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Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Letter, Ballarat Junior Technical School: Reporting of resumption of duty of Mr J L Tyers to Education Department, 1952
.1: Letter from Education Department requesting the date Mr J L Tyers resumed duty. Leave expired 30th June 1952. This written on 31st July. .2: Reply from school stating he resumed duty on Monday 2nd June. This letter written on 5th August 1952.1: Proforma sheet, typed .2: Cream page, typed .1: Signature of Secretary D H Wheeler. Letterheadballarat junior technical school, head master, l garner, education department, secretary, d h wheeler, leave of absence, return to duty, j l tyers -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Letter, Ballarat Junior Technical School: Letter to Mr S Henderson of the Wesley Church Trust, 1952
Response to letter received at the school from Wesley Church Trust about the damage to the Athletic Hut. Staff were interviewed about claims of damage. Mr Garner inspected the Hut. Though boys maybe responsible for some damage it was learnt that the Hut was often found open, even though locked the night before.2 Cream pages, typed ballarat junior technical school, head master, l garner, wesley church trust, secretary, s c henderson, athletic hut, damages, door locked, accept some responsibility -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Cr. and Mrs. Dreverman welcoming Mr. Jack Truscott to Buffet Dinner, 7 Jul 1971
Cr. Geoff Dreverman and Mrs Dreverman greeting Mr Jack Truscott at the door of the West Riding Hall, Henry Petrie Community Centre, Montmorency on the occasion of the Shire Centenary buffet dinner as part of the Shire of Eltham centenary celebrations. Shire Office staff Miss Dini Vreulink can be seen inside the door. This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book, "Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, shire of eltham, shire of eltham centenary, henry petrie community centre, centenary celebrations, buffet dinner, cr. g.c. dreverman, jack truscott, mrs. dreverman -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, "Beaumont", Cherry Tree Road, Panton Hill, (built 1874). Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Smith and Family, 1894
L-R: Florry (Mrs. Scarce), Alice (Mrs. Cracknell), Mr. Smith and Victor, Edwin Jnr., Rose (Mrs. D. White), Mrs. Smith, at back May (Mrs. Jones) and Bert, Will, George and Alfred. Source: Mrs. E.W. Motschall (nee Marjorie Smith), Long Gully Road, Panton HillThis photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, panton hill, alfred jones, alice cracknell, bert jones, edwin simth, edwin smith jnr., florry scarce, george jones, may jones, mrs smith, rose white, victor smith, will jones -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Apple packing class, Mr Krone instructor. Ringwood c1926
Black and white photograph"Written on back of photograph" Apple packing class - Mr Krone instructor. Marybell McAlpin on left. "Attached to back of photograph" Packing class at Ringwood Coolstores -children from Ringwood State School No2997 (Probably children of orchardists) Teacher provided by Agriculture Department. -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Invitation - wedding, Invitation to wedding of Miss Swindles and Mr John Nicholson 1867, 1867 (original)
The Argus, 27 September 1867 p4 - MARRIAGES: NICHOLSON—SWINDELLS.—On the 12th inst., at Christ Church, St. Kilda, by the Rev. D. Seddon, John, eldest son of the late Hon. W. Nicholson, to Gertrude Sarah, youngest daughter of the late James Swindells, Esq., of Manchester. No cards. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/5779002 Barham House was built in 1850 by Edward Bernard Green (1809-1861) a successful land speculator. It was a magnificent residence built in the regency style to the design of architect John Gill and set in landscaped grounds of nine acres and included an ancient Swiss cottage. When Green died in 1861, his executor was his neighbour, William Nicholson (1816-65) who owned Fernleigh immediately to the north in Grey Street, but actually lived in Barham House during his time as Premier of Victoria 1859 - 1860 until his death in 1865. In 1866 Richard Twentyman purchased Fernleigh from the Nicholson Estate and a year later he married Nicholson's widow, Sarah. Both remained at Barham House until June 1870. In 1871 the building was substantially remodelled and re-named Eildon. It is one of the larger surviving 19th century houses in Melbourne.Black and white photocopy of invitation, wedding breakfast menu and envelope(handwritten) Original in possession of Lady Johnston. (handwritten) Gerty's marriage? Invitation: Mr and Mrs Twentyman request the pleasure of [unclear] Johnstone's Company at Breakfast on Thursday the 12th at 1 o'clock. Miss Swindells Mr John Nicholson. Ceremony at Christ Church St Kilda, at 12, Noon Barham House, Grey Street, St Kilda Sept. 2nd. 1867 The favour of an early answer is requested Menu: Déjeuner Barham House, St Kilda, 12. September, 1867. Menu items listed on following page Envelope: [unclear] Johnstone Esq Care of J C Johnstone Esq Sunburybarham house, christ church, st kilda, 19th century, eildon house, grey street -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Mr Duus fruit shop display in Union Road, Surrey Hills
