The Royal Readers had been prepared especially for Victorian schools and featured some Australian content. The authors made great use of the natural world as well as incidents and common daily events to attract children to the stories. Teachers were encouraged to teach children not only the 'art of reading' but also a 'love of reading'. Illustrations were used effectively to attract children 'through the eye' to the stories and to help them understand same. They were used extensively in Victorian schools as well as in other states. However, during the 1890s and especially the early 1900s, governments came under increasing pressure to change the reading books again because these books did not reflect the rapid scientific advances in the 1890s. Royal Readers date quickly when a new syllabus was introduced in 1905. Education materials were to be relevant to children's daily lives with a demand for greater local content. (info. from http://education.qld.gov.au)This book as an example of school work in the early 20th century. It reflects the the way reading was taught, to young children in Victoria. It reflects the changes in education in East Gippsland and is a useful comparison tool for literacy teaching. A small book with a blue fabric cover. It is titled Royal Readers No V1 and is a part of a series of Royal Readers.inside cover - E.A. Stephenson, Longford.education-texts schools-reading royal-readers

Rectangular calculating instrument with (1) 'hinged lid' fitted with circular rotating dial for setting/reading altitude, speed, distance and temperature, (2) notebook inside lid, (3) circular dial with perspex cover, beneath which is (4) graph chart, moveable up-and-down by means of rotating knob on side of device. Curved brackets and elasticized straps on back for strapping onto pilot's leg.R.A.A.F. Ident. No. G6B/145 Serial No. WG/2233 COMPUTER NAVIGATIONAL Mk. III D. (Other inscriptions including instructions for use and scales for various measurements) "AB" hand written on strap (owner's initials?)

Port of Portland Authority archivesFront: (no inscriptions) Back: MR K.S. ANDERSON Chairman of PHT/ SIR HENRY BOLTE, Premier/ SIR DALLAS BROOKS, Governor of Victoria at official Opening Ceremony 19/11/1960 (pencil, lower left and lower edge)port of portland archives, k s anderson, henry bolte, dallas brooks, celebration, 1960

Postcard print showing a Woolrich Service Car with a board attached reading Sassafras & Olinda. George Woolrich started a passenger car service in 1917 with his son Jim. George Woolrich is the driver and his wife Kate Woolrich nee Hand (daughter of early settler Thomas Hand of Kalorama) is seated in the back. The photo would have been taken between 1917 and 1921.service car, woolrich, george woolrich, kate woolrich, kate hand, car, olinda, sassafras

Black and white photograph. White edges. Man sitting in bush town playing concertina. Peter Ellis. Back of photo reads: 7953 117 57 06 171. back of photo also has a small piece of note paper attached to it reading: Peter Ellis playing bush tunes on a concertina, Mandarang Orchids and Arts Show, 3rd October 1986 Photo by Bendigo Advertiser.photo, individual, peter ellis

Page turners were used in churches and synagogues to read Holy books, to turn pages in huge manuscripts and books (and later newspapers) as well as open double pages without a sharp knife (letter openers). This was from the home of W.J. Sebire in Wandin.A highly polished cream coloured long vintage celluloid page turner used for reading. It has a curved round ended long smooth blade which is paler than the darker short round pointed handle. Both sections have small dark brown fine floral designs on one side. There is a 3mm crack all round near where the handle meets the blade. On one side only are small dark brown floral patterns on the handle and one on the blade.page turners, holy books, celluloid

Black and white postcard showing slab bark house belonging to Northrope family. Photograph shows Mr Northrope sitting in front reading a newspaper, Mrs Northrope sitting in a chair, young mother and baby in doorway, boy with dog on grass. Climbing rose over window. Bark roofing overhanging wall held down with logs. All glass windows. Lake Bunga VictoriaThe Homestead Lake Bunga Vicgenealogy, historic site, houses, settlement

Geoffrey Blainey was the first Chancellor of the University of Ballarat (now Federation University Australia). In 2010 the supervised reading room and special collections in the E.J. Barker Library were named the 'Geoffrey Blainey Research Centre". A number of photographs of Geoffrey Blainey and others during the launch of the Geoffrey Blainey Research Centre, and order of proceedings for the E.J.Barker Library, Friday, August, 2010 .1) Invitations to the refurbished University of Ballarat, including the Geoffrey Blainey Research Centre, 20/08/2010 .2) Invitations to the refurbished University of Ballarat, including the Geoffrey Blainey Research Centre, 20/08/2010 geoffrey blainey, geoffrey blainey research centre, e.j. barker library, clare gervasoni, verna barry, carole seymour, library, invitation

