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Bendigo Military Museum
photograph - Camera Section, Lithographic Squadron at the Army Survey Regiment, Bendigo, 1976, 1978 and 1979
This is a set of four photograph of Camera Section, Lithographic Squadron, one of the Army Survey Regiment’s four squadrons, at Fortuna, Bendigo in 1976, 1978 and 1979. The main tasks undertaken by Camera Section’s technicians were photographic enlargements, reductions and duplication of map reproduction material, and processing of aerial photography. Photo .2P and its enlargement (.3P) was taken with Camera Section in front of the Klimsch Commodore camera on the 5th of October 1978, before its decommissioning. It was replaced with a new Klimsch model with computerised control, improved speed and consistent controlled output.This is a set of four photograph of Camera Section, Lithographic Squadron, Army Survey Regiment at Fortuna, Bendigo, c1970s. The black and white photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, black & white, 1976, Back Row L to R: unidentified, Garry Hudson, unidentified, Greg Kidman, unidentified, Bob Chamberlain, Mick ‘Buddha’ Ellis, Zoe (Lisiewich) Ames, Bill Jones, Trevor Osborne, Dave Miles, Chris Osborne. Front Row L to R: Frank Lenane, Gavin Neilson, Joanne Green, Warren ‘Waldo’ Shirley, Peter Coombes, John Nicholls. .2) & .3) - Photo, black & white, 5th Oct 1978, Back Row L to R: CPL Bob Chamberlain, Greg Kidman, SSGT George Graham, Chris Osborne, John Nicholls, Frank Lenane, Terry Edwards, Bill Jones, CAPT Gary Kenney, Peter Imeson. Front Row L to R: CPL Warren ‘Waldo’ Shirley, SPR Mick ‘Buddha’ Ellis, CPL Garran Hill. .4) - Photo, black & white, 1979, Back Row L to R: WO2 George Graham, CAPT Stan Vote, Peter Imeson, Gary Tremain, Penny Knott, Zoe (Lisiewich) Ames, Di Chalmers, Rob Bogumil, Bill Jones, Rhys De Laine, Brian Fauth, John McCracken. Front Row L to R: SGT Ralph Chant, SGT Garran Hill, CPL Gavin Neilson, Frank Lenane, Paul Baker, SSGT Trevor Osborne.No personnel are identified. Each photo is annotated on the front. .1P annotated ‘1976’ .2P &.3P annotated ‘CAMERA SECT 5 Oct 1978 The Last of the old Klimsch’ .3P annotated ‘Camera ‘79’royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna, asr, litho -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Slide - 'Inverkelty', Redmond Street, 1979
One of a group of slides taken by members of the Society of built heritage in Kew in 1979-80. The selection of subject matter reflects the priorities of the period. The colour of some slides has degraded.The slides represent a snapshot in time of built architecture in Kew, much of which has changed in the forty-plus period since they were created.Colour positive transparency (slide) of 'Inverkelty' in Redmond Street. The building has a distinctive tower.redmond street.-- kew (vic.), historic houses -- studley park, inverkelty -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Slide - Queen Victoria Jubilee Fountain, Alexandra Gardens, 1979
One of a group of slides taken by members of the Society of built heritage in Kew in 1979-80. The selection of subject matter reflects the priorities of the period. The colour of some slides has degraded.The slides represent a snapshot in time of built architecture in Kew, much of which has changed in the forty-plus period since they were created.Colour positive transparency (slide) of the Queen Victoria Jubilee Fountain in the Alexandra Gardens, Cotham Road. The fountain was previously sited in front of the Kew Post Office but was relocated to the gardens in the 1920s when the Kew War Memorial was being constructed. The latter required the resting of the fountain. alexandra gardens -- kew (vic.), queen victoria jubilee fountain, queen victoria jubilee, monuments -- kew (vic.) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Slide - Alexandra Gardens, Kew, 1979
One of a group of slides taken by members of the Society of built heritage in Kew in 1979-80. The selection of subject matter reflects the priorities of the period. The colour of some slides has degraded.The slides represent a snapshot in time of built architecture in Kew, much of which has changed in the forty-plus period since they were created. In the case of this slide, it shows the layout and plantings of the gardens in 1980.Colour positive transparency (slide) of the Alexandra Gardens in Cotham Road. The vista includes one of the original street lights that once illuminated a major intersection in Kew. alexandra gardens -- kew (vic.) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Slide - 'Comaques', 896 Glenferrie Road, 1979
