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Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Batros Shoehorn, Mid-20th century
Batros Shoes operated a shoe shop from around the 1930’s to the late 1960’s in Liebig Street Warrnambool. A common object which is a link to a Warrnambool business. Metal with scooped shape and hole punched in narrow end.Try Batros for your next pair Warrnambool.warrnambool, batros shoes -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photo - Bogong Village huts
Bogong Village was used between the 1930's -1950's by S.E.C.V. to house workers and their families on the Hydro Electricity SchemeState Electricity Commission of Victoria (S.E.C.V.) construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. Housing for workersBlack and white photograph of House Number 1 at Bogong Villagebogong village, secv, bogong huts -
Healesville Sanctuary Heritage Centre
Ceramic - souvenir side plate, IBC Royal Scenic China, Circa 1930
This side plate and accompanying pieces were used at the original Healesville Sanctuary Kiosk during the 1930's and 1940's.Small souvenir side plate. White glazed ceramic with gold rim. The plate has four images around the outside edge: a wedge-tailed eagle, koala and baby and 2 smaller wattle blooms with leaves. "HORATIUS" TRAINED HUNTING EAGLE/ THE SANCTUARY HEALESVILLEhealesville-sanctuary, wedge-tailed-eagle, koala, plate, kiosk -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Container - APC Tablets, <1950s
This A.P.C. Bottle belonged to Dianne Browne's mother. Dianne was school secretary at Ringwood Heights 1970's - 1990'sClear small glass bottle with label (white with blue surround and blue instructions). Screw top. No lid.|Mitcham Pharmacy|K&D Wellington|Dispensing Chemists|704 Whitehorse Road|Mitcham69 (on base)medicine, first aid -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Glass Pen, not known
Glass pen was bought in 1970's by donor to replace the glass pen used by her mother during 1930'sClear glass stem to glass bulb, with spiral shape pointed nib; in black case with cream suede liningDip in ink to bulb leveldomestic items, writing equipment -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Instrument - Whistle, c.1920
Whistle used to mark lunch time and finish of day shifts at the Glaxo Factory from the 1920's to the 1980'sThis Glaxo factory whistle played a significant role in the fabric of the populace of Port Fairy signalling lunch time and end of the working day from 1929 to 1980. Cylindrical Brass Steam Whistle with square openings in either side and thread on basecommerce, signals, glaxo, glaxo - welcome, glaxo smith kline, milk factory, glaxo wellcome, gsk, pharmaceutical -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - Rubeena, 1920 c
Also a black and white photograph showing S S Gippsland across the lake 05253.1 11.5 x 7 cmBlack and white photograph of two Lakes passenger vessels Rubeena 2 and Rubeena 1 taken in Cunninghame Arm with The Beacons just visible across the lake, boatshed on shoreline across lake Lakes Entrance Victoriaboats and boating, tourism -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Copper Stick, not known
Copper stick used by Irene Standfield in her home at Selby from 1940's until early 1960'sWooden stick shaped at one end into two prongs. The stick is tapered from handle to the prongsMagic Twist Copper Stick - Reg No 2029Ddomestic items, laundering -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Pen Nibs, 1920's
The two cards of nibs are retail display cards of the dip pen nibs that William Mitchell Calligraphy produced, dating back to around the 1920’s, which was the time of the Great Exhibition in the UK. At that time dip pens with steel nibs were the main writing instruments. British Pens Ltd. had recently formed as a company and its subsidiaries included the the company William Mitchell, which is why British Pens Ltd. is named on the cards as well. One card (1) has the Round Hand nib, which is widely used today for calligraphy scripts. The other card (2) has the Script nib that has round upturned points for monocline or unshaded lettering that is also used for calligraphy. The nibs also have a detachable reservoir. The pen nibs are shaped to fit into a slot in the base of a wooden or Bakelite pen holder. The hole at the front of the nib is for collecting ink from a well, which