Photograph of "indoor" staff, Shire of Diamond Valley, on their last day at work for the Shire.The Shire of Diamond Valley was a Local Government Area located about 20 kilometres northeast of Melbourne. The shire covered an area of 74.38 square kilometres and existed from 30/09/1964 until 14/12/1994.Large colour photograph in timber frame.shire of diamond valley

Large coloured map of reefs in Bendigo.bendigo, mining

The Boer War took place from 11 October 1899 – 31 May 1902. Also known as the Anglo–Boer War, or the South African War, the conflict was fought between the British Empire and the two Boer Republics (the South African Republic and the Orange Free State) over the Empire's influence in Southern Africa. As part of the British Empire, the Australian colonies offered troops for the war. Samuel McGowan was born in North Ireland in 1845, immigrating to Australia in 1870. He arrived in Bendigo 1871 and having worked in a large engineering works at home was quickly able to find management work in foundries, later opening a legal manager's office growing this into one of the largest of its type in Bendigo. Samuel McGowan was elected a member of the City Council in 1883 and was elected Mayor in 1885 and again in 1899, resigning as a councillor in 1901. He was the treasurer of the Bendigo Hospital, a senior member of the Zenith Lodge and president of the Bendigo Agricultural and Horticultural Society. Samuel McGowan and Kate Goyne from Epsom married on 29th August 1874. Samuel died in 1921 aged 76 and Kate in 1930 aged 78. This plaque was probably attached to a commemorative board such as an honour board, however its whereabout are unknown. Engraved plaque in the shape of a flag and flag pole. Four small holes indicate that it was previously attached to a larger commemorative board.Flag; Special functions by / Mayor & Mrs McGowan / entertainment and distribution of Comforts to the / Bendigo Soldiers Contingent prior to their / departure for the Boer War. / Reception at the Town Hall / Ball to the Citizens. / Entertainment of distinguished visitors, etc.etc.etc / Flag pole; F. Prescottmayor mcgowan, councillor s h mc gowan, mayoress mcgowan

Sketch from which carpet manufacturing pattern is graphed out, prior to preparation at Jacquard card. Genoese (Axminster) 4/4187.Genoese 4/4187. Consists of large gouache paint sketch and charcoal sketch.Sketch from which carpet manufacturing pattern is graphed out, prior to preparation at Jacquard card. Genoese (Axminster) 4/4187.Genoese 4/4187. Consists of large gouache paint sketch and charcoal sketch. Sketch from which carpet manufacturing pattern is graphed out, prior to preparation at Jacquard card. Genoese (Axminster) 4/4187.Genoese 4/4187. Sketch from which carpet manufacturing pattern is graphed out, prior to preparation at Jacquard card. Genoese (Axminster) 4/4187.Genoese 4/4187. Sketch from which carpet manufacturing pattern is graphed out, prior to preparation at Jacquard card. Genoese (Axminster) 4/4187.Genoese 4/4187. Consists of large gouache paint sketch and charcoal sketch.Genoese 4225weaving, carpet

Sports Clubs in Kew in the final decades of the 19th century and in the early 20th century were often umbrella organisations with facilities for a number of sports. Typically in Kew, this included teams in lawn bowls, tennis and croquet. The Kew Bowling Club was formed in 1880 while the privately owned Auburn Heights Recreation Club was opened in 1904. By 1998, the two Clubs decided to amalgamate at the Auburn Heights site in Barkers Road, forming the Kew Heights Sports Club. The combined club was itself taken over by the Melbourne Cricket Club in 2012 becoming MCC Kew Sports Club. In 2017 MCC Kew closed and its landholding was subsequently sold to Carey Baptist Grammar School. Both the Kew and Auburn Heights Clubs assembled important collections. These historically significant and large collections were donated to the Society in 2020. The collections include manuscripts, pictures, trophies, plans, honour boards etc. References Barnard FGA 1910, 'Sports and Pastimes' in Jubilee History of Kew Victoria: Its origin & progress 1803-1910. Chapman J & C 1999, The history of the Auburn Heights Recreation Club, 1904 to 1908. Reeve S 2012, City of Boroondara: Thematic Environmental History, p.216.The combined collections of the four sporting clubs making up the collection number hundreds of items that are historically significant locally. They are also significant to the sporting history of the greater Melbourne area and to the sports of lawn bowls and tennis in Australia in the 19th and 20th centuries. The collection illuminates two of the Victorian historic themes - 'Building community life' through forming community organisations and 'Shaping cultural and creative life' by participating in sport and recreation.Large wooden honour board listing the Presidents & Bowls Champions of the Auburn Heights Recreation Club from 1906 to 1966. [The item is part of the large historic Auburn Heights Recreation Club collection, including items relating to the sports of lawn bowls, tennis and croquet, gifted to the Kew Historical Society in 2020].clubs - lawn bowls - kew (vic), auburn heights recreation club - barkers road - kew (vic), honour boards

