In 1867, Frenchman Joseph Monier patented the use of metal reinforced concrete for use in horticultural troughs. Francois Hennebique expanded this idea into a general construction technique including for the construction of bridges bridges with the first bridge built in 1875. In Victoria, Monash and Anderson, representatives of the Australian patent holders and later Victorian patent holders. The Bendigo Monier Bridges were built between 1901 and 1902. Monash's contribution was not in the actual technology but in the promotion and defence of the new technology that was faced by much doubt and scepticism.Series of Bendigo Advertiser articles on the theme of Monier Bridges. Five articles from "Discover Bendigo" by James Lerk. 1999 One article from "History Lives" by Jim Evens titled 'Building History Bridges" 2014 Two black and white photos from "The Way we Were" featuring the construction of the Booth Street Bridge 2014 and the collapse of the King Street bridge 2015.monier bridges, engineering

Lights and candles shine against the darkened sky during an undated Carols by Candlelight performance.B/W photograph of Carols by Candlelight crowdcarols by candlelight, fundraising

Estimated date when used 1950'sTeapot holder for travelling made with yellow, flower patterned, vinyl material covering and thickly padded red striped felt lining has cavity to fit teapot or hot water container. Gold metal trim around opening with loops on metal handle to rest two gold balls on other side when holder is closed - similar to a large purse. Red vinyl base has four gold metal balls on corners.teapot, carrier

All Pilots of the RF-4C Phantom aircraft carried a silk letter with the same message in many languages. It asks people to assist the holder and advises that they will be rewarded for doing so.Silk Pilots Letter , Squadron Leader A.R. Reed, Service number: 426115. LD Allan Reed. SQD LD Alan Reed.Service No. 42611S.silk pilots letter., alan reed

Pressed steel black ornate gaslight holder with two swirls- one above and below each other and cast iron flowers attached to the upper support. valve to turn the gas on and off.lighting, uebergang, allansford, domestic items, gaslight, gaslight holder

Part of the Uebergang Collection. Used by the Percy Uebergang family in the early 20th century. A photograph of twins Ray and Joyce sitting in bowls is in the collection. Joyce is sitting in this bowl. [P0127]Large cream china bowl with striped decoration on rim and swirling green stripes below. Interior is cream. Part of a matching set containing bowl, ewer, soap dish and toothbrush holder.Base: 1796.2 Side: H1796.2toilet sets, ablutions, bowls, uebergang, allansford, toilet sets, ablutions, bowls, uebergang, allansford

Pen holder, rectangular block of white marble with a metallic sculptured hand resting on surface. Fastened by 2 screws. Hand has decorative sleeve, nails and sleeve have been painted.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village

Bag Holder for bags being filled with wheat or other grains. It has three sharp hooks for gripping the edge of the bag. Three legs splayed out at the bottom-one leg is movable.rural industry, agriculture

Tin spice set & wall mounting holder 5 tins of spice with contents, labelled Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Ginger, Pepper & Mace, painted blue with dard blue & silver chequered pattern.Invicta brand Henry Berry & Co Pty Ltd Melbourne Adelaide Perth Sydney & Brisbane 2ozs netdomestic equipment, containers, tin, k223.1.2.3.4.5.6

Page from an album designed for Allen & Ginther collectible cigarette cards. Features place holders for four cards, each related to a famous player. Materials: Paper, Ink, Glass, Woodtennis

A pair of horse-riding stirrup foot holders, made of steel. Shape is arched, with flat base for holding foot. Long, rounded hold attached to top for stirrup. Base is oval hole.No visible markingsrural industry, agriculture, stirrup, horse, riding, jessie

Two square leather bound photo holders with gold mounts. Contain a photo of a man in one frame and photo of a woman in the other on one side. Other side of frame patterned velvet. frames, photograph frames

Displayed at History House.Black and white photo. Looking west to east, Julia Street. First 2 buildings have verandahs and 1 chimney each. Double storey, stone building, 4 upstairs windows, 2 chimneys. Small building between 2 double storey buildings. Double storey blue stone with verandah. Small building. 4 double storey buildings.Front: Portland-Julia Street, Looking west to east. Back: State Library of South Australia. Photographic Section Reproduction prohibited except with the permission of the copyright holder. Order No. A/6493.street scene, portland street scene, photography

Candles light up the night sky as crowds watch the performance at the 1981 Carols by Candlelight concert.Col. photograph of 1981 Carols by Candlelight crowdcarols by candlelight, fundraising

Framed item. Inside cigar holder and smoking pipe. Written inside : Gentleman's Cigar Holder in case, gentleman's smoking pipe in case. Both items are from the estate of Miss Marie Boldt of Bendigo and were presented to the Society by estate executor, J. Jess in March 1993. Manufactured in ' Ivorex' a product of Bakelite this material was popular in the 1920's for these items as well as toiletries, jewellery, some 'stringed' instruments and their cases plus mouth pieces for ' wind' instruments.personal effects, smoking accessories, marie boldt

This matches holder, a common item in the early 20th century, has been produced to commemorate the reign of King George 5th of England. It may have been produced for his coronation in 1911.This item is of no known provenance but it is of some interest since it is a souvenir of the reign of King George 5th.A rectangular shaped brown metal matches container. It is rounded on one side and has a striking mechanism on the other side and a lift up lid at the top. There is a circular inset with an image of King George 5th and Queen Alexandra in sepia tones with a clear perspex cover. Inside the container are five wooden matches with red heads.vintage accessory, warrnambool history

Poster advertising a partnership with Flexicar with Yarra Trams and metlink. Gives details of the Flexicar service and that the monthly Metcard holders would receive a month free access and 1 hour drive time.Demonstrates a Yarra Trams poster regarding allied services.Document - single A4 sheet, colour trams, tramways, yarra trams, flexicar, metlink

Spills and tapers were used by early settlers in Moorabbin Shire to light fires, candles and gas lamps. . Late 19 century. A light-wieght black enamelled tin for holding spills and wax tapers. Spills and tapers were used to light fires and gas lamps. The tin is decorated with gold scrolls, and green and blue flowers. The paint work is damaged. No makers mark.kitchen equipment, lights, candles, fireplaces, early settlers, pioneers, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, market gardeners

This sanctuary lamp was presented to by the Reverend Albert Thomas Hope in memory of his wife.Brass sanctuary lamp with inner red glass light holder. Connected to electricity. The lamp hangs from a pulley system by three brass chains. These are connected to three ornate 'wings' attached to the bowl.sanctuary lamp, christ church warrnambool, beatrice hope, reverend albert thomas hope,

Used on the Orbost-Bairnsdale railway line which closed in 1987. The Bairnsdale-Orbost railway was opened in 1916 to serve the agricultural and timber industry. Because of the decline in traffic and heavy operating costs, the line was finally closed in August, 1987. Orbost Railway Station was opened on Monday 10 April 1916 as the terminus of the Orbost railway line, and closed in 1987. The station was located on the west side of the Snowy River despite the town of Orbost being on the east side of the river, in order to save on the costs of a bridge over the river, which at the time had highly variable levels This item is associated with the history of the Orbost-Bairnsdale railway line and therefore reflects the role that the rail line played in the social and economic history of Orbost.A stamp holder made of aluminium into which numbers and possibly letters can be inserted. Also a square shallow wooden box containing numbers which are used with the stamp. The numbers appear to be made of rubber.possibly V G R railway-history orbost-bairnsdale-railway