Joseph Butterworth COOMBS (1842-1901), was an accountant who founded a successful mercantile trading company. At the time of his marriage to Caroline Mary MICHEL in 1969, Coombs had already purchased 10 acres of Studley Park. The acreage included land on the west of Fenwick Street that extended along lower Stawell Street to the corner of Yarra Street, all of it connected directly to the Yarra environs. A right of way to Studley Park Road was on the title, though Coombs went on to purchase more land, some of which faced Studley Park Road. In addition to owning the Studley Park acreage, Coombs later acquired 1,201 acres of land abutting the Acheron River. While retaining the Kew property he became a Taggerty Councillor and was Shire President for a time. J.B. Coombs died at Acheron Station in 1901 (aged 59 years). A few months after, tenders were called to repair the Kew dwelling, the Fenwick Street property now appearing in records with the name ‘Hope Mansell’. Caroline Coombs remained at Hope Mansell until she died in 1924, survived by three sons and five daughters. Not long after her death, advertisements appeared for the sale of the Studley Park land. The sale seems to have been a mechanism for distribution of the Estate, as the following year the original 10 acre holding was transferred to members of the family. The eldest daughter Mabel married William Younger who, with his brother Alexander, developed Younger and Mackie Courts, both south of Studley Park Road. [Research: Kerry Fairbank]In 1961, the granddaughter of Joseph and Caroline Coombs, Mabel Isola (Younger) Grattan, donated ten 19th century dresses and parasols to the Kew Historical Society. The costumes, now known as the 'Coombs Collection', are the earliest recorded items of clothing to enter the Society's collection. Each of the items in the Coombs Collection, of which this item forms a part, is historically, aesthetically and socially significant. As a collection, the costumes includes outstanding examples of morning wear, day dresses, wedding dresses, and clothing accessories, providing evidence of outstanding dressmaker skills in Victoria during the mid to late Victorian period. Periwinkle blue afternoon dress made of finely woven wool with silk quilting to the yoke and cuffs. The one-piece outfit is fastened at front with large mother of pearl buttons. The dress includes a very long train. At one stage, the buttoning at the waist has been modified, presumably due to changes in the owner's waistline. women's clothing, australian fashion, costumes, dresses

A blue coloured cardboard cover with the information on the cover in red. Top right hand corner reads 7610-010-5256. Under this is WO Code No. 8903. Under 1955 in brackets reads Reprinted, modified for Australia, 1958. There are three punch holes down the left hand side and the booklet is covered in a plastic cover.australia - armed forces - service manuals, infantry training, rifle and bayonet

Issued to drivers to aid fault finding of modified W class, A class and B class trams. Includes a list of A class tram destinations. Dated Jan. 2001Yields information about fault finding for trams by drivers.Set of 7 laminated sheets for tram fault finding - cheat sheets.tramways, faults, w class, b class, a class, destinations

19 NQ - Pulpwood Truck Untrafficable NQ Pulpwood wagon. In the 1950s, NQR 19 was modified by the removal of its sides and ends and the installation of intermediate upright staunchions to carry pulp-wood on the Beech Forest line. This modification was permanent and the vehicle became 19 NQ. 19 NQ - Service History 26/11/1898 NWS Built new NQ 19 was modified by having upright frames added to allow it to carry pulp-wood. Vehicle Length 25 feet 2 inches ( 7671 mm) Coupled Length 27 feet 4 inches (8330 mm) Width 6 feet 3 inches (1905 mm) Weight 5 tons Capacity 11 tons In use 14 To be restored 6 *NQR 19.VA - 26/11/1898 NWS Built new - / /1926 - To NQ 19.VA - NQ 19.VA - /10/1958 NWS Modified To Pulpwood Carrier Only vehicle modified to this configuration Purchased by Puffing Billy Preservation Society. Sec 65/2711. RS 65/6012. "An NM (13) and pulpwood wagon .... for displayat Museum.....scrap value to be charged direct to the PBPS."Historic - Victorian Railways Narrow Gauge - Rolling Stock - Pulpwood wagon - Pulpwood Truck19 NQ - Pulpwood wagon - Pulpwood Truck made of Steel and metal 19 NQ puffing billy railway, pbr, rolling stock , 19 nq, pulpwood wagon - pulpwood truck, victorian railways, narrow gauge rolling stock