Would have been used in electrical engineering laboratory experiments. Slip inside of lid indicates that the instrument would have been checked at times for accuracy of readings. This was checked and passed on 28 November 1959.Wattmeter, portable, in varnished wood case with leather strap handle. Hinged lid with calibration chart inside the lid. Range - 0 to 1.5. Voltage ranges: 150v; 300v; 600vSerial No 2927 Dated: 28/11/58 Signature: J J Abbott A J William Electrical Instruments, Melbourne, C.1. Dymo tape on front side: WATTMETER 0 - 1.5 kwwattmeter, portable, electrical engineering, experiments, dynamometer type, scientific instrument

Panel from the exhibition held to celebrate the College's 70th anniversary in 2012. Photograph: Principal Abraham Chowers and students reading bible stories, c. 1965. Please contact [email protected] to request access to this record.shakespeare grove, hebrew school, history, 2000s, founders

Sir Edward Mitchell was the chairman of the Edward Wilson trust, which enabled the building of the Braille Library during a time of great economic turbulence due to the last months of World War 1. This commemorative trowel was given to him in thanks for his (and the trust's support) of the project, which would ultimately provide a great resource to blinded soldiers who were prepared and able to learn Braille. In addition to the area housing the Braille collection itself, an entrance hall, reading room, secretarial office and hall also provided space for reading, administration of the collection and opportunities for social or recreational activities.1 silver plated trowel with handle inside boxPresented to Sir Edward Mitchell K.C., K.C.M.C. on the occasion of his laying the foundation stone of the new library for the Victorian Association of Braille Writers October 28th 1918. (Inside box lid: By Special Appointment Harrison Bros & Howson, Sheffield, England Cutlers to His Majesty)victorian association of braille writers, sir edward wilson

This document, from the "Publicity Committee" is a "special barometer reading" of the Interstate Rally Melbourne Committee. There is no year on the document. Its aim is to encourage members of MGC and MOK to attend. Contacts numbers are given for catering, accommodation, worship and social.Blue foolscap paper with black printing one side.mgc mok interstate rally melbourne, mrs j williams, mr k hocking, jean martin, beryl senior

Used for surveying classes at the Ballarat School of Mines.Telescope with cross hairs and stoidia wites. Internal focussing. Vertical tilt adjusted with vernier mocrometer screw mirror lid longitudinal bubble level. Pea bubble level on plate. Housed in wooden storage carry box. Fits tripod cat. no. 4118Serial number 67543 On box lid in white paing "L 6". In yellow paing "59". Inside box lid - Manufacturers label; grades table label, calibration label reading "instrument No 67 543, date 13.5.50" (ink faded) constant: +0.19 ft"dumpy, level, surveying, scientific instrument, e.r. watts & son ltd, ballarat school of mines

Trophy awarded to Gumleaf Playing Champion during annual Golden Wattle Festival (now defunct)The Golden Wattle Festival was held in Spring each year. This trophy is part of the memorabilia collection held by the society.Rectangular polished hardwood trophy awarded to individual winner of Gum Leaf Playing Championship. Trophy tapers from 4cm at base to 2 cm at top.Three plaques: Circular Golden Wattle Festival symbol sticker. Gold coloured metal gum leaf. Rectangular metal plaque reading "Australian Gumleaf Playing Championship, Golden Gumleaf Award, sponsored by Ampol, won by Les Hawthorne, Palm Beach Queensland 1978"trophy festival

Items souveniered by VX65555 GNR R.J Lee MM. Refer Cat No 1734 for service details also 728.2..1) Propaganda Pamphlet, in colour both sides, in Pidgin and Japanese showing a Japanese soldier sitting under a tree reading the pam. Titled TOK BILOG GAVMAN. .2) Japanese card size note, oval seal on one side, Japanese ancient depictions on a horse in red. .3) Pamphlet in Pidgin New Guinea, Native depiction of a head, Australian coat of arms with OL BOI HARIM TOK.documents -pamphlets, military history, propaganda, japanese

