With its distinct octagonal shape, the Braille and Talking Book Library was a distinctive building in Commercial Road. This view, taken in the mid-1990's by employee Robert Degraauw, shows the Commercial Road frontage, as well as the pedestrian lights across and the tram tracks in the roadway.Red octagonal brick building facing pedestrian crossing and roadwaybraille & talking book library, robert de graauw

The photograph shows SEC Geelong 38 at the Belmont terminus with the conductor talking to the driver. Received in an envelope dated 25-5-1954. Based on a note on item 9580 of the same date, photo by Hugh Ballment. See item 2681 for a colour slide of this photograph.Yields information about Geelong No. 38 in 1954.Colour print with plain back on Agfa paper. Two copies held.tramcars, trams, geelong, belmon

Digitised video (3.07GB) Duration: 50 minutes. Recorded May, 2022 (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)Prof. Charles Sowerwine, Emeritus Professor at University of Melbourne, Fellow at La Trobe University and Chair of RHSV Heritage Committee, presents this talk on the subject of Heritage, both from an academic point of view and the practical appreciation of this integral part of our culture and local identification.

No 40 ready to depart Lydiard St Nth destination Sebastopol. This was last tram ex Lydiard St Nth to Sebastopol. Has conductor Lou Walker talking to the driver. Taken on the last day of operation of the SEC Ballarat tramway system - 19-9-1971. Yields information about the last day of operation of the Ballarat SEC tramways.Digital image - 120 negative tramways, tramcars, ballarat, last day, closure, tram 40, lydiard st north

Photograph shows Ballarat tram 26 parked behind a bogie car at the City terminus, in Sturt St at Lydiard St. Alongside there are two ladies talking to each other one holding a sheaf of flowers. In the background is the SEC City Office and Alan Bros Jewellers.Yields information about tram operations post the second world war.Black and White Photograph - 26 at City in Sturt Street 1950s. Original and Copy Print.ballarat, sturt st, city terminus, tram 26, trams, tramcars, tramways

To enhance communication between RVIB head office and the various talking newspaper sites around Victoria, a newsletter was established. Articles from on technical issues, information sessions, what newspapers were being recorded and profiles of clients were distributed to keep the group informed.1 v. (in various pagings)royal victorian institute for the blind, newsletters

Overview of events that occurred in 1965-6 : celebration of the 100th year since establishment, development of a language laboratory, 600 talking book readers now use the library, discontinuation of millet broom making and focus on mat making, brush making and packaging and assembly work.1 volume of text and illustrationsannual reports, royal victorian institute for the blind

Annual report of the Braille & Talking Book Library including Minutes of the AGM, Board of Director's Report, President's report and financial statements. Items also included are: the 8% decrease in salaries until December saved $28K, first issue of Brailletter magazine, 6 month delay for new borrowers to receive service, growth in loans and books from Maxene Hewitt Children's Collection, End of Year Party not held due to financial constraints but Children's Christmas party did proceed, Jan Smark invited to overseas workshops, Employment Initiatives funding used for cassette cataloguing and talking book maintenance, resignation of E. Haynes and Hector Bathurst, and appointment of Michael Zifcak and Don Schauder.1 volume of text and illustrationsbraille and talking book library, annual report

Black and white copy of a photo of the Long Gully Rovers Football Team 1939. Readable names are:- Trenbath, Speechley, And Taylor. Date 1939. Written beside the photo is Long Gully Rovers Football Team 1939. Talked to Norm Sco?. Colour of Gurnsey Maroon with White Vee Sash. Football Long Gully S School Blue Brown & Gold.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - long gully rovers football team 1939, norm sco? long gully s school, trenbath, speechley, taylor

Article in Herald Sun about Ann Creber who was an inaugural member involved with setting up the garden at Schwerkolt Cottage. The article was talking about her new venture, Innisfree Herbs & Follies at Kalorama which was once the home of a painter, Max Middleton. Ann and her husband run craft courses, cooking classes and workshops on rose growing.gardens, creber, ann, schwerkolt cottage

