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8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Weapon - Bayonet
British 1907 pattern bayonet and .303 Lee Enfield rifle was standard issue to the armies of many Commonwealth countries including Australia, in World War One (1914-1918), World War Two (1939-1945), and Korean War (1950-1953). In Australia it was replaced by the 7.62mm Self-loading rifle (SLR) in 1960.British 1907 pattern bayonet with leather scabbard with metal fittings. XOA and L 43 under 1907 with Slazenger on handleworld war one, weapon, bayonet, british, lee enfield -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Decorative object - Small green glass vase, 1907
The First Australian Exhibition of Women's Work was held at the Exhibition Building, Melbourne, from 23 October to 30 November 1907. It was opened by Lady Northcote (the wife of Australia’s Governor General) and Pattie Deakin (wife of the Prime Minister), who also ran a model creche during the exhibition. The five week exhibition showcased the work of women musicians, artists and craftswomen with over 16,000 exhibits in all fields of artistic endeavour. It was attended by approximately 250,000 people. Exhibits were divided into Classes, including Fine Arts; Applied Arts; Photography; Plain Needlework; Cookery, Preserves and Laundry Work; Horticulture; and Medical and Nursing. This item was owned by Mrs. Alice Yardy nee Dinsmore, grandmother of Mrs. Jean Raper.This item is from Raper Collection donated to the Wodonga Historical Society by Mrs. Jean Raper. A small green glass vase with gilt edge which was produced as a souvenir of the Australian Exhibition of Women's Work held at the Exhibition Building in Melbourne in 1907. It has been inscribed in gold lettering. "Alice Women's Exhibition 1907"vase, glassware, decorative items -
Clunes Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH ANA CONFERENCE, JOHNSON & CO., HAMILTON, 1907
FIRST A.N.A. CONFERENCE HELD IN HAMILTON MARCH 1907. T. FISHER PRES. E. PAYNE TREAS.BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH ON DARK MOUNTING, FIRST A.N.A. CONFERENCE HELD IN HAMILTON MARCH 1907.ON FRONT; HANDWRITTEN IN BLACK INK "FIRST A.N.A. CONFERENCE HELD IN HAMILTON JOHNSON & CO., HAMILTON MARCH 1907. SIGNED IN BLACK IN T FISHER PRESD E PAYNE TRES local history, photography, events and celebrations, ana conference, hamilton 1907 -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Certificate, Poster presented to those who arrived in Australia prior to1866 Hearts of Oak in Oaken Ships.given to John and Anne Barker and 5 children in 1850
One of the Baker Granddaughter Amy Thelma married Stanley Wieland and this document is on page 84 of the book "Wiielands of Heathmont.Picture of Sailing ship Australia Bound . Hearts of oak in oaken ships. Founders of Australia.who arrived prior to 1866. In Commemoration of the Founders of Australian branch of this family. Recorded in the book "Founders of Australia".by Mrs. E.A. Butterworth (Granddaughter) added later in ink Name John and Anne Baker and 5 children Where from London Ship Omega Port of Arrival; Port Henry , Geelong Year 1850 -
National Wool Museum
Book, From Galleons Reach 1850-1936
"From Galleons Reach 1850-1936". Printed in England by Charley & Pickersgill Ltd of Leeds, and describes in words and drawings the machines built by Tomlinsons (Rochdale) Ltd., Soho Works, Rochdale, England. These include raising machines for woollen fabrics.textile industry, tomlinsons (rochdale) ltd -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Brass Band in uniform 1907
Stawell Brass Band 1907 in uniformstawell entertainment -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Main Street and Buildings in Stawell 1907 -- Postcard
Main Street and Buildings Stawell 1907stawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr William Charles Goldsworthy's -- Memorial Card 1907
Memorial Card - William Charles Goldsworthy 1907stawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mrs Gertrude Langsford nee Phillips's wedding Photo 1907
