Royal Doulton as part of the Minton Miniature series produced this stork model in 2001. A limited edition of 1,793 pieces were made, and this stork is number 118. The stork is a scaled down model of the original life-size piece first produced by John Henk, c. 1870, as a walking stick and umbrella stand. A rare miniature stork demonstrates the artistry and skill required to produce Majolica ware during the 19th century and the present.A miniature white stork standing on one leg atop a rocky mound, an eel clasped in its beak, a frog beneath its foot, the stand formed by tall bullrushes & water-lily pads.Inscribed at the base Minton founded 1793, artist mark: 6, made in Englandminton & co., majolica, miniature model, flagstaff hill maritime museum, stoke upon trent, john henk, staffordshire

Edward John Barker, O.A.M, Ballarat School of Mines Principal 1964-1976, Ballarat School of Mines Council President 1991 - Kenneth Joynson Flecknoe, Ballarat School of Mines Council President 1981-1988 Albert Whitelock Steane, Ballarat Junior Technical School Foundation Headmaster 1913-1942Invitation and Programme for the Official Opening of the Flecknoe Building, Barker Building and Steane Building printed on buff card with maroon ink. The card includes the order of ceremony, and included introductory remarks by Bill Gribble; official opening and naming by the Honourable Joan Kirner, A.M., M.P., Premier of Victorian; and Peter Shiells, Director of the Ballarat School of Mines. ballarat school of mines, e.j. barker, ken flecknoe, flecknoe, albert w. steane, steane, flecknoe building, barker building, steane building, peter shiells, joan kirner, bill gribble

This is a draft of the document (item D518), which relates the story of Fisher's Ghost, starting with housemaid Margaret (later married to John Farley) before her sentence of transportation for life from Britain to Australia. It appears to be a script to be accompanied by music. A page with the last few sentences are missing. (See items D518 and D520.) Handwritten, quarto, pencil, 7 pagesfisher's ghost, john farley frederick fisher, george worrell, john georg lang

T G Allen was born 07/06/1890 and died 10/03/1970. He was ordained at Wilston Qld. in 1921. T G Allen served at Gympie 1921, Amidale NSW 1932, Eastwood NSW 1937, St. John's Essendon Vic 1943-1954 and Mowbranton Qld. 1955.F15.1 and F15.2 black and white portrait photographs of a Presbyterian minister with white borders. They show the Rev T G Allan looking at the camera wearing clerical robes. His right hand is in his pocket. (1) Essendon December 1954 T. G. Allan (signed). (2) Centenary year 1952 T.G. Allan 1943-presbyterian minister, t g allen presbyterian minister, t g allen, st john's essenden presbyterian church

The high school had a very active rowing group supported by the Yarrawonga Rowing Club. Boys in photo Cox - Earl Pike, Stroke - Peter Bennett, Peter O’Bryan, Peter Langford, Ian Doggett, Jeff McKee, John Baillie, Colin McMillan, Bow - Brian Fields Coach - Andrew Ruwolt Black and white photograph mounted on board of YHS Rowing eight taken on Mulwala side of Lake Mulwala above the road traffic bridge 1968Yarrawonga High School Rowing Eight

Huddart Parker traded between 1876 and 1961. It was established in 1876 by James Huddart, T.J. Parker, John Traill and Captain T. Webb. The business rapidly expanded and was travelling between Melbourne and Sydney by 1882 and Melbourne to Adelaide from 1886. The Company was established in Geelong but moved its offices to Melbourne by 1890. It is likely this saucer was used on the Huddart Parker shipping line some time between 1876 and 1961. Historically, the early establishment of the company in Geelong is significant for the region. The object is significant for its connection to early Victorian transport from regional ports to larger cities.A white glazed saucer with a blue transfer print with geometric design on rim. Huddart & Parker Co. logo transfer print on rim and base.Makers Mark: "C McDANN & CO ENGLAND HANLEY R.NO 764041" on base. "HUDDART PARKER LINE" logo on rim.geelong maritime museum, huddart parker line, huddart parker, c. mcdann and company, hanley, shipping lines geelong

