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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - OPOSSUM GULLLY ALLUVIAL WORKING, DIAMOND HILL
One page document detailing location and description of physical mining remains in Opossum Gully, Diamond Hill Historic area.bendigo, mining, opossum gully -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BENDIGO ADVERTISER COLLECTION: COMMONWEALTH GAMES AUCKLAND N.Z. 1990
Black and white photograph, Photograph of Robert Burns at a formal award ceremony. Bendigo Advertiser description on back of photo: TALOrecreations, sports, cycling -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BENDIGO ADVERTISER COLLECTION: BOXING
Black and white photograph, photograph of two boxers fighting in a sports facility in uniform. Bendigo Advertiser description: (Boxcap) (Boxcap)recreations, sports, boxing -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - 2010 CARTERS PRICE GUIDE, 2010
2010 Carter's price guide to antiques in Australia, 768 pages of antiques with photographs, descriptions & valuations, published by John FurphyJohn Furphybook, antiques valuations, antiques, history, antiques valuations -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Leon Costermans, Native trees and shrubs of South-eastern Australia, 1998
Coloured photos and detailed line drawings are used to give a very clear description of the specific plants and details of their locations and environments.Colour photographs, illustrations, mapsplants, botany, nsw, victoria, south australia -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Neil Marriott et al, Grassland plants of South-Eastern Australia : a field guide to native grassland and grassy woodland plants of South-Eastern Australia, 1998
Detailed description of plants, one plant per page. Alphabetical listing according to botanical name, with common names provided.Maps, colour photographs, pronunciation guide, glossarygrassland, plants, south-eastern australia, botany, ecology -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Document - Photocopy, Kath Deery, 1986-2016
Information about Kath Deery, incl. her plant list and description of native garden, 6 items, all photocopieskath deery, native garden -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Nankin Henry, Victorias Alps and Australian Endangered Heritage, 1983
A description of the terrain flora fauna management and recommended management of Victorias Alpine region, produced by the Australian Conservation Foundation. Indexedtopography, natural history, vegetation -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Wells, John C. and Mackie, Maggie, Berwick - Some Aspects, 1980
Descriptions and sketches of some landmarks of the City of Berwick, which includes Doveton, Hallam, Narre Warren, Berwick and Harkaway, Victoria.settlers, township, schools -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, National Archives, The National Trust Victoria Sketchbook
A very brief description from National Archives - events, stories, war, Royal Commissions, Cabinet debates, buildings, people.archives -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Heritage survey, 1/10/1994 12:00:00 AM
City of Nunawading Heritage Survey Project [Description]. Context Pty Ltd [Consultants] October 1994.City of Nunawading Heritage Survey Project [Description]. Context Pty Ltd [Consultants] October 1994. (Original and 2 photocopies)City of Nunawading Heritage Survey Project [Description]. Context Pty Ltd [Consultants] October 1994. city of nunawading, historic buildings, context pty ltd -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Crown Portion 119, c1970
Description of transfers of ownership of Crown Portion 119, Parish of Nunawading, 1858 - 1960, bounded by Whitehorse and Mitcham Roads, Mitcham.morgan, robert rowland, the church of england trusts corporation, mitcham, whitehorse road, mitcham, mitcham road, mitcham, peel street, mitcham, ormond avenue, mitcham, edward street, mitcham, christ church anglican church, mitcham, churches -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Daniel Harvey
Description of the New Harvey Lowline Rotary Bin Fruit Grader.Description of the New Harvey Lowline Rotary Bin Fruit Grader made by Daniel Harvey Farm Equipment Pty. Ltd.Description of the New Harvey Lowline Rotary Bin Fruit Grader. fruit industry, daniel harvey -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Sketch and descriptions, The old cottage, 1/10/1993
