Electric fans were used for cooling rooms prior to air conditioning.This fan was used by S.E.C.V. office workers working on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. Small electric swivel fan. This heavy black metal fan has 4 curved 'wings' covered by protecting wire consisting of 2 wire rings joined by 6 curved pieces of wire covering the sides and front. Attached to the motor that can swivel and to the base is a black rubber covered electric cord. The base forms a stand with a control knob for speed and swivel options. On a plaque: Menominee / Fan Motor / 55182591 Serial No. 200 volts / ACC current 6 cycles / Menominee Electric Mfg. Co. / Menominee ..? Control knob: 0,1,2,3 along slotelectric fan; state electricity commission of victoria; kiewa hydro electric scheme; office furniture

Electric fans were used for cooling rooms prior to air conditioning.This portable fan was used on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme by office workers.Green metal swivel fan with base, motor and 4 cream angled 'wings' covered by 3 wire rings connected by 6 pieces of curved wire that cover the blades at the side and front. An electric grey rubber cord is attached. There is a lever in the base for moving from 'off to 1.2.or 3' (but no marks to indicate these positions.)Base: "Elcon Fan / Made in Australia"electric fan; state electricity commission of victoria; office equipment; kiewa hydro electric scheme;

Road construction works on Brougham Street prior to sealing, outside No. 21.Colour photographbrougham street, eltham, road construction, streets

The site for Greensborough Swimming Pool prior to development. The Pool opened in 1964.Digital copy of colour photograph. greensborough swimming pool

Prior to demolition Earls Court, displaying 'Whelan the Wrecker is here' signcolour photograph unmountedEarls Court. Whelan the wrecker is here. On back: Upper Esplanade is here.

A gathering of Slovenians at the refugee camp in Italy, Latina prior to sailing to AustraliaSlovenians Moving on from the camp in Latina, Italy to a new future in AustraliaBlack and white photo slovenians in latina, slovenian association melbourne

Currency souvenired from Iraq prior to the fall of Saddam Hussein's regime.Two 250 Dinars bank notes from Iraq. On one side there is an effigy of Saddam Hussein. Colours are red, purple and blue."Central Bank of Iraq / Two Hundred Fifty Dinars" Arabic writing.saddam hussein, iraq, iraqi currency, money

Shows cab stand outside Town Hall. Prior to establishment of gardens.ballarat town hall, sturt street, cab rank, vehicles, streetscape

Switches from HMAS Canberra taken prior to scuttling in October 2009Ex HMAS Canberra was the first ex naval vessel to be scuttled off Barwon Heads to form an artificial reef and to facilitate recreational diving.3 Marine Alarm Switches on metal frame; General, Unknown usage, Collision AlarmContact Type S-2JRM3A-2switches, navy ships, hmas canberra

Of especial interest as it shows the street crossing prior to the installation of the present roundabout.Clear photograph of an early fire-fighting appliance.Good condition for a print taken in 1997merryweather fire engine., fire-fighter's uniform., horse-drawn appliance., festival procession., early fire-fighting equipment.

Of especial interest as it shows the street crossing prior to the installation of the present roundabout.Good condition for a print taken in 1997learmonth street hill., traffic on midland highway., mount buninyong., steep hill with traffic.

Of especial interest as it shows the street crossing prior to the installation of the present roundabout.Good condition for a print taken in 1997union jack reserve., locomotive mine site., commemorative plaque for mining accident that took place in 1930.

ticketDemonstrates a range of daily tickets used by Bendigo Tramways.Assorted Bendigo Tramway tickets. Range of tickets covering Bendigo sections. Tickets printed in black ink on paper of various colors. Tickets known as flimsies. Bendigo Tramways Workman's Weekly tickets x 3. Printed on card, with a value between 1/- and 3/-. On two of these tickets the destination Hallam St., has been crossed out and Lake Weeroona written by hand. Change of destination from Hallam St. to Lake Weeroona on two of the three Workman's Weekly tickets. New destination written by hand. Same two tickets have the note "used prior to 28th Feb 27" written in blue ink by hand. tickets, tramways, esco

WW1 example of Australian ManufacturingWW1 example of Australian manufacturingThe bayonet was designed at the Lithgow Small Arms factory in Australia starting around 1913, just prior to WWI. The Lithgow 1907 Bayonet would become Australia’s staple weapon along with it’s counter part, the Enfield No1 Mark III rifle. The wood on the hilts is often referred to as furniture and then starting around 1916 Queensland Mapleread moreScabbard on the reverse marking stating MANGROVITE 43. Wooden Hilt has no visible markings. Hilt of the bayonet one side is stamped Lithcow 3 '21 over a crest of a six pointed star and a shield which encapules 1907 /1. The pommel also contains a button locking release from the rifle slide mount.wooden handle, leather scabbard

Photographs (18 off) from the collection of Sergeant R. K. Churches, service number VX34599, of the Australian Army 2/9th Field Ambulance Unit. These monochrome photographs were possibly taken by Churches at Bonegilla, Victoria prior to his unit embarking for Singapore in February 1941 (during World War 2). (refer item 00320)

