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Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Prof. Ralph Tate, Papers on Southern Australian Tertiary and Recent Mollusca
An image of contents is available. Ralph Tate (11 March 1840 – 20 September 1901) was a British-born botanist and geologist, who was later active in Australia. In 1875 Tate was appointed Elder Professor of natural science at the University of Adelaide in South Australia, teaching botany, zoology and geology. He became vice-president and then as president (1878–1879) of the Philosophical Society. It changed name to the Royal Society of South Australia in 1880 with Tate as its first president in that year[1] Tate encouraged members to send in original papers, personally contributing nearly 100 papers to its Transactions and Proceedings. (See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ralph_Tate)Blue half leatherbound book of 422 pages. Includes many black and white illustrations of shells. The book includes a series of articles by Prof. Ralph Tate from transactions of the Royal Society of South Australiasouth australia, ralph tate, royal society, royal society of south australia, gastropods, brachiopods, mollusca, snails, murray river, marine mollusca, brachiopoda -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - TRAIN DERAILMENT COLLECTION: 1961 CULGOA VICTORIA, Wed. 31st May, 1961
Sepia photograph, a collection, train derailment. Fuel carriage on top of another carriage. Written of fuel carriage 'SHELL' P.Y.19.10.60.XX. Written on back of photo, Culgoa, Wed. 31/5/61.place, train, derailment, photograph, train derailment, culgoa, victoria. wed. 31st may, 1961. -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Harper's factory buildings, Beach and Rouse Streets, Port Melbourne. Awaiting redevelopment, 1980s
Harper factory buildings on Beach and Rouse Streets (colour photo). c 1980s Internal view of some of the buildings awaiting redevelopment. Bare shell with supporting steel beams in place. Man inspecting interiorbuilt environment, built environment - commercial, harper's, redevelopment -
Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Museum and Archives
Samovar
Donated by Sir Henry Newland.The samovar stands 41cm high, and is 39cm wide across the handles. It is made of Sheffield plate, and dates from the late 18th century. It is supported on a square base with four cast lion’s feet attached by elaborate mounts at the corners. The main vessel or tank is circular, and set on a short columnar stand. These elements are heavily fluted. There are two elaborately decorated solid cast silver handles attached to the sides of the tank. A long spout with a cast ivory handled tap extends from the bottom of the tank. The lid is plainer, with a fluted and scalloped edge, and is capped with a finial. Inside the tank is a cylindrical immersion container for hot coals, a primitive type of heating element. There is a crest, probably that of the original owner, engraved on the shoulder of the tank above the tap. A samovar is a Russian tea urn but the College’s samovar is not a tea urn, as it does not include the stand or the teapot. Undoubtedly it was intended to provide hot water for tea, and the absence of a matching teapot indicates a cultural difference between the English and the Russians, in the way in which they went about brewing tea. It is a showpiece, intended for use and display in the reception rooms of the house. In the 18th century tea was still a rare and exotic import from the Orient, so the serving of tea was an important act of hospitality and a statement of social status.Sir Henry Newland was the College President 1929-1935Antique sheffield plated samovar with shell design and pressed rib border, finely worked casted handles, spout with swivel top, with tapered centre column, square shaped base with cast lions feet -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Holy Table mementos x 5 & silver chalise
This object related to Rudolph Dillon, who was born 26 February 1908 in Gordonville, NSW. His next of kin is Gladys Dillon. Rudolph served in the ARMY (NX139070 / N429494) in the 8 AUST INF BATT. Rudolph was not a prisoner of war.Candle holders x 2, vases x 2, cross Made in Lae out of local wood, used artillery shells and aluminium, perhaps from a downed aircraft. Made by troops at the idea of an officer.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, collectables, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Black and white, c. 1950
This image depicts the unsealed roads with potholes prevalent in the quickly developing suburbs of Black Rock and Beaumaris. In the post war era, as the suburbs of Beaumaris and Black Rock grew, the infrastructure for roads was falling behind. The unsealed roads were dusty in summer and muddy with potholes in winter. Drainage was poor and roads difficult to navigate.Black and white photograph of a man standing outside the Shell service station in Balcombe Road, possibly at Beaumaris. He is watching a utility vehicle with registration GFM033 as it drives on the unsealed road through mud and potholes.Handwritten in blue ink: 2195 Handwritten in red ink: 80%roads, infrastructure, beaumaris, black rock, balcombe road -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph, North Terrace, Adelaide, c1950
