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Hume City Civic Collection
Domestic object - iron stand, Servex
The stand used when ironing was done on a bench which didn't have iron stands.A metal iron stand with the words 'Servex and 'S' embossed at the pointed end and etched into the straight end. A straight bar down the centre links the pointed tip with the straight back. The sides are raised to hold the iron in place.SERVEX / Sservex, irons, laundering, domestic items, george evans collection -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1920 c
Also a similar photograph showing section of eastern pier showing brick rocket shed far left and another small shed and board walk up to the flagstaff 05295.1 7 x 11.5 cmBlack and white photograph of end of eastern pier looking out to sea showing steps down from board walk onto concrete end of pier and green light beacon on end Lakes Entrance Victoriaboats and boating, tourism -
Clunes Museum
Instrument - HARMONIUM
USED IN THE FORMER METHODIST CHURCH (NOW WESLEY CHURCH) SUNDAY SCHOOL, SERVICE STREET CLUNES.WOODEN HARMONIUM WITH SIDE LAMP STANDS & TOP MUSIC STAND CUPBOARD . ORNAMENTED PANELS. CARPETED FOOT PEDALS. FOLD DOWN FALL-BOARD COMPLETE WITH LOCK. VARIOUS AWARD MEDALS. 14 SOUND PULLS.MASON & HAMLIN, RH SUTTON & CO. DIRECT IMPORTERS, BALLARAT STYLE 2203 NO 165813Llocal history, musical instrument, harmonium, wesley church, methodist church -
Nillumbik Shire Council
Sculpture: Peter WEGNER (b.1954 NZ - a.1958 AUS), Peter Wegner, Disbelief (from the 'Black Saturday' series), 2010
The 'Black Saturday' bushfires were a series of bushfires that ignited across the Australian state of Victoria on and around Saturday, 7 February 2009. It was Australia's worst ever natural disaster. The fires occurred during extreme bushfire-weather conditions and resulted in Australia's highest ever loss of life from a bushfire: 173 people died and 414 were injured as a result of the fires.This work is by a local contemporary artist with a national and international reputation for figurative and portrait works. The 'Black Saturday' series is a powerful investigation of emotion and grief as experienced by many Nillumbik residents during the 2009 'Black Saturday' bushfires. A cluster of bronze figurines either stand alone or embrace in groups. Their expressions and gestures of despair are made more pertinent with the raw like application and surface treatment of the material used. The 'Black Saturday' series is a challenging work, but one that encourages healing, connection and empathy. Solitary figure sitting on rock/log with elbows resting on knees and hands on head. Face looking down in despair. Surface treatment is textured. Dark metallic brown colour with figure starting to turn a green patina.Sticker underside of sculpture 'No. 205640 (AP)'wegner, figurine, bronze, black saturday, sculpture -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Vermont's heart / Old bell
The historic former Vermont Primary School destroyed by fire. Includes poem by Vermont historian Tim Shambrook. Mayor of Nunawading, Cr Savvas Athan wants to track down the original bell from the old school.primary schools, vermont primary school, no. 1022, shambrook, tim, athan, savvas -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Jacket, Bomber, 1970s
Worn by Donor's brother, David MartinsonBlue Leather Bomber Jacket. Padded shoulders and back panel. Slit pockets on front panel. Heavy black plastic zip down front. Waist band 6cm. Fully lined in black cotton material.Pariellecostume, male -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Banner - School Pennant, 1960s
Donated by Robin Goucher who was a student at Nunawading High SchoolSchool Pennant. Blue Felt 43cm x 17cm. Printed white shield 8cm x 9cm with Nunawading High School down the centre of pennant. Two grey felt loops for holding display on pole.Nunawading High Schooltrophies & awards, education -
Numurkah & District Historical Society
Celluloid Doll
Celluloid doll with pink dress (discoloured) & cream knitted bonnet. Gold bracelet on her wrist. Blue eyes open and shut when upright/lying down. Legs and arms straighten or bend into sitting position toys, children, doll, presents, celluloid -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s, Feb 63 on slide in red
View down Sturt St. from SW corner of Sturt and Lydiard St. looking towards loop. One tram, single trucker in loop?, a couple of cars in the street, a FJ type Holden nearing intersection.tramways, trams, sturt st., tram ? -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, Unidentified man possibly at "Terreglea" in Warrigal Road, Surrey Hills
Thought to be taken at "Terreglea" in Warrigal Road circa 1900. Maybe related to the Dodgshun family.A black and white photograph of a man standing in bushland. He is wearing a coat that has toggle-like closures down the front (instead of buttons). He is also wearing a cap and has his hands in his pockets.clothing and dress, warrigal road, surrey hills, terreglea, house names -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Tool, Seed Planting Aids
1. Handmade timber tool - square seed drill which could make 80 seed holes at once. 2. Handmade timber tool - used to tamper down media, same size as the seed drill.tool, seeds, planting, nursery -
