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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper, Scrapbook Clipping, Library Collection, Ringwood, Victoria, `
``Newspaper clipping from The "Post" , 31-5-95 P2. Council's top managersThere were smiles all around at Maroondah Council this week after its management team, Phil Turner, Peter Graf Rob Crispin, John Trevorah and Richard Penny won the Australasian final of the 1995 Active Learning Management Challenge in Canberra` -
Federation University Historical Collection
Invoices and receipt, Stokes & Sons of Brunswick to Ballarat Junior Technical School, 1960
.1 Blue invoice relating to an order of 100 gilt and enamel tiepins for the Ballarat Junior Technical School Old Boys Association - C/- Mr R Hoching .2 Pink credit note relating to the sales tax exemption on the goods ordered in invoice above .3 Receipt relating to invoice and credit note. Three penny stamp duty stamp attached to receipt. -
Sunshine and District Historical Society Incorporated
Receipt (1912), HUGH V. McKAY - SUNSHINE HARVESTER, 6 March 1912
Interpreting from the details that can be read it is believed that on 6/3/1912 Mr. M. Norton paid by cheque the sum of 5 Pounds 19 Shillings and 5 Pence, of which 5 Pounds 3 Shillings and 11 Pence was for a Summons possibly issued on 23/2/1912, while 15 Shillings and 6 Pence was the charge for the costs of the Summons. This is not a document issued by a Court of Law so use of the word 'Summons' is confusing to us at this stage. Was it just standard practice to send out a bill and call it a Summons, or was Mr. Norton late in paying and so had to pay an extra charge after being 'summoned' a second time. Could this receipt be part of a 'promissory note' exchange, payment for which had to be summoned? Another thing that can't be explained at this stage is the use of the symbol % after the amount of money written in figures, just after the Pence amount. The symbol for Pence in those days, and until decimal currency, was d as can be seen from the Duty Stamp. In 1912 and before did % also stand for Pence when the money amount was written by hand, or could it have been a shorthand way of indicating something like 'portion of amount'? This receipt is very intriguing and so we will endeavour to try to fully understand the information it contains. If any person can provide information that may assist us, then please contact the Sunshine & District Historical Society. The receipt is significant to our Society because it was issued by Sunshine Harvester / Hugh V. McKay more than 100 years ago. It also appears to contain information that at this stage is not fully understood, such as the use of the % sign, and why the word summons is used. Of further interest, but perhaps not surprising for the times, is that only Mr. is printed on the receipt. It appears that they never expected to issue these type of receipts to females.Very light tan coloured paper receipt No.1773 issued on 6/3/1912 by Sunshine Harvester / Hugh V. McKay to Mr M. Norton. The receipt has fire damage on the left side and so some details are missing. Details are hand written in ink in the spaces provided. A greenish coloured one penny (1d) Victoria Stamp Duty stamp is affixed.6 3 1912 ......ved by Cheque from Mr. M Norton ......ne the sum of Five ...... nineteen Shillings and five Pence, with ......being £5.3.11% of Enclosed Summons 23. 2.12 & 15/6 % Costs of Same.receipt no. 1773, sunshine harvester, hugh v. mckay, mr m. norton, 1912, victoria stamp duty, 1d -
Clunes Museum
Coin - COIN COLLECTION, 2000
DISPLAY CABINET MADE AND DONATED BY HERBERT AND SHEILA MCAULEY. PRESENTED TO CLUNES MUSEUM ON MAY 2ND. 2000COLLECTION OF COINS AND TOKENS DISPLAYED IN GLASS CABINET. TRADE TOKENS DATED 1849 - 1881.BRONZE PENNIES 1860-1877 , HALF PENNIES1861-1866, CHINESE TOKENS DATED 960 TO 1127AD, CHINESE MINTED COINS FROM 6TH CENTURY BC. NINETY ONE COINS IN TOTAL. SILVER DOLLARS, JAPANESE YEN, AMERICAN DOLLARS, BRITISH PENNES, THREEPENCE, SIXPENCE AND SHILLING.local history, numismatic, coins -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - GOLDEN SQUARE P.S. LAUREL ST. 1189 COLLECTION: NEWSPAPER CUTTINGS
Article titled 'Computers are a vital part of the program at Laurel St Primary' with three photos, mounted on black laminated card. Article mentions how computers are used by the students and teachers. Students Natalie Caldwell, Penny Gloster, Denae Trickey, Stacey Lowe, Belina Connor, Melinda Kerr, Laura Gormley, Di Watson, Parent, Katie Rodda, Cross AgeTutoring.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square primary school 1189 collection - newspaper cuttings, laurel st primary, disadvantaged schools program, natalie caldwell, di watson, katie rodda, penny closter, denae trickey, stacey lowe, belina connor, melinds kerr, laura cormley, bob caldwell, lego technics -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Negative - GERMAN HERITAGE SOCIETY COLLECTION: NEGATIVES - PENNY SCHOOL
