Edward Cook & Co were soap makers and chemical manufacturers in Bow, London. The company registered its new name in 1898. It was later taken over by Unilever. The document, issued for use during the First World War for its employees is dated 29 December 1915. While days of prayer were traditionally conducted in parish churches, large companies also undertook to hold the services during World War 1. This work forms part of the collection assembled by the historian Dorothy Rogers, that was donated to the Kew Historical Society by her son John Rogers in 2015. The manuscripts, photographs, maps, and documents were sourced by her from both family and local collections or produced as references for her print publications. Many were directly used by Rogers in writing ‘Lovely Old Homes of Kew’ (1961) and 'A History of Kew' (1973), or the numerous articles on local history that she produced for suburban newspapers. Most of the photographs in the collection include detailed annotations in her hand. The Rogers Collection provides a comprehensive insight into the working habits of a historian in the 1960s and 1970s. Together it forms the largest privately-donated collection within the archives of the Kew Historical Society.Order of Service of Prayer held on 29 December 1915. The service included a Prayer for our Soldiers and Sailors and a Prayer for Victory and Peace. world war i, wwi, the great war, religious services, homefront, first world war, 1914-1918

In the 1950s there was a move to bring some light industries into Sunbury. The large building in Barkly Street, which was used to make gloves and other items of clothing was taken over by the Yakka Company and boys shorts were made there. In the 1960s the Yakka Company moved to new and larger premises in Broadmeadows resulting of the closure of the Sunbury factory. A car park which services the business owners and employees from O'Shanassy Street now occupies the site.The Yakka Factory was one of the early manufacturing ventures to be started in Sunbury.A non-digital scanned copy of a coloured photograph of a large shed-like building with two utility trucks parked in the street in front of the building. There are some tall shrubs on either side of the building and a tall electric light pole on the RHS of the picture.He photograph has a narrow cream border.yakka factory, barkly street, manufacturing

Certificate - detailed coloured printing by Sands & McDougall Limited of Melbourne presented to Leon Joseph Villiers for his work on the Mangement Committee 1905 - 1908. Presented Feb. 23 1909. Has the image of a cable tram set and a horse-drawn omnibus along the top edge under the name of "Melbourne Tramway Employees Mutual Benefit Society". The Society provided health benefits for cable tram workers who were members.Has a close association with Leon Villiers.Preprinted coloured certificate made out to Leon Joseph Villiers in ink and signed by the Committee.cable trams, mutual benefit society, certificates, mutual funds

Poster advertising to the Citizens of Ballarat and Sebastopol to "Save our Trams". Ballarat Trammies ask that on 30 May (1970 - see Reference page 87) people vote Labor. Provided names of the Labor candidates. Authorised by E. R. Courtney, Secretary of the Tramway Employees' Association (Ballarat Division). Printed by R. Fletcher & Sons. See also item 3327 - for a similar poster and Page 87 of The Golden City and its Tramways. Demonstrates a poster to try and save the tram system - in reference to the 1970 election which Bolte one both houses and led to the demise of the tram system in 1971.Quarto size printed poster, printed on slightly pink paper. Three copies held. trams, tramways, closure, ballarat, protest, meetings

Digital image of a photocopy of the Agreement dated 23-8-1912 between the Australian Tramway Employees Association with the Melbourne Tramway & Omnibus Company Limited and a supplemental agreement dated 12-8-1913. The agreement was the first between the Union and the Company which had long resisted unionism. The Victorian Branch of the ATEA was formed in November 1910. The agreement was the result of an Arbitration hearing before the Commonwealth Conciliation Commission. Frank Brennan & Rundle represented the Union and Louis Waxman the Company. The agreement covers wages for all the Companies employees, working days, rostered days off, travelling time, meal breaks, rosters, Sunday work, exchange of shifts, public holiday rates, training of students, accident reports, ability to wear their union badge on their watch chains, disputes re revenue, trackmen, ropemen, the establishment of a Board of Reference, dispute resolution, breach of the agreement and expiry - 30 June 1916, the day the Company Franchise ended. See item 7361 for a copy of the MTOCo employee rules that reflect this agreement. Signed by L L Hill Union President, A C Warton Union Secretary, H A Wilcox Company Secretary, and W G Sprigg, one of the Company Directors. The supplemental agreement - has a long introduction to the dispute regarding workers being represented on the grounds of alleged misconduct. Notes the name of the Court President, Mr. Justice Higgins. Provides the process for representation of any man who is accused of misconduct, discipline, and proof of the charge. Notes the use of the company's private (detective) staff - known as spotters. The wearing of union badges was the cause of a large General Strike by tramway men and others during 1912 in Brisbane. See item 8472 for a book containing the agreement and annotations for each section.Yields information about the first agreement between the Melbourne cable tram operator and the Union that represented the workers. Digital Image of the 1912 Agreement between MTOCo and the ATEA and a supplemental agreement of 1913tramways, trams, unions, atea, mtoco, cable tramways, employment conditions, agreements, cable trams, disputes, discipline, spotters

Safety razors were fist produced in the late 1800s by the Star Razor Company in U.S.A. and it was a former employee of this company that produced the Gem Safety Razor in 1898. The Gem razor, to be produced in later years by the American Safety Razor Company, became one of the world’s most popular razors and in the 20th century it was the major competitor to the Gillette razor produced in the U.S.A. The safety razor has been largely superseded by the disposable razor blade and the electric razor. This safety razor has no known local provenance but it is retained as an example of the type of safety razor used in households for the most part of the 20th century.This is a silver-coloured Gem safety razor in a rectangular green Bakelite box. The box lid has metal pins acting as hinges and inside the box there are moulded sections to ensure the razor fits snugly into the box. The razor handle has an etched decorative pattern and the top part opens so that a blade can be inserted. There is a blade in this section. On box: ‘Gem’ Blade: ‘Gem Double Life, Gem Blade, British Made’ Inside the razor: ‘Gem Brooklyn New York Made in U.S.A.’ gem safety razor, history of warrnambool

This metal plaque has been attached either to a photograph or a display board. It gives the dates of the directorship of Ernest Ladner at the Warrnambool Woollen Mill. This mill in South Warrnambool opened in 1910 and closed in 2000. Ernest Ladner was a director during the times of the mill's most productive years with employees numbering over 700 in World War Two. Ernest Ladner was for many years the manager of Saltau and Sons, a produce business in Kepler Street, WarrnamboolThis small item is of some interest as it is a memento of the directorship of Ernest Ladner at the Warrnambool Woollen Mill. This business was a prominent and highly significant one in Warrnambool for 90 years.This is a small metal plaque or label, rectangular-shaped. It is silver-coloured with an inscription etched onto it. The item is much tarnished. Ernest E. Ladner Director Warrnambool Woollen Mill Co.Ltd. 1927-1957warrnambool woollen mill, ernest ladner of warrnambool

This photograph is a "snap shot" in time circa 1950s detailing the rural environmental change and the progressive effects of the Kiewa Valley Hydro Scheme on the basic rural setting of the valley (note the sparsity of rural infrastructure). This photograph shows the beginning of the accommodation and administration buildings for use by the construction workers and auxiliary administration employees of the Victorian State Electricity Commission. It also provides a view of the landscape before extensive development of Pondage and other non rural buildings.This photograph details a dramatic period in time which saw an enormous change to the exclusively rural area of the Kiewa Valley region in the mid 1900s (see sparse rural buildings/houses). This change presented both physical and mental challenges to the existing quiet rural inhabitants of the valley. The State of Victoria had to make adjustments to the changing demands imposed by population and industrial expansions. The development of cleaner energy supplies to a growing population has its downside ,which ever way the intrusion into the "natural" landscape is made. The construction of the large Pondage at the centre of the photograph is a good example.This black and white photograph of a panoramic view of the Kiewa Valley (Mount Beauty SEC construction workers village) shows the newly completed transmission line towers delivering electrical power(66KVA) from the Clover Power Station. The photo is on 200gms paper and not on special photographic paper.mount beauty 1940 to 1950s, development of sec kiewa hydro scheme, sec victoria

Pin awarded to, and worn by, union delegates/job representatives of the Australian Nursing Federation (ANF). Job representatives, or 'job reps', represent nurses and midwives and the union in the workplace. They provide information and advice on employee rights and conditions and referrals to the ANF when appropriate. The Royal Australian Nursing Federation became the Australian Nursing Federation (ANF) in 1989, and then became the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation in 2013, suggesting this pin is from the 1990s or early 2000s.Red, black and gold pin in the shape of the state of Victoria, Australia. Printed with 'ANF AUSTRALIAN NURSING FEDERATION REPRESENTATIVE'.nursing, nurses, unionism, unions, trade unions, union delegates, badges, pins, labour history

