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Puffing Billy Railway
Vertical Pump, Weir, 1948
Weir Pumps - these types of vertical pumps were used extensively with both land and marine steam pumps. The pumps were also used for various duties from pumping oil fuel and feed water for boilers, to draining bilges on steam ship[s They are a single cylinder, double acting vertical pumps used by G. & J. Weir Ltd. , of Cathcart, Glasgow The large pump serial number 231703 was built in 1948 and worked at the old Victoria Brewery in East Melbourne before coming to the Museum in 1985. Historic - Weir Vertical Pump used at the old Victoria Brewery in East Melbourne The large pump serial number 231703 was built in 1948 and worked at the old Victoria Brewery in East Melbourne before coming to the Museum in 1985.Weir Vertical Pump - Large Steel PumpWeir puffing billy, weir vertical pump, victoria brewery -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Article (item) - Liquid Springs for Aircraft by H.Shawbrook, Liquid Springs for Aircraft
published by Aero Digest in August 1948.liquid springs, general aviation -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Brass Band c1948
Stawell Brass Band Circa 1948stawell entertainment -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr William Francis Maher -- Studio Portrait
Maher. William Francis 1932 – 1948stawell -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard - Set of 6 and background card, Ken Flood, "Launceston Municipal Tramways"
The Postcards show trams of Launceston which operated from 1911 to 1952, published by International Railway Postcards of Launceston. The background card gives a short history of Launceston trams and the reproduction of two tickets. 1 - Postcard 1 - No. 11 leads a line up of cars in Elphin Road - Ken Flood 6-3-1948 2 - No 27, Mumford St loop - Ken Flood - 9-10-1948 3 - No. 24 Wellington St, photo Ken Flood, 26-2-1949 4 - No. 9 turns from George St into Cameron St - 25-9-1948 - Photo Ken Flood 5 - No. 26 - Talbot Road terminus - 1-11-1948 - Ken Flood 6 - No. 9 Elphin Road, 13-10-1948 - Ken Flood Yields information about Launceston trams, the Museum having No 14 on display, No. 14 from 2022.Set of 6 black and white postcards and a story card. Each have a caption on the rear and a place for a stamp and address.launceston, tramways, tramcars -
Greensborough Historical Society
Postage Stamps, Von Mueller collection 4, 1885o
Envelope front with stamps, addressed to Baron Ferdinand von Mueller, and First Day Cover 1948. Upper image, 1 x 2 pence mauve Victoria, postmarked at Melbourne on February 2, 1885. Lower image, First Day Cover of Commemoration of Baron Ferdinand Von Mueller, Issued 13th September 1948; and addressed to Durban, Natal, Africa and postmarked at Lewisham NSW on 13th Sept 1948. Baron Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896) was born in Germany and migrated to Australia in 1847.He was the Victorian Government Botanist (from 1853) and Director of the Botanical Gardens (1857-1873). These envelopes and stamps are from correspondence addressed to him.Front of envelope with address and postage stamps, and one first day cover enclosed in black stamp folder.ferdinand von mueller, postage stamps, first day envelopes -
National Wool Museum
Book, An economic history of Australia
"An economic history of Australia by Edward Shann, 1948"wool - history export, wool - history, export -
National Wool Museum
Book, Textiles by Britain
"Textiles by Britain", by G L Fraser, 1948textile fibres textile history, textile fibres, textile history -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The Australian Annual Digest 1947
This item is from the ‘Pattison Collection’, a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art, and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the lack of financial support led the WMI in 1911 to ask the City Council to take it over. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Library as it was then called. When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Ralph Pattison. Eventually the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. RALPH ERIC PATTISON Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 Pattison accepted a position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council. His huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower area of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine, and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave during 1942 to 1942 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. The Australian Annual Digest 1947 Being a Digest of cases decided by the Courts of Australia and on Appeal therefrom to the Privy Council reporting during the year 1947 Edited by Jean Malor Publisher: The Law Book Co. of Australasia Pty Ltd Date: 1948Label on spine has typed text PAT 346.94 AUS warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, pattison collection, warrnambool library, ralph eric pattison, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, the australian annual digest 1947, jean malor -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Memorabilia - Football Scorecard - Match between Heywood and Casterton hosted at Heywood 1948, n.d