Set of two colour photographs of the visit to the BTM Bungaree house on Sunday 14 October 2001 by the Bungaree Historical Society. Taken by a member of the Bungaree Historical Society and sent to Richard Gilbert in December 2001. On Kodak paper. 2023.1 - group standing outside the shed containing No. 32. 2023.2 - group standing outside the house with Richard Gilbert talking to the group.On back of each photograph in blue ink 2023.1 - "New Tramway Shed / former Bungaree Railway Station / Bungaree Historical Society / excursion October 2001." 2023.2 - "Bungaree Railway house / Bungaree Historical Society / excursion - October 2001."bungaree, btm, bungaree historical society, tram 32

Yields information about the bottom end of Sturt St and the Victoria St route.Digital image, black and white, of No. 26, at the bottom of the Sturt St hill prior to crossing Grenville St, enroute to Victoria St. Note the conductor talking to the driver. Owen Williams, ANZ and Crockers in the view. Photo taken by Peter Bruce 1970's and 1971, prior to the closure of the Ballarat tramway system. Peter's Title of image: "No. 26 Sturt and Grenville"trams, tramways, sturt st, grenville st, victoria st, tram 26

Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Photo of Geelong No. 4 at the Chilwell terminus, 1940, no details of photographer. Tram has the destination of East. A lady is seated in the front talking to the driver. Wal's album notes provides the date of 1940. Printed on "Selo" paper. On the rear in blue ink "Geelong No. 4" in ink.trams, tramways, geelong, chilwell, tram 4

Typed Foolscap. 2 type written sheets, stapled together. Sheet 1, Heading: 'Mine to Joss House', sheet 2, heading: Joss House to Mine: both sheets list the itinerary of the ride for the tramway's re-opening, and audio commentary for talking tram. Document lists the names of the streets to pass along with buildings of significance and statues etc.organization, business, bendigo tramways/central deborah mi

An article advertising the next Phillip Island & District Historical Society meeting in March 2015 with the Churchill Island curator, Christine Grayden giving a Power Point talk about Harry Jenkins. He owned Churchill Island from 1936 to 1963. Article tells more.Photograph and article about Harry Jenkins showing his catch in the Northern Territory. harry jenkins, churchill island, graeme clauscen, christine grayden

Contents: Plan of Greensborough Cemetery; photograph of plaque at 'Children's Cemetery'; photocopy of 'Rules of the Greensborough cemetery 1874'; Article 'Forgotten cemeteries of Melbourne'; article 'Talking about Greensborough Cemetery, Noel Withers 2000; List of burials compiled by Noel Withers and Val Wilson 2007.Information regarding the pioneer cemetery,20-page plastic binder, red cover. Contains documents relating to the Greensborough Cemetery..greensborough cemetery, noel withers, val wilson

This scar or 'toe hold' tree fell over 50 yrs ago. It had died 50yrs before it fell and is estimated to be around 400 years old. It has a diameter of 1.3 m and is the only 'toe hold' tree in Nillumbik. Heriitage Excursion - Kileavey Walk and TalkBorn Digitalactivities, eltham district historical society, heritage excursion, kileavey, parks victoria, laughing waters road, eltham, wurundjeri

Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series of photographs was probably taken around Churchill Island and shows the community engagement through the decades and past Education Manager, Dave Graham, can be seen talking to a group.Photograph of a group of people gathered on the path behind Amess House.Catalogue number written on reverse in pencil.churchill island, photograph, dave graham

Digitised video (1.41GB) Duration: 40 minutes. Recorded May, 2022 (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)Author and Historian Carole Woods OAM presents this talk on her biography of Australian humanitarian Vera Deakin, known for her involvement with the beginnings of Australian Red Cross and her incredible work in tracking down details of First World War Australian wounded and missing soldiers.

