Friendly Societies originated in the industrial areas of the United Kingdom. The first society in Victoria was formed in 1839 and by 1913 more than half of the Victorian population was insured by Friendly Societies in some fashion. The societies were financed by Members' subscriptions and offered health benefits and other welfare services, before these services were provided by the government. Doctors were paid by the societies to treat members free of charge, and Dispensaries were established to provide members with subsidised quality medicines. The Sunshine and District Friendly Societies Dispensary was established on the 1st of March 1930 with a membership of 896, and it was located in Sun Crescent Sunshine. The membership grew to 1052 within 4.5 years, and the number of prescriptions dispensed in the 6 months prior to November 30,1935 totalled 10,535. The Dispenser was Mr. C. H. Semmens. Most Friendly Societies operated democratically with office bearers changed regularly to prevent power cliques. The Sunshine Dispensary appears to have operated in the same way as the societies that owned it. The Advocate of 10 July 1936 reports that the seven newly elected office bearers or delagates were from the Friendly Societies; A.N.A., M.U.I.O.O.F., P.A.F.S., and G.U.O.O.F. The names of all the seven people can be found on the Honour Board, indicating that they each have served at least one term as President of the Sunshine Dispensary. The health professions and the Labour Governments of the 1940's wanted to see the involvement of Friendly Societies in health care broken. The Commonwealth Free Medicine Plan appears to have been drawing customers away from Friendly Societies Dispensaries in general. The Sunshine Dispensary placed several advertisements in the Sunshine Advocate during late 1950 urging members to remain loyal to it. By the 1980's the increase in entrepreneurial clinics and the availability of take away medicine helped to vastly diminish the involvement of Friendly Societies in health care provision. The 1936 Sunshine Advocate refers to the Sunshine and District United Friendly Societies Dispensary, with the same office bearers as the Presidents on the Honour Board but on which the 'United' is missing from the name of the Dispensary. The 1950 advertisements were placed by Sunshine U.F.S. Dispensary of 23 Sun Crescent. It is thought that all three names refer to the same business, but the writer stands to be corrected. The above is a compilation of information sourced from Sunshine Advocates published in January and July 1936, and in September, October and November 1950. It also draws on an article written by Elizabeth Willis and published online by the the Department of History (University of Melbourne), and on an article written by Mr. Bill Kelly of the Australian Friendly Societies Pharmacies Association, and also on an article by Museum Victoria Australia. Corrections to what has been written are welcome from interested readers.The Honour Board provides a historical record of the Presidents that served 61 terms on the Board of the Sunshine and District Friendly Societies Dispensary. It also provides a reminder that when a government does not adequately look after the welfare needs of its citizens, the people can band together to find ways of helping each other. The Sunshine Dispensary no longer exists, and a more recently established Community Pharmacy which operated in Hampshire Road could not compete against the discount pharmacies that have taken over. These new pharmacies sell a wide range of profitable product lines, as well as dispensing traditional prescription medications.Brown stained wood particle board with picture frame type edging. The board has six straight sides however it is not typical hexagon shaped. The top is composed of three straight short edges to give an almost rounded edge to an otherwise oblong shaped bottom section. On the board in gold coloured lettering are the names of 'brothers' and 'sisters' who served a total of 61 terms as PRESIDENTS of the SUNSHINE AND DISTRICT FRIENDLY SOCIETIES DISPENSARY, which was established on the 1st of March 1930. Eight of the men served more than one term with BRO. I. MILLER serving four terms, and BRO. F. RICHER serving three. The three women SISTER. I. REWELL, SISTER. C. JOHNSON, and SISTER. M.S. ARMSTRONG served one term each. There is no indication of when each person served, but it is believed that the term length was around six months and that the list is in chronological order. This conclusion results from seeing that BRO. W. ROONEY is the 11th listed President, and that the Sunshine Advocate of 10 July 1936 states that he was elected as the new President.sunshine and district friendly societies dispensary, honour board, 1st march 1930, 1/3/1930, sunshine u.f.s. dispensary, semmens, rooney, miller, richer, armstrong, rewell, johnson

