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Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Public Transport Victoria (PTV), "come to a free for all discussion", May. 1987
Pamphlet - A4 printed on red paper, titled "come to a free for all discussion" , advertising a meeting at the John Curtain Hotel, Lygon St Carlton, 30 May (1987). Makes reference to the Light Rail system and lack of information and threats to existing workers, users, disabled. Produced by the Public Transport Workers Association - who were not happy with the Unions.trams, tramways, unions, personnel, light rail, lrv, south melbourne depot, preston depot -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BENDIGO ADVERTISER COLLECTION: SPORTS STAR AWARDS PRESENTATIONS, 2/12/92
Black and white photograph, photograph of Jenny Hogan and Graeme Gordon who is in his wheelchair holding a ball. Bendigo Advertiser description on back of photo: 1: Jenny Hogan 2/12/92 Central Vic Outdoor Services R. Graeme Gordon Disabled athlete off to Canada. Also. NEEDS sponsorship and will have raffle At < > raffle next week fresh Cityrecreations, sports, awards -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - Raffle Tickets, 1978
These tickets were raising money for the local Warrnambool Sheltered Workshop. The local sheltered workshop provided opportunities for disabled people to work together doing varied tasks. The tickets were sold in the Port Fairy, Portland, Warrnambool & Koroit Districts. Warrnambool Sheltered Workshop Secretary K. A. Armstrong, Pro-Treasurer J. J. Tait in 1978 showing support from Geo Swinton & Sons with $1,000 worth of furniture of choice. Taskforce Warrnambool Sheltered Workshop. Results published in the Warrnambool Standard 5 June 1978. Life community involvement of K. A. Armstrong.White paper with dark blue print and imprinted serration for ease of tear off portion. Bound with one staple.Book of blank unused Ticket no's 7521 to 7535. warrnambool sheltered work shop, raffle tickets, swinton & sons -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET AND BADGES, Post WWI
Walter Henry SMITH No 1572 enlisted in C Coy 25th Batt AIF on 9.4.1915. Embarked for Eygpt 29.6.1915, embarked for Gallipoli 4.9.1915. Hospitalised with enteritis on 21.10.1915. Embarked for France 14.3.1916. Transferred to 7th MG Coy on 17.7.1916. WIA 27.8.1916 shell shock and again on 29.7.1917 shell wound left leg. Discharged from the AIF on 26.7.1919 classed Medically unfit. .1) Medals, WWI. Court mounted, set of 2 medals with 3 ribbons. 1914-15 Star, centre British War Medal is missing, Victory Medal. .2) Badge, No. V43195 RSSILA . Red, white & blue enamel, 2 figures in centre. Surmounted with a crown with gold No 80 on red background. Denotes financial member 1980. .3) Badge TPI No 01068. Blue enamel on brass, surmounted with a crown. Centre is black enamel & brass mini-badge with TPI 1981. .4) Medallion, WW1 Veterans Travel Pass for 1980. No. 3152. Black & gold..1) “1572 Pte W.H.Smith 25 Bn AIF” .3) Front: “TPI 1981. Totally and Permanently Incapacitated Disabled Soldiers Association” .4) Front. “World War I Veterans. Travel Pass1980, 3152”numismatics-medals-military, badges-military, military history-army -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Hear all about it
Recording by volunteers of the Nunawading Gazette for the visually impaired reached its tenth anniversary on 4 Oct 1994.Recording by volunteers of the Nunawading Gazette for the visually impaired reached its tenth anniversary on 4 Oct 1994. The tape is recorded by Nunawading Library and distributed to about 30 local residents by Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind.Recording by volunteers of the Nunawading Gazette for the visually impaired reached its tenth anniversary on 4 Oct 1994. disabled, libraries, talking nunawading gazette, royal victorian institute for the blind, grant, christine, nunawading library -
Disability Sport & Recreation Victoria
Photo, Photo of Bruno Moretti with trophies, 1960s, 1960s
Bruno Moretti was a key early Australian Paralympian, and a gold and silver medallist in the Paralympics during the 1960s. A founding and later life member of Disability Sport & Recreation, Moretti continued to contribute to the disabled sports movement after his retirement from competition.Black and white photograph of Bruno Moretti with two trophies.The reverse side of the photo has the handwritten description (in pencil): Bruno Moretti BEST PLAYER 1960'S -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - DISABLED CERTIFICATE WW1, Post 1918
