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Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Stereograph, The Rose Stereographs, Melbourne, Sydney, Wellington and London, 16,300 Bird's-Eye View of Paris, France, Copyright 1912
One of two sets of stereographs donated by the O'Beirne family along with a stereoscope for viewing (Stereoscope is Registration no. 2014-51).Stereograph of two black and white images. Images show bridges over the River Seine. Eiffel Tower in background.16,300. BIRD'S-EYE VIEW OF PARIS, FRANCE, and Seven Bridges Over the Seine from Spire / of St. Gervais Church. Eiffel Tower in Distance.stereographs -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document, Plan of Subdivision - Golden Wood Estate, Ringwood, Victoria - 1964
City of Ringwood drawing No.520 dated October 1964, for construction of Jeffrey Drive, Ronald Street, Golden Grove, Gilda Court and Jennifer Court, off Mullum Mullum Road, Ringwood.Consulting Engineers: Geoffrey C. Bird, 483 Collins Street, Melbourne (Tel) 62 1517. Principal: Commerce and Commission Victoria P/L. -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Newsletter, Newsletter, No. 179 March 2008
Contents: • Next meeting, guest speaker; Harold Bird AOM: An Illustrated Talk on AOS6 and the Bird Family Orchard • Annual General Meeting • AOS6 and the Bird Family Orchard • Opening of the Viewing Platform at Kangaroo Ground • Centenary of Women’s Suffrage in Victoria • Eltham’s Homeless by Sue Law • Shillinglaw Family History • More Coming Events The Shire of Eltham Historical Society was formed in October 1967. The first newsletter of the Society was issued May 1978 and has been published continuously ever since on a bi-monthly basis. With the cessation of the Shire of Eltham in late 1994, the Society's name was revised to Eltham District Historical Society and this name first appeared with issue No. 103, July 1995. The collection of the Society's newsletters provides a valuable resource on the history of the Society's activities, office bearers and committee members, guest speakers and subjects of historical interest pertinent to the former Shire of Eltham and the Eltham District.A4 photocopied newsletter distributed to membersnewsletter, eltham district historical society, shire of eltham historical society -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Newspaper - Newspaper - Portland Observer 150th Celebration Supplement, n.d
Printed supplement promoting events of Portland's 150th Celebrations, November 17 - Dececember 1, 1984, also lists history of Portland settlement and other facts. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Booklet - Booklet - Information Guide Shire of Portland 1984-85, n.d
Twenty page booklet, white 'shiny' cardboard cover with blue printing and Victoria 150th logo and shire of Portland logo. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Media Release - Construction of Alcoa 1981, 15/06/1981
Media release from Alcoa of Australia re construction of smelter in Portland. Two quarto size white sheets of paper with black printing, stapled together top left corner. Heading on page 1 printed in blue. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book - Book Publication - 1984 150th Anniversary of Portland, 1984
A4 size publication 'Portland', made for 1984 150th Anniversary of Portland as Victoria's first permanent settlement. Covers cardboard, content, coloured photographs with black text. Front cover has photographs with black text. Front cover has photographs of Kingsley, historic painting, harbour at sunset, lifesavers, oil rig and yachts Henty Beach; with red border. Back Cover: Glenelg river -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Pamphlet - Pamphlet - Brochure Portland Pioneer Week, November 1994, Nov-94
Aqua with black print, quarto folded in half pamphlet. Printed on both sides. Promoting Portland Pioneer week, November 1994. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Programme - Program / Souvenir - Port of Portland official opening 1960, c. 1960
'Bower Bird' Museum, HeywoodA4 souvenir and programme, for the Port of Portland official opening 19 November 1960. Cover coloured, shiny, front cover has artist's impression of ultimate development of Port and two photos of cargo being loaded on ships. Back cover coloured artist's impression of super tanker under construction at Whyalla. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Plan - Plan - Parking Plans Edgar Street Heywood, n.d
'Bower Bird' Museum, HeywoodParking plan for Edgar Street Heywood. Angle parking.Front: Back - 'Parking Heywood' - Red Pen -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Pamphlet - Pamphlet - Welcome to Heywood, Jul-74