is then stored in a reservoir at the back of the nib. The nibsare stamped with their nib size and Pedigree (what type of nib it is) and maker’s details. William Mitchell Calligraphy still makes these nibs today with a slightly difference finish. (ref: Sales and Marketing Director of William Mitchell Calligraphy in 2016). HISTORY of the Ink Pen Quills and ink were common writing tools until the early 19th century when the pen trade began mass producing steel nibs and pens. The steel nibs each have a hole in the middle that acts like a well for the ink. When the nib is dipped into the ink well the writer needs to ensure that it is dipped to only just past that well. India Ink was one of the most popular inks used with the nib pens, notable for its satin-like smooth flow. This ink is composed of a particularly fine carbon mixed with water; it can also be obtained as a dry stick that is then crushed and mixed with water as required. The Jewellery Quarter of Birmingham had the largest concentration of independent jewellers in Europe. Birmingham became the centre of the world’s pen trade for many years -, during the 1800’s over 100 factories, employing 1000s of skilled workers, manufactured the ‘Birmingham Pen’. ABOUT WILLIAM MITCHELL CALLIGRAPHY LTD.* (*The following text is quoted from the William Mitchell Calligraphy website) British based William Mitchell Calligraphy has been designing and manufacturing exceptional pens for almost 200 years. The William Mitchell heritage in making pen nibs began whilst working with his brother John Mitchell in the early 1820s. William Mitchell established his own business in 1825 to become one of the leading nib manufacturers and famous for lettering pens. Almost 100 years later William Mitchell merged with Hinks, Wells & Co, another pen manufacturer, to form British Pens, employing around 1000 people in the Bearwood Road area of Birmingham. During the early 1960s British Pens acquired the pen business of other pen manufacturers Perry & Co and John Mitchell, once again reuniting the two brothers. Joseph Gillott, who were famous for their artist drawing and mapping nibs, amalgamated with British pens in 1969. William Mitchell and Joseph Gillott established in Birmingham during the early part of the nineteenth century and [their products] are still proudly made here. British Pens were subsequently purchased by its current owner Byron Head, the owner of William Mitchell (Sinkers) in 1982, and was subsequently renamed William Mitchell (calligraphy) Ltd. Established in 1827 Joseph Gillott was one of the pioneers of mass steel pen nib manufacturing. The company was particularly strong in the American market, prompting Elihu Burrit, the American consul, to write “In ten thousand school houses across the American continent between two oceans, a million children are as familiarly acquainted with Joseph Gillott as with Noah Webster” (The compiler of the famous American dictionary). The company consequently received visits from many notable Americans, including president Ulysses S Grant. The early 19th century invention and mass production of pen nibs such these in our collection had a large impact on education and literacy because the nibs could be produced in great numbers and affordable prices.Pen nibs; 2 cards of steel dip pen nibs from the 1920’s. The steel nibs are attached to cards by 2 rows of entwined cotton cord. Reverse sides of cards have some hand written marks. Manufacturer; William Mitchell, Birmingham, England. Card issued by British Pens Ltd. Nibs have shaped ends, a hole in the centre with a well on the underside, and the tops are shaped approximately quarter circle. Inscriptions are pressed into each nib. The script pens have detachable reservoirs made of a metal different to the nib. (Card 1) Round Hand Pens, 11 nibs remain from card of 12. Printed on card “Round Hand Pens for Beautiful Writing, Twelve degrees of point, Square points. William Mitchell, Birmingham, England. This card is issued by British Pens Ltd. MADE IN ENGLAND” Also printed on top left of card is a pen drawing of a person writing at a desk, background of decorative 3-paned window in brick wall. (Card 2) Script Pens; 11 nibs remain from card of 12. “Script pens fitted with detachable reservoir. William Mitchell, Birmingham, England. This card is issued by British Pens Ltd. MADE IN ENGLAND” Also printed on top