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Camberwell Historical Society
Map (Item) - MMBW map, Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works - Shire of Boroondara and Camberwell - Detail Plan no. 1860, August 1904
... Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works - Shire of...Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works ...Lithographer E.H.H., Exd J.W.D, June 1904, No. 70. 40P.15W.melbourne and metropolitan board of works, map, camberwell, cartography -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - Hume and Dartmouth Dams : Operations Review Final Report and Recommendations, Hume and Dartmouth Dams Operations Review Reference Panel, May 1999
... Hume and Dartmouth Dams : Operations Review Final Report...Hume and Dartmouth Dams Operations Review Reference Panel ...During 1997 and 1998, the Hume and Dartmouth Dams Operations Review Reference Panel has undertaken a broadly based review of the way in which these two major water storages were operated. The Panel’s terms of reference were essentially to consider how the operating rules might be amended to better address the competing objectives of water supply, environmental enhancement and flood mitigation. This report includes summaries of feedback considered by the reference panel as well as its final recommendations.non-fictionDuring 1997 and 1998, the Hume and Dartmouth Dams Operations Review Reference Panel has undertaken a broadly based review of the way in which these two major water storages were operated. The Panel’s terms of reference were essentially to consider how the operating rules might be amended to better address the competing objectives of water supply, environmental enhancement and flood mitigation. This report includes summaries of feedback considered by the reference panel as well as its final recommendations.hume reservoir nsw, dartmouth dam victoria, water management -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, "Melbourne Cable Tramways - Details of Construction and Operation of the Power Houses and Track", 1930's?
... "Melbourne Cable Tramways - Details of Construction and...William R. Pollock, Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways ...Report - 54 pages, photocopied from an original, black comb bound with front clear plastic cover and rear mania cover titled "Melbourne Cable Tramways - Details of Construction and Operation of the Power Houses and Track". Compiled by William R. Pollock, MMTB Power House Superintendent. Report not dated, possibly late to mid 1930's. Consists of 12 pages of notes on the power house, cable operation and repairs, the grip and other aspects of operation, along with 26 appendices of drawings of equipment and parts of the cable tram system. Published by the MMTB. For full copy see the pdf document. See also Reg Item 2129 re Mr. Pollock's employment.trams, tramways, cable trams, mmtb, grip tram, winding houses -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, "Handbook of Award, Long Service Leave and & Workers Compensation - 1980 edition", "Handbook of Award, Long Service Leave and & Workers Compensation", 1980
... "Handbook of Award, Long Service Leave and & Workers...Australian Tramway and Motor Omnibus Employees' Association ...Book - orange coloured manila card paper covers, 40 pages + cover centre stapled, titled "Handbook of Award, Long Service Leave and & Workers Compensation - 1980 edition". Has lists of Union Officers, details of gratuities schemes (old and new) - Des Shooter Secretary. Has many advertisements for organisations throughout the book, such as Mercedes-Benz, J.A. Floyd & Co. Ansair, Commonwealth Engineering, Volvo Buses and the Tramways Benefit Society. .1 - as above - 1974 - Secretary R. Edwards - adverts including Ansett Airlines, and Elders GM, Bung and International Harvester.trams, tramways, atmoea, awards, workplace conditions, workers compensation, annual leave, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Map, "Railway and Tramway Map of Melbourne and Suburbs", 1920's?
