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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, Journals of Two Expeditions of Discovery in North-West and Western Australia Vol 1
WARRNAMBOOL MECHANICS’ INSTITUTE Warrnambool's Mechanics' Institute (or Institution as it was sometimes called) was one of the earliest in Victoria. On 17th October 1853, a meeting was held where it was resolved to request the Lieutenant Governor of the Colony to grant land for the erection of a Mechanics' Institutes building. A committee was formed at the meeting and Richard Osburne chaired the first meeting of this committee. The land on the North West corner of Banyan and Merri Streets was granted but there were no funds to erect the building. The Formal Rights of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute's encompassed its aims and these were officially adopted in1859; "This Institution has for its object the diffusion of literary, scientific, and other useful knowledge amongst its members, excluding all controversial subjects, religious or political. These objects are sought to be obtained by means of a circulating library, a reading room, the establishment of classes, debates, and the occasional delivery of lectures on natural and experimental philosophy, mechanics, astronomy, chemistry, natural history, literature, and the useful and ornamental arts, particularly those which have a more immediate reference to the colony." The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute opened its first reading room in November 1884 in the National School building at the corner of Banyan and Timor Streets. The Institute was funded by member subscription, payable on a quarterly, half-yearly or yearly basis. Samuel Hannaford, the Manager of the Warrnambool Bank of Australasia, was the first Honorary Secretary of the Mechanics' Institutes, and an early President and Vice-President. He also gave several of the early lectures in the Reading Room. Another early Secretary, Librarian and lecturer was Marmaduke Fisher, the teacher at the National School. Lecture topics included The Poets and Poetry of Ireland', 'The Birth and Development of the Earth', 'The Vertebrae - with Remarks on the pleasures resulting from the study of Natural History' and 'Architecture'. In 1856 the Reading Room was moved to James Hider's shop in Timor Street, and by 1864 it was located in the bookshop of Davies and Read. In the 1860's the Mechanics' Institute struggled as membership waned but in 1866, after a series of fundraising efforts, the committee was able to purchase land in Liebig Street, on a site then called Market Square, between the weighbridge and the fire station. A Mechanics' Institute building was opened at this site in August 1871. The following year four more rooms were added to the main Reading Room and in 1873 the Artisan School of Design was incorporated into the Institute. The same year Joseph Archibald established a Museum; however, it deteriorated when he was transferred to Bendigo in 1877. In 1880, with Archibald's return to Warrnambool, the Museum was re-established, and in 1885 a new building was built at the back of the Institute to accommodate the re-created School of Design, the Art Gallery and the Museum. In 1887 the Museum section was moved to the former courthouse in Timor Street (for some time the walls of the building formed part of the TAFE cafeteria but all is now demolished)). In 1911 the Museum was transferred back to the original building and the management of the Mechanics' Institute was handed over to the Warrnambool City Council. The Museum and Art Gallery became one and housed many fine works of art, and the Library continued to grow. The building was well patronised, with records showing that at the beginning of the 20th century there were between 500 and 800 visitors. During World War One the monthly figures were in the thousands, with 3,400 people visiting in January 1915. The Museum was a much - loved Institution in Warrnambool until the contents of the Museum and Art Gallery were removed to make room for the Warrnambool City Council Engineers' Department. The contents were stored but many of the items were scattered or lost. When the original building was demolished the site became occupied by the Civic Centre, which included the new City Library. (The library was temporarily located in the old Palais building in Koroit Street.) In the process of reorganisation the Collection was distributed amongst the community groups: -The new City Library took some of the historical books and some important documents, historic photographs and newspapers. -The Art Gallery kept the 19th Century art collection and some of the artefacts from the museum. -The Historical Society has some items -The State Museum has some items -Some items were destroyed -Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village has old newspapers, Government Gazettes, most of the Mechanics' Institute Library, ledgers and documents connected to the Mechanics' Institute Library, some framed and unframed artworks and some photographs. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute Library book collection is deemed to be of great importance because it is one of the few collections in an almost intact state, and many of the books are now very rare and of great value. Journals of Two Expeditions of Discovery in North-West and Western Australia Vol 1 Author: George Grey Publisher: T and W Boone Date: 1841 Further Information: During the years 1837,38 & 39 Under the authority of Her Majesty's Government The label on spine cover has typed text R.A. 919.41 GRE Pastedown front endpaper has a sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Libraryflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, book, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, warrnambool public library -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Currency (Australia), 1958-present
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing a two documents, the first being a rare, original copy of 'An Account of the Coins, Coinages, and Currency of Australasia' (Coleman P Hyman, 1893), and the second, a 17-page booklet, written in 1954 and reprinted in 1956 on the history of currency in Australia. -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, Alan McCulloch, Encylopedia of Australian Art, Volume One, A-K, 1984
2 volume 1984 edition of Alan McCulloch's History of Australian ArtHawthorn, Vic. : Hutchinson of Australia, 1984 2 v. (xxxv, 1327 p., [264] p. of plates (some col.) ; 24 cmnon-fiction2 volume 1984 edition of Alan McCulloch's History of Australian Artart -- australian -- dictionaries, artists -- australia -- biography -- dictionaries. -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, Alan McCulloch, Encyclopedia of Australian Art, Volume Two, L-Z, 1984
Volume 2 of Alan McCulloch's Encyclopedia of Australian Art.Hawthorn, Vic. : Hutchinson of Australia, 1984 2 v. (xxxv, 1327 p., [264] p. of plates (some col.) ; 24 cm. non-fictionVolume 2 of Alan McCulloch's Encyclopedia of Australian Art.artists -- australia -- biography -- dictionaries., encyclopedias - australian art -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Envelope, First Day of Issue, Sailing Ships of Australia, Australia Post, 1999
Colourful first day of issue envelope. Maritime Hertitage, Sailing Ships of Australia. Two post offfice stamps - First day of Issue, Port Melbourne 19 March 1999 Vic 3207Four individual stamps- 45 c, 85c, $1.00, $1.05 Two post offive stamps indicatinf date of issue 19.3.1999maritime, communication - postal, australia post, sailing ships -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Tin, 1913
Small tobacco tin. Yellow with red banner. Showers picture of house, path, two horses and a man sitting on a log with mountains and trees in background.FLAKED GOLD LEAF "Log Cabin" W.D. & H.O. WILLS (AUSTRALIA) LTD. SYDNEY SUCCESSOR IN AUSTRALIA TO LAMBERT & BUTLER. On side: FINE 2oz net weight when packed. Upper right corner: Red Sphinxlog cabin, tobacco, smoking -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Book, ACTIVE SERVICE. With Australia in the Middle East
Hard Cover. Image of Soldier on Front coverPublished for THE MILITARY HISTORY AND INFORMATION SECTION, A.I.F. (MIDDLE EAST) By THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT OF THE AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL, CANBERRA 1941 -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Plaque - Naval Association Of Australia Plaque, Naval Association of Australia "Port Adelaide"
Wooden plaque with Cast Circle attached to front.Cast Circle with -Naval Association Of Australia" Crown on top and Anchor with Chain in centre of circle., "Port Adelaide" underneath circle. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Cherry Parker (first Japanese war bride to come to Australia) (undated)
