A screwdriver is a tool, manual or powered, for turning (driving or removing) screws. A typical simple screwdriver has a handle and a shaft, and a tip that the user inserts into the screw head to turn it. The shaft is usually made of tough steel to resist bending or twisting. The tip may be hardened to resist wear, treated with a dark tip coating for improved visual contrast between tip and screw—or ridged or treated for additional 'grip'. Handle are typically wood, metal, or plastic and usually hexagonal, square, or oval in cross-section to improve grip and prevent the tool from rolling when set down. The handle and shaft of screwdrivers have changed considerably over time. The "Perfect Pattern Handle’ screwdriver was first manufactured by HD Smith & Company, which operated from 1850 to 1900. Screwdrivers were probably invented in the late 15th century, either in Germany or France when Screws were used to construct screw-cutting lathes, for securing breastplates, backplates, and helmets on medieval jousting armor—and eventually for multiple parts of the emerging firearms, particularly the matchlock. The jaws that hold the pyrites inside medieval guns were secured with screws, and the need to constantly replace the pyrites resulted in considerable refinement of the screwdriver. The screwdriver depended entirely on the screw, and it took several advances to make the screw easy enough to produce to become popular and widespread Canadian P.L. Robertson, though he was not the first person to patent the idea of socket-head screws, was the first to successfully commercialize them, starting in 1908. In Portland, Oregon, Henry F. Phillips patented his own invention, an improved version of a deep socket with a cruciform slot, today known as the Phillips Screw. Phillips offered his screw to the American Screw Company, and after a successful trial on the 1936 Cadillac, it quickly swept through the American auto industry. A main attraction for the screw was that conventional slotted screwdrivers could also be used on them, which was not possible with the Robertson Screw. A large steel screwdriver with worn wooden handlepioneers, early settlers, market gardeners, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, brighton, tools, craftsman, carpenters, , blacksmiths, builders, farmers, metalwork, woodwork, screws, philllips head screwdrivers, h.d.smith & co usa, p.l. robertson, henry f.phillips , oregon, canada, american screw company,

This postcard was sent to Annie Gilbert (Mrs John Gilbert) of Tullagoota, Orbost. It was written by "Grace", probably her sister, Grace Cameron Annie Gilbert was the daughter of John Cameron who selected the first land on the Snowy River flats. This is a photograph of the original Orbost / Snowy River Bridge , a suspension bridge which opened in 1893. It has been taken when the Snowy River was in flood. It is similar to other photographs held in The State Library, Victoria. The Snowy River Mail and Tambo and Croajingolong Gazette Sat 12 Aug 1893 records the opening of this bridge as "the most important public event that has yet been commemorated in Eastern ......The Messrs McLeod, with whom the first settlement of this district is generally associated, took up their residence on the eastern bank of the Snowy River about the year 1841 or 42. The late Mr W. Roadknight and Mr T. T. Stirling took possession of the territory on the western side of the Snowy about 35 years ago. During the occupation of the country by cattle owners, very little progress was made in the way of roads and bridges, and except to the hardy and lexperienced bushman, it might have been generally regarded as inaccessible. About the year 1877, however, the late Mr James Robertson eldest son of Mr James Robertson, of Lochend farm, selected land now occupied by his father, about four miles from Orbost on the west bank of the river, Mr John Cameron visited the. district shortly after a .tour of inspection and returned later with his brothers, James and Alick Gameron, but found that during their absence Mr Ernest Watt had found his way on the scene and pegged out a selection, thus anticipating the advent of the Camerons by about 12 hours. We understand that a Mr Kidd, who selected the property now occupied by Mr W. J. Ross, at Pumpkin Point, was one of the earliest batch of settlers.........."This item is associated with Annie Gilbert (nee Cameron) reported to have been the first white girl to be born in Orbost. It is a pictorial record of the suspension bridge over the Snowy River which has since been replaced twice.A faded black / white postcard of a bridge across a river. There are cattle in the river and the banks are tree-covered.on back - a hand-written letter addressed to Mrs J. Gilbert Tullagoota Orbost.cameron-annie suspension-bridge-orbost snowy-river-orbost

Multi-fold leaflet with summarised past community leaders' tributes and map showing parks and other local Ringwood and Heathmont facilities bearing their names.McAlpin Reserve, Douglas Maggs Reserve, Mahon Reserve, Loughies Bushland, Peter Vergers Reserve, B.J. Hubbard Reserve, Kevin Pratt Pavilion, Staley Gardens, Greenwood Park, A.F.B. Long Reserve, R.O. Spencer Pavilion, Russell Lucas Oval, Fred Dwerryhouse Pool, Herman Pump Reserve, A.C. Robertson Field, F.J.C. Rogers Reserve, Harpers Bush, A.G. Lavis Pavilion, Dexters Bush, H.E. Parker Reserve.

There are many outstanding woman who have made significant contributions to the success of our club. Phyllis Sloan (second row white pants) and Lisa Robertson (nee Paterson - front row brown dress) are just two of these women. Phyllis recieved her life membership in 1986-87 and was the clubs first female life member. Phyllis is also the only club memeber to win 3 Best Clubperson awards winning in 1982-83, 1983-84 and 1987-88. Lisa received her life membership in 2001-02. Lisa has served the club in many varied capacities over a sustained period and has also won the club's Best Clubperson award in 2000-01. Barb Schumacher (Best clubperson 2007/08) is also present.