Football scorecard for match Heywood v Casterton, at Heywood, Sat. July 24th 1948. Beige card, black print. Back has sponsors' names, inside team members, plus spare for quarter by quarter scores. Partly filled in in pencil. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: WAR TIME
Bendigo Advertiser '' The way we were'' from Wednesday, March 17, 2004, War time: Easter 1948, from left, Barbara Mason, Bendigo mayoress Mrs. Grainger, Betty Thompson, Kath Fitzpatrick and Ida Farnell. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: AGREEMENTS HIRE OF BOTTLES 1918-1948
Brown manilla paper parcel formerly bound with string labelled 'Agreements' 'Hire of Bottles' 'Manufacturers Bottle Co of Vic Pty Ltd'. Bundle of folded agreements inside between Cohns and Manufacturer Bottle Co ranging from 1918 to 1948.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - WES HARRY COLLECTION: RATION STAMPS, 1940's
(a) Clothing ration card No. V.A. 504811, June 1944 issued to Marion Jones, 135 Myrtle street Bendigo. (b) Two sections of clothing ration stamps for 1945 - 6, clothing ration stamps for 1947, Meat Ration stamps for 1948.Commonwealth of Australiatopic, rationing, rationing , world war two -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: MAPLES PRAHRAN
A letter with red print in the letter head from Maples Furniture, Pianos, Radios Prahran to Mrs. Lydia Chancellor 'Taraxville' Golden Square, Victoria. They are notifying her there was a catalogue of their antique exhibition being posted to her for perusal. 16th April 1948.communication, postal, letters, lydia chancellor collection, collection, commerce, business, trade, antiques, exhibition, correspondence -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MICHELSEN COLLECTION: COMMONWEALTH ATHLETIC CLUB OFFICIAL PROGRAMME
Official programme. Commonwealth Athletic Club Bendigo the golden city, athletic carnival 2,400 pounds prize money. Monday March 8th, 1948. The name of the winner and the second place getters of all races has been filled in by pencil with the time.clubs and associations, sport, athletic club bendigo -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Railway Spike
Rail spike from the Wensleydale rail line. The line ran from Moriac to Wensleydale which closed in 1948 and was dismanatled in 1951. The rail spike is a large nail with offset head used to secure rails and base plates to railroad ties in the track.Nonerailway spike, wensleydale railway, crampon -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Black and white photograph of soldier sitting smoking, Khaki drill uniform with sergeants chevrons on sleeve, ribbon bar and air gunners wing and beret. One of a collection of photographs of 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regiment between 1948 and 1951. Sgt. Ian Kilty McKay thinking " I could be in trouble." -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - MISS G ALICE JONES COLLECTION: WWII FUEL ONE GALLON RATION TICKET, 1948
WWII Fuel One Gallon ration Ticket: 4 x beige cards with blue flecks, red print with perforated edges, the four tickets are attached. At the top is the Commonwealth Emblem with Motor Spirit Ration Ticket, under that within a banner is "Commonwealth of Australia". In the middle with a back ground of circular shapes is Department of Supply and Shipping. 1 One Gallon, Valid only until 31st July 1948, Not Transferable. Underneath in block red is "This ticket must be endorsed in ink by consumer with Name, Licence Number and Vehicle Registration Number". On the back is hand written in blue ink is "2 (e)/4652 Car 153772, G Alice Jones" on each ticket.government, federal, fuel ration ticket -
Federation University Historical Collection
Magazine, Extra Muros: Ballarat Teachers' College Magazine, 1949, 1948
During 1948 Principal Frank Lord, a Gallipoli veteran, gave an inspiring address reminding students of the great sacrifice made by the Anzacs at Gallipoli. "These men set a high standard which has been followed by men of the second World War. We as teachers can help set standards amongst the children we are privileged to teach, and this we have an important task to do. We also must pay particular care to children of the men who fought and died in the two Great Wars through which our country has passed."Blue soft covered magazine of the Ballarat Teachers' College. Contents include: * Foreword by Principal Frank Lord "A teacher affects eternity, he can never tell where his influence stops" Photographic reproductions include: * 1949 staff and students * Hostels * Clubs * Sports * Lapses into Literature Images include: * S.R.C. and Group Leaders * Social Committee * Sports Committee * Magazine Committee * Hockey * Basketball * Football Inside front cover "Monica Miller"ballarat teachers' college, frank lord, david j. collins, john h. gervasoni, maureen godfrey, margaret collins, peter fryar, wal wall, j.w. blackie, monical miller, e.n. tippett, g.j. white, d.h. evans, p.j. hudson, m.l. collins, m. godfrey, gallipoli, physical education, i. ellwood, m. smale, j. cleland, j. groves, r. lockhart, a. mclachlan, turner, j. coad, lord, c. mansfield, john hogan gervasoni -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, Murray Views, "Murray Views No. 29 Sturt Street, looking west Ballarat Vic", 1948
