Part of S E Surman collection (album) page 13 top right. John (born 1854) and William Todd (born 1855) were the sons of William and Sarah Todd, who migrated to Victoria in 1853 and were living at Linton's Diggings by 1855.Sepia photograph of a young man wearing suit, long boots and hat standing with right arm crooked hand on hip, leaning left arm on back of chair where a second bearded man wearing suit and hat, sits with legs crossed, right hand on lap."Uncle Jack and Dad (W) Mr W Todd seated, Mr J Todd Standing". surman collection, john todd, william todd

Ballarat HistoryHistoric35mm B&W Kodak Safety Film.NILballarat, ballaraat, town, hall, burns, statue

Ballarat History35mm B&W Kodak Safety Film.ballarat, ballaraat, town, hall, burns, statue

Ballarat History35mm B&W film. Unknown brand.ballarat, ballaraat, botanical, gardens, wallace, statue

Ballarat History35mm B&W film. Unknown brandballarat, ballaraat, botanical, gardens, wallace, statue

Ballarat History35mm B&W film. Unknown brandballarat, ballaraat, botanical, gardens, wallace, statue

Ballarat History35mm B&W film. Unknown brandballarat, ballaraat, burns, statue

Ballarat History35mm B&W film. Unknown brandballarat, ballaraat, burns, statue

LifeboatsQUEENSCLIFFE lifeboat at seaB&W photo of Lifeboat QUEENSCLIFFE at sea.Reverse " crew names & Cliff Thwaites 20 Wharf St. "history

This strong, heavy bank safe was made by W. Marr in London. It was formerly owned by the ANZ Bank in Portland, Victoria. Portland’s ANZ Bank was originally a branch of the Bank of Australasia, which first came to Australia in 1835, opening in Sydney. Portland’s Bank of Australasia began in a bluestone building built on the north corner of Julia and Bentinck Streets by stonemason William Robb in 1855, around the time of Australia’s Gold Rush. Eventually, in 1951, the Bank of Australasia merged with the Union Bank to become the Australia & New Zealand Bank, known as the ANZ. Portland’s branch of the Bank of Australasia then moved into the old Union Bank building at 44 Percy Streets; both bank buildings were built around the same. The maker of this safe, W. (William) Marr, obtained a patent in 1834 for what is believed to be the first fire-retarding patent, building this into the lining of strong boxes. Others made further design improvements such as hardening the metal plates used to make the boxes. In about 1840 Thomas Milner, a Sheffield tinsmith, made the earliest safes that could safely protect their contents from a surrounding fire. This was achieved by including tubes of a substance between the inner and outer walls of the safe that would react to the heat and the contents would put the fire out. In 1851 an Exhibition at London’s Crystal Palace included fire-proof safes from different vendors. William Marr was listed under Fireproof Box Makers in the 1842 London Trades Directory, at 33 Broad Street, and 52 Cheapside. William Marr & Son were appointed to supply Her Majesty’s National Debt Office and other departments in 1860, with the address 9 Walbrook, Vulcan Safe Works, Skin Yard, Bankside, Southwark, London. 1n 1870 the address for William Marr listed under Safe Makers and Agents in the London Trades Directory was 67 Cannon Street. The manufacturer, W Marr, is significant as an inventor of a way to make a strong box fireproof, then patented his secure safe. This invention indicates that security of money was of great importance in the mid-1800s as it continues to be today. The secure safe would have given much comfort to those with investments and savings, as well as to the bank itself, the custodian of other people's money. This safe was made in London and exported to colonial Australia, giving significance to the safe as an item that was high in the list of the needs of the early Australians and their businesses. The safe has local historical significance as it was used by the original Bank of Australasia in Portland, which was built in 1855 and went on to become the ANZ Bank, still in operation today. The bank was an integral part of the establishment and growth of commerce in Colonial Victoria.Safe; heavy metal bank safe, painted green. Double doors each have top and bottom external hinges, and two front panels; the top panels are arched. The thick doors have five sliding locks. Inside is a fixed metal compartment with a locked sliding metal drawer, and several fitted shelves plus some temporary removable shelving. Both doors have a decorative brass knob near the centre opening. Left door has an oval artificial keyhole and a space where another fitting has been attached. The right door has a second brass knob and an oval keyhole. The top panels of the left door has an oval plaque with an inscription; the right door has evidence that there was an oval attachment. Made by W. Marr, London.Text embossed on plaque: "W. MARR / PATENTEE & MANUFACTURER / 52 / /CHEAPSIDE / LONDON" flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, flagstaff hill maritime village, maritime museum, great ocean road, shipwreck artefact, safe, bank safe, vault, security, finances, anz bank, portland bank, w marr, william w marr, financial institution, savings, gold exchange, loans, investments, safety, safe maker, lock maker, iron box, strong-room

