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Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Sheet with 2 black and white contact prints from glass plate negative, 1960-1970
Historic image of the Curators Cottage - Portland Botanical GardensSheet with 2 black and white contact prints from glass plate negative. Identifying numbers 5628 a, b (a) Top print is a group of 5 women and a man sitting / standing on a lawned area in front of a garden bed , picket fence in background. Dress late 19th, early 20th century. Measurements 11.9 x 19 (b) Bottom print is of the curator's cottage in Portland Botanical Gardens. Measurements 11.8 x 12.5 cm -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - EXTRACT: ADVERTISER MARCH 1977 RE ARTICLE FROM SAME NEWSPAPER 2ND FEB 1912 UPPER RESERVE CONCERT, 02/02/1912
Typed extract - Advertiser Mar. 1977 re article from same newspaper 2nd Feb 1912 - Upper Reserve concert. 1912 article refers to advertisement for a night of entertainment at Upper Reserve - seven pictures (movies) to be shown - titles of movies provided; singer (Mr Frank Monaghan (''which will be beautifully illustrated'') and a full orchestra to furnigh the incidental music. Extra seating on the lawn - the grandstand will be free. Price 6 pence, children free.document, newspaper -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Artwork, other - Ink Line Drawing, Margaret Picken, 27 Crest Gve., Nunawading, 1997
A property illustration by Margret Picken Commissioned by a real estate agency for the purpose of advertising 27 Crest Gve., Nunawading The property has be listed as having sold for $130,000 in 1997 Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Margaret Picken, of a black and white line drawing of a single story weatherboard house with a driveway on the right leading to a separate garage in the background. In front of the house is a front lawn with a tree and shrubs. There are two holepunch holes centred just under the lower edge. The date listed in the title inscription has been overwritten from 95 in black ink, to 97, the 7 being in red ink. 27 Crest Gve., Nunawading Margaret Picken - 97 Woodards - B/Burnwhitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, house, garden, real estate, nunawading -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Painting, Tracey Gardner, Curator's Cottage, 2020
A blue stone cottage with a green front door. A window either side. The front door has a step leading up to it. There is a green bench in front of the building. The building has two chimneys. Ivy climbs up the right hand side of the cottage. In the foreground is a small green path of grass with plants and shrubs. There is a small white dog on the lawn. A sign says - Curator's Cottage. Built 1875. The sky is a purple, pink blue colour.Tracey Gardner bottom right.portland botanic gardens, curator's cottage, portland, bluestone -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph - Historic House, Holding M, 1996c
East Gippsland Shire Council used this building as offices 1996c.Coloured photograph of a weatherboard house situated at 545 Esplanade. It shows a neat house, roof extended over the veranda on front and both sides. Three internal chimneys, triple windows centre front and right, east, side, and double windows left, west, side across front of house. Veranda partly fenced. Neat flower garden, and ramp across the front of veranda. Gravel footpath through lawn. Lakes Entrance Victoriaarchitecture, houses, local history -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ROY AND DORIS KELLY COLLECTION: CWMCIOFRAN, BENDIGO, 1900-1920
Postcard, a B&W Vincent Kelly photo of a residence called "Cwmciofran" in Bendigo. A gravel path leads through a rose arbour up to the house, garden bed on left and lawn on right. On the back the PC is addressed to Mrs Randal, City Family Hotel, Bendigo with the message 'I wish you a happy Xmas and bright New Year.' Senders signature not decipherable. Affixed is a one penny Victoria stamp. Postmarked 'Bendigo 23 ? 05'postcard, photograph, postcard, cwmciofran, bendigo, city family hotel, vincent kelly -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE, CHARTER BENDIGO DISTRICT RSL, Bendigo, Kangaroo Flat, Eaglehawk RSL's, October 2000
The formation of the Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch was an amalgamation of the 3 RSL Sub Branches in Bendigo, Bendigo, Kangaroo Flat and Eaglehawk. In 1978 a "Servicemen's Club" was formed by the 3 Sub Branches as a Social venue which included lawn bowls. In year 2000 this venue became the Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch INC of the 3 Sub Branches. Kangaroo Flat retained their own Sub Branch HQ same as Eaglehawk, Bendigo’s HQ became the Sub Branch at the venue instead of the SMI at Pall Mall.Charter, timber framed with gold edging, the charter is various colours with the RSL badge central at the top with the flag either side with the word Charter in big letters under followed by the wording to establish a Sub Branch. A red seal is at the bottom RH side.The main points are, "Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Inc" Dated 26th day of October 2000" "Bruce Ruxton State President" "John Deighton State Secretary"brsl, smirsl, charter -
