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Otway Districts Historical Society
Photograph, Victorian Railways, Bend 21.5 miles looking south, 1901
Banool station is 34.1 km down the railway line from Colac: this photograph was taken 34.6 km down the line, half a kilometre onwards.B/W. A bend in the line 21.5 miles (34.6 km) looking south.banool; beech forest; railways; -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Photograph - Photo of lifeboat house & slipway Queenscliffe, Lifeboat house plans, 26 February 1926
Queenscliffe pilot boat housing historyPlan of Lifeboat Shed & Slipway 1926B&W Photo of lifeboat & slipway plans for Queenscliffe 25 Feb 1926Reverse " NIL "queenscliffe pilot boats -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Photograph - B&W photo c1900 of Navy Mines & Layers depot Swan Island, Swan Is. Mines Depot c1900, c1900
Mine storageMine storage facility on Swan Island. c1900B&W photo Swan Island Navy Mines & Layers Depot c1900.Reverse " Naval dock Swan Island 1900 / a safe harbour for fishing boats (with permit) when high seas & strong winds makes when dangerous in usual anchorage / the boats are naval training sailing cutters (with oars)/ there were 2 jetties (one on RH side of the photo) and on the end of one was a cookhouse in bottom LH, a boat moored at the southern jetty (possibly VULCAN a general purpose tug of Navy.) "history -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Print - SS ORUNGAL aground at Barwon Heads sketch, Print of pencil sketch by Tom Shield 1940, 1940
shipwreck at Barwon HeadsSS ORUNGAL shipwreckPencil sketch, post card and B&W photo of SS ORUNGAL agroundReverse - " NIL ".historical references -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Perseverance Hotel McIvor Highway, Longlea
historic contextA4 scan of B&W photograph. Historic of front of hotel, circa 1890s.perseverance hotel, longlea -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Photograph - Mounted B&W photograph, unframed, SS Loongana
The SS Loongana operated in the Bass Strait from 1904 to 1934. She was replacied as a Tasmanian Ferry by the Nairana in 1921.A passanger ship which operated from Melbourne to Tasmania and to New Zealand beteen 1904 and 1934.A B&W photoraph mounted on cardboard backing of the SS Loongana under steam.ss loongana, bass strait, tasmanian ferries, port phillip -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - STEAM LOCOMOTIVE AT BENDIGO RAILWAY STATION, CIRCA 1880
B&W photograph of a Steam Locomotive at Bendigo Railway Station, circa 1880 -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - B/W photograph, Yendon Railway Station with steam train, c 1950, c 1950
Record of demolished buildingB?W photo, Yendon Railway Station with steam train, c 1950yendon, station, railway, steam train -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Magdala cum Moonlight Mine workmen -- Off to work with billies
Magdala cum Moonlight Mine workmen. B/W Two rows of workers with Billies. Some have been namedstawell gold mining -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Realia, 1930
Stawell High School Terminal Report W. Langsford Form B 1930stawell -
Vision Australia
Work on paper - Image, 1978 Opening of Mirridong Day Craft, Recreation and Activities Centre, September 30, 1978
Katharine Rose and John Wilson look on as John Wicking officially opens the day centre at Mirridong.1 B/W photograph and 1 clipping of Annual Report of the same image6131 Mrs Kitty Rose & watch on as Mr M.J. Wicking officialy open day centre 30.9.78association for the blind, john wilson, john wicking, katharine (kitty) rose -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, John Puttick and unidentified male outside stock exchange, 1996?