Mrs. Beeton’s Book of Household Management, published in 1912, is “a guide to cookery in all branches” with several chapters on International cooking. The large volume includes Daily Duties, Mistress and Servant, Hostess and Guest, Marketing, Trussing and Carving, Menu Making, Home Doctor, Sick Nursing, The Nursery, Home Lawyer. The book has advertisements, illustrations and photographic plates in black and white, a double page coloured illustration of a large table setting, A newspaper clipping titled “Tasty Dishes” was also found between the pages. Book, Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management. New Edition. Revised, Enlarged, Brought up to Date, and Fully Illustrated. Large book has green fabric covered boards front and back. Spine s dark red leather with gold embossed text and decorative design around text. Published by WARD, LOCK AND CO. LIMITED. London, Melbourne and Toronto in 1912. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, mrs beeton's, mrs beeton's book of household management, ward, lock and co. limited, early 20th century cookery book, household management, cookbook, beaton

A long and large handmade knobkerrie club of very dark, smooth with. It has a long handle and a large ball like club on one end.knobkerrie aboriginal hunting fishing club

This is a photo of Maggie's Peak, where Chautauqua picnics were held. This peak overlooked the are in Halls Gap where the concerts were held.A photo of a small peak with a rocky cliff near the summit and a larger hill rising behind. There is a edge of a large tree visible in the right foreground.scenery, grampians ranges

Large Wooden Rat Trap made from two pieces of Shaped wood that are pinned together solid construction with large metal spring.No visible markings

Donor, Connie Cruikshank was grand-daughter of Poppy Kerr whose father was the first doctor in Orbost. Machine belonged to her grandmother, Mrs Hilda Kerr(Temple).This item is significant for its use by an influential and well-known Orbost identity. It is also an example of a common domestic appliance of the late 19th-early 20th century.Hand-operated sewing machine. Black with gold designs, large metal turning wheel. All set on large polished block of wood.Wertheim Francfortsewing-machine kerr-dr temple-hilda cruikshank-connie wertheim

The hat box was very necessary for Ladies to protect, store and transport their beautifully decorated hats.The family of Miss Carol Pedersen-Green were early settlers in Moorabbin Shire of Scandinavian descentA lady's, large, hat box made of brown leather with metal hinges and securing clips and inside 2 large leather restraining straps.green carol, moorabbin, bentleigh, brighton, cheltenham, early settlers, pioneers, leatherwork, hats, milliners

8705.1 - The accounting book is a very large book from their head office, It is bound in red leather with a large amount of scuffs on the hard cover.

This stencil was used on bags and possibly other packaging containing grain processed and packed at Anderson's Mill. The stencil would have indicated the destination of, or origin of the grain.Large stencil, metal (tin?). 3 corners of stencil chipped off at angle. Large piece of corner missing from top left.Cut out of stencil depicts cockerel & the words "SUNVALLEY FLAKED WHEATMEAL"

The group photo was taken at the annual Ithacan Philanthropic Society picnic at Bacchus Marsh. The first picnic was held in 1918 at South Morang. The picnics were usually held at location on the outskirts of Melbourne and for many years Bacchus Marsh's Maddingley Park was a popular location for the picnicThe annual picnic has been held annually since 1918, except for 1919 when it was postponed due to outbreak of the Spanish Influenza in Melbourne, and in 2021 due to the Covid pandemic. In the early years the annual picnic gave families a chance to spend time in the countryside and to socialize with other Ithacans. It remains a popular event on the society's social calendar where families of generations with Ithacan ancestry catch up.A black and white photograph with a thin white border of a large group of people standing and sitting together in a large open area. There are trees in the background. Stamped on the back in black: 45 49.

