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University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Book, James Hitchmough, Gardener's Choice, 1987
Dr James Hitchmough was a Lecturer in Amenity Horticulture at Burnley Campus, Victorian College of Agriculture and Horticulture. (1) "What to plant where and why," by James Hitchmough, Kangaroo Press 1987. Written when he was a Lecturer in Amenity Horticulture at Burnley Campus, Victorian College of Agriculture and Horticulture. (2) Newspaper cutting, date N/A. "Gardener's remedy: Dr james Hitchmough designed a lavender garden that is extremely drought-resistant." Picture by Christopher Beck. james hitchmough, lecturer, amenity horticulture, burnley campus, victorian college of agriculture and horticulture, vcah, christopher beck. -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Literary Institute at Pleasant Creek
Literary Institute at Pleasant Creek, Stawell West. The 1862 building has had many renovations over time. These 3 black & white photos show small changes over time. 3 B/W Photographs of two story brick building at Pleasant Creek, Stawell Literary Institute. Photos (found in Album 13, p.81) show three different views of the building and taken at different times judging by the vegetation around the building. One of the photos has a different fence what looks to be freshly painted. stawell -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Container - Tin, 1950s
Household budgeting from the 1950s. Used by the donor's mother in the 1950s.A "Willow" Budget tin with orange lid containing slots for money - Bread, Insurance, Gas, Electricity, Milk, Phone, Housekeeping, House payments and Rates. Inside is a cream plastic insert with eight compartments. Sides of tin are white with pictures and writing describing what slots are to be used for and it has a small silver coloured suitcase style lock.Willow Budget Tin Willow on bottom of tin. Slots are Bread, Insurance, Gas, Electricity, Milk, Phone, Housekeeping, House payments and Rates.budgeting, willow, housekeeping, 1950s -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Cowra on the Lachlan
Tells the story of Cowra from early settlers to when book written. Includes the 1944 prison break out and the resulting Cowra War Cemetery, Japanese Garden and Cultural Centre. Hard cover book, green with gold writing on spine (title and authors name). Dust cover, yellow, with picture of The Cowra Bicentennial tapestry on front cover. Back cover has picture of Cowra. Inside front of dust cover has what the book about and inside back of dust cover tells about the author, Joan Marriott.Presented to Tatura H S by Cowra H S 7/5/1994cowra, japanese prison break out, japanese internees, ww2 internees, australian internment camps -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Poster, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), SEC Poster, about the acceptance of imperial currency, Feb. 1966
A poster issued to advise people of the acceptance of imperial currency at offices or on trams.Poster - SEC Poster, about the acceptance of imperial currency following the introduction of Decimal currency from 14/2/1966. Advises what multiples imperial coins would be accepted in at SEC offices and trams. Signed A C Sandow Branch Manager and has the SEC Ballarat branch stamp. See Reg Item 8344 for another poster. various pencil notations on the first page and the last page such as telephone numbers.trams, tramways, decimal currency, conversion, sec, posters -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING: THE DIGGERS, 1903
Diggers & Mining: The Diggers. Calling citizens to join army. Caption: The Sacred Name of Liberty. Anti conscriptionist: '' What, not enough men! Well, get back into the trenches yourselves! We can't interfere with the liberty of these people.'' - From Sydney Bulletin. Sketch by: Norman ? Markings: VISAR COPYRIGHT SET - THE DIGGERS, 9. Used as a teaching aid.Visaireducation, tertiary, war -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - R.S.L. BENDIGO COLLECTION: R.S.L.VICTORY BALL 1948 & 1949, 16th and17th August
Two notices for the Bendigo Sub-Branch R.S.L. Victory Ball for August 17th, 1948 (printed in black) and August 16th, 1949 (printed in blue). Mentioned are what the proceeds will be used for, admission prices and where tickets may be obtained. G. V. Lansell, President, R.S.L. and J. W. Swatton, Hon. Secretary Ball Committee.event, social, victory ball, r.s.l. bendigo collection - r.s.l. victory ball 1948 & 1949, sub-branch club building fund, patriotic funds act, g v lansell, j w swatton -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Booklet, State Emergency Council for Civil Defence, Air Raid Precautions: Advice to Householders, 1941
