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Orbost & District Historical Society
raffle tickets, WW1
The proceeds of the raffle assisted in the War Relief collection fund. These tickets were purchased by Hilda Margaret Kerr. She was the daughter iof Dr and Mrs Kerr. The prize of an Australian flag was donated by H.James. Henry James (1860-1932) was a well-known identity in the Orbost district.He was a stock agent and auctioneer who helped to establish the seed bean industry in Orbost. He was the second secretary of the Snowy River Shipping Co. as well as a shire councillor and prominent member of MUIOOF. These raffle tickets are a reminder of the efforts made by the families and friends of those who served in the WW1 conflict.Four raffle tickets. They are in black print on white paper. The tickets are for a War Relief Raffle of the Australian flag which was a gift of H. James Esq. The tickets were purchased by Miss Hida Margaret Kerr and each cost 1/- (one shilling).On ticket nos. 337 and 338 - in handwriting H.M. Kerrraffle-tickets war-relief ww1 kerr family james-h -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Age, Horticultural Training of Women, 1916
Articles stating that the part-time classes for women at Burnley School of Horticulture were to become full-timePhotocopies of articles stating that the part-time classes for women at Burnley School of Horticulture were to become full-time. (1) "Horticultural Training of Women" in "The Argus" 06.05.1916. (2) "The Burnley School of Agriculture: a New Opportunity for Women" in "The Age" 07.06.1916. (3) "Horticulture for Women" in "The Leader" 17.06.1916. (4) 2 photographs in "The Australasian" 17.06.1916. Olive Holttum mentioned in both. See B11.0390.the argus, the age, the leader, the australasian, burnley school of horticulture, women gardeners, female students, olive holttum -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Instrument - Ship Compass Sections, 1886
A ship's compass played an extremely important role in navigating the ship from the port to its destination. If there was a slight inaccuracy in its calibration the ship could miss its destination and crash or be wrecked. The Falls of Halladale was an iron-hulled, four-masted barque, used as a bulk carrier of general cargo. She left New York in August 1908 bound for Melbourne and Sydney. In her hold was general cargo consisting of roofing tiles, barb wire, stoves, oil, and benzene as well as many other manufactured items. After three months at sea and close to her destination, a navigational error caused the Falls of Halladale to be wrecked on a reef off the Peterborough headland on the 15th of November, 1908. The captain and 29 crew members survived, but her cargo was largely lost, despite two salvage attempts in 1908-09 and 1910. The Court of Marine Inquiry in Melbourne ruled that the foundering of the ship was entirely due to Captain David Wood Thomson's navigational error, not too technical failure of the Clyde-built ship. The Falls of Halladale was built in1886 by Russell & Co., at Greenock shipyards on the River Clyde, Scotland for Wright, Breakenridge & Co of Glasgow. She was one of several designs of Falls Line of ships named after waterfalls in Scotland. The company had been founded between 1870- 1873 as a partnership between Joseph Russell, Anderson Rodger, and William Todd Lithgow. During the period 1882-92 Russell & Co. standardised designs, which sped up their building process so much that they were able to build 271 ships during that time. The Falls of Halladale had a sturdy construction built to carry maximum cargo and able to maintain full sail in heavy gales, one of the last of the 'windjammers' that sailed the Trade Route. She and her sister ship, the Falls of Garry, were the first ships in the world to include fore and aft lifting bridges. Previous to this, heavily loaded vessels could have heavy seas break along the full length of the deck, causing serious injury or even death to those on deck. The new, raised catwalk-type decking allowed the crew to move above the deck in stormy conditions. The Falls of Halladale shipwreck is listed on the Victorian Heritage (No. S255). She was one of the last ships to sail the Trade Routes from Europe and the Americas. Also of significance is that the vessel was one of the first ships to have fore and aft lifting bridges as a significant safety feature still in use on modern vessels today. The subject model is an example of an International Cargo Ship used during the 19th and early 20th centuries to transport goods worldwide and represents aspects of Victoria’s shipping industry. The compass sections are also significant for belonging to the compass of the Falls of Halladale. It was a critical part of the ship's equipment. Compass sections, two; brass disc with a round object on a pedestal, together with a glass disc with a metal frame and insert in the centre. Both items were recovered from compass on the wreck of Falls of Halladale. Nonewarrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, compass sections, falls of halladale, wreck of halladale, ship compass -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, The Shrine of Remembrance : History
