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Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Amateur Radio Card, A 3AJ, 1920's
The Wireless Institute of Victoria was established in 1910 and amateur radio operators (called hams) in Victoria were issued with licences by this institute. Cards such as this one were exchanged by operators to confirm a contact between two amateur radio operators anywhere in the world (called QSL cards). The cards contained information regarding the radio contact made, the strength of the signal, the type of transmitter etc and the words, codes and abbreviations used were known internationally. This card, which is an unused one, belonged to Ted Salamy who had the call sign A 3AJ. This licence was issued in 1924 and was the 35th amateur radio licence issued in Victoria. It is believed that this was the first amateur radio station established in Warrnambool. Ted Salamy (1903-1977) was the son of Michael Salamy who established jewellery shops in Timor Street and in Liebig Street in Warrnambool in the 20th century. Ted Salamy was later the proprietor of these stores up to the 1960s when he retiredThis card has considerable local significance as an early Warrnambool amateur radio card and as one belonging to a prominent 20th century Warrnambool businessman, Ted Salamy. This is a card with a buff-coloured background and black and red printing on one side of the card and handwritten information in blue ink on the other side. The remains of adhesive tape applied to the edges of the card are still visible. ‘Timor Street Warrnambool Vic. Australia A 3AJ, E. Salamy Op.’ amateur (ham) radio, victoria, ted salamy -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Disastrous fire in Greensborough, 26/09/1930
This 1930 article by correspondent David Medhurst outlines the fire at Councillor Jessop's home in Alexander Street and subsequent calls for the establishment of a fire brigade in Greensborough. The article was downloaded from Trove (National Library of Australia).Original reports of the fire and local support for establishment of a fire brigade in Greensborough. 2 pages downloaded from Trove (National Library of Australia), corrected and reformatted.fire brigade, greensborough, david medhurst, councillor jessop, jessop, fire -
Greensborough Historical Society
Bottle, McWilliams Cream Sherry bottle, 1980_
Common bottle from 21st century. Under protected designation of origin laws, Australian winemakers are no longer allowed to call their product 'Sherry'. All sherries must originate from the specific region in Spain.This bottle includes one of the final labels using the term "Sherry".Brown glass bottle with white screw top and label.On label: McWilliams Cream Sherrysherry, mcwilliams wines, mcwilliams cream sherry -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Memoir, Rosie Bray, The Moomba Parade and me, by Rosie Bray, 2020
The Moomba Festival and Parade is held on what was originally called Eight Hour Day, now Labor Day. This memoir by GHS member Rosie Bray tells of her experiences at the first Moomba Parade in 1955.3p. black & white typescript with illustrations, with 2p. col. photocopy of 1955 Melbourne Moomba Festival leafletmoomba -
Orbost & District Historical Society
pair of shoes, Parker Coronal - New York, c. 1960s
These shoes were called "winkle pickers" because of their pointed toes and came into fashion during the 1960s. These were probably worn by Mary Gilbert and donated by her. Mary was a well-known Orbost teacher and historian. These shoes have a personal association with Mary Gilbert from Orbost and are also typical of the fashion of the 1960s.A pair of deep red patent leather women's shoes with pointed toes and thin heels. The front of the shoe has a decorative small rosette and leaves. Made in USA New Yorkwinkle-pickers women-shoes mary-gilbert -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Tanck's Corner Yarrambat; Centenary Year 1878-1978, 1878-1978
A history of the primary school at Yarrambat, formerly called Tanck's Corner (until 1929), produced for the school centenary 1878-1978. Written and compiled by Eileen Hooper, design and technical advice from Alan White.A full history of the school including reasons for its establishment and a roll call of students from 1878 to 1978, Third reprint (1995) published with assistance of Yarrambat Historical Society100 pages plus addendum to 3rd reprint. Black and white photographs. Pale blue soft cover with photograph of original school building. 2015 copy has addendum with pupil enrolments to 2015.Inscribed inside front cover : "Noel, sincere thanks for your support, YHS members. 9.6.09" Addendum to 2015:item 2359.yarrambat primary school, tancks corner -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Miss Eugenie Simmons marrying Mr George Hobbs at the 2 story house "Oban" 1900 -- House built 1898
Simmons Wedding at two story "Oban" built by Edward Simmons and Family 1898. Later called “Mt. Salina” now R.S.L. in Scallan Street Stawell. George Hobbs married Eugenie Simmons in 1900.stawell houses -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Photograph, Pt Fairy Hospital looking east 1890, 1890
