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The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph, 1910
This photograph dating to 1910 depicts an open cut sluicing site located in El Dorado captured looking east up the open cut from the number 3 Barge site. Sluicing was undertaken in the area from 1900 to 1942 with some short breaks between these periods. The image depicts a location mined by Cocks Pioneer Gold and Tin Sluicing Company (as recorded on the annotation on the card mount). It portrays open cut rocks with a crevice in the center of the image where the sluicing was being undertaken. There is a small timber structure on the right of the image which could be an entrance to a mine or supports made of wood to prevent a cave in at the open cut site and above the cut rock there is bush. The timber structure has rail tracks on top of the bridge which could suggest the identification of this structure as a mine entrance. The rail tracks were used for little carts which hauled soil from the mine. The Cocks Pioneer Gold and Tin Mines N.L was one of El Dorado's two largest open cut sluicing mines of the 20th Century. The other was named the Cocks El Dorado Gold Dredging Company. The Cocks Pioneer Mines operated from 1901 until 1941 and found a total of 117,378 ounces of Gold and 1,673 tones of tin concentrates over these years. The Cocks company was formed in 1898 and operated until 1941. Open cut sluicing involved the use of high-powered hoses which used the centrifugal sand pump system (known as hydraulic sluicing) which broke down the soil which was then processed for gold and other precious metals. From 1914 , four years after this image was captured, the company reformed to Cocks Pioneer Gold and Tin Mines NL (previously it was known as Cocks Pioneer Sluicing Co) and undertook large scale sluicing operations until 1929 and then 1934-1941. El Dorado is located on Reedy Creek and is surrounded by forested country to the north and east. It is 20 km east of Wangaratta in Victoria's regional north-east. John Cock was the son of a Cornish minor who arrived in El Dorado in 1858. Cock founded his gold and tin mining company which ran successfully for many years in the El Dorado region. It was an open cut sluicing company because of the abandonment of underground mining after this was deemed too dangerous. In 1935 Cock's El Dorado Company commissioned the floating dredge which is still visible in El Dorado today. The dredge was built by the Thompson engineering works, Castlemaine, and weighed over 2,000 tones and today has a place on the Victorian Registers of historic buildings. Interestingly, the name El Dorado does not derive from the gold in the region, but from the Barambogie pastoral run completed by William Baker in 1840-1841. Gold was discovered in El Dorado 1854 but the gold was too deep for individual prospectors to find, it required the use of heavy machinery.The search for gold is ingrained into the history of Victoria and therefore, images like this one which portray an open cut sluicing site can reveal important information for society and technology for the date when the photograph was taken. This image is of important historical significance for its ability to convey information about sluicing and the methods used to find gold in 1910. It also shows a location where sluicing was undertook which provides insight into the impact of sluicing on the environment at a time when it was done. This image is important for current research into the history of El Dorado, a small regional location near Wangaratta in Victoria's North East. Therefore, this image has the capacity to be beneficial for research into society and the motivations of those living and working in this region during this period and therefore, has social significance. The Beechworth Burke Museum has additional images relating to gold sluicing and El Dorado which can be analysed and studied alongside images like this one.Sepia coloured rectangular photograph printed on gloss photographic paper mounted on board.Obverse: COCKS PIONEER Q + T SL CO, N.L. / 1910 / LOOKING EAST UP OPEN CUT / FROM NO3 BARGE SITE / Reverse: 1997 . 2611 / A02611el dorado, north east gold, sluicing, gold sluicing, hydraulic sluicing, 1910, gold and tin mine, open cut mining, mining, gold mining, north-east victoria, beechworth, burke museum -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Age, Crafted by Nature, 2014
Describes Sandra McMahon's (Grad Dip Hort) garden which was open for the Garden Designfest on 15-16 November, 2014.Article in the gardening section of "The Age" November 15, 2014 by Megan Backhouse. Describes Sandra McMahon's (Grad Dip Hort) garden which was open for the Garden Designfest on 15-16 November, 2014. OGA notice about Sandra McMahon's gardensthe age, megan backhouse, sandra mcmahon, designfest, open garden, garden designer -