Photo shows the view looking east along Sturt Street from Harry's building, The card has been wrongly titled as looking west. Tram 32 is westbound to the Gardens. In the view are Lester House, Crockers, and Tunbridge's stores. On the rear Wal Jack in a note to Ken Magor of Newcastle has drawn in a diagram of the track arrangements, where the tram was. His notes are "Sturt St looking EAST, 1948. No. 32 painted the new colour scheme. Photo taken from Doveton St corner." See item 5313 for a digital image of this postcard.Yields information about the view from the SW Corner of Sturt St looking north east.Postcard black and white, plain back, with a handwritten note on rear.See image 2 for details of the handwritten note by Wal Jack on the rear. tramways, trams, sturt st, tram 32 -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Framed photograph, NE Framing Studio, Paul Kirby
Paul joined the R.S.L in 1948 and received his 50 year Service Award in 1998. Paul joined the British Army in Melbourne in 1944 and was posted to the Black Watch Regt. He served in the UK until 1946. He was commissioned into the Duke of Wellingtons Regt and served in Palestine with the 1st British Infantry Division until 1948. Paul was discharge at Royal Park in Melbourne in 1948. He was awarded Life Membership in 2001.Timber framed photograph of male in suit.PAUL KIRBY1991-2000paul kirby, palestine, life membership -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Book, Thomas Arthur Sheehy, Battlers Tamed A Sandbelt : Moorabbin 50 years a city, 1985
A hard cover book 192pp, published and printed in City of Moorabbin 1985.non-fictionmoorrabbin, brighton, cheltenham, bentleigh, ormond, market gardeners, early settlers, pioneers, mckinnon, highett, dairy, farming, moorabin shire, city of moorabbin, craftwork, blacksmiths, box cottage museum -
Maffra Sugarbeet Museum
Sugar Bag
An example of the packaging used for Maffra sugar until the 1948. A 70 pounds Maffra sugar bag of hessian, light brown in colour.Maffra. Grown in Australia 70 lbs. Sugar, Maffra Victoriasugarbeet -
St Patrick's College
Prefect's Cap
Cap worn by John James SPC 1948-1952.Blue woollen cap with green fabric trim, green fabric covered button on top, and College badge. Item is severely moth eaten.prefect's cap, john james. -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Book frontispiece, 1926
Harold Overend was born in Tasmania in 1870 and died in 1948.Head and shoulders portrait of the Rev. Harold A. Overend B.A.President of Conference 1926 -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, 1926
Born in Tasmania. Died 1948. President of Conference 1926.Head and shoulders portrait of the Rev Harold Overend B.A., mounted on card.President of Conference 1926 -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Regimental Scrap Book: to 1959, 2009 (exact)
Archival quality A3 loose leaf slip case containing memorabilia documents, cuttings and photos about the Regiment for the period to 1959. Contents include: Training, social and ceremonial activities, Specification of Regimental badge, Honour Roll of members who have died on duty, Photos of Band 1948-49, Photos of Governor's Reception 1948, Royal Visit 1954, Royal Melbourne Show 1954, Wedding of Major and Mrs Clendinnen, Honorary Colonel Sir Dallas Brooks 1958, Documentation re transfer of Port Melbourne Municipal Band to the Regiment 19 Sep 1958, Exercise Fire Power.photographs, ceremonial, 4 19 prince of wales s light horse regiment history, training, 4 19 pwlh band, royal visit 1954, sir dallas brooks, 4 19 pwlh badge, social activities -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MINING REPORTS - MINES ACTS, CODE OF SIGNALS
Printed extract from the Victoria Government Gazette, No. 155, dated 17th March, 1948. Regulation details the Code of Signals to be Used in Mines. Signals covered are: Signals for Winding, Firing Signal, Interplat Signals, Signals for Capstan and Pumping Engine and Signalling Rules.document, gold, mining reports, mining reports, mines acts code of signals, victoria government gazette no 155 17th march 1948, mr hollway, mr oldham, mr byrnes, the fhonorable john herman lienhop, j c macgibbon, j j gourley -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: BUSINESS
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Saturday, August 28, 2004. Business: Dorothy Mitchell (nee Burns) and Marlene Gray in 1948 at the Bendigo Mining Exchange. Employees of Honey's (downstairs) also ran their own clothing alterations shop upstairs.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Canterbury History Group
Photograph - Old Canterbury Theatre, [1970]
Black and white photograph of Canterbury Theatre, Maling Road early 1970s. Built by Frederick Green c1912 for the Canterbury Hall Company, comprising 4 shops and hall. Operated as a theatre from1927-1943, reverted to a hall again, in 1948 became Flexible Plasticscanterbury, canterbury theatre, canterbury hall company, maling road, flexible plastics, green> frederick, theatres