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University of Melbourne, School of Chemistry
Microbalance
An original Kerr-Grant Microbalance, modified by E.J.Hartung This balance was invented in the chemistry department by Bertram Dillon Steele, later first Professor of Chemistry at the University of Queensland 1910-1930, in collaboration with Professor Kerr Grant, Physics. The design was widely used by other chemists, including Masson's mentor, Professor Ramsay, working in London on newly discovered rare gases (especially Radon), and Professor Hartung in Melbourne, investigating the chemistry of the decomposition of silver salts in photographic processes. The principle of the microbalance was to measure the change in density of a gas by the shift in the balancing beam due to a change in pressure of the gas in the balance case. The quartz balancing beam was made by Bertram Steele who was particularly skilled in glassblowing. A quartz beam is the beam of the Aston microbalance based on the Steele/Grant instrument, and described by F.W. Aston, the inventor of the mass spectrometer. The bulb at one end of the beam contained a fixed amount of air, so that a change in the pressure of gas in the balance case changed the buoyancy of the beam, yielding a displacement in the beam which could be measured. By this means, differences in weight of about 10 nanogram could be measured, in amounts of up to 0.1 gram. Such differences are significant the increase in weight of a metal sample due to surface oxidation (Steele's interest) in the weight loss due to radioactive decay of Radium (Ramsay's work), and in the estimates of density change due to the isotopic distribution of Neon (Aston). Ernst Johannes Hartung was a chemist and astronomer. Educated at the University of Melbourne (BSc 1913, DSc 1919), he became lecturer in 1919, associate professor in 1924, and succeeded Rivett as chair of chemistry in 1928, remaining in this position until 1953. Hartung?s lecturing style surged with enthusiasm and he employed the use of screen projections to demonstrate chemical phenomena to large undergraduate classes. In 1935 he recorded Brownian movement in colloidal solutions on 35 mm cinefilm, which was later copied onto 16 mm film for the Eastman Kodak Co. World Science Library. This can be viewed in the Chemistry laboratory. He researched the photo decomposition of silver halides, and was awarded the David Syme Prize in 1926. He devoted time to the design and construction of a large, new chemistry building for the School of Chemistry (built 1938?1939). During World War II he was approached by Professor Thomas Laby, chairman of the Optical Munitions Panel, to chair the advisory committee on optical materials, to produce high quality optical glass in Australia. This was successful, with large-scale production achieved within ten months at a reasonable cost. Hartung served three terms as general President of the (Royal) Australian Chemical Institute, was an ex-officio councillor of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, and a Trustee of the Museum of Applied Science (now part of Museum Victoria).An original Kerr-Grant Microbalance, modified by E.J. Hartung. -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, Nell - A Story of the Sea, 1906
Daughter of George Temple and Mary McAuslane of Castlemaine, Hilda married James Kerr in 1893 and lived at Lincluden, Raymond Street, Orbost. Her husband was a Scot who had come to Australia as a ship's doctor and practised in NSW before visiting Orbost on a government vaccination programme. He liked Orbost and returned there, its first doctor, until his death in 1928. Hilda was sometimes referred to as 'Mrs Dr Kerr.' She and her sisters Mabel Stewart Temple and Margaret Ferrie Temple were all talented writers and musicians.This booklet is an example of the talent of Hilda Temple Kerr. Hilda Temple Kerr (1874-1956) grew up in Orbost. She was very talented and published several books. It is reflective of the style of poetry in the early 19th century.A small book with a cream coloured cover. It is titled Nell - A Story of the Sea and contains poetry, a libretto written by Hilda E. Temple Kerr for a musical event, a musical cantata by Mr W. R. Furlong.On front cover - donated by Connie Cruickshank.music kerr-hilda -
Wangaratta Urban Fire Brigade
photograph