After the first world war there was a decision made to create a memorial. Legatees were involved in the process at various times and capacities. In particular Legatee Kemsley was vocal in idea of a structure over a utilitarian memorial (such as a hospital or a park) - see letter at 01182. Also that 25 sites were selected for consideration in 1921. Although the St Kilda Road site was favoured early on, by 1926 there was pressure to change to a "provision of square" and Cenotaph at the intersection of Spring and Bourke Streets. 'Melbourne Legacy decided to support and work for the Shrine of Remembrance as the National War Memorial.' It is notable that the initial design 'incorporated certain features of the Mausoleum at Hellicarnasus, which is listed as on of the Seven Wonders of the World and, also, many of the refinements of the ancient Grecian architecture.' This note describes how the ray of light shining on the Rock of Remembrance was 'something of an afterthought' as Philip Hudson (one of the architects) saw something similar on a trip abroad, in a chapel in France. The final paragraph is significant 'All materials in the Shrine are of Australian origin. Indeed, with the exception of the marble in the Shrine floor which was quarried at Carloola in NSW, and the Hawksbury freestone in the bas relief panels, the remaining materials are all of Victorian origin.' This account is written by a Legatee who was heavily involved in the building of the Shrine. It is presumed to be Legatee Kemsley but it is not certain (the handwriting might be a clue if more documents written by him are found). Also the date is not known. Items were in an envelope with other photos and programmes from different items relating to the Shrine of Remembrance - including discussions on its location and design. Labelled 'Shrine of Remembrance S1 - S14' it was part of an old archive numbering system, that showed there has been efforts in the past to collect, order and save items of Legacy's history. (01181 - 01190, 01206 - 01211).A record of the events that led to the construction of the Shrine of Remembrance as noted by a Legatee shortly after. There was an effort to record historical events for the "Archive Committee" which collected this an other documents relating to the Shrine together in a file (see items 01181 - 01190, 01206 - 01211)Four white foolscap pages of black type recording major events in the history of building the Shrine (starting from 1921). Plus several hand written notes which were the draft version, including notes on an envelope and on scrap paper of various sizes.Handwritten 'S1 History Shrine' in red pen on top left of first page. Handwritten notes on scrap paper.memorial, shrine of remembrance -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Plan, Borough of Kew Detail Plan No.1577, 1904
The Melbourne and Metropolitan Board of Works (MMBW) plans were produced from the 1890s to the 1950s. They were crucial to the design and development of Melbourne's sewerage and drainage system. The plans, at a scale of 40 feet to 1 inch (1:480), provide a detailed historical record of Melbourne streetscapes and environmental features. Each plan covers one or two street blocks (roughly six streets), showing details of buildings, including garden layouts and ownership boundaries, and features such as laneways, drains, bridges, parks, municipal boundaries and other prominent landmarks as they existed at the time each plan was produced. (Source: State Library of Victoria)This plan forms part of a large group of MMBW plans and maps that was donated to the Society by the Mr Poulter, City Engineer of the City of Kew in 1989. Within this collection, thirty-five hand-coloured plans, backed with linen, are of statewide significance as they include annotations that provide details of construction materials used in buildings in the first decade of the 20th century as well as additional information about land ownership and usage. The copies in the Public Record Office Victoria and the State Library of Victoria are monochrome versions which do not denote building materials so that the maps in this collection are invaluable and unique tools for researchers and heritage consultants. A number of the plans are not held in the collection of the State Library of Victoria so they have the additional attribute of rarity.Original survey plan, issued by the MMBW to a contractor with responsibility for constructing sewers in the area identified on the plan within the Borough of Kew. The plan was at some stage hand-coloured, possibly by the contractor, but more likely by officers working in the Engineering Department of the Borough and later Town, then City of Kew. The hand-coloured sections of buildings on the plan were used to denote masonry or brick constructions (pink), weatherboard constructions (yellow), and public buildings (grey). MMBW Plan No.1577 includes some of the most significant houses in Kew: Herbert Henty’s ‘Roxeth’ (now part of Trinity Grammar), ‘Butleigh