A digital copy of a hand written letter requesting the availability of accommodation at Marysville for a married couple. The letter also enquires the availability of garage accommodation. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.A digital copy of a hand written letter requesting the availability of accommodation at Marysville for a married couple. The letter also enquires the availability of garage accommodation. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.marysville, victoria, australia, marysville house, arthur james dickinson, grace dickinson, arnold spooner, eileen marie spooner, eileen marie dickinson, grace sweetland, eric dowdle, elsie may denton, elsie may dickinson, peter dickinson, linda dickinson, 2009 black saturday bushfires, letter, mr m. walsh

A digital copy of a hand written letter that was sent to Mrs Dickinson of Marysville House from a guest that had been staying at Marysville House. Marysville House was built by Arthur Dickinson in the late 1920s.A digital copy of a hand written letter that was sent to Mrs Dickinson of Marysville House from a guest that had been staying at Marysville House. Marysville House was built by Arthur Dickinson in the late 1920s.marysville, victoria, australia, marysville house, arthur james dickinson, grace dickinson, arnold spooner, eileen marie spooner, eileen marie dickinson, grace sweetland, eric dowdle, elsie may denton, elsie may dickinson, peter dickinson, linda dickinson, 2009 black saturday bushfires, letter, mrs matthews

A digital copy of a hand written letter enquiring about the availability of seats in the service car from Melbourne to Marysville House in December 1934. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.A digital copy of a hand written letter enquiring about the availability of seats in the service car from Melbourne to Marysville House in December 1934. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.marysville, victoria, australia, marysville house, arthur james dickinson, grace dickinson, arnold spooner, eileen marie spooner, eileen marie dickinson, grace sweetland, eric dowdle, elsie may denton, elsie may dickinson, peter dickinson, linda dickinson, 2009 black saturday bushfires, letter, robert couzens

A digital copy of a hand written letter from Mrs Dickinson to Mr V. Marett regarding accommodation and the cost of a stay at Marysville House. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.A digital copy of a hand written letter from Mrs Dickinson to Mr V. Marett regarding accommodation and the cost of a stay at Marysville House. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.marysville, victoria, australia, marysville house, arthur james dickinson, grace dickinson, arnold spooner, eileen marie spooner, eileen marie dickinson, grace sweetland, eric dowdle, elsie may denton, elsie may dickinson, peter dickinson, linda dickinson, 2009 black saturday bushfires, letter, mr v. marett

A digital copy of a hand written letter thanking Mrs Dickinson for an unknown gift she sent after a couple stayed at Marysville House. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.A digital copy of a hand written letter thanking Mrs Dickinson for an unknown gift she sent after a couple stayed at Marysville House. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.marysville, victoria, australia, marysville house, arthur james dickinson, grace dickinson, arnold spooner, eileen marie spooner, eileen marie dickinson, grace sweetland, eric dowdle, elsie may denton, elsie may dickinson, peter dickinson, linda dickinson, 2009 black saturday bushfires, letter

This white, cotton, baby's pinafore with hand crochet work is and example of the dressmaking skills of the women of the families of the pioneer settlers and market gardeners of the Moorabbin Shire.The pioneer settlers and market gardeners of Moorabbin Shire had to be self reliant and made their own clothing and utensils. This is one of many items that exhibit the skill and craftsmanship of the women in these families.A white cotton infant's pinafore, with hand crochet work around armholes, and lower edge of garment. Feather stitch embroidery, and pin-tucking on bodice. Waist ties.clothing, crochet work, moorabbin, bentleigh, early settlers, pioneers, market gardeners, dendy special survey, brighton pioneers

This infant's, hand-knitted singlet petticoat is an example of the dressmaking and craft skills of the women of the families of the pioneer settlers and market gardeners of the Moorabbin Shire c1900The pioneer settlers and market gardeners of Moorabbin Shire had to be self reliant and made their own clothing and utensils. This is one of many items that exhibit the skill and craftsmanship of the women in these families An infant's petticoat , hand-knitted 2ply woollen fancy stitch with crocheted edges and satin ribbon insert around neck and inserts for ribbon around waist c1900clothing, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, dendy henry, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork

This appears to be a draft copy of half- yearly reports on these students, possibly handed to each teacher to make comments from which the class teacher compiled the final report.An unofficial record of these students, as the final report sent home to parents would be the official record. It is an example of the reord keeping used in the 1960s.Blue exercise book containing hand written reports on each student in class 4C3. Includes thumbnail photograph of each student. Not dated (circa 1960s).Written on cover: '4C3 / Comments / [name of teacher] / Lawler?'preston technical school, pts, reports, report writing, student records, nmit,

View of Kalorama gap taken in 1907 showing Eliza Hand outside Beulah Tea Rooms, Briartys Coach, Dodd's Grocery cart and Meat Cutting cart. In foreground Fred Jeeves is standing and Theo Hand on hay. Mountjoy is in the background.This photograph has a detailed inscription on the back handwritten by John Lundy-Clarke in 1974.The Kalorama Gap in 1907. The coach road comes from right behind old stump. The shop was Hand's Beulah Tea Rooms soon to become the Mt Dandenong North Post Office. Big woman in black was Mrs Hand. wagon was Dodd's Grocery cart. "Mountjoy" on hilltop. The wagon with man was the first coach on the mount (Briartys). Small cart was Dodd's meat cutting cart. Horse at sledge was "Blossom" boy at her head was Fred Jeeves. Boy on sledge was Theo hand. Elm trees in centre of picture with Prices sign advertising shop and newsagency above them.mountjoy, beulah tea rooms, fred jeeves, theo hand, dodd's grocery cart, cart, coach, briartys

A gimlet is a hand tool for drilling small holes, mainly in wood, without splitting. A gimlet is always a small tool made of a piece of steel of a semi-cylindrical form, hollow on one side, having a cross handle at one end and a worm or screw at the other. A similar tool of larger size is called an auger. Early settlers in Moorabbin Shire had to be self reliant as they established their farms and built their homes using tools like this gimlet. 2 x small hand tool with a screw point, grooved shank, and cross handle for boring holes early settlers, pioneers, market gardeners, moorabbin, bentleigh, brighton, cheltenham, tools, blacksmiths

Yields information about the crew management and rosters used on a Begonia Festival Sunday.Set of 12 typed sheets of the roster or timetables for "Sunday 2nd March 1958", Begonia Festival, of the various tram runs for crews detailing the time they sign on, what services they operate, times, meals, who relieves or takes them, and times finishing. Has some hand written notes. Tables or runs for 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, Extras A, to K and Fc, Notes a Hc extra - c for conductor?In pencil in top right hand corner "Supt"trams, tramways, rosters, shifts, inspectors, timetables, crews, ballarat, begonia festival

John Gartner was a fine printer and publisher, an author, a noted philatelist, and also collector of Australian banknotes and coins. He was born on 16 July 1914 and was largely self-educated, leaving school at fourteen for work following the death of his father. Gartner developed a strong interest in the history of typography and printing and was apprenticed at the Advocate where his father had been a linotype operator. Aged 17, Gartner bought a hand press and some fonts of type, and in 1937 acquired a platen press from which he set and printed his private press books, published under the imprint of The Hawthorn Press. Gartner had a strong collection of Australian bookplates. He also looked at the work of artists overseas and commissioned personal plates. He subsequently built an international collection with preference for artists who printed from wood. His initial searches were in Belgium and Holland.(http://www3.slv.vic.gov.au/latrobejournal/issue/latrobe-84/t1-g-t7.html) Nude woman in unzipped overalls with river and city buildings behind her.Signature bottom right hand corner. number 327 in top left hand corner.bookplate, keith wingrove memorial trust, printmaking, australian bookplate design awards

This style of geared drill was commonly referred to as an egg-beater drill and was first patented in 1838. During the late 19th century these drills became more common due to the development of mass production. Users also began to mount the drill onto a frame. This allowed greater control over the drill and removed the need to be holding it in both hands. This gave the operater greater control over the item to be drilled. The drill could be easily removed when required. This item is an example of a domestic woodworking tool commonly used before the widespread use of power tools. The construction of the basic wooden frame also demonstrates the ingenuity of early pioneers and tradesmen in adapting tools to suit their own needs.A metal hand drill which has been mounted on to an improvised wooden stand. hand tools, mass production, egg beater drills

