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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Container - Bottle, circa 1892
Medicine bottle, glass originally with glass stopper (stopper missing), now with cork stopper. Bottle made by "W T and Co USA Pat Jan 5 1892" (on the bottom) used by "R F Kennedy, Chemist, Warrnambool" (onside with Lighthouse). Used by unknown person to store and preserve lead shot in oil. "W T & CO / 2 / U.S.A. / PAT JAN 5, 1892" impressed into glass on bottom of bottle. "R F KENNEDY / CHEMIST / WARRNAMBOOL" impressed on front of bottle. Impressed on the left side of the Chemist details, the height of the total lettering is an Image within a circle, showing a lighthouse with the sea in the background. On the sea are two ships, one either side of the lighthouse.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, glass bottle, medicine bottle, pharmacy, w t & co., rf kennedy warrnambool -
Puffing Billy Railway
Steam Driven Weir Pump, 1900s
Weir Pumps - these types of vertical pumps were used extensively with both land and marine steam pumps. The pumps were also used for various duties from pumping oil fuel and feed water for boilers, to draining bilges on steam ship[s They are a single cylinder, double acting vertical pumps used by G. & J. Weir Ltd. , of Cathcart, Glasgow Historic - Weir Vertical PumpSteam Driven Weir Pump Green and Black with metal parts.No. B49717puffing billy, weir, steam pump -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Newspaper Cuttings, Charles W. Wilson, 1901
Extracts of newspaper obituaries on the death of Charles W. Wilson, former member of the Rodney Irrigation Trust & Shire of Rodney. Extracts include the suggestion of J. D. Love that a memorial be erected to honour Charles Wilson.|Photos 1 & 2. Tatura Guardian 26th.04.1901.|Photos 3 & 4. Tatura Guardian 19th. 04.1901.|Photos 5 & 6 Unknown source.|Photo 7 Photo scanned from group photo.|Photo 8, 9, 10, C.W. Wilson memorial between bowling green and tennis clubhouse.|Photo 11, 12, 13, 14. Relocation of Memorial 2006|Rodney Shire|Tatura -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Edwin G. Adamson A.R.P.S, Vacant back land, rear of oval, Ringwood 1963 (Eastland Litigation Photo)
This series of SS0380 photos are part of the "Eastland Litigation" launched in 1962 by the Whitehorse Traders Co-operative Association (WTCA), against the Ringwood Council's Interim Development Order of 1960. WTCA sought "orders from the Supreme Court of Victoria that the planning scheme was invalid" - See "The Eastland Litigation" chapter in "From Horse Shoes to High Heels - Ringwood Shopping Centre and Eastland 1858-2008" by Richard Carter, Bounce Books 2009.Black and White PhotographWritten on back of photograph, 'Photo of the vacant back land, rear of oval, i.e. - land in private occupation.' Stamped on rear of photograph, 'Edwin G. Adamson...May 63'. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Edwin G. Adamson A.R.P.S, Vacant land back of Adelaide St. houses, Ringwood 1963 (Eastland Litigation Photos)
This series of SS0380 photos are part of the "Eastland Litigation" launched in 1962 by the Whitehorse Traders Co-operative Association (WTCA), against the Ringwood Council's Interim Development Order of 1960. WTCA sought "orders from the Supreme Court of Victoria that the planning scheme was invalid" - See "The Eastland Litigation" chapter in "From Horse Shoes to High Heels - Ringwood Shopping Centre and Eastland 1858-2008" by Richard Carter, Bounce Books 2009.2 photos taped to form a long horizontal photo. This taped photo was scanned in two parts and then merged using Photoshop. The two parts and the merged image are attached.Written on back of picture, 'Vacant land backs of Adelaide St. houses'. Stamped on back, 'In the Supreme Court - 13 Aug 1963' and 'Edwin G. Adamson....July 63'. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Edwin G. Adamson A.R.P.S, Vacant Land rear of Ringwood Oval 1963 (Eastland Litigation Photo), May 1963
