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Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - VICKERS No1 MK III A.A. PREDICTOR, Commonwealth Government Ordnance Factory, c. 1942
This piece of equipment was used to predict the flight path of an aircraft in order for anti-aircraft artillery to fire accurately at an approaching enemy airborne target. A crew of six operated the machine with information ready to be relayed to a gun within 50 seconds. The predictor was manufactured at the Commonwealth Government Ordnance Factory, Maribyrnong.The item is made primarily from metal, is square shaped and bolted to a wooden base. Numerous hand operated wheel dials attached to gauges which input information related to wind speed, bearings and elevation are visible. Each of the four sides has a specific task with three sides being labelled - Elevation Unit, Wind Calculator, Bearing Unit. The item is housed in a glass and wood display case. Attached to the front of the display case: 'VICKERS A.A. PREDICTOR No1 MK III MANUFACTURED BY ORDNANCE FACTORY MARIBYRNONG'pedictor, military equipment, ordnance, anti-aircraft guns -
Peterborough History Group
Memorabilia - 160th Anniversary Schomberg Satchel, Peterborough History Group, 2015
Items created for the anniversary of the wreck of the Schomberg and displayed in the Peterborough Hall as part of the anniversary celebrations. Sea Shanty lyrics include a reference to Bully Forbes, Captain. All Schomberg information pertains to display and presentation at the time of the anniversary of the shipwreck celebration in 2015.Plastic zipped satchel containing collected information about the wreck of the Schomberg, created for the 160 year anniversary of the wreck of the Schomberg. Items included are: transcription of the diary of James Hopkins journey on the Schomberg; transcription of the diary of Thomas Angove, passenger on the Clipper ship the Schomberg; 14 large print pages summarising the story of the Schomberg and including lyrics of Blow Boys, Blow, a halyard sea shanty; Ron Cashmore's input.James Hopkins original diary held in the UK, this copy for display by he Peterborough Residents Association, Peterborough History Group. Thomas Angove original diary held in the UK, this copy for display by he Peterborough Residents Association, Peterborough History Group.rex mathieson, ron cashmore, bully forbes, schomberg rock, peterborough 3270, the schomberg, schomberg-shipwreck, shipwreck, sea shanty, captain bully forbes -
Bendigo Military Museum
Weapon - AMMUNITION ROUND (Cut away) Inert, ADI, Nov 2001
Cutaway of round for display and education purpose.Ammunition round 20 mm brass shell and cutaway of projectile for education purposes. Brass shell tapered cone shape with rim at base for ejection of round and detonator at end. The projectile is cone shaped with yellow plastic covering half the round.On brass shell - 20 mm - DS - MK - AN 149. Mod 1 ALN073. WC859 LOT 83. ADI 11/01.ammunition, round, inert, display -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park
Colour Photograph, Jenny Sulwick, Bust of C A Nobelius, c. 1960
Carl Axel Nobelius (1851-1921) was born in Finland of Swedish parents. He migrated to Australia in 1870 and became a paramount plant nursery proprietor, operating extensive nurseries in Emerald,. Victoria and in Tasmania. His property in Emerald now constitutes Emerald Park. The bust was on display in Emerald Museum but is now lost.The bust provides a clear likeness of one of Emerald's most significant personages. As the bust is now lost, this photograph preserves that likeness.Colour photograph of bust of C A Nobelius (1851-1921) made by Jenny Sulwick Museum display card: "Jenny Sulwick Cast Concrete ?1960 Carl Axel Nobelius"nobelius, emerald museum -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Waterholes Exhibition, 2013
Catalogue of paintings and photographs of Waterholes in Whitehorse.Catalogue of paintings and photographs of Waterholes in Whitehorse, displayed 11 September - 5 October 2013 at the Whitehorse Artspace.Catalogue of paintings and photographs of Waterholes in Whitehorse.whitehorse artspace, blackburn lake, surrey dive box hill -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Letter 9'4'1979 & newspaper clippings re QMM, Borough of Q'cliffe Ltr to Point Lonsdale Civic Association, dated 9/4/1979, 1980 onwards
