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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BILL ASHMAN COLLECTION: SOME SCALE REMOVED FROM BOILER
Black and white photo a some scale which was removed from the boiler at Knox Home, Auckland, N.Z. A ruler is lying amongst the scale to show the size of the pieces. Photo taken by F. W. Young, Press & Commercial Photographer. Written on the back: Scale removed from Boiler at Knox Home Auckland N.Z. September 1937. Scalebuoy Treatment been used approx 7 months.sciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy, bill ashman collection - correspondence, knox home auckland, f w young -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BILL ASHMAN COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
Notes from C & H Ltd., dated Sept 16, 1937 titled 'Scale Buoys'. Typed on paper with printed letterhead of W. H. Cunningham and Hill, Limited. Notes are a review of results since W. H. Cunningham and Hill, Limited, Wholesale Plumbing and Heating Specialists were handed a patented article, told what it would do, how to apply it, and started out to prove it.sciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy, bill ashman collection - correspondence, w h cunningham and hill limited, dr blackhurst, the scalebuoy company -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BUSH COLLECTION: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND BUDGETS - ST PAUL'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND, 1938-1939
Financial Statements and Budgets - St Paul's Church of England. 1) Annual reports and financial statements for year ended 31st December, 1937. 2) Annual reports and financial statements for year ended 31st December, 1938. 3) Budget for 1938, with letter attachment from Edward H Pickford, (Rector). 4) Budget for 1939, with letter attachment from Edward Pickford (Rector).organization, church, st. paul's -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: CENTRAL WATTLE GULLY, 1936/37
Documents: folder contains documents - Lease No. 8769 Castlemaine, No. 8770 Castlemaine, application for lease - Thomas Thomson - Wattle Gully Extended, prospectus - of the South Frederick the Great Company, prospectus - North Hustlers Lease No. 9077 Castlemaine, draft prospectus for Central Wattle Gully Company, shares listing, report on Chewton Goldfield 1937, prospectus - Lansells Concord, Maxwell Consolidated Central Napoleon.MCCOLL RANKIN AND STANSISTREETorganization, business, gold mining - legal, mccoll rankin and stansistreet, central white gully -
Canterbury Primary School
Pupils Register
Great use to Family Historians - contains names, dates, addresses and occupation. Also gives clues to previous location or destination of families.Pupils register covering enrollment years 1934 - 1937. Register numbers 6402 - 7127. Columns include :- Reg.No., Name, DOB, Date of Enrollment, Name of Parent or Guardian, Residence of Parent or Guardian, Occupation of Parent or Guardian, School Last Attended, Date of Last Attendance at former School, Date of obtaining Qualifying Certificate, Date of obtaining Merit Certificate, Date of Last Attendance, Destination.PUPILS REGISTER/STATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT CANTERBURY/No. 3572pupils, school, canterbury, register -
Canterbury Primary School
Pupils Register
Great use to Family Historians - contains names, dates, addresses and occupation. Also gives clues to previous location or destination of families.Pupils register covering enrollment years 1937 - 1939. Register numbers 7628 - 7848. Columns include :- Reg.No., Name, DOB, Date of Enrollment, Name of Parent or Guardian, Residence of Parent or Guardian, Occupation of Parent or Guardian, School Last Attended, Date of Last Attendance at former School, Date of obtaining Qualifying Certificate, Date of obtaining Merit Certificate, Date of Last Attendance, Destination.PUPILS REGISTER/STATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT CANTERBURY/No. 3572pupils, school, canterbury, register -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - SHELBOURNE EAST SS 1012 COLLECTION: SHELBOURNE EAST SCHOOL 1012
Copy of black and white photograph of East Shelbourne School No. 1012. Teacher: W. M. Ryan 1937-1941. Back row left to right: Steward Hamilton, Ivan Beck, Jack Hamilton. Middle row: Ian Beck, Clive Beck, Edith Hamilton, Gaynor Holden, Dorothy Harris. Front row: Betty Hamilton, Valma Holden, Dot Beck, Pat Beck.education, bendigo, shelbourne east -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BILL ASHMAN COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
