Showing 10293 items matching "classism"
-
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Tram 1041 - set of two colour prints, Norm Cross, c1975
Set of 2 colour photographs by Norm Cross: Prints not dated. 1 - PCC tram 1041 in High St Preston showing Special - c1975 2 - ditto in River St Maribyrnong, also showing Special - c1976 The tram is on display at the Melbourne Tram Museum.Demonstrates the work of Norm Cross in photographing trams and his collection.Set of 2 colour prints.trams, tramways, tram 1041, pcc class, pcc 1041, high st preston, river st -
Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branch
Newspaper - Newspaper clipping, Robyn Riley, The forgotten heroine, Sunday May 20, 2012
Article about Estelle Lee Archer a WWI nurse who at the time of the article was in a forgotten grave in the New Cheltenham Cemetary. The article details how her great niece Margaret Leyden is asking the Office of Australian War Graves to restore and maintain the grave of this significant war nurse. The article also contains some biographical details of Estelle Lee Archer's service in WWI.Full page newspaper clipping with two large black and white photographs and four columns of text. The largest photograph is of an older woman sitting in a cemetary holding an old portrait photograph of a woman in a nurses uniform. Ther is also an old photograph of a woman in a nurses uniform standing behind a chair.estelle lee archer, wwi, ww1, world war one, royal red cross 2nd class, grave, office of australian war graves, margaret leyden -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, H.M.A.S. Stawell -- Corvette Class Escort Vessel used during WW2
H.M.A.S. Stawell Corvette Escort Vessel WW2 stawell -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Sign, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Tramcar number 254", 1924
Used by the MMTB to indicate to conductors and inspectors, the tramcar number. Placed on the driver's bulkhead, facing into the tram with one at either end of the tram. The tram body was built by James Moore of South Melbourne entering service in 9/1924. It was sold in 1979.Demonstrates the method of advising crews the tramcar number internally.Aluminium sheet rectangular, with screw holes in each corner painted with numbers, 2, 5 & 4.trams, tramways, tramcars, tram 254, w2 class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Souvenir - Fridge Magnet, Aluminium magnet, "I luv Aus", c2020
Set of two fridge magnets - titled "I Luv Aus" - one featuring Flinders St station and the other City Circle tram No. 998. Made by Aluminium MagnetDemonstrates a Souvenir featuring a Melbourne W class tram.Set of two plastic printed colour fridge magnets mounted onto a card within its plastic envelope for sale.trams, tramways, melbourne, fridge magnet, tram 998, flinders st station -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Souvenir - Photo Frame, "I luv Aus", c2020
Photo frame featuring a tram, Flinders St Station and the Arts Centre spire along with other buildings. The tram is W6 985, showing City route 16. Has the word Melbourne on the top. Demonstrates a Souvenir featuring a Melbourne W class tram.Metal - Pewter - Photo frame, within a cardboard and plastic case, glazed with a foldout stand.trams, tramways, melbourne, fridge magnet, tram 998, flinders st station -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Flag - Various - set of 11, 1990s
Set of 11 flags used on Melbourne trams to promote an event or a specific week. 1 - Racing chequered flag 660 x 340`- cotton with lable of Carroll and Richardson 2 - Moomba - 540 x 420 - cotton 3 - Heritage week - National Trust - 730 x 350 - linen 4 - Girl Guide week - 650 x 350 Nylon 5 - MS week - 690 x 330 - nylon - has Evan Evans lable 6 - Victoria 150 - Growing together - 1984 - 85 - 65- x 370 - nylon 7 - Anzac Appeal - 540 x 430 - nylon, has Evan Evans lable 8 - City of Melbourne - Melbourne City has more - 490 x 320 - nylon with Evan Evans lable 9 - National Red Nose Day - Friday 31st August - 730 x 325 - nylon - ditto 10 - Happy Birthday Melbourne - sponsored by Inter staffing services - 760 x 360 - nylon 11 - Play it safe - 540 x 410 - nylone +Demonstrates a set of various flags flown on Melbourne W class trams.Set of 11 flags - printed with sewn edging and fitted to a wooden dowel or pole.tramways, trams, flags -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Stewien, Ronald, A History of the South Australian Railways Volume 6 Mountains, Mikados and Pacifics, 2007