YARRAWONGA WEIR ANNIVERSARY PARADE 29/10/89 HELMETS L TO R:C.Davidson, J. Kerr, A. Mills on back + Yarrawonga Brigade Memberscolor photographYARRAWONGA WEIR ANNIVERSARY PARADE 29/10/89 HELMETS L TO R:C.Davidson, J. Kerr, A. Mills on back + Yarrawonga Brigade Membersyarrawonga, c.davidson, j. kerr, a. mills -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Ena and Nell Grigg Outside their Home, 1905, 1905
This house was the home of William Michael Grigg and his family. It later was lived in by Les & Gwen Kerr, Russell & Cathy Kerr, Cindy and Justin Liddy, Ivan and Mary Perrin. Christopher Grigg was given the photograph by his Great Aunt Nell Grigg.Original mounted photograph of weatherboard house with two girls standing in front."Grigg house - Geelong Road Linton/later owned by Kerrs/Ena & Nell Grigg/in garden at home/in Linton/Ena about 14 yrs Nell 4 yrs/1905".nell grigg, ena grigg, houses -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - AWARD, ORDER OF AUSTRALIA, FRAMED 1995, C.1995
Jack received his OAM on Australia day 1995 from the Honourable Richard McGarvie (refer Cat No 8045P) for his work as a volunteer with ex service personnel in the Bendigo RSL Sub Branch at the Soldiers Memorial Institute Bendigo. Refer Cat No 8040 for Jacks other awards, his Committee/Volunteer work with the Bendigo Sub Branch of the RSL.Wooden frame, glass front, cardboard backing, White certificate to John Kerr Barnes printed in red, blue / gold emblem with crown on top,stamp top LHS. This is a copy of the original.“To John Kerr Barnes, 26th Jan 1995. The Order of Australia. In the General Division. Given with the approval of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second. Signed by: Bill Hayden - Governor General Signed by: .................. Secretary of Order of Australia”brsl, smirsl, oam -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH FRAMED, OAM 1995, 26.1.1995
John Kerr Barnes (Jack) Bendigo RSL Sub - Branch receiving his award of OAM Australia Day 1995, refer Cat No 8044 (Certificate). Refer Cat No 8040 for Jacks other awards, Committee/Volunteer work for the Sub Branch and his WW2 service.Photograph colour framed, frame is timber, photo backing is green, photo shows the award of an OAM. At the bottom is a small section attached with text."John Kerr Barnes: Order of Australia awarded by Honorable Richard McGarvie Government House Australia Day 1995".brsl, smirsl, oam -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph - copy, Mill House, 1986
Photograph of home of Mill House and upstairs extension and bullnose verandah added. Former home of George and Norma Parks and family. Nephew of Dr J. Park. House was connected with former flour mill, now demolished. Now home of Dr and Mrs C. Kerr and family.Black and white photograph of Mill House, Albert Street, Tatura. Exterioron back: Mill House with upstairs extension, home of Dr and Mrs Charles Kerr, Albert Street, Tatura 1986dr and mrs c. kerr, dr j. park, mill house tatura -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Booklet - Memoirs, Aileen Elizabeth Brown, Garnered Sheaves: Memoirs of The Mission to Seamen, Victoria 1853-1934, 1935
Aileen was the daughter of Reverend Richard Vallencey Danne and Mary Danne , nee Johnston, herself daughter of Reverend Kerr Johnston. She was married to Alfred Augustus Brown. In 1935 she wrote the memoirs presented during the annual meeting of the Mission on the 10th of April by her brother, Reverend Noel Johnston Danne. It was sold for fundraising purposes for the Mission. In the article from the Herald published on Wednesday 10 April 1935, page 14 : "An interesting presentation took place during the afternoon when the Rev. N. J. Danne, on behalf of his sister, Mrs A. E. Browne, will present the Mission with a copy of the Memoirs of the Victoria Mission to Seamen from the year 1853, when their grandfather was the first chaplain of the Mission. Further copies of the memoirs were sold to assist the funds of the mission."Medium sized booklet. 16 pages memoirs with blue cover written by Aileen Elizabeth Brown in 1935 tells the beginnings of the mission and Kerr Johnston (1812-1887), seamen's mission chaplain. Foreword written by Aileen Elizabeth Brown. On page 2 are the photographs of the Reverend Kerr Johnston and his wife.reverend noel johnston danne, 1890-1969, aileen elizabeth brown, nee danne, 1879-1956, reverend richard vallencey danne, 1846-1904, mary alice isabelle danne nee johnston, 1851-1926, fundraising, mission to seafarers, seamen's mission, mission to seamen, port melbourne, 1935, memoirs, history, reminiscence -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, The Little Birthday Queen, C. 1906