Five page copy of a broadcast titled 'More About Hydroculture' dated 17 September, 1937. Heading - Chemistry of Today. Mentioned is the growth of plants, carbon - diamond and graphite, animal life and some plants that a Mr. Franklin D. Underwood of Harwich, Mass. Had grown using the growing salts. Typed on paper with printed letterhead and has Broadcast (3) written at the top of the page.sciences, bill ashman collection - correspondence, chemistry of today, john seaverns, more about hydroculture -
Greensborough Historical Society
Medicine Kit, Home medicine kit (20th Century), 1937c
Gathered from various donors, these items were in common use throughout the 20th century as home remedies. Rawleigh's Anti-Pain was advertised in The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser (NSW), Thursday 8 April 1937, page 3.Examples of home first aid.Various bottles and tins, some containing liquid. A glass eye bath.first aid kits, medicines -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Document - B/W article (magazine/newspaper), C 1930s
A photo, that appeared in the magazine section of the Weekly Times in 1937, of Taylor's General Store and Cafe after a flood of the Stoney Creek. The creek flowed through the store at the height of the flood. The course of the creek was changed after this flood to prevent this happening again.A newspaper cutting. It shows a building with three women standing in front of it. The building has TAYLOR painted on the roof and a sign saying "Store & Cafe" there is a large pool of water in the foreground. Trees and hills can be vaguely seen in the background.buildings, shops, natural disasters, floods -
The Foundling Archive
Application for air crew, Royal Australian Air Force - Application for air crew George Argo Turner (sr), c1938-1945
Here, we learn that George Argo Jr, attended Scotch College in Melbourne between 1931-1937, and that is parents (George Argo Sr and Bertha) were British. they all live at 3 Hotham Street East St. Kilda at this time. Blue paper , black inkRoyal Australia Air Force letterhead social history, victoria, school, autralian military forces -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Jelly moulds, Approzimiately 1930's
Donated to Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society by Susan Heywood-Downard. Formed part of kitchen equipment for her mother Elizabeth Cox after marriage in 1937. Was used to encourage daughters to eat gelatine based desserts when they were children.3 individual smaller moulds and one larger star-shaped mould. All made of aluminum. Used to hold jelly-based desserts whilst they set.cooking -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, Tom Marks and wife, 1900-1939
Tom Marks (1857-1939) was a founding member of the Association for the Advancement of the Blind and president in 1900 and 1935-1937. For centenary celebrations of the Association, portraits were painted of past presidents and photographs gathered in preparation of this. This image was collected, however the donor is unidentified.1 small photograph, taken in black and white and colouredMother & Daddy Printed by Harringtonstom marks, mary cecilia marks -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Tool - Collin's-type pelvimeter used by Dr Fritz Duras
This instrument was used by Dr Fritz Duras (1896-1965), who moved to Australia from Germany in 1937. As his father was Jewish, Duras was forced to leave Germany , and came to Australia to take up a post as director of physical education at Melbourne University. Metal pelvimeter. Consists of a device with two arms, which curve into rounded points at their ends. A semi-circular measuring gauge is attached to the end of the pelvimeter.obstetrics -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Tool - Uterine catheter used by Dr Fritz Duras
This instrument was used by Dr Fritz Duras (1896-1965), who moved to Australia from Germany in 1937. As his father was Jewish, Duras was forced to leave Germany , and came to Australia to take up a post as director of physical education at Melbourne University. Metal catheter with internal wire. Catheter is in a vague 's' shape, with a thinner and thicker section. A loop at one end it attached to a wire which can be slid in and out of the device. There are two small round attachments at the thinner end of the device which function as grips. obstetrics -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Ida Stanton, Bridging The Gap 1988 -- The History of Halls Gap From 1840 by Ida Stanton, 1988
