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National Wool Museum
Photograph - Reversed Badgerface Pattern, c.1928
This item is part of a group of five green display boards with photographs of sheep. This item is associated with the New South Wales Graziers Association world tour of merino sheep 1928/9.Five black and white photographs and printed paper mounted on green display board. Photographs depict sheep and men. The display board has pin holes in each corner.Front: [handwritten] Reversed Badgerface Pattern. / [printed] This is a remarkable instance of a reversal of pattern. The areas / that are black in the badgerface are white in this type, and vice versa. / This pattern behaves as a simple recessive to white and to badgerface / pattern. As in the badgerface, there are many modifications. Figs. / 1-3 show the typical pattern. Fig. 4 shows the head of another sheep / and Figs. 5-6 a typical lamb. Back: [handwritten] Reversed / Badgerface Pattern / 8 / [printed] PHOTOGRAPH COPYRIGHT / BY / THE ANIMAL BREEDING RESEARCH DEPT., / THE UNIVERSITY, EDINBURGH. / PLEASE RETURN TO :new south wales graziers association, world tour, england, sheep, farm, rural, agriculture, scotland -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Jar Stone Earthenware, circa early 1900s
This type of "stone" jar drinking container was used before glass and later plastic material made it "out of date" as a drink container. The qualities of the glazed pottery (stone) drinking containers made from this natural thermal insulation material was to contain the liquid to a prescribed temperature either hot or cold, as required. This was particularly important in rural environments that lacked adequate refrigeration means. The rural regions where the last areas in Australia where this type of drinking container remained in use. The late 1960's saw a revival of the basic rural ethos by the "hippie" culture of going to basic survival non "commercial" living.This particular stone jar drinking container was also a method of advertising for a Wodonga Stone masonry manufacturer. It is both relevant and significant to the Kiewa Valley because it highlights the type of industry that has breached the evolutionary trend for cheaper "throw away" drinking containers. Although this particular type of container is limited to quality liquids and it is still available in most rural sectors of the Australian "bush" environment.This stone/earthenware jar has a lip 250mm in length and 150mm thick. This lip will allow the thumb and forefinger to be used to grip the container for either pouring its contents out or securing it for any movement. The external glazed surface may become slippery when wet. The jar is heavy even when empty and would be too heavy for small children to carry. By using a cork seal the jar can be reused and therefore become more economical for the longer term. The thickness of the vessel provides a good insulation for the liquid contained. Most of this type of container would have contained ginger beer.Within two elliptical circles are painted (in freehand) "S. MASON" in the top half and "WODONGA" in the bottom half.These are separated by an asterisk on both sides. A large "S" overlaid by a similarly large "M" is within the inner circle. Stamped into the jar when still wet during manufacture is "PINNACLE BRAND" in 5mm lettering.drinking container, stone jar, ginger beer container, s. mason, wodonga earthen ware -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Panorama Overlooking Greensborough, 1925c
Photograph shows the view overlooking the Greensborough township in the first half of the 20th Century. It shows the rural nature of the area.Digital copy of black and white photograph.greensborough -
National Wool Museum
Booklet, Improving Shearing Efficiency
Booklet about improving shearing efficiency produced by the National Rural Industry Training Committee and the Australian Wool Corporation."Improving Shearing Efficiency"shearing, national rural industry training committee australian wool corporation, stuart, mr david - south australian college of advanced education -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Slide, Ian McCann, Monuments Doctor's Hill
Monument to mark where the First hospital was built at Pleasent CreekDoctor's Hill On the hill in 1859 the First Pleasant Creek Hospital was built to serve the needs of the Gold Miners and the Rural Communitites of Western Victoria. There not being anything else of the kind further towards the interior oof the Colony. [1st Annual Report 1959] The Hospital was resited at Stawell West 1861.doctor's hill -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Slide, Ian McCann, Monuments Doctors Hill
