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Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Clare Gervasoni, Ginger in the Ballarat School of Mines Gardens, 23/04/2020
The Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens were established in 1879, and are situated at the rear of the current administration building. The gardens enabled the students to sit for examinations for registration by the Pharmacy Board of Victoria. An important aspect of this course was the study of Materia Medica, or botanical materials used for medicinal purposes.Colour photograph of ginger in the botanical garden sat the back of the Ballarat School of Mines Administration Building.smb botanical gardens, botanical gardens, smb, ballarat school of mines, school of mines ballarat, ballarat, photograph, ginger -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Clare Gervasoni, Norfolk Island Pine in the Ballarat School of Mines Gardens, 23/04/2020
The Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens were established in 1879, and are situated at the rear of the current administration building. The gardens enabled the students to sit for examinations for registration by the Pharmacy Board of Victoria. An important aspect of this course was the study of Materia Medica, or botanical materials used for medicinal purposes.Colour photograph of a norfolk island pine in the botanical garden sat the back of the Ballarat School of Mines Administration Building.smb botanical gardens, botanical gardens, smb, ballarat school of mines, school of mines ballarat, ballarat, photograph, norfolk island pine, alfred mica smith -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Clare Gervasoni, Ballarat School of Mines Gardens with Palm Tree, 04/11/2019
The Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens were established in 1879, and are situated at the rear of the current administration building. The gardens enabled the students to sit for examinations for registration by the Pharmacy Board of Victoria. An important aspect of this course was the study of Materia Medica, or botanical materials used for medicinal purposes.Colour photograph of a palm tree in the botanical garden sat the back of the Ballarat School of Mines Administration Building.smb botanical gardens, botanical gardens, smb, ballarat school of mines, school of mines ballarat, ballarat, photograph, palm tree -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Clare Gervasoni, Ginger in the Ballarat School of Mines Gardens, 26/03/2017
The Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens were established in 1879, and are situated at the rear of the current administration building. The gardens enabled the students to sit for examinations for registration by the Pharmacy Board of Victoria. An important aspect of this course was the study of Materia Medica, or botanical materials used for medicinal purposes.Colour photograph of ginger in the botanical garden sat the back of the Ballarat School of Mines Administration Building.smb botanical gardens, botanical gardens, smb, ballarat school of mines, school of mines ballarat, ballarat, photograph, ginger -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Clare Gervasoni, Pomegranite in the Ballarat School of Mines Gardens, 26/03/2017
The Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens were established in 1879, and are situated at the rear of the current administration building. The gardens enabled the students to sit for examinations for registration by the Pharmacy Board of Victoria. An important aspect of this course was the study of Materia Medica, or botanical materials used for medicinal purposes.Colour photograph of a pomegranite in the Pomegranite tree in the Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens.smb botanical gardens, botanical gardens, smb, ballarat school of mines, school of mines ballarat, ballarat, photograph, pomegranite -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, Silver Birch in the Ballarat School of Mines Gardens
The Ballarat School of Mines Botanical Gardens were established in 1879, and are situated at the rear of the current administration building. The gardens enabled the students to sit for examinations for registration by the Pharmacy Board of Victoria. An important aspect of this course was the study of Materia Medica, or botanical materials used for medicinal purposes.Black and white photograph of the garden at the back of the Ballarat School of Mines Administration Building. In central position is a Silver Birch.smb botanical gardens, botanical gardens, smb, ballarat school of mines, school of mines ballarat, ballarat, photograph -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Image, Scene in the Ballarat Zoological Gardens, c1923
In 1923 the Ballarat Zoo was open 2-5pm daily and 10-5 on Saturday. The entrance fee was 3 pence. When Ballarat pioneer citizen, Ben Jahan, died he left his fortune of nearly 11,000 pounds to the City of Ballarat for the purpose of establishing a zoo.Black and white image of the Ballarat zoo which was situated in the north-west corner of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens Reserve.ballarat zoo, ballarat zoological gardens, ballarat botanical gardens, ben jahn, parks and gardens -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Papers - The Tobacco Industry
