This banner was one of five banners gifted to the Beechworth Chinese community in recognition of their support of the Hospital and Benevolent Asylum in 1875, from the Carnival Committee. These banners had been purchased in China by a social envoy from Beechworth then presented to the Chinese community during the Beechworth Fine Arts Exhibition in May of that same year, by Donald Fiddes, President of the Ovens District Hospital. The Burke Museum's Chinese Collection presents the history of Chinese settlement in Beechworth from 1856 and its involvement in local community affairs in the second half of the 19th century. In settling in the area they formed their own community with distinctive Chinese cultural traditions, forming their own 'camps' with laid out streets, housing a Temple, Chinese Theatre and restaurants, hotels, stores, gambling houses and dwellings. Members of the Chinese community took an active interest in town affairs and were generous donors to the appeal to build the Ovens District Hospital in 1856/7. The vibrant colours and dynamic graphics of the silk embroidered Chinese banners were a highlight of Beechworth Charitable processions that took place in the main street. Two of the Chinese banners were conserved for the Burke Museum in 2006 by Carol Campbell of Phoenix Conservation Services with funding from Victoria’s Heritage Grants. In 2015, with the enormous support of the Copland Foundation and fundraising activities by the Friends of the Bur Museum Committee, conservation of the third banner was undertaken by Artlab Australia in Adelaide. The banners display traditional Chinese textile techniques and are visually beautiful and very rare and are considered of local and national significance, with the potential to be deemed internationally significant.Multi panelled banner with embroidery and applied design motifs on front. The front panels have been constructed using strips of various weaves and colours of silk that have been embroidered or had a design applied prior to the overall construction of the piece. The embroidery is predominantly gold work with both plyed and floss silk threads.beechworth, burke museum, chinese, benevolent asylum, ovens district hospital, beechworth carnival processions, carnival, processions, beechworth chinese community, beechworth fine arts exhibition, donald fiddes

This banner was one of five banners gifted to the Beechworth Chinese community in recognition of their support of the Hospital and Benevolent Asylum in 1875, from the Carnival Committee. These banners had been purchased in China by a social envoy from Beechworth then presented to the Chinese community during the Beechworth Fine Arts Exhibition in May of that same year, by Donald Fiddes, President of the Ovens District Hospital. The Burke Museum's Chinese Collection presents the history of Chinese settlement in Beechworth from 1856 and its involvement in local community affairs in the second half of the 19th century. In settling in the area they formed their own community with distinctive Chinese cultural traditions, forming their own 'camps' with laid out streets, housing a Temple, Chinese Theatre and restaurants, hotels, stores, gambling houses and dwellings. Members of the Chinese community took an active interest in town affairs and were generous donors to the appeal to build the Ovens District Hospital in 1856/7. The vibrant colours and dynamic graphics of the silk embroidered Chinese banners were a highlight of Beechworth Charitable processions that took place in the main street. Two of the Chinese banners were conserved for the Burke Museum in 2006 by Carol Campbell of Phoenix Conservation Services with funding from Victoria’s Heritage Grants. In 2015, with the enormous support of the Copland Foundation and fundraising activities by the Friends of the Bur Museum Committee, conservation of the third banner was undertaken by Artlab Australia in Adelaide. The banners display traditional Chinese textile techniques and are visually beautiful and very rare and are considered of local and national significance, with the potential to be deemed internationally significant.Multi panelled banner with embroidery and applied design motifs on front. The front panels have been constructed using strips of various weaves and colours of silk that have been embroidered or had a design applied prior to the overall construction of the piece. The embroidery is predominantly gold work with both plyed and floss silk threads. beechworth, burke museum, chinese, benevolent asylum, ovens district hospital, beechworth carnival processions, carnival, processions, beechworth chinese community, beechworth fine arts exhibition, donald fiddes

Refers to service of E.H. Bush.1. Two sheets of paper, quarto and foolscap, ref disbanding of 38 Bn and Officers level of Training prior to transfer to Infantry battalions. Ten officers are mentioned. Foolscap size document. 2. Three copies of Officers training levels and their whereabouts. Ten Officers mentioned (same as above) 38 Inf Bn.ww2, officers, 38 bn