Wedding photo of Gertrude Langsford nee Phillips 1907stawell portrait -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr William Blanden from Great Western's Memorial Card 1907
Portrait in Great Western Memorial Card (William Blanden) 1907stawell -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, 'Brenston', 22 Albion Street, Surrey Hills under construction, c 1907, c 1907
BDM records: Birth: Harrison Walter Spare Buchanan b 1900, Surrey Hills, son of Amelia Jane Spare and William Tennant Buchanan; died 1977 at Box Hill. Electoral roll records: 1924: Harrison Walter Spare Buchanan (clerk), Amelia Jane Buchanan (HD) and William Tennant Buchanan are listed at 22 Albion Street, known as ‘Brenston’. This and No 24 ‘Thulecroft’ were built in 1907/08 by brothers-in-law Harrison Rotherham & William Buchanan. They used a process new to Melbourne at the time – making concrete bricks for which they used sand from Middlesex Road. Harrison Buchanan, son of William, is the small boy in the photo. Black and white photo of a brick house under construction. The walls are complete and also the roof trusses and chimneys but there is no tiling. A group of 6 men and a boy pose in front of the house, on scaffolding and on the roof.SH732 in pencil on the rear.brenston, thulecroft, house names, (mr) harrison rotherham, (mr) william tennant buchanan, (mr) harrison walter spare buchannan, (mr) amelia jane spare, kathleen martha mcfarland, kathleen martha harrison -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph, Sepia, Mr and Mrs Gurney Goldsmith, New Year's Day at the Zoo, 1907, 1 January1907
Seafarers and LHLG members photographed during their zoo outing on New year's day, 1907Small monochrome outdoor photograph, depicting a large gathering of men and women grouped in a rough semi-circle, quite formally dressed, posing to be photographedzoo, 1907, mr dudley le souef, picnic, lhlg, ladies harbour lights guild, sailors, seamen, seafarers, gardens, parks, new year, umbrella -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Brass Band Members after winning the Band Contest at Maryborough 1907
Members of the Stawell Brass Band. Winners of Band contest Maryborough 1st Jan 1907.stawell entertainment -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, School of Mines Students 1907 with Mr W. W. Telford in the rear, second from the right
School of Mines Students 1907 with mortar and Pestle and Forge Tongs. Rear second from right is W.W. Telford.Black and white photograph of eight young males, four standing, four seated. Six of the men are holding tools of trade used in training - mortar and pestle, tongs etcOn the back: Stawell School of Mines Skene Street Stawell Rear, 2nd from right Mr. W.W. TELFORDstawell education -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, First Shop in Blackburn. Photo taken 1907, C1907
2 copies of first shop in Blackburn, built in 1907 on corner Railway Road and Chapel Street, Blackburn. Mary Pearce and daughter, Jessie, outside. Mrs Pearce ran a fruit and vegetable shop. She is believed to be the first private business woman in the Nunawading Area. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Slaterpearce, mary, slater, jessie, shops, chapel street blackburn, railway road blackburn -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photographs (copy), Greensborough Primary School Gr2062 1907 Arbor Day, 1907_
Photographs of Greensborough Primary School on Arbor Day 1907. Photo 1 is a gathering of students; photo 2 shows adults and children.Early photographs of Greensborough Primary School.Copy of 2 black and white photographs of children in front of school.greensborough primary school, greensborough state school -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Staff, Kew Mental Institute, 1907, 1907