A history of the South Australian Railways steam locomotives, 600 class pacific, 500 class mountains and 700 class Mikados.index, ill, map, p.339.non-fictionA history of the South Australian Railways steam locomotives, 600 class pacific, 500 class mountains and 700 class Mikados.railroads -- south australia -- history., south australian railways -- history., -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, John Waterhouse, The Orchard School - The History of Toomuc Valley State School. No. 3034, 2003
This book has the History of the school with reminiscences from former students, Lists of teachers, Student Class lists and a timeline112 p.; 30 cmnon-fictionThis book has the History of the school with reminiscences from former students, Lists of teachers, Student Class lists and a timelineteachers 1894 - 1951, students 1914 - 1951 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Booklet, Orchard Grove Primary Grade 6 2014, 2014
Grade 6 2014 Graduation Class booklet and Graduation Program 17/12/201440 page plastic ringboundnon-fictionGrade 6 2014 Graduation Class booklet and Graduation Program 17/12/2014schools, orchard grove primary school no. 5285 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Badge, "W2 Tram", c1990
Demonstrates a tramcar badge of a W2 class tram.Metal badge - relief of a Melbourne W2 tram No. 331 with a green, cream and brown enamel painted areas. Has a pin clip on the rear. Tram has route No. 8 and destination of City. No manufacturer details. See Reg Item 5917 for possibly a tie clip featuring the same tram. Two copies held - second without the clip.trams, tramways, badges, w2 class, route 8, souvenirs, tram 331 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Sign, James Moore & Sons, "Built by JAMES MOORE & SONS Ppty Ltd, 1920's
Used by the company on the tramcar bodies it built for the MMTB in the 1920's. Second copy marked on rear "Ex W2 268"Yields information about the construction of W class trams.Builders Plate, sign - pressed brass sheet with burnished background around the raised letters - "Built by JAMES MOORE & SONS Ppty Ltd. City Rd. South Melbourne". Has screws holes in each corner. Two copies held.Has on the rear in black text pen "265"trams, tramways, signs, tramcars, tramcar bodies, james moore, new trams, w2 class, tram 268, tram 265 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - Gertrude Perry Collection - Invoice from Peter F. Wade
Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her singing skills were recognized at an early age. She later sang with local choirs and sang on radio. She was involved with the Bendigo Operatic Society for many years. Gertrude began her working life in sales. After studying book keeping she worked at the Bendigo Ordnance Factory during WW2 and then worked for local solicitors and accountants. Gertrude was involved with many community and sporting organizations.Invoice from Peter F. Wade for an AWA 23-inch TV purchased on higher purchase for 209 pounds nineteen shillings, by Miss G. E. Perry on 8/3/1963. Gertrude Perry Collection. physical culture class, fitness, exercise -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - Gertrude Perry Collection - Bendigo Cup programme 1957
Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her singing skills were recognized at an early age. She later sang with local choirs and sang on radio. She was involved with the Bendigo Operatic Society for many years. Gertrude began her working life in sales. After studying book keeping she worked at the Bendigo Ordnance Factory during WW2 and then worked for local solicitors and accountants. Gertrude was involved with many community and sporting organizations.Bendigo Jockey Club Cup Meeting Bendigo Cup programme Wednesday Nov 20 1957; for seven races including Epsom Cup at 2:25 pm and Bendigo Cup at 2:45 pm Program Price two shillings. Gertrude Perry Collection.physical culture class, fitness, exercise -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - Gertrude Perry Collection - Miscellaneous card
Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her singing skills were recognized at an early age. She later sang with local choirs and sang on radio. She was involved with the Bendigo Operatic Society for many years. Gertrude began her working life in sales. After studying book keeping she worked at the Bendigo Ordnance Factory during WW2 and then worked for local solicitors and accountants. Gertrude was involved with many community and sporting organizations.Miscellaneous card with Miss perry's address. Printed light beige card. Gertrude Perry Collection.physical culture class, fitness, exercise -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Badge - W6 class tram 977, Tramway Museum Society of Victoria (TMSV), c1990
Badge made for sale to enthusiasts.Demonstrates a badge featuring a W6 class tram.Metal badges - relief of a Melbourne W6 977 with a green, yellow and grey roof scheme. with an enamel gloss finish with a sprung tie clip on the rear. Tram has route No. 77. Brass base with the name "Badge'RS" on the rear. Two copies held.trams, tramways, badges, w6 class, souvenirs, route 77, tram 977 -
Bacchus Marsh & District Historical Society
Book, Legends from Bensons Valley
The writer and novelist Frank Hardy spent most of his childhood and early adulthood in Bacchus Marsh. This collection of short stories is inspired by his early years in the town of Bacchus Marsh in the 1930s. The collection contains 13 stories. Many of the these stories depict the poverty and struggles of working class people during the great economic depression of the 1930s. The setting is fictionalized as 'Benson's Valley' but to anyone familiar with the town Bacchus Marsh this location is clearly the setting for these stories and some of the characters are based upon Bacchus Marsh people Hardy knew at the time.Printed book. Hardback. 248 pages. Citation: Hardy, Frank, London, T. Werner Laurie, 1963. BDMHS Location: AR/SU62/SafefictionThe writer and novelist Frank Hardy spent most of his childhood and early adulthood in Bacchus Marsh. This collection of short stories is inspired by his early years in the town of Bacchus Marsh in the 1930s. The collection contains 13 stories. Many of the these stories depict the poverty and struggles of working class people during the great economic depression of the 1930s. The setting is fictionalized as 'Benson's Valley' but to anyone familiar with the town Bacchus Marsh this location is clearly the setting for these stories and some of the characters are based upon Bacchus Marsh people Hardy knew at the time.frank hardy 1917-1994, bacchus marsh writers -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Memorabilia, Warrant Officer Class 11 Kevin 'Dasher' Arthur Wheatley
Dark timber framed, burgundy, matt board box display of VC winner WO 11 Kevin 'Dasher' Arthur Wheatley. Displays Warrant Officers' peaked cap, L & R sleeves with insignia & cloth badges of AATTV, AMF, rank, photograph & citation. eleven (replica) medals, four badges & a brass plaque.Brass plaque "WO 11 Kevin 'Dasher' Arthur Wheatley, VC 29890. Australian Army Training Team Vietnam. Royal Australian Infantry.medals, vietnam., victoria cross, aattv, wo ka wheatley -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - L class 102 soon after commissioning, c1921
Photograph of L 106 soon after commissioning. Has the M&MTB on the side of the trams and four doorways as ordered by the PMTT. Prior to fitting the standard destination boxes and removing one of the doorways. Elsternwick Post Office in the background. See Keith's notes on the rear of the photograph for more information. See Reg Item 5251 for a better image from a copy negative. Printed on Kodak Paper.Yields infomation about L class tram 106, soon after its commissioning by the MMTBBlack and White Photograph with notes on the rear.On rear in ink a description - see image i2 and KSK number "S-A-133"trams, tramways, pmtt, l class, new tramcars, mmtb, tram 106 -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, The Misses Barry's Private Music Class, circa 1905