Tobacco in the Kiewa Valley. Tobacco was grown in Victoria for many years but the main areas (from the 1960s) included the Upper Kiewa River Valley where areas were suited. A Tobacco Research Station was established in Myrtleford, the geographical centre of the North Eastern tobacco growing area.Tobacco was grown successfully in the Kiewa Valley1. Leaflets x2 Green paper - 'The Tobacco Plant' Prepared by The Tobacco Growers of Victoira Limited in consultation with the Dept. of Agriculture Tobacco Research Station, Ovens. 1980s 2. papers yellowed and printed on both sides. - 'The Golden Leaf - The story of the tobacco leaf. Prepared by the Tobacco Growers of Victoria Ltd.' 1980stobacco, kiewa valley, agricultural farming -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photographs, 1990s
Peter Nixon appears to be handing over keys to a van designed for the Country Education Project. Stan Morrison and Keith Knight are also in the photographs. The Country Education Project Inc was established in 1994 as a non-profit community organisation to represent and support improvements for rural and remote education.These photographs are associated with adult education i Orbost.Two black / white photographs related to Adult Learning. The photograph is of people standing in front of a van which has "Country Education Project" printed on the side.country-education-project adult-education-orbost -
Greensborough Historical Society
Sticker, Watsonia RSL: 50th Anniversary 1952-2002, 1952-2002
Watsonia Returned and Services League was established in 1952 in a then outer suburb of Melbourne subdivided for war service homes and lacking in most community facilities. Watsonia RSL was incorporated in 1998; and celebrated it's 50th Anniversary as one of Victoria's foremost clubs. This sticker commemorates this event in 2002. Dark blue sticker with yellow and white text and logo (?) in yellow Watsonia RSL 50th Anniversary 1952-2002sticker, watsionia, watsonia rsl, rsl, anniversary, 50th anniversary -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Certificate, Country Fire Authority J T Sizeland, 1977
This is a certificate awarded to John Sizeland of Banyan Street Warrnambool s membership of the Warrnambool Urban Fire Brigade. Mr. Sizeland joined the C.F.A. in 1945 and retired at the compulsory age of 65 in 1977 after over 37 years membership.. The Warrnambool Fire Brigade was established in 1863.This certificate is of interest as it records the work of a prominent fireman in Warrnambool in the 20th century.A sheet of white card featuring a black printing, photocopied hand signatures and a title in an ornamental scroll, a title and a logo of the Country Fire Authority.Country Fire Authority John T. Sizeland john t sizeland -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Kangaroo Ground Pony Club, Kangaroo Ground Horse and Pony Club - the first 40 years, 2007
Kangaroo Ground Pony Club aims are to encourage young people to ride and to learn to enjoy all approved types of sport connected with horses and riding. This book includes details of the history, established in 1964 and the dedicated and enthusiastic families involved in the fundraising, building and events run by the club.kangaroo ground, pong club, horses -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Folder, Ena Jarvis, 1983-2004
Ena Sophia Jarvis, nee Morant 1914-2004 migrated with her family from England and arrived in Eltham about 1938. Ena helped establish Eltham's first kindergarten and worked as an assistant and volunteer at Eltham Pre School for many years through to the early 1990s.Folder of brief biography, newspaper clippings and funeral readings ena jarvis, morant family, eltham pre school -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Identity Card, Document, 1940s
This is an identity card from World War Two. In Australia every civilian person had to have an identity card during that time. These cards were established by the Federal Government in 1939 and continued until 1952. This identity card was issued to a member of the Stasinowsky family living in Warrnambool. This item is retained as an example of an Australian World War Two identity card. This is a buff-coloured card with black printing, handwriting and a stamp. It is enclosed in a cardboard envelope with a clear cellophane front.Identity Cardidentity cards, world war two, history of warrnambool -
Westbourne Grammar Heritage Collection
Sign - Westbourne Sign in Glass, c. 1980's
In the early days of the establishing the new secondary campus many of the school signs were handmade, often by staff member Frank Scambler, but also by dedicated parents and friends of the school. This sign is representative of the 'handmade' nature of school signage during the early establishment of the Westbourne Truganina campus.Glass panel with the front painted with blue background and "WESTBOURNE" hand painted in yellow. A thin gold film has been adhered to the top and bottom edges. The reverse is spray painted in yellow and blue and a piece of masking tape containing inscriptions is adhered to the middle.On the masking tape on the reverse, "AZURE/ BLUE/ 2 OFF. -
Williamstown Historical Society Inc
Imperial brass weights, 1859
Williamstown formed as a Municipal Government in 1856 and applied to the Victorian Government for a set of standard weights that would ensure all businesses etc would weigh their goods correctly. They arrived in Williamstown and were used from 1860 until 1966 when decimalisation was established in Australia. TThese weights were the first of their kind to be acquired in Victoria.15 round brass Imperial standard weights in 3 timber cases, weights weighing 1/2oz to 56lbs. Numbers 1 to 11 with rounded knobs and largest 4 (12 to 15) with rounded handles. 12 smallest in timber case, next 2 weights in timber case & largest in timber case.13 have Potter London engraved, also stamped are various verification dates. weights, brass, imperial -
El Dorado Museum Association Inc.
