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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: CORNISHMEN FROUGHT THEIR MINING SKILLS TO BENDIGO
Copy of an article from the Bendigo Advertiser 1/9/1990 mentioning the Cornish influence on Victorian gold mining during the 1880's and 1890's. Also mentioned is population growth, rock drills and miner's phthisis.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - cornishmen brought their mining skills to bendigo, bendigo advertiser 1/9/1990, dr charles fahey, cornish association of bendigo and district, bendigo college of advanced education, george lansell, the mining exchange, beehive building, eaglehawk fire station, george ellis -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Legal record - Abbott collection: Factories and shops act 1896
Twenty five pages booklet. On the front page under the coat of arms of Victoria the words: Anno Sexagesimo Victoriae Reginae. No. 1445 An act to amend the Factories and Shops Act 1890 and for other purposes, 28th July, 1896Writing in pencil of the front: 8 points (?) numbered 1 to 8 leaves not cat. as numbers 3 and 7 are alikeact of parliament, factories and shops act, 1896 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: NOTES ON FITZGERALDS BREWING
Series 288 parts a,b,c, relate to notes on Fitzgeralds Brewing & Malting Co Castlemaine letterhead paper with dates 14/6/1894, 26/9/1894, 28/12/1893 re: paying dividend cheques all signed James Newmanbendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: HANDWRITTEN LETTER DATED 1893
Folded Cohns Bros printed letterhead document dated 19th June 1893 handwritten message re cheques drawn on old bank acc will be honoured. Signed Magnus Cohn. The paper also has a Water Mark, Piries Real Vellum Air Dried.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Colour, Plaque at The George Hotel, Ballarat
This plaque commemorates the decision in July 1892 at a meeting in the George Hotel, Ballarat of The Amalgamated Mining Managers Association of Australasia to form The Australasian Institute of Mining Engineers which was established in Adelaide in February 1893. Now know as The Australasian Institute of Mining & Metallurgy. April, 1993.ballarat, george hotel, ausimm, amalgamated mining managers association of australasia, australasian institute of mining engineers, australasian institute of mining and metallurgy -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Colour, The George Hotel, Ballarat
This plaque commemorates the decision in July 1892 at a meeting in the George Hotel, Ballarat of The Amalgamated Mining Managers Association of Australasia to form The Australasian Institute of Mining Engineers which was established in Adelaide in February 1893. Now know as The Australasian Institute of Mining & Metallurgy. April, 1993.ballarat, george hotel, ausimm -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, 1890's
Demonstrates the nature of working of the horse trams in Ballarat when at times three horses were required to take trams from Grenville St to Lydiard St. Yields information about the dress of Gentlemen at the time and the buildings behind the tramcar..Black and White photograph of North Sydney cable tram trailer, No. 1, side on view. From the CB Thomas Collection and published in Sydney tram books. Hi Res of image added 15/7/2014. On rear in ink, cropping marks in the top edge. Along the bottom edge "Trailers of this type were converted to electric cars for the Electric Supply Co. of Victoria tramways in Ballarat. The trailers were from the North Sydney cable try of the early 1890's" and "Nth Sydney cable trailer No. 1, Late CB Thomas collection". "KM2" and a blue sticker with "9" written on it.trams, tramways, cable trams, sydney, esco, tram 1 -
Tennis Australia
Page from newspaper, 1890
Newspaper page from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper; page 121 of Sept. 20 1890 issue. Features two reproduced engravings: 1) entitled 'CHAMPIONSHIP CUPS FOR SINGLES AND DOUBLES AND "ALL COMERS" TROPHIES', depiting a range of trophies on a shelf; and 2) entitled: 'SCENE OF THE CAMPBELL-SLOCUM CONTEST FOR THE LAWN-TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE UNITED STATES ON THE GROUNDS OF THE NEWPORT CASINO', depicting a tennis match surrounded by a crowd on spectators. Photocopy of news article 'THE NATIONAL LAWN TENNIS TOURNAMENT' from same publication is adhered to backing. UV glass. Materials: Ink, Paper, Glass, Metal, Woodtennis -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Peter Duckett, late 1890's?
