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Melbourne Tram Museum
Slide - Black and white reproduction photograph - K class tram 92, mid 1920s
Photograph - of a K class four-wheel or single truck tram on a PMTT route 14 (STRATHALBYN ST (Kew) - VICTORIA BRIDGE) tram service, at Harp Road and High St. The reference gives the tram based at Kew Depot in 1928. The tram was originally a Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust tram, though, by the time of this photograph, it has been re-lettered for the MMTB, which took over the PMTT in 1920. The photograph has been marked up for a submission possibly to either Council or the MMTB for a waiting room or shelter at this location. The wall of the Harp of Erin Hotel and a Victoria Bitter sign can be seen on the right-hand side. The original photo appears to have been torn. Original photo mid to late 1920's.Yields information about the K class tram of the MMTB and methods of seeking a tram stop shelter and High Street and Harp Road intersection.Kodachrome cardboard duplicate slide - Black and white reproduction photograph - K class tram 92 - at Harp Road Kew "MP17" in penciltrams, tramways, kew, harp road, route 14, k class tram, tram 92, harp of erin, victoria bitter, high st, strathalbyn st -
Puffing Billy Railway
NRT1, Ruston & Hornsby Diesel Locomotive, 1951
NRT1 - Ruston & Hornsby Diesel Locomotive Built in 1951 to a gauge of 3', this Ruston diesel locomotive or rail tractor operated on the State Electricity Commission of Victoria’s Kiewa scheme. Some years later, it was regauged to 2'6" and was operated by the Melbourne & Metropolitan Board of Works. NRT1 is a Ruston & Hornsby diesel locomotive, built in England in 1951 to a gauge of 3 feet, and was initially employed by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria. It was later re-gauged to 2' 6" and ended it's working life in 1977 when it was transferred to Puffing Billy. In 1977, it was taken to the P.B.P.S. Steam Museum and stored until 1978 when it was taken to the Emerald Carriage Workshops. Later in 1983 it was returned to service as NRT1 following the V.R. classification procedure as a narrow-gauge rail tractor, but it had number plates installed and was painted Hawthorn green. It will eventually be painted the red of V.R. rail tractors with the number & class painted on in black. This type of locomotive was popular in many industrial locations, with their unique clutch-less 3 speed gearbox meaning the driver could control them whilst walking alongside, a bonus when shunting. Adjustable tie rods meant that as the axles moved on the springs, they followed the radius of the drive chains, reducing the chances of chain snatch LOCOMOTIVE DETAILS NRT class No. originally constructed : No. in service : 1 No. stored: Wheel arrangement : 0-4-0DM Roadworthy weight : 9T 3cwt. Maximum axle load : 4T 15cwt. Tractive effort (85%) : Length overall: 15' 6" Height overall: 10' Driving wheel diameter: 18" Date of manufacture: 1950 Manufacturer : Ruston Hornsby Place of manufacture: Lincoln, England Locomotive type : Diesel Mechanical Manufacturers classification : 48 DL Historic - Industrial narrow Gauge Railway - Ruston & Hornsby diesel locomotive used by State Electricity Commission of Victoria - NRT1 - Ruston & Hornsby Diesel Locomotive NRT1 - Ruston & Hornsby Diesel Locomotive made of steel NRT1 ruston & hornsby diesel locomotive, nrt1 diesel locomotive, nrt1, puffing billy -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Lamp Table Kerosene, pre 1950s
This particular lamp was made for the dinner table or "parlour". This was the most effective indoor lighting before electrical lighting was introduced in the 1940's. These table lights would have still been used after this time as emergency lighting during electrical power shortages (outages). These emergency lighting lamps, including candles, were eventually replaced by battery power. The Kiewa Valley was supplied by electricity well before many other rural regions due to the State Electricity Commission constructing the Kiewa Hydro Electricity power turbines (late 1930's to mid 1950's). Petrol and diesel generators were used in other rural regions before state wide electricity was available.The significance of this kerosene lamp to the Kiewa Valley is that it provides the proof that before the Hydro electricity scheme