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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Calendar, Brown Trout Publishing Pty Ltd, "Ballarat Victoria", 2014
Yields information about the appearance of various Ballarat locations during 2013 for a 2014 calendar.Wall Calendar - heavy card covers, 12 gloss art pages inside, titled "Ballarat Victoria", calendar for 2015, featuring various Ballarat photographs. Includes the Gardens, BTM No. 28, Sovereign Hill, Lydiard St and Sturt St, Arch of Victory, Lake Wendouree, Botanical Gardens, Railway Station, Regent Theatre, Conservatory and Statuary Pavilion. Contained within the original plastic wrapping. Photo of No. 28 in Wendouree Parade. Produced by Brown Trout Publishing Pty ltd.tramways, trams, ballarat, btm, sovereign hill, botanical gardens, railway station, arch of victory -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, late to mid 1930's
Yields information about the appearance of one of Ballarat Scrubber tram soon after it was converted from a Ballarat Sebastopol car in Wendouree Parade.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of the Ballarat Scrubber, in Wendouree Parade mid to late 1930's. Could have been photographed after completion. Wal's album notes "Water & Scrubber car ex "Sebastopol Type No. 23 converted 1935". Has a broom inside the tram. Lake Wendouree in the background. See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3 for hi res scan of print. See image i4 for hi res scan of negativeon rear of photo in ink, "Ballarat Tramways water car"trams, tramways, scrubber tram, lake wendouree, scrubber -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative, Wal Jack, early 1960's
Yields information about Ballarat tram operations in Drummond St South during the early 1960's at the Urquhart St Loop.Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of 41 and 21 northbound in Drummond St South after crossing No. 39 at the Urquhart St loop. No. 41 (Lydiard St Nth) and No. 21 (City). Both cars have adverts for dancing at Civic Hall and No. 21, Twin Lakes. In the background is a store advertising The Age, The Sun and The Herald newspapers. Photo early 1960's. See Reg Item 376 for a photo taken at the same time - note the car mirror.trams, tramways, drummond st south, urquhart st, tram 41 tram 21 tram 39 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - HOSKING AND HUNKIN COLLECTION: PHOTO OF FIVE PEOPLE IN A ROW BOAT, 1907
HOSKING AND HUNKIN COLLECTION: PHOTO OF FIVE PEOPLE IN A ROW BOAT Writing on front of photo '9th Jan 1907' On rear of photo: 'Small boy John Hunkin 21 years younger than Bride (his sister) Wm and Emily raised him' 'Wm H. Lawrey and Emily nee Hunkin on Daylesford lake affter wedding Daylesford Methodist Church 9th Jan 1907' 'Mrs Bath and son Matron of Honour (Bride could have made her own clothes).photo -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Postcard - Lakes Entrance 1945, 1945c
North Arm Bridge and TownColour photograph of bridge across North Arm, showing town and Club Hotel; jetties in Cunninghame Arm; sand dunes; and concrete brick toilet block built beside Highway between Club Hotel and North Arm. Concrete brick toilet block opposite road to Bullock Island built after World War 2 bricks made on Kimmels Farm, toilet at Harbecks Wharf and cricket club pavilion built same era. Lakes Entrance Victoriatownship, hotels, bridges -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Postcard - North Arm bridge Lakes Entrance Victoria, 1917c
Also sepia toned photographic print 10cmx15cm, good condition old cat No 310 or 318? (Club Hotel and Hummocks area cropped from top) also Black and white photographic print 12.5cmx18cm, good condition- 2 copies 'Original T-Beam bridge opened Sept 1917 on reverse P01151-3.Black and white photographic miniature postcard showing the concrete bridge over the North Arm, showing the extended abutments, and shortened bridge length compared to previous bridge, causing restriction of waterway. Two walkers and horse drawn vehicle, buggy, on bridge. Remaining piles of wooden bridge upstream of bridge, telegraph poles upstream of bridge and across mudflats. Bridge to Bullock Island from mudflat, Club Hotel, Cunninghame Arm, and sand hummocks in distance. Lakes Entrance Victoriabridges, waterways, coast, transport, hotels -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph, Debutante Ball Lakes Entrance Victoria 1956, 1956
Black and white photograph of Doreen Watts, Judith Rickman nee Morton, Judith East, Delma Carstairs nee Montgomery, Gwenda Mitchelson, Valerie Brett, Greta Watts, Nora Cranston now Warseldine, Annette Kerr, Anore Newman now Geoff, Barbara Ray, Audrey Lancaster, Dot Scott, Edna Ostler,, Valerie Newman now Curtis, Debbie Lancaster now Jerkins, Debutantes, Matrons and flower girls posted for group photograph Lakes Entrance Victoriadebutante ball, social history -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Valentine's Snapshots of Bendigo x 8
Valentine's Snapshots of Victoria - Bendigo x 8. Hand colored photographs. Scenes include Deborah Gold Mines looking towards Bendigo; Mitchell Street; Civic Buildings; Lake Weeroona; Conservatory Gardens; The Mall; Rosalind Park; Conservatory Gardens. Has a small fawn colored envelope into which the cards fit. Possibly 1950's. Printed in Britain. Published by the Valentines Publishing Co; Melbourne. These cards are numbered 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18. bendigo, weeroona, rosalind park, the mall, mitchell street, deborah mines -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photo - Bogong Township, March 1944
