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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Whitehorse Road, Mitcham, C1925
Black and white photo of Whitehorse Road, Mitcham looking west -1925. Note the Mitcham Hardware Store (Ironmongery), the Post Office and Drake & Co. Section shown is further west than actual corner. Monty Gray's ironmongery was approximately half way down the block between Mitcham Road and Station Street. Horse trough later moved to front of Reserve Hotel. Drake and Co. shown on one of their several locations.whitehorse road, mitcham, mitcham post office, drake & co, mitcham hardware store, ironmongery -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Station Front Estate, 1940
Brochure advertising auction of 'Station Front estate'Brochure advertising auction of 'Station Front estate', Mitcham. 22 lots, 13 April 1940. Auctioneers Edward Haughton Pty Ltd, Drake & Co. Printed in two colours.Brochure advertising auction of 'Station Front estate'station front estate, auctions, calcutta street, mitcham, simla street, benares street, delhi street, mitcham road -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Postcard, Historic Postcard - Set 1 no 4 - Vermont - Mitcham Bus, 1/03/1924 12:00:00 AM
Black and white historic postcard (Set 1 No4 ) Launching of Vermont-Mitcham Bus Service - March 1924.|Original supplied by Ian Armstrong - Drake & Co Pty Ltdmitcham - vermont bus service, armstrong, ian, drake & co, nunawading library & information service -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Shops - Whitehorse Road, Mitcham
Black and white photograph of Mitcham shop on the southern side of Whitehorse Road, at night. Illuminated central building is No.534, Drake and Co. On the left is Wally Tuch's Hardware Store and on the right is the State Savings Bank.whitehorse road, mitcham, drake & co., tuch's hardware, state savings bank of victoria, shops -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Raleigh Armstrong, n.d
Article in local paper about Raleigh Armstrong, director of Drake & Co Real Estate, Mitcham.Article in local paper about Raleigh Armstrong, director of Drake & Co Real Estate, Mitcham. His father, Norman was the first Mayor of the City of Nunawading. Raleigh has been involved in many local associations.Article in local paper about Raleigh Armstrong, director of Drake & Co Real Estate, Mitcham. drake & co, armstrong, raleigh edward, armstrong, norman, city of nunawading, vermont primary school, no. 1022, box hill high school, mitcham chamber of commerce, real estate and stock institute of victoria, nunawading high school parents association, armstrong, patricia -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Folder - Belgrave Library, 1992-1996
Material donated to the society by Elisabeth Drake, Shire of Sherbrooke Councillor and local resident, who was involved in the setting up of the library in both capacities.Correspondence, etc. pertaining to the discussion and establishment of the Belgrave branch of Eastern Regional Libraries. Includes plans of proposed and completed buildings.belgrave library, eastern regional library, shire of sherbrooke, shire of yarra ranges, councillor elisabeth drake -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Programme - Consecration Ceremony, Eastland Lodge No.772, A.F. and A. Masons of Victoria, Maroondah Masonic Centre, 24-26 Warrandyte Road, Ringwood, Victoria
Installation of W.Bro. Lionel Wayne Drake and Investiture of Officers Ceremony at Maroondah Masonic Centre, 24-26 Warrandyte Road, Ringwood, 14 October,1995. Includes Toast list, Foundation Team list, and alphabetical list of Foundation Members. -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 27/04/45
Single envelope (0344.B) with out letter dated 27/04/45. Addressed to Allan's mother in Manly with a United States stamp at the top just off to the right of centre. The enveloped is from the Hotel Sir Francis Drake, San Francisco.quinn, envelope, san francisco, 1945 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - HARRIS COLLECTION: ACCOUNT BOOK
