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Darebin Parklands Association
Dairy c.1918, Darebin Parklands Association, 1918
Previous record no. G Dairy c.1918. Found in a manila folder titled:[Historical photographs]. Items found in collection gathered together by the author of the Darebin Parklands history 2011.B&W photograph. This item and all other Darebin Parklands Association archival material is now held by State Library Victoria (Accession No: YMS 13746). Please contact State Library Victoria if access is required. -
The Ed Muirhead Physics Museum
Instrument - Brass Switch
Short circuit and contact Brass switch Set of 3Inscribed with H W Sullivan Ltd London Item a Inscribed on base with No 5306 painted on base with 5222 Item b Inscribed on base with No 5304 Painted on base with 5223 Item c Inscribed on base with No 5274 Painten on base with 522c -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, Proposed Boys Hostel
Initial thinking about the establishment of Holmbush 'for boys whose earnings and family circumstances are insufficient to enable them to pay full rates for Board & Lodging; and to extend to them the supervision benefits, and comradeship of Legacy."Further documentation on the practicalities of establishing a Legacy residence for boys. The then current costs are detailed.3 carbon copied foolscap sheets, tattered at the foot, and typed onto paper previously used for a schedule of works for Spicer Detmold. Two punched holes for filing.00297.1 Item 2.a "Day, Fullarton (2) Priest, (illegible)" 00297.2. Item 2.e "+ Churches, Sports Grounds, Swimming Pool & (illegible)" holmbush initial negotiations, holmbush -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Holder, Letter opener holder, Early 20th century
No specific information is available on this item. Letter openers and book marks of an ornate nature were common household and personal items in the past and are still used today. This item probably dates from the early 1900s. This item is of antiquarian interest and is useful for display as an example of household or personal items of the past.This is a stiffened velvet holder edged with gilt metal with a chain attached. The chain has a gilt book mark attached. The book mark has a metal blade with an ornamental shield at the top. The book mark can also be used as a letter opener. The holder probably originally held another letter opener or another similar item to complete the set. The case is somewhat scuffed. letter opener/book mark and case, warrnambool -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Machete, There are no makers names, Mid 20th Century
These machete's were issued to military personnel posted in jungle like conditions.The machete would have been used by military personnel during WW2 and during the 1950s.Steel blade machete with wooden double sided handle. The handle is attached to the wood with four steel rods. There is an olive green scabbard made of cotton material oil impregnated. The scabbard has a pocket on the front to hold a sharpening stone and has steel on the top opening to keep the opening firm, there is a steel catch for attachment to webbing and a cloth loop with press stud to hold the handle of the machete in place when in the scabbard. There is a cotton fabric loop through the handle.On the handle of the machete MA67. The item number on the scabbard is not readable.army, military, machete. -
Greensborough Historical Society
School Magazine, Memories of the 'class' of 1988 - Watsonia High School Yearbook WaHIGH, 1988_
"Memories of the 'class' of 88", Title "Kurnaji" actually not shown or used. Headmaster / Principal – Mr. Michael Blake. Depicts events and attitudes, primarily of students as they go through their adolescent years in the late 1980s. Includes Roll Call section with names of all students.A permanent record of who attended Watsonia High School - both student and teacher in 1988 - includes photographs50 Pages (approx.), Yellow cover with black writing. Copy 2: Item 729, donated by Rosie Bray.watsonia high school, yearbook, kurnaji, school magazines -
Sir Reginald Ansett Transport Museum
Hat, 1991-1996
Ansett Australia 1991-1996Red, wide brim straw sun hat, with 18 mm navy and cream grosgrain band on crown. No maker listed.No size on item. Unreadable stamp on inside crown of hat.ansett australia, red, hostess, stewardess, flight attendants, straw, sun hat -
Sir Reginald Ansett Transport Museum
Hat, 1991-1996
Ansett Australia 1991-1996Red, wide brim straw sun hat, with 18 mm navy and cream grosgrain band on crown. No maker listed.No size on item. Unreadable stamp on inside crown of hat.ansett australia, red, hostess, stewardess, flight attendants, straw, sun hat -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - File, Letters and submissions re Bayside Development, 1987 - 1989
