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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. THE GOLD LICENCE, c1857
Diggers & Mining. The gold licence. The Government Camp. S T Gill del. The Government Camp, Creswick, 1857. Shows Commissioner's Camp at Creswick and some of the mining sights. Markings: 45 994.LIF. 4. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - JOHN JONES COLLECTION: ENVELOPE, 11th October, 1922
White envelope with blue Legislative Assembly Victoria emblem on the back flap. It has 'Honi soit qui maly pense' printed in a circle in the centre. On the front is written: Mr Wallace with Compliments from S ? (illegible). 11/10/22.ephemera, mementoes, correspondence, john jones collection - envelope, mr wallace, legislative assembly victoria -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - BENDIGO HOTEL COLLECTION: NEWSPAPER ARTICLES ON VARIOUS BENDIGO HOTELS
A series of newspaper articles on various Bendigo hotels. The hotels mentioned are: Old Boundary Hotel, Brougham Arms Hotel, British and American Hotel, Belmont Hotel, Black Swan Hotel, Harney;s Bendigo Hotel, Gold Mines Hotelbendigo, hotel, list -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet - THEATRES COLLECTION: THETRICAL TRADITIONS STAGE AND SCREEN IN BENDIGO
Small pamphlet advertising a post office gallery exhibition titled: ''Theatrical traditions - stage & screen in Bendigo'' 16 October 2015, 14 March 2016. On the front a lady in a white dress possibly from the 1920's holding a flute.entertainment, theatre, post office gallery -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Pamphlet, South Pacific Electric Railway, SPER - invitation and information, 1960
A folder pamphlet inviting inspection and participation to South Pacific Electric Railway Museum at National Park - 4 photos, outlining future plans, etc. folds into 3 portions - gives list of trams held at the time - early 60's.trams, tramways, tramway museums, sydney, tramcars, preservation -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, John Phillips, early 1970s
Night photograph of single truckers 26 (front) and 28 parked in City Loop, with lights on. Taken early 1970's. Two cars parked kerb, Holden and a Morris Minor, with parking meters. In rear is the buildings of Edments Hartleys, and Patersons.trams, tramways, ballarat, sturt st., city loop , tram 26, 28 -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Cr. D.S.M. Norris, Mayor [of Kew] 1943-4, ca. 1944
Kew achieved independence from the Boroondara Roads Board in 1860. As a new municipality, its first three leaders were designated as chairmen. On becoming a borough in 1863, its leaders were identified as mayors. The earliest photographs date from ca.1906, when the Town of Kew commissioned the noted local photographer Josiah E Barnes to produce standardised portraits of former mayors to be displayed in the Mayoral Chamber of the Town Hall. The collection also includes photographs by other well-known photographic studios such as Burlington Studios, Melba – Melbourne, Stuart Tompkins, Spencer Shier and Talma & Co. The majority of mounts identify the photographer. Eighty photographs are housed in their original frames.This portrait is one of a series of mounted and framed photographic portraits of mayors and town clerks of the former Borough, Town and City of Kew. The portraits were transferred by the City of Kew to the Kew Historical Society in March 1989. A Significance Assessment in 2018, funded by the National Library of Australia confirmed the historic, and often artistic significance of the series.Framed portrait of a mayor of Kew. The mounting and framing of the photograph follows a typical layout or style in that each is framed in dark wood, glazed, and laid down on an inscribed board. The inscription identifies the name of the mayor and the year/s that he/she served.mayors of kew (vic), australian photographers - c stuart tompkins, cr. d. s. m. norris, kew (vic.) — municipal collection -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative, Ellis Collection, 1930s
Negative (120) of a Grip car body in a park with a family sitting on the tram. Could be the Ellis family. Caption to donation sheet says Edwards Lake, Reservoir late 1930's. See image htd3621i1 and i2 for an image of Inspector Ellis.trams, tramways, cable trams, edwards lake, grip tram, reservoir, tram 394? -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document, "Phone Numbers", 1980s
List - Telephone or Phone numbers - 3 cards - laminated into heavy plastic, head "New D/S" - District Superintendent - list phone numbers for Malvern Depot, Head Office, signal boxes, Emergency Services, depots and other locations.trams, tramways, telephones, malvern depot, head office -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - 21st birthday party in Princes Street house, c.1960