was established in the valley, householder and commerce relied on candle/kerosene power. Although at certain times before battery and solar energy became the night time lighters the sole source of lighting was candle power and kerosene power. The supply of both however was still required by most of the population by supply from city and larger country town suppliers. This nearly fully glass made table lamp(kerosene) has a large glass bowl/basin like kerosene storage unit with a glass circular finger handle (similar to a ordinary cup). Formed single star like patterns (50mm apart) encircle the centre of the bowl. On top of the bowl sits the metal (brass) wick holder with a small wheel protruding out one side for adjusting the wick length(increasing or decreasing the strength(regulating) of the amount of light projected. Four prongs rise from the circular base light fixture holding the windproof and refractive glass "pot belly" shield. lamp table, kerosene lamp, household lighting (non electrical) -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - FOREST CREEK GOLD MINES CRUSHING BATTERY AT CHEWTON, c.1890
Black and white photograph. Forest Creek (Victoria) gold reefs crushing works. The Garfield overshot waterwheel which drove the battery at Chewton. Inscriptions on back: 'MNG 31''Garfield Mine, Chewton, J Ebbett, Manager' ( in top LHC), 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch' (in circular rubber stamp). History of object: Previous ACC. No. 'MNG 31', Ralph Birrell 5.11.1999 'Garfield Waterwheel and Crushing Mill, Chewton:' Gardield overshot waterwheel which drove the Forest Creek Gold Mines crushing battery at Chewton. The foundations of this wheel can still be seen today.Bendigo Advertiserbuildings, commercial, garfield waterwheel at chewton -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, Wal Jack, Ex MMTB 42 after delivery to Ballarat, 17/08/1951
Yields information about Ballarat 's No. 39, when it was numbered MMTB 42 and the internal arrangements within the depot.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of Ballarat 39, when still with its MMTB number - 42 inside the depot 17-8-1951. Has a number of wheel sets in the foreground. See rear of photos for other details. See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3 for hi res scan of print. See image i4 for hi res scan of negative See image i5 for another view of the tram in the depot on the 125 negative. See Reg Item 6415i for a photo of the tram in Coburg Depot prior to delivery.On rear in ink "SEC Ballarat ex M&MTB 42 "C" class now No. 39 (in service Dec. 1951). Wendouree depot, Ballarat". In top right hand corner is Wal Jack stamp with no negative number written in.trams, tramways, depot, bogie trams, mmtb, tram 39, tram mmtb 42 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Letter/s, "Mr Jerusalem Smith", Nov. 2008
Letter concerning "Mr Jerusalem Smith" forwarding drawings of rail Sections that could be used in horse tramways. The cross-section of the rail in the drawings have been water coloured with a blue and yellow wash. .1 - Covering Letter from Ian Armstrong of the Armstrong Collection .2 - Image of the cover of the book at Post-it note that came with the item .3 - Drawing of Gjedsted Rail. .4 - Central Webbed Rail .5 - Davies Foot Rail with fishplates shown. .6 - Davies Foot Rail with a wheel shown in the drawing. See also Reg item 4248 for further correspondence on this matter.trams, tramways, trackwork, horse trams, city of ballarat -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE - MCNIECE BROS FACTORY - BENDIGO
Yellow covered auction catalogue with black printing for a sale at McNiece Bros. Factory, Midland Highway, Epsom - Via Bendigo on 27th February 1985 under instructions from the Receivers/Managers Messrs A.G. Sherlock and W. Palmer, Coopers & Lybrand, Sydney. For sale were Air Compressors, Electric Motors, Refrigeration Compressors, Oil Air Coolers, 1967 Bedford 4 Ton Dual Wheel Tipping Truck with Steel Bin, P.A. System, Piping & Fittings, General Workshop, Office and Cleaning Equipment. J H Curnow & Son Pty. Ltd. Were the auctioneers.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - mcniece bros. factory - bendigo, a g sherlock, w palmer coopers & lybrand, j h curnow & son pty ltd, f c dyett, i m dyett, n f dyett, bolton bros. pty ltd print -
