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Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of 11 Colour Print/s, Bill Davis, mid 1980's to 1990
Set of 11 colour prints of Melbourne trams and locations during the mid 1980's to 1990, Photos not well focused. .1 - trams 782, 259 and 2002 out the front of South Melbourne Depot .2 - 979 and 888 at ditto .3 - 888 .4 - 975 and two other W's at Preston Depot .5 - 2001 - Burwood Road on a Special, near Hawthorn Bridge. .6 - ditto .7 - 968, Kingsway, South Melbourne near Sturt St .8 - 861 ditto .9 - 881 outbound St Kilda Road .10 - 900 and W2 442 (Restaurant tram 1) at Acland St terminus. .11 - 913, inbound Glenhuntly Road, on the east side of Glenhuntly Station. Features advertisements on trams for: Triple FM Radio, Bank of Melbourne, Space Deamons Printed on Kodak, Fujichrome or Konica paper.trams, tramways, ptc, south melbourne depot, preston depot, burwood rd, kingsway, st kilda rd, acland st, glenhuntly rd, tram 782, tram 259, tram 2002, tram 2001, tram 979, tram 888, tram 975, tram 968, tram 861, tram 881, tram 900, tram 442, tram 913 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Film - Microfiche, Nova Micrographics, "Former SECV drawings c1900-1971", early 1990's
Yields information about the drawings that were transferred to the Public Records Office Ballarat following closure of the Ballarat Tramways and the demise of the SECV itself. Provides information about the BTPS / BTM microfilm holdings., Yields information about the drawings that were transferred to the Public Records Office Ballarat following closure of the Ballarat Tramways and the demise of the SECV itself. Provides information about the BTPS / BTM microfilm holdings.Set of 82 microfiche of SECV drawings, loaned from the Public Records Office, titled "Former SECV drawings c1900-1971", made by Nova Micrographics, North Carlton, early 1990's. First sheet is the PRO index sheet prior to the listing of the microfiche on a separate copy - see Reg Item 4306. Each Microfiche has the heading "Ballarat Tramways - Public Records Office, Ballarat, "Former SECV drawings c1900-1971" and Fiche No on the right hand edge. Each fiche contained within a separate plastic envelope. Two other copies made, one held by the PRO Melbourne and one in Ballarat. For Listing of Drawings see File "List of PROV Microfilmed SEC drawings" in the BTM Management System. Copy of correspondence c2000, with the PRO what had been done etc, see the related files entry - BTM4307doc.pdf.trams, tramways, drawings, public records office, pro, sec -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Book - Cooking, Good Housekeeping's Home Preserving, 1953
Women preserved fruits to make jams, jellies, marmalade, pickles by bottling and canning as part of their housework duties in the 1950's.The women whose husbands worked on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme were not permitted to work for the State Electricity Commission of Victoria, the expectation at the time being to work at home as mothers and housewives. This book describes one of their 'duties'.Coloured paper cover showing, on the front, fruit and jars with oranges being cut and fruit cooking, on the back. The title is across the top in black and then red. The book contains 28 pages and consists of recipes with illustrations. preserving. bottling. canning. housework. women's work. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - JACKET, BATTLE DRESS, c.1916
Worn by S J KIRKHAM No 685 1st Pioneers 8th Battalion. Refer cat No 1281 for his service history.Kahki Battle Dress Jacket issued in WW1.australia, military uniform, armed forces, costume, male -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED
Photo relates to Beryl Grimshaw (Morrel) Ron Morrell, Cat No,s 306, 315, 316, 304P, 305P, 312.Heavy glass frame with thick timber backboard (smaller than glass) joined together with 4 metal screws. Beige mount. Hand tinted photo, 3/4 length portrait of female in a nurse's uniform, blue dress, white apron, sleeves, collar & veil. Red cross on apron bib & veil. Blue armband.photography - photographs, frame accessories, trades - carpentery -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image, Diamond Valley News, Alfred Stephen Cattanach, Chemist, Watsonia, 1960o
A. S. Cattanach owned the pharmacy at 77 Old Greensborough Road (now Watsonia Road). These advertisements are from 1960 and 1973.Scanned images of two advertisements, with notes.pharmacies, alfred stephen cattanach, watsonia road watsonia -
Greensborough Historical Society