Pair of suede mid-length beige or fawn women's size 6 3/4 gloves with 3 stitched darts along back of hands. Gloves are joined near openings with length of white cotton. Labels and printed markings inside both gloves.Inside right hand glove : 'Made in France / 6 3/4 / (in cursive) Suedelav' Inside left hand glove : 'Leather / Made in France' '207' on paper label : 'V4/86L/ipx/39/6'costume accessories, female

final stage of Patties Lakes Cycling Tour organised by Frank Daly, shows cyclists on Roadnight Street , Stock Street on the right hand side . Other photos 04027.1 riders in Roadknight Street Lakes Entrance approaching and crossing the finish line with Mourilyan Street on the left. Photo 04027.2 cyclists crossing the finish line on Roadnight Street , Stock Street on the right hand side Black and white photograph taken at the final stage of Patties Lakes Cycling Tour organised by Frank Daly, shows cyclists on Roadnight Street , Stock Street on the right hand side . Other photos 04027.1 riders in Roadknight Street Lakes Entrance approaching and crossing the finish line with Mourilyan Street on the left. Photo 04027.2 cyclists crossing the finish line on Roadnight Street , Stock Street on the right hand side sports, cycling, recreation

Part of the Cooper Collection.Black and white photograph of two Australian Army personnel in uniform. The soldier on the left is presenting an object to the Officer on the right, who is saluting. The object held by the soldier is a hand drawn figure of a rabbit which has been stuck onto the photograph so as to appear to be being held by it's ears. Trees and vehicles in the background.Stuck onto the photograph: 'Hand drawn outline in red pen of a rabbit.'photograph, australian army

This babies dress was possibly worn by Mrs Cuthbertson nee Hooper, after her birth in 1881,( Mother of Joan Charles) and is approximately 150 years old.It is hand made cream silk with smocking to the front and back of the bodice.and the wrists of the full length sleeves. It was donated by the children of Joan M Charles- Melville J Charles,Joell E Stern, Beth Z Charles and Rhonnie M Dryne.Hand made Baby's dress, depicting the craftmanship and style of dress for the late 19th century.It is only one of two Silk baby's dresses in the Learmonth and District HIstorical Society Inc.collection.Baby's dress hand made of cream silk , with smocking across front, back,and wrists.clothing, babys dress, smocking, family of joan charles, haberdashery, mrs cuthbertson hooper

.2) Photo, It is not clear whether this soldier is either; Leonard James Kennedy Myers No 593 KIA or William Henry Myers No 594 both B Coy 38th Bn. Refer Cat No’s 5062.2P & 5060P for details. The other Soldiers are unknown and most likely 38th BN,Five post card photos all B&W rectangular shape. Most have been stuck on newspaper and any names have been near totally obscured. .1) Soldier with peak cap clear background writing on front. .2) Soldier standing section of photo missing, studio background. .3) Soldier with peak cap & bandolier .4) Soldier with peak cap in oval shape, pieces missing. .5) Soldier standing hands behind back, white background..1) Hand written, “Sincerely yours Lochie”, stamped, “Bartlett Bros Bendigo” .5) Hand written, “Albert Ma..lol..”photographs, 38th bn, b coy

Camp 3. made by Gudrun and Isolde Frank, camp 3 c.Black and white sketches for calendar. 1943. 5 sketches (all have 1943 above them): 1 - 3 men with part of hut on left hand side and huts behind. Poles with wire in front of huts; 2 - 5 guards marching with rifles with a big tree to the right of the photo and a fence with 4 posts in front; 3 - part of a hut showing an open door and open window; 4 - wild flowers from in camp; 8 people standing behind a bonfire holding signs. the number 4 top right hand cornercamp 3, gudrun frank, isolde frank, frank zimmer, camp calendars, templers

