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St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, Sea View Tea and Refreshment Room, Marine Parade, St Kilda c1915, c. 1915
Sea View Tea and Refreshment Rooms, Marine Parade (below Brook's Boat Sheds). Mrs Blyth (late of Bendigo) Proprietress. I.X.L. Ice Cream. Roof promenade for Afternoon Tea and Summer Drinks. black and white photograph fair condition unmountedSea View Tea and Refreshment Rooms, Marine Parade (below Brook's Boat Sheds). Mrs Blyth (late of Bendigo) Proprietress. Tel. 1478 w. I.X.L. Ice Cream. Roof promenade for Afternoon Tea and Summer Drinks. K42 Sea View. p.64 St Kilda by the Sea Annual 1915-16 Season F600.65. NationalLibraryof Australia, Canberra. -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Leisure object - Stereoscope, H C White, Late 19th century
The development of stereoscopic photography views or stereographs was immensely popular in the United States and Europe from about the mid-1850s through the early years of the 20th century. First described in 1832 by English physicist Sir Charles Wheatstone, stereoscopy was improved by Sir David Brewster in 1849. The production of the stereograph entailed making two images of the same subject, usually with a camera with two lenses placed 6 cm apart to simulate the position of the human eyes, and then mounting the positive prints side by side laterally on a stiff backing. Brewster devised a stereoscope through which the finished stereograph could be viewed; the stereoscope had two eyepieces through which the laterally mounted images, placed in a holder in front of the lenses, were viewed. The two images were brought together by the effort of the human brain to create an illusion of three-dimensionality. Stereographs were made of a wide range of subjects, the most popular being views of landscapes and monuments and composing narrative scenes of a humorous or slightly suggestive nature. Stereoscopes were manufactured for various price ranges and tastes, from the simple hand-held device introduced by Oliver Wendell Holmes who promoted stereography through articles to elaborate floor models containing large numbers of images that could be flipped into place. The stereograph became especially popular after Queen Victoria expressed interest in it when it was exhibited at the 1851 Crystal Palace Exposition. Like television today, stereography during the second half of the 19th century was both an educational and a recreational device with a considerable impact on public knowledge and taste. The Fine-art Photographers' Publishing Co. published many stereoscopic pictures from many different photographers from around the world under license. They also not only sold these images of various scenes and of famous people of the time but also were retail sellers of the viewers with the subject item having been made in the USA probably by H C White who held the patent for the subject items design from 1895 to 1902.An item that was very popular from the mid 19th century through to the beginning of the Edwardian period. Used for entertainment and also educational purposes and significant as it gives us a snapshot into the Victorian era and its social and domestic societal norms. Stereoscope viewer with adjustable view-finder that has a padded nose rest. The slide holder can move along the channel to suit the viewer. Made in London by the Fine-art Photographers' Publishing Co. Printed on metal plate "THE FINE-ART PHOTOGRAPHERS' PUBLISHING CO. 48 Rydevale Rd, LONDON, S.W." Embossed on viewing cup "U.S.A. PATENT OCT.15.1895" "CANADA / FRANCE / GERMANY / D'R''G'M' NO. 53803" "JUNE 3.1902 / FEBY 1.1896 / B.S.G.D.B. / GREAT BRITAIN / AUSTRIA / BELGIUM"warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, stereoscope, stereographs, stereoscope viewers, home entertainment -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, Garden View
Note by T.H. Kneen, "View from the Principal's Residence to the SE corner of the Gardens. Prominent tree is Cupressus macrocarpa (Monterey Cypress) one of the earliest trees planted, no longer existant. Removed 1984.Garden view from Principal's Residence to the SE corner of the Gardens (T. H. Kneen). Prominent tree is Cupressus macrocarpa (Monterey Cypress) one of the earliest trees plantes, no longer existant.principal's residence, gardens, cupressus macrocarpa, monterey cypress -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Photograph - Souvenir folder, Another View of the Moyne River
This photograph probably taken during Terang day. The people of Terang used to come to Port Fairy by train for the day and lots of events were put on for the people to take part in. Boating, swimming, picnicing in the botanical gardens, foot races, cricket etc.black and white photograph of the Moyne river showing a crowd of tourists possibly on Terang day as they alighted from the train that has pulled onto the wharfAnother view of the Moyne riversouvenir, port-fairy, terang day, train, wharf, moyne river, boats, crowd, people -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, 58. View of oak Tree