Group photograph of staff of the Kew Mental Institute (Kew Asylum) including Dr Joseph Hollow.The following individuals in the photograph are identified on the reverse: Back Row 2nd from left J McKie (Pharmacist), 4th from left Mr H. Oxlade (Accountant), 8th from left Mr T. Walsh. Front Row: Left Mr. Morrison, 2nd from left Mr Vallance, 4th from left Dr. Hollow. Inscription on reverse: "Mr McKie With Best wishes (illegible), Kew H.I. {Kew Hospital for the Insane], April 1907". [NOTE: A descendant of Mr H Oxlade has suggested that he is the man 5th from left in the back row]kew lunatic asylum, kew mental institute, dr joseph hollow -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Jacinta Crealy, Joseph Rycroft (1819-1907), 2015_
Joseph Rycroft was a "Native of Liverpool. Farmer of Victoria", 1819-1907. This short history of Joseph and his family was written by descendant Jacinta Crealy.58 p. illus., family trees, comb binding.joseph rycroft -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Booklet, Tatura Milk A Century of Dairying 1907-2007, 2007
To commemorate 100 years for Tatura Milk Industries. In 1907 the Tatura Butter Factory was formed. Includes history and photos of early Chairmen and Managers. Bega Cheeses is now a part ownerBrown cover, gold writing on front cover, early photo of factory and trucks and modern machinery. Dairy cattle on the back coverdairying, documents, history, local, rural, industry -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Booklet, Tatura Milk A Century of Dairying 1907-2007, 2007
To commemorate 100 years of Tatura Milk Industries. In 1907 the Tatura Butter Factory was formed. Includes history and photographs of early Chairmen and Managers. Bega Cheese is now part owner.Brown cover, gold writing on front cover early photograph of factory and trucks and modern machinery. Dairy cattle on back coverdairy industry, bega cheese, tatura milk, tatura industries, tatura butter factory -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Ladies Cricket Club 1907
Ladies Cricket Club 1907 On left H Llewellyn Second Lady from left Miss Jess Hawes Second Row Elsie Heal Lady in very front is sister of Jess Hawes but name not known.Group portrait of Ladie cricket team. Ladies in White Blouses neck ribbon and boater hats. Twelve women and two men at back. Three women holding cricket bats and one with what appears to be a trophy Brush and Combe set n case.stawell sport -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - History of United States Air Force operations pre WW1, during WW1, inter war years, during WW2 and up to 1957 as well as organizational info, A HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE 1907-1957, ALFRED GOLDBERG, A HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE 1907-1957, 1957
History of United States Air Force operations pre WW1, during WW1, inter war years, during WW2 and up to 1957 as well as organizational info, A HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE 1907-1957Cover jacket showing B&W photos, top bi-plane, bottom B52, LHS rocket, with red and white title writing on blue backgroundnon-fictionHistory of United States Air Force operations pre WW1, during WW1, inter war years, during WW2 and up to 1957 as well as organizational info, A HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE 1907-1957 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Letter - Correspondence, Norman F. White, Correspondence on Mount Morgan Gold-mining Company, Limited Letterhead, 1907, 22/03/1907
Typed letter on Mount Morgan Gold-mining Company, Limited Letterhead relating to staffmember W. Gildard who worked in the Electrical Department at Mount Morgan. The letter is signed by Norman F. White..1) I hereby certify the Bearer Mr W. Gildard has been under my supervision this last two years and six months in Electric Light Dept Mount Morgan G.M.Co. Ltd While under me he was quick steady and industrious also possessed good mechanical ideas. He has been switch board and Dynamo attendant worked on outside circuits series are Lighting Mine Lighting under Ground Electric Bells and Telephone work. He has had experience also on our new plant turbo generators Stationary Motors and Electric Locomotives Electric Tramway Work over head wiring and ground return you will also find him most obliging and willing. Leaving of his own accord. Frank McFarlane A.G.E.E. Electric Foreman Mount Morgan G.M. Co. Ltd march 21st 1907ballarat school of mines, mount morgan gold-mining company, mount morgan, norman f. white, electricity, w. gildard, letterhead -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Football Club Team c 1907
