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National Wool Museum
Certificate, Life Governor
Life Governor Certificate presented to Mr R W Pettitt by the Torquay Health Centre 13th Septembrer 1985.Torquay Community Health Centre/ This is to Certify that/ Robert W Pettitt /has been appointed a / Life Governor/...torquay health centre, pettitt, mr r. w. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH: MALE PORTRAIT G.W. KNIGHTS
Photograph: black and white portrait, buff mat, brown wooden frame, glass front. Man is seated, with elbow on book, hand on side of head, has white hair, dressed in black dinner type suit with stand up collar. Written in black ink on bottom of frame : George W. Knight, C.E.J.F.W. Vincent Kelly, Mitchell St., Bendigoperson, individual, george w. knights, george w. knights, w. vincent kelly. -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White, W Class Tram 284 body being transported - Newspaper photo, Early 1920's
Image shows a newspaper photo of the new W Class 284 tram body being transported by horse drawn jinker from railyards. This tram body was built in Adelaide.The W Class Trams were a highly successful design of trams for Melbourne. The body of MMTB Tram W 284 being delivered by horse drawn jinker from railway yards. The tram was built in Adelaide.tramways, trams, w class trams, tram 284, horse drawn jinker -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE WW1, FRAMED, c.1918
WILLIAM LESLIE PHILLIPS No 5751 enlisted in the AIF in 18th reinforcements 6th Batt on 13.3.1916 age 20 years 11 months. Embarked for England 3.7.1916, embarked for France 29.9.1916, hospitalised 30.11.1916 with Trench Feet., Transferred to 60th Batt 19.9.1917, hospitalised 3.12.1917 with Trench Feet, return to unit 10.12.1917, KIA France 5.4.1918.Olive green mount, rectangular wooden frame. Rectangular coloured certificate in purple & green honouring Pte LES W PHILLIPS. “From the residents of White Hills to the family of Pte LES W PHILLIPS, KIA at Villers-Bretonneux April 5th 1918”documents-certificates, frame accessories, military history, white hills -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white and colour prints, Publicity Branch Victorian Department of Agriculture, Students Inside Glasshouse, c. 1960
Appears as an illustration in, "Green Grows Our Garden," A.P. Winzenried p 105.2 copies. Thea Rimmer and Peter Trudgeon examining a potted Cyclamen. The other copy is a colour photograph of a b/w one.On reverse of b/w copy, "Photograph by Publicity Branch Victorian Department Of Agriculture Ref. No. c.1695P." and, "c.1960."thea rimmer, peter trudgeon, cyclamen, green grows our garden, a.p. winzenried, glasshouse, students working outside -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, WW 1
William James Leslie Newell No 485 enlisted in A Coy 38th Batt AIF on 2.3.16 age 32 years 4 months. Embarked for England 20.6.16, embark for France 22.11.16, hospital with Scabies 23.12.16. As a Battalion Runner on 12.10.17 east of Ypres he was awarded the Military Medal for bravery, discharged from the AIF on 27.7.19.Medal set, court mounted, set of (3) Re W J L Newell "MM"/. .1) Military medal .2) War medal 1914 - 1919, replica not engraved. .3) Victory medal, replica not engraved." 485 Pte W J L Newell 38/ Aust Inf"medals, military, bravery, passchendaele barracks trust -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Demijohn, James W. McGee & Co, Early 20th century
In 1868, Walter Sheldrick, a Warrnambool butcher, established a company to operate the Warrnambool New Brewery (at the corner of Timor and Fairy Streets). The company was wound up but the brewery continued to operate as Sheldrick and Co., with Walter Sheldrick and Thomas Price as principal partners. Sheldrick died in 1893 but the brewery continued with various partners in the business. In 1894 the brewery was sold to James W. McGee and Co. and this firm operated the brewery until its demise in 1922 when it was bought out by the Ballarat, Melbourne Co-Operative and Carlton and United Breweries and closed. This demijohn is of interest as it came from the Warrnambool New Brewery (closed 1922). This brewery, known as Sheldrick’s was a prominent business in Warrnambool for over 50 years. This is a circular-shaped stone jar enclosed in a wicker case with handles. The jar has a circular yellow top with no stopper. ‘James W. McGee & Co Wmbool’warrnambool new brewery (sheldrick & co.), james w. mcgee & co, warrnambool -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book, Byron
Old Collegian Graeme Mein was the son of W G Mein & Alma (Catbush) Mein (O/C1928); wife Margaret (Yelland) Mein (O/C1959) and brother of Russell, Phillip & Jocelyn. W Gordon Mein, former staff member (1954 - 1964), compiled a history of the college for the centenary - A history of Ballarat College 1864 - 1964. Example of ongoing old collegian support of school. The Weatherly Library was opened in 1936 and its collection significantly established by donation or bequest of old collegians.Plain black covered book with gold lettering on spine. Book plate inside front cover: Ballarat College Library / PRESENTED BY / W G Mein Esq. / 1958.... -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Plane Compass, 1941-1943