Business card, Doctors Hansen and Boucher - Dentist Business Card, 1991_
Appointment card from Dr. Ian R. Hanson and Dr. John S. Boucher, Dentists of 23 Grimshaw StreetBusiness card printed in black on white card.Handwritten appointment and phone number on back.ian r. hanson, john s. boucher, grimshaw street greensborough -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland Butter Factory, M. E. Andrews, n.d
The Portland Butter Factory opened in a new building 1935 on the Heywood Road. The opening of the building was attended by K. S. AndersonBlack and white photo of the Portland butter factory. Timber building, split level, large brick tapered chimneyBack: 'Butter Factory Portland' - handwritten in black ink Round purple stamp 'PRINTED BY M.E. ANDREWS PORTLAND'portland industry, dairy, trade -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1930s
This photo was taken by Gilbert Rogers, a well known local photographer of the day. Note that the inscription says MacKenzie Fall with no "s".Photo shows a large group (twenty two people) posed on rocks at the base of a large waterfall (MacKenzie Falls)."Mackenzie Fall Rogers 1(?)12" inscibed lower right of photo.scenery, mackenzie falls -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photograph - Mrs Claire Roper, 1956
This photograph was typical of the mid 1900's when photography was in the hands of the professional artist for important events, be they family or public occasions. This photograph holds and protects from ageing, part of a very significant occasion, the 90th birthday photograph of the matriarch Claire Roper, one of the founding grazier families from Tawonga within the Kiewa Valley This photograph therefore hold a very historical significance and has good exhibition value. This black and white photograph was professionally taken on Kodak paper in the time of the Australian Melbourne Olympics 1956. See KVHS 0092 for frame.On back of photograph "KODAK official sponsor of the Olympic Games" Underneath the symbolic rings of the Olympic Federationphotograph of early 1900's kiewa valley pioneer, the roper family, claire roper, pioneer family, cattle, bogong high plains -
The Foundling Archive
35mm Photographic negatives
This series (0004.01.01 - 0004.01.10) forms part of the 'Jack' Collection. This series depicts aspects of Australian life and recreation in the 1940's. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, D. Walker photographer, Victory Hall 1987, 1987
The Victory Hall, Tatura, was opened on 9 March 1926 by the Governor General Lord Stonehaven. The architect was Mr A. S. Eggleston.Black and white photograph of Victory Hall Hogan Street Tatura 1987on back: Victory Hall Tatura 1987lord stonehaven, a. s. eggleston, victory hall tatura -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Under the Water Under the Wire and the Men who sank the Sydney, 2017/2018
Fact based story that deals with German U-Boat 862's journey from Norway around to Indonesia and Australia.Black Paperback with sun rays coming from the ocean surface in bluegrahame wilson, u-boat, syndey -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Japanese Internee Daie Okuda and son Akira
Japanese Internee Daie Okuda with his son Akira who was born in Camp 4. Photograph taken in 1960's.Black and white photograph depicting Daie Okuda and son Akira.photograph, people -
Clunes Museum
Photograph, PURCELL, ROGER, COPIES 1996
GEORGE PERRY'S GENERAL STORE WAS SITUATED IN CRESWICK ROAD. CLUNES, PRESENT SITE OF THE LATE BRENDA TREMBATH 'S HOUSE..1 ORIGINAL SEPIA POSTCARD PHOTOGRAPH OF GEORGE PERRY'S GENERAL PRODUCE STORE IN CRESWICK ROAD, CLUNES POSTAGE STAMP AFFIXED, ONE PENNY .2.3 BLACK AND WHITE COPIES OF THE ABOVE PHOTOGRAPH PRINTED ON GLOSS PHOTOGRAPHIC PAPER .4.5.6 BLACK AND WHITE COPIES OF THE ABOVE PHOTOGRAPH PRINTED ON MATTE PHOTOGRAPHIC PAPER .7 Supplementary FileAddressed to; Mrs. Perry Creswick Road, Clunes Postmarked Jan 15 1907 Handwritten date 12/1/07 "Dear Grandma, I am sending you a post card view of your shop that Dada took. I hope you will like it and trust you are well, Muriel" (Written in black ink) local history, photography, photographs, shops george perry's general store, buildings -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Instrument - Realia, Surveying Level or Dummy level or Transit Level in case
Property of William Ernest Coward. Builder in stawell from 1915 - Mid 1960's. Used in Building setting levelsDark grey optical instument in case, with wooden tripodMiddleton & Co Pty Ltd Melbourne A.E. Parson Melbourne CM4/BB 1623 -
Malmsbury Historical Society
Photograph (Item), Boxing Day Parade, Malmsbury ca1988