Account book, cream cover, lined pages with debit and credit columns. Written inside front cover in pencil ' Jonathan Harris Axedale' On top of first entry page 'Sandhurst, Cone, Dr. Contra Cr. Axedale' Overwritten in same pencil as on cover, 'Yr Contral' (sic) Entries start in 1860, July 21, and relate to unknown item transactions but with monetary value attached. For example, August 8, 1860 'by H. Harris, £20 '; December 24, 1861 'Drake, £1 '. Patrick Drake was the owner of the Axedale Hotel. Entries in the accounts book continue until 1872.person, individual, jonathan harris -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Land Brochures, 1929
Photocopies of sale brochures of land in Mitcham by Coghill & Haughton in conjunction with Drake & Co.Photocopies of sale brochures of land in Mitcham by Coghill & Haughton in conjunction with Drake & Co. Includes (a) General advertisement for Mitcham. (b) Station Front estate and Whitehorse Hill estate. (c) Detail of Station Front Estate. (d) Detail of Whitehorse Hill estate.Photocopies of sale brochures of land in Mitcham by Coghill & Haughton in conjunction with Drake & Co.mitcham, coghill & haughton, drake & co., the esplanade, auctions, walker, edgar edwardes, donald, station front estate, whitehorse hill estate, whitehorse road, mitcham road, barkly terrace, calcutta street, delhi street, benares street, simla street, land subdivision -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Information folder "Elisabeth Drake Election Material, 1989-1995"
Information folder containing items pertaining to Cr. Elisabeth Drake and the Shire of Sherbrooke. Contents: -how-to-vote cards -"A guide to candidates at Sherbrooke Council Elections, 1st July 1989" -photos, council meetings -congratulations messages -councillor allowance slips -articles re. electionsshire of sherbrooke, south riding, harmon, george/staindl, philip/pydde, karl/van heusden, robert/gowar, leslie/ -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Walker Estate, 1/10/1938
Brochure for auction, 8 October 1938 of Walker Estate, Mitcham. 9 room brick residence and 11/2 acres of grounds, subdivided into 12 building sites for brick residences. House built for E.E. Walker by Louis Hatherley. Auctioneers: Edward Haughton Pty Ltd and Drake & Co.land subdivision, walker estate, walker, edgar edwardes, hatherley, louis, meerut street, mitcham, mitcham road, agra street, simla street -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, George Alfred Henty, Dorothy's Double, 1894
Dorothy Hawtrey's life is turned topsy turvy by a rogue enemy who cultivates a poor girl who resembles Dorothy and uses her to impersonate Dorothy. The tale expands to the California gold fields where the double and her captor are eventually discovered. The double turns out to be a long lost sister, the rogue is killed, and all ends well.Dark brown leather bound spine and cover corners. Green cloth-covered board covers. Gold text on spine.fictionDorothy Hawtrey's life is turned topsy turvy by a rogue enemy who cultivates a poor girl who resembles Dorothy and uses her to impersonate Dorothy. The tale expands to the California gold fields where the double and her captor are eventually discovered. The double turns out to be a long lost sister, the rogue is killed, and all ends well.fiction, historical fiction, thriller -
Port of Echuca
Black and white photograph, Earliest 1897
P. S. Marion Dimensions: 107 ft 11 in X 5 ft 3 in Tonnage: 157 tons Built: 1897, at Milang, S. A. References: Book: "Murray River Paddlesteamers" by D. Wardle. pp.22 Riverboats and Rivermen by W. Drake & M. PagePaddlesteamers were a common form of transport along the Murray river in the early 20th century. This photo shows a number of travellers on the boat, judging by their attire, workmen, cook, men in suits and ties as well as a group of people sitting on the bank, possible a woman and children with dog waiting for the boat to depart. There is also a horse drawn wagon with a number of people on and around it that could be waiting to pick up goods (or have unloaded) from the boat. At the back of the boat stacks of wheat bags (?) are visible.Black and white photograph of P. S. Marion moored by a river bank. There is a group of men standing towards the bow and a horse drawn carriage on the bank near the stern. Copy of an original photograph.On the front: MARION on the bow of the boat and on the wheelhouse. On reverse, in pen: Marion. where? Stamped in black: National Library of Australia.riverboats,, paddle steamers, p. s. marion -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - HOTEL: AXEDALE, 26/11/1907