Federation University Art Collection
Ceramic, Stoneware by Jan Feder, c1980
Wheel thrown reduction-fired stoneware with feldspar hoc crackle and tenmoku glaze. This collection of work is part of the Jan Feder Memorial Ceramics Collection. Jan Feder was an alumna of the Gippsland Campus who studied ceramics on the campus. She passed away in the mid 1980s. Her student peers raised funds to buy ceramic works in her memory. They bought works from visiting lecturers who became leading ceramic artists around the world, as well as from many of the staff who taught there. The reduction fired stoneware includes feldspathic crackle and Tenmoui glazes. ceramics, jan feder, jan feder memorial ceramics collection, churchill, gippsland campus, stoneware -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Slide, John Webster, 14/06/1960 12:00:00 AM
Colour slide, Kodak, white cardboard of trams W5 725 (North Balwyn) and W2 408 (Spencer St), both route 48 at the intersection of Church St, Burwood Road and Bridge Road Hawthorn with the driver? of 725 getting on the roof to retrieve a trolley pole (with wheel) that cant be positioned because of the overhead span wire. Note the street light behind the tram. 725 has an advert for Penfolds Wine. Slide dated 14-6-60. See Reg Items 4361 for the Chairman Robert Risson on the roof of a tram and 3973 for a related newspaper cutting following the death of a driver.Hand writing on rear in ink "14-6-60 - Retrieving a trolley pole Church St Hawthorn."trams, tramways, route 48, north balwyn, trolley poles, church st, burwood rd, w2 class, w5 class, tram 725, tram 408 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Badge - Union badge, Wittenbach & Co, 1930's?
The badge belonged to the Donor's father - Bill Irvin, who was a SEC tram driver. Bill and his elder brother Dan, both drove trams in Ballarat. The Union badge confirmed membeship of the Union and was permitted to be worn on a uniform.Has a strong association with Bill Irvin, SEC tram driver of the 1930's and demonstrates the importance of being a union member at the time and the badge provided by the unionAustralian Tramway Employees Association (Tramways Union) badge. Badge made on a steel/ silver backing with words "Australian Tramway Employees Association" on outer edge of badge with a royal blue enamel background. In centre of badge has the Australian coat of arms with a railway type spoke wheel above the logo and underneath the coat of arms the words "Federated Australia" in a banner. Has a hole in the top of the badge for a steel ring or a method of attachment to a uniform. On back of badge has stamped into the badge "BL 42", possibly indicating Ballarat and badge number. On the base of the badge has words "Wittenbach " cast into the badge. tramways, trams, unions, badges, atea, employees, bill irvin -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Functional object - Singer Electric Sewing Machine, The Singer Manufacturing Company, 1950
Singer was first established as I. M. Singer & Co. in 1851 by Isaac Merritt Singer with New York lawyer Edward C. Clark. Best known for its sewing machines, it was renamed Singer Manufacturing Company in 1865, then the Singer Company in 1963. The Singer company began to market its machines internationally in 1855 and won first prize at the Paris world's fair that year. They had offices established in both Sydney and Melbourne by the mid-1960s. The company demonstrated the first workable electric sewing machine in 1910. Singer was also a marketing innovator and a pioneer in promoting the use of instalment payment plans, making their machines more affordable for many people. According to its serial number, this machine was manufactured in 1950 and was one of the new models designed to be more portable as it only weighed about 10 KG.This sewing machine is of local, national and international significance as it represents developments in technology and the impact this had upon the work of women.The Singer 99 was a sturdy and reliable machine that was easy to use. Lighter than other machines of its time, this machine weighed only 10 Kgs. It is mounted on a wooden base with a small compartment under the balance wheel to store accessories and bobbins. It has a 'Bentwood' (polished plywood) cover which also provided some room for storage. The machine is driven by a small electric motor