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Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Map - Large map of Port Melbourne, British Chart, Japanese war-time map of Port Melbourne, c 1937
Jim Sinclair was born in Cruickshank Street, Port Melbourne in 1924. During World War II Jim found this map in a network of caves near Rabaul, Papua New Guinea. He remembers '"The Japanese] had linked just about every hill with a tunnel. Concreted. Most of them were packed with stuff. I used to wander through - being very careful too, mind you!. You didn't want yourself to get blown up. I found these maps. I thought that looks familiar! It's in English with Japanese stuff on it too."A large map of Port Melbourne with Japanese printed annotations with strategic infrastructure. Stamp on back explains age in Japanese.war - world war ii, port of melbourne, jim sinclair -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document, Port Melbourne Historical and Preservation Society Annual Report 2024 'Growing up in Port Melbourne', Aug 2024
The PMHPS 31st Annual Report was presented at the Annual General Meeting held in August,2024Booklet with a beige background and a 1949 B & W photograph of ten children in a boat at the Presbyterian Kindergarten in Bridge Street, Port Melbourne.port melbourne historical & preservation society, pmhps -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, The Story of Melbourne, 1934
Cream, pale green cover. Brown lettering. Sketches of early discovery scene and Yarra river, Flinders Street, Station and St. Paul's Cathedralthe story of melbourne, kenyon af, stewart f, tatura, victorian history, sir gengoult-smith -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, History of Melbourne Legacy Northern Branch
The Northern Branch of Melbourne Legacy was formed in 1984 with a amalgamation of the Heidelberg Branch and Northcote/Preston/Whittlesea Branch. This document outlines the history of both branches. Heidelberg Branch was established 16th October, 1957. The Northcote/Preston/Whittlesea was established 3rd May, 1958. The history was compiled in 1988 by Legatee John N Roscholler and updated by Legatee Ian Harrison and Legatee Derithe Harrison in an addendum. It covers the formation of Widows Clubs. Preston/Reservoir was July 1985. Northcote began in May 1986, Heidelberg was November 1983. The Heidelberg Boys Club was established in 1958 and lasted until December 1979. Also information about the Legacy Support Group and Legacy Leadership Groups.The work of Legacy is worthy of recording and this covers the Northern Branch history.A4 document x 14 pages on the history of Northern Branch of Melbourne Legacy dated September 2023.heidelberg branch, northcote/preston/whittlesea branch, amalgamation, northern branch -
Slovenian Association Melbourne
Slovenski Vestnik - Messenger 1958, Article introducing the Chess and Hunters sections in Slovenian Club Melbourne in 1958, 1958
Vestnik - Messenger was established in 1955 and it brought news and cultural events to the members of Slovenian Club Melbourne and other subscribers. There were various editors, among them the longest term was by Marjan Persič. The issue in this file was edited by K. Kodrič.Vestnik is full of current and historical news, advertisements, notices and articles.Front page of the Vestnik - MessengerThe page introduces the establishment of the Chess and Hunters groups at the Slovenian Club Melbournevestnik, messenger, slovenian newspaper, slovenian club melbourne -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Jim Melbourne Stawell Historical Society, 20/04/2006
6971-1 Jim Melbourne stawell historical society, museum -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Digital photographs, Melbourne CBD Skyline from Fitzroy High, 2013
Colour photograph of the Melbourne skyline. skyline, melbourne, cbd -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Image, Melbourne Parliament House, c1951
Photograph of Melbourne's Parliament House.victoria, melbourne, parliament house, architecture -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Book - Prospectus, The Working Men's College, The Melbourne Technical School, Prospectus, 1919, 1919
The Working Men’s College was founded in 1881 by a prominent grazier and philanthropist, The Hon. Francis Ormond, who donated £5000 towards the establishment of the college. The Council of the Melbourne Trades Hall then matched Ormond's initial donation by rallying its members. On 4 June 1887, the college opened in its purpose-built building on the corners of Bowen Street and La Trobe Street in Melbourne, with a gala ceremony. It became the third official provider of higher education in the new Colony of Victoria (the Melbourne Athenaeum was founded in 1839 and the University of Melbourne in 1853). The college was the predecessor to the current-day Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT University). Adjoining the college in the 1890s were the Supreme Court of Victoria (later the Melbourne Magistrates' Court) and the Melbourne Gaol - both which are now part of RMIT today. An