Orbost & District Historical Society
Photograph - Opening of Orbost Museum
This is a photograph of Mr & Mrs Peter Nixon about to board Kaye Lynn's covered jinker which is pulled by a horse to travel to open the Orbost Historical Society's Museum in Nicholson Street, Orbost. The original location of the Museum 1967 was in the building which is now (2022) used by the Cricket Club & Senior Citizens. The Library was also located there. Since 1994 and following the Orbost Shire's amalgamation into East Gippsland, the Library and Museum were located into the Shire's Business Centre in Ruskin Street, Orbost.photograph of an event in Orbost A b/w photograph of large car on the right hand side, two people in the centre, and a horse and sulky on the left. They are in a street.On back: Mr and Mrs Nixon are about to board Kaye Lynn's covered jinker to travel to open Orbost Historical Museum in Nicholson Street, Orbost. peter nixon mp, orbost museum, kaye lynn -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - Spectacle case
Frederick Napoli Prescott was a prominent Bendigo Optician and Jeweller. He was born and educated in Hobart before joining his father's jewellery and optical business. After studying in Europe to gain further qualifications he returned to Australia and opened a business at the corner of Mitchell and Hargreaves Street Bendigo. He was later in partnership with Mr C.M. Dawe trading as Prescott & Dawe. Burgundy leather look spectacle case. The case has a flip lid section at the top that opens to gain access to the case. The lid is held in place under a leather loop. In gold lettering on the front of the case "F Napoli Prescott Bendigo".spectacles, spectacles case, f napoli prescott -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - Spectacle case
Frederick Napoli Prescott was a prominent Bendigo Optician and Jeweller. He was born and educated in Hobart before joining his father's jewellery and optical business. After studying in Europe to gain further qualifications he returned to Australia and opened a business at the corner of Mitchell and Hargreaves Street Bendigo. He was later in partnership with Mr C.M. Dawe trading as Prescott & Dawe. Brown leather look spectacle case. The case has a flip lid section at the top that opens to gain access to the case. The lid is held in place under a leather loop. In gold lettering on the front of the case "F Napoli Prescott Bendigo".spectacles, spectacles case, f napoli prescott -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Historic steam trip, 2/11/1982 12:00:00 AM
Commemorative one day steam trip to celebrate the centenary of the Camberwell - Lilydale railway line.Commemorative one day steam trip to celebrate the centenary of the Camberwell - Lilydale railway line. The K190 steam local will stop at Blackburn for a short ceremony. The celebration on 27 November will be organized by the Australian Railway Historical Society. Archivist Keith Paterson said when the line opened December 1882 the area east of Box Hill had only small and scattered pioneer farms, no shops and only one post office at a hotel in Blackburn and 1 or 2 schools. In 1861 first station was opened, terminating at Hawthorn, which was the case for 20 years.Commemorative one day steam trip to celebrate the centenary of the Camberwell - Lilydale railway line. railways, camberwell to lilydale rail line centenary, australian railway historical society, patterson, keith arthur -
Melbourne Legacy
Slide, Government House Christmas Party, 1950s
Colour slide of people in an open sided tent on the Government House lawn. They are large style canvas tents on loan from the Army for the occasion. The caption implies it is a lunch for the helpers who got ready before the crowds arrived. Melbourne Legacy held an annual Christmas Party for Junior Legatees and Widows at Government House for many years. The year is unknown but likely to be during the 1950s. A group of slides in glass mounts with green tape are probably from a couple of consecutive years. They will be catalogued separately. Was with many other slides taken in the 1950s and 1960s. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. In many cases the original images were not well focussed and the digital image is the best available.A record of a Legacy Christmas party held at Government House.Colour slide of people under an open tent at Government House for a Legacy Christmas Party, in a glass mount with green tape.Caption in black ink says 'Helpers' Lunch'christmas party, government house party, tents -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Classical modernist with a spirit of adventure, 2005