Mr Duus of Union Road, Surrey Hills was a butcher and greengrocer Note the correct spelling is "DUUS". A 1965 calendar from Duus Brothers is in vertical file under "butchers". Anthony Paul, Edward William and Alan Edward Duus were all butchers. Trevor William Duus was a carrier. In 1980 they all lived in Croydon.Interior of greengrocer shop. Displays of fruit, apples, bananas, oranges, polystyrene boxes of onions, lettuce. Scales suspended from ceiling. Brick walls with posters of fruit and rolls of plastic bags attached to front of display boxes.shops, greengrocer, posters, union road, surrey hills, duus brothers, tony duus, anthony duus -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Parliamentary accounts committee - The Secretary of the Board (MMTB), Mr. W. O. Strangward, Dec. 1926
Report - duplicated - 4 foolscap sheets pinned with a brass clip in the top left hand corner, titled "Parliamentary accounts committee - The Secretary of the Board (MMTB), Mr. W. O. Strangward examined on 15 December 1926", detailing a response to Question 20, about the operation of private buses and their financial situation. The report looks at 10 bus companies. and has a table comparing private owned bus lines compared to the MMTB's and their performance.trams, tramways, mmtb, parliament, victorian government, finances, buses -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Letter, Ballarat Junior Technical School: Letter from Mr Garner to the Manager of National Bank re Peter Polwarth, 1958
Reference letter written by Mr Garner, Head Master, to The Manager of the National Bank, Ballarat. It is in reference to Peter Polwarth a student of Ballarat Junior Technical School, his academic status and character. Peter gained his Intermediate Technical Certificate at Diploma Entrance Standard. He was also a non-commissioned officer in the Air-Training Corps.1 cream page, typedballarat junior technical school, head master, l garner, manager, national bank, peter polwarth, intermediate technical certificate, diploma entrance standard, non-commissioned officer, air-training corps, suitable applicant -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Gardening elective with Mr Bransgrove, Mar/Apr, Eltham Christian School, 1982
Gardening elective with Mr Bransgrove, Mar/Apr, Eltham Christian School, 1982 From a series of photographs (some cropped) from a magnetic photo album relating to the staff, students and activities of the Eltham Christian School which operated as part of the Eltham Christian Church at Nyora Road, Eltham. See also entries for each photograph.Colour photographeltham christian school, nyora road, mr bransgrove, gardening -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Official opening of Greenwood Park Kindergarten, Greenwood Avenue, Ringwood on 10th December 1955. Speeches at official opening - Mrs. Helen Austin, Lady Violet Brooks, with Mrs. B. Hubbard, Mayoress, Cr. Ben Hubbard, Mayor, Mr. Roy Wilkins and Dr. B. Meredith looking on
Typed below photograph, "3. Speeches at official opening - Mrs. Helen Austin, Lady Violet Brooks, Mrs. B. Hubbard, Mayoress, Cr. Ben Hubbard, Mayor, Mr. Roy Wilkins, Dr. B. Meredith, Mrs. E.V. Pullin extreme right edge". -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
PHOTOGRAPH OF MR. J BUCHANAN AND MR. A. MENZIES AT SITE OF FIRST GOLD DISCOVERY IN VICTORIA.MR. J. BUCHANAN & MR. A. MENZIES. TAKEN WHERE THE FIRST GOLD WAS DICOVERED IN VIC. NO. 3/local history, photography, photographs, monument -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Radio Transcript, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Wireless Report -- Mr. J. D. Barton Staff Officer MMTB", late 1920's
Radio Transcript or script, 13 foolscap typed pages, double spaced titled "Wireless Report -- Mr. J. D. Barton Staff Officer MMTB". Looks at the history of public transport in Melbourne, in particular early transport problems, crossing the Yarra, the formation of the Melbourne Omnibus Co, the directors, early horse buses, the formation of the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co and running issues with some stories. Item noted dated, presumed late 1920's.trams, tramways, public transport, radio stations, horse buses, mto co, melbourne, cable trams -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Letter, Ballarat Junior Technical School: Letter from Mr Garner to Head Master re Kevin Maxwell Onn, 1958
