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Clunes Museum
Clothing - GLOVES
PAIR OF OFF WHITE LADIES GLOVES. MANMADE FIBRE (NYLON)costume accessories female, costumes, accessories ladies, gloves -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Form, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), Report for Breach of Rule or Special Order, 1930s
Form used to advise crews that they had been reported for a breach of Rule No. or Special Order No. etc. Has space for the date (1930s), Signature, date, time, and trip. Seeks the person's explanation which had to be in writing. Used post the SEC takeover of the Ballarat system. Headed the Electricity Supply Department of the SECV. See item 9123 for the subsequent form used.Demonstrates a form used to advise crews of a breach of the rules etc and seeking an explananation.Preprinted form - No TYE1-38, on plain off white paper.tramways, forms, sec, secv, rules, behaviour -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Form, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), Report outcome - breach of regulations, 1930s
Form used to advise crews of the outcome of any breach or regulations by the Tramway Superintendent whether the explanation was satisfactory or not and whether it had been recorded on the Conduct Record Card. Used during the 1930s. See item 9122 for the report form and 5017 for a 1948 version.Demonstrates a form used to advise crews of a breach of the rules etc and seeking an explananation.Preprinted form - No TYE1-37, on plain off white paper.tramways, forms, sec, secv, rules, behaviour -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Extension of the service to the Williamstown Road Route", 1926
Pamphlet details the introduction of the X1 class safety trams to the Williamstown Road route from 9/6/2024. Gives information on the tram, fares, fare boxes, pay as you enter (PAYE), or pay as you leave, and provides hints for passenger behaviour. See also item 7470 for a pamphlet on the tram itself. See 7518 for the pamphlet on the introduction to the Russell St route. Notes the discontinuation of the through service to Russell St,.Yields information about the attributes of the X1 class tram at the time of their introduction in 1926 to Williamstown RoadPamphlet - one sheet folded printed on off white paper.tramways, trams, mmtb, x1 class, fare box, footscray, russell st, williamstown road -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Time table of all night tram and bus services", July 1941
Document titled "Time table of all night tram and bus services" dated July 1941 lists the routes and times trams or buses left the suburban terminus and passed either Franklin and Swanston St or Princes Bridge. Gives fares, through routing. Signed S M Richardson Manager.Demonstrates a 1941 all night services timetable brought about by restrictions in the sale of petrol due to the Second World War and the need to transport workers to factories.Paper sheet off white paper, printed in black ink.tickets, all night services, world war 2, timetables, fares -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, The Melbourne Motor Omnibus Co Ltd, "The Melbourne Motor Omnibus Co. Ltd", 30/6/1914
Annual report to share holders of "The Melbourne Motor Omnibus Co. Ltd" - dated 30 June 1914, detailing the company's activities, finances, planning, routes, buses, passengers carried, maintenance, and staff. Signed by F Massy Burnside, with J W C Downs Chairman of Directors. Gives details of the Mr Burnside the Manager. Shows the company at the time was not profitable.Yields information about a bus competitor to the cable trams, its operations, routes, and the impact of the First World War.Paper sheet off white paper, printed in black ink.buses, competition, annual reports -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - B&W print of donated negative
Black and White photograph of the retirement of SEC Ballarat inspector, S. Lawrence. Taken in the depot crew room area, with SEC Safety signs in the background. From left to right, ?, S. Lawrence, ?, Les Denmead and ?. Not known when photograph taken.On rear in black ink "Send off Insp. S. Lawrence" and in pencil "893".tramways, trams, personnel, retirements, ballarat -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Domestic object - Platter
Presented to 5 RVR OFF MessFrom LT L.Tranter Nov 1966.Inscribed, Silver and Silver Plate Platter, Flower poppy design around edge Engraved inner platter around inscriptionPresented to 5 RVR OFF Mess From LT L.Tranter Nov 1966regimental property, tableware, 5/6 rvr -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photograph Fire Prevention Victorian Alps, Burning, Circa 1950
This photograph, in late 1950s, shows an Alpine Fire Prevention technique of "burning off" low levels of scrub to reduce the level of available fuel against any possible summer bush fires. The Alpine regions accumulate high levels of potential fuel (undergrowth and small shrubs) which if not reduced has the potential of breaking into a dangerous bush fire. The men in this photograph are not wearing any protective clothing. Their visibility to other firefighters is severely reduced by smoke. This photo is a snap shot in time when Occupational Health and Safety Legislation was in its infancy stage.This photograph details the fire prevention activities in the Victorian Alps under the management of the SEC Victoria. The level of undergrowth within the Australian bush needs to be kept under control to avoid the possibility of lightning strikes (during summer storms) igniting dry forests resulting in a major bush fire. Controlled fires within alpine regions are required not only to reduce the level of dry undergrowth but also to provide those various plant species requiring fire for regenerate. This method was used by the original inhabitants (Aborigines) as limited scrub fires were used to flush game and bird population for food, with a side benefit to those plants requiring the fire for regeneration.This black and white photograph shows an Alpine Fire Prevention technique of "burning off" low levels of scrub. The photograph is on 200gsm paper but it is not photographic paper. It can be assumed that the photo is not the original but a copy. See also KVHS 0413 and KVHS 0415 for other similar photos.kiewa valley tourism, victorian alps, alternate energy supplies, alpine population growth -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Horse Brass
