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Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 21/11/1969
Part of a collection presented and donated by Mrs Helen Jansson. Official Opening of second Phillip Island Bridge to San Remo, by Hon. M. V. Porter MLA, 21/11/1969.Close-up of ribbon cutting with photographer at upper left.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, civil engineering, bridges, phillip island bridge opening 1969, black & white photograph, mrs helen jansson, second phillip island bridge 1969 -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 21/11/1969
Part of a collection compiled and donated by Mrs Helen Jansson. First Car across second Phillip Island Bridge to San Remo after Official Opening 21/11/1969 at 2.15pm.Close-up of Car Reg. No. 170 crossing Bridge with crowds behind and children each side.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, civil engineering, bridges, phillip island bridge opening 1969, black & white photograph, mrs helen jansson, second phillip island bridge 1969 -
National Wool Museum
Book, Southwest Weaving: a continuum
"Southwest Weaving: a continuum" - Stefani Salkeld, San Diego Museum of Man, 1996. Catalog from an exhibition which was part of a series called The Vision Persists: Native Folk Arts of the West.folk art, weaving -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Post Card, Early 20th Century
A Collection of postcards showing different views around Phillip Island. 10 of a collection of 11 postcards donated by M. Trott. Photo 1. S.S. Genista coming into Newhaven pier with another boat and people at the pier. Photo 2. The Granite Quarry at Cape Woolamai. Photo 3. View of the Newhaven pier with San Remo in the distance Photo 4. Milking Time, Newhaven. Photo 5. Wool Team on road to Cowes. Photo 6. View of the Cowes Jetty and Cowes in the background taken from a Steamer. Photo 7. View of Back Beach near The Nobbies. Photo 8. Cowes Jetty and Jetty Shed with Govt Steamer "Lady Loch" in the distance. Photo 9. Cape Woolamai coastline. Photo 10. Fisherman's Hut, Cowes with Jetty and boats in the background. 1. "S. S. Genista" calling at Newhaven. Phillip Island. 2. Phillip Island Granite Quarry, Cape Woollami 3. Phillip Island. Newhaven, San Remo in distance. 4. Phillip Island - Milking Time, Newhaven. 5. Phillip Island - Wool Team on road to Cowes. 6. Phillip Island - Cowes from Steamer. 7. Phillip Island - Back Beach. 8. Phillip Island - Cowes Jetty. Govt Steamer "Lady Loch" in distance. 9. Phillip Island - Cape Woollami. Home of Mutton Bird. 10. Phillip Island - Fisherman's Hut, Cowes.cowes jetty, newhaven jetty, granite quarry cape woolamai, phillip island coastline, fisherman's hut cowes, ss genista, lady loch steamer, m trott -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, Annie Gervasoni Headstone in Sandon Cemetery, 2017, 16/07/2017
Carlo Gervasoni was from San Gallo, Bergamo, Lombardy, Italy, and arrived in Australia in 1863. He died of appendicitus while visiting Italy, which may be why the grave features an anchor and rope. Colour photograph of a memorial in the Sandon Catholic Cemetery to Annie Gervasoni. In loving memory of Annie Gervasoni Died 10th Sep. 1920 aged 63 years Also her beloved husband Carlo Died in Italy 10th June 1901 And their loved children Mary 1889-1901 George 1895-1896 R.I.P.sandon, sandon cemetery, yandoit creek, carlo gervasoni, annie gervasoni, mary gervasoni, george gervasoni, anchor, fern leaf, cemetery art -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - postcards, Photo Shop Series, 1940's
Four postcards donated by Val Dyke.Four black & white postcards of Phillip Island. 360-01: The Phillip Island Suspension Bridge from San Remo. 360-02: View of the Isle of Wight Hotel side entrance. 360-03: The Nobbies, Phillip Island. 360-04: Koala in the fork of a tree.360-01: Photo Shop Series. Phillip Island Bridge. 360-02: Photo Shop Series. Isle of Wight Hotel. Cowes. 360-03: The Nobbies Phillip Island. Series 43. Copyright. 360-04: Photo Shop Series. Koala Bear. Phillip Island.the nobbies phillip island, wildlife - koala, isle of wight hotel phillip island, hotels, phillip island suspension bridge, suspension bridge, val dyke -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Postcard Folder, The Isle of Enchantment, 1946
Fold out series of 8 photographs relating to Phillip Island. Donated by Dr Cook.Black & White Folder of photographs: 1: Summerland Surf Beach 2: Koala 3: Breakers At The Nobbies 4: The Jetty at Cowes 5: Seals on Seal Rocks 6: Newhaven - San Remo Bridge 7: Penguins at Summerland Cowes 8: The Nobbies and Seal RocksFront Cover: "Camera Highlights illustrating Cowes Phillip Island, Vic. The Isle of Enchantment" Photos by A. J. Murray - Copyright. Each photo inscription as above in Physical Description. Back Cover: "Postage Rates within the British Empire - Without correspondence, in an unsealed envelope, will be 1.1/2d. If correspondence is added, postage will be 2.1/2d. whether envelope is ealsed or unsealed. Foreign rate, 3.1/2d. To..................................... From..............................."phillip island, penguins, seals, the nobbies, seal rocks, the jetty shed cowes, summerland surf beach, newhaven to san remo bridge, dr cook -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 04/04/46