This series of SS0380 photos are part of the "Eastland Litigation" launched in 1962 by the Whitehorse Traders Co-operative Association (WTCA), against the Ringwood Council's Interim Development Order of 1960. WTCA sought "orders from the Supreme Court of Victoria that the planning scheme was invalid" - See "The Eastland Litigation" chapter in "From Horse Shoes to High Heels - Ringwood Shopping Centre and Eastland 1858-2008" by Richard Carter, Bounce Books 2009.Black and white photograph of vacant land with paling fence around perimeter. Trees behind fence.Written on back of photograph, 'Photo of the vacant land at rear of oval, i.e. land in private occupation - rear oval.' Stamped on photograph, 'Edwin G. Adamson...May 63'. -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Certificate - Framed Certificate of Appreciation, W R Smith
Timber framed certificate of appreciation from the Borough of Wangaratta For King & Empire Borough of Wangaratta The Mayor, Councillors, and Ratepayers of the Borough of Wangaratta Hereby place on record their Thanks and Appreciation for the conduct of W. R Smith who served his King and Country in the Great War, which commenced 4th August, 1914. He Answered His Countrys Call. wangaratta, w r smith, wwi -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Certificate, Hodges, E F G "Reporter" Offices, Ringwood & District Horticultural Society Show First Prize Certificate - 1901, 12-Mar-01
as in Brief Description|1 of 5 certificates belonging to J. HewishPink coloured cardboard certificate with gold printing "Ringwood & District Horticultural Society. Fifth Show held March 12, 1901. First Prize J. Hewish No1 Class B Section 13 - Exhibit Best 6 Red Beet". +Additional Keywords: Hewish, J / Hodges, E F G / Thatcher, H (Pres) / McComas A E (Sec)as above -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Financial record - Receipt, 25 Ti Tree Grove Rental Receipt, 30 June 1946
Rental receipt for Mrs Schwerkolt's house at 25 Ti Tree Grove, ParkdaleReceipt (30 June 1946) issued to Mrs F Schwerkolt from G L Oliver. Real Estate Agent, 232 Como Parade, Parkdale, for 4 weeks rental by Knott for 25 Ti Tree Grove, Parkdale, which was the holiday home of Francesca Schwerkolt called " Mitcham". Record includes an envelope addressed to Mrs Hogan, Mrs Schwerkolt's daughter.Rental receipt for Mrs Schwerkolt's house at 25 Ti Tree Grove, Parkdaleschwerkolt. francesca, eriksson pearl eileen, hogan frances dora -
Puffing Billy Railway
Weir Pump ( no. 2 ), Vertical ( no. 2 )
Weir Vertical Pump Weir Pumps - these types of vertical pumps were used extensively with both land and marine steam pumps. The pumps were also used for various duties from pumping oil fuel and feed water for boilers, to draining bilges on steam ship[s single cylinder, double acting vertical pumps used by G. & J. Weir Ltd. , of Cathcart, Glasgow .Weir Vertical Pump ( no. 2 ) - Steel vertical pumpWeirpuffing billy, fluid pump, weir, vetical pump -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park
Photograph, W. Mason & Co, Nightingale/Thompson Collection, c. 1920's
Studio portrait of wedding partyB/W photograph on grey mount. Wedding couple with groom, bridesmaid and flower girlNonethompson collection, nightingale -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Opening of clock tower by Mayor W. MacKinlay, 1928
Written on backing of original, 'Opening of clock tower by Mayor W. MacKinlay, 4.8.1928'. Typed below black and white copy, 'Mayor MacKinlay dedicating Ringwood clocktower in original position at end of Warrandyte Rd. Maroondah Hwy on right. 1928.' The second black and white copy states the date as 1924. -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Instruction, The Met, "Instruction re Blind cars, W class", 1/03/1996 12:00:00 AM
