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Kew Historical Society Inc
Certificate - Framed Testimonial, Royal Industry Lodge No. 4831, Port Phillip District
The Port Phillip District Branch of the Manchester Unity I.O.O.F. in Victoria was registered on 5 September 1857.A framed commemorative certificate presented to Mary L. Cranston in recognition of her services to the Port Phillip District Branch of the Manchester Unity Independent Order of Oddfellows (MUIOOF). In addition to the photograph of the recipient, six other photographs of officers of the lodge are included. The imagery of the certificate references western art and Christian symbolism, as well as obligatory references to labour and learning. Mary Cranston is pictured centre front."Royal Industry Lodge No.4831, Port Phillip District M.U.I.O.O.F., Presented to Sister Mary L. Cranston for services rendered.m.u.i.o.o.f, muioof, lodge, oddfellows,, royal industry lodge, mary cranston, mary l. cranston, a.h. nitz, e. bloxham, a. newbegin, f.p. brown, e. jones, j.n. trawin, howard brown, eden studios, friendly society, port phillip, dove, loyal industry lodge no.4831, calligraphy, illumination -
Orbost & District Historical Society
magazine, The Argus and Australasian Coronation Souvenir 24 May 1937, 24 May 1937
The Argus was a morning daily newspaper in Melbourne that was established in 1846 and closed in 1957 and was considered to be the general Australian newspaper of record for this period. Widely known as a conservative newspaper for most of its history. George VI became King after his brother, King Edward VIII, abdicated in 1936. The coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth as King and Queen of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth and as Emperor and Empress of India took place at Westminster Abbey, London, on 12 May 1937. King George ascended the throne upon the abdication of his brother, King Edward VIII, on 10 December 1936, three days before his 41st birthday. Edward's coronation had been planned for 12 May 1937 and it was decided to continue with his brother and sister-in-law's coronation on the same date. This newspaper provides a detailed pictorial representation of the coronation of King George V1 in London on 12 May, 1937. The commonwealth countries, including Australia joined in the celebration. Saving an item dedicated to the royal family is typical of the general feeling of respect and admiration felt by the rural communities towards the British Royal Family.A special edition souvenir newspaper which is a forty page pictorial commemorating the Coronation of King George VI. It is titled "THE ARGUS and AUSTRALIAN CORONATION SOUVENIR". On the front cover is a coloured painting /print of a horse parade/procession with banners printed by "ROWED". In the bottom right corner is the cost - 1/-. It contains a complete record of the ceremonies as well as large portrait photos of the royal family designed for framing. argus-newspaper george-v1 coronation -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, Thematic Environmental History, 2001
This booklet was prepared for the East Gippsland Shire Council in August 2001.A Thematic Environmental History identifies how key patterns of development have influenced the culture of the area and the natural and built environment. The document is not a social history but usually provides the context for future heritage studies and assessments and would provide input to the preparation of a Heritage Action Plan. This booklet prepared for the East Gippsland Shire councilA spiral bound book of 75 pp, titled Thematic Environmental History, prepared by Meredith Fletcher and Linda Kennett for the Centre for Gippsland Studies, Monash University, Gippsland Campus. On the front cover is a black and white drawing of a paddle steamer towing a barge along a river. It contains information on the discovery, settlement and land usage of East Gippsland as well as the development of transport, communication and cultural institutions. Copywright held by East Gippsland Shire Council and Department of Infrastructureenvironmental-study-east-gippsland -
Stanley Athenaeum & Public Room
Furniture - Safe, Metal Safe
Historical - well used - heavy metal. Inside strongly reinforced - lockable - fluted front handle. One smaller top section. Large bottom section .Ornamented front in central area. BRANX- comb springs in the locks. WAs commonly used as a bank safe & the railways used them in 1880's (from Chris Daniels) Originally green, handle is brass which would clean up. -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative, Geoff Grant, 19/06/1955 12:00:00 AM
Negative No. N318 and black and white print made by a laser printer (stored in folder ) of W6 988 in Nicholson St. Melbourne with W7 1003 (assumed) turning from Spring into Bourke St. Also has a bus in the background as well. Date of photograph 19/6/1955. Windsor Hotel and Princess Theatre in background. Negative scanned hi res and imaged updated 21/5/2020.trams, tramways, melbourne, nicholson st, bourke st., spring st., tram w7 1003 tram w6 988 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, Australian Railway Historical Society (ARHS), ARHS Tramway Tour to Ballarat and Haddon o, Nov. 2006