Hymettus Cottage & Garden
Administrative record - Dispensary Register, Palmer's register
This register records items dispensed from the chemist from 1943 until 1947 together with names and prices.Larger ledger printed and bound by Berry Anderson & Co bookbinders and stationers Ballarat. Ledger contains 78 pages double rulled down centre of each page with a further 26 unpaginated indexed pages following.handwritten throughout.pharmacy, chemist, prescriptions, drugs, ballarat, palmer -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Plaque - Presentation Plaque, Land Warfare Centre Australia
Shield shaped plaque made od a red varnished wood with a gold badge of a seven headed dragon affixed to the centre above the dragon is a banner with " Land Warfare Centre" and below it is a boomerang pointed down with "Australia" on itland warfare centre australia -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Sepia, c.1973
This photograph shows the interior of a library with a staff member serving a patronSepia photograph of a library interior showing two men facing one another across a circulation desk. There is an illuminated sign with the word 'Read' hanging down above them. Bookshelves line the left-hand wall. libraries, customer service -
Otway Districts Historical Society
Photograph, Victorian Railways, Bend 21.5 miles looking south, 1901
Banool station is 34.1 km down the railway line from Colac: this photograph was taken 34.6 km down the line, half a kilometre onwards.B/W. A bend in the line 21.5 miles (34.6 km) looking south.banool; beech forest; railways; -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The English Colony of New South Wales
Warrnambool's Mechanics' Institute (or Institution as it was sometimes called) was one of the earliest in Victoria. On 17th October 1853 a meeting was held where it was resolved to request the Lieutenant Governor of the Colony to grant land for the erection of a Mechanics' Institutes building. A committee was formed at the meeting and Richard Osburne chaired the first meeting of this committee. The land on the North West corner of Banyan and Merri Streets was granted but there were no funds to erect the building. The Formal Rights of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute's encompassed its aims and these were officially adopted in1859; "This Institution has for its object the diffusion of literary, scientific, and other useful knowledge amongst its members, excluding all controversial subjects, religious or political. These objects are sought to be obtained by means of a circulating library, a reading room, the establishment of classes, debates, and the occasional delivery of lectures on natural and experimental philosophy, mechanics, astronomy, chemistry, natural history, literature, and the useful and ornamental arts, particularly those which have a more immediate reference to the colony." The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute opened its first reading room in November1884 in the National School building at the corner of Banyan and Timor Streets. The Institute was funded by member subscription, payable on a quarterly, half yearly or yearly basis. Samuel Hannaford, the Manager of the Warrnambool Bank of Australasia, was the first Honorary Secretary of the Mechanics' Institutes, and an early President and Vice-President. He also gave several of the early lectures in the Reading Room. Another early Secretary, Librarian and lecturer was Marmaduke Fisher, the teacher at the National School. Lecture topics included The Poets and Poetry of Ireland', 'The Birth and Development of the Earth', 'The Vertebrae - with Remarks on the pleasures resulting from the study of Natural History' and 'Architecture'. In 1856 the Reading Room was moved to James Hider's shop in Timor Street, and by 1864 it was located in the bookshop of Davies and Read. In the 1860's the Mechanics' Institute struggled as membership waned but in 1866, after a series of fund raising efforts, the committee was able to purchase land in Liebig Street, on a site then called Market Square, between the weighbridge and the fire station. A Mechanics' Institute building was opened at this site in August 1871. The following year four more rooms were added to the main Reading Room and in 1873 the Artisan School of Design was incorporated into the Institute. The same year Joseph Archibald established a Museum; however it deteriorated when he was transferred to Bendigo in 1877. In 1880, with Archibald's return to Warrnambool, the Museum was re-established, and in 1885 a new building was built at the back of the Institute to accommodate the re-created School of Design, the Art Gallery and the Museum. In 1887 the Museum section was moved to the former court house in Timor Street (for some time the walls of the building formed part of the TAFE cafeteria but all is now demolished)). In 1911 the Museum was transferred back to the original building and the management of the Mechanics' Institute was handed over to the Warrnambool City Council. The Museum and Art Gallery became one and housed many fine works of art, and the Library continued to grow. The building was well patronised, with records showing that at the beginning of the 20th century there were between 500 and 800 visitors. During World War One the monthly