... "Railway and Tramway Map of Melbourne and Suburbs"...Gawler and Drummond Architects ...Map - photocopy - titled "Railway and Tramway Map of Melbourne and Suburbs", c1920 showing railways, cable, electric tramways and authorised electric additions. Shows the South Melbourne St Kilda tram line and some lines in the Footscray area as dotted. Prepared by Gawler and Drummond Architects. Has an advertisement for "Rolfes" tea along the top edge and "See Victoria First" - Government Tourist Office, corner of Swanston and Collins St.trams, tramways, map, footscray, st kilda, new tramway, melbourne, tourism -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Hodder and Stoughton, The life and letters of David, Earl Beatty, Admiral of the Fleet, Viscount Borodale of Wexford, Baron Beatty of the North Sea and of Brooksby, P.C., G.C.B., O.M., G.C.V.O., D.S.O., D.C.L., LL.D, 1951
... The life and letters of David, Earl Beatty, Admiral of the...Hodder and Stoughton ...The life and times of Admiral BeattyIndex, ill, maps, p.488.non-fictionThe life and times of Admiral Beattygreat britain - admirals - biography, great britain - royal navy -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Australian War Memorial, Khaki and green : with the Australian army at home and overseas, 1943
... Khaki and green : with the Australian army at home and...Australia. Army. Military History and Information Section ...The Australian army in various theaters during World War TwoIll, p.204.non-fictionThe Australian army in various theaters during World War Twoworld war 1939-1945 - australia, world war 1939-1945 - personal narratives - australia -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, The House in Greek Street by Sydney Horler ; with The Devil and the Deep, Men in Masks, and The Clean Wineglass, 1935
... and the Deep, Men in Masks, and The Clean Wineglass...Hodder and Stoughton ...Hardcover book with a blue fabric cover. Black printed text and a silhouette of a man and a dog. 311 pages.fictionsydney horler, short stories, fiction -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, On both sides of the sea : a story of the Commonwealth and the Restoration : a sequel to 'The Draytons and the Davenants', 1868
... On both sides of the sea : a story of the Commonwealth and...T. Nelson and Sons ...508 p. ; Faded burgundy cloth and cardboard cover, gold embossing.fictionhistorical fiction, english interregnum, english restoration, james dodds, original collection -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Pausanias, the Spartan ; an unfinished historical romance ; The haunted and the haunters : or, the house and the brain, [1875]
... ; The haunted and the haunters : or, the house and the brain...George Routledge and Sons ...xxvii ; 416 p. ( Dedication p. v-xxvii : Pausanias p. 1-376 ; The haunted p. 379-416) Book has a plain dark green cover, title and author's name on spine. fictionlord lytton, fiction -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, With fire and sword : an historical novel of Poland and Russia by Henryk Sienkiewicz ; translated from the Polish by Jeremiah Curtin, [1890]
... With fire and sword : an historical novel of Poland and...University Press : John Wilson and Son, Cambridge, U.S.A. ...Historical novel of Poland and Russia.Hardcovr book, 776 pages. Book has a green cover with embossed crest. Dedication to Prof. John Fiske by translator Jeremiah Curtin on first page.fictionHistorical novel of Poland and Russia.henryk sienkiewicz, poland, russia, historical fiction, russian empire -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Sands and McDougall, Stawell and District Residents 1923 - Sands and McDougall, 1923
... Stawell and District Residents 1923 - Sands and McDougall...Sands and McDougall ...A List of residents of the Stawell and District in 1923Manila Folder with brown tape on three sides to form a sleeve. Black Print 1923 Municipal Directory Stawell and District Residents 1923 from Municipal directorystawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Sands and McDougall, Stawell and District Residents 1937 - Sands and McDougall Directory, 1937
... Stawell and District Residents 1937 - Sands and McDougall...Sands and McDougall ...A List of Stawell and District Residents 1937Mailia Folder with black print metal binderSands & McDougall 1937 Stawell and District Residents 1937 From Sands & McDougall Directory for Victoriastawell -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Plan - Suggestion for Entrance to Gardens; Clegg and Morris Architects, Melbourne and Ballarat
... Suggestion for Entrance to Gardens; Clegg and Morris...Clegg and Morrow Architects ...HistoricPhotocopy ballarat botanical gardens, buildings, plan, entrance -
Clunes Museum
Book - WORD & SENTENCE BUILDING, Word and Sentence Building, Books V-VI, (For the Fifth and Sixth Classes of Standards), the Southern Cross Series, Unknown
... Word and Sentence Building, Books V-VI, (For the Fifth and...Whitcombe and Tombs Limited ...Text Booklet for English in schools, grade 5 and grade 6, used by Clunes local boy Colin Campbell RobertsonExample of school texts, instructs in word and sentence building, significant as an example of teaching aid pre-digital.Soft cover booklet, grey with black printing Word and Sentence Building, Books V-VI, (For the Fifth and Sixth Classes of Standards), the Southern Cross Series Contains 64 pages. Price, 4d.Handwritten in blue ink "Colin Campbell Robertson Clunes"whitcombe & tomb limited, school text, robertson, education -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Plan - Proposed Entrance to Gardens; Clegg and Morris Architects, Melbourne and Ballarat
... Proposed Entrance to Gardens; Clegg and Morris Architects...Clegg and Morrow Architects ...Shows proposed elevations and sections of proposed structureHistoricPhotocopy ballarat botanical gardens, buildings, plan, entrance -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, The three arrows by Edward S. Ellis, with a colour frontispiece and four black-and-white illustrations, [n.d.] [1915?]
