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Marysville & District Historical Society
Book, Elfreyda M C Wightman, How Far to Bethlehem?-Stories from the Bible, 1945
A book for children based on the Bible.Front cover has a picture depicting Joseph and Mary, who is astride a donkey, talking to a group of men in the doorway of a building. The front cover is black with the title and series name in white. The back cover has information about a series of Bible Picture Story Books that this book is one of.fictionA book for children based on the Bible.bible story, new testament, bethlehem -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Tool - Sewing Implements, Pre 1950s
Sewing implements and crochet hook date pre 1950. PArt of Jan Barrett's mother's sewing kit.Sewing Implements: 2 wooden cotton reels one with mercerised cotton, linen thread on green card, tortoise shell spindles, iron crochet hook with wooden handle, "C 1'0 The Mer-Surah, Mercerised Cotton, machine twisted on narrow reel. Superior Linen Thread No 32 2 cord Linen thread: Lindsay Thompson (Threads) Belfast - 50 yards on backing card.sewing implements, crochet hook, cotton thread, linen thread, tortoise shell toggle -
Maldon Vintage Machinery Museum Inc
Pump - Centrifugal
Single stage end suction pump with part of casing cut away to reveal interior. Painted yellow with edges of cut away in red.Blue and white circular paper sticker on top with "Thompsons Kelly & Lewis Pumps made in Australia". Stylised bird in centre of sticker. On end of housing in relief "65x40-250 / 1.0108" (pump size & casing pattern No).machinery; pump; centrifugal; metalwork -
Thompson's Foundry Band Inc. (Castlemaine)
Document - Flyer, October 2018
THOMPSONS FOUNDRY BAND FILM PREMIERE 6TH OCTOBER 6PM CASTLEMAINE GOODS SHED A night of live music by the band, food, wine and of course, the premiere screening of the documentary about the band "They Played in a Tin Shed"film premiere, thompson's foundry band, castlemaine -
Thompson's Foundry Band Inc. (Castlemaine)
Document - Certificate, 5 December 2013
White rectangular paper document with printed black text. On the top corner is the logo of International Volunteer Day in red/green/blue. On the left a golden Congratulations and top left Australia's coat of arms also in golden colour. The document is signed by Lisa ChestersCertificate of Appreciation Presented to Thompson's Foundry Band In recognition of your contribution to strengthening community and supporting the volunteer sector International Volunteer Day 5th December 2013 Lisa Chesters MP Federal Member for Bendigoinernational volunteer day, lisa chesters, thompson's foundry band, mp, bendigo -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Last City of Port Melbourne Council, 1993/94
Last City of Port Melbourne Council. Back row from left - Liana THOMPSON (Mayor), Perce WHITE, Kerry McKENDRICK, Robert BLACKMORE, Chris RAEBURN, Lyn ALLISON. Front row from left - Phil LANG, Jim MITCHELL, Brenda BEDFORD.Coloured photograph of the last City of Port Melbourne Council before amalgamation. Photograph taken in Mayor's Room at the Port Melbourne Town Hall.amalgamation, councillors, local government - city of port melbourne, port melbourne town hall, liana thompson, perce white, robert blackmore, chris raeburn, lyn allison, phil lang, jim mitchell, brenda bedford, kerry mckendrick -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO SCHOOLS COLLECTION: WHITE HILLS TECHNICAL SCHOOL
One page photocopy. White Hills Technical School year 1961. Principal: Mr. E.C. Thompson (Senior School), Senior Assistant: Mr. G. Fountain (Feb to Jun), Headmaster: Mr. R.M. Wisemen(July onwards), Mothers' club President: Mrs. D. Yates, Top academic student in form 1 was Gregory N. Welshe.school, history, white hills technical -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Sister Norma Barnett as honorary Mayor of Port Phillip, 2004
Made for Norma's 'sister' Janne in 1999 by her daughter Tracey RAY. Kept by the family after her death and donated to PMHPS in April 2017.Framed colour photo of Sister Norma BARNETT as honorary Mayor of Port Phillip in March 1999. Norma is wearing the Mayoral robe and chain fabricated for her week as Mayor, by her family. Norma took and active role as Mayor for those few days which occured between the first Mayoral term of Liana THOMPSON and the day the second Mayor was sworn in.On back in pen: "Dear Mum, Happy Easter 2004/ lots of love, Tracey Jane xxxlocal government - city of port phillip, religion - melbourne city mission, religion - baptist church, sister norma jean barnett, tracey jane ray, janne ray, jubilee hall -
Lions Club of Maldon Inc.
Photograph, Castlemaine Sun Tour
Photograph of three men standing in front to Volkswagen van promoting the Sun Tour. L-R: Harold Peeler, Unknown Male, Barry Johansen. The Castlemaine leg of the Castlemaine tour was organised by the 'Go Castlemaine' committee comprising of Felix Cappy, Reg Langdon, Patsy Thompson and Others. The van was used for spare parts during the tour, and belonged to Harold Peeler.go castlemaine committee -
Brown Hill Progress Association Inc.