One of a group of slides taken by members of the Society of built heritage in Kew in 1979-80. The selection of subject matter reflects the priorities of the period. The colour of some slides has degraded.The slides represent a snapshot in time of built architecture in Kew, much of which has changed in the forty-plus period since they were created.Colour positive transparency (slide) of 'Comaques', 896 Glenferrie Road, Kew. The photograph shows the house without the subsequent repainting which has diminished its heritage value. The house was built c.1891 for the architect Alfred White.comaques, historic houses -- kew (vic.), glenferrie road -- kew (vic.) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Slide - 'St Helliers', 152-54 Edward Street, 1979
One of a group of slides taken by members of the Society of built heritage in Kew in 1979-80. The selection of subject matter reflects the priorities of the period. The colour of some slides has degraded.The slides represent a snapshot in time of built architecture in Kew, much of which has changed in the forty-plus period since they were created.Colour positive transparency (slide) of St Helliers, 152-54 Edward Street , Kew. St Helliers was the home of the Dumaresq family, one of the original crown lands sale purchasers in the district. Also known as 'The Grange', it was built in 1889 and demolished in 1982. historic houses -- kew (vic.), dumaresq family, st helliers -- 152-154 alfred street -- kew (vic.), st helliers -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Slide - 4 Selbourne Road, Kew, 1979
One of a group of slides taken by members of the Society of built heritage in Kew in 1979-80. The selection of subject matter reflects the priorities of the period. The colour of some slides has degraded.The slides represent a snapshot in time of built architecture in Kew, much of which has changed in the forty-plus period since they were created.Colour positive transparency (slide) of 4 Selbourne Road, Kew, the former home of Sir Wilfred Kent-Hughes (1895-1970) who was the State Member for Kew from 1927-1949. Subsequently he was elected to the Federal Parliament as the Member for Chisholm. The two-storey, double fronted, polychrome brick house is within the City of Boroondara's Glenferrie Road Precinct, which includes a number of individually significant architectural designs, the majority of which are Victorian mansions.historic houses -- kew (vic.), 4 selbourne road -- kew (vic.), sir wilfred kent-hughes -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Slide - Xavier College, Kew, 1979
One of a group of slides taken by members of the Society of built heritage in Kew in 1979-80. The selection of subject matter reflects the priorities of the period. The colour of some slides has degraded.The slides represent a snapshot in time of built architecture in Kew, much of which has changed in the forty-plus period since they were created.Colour positive transparency (slide) of an entrance to Xavier College, Kew from Stanley Street.historic houses -- kew (vic.), stanley street -- kew (vic.), xavier college -- kew (vic.) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Slide - Xavier College from Stanley Street, 1979
One of a group of slides taken by members of the Society of built heritage in Kew in 1979-80. The selection of subject matter reflects the priorities of the period. The colour of some slides has degraded.The slides represent a snapshot in time of built architecture in Kew, much of which has changed in the forty-plus period since they were created.Colour positive transparency (slide) of the entrance to Xavier College, Kew from Stanley Street, taken in 1980.historic houses -- kew (vic.), reno -- st john's parade -- kew (vic.) -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Slide - Derham House (formerly 'Mount View), 8 Selbourne Road, 1979
