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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NORMAN PENROSE COLLECTION: DRAWING MATERIALS
Document. Norman Penrose collection: heavier weight piece of paper with notes on drawing materials. Notes on pencil work, ink work, Gillott pens, watercolour work, useful articles and paper.person, bendigo, norman william penrose, norman penrose collection, drawing materials -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, Letter from Richard Casey, 1949
A thank you letter to H.E. More.A thank you letter to H.E. More, President of the Liberal & Country Party, East Burwood Branch from Richard Casey, for support and work during the campaign in Latrobe, 1949.A thank you letter to H.E. More. elections, casey, richard gardiner lord, liberal and country party, moore, h.e. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Blackburn IGA Forced To Close, 2019
Blackburn IGA supermarket is being forced to close by the end of October after ten years of trading.Blackburn IGA supermarket is being forced to close by the end of October after ten years of trading. Station construction work for over a year caused financial strain adding to the demise of the supermarket.Blackburn IGA supermarket is being forced to close by the end of October after ten years of trading. blackburn station shopping centre, shops, south parade blackburn no. 66 -
Federation University Art Collection
Painting, Norman Baggaley, 'Exigent Tower' by Norman Baggaley, 1983
Norman BAGGALEY (b1937- ) Born in Staffordshire, United Kingdom . Arrived Australia c1978 Norman Baggaley obtained a National Diploma of Design (Painting ) at Stroke on Trent College of Art, UK. His first Australian appointment was from 1978 to 1980 where he was Dean of the School of Arts at Ballarat College of Advanced Education. He spent the next two years as Dean of the Faculty of Art and Design at Prahran College of education. From 1982 until 1991 Baggaley was Professor of Visual Arts and Dean at Prahran CAE, before moving to the Victorian College of the Arts as Associate Professor and Dean of the School of Art at the University of Melbourne Victorian College of Art. Norman Baggaley was Head of School at Ballarat College of Advanced Education. He offered the work for donation with the Art Acquisition Committee commenting that "it was desirable that works from previous heads of School of the Arts be held by the College and that initially the painting could be located in the Art staff room for the first year then displayed else where on campus. This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 2000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007. An oil on canvas abstract work by Norman Baggaley Gift of the Artist, c1984art, artwork, baggaley, ballarat college of advanced education, norman baggaley, oil on canvas -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, 80 years of living (a supplement to Robert Benjamin Stevens - Leather Merchant)
The life story of Herbert Stevens including early life, going to work, World War 1, Marriage, World War 11, Retirement and the Orkney Islands party.The life story of Herbert Stevens including early life, going to work, World War 1, Marriage, World War 11, Retirement and the Orkney Islands party.barclay family, surrey hills, brown family, grayden family, unthank family, (mr) herbert stevens, arbee -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - Art Show Lakes Entrance Victoria, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1/09/1990 12:00:00 AM
Art Group Margaret Walker Lois Dilks and teacher Jan Long at work painting towards Art Show Lakes Entrance VictoriaBlack and white photograph of members of Art Group Margaret Walker Lois Dilks and teacher Jan Long at work painting towards Art Show Lakes Entrance Victoriaarts, people, exhibition -
Federation University Art Collection
Painting, Tim Vagg, L'Australie Pittoresqe, 2011
Tim VAGG (15 February 73 - ) Born Canberra, A.C.T. Between 1991 and 1996 Tim Vagg completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Painting) at the University of Ballarat (now Federation University). His work themes often relate to stories of Australian history and its people. Painting of blindfolded man boxing a kangaroo. This work is from 'The Boxer Paintings' inspired by the era of Jimmy Sharman,s Boxers (early 1900s.Verso TIM VAGG 2011alumni, kangaroo, fauna, boxing kangaroo -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - HARRIS COLLECTION: STEREOSCOPIC VIEWS, Nineteenth Century
Stereoscopic views. Kilburn Brothers Lilleton N H. 1. Jack Frost at Work. 2. The Hunter's Chorus- Loose the hounds. 3. Jack Frost at Work. 4. Fairy Frost Work.Kilburn Brothers Littleton N H.photography, viewers -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Work on paper - Printmaking - Silkscreen, Fruit Bats by Roy Burnyila
Roy BURNYILA (31/12/1954- ) Skin name: Bangardi Language: Ganalbingu Dreaming: Yirritja Clan: Gurrumba Gurrumba Region: Arnhem Land Burnyila learnt to paint from his father. The Arafura Swamp and personal totems such as the Yalman (water lilies), Gumang (magpie geese), Warrnyu (flying fox), Banda (Longneck turtles) and Bapi (snakes) are featured inhis work. Burnyila is renowned for his single coloured lined rarrk (cross hatching). Screenprint of fruit bats, printed in colour inks, from multiple stencils. The work features cross hatching (rarrk).roy burnyila, aboriginal -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Bottle lid Press
