Postcard written by Frank Wright to a friend, W. Snelling in London. Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.Black and white photograph of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. A small section of the city and water can be seen beneath the arched span of the bridge.Written in white on front - 660.B, Harbour Bridge, Sydney., Height-Top arch - 437 ft.,Width 159 ft. 11 3/4 in., Footways 10 ft. ea., Roadway 57 ft., Four Electric Rail Tracks., Length of span 1650 ft. Handwritten on back - Message to W. Snelling in London from Frank Wrightfrank wright, cornet, conductor, sydney harbour bridge

James Henry Steward (1817–1896) established J.H. Steward in London in 1852. As “Head Optician” he would have been a qualified oculist but little is known about the founder’s early life and scholastic achievements. However, given the variety of disciplines for which he undertook he was also an accredited instrument maker,he clearly was a gifted scholar and quickly gained professional recognition in a full range of fields for an instrument maker of his day. J.H Steward became incorporated as J.H. Steward Limited on 1st February,1913. The business grew from modest beginnings. Steward would sell pocket watches and assorted items at the annual competition days of "The National Rifle Association of the United Kingdom(NRA)" from a stall. As the governing body for full bore rifle and pistol shooting sports in the UK. The Association established in 1859 with the aim to improve the shooting skills of the newly formed corps of volunteers to meet the perceived threat of an invasion by the French. J.H. Steward advert first appeared in the NRA competition program of 1865. The NRA meetings were held at first on Wimbledon Common, Surrey until 1889. Then because of pressure by the local community, the NRA along with its buildings and its flourishing meetings moved further south to Brookwood, Surrey. By now the Steward operation had grown from a modest stall into a large marquee selling various optical and scientific instruments at these meetings. Throughout its long trading history the J.H. Steward company and many members of the family maintained strong ties to the NRA and competition shooting events. The NRA records show that at the end of the 19th century the NRA bestowed a Life Membership on 7 Steward family members. First presented by J. H. Steward Ltd. in 1902 was the “Steward Trophy” that is still an annual competition for teams of four from any rifle club affiliated to the NRA. There is also evidence that many family members were fine shots.The item was made by a significant instrument manufacturing company that concentrated during the middle 19th century on supplying the British military. This items pattern & design is still available as a reproduction, available on the internet. However this original seems unique as the writer cannot find another for sale or in a collection to date. The assumption is that this type of compass was made for the British artillery units given the sun dial. Further research is ongoing as the writer regards this item as rare and social significant.Brass Compass and Sundial manufactured by J H Steward 407 & 406 West Strand, London. Can be used in both hemispheres. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, compass, sundial, combination compass and sundial, steward strand london, j h steward

Gift from Shenzhen University to the ChancellorScroll with very bright embroidery. If you can assist with translation of this item, or country of origin, please use the comments box below. calligraphy, asian, calligraphic scroll, shenzhen university

Gift from Shenzhen the Faculty of Eudcation.Scroll with very embroidery of birds. If you can assist with translation of this item, or country of origin, please use the comments box below. calligraphy, asian, calligraphic scroll

There is no record of owner, donor, or who the troops in the photo are.This photo copy is in a black wooden frame and is of troops sitting in front of the Sphynx in Egypt. Figures can also be seen climbing the Sphynx.Written under the photo - Copy by Mildura Studiosww1, sphynx, egypt

SEC Building in Williamson Street. A variety of vehicles angle parked along Williamson Street, bas of the communications tower can be seen.bendigo, streetscape, williamson street

Black and white postcard showing Charles Robinson in Uniform sitting on a chair in front of a tent, another tent can be seen in the background.person, individual, charles robinson

Framed & with a chipboard base in black and white print of a poem: For the Vietnam Veterans - The Least We Can Do. Includes 20 versesG'Day, Well done and God bless you mate.poetry, veterans

Tallish glass bottle with a damaged label the label is faded but you can make out a man doing some kind of posePure Cider Vinegar This is a Genuine cider Vinegar and contains all the valuable elements of the fruit Made from Tasmanian Apples J.G.R _____ Food Products Pty. Ltd

Used to remove polyps or other growths, using a tightening chain to gradually lacerate the growth, minimizing haemorrhage. Devised by Charles Marie Edouard Chassaignac (1805-1879) who was a surgeon in Paris. The manufacturer of this item was possibly Geo. Tiemann & Co Surgical Instruments USA. Metal ecraseur, Chassaignac's design. The straight shaft can be extended, and has a straight handle at one end and a metal loop at the other. destructive instruments

