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Orbost & District Historical Society
magazine, CRB News, August 1976
By 1910 it had become apparent that there was a need for a central roads authority to take over responsibility from the Board of Lands and Works for the care and management of the main roads of the state of Victoria. Because there was no consistent and systematic policy for road maintenance Victorian roads were in a deplorable condition. At this time the use of the motor car accentuated the demands for better roads. As a result of these needs the Country Roads Act 1912 was proclaimed in 1913 providing for the establishment of the Country Roads Board as a central road authority with responsibility for those roads within the State considered to be main roads. the C.R.B. was responsible for the construction of roads and bridges including the Snowy River road bridges in Orbost. This was a major project involving not only a new bridge over the Snowy River (including Lochiel Lagoon), but other bridges over Ashby’s Gulch and Watt’s Gulch. These new bridges were opened in November 1976 with the unveiling of a plaque on the eastern end of the $2.4M Snowy River Bridge. (ref. May Leatch) This is a useful reference tool on the history of the construction of the Snowy River road bridges.A journal, titled "CRB News" . On the front cover the title is in orange print with No. 33 August 1976 above a coloured photo of a truck carrying two tiers of new vehicles along a main sealed road. It contains information and photos of the construction of the Snowy River road bridges.on front cover - handwritten in black - "M. I. Gilbert"crb-news country-roads-board snowy-river-road-bridges -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Equipment, Kit bag, 1983
Blue Canvass Kit bagC S I 1983 LF-1 A F -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Booklet, Walter Davies, Warrnambool, Warrnambool - Landscape, Seascape, Buildings, early 20th century
This is a souvenir booklet Souvenir Booklet of WarrnamboolThis is a booklet of 16 pages. The cover is buff-coloured and has ornamental patterns and brown printing on the front cover. The pages contain printed text and 24 black and white photographs. Some pages have handwritten annotations.non-fictionThis is a souvenir booklet Souvenir Booklet of Warrnamboolwarrnambool tourism, walter davies bookseller warrnambool -
J. Ward Museum Complex
Instrument - Haemometer
Wooden box, covered with blue material. Components glass & plastic. Used for diagnosing blood disorders.Assistant + Logo. Haemometer. G I M geelchtmedical haemometer blood, disorders -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph
Framed colour photograph of a serviceman taking a shower beside a Centurian Tank.I needed that/ A crewman takes a shower, armoured stylephotograph, centurion tank -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1/01/1939 12:00:00 AM
Also an enlarged copy of same photograph 05383.1 10 x 15 cmBlack and white photograph of Day Street showing ruins of burnt out shops after Black Saturday bush fires with four women looking at sight Omeo VictoriaOmeo after big fire 13 i 1939bridges, hotels -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, FRAMED WW1, Wayne Eels, C.2008/09
The Grinton collection. Photograph taken in Scotland Refer Cat No. 1280 for Jack Grintons service details.Photograph - framed. Photograph - black and white photograph on paper depicts a sidewalk scene with two seated female fishmongers with a number of standing patrons. Background - brick buildings and timber fence. Frame - timber, light varnish finish, Perspex front, cardboard backing."Group 3: Trip of a lifetime". "I. Fishmongers - Scotland".framed accessories, camera on the somme, ww1, 38th bn, grinton -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - letters, Documents relating to the Establishment of the Sandhurst (Bendigo) School of Mines, 1871
The Ballarat School of Mines was established in 1870. The first enrolments took place in 1871 making this group of documents historically important.Paper documents relating to the advice being sought by the Sandhurst Mechanics' Institute from Ballarat School of Mines in relation to starting a School of Mines at Bendigo. .8) Correspondence to the Ballarat School of Mines from Joseph Phillips of the Sandhurst Mechanics' Institute and Free Library. The letter seeks advice on setting up a School of Mines in Bendigo. The correspondence was dated 01 January 1871, was signed by Joseph Phillips, and was answered on 04 January 1871. .14) Ballarat School of Mines Council Agenda, 20 January 1871. Signed by James Baker, secretary. .18) Letter from R.M. Serjeant to the Ballarat School of Mines dated 09 January 1871. .22) Letter from prospective student A. Ansaldi regarding starting at the Ballarat School of Mines. .24) Letter from prospective student James Hore regarding starting