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Orbost & District Historical Society
household items, 1935-1960s
These items are from the estate of Norma Adelaide Scott (nee Johnston) ,January 2, 1925 - May 18, 2018 (93 years old) who died in Orbost. Norma was part of the Morris family who came to Newmerella in 1888, had land on Grandview Road and on the flats. Mr Morris had been a school teacher at Lake Tyers Mission before coming to Orbost. "Bobs y’r Uncle" was a nursery rhyme game designed by Frank H. Simpson for John Waddington Ltd. in 1935. The game was especially designed for children. The cards had scenes from nursery rhymes and six cards were needed to make up each rhyme in a set. Games turned out to become an important part in the progress of Waddingtons, who eventually acquired the rights to Monopoly in the UK, and then published Cluedo, opening the way for their supremacy in the toy industry These items are examples of common household items used in an Orbost family in the first - mid 20th century.3228.1 is a wooden tray with handles. The tray is lacquered and hand - painted with green leaves and orange flowers. 3228.2 is a brush with a curved wooden handle, lacquered and decorated in a similar pattern of green leaves and flowers. 3228.3 is a small wooden tray, lacquered and hand -painted with green leaves and yellow flowers. It is a rectangular shape with raised edging attached on the four sides. 3229.4 is a pack of cards in a red box with a cartoon type drawing of a man wearing a checked coat and hat holding two dogs on leashes.3228.5 is an orange / white cardboard box containing a pair of nylon stockings: box labelled " 'KOLOTEX/ Free-n-eezy" stockings.3228,5 - in orange and white print - "KOLOTEX/ Free-n-eezy/ Clings/ 40 denier/ SEAMLESS/ S-T-R-E-T-C-H" and in black - "NEW guaranteed never to ladder"scott-norma cards-playing hosiery-kolotex-stockings trays-wooden household -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Medals - Norman H V Powell, 20th Century
The Medals, Plaque and Scroll are the original items presented to 2952 N H V Powell's Family. 2952 N H V Powell enlisted in the AMF on 12 October 1915 and was Killed in Action on 25 July 1916 in FranceThe items are the originals of 2952 N H V Powell as presented to his family.A collection of Medals and Memorial Plaque and cloth scroll in a wooden frame. Medals are - 1914-1915 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal, Plaque, cloth scroll.The Medals are behind glass, inscriptions cannot be confirmed. Plaque is inscribed - He Died for Freedom and Honour - Norman Henry Victor Powell Cloth Scroll - Australian Military Forces - For Australiaww1, france, killed in action, 2952 n h v powell -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: DEBORAH EXTENDED GOLD MINING COMPANY N/L GOLD MINING LEASE, 18 April 1957
Document Deborah Extended Gold Mining Company N/L document - gold mining lease document, Vol 334 071, dated 18 April 1957, 4 pages with map. Map adjoins Bendigo Cemetery. Lease between Deborah Extended Gold Mining Company N/L and the State of Victoria. No. 11339, Vol 334 Fol 071.organization, mining, gold mining lease, deborah extended gold mine, gold mining lease -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Letter, Passage to Australia on the Benalla in 1925 for the Bradley family
Bradley family settled on Phillip IslandHistoricalBlack and white photocopy of A4 typed letter from Australia House, London re passages to Australia for Mr E. N. Bradley and family Government of Australia. Migration & Settlement Office. Australia House. 12 March 1925bradley family, migration, letters, betty pedley -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - LETTER BADGES WW1, C. 1914 - 18
Items in the collection re John D Gardiner No 2832, refer Cat No 5892.2 for his service history..1) Badge brass with the letters "R E", two lugs on the rear. .2) Badge brass with the letters "N F", two lugs on the rear.badges, uniform -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, A Look at the Bright Side, 1988
Soft cover book. Green buckram. Cartoon of two diggers in a rainy jungle. Black shadow writing. Pages - N/A Illustrated with comedy cartoons."L SCHILLING" books, military history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTER (copy), 22.6.1915
Photocopy of letter from B.N.Edwards, in Gallipoli, to his family. Refer Cat No 108.61 for his service details.Black & white photocopy of a letter from B N EDWARDS to his family, stamped PASSED, from Gallipoli. 4 pages stapled together.documents-letters-copies, military history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Literary work - POEM, FRAMED, 1916
Norman Graham, No 551 enlisted in the AIF in B Coy 38th Battalion on 1.6.1916 age 22 years 11 months. Embarked for England 20.6.1916, promoted to Cpl 22.8.1916, promoted to L/Sgt 18.11.1916, embarked for France 22.11.1916, KIA 7/9.6.1917, no known grave.Poem, gold printing on yellow background, frame is black with silver edging. Poem titled "Christmas Thoughts 1916" by Cpl. N. Graham 551. military history - souvenirs, frame accessories, 38th -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Captain James Cook
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. Captain James Cook, R. N. One hundred and fifty years on Author: Sir Joseph Carruthers Publisher: John Murray Date: 1930Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 920 COO Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service Pastedown front endpaper has 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, captain james cook, sir joseph carruthers -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - Sepia, C 1920s (?)