Photograph of the Annual General Meeting showing 16 men attending an annual general meeting at Mount Helen campus during the Ballarat School of Mines Centenary year sit around tables. Standing left to right: L.C. Yandell (District Inspector), A.C. Miller (Staff Observer on Council), W.G. Smith (Regional Director Myer) Seated left to right: W.J.C. North (Manager Timken Australia Pty Ltd), Rex H. Hollioake (ENgijneer Wendouree Shire), E.J. Tippett, Graham Beanland (Treasurer), M.B. John (President), E.J. Barker (Principal), Robert T. Morrell (Acting Registrar), J.V. Robertson (Vice-President), J.J. Smail, F.K. White (Manager S.E.C.), K.H. Price (Lucas), Sir Arthur Nicholson, H.J. Tudinger (Deputy Principal). l.c. yandell, a.c. miller, w.g. smith, w.j.c. north, rex h. hollioake, e.j. tippett, graham beanland, m.b. john, e.j. barker, robert t. morrell, j.v. robertson, j.j. smail, f.k. white, k.h. price, sir arthur nicholson, h.j. tudinger

This is a set of four photographs featuring WO1 Darby Munro being farewelled by CAPT Gary Kenney and members of Lithographic Squadron at Fortuna, Bendigo in circa 1978. WO1 Munro served in the Australian Army from 1956 to 1986. This was probably his last day at Fortuna before the next posting in his career.This is a set of four photographs featuring WO1 Darby Munro being farewelled by members of Lithographic Squadron at Fortuna, Bendigo in circa 1978. The photographs are on 35mm negative film and were scanned at 96 dpi. They are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. .1) - Photo, black & white, c1978. Back row L to R: unidentified, SPR Mick ‘Buddha’ Ellis, SPR John Bateman, SPR Martin Van De Maele, SPR Peter Imeson, unidentified, CPL Warren ‘Waldo’ Shirley. Front row L to R: LT Struan Robertson, CAPT Terry Edwards, WO1 Darby Munro, WO2 Ken Slater, PTE Di Chalmers. .2) to .4) - Photo, black & white, c1978. L to R: CAPT Gary Kenney, WO1 Darby Munro.No personnel are identified.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr, litho sqn

Other number 03640.3Colour photograph of Football Club Thirds Premiership team 2003, Back Row: Rhys Allitt, Michael Ballista, David Kelly, Xavier Ryan, Edward McKenzie, Chris Robertson, Xavier Ellis, Daniel Carsons, Ray Reggardo (trainer). Centre Row: Chris McKenzie,(trainer), Wayne Reggardo (president), Damien Cooper,(assistant coach), Luke Baldwin, Tom Bulmer, Michael O'Connell, Dean Cook, Owen Hensworth-Smith, Brad Hallyer, Daniel Machelin, Nathan Allen, Chris Bulmer, Geoff Ellis(trainer) Front Row: Joel Walker, Chance James, Brett Campise, Nathan Peglar (captain) Lou Battista)coach) Rene Cerda, Chris LeMaitre, Chris Mathers, Tom Cook (property steward), Nicholas Bulmer(mascot) Lakes Entrance Victoriaclubs, football

Top Row, from left - Jude Kenny, Millie Travers, Steve McMillan, Mandy Press, Peter Butler, Trish Warwick, Ruth Barr, Thelma Barkway, Chris Cesari, Jan Chapman. Middle Row, from left - Craig Drowley, Marguerite Jones-Roberts, Pam Wortley, Helen Devlin, Gillian Barclay, Marion Francis, Pat Grundy, Bron Blake, Sam Sciacca, Glynn Davies. Bottom Row, from left - Katherine Kingsbury, Pauline Wilson, Lyn Boase, Susan Forbes, Carolyn Peterson, Marg Cant, Carmel Byrne, Lyn Mock, Keith McGinn. {Staff not present - Tracey Naughton, Mary Robertson, Georgina Riccardo, Sue Tucker, Marg Johnson, Ann Handley, Lorna Smith, Pat Anderson, Jan Chapman, Karen Johnstone, Mavis Spain, Sue Dearsley, Anthony McKenzie, David Jordan, Lloyd Hammond, Ken Wilson, Ian Patching, Nerida Kirov). Two colour photographs, laminated, with typed list of names 2 copies different sizes 22.5 x 27 cm laminated (12.5 x 20 cm photo) and 26.5 x 33 cm laminated (19 x 25.5 cm photo)Originally contained in an envelope with handwritten note on enveloe to Allan Baker dated 14 Dec 1987 "Enclosed for your use are staff photos of all departments. I've given each Champion of Committees copies for all their respective Councillor photos of Depts reporting to each committee. Outdoor staff photos will be taken next week and I'll make those available as soon as possible. Cheers (Undecipherable)"shire of eltham, council staff

This honour board lists the individual award winners at the Queensland Training and Placement Centre for the Blind. Brian McGhie Award: 1974 Colin Ingram, 1975 Andrew Fox, 1976 Mateo Bertolani, 1977 Kevin Schwartz, 1978 Robyn Jones, 1979 Thu Minh Lam, 1980 Ross Hamilton, 1981 Wayne Evans, 1982 Gary Dale, 1983 Ian Gimm, 1984 David Ball, 1985 Paul Logan, 1986 Martin Rankin. Sophie Halstead Award: 1976 Renee Robertson, 1977 Veronica Hughes, 1978 Annette Anderson, 1979 Diane Chawner, 1980 Wai Lam, 1981 Lan Lee Lam, 1982 Antonia Muller, 1983 Elizabeth McKennariey, 1984 Tania Persig, 1985 Annette Gardner, 1986 Gail Suthers. Eric Watson Orientation and Mobility Award: 1983 Edward Van Doorn, 1984 Robyn Grundy, 1985 Vanessa Hinton.Brown rectangular board with three rows of names underneath the three awards providedBrian McGhie Award - 1974-1986 Sophie Halstead Award - 1979-1986 Eric Watson Orientation and Mobility Award - 1983-1985queensland industrial institute for the blind, nameplates

