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Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper clippings, 04/06/1937
Letter to paper - writer was charged 21/- return fare for wife, two children and self to get to Phillip Island and 15/- for the car, yet cars were taken free for weekenders.Letter to paper - writer was charged 21/- return fare for wife, two children and self and 15/- for car.local history, documents, newspapers, ferry fares, phillip island, black & white newspaper clipping -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PORTRAIT OF A MAN
Small, oval head and shoulder portrait of a man. He is wearing a jacket, waistcoat, shirt and bow tie. He also has a beard.Dublin & Melbourne Portrait Rooms, Market Square, Castlemainephotograph, portrait, male, portrait of a man, dublin & melbourne portrait rooms -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Painting - Illustration, Boardman, Pierce, n.d
Pierce Boardman, 1828-79 (from self portrait).Pierce Boardman, 1828-79 (from self portrait). Roads Board member 1865 - 66; Auditor 1869 -74.Pierce Boardman, 1828-79 (from self portrait). boardman, pierce -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Clothing - Clothing, lady's full length black dress, c1910
This ankle length black dress with pleated skirt , buttoned bodice, self belt and long sleeves is an example of the dressmaking skills of the women of the families of the pioneer settlers and market gardeners of the Moorabbin Shire c1910The Blackburn family were early settlers in Moorabbin Shire. The pioneer settlers and market gardeners of Moorabbin Shire had to be self reliant and made their own clothing and utensils. This is one of many items that exhibit the skill and craftsmanship of the women in these familiesA lady’s ankle length, black dress with a pleated skirt, buttoned bodice, a self belt and long sleevesclothing, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, dendy henry, market gardeners, craft work, blackburn nance -
Vision Australia
Painting - Artwork, Portrait of Bruce Small, 2002
Framed portrait of Bruce Small who was President of the Association for the Blind 1955-1964. It is part of a series of paintings commissioned by the VAF Board to commemorate the work of past presidents of the organisation. Mr Small stands in his Gold Coast mayoral robes, which consist of a dark blue velvet with ermine trim and a white ruffled shirt.. He wears a mayoral chain of office around his neck and glasses, with his hands clasped in front of him. Sir Bruce Small joined the Vision Australia’s General committee in 1944 and became President of the organisation in 1955. He developed an efficient team with Sir Hubert Opperman (for many years the world’s number one cyclist), whom he brought in as Vice President and Mr. Pat Lightfoot, himself president for many years. Sir Bruce had to leave school at an early age after the death of his father in order to support his family. The lessons he learned from this episode in his life created a man of quick wit, with a razor sharp mind and the skills of a gambler - attributes that enabled him to achieve his goal of “aiming for the stars”. This was put into effect when he proposed a plan for 3 new Vision Australia nursing homes in 5 years at Ballarat, Bendigo and Brighton at a cost, which at that time seemed impossible but which was finally achieved between 1957 and 1959, through astute financial management. Sir Bruce also supported the concept of organisational decentralization and made amendments to the constitution, which enabled the associated branches of the Vision Australia (then the Association for the Advancement of the Blind) to form local committees. This was in order to generate local interest in the blind people in the community and engage them in fund raising and running of the nursing homes. Although he resigned in 1964 when he moved to Queensland he still retained an interest in Vision Australia. Sir Bruce had always pushed for a symbol for Vision Australia which would be recognized by the public and serve a useful purpose. This took the form of a beacon which was erected at Brighton, overlooking the sea, having a twofold purpose – a reference point and guiding light for small craft, and symbolically for blind people a guiding light to direct them to a safe harbour. Sir Bruce switched on the guiding light at in 1969 having already donated the cost of $3000. Prior to joining Vision Australia, Sir Bruce had operated the Malvern Star bicycle business in Glenferrie Rd. He promoted and expanded the business making Malvern Star the industry leader in Australia. This was aided by his friendship with Sir Hubert Oppermen, who promoted Malvern Star bikes through his role as world’s number one cyclist. In 1967 he became Mayor of the Gold Coast and, in 1972 he was elected to the Queensland Parliament representing the seat of Surfers Paradise. 1 art original in gold frameThe plaque at the base of the painting reads 'Mr Bruce Small / President 1955 - 1964 / Association for the Blind'.association for the blind, bruce small -
Vision Australia
Painting - Artwork, Portrait of Tilly Aston, 1990
