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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - GLADYS DEAN COLLECTION: POSTCARD, 1906 - 1908
Coloured photographic postcard. Image is of an Asian man standing against a hedge. He is dressed in a quilted blue hip length jacket, cream trousers and black boots. A long plait of hair extends over his left shoulder. Along the bottom edge is printed the words Australian Series - Little Mary - Little Mar-y!! On the reverse is writing and is addressed to Mr J M O C/- Electric Telegraph Office Bendigo Vic. A One penny stamp is affixed to the top right hand corner and is postmarked Maryborough Vic.Australian Series - Little Mary - Little Mar-y!!postcard -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, "For Hawthorn Tram Depot - Comment on the proposed redevelopment and Heritage Strategy", Nov. 1999
Report - 33 A4 pages - photocopied - titled "For Hawthorn Tram Depot - Comment on the proposed redevelopment and Heritage Strategy" Prepared by RBA Architects and Conservation Consultants of St Kilda for the East Asia Property Group Pty Ltd, 26/11/1999. Has a table of contents, gives a description of the proposed works, the site, the buildings, the proposed use, the two sheets, Tower wagon shed, the proposals and comments on Potential Impact of Development on the Cultural Heritage Significance. See Reg Item 550 for "Hawthorn and Malvern Tram Depots - Conservation Report"trams, tramways, hawthorn depot, conservation planning, tram museum -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, Undated c.1970s
Mrs Jean Yule O.A.M. was editor of the "Women in the Church" column of the Australian Presbyterian Life newspaper 1960 - 1975. Member of the Presbyterian Church Freedom from Hunger Victorian committee. President of the Presbyterian Women's Association (P.W.A.) 1966 - 1969. Representative to the East Asian Christian Conference. Presbyterian Church Elder; field officer World Christian Action 1974.B & W gloss, waist length photograph of Mrs Jean Yule.mrs jean yule, presbyterian, presbyterian life, freedom from hunger, p.w.a., writer -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
News Papers, The Herald and The Argus, 15 August 1945
The two News Papers are the Victory Editions of 15 August 1945 announcing Victory in the Pacific. 15 August each year is the celebrated date of VP day and commemorates the acceptance of unconditional surrender on 14 August 1945, it meant for Australians that WW2 was over. The Herald advises that the surrender was announced by the British Prime Minister Mr Attlee.These two News Papers are the originals as printed on 15 August 1945, that announced Victoria in the Pacific. The surrender was announced by the British Prime Minister Mr Attlee from London.Two News Papers, oblong, buff colour, paper.The Herald dated 15 August 1945, 16 Pages and the Argus dated 15 August 1945, 20 Pages.ww2, news papers, the herald, the augus -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Ticket - Ballarat tram tour for 5-10-1968
Ticket produced by the Association of Railway Enthusiasts Melbourne for a Ballarat Tram tour in association with the South Pacific Electric Railway (Sydney Tram Museum) for Sunday 5 Oct. 1969 The tour covered all the Ballarat tram lines. Was run in conjunction with the Vintage Train to Ballarat that day. See reference. Used trams 35 and 41.Yields information about the type of souvenir ticket issued to participants.Ticket - printed on heavy yellow card with green inkballarat tramways, tours, association of railway enthusiasts, are, vintage train, sper, sydney tram museum -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - JAPANESE ARTILLERY BINOCULARS
These binoculars were originally held in the Headquarters of the Pacific Islands Regiment in New Guinea. In February 1946, Colonel H. T. Allan OBE, MC, ED was presented with the binoculars to bring home as a souvenir. Refer Cat No 2755.4 for his extensive career and awards. During World War 2, they were used by a Japanese Army artillery unit.A tall and heavy set of binoculars comprising the binoculars set and a tripod base with wooden legs. The binoculars are attached to the tripod via a circular metal base plate with a small levelling bubble on the surface. The base plate is marked in degrees from zero to 360. Between each lens tube is an aiming device. The top of the tripod has a winding mechanism for raising and lowering the height of the binoculars. On the right hand side of the binoculars is a marked gauge which allows them to be tilted at different angles of elevation. Each of the eyepieces is able to be adjusted to fit the user's face. A silver metal manufacturer's plate is attached to the top of the binoculars.On the silver manufacturer's plate: Details in Japanese writing.military equipment, military history, herbert trangmar allan, japanese army, binoculars -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 3/11/1951