At the Ballarat Technology Park (BTP) the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship enables techno-driven businesses to thrive and prosper, in a dynamic and supportive environment. This fast evolving precinct encourages and supports the development of emerging and existing technology-oriented enterprises. Currently, more than 30 enterprises are located at the Park, including IBM, State Revenue Office, Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority, Primary Health Care and others. The Park's ideal location on the outskirts of Ballarat provides great lifestyle opportunities as well as having the convenience of being close to Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo and Western Victoria. The BTP is a prestigious 29 hectare site set in a park-like environment, 7km from the thriving regional city of Ballarat. It is easily accessible from Melbourne, Geelong and Bendigo. Adjacent to Federation University's Mt Helen Campus, the BTP is ideally situated to support innovative technology-based enterprises grow and prosper. Enterprises can access skilled graduates through the University, as well as take advantage of the applied, academic and research knowledge available. BTP has been successfully supporting and fostering industry, innovation and job creation since 1995.Colour photograph of four men are seated at a low round table viewing design development drawings of the Greenhill Enterprise Centre prior to commencing documentation for tender purposes. They are Alan Webb (University of Ballarat Director, Buildings and Grounds), Professor David James (University of Ballarat Vice Chancellor), Michael Vincent (architect) and James Crisp (architect).ballarat technology park, university of ballarat., greenhill enterprise centre

Copy of photo: image shows marching troops, guns on shoulders, marching around Alexandra Fountain. Annotation: A.I.F. troops parade through Bendigo - rounding the fountain - Pall Mall Bendigo, on their way up the View St. Hill to the Queen Elizabeth ground for their 'passing out parade' prior to embarkation for overseas service. C. 1940.organisation, government, army, army, alexandra fountain, bendigo

Sepia photo of Mrs STOREY greengrocer, confectioner, fruiterer shop at 42 Ingles St. The photo is prior to 1887. Louisa STOREY nee COWAN is standing on the front step. In 1886 her husband, John STOREY, died and in 1887 she remarried, to Henry COGGIN, and the shop became "Coggins". The shop was later enlarged and a photo is at 2461.jpgbuilt environment - commercial, families, louisa cowan storey coggin

Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Wednesday, April 7, 2004. Enlisted: trooper Harold Berry was 18 when he enlisted at Bendigo on October 9, 1914. He is pictured here prior to embarking for overseas duties. Harold served in Egypt at Gallipoli and in France with the 13th Light horse Regiment. He survived the war.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Six colour photos showing the former St Martins Anglican Church & Hall prior to relocation in July 1995 from Belgrave South School, where they had been use as part of the school's Out Of School Hours Program to Belgrave Heights where they became the premises of Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society. The school site was their original position.

Yields information and has a strong association with the people in the photograph, possibly at the time of closure of the SEC operated system.Glass negative mounted in a three side metal holder - seven drivers/conductors and a young lady in the fashion for the time standing in front of tram 43, possibly at the City Loop, 1971, probably just prior to closure. Cap Numbers: 41 13 59? 24 38 Photo by Harvey Studios. Photo from the collection of Lilian Butler.trams, tramways, personnel, sturt st

Set of seven colour proof sheets and original print reproductions prior to making the printing films for BTPS book "Ballarat's Heritage Tramway". Each of the pages of the book have been laid out, though the centre pages vary to the actual printed work, on a sheet and contained within a folder "Exposure", except the all black and white sheets.btps, btm, history

Set of three colour photographs of testing the installation of screw spikes in the depot trackwork prior to the Wendouree Parade trackwork. Photos taken on 8/3/2003, printed on AGFA paper. 2554.1 - Gary Wood, John Shaw and Alan Snowball as a group. 2554.2 - Screwing a spike in with motorised impact tool. 2554.3 - Using an electric impact tool.trackwork, screw spikes, depot fan

35mm slide, square format mounted in a "Kodak " cardboard slide mount with Kodak logos and printing of the two SEC Ballarat crew standing in front of No. 31, prior to running out at the depot, tram has the destination of Victoria St. Possibly the last day of Victoria St - Taken 23/8/1971 - the last Sunday of full operations? Has date of "Sep 71" and "12" stamped onto the slide.tramways, trams, crews, ballarat, sec crews, personnel, depot, tram 31

Set of four colour photographs taken on 21/4/2004 of the pouring of the slab between the two Bungaree storage sheds to form the COTMA store. Photographs taken by Carolyn Dean. .1 - the boxing, mesh etc prior to the pour. .2 - Delivering the mix. .3 - John Phillips finishing off the slab. .4 - The finished slab.On rear of each photo in ink, "21/4/04", "Photo by Carolyn Dean"bungaree, btm, storage

Printed illustration on light weight card, of Bendigo No. 10. Printed by Stephen Watson, as Card No. 124. Photo by L. Crow. Photo taken late 1950's or early 1960 prior to the application of dash canopy lighting and warning stripes. Photo in Mitchell St. Bendigo, with an advertisement for Astor Radio in the background. Tram has the destination of Eaglehawk.trams, tramways, bendigo

Yields information the appearance and details about 27 at the Sebastopol terminus in the late 1950's.Digital scan from the Ben Parle collection of SEC No. 27 at the Sebastopol terminus, with the pole turned and ready for the trip back to Lydiard St North. Photo 1950's or early 1960 prior to introduction of dash canopy lighting. Has the houses either side of the street in view. Photo received with the Ben Parle slides 09/2004. trams, tramways, sebastopol, tram 27

Yields information the appearance and details about No. 30 and the Albert St road crossing in the late 1950's, in particular the road surface and the buildings.Digital scan from the Ben Parle collection of SEC No. 30 crossing Albert St Sebastopol, with the destination of Sebastopol - in particular the road surface and the buildings. Photo 1950's or early 1960 prior to introduction of dash canopy lighting. Has the houses either side of the street in view. Photo received with the Ben Parle slides 09/2004. trams, tramways, sebastopol, albert st, tram 30