Strip of 3 black and white 35mm negatives. Three pictures of a building. Contained in a white envelope with Penny School x 3 negatives. Copy x 1 (No 12) Very light. Written on it. Envelope contained in a bright yellow Photo Express Bendigo envelope. (No attempt to scan negatives at this time 13/12/2016) If not in Box 480 try Box 751negative, bendigo, german heritage society, german heritage society collection - negatives - penny school -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - OWEN WILLIAMS COLLECTION: RECEIPT FROM MR WILLIAM, 21/11/1999
Document. The Owen Williams Collection. Receipt headed Mitchell St Bendigo 21/11/99 'from Mr Williams for the sum of eleven pounds seven shillings and nine pence being payment of the first bill at three months on purchase of lot 2 in the Grand View Estate Bendigo.' Signed 21/11/99 by J.W? Daley. With red one penny stamp.bendigo, industry, owen williams & co. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CONNELLY, TATCHELL, DUNLOP COLLECTION: DOCUMENT
Deed of Covenant and Extension of Term of Mortgage, dated 11 August 1899 between Thomas Francis Moylan of Loddon Vale and William Fairclough, Bank of Victoria London and Gilbert Wilson Brown, Mathoura Raod, Toorak extend the Mortgage until the 16 August 1902. Orange Victoria One Penny Duty Stamp attached. Small red seal next to signature.business, legal, connelly & tatchell, connelly & tatchell collection - document, deed of covenant and extension of term of mortgage, connelly tatchell & dunlop, thomas francis moylan, william fairclough, bank of victoria london, gilbert wilson brown, davidson, j b young -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF THOMAS A'BECKET
A book titled ' The Life of Thomas A'Becket The Martyr of Canterbury. The fearless champion of the position and dignity of the Church, against the influence of hostile nobles and the power of a king.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salilsbury Square, E.C. 337 - 352 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.''Biographical Series.' Price one penny.There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, thomas a'becket, lydia chancellor, collection, thomas a'becket, british history, english history, person, individual, male, ward & lock's penny historical series, ward & lock's penny books for the people, the martyr of canterbury, advertisements, book, penny books, historical series, biographical series, the lifeof thomas a'becket, advertisements -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF THOMAS CARLYLE
A book titled 'The Life of Thomas Carlyle Philosopher, Critic and Historian. The great thinker; the honest critic and historian; the consistent upholder of all that is good and worthy.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 321 - 336 pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny.There are advertisements of note.books, biography, thomas carlyle, lydia chancellor, collection, thomas carlyle, male, person, series, biographies, historians, advertisements, penny books, book, books, biographical series, ward & lock's penny books for the people -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - GLADYS DEAN COLLECTION: POSTCARD, 1906 - 1908
Print of avenue of trees with a path through the centre and some sky is visible. Print has been laminated off centre onto a backing card. 2cm border around the print with a shaded pink fading to cream on the backing card. Underneath the print on the backing card are printed the words The Avenue. Reverse is covered in writing, signed love Glad. A one penny stamp is affixed.postcard -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - GLADYS DEAN COLLECTION: POSTCARD, 1906 - 1908
Sepia photograph mounted on backing card with a protective film. Photograph is faded and depicts a parkland surrounded by dense trees. Part of the stamp is folded over from reverse. The words Greetings from Melbourne are stamped on the backing card. On reverse card is addressed to Mrs W Dean Esmond Golden Square. Writing covers the left hand side and a one penny stamp is affixed.postcard -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Black and white, c.1943