Allan writes of attending the last night of the show 'Carousel' and that 'South Pacific', with Mary Martin in the lead, is playing in London. They also went to Albert Hall to hear Eileen Joyce play. He is enjoying his photography course and looking forward to the food parcel his mother is sending, particularly the eggs as they can only get one a week.Quinn CollectionA pale blue self-folding letter (0888.a1) headed 37 Elsham Road, London W 14 and dated 3/11/51. Letter is typed using a very small font. It is addressed to Mrs K Hayes, 14 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia and postmarked London W1. In the upper right hand corner is a very faint promotional stamp "Civil Defence". The return address is Allan Quinn, 37 Elsham Road, London W14. letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, alette andersen, london-uk, 'carousel', 'south pacific', eileen joyce, albert hall, london -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photographs, K.W. Truscott
Keith William "Bluey" TRUSCOTT 400213 Awarded DFC & Bar - Born 17/5/1916 Prahran Victoria WW2 RAAF Squadron Leader and Ace fighter pilot who served in Europe, South West Pacific and Milne Bay. Played for Melbourne Football Club. Died at sea and buried at Karrakatta Cemetery in Perth Western Australia. Three coloured photographs depicting head stones in cemetery400213 Squadron Leader K.W. Truscott DFC & Bar Royal Australian Air Force 28th March 1943 Aged 26 In Loving Memory of our Darling Son His duty nobly done. truscott, raaf, ww2, dfc -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Plaque, Jungle Training Centre Australia Plaque
The dragon is the symbol for the Canungra Jungle Training Centre in Queensland. Soldiers were sent here to prepare for fighting in the South West Pacific. The Centre was first established during the 1950's and 60's and is still used today as Australian Army training establishment. It is unknown how the Tramways / East Melbourne RSL came to have this piece. Bronze image of six headed dragon with ribbon above stating 'Jungle Training Centre, Australia' mounted on wooden plaque. canungra, army, korea, vietnam, training, jungle training centre -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Plaque
Hand made plaque commemorating 22 Repair and Servicing Unit RAAF 1943-45Rectangular timber top mounted on timber base which has inscription in gold coloured paint.This silver poplar is dedicated to 22 Repair and Servicing Unit, RAAF 1943-45 The unit serviced aircraft and transport in South West Pacific area, New Guinea, Cape Gloucester, Noemfoor, Morotaia, and Labuan LEST WE FORGET 22 R.S.U. Nazab, Cape Gloucester, Noemfoor, Morotai, Brunei Bay.22 repair and servicing unit raaf 1943-45, ww2 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Map - Geological, Bathymetric Map of the Indonesian Region: Folio of the Indonesian Region Map I-875-A, 1974, 1974
Map was prepared on behalf of the Government of Indonesia, The United Nations Economic Commission for Asia and the Far East, the Agency for International Development and the U.S. Department of State in cooperation with the Geological Survey of Indonesia. The area covered shows the islands and seas from Latitude 12 degree North to 16 degrees South and Longitude 90 degrees to 148 degrees. Various water features are also named.Large map showing the Indonesian area - islands and seasLongitude and Latitude are shown. Major / Capitol cities indicated. Names of those responsible for the productionindonesia, united nations economic commission, department of state, geological survey, latitude, longitude, government of indonesia -
Bendigo Military Museum
Card - LETTER CARDS, 1944
Letters to Lt. Neil McLeod X1415 "C" Coy, 7th Bn Gold Coast Regiment, R.W.A.F.F, South East Asia. “R.W.A.F.F”. Royal West African Frontier Force. The Gold Coast regiment consisted of 9 Battalions. McLeods unit served in Burma 1944. Six of the regiments Bn’s served in Burma. There are 21 Catalogue items in the collection all referred to this Cat No.Folded in 4, letters, paper with lines and hand written in ink. (sent by air mail par avion) stamp (imprint) top, right corner with graphic of Victoria Falls and 3d (threepence) price on stamp.Hand written letters from “John and Gill McLeod”letters, cards, airmail -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Book, SOE In the Far East
Details the work of the Special Operations Executive in the five countries of Mountbatten's South East Asia Command-- India, Burma, Ceylon, Malaya and Sumatra, later expanded to include the Dutch East Indies and French Indochina-- and how the actions of the command could have made Force 136 a more decisive player in the liberation of the South East Asia.There were Australia members of Force 136.Relevant to WW2 Australian Special operations. ww2, soe, special operations -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Illustration/s, Bendigo Charing Cross
Black and white illustration from the South Pacific Electric Railway Co-op (Sydney Tramway Museum) - Dec.. 1974 calendar of Charing Cross Bendigo from an elevated viewpoint. Overlooks intersection has tram 3 waiting to proceed to Quarry Hill while another bogie tram turns from Pall Mall into Mitchell St. Photo undated, but most likely during the early 1970's. Photo by G. Buckman Has the EZYWALKIN store and other stores in the background.On bottom right hand corner "SPER Calendar Dec. 1974"trams, tramways, bendigo, charing cross, pall mall, mitchell st. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Booklet: Course Outline, VIOSH: BCAE Faculty of Engineering; OH&S Course for RAAF Hygiene Inspectors - Syllabus. June/July 1985