Large Bottle Cap Press The Lever seems to not work properly Foot Pedal still seems to work perfectlyNone to be seen -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Textile - Handkerchief
Silk piece donated by Adele Grey from the collection of the late Jenny Lang. Jenny was a member of the Embroiderers Guild of Victoria and held exhibitions of her work at the Arts & Crafts SocietyCream silk square with scalloped edge. Each corner is embroidered with a design of flowers, leaves and butterflies. The scallop edging is embroidery os hand worked with silk thread.costume accessories, female -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Victorian Railways Coveralls
The blue work coveralls would have been worn as protective clothing for Victorian Railways employees working on train maintenance and workshop tasks in the later part of the 20th century. The style of the exterior pockets on the front suggests a date of c. 1970s-1980s.The Victorian Railways coveralls have local significant as part of the Wodonga Historical Society's donations from Wodonga residents. They also have significance from a social history perspective due to the VR logo on the front and the relative rarity of protective work clothing for Victorian Railways employees.Blue Victorian Railways work coveralls, with the VR logo above the proper left pocket on the front. The blue fabric is worn and stained from use."VR" logo above the proper left pocket on the front of the coveralls. "JONES / workwear / SIZE 87 R - 5" on the side of the proper left pocket on the front of the coveralls.victorian railways, v.r., victorian railways coveralls, victorian railways prtective work clothing -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photos - Jack Watson Collection x3
The KHES was constructed from the late 1940s to the early 1960s. Jack Watson worked on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme for 39 years. The photos show a group of men (workers) at the entrance of a tunnel.1. Jack Watson is the worker on the back right hand side with a soft Akubra type hat. 2. Jack Watson at the front on the right hand side. 3. Men not identified. When Jack retired he had been the supervisor of the patrolmen during the last 8 years.Three black and white photos of a group of men in work clothe at the entrance to a tunnel on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme.jack Watson has been identified in two of the photos.jack watson, tunnel workers khes -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Education kit - Exercise Book, Honour Book 1939, 1939
Used by Mary McNamara for school work whilst a student at St Mary's College Tatura in 1939.School exercise book covered in paper decorated with pastel flowers of green and pink on white background. Blue lined paged containing school work. Inside front page decorated (see inscription). inside front page: AMDG Grs V1 V11 V111 Honour Book 1939 Awarded to Mary McNamara; decorated with flowers.mary mcnamara, st mary's college tatura, education in victoria -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Document, Assignment, c. 1990
Assessment of work by James Dicksonjames dickinson, assessments, assignments, students -
Slovenian Association Melbourne
Photo, Lojze Markic: A little rest
A little rest during work -
Latrobe Regional Gallery
Print, SCHELL, Frederick B. b. c.1838 d.1905, Wilson's Promontory, c. 1890
Wood engraving. Not an original work. Signed with monogram lower right corner of image 'S.F' (stylised). Lower right area within image, word 'Echen'. Not dated. -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Cap
Cotton Green Work Capheadgear, army -
Brimbank City Council Art Collection
Painting, Composition with Flowers, 1986
Local artistPastel coloured abstract work -
Federation University Art Collection
Work on paper - Papercut, [Mask], c1994
This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 2000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Handcut work of Chinese origin.art, artwork, papercut, mask, chinese, available, pat hope, asian school -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Photograph, pre 1915
Mr Frank Wicking worked in a quarry. He died in 1915 aged 37.Photograph of male adult. Photograph has wooden frame with decorative carved trees and gold inner border. Depicts Mr Frank Wicking who died in 1915 aged 37. He worked in the quarry.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, historic photograph, frank wicking, tom wicking, quarry worker -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, Faces of Federation: an illustrated history, 2000
On 1 January 2001, we celebrated the 100th anniversary of the coming into operation of the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Australia. This book provides a who's who of the men who worked to achieve federation.On 1 January 2001, we celebrated the 100th anniversary of the coming into operation of the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Australia. This book provides a who's who of the men who worked to achieve federation.Frontispiece: To Sue Barnett /with thanks and / best wishes / from John Lahey /October 2000constitutional history, (mr) john lahey, federal government, royal historical society of victoria -