This photograph shows members of the community outside the Moorabbin Council Offices, handing over a brand-new utility truck for use by the Australian Comforts Fund, in support of the war effort. It was purchased with funds raised by contestants in Moorabbin's 'Popular Girl Quest'. Contestants received a vote for each penny they collected. The winner was Gladys Mariott, pictured centre wearing a sash, who raised £528 10s, earning her 126,800 votes. In total, the contestants raised more than a thousand pounds, which enabled the purchasing of the new utility truck.Members of the Moorabbin community were keen to play their part in supporting the war effort. A black and white photograph of a group of men and women standing in front of and behind a utility vehicle with the license plate FA 341. There are two buildings in the background, one of which has a sign out the front that reads "Moorabbin Free Library & Mechanics Institute". The photograph was taken outside Moorabbin Council offices to illustrate the handing over of utility truck for use by Australian Comforts Fund. Money for the truck was raised by the 'Popular Girl Quest' won by Gladys Marriott (centre wearing sash)Handwritten in red ink: A 600 / 72% Handwritten in black ink: CHAP 6. / WITH SUB-STORY / Spy base -- / OR general pix / in Chap 6 / referring to warworld war ii, australian comforts fund, popular girl quest, fundraising, war efforts, vehicles -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Plan - Subdivision Plan, Cotham Vale Estate, 1919
Pru Sanderson, in her groundbreaking ‘City of Kew Urban Conservation Study : Volume 2 - Development History’ (1988), summarised the periods of urban development and subdivisions of land in Kew. The periods that she identified included 1845-1880, 1880-1893, 1893-1921, 1921-1933, 1933-1943, and Post-War Development. These periods were selected as they represented periods of rapid growth or decline in urban development. An obvious starting point for Sanderson’s groupings involved population growth and the associated economic cycles. These cycles also highlighted urban expansion onto land that was predominantly rural, although in other cases it represented the decline and breakup of large estates. A number of the plans in the Kew Historical Society’s collection can also be found in other collections, such as those of the State Library of Victoria and the Boroondara Library Service. A number are however unique to the collection.The Kew Historical Society collection includes almost 100 subdivision plans pertaining to suburbs of the City of Melbourne. Most of these are of Kew, Kew East or Studley Park, although a smaller number are plans of Camberwell, Deepdene, Balwyn and Hawthorn. It is believed that the majority of the plans were gifted to the Society by persons connected with the real estate firm - J. R. Mathers and McMillan, 136 Cotham Road, Kew. The Plans in the collection are rarely in pristine form, being working plans on which the agent would write notes and record lots sold and the prices of these. The subdivision plans are historically significant examples of the growth of urban Melbourne from the beginning of the 20th Century up until the 1980s. A number of the plans are double-sided and often include a photograph on the reverse. A number of the latter are by noted photographers such as J.E. Barnes.The Cotham Vale Estate was a subdivision of land between Alfred, Thomas, Rowland and John Streets. It was promoted in the same time as the nearby Normanby Heights Estate. Cotham Vale included 28 allotments. Contemporary newspaper advertisements noted that the Estate ‘is most conveniently situated in a well elevated position, only 2 minutes from Cotham rd. Electric Cars, penny section to Kew station’.subdivision plans - kew, cotham vale estate, rowland street -- kew (vic.), thomas street -- kew (vic.), john street -- kew (vic.) -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, Ballaarat Tramway Co. Ltd, horse tram tickets, 1900's
Demonstrates the method of selling tickets on the horse trams, from strips and yields information about the tickets themselves.Set of two strips, 12 tickets on each strip, horse tram tickets. Price 1d or one penny each. Has a sketch of a horse tram on the front or priced section of the ticket and on rear, detailed company title "B.T.Co Ld.". See Reg Item 3157 for another style of the horse tram ticket. See image i2 for high resolution scan of one ticket.trams, tramways, tickets, horse tram, ballaarat tramway company -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s and Newspaper Clipping, John Stanley Caddell, Melbourne's first motor buses, c1927
Tickets and newspaper clippings glued to a sheet of cardboard comprising: 21 - MMTB Cable and Electric tram through tickets - transfer and priced, all numbered, 4 employees pass, check tickets and 1 one penny ES ticket.. On the other side a set of four newspaper cuttings is a photo of "Melbourne's first motor buses", some old Australian Steamships, poem and a piece of a person's body.trams, tramways, tickets, cable trams, transfer tickets, buses, employees pass -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Kelly and Allsop collection: envelopes and invitation
Two empty envelopes addressed to Mr. Kelly esq. The envelops are empty. One of the envelopes has a red King George V 1 penny stamps, the other a green king George V stamp. Invitation to Mr. Kelly to attend a business men's meeting to be held at the Memorial Hall, Bendigo on Thursday, May 28th at 11 am to meet the Prime Minister, Mr. S.M. Bruce.beehive exchange, kelly stockbroker -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CONNELLY, TATCHELL, DUNLOP COLLECTION: RECEIPT ESTATE OF DAVID STUART