Pink manilla folder containing residents correspondence and submissions 1987-89 concerning Bayside Development and related issues. The residents are Linda Cooke and Robert Frost. Folder has a white label on spine - "My Political Letters Port '87, '88, '89."Some items dated, stamped, etc; some notationstown planning - proposals shelved - bayside, linda cooke, robert frost, amelia finch -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Problem Stops", 12/04/1973 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper cutting from The Courier, 12/4/1973, titled "Problem Stops", with three photos of bus stops - Sturt St, Darling St and Drummond St, advised by a representative from Davis Buses, but does not say to who. Gives many examples of the issues.Has date written 12/April/73 on item.buses, bus stops, davis bus lines -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "From US to ride trams", 27/05/1972 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Ballarat, 27/5/1972 about the visit of tram enthusiast Ken Springforth visiting the BTPS. Photographed with Traffic Manager, Richard Gilbert the previous day. Quotes Mr Springforth about his interest in trams, international trends, his book on "North American Trolleys". Mr Springforth was a quality control engineer with a locomotive manufacturer, in Erie Pennsylvania. Second copy added 25/10/2005.In pencil in central top of the item - '27/5/72'trams, tramways, visitors, btps, ken springforth -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, Advert for Souvenir Special edition, 14/09/1971 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from the Ballarat Courier of 14/9/1971 advertising their special Souvenir Edition of the various eras of the Ballarat trams. Includes a photo of horse tram No. 7 and bogie tram No. 43. Gives date of production , booking details and deadline date. 1078.1 - similar advertisement that appeared in The Courier 9/9/1971 added 20/11/2013.In black ink below the item "14/9/71"trams, tramways, closure, courier, advertisements, souvenirs -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "No trams for at lease a decade", Aug. 2002
Yields information about the view of the City of Ballarat Mayor about the proposal for a Ballarat Tourist based tramway in 2002.Newspaper clipping from the Courier, Thursday 1 August 2002, with the title ""No trams for at lease a decade", reporting on comments made by Mayor David Vendy about the possibility of trams in Ballarat, at least 10 years and following up on the Tuesday night meeting at the Town Hall with the consultants and residents. Has a photo of David Vendy on BTM Tram 13 (has the signs inside) superimposed on Sturt St with the Town Hall and Myers store in the background. Article written by Andrew Molloy. Item has the date, source and page written in ink.ballarat revival, btm, city tramway, town hall -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Everything back on smooth track", 25/07/2002 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about track repairs by the BTM in Wendouree Parade and has a strong association with Alan Snowball.Newspaper clipping from the Courier, Thursday 25 July 2002, titled "Everything back on smooth track" about track repairs by the BTM the previous day, near the playground. Features a photo of Alan Snowball working on the track. Photo by Jeremy Bannister.Item has the date, source and page written in ink.btm, trackwork, maintenance, wendouree parade -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Ballarat's hotel support push to bring back trams", 26/07/2002 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the view of the view of the Australian Hotels Association about the proposal for a Ballarat Tourist based tramway in 2002.Newspaper clipping from the Courier, Friday 26 July 2002, titled "Ballarat's hotel support push to bring back trams", written by Leonie Barlow about the Australian Hotels Association Country Vice President Ian Larkin supporting the City tramway, as a boost to tourism. Notes the forthcoming information session for July 30.Item has the date, source and page written in ink.ballarat revival, btm, hotels, city tramway, tourism -
Healesville Sanctuary Heritage Centre
Newspaper - Cutting, Dennehy, A B, Sanctuary, 17 June 1949
Letter stating interest of local people in the Sanctuary.photocopynon-fictionLetter stating interest of local people in the Sanctuary. 1940s -
Healesville Sanctuary Heritage Centre
Newspaper - Cutting, The Healesville Review, 30,000 visit Healesville Sanctuary, 12 Jan 1965