Daughter of George Temple and Mary McAuslane of Castlemaine, Hilda married James Kerr in 1893 and lived at Lincluden, Raymond Street, Orbost. Her husband was a Scot who had come to Australia as a ship's doctor and practised in NSW before visiting Orbost on a government vaccination programme. He liked Orbost and returned there, its first doctor, until his death in 1928. Hilda was sometimes referred to as 'Mrs Dr Kerr.' She and her sisters Mabel Stewart Temple and Margaret Ferrie Temple were all talented writers and musicians.This book is an example of the talent of Hilda Temple Kerr. Hilda Temple Kerr (1874-1956) grew up in Orbost. She was very talented and published several books. It is reflective of the style of poetry in the early 19th century. A small green covered book of children's poetry. The title is in gold print within a small frame above a stylised gold flower. Below in gold print - "Hilda C. Temple Kerr" and "Illustrated by Mr H. Sherwood, Orbost". There is an ornate border around this.temple-hilda kerr-hilda poetry book-the-little-birthday-queen literature -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Meditations & Contemplations, 1807
This book belonged to Charity Lamerton Phillips and may have belonged to her parents before her. On the inside front cover are the names of George Phillips and Jessie Kerr, giving their marriage date and the birth dates of four of their children. Charity Lamerton Phillips (1872-1942) was the daughter of George and Jessie Phillips of Nirranda and she married Frederick Bonnett and farmed in the Mepunga district. This book is of interest because of its age and because it contains family information on the Phillips family of Nirranda. Many 19th century people recorded family information in a Bible or other old book kept in the home. This is a hard cover book of 325 pages. The cover is brown leather with some sections eroded away. The spine has gold lettering. The book contains several black and white illustrations. Some of the pages are stained and torn at the edges. There are two loose sheets – an undated newspaper cutting and a notice regarding an anniversary service at the Westdown Congregational Chapel. The inscriptions are handwritten in black ink. There is also pencil scribble on some pages. Inside front cover: Details of the marriage of George Phillips and Jessie Kerr and the birth dates of four of their children. charity phillips, george and jessie phillips of nirranda, history of warrnambool -
University of Melbourne, School of Chemistry
Micro-balance
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NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)
Photograph: Collingwood Town Hall and Court House where Collingwood Technical School was based from 1912 – 1923
Framed black and white photograph of Collingwood Town Hall and Court House where Collingwood Technical School was based from 1912 – 1923. Originally designed by Mr. P Kerr, Govt. Architect, and built about 1853 for the Collingwood Town Hall and Court House.’ iInscription on the picture mount, reads: 'THE ABOVE BUILDING WAS USED AS / THE COLLINGWOOD TECHNICAL SCHOOL / DURING 1912-1923 / Originally Designed by Mr. P KERR, Govt. Architect, and built about 1853 for the / COLLINGWOOD TOWN HALL AND COURT HOUSE'.collingwood technical school, buildings, collingwood town hall, collingwood court house, nmit, -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Licence
Private Pilots Licence, Thomas William KERRdocuments, ww1, raf -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - J.D KERR CYCLE & SPORTS SPECIALIST,1920
Black and white photo on brown card of 5 males and 1 female figures in front of Queens Corner. Tourer car on left and motor bike, 'Cricket, Tennis, Golf, Barnet Glass Tyres. J.D.Kerr Cycle & Sports Specialist, Petrol Bowser to left of photograph. Inscription: In Image on Building 'Queens Corner/…All Cricket, Tennis, Golf, Barnet Glass Tyres, Football, Cricket, Tennis'. 'J.D.Kerr / Cycle & Sports Specialist', 'Kerr Cycles'. Number Plate on Motor Cycle '17211'. See Research field for further information.organization, business, j.d.kerr cycle & sports specialist, kerr, james david. -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - B/W photograph, "Fassifern" Herriot St. Buninyong
Part of a series of photographs to record changes in Buninyong.B/W photograph an iron roofed brick building "Fassifern" in Herriott St. former home of David Kerr' of Kerr's Berry Farm, Somerville St.streetescape, garde, house herriott st, fassifern -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph
A coloured photograph of James Kelly Kerr in Army uniform.photograph, james kelly kerr -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - Lithographic Squadron Personnel and Others at the Army Survey Regiment, c1970s
These two photographs were taken circa 1970s at the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo. Photo .1P was taken in 1971 when the then Justice John Kerr (later Sir John Kerr AK, GCMG, GCVO, QC) visited the Regiment. At that time, he was the Chairman of the Committee of Enquiry into Service Pay and Conditions. Personnel from Lithographic Squadron had submitted a grievance regarding salaries to the Committee, who during this visit reviewed their technical skills and conducted interviews. This ultimately led to the personnel achieving salary parity with other technical trades in RASvy. Photo .2P was taken after a formal medal presentation at the Army Survey Regiment in c1976. The Defence Force Service Medal was presented to personnel in recognition of 15 years of efficient remunerated service, or the Clasp for 5 years of additional service.This is a set of photographs of Lithographic Squadron Personnel, Justice John Kerr and other RASvy personnel at the Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo c1970s. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, black & white, 1971, L to R: Jim Mulqueen, Sir John Kerr AK, GCMG, GCVO, QC, LTCOL Bill Howarth .2) - Photo, black & white, c1976, L to R: WO1 Joe Farrington, John Rankine, CPL Ian ‘Lofty’ Turner, SGT Peter Saunders, LTCOL George Ricketts, SGT Ross Hyde, WO1 Ian ‘Ike’ Lever, WO1 Aub Harvey, SGT Jim Mulqueen.1P to .2P – personnel annotated royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr, printing -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - JOHN JONES COLLECTION: KERR'S MANDURANG HOTEL
Photo mounted on dark grey matt board with some decorative embossing around the photo. Pictured is a group of men and women seated and standing at the side of Kerr's Mandurang Hotel. The building is weatherboard. In the background is a large stack of wood and a buggy. All the men are wearing hats and the young man on the left is wearing a white apron. Written on the back in pen is Kerr and written in pencil is Kerr's Mandurang Hotel. Seated centre is William Kerr's son John Kerr and perhaps his brother William ? Behind. Lady in front row right holding a bird.bendigo, hotel, mandurang hotel, john jones collection - kerr's mandurang hotel, william kerr, john kerr, william kerr -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph
Black and white photograph of mourners at the grave side of James Kelly Kerr.photograph, funeral procession, james kelly kerr -
Buninyong Visitor Information Centre
Photograph, 'Fassifern' Herriot Street, Buninyong
The framed photograph was presented to the Buninyong Visitor Information Centre in 1988 to mark the 150th anniversary of the township of Buninyong. Framed copy of historical photograph showing Mrs. Rachel Kerr and her daughter, Grace, on the verandah of their house 'Fassifern' in Herriott Street, Buninyong, early 1900s. The house was first owned by Mr. David Kerr. Framed photograph includes a label providing historical data and donation details.buninyong, houses, costume -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Letter, 19th May 1988
A typed two page letter address to Mr. Kerr from The Australian dated May 19, 1988. The Australian is asking to Mr. kerr's assistance in the compilation of an important supplement planned for The Australian newspaer in early July.letter, james kelly kerr -
Cheese World Museum
DVD, On our selection: the women's story
This is the story of the women of the bush, women who performed more than the traditional duties of wife and mother. They worked alongside their men, through good/times and bad and they were rare to complain. Six former country women of the Portland/Heywood district provide us with a snapshot of life as it was from the 1920's through to the 1960's. They speak about their own and their mother's lives, lives which have experienced the greatest material and personal changes in history. The story of the 'Remarkable Mary Stuchbery' details the struggles of a wife and family whose husband/father contracted polio shortly after returning from WWII service. Garry Kerr has produced a series of local history stories, initially for the Heywood [history group] and more recent items privately.The material contained in these interviews