Receipts (4) from Estate of Late David Stuart. Receipt dated 11th. May 1889 from Messrs De Garis., Wm. Neate 11 April 1889., De Garis 1st. November 1889., De Garis 1st. November 1889. Receipts produced by J.B. Young, Printers, Sandhurst, written down LH side of document.Green one penny stamp at the foot of the documentbusiness, legal, estate david stuart, connelly, tatchekll & dunlop, david stuart -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CONNELLY, TATCHELL, DUNLOP COLLECTION: RECEIPTS
5 x Receipts Connelly & Tatchell The fronts have a green one penny stamp: a. Neil, June 1 1889., b. Mrs. S. Watts June 17 1889, 7 pounds c. Thomas Amfield June 18 1889., d- Spencer Street Syndicate June 23 1888.,250 pounds e- H. Neill., 27 June 1889 14 poundsbusiness, legal, connelly & tatchell, connelly & tatchell -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CONNELLY, TATCHELL, DUNLOP COLLECTION: POST CARD
Printed Post Card, including the stamp, One Penny Victoria Stamp Duty addressed to Messrs Connelly & Tatchell, Solicitors, Sandhurst. Card dated Gladfield 4/11/90 mentioning to let him know when they would be in Pyramid as he may have some business with them re leasing a block of land for a term of years. Signed F.B. R. Surname inked out.business, legal, connelly & tatchell, connelly & tatchell collection: post card -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CONNELLY, TATCHELL, DUNLOP COLLECTION: INVOICE WALDRON
handwritten invoice, 2 pages, R.J. Warren written on back of second sheet, difficult to read writing - mentions various areas of Bendigo - e.g. C. Gully, G. Square. Potentially an invoice from a taxi service : one entry Mrs. Connelly & Aunty to Batt. and self to station. On top of receipt - Sandhurst, Oct 87. Green one penny stamp at the foot of the document .business, legal, connelly & tatchell -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: RECEIPT
Receipt written on a piece of paper dated Sept 24/86 with green One Penny Victoria duty stamp attached and 24/9/86 and an initial written on it. Sarah Wilson has written she had received £20.0.0 from the Court King of the Forest for Funeral Donation due to her by her late Husband's Mr Wilson Death. Signed Sarah Wilson in red.Sarah Wilsonsocieties, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - receipt, court king of the forest, mr wilson, sarah wilson -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - H.A. & S.R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: RECEIPT
Receipt dated 24th May, 1957. The receipt reads: I hereby agree to indemnify Mr. S.R. Wilkinson against any loss which may arise through the payment of cheque No. 2801 for 10 pounds 4 shillings and 0 pennies, dated February 1st,, 1957, made payable to myself, such cheque declared to be lost or destroyed. Signed by 'Unreadable'. The receipt is in a manilla folder.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate, yellow label 594. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - H.A & S.R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: RECEIPT
Receipt dated 22 February 1956. The receipt reads: I hereby agree to indemnify Mr. S.R. Wilkinson against any loss which may arise through the payment of cheque No. 2136 for 5 pounds 4 shillings and 6 pennies, dated January 1st, 1956, made payable to myself, such cheque declared to be lost or destroyed. Signed by D.L. Smyth. The receipt is in a manilla folder.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate, yellow label 594. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: BRITISH CHARTERS OF LIBERTY
A book titled ' British Charters of Liberty from King John to Queen Victoria. The story of the Grant of the English Constitution and the Safeguards of English Freedom.' London : Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : Bond Street. 401 - 416 pgs. (ill.). This booklet is one of a series of 37 ' Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Historical Series.' There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, british history, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, historical series, history, british history, british royalty, king john, queen victoria, penny books, english constitution, england, biographies, advertisements, book, books, magna charta -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: GALLANT KING HARRY
