These trousers are a part of a uniform on loan from Squadron Leader John Haines.Squadron Leader's Blue uniform trousers. (two side pockets, two back pockets; seven belt tabs around the waist band; metal fastener at the waist)john haines, squadron leader, raaf

Coloured photo of House at 38 Haines St., Mitcham (corner of Victoria Avenue)in the process of being renovated. An example of an early residence.haines street., mitcham, no.38

Hard cover book with dust jacked on Spitfires complied by Peter Haining. 144 printed pages with text and black and white photos.

Original owner Graham John HAINES R94437, PORS - Petty Officer Radio Supervisor, RAN Comms, Vietnam & FESR..1) Framed painting by disabled artist in Hong Kong. Coloured painting of HMAS Yarra on black background. Tan wooden frame, cream border, glass front. Cardboard backing with wire hanging strap. .2) Framed painting by disabled artist in Hong Kong. Coloured painting of HMAS Parramatta a on black background. Tan wooden frame, cream border, glass front. Cardboard backing with white cord hanging strap..1) Printed at top: “HMAS YARRA” Emblem RHS: “RAN FAR EAST FLEET HUNT AND STRIKE” Printed bottom RHS: “HONG KONG 1966” .2) Printed at top: “HMAS PARRAMATTA” Emblem RHS: “RAN FAR EAST FLEET STRIKE DEEP” Printed bottom RHS: “HONG KONG 1968” painting, hmas, hong kong

Photocopies of papers concerning SEC Ballarat employee Mr. Robert Haines. 1382.1 - Photocopy of page 20 of SEC News, June 1939 with an article about Mr. Robert Haines who had completed 52 years of service with the Ballarat Tramways, from horse tram days to the SEC. Includes a photograph of him wearing cap badge No. 1 with rank of Conductor. Gives details of employment and thoughts on the SEC. 1382.2 - Photocopy of handwritten extract notes by Alan Bradley from the 1912 Arbitration hearings, which include a profile of Mr Haines as pitman and greaser with ESCo and his wages and working conditions. Also includes a note regarding an employee - Mr. Exon.trams, tramways, robert haines, employees, sec, esco, exon

Large Poster on board, made by Russ Haines for the RDHS 60th Birthday celebration/exhibition, 27/10/2018. This poster contains a summary of the history of the school and key personnel.

Digitised video (4.04GB). Duration: 74 minutes. Recorded March, 2019. (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)In this talk, Ringwood and District Historical Society President Russ Haines presents an insight into the naming of some of the district's streets.

Box was General Gordon's of Khartoum, it was his letter case and brought out by his Officers after his death. Came to his niece, who many years later gave to W.A. Haines.Brown wooden box with Mother of Pearl inlay on lid, and surround of lock mechanism. With a hinged lid, and a green material underlay on the base of the box.stationery boxes, boxes

Opening in 1891 the Moonta School of Mines was intended for students who wanted to increase their knowledge of those arts and sciences which were especially important to miners and others similarly engaged. The School was situated close to the Moonta Mines, at that time the most important copper mines in Australia, and the smelters at Wallaroo. The the mines students were able to acquire practical knowledge of the work of a miner. The close by smelting works at Wallaroo were seen to be of great service to those wanting to become acquainted with chemistry and metallurgy. Subjects taught at the Moonta School of Mines included Chemistry, Metallurgy, Steam and the Steam Engine, Magnetism and Electricity, Mathematics, Machine Design, Mine Surveying and Leveling, Drawing, Plumbing and Sheet Metal Work. The Moonta School of Mines building in Ellen Street was formerly Baptist Church. Brown soft covered book of 87 pages. Contents include: * General objects of the School * Report for 1903 * Instructors Reports * Balance Sheet * Examination Questions * Timetable * Certificates granted by Council.cm Images include: * Moonta School of Mines * members of Council (Hancock, Symons, Uffindell, James, Hughes, Cowling, Haining) * Instructors (Rogers, Hancock, Pomroy, Blatchford, Martin, Richardson, Brown, Potter) * Classroom * Laboratory (Practical Chemistry) * Mine Surveying Classhancockmoonta, moonta school of mines, symons, uffindell, james, hughes, cowling, haining, rogers, hancock, pomroy, blatchford, martin, richardson, brown, potter, e.f. blatchford, a.l. brown, r. cowling, r. haining, h. lipson hancock, henry richard hancock, leigh g. hancock, j.w. hughes, t. james, edward martin, h. pomroy, f. potter, g.h richardson, g.j. rogers, j. symons, h.w. uffindell, schools of mines

The Maggs family were well known residents of Ringwood3 A4 pages of printed history including family trees, voyage to Australia, time in Blackburn and Ringwood. A facsimile transmission from the Healesville Library. Additional material Written by Russ Haines President of RDHS 2022.

The original Mitcham State School was built in 1888 and was closer to Mitcham Road, Whitehorse Road intersection than this 1929 (and present 2005) location. The donor, Helen Driscoll (nee Fitzsimone) was born in 1922 and lived at 20 Haines Street, Mitcham at the time of the opening.Black and white photograph of the opening of the Mitcham State School No 2904, Mitcham Road in 1929mitcham state school no. 2904

A4 size wire-bound book compiled by Russ Haines, Ringwood and District Historical Society, containing stories from past residents talking of their lives spent in early Ringwood East - Second Edition May 2009.Dedicated to Leigh Ahern, a contributor to this book, and his wife Charm, who tragically lost their lives in the February bush fires (2009).