Set of 24 decimal current MMTB tram tickets. All black printing unless noted otherwise. A variety of small size (55H x 26W) or large format (68H x 31W). .1 - 5c, large on light pink paper, with P (Pensioner) overprinted in red, No. 013294 .2 - 5c, large on pink paper, No. At 615005. .3 - 5c, large on off white paper with P (Pensioner) and a diagonal slash overprinted in red, B019424. .4 - 7c, large on grey paper, No. Be 811145, has tape damage. .5 - 10c, large on light brown paper, with P (Pensioner) and a diagonal slash overprinted in red, B005464. .6 - 10c, large, on off white paper, printed with brown ink, Aa 047834. .7 - 10c, small, on light brown paper, F311163 .8 - 10c, large, on off white paper, printed in blue ink, over stamped "City Section" in black. .9 - 10c, large on light brown paper, Al 075891 .10 - 10c, large on light brown paper, with P (Pensioner) overprinted in red, No A006068 .11 - 12c, large on light brown paper, printed with brown ink, Bs 727285 has tape damage. .12 - 15c, large on shiny white paper, Av586696 .13 - 15c, large on yellow paper, with P (Pensioner) and a diagonal slash overprinted in red, B004804 .14 - 15c, large on off white paper, printed in purple ink, over stamped "City Section" in purple, C 372658. .15 - 15c, large on yellow paper, As 15405 .16 - as for .14, Ag 688901 .17 - 15c, small, on yellow C711727 .18 - 15c, large, on yellow paper, with P (Pensioner) overprinted in red - A 186849 .19 - 20c - large on off white paper, printed in purple ink, over stamped "City Section" in purple, Aa 457610 .20 - 20c - large on blue paper, Ay 027256 .21 - 20c - large on off white paper, printed in light blue ink, Ad 023003 .22 - 25c - large on orange paper, printed in red ink, Ce 428409trams, tramways, mmtb, tickets, city section

The successful dropping of supplies to remote fire crews involved a great deal of experimentation. The result was a large heavy-duty cardboard container being developed in 1964 by Athol Hodgson from the FCV Fire Research Branch which employed fold-out wings and was called the “helibox”. It was suitable for supplies weighing less than 9 kg and best dropped from about 300 feet and became a standard technique. It was adopted Australia wide, but the wider availability of helicopters made the helibox eventually redundant.Unique to Victoria but adopted across Australia.Large cardboard box with "wings" to cause it to rotate when dropped from the air. With cut away sections to show how contents were packed Wings held in place by means of string office "Ty-Tite" fasteners.forests commission victoria (fcv), bushfire aviation, bushfire, camping equipment

Sunshine biscuits were made in Ballarat from 1921. During WW11 Sunshine biscuits devoted 80 percent of its output to army services. The company was twice devastated by fire. In 1923 the factory was completely destroyed and was rebuilt as a more modern factory on the same site. In 1939, a deliberately lit fire demolished the workshop. Sunshine biscuits continued to be sold until 1991. Biscuits were sold by weight from a large tin in the grocer's shop.This tin seems to be a commercial tin used in a grocery shop. It would have been used in an Orbost grocery store e.g. Dicken's, Baughhaust's or Herbert's.Biscuits were once sold by weight from a large tin in the grocer's shop.This tin seems to be a commercial tin used in a grocery shop. It would have been used in an Orbost grocery store e.g. Dicken's, Baughhaust's or Herbert's.Large rectangular commercial biscuit tin, made from pressed metal, with a lid. There is a paper label on the front which details the contents, and manufacturer details. It has a colourful label which is in poor condition. On label - in a dark blue banner SUNSHINE. Left hand side vertically BALLARAT PRODUCTS LIMITED. Below the SUNSHINE banner - Sweet Assorted, Superior biscuitssunshine-biscuits food biscuits container tin