Team photograph. From Roger Skien Collection. Records scores of game - final Scores: Carlton 17-16-118 defeated Richmond 3-5-23. Back Row: Mark Leitch (Trainer), John Bekiaris, Paul Scerri, Matt Shotton, Gavin Green, Andrew Petridis, Danny Waters, Peter Ward, Keith Leitch (head Trainer) Centre Row: Kinnear Beatson (Development Officer), Adam McConnell, Wayne Charlton, Paul Malcolm, Mathew Carmichael, Michael Robertson, Bradley Smith, Tony Jones, Glenn Indian, Danny Corsetti, Patrick Hall, Russell Roberts (Trainer). Front Row: Roger Skien (Team Manager), Paul Mullarvey, Paul Rastevski, Chris Doyle, Darren Sharp (Captain), Trevor Keogh (Coach), Aaron Roche (Vice Captain), Peter Diciero, David Watson, Karson Stimson, Antony Clarkson (Assistant Manager).Colour photograph mounted on cardboard

No dust cover. Front cover has an illustration of some men sitting around a camp fire. The name of the author and the series is on the spine. On the back cover is a list of books published in the same series.fictionA book of stories and poems by Henry Lawson collected and published in 1949 especially for children.henry lawson, poetry, fiction, junior library of australian books

Sepia photograph mounted on cardboard of pupils at the Tourello schoolOn Reverse; (written in blue biro) Tourello School Back Row: Chrissie Turnbull, Chris McRae, Colin Robertson, Arthur Roberts, Les Martin, Nicholas Grenfell, Miss Christie, unknown Middle Row: Bill Boyd, Bessie Scarffe, Ethel Turnbull, Lillian Roberts, Alec McRae, Bert Turnbull, Evelyn Grenfell Sitting: Cyril Boyd, Rene Trewin, Alex Trewin, Lyn Turnbull, Bill Grenfell, Norman Martin, unknown Stamped: W.H. Poiner Albert Street Clunes poiner, tourello, school

Records of minutes of meetings, correspondence, annual reports, from 25/9/1957 - 1967. Original and copy of No 2 trust, and donors included. The minutes of the second trust gives an account of the success of the second trust. Items in the folder include a letter from Lionel Wallace to Jim Gillespie suggesting the creation of the trust, along the lines of the President's Fund, where a committee can deal with individual cases of hardship of a widow with discretion. Also minutes of meetings of the Trustees. The first annual report of the fund and financial details.The No 1 trust was so successful that Legacy decided to start the second trust for another ten years.Brown cardboard folder of documents relating to the Savige Memorial Trust. Not all individual items were scanned.Front cover, handwritten in black biro, Stan Savige Memorial trusts, in pencil 1957, in black biro No 1&2. Inside front cover, Mr. J.G. Gillespie., Robertsons & Mullens, Limited., Agenda Ordinary general Meeting. (typed in black underlined in red.) Rear cover, Sir Stanley Savige Memorial Fund handwritten in blue ink. H 1. handwritten in texta. Typed pages in black type. Original trust deed no 2 bound by green binding tapesavige trust account, history, financial statements

C.H. Grove spent about 40 years in the area, information is mainly derived from his own recollections and "reliable sources". Charles Henry [Carl] Grove died on 17/4/1938 at Box Hill at the age of 88 and was buried in Orbost. Prior to coming to the Snowy River district, Carl worked as overseer on Buchan Station. In 1880, he selected land at Newmerella after first coming here in 1874 with early selector James A Robertson.He was one of the first selectors at Orbost - in 1880 he selected 320 acres at Newmerella, which he called „Ulinda‟ He married Annie Robertson in 1876. Carl was a farmer, hop and seed grower and nurseryman. He was an elected Councillor of the newly formed Tambo Shire in 1882, and then in 1892 to the Orbost Shire where he served for many years filling varioius public roles. In 1911, he shifted to Queensland, but later returned to Victoria and died at Box Hill. (Ref. Nov 2014 Newsletter) This is a useful reference tool.A carbon copy of a typeset manuscript / transcript book entitled "Bukan Mungee" containing historical and geographical information of the area "bounded by the Snowy River in the east, the Tambo river in the west...and with the following leaseholds, Ensay, Gillingall, and Gelantipy on the north, with Kilmore and Corringle stations on the south..."grove-carl bukan-mungee corringle newmerella snowy-river tambo-river

Records the Best 36 hole net score for the women's championship Winners are: 1996 Elaine Spiel 124 nett 1997 D Smith 113 nett 1998 - 1999 J Howe 126 nett 2000 E Willox 126 nett 2001 M O'Connor 122 nett 2002 T Smith, 2003 Jenny Stevens, 2004 Marg Smith, 2005 Vera Convey, 2006 Marg Hesketh 119 nett 2007 Glenda Edney 129 nett 2008 M Hesketh 119 nett 2009 Fay Rundle 119 nett 2010 Beryl Drake 124 nett 2011 Heather Finlayson 117 nett 2012 Karen Matheson 120 nett 2013 Loretta Roberts 112 nett 2014 K Burl 124 nett 2015 Maureen Clements 118 nett 2017 Katheryn Robertson 127 nett 2018 Andrea Thompson 117 nett 2019 Deb Ferrari 122 nettmall single handle tankard on a square plinth with plaques around the base for engraving the winners namesInscribed W.G.P Championship Best 36 Hole Nett. Then winners names and scores are listed.peterborough golf club, peterborough, women's golf, golf championships