Sketch and descriptions of the old cottage, near the present Irene Crescent by N. Jamieson from advice of Arthur Schwerkolt 1993.schwerkolt cottage, jamieson, norma, schwerkolt, arthur -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
booklet - Book, Radio Australia, 1982
A booklet on Radio Australia Corporation and its office building.Booklet with description, photos and plans of Radio Australia, the International Shortwave Broadcasting service of the A.B.C.. Built between 1980 and 1982.A booklet on Radio Australia Corporation and its office building.radio broadcasting, radio australia, burwood east -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Nunawading Library, 1973
The City of Nunawading opened its new library with Mayor Frank Taylor in attendance. The article includes a detailed description of the features.nunawading library, liddicut, joan, taylor, frank, pavey, constance, public libraries, city of nunawading -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document - Certificate of Registration of Alien Seamen, Viktor Aaltonen
Certificate of Registration of Viktor Aaltonen, Finnish Seaman interned in POW Camp 13 at Murchison during World War 2Copy of Certificate of Registration of Alien Seamen. Includes personal details such as: name, date of birth, hometown, physical description and fingerprints.camp 13, finnish, finnish seamen, viktor aaltonen -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Hand's Pine Tree in Kalorama Reserve
Kalorama Memorial Reserve was once the location of 'Mountain Grange', the property of Thomas and Eliza Hand. The pine tree pictured was reputedly planted by Mrs Eliza Hand in the 1880s. Thomas Hand died in 1888 when he was thrown from his horse on Inverness Road. The photograph was taken in 1974 and the pavilion pictured is no longer there. John Lundy-Clarke grew up in the Kalorama/Mt Dandenong area and later in life (1972-74) began to write a comprehensive history of the area working from an original settlement map in an effort to cover all areas.Black and white photograph showing a large pine tree behind a pavilion. Handwritten description on reverse by John Lundy-Clarke.Hand’s pine tree in Kalorama reserve. Planted 1874 approx. Pictured 14-3-73.kalorama memorial reserve, kalorama oval, mountain grange, thomas hand, eliza hand, pine tree, pavilion -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Alan Price
John Lundy-Clarke grew up in the Kalorama/Mt Dandenong area and later in life (1972-74) began to write a comprehensive history of the district working from an original settlement map in an effort to cover all areas. Alan Price was the son of Edward John Price and Myra (nee Wilson) Price. He had a brother Edward Joseph 2nd (Teddie). Alan and Teddie were the grandsons of early settlers Edward Joseph and Annie (nee Ross) Price. Alan Price worked at his brother's depot in Ringwood, in charge of mechanical equipment. He rode to and from work on his motorbike. Alan was killed in a motorbike accident on his way home from work in 1971. Alan married Patricia Guerin in 1960. They had five daughters and one son. The family had a house on part of Lot 5 facing Mt Dandenong Road.Black and white close up of man in suit and tie. Reverse of photograph has handwritten description by John Lundy-Clarke. Alan Price 1969. Son of Edward John Price and Myra nee Wilson. alan price, patricia guerin, edward joseph (teddie) price, edward john price, myra price, myra wilson, edward joseph price, annie price, annie ross, kalorama, accident -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph
William Dower came with his family to the Mt Dandenong in 1898, taking up a 10 acre allotment. William and hs wife Elizabeth had seven boys (Will, Harry, Bert, Walter, Joe, Edgar, Robert) and four girls (Emmy, May, Ada, Ruby). The property secured by William Dower was known as ‘Cambridge Gardens’ and had a two room slab hut. William and his sons added another five rooms using trees from the property. The family established extensive crops and worked hard for their success. The acreage extended to 30 when the family bought up neighbouring properties.Black and white photograph showing rows of berry crops. Reverse of photograph has handwritten description by John Lundy-Clarke.LOT 10 section 2 of the Village Settlement owned as registered by Dobson, then Bert Dower, then Edgar Dower. Property was named "Bonnie View" and photo was taken from near where the Channel O tower stands looking south east towards corner of Ridge Road and Selwyn Lane taken 1920.bert dower, edgar dower, bonnie view, channel o, dobson, selwyn lane -
Museum of Indonesian Arts Inc.