Buildings in Adelaide, the capital of South Australia. View is taken from the top of the Shell Building, looking east along North Terrace towards the Institute Building on the corner of Kintore Avenue and North Terrace, Adelaide.adelaide, south australia, north terrace -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Headwear - HAT, c1920
Purchased at a Vintage clothing fair. Grey jewelled hat with maroon bow. Hat is covered in beads and diamantes making a pattern of flowers with tuille and diamentes flowers scattered about. Small pearl like shells are sown around in several places.costume, female headwear -
Greensborough Historical Society
Knitting Needles, Unknown, Tortoise shell knitting needles, size 10, 1949c
Pair of knitting needles, size 10. [Tortoise shell knitting needles; size 10 were advertised in The Queensland Times 13/8/1949]Pair of brown plastic knitting needles with tortoiseshell pattern.[Size] "10" inscribed on top of each needle.knitting needles -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - RAN Band procession down Bay Street, Reverend Donald LANGFORD, 1967
A RAN Band leads a procession down Bay Street, Port Melbourne. A Shell Service Station, the Flower Hotel & Graham Engineering can be seen in the background.B & W photograph of a RAN Band passing the Flower Hotel.built environment - commercial, business and traders - hotels, business and traders - engineering, ran - royal australian navy, shell service station, flower hotel, graham engineering -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Domestic object - Manicure, Set, n.d
Part of Graham Collection, donated by the Family of Misses Mary and Edith Maude Graham, of 4 Blair Street, PortlandFour piece manicure set with (tortoise shell?) handles. 1 x tweezers (3741.1) 1 x cuticle press (3741.2) 1 x nail file (3741.3) 1 x cuticle knife (3741.4) -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Aboriginal Freshwater Shell Middens, 1996
Coloured illustrated leaflet produced by Aboriginal Affairs, Victoria describing Aboriginal Freshwater shell middens.Coloured illustrated leaflet produced by Aboriginal Affairs, Victoria describing Aboriginal Freshwater shell middens. Brief descriptions are given of the role of freshwater mussels in Aboriginal life and instructions given on what to do if middens are found.Coloured illustrated leaflet produced by Aboriginal Affairs, Victoria describing Aboriginal Freshwater shell middens. aborigines, middens, mussels -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Shell Service Station, Vermont, 1967, C.1967
Part of Tim Shambrook's Collection for 'This is Vermont'. Not used.Coloured photo taken from Shell Service Station (since replaced by Convenience Store) on corner of Boronia & Canterbury Roads, Vermont, looking towards St. Lukes Anglican Church on corner of Mitcham & Canterbury Roads.st.lukes anglican church, vermont, canterbury road, boronia road, mitcham road, shambrook, tim, shell service station -
Numurkah & District Historical Society
Book - School Project Books x 2, "Piety"
project books made by student: Nellie O'Neill (1943)2 x Project exercise books (carboard & paper) used by a student for a "piety" project. Writing, drawings and cut-out pictures inside Project books were: The Shell junior & senior departments drawing booksee photoeducation, school, religious education, school project -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Stereograph, The Rose Stereographs, Melbourne, Sydney, Wellington and London, 12,925 The War, Colossal Russian Eleven-Inch Siege Guns, Copyright 1914
One of two sets of stereographs donated by the O'Beirne family along with a stereoscope for viewing (Stereoscope is Registration no. 2014-51).A man stands to the left of a very large armament that can be rotated on a large turntable. A small type of crane is to the left of the gun which would have been used to load the shells into the breech of the gun. Hills in background."12,925. THE WAR - COLOSSAL RUSSIAN ELEVEN-INCH SIEGE GUNS. Now investing / the German Fortress of Konigsberg."stereographs -
Bendigo Military Museum
Memorabilia - TRENCH ART, AEROPLANE ASHTRAY, C.WW2
The item belonged to Quentin Clifford BINKS, V245016 & VX114178 2nd AIF. Refer Cat No 1835 for his service history.Made from brass components depicting a V S Lighting on a stand to make an ashtray. The base is either from a 7mm or 3" shell and the stand and plane from .303 rounds. Wings & tail are made of brass.“New Guinea 1943”personal effects, smoking accessories, transport aviation, models -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW1