Letter from Mr Garner to the Head Master of school Kevin Maxwell Onn if transferring to before the end of the year. Lists subjects he has been studying while at Ballarat Junior Technical School for Form I JTS - English, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science, Solid Geometry, Modelling, Free Drawing, Woodwork, Sheetmetal Work and Music.1 cream coloured page, typedballarat junior technical school, head master, l garner, kevin maxwell onn, transferring, english, social studies, mathematics, science, solid geometry, modelling, free drawing, woodwork, sheetmetal, music -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Address Delivered by Mr A.E.C.Kerr, President, Adam Lindsay Gordon Memorial Cottage Committee, 3/4/1938, To honour the Late President Mr Fred J. Martell. Photograph attached of metal plaque at Craig's Hotel entitled "Royal Hotel Stables", 3/4/1938. Photograph-date unknown
The Address in honour of the memory of the Late Fred J. Martell given 3/4/1938, President of the Adam Lindsay Gordon Memorial Cottage was delivered by Mr A.E.C.Kerr, President of the Adam Lindsay Gordon Memorial Cottage Committee, Ballarat. The photograph of Craig's Hotel Stables' sign is included as Adam Lindsay Gordon held the leasehold of these livery stables in 1867.Mr Martell made valuable contributions to the Ballarat community as one of the Founders of the Ballarat Art Gallery, Registrar of the School of Mines and was "really [the] founder" of the Lindsay Gordon Memorial Cottage. His ashes were scattered around the Cottage.8 pages with 3 illustrations and 2 title pages. The 3 black and white illustrations are of Fred J. Martell, the Adam Lindsay Gordon Memorial Cottage and Adam Lindsay Gordon. The photograph of Craig's Stables is high gloss in colour. Nonejohn garner, doctor, john garner collection, ballarat botanic gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, fred j. martell, mr a.e.c.kerr, adam lindsay gordon cottage, adam lindsay gordon memorial cottage committee, craig's royal hotel ballarat, craig's hotel livery stables, craig's hotel livery stables metal plaque, dougles sladen, poet's corner westminster abbey, bath lane, australian poet, adam lindsay gordon bust, gardens, ballarat -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Gwen and Beryl Mair with Mr Jarman, Derrinallum, c1927
David Miller (Dave) Mair (1879-1938) married Lily Vipond Deakin (1890-1945) in 1910. They had 5 children: Geoffrey David (1913-1970), Beryl (1916-1976), Gwynneth (1917-1997), Isabel Lillian (1921-1997) and Shirley Inez (1928-1968). Personal communication from Laurie Newton, Beryl's daughter: Dave and Lily initially lived in East Melbourne after they married. Dave walked across the gardens to work at the MCG. He never drove or owned a car. Geoffrey, Beryl and Gwynneth were born in East Melbourne. They subsequently moved to Louise Avenue, Mont Albert and Isabel may have been born while they were there. Later they purchased 20 Barton Street, Mont Albert. Shirley was born after they moved to Barton Street. Electoral roll details: 1919 1922 24 Louise Avenue, Mont Albert 1924 20 Barton Street, Mont Albert Dave Mair was a very keen sportsman. This is part of a large donation of material from the Deakin, Mair and Young families. The Deakin, Mair and Young families had many connections with Mont Albert and Surrey Hills.A sepia photo of 2 girls on the back of a pig, which is being lightly held by a man, squatting beside the animal. A cattle dog sits nearby. In the background are some straggly trees along what may be a boundary or paddock fence, apart from which the surroundings look very bare. Off to the LHS in the background is farm shedding.In black ink: "Off for a joy ride / B. Mair / 20 Barton St / SUrrey Hills / E10." - thought to be in Lily Mair's handwriting. In blue biro: " Gwen Beryl (IN FRONT in lead pencil) / Mr Jarman / Derrinallum" Thought to be Beryl Mair's handwriting. "KODAK PRINT" in black. beryl mair, gwen mair, mr jarman, farms, children, derrinallum -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, June-July 1981
Mr Bena-Silu is director of the cabinet for the Kimbanguist Church in Zaire, Africa, and a member of the WCC Central and Executive Committees. He was in Australia as part of the WCC Visit to the Aborigines, June 15-July 3 1981.B&W photograph of Mr Bena-Silu speaking into a microphone. Mr Bena-Silu is director of the cabinet for the Kimbanguist Church in Zaire, Africa, and a member of the WCC Central and Executive Committees.bena-silu; world council of churches; wcc visit to the aborigines; kimbanguist church; zaire -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Letter, Ballarat Junior Technical School: Letter from Mr Garner, Head Master, to Wing Commander Sleight, Commanding Officer, R A A F Station, Ballarat