at the Ballarat School of Mines. .26) Memorandum during the Mechanics' Institute Sandhurst requesting information concerning teachers. Dated 25 April 1871. .27) Sandhurst Mechanics' Institute & Free Library requesting information from the Ballarat School of Mines in relation to numbers of pupils, number of paid staff, number of honorary staff, salary of head master and whether the school was a success. It is dated 19 April 1871 and is signed by Joseph Phillips. .35) My dear sir If it will suit youor convenience I take the liberty of appointing Friday the 2nd of June for my lecture on Geology at the School of Mines. You expressed a wish to assist me in any diagrams that it might be possible to obtain. In am very anxious to have a large map of the solar system. One that might be clearly seen from any part of the Hall. It will be of great importance to my lecture. [ ? ] diagrams I will find it necessary to prepare myself. I am most faithfully H. B. de la Poer Wall R.W. Newman Esqr Vice President PS as the whole of my lecture depends on the hearing the early part it might be well to put in the Advt at 8.00 punctually. In announcing my name it might be well to put ex-Fellow of the Royal Geological Society. Asking your pardon for these suggestions. Sebastopol June 14th 1871 Gentlemen, I am desirous of joining the classes of Surveying, drawing, &c in your valuable Institution.i am 16 years of age, and been through the 1st first book of Euclid, Decimals &c. Trusting to meet with your approbation. I am gentlemen, Yours obedietly A. Ansaldi To the Administrative Council School of Mines Ballarat Darling Streetl Ballarat July 1871 To the secretary of the School of Mines Ballarat. Sir, I called on Monday but you were not present but I saw Mr Phillips and he informed me that I might commence at once, and that my nomination &c might be going on in the mean time. If there be any objection to my joining the classroom Monday night, will you be good enough to let me know. Yours &c John Hore. Sandhurst April 25 1871 To The secretary School of Mines, Ballarat, Please let me know what subjects your paid instructor teachersl JP By Jas Philipsballarat school of mines, bendigo school of mines, sandhurst school of mines, sandhurst mechanics' institute, bendigo, sandhurst, joseph phillips, phillips, hore, john hore, james phillips, ansaldi, ballarat school of mines establishment, robert borugh smyth, robert m. sergeant, james baker, de la poer wall, warrington rogers, h.b. de la poer wall, r.w. newman, lecture, royal geological society, a. ansaldi, mechanics' institute sandhurst, r.m. sergeant -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book, The second jungle book
Joan (Herbert) Howard entered Clarendon Presbyterian Ladies College as a five-year-old in 1942. A consistently high-achieving student Joan was awarded Dux in 1944, Equal Head of Form 1947 and 1948, Honours 1949 and a Form prize in 1950. In 1952 Joan obtained her Leaving Certificate on five subjects and was awarded the I C Ross memorial prize for French and a first prize from L'Alliance Francaise de Victoria.Book plate inside front cover: Clarendon Presbyterian / Ladies College / Ballarat / Crest and Motto / Awarded to / Joan Herbert/ Prize Equal Head of Form / Form 111b / Helen I Mathieson / Principal / December, 1948 / Gift of Mrs G N Millerjoan-herbert, joan-howard, clarendon-presbyterian-ladies-college -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Award - Court Mounted Medals
This original set of medals and memorabilia were donated/bequeath to the Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch by Captain Nankervis’ family. The inscription on the framed box containing the Medal Bar reads, “These medals were awarded to Captain Dick Nankervis for service during World War I and World War II. Part of the Nankervis Collection, there is a lengthy word document in the Media Section6 Court Mounted WWI and WWII medals; laid on green felt, in a wooden display case Measuring 300mm x 220mm with non reflective glass front and metal bar with an engraved inscription Metal Bar measuring 20 x 160 mm engraved with "This original set of medals and memorabilia were donated/bequeath to the Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch by Captain Nankervis’ family. The inscription on the framed box containing the Medal Bar reads, “These medals were awarded to Captain Dick Nankervis for service during World War I and World War II". wwi war medals, wwii war medals, rack of six medals, military medal -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: BATTER UP
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Thursday, May 5, 2005. Batter up: the Bendigo School of Mines baseball team of 1946. Front: J. Hutchinson, T. O'Toole, P. Birol, R. Watt, W. Bugg. Back: I. Aitken, I. Harrowfield, D. Bruce, A. Pane, M. Lefoe, K. Mitchell, M. McHale.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - ELMA WINSLADE WELLS COLLECTION: PHOTO OF ELMA WINSLADE WELLS