right of card is a pen drawing of a person writing at a desk, background of decorative 3-paned window in brick wall. On Card 1, - each nib is stamped with its size, and “Wm MITCHELLS / PEDIGREE / ROUND HAND / ENGLAND” - hand written on front bottom of card in ball point pen “Lettering 5 times size of nib” - hand drawn on back of card in red and blue ball point pen are scribbled lines On Card 2 - each nib is stamped with its size, and “WILLIAM / MITCHELLS / SCRIPT PEN / ENGLAND” - a black circle corresponding to the nib is printed on the card above each nib. - hand written on back of card in black felt tip pen are numerals - hand drawn on back, 4 parallel lines in red ball point pen with the numbers “10” between 2 of the lines flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, william mitchell calligraphy ltd, british pens ltd., pen nib, writing implement, dip pen, round hand nib, script nib, birmingham manufacturer, communication in writing, mass produced pen nibs -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Machine - Guillotine, c. 1880's
This guillotine is a hand operated machine specifically designed to cut through multiple sheets of paper or card. It has a very heavy and sharp single blade knife mounted between vertical guides or runners. The main users of a machine like this is in by the printing and publication binding industry. Book binding companies use a guillotine to evenly trim the pages of a book after it has been bound. The way the guillotine is used is - paper or card is stacked squarely on the flat table and pushed firmly against the back guide - the handle below the table at the front of the machine is wound around, which brings the back guide forward, pushing the paper stack forward and positioning the centre of the stack below the vertical frame - the upper wheel is wound around, which brings the clamp and firmly in position on top of the paper, to hold it very firmly - the large wheel on the side of the machine is turned around to lower the long sharp blade down onto the pages and cut them through. The sharp edge of the blade is protected somewhat from becoming blunt; a block of wood sits in the table under the stack of paper An early model of a guillotine was patented in 1837 by Thirault, who built a model with a fixed blade. Guillotines similar in principal to this one were patented by Guillaume Massiquot in 1844 and 1852. Over the years many improvements have been made and operation has moved from man power to electricity. Oscar Friedheim Ltd. was the importer and wholesaler of a large range of machinery and equipment for the printing and bookbinding industry. He sold most of his equipment under his own name. On this guillotine or paper cutter he refers to the origin of the guillotine’s manufacture only as “German Manufacrure”. A reference book “Commercial Bookbinding: a description of the processes and the various machines used" by Geo. Stephen, 1910, recommends Oscar Friedheim, amongst others, for the supply of “reliable cutting machines for hand or power”. It also recommends Oscar Friedheim’s for a wide range of other printing machinery and processes. OSCAR FRIEDHEIM LIMITED, LONDON Oscar Friedheim Ltd. was established in 1884 and operated from Ludgate in London. The company was an importer and wholesale supplier in the 1880’s, offering machinery and equipment for the printing and packaging industry for the UK and Ireland. The company became incorporated in 1913. An advertisement of 1913 includes a telegraphic code plus two telephone numbers for Oscar Friedheim Ltd and invites readers to call at the Ludgate, London, showrooms to see the machines working. The company later became Friedheim International Ltd. The book titled “Friedheim, A Century of Service 1884-1984 by Roy Brewer, celebrates Oscar Friedheim’s achievements. Friedheim International currently operates from Hemel Hempstead, on the northern outskirts of London UK. It promotes itself as “… the leading supplier of finishing, converting and packaging machinery to the printing, graphic arts, and highly varied packaging industries in the UK and Ireland. The company’s policy is simple – “employ the best people, work with the best equipment manufacturers in the world, and treat our customers as partners!” The company still sells guillotines. The guillotine is significant for its ability to represent aspects of the printing trade