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Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, 44 Guildford Road Surrey Hills, 1940
This was the home of the Offszanka family from 1913; they came to Surrey Hills from Richmond. Carl Theodore Offszanka (1874-1944) was a furrier. Both he and his wife Ida, nee Schade, (1882-1963) were born in Germany. They married in Victoria in 1908. Their home was called 'Westfalia' (ref: 1919 electoral roll), presumably after the region in NW Germany. They had at least 4 children: Carl Bernard - b 1909 Marie Eliese - b 1910 Erna Helena - b 1913; d 1996 - listed at Guildford Road in electoral rolls. Bernard George - b 1914; d 1987 (Surrey Hills) - listed at Guildford Road in electoral rolls. The family were associated with Our Holy Redeemer and also donated class photos of the school to the collection. Carl and Ida are buried in Box Hill Cemetery (RC 032-0034). The semi-circular bay window is not original to the house. This home has had a 2nd storey added to it in late 1990s. According to a family descendant (REF: Email 1/8/20 from grandson) Carl Theodor Offszanka purchased the home in 1913 for £616. He also purchased the adjoining vacant block of land at 42 Guildford Road and ran a large orchard on it before later selling it. This appears to have been between 1920-1930. The family continued to occupy the house until after 1980 when Erna Helena and Bernard George are listed in the electoral rolls. Our property register lists Erna Helena Offszanka as the last member there. She died on 5 May 1996. Members of the Offszanka family lived in this property from its beginnings for more than 70 years. Such longstanding tenancy is unusual.Black and white photo of a timber Edwardian home at 44 Guildford Road Surrey Hills. The home has 2 bricks chimneys, a corrugated iron roof, timber fretwork to the verandah and a semi-circular bay window. The facade of the house is partially obscured by mature garden, possibly including large camellias, with rock-edged garden beds and a central path. The front fence is not visible.edwardian style, guildford road, offszanka family, carl theodor offszanka, ida schade (miss), carl bernard offszanka, bernard george offszanka, westfalia, ida offszanka (mrs), erna helena offszanka (miss), marie eliese offszanka (miss) -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, McGraw Hill Book Company Inc et al, Principles and Practice of Electrical Engineering, 1940
586 black, hardcovered book on Electrical Engineering. -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Print - SS ORUNGAL aground at Barwon Heads sketch, Print of pencil sketch by Tom Shield 1940, 1940
shipwreck at Barwon HeadsSS ORUNGAL shipwreckPencil sketch, post card and B&W photo of SS ORUNGAL agroundReverse - " NIL ".historical references -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, New Years Day District Annual Picnic, Yan Yean Reservoir, c.1940, c. 1940 (original)
Family names in photo include Stutchberry and JeffriesDigital image onlydistrict annual picnic, jeffries, new years day, stutchberry, yan yean reservoir, yarrambat, young -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Magazine - Magazine Article, Sweeneys; a home with a history, Nora Cooper, The Australian Home Beautiful; Vol. 18, No. 2, February 1, 1940
Article - "A home with a history" by Nora Cooper featuring Sweeney's Cottage at Culla Hill in Eltham, a pioneer settler of the district on pages 6-9 and 49-50Magazine missing cover (pages 1, 2, 51,52); p49/50 torn, several articles where pictures have been cut out or sectioned Dispay panel of a second copy of article pages adhered to boardaustralian home beautiful magazine, culla hill, eltham, houses, sweeney's cottage, sweeneys lane, thomas sweeney, display panel -
Park Orchards Community House
Photocopy, August 1940 inspection report by Army Signals Unit, of the Park Orchards Chalet and surrounding area, with view to hiring, 1940
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Federation University Historical Collection
Magazine - Booklet, Ballarat School of Mines Students' Magazine,1940
