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Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Typewriter - Barlock
The Bar Lock typewriter is a patented design by the inventor and lawyer Charles Spiro in 1888. The keys are easily recognised and well spaced. Used by the typists working in the office for the State Electricity Commission of Victoria during the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric SchemeLarge, heavy black typewriter with white letters on the keys. Green matt finish with gold printing. c 1921 Model 22?Bar-Lock / Manufactured by / Bar-Lock Typewriter Co. Nottingham England/Supplied by / Richard Williams Pty Ltd. 193/197 King St. Melbourne At the back in gold print: "Serial / Number' rest too hard to read. typewriter, bar-lock, office equipment -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Photograph, AIF, C Squadron 8th Light Horse Regiment, abt 1918
Black & white photo, 195 x 147 mm, of C Squadron 8th Light Horse Regiment. Squadron is formed up by troops. Three tents and a long line of camels in background.Stamp on back: Official Photograph AIF in Egypt Copyright Reservedphoto, 8 light horse, ww1 -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Photograph, Australian Lighthorseman, abt 1915
Large black & white photograph of mounted Australian Lighthorseman. Soldier is wearing WW1 uniform, with 4 Light Horse colour patch. He is holding aq .303" rifle. Photo is in wooden frame with glass front On brass plate: "No 1008 Tpr E H T Cross C Squadron 4th L H Regt" Nothing written on backtrooper cross, 4th light horse -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Photograph, Light Horse Men at the Sphinx, 1914
Black & white photo of six mounted Light Horse men with the Sphinx behind them.On back is written: 'AT GIZA EGYPT EGYPT LATE 1914" and ' LEFT TO RIGHT Private M N Turner No 192 KIA Gallipoli 7/8/15. Private John (Jack) MERAE 72 1 LHR. DOW 15/8/15. No 518 Private later Lt B P George Meredith KIA Charge at Beersheba 31/10/17. Cpl C Murrell 144 RT Aust 15/11/15. Pte T G Inglis 122 4LH KIA Gallipoli 3/8/15. Pte W Smith 188 4 LH KIA Gallipoli 6/8/15light horse, egypt, ww1 -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Coverall AFV Crewman, 1962
Uniform item previously on issue to the RegimentKnown as a "tank suit". One piece black cotton overall. Slide fastener down front. Two pockets on chest, one fitted with gathered material to make holders for map marking and other pens. Two pockets on thighs. Small pocket below waist line to hold field dressing. Two internal side pockets. Fitted internally with braces for extracting casualty from vehicle. Internal draw cord at waist. Fitted with epaulettes.CGCF Size 2 1962 User label marked C Ruleclothing, uniform, armoured corps -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Book - English Reader, Victorian Readers Seventh Book, 1940
This is a form 1 or year 7 English book used for reading. This book would have been used in all schools over Victoria. It consists of assorted stories and poems. It has 242 pagesThis has social and historical significance as it shows what students of the Kiewa Valley in the 1940's were reading in form 1 or in todays year 7. It was donated by the Davies family from Tawonga, and therefore has good interpretive capacity as it is part of a set of readers for primary and high school students. It is also good for research as comparative tool to see what students learn now compaired to the 1940'sThe book has a red material cover with black writing on the front cover and spine. It has the logo on the Education Department of Victoria in black on front cover. Also has Second edition at bottom of front cover. Inside cover has the name G Davies Form 1abook, victorian, davies, education-department-of-victoria, reader, year-seven, form-one -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Book - Ledger Commercial, Ledger No 5, Commenced Jan 1st 1897, circa 1890's
