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Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Main Street Stawell corner of Wimmera Street with Stabbs Coach Building visable c1920's, 1920
Sepia photo of Stawell Main Street Scene. Stabb's Coach Building on corner of Wimmera Street visible. C1920's. Possibly Easter bunting hanging in the street.Sepia Photograph of a scene in a commercial area. People in the Street. A Cow in the foreground. Stawell from the side of the P.O. (Nell Kingston)stawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Native Youth Mine at Great Western showing buildings & Poppet Head on Poppet Head Road c1930's
Several photographs of Native Youth Mine at Great Western showing buildings and Poppet Head. 1930's. Located on Poppet Head Road South of Great Western.mining gold -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Barnes and Scallan Streets intersection looking towards cemetery with Mr H Crouch's Undertaker Premises on the corner c1880's
Main Street Barnes and Scallan Streets intersection looking towards cemetery. H Crouch Undertaker on corner. Primary School 502 obscured by trees. 1880'sVictorian Views. C. Herbert, Photo. Stawell 1878stawell cemetry road -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Aerial photo of Stawell Lower Main Street looking towards the Grampians 1950's
Aerial shot 1950's, Caltex Service Station, Cato Lake, War Memorial and Weights Bridge, Salvation Army Building and McClure's used Car yard. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Folder, Rosie Bray, Diamond Valley 50's Plus Club, 2024
A collection of information and news articles regarding the Diamond Valley 50's plus club which met twice weekly in Watsonia. Most of these documents are from 2018.Plastic Folder with typed information, images and newspaper clippingsdiamond valley 50's plus club, watsonia - people -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Aide mémoire, Crew Duty Card Saracen Mk1 APC, 1954
The Saracen APC was in service in the Regiment in the 1960's.A tri-folded light card aide-memoire for the crew of a Saracen Mk 1 APC stating various servicing tasks etcWO Code No 8901saracen -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Research Notes, H. S. McComb, development and timing of the "PMTT" - part 2, 1950's
Set of papers, handwritten concerning the development and timing of the "PMTT", Prahran and Malvern - about 40 sheets. Prepared by H. S. McComb - gives layout of the PMTT system, primarily of Burke Road, sketches of track layout, opening dates, sketches of various junctions, bridges, track miles, junctions, reconciliation of track lengths from various sources includes Whitehorse Road, Victoria St cable tram terminus, Kew Depot, Candy Corner, St Kilda terminus, Malvern Depot, High St, Items 2041 to 2052 within box 72.3 in a brown folder marked "PMTT" in red pencil.trams, tramways, pmtt, malvern, routes, track, kew depot, burke rd, surveys, victoria st, whitehorse rd, malvern depot, st kilda, candy corner -
Federation University Historical Collection
Certificate, The School of Mines, Ballaarat: William S Macartney, 1908
This First Class Certificate was presented to William S Macartney on completion of his course in the Metallurgical Division. He was also certified that he was entitled to be an Associate of the School of Mines, Ballaarat. Parchment certificate with red seal. Text in blackCertificate numbered 'No. 55' Sessions 1904-1907 Signed: R Maddern (President of Council) Dated: 15 May 1908william macartney, metallurgical division, first class certificate, associate of the school of mines ballaarat -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Bests Winery late 1800's
Sepia photograph of men and boys outside the cellars at Henry Best's Concongella vineyard, Great Western. Two horses with a cart and large barrel are shown. Late 1800's -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Group at Seppelts Winery with Cr C Brown, the Mayor on the left c1930's
Group at Seppelts Winery c1930’s. Cr C Brown Mayor left in photograph. C1930 Gentleman in centre holding hat is possibly Governor with wife holding flowers.great western stawell government -
Wonga Park Community Cottage History Group
Photograph (sub-item) - Map of original land settlement in 1890’s – known as ‘the Eight Hour Pioneer village Settlememt’, the square mile around the Wonga Park Store today (red square)
Map of original land settlement in 1890’s – known as ‘the Eight Hour Pioneer village Settlememt’, the square mile around the Wonga Park Store today (red square). -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Friend, Oscar J, Trouble at the Lazy-S, 1951