The original Mitcham State School was built in 1888 and was much closer to the Mitcham Road-Whitehorse Road intersection than the 1929 (and present 2005) location. The donor, Helen Driscoll (nee Fitzsimone) was born in 1922 and lived at 20 Haines Street, Mitcham at the time of the openingBlack and white photograph of the opening of the Mitcham State School No 2904, Mitcham Road in 1929mitcham state school no. 2904

Digitised video (909MB). Duration: 11 minutes. Recorded March, 2020In this talk, Ringwood and District Historical Society President Russ Haines presents a brief history of student punishment throughout Australia, with a focus on local references.

This award is in recognition for the Society's 60th Birthday Open Day ExhibitionRDHS was nominated for an award for our Ringwood and District Heritage Open Day, held on 27 October 2018. The Society was announced as the winner at the Maroondah City Council Australia Day Awards Ceremony held at Ringwood Lake Reserve on 26th January 2019. It was accepted by RDHS President Russ Haines. This catalogue item consists of - Maroondah City Council Australia Day Awards & Australian Citizenship Ceremony Booklet - Nomination Certificate - Winning award Certificate - Maroondah Council Official Photograph of Russ Haines with Certificate (See Item 11001 for photographs of the presentation ceremony)

John Ettershank of Ballarat purchased land for Ninety-three pounds, two shillings and four pence. This was ten acres, two roods and thirteen perches in the County of Ripon Parish of Burrumbeet. The land sold at Ballarat as Lot No 37. The document was witnessed by Sir Henry Barkly, Knight Commander of the Most Honorable Order of the Bath, Captain-General and Governor-in-Chief of the said Colony and Vice-Admiral, at Melbourne, VictoriaThick cream paper, badly stained. Hand written Official seal Dated 16 April 1857 Signed: Henry Barkly -Governor-in-Chief of the Colony Signed: William C Haines - Chief Secretary and Registrarjohn ettershank, ballarat, county of ripon, parish of burrumbeet, sir henry barkly, captain-general, governor-in-chief

Black and white block mounted photograph of the ESCo Ballarat Football team, with about half in "ES" jumpers, some in tramway uniform and some in formal clothes. See also Reg. Items 2939, 2940 for other photos with Bill Gunn, identified in writing on rear. Note: Could not see name in Employees Register, but not all register searched. On rear has a green round label, with name of studio in white - "Own Photo Dana St. Ballarat" Block mounting, dark grey colour has rounded corners, has thick outer border of stippled cardboard.On rear in ink "Centre front, William 'Bill' Gunn / taken before 1910 / about 22 when he died." and "Front left Bob Haines"trams, tramways, esco, tram crews, football, ballarat

Copies of regulations for the Chinese on the Gold Fields, the first dated 19th March, 1856. The second dated 2nd June, 1857. The third dated 6th July, 1857 and the fourth dated 20th November, 1857. All are signed by William C. Haines.document

News sheet dated Sept. 1944 of the SEC Ballarat Presentation Club reporting on the results of the Most Popular conductress competition and those involved. Notes the work of Tillie Thompson, (Treasure Tram), Bob Haines as Winston Churchill, Motormen Young and Strickland as Laurel and Hardy. The Headquarters band of the RAAF provided the music for the Gala Day. Included is a report on the Melbourne Ball.Demonstrates a report on the Most Popular conductress competition and those involved.Duplicated single quarto sheet, typed and drawn.most popular conductress, sylvia mitchell, tramways, secv, tillie thompson, treasure tram, bob haines, tom young, strickland

Digitised video (335MB). Duration: 08:30 minutes. Recorded June, 2023 (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)In this talk, Ringwood and District Historical Society President Russ Haines uses a slide-show of then-and-now photographs to compare Ringwood's shopping precinct changes over the past 14 years.

Digitised video (4.64GB). Duration: 85 minutes. Recorded October, 2024 (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)In this presentation, Ringwood and District Historical Society President Russ Haines introduces a brief history of the South Warrandyte area and focuses on the community spirit and collective support amongst women of the district.

Digitised video (1.05GB). Duration: 20 minutes. Recorded October, 2019 (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)In this talk, Ringwood and District Historical Society President Russ Haines takes us through the history of the Warranwood area where he grew up, situated just north of Ringwood, Victoria.

Digitised video (2.68GB). Duration: 85 minutes. Recorded October, 2023 (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)In this presentation, Ringwood and District Historical Society President Russ Haines talks about Ringwood's Irish Immigrants - a brief overview of their ancestry, why they came here, and how these pioneers added to our culture.

Digitised video (335MB). Duration: 13 minutes. Recorded March, 2020 (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)In this talk, Ringwood and District Historical Society President Russ Haines presents an overview of technological developments in image colourization, with a slide-show demonstration of examples using black and white photographs from RDHS achives.