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Kew Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Manila de Manton, 1900-1930
... Large black silk fringed shawl (aka piano shawl... shawls Large black silk fringed shawl (aka piano shawl ...The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes examples of textiles dating from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Some of the textiles, were used as items of clothing, others as items of household decoration, or simply as travel souvenirs. These textiles were created both domestically and internationally. Predictably with the growth of an ethnically and culturally more diverse community in Kew after the Second World War, textiles, clothing and objects in the collection inevitably reflected this diversity. Large black silk fringed shawl (aka piano shawl) that incorporates large areas of pink embroidery. table cloths, table covers, manton de manilas - piano shawls -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Send off for Alexander Frederick Reid OBE, MBE, 1956
... A large black and white framed photo of a group of men..., ? , Don Shepard. A large black and white framed photo of a group ...Alex Reid was born in 1891 and began work on the Victorian Railways in 1907. He enlisted with the A.I.F in 1915. He served in Egypt and the Suez Canal but was discharged on medical grounds having contracted typhoid and dysentery. In 1917 he re-enlisted in the Anzac Light Horse. On his return to England, he survived the torpedoing of HMAT Ballarat and then served in France. On discharge from the army, Alex returned to the Victorian Railways and transferred to Wodonga. He was employed driving the “Spirit of Progress” and remained as “Driver in Charge” until his retirement in 1956. Alex was awarded the MBE in 1951 and the OBE in 1963 for his tireless efforts on behalf of Returned Servicemen and their families. He continued to work as a welfare officer for the RSL. As well as continued service to the RSL, Alex served as a member of the Wodonga High School advisory committee for 35 years and sat on the bench in the Wodonga Court for 15 years in his capacity as Justice of the Peace. Alexander Frederick Reid O.B.E died in Wodonga on 7 January 1979.This image represents a farewell work function for an outstanding member of the Wodonga community.A large black and white framed photo of a group of men attending a send off function in Wodonga in 1956.Alex Reid send off 1955 Back Row L to R Stan Warnock, F. Fulford, W. McEachern, S. Egan, P. Doolan, K. Moore, A. Smyth, M. Seymour, W. McAnanly, M. Flanagan, L. Gregson, L. Snow, H. Fraser, R. Cooper, W. Squires Second Back Row L to R K. Williams, W. Toomey, K. Coleman, F. Thistleton, K. Ziebell, P. Gough (S.M), C. Hughes, F. Dempsey, C. Craig, W. Baldock, J. Robinson, W. Odgers, C. Whitehead, G. Taylor, J. Muir, P. McDonald, W. Riley, A. Thompson, K. Robinson, B. Strachan, W. Walsh, T. Willoughby Seated second Row L to R J. Schmidt, A. Wagner, J. O’Donnell, J. Dawe, F. Leitch, J. Anderson, T. Brown, A. Elvish, F. Boadle, A. Reid, J. Draper (Police). N. Davey, F. Caine (P), A. Padgett, L. Burroughs (P), B. Saul, F. Weatherall, H. Binder, D. Sutton, T. Cosgriff, C. Clancy, ? , M. Nowadice, J. Karugan Front Row Seated L to R D. Shannon, S. Cuper, L. Cheesley. C. Williams, L. Madgeric, V. Snow. ?, A. Beach, L. Cross, C. McNamara, ? , Don Shepard.alexander frederick reid, eminent wodonga residents, ww1 veterans wodonga, hmat ballarat -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, The Crag, 69 Warrandyte Road, Ringwood
... 1 large black and white photograph, 1 sepia postcard..., and later a McCann family member. 1 large black and white photograph ...1 large black and white photograph, 1 sepia postcard- showing house with picket front fence.Written on back of black and white photograph: "About 69 Warrandyte Road." Written on back of Postcard: "The Crag, 69 Warrandyte Road, Ringwood." Early Borough of Ringwood Rate notices show that Thomas Brierley was the owner of the property from 1938 to 1949. Tenants included Lewis Lampert, Chiropractor, and later a McCann family member. -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph
... Large black and white photograph of large number of men... Day Parade in Wangaratta anzac day wangaratta Large black ...Anzac Day Parade in Wangaratta possibly early 1950's.Anzac Day Parade in Wangaratta Large black and white photograph of large number of men in suits marching in formation along main street.anzac day, wangaratta -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, before 1924