Air raid precautions distributed to householders in Victoria. The booklet is part of a suite of materials used to support Air Raid Precautions (ARP) during the Second World War. Air raid wardens managed groups of people in using air raid facilities that were constructed throughout the district. The ARP scheme was based on that developed in the United Kingdom.Primary resources showing the materials and advice developed to protect civilians on the home front. Examples of such support in the Kew Historical Society's collection includes advice for authorised community representatives, insignia and equipment.This booklet was published by the State Emergency Council for Civil Defence Victoria in April 1941. The 37-page work provides advice about what to do in an air raid, lighting restrictions, the use of road vehicles and safety for pedestrians, and shelters. The final pages of the book include a number of illustrations providing guidelines for air raid shelter construction. second world war - air raid precautions, state emergency council for civil defence victoria - 1939-45, arp, air raid precautions, second world war — air raid precautions, state emergency council for civil defence victoria — 1939-1945, world war 2 — 1939-1945, home front — kew (vic.) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Three generations, 1900-1920
This photograph was printed from a glass negative held in the Society's picture collection. The original glass negative is part of a set donated to the Society by Ian McKenzie, a professional photographer in Kew. Three generations, ca. 1910-ca. 1920. A portrait of four women, four young girls and an infant are posed for what may be a family portrait on the verandah of a house. The matriarch of the family sits at the centre of the group. The photo was printed from a glass negative in the collection. The original glass negative is part of a set donated to the Society by Ian McKenzie.family portraits, glass negatives -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Gwen and Beryl Mair with Mr Jarman, Derrinallum, c1927
David Miller (Dave) Mair (1879-1938) married Lily Vipond Deakin (1890-1945) in 1910. They had 5 children: Geoffrey David (1913-1970), Beryl (1916-1976), Gwynneth (1917-1997), Isabel Lillian (1921-1997) and Shirley Inez (1928-1968). Personal communication from Laurie Newton, Beryl's daughter: Dave and Lily initially lived in East Melbourne after they married. Dave walked across the gardens to work at the MCG. He never drove or owned a car. Geoffrey, Beryl and Gwynneth were born in East Melbourne. They subsequently moved to Louise Avenue, Mont Albert and Isabel may have been born while they were there. Later they purchased 20 Barton Street, Mont Albert. Shirley was born after they moved to Barton Street. Electoral roll details: 1919 1922 24 Louise Avenue, Mont Albert 1924 20 Barton Street, Mont Albert Dave Mair was a very keen sportsman. This is part of a large donation of material from the Deakin, Mair and Young families. The Deakin, Mair and Young families had many connections with Mont Albert and Surrey Hills.A sepia photo of 2 girls on the back of a pig, which is being lightly held by a man, squatting beside the animal. A cattle dog sits nearby. In the background are some straggly trees along what may be a boundary or paddock fence, apart from which the surroundings look very bare. Off to the LHS in the background is farm shedding.In black ink: "Off for a joy ride / B. Mair / 20 Barton St / SUrrey Hills / E10." - thought to be in Lily Mair's handwriting. In blue biro: " Gwen Beryl (IN FRONT in lead pencil) / Mr Jarman / Derrinallum" Thought to be Beryl Mair's handwriting. "KODAK PRINT" in black. beryl mair, gwen mair, mr jarman, farms, children, derrinallum -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Booklet - This Summer, What Will You Fall For at Falls?
A part of a yearly marketing and information material promoting Falls Creek region for the summer holidays. The brochure outlines active and more relaxing options available at Falls Creek in the summer of 1989 - 90. Accommodation featured on the back cover includes:-Nelse Lodge, Falls Creek Motel, Viking, Lakeside LOdge, Winterhaven Lodge, Astra Lodge and Cooroona Ski Lodge.This item is important because it documents seasonal activities at Falls Creek Alpine ResortWhite A4 brochure for Summer at Falls Creek. White cover with grey title in capital letters - THIS SUMMER, WHAT WILL YOU FALL FOR AT FALLS? - with ba blue butterfly and framed image of pink flowers centred underneath. Opens to A3 size with internal double page and back page spread of images and information of Summer at Falls Creek. falls creek marketing, falls creek summer, accommodation falls creek -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Photocopy, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Bikes and public transport", c1930 original
Photocopy on A4 paper of an advertisement for the sale of single truck or four wheel MMTB tramcars for 12 pounds and 10 shilling each. Gives dimensions, gives conditions of sale (hard to read) and what they could be used for. Requires applications to be sent to the Secretary at 673 Bourke St Melbourne. Has an elevation drawing of a single trucker tram.trams, tramways, tram bodies, sale of trams, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, South Melbourne Tram Workers Committee, "What's Happening", c1991
Pamphlet - single side A5 size printed on white paper, titled "What's Happening", complaining about the lack of trams due to lack of staff and maintenance on W class trams - at South Melbourne Depot. Gives contact details for the Premier (Joan Kirner), Transport Minister (Peter Spyker) and PTC Chairman - Ian Stoney. c1991trams, tramways, south melbourne depot, unions, w class, services -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Form/s, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Car Inspection Record", c1960?