Surgical tape or medical tape is a type of pressure-sensitive adhesive tape used in medicine and first aid to hold a bandage or other dressing onto a wound. These tapes usually have a hypoallergenic adhesive which is designed to hold firmly onto skin, dressing materials, and underlying layers of tape, but to remove easily without damaging the skin. Surgical tape is often white because it contains zinc oxide, which is added to help prevent infections. In 1845, Dr. Horace Day made the first crude surgical tape. It was created by combining India rubber, pine gum, turpentine, litharge (a yellow lead oxide), and turpentine extract of cayenne pepper and then applying that mixture to strips of fabric. It was the first “rubber-based” adhesive tape called Leukoplast for the German company Beiersdorf AG. Larger scale manufacturing of similar medical tapes began in 1874 by Robert Wood Johnson and George Seaburg in East Orange, NJ. (Johnson & Johnson Pty). 1921, Earle Dickson, who bought cotton for Johnson & Johnson, fixed a piece of gauze to some cloth backed tape and the first Band-Aid ® was invented. A roll of white adhesive surgical tape on a metal reel width 2cmaround wheel: ADHESIVE TAPE MANUFACTURED / MINDS MAKES REPAIRS Symbol of a butterfly in centre medical dressings, early settlers, moorabbin, cheltenham. bentleigh, johnson & johnson pty ltd, adhesive surgical tape,

By referring to Cat No 7237.2 will bring all items associated with Thompsons.1. Single sheet of paper. From Thompson's Engineering & Pipe Co Ltd to Ordnance Factory Maribyrnong. A/c Ministry of Munitions. Titled - mechanical tests - Test on 25 PDR Breech rings. Rings NR (1790-1793). Dated 26 March 1943. 2. Tensile tests on material for 95 (loose) Barrel forgings for 25 PDR Gun Howitzers. From Thompson's to Commonwealth of Australia - Ministry of Munitions. Barrel 14236/1 (Y2) - Barrel 635/3 - Dated 18 Feb 1942.1. Top has name "Mr. Johnson" written. In the middle is an unidentifiable signature dated 26-3-1943. Bottom has (??) Martin. 2. At bottom signed off by (??) Martin.25 pdr, thompson's castlemaine, ordnance factory maribyrnong.

Used on Ade Monsbourgh's Recorder in Ragtime album of 1956 described by Bruce Johnson as "a unique exercise in jazz on recorder."The significance of this recorder lies in it being both an early example of recorder making in Australia and its connection with internationally recognised Australian jazz musician Ade Monsbourgh. The Pan company was the first to produce recorders in Australia. It was established by jazz musicians Ade Monsbourgh and Don Roberts in the Melbourne suburb of Hawthorn, Victoria in 1951. The company manufactured affordable wooden recorders for school students. Instruments such as this were made using local timbers and featured an innovative section of the mouthpiece (the block unit or windway) which was removable and made of plastic, possibly to allow easier cleaning to occur for the sake of hygiene. It is unknown in what numbers these instruments were made. Ade Monsbourgh (1917-2006) was one of Australia's pioneering jazz musicians especially in the period following World War 2 when he played in Graeme Bell's band. As a talented and influential saxophonist he toured several countries, as well as playing with other leading Australian musicians including Bob and Len Barnard. He was awarded an Order of Australia for his services to music in 1992. Don 'Pixie' Roberts (b.1917) was also an early figure in the Australian jazz scene from the 1930s and, in particular, the Australian Jazz Convention of 1946. He also played with Graeme Bell's band. Alto Recorder belonging to Ade Monsbourghade monsbourgh, alto recorder

Donated by Dr Lorna Lloyd-Green before 1997 (according to hard copy catalogue record by Helen Johnson.)Surgical auroscope kit with attachments, in black storage box. Manufacturer's label inside box reads 'Gowllands'. Box is lined with purple satin. Kit consists of base handle, three ophthalmoscopic attachments and a gauge.

