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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Maroondah Highway West, Ringwood- c1920. Looking East from Heatherdale Rd
... Rd. Circa 1920". Written on backing sheet, "Whitehorse Rd..., "Maroondah Highway from Heatherdale Rd. Circa 1920". Written ...Black and white photograph (2 copies)Typed below photograph, "Maroondah Highway from Heatherdale Rd. Circa 1920". Written on backing sheet, "Whitehorse Rd. coming into Ringwood from Heatherdale Rd." -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Photograph: Llanelly picnic, 1910-1920
... , Victoria circa 1910-1920. ... photograph of a large group during picnic at Llanelly, Victoria circa ...David Gordon Collection. Sepia photograph of a large group during picnic at Llanelly, Victoria circa 1910-1920. -
South West Healthcare
Carmalt's tongue holding forceps, Medical Equipment, ca 1920
... circa 1920. Positions the tongue of an unconscious patient... circa 1920. Positions the tongue of an unconscious patient ...Used for surgery in a mental health hospital in Victoria circa 1920. Positions the tongue of an unconscious patient forward; possibly used during tonsillectomies. May also have been used for patients with epilepsy. http://museumvictoria.com.au/collections/items/259059/carmalt-s-tongue-holding-forceps-medicon-metal-circa-1920Stainless steel forcep with punch arm and base with matching hole"STAINLESS STEEL", "F.G & D" "C.TURTIN & SONS. SHEFIELD"oral & tonsil instrument, mental health, epilepsy -
Greensborough Historical Society
Pipe, Terracotta drain pipe (section), 1930c
... Circa 1920-1940, this length of pipe was found... Plenty Lower Plenty melbourne Circa 1920-1940, this length ...Circa 1920-1940, this length of pipe was found in a Greensborough property near the site of a former outbuilding.An example of pipes no longer in use. Note small Internal diameter (4.5 cm).30 cm length of drain pipe. Terracotta. Orange colour with fragments of white rock. terracotta, pipe, greensborough, drains -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Plenty Bridge Hotel Lower Plenty c1920, 1920s
... shows the Plenty Bridge Hotel circa 1920. ..., 1920s. This photograph shows the Plenty Bridge Hotel circa 1920 ...Plenty Bridge Hotel Lower Plenty, 1920s. This photograph shows the Plenty Bridge Hotel circa 1920. Digital copy of black and white photographlower plenty, plenty bridge hotel, lower plenty hotel -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Sash and Rosettes Tartan
... School Carnival circa 1920 - 1950s ... circa 1920 - 1950s Historical and social significance of school ...Early athletics year 11 school championships Kiewa Valley School Carnival circa 1920 - 1950s Historical and social significance of school based physical development of children through dedicated sports programs. An integral part of child development and socialising within the formal school environmentSash made from fine cotton weave with Scottish highland tartan. Width 12cm and sides fine stitched. Pattern (Royal Stewart) running length of ribbon.Two rosettes of same material 9cm diameter with three 3cm wide ribbons attached lengths 16cm, 20.5cm and 28cm The "Glen" designHighland clan to be identified sash, rosettes, school foot races -
Peterborough History Group
Book - Self Published book, Leaving, Arriving and Settling: From Kent, England to Peterborough, Victoria. The Story of Ian Evelyn Llewellyn Jarvis, circa 2010
... Story of an early settler (circa 1920) at Peterborough... Story of an early settler (circa 1920) at Peterborough. Includes ...Story of an early settler (circa 1920) at Peterborough. Includes the story of the author's Great Grandfather John Brumby.Dairy farmer plus references to his family's migration to Australia. References to other local identities.Plastic bound 179 page self published book with Table of Contents and Index of Names.ian jarvis, peterborough 3270, peterborough settlers, john brumby peterborough -
Federation University Historical Collection
Headwear - Costume, Top Hat by W. Gribble & Co, c1920
... Hatters, Piccadilly, London, circa 1920. A black fur felt top hat..., Piccadilly, London, circa 1920. A black fur felt top hat with black ...The firm W. Gribble & Co. are associated with the long-term President of the Ballarat School of Mines Council, Bill Gribble.Black top hat with black band purchased at W. Gribble & Co. Ballarat, possibly by Peace Brown. The hat was made by Woodrow Hatters, Piccadilly, London, circa 1920. A black fur felt top hat with black band. Lined with white fabric and pale calf leather.Printed on inside white cloth: Woodrow and Sons Hat Manufacturers To H.M the King, Manchester, Piccadilly, Liverpool. Extra Quality. Made in England for W. Gribble & Co., Ballarat. On the leather is stamped Manufactured by Woodrow & Sons; Undyed Calf Leather; Made in England for W. Gribble & Co. Ballarat. Handwritten on leather: Adams and Tully. Swan Hilltop hat, gribble, gribble & co., peace brown, costume, woodrow & sons, headwear, adams and tully -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing Archive
