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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - COLOUR POSTCARD: POMPALLIER HOUSE, RUSSELL
Colour postcard -Pompallier House , Russell , residence of Bishop Pompallier , and headquarters of the Roman Catholic Mission to Western Oceana. At Russell on the Bay of Islands, New Zealand. Built 1842 restored and maintained by Government since its purchase in 1943 - date stamped -Wellington New Zealand 6.3.1968 - addressed to Miss June Pang , 107 Wills St , BendigoG Riethmaierpostcard, photograph, house, miss june pang , 107 wills st , bendigo / -pompallier house , russell , residence of bishop pompallier , and headquarters of the roman catholic mission to western oceana . built 1842 restored and maintained by government since its purchase in 1943 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - PIEPER COLLECTION: H.V PULFER, MERCHANT AND IMPORTER INVOICE
Buff coloured documents a.. Invoice issued to Mr. C. Pieper, 402 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo, February 9, 1926, purchase of vinegar. b. invoice issued to Mr. C. Pieper, April 7th.1937 for 2 tins and 1 cask. These invoices were issued by H. V. Pulfer, Merchant & Importer, 402 Hargreaves Street Bendigo.bendigo, business, h.v. pulfer, pulfer, grocer, merchant, pieper -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Savings Bank and Riall Bros Printers, Bay Street, Port Melbourne, c. 1900
COPYRIGHT PUBLIC RECORDS OFFICE Digital image of black and white photo of the "Savings Bank" (later State Savings bank of Victoria) and Riall Bros Printers in Bay St. Approx date 1900. The Port Melbourne branch of the Savings Bank opened on 1 March 1886 in leasehold premises. Land was purchased in 1890 and a new building was erected in 1891.built environment - commercial, state savings bank of victoria, bay street, business and traders - printers, riall brothers pty ltd -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Community Service, 1993
Nunawading Rotary Club has raised $126,000 towards an ambulance station within NunawadingNunawading Rotary Club has raised $126,000 towards an ambulance station within Nunawading. Other projects: $50,000 towards construction of the information centre at Blackburn Lake, involvement with student exchange programs. Provision of basic infrastructure for irrigation and water tanks in third world countries. Funds for purchase of 2 ophthalmic microscopes for hospital use at Espiritu Santo and Vanuatu.Nunawading Rotary Club has raised $126,000 towards an ambulance station within Nunawadingrotary club of nunawading, nunawading ambulance station, blackburn lake -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Marie Arrowsmith's Home
Black and white photo of Home of Marie Arrowsmith, Grandmother of Ted, in Lucknow Street (formerly Scott Street), Mitcham. Marie lived there from 1915 to early 1920s. Originally 2 roomed Bungalow, 2 more rooms were added. Virgin bush at rear. House purchased from Mrs Scott of Scott's Estate. House since demolished.arrowsmith, marie, ted, scott, mrs, lucknow street, mitcham -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LAND GRANT SALE DOCUMENTS FOR DR. JAMES BOYD, 1858
Three Land Sale documents issued to Dr James Boyd for Grant by Purchase of three blocks of Land. a. 24 March 1858 Allotment 6 of Section 8C b. 18 March 1858 Allotment 14 of Section 8C c. 18 March 1858 Allotment 13 of Section 8C Blocks with near intersection of Mollison and Mundy Streets -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Letter/s, Dave Macartney, 24/05/1980 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the construction of trackwork and other Museum infrastructure during 1980.Letter from Dave Macartney to Warren Doubleday, typed on the rear of an Association of Railway Enthusiasts foolscap size train tour booking form for the Albury to Culcairn tour for 20/5/1967. Letter dated 20 May 1980 updates Warren on progress of bending rail, track repairs, purchase of a new Second hand drill and building work.trams, tramways, btps, trackwork, museum -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Form/s, Tramway Museum Society of Victoria (TMSV), "Announcing "Destination City" Record", 1969
Form - Gestener duplicated on foolscap paper - "Announcing "Destination City" Record", published by the TMSV 3/6/1969 advising that the 12in 33 1/3 LP recording could be purchased via the TMSV. Gives prices for postage. Signed by Bob Prentice. Gives some detail of the produced Ormond Slater. See Reg Item 211 for the recording itself.trams, tramways, tmsv, melbourne, sound recordings, vinyl records -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Memorandum, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Costing quotes required for Working Party", 1983
Photocopy of a hand written document, 4 sheets, 3 on MMTB Memo paper titled "Costing quotes required for Working Party" Seeking information about the costs of items purchased by the MMTB outside, seeking additional work for Preston Workshops, e.g. armature overhauls, seats, destination blinds etc. The 2nd to 4th sheet provides some of these costs.With "1983" in black ink in top right hand cornertrams, tramways, preston workshops, overhauls, repairs, unions, finances -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket, Melbourne Tramway & Omnibus Co. Limited, 1 1/2d tramway city ticket, c1900?