Western224 p. : plain brown cover, title and author's name on spinefictionWesternfiction, westerns, oscar j. friend -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, Tramway Museum Society of Victoria (TMSV), South Melbourne depot 1950's
Yields information about the appearance of BTM owned tram No. 8 Scrubber when in MMTB service at the South Melbourne Per way depot.Printed colour photograph in the form of a postcard, of the Perway yard at South Melbourne depot 1950's with grinder car No. 2 and other service trams and a tower truck. No. 8 is the MMTB green and cream colour scheme. Has the two road Perway yard shed in the view. TMSV publication On the rear is a postcard framework and in the address portion a written inscription.In red ink, "Sth Melb Perway yard scrubber 8w, with cabins from PMTT 32"trams, tramways, south melbourne, mmtb, scrubber tram, tower truck -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Carl Segnit, "Please step inside - a nostalgic look at Australian tramways in the 1950's", 2016
Book - 96 pages+ card cover + jacket, perfect bound, portrait format, titled "Please step inside - a nostalgic look at Australian tramways in the 1950's", compiled by Carl Segnit 2016 with photos from Adelaide, Ballarat, Brisbane, Melbourne and the VR system in Melbourne. All photographs by Clive Coram, Kevin Rette and a few by Keith Kings.trams, tramways, melbourne, work trams, mmtb, adelaide, brisbane, ballarat, vr -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Badge - Returned from Active Service, 1940
This badge was made in 1940 and has the number A12397, A indicated issued to an AIF member. These badges were issued to all Returned from Active Service Personnel between 1940 and 2012.The badge is an original and has been issued to a member of the AIF on Return from Active Service.Diamond shape bronze badge - on the front a crown, an anchor, rising sun, and wings. Underneath on a boomerang the words 'Returned from Active Service'. On the reverse - A12397, G & E Rodd 1940.badge, returned from active service -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, mid 1940's to early 1950's
Black and white print of Ballarat No. 22 at the Mt Pleasant terminus, mid 1940's to early 1950's prior to its renumbering. The crew is swapping ends. The tram has the destination of Mt Pleasant. In the background is the General Store at the time. On rear in ink "HTT 11 = MMTB N 117 = Ball 22 Renumbered 37"trams, tramways, mt pleasant, tram 22 -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Rail Motor 1930’s known as a Doddle Bug which ran from Stawell to Ararat -- named staff
Rail Motor 1930’s known as a Doddle Bug which ran from Stawell to Ararat. In front George Bradley. Mr Johansen Driver in uniform sitting. Claude Dunn.stawell transport -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Champagne making at Seppelts in Great Western 1950's
Disgorging champagne. Back Joe Tozer (disgorging), centre one man is Mr Skurrie (new corks & wires) and front Alan Radford (washing & packing bottles) 1950's. -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mitchell Brothers c1880’s -- Studio Portrait
Studio Portrait of Mitchell Brothers c1880’s seated David McAlpine Mitchell. George Mitchell. Robert Edward Mitchell. William Henry Mitchell. Seated Hans Lemon Mitchell.stawell -
St Kilda Historical Society
Postcard - Photograph Building, Graeme S Breydon, St Kilda Post Office, 1974
S E corner of Inkerman and High Sts, 1974black and white photograph -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Box of sealing wax, n.d
Possibly from the Portland Town Council collection.Artefacts relating to the Portland Town Council represent the history of the Glenelg Shire and how it came to be. The Glenelg Shire Council was established by an Order-in-Council under the Local Government Act 1989, published in the Victorian Government Gazette S63 on 23 September 1994. Three councils were amalgamated, the City of Portland and the Shires of Glenelg and Heywood, to form the new Glenelg Shire.Cardboard box containing 11 full sticks and 5 partial sticks of sealing wax. Sealing wax embossed with maker detailsFront: Orange and yellow paper label on top. S. Maw, Son and Sons Fine sealing wax Crest in centre with London Englandportland town council, local government, glenelg shire, administration -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Belt, Carter Saddler Warrnambool, 19th century to mid 20th century
