britain", 2002
"Proceedings of a Symposium on the SS Great Britain" Book on the history of the SS Great Britain. Was used as a migrant ship in the period following the discovery of gold in Victoria. The Symposium was held at St Hilda's College, University of Melbourne, 10 November 2002. Spiral bound pages.piers and wharves - railway pier, james h whitehead, ss great britain -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - John Kitchen (1799 - 1891), founder of J Kitchen & Sons, 1860s
Large black and white photograph, in ornate gold coloured frame, of John Kitchen (1799-1891), founder of John Kitchen and Sons of Port Melbourne. Plus photocopy of information sheet prepared by Symex staff in early 2000sindustry, manufacturing, john kitchen, j kitchen & sons pty ltd, symex holdings ltd, pental products pty ltd -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Administration building, J Kitchen & Sons Pty Ltd, Ingles Street, Port Melbourne, 1948
Large Black and white photograph in narrow gold coloured metal frame of the J Kitchen & Sons Pty Ltd new administration building in Ingles St Port Melbourne built in 1925, art deco design. Two cars parked near the entrance on left of photo, car on right is a 1948 Fordindustry, manufacturing, built environment - industrial, transport - motor vehicles, j kitchen & sons pty ltd -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Administration building, J Kitchen & Sons Pty Ltd, Ingles Street, Port Melbourne, 1929
Large Black and white photograph in narrow gold coloured metal frame of the J Kitchen & Sons Pty Ltd new administration building in Ingles St Port Melbourne built in 1925, art deco design. Photo taken in 1929 of the new gate in Quinn St (street closed and repositioned as continuation of Munro St). Five loaded trucks exiting the gate and in the street, four have Velvet signs on them (copy).industry - manufacturing, built environment - industrial, transport - motor vehicles, j kitchen & sons pty ltd, velvet soap -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Interior, J Kitchen & Sons Administration Building, Ingles Street, Port Melbourne, 1920s - 1930s
Large Black and white photograph (copy) in narrow gold coloured metal frame of the inside of J Kitchen & Sons Pty Ltd administration building No 34 in Ingles St Port Melbourne. Photo taken from first floor looking into Ground Floor (towards the factory end) and shows office workers standing or sitting on stools at high desks, and sitting at individual desks. First Floor had Directors Secretary's Department, Advertising, Branch Inspector. Ground floor had Departments of Shipping, Buying, Sales, Invoicing, Accounts and Mail. Photo probably taken just after occupation 1925 to 1927. (Information taken from the back of a smaller, older Photo)industry, manufacturing, built environment - industrial, built environment - commercial, workers, j kitchen & sons pty ltd -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Interior, J Kitchen & Sons Administration Building, Ingles Street, Port Melbourne, 1920s - 1930s
(.02) B&W copy of below Large Black and white photograph (copy) in narrow gold coloured metal frame of the inside of J Kitchen & Sons Pty Ltd administration building No 34 in Ingles St Port Melbourne. Photo taken from first floor looking into Ground Floor (towards the factory end) and shows office workers standing or sitting on stools at high desks, and sitting at individual desks. First Floor had Directors Secretary's Department, Advertising, Branch Inspector. Ground floor had Departments of Shipping, Buying, Sales, Invoicing, Accounts and Mail. Photo probably taken just after occupation 1925 to 1927. (Information taken from the back of a smaller, older Photo)industry, manufacturing, built environment - industrial, built environment - commercial, workers, j kitchen & sons pty ltd -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - J Kitchen & Sons site, Ingles Street, Port Melbourne, 1890 - 1910
Large Black and white photograph in narrow gold coloured metal frame of J Kitchen & Sons Pty Ltd factory with the Port Melbourne Football Club ground in the foreground and Ingles St between. Photo taken approximately 1890 (ref Football Ground fences dated by T Keenan)industry, manufacturing, built environment - industrial, workers, j kitchen & sons pty ltd, port melbourne football club, pmfc -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Aerial view of J Kitchen & Sons site, Port Melbourne, 21 Mar 1939
Large black and white aerial photo in narrow gold-coloured metal frame of J Kitchen & Sons Pty Ltd factory with Woodruff St in foreground (Electric candles, pure Velvet Soap,and full company name on buildings) "Aerial view looking East. This view shows the two main blocks . 21/3/39" - printed below photo (copy of original)industry - manufacturing, built environment - industrial, j kitchen & sons pty ltd, pental products pty ltd, symex holdings ltd -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Aerial view of J Kitchen & Sons site, Port Melbourne, 1945
Large black and white aerial photo in narrow gold-coloured metal frame of J Kitchen & Sons Pty Ltd factory in foreground and Dunlop Tyres building in the background. Photo taken approx 1945 (copy)industry - manufacturing, built environment - industrial, j kitchen & sons pty ltd, pental products pty ltd, symex holdings ltd -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - J Kitchen & Sons site, Port Melbourne, 1978
Large black and white aerial photo in narrow gold-coloured metal frame of J Kitchen & Sons Pty Ltd factory . Port Melbourne Football/Cricket ground top left of photo . Photo taken approx 1978 or later, dated due to types of cars and by comparison with buildings along Boundary St opposite as shown in photos of catalogue iten 3202. Dated also by Glen Cosham who was a Councillor when Woodruff St was sealed and this did not occur until after Oct 1977, probably early 1978. It was paid for by the Country Roads Board as part of the preparations for the opening of the West Gate Bridge and the Johnson St Bridge later that year.industry - manufacturing, built environment - industrial, j kitchen & sons pty ltd, pental products pty ltd, symex, north port oval -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Aerial view of Port Melbourne, overlaid, Charter Keck, Cramer, Nov 2006