Victorian Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (VIOSH) Australia is the Asia-Pacific centre for teaching and research in occupational health and safety (OHS) and is known as one of Australia's leaders on the field. VIOSH has a global reputation for its innovative approach within the field of OHS management. VIOSH had its first intake of students in 1979. At that time the Institution was known as the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. In 1990 it became known as Ballarat University College, then in 1994 as University of Ballarat. It was 2014 that it became Federation University. VIOSH Australia students are safety managers, senior advisors and experienced OHS professionals. They come from all over Australia and industry. Students are taught active research and enquiry; rather than textbook learning and a one-size fits all approach. VIOSH accepts people into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management who have no undergraduate degree - on the basis of extensive work experience and knowledge. This is an Occupational Health and Safety Course for RAAF Hygiene Inspectors developed by the Faculty of Engineering at Ballarat College of Advanced Education. "The overall objective of the course is to provide delegates with the basic knowledge and approaches to enable them to diagnose and solve problems in health and safety." The conceptual framework is set out in Figure 1. The detailed syllabus is set out in behavioural objectives. The course goes over five weeks with detailed timetable provided.A4 size booklet with yellow cover. (Staples removed from left edge). 19 pages, timetable pages yellow.viosh, victorian institute of occupational safety and health, raaf hygiene inspectors, ballarat college of advanced education, faculty of engineering, occupational health and safety, diagnose and solve problems -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Correspondence, VIOSH: Correspondence between Ballarat College of Advanced Education and The College of Occupational Medicine, 1984
Victorian Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (VIOSH) Australia is the Asia-Pacific centre for teaching and research in occupational health and safety (OHS) and is known as one of Australia's leaders on the field. VIOSH has a global reputation for its innovative approach within the field of OHS management. VIOSH had its first intake of students in 1979. At that time the Institution was known as the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. In 1990 it became known as Ballarat University College, then in 1994 as University of Ballarat. It was 2014 that it became Federation University. VIOSH Australia students are safety managers, senior advisors and experienced OHS professionals. They come from all over Australia and industry. Students are taught active research and enquiry; rather than textbook learning and a one-size fits all approach. VIOSH accepts people into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management who have no undergraduate degree - on the basis of extensive work experience and knowledge. The Australian College of Occupational Medicine outlined the requirement and provided the syllabus of coursework required for Associateship to Ballarat College of Advanced Education. They were concerned that the Graduate Diploma in Occupational Hazard Management did not meet requirements. It was indicated to the ACOM that a number of students have been medical practitioners and a number of units coincide with the subject areas of the course work requirements. The units on occupational health at BCAE taught by Dr Keith Brown. The Planning Group would discuss it at their June meetingTen A4 sheet - type writtenLetterhead of The Australian College of Occupational Medicine. Signature of David Ferguson, Professor, MD Letterhead of Ballarat College of Advanced Education. Signature of Derek Woolley, Head School of Engineeringviosh, victorian institute of occupational safety and health, australian college of occupational surgeons, associateship to college, derek wooley, keith brown, david ferguson, chief censor, school of engineering -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photographs - Black and White, VIOSH: Graduate Diploma in Occupational Hazard Management - Session 1 Staff, 1979/80
Victorian Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (VIOSH) Australia is the Asia-Pacific centre for teaching and research in occupational health and safety (OHS) and is known as one of Australia's leaders on the field. VIOSH has a global reputation for its innovative approach within the field of OHS management. VIOSH had its first intake of students in 1979. At that time the Institution was known as the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. In 1990 it became known as Ballarat University College, then in 1994 as University of Ballarat. It was 2014 that it became Federation University. VIOSH Australia students are safety managers, senior advisors and experienced OHS professionals. They come from all over Australia and industry. Students are taught active research and enquiry; rather than textbook learning and a one-size fits all approach. VIOSH accepts people into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management who have no undergraduate degree - on the basis of extensive work experience and knowledge. Page shows the image of most and the name and position of seven members of staff responsible for the Graduate Diploma in Occupational Hazard Management Course - Session 1. Derek Viner - Course Co-ordinator; Dr Keith Brown - Occupational Health; Gerald Fernandez - Law; Mark Hennessey - Human Factors; Tom Norwood - Human Factors; Jim Snow - Statistics and Eric Wigglesworth - Current Concepts.Small black and white photos stuck on A4 page. Names and positions under eachNames viosh, victorian institute of occupational safety and health, graduate diploma in occupational hazard management, session 1 staff, derek viner, course co-ordinator, dr keith brown, occupational health, gerald fernandez, law, mark hennessey, human factors, tom norwood, jim snow, statistics, eric wigglesworth, current concepts -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Examination Paper, VIOSH: National Safety Council of Australia; Victorian Division: Course for Safety Officers, Examination Paper, 1972