Wooton’, ‘Bokara’ and ‘Harrow’. It also includes the streets that have since changed their names. That part of College Parade linked to Glenferrie Road is now named College Place, College Parade now extends further north, and Charles Street did not yet reach Barkers Road. Roxeth is one of a number of Henty houses in Kew. Herbert Henty made his home here and was elected a member of Kew Municipal Council in 1864 and mayor in 1868-69. Walter Henry Serle, of Harrow served in the First World War. He was awarded the Military Medal ‘’For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty. On 29th September near BELLICOURT he showed the greatest bravery and determination when his platoon was attacked by enemy bombing parties. It was due largely to his personal efforts that all the attacks were repulsed. Until wounded, his utter disregard of personal safety and boldness in dealing with the attacks were the means of saving the situation and were an inspiring example to his men.’melbourne and metropolitan board of works, detail plans, maps - borough of kew, mmbw 1577, cartography -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Woolsheds between Beacon and Barak Roads, Port Melbourne, Don Hossack, 1947
Donated by Don Hossack who took the photograph when he was 16 years old and working at the woolsheds. He recalls that bags of oats and barley were stored here.Photo (10 x 12" glossy black and white print) of the wool sheds between Beacon and Barak Roads. Shows north easternmost sheds and rail line. The wool sheds were built by the Americans during World War II and taken down again in the 1950s . Map (hand drawn) on rear shows location of photograph.map (hand drawn) of location of photographtransport - railways, built environment - industrial, war - world war ii -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Gibbons, Denis, Vietnamisation
A black and white photograph taken at Phuoc Tuy July 1969. Pte Greg Salmon explains the workings of an M79 grenade launcher to a Vietnamese soldier while Pte John Dever explains the action of an M16 to another. The Australians were training part of the Vietnamese 18th Division mear the HorshoeA black and white photograph taken at Phuoc Tuy July 1969. Pte Greg Salmon explains the workings of an M79 grenade launcher to a Vietnamese soldier while Pte John Dever explains the action of an M16 to another. The Australians were training part of the Vietnamese 18th Division mear the Horshoephotograph, phuoc tuy, pte greg salmon, m79 grenade launcher, pte john dever, m16 assult rifle, vietnamese 18th division, horshoe, gibbons collection catalogue -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Functional object - Conductors Bell - cable tram, c1890
Bell used by the conductor to signal to the driver to stop, proceed or an emergency stop. The flat leather strap indicates it was used on a cable tram, rather than an electric tramcar which were fitted with round leather cords. The leather strap is riveted to a round steel ring.Demonstrates a conductors communication or signal bell made for use on cable trams.Brass Conductor Communication Bell, or signal bell, consisting of cast frame, bell striker and bell pull part. Has at both ends, four open screw holes that were used to secure the bell to the roof of a tram with a flat 22mm wide leather strap attached using a steel ring.trams, tramways, conductors, bells, cable trams -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - Retouching Reproduction Material at the Army Survey Regiment, c1960s, c1970s
The first four photographs were most likely taken in the 1960 and the fifth in the 1970s at the Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna, Bendigo. As there are no annotations with the photos, the exact dates, locations and names of personnel are unknown. SGT Bob Scaddan appears in the fifth photo taken in the 1970s Photos .1P and .2P. could have been taken in Lithographic Squadron’s retouching room and Photos .3P, .4P and .5P. were probably taken in Cartographic Squadron’s Correcting Section, located in the Attic. Retouching mainly entailed the application of liquid opaque (Plumtree), commonly known as “duff” to cover blemishes such as scratches and spots on film negatives before photographic exposure. Retouching technicians also used specialised techniques such as “needling” to repair faults on the emulsion of map reproduction material. The technician in photo .4P is needling a hydrographic feature on a drainage negative, with a zoom transfer scope projecting a scaled projected aerial photograph as a positional reference. This is a set of five photographs of technicians retouching reproduction material at the Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, black & white, c1960s. unidentified personnel in Lithographic Squadron. .2) - Photo, black & white, c1960s. unidentified personnel in Lithographic Squadron. .3) - Photo, black & white, c1960s. unidentified personnel in Cartographic Squadron Attic. .4) - Photo, black & white, c1960s. unidentified personnel in Cartographic Squadron Attic. .5) - Photo, black & white, c1970s. SGT Bob Scaddan in Cartographic Squadron..1P to .3P, .5P - annotated “Retouching”royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr, litho, carto -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Peter Bassett-Smith, Main Road, Eltham, June 1977, 1977