Yarra City Council
Artwork, other - Installation/Sculpture, William Eicholtz, Close Knit, 2023
'Close Knit' was conceived based around providing the high density accommodation of the area with what many residents will never experience; the iconic ‘Aussie’ backyard, symbolised by washing on a Hills Hoist. This concept was transposed into several elements, including two large flying jumper sculptures. These stainless steel and fibreglass structures are supported on slanted poles, reminiscent of Hills Hoist arms. The jumpers appear to catch the breeze, and billow up, like washing on the clothesline on a sunny day, and cast lovely shadows across the paths and gardens. They are bright and joyful reminders of simple homespun joys. The handcraft theme is also featured in knitted concrete garden walls throughout the gardens. As if the wind is captured in the movement of the Hellenistic drapery, these panels echo the Lady of Justice, an earlier work of mine on the Victorian County Court. These feature walls bring a softness to the park and hark back to classic European garden design. There are 6 finial/balls of wool marking gateways and entrances to the park, as well as a couple randomly scattered throughout to be discovered. There is also a draped plinth at the Peel street entrance which has my signature. Again these elements echo traditional garden design and are a tactile and recognizable link to the hand knit themes of the park. Given the strong themes of domesticity and handcrafts, I have titled my work ‘Close Knit’, as it applies to the purpose of this public space as well as the works scattered throughout. Yarra City Council delivered Cambridge Street Reserve in partnership with the Victorian Government, who have supported the project with $1.3m funding. Yarra City Council has invested a further $731,130 towards the project. Urban Imitative Landscape Design worked with artist William Eicholtz at the beginning of the design process to consider the needs of a growing high-density population of the area. At double the size, with extensive park seating and a large lawn space which is shaded by native trees, Cambridge Street Reserve is now the largest park in Collingwood. 'Close Knit' by William EicholtzTwo knitted fibreglass 'jumpers' over stainless steel framework; six concrete balls of wool throughout the park; 25 metres of cast (drapery) concrete walls; concrete plinth at Peel street entry which is draped with a concrete knit and a ball of wool on top as finial; reverse rope reliefs on the front façade of eastern stairs. Artist name and date 'William Eicholtz 2023' inscribed on plinth with ball of wool on top as finial. handcrafts, domesticity, aussie icons, european garden design, public space, high density accomodation -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Bowling at Auburn Heights' Recreation Club Opening, 1906
Sir John Madden, Chief Justice of Victoria, opened the Auburn Heights Recreation Club in Barkers Road in December 1904. Two years later the greens were improved and a new croquet lawn established. In September 1906, a ceremony was held to open these and also the new pavilion designed by Harry Tompkins. Ninety-two years later, following the amalgamation of Auburn Heights and the Kew Bowling Club in 1998, it was renamed the Kew Heights Sports Club. In 2012, the amalgamated Club was renamed the MCC Sports Club.An early, rare photograph of a significant sporting institution in Kew.1/4 plate glass negative (and accompanying photographic print) of bowling at Auburn Heights Recreation Club opening in 1906. The Club was/is located in Barkers Road, Kew. At play on the redeveloped greens of the Auburn Heights Recreation Club at the official opening of the new pavilion in September 1906. auburn heights recreation club, barkers road, kew -
Vision Australia
Slide - Image, Talma, Blind cricket at RVIB, circa 1900
A group of males play a game of blind cricket, possibly on the front lawn of the RVIB buildings in St Kilda Road. Three fieldsmen stand close, as a bowler prepares to underarm throw towards a man holding a bat. Behind a small box, acting as a wicket, another male partially crouches with his arms outstretched to clasp the incoming ball. As the bowler's arm is just out of shot, it is unknown if he holds a cane wicket ball (with bells inside) or another small object which makes a sound.Lantern slide of males playing cricketroyal victorian institute for the blind, recreation -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, Royal Blind Society of New South Wales in Enfield