The Barry sisters ran a private music school at their home in Cumberland Street in Linton, near the present-day Catholic Presbytery. (The Catholic Church bought the land for the Presbytery from the Barry family.) The photograph is dated by the estimated age of Jessie Blurton, one of the pupils in the photgraph, who was born in 1890 and appears to be fifteen or sixteen in the photograph. Back row, L-R: Ivy Morgan, Gertie Lewis, Kitty Burke, Lily Hogan, Cassie McBeath. Centre row: Jessie Blurton, Dorrie Spence, Ivy Angus, Roger O'Beirne, Vera Forsyth, Kathleen O'Beirne, Bertha Nicholls, Elsie Egan, Lizzie Burke. Front row: Miss Gertrude Barry, two Godden boys, Gordon Bennett, Frank O'Beirne, Arthur Angus, Myrtle Bolte, Eileen Kelly, Pauline O'Beirne, Miss Dora Barry.Black and white copy of original photograph, which shows Dora and Gertrude Barry with a group of their music pupils, posed for a photograph outside a timber building.Names of pupils inscribed on the back of the photograph.dora barry, gertrude barry, misses barry's private music school -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - Gertrude Perry Collection - Reg V. Brock brochure
Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her singing skills were recognized at an early age. She later sang with local choirs and sang on radio. She was involved with the Bendigo Operatic Society for many years. Gertrude began her working life in sales. After studying book keeping she worked at the Bendigo Ordnance Factory during WW2 and then worked for local solicitors and accountants. Gertrude was involved with many community and sporting organizations.Reg V. Brock of Bendigo three-part brochure for prints and framing. Studio at View Point P. O. Box 132, phone Bgo. 1888. Advertising and pricing brochure for photographic work and framing with beige light card with brown printing. Gertrude Perry Collection.Miss G. Perry on outer coverphysical culture class, fitness, exercise -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - Gertrude Perry Collection - Wedding invitation
Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her singing skills were recognized at an early age. She later sang with local choirs and sang on radio. She was involved with the Bendigo Operatic Society for many years. Gertrude began her working life in sales. After studying book keeping she worked at the Bendigo Ordnance Factory during WW2 and then worked for local solicitors and accountants. Gertrude was involved with many community and sporting organizations.Wedding invitation from Mrs. M. Macdougall to Miss Gertrude Perry for the wedding of her daughter Jean Catherine to John David A. Munro, Saturday 3rd October 1945. Wedding at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Myers Street, Bendigo with the reception at Favaloro's Pall Mall. RS|VP 12th October. Multi-fold invitation. Gertrude Perry Collection.physical culture class, fitness, exercise -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - Gertrude Perry Collection - Bendigo Jockey Club, Press Card
Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her singing skills were recognized at an early age. She later sang with local choirs and sang on radio. She was involved with the Bendigo Operatic Society for many years. Gertrude began her working life in sales. After studying book keeping she worked at the Bendigo Ordnance Factory during WW2 and then worked for local solicitors and accountants. Gertrude was involved with many community and sporting organizations.Gertrude Perry Collection - Bendigo Jockey Club, Press Card, Wednesday November 20th 1957. Green card with attached green cord. Card notes representing 3130(!!) and stamped 25 on rear of card. Gertrude Perry Collection.Rear stamped 25.physical culture class, fitness, exercise -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - Gertrude Perry Collection - The Stewardship Campaign Committee invitation
Gertrude Perry was born in California Gully in 1917. Her singing skills were recognized at an early age. She later sang with local choirs and sang on radio. She was involved with the Bendigo Operatic Society for many years. Gertrude began her working life in sales. After studying book keeping she worked at the Bendigo Ordnance Factory during WW2 and then worked for local solicitors and accountants. Gertrude was involved with many community and sporting organizations.The Stewardship Campaign Committee of the Golden Square Methodist Church invitation to a Loyalty Dinner Tues. 19th November (year not specified) to be held at the Bendigo City Hall. Gilt edged pale green invitation. Gertrude Perry Collection.physical culture class, fitness, exercise -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Flag - Various - set of 12, 1990s