Photo appears to be taken soon after the opening of the electric trams, as the tramway is well paved compared to the rest of the street which shows vehicle tracks etc. For similar images see Reg. items 834, 838, 2151 and 8998. Note the roof of a small horse-drawn vehicle crossing in the center foreground of the photograph - this vehicle is shown in detail in other images. Shows buildings along the north side of Sturt St. and the building at the SE corner of Doveton St. ESCo tram has a destination board on the front dash of the tram.Yields information about Sturt St soon after the opening of the Ballarat Electric tramwayPrinted black and white postcard of an ESCo tram near the intersection of Doveton St. and Sturt St. travelling west along the south side of Sturt Street. Could be a reproduction postcard - very high gloss finish of photograph. Titled "Sturt Street, Ballarat" in the bottom left-hand corner printed on a white strip at the bottom of the postcard. On rear of photograph are printed letters "W.T.P." - possibly publisher, in the stamp area "Printed in Germany". Card has been marked for areas for the correspondence and address. In bottom right hand corner "$8-" in pencil.trams, tramways, ballarat, doveton st, sturt st, esco

Ballarat Junior Technical School opened in 1913. It was located at the Dana Street State School. As numbers grew a larger building was needed. Plans were drawn and a school built within the grounds of the School of Mines. Students started at this new school in 1921. It was officially opened on 9 September 1921 by Sir Alexander, resident of Creswick, local member for North Ballarat and the Minister for Education. He also opened the School Fair which coincided with the buildings ceremony. This was a fair on a grand scale and lasted two days and nights. Staff and students worked for weeks making articles for sale. A parent's committee led by Mr J Rogerson, a local police detective, had been organizing for months. As part of the ceremony for the opening of the school the Strachan Orchestra was engaged to play. .1 Taxi hire provided transport for the Strachan Orchestra for two visits at a total cost of Five Shillings. This hand written slip shows the date of payment and by whom .2 This item is the receipt N A Strachan sent to Mr Steane, Headmaster of the school, for the payment of Two Pounds, cost for engaging the Orchestra. Money raised funded the dodge-ball court, purchased a typewriter, a second-hand piano, an inter-room telephone system, an epidiascope and film projector.Hand written notes on lined paper. .1 Invoice; .2 Receipt.1 Signature of W. Button .2 Signature of N.A. Strachan.ballarat junior technical school, dana street, ballarat school of mines, minister for education, member for north ballarat, school fair, strachan orchestra, receipt, albert steane, ceremony, taxi, typewriter, piano, telephone system, payment notice, sir alexander peacock

Loch Ard was bound for Melbourne in 1878 loaded with passengers and cargo when it ran into a rocky reef at the base of Mutton Bird Island, near Port Campbell. Of the 54 crew members and passengers on board, only two survived: an apprentice, Tom Pearce and a young woman passenger, Eva Carmichael, who lost all of her family in the tragedy. The wreck of Loch Ard still lies at the base of Mutton Bird Island and much of the cargo has been salvaged. Some was washed up into what is now known as Loch Ard Gorge following the shipwreck. Cargo and artefacts have also been illegally salvaged over many years before protective legislation was introduced. The photograph is significant for its association with the wreck of the Loch Ard. This wreck has been protected as a Historic Shipwreck since 11 March 1982, under the Commonwealth Historic Shipwrecks Act (1976) Flagstaff Hill’s collection of artefacts from Loch Ard is significant for being one of the largest collections of artefacts from this shipwreck in Victoria. It is significant for its association with the shipwreck, which is on the Victorian Heritage Register. The collection is significant because of the relationship between the objects, as together they have a high potential to interpret the story of the Loch Ard. The Loch Ard collection is archaeologically significant as the remains of a large international passenger and cargo ship. The Loch Ard collection is historically significant for representing aspects of Victoria’s shipping history and its potential to interpret sub-theme 1.5 of Victoria’s Framework of Historical Themes (living with natural processes). The collection is also historically significant for its association with the Loch Ard, which was one of the worst and best known shipwrecks in Victoria’s history. The Loch Ard collection meets the following criteria for assessment: Criterion A: Importance to the course, or pattern, of Victoria’s cultural history. Criterion B: Possession of uncommon, rare or endangered aspects of Victoria’s cultural history. Criterion C: Potential to yield information that will contribute to an understanding of Victoria’s cultural history. Photograph of Miss Eva Carmichaels Cave at Loch Ard Gorge where the survivors found shelter. Reverse has four areas of torn surface, perhaps were photo had been mounted. Hand written text in pencil and in ink.Reverse of photograph Hand written in pencil “ … refuge … which he … offer words … Miss Carmichael. He then … on the …“ Hand written in ink “Loch Ard Gorge / Miss Carmichael’s cave” and “ Mr J Swinton / Warrnambool / March 1895” flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, loch line, loch ard, captain gibbs, eva carmichael, tom pearce, glenample station, mutton bird island, loch ard gorge, loch ard shipwreck, 1878 shipwreck, loch ard gorge, miss eva carmichael

