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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - H. A. & S. R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: CONTRACT OF SALE
Conditions of sale by private contract dated 28th October, 1948 between Mr. J. M. Bulder (vendor) and Mrs. E. K. Tieman (purchaser). Property: land and buildings at 66 Olinda Street, occupied by Mrs. Tieman as tenant being part of allotment 8 section 77C, described in certificate of title 3431 folio 686047. Price: 450 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - H. A. & S. R. WILKINSON COLLECTION: CONTRACT OF SALE
Contract of sale of land dated 22nd March, 1955 between Mr. K. O. Stokes (vendor) and Mrs. E. Simmonds (purchaser). Property: that piece of land situate Lethebys Road, Eaglehawk, land described in right to occupy residence area No. 9596, together with weatherboard and brick dwelling, all sundry outbuildings, all linos, blinds and curtains. Price: 320 pounds.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - DONALD CLARKE COLLECTION: W. COWLING INVOICE & RECEIPT
Invoice dated 31/07/1958 for D. W. & K. G Clarke, Llanelly, from W. Cowling, Grain and Machinery Merchants for: 1 standard sprayhead at £6.02.06 bus charge at £0.01.06 Invoice totalling £6.04.00. Recepit paid in full 19/08/1958. W. Cowling, Grain and Machinery Merchants, suppliers of Poultry and Stock Foods, Market Square, Bendigo. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: GRADUATION DAY
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Tuesday, February 22, 2005. Graduation day: this photo was taken at a St Kilda police barracks graduation. Several names are known: D. Ross, K. Ellis, W. George, H Ayers, J. Willoughby, J. Dealey and L. Harrington are in the back row. F. McInnes and someone called Osborne are in the front row.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: BENDIGO PALL MALL, 1850's
Photograph. Harry Biggs Collection. Black and white photo of Bendigo. Pall Mall area, looking north. The unmade road has a line of shops to the right. - K Van Damme Tobacconist is in the foreground as is Cobb & Co booking office. Above the tobacconist is the sign Morey & Snow. 2 men are standing above a shop. Horse & carts are parked in front of the shops. Trees are to the left.place, building, commercial, harry biggs collection, bendigo pall mall -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Colin Campbell Price and the 8th Battalion Senior Cadets at Daylesford
Five images relating to Colin Campbell Price and military Service. .1) Colin Campbell Price .2) 8th Battalion Senior Cadets at Daylesford, 193? .3) HMAS Albatross 808 Squadron in front of an aeroplane and hanger. .4) Darwin mess mates of Colin Price .5) Twenty uniformed men in 1948 - Fleet Arm - HMS Condor - C4 Conversion Course. Back Row L-R: K. Roberts, J. Lamb, N. Hallas, A. Woods, H. Gid=bson, G. Coker-Godson, M. Green, K. Nicholls, M. Gardener. Centre Row L -R: D. Eastgate, B. Gilroy, R.Smith, G. Foale, J. Sergeant, A. Sara, R. Higgins. Front Row L-R: Colin Price, E. Barker, S. Cox, S. Paul -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO SALEYARDS COLLECTION: FAT CATTLE SALE BENDIGO 11/7/95
Continuous ten page Sale No. 40 Fat Cattle Sale Bendigo dated 11/7/95. Report issued on the 11/7/95 by Ben. Report lists the buyers name and the number of head purchased each time from each agent and the total number purchased. Agents names are abbreviated. Buyers names are: Rawiller, Bennetts Meats Pty Ltd, Boydies Butchers, Elders Ltd, Ellis Nuttall & Co, Friswell K, RJ Gilbertson, Hardwick GF & VC, Highland, Masons Meat Pty Ltd, McGregor RH & Co, McIvor Meats, Midfield Meat Wholesa, No Commercial Value, Nicholas & Sons, Newman Livestock Sales, JH Ralph & Son, Safeway No 188, Saville, Andrew Schenk, Starr A, Tehan TP & MW, D & K Webb, Welsh, Woodhead B, Woodward RH & Co Pty, ?ay and Rodwell B.bendigo, council, cattle markets, bendigo saleyards collection - fat cattle sale bendigo 11/7/95, rawiller, bennetts meats pty ltd, boydies butchers, elders ltd, ellis nuttall & co, friswell k, rj gilbertson, hardwick gf & vc, highland, masons meat pty ltd, mcgregor rh & co, mcivor meats, midfield meat wholesa, no commercial value, nicholas & sons, newman livestock sales, jh ralph & son, safeway no 188, saville, andrew schenk, starr a, tehan tp & mw, d & k webb, welsh, woodhead b, woodward rh & co pty, z?ay, rodwell b -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: ON THE FIELD