Articles on hotels at Axedale- pages from ''A Pub on Every Corner'' (pages 7-10). Reference to the Axedale Hotel (2 1/2 miles from township, near cemetery); Drake's Campaspe Hotel (''Axedale Tavern''); Raglan Hotel; Acotts Hotel; Quarry Hotel. Documentation re destruction by fire of (the?) Axedale Hotel in 1907.axedale, history, axedale hotel, axedale hotel, mrs lucretia hennessey, john hennessy, mr e. j. ni gan, inspector hannon, preserverance hotel, thomas m. greilis, raglan hotel, acotts hotel, drakes campaspe hotel -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - TITLE OF LAND AXEDALE
Land title Vol. 3730 Fol. 745810. On the fifth of April Edward Patrick Drake of Axedale hotelkeeper paid 6 pounds for one acre more of less being allotment four of section seven in the town of Axedale, parish of Axedale County. On the other side the names and dates of when the land changed hands up to July 1976.axedale, history, drake family -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Image, First Australian Federal Cabinet, 1901
Australia became a federation of States in 1901.Ten men of the first Australian Federal Cabinet Standing left to right: J.G. Drake, R.E. O'Connor, Sir P.O. Fysh, C.C. Kingston, Sir John Forrest. Seater left to right: Sir Wiliam Lyne, Prime Minister Edmund Barton, Governor-General Lord Tennyson. Alfred Deakin, Sir George Turner. j.g. drake, r.e. o'connor, sir p.o. fysh, c.c. kingston, sir john forrest., prime minister edmund barton, sir george turner., afred deakin, lord tennyson, william lyne -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - Army Survey Regiment - Malee Country Project 4 Mar - 26 May 1987, Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo, 30 Jun 1987
Project Mallee Country was support provided to Operation Raleigh by members of the Army Survey Regiment during the period 4 Mar - 26 May 1987. This is the report on their activities. Colonel John Blashford-Snell and Prince Charles launched Operation Drake in 1978, running youth projects from ships circumnavigating the globe, to develop self-confidence and leadership through adventure, scientific exploration and community service. In two years 414 young people took part in the round the world voyage, working on land-based projects in 16 countries. Following the success of Operation Drake, the much more ambitious Operation Raleigh was established in 1984, and ran for five years until 1989. The success of Operation Raleigh saw it continue on a permanent basis in 1988, with an emphasis on land-based expeditions.A4 Report, beige coloured cover, brown motif of Mallee Fowl, containing typed paper pages, poor quality photocopied photos and diagrams, unbound.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Map - Street Map, R L Jarrett, Map of Mitcham, Tunstall and Blackburn, 1929
Tunstall was originally the name of Nunawading Railway Station. Tunstall opened on 4 June 1888 and was renamed on 1 November 1945. An historically significant advertising map that can be used to ascertain the extent of urban development in 1929 in the areas of Nunawading, Blackburn and Mitcham.A map of Mitcham, Tunstall and Blackburn found on the reverse of a real estate subdivision plan published by R. L. Jarrett of Elizabeth Street. This promotional street map is overprinted with the business address of the sponsors and advertising. Map overlaid in red print: "Drake & Co. / (N. Armstrong, Prop.) / Estate and Financial Agents / next Mitcham Station / Established 1914. Open all day Saturday. / Phones: Office, Box Hill 289 J. / Private, Vermont 10."real estate agents, mitcham, tunstall, blackburn, road maps, drake & co, new zealand insurance co ltd -
Federation University Historical Collection
Sheet Music, mid 1900s
Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born in 1901. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.All handwritten scores of music by Frank Wright by other composers- 1). Handwritten in pencil - 'Pastourelle' by Francis Poulence for trumpet in B flat 2). Handwritten in black pen, 7 pages - 'Minuet' by Paderewski 3). Handwritten in black pen - 'Sonatine' by Schubert 4). Handwritten in blue pen with red accents, 8 pages - 'Prelude to Act 1 "Traivata"' by Verdi and arrangement by Drake Rumn?All handwrittenfrank wright, pastourelle, frances poulence, sonatine, schubert, minuet, paderewski, traivata, verdi, sheet music -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Concert program, Grand Tableaux Programme, 1915
An example of tableaux drama. Ten 'scenes from the Empire' were presented: King Alfred Disguised as a Harper in the Camp of the Danes'; 'The Signing of the Magna Carta'; 'Queen Elizabeth Knighting Drake on the Deck of the "Golden Hind"' etc. Contains details of Executive of the Victorian Artists' Society and the St Kilda Executive Committee. Under the patronage and in the presence of, among others, the Governor of Victoria, the Lord Mayor of Melbourne and Madame Melba. To raise funds 'to provide an Ambulance for the Australian Wounded'.Yellowed cream cardboard, printed in black and gold, folded in half to form the cover. Inside two sheets of paper, printed in black and red and folded to make four pages, are fastened to the cover by stitched red string.wwi, world war i, victorian artists' society, wwi fund-raising -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - BOOK - THE WIDOW GREEN AND HER THREE NIECES
116 hardcover (embossed) titled 'The Widow Green and Her Three Nieces' By Mrs Ellis addressed to her friends in the Cottage and the Kitchen. Part of S. W. Partridge Collection of Illustrated Books suitable for presents and distribution. For the Cottage and Kitchen. Many engravings. Cloth, 1s. London: S. W. Partridge, 9 paternoster London. C1862. A present from Miss E. Drake to Jane Astler? In black ink x 2. Sandhurst. In pencil by 1 on cover page.Mrs Ellisbook, book, the widow and her three nieces, mrs ellis, s w partridge, miss e drake, jane astler? -
Peterborough History Group
Memorabilia - Mina Dunstan Memorial Handicap
A memorial to Mina Dunstan who lived in Peterborough for eight years and was a reporter for The Age newspaper. She was a valued member of the club and was the handicapper for some years. The cup was given by Lady members in her memory. 1982 D Taylor 49, 1983 Ettie Wright 54, 1984 S McPhillip, 1985 A Clark, 1986 June Howe 49, 1986 D Calvert 1987 J Rogers, 1988 D Smith, 1989 J Howe, 1990 M Cashmore, 1991 I King, 1992 D Smith, 1993 T Fraser, 1994 S Brown, 1995 E willox, 1996 A Maloney, 1997 E Willox, 1998 L Bourke, 1999 F Rundle, 2000 J Horton, 2001 M O'Connor, 2002 T Smith, 2003 A Corsie, 2004 W Couch, 2005 E Willox, 2006 M Hesketh, 2007 M Hesketh, 2008 M Hammond, 2009 M Hesketh, 2010 B Drake, 2011 B Drake, 2012 K Matheson, 2013 P Meade, 2014 Lorna Bourke, 2015 Tanya Cartledge, 2016 Tanya Cartledge, 2017 Katheryn Robertson, 2018 Andrea Thompson, 2019 Deb Ferrari. Significant because it records the winners of the trophy over time.A small silver cup atop a solid square plinth with shield shaped plaques around the base for engraving.Inscribed around the base of the cup and around the base of the plinth,peterborough, peterborough golf club, women's golf, mina dunstan -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Animal specimen - Pink-Eared Duck, Trustees of the Australian Museum, 1860-1880
The Pink-eared Duck can be found throughout Australia, commonly in locations that are timbered and near water. This species of Duck prefers to reside in areas which are shallow, temporary waters and on occasion may venture into open wetlands if with a large flock; however, this species is highly dispersive and often nomadic. The special bill of this Duck is designed to enable the bird to catch their food. The bill is fringed with grooves which filter out microscopic plants and animals from the water which makes up the birds diet. This specimen is part of a collection of almost 200 animal specimens that were originally acquired as skins from various institutions across Australia, including the Australian Museum in Sydney and the National Museum of Victoria (known as Museums Victoria since 1983), as well as individuals such as amateur anthropologist Reynell Eveleigh Johns between 1860-1880. These skins were then mounted by members of the Burke Museum Committee and put-on display in the