Facsimile of a dual currency or decimal conversion tram ticket, produced on about 100gsm paper, for the ARHS Tramway Tour to Ballarat and Haddon on 2/12/2006. Has an reproduction of an 8c/10d tram ticket in green ink with number A502222. Printed on the rear of the ticket are details of the tour, date and that it is a facsimile of a 1966/67 dual currency ticket. Has initial "PJC" on rear as well.trams, tramways, tickets, arhs, tours, haddon, decimal conversion -
Mont De Lancey
Furniture - Mothering Chair
Beryl SebireA dark brown wooden chair with a decorative carved back support at the top with four turned spindles for more support as well as two extra carved rails near the bottom. The seat has a pastel coloured covered embroidered cushion connected to the base of the seat. There is braid around the edge of the cushion attached by upholstery pins or studs. The chair has four decorative legs and no arm rests.chairs, mothering chair, furniture -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Australian Tesselated Tile Co - Works
Black and white photo of Australian Tesselated Tile Co. Works c1940. Situated on south side of railway line. Founded 1885- ceased operation 1965. Certainly not Mitcham's most favourable aspect but key to its early development. Residents of the time can well remember vast quantities of black smoke when the kilns were fired up on Monday morning for the week's production.australian tesselated tile co. pty ltd -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "From horse-buses to Trams and back to buses?", 24/08/1968 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the public transport methods in Ballarat from horse cabs, buses, trams and electric trams.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, Sat. 24/8/1968, Saturday Magazine, titled "From horse-buses to Trams and back to buses?". Written by K. Mackenzie, looks at the history of public transport in Ballarat, the construction of the horse trams, electric trams and possible conversion back to buses. Has three well known photos of horse trams and a horse drawn, two wheeler cab.horse trams, buses, esco, sec -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, 1960's
Yields information about the appearance of two trams at View Point junction during the early 1960's.Digital images scanned from 35mm slides, possibly a copy slide obtained by John Theodore from the BTPS Sales of tram 32 and 27? at View Point - Wendouree Parade and Macarthur St. No. 32 has a electric cook and Castrol roof adverts and 27 a cooking roof advert as well. On the right hand side is the shelter a the tram stop. Photo taken early 1960's.trams, tramways, view point, wendouree parade, macarthur st, tram 32, tram 27? -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Container - Small Wood Drawer
"Sena" is the medieval Latin and archaic spelling of "senna", which is used most often to treat constipation or to clear out a patients bowels before a medical procedure.The left one of two marching small sized wood drawers. Each drawer features one sliding lid on their top face which has a corresponding paper label depending on its contents as well as a small semi-circle notch, these lids slide vertically in one direction. These drawers are found in the front storage location of the parent item and bellow a row of medium sized drawers.Sena.volum collection -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Container - Small Wood Drawer
Rochelle salts, or potassium sodium tartrate, are a type of tartaric acid which was used medically as a laxative similar to sena and tartar Emetic.The right one of two marching small sized wood drawers. Each drawer features one sliding lid on their top face which has a corresponding paper label depending on its contents as well as a small semi-circle notch, these lids slide vertically in one direction. These drawers are found in the front storage location of the parent item and bellow a row of medium sized drawers.Rochelle Saltsvolum collection, medicine -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Administrative record, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Electric Tram Driver's Certificate", c2019
Photocopy of a MMTB "Electric Tram Driver's Certificate" and certifying that K. Tierney has passed the Board's Examination for a Tram Driver. Dated 8/6/1976, given No. 8596, signed by J. Fuller as Instructor and RC Drummond as Traffic Manager. Signed on the left margin by K. Tierney, No. 271. Form No. 3/232. Copy trimmed to actual size and 2nd A4 copy held as well.trams, tramways, drivers, certificates, mmtb, forms -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White photograph, 11/01/1925 12:00:00 AM