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from Wednesday, December 1, 2004. on the field: a photograph of the men who played in the curtain raiser at the 1.15pm grand final of the seconds competition. The year is unknown. The match was between YCW and North Bendigo. Pictured are the team members from North Bendigo and others. Top row: trainer F. Palmer, W. Thompson, J. Kiely, K. Martyn, R. Kenley, Coburn, H. Speechly, R. Knight, C. Lownes, A. Johnson, L. Grenfell, R. Grant (umpire), E. Manning, J. Boyd. Middle row: F. Thompson, S. Burns, J. Rowe, T. Martin, W. Farrer, S. McGregor, R. White, W. Bovaird, W. Mooney, Turner. Front row: F. Warren, T. White, E. Thompson, R. Smith, K. Fitt, H. Priest.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO SALEYARDS COLLECTION: FAT CATTLE SALE BENDIGO 20/6/95
Continuous eight page Sale No. 32 Fat Cattle Sale Bendigo dated 20/6/95. Report issued on the 20/6/95 by Ben. Report lists the buyers name and the number of head purchased each time from each agent and the total number purchased. Agents names are abbreviated. Buyers names are: JJ McAllister, M/S K & J Wignall, Saville, Lot 15, Bennetts Meats Pty Ltd, Boydies Butchers, Elders Ltd, Friswell K, RJ Gilbertson,Grenfell N, Hardwick GF & VC, Highland, Masons Meats Pty Ltd, Safeway No 188, Andrew Schenk, Starr A, Tehan TP & MW, Victorian Producers C, Wagstaff Cranbourne P, Wiegard B & S, Woodhead B, Woodward RH & Co Pty, McIvor Meats and St Arnaud.Benbendigo, council, cattle markets, bendigo saleyards collection - fat cattle sale bendigo 20/6/95, jj mcallister, m/s k & j wignall, saville, lot 15, bennetts meats pty ltd, boydies butchers, elders ltd, friswell k, rj gilbertson, grenfell n, hardwick gf & vc, highland, masons meats pty ltd, safeway no 188, andrew schenk, starr a, tehan tp & mw, victorian producers c, wagstaff cranbourne p, wiegard b & s, woodhead b, woodward rh & co pty, mcivor meats, st arnaud -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NEW CHUM & VICTORIA LINES OF REEF - NEW CHUM & VICTORIA LETTER & NOTES
Handwritten letter to Mr Blake with reference to meeting students and the changes in Bendigo. Mentioned are the Log Lock-Up, the Central Deborah Mine, the ex-manager of the mine, Mr Rowe acting as a guide, Victoria Hill and the Bendigo Pottery. The notes titled ''To replace Around the Goldfields'' mentions the Third Edition, 'Historic Guide to Bendigo', published in 1969 of land reclaimation schemes rapidly removing all traces of several mines. Those affected on the New Chum Line of Reef are; The Victoria Consols, Ironbark and Hercules and Energetic. The Sheepshead Line - the Ironbark and Ironbark South. On the Garden Gully Line - The Cornish United, Koch's Pioneer and Confidence Extended. The Paddy's gully Line - The British American, Lansell's Sandhurst (Needle) and the Collman and Tacchi. On the Derby Line - Johnson's No 3 (Nelson) and on the Hustlers Line are the United Hustlers and Redan and the K. K. Mines. Also a carbon copy of the notes.document, memo, new chum & victoria lines of reef, new chum & victoria letter & notes, mr blake, mr hattam, log lock-up, central deborah mine, mr rowe, victoria hill, bendigo pottery, historic guide to bendigo third edition, new chum line of reef, the victoria consols, ironbark, hercules and energetic, sheepshead line, ironbark, ironbark south, garden gully line, cornish united, koch's pioneer, confidence extended, paddy's gully line, the british american, lansell's sandhurst (needle), collman and tacchi. derby line, johmson's no 3 (nelson), hustlers line, united hustlers and redan, k k mines -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, A.K. (Gus) Lines - A Collection of Articles, 1906o