and a light to illuminate the work area. It is decorated with gold decals and a filigree pattern. It includes a knee control which is inserted in a hole at the front of the machine. The serial number EG045782 indicates it was manufactured in 1950.Across the top in gold script: "The Singer Manufacturing Co. / Made in Great Britain" On light cover: "SINGER" Plate with specifications also attached. On front of machine in oval badge: A CENTURY OF SEWING SERVICE/ THE SINGER MANFG. CO. 1851 - 1951singer sewing macnine, domestic appliances, women's work, technology -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Ceramic - Stoneware Bottle, Late 1800s to early 1900s
This bottle was recovered decades later from a shipwreck along the coast of Victoria. It may have been amongst the ship's cargo, its provisions or amongst a passenger's personal luggage. It is now part of the John Chance collection. Stoneware bottles similar to this one were in common use during the mid-to-late 19th century. They were used to store and transport. The bottles were handmade using either a potter's wheel or in moulds such as a plaster mould, which gave the bottles uniformity in size and shape. The bottle would then be fired and glazed in a hot kiln. Makers often identified their bottles with the impression of a small symbol or adding a colour to the mouth. The manufacturer often stamped their bottles with their name and logo, and sometimes a message that the bottle remained their property and should be returned to them. The bottles could then be cleaned and refilled.This stoneware bottle is historically significant for its manufacture and use in the late 19th to the early 20th century. The bottle is also significant as it was recovered by John Chance, a diver, from a wreck on the coast of Victoria in the 1960s-70s. Items that come from several wrecks along Victoria's coast have since been donated to the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village’s museum collection by his family, illustrating this item’s level of historical value.Bottle, salt glazed stoneware, beige, discolouration above base.Noneflagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, john chance, artefact, stoneware, ironstone, pottery, bottle, antique bottle -
Australian Gliding Museum
Machine - Glider – Sailplane, 1952-1953
This aircraft, the first glider built by Schneiders after they immigrated to Australia, was test flown on 3 January 1953 by Dave Darbyshire and Owen Lewis. It is the only machine of its type. It is essentially a Grunau Baby 2B with a Perspex enclosed cockpit, wing airbrakes and a landing wheel. However, the wing design came from an existing Grunau 3 type that was being built in Germany. The glider has given extensive service for a number of owners – including the Gliding Club of Victoria, Sunraysia Gliding Club, Millicent Gliding Club, Max Bugler of Morwell and Garth Hudson of Brighton in Victoria. Prior to being donated to the Australian Gliding Museum in January 2001 the glider had logged over 2200 hours flying time from over 9000 flights. The glider is an improved Grunau Baby design that Edmund Schneider built after coming to Australia.Single seat glider of wood and fabric construction, with steel wing struts. Currently painted crème with yellow details. Underside of fuselage is painted orange.australian gliding, grunau, grunau baby, schneider, gliding club of victoria, sunraysia gliding club, millicent gliding club, darbyshire, lewis, bugler, hudson -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, Lydiard Street Ballarat Vic, early 1940s
The photo shows a view looking north from Lydiard St South with a tram in the far distance. Rose Series P1766. In the view are the buildings of Thiessen & Irvine Auctioneers, Franklin Chambers, Craigs Hotel, and the Post Office. The Franklin Chambers Building with its Art Deco front has been refaced since this photo was done. A Nestle truck can be seen on the right side of the photo. On the rear, Wal Jack in a note to Ken Magor has written "4 wheel tram bound for Sebastopol in Lydiard St Nth and about to turn into Sturt St (left). Photo taken from Lydiard St South, about late 1940s". Based on the cars in the photos, probably more 1940/41 See item 8978 for a similar image by Rose. Yields information about Lydiard St south during the 1940s.Postcard black and white, divided back, with a handwritten note on rear.See image 2 for details of the handwritten note by Wal Jack on the rear. tramways, trams, lydiard st south, criags hotel -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Postcard, Rose Stereograph Co, "Lydiard Street, showing Craig's Hotel, Ballarat Vic", late 1940s