Shirley & Stan GRIFFITHS at Muriel's 21st birthday party in Princes Street, Port Melbourne. One of eleven digital images of the Nash family's migration to Australia & their time at the Fishermens''s Bend Migrant Hostel & their home at 319 Princes Street.immigration, fishermens bend migrant hostel, nash family, princes street, shirley griffiths, stan griffiths -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Garden outside Nash family hut Fishermens''s Bend Migrant Hostel, c.1955
Girl weeding garden outside Nash family hut Fishermen's Bend Migrant Hostel. One of eleven digital images of the Nash family's migration to Australia & their time at the Fishermens''s Bend Migrant Hostel & their home at 319 Princes Street.immigration, fishermens bend migrant hostel, nash family, princes street -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Letter, Ballarat Junior Technical School: Letter from Laurie Keane, Secretary of the R.S.S. & A.I.L.A., Ballarat re scholarship results, 1958
Letter from Laurie Keane, Honorary Secretary of 20th District Board of the R.S.S.& A.I.L.A. Ballarat. It is to notify the winners of the Scholarships awarded for 1958 - Paul Callinan of St Patrick's College and Master M J McDonald of Ballarat Junior Technical School R S S & A I L A stands for Returned Soldiers', Sailors' & Airmen's Imperial League of Australia. This became shortened to the R S L - Returned Services League.1 cream page, typedballarat junior technical school, head master, l garner, scholarships, r s s & a i l a, returned soldiers' sailors' & airmen's league of australia, paul callinan, st patrick's college, m j mcdonald, laurie keans, honorary secretary -
Orbost & District Historical Society
fence post, 1840's
This fence post is from the original Snowy River Station stock yards which were where "Merindah" stands today. It was probably owned by the Marshall family at the time of transfer to "Merindah" in 1985. It was lifted out by Geoff Stevenson with a bucket on a tractor in 1986. The post was originally twice the length. The Snowy River Station was established in 1842 by Peter Imlay. In 1845 the land was sold to Norman MCLeod who named the area Orbost. After financial difficulties in the 1870's the run was taken over by W.J.Clarke and known as Orbost Station.Peter Imlay established the first white settlement in 1842 settling on the eastern side of the Snowy River where the township of Orbost now stands. This settlement was the Snowy River Station. A corner post from a post and rail fence. It is possibly made of red box.. On one side are three rectangular sections cut out with a similar one on the other sides. The post is hollow and has metal staples in the sides for attaching wires.orbost-station mcleod fence-post -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Textile - Wedding dress, Miss Hedrick's dress Shop, 1940's
Through the address on the box, this dress has a local connection. Miss Mavis Hedrick operated a dress salon at 162 Liebig St Warrnambool in the 1940's. Her parents lived at various houses in Warrnambool, including Skene, Spence and Princess Sts. She married John William Freeman in 1942 and left Warrnambool some time after that date. From wedding reports of the day it doesn't seem that this is Miss Hedrick's wedding dress. It seems more likely that it was purchased from her frock salon in Liebig St Warrnambool.While the owner and original wearer of this dress has eluded us, the dress has a strong link to Warrnambool through the original box with its identifying labels. The dress is very much in the style of the era of Miss Hedrick's dress shop..This cream silk wedding dress and slip was donated in original cardboard box with the address written in large letters on the front. The dress is cream silk with gold metallic trim in two lines across the bodice.There are silk covered buttons on the front and back of the bodice and it has a high rounded V neckline.It has long lily point sleeves .There is a side opening with hook and eye fastening.The skirt is cut on the cross and a small train flows from the back of the dress. A simple A line slip accompanies the dress. It has ribbon shoulder straps and the top is edged in a fine narrow lace. The large box is rectangular and grey in colour. The addressee's name is written in large lettering in black (possibly crayon) . A label is pasted to the top right hand corner. A Victorian Railways stamp is loose with the item.On the Box : Miss Hedrick Frock Salon Warrnambool On Label in top RH corner: Mollard & Williams 238 Flinders Lane Melbourne. Stamp: Victorian Railways Parcel stamp 8d Melbournewarrnambool, 1940's wedding dress, mavis hedrick, mollard and williams, 238 flinders lane melbourne, miss hedricks frock salon -