Photograph - black and white - postcard. A portrait of a woman. Written on the back. ' I cannot go myself. So wish you a Happy Christmas, so I am sending you my photo, and shall be with you in spirit. Lots of Love and Best Wishes for all. EWW (looks like EWW). So assumption is then that this is a photo of Elma Winslade Wells.person, individual, wells family (elma), elma wells. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - black and white, Iris
On her husband, William's, death in 1914, Violet Holmes inherited 'Sauchieburn’ property in the Ascot District of the Wider Ballarat District, Victoria. Her ownership had descended via the Holmes Family from the pioneer district settler/squatter Captain William Coghill. In turn, the property on Violet's death was left to their family: Violet Spittle (nee Holmes), Mary Holmes, William E. Holmes and Henry Smerdon Holmes. I suspect this photo was sent to Violet Holmes Jnr (m Spittle) [Jane Dyer 2024]Photographic portrait of a girlVerso: Dear Mary, I am sending one of my photos and hope you will like it. Please get your taken and send me one and ask Violet and the boys also. Mother and Daphne send their love to all. From Iris.chatham-holmes family collection, family history, women -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book - Instruction Manual, British War Office, Manual of Siege and Garrison Artillery Exercises Vol 1, ca 24-06-1882
This little book has been designed to fit into a small space such as a pocket, backpack or trunk. The brass book lock helps keep the pages and covers together, preserving them from being bent, torn or damaged in handling.The book includes four of ten parts of the Manual, published for use in training the garrison troops, including the placement and firing of cannon. The four parts included in this Volume I are: - Part 1 - Gunnery Part 2 - Ammunition Part 3 - Siege Artillery Part 4 - Garrison Gun Drills The remaining six of then parts are: - Part 5 - Material and Appliances Part 6 - Elementary Instruction Part 7 - Machines Part 8 - Mounting and Dismounting Ordnance Part 9 - Sleighs Part 10 - Sheers and DerricksThe book is significant to both British and Australian history, being issued for the training of the garrison defense of both countries in the late 10th Century. It is also significant for its connection with other historical military items within the Collection at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village.Manual of Siege and Garrison Artillery Exercises Vol 1 [Parts I, II, III, IV] Publisher Her Majestys Stationery Office Date 1879, Corrected June 24th 1882 Small, red, hard-cover book with embossed gold letters and British Coat of Arms on the front. The book has a brass closure or locking clip across the text block. There are diagrams and a foldout table within the text. flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, training manual, book, british garrison, garrison artillery, siege exercises, british government training book, technical book, pocket book, manual of siege and garrison artillery exercises vol 1, garrison exercises, military training, defense training, british artillery, royal artillery, gunnery, gun drill, brass book lock, british war office, locking clip, reference book -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - Post, Card Georgia, c.1910
The recipient of this card, Jessie Bonnett was born in Allansford in 1897. She spent her life on the family farm at Mepunga with her brothers Jack and George. She died in 1990 and her scrapbook came into the collection of the Warrnambool and District Historical Society through her relative, Mary O’Callaghan. Nothing is known of Ada Lawlor.This card has social significance and interest showing the communication between people in an earlier age. Postcards were commonly used to convey a short message between friends. This is a postcard with an image of the ship ‘Georgia’ on the front and a letter from Nullawarre on the back. There is a stamp from the Gray’s Colosseum Stationers and a symbol, ‘F & J’ on the back. Nullawarre, 13.10.10 Miss Jessie Bonnett, Mepunga, Dear Jessie, Just a P.C. in answer to your pretty card and for being so kind in always helping me with my sums. Please excuse this P.C. as I have no other. I remain, your affect. playmate, Ada Lawlor. Dear Jess I was not at school yesterday as I was sick with a cold.jessie bonnett, ada lawlor, the georgia -
Federation University Historical Collection
Loose leaf folder, Geoff Biddington, Notes detailing the language of 'Cobol' - computer programme, 1970
Notes taken by Geoff Biddington on computer terminology - 1970.1 Hard blue cover folder with 3 ring clasp. Hand written information on lined paper. .2 Brochure of six sections folded. This item was not viewed when checking details - 21/09/2017 Front cover: Blue sticker - I C T - International Computers and Tabulators. Gold Letters embossed - I B M - International Business Machinesgeoff biddington, cobol, language, ibm, ict -