provides a first-hand insight into the experiences of women who were involved in carving farms from virgin bush. Their recollections of work, social activities and opportunities for their children are an invaluable primary source.Full colour DVD cover featuring image of old hip-roof weatherboard house with front verandah and skillion roof to rear with stone chimney attached to outside. Corrugated iron roof is rusty. To the left is an outbuilding. Picket and wire fencing is in the foreground, background has large cypress tree to left and gum to right. At the bottom is a series of three black and white images showing (L-R) three women in working clothes and a woman holding a baby; woman chopping wood; woman milking cow with young boy standing beside her. The back cover is yellow with images of the seven women featured showing coloured images of the interviewees beside black and white images of the interviewees when young. DVD features the same images as the front cover.Garry Kerr's LOCAL HISTORY Series 5/On Our Selection/The/Women's/Story/Produced by Garry Kerr (front) WOMEN WERE THE UNSUNG HEROES OF THE BUSH/This is the story of the women of the bush [see historical information] ... Running time 74 minutes/Plus an additional 30 minutes of/'The Remarkable Mary Stuchbery' -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
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Black and white photograph of mourners at the grave site for the funeral of James Kelly Kerrphotograph, funeral procession, james kelly kerr -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph
Black and white photograph of the Funeral Guard with weapons for the funeral of James Kelly Kerrphotograph, funeral procession, james kelly kerr -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph
Black and white photograph of the Bearer party carring the coffin of James Kelly Kerrphotograph, funeral procession, james kelly kerr -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum Inc
Photograph - Postcard, Shopping Centre, Charlton. Vic
Postcard part of a set of photos of Charlton buildings c. 1950 produced for sale at Jones Newsagency.. Businesses on the LH side - Kitchin/Kerrs Garage, Post Office, ANZ Bank, State Bank. On the RH side - East Charlton Hotel, Globe Hotel,. Fire station at far end of High Street.Copy of a postcard showing High St Charlton looking west. Cars parked on both sides of the street and several cars driving toward photographer. Woman walking past Holden dealership. Mobil Service sign. Businesses on the LH side - Kitchin/Kerrs Garage, Post Office, ANZ bank, State Bank. On the RH side - East Charlton Hotel, Globe Hotel,. Fire station at far end of High Street.Shopping Centre, Charlton. Vic. The Rose Series P. 2743kitchin garage, kerrs garage, anz bank, state bank, east charlton hotel, globe hotel, high street -
Wycheproof & District Historical Society Inc.
KARYRIE ROLL OF HONOUR, SUPREME SACRIFICE WW1, Circa 1920
One of the few remaining items from the hamlet of Karyrie near Wycheproof, Victoria, Australia. The memorial plaque links family tragedy to world conflict. It represents the impact such events had on small communities.Varnished timber, rectangular shape with script : ERECTED TO THE MEMORY/OF OUR MEN / WHO GAVE/ THEIR LIVES IN THEIR DUTY/ TO GOD AND EMPIRE / IN THE GREAT WAR / 1914 -1919. Eight names engraved in black text on metal.Rev. A. E. Goller; Denney A. ; Hunter M.C. ; Kelly E. ; Kerr A. ; Kerr J. ; Lee, G.R.; Williams E. ww1; karyrie; supreme sacrifice. -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Genista's crew 1919, 1919
Group photo of the crew of S.S.Genista 1919 - shown in Fishing gear.Crew of S.S.Genista, 1919. Left to Right: Capt. Kerr, H.Kirkland, G.Kendall, McNeil, J.Jansson.local history, photographs, shipping, maritime technology, phillip island shipping, ferries, black & white photograph, phillip island, western port, ferry - genista, captain kerr, h. kirkland, g. kendall, mcneil, j. jansson -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - GOLDEN SQUARE LAUREL STREET P.S. COLLECTION: PHOTOGRAPH - MELINDA KERR
Coloured photograph of Melinda Kerr. 3rd. Placing. Hurdles. State Primary Championships. 1992.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square laurel street p.s. collection - photograph - melinda kerr -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph
black and white photograph of mourners at the coffin of James Kelly Kerr's coffin at the grave sightphotograph, funeral procession, james kelly kerr