Conditions of sale by private contract dated 1st April, 1933 between H.M.I. Prior (seller) and A.E. Ramsay (buyer) for land situate Brown Street, Eaglehawk, being land described in certificate of registration as residence area No. 3916, together with 4-roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Price 150 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

Photographic images of properties in Port Melbourne. Image may have been taken by a PMHPS member or scanned from a past resident or taken for real estate sale purposes. Corner Nott and Farrell Streets Two images ; 1970s prior to redevelopment of unusual octagonal building; 2012 after redevelopment of public housingbuilt environment - domestic, nott street, farrell street

This ES Ka6 sailplane (VH-GRW, serial number 55) was built under licence from Alexander Schleicher in 1962 by Edmund Schneider Limited. It was one of 12 Ka6s, with minor variations from the Schleicher product, built by Schneiders in Australia. It was test flown at Parafield Aerodrome, Adelaide, on 8th September 1962. By way of background, the Schleicher KA 6 series of sailplanes were designed by Rudolf Kaiser in Germany. They were quite successful in the Standard Class in the late 1950s and 1960s. Over 1400 were produced. The first owner of VH-GRW was the Victorian Motorless Flight Group which, at the time, was based at Berwick Airfield on the outskirts of Melbourne. On 22 April 1972, the ownership passed to a syndicate of members from the VMFG. It again changed ownership in July 1974. The new owners were another syndicate based at Campbelltown in New South Wales. The glider went to a Tasmania syndicate in June 1976 and finally to the Soaring Club of Tasmania. In total VH-GRW recorded 3369 hours air time from 4952 launches. It was used very little after 1996. This exhibit is an example of the Scheicher Ka6 sailplane type that were built by Edmund Schneider in Australia.Plywood, spruce and fabric covered high wing single seat sailplane. The airframe has been restored to the point of repainting. Currently the fuselage, rudder and the wings aft of the main spar are coated with pink dope. The tailplane retains the white gloss finish of the glider prior to the restoration work. The cockpit to be refitted (with instruments etc). Serial number 55. The manufacture details are displayed on a metal plate fixed to the main bulkhead. australian gliding, glider, sailplane, schneider, schleicher, ka6, rhonsegler, victorian motorless flight group, soaring club of tasmania

Letter to Bendigo Advertiser from George Schellenberger (1860) re the removal of a body after death at Tyson's Reef. Dispute concerned where the body should have been removed to - ie which public house prior to coroner's involvement. Mention of Bakers' Arms, Irishtown; Buckeye. Harney's and Crescent hotels in neighbourhood.person, individual, george schellenberger, bakers' arms, irishtown; buckeye. harney's and crescent hotels, tyson's reef.

Two very dark copies of the front of The Noted Warehouse Davey Bros Family Grocer. Building has a decorative area above the verandah with The Noted Warehouse Davey Bros. Family Grocer painted above the verandah. Written on the back: Prior to 1966? Davey Bros Family Grocer Eaglehawk Road Long Gully.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - davey bros family grocer

A black and white photograph of 2Lt Tom 'Rockets' Guivarra Mid, a fixed wing pilot with 161 (Indep) Recce Flt receives a mission brief from Bombadier Allan 'Bomber' Harris DFC, in the 161 (indep) Recce Flight prior to a mission in Phuoc Tuy Province, South Vietnam (circa Apr 1967)photograph, 2lt tom "rockets" guivarra, bombadier allan "bomber" harris, 161 recon flt, gibbons collection catalogue, phuoc tuy province

Yields information about the use of trams, destinations and shunting in Lydiard St North prior to closure.Digital image of two trams in Lydiard St north near Sturt St. Both trams have the destination of City Oval (may have been taken just prior to that of Reg Item 7023). and No. 26 may be about to shunt on the crossover. Has the Post Office, the Mining Exchange and other buildings in the background.trams, tramways, lydiard st north, city oval, tram 26, tram 27

666 - Ballarat Tourist Tramway "Welcome Aboard" poster - printed in green ink on white paper, mounted onto heavy card for use in a tram roof ad. 666.1 - Six paper copies of the poster prior to be used in the tram. Have been rolled for storage. Image of 666 added 24-12-2016trams, tramways, roof ads, welcome aboard, btps