... A large black / white photograph of two large ships and two... black / white photograph of two large ships and two smaller ones ...This photograph shows the Lady Harriett, her barge, the Wyrallah and Storm Bird with Captain Jimmy Bills at Harbeck's wharf, Lakes Entrance, The Lady Harriett was a small steamer that serviced the Tambo River and other areas. In 1895 the Lady Harriett was advertised to run between Bairnsdale and Mallacoota on a weekly service. The Lady Harriett and barge did two or three trips up the Tambo per week. She did not carry passengers or run to a timetable and would carry maize and beans as well as fish from Mallacoota where by 1900 the fishing industry was well established' Lady Harriett towed her barge carrying an assortment of goods up the Tambo from 1895 to 1913. The S.S. Wyrallah was a regular Melbourne header for over twenty years. She was run down and sunk by the steamer Dilkera with the loss of six lives at Port Philip Head. (ref. The Argus Friday April 11 1924)This is a pictorial record of a once busy wharf. From Lakes Entrance ocean-going vessels had access to the Gippsland Lakes, the largest navigable inland waterway in Australia.A large black / white photograph of two large ships and two smaller ones at a wharf. There are people on the wharf and on the boats.on back - "Jo-Bull", L-R Lady Harriet.........."lady-harriett s.s.-wyrallah shipping-east-gippsland harbeck's-wharf-lakes-entrance sea-transport -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photographs, Howard D. Bulmer, first half 20th century
... A large black / white photograph of the Orbost Snowy River... - Lake Tyers. A large black / white photograph of the Orbost ...This bridge was built in the 1920s as a road and rail bridge, and was partly washed away by flood waters in 1934. After the end of the first World War the Victorian Railways considered an extension of the railhead across the river at Orbost, and in 1922 a new timber and steel girder structure, a joint Country Roads Board — Victorian Railways venture, was built and completed at a cost of £41,000 (the steel girders came from the Flinders Street viaduct reconstruction). Subsequently it was decided not to take the railway across the river, and the bridge has only been used by road traffic. This is a pictorial record of an early bridge across the Snowy River at Orbost.A large black / white photograph of the Orbost Snowy River bridge. There is a large copy as well as a postcard copy in sepia.on front - Snowy River Bridge Orbost H.D. Bulmer - photo - Lake Tyers.snowy-river-bridge-orbost -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, first half 20th century
... A very large black / white photograph under glass...-Orbost A very large black / white photograph under glass ...This is a bridge across the Snowy River at Orbost. This bridge was built in the 1920s as a road and rail bridge, and was partly washed away by flood waters in 1934. After the end of the first World War the Victorian Railways considered an extension of the railhead across the river at Orbost, and in 1922 a new timber and steel girder structure, a joint Country Roads Board — Victorian Railways venture, was built and completed at a cost of £41,000 (the steel girders came from the Flinders Street viaduct reconstruction). Subsequently it was decided not to take the railway across the river, and the bridge has only been used by road traffic.This is a pictorial record of an early bridge across the Snowy River at Orbost.A very large black / white photograph under glass in a timber frame. It is of a bridge across a river and is framed by trees.bridge snowy-river-bridge road-transport-orbost -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1940's
... Large Black & White photograph of Cowes Fruit Supply.... donnellan photo first phillip island Large Black & White photograph ...One of a collections of photographs purchased from Photo First, Thompson Avenue, Cowes, when it closed in June 2014. The store was previously the Cowes General Store. It changed ownership several times.Large Black & White photograph of Cowes Fruit Supply and a L Donnellan Ph Chemist in Thompson Avenue, Cowes. cowes general store, a. l. donnellan, photo first phillip island -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1940's
... Large Black & White photograph of The Esplanade, Cowes... island Large Black & White photograph of The Esplanade, Cowes ...One of a collection of photographs purchased from Photo First, Thompson Avenue, Cowes, when it closed down in June 2014. Photograph of The Esplancade near corner of Bass Avenue. Tennis Courts belonging to Yackatoon or Continental.Large Black & White photograph of The Esplanade, Cowes showing cars, tennis courts and Moreton Bay fig in the foreground.the esplanade cowes, moreton bay fig, photo first phillip island -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, ?