Bendigo Military Museum
Flag - Flag of the Royal Australian Survey Corps, Mid to late 1970's
Survey Corps Flags of this type were produced mid to late 1970's and distributed to all Survey Corps Units. This flag was issued to the Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo and flew during daylight hours on the Unit flag pole at Fortuna Villa for many years. The flag was ceremonially marched out of the gate on the day that the Army Survey Regiment was disbanded in 1996. Leading the flag bearer party is the Commanding Officer of the Army Survey Regiment LTCol Duncan Burns followed by the band of the Fortuna Pipes and Drums.A full size Corps Flag, purple with 18cm horizontal white stripe. Multi-coloured Survey Corps Badge (less scroll) in the centre of the flag. White header with grommets top and bottom.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Tin Tea Pyramids Blend, early 1900's
This early 1900's tin which contained loose leaf blended tea was imported into Australia by those tea merchants who wanted to provide the Australian tea drinkers with quality tea. It could well be early Lipton distributors to both city and rural clients and consumers. This was in a period when most rural families were heavy tea drinkers. It was well before the introduction of coffee as a drink (especially instant) for the early morning, after meals and general "drink any time" pick me up beverage.This relatively large tea tin marks a period in time when loose leaf tea was in great demand and large quantities were not only used by families but also restaurants, workers mess halls and remote large rural families. The ability to obtain a quick tea supply in semi remote rural areas such as the Kiewa Valley was not possible due to the factors of all weather road access and the economics of traders going out of their way. Stocking up with important beverages, such as tea, was a "one of those things" that early rural communities had to endure with. Bulk storage tins such as this item were not only a requirement but also offered storage for other household items. This usefulness was not overlooked by the "canny" rural family.This large metal tin container was specifically manufactured for the kitchens requiring a bulk storage "bin" type of loose leaf tea content. When emptied, it could also be used as a general kitchen storage container for other bulk consumables.On the front side and in the background, there are three sketches of Egyptian pyramids(increasing in size from left to right). At the forefront there is a camel "train" loaded with supplies and handlers, making their way over the sandy desert going towards a large sign(in a freehand script) "PYRAMIDS BLEND". The left side "Specially Selected" and underneath "PURE TEAS" below this and within a circle is the figure of a Geisha clad of Asian appearance (with a fan in a raised hand with boxes(of varying sizes) around her. All these are in (off white design and wording on a green background. On the back in green print on off white background "PYRAMIDS BLEND" and underneath "OF SPECIALLY SELECTED PURE TEAS". On either side are columns of similar print. To the left "THESE UNRIVALLED BLENDS ARE GUARANTEED TO CONTAIN ONLY PURE TEAS".To the right "SPECIALLY SELECTED FROM THE CHOICE GROWTHS OF CHINA INDIAN & CEYLON". Below both columns is "for delicacy & fragrance of flavor, combined with great strength, and are confidently recommended to the public as the best values in teas obtainable" On the last side is a sketch of an " Indian encircled, holding a staph with palm trees in the background and four tea containers on his left, with "PYRAMID BLEND" as a subject heading. There are two Oxen pulling a two wheeled cart with a load of six large boxes. On lid and barely readable "FIVE POUNDS NET"loose leaf tea containers, food storage tins, kitchen tidies -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Book- History of SEC at Kiewa x2, Technical History of the Kiewa Hydro Scheme, circa 1960's