This historical family photograph spans three generations of the Cooper Family, a pioneer family, still residing in the Kiewa Valley. The large axe held by Pat was a handy tool for pioneer families to chop down trees for land clearing, building sheds and fences, outhouses and fire wood. This photograph was taken during a time where both male and females did some heavy lifting and processing. The rural sector at this point in time was physically a hard location for both sexes. The segregation of the sexes into specific job categories was some times non existent although household "chores" was in the main a woman's domain. The rural sector was in this point of time one which women were highly respected and the unwritten law of providing "assistance" and "reverence" by men in such actions as, socially opening doors, tipping the cap, offering a sturdy arm for support and refraining from doing or saying anything "uncouth" in a woman's presence. It was in a time when women's liberation was just starting to grow strength. Rural areas, on the hole, took longer to interfuse "city" hatched norms of behaviour. This photograph of a pioneer family still residing in the Kiewa Valley demonstrates not only the close protective environment that the valley has on all its inhabitants but also the close bonding that neighbors have towards each other. The term "God's gifted country" fits warmly with all the settlements in the valley. The relatively isolated (physically, visually and communications wise) has since post World War II been whittled away by faster and vastly improved communications with "the outside" world. The strength of commitment to the rural life can be seen in the faces of the family members in this photograph. The proud heritage is displayed without any external pressure. This large black and white family photograph is a reproduction on Fujicolor Crystal Archive Paper manufactured by Fujifilm. It is 200gsm matt finished paper with no borders. On the reverse side, written in pencil "Ted Cooper sitting aged 24-25, Pat Amery (Ted's youngest sister) holding Ted's eldest son Doug and Ted's father John Franklin Cooper(22-8-1892)"john cooper, ted cooper, pat amery, doug cooper, pioneer family kiewa valley

Historically this item would have been used by gold miners, rabbit shooters, mobile "Rag and Bone" traders and other mobile(in caravans and/or horse drawn cart) traders of various small goods and haberdashery. Although marked as not to be used as trade, the isolation and sometimes difficult terrain rules out using larger and more delicate scales. In the early 1900s rough roads and severe weather conditions forced traders to be more flexible in trading with weights and measures. The "close enough is good enough" doctrine was the Australian outback rule of thumb. The significance of this item in the Kiewa Valley during this period demonstrates the slower acceptance of accurate trading measure using the country side principle "my hand shake is my bond". In the Kiewa Valley small quantity commercial undertakings e.g. gold mining, fur pelts and rabbit meat trade did not require bulk weight type scales. Commerce in rural production e.g. fruit and vegetables involved more farmers and their staff in a barter and/or "in kind" payments. This was more so in the depression years 1929 to late 1930s. Self sufficiency was to a large extent more attainable in this region than in the city/ large country town environment. The Australian "fair go" ethical approach to life and commerce was very much ingrained in those living in country regions, like Kiewa Valley as is demonstrated by the not so accurate hand balance, spring loaded scales. Portable Pocket Balance with front plate made from brass. Spring mechanism enclosed by black painted medium gauge steel cover( three quarters cylindrical). Front scale face and rear spring casing fastened by three rivets. Spring loaded marker blade is located in the centre of the front plate. See item KVHS 0224 for a similar scales.Front plate marked: at top "Not legal for use in trade", below this in larger print "Pocket Balance", under and to the right in smaller print "lbs" under this graded marks, first marked with a Zero, then every second mark in ascending order up to 25. At the bottom of the front plate is marked "Made in Germany"antique pocket balance, scales, mobile weights, vintage appliances

The photos all relate to the collection of Francis William (Dinky) DEAN BEM, VX93960 2nd AIF, 3472 1 RAR, 1943 - 1975. Refer Cat No 124.2 for his service details. (.1) The sign “6/58 ARA RQMS Course June 1958” ARA (Australian Regular Army) RQMS (Regimental Quarter Master Sergeant) Frank Dean is in 2nd row 1st on the right. (.2) Possibly the Officers and Senior NCO’s of 1 RAR in the late 1950’s. (.3) Some time in the 1960’s as many are wearing Vietnam ribbons. Frank Dean is 1st on the right 2nd row. (.4 - .6) “D Coy 1st Battalian of the Royal Australian Regiment”. Possibly taken in the late 1950’s. Frank Dean is in the 2nd row from bottom, 12th from the right. All photos are B & W. (.1) Large group of 25 soldiers in 3 rows with sign in front. (.2) Large group of 41 soldiers in 3 rows with building behind. (.3) Large group of 46 soldiers in 3 rows, gardens and car in background. (.4 - .6) Large group of soldiers in 3 rows with sign and flag in front.photography, military