This is a letter written from Allan Quinn to his mother in 1946 depicting his time in England and travelling through the Atlantic before heading to France.These letters are of historical, social and interpretive significance as they provide information about the life of a seaman during the mid 20th century.Two page, double sided letter (0330.A1-A2) written in blue ink. Dated 03/04/46 from England and envelope (0330.B)Envelope: "Mrs S Quinn/San Lorenzo/63 Ocean Beach/Manly N.S.W/Australia" Three stamps and the airmail symbol in the right hand corner.allan quinn, mission to seafarers, 1946, england, france, atlantic -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1914 - 1918
Arthur Woodley who donated the photographs, was a friend of Jimmy Clarke, who was Captain of the Killarra Ferry and lived at Narabeen Guesthouse in Cowes, Phillip Island. The family lived at San Remo - father was George Clarke. 325-01 - Sepia photo/postcard of 7 WWI soldiers - Jimmy Clarke on right at back and Jack Clarke on left at back. 325-02 - Sepia portrait of Jimmy Clarke in Army uniform. 325-03. Sepia photo/postcard of 3 WWI soldiers in uniform. 325-04. Sepia photograph of 4 WWI soldiers. Jimmy Clarke 3rd from left and Jack on the right. 325-05. Small sepia photograph on black cardboard of 8 WWI soldiers in France. Jimmy & Jack Clarke in the front. 325-06. Sepia photograph of a large group of WWI soldiers in France. Jack & Jimmy Clarke standing at left.325-01 - Letter on postcard: "Dear Dick, This is our gun team with Corporal, Lance Corporal M. Medal, Jim on your right and your humble on your left. Kind love to all. From Jack. Rec'd your letter dated Feb 24th. France 15/5/1918." 325-03. "Either Jimmy or Jack Clarke standing" 325-04. "Taken at Tannery, St. Aubin, Floreunes. A. R. Joyce, R. R. Godden, Jim & I. French Mortar Crew. First World War 1914-18. 325-05. "Jimmy" & Jack Clarke front in France WWI. 325-06. "Balance of Battery "Apre le Geurre" France 1919. wwi soldiers, jimmy clarke, jack clarke, arthur woodley -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Isle of Wight Fire Phillip Island, 23/04/1925
Three of a collection of photographs taken by Jessie Smith ("girlie") of San Remo who owned the Penguin Cafe in Thompson Avenue, Cowes. The Isle of Wight property originally owned by Joseph Richardson and was built in 1870.Three identical photographs - black & white - of the Isle of Wight Hotel fire 23/4/1925. Woman and dog in foreground"Fire from back to front Isle of Wight Cowes 23/4/1925"phillip island, isle of wight hotel fire phillip island, jessie smith, joseph richardson, penguin cafe cowes phillip island -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 23/04/1925
Photographs taken by Jessie "girlie" Smith of San Remo who owned The Penguin Cafe in Thompson Avenue. Norfolk Pine believed to have been planted by Baron Ferdinand von Mueller approx. 1863.Two black & white photographs of the scene during fire at Isle of wight Hotel 23/4/1925. Gateways left and right. Norfolk Pine in the centre. Smoke billowing behind.Post Cardphillip island, isle of wight hotel fire, jessie smith, norfolk pine, baron ferdinand von mueller -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1968
Part of an album compiled and donated by Mrs Helen Jansson. Construction of second bridge (1968/9) connecting Phillip Island and San Remo, which replaced first Suspension Bridge built in 1938/40.Initial construction of second Bridge, 1968. Close up of foundations forming for Pylon.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, civil engineering, bridges, phillip island bridges, black & white photograph, mrs helen jansson, phillip island bridge -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Invitation, Oct/Nov 1969
From a collection donated and presented by Mrs Helen Jansson. Official Invitation to opening of second Phillip Island Bridge to San Remo by Hon. M. U. Porter MLA at 2.15pm 21/11/1969.White Card with Blue Printing with rounded corners.Cr & Mrs W. G. Papworth.local history, documents, invitations, civil engineering, bridges, phillip island bridge 1969, invitation, light cardboard, printed., mrs helen jansson, second phillip island bridge 1969 -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 21/11/1969
