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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. GETTING THE GOLD, c1850s
Diggers & Mining. Getting the Gold. Slide: (Continued) The scene at the Gravel Pits was especially animated, and would have made a capital sketch. The crowded assemblage of white awnings on these clay heaps, which the diggers had raised to protect them at their work on rainy weather, these standing at different elevations; the diggers turning their windlasses; and others, in rows of half-a-dozen along the sides of muddy pools, working away at their puddling tubs with their shovels, chopping and stirring them about; other cradling; others washing out. (Continued) Markings: 34 994.LIF:4. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Album - Photographic album, ?
Nothing is known of the context of these photos.This item and photographs has little significance without further information being determined. A large photo album with photos mounted on pages as well as 22 loose photos in the front of the album. There are 10 pages with mounted photos on them. The pages have all come loose as the fittings are missing. Maroon leather photo album with loose and fixed photosNoneallan quinn, seafarers, travel, ships -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Centennial planting of trees in Cowes 1994
Centennial planting of golden cyprus trees in Thompson Avenue, Cowes. 2/9/1994. Megan Fuller was grand daughter of Min Lawrence, Matthew Wright was great grandson of Peter ForrestHistorical Coloured photo of people sitting and standing on path in Cowes. 4 guests seated and 1 official standing. Group of schoolchildren behind them. One girl with spade at front left. Also 4 strips of negatives [ 13 photos] taken at the same function.Centennial planting of trees at Cowes. Seniors - Edna Thompson, Min Lawrence, Isa Niven, Peter Forrest & grandchildrengolden cyprus trees, centennial, edna thompson, min lawrence, isa niven, megan fuller, peter fuller, matthew wright -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, A Handbook of the Destructive Insects of Victoria
This item is from the ‘Pattison Collection’, a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, which was 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 lack of financial support led the WMI in 1911 to ask the City Council to take it over. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Library as it was then called. 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 Ralph 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. RALPH ERIC PATTISON Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 Pattison accepted a 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 area 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 during 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 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. Front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service With notes on the methods to be adopted to check and extirpate them. Prepared bu order of the Victorian Department of Agriculture Author: Charles French Publisher: Government Printer Melbourne Date: 1900Label on spine cover with typed text RA 632.70994 FRE Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library Front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Servicewarrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, 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, great ocean road, front loose endpaper has a sticker from corangamite regional library service, charles french -
Orbost & District Historical Society
saddle, Before 1915
By 1914, when Australia joined the war against Germany, there were 23 Light Horse regiments of militia volunteers. Many men from these units joined the Light Horse regiments of the Australian Imperial Force (AIF).This WW1 item is a reminder of the roles that men from Orbost played in that conflict.Large brown leather saddle used by the Light Horse Brigade in WW1. The saddle is built on a pair of felt-padded wooden "bars" which sat on either side of the horse's spine. These are joined by steel arches with a shaped leather seat laced between them. C G H F The saddle also has a few other numbers on it which are difficult to read with accuracy. saddle military-history army transport horse -
Federation University Historical Collection
Equipment - Scientific Object, Bottles - Science
These items were removed from the Mt Helen Campus S-Building before refurbishment in September 2015.A variety of bottles, some are brown glass and some are clear glass. The brown bottles have plastic lids and the clear bottles have glass and metal lids. Some of the clear bottles also have old scientific labels on them of Ether and Hydrochloric Acid. glass, bottles, science, scientific equipment, laboratory -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Photograph, 1914-18 The Methodists Youth Group Cheltenham, 1914-18 The Methodists Youth Group Cheltenham, 1914-18