Men on the upstream embankment of Lake Wartook.Photo shows five men (one only partly visible n the left side) on the rocky embankment of a large body of water (Lake Wartook).scenery, lake wartook -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Map, Ringwood -Montrose-Heathmont folded Map with ads for local businesses. C1960s
Front cover missing - ad for power cords and piston rings - originally back cover.White folded map from Ringwood > Montrose E > W and North Ringwood > Heathmont N > S surrounded by ads for local businesses. Not dated. -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Fishes of Australia and Their Technology
Fishes of Australia and Their Technology Author: T C Roughley, Economic Zoologist Publisher: Government Printer Sydney N S W Date: 1916 Pastedown end page has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Librarywarrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, fishes of australia and their technology, t c roughley -
Federation University Historical Collection
Object, Slag from the Ballarat School of Mines Assay Furnace, c2008, c2008
A number of pieces of slag that was found n close proximity to the original Ballarat School of Mines Assay Furnace, when it was at Mt Helen Campus c2008ballarat school of mines, assay furnace, slag -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CAPTIN MATTHEW FLINDERS R.N
Handwritten account of the life and work of Captain Matthew Flinders R. N. Note on the front to Felicity from Ian. Also a Bibliography on the next page.document, captain matthew flinders r n, the sixth continent, arthur scholes, the discovery of australia, a sharp, the voyage of the investigator, k a austin, my own destroyer, s j baker, mornington - in the wake of flinders, l moorhead, matthew flinders 1774-1814, j d mack, in strangeland: pioneers of australia, t carter, the voyages of matthew flinders, m colewell, the discovery and exploration of australia, e h g & g ee feeken, the victoria historical magazine december 1943 & june 1953 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: HANDWRITTEN LETTER DATED 1893
Printed Cohns Memorandum dated April 22nd 1893 to E P hastings , initialled E N C, re unclaimed dividend cheques.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - PMHPS, 10th Annivesary Meeting, Port Melbourne Uniting Church, Ann Smallpage, 25 Aug 2003
46 photographs of 10th anniversary PMH&PS meeting held 2003 at the Uniting Church. Julie Alla (l) and Mary Lyden (r)ncelebrations fetes and exhibitions, port melbourne historical & preservation society, pmhps, julie allan, mary lyden -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: NORTH VIRGINIA GMC N L - MINUTES, 1/8/33 - 17/11/39
Document. Black hard bound book with dieamond pattern and red binding. North Virginia Gold Mining Co. N L Minutes & Statements.McColl, Rankin & Stanistreetorganization, business, north virginia gmc n l, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet, north virginia gmc n l, gold mining, minutes -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: DEBORAH UNITED GMC, 1940 - 1953
Document: McColl, Rankin & Stanistreet, Deborah United GMC N/L. E. S & A Cheque Book Beige cardboard bound with red cloth.McColl, Rankin & Stanistreetorganization, business, deborah united gold mine nl, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet, deborah united gmc, gold mining, cheque book -
Clunes Museum
Print - PICTURE OF 5 CHILDREN
A FRAMED PRINT SHOWING 5 CHILDREN, SMALLEST CHILD ON HORSEBACK WITH A WHIP. CHILDREN PLAYING AROUND WITH A DOG. THE PICTURE IS IN A BROWN WOODEB\N FRAMEprint, picture of five children -
Clunes Museum
Document - LETTER MINES DEPARTMENT
LETTER FROM MINES DEPARTMENT TO MR. R N LEWIS, CASTLEMAINE IN REPLY TO REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE CLUNES MINE 12 JULY 1973new north clunes mine, r n lewis -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Brooch
Former possession of local WW2 ex RAAF serviceman. Flight Lieutenant.Gilt/gold coloured brooch in shape of a fern leaf, curved with the letters NZ in the centre (N above the Z). Has pin/clip on back. -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, The Same Old Way
Pages 3 to 6 only, contains sheet music for The Same Old Way and Along the Old Lake TrailBuff coloured folder sheet music, The Same Old Way, N Symmons, Atawi, Lakes Entrance, photo of sitting room on front covermusic book -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Leisure object (Item) - PAN AM Airlines Travel Kit
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University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Plan, 30 Lorne Pde Surrey Hills, c. 1980
Tracing paper copy, "Preliminary Site Plan," by "?N." and a rough sketch on paper. Scale 1:100. Possibly Landscape Design Project 1978.surrey hills, landscape design -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photographs, North Ringwood Elderly Citizens Building, 1992