Obituary for Ian Armstrong, a painter, craftsman and printmaker.Obituary for Ian Armstrong, a painter, craftsman and printmaker. He had a passion for 'Plein air' or painting in the open air, reflected in his works created in his Blackburn garden. Two of his paintings are in the City of Whitehorse art collection.Obituary for Ian Armstrong, a painter, craftsman and printmaker.city of whitehorse, armstrong, ian (artist) -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Clothing - Knitted Woolen Shawl, 2008
Triangular cream coloured knitted woollen shawl with open stitch cross design and 2 open stitch diagonal lines at edges.churchill island, working horse festival, sheep to shawl challenge, shearing, spinning, knitting, wool -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, Chapel Bulla
The church in the image is the former St. Michaels Catholic Church that was on Sunbury Road in the small Bulla township. After holding religious services at the Daniel property 'Narbonne' at Oaklands Junction until 1876, the permanent church building opened 0n 19th November 1876. Services were held there until the land was sold in the 1980s and the building was demolished despite undergoing renovations in 1978. Members of the Catholic faith then worshipped at the Sunbury Catholic Church. The note on the flip side was written by a Sunbury resident to his sister.A post card with a non-digital sepia photograph of a weatherboard church in an open grassed area. A short note has been written on the flip side of the card.st. michaels church, bulla, catholic church -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Aquinas College, Great Ryrie Street, Ringwood - 1973
Written on backing sheet, "Aquinas College, opened 1961. 1973". -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Bowling Club- Ladies Section, Opening Day, 1981
Colour photograph"Written below photograph" Councillor May Corbett opened the season. -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Book, BOOK: Australia Remembers - Commemorating 50 years since the end of World War II
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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Flyer - Lydia Chancellor collection: Drummartin 1864-1964
The Drummartin Methodist Church was opened in 1864. A new church (in the photograph) was built in 1914 and opened for services in November of that year.four pages flyer. on the front Drummartin 1864-1964. Inside Drummartin Methodist Church, Golden Jubilee Service 11am 1st November 1964. Celebrating 50 years of worship in this church building. Opened on November 1st, 1914, guest preacher: Rev. Alan Matthews. On the back Drummartin Centenary, Pleasant Sunday afternoon 3pm 1st November 1964. Celebrating 100 years of settlement in this district.On the back after the name of Rev. Alan Matthews in blue pen "grandson of N. McKaydrummartin, centenary, methodist church -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Hostel is opened, 1993
Nunawading Community Hostel opened (photo)Nunawading Community Hostel opened (photo)Nunawading Community Hostel opened (photo)city of nunawading, abbott, kevin, howe, brian, aged people, retirement homes and villages, nunawading community hostel -
Tennis Australia
Carry bag, Circa 2000
Australian Open branded carry bagtennis -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Vehicle - Boat, fibreglass, 1960s
Originally kept on the Point Lonsdale Pier for inshore rescue activity in the 60s and 70sFollowing a near drowning, boat was made available by locals to be used for inshore rescue needs.Open inboard powered motor boatboat, point lonsdale, inshore rescue -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, 6/12, 1947
Empty Hall on Open or Pruning Day.hall, open day, pruning day, e. m. gibson collection -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, 6/14, 1947
Empty Hall on Open or Pruning Day.hall, open day, pruning day, e. m. gibson collection -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, 6/15, 1947
Hall Stage on Open or Pruning Day.hall, stage, open day, pruning day, e. m. gibson collection -
Federation University Art Collection
Artwork - bookplate, Ex Libris David Woolley, not dated
Bookplate featuring an open book with a clarinet "Ex Libris DAVID WOOLLEY"david woolley, bookplate, clarinet -
Federation University Art Collection
Artwork - bookplate, Alan Jordan, S.V. Hagley, not dated
Bookplate featuring an open book and a serpent"S.V.Hagley"bookplate, s v hagley, serpent -
Trafalgar Holden Museum
Container - Equine medication, Ca 1900
Linement for the treatment of Horses Imported and sold by Holden and FrostClear glass open neck bottleElliman's Royal Embrocation for Horses Manufactory Slough, on bottom 7926bottle, equine, medication -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Map - Street Map, R L Jarrett, Map of Mitcham, Tunstall and Blackburn, 1929