This compass is the type used by an artillery unit of the Australian Military Forces during World War 2 and made by J W Handley. Although having owned the factory site since 1935 at 657 Victoria St J W Handley began to produce various items for the Australian Military forces after purchasing and expanding the factory to 655 Victoria St. It appears that he, or some one else may already have been occupying the site for industrial purposes, such as (Manufacturing, Foundry and Electroplating) since at least 1929. J W Handley Pty Ltd was actively producing items for the Military during the war years, a newspaper article from 1939 shows the factory in production and employing 420 people during 1939. J W Handley after the war moved into producing other non military items including a range of fishing reels. The company ceased trading in 1987 and was deregistered as J W Handley Pty Ltd in 1990.The item demonstrates the industrial capability of Australia at the start of World War 2. This item is actively sort by collectors of Australian Military memorabilia and represents a time in Australian history when the country was at war and the general population was concerned about an invasion from Japanese forces. It also therefor is of social significance as many Australians served in the Military forces at that time and the item is complete and in very good condition.A plane table compass, sometimes referred to as a trough compass, used by surveyors and artillery crew to accurately establish magnetic north. The compass is precision machined of brass material with a long needle to ensure accuracy. The compass scale is marked with a centre zero (for magnetic north) and graduations indicating plus and minus five degrees. The compass is housed in a protective wooden case with a sliding lid. The lid has a brass slide which locks the compass needle during periods when the compass is not in use.J.W.H./V Mark 11 D↑D. Made by J W Handley Richmond Melbourne, Victoria. Serial No 353flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, trough compass, navigation instrument, surveyor's instrument, j w handley, artillery, australian army, trough, plane compass, world war 2 -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Award, Presented to Mrs W Wynne at Official Opening Kew Bowling Club Season 1969-70, 6/9/1969
Sports Clubs in Kew in the final decades of the 19th century and in the early 20th century were often umbrella organisations with facilities for a number of sports. Typically in Kew, this included teams in lawn bowls, tennis and croquet. The Kew Bowling Club was formed in 1880 while the privately owned Auburn Heights Recreation Club was opened in 1904. By 1998, the two Clubs decided to amalgamate at the Auburn Heights site in Barkers Road, forming the Kew Heights Sports Club. The combined club was itself taken over by the Melbourne Cricket Club in 2012 becoming MCC Kew Sports Club. In 2017 MCC Kew closed and its landholding was subsequently sold to Carey Baptist Grammar School. Both the Kew and Auburn Heights Clubs assembled important collections. These historically significant and large collections were donated to the Society in 2020. The collections include manuscripts, pictures, trophies, plans, honour boards etc. References Barnard FGA 1910, 'Sports and Pastimes' in Jubilee History of Kew Victoria: Its origin & progress 1803-1910. Nixon NV 1980, The History of the Kew Bowling Club 1880-1980. Reeve S 2012, City of Boroondara: Thematic Environmental History, p.216.The combined collections of the four sporting clubs making up the collection number hundreds of items that are historically significant locally. They are also significant to the sporting history of the greater Melbourne area and to the sports of lawn bowls and tennis in Australia in the 19th and 20th centuries. The collection illuminates two of the Victorian historic themes - 'Building community life' through forming community organisations and 'Shaping cultural and creative life' by participating in sport and recreation.Trophy in the form of an inscribed 'Standard' Heseltine Bowling Ball presented to Mrs. W. Wynne at the official opening of the Kew Bowling Club's 1969-70 Season. PRESENTED TO MRS W WYNNE AT OFFICIAL OPENING KEW BOWLING CLUB 6.9.69 SEASON 1969-70kew bowling club - wellington street - kew (vic), clubs - lawn bowls - kew (vic), lawn bowls - trophies, henselite - lawn bowls balls -
National Wool Museum
Plate
Silver serving plate, presented to Mr R W Pettitt on the occasion of his wedding anniversary, by the council of the Geelong Agricultural & Pastoral Society, 30-4-1963.Presented to Mr R W Pettitt on the occasion of his wedding anniversary, by the council of the Geelong Agricultural & Pastoral Society, 30-4-1963.CONGRATULATIONS/ ON YOUR/ SILVER WEDDING//ANNIVERSARY/ FROM THE COUNCIL/G A & P SC'TY/ 30.4.63geelong agricultural and pastoral society, pettitt, mr r. w. -
Peterborough History Group
Letter - Statement regarding location of the old ferry call bell