One of a group of slides taken by members of the Society of built heritage in Kew in 1979-80. The selection of subject matter reflects the priorities of the period. The colour of some slides has degraded.The slides represent a snapshot in time of built architecture in Kew, much of which has changed in the forty-plus period since they were created.Colour positive transparency (slide) of the the fountain and garden of Derham House, formerly 'Mount View', 8 Selbourne Road, Kew. The house wa designed in 1888 by the architect Frederick de Garis as his home. Prue Sanderson, 'Kew Conservation Study: Vol.II" wrote about Mount View that: "The house is typical of the late Victorian period in it being clad in render and styled in the Italianate. It has an asymmetrical composition with polygon bay windows extending up both floors, to each of the main facades. The ground floor is heavily incised with banded rustication, while the first floor is distinguished by the cast iron balconettes to each window. The fountain and pond in the garden appear to be those depicted in the 1903 MMBW plan of the property.""Fountain Ruyton in front of Derham House"historic houses -- kew (vic.), ruyton girls' school, derham house, mount view, italianate architecture, fountains -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Slide - Villa, 16 Redmond Street, 1979
One of a group of slides taken by members of the Society of built heritage in Kew in 1979-80. The selection of subject matter reflects the priorities of the period. The colour of some slides has degraded.The slides represent a snapshot in time of built architecture in Kew, much of which has changed in the forty-plus period since they were created.Colour positive transparency (slide) of a single-storey Victorian tuck-pointed polychrome villa (formerly known as 'Roylands', 'Myrambeek') on the corner of Redmond and Fellows Streets, Kew. Research by Lovell Chen established that the house was built in 1892-3 and that owners have included Charles Bennett, Zilpah Bennett, Catherine Bucknall, Frederick Umber, George Darby etc. The 2014 report recommended that the house be included in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay of the Boroondara Planning Scheme as an individually Significant place."Cnr Redmond and Fellows Streets"historic houses -- kew (vic.), victorian villas -- kew (vic.), 16 redmond street -- kew (vic.), roylands, myrambeek -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Slide - Garden, 'Yarra Bluffs', 27 Redmond Street, 1979
One of a group of slides taken by members of the Society of built heritage in Kew in 1979-80. The selection of subject matter reflects the priorities of the period. The colour of some slides has degraded.The slides represent a snapshot in time of built architecture in Kew, much of which has changed in the forty-plus period since they were created.Colour positive transparency (slide) of the garden, facing the river, of the mansion at 27 Redmond Street, Kew, Initially known as 'Yarra Bluffs' or 'Red Bluffs'. The house was built for George H Mott, prominent newspaper owner, prior to 1890. The landholdings of the house were subdivided during the 1940s. "Cnr Redmond and Fellows Streets"historic houses -- kew (vic.), redmond street -- kew (vic.), yarra bluffs, red bluffs, george h mott, victorian mansions -- studley park -
Ballarat Fire Brigade
Photograph
Photograph of brigade c.1868 presented to another fire brigade, possibly at the brigades annual picnicBrigade photograph taken in 1868 and presented to (unknown) volunteer fire brigade in October 1868. Photraph is made up of individual photographs and includes a picture of the Ballarat Fire Station. Could possibly be Clunes Volunteer Fire Brigade)The Ballarat Fire Brigade, Established AD. 1856 / We strive to save / Ballarat, October 1868 / Presented to the ..... Volunteer Fire Brigade / ROBERTS BROSballarat fire brigade, ballarat, established ad 1856, we strive to save, 1868 -
Ballarat Fire Brigade
Photograph
Photograph of brigade c.1868 presented to Daylesford fire brigade, possibly at the brigades annual picnic Brigade photograph taken in 1868 and presented to Daylesford fire brigade in October 1868. Photraph is made up of individual photographs and includes a picture of the Ballarat Fire Station. The Ballarat Fire Brigade, Established AD. 1856 / We strive to save / Ballarat, October 1868 / Presented to the Daylesford Fire Brigade / ROBERTS BROS -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - THE BEGINNINGS OF: LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN SANDHURST 1855 TO 1856