Tales of Hall's Gap in the Grampians, as collected by the Pupils of Hall's Gap Primary School, from the descendants of Pioneer Families, and Recorded prior to 1940. Rerecorded from old well worn notes, by Grant W Greenwood, Head Teacher 1937-1939.Fawn cover with drawing of trees and mountain in the background. in the foreground is a bridge over a river, with a woman in a dray. Presented to Stawell Historical Society Ida Stanton May 1989stawell grampians -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Postcard, Ise Gropius, Ise Gropius to Patricia Boyd, Dec-73
The card brings new year wishes from Ise Gropius, the widow of Walter Gropius, to Patricia Boyd. The card shows the Gropius home built in 1937 in Lincoln Mssachusetts, which will be presented to The Society For The Preservation of New England Antiquities, by Ise Gropius.Large postcard with envelope -
Puffing Billy Railway
3 NC - Victrian Railways NC Class Full Guard's Van Body, June / July 1914
V.R NC Class Full Guard's Van body 3 NC ( marked underneath as 22 NQR) 3 NC Brake Van (4 ton capacity) Service History : *NC 3.VA - 17/ 6/1914 NWS Built new - / 5/1928 - Modified AC Malco BO 13/ 8/1932 NWS Into Workshops - 26/10/1932 NWS Out of Workshops (75 days) 11/ 8/1937 NWS Into Workshops - 21/ 9/1937 NWS Out of Workshops (42 days) 19/ 3/1945 NWS Into Workshops - 17/ 8/1945 NWS Out of Workshops (152 days)Historic - Victorian Railways - narrow gauge rolling stock - NC Class Full Guard's Van body 3 NCTimber Guards Van body sitting on wrought iron frame of 22 NQRV.R NC Class Full Guard's Van body 3 NC ( marked underneath as 22 NQR) puffing billy, victorian railways, narrow gauge, nc guards van, narrow gauge rolling stock -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Plan - Uniting Church Archives, Orrong Road, 78-66, Elsternwick
Six documents including plan and correspondence between Elsternwick Methodist Church, Public Health Department and Beddoe Pty Ltd concerning the application to make alterations and additions including the erecting of a brick kindergarten from 30/07/1937 to 03/03/1939.elsternwick methodist church, orrong road, beddoe pty ltd., halls, kindergarten, robinson c.h., briggs james r., beddoe f.g., charlesworth a.c., methodist church trust, town clerks, hoddle street -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative - Copy - W5 808 The Esplanade St Kilda, Ray Pearson
Copy negative of a photograph of W5 808 in The Esplanade St Kilda near the corner with Fitzroy St. The tram entered service on 23/12/1937. The tram appears in a very new condition. The tram has the destination of Moreland. Photo considered to be post WW2Yields information about W5 808 soon after construction.Copy negative of a black and white photographtramcars, tramways, tram 808, st kilda, the esplanade, w5 class, moreland -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Legacy Camp - John Bush photos, 1945
A rare photo of Legacy camp buildings at Stan Savige's property in Balnarring dated as 1945. Plus other photos from camps and beach trips. The source is not known but John Bush is in several photos and was presumably a junior legatee that became part of a leadership group, such as the Intermediate Legacy Club (ILC). They are a group of old sepia photos that have been reproduced.A record of the initial buildings built at Somers/Balnarring and outings provided for Junior Legatees organised by Legacy.Reproductions of sepia photos of John Bush in the 1940s.Labels on the back are handwritten in black pen. 02177.1 School house / Legacy Camps / 1945 02177.2 John Bush - 27 / Leader after WW2 02177.3 John Bush 02177.4 Digging trenches for rubbish / Somers 1947 02177.5 John Bush 1937junior legatee outing, camps, ilc, legacy somers camp -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Belt, Webbing
An example of the standard issue webbing belt used by Australian service personnel, first introduced in 1937. This belt is an example issued in the late 1980s and is a variation of the design being finished in a black colour and not having buckles at the rear. This belt was worn by an officer and has gold plated, 'rolled' brass slides rather than the standard flat brass finish slides. The buckle components have also been gold plated. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - H.A. & S.R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: CONTRACT OF SALE