Details of some aspects of A K (Gus) Lines' life. Includes article by Eric Poulter, photograph of Albert and Ivy Lines as children (c1906), an obituary for Mr Lines, 2 articles from Australian Home Beautiful (1940 and 1943) discussing his work as an architect, and a newspaper article (c1940) of Mr Lines as Mayor of Heidelberg and his sister Ivy as Mayoress.A K Lines was a local Heidelberg councillor & Mayor and prominent resident of Greensborough.Folder containing articles on A.K. LinesNilgreensborough, heidelberg council, architects, a k gus lines -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Tatura Fire Brigade's First Motor Unit
Tatura Fire Brigade's First Motor Unit|Back : N. Mitchell, E. Francis, B; Ough, M. Brady, CJ Mitchell, T. Layton, T Hogan, K. Williams, - Anderson, R Dick, D Anderson,. In Driver's seat: W. Martin. R Barron. Front : J.Whelpdale, J. Brady, M. Prichard, E Mitchell. -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, Reverend Peter Davis, 1980
Reverend Peter K. Davis was ordained in 1954. He served at Nimbin, Milton and in Fiji. He was President of Conference between 1969 and 1971, served at Gladesville, Newtown, Overseas Mission (CFWM), Wesley Central Mission and Leichhardt-Petersham Parish Mission. He retired in 1992. The photograph accompanied the anouncement of Reverend Davis' appointment as incoming NSW Moderator.B&W head and shoulders photograph of Rev Peter Davis."Davis September 26 p.16"davis, peter k., moderator -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Lanyard, Battle Dress, Australian Government Clothing Factory, 1981
This lanyard attaches under the right shoulder epoulette of a jacket issued as a Royal Australian Engineers uniform item post WWII until the late 1980s. It was also used parade dress until its replacement of a newly designed uniform made of polyester. This particular sample belonged to CPL K. Howe 3144504 whist in the Army Reserves 1982 to 2005The khaki battledress was a standard uniform issued post world war two and used until the introduction of the polyester uniform in the late 1980s. This lanyard is a component of a uniform belonging to CPL K. Howe, the donor provided good provenance, in conjunction with other items of militaria donated by the Howe family. The Uniform can tell a story of multi generations of military service of the Howe familyA length of thick, navy blue, cylindrically shaped fabric. Knotted in two locations to create two loops at either end. One loop is 270mm long when outstretched and the other is 82mm long when outstretched.royal engineers, battledress jacket, battledress jacket khaki, lanyard, royal australian engineers -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Postcard - Gully Chair Lift and Slopes, Falls Creek
These photographs were taken in and around Falls Creek by Samuel Keith Pearce and printed for him as a foldout postcard by NuColor Vue. The postcards state they were printed for S. K. Pearce Pty. Ltd of Tawonga and Mount Beauty. The Gully Chair Two Chair Lift began operation in 1964 and continued until 1981. In 1982 it was replaced with a Three Chair Lift.This collection of postcards and images is significant because they were commissioned by a highly successful businessman in Falls Creek, Victoria and showcase the Falls Creek Tourist Area.A coloured postcard of the Gully Chairlift which opened in 1964.falls creek village, postcards falls creek, s. k. pearce, gully chair lift -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative, Brian Andrews, Folder No. 64 - 35mm - SEC Bendigo and VR Western line, 12-5-1968