Historically this ledger not only details the legible hand writing of this era but also the day to day commercial activity in this region. The neatness and the diligence of those who were required to pen the information was a requirement by all who were in commercial trade. Emphasis on neatness was ingrained in students at a young age. This era was well before general typewriters and computers. Generally all students of commerce required an accuracy in writing and arithmetic. Neatness and order were a selection requirement This item clearly identifies the Kiewa Valley as having a substantial financial hub to accommodate the various commercial enterprises within a rural environment Circa 1880's. Although Kiewa Valley had mining, agriculture, cattle and sheep it was also composed of a mixed society, encompassing all levels of society at that period. It identifies some family farming history in the specific year of 1897Leather reinforced corner covers and spine. Remaining book front and back covers are protected by blue weaved cloth. The covers are very thick cardboard, in layers. Missing front index pages C,E - 0,Q,T,U,V,XSpine of book marked in faded golden print "Ledger". First page in hand writing "Ledger No. 5" and underneath handwritten "Commenced Jan 1st !897" After the index pages each page (double sided) has a page number stamped in black and is 6mm highledger, early bookkeeping, local history, commerce circa 1890 -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photograph Tournapull, Tournapull C Scraper/Single Bucket, circa 1950
The machinery in this photo shows a Tournapull C earth moving machine, one of many during this period Circa 1950 - 1960s when hydro electricity powered turbines were being constructed in both the Victoria and New South Wales Alps. This was Australia's answer to a non polluting supply of electricity for a fast growing city population. It was at this time that air pollution from coal powered furnaces was becoming more and more under attack by health authorities.This item is part of a visual account of the construction of dams and hydro electricity facilities during the early 1950s. It was the beginning of the environmental push not to allow the degrading of Australian Alpine regions. Air pollution of the major cities and the increase in power demands of both industries and population within them required an alternative pollution free alternative electricity supply. These for runners of Hydro electricity generators required both large supplies of machinery and human resources. This construction phase within the region brought not only tradesmen but also unskilled workers to an area which had mainly had farming and mining activities. It was the catalyst for the creation of the smaller towns/villages e.g. Bogong Village, Mount Beauty and Bright.Black and white photograph on Kodak Xtralite II paper.(gloss)paper marking on back Kodak Xtralite II papermining, hydro electricity, victorian alps, construction camps, earth moving machines, secv -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Book - Ready Reckoner, The Express Ready Reckoner, circa 1920s
This item was produced for commercial shops and other traders in a period, 1800 to the 1950s. They were used because they were extremely cost effective, speedy, easy to learn and simple to use. It was also at a time before pocket calculators and electric cash tills were produced. The reckoners were a fast and accurate accounting book for a ever increasing bulk purchasing industry. These reckoners were at the start of a business principle "time is money" The reckoner was also looked upon as a way of reducing staff errors in the calculation field. This reckoner was highly valued to a rural industry in the Kiewa Valley because of the bulk produce being bought and sold here. Produce such as milk, tobacco, cattle, timber and fruits relied on weights and quantities calculation for cost pricing. Electrical machines were not of use in "the field or paddock" where important price negotiations took place. For a successful business to keep going accuracy was upper most to producers. It was still a time where honest transactions built reputations and tardiness ruined them. It was a time when a producer's word was his bond and a gentleman's handshake was as good as a contract. This attitude lasted a lot longer in rural regions than in the city. A producer's reputation was based on face to face negotiations and honesty.This hard cover book (blue in colour) contains 210 pages of black numbers and headings on light yellow pages (aged). The numbers refer to calculations of per unit price of goods and percentages.Top of front cover "Inglis Reckoners" underneath "The 'Express' Ready Reckoner", underneath "with All the Pence up to 1(pound symbol), Interest, Wages, Discount, Tables Etc." The spine: The Express Ready Reckoner with all the pence up to 1 (pound symbol) Interest Wages Discount Tables &c." underneath " The Express Series Vol 1" at the bottom of spine "Gall & Inglis"inlis, ready reckoner, imperial calculations -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photograph of Pretty Valley Workers Camp*, Pretty Valley Camp, circa 1949