Pin that was likely distributed to union delegates/job representatives of the Australian Nursing Federation (ANF). Job representatives, or 'job reps', represent nurses and midwives and the union in the workplace. They provide information and advice on employee rights and conditions to their colleagues and referrals to the ANF when appropriate. The Royal Australian Nursing Federation became the Australian Nursing Federation (ANF) in 1989, and then became the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation in 2013, suggesting this pin is from the 1990s or early 2000s.Rectangular white, blue and silver pin. Printed with 'AUSTRALIAN NURSING FEDERATION' and a large logo ['ANF'].nursing, nurses, unionism, unions, trade unions, badges, pins, labour history

Photo shows W class tram 301 derailed at the intersection of Coldblo Road, the entry into Malvern Tram Depot, and Glenferrie Road. The tram has struck and partly demolished the verandah of a building in front of it. Many uniformed employees are standing around, an overhead tower truck can be seen at the front of the tram. A towing chain is on the ground. The tram has the destination on the side set to Esplanade. The tram was converted to a W2 class tram during Jan. 1930. Yields information the a derailment at the entry to Malvern tram depot.Black and white copy print on paper.Pencil notes on rear - see image 2.tramways, trams, w class, tram 301, malvern depot, coldblo road, glenferrie road, derailment

Booklet titled "Rules of The Mutual Benefit Society of the Employees of the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board" - Tramway Benefit Society, a Friendly Society. Details the rules of membership, benefits, and details of the Capital House facility - hospital unit, operating theatre, dental and Chiropody. Details how the society is governed and managed. Also provides information on Sick Pay, Dispensary books, contributions, benevolent funds, workers' compensation schedule for 1946, Has in the rear the various schedules. Yields information about the Tramway Mutual or Benefit Society, which covered members for health costs prior to the introduction of Medicare.Booklet - 68 pages + red card covers centre stapled.benefit society, tbs, sickness, mutual funds, mmtb, tramways, employees

Black and white print from a copy negative of a group of ESCO employees (motormen conductors and pointsboys?) in front of the tram depot with tram cars 17, 10 and 2 behind. All wearing uniform hats, but not all wearing full uniform (no badges but wearing ties - possibly temporary or casual staff - c1906 - 51 people. Trams have destination boards fitted to the tram above the roof. See Reg Item 709 for a wider view.Yields information about the early staff of the Electric Supply Co. of Victoria following the electrification of the tramways and their appearance.Block mounted photograph with gold edges onto a heavy card back and foam with four holes with a support screw.esco, group photo, tramways, ballarat, employees, crews

The document is titled "Local instructions issued in conjunction with Commission Rules governing employees," dated 1950. Comprises: 1 - Preparation and operation of trams 2 - Signalling apparatus 3 - tramcar braking 4 - Questions and Answers for Motormen 5 - Form for receipt of the document 6 - General working conditions, first aid, working on trams, electrical safety 7 - Start of employment forms See item 9874 for a Ballarat version and 9853 for the 1947 version. Yields information about the local instructions applicable to the Geelong depot and other matters.Document - 17 duplicated foolscap sheets, pinned into a manila file folder.tramways, geelong, rules, braking, first aid, forms, geelong depot, tramcar maintenance, instructions, air brake, emergencies

Black and white copy of a photo of Lewis & Dunstan's Produce Store. A large building with smaller buildings beside it. Name painted on the front with names of merchandise. In front of the store are a number of people with horses and horse and buggy. The employees are standing out the front of the store. Some trees are in front of the store, one has a railing guard around it. Written on the back:- Corner of Bennett St & Creeth St. Lewis & Dunstan. The biggest general store in Long Gully. Alan Crossley first remembers of existence in the years about 1920's.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - lewis & dunstan produce store

Damaged Hard backed RAILWAYS COLLECTION Alphabetical Register of Railway Employees Circa. 1960s 1970s / Black cardboard cover with red binding. Pages are alphabetically indexed. Inside front cover has a Victorian Railways Memo re: J.S. Baker's transfer from Melbourne Goods to Bendigo dated 13.11.1973. Each right hand page has columns for Name, Address, Date of Birth, Marital Status and, 1st date. Left hand pages show Staff Transfers, Appointments, Resignations, Terminations etc.book

Document: 2 page letter from a Central Napoleon Gold Mining N.L employee to the Chairman of Directors, letter covers the running and condition of the battery over the past 12 months (the battery had been on lease to New Chum Syncline GM) the restoration and other repairs that were needed, it is also recommended that the wheel be replaced as it is a bad cast, and that it be done while battery is still on lease, envelope also, letter and envelope was found and is within the Central Napoleon N.L Minute book No 2 numbered 2205.712a.organization, business, industry - mining, mccoll rankin & stanistreet, mining, gold mining, central napoleon

