Souvenir piece of granite from one of the pylons supporting Sydney Harbour Bridge. Small information plate.souvenir sydney-harbour-bridge civic-memento

This quartz and bluestone monument pays tribute to James Galloway the founder of the the eight-hour day system that gave workers the right to stop work after 8 hours without any penalty. The system was widely celebrated as a world first and Australia became known as a workingman’s paradise. Eight hour day is translated as: Eight hours of work, eight hours of leisure and eight hours of rest. In 1880, the 8hr day Anniversary Committee decided to mark the establishment of the 8hrs day by erecting a monument to the memory of the pioneer of the 8hr movement in the colony, James Galloway. The campaign for the Galloway monument was so successful that one year later on 21 April 1881, and after the longest 8hrs day procession to that date, the Mayor of the City, Councillor A T Morrison, imbarred the monument at the foot of Sturt Street, Ballarat. The monument is of historic significance to the people of BallaratGranite spire with four cast iron drinking fountains and marble tablets. Inscriptionplaques are attached to the sides of the spire.Erected in honor of the late James Galloway the founder of the Eight Hour System in Victoria/ Born at Springfield Fifeshire 28th February 1828 Died at Collingwood Melbourne 3rd June 1860/ Amicus Humani Generis/ This Monument is tendered in trust to the City Council for the working men of Ballarat April 21st 1880/ Eight Hours Labor Eight Hours Recreation Eight Hours Restjames galloway, eight-hour day, 8 hour, workers rights, ballarat, trades hall

Slide. Bendigo Views. View of a granite grave of Joseph David Kennedy, John Kevin Kennedy and Margaret Kennedy.slide, bendigo, bendigo views, bendigo views

PHOTOGRAPH, GROUP OF PEOPLE, PICNICKING AT MT. BECKWORTH, THREE LARGE GRANITE ROCKS IN FOREGROUND. MOUNTED ON BEIGE CARDBOARDOn Front: Handwritten in black ink, OUR PICNIC MT. BECKWORTH VICTORIAlocal history, mount beckworth, picnic at mt beckworth

The monument is in the centre of Linton's Avenue of Honour, and was unveiled in 2009 to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the Avenue's planting at the end of World War I.Rectangular, granite monument which has inscribed on it the names of people who enlisted during World War I.avenue of honour linton, monument in avenue of honour linton, denison street linton, memorials, monuments, world war 1914-1918, world war i

This building was a Nissan Hut which was opened in 1957 and was then the HQ of Eaglehawk RSL Sub Branch. Refer Cat No 8110 for the Sub Branch History.Plaque granite construction rectangular shape with gold inscriptions relating to the official opening of the Eaglehawk RSL Sub Branch in 1957.“12.10.1957”brsl, smirsl, ehrsl

Collected in Scrap book mostly, it is thought, from local newspapers - Wonthaggi 'Sentinel Times'. Dated 1960 - 1973re opposition granite cartage; damage to roads; slabs are required to protect earthen abutment on P.I. end of new bridge.local history, newspapers, granite cartage phillip island, cape woolamai granite, jean jamieson

Colour photo in wooden frame with buff matt board. Depicts a granite memorial wall of soldiers names with an obelisk reflcted in itvietnam veterans' memorial us

This small bronze statute depicts Neville Howse rescuing a soldier from the battlefield during the Boer War. In 1900 while accompanying a group of infantry at Vredefort, Howse noticed a British trumpeter fall. As the soldier lay injured under heavy fire, the surgeon galloped to his rescue. His horse was horse shot dead from under him but undeterred, he continued on foot until he reached the man. The soldier had been shot through the bladder so Howse dressed his wounds and carried him to safety. For this brave action, Howse was awarded the Victoria Cross, the first medical person to achieve this honour. The son of a doctor who served in the Crimean war, Neville Howse (1863-1930) was born in Somerset, England. He migrated to Australia and set up medical practice in Newcastle and later, in Taree, NSW. Upon deciding to become a surgeon, he returned to the UK to undertake Fellowship of the Royal College before travelling back to NSW in 1899. In the same year Great Britain went to war with the two Boer Republics of South Africa and Howse volunteered for service. ARTIST Donated to the College in 2000 by Queensland Fellow, Neville Davis, the commissioned work is by Brisbane physiotherapist, Peter DornanBronze statue 45cm in height, on a granite base. The statue depicts Neville Howse bent over carrying a wounded soldier

