Estate agent's advertisement for No 20 Rosstrevor Crescent, Mitchamrosstrevor crescent, mitcham, no 20

Estate agent's advertisement for No 7 Garden Avenue, MitchamEstate agent's advertisement fgarden avenue, mitcham, no 7

Megger as the device was called, is in fact its brand name. It is a device that supplies a DC (direct current as per car batteries) voltage to enable testing of electrical apparatus. This particular device produces 250volts DC when the handle is turned vigorously. If an electrical device, such as a kettle or toaster, blew a fuse or tripped a circuit breaker, when switched on, then it must be checked electrically before any more use. Following the repair of the faulty item a megger would be used to check if either of the AC 240volt plugs leads were touching the metal case (earth). The output leads of the megger would be connected with one to the earth (metal case) and the other to each of the power connections in turn. A good megger reading of 50,000 ohms (resistance) would enable the device to be returned to service. A reading of zero ohms resistance would mean that it would again blow a fuse, and was therefore unsafe to use. In the electrical industry e.g. the former State Electricity Commission, a megger would be used to test lots of similar item in sequence. Because of the vigorous job of winding the handle, two persons were often used to save time. One would crank madly whilst the other shifted the leads. This particular megger is of a small voltage, but other meggers are bigger and have a few ranges of DC voltages able to be selected. The optimal megger for large Generating machines was motor driven megger. This was applied to the device being tested for a duration of approximately 30 minutes with reading of the resistance taken at regular intervals.All equipment belonging to the State Electricity Commission of Victoria was labelled with a metal plaque attached to it. The SECV constructed the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme in the Upper Kiewa Valley and on the Bogong High Plains. The scheme began in 1938 and finished in 1961 when this megger was used and also possibly later as the SECV remained to maintain and operate the Scheme. This megger is of significance in relation to the advancement of technology.A rectangular box in dark brown bakerlite casing. It has an agent's plaque fixed to the left of the face and on the right is the marker's recessed stamp. In the middle in a transparent window so the level of ohms can be read. The front also has two recessed fixing knobs in black. On one side is a crank handle with a knob that lifts up and is turned vigorously to create the voltage. The back has four recessed screws and four small leather pads. There is a hole on each side to insert wires. There are two copper insulated wires. The SECV Plaque states: State/Electricity Commission/of/Victoria/ Electrical Engineer's Section/ No.1747 The Agent's Plaque states: H. Rowe & Co. Pty Ltd/Melbourne & Sydney/Sole Agents/in Australia for/Evershed & Vignoles Ltd Maker's states: 500 volts/Megger/Regd Trade Mark/Made in England/Patent No/400728electrical meters, electrical equipment, fuses, safety, state electricity commission of victoria, mt beauty, bogong village

Subdivision plans are historically important documents used as evidence of the growth of suburbs in Australia. They frequently provide information about when the land was sold on which a built structure was subsequently constructed as well as evidence relating to surveyors and real estate and financial agents. The numerous subdivision plans in the Kew Historical Society's collection represent working documents, ranging from the initial sketches made in planning a subdivision to printed plans on which auctioneers or agents listed the prices for which individual lots were sold. In a number of cases, the reverse of a subdivision plan in the collection includes a photograph of a house that was also for sale by the agent. These photographs provide significant heritage information relating house design and decoration, fencing and household gardens. The photograph is of additional aesthetic significance as it was photographed by J. E. Barnes. Josiah Earl Barnes is a nationally significant photographer. He was also the most important photographer to have worked in Kew. He was active as a photographer in the district from c.1906 until his death in 1921. Best known as 'the Embarkation Photographer' (see the Australian War Memorial collection), J. Earl Barnes was also the official photographer employed by the Borough (and later Town, then City) of Kew. He clearly also completed commercial jobs for local businesses, as is the case in this photograph of a house for a local real estate and financial agent.A photograph, mounted on board of a double fronted Federation-era brick villa in Kew, photographed for a local real estate agent and financier by J. E. Barnes of Kew. On the reverse of the photograph is a subdivision plan for the Normanby Estate, East Kew - 2016.0039.1. As can be seen from the image, there is a large tear on the surface of the photograph.The brown card on which the photograph is mounted includes the following handwritten description, which may aid the identification of the house: "Kew, 3 minutes from tram, 8 roomed DF Brick Villa, tile roof including two attics, sleepout, bathroom, heater, E Light, Entrance Hall, double doors, leadlights, laundry, garden, lawns, land 75 x 170, 1975 pounds". Also photographers inscription on mount, lower left: J. E. Barnes / Photo / Phone 1966 Haw. KEW.j. e. barnes, josiah earl barnes, j. earl banes - photographer, architecture - federation style, houses - kew, real estate photographs