Photograph - Black and White, Comrie Family at Brown Hill
Angus Comrie was the Brown Hill PolicemanTwo photographs of the Comrie family at Brown Hill. .1) Angus Comrie and sons Murray, Jack, (Angus), Angus, Keith, Thomas, Roy (in front). The Methodist Sunday School Hall, Thompson Street is in the background. .2) Jack, Angus, Thomas, Keith, Murray, Roy in front. Seated: Angus (Snr) and Mary-ellen Comrie at 284 Humffray Street North. comrie, angus comrie, brown hill methodist sunday school hall, 284 humffray street, police, mary-ellen comrie -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: FLOATING ALONG
BHS CollectionBendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from Tuesday, April 8, 2003. Floating along: the post office float during the 1939 Bendigo Easter Fair procession. Back row: Cath Thompson and Joan Bool. Front row: Lena Cullen and Windfred Ryan. Queen: Marjorie Mollard. Page girls: names unknown. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Portrait of Mr William Todd Snr
William Todd Snr was born in England about 1823. He married Sarah Thompson in 1852, and they came to Victoria on the ship "Una" in 1853. William and Sarah lived at Amherst before settling at Linton. They had at least eight children. Part of Old Lintonian collection ; No. 17.Mounted portrait of a man with white whiskers wearing suit coat and tie.william todd snr., old lintonian collection -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Strength Through Adversity
Stories by Brian Wright, Claire Scarsi, Daphne Donaldson, Doreen MacGowan, Elvie Perry, Glen Holden, Ken Stewart, Leila Sutton, Joss Field, Sylvia Birthisel, Barb Robertosn, Harold Keith Blake, J Marie nicholls, Leslie Bennett, Hugh Thompson.Strength Through Adversity Stories from our Community Shared Memories in their own Words Published by Norther Grampians ShirePositive Aging Projectshire aging histories -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Malonga
Typed notes on the Thompson family, supplied by Sue Samuel, undated, also giving a brief history of the construction of Malonga, Dandenong Road, Caulfield. Also included are handwrittem research notes, undated and unattributed, listing the previous owners of Malonga rangingfrom its construction in 1891/1892 to 1939.samuel sue, grosmont, caulfield north, thompson walter, malonga, kooyong road, wallace elizabeth, dundee marmalade, jameson william, thompson elizabeth, ogilive john captain., mcleod james. a., keillerin james, dandenong road, mcleod mrs -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Black & white photo, Group Outside Blackburn Hall
Used by Robin Da Costa in 'Blackburn - A Picturesque History'. Motor cycle was made by Bill Thompson's Clifton Cycle Works circa 1913/1914. Most likely a 3 1/2 h.p. (500cc) Clifton Motor Cycle purchased from 211 Elizabeth Street branch.Black and white photo of an adult male with a motorcycle and cane side-car with three children outside Blackburn Hall.|See page 84 of Da Costa book. Pictured are Arthur Roberts, D Collins and M Chrystieroberts, arthur, collins, d., chrystie, m., blackburn hall -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Functional Object - Fraser Nash FN4 Tail Turret (Short Sunderland IIi / V Ml814 / Nz4108 / VH-Brf)
Historical Details: . Description: Frazer Nash was a British automobile manufacturer and engineering company founded in 1922 that had produced around 400 cars by the mid 1930’s. A separate company Nash & Thompson was established in 1929 by business partners Archibald Frazer Nash and Henry. Level of Importance: -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Black and white photo, Blackburn South State School (No4035), 1958
Students identified. Greg McKibbin, Greg Amphlet, Robert Butterworth, John Champion, Ray Keane, Greg Leonard, Alan Waymond, P Vallieu, Glynis Carter, S Murphy, J McLeod, Keith Watson, Billy Thompson, R Gould, Alan Wearne, wes Hannaford.Blackburn South State School, Class of 5B in 1958. 45 studentsblackburn south state school, grade 5b, 1958 -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photographs, 30/11/2009
This is a collection of 12 coloured photographs of the Warley Hospital and Nursing home donated by Meg Davis. In 1923 the Warley Hospital was established in a house purchased by Mr Thompson. The new hospital was built in 1962 and the Nursing Home Annex was added in the mid 1970's. The Hospital was closed January 31st 2008.Colour Photograph 1 Cyprus Tree in grounds of the Warley Hospital with Plaque mounted on Granite plinth at base. Colour Photograph 2 Warley Avenue Cowes, Phillip Island with trees lining the street. Colour Photograph 3 Plaque mounted on Granite plinth stating "This tree was planted at the Diamond Jubilee Celebration 4-12-1983 by Mr Peter J Berwick, President Victorian Bush Nursing Association" Colour Photograph 4 Warley Avenue Street Sign mounted on concrete pole. Colour Photograph 5 Warley Hospital driveway alongside front entrance. Colour Photograph 6 Warley Hospital with "Expressions of Interest" Sign in foreground with SOLD across the sign. Colour Photograph 7 Warley Hospital Nursing Home. Colour Photograph 8 Warley Hospital front view with garage underneath. Colour Photograph 9 Warley Hospital Nursing Home. Colour Photograph 10 Warley Hospital front close up view of garage entrance and Nursing home to the right in the background. Colour Photograph 11 Warley Hospital Main Entrance. Colour Photograph 12 Warley Hospital original Medical Centre - now Consulting Rooms. warley hospital cowes phillip island, hospitals, warley nursing home cowes phillip island, warley avenue cowes phillip island, meg davis -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Group with Port Melbourne Community Bus on Calder Highway, Pat Grainger, Aug 1993