Red Cliffs Military Museum
Non Escape Pledge, Imperial Japanese Army, circa 1940's
paper document backed on cardboard of a pledge form for allied POW's not to escape. This is a copy and larger than the original.No T113,. I, the undersigned, hereby solemnly swear on my honour that I will not, under any circumstances, attempt to escape. Signed Dated At Nationality Rank or position -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Clothing - Shirt, Khaki, Summer Dress, Short Sleeeved
Light Khaki short sleeved shirt with badge of rank (coat-of-arms - Warrant Officer, Class I) sewn on sleeves; two breast pocketsInside collar: "SIZE 18" -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Postcard
Postcard size photograph of a WW1 Australian Army soldier. Unknown subject although note on rear "Uncle Joe, your mothers I mean" -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, A South Australian Colonist of 1836 and his Descendants
East Family - Who's Who records the coming to South Australia of its first colonists in 1836 - this book is a supplement to Volumes I, II, III. -
Montsalvat
Rubber Mould, Untitled
Round rubber mould depicting a pair of hands with shield containing the southern cross and the Latin inscription: Ancora Imparo (Still I am Learning).Nonematcham skipper, mould, jewellery, shield, hands -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Mortice Chisel
Mortice chisel with wooden handle and metal ferrel attached. Has I Penn stamped on blade 420mm Blade 10mm wide Mortice chiselflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, mortice chisel, chisel -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Postcard, c. 1912
Black And White postcard of SS Leura. Hand printed on front "S.S. Leura Aground Warrnambool 7.6.12" (Sh 147.2 Ships I - L )Hand printed on front "S.S. Leura Aground Warrnambool 7.6.12" flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, post card, postcard, s.s. leura, s.s. leura at warrnambool, sailing ship, port of warrnambool -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Photograph
Black And White Photograph of the Laira, Very Low In water at wharf . 202 mm X 253 mm Sh 162 Ships I - Lflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, photograph, laira -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW1, C.1915
The photo is James Daniel Williams No 3502, enlisted on 17.7.1915 in the 11th reinforcements 7th Bn AIF age 30 years 6 months, embarked for Eygpt 11.10.1915. No more details are available at this point.Post card photo sepia tone portrait of a soldier i peak hat, back ground is one colour, inscription on rear in black pen.On rear, “Lance Corporal J.D.Williams 11th of the 7th Rfts A.I.F”postcards, photographs, 7th bn -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - PMHPS Meeting, Society's WWI website, David Thompson, John Kirby et al, 23 Mar 2015
David Thompson's presentation regarding the Society's World War I Website and utilisation thereof. Duration 01:27:31 (includes meeting preliminaries)war - world war i, communication - electronic, david thompson, world war i -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Mission to Seamen building demolition, Port Melbourne, David Thompson, Oct 1995
One of twenty photos taken by David Thompson during demolition of the Port Melbourne Missions to Seamen building October 1995: West wing ipublic action campaigns, missions to seamen, demolitions -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Badge - Mission to Seamen Harbour Lights Guild, 2019
Small round metal badge. Light blue, navy and white. Mission to Seamen Harbour Lights Giuld. World War I (WWI) eraAround the edge "Harbour Lights Guild" on flag in centre "The Missions to Seamen"war - world war i, missions to seamen, societies clubs unions and other organisations, harbour lights guild -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Spirit of Tasmania I & II with the old Spirit of Tasmania, Station Pier, Port Melbourne, Aug 2002
From the last set of photographs donated to the Society by Ron LaingSet of 5 colour photographs of the two new 'Spirit of Tasmania I & II' at Station Pier on August 2002 together with the old 'Spirit of Tasmania'transport - shipping, piers and wharves - station pier, spirit of tasmania -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
CHILDREN DRESSED IN OTHER COUNTRIES COSTUMES WITH FLOWERS & PLACARD & BAGS OF JOHN BULL OATS.BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH OF CHILDRENS PLAY YOUNG BOY SITTING ON BAGS ON JOHN BULL OATS HOLDING A SIGN THAT SAYS "THIS IS WHAT I GROWED ON" MURIEL WOOLCOCK SECOND FROM RIGHT MOTHER TO SHEILA FORREST.local history, photography, photographs, events and celebrations, children fancy dress