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Anglesea and District Historical Society
Victorian Readers, Third Book Among Friends
A later publication of the Third Book. Fabric covered cardboard. (No date of printing but later than the publication of 1930).third book among friends, victorian education department -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Road opens early, 2009
Springvale Road works were completed earlier than expected.Springvale Road works were completed earlier than expected. Plans for a new Nunawading Railway Station.Springvale Road works were completed earlier than expected. springvale road rail separation project, springvale road nunawading, springvale road rail alliance, nunawading railway station -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Fundraiser Dies, 1995
Harold Bakes death notice.Death of Harold Bakes in 1995 and his involvement in fund raising for Strathdon for more than 10 years.Harold Bakes death notice.strathdon community, bakes, harold arthur, nunawading historical society -
Beechworth Honey Archive
Publication, The Honey Flora of Victoria 5th Edition (Dept of Agriculture Victoria), 1940-1949
Soft cover book slightly larger than A5, A cream cover with green writing 136 pages -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, The 'Crack Express' 204
This photo originally appeared in the Canterbury Courier in an article by Dave Staig. This type of train was used on all the rail lines in 1883 - the date when the railway came through to Surrey Hills. it is thought that the photo was taken in the Spencer Street yards. There is a copy of the article in this collection. Black and white photo of a steam train with more than four carriages. It was taken in an unidentified railway yard. railways, canterbury courier, public transport, david staig, crack express, dave staig -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Tool - Garden Maintenance, Irrigator
Mobile impact irrigation system that travels along a wire. Sweep arms. Much smaller than B22.0021.Moderl ?5 Rain Mobile Buckner Australasia Pty Ltdgarden maintenance, irrigation -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGES, GERMAN, WW1
1. Badge awarded to soldiers wounded in action during WW2. 2. Honour Cross or Hindenburg Cross created in 1934 to commemorate service of German people during WW1. Under Hitler was the only official service decoration to be worn.1. Original egg shaped WW2 wound badge. Edges have flower garland. In middle is a German Infantry helmet with a Swastika over two crossed swords. Dark grey metal and pin on back. 2. Replica of WW1 German Honour Cross. Brown metallic badge with two crossed swords over a cross (Hindenburg Cross). A ring on top to hang on a ribbon 1914-1918. In centre of Circle of flowers.1. Nil other than a Swastika on a hat. 2. "1914", "1918" on front. honour cross, wound badge, german, ww2/ww1 -
Shepparton RSL Sub Branch
Sniper shield, c. 1910s
This sniper shield may have been used by German troops during the First World War. There are few other examples of sniper shields of this shape or style, so it was possibly not a widely used design.Metal sniper shield constructed of a large flat front with curved edges, onto which a handle-like piece is soldered on one end and bolted on another. This handle has a pin which presumably adjusts the height/angle of the shield in relation to the ground. The third piece of the shield is a stand with a curved end, presumably rests on the ground, and on the other end a series of five holes which adjust the height/angle. The shield itself is roughly square in shape with a rectangular cut out off-centre at the top and a larger rectangular cut out at the base, which forms two pointed ends, possibly for securing into earth like a peg."G-01" is inscribed in ink, a registration number rather than historic inscription.germany, first world war, world war i, world war 1, the great war, sniper, firearm -
Cheese World Museum
Advertisement, Vickers Tractors
Vickers of Sheffield in England manufactured armaments in the WWI period. In the early 1920s commenced manufacturing tractors under license to International Harvester. This tractor was aimed at the Australian market and called the 'Aussie' with the first available in 1925 but lack of sales forced Vickers to abandon tractor manufacture by 1930. This advertisement is part of the Uebergang Collection of rural items given into the care of the Cheese World Museum. . The Uebergang family came from Silesia to Australia in 1848 and were early settlers in the Allansford area. The sons and other descendants also purchased farms in the area. The Percy Uebergang family lived at Tooram Park, Allansford from 1912 until 1992. Percy and Myrtle Uebergang's children were twins, Ray and Joyce born in 1926 who lived at Tooram Park until their deaths, Ray in 1986 and Joyce in 1992 after which the property was sold. Neither Ray nor Joyce married and following the death of her brother Joyce set up the Ray and Joyce Uebergang Foundation which supports the local community. The collection of items from their property was put into store for a number of years before being given into the care of the Cheese World Museum. The family often re-used, recycled and repaired items and examples can be seen in the museum. A4 size advertisement cut from a newspaper showing the Vicker's tractors new features and a drawing of the tractor.Built by Vicker's Ltd/Vicker's Tractors/And Now a Better Vickers than ever.allansford, vickers tractors, tractors, advertisements -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Map, Aerial photographs Nunawading, 1972