Index at the back lists all courses available. There is also an Index to Advertisements. Orange/red soft covered book with assorted photographs and advertisements.Office Jun Tech written on front cover.melbourne, prospectus, w.c. kernot, james smith, thos smith, a.e. smith, c.e. oliver, r. solly, s. barker, r. fiddes brown, t.f. bride, daniel white, f.e. shillabeer, d.avery, a.h. merrin, chas gray, w.h. haigh, j.h. hewison, h. burgess, sir d.v. hennessy, w.s. busby, r.b. lemmon, s.n. rodda, j. lemmon, r.b. mccomas, working men's college, melbourne technical school, charles gray, heads of departments, j sarvaas engineering, g b pritchard mining and metallurgy, e s richards chemistry, a hart mathematics, g r pitkeithly art and applied art, r j haddon architecture, instructors-in-charge, e carlton, coach and body building, r j dorey, blacksmithing, j dewar, plumbing gasfitting sheet metal work, h haile, sheep and wool, g leslie, printing, r h mcleod, correspondence courses, f parkin, pattern-making, w penrose, turning and fitting, machinery erecting, d skidmore, moulding, librarian a hart -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Decorative object - Glass mug, Melbourne Glass Bottle Works Co, c1875
This glass design bears a leaf design etched into the surface. It is believe to have been produced in Melbourne, possibly at the Melbourne Glass Bottle Works Co Pty Ltd. It belonged to Mrs. Eliza Reardon, great grandmother of Mrs. Jean Raper.This item is from Raper Collection donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Mrs. Jean Raper. A glass mug with and etched leaf design, thought to have been made in Melbourne, Victoria.glassware, decorative items, glass mug -
Orbost & District Historical Society
brochure, A.E .Keating (Printing) Pty Ltd, Melbourne Our City, 1980 - 1990's
This is a useful reference tool.A stapled soft covered 26 pp brochure. The cover is white and inside a black frame is the title, "Melbourne Our City. Do You know It?' in black print with a black/white photograph of the city in the early 1900's. At the foot is " A guide to some Interesting places to view". It contains b/w illustrations and the last page folds out. -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document, "History of SS No 1427, Nott St, Port Melbourne", 31 Mar 1969
"History of SS No 1427, Nott St, Port Melbourne". Photocopy of two typed pages signed by F R Tonkin 31 March 1969. Information is included about earlier schools : 542 Sandridge (National), 590 Sandridge (Wesleyan) and 602 Sandridge (Roman Catholic) that all closed after No 1427 opened on 1 July 1874.education - primary schools, built environment - civic, nott street state school -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document, Port Melbourne Citizens Action Group 1980-87, 1980 - 1987
Various documents recording the activities of the Port Melbourne Citizens Action Group 1980-87. .01 -Light Rail ; .02 - Light Rail ; .03 - Light Rail ; .04 General membership details; .05 - Traffic management ; .06 - Amalgamation 1986 ; .07 - South bank Strategy 1986 ; .08- Market redevelopment (Coles Supermarket)local government - city of port melbourne, public action campaigns, ian mckay, port melbourne citizens action group (pmcag) -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, The Melbourne & Metropolitan Board of Works Water Supply, Sewerage, etc. Photographic Views, 1908
In 1908 the Melbourne & Metropolitan board of Works published this book to illustrate its many constructions to provide Melbourne with its reticulated water and sewerage systems.This is now is a rare copy.Photographic images, landscape dimensions, hardboard cover, grey green colour Nilmmbw, weirs, dams & pumping stations, reservoirs, aqueducts -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph, Melbourne Zoo, c1971
Made on a trip by Clunes State School to Melbourne Zoo. The whole school was transported by buses from Clunes to Melbourne. Dorothy (Dark) was a school teacher at Clunes.These photographs show the way animals were housed at Melbourne Zoo before innovations in animal welfare. 8 black and white photographsmelbourne, zoo, animals, giraffe, elephant, zoological gardens -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Compact Diskette with CD, "ABC Radio Melbourne Breakfast Show Broadcast from Melbourne Tram Museum on 23rd May 2018", 23/05/2018 12:00:00 AM
Compact Diskette with CD Audio file within a black plastic case with a clear cover. CD titled "ABC Radio Melbourne Breakfast Show Broadcast from Melbourne Tram Museum on 23rd May 2018". Features the ABC Melbourne 774 breakfast show presenters Sami Shah and Jacinta Parsons, along with Kevin Tierney, Adam Chandler, Roberto D'Andrea, Malcolm Just, Colin Tyrus (former ABC Radio newsreader and now does the stop announcements for Yarra Trams) and "The Singing Connies" See Reg item 2839 for associated photographs.trams, tramways, abc radio news, melbourne tram museum, conductors, hawthorn depot, radio stations, music -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Widows function, Widows Christmas Concert at Melbourne Town Hall 1991, 1991