The photo shows a view looking north from Lydiard St South with a tram in the far distance. Rose Series P10044. In the view are the buildings of Franklin Chambers, Craigs Hotel, and the Post Office. The Franklin Chambers Building with its Art Deco front has been refaced since this photo was taken. On the rear, Wal Jack in a note to Ken Magor has written "4-wheeler tram from Lydiard St North is about to turn left into Sturt St. Another tram seen in the background is just over the level crossing outside Ballarat Railway Station. Photo taken from Lydiard St South, about 1939-1940". Item 5463 has a poor-quality negative with a similar image to this postcard. See 8977 for a similar image also by Rose. Yields information about Lydiard St south during the 1940s.Postcard black and white, divided back, with a handwritten note on rear.See image 2 for details of the handwritten note by Wal Jack on the rear. tramways, trams, lydiard st south, criags hotel -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Tool - L-30 Chain saw, Lombard, 1962 - 1964
This chainsaw was one of the earliest models sold in Australia. It was manufactured by the Lombard company which was established in 1894 when Nathaniel Lombard developed the first practical water wheel governor in Roxbury, Massachusetts, USA. In 1904, the company moved to Ashland, Massachusetts. During the first World War, Lombard Governor produced hydraulic lathes for the manufacture of artillery shells At the conclusion of the war, Lombard expanded into the areas of chain saws and plastic molding injection machines. This model, the L-30 was only produced for 2 years from 1962 - 1964, primarily due to safety concerns and the fact that it did not have any way to sharpen or tighten the chain. This chainsaw was sold by Mann of Wodonga and donated to the Wodonga and District Historical society by David Mann, owner and manager of Mann Wodonga.This item is significant as it was produced for a limited time. It was also sold by a prominent Wodonga business.A single operator chain saw from Lombard, Ashland, Massachusetts, USA. The chainsaw was relatively lightweight but had no safety features such as a chain brake. It was made primarily of sand cast magnesium. The main cylinder was constructed of aluminium with a cast iron sleeve. It had a manual oil pump, the crankshaft operated on ball bearings and it had a maximum rpm of 4,500. See the Model profile in the accompanying Media item for details.On side of fuel tank: "ONE HALF PINT/SAE-30 OIL/ FOR EACH/ GALLON GASOLINE/ MIX WELL IN SEPARATE CONTAINER/BEFORE FILLING" On opposite side: "STARTING INSTRUCTIONS 1: FILL FUEL TANK WITH PROPER FUEL MIXTURE ( AS NOTED ON TANK) 2. FILL OIL RESERVOIR WITH #30 MOTOR OIL 3. CLOSE CHOKE, MOVE LEVER BACK TOWARDS AIR FILTER 4. HOLD THROTTLE WIDE OPEN 5. PULL STARTER HANDLE SLOWLY UNTIL STARTER ENGAGES, THEN GIVE IT A SHARP YANK 6. AS ENGINE WARMS UP, EASE CHOKE LEVER TO OPEN POSITION"hand tools, vintage chainsaws, david mann, mann wodonga -
Melbourne Legacy
Pamphlet - Document, The Funeral Service for Lieutenant-Colonel William Donovan Joynt, V.C, 1986
The printed funeral service for Lt Colonel Donovan Joynt held on 12 May 1986 at St Mary's Anglican Church, Glen Eira Road, Caulfield. (Part of a photo album page(Cat.No. 01588) about the life of L/ Donovan Joynt). The Legacy Service was delivered by the President of Melbourne Legacy, Legatee R.N. Wheeler, and Legatee K.D. Green, Chairman of the Legacy Co-ordinating Council delivered an address. Brigadier B. Wade, Commander, 3rd Military District read Psalm 90 (Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations. Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the whole world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God.). Joynt was buried in Brighton General Cemetery with full military honours. Part of the collection of material held by Melbourne Legacy on Legatee Donovan Joynt, a prominent Australian.Printed pamphlet, black on white, sheets folded and stapled.donovan joynt, funeral -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Album, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Types of Electric Cars", c1927