The Ballarat School of Mines was established in 1870. It is a predecessor institution of Federation University Australia.1. Soft covered, stapled magazine with yellow, red, green, black and white cover. 2. Soft covered, stapled magazine with yellow, red, green, black and white cover.The magazine has been signed by Shirly Bolan, Betty Delimo, Albert Stephen, Bessie Sargent, Sheila Moss, max coward, R. Rowlands, William Paterson, G. Wilson, D. Menhennet, Geoffrey Mounter, R. Monteirth, Maurice Collins, M. Hinch, G. Sutherland, Alan Kirsey, Joy Martin, Alan Gilpin, Colin Richardsballarat school of mines, ballarat gas company, owen's, tunbridge's, moss, gribbles, crockers, ballarat bitter, modern dairy, ballarat butter factory, middleton, literary society, boustead, sargeant, coward, martin, sheila moss, max coward -
National Wool Museum
Book, Pattern, Fashion and Knitting Patterns no. 7
This book was owned by the late Dr Elizabeth Kerr and was donated to the Museum by the executor of her estate, Margaret Cameron. It is an English periodical from Nov. 1965 containing knitting and sewing patterns for womens garments.FASHION and KNITTING / Patterns / NUMBER 7 / 2'6 / Wonderful / cut-out offers / A fur hat / for 26s. / Presents / to make / Sewing / and / knitting / fashionsknitting handicrafts - history sewing fashion, knitting, handicrafts - history, sewing, fashion -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Carton stored off-site, Parkwood Secondary College Uniforms and Year 12 badge
Carton labelled Parkwood SC uniforms.; 4341A Enveloped small square dark blue enamelled badge with insignia for Parkwood School with Year 12 written in white and gold lettering, gilt back with pin fastener, and fine felt edging around front. -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, International Library of Famous Literature Vol 12
This book was part of a large group of books referred to as the Pattison Collection, which belonged to the Warrnambool Public Library, part of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute. About RALPH ERIC PATTISON and the ‘PATTISON COLLECTION’ The ‘Pattison Collection’ is a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, 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 WMI was led to ask the City Council to take it over in 1911 due to a lack of financial support. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Public Library as it was then called. Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up a home in Warrnambool. In 1935 when Pattison accepted the 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 areas 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 from 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 NEW WARRNAMBOOL LIBRARY 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 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. 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. International Library of Famous Literature Vol 12 Edited by Richard Garnett Publisher: The Standard Date: 1900 Further Information: Selections from the World's Great Writers Ancient, Mediæval, and Modern, with Biographical and Explanatory Notes and Critical Essays by Many Eminent WritersThe label on the spine cover with typed text H808.8 GAR Paste down front end paper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service.flagstaff hil, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, international library of famous literature vol 12, richard garnett -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White - group cable tram employees 1940?
Photograph shows a group of three tramway inspectors, seven office or management staff, a grip man and conductor on a cable tram set possibly at ? depot prior to the closure of the cable system in October 1940. Related to Reg Item 6122, a large group photo taken with the same background location. The Poster see Reg Item 6368 contains this photo - "Official & Clerical Staff at Clifton Hill - last line to operate"Yields information about the type of uniforms or office clothing worn by cable tram staff prior to the closure of the cable tram system.Photograph - Black and White of a group of 12 cable tram employees - Inspectors, Office staff and crew 1940trams, tramways, cable trams, car houses, inspectors, grip men, conductors, clothing, suits, clifton hill -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, Herald Sun, "12 tram rides for a dollar", "Wilcox: The tube is on", 31/03/1969 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper Clipping - set of two adhered to a sheet of ruled quarto paper with punched holes on the left hand side. 1 - "12 tram rides for a dollar" - Herald newspaper 31/3/1969, written by Max Tomlinson about the introduction of the new "City Section Concession Card" on that day. Tells the story of a conductor, Mrs. Moore accidentally sold a book of 20 cards for $1 to a passenger. 