When a ferry was the only way to cross the river, a bell was rung to call the ferryman. this letter explains that the bell was sold to raise funds for construction of the bridge. Mr W. B Cumming bought the bell and passed it to Mrs T. McKenzie. this statement was written and signed by Mrs W.B.Cumming and further states the expectation that a tower and belfry would be constructed, along with a plaque memorialising church members and Mr W.B Cumming.Significant because it specifies what happened to the Ferry call bell, which was very important when the ferry was the only way to cross the river. Photocopy of a statement by Mrs W. B Cumming explaining the history of the bellbells, ferry, curdies river, curdies river bridge, curdies river ferry, mr w.b. cumming, peterborough -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, J E Barnes, George W. Lilley, Mayor [of Kew] 1887-8, c.1906
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 Cr. George W. Lilley, Mayor of Kew 1887-8. 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.George W. Lilley, Mayor [of Kew] 1887-8cr. george w. lilley, mayors of kew (vic), photographers - kew (vic) - josiah earl barnes, kew (vic.) — municipal collection -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, J E Barnes, Alfred W. Day, Mayor [of Kew] 1897-8, c.1906
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 Cr. Alfred W. Day, Mayor of Kew 1897-8. 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.Alfred W. Day, Mayor [of Kew] 1897-8mayors of kew (vic), cr. alfred w. day, australian photographers - josiah earl barnes, kew (vic.) — municipal collection -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, J E Barnes, W. Warren Kerr, Mayor [of Kew] 1907-8, 1907
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 Cr. W. Warren Kerr, Mayor of Kew 1907-8. 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.W. Warren Kerr, Mayor [of Kew] 1907-8cr. w. warren kerr, mayors of kew (vic), kew (vic.) — municipal collection -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, "Swinton” Homestead in Glenorchy with two Rose archways on the lawn
B/W photo of “Swinton” Homestead with two archways with roses on lawnB/W. Photgraph: of a house with verandah. Stone drive flanked with two trees at the gate with a car to the left. Two arches covered with roses one either side of the drive. Humber car c1950?glenorchy -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Grass roots, 1985
A history of Blackburn North Progress Association.A history of Blackburn North Progress Association compiled by Harold W. Harris, 4 Feb 1985. Includes detailed account of formation of Blackburn North Bowling Club.A history of Blackburn North Progress Association.clubs and associations, blackburn north progress association, blackburn north bowling club, lawn bowls, gay street, blackburn north -
National Wool Museum
Letter
Letter from H Munz to W R Lang contains seven pages of reviews for his book "The Australian Wool Industry" (Angus & Robertson, Sydney)Please return after perusal... Quite good/..../27/7/1950 G W McDwool - research wool processing, h munz wool trading co gordon institute of technology, lang, dr w. roy munz, mr h., wool - research, wool processing -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1916c
Enlarged b & w copy 21 x 30, this photo shows twin gable roof of cottage with picket fence in front and thick scrub and bushes.Black and white photograph showing group of twenty three people outside John Carpenter house at New Works, Lakes Entrance, Victoria.Site 8. 1916. (John Carpenter House 1889). Photo W Thomson, Clydebank, Saleislands, dredging, waterways -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Letter, Ballarat Junior Technical School: Letter from R W Richards, Principal of the School of Mines, 1956
Letter from R W Richards, Principal of S.M.B. to Mr Garner informing him and the boys that a former pupil was awarded the Diploma of Engineering. This was Jim Brokenshire. He showed strong determination to complete his diploma. This should be an example to the B.J.T. students. Jim is now part of the professional staff of the S.E.C. in Yallourn. Heavy cream paper, typed Letterhead signature of R W Richards - written in blue penballarat junior technical school, headmaster, l garner, r w richards, principal, school of mines, diploma of engineering, jim brokenshire, s.e.c.yallourn -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr. W. Membrey's Blacksmith Shop in Patrick Street. Stawell c1800's