Part of series to record changes in BuninyongB/W photo, of polished granite pedestal with urn cap, and engraved plinth, memorial for Hastie Family in Buninyong Cemetery."In Loving Memory of Thomas Hastie, Born 14th. Jan. 1813: Minister at Buninyong 1847-1891:Died 20th April 1898. And of his Wife Jane Smith, Born 15th Jun. 1820: Died 25th Jan. 1901. They rest from their labours and their works do follow them." LEFT FACE; "Their Daughter Jeanie, Born 14th Aug. 1842, Died 10th June 1923. Frederick Bowman, Loving Husband of Jeanie Bowman, much esteemed relative and friend, Died 6th. Jan. 1935."buninyong, cemetery, thomas hastie, jane smith, memorial, jeanie bowman, fredereck bowman

One of 15 A3 sheets of copies of postcards on each page. Shirley Jones Collection.Copies of Postcards: Left side from top to bottom: 1 & 2. Main Street, Cowes. 3. Rural scene nears Cowes. 4. View of Newhaven from San Remo. Right side from top to bottom: 1. Three men sitting on the Cowes Pier - Baths in the background. 2. Coastal scene at Cape Woolamai. 3. Newhaven Pier. 4. Granite Quarry at Cape Woolamai. Left side from top to bottom: 1. "Main St Cowes". 2. "Main St Cowes". 3. "Scene Near Cowes". 4. "Newhaven from San Remo Phillip Island". Right side from top to bottom: 1. "Phillip Island from Cowes Pier". 2. "Phillip Island - Cape Woollami - Home of Mutton Bird". 3. "Phillip Island - Newhaven San Remo in distance". 4. Phillip Island - Granite Quarry Cape Woolamai".main street cowes phillip island, rural scene phillip island, views newhaven, cowes pier phillip island, coastline cape woolamai, granite quarry cape woolamai, shirley jones collection, thelma astbury

Sepia photograph of the coastline, people at the waters edge and standing on large granite blocks. Two people in a small dingy near the edge.The Quarries Cape Woolamaicape woolamai, photographs, granite quarry cape woolamai

Slide. Bendigo Views. Full length view of the granite grave of Joseph David Kennedy, John Kevin Kennedy and Margaret Kennedy.slide, bendigo, bendigo views, bendigo views

in the early part of the 20th century, Warrnambool's residents had their share of health problems.according to the Annual report by Dr H I Holmes in 1921. Diphtheria, typhoid fever, tuberculosis, polimyelitis and scarlet fever were common afflictions. The sanitary system or lack thereof was the primary source of much of this illness. The healthcare facilites were much better and the hospital was well run and was further improved by the opening of the baby health centre which was opened in October 1921. The centre was situated in Liebig street at the Town Hall and was open three days a week to offer advice to mothers regarding their babies. and Sister Riley was in charge. Miss Florence Lake who opened the centre was a well known resident of the town and generous benefactor of the Warrnambool base hospital.. Florence along with her sister inherited the Lyndoch estate from George and Annie rolfe in 1920. She was well known around the district for her good nature and humour. As her sister married and moved to Italy, she continued to run Lyndoch as it had always been. She died in November 1946 This plaque has historical and social significance as it notes the time in the history of Warrnambool when health came to the fore of public interest and importance. It also commemorates one of Warrnambool's better known citizens and the beginnings of the maternal health system in the cityThis heavy stone plaque grey in colour, with polished surface, is rectangular, with lettering cut and coloured in gold. all the lettering is in capitals. It is possibly graniteWarrnambool Baby Health Centre. This stone was laid by Miss Florence Lake 1st October 1927. F M Pattison President, C M Merrett Hon Sec.warrnambool, warrnambool baby health centre, sister riley, florence lake

Part of series to record changes in BuninyongPair of photos, one B/W, one colour, of polished granite pedestal and engraved plinth, memorial for Hastie Family in Buninyong Cemetery."In Loving Memory of Thomas Hastie, Born 14th. Jan. 1813: Minister at Buninyong 1847-1891:Died 20th April 1898. And of his Wife Jane Smith, Born 15th Jun. 1820: Died 25th Jan. 1901. They rest from their labours and their works do follow them." LEFT FACE; "Their Daughter Jeanie, Born 14th Aug. 1842, Died 10th June 1923. Frederick Bowman, Loving Husband of Jeanie Bowman, much esteemed relative and friend, Died 6th. Jan. 1935."buninyong, cemetery, thomas hastie, jane smith, memorial