The date of the photograph is unknown however it can be suggested it was probably during world war one, 1914-18, as one member in the group is in solider's uniform. The photographs are showing the Cheltenham Methodists Youth Group.These two small photos depicting a group photo of the Cheltenham Methodists Youth Group. The first photo shows the group sitting on the grass having a picnic. The second photograph depicts five members standing and two people sitting in front of them to the right of the photograph.back of photographs : C Whiteheadcheltenham, cheltenham methodists youth group, youth group, 1914-18, moorabbin shire, market gardeners, world war 1 1914 - 1918, soldiers, australian infantry force, -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BASIL MILLER COLLECTION: EXERCISE BOOK - STAFF NAMES, ADDRESSES, AND BADGE NUMBERS
Orange and black coloured front cover, book of staff names with badge numbers and addresses. Slipped inside - 1. typed list, 2. Two leave rosters, 3. Two pieces of paper with notes on them, 4. Newspaper clipping - George Sang.person, individual, basil miller -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MALONE COLLECTION: GREETING CARDS
Document. Greeting Cards. Black card with purple/white flower and green leaves in the top left corner. Be strong and of a good courage Josh. 1. 9. Written on the right side. Two holes at the top with green cord through them. Corners are rounded.person, greeting cards, new year, malone collection, greeting cards -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - BASIL WATSON COLLECTION: AVRO-GREEN G5 TRANSPORT TEST
Postcard: biplane, three men working on plane. Buildings at rear of plane. Men standing in front of buildings. In front of photo boxes with 'Shell' stamped on them. On bottom of card written in white ' Avro-Green G5 horse power doing transport test'aviation, civilian, avro green g5, basil watson, biplane -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Ceremonial object - Ornaments from cake for WFE Liardet's 200th birthday, Marilyn Allport, Jul 1999
Ornaments from cake from PMH&PS celebration of WFE Liardet's 200th birthday July 1999, baked and decorated by Marilyn Allport for the Society's July meeting: nine ribbon clusters (red and blue), three of them attached to lump of sugar icingcelebrations fetes and exhibitions, marilyn allport, wilbraham frederick evelyn liardet, wfe liardet -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - PMHPS book launch, Port Melbourne Town Hall, Ann Smallpage, Mar 2004
24 colour photos of PMH&PS members and guests at the launch of PMH&PS publication 'Port Melbourne Town Hall: the Buildings and People Who Used Them'. 13 March 2004. Booklet (16pp) written by Susan REIDY Graham BRIDE at lecternBack: Individual members in blue ink by A. Smallpage.societies clubs unions and other organisations, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, graham bride -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - PMHPS book launch, Port Melbourne Town Hall, Ann Smallpage, Mar 2004
24 colour photos of PMH&PS members and guests at the launch of PMH&PS publication 'Port Melbourne Town Hall: the Buildings and People Who Used Them'. 13 March 2004. Booklet (16pp) written by Susan REIDY Audience group shot.Back: Individual members in blue ink by A. Smallpage.societies clubs unions and other organisations, celebrations fetes and exhibitions -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Manual, United States Army, Organizational, Direct Support and General Support Maintenance Repair Parts and Special Tools List For Howitzer, Light, Towed: 105 mm Soft Cecoil XM 204, 1976
A cream coloured manual with black writing on the front cover. In the middle there is a scetch of a Howitzer. On the top right hand someone has written RAA Trails Unit Lab. At the bottom of the cover reads Janualy 1976. them manual is held together by four stapleshowitzers, military weapons -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - WINIFRED JENNINGS COLLECTION: INSPECTOR JENNINGS, EASTER 1928
A photograph of "Inspector Jennings" and a few other suited men standing infront of a car and a wagon with animal carcasses hanging inside, both of them decorated with horns and plants & pelts. The back of the photograph says: "Inspector Jennings" From His Boss Easter 1928bendigo, history, early bendigo, winifred jennings, easter, 1928 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - VAL CAMPBELL COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH OF CHILD SWIMMERS, 1993
Colour photo of a group of 12 child swimmers standing in front of a wall at the Bendigo East Swimming Club. Most of them are holding either a pennant or have a medal around their necks. Written on the back of the photo: Central District winners & place getters 1993.recreations, sports, swimming -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: THE BEER EXCISE ACT 1901 FORMS, 1/12/1904 - 17/5/1905
Document. Cohn Bros. Collection. Pale green forms which have the second part of them torn off. It lists the number of stamps purchased and their denomination and the total cost. Stamps were purchased for The Beer Excise Act 1901. All pages are signed.organization, business, cohn bros, cohn bros. collection, brewers, cordial & aerated water manufacturers, the beer excise act 1901 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - REMEMBER THEM, 2009