formal space of the Museum’s original exhibition hall where they continue to be on display. This display of taxidermy mounts initially served to instruct visitors to the Burke Museum of the natural world around them, today it serves as an insight into the collecting habits of the 19th century.This specimen is part of a significant and rare taxidermy mount collection in the Burke Museum. This collection is scientifically and culturally important for reminding us of how science continues to shape our understanding of the modern world. They demonstrate a capacity to hold evidence of how Australia’s fauna history existed in the past and are potentially important for future environmental research. This collection continues to be on display in the Museum and has become a key part to interpreting the collecting habits of the 19th century.The Pink-Eared Duck is named for the small pink spot of feathers which feature on the sides of the drake's head. Another name for this bird is Zebra Duck because of the striking bold black and white striped plumage which decorates the duck's neck, breast and stomach. The bill is spoon shaped and the eyes are made of dark coloured glass and surrounded by brown colouring. The bird has brown wings and light coloured legs with webbed toes. This particular specimen stands on a wooden square platform. There are signs of damage on the platform and a wooden identification tag is tied to the upper right leg of the bird.6a./ Pink-eyed Duck / See Catalogue, page 39 / taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, australian birds, duck, pink-eyed duck, pink-eared duck -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Neale Duckworth, Paul Bateman, "Connies", 1999
Book - 16 pages printed on gloss paper + green card cover centre stapled, titled ""Connies", featuring photographs of Melbourne tram conductors prior to their finish in 1998. Photographs by Neale Duckworth and text by Paul Bateman, published by the State Library of Victoria 1999. See 2706 for an associated newspaper clipping.trams, tramways, conductors, mta, ptc, one man trams -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - Lydia Chancellor collection: City of Plymouth 1953 Coronation seals
Unlike regular postage stamps, Cinderella stamps were privately produced and had could not be used for postage. They were produced for a number of reasons:- 1. as souvenirs of a specific event, 2. as promotional tools either for a business our tourism, 3. to raise funds for a particular project. Ref. Stanley Gibbons philately Card by the City of Plymouth for the 1953 Coronation. The card has the logo of E.R. II on the front. Inside a strip of 10 Cinderella stamps showing Plymouth old and new. The designs are: Sir Franci Drake and the Golden Hind, H.M.S. Vanguard, Winstanley's Lighthouse, Smeaton Tower, Mayflower, Ile de France, Elizabethan House 32 New Street, Old Town Street, Buckland Abbey and Royal Parade. The Coronation seals have been issued by the Port of Plymouth junior Chamber of Commerce and the proceeds are in aid of the following charities: the Lord Mayor's Christmas fund, the Patient's Voluntary Welfare fund and the Plymouth Council of Social Service. Price: sixpence.From Kitty 4 Efford Crescent, Plymouth1953 coronation, city of plymouth, cinderella stamps -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, St John's Primary School, 1912 - 1918
List of children attending St John's Primary SchoolList of children attending St John's Primary School 1912 & 1913 with some notes about local history and identities.List of children attending St John's Primary Schoolprimary schools, st johns catholic school, mitcham, hornby, geraldine, proudfoot, w.h., drake, francis john, dr, o'callaghan, mary jane, mitcham -
Peterborough History Group
Memorabilia - Peterborough Golf Club Ladies Championship Trophy