The land for this building was granted to the Benevolent Society by James Atkinson in 1850. Tenders were called for a new "Benevolent Asylum" in 1855, the foundation stone having been laid and by 1856 the first part of the Hospital was completedBlack and white photograph New addition to the hospital with i’ts bay windows. 5 women and two men posed to the sidehospital, health service, nurses, bay window -
National Wool Museum
Catalogue, Melbourne Annual Stud Sheep Fair, 1959 Catalogue of Merino, Corriedale and Polwarth Rams
Melbourne Annual Stud Sheep Fair, 1959 Catalogue of Merino, Corriedale and Polwarth Rams. Owned by donors uncle, J.P. Swanton, who ran a small merino stud called 'Spring Hills' at Koriella.agricultural shows merino sheep corriedale sheep polwarth sheep, melbourne woolbrokers' association elder, smith and co., agricultural shows, merino sheep, corriedale sheep, polwarth sheep -
National Wool Museum
Catalogue, Melbourne Annual Stud Sheep Fair, 1953 Catalogue of Merino, Corriedale and Polwarth Rams
Melbourne Annual Stud Sheep Fair, 1953 Catalogue of Merino, Corriedale and Polwarth Rams. Owned by donors uncle, J.P. Swanton, who ran a small merino stud called 'Spring Hills' at Koriella.Swanton Koriella P Swanton Koriellaagricultural shows merino sheep corriedale sheep polwarth sheep, dalgety and company limited goldsbrough, mort and company limited australian mercantile land and finance company ltd new zealand loan and mercantile agency co. ltd elder, smith and co., agricultural shows, merino sheep, corriedale sheep, polwarth sheep -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Script, Robin Boyd, The Flying Dogtor. Episode 44 Mystery Mission, 1963
The Flying Dogtor was called to Canberra by Sir Thomas Persian, the Minister of Fishery, to help with a serious problem at the Snowy Mountains. The mighty hydro-electric scheme there was being invaded by a monster. This, the Minister explained to The Flying Dogtor.The Flying Dogtor" series was broadcast on Australian Television Network (later becoming the Seven Network) between February and April 1964 (see item D254 for schedule).Typewritten, foolscap, 2 pagesMultiple handwritten pencil edits and additions.the flying dogtor, robin boyd, crawford productions, manuscript -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper clippings
Article on establishment of Company to establish modern Caravan Parks in Victoria, called Amalgamated Caravan Parks Pty Ltd, first Park to be at Lorne. Includes description of intended facilities. A second park to be established at Torquay.Article on establishment of Caravan Parks Company.local history, documents, newspapers, caravan parks, black & white newspaper clipping -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - BLANKET INNER, Department of Defence, 1964
The blanket fitted inside what was commonly called a “Silk”, the press studs fitted the Silk and could then be used like a sleeping bag. refer Cat No 3000. Peter Ball collection, refer cat No 4704Blanket Inner dark green wool, around the the edges are 18 nylon strips sewn on with press studs, one corner has a white tag with faint details on.On white tag, “Victoria 1964 (arrow up)”, in black texta pen, “PB”.blackest inner, equipment, sleeping -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, Biography of Lieutenant-General Sir Stanley Savige, 1958
The notes date from April 1958 to October 1958 and were probably written by Legatee Gillespie, recording phone calls with W.B. Russell, the author of 'There Goes a Man', discussing progress, content and expenses of the book.Part of the story of how the book 'There goes a Man' came to be created.Handwritten notes, varying papers and sizes.savige book, archive -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Uniform - Coat, US Cold Weather, M-65, US Cold Weather Coat
In 1951 - in the context of the Cold War - the Menzies government established the 'National Service Act 1951', which called-up men for compulsory military training for a period of 176 days. The 14th Battallion was located in Victoria. The coat has historic significance in the wider context of Australia’s involvement in the Cold War (particularly in Vietnam) and in the establishment of a National Service Scheme. Olive green army man coat with four outside pockets - two on the chest, two at the bottom; each pocket has one metallic button attached. Coat has a metallic zip as well as metallic buttons; two velcro scratches at the wrist level. Extra removable padding inside, which is attached with plastic buttons. Two identical inscriptions on right and left shoulder reading '14 National Service Battalion'. Two identical inscriptions on right and left shoulder - reading '14 National Service Battalion' Manufacturing details on the inside reading: Coat, Cold weather, Man's, Field M-65. Olive green colour. Style 8120/8542 DSA 102-81-C1204. 1. Wear as outer garment or as under-layer in cold-dry climate. 2. Wear button-in liner for added insulation. 