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Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Saucer Ceramic, Circa 1921
This item was used by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria in their mess huts/rooms for their workers during the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electricity Scheme. The imprint of the year "1921" was to identify the year that the SECV was formed and relieved the private VHEC (Victorian Hydro-Electric Company). As the scheme was of such a huge, isolated and time consuming nature the feeding of its workers was quite demanding of cutlery and crockery. The use of sturdy English cups and saucers was essential. The period of construction and the isolation of the Kiewa Valley area placed heavy demand for "solid" crockery that could wear abusive handling. This period in time was one when crockery, whether for domestic or commercial use, was imported from "mother" England. This scenario was more so for governmental bodies such as rail, jails and electricity providers than domestic users. The influx of cheaper Asian crockery had not yet begun.This type of crockery item was used by the thousands of SEC Victorian staff and construction workers involved in the building of the Kiewa Hydro Electricity Scheme, over the extensive period (1938 to 1961). This was a period when Government bodies and other semi- government organisations were still tied to the "establishments" of "mother" England. It was a period in Australia's development when the Asian influence was very weak and the established ties to England and Europe was still very strong. The majority of heavy equipment and machinery was either made in England or Europe. Local and European expertise in dam construction and water management in alpine terrain came from migrants for England and Europe. The quality of workmanship from big steel manufacturing plants in England and Europe could not be matched from anywhere else in the developed world. These saucers were used in the mess huts including later in the Bogong mess hall and the Mount Beauty Chalet.This item is a white ceramic saucer (tea /coffee). It is made in England and is of strong and durable ceramic. The bottom cup indent is for either tea or coffee cups of a similar ceramic structure. The 5mm thickness of the ceramic suggests this saucer belongs to a commercial kitchen environment and not domestic. The indent bottom of the saucer is 5mm deep with a side curvature ratio of 2:5. The ceramic is glazed to a commercial standard (worker's mess). See also KVHS 0128 (A to C)The seal of the State Electricity Commission Of Victoria is imprinted on the top inside rim within a curved scroll. Snuggled within the borders of the scroll is a banner with the five stars of the southern cross and an arm with a closed fist projecting from the top with five lightning bolts projecting outwards. On the underside "Vitrified sold by Cafe & Hotel Supplies Pty Ltd Dunn Bennett & Co. Ltd. Burslem Made in England"saucer, plate, secv, state electricity commission of victoria, crockery, mt beauty chalet, bogong mess hall -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Plate Bread & Butter, Circa 1921
This item was used by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria in their mess rooms for their workers during the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electricity Scheme. The imprint of the year "1921" was to identify the year that the SECV was formed and relieved the private VHEC (Victorian Hydro-Electric Company). As the scheme was of such a huge, isolated and time consuming nature the feeding of its workers was quite demanding of cutlery and crockery. The use of sturdy English cups and saucers was essential. The period of construction and the isolation of the Kiewa Valley area placed heavy demand for "solid" crockery that could wear abusive handling. This period in time was one when crockery, whether for domestic or commercial use, was imported from "mother" England. This scenario was more so for governmental bodies such as rail, jails and electricity providers than domestic users. The influx of cheaper Asian crockery had not yet begun.This type of crockery item was used by the thousands of SEC Victorian staff and construction workers involved in the building of the Kiewa Hydro Electricity Scheme, over the extensive period (1938 to 1961). This was a period when Government bodies and other semi- government organisations were still tide to the "establishments" of "mother" England. It was a period in Australia's development when the Asian influence was very weak and the established ties to England and Europe was still very strong. The majority of heavy equipment and machinery was either made in England or Europe. Local expertise in dam construction and water management in alpine terrain came from migrants for England and Europe. The quality of workmanship from big steel manufacturing plants in England and Europe could not be matched from anywhere else in the developed world.This item is a white ceramic plate (bread & butter). It is made in England and is of strong and durable ceramic. The bottom of the plate is flat with edges sloping out (to position the bread) and the extended rim is to catch any spillages. The 5mm thickness of the ceramic suggests this plate belongs to a commercial kitchen/eating establishment (mess) and not a domestic dining room. The indent bottom of the plate is 5mm deep with a side curvature ratio of 2:5. The ceramic is glazed to a commercial standard (see KVHS 0128 for its saucer part of a dinner set.The seal of the State Electricity Commission Of Victoria is imprinted on the top inside rim within a curved scroll. Snuggled within the borders of the scroll is a banner with the five stars of the southern cross and an arm with a closed fist projecting from the top with five lightning bolts projecting outwards. On the underside "Vitrified sold by Cafe & Hotel Supplies Pty Ltd Dunn Bennett & Co. Ltd. Burslem Made in England"saucer, plate, secv, state electricity commission of victoria, crockery -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, BENNETT, Bruce, All our Somers : a history of Somers, Victoria, 2000
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Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, BENNETT, Bruce, old general store : a history of the general stores and post offices on the Frankston and Flinders Road, WesternPort, 1997
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Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, BENNETT, Bruce, Sandy Point : the history of Sandy Point, Western Port, 1999
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University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white photocopy, A.E. Bennett, Members of the Horticultural Board Outside the Dunolly Town Hall, 1893