This plaque was placed at 18 - 22 High Street Eaglehawk which was the HQ off the Eaglehawk RSL Sub Branch. Refer Cat No 8110 for the Sub Branch History.Plaque granite construction rectangular shape with gold inscriptions relating to the donation of the building to the Eaglehawk RSL Sub Branch by Mathew’s Bros during WW2“24.4.43”brsl, smirsl, ehrsl

Tawonga Tennis ClubTawonga Tennis Club in the 1990sShiny silver slender cup mounted on a small square dark grey flecked granite base. Inscriptions near lip and on the opposite side in the centre.Tawonga Tennis Cup / Mixed Doubles; Within a circle: Rossinol / R / Tennis; On opposite side near the lip: 1990 Sue O'Brien - Michael Bartholomew / 1991 Joanne Moncrieff - Peter Burgess / 1992 Lyn Forke - Marc O'Brien / 1993 Sandy Hovey - Malcom MacKay - Ellis / 1994 Chris Hall - Lin Hall tawonga tennis club, 1990s

Part of series to record changes in BuninyongA B/W and a colour photo, polished granite headstone, engraved, with Triangular decorative pelmet, for Robert and Celia Scott and two of their children. in Buninyong Cemetery."Sacred to the Memory of Robert Scott, of Mount Boninyong (sic) Born 13th. May 1822, Died 5th Sept. 1896, and of his wife Sarah Cowie, Born 13th October, 1828, Died 7th. August 1899 "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord," also of their second daughter Celia King, Born 27thJan 1859, Died 4th march 1892, and of their infant son Thomas Mitchell, born 13th march, 1862, Died 1st March 1863, "Suffer little children to come unto me.""buninyong, cemetery, headstone, scott, graves

This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 1000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Abstract sculpture on green granite base. If you are able to assist us in making contact with the artist Linda Stock, please use the 'comment' link below.art, artwork, linda stock, sculpture, available, tafe business collection

Black and white photograph of the granite quarry in the Colquhoun forest to the north. The stone was used to reconstruct the piers at the entrance from 1910 to 1930. Lakes Entrance Victoria public works, historic site

Feldspathic arenites are sandstones that contain less than 90% quartz, and more feldspar than unstable lithic fragments, and minor accessory minerals.Feldspathic sandstones are commonly immature or sub-mature.These sandstones occur in association with cratonic or stable shelf settings. Feldspathic sandstones are derived from granitic-type, primary crystalline, rocks. If the sandstone is dominantly plagioclase, then it is igneous in origin Sandstone features prominently in public buildings throughout Victoria. Most of the sandstone used as dimension stone in the State came from three sources: the Heatherlie quarry in the Grampians (Silurian), the Bacchus Marsh area (Permian), and the Barrabool Hills near Geelong (Cretaceous).Sandstone features prominently in public buildings throughout Victoria, making this specimen special as it shows the materials used by Victorian building companies. Sandstone can also be crushed, crushed stone is used in the construction of roadways and road structures such as bridges, and in buildings, both commercial and residential. This specimen is part of a larger collection of geological and mineral specimens collected from around Australia (and some parts of the world) and donated to the Burke Museum between 1868-1880. A large percentage of these specimens were collected in Victoria as part of the Geological Survey of Victoria that begun in 1852 (in response to the Gold Rush) to study and map the geology of Victoria. Collecting geological specimens was an important part of mapping and understanding the scientific makeup of the earth. Many of these specimens were sent to research and collecting organisations across Australia, including the Burke Museum, to educate and encourage further study. A feldspar-rich sandstone, a sandstone intermediate in composition between an arkosic sandstone and a quartz sandstone, containing 10% to 25% feldspar and less than 20% matrix material of clay, sericite, and chlorite. Feldspathic arenite containing less than 90 percent of the composition of quartz. Feldspar is the main composition. Feldspathic arenite may contain fragments of unstable rock, and a little amount of other minerals such as mica and heavy minerals. Some feldspathic arenite have pink or red color because of the presence of potassium feldspar or iron oxide. There are also colored light gray to white. These sandstones are usually medium to coarse grained and can contain a high percentage of granules with angular until subangular roundness. The content of the matrix can appear as the rest up to more than 15 percent, and sorting of grains can present as moderate to poorly sorted. Feldspathic sandstones are generally immature in textural maturity. Feldspathic arenite can not be judged from the structure of the sediment. Bedding can emerge from the laminate parallel to the crossbed. Fossils may appear in the layer deposited on the sea. Feldspathic arenites usually appear on the craton or the continental shelf, which can be associated with conglomerate, quartz lithic arenite, carbonate rock, or evaporites. This sandstone may also appear on the succession of sedimentary basins deposited on an unstable or deep sea, and moving arc setting. According to Pettijohn (1963) Arkose make up about 15 percent of all sandstones. Some Arkose formed in situ when the granite and related rocks disintegrate and generate granular sediments. Most of the material feldspathic sandstones derived from primary crystalline granitic rocks, such as granite or metasomatic rocks containing abundant potassium feldspar. Mineral contained in sandstones is mostly a form of plagioclase feldspar derived from quartz diorite or volcanic rock. Feldspar contained on this sandstone comes from arid to cool climates when the chemical weathering process is reduced.sandstone, natural stone, feldspathic sandstone, burke museum, geology, geological, geological specimen