A4 photocopied sheet prepared for the use of W class trams fitted with blinds, ex Sth Melb. Depot, particularly for BTM No. 671, during visit of 3 & 4/96, covers controllers, safety, motor cut outs etc. Dated 1/3/1996. Prepared by M. Drew, Senior Depot Trainer South Melbourne Depot. Has a number of hand written notes on the car, including being found in tram, its colour scheme, and destination curtain titles or list.See Above.trams, tramways, w4 class, instructions, south melbourne depot, w class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - List, Keith Kings, "W Series of Drawings", c1989
List - 21 quarto ruled sheets, hand written, titled "w Series of Drawings", listing in an alphabetical order of Workshop drawings, drawing number, date, size and title of the various information drawings for workshop equipment, depot equipment, trucks, some buses, cable car sheds, tennis courts, workshop layouts, tram or bus stop shelters, driving schools, wheel grinders, breakdown equipment. List includes drawings up to 1989. Sheets numbered 151 to 172trams, tramways, drawings, preston workshops, depots, buses, wheel grinder, cable trams -
Thompson's Foundry Band Inc. (Castlemaine)
Work on paper - Sheet Music for Brass Band, Henry Round et al, Bellini, Circa 1880
This piece was arranged by Henry Round, founder of the of Wright and Round Music Publishers which was then known as the Liverpool Brass Band & Military Journal. The piece is a selection of Vincezo Bellini's work (1801-1835). The featured works include: Il pirata, Beatrice di Tenda, La sonnambula and I puritani21 A4 parts for Brass Band This piece was arranged by Henry Round, founder of the of Wright and Round Music Publishers which was then known as the Liverpool Brass Band & Military Journal. The piece is a selection of Vincezo Bellini's work (1801-1835). The featured works include: Il pirata, Beatrice di Tenda, La sonnambula and I puritaninon-fictionThis piece was arranged by Henry Round, founder of the of Wright and Round Music Publishers which was then known as the Liverpool Brass Band & Military Journal. The piece is a selection of Vincezo Bellini's work (1801-1835). The featured works include: Il pirata, Beatrice di Tenda, La sonnambula and I puritanihenry round, wright and round music publishers, liverpool brass band & military journal, vincezo bellini, italian opera, sonnabbula, puritani, il pirata, beatrice di tenda, sgt a v lee -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Edwin G. Adamson A.R.P.S, Front of "Mail" office and hospital Adelaide St, Ringwood 1963 (Eastland Litigation Photo), 1963
This series of SS0380 photos are part of the "Eastland Litigation" launched in 1962 by the Whitehorse Traders Co-operative Association (WTCA), against the Ringwood Council's Interim Development Order of 1960. WTCA sought "orders from the Supreme Court of Victoria that the planning scheme was invalid" - See "The Eastland Litigation" chapter in "From Horse Shoes to High Heels - Ringwood Shopping Centre and Eastland 1858-2008" by Richard Carter, Bounce Books 2009.Black and White PhotographWritten on back of photographs, 'Adelaide St. front of "Mail" office and hospital'. Also stamped on one copy:, 'In the Supreme Court E.W.L. 13 Aug. 1963' and 'Edwin G. Adamson'. -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, C. 1952 - 1954
T G Allen was born 07/06/1890 and died 10/03/1970. He was ordained at Wilston Qld. in 1921. T G Allen served at Gympie 1921, Amidale NSW 1932, Eastwood NSW 1937, St. John's Essendon Vic 1943-1954 and Mowbranton Qld. 1955.F15.1 and F15.2 black and white portrait photographs of a Presbyterian minister with white borders. They show the Rev T G Allan looking at the camera wearing clerical robes. His right hand is in his pocket. (1) Essendon December 1954 T. G. Allan (signed). (2) Centenary year 1952 T.G. Allan 1943-presbyterian minister, t g allen presbyterian minister, t g allen, st john's essenden presbyterian church -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Manual, G D Peters & Co, "Pneumatic Door Apparatus", c1930
