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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - W.D. MASON COLLECTION: NEWSPAPER ARTICLE JACK VALSTAR
Laminated article title: Fairyland of color and light describing the life and work of Jack Valstar. At the bottom a black and white photo of Jack Valstar at work with painting brush, at the top color photo of the Last Supper.newspaper, bendigo, jack valstar -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)
Booklet: Making a soldier by Ken Giles
29 page booklet of A5 size with yellow cover written by Ken Giles recording some of his life story. It was produced by Preston College of TAFE in 1984. Cover also states it was a 'Tape Project'preston college of tafe, students, nmit -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CONSTABLE RYAN COLLECTION: HANDWRITTEN PAGE
An hand written page relating to the disappearance of constable Ryan. it appears to have been copied from a newspaper article. On the back a description of the life of Ken Pocock (1926-1992), a horse trainer in the Bendigo region.document -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - JOSEPH MARTIN BRADY: DOCUMENTATION, 2004
Joseph Martin Brady documentation - two pages - life history - written by Geoff Russell 2004. With 5 item bibliography. Also - page on Brady from internet (but bad copy - printed on portrait, not landscape)Geoff Russellperson, individual, joseph martin brady, sir john coode, melbourne harbour trust, bendigo water works, brisbane board of water works, victorias north eastern railway. queensland first engineer of harbours & rivers. joseph brady. -
Clunes Museum
Magazine - WESLEY COLLEGE COMMUNITY MAGAZINE
ON 28TH OF FEBRUARY 2010 WESLEY COLLEGE CELEBRATED 10 YEARS OF ITS YEAR 9 RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM AT CLUNES.1 WESLEY COLLEGE COMMUNITY MAGAZINE FEATURING r g MENZIES - A WESLEY LIFE RECALLED, A LEGACY CELEBRATED DEDITION 108 APRIL 2010 .2 POSTER - CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF DISCOVERY AT CLUNESwesley college, poster 10 years of clunes -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photographs, Sketches by Emil Wittenberg, c.1942 for sketches
The original sketches were used by the Tatura Museum for an exhibition c.1997, and were photographed before their return to Wittenberg's nephew, who verbally approved of the use of these copies for any purpose by the Society.23 15 x 10 cms photos of shetches of life as a "Dunera" internee at Hay and Tatura in silver glass fronted frame. Colour sketches of prisoners, their quarters, barracks, suggested coat of arms and banknotes.dunera, hay internment camp, camp 2 internment camp, tatura, internment camp money, internee coat of arms, internment camps, world war ii -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Historical records of Victoria : foundation series : volume 6 : the crown, the land and the squatter 1835-1840, 1991
Reproductions of various transactions and reports dealing with squatting, land tenure and agricultural production in Port Phillip in the years 1835-1840. A history of land grants, surveying, squatters? life and land use during this period.maps, b&w illustrations, colour illustrationsvictorian history -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Recollections of New Works, 1989
Brief history of the cottages at the New Works, Lakes Entrance Victoria. A description of the extant cottages, the families, who lived in them and reminscences of life in the little village across the lake, particularly during summer holidays.heritage -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, James Cook, 1981
An account of the life, explorations and achievements of James Cook. Includes list of persons who left England in H.M.S. Endeavour 26th. August 1768, sketch map and reproductions of paintings of the period. Written for younger students.explorers, cartography, astronomy, ships and shipping -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Maritime Incidents on the Gippsland Lakes and Adjaent Lakes, 1989
A comprehensive boating guide to the Gippsland Lakes, Lake Tyers, Marlo, Bemm River, Sydenham, Tamboon and Mallacoota Inlets, includes short list of bird life and fish species, and description of towns bordering the waterways.waterways, boats and boating -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, A Concise History of Australia, 1990
The story of Lake Tyers House, Gippsland, Victoria, built in 1886, and the early tourism industry. It is also describes early transport and land settlement, and touches on Aboriginal life before and after European. Index and bibliography.tourism, aboriginals, transport, waterways -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, M I Marriages and Anniversaries to 1995, 1997
A comprehensive account of the life of Paul Edmund de Strzlecki, his explorations during his world travels. His scientific observations during his sojourn in Australis from 1839 to 1843 are of historical interest.To Krystyna and Ian Thomas - Lech Paszkowski, Augusta 1997. To the Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society, and especially to Marion Holding for her historical knowledge and expertise, Thank you Krystyna Thomas 29 December 2012.exploration, biography -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1994