... Large Black & White photograph of Phillip Island Suspension... first phillip island Large Black & White photograph of Phillip ...One of a collection of photographs purchased from Photo First, Thompson Avenue, Cowes, when it closed in June, 2014. The bridge was built in 1939 and opened in November 1940. Large Black & White photograph of Phillip Island Suspension Bridge, the first bridge from San Remo to Newhaven.phillip island suspention bridge, suspension bridge, photo first phillip island -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Newhaven Primary School Children 1957, 1957
... Large black & white photo of Grades 1,2 and 3 in front... of student names on a separate sheet. Large black & white photo ...Large black & white photo of Grades 1,2 and 3 in front of the school building at Newhaven Primary School in 1957.S.S. 3053, Newhaven Grade 1-2-3 Also a typed list of student names on a separate sheet.newhaven primary school, photographs, local identities, education, state schools, cleeland family, talbot family -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Post Card, F&J Postcards, S S Genista at Newhaven, About 1920s
... A large black & white photo of a postcard of the S S..." calling at Newhaven A large black & white photo of a postcard ...The Genista moved from NSW to serve Western Port from 1889-1932A large black & white photo of a postcard of the S S Genista at the Newhaven Pier with a small yacht and people on pier.Phillip Island "S. S. Genista" calling at Newhavenss genista, ferries, water transport, newhaven, photographs, newhaven pier -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photo - McKay Creek Table Tennis Club
... Large Black and white photo of the McKay Creek Table Tennis..." Large Black and white photo of the McKay Creek Table Tennis Club ...During the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme the employees socialised by joining clubs such as the table tennis club.McKay Creek was the site of a power station where the employees lived in the camp while working there. Table tennis entertained them during their leisure time. This activity is of historic and social significance and can be compared with activities of today especially as Mt Beauty was built as a construction town for the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme and is now a small town with the added influence of tourism. McKay Creek was part of the construction with a work force living there.Large Black and white photo of the McKay Creek Table Tennis Club including 18 men and 1 boy.ID on the back and "AM Collection"mckay creek power station, table tennis club, kiewa hydro electric scheme -
Orbost & District Historical Society
water fountain, late 19th century
... Large black iron fountain with swing handle and hook... Gallons FINEST QUALITY T & C CLARK & CO Large black iron ...Iron fountain used on open fires etc. Donated by Mrs Norah Osborne, wife of Bruce , principal of High School. Early homes often had an open fire containing a fountain, buckets and kettles that hung from a hook in the fireplace. These containers supplied hot water for cooking, washing and cups of tea. Fountain was placed on hob until needed and then hung over fire.This kettle is an example of a common domestic item used in early Orbost before electricity was widespread.Large black iron fountain with swing handle and hook for using over a fire. Large brass tap and handle. Lid - Clark & Co * 4 Galls. Bottom - Clark & Co - 4 Gallons FINEST QUALITY T & C CLARK & COcooking domestic kettle fountain-iron ironware -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - discharging phosphate rock from the 'Baron Ardrossan', 1960s
... phosphate from a large black ship with 'Baron Ardrossan' written... phosphate from a large black ship with 'Baron Ardrossan' written ...Port of Portland Authority archives. The Baron Ardrossan was a geared bulk carrier completed by Haugesund Mekaniske Verksted, Haugesund (Yard No. 37) for H. Hogarth & Sons Ltd., Glasgow. Scottish Ship Management Ltd., Glasgow, managers. Decommissioned in 1986.Front: (no inscriptions) Back: (no inscriptions)baron ardrossan, bulk carrier, cargo -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph
... Large Black and White photo of a Sikorsky sky crane loading... (A V1356) Large Black and White photo of a Sikorsky sky crane ...Large Black and White photo of a Sikorsky sky crane loading/unloading on to the landing ship "Clive Steele" AV1356photograph, clive steele (a v1356) -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Group leaders some in Guide Uniform Seated in front of Guides