When the ship Schomberg was launched in 1855, she was considered the most perfect clipper ship ever to be built. James Blaine’s Black Ball Line had commissioned her to be built for their fleet of passenger liners. At a cost of £43,103, the Aberdeen builders designed her to sail faster than the quick clippers designed by North American Donald McKay. She was a three masted wooden clipper ship, built with diagonal planking of British oat with layers of Scottish larch. This luxury vessel was designed to transport emigrants to Melbourne in superior comfort. She had ventilation ducts to provide air to the lower decks and a dining saloon, smoking room, library and bathrooms for the first class passengers. At the launch of Schomberg’s maiden voyage, her master Captain ‘Bully’ Forbes, drunkenly predicted that he would make the journey between Liverpool and Melbourne in 60 days. Schomberg departed Liverpool on 6 October 1855 with 430 passengers and 3000 tons cargo including iron rails and equipment intended the build the Geelong Railway and a bridge over the Yarra from Melbourne to Hawthorn. The winds were poor as Schomberg sailed across the equator, slowing her journey considerably. She was 78 days out of Liverpool when she ran aground on a sand-spit near Peterborough, Victoria, on 27 December; the sand spit and the currents were not marked on Forbes’s map. Overnight, the crew launched a lifeboat to find a safe place to land the ship’s passengers. The scouting party returned to Schomberg and advised Forbes that it was best to wait until morning because the rough seas could easily overturn the small lifeboats. The ship’s Chief Officer spotted SS Queen at dawn and signalled the steamer. The master of the SS Queen approached the stranded vessel and all of Schomberg’s passengers were able to disembark safely. The Black Ball Line’s Melbourne agent sent a steamer to retrieve the passengers’ baggage from the Schomberg. Other steamers helped unload her cargo until the weather changed and prevented the salvage teams from accessing the ship. Local merchants Manifold & Bostock bought the wreck and cargo, but did not attempt to salvage the cargo still on board the ship. They eventually sold it on to a Melbourne businessman and two seafarers. After two of the men drowned when they tried to reach Schomberg, salvage efforts were abandoned. In 1975, divers from Flagstaff Hill, including Peter Ronald, found an ornate communion set at the wreck. The set comprised a jug, two chalices, a plate and a lid. The lid did not fit any of the other objects and in 1978 a piece of the lid broke off, revealing a glint of gold. As museum staff carefully examined the lid and removed marine growth, they found a diamond ring, which is currently on display in the Great Circle Gallery. Flagstaff Hill also holds ship fittings and equipment, personal effects, a lithograph, tickets and photograph from the Schomberg. Most of the artefacts were salvaged from the wreck by Peter Ronald, former director of Flagstaff Hill. The Schomberg, which is on the Victorian Heritage Register (VHR S612), has great historical significance as a rare example of a large, fast clipper ship on the England to Australia run, carrying emigrants at the time of the Victorian gold rush. She represents the technical advances made to break sailing records between Europe and Australia. Flagstaff Hill’s collection of artefacts from the Schomberg is significant for its association with the shipwreck, The collection is primarily significant because of the relationship between the objects, as together they have a high potential to interpret the story of the Schomberg. It is archaeologically significant as the remains of an international passenger Ship. It is historically significant for representing aspects of Victoria’s shipping history and for its association with the shipwreck and the ship, which was designed to be fastest and most luxurious of its day Horse Brass, has verdigris, bottom section of a heart, the rest broken off. Recovered from the wreck of the Schomberg.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, horse brass, schomberg, shipwrecked-artefact, clipper ship, black ball line, 1855 shipwreck, aberdeen clipper ship, captain forbes, peterborough shipwreck, ss queen -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, 2001
Jack Sharpley lived in Erica Av. Tatura. His father was a P.M.G. Linesman c.1939. Jack attended Tatura Convent & Shepparton High School. Joined staff of State Savings Bank, and attended Melbourne University. Entered Air Force in Air Training Corps 1941. Trained in Canada as a Flight Observer. Posted to a Sunderland Flying Boat Squadron in England. Killed 04.02.1943 in a flying accident off the coast of Wales. A brillian pupil and an outstanding athlete.Photograph of Jack Sharpley who lived in Erica Av. Tatura. His father was on the P.M.G. line staff at Tatura c.1939-41. Jack entered the RAAF through the Air Training Corps. Trained in Canada, flew in Sunderland Flying Boats. Died in crash on duty off the coast of Wales.sharpley, jack, raaf, photograph, people -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Pipe, William White, Late 19th century