Contains part of the negatives that the photographer took of Bendigo and its tramway system on a 1968 visit. For the actual prints see the Album 8637 and the digital images held in the Museum's photo collections files. Many of the photographs were used in Brian's book, "By Birney to Golden Square" Includes as well 172 photographs of J and K class locomotives at the Ararat locomotive depot.Demonstrates the work of Brian Andrews.Negative folder - paper folder by R. Gunz (Photographic) Pty Ltd containing 6 strips of 35mm negatives in a plastic clear sleeve.Folder No. 64 - 35mm - SEC Bendigo 12-5-68 and VR Western line 11-5-1968trams, tramways, brian andrews, negatives, bendigo, ararat, steam locomotives, j class, k class -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO SALEYARDS COLLECTION: FAT CATTLE SALE BENDIGO 28/11/95
Continuous twenty two page report for Sale No. 87 Fat Cattle Sale Bendigo dated 28/11/95. Report issued on the 28/11/95 by Ron Laird. Report lists the buyers name and the number of head purchased each time from each agent and the total number purchased. Agents names are abbreviated. Buyers names are: Woolworths, Australian Meat Hildi, Bennetts Meats Pty Ltd, Bennets Wholesale Meats, Boydies Butchers, KJ Carruthers, Clifford Quality Meats, Dalgety Farmers Ltd 210160, Dalgety Farmers Pty 210171, Elders Ltd, Ellis Nuttall & Compa, Friswell K, Garfield, R J Gilbertson 210263, R J Gilbertson 640, Gregory J, Grenfell N, Hardwick GF & VC, ICM1, ICM4, ICM5, Mackenzie & Mackenzie, Maher L, Masons Meat Pty Ltd, JJ McAllister, McCasheney & Co, McGillivary GK & GY, McIvor Meats, McKean W & Co, Nevins FP & Co, Newman Livestock Sales 153, Newman Livestock Sales N 546, Newman Livestock Sales N 257, Newman Livestock Sales 3 269, Newman Livestock Sale No 271, Newman Livestock Sale No 282, Oakey C/- T Newman, O'Connor G & K Pty Ltd, J H Ralph & Son, Safeway No 188, Andrew Schenk, Starr A, Top Meats, Wagstaff Cranbourne P, D & K Webb, Welsh, M/S K & J Wignall, RH Woodward & Co 442, RH Woodward & Co 454, RH Woodward & Co 466, Woodhead B, RH Woodward & Co 571, RH Woodward & Co 405, RH Woodward & Co 417, Woolworths, Anderson, R Truscott, C Mulvihill, I Sinclair, J Dalrymple, Vincent and McKenzie & McKenzie.bendigo, council, cattle markets, bendigo saleyards collection - fat cattle sale bendigo 28/11/95, ron laird, woolworths, australian meat holdi, bennetts meats pty ltd, bennetts wholesale meats, boydies butchers, kj carruthers, clifford quality meats, dalgety farmers ltd, dalgety farmers pty, elders ltd, ellis nuttall & co, friswell k, garfield, rj gilbertson, r j gilbertson, gregory j, grenfell n, hardwick gf & vc, icm1, icm4, icm5, mackenzie & mackenzie, maher l, masons meat pty ltd, jj mcallister, mccasheney & co, mcgillivary gk & gy, mcivor meats, mckean w & co, nevins fp & company, newman livestock sales 153, newman livestock sales 546, newman livestock sales 257, newman livestock sales 3 269, newman livestock sale no 271, newman livestock sale no 282, oakey c/- t newman, o'connor g & k pty ltd, j h ralph & son, safeway no 188, andrew schenk, starr a, top meats, wagstaff cranbourne p, d & k webb, welsh, m/s k & j wignall, rh woodward & co 442, rh woodward & co 454, rh woodward & co 466, woodhead b, rh woodward & co 571, rh woodward & co 405, rh woodward & co 417, woolworths, anderson, r truscott, c mulvihill, i sinclair, j dalrymple, vincent, mckenzie & mckenzie -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO SALEYARDS COLLECTION: FAT CATTLE SALE BENDIGO 14/11/95
Continuous twenty page report for Sale No. 85 Fat Cattle Sale Bendigo dated 14/11/95. Report issued on the 14/11/95 by Ron Laird. Report lists the buyers name and the number of head purchased each time from each agent and the total number purchased. Agents names are abbreviated. Buyers names are: R H Woodward Pty Limited, Bennetts Meats Pty Ltd, Boydies Butchers, Clifford Quality Meats, Dalgety Farmers Ltd 210160, Dalgety Farmers Pty 210171, Elders Ltd, Ellis Nuttall & Co, Friswell K, Garfield, RJ Gilbertson, Gregory J, Grenfell N, Hardwick GF & VC, Highland, S Huddle, ICM1, ICM4, ICM5, Maher L, Masons Meat Pty Ltd, JJ MCAllister, McCasheney & Co, McGillivary GK & GY, McGregor RH & Co, McIvor Meats, McKean W & Co, Midfield Meat Wholesa, Newman Livestock Sales, Newman