Bower Bird Museum, Heywood.Trifold brochure, blue on white. 'Welcome to Heywood'. Produced by Heywood Apex club. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Booklet - Booklet - Pasture Improvement in the Shire of Portland 1916, 1961
'Bower Bird' Museum, HeywoodSixteen page booklet on pasture improvement in the shire of Portland. Black printing and black and white photo on cream paper. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Pamphlet - Brochure - Portland, n.d
'Bower Bird', Museum, HeywoodFull-colour, tri fold brochure promoting Portland. Anderson Point light house on front cover, Glenelg river and map of Victoria on reverse. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Booklet - Promotional booklet for Portland 1991, Welcome To Portland 1991, 1991
'Bower Bird' Museum - HeywoodPromotional booklet. 'Welcome to Portland'. Light blue cover, photo of lighthouse on front, Portland Aluminium on back cover. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Pamphlet - Souvenir Booklet - Combined Church Services in Heywood For 1953 Queens Coronation, 1953
'Bower Bird' Museum, HeywoodEight page souvenir booklet. Combined Church services in Heywood to celebrate the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Pale mint Green cardboard cover with gold printing and blue and white phto of Queen Elizabeth II on front cover, 'Guardian' print on stamp on back cover. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Document - Message from the Shire president, Heywood, Victoria, 1994
'Bower Bird' Museum, HeywoodSingle page document, folded in three for posting. Message from 'Shire' President regarding restructure of local Government in Victoria. Shire of Heywood - Regarding restructure, 1994Front: Back - Label with 'Savill VAM and GJ Estate' Smith Street Heywood 3304 - printed on itgovernment restructure, heywood, portland, glenelg shire -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Poster - Poster - 1984 Portland 150th celebration poster, 1984
Bower Bird Museum, Heywood.1984 Portland 150th celebration poster- blue background, silver printing and images. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Administrative record - Parking Plans, Edgar Street Heywood, n.d
'Bower Bird' Museum, HeywoodParking plan for Edgar Street Heywood- Parallel Parking -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Booklet - Booklet - Program Tyrendarra Show 1990, 1990
'Bower Bird' Musum, HeywoodProgram for Tyrendarra 73rd Annual show, 1990 yellow cardboard cover, with black printing. Photo of horse and rider jumping rail fence. On front cover. Back cover has postal details and 55c stamp. Entry form loose inside program. Admittance ticket stapled inside front cover.Front: Back - 'Mrs Savill Bowerbird Museum Heywood 3304' - Written in blue pen -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Pamphlet - Brochure - Lake Condah History Walk, Mar-88
'Bower Bird' Museum, HeywoodPale yellow with brown print brochure. A3 size, folded in half, men tri-fold, Lake Condah History walk. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Pamphlet - Pamphlet - Glenelg Shire Services, n.d
'Bower Bird' Museum, Heywood8 page pale yellow with black print - pamphlet detailing Glenelg shire services. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Souvenir Flag Pennant - Royal visit souvenir 1954, 1954
Bower Bird Museum HeywoodPale coloured fabric triangular pennant. Border purple shading to white. Coloured, oval - shaped paper depiction of Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II attached to pennant. Surmounted by a crown painted in purple and white. Underneath 'Our glorious Queen'. Royal visit souvenir 1954, in purple and white. -
Orbost & District Historical Society
table linen, Bird, Mrs Jean W, early 20th century
These cloths were embroidered by Mrs J.W. Bird of Orbost for her daughter's trousseau. Hilda Bird, the only daughter of Mr and Mrs J.W. Bird married Mr. John Russell of Caulfield in April 1940. Jane Annie (Jean) Herbert married John Whitney Bird on December 18 1902. she was a long-time member of the St James Church of England choir and a very keen tennis player. she died in 1953. (ref, Mary Gilbert - "Personalities and Stories of The Early Orbost District")This item has aesthetic significance and shows the needlework skill of the women of the early settler families.Two white linen cloths with drawn thread work and embroidery in white. 1582.2 has a fringed edge. 1582.1 has a crocheted edge. -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Animal specimen - Musk Duck, Trustees of the Australian Museum, 1860-1880