figures were in the thousands, with 3,400 people visiting in January 1915. The Museum was a much loved Institution in Warrnambool until the contents of the Museum and Art Gallery were removed to make room for the Warrnambool City Council Engineers' Department. The contents were stored but many of the items were scattered or lost. When the original building was demolished the site became occupied by the Civic Centre, which included the new City Library. (The library was temporarily located in the old Palais building in Koroit Street.) In the process of reorganisation the Collection was distributed amongst the community groups: -The new City Library took some of the historic books and some important documents, historic photographs and newspapers. -The Art Gallery kept the 19th Century art collection and some of the artefacts from the museum. -The Historic Society has some items -The State Museum has some items -Some items were destroyed -Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village has old newspapers, Government Gazettes, most of the Mechanics' Institute Library, ledgers and documents connected to the Mechanics' Institute Library, some framed and unframed art works and some photographs. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute Library book collection is deemed to be of great importance because it is one of the few collections in an almost intact state, and many of the books are now very rare and of great value. The English Colony of New South Wales Author: David Collins Publisher: T Cadell Date: 1804Label on spine cover with typed text RA 994.402 COL Paste down front end paper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Librarywarrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, great ocean road, book, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, warrnambool public library, the english colony of new south wales, david collins -
Williamstown High School
Brisbane trip 1948
Black and white photograph of Williamstown High School boys on stairs, while on a school trip to Brisbane in 1948.Accompanied by a identifying note: Doc Walsh, top row, left. George Bird, 2nd row down, 3rd boy. George Piconi & Trevor Treadwell also in photograph.williamstown high school, 1948, school trips, brisbane, brisbane tour -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Houghton Mifflin Company, The Boston Symphony Cookbook, 1983
Inscription from Mary October 1984 "some ideas for your "down under" musical kitchen. N.B. pages 191, 327". Also blank postcard of Blue Mountainswalsh st library -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Image, R.J. Romey, 1935 (Appoximate)
Small black and white snap shot of a boy, Dennis Williams, with violinOn back of photo: "Dennis Williams - Shop in Main Street early 1930s, down below Poachers" Rubber stamp: "L.J. Romey | Chemist & Chiropodist | Rutherglen, (Tel. 36)"dennis williams -
Magnet Galleries Melbourne Inc
soldiers marching / horses in formation, red cliffs00146.tif
Two photographs on a page from an album8th A.I.F. returning to camp - coming down from pyramid plateau jan 1915 transport horses 8th a.i.f mena camp Cairo Egypt Jan 1915ww1, world war 1, a.i.f, 1915, january, mena camp, marching, horses, egypt, cairo -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Maroondah Highway Central, Ringwood. Clocktower view of Ringwood Street and Maroondah Highway corner, 1969
Black and white photographImage shows view down Ringwood Street with Loughnans Hill in background, and overlooking telephone exchange. Also shows Post Office, Coles Stores, and State Savings Bank. -
Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Sub-Branch
Poster - Tunnel Rats
Collage of Tunnel Rats in action, including Honor Roll and text of Tunnel Rats tasks in Vietnam.A record of the 36 Tunnel Rats (Sappers) who died in service, of Tunnel Rat's general tasks, and 20 photos of Tunnel Rats in varying working and rest circumstances.Framed collage, of the Tunnel Rats (Sappers, Royal Australian Engineers), Vietnam. Rectangular, wood frame.Comprises 20 photos, three Tunnel Rats logos, four Corp badges and three Corp insignia with photos of the 36 Tunnel Rats (Sappers) who died in service down the lefthand side of the collage and a brief description of tasks performed by the Tunnel Rats down the righthand side of the collage. Engraved plate "Presented to the Diamond Valley Vietnam Veterans Association by Michael Van Poeteren".vietnam, vietnam war, diamond valley vietnam veterans sub branch, tunnel rats -
Sunshine and District Historical Society Incorporated
Photographs - WHITE CITY, Pratt, Charles Daniel, (1892 - 1968)