Federation University Historical Collection
Tool, Shave, Spokeshave, Plane
A spokeshave is a very short plane, oriented horizontally, with a handle on each side. It is a general purpose tool for circular work when working with timber or leather. Commonly used by painters, wheelwrights and saddlers. This exhibit features an iron cutter clamped between two wooden handles, one of which can be unscrewed to enable it to work in cramped spaces. Four faced Shave-Spokeshave with an iron cutter clamped between two screw handles. This version features one detachable wooden handle which can be unscrewed to enable it to work in cramped spaces.'Fitch' embossed into handle - right hand endplane, shave, spokeshave, fitch -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Weatherboard Home in Napier Street
Weatherboard Home Napier Street Stawell. Corrugated Iron Roof wrought iron Lattice Work on Veranda. Front picket fence with iron gate.Black and white photograph of a weather board home and corrugated iron roof. Wrought iron lace work trimming on veranda. Front fence wooden pickets. Iron single gate. stawell houses -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Speech, Finding Some One Who's Better Off . . Who had a better run. (H63), 1967
A document that includes part of a speech given by ex-Prime Minister Robert Menzies to Melbourne Legacy. It continues to outline the work of Legacy and is perhaps a draft of a document to be produced to promote Legacy. The text is used in a press release in 1975. The notation H63/1 in blue pen shows that it was part of the archive project that was trying to capture the history of Legacy. A record of document being written to promote Legacy using a speech by a prominent Australian given at a Legacy function.White foolscap paper with black type x 4 pages about the work of Legacy and referring to Robert Menzies being a guest speaker.history, speech, robert menzies -
Bright & District Historical Society operating the Bright Museum
Box Work
Used by Miss J. Wraith, BrightWooden box lined with green and white paper depicting a horse drawn sleigh. Top of lid decorated in a red floral design. Lid has a picture of children riding an elephant. Has a broken lock, no key'Work Box' on lid Inside lid - J. Wraith, Brightcraft, box, container, handcraft -
National Wool Museum
Advertising Sheet, Ironbark legends: Gary Ablett
Acquired when "Classweave Industries" closed down.To/ ALL THE STAFF AT THE MILL/ KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK/... DONNA'Stextile mills - staff, federal woollen mills ltd classweave industries pty ltd commonwealth woollen mills -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Cheatham Electric Switching Device Company, "Cheatham Electric Switching Device Company - Manufacturers of the Cheatham Switch", 1926
Pamphlet, 8 pages, bound with brass clips into a manila coloured cover, embossed cover with company's name and details titled "Cheatham Electric Switching Device Company - Manufacturers of the Cheatham Switch", giving details of the electric point switching equipment manufactured by the company based in Louisville Kentucky USA. Has illustrations of the equipment parts, details of the boxes and types. On the rear sheet has an illustration of a driver of Birney tram changing a set of points with a very long bar while passengers are boarding. Dated 1926.On top right of front cover in ink "GJ Special Work"trams, tramways, points, trackwork, electrical equipment -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Decorative object - Ruby Glass and crystal jug, 1907
The First Australian Exhibition of Women's Work was held at the Exhibition Building, Melbourne, from 23 October to 30 November 1907. It was opened by Lady Northcote (the wife of Australia’s Governor General) and Pattie Deakin (wife of the Prime Minister), who also ran a model creche during the exhibition. The five week exhibition showcased the work of women musicians, artists and craftswomen with over 16,000 exhibits in all fields of artistic endeavour. It was attended by approximately 250,000 people. Exhibits were divided into Classes, including Fine Arts; Applied Arts; Photography; Plain Needlework; Cookery, Preserves and Laundry Work; Horticulture; and Medical and Nursing. This item was owned by Mrs. Mary Burrowes, aunt of Mrs. Jean Raper.This item is from Raper Collection donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Mrs. Jean Raper. A small ruby glass and crystal jug which was produced as a souvenir of the Australian Exhibition of Women's Work held at the Exhibition Building in Melbourne in 1907. It has been inscribed in gold coloured paint. "Mary Women's Exhibition 1907"vase, glassware, decorative items -
Bendigo Military Museum
Film - PHOTOGRAPHS
The photos belonged to Alf MASHELL VX25221 POW. They were given to Alf by a mate in Alf's unit, Sergeant D T MOORE who was also a POW & worked on the railway. Refer Reg No 2485 for Alf MASKELL's service history.Photos, black / white, copies of originals. The photos are a mixture taken during the building of the Burma Railway, DR's at work on the railway, the surrender in Singapore & the search after the War.pow’s, military, burma railway