''The Beginnings of Local Government in Sandhurst 1855-1856'' (- author Marianne Diedrich). Mention of Angus Mackay, Robert Ross Haverfield, James Forrester Sullivan, Edward Nucella Emmett,George Washington Haycock, H. Neale, D M Donegal, Shadrach Jones, W L Harris ('Yanky Sam'), John Harney, E. Bissell, Alfred England, Mr Hopkins, George Avery Fletcher, Mr Pitman (Solicitor), John Roach, Cr. Haycock, Detail of early function of meetings, rates, public meeting. Author claims the 1856 council to be 'tenacious' and laid foundations for improvements. Includes reference.Marianne Diedrichbendigo, council, city of sandhurst, george avery fletcher, mr pitman, john roach, cr. haycock, mr hopkins, angus mackay, robert ross haverfield, d. bissell, alfred england, shadrack jones, james forrester sullivan, d. m. donegal, w. l. harris, edward emmett. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - HARRIS COLLECTION: DR LIVINGSTONE HIS LIFE AND ADVENTURES
Bitters / lamplough's pyretic saline /Thomas Smith and sons Established 1848 / collin's cordial cephalic snuff / Keatings insect powder Keatings cough lozenges. Inside is a Musical clipping which gives a current date of 27.5.1850 The book may be dated 1856 - 'One of the last great facts recorded among the memorabilia of the year 1856 ….Floral patterned cloth - covered book Circa late 1800's ? ''DR LIVINGSTONE - HIS LIFE AND ADVENTURES'' (BELONGING TO G D HARRIS - AXEDALE 62 pages.the front and back covers contain adverts on pink coloured paperperson, individual, harris -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Pitt St. looking towards central Ringwood c.1920
Typed below photograph, "Pitt St. looking towards Ringwood c.1920. House on right there 1979". -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, John Phillips, 1980
Black and White photograph of BTPS No. 40, 661 and 671 in the "new" shed at the Wendouree Parade depot during mid 1981. The 661 and 671 arrived on 11/4/1980 as reported in the 1979 - 1980 annual report. Photo used in the Annual report on the inside of the front cover. Note sleepers stored on No. 5 road and the agi pipe. See 1979 - 1980 Annual Report On the rear in Pencil. "1FC Top" "No 40, W4 671 and W6 661 rest quietly in our depot extension."tramways, trams, btps, depot, tram equipment, tramcars, tram 40, tram 661, tram 671 -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, CLARK, Geoffrey, 1958
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing information about Geoffrey Clark, a foundation member of the Kew Historical Society in 1958. The file contains a death notice and a letter from his sister, Nola Westaway, as well as many pages of handwritten notes written by Geoffrey Clark between 1977-1979. Geoffrey Clarke was Honorary Auditor from 1965-70 and Treasurer until 1979.geoffrey clark, kew historical society - foundation membersgeoffrey clark, kew historical society - foundation members -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Souvenir Card, 1955
Town of PortlandTwp-sided cream card. On front is title, town coat of arms and date (17th December 1955). On back are further details of event and a listing of mayors from 1856-1955. Souvenir of the Mayoral Chain to the Town of Portland on the occasion of the Centenary of Municipal Governmentsouvenir, mayoral chain, portland -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Book - Register, Fruit Tree Register, Vegetable garden, 1916-1920
Donated by David Honeybone, Librarian from the Burnley Library.Bound register with list of directors and principals 1856-1946 with their signatures and dates, up to T.H. Kneen. Lists plantings of fruit trees in positions in the West Orchard and the Old Orchard. Plantings of vegetables and experiments with potatoes, beans, other seeds from the U.S.A., tomatoes. Inscribed on front page by, "Ed. E. Pescott Principal 1/1/16."e.e.pescott, principasl, directors, fruit trees, planting, t.h.kneen -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Land purchase Certificate of Title, 12/11/1913 12:00:00 AM
Plan of subdivision of land in the Shire of Nunawading which includes 'Wandinong'.Plan of subdivision of land in the Shire of Nunawading which includes 'Wandinong'. Copy of Certificate of Title of Crown Grant to Janet Emily Hooke, nee Billing, dated 12/11/1913, also purchase of land by J. Woods dated 31/3/1856.Plan of subdivision of land in the Shire of Nunawading which includes 'Wandinong'. haines, william, woods, john, hooke, janet emily, billing, wandinong sanctuary, canterbury road, blackburn, blackburn road -
Greensborough Historical Society
Audio - Audio Cassette, Diamond Valley Choral Society, Merrie England, performed by Diamond Valley Choral Society 1978, 08/10/1979