Colour photograph taken of the Royal Blind Society of New South Wales building in Enfield, as viewed from Mitchell Street. The two storey building has a car park underneath, with a separate external car park in the front of the building and a sloping driveway and footpath up to the covered entrance. To the right of the driveway is a short term visitors park. Gum trees are planted amongst a well kept lawn. Image was taken around the later 1970s-mid 1980s. A "Royal Blind Society' sign points up the driveway.Digital Image of Enfield building taken from Mitchell Streetroyal blind society of new south wales, buildings -
Harcourt Valley Heritage & Tourist Centre
Tennis Club Photograph, Harcourt Tennis Club, 1973
Tennis was first played at Harcourt North at the "Brooks Tennis Courts" and as it increased in popularity a team commenced playing at courts at the corner of High and Market Sts Harcourt in the early 1900s. At one time it was known as the Alexander Tennis Club.New courts at the football oval in Bridge Street were eventually replaced by courts at the new oval at Binghams Road, Harcourt. The Harcourt teams play in the Castlemaine District Lawn Tennis Association competition. This team shot, chosen at random from our holdings, depicts young players of both sexes.Tennis has proven to be a great social game involving a high proportion of women and young people in the competition.Colour Photograph of the 1972/3 Harcourt tennis teamHarcourt Tennis Club -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, VBLBC Most Improved Player
1 wooden boomerang shaped shield with engraved silver plates and bronze coloured man holding an image of a female lawn bowls player The central large silver plate is edged with wreaths and inscribed "Presented by E. & N. Maxwell 1976" and a long silver plate banner with "V.B.L.B.C. Most Improved Player" surrounded by multiple small silver shields with the names of individuals and the year that they won the award. A bronze coloured figure stands in front of the banner, holding a black, silver and green coloured picture of a female lawn bowls player taking a shot whilst two others look on. The smaller shields are engraved with the following: 76-77 Edna Wratten, 77-78 Michael McGuire, 78-79 Colin Johnson, 79-80 Mrs H. Conroy, 80-81 Mr L. Tester, 81-82 R. Teague, 82-83 H. Eustace, 83-84 Kate Smith, 84-85 George Hardham, 85-86 Laurie Hoskins, 86-87 Bill Martin, 87-88 Frank Bartoli, 88-89 Clarrie Greening, 89-90 Ron Jones, 90-91 Jean Moore, 1991-92 Marjorie Goodall. Digital Image of wooden trophySee descriptionroyal victorian institute for the blind, nameplates -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 27 mm sq slide/s - set of 4 - crews, Lilian Butler, Tram crews, 1971
Set of four Kodachrome colour slides - what cardboard mounts of: .1 - I. Wallis? standing alongside the tram stop and end of section sign pole at the intersection of Sturt and Lydiard Streets. See also Reg Item 6462 for colour print. .2 - A. Turnball? mowing a lawn with a hand lawn mower. See also Reg Item 6465 for colour print. .3 - Colour print of Conductor D. Chambers (9) and Driver D. Domaschenz (24) standing in front of tram 14. See also Reg Item 6459 for a colour print. .4 - Conductors W. Davies?, S. Davies and driver A. Jeffreys at the Sturt St city stop, August or September 1971. See also Reg Item 6463 for a colour print. Photo from the collection of Lilian Butler. Names based on list given in Reg Item 3425. See also Reg Item 1861 for group photograph. Slides have a date of Sept. 1971. ballarat, tramways, trams, crews, motormen, conductors, city -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Album - Colour prints and negatives, Garden Views, etc, c. 1991
34 photographs with negatives. (1) Principal's garage in the Herb Garden area, used for Arboriculture, demolished shortly after in 1992. (2,3)North end of Administration Building. (4) Front of Administration Building. (5,6) Front of Administration Building in winter. (7) ?. (8) Camellia in Emily Gibson Bed. (9) Nursery. (10) Native Garden pool, Andrew Smith, Gardener. (12) Native Garden pool. (13) Melaleuca Lawn. (14)Students outside front of Administration Building. (15-20) Paula Cave, Gardener and Jasmine (in pink) Apprentice working in Herbaceous Border.(21) Students on West side of Administration Building. (22-25) Magnolia in Emily Gibson Bed. (26,27) Pond in a garden not Burnley. (28) Looking through fence to Field Station, Andrew Smith, Gardener. (29) Herbaceous Border and Oak Lawn. (30) Luffmann Ponds and Summer House. (31) Garden view, Wisteria Walk behind. (32) Students in Citriodora Courtyard. (33,34) Students.principal, garage, herb garden, arboriculture, administration building, camellia, emily gibson bed, nursery, native garden, pool, andrew smith, gardener, melaleuca lawn, students, paula cave, gardener, apprentice, herbaceous border, magnolia, ponds, fence, field station, oak lawn, luffmann ponds, summer house, garden views, wisteria walk, citriodora courtyard -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph Album, Kodak, Phillip Island Cemetery, c 1990