Black and white photograph of MMTB B class No. 23 taken from a front verandah on its first trip at the corner of High St and Woodlands Ave 11-1-25 on the return trip from Burke Road to Kew Depot. A young lady is standing by the front fence. The tram is well loaded with passengers and possibly the conductor standing in the rear section of the tram, revelling at speed.On rear in ink "MMTB No. 23 taken from a front verandah on its first trip at the corner of High St and Woodlands Ave 11-1-25 on the return trip from Burke Road to Kew Depot."trams, tramways, high st kew, b class, opening, tram 23, mmtb -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Photograph/s, Carolyn Dean, 17/05/1992 12:00:00 AM
Colour photo of Horse Tram No. 1 during reconstruction, out the back of the depot on 17.5.1992. Both stairs have been fitted, painting well underway, and first of the top deck handrails on the north side have been fitted. These handrail uprights were formed from materials donated by the TMSV, who obtained them from a Beaumaris Horse Tram body. On Fujicolour paper.On rear "167.4 17.5.1992, Carolyn Dean Photo" in blue ink, and "92ARPT" in purple Texta.horse tram no. 1, tramcars, reconstruction, btps, tram 1 -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Letter - Accommodation During Victorian Alpine Championships, 16.08.1962
Bob (Herman) Hymans (a former member of the Royal Netherlands Navy) was born in Bloemendaal, Holland on 30th September 1922. During World War II he fought against the Japanese in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) and was imprisoned in Changi and on the Burma Railway. After gaining qualifications as a Ski Instructor, Bob arrived in Falls Creek in July 1950. Working as an Instructor and Supervisor at Bogong Lodge, Bob decided his future was in accommodation. He was successful in negotiating an indenture for land from the State Electricity Commission (SEC). It took Bob two years to build his Grand Coeur Chalet but, tragically, it was burned down in August 1961. Bob also built the first Chairlift in Australia. This was a single chairlift and the structure was built from wooden electricity poles. He was constantly full of new ideas and proposals for the village. Bob Hymans die on 7th July 2007. This Collection of documents and letters tells the story of Bob's endeavours to develop Falls Creek into the ski village it is today.This letter is significant because it documents developments made or endorsed by the Falls Creek Tourist Area Management Committee.A letter from the Falls Creek Tourist Area Management Committee to all Licensees requesting support in an attempt to gain the right to stage the Victorian Alpine Championships in August 1963. In order to be successful an assurance of adequate availability of accommodation was needed. Licensees were asked to indicate how much accommodation they would have available as well as the number of persons they would have available to assist in the running of the event.falls creek tourist area management committee, falls creek administration, falls creek accommodation, ski championships -
Mont De Lancey
Book, Hugh Anderson, Ringwood Place of Many Eagles - A Bicentennial History, 1988
From the back cover - 'The history of the City of Ringwood was published in 1974, but this book has not been available for a decade. This edition is a completely revised, extended, fully referenced and illustrated history for 1988.'A hardcover book with the title: Ringwood Place of Many Eagles, A Bicentennial History. The front cover has a photograph by Hugh McCall of the clock tower in Ringwood. The front and back endpapers depict the main street of Ringwood looking east and west. The contents of the book shows in-depth detailed history along with black and white photographs.There are four appendixes at the back as well as a Select Bibliography and Index. Pp 282.non-fictionFrom the back cover - 'The history of the City of Ringwood was published in 1974, but this book has not been available for a decade. This edition is a completely revised, extended, fully referenced and illustrated history for 1988.'history of ringwood, victorian history, local history -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1/11/1930 12:00:00 AM
Also a second photograph of a visitor at rig taken in 1930 04906.1 11 x 7 cmBlack and white photograph of burning off gas at mid-west oil well at night crowd watching identified are Mr K Lyne Geologist in charge in white shirt, Mr H Dod SA Oil supervisor in white helmet Charles Downward, Dave Bilsoin, Don Campbell, Jim Kennedy, Don Ricardo, Bill Hopgood, Gladys Beyer Lakes Entrance Victoriaoil and gas industry -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - KELLY AND ALLSOP COLLECTION: THE BANK OF AUSTRALASIA, BENDIGO, CHEQUES
Document. KELLY & ALLSOP COLLECTION. 2 off cheques drawn on The Bank of Australasia, Bendigo. [a] Cheque No. A133,851 dated 20 April 1894. Ten Pounds five shillings payable to 'Self' and signed by Alfred Cothers.(?) [b] Cheque No. A180,585 Dated 29 March 1897. Fifteen Pounds ten shillings payable to 'Self' and signed by Bridget Wells. Cheques printed by Sands & McDougall Ltd.Bank of Australasiabusiness, stockbroker, kelly & allsop, kelly & allsop collection, the bank of australasia, cheque, alfred cothers, bridget wells -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative, Wal Jack, 20-4-1945?