Black and White aerial photo with red map overlay, labelled "Port Melbourne 1946 overlaid" in gold/brown metal frame . Shows Yarra River, Coode Canal and Hobson's Bay.built environment - industrial, engineering - canals and drainage, coode island, yarra river, melbourne harbor trust - port of melbourne authority -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Illuminated address of thanks and appreciation to John Ambrose Kitchen Esq from 19 employees, Fergusson & Mitchell Illum, 22 Jan 1885
Illuminated address of thanks and appreciation to John Ambrose Kitchen Esq from 19 employees, on the occasion of the amalgamation of J Kitchen & Sons Ltd and Apoloo Company Ltd; dated Jan 22 1885. Beautifully handwritten with colourful passionfruit flowers painted around in an oval; further gold, red and blues painted edging. Covered by glass and in gold painted wooden frame.industry - manufacturing, arts and entertainment - visual arts, memorials, j kitchen & sons pty ltd, pental products pty ltd, symex holdings ltd, unilever australia (holdings) ltd -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Badge - 1939 Liardet Centenary, Port Melbourne, Stokes & Sons, 1939
Produced for the Nov 1939 centenary celebrations.Pin from 1939 Liardet Centenary, gold enamelled in blue and red: "Liardet/Port Melb/Centenary/Nov 19 1939" with Liardet portrait. 5 copies a - e.celebrations fetes and exhibitions, wilbraham frederick evelyn liardet -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Badge - 1939 Liardet Centenary, Port Melbourne, Stokes & Sons, 1939
Produced for the Nov 1939 centenary celebrations.Buttonhole badge from 1939 Liardet Centenary, gold enamelled in blue and red: "Liardet/Port Melb/Centenary/Nov 19 1939" with Liardet portrait. 5 copies a - e. (see 70.1)celebrations fetes and exhibitions, wilbraham frederick evelyn liardet -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Badge - Mt Mulligan Appeal, Port Melbourne, 1921, 1921
Probably produced for Port Melbourne City Council, for appeal for Mt Mulligan mining disaster. Seventy five workers were killed in the series of explosions at the Mount Mulligan coal mine on the morning of 19 September 1921. There were no survivors. It remains the worst mining disaster in Queensland history and led to the introduction of legislation to improve the safety for miners.Navy blue and gold stickpin 1921: Mount Mulligan Appeal Port Melbourne 1921 (5 copies a-e)mt mulligan -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Water works, Trust - Inwards Correspondence, 1890s
Originally a correspondence record for the Warracknabeal Waterworks, this book was recycled for use as a visitors' register for the Missions to Seamen building, during the years the Mission Arts Centre occupied it (1987 - 1990). Included are signatures of visitors during the Bicentenary celebrations, January 1988 as well as casual visitors and attendees at exhibitions, performances, concerts, community days, private parties, etc.Large bound volume, blue with tan leather binding, stamped in gold "Water Works, Trust - Inwards Correspondence", used as visitors' register for the Mission Arts Centre, Missions to Seamen building 1987-89missions to seamen, mission arts centre -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book - History, Olaf Ruhen, Port of Melbourne 1835-1976, 1976
Produced 1976 for the MHT Centenary.324pp history of the port - 'Port of Melbourne 1835 - 1876" by Olaf Ruhen. Brown, cloth-bound, stamped in gold on spine only; beige dust jacket with overall early painting of Melbournemelbourne harbor trust - port of melbourne authority, celebrations fetes and exhibitions -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Plan, C Allen and A Tuxen, Suveyors, Plans and Sections of Tramways MTOC 1882, 1882
Large, hard-bound set of plans for tramway development (Williamstown to Melbourne under the Yarra via Port Melbourne) presented to the 1882 Victorian Leg. Council. Blue-black with gold-stamped maroon title panel.Signed by the Engineer and the Parliamentary Agent.melbourne tramway and omnibus company, transport - tramways -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Medal - Port Melbourne Council, Queen Elizabeth II, coronation, 1953
One of three Port Melbourne council commemorative coronation medals: Queen Elizabeth II, with PMCC on back, gold colour with PMCC on back, presented to school students1953queen elizabeth ii, local government - city of port melbourne, royal visits and occasions -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Medal - Port Melbourne Council, Queen Elizabeth II, coronation, 1953
One of three Port Melbourne council commemorative coronation medals: Queen Elizabeth II, with PMCC on back, gold colour with PMCC on back, presented to school students1953.queen elizabeth ii, local government - city of port melbourne, royal visits and occasions -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Badge - I participated in the Great Port Melbourne Bake-Off '93, Anne Callaghan, Feb 1993
Made by Neighbourhood House co-ordinator Anne Callaghan to be given to those who brought baked goods to the house for judging on the festival Saturday. Following awards everyone was allowed to sample the goods (scones, bars, cakes, etc)Small tag, cream with gold edge and faded pink paper ribbon. "I participated in the Great Port Melbourne Bake-Off '93" from the Port Melbourne Festival 1993.celebrations fetes and exhibitions, anne callaghan, port melbourne neighbourhood house -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Sandridge Municipality Assesment Book, 1862
Municipal District of Sandridge Assessment (Rates;Valuations) Book for 1862 to 1863. Details of occupiers, owners, description and locality as well as values and rates included. Certification date October 13, 1862. Ledger with marbled card cover with red gold-embossed label.local government - municipal district of sandridge