In 1940 Field Headquarters for the Kiewa Scheme were established at Bogong with office, workshop facilities and accommodation for workmen, staff and some families constructed. (There had been a 'tent camp' on this site in 1939 but was destroyed by bushfires) Construction of accommodation continued until 1947. A total of 40 houses plus a hostel for single staff, post office, police station, medical centre and primary school all with water and sewerage and electricity supply. The staff hostel was known as Kiewa House and is now occupied by the Education Department. Lake Guy was named after Mr. L.T. Guy who was the Resident Engineer in charge of construction work and associated activities on the Kiewa area. He held this position from 1939 to November 1946 when he was transferred to Head Office. The Bogong Township was developed firstly as an accommodation centre (base camp) for construction workers employed under the Kiewa Hydroelectric Scheme. Due to the influx of European workers into the Township the beautification of the immediate surrounds (gardens etc.) had a distinct European flavour. This environment has been very beneficial for tourism in later years. At the completion of the scheme, in the 1960's, the village was opened to public/tourism use. Strict environmental control has not allowed for any extensive redevelopment in tourist accommodation and basically restricted it to the accommodation initially built for the construction workers. Activities such a bike riding, snow skiing, restricted horse riding and bush walking on the Alpine plains and mountains are now a viable part of the Kiewa Valley Tourist Industry. The lake is one of the many water storage reservoirs used to supply the power stations their main power to run the huge turbines generating the final product, electricityBlack and white photograph of Bogong Township taken March 1944Handwritten on the back of photo - Township March '44bogong village, secv -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photograph - Bogong Village (7 copies), Approx 1940
In 1940 Field Headquarters for the Kiewa Scheme were established at Bogong with office, workshop facilities and accommodation for workmen, staff and some families constructed. (There had been a 'tent camp' on this site in 1939 but was destroyed by bushfires) Construction of accommodation continued until 1947. A total of 40 houses plus a hostel for single staff, post office, police station, medical centre and primary school all with water and sewerage and electricity supply. The staff hostel was known as Kiewa House and is now occupied by the Education Department. Lake Guy was named after Mr. L.T. Guy who was the Resident Engineer in charge of construction work and associated activities on the Kiewa area. He held this position from 1939 to November 1946 when he was transferred to Head Office. The Bogong Township was developed firstly as an accommodation centre (base camp) for construction workers employed under the Kiewa Hydroelectric Scheme. Due to the influx of European workers into the Township the beautification of the immediate surrounds (gardens etc.) had a distinct European flavour. This environment has been very beneficial for tourism in later years. At the completion of the scheme, in the 1960's, the village was opened to public/tourism use. Strict environmental control has not allowed for any extensive redevelopment in tourist accommodation and basically restricted it to the accommodation initially built for the construction workers. Activities such a bike riding, snow skiing, restricted horse riding and bush walking on the Alpine plains and mountains are now a viable part of the Kiewa Valley Tourist Industry. The lake is one of the many water storage reservoirs used to supply the power stations their main power to run the huge turbines generating the final product, electricity. Evidence can be seen of the 1939 bushfires.Set of 7 identical black and white photographs of Bogong Village after 1939 bush firesHandwritten on the back of one photo - Bogong Village approx. 1940, after 1939 bush fires. Staff residences to left. Kiewa House, General offices and test lab to the right. Hand drawn map on the back of one photo.bogong village, secv -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photo - Bogong Township, September 1953
In 1940 Field Headquarters for the Kiewa Scheme were established at Bogong with office, workshop facilities and accommodation for workmen, staff and some families constructed. (There had been a 'tent camp' on this site in 1939 but was destroyed by bushfires) Construction of accommodation continued until 1947. A total of 40 houses plus a hostel for single staff, post office, police station, medical centre and primary school all with water and sewerage and electricity supply. The staff hostel was known as Kiewa House and is now occupied by the Education Department. Lake Guy was named after Mr. L.T. Guy who was the Resident Engineer in charge of construction work and associated activities on the Kiewa area. He held this position from 1939 to November 1946 when he was transferred to Head Office. The Bogong Township was developed firstly as an accommodation centre (base camp) for construction workers employed under the Kiewa Hydroelectric Scheme. Due to the influx of European workers into the Township the beautification of the immediate surrounds (gardens etc.) had a distinct European flavour. This environment has been very beneficial for tourism in later years. At the completion of the scheme, in the 1960's, the village was opened to public/tourism use. Strict environmental control has not allowed for any extensive redevelopment in tourist accommodation and basically restricted it to the accommodation initially built for the construction workers. Activities such a bike riding, snow skiing, restricted horse riding and bush walking on the Alpine plains and mountains are now a viable part of the Kiewa Valley Tourist Industry. The lake is one of the many water storage reservoirs used to supply the power stations their main power to run the huge turbines generating the final product, electricityBlack and white photograph of Bogong Township taken from Little Arthur fire track. September 1953Faded handwritten inscription on back - Bogong Township taken from Little Arthur fire track. Sept 1953bogong village, secv -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photo - First Bogong Camp, September 1950