Black and white negative, by Wal Jack, of S Class No.155 in Droop St at or near White St, Tram has the "Special E" destination indicating it was on an Explosive Factory working and is well loaded with passengers - inbound to the Footscray Station. Note there is an X2 class car ahead of it. Photo not dated in Wal Jack album. Could be the same date as Reg Item 5446 - 20-4-1945.trams, tramways, droop st, footscray, world war 2, special e, s class, tram 155, mmtb, x2 class. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: WM RAE CRUSHING WORKS
Sketch of a crushing works. Printed underneath is: Wm. Rae's Crushing Works, Happy Valley, Bendigo. Written on the back is: Happy Valley Rd. South side below Wells St. Picture shows a crushing works building with a tall chimney and some smaller outbuildings. On the hill in the background are poppet legs, other mine structures and some trees. There are heaps of mullock and in the foreground are a number of people.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - wm rae crushing works, george ellis -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. THE GOLD LICENCE, c1850s
Diggers & Mining. The gold licence. The Government Camp. As well as government escorts, there were a few private gold escort companies operating in the early 1850s. One of them carried gold from the Ovens diggings to Sydney. In 1852, the South Australian government established a gold escort service between Mount Alexander and Adelaide. Why? Markings: 25 994.LIF. 4. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - KANGAROO FLAT PRIMARY SCHOOL & FIRE BRIGADE CENTENARY
Red covered two volumes of Centenary book 'Hop From 1873 to 1973' published for Kangaroo Flat Primary School and Fire Brigade March 23rd, 24th, 25th, 1973. Silver coloured kangaroo featured on front cover. Forty-eight pages enclose program for back-to and history of both organisations. Numerous photos of former teachers, students as well as fire brigade participants.bendigo, institutions, kangaroo flat school & fire brigade -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Tool - HARRIS COLLECTION: NUTCRACKER
Cast iron nutcracker. The item is approx 20.5 cm in length, 11.5 height and 7 cm width. The base and the handle are decorated in a flowery design. On the inside of the handle the number 264 is stamped and on the base very faintly the letters J F Y Co. The item has some rust and looks well used, but otherwise is in very good condition. From George Harris estate.domestic equipment, food consumption, nut cracker -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - VICTORIA HILL - RUBBISH DUMPERS AT VICTORIA HILL
Newspaper article from the Bendigo Advertiser dated 8/5/68. Article mentions that the City Council has decided to prosecute people who illegally dump rubbish in an area bounded by Eaglehawk Marong and Happy Valley Roads and Wells Street. Rubbish had been dumped there despite the prohibiting signs. Numerous notices have been served on the people responsible for dumping the rubbish.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, victoria hill, victoria hill, rubbish dumpers at victoria hill, bendigo advertiser 8/5/68, bendigo city council, mr k j shearn -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - ELMA WINSLADE WELLS COLLECTION: PHOTO OF AUNTIE SHAPLAND
A small black and white photograph of Auntie Shapland. A relative of Elma Winslade Wells. She is standing next to chair her hands resting on a cushion, she is wearing a patterned dress with white collar and a white cap. On the back in pen Auntie Shapland (your father's first cousin) and the logo of T. C. Turner, 10 Barnsbury Park and 17 Upper Street, Islington, London.person, individual, auntie shapland -
National Wool Museum
Textile - Quilt, Mrs Eileen Pattle, Old Harry's Wagga, 1942-50
This traditional wagga blanket was made by Mrs Eileen Pattle between 1942 and 1950. The wagga was used as everyday bedding, as Eileen and her husband had very few possessions. They boarded with a man who they called “Old Harry” in Footscray. Old Harry had recently lost his wife and looked after the young couple well. They could stay with him and use his house as their own, and all that Old Harry asked for in return was for Eileen to cook him one good meal a day. The blanket was given to Mrs Beverley (Bev) Maguire, the daughter of Eileen, when she and her husband went camping one winter. Her husband was a “mad” fisherman and on one trip on which Bev joined him, her father offered the couple his old tent, that had a wall missing, and the wagga. The wagga was much appreciated as when the couple woke in the countryside, it was freezing, and they could see snow through the missing tent wall. From then on, the tent and the wagga were theirs. The wagga saw many more camping trips until the arrival of Bev’s “lovely new lightweight and down filled sleeping bag”. The wagga was made with a “make do, waste not, want not” attitude. The wagga started as an army issued blanket. The front layer has clothing and panels of mismatched material which has been added to over time. This includes an overcoat, two knitted garments, a panel from a skirt, and a panel from Old Harry’s Trousers. It also includes a man’s sleeveless knitted vest, and a knitted pram blanket. This is all stitched together with string, and the odd