Victorian Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (VIOSH) Australia is the Asia-Pacific centre for teaching and research in occupational health and safety (OHS) and is known as one of Australia's leaders on the field. VIOSH has a global reputation for its innovative approach within the field of OHS management. VIOSH had its first intake of students in 1979. At that time the Institution was known as the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. In 1990 it became known as Ballarat University College, then in 1994 as University of Ballarat. It was 2014 that it became Federation University. VIOSH Australia students are safety managers, senior advisors and experienced OHS professionals. They come from all over Australia and industry. Students are taught active research and enquiry; rather than textbook learning and a one-size fits all approach. VIOSH accepts people into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management who have no undergraduate degree - on the basis of extensive work experience and knowledge. Item sent by Eric Wigglesworth - an item of interest. It is an exam paper for students doing a Course for Safety Officers -1972. This was through the National Safety council of Australia, Victorian Division. The paper was set by C T Willis, Manager, Occupational Department. The exam was held 4th October 1972. Allotted marks for each question are given. Eric was one of those instrumental in the development of VIOSH at Ballarat in 1970s.Two A4 pages - typed. One note page - typedECW on note (Eric Wigglesworth)viosh, victorian institute of occupational safety and health, national safety council of australia, victorian division, examination paper, safety officers, c.t.willis, occupational department, manager -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Information, VIOSH: Occupational Hazard Management Course, 1979, information
Victorian Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (VIOSH) Australia is the Asia-Pacific centre for teaching and research in occupational health and safety (OHS) and is known as one of Australia's leaders on the field. VIOSH has a global reputation for its innovative approach within the field of OHS management. VIOSH had its first intake of students in 1979. At that time the Institution was known as the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. In 1990 it became known as Ballarat University College, then in 1994 as University of Ballarat. It was 2014 that it became Federation University. VIOSH Australia students are safety managers, senior advisors and experienced OHS professionals. They come from all over Australia and industry. Students are taught active research and enquiry; rather than textbook learning and a one-size fits all approach. VIOSH accepts people into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management who have no undergraduate degree - on the basis of extensive work experience and knowledge. Meeting called by Derek Viner to discuss the Occupational Hazard Management Course 1979 draft dates. Session 1 would be 21st and 22nd January and 9th February. Session 2 would be 17th and 18th June and 6th July. Prescribed texts, detailed syllabi, teaching programmes and assessment also to be discussed. Eric's letter gives possible publicity contacts to promote what is being done in Ballarat.Two foolscap pages, one A4 page -type writtenRoyal Australasian College of Surgeons letterhead. Signature of Eric Wigglesworthviosh, victorian institute of occupational safety and health, royal australasian college of surgeons, occupational hazard management course, course dates 1979, derek viner, m brook, g fernandez, b rollins, j harvey, e wigglesworth, dr k brown -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Correspondence, VIOSH: Letter inviting Derek Woolley to the meeting of the Tertiary Institutions Co-Ordinating Committee at Ballarat C.A.E., 1986
Victorian Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (VIOSH) Australia is the Asia-Pacific centre for teaching and research in occupational health and safety (OHS) and is known as one of Australia's leaders on the field. VIOSH has a global reputation for its innovative approach within the field of OHS management. VIOSH had its first intake of students in 1979. At that time the Institution was known as the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. In 1990 it became known as Ballarat University College, then in 1994 as University of Ballarat. It was 2014 that it became Federation University. VIOSH Australia students are safety managers, senior advisors and experienced OHS professionals. They come from all over Australia and industry. Students are taught active research and enquiry; rather than textbook learning and a one-size fits all approach. VIOSH