The Album was compiled by Nancy McHaffie late 1990's, with the assistance of Edith Jeffery's, with her book "Garden of Memories" and extensive knowledge of Phillip Island. The Cemetery lies back from the road and is surrounded by Manna Gums, rare Peppermint Gums, Blackwoods and other native trees. In all 25 acres of land were set aside as Crown Land in the land settlement of 1868. There are 6.2 acres of wetlands near the cemetery entrance.Lt. Commander M Batterham OBE RANVR was born in 1906 and later attended Geelong Grammar School. First attempt to join RAN was unsuccessful, due to health reasons. In 1942 he joined the Naval Volunteer Reserve. This was the beginning of a naval career which extended to peace-time in Canberra. He was awarded the OBE in 1952 for courage and devotion to duty. Maurice was laid to rest in the lawn section of the cenetery, August 1996 aged 90 years old.phillip island cemetery, nancy mchaffie, edith jeffrey -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - MODESTY HOUSE : THE NURSES' HOME IN BENDIGO, c.1982-94
Sepia photo on cream paper on grey card. Modesty House, the Nurses' Home at the Bendigo Hospital. Eight men posed in group, St Bernard type dog, Nurse in uniform in 'Modesty' doorway. Two storey brick building with ornate Iron Lace trimming and Balustrades, lawn and pathways. Hand written under photo 'Nurses Home 'Modesty''. On reverse 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria/Bendigo Branch' stamp. See Research Field for further information.See reabuildings, hospital, modesty house, bendigo hospital. modesty house. nursing. vahland & getzschmann. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - WES HARRY COLLECTION: 7 POSTCARDS, 1905 - 09
Group of seven postcards, three of them depict actresses and four are of various scenes around Victoria. (a) Miss Billie Bourke, (b) Carrie Moore, © Miss Carrie Moore as 'Honour in' Tom Jones ', (d) Bourke street on 8 hours day, Melbourne Victoria, (coloured) (e) Fairy Bend, River Yarra, Warburton (colour) (f) Werribee Gorge near Bacchus Marsh Victoria (colour) (g) Lawn Gardens, Flemington, Melbourne (colour).postcard, photograph, various themes, billie bourke, carrie moore, actresses, theatre, melbourne, flemington, werribee gorge, bacchus marsh, fairy bend, river yarra, warburton, bourke street, 8 hours day -
Northern District School of Nursing. Managed by Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Training School 16
The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989.Three black and white photographs of a nurse in uniform and casual clothes. First photo, five nurses in a hospital room. Second photo seven nurses in font of Lister House in two rows, three in the front row kneeling, four in the back row standing. Third photo is five nurses in casual clothes sitting on a lawn at Mayfort House. They are Swan Hill trainees first year block November 1952 to second year blook February 1954. Type written on the back, names and description. ndsn, mayfort hostel, lister house -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Artwork, other - Ink Line Drawing, Margaret Picken, 31 Ormond Ave., Mitcham, 1994
A property illustration by Margret Picken Commissioned by a real estate agency for the purpose of advertising 31 Ormond Ave., Mitcham This property is listed as having sold for $115,000 in 1994 Made by using Rotring ‘Rapidigraph’ drafting pens with Rotring ink on Rapidigraph polyester drafting film, double matte. Trained as a cartographic draftsman within the mining industry, Margaret Picken is an artist who worked producing property illustrations for real estate agencies in eastern suburbs of Victoria from 1983-2005. Retiring from the industry as technological changes favored coloured photography over illustrations, and commissioning companies over sole contractors.This artwork is of Historical Significance as a record of local domestic architecture.A black ink line drawing on drafters film by Margaret Picken, of 31 Ormond Ave., Mitcham depicting a black and white line drawing of a single story house with attached double garage on the right. With large colonial style windows, and a bay window on the left side wall. In front of the house is a front lawn with trees and garden beds, all set back from the pedestrian path. There are two holepunch holes centred just under the upper edge.31 Ormond Ave., Mitcham Margaret Picken - 94 Woodards - B/Burnwhitehorse historical society, schwerkolt cottage, housing, architecture, margaret picken, house, garden, real estate, mitcham -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Pennant, Bowles Club St John's, 1980 and 2003