The album "Types of Electric Cars" presents images and details of the MMTB four-wheel or single truck trams Type A to Type X1. Bogie trams are not given. Tram 468 entered service in 1927. Page 1 - MMTB 14, with details of Types A, B, G, H, and K Page 2 - MMTB 83 - Type J Page 3 - MMTB 187 - Type M Page 4 - MMTB 47 - Type F Page 5 - MMTB 197 - Type Q, Q1 and R Page 6 - MMTB 171 - Type S and S1 Page 7 - MMTB 179 - Type T Page 8 - MMTB 208 - Type U Page 9 - MMTB 218, Type X Page 10 - MMTB 468 Type X1Demonstrates an album presenting the MMTB Single truck or four wheel trams and their details.Album brown card embossed covers, bound with string with 12 heavy brown card sheets, 10 of which have photos mounted on to them with details in white ink underneath.mmtb, tramcars, a class, b class, g class, h class, k class, j class, m class, f class, q class, r class, s class, t class, u class, x class, x1 class, tram 14, tram 83, tram 187, tram 47, tram 197, tram 171, tram 179, tram 208, tram 218, tram 468 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Jenny Brown et al, Out of the Mist; Osborne Peninsula, 2024
The Osborne Peninsula on the Yarra River at Warrandyte accommodates a limited number of properties and residents (70 households). The area is rich in geology and ecology, and an unusually rich endowment of human, built and creative history. Contents: Welcome: The landform: The River: Aboriginal occupation: The Miners: North Warrandyte :The Subdivision: The Lowes: The Osbornes: The Last Osborne: The Elders: The Relics: Dray Track: Water Wheel"Kauri Plaque: River track: Pines: Windmill Creek Bridge: The Koornong School: The Houses" Man Cave: MidCentury Classic: Enduring Original" Masterwork: The Muddies: The State Park: The Saving of Koornong Reserve: The Landcare Story: Flora and Fauna: The Vulnerable, Endangered and threatened: Birds: Mammals: "Waring" the wombat: Reptiles: Fish: Invertebrates: Flora: Fire. Published by the North Warrandyte (Osborne Peninsula) Landcare Group. Includes photos from EDHS collection.64 p. : ill., map ; 29.7 x 21 cm. (2 copies)yarra river, birrarung, dray track, fauna, geology, houses, indigenous history, koornong reserve, koornong school, lowe family, mining, mudbrick houses, north warrandyte, osborne family, warrandyte state park, water wheel, north warrandyte (osborne peninsula) landcare group, osborne peninsula -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Discrimination bid on historic trams", "Tram delays leave disable behind", 6/11/2006 12:00:00 AM
Series of four newspaper cuttings about discrimination access to trams and wheel chair users. .1 - The Age 6/11/2006 - "Discrimination bid on historic trams" - about Hazel Smith taking Dept of Infrastructure to court about the use of W class trams on the route 78 line. Notes she had a fall on this tram and suffered injuries. Has comments from the Dept and Yarra Trams. .2 - The Age? undated c2012 - "Tram delays leave disable behind" about the lack of progress in making trams more accessible, Australian Human Rights Commission, Transport, Minister Lynne Kosky and quotes from a wheel chair user, John McKenna and Vic Council of Social Services Cath Smith. .3 - The Age? - undated c2013 - Next trams years away for disabled travellers - similar issues - has a photo of Wendy Brooks in her wheelchair near the Royal Melbourne Hospital. .4 - The Age 10/5/2018 - "Tram traps: wheels not welcome" - looking at disability access tram stops, routes access and the cast of James Carter missing a stop and not able to get off until the tram returned. Has a map of route 96. Also quotes Daniel Bowen of the PTUA and Human Rights Commission.trams, tramways, melbourne, tramways, disability services, doi, route 78, route 96, superstops -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
3 X photographs of early residents of the Kiewa Valley, 1. 1949-1950