... frontispiece and four black-and-white illustrations...Cassell and Company ...Adventure story for boys set in the American frontier.317 p. : ill. ; pale blue cover, images of native Americans holding guns on front cover, frontiersman holding gun on spine.fictionAdventure story for boys set in the American frontier.children's fiction, westerns, american frontier -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Threads and box
Two Cards with thread wound around middle:- 1851.1 Thread 1851.2 Mending lisle. Third Card "Rite Tone for hosiery darning. Box (empty) for Hose Mending1851.1 Barbour's Lisburn N.Ireland Trade Mark Flax Linen Thread 15 Yards|1851.2 Della Darn Mending List Fashion Shades For Hosiery 3. Darning. Rite Tone Made in Australiaa. specially prepared for Hosiery/Darning Etc. 4. Box - The Handbag Silk Hose Mending Outfit 12 Fashionable Shades with needle Made in England.handcrafts, needlework -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - CASTLEMAINE GAS COMPANY COLLECTION: PHOTO PIPE
Unknown Location - Pipe in the ground, LadderPolaroidorganisation, industry, gas and fuel, unknown location - pipe in the ground -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Equipment - D for girth, Ca 1900
Used on horse tackel C1900Imported sold and used by Holden and FrostD ring for hose girth strapd ring for girth strap, military, civilian, c1900, girth strap ring -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, 8/03/1955 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the preparations undertaken by the Ballarat Fire Brigade to form a welcoming arch for a visiting Governor General..Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of Ballarat No. 20 passing under the two LaFrance fire brigade ladders forming an arch outside the Ballarat City Fire station on 8/3/1955 to greet the Governor General Sir William Slim, Sturt and Raglan Streets. Wal's album notes say "No. 20 passing under 2-100' extension ladders as an arch to welcome Sir William Slim, Governor General. Sturt and Raglan St 8-3-1955." See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3 for hi res scan of print. See image i4 for hi res scan of negative\ Neville Britton of the BTM advised 2/5/2020: Seven LaFrance 100' ladders built by the American LaFrance Company, of Elmira, New York arrived in Australia in 1942 as part of the WW2 lend lease program. One each to Perth, Brisbane and Adelaide. Four initially to the MFB but within a short period of time went to the CFA. One each to Geelong City FS, Ballarat City FS and Bendigo FS. The fourth was a stand in and was located at the Ballarat FS when not required. Thus the two ladders in the photo at the Ballarat City FS. I was a volunteer at Ballarat City FB from 1967 and commenced my career employment there in 1970. The two LaFrance ladders were still in Ballarat at that time. In the mid 70's the 'spare' was allocated to the Dandenong FS. They were retired in the 1980's. The four Victorian ladders still survive. Ex Geelong City is at the Fire Services Museum Victoria. They have a second one that was acquired by a private collector. It was neglected and returned to the FSMV in poor condition. Ex Ballarat City was driven to Sydney and remains at the Museum of Fire at Penrith. The fourth one was acquired by a private collector and stored in a shed in North Geelong and never moved. He recently died and it may have been sold. They had a V12 petrol engine with all ignition parts duplicated. So two Distributors, two ignition coils and two spark plugs per cylinder. Splash feed engine lubrication.On rear in ink. Top right hand corner "T175" within the Wal Jack stamp. "SEC Ballarat No. 20 passing under the two LaFrance yank extension ladders ( to greet the Governor General Sir William Slim) Sturt and Raglan Streets. and the date "8 Mar 1955"trams, tramways, sturt st, governors, fire station, ceremonies, tram 20 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Badge, Tatura Fire Brigade Long Service
... Stokes and Sons ...Long service badge given to Roy DickBrass and enamel badge with lugs attached. Centre white circle has shield in maroon and gold surrounded by blue band with gold Country fire Brigades Board Victoria. This is surrounded by a gold wreath which is mounted on a back plate with 8 points. At top of point is the axe and hose and helmet of a fire fighter. At the bottom is a blue enamel scroll with long service in silver.as abovetatura fire brigade, tatura cfa, tatura cfa long service badge, tatura cfa long service badge recipients -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - CASTLEMAINE GAS COMPANY COLLECTION: PHOTO PIPE