Written on back of photograph, "First Japanese war bride to come to Australia. Lives in Greenwood Ave. Ringwood. Cherry Parker". -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Boys' Club Programme, Y.M.C.A. of Australia
Athletics was an important activity for boys to be involved in. The Y.M.C.A. encouraged and supported communities to become members and gave them encouragement and support by providing programmes and activities.The Mt Beauty community established in the 1950s an athletics club which belonged to the YMCA before becoming involved with the Gra-Y and Hy-Y organisation.Brown cardboard cover with usty fastener. Cover has label cente font "Hints and Suggestions for Boys' Club Programmes. Issued by National Committee YMCAs of Australia. The first 14 pages "Club Programmes" and last 6 Pages "Physical Games for the Gymnasium."athletics, y.m.c.a., boys club programmes, mt beauty athletics club -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (series) - Subject File, Liberal Party of Australia
Kew Historical Society IncSince its foundation in 1958, members of the Kew Historical Society have been compiling and storing information about subjects relating to the history of Kew and its environs, of which this file is an example. Arranged by Secondary Values (value of records to users)Subject file containing information about the Australian Liberal Party and its predecessors particularly relating to Kew. The file includes newsletters, agendas, how to vote cards, invitations to rallies etc. The information relates to three levels of government - local, state and federal.liberal party of australia -- kew (vic.), liberal and country party of victoria, political parties -- kew -- victoria -- australialiberal party of australia -- kew (vic.), liberal and country party of victoria, political parties -- kew -- victoria -- australia -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)
Certificate: CTC 1981 Membership of Wireless Institute of Australia
Laminated A4 size certificate dated 28/5/1981 certifying that Collingwood Technical College Amateur Radio Club has been elected to membership of the Wireless Institute of Australia. Certificate is numbered 13354 and signed by Alan R. Noble, President, VK3BBMcollingwood technical college, amater radio club, nmit -
Kilmore Historical Society
Australia: The Making of a Nation, 1910
Blue cloth-bound hard cover book. Australian flag and title on front in black with decorative design. Beginnings of separation of cover from body at front & back. Minor damage to cover. 56 illustrations from photographs. 299 pp. Good condition.Label inside front cover, 'Glenaroua Public Hall and Library/No. 150/This book to be Returned Within One Month Undamaged'. Front flyleaf, Kilmore Mechanics Institute stamp.australian history, kilmore mechanics institute library. -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Melbourne Pageant Committee, "The Melbourne Pageant - January 21 - 28 1980 - Salute to Australia, Cavalcade of Transport", 1980
Pamphlet - 3 fold DL - titled "The Melbourne Pageant - January 21 - 28 1980 - Salute to Australia, Cavalcade of Transport" advertising the planned events and dates with a map. Has name of Neil McPhee - chairman of Melbourne Pageant Committee Two copies held.trams, tramways, australia day, mmtb, melbourne, tramcars, pageant, melbourne pageant -
Bendigo Military Museum
Pamphlet - V.A.D. NEWS SHEETS, Joint Central VAD Council Australia, 1943
Refer 7028These are single sheet of paper folded to make 4 pages. They are printed in black ink. At the top of front page is the title with 2 badges. Left side= Commonwealth of Australia V.A.D. Badge. Right side= Voluntary Aid Detachment Australia. It has a Royal Crown on top. These three pamphlets are on the same issue that being No.2 dated 14 Aug 1943.1. Has a few paragraphs marked out in pencil. 2. OK. 3. Top of front page has name “O.M. Guest” in pencil.vad pamphlets, ww2 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Coffee Mug, Westminster Australia, n.d
White fine china Westminster Coffee Mug. Portland's 150th Anniversary logo.Back: Bottom - Makers stamp 'Fine China Westminster Australia' -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Michael Anthony Jones, Prolific In God's Gifts - A Social History of Knox and The Dandenongs, 1983
Hardcover book by Michael Jones illustrated with photographs and maps. Full title: Prolific In God's Gifts - A Social History of Knox and The Dandenongs (Victoria, Australia). -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Bank Book, 1940's