Book published by G D Peters & Co. of Caxton House Westminster London detailing the National Pneumatic door control systems. Provides an introduction, system types, door engines, folding door and step equipment, treadle plates, electrical and pneumatic fittings and location advice. This type of equipment was used on Melbourne tram and buses. Has the stamp of the Melbourne agents - Railways & Rolling Stock Equipment Ltd. throughout.Yields information about the pneumatic door control systems of G D Peters.Book - green paper covers containing approx 90 pages detailing the equipment offered with some coloured diagrams. Pages secured by two metal clips.tramways, tramcars, g d peters, electro pneumatic, door controls, buses -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Form/s, W. Turner, "Suggestions Scheme - Suggestion Investigation Form", 11/04/1956 12:00:00 AM
Form - Foolscap printed and typed sheet titled "Suggestions Scheme - Suggestion Investigation Form" dated 11/4/1956, suggesting that the lights in head office be turned off when needed. Sent to the Secretary of the MMTB from the Secretary of the Suggestions committee W. Turner. No further actions recorded. See Reg Item 3353 for an associated book.has in the top left hand corner in ink "3/654"trams, tramways, mmtb, suggestion scheme, head office -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Book, G. E. Baddeley and E. R Oakley and, "Current Collection for Tramway and Trolleybus Systems", 1975
Book - 112 A5 pages + cover centre stapled, titled "Current Collection for Tramway and Trolleybus Systems", written by G. E. Baddeley and E. R Oakley, published by the authors in 1975. Has a table of contents - tramway overhead systems, current collection, trolley bus overhead, collection by bos and pantographs, peculiarities, surface contact systems and slot conduit systems, bibliography. Illustrated with diagrams. trams, tramways, overhead, trolley buses -
Coal Creek Community Park & Museum
Bottle, glass, Early 20th century
Clear blue tinted glass rectangular shaped bottle with angled corners and text embossed on one side and the base.'F. W. ANDREW St KILDA' on the side. 'M' on the base. -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Image, W. Hine Bookseller, The Post Office, Rutherglen, c1890
Coloured photograph on a post card, with brown border, showing the Rutherglen Post Office with a group of men near the steps.On back of card: "W. Hine, Bookseller, Rutherglen" | "Printed in Germany"rutherglen post office, post offices, main street -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Container - GOLD CRUCIBLE
Pottery gold crucible. Printed on outside of crucible ' G Bendigo'G Bendigobendigo, gold mining, gold crucible -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Folder of real estate advertisements, Folders of real estate advertisements (Streets beginning with W), Various
A4 folders with individual pockets for each property in streets beginning with W located in Surrey Hills and Mont Albert. Folders are ordered by street name and then chronologically by property number. Each property has its own pocket. This may include multiple real estate advertisements collected from sales over time. It may also include copies of any research undertaken by Alan Holt and / or members of the SHNCHC team. These are augmented by cards in the Alan Holt index file and by his property registers of Surrey Hills and Mont Albert.wandsworth road, warrigal road, warwick avenue, warwick court, wellesley street, wells street, west street, weybridge street, wharton street, whitehorse road, whyte grvoe, willcyrus street, wilson street, windsor crescent, windsor lane, wolseley street, wolseley close -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Edwin G. Adamson A.R.P.S, House Adelaide St., Ringwood 1963 (Eastland Litigation Photo)