Part of a collection donated and presented by Mrs Helen Jansson. Official opening of second Phillip Island Bridge to San Remo, by Hon. M. V. Porter, MLA, at 2.15 pm 21/11/1969.Slightly side close-up view of man at microphone 3UL. Low bushes in foreground. CRB roofed shelter.CRA. 3ULlocal history, photography, photographs, slides, film, civil engineering, bridges, phillip island bridge 1969, black & white photograph, mrs helen jansson, second phillip island bridge 1969 -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph
Phillip Island Suspension Bridge - 1st Road connection between Phillip Island and mainland, Newhaven to San Remo. Built 1938/40, demolished 1970. Part of an album compiled and donated by Mrs Helen Jansson.Print of the Phillip Island Suspension Bridge.Hand lettered descriptive caption adjoining this photo print.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, civil engineering, bridges, phillip island bridge, black & white photograph, mrs. helen jansson, suspension bridges, phillip island -
National Wool Museum
Book, Fibers and Forms: Native American Basketry of the West
"Fibers and Forms: Native American Basketry of the West" - Ken Hedges, San Diego Museum of Man, 1997. Catalogue from an exhibition which was part of a series called The Vision Persists: Native Folk Arts of the West.folk art, basketry -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Maurie Gervasoni at Yandoit Creek, 2006, 2006
This photograph was taken during a tour of the Drystone Asociation to Yandoit. Sir James and Lady Gobbo were in the party. Maurie Gervasoni is the son of Cling Gervasoni and Grandson of Carlo Gervasoni of San Gallo, Bergamo, Lombardy, Italy.Colour photograph of Maurie Gervasoni sitting in front of a drystone wall at Yandoit.yandoit creek, drystone, maurie gervasoni -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 21/11/1969
Part of a collection presented and donated by Mrs Helen Jansson. Official Opening of second Phillip Island Bridge to San Remo. Built 1968/69 and opened by Hon M. V. Porter, MLA, 21/11/1969.Seated crowds each side of road. Approach to Bridge - children at right. No margins on Photo.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, civil engineering, bridges, phillip island bridge opening 1969, black & white photograph, mrs helen jansson, second phillip island bridge 1969 -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Colour, Gus Gervasoni with the Gervasoni Crest, c1990, c1990
Gus Gervasoni's grandfather, Luigi Gervasoni, was born in San Gallo, Bergamo, Lombardy, Italy and joined his brothers in Australia in 1863. He settled at Yandoit Creek, where Gus was born to George Gervasoni and Anne Pedretti. Gus Gervasoni stands beside the Gervasoni crest in his Hepburn Springs house. gus gervasoni, gervasoni crest -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - AULSEBROOK COLLECTION: DAI GUM SAN WAX MUSEUM ADVERTISEMENT BOOKLET
Aulsebrook Collection: Dai Gum San wax Museum Advertisement booklet -temporary location booklet (Temperance Hall, View St., Bendigo) -A5 booklet, 2 pages, -price, opening times, contact details and extensive description on how the wax figures came about and what is at the museum -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 15/6/46
Letter #2 written from Allan Quinn to Maria in which Allan expresses his concern for Marias health and depicts his time spent in Sweden.These letters are of historical, social and interpretive significance as they provide information about the life of a seaman during the mid 20th century. Two letters in one envelope. Letter 1; two page letter (0328.A1-A2) written on 15/06/46 from Sweden from Allan to his grandmother. Letter 2; single page (0328.A3) written on lined paper in black ink on a Thursday, no date given, from Lithgow, New South Wales.Envelope: "Mrs E. Logan/Mrs S. Quinn/San Lorenzo/63 Ocean Beach/Manly N.S.W/Australia" Three stamps in right hand cornerallan quinn, mission to seafarers, sweden, 1946 -
Ballarat Diocesan Historical Commission
Ceremonial trowel, trowel, c.1929
Catholic Mass, was celebrated in the old Kaniva hall prior to the opening of this Catholic church at Kaniva in 1929 it represents the expansion taking place in the west Wimmera.Bone handled, gold plated inscribed ceremonial trowel.Presented to the Rt Rev Dr Foley on the laying of the Foundation Stone Roman Catholic Church Kaniva by the architect Lionel de San Miguel 29-12-29.kaniva, catholic, foley, trowel, church, san miguel, thomas gaunt. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Parry, Bill, We Were There In The R.A.R.: Duty First, Royal Australian Regiment(Copy 1)
This book has been dedicted to the men of the R.A.R. the past serving, the present serving and the ones who have sadly been killed in action or passed away.This book has been dedicted to the men of the R.A.R. the past serving, the present serving and the ones who have sadly been killed in action or passed away.australia. army. royal australian regiment - history, royal australian regiment -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper clippings, 18/11/1938