Yields information about Ballarat 's No. 23 illuminated in the depot.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of No. 23, as the Gold tram lit up inside the depot, prior to use on Victoria St to meet the Cobb and Co coach (See Reg Item 5321 and 22.) Taken by Wal Jack 19-8-1951. See image i2 for rear of photograph.Written on rear in ink "SEC Ballarat, No.23 inside depot 19-8-51" and the Wal Jack stamp in the top right hand corner with the number "T21/PC" written in.trams, tramways, gold tram, depot, tram 23

Yields information about the appearance of tram No. 14 in Albert St Sebastopol, early 1960's.Black and white photograph of Ballarat tram No. 14 north bound in Albert St. Sebastopol, before crossing to the east side of Albert St. The tram has the destination of Lydiard St Nth and has a Twin Lakes sign. Photo early 1960's prior to the change of the destination rolls to a black on white roll.trams, tramways, sebastopol, albert st, tram 14

Yields information the appearance and details about SEC Tram No. 38 in the late 1950's.Digital scan from the Ben Parle collection of SEC No. 38 with the destination of Lydiard St North, carrying a large load of passengers in bound along Sturt St, north side, late 1950's or 1960 prior to the installation of dash canopy lighting. Photo received with the Ben Parle slides 09/2004. trams, tramways, sturt st, tram 38

Yields information the appearance and details about SEC Tram No. 35 in the late 1950's and the activities at a terminus.Digital scan from the Ben Parle collection of SEC No. 35 at the Lydiard St Nth terminus, with the crew changing the poles and a lady with a polka dot skirt walking nearby. Photo 1950's or early 1960 prior to introduction of dash canopy lighting. Photo received with the Ben Parle slides 09/2004. trams, tramways, lydiard st nth, tram 35

Yields information the appearance and details about SEC Tram No. 30 in the 1950's in bound along Ripon St on the View Point Line.Digital scan from the Ben Parle collection of SEC No. 30 in Ripon St, in bound to the City of the View Point line. Photo 1950's or early 1960 prior to introduction of dash canopy lighting. Has the houses either side of the street in view. Photo received with the Ben Parle slides 09/2004. trams, tramways, ripon st, view point, tram 30

Yields information the appearance and details about the depot and trams 20 and 36 in the late 1950's.Digital scan from the Ben Parle collection of SEC No. 36 on No. 2 road at the depot and No. 20 on 0 road at the depot. Photo 1950's or early 1960 prior to introduction of dash canopy lighting. Has the houses either side of the street in view. Photo received with the Ben Parle slides 09/2004. trams, tramways, depot, tram 20, tram 36

Yields information about Sturt St, Drummond St Jtn and the conductor changing the points.Digital image, black and white, of the conductor on No. 18 standing along side with a point bar, to change the points before the tram goes out along Drummond St Nth. Photo taken by Peter Bruce 1970's and 1971, prior to the closure of the Ballarat tramway system. Peter's Title of image: "No. 18 and Connie"trams, tramways, hospital corner, conductors, points, sturt st, tram 18

Yields information about the Hospital Corner, Drummond and Sturt St intersection area.Digital image, black and white, of No. 34 at Drummond and Sturt intersection, in bound with two school girls walking across the street. The first image is a cropped version of the same photograph. Photo taken by Peter Bruce 1970's and 1971, prior to the closure of the Ballarat tramway system. Peter's Title of image: "No. 34 and schoolgirls"trams, tramways, sturt st, hospital corner, tram 34

Yields information about the Sebastopol route and area near the terminus.Digital image, black and white, of No. 39 in Albert St Sebastopol, north of the Sebastopol terminus. Shows the condition of the track and the number of poles in the section. Taken with a telephoto lens. Photo taken by Peter Bruce 1970's and 1971, prior to the closure of the Ballarat tramway system. Peter's Title of image: "No. 39 approaching Sebas"trams, tramways, sebastopol, tram 38

Yields information about swinging the pole at the Victoria St terminus.Digital image, black and white, of the pole being swung by the conductor on No. 26 at the Victoria St terminus. shows the terminus arrangements and the location. Tram has the destination of Victoria St. Photo taken by Peter Bruce 1970's and 1971, prior to the closure of the Ballarat tramway system. Peter's Title of image: "Swinging the Poles"trams, tramways, victoria st, crews, trolley poles, tram 26