Increase of visitors to the Sanctuary, both local and international.photocopy x 2non-fictionIncrease of visitors to the Sanctuary, both local and international.1960s -
Healesville Sanctuary Heritage Centre
Newspaper - Cutting, The Healesville Review, Governor to open Lyrebird Avery at Sanctuary, 13 April 1965
Description of the aviary and the facilities for the birds.photocopynon-fictionDescription of the aviary and the facilities for the birds.1960s -
Healesville Sanctuary Heritage Centre
Newspaper - Cutting, The Healesville Review, Lyrebird Reservation Opened by Governor, 22 April 1965
Assets of the lyrebird enclosure.photocopynon-fictionAssets of the lyrebird enclosure.1960s -
Healesville Sanctuary Heritage Centre
Newspaper - NewsPaper Cutting, Report, Healesville Guardian, Sanctuary Committee, 22 June 1946
Monthly meeting of Sanctuary Committee.photocopyMonthly meeting of Sanctuary Committee.1940s -
Healesville Sanctuary Heritage Centre
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, Letter, Lindsay-Field, H, Sanctuary Chairman's Explanation, 7 February 1948
Some explanations as to why the Committee of the Sanctuary lost confidence in Mr Fleay and reiterates their confidence in Mr Pinches. Comments on some derogatory points made by Mr Fleay.photocopySome explanations as to why the Committee of the Sanctuary lost confidence in Mr Fleay and reiterates their confidence in Mr Pinches. Comments on some derogatory points made by Mr Fleay.1940s -
Healesville Sanctuary Heritage Centre
Newspaper - Cutting, The Sun News-Pictorial, Melbourne, Big Chief Meets A Big Red, 20 April 1960
Sioux Chief meets red kangaroooriginal x 1non-fictionSioux Chief meets red kangaroo1960s -
Healesville Sanctuary Heritage Centre
Newspaper - Cutting, Princess Fascinated by Platypus, 18-Sep-59
Princess Alexandra's visit to the Sanctuary.photocopynon-fictionPrincess Alexandra's visit to the Sanctuary.1950s -
Healesville Sanctuary Heritage Centre
Newspaper - Cutting, The Age, Melbourne, Native Fauna at Healesville Sanctuary, 15 April 1961
Photographs and short notes on animals,also indicating an increase in tourist popularity at the Sanctuary.photocopy pages x 3non-fictionPhotographs and short notes on animals,also indicating an increase in tourist popularity at the Sanctuary.1960s -
Healesville Sanctuary Heritage Centre
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, Article, Eadie, Robert R, My life in Africa, 13 January 1935
Article describes history of South Africa, not personal history of Mr Eadie.photocopyArticle describes history of South Africa, not personal history of Mr Eadie.1940s -
Healesville Sanctuary Heritage Centre
Newspaper - Cutting, Sculptor becomes Corporal, 14 August 1940
Re Sculptor of bust of Robert Eadie which was to be placed in the Sanctuary.photocopyRe Sculptor of bust of Robert Eadie which was to be placed in the Sanctuary. 1940s -
Healesville Sanctuary Heritage Centre
Newspaper - Cutting, The Argus, Melbourne, Premier Defends Action on Sanctuary, 19 May 1949
Mr Holloway states that the Government made a thorough investigation before appointing a new committee to control Sanctuary. He also declined further comment on a statement by Mr Chisholm of the Royal Australasion Ornithologists Union.photocopynon-fictionMr Holloway states that the Government made a thorough investigation before appointing a new committee to control Sanctuary. He also declined further comment on a statement by Mr Chisholm of the Royal Australasion Ornithologists Union.1940s -
Healesville Sanctuary Heritage Centre
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, Photo, There is no leading the rein for prince William, 14 December 1945
Prince William's (son of Duke & Duchess of Gloucester) visit to Sanctuary.PhotocopyPrince William's (son of Duke & Duchess of Gloucester) visit to Sanctuary.1940s -
Healesville Sanctuary Heritage Centre
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, Photos, Atom Scientist Visits Sanctuary
Dr Karl Compton leading U.S. scientist visits Sanctuary.photocopy Dr Karl Compton leading U.S. scientist visits Sanctuary.1940s -
Healesville Sanctuary Heritage Centre
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, Report, The Healesville Guardian, Mr David Fleay honored, 6 December 1947
Detailed report on the special screening of `motion pictures' in the Badger Creek Hall in honour of Mr and Mrs Fleay. `Colour pictures' were also shown of the Fleay's travels in America and film made on exhibits in Sanctuary.photocopyDetailed report on the special screening of `motion pictures' in the Badger Creek Hall in honour of Mr and Mrs Fleay. `Colour pictures' were also shown of the Fleay's travels in America and film made on exhibits in Sanctuary. 1940s