accepts people into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management who have no undergraduate degree - on the basis of extensive work experience and knowledge. The letter details the hosting of the Tertiary Institutions Coordinating Committee to be held in Ballarat. The Committee is an advisory steering committee for a National Commission of Occupational Health and Safety initiative to try to co-ordinate the strengths available in different tertiary institutions in Victoria. Dr Tony Brown has been appointed to co-ordinate the initiative. He is the son of Dr Keith Brown, Occupational Physician at Ballarat and been a significant member in developing and teaching the course in OHM.Three pages type written. Letter with letterhead of BCAE. Two different printsLetterhead and signature of Dennis Else - Chairmanviosh, victorian institute of occupational safety and health, ballarat college of advanced education, tertiary institutions co-ordinating committee, national commission of occupational health and safety, dr tony brown, co-ordinator, dr keith brown, occupational physician -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Proposal, VIOSH: Ballarat College of Advanced Education; Proposal for PGI Graduate Diploma in Mining Engineering, 1983
Victorian Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (VIOSH) Australia is the Asia-Pacific centre for teaching and research in occupational health and safety (OHS) and is known as one of Australia's leaders on the field. VIOSH has a global reputation for its innovative approach within the field of OHS management. VIOSH had its first intake of students in 1979. At that time the Institution was known as the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. In 1990 it became known as Ballarat University College, then in 1994 as University of Ballarat. It was 2014 that it became Federation University. VIOSH Australia students are safety managers, senior advisors and experienced OHS professionals. They come from all over Australia and industry. Students are taught active research and enquiry; rather than textbook learning and a one-size fits all approach. VIOSH accepts people into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management who have no undergraduate degree - on the basis of extensive work experience and knowledge. Due to recent pronouncements concerning Mining Engineering Education and the possibilities of other institutions wishing to introduce it, Brian Coles and Peter McCarthy submitted a draft outline of a proposal for a PGI Graduate Diploma in Mining Engineering to Derek Woolley.The outline of this was passed on to allow other to consider and comment on. It outlines the rationale, course structure, course content - core and options, student demand and resource implications. ".... view is that this course should be pursued in order that the momentum of mining engineering at Ballarat C.A.E be kept going". PGI - Post Graduate Institute.Four A4 pages - 3 typed, 1 with newspaper articleThe Weekend Australian May 7-8 1983 RMIT advertisementviosh, victorian institute of occupational safety and health, ballarat college of advanced education, derek woolley, director, brian coles, peter mccarthy, pgi, graduate diploma in mining engineering, post graduate institute, mining engineering education, proposal -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Academic Governance, VIOSH: University of Ballarat; Academic Governance Scheme, 30 January 1996, 1996
Victorian Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (VIOSH) Australia is the Asia-Pacific centre for teaching and research in occupational health and safety (OHS) and is known as one of Australia's leaders on the field. VIOSH has a global reputation for its innovative approach within the field of OHS management. VIOSH had its first intake of students in 1979. At that time the Institution was known as the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. In 1990 it became known as Ballarat University College, then in 1994 as University of Ballarat. It was 2014 that it became Federation University. VIOSH Australia students are safety managers, senior advisors and experienced OHS professionals. They come from all over Australia and industry. Students are taught active research and enquiry; rather than textbook learning and a one-size fits all approach. VIOSH accepts people into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management who have no undergraduate degree - on the basis of extensive work experience and knowledge. Document outlines the Academic Governance at the University of Ballarat. The foundation principles of academic organisation and quality assurance are detailed. Units of study and course s of study are the organisational elements of the curriculum at the university. All units and courses will be approved on the recommendation of the Academic Board. The Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic) is responsible for advising the relevant Head of School and the Chair of the Curriculum of clearance to proceed with development of a proposal. Discontinuation of a course or part of a course must go through the Vice-Chancellor or the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic)who will advise the Academic Board.Five pages - typed. Message in red pen - p1Date - 30 January 1996viosh, victorian institute of occupational safety and health, academic governance, university of ballarat, head of school, chair of the curriculum, vice-chancellor, pro vice-chancellor (academic), academic board, chair of curriculum, professor frank hurley -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Financial Estimates, VIOSH: Ballarat College of Advanced Education; Cost Estimates for OHM Course, 1978