British Steel Helmet modified from the similarly shaped Mk III and introduced in 1945. It was Britain's last metal helmet and was replaced by the fibre Mk VI helmet in 1985. British MkIV Steel Helmet with Lift-the-Dot liner attachment. Painted khaki Green with stainless steel rim. Turtle sheel shape and elasticated web chinstrap. Most of liner is missing.Inside Stamped: RO&CO FT 4 1945 (1945 stamp below figure 4)

The photo shows former Melbourne W2 class tram 244 modified by the Sydney Tramway Museum to be a Restaurant tram in Christchurch NZ. Photo taken at Cathedral Square c2005.Provides details of a Melbourne W2 class tram used as a Restaurant tram in Christchurch.Colour print of Christchurch Tramways W2 244 Cathedral Square printed on Kodak Royal paper.trams, tramways, w2 class, tram 244, christchurch, restaurant tram

Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Photograph of ESCo tram No. 15 in View St, c1940's, the tram has been modified with additional bracing and the open end seats changed to longitudinal. Tram has the destination of City. On rear in ink "No.15. This is the only car of its type having 3 windows in the saloon. Bendigo." trams, tramways, bendigo, esco, secv, view st, tram 15

Black and white photograph displaying different anaesthetic equipment. At the top of the photograph is a dry-cell battery, two Jackon's laryngoscopes, one of which has been modified, and a lamp carrier which has been withdrawn from a laryngoscope. At the bottom of the photograph are two Magill's rubber catheters and two different types of gum-elastic catheters.Handwritten in blue ink on reverse and underlined: Fig 39laryngoscope, jackson's laryngoscope, lamp carrier, dry cell battery, magill rubber catheters, gum elastic catheter

H. Bellamy Gardner, an anaesthetist at the Charing Cross Hospital, was the first to use open ether in England and was responsible for popularizing the technique. Bellamy Gardner's mask consists of a wire frame which was covered with layers of gauze. He recommended constructing a face-pad consisting of several layers of gauze which were rolled together and tied to make an oval. This was applied to the face and the mask rested on the top. Ether was then administered directly on to the mask.Oval chrome-plated steel wire frame designed to fit around a face. The wire-framed dome has both vertical and horizontal wire components to sit over a patient's nose and mouth. Ether was applied to a gauze pad which was held securely in place by a hinged wire lid. This is a modified version of Bellamy Gardner's original mask.Etched on clasp: BELLAMY / GARDNER'S / ETHER MASKether, gauze

The Villa Alba Museum is cultural institution committed to the collection, study and display of 19th century interior decorative finishes, and the components of 19th and 20th century interior decoration. Most rooms in this historically and aesthetically significant house have stone (typically marble) fireplaces that are inset with plain and decorative tiles produced by the company of Mintons Ltd.Digital photograph of the fireplace in the ground floor morning room of Villa Alba. The original 1880s black marble mantel surround is missing its decorative surround tiles and cast iron hearth but retains its decorative hearth tiles produced by Mintons Ltd. The fireplace was modified in the 1950s when it was used as a home for nurses of the Royal Women's Hospital. fireplaces, mintons, mintons - tiles, villa alba -- morning room

Single truck (4 wheels), drop ends, modified open California combination - to close car with 4 doors, 2 at either end, longitudinal seats, sliding doors internally, air brakes. For an article on the tram see issue of Fares Please Feb. 2019. Image used by Bill Scott. See Destination City, Destination Eaglehawktrams, tram 14

Single truck, (4 wheels) drop ends, modified California Combination, panelled sides, 4 external doors, 2 internal sliding doors, longitudinal seats, air braked. Image used by Mal Rowe 21/9/2019. Destination City, Destination Eaglehawk, Fares Please! 1985, Trolley Wire Dec. 1985.trams, tram 27