William Owen Lewis No 471 enlisted on 10.9.1914 in D Coy 14th Bn age 22 years, embark for Eygpt 22.12.1914, due to factors he finally embarks for Gallipoli 22.7.1915, reported missing 8.8.1915 then reported WIA, rejoin unit 19.9.1915, hospital with Pluerisy 2.12.1915, rejoin unit 4.2 1916, transfer to 46th Bn then to 12th MG Coy, embark for Marseilles 11.6.1916, hospital 1.10.1916 with Synovitis L/Knee, rejoin unit 21.1.1917, hospital 25.7.1917 Abcess Buttock then Fistula, RTA 5.4.1918, discharged from the AIF medically unfit (D.A.H) 4.7.1918.Certificate on light cream parchment paper, outer print is in red showing a Coat of Arms at the top with columns down each side with Dominion/Commonwealth names around, centre in black print shows a soldier standing with a rifle and Brittanica seated with a sword and flag, under is printed wording wording acknowledging a soldier was Disabled and Honourably discharged in the Great War, soldiers name is hand drawn in.In black hand drawn, “W.O.Lewis Australian Imperial Force”, “4.7.18”certificates, disabled ww1 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Part of Bill Simpson's Disabled soldier's tramway pass, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), c1970
Part of the Tramway Pass issued to Bill Simpson as a Totally and permanently disabled soldier with his photograph. The name and date portion has not been retained. See item 8295 for "My Uncle Bill - the tramway man" - story and background and items 900 and 7490 for complete examples.Has a close association with Bill Simpson, a returned first world war soldier.Part of a Tramway Pass - cloth back card with MMTB logo and the person's photograph. mmtb, tramways, tickets, employees pass, soldiers -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Certificate - Framed Certificate of Discharge
Historical Significance.Framed Certificate.Inscribed to Oswald Arthur Thewlis. Australian Imperial Force. Served with honour and was disabled in The Great War. Honourably discharged on 31-3-21. Signature of George R J . # 11540. Metal placard with " Donated by Peter Adamowicz " on frame. -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, c
The steam train has arrived at Number 2 platform at Sunbury Railway Station. Before diesel engines were used on the regional lines, steam trains were widely used. The pedestrian bridge spanning the railway line was replaced with a larger one to allow for disabled people's in 2001.A coloured photograph of a steam train arriving at a station with six people on the pedestrian bridge looking at the train and five other bystanders on the two platforms.steam locomotives -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, Press Release Legacy Week 2007, 2007
A press release in 2007 issued by Public Relations Officer Carmel McConnell. It mentions Legacy was supporting 22,000 widows and 350 children and disabled dependents. Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008).A record that Melbourne Legacy supplied updates to the media.One A4 page of a press release promoting Legacy Week in 2007.legacy week, press release -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Portrait, Legatee Saltmarsh, 1996
A photo of Legatee Saltmarsh. L/ 'Salty' Saltmarsh was the Widow Committee Chairman and was involved in organising events for widows and in publishing the newsletter. This photo appears to be a professional shot and was used in publications. He had recently taken on the role of Chairman after 4 years of working with the Disabled Dependants of Legacy Widows.A record of Legatee Saltmarsh taking on the role of Chairman of Widows Committee.Colour photo of Legatee Saltmarsh at Legacy House.legatee, saltmarsh -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Certificate - Framed Certificate of Apprieciation
D'Arcy 4th Div AIF/Ribbons attached to certificate/LHS - Victory medal Ribbon 1914-18 & RHS - British War Medal Ribbon 1914-20"Darcy Archibald Williams"/3363 Gunner 110th Howitzer/Served with honour and was disabled in the Great War/Honourably discharged on 14/06/17/(signed) George R I (for George V, George Rex Imperator, King George V -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Archive - File, Safer Routes to Shops in Port Melbourne, 2000 - 2001
This project involved community representatives in the identification of unsafe points on the route between Wintringham Hostel and Bay Street, in particular for elderly and disabled people. The intention of the project was to improve coordination between departments of Council viz. Health & Safety with Infrastructure. The lack of coordination that was a legacy of contracting-out was evident throughout the project.File of documents, reports, correspondence, photos relating to the project "Safer Routes to Shops in Port Melbourne" (between Wintringham Hostel and Bay Street) 2000-2001engineering - roads streets lanes and footpaths, matt rodda, jim hillis, perce mcguire white, perce white -
Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, 85th annual report 1980 Association for the Blind of Victoria, 1981
Articles in annual report include: President's report, finance report, auditor's report, balance sheet, nursing homes, social work, rehabilitation, low vision clinic, honorary services, auxiliary income, blind members, sport and recreation, life governors. There are reports on the Olympics for the Disabled and the opening of the George Vowell Centre.1 printed volume with illustrationsassociation for the blind, corporation records -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Theodolite, Troughton & Simms, Mid 19th Century