Letters to The Countryman newspaperLetter to newspaper by Richard A Grayden expressing gratitude for the promise of a bridge connecting San Remo and Phillip Island and expressing approval of the political party the V. C. P. and a letter from J O Edhouse expressing the same sentiments. The writers are the President and Secretary respectively of the Phillip Island Bridge League.local history, documents, newspapers, bridges, phillip island, black & white newspaper clipping, richard a grayden, j o edhouse, phillip island bridge league -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - GOLDEN DRAGON MUSEUM COLLECTION: DAI GUM SAN VILLAGE PROJECT
Brochure with cover in red and yellow depicting a Chinese village and some Chinese characters and in English project Dai Gum San Village. Inside details of the project and how to invest in it. On the back the words: you will be proud to be among those making this project a reality and you will profit from it. A positive reason for positive action.bendigo, chinese, dragon museum -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Newhaven punt and Nobbies tea house, 1928, 1929
Historical4 A4 photocopies of black & white photos. A large bus on a punt with a person onboard. A small boat with 2 men towing the punt. Land in the background. Wooden building with a group of 6 people standing outside, one looking through telescope.with sloping roof and sign Ye Olde Tea House. Set on barren headland, sea in background with 2 small outbuildngs and a car parked beside building. Other photos show group of cars parked near the same building or on barren headland.A bus Dick Grayden built to transport his large family about 1928. Punt crossing from Newhaven to San Remo. Original tea house at Nobbies. 1929phillip island punt, richard grayden, the nobbies kiosk, point grant, motor car -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Medal - Marine Corps Medallion
Circular Medal Gold-colored edge, red center surrounding Marine Corps insignia badge (obverse) Gold-colored with multi-colored "MCRD" insignia/badge (reverse) "Marine Corps Recruit Depot; Leadership and Teamwork; San Diego" (obverse) "Headquarters And Service Battalion; The Making of Marines" "We Support" above MCRD badge/shield (reverse) -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, circa 1900
Backs of two figures seated on beach. To left of them a sedan car and several people. Behind car water and pier. Between pier and punt on extreme right an anchored masted sailing boat. One car already on punt. View of San Remo in background.Beach, Jetty and Punt. View of hills in backgroundlocal history, photography, photographs, slides, film, jetties, punt san remo, black & white photograph, miss elms san remo -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, Gervasoni Family, c1965
George Gervasoni was the Australian born son of Luigi Paolo Gervasoni of San Gallo, and Australian born Eliza Ritzau . Anne Pedretti was the Australian born daughter of Martino Pedretti of Brusio, Switzerland, and Australian born Regina Ind, daughter of Pentonvillian convict George Ind.Black and white photograph of seven of the eight children of George Gervasoni and Anne Pedretti. .Back left to right: Bert, Jim, Jack. Mick, Tom. Front left to right: Larry, Ivy, Gus. Missing Una.bert gervasoni, gus gervasoni, ivy gervasoni, tom gervasoni, mick gervasoni, michael paul gervasoni, larry gervasoni -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Chairman's Report upon his Visit to Europe and America in connection with Electric Tramways 1923", 1924
Report - black Rexene cloth card covers, 28 pages (including blank end and glued papers), sewn binding one section titled "Chairman's Report upon his Visit to Europe and America in connection with Electric Tramways 1923". Title gold blocked. Details Alex Cameron's 1923 visit to America, Great Britain and the Continent of Europe in connection (note different spelling to the cover) with electric tramways. In particular it was to investigate the question of the use of Conduit systems. Visited San Francisco, Los Angeles, Kansas City, St Louis, Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, New York and Washington. Then to London, Paris, Brussels. Also attended the Municipal Tramways Association conference held in Portsmouth, August 1923. His conclusions - conduit system not desirable, and the need to regulate buses from competition with tramways. Has an appendix extracts of numerous reports, letters and papers about the various issues. Report dated 29th Oct. 1924. Second copy from the McComb collection added 5-1-2017 - scanned to a pdf - text readable when opened in Adobe format.Has a lable on the first page, "Plan & EPA Library M0036390" Second copy - has Mr. Lormer in the top left and right hand comers.trams, tramways, trams, tramways, mmtb, conduit systems, tramways, conversion, electrification, europe, usa