Item with the collection of Cyril John JOHNSON VX 36298 died as a POW of the Japanese. Refer 3144 for his service history.Medal, Australian Prisoner of War, set on a black cardboard backing.PRISONER OF WARmedals, military, prisoners of war

Item with the collection of Cyril John JOHNSON VX 36298 died as a POW of the Japanese. Refer 3144 for his service history.Badge, circular, Mothers & Widows, depicting a woman with wreath. Under via 2 small links is a clasp with 1 star depicting 1 son lost in the war.On front: FOR AUSTRALIA On rear: A17189 AMOR SYDNEYbadges, military, sacrifice

Journalist Trish Lewinski became a member of the University of Ballarat External Relations staff in February 1998. She died after surgical complications on 19 July 1999.Four items relating to Super 8 film making. .1) Nalcom Super-* Synchro Zoom Camera, in black vinyl .2) Johnson Monolight photoflood camera attachment, without bulb .3) Eumig 604 Super8 Film camera .4) A set of 8 reels of film, of various sizes Gift of John Jenkinson in memory of his daughter, Trish Lewinskisuper 8, super-8, film making, movie making, trish lewinski, super-8 camera, camera, film, photographic equipment

Black and white photograph of the Golden Square Primary School Aths Champs, dated Nov. 2nd 1970. Photograph taken under a tree. The names of the twelve boys are: Terry Howe, Mark Bateman, Peter McConville, John Miller, Danny Potter, Russell Harvey, Andrew Firman, Clifford Doherty, Stewart Johnson, Clifford Rowe, Norman Rowe and Glen Michell.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square laurel street p.s. collection - photograph aths champs, terry howe, mark bateman, peter mcconville, john miller, danny potter, russell harvey, andrew firman, clifford doherty, stewart johnson, clifford rowe, norman rowe, glen michell

Rob Upson collection small black and white photo - The fountain (Bendigo Vic) Early 1900's photo showing the fountain. In the background is a large sign Morley Johnson Carpets Linoleum -Mitchell St, another sign Matthews Bros. The lower half of the photo is clear of traffic or pedestrians. Two horse troughs are shown near the fountain. Cars are parked near the buildings.photograph, building

Handwritten extracts from the Johnsons Reef Ext'd G. M. C. Mine Manager, Wm. Stubbs Report dated Aug. 7th 1888, 12-2-1895 and Aug 2nd 1892. Report mentions an accident caused by the trucker neglecting to fasten the truck in the cage, cost of sinking the shaft and selling a second-hand whip-pole to Mr. Liddle for one pound.document, gold, mining reports, mining reports, johnsons reef ext'd g m c mine manager's report, wm stubbs, j stubbs, the constellation coy, mr liddle

Back Row: 1. ?, 2. Jack Watson, 3. Pop McKay, 4. Jim Scott, 5. William Bowtell, 6. Charlie Johnson, 7. ?, 8. Peter Young, 9. Charlie D'Alton. Front Row: 1. Pat McKay ?, 2. Fred Johnson, 3. Butts Waldron (driver), 4. Tommy Carr, 5. Bill McKeon, 6. Dudley Whelan.Photo shows road gang in front of Time Keeper's Hut, at back of school. Fifteen men - some standing, others kneeling in front of canvas tents.people, road gang

Black and white photograph of the first WHS principal, taken at a reunion in 1965, mounted on board. Accompanied by a caption.Caption reads: The first headmaster was Mr F.W. Johnson a first class administrator and an inspiring teacher of science. His normal rebuke for a minor lapse was to call the transgressor, ' you silly fellow', but he had heavier ammunition for the more accomplished villains. (From High Tide 1965.) On back of photograph: Mr F. W. Johnson, first headmaster at WHS 1915-1927. Photo taken 1965 Golden Jubilee.williamstown high school, 1965, principals, mr f.w. johnson