Labelled, "View of Oak Tree."oak tree, mrs. jessep, alexander william jessep, principal, a.w. jessep -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Colour print, The Same View 1997, 1997
Appears to be used for an exhibition.Administration Building, particularly Magnolia grandiflora. Caption, "The Same View 1997."administration building, magnolia grandiflora -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, View Up Valley At Kalorama
John Lundy-Clarke grew up in the Kalorama/Mt Dandenong area and later in life (1972-74) began to write a comprehensive history of the area working from an original settlement map in an effort to cover all areas. The building in the centre of the photograph is 'Kia-Ora' guest house. Situated on Barber’s Road, ‘Kia-Ora’ was built in 1912 by George Barber. It was later leased by a Mrs Pemberthy. “Kia-Ora’ was one of four places connected when the telephone was brought into the district in 1912. The other places were ‘Mountjoy’, ‘Cherry Farm’ and ‘Callum House’. ‘Kia-Ora’ was burnt down in 1924. Black and White copy of section of a Rose Series postcard. Shows view up the valley at Kalorama with a decorative building centre middle of photograph. Handwritten description by John Lundy-Clarke on reverse.View up valley at Kalorama from near junction of Barbers and Doughty’s Rds. “Kia Ora” guest house in centre. Paynter’s “Iona” top left with “Kalorama” to its right. About 1912. Rose Series copied by JLC 1973.kalorama, kalorama valley, john lundy-clarke, barbers road, george barber, kia-ora, guest house, iona -
Lorne Historical Society
Photograph, Great Ocean Road. Eastern view. Bogged down in the sand between Fairhaven and Eastern View
Cars being bogged in the sand was a common occurencePhotograph showing man on knees, bogged in sand between Fairhaven and Eastern View ( a common event)great ocean road, fairhaven, eastern view car bogged -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Kalorama Guest-house - Front View
Looking down on Kalorama Guest-house from Barbers Road. Property of Ellis and Eliza Jeeves before moving to MountjoyBlack and white photograph with house in foreground and a cleared block and forest in background.KALORAMA Mt Dandenong. FRONT VIEWellis jeeves, jeeves, guest house, kalorama guest-house, barbers road -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, Garden View, c. 1916
Luffmann Ponds in the foreground and Principal's Residence in the background. On reverse, "Landscape View Burnley Gardens."luffmann ponds, principal's residence, burnley gardens -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Sepia Print, 4. View of River Through Fence
Yarra River.Labelled, " View of River through fence."yarra river, mrs. jessep, alexander william jessep, principal, a.w. jessep -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, View from Canterbury Road/Balfour Avenue area overlooking Martell's orchard, Heathmont, 1929
Black and white photograph of orchard. House in middle range, mountains in background. Photograph appears to be reproduced from subdivisional brochure. Note inserted in sleeve reads, "It has been pointed out that the mountains are to the east and the view is looking south. This therefore is not a 'straight' photograph. House still exists in Eden Avenue at October, 1996".(3 copies).Typed below photograph, "Panoramic view taken on the estate". "View overlooking Martell's orchard, Heathmont, 1929". Taken from corner Canterbury Rd. and Balfour Ave. looking south. Dandenong Creek just beyond house. Washusen Rd. on right". Written on back of one of the copies, "Heathmont Station Estate 1922". "Station Street, Lisgoold St. Canterbury Rd. Vivienne Cres. Balfour Ave." -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, A View Over Mountain Grange 1921, 1921
A view of Mountain Grange Homestead built by Thomas Hand with buildings and ground covered in snow. The photograph has historical information on the back handwritten by John Lundy-Clarke in 1976.1921 A view over “Mountain Grange” from the side of Mt Kalorama above where Grange Road is now. On the left of the homestead is the avenue of pine trees under which the annual Sunday School picnic was held. On the right is the giant pine that still stands (1976) and the great barn. The separate kitchen of the homestead can be clearly seen. mountain grange, snow, john lundy-clarke, thomas hand -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, View of two small branches of the Nile River, 1917_
Photograph of two small branches of the Nile River, Cairo.Digital copy of black and white photograph"View of two small branches of the Nile Cairo"charles marshall, world war 1, cairo -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Aerial view of Park Orchards and Ringwood - c.1960