Victorian Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (VIOSH) Australia is the Asia-Pacific centre for teaching and research in occupational health and safety (OHS) and is known as one of Australia's leaders on the field. VIOSH has a global reputation for its innovative approach within the field of OHS management. VIOSH had its first intake of students in 1979. At that time the Institution was known as the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. In 1990 it became known as Ballarat University College, then in 1994 as University of Ballarat. It was 2014 that it became Federation University. VIOSH Australia students are safety managers, senior advisors and experienced OHS professionals. They come from all over Australia and industry. Students are taught active research and enquiry; rather than textbook learning and a one-size fits all approach. VIOSH accepts people into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management who have no undergraduate degree - on the basis of extensive work experience and knowledge. This information was sent to Mr Jack Barker, Director of the Ballarat College of Advanced Education in June 1978. It was sent by Derek Viner. It is the cost estimates for running two intakes of the course in Occupational Hazard Management simultaneously. Each intake would be 30 students. This is a simplified estimate, the detailed estimate being prepared by Mr W Jinkins for submission to the State Minister for Labour and Industry. This has been prepared to identify costs incurred in 1979 if the course runs. Six foolscap pages, typedviosh, victorian institute of occupational safety and health, ballarat college of advanced education, occupational hazard management course, jack barker, derek viner, w jinkins, cost estimates, minister for labour and industry -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Correspondence, VIOSH: Comments on Post Graduate Course in OHM; Max Brooke to Derek Viner, 1978
Victorian Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (VIOSH) Australia is the Asia-Pacific centre for teaching and research in occupational health and safety (OHS) and is known as one of Australia's leaders on the field. VIOSH has a global reputation for its innovative approach within the field of OHS management. VIOSH had its first intake of students in 1979. At that time the Institution was known as the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. In 1990 it became known as Ballarat University College, then in 1994 as University of Ballarat. It was 2014 that it became Federation University. VIOSH Australia students are safety managers, senior advisors and experienced OHS professionals. They come from all over Australia and industry. Students are taught active research and enquiry; rather than textbook learning and a one-size fits all approach. VIOSH accepts people into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management who have no undergraduate degree - on the basis of extensive work experience and knowledge. Max Brooke, a member of the Internal Working Party - Occupational Hazard Management - wrote to Derek Viner outlining his concerns re "Integration of the Management Sections in the PGI course in Occupational Hazard Management". His concerns were presented at further meetings of the Working Party. These discussions were held to fine tune the courses to be offered when the First Intake was due in 1979 Members of the Working Party were Max Brooke, G Fernandez, J Harvey, B Rollins, Derek VinerFour foolscap pages, one smaller page - all typedNotations in pencil and inkviosh, victorian institute of occupational safety and health, occupational hazard management, internal working party, derek viner, max brooke, g fernandez, j harvey, b rollins -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Timetable for Seminar, VIOSH: Ballarat College of Advanced Education; Seminar by Prof Peter Compes, 1980
Victorian Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (VIOSH) Australia is the Asia-Pacific centre for teaching and research in occupational health and safety (OHS) and is known as one of Australia's leaders on the field. VIOSH has a global reputation for its innovative approach within the field of OHS management. VIOSH had its first intake of students in 1979. At that time the Institution was known as the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. In 1990 it became known as Ballarat University College, then in 1994 as University of Ballarat. It was 2014 that it became Federation University. VIOSH Australia students are safety managers, senior advisors and experienced OHS professionals. They come from all over Australia and industry. Students are taught active research and enquiry; rather than textbook learning and a one-size fits all approach. VIOSH accepts people into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management who have no undergraduate degree - on the basis of extensive work experience and knowledge. Ballarat College of Advanced Education invited Professor Peter Compes of Germany to conduct a Seminar on the subject "System Safety Management by Risk