2 - "Wilcox: The tube is on" - Herald newspaper 31/3/1969 - about a statement by the Minister for Transport on the HSV7-3DB TV programme "Meet the Press" - about the Melbourne underground loop.trams, tramways, tickets, railways, city section, melbourne -
Creswick Campus Historical Collection - University of Melbourne
Photograph - First group of Forestry School Students and staff standing on the grass in front of Tremearne House, 1910, V. S. F. 1909 - 12 Students
VSF students and staff R. G. Lindsay, W. H. Horn, J. Sampson, A. Warren, H. Felstead, (Nursery Supt.), N. L. Boston, A. Ken. Sepia photograph on cardboard mount of seven people standing on the grass in front of Tremearne House. The individuals are named at the bottom of the photograph, written in pen on the cardboard mount. L to R. R. G. Lindsay, W. H. Horn, J. Sampson, A. Warren, H. Felstead, (Nursery Supt.), N. L. Boston, A. Ken. On the rear of the cardboard mount: writing in greylead pencil; ? 4 students only:- viz Lindsay, Horn, Sampson, Warren. Writing in blue pen; V.F.S. 1909 - 12 Students. A typewritten label; Presented to the school by Mr W. H. Horn STUDENTS 1909 - 12. February 1971. Written in green lead pencil; Please return to CFEO, DE&R. 22/1/79 -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Images used for land sale promotion of Coleman's Heathmont Estate, looking across the estate from Canterbury Road, Heathmont towards Bedford Road on the far boundary. Sale 15/12/1923 by Public Auction
Catalogue card reads, "Coleman's Heathmont Estate 1923. 15/12/1923. Looking across the estate from Canterbury Rd. Bedford Rd. is seen on the far boundary." -
The Beechworth Burke Museum Research Collection
Card (Series) - Index Card, George Tibbits, 12 Hodge Street, Beechworth, 1976
George Tibbits, University of Melbourne. Faculty of Architecture, Building and Town & Regional PlanningIndex system that support the research for Beechworth : historical reconstruction / [by] George Tibbits ... [et al]Arranged by street names of BeechworthEach index card includes: street name and number of property, image of property, allotment and section number, property owners and dates of ownership, description of the property according to rate records, property floor plan with dimensions.beechworth, george tibbitsbeechworth, george tibbits -
Greensborough Historical Society
School Photograph - Digital Image, Watsonia High School WaHIGH 1972 Form 4 Group 7, 1972_
The photograph shows a Watsonia High School class from 1972 Form 4 Group 7Watsonia High School was a local educational facility that was closed in 1989. Greensborough Secondary College opened in 1990 which merged Watsonia High and Watsonia Technical School students together. A black and white copy of a school photograph.watsonia high school -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Sign, "Seat for 12 Adults", 1880s?
Possibly from a horse omnibus which was licensed to carry 12 passengers inside and 2 on the outside. Not applicable to cable tram or an electric tram.Demonstrates the method of advising the licensed capacity of a vehicle.Sign - rectangular sheet steel - provided with three screw holes - badly damaged around the centre hole where it has been removed from the original vehicle and paint damaged. Dark red background paint with yellow letters. Painted brown on the rear side.signs, public transport, horse omnibus -
Greensborough Historical Society
Advertising Leaflet, 6/12 Parkview Avenue Greensborough, 31/01/2018
6/12 Parkview Avenue Greensborough. 2 bedroom unit. Sold December 2017 for $585,000. Previous sales: December 2006 for $215,000.Real Estate advertising leaflet,1 sheet folded into 4 pages, printed in colour both sides.parkview avenue greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Advertising Leaflet, Barry Plant Bundoora, 12 Barry Street Watsonia, 19/05/2018
