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City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Instrument - Theodolite, Cooke, Troughton & Simms, c 1940
Theodolites are a highly accurate instrument that measures angles between designated visible points in the horizontal and vertical planes. The theodolite has a long history, with the term first found in 1571 in a surveying textbook 'A geometric practice named Pantometria' by Leonard Digges. (source https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theodolite). Cooke Troughton & Simms began when John Troughton starting selling products in Fleet Street, London in 1782. He went into partnership with his brother Edward in 1807 who expanded the business considerably. William Simms, a former apprentice with the company was taken as a partner and then manager after Edward died in 1835 and the company became Troughton & Simms. By 1887 the company was able to produce all the parts necessary for their instruments and the company employed nearly 200 people and was one of the most well respected firms of instrument makers of the 1800's. James Simms, son of William who had inherited the company died in 1915 and the company was turned into a limited liability company by his two sons William and James. Things however were not so easy for the two sons and in 1922 the business was brought out by their rival T. Cooke & Sons becoming Cooke, Troughton & Simms. Theodolites are used by surveyors as part of their everyday work and although there is no specific information regarding the provenance of this particular one it is assumed it was used locally by the City of Bendigo and / or the Lands Department.A grey theodolite no 39161 made by Cooke, Thoughton & Simms. Various moving parts showing signs of extensive use particularly on the uprights on the main body and around knobs and dials where the paint is worn back to brass.Cooke, Thoughton & Simms Ltd / York. England / No 39161. Sticker; DPS - Asset No / (barcode) / 0010173city of greater bendigo administration item, lands and survey department bendigo -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, 1934 Floods at Eltham
Published in the Diamond Creek Basin Study, 1980 and identified at Diamond Creek, locality not identified, 1934. The location is actually looking south across the Diamond Creek towards Falkiner Street, beside the Main Road bridge at Eltham South from what is now part of Wingrove Park opposite Antoinette Boulevard. The bridge railing is just visible to the left of image. The large leaning Manna Gum beside the bridge still stands in 2021 alongside the Diamond Creek trail. In 1934 extensive flooding of the Yarra River and Diamond Creek set new records for flood plain level (Eltham Chronology, EDHS)Black and white photographCopied by Hugh Fisher, Photographer, 6 York Street Eltham A1678B Floods- Eltham - 1934floods, yarra river, eltham, flooding, diamond creek, flood -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LODGE COLLECTION: 1950 MASONIC POCKET CALENDAR FOR VICTORIA
Blue covered book of the 1950 Masonic Pocket Calendar along with dates and places of meetings.W.A. Wright & Sons Pty Ltd., Printers. 60-66 York St., South Melbourne.clubs, social, 1950 masonic pocket calendar -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Leisure object - UNDERWOOD STEREOSCOPE VIEWER
An Underwood & Underwood stereoscope viewer, timber with aluminium hood with felt trim moveable card holder and folding handle. Hood etched with design and a Sun Sculpture Trademark U&U, 2 magnifier eye glass pieces.Man'f'd by Underwood & Underwood New York Patented June 11 1901 Foreign Patents applied for.photography, viewers, stereographic -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Leisure object - UNDERWOOD STEREOSCOPE VIEWER
An Underwood & Underwood stereoscope viewer with aluminium covered hood with etched design & Sun Sculpture Trade Mark U&U. A folding wooden handle & moveable card holder, felt trim around hood with 2 magnifier glass eye pieces.Man'f'd by Underwood & Underwood New York. Patented June 11 1901 Foreign Patents applied for.photography, viewers, stereographic -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - RHODA'S REWARD OR IF WISHES WERE HORSES, 16/01/1887
Red hardcovered book in Black print with green leaves and flowers on the cover and spine. Inside the front cover hand written in blue ink is 'Presented to Elizabeth J Hall By The Primitive Methodist Sabbath School, Eaglehawk, Ellaishall Rec. dated 16/01/1887Emma Marshall. Printed by Cassell & Company, Ltd, Paris, London, New York and Melbourne 1886books, fiction, young adult, emma marshall, elizabeth hall, sabbath school eaglehawk, ellaishall rec. -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Literary work - Book, Macmillan & Co, The Works of Alfred Lord Tennyson, 1892