The theodolite was sold by T. Gaunt & Co. of Melbourne, a manufacturer, importer and retailer of a wide variety of goods including jewellery, clocks and watches, navigational and measuring instruments, dinnerware, glassware and ornaments. Thomas Gaunt photograph was included in an album of security identity portraits of members of the Victorian Court, Centennial International Exhibition, Melbourne, 1888. (See further details below.) History for Troughton & Simms: Edward Troughton & William Simms established a scientific instrument making business in London in 1826. Edward Troughton (1756-1835) had previously had his own scientific instrument business, inherited from his father. His achievement's included a transit telescope for Greenwich Observatory (1816) and the precision surveying instruments for the Ordnance Survey of Britain, Ireland and India. William Simms (1793-1860) had trained as a goldsmith and began to gain work dividing circles on fine astronomical instruments. When William Simms died in 1860, the business was taken over by his son James and nephew William. Troughton & Simms shop in Fleet Street became the hub of the finest scientific instrument made in London, in a period in which there was an expanding demand for precision instruments, for astronomy, surveying and precision measurement. They made instruments for Greenwich Observatory, for imperial surveys and exploring expeditions. When fire destroyed the Houses of Parliament in 1834, the firm was commissioned to create new standard lengths, this required 10 years of testing against the remaining old measurements. Troughton and Simms made several of the main instruments for Melbourne Observatory, including an 18 inch azimuth used of the Geodetic Survey, portable transit instrument (circa 1850), zenith sector (1860), a 4.5 inch equatorial telescope (1862), an 8 inch equatorial telescope (1874) spectroscope (1877) and an 8 inch transit instrument in (1884). While the firm had an excellent reputation for quality the company exasperated many of its customers with delays of years in delivering some instruments. History for Thomas Gaunt: Thomas Ambrose Gaunt (1829 – 1890) was a jeweller, clock maker, and manufacturer of scientific instruments, whose head office and showroom were at 337–339 Bourke Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Thomas Gaunt established Melbourne's leading watchmaking, optical and jewellery business during the second half of the 19th century. Gaunt arrived in Melbourne in 1852, and by 1858 had established his own business at 14 Little Bourke Street. Around 1869 he moved to new premises in Bourke Street on the corner of Royal Arcade, Gaunt's shop quickly became a Melbourne institution. Gaunt proudly advertised that he was 'The only watch manufacturer in the Australian colonies'. While many watches and clocks may have had Gaunt's name on the dial, few would have been made locally. Gaunt did make some watches for exhibitions, and perhaps a few expensive watches for wealthy individuals. Gaunt's received a telegraph signal from Melbourne Observatory each day to correct his main clock and used this signal to rate and repair ship's chronometers and good quality watches. Thomas Gaunt also developed a department that focused on scientific instrumentation, making thermometers and barometers (from imported glass tubes), telescopes, surveying instruments and microscopes. Significance: With the rapid urban expansion, one of the most important needs of the new colony was to survey and map the landscape of the Australian Colony’s interior. Theodolites, such as this one, made by Troughton and Simms, who were significant scientific instrument makers of the 19th century were instrumental to the colony's surveyors and would have played an important part in their everyday work. This transit theodolite remains of national significance due to its pioneering role in Australian science and its association with Australia's earliest surveyors and astronomers. It is also significant for its association with nineteenth-century surveying instruments and instrument makers. Theodolite, Vernier repetition theodolite with enclosed horizontal circle (of about 130 mm diameter). Vertical circle exposed and somewhat corroded (diameter about 115 mm). Plate level 20" per division. Altitude bubble 20" per division. Horizontal and vertical circle intervals 20". Original (blue/grey) paint. Altitude bubble setting screw disabled. Tribrach allows movement of theodolite by 15 mm inside tribrach (for centering).Inscribed on the inner mounting plate,“Specially made in England for T Gaunt & Co Melbourne” and inscribed a little lower “Troughton & Simms London”flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, theodolite, t. gaunt & co, troughton & simms, scientific instrument, measuring instrument, surveyor's instrument -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Badge, Badge Minit, "Save Conductors jobs for better public transport", 1990
