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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Administrative record - Letters of Reference
Six typewritten letters of reference for John Ellison. One dated July 4th, 1941 from the Presbyterian minister of Natimuk, two from the shire of Arapiles dated 21st August 1941 and October 1941. The last three are from the Education Department. One undated, one dated 4th July 1956 granting John Ellison Trained Primary Teacher's Certificate, the last 20th July 1956. The letters are in an envelope addressed to: The Secretary, Education Department, Public Offices, Treasury Place, Melbourne C.2On the envelope in blue pen: private reports reference C. Bryan letter on granting T.P.T.C.education department, references, teacher certificate -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Notice, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Decorated Tram No. 1024 to be run from all depots - a/c Dulux Paints", 30/09/1971 12:00:00 AM
Photocopy on heat sensitive paper of Two page foolscap duplicated notice, titled "Decorated Tram No. 1024 to be run from all depots - a/c Dulux Paints", issued by The Traffic Manager to Depot Masters and other Officers, dated 30/9/1971 Details arrangements for the tram, transport between depots, maintenance, days in and run numbers. See also Reg Item 1525 for a TAA decorated tram and 1916 for other examples.trams, tramways, decorated trams, advertising trams, tram 1024 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Functional object - Tramcar component, DUHAMEL?, Destination indicator equipment that was fitted to a C class tram - dot matrix style, c2000
Destination indicator equipment that was fitted to a C class tram - dot matrix style, set to the word "CITADIS" with inbuilt control equipment and computer control plugs. Installed within a metal box, with detailed wiring, plastic components and electrical components. Has a loose wire with two pin plug in the bottom left hand corner of the unit. Three labels on the rear control unit - no formal manufacturer name - perhaps DUHAMEL and other ID items.trams, tramways, destination indicators, c class, citadis, transport equipment -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Bowling Club- 3 images of green and "C" Pennant Teams, 1933
Sepia photograph (3 images)Image 1: General view of the Ringwood Bowling Green, 1933. Image 2: Ringwood 1, "C" Pennant Team, 1933. Image 3: Ringwood 2, "C" Pennant, 1933. L to R: (Hawthorn player), J Archbold, G Young, O Pratt, T Roberts, M Flower, A Dwight, L Travers, F Tilson, A Ibbotson, F Hardy, P Moulder, J Knox, E Nethercote, F Clota, J Guest, ? Srevens. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, State School c.1925
State School c.1925.|Photo 2.Front: 4th. from Left Margaret Knee.|Middle Row: 2nd. from Right- Wilma Knee|Photo 1. Back: Standing 2nd, from Right John Knee.|Back Row of Girls: 7th. from Left Margaret Knee.photograph, people -
Northern District School of Nursing. Managed by Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Lister House Dining Room Kitchen
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.B&W photograph of newly completed Kitchen within the Dining Room addition to Lister House Complex, completed in 1956.Northern District / School of Nursing / New Dining Room - completed 1956 / New Kitchens at NDSN / 3 1/2" deep 133 screen (in red biro).ndsn, nursing, lister house facilities -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Main Street Stawell looking West with the Coles Variety Store on the right c 1950 -- Postcard
Post Card Valentines c 1950. Main Street Stawell looking West. The view show cars parked at an angle down Main St. and shops mainly along one side. The town hall clock can be seen above the building with the Coles sign, Macrows and Geo on the right hand edge.Valentine's Post card of Main St., Stawell looking West. The scene is of many 1950 cars parked along the street with Coles Variety Store, Macrows and Geo stores dominating to the right of the photo."VII" "Main Street, Stawell" (on the front) "Valentine's Post Card sending you greetings" (on the back)stawell business streetscape -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr R L Browning on the Pier at Cato Lake c 1928
Photograph taken of R L Browning standing on pier at Cato Lake/Victoria Lake/ Stawell gardens on 14.4.1928. The photograph taken on Velox photographic paper with the steeple of the Presbyterian church and the Anglican church in the background. The pier was later used to access the Tower diving platform built in c 1932 (refer 67.5). Black and white photograph of R.L. Browning standing on a pier at Lake taken 14.4.1928. Stawell Gardens Victoria R.L. Browning Pier, Lane. R13 1234 14-4-1928stawell -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum Inc