3. Adjust closures and drawcords to ventilate; avoid over-heating of body. 4. When hood is used, lower extension shall be worn over neck opening, preventing water. 5. Brush snow or frost from garments before entering opening. 6. For fast drying, remove liner from coat. 7. Do not expose to high temperature of a stove. 8. Lubricate slide fasteners with wax. 9. For cleaning and restoring of water repellency return to laundry for machine washing in accordance with established procedures for quarpel garments. 10. Do not starch. Do not remove this label. Black ink pen inscription on manufacturing label reading '3/715875' and 'N.Wain'war, army, coat, man's coat, australian army, military uniform, national service scheme, cold war, vietnam war -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - Font -Type Style and Point Size Guide, Royal Australian Survey Corps, Circa 1991
Also referenced in the Collections Victoria Bendigo RSL item 6300 Lithographic Squadron Equipment Handbook 1991. Commonly called a type styles guide, used for the selection and editing of text styles and size in mapping.20 Sheets of 21 x 11 cm clear photographic film (connected in the Top left hand corner) depicting various Type Font Styles and Point Sizes including special characters. It also contains a digital Type gauge, a linometer and a screen angle Indicator. royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
Great Stupa of Universal Compassion
Sculpture - Amitayus (Buddha of limitless life)
Amitayus, also called Amitabha, is the Buddha of Infinite Light, associated with longevity. He is holding in his hands a vessel containing the nectar of immortality. Amitayus is considered one of the Five Dhyani Buddhas in Mahayana Buddhism. Amitayus Buddha statue, wearing jewelled ornaments of a peaceful heavenly god according to the classical Indian system of divine aesthetics. tibetan buddhism, holy objects, buddhist art, statues -
Heytesbury District Historical Society Inc.
Plant specimen - Fungus
This fungus is known as black fellows bread. It grew freely on Dr Curdie's 'run'. The Aborigines called it 'tandarook' -hence the name given to the property. It can still be found, though less abundant than formerly.Tapered semicircular pancake layers dark brown in colour with a woody base -
Bacchus Marsh & District Historical Society
Domestic object, Clothes Ace Wringer
Clothes wringer used in the James Young owned house known as the Stone Villa, Bennett Street, Bacchus Marsh. Wringers, also called mangles were used to squeeze water from washed clothes.James Young was a prominent early resident of Bacchus Marsh from the 1850s until the 1870s. This object which was recovered from his house in Bennett Street is indicative of laundry equipment that many moderately affluent households would have owned in the 1860s.Clothes wringer or clothes mangle. Wood and metal components. Clothes Ace Wringer; Warranted 3 years for family use; Superior to Iron Clampsjames young, laundry equipment -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Staircase in the Main Hall of 'Tara Hall', Kew, Marc Strizic, c.1960
Edward George Kilburn, of Ellerker & Kilburn, designed 'Byram' (later renamed 'Goathland', 'Lowa' and 'Tara Hall') for the industrialist George Ramsden in 1888. The mansion, one of the most significant in Kew, was demolished in 1960.This is an original small photograph of this historic Kew mansion with provenance by descent from the first owners of the house.An angled view of the main hallway and staircase of Tara Hall (previously named Byram, Goathland and Lowan). To the right of the staircase in this Studley Park Road mansion, was a large inglenook fireplace surrounded by stucco decoration. The latter was a characteristic of the architect, Edward G. Kilburn’s late style.Inscription reverse: "Interior Tara Hall, demolished 1960. Donated by Grandson [Peter Ramsden] of original owner George Ramsden. Home was also called Goathlands [sic] during its ownership by Sir Malcolm McEacharn. Other owners - Mrs F Treadway, Count O'Loughlin, Dr Edward Ryan, Mrs Evans, Royal Womens' Hosp. KH-324"byram, tara hall, lowan, goathland, edward g. kilburn (architect), george ramsden -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Photograph
The land for this building was granted to the Benevolent Society by James Atkinson in 1850. Tenders were being called for a new "Benevolent Asylum" in 1855, the foundation stone having been laid and by 1856 the first part of the Hospital was completed. This photo taken in 1860 shows the very first building made from local bluestone. The hospital is thought to be the first such building in VictoriaBlack and white photograph of Bluestone 2 story building with verandah and paling fencehospital, institution -
National Wool Museum
Stencil - WINSTON
This stencil was used as a location stamp for the transportation of wool bales. There are many towns and cities around the world called Winston. Wool bales marked WINSTON would have been transported to any one of them by sea.Wool bale export stencil - WINSTONWINSTONwool - transportation, wool sales, wool class, wool classers -