This particular Musk Duck is a female specimen. This is ascertained through the lack of a large bulbous lobe of skin hanging under the bill. This particular duck has a much smaller lobe on the underside of its bill which is only visible when close. The name Musk Duck comes from the strong musk odour produced from a gland on the rump of the bird. These ducks are found only in Australia, in south-western and south-eastern mainland and in Tasmania. They prefer to reside in locations which have deep water and plenty of aquatic vegetation. This specimen is part of a collection of almost 200 animal specimens that were originally acquired as skins from various institutions across Australia, including the Australian Museum and the National Museum of Victoria, as well as individuals such amateur anthropologist Reynell Eveleigh Johns between 1860-1880. These skins were then mounted by members of the Burke Museum Committee and put-on display in the formal space of the Museum’s original exhibition hall where they continue to be on display. This display of taxidermy mounts initially served to instruct visitors to the Burke Museum of the natural world around them, today it serves as an insight into the collecting habits of the 19th century. This specimen is part of a significant and rare taxidermy mount collection in the Burke Museum. This collection is scientifically and culturally important for reminding us of how science continues to shape our understanding of the modern world. They demonstrate a capacity to hold evidence of how Australia’s fauna history existed in the past and are potentially important for future environmental research. This collection continues to be on display in the Museum and has become a key part to interpreting the collecting habits of the 19th century.A large duck with a sooty-brown plumage and paler brown colouring on the stomach and areas of the neck. This bird stands with its head turned to look over its right shoulder. The eyes are made of brown coloured glass. The legs on the Musk Duck are positioned towards the far back of the stocky body and the feet are webbed. This enables the duck to swim but provides a clumsy gait. The bill of this Musk Duck is dark grey and the tail feathers are positioned in a fan-shape.Paper tag reading "9a Musk Duck. See Catalogue, page, 39."taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, duck, musk duck, aquatic, biziura lobata -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Animal specimen - New Holland Honeyeater, 1860-1880
The New Holland Honeyeater can be found throughout southern Australia, from about Brisbane, Queensland to just north of Perth, Western Australia. They are native to Australia and are named after Australia's first name (new Holland). This specimen is mounted correctly but looks different to the typical images of this bird because it is a younger New Holland Honeyeater and is; therefore, brown in colour instead of the typical black. This specimen is part of a collection of almost 200 animal specimens that were originally acquired as skins from various institutions across Australia, including the Australian Museum in Sydney and the National Museum of Victoria (known as Museums Victoria since 1983), as well as individuals such as amateur anthropologist Reynell Eveleigh Johns between 1860-1880. These skins were then mounted by members of the Burke Museum Committee and put-on display in the formal space of the Museum’s original exhibition hall where they continue to be on display. This display of taxidermy mounts initially served to instruct visitors to the Burke Museum of the natural world around them, today it serves as an insight into the collecting habits of the 19th century.This specimen is part of a significant and rare taxidermy mount collection in the Burke Museum. This collection is scientifically and culturally important for reminding us of how science continues to shape our understanding of the modern world. They demonstrate a capacity to hold evidence of how Australia’s fauna history existed in the past and are potentially important for future environmental research. This collection continues to be on display in the Museum and has become a key part to interpreting the collecting habits of the 19th century.The Young New Holland Honeyeater is brown in colouring and has grey glass eyes (like this one) while adults are black and white with white eyes. Both have a large yellow wing patch and yellow sides on the tail. It has a small white ear patch, a thin white whisker at the base of the bill. This honeyeater is an active bird, and rarely sits still long enough to give an extended view. Sexes are similar in looks, but females are slightly smaller in size.taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, new holland honeyeater, brown, black, yellow, australia, new holland -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Magazines - "The Bird Lover" 1960 - 1968, The Gould League of Bird Lovers of Victoria Volumes XIII to XXI