Photograph - Digital Image
MUIOOF Six Members. The Manchester Unity Independent Order of Odd Fellows (MUIOOF) Loyal El Dorado Lodge was established 8 February 1867. At its peak in 1869 it had 115 members. Due to declining membership the lodge ceased operating on 22 March 1913.muioof, odd fellows, manchester unity, lodge, friendly society, men, el dorado, eldorado -
National Wool Museum
Functional object - Needles, W.H. Head & Son, c1895
Needles are over 100 years old. The donor obtained them from Mrs Patricia Wrench, a granddaughter of Lord Brassey, Governor of Victoria between 1985 – 1900. The needles were manufactured by W.H. Head & Son, a Trimming Manufacture and Wholesale Haberdashers company established in London.A purple leather case containing 39 steel knitting needles of varying widths.Above clip of case, gold lettering - W.H. Head & Son, Sloane st, London, S.W. Inside case, gold lettering - 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20england, needles, patricia wrench, lord brassey, knitting -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph
Rosenthal Winery in Vineyard Road, Sunbury was one of the first wineries established in the area. It was owned by R. F. Kurrle. The roofless building still stands on the property which was part of the dairy farm owned by Tom and Angela Millett. The last vintage from the property was crushed in 1910.A coloured photograph of shell of the interior of the Rosenthal Winery. The bluestone is exposed on the lower half of the walls but the walls on the upper storey have either been rendered or painted. Part of the interior wooden structure is still standing. There is an open doorway on the LHS with two windows above it. Two smaller windows are on the lower part of another wall with a larger window above them. The building is roofless.rosenthal winery, wineries, vineyards, vineyard road, sunbury wineries, kurrle, r. f., millett, tom, angela, sunbury, george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph
Rosenthal Winery in Vineyard Road, Sunbury was one of the first wineries established in the area. It was owned by R. F. Kurrle. The roofless building still stands on the property which was part of the dairy farm owned by Tom and Angela Millett. The last vintage from the property was crushed in 1910.A view of the exterior of the ruins of Rosenthal Winery showing 2 sides. It is a bluestone building with a red brick arched doorway at the front and a small narrow arched window above the doorway. Along the side there is another arched doorway at the lower level and 5 paneless windows along the upper level. The pitched gable ends are still standing but the building is roofless.rosenthal winery, wineries, vineyards, vineyard road, sunbury wineries, kurrle, r. f., millett, tom, angela, sunbury, george evans collection -
Lake Bolac & District Historical Society
Black and white photograph, "Lake Boloke" homestead and the dry shore-line of Lake Bolac, circa 1855
A very early view of the first blue-stone homestead and out-buildings at "Lake Boloke" station, established by Robert Patterson, believed taken in the early 1850's. The row of River red-gums indicates the shoreline of Lake Bolac which seems to be at least partially dry.lake bolac, lake boloke station, patterson -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, Stepping Stones, 1986
This book was compiled in 1983 by Chris Smyth, Isabel Baltvilks, Lorelle Roberts and Maurice Roberts for the Friends of Mallacoota as a guide to Victoria's eastern corner. Friends of Mallacoota is a group of volunteers, established in 1983, aiming to sustain the character of Mallacoota and its surrounds by protecting and caring for the natural environment. This book is a useful guide to Mallacoota's history and environment.A stapled, 40 pp, paperback book, titled "Stepping Stones A Guide to Mallacoota". The cover is green with a background drawing of a beach and river at Mallacoota. It is priced at $2.50. It contains descriptions, history, maps, black/white photographs and drawings.Stamped on inside cover - MAREEBA LODGE 59 MIRRABOOKA ROAD MALLACOOTA 3983 It has telephone details. mallacoota friends-of-mallacoota stepping-stones -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document, Program WHFS 35th Ann, August 2015
This is a program for the 35th anniversary dinner of the Warrnambool Family History Group. This group was established in Warrnambool in 1980 to research and promote family history for the benefit of members and other inquirers. Today it is part of the Historical Centre in Warrnambool called HeritageWorks. Here it is in partnership with the Warrnambool and District Historical Society. This item is of minor importance as a memento of the Warrnambool Family History Groups’ 35th anniversary celebrationsThis is a buff-coloured, A4 size sheet folded in two to make four pages of printed material. The material includes the menu for the dinner, the program for the celebration, some historical facts about the Warrnambool Family Historical Group and the logo of the group. Front cover: ‘The Warrnanbool Family History Group Inc A 0056872B, 35th Anniversary Dinner, Saturday 15th August, 2015, Lady Bay Resort, 6.30 for 7.00 p.m.’warrnambool family history group, program, 35 anniversary -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document, Docket Cramond & Dickson, Mid 20th century