Uniform - Trainee Nurse, Trainee Nurses Uniform [ca.1900's]
... ,is a reproduction. The dress is a fine herringbone cotton fabric circa 1920... cotton fabric circa 1920. Apron with high round neck [circa 1920 ...The best example of a complete [ca.1900's] uniform of a Alfred Hospital Nursing Student uniformTrainee Nurses Uniform compiled from multiple donations. Mop hat made from organza and grosgrain ribbon,is a reproduction. The dress is a fine herringbone cotton fabric circa 1920. Apron with high round neck [circa 1920] starched cotton, has a repaired tear in the bib, hand darning to tears. Rust mark on right shoulder. 2 starched cuffs with rust marks. Belt starched cotton, Key chain [reproduction] with small metal scissors and 4 keys. Arm band cotton material with full red Maltese cross badge made of felted wool on cotton. The full red cross was worn after the final exam. -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Tin Container Boot Polish
... was manufactured circa 1920-1930 and marketed as waterproof and free from... was manufactured circa 1920-1930 and marketed as waterproof and free from ...This product first manufactured in 1908 however this item was manufactured circa 1920-1930 and marketed as waterproof and free from acid of any description.The requirement of users to be acid free was a historical first for this type of product. Consumer awareness and demand for a better product information statement was at its infant stage and the fore front of modern consumer legislation.Rusted round tin container, originally contained shoe or boot polish manufactured by Nugget.Outside tin trade marked "nugget waterproof black polish (unequalled) free from acid or any description preserving leather from cracking. for patent, glace kid, box calf and other leathers" manufactured in Williamstown Australiacleaning polish, boots and shoes, early consumer warranty -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - JORDAN COLLECTION: VEHICLES PEOPLE ON THE ROAD, c1920
... and other people walking along the verges. Circa 1920's. Suggestion... the verges. Circa 1920's. Suggestion that all may have been attending ...Black and white photo of vehicles and people on the road and other people walking along the verges. Circa 1920's. Suggestion that all may have been attending a picnic or church outing. Location unknown. On the reverse is a stamp impression of Oliver's London Pharmacy Tel. 123 117 Pall Mall Bendigo.bendigo, streetscape, general street views -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Oval, Ringwood Street - circa 1918, 1918
... Ringwood Oval circa 1920, showing Ringwood Reserve grand... corner." Ringwood Oval circa 1920, showing Ringwood Reserve grand ...Ringwood Oval circa 1920, showing Ringwood Reserve grand stand, tennis courts on the left, and view towards Ringwood Street and Charter Street in the centre backgroun.. The school master's house behind courts was formerly in the Heatherdale Road school in 1885. It was moved in 1892. (See history of Ringwood State School No. 2997).Typed below photograph, "The old Ringwood Reserve grand stand. Tennis courts on the left, looking towards Ringwood and Charter St. in the centre background. ... 1920. (Site) later developed as Eastland carpark, south-west corner." -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph, Circa 1920 - 1950
... Taken between circa 1920 - 1950 this photograph depicts...Circa 1920 - 1950...-country Taken between circa 1920 - 1950 this photograph depicts ...Taken between circa 1920 - 1950 this photograph depicts a man dressed in dark trousers, a white long sleeved shirt and broad-brimmed workers hat digging around in the Three Mile Mine at Barramutha. The mine was an important gold resource and was typically mined using a method known as hydraulic sluicing whereby high powered water jets are used to dislodge rock or move sediment. The remaining water sediment slurry is directed through sluice boxes to remove the gold. The Beechworth mining district was one of six mining districts established by the governor-in-council on 4th of January 1858 under the provisions of An Act for Amending the Laws Relating to the Goldfields (21 Vic no. 32). This photograph shows historic and research value into the historical methods of hydraulic sluicing in the Beechworth mining disctrict. It also shows the evolution of the mining methods and has potential for understanding future engineering endeavors in the context of victorian mine goldfields. Black and white rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paper.Reverse: 7597.3/ Copied from original on loan from Webb (QLD)/ Donated Nov 2009/ Barnawatha Three Mile Mine 1920-1950/ Owned by Plain Bros then Parkinsons/ Managed by John Weir, Peter Jenson, Jack Cox/ Slicing. three mile creek, three mile goldfields, three mile beechworth, goldfields, #beechworth, hydraulic mining, hydraulic sluice, burke museum -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph - Postcard, Circa 1920's