Erection of staff quarters at Pretty Valley was completed in April, 1947 and accommodation for construction workers commenced in 1948 but suspended on 11th May for winter and resumed on 9th November. Construction of this camp was completed in 1949. A large dam was proposed at this site but was never constructed. Instead a small diversion dam was built which diverts water either to Rocky Valley Dam or to McKay Creek Power Station.An historical record of the type of accommodation provided for workmen during the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Scheme during the 1940's/50's.A black and white photograph of Pretty Valley Camp, c 1949. Dead trees are in the foreground, on both the left and right side of the photograph and a small snow gum is evident. There are camp huts and a much larger building behind these, possibly a workshop, and power poles are evident bringing electricity to the site.Handwritten in blue ink on back of photograph "Pretty Valley Camp. 5600 ft. above sea level".pretty valley, dam, water, workmen, camp -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Brinkkotter property, Research, c.1940s
Photograph includes Frank Dawes, Ron Orford, Bill Moore, horse drawn cart and dog at the Brinkkkotter property, ResearchBlack and white reproduction photograph of Frank Dawes, Ron Orford and Bill Moore with horse and cart, Brinkkotter property, Researchresearch, frank dawes, ron orford, bill moore, horse and cart, brinkkotter -
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Photograph, Montmorency Tennis Club, c.1941, 1941c
Thomas John Kent (b. 1/9/18, d. 13/3/1998) married Florence Janet Hughes (b. 5/1/1921, d. 24/3/2011) on 15/11/1941. In the 1943 Electoral Roll they were recorded living at Watson St, McLeod and in 1949 at Mt. View Road, Montmorency. (Information gathered from Ancestry.com sources). Based on this data, the date of this photograph is estimated to be c. 1941 not 1927 as originally noted, which was the date that the Montmorency Tennis Club was established.Black & white photograph of eight individuals from Montmorency Tennis Club including Jack and Florrie Kent, c.1941"Montmorency Tennis Club c.1927 Jack Kent Florrie Kenttennis club, jack kent, montmorency, florrie kent -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Montmorency Tennis Club, c.1941, 1941c
Black & white photograph of three women from Montmorency Tennis Club; Florrie Kent in centre, c.1941tennis club, montmorency, florrie kent -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Business card, Plenty Bridge Hotel, c.1930s-c.1940s
... advertisements c. aarons bridges Black and white photograph Business card ...Business card for Plenty Bridge Hotel, C. Aarons, licensee, c.1930s-c.1940sBlack and white photographlower plenty, hotels, plenty bridge hotel, advertisements, c. aarons, bridges -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Russell Yeoman, Warrandyte Bridge, c.1970, 1970c
Black and white photograph of Warrandyte Bridge over Yarra River c.1970warrandyte, yarra river, bridges -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Russell Yeoman, Wilson Road Bridge, Wattle Glen, c.1970, 1970c
Black and white photograph Cross Ref: 00050 (print) and 01897-25 (negative)bridges, bridge, wattle glen, wilson road -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Lower Plenty Basketball Team, c.1935, 1935c
Black and white photograph copy of an original image of Lower Plenty Girls Basketball team, c.1935basketball, netball, sports, lower plenty -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Shire of Eltham War Memorial, Memorial Park, Garden Hill, Eltham-Yarra Glen Road, Kangaroo Ground, c.1936
Showing front angle view of tower and old fire watchbox on top On November 11th 1926 the Shire of Eltham War Memorial Tower at Kangaroo Ground was opened. It is regarded as one of Melbourne’s most outstanding lookout towers. It commands a magnificent 360 degree panorama from Kinglake across the Diamond Valley to Macedon and the You Yangs. It is built on a peak which was once a volcano, 237 metres above sea level. After World War one a memorial cairn was erected on the site, and in 1925 a committee of public-minded citizens began to plan for a tower. Many generous donations of material and money were forthcoming so that in 1926 the Governor General Lord Stonehaven was able to unveil the plaque before a crowd of 500 people There was some concern in the 1960s when the Forests Commission wanted to build a firespotters cabin