Stawell Football Club Team c 1907 in front of grandstand Central Park Stawell. The gentleman on the extreme left (standing apart) E. Walker (Illawarra), Bill Walker's father. This photograph a copy original loaned by W. Walker.Black & white photograph of a football team. Backrow standing, front row kneeling. A background of trees and grandstand.stawell sport -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Book, The Greensborough Uniting Church's first 150 years - 1850-2000, 1850-2000
This page deals with some of the history of the Greensborough Uniting Church as told by Sylvia Davey (nee Sutton). The photograph is of Sylvia and her new husband leaving the Greensborough Methodist Church after their marriage in 1934. The small newspaper clipping celebrates Sylvia's 90th birthday (circa 1994) and was written by Rosalie Bray.Contains anecdotes about the early days of the Uniting (Methodist) Church in Greensborough.One page article, including photograph, copied from book. Includes newspaper clipping about Sylvia Davey, the bride in the photograph.On newspaper clipping "by Rosalie Bray"greensborough methodist church, greensborough uniting church, sylvia davey, sylvia sutton, rosalie bray -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Archibald Sandman, A Treatise on the Motion of a Single Particle and of Two Particles Acting on One Another, 1850, 1850
Charcoal grey hard covered bookStamped inside front "Presented to the School of Mines, Ballarat by Professor A. Mica Smith, 1926" Signed inside front "Dr R.A. Smith from the author"archibald sandman, chemistry, alfred mica smith -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Arbor Day at Greensborough State School, 1907
Photo from A. Partington reproduced on p83 of The Diamond Valley Story by Dianne H. Edwards, Shire of Diamond Valley 1979. "Arbor Day at Greensborough State School in 1907. Second left in front row is D. Medhurst, Greensborough resident and greengrocer"Black and white copy of photo printed on glossy photographic paper 30.5 x 40.5 cm (12 x 16 inch); image size approx. 18.5 x 28 cmarbor day, d. medhurst, diamond valley story, empire day, flag, greensborough state school, groups, union jack -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "They Said "Please use our Electricity" (in 1907)", 29/03/1951
Has a strong association with Mr Arthur Walker an employee of ESCo since 1907 and the SEC - Ballarat office.Newspaper clipping dated 29-3-51, following retirement of Arthur Walker - ESCo and SEC, Accountant at Ballarat office - stories of trams, power supply etc. Has photo of Arthur Walker, has reference to windscreens on tram, testing of trams in Ballarat use of electricity in Ballarat. From The Courier, titled "They Said "Please use our Electricity" (in 1907)" Record updated and images added 21/8/2013.In ink "Courier - Thursday 29-3-51"trams, tramways, sec, esco, power supply, trams -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Greensborough Primary School Gr2062 1907 Arbour Day, 1908_
Informal group photograph of adults and children at Greensborough Primary School, Arbour Day. On Arbour Day individuals and groups are encouraged to plant and care for trees. Arbour Day has been observed in Australia since 1889. There is a newspaper article on 22/06/1907 about Arbor Day.Digital copy of black and white photograph. greensborough primary school, arbour day 1907 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Ballarat School of Mines Students' Magazine, 1907-1909, 1907-9