... Circa 1920's the postcard depicts a pathway and manicured...Circa 1920's...Circa 1920's the postcard depicts a pathway and manicured ...Circa 1920's the postcard depicts a pathway and manicured lawns leading to the Beechworth Mental Asylum administration building. The asylum was constructed between 1864 and 1867 to the designs by the Public Works Department (PWD) that was renamed Mayday Hills Mental Asylum. The now decommissioned asylum was cinsidered one of the largest psychiatric hospitals in Victoria and consisted of sixty-seven buildings, one thousand two hundred patients and five hundred staff members. The asylum was one of the first asylums to focus on treatment and rehabilitation instead of institutional confinement. At the asylum active works was considered imperative and workshops were located near the male accommodations and laundries and drying yards near the female accommodation.This postcard is significant as it depicts the historical, architectural, technical and aesthetic significance of the Beechworth Mental Asylum's administration building to the State of Victoria.Black and white rectangular postcard printed on card.Obverse: Valentine Series No.1858/ The Asylum Beechworth Reverse: 1997.2464/ Valentines/ Real Photo Series Published by Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd/ Queen St.. Melbpostcard, beechworth, beechworth mental asylum, beechworth lunatic asylum, mayday hills, mayday hills mental asylum, administration building, beechworth mental asylum administration building -
Lake Bolac & District Historical Society
black & white photograph, Shopping at the Veale Brothers Store
... , circa 1920. Adults shown are Mrs G Veale and Mr O'Rorke. ... and motorised vehicles, circa 1920. Adults shown are Mrs G Veale and Mr ...Shopping at the Veale Brother's Store at the Lake Bolac crossroad. Transition era between horse drawn and motorised vehicles, circa 1920. Adults shown are Mrs G Veale and Mr O'Rorke. lake bolac, veale's general store, veale, o'rorke -
Torquay and District Historical Society
Copy photo, Torquay History Exhibition 2016, Produced for exhibition 2016
... Photo shows The Esplanade, Torquay circa 1920's before... Torquay great-ocean-road Photo shows The Esplanade, Torquay circa ...Photo shows The Esplanade, Torquay circa 1920's before electricity poles and wires were erected to power the township but obstruct the uninterrupted view of the ocean now so prized by residents and visitors.An early record of the primitive township of Torquay.Black and white photo -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Postcard, c.1918
... as the Seamens Institute, looked early in its operation - probably circa... - probably circa 1920. It also documents the types of activities were ...The postcard shows how the Mission to Seafarers, then known as the Seamens Institute, looked early in its operation - probably circa 1920. It also documents the types of activities were offered to visitors, and how the visitors used the facilities.The postcard records the fittings and furnishings of the Mission to Seafarers, then known as the Seamens' Institute: tables, chairs but also the paintings which were often donated. The largest one on the main wall above the stage is "Start Point Light, Devonshire" (see item 0230), painted and donated by Miss Madeline R. Lewellin (1854-1944) in 1918. A sepia-toned postcard, of the main hall/club room of the "Seamens Institute" Mission to Seafarers. The image shows the arrangement of tables, pool table and bar in the club room, as well as the decorations and fitting of the room.On front: INTERIOR OF SEAMENS INSTITUTE, FLINDERS STREET MELBOURNE VALENTINES SERIES M. 4968 printed in black. On reverse: VALENTINES / REAL PHOTO SERIES logo in the middle of the top of the postcard. Along the left-hand edge: PUBLISHED BY THE VALENTINE PUBLISHING CO. PTY. LTD / QUEEN ST., MELB. printed in black.postcard, seamens-institute, club-room, bar -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Business Card, C. Aarons, Moral - "Never Attempt to Pass the Plenty Bridge Hotel.", c.1920
... Circa 1920 Business Card: Plenty Bridge Hotel, Lower Plenty... melbourne Circa 1920 Business Card: Plenty Bridge Hotel, Lower ...Circa 1920 Business Card: Plenty Bridge Hotel, Lower Plenty via Heidelberg C. Aarons, Licensee Humorous business card warning motorists of the dire consequences attempting to negotiate the Plenty River Bridge should they decide to pass by the hotel with stopping.marg ball collection, c. aarons, car crash, golf club hotel, lower plenty bridge hotel, plenty bridge hotel, lower plenty bridge -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo, Barnes, George, Hope and Joyce, circ 2013