In 1940 Field Headquarters for the Kiewa Scheme were established at Bogong with office, workshop facilities and accommodation for workmen, staff and some families constructed. (There had been a 'tent camp' on this site in 1939 but was destroyed by bushfires) Construction of accommodation continued until 1947. A total of 40 houses plus a hostel for single staff, post office, police station, medical centre and primary school all with water and sewerage and electricity supply. The staff hostel was known as Kiewa House and is now occupied by the Education Department. Lake Guy was named after Mr. L.T. Guy who was the Resident Engineer in charge of construction work and associated activities on the Kiewa area. He held this position from 1939 to November 1946 when he was transferred to Head Office. The Bogong Township was developed firstly as an accommodation centre (base camp) for construction workers employed under the Kiewa Hydroelectric Scheme. Due to the influx of European workers into the Township the beautification of the immediate surrounds (gardens etc.) had a distinct European flavour. This environment has been very beneficial for tourism in later years. At the completion of the scheme, in the 1960's, the village was opened to public/tourism use. Strict environmental control has not allowed for any extensive redevelopment in tourist accommodation and basically restricted it to the accommodation initially built for the construction workers. Activities such a bike riding, snow skiing, restricted horse riding and bush walking on the Alpine plains and mountains are now a viable part of the Kiewa Valley Tourist Industry. The lake is one of the many water storage reservoirs used to supply the power stations their main power to run the huge turbines generating the final product, electricityBlack and white photo of Bogong Village. September 1950Handwritten on the back - 1st Bogong Camp. SEC Kiewa Scheme Sept 1950bogong camp, bogong village, secv -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Booklet, Soldiering On: The Australian Army at Home and Overseas, 1942
Belonged to Clarence (Clarrie) Edward Nicholls who was a communications person on the Sunderland Flying Boats. He was in the Battle of Britain. He was seconded to the RAF and flew out of Plymouth. He was shot down a number of times. He was in the peace keeping corps in Japan and then Korea, and then went into the full time Korea. At one time Clarrie and his two brothers were in New Guinea at the same time. They knew they were all there together but they could not find each other, and officials would not tell them where they were. He flew the last Sunderland back to Lake Boga. He wanted to buzz his parents in Wodonga so he knew he was on the way, but the authorities wouldn't let him. Clarrie Nicholls was a flag bearer for the Melbourne Olympics.Red hard covered book of 200 pages. The following images are by official war artist Geoff Mainwaring (SX13471) who later taught painting at the Ballarat Technical Art School. * 'And Again. So-Heave', page 121 * 'Day's Work Done', page 121 * Untitled image, pg 185 Includes photographs of General Sir Thomas Blamey, Corporal Jim Gordon, John Lavarack, Iven Maccay, Australian Women's Army Service, Convalescent Diggers at Heidelberg Hospital; and maps of the Malay Peninsula and Singapore.clarence nicholls, nicholls, world war 2, geoffrey mainwaring, new guinea, singapore, libya, solomon islands, charles bush, ivor heale, g.j. browning -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document, Conditions of contract for Horse work Tramway Department, C1881
In 1858 a tramway was constructed to move goods between Warrnambool township and jetty on Lady Bay which was over a mile away The terminus was established on the southern side of Merri Street. and the track went around the edge of Lake Pertobe reserve. Large stores were also built near where the present railway station is situated to hold produce and carriages. According to these documents , the horses were required for many different tasks in the operation of the tramways including the moving of freight, removal of sand from the area, shunting of trucks and ballasting and repairing lines when necessary.The contractors had a list of conditions imposed including the provision of six horses of strong working ability and sufficient finances. The contract period was for 1 year and payment was monthly in arrears and hours of operation were from 7 am to 6 pm. These handwritten documents provide an insight into the type of work done in the early days of Warrnambool and the working conditions at the time. Five folded grey paper with red lines around edges. Written in black ink. Only front page of each piece has writing on it. 001262.1 Borough of Warrnambool Tramway Department Specification of Duties Contractor for Horse Work Signed William Bell 28/09/1881 001262.2 Borough of Warrnambool Tramway Department Conditions of contract for Horse Work. Signed Daniel Gallagher 20/09/1881 001262.3 Borough of Warrnambool Tramway Department Specification of Duties Contractor for Horse Work Signed Daniel Gallagher 20/09/1881. 001262.4 Borough of Warrnambool Tramway Department Specification of Duties Contractor for Horse Work Signed Michl Daly 5th September 1878 crossed out 001262.5 Borough of Warrnambool Tramway Department Conditions of contract for Horse Work Signed William Bell 28/09/1881warrnambool, warrnambool tramway, horse work, tramway contract -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Bottle, glass, 1914-1916