This group took the free community bus to Bendigo to see daffodils at Kyneton and woollen mills at Bendigo. Photographed at apple market along the highway by Pat Grainger. PMHPS members: Liana Thompson (3 from left; Wendy Morris (4 from left); Julie Allen (far right)Photograph black and white panoramic of group with Port Melbourne Community Bus on Calder Hwy August 1993transport - bus, kath morris, val salter (?), liana thompson, mayors, wendy morris - city librarian, beatrice (betty) goddard, julie allen -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, H Gullifer Corner Store, Cowes, Phillip Island, 1906
One of earliest buildings in Cowes main street. Largely painted wares advertised on front and two sides of H Gullifer's Corner Store.Corner store, Thompson Avenue. No neighbouring shops. Neat building. Six posts front and two sides. Six windows. Door in middle of wide "V" frontage. Two chimney pots at rear. Definition on front 1906 H. Gullifer Corner Store. To left "Ropes & Boots" to right "Groceries & Cordials". Beneath window on right "Summer & Drinks" "Ice Cream"local history, photographs, buildings - historic, h gullifer's corner store 1906, black & white photograph, betty kus collection, thompson avenue cowes, phillip island, bruce bennett -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Champagne celebration on recommendation of Missions to Seamen building to the Victorian Heritage Register, Port Melbourne, 3 Oct 1994
Photo of group of six celebrating with champagne in front of 1937 Missions to Seamen building 3 October 1994, on occasion of recommendation of building to State Heritage Register. Deposed Port Melbourne Mayor Liana Thompson, Senator Olive Zakharov, City Heritage Advisor Trevor Westmore, and three members of National Trust of Victoria/Society Art Deco: Bridget, Ian, Patnames in pencil on backbuilt environment, missions to seamen, town planning, heritage, olive zakharov, politicians, senators, trevor westmore, pat grainger, liana thompson, mayors -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: 10 HEAD BATTERY
Copy of a newspaper article titled Old battery to charge-up tunnel tourism. Date written on the paper is 11/1/85. The Thompson's Foundry Battery was re-erected in the Parkin's Reef Reserve after being used at Bola Creek near the NSW border. A team of volunteers and a Grant had it moved to Maldon where it was set up and the area made attractive for tourists.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - 10 head battery, thompson's foundry battery, parkin's reef reserve, conservation forests and lands department, carman's tunnel, north british mine, parkins reef, carman's tunnel committee, dr doug kemsley, prospectors' and miners' association of victoria, mr ken garden -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - WES HARRY COLLECTION: 7 POSTCARDS (ACTRESSES), C. 1907
Group of seven postcards addressed to Mrs. A Stephens (one addressed to Miss G. Thompson), depicting actresses. (a) Miss Nance O'Neill, (b) Miss Pauline Chase, (c) Miss Maude Hobson, (d) Miss Madge Crichton, (e) Miss Mabel Nelson, (f) Miss Hilda Coral, (g) 'The Sign of the Cross', Miss Maude Jeffries & Mr. Wilson Barrett.Talma & Co. Sydney & Melbourne, Copyrightpostcard, actresses, nance o'neill, pauline chase, maude hobson, madge crichton, mabel nelson, hilda coral, maude jeffries, wilson barrett -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, History of Blackburn East Primary School, No. 4800
Document re Blackburn East Primary School, opened in 1957, with an enrolment of 199 pupils, on land between Bindy & Vicki Streets, South Blackburn.blackburn east primary school no. 4800, hookey, j., thompson, l.h., mason, j., stafford, i. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Harkaway National School
Description and history of Harkaway National School, plus changing of many street names and early pioneers.Description and history of Harkaway National School, plus changing of many street names and early pioneers.Description and history of Harkaway National School, plus changing of many street names and early pioneers.pioneers, harkaway national school, burwood east state school no 454, thompson, john edward, street names, ballyshanassy road, boundary road, delaney's road -
Ballarat Base Hospital Trained Nurses League
1951, Preliminary Training School, (PTS) January