This card was presented to Bruce Morris on his retirement as editor of the Warrnambool Standard newspaper in 1968. The signatures on the card are those people who worked closely with him (the editorial staff?) on the newspaper. Bruce Morris (1903-1986) was the grandson of George Lance, well-known in Warrnambool in the 19th century as an artist, writer and musician who was deeply involved in the establishment of the Warrnambool Art Gallery. Bruce Morris was the staff training superintendent at Myer in Melbourne during the 30s and 40s. In 1946 he became the editor of the Warrnambool Standard and remained there until 1968. For 22 years he observed and recorded the events that affected the lives of the local people. He was noted for his historical articles (mostly with the initials BBM) and continued to write these articles for the Standard until the year he died. This card is of interest as a memento of Bruce Morris, one of Warrnambool’s important historians. This is a buff-colured card folded over to make a leaflet with a sheet of white paper folded over in the middle of the leaflet. The front cover has gold ornamentation and gold printing. There are a printing of a verse and eleven signatures in blue on the inside paper. ‘Ron Oakley, E. Fitzhenry, Eileen T, Horne, Don Burnett, Mac Jeffers, Peter Robertson, Terry Daffy, David Ferguson, Bruce Johnson, Ron Armstrong, Jim Ewing.’brue morris, warrnambool, warrnambool standard editors, history of warrnambool

Photos of the LILARealism, historicalBlack & white photograph of the C Jurgens' Couta boat "LILA" under way at Fisherman's Pier, QueenscliffeOn the reverse - "P1A48 - Boat in front C Jurgens LILA at Fisherman's Pier - couta boat (on R) MOYNE - built W Blunt, Geelong owner Gus Johnson from B Richards"

Cadre staff were regular soldiers posted to CMF Regiments for instructional purposes.Rare photo of the Cadre staff togetherBlack and White photograph of nine soldiers and one ' cut out ' being the 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Cadre staff. All are dressed in summer wear ' greens ', berets, belts, boots and gaiters. All are wearing medals or service ribbonsCadre staff: Front: WO11 Ford,, RSM Harris, WO1 Richards. Rear: Cpl. Plunkett, WO11 Woods, WO 11 Davis, WO11 Twomey, SGT Harmer, Cpl Johnson. "

The four people were guests at the official launch of the Alister Clark Memorial Rose Garden in Bulla, which took place on 12th December 1999. They are from L-R: John Burgess, Margaret and Edward Fanning, early Bulla residents and Mr. Johnson, grandson of James Stewart Johnson, who was the Chief Superintendent in the Victorian Colonial government and in 1864 established his vineyard and winery at 'Craiglee' in Sunbury.The Alister Clark Memorial Rose Garden at Bulla has many of the roses in it that Alister Clark developed on his 'Glenara' property at Bulla. A non-digital coloured photograph of lady and three men having a friendly conversation while standing in a garden. Parked cars and another building can be seen in the background.alister clark memorial rose garden, john burgess, margaret fanning, edward fanning, mr. johnson, bulla, rose gardens

Marie Johnson never knew her father. Private William King died of war wounds 5 months before she was born.News clipping, black text, colour image.marie johnson, william henry king, world war 1

Unused invitation from the St Kilda Mayor, Harry R Johnson, to a Ball at the St Kilda Town Hall on 5 July 1933White card, discoloured with age, printed on one side in black text and a blue City of St Kilda logost kilda mayoral function, st kilda balls, city of st kilda

A letter from A. Johnson, Public Lending Right, Australia Council to Patricia Davies (formerly Boyd), regarding a request for tracing authors or their heirs.Answered 10/9/79 in pen.