... Large Black & White Photos of four Girl Guides Leaders... Martin Guides Marshall Studios Large Black & White Photos of four ...Photograph in Stawell Girl Guides Hall Far right Esme MartinLarge Black & White Photos of four Girl Guides Leaders seated in front of group of guides seated on the floor.Marshall Studiosguides -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - B/W Photograph, Mary Pearce nee Slater, 1997
... Large black and white photo of Mary Pearce nee Slater taken... william ronald harry harry Large black and white photo of Mary ...Photo taken in Railway Road Blackburn. The horse pulled a wagon delivering goods. Mary Pearce was the owner of the first shop in Blackburn built in 1878.Large black and white photo of Mary Pearce nee Slater taken with horse and dog. Copied on to large sheetpearce, mary, slater, william, ronald harry, harry -
Northern District School of Nursing. Managed by Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Lister House in Rowan Street, 1950
... Lister House in Rowan Street, Bendigo - NDSN large black... house bendigo Lister House in Rowan Street, Bendigo - NDSN large ...The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989.Lister House in Rowan Street, Bendigo - NDSN large black and white photo with cars parked out the frontndsn, nursing, lister house, bendigo -
Northern District School of Nursing. Managed by Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - School 78 - August 2nd 1971 - 29 Nurses
... Large black and white photo - 3 rows of nurses. 2 male... 1971 - 29 Nurses Nursing History Nursing Information Large ...School 78 - August 1971 - 29 Nurses Large black and white photo - 3 rows of nurses. 2 male nurses sitting in the middle of front row. nursing history, nursing information -
The Ed Muirhead Physics Museum
Clock, Cooke Astronomical with case
... Astronomical Cooke clock with large black face and wood... with large black face and wood-glass box casing. Enclosed in outer ...Used by Prof. Laby probably in experimental determination of “J” the mechanical equivalent of heat. Also as master clock in master-slave system of clocks in Old Physics Bldg.Astronomical Cooke clock with large black face and wood-glass box casing. Enclosed in outer security case.On clock face: “T. Cooke & Sons York England” -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, Alice Tucker (nee Glascodine), Alice Glascodine, c. 1930
... (b) Large black and white photograph of A.J. Tucker...) Large black and white photograph of A.J. Tucker Glascodine (1933 ...(b) Possibly taken when she was a student at Burnley. She gave it to the Archives for the 1991 Centenary Celebrations. (b) Large black and white photograph of A.J. Tucker Glascodine (1933). (a) her Report Card, (c) Reminiscences.alice j. tucker (née glascodine), centenary, alice glascodine -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - LA TROBE UNIVERSITY BENDIGO COLLECTION: BENDIGO TEACHERS' COLLEGE
... A large black and white photograph of Bendigo Teachers... photograph photographs history staff students history A large black ...A large black and white photograph of Bendigo Teachers' College students with some staff. c. 1950. See 3320.100bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college students, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college, tertiary education, teacher training, miss j. c. burnett, mr. geoff pryor, teaching, photo, photos, photograph, photographs, history, staff, students, history -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Headwear - Hat
... banding and two large black velvet bows.... hat with wide black velvet banding and two large black velvet ...Small black straw woman's hat with wide black velvet banding and two large black velvet bows.costume accessories, children's -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, Sprinkler System, Unknown
... 4 large black and white photographs demonstrating... garden 4 large black and white photographs demonstrating ...4 large black and white photographs demonstrating the sprinkler system being used in the Ornamental Garden and the Vegetables in the Orchard.sprinkler system, ornamental gardens, orchards, vegetable garden -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, 1913