September Meeting (Newsletter No. 152, Sep. 2003) This meeting is one in an occasional series where we get together a panel of speakers to talk about a particular aspect of Eltham's history, its character or its people. As has been the case for past speaker panels, we have organised a buff et dinner to precede the meeting and details of this are given below. Eltham has a well-known tradition of building with mud brick, second hand materials and other innovative or uncommon materials. Although this trend dates mainly from the 1930 's there are examples from the pioneer days of Eltham. Part of the Brocksopp house at Eltham South is an 1850' s mud brick construction by George Souter. But the alternative building tradition in Eltham really began at Montsalvat in the 1930's. Justus Jorgensen's building complex of earth construction, stone and items from wreckers' yards inspired a number of builders and owner builders, particularly in adopting mud brick or adobe as their building medium. The tradition continues today with our area remaining home to a relatively high proportion of builders using these alternative materials. The panel we have selected to talk on this subject are either builders in the Eltham tradition or have had close contact with builders of the past. The panel will be introduced by Russell Yeoman who will talk briefly about George Stebbing, an early Eltham builder responsible for many of our remaining historic buildings, but known for traditional buildings of his time rather than the later buildings which give Eltham its particular character. The panel members are as follows:- • John Pizzey, architect. John will speak on the work of Alistair Knox designer and builder in mud brick and the person who has most contributed to the environmental building traditions of Eltham. • Peter Jarvis who will talk about his own work as a builder in mud brick and his views on traditional and modern construction methods. • Leigh Wykes, a present day builder of stone houses, will talk about his own work in the district and its relevance to Eltham traditions. • Diana Bassett-Smith will talk about her experience with owner-builders constructing their earth houses in Eltham in the 1950's. Pise and mud brick presented a cheap building material provided that you could do it yourself or persuade your friends to help. Prior to the meeting there will be a buffet dinner of casseroles and other courses prepared by some of our members. We will be starting at 6.00pm with dinner scheduled for 6.30. Harry Gilham will be providing drinks, including wines from his personally made collection. Cost of the dinner will be $10 which can be paid on the night. However, for catering purposes we need to know numbersCompact audio cassette Sony EF 90 Type I / IEC I Cassette labelled "Eltham Builders Historical" Converted to MP3 file; 100MB, 1:18:57 alistair knox, audio cassette, audio recording, building construction, diana bassett-smith, eltham, john pizzey, leigh wykes, peter jarvis, society meeting

This Series consists of VHS format video tapes accumulated by the Shire and also two Grundig cassette tapes recording a talk by Alan Marshall, author of Pioneers and Painters, delivered in 1969. Please refer to the attached spreadsheet page for further information about the videos and other materials in this collection.shire of eltham archives, series listing

Donated by Mr Jim Blake on the occasion of his talk to the Society. Lieutenant Colonel Neil C. Smith, a military historian, stated in 2013 that the photo was of British service men of WW1 or pre WW1. Some colonels and captains. Possible dates late WW1, 1918 to early 1920s.Sepia photograph of 12 Navy, Airforce and Army officers with Edward, Prince of Wales and 2 civilians - two men and a woman - gathered outside Parliament House or Government House (unknown) naval and army officers wwii, jim blake

Photograph is of the Stawell Gift trophy taken on a visit by John Hayes to the Common School Museum to give a talk for the Rutherglen Historical Society. John Hayes, the winner of the Stawell Gift in 1954, was a former Rutherglen boy, who also produced "The Glen Guys", a booklet about Rutherglen personalities.Colour photograph of a trophy cup in a glass case.john hayes, stawell gift, the glen guys, common school museum

Photograph is of the Stawell Gift trophy taken on a visit by John Hayes to the Common School Museum to give a talk for the Rutherglen Historical Society. John Hayes, the winner of the Stawell Gift in 1954, was a former Rutherglen boy, who also produced "The Glen Guys", a booklet about Rutherglen personalities.Colour photograph of a trophy cup in a glass case.john hayes, stawell gift, the glen guys, common school museum

Photograph is of the Stawell Gift trophy taken on a visit by John Hayes to the Common School Museum to give a talk for the Rutherglen Historical Society. John Hayes, the winner of the Stawell Gift in 1954, was a former Rutherglen boy, who also produced "The Glen Guys", a booklet about Rutherglen personalities.Colour photograph of a trophy cup in a glass case. Stawell Gift 1954 John Hayesjohn hayes, stawell gift, the glen guys, common school museum

One of two display panels prepared by Eltham District Historical Society for display in the Eltham Railway Station foyer on 5 June 2002 along with handouts explaining the significance of the occassion to train passengers. In addition, Harry Gilham presented a talk on the history of the railway at the Sociiety's May 8th meeting.728 main road, activists, centenary celebrations, display, display panel, eltham district historical society, heidelberg-eltham railway extension, local history centre, lockup

One of two display panels prepared by Eltham District Historical Society for display in the Eltham Railway Station foyer on 5 June 2002 along with handouts explaining the significance of the occassion to train passengers. In addition, Harry Gilham presented a talk on the history of the railway at the Sociiety's May 8th meeting.728 main road, activists, centenary celebrations, display, display panel, eltham district historical society, heidelberg-eltham railway extension, local history centre, lockup