Letter from Mr L Garner, Head Master, to Wing Commander Sleight, Commanding Officer of the R A A F Station, Ballarat, thanking him for allowing the visit of fourth form boys to the station. the staff and students informed me the visit arrangements were excellent. Second letter was confirming a conversation where the Wing Commander agreed to be the guest speaker at the speech night in December. . Yellow paper typedballarat junior technical school, l garnar, junior technical certificate, head master, wing commander sleight, commanding officer, r a a f station, fourth form visit, guest speaker, speech night -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Mr. and Mrs. Eric Smith - Signalman at Ringwood - at No.1 Wantirna Rd Railway house, Undated
No.1 Wantirna Rd. Railway house originally built in 1889 - said to be one of the oldest in the state.Written on back of photograph, "No.1 Wantirna Rd. Railway house built in 1889. Now one of the oldest in the state. Occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Eric Smith. Signalman at Ringwood". "Eric W. & P. Skewes, Commercial & Industrial Photography, 48 Pitt St. Ringwood. Phone 87 6720". -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Interior of Saxam, Greensborough, 1896. Seated are Mr and Mrs Kaye. Standing is William Stanton
Photo from G. Studley reproduced on p80 of The Diamond Valley Story by Dianne H. Edwards, Shire of Diamond Valley 1979. "Interior of Saxam, Greensborough, 1896. Seated are Mr and Mrs Kaye. Standing is William Stanton, local footballer, councillor and later Mayor of Heidelberg. A Greensborough street is named after him. The house still remains and is now in the grounds of Churinga, Diamond Creek Road."Black and white copy of photo printed on glossy photographic paper 30.5 x 40.5 cm (12 x 16 inch); image size approx. 18.5 x 28 cmchuringa, diamond creek road, diamond valley story, fireplace, greensborough, groups, mr kaye, mrs kaye, saxam, william stanton -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Teachers Miss Helen Hillas and Mr Gavin Phillips, Eltham Christian School, 1981
The Original Eltham Christian school operated out of soccer clubrooms, Eltham North. Teachers: Miss Helen Hillas and Mr Gavin Phillips Photograph from one of several pages of a magnetic photo album relating to the staff, students and activities of the Eltham Christian School which operated as part of the Eltham Christian Church at Nyora Road, Eltham. See also entries for each photograph.eltham christian school, helen hillas, gavin phillips, teachers -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Mr. Herman Pump and extended family outside family home on Canterbury Road, c.1914. Later became site of Heathmont Uniting Church
Written on backing sheet, "Herman Pump and family ". Mr. Herman Pump and family outside family home on Canterbury Rd. Now site of Uniting Church.Black and white photograph of family standing outside a house. "Herman Pump's family. Orchard rear of house (H.P. was Sec. of Coolstore at one time)." -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Mr. Herman Pump and family outside family home on Canterbury Road, c.1914. Later became site of Heathmont Uniting Church
Written on backing sheet, "Herman Pump and family ". Mr. Herman Pump and family outside family home on Canterbury Rd. Now site of Uniting Church.Black and white photograph of family standing outside a house. "Herman Pump's family. Orchard rear of house (H.P. was Sec. of Coolstore at one time)." -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Letter, Ballarat Junior Technical School: Reference letter for Brian William Tozer written by Mr Garner, 1956
Character reference for Brian William Tozer written by Mr Garner. Outlines his academic abilities at Ballarat Junior Technical School and then at the School of Mines doing a Diploma Course in Metallurgy. Mentions his excellent relationship with staff, time as a Prefect and his keenness and initiative. He was a non-commissioned officer and later as cadet officer in the School Cadet Corps. He represented the school in cricket, football, swimming and athletics. Cream sheet of paper, typed ballarat junior technical school, headmaster, l garner, school of mines, reference, brian william tozer, intermediate technical certificate, diploma entrance level, senior technical scholarship, diploma of metallergy, school prefect, non-commissioned officer, cadet officer, school cadet corps, cricket, football, swimming, athletics -
