In 1880, the Melbourne Benevolent Asylum launched an appeal to raise funds to relocate away from the inner city. The location in North Melbourne was considered a great risk for the residents, particularly the 'old and feeble', in the event of an epidemic. In 1887, the secretary to the Premier of Victoria wrote to the Asylum, suggesting Frankston as a possible alternative to North Melbourne. The Asylum committee considered Frankston to be too far away. The Royal Commission into Charitable Organisations (1890) strongly recommended Cheltenham as the preferred location but the government failed to act on that recommendation. Former Asylum committee member, Mr James Hingston, bequeathed £25,000 to the Asylum on his death in 1902. After many more years of toing and froing, the foundation stone for the new asylum at Cheltenham was laid in 1909. It was almost two years later that the transfer of residents from North Melbourne to Cheltenham began. The move happened in stages over three days, with the first group of residents to move to Cheltenham being 125 women from the invalid wards. The Asylum continued to operate throughout the 20th Century and, in 1970, was renamed the Kingston Centre. The focus of services also changed. This photograph captures the laying of the foundation stone in 1909.Black and white image depicting a large group of citizens gathered to watch the laying of the foundation stone for the Benevolent Asylum in Cheltenham. There is a raised platform with a group of men dressed in suits standing on it. These appear to be the dignitaries for the day. There are flags flying in the background, others standing on poles at the corners of the raised platform. Handwritten in red ink on reverse: 50%cheltenham, charity, north melbourne, welfare

In 2009 Daylesford was threatened by bushfire. The scene depicted is in the bush around East Street. The fire uncovered evidence of goldfields workings. Many of the towns residents evacuated as the bushfire threat increased, while others watched the fire from the top of Wombat Hill. Colour photograph in digital format showing a bushscene at Daylesford after fire. daylesford, bushfire, fire, mining

0.1 Black and white photograph of Frederick Angus Prior in football outfit, wearing medals, beside trophy. 0.2 Prize cup with boat engraving. 0.3 Watch chain. Inscriptions: 0.1 on back - 'Frederick Prior commenced playing at age 16. Photo taken 1888, aged 20. F Prior had bootmakers shop opposite turnstyle at QEO'. On front - 'Bartlett Bros 1888, Sandhurst'. 0.2 on back - watch chain presented to Frederick Prior by football club. 0.3 on back - Prize cup won by Frederick Prior from Bendigo Rowing Club. Used to row at Bendigo, Ballarat, Albert Park', 'F Prior'.0.1 Bartlett Bros, Sandhurstperson, group, portrait

This clock is believed to have come from the Warrnambool Railway Station. The Railway commenced in 1890 and the station was opened in 1897. The clock was made by Wilson Brothers, a prominent manufacturing watch and clock- making business in Timor Street, Warrnambool in the second half of the 19th Century.This item is of considerable significance as an early Railway Clock in Warrnambool. Railway Clocks were important in the 19th century as prominent time pieces for the general community to use to establish the time of day.This is a clock with a circular face behind glass enclosed in a metal frame with wood surrounds The wooden frame is attached to a wooden rectangular box with a curved bottom. The box has a metal clip for attachment to a wall or a board. The metal face is white with black painted Roman numerals, which are damaged, and black printing. Minute markers are indicated. The hands are metal. All the metal is rusted.Wilson Bros Warrnamboolwarrnambool railway station, wilson brothers warrnambool

Peter Henry joined the Police Force in 1972, spending much of his service in the Heidelberg, Thomastown, and Mill Park areas. From the early 1980s, he was responsible for setting up and coordinating many Neighbourhood Watch areas. He retired in September 2008.1 p. typescript, with 7 newspaper clippings from various publicationsneighbourhood watch, peter henry, victoria police

Depicts of the Hon. Evan Walker cutting rope at official opening ceremony of National Wool Museum on 21/12/1988, watched by Tom Crocker, Collin Atkins and others. (Contact: Kevin Boyle, editor, Weekly Times, for permission for any further display).national wool museum, photographs

