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National Wool Museum
Farming Diary, Grazing and Farming Diary Referee and Recorder
Dark blue paper back book with gold letteringGrazing and Farming Diary Referee and Recorder July to June 1980 1981 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Ephemera - Folder of documents, Eltham Community Market Stallholders Association, The Eltham Craft & Produce Market: stall holders information, 1999-2014
The Eltham Community Art & Craft Market was a long-standing weekend market in the Eltham area, offering, at first, arts and crafts of many types, made by local residents. It expanded to include produce in later years. Initially run by the Eltham Community Market Stallholders Association Incorporated, it is now run by Diamond Valley Community Support. These documents were collected by a long time stallholder, Dawn Bennetts.GHS member Dawn Bennetts was a stall holder at this market and donated her memorabilia.Collection of documents, newsletters and photographs..eltham community market, diamond valley community support, markets, eltham community art and craft market -
Greensborough Historical Society
Memoirs, The Diary of John Spence, 20/02/1859
This document outlines a 3 month sea journey from England to Australia in 1859 on the sailing ship "Arabia".John Spence and his wife Jessie were pioneers of Victoria.An 11 page computer printed stapled document. It is double side printed in A4.Niljohn spence, jessie spence, mary spence, sailing ship arabia, immigration -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document - Thomas Coffey Letters of Administration 1898, 1899
Tait collection: item 17 of 62 These are the Letters of Administration for Thomas Coffey who died intestate in February 1898. He was formerly a settler from Corowa, New South Wales and latterly from Warrnambool and Colac. His real estate valued at £20 and his personal estate valued at £746 was granted to his widow, Margaret Coffey of Kirkstall. Thomas Coffey died in Colac at the age of 64 but no other information on him has been found.This document is of minor interest, being the Letters of Administration following the death of Thomas Coffey. He may have lived in Warrnambool for some time in the latter part of the 19th century. The document has been in the possession of Ernest Chambers, a lawyer with offices in Warrnambool, Port Fairy and Koroit at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The document has then been stored in the Kepler Street offices of successive law firms until it was located in the premises previously occupied by the firm of Mackay Taylor.This 1898-1899 document consists of three pages of parchment paper tied together with thin green cord and cropped at the top and bottom left hand corners of the document. There are two seals attached, one with red sealing wax from the Supreme Court of New South Wales and the other attached with green ribbon from the Supreme Court of the Colony of Victoria. The document material is handwritten in black ink. There are six stamps – three from New South Wales, one from Geelong and two are indecipherable. The document also has a blue stamp duty label attached (New South Wales, one per cent stamp duty). The document is in fair condition with one page with the writing fading and difficult to read. letters of administration, thomas coffey, tait collection -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document, List and index of legal papers
William and Ellen Goodall were pioneer settlers in Warrnambool, with one of the sons, Thomas (1852-1917), becoming a law clerk and accountant. It is not known for which legal firm Thomas Goodall worked but he handed in these Probate and Letters of Administration documents and the lists to George Sutherland Mackay at some unknown date (pre 1917). George Mackay (1850-1926) began a legal practice in Warrnambool in the 1890s and was established at 131 Kepler Street when he took J. McD. Taylor as a partner. George Mackay was a prominent Warrnambool resident, involved in civic affairs and the Presbyterian Church. The firm of Mackay, Taylor and Co. was a dominant one in Warrnambool until the 1990s. The list of Probate and Letters of Administration documents is of some minor importance as it provides an historical context for the location of the documents themselves, prior to acquisition by the Warrnambool and District Historical SocietyThese are two typed quarto-sized sheets of paper (typed on both sides) with lists of Probates and Letters of Administration from 1874 to 1909 handed to George S. Mackay, Warrnambool lawyer, from Thomas Goodall, Legal Clerk. Three on the lists are handwritten in red ink and one page is ruled with red lines. There are 65 items on the lists.william and ellen goodall, warrnambool -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document, Gauley contracts .1 & .2, C 1878