12 Barry Street Watsonia, 3 bedroom home. Auctioned 19/05/2018 for $740,000. Previous sale May 1995 for $100,000.Real estate advertising leaflet, 1 sheet, printed in colour.barry street watsonia -
Greensborough Historical Society
Advertising Leaflet, 12 Warwick Road Greensborough, 08/07/2016
12 Warwick Road Greensborough: 3 bedroom home, private sale, sold November 2012 for $590,000, and 08/07/2016 for $691,000Real estate advertising leaflet, 1 sheet, printed in colour both sideswarwick road greensborough -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Postcard, Historic Postcard - Set 1 no 7 - Red Store, 1920s
Black and white historic postcard (Set 1 No 7 ) Red Store, Mitcham Road, south side of Whitehorse Road showing double fronted shop with two salesmen outside with goods for sale.|Original supplied by Raleigh Armstrong.armstrong, raleigh edward, red store, mitcham, nunawading library & information service -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Drawing, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "Geelong – 7 1/2o left hand frog", 1943
Used in tramway power supply overhead.Yields information about the details of a the point frog used in the overhead in Geelong. Similar equipment used in Ballarat and Bendigo.Blueprint of SEC drawing No. GE-T6-7380 "Geelong – 7 1/2o left-hand frog", dated 31/1/1943. Details of a the point frog used in the overhead in Geelong. Similar equipment used in Ballarat and Bendigo.Has “107” in biro in top right hand corner. Has "Recorded in Drawing" office stamp on rear.overhead, trolley wire, equipment -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, "D’Estaville' owned by Sir William Stawell at 7 Barry Street Kew built c1858 -- 4 Photos -- Coloured
Dwelling D’Estaville (Sir William Stawell) 7 Barry Street Kew built c1858. Six photographs.stawell -
Ruyton Girls' School
Magazine, Ruyton Girls' School, The Ruytonian, 1976
In July 1909, a modest 12-page booklet was put together by members of the fledgling Old Ruytonians Association (ORA) and distributed to the Ruyton Girls' School community. It was one of their first projects, and their aim was to nurture continuing interest in the School among former and current students. They named it "The Ruytonian." At first, The Ruytonian was produced twice yearly, and always bore a plain cover with a simple name banner. Initially, it was the work of volunteer editors from the ORA, but in 1913 they handed the publication over to the first student editors, Esther Gibson and Lucy Tickell. Since that time, the style and content of The Ruytonian has continuously evolved. The biggest shifts occurred in 1942 when it transitioned to a yearly publication, and in 1969 when it moved to a larger A4 format with a cover image specifically selected for that year.The record has strong historic significance as it pertains to the fourth oldest girls' school in Victoria, Australia. Ruyton was founded in 1878 in the Bulleen Road, Kew, home of newly widowed Mrs Charlotte Anderson (now High Street South). Due to the age of the record dating back to 1976, we can infer it is one of the few remaining complete, intact and original examples of The Ruytonian from this period. Therefore, it can be considered an outstanding representation of its type, and is a reference example for research in early Victorian school history. The record's significance is further enhanced by its exceptionally well-documented provenance, having remained the property of Ruyton Girls' School since its production.Black and white publication printed on white paper. 36 pages.Front Cover: R / u / y / t / o / n / i / a / n / 7 / 6 /ruyton girls' school, the ruytonian, kew, old ruytonians association, yearbook, school, publication, girls school, junior school, senior school, journal, students, teacher -
Greensborough Historical Society
Album - Photograph Album, Probus Club of Diamond Valley, Probus Club of Diamond Valley Inc.: Year 12, March 1999 - March 2000, 1999-2000
Photographs, minutes of meetings, activities of the Probus Club of Diamond Valley Inc.: Year 12, March 1999 - March 2000. President: Lorna MenereA complete record of the first 20-plus years of this Probus Club; many local identities were among members. Importantly, most photographs have captions naming people, places, dates and events.probus clubs, probus club of diamond valley inc, . -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Journal, Peter Doughtery, ArtStreams: Banyule, Darebin, Manningham, Nillumbik, Whittlesea & Yarra; Vol. 7, No. 2, May-Jun 2002, 2002