A recording of Merrie England, an English comic opera in 2 acts by Edward German, first performed in 1902. This performance is by the Diamond Valley Choral Society on 08/10/1979, venue unknown.1 audio cassette in clear plastic caseHandwritten on cassette: "Merrie England DVCS 8-10-79".diamond valley choral society, merrie england (opera), edward german -
Ithacan Historical Society
Photograph, Iris and Peter Lucas, 1979
Peter and Iris Lucas attended the Ithacan Dinner Dance in 1979 when this photograph was taken. Peter was a staunch supporter of the club and in 1984 was made an Honorary Life member for his contribution to the Society.A black and white photograph of a couple at a social function.ithacan dances -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, John Madden - Councillor
Black & white photograph of John Donal Madden, Councillor, East CEntral Ward, City of Nunawading, August 1977 to August 1989.Mayor 1979 - 1980.madden, john, city of nunawading -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MERLE HALL COLLECTION: BENDIGO SUBSCRIBERS LIST 1979 ARTS COUNCIL OF AUSTRALIA
Bendigo Subscribers List 1979 - Arts Council of Australia. Six-paged typed list of Subscribers with asterisks denoting 'Financial'. (approx 150 names) - with addresses. -
Orbost & District Historical Society
two books, The Bronze Swagman Book Of Bush Verse, 1979 ; 1980
The Winton Tourist Promotion Association (W.T.P.A.) was formed in October 1967, and because of the connection to Banjo Paterson and Waltzing Matilda, it wanted to encourage the writing of traditional Australian verse that was made so popular by A.B. "Banjo" Paterson, Henry Lawson etc. which is so much a part of our Australian heritage. The Bronze Swagman award was the result. (ref Bronze Swagman web-site). For 40 years the group has been publishing the verse of winning entries.Two paperback books of verse. 1832.1 has a green cover. As well as the book title it has 1979 Award Winning Poem The New Farm. 1832.2 has a yellow cover. It has 1980 Award Winning Poem Condamine Bell. Both have black print titles with a silhouette of the swagman trophy awarded to the annual winner of The Swagman Award for bush poetry.bronze-swagman literature australian-bush-poetry winton -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Map, Ministry of Transport, "Melbourne Public Transport Map" - "No. 9", 1979
Pocket size - folded - public transport map of Melbourne, printed in colour on paper, showing public transport services in greater Melbourne and an index of localities. The Central zone area shown in detail. On the rear, route numbers and line maps of tram routes and train lines or services. Includes private bus routes. Printed for the Ministry of Transport. Issue No. 9. Dated 1979.trams, tramways, melbourne, map, routes -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Personal Papers, John Prideaux, "Private Industry Preference", Feb. 1979
Sheet of plain paper with two extracts from a newspaper calling tenders for seat cushions, Laminex sheets and tram stop and bus stop signs - dated Jan / Feb. 1979 - signed by R. W. Brown as Acting Secretary for the MMTB stapled to the paper. Has notes "Private Industry Preference", "Exhibit A" and "Exhibit B" and "Preston W'shop to miss out on work?"Has notes "Private Industry Preference", "Exhibit A" and "Exhibit B" and "Preston W'shop to miss out on work?"trams, tramways, workshops, employment, tenders, signs -
Victorian Harness Racing Heritage Collection at Lord's Raceway Bendigo
Photograph - Framed photo finish, Greg Matthews Photo, Freedom Day, 16 January 1979
Freedom Day won the Bendigo Pacing Cup on the 16 January 1979, followed by Split The Deck and Spring Find. Freedom Day owned by Mr S Brain, was trained and driven by KD Murray. Freedom Day raced from 1976 (2yo) through to 1982 (8yo). Career: 23 wins 25 seconds 16 thirds 175 starts.Two colour photographs, one small one large in a white frame. At the top: Bendigo Trotting Club 16-1-79/ Pacing Cup At the bottom: Left corner: Distance 2700 metres/ Mile rate 2.05-2/5 / Greg Matthews Photo Centre: Freedom Day (Minuteman - Beauty Vance) / Split The Deck 2nd / Spring Find 3rd Right corner: Owned by- Mr S Brain/ Trained and driven by - KD Murraybendigo harness racing club, horses, race, winner, bendigo trotting club, pacing cup, driver, trainer, owner, 1979, freedom day, kd murray, mr s brain, split the deck, spring find, kevin murray