TROVE : Maryborough and Dunolly Advertiser (Vic. : 1914 - 1918) Monday 5 January 1914 p 4 Advertising 'QUALITY EXCELS. H. S. COPE & CO., STATION BRAND. REFINED EUCALYPTUS OIL ONCE TRIED ALWAYS USED. H. S. COPE & CO, MARYBOROUGH.' TROVE : Ararat Chronicle and Willaura and Lake Bolac Districts Recorder (Vic. : 1914 - 1918) Tuesday 5 September 1916 p 2 Article 'H. S. Cope and Co., of Mori Mori, was badly injured by being kicked on the thigh by a young pony whilst he was endeavoring to catch his own for the purpose of driving to his home. He was unable to walk without assistance as a result of the kick, and it will be some time before he completely recovers from the effects.'Clear green tinted glass bottle , oval in section with text on side and monogram on base embossed onto the glass.'H S COPE & CO MARYBOROUGH' on side. A G M on base. -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Image, Tower Hill, Victoria, c1918, c1918
Tower Hill is a volcanic formation believed to have erupted about 32,000 years ago. Its formation is known as a "nested maar" and it is the largest example of its type in Victoria. During formation, molten lava pushed its way up through the Earth’s crust and encountered a layer of water-bearing rock. Violent explosions followed creating a shallow crater which later filled with water to form the lake. Further eruptions occurred in the centre of this crater, creating the islands and cone shaped hills. In 1892 Tower Hill became Victoria’s first National Park. In 1961, Tower Hill became a State Game Reserve under the then Fisheries and Wildlife Department and a major re-vegetation program began. (https://www.towerhill.org.au/index.php/about-reserve/history, accessed 23 December 2019)Black and white image of Tower Hill, near Koroit, Victoria.tower hill, volcano, crater -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Colour photograph, Tower Hill, 2016, 23/12/2015
Tower Hill is a volcanic formation believed to have erupted about 32,000 years ago. Its formation is known as a "nested maar" and it is the largest example of its type in Victoria. During formation, molten lava pushed its way up through the Earth’s crust and encountered a layer of water-bearing rock. Violent explosions followed creating a shallow crater which later filled with water to form the lake. Further eruptions occurred in the centre of this crater, creating the islands and cone shaped hills. In 1892 Tower Hill became Victoria’s first National Park. In 1961, Tower Hill became a State Game Reserve under the then Fisheries and Wildlife Department and a major re-vegetation program began. (https://www.towerhill.org.au/index.php/about-reserve/history, accessed 23 December 2019)Panaramic view of Tower Hill, Victoria.tower hill, volcano, crater -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, Tower Hill, Victoria
Tower Hill is a volcanic formation believed to have erupted about 32,000 years ago. Its formation is known as a "nested maar" and it is the largest example of its type in Victoria. During formation, molten lava pushed its way up through the Earth’s crust and encountered a layer of water-bearing rock. Violent explosions followed creating a shallow crater which later filled with water to form the lake. Further eruptions occurred in the centre of this crater, creating the islands and cone shaped hills. In 1892 Tower Hill became Victoria’s first National Park. In 1961, Tower Hill became a State Game Reserve under the then Fisheries and Wildlife Department and a major re-vegetation program began. (https://www.towerhill.org.au/index.php/about-reserve/history, accessed 23 December 2019)Black and white photograph of Tower Hill devoid of trees.tower hill, crossley, volcano -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Most Popular Conductress - Melbourne Town Hall Ball, Adamson - photographers, 31/8/1944
Photograph - commercial print of the "Victorian Tramways Union Popular Conductresses Competition" entrants ball in 31/8/1944. Features 12 ladies standing or seated for a formal photograph at the ball. Has the name of the ladies, underneath. Back Row Miss J Lake Miss J McCurdy Mrs. S. Mitchell - Ballarat Mrs G. Morrison Mrs. M Berry Mrs R. Bale Front Row Mrs L. Pickup Mrs. M. Holmes Mrs D. Rosewarne Miss M. Pelly Mrs. W. Gibson - Preston Depot, mother of donor. Miss B, Campara list on the photo are: Preseident - R. Broadby - Essendon Depot Hon Secretary - H. Nott - Malvern Depot See Item 8818 for the Ball Programme.Yields information about the Most Popular Conductress Competition entrants.Photograph - mounted on a sheet of heavy card with nail marks on the rear from being in a frame.most popular conductress, tramways, red cross, event, conductresses -
Williamstown Botanic Gardens- Hobsons Bay City Council
Postcard - Williamstown Botanic Gardens, c1900-1920