This book of poetry was a Prize Awarded for Botany and Physiology an unidentifiable recipient who was Dux of Form V, it was presented by James Scott B.A., Warrnambool College. Alfred Tennyson, 1st Baron Tennyson FRS (6 August 1809 – 6 October 1892) was a British poet. He was the Poet Laureate during much of Queen Victoria's reign and remains one of the most popular British poets. In 1829, Tennyson was awarded the Chancellor's Gold Medal at Cambridge for one of his first pieces, "Timbuktu". He published his first solo collection of poems, Poems Chiefly Lyrical in 1830. "Claribel" and "Mariana", which remain some of Tennyson's most celebrated poems, were included in this volume. Although decried by some critics as overly sentimental, his verse soon proved popular and brought Tennyson to the attention of well-known writers of the day, including Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Tennyson's early poetry, with its medievalism and powerful visual imagery, was a major influence on the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood.This book was awarded to a student of Warrnambool College as an end of year prize is an example of how it was the custom to award prizes as scholastic encouragement to students for exemplary work during the school year in the late 19th to early 20th centuries.Book “The Works of Alfred Lord Tennyson” poet laureate. Spine of book says “Tennyson’s Works”. Published 1892 in London and New York, by Macmillan and Co. Cover is read with gold border. Prize label book presented by James Scott BA "Form V/Dux/Botany Physiology to Master … / James Scott B.A. / Dec 18th 1893"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, alfred lord tennyson, poetical works, james scott b.a., warrnambool college form v prize 1893 -
Tennis Australia
Black and white photographic print, Circa 1895
A photographic reproduction print from a colour-tinted glass plate slide, of people playing tennis in a park, with seated children in the foreground, in Troy, New York. Materials: Photographic emulsion, Papertennis -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Leisure object - Card Game, AMCO Playing Card Co, Bridge Card Bingo, 1955-1965
The Kew Historical Society’s collection includes a wide range of leisure objects. Many of the items are European-made, generally of British origin, however there are a number that were made for the Australian market by Australian manufacturers. In the Nineteenth and Twentieth centuries, there were large numbers of games produced for children and adults. These included: arcade games, board games, playing cards and puzzles. A representative sample, many now rare survivors, can be found in the collection.Bridge Card Bingo. U.S.A. 1938. AMCO Playing Card Company of New York & Chicago was an American company founded in the 1930s. It continued to produce playing cards up until 1987. binge card bingo, playing cards, card games -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Medal - Opening of First Australian Parliament, Stokes, 1901
This gilt bronze medal was issued to school children to commemorate the opening of the first Australian Federal Parliament which opened in Melbourne on 9 May, 1901. This item was used to commemorate an important Australian historical event.A gilt bronze medal in a shield shape with a crown at the top. On on the obverse side are images of Queen Victoria and Edward VII and an inscription. On the reverse side are images of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York and an inscription.Obverse side at top: "AUST. COMMONWEALTH/EST. 1 JAN. 1901/63D of VICTORIA, R.I". Below the images "FIRST PARLIAMENT OPENED/MAY 1902/1ST of EDWARD VII. Along the bottom rim: WA TAS NSW VIC SA QLD. Reverse side at the top:" OPENING OF THE FIRST /FEDERAL PARLIAMENT". Below the images: "T.R.H/ THE DUKE & DUCHESS OF CORNWALL/AND , MAY 1904"medallion, australian federal parliament opening, federal parliament melbourne -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Forceps, Denman's, long
Possibly collected by Dr Frank Forster. Examined and identified by Bryan Hibbard.Forceps,Denman's', long, [incomplete] one blade only,with ebony handle insert, with cross hatched pattern. Stamped "Ai(x?) en/ York"" on inner blade blade near handle.forceps, obstetric -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NEW CHUM SYNCLINE MINE - NEW CHUM PRODUCTION STATISTICS
Handwritten notes on New Chum Production Statistics. Notes include name, depth of shaft, years, tons of ore, ounces of gold and remarks. Names are: Ellenborough, Durham & Cumberland, Belmont Co (Trib), North St Mungo, Saxby's Devonshire (Trib), Saxby Co, No 1 Trib (Saxby), La Belle Trib Co, La Belle Co, York & Durham Co, Nelson Trib, Belmont & Saxby, West Ellenborough, York & Durham Trib,document, gold, new chum syncline mine, new chum syncline mine, new chum production statistics, ellenborough, durham & cumberland, belmont co (trib), north st mungo(about), saxby's devonshire (trib), saxby co, no 1 trib (saxby), la belle trib co, la belle co, york & durham co, nelson trib, belmont & saxby, west ellenborough, york & durham trib, new chum -