These photographs were taken in and around Falls Creek by Samuel Keith Pearce and printed for him as a foldout postcard by NuColor Vue. The postcards state they were printed for S. K. Pearce Pty. Ltd of Tawonga and Mount Beauty. Samuel Keith Pearce was born on 24 June 1917 in Armadale, Victoria. By the late 1940s he owned the Mt Beauty Supermarket, Newsagency, Drapery and Hardware store at Mount Beauty and also a store at Tawonga in partnership with his brother Gordon Cathew Pearce. For some time, they operated as Pearce Brothers. In the early 1960s Keith also opened a mini mart In Falls Creek. As well as being a keen photographer and an astute businessman, Keith Pearce was a well-known identity in the Kiewa Valley, making many contributions to the development of the area over a long period. This included serving as a member of the Bright Shire Council for many years. He worked hard to promote the interests of the Upper Kiewa Valley. As a sign of recognition and appreciation for his contribution to the community, the park opposite the grocery store in Mount Beauty was named the SK Pearce Gardens in his honour. Samuel Keith Pearce died on 7 July 1994 in Mount Beauty, VictoriaThis collection of postcards and image is significant because they were commissioned by a highly successful business in Falls Creek, Victoria.A high definition photo of Falls Creek Road and Grand Coeur Lodge Annexe. The original Grand Coeur Lodge was built by Bill Hymans between 1950 and 1952. Unfortunately it was burned down in 1961. Grand Coeur was never rebuilt, but Bob modified his annexe to be used as accommodation and later also operated Southern Cross and the Four Seasons. falls creek accommodation, falls creek businesses, grand coeur chalet

Black and White photograph of a MMTB modified 21E for use under X1 class. One of a series of photographs done by the MMTB to illustrate the various types of bogies / trucks used by the MMTB. Possibly during the 1960's. See also Reg item 4463 for another variation of the use of former 21E trucks. Two copies held.trams, tramways, mmtb, bogies, trucks, preston workshops, x1 class

Used by uncle of donor, Colin Lawrie, 10 Ruskin Ave Glen Iris - house where donor was born- parents home. Wireless had a beautiful sound, but needed a long aerial.Radio - His Masters Voice - 5 valve superhetrodyne for local and short wave radio reception - electric. Polished veneer cabinet - 4 switches/knobs - tuning; Volume on/off; Local/Short wave; tone. 12inch Rola speaker.|Has been modified with an additional switch at rear to switch on +off. Also include is a box of 14 radio valves. His Masters Voicecommunication, radio

Black & white photograph of M&MTB T class 178 in Glenhuntly Road Elsternwick Railway station, 23-2-1942. Tram modified as a 1 man tram. Has shops in background. Tram possibly fitted with war time blackout mask. See Inscriptions for further details. Reimaged 17/7/2017 both front and back.On rear in ink, 'T308, M&MTB 'T' class No. 178 rebuilt as one man car. Glenhuntly Road Elsternwick (near Rly stn.) 23-2-42. Ex Melb. Brunswick & Coburg Tramways' car. W.Jack Photo.'trams, tramways, mmtb, t class, mbctt, elsternwick , tram 178

Engraved wooden frame with sepia coloured photograph. H M A S Sydney was launched from Newcastle on Tyne on 22nd September 1934 in England. Sydney was commissioned into the Australian Navy in September 1935. H M A S Sydney was a modified "Leander" class Cruiser. Sydney was involved in offensive actions in the theatre of war. .

Photograph of the Electric Supply Co. (ESCo) Bendigo water tram in front of the depot with two workmen. The tram has been modified with rail scrubbing blocks to clean the head of the rails. Photo by Peter Duckett about 1947.Yields information about the first Bendigo track cleanerPhotograph - Black & White - Bendigo water car - track cleaner - about 1947Details the image on the rear of the print in ink.bendigo, tramcars, esco, water tram, scrubber tram, bendigo tramways, depot

The donor George Lister Coop was about 21 years of age when he took this photo in 1958 of his family home. His parents were George Burton Coop (b c1906 Williamstown; died aged 54 years at Mont Albert) and Winsome Alice (MS: Trewartha) who married in 1936. They are first listed at this address in the electoral roll in 1937. They had 2 children: George Lister Coop - born St Georges Hospital, 8/10/1937 and Alison - born c1945. However the donor informed that he initially attended Chatham State School because his first home was the Spanish Mission style flats at 346 Whitehorse Road, opposite Brenbeal Street, Balwyn. When his grandparents died, the family moved to 688 Whitehorse Road and he then attended Mont Albert Central School. Alison being younger did not go to Chatham Primary. A digital copy of a colour photo showing detail of the front veranda of 688 Whitehorse Road. The house is white weatherboard in a modified Californian bungalow style with a tiled roof and the carport built within the roofline. The balustrades and finials of the veranda are simple with occasional feature planks with a tulip detail. A bird cage hangs from the veranda. The veranda is supported by rough-cast sturdy pillars.george l coop, whitehorse road, mont albert, uniting church, californian bungalow