Monument to mark where the first hospital was built at Pleasent CreekDoctor's Hill On this Hill in 1859 the First Pleasant Creek Hospitalwas built to serve the needs of the Gold Miners and the Rural Communities of Western Victoria. "There not being Anything Else of the kind further towars the interior of the Colony.' [1st Annual Report 1859]. The Hospital Was Re-sited to Stawell West in 1861doctors hill, monument -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland, Victoria, n.d
Black and white photo. Same location as 7775, photo taken from front of group, some on ground in prone position, with rifles. 7775 - Black and white photo. Rural setting, hills in background. Several men sitting on benches or standing near an easel with a board on it, all with backs to camera. Old ute and motorbike on right, several firearms leaning against benches, flag flying. Possible at the Portland rifle range. -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Banner
The letters of the completed banner were made by different churches within in the presbytery and spelled a sentence, presumably "BUILD YOUR CHURCH LORD!" Orbost was one of the churches that had the finished banner on display. One of 24 small banners with tabs at the top of each for hanging on a rod. 19 have large blue letters appliqued on them. Twenty two of the banners are roughly square and two are smaller and oblong. Three have no letters and are used as spacers in the four word sentence that the letters make. The banners are decorated with rural and coastal images. BN068.9 "R" with green and yellow wattle in fabric paint. This banner has wo tabs. "R"uniting church adult fellowship -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Banner
The letters of the completed banner were made by different churches within in the presbytery and spelled a sentence, presumably "BUILD YOUR CHURCH LORD!" Orbost was one of the churches that had the finished banner on display. One of 24 small banners with tabs at the top of each for hanging on a rod. 19 have large blue letters appliqued on them. Twenty two of the banners are roughly square and two are smaller and oblong. Three have no letters and are used as spacers in the four word sentence that the letters make. The banners are decorated with rural and coastal images. BN068.10 "C" with ric-rac round the letter and three churches appliqued in the top left corner "C"uniting church adult fellowship -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Banner
The letters of the completed banner were made by different churches within in the presbytery and spelled a sentence, presumably "BUILD YOUR CHURCH LORD!" Orbost was one of the churches that had the finished banner on display. One of 24 small banners with tabs at the top of each for hanging on a rod. 19 have large blue letters appliqued on them. Twenty two of the banners are roughly square and two are smaller and oblong. Three have no letters and are used as spacers in the four word sentence that the letters make. The banners are decorated with rural and coastal images. BN068.16 "L" with appliqued and fabric painted scene of a beach, hills and city smoke on the horizon "L"uniting church adult fellowship -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Administrative record - Reports, The Victorian Institute of Colleges
employment, students, agriculture, graduates, longerenong, burnley, glenormiston, dookie, t.a.f.e., rural enrolments, expenditure -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Greensborough from 9 William Street, 1935c
Photograph of Greensborough showing a rural landscape as the backdrop to a neat fenced garden. Taken from the Godwill home in William Street.Early photograph of rural GreensboroughDigital copy of black and white photograph.greensborough, william street greensborough, ray godwill -
National Wool Museum
Card, Improving Shearing Efficiency
Produced by the Australian Wool Corporation and the National Rural Industry Training Committee, along with booklet, "Improving Shearing Efficiency" and poster."Improving Shearing Efficiency"shearing, national rural industry training committee street, mr tony - australian wool corporation -
Ambulance Victoria Museum
Computer, Portable, Walkabout HH3, Circa 1990s (guess)
Probably used to record patient details and allow computerised upload of details in hospital. This item used by Rural Ambulance Victoria. Portable computer (lap top) in black carry case aperture so that the screen can be 'written on' using attached stylus.WALKABOUT HH3 CEFC -
Ambulance Victoria Museum
Computer, Portable, Walkabout HH3, Circa 1990
Probably used to record patient details and allow computerised upload of details in hospital. This item used by Rural Ambulance Victoria.Portable computer (lap top) in black carry case aperture so that the screen can be 'written on' using attached stylus.WALKABOUT HH3 CEFC -
Ambulance Victoria Museum
Computer, Portable, Walkabout HH3, Circa 1990 (guess)
Probably used to record patient details and allow computerised upload of details in hospital. This item used by Rural Ambulance Victoria.Portable computer (lap top) in black carry case aperture so that the screen can be 'written on' using attached stylus.WALKABOUT HH3 CEFC -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Black and white, c. 1963