Tennis Australia
Page from Magazine, Feb 1899
Pages 227-8 of Harper's Weekly (Vol. 43, No. 2202), featuring an article on, and results sheet of the 1899 U.S. Racquets Championship, held at the New York Racquet Club. Materials: Paper, Inktennis -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - THOMAS LANGDON COLLECTION: SOUVENIR INVITATION, 1901
Document. Illumination invitation mounted on board. Invitation to Mr. T.R.Langdon to meet the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York 1901, (see 6566.11 - personal invitation card). Souvenir copy of the Invitation with coloured Illustrations.document, memo, souvenir invitation -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Document - Invitation to a Royal Review at Flemington, 1901
The correspondent of The Argus recorded that: "The Parliament of the Commonwealth was opened yesterday by the Duke, of Cornwall and York, under a Commission signed by Queen Victoria and subsequently endorsed by King Edward VII. The ceremony was marked by the splendour and solemn impressiveness which befitted its historic importance. ... To-day the Heir to the Throne will review some 15,000 Australian troops at Flemington. ... It is a function which, on a lesser scale, might have been arranged at any time for many years past; but it could never previously have conveyed the meaning it does now. Soldiering was popularly regarded as a pastime here until South Africa tried the mettle of our men. It is serious business from henceforth. Those who followed the nascent aspirations of the volunteer soldiery in Australia must be impressed at the rapidity of their fulfillment. ... The document design has artistic and aesthetic merit. While it is not rare, it is representative of the kinds of formal designs used for the Australian Commonwealth celebrations at the time of Federation, and is in excellent condition. Such items as this invitation have local, state and national historic significance as mementoes of a key moment in Australia's history. Locally, the invitation is part of a group of Federation-related items issued to James Maitland Campbell (and his wife). Campbell was three times mayor of Kew in the second half of the 19th Century and the owner of Ramornie in Pakington Street, one of the significant extant mansions in Kew. An invitation, mounted on card to the Royal Review held at Flemington racecourse on Friday 10 May 1901, as part of the Government of Victoria's Australian Commonwealth Celebrations. The border is vividly decorated with flags, shields and a large coat of arms. The photographic images depict various scenes of Flemington in Melbourne, in addition to two separate portraits of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York. Illustrations of military servicemen on foot and horseback flank the central block of text. The invitation was addressed to Mr & Mrs J. M. Campbell. James Maitland Campbell had been Mayor of Kew in the years 1889-90, 1890-91 and 1892-93.Printed: AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH CELEBRATIONS/ The Government of Victoria/ requests the honour of the presence of/ .../ AT THE/ ROYAL REVIEW/ at Flemington on Friday/ the 10th of May 1901. Handwritten on the dotted line: Mr. & Mrs. J. M. Campbellfederation events, royal review - 1901, james maitland campbell, federation -- invitations -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Book, MENGELE. The Complete Story
Hard Cover with dust cover Authors' names on dust coverAuthors: Gerald L. Posner & John Ware McGrath-Hill Book Company New York: 1986 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - DIETZ LANTERN LABEL
Dietz Lantern Label: Orange label oval in shape with a pink cotton thread through a small hole for attaching. Red print with red border line around the label. The label reads *The bottom of every Dietz lantern is made of heavily and thoroughly coated steel especially adapted for such use. DIETZ. Trade Mark. Stamped in the metal of each genuine DIETZ lantern. Look for it. On the back DIETZ with a red oval border and how to care for the lantern. Box 625R. E. Dietz Company. Largest makers of Lanterns in the World. Founded 1840 New York. U.S.A.business, retail -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Album - Photographic album, Unknown
Information on the voyages of Allan Quinn.These pictures, being in an album separate from other voyages, give an idea that this trip to New York was of particular importance. Large maroon leather photo album."New York" is written in white on the black right-hand first page. Each photo is captioned in white. photos, album, new york, allan quinn -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Port Melbourne Station, Departure Duke and Duchess of York (and Cornwall), George Rose, 1901