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. 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. This letter book is part of the collection of items given into the care of the Cheese World Museum. It relates to his farm at Briarwood, Cudgee. Blue hard covered exercise book with bone-coloured binding and a white label on the front. The pages have blue lines.Copy of Letters/P W Uebergangpercy uebergang, tooram park, allansford, cudgee, letter books

Councillor William Anderson lived at his property “Rosemount” Yangery. he’s was elected to the Legislative Council and represented this district for a number of years.Black and white portrait of a male with white beardCouncillor W Anderson 1865-1866president, belfast, portrait, council, shire, government, municipal, local-government, rosemount, yangery

In 1868, Walter Sheldrick, a Warrnambool butcher, established a company to operate the Warrnambool New Brewery (at the corner of Timor and Fairy Streets). The company was wound up but the brewery continued to operate as Sheldrick and Co., with Walter Sheldrick and Thomas Price as principal partners. Sheldrick died in 1893 but the brewery continued with various partners in the business. In 1894 the brewery was sold to James W. McGee and Co. and this firm operated the brewery until its demise in 1922 when it was bought out by the Ballarat, Melbourne Co-Operative and Carlton and United Breweries and closed. This demijohn is of interest as it came from the Warrnambool New Brewery (closed 1922). This brewery, known as Sheldrick’s was a prominent business in Warrnambool for over 50 years. This is a circular-shaped stone jar enclosed in a wicker case with handles. The jar has a circular yellow top with no stopper. ‘James W. McGee & Co Wmbool’warrnambool new brewery (sheldrick & co.), james w. mcgee & co, warrnambool

non-fictionsea voyage, allan villiers (1903-1982), keith oliver, donation

non-fictionA study of the field of Community Arts in Australia and the history of the Community Arts Board.community arts, art and working life, community arts board, community arts network, australia council, trade unions, murals, posters, activism, arts funding

Two typed pages relating to Albert W. Steane's career.albert w. steane, steane, south street, freemason

Previous owners: T. H. Smith, T. W. Smith, Samuel LeonNo. of volumes: 5 Volume range: Vol. 1 (1870) - 5 (1874) Editors: Purves, J. L. (Vol. 1-2) McKinley, W. (Vol. 1-2) Stevenson, P. (Vol. 3-5) law reports: digests: etc. -- victoria -- periodicals

PRIVATE LESLIE WASHINGTON MILLER, No 1226, 14th Infantry Battalion. KIA 8/8/1915, Gallipoli Peninsula. PRIVATE PERCIVAL JAMES GELLON, No 785, 7th Infantry Battalion, KIA 5/7/1915, Gallipoli Peninsula.Memorabilia - framed story of two soldiers in colour using memorabilia of the soldiers and their ives. Printed on paper. Frame - black extruded plastic, glass front, cardboard backing.- LESLIE W. MILLER/ PERCIVAL J. GELLONframed item, anzacs, eaglehawk

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. 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. This stencil is part of the collection of items given into the care of the Cheese World Museum. It was used to mark bags of produce leaving the Tooram property. Uebergang catalogue No.A27 Rectangular tin stencil with cut out Uebergang name and address. The front is blackened through use and the top section has been whitened afterwards. A square hole in the top corner is used for hanging the stencil on the wall.P W UEBERGANG/ ALLANSFORD A27 [Uebergang No.]allansford, uebergang, stencils, labelling, uebergang, p w