This series of SS0380 photos are part of the "Eastland Litigation" launched in 1962 by the Whitehorse Traders Co-operative Association (WTCA), against the Ringwood Council's Interim Development Order of 1960. WTCA sought "orders from the Supreme Court of Victoria that the planning scheme was invalid" - See "The Eastland Litigation" chapter in "From Horse Shoes to High Heels - Ringwood Shopping Centre and Eastland 1858-2008" by Richard Carter, Bounce Books 2009.Black and White PhotographWritten on back of photograph, 'House Adelaide St.' Stamped on photograph, 'Edwin G. Adamson'. Part of the Eastland Litigation series. One copy stamped "In the Supreme Court 13 Aug 1963" -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Edwin G. Adamson A.R.P.S, Toilets in Civic Place, Ringwood, used by occupiers of 'The Block''. 1963 (Eastland Litigation Photo)
This series of SS0380 photos are part of the "Eastland Litigation" launched in 1962 by the Whitehorse Traders Co-operative Association (WTCA), against the Ringwood Council's Interim Development Order of 1960. WTCA sought "orders from the Supreme Court of Victoria that the planning scheme was invalid" - See "The Eastland Litigation" chapter in "From Horse Shoes to High Heels - Ringwood Shopping Centre and Eastland 1858-2008" by Richard Carter, Bounce Books 2009.Black and White PhotographWritten on back of photographs, 'Photo of toilets in Civic Place, used by occupiers of 'The Block''. Also stamped on photographs, 'Edwin G. Adamson...May 63' and 'In the Supreme Court, 1 Aug. 1963'. -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Article, Legatee W R (Bill) Mehan, President 1979
A cutting from from a Melbourne Legacy President's report showing a photo of Legatee W R (Bill) Mehan (President of Melbourne Legacy in 1979). It was collected to be a record of a photo of past presidents. Legatee Bill Mehan served in the Royal Australian Navy in World War 2 with most of his service in Corvettes involved with anti-submarine activities and in mine sweeping and convoy escort duty. He was inducted into the Legacy Club of Adelaide in 1953 on the nomination of his father Legatee J S Mehan. He transferred to Melbourne Legacy 1960. The article was part of an album of past presidents from 1965 to 1989. The folder included biographical details and obituaries, eulogies and death notices of prominent Legatees. The items have been catalogued separately.A record of Legatee Bill Mehan a past president of Legacy. The information was collected to record the lives of prominent legatees in a folder.Article with a black and white photo of Legatee Bill Mehan - President 1979.past presidents, bill mehan -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Station Staff, 1891
L. to R.: Porters, G. Hazeldine, F. Neil, D. Mackay, Guard W. C. Roberts, Signalman Sullivan, Stationmaster J. K. Turnbull, Assist. Stationmaster W. B. Johnson, Porter J. Jenking, Clerk M. O'Keefe, Guard T. H. Swindon, Porter G. King.(This was forwarded to RDHS by Mrs. I. Roberts, Sth. Yarra, widow of William Roberts. The late William Roberts was the son of Guard W. C. Roberts and lived in Ringwood when a boy.)Heading above photograph reads, "Ringwood Station Staff, 1891". Listed below are the following names, "L. to R.: Porters, G. Hazeldine, F. Neil, D. Mackay, Guard W. C. Roberts, Signalman Sullivan, Stationmaster J. K. Turnbull, Assist. Stationmaster W. B. Johnson, Porter J. Jenking, Clerk M. O'Keefe, Guard T. H. Swindon, Porter G. King. This old photo was forwarded by Mrs. I. Roberts, Sth. Yarra, widow of William Roberts, who died 10 weeks ago. The late William Roberts was the son of Guard W. C. Roberts and lived in Ringwood when a boy. He joined the Telegraph Office, Spencer St., and worked his way up to the top. He retired 6 years ago. Some of the staff may be remembered by the older Ringwood residents". -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, W W 1 Uniformed Soldiers in a procession in Main Street Stawell 1918
Main Street Procession near Post Office 1918. Soldiers in Uniform WW1stawell world war 1 streetscape -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr Billy "Turkey" Oliver, born in Sale & enlisted in Stawell -- W W 1 Austalian Soldier of the 22nd Battalion -- Studio Portrait
Studio Portrait of Australian Soldier Billy "Turkey" Oliver. 22nd Battalion Born Sale enlisted in Stawell. World War 1stawell ww1