History and Beliefs of Jehovah's Witness Religious OrganisationThe Baker family lived in the Kiewa Valley. Their herd of 15 cows yielded an average of 5614 lbs. Milk 5.2% average test and 301.71 lbs. Butterfat in 273 days with allowances for junior cows in the year 1930-31 1. Book - 'Bible Readings for Home Circle' 1906 2. Book - 'Christ's Object Lessons' 3. 8 small folded papers each with a religious message 4. Certificate to Mr J. Baker presented by the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria re Dairy Herd in Oct. 1931 5. Certificate to L.A.C.I. G. Baker 49th Optl. Based Unit R.A.A.F. Shire of Yackandandah Feb. 1946baker family, kiewa valley, jehovah's witness, dairy farming

No dust cover. Front cover is light green. At the top of the cover is an illustration of three ships in black. Under the top illustration is the title of the book in black. In the center is an illustration of a boy and a girl sitting opposite each other, both reading books. At the foot of the cover is an illustration of an open book with a grape vine flowing across it. Underneath are the words 'Herbert Strang's Library in black. The title, author and publisher are in black on the spine.fictionMoby Dick is the story of a man, a ship and a whale. It is a classic novel that was originally written in 1851.moby dick, whale, whaling, whaling ship, herman melville, fiction

This is one of two books donated together and believed to have belonged to the Purvis family. The books were rescued from recycling. It has the name of C Purvis on the front endpaper. The other book from the same donor has the inscription "C. A. Purvis". The inscription on the back endpaper of the other book belonging to C. Purvis is of interest, '"Edith Fox, Gheringhap, 1879"' as it is earlier than the earliest journal in that book. Perhaps it is the birth date of Edith. It is also interesting that an notice was printed in the Geelong Advertiser in 1922 stating that Edith Susan Fox of Box Hill had an interest in land in Gheringhap. Gheringhap is a town on the Midland Highway, Victoria, 15 km northwest of Geelong, and 6.7 km southeast of Bannockburn.This is one of two journals of ladies' fashion, fancy work and stories that reflect the interests of the late 1800s. They are a useful source of historical information and the articles available for sale.The Ladies' Home Journal 1891- 95; a collection of women's journals in a burgundy hardcover book with a leather-bound spine and leather-reinforced corners. The journals are illustrated magazines and include fashion, fancy work and family reading, Published in Philadelphia, America by the Curtis Publishing Company. The binder was made by G Mercer, Geelong. A printed blue label is on the inside front cover. An inscription is on the corner of the front fly page.On spine: "THE LADIES' HOME JOURNAL" Within two concentric oval outlines "G. MERCER / GEELONG" and it nthe centre "BINDER" Handwritten in black pen and crossed out "E. F." Handwritten in blue pen "C. Purvis"flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, young ladies journal, ladies journal, women's journal, edith fox, gheringhap, fashion, fancy work, family reading, illustrated magazine, curtis publishing company, philadelphia, young ladies journal 1891-95, 1891-1895, purvis, g. mercer of geelong, stationery

Black and white copy of a photograph. McKenzie Street Methodist Church Choir circa 1940. The photo was taken inside the church, a sign reading Love never Faileth, God is love above the choir. Frank Hanley third row third from left. Frank's wife Ettie (nee Collins) in white hat in 2nd row fourth from left. The photo was copied by Jim Goodwin in March 1992.religions, christian, methodist

Formal photograph of four rows of school children sitting and standing upon stools with centre bottom row child holding blackboard reading 'Golden Square State School, Grade 4. One of nine photo's relating to WG Dahl. Biro caption 'Bottom Row Uncle Cyril' is not contemporary with photograph and probably refers to W G Dahl relative . Early 20 th century approx date.bendigo, education, golden square primary school

Harris collection, Leather bound photograph album containing 33 + 16 loose photographs in sepia & black & white and 1 black remembrance card for Maria Dowsey. Many photographs by Bendigo or Sandhurst photographers, some album pages decorated with coloured illustrations of flowers. Leather cover heavily embossed, pages gilt edged. Inscription in front reading E. E. Dowsey. Hare Street Echuca.Bendigo and Sandhurst Photographersphotograph, person, male/ female, bendigo-photographers-dowsey family history

Yields information about the View Point Ballarat service prior to 1960 and the Auxiliary Board used at the time.Digital Image of SEC tram No. 12, Wendouree Parade, probably at the Macarthur Street intersection, View Point prior to 1961 with the destination of City. Note Auxiliary Board reading, "Macarthur St via Ripon St" Photo Noel Reed via Carolyn Cleak 21/6/2010 (Trams Down Under email dated 21/6/2010). Use photo only with Noel Reed's OK.trams, tramways, view point, macarthur st, wendouree parade, tram 12