These are two pennants awarded to the winners of the Victorian Indoor Bias Bowls Association (perhaps the Warrnambool division) in 1980 and 2003. The winners were presumably the members of the St. John’s Bowls Club (associated with the Presbyterian Church, Warrnambool) as these pennants come from their collection. St. John’s Bowls Club was prominent in Warrnambool in the 20th century but was disbanded in the second decade of the 21st century. The Henselite company that sponsored these trophies is an Australian company that is the biggest manufacturer of lawn bowls world-wide. R.W.Hensell was the first to produce the plastic bowl in 1930 when the company was formed. These two pennants are of interest because they came from the St. John’s Bowls Cub in Warrnambool, a club no longer existing. Bowls is a very popular sport in Australia. These are two pennants from the Victorian Indoor Bias Bowls Association. Both are triangular in shape and made of felt cloth. One is white with a dark blue edging stitched on and dark blue lettering stamped on. The other is a cream colour with dark blue edging stitched on and dark blue lettering stamped on. .1 – ‘V.I.B.B.A. The Henselite Pennant, Winners 2003’ .2 – ‘V.I.B.B.A. The Henselite Pennant Winners 1980’ victorian indoor bias bowls association, henselite australia pty ltd, st. john’s bowls club, warrnambool., warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Door plates and key hole covers
These items come from the house "BIRCHWOOD" in Koroit Street, Warrnambool belonging to Dr. Angus and family. Dr. William Roy Angus (1901-1970) practised in Warrnambool from 1939 to 1970. In his later years Dr. Angus was an important ophthalmologist. He was prominent in Warrnambool in both medical and community affairs. The Angus home "BIRCHWOOD" at 214 Koroit Street (the site of the Warrnambool Police station today) was noted for its beautiful garden, lawns and croquet court and used as a meeting place and entertainment centre for vice-regal personnel and community organisations.These items are of considerable interest as they are connected to a well known doctor in Warrnambool and a notable house..1,.2,.3 These are three wooden door plates with a fine ridged front and a curved top and base. They have four holes to be used with nails to attach to the door. .4, .5 These are two wooden key hole covers with half spherical shapes at the top, ridging and carving towards a tapered base. .4 has a brass circular plate at the back with two small decorations protruding at the top. The screw attaching it to the front is broken..5 As for .4 but the brass section is missing and the screw is intact..2 East side door, front passage. .3 West side door dr. angus warrnambool, birchwood warrnambool, door plates, key hole covers, warrnambool, warrnambool history -
Tennis Australia
Photographic print, Circa 1938
Black and white photographic postcard of four female players seated and resting on side of lawn tennis court. Players are L to R: Dorothy Stevenson, Nell Hopman, Nancye Wynne (Bolton) and Thelma Coyne (Long). Place a date unknown, but likely Melbourne/Kooyong 1937 or 1938. Part of collection of photos taken/owned by Australian player D.P. Turnbull - found in collection in a vinyl album marked 'Photos by D P Turnbull'. Materials: Paper, Photographic emulsiontennis -
Tennis Australia
Photographic print, 1933-1934
Black and white photographic postcard of four tennis players standing on a lawn tennis court. Left two figures are Adrian Quist and Don Turnbull. Right hand figures names unknown but likely Japanese Davis Cup team members. Probably Davis Cup match in 1933 or 1934. Part of collection of photos taken/owned by Australian player D.P. Turnbull - found in collection in a vinyl album marked 'Photos by D P Turnbull'. Materials: Paper, Photographic emulsiontennis -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Kew Historical Society, KEMP, Henry H, 1958
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing historical notes on the architect Henry H. Kemp, summarised from a discussion with Mary Kemp, as well as a photocopy of a newspaper article on 7 Adeney Avenue, and a photocopy of Historic Environment Vol.2, No.2, 1882, containing an article by George Tibbits on “The So-Called Melbourne Domestic Queen Anne". The file includes an original business card used to send a greeting by Henry H Kemp, Heald Lawn East Kew, donated by Mr & Mrs Jean Dyke, 1981.kew - history, architects - victoria - henry kemp, henry h kemp, heald lawn - 5 adeney avenue - kew (vic)kew - history, architects - victoria - henry kemp, henry h kemp, heald lawn - 5 adeney avenue - kew (vic) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Robert Baker, Exhibition Series - Beyond the Gate 1840-1930, 2014