Black and White Photograph sailing ship Granite State -with people watching in foreground. 253 mm x 202 mm. SH 105 Ships F - H.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, photograph, granite state

Miss Emily Dixon acted as Ladies Habour Lights Guild Work-Secretary and later, as Secretary of the Malvern Branch and continued to work for the group until her death. Miss Fanny Dixon worked as the Mission's organist and Committee member as well as friend. The plaque was unveiled by Mrs. Holmes on December 5th, 1943 and was dedicated by the Chaplain. Rectangular white stone plaque surrounded by two frames. One a sequence of small retangular reflective tiles and the other a large dark stone granite or marble frame.To the glory of God, in affectionate remembrance of Fanny Dixon died 1939 and Emily Dixon died 1942.memorial tablet, memorial plaque, fanny dixon, emily dixon, lhlg, secretary, malvern branch, mrs holmes

One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of Dr G Baker standing on the granite of Woolamai "Jetty". Dr Baker - CSIRO University of Melbourne - drew several Geological Sketches of Phillip Island and Westernport.local history, photography, dr g baker, black & white photograph, geology, coastline, cape woolamai, john jenner, bryant west

A copy of a catalogue from an art show of paintings by Wykeham Perry that was held at the Victorian Artists Society in 1974.A copy of a catalogue from an art show of paintings by Wykeham Perry that was held at the Victorian Artists Society in 1974. Wykeham Lindley Perry grew up near Marysville in Victoria and painted local scenes from a very early age. wykeham lindley perry, victorian artists society, marysville, victoria

Buninyong celebrated 100 years since Hiscock discovered gold there in August 1851.Black and white photograph showing the five descendants of Thomas Hiscock stand in front of the Buninyong granite obelisk which recognises Hiscock's gold discovery at Buninyong in 1851. Verso: "Buninyong Gold Centenary 4 Aug 1951 Hiscocks Obelisk Hiscock Family."hiscock, hiscocks, gold memorial, centenary, anniversary, gold discovery, buninyong, thomas hiscock, gold obelisk

The photograph is of the Powder Magazine and gorge in Beechworth. The Magazine was built for six hundred and ninety-seven pounds in 1859 by "T Dawson and company." However, the walls were constructed later in 1860 by "Atchison and Lumsden," a different building firm. The Beechworth Magazine was one of many made by the government for the storage of gunpowder. However, the building eventually stopped being used as the mining decreased in the area, finally becoming unsused with the invention of nitro-glycerine compounds. The magazine was created to hold large quantities of gunpowder and much of its design was to hinder the prospective of damage. These safety features included double arched foundations and an arched inner roof, which would move a possible explosion upwards. Also, a process of lighting conductors, ventilation and heavy granite walls were incorporated in the designThe photograph shows historic significance due to its association with the mining era in Beechworth in the late 1800s. The photo shows the Powder Magazine after construction, most likely when it was storing gunpowder during a signifiant time period for the region.Black and white photograph printed on paper.beechworth, powder magazine, gunpowder, mining, beechworth powder magazine, explosives, atchison and lumsden, t dawson and company, gorge, granite, granite building, 1860

Black Range Quarry SiteOn Reverse 2 Black range quarry sites - Granite Cox's Property Lot 13 Bullocky Mary Rd. Don Rickard - May 1999stawell