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University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, E. Chalmers, Mr. Vic Lawry, 1926
Used as an illustration in, "Green Grows Our Garden," A.P. Winzenried p 70. "Young orchard supervisor in Department of Agriculture - came from Tasmania." T.H. Kneen.Black and white photograph. Vic Lawry, Staff member, standing in front of a shed containing terracotta drainage pipes and sacks.On reverse, "Mr. Laurey (sic) "Vic" B.H.C. 1926."sheds, drainage pipes, mr. laurey (sic), green grows our garden, a.p. winzenried, orchard supervisor, vic lawry, ella chalmers (nee fry), ella fry -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Work on paper, Joy Stewart, 1. Survey Team, 1988
Kew Tapestry. The eight panels depict the history of Kew. This was a 1988 Australian Bi-Centennial Project carried out under the auspices of City of Kew Council and the Kew Historical Society Incorporated. Nearly 600 citizens including many children participated in the production by adding a few or more stitches. A book records their names and the panels upon which they worked. Artist: Joy Stewart Co-ordinator: Dorothy BenyeiSydney Joy (Joy) Stewart was born in Melbourne 1925. She studied at Swinburne Technical College Art School from 1941-1945, then the National Gallery Art School 1946-1948. Her career included employment positions as a display artist, designer/painter, gallery assistant, and art teacher. Joy relocated to Cairns in 1981. Solo exhibitions in Melbourne and Cairns, including 'Done By Me' at Cairns Regional Gallery in 1999. Group exhibitions at Cairns Regional Gallery, 'The Fish John West Regrets, 1993' and 'Facets of Life' 1994. Joy Stewart died in Cairns in 2018.1. Survey Team. A Handcoloured cartoon created by the artist Joy Stewart as a template for the first of a series of embroidered panels depicting the history of Kew. Wool colour codes at left. Inscription: "8th February 1803. SURVEY. Grimes, Flemming (sic), Robbins and McCallum explored the river (Yarra) to the falls (Dights), sighting several friendly aborigines, and were the first Europeans to set foot in the area now known as Kew". Signed by the artist "(c) JStewart, 1988"bicentennial project (kew), joy stewart -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph, George Peach, c. 1930
Black and White photograph taken of the Robert O'Hara Burke Memorial Museum. The museum is named in honor of explorer and former Beechworth Superintendent Robert O'Hara Burke following his death in 1861.This item is significant because it shows the historic Burke Museum in a historic context, which can be used to document the changes in the building and the surroundings which have occurred over time.Copy of a black and white landscape photograph on photographic paper.burke museum, robert o'hara burke, robert o'hara burke museum -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Decorative object - Vase, mid 20th Century
The caravel type ship with the cross represents the Santa Maria of Christopher Columbus. It is one of the symbols of the great sea explorers. A similar vase on sale on Ebay (April 2023) suggesting it was mass produced.One of the many decorative furnishings which date from the intense service periods of the Mission from the 1930s through to the 1960s. White painted ceramic vase on shallow circular foot with relief design of a stylised sailing ship (caravel) on one side. Original colour appears to have been green.The foremost sail of the ship bears a cross; small chip on rim.vase, ship, caravel, santa maria, sea exploration, great navigators -
Unions Ballarat
Handbook of moral philosophy (Don Woodward Collection), Calderwood, Rev Henry, 1872
The book explores: The psychology of ethics Man's moral nature as cognitive Impulses and restraints belonging to the nature of man The will Moral sentiments Disorder of our moral nature Metaphysic of ethics Applied ethics Broad societal relevance.Book; 277 pages. Cover: brown background; gold lettering on spine; 55 pages scientific catalogue.Ballarat East Public Library slip is glued to the inside cover and stamped in red "CANCELLED". "Bay 01S5 is written on the slip in blue pencil. Book number is written in as number 46. This number also appears on the book spine.btlc, ballarat trades and labour council, ballarat trades hall, morality, psychology, ethics, religion, pantheism, atheism, free will, politics -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Public Transport Victoria (PTV), "Your go-to guide to myki", 2022
Provides information on the use of myki on Melbourne public transport, actual costs (2022), types of myki, free travel zone for trains in the Melbourne CBD, myki explorer for visitors and touching on and off.Yields information about the myki card for 2022.Pamphlet - 4 fold DL on recycled paper.public transport, tramways, myki, fares, tickets -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, SELARANG BARRACKS, 1970