Form - printed on card (approx. 200gsm), either brown or manila paper, titled "Car Inspection Record", form 3/588, for tramcar maintenance personnel (pitman, mechanics, electricians) to record what work they undertook on a tramcar and that it was left in a fit condition. Records date, depot, signed, number and shift. Multiple copies held of both varieties.trams, tramways, tramcars, depot, personnel, pitmen, maintenance -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: TOO COOL
BHS CollectionBendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from Saturday, February 14, 2004. Too cool: as the temperatures soar in Bendigo this weekend here's a reminder of what must be the coolest job in Bendigo. Peter Frew retreats to the coolroom at his workplace, Crystal ice and Cool Stores in Garsed Street, on January 14, 1997. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Disability Sport & Recreation Victoria
Cloth patch, S.M.S.S.C. patch
Round clothing patch.Three ringed design, tow outer layers red, inner-most later green. Inner-most ring includes gold coloured logo with three wheels and what appears to be a hand holding them up. Middle ring includes the words "S.M.S.S.C." -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Minister of Transport, "New Public Transport Partnerships", Feb. 2004
1257 - Pamphlet - DL three fold sheet printed on gloss paper titled "New Public Transport Partnerships" about the new contractual agreements with Yarra Trams and Connex for the operation of Melbourne's public transport services following the failure of National Express. Provides information on the Government's role and the that of the private operators. Includes a message from the Minister for Transport - Peter Batchelor. Printed Feb. 2004. Has the logos of Connex, Yarra Trams and the Victorian Government. 1257.1 - Two fold A4 sheet, printed on gloss paper, provides information on the new Transport Partnerships Agreement, delivery of more modern trains and trams, more services, customer service and safety, infrastructure, what still needs to be done and what will be done over the next 12 months.trams, tramways, connex, yarra trams, national express, minister for transport -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Cows on Hill Dam at Apollo Parkways, 1935c
Dam on the Partington property at what is now Apollo Parkways Greensborough.The Partington family came to Melbourne in the 1840s and moved to Greensborough where they farmed along the Plenty River. Descendants still live in Greensborough.Digital copy of black and white photograph.partington family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Marguerite Marshall, Pioneers planted the seeds of history, by Marguerite Marshall, 29/09/1981
Article about the origins of what is thought to be the Batman Apple TreeBlack & white photocopy of newspaper articleFrom Diamond Valley News 29 September 1981 p. 4batman apple tree -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Camp 3 compound
Shows what some of the huts looked like in Camp 3.Black and white photograph depicting, on the left, the corrugated side of a hut with part of another hut behind it with bits of other huts behind that. On the right hand side more huts can be seen. Part of a garden can be seen next to the corrugated side.camp 3, camp huts, internee living accommodation -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Allan Street Walk, 1992
Book describing businesses and houses in Kyabram and what is known of their historyCream cover, black writing.allan street walk, kyabram, anderson d, kyabram historical society -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Leaflet, Foy & Gibson Pty. Ltd
Leaflet of Foy & Gibson Pty Ltd. and what they were selling.Pink sheet which folds into four. On one side a picture of "The New Sunbeam" wood burning stove, the other side lists and prices of various grocery items.foy & gibson pty ltd, sunbeam stove, tatura, documents, pamphlets -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 2011
Built on site of what was the Club Hotel, destroyed by fire in 2001.Colour photograph of near completion of No. 1 Esplanade, a six storey apartment complex Lakes Entrance Victoriahouses, heritage study -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1910