in Warrnambool and in a typical port town circa 1850 to 1910. It represents communication methods and processes used in the time before electrically powered equipment became common in industry.Guillotine (or paper cutter), hand operated. Metal framework with vertical guides, stand and metal mechanical parts including wheels and gears. Table with back guide; handle below front of table winds to move the back guide. A wheel at top of machine winds to adjust pressure of the clamp on the work on the table below it. The cutting blade fits between vertical guides; a timber insert in the table below the blade helps minimise the loss of sharpness of the blade. A handle on the side of the machine turns a large spoked wheel, which rotates a large gear, causing the blade to move up and down. Makers details are on a small oval plaque with embossed maker’s details is screwed onto main body. Maker is O Friedheim, London, and the machine is of German manufacture, circa late 1880’s.Maker’s plaque inscribed "O. FRIEDHEIM / London / German Manufacture"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, printing machinery, printer’s guillotine, paper guillotine, paper cutter machine, oscar friedheim ltd london, friedheim international ltd, bookbinding industry, printing industry -
Orbost & District Historical Society
bottle, before 1975
Dross Drossou sold his cordial manufacturing business to Phillips and Stone, a Bairnsdale company, in 1948. Phillips and Stone continued to manufacture soft drinks at Orbost until the early 1970's when the factory became a distribution centre. It closed as a distribution centre in 1978 and later served as the headquarters of the Orbost State Emergency Service. The site of the Cordial Factory now forms part of a carpark. A deposit on the bottles was added to all sales as they left the factory. The returned bottles were washed and the old label removed. The inside was cleaned by pushing the bottle onto a revolving brush. The reusing of the bottles went on until the bottle was broken or the top became chipped. This bottle is an example of a product manufacture by a local industry no longer existing.A clear glass bottle with a metal screw cap. on the front is a painted red and white label. It contained lemonade.Lid - Lemonade Base - AGM M 6 inside a circle 9 Front - 30 fl ozs Back - Manufactured by Preservative added M21 A1 P & S Phillips and Stone 28 flavour LOK Ask for Bairnsdale and Orbost Phillips and Stone Preservative added Refreshing drinks Artificially coloured and flavoured Bairnsdale and Orbost bottle phillips-and-stone beverage lemonade container -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Blouse Front, 1930-1940
Blousettes were popular for ladies wear under suits and cardigans in the 1930's and 1940's. Part of the Bette Jones collection.Fine voile and net blousette (blouse front and back); cream coloured. Ties at side- elastic at waist and back, satin ribbon at front and back. Front panel of three vertical panels of petit-point coloured flowers, centre panel flanked, each side, by four rows of cotton edging lace. Stand-up net collar of three rows of same edging lace. Back neck opening fastened with metal hooks and eyes.costume, female underwear -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Ammunition Cartridges, Martini Henry rifle ball cartridges, 1890
Similar to cartridges used in the Zulu Wars of the 1870's. Used by the Victorian Volunteer Forces up until the late 1890's.Rolled brass case Mark III 1890 wrapped in original paper tied with string, 450/577 calibre for Mark 111 Martini Henry Rifle. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document - Book, H M Rehabilitation Centre Dhurringile: A Conservation Analysis, 1995
A comprehensive book on the life of Dhurringile Mansion from 1800's to late 1900's. Includes maps showing the layout of the Mansion.Printed pages held together with a multiring binder of black plastic. Front cover is clear, back cover is black. Title and black and white photograph of Dhurringile in a square on front.dhurringile mansion, h m rehabilitation centre, winter irving family -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photographs - Demolition of the old Tawonga District General Hospital. Set of 8 colour photographs