Department of Crown Lands and Survey, Melbourne, 1972.Department of Crown Lands and Survey, Melbourne, 1972. Project runs 34 - 39 - City of Nunawading. frames numbered from South to North boundaries, each strip numbered from West to east. The series extends further West to Box Hill and East to Ringwood than the 1970 project. No index map. Sheets 39/2 and 34/28 missing.non-fictionDepartment of Crown Lands and Survey, Melbourne, 1972.victoria. department of crown lands and survey, aerial photographs, nunawading, mitcham, blackburn, blackburn north, blackburn south, forest hill, vermont, burwood east, box hill, ringwood, vermont south -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Pattern
Pattern-circular piece of hollowed wood top larger than sides top contains large wooden handleflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Hook Extractor, Fishing Hook Extractor, n.d
Red plastic fish hook extractor. Round shafted, fluted both ends - one larger than the other.Back: 'CAPSTAN HOOK EXTRACTOR' - embossed on one side -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Block
2 sheave metal block, one sheave larger than the other in thickness. Large amount of clearance and eye.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Programme, Port Melbourne Festival Tops the Bay, Feb 1994
Produced by the Port Melbourne Festival Committee, distributed throughout the municipalityPort Melbourne Festival program for 1994, 26/27 February; brown on white, with more detail than 1339.03arts and entertainment, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, port melbourne festival committee -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, St Kilda Beach, c. 1929
black and white postcard, copy , good condition 3 post cards, one smaller than the other twoLittle Luna Park, Lower Esplanade,St Kilda, Melbourne, Australia,1929, Port Phillip City Collection -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Historic Places Investigation Draft Paper Proposal, 1985
Road design manual for rural and urban roads other than freeways giving all aspects of road construction.road construction and maintenance -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet - Newsletter, Whitehorse Community Chest Inc. Newsletter, 2009
The Community Chest supports many charities and more than 800 volunteers doorknock each year. No.1 2009.The Community Chest supports many charities and more than 800 volunteers doorknock each year. No.1 2009.The Community Chest supports many charities and more than 800 volunteers doorknock each year. No.1 2009.whitehorse community chest inc., bromley, ron, brady, roger -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Authors on write track, 1/06/2008 12:00:00 AM
Hazel Edwards, author of more than 177 books, imparts her skills in a series of library workshops (photo)Hazel Edwards, author of more than 177 books, imparts her skills in a series of library workshops (photo)Hazel Edwards, author of more than 177 books, imparts her skills in a series of library workshops (photo)edwards, hazel, childrens' literature -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Sick And Tyred Of Vandalism, 2018
Whitehorse Council has had to clear more than 2,000 dumped tyres from its streets this year.Whitehorse Council has had to clear more than 2,000 dumped tyres from its streets this year.Whitehorse Council has had to clear more than 2,000 dumped tyres from its streets this year.city of whitehorse, environment, pollution -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Central Park Tree with Water Tap, C 1960's 2012
Central Park –Tree with Water TapFour (4) Colour Photographs of a tree with a Water pipe embedded in it. One older and smaller than the other three.stawell, central park -
Beechworth Honey Archive
Publication, Honey Flora Of Victoria Fourth Edition (Dept of Agriculture Victoria), 1930-1939
Soft cover slightly larger than A5, Cream cover with black writing 136 pages - torn cover -
Beechworth Honey Archive
Publication, Beekeepers' Supplies 43rd Edition (Pender Bros. Ltd) Victorian Price List, 193?
Soft paper cover slightly larger than A5 Faded blue Poor condition is torn 30 pages -
Beechworth Honey Archive
Publication, Apiary Code Of Practice (Infrastructure), May 1997
soft cover, slightly smaller than A5, yellow cover with a photo of a beekeeper with an open hive 15 pages -
Beechworth Honey Archive
Publication, Common Trees of the Goldfields (Grant Pronk) Dept of Environment & Conservation - Bush Books, 2012
Soft cover slightly larger than A7, Photograph of Gimlet woodland on the front & back, white & black writing -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Document - Application Of Rating - Account For Lodge Or Site, 10.09.1964
Bob (Herman) Hymans (a former member of the Royal Netherlands Navy) was born in Bloemendaal, Holland on 30th September 1922. During World War II he fought against the Japanese in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) and was imprisoned in Changi and on the Burma Railway. After gaining qualifications as a Ski Instructor, Bob arrived in Falls Creek in July 1950. Working as an Instructor and Supervisor at Bogong Lodge, Bob decided his future was in accommodation. He was successful in negotiating an indenture for land from the State Electricity Commission (SEC). It took Bob two years to build his Grand Coeur Chalet but, tragically, it was burned down in August 1961. Bob also built the first Chairlift in Australia. This was a single chairlift and the structure was built from wooden electricity poles. He was constantly full of new ideas and proposals for the village. Bob Hymans die on 7th July 2007. This Collection of documents and letters tells the story of Bob's endeavours to develop Falls Creek into the ski village it is today.This item is significant because it documents actions taken by the Falls Creek Tourist Area Management Committee in their role overseeing the Tourist Area.A circular from the Management Committee accompany the rating notice for payments due no later than 31st October 1964falls creek tourist area management committee, falls creek administration, parking regulations falls creek -