Charles Jury No 273 enlisted on 17.7.15 in A Coy 29th Batt AIF aged 25 years 11 months. Embarked for Eygpt 10.11.15. Embarked for France 16.6.16. WIA on 19/20.7.16 Shell Wound to neck. Promoted to L/Cpl 2.1.17. Attends Gas School 5.2.17. WIA 2nd occasion 3.3.17 Shell Concussion. Hospital 2.7.18 with Nasal Obstruction. Discharged from the AIF 16.4.18. Refer 2081P also 2080 re his son.Medal set, court mounted, set of (3) re C Jury. 1. 1914-15 Tar. 2. War Medal 1914-19, replica not engraved. 3. Victory Medal"273 L-Cpl C Jury 29 Bn AIF"medals, military, history -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Artwork, other - Stained glass window, Brooks Robinson & Co, Baptism or Pilgrimage, 1933
This window along with the second window in the baptistry was donated by an anonymous donour. Entitled Baptism it could also be termed Pilgrimage with the symbols of the shell and staff and refer to the travels of seafarers.Lancet windowECCE AGNUS DEIaltar, st peter chapel, flinders street, mission to seafarers, seamen's mission, mission to seamen, sailors, seamen, stained glass windows, win, memorial chapel, baptistry, shell, staff, pilgrimage, baptism -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Knives, hand made, Trench Art during WWII
Hand made knives during WWIITwo knives made of stainless steel blades, soldered into what appears to be .303 bullets with shells that are used as handles. One knife has a three scallops on the top (blunt part of the knife) with a shaped cutting edge. On the base of the cartridge, a coin is soldered on that covers the primer and entire base of the cartridge. The coin appears to have Arabic writing on it. The other knife is scimitar in shape. At the base of the cartridge a 1941 Netherlands East Indies 1/10 Gulden Colonial Coin is soldered. This coin covers the primer and entire base of the shell.One coin has "Nederl Indie 1/10 G 1941" -
Melbourne Legacy
Ceremonial object - Trench Art, Bell, Comradeship Bell, 1929
Bell was presented to the Melbourne Legacy Club by the departing president E.R.F. Serman in 1929. It was used during Comradeship Committee meetings.E.R.F. Serman was the Melbourne Legacy Club president in 1928-1929. Comradeship Committee meetings were very important to the Legatees.18 Pounder Shell casing that has been polished and had a small brass hook welded to the base. The casing has been split and bears the signs of being hit with a hammer. There is an inscription engraved on the front. The shell is hung from a brass arch which has been mounted to a wooden base. Two small brass hooks on the base act as a mount for the mallet. The brass arch and hooks are attached to the wooden base via flat head screws from the underside. The mallet is constructed of a brass rod with a felt head.Presented to the Melbourne Legacy Club by E.F. SERMAN PRES.1928-9comradeship, committee, legatee event -
Bendigo Military Museum
Container - SHELL CASES, Post 1960
.1) Shell casing cylinder, heavy cardboard & metal construction, green. One end is a lid which slides on firmly. .2) Same as .1) above. Each one has a diamond shaped sticker with the word Explosive on..1) “1 CART 76 MM PRAC / TL 25A3, 17A-MY-10-88” .2) Same as .1) abovecontainers, metalcraft, 76 -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Souvenir - Photographs and Post Cards, 1916-1918
cameras were not common during the first world war. as such post cards of portraits and the damage of the battlefield were common.Collection of black and white post cards and photographs. 20 post cards are of the township of Villers Brettoneux after the German shelling. 2 are of Australian Soldiers. One of the photos is written on, otherwise the post cards are unmarked and in good condition." Stanley and I taken in London August 1916.ww1, souvineer, post card, wark vc club -
Mont De Lancey
Domestic object - Pie Dishes, 1900's
These vintage metal oval shaped pie dishes were used in the kitchen for baking pies in the 1900's. They are moulded from one piece of metal to form the shape.Eight vintage metal oval shaped pie dishes for use in the kitchen for baking pies. They have a lip at the top to keep the pie filling within the pastry shell. They are moulded from one piece of metal to form the shape.cooking equipment, cooking dishes, baking dishes, kitchenware, pie dishes, pie tins -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Weapon - Ammunition Shell, Late 19th-early 20th century