Huddart Parker traded between 1876 and 1961. It was established in 1876 by James Huddart, T.J. Parker, John Traill and Captain T. Webb. The business rapidly expanded and was travelling between Melbourne and Sydney by 1882 and Melbourne to Adelaide from 1886. The Company was established in Geelong but moved its offices to Melbourne by 1890.It is likely this tea cup was used on the Huddart Parker shipping line some time from 1950 to the company's closure in 1961. Historically, the early establishment of the company in Geelong is significant for the region. The object is significant for its connection to Victorian transport from regional ports to larger cities. It is a good example of mid 20th Century hotelware and Duraline offerred 'unchippable crockery' for utilitarian purposes. Duraline was imported by Loftus Moran P/L who were based in South Melbourne and supplied the ware to hotels and institutions across Victoria. White glazed tea cup with blue transfer printed blue line around rim, blue geometric pattern around body and Huddart Parker line logo. Cup has a triangular shaped handle. Cup has a small hairline crack and a small chip.Dura Line/ Grafton China/ Made in Englad/ Loftus Moran Pty Ltd 1950huddart and parker line, geelong shipping, geelong maritime museum, duraline, grafton china, loftus moran p/l

The photograph was taken on a rise overlooking the early settlement of Sunbury with Mount Holden and other hills across the skyline. The five arch railway bridge is visible in the distance on the RHS of the image. Two of Sunbury's early hotels, the John Franklin and the Ball Court are across the middle distance. Craiglee Vineyard with the vines growing is in the foreground. A black and white photograph with a white border.Written across the bottom: VIEW OF JACKSON CREEK SUNBURYsunbury, vineyards, jackson creek, craiglee vineyard

Metropolitan Ambulance Service awards presentation held at Dallas Brooks Hall, Melbourne Victoria. Awards presented by Graeme John, (president of ambulance service board, in grey suit) in the presence of David Webb Superintendent (now Company Executive Officer position, wearing uniform and with beard). Recipient of award Neale JohnsonColour photograph of award presentation.neale johnson

Metropolitan Ambulance Service awards presentation held at Dallas Brooks Hall, Melbourne Victoria. Awards presented by Graeme John, (president of ambulance service board, in grey suit) in the presence of David Webb Superintendent (now Company Executive Officer position, wearing uniform and with beard). Recipient of award Bill BarkerColour photograph of award presentation.bill barker

Metropolitan Ambulance Service awards presentation held at Dallas Brooks Hall, Melbourne Victoria. Awards presented by Graeme John, (president of ambulance service board, in grey suit) in the presence of David Webb Superintendent (now Company Executive Officer position, wearing uniform and with beard). Recipient of award Bob TomlinsonColour photograph of award presentation.bob tomlinson

When introduced across the emergency services and used in the 1960s and 1970s these radios for the first time allowed for easy two radio communications between the police, fire services, ambulance, State Emergency Service and St John Ambulance. Source Peter Neylon serving paramedic and AHSV member 17 October 2016.Silver and black hand held radio with two channels and volume and squelch buttons on front.Pony

An 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles detachment mountrd in armoured vehicles led the Anzac Day march in Albury between 1950 and 1970. Other soldiers identified in the group include :- John and Ken Beach, Jim Marki, Bill Cameron,Dick Cole, Eric Roberts, Terry Clarkson and Jack Verloop.Collection of photographs showing an armoured regiment of the Citizen Forces in the 1960s as it transitioned from wheeled armoured vehicles to tanks to M113 armoured personal carriers.Black and white photograph of 13 soldiers wearing battledress uniform, boots, gaiters, berets with 8/13 VMR badges, and basic webbing and pistol holsters. This is standard dress for Armoured vehicle crewmen. Lieutenant Bill Russell at centre." Anzac Day 1963 Garden End Dean Street

Black and white photograph of Ballarat trams 35 and 34 standing alongside each other at the Grey St loop on the Sebastopol line with John Fitzsimmons holding some of the last tram mail from Sebastopol to Ballarat on 18/9/1971. Photo by Keith Kings. See item 2942 for a sample of the mail.Yields information about the Last Tram Mail to be carried in Ballarat.Black and white photograph with photographers notes on rear.See image 2trams, closure, last tram mail, tmsv, post office, last tram

Reproduction of the front page of The Courier, 24/11/1955 about the State Government defeat of a motion in the Legislative Assembly of a motion to rescind a SEC Notice to close the Geelong tram system. The State Opposition leader, Mr John Cain (Senior) warned that the SEC intended to abolish trams in both Ballarat and Bendigo.Yields information about the SECV notice to closure the Geelong system in 1955.Copy of a celebratory part of The Courier Ballarat - A3 sheet featuring big events that the paper covered, such as the Declaration of the 2nd World War.trams, tramways, geelong, closure, parliament, john cain, secv