In 1858 a tramway was constructed to move goods between Warrnambool township and jetty on Lady Bay which was over a mile away The terminus was established on the southern side of Merri Street. and the track went around the edge of Lake Pertobe reserve. Large stores were also built near where the present railway station is situated to hold produce and carriages. These documents relate to contracts between Marion Gauley ,contractor of Warrnambool and the borough of Warrnambool for the operation of horse work with the tramway. John McDermid sadler,and William Stevens farmer of Russell's Creek are acting as surety for the contract.The tramway was an important part of Warrnambool's infrastructure and history and the documents also include names of local people. Of particular interest is the fact that the contract in this case was given to a woman which would have been a little uncommon at that time.001259.1 Pale blue lined paper with red lined outline.Hand written in black pen with names and some other words underlined in red. Two signatures on bottom right with red seal beside each. Witness signature below on left hand side. One page only 001259.2 Pale blue lined paper with red lined outline.Hand written in black pen with names and some other words underlined in red. Two signatures on bottom right with red seal beside each. Witness signature below on left hand side. Of the four pages of the document , only the first page is used. 001259.1 Signed Roady Carew and Moses Daly. Richard Daly is crossed out in the document and Marion Gauley is inserted in greylead. September 1878 001259.2 John McDermid saddler William Stevens, Marion Gauley. Ninth of December 1878. warrnambool, warrnambool tramway, marion gauley, john mcdermid, william stevens -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Drawing - Birney or X class, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Automatic brake operation, chart No. 3", c1920
Set of three documents regarding braking for the X class tram. 1 - Automatic Brake operation - chart 3 - showing pressure circuits in red along with notes about the system. 2 - Braking chart thought to be relevant to the X class tram 3 - calculations for above.Demonstrates an X class automatic brake operation system.Set of three documents - drawn on foolscap paper .trams, tramways, x class, brakes, braking -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Document (Item) - Research document, Craig Robson's Fairground Follies, 1904 Romani Vardo Showman's/Gypsy Wagon, 05-09-2022
A research document on the 1904 Romani Vardo wagon from The Marysville Museum in Marysville in Victoria.A research document on the 1904 Romani Vardo wagon from The Marysville Museum in Marysville in Victoria. Fred Sawyer was originally from London, but then later relocated to Sydney, Australia, and then to Marysville in Victoria where he established The Marysville Museum. The Romani Vardo wagon was housed in The Marysville Museum alongside a collection of horse-drawn vehicles, veteran, vintage, and classic vehicles, various machinery, and memorabilia.the marysville museum, marysville, victoria, burton type wagon, henry jones & son, gypsy, hawkers, gypsies, william spooner, artist, st george, dragon, peter ingram, gypsy museum, selbourne, england, colin king, fred sawyer -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARD - 14TH TRAINING BATTALION BAND, c1918 - 1919
Postcards relate to R.H. Baron's role in the 14th Training Battalion Band. They document various places where the band played. Part of the "Robert H. Baron" No. 3596 and Cooper Collections. See Cat No. 1981P for details of Baron's service.Twelve black and white and coloured postcards featuring views of various English towns. Some cards have handwritten letters and anecdotes on the back.1. Lichfield Cathedral, Lady Chapel. Handwritten on back in black ink: 'Letter to R.H. Baron's mother dated 29.1.18.' 2. Bone Street, Lichfield. Handwritten on back in black ink: 'Anecdote, signed, Bob.' 3. The Green, East Knoyle: Handwritten on back in black ink: Letter to R.H. Baron's mother! 4. Wyndham Memorial, East Knoyle. Handwritten on back in black ink: 'R.H. Baron 14 T.B. Band. 5. Woking, Inkerman Barracks. Handwritten on back in black ink: 'Letter to R.H. Baron's sister Elsie.' 6. Chertsey Road and Red House Hotel, Woking. Handwritten on back in black ink: 'I spent a few days here while I was on leave, Bob.' 7. View at Old Woking from Bridge. Handwritten on back in black ink. 'No. 3596, L/Corp R.H. Baron, 14 T.B. Band, 57 Battalion, Aust Imp. Forces, Hurdcott, England.' 8. York Road, Woking. Handwritten on back in black ink: 'Letter to R.H. Baron's mother dated 11.1.19.' 9. Thinking of you at GILLINGHAM. Handwritten on back in black ink: 'This is the place of our last trip with the band, Bob.' 10. Glastonbury Abbey. Handwritten on back in black ink. Letter signed Bob.' 11. Station Rd. Gillingham. Handwritten on back in black ink: 'Letter from R.H. Baron to his friend, Doris. Dated August 2nd (1918?).' 12. Newbury, Gillingham. Handwritten on back in black ink. 'Partial letter written by R.H. Baron.'robert h. baron, cooper collection, postcards, 14th training battalion band, 57th battalion, ww1 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - SLEEPING BAG, c. WWII