... May nee Butterworth. Taken circa 1920 in the Melbourne... Charles Barnes and Ada May nee Butterworth. Taken circa 1920 ...This photo contains three children, George, Hope and Joyce Barnes, who were the children of George Charles Barnes and Ada May nee Butterworth. Taken circa 1920 in the Melbourne, Victoria. They are the grand-children of Thomas Crockley Barnes and Frances Henrietta Douglas of Learmonth, Victoria.It is one of the many precious photos held by the Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.An oblong shaped small photo showing George, Hope and Joyce Barnes which is of sepia coloring,Nil -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Flyer, Land Sale Advertisement - State School Estate, Ringwood, Victoria - 1923
... The date of the flyer as circa 1920 can be estimated from... Road Ringwood North melbourne The date of the flyer as circa ...The date of the flyer as circa 1920 can be estimated from the references to the (decision on) "electrification of the Croydon Railway Line" which eventually occurred in 1923, letting of tenders for the state school building which opened in 1924, and the "proposed new railway station" (East Ringwood) which opened in 1925, Advertisement for State School Estate, Ringwood - 26 residential allotments for sale near East Ringwood State School development site and 7 minutes walk from proposed new railway station (East Ringwood). Includes location map and terms of sale.Locality plan includes King Street and Government Roads (Later Everard Road, Holland Road, Purser Avenue, and Charles Street). (Agents) J.B. McAlpin, Estate Agent and Subdivisional Manager, Ringwood (Opposite Station), and F.V. Parker, Estate Agent, Main Street, Ringwood. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Tennis skirt, c1910-1920
... Skirt may have been worn as tennis skirt circa 1910-1920... Mitcham melbourne Skirt may have been worn as tennis skirt circa ...Skirt may have been worn as tennis skirt circa 1910-1920c 1910 White linen skirt, 3/4 length with placket fastening with 7 hooks and eyes. Wide hem and fold above hem. Laundered 2011costume, female -
Numurkah & District Historical Society
Men's Bicycle
... was unable to ride MEN’S BICYCLE – circa: 1920’s The bike was used... until he was unable to ride MEN’S BICYCLE – circa: 1920’s ...Bike was used by Percy Blackham on a daily basis until he was unable to ride MEN’S BICYCLE – circa: 1920’s The bike was used by Percy Blackham, on a daily basis until he was unable to ride any longer. This bike was made by Malvern Star, an Australian company, established in 1902. 1920's Men's Bicycle with bike clips, light and generatorbike, bicycle, transport, percy blackham -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Newsletter, Newsletter, No. 119 March 1998
... Excursion • Society Program • Other News • ‘Glen Ellen’ circa 1920... Excursion • Society Program • Other News • ‘Glen Ellen’ circa 1920 ...Contents: • Next meeting, guest speaker; Wendy Baker: Finding people dead or alive • Annual General Meeting • Autumn Excursion • Society Program • Other News • ‘Glen Ellen’ circa 1920 by David Jenkin • Presidents Report; Eltham District Historical Society Incorporated, Annual General Meeting, Wednesday 11th March 1998 The Shire of Eltham Historical Society was formed in October 1967. The first newsletter of the Society was issued May 1978 and has been published continuously ever since on a bi-monthly basis. With the cessation of the Shire of Eltham in late 1994, the Society's name was revised to Eltham District Historical Society and this name first appeared with issue No. 103, July 1995. The collection of the Society's newsletters provides a valuable resource on the history of the Society's activities, office bearers and committee members, guest speakers and subjects of historical interest pertinent to the former Shire of Eltham and the Eltham District.A4 photocopied newsletter distributed to membersnewsletter, eltham district historical society, shire of eltham historical society -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Photograph Card, Kelly Collection, View Productions, Princes Bridge / Batman Ave tram terminus, Photo c1920
... , titled "On the Princes Bridge, circa 1920, Melbourne, Victoria... "On the Princes Bridge, circa 1920, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia". Has ...Photograph Card - folded card, blank inside of Cable Trams, motor cars, pedestrians crossing Princes Bridge over the Yarra River with the Princes Bridge / Batman Ave tram terminus with a shelter in the background. Shows five cable tram sets. Has railway signals and Government House in the view. Produced by View Productions GPO Box 1858 Sydney, from the Kelly Collection, titled "On the Princes Bridge, circa 1920, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia". Has the Publishers logo on the rear.trams, tramways, princes bridge, batman ave, swanston st, cable trams, shelters -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Image, Vines Studio, 20/12/1921
... to John S.P. Stafford - circa 1920-1 | Attended by ___ Stafford... Williams of Brimin to John S.P. Stafford - circa 1920-1 | Attended ...Black and white wedding photograph, mounted on cardboard.On back of photo: "Wedding of Doris Williams of Brimin to John S.P. Stafford - circa 1920-1 | Attended by ___ Stafford (brother to Groom) and Grace Williams (sister to Doris) | Dress worn by Doris (silk)" Written in another hand: "Doris May Williams to John Sayers Percival Stafford 20-12-1921 Methodist Church, Wangaratta."wedding photographs, doris williams, john stafford, grace williams, doris stafford -