The Gould League is an independent not-for-profit organisation celebrating 100+ years of environmental and sustainability education. Formed in 1909 and set up to prevent bird egg collecting and to educate for the protection of Australian birds,School children in the Kiewa Valley belonged to the Gould League of Victoria and were educated in not only the conservation of but also the identification and habits of bird species in the area and beyond.9 soft coloured cover magazines of 31 pages held by 2 staples. Each includes coloured and black and white photos.australian birds, gould league of victoria, bird lovers -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Trench Art
Large brooch made from base of 1915 18 pounder shell case. In centre, from where fuze removed, is a 35 mm picture of a water bird. On back is a pin to attach to clothing.On back: 18 PR, 1915, CF, F, K, 2, 16, A, YRY -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Textile - Doily, Captain Cook's Cottage, c. 1934
This doily is typical of items of household linen in popular use in the 19th and early-to-mid 20th centuries. It was a tradition for brides to have a 'glory box' containing linen and embroidered and crocheted articles to take to their new home. The featured image of Captain Cook's Cottage suggests that the doily was embroidered around the time of the transfer of the cottage in Melbourne. The cottage was constructed in 1755 in England and was brought to Australia in 1934 and installed in the Fitzroy Gardens, Melbourne. In the Words of donor, Betty Stone, … “These crocheted and embroidered articles cover a period of three generations- ie. Sarah (nee Chamberlain) Lees, Ann (nee Lees) Dale, and Daisy Elvena (nee Dale) Welsh. All three were accomplished needlewomen; also, both Sarah Lees (born 1844) and her daughter, Ann (b 1865) crocheted a wide variety of articles for use in their homes. A few examples of these items have survived the years.” (NOTE: For additional information please refer to my book Pioneer and Places- A History of Three Warrnambool Pioneering Families ie. Chamberlain, Dale and Lees families)This item is associated with the Warrnambool pioneer families of Chamberlain, Dale and Lees. These families are listed in the Pioneers' Register for Warrnambool Township and Shire, 1835-1900, published by A.I.G.S. Warrnambool Branch. The item is a fine example of 1930's needlework.Doily, ovate in shape. White cotton embroidered with a cottage scene and named "Captain Cook's Cottage"; the image includes flowers, trees and a bird. The edge is crocheted. Part of the Chamberlain Dale Lees Collection. Embroidered on doily "Captain Cook's Cottage"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, great ocean road, chamberlain family, dale family, lees family, betty stone, warrnambool pioneer, warrnambool genealogy, wangoom, chamberlain dale lees collection, glory box, doily, embroidery, needlework, crochet, handmade, craft, manchester, linen, haberdashery, captain cook's cottage -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The Emu Vol 5
This item is from the ‘Pattison Collection’, a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art, and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the lack of financial support led the WMI in 1911 to ask the City Council to take it over. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Library as it was then called. When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Ralph Pattison. Eventually the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. RALPH ERIC PATTISON Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 Pattison accepted a position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council. His huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower area of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine, and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave during 1942 to 1945 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. The Emu Vol 5 - 1905-6 A Quarterly Magazine to popularise the Study and Protection of Native Birds Editors A J Campbell and C F Belcher Publisher: Walker May & Co Date: 1906Label on spine with typed text RA 598.2050 EMU Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Libraryshipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, warrnambool, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, great ocean road, the emu vol 5, a j campbell, c f belcher -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - GUINEY COLLECTION: LETTER, 3 October 1930
Document. Typed letter from E.G.Ham, Secretary of the Bendigo Agricultural and Horticultural Society, advertising recipient of inclusion of Leg Bands for exhibition birds for upcoming competition. Letter dated 3 October 1930.document, memo, letter