Sports Clubs in Kew in the final decades of the 19th century and in the early 20th century were often umbrella organisations with facilities for a number of sports. Typically in Kew, this included teams in lawn bowls, tennis and croquet. The Kew Bowling Club was formed in 1880 while the privately owned Auburn Heights Recreation Club was opened in 1904. By 1998, the two Clubs decided to amalgamate at the Auburn Heights site in Barkers Road, forming the Kew Heights Sports Club. The combined club was itself taken over by the Melbourne Cricket Club in 2012 becoming MCC Kew Sports Club. In 2017 MCC Kew closed and its landholding was subsequently sold to Carey Baptist Grammar School. Both the Kew and Auburn Heights Clubs assembled important collections. These historically significant and large collections were donated to the Society in 2020. The collections include manuscripts, pictures, trophies, plans, honour boards etc. References Barnard FGA 1910, 'Sports and Pastimes' in Jubilee History of Kew Victoria: Its origin & progress 1803-1910. Chapman J & C 1999, The history of the Auburn Heights Recreation Club, 1904 to 1908. Reeve S 2012, City of Boroondara: Thematic Environmental History, p.216.The combined collections of the four sporting clubs making up the collection number hundreds of items that are historically significant locally. They are also significant to the sporting history of the greater Melbourne area and to the sports of lawn bowls and tennis in Australia in the 19th and 20th centuries. The collection illuminates two of the Victorian historic themes - 'Building community life' through forming community organisations and 'Shaping cultural and creative life' by participating in sport and recreation.Large wood and silver plate perpetual trophy shield awarded to the winner of the Victorian Bowls Association Champion Rink 1909-10.VICTORIAN BOWLING ASSOCIATION / CHAMPION RINK 1909-10 / WON BY AUBURN HEIGHTS BOWLING CLUB / DR TG RYAN LEADER, R FRANCIS KEEP NO 2, ALEX B? NO 3, AEHT HILLIER CAPTAINclubs - lawn bowls - kew (vic), auburn heights recreation club - barkers road - kew (vic), auburn heights recreation club - trophies

Black and white photographs of people sitting on horse drawn wagon. (2 copies, 1 Postcard size, 1 larger copy.) Signs on Wagon: "Peace with Victory", "Blood Bros Pty Ltd Famous Cakes & Pastry"Written on back of postcard copy: "Arthur Knee (driver), Arthur Blood, Edith (Mrs Gluth), Roy Blood (pastrycook), Jim Skerrett & Bob. Written on rear of backing sheet of large copy: "At 1918 victory celebrations on Ringwood oval. Oval now site of Eastland. 1. Right hand side 'Roy Blood' father of Thelma Wileman (Blood). 2. Probably Arthur Blood holding his only daghter Edith (later Edith Gluth) at back of photo. 3. Arthur Knee (driver). 4. Jim Skerrett (facing with little girl or boy, if a boy then could be Bob).

Travis Webber was born in South Australia in 1900. He died in 1968. He studied at the South Australian School of Arts where he went on to teach. Webber established himself as one of the Australia's most prolific landscape artists. His work is held in several large galleries.Bluestone building with a shingle roof. In foreground right is a wooden fence. A carriageway cuts through centre of building, and above this is a window filled in with corrugated iron. The right side of building has large cracks. A tree is growing against the building in image centre, and bushes at image left and right. Framed in wooden frame.Front: Travis Webber (brown paint, lower left) Back: Geelong Picture Framers, 211 Moorabool Street, Gelong. Ph: 97805 (blue ink stamp, lower centre).oil painting, greenmount, landscape, portland landscape

These large tubs had multiple uses including washing clothes or bathing infants or children when water was not connected to the laundry or home in the early 1900's. The water was recycled by pouring it on the garden or fruit trees. It was used for containing crop harvesting too.A large vintage round galvanised iron tub tapering slightly to the flat base. It is seamed on both sides, made from two sheets of iron. It has two handles riveted on the sides and an overhanging rim at the top. It has been painted cream coloured on the inside. There is a wide steel band around the base which has been soldered on.laundry equipment, wash tubs, household objects

Photograph of Stawell 1st Stawell Ranger Company members at Queen Elizabeth II Visit to Hamilton 1954. 2nd from Right Maureen LarkinLarge Black & White Photos of eight guide Rangers standing in front of a large group of guides Queen Elizabeth II Visit Hamilton 1954. 1st Stawell Rangers Company Hamilton 1954guides