2 B&W photographs taken by Ringwood Historical Research Group: 11060A: 28.11.92 Entrance to N. Ringwood Elderly Cits 11060B: 28.11.92 N. Ringwood Elderly Cits Tea Servery -
B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc
Sperry Gunsight, Sperry Gyroscope Co. Inc, K4 Computing Gunsight for lower Ball Turret, 1944
Crackle black single unit. Supplies Gunner with range and ballistic 'drop' information. (Three units held.)Serial No. 4740 (Sperry) S/No. 410380 (N>C>R> under Licence) S/No. 411901 (N>C>R>) -
Ruyton Girls' School
Magazine, Ruyton Girls' School, The Ruytonian, 2006
In July 1909, a modest 12-page booklet was put together by members of the fledgling Old Ruytonians Association (ORA) and distributed to the Ruyton Girls' School community. It was one of their first projects, and their aim was to nurture continuing interest in the School among former and current students. They named it "The Ruytonian." At first, The Ruytonian was produced twice yearly, and always bore a plain cover with a simple name banner. Initially, it was the work of volunteer editors from the ORA, but in 1913 they handed the publication over to the first student editors, Esther Gibson and Lucy Tickell. Since that time, the style and content of The Ruytonian has continuously evolved. The biggest shifts occurred in 1942 when it transitioned to a yearly publication, and in 1969 when it moved to a larger A4 format with a cover image specifically selected for that year.The record has strong historic significance as it pertains to the fourth oldest girls' school in Victoria, Australia. Ruyton was founded in 1878 in the Bulleen Road, Kew, home of newly widowed Mrs Charlotte Anderson (now High Street South). Thus, the record can be used as a reference example for research into Victorian school history. The record's significance is further enhanced by its exceptionally well-documented provenance, having remained the property of Ruyton Girls' School since its production.Colour publication printed on white paper. 104 pages.Front Cover: 6 / 0 / 0 / 2 / n / a / i / n / o / t / y / u / R / R /ruyton girls' school, the ruytonian, kew, old ruytonians association, yearbook, school, publication, girls school, junior school, senior school, journal, students, teacher -
Ballarat and Queen's Anglican Grammar School
Aerial view of School building and houses in Howitt Street
aerial view showing the south east corner of the property with the original School building on the RHS. Some houses can be seen in Howitt Street, Wendouree, where the present supermarket stands.Verso - N. L. HARVEY (Press Photo Service) A.M.P. Chambers Lydiard St. N. 3002 pencilled on versoballarat-grammar, buildings, school, education -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Newsletter, City of Moorabbin Historical Society No. 1 Vol. 7 February 1967, City of Moorabbin Historical Society Newsletter No. 1 Vol. 7 February 1967, 1967
Topic ; Cheltenham Park water spring plaque; T LePage photos of pre Southland; N D Allen Church histories; new state school names; The Aims of the CMHS are ‘to record the history of the City, and register something of the Australian Atmosphere, which the necessary speed-up in post-world-war two (WW11) immigration has caused to be lost; to produce a magazine at regular intervals, featuring the work of pioneers and the changing Australian scene; to work constantly with a long range view towards building a hall where records and exhibits can be housed’ (1961) The Original Newsletters reflect the history and heritage of the former City of Moorabbin — derived from Mooroobin, ‘a resting place’ in the Bunurrung spoken language. In 1994, the City of Moorabbin was integrated into the Cities of Bayside, Glen Eira, Kingston and Monash. This is Newsletter No. 1 Vol. 7 of the CMHS February 1967 CMHS obtained a Kingston City Council Community Grant 2016 for the digitization and preservation of these Original CMHS Newsletters commenced in 1961 2 x L 26cm x W 21cm page 1 printed both sides CITY OF MOORABBIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY / AFFILIATED WITH THE ROYAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF / VICTORIA AND THE CHELTENHAM ARTS AND CRAFTS SOCIETY/ President Mrs N. Blackman…. Secretary Mrs F.Neville ........./ VOLUME 7 No.1 NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY 1967city of moorabbin historical society 1961, sheehy t.a., newsletters -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Presentation of a silver medal by Mr. Don Walker to Mr. Harry Alderton
Donated by Mrs N. Williams, daughter of Mr.Harry Alderton.Photo of Presentation of a silver medal by Mr. Don Walker to Mr. Harry Alderton for 50 years service to Australian Tesselated Tile Company. Mrs Alderton is also in the picture.walker, donald, alderton, harry, emily, australian tesselated tile co pty ltd