Deep trench part of yellow pipe and a ladderKodakorganisation, industry, gas and fuel -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Ladder, 1940's
Made and used by internees at Camp 3Wooden ladder with mortised joints. 9 rungs.ladder, camp 3, handcrafts, woodwork -
National Wool Museum
Pump
Foot/hand pump consists of a pedal and hose.Wording: SUCCESS;Method: Embossed;Location: Pedal Wording: SUCCESS SALEM OHIO;Location: Handle Wording: SUCCESS DEMING COMPANY;Location: Handle -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Leisure object - Toy Fire Engine
Red metal fire engine with ladder on top.Dinky Super Toys Fire Engine/Made in England/Meccano Ltd.toys, general -
Melbourne Legacy
Functional object - Gas Mask, 1939
Appears to be a gas mask made in 1939 for protection against possible gas attack in World War II. Unknown provenance. Willow, the manufacturer of the metal canister, is an Australian family owned and run business, since 1887 and based in Melbourne. From their website: "During the second World War the factories almost exclusively produced munitions, working two shifts. They mainly made mess tins, rocket cylinder covers, small arms ammunition boxes, gas mask respirator cylinders and soldier’s cake tins."An example of war time equipment for personal protection.Rubber face mask with hose to a metal cannister.On the base of the metal cannister: "No. 4A / Willow / 1939 / WAD 8". equipment, world war two, mask -
Fire Services Museum of Victoria
Vehicle - Fire Engine - Pumper "SEC Dodge", "SEC Dodge"
Maufactured for State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SEC) fire brigade at Yallourn township serving the nearby open cut brown coal mine, briquette manufacturing plant and electricity generating station. Donated to FSMV 19??, on closure of Yallourn Fire Brigade preparatory to closure of township to allow extension of open cut mine over township site.Unique only fire engine of design ever made.Pumper fire engine State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SEC) Fire Brigade, Yallourn, Vic Front mounted pump, ?, ? lpm [ ? gpm] Seat for 4 crew open cross mounted behind cab Ladder, ? m [ ? feet] Water tank ? l [ ? gall] Hose reel ? m [ ? feet] Current vehicle registration - CH6281 SEC logo on both doors Y F B on compartment door on both sides of bodyfire engine, fire engine pumper, dodge fire engine, dodge, yallourn fire brigade, sec fire brigade, yallourn, sec -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Audio - Oral History, Jennifer Williams, Mr and Mrs Forrest, 25th September 2000
... Mr and Mrs Forrest...Mr and Mrs Forrest ...Mr Forrest was born on the 11th of November 1916 in Beechworth. Mrs Forrest was also born in Beechworth. Mr and Mrs Forrest's families have strong association with Beechworth's farming community, especially when it came to rearing sheep and cattle. This oral history recording was part of a project conducted by Jennifer Williams in the year 2000 to capture the everyday life and struggles in Beechworth during the twentieth century. This project involved recording seventy oral histories on cassette tapes of local Beechworth residents which were then published in a book titled: Listen to what they say: voices of twentieth century Beechworth. These cassette tapes were digitised in July 2021 with funds made available by the Friends of the Burke.Although Beechworth is famous for its history in gold, the project by Jennifer Williams is significant as it captures the everyday life and struggles of residents living in Beechworth during the twentieth century. Mr and Mrs Forrest’s story is significant as their story brings to light the life on a farm in Beechworth. It gives insight into not only the Forrest’s role in Beechworth’s farming, but it also gives insight into the changed Beechworth went through during and after the war period.This is a digital copy of a recording that was originally captured on a cassette tape. The cassette tape is black with a horizontal white strip and is currently stored in a clear flat plastic rectangular container. It holds up 40 minutes of recordings on each side.listen to what they say, beechworth, oral history, burke museum, forrest, mr and mrs forrest, farm, farming -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Audio - Oral History, Jennifer Williams, Gwen and Jack Scott, 24th February 2000