John Puttick stands in front of the Queensland Stock Exchange with another male.1 x B/W photograph of two men standing with hands claspedN96727 (11.11A)vision qld, john puttick -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, John and Janet Wicking with Eunice and John Wilson
President John Wicking with his wife Janet is speaking to CEO John Wilson and his wife Eunice.B/W photograph of John and Janet Wicking speaking to Eunice and John Wilson.john wicking, janet wicking, eunice wilson, john wilson, association for the blind -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, John Wicking, Margaret Lawrence and Peter Ross Edwards
President John Wicking, Margaret Lawrence and Peter Ross Edwards smile for the camera whilst sitting in a meeting room at Kooyong.B/W photograph of John Wicking, Margaret Lawrence and Peter Ross Edwards.association for the blind, john wicking, margaret lawrence, peter ross edwards -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, John Wilson, Kitty Rose and John Wicking at Mrs Rose's farewell in Bendigo
John Wilson, Kitty Rose and John Wicking at a Kitty Rose's farewell in Bendigo.B/W photograph of John Wilson, Katharine (Kitty) Rose and John Wicking.john wicking, john wilson, association for the blind, katharine (kitty) rose -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, John Wilson and Mrs R Stacey look at his OAM, 1983
John Wilson shows his Member of the Order of Australia medal to R.J. Stacey (name on the cane that the woman is holding).B/W image of John Wilson showing to his medal to an elderly womanjohn wilson, association for the blind, awards -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, Sir Hubert Opperman and Malvern Star bicycle, 1960's
Four photographs of Sir Hubert Opperman and a Malvern Star Moulton bicycle. Bruce Small took over Malvern Star bicycles in 1920 and hired a young Hubert Opperman, meeting him after 'Oppy' won a race and the prize of a Malvern Star bike. The pair became life long friends and after Bruce joined the Association for the Blind as a board member and President, he encouraged his friend to join as well. These photographs were most likely taken for Sir Hubert joining the board. Possible location for photos is near the Princess Bridge.B/W photographs of Sir Hubert Opperman with Malvern Star Moulton bicycleassociation for the blind, hubert opperman -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, Sir Hubert Opperman and Arthur Wilkins riding a tandem bicycle, 1975
Sir Hubert Opperman and Arthur Wilkins riding a tandem bicycle.B/W photograph of Arthur Wilkins and Sir Hubert Opperman on a tandem bikeTesting the first tandem bicycle for blind people with Sir Hubert Opperman in the driver's seat.association for the blind, arthur wilkins, hubert opperman -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Book, Macmillan Publishers Group Australia Pty Ltd, Triumph of the nomads : a History of Ancient Australia, 1982
Argues that Australia's Indigenous people discovered the land, adapted it and mastered its climates, seasons & reserves.23.0 x 14.0cms, 938 pp. b/w illust dust jacketnon-fictionArgues that Australia's Indigenous people discovered the land, adapted it and mastered its climates, seasons & reserves.habitation - nomadism., demography - palaeodemography - aboriginal settlement of australia., reproduction - infanticide., feuds and warfare., hunting, gathering and fishing., food - plants., trade and exchange - trade routes., australiens (aborign̈es), aborigines, australian -- social life and customs., aboriginal australians -- social life and customs -- northern territory., aboriginal australians -- history., aboriginal australians -- culture -- history., aboriginal australians -- civilization -- history., aboriginal australians -- economic conditions -- history., aboriginal australians -- social life and customs., human ecology -- australia., aboriginal australians., aborigines., australiens (aborigènes), australien., australia -- history., lake mungo / walls of china (willandra sw nsw si54-08), tasmania (tas), australia - aborigines, book -
Vision Australia
Image, 15/10/1979
October 15, 1979 was the very first publicly proclaimed White Cane Day in Victoria. Announced by Premier Hamer, onlookers were invited to learn more about the various societies in Victoria that assisted the blind and vision impaired. Barry Humphries was the guest of honour, and spoke with a small group before venturing out with his own white cane to test out Melbourne’s wet streets. Caravans were set up along Swanston Street to distribute information. The RAAF band played and a square dance exhibition was held by vision impaired dancers in Bourke Street. 13 B/W photographs w/ 20 negatives and 23 col. negativesOn the back of BRIP381.11 is a partially erased pencil description 'Kathy Zwald' and 'Doris Nothling".white cane day, barry humphries, doris nothling, kathy zwald -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, Man using white cane and sonic guide