Business Agent's Licence-to Licensed Real Estate Agent No. 2676 in the name of Frederick Cullen Dyett. Signed by F. McSweeney, Clerk of Petty Sessions and dated 28 Nov 1950.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, business agent's licence-to licensed real estate agent, frederick cullen dyett, f mc sweeney, j j gourley

Historic subdivision plan of the Churchill Park Estate in Templestowe.Undated subdivision plan advertising the Churchill Park Estate inTemplestowe. Streets identified in the plan include: Corroboree Place, Astley Street, Jeffrey Street, Airds Road, Dove Court, Potter Court, Thompsons Road, Richards Street, and Birchwood Avenue.Annotations in ink on the plan by agentsubdivision plans - templestowe (vic), churchill park estate - templestowe (vic)

Historic subdivision plan of the Churchill Park Estate in Templestowe.Undated subdivision plan advertising the Churchill Park Estate inTemplestowe. Streets identified in the plan include: Corroboree Place, Astley Street, Jeffrey Street, Airds Road, Dove Court, Potter Court, Thompsons Road, Richards Street, and Birchwood Avenue. This record includes a copy of the price list.Annotations in ink on the plan by agentsubdivision plans - templestowe (vic), churchill park estate - templestowe (vic)

Historic subdivision in Balwyn, VictoriaSubdivision Plan of Balwyn Road Estate (Balwyn). Held in April 1937, the auction included 102 lots for sale in Yongala Avenue, Young Street, and Balwyn RoadInscriptions on individual lots by agentsubdivision plans - balwyn (vic), balwyn road estate - balwyn

Kooringal Estate Upwey sales brochureEstate agents Coghill & Haughton

Photocopies of 31 xA4 sheets explaining the story of Agent Orangeagent orange, chemicals

Estate Agent's advertisement for Richard's Orchard, Main Street, BlackburnEstate Agent's advertisement for Richard's Orchard,richards orchard blackburn, main street, blackburn, land subdivision, t. r. b. morton & son

Real Estate agent's advertisement for No 19 Ronald Street, Mitcham.Real Estate agent's advertisement ronald street, mitcham, no 19

Estate agent leaflet for auction at 79 Quarry Road, Mitcham.Estate agent leaflet r. g. woodard pty ltd, auctions, quarry road, mitcham, no 79

a. Business Agent's Licence-to Licensed Real Estate Agent No. 1113 in the name of Frederick Cullen Dyett. Signed by F. McSweeney, Clerk of Petty Sessions and dated 29 Nov 1949. Fee paid 10/-(shillings). B. Business Agent's Licence-to Licensed Real Estate Agent No. 2676 in the name of Frederick Cullen Dyett. Signed by F. McSweeney, Clerk of Petty Sessions and dated 28 Nov 1951 Fee paid 10/-(shillings).business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - business agent's licence-to licensed real estate agent, frederick cullen dyett, f mcsweeney, j j gourley

Three continuous pages of Fred Smiths Live-weight Agent Summary dated 8 Feb 96. Has columns for Lot Nos, Type (Bacon or Pork), No, Weight and Weighing Fee. First page is an Agent Summary for McKean and Nevis, the second page is an Agent summary for Nutgall and the third page is a Beast Summary.bendigo, council, cattle markets, bendigo saleyards collection - fred smiths live-weight agent summary 8 feb 96, fred smith, mckean, nevis, nutgall

Letter paper from John Gray & Son, Auctioneer Stock and Station Agents. Agents for Standard Fire Insurance. John Gray Sworn Valuator. Swan Hill. Date line ends 192-.business, printers, cambridge press, cambridge press collection, john gray & son, standard fire insurance

Esplanade between Toyworld and hairdressing salon after removal of original building. King and Heath Estate Agents board on site advertising an ambitious development for a residental complex which did not eventuate Lakes Entrance Victoria. Original building relocated to Mill Point Road Lake Tyers BeachColour photograph of untidy site on Esplanade between Toyworld and hairdressing salon after removal of original building. King and Heath Estate Agents board on site advertising an ambitious development for a residental complex which did not eventuate Lakes Entrance Victoriabusinesses, roads and streets