The McHugh brothers were Wood and Chaff Cutters. The books were used from March 1942 to December 1946 and December 1946 to May 1952.2 x Maroon covered bank books. A buff coloured sticker on front with the words "In Account Current with The Commercial Bank of Australia Limited. Page ........) Mr LJP McHugh. (the owner of the two bank books.)commercial bank of australia, bank books, mchugh brothers, wood and chaff cutters in tatura, tatura businesses -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Lutheran Church of Australia, A guide to records of Indigenous Australians in the Lutheran Archives, Adelaide, SA, 1999
A valuable resource in assisting Indigenous Australians to locate information from records, from 10 Lutheran Missions in SA, NT, Qld, held in Adelaide.tableslutheran church, lutheran archives, south australia, genealogy, northern territory, queensland -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, Victorian Railways Public Relations and Betterment Board ; Tourist Development Authority, Gippsland and its Lakes and Caves Victoria Australia, November 1954
Chairman of the Victorian Railways, Harold Clapp, established The Victorian Railways Public Relations and Betterment Board as part of a campaign to launch the Spirit of Progress – the first new train constructed during the Depression era. Clapp was an aggressive Chairman of Railway Commissioners who was determined to keep Victorian Railways prospering. This book was a promotion book for "The Gippslander". The Gippslander name has been used for trains in the Bairnsdale corridor since 1954This book is a useful research tool.A 28 pp paper back book, titled Gippsland and its Lakes and Caves Victoria Australia. The front cover has orange and black print with yellow, green and blue motifs on a white and yellow background. The book has a stapled spine. It contains a short description of each of Gippsland's towns, a centre, double page maap of the region and many b/w photographs.railway-transport gippsland clapp-harold -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Book, Leigh Edmonds, 'Australia Takes Wing' by Leigh Edmonds
The first eBook published by Ballarat Heritage Services, Australia Takes Wing was written by Leigh Edmonds. It is first in a series of three books on the history of flight in Australia.eBook by Leigh Edmonds. flight, aeroplanes, leigh edmonds -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE, LIFE MEMBERSHIP 1969, National HQ RSL Australia, C. 11.9.1969
John Kerr Barnes. Life Membership is a nomination by the Sub - Branch. Jack as known was first elected to the Committee of the Bendigo Sub - Branch in 1955 and held that position until he was elected to the position of Secretary in 1964 and held that till he retired in 2005 (43 years) the entire time he did this from the Soldiers Memorial Institute which was the HQ of the Bendigo Sub Branch. He then became a Museum guide at the Soldiers Memorial Institute until his death in 2011. He was also involved in fund raising particularly the stall they had at the Bendigo Show and the Melbourne Cup sweep the Branch had. He was also awarded a Life Membership with Gold badge 1988, Meritorious Service Medal 1989 (Highest award in the RSL), RSL Licensed Sub - Branch Hall of Fame 2002, State certificate of Appreciation 2006. He is the highest awarded member of the Bendigo Branch. Jack initially enlisted as V25001 in the CMF then transferred to the AIF as VX116316 at age 19 years on 25.2.1941. At discharge from the Army on 12.6.1946 he held the rank of Pte in 2/1st Australian Motor Ambulance Convoy W/shops.Certificate framed, frame is timber light brown colour, certificate is yellow colour with gold RSL logo at the top followed by details of the award of "Life Membership" of the National Branch of the RSL Australia, all print in black, signed and red seal at RH side bottom."Life Membership has been awarded to Mr J.K. Barnes - Bendigo Sub Branch (Vic)" "Dated at Canberra - eleventh - September 1969" Signed "A.J. Lee" National President. Signed "A.G. Kiyl" (?) National Secretary.brsl, smirsl, life member -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Colour postcard, Scancolor (Australia) Pty Ltd, MARYSVILLE-VICTORIA-The vivid beauty of Autumn, Pre 2009
A colour photograph of autumn trees along a street in Marysville, Victoria.A colour photograph of autumn trees along a street in Marysville, Victoria. This postcard was produced by scancolor in Victoria as a souvenir of Marysville.MARYSVILLE - VICTORIA/ The vivid beauty of Autumn scancolor Australia (03) 429 1477 CS 1859marysville, victoria, postcard, souvenir, scancolor, autumn, trees -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Postcard (item) - Colour postcard, Scancolor (Australia) Pty Ltd, MARYSVILLE-VICTORIA-The vivid beauty of Autumn, Pre 2009