The badge features a conductor with many arrows pointing towards them and a list of people they were to assist such as lost, old, disabled, in a pram, and female. Made at the time of the big strike Jan. 1990 to support the retention of tram conductors. See also items 667, 668, and 1776 for similar badges made for the same purpose.Demonstrates an item made to support the retention of Conductors.Badge - Has a pin with a white plastic backing on the rear to enable to be fixed to an item of clothing. Has manufacturer's name and logo on the rear of badge - Badge Minit.trams, tramways, the met, conductors, melbourne, badges -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Newsletter, Eltham Echo; Your Local Council's News, Shire of Eltham, No. 35, September 1994, 1994
Feature articles include: . Municipal Restructure Update . Invasive Plants in Eltham . Capital Works program 1994/95 . A Healthy Choice of Books at Eltham Library . Eltham Community Festival '94 "Echoes of Eltham" . What's New in Building? . Leisure Centre Works Proceeding... . Edendale Community Farm . Disabled But Not Damaged: A Family Story8 page newsletter; 2 x A3 pages copy folded and stapled1994, council amalgamation, edendale community farm, eltham echo, eltham festival, eltham library, international year of the family, leisure centre, municipal restructuring, shire of eltham building services, short story competition -
Disability Sport & Recreation Victoria
Minutes, Minutes of Executive Meeting - Paraplegic Association of Victoria 05/12/1962, December 5th 1962
Contains information on the following activities related to the Paraplegic Association of Victoria - Fundraising and social events - Visit of Ludvig Guttmann - Notes from Perth Commonwealth Games for the Disabled - Notes from sub-committees dealing with employment, pensions, and other advocacy projects and promotion of the organisation. - a brief financial report - details of the organisation's recent correspondence -Four sheets containing four pages (single-sided), held together with a very loose rusty staple in the top left-hand corner. -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Silver War Badge WW1, Circa 1914
These Badges were awarded to personnel who were injured, sick, or disabled and were subsequently invalided discharged or to older soldiers who retired during the course of the war - First. The Silver War Badge was worn on a lapel of civilian clothes to show that the recipient had served. The wearer of the badge was required to carry and produce his/her stamped discharge certificate. The Silver War Badge is an original, according to the number on the back of the Medal A90684 it has been issued to an Australian ex Serviceman/WomanA round stirling silver BadgeFront - For King and Empire, Services Rendered - crown -GRI Back - A90684silver war badge, ww1 issue -
Melbourne Legacy
Certificate, Junior Legacy Club, 1944
A certificate issued to Dulcie Saker to certify she has been accepted into membership of Junior Legacy Melbourne, and has undertaken to accept it's obligations. The junior legatee Dulcie Saker, later called Dulcie Cedaro, had a long involvement with Legacy. She would volunteer during badge week and help with the disabled dependants outings. Photo TBAA record of the formalisation process of Junior Legacy membership in 1944.Printed Junior Legacy Membership Certificate on cream card under glass in wooden frame.Inscribed to Dulcie Saker, dated 26th August 1944 and signed T. M. Cosh (Legacy president in 1944)junior legatee, membership, girls' club -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Press Release, Legatee Bill Rogers, President 2006, 2006
A copy of the Press Release issued by Carmel McConnell when Bill Rogers was installed as President of Melbourne Legacy in March 2006. At that time Melbourne Legacy looked after 24,000 widows and 400 children and disabled dependents. Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008).A record that Melbourne Legacy supplied updates to the media.One A4 page photocopy of a press release to introduce Legatee Bill Rogers as 38th President.presidents, bill rogers, press release -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "MMTB Electric Tramways and Motor Omnibuses Sections and Fares", Aug. 1971
Red cloth covered bound book, 116 pages, plus printed end sheets used in covers, titled "MMTB Electric Tramways and Motor Omnibuses Sections and Fares", dated August 1971. Book consists of four sections, bound with sewn cloth binding on the outside with glued white paper end covers. Details the various section stages and fares for each tram and bus route, General instructions, concession fares and has photos or drawings of the various special tickets, eg passes or prepaid tickets. Second copy added 14-12-15 from Donation of Norm Cross - 11-10-2009.Pages 103 - 105 have been hand amended - re Limbless and Disabled Soldiers. Has number "4781058" in top left hand corner of the first page. Copy 2 - has "Planning Engineer 24/12/71" in ink on inside front cover.trams, tramways, tickets, fares, sections, passes -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, NADRASCA takes on a new project
