Black box containing a Matrix Braille writing machine, with a 24mm-wide paper spool attached to the feeding mechanism. Corner of box is hinged and lifts up to reveal keyboard. Top half of box lifts to reveal Braille writer which is bolted to a wooden base that can be lifted out. The base is secured with a metal latch. Machine has black Bakelite keys with rubber pads beneath make this a "silent" machine; wooden case has black leather-like covering, hinged lid, metal clasps, and leather handle on the side. "Model G, Matrix, Coventry Gauge & Tool Company, Ltd., No. 1183, For The Royal National Institute for the Blind, London W.I." is stamped on the front,Black vinyl-covered case containing black metal writer and paper spool"Model G, Matrix, Coventry Gauge & Tool Company, Ltd., No. 1183, For The Royal National Institute for the Blind, London W.I." is stamped on the front.braille equipment, royal national institute for the blind

Black and white aerial of Martins Point Moyne River showing dredge. The original signed by R. W. Golding.Black and white landscapelocal history, photography, photographs, slides, film, aerial, martins point, moyne river, dredge

Black and white photograph of a bushfire north of Greensborough in the 1960sDigital copy of black and white news clipping. Text illegible.greensborough, bushfire, greensborough bush fire

Mount Alexandra 1850. Reproduction black and white photographReproduction black and white photograph, 33 x 23 cm

A black and white photograph of The Crossways in Marysville. The Crossways was built in the early 1920s and is the oldest building in Marysville. The Crossways historic inn survived the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires thanks to the efforts of its c-owner Greg Cherry and, in the days after the fires, provided a much-needed refuge to the Marysville community and firefighters. A black and white photograph of The Crossways in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, photograph, the crossways cabaret, the crossways, crossways, crossways country inn, crossways historic inn, 2009 black saturday bushfires, accommodation

Port of Portland Authority archivesFront: (no inscriptions) Back: Priestman/ on Timber Barge (black pen on white label, centre)port of portland archives, dredging, priestman stippert, barge

An early black and white photograph of Steavenson Falls in Marysville in Victoria.An early black and white photograph of Steavenson Falls in Marysville in Victoria. The Steavenson Falls is named after the Victorian Assistant Commissioner of Roads and Bridges, John Steavenson who arrived in Victoria in the early 1860's.stevens falls 123 VELOXstevens falls, steavenson falls, stevenson's falls, marysville, victoria, waterfalls, photograph, john steavenson

The group features the late Lindsay McKellar Black.The Greensborough Angling Club is still meeting in its Para Rd clubrooms.A black and white photocopy of a photograph of a group of members of the Greensborough Angling Club.Blue biro words in the LH margin.greensborough angling club, para rd

Small book with blue cover and damaged yellow and black dust jacket; 194 pagesnon-fictionanne rennie collection, wal harbord, merchant navy, seamen, seafarers, ww2, battle of the atlantic, walter harbord, navigation

Presumed recovered from Port Phillip, possibly from the PS LonsdaleSoup bowl, vitreous china, white glaze, red band, black company crestPort Phillip Steamship and Hotel Company Limited - black crestceramics, ps lonsdale, port phillip

Proof sheet of photos taken at Legacy House. Images 1 to 3 are two widows sitting on a sofa talking to a legatee. Images 4 to 8 is a widow sitting across from a Legatee at a desk taken to show how Legacy provides advice to widows. Image 9 and 12 are of a Legatee handing over a key to the widows' club president on the opening of the new Widows Club rooms. Images 10 and 11 are groups of widows enjoying the new club rooms. Legacy House was remodelled in 1980. One of the ladies is possibly Valerie Rae. The other ladies are not known. Date is not known but possibly in the 1980s. Was donated with three other photos after Valerie Rae passed away. The note with the photos was dated 2014 and it said she died in 2009.A record of activities that Legacy provided for widows.Black and white photo proof sheet x 12 photos of widows at Legacy House.Handwritten in black texta image numbers 1 to 12 and '2208'widows, widows clubs