Conditions of sale by private contract dated 13th September, 1937 between Mrs. F.P. Armstrong (seller) and C.M.F. Skilbeck (buyer) for land situate 106 Thistle Street, Bendigo being part of Crown allotment 14 section 16B described in certificate of title volume 4386 folio 877150, together with 4-roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Price 300 pounds. Office copy.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - H.A. & S.R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: CONTRACT OF SALE
Conditions of sale by private contract dated 13th September, 1937 between Mrs. F.P. Armstrong (seller) and C.M.F. Skilbeck (buyer) for land situate 106 Thistle Street, Bendigo being part of Crown allotment 14 section 16B described in certificate of title volume 4386 folio 877150, together with 4-roomed weatherboard dwelling and all sundry. Price 300 pounds. Vendor's copy.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO BUSINESSES COLLECTION: STILWELL
Advertising material for Stilwell's, Hargreaves Street, Bendigo. 1) four pages summer circular, Season 1937-38 items includes: garden hose, fittings and reels. Lawn mowers, blinds, outdoor furniture and fly doors. 2) Paint or perish! Advertising for various paint brands and wallpapers. 3) article from the Bendigo Advertiser January 1951 titled: the Story of Stilwell's a link with Bendigo's progress.bendigo, business, stilwell -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: TREES
A box with a picture of trees on the front.(Writing on back of box states 'Trees of Williamsburg U.S.A. by Michael Frome .This tree grew when Jesus was born'(from Look Learn 11.8.62 article .Mountain lake in Alberta Canada .Strand on the green near London ). It contains pictures of, and articles about, trees. Sources include, 'The Sun,' 'Illustrated London News,' 'The Australian Women's Weekly' and 'The Australasian Post.' 1937 - 1968.TREESsciences, general, trees, lydia chancellor, collection, natural history, place, trees, botany, sciences -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Handwritten Notes, Wal Jack, "Story of Ballarat's Electric Trams", 1930-1940's
Has a strong association with a Ballarat Tramway and its early electric trams - a handwritten copy of an article in The Courier.Handwritten copy of a H.P. James, article that appeared in The Courier, 24-9-1937, titled "Story of Ballarat's Electric Trams" 15 pages, covering the routes, tramcars, fare boxes, Sebastopol, managers, wages, union, arbitration, strikes, events of interest, Contained within Reg Item 5485 - Service Exercise Book, black covers, with label, red binding titled "No. 2 - Ballarat Tramways & S.E.C. Systems". trams, tramways, ballarat, esco -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE - NEW CHUM GOLD MINES
Mustard coloured auction catalogue for a sale of Machinery, Plant and Equipment of the New Chum Gold Mines at Maldon on 26 October, 1937 and at 3.00 p.m. sale of Residences for Removal or otherwise, Household Furniture, Mess Equipment,etc. at Allendale. Sale by Order of Gold Mines of Australia Ltd. Auctioneer was J. H. Curnow & Son. Catalogue has £, s. d. columns down the right side of the pages.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - new chum gold mines, gold mines of australia ltd., j h curnow & son, j l jamieson, bolton bros -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Machine - Wright R 3350 Duplex Cyclone 3,700 HP Air Cooled 18 Cylinder Radial
Historical Details: . Description: Developed in 1937 this engine is considered to be the peak in radial aircraft engine design. It was developed from the Wright R 1820. These engines were fitted to a number of aircraft types including the Lockheed Constellation airliner and Lockheed Ne. Level of Importance: States/n W532417 -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Newspaper, W D Vaughan Pty Ltd, The Kew Advertiser, Vol.16 No.38, Thursday October 2 1941, 2 October 1941
The Kew Advertiser was a major local Kew newspaper founded in 1926. It was owned by William David Vaughan who was a prominent member of the Kew community. Vaughan also served as a Councillor in the City of Kew for many years, and as Mayor in 1937-38, 1947-48 and 1961-62.Broadsheet newspaper printed in black ink, front page shows advertisements for local businesses on outside edges, has cross-shaped fold creases where the paper has be folded into quarters.newspapers -- kew (vic), w d vaughan, kew advertiser, newspapers -- kew (vic.) -- 1940s