These minutes contain information on attendees, meeting chairs, apologies, correspondence, subscriptions, donations, legacies and general business. Reports are also included from Auxiliaries, Auditors, Library and Home teacher, Directors, The Black and White committee, Victor Maxwell House, Helen Keller Hostel, The Victor Maxwell Kindergarten, The Sandy Robertson Kindergarten, Alexis Albert House, Lighthouse, Silver Lighthouse committee, Newcastle Branch, 'Heathfield' and other Woollahra properties. 22/3/1965 it was noted to assist blind persons with the transfer to Decimal Currency an application had been made to the Commonwealth Treasurer for early release of specimen coins and notes. 24/1/1996 it was resolved that a dollar note gauge be supplied to all blind persons in N.S.W. 30/11/1966 it was noted the Management Committee had recommended to Council that the Society should transfer all its activities currently conducted at Williams Street to Mitchell Street and that the William Street be offered for sale at not less than $700,000. 1 volume of typed sheets glued to pagesroyal blind society of nsw, annual reports

Built in 1895 in Dunbarton 411 tons Coastal steamer between NSW & Victoria 1902-1935 Used in Port Fairy 1925 SPHENE built by Scotts Bowling, Yard No 115 Engines by Muir & Houston, Glasgow Last Name: DELLIE (1935) Propulsion: steam compound C2cy 1-screw 65nhp Launched: Saturday, 02/11/1895 Built: 1895 Ship Type: Coaster Tonnage: 411grt, 159nrt Length: 142.5 feet Breadth: 25.1 feet Draught: 10.7 feet depth Owner History: William Robertson, Glasgow 1902 B Byrnes Ltd, Sydney NSW 1918 Roy G Cowlishaw, Sydney 1919 Australian Steamships Pty Ltd (mng Howard Smith Ltd), Sydney 1935 A Auland, Sydney 1937 Aulco Pty Ltd, Sydney Status: Wrecked - 24/08/1941 Remarks: ON 105964 Completed: November 1895 Struck reef near Danger Point NSW and beached south of Tweed Heads (Hobart for BrisbaneBlack and white photographship, steamer, ss sphene

Team photograph with list of games for 1987 season. From Roger Skien Collection. Back Row (L to R) Jimmy Buckley,Peter Motley, Peter Rohde, Paul Meldrum, Darren Ogier, Ken Hunter, Richard Dennis, Richard Foster, Milham Hanna, David Rhys-Jones, Ian Herman. 2nd Back Row (L to R) Mark Williams, Warren McKenzie, Rhett Baynes, Michael Gallagher, Peter Sartori, Jamie Dunlop, Jon Dorotich, Stephen Silvagni, Ian Aitken, Shane Robertson, Andrew Phillips. Setaed (L to R) Adrian Gleeson, Dean Strauch, Tom Alvin, Brad Shine, Michael Kennedy, Stephen Kernahan (Captain), Justin Madden (Vice-captain), David Glascott, Bernie Evans, Craig Bradley, Wayne Blackwell. Front Row (L to R) Wayne Johnston, Fraser Murphy, Spiro Kourkoumelis, Steven Da Rui, Paul Starbuck, Mark Naley. Insets Des English, Peter Dean, Wayne Harmes. Colour photographic poster

A class photo of a group of young legatees at a gymnastics class in Kew. There are 15 boys, of various ages, in gymnastics gear, and 4 men who are instructors and Legacy members. The caption says 'This photo was taken during school holidays, hence the small attendance. Front: Eddie Robertson, Sitting: Lohn LInton, Bob Bateson, Robin Broderick, Michael Johnson, Tom Olsen, Graeme Murray, Douglas Govey. Centre: Mr Tom Mann (instructor) Legatee HJ Martin, Legatee A R Beattie, Mr J Costello (Instructor). Back: John Barker, Kerry Wisdom, Garry Thomson, Gerald Brown, Rod MacKinnon, John Shaw, Graeme Withers. Legacy clubs ran classes for junior legatees for many years. It was part of providing for the children of their deceased comrades. The skills they learned were show cased in an annual demonstration usually at the Melbourne Town Hall. It appears to be photo taken professionally, as there are several photos of different classes (see 00862 - 00867) perhaps to record Legacy classes for promotion purposes.A record of a way Legacy provided classes for junior legatees.Black and white photo of Legacy boys posing for a class photo.Printed on the back 'Kew'. Stamped 'S5337/1--' and '531' in blue ink.junior legatee, boys' classes

In 1951 the first intake of students at the Ballarat Girls Junior Technical School occurred. The school was a part of the Ballarat School of MinesBlack and white image scanned from the 1951 Ballarat School of Mines Student Magazine. The image shows 28 girls in school uniform standing in front of a building. They are the foundation students of the Ballarat Girls' Junior technical School, also known as Central Girls' Technical School. Back Row: Lynette Robson, Lois Snibson, Janice Rogers, Joy Mills, Lynn Gilbert, Dawn Searle, Valerie Mills, Bonnie Cody (Simpson), Judith Bryan, Dawn Peacock. Middle Row: Margaret Paine, Carole Seddon, Valma Vincent, Raylee Bennets, Valerie Hughes, Kay Buchanan, Dorothy Robertson, Loris Gilbert, Dawn Lang. Front Row: Elizabeth Kinnane, Margaret Thompson, Lorraine Horwood, Brenda Beaumont, Yvonne Rowlands, Janette Sandwith, Dawn Parkes, Doreen New, Marion Marshall. ballarat school of mines, junior technical school, girls education, education, central technical school, ballarat girls junior technical school