Photocopy of a photograph. (1) "Group photograph following luncheon at Government Scent Farm, Dunolly on the second annual trip of the Students of the Horticultural College, Burnley, 23.11.1893. Val Caire photo, 57 Toorak Rd Sth Yarra." (Descendent of J.N. Caire.) Photocopy donated by Bruce Draper, descendent of Charles Draper. (2) Handwritten list of names: "Members of the Horticultural Board, Professor McAlpine, Mr Max Pincus?, Mr J.N. Caire, Mr McFarlane, Mr Ogle, Mr Churchill, with the Mayor of Dunolly J. Desmond Esq. J.P. and students of the Horticultural College, Burnley outside the Dunolly Town Hall on the second annual trip of students to the Government Scent farm, 23rd November, 1893. (3) Photocopy of A.E. Bennett's "Prize Essays, "Essay on trip to Dunolly Scent farm, 1893." p117.luncheon, government, scent farm, dunolly, trip, students, horticultural college, burnley, val caire, bruce draper, charles draper, horticultural board, professor mcalpine, max pincus, j.n. caire, mr mcfarlane, mr ogle, mr churchill, j. desmond esq., students, town hall, a.e. bennett, prize essays -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood High School Principal - Mr J. Bennett and guest congratulate 1955 Dux of School and swimming champion, Victor Greenham on his achievements. (Ringwood Mail newspaper article - 12/1/1956)
Written on back of photograph, "Vic Greenham, Ringwood High School". "Mail 12/1/1956". -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Senior Ringwood High School students with the school's first principal, Mr. Bennett - c.1957/8
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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, History of Bennett Avenue Heathmont 3135, compiled by Laurie Allen, Heathmont History Group and the residents. 2023
Soft cover book of 31 pages with spiral wire spine.Cover depicts each residence number with corresponding owners name. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Bowls Club - New club house and greens at the corner of Warrandyte and Loughnan Roads, 1997. Photo taken by Jim Bennett
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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Bowls Club - New club house and greens at the corner of Warrandyte and Loughnan Roads, 1997. Photo taken by Jim Bennett
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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Bowls Club - New club house and greens at the corner of Warrandyte and Loughnan Roads, 1997. Photo taken by Jim Bennett
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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Bowls Club - New club house and greens at the corner of Warrandyte and Loughnan Roads, 1997. Photo taken by Jim Bennett
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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Bowls Club - Men's Championships, January 1994, Les Pieper and Doug Corrigan winners. Photo taken by Jim Bennett
Coloured photograph"Written on back of photograph" Ringwood Bowling Club Men's Championship- 23.1.1994. Les Pieper & Doug Corrigan, winners. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Bowls Club - New Ringwood Bowls Club greens flooded, 1997. Photo taken by Jim Bennett
Coloured photograph"Written on back of photograph" Greens flooded. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Bowls Club - Old club rooms and greens - January 1994, in Miles Avenue, near Eastland. Photo taken by Jim Bennett
Coloured photograph"Written on back of photograph" Old Club, near Eastland, Ringwood, 1994. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Bowls Club - Old club rooms and greens - January 1994, in Miles Avenue, near Eastland. Photo taken by Jim Bennett
Coloured photograph"Written on back of photograph" Old Club, near Eastland, Ringwood, 1994. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Bowls Club - Old club rooms and greens - January 1994, in Miles Avenue, near Eastland. Photo taken by Jim Bennett
Coloured photograph"Written on back of photograph" Old Club, near Eastland, Ringwood, 1994. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Bowls Club - New club and greens at the corner of Warrandyte and Loughnan Roads, 1997. Photo taken by Jim Bennett
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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Bowls Club - New club house and greens at the corner of Warrandyte and Loughnan Roads, 1997. Photo taken by Jim Bennett
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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Bowls Club - New club house and greens at the corner of Warrandyte and Loughnan Roads, 1997. Photo taken by Jim Bennett
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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Bowls Club - New club house and greens at the corner of Warrandyte and Loughnan Roads, 1997. Photo taken by Jim Bennett
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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Bowls Club - New club house and greens at the corner of Warrandyte and Loughnan Roads, 1997. Photo taken by Jim Bennett
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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Bowls Club - New club house and greens at the corner of Warrandyte and Loughnan Roads, 1997. Photo taken by Jim Bennett
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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Bowls Club - New club house and greens at the corner of Warrandyte and Loughnan Roads, 1997. Photo taken by Jim Bennett
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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Bowls Club - New club house and greens at the corner of Warrandyte and Loughnan Roads, 1997. Photo taken by Jim Bennett
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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Bowls Club - New club house and greens at the corner of Warrandyte and Loughnan Roads, 1997. Photo taken by Jim Bennett
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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Bowls Club - New club house and greens at the corner of Warrandyte and Loughnan Roads, 1997. Photo taken by Jim Bennett
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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Bowls Club - New club house and greens at the corner of Warrandyte and Loughnan Roads, 1997. Photo taken by Jim Bennett
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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Bowls Club - New club house and greens at the corner of Warrandyte and Loughnan Roads, 1997. Photo taken by Jim Bennett
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