Colour photograph looking east from Looker Road before the electric lighting street poles were put upeltham, main road -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Ballarat Symphony Orchestra Inaugural Concert, 1987 (exact); The concert was held on 11 April 1987
Ballarat College of Advanced Education is a predecessor organisation of the University of Ballarat. Founders Hall is located on the University's Mt Helen Campus, and is now within the Caro Conference Centre. The Ballarat Symphony Orchestra is dedicated to the performance of fine music at the highest level possible, and was formed in order to provide both a performance opportunity for musicians in Ballarat and District and also to enrich the cultural life of the community. The home of the ensemble was at the Ballarat College of Advanced Education, and it was intended that the orchestra serve the needs of both education and the community.White, soft coloured programme. Conductors were David Forrest, Adrian Thomas and Graeme Vendy. The soloist was Kevin McFerrandavid forrest, adrian thomas, graeme vendy, kevin mcferran, ballarat college of edvanced education, founders hall, ballarat symphony orchestra -
Federation University Historical Collection
Documents, Elise Whetter (Celtlink), University of Ballarat Marketing and Branding Samples
Three white plastic folders of University of Ballarat booklets, pamphlets and ephemera. Most were designed by Elise Whetter of Celtlinkuniversity of ballarat, design, marketing, learn to succeed, this is me at ub, branding -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, J. Ewins, Bookseller and Stationer, Wood-work Drawing Book, 1920
Brown soft covered book used for woodwork drawings. The drawings were done by Keith Rash of the Ballarat School of Mines.woodwork, exercise book, j. ewins, keith rash -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: WORKING ON THE LAND
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2002. Working on the land: Jim Freemantle harvesting in 1930. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: STUDY
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2002. Study: Violet Street school. About 1898. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: LORRY
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2002. Lorry: Bill Minster, of Fraser's Transport, in 1936. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: MACHINERY
Bendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from 2002. Machinery: McLay's chaff cutter, pre 1900. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: ALL TOGETHER
Bendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from 2002. All together: teachers and students of Newbridge state school in 1919.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: WORNER HOUSE
Bendigo Advertiser '' the way we were'' from 2002. Worner house: Bendigo School of Mines, 1947. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: TEMPERANCE HALL
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. The Temperance Hall and Free Library in View street. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: LEARNING
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Learning: Inglewood state school, circa 1920. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: HISTORIC
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Historic: the Ellesmere dining rooms in August 1895. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: HOUSE OF WORSHIP
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. House of worship: the Fosterville church, circa 1950. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: TENT CITY
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Tent city: the main street of Fosterville, 1896. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: LUSH
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Lush: the Rosalind Park fernery, in the early 1900s. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: THE KANGAROO FLAT MEMORIAL
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. The Kangaroo Flat soldiers' memorial circa 1950s. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: PRESTIGIOUS
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. Prestigious: Bendigo Bowling Club members in 1894. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: ON THE HOPS
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. on the hops: The Maldon Brewery and residence, founded 1856. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: AT THE READY
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2000. At the ready: the Bendigo Fire Brigade in the late 1800s. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: BEGINNINGS
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2001. Beginnings: the development of Hargreaves Mall. Date unknown. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were