This book of planning and construction details covers the first detailed records the Kiewa Hydro Electricity Scheme of 1919 (ORIGINAL), 1958 (2nd Modified Plan) to the last general plan of 1961. It is an excellent overview of one of Australia's greatest construction projects (along with the Snowy River Hydro Scheme). This book highlights in detail the planning, programming and construction phases throughout the life of the construction from 1919 onwards until the 1960's. There were a few copies made using carbon paper and a type writer on foolscap paper.This book with its Parts A to D, photographs and plans/tables is very significant to the Kiewa Valley region as it details "the bones" of one of Australia's greatest construction projects that was undertaken by Governments that had the foresight and the will to undertake such a costly and environmentally imposing project for the benefit of their states and their country. This project was at a time when financial and security pressures where at a high and fluctuating level. This project was the major contributor to the expansion and diversity of non rural activities within the region. It was directly and indirectly the cause of better transportation avenues, tourism and the lifting of the regions natural facilities to sustain an ever increasing long term and short term population.This large hard (thick cover) book has both front and back sides fastened to the spine by two brass screw on pins. The book title, author/compiler and the commissioning organisation (STATE ELECTRICITY COMMISSION OF VICTORIA) together with the SEC Vic emblem are all embossed in gold script.The spine is also embossed with the title. The book contains 396 pages consisting of the 390 pages which are the duplicate(carbon copy) of the original type written pages and 6 pages of site plans. Sprinkled throughout the book are 36 original photographs of various stages of construction. There are also 17 sketches/plans scattered throughout and 22 tables.Title "KIEWA HYDRO ELECTRICITY SCHEME TECHNICAL HISTORY" author and compiler "H.H.C.WILLIAMS" below this "STATE ELECTRICITY COMMISSION OF VICTORIA"kiewa hydro electricity scheme, victorian state electricity commission, history, proposals, kiewa scheme's plans, book, h.h.c. williams -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Rod Fishing, circa early 1900's
This bamboo fishing rod was used in the mid to late 1900's and demonstrates that local production of recreational fishing poles was at a high level and their demand was high. Imported recreational sporting goods from either the United Kingdom, the United States of America or Asia countries was due to the larger lead up times from these suppliers and the greater import costs from slower ocean supply ships. It was only after World War II that the trade influx from other countries has supplied cheaper goods. This recreational fishing pole is highly significant to the Kiewa Valley as it demonstrates that recreational fishing has been evolved from the need to supply a balanced diet by the early pioneer families of fish from the major Kiewa rivers. The ability of the Kiewa Valley rivers to provide a good fishing environment (high protein diet) for both early indigenous families and early pioneers was the important food source that provided for a balanced diet and the higher level of nutritious development of both body and mind. This two piece wooden fishing Rod is made from bamboo shafts or poles, one length thicker than the other. The smaller diameter shaft is the top end and fits into the longer thicker shaft at a stainless steel tube end.The smaller shaft has a stainless steel reinforcement ring where both shafts fit together. At the bottom end of the thick shaft is a black rubber "stopper" or "foot". There are two stainless steel rings, each with a reel holding "bulge" which allows for the the reel's "prongs" to be secured. The top ring has a greater diameter allowing it to move up and down the shaft/pole to secure the top "prong" firmly onto the shaft/pole.recreation, river, rod, fishing, industry, fish -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Postcard - Flinders Street Station - Z and SW5 class trams, Australian Souvenirs and Marketing Pty Ltd, mid 1980's
Postcard - image of Flinders Street Railway Station, corner of Swanston Street with a green and yellow Z1 class tram and SW5 779 in the view. Based on photo of the Z class tram has been painted in The Met colours, photo mid 1980's. Tram 779 has a The Met sticker over the former MMTB logo. It was withdrawn during Oct. 1989 and sold during 1990. There are advertisements for Fish Paste and Canon typewriters. Produced by Australian Souvenirs and Marketing Pty Ltd of Moorabbin. Has an AMS logo.Demonstrates an iconic Melbourne image, Flinders Street Station with trams during the changeover from the MMTB to The Met.Postcard colour - Flinders St Station - Australian Souvenirs & Marketing Pty Ltd, card No. 40-03-1007trams, tramways, flinders street station, swanston street, z class tram, tram 779, sw5 class tram, the met -
Orbost & District Historical Society
collar box
Collar boxes were used for the storage of the stiff, starched collars that were sold as a separate item to collarless shirts. These were fastened by collar studs, on the front and back. These collarswere in vogue from the late 1800's to around the 1920'sA round black collar box containing 2 collars. Collars are of a stiff white material and have pointed ends.On lid in gold writing "Collars Made in England"costume collars container -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Letter - South Caulfield Hebrew Congregation