Graeme Butler & AssociatesProject FilesProvenance OrderBlack 4-Ring binder that includes research about, and an assessment of buildings previously graded B in the City of Kew Urban Conservation Study 1988 by Pru Sanderson Design Pty Ltd. The files were created by the heritage architect Graeme Butler and the paper files include maps, correspondence, title searches, readings, reviews of prior classifications, newspaper and journal articles, directories etc for each property assessed.graeme butler, heritage reviews - kew, 20 yarra street, 8 yarra street, 33 wills street, 25 wellington street, 11 wellington street, 118 walpole street, 84 walpole street, 83 walpole street, 63 walpole street, 52 walpole street, 51 walpole street, 14 vista avenue, 12 tara avenue, 89 studley park road, 75 studley park road, 44 studley park road, 25 studley park road, 13 studley avenue, 21 stoke avenue, 71 stevenson street, 34 stevenson street, 12 stevenson street, 36 stawell street, 11 second avenue, 3 second avenue, 2 second avenue, 34 rowland street, 21 redmond street, 11 redmond street, 16 queen street, 27 princess street, 82 molesworth street, 28 miller grove, 26 miller grove, 24 miller grove, 24 milfay avenue, 8 milfay avenue, 4 merrion grove, 25 mary street, 24 lister avenue, 2 john street, 9 hume street, 7 hume street, 24 howard street, 20 howard street, 19 howard street, 10 howard street, 2 howard street, 26 holroyd street, 12 holroyd street, 73 high street, 69 high street, 35 high street, 6 high street, 53 harp road, 6 gellibrand street, 48 foley street, 9 eglinton street, 25-27 edgecombe street, 21-23 edgecombe street, 5-7 edgecombe street, 23 dunlop avenue, 167 derby street, 8 denmark street, 1 denmark street, 2 daracomb avenue, 2 danielle place, 340 cotham road, 294 cotham road, 241 cotham road, 221-229 cotham road, 208 cotham road, 193 cotham road, 180 cotham road, 171 cotham road, 167 cotham road, 161 cotham road, 135-137 cotham road, 46 clyde street, 4 cameron court, 1291 burke road, 1223 burke road, 1205 burke road, 5 bowen street, 35-37 belford road, 389 barkers road, 387 barkers road, 311 barkers road, 231 barkers road, 83-85 barkers road, 15 adeney avenue, 6 a'beckett streetgraeme butler, heritage reviews - kew, 20 yarra street, 8 yarra street, 33 wills street, 25 wellington street, 11 wellington street, 118 walpole street, 84 walpole street, 83 walpole street, 63 walpole street, 52 walpole street, 51 walpole street, 14 vista avenue, 12 tara avenue, 89 studley park road, 75 studley park road, 44 studley park road, 25 studley park road, 13 studley avenue, 21 stoke avenue, 71 stevenson street, 34 stevenson street, 12 stevenson street, 36 stawell street, 11 second avenue, 3 second avenue, 2 second avenue, 34 rowland street, 21 redmond street, 11 redmond street, 16 queen street, 27 princess street, 82 molesworth street, 28 miller grove, 26 miller grove, 24 miller grove, 24 milfay avenue, 8 milfay avenue, 4 merrion grove, 25 mary street, 24 lister avenue, 2 john street, 9 hume street, 7 hume street, 24 howard street, 20 howard street, 19 howard street, 10 howard street, 2 howard street, 26 holroyd street, 12 holroyd street, 73 high street, 69 high street, 35 high street, 6 high street, 53 harp road, 6 gellibrand street, 48 foley street, 9 eglinton street, 25-27 edgecombe street, 21-23 edgecombe street, 5-7 edgecombe street, 23 dunlop avenue, 167 derby street, 8 denmark street, 1 denmark street, 2 daracomb avenue, 2 danielle place, 340 cotham road, 294 cotham road, 241 cotham road, 221-229 cotham road, 208 cotham road, 193 cotham road, 180 cotham road, 171 cotham road, 167 cotham road, 161 cotham road, 135-137 cotham road, 46 clyde street, 4 cameron court, 1291 burke road, 1223 burke road, 1205 burke road, 5 bowen street, 35-37 belford road, 389 barkers road, 387 barkers road, 311 barkers road, 231 barkers road, 83-85 barkers road, 15 adeney avenue, 6 a'beckett street