435 Mitcham Road, Mitcham. Estate Agent's advertising brochure(illust)mitcham road, mitcham, no 435

Estate agent's pamphlet for auction of house at 84 Esdale Street, Nunawading.Estate agent's pamphlet for auction auctions, esdale street, nunawading, no. 84

Harry Hale 1861-1937, a silk spinner, builder, migrated from England c1890 and built his house using 2nd hand material from the old Mentone Baths, old Co-op Stores, and some windows from the old St Matthew's Church Cheltenham .Harry with wife Frances raised 9 children. Following an accident Harry lost his leg and dissatisfied with the artificial limb he found a 'peg- leg ' more comfortable. Harry built many houses in Cheltenham unhindered by his 'peg-leg' . Harry also worked as an Insurance Agent. \ The house was demolished 1962. ( T. Sheehy, Moorabbin News 1962 H. Stanley )Harry Hale was a typical resourceful early settler who courageously worked with disability as he established his family in Cheltenham c1900a) Black & White photograph of the Harry Hale's House c 1930 North Cheltenham b) Sepia photograph c1906 of Harry Hale 1861 - 1937, Builder, Insurance Agent Cheltenham a) Handwritten information b) Mount ; TALMA, PARIS PANEL , 119 Swanston Street Melbourne and at Sydney hale harry, st matthews church of england cheltenham, talma photographers melbourne, photography, horse drawn carts, toll gates brighton, motor cars 1900, steam engines, early settlers, bentleigh, mckinnon, parish of moorabbin, city of moorabbin, county of bourke, moorabbin roads board, shire of moorabbin, henry dendy's special survey 1841, were j.b.; bent thomas, o'shannassy john, king richard, charman stephen, highett william, ormond francis, maynard dennis, market gardeners, vineyards, orchards

Advertising notice for a sheep sale at the Woolbroker's Stock Department. Involves Strachan and Co. Ltd and Dennys Lascelles Ltd who were the agents in conjunction. (NB: According to the original record, this object acquired with the purchase of property from Myer Properties Ltd and was acquired 6/8/86. It is not known what this property was or if anything else was acquired at the same time. Until further details are know, no accession record has been created.)STRACHAN & CO. LIMITED / DENNYS, LASCELLES LIMITED / Agents in Conjunction / "OSBORNE" / 6 YR. EWES. / For Information Only. But not Guaranteedsheep sales, dennys, lascelles limited strachan and co. limited, sign

BHS CollectionBlack and white photograph. Views of Bendigo No.7, Excavation of Quartz reef, near Ironbark Hill. The photo shows a large mullock heap in the foreground and four mines: Mr. Lansell No. 180 claim, Victoria and New Chum Company, the North Old Chum claim, Old Chum claim. Photo by N.J. Caire photo Sandhurst.J.W. Forbes, agent. Welch, typoviews of bendigo, n.j. caire, ironbark hill, sandhurst

The Kew Historical Society's map collection includes a substantial number of real estate subdivision plans, mainly of Kew but also of surrounding suburbs in Melbourne. Most of the subdivision plans date from the 1920s and 1930s when the districts old homes and local farmland were being split up to accommodate residential growth in the postwar period. These early plans were assembled by a local firm, Jas R Mather & McMillan, which had an office in Cotham Road. Many of the plans, and sometimes photos, were annotated by the agents.Subdivision plans are historically important documents used as evidence for the growth of suburbs in Australia. They frequently provide information about when the land was sold as well as evidence relating to surveyors and real estate and financial agents. The numerous subdivision plans in the Kew Historical Society's collection represent working documents, ranging from the initial sketches made in planning a subdivision to printed plans on which auctioneers or agents listed the prices for which individual lots were sold. In a number of cases, the reverse of a subdivision plan in the collection includes a photograph of a house that was also for sale by the agent. These photographs provide significant heritage information relating house design and decoration, fencing and household gardens.The photograph may also be aesthetically significant depending on the importance of the photographic atelier.A professionally produced photograph for a local real estate agent, probably Jas. R. Mathers, Son & McMillan. The photograph is of a Federation-era bungalow, in Kew. The photo is on the reverse of a subdivision plan for the Normanby Heights Estate, Kew.The mount on which the photograph is placed includes: "Kew. 1 minute to tram. Good Position. / 7 roomed brick. Modern conveniences. / Land 60 x 135. 1100 pounds"real estate photographs, houses - kew, federation architecture