COLLECTION OF NEWSPAPER CUTTINGS AND ASSORTED CARDS (J W Parry, Draper & Sec. of Bendigo Progress Association & Chamber of Commerce). Cuttings in sections: Personal; Scientific; Masonic, including programmes [There are two sections on Masonry and large amount of material of interest in that regard T.D.]; Humorous. Note: Pages 64, 65 - article, photographs (Advertiser) re Opening of Upper Lake Reserve Water Chute - including Admission Ticket; Tickets to: 1. Complimentary send-of and Presentation to Mr Murdoch Robertson 9/7/?/; 2. Grand Concert, Miss E Morcombe (soprano) 16/7/1909; 3. Complimentary Banquets and Reception - Royal Welsh Male Choir at close of concert - 7/11/?? Although this is catalogued in the 1200 series [Basil Watson) there is no obvious connection with Basil Watson or family - possible connection with collector (K Munro) of Watson collection?? [T.D.]person, individual, bendigo citizen (man-woman)

Black and white photograph of Students in Grade 6 in 1946 at Mitcham Primary - Back Row - Arthur Cutting; Jim Hayes; Vernon Osterlund; Boll Bernhardt; Rex Wells; Howard Staples: Don Ireland; Alan Treverton. 2nd Row - Hilton Boxhall; Robert Woolard; Graham Clements; Dave Sands; ? Shaw; Neville McClean; Andrew Stuart; Brian Bale; Leo Millist. 3rd Row - Irene Schafer; Liela Charles; Barbara Woods; Thelma Burton; ????; Barbara Spelling; Lorna Watt; Barbara Savage; Esme Green. 4th Row - ??????, Yvonne Robertson; Valda Hancock; Patsy George; Betty Dashwood; Margaret Bamford; Dorothy Summerton; Barbara Freemam'|Front Row- Geoff Irvine; Peter Cumming; Jim Mc Bride; Fred Donkin; Graham Cassidy; Barry Dunbar; Peter Gorsuch.cutting, arthur, hayes, jim, osterlund, vern, bernhardt, boll, wells, rex, staples, howard, ireland, don, treverton, alan, hilton boxhall;, woolard, robert, clements, graham, sands, dave, shaw, mcclean, neville, stuart, andrew, bale, brian, millist, leo, schafer; irene, charles, liela, woods, barbara, burton, thelma, spelling, watt, lorna, savage, green, esme, robertson, yvonne, hancock, valda, george, patsy, dashwood, betty, bamford, margaret, summerton, dorothy, freeman, irvine, geoff, cumming, peter, mc bride, donkin, fred, cassidy, dunbar, barry, gorsuch, mitcham primary school no. 2904

Black and white photograph of Prep grade (Grade 1A) of Mitcham Primary School in 1940. Davin's Dairy and stable in background at corner of Mitcham Road and Victoria Street. Back row - ????Sargeant, David McLean, ???????, John Robertson, Keith Jones, Herb Lilburn, Dave Jones, Jeff Ellis, Alfred Gadsen. 2nd Row - Dawn freeman, Clare Smith, Barbara Savage, Keitha Petty, Marjory Stonehorn, Judith Honeybun, ??????, Pat Flynn, Peggy Burns, Betty Dashwood, Norma Hennessy. 3rd Row - Thelma Burton, Irene Schafer, Robin Leeworthy, Maureen Webster, Barbara Spelling, Margaret Newing, Judith Gorsuch, Lorna Treverton, Valda Hancock, Marion Cumming, ??? Taylor. Front Row - Bill McCaulay, Graham Clements, John Colman, Vernon Osterlind, Arthur Charles, ???? Boyle, Keith Brown, Alan Smith, Micky Dee, Lawrence Petty.mitcham primary school, no. 2904, sargeant, lilburn, herb, jones, keith, robertson, john, mclean, david, dave, ellis, jeff, gadsen, alfred, freeman, dawn, hennesy, norma, dashwood, betty, burns, peggy, flynn, pat, honeybun, judith, stonehorn, marjory, petty, keitha, savage, barbara, burton, thelma, smith, clare, schafer, irene, taylor, cumming, marion, hancock, valda, treverton, lorna, gorsuch, newing, margaret, spelling, webster, maureen, leeworthy, robin, bill mccaulay, fry, lawrence, dee, micky, alan, brown, boyle, charles, arthur, osterlund, vern, colman, clements, graham

Black and white photograph of Students in grade 3 - Mitcham Primary School in 1943. Back Row - Robert Woolard; Neville McClean; Don Ireland; Ray Orchard; Maiford Green; Max Jones; Alan Treverton; Jim McBride. 2nd Row - Brian Bale; Gilbert Kerchevell; Graham Clements; Keith Jones; Vernon Osterlund; Andrew Stuart; Arthur Cutting; John Olson; Jack Treverton. 3rd Row - Maureen Webster; Valda Hancock; Keitha Petty; Thelma Burton; Barbara Savage; Esme Green; Barbara Woods; Irene Schafer; Peter Gorsuch. 4th Row - Margaret Bamford; Lorna Watt; Yvonne Robertson; Dorothy Summerton; Francis Ball; Patsy George; Hilton Boxshall; Alfred Gadsen.|Front Row - Andrew Bailey; Alan Baldwin; ??? Heaps; Peter Cumming; ?????; Leslie George; Les Fitzell; Ken Hennesy; Graham March.woolard, robert, mcclean, neville, ireland. don, orchard, ray, green, maiford, jones, max, mcbride, jim, treverton, alan, bale, brian, kerchevell, gilbert, clements, graham, keith, osterlund, vern, stuart, andrew, cutting, arthur, olson, john, jack, webster; maureen, hancock, valda, petty, keitha, burton, thelma, savage, barbara, esme, woods, schafer, irene, gorsuch, peter., margaret bamford;, watt, lorna, robertson, yvonne, summerton, dorothy, ball, francis, george, patsy, boxshall, hilton, gadsen, alfred, bailey, heaps, cumming, peter, leslie, fitzell, les, hennesy, ken, march, mitcham primary school no. 2904