Yields information about Sturt St and the City loop.Digital image, black and white, two images, of two single truck trams parked in the City Loop Sturt St, looking up the hill towards the Town Hall. Photo taken by Peter Bruce 1970's and 1971, prior to the closure of the Ballarat tramway system. Peter's Title of image: "Up the Street"trams, tramways, city loop, sturt st

Yields information about the construction of the track and depot fan c 1972 and how the trams were positioned.Set of 12 Black and white photographs of the grading of the access track on 8/4/1973 between the level crossing and Wendouree Parade curve using Max McBain bulldozer and the follow up gravelling of the formation prior to track laying soon after. See May 1973 issue of Fares Please! for the date of the work.trams, tramways, access track, btps, construction

Laurel Street Golden Square collection - Black and white photograph of the Common School No 279 taken prior to the building of State School No 1189 on its present site in Laurel Street Golden Square. Group photograph of students and teachers in front of school, under glass in a timber frame with gold trim. Deframed 2022photograph, building, school

Black & white photo of Bendigo No. 24 with Quarry Hill destination, waiting at Charing Cross. Photo taken am 5/7/1965, prior to painting white strip above headlights. Has two Johnny Walker ads. With 'The Beehive' buildings in background. On Kodak photographic paper. Reimaged 17/7/2019.On rear 'AM 5/7/65' & 'Bendigo'trams, tramways, bendigo, charing cross , tram 24

Also 1x Miniature postcard 6cmx8.5cm ' A Glimpse of Lakes Entrance' 01153-4Black and white miniature photographic postcard showing the North Arm Bridge prior 1937; post and rail fence around Kalimna road; township, Club Hotel and stables; jetties in Cunninghame Arm, Methodist Church; and sand hummocks. Telegraph line around hill and across sand flat. Lakes Entrance Victoriabridges, hotels, fences, public utilities

One of 5 B/W photographs showing areas within Caulfield Town Hall. Production date unknown, sometime after 1931 and before 1976. Original source unknown. Copyright for this image is unknown, although likely commissioned by Council. It has been digitised and published here for educational and research purposes. If you believe that you have copyright to this image and would like it removed from the site please contact us through the 'Leave a Comment' tab below.B/W photograph showing the main hall, Caulfield Town Hall, including the seating facing towards the stage set up with a table, chairs and a piano. The image shows the Caulfield Town Hall Auditorium prior to 1987 when it was reconstructed and divided to make a lower floor to accommodate a gallery and an auditorium on the floor above.Small Sticker, green and gold, adhered to r.h.s. verso corner 'The Speciality Press Pty. Ltd.'

Bob (Herman) Hymans (a former member of the Royal Netherlands Navy) was born in Bloemendaal, Holland on 30th September 1922. During World War II he fought against the Japanese in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) and was imprisoned in Changi and on the Burma Railway. After gaining qualifications as a Ski Instructor, Bob arrived in Falls Creek in July 1950. Working as an Instructor and Supervisor at Bogong Lodge, Bob decided his future was in accommodation. He was successful in negotiating an indenture for land from the State Electricity Commission (SEC). It took Bob two years to build his Grand Coeur Chalet but, tragically, it was burned down in August 1961. Bob also built the first Chairlift in Australia. This was a single chairlift and the structure was built from wooden electricity poles. He was constantly full of new ideas and proposals for the village. Bob Hymans died on 7th July 2007. This Collection of documents and letters tells the story of Bob's endeavours to develop Falls Creek into the ski village it is today.This item is significant because it documents actions taken by the Falls Creek Tourist Area Management Committee in their role overseeing the Tourist Area.A circular updating news prior to 1966 snow season. It includes information related to sewerage, Summer programme, parking and road transport, tows, snow conditions, Medical service, visiting skiers and the possible site for a ski jump. Other topics included Ski School, new buildings, behaviour, village entry and publicity.falls creek tourist area management committee, falls creek administration, preparations for winter season

Colour slide - Kodachrome cardboard mount - of MMTB PCC 1041 and the cable tram set No 1 at Preston Workshops following MMTB workshop refurbishment work on the cable car set prior to its display outside the then Museum. Slide dated Dec 74 See also Reg Item 72 for colour postcards.On the slide in ink 'TMSV, Ron Scholten" and pencil markings.trams, tramways, preston workshops, pcc, cable trams, tram 1, tram 1041