This is a docket issued by the firm of Cramond and Dickson, probably to the Warrnambool Club. John Cramond and James Dickson established their general store in Warrnambool in 1855 and was a major business in Warrnambool (firstly in Timor Street and then in Liebig Street) until 1973. A branch of the business was opened in London about 1868. This docket is of interest as an example of the business dealings of the Liebig Street store of Cramond and Dickson, an important business in Warrnambool for over 100 years, This is a docket from a pad or book, sent by Cramond and Dickson to an unknown customer. It probably was duplicated using carbon paper. The paper is yellowing with black printed ruled lines, other red and black printing, a ‘paid’ stamp that is illegible and an image in red printing of the Cramond and Dickson store. The items sold and the cost have been written in pencil‘The city’s quality store, Telephone 32, P.O. Box 69, est. 1854, Cramond & Dickson, General Drapers and Importers, Warrnambool and London, M……. sold by 9, 11 swabs, 2/3, £1-4-9, Amount Tendered, 49’. cramond and dickson store, warrnambool -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Kinglake National Park, fern scene, Valley of Jehosaphat
The Kinglake National park was established in 1928 and consisited of 11,300 acres located in the Shire of Eltham at that time. The famous Jehosophat Valley was named by the Hotelier Frank Thomson's father, who was so struck with the grandeur of the valley in all its pristine beauty that he 'ejaculated the word Jehosophat'.This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, kinglake, kinglake national park, valley of jehosaphat., bush -
Polish Museum & Archives in Australia
Help Poland Live collection box
during 1980 when when military government was impose on Poland and the free solidarity you trade union was banned. The Australian Polish community established that help Poland live campaign where it gathered funds for humanitarian purposes. Such boxes were widespread during the collection process.one of the very few remaining help Poland live collection boxeswhite painted wooden collection box from 1980 with the solidarity symbol on the side'read solidarity logo on the front of the box coin slipped on top. Metal handle on the backhelp poland live, collection box, solidarity -
Dutch Australian Heritage Centre Victoria
Commemorative Plate (Gedenkbord), Royal Sphinx Regout, 1923
Maastricht, Holland, was the city where Petrus Regout established the De Sphinx pottery in 1836. De Sphinx operated under the name Petrus Regout & Co. until 1899. The firm was noted for its transfer-printed earthenware. Many factories in Maastricht are still making ceramics. The plate was created to celebrate the silver jubilee of Queen Wilhelmina in 1923.A ceramic plate decorated in blue with pictures and words. Central to the image is a coat of arms featuring a central lion and 4 identical hunting horns. The whole is surmounted by a crown. The rim is decorated with orange blossoms.The words read: "Mijn schilt en de betrouwen Syt Ghy O God myn Heer. Op U soo wil ick bouwen Verlaat my nimmermeer." These are words from the second verse of the National Anthem recorded in Old Dutch. The dates 1898-1923 also feature on the front of the plate. The back bears the maker's stamp, an imprint of a small arrow, an imprint of ¾ and the words "Made in Holland". The maker's stamp reads: "Petrus Regout & Co Maastricht". It is surmounted by a sphinx. There are also two holes in the rim to enable hanging of the plate. -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Letter, 28/10/1947
In 1909 students of Rutherglen State School sent an Australian flag to pupils of Rutherglen Scotland Schools, and a year later a Union Jack flag was sent to the Australian Rutherglen School. This established a relationship between the two regions, which has continued with letters, visits, and exchanges of gifts.Copy of an air-letter sent from Hugh Aitken, at the Gallowflat Junior School, Rutherglen Scotland, to Barry Warren, at the Rutherglen Higher Elementary School, Rutherglen Victoria.schools, rutherglen scotland, rutherglen connection, gallowflat junior school, rutherglen higher elementary school, barry warren, hugh aitken -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Letter, 17/03/1948
In 1909 students of Rutherglen State School sent an Australian flag to pupils of Rutherglen Scotland Schools, and a year later a Union Jack flag was sent to the Australian Rutherglen School. This established a relationship between the two regions, which has continued with letters, visits, and exchanges of gifts.Copy of a letter sent from Hugh Aitken, Headmaster at the Gallowflat Junior School, Rutherglen Scotland, to Mrs Dorothy Maddocks and to Barry Warren, at the Rutherglen Higher Elementary School, Rutherglen Victoria.schools, rutherglen scotland, rutherglen connection, gallowflat junior school, rutherglen higher elementary school -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
photograph - photocopy, Jones Flower Farm
In 1905 Walter Jones bought twenty five acres of land in Mt Pleasant Road Nunawading South to establish a flower farm. Plants and flowers were transported to the city by rail. In 1957 some of the land was sold to the Education Dept to erect the Nunawading South Primary School.Black and white copy of Walter Jones with a barrow load of flowers.walter jones, jones flower farm.