Photograph, Charlton Pharmacy c, 1900
Large building housing three businesses - T. Dillon, clothing(1899-1948); A.E. Bilton, Chemist (1887-1930's)with J.H. Knight, Dentist (upstairs) and the Piccadilly Cafe. c. 1900. Built in 1889 for Mr Sharman, proprietor of the Globe Hotel to replace single storey building destroyed by fire.Large photograph glued on cardboard. Triple fronted, two storey brick building. Signage shows Charlton Pharmacy top centre of upper storey, A.E. Bilton,(Chemist) J.H. Knight (Dentist), T. Dillon on LH side and Piccadilly Cafe on RH side. One man standing in front of the chemist shop.high st, chemist, cafe, clothing, bilton, dillon, knight -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum Inc
Photograph, Dillon Building and Globe Hotel, High St Charlton c.1987
Dillon Building built 1889. The third building operated as a cafe in the 1960s - 1980s. Heather's Choice Gift Shop sold out in early 1990s. The Old Globe Hotel established 1874, rebuilt c. 1903 and again in 1940 for licensee J. Credlin. Was the Soil Conservation Authority office , then flats and offices.Colour photograph of the café section of the Dillon Building and the Globe Hotel. LH side of the photo is the cafe section of the two storet, red brick Dillon building. Signage in LH café window reads CHARLTON BYO RESTAURANT and on the RH window MEALS, TAKE AWAYS, SNACKS, COFFEE, DRINKS. Sheer curtains in the cafe windows. The signage on the RH building reads SOIL CONSERVATION AUTHORITY. There are two men in a cherry picker in front of the Soil Conservation building trimming the tree. There are three witches hats on the road and a man in an orange hi-vis vest watching, A woman is walking past on the footpath.dillon, globe hotel, the old globe hotel, credlin, soil conservation authority -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper cutting, The Mail, Ringwood High School Speech Night, 19-Jan-56
Article about Ringwood High School Speech Night. The date on the paper is 1856 instead of 1956. Honours List, House premiership points, swimming champions.Cutting from 'The Mail' newspaper, Thursday 19 January, 1856, p12. Wrong date 1956.; Article about Ringwood High School Speech Night. The date on the paper is 1856 instead of 1956. Honours List, House premiership points, swimming champions. -
Bacchus Marsh & District Historical Society
Map, Lerderderg District Proposed Irrigation and Water Supply Trust (C). Plan showing overlap in boundaries of the Trust District
The 1886 Irrigation Act in Victoria introduced the first legislation in Australia designed to enable the creation of a detailed scheme for agricultural irrigation. Part of the legislation saw the use of government funds for local irrigation projects. These local projects were managed by local irrigation trusts. The Lerderderg Irrigation and Water Supply Trust was formed in 1890. Printed paper map of the proposed Lerderderg District Irrigation and Water Supply. Plan showing overlap in boundaries of Trust District referred to in Mr Burke's report. The Lerderderg District lies within the Parishes of Korkuperrumul and Merrimu in the County of Bourke. At the top of the map above its title is the letter 'C; in capital lettering. A note on this map states: 'Portion of Bacchus MarshUrban District included in area of proposed Trust District shown by hatched shaded lines thus /////////////irrigation, water supply, lerderderg irrigation and water supply trust -
Melbourne Legacy
Booklet - Document, brochure, Legacy. A Meditation (H28) Being an address delivered to Legacy Club, Melbourne by Dr C H Fitts November 1942, 1942
A brochure printed to capture an address given to the Legacy Club, Melbourne by Dr C H Fitts in 1942. The content appears to be about the term 'legacy'. The fact it was printed means it must have been significant to the Legatees. The notation H28 in red pen shows that it was part of the archive project that was trying to capture the history of Legacy. A record of the speech given to Legatees in 1942 and was significant enough to be printed. Speakers at Legacy luncheons were from very different walks of life and the subjects spoken on were many and varied.White paper brochure with black type, folded into a 8 page booklet of an address by Dr Fitts.Handwritten H28 in red pen, and 'From K J Doolan, 55 Ardie Rd East Malvern' in blue fountain pen.history, speech, speakers -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, J. C. Allan, Joan Miles, Gwen T. Miles nee Trethowan, A. T. Miles, Mrs. Trethowan, man unknown. June and Paddy in front. Maroondah Dam about 1912-24
Written on back of photograph, "J. C. Allan, Joan Miles, Gwen T. Miles nee Trethowan, A. T. Miles, Mrs. Trethowan, man unknown. June and Paddy in front. Maroondah Dam about 1912-24". -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Research Hotel, c.1910, 1910c