A colour photograph of autumn trees along a street in Marysville, Victoria.A colour photograph of autumn trees along a street in Marysville, Victoria. This postcard was produced by scancolor in Victoria as a souvenir of Marysville.MARYSVILLE - VICTORIA/ The vivid beauty of Autumn scancolor Australia (03) 429 1477 CS 1859marysville, victoria, postcard, souvenir, scancolor, autumn, trees -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - SUMMER DRESS, NAVY, Fairmark Australia, 1995-96
E. FORREST, Able Seaman1. Shirt - white polyester, short sleeved, embroidered insignia shoulder flashes. 2. Shorts - white polyester.Upper shoulder flash "Australia". Lower sleeve - Insignia, Able Seaman. Both in blue embroidery.uniform, navy, summer dress -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, Order of Australia Medal, 18/06/1997
Blackburn resident, Rosemary Webster who joined the Schizophrenia Fellowship of Victoria when one of her children was diagnosed with the condition 16 years ago. She was awarded the medal of the Order of Australia for her service to the community by improving services for people with mental illness and their carers.webster, rosemary, schizophrenia fellowship of victoria, order of australia medal -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Colour Photocopy/photocopies, Ron Scholten, "Melbourne Victoria Australia", c1985
Colour photocopy reproduced onto an A3 sheet of a Melbourne publicity poster, featuring Restaurant tram 442, c1985, featuring Luna Park, Flinders St station and the Arts Centre spire. Titled "Melbourne Victoria Australia" Copied from an original Met poster.trams, tramways, melbourne, flinders st station, restaurant tram, tram 442 -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, W.H. Paterson - Blind Cricketers of Australia, 1957
When the Victorian Blind Cricket Association approached Mr Paterson for assistance in gaining access to a permanent cricket pitch upon which games could be played, it set in chain a series of events that remain in place today. Mr Paterson had been heavily involved in the formation of the Association for the Blind and saw this as a problem to be solved. Raising money through public donation and door knocking, Mr Paterson arranged the purchase of land on the banks of Gardiner's Creek, and adjacent to the tram and train lines. The land was raised, to avoid flooding, and a surface prepared. The sportsground was adjacent to the AAB, however due to the interest of Malvern Council in the land and knowing that the AAB at that time was in financial difficulties, a Trust was set up to handle the management with Mr Paterson, Mr Gould the Malvern Council Town Clerk and George Maxwell as trustees. A clubhouse was also needed to allow players to take shelter during matches and once again, Mr Paterson came to the rescue. Using their personal funds, Mr and Mrs Paterson loaned the Trust the monies required for the building. This plaque recognises the dedication and support that Mr Paterson gave to help establish the first blind cricket playing ground in Australia.Digital image of metal plaqueErected to the Memory of W.H. Paterson, M.B.E. Obit. Feb. 19 1957 By his personal efforts and sacrifice these playing fields were obtained and this clubhouse erected The first for blind cricket in Australia Erected by the Blind Cricketers of Victoria October 22nd 1957william paterson, victorian blind cricket association -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Philip Drew, Two Towers. Harry Seidler: Australia Square MLC Centre, 1980
SoftcoverCardboard seal from LendLease commemorating the 25th anniversary of the construction of Australia Square/MLC centre, or possibly of something LendLease related.architect, australian architect, architecture -- new south wales -- sydney, australia square , walsh st library -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Uniform, ADI Australian Defence Industries, Camouflage Jacket Australia, 2006
DPCU Standard Working Dress of Army and RAAFDisruptive Pattern Camouflage Jacket Two Pockets with buttons Velcro patch on each pocket The Australian Army Cloth Badge above Right Pocket White cloth label ADA Victoria 2006 Size 105L Name Tag Cloth Garrett above right Hand Pocket