The original postcards in this series (2013.002 to 2013.018) were generously loaned to Williamstown Botanic Gardens by a private collector for copying. The fountain is located on the southern side of the ornamental lake and was erected to celebrate the jubilee of the municipality (17 March 1906). Controversy surrounded the commission for the design and construction of the fountain, as it was originally assigned to a contractor in Carlton. Williamstown residents insisted the fountain be designed and constructed locally, and on December 1906 the fountain was tendered by local firm Bliss and Sons and opened for public use in 1906. The fountain features a symmetrical plan, consisting of fur granite columns supporting a granite canopy and is fully operational following restoration work in 2013. The idea for the fountain came from an elderly resident of Williamstown who suggested the council follow the example of Ballarat’s gardens with its many statues and monuments. The postcards are evidence of the interest the gardens held as a subject for postcard publishers. The text and images provide a snapshot into fashions, social interests and concerns of the time. The professionally produced images provide a pictorial history of Gardens including changing planting styles, various structures and features of the Gardens eg the aviary, cannons, the fountain, the second Curator’s Lodge and gates. The images offer an opportunity to compare garden vistas with the present day. The significance of the fountain is its reflection of how Williamstown people felt for their Gardens and the importance placed on investing in locally operated business. It was noted in the Brief Jottings column of the Williamstown Chronicle, February 24 1906, the fountain is a “We favor the erection of the jubilee fountain in the Giffard-street (Williamstown Botanic) Gardens. Ornaments of that kind there will make that beauty spot even more attractive.” Sepia scene of a fountain situated on paths bordered with rocks. The fountain in on a plinth and the postcard shows the plaque and two of the four drinking stations. The fountain features a symmetrical plan, consisting of four granite columns supporting a granite canopy. Front: VALENTINE’S, M.355 THE FOUNTAIN, WILLIAMSTOWN GARDENS MELBOURNE, VICTORIA. REAL PHOTO. Reverse: vertical on left side of card and underlined: ‘Published by the Valentine & Sons Publishing Co. Ltd. / Queen St, Melb’. Top centre of card: Contains logo of ‘VALENTINES / REAL PHOTO SERIES’. The postcard is addressed to ‘Dear Agnes’ from ‘Una’. Marked in pencil on to right hand corner ‘1920 / $8’ believed to be put on the postcard by the vendor. postcard, gardens, post-card, williamstown-botanic-gardens, hobsons-bay-city-council, jubilee-fountain, fountain drinking-fountain, 1920, granite, bliss-and-sons, 1906 -
Williamstown Botanic Gardens- Hobsons Bay City Council
Postcard - Willliamstown Botanic Gardens
The original postcards in this series (2013.002 to 2013.018) were generously loaned to Williamstown Botanic Gardens by a private collector for copying. The fountain is located on the southern side of the ornamental lake and was erected to celebrate the jubilee of the municipality (17 March 1906). Controversy surrounded the commission for the design and construction of the fountain, as it was originally assigned to a contractor in Carlton. Williamstown residents insisted the fountain be designed and constructed locally, and on December 1906 the fountain was tendered by local firm Bliss and Sons and opened for public use in 1906. The fountain features a symmetrical plan, consisting of fur granite columns supporting a granite canopy and is fully operational following restoration work in 2013. The idea for the fountain came from an elderly resident of Williamstown who suggested the council follow the example of Ballarat’s gardens with its many statues and monuments. The postcards are evidence of the interest the gardens held as a subject for postcard publishers. The text and images provide a snapshot into fashions, social interests and concerns of the time. The professionally produced images provide a pictorial history of Gardens including changing planting styles, various structures and features of the Gardens eg the aviary, cannons, the fountain, the second Curator’s Lodge and gates. The images offer an opportunity to compare garden vistas with the present day. The significance of the fountain is its reflection of how Williamstown people felt for their Gardens and the importance placed on investing in locally operated business. It was noted in the Brief Jottings column of the Williamstown Chronicle, February 24 1906, the fountain is a “We favor the erection of the jubilee fountain in the Giffard-street (Williamstown Botanic) Gardens. Ornaments of that kind there will make that beauty spot even more attractive.” Sepia scene of a fountain situated on paths bordered with rocks. The fountain in on a plinth with a plaque. The fountain features a symmetrical plan, consisting of four granite columns supporting a granite canopy. High stumps of trees are just behind the fountain with larger trees in the background to the right and left of the image.Postcard, Gardens, Post-Card, Williamstown-Botanic-Gardens, Hobsons-Bay-City-Council, Jubilee-fountain, fountain drinking-fountain, granite, Bliss-and-Sons, Madeleypostcard, gardens, post-card, williamstown-botanic-gardens, hobsons-bay-city-council, jubilee-fountain, fountain drinking-fountain, granite, bliss-and-sons, madeley -
Federation University Art Collection
Artwork, other - Timber, acrylic paint, glass coat, beeswax, 'Frog Didgeridoo' by Peter Clarke, 2008