A regular event for the widows was a Christmas concert at the Melbourne Town Hall. The performers were the RAAF Central Band. Held in December each year. These photos were from a proof sheets 911202A and 911202B. The photos from 1991 show President Sullivan presenting flowers to Inez Bruce, Vera Lang and Joan Redmond. Usually the concert was the time the Widows Clubs presented Legacy with funds raised through their fundraising each year - in this case $14,000 - and the president acknowledges with flowers. The article mentions that over 2000 widow attended the 29th Annual Widows' Club Christmas Concert. The concert is a welcome highlight of the year, widows from Melbourne and country Victoria join together to sing carols and enjoy the music of the RAAF Central Band conducted by Squadron Leader Graham Lloyd. Special guest artist included Ivor Jones (a POW in Changi Prison). Proof sheet also shows Legatee Eddie Jowett singing and dancing with an audience member, he was a regular performer at singalong functions.A record of regular events for widows to attend and enjoy together.Black and white photo x 2 of a Christmas concert at the Melbourne Town Hall in 1991, 2 x proof sheet and an article in the Answer.Proof sheet is marked 911202Bwidows, concert, christmas, activities, answer, raaf central band -
Clunes Museum
Domestic object - DRIPSTONE WATER FILTER WITH LID
AN ITEM IN COMMON USE IN EARLIER YEARS, USUALLY CHARCOAL WAS PLACED ON A SCREEN AT ABOUT HALF OF THE DEPTH. IT WAS ALSO USED TO KEEP DRINKING WATER COOL.LARGE CERAMIC DRIPSTONE WATER FILTER WITH LIDJ.G. HOLT'S PURE CARBON WATER FILTER MELBOURNElocal history, domestic item, containers -
Parliament of Victoria
Photograph album, The Australasian Federal Convention Melbourne 1898, 1898
This album commemorates the third session 1897/8 Australasian Federal Convention held in Melbourne from the 22nd of January to the 17th of March 1898. It contains the photographs and signatures of the delegates and photographs of convention staff including those from the Victorian Parliament who assisted during the Convention.Blue leather album with gold embellishment containing 54 cabinet card photographs. Most pages have handwritten signatures of the sitters' below the portrait. Recto, gold: "The Australasian Federal Convention/ Melbourne 1898." "LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY/ THE CLERK/ VICTORIA". Each album page has the title: "The Federal Convention/ 3rd Session, Melbourne, 1898."australasian federal convention -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Article, The Australasian Sketcher 1875 'Wollamai wins the Melbourne Cup ", November 27 1875
The racehorse 'Wollamai" [ or Wollemi ] was bred and trained on Phillip Island by John Cleeland on Phillip Island. It won the Melbourne Cup in 1875. John Cleeland walked the horse to Melbourne to compete.Historical3 photocopies of an article from the sporting section of the Australasian Sketcher describing the Spring meeting of the Victorian Racing Club, large illustration of the crowd and costumes. Article describes the races, horses in very small print.The Australasian Sketcher Sport November 27 1875wollomai, melbourne cup, john cleeland, horse racing, wollemi -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Postcard, The Wertheim Piano Factory, Bendigo Street, Richmond, Melbourne, c.1906
The Kew Historical Society's postcard collection includes views of Kew, Melbourne and Greater Melbourne as well as those including overseas scenes sent or received from Europe or the Middle East. They date from the 1890s to the 2000s. These postcards may or may not include the name of the publisher or printer. A number of the cards were published as parts of popular series. A way of dating early postcards is to identify whether the reverse was divided by a central line which became the norm after 1902 in the United Kingdom. However, other postcards produced after this date do not always conform to this print layout.Polychrome postcard of the Wertheim Piano factory in Richmond.KH-152. H.V. Barlow, Head Office, 173 William St., Melbournewertheim piano factory, bendigo street - richmond, postcards -- richmond (vic.) -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Melbourne Illustrated and Victoria Described
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. Melbourne Illustrated and Victoria Described Author: Horace Perkins Publisher: Horace Perkins Further Information: Melbourne Illustrated and Victorian Described. The Visitors Handbook of Facts and FiguresThe label on the spine cover has the typed text RA 919.45 PER flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, 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, melbourne illustrated and victoria described, horace perkins -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Postcard, Bourke Street, Melbourne, 1920-1920