Black and White photo of the interior of the Hanro Knitting Mills, within the image you can see a number of women operating machineryorganization, business, hanro, hanro, hanro knitting mills, knitting mills

Photograph.Sepia toned photo of 3 women from Hanro, in the Bendigo Gardens near the law courts, which can be seen in the background.organization, business, hanro girls, hanro

Framed black and white photograph of Military Band practicing. There is a conductor and seated musicians. Troops and Military vehicles can be seen in the backgroundmilitary band, musicians, entertainment

The Wesleyan Chapel in Elgin St. Hawthorn is now used by Uniting AgeWell. Colour photograph of the exterior of the Wesleyan Chapel at 93-95 Elgin St. Hawthorn. The Denham St. parsonage can be seen in the background.wesleyan chapel, elgin st. hawthorn, denham st. parsonage, uniting agewell

Bike riders can now enjoy their own mountain bike track within the Heatherdale Reserve after working with the Whitehorse Council.Bike riders can now enjoy their own mountain bike track within the Heatherdale Reserve after working with the Whitehorse Council.bicycles, heatherdale reserve, city of whitehorse

This unsigned relief print was purchased from students at RMIT c1984Relief print. This artist was studying printmaking at RMIT in 1984. If you can identify the artist please use the comment link below. reliefprint, etching, animal

Original photograph in the Jim Crow Ranges (around Daylesford)/ A person and horse can be located in the centre of the photograph, and a timber bridge in the background. jim crow ranges, daylesford, bridge, trestle bridge, horse, nicholas caire

Hubert Jeeves in hat and dust coat standing with a woman in 1920s style clothing beside Jeeves Bros. motorised coach. Two girls are looking out of the coach at the camera.The coach has the insignia of a kookaburra and gum leaves with Jeeves Bros. painted in a boomerang shape with Mt Dandenong below. Hubert Jeeves, son of Ellis and Eliza Jeeves, started up his motorised coach business following his return from WW1.Sepia photograph showing a man an woman standing beside a motorised coach. Two children can be seen looking out of the vehicle.coach service, jeeves, hubert jeeves

Framed colour photograph featuring an aerial view of Waratah Bay, the beach and Sandy Point . Wilsons Promontory can be seen in the distance.

A post card showing a scene from Gallipoli. Postcards were a common form of correspondence in World War 1. They were also good souvenirs as cameras weren't commonplace.Postcards were a very common form of communication in the first World War. This postcard also records Gallipoli for those who didn't have cameras. This type of souvenir would have been familiar to the first Legatees as they had served in World War 1 and many had served at Gallipoli.Postcard with an image of ANZAC Cove. Several soldiers can be seen standing along the beach, while boats and supplies line the shore. world war one, gallipoli, souvenir

A sealed Wilson dome-top tennis ball can. Key winder attached to base. Materials: Metal, Ink, Rubber, Felttennis

This item was purchased for the Ballarat College of Advanced Education (later Federation University Australia) by the Art Acquisition Committee. It is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 1000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Framed abstract painting using gouache. If you can provide information on this artist or artwork please use the comment link below.art, artwork, sue quinlan, quinlan, abstract, gouache

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.Framed woodcut edition (2 of 5) If you can assist with information on this artist or artwork, please use the comment link below.art, artwork, printmaking, woodcut

Michael KRATOFIL Between 1987 and 1989 Michael Kratofil undertook a Bachelor of Arts (Design and Visual Communications) at the Ballarat Institute of Advanced Education (later Federation University) 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.Framed University Graphic Design Project. If you can provide information on this artist or arwork please use the comment link below. art, artwork, michael kratifil, available, graphic design, graphic communication

Nyuwara Tapaya (5 August 1971-c2005) Born Ernabella, South Australia Pitjantjatjara speaker Nyuwara Tapaya had distinguished career in print media and textiles (batik). She trained at Ernabella Arts and studied dye technique in Indonesia. 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.Framed limited edition lithograph print. If you can provide information on this artist or artwork please use the comment box below.Edition 11/17art, artwork, nyuwara tapaya, printmaking, ernabella

Andrew BECKERS (1981- ) Andrew Beckers studied Visual Art of the University of Ballarat. 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.AbstractFramed soft pastel drawing on paper. If you can assist with information on this artist and artwork please use the email link below. art, artwork, andrew beckers, human movement collection, pastel, drawing, alumni