Supreme Court of Victoria Library
Marble Portrait Bust, Justice Edward Holroyd
This bust was commissioned and made in the years before Holroyd's retirement from the bench. It is not known precisely when the bust entered the Library collection or the circumstances of its execution and commission. Justice Holroyd (1828-1916) was a judge of the Supreme Court for 25 years, after a successful career at the bar. Charles Web Gilbert (1867-1925) was a largely self taught sculptor, only tackling the medium of marble in the years before World War One. After the war he made a number of War Memorials, but his best known work is his statue of Matthew Flinders, the explorer, in Swanston Street.The portrait of Justice Holroyd is of interest as an unusual depiction and commemoration of a Judge. It is notable as a work by the distinguished Australian sculptor Charles Web Gilbert.Marble portrait bust of Justice Edward Holroyd. The bust is made of white carrara marble. The pedestal is made of rouge marble. The bust is slightly larger than life size. The head is finely detailed, Holroyd is shown wearing contemporary clothing, but the detail is less fine, than for the head and beard.The bust is signed and dated 1901 -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Animal specimen - Brown Quail, Trustees of the Australian Museum, 1860-80
This specimen is part of a collection of almost 200 animal specimens that were originally acquired as skins from various institutions across Australia, including the Australian Museum in Sydney and the National Museum of Victoria (known as Museums Victoria since 1983), as well as individuals such as amateur anthropologist Reynell Eveleigh Johns between 1860-1880. These skins were then mounted by members of the Burke Museum Committee and put-on display in the formal space of the Museum’s original exhibition hall where they continue to be on display. This display of taxidermy mounts initially served to instruct visitors to the Burke Museum of the natural world around them, today it serves as an insight into the collecting habits of the 19th century. Like many species of quail, the Brown Quail is often difficult to see, as it inhabits rank, overgrown grassy areas, often in damp, low-lying patches beside wetlands. They are difficult to flush from this cover, preferring to squat among the grass or run quickly off through the vegetation rather than fly off. As is the case with many species that inhabit dense habitats, the Brown Quail may be heard more often than it is seen, with its characteristically mournful two-note call whistle often heard at dawn and dusk. The Brown Quail is found across northern and eastern Australia, from the Kimberley region in Western Australia to Victoria and Tasmania, as well as in south-western Australia. It is also found in Papua New Guinea and Indonesia, and has been introduced to New Zealand. The Brown Quail feeds in the early morning or evening, on the ground, mainly on seeds and green shoots, but also on insects. In some area, quails will readily cross roads and may be seen feeding along roadsides.This specimen is part of a significant and rare taxidermy mount collection in the Burke Museum. This collection is scientifically and culturally important for reminding us of how science continues to shape our understanding of the modern world. They demonstrate a capacity to hold evidence of how Australia’s fauna history existed in the past and are potentially important for future environmental research. This collection continues to be on display in the Museum and has become a key part to interpreting the collecting habits of the 19th century. The Brown Quail is a small, plump ground-dwelling bird. It is variable in colour, ranging from red brown to grey brown with fine white streaks and black barring above, and chestnut brown below. The eye is red to yellow, the bill black and the legs and feet orange-yellow. In Tasmania, this species is called the Swamp Quail and tends to be larger and darker than mainland birds, with a pale yellow eye. Female Brown Quails are larger and may be more heavily marked with black and paler below than males. Young birds are like adult females, with less distinct markings and a dark brown eye.Label: 33. / Swamp Quail / See Catalogue, page 30 / Mount: 09/taxidermy, quail, brown quail, taxidermy bird, burke museum taxidermy -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (Item) - Black and white photograph, Roy Liebig, Unknown
A black and white photograph of The Log Cabin in Marysville in Victoria.A black and white photograph of The Log Cabin in Marysville in Victoria. The Log Cabin was built by Thomas Henry Branchflower who had arrived from England late in 1921. It was built for Gwendoline Pitman after the death of her father Clarence Pitman and the disappearance of her sister Olive in July 1926. Gwendoline operated an artist and souvenir shop in the newly built Log Cabin in partnership with Peter Mackey who was a Melbourne optician and artist.Katie thinks the/ inside of the Log Cabin Shop,/ is nicer than the outside. Marysville,/ Victoria.thomas henry branchflower, gerald branchflower, marysville, mary chain, gwendoline pitman, clarence pitman, kooringa guesthouse, olive pitman, wilbur anderson, peter mackey, photograph, the log cabin, roy liebig -
Orbost & District Historical Society
jar
Used as a dripping jar.Small ceramic container with a wider top than bottom and with lines running down the outside. Cream colour with staining inside.container ceramic dripping-jar household-uses -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Hook Extractor, Fishing Hook Extractor, n.d
Blue plastic hook extractor. Four bladed handle, double blade each end, one larger than the other.Back: 'AUSTIPLAS FISH HOOK DISGORGER' - embossed on side