Livestock Sales N, Newman Livestock Sales N, Newman Livestock Sales 3, O'Connor G & K Pty Ltd, Penney & Lang Pty Ltd, J H Ralph & Son, Brian Rodwell & Co, Safeway No 188, Andrew Schenk, Starr A, Tehan TP & MW, Top Meats, Victorian Producers C, Wagstaff Cranbourne P, D & K Webb, Welsh, M/S K & J Wignall, R H Woodward & Co 442, R H Woodward & Co 454, R H Woodward & Co 466, Woodhead B, R H Woodward & Co 571, R H Woodward & Co 405, RH Woodward & Co 417, Charles L King & Co, N Rutland, Peter Crawford, H Eagle, Sheldon, I Sylvester, J Truscott and G Pontell.bendigo, council, cattle markets, bendigo saleyards collection - fat cattle sale bendigo 14/11/95, ron laird, r h woodward pty ltd, bennetts meats pty ltd, boydies butchers, clifford quality meats, dalgety farmers ltd 210160, dalgety farmers pty 210171, elders ltd, ellis nuttall & co, friswell k, garfield, rj gilbertson, gregory j, grenfell n, hardwick gf & vc, highland, s huddle, icm1, icm4, icm5, maher l, masons meat pty ltd, jj mcallister, mccasheney & co, mcgillivary gk & gy, mcgregor rh & co, mcivor meats, mckean w & co, midfield meat wholesa, newman livestock sales, newman livestock sales n, newman livestock sales n, newman livestock sales 3, o'connor g & k pty ltd, penney & lang pty ltd, j h ralph & son, brian rodwell & co, safeway no 188, andrew schenk, starr a, tehan tp & mw, top meats, victorian producers c, wagstaff cranbourne p, d & k webb, welsh, m/s k & j wignall, r h woodward & co 442, r h woodward & co 454, r h woodward & co 466, woodhead b, r h woodward & co 571, r h woodward & co 405, rh woodward & co 417, charles l king & co, n rutland, peter crawford, h eagle, sheldon, i sylvester, j truscott, g pontell -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Book, Keith Kings, "The Ballarat Tramways", Sep. 1971
Yields information about the history of the Ballarat Tramways from horse to the closure of the electric trams in 1971. Gives a good understanding of the development and operation of the tramways. Has a strong association with the author.Book, 64 pages, gloss art paper, in black ink with a light brown card cover in green ink, centre stapled, titled "The Ballarat Tramways" Details history of Ballarat tramways, its tramcars and the involvement of the various operators. Has maps and photographs. Written by Keith Kings and published by the Victorian Division of the Australian Railway Historical Society at the time of the closure of the Ballarat system. Inside front cover is a typed sheet of amendments for the book - typed on Charles Martin Watermarked paper. Has details of the various organisations that published the book on the rear cover. 114.2 - as for 114.1 - but with many hand written notes etc. 114.3 - as for 114.1 - but with "City of Ballarat" stamped on front cover. 114.4 - as for 114.1 - but with "To Mr. L. J. Denmead, Departmental Tramways Supt. from K. Kings 12/9/1971" handwritten on front cover. For entire book see pdf images i1 to i3.114.2 - notes on pages 7, 10, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 29, 36, 49 and 63 - has in blue or black ink, many notes, corrections and additions. 114.3 - "City of Ballaarat" stamped in red on top right hand corner. 114.4 - "To Mr. L. J. Denmead, Departmental Tramways Supt. from K. Kings 12/9/1971" handwritten on front cover in blue ink and on title page (page 1) in red ink "Mr. L. J. Denmead / Dear Les, / Best Wishes for the future! / Bob Prentice" and on same page, in blue stamp "L.J. Denmead".trams, tramways, ballarat tramways, history, tramcars of ballarat -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Junior legatee outing, Somers Camp, 01/1968