A bi-monthly magazine published by the Deaf Committee of the Adult Deaf and Dumb Society of Victoria. E. Johnson, Editor; H. Puddy, Manager'The Victorian Deaf' Newsletter is a significant publication as an historical record giving and insight into the people, activities and events of the Deaf Community in VictoriaVol. 2 No. 3, May and June 1931; Size 21.5cmHx14cmWclara e. frewin, clara e. briner, frank e. frewin, thomas briner, st mary's church kangaroo flat, rev j. e. frewin, deaf school cheefoo china, williamson, rev ernest frewin, st mathiaschurch of england richmond, theo frewin, e. r. peacock, h puddy, ernest j. d. abraham, alice graham, j. johnston, empson, blackburn home and farm committee, edwin johnson, deaf citizen, mens guild, womens guild, cricket, a. tyzzer, gillett, waters walters, rawson, mrs m. cross, freeman, mrs w. rees, jack mclaurin, mrs j. oortz, mrs taylor, h. smith, g. a. paquadin, w. henry,l. smith, lottie cotton, a. piper, ching, a. aird, marvel, c. joseph, knox, thomas, best, walsh, alf tyzzer, j. hunt, h gladman,

A bi-monthly magazine published by the Deaf Committee of the Adult Deaf and Dumb Society of Victoria. E. Johnson, Editor, H. Puddy, Manager'The Victorian Deaf' Newsletter is a significant publication as an historical record giving and insight into the people, activities and events of the Deaf Community in Victoria.Vol. 2 No. 2, April 1931; Size 21.5cmHx14cmWalice graham, fred kendall, maurice marks, warrie ashby, hennessey, len ashley, rev f. w. g. gilbey, karl pearson, edgar schuster, dr. kerr love, mcaleod yearsley, dr haslam, charles heath, helen keller, ida m tarbell, anne sullivan, womens guild, mens guild, lacrosse, solomon moss, lucy moss, allsop, sutherland, james gibson, mrs lawson, mrs muir, ashby, maloney, e. rose, g. mortimer, c. hunt, j. mason, r. white, e. rainesw. h. crush, a. aird, v. wilson, h. s. nathan, halliday, nolan, j. lindsay,

Derelict rear of building built as Bridge Store in 1872 for Peter Johnson, later Wylie's Building and a furniture store. Photo taken for the Museum.Colour photograph of the rear of an old, brick two storey building. Building appears derelict and disused. Not all the building is in the photo. Old rainwater tank on RH side, part of the roof is missing and the beams are exposed. Gas tank/hot water service in corner in the centre of the photo. Single door to the right of the gas tank and double doors to the left.bridge store, peter johnson, wylie's building, business

Mrs E Johnson perpetual trophy for Merbein Amateur Swimming Club 1977-1978 season to 1998-1999 Club aggregate winner Framed engraved plaquesmrs e. johnson, swimming, merbein, sports

This small, portable 1930’s Sanax First Aid in Accidents Kit has been strongly constructed, the case reinforced with metal to take knocks and bumps as it was transported to the site of an emergency. Having these supplies organised into a kit made them easily accessible and reduces time to take them to the accident site. The text of the printed brand “Sanax - First Aid” embossed on the lid. In Aradale Mental Hospital and J Ward, people are well aware of the institutions remoteness and of the importance of quick treatment when accidents occur. However, prior to the first commercial First Aid Kit being produced in 1888 by Johnson & Johnson, there was limited knowledge about treating injuries and about medical supplies to have ready for emergencies. A quote from Johnson’s & Johnson’s 1888 price list states, “It is a fact ... that many lives are lost and much suffering entailed in such accidents on account of the lack of the simple but necessary articles required to afford prompt assistance to the wounded.” [cited Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village]The kit is significance because it illustrates the first aid paraphernalia used in the care of staff and patients at Aradale Mental Hospital and J Ward. Black tin container. Inside lid shows printed instructions regarding treating various ailments. Contains: Absorbent gauze Canister of castor oil Petroleum jelly First Aid dressing Absorbent dressing Salvolatile ointment Gauze bandage x 3 Ache tablets x 25 3 loose metal safety pins The contents are not dissimilar to items used in first aid kits today. Due to its portable nature, the kit contains many dents and scratches. first aid, medical supplies, sanax

Appeared in the Ringwood Mail 5th August 1954Newspaper photo of the Railway Station Staff, Ringwood, Victoria, Australia in 1891. Clipping from The Mail newspaper, 5 August, 1954. Porters G. Hazeldine, F. Neil and D. Mackay, Guard W.C. Roberts, Signalman Sullivan, Stationmaster J.K. Turnbull, Asst Stationmaster W.B. Johnson, Porter J. Jenkins, Clerk M. O'Keefe, Guard T.H. Swindon and Porter G. King.Clipping includes caption: This old photo was forwarded by Mrs. I. Roberts, Sth. Yarra, widow of William Robers, who died 10 weeks ago. The late William Roberts as the son of Guard W.C. Roberts and lived in Ringwood when a boy. He joined the Telegraph Office, Spencer Street, and worked his way up to the top. He retired 6 years ago. Some of the staff may be remembered by the older Ringwood residents.