A passport of Legatee George Knocks from 1928. George Knocks was born in the UK and joined the Royal Navy in World War 1. He later migrated to Australia and joined Legacy in 1929 until his death in 1945, he left a significant bequest to Melbourne Legacy which was used to help many people. Information from a press release in 1975 relates the story of George Knocks who joined Legacy and left a bequest that made a difference. The information was intended to be used by press and magazines etc. A longer version of the story is in the Weekly Bulletin - 29 Sept 1964 and a document prepared by Legatee Armstrong in 1965 called One Man's Legacy. Summary: George was described as a lonely ex-seaman who migrated to Australia after the first world war. He learnt about Legacy and the work with widows and children. 'He joined up as a Legatee and from that day, the pattern of life changed greatly for George. He became absorbed in his new environment and spent most of his time with the children. The mothers founding him a rugged, but completely trustworthy friend.' When George died on 14 April 1945 he was mourned by many Legacy friends. His left his property to four comrades, as trustees to use in continuing Legacy's work, this bequest became the George Knocks Fund. As a result, a great many people in Legacy's care were helped, in all sorts of ways.A record of the life of a legatee and an example of what passports contained in the 1920s.Black hardcover passport of George Knocks issued 1928.Cover stamped in black ink 'A73884' and signed in black ink 'G. Knocks', pages notes in pen and pencil, stamp from Colombo, Sri Lanka and Freemantle WA, in purple ink.george knocks, fund, bequests

Black and white photograph of Margie Hope, Lesley Hills, Lorraine Poulter and Elinor Partington.Digital copy of black and white photograph.

Soft cover, cardboard book, gold, white & black colour print on cover. 324 cut plain pages, illustrated black & white photographs & maps.Front fly leaf hand written in black ink: Donated by Robyn Schultzbooks, military, history

From McNamara collection Stated as midwife apron but unsure if black apron was used! Heather & Isobel McNamara.Large black apron with ties.mcnamara, apron, midwifry

The Scantlebury family moved to Cheltenham from Linton. The father, George, was a medical practitioner. His daughter, Vera, became an early woman graduate of medicine at the University of Melbourne. His son, Clifford, also became a medical practitioner.Black and white image of a man (Dr George Scantlebury) driving an early car along Charman Road, Cheltenham. There are two women in the car as well. Cheltenham Cemetery can be seen in the background.Handwritten in black ink on round red sticker: X17 [scribbled over] Handwritten in black ink inside a circle: A4 Handwritten in red ink inside a black ink circle: 60% Handwritten in black ink: Dr Scantlebury's motor car Handwritten in blue ink: Ch4scantlebury, cheltenham, medicine, cars

An early black and white photograph of Steavenson Falls in Marysville in Victoria.An early black and white photograph of Steavenson Falls in Marysville in Victoria. The Steavenson Falls is named after the Victorian Assistant Commissioner of Roads and Bridges, John Steavenson who arrived in Victoria in the early 1860's.Stevenson's Falls Dec. 1935 SUTHERLAND/ HEALESVILLEsteavenson falls, stevenson's falls, marysville, victoria, waterfalls, photograph, john steavenson

Black and white copy 9.5 x 15|Black and white copy 12x18Black and white photograph of the entrance and Bullock Island. It shows the western end of Bullock Island with bathing boxes, rock groynes, and sandy shore beneath Jemmys Point. Lakes Entrance VictoriaLakes Entrance, Gippsland Lakesislands, waterways, topography

An early black and white photograph of Steavenson Falls in Marysville in Victoria.An early black and white photograph of Steavenson Falls in Marysville in Victoria. The Steavenson Falls is named after the Victorian Assistant Commissioner of Roads and Bridges, John Steavenson who arrived in Victoria in the early 1860's.stevenson falls, steavenson falls, marysville, victoria, photograph, john steavenson, waterfalls

An early black and white photograph of Steavenson Falls in Marysville in Victoria.An early black and white photograph of Steavenson Falls in Marysville in Victoria. The Steavenson Falls are named after the Victorian Assistant Commissioner of Roads and Bridges, John Steavenson who arrived in Victoria in the early 1860s.stevenson falls, steavenson falls, waterfalls, marysville, victoria, john steavenson

An early black and white photograph of Steavenson Falls in Marysville in Victoria.An early black and white photograph of Steavenson Falls in Marysville in Victoria. The Steavenson Falls is named after the Victorian Assistant Commissioner of Roads and Bridges, John Steavenson who arrived in Victoria in the early 1860s.steavenson falls, marysville, victoria, waterfalls, john steavenson