Black and White photograph of a former cable tram bogie tram, bogie modified to be used as a temporary bogie to transport tramcars around Preston Workshops. One of a series of photographs done by the MMTB to illustrate the various types of bogies used by the MMTB. Possibly during the 1960's. Two copies held. See Reg Item 4546 for a close up internally under a tram.trams, tramways, mmtb, cable trams, bogies, trucks, preston workshops

This small country church was refurbished and opened on April 3rd 1960. It is typical of small rural churches across western Victoria surviving from early in the century and modified for new liturgical rubrics following Vatican II later in the 1960s.

``Newspaper clipping from "The Post" Wednesday, October 20, 1993, by Damian Kemp Despite delegations to Education Minister Don Hayward and a public campaign to save their schools, both Ringwood East and Norwood Primary Schools will close at the end of 1993. Education Minister Don Hayward modified a recommendation from a third taskforce, and no schools will close in the Ringwood schools cluster.`

Brown booklet bound with 2 staples. Three hole-punch holes along left side. Brown text on cover with red text on inside cover and white pages with black text within.Front: ".... Small Arms Training / Volume 1, Pamphlet No. 7 / 303-inch Machine Gun / Part 1 - Mechanical Subjects / 1942 / .... MODIFIED FOR AUSTRALIA / GENERAL HEADQUARTERS (AUST.) / May 1942 / By Authority: Victorian Railways Printing Works, North Melbourne / 2242/42"small arms training, booklet, soldiers handbook, wwii, 303 machine gun

Minutes of the meeting held on 28th February 1975 which updated the information in Cat. No. 01693. Red Cross, which owned Stanhope and leased it to Melbourne Legacy, had been approached to consider Legacy's request to modify the residence. The numbers of children 16 years and under had averaged 35-40 with 26 currently in residence. The Committee now proposed that Harelands should be sold and Stanhope should become co-ed and modified to accommodate 40 children. Chairman Legatee Quayle undertook to ring other Committee members for their approval to pass these recommendations to the Junior Legacy Club. In a file with documents pertaining to the residences.Gives an insight into Legacy thinking about the way in which the residences should be used.Fading photocopy, originally black on white, now brown on cream. Two holes punched for filing. residences, review, blamey house, harelands, stanhope

This is an early stereoview by George Rose. The women in the picture wears 'Rational Dress', which referes to a dress reform during the late Victorian era. THe reform was particulally realted to womens undergarments which were modified to be more comfortable and less restrictive. Stereographic photo - Rational Dress Picnic, Fernshaw, VIC., Watts River Printed in brown along left edge : Rose's Stereoscopic Views,- / Australian Seriies. Printed in brown along right edge: Sold only by George Rose, - / Publisher, Windsor, Melbourne. Printed underneith image: 743, Rational Dress Picnic, Fernshaw, VIC, Watts Riverrose series, fernshaw, rational dress, watts river

Typescript (3 pages). Draft. To the rate payers as addressed. 1. Delete paragraph 1: ". We suggest if you have any doubts, that you try and make a personel inspection of the engineers offices as some of us have done. 2. Modify p.2, para. 3. 3. p.3: Delete "committee"; insert "council".shire of otway; ratepayers;

Built late 1970's or early 1980's by Roger Simpson, cabinet maker. Internal space originally had large banquet hall in centre, surrounded by kitchen and utilities, bedrooms upstairs overlooking hall. It has since been modified.Colour photograph of a mock Tudor dwelling at Colqhuoun Road. Corrugated iron gable roof across building. Gable roofed projection centre front. Dark painted lathes on outer walls add to Tudor effects. Set well back from road with established garden. Lakes Entrance Victoriatourism, resort

Object. Mantle Clock. 1940's 8 day time and strike clock. Veneered case with chrome bezel, silvered hands and numerals. Cathedral gong, chimes once on 1/2 hour and number of hours. Complete with pendulum and key. Presentation plaque on front reads Presented to Miss Gertrude Perry, Mitchell St, Popular Girl 1941'. Modified key for easy winding.person, bendigo, mantle clock, gertrude perry collection, mantle clock, bendigo easter fair