Black and white photograph postcardOriginally inscribed Kangaroo Ground hotel but crossed out and replaced with Research Hotel 1910 From Mr T. Scarse c/o Mrs T.M. jones "Coolibah" Cherry Tree Rd Panton Hill M59 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Painting - Painting - Oil, Camp 3 Huts, C Compound 1944, 1940
Painted by Cesare Vagarini at Camp 3.Painted on 3 ply. No frame. 2 huts. garden, tree above and between hutsLuise Imberger, 12 Phyllis Ave. Boronia, Tatura Camp 3. C Compound Vodere Baracke - Ernest Swatzky USW Hintere Baracke - Wilfred Imberger USW on the back Vagarini 1944. Bottom right cornerillustrations, oil -
Victorian Bands' League
Postcard, Geelong Harbour Trust Band, Winners of Double Event, Ballarat, 1910, B and C Grades, ca: 1910
The Geelong Harbour Trust Band was one of five brass bands existing in the Geelong area in the early 1900's. They were quite successful in competition under the direction of conductor Mr Harry Shugg. After their conductor, Harry Shugg left to conductor the Malvern Tramways Band in 1915, the band merged with the Geelong Municipal Band to become the Geelong City Band.This postcard is significant as it provides a historical window on this (former) brass band and their achievements. The postcard is also significant as it is part of a series of four in the VBL's collection which have Mr Harry Shugg (conductor) as a central figure.Rectangular black and white photograph printed on a postcard.Front: "GEELONG HARBOUR TRUST BAND, Winners of Double Event, Ballarat, 1910, B and C Grades On a Complete Set of Higham Clear Bore Band Instruments. LYONS, Sole Agend, 256 Bourke St., Melb.geelong harbour trust band, geelong, victoria, brass band, victorian bands' association, harry shugg, geelong city band, geelong municipal band, victorian bands' league -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph, Sepia, Mounted, Rev W.F Haire, Rev A Gurney Goldsmith; Mr C A Holmes, Mr H K Vickery, Rev A.T. Pitt, circa 1910
This photograph depicts five of the Mission's Committee members: top (left to right) are standing Harold Kingston Vickery and Arthur T. Pitt, both Lay Readers. Seated (left to right) are Reverend William Forster Haire, Assistant Chaplain, Reverend Alfred Gurney Goldsmith, Chaplain, and Mr Charles A. Holmes, Honorary Lay Reader. The photograph was probably taken inside the Central Institute, Siddeley Street, between 1909 and 1911.An original frame with an image of a group of Mission office-bearers including Rev Gurney-Goldsmith who was Senior Chaplain over the significant early 20th Century period of Mission establishment in the Central Docklands area. Sepia photograph in a wood frame with group of five men in suits; ink inscription of five names on paper label adhered lwr front of frameFront on paper label: Revd W.F Haire, Revd A. G.Goldsmith; Mr C A Holmes (paper cut) / Mr H. K Vickery, Revd A.T. Pitt; Verso at lwr right crnr in pencil: PH- R14 reverend a. gurney-goldsmith, mr h.k. vickery, reverend a.t. pitt, reverend w. foster haire, charles a. holmes, charles arthur holmes (-1947), william foster haire, harold kingston vickery, chaplains, lay readers, staff, chaplains group -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Textile - 1956 Olympics Ladies' scarf
The 1956 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XVI Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, from 22 November to 8 December 1956, with the exception of the equestrian events, which were held in Stockholm, Sweden, in June 1956. These Games were the first to be staged in the Southern Hemisphere and Oceania, as well as the first to be held outside Europe and North America. Scarf produced as a souvenir for the 1956 Melbourne Olympics. Ivory coloured synthetic fabric scarf. Flags from competing nations are arranged in two circles. In the top LH corner and lower Rh corner are are symbols of the Olympic torch and rings, with lettering "XVIth Olympiad Melbourne 1956". The five Olympic rings are placed in the lower LH corner and the top RH corner.1956 olympics, scarf -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Album - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Heidelberg-Kinglake Road, c. 1956
Bridge over Cherry Tree Gully demolished Pipes in place c. 1956Record of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, shire of eltham, 1956, bridge construction, heidelberg-kinglake road, road construction, cherry tree gully -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Album - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Heidelberg-Kinglake Road, c. 1956
Hurstbridge-Kinglake Road at Cottlesbridge from Pills House to north c. 1956Record of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, shire of eltham, 1956, bridge construction, heidelberg-kinglake road, road construction, cottlesbridge -
Lions Club of Maldon Inc.