Rember Them a guide to Victorias's wartime heritage, a 308 page hardcover book containing photographs in colour & black & white and maps. Funded by the Government of Victoria and produced by the Veteran's unit, Dept of Planning and Community Development. Published by Hardie Grant Books Prahran.Government of Victoriabook, wartime heritage, victoria's wartime heritage, war memorials. -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Opera Glasses
Ivory? opera glasses with metal surround on larger front lenses extending across to adjustment support connecting them - focus adjustment is ivory (ridged) wheel on central brass fitting - top section of glasses connected by metal divider with central screw to dismantle.opera glasses -
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum
Clothing - Evening gown, 1960's
Worn at Wilby and balls in the districtBurgundy Georgette full skirt lined with taffeta,high waist under bust,edged Round neck and under bust with gold braid oversewn with white sequins. There are two long ties at back extending from shoulder them line. Back zippefLabel on bodice Dorolyn Melbourne, size W. Drycleaning only -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Wedding Horse Shoe, circa 1934
Used by Emma Ellis on the occasion of her marriage to Herbert Ellis at Scots Church, Collins Street Melbourne.Olive green horseshoe with cream bows. Cream rosette with olive green centre. Narrow cream and olive green ribbons with two cream rosettes holding them together. See also horseshoe NA3637, horseshoe, NA3645, garter NA3643 shoes NA3638 costume, female ceremonial -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1930 c
Black and white photograph of front of Dwyers Garage with thirteen men and boy standing out front, behind them is a small dray on left and a new car 1930 A Ford picture of T Ford truck on window left of front door Bairnsdale Victoriabusinesses -
Williamstown High School
High Tide 2006, Williamstown High School Year Book 2006
Coloured card and glossy pages, 40 page A4 sized year book representing the 2006 Williamstown High School year. Includes sports reports, student work, reports from all departments and many photographs, some of them full colour.williamstown high school, year books, 2006, high tide -
South Gippsland Shire Council
Drawing, Pen & Ink, 2004
Framed pen and ink drawing of town site in Korumburra showing buildings, fences and trees. In 1913 the site was gifted to the Australian Defence Services by the community of Korumburra and returned to them in 2004. Set on grey window mount with text panel and brown timber frame. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s - set of 2, 1938?
685.1 - Black and white photo of Sydney Trolley Bus No. 2, College St. opposite Museum. 685.2 - Black and white photo of Sydney tram R1763 at Boomerang St. On Velox Paper. Both photos has number "7 38" stamped on them 685.1 - on rear in pencil "5 Trolley Bus No. 2, College St. opposite Museum" 685.2 - on rear in pencil "6 R 1763 at Boomerang St." Both photo by the same person, handwriting quite distinctive.trams, tramways, sydney trolley buses, sydney trams , tram r1763, trolley bus no. 2 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Chris Wurr, early 1970's
Yields information about the appearance of Bendigo trams early 1970's and the Charing Cross area.Black and White Photograph of three trams at Charing Cross. Photo taken between two bogie cars (25 and one other) on the Eaglehawk line while a Birney crosses in front of them. Possibly No. 29. Photo Chris Wurr, early 1970's. "Photo by Chris Wurr" stamped on the rear.trams, tramways, bendigo, charing cross, tram 25, tram 29 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BERT GRAHAM COLLECTION: GROUP PHOTO, 1999 - 2000
Black & white photograph, Bert Graham Collection, Bendigo East Progress Carpet Bowls members with their trophies after they were presented them by Daryl McClure, in either 1999 or 2000. Four ladies and three men with the Wexford plates as trophies. Names on the back.bendigo, clubs, bendigo east progress carpet bowls -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Correspondence, 1956-1963
Letters to Mrs Merle Lummis (Murphys Creek) from solicitors Louis S. Lazuras, Melbourne; from solicitor Herring, Bathurst and Bruce re money she inherited and a letter back to them. Also a letter from and to Mr A. Astbury. solicitor, Avoca.history, bendigo, merle lummis collection, murphys creek, louis s. lazuras solicitor, herring, bathhurst and bruce solicitors, a astbury solicitor avoca -
Tennis Australia
Print, 1888
Colour lithograph reproduction with caption 'TENNIS COSTUMES -1888'. Depicts four women with in tennis attire, three with racquets. A tennis net is visible behind them. Artist's initials 'LFE' in bottom left corner. Materials: Ink, Wood, Paper, Glass, Metaltennis -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white prints, Student ID Photographs, 1989
Proofs of Student ID photographs. Students holding up cardboard signs with names on them. (1) Associate Diploma in Horticultural Science 1989. (2) Grad. Dip. In Horticulture 1989. (3) Bachelor of Applied Science(Horticulture). Also handwritten list of names.students, id photographs, associate diploma, horticultural science, 1989, graduate diploma, horticulture, bachelor of applied science