Sunshine and District Historical Society Incorporated
Photograph, SWIMMING BATH, State School, Sunshine Victoria
... to a 5 mm chipboard. The photograph is thought to be from circa... to be from circa 1910-1920. It shows a group of children, possibly ...Photograph demonstrates the swimming uniforms worn in the early 20th century, and indicates that swimming classes were taught at Sunshine State School.The item is an enlarged photographic reproduction stuck to a 5 mm chipboard. The photograph is thought to be from circa 1910-1920. It shows a group of children, possibly all girls, in and around a small pool at the SUNSHINE STATE SCHOOL. The class appears to be under instruction.Swimming Bath, State School, Sunshinesunshine state school, swimming bath, pool, costume, class. -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Honor Board, Staughtonvale SS Honor Roll, 1920
... Staughton Vale State School Honor Roll circa 1920 Staughton... State School Honor Roll circa 1920 Staughton Vale is located ...Staughton Vale State School Honor Roll circa 1920 Staughton Vale is located on the South Eastern side ofn the You Yangs. Staughton Vale High School was opened on the 5th of November 1875 The first head teacher was Thomas Scott. It had a chequered history, operating only part-time for some periods, closing in 1949, but reopening in 1957, and finally closing for good on the 30th of September 1968. The Honor Roll was donated to the Lara RSL when the school closed for the last timeHonor Roll donated to Lara RSL in 1968Staughtonvale SS Honour Roll made of Varnished WoodList of Staughton Vale residents involved in the First World War Gold Lettering Blue union Jackstaughton vale honor roll 1914 1919 state school -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Photograph, Hugen & Bennett, 1885-1920 (Approximate)
... Valley Advertiser 1885-1920 (circa)... Valley Advertiser 1885-1920 (circa) thomas drenen rutherglen sun ...Thomas Drenen was proprietor of Rutherglen Sun & Chiltern Valley Advertiser 1885-1920 (circa)Photographic portrait of Thomas Drenen - Oval cardboard"Hugen & Bennet, Photographers, / Rutherglen & Chiltern" On back of photo: "An earlier photo of Thomas Drenen 'Sun' Rutherglen" | "Donated by Drenen, Dora Sandringham 1964"thomas drenen, rutherglen sun -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph, Sepia, View of Piers, Port Melbourne from Mission windows, Early 20th C
... Melbourne circa 1912 - 1920. One of several images on loose album... Melbourne circa 1912 - 1920. One of several images on loose album ...This image appears to have been taken from the second storey of the Mission to Seamen, on Beach Rd Esplanade, Port Melbourne circa 1912 - 1920. One of several images on loose album pages.An early image taken from the building established in Port Melbourne initially in the mid 19th C and operating up to the 1930s until replaced by a modern deco building in 1936. Shows examples of vintage cars.Small Landscape B and W image of ships moored alongside a pier in distance and small early car in foreground on unsealed road travelling left to right. Handwritten descriptive inscription is written underneath on an album page.port melbourne, mission to seamen building, port melbourne pier, fan album -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Photograph, 1920 - 1930
... Taken between circa 1920 - 1950 this photograph depicts...-country Taken between circa 1920 - 1950 this photograph depicts ...Taken between circa 1920 - 1950 this photograph depicts the open mine in the Three Mile Mine at Barramutha. The mine was an important gold resource and was typically mined using a method known as hydraulic sluicing whereby high powered water jets are used to dislodge rock or move sediment. The remaining water sediment slurry is directed through sluice boxes to remove the gold. The Beechworth mining district was one of six mining districts established by the governor-in-council on 4th of January 1858 under the provisions of An Act for Amending the Laws Relating to the Goldfields (21 Vic no. 32).This photograph shows cultural and research value into the historical methods of hydraulic sluicing in the Beechworth mining disctrict. It also shows the evolution of the mining methods and has potential for understanding future engineering endeavors in the context of victorian mine goldfields.Black and White rectangular photograph printed on matte photographic paper.Reverse: Copied from original on loan from Webb (QLD)/ Donated Nov 2009/ Barnawatha Three Mile Mine c1920-1950 Minehead & Slicing/ Managed by John Weir, Peter Jensen, Jack Cox/ Owned by/ the Plain Bros then Parkinsons/ John worked for Pqarkinsons. three mile creek, three mile goldfields, three mile beechworth, goldfields, #beechworth, hydraulic mining, hydraulic sluice, burke museum