Ammunition shell was used in a 40 lb Armstrong Rifled Breach Loading (RBL) Gun. It does not contain explosives because the projectile and explosive were separate items. The Armstrong 40 lb BL Gun There were 4 x 40lb Armstrong (RBL) Guns issued to the Ham and Beef Battery at Hastings Victoria. After the Hastings Battery field artillery disbanded, the 4 Guns were transferred from the Hastings Battery to the Warrnambool Battery field artillery in 1904. (There is a photograph of one of these guns on its carriage, pictured in front of the Orderly room (Drill Hall) at Warrnambool, which is now the Library of South West TAFE). The 40lb Armstrong Guns were recalled back to Melbourne when the government issued the updated 4.7inch QF (Quick Firing) Naval Guns, mounted on carriages, to the Warrnambool Garrison Artillery 1907. The Hastings Museum today holds one of the original 40lb Armstrong RBL guns that were at first at Hastings and then Warrnambool, evidenced by tracing the numbers on that gun. This gun has now been restored. Surviving 40 lb Armstrong BL Guns in Australia The Hastings Museum has restored one of the Guns that was at Hastings and then from 1904-1907 in Warrnambool. This Gun is now on display at the Hastings Museum.This ammunition shell from a 40lb Armstrong RBL gun is very significant because of its association with the Warrnambool Battery Field Artillery in the early 1904-1907. It is known that the original 40lb Armstrong RBL gun used in Warrnambool is now restored and on display at the Hastings Museum.Ammunition shell from a 40Ib Armstrong Rifled Breach loading (RBL) Gun. Metal bullet-shaped object, flat base, tapering to cone-shaped tip. Parallel equidistant ridges run from outer edge of base to position where cone shape begins. Tip has a square-shaped hole in the centre and has a very uneven surface. Base has corrosion and metal is flaking away. Does not contain explosives. Remnants of white paint-like substance in several places. From the Hastings, Victoria, area. Late 19th - early 20th century.flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, ammunition shell, 40 lb, war equipment, hasting battery field, defence of warrnambool -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Early shipping: Ocean/Railway Pier, n.d
Port of Portland AuthorityFront: Back- The shell company of Australia Ltd. Opening of Portland Installation. July 20, 1929. M.E Andrews Portland 'S.S Solen'- blue biroport of portland archives, portland harbour, ship berthed -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Artwork, other - Trench art, ash tray, HMAS Brisbane
A round metal ashtray that has silver colour on top and golden colour bottom. The ashtray also has a straight handle in the middle.Gunline development ... This ashtray was made from the base of the second last 5 inch (122 mm) shell fired in anger against north Vietnamese army.hmas brisbane, trench art, ashtray -
Vision Australia
Certificate - Text, Certificate of Disability Support Certification registration, April 2003, 1 April 2003
Certificate reads "Certificate of Registration. Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, 557 St Kilda Road, Melbourne VIC 3004 Australia complies with the requirements of The Disability Standards (Disability Employment and Rehabilitation Program) Standards 2002, dated July 1 2002 for the following capability: This registration covers the Disability Services Management System for the provision of employment services, including personalised support services to people with a disability in an open and supported employment environment." Signed: Alex Ezrakhovich, General Manager Certification. Certificate #: DSC20047. Issue Date: 1st April 2003. Certified Date: 19th March 2003. Expiry Date 19th March 2006. The second certificate reads the same except for 201 High Street, Prahran.2 certificates with black writingAt the top of the page is a black and white image of a shell next to 'Disability Support Certification' which also has a red tick across the first 2 words.royal victorian institute for the blind, registration -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Decorative object - Carved Emu Egg, n.d
Displayed at History House.Carved emu egg. Depicts silhouette of a woman in profile, an emu and a swan within decorative borders of a leaf-design. Brown on cream field: i.e.-pigment on relief areas and white/cream layer is one of inner layers of shell. -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Service Receipt, Valiant, Shell Service Station
The Mathews family have been in continuous ownership of 395 Howe Parade (was 8 Howe Parade until 1964 when addresses re-assigned), Port Melbourne from 1938 to the present (Sept 2019)Six folders of assorted documents relating to the life of Alan Mathews and his family. Employment documents. Folder 4 has Motor car purchases, Registration & Licences Receipt from Shell service station for service to Valiant $10.50transport - motor vehicles, alan mathews, commonwealth aircraft corporation, cac -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - Images by Arthur Pulfer, About 1957-1970
Many images from by Arthur Pulfer copied to slides. Fifteen Slides of the Bendigo Easter parade, includes the Bendigo Show, Rosalind Park Sound Shell and lookout; One Tree Hill Lookout and Williamson Street Toilet Block.history, bendigo, james lerk collection, bendigo easter parade, bendigo conservatory, one tree hill lookout, marching girls bendigo, brass bands bendigo, bendigo rosalind park