see page 5 Lakes Post Newspaper 7 April 1993Black and white photograph showing Bruce Woodward from the Surf Life Saving Club with Wendy Kennedy of the Post Office beside a display showing some of the history of the local club. Lakes Entrance Victoriasurf lifesaving, volunteering -
Otway Districts Historical Society
Book, The Beechy, 1992
The Beechy. The life and times of the Colac-Beech Forest-Crowes narrow gauge railway, 1902-1962; Norman Houghton; hard cover; viii, 176 p.; illus., maps; ISBN 0909340 28 5Printing - McPherson's Printing Group; Typesetting - Mackenzies Typesetting.the beechy; colac; beech forest; crowes; narrow gauge railway; norman houghton; locomotive operations; traffic; timber tramways; otway people; the garrett; trolley traffic; lean 1930s; -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Museum Revival
Bendigo Advertiser 13.3.2021 Museum back from the dead? Colour photo of School of Mines building. Article discussing possibility breathing new life into Bendigo's storied past by establishing a Museum in the TAFE building.school of mines, potential for museum -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Booklet - OBITUARIES COLLECTION: NORMAN FRANCIS QUIN
Thanksgiving service for the life of Norman Francis Quin ''Norm'' 23rd May, 1934 - 29th August, 2019. Bendigo Town Hall, Bendigo 5th September, 2019. Service led by Archdeacon John Geldart.person, individual, norman francis quin -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Certificate - Honorary Life Membership : Mavis Washfold, Kew Philharmonic Society, 1985
Mavis Washfold was a member of the Christian and Washfold families of Kew. A musician, she had a longstanding association with the Kew Philharmonic Society. The Society was founded by Dr. Ehrenfeld, c.1946, who was also the Orchestra's first conductor. He was succeeded by Harold Badger in 1954 following the death of the former. During the 1940s and 1950s, the Orchestra played its concerts in the Kew Recreation Hall in Wellington Street. In 1960, the Orchestra relocated to the new Kew City Hall in Cotham Road (the site of the current Kew Library).Kew Philharmonic Society certificate issued to Mavis Washfold giving her life membership in recognition of her service as secretary and member for 36 years. Issued 3 December 1985. Framed under Perspex. mavis washfold, kew philharmonic society, christian-washfold collection -
Kilmore Historical Society
THE LIFE OF GLADSTONE, The Life of The Right Honourable William Ewart Gladstone
Blue Cloth cover with gold detailed image on front and gold embossed detail on spine 'The life of the right hon. W.E.Gladstone, G. Barnett Smith,Cassell & Company Limited viii ; 604 pages ; 20cm Handwritten inscription on front page '78' Stamp on various pages 'Kilmore Mechanics Institute'william ewart gladstone, autobiography, kilmore mechanics institute library. -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Colour, 30 July 2000
This photograph depicts workers/volunteers participating in tree planting on the foreshore as part of National Tree Day. It is uncertain which beach is it.Colour photograph of a gropu of people on a beach foreshore with a building (presumably surf life saving club) in the background. In front of the group are a many freshly planted trees surrounded by ground steaks and green plastic sheeting.Handwritten in black ink: National Tree Day / 30 July 2000 / Bon Beach? / Edithvale?ocean, trees, environment, volunteers -
Bendigo Military Museum
Banner - PENNANT - HMAS ARUNTA
Part of Collection of "William Anthony Theodore DSM". Refer Cat No. 7926P.Navy blue triangular pennant HMAS ARUNTA in gold and to the left an image of a warship in grey sitting in a white life buoy with a crown on top and R.A.N. at bottom. Two sets of 2 straps on wide edge.Inscribed with "HMAS ARUNTA".hmas arunta, tobruk, william anthony theodore dsm -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1998
number in album 03421.01Colour photograph group 13 - 15 year old members of Surf Life Saving Club, standing on verandah of old surf club rooms, at the end of training at Bronze Camp. Lakes Entrance Victoriasurf lifesaving, volunteering -
Clunes Museum
Book, FROM LOG-CABIN TO WHITE HOUSE
CLUNES WESLEYAN SUNDAY SCHOOL BOOK PRESENTATION TO ALBERT OATS FOR GOOD BEHAVIOUR BY S.S. FROM LOG-CABIN TO WHITE HOUSE. LIFE OF JAMES GARFIELD PRESIDENT OF UNITED STATES. BY WILLIAM M. THAYERlocal history, books, wesley sunday school prize -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - PMHPS Meeting, Jim Penaluna, Life in Port and GMH, 23 Apr 2018
Jim Penaluna talks about his life in Port growing up, various sports achievements and working at GMH. PMHPS monthly meeting 26.03.2018 Duration including meeting preliminaries 1:07:04domestic life, industry - manufacturing, jim penaluna, general motors-holden, gmh -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - PMHPS Meeting, Janet Bolitho, Life in Port during WWI, 22 Oct 2018