Set of 12 flags used on Melbourne trams to promote an event or a specific week. 1 - Red Shield appeal - 700mm x 330mm - cotton 2 - Bike Week - 600 x 300 - Nylon 3 - VFL 80th anniversary - 1897 -1977 - 600 x 320 - cotton 4 - Council of Adult Education 50th Anniversary, 770 x 330 - nylon - has Evans Evans lable 5 - Citizens Advice Bureau - 540 x 440 - nylon 6 - VFL Grand Final - 600 x 390 - nylon 7 - Royal Show - -650 x 420 - nylon 8 - Spring Racing Carnival - 7800 x 360 - nylon - has Evan Evans lable 9 - Fabulous Fashion - National Gallery of Victoria - 700 x 350 - cotton 10 - Moomba - 630 x 350 - cotton 11 - Peter Mac Week - May 9-15 - 530 x 290 nylon 12 - Carry On Appeal - 640 x 430 - nylonDemonstrates a set of various flags flown on Melbourne W class trams.Set of 12 flags - printed with sewn edging and fitted to a wooden dowel or pole.tramways, trams, flags -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, Morteza Ali, Staring at Death
The graphic story of Morteza Ali, fleeing death after his family were murdered by the Taliban in Afghanistan, traversing three continents, suffering starvation, imprisonment, and fear of death, with much of his journey on foot, arriving in UK after a one year trek, his rise to First Class cricket, and his final journey to Australia. (back cover)non-fictionThe graphic story of Morteza Ali, fleeing death after his family were murdered by the Taliban in Afghanistan, traversing three continents, suffering starvation, imprisonment, and fear of death, with much of his journey on foot, arriving in UK after a one year trek, his rise to First Class cricket, and his final journey to Australia. (back cover)taliban, afghanistan, narre warren south cricket club -
Narre Warren and District Family History Group
Book, Sarah Dutton, A mother's narrative, 2015
To her daughter Marianne Stocks (nee Dutton), great great grandmother of Rob Wilson. Tracing one upper class family's struggles as they lose their fortune in England 1794-1844non-fictionTo her daughter Marianne Stocks (nee Dutton), great great grandmother of Rob Wilson. Tracing one upper class family's struggles as they lose their fortune in England 1794-1844sarah dutton -
Broadmeadows Historical Society & Museum
Photograph - School Photograph, Jacana Primary School, Jacana Primary School, Broadmeadows, 1984, Grade 2 & 3, 1984
This 1984 photo shows Grades 2 and 3 at Jacana Primary School, once located in Melbourne’s northern suburbs. The school, now closed and demolished, served the local community for decades. This image offers a nostalgic glimpse into a bygone era of local education and childhood in Jacana.This 1984 photograph of Grades 2 and 3 at Jacana Primary School captures a moment in the educational and social history of Melbourne’s northern suburbs. As the school no longer exists, the image holds historical value, preserving the memory of a once-vital community institution and its students.Colour photograph on matte paper.White Label: PH-4471 Blue Label: PH-5189 Brown Label: See attached Sheet 1jacana primary school, education, class photograph, 1984, d. stanton, s. phillips, h. nagten, a. gough, c. hennessy, r. perceval, t. gray, l. ziervogel, s. gibbon, l. bailey, t. narman, b. wehbe, l. manson, d. scarffe, m. tiernan, m. miller, a. andre-janz, t. blythe, t. ponicwaz, i. szuhai, h. alderman, k. muscat, j. cilia, n. urlich, s. paniewaz, grade 2 & 3 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, Herald Sun, "Great works off track", 28/3/2000
Article written by Kate Herbert of the Herald Sun about Mirka Mora's angel tram, W2 243 part of the 1978 Transporting Art project, and the other associated artists, the sale of them, their painting, and demise including the Peter Corrigan tram - Mother Knows. Includes a photo of the front of the tram in Mt Eliza by Norm Oorloof.Yields information about Mirka Mora Transporting Art tramNewspaper part - page 50 from the Herald Sun 26/3/2000.transporting art, tram 243, w2 class, mirka mora -
Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Crow, Lindsay, Locomotive Profile South Australian Railways Narrow Gauge 400 class, 2004
A photographic profile of the 400 class 4-8-2 2-8-4 Garratts on the South Australian Railways 3'6" narrow gauge.ill, p48.non-fictionA photographic profile of the 400 class 4-8-2 2-8-4 Garratts on the South Australian Railways 3'6" narrow gauge.400 class garratts - south australia - history, locomotives - south australia - history