The Kew Historical Society's postcard collection includes views of Kew, Melbourne and Greater Melbourne as well as those including overseas scenes sent or received from Europe or the Middle East. They date from the 1890s to the 2000s. These postcards may or may not include the name of the publisher or printer. A number of the cards were published as parts of popular series. A way of dating early postcards is to identify whether the reverse was divided by a central line which became the norm after 1902 in the United Kingdom. However, other postcards produced after this date do not always conform to this print layout.Monochrome postcard of Bourke Street, Melbourne, looking west from Swanston Street. The costumes of the women in the photograph would indicate the use of an earlier photograph dating from the 1885-1895.Mrs L. Clark, Ecclesbourne, Harp Road, East Kew / Wishing you many happy returns of the Day, M. Boylebourke street - melbourne, postcards -- melbourne (vic), photographic postcards -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book - Borough of Port Melbourne, Rough Minute Book . Borough of Port Melbourne 03/05/1892 to 06/04/1893, 1892
Rough Minute Book . Borough of Port Melbourne 03/05/1892 to 06/04/1893. Written and printed. White label on front. Red, blue, black and white "marbling" cover with red spine. Rough Minute label on back cover also. Other rough minute books from period catalogued in series 3685 to 3693, also 1107local government - borough of port melbourne, built environment, edward c crockford, town clerks -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book - Town of Port Melbourne, Rough Minute Book . Town of Port Melbourne October 1896 to October 1897, 1896
Rough Minute Book . Town of Port Melbourne October 1896 to October 1897. Written and printed. Red. blue, black white marbled cover, dark red spine. Heading is on white label on front cover. Includes deputation of cowkeepers May 1897 Other rough minute books from period catalogued in series 3685 to 3693, also 1107local government - town of port melbourne, built environment, livestock, edward c crockford, town clerks, cowkeepers -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Programme - Souvenir, Back to Port Melbourne Celebrations, 1933
From the collection of the late Fred WINDUSSSouvenir Program of Back to Port Melbourne celebrations April 29 to May 7th 1933, list of Chairmen and Mayors from 1860 to 1932, main historical facts and program of events Contains two sketches (1) showing site of Town Hall and Quinns Council Club Hotel, (2) site of Salked's Pier Hotel and Old jetty at Liardet's Beachlocal government - city of port melbourne, social activities, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, henry carr southward, mrs taylor, mayors -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Book, "A Brief History of The Melbourne Brunswick and Coburg Tramways Trust", 1999
Book - titled "A Brief History of The Melbourne Brunswick and Coburg Tramways Trust", MBCTT, written by Bob Prentice and edited by Dean Filgate. Published by Tramway Publications 1999. Provides details on the formation of the Trust, appointments, financials, track and overhead construction, power supply, street lighting, depot and offices, opening, map, tickets, staff, operation statistics, extensions, and rolling stock. Illustrated with many photographs including a photograph of the Trust Tramways Band.Yields information about the tramways built by "The Melbourne Brunswick and Coburg Tramways Trust"Book - 24 pages including heavy card covers, titled "A Brief History of The Melbourne Brunswick and Coburg Tramways Trust", centre stapled.trams, tramways, mbctt, tramways band, coburg, construction -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, "In Safe hands: Presidents of the Port Melbourne Football Club", 2011
"In Safe hands: Presidents of the Port Melbourne Football Club", by Terry KEENAN. describes the 29 presidents of the Port Melbourne Football Clubcyril letts, richard taylor, william swallow, peter saultry, albert victor renowden, sport - australian rules football, thomas swallow, carl frederick julius seismann, john finlay malcolmson, frederick thomas derham, george sangster, arthur tate, arthur hester, franz opitz, george alexander rogers, james peter crichton, william harper, arthur hardingham, hugh stranaghan, henry lang, walter 'watty' power, thomas griffin, joseph earle, albert garbutt, henry perazzo, james mutch, norm goss snr, henry harrison, john bradley, port melbourne football club, pmfc, alexander arthur james -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Plaque - City of Port Melbourne Coat of Arms, 1900 - 1950
Large City of Port Melbourne circular plaque of the coat of arms on thick cardboard, fully coloured (probably by hand), on black and white photographlocal government - city of port melbourne, electrical supply -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Negative - Negative, Barak Road Development Area Services plan, City of Port Melbourne, Barak Road Development Area Services, 27 Sep 1971
4" x 5" negative of City of Port Melbourne plan, Sept 1971, of services required for development between Barak and Beacon Roadstransport - railways, town planning, local government - city of port melbourne