This pipe has been made by William White of Glasgow, Scotland, a firm that was producing this type of pipe throughout the 19th century. Pipe smoking for men was prevalent in the 19th century and early to mid 20th century but is no longer a popular pastime. This pipe has no known provenance but it is an interesting object from the past and is retained for display purposes.This is a white clay pipe. Part of the stem has been broken off. 657 W. White Glasgowmen’s accessories, history of warrnambool -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Glass Plate, Landscape by Henry Sutton
Henry Sutton was born in Ballarat into the musical Sutton Family. He is known as an important Australian inventor. Image of a landscape with river and large tree taken off a glass plate.henry sutton, glass plates, photography -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Containers, tin 'Figsen' 'Nyal', mid 20thC
A laxative medication made by Nyal Compnay Ltd Sydney c1950A tin container with a lift off lid for Nyal 'Figsen' laxative tabletsTop: Nyal / Trade Mark Registered / FIGSEN / THE GENTLE LAXATIVE / CONSTIPATION / NYAL COMPANY SYDNEY. Base: 24 TABLETS / FOR CONSTIPATION ......./ Contains ........./ DIRECTIONS / ADULTS ..... CHILDREN ..... / MADE IN AUSTRALIA / NYAL COMPANY SYDNEY.pharmaceutical manufacturers, pharmacy, medicines, nyal pty ltd, figsen laxatives, early settlers, market gardeners, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph, Unknown cargo loaded/unloaded onto ship, n.d
Port of Portland Authority archives.Front: (no inscriptions) Back: (no inscriptions)port of portland -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Salvation Army Band playing in The Centreway, Ringwood, in 1975, 1975
Salvation Army playing in The Centreway (off Mullum Mullum Road) in 1975Written on back of photograph, "Salvation Army playing in Centreway, 1975. They all came in their cars. Once they marched everywhere". -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Dressmaking Equipment, steel pins
An empty, circular tin with a lift off lid for steel dressmaking pin D.F.TAYLER & Co. Ltd. / DRESSMAKER’S STEEL PINS / TRADE MARK / MADE IN ENGLAND -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
APC Track Link
Track link off the British Universal Carrier "The BREN Gun Carrier"equipment, ww2, army -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - CASTLEMAINE GAS COMPANY COLLECTION: PHOTO MAIN GAS VALVE
Date and Location Unknown - Main Gas Valves in a Fenced off Paddockorganisation, industry, gas and fuel -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Laundry Starch
Two off-white and dark blue coloured rectangular cardboard boxesNet 14 oz ACME Starch Laundry Starch Powdered -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Manual, Trelleborg: Accessories Kit: Ord. No. G5700524. Art No. 484434236
Photocopy of information about a Tent system and some photos off the Internet?trelleborg tent system, accessories kit -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, My Life, 2006
To record the history of James Crawford family, past and presentOff White coloured cover, black writing. Photo of author in colour.my life, crawford j, harper, woodlands, tatura, books, history, local -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book - Family History, My Life, 2006
To record the history of James Crawford family, past and present. Life at "Woodlands" contains many family photos and Toolamba historyWhite - Off white cover. Black writing, photo of author in colourmy life, crawford j, woodlands, tatura, crawford, harper, books, history, local -
Williamstown High School
WHS Logo 1975
Black, red and yellow WHS logo sticker with peel off backing.williamstown high school, 1975, logo, sticker -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Costume and Accessories
Mens Long Underwear. Off white coloured. Mrs Joyce Dowsett. stawell clothing material -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Weapon - Memorabilia, 20mm Mk2 Cartridge
Anti aircraft ammunition used in WW2WW2 20mm Mark 2 cartridge with projectile end cut off20 MM MK 2 1943world war 2, ww2, world war 11, world war two, ammunition, anti aircraft, ww11 -
Tennis Australia
Book, 1915
Book: On the Court and Off, by Anthony Wilding Materials: Paper, Ink, Cardboardtennis -
Melbourne Legacy
Audio - Recording, tape, Legacy Week 1968. Formal Opening by his Excellency The Lieutenant-Governor of Victoria, 1968
A tape recording of Sir Edmund Herring, The Governor of Victoria, for the opening of Legacy Week in 1968. It may have been played on radio to promote Legacy. Taped voice recording messages were a common means of communication at this point in time. More compact, lighter and less cumbersone than vinyl records.A record of a launch of Legacy Week by a prominent Australian.A recording on a tape for Legacy Week 1968 in an off white cardboard box.Label, “Legacy Week” 1968, Formal Opening by His Excellency The Governor of Victoria, The Lieutenant-Governor of Victoria, Lieutenant The Honourable Sir Edmund Herring KCMG; KBW; DSO; MC; ED;KStJ; QC. At “Legacy House” Melbourne. 2/9/68 Not to be played before 2PM on Monday 2. 9. 68 Thereafter as required.legacy week, governor of victoria, sir edmund herring, legacy promotion -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - CASTLEMAINE GAS COMPANY COLLECTION: PHOTO PIT BEING LIFT, 12/04/1991
Pit Being Lift Off Transport for Placement - 12/04/1991Polaroidorganisation, industry, gas and fuel -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Ceramic - Saucer
Mark verified from Staffordshire Potteries websiteOwned by Bay steamers Ltd who operated in Port PhillipSaucer, vitreous china, white glaze; 1/4 broken offBay Steamers Ltd Melbourne - black crest John Maddock and Sons Ltd Englandchina, bayside steamers