People - "Slimmon ,D & B; Morgan, B; Castle, S; Hynan, Fr. J" Buildings - St John's Church -
National Wool Museum
Book, Sheep production
"Sheep production" - R V Diggins and C E Bundy 1958. Directed towards sheep production in the U S A.sheep - american sheep stations - management sheep breeding farming, sheep - american, sheep stations - management, sheep breeding, farming -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Textile - Doyley, circa 1910
Given to Pat Richardson by her mother Vera McDowell in 1980's and worked by her Grandmother, Martha Edwards in 1910Cream cotton doyley. Crochet in pineapple designdomestic items, table setting -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Container - Pill box, 1900 - 1950
Beecham's Pills were a commonly used 'cure all' from 1900 to 1950's. Box donated by Phyllis HookeRound wooden pill box. All surfaces except base paper covered. Top, yellow and red with black printing.|Round wooden pill box; all surfaces except base paper covered. Top yellow and red with black printing. Black and red decoration on sides.Beecham's Patent Pills. Price 2s 6d. sold by the proprietors St Helens Lancashire England|Beecham's Pills Melb. Vic.medicine, pharmacy -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Glass for eye bath
Part of collection of items used by W.R. Cruikshank from 1920-70's. Donated by Society member Peter SimmenauerOval shape glass pedestal eyebathmedicine, first aid -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Tool - Screwdriver
Tools used by Mrs Duncan's grandfather, when he was a carpenter on the clipper ship of the 1870's between England and Australia.Metal chisel London' pattern with wooden handletrades, carpentry -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Tool - Try Plane
Tools used by Mrs Duncan's grandfather, when he was a carpenter on the clipper ship of the 1870's between England and Australia.Large wooden plane.WBDtrades, carpentry -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Tool - Keyhole Saw
Tools used by Mrs Duncan's grandfather, when he was a carpenter on the clipper ship of the 1870's between England and Australia.Latge wooden handle with small metal saw.trades, carpentry -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article - Published Journal Article, Veronica Seton-Williams, A Proud Australian Archaeologist by RS Merrilees, 2013
Photocopies of pp17-22 of Buried History 2013 on Veronica Seton- Williamsnon-fictionaustralian archaeologist, seton-william margery veronica, merrilees robert, egypt -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Bloom's Reserve/Simpson's Reserve, 18/11/2022
Information regarding early Bloom's Reservenon-fictionInformation regarding early Bloom's Reservekift elwynne, reserve avenue mitcham no 29 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Literary work - Autobiography, John Malcolm WELLER, 1970
An excerpt from the autobiography written in the 1970's by John Malcolm WELLER. a guard in Camp 13 and Graytown in 1942-1945. Clear front, grey back and side plastic folder containing 8 sheets of an excerpt from the autobiography of John Malcolm WELLERon side: donors name and address; Record of "Saddler Weller army guard at Camp 13 and Graytown 1942-1945.john malcolm weller, saddler weller, camp 13 murchison, graytown internment camp, army guards internment camps -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society signs
Made by Bob Quincey. The first sign of the Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society after their move to Belgrave Heights in the 1990's.Two pieces of wood. One has the words "Southern Sherbrooke" written in black marker ink. The other says "Historical Society" in yellow paint. One sign says "Southern Sherbrooke" and the other "Historical Society". -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Decorative object - Framed, Samuel Thomas Gill, "Ballarat Post Office & Township from Government Enclosure", 1857
Ballarat's first post office was located in Ballarat East. The print is by S. t. Gill and depicts a busy street scene.Framed drawing - wooden frame with card backing and framing clips and foldout stand.ballarat, post office, gold fields, ballarat east -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph - Wynd and Cobain
Major cobain was Officer Commanding VMR Squadron, Sgt Wynd was Training Sergeant and S/Sgt Reynolds was Pay Sergeant.Colour photograph of Sergeant G. Wynd, Major F Cobain and Staff Sergeant D. Reynolds all of 8/13 Victorian Mounted Rifles at Dinner at Buna Barracks 25 May 1991.dinner, wynd, cobain, vmr