Mitcham based NADRASCA has been appointed to manage the aluminium can processing operation of Comalco at Clayton.Mitcham based NADRASCA has been appointed to manage the aluminium can processing operation of Comalco at Clayton. NADRASCA provides employment and training opportunities for people with disabilities.Mitcham based NADRASCA has been appointed to manage the aluminium can processing operation of Comalco at Clayton. disabled, nadrasca, comalco, walsh, graeme, rapinetti, mario, sietzema, dominic -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE, LETTER & IDENTITY DISC, c.WWI & post
.1) Disabled and Discharge Scroll presented to WILLIAM MOYLE who enlisted on 27.3.1916 with 4th reinforcements 60th Batt AIF age 31 years 9 months. Embarked for England 1.18.1916, embarked for France 6.12.1916, hospitalised 26.9.1917 NYD (not not determined), returned to unit 6.10.1917, transfered to 59th Batt 25.9.1918, WIA 29.9.1918 GSW to head, discharged from the AIF 22.3.1919..1) Coloured illustrated certificate, red & black ink. .2) Aluminium round Identity disc .3) Buckingham Palace letterhead with blue print. .1) “No V24414 to WILLIAM MOYLE.” .2) “No 2205 W MOYLE 60th Batt AIF.” .3) “From King George 1918.”documents-certificates, letters, military equipment-identity discs, moyle -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Colour Print, Salvage operation in the Henley Road area Kangaroo Ground, c.1990
A truck operated by G.W. Glenn Road Transport Pty Ltd of Moama, NSW was transporting a load of sleepers and wood posts along Henley Road, Kangaroo Ground. As a result of signioficantly wet conditions, the truck became disabled when the trailer slipped off the verge of the unsealed muddy road whilst negotiating a hairpin bend. The load was removed from the trailer by Jet Cranes in order to facilitate pulling the trailer back on to the road.g.w. glenn road transport pty ltd, henley road, jet cranes, kangaroo ground, salvage operation, trucks, llc543 (vic. regn.), nv05ai (fedl hv regn.) -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Colour Print, Salvage operation in the Henley Road area Kangaroo Ground, c.1990
A truck operated by G.W. Glenn Road Transport Pty Ltd of Moama, NSW was transporting a load of sleepers and wood posts along Henley Road, Kangaroo Ground. As a result of signioficantly wet conditions, the truck became disabled when the trailer slipped off the verge of the unsealed muddy road whilst negotiating a hairpin bend. The load was removed from the trailer by Jet Cranes in order to facilitate pulling the trailer back on to the road.g.w. glenn road transport pty ltd, henley road, jet cranes, kangaroo ground, salvage operation, trucks, llc543 (vic. regn.), nv05ai (fedl hv regn.) -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Colour Print, Salvage operation in the Henley Road area Kangaroo Ground, c.1990
A truck operated by G.W. Glenn Road Transport Pty Ltd of Moama, NSW was transporting a load of sleepers and wood posts along Henley Road, Kangaroo Ground. As a result of signioficantly wet conditions, the truck became disabled when the trailer slipped off the verge of the unsealed muddy road whilst negotiating a hairpin bend. The load was removed from the trailer by Jet Cranes in order to facilitate pulling the trailer back on to the road.g.w. glenn road transport pty ltd, henley road, jet cranes, kangaroo ground, salvage operation, trucks, llc543 (vic. regn.), nv05ai (fedl hv regn.) -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Colour Print, Salvage operation in the Henley Road area Kangaroo Ground, c.1990
A truck operated by G.W. Glenn Road Transport Pty Ltd of Moama, NSW was transporting a load of sleepers and wood posts along Henley Road, Kangaroo Ground. As a result of signioficantly wet conditions, the truck became disabled when the trailer slipped off the verge of the unsealed muddy road whilst negotiating a hairpin bend. The load was removed from the trailer by Jet Cranes in order to facilitate pulling the trailer back on to the road.g.w. glenn road transport pty ltd, henley road, jet cranes, kangaroo ground, salvage operation, trucks, llc543 (vic. regn.), nv05ai (fedl hv regn.) -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Document - Charity Ball Ticket - Portland Benevolent Asylum and Hospital, n.d
Benevolent asylums were places that housed anyone who could not support themselves; these were usually the aged, infirm, disabled and destitute. Benevolent Asylums also served as immigrants' homes, blind asylums, orphanages, lying-in hospitals and lunatic asylums. Benevolent asylums were often associated with hospitals in rural towns; they have evolved into aged care homes and hospitals in larger towns. Portland Benevolent Asylum and Hospital was founded in 1849.Pale blue card ticket, rounded corners, gold edge, black print and script Charity ball in aid of the Bazaar fund on behalf of the Portland Benevolent Asylum and hospital. Double ticket 7s. 6dBack: '75' - black penportland benevolent asylum and hospital, social care, welfare