on the top. At first R.S.L. branches opposed the idea, but it was realised that this use could combine with its use as a tourist attraction, and would ensure its maintenance for the future. Today the Kangaroo Ground tower provides one of the best views around Melbourne and is a fitting memorial to those who died in two world wars. From: Historic items for Diamond Valley Community Radio September 1990 (EDHS collection) On November 8th, 1951, the memorial was re-dedicated by the Governor of Victoria, Sir Dallas Brooks with the addition of the names of men from the Shire of Eltham who fell in the Second World War. Further wreaths were added subsequent to this image in time for the 2001 Reembrance Day service to commemorate the men from th shire who had fallen in the Malayan, Korean, Borneo and Vietnam campaigns.Black and white photograph showing front angle view of tower and old watchbox on topgarden hill, kangaroo ground, kangaroo ground memorial, memorial park, shire of eltham war memorial tower, war memorial -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, House extension, 6 (Lot 7) Bird Street, Eltham, c.1963, 1963c
Three black and white photographs of 1960s house extension at 6 Bird Street, Eltham 1. West side extension added. Built by Allan Giles. Dug holes for stumps, inspected by Council prior to photograph. Allan had his own plumber and electrician - all Masons 2. Glen Giles 4 years being born 1959, additional room built by his father Allan Giles 1960s (c.1963) 3. West side extensionbird street, houses, bayles, gwen baker -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Evelyn Store, Eltham
... melbourne shops eltham evelyn store w and c page Black and white ...Black and white copy of photograph of W. and C. Page's Evelyn Store, Elthamshops, eltham, evelyn store, w and c page -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Tony Knox, Shillinglaw Cottage, Eltham, 1960s
Black and white photograph of Shillinglaw Cottage, Eltham on its original site c.1960sReproduction notes 5 x 2 3/4, Dec 23 P7 Mono AWW (Australian Women's Weekly?) VIC only Shillinglaw Cottage Photo by Tony Knox Please return Melbourne from: "Flavours of Eltham" c/- Peter Glass 75 John St, Elthamshillinglaw cottage, eltham, main road, houses -
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Photograph, Eltham Shire Offices, 1970s
Black and white photograph of rear view of Eltham Shire Offices c.1970s.council, eltham shire council, eltham shire offices, eltham, main road -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Bryant Motors, Eltham, 1960c
Black and white photograph of Bryant Motors and Bus Depot, Main Road, Eltham opposite Luck Street, c.1960.Rough drawing of building with dimensionsbryant motors, main road, eltham, bus depot -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Eltham North Bridge, 1970c
Black and white photograph from down in gully looking up at Wattletree Road Bridge over Diamond Creek, Eltham North c.1970bridges, diamond creek, wattletree road, eltham north -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, George W. Bell, Trestle Bridge, Eltham, 1960c
Black and white photograph of Railway Bridge over Diamond Creek c.1960railways, bridges, eltham, diamond creek, george w bell collection -
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Photograph, George W. Bell, Eltham Railway, 1960c
Black and white photograph of railway line near Eltham trestle bridge c.1960.railways, bridges, eltham, diamond creek, george w bell collection -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, George W. Bell, Looking towards trestle bridge from new Shire Hall, 1965c
Black and white photograph looking west to railway bridge over Diamond Creek from Shire Office carpark c.1965.bridges, railways, eltham, diamond creek, eltham shire office, george w bell collection -
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Photograph, George W. Bell, Parking lot rear of shopping centre Eltham, 1960c
Black and white photograph of the Eltham shopping centre car park c.1960.eltham, shopping centres, george w bell collection -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, George W. Bell, Eltham High School, 1960c
Black and white photograph of main entrance Eltham High School c.1960schools, eltham, george w bell collection -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, George W. Bell, Shelter shed Eltham State School, 1960c
Black and white photograph of shelter shed Eltham Primary School c.1960.schools, eltham, dalton street, george w bell collection