Bound volume of the Ballarat School of Mines Students' Magazine for 1907-1909. Articles include the location and pegging of a tramway Route, the transmission of Power by Rope Driving by A.E.C. Kerr, A visit to the Briseis Mine, and New Brothers' Home, Mining Engineers in Tasmania, Obituaries for David Ham and Matthew Lyndsay, Pioneer Mining at Leichhardt, Automatic Ore Feeders and Chacedony Park by J.H. Adams. Images include the Ballarat School of Mines Football Team and the Ballarat School of Mines Sports Committee. 1907 * Hubert Krause 1908 * The location and Pegging of a Tramway Route by Yamba * The Unity of things by John Brittain * The transmission of power by Rope Driving, by A.E.C. Kerr * A visit to the Briseis Mine, and New Brothers' Home (includes photographs) * Mining Engineers in Tasmania * Limericks Sluiced at Snake Valley * David Ham Obituary * Matthew Lyndsay Obituary * Some Bunsen Memories by Professor Alfred Mica Smith * Geological Camp to Daylesford * Practical Mathematics by Hubert F. Hall * Pioneer Mining - Leickhardt * Automatic Ore Feeders * A Unique Ore Deposit (Lucknow Goldfield, NSW) * A country Ramble * The Alkaline Titration for Zinc * Chalcedony Park, Arizona, United States of America by J.H. Adams * Notetaking at Lectures * Smelter Cost-Keeping by Oliver E. Jaeger * Benefits of Physical Culture * Mineral Tasmania and its Wonderful Resources by F.F. Bradford * A holiday Trip to Queensland * The Compression of Air as Applied to Mining * Machine V Hand Drilling * The mining in the Malay States * William Thomas Grownow Obituary (includes image) * Timbering Stopes (Includes images) * Trip to Melbourne * Two Problems of Alluvial Mining by Richard Hain * The Berry Leads (includes plan of mines) * Black Pudding Supper * Observations for Meridian * NOtes on Coking Plants (includes plan) * How Old is the Earth * Conglomerations * A Pat Formula * The making of a Suitable Muffle for General Assay Work * Reduction of Gold Chloride by Charcoal * Chemical Definitions * Old Boys (R.J. Allen, W.B. Blyth, F. Brinsden, Lindsay D. Cameron, George W. Cornwell, John M. Currie, C.M. Harris, T. Wighton-Hood, W. Lakeland, W.S. Macartney, Fred A. Marriott, Karl B. Moore, G.E. Sander, Sherb. H. Sheppard, Norman S. Stuckby, John Sutherland, Lewis A. Westcott, Walter White, O.C. Witherden, Gerald Young) 1909 * The Graduates Problem * An Interesting Nevada Cyanide Plant (Bamberger De Lamar Gold Mines) * Easter Geological Camp to Ingliston * New Methods for the Volumetric Estimation of Lead * William Charles Kernott Obituary * Mount Morgan Mine by G.W. Williams * Tin Dredging at Tingha, New South Wales * Notes on the Iodide estimation of Copper * Photograph of the Ballarat School of Mines Students' Association Committee * The Importance of Mine Ventilation to the Students by F. Howells * Life in Mining Camp * Wise Words to Mining School Students * Military Search Lights * Gleaning s on resistance * Ministerial Visit to the Ballarat School of Mines by the Hon. A.A. Billson, Minister of Education , accompanied by Frank Tate, Director of Education. * Picture Making in Photography Composition * Mountains of Fire * A Walking Engine - New Military Machine - Guns into Action - Caterpillar No. 1. (Tank) * Fireless Locomotives * Elmore Concentrating Process (includes plan of Elmore Concentrator) * Mount Pani Limited * Surveying for Irrigation * Weights and Measures * Carbon Monoxide * Joseph Francis Usher obituary * The Problem of the Metalliferous Veins * Ballarat School of Mines Ambulance Class * Treatment of Gold in a battery Without the Use of Copper Plates by E.C. Hurdsfield * Meteorites * Werribee Gorge * Dredging in the Ovens Valley * Electrical Chatter - Electrocution by an Imaginary Eye-Witness * The Electric Furnace in Iron Metallurgy ballarat school of mines, ballarat school of mines football team, football, sports, tramway, mining engineers, david ham, matthew lyndsay, jack adams, berry lead, hepburn consuls, madame berry, west ristori, ristori no 1, allendale, dyke's co, charleson's mill, australian extended, mining, r.j. allen,, w.b. blyth, f. brinsden, lindsay d. cameron, george w. cornwell, john m. currie, c.m. harris, t. wighton-hood, w. lakeland, w.s. macartney, fred a. marriott, karl b. moore, g.e. sander, sherb. h. sheppard, norman s. stuckby, john sutherland, lewis a. westcott, walter white, o.c. witherden, gerald young, ballarat school of mines students' association, hubert krause, krause, vfl, afl