W. Membrey Blacksmith Shop in Patrick Street beside the sale yards which later became the Technical School Gold Reef Campus. W. Membrey died when young leaving a large family. The business was then rented to Mr. G. Brehaut for 12/6 (twelve shillings six pence) per week. The Membrey family lived in Skene St. Stawell for many years. Notes record that a copy was make by Mark Dadswell, Stawell. Also the notes record in 1996 a copy was made and donated to the Society by Melbourne Museum. 76.1 - V.W. Membrey blacksmith at Marnoo. Donated by Alan Membrey June 2003 Beecroft, NSW.Sepia photograph depicting W. Membrey Black Smith shop. Standing in front of the wooden building are 10 men and 3 young boys. W. Membrey is holding a horse in the door way with 2 other horses either side of the building. A timber cart is to the left of the photograph. W. Membrey Black Smith is written on the front of the building W. Membrey General Smith & Farrier is on the side of the building. There are 3 copies or duplicates of the original photo, one small and 2 large. The second black and white photo (76.1) is of V.W. Membrey Blacksmith & Horseshoer. Three people are standing outside the door to the shed. Written on the back is "Marnoo". Photo donated by Alan Membrey NSW. Patrick Street Stawell Our fathers Black smith shop. he is holding the horse near the door. Wm. E. Membrey. This photo was taken over 100 years ago.stawell -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Tin, sweets
The picture on lid of tin is 'Geoff' (1931) by W. B. McINNES. Medium : oil on canvas Measurements: 116.8 x 86.2 cm Accession Number : 4574-3 National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne. Felton Bequest, 1931. Rectangular metal tin with fitted lid, depicting a boy with fishing rod seated on trunk and surrounded by fishing gear on the lid, gold, silver and black pattern around edge.Geoff by W B McInnes after original in National Gallery Melbourne, Victoria. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET WW1, Post WW 1
William Henry Roberts No 239 enlisted in the 22nd Batt AIF on 4.2.15 age 32 years 8 months. Embarked for Eygpt then Gallipoli on 30.8.15, embark for France 19.3.16, WIA 22.4.16 GSW neck, return to France 5.6.16, hospital 14.11.16 with Diarrehoea, transfer to 6th MG Coy 8.12.16, awarded the Military Medal near Bullecourt on 3.5.17, discharged from the AIF on 20.7.19.Medal set, court mounted, set of (4) Re W H ROBERTS " MM" .1) Military Medal .2) 1914 - 15 Star, replica not engraved. .3) War Medal 1914 - 19 replica not engraved .4) Victory Medal, replica not engraved"239 Pte W H ROBERTS 6/Aust M.G.C."awards, medals, bravery, passchendaele barracks trust -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, C. 1956
Rev. W. F. McKenzie (Billie) spent at least 25 years as a missionary on the Arukum Aboriginal Missionary Station in far North Queensland. He also served as State Moderator of the Presbyterian Church.Gloss, black and white image of Rev. W. F. McKenzie and his wife Geraldine on the occasion of McKenzie being awarded with an MBE inmckenzie, w. f., presbyterian, arukum aboriginal missionary station, state moderator -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum Inc
Photograph, Flood 1911
High St Charlton showing W. Wylie General Store, 1911 floodSepia photo of High St Charlton showing W. Wylie General Store and Golden Fleece Hotel after the 1911 flood. Two children standing on footpath with water on the road in front of them. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Plaque - 9 LAA Regt plaque
Presented to 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles by Lieutenant Colonel M W L Fairless in recognition of his former regiment 9th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment. Lieutenant Colonel Fairless moved to Albury with his civilian employment and transferred to 8/13 VMR which he commanded 1965-1969.Representative of citizen soldiers transferring between regiments in consquence of relocation with their civilian employment.Wooden plaque with the badge and title of the 9th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment attached to it together with a presentation label.Presented by / Lt Col M W L Fairless EDmilitary, anti-aircraft, officer, plaque, artillery, fairless -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, c 1960
This is a b/w copy of the Eadie family. Identified (L to R) Agnes Eadie, Bert Eadie, Mrs Nettleton, and Hal Eadie on the occasion of Miss Agnes Eadie's 90th birthday.This is s copy of a b/w photograph of two elderly women and two elderly men seated in a room in front of a bookcase and a door. Unmounted.eadie flour mill, dunblane, eadie, agnes, bert, nettleton, - (mrs), hal, george evans collection -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Plane Compass, 1941-1943
This compass is the type used by an artillery unit of the Australian Military Forces during World War 2 and made by J W Handley. Although having owned the factory site since 1935 at 657 Victoria St J W Handley began to produce various items for the Australian Military forces after purchasing and expanding the factory to 655 Victoria St. It appears that he, or some one else may already have been occupying the site for industrial purposes, such as (Manufacturing, Foundry and Electroplating) since at least 1929. J W Handley Pty Ltd was actively producing items for the Military during the war years, a newspaper article from 1939 shows the factory in production and employing 420 people during 1939. J W Handley after the war moved into producing other non military items including a range of fishing reels. The company ceased trading in 1987 and was deregistered as J W Handley Pty Ltd in 1990.The item demonstrates the industrial capability of