Peter CLARKE (1969- ) Gunditjamara (Lake Condah) Born Heywood, Victoria At two months old Peter Clarke was removed from his parents and placed in a Catholic boy's orphanage in Ballarat. The orphanage was closed and Peter was moved to a public orphanage where he discovered 'manners were not a necessity and you often had to take before you were ever given in this orphanage. ... This new orphanage was not a home for me but a prison of sadness and despair.' Disconnected from his country and lore Peter Clarke chose "my own path to land, county and water". Although his childhood memories are dark and bleak, he uses vibrant colours. This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 1000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Mallee Wood didgeridoo with vibrant colours. A natural wood imperfections have been used to emphasise what is recognisable as a frog. This work was purchased from the "My Art, My Life, My Colours' exhibition at the Federation University Post Office Gallery, May 2008.art, artwork, aboriginal, peter clarke, didgeridoo, stolen generation, st joseph's orphanage, sebastopol, my art, my life, my colours' exhibition, federation university post office gallery -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Photograph - Building Rocky Valley Dam Wall
The Rocky Valley Dam is located on the Bogong High Plains, near Falls Creek, Victoria. The dam is man-made and has a capacity of 28,000 megalitres (990×106 cu ft). At an elevation of 1600m, Rocky Valley Dam is the highest significant body of water in Australia. The dam was created for the Kiewa Hydroelectric Scheme. Just a short distance from the heart of the village, the lake provides a playground for a range of aquatic activities. It is also utilised in snow making for the Falls Creek ski resort. Work began on the Rocky Valley Dam site in early 1947 and continued until May. It resumed in October after the winter and a camp for the accommodation of workmen was commenced at this time. Work continued in 1948 with the establishment of work facilities, including the erection of two large excavators. The Rocky Valley Dam was completed in 1959.These images are significant as they capture work carried out to build the wall at Rocky Valley near Falls Creek, VictoriaThree black and white images showing work on the Rocky Valley Dam, Victoriarocky valley dam, kiewa hydroelectric scheme, falls creek -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, Australia's Legacy is Worth Defending, 2006
A document summarising the work of Legacy in 2006. It mentions how it was begun by a group of WW1 veterans. At the time there were 126,000 widows and 1,900 children and adults with a disability being helped by Legacy around Australia. There were approximately 6,700 Legatees in 49 Legacy Clubs. In Victoria there were 1,700 Legatees providing support to about 24,000 widows and 300 disabled dependents. There were 13 clubs in Victoria as well as 12 Groups, plus Branches. Some of the activities Legacy was involved with include a National Junior Public Speaking Award, Badge appeal, ALbert Park Lake Defence Attack, a golf classic event and the Torch society Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008).A summary of the work of Legacy in 2006.Print out x 2 pages about Legacy, its history and challenges.legatees, statistics -
Melbourne Legacy
Booklet, 25 years of Melbourne Legacy (H57)
A succinct account of the work of Melbourne Legacy to mark their first 25 years of service. Compare with 00936 which dealt with the first 21 years. By 1948 11,255 families and 27,747 children had been cared for at a total cost of ninety seven thousand, nine hundred and fifty five pounds. The major expenditure was on Residences such as Holmbush which accounted for 30% of the money. It contains a list of the past presidents and Board of Management in 1948 included: President: E Sherwen Vice Presidents: (JLC) W G Lake; (Personnel) N Quail; (ILC) G I Malloch Liaison Officer: N J Bedford Elected Members: HD Stewart, W R G Hiscock Hon Treasurer: A J Court Hon Secretary: G B S Hart.A snapshot of the work done by Melbourne Legacy between 1923 and 1948.4 sheets of card, folded and stapled, black on white with pale blue highlighting.'H57' in blue ballpoint on front cover.25th anniversary, silver jubilee, history -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Colour photograph, Tower Hill, 2022, 24/12/2022
Tower Hill is a volcanic formation believed to have erupted about 32,000 years ago. Its formation is known as a "nested maar" and it is the largest example of its type in Victoria. During formation, molten lava pushed its way up through the Earth’s crust and encountered a layer of water-bearing rock. Violent explosions followed creating a shallow crater which later filled with water to form the lake. Further eruptions occurred in the centre of this crater, creating the islands and cone shaped hills. In 1892 Tower Hill became Victoria’s first National Park. In 1961, Tower Hill became a State Game Reserve under the then Fisheries and Wildlife Department and a major re-vegetation program began. (https://www.towerhill.org.au/index.php/about-reserve/history, accessed 23 December 2019)Panaramic view of Tower Hill, Victoria.tower hill, volcano, crater -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Mixed media - Framed photographs and boomerang, Acme Picture Framing
Dedication to the Aboriginal soldiers who formed a special all volunteer platoon at No 9 Camp Wangaratta in Victoria from late 1940 until February 1941. No 9 Camp was set up at the Wangaratta Showgrounds to allow the formation of the 2/24th Australian Infantry Battalion prior to leaving for Egypt. Major Joseph Albert Wright a WW1 Light Horse veteran was in charge of this platoon the only Aboriginal squad in the Australian Military Forces at that time. Aboriginals from Lake Tyers enlisted at Caulfield between June and July 1940. 7 of the 13 who enlisted in June 1940 were discharged as members of the 2/23rd Battalion. 10 were discharged on the 22/3/1941 as Services No Longer Required, 1 discharged in November 1940, 1 in January 1941 and another in April 1941. Dedication to Aboriginal soldiers who formed a special all volunteer platoon at No 9 Camp Wangaratta in Victoria from late 1940 until February 1941. No 9 Camp was set up at the Wangaratta Showgrounds to allow the formation of the 2/24th Australian Infantry Battalion prior to leaving for Egypt. Major Joseph Albert Wright a WW1 Light Horse veteran was in charge of this platoon the only Aboriginal squad in the Australian Military Forces at that time.Large timber frame with orange mount containing boomerang three flags six photographs and narrative plaques9 Platoon Wangarattaaboriginal, 9 platoon, wangaratta, no 9 camp -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