Yields information about the appearance of Bendigo Birney trams during the 1950's, possibly during enthusiast tour.Black and White Photograph of Bendigo steam tram motor No. 2 and bogie trailer No. 5, 1890's?, photographed with a building marked "Dining Rooms" in the background. Has the driver in the steam tram motor and the conductor standing alongside. Trailer marked "B.T.Co. Ltd", possibly around the turn of the century. Earlier photos have the full company name. Trailer has roof advertisement "Buy your Lamps at Faull's" - oil? or electric? Taken from a postcard or a magazine - has the caption "Street Railway Train in Bendigo, Victoria", possibly North American origin given the language. Peter Duckett Collection.On the front, top left hand corner of the print "26" in ink within a circle. On rear, stamped in black ink "Photo supplied from P.W. Duckett Collection, All Rights Reserved, 69 Howitt Rd. Nth Caulfield 3161." On rear in ink "Motor 6 and Trailer 5" and a "William F Scott" address label.trams, tramways, bendigo, steam tram motors, trailers, tram 6, tram 5 -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, 1922
William Hunter (1893-1971), resident of Tatura and Mallacoota was a soldier, surveyor and amateur naturalist.This item is associated with William Hunter.A black covered book of astronomical observations and results handwritten on lined pages. Inside is a blotter - "Reed Bros Tomato Sauce" ; an envelope addressed to "William Hunter Esquire Survey Camp Tubbut" and three stamps.hunter-william astronomy science -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Kew Fire Brigade, Walton Street, c.1912
The Walton Street Fire Brigade building was constructed in 1893 (Rogers, 1973) replacing an earlier building on the site constructed for the Kew Volunteer Fire brigade. The building was demolished in 1941. In the background of the photo is a nouse on the corner of Peel and Walton Street which was also constructed in 1893 and which was to house a fireman from the brigade.This work forms part of the collection assembled by the historian Dorothy Rogers, that was donated to the Kew Historical Society by her son John Rogers in 2015. The manuscripts, photographs, maps, and documents were sourced by her from both family and local collections or produced as references for her print publications. Many were directly used by Rogers in writing ‘Lovely Old Homes of Kew’ (1961) and 'A History of Kew' (1973), or the numerous articles on local history that she produced for suburban newspapers. Most of the photographs in the collection include detailed annotations in her hand. The Rogers Collection provides a comprehensive insight into the working habits of a historian in the 1960s and 1970s. Together it forms the largest privately-donated collection within the archives of the Kew Historical Society.A photographic print of the Kew Fire Brigade, presumably copied from W.D. Vaughan's 'Kew's Civic Century' (1960)."2nd Fire Brigade, Walton St., taken shortly before Belford Rd., built. (Demolished). 2nd fire brigade, Walton St., Kew. No photo of 1st except on membership certificate."kew fire brigade, walton street - kew -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Grant & Co, Unidentified Shillinglaw Family Female, c.1893
Photographer Grant & Co. operated from 125 Swanston Street, melborune from 1891-1895 (Sands McDougall Melbourne Directory) CABINET 1866-1905 The Cabinet photo was introduced in 1866 in answer to a demand for a larger format photograph which could be mounted for a cabinet or on the wall. They were 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches (11.5 x 16.5 cm), more than twice the size of the cdv. They cost about twice as much as a cdv but eventually displaced them. They were not extensively produced until 1880 and had ceased by 1905. Coloured mounts, especially maroon or green, indicate a date between 1880 and 1890. - Frost, Lenore; Dating Family Photos 1850-1920; Valiant Press Pty. Ltd., Berwick, Victoria 19911891-1895, cabinet photo, female shillinglaw 3, grant & co photographers 125 swanston st melbourne, marg ball collection, shillinglaw family photo album 3, unknown, 1893 -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, A Biographical Dictionary Vol 1