Framed portrait of Tilly Aston who began the Association for the Advancement of the Blind, a forerunner to the Association for the Blind. It is part of a series of paintings commissioned by the AFB Board to commemorate the work of past presidents of the organisation. Tilly sits with one hand resting against a table, and the other in her lap. She is wearing a black collared dress with a white lace neck ruff held with an opal pin. Two medals (the Jubilee medal and Coronation medal) are pinned to the chest, each consisting of a red and white bowtie with a brass medallion. Tilly Aston was born in Carisbrook, Victoria, in 1873. When she was very young her parents noticed she was having problems with her vision. They took her to a doctor who diagnosed her with no sight in her right eye and the prognosis of loss of vision in the left eye. As a result of this she was totally blind by the age of 7. Despite this her parents endeavoured to give Tilly as many of life’s advantages that their limited means could supply. From an early age she was taught singing, music, poetry, arithmetic, encouraged to read and observe the natural world around her and be independent. At the age of 8 she was sent to the Asylum and School for the Blind (later called the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind). She excelled in a wide range of subjects and matriculated in 1889. With the help of a public fund was able to attend Melbourne University, being the first blind Australian to do so. Unfortunately the lack of Braille text books made it impossible for Tilly to continue her studies and she left in second year. Tilly was determined that other blind people would not have the same negative experience she had had. In 1894 she organised a meeting to form the Victorian Association of Braille Writers with the aim of producing and supplying Braille to blind Victorians. Braille was produced by trained volunteers with ? recruited in the first six month. Other rights and services for blind people remained very limited. In 1895 Tilly organised a meeting, which formed the Association for the Advancement of the Blind (now Vision Australia). The Association was instrumental in obtaining many benefits for blind people including a blind pension, voting rights and transport concessions. It also established the first nursing homes for blind people, at a time when many blind people were homeless and destitute. Tilly went on to be Australia’s first blind teacher. She was also a very talented musician, author of seven books and was very gifted at arts and crafts. She knew Esperanto and corresponded with people all around the world including Helen Keller. Tilly passed away on November 1st 1947. Her legacy continues through the work Vision Australia which provides services for thousands of blind Australians. A memorial bell dedicated to her is also situated in the King Domain Gardens. 1 art original in gold frameThe plaque at the base of the painting reads 'Miss Matilda (Tilly) A. Aston / President 1904, 1910, 1943 to 1947/ Association for Advancement of the Blind'. association for the advancement of the blind, association for the blind, tilly aston -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Souvenir Mug for Coronation June 2nd 1953, C.P.L, Coronation Souvenir - Queen Elizabeth II, Estimated 1953
White crockery mug with portrait of Queen Elizabeth 2 flanked by lion and unicorn of Royal Coat of Arms. Remains of gold trim.Portrait of Queen Elizabeth 2; CORONATION / JUNE 2nd 1953.souvenir mug, coronation, queen elizabeth 2 -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Portraits of William Hobbs Investors in Stawell Gold Mines and Wife Mary Ellen Hobbs c 1870
William and Mary Hobbs became wealthy mine owners in Stawell particularly from the Magdala cum Moonlight Mine. Two B/W portraits of man in suit leaning on pedestal., and Woman in hat and collared dress.On Portrait of male. Stewart & Co 219 219 Bourke Street East Melbournestawell -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Artwork, other - Illustration, n.d
Illustration black and white. Taken and cut from a book. Head and shoulders portrait of Edward Henty. Edward is wearing a dark coloured bow tie with a light coloured shirt and grey vest with suit jacket. Front: 'EDWARD HENTY' - printed beneath portraitedward henty -
Federation University Historical Collection
Stamp, University of Ballarat Vice Chancellors Office
Two University of Ballarat self inking date stamps, likely to be used by Vice Chancellor's administration staff to stamp the date on documents. Two Colop R50 Printer Round Self Inking Rubber Stamp self Inking Stamp - Ink cartridge is already integrated into the stamp. It dispenses ink to the stamp plate during each stamping procedure. Can provide up to 10,000 impressions with out refillling ink.Not suitable for use on glossy and wax paper, and has non toxic ink. University of Ballarat Vice Chancellors Officestamp, university of ballarat, stationery, office supplies, self inking stamp, administration -
Federation University Art Collection
Artwork, Laura Dickins, 'I Don't Feel Like Myself Today' by Laura Dickins, 2000