Ticket, printed onto light weight brown card, pre-purchased type, 1 1/2d tramway city ticket good for use between Spencer and Spring or Flinders and Victoria St, but not on Sundays and Holidays. On the rear, ticket must be punched separately from other tickets. Has the name "W. G. Sprigg" as Secretary of MTOC on the rear.trams, tramways, cable trams, tickets, city section, mto co -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NORTH DEBORAH GOLD MINE - ACCOUNT FROM MILLER & CO (MACHINERY) PTY LTD
Typed account from Miller & Co. (Machinery) Pty. Ltd. To The North Deborah Gold Mine Co. Account dated 30th June 1949 and is for various items purchased on June 24th, 27th and June 30th. Written in the bottom left corner: Copy. Passed for payment. 27/7/49 W. G. ?oly. Albert Richardson Collection.document, gold, the north deborah gold mine co, the north deborah gold mine co, account from miller & co (machinery) pty. ltd., w g ?oly -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, Debbie Gray with daughter Emma, 1996
Black and white photograph of Debbie Gray with daughter Emma, winner of Tattersalls Achievement Award, made donation toward purchase of vehicle for Surf Life Saving Club, photograph shows vehicle in background, with members Kim Woodward, and Ron Stott, Ray Stephenson from Bairnsdale Mazda, Dennis Shepherd from Fishermens Co-op. Lakes Entrance Victoriaawards, celebration -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, Playground equipment
In the early 1990s, the Bulla Primary School received funding for the school to purchase and install new playground and gym equipment for the children. The climbing tyres were one of the purchases.A coloured photograph of 8 rubber tyres fixed to a wooden frame.playground equipment, bulla primary school -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph, 1944
Taken in 1944 in Bonegilla, Victoria, this photograph depicts soldiers of the 1st Australian Corps Signals training battalion releasing carrier pigeons from a portable loft for their daily exercise.The 1st Australian Corps Signals was a branch of the Australian Imperial Airforce that was active during World War Two. One of the tasked carried out by 1st Australian Corps Signals was to send messages through the use of carrier pigeons. Carrier pigeons were most commonly used by the Allied Forces to send messages from the front line trenches or advancing units.Black and white square reproduced photograph on rectangular archival paperObverse: Negative Number: 066265/ thumbnail/ image 066265/ purchased from Australian War Memorial/ Bonegilla Victoria 1944*05-03 Carrier pigeons being released for their/ daily exercise from a portable loft of the 1st Signals training Battlion/ Reverse: 7993/military album, beechworth, burke museum, military, world war 2, ww2, australian army, bonegilla, pigeons -
The Ed Muirhead Physics Museum
Galvanometer, Tinsley
Cylindrical reflecting galvanometer made of metal and covered in light green enamel.Label: “Purchased by Universities Commission” Engraved: “No. 79133” Plaque on front: “Reflecting Galvanometer, link in aperiodic link out ballistic, 3038 H. Tinsley & Co. Ltd No. 78,424” Attached tag: Diagram (see worksheet) “Rs - shunt resistance Rg = galvanometer resistance” -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Souvenir - Ashtray - Falls Creek 1953
This item is from the private collection of George Shirling of Red Onion, Falls Creek. It is typical of the range of souvenirs used to promote Falls Creek in the 1950s. George Shirling arrived in Falls Creek in 1962. He engaged Phil Nowell to build the original Koki Alpine Lodge which opened in 1965 with 14 beds. George operated the lodge with Michael “Baldy” Blackwell as manager. In 1981 he graduated in sport psychology and was invited to become team psychologist for the Australian Winter Olympic team which went to Albertville, France, in 1992. He later owned the Red Onion Chalet. George Shirling passed away on 27th February 2023. He had remained actively involved in Falls Creek and was generous with his time and knowledge, always an amazing supporter of The Falls Creek Museum and Falls Creek Village.This item is significant because it is representative of souvenirs used to promote Falls Creek in the 1950s.A green ceramic ash tray with gilt trims and printing. A typed display card is included.Across centre in gold - Falls Creek Makers Mark underneath: C. R. Hose within a map of Australia On Card: ITEM No. 127 Ceramic Ash Tray - green and gold - 3" X 3" - inscribed in gold "Falls Creek" Purchased by the donor in 1953george shirling, falls creek souvenirs -
Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre
Equipment - Suitcase, c1940
Purchased and donated to NAHCnot knownLeather RAAF suit caseInscribed on lid with white ink 'CABIN' front 'V. J. ALLEN'r.a.a.f., v.j.allen, suitcase -
Cheese World Museum
Iron, simple flat iron
Purchased at a clearing sale.Simple flat iron with heavy metal base and a curved handle riveted to the base.Aallansford, irons, ironing, laundry equipment -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Pomegranates, 1988
Purchased by Jewish familyBrown hard covered book with blue dust cover, 328 pages. Collection of various writers. One chapter only relating to the Internees.dunera, hay internment camp, books, history, local -
Clunes Museum
Map - CLUNES MAP SHOWING STREETS AND LOT NUMBERS
PURCHASED FROM DONORMAPS, PARISH OF CLUNES, CLUNES TOWNSHIPCLUNES TOWNSHIP AND STREETSlocal history, document, maps, clunes township -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - Fan, not known
Purchased by Valda ArrowsmithLadies fan with bone ribs with linen covering which has a French scene painted on it. There is gold floral design on the bone ribs and right hand side bottom rib. Left hand bottom rib is missing.'Rormalla' Juego de la Gallimitacostume accessories, female -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Leather dress, C1979
Purchased in Europe in the 1970sSleeveless light brown leather dress. there is a zip down the front and an attached belt which has metal studs and a gold coloured metal buckle in the frontcostume, female -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Pantyhose
Purchased and donated by donorOne pair of black Andersons. Shiny Shapes Pantyhose, with control brief and cotton gusset. Colour 'Nearly Black', size Tall.Andersonscostume, female -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Coat, 1967
Purchased by donor 1967Full length camel coloured suede coat. Trimmed with cream coloured lambs wool around sleeves, hem, neck and front edges. lined with taupe silk lining. Hand cut and craftsman made by Knight Taylors Ltd Invercargill New Zealand Knight Taylors Ltd Craftman guarantee individually craftsman cut from finest New Zealand pelts hand selected cutter Sylvia Johston crafted by Jean Doherty 2/4102 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Postcards Booklet, Cairo Postcard Trust, 12 Cairo Postcard Trust, 1914 - 1915
Postcards purchased by WW1 troopsPostcards purchaseed by WW1 troops sent back to Australia12 Cairo Postcard Trust cardsThe Cairo Postcard Trust Corio Le Caire - Various views of Cairo -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Costume - Costume - Woolen Bathers, 1940-1959
Purchased from a market in Warrnabool.Black woollen (men's) skirted bathers with appliqued logo, self-fabric belt loops, white stripe down each side. -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Container - Biscuit Tin, Swallow and Ariell Centenary, Gadsden's, 1854-1954 Swallows Centenary Gift Box, 1954
Purchased on eBay by David THOMPSONDark blue, decorative commemorative tin with lid, to mark Swallow and Ariell centenary '1854-1954 Swallows Centenary Gift Box'industry - food, swallow & ariell ltd -
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum
Machine - Sewing Machine, 1960
Purchased in 1960 as "state of the art"1960 Singer sewing machine Model 411. Spare bobbins, needles, lubricant etc included. Manual also included. Still in perfect condition and working order Machine case in good condition made of wood.model number not visable any longer . In instruction book it indicates model no 411 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Tea Cosy Cover, not known
Purchased by Valda Arrowsmith for collectionOval shape embroidered flowers in centre, crochet edge all around tea cosy covernonemanchester, table linen -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Flour Scoop
Purchased by a member to add to the collectionGreen plastic kitchen scoopdomestic items, food preparation