12 small black and white photgraphs of Junction Dam and surrounding area, Photo No. 1 c1940, all others c 1948
Junction Dam is a reinforced slab and buttress type construction and was commenced in February, 1940 by Lewis Construction Company. Stiff leg derricks were erected at appropriate locations at the site of the dam and used for the disposal of excavated material and the placing of concrete. A rock crushing and screening plant was established at a site a short distance upstream from the dam site and concrete was supplied from a central mixing plant placed close to the upstream toe of the structure. The SEC took over the construction in April 1942 and the dam wall was completed in March, 1944. Bogong township was commenced in early 1940 with the construction of a workmen's camp housing 96 men, (known as Junction camp). Construction of housing for families commenced shortly after. Forty houses, plus office, workshops, stores and laboratory accommodation were completed over the next 5 years,Of historical significance as a pictorial record of Junction Dam, Lake Guy and Bogong Village, as the photos were taken only 4 years after completion and one photo taken on completion of the dam wall but before the lake was filled with water.12 small black and white photographs of Junction Dam, Bogong Village and surrounding area.Photo 1 - On the back upper edge in pen 'Junction Dam'. Then '12' in pencil, circular stamp, printed in centre 'Print by Willson White Albury'. Photo 2 - On the back upper edge in pen 'Junction Dam October 1948'. Stamp as no. 1 photo. Stamp '998L' lower centre. Photo 3 - on the back upper edge in pen 'Junction Dam October 1948'. Circular stamp with 'Kodak Print' . Lower centre back is stamped 'velox' and '998L'. Photo 4 - upper back, in ink - 'Junction Dam Spion Kopje in background. October 1948'. Stamps as photo no. 4. Photo 5 - upper back, in ink - 'Lake Guy (orange filter) October 1948'. Centre back, in pencil '29' and circular stamp with words 'Print by Willson White Albury'. Photo 6 - upper back edge 'Junction, Bogong from Radio Receiving Shack Dec. 1948'. In pencil '14'. Photo 7 - On back of photo 'View of Mountains from Little Arthur Fire Track October 1948'. Two circular stamps with 'Kodak Print', another two stamps - 'Velox' and '998L'. Photo 8 - On back in ink 'Loone's Store Bogong with Spion Kopje in background. October 1948'. Lower down, stamps 'Velox' and '998L'. Part of circular stamp with one word 'Kodak'. Photo 9 - on back in ink 'Junction Camp, Bogong Village & Lake Guy from Little Arthur Fire Track. October 1948'. Stamped across writing '998L'. Lower down stamped 'Velox' and circular stamp with words 'Kodak Print'. Photo 10 - on back in ink 'Junction Camp & Bogong Village Lake Guy in Foreground. October 1948'. Stamps as photo 9. Photo 11 - on back in ink 'Junction Camp & Bogong Village, Lake Guy in Foreground. October 1948'. Lower stamp '998L'. Photo 12 - 'Junction of Rocky & Pretty Rivers with tennis courts in foreground October 1948' . Circular stamp with words, 'Print by Willson White Albury'. Number '29' written pencil.junction dam; bogong village; kiewa hydro electric scheme; lake guy -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - Annual Sport Competition: Flag Day - Army Survey Regiment Verses School of Military Survey, Bendigo, 1977
This set of 33 photographs of sports action was taken on Flag Day, an annual sports competition between the Army Survey Regiment (ASR) and the School of Military Survey (SMS), at Bendigo on the 13th of May 1977. Softball was held at Beischer Park Strathdale, sailing was most likely held at Lake Eppalock, rifle shooting at Wellsford Rifle Range and tug-of-war at Fortuna. The venues for basketball, golf, squash and volleyball are unknown. The two RA Svy units took turns each year to host the event. Personnel from the ASR’s Detachment located at Bonegilla were part of the SMS’s teams. The day competition usually comprised basketball, cross country, golf, sailing, squash softball, tennis, rifle shooting, touch football, tug-of-war and volleyball. The evening competition often included darts, carpet bowls, hookey, quoits and snooker. See items 6025.15P for photo proofs of sports action and 6326.25P for softball action and taken on the day. There are numerous duplicates previously published from these photo proofs; however they are inferior in quality.This is a set of 33 photographs of sports action was taken on Flag Day, Army Survey Regiment (ASR) versus the School of Military Survey (SMS), at Bendigo on the 13th of May 1977. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The black and white photographs were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, black & white, 1977, Basketball. ASR Team Back row L to R: unidentified, Stuart Symonds, Bruce Gordon. Front row L to R: unidentified (x2), Bill Jones, unidentified. Sitting: unidentified. .2) - Photo, black & white, 1977, Basketball. SMS Team Back row L to R: Duncan Burns, Stuart Thaxter, unidentified (x2). Front row L to R: Owen Moss, unidentified, Steve Hansen. Sitting: unidentified. .3) to .5) - Photo, black & white, 1977. Basketball action. .6) - Photo, black & white, 1977, Golf - L to R: Kevin ‘Chuck’ Berry, George Austen, unidentified, Roy Morgan. .7) - Photo, black & white, 1977, Golf - L to R: Stan Vote, Gordon Lowery, Peter Warwick, John ‘JB’ Barrie. .8) & .9) - Photo, black & white, 1977, ASR Golf Team – Back row L to R: Peter Warwick, unidentified, Graeme Jeffers, John Sinclair. Front row L to R: Stan Vote, Roy Morgan, George Austen, Len Thirlwell. .10) & .11) - Photo, black & white, 1977, SMS Golf Team - Back row L to R: Kevin ‘Chuck’ Berry, unidentified, Gordon Lowery. Front row L to R: unidentified, Peter Hardy, unidentified, John ‘JB’ Barrie. .12) & .13) - Photo, black & white, 1977, Golf. Teeing off – unidentified. .14) - Photo, black & white, 1977, Golf. Teeing off – John Sinclair. .15) - Photo, black & white, 1977, Golf. Putting – Stan Vote. .16) - Photo, black & white, 1977, Golf. Putting - Peter Warwick. .17) - Photo, black & white, 1977, Golf. Putting – Roy Morgan. .18) - Photo, black & white, 1977, ASR Rifle Shooting Team - Back row L to R: Paul Davis, unidentified (x2), Max Neil, Rhys De Laine. Front row L to R: Tony Lawler, Rene van den Tol, unidentified, Warren ‘Waldo’ Shirley. .19) - Photo, black & white, 1977, ASR Rifle Shooting Team – L to R: unidentified (x4), 2nd back right: Tony Lawler, unidentified. .20) - Photo, black & white, 1977, SMS Rifle Shooting Team - Back row L to R: John Ashby, unidentified (x3). Front row L to R: Dave Murphy, Wolfgang Thun, John ‘Stormy’ Tempest, unidentified. .21) - Photo, black & white, 1977, Softball – L to R: Jenny Haddow, Debbie Brown, unidentified umpire. .22) - Photo, black & white, 1977, ASR & SMS Sailing Teams – Back row L to R: Chris Osborne, Josh De Groot, unidentified (x2), Greg Francis-Wright, Peter Breukel. 3rd row L to R: Marrianne (Van De Zee) De Groot, unidentified, Kim Reynolds, Alex Cairney, unidentified, Sam Chambers. 2nd row L to R: Les Dixon, Jim Macdonald, unidentified, George Graham, Ted ‘FOT’ Burgess. Front row L to R: Doug Carswell, Alan Adsett, Peter Mustart, Tony Waldon, Dave Miles. .23) - Photo, black & white, 1977, Sailing on Lake Eppalock, Victoria. .24) - Photo, black & white, 1977, SMS Squash Team – Back row L to R: Graham Squire, Peter Constantine AM, Peter Colwell, Bill Boyd OAM, Front row L to R: unidentified, Dick Barwald, Colin Darch, unidentified. .25) - Photo, black & white, 1977, ASR Squash Team – Back row L to R: Andy Wilson, Terry Danger, Errol Fletcher, Dennis Puniard. Front row L to R: Lynn Johnson, Kerry Browne. .26) - Photo, black & white, 1977, ASR Tug-of-War Team: Back row L to R: Russ Mollenhauer, Neville Stone, Jim Cook, Jeff Willey, unidentified (x3). Front row L to R: unidentified, John ‘Flash’ Anderson, Mick ‘Buddha’ Ellis, Ken ‘Sluggo’ Slater, Rob ‘Boges’ Bogumil, Frank Lenane, unidentified. .27) - Photo, black & white, 1977, SMS Tug-of-War Team: Back row L to R: unidentified, Stuart Thaxter, Steve Hansen, unidentified (x2). Front row L to R: Kim Lenson, unidentified (x4), Jamie ‘Fish’ McRae. .28) & .29) - Photo, black & white, 1977, ASR Tug-of-War Team in action. .30) - Photo, black & white, 1977, Volleyball action. .31) - Photo, black & white, 1977, Volleyball action. Chris Edwards blocking. .32) & .33) - Photo, black & white, 1977, Volleyball action..1P to .33P –No personnel are identified. ‘Regiment v School 13 May 1977’ annotated on cover sleeve.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr, school of military survey, flag day -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Functional object - Sunglasses from Lillehammer
These were the official Australian team's sunglasses issued to competitors at the Winter Olympic Games at Lillehammer, Norway in 1994. The glasses belonged to Paul and Adrian Costa however they could not wear them because the Costa brothers were sponsored by Oakley at that time. The four Costa brothers - Paul, Adrian, Simon and Tom - all skied for Australia in mogul and freestyle competitions. They attended school at Falls Creek and Mt Beauty and were members of the Falls Creek Race Club. Paul’s first major event at the age of 16 was the Falls Creek Summit Masters, where he finished second in the Open Class. In 1993 he placed fourth at the FIS Freestyle World Championships in Austria. He was selected to represent Australia at the Lillehammer Winter Olympic Games in 1994. After these Games, Paul ended his competitive career and took up coaching junior teams and was a member of the coaching staff for the 2006 Torino Olympics. Adrian is a four-time Olympian, who competed in freestyle skiing at the 1992 Albertville, 1994 Lillehammer, 1998 Nagano and 2002 Salt Lake City Olympic Winter Games. He contested the moguls event at all four Games and his best performance was 14th, making the finals at both the Albertville and Lillehammer Games. At Salt Lake City, Adrian had the honour to carry the Australian Flag in the Opening Ceremony. He competed at the World Championships from 1993 until 2001 and recorded his best place of 9th at the 1993 World Championships. His best World Cup performance was a silver medal in 1998. In total, Adrian Costa made 126 World Cup starts between 1991 and 2003, placing 31 times in the top 10 and seven times in the top five. He also competed in five Freestyle Skiing World Championships.These sunglasses are significant because they belonged to two Winter Olympians from Falls Creek.Ray Ban brand sunglasses decorated with the official Olympic symbols for the Lillehammer Winter Olympics 1994. Pattens on the arms represent skiers in a range of eventsOn corner of one lens: Ray-Ban and Olympic Rings On right arm: Lillehammer 94lillehammer winter games, adrian costa, paul costa