Back L-R: Rose Gillett, Sr Jean Harris, Sr Thompson, Patricia Winter Middle L-R: Roslie McDonald, Shirley Walker, Noreen McMichael, Patricia McIvor, Gwenda Norbury Front L-R: Elma Nimmons, Betty Wilson, Margaret Kelly, Marjorie WheelerPhoto, Sepia1951, preliminary, training, school, pts, harris -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Koala, Edward
Edward, a female koala, was owned by Florence Oswin Roberts who rescued the koala from a bush fire. She was a local identity involved in koala conservation in the early 20th century.Wooden and glass display case containing custom mounted koala on a tree branch.Engraved on a plaque - Edward 1936 - 1944. Donated by Mrs Oswin Roberts. The only person to legally own a koala. Presented to the Phillip Island Historical society by Vernon and Edna Thompson of ' Carisbrooke' Cowes. By courtesy of the Fisheries and Wildlife division.florence oswin roberts, oswin roberts reserve, phillip island, cowes, edward, koala -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book, The Swiss Family Robinson
The Swiss Family Robinson-father, mother and four young sons - are callously abandoned on a sinking ship near the rocky shore of an unknown land. the father, a man of unbounded energy and resourcefulness, makes a raft by means of which they ferry themselves and many useful goods to the shore. They establish a camp and are later able to salvage much of the cargo. Their first home, a tree-house, is later abandoned in favour of a cave which they convert into a permanent residence. their New Switzerland abounds in wild life and useful trees and plants, and they are able to lead a happy and diligent life farming, hunting, fishing and devising means of supplying all their household needs. Many years pass and the lads grow up strong and adventurous. At last the discovery of another castaway and the eventual arrival of a rescue ship set them the problem - to return to Europe or to remain in New Switzerland?Front cover has an illustration showing two people, one carrying a rifle, a donkey and a large boa constrictor. In the background is a tree-house and a bay of water with a small boat floating in the water. The back cover has a list of Hamly Classic books and the details of the publisher of the book.fictionThe Swiss Family Robinson-father, mother and four young sons - are callously abandoned on a sinking ship near the rocky shore of an unknown land. the father, a man of unbounded energy and resourcefulness, makes a raft by means of which they ferry themselves and many useful goods to the shore. They establish a camp and are later able to salvage much of the cargo. Their first home, a tree-house, is later abandoned in favour of a cave which they convert into a permanent residence. their New Switzerland abounds in wild life and useful trees and plants, and they are able to lead a happy and diligent life farming, hunting, fishing and devising means of supplying all their household needs. Many years pass and the lads grow up strong and adventurous. At last the discovery of another castaway and the eventual arrival of a rescue ship set them the problem - to return to Europe or to remain in New Switzerland?swiss family robinson, shipwreck, switzerland, johann r. wyss, fiction -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Equipment - Signal Lamp
Part of collection of maritime artefacts donated by Wilfred Libby. Timber crate containing hand light [Aldis Lamp], resister with cable plug and switch [as lamp was converted to 240v power], envelope containing glass screen, five Mazda light gobes. Signal Lamp converted to 240v with accessories [glass screen and globes]Timber crate: Lantern outfit, Patt W 1061 Resister: Admiralty Pattern W 1000; Resistance 50.5 Ohms, 2.18 Amps. Serial Number No ES 474024 Year 1943 Globe: The British Thompson Houston Co.aldis lamp, mazda light globes -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Document - Report, photocopy, Charles Bogue Luffman, Report by The Principal of School of Horticulture 1899, 1899
This is a photocopy of the original report. The report is headed "Council of Agricultural Education, Victoria". At this time the Burnley School of Horticulture was under the aegis of the Council of Agricultural Education. Photocopy of Annual Report by C. Bogue Luffmann, 2 copies Annual Report, an examination paper and essays on horticultural subjects by C. Bogue Luffmann and several students. It is 39 pages, contains an annual report, an examination paper and essays on horticultural subjects, by C Bogue Luffmann and also by several students. These essays include: The prospectus of commercial fruit growing in Victoria - C Bogue Luffmann - principal The economy of design in fruit trees - C Bogue Luffmann How to choose, prepare and maintain fertility in orchard and garden soil - Tessa Smith - 1st year student Villa Gardening - Marian W Thompson - 1st year student Lemon culture - Florence Jacomb - 1st year student - and MW Thompson An examination paper - FJ Wilmoth - 1st year student Appendix: Select list of 12 leading fruits suitable for local and export marketscharles bogue luffman, principal, students, horticulture, horticulture school report, villa gardening, lemon culture, fruit trees, horticulture writing 19th century, turn of the century, 1899 horticulture school, luffmann