National Wool Museum
Book, Fibers and Forms: Native American Basketry of the West
"Fibers and Forms: Native American Basketry of the West" - Ken Hedges, San Diego Museum of Man, 1997. Catalogue from an exhibition which was part of a series called The Vision Persists: Native Folk Arts of the West.folk art, basketry -
National Wool Museum
Catalogue, Melbourne Annual Stud Sheep Fair, 1950 Catalogue of Merino, Corriedale, Polwarth Rams & Ewes
Melbourne Annual Stud Sheep Fair, 1950 Catalogue of Merino, Corriedale, Polwarth Rams & Ewes. Owned by donors uncle, J.P. Swanton, who ran a small merino stud called 'Spring Hills' at Koriella.agricultural shows merino sheep corriedale sheep polwarth sheep, australian mercantile land and finance company ltd dalgety and company limited goldsbrough, mort and company limited new zealand loan and mercantile agency co. ltd elder, smith and co., agricultural shows, merino sheep, corriedale sheep, polwarth sheep -
National Wool Museum
Catalogue, Melbourne Annual Stud Sheep Fair, 1948 Catalogue of Merino, Corriedale and Polwarth Rams and Ewes
Melbourne Annual Stud Sheep Fair, 1948 Catalogue of Merino, Corriedale and Polwarth Rams and Ewes. Owned by donors uncle, J.P. Swanton, who ran a small merino stud called 'Spring Hills' at Koriella.agricultural shows merino sheep corriedale sheep polwarth sheep, dalgety and company limited goldsbrough, mort and company limited australian mercantile land and finance company ltd new zealand loan and mercantile agency co. ltd commonwealth wool and produce co. ltd, agricultural shows, merino sheep, corriedale sheep, polwarth sheep -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTER, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIRFORCE
The letter was answer to H. Victor Evans No.418655, successful applicant to join RAAF flight crews. Stated training at capacity currently and expected to be called up in Sept 1942. Refer Cat 1760.4 (Box 41).Single sheet of yellowed paper with tattered edges. Address on one side and letter on the other which then folded to make the envelope.Letter to say application was successful. But put on waiting list as training at capacity. Says Form 44A and has stamp saying married on 26/6/1911. Signed by the Wing Commander. Address of applicant typed on front.raaf training, flight crews -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Functional object, ERN, Straight Razor & Case, 1922-1939
A straight razor is a razor with a blade that can fold into its handle. They are also called open razors and cut-throat razors. This example of a straight razor was made in Germany for the export market by ERN. The company was registered in 1874.Steel and ebonised wood straight razor in original caseCase: "The Famous es-ex razor". Blade: "Made in Germany"es-ex razor, straight razors, cut throat razors, ern - germany -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Newspaper article, Mt. Ophir to Bustle With Life Again
The undated clipping, possibly from the Rutherglen Sun or Border Morning Mail, refers to the purchase of the property in 1955 by R.K. Knight, and the plans for him to sell it to a consortium from Melbourne called Mt. Ophir Pty. Ltd.Newspaper clipping, mounted on yellow paper, describing a change of ownership of Mt Ophir winery, and a proposal to develop it as a tourist resort.mt ophir, mount ophir, wine industry -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Poster, Yarra Trams, "How far away's your tram?", June 2007
Poster promoting the use of Yarra Tram's tramTracker system using the image of a vinyl record player. Has the details of how to do it by SMS or by a phone call. Produced in June 2007 when the system was relatively new.Demonstrates the marketing of the tramTracker system.Full colour poster printed on an A4 sheet, approx 150gsm paper.trams, tramways, posters, tramtracker, yarra trams -
Bacchus Marsh & District Historical Society
Administrative record, Bacchus Marsh Prince of Wales Light Horse records January 1867 - July 1876. Book 1
A military unit of the Victorian Volunteer Colonial military forces was formed in Bacchus Marsh in 1860. The unit was commonly called the Bacchus Marsh Troop but was more formally known as the Bacchus Marsh Prince of Wales Light Horse.Foolscap size ledger book. Bound. Gold colored covers with rectangular red section on spine which has gold lettering inside it. The book is mainly a record of stores received by the Bacchus Marsh Light Horse Troop. Stores or supplies noted include shot and shell, saddle cloths, shoulder belts, bugles, leather, ammunition, uniforms and clothing details such as great coats and tunics and firearms such as rifles. Some pages contain details of specific firearms received such as Lancaster and Martini Henry rifles. Most entries relate to supplies received. Some pages contain specific supplies provided to each member of the troop who are individually listed by name and rank alongside their allotted supplies.'Stores Received' on spinearmed forces, bacchus marsh volunteer military troop, colonial military forces