This image depicts the intersection of increasing urbanisation and the rural landscape that once made up the area now known as City of Kingston.Black and white photograph of the intersection of Warrigal Road and Centre Road, South Oakleigh, viewed from the reservoir. In the foreground are paddocks and in the background is a shopping strip, including a petrol station.Handwritten in blue ink on reverse: 2196 Handwritten in red ink on reverse: 100%oakleigh, roads, shopping strip, paddocks -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Folder - Tidy Towns, Tidy Towns Mount Beauty, 1984/85
This folder represents the true "Aussie" and the pride felt living in small rural communities. It was present in the period before the 1990's but fell so ever slightly away through the faster pace of the "modern" life evolution into a more "introspective" life style. The changes brought on by technology e.g. computers, mobile telephone "texting" and the internet has slowly impinged upon those community "get togethers" of the 1900's. Life in small rural towns and regions however have only slowly moved away from the community self worth attitudes which were so strong when life in rural areas was more insulated through physical and technologically isolation.This Tiny Towns Folder with its content is highly significant to the small town of Mount Beauty and the Kiewa Valley and its region because it represents the "true" value of rural life in the "modern" Australia. The "old" values of "mateship" and looking after the community is still very strong in the rural sector, as compared with living in the cities. The psychological and physical benefits of living in smaller rural centres is clearly demonstrated by the contents of this "Tidy Towns", keep Australia Beautiful, competition. The value of "the true blue, dinky die mateship" is still very much alive in country towns and rural environments. Although the physical isolation of yesteryear may not be so strong as the technology and population growths boost a greater interaction between city and rural folk, the ingrained attitude of comradeship still prevades. This large blue coloured lever arch folder (cloth with a red lined border) has 104 plastic pockets each with two sheets of documentation for the appraisal of the decision makers/judges of the "Keep Australia Beautiful Council (Vic), "Tidy Towns" competition.Adhesive stickers on front cover "Tidy Towns" "Keep Australia Beautiful" below this "Mount Beauty" community beautification programs, rural town pride, community pride, a town's self wrth -
Orbost & District Historical Society
box of documents, 1984 - 1995
This report is an analysis of regional strengths and challenges. It is research to assess the need for and impact of infrastructure investment in different parts of regional and rural Victoria. This set of documents is a useful research tool.A cardboard box of documents related to Gippsland Regional Profile. It contains reports on social indicators, industries, poulation, areas, assets and resources, agriculture, coal,manufacturing and forestry.gippsland-region industry-gippsland agriculture-gippsland population-gippsland resources-gippsland -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Envelope - OHMS Examination Papers Only, 1916
In 1916 students were examined by the Victorian Education Department and not by the local school. This included small rural schools and involved mail delivery.Mongan's Bridge was a small, remote, rural school in the Kiewa Valley.Large brown thick cardboard envelope with traditional triangle flap for opening and broken red seal. Yellow/brown with black writing and x2 pale green 3d stamps on the top right-hand corner (green kangaroo inside white map of Australia). In black writing: OHMS Examination Papers Only / Not to be Opened till 9 am on 21-11-1916. Addressed to: The Head Teacher / School No" 3403 / Mongan's Bridge / Via Dederang" (" to " hand written in grey lead on ruled line) At bottom left of envelope: 0 x2 and underneath M x2 / Education Department / Melbourne. On back: Seemingly unrelated and hard to read writing and figures.On Back: Seemingly unrelated and hard to read writing and figures. education, mongan's bridge school, teacher, examinations, australian stamps, assessment in the primary school -
Greensborough Historical Society
Slide - Photograph, John Ramsdale, River flood plain looking west: Slide 67, 1990s
Photograph shows a rural scene with water over ground. This is the Plenty River flood plain looking west, Yan Yean or MerndaPart of the John Ramsdale collection of slides and audio visual material.Colour photograph scanned from slide.No maker's marks. No caption on slide.plenty river, yan yean, mernda -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Panton Hill Post Office, 27 Apr. 1968