On back of original 'What price our Yankees climbing trees?'Black and white photograph copied from a postcard showing three men on top of the LookOut Tree at Jemmys Point, tree supported by two logs, 35 foot ladder against tree for access on top, man and woman in buggy and boy on horse watching photographer. Lakes Entrance, Victoriahistoric sites, navigation -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, Victorian TAFE Papers, No. 4, April 1986, 1986
The book includes articles of interest to Victoria's TAFE teachers. John McMahon's 'The Strong Providers of early Technical and Further Education' includes Mechanics' Institutes, changes in technical education, government interference post the 1890s Economic Depression, Fink Royal Commission, 1910 Victorian Secondary Education Act, Frank tate, Apprentice Trade Training Board pre 1918, Industrial Retraining of Soldiers (Repatriation).Green and black soft covered booklet with articles relating to TAFE. The editorial group for this issue was Dick Mack (Footscray), Roger Mcfarlane (Ballarat School of Mines), Peter Skilbeck (Hawthorn), Ken Eckersall (Hawthorn) and Jo gregory (Office of the TAFE Board) Contents: * A Future for TAFE by Des Thornton * The Changing Context of TAFE by Ken Eckersall * The Strong Providers of Early technical And Further Education by John McMahon * What TAFE Colleges are doing about Blackburn * Youth Programs, TAFE and the Meaning of Life! by Russell Cook * A New Model of Support Teaching in TAFE by Leonie Morgan * Integration of People with disabilities into TAFE by Leonie Morgan * Commonwealth Initiatives to Promote Women in Non-Traditional Training and Employment by Laurel Black * Multicultural education in two Colleges: Some Practical Achievements by Fiona Worthy * Teaching Writing in ESL Through the Word Processor: A Case Study by John Humann and Dennis Farrugia. * What Further Studies Mean to Me by Mike Healy * Industrial release Programs for Carpentry and joinery TAFE Teachers by Geoff Rodgers * So That's What You Can Do!: A CDO Role Analysis by Kevin Vallance * Monitoring Technological Change by Barry Brinkworth * Apprentice Training: An Update on Research by Bob Hayes. ballarat school of mines, tafe, technical and further education, technical education, peter skilbeck, roger mcfarlane, mcfarlane -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 1948
Quinn CollectionA single sheet of unlined paper folded in half (book-form) to give four pages (0372a) and written on three and a half pages. Letter written on board S.S.Morgenster, Capetown and dated 21/03/48. Blue-lined envelope (0372b). 0372a bears printed 'South-African Marine Corporation' letter-head and company flag. 0372b bears two blue South African stamps on right upper corner and a blue 'Par Avion' label on the left. There is, what appears to be, a shopping list penciled on the backletters-from-abroad, quinn, s.s.morgenster, 1948 -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Machine - De Havilland DH104 Dove (Cockpit) VH-ALD (G-BAHB, CS-TAC )
Historical Details: . Description: The de Havilland Dove was one of the aircraft types resulting from the recommendations of the wartime Brabazon Committee which studied the post war requirements of British commercial aviation. One recommendation was for the design of what what is now call. Level of Importance: Regional -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, W 27, Mitchell Avenue (Reserve next to Montmorency South Primary), 1966c
Grand Boulevard on right. Looking at what is now Panorama Heights preschoolBlack and white photographic printOriginally located in a Filmpro King Size Prints processing envelope $3.01 Shire of Eltham 9/9/66 and noted as Calrossie Ave area and crossed out Eltham-Yarra Glen Road, Bridge Street to Elsa Court existing conditions mid 1967grand boulevard, mitchell avenue, montmorency, panorama heights pre-school -
City of Ballarat Libraries
Photograph - Card Box Photographs, Decorated shopfront for the Ballarat Centenary Celebrations 1938
The shop was on the corner of Bridge Street and Main Road. It is unknown what the shop was.ballarat centenary celebrations, building, shop, commerical, vehicles -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Black and White, J.W. King's Licenced Grocery, Wills Square, Daylesford, c1937
This Grocery was in the corner building of what was later known as the Central Springs Motel.Alma Roberts and Gus Gervasoni serve two customers in a grocery store in Daylesford, Victoria. The Customers are Mrs Sudweeks and Mrs Binns.alma roberts, gus gervasoni, grocer, grocery, daylesford, king's grocery, binns, sudweeks, j.w. kings licenced grocery