Pemeje - Small sharp knife - Lombok - Pengerupak In Balinese
This implement was used to inscribe text or etch picture onto lontar leaves.Metal blade with wooden handle and sheaf with ratten tie. For better description on pemeje or pengerupak in Balinese - see link below -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Mixed media - Framed Collage, Flinders Street Station 2015 (commemorative print), 2015
Produced 2015 to commemorate WW1. Possibly Anzac-linked given the centenary of this event.Framed and glazed depiction of Flinders Street Station with a $2 coin with enamelled poppy and an engraved description on a small brass plate. Engraved plaque at lower edge of print: Donated by Adam Baker ( Bakewell ?) / Canberra 11/11/2015world war 1, flinders street station, prints, collage, poppy, ww1, first world war, great war, coin, memorabilia, adam baker, canberra, 11 november, 2015, artwork-paintings -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Sign, "END OF SECTION"
Used on poles at tram stops to indicate to passengers the end of a ticket section.Demonstrates an End of Section sign used in Ballarat by the SECV. See item No. 39 for detailed description. Item has not been used in street- ex SEC store at time of closure?trams, tramways, secv, ballarat, fares, street furniture -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - AIRCRAFT IDENTIFICATION, Temple Press Ltd
Books were used as references for aircraft spotter on the home front and in battle during WW2.1. 64 page book outlining descriptions of British monoplanes. Front cover predominately black with red writing. Pictures of a plane in a search light over a city landscape. 2. 64 page book outlining descriptions of German warplane. Front cover predominately black with green writing with same background.1. Title "AIRCRAFT IDENTIFICATION" - British. 2. Title - "AIRCRAFT IDENTIFICATION" - German.german aircraft, british aircaft, books, ww2 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BENDIGO ADVERTISER COLLECTION: ATHLETICS
Black and white photograph, athletics, photograph of an unknown runner running at the Bendigo tracks. Bendigo Advertiser description: Pub date: 2812 Size width: 36:8 Depth: 22.3 Section: SPRT Page: 18. Description: Runner Special Instructions/Percentage: Scan to PSport "Runner" Ordered by: T.L Date: 2712recreations, sports, athletics -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: REMARKS ON PROPOSED NATIONAL PARK AREA
Some Introductory Remarks on the Proposed National Park Area in Parishes of Mandurang and Sandhurst printed on yellow foolscap paper. Short description of the area. Common names and scientific names of many plants that grow in the area. Some descriptions and localities mentioned. 4 1/2 pages of species (249) and families (56) mentioned.bendigo, parks and gardens, national parks, peter ellis collection, proposed national park area in parishes of mandurang and sandhurst, wild flowers -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Folder - Jessie Seymour, The Beaufort Bomber Crash between Gundowring and Eskdale
Jessie Seymour was a resident of the Kiewa Valley and would have been following the reports of the air crash which happened 'behind her home'.Jessie Seymour compiled this history for the Kiewa Valley Historical Society and, as a local, would have had the opportunity to gain first hand knowledge of the people involved including witnesses.Red plastic with clear front cover with 4 plastic sleeves / pages. Includes: A description by Jessie Seymour of the Beaufort Air Crash.jessie seymour; beaufort bomber. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH JAPANESE POW, Est 1954
In the collection of Keith David Livingston VX136969 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 1911P for his service history.B&W photo with crinolated edges showing a Japanese soldier in handcuffs sitting on the bumper bar of a vehicle. Description on rer of photo. "JAP SGT MAJOR, war criminal who has been tried and shot. Nice friendly chap. Captured at Mini, Borneo1945"japanese, pow -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARD, HONG KONG, Possibly pre WW1
Sent by FRANK BARNES (AIF 4156) to UNA FRANKLING of Harcourt. Refer Cat No 2380 for details re Frank Barnes service.Rectangular black & white post card photograph of Hong Kong Harbour, front has description on, there is scribble and a pencil drawing on rear.documents - photographs, postcards -
Footscray Community Arts
Genesis, Lee Waddell, Taken 1987, print 2005
MEDIUM: Ink print on paper DESCRIPTION: Made with eight Epson Ultrachrome K3 inks on Lyson Smooth Fine Art paper