CEMA Art Collection part of "A Community View" 150 years in Portland Screen print Exhibition Part of Angela Gee Residency 1983 and 1984Laminated screenprint of a group of people on Portland's foreshore. People are dressed in late 1800's dress and are watching the rotunda. The work is a photographic screenprint and colour has been added to areas of the photo. In particular, green for the grass, red for the rotunda, blues for the ocean and sky, and various colours for some of the clothing.Front: 34/8 Rotunda (lower left) Lucia Natale 84' (lower right) (pencil) Back: 28

There is no information available with this item. The photograph was possibly taken at the old showground in Orbost and may be associated with a church function. It may have been taken at a sports ground or at a race meeting. The rotunda may be a judge's stand.A black / white photograph / postcard. There is a large group of children girls in white dresses which have sashes or garlands. They are partnered with boys in suits. They are in a paddock in formation. There is an audience of mostly men watching them. In the right front is a group of men, wearing turbans, who appear to be Sikhs. In the background is a rotunda. there is a very faded indecipherable stamp on right side.children

Black and white photograph of 2 men sitting on fallen tree. Man on left, dark 3 piece suit, with watch chain and Fedora hat. Man on right, shirt sleeves, narrow tie, waistcoat, trousers and boots, wearing Fedora hat is reading a book.Possibly are relatives of Basil Miller.person, individual, basil miller

Photograph, construction site, indoors, four male workers on site erecting some metal beams, one standing on top of a ladder, while one is holding the metal, one is just watching, and the other with a cigarette in mouth is at left. An extension ladder is leaning up on the wall. Window on top left.buildings, commercial

Colonel Rhodan, Garrison and army nurses at the lowering of the flag and the Last Post at Camp 1, Tatura during WW2.Black and white copy of a photo of Anzac Day ceremony. Flag pole in Centre with flowers around base. Soldier putting the flag up. Left side is the side of a hut and other huts going from left to right. Soldiers and AWAS staff standing at attention watching the flag rising. colonel rhodan, garrison personnel, army nurses, last post, camp 1 tatura

This mikiphone has an approximate manufacture date of circa 1926. It is stamped in the interior with the maker’s mark of Palliard Cie (St Croix), who partnered with the patent owners, Nicolas and Etienne Vadasz for the large scale production of the mikiphones. A Mikiphone – or Pocket Phonograph is one of the earliest versions of a portable music player. The Mikiphone was small enough to fit into a pocket for portability, and once unpacked had the ability to play 10” records. Power was supplied to the unit by a small hand crank, and sound was amplified by a small resonator. It is estimated that 100,000 to 180,000 of the units were made between 1924 and 1927. Luxury editions were also available with either a gold or silver casing. Le Corbusier is quoted as saying he could ‘see in the Mikiphone the essence of Esprit Nouveau’. The pocket gramophone is significant for historical and social reasons. It is primarily an enabler of leisure activities due to its portability and size. The design of the object is also significant as it showcases design advancements in the early part of the 20th century. The Swiss made "Mikiphone", the smallest talking machine ever placed on the market folded up to the size of a large pocket watch or small cheese case. Production stopped in 1927. A total of 180,000 were made. A few were made in a luxury version with gold or silver case for a "Pretentious clientele".Inside on dial: Mikiphone / Pocket Phonograph / Swiss made / System Vadasz. Outside: Pocket Phonograph / Mikiphone / System Vadosz / Patented in all countries.pocket phonograph, mikiphone, gramophone, pocket, music player, swiss made, switzerland

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

Black and white photograph of four students from Bairnsdale State School No 754, leading the Bullumwaal Bunyip, their entry in Bairnsdale Mardi Gras parade 1991. In background crowds are gathered on Main Street outside businesses Sussan, Williams the Shoeman and Coles-Fossey, watching the procession. Bairnsdale Victoriaschools