A letter dated 30 March 1977 to Mr John Wells from Rabbi S. Rudzki thanking John concerning material for John’s book on City of Caulfield. There attached Rabbi. S. Rudzki contact details if anything further is required.wells john. c, south caulfield hebrew congregation, rudzki s rabbi, leopold street, south caulfield, city of caulfield -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (Item) - Jindivik Mk3A Flight Manual Target Aircraft
Description: 2 Photographs - 1 Factory staff 1- Inside Factory Original Photos taken late 1920's/ early 1930's Negative number 6092 11/4/1956 CAC P/L Level of Importance: . -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Documents - British Air Commission, Washington C. T. B. 40 Mustang III Flight Tests & Operational Suitability Te
Historical Details: . Description: Date: Jan 1944 Author: British Air Commisson, U. S. A Publisher: British Air Commisson U. S. A Pages: 55 Binding: Permanent/Soft Keywords: File No. 153A. Level of Importance: National -
Vision Australia
Slide - Image, Talma, Side view of St Kilda Road building, circa 1900
Lantern slide of RVIB taken from the front right hand side garden. The right front side of the building is shown, along with towers, and the garden is filled with trees and bushes. Circa 1880's-1910's given the size of the plants.Lantern slide of St Kilda Road buildingroyal victorian institute for the blind, buildings -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, Elanora account books 1950-1970s
This book lists names and sums either spent or paid by them. Unfortunately there is no title or page titles that refer to why these amounts were tallied, however it is believed to be from the Elanora Home in Brighton, possibly between 1950's and 1970's.1 book listing names and sums of various peoplecorporation records, elanora home (brighton) -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Machine - Adding machine, 1955 c
Includes power cable and paper docket roll, converted from Imperial to Decimal in 1969, bought from Australian Paper Mills 1955c by donor, used in Lakes Entrance Caravan Park and Traralgon during 1960's and 1970'sElectric Adding machine, grey case sits on black rubble pad, 9 rows of 6 keyscommerce, office equipment, stationery -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book, Education Department of Victoria, The School Paper-1896-1898-Education Department, 1896-1898
The School paper, a monthly publication of the Victorian Education Department, was first introduced into Victorian schools in 1896 for Class III, in response to a perceived need for locally edited and published schoolbooks on Australian topics. The readers were core reading for schoolchildren and contained local content and material written by local authors.Hardcover. Book has a green cover. The title is in gold lettering on the front cover and spine. The publisher is also on the front cover.non-fictionThe School paper, a monthly publication of the Victorian Education Department, was first introduced into Victorian schools in 1896 for Class III, in response to a perceived need for locally edited and published schoolbooks on Australian topics. The readers were core reading for schoolchildren and contained local content and material written by local authors.victorian education department, school papers, history -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Post Card, The Rose Stereographs
Donated by S Serpell of Serpell & Reid families, Sandringham.Black & White postcard of a man in a horse drawn jinker on pathway looking out to The Nobbies, Phillip Island. Little dog in front of the horse.The Rose Series P 666. Looking to The Nobbies, Phillip Island, Victoria. Letter on back from Eileen to Dick describing her happy times on holiday and sending Christmas Greetings.the nobbies phillip island, nobbies road, horse & jinker, s serpell -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Post Card, Kodak
Donated by S Serpell of Serpell & Reid families, Sandringham.Black & White postcard of the Rhyll Jetty with houses in the background. Some people at the end of the pier.Rhyll, Phillip islandrhyll jetty, rhyll phillip island, s serpell -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Post Card, Kodak
Donated by S Serpell of Serpell and Reid families, Sandringham.Black & White postcard of a young penguin approaching a mutton bird chick sitting on the grass among the rushes.young penguin and young mutton bird, wildlife - penguins, wildlife - mutton birds, s serpell