The 3 photographs are of early residents of the Kiewa Valley who have pursued varying careers. Pictorial history of early residents of the Kiewa Valley giving an insight into the accomplishments of some local residents ie: R Nicholls and T Hotter travelled from New Zealand to work in the Kiewa Valley. J.H. Thompson pursued a career as a police officer. W.M. Sloan and his father built the water wheel at Junction Creek.1. Black and white photograph of Rod Nicholls and Tom Hotter, both of Mt Egmont New Zealand 2. Black and white photograph of J.H Thompson Former pupil of Mongan’s Bridge School 3. Black and white photograph of W M Sloan taken in 1880’s. Photograph is an oval within a larger rectangle 1. Handwritten in black pen on back of photo – Rod Nicholls (wearing hat) & Tom Hotter Both of Hawera (Mt Egmont) New Zealand 1949 – 1950 2. Handwritten on the back of photograph in ink J H Thompson, A fond memory for Mrs. Fisher, Everil & Paddy. Former pupil of Mongan’s Bridge school 3. Handwritten on back of photograph in blue ink – W M Sloan. He and his father built the water wheel 1880’s on Junction Creek (Bakers) j h thompson, fisher family, mongan's bridge, w m sloan, kiewa valley -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
handbook, Concealment In The Field, 15th November 1957
U.K. Government Publication RESTRICTED65 year old War Department Publication.Handbook - Concealment In The Field. WO Code Number 9459 Dated 1957. RESTRICTED. Light Brown Thin cardboard cover , front, Back and spine . Enclosed off white 172 pages. Handbook - Concealment In The Field. WO Code Number 9459. 1957. This pamphlet supersedes : Camouflage Part IV - Vehicles Wheeled and Tracked, 1941 (WO Code 7658) - Camouflage Part V - Artillery with Field Army , 1942, (WO Code 7659) - Camouflage Part VII - Anti-Aircraft Artillary. (WO Code 7660). The War Office , 15th November 1957.user manual, concealment in the field -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Payroll Office Machine - S.E.C.V
This machine was used by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme by office workers who worked in the payroll office.The State Electricity Commission of Victoria used the latest technology available for office equipment on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. This machine was used in the payroll office.Black metal table with machine on top. Electric motor with belt drive to machine which is situated under the rear left side of the table. Safety metal mesh protects the leather belt and is at the rear of the table. The operator faces the machine which has a tray on the left and is divided longitudinally into two and holds new shiny metal plates on each side. There is a brown bakelite wheel on the left and two printing wheels inside a myriad of moving parts that enable the metal plates to be embossed with payroll information i.e. "Gang No. etc. / Names / Pay No. / Rate type. This has to be checked out each time / Date"ULQ 11 10"state electricity commission of victoria. kiewa hydro electric scheme. payroll office. office work. payroll machine. office equipment -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Medical Equipment - X-ray Machine
This tall piece of equipment was used in the theatre room of the Tawonga District Hospital to move (by rolling it) to the bedside of the patient and then to adjust the large light over the area of operation as required by the surgeon.The Tawonga District Hospital's theatre room was well equipped with up to date technical equipment.Stainless steel metal tube attached to 4 legs of steel that spray out into a 'star' and have a roller coaster attached at their end. On the 5th end of the star a steel arm comes up and has a tray attached to its end. At the top of the cylinder is attached a cream metal opened ended cap with a wheel which has thick wire around it. Below this top and on the cylinder a cream metal arm comes out like a spanner, the end of which a large light could be fitted. This arm can be moved up and down the tube. This stand also has a control 'radiation control unit' that can be attached to it and to the power.medical equipment. operation. surgeon. tawonga district hospital. theatre room., x-ray, falls creek medical centre -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Bennett H. Brough, A treatise on Mine-Surveying, 1904