Assessment". This was to be held over two days in February 1980. Registration to attend was no later than 8 February 1980. Prof Compes was Professor of General Safety Science, University of Wuppertal, Federal Republic of Germany. The seminar was to look at current experiences with accidents and disasters and future projections. The moral. legal and economic need for change and the need for a system safety concept.Five A4 pages - one with news article Signatures of Derek Viner and Derek Woolley. Dates 1977 to 1980.viosh, victorian institute of occupational safety and health, ballarat college of advanced education, derek viner, derek woolley, professor peter compes, professor of general safety science, federal republic of germany, system safety management by risk assessment, seminar, university of wuppertal, school of engineering -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Book - Handbook, VIOSH: BCAE Graduate Diploma in Occupational Hazard Management; MG471 Statistics and Modelling, 1986
Victorian Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (VIOSH) Australia is the Asia-Pacific centre for teaching and research in occupational health and safety (OHS) and is known as one of Australia's leaders on the field. VIOSH has a global reputation for its innovative approach within the field of OHS management. VIOSH had its first intake of students in 1979. At that time the Institution was known as the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. In 1990 it became known as Ballarat University College, then in 1994 as University of Ballarat. It was 2014 that it became Federation University. VIOSH Australia students are safety managers, senior advisors and experienced OHS professionals. They come from all over Australia and industry. Students are taught active research and enquiry; rather than textbook learning and a one-size fits all approach. VIOSH accepts people into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management who have no undergraduate degree - on the basis of extensive work experience and knowledge. The book outlines the importance of statistics and modelling in assessing accidents that may occur in industry. "The aim of this course is to present some central concepts of statistical theory and some mathematical models and techniques of analysis appropriate for the investigation and assessment of safety performance". There are four units mentioned and the objectives that should be reached by students at the end of each unit. J Snow, J Harvey and L Roberts have compiled this handbook. 82 page spiral bound book - A4 size. Tan/Brown coverEmblem of BCAE. Date 1986. J Snow, J Harvey, L Roberts named on covervictorian institute of occupational safety and health, statistics and modelling, models and techniques of analysis, assessment of safety performance, j snow, j harvey, l roberts, viosh, ballarat college of advanced education -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Proposal, VIOSH: National Safety Council of America (NSCA) Congress and Expo, New Orleans, 1999
Victorian Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (VIOSH) Australia is the Asia-Pacific centre for teaching and research in occupational health and safety (OHS) and is known as one of Australia's leaders on the field. VIOSH has a global reputation for its innovative approach within the field of OHS management. VIOSH had its first intake of students in 1979. At that time the Institution was known as the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. In 1990 it became known as Ballarat University College, then in 1994 as University of Ballarat. It was 2014 that it became Federation University. VIOSH Australia students are safety managers, senior advisors and experienced OHS professionals. They come from all over Australia and industry. Students are taught active research and enquiry; rather than textbook learning and a one-size fits all approach. VIOSH accepts people into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management who have no undergraduate degree - on the basis of extensive work experience and knowledge. Chris Knight & Associates - Specialists in Occupational Health and Safety and Workers Compensation discussed with VIOSH the feasibility of them being involved in attending the National Safety Council of America Congress and Expo in New Orleans 1999. This would be in conjunction with other Australian groups. Together they would have a stand/exhibit promoting their what they did. Comments from VIOSH staff are shown on the first page of the letter.Eight A4 pages, typed. Pages 1 & 2 are letter. Pages 3 to 8 re NSCA Congress and Expo - Australian ConsortiumLetterhead of Chris Knight & Associates. Signature of Chris Knight. Comments written in biroviosh, victorian institute of occupational safety and health, steve cowley, chris knight, occupational health and safety, nsca, national safety council of america, congress and expo, new orleans, safety exhibit -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, VIOSH: VIOSH Consultancy for Bunge Meat Industries, Cowora. Airborne Particulate Survey, 1996, 1996