Catalogue card reads, "Aerial view of Ringwood". -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Catherine Good, Look to the Mountains – Viola’s View 1887-1979, 1985
Recollections of a long life 1887-1979 Including childhood at Carrs Plains. Growing up in the Grampians the 90 years of Violet Good (nee Wettenhall) Orange card, Black Print B/W oval photo of a young woman standing next to a leather chair looking out a window Looking to the Mountains Viola's View 1887 - 1979stawell -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Sepia prints, Rural view
Rural view.rural views -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Cato Lake -- Willow Walk
Murray Views No. 6. Willow Walk Cato Park. Photograph of willows overhanging Cato Park lake. Two small photos of Murray View appear to be original photos both are the same size. Two small black & white photos of Willow Walk Cato Park Stawell and one enlargement. The photo is by Murray View No 6. The view shows the willows overhanging Cato Lake. Murray Views No 7Murray View No 6. Willow Walk The Lake Cato Park Stawell Vic. Murray Views No 7 stawell -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Maroondah Highway East, Ringwood- 1960. North-easterly view from Ringwood Clocktower, cnr Maroondah Hwy and Warrandyte Road
Black and white photographWritten on back of photograph: "View from clocktower, 1960". -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, View of Ringwood from Pinemont (no date)
Writing on photograph reads, "View of Ringwood from Pinemont". -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Postcard, Murray View No 5 Main Street
Main Street Stawell Murray View No 5 Main Street Stawell Vicstawell streetscape -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, 30c Rose Bed & View of Trees Near River
Labelled,"Rose Bed & View of Trees Near River."rose bed, trees, mrs. jessep, alexander william jessep, principal, a.w. jessep -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard, Picturesque View of Ballarat
Twelve views of Ballaratballarat, town hall, eureka memorial, ballarat conservatory, sturt street gardens, ballarat panorama, ballarat arch of victory, sturt street ballarat, bridge street, ballarat statuary pavilion, lake wendouree -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, Video, Vietnam: the ten thousand day war: America's thirty years
vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation, american -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Kelson, Mike, On The Rails Then And Now, 1984
A pictorial essay of Australian railways in the past and the present up to 1984ill, p.56.non-fictionA pictorial essay of Australian railways in the past and the present up to 1984locomotives -- australia -- pictorial works, railroad trains -- australia -- history -- pictorial works. -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, View Productions, Rail Australia, 1987
A pictorial essay of Australian railways in the present up to 1987ill, p.128.non-fictionA pictorial essay of Australian railways in the present up to 1987locomotives -- australia -- pictorial works, railroad trains -- australia -- history -- pictorial works. -
Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, View Productions, The Darling Harbour monorail, 1988
An account of the ill fated Darling Harbour monorailIll, map, p.16.non-fictionAn account of the ill fated Darling Harbour monorailmonorails - sydney, transit - sydney -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Bartlett Bros, View Place, Sandhurst, Linton Fire Brigade Members, circa 1887, 1887
Sepia photograph of a group of six young men in uniform two standing at back, three seated, one seated on floor."Don't know identities of these taken about 1887. Linton Fire Brigade" / "Mrs E Monti 56-58 Rea St, Shepparton 3630".linton fire brigade, fire fighters -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, Aerial View of Burnley Campus, 1972
Black and white photograph. Aerial View of Burnley Campus. Enlargement of B92.553C. Aerial view of Burnley Campus.Inscribed on reverse, "30.1.72 2602/62."burnley campus, aerial view, freeway -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, A Living, working view of our heritage, 1992
Matheson's Orchard, the last working orchard in NunawadingMatheson's Orchard, the last working orchard in Nunawading will soon be open to the public. Council purchased the orchard in 1988. The plan is to run the orchard as it would have operated in the 1930's providing a living and working view of Nunawading's heritage. The eldest child, Marjory, wife of Rev Rhys miller is writing a history of the orchard for Council.Matheson's Orchard, the last working orchard in Nunawading orchards, matheson, charles, city of nunawading