A bearded man uses a white cane and sonic guide to help him navigate around the streets of Strathfield. The sonic guide consists of a pair of heavy black spectacles with three sensors built into the bridge of the glasses. The glasses are attached by a cable to a control box which is designed to be clipped onto the wearer's belt or clothing. The control box has two switches and a volume setting, and assists the user in determining objects in their path and their distance to them.2 B/W photographs of man using sonic guide and white cane"5156-220" and '5156-224" on back of photographsroyal blind society of nsw, white cane, orientation and mobility -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, Advance Australia award winners, circa 1989
A group of people on the steps of Government House holding their Advance Australia Awards. Included in this group are Glenn Wheatley, Daryl Cotton and John Farnham.1 x B/W photograph of group standing on steps of government houseawards, john farnham, glen wheatley, daryl cotton -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, Paula Haynes during an orientation and mobility session
Paula Haynes assists an RBS client in using a long cane along an external corridor.2 x B/W photographs of woman using white cane with instructorFile: Skills Training - O&M A white cane provides blind people with warning of obstacles. Rehab teacher, Paula Haynes (R) showing how to use the cane. Paula Haynes (r) a rehabilitation teacher with the Royal Blind Society ... giving instructions on how to use a long cane.royal blind society of nsw, white cane day, paula haynes, orientation and mobility -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, Ettore Cipellone with RBS Northern Region Team Leader Bill Casey
Ettore Cipellone with RBS Northern Region Team Leader Bill Casey.B/W photograph of man holding a white cane and using a sighted guideroyal blind society of nsw, white cane day, ettore cipellone, bill casey -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, David Blyth sitting under a Wonderflex sign
David Blyth and an unknown man sit on a wooden bench, next to a wooden planter and a wooden table with a wooden frame on it. Above them is a sign that reads "RVIB Enterprises Sales Centre Courtesy of Wonderflex".1 B/W image of two men sitting on a bench outside a buildingroyal victorian institute for the blind, david blyth -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, Herald and Weekly Times, Elanora resident accepting a kiss from a young girl
A elderly woman, dressed up in hat, jacket, dress and gloves leans over in her chair to kiss a young girl lightly on the lips.1 b/w photograph of seated elderly woman kissing a young girlassociation for the blind, elanora home (brighton) -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, Eve Smith with Mt Eliza staff member, c.1980-90s
Mrs Eve Smith exits a car as an Association for the Blind staff member (or volunteer) helps her.1 b/w photograph of Eve Smith and Mt Eliza staff memberMt Elizaassociation for the blind, george vowell centre (mt eliza), eve smith -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, Residents in the George Vowell centre, c.1980-90s
A group of unknown residents sitting inside the George Vowell Centre.4 b/w photographs of people sitting inside the Mt Eliza centreassociation for the blind, george vowell centre (mt eliza) -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Book, Teresa Murphy, Gentlemen, Ghosts and Grand Designs, 2022
The early life of 4 grand historical homes in Port Fairy/Belfast.Pale blue cover with red lettering, b/w photograph of houses on a hill non-fictionThe early life of 4 grand historical homes in Port Fairy/Belfast. seaview, talara, cooinda, loongana, teresa murphy, powling, suter, powell, margaret emily brown, dilmond john howes, ian wood, lloyd rutledge -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Frederick Moses Claxton 1832-1888, Death Certification, 1888
F. R. Claxton died at the relatively young age of 56 years and was a civic leader and highly regarded member of the Ballarat Community.F.R. Claxton's untimely death may have been caused by food poisoning not English Cholera as noted the Death Certificate.Schedule B Death Certificate (2 copies) and one enlargement of this Death CertificateOn the back of Claxton's Death Certificate, in black biro "Obtained 22 Feb 2010 for Friends of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group." john garner, doctor, ballarat botanical gardens, frederick moses claxton, death certificate, english cholera, lake wendouree, claxton memorial, claxton, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat