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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Functional object - Tramcar Conductors (Signal) Bell
Recovered by the donor, with approval of the Depot Foreman, from the wreckage in the SEC Ballarat yard from the demolished Tram No. 20 that was involved in a collision on 16/9/1970. One of the support members, near the bell striker has been broken through and the area where it was secured to the roof of the tram at the same end has been bent. This may be the result of the accident. JS - John Stephenson of New York?Demonstrates a conductors communication bell made by or for use on Melbourne tramcars. A reminder of SEC Tram No. 20 which was involved in a major accident in Victoria St on 16/9/1970Brass Conductor Signal or Communication Bell, consisting of cast frame, bell, striker, bell pull part, one nut to secure the bell to the frame and a screwed bolt for the bell pull part. Has a section of leather bell cord and a leather bell cord hanging piece. Has the initials "JS" cast in both ends that were used to secure the bell to the roof. Has two metal clips used to secure the leather bell cord into position.conductor, bell, trams, ballarat, tram 20, accidents, tramways -
Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum Inc
Circular Slide Rule Calculator, First half 20th century
.1) Hinged lid wooden box with brass fittings and green felt covered rests inside. .2) "Fuller" type circular slide rule calculator Model No. 1. .3) Brass stand which slots into one end of box and holds calculator in position for ease of use. .4 ...7) Instruction booklets for operating the calculator. .8) Letter from importer re enquiry for circular slide rules to be used at Thompsons Engineering and Pipe Works.Imprinted on bakelite base of cylinder "Stanley / Trade Mark".trades, drafting, instruments, measuring -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Sign, Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA), "Australian Electric Traction Association", 1980's
Sign, sandwich board style, Masonite sheets secured to pine uprights, yellow background, green letters, with words "Australian Electric Traction Association". Used by the AETA at conventions, displays etc. Possibly made 1980's by style of letters and paint. Has four 50x18 wooden legs, with hinges at the top to support sign and allow it to be opened. Fitted with rope and eyehooks to allow it to be carried our secured in the open position. These are damaged and not functional. Some repairs made.In black letters on one side at the rear, "14 1/2" towel rail rod"trams, tramways, aeta -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Uniform - Badge, c1917
Lapel Badge for the Tramway Board (predecessor to MMTB and the successor to the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co. staff. Has abbreviation of "TB". Made from a cast brass item, nickel plated to indicate the position held by the wearer as part of their uniform. Cast in the form of the handwritten or script word/s and underlined. On the rear, silver soldered on are two brass loops at either of the badge to enable badge to be sewn or fitted with clips onto the cap or the uniform No manufacturer's name on the rear of the badge.trams, tramways, cap badge, hat badge, uniforms, tramway board -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph
Estimated to be taken in the early 1900s, this photograph was likely taken in the federal Hall, Loch Street, Beechworth at a ball-like event. Depicted are 89 attendees dressed in formal evening wear, positioned in tiers and in front of the stage. This photograph provides insight into the lives and activities of residents of Beechworth during the early 1900s. Black and white rectangular photograph printed on matt photographic paper, mounted on card. Obverse: Frazer & Vallance PHOTOGRAPHERS Melbourne Reverse: A02487 / 1997.2952 entertainment album, beechworth, burke museum, regency house, ball, debutante ball, black and white photography -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph
Depicted is an unidentified male performer dressed in women's clothing. He is positioned on a stage and in front of a microphone. The photograph appears to have been taken by a reporter from the Ovens and Murray Advertiser; a weekly newspaper published in Beechworth.The photograph provides insight into entertainment, performance and recreation in Beechworth during the 1950s. The item's interpretive capacity is enhanced by its strong relationship to other photographs in the catalogue. Collectively, these records enrich the community's understanding of how the arts have developed in Beechworth since the mid-twentieth century.Black and white rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paper.Reverse: THE OVENS AND MURRAY ADVERTISER /entertainment album, entertainment, 1950s, performance, theatre, theatrical group, arts, the ovens and murray advertiser, newspaper, beechworth, actor -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, John Bodycomb, 1986
Dr. Bodycomb was ordained in 1957 and served in Victoria and South Australia, as well as in Kensington, New Hampshire. His positions included Dean of the Theological Hall, 1977-1987, and Ecumenical Chaplain at the University of Melbourne, 1989-1997.B&W head and shoulder photograph of Rev John Bodycomb."John Bodycomb C&N 28/8/1986 page 18"bodycomb, john, theological hall, university of melbourne, minister -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, John Bodycomb, Undated
Dr. Bodycomb was ordained in 1957 and served in Victoria and South Australia, as well as in Kensington, New Hampshire. His positions included Dean of the Theological Hall 1977-1987, and Ecumenical Chaplain at the University of Melbourne, 1989-1997. Colour photograph of John Bodycomb standing next to a noticeboard.bodycomb, john -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Letter, Peter Blake, Peter Blake to Patricia Boyd, 08.09.1975
Peter Blake, who was Editor in Chief of Architectural Forum, writes to Patricia Boyd, that he has moved to Boston and is in a new position. Includes general news about seeing Penelope Seidler and children later that day. -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (Item) - Copy of the Ansett Letter, The Ansett Letter... Your Reference Copy
Copy of the Ansett Letter, originally sent by Reginald Ansett to all Federal Members of Parliament in order to lay out Ansett's position relative to the Government airline, TAA. Ansett argued his company was at a competitive disadvantage. -
Federation University Art Collection
Artwork, 'Marseilles' by Edwin Cannon, 1916
Ted Cannon studied art at the Ballarat School of Mines. He enlisted during World War One, and was killed by a sniper while drawing enemy positions. The area where he is killed is known as 'Cannon's Post'.An ink drawing with red watercolour highlight on the face. The caricature was completed on the Western Front by a member of the Australian Infantry Force and sent back to Ballarat. ted cannon, edwin cannon, western front, artist, artwork, world war one, skinny, clogs, caricature, alumni -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document, Ringwood Ladies Benevolent Society 1929-1939
The constitution states that the object of the Society is to relieve the wants of the poor -especially women and children- by suppyling them with clothing ,boots, food, fuel and other necessaries. The members of the Society to be councillors wives and representatives of Religious organisations.The President shall be the Mayoress. the positions of Treasurer and Secretary shall be Honorary. Mrs. McCaskill , whose husband was a Councillor at that time was the first President, a position she held for many years. There were 32 Ladies Benevolent Societies in the metropolitan area at this time. By the early 2000s there only a few left and Ringwood was one of the last to close about 2008 when it was absorbed into the Citizen's Advice Bureau. Various typed and hand written documents relating to the Ringwood Ladies Benevolent Society formed in 1929. 1- Constitution and Rules. 2- First Annual Report dated 1930. 3- Financial report submitted to The Charities Board of Victoria. 4- Receipts and expenditure for year ending 30th June 1930. 5- List of Societies affiliated with the Central Council of Victorian Ladies' Benevolent Societies. 6- Notification of first Annual Meeting of the Society in 1930. 7- Miscellaneous documents and newspaper clipping relating to the Ringwood Ladies Benevolent Society. -
Orbost & District Historical Society
lantern, 1939?
Blackout lantern used in WW11. This type of lantern was used during both World War. It is an artillery siege lamp and was originally used by artillery units. The lamps were powered by a single candle, the light being magnified by a lens. A shutter closes over the lens to give an illuminated vertical line. They were used originally in fortified siege artillery positions as a general purpose lamp. They were also used as aiming lamps when they were placed in front of artillery positions and used as a guide in aiming at night. These lamps were often used on the front of bicycles to guide at night. Donated by Clem Heather. Forestry Commision, carved faces on trees with axe., builder of tall. spliced single pole fire towers. This item is considered rare and important. It is historically and technically siginficant at a national level.Small black metal blackout lantern with handle. Front of lantern has round shield with small slit - small door at side for easy lighting of candle. It is hand held or placed on flat area, open base so candle can be inserted and 'screwed' in. Front is a magnifying glass and it has metal lens cover with vertical slit. lantern blackout ww11 military candle-power lamp -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Photograph, Richards and Co, prior to December 1902
The photograph is a beautiful representation of 1902 fashions for young ladies. The photograph has been taken against a painted backdrop with curtains. The girls wear solemn expressions. They have been artistically positioned, some standing, some seated. The photograph has social significance due to its representation of fashions for young ladies in the early 1900's. Black and white photograph of Mrs Kennedy's last matriculation class in 1902. Photo is attached to cardboard mount. Mount is inscribed 'Richards and Co Ballarat'. Names of those photographed are listed on separate piece of paper attached to rear of mount.The photograph shows a group of 14 girls dressed in fashions of the day, front row seated and back row standing.Mount inscribed 'Richards and Co Ballarat'mckenzie, mrs kennedy, matriculation class, 1902, enid, winnie clarkson, olive tyler, helen howe, edith clark, muriel vickery, lucy pratt, flossie famer, alice mckay, violet elliott, lucy syme, connie snow, nellie draper, mrs kennedy s school for girls, clarendon ladies college -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Plaque - Memorial plaque, P.J. King, Rev. Alfred Gurney Goldsmith, 1927
Reverend Alfred Gurney Goldsmith arrived from England in 1905 and left the Mission in 1925. He died a few months after leaving Australia in Kobe where he had accepted a new position in this Mission in Japan.This plaque along with the stained glass window in the St Peter chapel (the first one to be installer) demonstrate the affection for the Reverend and the appreciation for all the work he did.Large rectangular bronze plaque in memory of Reverend Alfred Gurney Goldsmithchaplains, mission to seafarers, seamen's mission, kobe, japan, lhlg, 1926, reverend alfred gurney goldsmith -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - Transparency, C 1920s
Gilbert Francis Rogers (1884-1950). Born In Gawler,S.A. came to Halls Gap as a photographer. He soon became a guide as well as a photographer, often setting up his camera and then posing in the most unusual positionsMan with wearing boots with photographic equipment set up ,balancing on a ridge of a mountain range. Mt. William Range is in the background, Fyans Valley/Halls Gap is visible below.people, gilbert rogers -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Administrative record - Book, Electric Supply Co. of Vic (ESCo), "Ballarat Tramways - Tramway Staff", 1905 to 1934
Employees Register for the Electric Supply Co. of Victoria, 1905 to 1934. Gives details of each employee, position, wage, address and general details and when left employment. Printed by Harry Tulloch Prop Ltd of Lydiard St Demonstrates the method that ESCo used to record its tramway employees. Yields information about the individual employee.Book - bound, heavy card cover, with green cover with "Ballarat Tramways - Tramway Staff" - in gold block, containing approx 200 sheets, ruled.esco, employees, register, list, tramways, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Adam Lindsay Gordon Plaque, Mrs Ida Buckley to Mayor of Ballarat, 8/01/1934, 8/1/1934
Mrs Ida Buckley wrote to the Mayor of Ballarat concerning a plaque in memory of Adam Lindsay Gordon, where it should be positioned within Craig's Hotel. Mrs Buckley requests copies of the Courier when there is an account of the unveiling of the plaque.The Adam Lindsay Plaque Is part of the Gordon history in Ballarat, considered important in 1934. It is interesting to note that Mrs Ida Buckley was married to the son of the highly respected Buckley&Nunn Department store, an important part of the Melbourne retail scene until well into the twentieth century. 1 typed sheet of correspondence of Mrs Ida BuckleyOne correction in black biro "Nunn".john garner, doctor, john garner collection, ballarat botanical gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, mrs ida buckley, james fennings, adam lindsay gordon plaque, australian poet, mr angus greenfield, mr darling, ballarat courier, westminster abbey, gardens, ballarat -
Hymettus Cottage & Garden Ballarat
Book, Victorian Railways Rules & Regulations 1919
This is one of a series of books inscribed by Assistant Station Master Michael Taffe in 1919. These books were required to be known and adhered to and were the basis of Station Master examinations for permanent appointment to the position of Station Master with the Victorian Railways. victorian railways -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Animal specimen - Ring Ouzel, Trustees of the Australian Museum, 1860-1880
The Ring Ouzel can commonly be found in small flocks or pairs. They have a distinctive white strip across their chest which helps to identify this species. They generally reside in large open grassy spaces such as farmlands, and can be found in mountainous areas with large boulders and slopes. They are located across Western Europe, the Mediterranean and Northern Africa. In some countries such as Ireland, England and Wales, the Ring Ouzel is endangered due to human disturbances, however elsewhere the species thrives. Although this is a taxidermy mount, it is highly similar to the real female Ring Ouzel. This specimen is part of a collection of almost 200 animal specimens that were originally acquired as skins from various institutions across Australia, including the Australian Museum in Sydney and the National Museum of Victoria (known as Museums Victoria since 1983), as well as individuals such as amateur anthropologist Reynell Eveleigh Johns between 1860-1880. These skins were then mounted by members of the Burke Museum Committee and put-on display in the formal space of the Museum’s original exhibition hall where they continue to be on display. This display of taxidermy mounts initially served to instruct visitors to the Burke Museum of the natural world around them, today it serves as an insight into the collecting habits of the 19th century.This specimen is part of a significant and rare taxidermy mount collection in the Burke Museum. This collection is scientifically and culturally important for reminding us of how science continues to shape our understanding of the modern world. They demonstrate a capacity to hold evidence of how Australia’s fauna history existed in the past and are potentially important for future environmental research. This collection continues to be on display in the Museum and has become a key part to interpreting the collecting habits of the 19th century.This female Ring Ouzel is a predominantly brown in color. It has a white strip across its chest. The torso is a lighter shade of brown. The tale of the Ring Ouzel is long and a darker shade of brown when compared to the red colouring of the body. This specimen stands upon a wooden perch and has an identification tag tied around its leg. The bill is thin and has a pointed appearance. It has been styalised by the taxidermist in an open position which conveys the idea that this bird is mid call.Swing tag: 109a / Ring Thrush / Catalogue Page 27 / Metal tag: 4139 /taxidermy, taxidermy mount, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, ring ouzel, ouzel, european birds, african birds, mediterranean birds -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Animal specimen - Scarlet Tanager (male), Trustees of the Australian Museum, 1860-1880
The Scarlet Tanager is an American songbird of medium size with bright coloured plumage. They are commonly located in eastern North America and in northwestern South America. They can often be found within woodlands that have oaks. On occasion, the Tanager can be seen in suburban areas including parks and gardens. These birds are sociable and often join with other foraging flocks. They are carnivores (insectivores) and feed on insects including wasps, ants, moths, beetles, butterflies and grasshoppers. The numbers of these birds in America are declining due to exposure and starvation during the colder months. These birds can also die from collisions with man made objects which includes the TV and radio towers, buildings and cars. They also have high rates of predation and brood parasitism. However, at current the IUCN classifies this species as Least Concern and note that their numbers are stable. This specimen is part of a collection of almost 200 animal specimens that were originally acquired as skins from various institutions across Australia, including the Australian Museum in Sydney and the National Museum of Victoria (known as Museums Victoria since 1983), as well as individuals such as amateur anthropologist Reynell Eveleigh Johns between 1860-1880. These skins were then mounted by members of the Burke Museum Committee and put-on display in the formal space of the Museum’s original exhibition hall where they continue to be on display. This display of taxidermy mounts initially served to instruct visitors to the Burke Museum of the natural world around them, today it serves as an insight into the collecting habits of the 19th century.This specimen is part of a significant and rare taxidermy mount collection in the Burke Museum. This collection is scientifically and culturally important for reminding us of how science continues to shape our understanding of the modern world. They demonstrate a capacity to hold evidence of how Australia’s fauna history existed in the past and are potentially important for future environmental research. This collection continues to be on display in the Museum and has become a key part to interpreting the collecting habits of the 19th century.The Scarlet Tanager specimen stands perched on a wooden platform looking forwards in a raised position. It has bright red/orange feathers on the main body and head with dark black feathers on the tail and wings. Overall, whilst retaining a bright appearance the bird has faded in contrast to it's original colouring. The bill is short and pale and the specimen has been provided with glass eyes made in a dark colour. The specimen has two paper identification tags attached to the right leg.Swing tag: 143a / unnamed / catalogue page 59 Metal tag: A4439 /taxidermy mount, taxidermy, animalia, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, australian birds, american, american birds, scarlet tanager, tanager, medium bird, small bird -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Helmet, Flying
Vietnam era issue flying helmet type HGU-2A/P. The helmet is manufactured from fibreglass in a jungle green finish and has a thick high density plastic foam lining for head protection. Complete with an adjustable chin strap and a dual visor kit of clear and tinted visors to protect the eyes. This helmet is fitted with two loudspeaker/earphones and a microphone positioned in front of the mouth of the wearer. The microphone has a flying lead with an audio connector for connection to the aircraft communications equipment. -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Boots Riding Women's, Circa 1950's
This pair of "adjustable" boots came from the 1950's era in which the majority of footwear was either locally manufactured or imported from England or Europe. Quality hard wearing leather was a rural necessity especially for the cattle mustering activity in the Kiewa Valley and the Bogong High Plains region. The late 1900's provided a cheaper made riding boot from Asia, however many rural based riders still prefer an Australian made boot. The better quality (stronger stitching) of Australian boots is the main considerations of "stock horse riders". In 1947 a scientific research project started to provide an impact analysis of any damage to alpine vegetation by cattle grazing in the Alpine regions incorporating the Bogong High Plains area. This monitoring is the longest running ecological study ever undertaken in Australia. From this study, compelling evidence was presented to the Victorian Government to cease cattle grazing in the Alpine regions including the Bogong High Plains. All grazing was banned by the Victorian Government in 2005. Recreational horse riding within the Bogong High Plains is still permitted.These pair of women's riding boots are very significant to the Kiewa Valley as the boots were worn by one of the descendants of a pioneer family living and operating a cattle station before the SEC Hydro Electricity Scheme opened up the semi remote rural location in the 1950's. These boots were worn during the annual six weeks (approx.) mustering of cattle in the Bogong High Plains location (Victorian Alps region). The owner of these boots was Clare Roper, part of the Roper Family who built a "lodging" hut on the "High Plains" for accommodating riders during the periods (up to six weeks) when controlling grazing cattle during the summer muster seasons. It was unusual for women in the early to mid 1900's to go up on the High Plains to join the muster, which Clare Roper often did. These boots have high historical significance and good interpretive capacity.These brown "knee high" lady riding boots, are fastened by long "boot" laces which go from the base of the "fastening" position to a boot height of 22 cm. At the top end of the boot is a leather flap which crosses the front section of the boot and is fastened to the outside leg region by two straps. These provide the wearer with an adjustable tie. The boot has a "tongue" of 22 mm long. The boot has six pairs of metal boot lace "hooks" and eight pairs of boot lace "eyelets".ladies riding boots. cattle mustering footwear. rural footwear. cattlemen. bogong high plains. roper family. horses. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard, Hands Across the Sea. New Zealand, Circa 1910
Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Sarah spent six months in New Zealand in 1910. William and Sarah's family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.Hand-coloured postcard in which the picture is framed by a border of a leaf and vine pattern. The picture is of the lower arms of a woman from the left hand side of the card and a man from the right hand side of the card shaking hands in the middle. Behind and below the hands is a small map of New Zealand in a golden circle. New Zealand fern is positioned from the circle up behind the arms to the top of the card on both sides and above the hands is a depiction of a ship sailing on the sea.The postcard contains a message to Frank Wright from his mother who is visiting New Zealand.frank wright, sarah wright, new zealand, postcard -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BOOKLET NOTES - MINING
Handwritten notes to replace items in a booklet. Items mentioned are the Pioneer, Phoenix, Old Chum Coy, divididends, position of engine house in relation to the reef, the Devonshire Group and its location, New St. Mungo, South Devonshire,Suchess of Edinburgh, Princess Alexandra, United Devonshire, West United Devonshire, Hopewell and the Phoenix. Also some sketches of neck of reef, windlass and shaft, chimney and poppet legs. Also a quote for booklet from Cambridge Press on 23-7-68.document, gold, booklet notes, mining, booklet notes, mining, lansell's 222, new chum mines, pioneer, gunther and party, phoenix, old chum coy, p m g repeater station, devonshire group, california gully state school, duke of edinburgh, new st mungo, duchess tribute, south devonshire, duchess of edinburgh, old albert's ground, princess alexandra, united devonshire, the danes, west united devonshire, hopewell, bendigo branch of the royal historical society -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - JUNE PARRY COLLECTION: LETTER - LETTER TO MISS JUNE PARRY
Letter to Miss June Parry, Secretary of the Royal Historical Society, Bendigo Branch, from V. G. Robson, Secretary of The Bendigo Trust. The letter refers to a filing cabinet and historical documents which were in the hands of the late Mr. Albert Richardson. Mrs. Richardson and her eldest son requeated that Archdeacon Sheumack and Mr. D. O'Hoy take custody of the documents until the executor of the late Mr. Richardson's will was in a position to give written direction as to the disposal of any property belong to Mr. Richardson.document, letter, letter to miss june parry, royal historical society bendigo branch, the bendigo trust, miss june parry, v g robson, mr albert richardson, mrs richardson, archdeacon scheumack, mr d o'hoy, bendigo historical society, mines department -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - FORTUNA COLLECTION: FORTUNA HUSTLERS WINDING MACHINE, 1910 ?