Various photos of Selarang Barracks in Singapore in 1970. Some aerial and some ground level views. Refer items in Collection of LLoyd Farrell. Refer Cat 7889P.1. Photo of 1 RAR on parade for Trooping of the Colours in 1970 at Selarang Base in Singapore. Covering 'A' 'B' 'C' and Admin Company. 2. Extended portrait photo of the Parade Square and buildings of Selarang Base, Singapore in 1970. 3. Aerial photo of Selarang Barracks from a distance. 4. Aerial photo of Selarang Barracks 1970. 5. Aerial photo of Changi Prison 1970 in Singapore.Written on back. 1. "1 M1+" 2. Selarang Barracks 1970 occupied by 1st RAR. 4. 'Selarang 70'. 5. 'Changi Prison 1970 Singapore'.photograhs, changi, selarang, 1970, lloyd farrell. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - DIXIES, Department of Defence, 1) June 1980. .2) may 1970
Australian Army Pattern issue Mess tins, one fits inside the other..1) Small oblong aluminium tray with folding handles. .2) Large oblong aluminium tray with folding handles..1) Stamped on, “7350 - 66 - 014 - 5895 - SMP/Y 6/80” .2) Stamped on, “7350 - 66 - 014 - 5895 - SMP/Y 5/70”mess tins, dixies -
Federation University Art Collection
Printmaking - Screenprint, Senbergs, Jan, 'Love the Stage' by Jan Senbergs, 1970
Jan SENBERGS (29 Oct 1939 - ) Born Latvia Arrived Australia 1950 This artwork was purchased by the Ballarat Institute of Advanced Education Students' Association in 1973. It now is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 2000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.A colour screenprint on smooth white paper. This image reflects Senbergs' interest in surrealism and absurdist theatre: "An ambiguous, well, an absurd image … I called it 'Love the Stage' because I didn't know what to call it, but it's a also a cliché to say 'love the stage' – it's a kind of post-surrealist title … " (Hendrik Kolenberg, Jan Senbergs complete screenprints 1960-88, pg 54)Signed and dated lower right beneath image in black pencil, 'J.Senbergs '70'/ not titled. inscribed lower right beneath image in black pencil, '8/18'.art, artwork, jan senbergs, senbergs, printmaking, silkscreen, screenprinting, student association -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - MINERS OUTSIDE CLARENCE UNITED MINE BENDIGO, 4/8/1902
Sepia photo of mine workers outside Clarence United Mine Bendigo, mounted on white board ~70 Males. In Image on board in front of men 'Clarence United 4/8/02'. On Back Inscription: 'Clarence United 1902' Miss S Stephens Peg Leg Rd Eaglehawkplace, mining site, clarence united mine bendigo -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - MEMORIES OF THE GROCERY & SUPERMARKET INDUSTRY BENDIGO
70 page soft cover booklet 'Memories of the Grocery & Supermarket Industry Bendigo' compiled by Bryan Randall. Undated and publisher not recorded. Signed by the author inside front cover 02/03/2016 Cover designs by Carolyn Marrone Illustrated with several B & W photos of shops and people.Bryan Randall -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Poster - Poster, Information Board, Roll of Honour 5RAR
A white board roll of honour for the 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment listing the name and dates of their members who were killed in Vietnam. The first list of names were from 1966-67 and the second list of names were from 1969-70. At the top of the board is the 7RAR insignia5 rar, roll of honour -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative, Geoff Grant, 7/05/1955 12:00:00 AM
Negative No. N298 and colour print made by colour laser printer (stored in folder ) of SW2 426 outbound on route 70 past the Camberwell Depot access tracks on 7/5/1955. Photo by Geoff Grant. Negative scanned hi res and imaged updated 20/5/2020.trams, tramways, melbourne, camberwell depot, tram sw2 426 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Fred Mitchell, Road construction and sealing of southern end of Bible Street, Eltham, 1968, 1968
House on left just behind truck is on corner of Bible and York streets (70 Bible Street). Next house (number 72) no longer exists, replaced by two units.Digital copy of colour photographfred mitchell collection, 1968, bible street, eltham, houses, road construction -
Myrtleford and District Historical Society
Hairdresser's Singer
The hairdresser's singer was used in the local hairdressing and tobacconist shop owned by Hugh Jones from 1947-70, until such treatments were abandoned. Mr. Jones retired in 1976. Knowledge of the use of such hairdressing aids assists in the understanding of progress made in modern hair treatments.A green-coloured metal cylinder containing white dropless tapers (candles) which were used to singe freshly-cut hair to prevent "bleeding ends".Black painted signage on the cylinder: "Ship Brand" "Price's White Dropless Tapers" "Manufactured by Price's patent Candle Co. Ltd., London & Liverpool"hairdressing singer -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (Item) - Adour & Trainer Market
Description: 15 pages. Published by ARL. Published March 1971. ARL/MET 326 M59/70. Main Landing Wheels of Mirage A/C Level of Importance: World. -
Numurkah & District Historical Society
Bundle of greeting cards, etc (Hooper Family)
Donated from Nichols family (Anglican Church minister (late '70's early '80's) Mrs Hooper's cards have many family names in themGreeting cards and Invitation cards from Mrs Hooperhooper family, greeting cards -
Melton City Libraries
Drawing, The first 100 years of Melton State School 430, 1970
The Melton State School No. 430 built in 1869-70, with the bluestone additions constructed in 1877 and the brick additions in 1924.It is the only remaining nineteenth century school in the Shire of Melton. Sketches were part of preparation for production of Red Book 'The first 100 years'.education, local identities, local significant events -
Unions Ballarat
Betrayal at Pearl Harbour: How Churchill Lured Roosevelt into World War II (Don Woodward Collection), Rusbridger, James et al, 1991
Explores whether Churchill knew of the Pearl Harbour incident beforehand and whether he withheld this knowledge from the US. The book focusses on the months prior to Pearl Harbour and the beginning of USA's participation in the War.International politics and history of World War II.Book; 302 pages. Front cover: yellow background; three black and white photographs; red and black lettering; authors' names and title.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, world war ii, pearl harbor, churchill, winston, roosevelt, franklin, international relations, politics - international, history - wars -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Textile - Bicentennial tapestry, 1. Survey Team, 8th February 1803, 1988
This is one of eight embroidered panels, completed during the 1988 Australian Bi-Centennial, and carried out under the auspices of City of Kew Council and the Kew Historical Society. Nearly 600 residents, including many children, participated in their production by adding a few or more stitches. A book records their names and the panels upon which they worked. Artist: Joy Stewart / Co-ordinator: Dorothy Benyei.1. Survey Team. A framed embroidery created by adults and children of the City of Kew as a Bicentennial project, based on a design by the artist Joy Stewart. Five of the six completed embroideries created in the project are/were displayed in the Kew Library. [The five embroidered panels have now been temporarily removed for conservation reasons].Inscription: "SURVEY TEAM 8th February 1803 / Grimes, Flemming, Robbins and McCallum explored the river (Yarra) to the falls (Dights), sighting several friendly Aborigines, and were the first Europeans to set foot in the area now known as Kew." Embroidered signature of the artist: "(c) JStewart, 1988"bicentennial project (kew), joy stewart, charles grimes expedition, australian bicentennial -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photographs, Country Roads Board, Phillip Island 2nd Bridge Construction, 1966 - 1969
Eight of a collection of 70 photographs taken at the time of the Phillip Island second bridge construction by Country Roads Board & Shire of Bass. Contractor John Holland & Co Pty LtdEight Black & White photographs of the construction of the 2nd Phillip Island Bridge from San Remo to Newhaven - built from 1966 to 1969. Photographs showing various aspects of the construction.351-43: CRB NEG No. 67-1930E. Placing 1st Beam on Span 3. 351-44: CRB NEG No. 67-1930F. 1st Beam on Span 3. 351-45: CRB NEG No. 68-2126H. 351-46: CRB NEG No. 68-2126B. 351-47A: CRB NEG No. 67-2708A. 351-47B: CRB NEG No. 67-2708C. 351-48: CRB NEG No. 67-2708D. 351-49: CRB NEG No. 66-2860Aphillip island 2nd bridge construction, phillip island bridge, country roads board, shire of bass, john holland & co pty ltd, sasha stark -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (Item) - Canberra Metalurgy
Description: Technical Memo No 322 M58/70 Fatigue braking of a main Landing Wheel 10 page A.R.L. Dec 1970 Author: Cox A.F. Level of Importance: National. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: THE LIFE OF SIR WALTER RALEIGH