Photograph, Maldon Shire Council 1948, 1948
12 Men pictured out the front of the Old Shire Hall. Maldon Shire Council 1948 Standing - Press; Cr. T.A. Grigg; Cr. Stevens, Shire Engineer; Cr. R. Bailey; Cr. A Wood; Cr. M. Allen; Cr. Wade, Shire Secretary. Seated: - Cr. T. Ottery; Cr. T. Bell; Cr. W. Rewell, Shire President; Cr. C. Talbot; Cr. B. Bryantmaldon shire council, maldon shire gardens -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, Forty years of growth : a pictorial history of Box Hill Hospital, 1996
This booklet details the development of Box Hill Hospital year by year until it opened in 1956. It includes many photographs.This booklet details the development of Box Hill Hospital year by year until it opened in 1956. It includes many photographs.first baby born, (mr) bruce shaw, 1956, box hill hospital, mosgiel hospital, hospitals, (mrs) marjorie morgan -
National Wool Museum
Trophy
Sporting trophy engraved with the words "G.I.C.A., B Grade, Valley Mill, Premiers, 1956-57". Used at Foster Valley Mill.G.I.C.A., B Grade, Valley Mill, Premiers, 1956-57sporting teams textile mills - sporting teams, valley worsted mill foster valley mill pty ltd, sport, sporting teams, textile mills - sporting teams -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Bellellen State School on the Stawell, Jallukar Road, c 1920's
Bellellen State School on Stawell Jallukar Road c 1920's. This photograph is of the Bellellen School which was situated on the Stawell - Jallukar Road. The school was demolished many years ago. In the photograph left to right Mr. Morris who worked in Anthony's General Grocery Store in Stawell, in the center The Inspector, and young boy, Harry Hateley. Black & white photograph of a weather board building with a corrugated iron roof. Veranda with bush role posts, one end built in with corrugated iron. on the right side an iron chimney. Three people standing out the front two adults and one child. stawell education -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, 1st Surrey Hills Boy Scouts in c.1912
1st Surrey Hills Boy Scouts in c.1912.Identified as follows: From left, seated: Theodore Hendy who founded the Scouts in 1909, Bob Brown, Rev. Pratt (Wyclif Church), Mel Hill. Taken at "Kookaburra" 46-48 Albany Crescent, Surrey Hills (next to the Fire Station), the home of Theodore HendyRev. Pratt seated with 9 boy couts, 3 sitting and 6 standing on the grounds at "Kookaburrra" 46-48 Albany Crescent, Surrey Hills. Two boys standing holding flags and two boys sitting on the grass with a drum between them. See also SH0992boy scouts, children, clothing and dress, clergy, trees, "kookaburra", house names, surrey hills, albany crescent, insignia, uniforms, hats, flags, 1910-1919, wyclif congregational church, theodore hendy, bob brown, rev pratt, mel hill -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum Inc
Photograph, Arundell's Shoe Shop, High St Charlton c. 1987
Arundell's Shoe Shop and Dalgety's Agency , centre of High St Charlton, north side c. 1987. Corner of High St and Williams Ave (now John Curtin Drive). Right hand building built by William Williams as a saddlery c. 1910. Arundell's Shoe Shop formerly ANA Boot and Shoe Shop established by John Arundell in 1901. The shop was sold by Vic Arundell in 1980 and closed. Next door was John Watson's Stock & Station Agents which later became Dalgety's. The end shop was the saddlery and then Bullock's grocery 1930's to 1970's. In 1957 became Charlton's first self service store. Became Australian Estates late 1970s. The shops were later demolished to make way for the Traveller's Rest. Part of a streetscape series taken in 1987 for the Charlton Shire.Colour photograph of three single-storey shops with corrugated tin verandahs. Signage on the buildings reads Arundell's SHOE STORE and ESTATES. Partially obscured by tree in front of the buildings. A red station wagon is parked on the LH side of the picture and a boy on a bicycle on the RH side. arundell, dalgety's, williams saddery, john watson stock & station agent, bullock's grocery, australian estates -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, House extension, 6 (Lot 7) Bird Street, Eltham, c.1963, 1963c
Three black and white photographs of 1960s house extension at 6 Bird Street, Eltham 1. West side extension added. Built by Allan Giles. Dug holes for stumps, inspected by Council prior to photograph. Allan had his own plumber and electrician - all Masons 2. Glen Giles 4 years being born 1959, additional room built by his father Allan Giles 1960s (c.1963) 3. West side extensionbird street, houses, bayles, gwen baker -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - List, Wal Jack, "Ex MMTB C class bogies to SEC", 1951
Yields information about the dispatch of MMTB C class tramcars to the SEC Provincial tramways and the order that they were transported in.Hand written list on ruled paper titled "Ex MMTB C class bogies to SEC", giving list of nine tramcars to Ballarat, Bendigo or Geelong in the period April to June 1951, provides tram car number, date left Melbourne, to which city and Melbourne mileage. Has a note the "cars loaded at Preston shops each Monday" Contained originally within Reg Item 5623 at the front of this note book. For items see BTM5623 loose items list.pdf.bogie trams, mmtb, preston workshops, ballarat, bendigo, geelong -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum Inc
Photograph, East Charlton Hotel, High St Charlton c. 1987
East Charlton Hotel built in 1875 by John Flug to replace his original log and bark inn built 1863. The first inn was about 100 metres behind this building and it was Charlton's first commercial building. The hotel was rebuilt by C. Klug in 1891. It was rebuilt as a two storey building in 1925. Part of a streetscape series done for the Shire of Charlton in 1987.Colour photograph of Spanish mission style, two storey white building. Arched verandah on lower level. Signage above veranda reads EAST CHARLTON HOTEL. Tree in front of building. and several parked cars. Yellow panel van in lower RH corner. Single storey pale brick building across the drive way on LH side. Red and white sign for SUPERMARKET on RH side.east charlton hotel, john flug, c. klug