In the early stages of the Kiewa Hydro-Electric Scheme the State Electricity Commission took over the financial and construction responsibility of the Tawonga District General Hospital building at a cost of 27,000 pounds. This included the removal and re-erection of the ex-military Bonegilla ward from Wodonga while in addition they carried out all the necessary building works that allowed the hospital to operate as a functional unit. The work was completed and handed over to the Hospital Committee of Management on September 1, 1949. Local residents raised 3,400 pounds through fund raising. The balance was met by the SEC and the Hospital and Charities Commission. The initial project was to provide for a basic temporary hospital which was later to include an Operating Theatre, Offices, Store, Mortuary and a Nurse’s Home, until the establishment of a permanent medical premises. Following the opening, 455 patients were admitted to the Tawonga District General Hospital and 254 operations were performed in the first year. The hospital relocated to Mount Beauty in the former SEC administration offices located in the town centre. Official opening of the 18 bed Tawonga District General Hospital on April 29 in 1961. The old weatherboard building was demolished around the late 1900’s to early 2000’s and replaced with a new modern brick building. Alpine Health CEO Mr Lyndon Seys oversaw the opening of the new Mount Beauty Hospital in November 2001 alongside Board of Management President Mr Andrew Randell, other board members and politicians. The Kiewa Hydro-Electric Scheme the State Electricity Commission played a pivotal part in the planning and initial funding of the Tawonga District General Hospital, with a view to providing medical support for its many workers on the Hydro scheme. Later, spouse and family members of workers were also able to access medical assistance The hospital was originally located in Tawonga away from the majority of the patients as the Hospital and Charities Board was not prepared to have it within the SEC controlled area and it was not until the gate at Tawonga South was taken down that the hospital was moved to the main centre of population at Mount Beauty.8 Colour photographs of the demolition of the original Tawonga and District Hospital situated in Mt Beauty circa 20001. No inscriptions 2. Side view of Tawonga District General Hospital, 1990’s 3. Demolition of the weatherboard hospital: Nurses station, ward and corridor 4. Demolition of the weatherboard hospital: kitchen & utility rooms 5. Demolition of the weatherboard hospital” front entrance & gardens 7. Demolition of the weatherboard hospital: Matrons House 8. No inscriptions tawonga & district general hospital; kiewa hydro electric scheme; mt beauty; -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - HARRIS COLLECTION: STEREOSCOPIC VIEWS, Nineteenth Century
Stereoscopic Views. Printed on Front. C H Graves Publisher and General Manager Philadelphia, U S A, The Universal Photo Art Co. Reverse circular stamp contains, W E Bell Sole Agent Penshurst N S W.. 1. Orange Groves San ??. 2. The Coming Storm, Lake Erie. Stamped reverse. G J Williams, Merchant, Eaglehawk. W.E. Bell sole Agent Penshurst N.S.W. 3. Jesus Condemned to Death.The Universal Photo Art Copostcard -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: STEAM TRAM SHEDS
Reproduction of image from 'The Bendigonian' Newspaper 5th January 1899 showing steam tram sheds. Motor unit pulling 6 window 'bogie' car, (left), and a 9 window 'bogie' car number 4, (right). On reverse side rubber stamped K. S. King's collection and number S-A 770 penned. Written in pen: Bendigo.Steam Tram Sheds.On outside road - a 6 window 'bogie' car and motor. In front of shed - a 9 window 'bogie; car Number 4.Original photo taken in 1899, by W. Ninnissperson, individual, basil miller -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - DRAWING BOOK: PHOEBE LANSELL, 1880
'Drawing Book' - attached plate stating 'Student's Name' : Phoebe Lansell.; 'School Number': 161 Other ??. Pinky - fawn coloured cover - string- bound with cardboard pages and separating tissue paper .The front cover has a landscape scene sketch .An angel and cherub are holding back a curtain .A label shows School number 161 .The back cover shows a sketch of 'New Princes Bridge .Melbourne ' and St Patricks Cathedral-Post 1880's 90's .Inside are pencil sketchesperson, individual, phoebe lansell -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BENDIGO PHOTOGRAPHIC VIEWS