This item is from the ‘Pattison Collection’, a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art, and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the lack of financial support led the WMI in 1911 to ask the City Council to take it over. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Library as it was then called. When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Ralph Pattison. Eventually the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. RALPH ERIC PATTISON Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 Pattison accepted a position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council. His huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower area of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine, and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave during 1942 to 1945 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. A Biographical Dictionary Vol 1 A-H containing a concise notices of eminent persons of all ages and countries: and more particulary natives of Great Britain and Ireland Author: Thompson Cooper Publisher: George Bell & Sons Date: 1890Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 920 COO Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library Front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Front loose endpaper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, great ocean road, a biographical dictionary vol 1 a-h, a biographical dictionary vol 1, thompson cooper -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - South Suburban Building Society, Bay Street, Arthur Rowan, 1985
As a member of the Port Melbourne Historical and Preservation Society, donor Arthur ROWAN photographed a series of significant buildings in the Port and South Melbourne area over several years. A selection of nineteen of these was presented to the Port Melbourne Society in 1993.Small print mounted on white card, with mounted, typed caption: South Suburban Building Society, 284 Bay Street Established 1888. This memorial stone was laid by H Dinsdale, South Suburban Society on the 4th August 1890.built environment - commercial, arthur rowan -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
DOUBLE FRAMED PHOTOGRAPH OF JAMES WILLIAM ESMOND. INSCRIPTION. JAMES WILLIAM ESMOND OFFICIAL DISCOVEREROF 20oz OF GOLD 29th JUNE 1851. BORN 1822 ENISCORTHY WEXFORD IRELAND - DIED 3rd DECEMBER 1890. BALLARAT AUSTRALIA.local history, photography, photographs, mining -
Brighton Historical Society
Nightshirt, circa 1890
This nightshirt was made by Vasiliki Raftopoulos for her husband Panayioti around 1890. Both natives of Ithaca, the couple and their children were living in the village of Brila in Romania at the time. They emigrated to Australia around 1920, following their daughter Toula, who had settled in Melbourne with her husband Constantine Mavrokefalos in 1914. Toula and Constantine's daughter, Olga Black, is a longtime Brighton resident. BHS holds a collection of garments and textiles made by the women of Olga's family, spanning four generations.Men's white cotton nightshirt with red and black cross stitch embroidery. Fastened with red tassels (one missing).vasiliki raftopoulos, panayioti raftopoulos, olga black, migration, embroidery -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Reminiscences of Andrew Ross
Reminiscences of Andrew Ross derived from a series of 42 articles which appeared at intervals in the Evelyn Observer newspaper between 21 October 1887 to 29 December 1893 under the heading "Reminiscences, County of Evelyn. The Evelyn Observer was circulated throughout much of the Yarra Valley. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: HANDWRITTEN NOTES
Fifty-three handwritten signed notes fastened together with string on various sized paper and cards some with tax stamps affixed directed to cohns secretary. Business matter related usually to directing payment of dividends to parties other than shareholders. 1893-96 dates.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CONNELLY, TATCHELL, DUNLOP COLLECTION: RECEIPT FROM QUICK & HYETT
Receipt from Quick & Hyett, Molesworth Chambers, Bull Street, Bendigo, datged July 31st. 1893. One penny stamp on bottom. Received from Connelly, Tatchell & Dunlop the sum of 4/4/-. Number 847 printed on top RH corner.Re McPherson to Schultzbusiness, legal, quick & hyett., connelly, tatchell & dunlop, sir john quick, quick & hyett, molesworth chambers. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: 1893 LETTER
Cohns Bros memorandum from Julius Cohn to E P Hastings 487 Collins St Melbourne dated 8 /12 / 1893. Scroll printed Cohns Bros Ltd letterhead above Brewers, and Aerated Water & Cordial Manufacturers Sandhurst with telephone number 43.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: HANDWRITTEN LETTER DATED 1893
Handwritten message underlined important dated March 23 rd 1893 to E V Hastings Sec Cohns bros Brewery, from E V Browne Galway Ireland, re dividends , balance sheets etc. Initialled M C please acknowledge the receipt.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery, e v browne, ireland. -
Bright & District Historical Society operating the Bright Museum
Cup, Trophy, Circa 1889