Winner of this trophy must be a member of the Peterborough Women's Golf. This was one of the very early women's trophies. Winners are: 1968 Mrs Peter Clarke, 1969 Mrs Mark Howard, 1970 Mrs RE Harris, 1971Mrs H McCulloch 1972 Mrs mark Howard, 1973 Mrs RE Harris, 1974 Mrs D R Cashmore, 1975 Mrs D R Cashmore 1976 Mrs D R Cashmore 1977 Mrs Mark Howard, 1978 Mrs D R Cashmore 1979 Mrs. J S Irvine, 1980 Mrs J S Irvine, 1981 Mrs D R Cashmore, 1982 Mrs M Howard, 1983 Mrs R Roberts 1984 Mrs P Punch 1985 Mrs. B Clark, 1986 Faye Meade, 1987 Faye Meade, 1988 Mrs P Punch, 1989 F Meade, 1990 T Fraser, 1991 V Beer, 1992 L. Bourke, 1993 R Whitehead, 1994 T Green 1995 T Green 1996 T Green 1997 E Willox 1998 L Bourke, 1999 F Rundle 2000 F Rundle 2001 F Rundle 2002 F Rundle 2003 F Rundle 2004 F Rundle 2005 M Hesketh 2006 M Hesketh 2007 M Hesketh 2007 M Hesketh, 2008 M Hesketh, 2009 F Rundle 2010 B Drake, 2011 B Drake 2012 T Cartledge 2013 L Roberts 2014 T Cartledge 2015 T Cartledge 2016 T Cartledge 2017 N Cashmore 2018 J Walsh 2019 J Walsh 2020 J Walsh 21 J WalshMesh covered rosebowl shaped trophy on a wood coloured plastic plinth with a metal band for engraving names.Names of winners engraved -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document - Alexander F Cameron Letters of Administration 1887, 1887
This document concerns the estate of Alexander Florida Cameron, a seedsman from Melbourne in the firm of Grant and Cameron of 41 Bourke Street West, Melbourne. He died intestate in 1887 and left real estate to the value of £263 and personal estate to the value of £4744. This estate was to be administered by his son, Richard Ross Cameron. Tait collection: item 8 of 62This document has no apparent local significance and is of interest only as an example of the Letters of Administration issued in the 1880s. This is a piece of cream parchment with ruled black lines and the lower edge folded back with a seal of the Supreme Court of the Colony of Victoria attached to the document by a black ribbon. The document contains handwritten material in black ink and a blue stamp from the Revenue and Pay Office and a red stamp from the Master in Equity of the Supreme Court. The document is somewhat stained but is otherwise in good condition.‘In the Supreme Court of the Colony of Victoria in its probate jurisdiction in the Estate of Alexander Florida Cameron, late of Bourke Street West in the City of Melbourne, Seed Merchant, deceased intestate, Letters of Administration, I certify that the sum of £40-7-0 duty of the within Letters of Administration has been paid, Drake and Gair, 3 St. James Buildings, 59 William Street Melbourne, Proctors. W. Ravent Stephen, Office under Section 6, Act 388, 10/6/87’alexander florida cameron, drake & gair, solicitors, warrnambool -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book, C L Brightwell, Heroes of the laboratory and the workshop, Preface dated 1859
Prize awarded to James Cleeland Shaw (BD 15/10/1862) for excellence in conduct and general proficiency. James entered Ballarat College 1870. Son of Mr. W.H.Shaw the Managing Director of the celebrated Phoenix Foundry which played such an important part in the early industrial history of Ballarat and who lived all his Ballarat life in a house in Armstrong Street South not far from Dana Street. Born in Ballarat on 15th October 1862 and attended Ballarat College 1870-1877. Was articled to Hardy and Madden of Ballarat Solicitors. Practised as a Solicitor in Ballarat for some years. Went to Western Australia in 1897 and acted for a time as Deputy Master of Western Australia Supreme Court. Was for some time partner with Drake Brockman now a judge but latterly practised as Shaw and Shaw in partnership with his brother Frank as Solicitors at 81 St. Georges Terrace, Perth, Western Australia. Example of prize ordered from London where they were specially bound and embossed with the College crest. Awarded by F J Thomas B A, principal under unusual circumstances 1874 - 1876.Preface dated 1859. A clean crisp book of 222 clean unmarked pages . 22 chapters, each dealing with a separate subject including; Berthollet - chemist; James Brindley - originator of canal navigation; Graham & Breguet - watch & clock makers; & Vaucanson - automata. Firmly bound in light brown calf with six compartments between raised bands and gilt title & decorations on the spine ; gilt school crest on the front; marbled end pages and edges.Book plate inside front cover: Ballarat College crest / PRIZE / FOR / Good Conduct and General Proficiency / Awarded to / Master J Shaw / Fifith Class / Christmas 1975 / F J Thomas B A Principalf-j-thomas, ballarat-college, james-shaw, 1875, book-prize