Former Panton Hill Post Office, Main Road, Panton Hil with Panton Hill Rural Fire Brigade next doorBlack and white photographpanton hill, post office, ampol service station, panton hill rural fire brigade, rural fire brigade, service station -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Hurstbridge. Beside Railway Station, 1916
Empty railway truck or wagon on line at Hursbridge parked alongside a site with workmen cutting logs with a circular saw in a rural setting. This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book, "Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, hurstbridge, railway truck, railroad, railroad car, sawmills -
Orbost & District Historical Society
year book, Year Book of Agriculture 1905, 1905
Comprises extracts from the monthly journals covering rural changes in Victoria, improvements in agriculture and horticulture, Royal Shows and farming history.This item is a useful reference tool.A 448 pp book with a dark blue fabric cover with gold print.agriculture-history-victoria -
Orbost & District Historical Society
screw driver, first half 20th century
This screwdrivers is a woodwork toolused for driving screws into materials or for securing or loosening parts on machinery. It was probably used on a rural property in early Orbost...This is an example of a domestic tool commonly used in the first half of the 20th century before the widespread use of power tools.A large steel flat head screw driver with a rounded, wooden grooved handle.tool screwdriver woodworking -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Manual for Water Bailiffs, 1963
Water bailiffs manual compiled under direction of J.N Moore, M.I.E, Aust. Chief Divisional Engineer, Rural Water Supplies.Hard Cover, pink spine, bound in blue. First edition 1963. Name on upper right hand front cover covered with green ink. 64 pages plus appendices.irrigation, water bailiff, moore, gillard -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Manual for Water Bailiffs, 1963
Water Bailiffs' manual, compiled under direction of JW Moore, MIE, Aust., Chief Divisional Engineer, Rural Water SuppliesHard cover, pink, spine bound in blue. First Edition 1963. Name on upper right hand front cover, covered with green ink.irrigation, books, reference -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Growing Up At 1 Vernal Avenue, 1947 - 1962
Childhood memories of Jenny Brash & her neighbours. She grew up at 1 Vernal Avenue, Mitcham and later Glenburnie Road.Childhood memories of Jenny Brash & her neighbours as she grew up at 1 Vernal Avenue, Mitcham and later Glenburnie Road.Childhood memories of Jenny Brash & her neighbours. She grew up at 1 Vernal Avenue, Mitcham and later Glenburnie Road.vernal avenue mitcham no1, brash jenny, orient avenue mitcham, wills jack, wills victor, glenburnie road mitcham no25 -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Pot Large with Tap, Circa 1950
This type of cast iron kettle was used by pioneer families, mainly rural in the early 1900's upon open fires (log). It covered rural activities that needed a constant readily available source of boiling water, in or mainly outside the kitchen of homesteads. This kettle was used in the early to late 1900's for the refreshment of stock men and farmers that had irregular "tea" breaks under sometimes hard and gruelling conditions.This kettle belonged to and was used by a Kiewa Valley, pioneer family, the Roper Family. This kettle was moved from their Kiewa Valley property to their hut built on the Bogong High Plains. The Bogong High Plains area provided Kiewa Valley cattlemen a good supply of fodder to supplement their Kiewa Valley grazing areas. This "camp draft" activity , in the high plains, could take up to six weeks.This large cast iron modified camp pot (cauldron) has a long tap connection located at the bottom end. The "tap" is made from brass and has a simple elongated "bar" control swivel at the end to control the water flow. The tap suggests that only water was heated (to a constant boil) for the replenishment of cattlemen's, or other horse rider's, tea or coffee mugs. Refreshments at a "temporary" location on the Bogong High Plains. There was a "log" hut built by the Roper family as temporary accommodation for cattlemen and other family members.Ot the flat bottom "FIRST QUALITY 2 GALLONS"camp fire cooking utensils, hot plate, cast iron cooking appliance, drovers kitchen -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland, Victoria, n.d
Black and white photo. Same location and people as 7775, 7776. Similar to 7776, photo taken from different angle, men in different positions. 7775 - Black and white photo. Rural setting, hills in background. Several men sitting on benches or standing near an easel with a board on it, all with backs to camera. Old ute and motorbike on right, several firearms leaning against benches, flag flying. Possible at the Portland rifle range.