A photo of 8 boys in a camp kitchen cleaning up after a meal. From the inscriptions it is Somers Camp in January 1968. Melbourne Legacy provided camps for junior legatees - the children of deceased servicemen. It started with outings to the property of Legacy founder, Legatee Stan Savige, who had a place in Balnarring. Permanent camp buildings were built and with an association with Lord Somers (Governor of Victoria) it was called Somers Camp. The camps gave the children an opportunity of a summer beach holiday with other Legacy children. It came from a Legacy envelope marked "P6 Junior Legatee Camps and Hols" in red pen, and dated Jan 1977 in pencil. The contents will be items 00418 to 00425. A record of Junior Legatee camps.Black and white photo of boys cleaning up the camp kitchen.Legacy P6 in blue pen. Stamped "The Property of Melbourne Legacy" and 19 Jan 1968 in purple ink. Stamped "Copyright Herald and Weekly Times" in blue ink. Paper label typed in black ink "(k) After a 'dip in the briny' and a big meal, even washing up the dishes is fun for these country Junior Legatees at our Somers Camp." Also "K" underlined twice in black texta.somers camp, junior legatee outing, kitchens -
Greensborough Historical Society
Folder, Lions Club of Greensborough. Public Relations Committee scrap book, 1969_
This contains newspaper cuttings that record the events of the period 1969 to 1970. Many articles are about a Charity Queen Quest being sponsored by the Lions club and some relate to toys being donated to South Vietnamese children, as this was during the Vietnam war.Lists local activities of the Lions club to assist with community projects.Spiral bound folder with newspaper articles concerning the Lions Club of Greensborough during the period 1st July 1969 to 30th June 1970.Numerous biro commentaries through out. On front cover: "Started by PR Committee H. Fraser, N. Way and K. Gregson. June July 1969 - June 30 1970."lions club, lions club of greensborough, greensborough, vietnam war, charity, charity queen quest, janefield -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s, Keith Kings, 7/01/1956 12:00:00 AM
Geelong No. 23, unconverted Pengelly tram, outside depot on 7/1/1956. Has two trolley poles. Showing 'EAST' destination. Photo by Keith Kings.Stamped 'K.S.Kings No. K(y)(70) TC9' on top edge. On bottom edge, 'Geelong No. 23 - unconverted Pengelley, outside depot 1/50, F4.5, 7/1/56'tramways, trams, geelong, pengelly, tram 23 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s, Keith Kings, 8/01/1961 12:00:00 AM
Bendigo, Charing Cross, 8-1-1961. Trams 30 (large white bumper) and 19 (top and bottom safety stripes, but no lighting) on Eaglehawk/Quarry Hill run, and trams 29, 28 on North Bendigo/Golden Square. Both Birneys have had bumpers painted white. Large white painted traffic island on North side. Ezywalkin, Beehive buildings and Mobilgas sign. By front door of tram 30 is a 'Safety Zone' sign. Tram 19, has a 'Briquette' ad on front panel. Photo by Keith Kings.Stamped 'K.S.Kings etc' and in blue ink, 'K(r)(335)m, Bendigo, 1/250. f4.5, 8/1/61, 29, 28, 19 and 30 at Charing Cross'tramways, trams, bendigo, birney, charing cross, tram 19, tram 29, tram 28, tram 30 -
Parks Victoria - Mount Buffalo Chalet
Container
Straw container, original to the Cafe, which supplied afternoon teas and suppers to casual visitors and Chalet guests. Spiders and milkshakes were popular with yung guests after evening tournaments, films and concerts. 'When the Victorian railways took over managemen of the Chalet from 1 october 1924, they ran their dining room and cafe in similar fashion to the dining cars on their trains and refreshment rooms on their stations, using the same ceramic hotel-ware and electro plated nickel silverware (EPNS), all made to order items that are clearly idenitified by the distinctive 'VR' monogram. The Chalet retains a good selection of of the diverse range of EPNS item formerly used in the dining room..- which in all theoir variety and function help to interpret the dining room protocols of the 'tourist house' and the service provied by the Victorian Railways refreshment and Services Branch. Many of the items were manufactured by by Stoke & Sons of Melbourne (est. 1856.' (Pg 103. Historica) Listed in Draft Inventory of Significant Collection items. Appendix A.3.Tableware. (Pg 166 Historica).Electroplated silver drinking straw container. Tube shape. Moulded circular base with matching lid with central post which can be pulled up to reveal drinking straws resting on it.On front, "VR / Straws" Also silver stamp on base and inscription;"Parmount / plate / best / EP A1 NS / quality / warranted / hardsoldered / K. G. LUKE / MELB / 6889" -