Yields information about the method of advising a rural association that tramcars were not yet available for sale.Copy of a letter sent by the Melbourne office (K L Murray, Engineer and Manager SEC) to the NZ Loan and Mercantile Agency Co of St Arnaud, who had enquired about purchasing tramcars from either Ballarat or Bendigo. Not at this time, but watch the press. Dated 14/2/1962trams, tramways, sale of trams, sec, closure

Photograph, Bert Graham Collection, 4 boys and 2 girls posing in front of the swimming pool, with one other on diving board watching. On the reverse are; Back, Rhett Marchioni, Anthony Buschev, John Pocock, Front; Ray Chalkley, Lesley Richardson, Julie Dole. Graham is written in red.bendigo, clubs, bendigo east swimming club

Black & white photograph, Bert Graham Collection, a man with suit collar & tie presenting a trophy to a young boy , with two people watching, at a presentation night at Bendigo East Swimming Club. No 5, 5 1/2 X 3 1/2, 60c.1973/74 on back.bendigo, clubs, bendigo east swimming club

This coin purse has no known provenance but it was a common item owned particularly by men in the 19th and early 20th centuries. It would have been attached to the chain of a fob watch or a trouser belt. It may have been owned by a person of some substance and standing in the community.This item is retained as an interesting example of a coin holder used over a hundred years ago.This is a silver-coloured metal purse, oval in shape. It has a hinged lid and a round clip at the top to attach the purse to a chain or a belt.The item is slightly tarnished. Inside there are two round recessed sections that depress to hold coins. One recessed area holds a threepence and the other holds a sixpence.vintage accessories, warrnambool history

This sugar bowl was manufactured by the firm Stewart Dawson & Co. The firm was active as jewellers and watch manufacturer at Hatton Garden London, with premises in Melbourne and Sydney, Australia. In 1907 the firm was converted to Stewart Dawson & Co Ltd under which name in traded until c1935.This item is from Raper Collection donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Mrs. Jean Raper. It belonged to her mother, Mrs. Yardy.A sugar bowl fashioned in the shape of a coal shuttle with a scoop-shaped spoon. Made from silver plateOn underside of bowl: "EP SD & Co. LTD in shield BM/ 4662'sugar bowl, plate silver

Photos of President Tony Parkes watching an olive tree being relocated from the lawn of the Shrine of Remembrance to the new courtyard. This is the olive tree of peace that was planted by Legacy in 1973 to mark their golden jubilee. It was relocated to the new courtyard in 2002 when the Shrine was being redeveloped.A record that the olive tree planted by Legacy in 1973 was of enough importance for the Shrine to relocate it to a prime position in their new courtyard redevelopment.Colour photo x 4 of the Olive Tree of Peace being relocated at the Shrine.tree planting, shrine of remembrance

The Volunteers Air Observers was formed in 1941 with the aim of observing aircraft flying over Australia. There were over 24,000 civilians volunteering their services and as the military threat to Australia subsided they took on roles as coast and weather watching. This certificate was presented to Miss S. McDonald of Warrnambool.A common item presented to people who contributed to the defence of Australia while in a civilian role.Cream paper with aircraft and Union Jack flags at top with man and woman in between with Royal Australian Air Force insignia below. Pale blue surrounding dark cream columns framing the details on the certificate. One Years service stickers x 2 on bottom For King and Empire. Presented to Miss S McDonald by the Royal Australian Air Force Volunteers air Observers Corps. Signed by G Jones Air Vice Marshal volunteer air observers corps,, miss s mcdonald warrnambool