This photograph is part of the Caulfield Historical Album 1972. This album was created in approximately 1972 as part of a project by the Caulfield Historical Society to assist in identifying buildings worthy of preservation. The album is related to a Survey the Caulfield Historical Society developed in collaboration with the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and Caulfield City Council to identify historic buildings within the City of Caulfield that warranted the protection of a National Trust Classification. Principal photographer thought to be Trevor Hart, member of Caulfield Historical Society. Most photographs were taken between 1966-1972 with a small number of photographs being older and from unknown sources. All photographs are black and white except where stated, with 386 photographs over 198 pages. HISTORY:-- From Victorian Heritage Database citation for Labassa https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/places/278 as at (26/10/2020) Labassa, Caulfield is one of Melbourne's most lavishly decorated nineteenth century mansions. It resulted from the extensive remodelling in 1890, of an earlier house, known as Sylliott Hill, which was begun in 1862-3 for lawyer, Richard A. Billing. The land at the corner of Balaclava and Orrong Roads was first acquired in 1854 by William Lyall, transferred to his partner, John Mickle, in 1859, who also acquired the adjoining allotment in Balaclava Road, and the three allotments were conveyed to Billing. His first eight-roomed house was extended significantly in 1873 into a twenty-roomed house by architects Crouch and Wilson, who were possibly also responsible for the first house. This reflected Billing's success as a barrister, and he resided at this property until his death in 1882. In 1883 prominent Melbourne businessman, Alexander William Robertson, leased the Sylliott Hill property from Billing's widow, and in 1885 he purchased the adjoining allotment in Balaclava Road. He purchased the Billing's property in 1887 and renamed the 6.31 hectare property, Ontario. In 1889-90, Robertson commissioned the German born architect, John A. B. Koch, to extensively remodel the house into a thirty-five roomed mansion. The existing house was extended and altered, largely resulting in the nineteenth century mansion as it now appears. After Robertson's death in 1896, the house was tenanted until it was eventually sold to the mining millionaire, John Boyd Watson, in 1904. He renamed the property Labassa and carried out repair and re-decoration work to the house. In the early twentieth century, many large estates were subdivided into smaller allotments as the demand for land grew and it became difficult to maintain such large estates. After Watson's death in 1911, portions of the Labassa estate were offered for sale, with Mrs Watson retaining a 1.73 hectare portion containing the house. In 1913 forty-six allotments were auctioned at Labassa Estate, with the formation of Labassa Grove and Ontario Street to the east of the property. Labassa was first recorded as containing flats in 1923 and in the late 1920s, the owner, Robert Hannon, built a red brick block of flats adjacent to the house. Subdivision continued, until the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) purchased the house in 1980 and subsequently purchased adjoining sites, one to the south-east in 1984 (house demolished in 1988) and to the west in 1988. Labassa as it now stands is substantially as it appeared when Koch completed the work in 1890. The original two storey house was transformed into a French Renaissance style mansion, with the addition of a two level L-shaped arcaded verandah and two prominent terminating bays to the south and the east. The building is of unpainted cement render with dressed bluestone plinths, balustraded parapet and steep, slate covered, flat topped mansard roofs behind. A truncated conical roof is a feature of the south bay and a helmeted head is incorporated in the parapet over the east bay. The main south and east facades incorporate many cast cement details, including sculptures, elaborate cornices, swagged Corinthian columns and caryatid consoles flanking the entrance porch, as well as pink marble panels and imitation marble, or scagliola, on curved surfaces. At the rear of the building is a two storey wing and a single storey cottage, the former being connected to the main house by a tower. This section of the house was constructed in 1873. The estate at its peak included stables (1873), conservatory (probably 1890) and a tennis pavilion (probably 1890). All of these outbuildings survive, with the stables and conservatory being converted for residential use after 1922. Internally a range of decorative treatments remain from the late nineteenth century and the early twentieth century, both from the Robertson and Watson periods of occupancy. These include wallpapers, ceiling decoration, chimney pieces, mouldings, joinery and decorative glass. From Victorian Heritage Database citation for H0135 Labassa 2/2A Manor Grove Caulfield North https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/places/278 as at (26/10/2020) HOW IS IT SIGNIFICANT? Labassa, Caulfield is of architectural, aesthetic and historical significance to the State of Victoria. WHY IS IT SIGNIFICANT? Labassa, Caulfield is of architectural significance as the most prominent example of a small number of houses built in Australia in the French Renaissance style. It is of further note due to the German interpretation of the style and the use of Hellenistic sources, via Germany. It is exceptional for its lavish treatment externally, including marble, scagliola, caryatids, swagged columns, mansard roofs and ornamental cresting. Labassa is of architectural significance as the most important surviving example of German architect, John Koch's domestic work. He undertook a large variety of work in Melbourne, including a number of houses, however Labassa is the most lavish example of his work. Labassa is of aesthetic significance for its outstanding assemblage of late nineteenth and early twentieth century European style interior decoration, which remain remarkably intact. These include a trompe l'oeil ceiling, painted ceilings, embossed imitation leather and other papers, chimney pieces, ceramic tilework, oak parquetry and stained glass, including a tripartite window by Ferguson and Urie, probably dating from the 1873 period. Labassa is of historical significance as an illustrative example of the wealth acquired by a number of prominent Victorian families in the second half of the 19th century. The early development of the property, Sylliott Hill, was due to the wealth acquired by Richard Billing, barrister and fifth Victorian to be appointed Queen's Counsel in 1878. The significant development in 1890 of Ontario, is illustrative of the wealth of Alexander Robertson, a partner in Cobb and Co., a director of Goldsborough Mort & Co., and a pastoral speculator. John B. Watson, whose father had acquired great wealth from the goldfields of Bendigo and subsequently invested in city and country properties, was the third resident to impact on the house, particularly the interiors. The Labassa estate is of historical significance as an illustrative example of the development that occurred in such suburbs as Caulfield in the 1880s due to the land boom, its proximity to Melbourne and the establishment of the Melbourne to Gippsland railway in 1879. It is also illustrative of an estate which succumbed to the pressures of subdividing in the early twentieth century, as properties became difficult to maintain and demand for land close to the city grew. It was typically divided into flats in the 1920s and was used as such for about sixty years. It is of historical significance for its associations with the remnants of the earlier estate which remain extant. These include the stables, conservatory (H2005) and tennis pavilion which all remain on separate sites. Also significant are the remains of early electrical wiring and fittings. Labassa was one of the first houses in Caulfield to be electrified and some of the original wires remain. [Online Data Upgrade Project 2004]Page 128 of Photograph Album with four photographs (two portrait and two landscape) of Labassa.Handwritten: "Labassa" 4 Manor Grove [top right] / Neg 232 8 Oct 1966 [under bottom right photo] / 128 [bottom right]trevor hart, bracketed eaves, slate roof, bay windows, decorative brackets, caulfield north, labassa, richard a. billing, balaclava road, orrong road, sylliott hill, william lyall, crouch and wilson, alexander william robertson, ontario, 1880's, john a. b. koch, mansion, john boyd watson, labassa grove, french renaissance style, l-shaped arcaded verandah, bluestone plinths, balustraded parapet, flat topped mansard roofs, conical roof, elaborate cornices, corinthian columns, caryatid consoles, marble panels, imitation marble, scagliola, tower, conservatory, stables, tennis pavilion, mouldings, decorative glass, caryatids, swagged columns, ornamental cresting, trompe l'oeil ceiling, embossed imitation leather, oak parquetry, stained glass, tripartite window, triple window, ferguson and urie, 1870's, flats, 1920's, electric wiring, 1860's, verandahs, curved windows, arched windows, italianate, terraces, gargoyles, ornamentation, ornate entrance, la bassa, manor grove, st kilda east, victorian, cast iron work, john koch, richard billing, architects, electrification, john mickle, land subdivision, mrs watson, labassa estate, robert hannon, national trust of australia (victoria), sculpture