Bendigo Military Museum
Uniform - MESS DRESS, ARMY, 1972-1973
Uniform Mess Dress issued to "Kevin Finch".Mess Dress style, black colour wool/polyester fabric jacket and trousers. Black colour polyester fabric lining. 1. Jacket - collar with two lapel badges, gold, silver and black metal with crown, star, laurel leaves and lettering "ER/ ROYAL AUSTRALIAN CORPS OF TRANSPORT". Five front pockets - two top patch pockets with button down flaps, at waist fob pocket, two lower inset pockets with flap. Top of the sleeves have three gold colour fabric rank stripes = Sergeant. Gold coloured plastic buttons with shank and metal pin with raised emblem and lettering. Crown, RACT, ER, metal belt keepers. 2. Belt - fabric as jacket, gold colour plastic buckle with two pins with black colour plastic button. Belt sits in metal belt keepers on jacket. 3. Trousers, two side pockets, fob pocket, back inset pocket. Metal and nylon zipper fly with metal hook closer. Black plastic buttons inside on waistband for braces. red colour wool fabric 4cm wide stripe down each side seam. 1. & 3. White cotton fabric manufacturers labels - inside right pocket and waistband.Manufacturers information on labels - black ink print. 1 & 3. "KEITH COURTNEY PTY LTD/ VICTORIA/ 1972-1973/ ^/ NAME/ SERVICE NO." Black ink stamp "FINCH, K".uniform, army, mess dress -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1971
A Wilson Billie Jean King Autograph tennis racquet. Base of head features Wilson logo. Throat features model name and heraldic shield with 'B/K' in centre. Base of shaft and butt cap feature 'W' trademark. Autograph by King features along throat on obverse. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Leather, Glue, Metal, Lacquer, Paint, Adhesive tape, Plastic, Ribbon, Hidetennis -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1971
A Wilson Billie Jean King Autograph tennis racquet. Base of head features Wilson logo. Throat features model name and heraldic shield with 'B/K' in centre. Base of shaft and butt cap feature 'W' trademark. Autograph by King features along shaft on reverse. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Leather, Glue, Metal, Lacquer, Paint, Adhesive tape, Plastic, Ribbon, Hidetennis -
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 -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Photograph: Shire of Bet Bet Councillors, 1961
Donald Clark Collection. A monochrome photograph of Shire of Bet Bet Councillors posed outdoors in 1961. Caption stuck on front lists the following names of subjects: L to R Standing at rear: N. McCartney (Secretary), Crs D.W. Clark, F. Ross, John Lloyd (Engineer), K. Jardine, R.A. Gray Seated: Crs David Wood, J.J.A. Freemantle, H. Whitehead, J.P. Mason. Original photograph. shire of bet bet, dunolly town hall, local government, governance -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 2/01/1952
Allan writes of Christmas in London. He spent twelve days prior to Christmas day working in the Post Office delivering parcels in a hired truck with three others. They worked from six in the morning until seven at night every day of the week. From going to the Newsreels he has learnt of bush-fires raging in New South Wales and that Australia has retained the Davis Cup.Quinn CollectionA pale blue self-folding letter (0892.a1) headed 37 Elsham Road, London W 14 and dated 2/01/52. Letter is typed using a very small font. It is addressed to Mrs K Hayes, 14 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia and postmarked London W1. The return address is Allan Quinn, 37 Elsham Road, London W14.letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, alette andersen, london-uk, bush fires in new south wales, davis cup 1952