A book titled 'The Life of Sir Walter Raleigh Statesman, Soldier, Traveller and Historian. The typical man of the Elizabethan Age; explorer of Guiana and founder of Virginia; court favourite and political martyr.' London: Ward, Lock & Co., Salisbury Square, E.C. 1 -15pgs. This booklet is one of a series of 53 'Ward & Lock's Penny Books for the People.' 'Biographical Series.' Price one penny. There are also advertisements of note.books, biography, sir walter raleigh, lydia chancellor, collection, sir walter raleigh, the life of sir walter raleigh, person, male, individual, soldier, traveller, historian, penny books, history, guiana, virginia, united states of america, american politics, ward & lock's penny biographies, ward & lock's penny books for the people, biographical series, biographies, penny books, advertisements -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Letter, Yarra Trams, "Explore", Jan. 2002
Letter from Yarra Trams to Keith Kings, 9/1/2002, advising of the new "Explorer" program for use in the City of Port Phillip, part of a trial - lists Metcard retailers and where discounts could be obtained from food or coffee shops. Has a hand written note that Keith advised Lucy Allison that it probably not be worthwhile being a part of the program. Signed by Paul Matthews as Marketing Manager.trams, tramways, yarra trams, city of port phillip, marketing -
Supreme Court of Victoria Library
Report, Progress Reports & Final Report of the Exploration Committee (Burke & Wills), 1872
This is the report prepared by the Royal Society of Victoria regarding the ill fated expedition of the explorers Robert Burke and William Wills in 1861. This volume appears to be Chief Justice Stawell's, the president of the Royal Society, personal copy.The report is rare, held by both the University of Melbourne and the State Library, as well as a few other libraries.Red leather bound report of the Exploration Committee (Burke & Wills Expedition). Gold lettering on front.Progress reports & Final Report of the Exploration Committee of the Royal Society of Victoria 1872 on front cover in gold lettering. As well as Library stamp. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Gareth Sansom Transformer, 2017
Gareth Sansom is celebrated for his daring paintings, collages and watrerclours which comine diverse references and imagery. His colourful and densley layered canvasses explore psychological and material transformation and are charged with sexual energy. 198 page exhibition catalogue with essays and artwork plates relating to the paintings of Gareth Sansom. ashley crawford, simon maidment, sebastian smee, pip wallis -
Vision Australia
Audio (series), Around the Institute
Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind, 557-563 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, 3000.To share information and connect clients and staff membersWeekly radio show broadcast on the 3RPH networkInterviews with various clients and staff membersroyal victorian institute for the blind, radio showsroyal victorian institute for the blind, radio shows -
Federation University Historical Collection
Equipment - Scientific Instruments, Flash-Point Tester, 1898, 1898
Probably used in the Ballarat School of Mines Chemisry Laboratories, at that time led by Professor Alfred Mica Smith, with lecturer Daniel Walker. From W. Watson & Sons, Block Arcade, MelbourneAn early model of a flashpoint apparatus, of mainly brass construction, heated by a spirit lamp. Complete with two mercury-in-glass tfermometers (50 degree to 70 degrees celcius x 1 degree, 10 degrees to 50 degrees celcius c 1 degree), and lamp-stand. Serial Number 1786.scientific instruments, chemistry, alfred mica smith, daniel walker, ballarat school of mines, w. watson & sons ltd, thermometer -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Kalorama Methodist Church at FiveWays c1994, c1994
The church was built in 1910 or 1911 by local labour. It was closed in the early 1970's, perhaps at the time that the Uniting Church was formed. At this time, 1994, it was occupied as a residence. When Alison Cassidy purchased the building in ? to establish 'Yumbada', the 2 porch windows were purchased by the Historical Society for $70 (cost of removal).fiveways, kalorama methodist church, yumbada -
Vision Australia
Text, RVIB Tallangatta Auxiliary, 1938 -1999
The Tallangatta RVIB Auxiliary formed in 1938. This small collection contains index cards which were maintained by RVIB and contain the amount of donations made by the Auxiliary between 1976 - 1995 as well as the presentations delivered by RVIB employees to Auxiliary meetings between 1978. Correspondence to and from RVIB head office ranging between 1990 - 2005. A questionnaire conducted by RVIB Head Office in 1999 showed that the Tallangatta Auxiliary had 10 female and 1 male members between the ages of 60 - 70 and 70 - 80 year old. Letters -- index cards and various loose papers royal victorian institute for the blind