button. Bev said she would love to unpick the quilt to see what else is hiding inside but has resisted the urge to do so. All these layers have made the blanket incredibly warm, and heavy. The wagga has been within Bev’s family since creation and comes into the National Wool Museum Collection after serving the family well. It was used to keep everyone warm when not camping over many a winter’s night. Beverley is now getting on in years and donated the Wagga to the National Wool Museum in 2021. Her family referred to the wagga as a “collection of rags”, indicating to her that they did not wish to inherit the blanket. The wagga started as an army issue blanket. It has been made by stitching the khaki army blanket onto a hessian rear. The front layer has clothing and panels of mismatched material. This includes an overcoat, two knitted garments, a panel from a skirt, and a panel from Old Harry’s Trousers. It also includes a man’s sleeveless knitted vest, and a knitted pram blanket. This is all stitched together with string, and the odd button. It is thought that other materials are hiding within the layers of this wagga, however, uncovering these layers would involve unpicking the quilt. The wagga is 1360 x 1880mm, sized to suit a double bed. It is a heavy blanket, originating from all its panels of mismatched reused clothing. The wagga is well worn but has lasted almost 80 years. It has holes that have been lovingly re-stitched.wagga, quilt, upcycle -
Mont De Lancey
Card - Postcards, early 1900's
Greeting cards sent during WW1 - 1917, 1918. Owned and sent by R.T. Mitchell to his daughter Anne.Three silk embroidered postcards, sent from France during World War 1, from R.J. Mitchell to his daughter Anne. There are also two black and white postcards.1. Handwritten in grey pencil on the back of the Forget-Me-not card: 31/5/1917 'Dear Anne I got a letter from you a few days ago and am glad to know you are well and got plenty of work to do. How is school getting on, do you still want to be a teacher well if you do mind you are a good one. Your loving fatherr. 2. X-mas wishes: France 5th 1918. Dear Annie Received your birthday thank you very much How are you getting on with your scholarship. Hope you have a very happy christmas Lots of love your affe father R.J.Mitchell 3. handwritten in grey pencil on the back of the Happy Christmas card 'Somewhere in Belgium Oct 15th, 1917 Dear Anne Received your letter of July 3rd. Am sorry pearl has ben so bad, hope she is alright again now. Well I am keeping quite well we are having plenty of rain although it is fine today. Hope you have a veery merry Christmas Loads of love Your affec father R J Mitchell'. 4. Carte Postale - Postcard 5/1918postcards, greeting cards -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Containers, metal cylindar 'Benzedrine ' inhaler, mid 20thC
An Inhaler helps to ease breathing and provides relief from a stuffy nose caused by colds and allergies. An empty metal cylinder with screw top containing ‘Benzedrine’ inhalation’BENZEDRINE’./ BRAND / INHALER / FOR RELIEVING NASAL CONGESTION / Each tube is packed with /……… / Remove both ends , insert tapered /end well into nostril / …….. Effectiveness gradually decreases / with use / ….Distributed by / MENLEY&JAMES (Col) LTD / NORTH SYDNEY N.S.W. / For Smith, Kline & French Laboratories pharmacy, medicines, asthma inhalers, respiratory diseases, early settlers, market gardeners, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, benzedrine, sydney, new south wales, menley & james (col) ltd., smith, kline & french pty ltd -
Emerging Writers' Festival
2004 Festival Program, The Melbourne Emerging Writers' Festival 2004 Program
The first Emerging Writers’ Festival was held at the Victoria Hotel in Little Collins Street in January, 2004. The inaugural festival developed out of Express Media's Make It Up zine fair. It brought together the offerings of 68 writers from across Australia in a two-day series of panels, readings, performances and workshops. Express Media ‘s Artistic Director Richard Watts was the driving force behind the ground breaking initiative that was to become the Emerging Writers’ Festival. It was clear to him through the success and the demand of the Make It Up zine fair, which had its origins in 2000, that writing and writers were in the process of radical change and needed a new environment to grow. In response, Express Media formed a partnership with the Victorian Writers’ Centre and held the first Emerging Writers’ Festival with the tagline, the best Australian writers you haven’t heard of yet. The beginnings were humble but the foundations strong. In those early years the festival found its feet, its independence and a loyal and passionate audience.An eight page, stapled program for the 2004 Emerging Writers' Festival printed in black, white and three shades of orange."Featuring the best Australian writers / you haven't heard of (yet) including new, young and / emerging poets, zinesters, short story / writers, spoken word performers, novelists, / screenplay writers / and playwrights, and a range of panels, / readings, workshops as well as an / independent publishers' trade fair."2004 emerging writers' festival, richard watts, express media, literary programming, the wheeler centre, emerging writers', literary, festival, melbourne