Based on members research, Janet Bolitho gives a deeper insight into life in Port during World War I PMHPS monthly meeting 22.10,2018 Duration including meeting preliminaries 1:22:29war - world war i, domestic life, janet bolitho -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Swimming Club- Life saving competition winners at Richmond baths 1955-56
Black and white photograph showing gathering of Club members and officials. Written on back of photograph, "Taken at Richmond baths 1955: 56. Life saving competition won by Ringwood". (Tess Hanigan and Bill Hall in front row. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Life Membership presented to Jack Lindsay, Hon. Sec. by Cr. John Caffyn 1987
Written on back of photograph, "1987, AGM - Life Membership presented to Jack Lindsay, Hon. Sec. by Cr. John Caffyn". Ringwood Historical Research Group -
Blackburn Cricket Club
1st Ladies - Great women of the Blackburn Cricket Club, Women of Blackburn
There are many outstanding woman who have made significant contributions to the success of our club. Phyllis Sloan (second row white pants) and Lisa Robertson (nee Paterson - front row brown dress) are just two of these women. Phyllis recieved her life membership in 1986-87 and was the clubs first female life member. Phyllis is also the only club memeber to win 3 Best Clubperson awards winning in 1982-83, 1983-84 and 1987-88. Lisa received her life membership in 2001-02. Lisa has served the club in many varied capacities over a sustained period and has also won the club's Best Clubperson award in 2000-01. Barb Schumacher (Best clubperson 2007/08) is also present. -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Uniform - Arm Bands, c. 1860s
Members of the Life Saving Rescue Crew would wear scarlet arm bands such as these as part of their uniform, with each member having a different number. The crew would work as a team to haul in the victims of the shipwreck. The leader of the crew would call out one or several member's numbers to give them a break during the rescue, while other members took their place. All members would then be relieved at some time during the rescue. Saving lives in Warrnambool – The coastline of South West Victoria is the site of over 600 shipwrecks and many lost lives; even in Warrnambool’s Lady Bay there were around 16 known shipwrecks between 1850 and 1905, with eight lives lost. Victoria’s Government responded to the need for lifesaving equipment and, in 1858, the provision of rocket and mortar apparatus was approved for the lifeboat stations. In 1859 the first Government-built lifeboat arrived at Warrnambool Harbour and a shed was soon built for it on the Tramway Jetty, followed by a rocket house in 1864 to safely store the rocket rescue equipment. In 1878 the buildings were moved to the Breakwater (constructed from 1874-1890), and in 1910 the new Lifeboat Warrnambool arrived with its ‘self-righting’ design. For almost a hundred years the lifesaving and rescue crews, mostly local volunteers, trained regularly to rehearse and maintain their rescue skills. They were summoned when needed by alarms, gunshots, ringing bells and foghorns. In July 1873 a brass bell was erected at Flagstaff Hill specifically to call the rescue crew upon news of a shipwreck. Some crew members became local heroes but all served an important role. Rocket apparatus was used as recently as the 1950s. Rocket Rescue Method - Rocket rescue became the preferred lifesaving method of the rescue crews, being much safer that using a lifeboat in rough seas and poor conditions. The Government of Victoria adopted lifesaving methods based on Her Majesty’s Coast Guard in Great Britain. It authorised the first line-throwing rescue system in 1858. Captain Manby’s mortar powered a projectile connected to rope, invented in 1808. The equipment was updated to John Dennett’s 8-foot shaft and rocket method that had a longer range of about 250 yards. From the 1860s the breeches buoy and traveller block rocket rescue apparatus was in use. It was suspended on a hawser line and manually pulled to and from the distressed vessel carrying passengers and items. In the early 1870s Colonel Boxer’s rocket rescue method became the standard in Victoria. His two-stage rockets, charged by a gunpowder composition, could fire the line up to 500-600 yards, although 1000 yards range was possible. Boxer’s rocket carried the light line, which was faked, or coiled, in a particular way between pegs in a faking box to prevent twists and tangles when fired. The angle of firing the rocket to the vessel in distress was measured by a quadrant-type instrument on the side of the rocket machine. Decades later, in about 1920, Schermuly invented the line-throwing pistol that used a small cartridge to fire the rocket. . The British Board of Trade regularly published instructions for both the beach rescue crew and ship’s crew. It involved setting up the rocket launcher on shore at a particular angle, determined by the Head of the crew and measured by the quadrant, inserting a rocket that had a light-weight line threaded through