Provision of marine life saving services displayProtest letter about the provision marine life saving services and various newspaper reportsProtest letter re the provision of life saving services and several newspaper clippings about QMM & its displaysReverse - " N/A "historical references -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Drawing, Harry Gilham, Schematic of Eltham Brewery, Brewery Lane, Little Eltham (1858-1873), c.2010
From Andrew Bailey files of 2010, this is a hybrid illustration by Harry Gilham of the Eltham Brewery 1858-1873. This item was created as a for illustrative purposes at Eltham District Historical Society displays eltham brewery, little eltham, display -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, German past, 1992
Nunawading's links with pioneering German orchardists are well documented.Nunawading's links with pioneering German orchardists are well documented. An exhibition of photos, books and manuscripts is on display at the State Library.Nunawading's links with pioneering German orchardists are well documented.orchards, germans in australia -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of the display being assembled in the Visitor's Centre
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series documents the development of the informational displays in the Visitor's CentrePhotograph of the informational display being assembled in the Visitor's Centre with a man standing in front of the cameraNEW BANNER SIGNAGE IN VIS CTRE/SEP 2016 Catalogue number written on reverse in pencil.churchill island, photograph -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Folder - History of the Tawonga & District Hospital
Tawonga and District Hospital was built in 1949 at Tawonga for people in the Kiewa Valley. Later it was relocated to Mt Beauty in April 1961.Tawonga and District hospital has served the Upper Kiewa community since 1949.In a clear plastic folder. The papers include an Historical Record of the Tawonga & District Hospital 1949 - 1996. Also included are some old black and white photos and colored photos."Notes re KVHS display"tawonga and district hospital; kiewa valley; medical care; -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Archive, North Western Woollen Mills Certificate The Commonwealth Department of Trade and Industry 1966 (2), 1967
CertificateCaribbean Trade Display Trinidadstawell, manufacturing -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Archive, North Western Woollen Mills Certificate The Commonwealth Department of Trade and Industry 1966 (2), 1966
CertificateCaribbean Trade Display Trinidadstawell, manufacturing -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Port Melbourne City Library Liardet Street Book Week, c.1983
Display made for Book Week 1983 by donor, Jay MILLER who was a newly qualified part-time librarian at Port Melbourne City Library from 1983 - 1984. The library was then situated next to the old Fire Station on the site where Coles is now located.Photograph of Book Week 1983 display at Port Melbourne city Library.jay miller, port melbourne library, coles, fire station -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Pomonal Apples at an English Market
Pomonal Apples at English Market being opened and displayed.Boxes of apples being opened and displayed at English market by four men. Note box at bottom left from Pomonal.Apples A. Cox and Sons Everley Pomonal Victoria Australiastawell -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Look back in time for Heritage Festival, 1/04/1992 12:00:00 AM
Involvement of the Nunawading Historical Society in the Victorian Heritage Festival, 1992,Involvement of the Nunawading Historical Society in the Victorian Heritage Festival, 1992 will include displays and open day at the Schwerkolt Cottage and Museum.Involvement of the Nunawading Historical Society in the Victorian Heritage Festival, 1992,gray, bill, gray, beryl, heritage festival 1992, nunawading historical society, sharwood, john, schwerkolt cottage -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - Coloured, C 1996
This is a photo of a display at the 1996 Wildflower Show. It was a replica of the Wildflower and Nature Show in 1937. Records # 455 & 457 show close-ups of the display. ** there are 3 originals of the photo (& no copies).This is a photo of a display of flowers, plants, photos and leaflets, laid out on a stage. Two landscape paintings and a framed wildflower painting can be seen on the wall behind the stage. Brown cloth covered by wooden trellis can be seen covering the front of a part of the display that extends beyond the stage. A sign in the centre reads "1937 Wildflower and Nature Show"."Wildflower Stage Replica of the 1937 Show" written in black ink on back of Copy 1. -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photogragh, Photo of Cherry McFee holding Chicory Scoop, Approx 2015