Large work on paper produced using a variety of printmaking techniques including photo montage and monoprint.Titled lower left "Self Portrait I don't feel like myself today" Signed lower right "L. Dickins" laura dickens, artist, artwork, girl, printmaking, photomontage, monoprint, children -
Vision Australia
Textile (item) - Object, International Year of Volunteers 2001 quilt, 2001
Patchwork quilt decorated with 51squares including some tactile with a light purple backing covered with pink, green and yellow dragonflys. Hundreds of volunteer signatures flank the border of the quilt. The squares represent the services and centres of various Vision Australia Foundation locations including: Bayswater, Brighton, Kooyong Day Centre, Peer Support and Audio Description and Volunteers. A fabric label is attached to the back with the words 'Quilted and bound for Vision Australia by The Patchworkers and Quilters Guild of Victoria Inc. 2001' signed by the members. The quilt was made for the 'International Year of Volunteers 2001'. Embroidered on the quilt is 'Volunteers unselfishly giving of one's self'.Signatures of volunteers Volunteers unselfishly giving of one's selfvision australia foundation, volunteers -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document, Letters Patent for an Invention for Roasting Pyrites, 1875, 1875
R.M. Serjeant was listed as a mining manager and Joseph Flude as a metallurgist. In 1875 they were both living in Ballarat. The patent number is A.D.1875, 4th March. No 2031. According to the patent the hearth of the furnace is in the form of a cone revolving horizontally. The feed is supplied to the apex of the cone by an archimedian screw. The crown of the furnace comprises a double covering or roof with an intermediate chamber for receiving heated air. The inner covering is pierced to admit of the heated air being brought into contact with the pyrites on the face of the revolving hearth. The discharge of the roasted substance is affected by means of a scraper at the base of the cone. It was claimed that this was a new mode of introducing heated air, and the exclusion of flame during the operation of roasting pyrites. The self-acting charge and discharge of the furnace and the peculiar construction of the hot air chambers, and the use of perforated bricks through which the supply of air is affected were also new. (http://patentsvictoria.net/002031.html) From the Goulburn Herald, 14 September 1878 "A feature connected with the school of mines is the yet unfinished pyrites works. The extraction of the gold from pyrites and the utilization for commercial purposes of other substances connected with pyrites are peculiarly important to Ballarat, because were a simple and inexpensive method devised there are millions and millions of tons of quartz that would then be made remunerative. With this thought in their minds two scientific gentlemen invented the school of mines self-acting rotatory furnace. This, for lack of funds, has not been completed as yet, but the amount in hand for the purpose is daily increasing, and it will eventually be an accomplished fact. It is in contemplation also to erect machinery shops in connection with the school, and it is purposed to con struct a steam-engine to do at once the work of the pyrites treatment and the ma chine room. A model shaft and mine too are being prepared for on the reserve, so that practical mining of the most thorough character may be taught on the ground.'Letters Patent for an Invention for Roasting Pyrites to be called 'the Ballarat School of Mines Self-Acting Pyrites Furnace' to Robert Malachy Serjeant and Joseph Flude. The large document is on a vellum type paper complete with stamps and seal. The document is signed by Acting-Governor William Stawell.Written on verso: "Date of Patent 4th March 1875 No 2031 Letters Patent for An invention for roasting pyrities to be called "The Ballarat School of Mines Self-acting Pyrities Furnace" to Robert Malachy Serjeant and Joseph Flude Melbourne, Victoriaballarat school of mines, serjeant, r.m. serjeant, robert m. serjeant, flude, joseph flude, richard gibbs, stawell, william stawell, pyrities furnace, philately, statute stamp, seal (victoria), ballarat school of mines self-acting pyrities furnace, ballarat school of mines self-acting pyrites furnace -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Artwork, other - Portrait, Prince Phillip 1984
Portrait of Prince Phillip 1984Colour portrait with no fram - badly scratched and marked5/6 rvr, officer's / sergeant's mess -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Anderson Family
Studio Portrait of the adult Jane Anderson, white cravat-type collar on dress.Studio Portrait of Jane Andersonlocal history, photography, photographs, slides, film, jane anderson, sepia photograph, mrs emma anderson jacobs -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, John Atwell
Portrait of John Atwell for the 1982 Carols by Candlelight program.B/W portrait of John Atwell33%. Artgraf Studioscarols by candlelight, john atwell -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Young Syd Coventry, 1920c
A studio portrait of a young Syd Coventry. Digital copy of black and white studio portraitName has been added to photo.syd coventry -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, Barroni & Co, William Hattam