This belt is typical of those used in the lineshaft system of operation, with one central motor sometimes steam but later electrical, which allowed the power to be disippated to a number of points. This belt links into Warrnambool’s past with the name of S Carter. Samuel Carter emigrated from Yorkshire in 1865 and opened his saddlery in 1866 in partnership with a Mr Roach until he moved his business to Fairy Street around1885. Samuel Carter died in 1892 and his son continued the business until around 1940.Brown hard leather with 9 metal staples in each end Two oval stamps with S. Carter Warrnambool around outer edge and Saddler stamped in centre. All uppercase. Larger stamp is incomplete. warrnambool, samuel carter, saddlery lineshaft belt lava street fairy street -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr Gordon Maconachie near Callawadda ploughing the fields c1920's
Rural Scene of Mr. Gordon Maconachie ploughing on his property near Callawadda. Disc plough drawn by a team of horses. 1920's. Original photo owned by Mrs. Lois Dunlop. Black and white photograph of a rural scene in a brown card folder. A person is on a disc plough drawn by 6 horses.callawadda -
Victoria Police Museum
Photograph (police car), Kodak
A 1939 Chevrolet sedan used for general transport duties.Unattended 1939 Chevrolet with front driver's door open, circa 19401940. No. 7 Chevrolet. 1939 Model. T.B. Photo W. Walkerpolice vehicles; transport branch; wireless patrol; motor police branch; motor traffic section; chevrolet car -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Invitation from the Ringwood Council of the City of Ringwood on 22nd October 1974. From the Mayor Cr S Morris JP and the Councillors to Mrs G Horman. Official launch of the "Place of Many Eagles" by KAR Horn BA Mus B State Librarian at the Civic Centre, Maroondah Highway, Ringwood
Invitation from the Ringwood Council of the City of Ringwood on 22nd October 1974. From the Mayor Cr S Morris JP and the Councillors to Mrs G Horman. Official launch of the "Place of Many Eagles" by KAR Horn BA Mus B State Librarian at the Civic Centre, Maroondah Highway, Ringwood. All material is from Gwen Horman’s three albums that she owned. -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Yarra Trams, "Power supply upgrade project - J. S. Grey Reserve West Preston", Jul. 2016
Digital image of a folded A4 pamphlet titled "Power supply upgrade project - J. S. Grey Reserve West Preston", about the construction of a new sub-station on the reserve, gives construction dates, impact, site plan, elevation plan, reason or need for the sub-station for tram power upgrades. Dated July 2016. A4 print made for files.trams, tramways, substation, power supply, yarra trams, west preston -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, "Ashen" Homestead Remnants in Murtoa after a Storm c1920’s
Dugald McPherson's Ashen's Homestead (Remnants) c1920’s Ashen's south of Murtoa was one of the area's original squatting runs. This photo taken in the 1920's shows the homestead after a violent storm had been through the area. In 1853, the country around Ashen's was covered by timber, she-oaks, bull-oaks, light gum and box thickets of ti-tree and clumps of pine and wattles. The vegetation was so thick outside the horse paddock it was difficult to move in any direction. It was said McPherson and two others fought over the land.Back entrance to Ashen's Station.stawell -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (Item) - Grumman Tracker Illustrated Parts Breakdown Navy Models S-2A , S-2C , s-2F , C-1A Aircraft
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Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Decorative object - Penny Brooch, 1940's
Made from an Australian penny, 1940, by Adolf Woolf at Camp 3Kangaroo brooch, circular, copper colour with wire pin fastener at back. Australia Penny 1940. Small raised star on left and raised impression of Kangaroo in flight.brooch, kangaroo, woolf a, glockemann b, camp 3, ww2 camp 3, jewellery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Booklet - Comic play, S. Knowles
Booklet owned by Arthur Baggaley, Fruiterer, who lived at 15 Forest Street, Bendigo. His business 'C.A. Baggaley & Son' was at Covent Garden, Mitchell Street, Bendigo. Arthur was born in Bendigo in 1903 to Charles Arthur Baggaley and Ada (Mallon). He married Evelyn May Grigg. Arthur died in September, 1993.Eight page booklet, on front cover: Laughable Dialogues for School and Public Entertainments, Social Gatherings, &c, &c, (free from objectionable language and incident) by S. Knowles, No.35 , "Mr. Bompas Outwitted' a play for five males and four females. Baggaley Collectionfruiterer, confectioner, business, mitchell street, covent garden, entertainment, play script, marriage