A book titled ' Gallant King Harry: The story of the Battle of Agincourt. One of the most brilliant victories ever gained by English Bravery.' London: Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. New York : 10 Bond Street 657 - 672 pgs.(ill.).This book is one of a series of 37 Ward & Lock's 'Penny Books for the People.' ' Historical Series.' There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, king henry v, lydia chancellor, collection, ward & lock's penny biographies, biographies, biography, ward and lock's penny books for the people, historical series, history, english history, the battle of agincourt, book, books, advertisements, male, person, individual, penny books -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - GLADYS DEAN COLLECTION: POSTCARD, 1906 - 1908
Printed coloured photographic postcard. Image depicts a lake with a tall tree with seat at the base in the background. Two ladies in flowing gowns are standing on the shore. The words View - Botanic Gardens Adelaide SA are printed along the bottom edge. Reverse is addressed to Miss R Dean Golden Square Bendigo and a one penny stamp is affixed and postmarked Adelaide. Handwriting covers the left hand side.postcard -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CONNELLY, TATCHELL, DUNLOP COLLECTION: RETURNED LETTERS
10 x envelopes with accounts, returned to Connelly & Tatchell as they were undeliverable or unclaimed at the addresses sent to. A. Mr. T.O.O'Brien, Nolan Street, Bendigo Purple two pence Victoria stamp on the envelope . , b. Mr Collins, horse trainer, Myers St. Bendigo.Purple two pence Victoria stamp on the envelope, c. Mr. Jno Buckley Jr. Pyramid Hill.Purple two pence Victoria stamp on the envelope, d. Messrs. Hunter & Cruickshank, Brewers, McCrae St., Bendigo ( crossed out now PO Windsor ) Brown one penny Victoria stamp on the envelope e. Messrs Connelly & tatchell, Barristers & Solicitors, Bendigo.Purple two pence Victoria stamp on the envelope, f. Messrs Henry Cullen and David Cullen, Mitiamo, Farmers.,Purple two pence Victoria stamp and a yellow three pence on the envelope g Mr. Isaac Dart, c/- Mr. Colvin, Publican, Wedderburn,Purple two pence Victoria stamp on the envelope h., Messrs. Connelly & Tatchell & Dunlop, Barristers, Bendigo., i. Messrs Henry Cullen and Da vid Cullen, Mitiamo Farmers.Purple two pence Victoria stamp and a yellow three pence on the envelope , j. Messrs Connelly Tatchell & Dunlop, Barristers & Sol, Bendigo. Letters have two penny or two penny and threepence stamps on front. Stamped ' not known by letter carrier' or unclaimed. Dates within 1894.business, legal, connelly & tatchell collection: -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - FAMILY LIVING IN LARGE TREE TRUNK
Sepia image (copy) picture shows family gathered at base of large tree trunk with door opening. Two small children in doorway, woman holding younger child inside tree, two men either side of image. Both men are wearing suit coats, vests and wearing hats. Straw broom and pots fixed to tree trunk. Man on RH side has an axe to his right. PLEASE NOTE: Letter with photo inquiring about the people in photo, states that the image is that of Peter Tyson, younger brother of James, his wife Margaret Sheil, and their twin daughters, Alice and Harriet. Diary is of accounts with limited text of a written diary on RH wide of sheets. Bookkeeper was Robert Primrose, whose name appears frequently in the book. Further research by Murray Poustie discovered that the photograph may actually be of Nicholas Penny, his wife Eva and their children Charlie, May, George and Nicholas. Also in the photograph on the left is their neighbour, Mr. John Green. The Photograph was taken by Max Lowenhardt when the Penny family was living in the tree at Fumina in 1906-07 following devastating bushfires. Fumina is in timber country at the foot of the Baw Baw Mountains and the area was frequently affected by major bushfires. The photograph was featured on the cover of the Gippsland Heritage Journal No.19, 1996 and is also extensively noted as ''The Penny family's tree home at Fumina'' in other publications including Vision & Realisation.person, receipts -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Tool - Drill Brace, 1800s
The subject item is an early Victorian Scotch Brace with a 10-inch sweep. They were also known as a six penny or "gentleman's" brace and were designed to accept tapered square shank bits, early designs have a thumb screw to help secure the bit. Later designs had a catch to secure drilling bits. This type of brace was used in wagon making for boring & drilling holes into the wood for a variety of purposes, including driving screws. The subject item is unmarked but could have been made in Glasgow Scotland by John Fray in the 1800s A significant early example of a drill brace made in the UK during the 1800s demonstrates the evolution of this type of tool from this time that today is a rare and collectable example of woodworking tools.Drill Brace metal with socket and thumbscrew, varnished wooden head and handleNoneflagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, brace, carpenders wheel brace, cabinet makers tools, drilling tool, wagon makers drill