The Kew Historical Society, founded in 1958, is one of the oldest continuing historical societies in the Greater Melbourne region. From its beginnings, the Society has mounted exhibitions and/or displays, in early days in shop windows and in community spaces located in the Kew City Hall (later Kew Library), and since 2010 at the Kew Court House. Exhibitions typically coincided with the annual Kew Community Festival in March, but after 2013 evolved into three new exhibitions yearly at the Kew Court House. Smaller displays continue to be mounted in the Kew Library.A series of born digital photographs of the framed photographs in the exhibition which explored thirteen historic houses in Kew using old and contemporary photographs. The Houses included: Turanville, D'Estaville, Ivy Grange,Tarring, Charleville, Ramornie, Dalsraith, Heald Lawn, and the James Beament House. Each house was selected as representative of a particular decade. The curators of the exhibition were Robert Baker, Kerry Fairbank and Tony Michael. New photographs of architectural features were taken with the permission of the owner of the house.heritage - kew (vic), kew historical society - exhibitions, historic houses - kew (vic) -
Tennis Australia
Lawn tennis set, Circa 1890
A wooden chest (.1) containing tennis equipment, specifically: a brochure (.2); net posts (.3 - .4, 2 parts each); centre net stick (.5); tennis ball (.6). Inscription across the top of a colour lithographic print, adhered to the inside of lid: HORSMAN'S LAWN TENNIS. Three unrelated tennis racquets (TA 2009.345 - .347) are also contained in the tennis set chest. Materials: Wood, Metal, Lacquer, Ink, Paper, Felt, Paint, Rubber, Gluetennis -
Tennis Australia
Pole tennis set, Circa 1931
A two-part box (.1) containing a three-part stand (.2). Inscription across top of lid: HARRODS/TENNIS PARTNER/HARRODS KNIGHTSBRIDGE - - S.W.1. Although fundamentally a pole tennis set, it's purpose is specifically for lawn tennis training, not outdoor leisure. Within the box are contained two cartons containing tethered tennis balls (TA 2009.355 - .356), and a third box containing two tethers (TA 2009.357). Materials: Wood, Metal, Paint, Cardboard, Paper, Inktennis -
Williamstown Botanic Gardens- Hobsons Bay City Council
Postcard – Williamstown Botanic Gardens, c1900-1920
The original postcards in this series (2013.002 to 2013.018) were generously loaned to Williamstown Botanic Gardens by a private collector for copying. The postcards are evidence of the interest the gardens held as a subject for postcard publishers. The text and images provide a snapshot into fashions, social interests and concerns of the time. The professionally produced images provide a pictorial history of Gardens including changing planting styles, various structures and features of the Gardens eg the aviary, cannons, the fountain, the second Curator’s Lodge and gates. The images offer an opportunity to compare garden vistas with the present day. This card is a rare image of the original aviary built in the Gardens in 1892. The card also demonstrates how postcards were used as a method of contact in contrast to the contemporary use as souvenirs. The writer of the card, Polly, is anxious to receive a return postcard from Lila, writing that a reply should be sent that night. A black and white scene of a curving path with a square looking building at the centre. The 1894 MMBW plan shows that the building was triangular. The building is solid at ground level with the appearance of long vertical columns. The roof is light coloured and hip shaped with a finial at the apex. There is a garden set in the lawn on the left side of the image, shrubs and a palm at the left front corner of the building and tall trees in the background. The building is an aviary, which was built in north east section of the Gardens during 1892. The date of its removal is unknown. Front: ‘GARDENS, WILLIAMSTOWN’. Reverse: Centre top: ‘Post Card’; Vertical on left side: ‘P. & W. Series’; Right side ‘Address Only’. The card is addressed to Lila of ‘Ferguson St, N Williamstown’ from Polly. In pencil ‘1908 or later’ (believed to be inserted by the vendor of the card).postcard, gardens, post-card, williamstown-botanic-gardens, hobsons-bay-city-council, garden-path, aviary, 1908 -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Colour prints, James (Jim) Pleasance, Japanese Exchange Students, 1984-1989
26 photographs of 2 Japanese Exchange Students taken in the 1980's. Some scanned. (16) The 2 students sitting under the Ficus obliqua , Azalea lawn. (22-24) In the Sunken Garden. (18,21) In the Rose Garden. (3-5, 7-8, 10, 19) Using the Ride-on mower. (6, 9, 11-14) Stacking tiles. (17) In the Herb Garden. (25) "Maintenance- a necessary skill." (15) Raking leaves in the Ornamental Garden. (26) Learning about maintenance of machinery.sunken garden, rose garden, ride-on mower, stacking tiles, herb garden, raking leaves, ornamental garden, maintenance, machinery, japanese exchange students