The home was known as 'Montalto'. It was built by Andreas Hansen in 1888. It was purchased by Dr John Box in 1913 and was demolished in the 1950s to make way for Sythney Court. The property was surrounded by extensive grounds and abutted Surrey Gardens. Sythney Court was so named to commemorate the Box family's association with a Cornish village of the same name.A black & white photo of double-storey Victorian mansion. It has a slate roof, has arched colonnades on both levels and is rendered. The garden is established with a feature cypress tree and standard roses.andrea hansen, union road, surrey hills, dr john box, sythney court, surrey gardens, 'montalto'

To identify AFB board members, a name badge was struck.. Names were printed in black on a white background, with the logo of the Association for the Blind - in black and blue - to the left of the name. The words 'Association for the Blind' sit below the symbol, whilst 'Board Member' is located beneath the wearer's name. This badge was donated by John Wicking. 1 plastic name badge with AFB logoassociation for the blind, badges

Group photos of the AFB Blind Members Council of 1994-95. Seated from right: Kenneth Gunning, Eve Lustig (Chairman), Val Cook, Norma Crook. Back: Marilyn Knight, Malcolm Daubney, Don Draffin, Shirley Admans (Manager), Elizabeth Judd, John Cook. Absent: Clive Lissenden.8 x Col. transparencies of AFB Board membersassociation for the blind, norma crook, don draffin, malcolm daubney, eve lustig, elizabeth judd, john cook, kenneth gunning, val cook, marilyn knight, shirley admans

Hardcover book made in 1955 made to keep original copies of “The Football Record”. This book contains all Football Records relating to Carlton games for the season of 1955. Captain: Ken Hands Coach: Percy Bentley Leading Goal-kicker: Noel O'Brien - 73 goals Best & Fairest: John James Blue hardcover book

Hardcover book made in 1958 made to keep original copies of “The Football Record”. This book contains all Football Records relating to Carlton games for the season of 1958. Coach: Jim Francis Captain: Bruce Comben Vice Captain: Laurie Kerr Leading goal scorer: John Heathcote - 19 goalsBlue hardcover book

Hardcover book made in 1965 made to keep original copies of “The Football Record”. This book contains all Football Records relating to Carlton games for the home and away season of 1965. Captain & Coach: Ron Barassi Leading Goal-kicker: Bryan Quirk - 29 goals Best & Fairest: John NichollsHardcover book, navy blue

Hardcover book made in 1966 made to keep original copies of “The Football Record”. This book contains all Football Records relating to Carlton games for the home and away season of 1966. Captain & Coach: Ron Barassi Leading Goal-kicker: Adrian Gallagher - 24 goals Best & Fairest: John Nicholls Hardcover book, navy blue

Hardcover book made in 1967 made to keep original copies of “The Football Record”. This book contains all Football Records relating to Carlton games for the home and away season of 1967. Captain & Coach: Ron Barassi Leading Goal-kicker: Brian Kekovich - 36 goals Best & Fairest: John NichollsHardcover book, navy blue

The Cruising Yachtsman of the Year trophy was donated to RBYC in 1993 by Commodore John R. and Mrs Anna Robinson of Queenscliffe Cruising Yacht club. The trophy is a silver wine basket to be presented with a bottle of wine on a white serviette in it. The winner is entitled to have the trophy on their table with their wine bottle in it if they were having dinner at the club.

Newspaper clipping about the Training of Tram Drivers by John Cox. Has a number of photos of W class trams. The writer describes the training from Hawthorn tram depot along Riversdale Road, issues, the concentration needed, motorist behaviour, level crossings, and driving in general. Will Wright was the inspector traveling with the writer.Yields information about learning to driver trams in 1971.Photocopy A3 sheet, of page 16 of The Sun, Used card guide - 19/2/1971tramways, training, hawthorn depot, driver training

Reports on a free tram in Swanston St - hired for $350 by the group Action for Public Transport to publicise a rally in the City Square on 30-7-1976. Quotes rally organiser Rus Littleson. Has a photo of Conductor John Cregan giving passenger Kay Angel a rally phamplet. Story by Stephen Nisbet.Yields information about a rally to protest about public transport fares.Newspaper clipping - "Passengers were fare game for action group" - The Age 30-7-1976tramways, trams, melbourne, public transport, fares, rally, free tram