This photograph is part of the Caulfield Historical Album 1972. This album was created in approximately 1972 as part of a project by the Caulfield Historical Society to assist in identifying buildings worthy of preservation. The album is related to a Survey the Caulfield Historical Society developed in collaboration with the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and Caulfield City Council to identify historic buildings within the City of Caulfield that warranted the protection of a National Trust Classification. Principal photographer thought to be Trevor Hart, member of Caulfield Historical Society. Most photographs were taken between 1966-1972 with a small number of photographs being older and from unknown sources. All photographs are black and white except where stated, with 386 photographs over 198 pages. HISTORY:-- From Victorian Heritage Database citation for Labassa https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/places/278 as at (26/10/2020) Labassa, Caulfield is one of Melbourne's most lavishly decorated nineteenth century mansions. It resulted from the extensive remodelling in 1890, of an earlier house, known as Sylliott Hill, which was begun in 1862-3 for lawyer, Richard A. Billing. The land at the corner of Balaclava and Orrong Roads was first acquired in 1854 by William Lyall, transferred to his partner, John Mickle, in 1859, who also acquired the adjoining allotment in Balaclava Road, and the three allotments were conveyed to Billing. His first eight-roomed house was extended significantly in 1873 into a twenty-roomed house by architects Crouch and Wilson, who were possibly also responsible for the first house. This reflected Billing's success as a barrister, and he resided at this property until his death in 1882. In 1883 prominent Melbourne businessman, Alexander William Robertson, leased the Sylliott Hill property from Billing's widow, and in 1885 he purchased the adjoining allotment in Balaclava Road. He purchased the Billing's property in 1887 and renamed the 6.31 hectare property, Ontario. In 1889-90, Robertson commissioned the German born architect, John A. B. Koch, to extensively remodel the house into a thirty-five roomed mansion. The existing house was extended and altered, largely resulting in the nineteenth century mansion as it now appears. After Robertson's death in 1896, the house was tenanted until it was eventually sold to the mining millionaire, John Boyd Watson, in 1904. He renamed the property Labassa and carried out repair and re-decoration work to the house. In the early twentieth century, many large estates were subdivided into smaller allotments as the demand for land grew and it became difficult to maintain such large estates. After Watson's death in 1911, portions of the Labassa estate were offered for sale, with Mrs Watson retaining a 1.73 hectare portion containing the house. In 1913 forty-six allotments were auctioned at Labassa Estate, with the formation of Labassa Grove and Ontario Street to the east of the property. Labassa was first recorded as containing flats in 1923 and in the late 1920s, the owner, Robert Hannon, built a red brick block of flats adjacent to the house. Subdivision continued, until the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) purchased the house in 1980 and subsequently purchased adjoining sites, one to the south-east in 1984 (house demolished in 1988) and to the west in 1988. Labassa as it now stands is substantially as it appeared when Koch completed the work in 1890. The original two storey house was transformed into a French Renaissance style mansion, with the addition of a two level L-shaped arcaded verandah and two prominent terminating bays to the south and the east. The building is of unpainted cement render with dressed bluestone plinths, balustraded parapet and steep, slate covered, flat topped mansard roofs behind. A truncated conical roof is a feature of the south bay and a helmeted head is incorporated in the parapet over the east bay. The main south and east facades incorporate many cast cement details, including sculptures, elaborate cornices, swagged Corinthian columns and caryatid consoles flanking the entrance porch, as well as pink marble panels and imitation marble, or scagliola, on curved surfaces. At the rear of the building is a two storey wing and a single storey cottage, the former being connected to the main house by a tower. This section of the house was constructed in 1873. The estate at its peak included stables (1873), conservatory (probably 1890) and a tennis pavilion (probably 1890). All of these outbuildings survive, with the stables and conservatory being converted for residential use after 1922. Internally a range of decorative treatments remain from the late nineteenth century and the early twentieth century, both from the Robertson and Watson periods of occupancy. These include wallpapers, ceiling decoration, chimney pieces, mouldings, joinery and decorative glass.From Victorian Heritage Database citation for H0135 Labassa 2/2A Manor Grove Caulfield North https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/places/278 as at (26/10/2020) HOW IS IT SIGNIFICANT? Labassa, Caulfield is of architectural, aesthetic and historical significance to the State of Victoria. WHY IS IT SIGNIFICANT? Labassa, Caulfield is of architectural significance as the most prominent example of a small number of houses built in Australia in the French Renaissance style. It is of further