Eight colour photographic views of Bendigo dating in the 1950's period. Enclosed within envelope printed heading reading. Valentine 's Snapshots. Eight real photographs hand coloured, Bendigo, Vic No 2 published by the Valentine Publishing Co, Melbourne and Sydney. Photos are of; Lake Weeroona Bendigo, The Mall. Pall Mall Bendigo, The Conservatory Gardens Bendigo, Rosalind park Gardens Bendigo, Conservatory Gardens Bendigo, Rosalind Park and Deborah Gold Mine looking towards Bendigo.Valentine's Snapshots, Bendigo, Vic. No2. Published by the Valentine Publishing Co., Pty. Ltd Melbourne and Sydneybendigo, streetscape, general street views -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BUSH COLLECTION: SUNBEAM MOTOR CYCLE CATALOGUES AND ENVELO, 1916-1920
Sunbeam Motor Cycle Catalogues and Envelope - S A Bush: a. Envelope addressed to S A Bush, Bairnsdale, posted in Streatham, England ; b. Catalogue for 'The Sunbeam Motor Cycle', Season 1916 with addendum dated June 1st, 1917. 24 pages. Handwritten ([pencil) on cover: R F Bush - St? ?? Rd, Streatham, London; c. Preliminary List - Sunbeam Motor Cycles, December 1919 - 8 pages with notations, handwritten on p. 5 27/4/20.person, individual, bush collection - personal, bush collection, collection, transport, motor cycles, catalogue -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - E.A. BROWN'S MERRY-GO ROUND AT FAIR
Black and white photo mounted on dark grey board: photo shows merry-go-round, children and adults on horses riding the horses. Three men dressed in uniform, white caps and dark suits, standing in centre of merry-go-round possibly operating staff. Children and adults standing around outside. Three girls in foreground, wearing knee length dresses and hats, looking at photographer. Clothing indicates early 1900's or late 1800's.bendigo, entertainment, e.a. brown merry-go-round -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - BADGE COLLECTION: LIGHT INFANTRY HAT BADGE, UK
Object. Light Infantry Hat Badge, dark metal Bugle horn Badge with looped tassels above it, symbolizing the Rose of York. The badge is mounted on a brass disc (dia.4cm). Three lugs on the badge with two holding pins. The bugle horn badge was first introduced by the Germans in the 1700's. From the 1700's each British Foot Regiment had Light Companies (more mobile and loosely organized). These became Regiments in their own right, which were then called Light Infantry.numismatics, badges - military, light infantry hat badge -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Print/s - set of 8, Earl Ewers, 29/05/2011 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the BTM's 40th anniversary celebrations, and some of the people involved.Set of eight colour prints of the display area and new panels on show for the first time. Taken by Earl Ewers, printed on Fujichrome paper. Taken 29/5/2011. .1 - Display area from the office .2 - Boards and panels on display alongside 3 road .3 - No. 39 and shed. .4 - New panels alongside wall./ .5 - Gavin Young at sales desk .6 - Panel - 1950's to 1960's .7 - Yanks Conductresses and pranksters .8 - End of the Line On rear in blue pen .1 - Interior Museum Section BTM 29 May 2011 .2 - Interior Ballarat Tram Museum 29 May 2011 .3 - Interior Ballarat Tram Museum 29 May 2011 .4 - Wall mountings ready to be put on museum wall 29 May 2011 .5 - "Counting the badges" Gavin Young hard at it 29 May 2011 Ballarat Tram Depottrams, tramways, 40th anniversary, btm, displays, depot, tram 39, tram 1, tram 40 -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1967
A Snauwaert Orion tennis racquet, with string whipping around shoulders and shaft, diagonal nylon stringing, and leather handle grip with floral perforations. Model name features across base of head, flanked by starburst devices. Diagonal grid design features on throat. Snauwaert logo features along shaft, with 'S' trademark in globe device below. 'S&D' trademark features on butt cover. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Leather, Ink, Glue, Lacquer, Metal, String, Enamel, Adhesive tapetennis -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1977