Roses Stereoscopic Views image of Duke of York (and Cornwall) and the Duchess departing from Port Melbourne Railway Station in 1901. They had been visiting Melbourne for the opening of the first Australian Parliament at the Exhibition Buildingsroyal visits and occasions, transport - railways, duke of york, duke of cornwall, duchess of york, duchess of conwall, port melbourne railway station -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - MOUNTED INVITATION TO ATTEND RECEPTION, 1901
Memorabilia. Celebration of the opening of the Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia. To meet Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall & York. Being held as an Eveniing reception at the Exhibition Building Melbourne, on the 9th of May 1901,at 8 oclock. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - THE LAND AND THE BOOK, 1870
Book, Les Gillies Collection, The Land and the Book or, Biblical Illustrations drawn from The Manners and Customs, the scenes and scenery of The Holy Land. London; T.Nelson and Sons, Paternoster Row, Edinburgh; and New York. 1870.W.M.Thomson, D.D., 30 years Missionary in Syria and Palestine.religions, christian, christian religion -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: SHOWBOAT, SYDNEY - POSTCARD
Black and white photo postcard showing Showboat on Sydney Harbour. Written on back in pencil 'L(?) Jack, 31 York St, Balmain(?) East and GRS Field, 72 Sung(?) St, Kings Cross.cottage, miners -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Columbia University Bulletins of Information Catalogue 1900-1901, 02/02/1901
Columbia University is in New York. 539 page book with brown cover. INformation includes the University Council, Advisory Committee on Art, Admission of women, fees, Library, Gymnasium, Subjectscolumbia, columbia unversity -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Black and White, Frank Wright with the Statue of Liberty in the Distance, mid 1900's
Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born on 2 August 1901. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.Black and white photograph of a man dressed in a suit and standing at the rail of what appears to be a boat (perhaps the Staten Island Ferry). In the background can be seen the Statue of Liberty. The man is Frank Wright and the place is New York.frank wright, new york, statue of liberty, conductor -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Hugh Fisher, Construction of dual road, Main Road, Eltham
Black and white photograph of road construction equipment used in the widening and lane duplication of Main Road, Eltham looking north from near York Street, the old Shire of Eltham offices visible in the distance on leftA1234eltham, main road, construction -
Tennis Australia
Page from book, 1633, Circa 1855
Page from unknown book featuring lithograph entitled 'THE HIGH BORNE PRINCE JAMES DUKE OF YORK/BORNE OCTOBER= THE 13 1633'. UV glass. Materials: Paper, Ink, Cardboard, Wood, Metal, Glasstennis -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Reception, 1901
Invitation to V.W.Bro. R.W.V. McCall G.Treasurer and Miss McCall to meet His Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York at an evening reception at the Exhibition Building on 9th May 1901 in celebration of the opening of the Parliament of the Commonwealth.Invitation to V.W.Bro. R.W.V. McCall G.Treasurer and Miss McCall to meet His Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York at an evening reception at the Exhibition Building on 9th May 1901 in celebration of the opening of the Parliament of the Commonwealth.Invitation to V.W.Bro. R.W.V. McCall G.Treasurer and Miss McCall to meet His Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York at an evening reception at the Exhibition Building on 9th May 1901 in celebration of the opening of the Parliament of the Commonwealth.federation, mccall, r.w.v. -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Russell Yeoman (left) and Harry Gilham, Mudbrick Heritage Tour, 3 October 1998, 03/10/1998
Ellis home, 71 York StreetColour photographactivities, harry gilham, jenny ellis, mudbrick, russell yeoman -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Book, GIAI PHONG! The Fall and Liberation of Saigon
Hard Cover with dust coverAuthor Tiziano Terzani Translated from the Italian by John Shepley St Martin’s Press/New York: 1976 -
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum
Domestic object - Mangle, Clothes Mangle
Clothes mangle [wringer] Wooden metal Turning Handle & rachet 2 tap screws for pressure B/N RollerHardwood rolls No 124 Household clothes Steel Ball Bearings The American Wringer Co New York USA