Cherry McFee was secretary of the Historical Society and is standing in front of the Chicory Display in the MuseumPhoto of Cherry McFee holding a Wooden Chicory Scoop in front of the Chicory Display in the museum approx year 2015chicory scoop, chicory display -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Newspaper (Item) - Newspaper article, Mountain Views, Marysville Promotion Success, 14-04-1981
A newspaper article reflecting on the success of a display to promote Marysville and Lake Mountain. This display was the first of four displays over two weeks which was organised by Mrs. Connie Pannan from Nanda Binya Lodge in Marysville; Counselor Malcolm Reed from the Shire of Healesville and Marylyn Guest House in Marysville; Mrs. Val Cockerell from Blackwood Holiday Flats in Marysville; and Mr. Michael Cheshire from the Westernport Healesville Regional Tourist Authority. The display saw the release of a new full colour tourist brochure on Marysville produced with the co-operation of the Marysville Tourist and Progress Association and Westernport Healesville Regional Tourist Authority. It was deemed to be a most successful promotional event for Marysville and Lake Moutain.A newspaper article reflecting on the success of a display to promote Marysville and Lake Mountain. The Association was formed in November 1907 to promote tourism within the area. This included the physical creation of signage, parklands, roads and walks to various attractions. marysville, victoria, lake mountain, marysville tourist and progress association, newspaper article -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, Fitzroy Gardens
here children from Bulla Primary School were photographed looking at the floral display in the conservatory at Fitzroy Gardens when they were taken on an excursion to the gardens.A non-digital coloured photograph of three children looking at a floral display set out in a conservatory.fitzroy gardens, school excursions, bulla primary schooil, floral displays -
Clunes Museum
Photograph - DISPLAY PANEL
COPIES OF DISPLAY PANELS DONATED TO THE PEOPLE OF CLUNES BY THE HUGH WILLIAMSON FOUNDATION..1 INTERPRETIVE DISPLAY PANEL DEPICTING THE DISCOVERY OF GOLD AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CLUNES. WOODEN FRAME .2 LAMINATED COPY local history, momentoes, presentations, williamson, hugh foundation -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - Coloured, C 1983
A display at the 1983 wildflower show.A photo showing a display of various wildflowers and plants. The various items have white labels with green writing on them. A number of the flowers are orchids.events, wildflower show -
Rutherglen Historical Society
ANZAC Memorabilia, 25/04/2015
Display was constructed by the Rutherglen Historical Society for the 100th anniversary of ANZAC Day. Each poppy represents one soldier. Those who returned and are buried at the local cemetery are shown at the top. The remainder represent those from the district who died overseas during the War.Wire mesh panel with an arrangement of knitted and crocheted poppies, each with a name attached, to commemorate World War 1 soldiers from the Rutherglen district.At top of display: "ANZACs at Rest in Carlyle Cemetery" Below the third row of poppies: "They didn't Come Home"world war !, world war i, anzac, memorials, poppies -
Melbourne Legacy
Sign - Photo, Mrs Jessie Vasey
A photograph of Jessie Vasey reproduced on display board. Mrs J M Vasey was the founder and president of the War Widows Guild. During the second world war she became secretary of the AIF Women's Association, a body which sought to help soldiers' wives. Her work with this body drew her attention to the plight of war widows. After her husband Major-General George Alan Vasey died in an aircraft accident on 5 March 1945 she became a widow herself. At the end of the war Mrs Vasey founded the War Widows Guild. This reproduction on display board may have been for an exhibition of Guild memorabilia at some time. The Victorian War Widows Guild closed in 2021. Some items, including this board, were donated to the Legacy archive for preservation. It was possible for a widow to be members of both Legacy and the War Widows Guild. Both organisations helped war widows in various ways.A record of the work done by Jessie Vasey and the War Widows Guild.Photograph of Mrs Vasey reproduced on a display board for signage of an exhibit.war widows guild, jessie vasey, wwg -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Open Day Mitcham Station, 20/10/1991 12:00:00 AM