The author, Bennett H. Brough was an associate of theRoyal School of Mines, a member of the COuncil of the Institution of Mining Engineers, a fellow of the geological society and of the Institute of Chemistry, a member of the Mining Institute of Cornwall, and a former instructor of mine-surveying at the Royal School of MinesRed had covered book 372 pages - part of Griffin's Mining Series. Contents include general explanatinos of surveying, an historical sketch, mineral deposits, mining terms, measures of length, measurement distances, the chain, rods, steel bands, measuring wheel, Miner's Dial, Magnetic needle, Fixed needle, German Dial, theodolite, traversing underground. Surface-surveys. plotting the survey, calculation of area, leveling, Telescope, Setting out, Mine-Surveying Problems, Mine Plans, Photographic Surveying, examination Surveying. Illustrations include: Whitelaw's Dial (Fig 22), Theodolite of the American Type with Hoffman tripod head, (fig 37a)mining, surveying, miner's dial, chain, survey, theodolite, scientific instruments -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - HORSE DRAWN VEHICLE WITH MAN AND BOY, c.1908
Black and white photograph of four wheeled horse drawn vehicle. Adult male driver, boy standing near horse. Inscriptions: on front - hand written across top 'The early days of Tarax in Bendigo about 1908' Hand written across bottom 'Harry Laity (may be Tait) in wagon'. Painted on wagon 'Taraxale'. History of object: James Lerk 2000 - 'The original DELIVERY CART FOR George Pethard's soft drink firm which he commenced in Panton Street, Golden Square. The 'Taraxale' wagon belonged to Harry Laity (or Tait). Photographed c.1908. Photographed for Bendigo Advertiser 4.7.2000organization, business, taraxale -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - FARMHOUSE NEAR MT SUGARLOAF - SLAB HUT, c.1880
Sepia photograph. Slab hut with bark roof, verandah. One brick chimney, weatherboard skillion at L end. One male under verandah. One male in yard. One male mounted on horse. Barrels, wheelbarrow, four wheeled horse drawn vehicle under or near verandah. Inscriptions on front 'MP94', in red ballpoint ink '28'.On Back in grey lead 'Axedale family near Sugarloaf'.( near Fosterville ) On back in red ball point pen '28'. History of object: Previous Acc. No. 'MP 94'. An important photo of early settlers showing type and construction of farmhouse, type of farm implements and clothingBendigo Advertiserbuildings, residential, cottage -
Nillumbik Shire Council
Pottery (vase): Joan Armfield, Joan Armfield, Vessel - Iron Clay, c.1975
Vessel - Iron Clay, is a wheel thrown vase that curves upwards from a narrow base to form a wide, rounded shoulder before concluding at a short, delicate rim. In contrast to the unglazed, rough texture of the exterior surface, the entrance to the vessel is smooth and shiny due to a tea leaf dust glaze. This is a low alumina tenmoku glaze, containing magnesium oxide which is responsible for the dark yellow/green striations of speckling which are formed during the slow cooling process of a reduction firing. This patterning is intermittent and dispersed with a grey/green pebbled effect. The stoneware vessel is built from clay with a high percentage of iron. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - List, Keith Kings, "Rolling stock data of cars operated by the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board", 1950
Typed two page list - one foolscap and one quarto sheet, titled "Rolling stock data of cars operated by the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board", listing each class, car numbers, No. in Service, type, seat (Crush), trucks, wheel Truck centres, motors HP, Tare Tons, Controllers, Compressors and Length over bumpers. Carbon copy on plain paper. Extends to SW6 981, includes PCC 980. On the bottom of the quarto sheet has dated 20/12/48, revised 16/9/1950. Similar style to 5671, typed by Keith Kings, possibly from a MMTB data sheet.mmtb, tramcars, melbourne, lists -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Functional Object - Bogies - cable cars
Cable Tram bogies(wheel sets) from Sydney road. cable hauled bogie trailers - steel and cast iron components, with white metal bearings, cast steel wheels, cast frame, axle boxes, leaf springs, tie rods, axles - painted yellow - numbered 20.1- 18, 20.2 - 123 - cast letters on plate fixed to side of bogie. Wheels dated - need to be cleaned up to determine origin of manufacture details. Brake Rigging, removed except for support pins. Side support plates added by Preston Workshops. See original worksheet for measurements and sketches. See Mind the Curvetramways, trams, mto & co, mmtb, cable trams, bogie cable trailers, melbourne