"After the war Pipe-Major Duncan McLennan, moved to Ballarat and took up a position as cadet instructor and leader of the Ballarat Highland Pipe Band and the Ballarat Ladies Pipe Band. " (Victorian Historical Journal Vol. 85, No. 1, June 2014)A1 - Coloured photograph of children playing the bagpipes. A2 - Coloured photograph of a group of men A3 - Coloured photograph of children playing drums A1 - 19 Waller Ave, Ballarat. Lew Zilles and another old timer watching the 'learners' at the Band's 40th Birthday Reunion. A2 - M. Bennett, 19 Waller Avenue Ballarat A3 - M Bennett, 19 Waller Avenue, Ballarat. Learnersladies pipe band, ladies highland pipe band, photograph, learners, 40th birthday, reunion, coloured photograph

Small head and shoulder portrait of a man. He is wearing a jacket and a high buttoned waistcoat with a watch chain. He also has a beard. Printer's name and address printed in red on the back with a Coat of Arms, floral work and two birds. Also a printed medallion with '1862 London Honoris causa'.C. Nettleton, 1 Madeline Street, North Melbournephotograph, portrait, male, pportrait of a man, c nettleton

Black and white photograph, boxing, Loddon Prison, photograph of Bendigo Jeff Teed, (Bendigo), and Preston Glen Williamson, (Preston), fighting in a match of boxing that is being watched by dozens of prisoners. Bendigo Advertiser description on back of photo: Loddon Prison Left Jeff Teed BGO Glen WIlliamson Prestonrecreations, sports, boxing

An advertising Photo of Hargreaves Street Bendigo for Beehive Watch Coy. Jewellery & Watches 306 Hargreaves Street Bendigo, C.J.Kirby mgr. A postcard will find us. showing 3 horse drawn carriages a tram several people walking. Williams Shoemen shop, Cattran Golden Key Boot co.photograph, streetscape, bendigo

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 black & white photocopy of a man with a moustache identified as David Miller Mair. The original is a formal portrait of him wearing a bowler hat and 3 piece suit, the jacket with flower in the buttonhole and the waistcoat with fob watch chain. He has his hands in his pockets and is looking in part profile at the camera. On rear in grey lead pencil: "David Millar Mair / 22.4.1879-16.9.1938". david miller mair, dave mair, lily vipond mair, lily vipond deakin

All graduated with a Diploma of Horticulture in 1961.Black and white photograph of 4 male students playing table tennis in the Landscape Design Room upstairs in the Administration Building watched by 6 female students. Identified: L to R, R. Flower, H. Savery, J. Deverson, J. Nancarrow, J. Buck, D. Issell, H. Page, ?, ?, ?.On reverse, "Photograph by Publicity Branch Victorian Department of Agriculture Ref. No. c.1695.R."students, table tennis, female students, r. flower, h. savery, j. deverson, j. nancarrow, j. buck, d. issell, h. page, diploma of horticulture, 1961, recreation

Black and white image of a large crowd of people watching as a foundation stone is laid in the brickwork of a building under construction. The crowd consists of men, women and children with buildings in the background. Bishop Green is next to the two men who are laying the stone. The image has been mounted on dark grey card.buildings, sunday schools, churches, mrs. bolte, bishop green, parish halls

This is a peephole from a solitary confinement cell cell at Port Arthur. There were 12 cells, measuring 3m x 1.5m, used for solitary confinement. Convicts there would sleep on a narrow wooden shelf, the only furnishing in the cell, and were watched through a peephole in the cell door.A rectangular iron peephole from a prison door. it has a bolted metal flap that can be pushed aside to allow an outside person a view of the inside of the cell.peephole port- arthur convict

Students of Bialik partook in a large chess themed event. There was a range of chess board themed cakes and platters shown, students dressed as various pieces of the board, family and friends from the community are shown seated, watching the children perform. For inquiries or access contact [email protected] photographs have a post-it note on the reverse of the photograph. 'The Food: I loved the kake. It was good. Charlie. Lindsay I loved the cupcakes I made it with my mom.' Another states 'we are handing out the tick's to the gest's [sic].school, jewish school, bialik college, photographs, chess, club