Breen challenge cup. A Bright Cricket Club trophy for six clubs competing April 1893.Siver plated inscribed trophy cup, etched with floral design arranged in garlands.Presented by / T & T Breen / Ladies Nomination 1889 / Won by / M Duane / Nominated by Mrs. G.S. Larman / 22.4.89trophy, silver, cup, cricket, breen, duane, larman -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, 1940 c
For over 20 years from 1893 gold mining was undertaken in the mountains around Glen Wills.Black and white postcard looking towards the Glen Wills Road situated between the valley and steep hills taken in summer Glen Wills Victoriaaccommodation, hotels -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, The President General, 1938 - 1941
Born 1866, Victoria. Died 1961, Victoria. Ordained 1893. Mildura 1893, Launceston 1896, Prahran 1899 and 1910, Hawthorn 1902 and 1917, Central Mission Melbourne 1907, Brunswick + Coburg 1914, President of Victoria Conference 1919, President General 1938 - 1941, Professor of Theology Queen's College 1920 - 1937.Head and shoulders, sepia photograph of Rev. Professor A. E. Albiston, H.A., B.D., in clerical garb, taken from publication.The President General Rev. Professor A. E. Albiston, M.A., B.D.albiston, arthur ed ward, queen's college, professor of theology, president, victorian and tasmanian conference, president general -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Former Stawell School of Mines, c2000
The Stawell School of Mines was established in 1890.Former Stawell School of Mines stawell school of mines, schools of mines -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Stawell School of Mines, c1904, c1904
The Stawell School of Mines was established in 1890.Photograph of the Stawell School of Mines as depicted in the 1904-5 Stawell School of Mines Prostectus. The image includes the Furnace Room, Lecture Room, Chemical Laboratory, Re Treatment Plant and the Revernertory Furnace Room.stawell school of mines, stawell, schools of mines -
City of Ballarat Libraries
Photograph, J. Liston Hairdresser & Perfumer
J. Liston operated in Castlemaine in 1890.commerical, building, castlemaine, hairdresser, perfumer, j. liston -
Mont De Lancey
China Tea Set
Used in 1890, from Freida Striezel11 piece Children's Tea Set, white with green ring around rims, and gold leaf patterned. Sugar bowl with 2 lids, 5 saucers, 3 cups.toy dinnerware, toy cups, toy bowls, toy coffee services -
Federation University Historical Collection
Instrument - Scientific Instument, Telegraph Relayer, c1870-1893
Probably acquired for use in Telegraphy courses run at the Ballarat SChool of Mines between 1875 and 1893. Telegraph relays amplified electrical signals in a telegraph line. Telegraph messages traveled as a series of electrical pulses through a wire from a transmitter to a receiver. Short pulses made a dot, slightly longer pulses a dash. The pulses faded in strength as they traveled through the wire, to the point where the incoming signal was too weak to directly operate a receiving sounder or register. A relay detected a weak signal and used a battery to strengthen the signal so that the receiver would operate. This relay was made by the firm of Charles T. and John N. Chester, two brothers who successfully partnered in New York City. Charles (1826-1880) founded the firm and provided the expert telegraphy knowledge while John (1820-1871) kept the books and managed the business operations.(http://americanhistory.si.edu/collections/search/object/nmah_706518, accessed 25/01/2018)Electromagnetic relay device used in telegraphy. The working parts mounted on a brass plate, attached to a wood base. Equipped with four terminal posts. Adjustable contactor mechanism. This electromagnetic Relay Device was used in Telegraphy at the Ballarat School of Mines. After a special meeting of the Ballarat SChool of Mines Council in 1874, a decision was made to offer instruction in Telegraphy, a subject not directly related to mining. Telegraphy was taught by W.P. Bechervaise, postmaster at Ballarat. On 07 October 1874 the Ballarat Courier correspondent reprted on Telegraphic training: "... these classes ... are a snare and a delusion, as there is scarcely the remotest chance of obtaining employment when the examination has been passed."scientific instrument, telegraph relayer, telegraphy relay device, telegraphy -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Memorabilia, Lola Tindal Recollections and wedding photo of Susannah and Alfred Tindal
Wedding photo of Susannah and Alfred David Tindal circa 1890. They lived at Tindal's road, Anderson Creek (Warrandyte). Also recollections written by Lola Tindal who grew up on orchards in Ringwood/Heathmont, written on 1st November 1995.