Yields information about the method of advising the City of Ballarat and the Borough of the planned closure of the tram system and the actual advice provided.Letter - four foolscap sheets, each with rounded corners, addressed to the Town Clerk, City of Ballarat and the Borough of Sebastopol, dated 1/2/1962, signed by the Secretary of the SEC D H Munro, advising Councils that the SEC no longer would support the tramways and that the propose to abandon them. Gives a history of the SEC involvement, finances, poor fare returns, time for the TRB to arrange bus replacement, future of the employees, includes Bendigo and Eaglehawk. Fourth sheet lists 11 years of finances and losses. With numbers of passengers carried.Date stamped 2/2/62 and has file number in the top right hand corner in ink.trams, tramways, closure, staff, sec, ballarat, city of ballarat, borough of sebastopol

Yields information about the conditions and the rules that tram employees worked under, has a strong association with crews and demonstrates the SEC's approach to tramway crews.Booklet with light grey cloth covers on heavy paper with inside paper covers and 24 pages printed both sides, with stitched pages with white cotton. Gives details with an index of the rules for Motorman, Conductors and both types of employees together. Has an "Issued to" form inside the front cover - no entries. Has printer details inside and on rear sheet and print stock details "FTY 18-8,-2668/48." 1260.1 - Same booklet with print stock detail "FTY 18-8,-11858/50."1260.1 - "D/E? on front cover.trams, tramways, secv rules, rules, motormen, conductors

Stamped enamelled round brass piece with a hole stamped at the top and ring placed through. Used as a SEC tramways employees pass. Has the SEC logo in the centre, organisational name (State Electricity Commission of Victoria) in white enamelled and outer ring the words "Electricity Supply Department, Provincial Tramways". This was in blue enamel. On rear stamped the number "127" Was issued to Mr. Adam Balloch, carpenter with the SEC depot. Had a piece at the top of the badge for the ring to pass through, but this has been damaged and transferred onto the badge proper.tramways, trams, employees pass, tickets, provincial tramways, badges

SEC Provincial Tramways "Staff Ticket" No. Aa002550. Printed on heavy dark grey paper with black printing. Ticket good for single trip only, of use by employees when travelling on Commission's business. Form No. TYE-2-19. Not known when printed, possibly 1960's maybe earlier. See also 3649 for an 1930's sample. .1 - set of two staff tickets - Nos. A12299 and A12300 - from the Collection of Bob Prentice. Possibly given to Bob for free tram travel. trams, tramways, tickets, staff tickets, employees pass

Block mounted photograph of the ESCo Employees Tramway Picnic 24.1.1926. Photograph is of the workers and families standing in front of seven buses or trucks, possibly at Moorabool Reservoir. On the left hand side is a truck with a ladder on the side, sign written to show it belongs to the Electric Supply Co. of Victoria. The black and white photograph has been mounted on to a heavy cardboard grey coloured with dark grey bands around the photograph and the edge of the mounting. The bottom right hand corner has been indented with the studio's name "Hornly's Studio Ballarat".trams, tramways, esco, hornly's, picnics, employees

Illustration Black and white print of a group of ESCO employees in uniform in front of the tram depot with two tram behind. All wearing uniform caps except one wearing a straw hat. 35 men in uniform, one baby and in the back is a man not in uniform. Photo used in the 1986 - 1987 Annual Report on the rear cover. Original print not held by the Museum. Glenise Kellett advised 1/2020 that the man lying on the ground is Arthur Willem (Bill) Evan Gunn, tram conductor, buried 10/7/1919.trams, tramways, esco, employees, group photo

A wooden racquet featuring dyed wood frame, popular in the 1940's. Decal on throat on obverse comprises of the monogram 'MW' on a blue ribbon, in front of a starred and striped shield, crowned by an eagle. Decal inscription across throat on reverse: NATIONAL. The patent across right side of racquet, was issued in February 1939, for the "coloring of bent wood", developed by William Whyte, an employee of Cortland, who manufactured tennis racquets. Materials: Wood, Gut, Metal, Lacquer, Glue, Leather, Plastic, Adhesive tape, Vinyltennis

Badges - The Met - personnel employee numbers - Three parts - holder made from gold coloured plastic with a metal Met (the flying one) logo fixed above the holder and fitted with a pin. A engraved plastic, gold front, black rear number was then inserted and glued into the holder as shown by badge number 1041 where the number is loose. Two items - numbers 017 in original plastic packet and 1041. See Reg Item 3777.3 for another example. Additional badges - Nos 863, 591 and 5432.trams, tramways, badges, the met, mta, personnel, employees