Probably WWII issue. The owner was VX106755 Andrew M. CLARK, Enlisted 15.7.1942, discharged 14.12.1945 serving in 2/4th Aust LAA Regt with the rank of Gunner.Khaki coloured , cotton sleeping bag. It is tapered at the foot end. It is sewn with square panels, approx. 17cm square. One side opens up for entry. It has three cotton straps to tie it up.Inside is written the letters “A.M.C”sleeping bag, wwii -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, RAAF, FRAMED, CWW2
Varnished timber frame with off white coloured mount with glass. Black & white photo of a military aircraft in flight with 2 crew visible in cockpit. Background of ground & small trees. On fuselage: “Dianne” & letters “NHL”photography - photographs, frame accessories, trades - carpentry, military history - air force -
Bendigo Military Museum
Headwear - SLOUCH HAT, FAYREFIELD, c.1969
Slouch hat, khaki, fur felt, light green puggaree, on side is brass Rising Sun badge with the wording: Australian Commonwealth Military Forces. There is no chin strap fitted.Inside brim are the letters “RSL”.uniforms - army, costume - male, headwear -
Greensborough Historical Society
Hook, Unknown, Rug hook, 1970s
These hooks were used to make 'hooked' rugs, usually as a craft or hobby. Popular in the 1970s.An example of craft tools from the mid to late 20th century.Metal hook with two-directional clip; varnished wooden handle.Letters scratched into handle "MITHI"rug hooks, rug hooking, crafts -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Watering Can, 1940's
Used by internees at Camp 3.Oval shaped metal watering can with removable rose spray head, 2 handles, 2 stays between the can and outlet to spray head. Black band around spout to help hold spray on. Handmade.Bulach. 3 letters illegiblewatering can, camp 3, metalwork, volker bulach -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Oban Stawell RSL, Stawell RSL with Palm Tree
Stawell R.S.L. Formerly "Oban" Private residence of a Mine Owner.Former mine owners residenceB/W photo Stawell R.S.L. after balconies removed taken from Scallon St. Sows front door and steps. Lattice fence to back yard. removed white with black lettersstawell houses -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Object, Bugle, WW2 ?
Bugle with lanyard and tassle.Letters "IR" inside a cog -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Memorabilia - Certificate and Medal, 16 January 1949
Royal Humane Society Certificates and Medals are not given lightly and these items have been treasured by the family since presentation in the 1940's. Donated to the Museum for safekeeping/display in July 2011Royal Humane Society certificate and medal presented to Thomas Warren - fisherman aged 43 from Queenscliff, in helping to rescue four men from drowning from the wreck of the yacht Merlan on the outer reef at Point Lonsdale on 16/01/1949Includes letters, telegrams of congratulationsroyal humane society of australasia, thomas warren, merlan, rescue -
Charlton RSL Sub Branch
Weapon - Shell fuse, Fuse from artillery shell, possibly Turkish
Heavy fuse for artillery shell. Believed to be TurkishArabic numerals and letters on item -
National Wool Museum
Trunk
Trunk belonged to Godfrey Hirst and was used in his travels between Australian and England. Godfrey Hirst's first trip to Australia was in 1885 and his last trip was in 1916. In this time Hirst was known to travel between Australia and England regularly on the lookout for the latest updates from England that he could bring to his factory in Geelong. The trunk was donated by Susan Wiffen (née Betts), the great granddaughter of Godfrey Hirst. Godfrey Hirst set up a successful woollen textile factory in Geelong in 1888. The factory stayed in operation until 1966. The company still bearing his name has since been purchased by various investment companies but continues to be the largest carpet manufacturer in Australia. Predominately black trunk with two wooden bands around the sides of the trunk and five across the top (lid). The lid is slightly curved and contains white printed lettering GODFREY HIRST. The trunk also contains small wheel underneath locked for pushing the trunk sideways only. The trunk contains two leather handles on either side. Internally, the trunk contains three levels of storage with baskets stackable on top of one another. The baskets are finished in a white and brown striped fabric which has red taped edging for additional strength. The top layer of baskets also has brown leather latches in order to keep the basket lids shut. The layered levels of storage are synonymous of Saratoga style trunk.Printed. Letters: Godfrey Hirstgodfrey hirst -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Australia Post, White Ensign 1939 - 1945: The Navy Goes to War, 1993