sepia photograph on cream board. Winding engine, written across of photo ' Fortuna Hustler's mine, near Bendigo Goods Sheds 2240 ft' 5 males standing near machine. Winding machine photographed from rear of machinery from an elevated position, a group of five men standing near the controls. (Photo belonged to Albert Richardson, whose father was an engine driver at the Fortuna Hustlers Mine. ( possibly ? ) ON BACK FORTUNA HUSTLERS B R S A RICHARDSONW.H. Robinsonorganization, business, fortuna hustlers winding machine -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - RAILWAY STATION BENDIGO, early 1900's ?
sepia photo (postcard ) photo taken from elevated position on north side of Mitchell Street, of Railway Station, Bendigo. Fortuna Hustlers ( 2240 ft. ) mine on LH side of photo. Engine shed in centre of photo, with steam issuing from engine behind. ( not visible ) Horse and buggies in middle of street. Mitchell Street is unmade. On bottom left of card ' Railway Station, Bendigo ' On back 'Fortuna Hustlers 2240 ft ' and Mng 8, Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch.place, landscape view, bendigo railway station -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - RAILWAYS COLLECTION: VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8.7.1929
Railways Collection -Victorian Government Gazette Monday 8.7.1929 Victorian Railways. Aged paper Gazette -front and back pages are damaged. Front page states A list of all persons (exclusive of Supernumeraries ) employed in the Railway Services on 1.1.1929. Published in the government gazette pursuant to Section 178 of the Railways Act 1915 No.2716. The gazette shows Columns as follows- Departmental number, Name in full (Alphabetically), Position, Date of birth, Date of entry, Salary or rate of pay 1.1.29.document -
Australian Gliding Museum
Machine - Glider – Sailplane, 1963
The Skylark 4, the final in the Slingsby Skylark series, dates from 1961. The design heralded a trend towards the use of plastics in the construction of gliders. Slingsby incorporated GRP (glass reinforced plastic) panels to achieve a streamlined fuselage nose and cockpit area while retaining the more traditional wood techniques for the rest of the aircraft. Another notable feature was the smooth wing surface that was obtained using a Gaboon ply skin across the ribs. Best glide performance of 1:33 was found to be comparable with the early full GRP glider designs. The Museum’s example (VH-GTB – C/N 1382) was built in 1963 and originally owned by Chuck Bentson of the UK. It was brought to Australia in 1967 by Jeremy Picket-Heaps and flown at various places including Benalla, Cooma and Gundaroo. In 1970 the glider was transferred to the New England Soaring Club. Many flights were made from Armidale and Bellata in Northern New South Wales. On one occasion, the glider was kept aloft for 8 hours 45 minutes and on another the pilot took it around a 500 kilometre triangle in nearly 8 hours. In 1980 it was sold to Ralph (“Feathers”) Crompton and was flown extensively in South Australia until 1988. The final owner before the glider was given to the Museum in 2004 was Ross Dutton of Melbourne. The last recorded flight occurred in 1992. The glider at that point had logged over 2000 hours flying time from about 2000 launches. The airframe is currently being restored to flying condition. Technically this aircraft represents the state of the art at the stage that sailplane design was changing from traditional wood construction to composites (GRP) The Slingsby Skylark 4 is high wing single seat sailplane of mainly wooden construction with plywood and fabric covering. However, the cockpit and forward part of the fuselage consists of glass reinforced plastic which was innovative at the time that the type was designed. The cockpit provides for a semi reclining position for the pilot protected with a full Perspex canopy. The wings are made up of a centre section with constant chord and tapered wing tips. The aircraft has a conventional arrangement for the tail stabiliser / control surfaces. The sailplane bears construction number 1382 and is registered in Australia as VH-GTBaustralian gliding, glider, sailplane, skylark, slingsby, bentson, picket-heaps, crompton, new england soaring club, dutton