The Public Transport Corporation arranged an open day at Mitcham Station with conducted tours and planned activities. Also display attractions and street stalls.The Public Transport Corporation arranged an open day at Mitcham Station with conducted tours and planned activities. Also display attractions and street stalls.The Public Transport Corporation arranged an open day at Mitcham Station with conducted tours and planned activities. Also display attractions and street stalls.railways, public transport corporation, mitcham railway station -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - Coloured
Part of a display at the 1992 Wildflower Show. The historical description relates to Jack Watson, the convenor of the first Wildflower Show in 1933. For further information about Jack Watson see "Bridging the Gap", pp 88 & 91.The photo shows a framed historical description about Mr Jack Watson, including an oval photo and a blue "Wildflower Show" admission ticket. On the left of the photo, beside the frame, is a display of wildflowers in a vase and a dried display beneath it in a basket/bowl.events, wildflower show -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Display Port Melbourne City Library Liardet Street, c.1983
'Try a Mystery today' display made in 1983 by donor, Jay MILLER who was a newly qualified part-time librarian at Port Melbourne City Library from 1983 - 1984. The library was then situated next to the old Fire Station on the site where Coles is now located.Photograph of 'Try a Mystery Today' 1983 display at Port Melbourne City Library.jay miller, port melbourne library, coles, fire station -
Orbost & District Historical Society
D.V.D, Laurie Popeye Light, 1950-1992
The video shows Laurie LIght, a sleeper cutter for 42 years, using a swing saw. There is also a video of a lyre bird display. Laurie Light was born on May 12, 1938 to parents, Arthur Vernon Light and Nellie Hall. He started work with his father, a sleeper cutter for the Victorian Railways, at the age of 16. (More info. from newsletter LAURIE LIGHT, SLEEPER CUTTER - Heather Terrell)This item is associated with the history of the Orbost-Bairnsdale railway line and therefore reflects the role that the rail line played in the social and economic history of Orbost. It is also associated with the timber industry of East Gippsland.A D.V.D. of pictures and a video on Laurie Light, a sleeper cutter from 1950-1992. The disc is in a clear plastic case with a black insert. It is a copy of the original. this copy was probably made in 2016.On disc in red marker : "LAURIE LIGHT SLEEPER CUTTING with swing saw and lyre bird display"sleeper-cutting light-laurie timber-industry-orbost -
Clunes Museum
Photograph, 19
CLUNES FIRE BRIGADE DISPLAY IN CLUNES MUSEUM IN 19COLOURED PHOTOGRAPH CLUNES URBAN FIRE BRIGADE 125TH. ANNIVERSARY OF VOLUNTEER SERVICE OF CLUNES & DISTRICT. MR TONY BATLEY INSPECTING DISPLAY ?local history, photography, photographs, exhibitions, activities and current events in clunes museum. -
Peterborough History Group
Postcard - Peterborough Hotel Postcards, c1935
Displays postcards of the time. Could be hand drawn but unsigned.Significant in that these advertise the Peterborough Hotel. Also that they are an example of humorous correspondence of the time. Two postcard sized drawings affixed to black card. Depicting activities in Peterborough and each displaying a sign for Peterborough Hotel. Postmarked 1935Stamp and postmark visible on each postcard.james irvine ii, peterborough hotel, peterborough historic postcards, historic postcard -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Colour prints, Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show 2004, 2004
(1) "Friends of Burnley Garden (sic) Display." 3 archival photographs in frames. (2) Friends of Burnley Gardens Hanging Basket entry for the Royal Horticultural Society of Victoria competition. (3) Pot of ferns.friends of burnley gardens, display, hanging basket, royal horticultural society of victoria, competition, ferns, fobg, rhsv