... Gwen and Jack Scott...Gwen and Jack Scott ...Jack Scott was born in Beechworth on the 24th January 1919 into a third generation Beechworth family who had migrated from Scotland, Cornwall and Ireland during the 1860s. Also present during the oral history recording is Jack’s wife, Gwen Scott. In 1878 Jack’s grandfather established the carrier business - R. Scott Carriers. Jack’s grandfather secured a contract with the Zwar Brothers' Beechworth Tannery to transport all goods between the tannery and train station via horse and cart. Jack’s father and uncle carried on the family business, before Jack and his brother eventually joined after the Second World War. The company expanded from a single horse and cart short route to multiple trucks operating interstate routes. Prior to joining the family carrier business, Jack on leaving school started work at the tannery and served in the air force during the Second World War. When asked about the working conditions at the tannery, Jack recalls while they did have union representatives, it was not particularly effectual. The union representatives were often placated by sharing multiple whiskies with the Zwar brothers when in their offices to discuss workers’ issues. Gwen’s father also worked for the tannery for a period of time, and she enjoyed the annual picnics the tannery provided for employee families. Both Jack and Gwen’s connections to the tannery reinforces the tannery’s role as a major employer and presence in the Beechworth community. Prior to marrying Jack, Gwen worked in a range of roles including at the Ovens and Murray Hospital for the Aged, managing the family home when her parents both worked during the Second World War, and apprenticed with her sister as a hairdresser. Jack and Gwen provide some insight into maternal health issues in brief discussions of hospital birthing trends and awareness of contraception and family planning. Both Jack and Gwen recalled attending the open-air cinema at ‘The Rock’ in their childhoods. Gwen remembers that the ‘elites’ would sit on chairs at the front, and Gwen’s family sat on a rug at the back, while Jack would jump the fence and get in for nothing. Jack and Gwen discuss attitudes towards both Chinese Australians and Italian migrants in Beechworth. They did not notice any racism and from their perspective felt they were accepted in the town. Jack did note that Italian employees lost their jobs at the tannery during the Second World War, but believed they all stayed within the area and found stonemason and concrete work in the interim. Jack socialised with members of the Italian community and joyfully recalled attending their homes for music nights with lots of drinking and instruments being played. This oral history recording was part of a project conducted by Jennifer Williams in the year 2000 to capture the everyday life and struggles in Beechworth during the twentieth century. This project involved recording seventy oral histories on cassette tapes of local Beechworth residents which were then published in a book titled: Listen to what they say: voices of twentieth century Beechworth. These cassette tapes were digitised in July 2021 with funds made available by the Friends of the Burke. Gwen and Jack Scott’s account of their lives in Beechworth is historically and socially significant to the cultural heritage of the region. Gwen and Jack in reflecting on their everyday experiences of operating a family business, availability of work, leisure opportunities, interaction with migrants, and access to maternal health care provide essential economic, social, and healthcare insights. Gwen and Jack Scott’s oral history recording is part of a larger collection of oral histories recorded by Jennifer Williams in 2000, collectively they provide invaluable insights into Beechworth during the 20th century, much of the information in these oral histories would be lost if not documented and missed in the interpretation of tangible objects. This is a digital copy of a recording that was originally captured on a cassette tape. The cassette tape is black with a horizontal white strip and is currently stored in a clear flat plastic rectangular container. It holds up 40 minutes of recordings on each side.Mrs Gwen and Mr Jack Scott jack scott, gwen scott, r. scott carriers, scott brothers, zwar brother's beechworth tannery, zwar tannery, beechworth tannery, ovens and murray hospital for the aged, benevolent asylum, open-air cinema, the rock cinema, italians beechworth, hospital births 1920s, wang tech, wangaratta tech, nell scott, jennifer williams, oral history, listen to what they say: voices of twentieth century beechworth, tannery union