Federation University Australia was established on 1 January 2014. Formerly known as the University of Ballarat, its enabling legislation was the University of Ballarat Amendment (Federation University Australia) Act 2013. Although formally created as a University in 1994, the University of Ballarat had a lineage back to 1870 with the establishment of the School of Mines Ballarat, making it the third institution of higher learning to be established in Australia and the first to be established in regional Australia. On 1 January 1994, Ballarat University College became the University of Ballarat and in 1998 the University merged with three TAFE Institutes to become a dual sector institution with multiple campuses. On 1 January 2014, the University of Ballarat amalgamated with the Monash University Gippsland Campus to form Federation University Australia. The Gippsland Campus also had a long lineage dating back to 1928 with the establishment of the Yallourn Technical School which became a predecessor institution to the Gippsland College of Advanced Education formed in 1968. In 1990, it was renamed the Monash University College and in 1993 became the Gippsland Campus of Monash University. Federation University Australia, or FedUni, is Australia’s newest public University. Headquartered in Ballarat, Victoria, the University offers programs in Higher Education and Vocational Education and Training to regional Victoria and beyond. The University’s commitment to educational and social equity, teaching excellence, research distinction, environmental sustainability and regional capacity building has enabled it to develop in a way that draws on its proud heritage to inform its future. Its regional character sets a framework for the University’s priorities but does not constrain it from serving wider community interests, nationally and internationally. With campuses from Horsham in the west of the state, to Churchill in the east, the name Federation University Australia was chosen to convey the scope and capacity of an expanded regional university with a federated network of campuses contributing to a new and different Australian university.Soft covered annual report of 152 pages with a photo of a building under construction on the cover. Photographs include Y Building (Science) under construction, University of Ballarat Pipe Band, Ted Ballieu, Julia Gillard, Honorary Doctorate to Jeremy Johnson; Grant Petch, Khoa Do, Sonia Tuner, Lisa Marshall, Danielle Button, Rana Stollery, Christopher Schliefort Inscriptions and Markings peter hall, robert smith, ebony place, michael thurston, roger donaldson, heather ridout, petch, khoa do, sonia turner, colin marshall, university of ballarat act, sizer, quigley, walker, wilson, mcquilton, simmons, doig, hobday, douglas, hemming, paul hemming, coutts, holmes, battersby, david battersby, reconciliation, reconciliation action plan, atkinson, fagan, balliue, gillard, prime minister, premier, pipe band, university of ballarat pipe band, pipe band championships, jeremy johnson, sovereign hill scholarships, foundation. chancellor's circle, robert h.t. smith, bonnie fagan, bonnie chew, ashlee rodgers, shanaya sheridan, alinta edwards, deanne gilson, ben atkinson, ted ballieu, julia gillard, nick maxwell, e.j. barker, jeanetta kerr-grant, grant petch, sonia tuner, lisa marshall, danielle button, rana stollery, mt rowan equine centre, christopher schliefort, honorary doctorate, university of ballarat

From Left to Right: A. Varker (Yard Hand) - B.Hill (Distribution Foreman) - K. Jobe (Fitter) - T. Johnson (Distribution Manager) - L. Barrett (Fitter) - J. Botton (Leading Hand Stoker) - R. Macauley (Gas Fitter) - F. Bardell (Gas Fitter) - D. Dean (Gas Fitter). 1974 Location Unknown. Written on the front ''Our Intelligent staff await to serve you''photo, group, workers