Tunstall was originally the name of Nunawading Railway Station. Tunstall opened on 4 June 1888 and was renamed on 1 November 1945. An historically significant advertising map that can be used to ascertain the extent of urban development in 1929 in the areas of Nunawading, Blackburn and Mitcham.A map of Mitcham, Tunstall and Blackburn found on the reverse of a real estate subdivision plan published by R. L. Jarrett of Elizabeth Street. This promotional street map is overprinted with the business address of the sponsors and advertising. Map overlaid in red print: "Drake & Co. / (N. Armstrong, Prop.) / Estate and Financial Agents / next Mitcham Station / Established 1914. Open all day Saturday. / Phones: Office, Box Hill 289 J. / Private, Vermont 10."real estate agents, mitcham, tunstall, blackburn, road maps, drake & co, new zealand insurance co ltd -
Puffing Billy Railway
Carriage Sign - Puffing Billy Museum Advertising, 1970's
Carriage Sign - Puffing Billy Museum Advertising This board was used to advertise the Menzies Creek Museum after it opened in 1970. This particular sign was displayed inside, on the end of the Puffing Billy NBH type carriages. Historic - Puffing Billy Railway - Carriage Sign - Puffing Billy Museum Advertising fitted to NBH carriages.Carriage Sign - Puffing Billy Museum Advertising metal signVisit the Puffing Billy Steam Museum you can see - Steam Locomotives - Working Exhibits - Early Rolling Stock - Souvenirs available the museum is located at Menzies Creek & opens every Sunday 11am to 5pmpuffing billy, puffing billy museum, carriage sign -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, William Henry Finney Gravestone, Warrnambool Cemetery, 27/07/2009
Willima Finney died on 20 May 1911, aged 60 years.Headstone for William Finney in the Warrnambool Cemetery. Includes sculptural anchor, open gates, open book, draped cloth, arch, masonic symbol.cemetery art, headstone art -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - ENVELOPES WW2, C. 1943. - 44
.1) Letter to Lt Neil McLeod South East Asia from unknown (no address). .2) Letter to Lt Neil McLeod India command from G. McLeod Salisbury. .3) Letter to Lt Neil McLeod South East Asia from G. E. McLeod Salisbury. Items in collection re Ian McLeod RWAFF, refer Cat No 2262.2 for service details..1) Faded blue paper envelope cut open. .2) Brown envelope but open. .3) Cream envelope cut open with 2 stamps 1 x Victoria Falls. 1 x King Edward VI and airmail sticker.envelopes, accessory -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Age, Green Oasis Full of Secrets, 2012
Article about the Melbourne Club garden when the Club opened its gardens for the first time to raise funds for the Friends of Burnley Gardens. This was instigated by John Fordham,arborist and FOBG member, who is their arborist.Article in "The Age" 22.09.2012 by Denise Gadd about the Melbourne Club garden when the Club opened its gardens for the first time to raise funds for the Friends of Burnley Gardens. This was instigated by John Fordham,arborist and FOBG member, who is their arborist.the age, denise gadd, fobg, friends of burnley gardens, john fordham, melbourne club, fundraising, arborist -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
‘A’ Squadron 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles conducted a parade at Buna Barracks, Albury on Sunday 1 May 1988 to mark the 103rd Anniversary of the formation of the Victorian Mounted Rifles and the 40th Anniversary of the linking of the 8th (Indi), 13th (Gippsland) and 20th (Victorian Mounted Rifles) Light Horse Regiments to form the 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles. Colonel G K Howard, Director of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps was the Reviewing Officer. The Pipes and Drums of the 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victorian Regiment provided the music for the occasion. Following the parade Colonel Howard officially opened the Regimental Museum.Three colour photographs of Colonel G.K. Howard, Director Royal Australian Armoured Corps, declaring the Regimental Museum officially opened and unveiling the plaque. -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Black and white, c. 1930
During the 1930s Moorabbin was an area with open grasslands, still often used for market gardening. The development of the city (and, later, suburb) can be seen emerging from the railway station.The Nepean Highway is a major highway running through the City of Kingston. This image is one of many that depicts its importance to the local community as it undergoes many changes over time.Black and white photograph of aerial view of intersection of Nepean Highway and South Road. Moorabbin Council Chambers are situated on the corner with the library, old shire building, Moorabbin railway station, St David's Anglican Church market gardens and open paddocks in the background.White round sticker on reverse with black printed text: 143 Handwritten in red ink on reverse: 156% / k000786moorabbin, council, railway station, railway, suburbs, paddocks, nepean highway