National Wool Museum
Poem, If
Presented to Mr Collins of Collins Bros Mill in 1930 by the Director of Holders Pty Ltd.Framed and glazed copy of "If" by Rudyard Kipling. Presented to Mr Collins of Collins Bros Mill by Holders Pty Ltd in 1930.To Mr. Collins, / Wishing you a prosperous 1930, / From HOLDERS PTY. LTD. / ____ Keith Directortextile mills - history, collins bros mill pty ltd holders pty ltd, kipling, mr rudyard -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Mr Wally Ives delivery truck decorated for Empire Day, 1937
Frank Leslie Barkla was a keen amateur photographer and member of the Melbourne Camera Club. This is an almost identical shot to SH0379, however this is a better print with greater contrast.Black and white photo of a decorated vehicle owned by Mr Wally Ives outside his fruit and vegetable shop at 154 Union Road, Surrey Hills on occasion of Empire Day celebrations in 1937. The truck is decorated with the foliage of palm trees, ribbons, strings of round balls, which are also arranged in coronets, pumpkins and strings of carrots and Union Jack flags. The wheels of the vehicle are decorated with flowers. Wally Ives' name is on the side of the truck; THE EMPIRE is written on the door of the truck and in balls attached to its side.transport, empire day, parades and processions, wally ives, frank leslie barkla, greengrocers, fruiterer -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr Yates, Clerk of the Course for the Diamond Creek Racing Club, c.1880
Photo from J. Sinclair reproduced on p92 of The Diamond Valley Story by Dianne H. Edwards, Shire of Diamond Valley 1979. "Mr Yates of Pine Grove, Upper Diamond Creek was the local postmaster, and Clerk of the Course for the Diamond Creek Racing Club in the 1880s. He is dressed for a meeting - the coat was scarlet. When racing ended at Diamond Creek in the 1890s he became Clerk of the Course at the Yarra Glen track."Black and white copy of photo printed on glossy photographic paper 30.5 x 40.5 cm (12 x 16 inch); image size approx. 18.5 x 28 cmclerk of the course, diamond creek racing club, diamond valley story, horse, mr yates, pine grove, postmaster, upper diamond creek -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Mr Joseph Sutton Crow and his wife Jessie (nee Temby) at their marriage in 1910
Mr Joseph Sutton Crow and his wife Jessie (nee Temby) at their marriage in 1910. Sutton became Director of the University Conservatorium, was deeply involved in the musical life of Melbourne and managed concert parties travelling to country towns. Jessie was a soloist, singing, in the early days, at the concerts with visiting and local artists, such as flautist John Amadio. They made their home at ‘Strathmore’, 75 Victoria Crescent, Mont Albert. The donor was their daughter, Winifred Jean Crow.A black and white photograph of a couple dressed in their wedding attire. The bride (standing) is wearing a floor length dress and veil. She has flowers in her hair and is carrying a large bouquet of flowers. The groom (seated) is wearing a coat, with a waistcoat and tie and is carrying a top hat.(mr) joseph sutton crow, (mrs) jessie crow, (miss) jessie temby, conservatorium of music, house names, victoria crescent, mont albert, (mr) john amadio, 'strathmore', opera singer, (miss) winifred jessie temby, (mrs) winifred jessie crow -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: CARDS
(a) A white sympathy card from Mr. & Mrs. Hobson To Mrs. O'Brien & family. Has a cotton tassel. (b) A white and silver wedding invitation. Mr. James McDonnell is requesting the pleasure of Mr. & Mrs. J. Wilson at the marriage of his youngest daughter Elizabeth to Mr. M.J. O'Halloran at St. Patrick's Church, Marong on Saturday, January 24th, 1925, at 1 pm. Is a stamped invitation. © The front of a sympathy card.Mr. & Mrs. Hobson, Mr. & Mrs. J. Wilsonephemera, mementoes, cards, lydia chancellor, collection, cards, sympathy card, wedding invitation, corrospondence, communication -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Negative - Ambrotype, Mr. John Pearson, c. 1890
Tinted portrait of a seated man. He is turned to the right, and has his left hand resting on a table, loosely holding a pair of folding spectacles (tinted gold). He is wearing a three-piece suit, black cravat with a small knot, checked trousers and has curly hair and long side burns.Front: (no inscriptions) Back: Mr. John Pearson, Percy Street, Portland (black fountain pen, centre). This photo came from Windsor Cottage. John pearson and Captain Fawthrop were great friends. They are buried together in the Queensland Cemetry (black ink, lower centre). Harry Ward Goldsmith, late of Portland (pencil, lower centre).ambrotype, photography, james fawthrop, admella, portrait photography