Documents the roles of various classes of RAN & Merchant Navy ships during World War IIBook, blue illustrated hard cover. Title in blue & purple letters. No dust cover. Illustrated end papers. Colour & black & white illustrations. 40 pages with cut edges.Opposite title page: Donated by Marg Andreabooks, military, navy -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document, Hugh Waldron, "History of Kew Depot", 21/6/2024
Digital document - "History of Kew Depot" by Hugh Waldron from the establishment of tramways in the area including steam tramways, horse tramways, background history to tramways, cable trams, building of the depot by the PMTT in 1915, operation by the MMTB, events, people, incidents, through to July 2017. Includes a bio of the author on page 54. Updated to 21/6/2024.Yields information about the history of Kew Depot and its relationship with Melbourne tramways.Digital document - 54 A4 pagestramways, crews, depots, kew depot, history, hugh waldron -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LETTERS TO 'JOHN SMITH' BY L F GIBLIN, 1930
Document. Ten letters printed in booklet form by L.F.Giblin (Prof. of Economics, Melbourne Uni.) to the fictional John Smith about the economic situation in Australia in 1930. Published in the Herald & Weekly Times Ltd. 24 page booklet.Herald & Weekly Timesdocument, newspaper, economics, l.f. giblin, herald & weekly times, economics, john smith -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Functional Object - Rubber Stamp, Andrew Cook, "Ballarat Tramways", c1975
Rubber stamp and wood stamp holder for stamping the words "Ballarat Tramways" on letters and other documents. Consists of red painted wood stamp holder and black plastic handle with black "drawing pin" to indicate the top of the stamp. trams, tramways, btps, letters, btm -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTERS & ENVELOPES, C.1918
The letters are written by Alfred G Ferris AIF to his Mother in Terrick Terrick , refer cat No 4183.3P for his service details..1) Envelope, “YMCA”, khaki colour, Field PO stamp dated Aug 27 1918, passed by censor stamp, addressed to in purple. .4) Envelope, plain, rectangular shape, greenish colour, Field PO stamp dated Aug 27 1918, passed by censor stamp, addressed to in purple pencil. .2).3) Letters, “YMCA” letterhead, ruled lines, hand written in pencil, .2) is dated..2) “France 26th Aug 1918”letters, envelopes, ymca -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Building Contract, Victorian Co-Operative Housing Societies, 27 Good Governs Street, 1960
Original buisling Specification, land purchase and Board of Works documents for the house at 27 Good Governs Street, Mitcham for John Kift in 1960.Original Specification documents for the erection of a house at 27 Good Governs Street, Mitcham for John Kift in 1960.non-fictionOriginal buisling Specification, land purchase and Board of Works documents for the house at 27 Good Governs Street, Mitcham for John Kift in 1960.good governs street mitcham no 27, kift john -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), "Introduction of bus services after 8 pm and on weekends", Jan 1993
Document or memo from the Director of Passenger Services Division to staff regarding the announcement by the Minister for Public Transport Alan Brown about the introduction of bus services to replace tram services on some routes after 8 pm. This caused considerable concern and industrial issues. Dated 6/1/1993. See also items 3049, 3052 (closure of route 82), and 5498.Yields information the 1993 proposal to replace trams with buses on some routes in the evening and weekends.Document or memo - single A4 sheetptc, tramways, buses, bus replacement, tram replacement, closure -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (item) - A.P. 2062A 2062C 2062F Pilot's and Flight Engineer's Notes Lancaster Mark 1 - Four Merlin XX 22 or 24 Engines Mark III & X - Four Merlin 28 38 or 224 Engines
"F/O E. TURNER" is handwritten on the document coveravro lancaster -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Periodical, Australian National University Department of Pacific and Southeast Asian History, Aboriginal history, 1989
b&w photographs, maps, charts, document reproductions -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Periodical, Australian National University Department of Pacific and Southeast Asian History, Aboriginal history : Aborigines in the services, 1992
maps, charts, b&w photographs, document reproductions -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Periodical, Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Victorian historical journal, 2010
maps, tables, b&w photographs, document reproductions