The Australian Military Forces buttons were worn by Australian troops in World Wars One and Two. The Australian Commonwealth buttons date from the Edwardian era (1901-1910)These buttons are examples of the buttons used by the Australian Army. The attachment to a card is also an interesting example of the way members of the Warrnambool and District Historical Society mounted and displayed collection items in the 1960's and 1970's.Seven brass circular military buttons pressed into a rectangular piece of cardboard with pasted on lined paper on the back of the cardboard. Three of the buttons feature a raised map of Australia, a crown and text. Five buttons feature a raised intertwined E R,V11, a crown and text Protruding through the paper at the back is a section of a ring. The cardboard side has hand drawn blue lines, an oval stamp with text and hand written text. Three buttons have AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES. Five buttons have AUSTRALIAN COMMONWEALTH FORCES Military medallion buttons ( hand written) Stamp is oval shaped with faded text of which only HISTORICAL DISTRICT and SOCIETY can be deciphered Three blue hand drawn lines to position the buttons. army, australian military forces, buttons, world war two, world war one

A two page account of the end of World War 2 and mentions of Legatees who had roles in the current of the Japanese. In "Bouganville the surrender was made to Legatee SG Savige." Also "Legatee J.D.Rogers (Brigadier) represented Australia at the Japanese surrender at Singapore to Lord Louis Mountbatten and led the group of six officers who met and escorted the Japanese delegates. . " Was in a folder of documents about the history of Legacy. Appears to have been mostly compiled by Legatee Cyril Smith as he has many hand written notes on miscellaneous pieces of paper (some are envelopes addressed to him). The notes were typed up into a summary of the History of Legacy. Also documents relating to the first time Legacy approached the public for donations in September 1956, including newspaper articles that were reprinted, a schedule of information that was approved to be released to the press, and a list of potential donors that was circulated to Legatees in the hope they could contact the ones they knew personally or professionally. The documents from this folder have been added in seperate records (see 01262 to 01281). The folder was part of an attempt to capture history of Legacy, generally from the 1950s.The documents provide an insight into the working of Legacy, especially in the 1950s. Legatee Cyril Smith and others were detailing their experiences and knowledge for the future.Two typed quarto pages discussing the end of the war in 1945 and mentioning Legatees.Hand written A and B on top right hand corner and some edits in blue ink.history, world war two, stan savige

This saw could have been used in industry or in a home situation. It was made by the H. Disston & Sons of U.S.A. This company was established in 1850 by Henry Disston and by the 20th century it was the largest maker of hand saws in the world. The hand saws used today differ little from this early model. This saw is retained as a good example of a hand tool that is over 100 years old. This hand saw has a triangular-shaped metal blade with a serrated edge on the straight side of the blade The handle is wooden with five metal screws. There is a metal plaque containing the name and emblem of the manufacturer. The saw is a little rusty and stained.‘H. Disston & Sons Philada’ ‘T.E.G.’ household tools, history of warrnambool, wood saw

These whale harpoons belonged to Arthur Ashby. The longer one was his personal hand-forged harpoon. Arthur Ashby was a harpoonist written about in the book, "Killers of Eden". They were handed down to his son, Norman Ashby who gave them to the donor's father for safe-keeping as he did not have a permanent residence. Two harpoons. .1 is a hand held iron harpoon. It is very long with an open neck at one end and a large blade at the other. .2 is smaller and was used in harpoon guns. It is made of brass with a pointed end.whaling harpoons ashby-arthur maritime-technology