head and shoulders portraitsepia studio portrait, mounted, original, good condition -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, Selected poems, 1927
A photocopy of a collection of poems. It includes a portrait of the author.A photocopy of a collection of poems. It includes a portrait of the author.poetry, literature, (mr) john kendrick blogg, disabled men's association -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Unidentified male, 1885c
Studio portrait of unidentified male, taken circa 1885. From the Partington collection.Sepia studio portrait of unidentified male partington family, portrait photographs -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Unidentified female, 1880c
Studio portrait of unidentified female, taken circa 1880. From the Partington collection.Sepia studio portrait of unidentified woman."Stevenson Todmorden" (ie: West Yorkshire, England)partington family, studio portraits -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, Denis Walter
Portrait photograph of performer Denis Walter, supplied for the 1981 Carols by Candlelight program.B/W portrait of Denis Walter.carols by candlelight, denis walter -
St Kilda Historical Society
Postcard, George Achison, c.1923
c1923 studio portrait George Achisonsepia studio portrait, mounted, original, poor conditionOn back: George Achison circa 1923 from M Blake 43 Willis St Hampton 3188 -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, From Municipality to City : Chairmen & Mayors of Kew 1861-1994, 2019
From Municipality to City: Chairmen & Mayors of Kew 1861-1994 is the result of a collaborative history project completed by members of the Kew Historical Society. Th text includes a contextualised series of illustrated biographical and autobiographical profiles of the former civic leaders of Kew. The profiles explore the political, social, cultural and economic history of Kew from the earliest years of European settlement to the amalgamation of Kew into the City of Boroondara in 1994.110 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 29 cm.non-fictionFrom Municipality to City: Chairmen & Mayors of Kew 1861-1994 is the result of a collaborative history project completed by members of the Kew Historical Society. Th text includes a contextualised series of illustrated biographical and autobiographical profiles of the former civic leaders of Kew. The profiles explore the political, social, cultural and economic history of Kew from the earliest years of European settlement to the amalgamation of Kew into the City of Boroondara in 1994.kew (vic.). council -- history, mayors -- victoria -- kew -- biography, kew (vic.) -- history -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, Probably a Member of the Chatham Family
Black and white portrait of male - possible a member of the Chatham family.Black and white portrait in light card framechatham-holmes collection, chatham family -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Artwork, other - Portrait, King George VI 1949, c 1949
Portrait of King George VI 1949Signed by former MonarchPrinted Portrait of King George VI in military uniform with Peaked cap. His hands are clutched in front of him. The portrait is signed in faded black ink on the lower edge of the print Silver Frame - back of portrait needs attention due to backing paper tearing away from frame Signed by King George VI5/6 rvr, officer's / sergeant's mess -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Allan Studios, Amy Medhurst 1904, 1904_
Studio portrait of Amy Medhurst taken in 1904The Medhursts were a Greensborough pioneer family.Studio portrait, circular shape, mounted on heavy card.Studio name "The Allan Studio" printed on front of mount. Name of subject handwritten on back of mount.amy medhurst -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Unknown
Black & White portrait of George Berry dontaed by John Mills from the estate of Bernard Grayden.Black & White portrait of George Berrygeorge berry, john mills, bernard grayden -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, Publicity shot of Julie Anthony
Portrait photograph of singer Julie Anthony, most likely supplied for inclusion into a Carols by Candlelight program.B/W portrait of Julie Anthonycarols by candlelight, julie anthony -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Portrait, William Henderson,1913
The first issue of the school magazine The Minervan Nov 1913 records the unveiling of the portrait. See file attached. William Henderson served as the school's first President for many years. Artist James Swinton Diston (1857 - 1940) created the portrait for the family in 1900. It was gifted to the school at an unveiling ceremony held 19 August 1913. The portrait was displayed in the school for many years before being transferred to St Andrews Kirk. It was located in a shed at St Andrews around 1990 and returned to the College per favour of old collegian Clark Chester, former Captain of Henderson House. Ornate gold framed portrait in oils.william-henderson, clark-chester, henderson-house, ballarat-college, st-andrews-kirk