Australia at the start of World War 2. This item is actively sort by collectors of Australian Military memorabilia and represents a time in Australian history when the country was at war and the general population was concerned about an invasion from Japanese forces. It also therefor is of social significance as many Australians served in the Military forces at that time and the item is complete and in very good condition.A plane table compass, sometimes referred to as a trough compass, used by surveyors and artillery crew to accurately establish magnetic north. The compass is precision machined of brass material with a long needle to ensure accuracy. The compass scale is marked with a centre zero (for magnetic north) and graduations indicating plus and minus five degrees. The compass is housed in a protective wooden case with a sliding lid. The lid has a brass slide which locks the compass needle during periods when the compass is not in use.J.W.H./V Mark 11 D↑D. Made by J W Handley Richmond Melbourne, Victoria. Serial number 92 flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, trough compass, navigation instrument, surveyor's instrument, j w handley, artillery, australian army, trough, plane compass, world war 2 -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Plane Compass, 1941-1943
This compass is the type used by an artillery unit of the Australian Military Forces during World War 2 and made by J W Handley. Although having owned the factory site since 1935 at 657 Victoria St J W Handley began to produce various items for the Australian Military forces after purchasing and expanding the factory to 655 Victoria St. It appears that he, or some one else may already have been occupying the site for industrial purposes, such as (Manufacturing, Foundry and Electroplating) since at least 1929. J W Handley Pty Ltd was actively producing items for the Military during the war years, a newspaper article from 1939 shows the factory in production and employing 420 people during 1939. J W Handley after the war moved into producing other non military items including a range of fishing reels. The company ceased trading in 1987 and was deregistered as J W Handley Pty Ltd in 1990.The item demonstrates the industrial capability of Australia at the start of World War 2. This item is actively sort by collectors of Australian Military memorabilia and represents a time in Australian history when the country was at war and the general population was concerned about an invasion from Japanese forces. It also therefor is of social significance as many Australians served in the Military forces at that time and the item is complete and in very good condition.A plane table compass, sometimes referred to as a trough compass, used by surveyors and artillery crew to accurately establish magnetic north. The compass is precision machined of brass material with a long needle to ensure accuracy. The compass scale is marked with a centre zero (for magnetic north) and graduations indicating plus and minus five degrees. The compass is housed in a protective wooden case with a sliding lid. The lid has a brass slide which locks the compass needle during periods when the compass is not in use.J.W.H./V Mark 11 D↑D. Made by J W Handley Richmond Melbourne, Victoria. Serial number 1279flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, trough compass, navigation instrument, surveyor's instrument, j w handley, artillery, australian army, trough, plane compass, world war 2 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Correspondence, Eureka Improvement and Progress Association letters
Arthur Jones from the Eureka Improvement and Progress Association was holding a centenary exhibition of the "Affair at Eureka" and was canvassing support for the event from the principal of the School of Mines and Industries, R. W. Richards for material for their exhibition. The correspondence details the school's inability to assist in the exhibition at this time.This correspondence refers to the centenary celebrations of the Eureka Stockade.6 pages detailing correspondence which is handwritten and typed, with an image of the Eureka monument on the letterhead. 1) Handwritten in blue ink with a colour image of the Eureka Monument on the letterhead. Dated 9/11/1954 from Arthur Jones to R. W. Richards 2) Typed letter in black ink and signed by hand. Dated 10/11/1954 from R. W. Richards to Arthur Jones 3) Handwritten letter in black ink. Dated 11/11/54 from Lucille Quinlan to R. W. Richards 4) Typed letter in black ink and signed by hand. Dated 13/11/1954 from R. W. Richards to Lucille Quinlan. 5) Handwritten in blue ink with a colour image of the Eureka Monument on the letterhead. Dated 15/11/1954 from Arthur Jones to R. W. Richards 6) Typed letter in black ink and signed by hand. Dated 26/11/1954 from R. W. Richards to Arthur JonesThe letters are annotated with handwriting in pencil and pen on the front of the letters.letterhead, dick richards, eureka-improvement-and-progress-association, eureka, eureka-stockade, eureka-monument, ballarat, exhibition, affair-at-eureka, school-of-mines-and-industries