Victorian Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (VIOSH) Australia is the Asia-Pacific centre for teaching and research in occupational health and safety (OHS) and is known as one of Australia's leaders in the field. VIOSH has a global reputation for its innovative approach within the field of OHS management. VIOSH had its first intake of students in 1979. At that time the Institution was known as the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. In 1990 it became known as Ballarat University College, then in 1994 as University of Ballarat. It was 2014 that it became Federation University. VIOSH Australia students are safety managers, senior advisors and experienced OHS professionals. They come from all over Australia and industry. Students are taught active research and enquiry; rather than textbook learning and a one-size fits all approach. VIOSH accepts people into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management who have no undergraduate degree - on the basis of extensive work experience and knowledge. VIOSH was requested to act in a consultancy project by Bunge Meat Industries, Corowa. This was for one day and provided by Steve Cowley on 11 April 1996, at Huntly Piggery. It was to assess the exposure to airborne particles in piggery production eco-shelters. Eco-shelters are specialist shelter covers that are manufactured to required size. Important to keep them well tensioned. Consultancy involved preliminary assessment followed by advise to company detailing what further sampling and analysis maybe required. Colour photograph showing a number of pigs under coverviosh, victorian institute of occupational safety and health, consultancy, steve cowley, huntly piggery, airborne particles, eco-shelter, bunge meat industries, sampling, analysis, livestock, animals -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Colour, VIOSH: Steve Cowley and Ashok Nath, University of Ballarat, 1996
Victorian Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (VIOSH) Australia is the Asia-Pacific centre for teaching and research in occupational health and safety (OHS) and is known as one of Australia's leaders in the field. VIOSH has a global reputation for its innovative approach within the field of OHS management. VIOSH had its first intake of students in 1979. At that time the Institution was known as the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. In 1990 it became known as Ballarat University College, then in 1994 as University of Ballarat. It was 2014 that it became Federation University. VIOSH Australia students are safety managers, senior advisors and experienced OHS professionals. They come from all over Australia and industry.. Students are taught active research and enquiry; rather than textbook learning and a one-size fits all approach. VIOSH accepts people into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management who have no undergraduate degree - on the basis of extensive work experience and knowledge. VIOSH conducted a Certificate Course in Occupational Safety and Health for the Fijian Department of Labour and Industrial Relations in 1996. The course was held in the Government Training Centre Fiji. The group was made up of Labour and Factory Inspectors. Steve Cowley led this program. It was from 23 September to 18 October, 1996. Two students from the course then visited Ballarat. One was Ashok Nath. They are testing the noise level of the machinery.Colour photographsviosh, victorian institute of occupational safety and health, university of ballarat, steve cowley, ashok nath, 1996, noise level testing, fijian department of labour and industrial relations -
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Photograph - Photographs - colour, VIOSH: Derek Viner and Dennis Else
Victorian Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (VIOSH) Australia is the Asia-Pacific centre for teaching and research in occupational health and safety (OHS) and is known as one of Australia's leaders on the field. VIOSH has a global reputation for its innovative approach within the field of OHS management. VIOSH had its first intake of students in 1979. At that time the Institution was known as the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. In 1990 it became known as Ballarat University College, then in 1994 as University of Ballarat. It was 2014 that it became Federation University. VIOSH Australia students are safety managers, senior advisors and experienced OHS professionals. They come from all over Australia and industry. Students are taught active research and enquiry; rather than textbook learning and a one-size fits all approach. VIOSH accepts people into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management who have no undergraduate degree - on the basis of extensive work experience and knowledge. Derek Viner was involved in the development of the VIOSH program and the first course in 1979 was under his leadership. He completed a Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering in the 1960s and then a Master of Science Air Transport Engineering in the 1970s. Dennis Else came to join the staff at Ballarat College of Advanced Education in 1984. He came here from the University of Aston in Birmingham, England. While a member of the engineering staff he established the Health and Safety Unit within the School of Engineering and very involved with the VIOSH programme.Two colour photographs - portraitviosh, victorian institute of occupational safety and health, derek viner, dennis else, ballarat college of advanced education, bachelor of science mechanical engineering, master of science air transport engineeing, university of aston birmingham, health and safety unit, school of engineering, course co-ordinator