its shaft, and then firing it across the stranded vessel, the line issuing freely from the faking board. A continuous whip line was then sent out to the ship’s crew, who hauled it in then followed the instructions – in four languages - on the attached tally board. The survivors would haul on the line to bring out the heavier, continuous whip line with a tail block connected to it. They then secured the block to the mast or other strong part the ship. The rescue crew on shore then hauled out a stronger hawser line, which the survivors fixed above the whip’s tail block. The hawser was then tightened by the crew pulling on it, or by using the hooked block on the shore end of the whip and attaching it to a sand anchor. The breeches buoy was attached to the traveller block on the hawser, and the shore crew then used the whip line to haul the breeches buoy to and from the vessel, rescuing the stranded crew one at a time. The rescue crew wore scarlet, numbered armbands and worked on a numerical rotation system, swapping members out to rest them. This set of scarlet arm bands is significant for its connection with local history, maritime history and marine technology. Lifesaving has been an important part of the services performed from Warrnambool's very early days, supported by State and Local Government, and based on the methods and experience of Great Britain. Hundreds of shipwrecks along the coast are evidence of the rough weather and rugged coastline. Ordinary citizens, the Harbour employees, and the volunteer boat and rescue crew, saved lives in adverse circumstances. Some were recognised as heroes, others went unrecognised. In Lady Bay, Warrnambool, there were around 16 known shipwrecks between 1850 and 1905. Many lives were saved but tragically, eight lives were lost.Arm bands; three scarlet flannel arm bands with black cotton backing and a metal buckle on one end. White cotton embroidery forms letters and numbers, with each arm band having a different number. Part of the uniform of the Life Saving and Rescue Crew.Embroidered on front "L.S. 1 R.C." "L.S. 8 R.C." 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Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Journal (item) - Periodicals-Annual, Shiplovers' Society of Victoria, The Annual Dog Watch
This journal provides the reader with glimpses of the adventures and hardships of a seaman's life. Many of the stories are of sailing ships.Contributes to our knowledge of the importance of shipping and places on record those stories of the sea which would otherwise be lost.Contents Foreword - Senator D. J. Hamer, D.S.C. - 5 Editorial - The Late Joyce M. B. Lambert - 7 Too Short A Life - S. A. E. Strom - 11 P & O's S.S. Canberra -- the Ship of the Falkland Islands War - Illingworth Mackay - 13 Charlie - R. N. Thiele - 31 Of Hobart and "Harriet" - Lloyd Holmes - 33 Our "Edina" - Alex Duffield - 40 At Sea in the "Rona" ("Poly Woodside') - Jack Land - 45 In Future, Rigging Climbing Only - Captain Laurie Gibson - 60 H.M.A.S. "Tingira" - Dudley Ricketts - 65 More than Just A list Of Names - E. Harper - 71 Christmas in a Convoy - Captain Fred Klebingat - 73 The Loss of S.S. "Accoma" A. E. R. & Captain P. J. Elsey - 89 Aboard "Beltana" in '55 - W. P/ Shemmeld - 91 From the Battle of Trafalgar - Lieut. G. W. Hooper, R.N. - 98 Letters from the Ship "Invincible" - Miss Janet Ronald - 100 The Exeter Maritime Museum - T. E. Goldfinch - 110 A Sailor's Diary - The Late J. B. Condor - 112 Book Reviews - - 124sailing ships, steamships, shipping, seafaring life, shiplovers' society of victoria, dog watch -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Journal (item) - Periodicals-Annual, Shiplovers' Society of Victoria, The Annual Dog Watch
This journal provides the reader with glimpses of the adventures and hardships of a seaman's life. Many of the stories are of sailing ships.Contributes to our knowledge of the importance of shipping and places on record those stories of the sea which would otherwise be lost.Contents Editorial - Harrow Morgan - 5 Captain Angel’s Daughter - Anne Morgan - 6 Australia’s Last Lightships - Ross Meredith - 17 Duyfken Sets Sail — 394 years on - Nick Burningham - 25 Episodes in King Sound - Capt. John Abernethy - 33 Time and Tide - Lynn Sunderland - 38 Explosives in the Port of Melbourne - Cliff Gibson - 39 A Small Misunderstanding - ‘Flinders Bar’ - 51 Mr Bligh’s Bad Health - Ian Campbell - 55 Shipmates - Bernie Sprunt - 64 A Life at Sea - Capt. Ted Daubeny -65 Ketch Hands are Impervious - Noel Smith - Noel Smith - 73 The Devil’s Handwork - R N Thiele - 83 The Beginning of Herzogin Cecilie’s Last Round of Voyage — 1935 - Pamela Eriksson - 85 A Scrap of Flotsam - Esther Hardware - 93 The Waning Skills of Shipwrights - Arthur E Woodley - 96 Trouble in Paradise - Capt. R Jolly - 101 History & Heritage HMAS Castlemaine — the first 60 years - Peter J Williams - 104 The Days of ‘Whack’ and ‘Slush’ - Sir James Bissett - 108 An Unusual Lectern - George C Hogben SSV - 111 Book Reviews - - 112sailing ships, steamships, shipping, seafaring life, shiplovers' society of victoria, dog watch