... A large black / white photograph of a horse - drawn wagon... low level bridge" A large black / white photograph of a horse ...This photograph is of the low level bridge across the Bemm River about 50 km east of Orbost in East Gippsland.This is a pictorial record of the 1913 low level bridge across the Bemm River, East Gippsland.A large black / white photograph of a horse - drawn wagon on the low level Bemm River bridge. In the foreground on the bridge is a dog.on back - "Country Roads Board Princes Highway low level bridge" -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Fancy Dress Ball 1925, 1925
... Large, black & white photo of a large crowd of adults.... Reopening of the Library Hall, Cowes, Vic. 1925 Large, black & white ...Cowes Public Hall was formerly the Cowes Mechanics’ Institute and Free Library, established in 1882. Photographer was Oxford Photos, Russell Street, Melbourne.HistoricalLarge, black & white photo of a large crowd of adults and children, some in fancy dress and wearing masks, in a wooden hall.Fancy Dress Ball. Reopening of the Library Hall, Cowes, Vic. 1925fancy dress, cowes library, lifestyle, cowes hall -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Richardson's chicory kiln 1077-01
... Large black & white photo of a brick chicory kiln... into a holiday house. Large black & white photo of a brick chicory kiln ...In 1878, the first chicory kiln was built by Mr. John and Solomon West, in Thompson Avenue, Cowes, near the Esplanade and the second kiln was built in 1880 by Mr Joseph Richardson.HistoricalLarge black & white photo of a brick chicory kiln with a metal roof,door and window. In a paddock with large trees nearby.2nd chicory kiln on Phillip Island, now turned into a holiday house.chicory, chicory kilns, joseph richardson, -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, c1920-1954
... A large black / white photograph of a large wooden bridge... Collection" A large black / white photograph of a large wooden bridge ...This is a copy of "THE BRIDGE AT BOGGY CREEK, NOWA NOWA, LAKE TYERS." which is a Rose Stereograph Co postcard. Boggy Creek Bridge was built in 1916 as part of the Bairnsdale to Orbost extension to the main Gippsland Railway, and is situated in the middle of the township of Nowa Nowa, crossing a steep-sided and well-timbered creek-valley. This section of the line closed in 1987. This bridge plays a major part in the identity and history of the town of Nowa Nowa, This item is associated with the East Gippsland Railway.A large black / white photograph of a large wooden bridge across a creek. There is a house and outbuildings in the background on the right. It is in a bush setting. on back - "Boggy Creek bridge - Nowa Nowa 1887 LaTrobe Collection"boggy-creek-bridge east-gippsland-railway -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, 16.7.1956
... A large black / white photograph of an elderly lady.... hocking-mrs burn-nelson telegram-queen-100th-birthday A large ...This photograph shows Nelson Burn reading a telegram from the queen to his grandmother, Mrs Paul Hocking, on her 100th birthday. Her husband, James Hocking, was the first watchmaker in Orbost. He had been a lay preacher at Wangaratta and Yan Yean before coming to Orbost. He was an 1891 Rechabite and an Orbost Shire Councillor. Eliza Ann Hocking (nee Eddy) was born on 16.7.1856 at Blackwater Hall in England, She had arrived in Australia on the sailing boat "Poocia" on 8-7-1880. The voyage following the Cape route took about 7 weeks. For a time, with her husband, she lived at Chewton, on the gold fields, before coming to Orbost. She was a foundation member of the Methodist Ladies’ Guild in 1912. She lived in Salisbury Street, Orbost. She died on 9.4.1957. Colin Nelson Burn, born 7.7.1921, was her grandson, son of Robert Alfred Burn and Edith Jane Hocking. He began Sta-Brite' Painting and Decorating Services in Salisbury Street, Orbost. He served in the forces during World War II. He was a Life member of the Snowy Rovers Football Club. He joined the Orbost Fire Brigade on 1-5-1946. He died 1.2.2015. His son, Peter continues the painting business in Orbost. (info. from John Phillips)This is a pictorial record of an Orbost resident reaching 100 years. A 100 year birthday is a significant milestone. The Hocking / Burn family have been associated with the Orbost district since 1889.A large black / white photograph of an elderly lady standing beside a younger man who is holding a letter and reading to her.hocking-mrs burn-nelson telegram-queen-100th-birthday