note due to the German interpretation of the style and the use of Hellenistic sources, via Germany. It is exceptional for its lavish treatment externally, including marble, scagliola, caryatids, swagged columns, mansard roofs and ornamental cresting. Labassa is of architectural significance as the most important surviving example of German architect, John Koch's domestic work. He undertook a large variety of work in Melbourne, including a number of houses, however Labassa is the most lavish example of his work. Labassa is of aesthetic significance for its outstanding assemblage of late nineteenth and early twentieth century European style interior decoration, which remain remarkably intact. These include a trompe l'oeil ceiling, painted ceilings, embossed imitation leather and other papers, chimney pieces, ceramic tilework, oak parquetry and stained glass, including a tripartite window by Ferguson and Urie, probably dating from the 1873 period. Labassa is of historical significance as an illustrative example of the wealth acquired by a number of prominent Victorian families in the second half of the 19th century. The early development of the property, Sylliott Hill, was due to the wealth acquired by Richard Billing, barrister and fifth Victorian to be appointed Queen's Counsel in 1878. The significant development in 1890 of Ontario, is illustrative of the wealth of Alexander Robertson, a partner in Cobb and Co., a director of Goldsborough Mort & Co., and a pastoral speculator. John B. Watson, whose father had acquired great wealth from the goldfields of Bendigo and subsequently invested in city and country properties, was the third resident to impact on the house, particularly the interiors. The Labassa estate is of historical significance as an illustrative example of the development that occurred in such suburbs as Caulfield in the 1880s due to the land boom, its proximity to Melbourne and the establishment of the Melbourne to Gippsland railway in 1879. It is also illustrative of an estate which succumbed to the pressures of subdividing in the early twentieth century, as properties became difficult to maintain and demand for land close to the city grew. It was typically divided into flats in the 1920s and was used as such for about sixty years. It is of historical significance for its associations with the remnants of the earlier estate which remain extant. These include the stables, conservatory (H2005) and tennis pavilion which all remain on separate sites. Also significant are the remains of early electrical wiring and fittings. Labassa was one of the first houses in Caulfield to be electrified and some of the original wires remain. [Online Data Upgrade Project 2004]Page 129 of Photograph Album with three landscape photographs of Labassa. One of the photographs is of Labassa's drive and gates.Handwritten: 4 JUNE 1910 / SALE JUNE 28 1910 "LA BASSA' / "AUSTRALASIAN" FORMERLY "ONTARIO"/ RES OF JOHN B WATSON / 15 ACRES 3 ROADS [under bottom left photo] / 4 JUNE 1910 [under bottom right photo] / 129 [bottom left]trevor hart, bracketed eaves, intricate lacework, slate roof, bay windows, decorative brackets, caulfield north, labassa, richard a. billing, balaclava road, orrong road, sylliott hill, william lyall, crouch and wilson, alexander william robertson, ontario, 1880's, john a. b. koch, mansion, john boyd watson, labassa grove, french renaissance style, l-shaped arcaded verandah, bluestone plinths, balustraded parapet, flat topped mansard roofs, conical roof, elaborate cornices, corinthian columns, caryatid consoles, marble panels, imitation marble, scagliola, tower, conservatory, stables, tennis pavilion, mouldings, decorative glass, caryatids, swagged columns, ornamental cresting, trompe l'oeil ceiling, embossed imitation leather, oak parquetry, stained glass, tripartite window, triple window, ferguson and urie, 1870's, flats, 1920's, electric wiring, 1860's, verandahs, curved windows, arched windows, italianate, terraces, gargoyles, ornamentation, ornate entrance, la bassa, manor grove, st kilda east, gates, cast iron work, richard billing, architects, john koch, electrification, victorian style, drives, john mickle, land subdivision, mrs watson, labassa estate, robert hannon, national trust of australia (victoria), sculpture

On 31 October 1992, a parade was held at Australian War Memorial to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the charge at Beersheba, Egypt (present day Israel) on 31 October 1917 during the second battle of Gaza, by two regiments of Australian Light Horse, 4th ALH and 12th ALH to capture the all-important wells in the town. An Honour Guard drawn from the Victorian Mounted Rifles Squadron of 4/19 Prince of Wales’s Light Horse, commanded by Lieutenant Kelvin Robertson, paraded in the forecourt of the AWM together with a body of horsemen from the Light Horse Association. Host for the parade was Mrs Elyne Mitchell OAM, daughter of wartime commander Lieutenant General Harry Chauvel. The reviewing officer was Lieutenant General J C Grey OA Chief of the General Staff. Concurrently, a parade was held in Melbourne where 4/19 Prince of Wales’s Light Horse and other units and services exercised their right to freedom of the city. The parade concluded at the Shrine where wreaths were laid at the Light Horse memorial and the water trough.Colour photograph of Lieutenant General J Gray inspecting Honour Guard, AWM Beersheba Day, 31 October 1992awm, gray, robertson, beersheba