A Spalding 'Natural' Specialist Frame tennis racquet, with wood grain finish on lower half of head and along edge of shaft and head; leather handle grip printed with manufacturer name; and, plastic butt cap featuring 'S' logo. Model name features along base of head. Manufacturer's 'S' logo appears on lower shaft. Inscription on side outlines the wood & fibre composition of racquet. Materials: Wood, Glue, Metal, Lacquer, Nylon, Leather, Ink, Plastic, Adhesive tape, Fibretennis -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1968
A Wilson "Butch" Buchholz Signature tennis racquet. Base of head features Wilson logo. Throat features model name, with a wreathed 'S'. Lower shaft and butt cap feature 'W' trademark. Leather handle grip features triangular perforations. Inscription along left side of shaft: MADE EXCLUSIVELY FOR [SEAR]S [ROEBUCK & CO]./BY WILSON SPORTING GOODS. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Leather, Glue, Metal, Lacquer, Paint, Adhesive tape, Ribbon, Plastictennis -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Plan - Subdivision Plan, Mont Victor Hill Estate, 1936
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.Subdivision plans are historically important documents used as evidence of the growth of suburbs in Australia. They frequently provide information about when the land was sold on which a built structure was subsequently constructed as well as evidence relating to surveyors and real estate and financial agents. The numerous subdivision plans in the Kew Historical Society's collection represent working documents, ranging from the initial sketches made in planning a subdivision to printed plans on which auctioneers or agents listed the prices for which individual lots were sold. In a number of cases, the reverse of a subdivision plan in the collection includes a photograph of a house that was also for sale by the agent. These photographs provide significant heritage information relating house design and decoration, fencing and household gardens.A preliminary plan for the Mont Victor Hill subdivision of 1936 which included 23 allotments bordering the Rimington Nursery in Mont Victor Road. The subdivision created allotments in Victor Avenue, Heather Grove and Burke Road. Bisecting the Estate and clearly marked on the plan is the Railway Reserve which at this stage was all that remained of the Outer Circle Railway. The auctioneers note on the plan that the subdivision was made possible by the order of Messrs S. H. Bennet & H. Wright, the executors of the Wills of S. Bennett & E. Foreman.mont victor hill estate, subdivision plans - kew -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Statutory Declaration, George Perkins, Linton, 1868
Honora Perkins, the daughter of George and Julia Perkins, was accidentally killed when a cart in which she was travelling home from school was overturned near Linton.Statutory declaration, handwritten on pale-blue lined paper, written (presumably by Samuel Lewers) for George Perkins, who could not read or write. Asserts that George Perkins has insufficient money to pay for the burial of his child Honora Perkins, who was accidentally killed on November 30th, 1868. Document is signed:"George Perkins his mark" (next to a small cross). "Witness S. Lewers". "Dated at Linton 1st December 1868 " and signed "S. Lewers, JP".george perkins, julia perkins, honora perkins, linton cemetery, funerals, statutory declarations -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - BOOK - THE WIDOW GREEN AND HER THREE NIECES
116 hardcover (embossed) titled 'The Widow Green and Her Three Nieces' By Mrs. Ellis addressed to her friends in the Cottage and the Kitchen. Part of S. W. Partridge Collection of Illustrated Books suitable for presents and distribution. For the Cottage and Kitchen. Many engravings. Cloth, 1s. London: S. W. Partridge, 9 paternoster London. C1862. A present from Miss E. Drake to Jane Astler? In black ink x 2. Sandhurst. In pencil by 1 on cover page.Mrs Ellisbook, the widow and her three nieces, mrs ellis, s w partridge, miss e drake, jane astler? -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: CRICKET
BHS CollectionBendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from Wednesday, December 24, 2003. Cricket: Bendigo junior Technical School Cricket team in 1948. Back row: D. Goucher, R. Robertson, K. Stevenson, J. Beattie, A. Holland. Centre: Mr De Silver, R. Loveland, L. Frank, K. Smith, S. Somerville, Mr Clayton. Front row: F. Tupper, D. Sherman, E. Williams. Seated: S. Read. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were