Vol. 7, No. 2, May-Jun 2002 CONTENTS Comment The Future of the Arts 2 Conversation with Lex de Man, Mayor of Nillumbik 3 Short Story Traces of Life by Sharyn Munroe 5 Art Brut and the Aesthetic Impulse Pam Dougherty 9 Book Review: The Boyds Louise Poland 12 Record of on Individual Soul Elizabeth Cross on Peter Wegner' s portraiture 15 Theatre Review: Paradise at La Mama Christine Crowle 17 Book Review: Forests of Ash Graham Petersen 20 Australian Classical Music Elizabeth Scarlet 21 CD Reviews 22 Allister Hullet, Dili Allstors, CoCo's Lunch 22 Stripperomo at Heide 24 Poetry News and Reviews John Jenkins 25 Artin’ about 26 Wining & Dining 30 Poetry Armana Lee 32 "Peter Dougherty has been involved in the local art scene for many years. As publisher and editor of the arts magazine Artstreams, his comments on the various branches of the arts are widely respected. His "The Arts" column in the Diamond Valley Leader presents a brief summary for a much wider cross section of the local community. Peter also operates his own gallery and the Artstreams Cafe at the St Andrews market. Peter has a wealth of knowledge about present day and historical aspects of local art and artists." - Eltham District Historical Society Newsletter No. 161, March 2005Colour front and back cover with feature articles and literary pieces with photographs and advertisements printed in black and white. 36 pages, 30 cm. Vol. 1, no. 1 (Nov. 1996) - Vol. 10, no. 5 (summer ed. 2005/06) art streams, st andrews hotel, lex de man, cultural heritage, willy wonka's ice cream gourmet food, sharyn munro, fleur de feliss florist, eltham fullife pharmacy, chris pittard, mary lou pittard, bulleen art & garden centre, pam dougherty, arts project, bibby's bahnhof cafe, montsalvat, winter in banyule, eltham wiregrass gallery, arts on burgundy, la mama theatre, folkart warrandyte, thompsons pharmacy, recherche, bundoora homestead, dynamic vegies, armana lee, heide museum of modern art, metro 5 gallery -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Bowls Club - Mens, 1986. Winners, Group 12 Fours Championship. Runners up, Metropolitan Fours Chapionship
Coloured photograph"Written on front of photograph" City of Ringwood Bowls Club 1986 D.MacCubbin, C.Lavender, W.McRae, K.Bird. Winners, Group 12 Fours Championship. Runners up, Metropolitan Fours Championship. -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Memorabilia - Cap, Photo, Patches, Tarin Kowt Afghanistan 2011/12, 01/09/2015
Framed memorabilia from Afghanistan conflict 2011/2012 containing 5 separate pieces 1 - A worn Australian Federal Police Cap, heavily stained appropriately to active use. 2 - Photograph of members of the AFP Contingent of "kamp holland". Features US Marines who guarded AFP members while they were teaching Afghan National Police Recruits. 3 - Embroidered "Australia" Patch stating counter of origin and flag. 4 - Embroidered Rank Epaulette Patch with service number 19054, and other embroidery signifying rank of Commander. 5 - Embroidered patch stating CTU, Combinied Teamwork Uruzgan. Tarin Kowt Afghanistan 2011/12 on plate within frame. Donated to Tramways/ East Melbourne RSL by Cmdr Gavin Ryan APM (Rtd) on plate fixed to exterior of frame. australian federal police, afp uniform cap, afghanistan, kamp holland, service patch, combined team uruzgan, cap, hat -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Telegraph camp, Phillip Island 5/12/1910, 1910
Card was possibly sent by Bert Finlay to Albert [Bert] West. HistoricalSepia photo of 4 canvas tents with trees in background. 4 men standing outside each tent. Also a bicycle and items inside tents.Telegraph camp. Phillip Is. 5/12/10 With best wishes for a bright & happy Xmas 1910. From Bert F. Addressed to Mr A. West.Cowes P. O. Phillip Islandbert west, sepia photograph, camping, bert finlay -
Ukrainian Historical Society Sunshine
Photo, First, Grade 7 graduating class 1960 Ivan Franko school
Graduating students were the first to complete 7 grades of Ukrainian school of our first settlers' familes to Australia.Black and white photo on thick cardboard paper