The White City Greyhound racing stadium was built at Tottenham in 1927, with the intention that mechanical lures and not live hares be used as pacemakers. The first meeting was held on 10 December 1927 but within 3 days, after strong lobbying by other sports bodies, the Victorian Government banned betting on greyhound racing if mechanical lures were used instead of live hares. This caused some financial problems to the shareholders. For a time the average weekly attendances were 9000, and races were held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. Whippet Races, Goat Races, Monkeys on greyhounds, and Professional Foot racing were also tried to attract attendances. After 28 years of bureaucratic interference, and using live hares as greyhound pacemakers, the White City stadium held its last meeting on 29 December 1955. On 31 December the Victorian Government finally allowed betting on greyhound races that used mechanical lures. Manufacturing industry (Olex Cables) took over the White City site. Transport to the White City stadium was provided by train, with only a single platform available on the Down side of Tottenham, even though double train lines existed. Special train services were run from Flinders Street to the White City platform, and for a while a parcels coach was provided for the transport of dogs. As industry developed in the area some trains also stopped at the White City platform in the mornings and late afternoons to transport workers. In 1981 when the grade separation at Ashley Street next to the Tottenham station was completed, the new train lines on the Upper Level came into operation, and so the White City platform was closed down and eventually demolished. The above historical information was sourced from the booklet "GOING TO THE DOGS" by Tom Rigg.Greyhound racing has always been popular in Melbourne's western suburbs. The White City stadium in Tottenham was a major centre for the sport until 1955, enabling those who could not afford race horses to take part in an animal racing sport. The demolition of first the stadium and years later the railway platform, has relegated the name White City and its past relevance to the western suburbs, into history.Two low aerial photographs of the White City Coursing stadium (Greyhound racing), plus a CD containing the same two images as well as a few other local images. The Coursing stadium was located about 500 metres from the Tottenham railway station on the down line towards Sunshine station. The photographs are thought to be from circa late 1920's to early 1930's, and one shows the view from the north facing south, while the other from the west facing east. The latter also shows built up areas of West Footscray and beyond.Only on the negatives at the State Library. We do not hold a copy of these.white city, greyhound racing stadium, coursing track, white city station, tottenham, whippet, gambling, live hare, mechanical lure -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PORTRAIT OF A LADY
Small, oval head and shoulder portrait of a lady. She is wearing a dark dress with buttons down the front and embroidery each side of the buttons. She has a large lace high collar which extends down the front on her dress. It has a large brooch pinned to it. She is also wearing a lace hat with a flower spray in it over her wavy hair. On the cream back is the name and address of the photographer, a Coat of Arms and some decorative work. The photographer's name is also printed on the front. All printing is a brownish colour.Johnstone O'Shannessy & Co, 3 Bourke Street, Melbournephotograph, portrait, female, portrait of a lady, johnstone o'shannessy & co. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Bendigo Easter Fair
The first photograph is of the Bendigo Easter Parade making its way down Mitchell Street towards High Street and Pall Mall. This photograph shows the Bendigo Chinese Association walking as part of the parade, spectators along the side of the street and shows some of the shops along Mitchel Street. The second photo is taken from a similar position and shows various lions and a drum in the foreground, with Sun Loong weaving down the street behind them. There are two army vehicles following behind Sun Loong, with spectators crowding the street behind.bendigo chinese association, sun loong, chinese dragon, bendigo easter fair, bendigo easter parade, parades., mitchell st -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Steam-driven tractor on Duffys Rd, Narre Warren East
Black and white photo of a steam-driven tractor being driven down Duffys Rd, Narre Warren East. Steam is rising about the tractor. There is at least one other person on the tractor apart from the driver, possibly a woman and a boy. The driver lived further down Duffys Rd. His house was moved prior to work beginning on the Cardinia Reservoir. A sedan is driving behind the tractor. Photo copied from Edna Boothroyd whose family lived on Wellington Rd, Narre Warren East. -
Bayside Gallery - Bayside City Council Art & Heritage Collection
Photograph, Department of Crown Lands and Survey, Victoria, Melbourne Project: Brighton and Hampton, 1976
The Department of Crown Lands and Survey (1857-1983) was responsible for the administration of survey and mapping and the sale, occupation and management of crown land throughout its existence. This aerial photograph shows parts of Brighton and Hampton and was taken on 1 December 1976. brighton, department of crown lands and survey, aerial photograph, bayside, port phillip bay, map, cartographic material, melbourne project 1976, brighton yacht club, middle brighton baths, hampton, green point, brighton beach, south road, the esplanade, hampton street -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Colour photocopy, James (Jim) Pleasance, Garden View, 1990
Photograph taken by Jim Pleasance as a slide. Photograph taken from a Travel Tower looking down on to the crossroad paths by the Lily Ponds. Taken on the same day as the photograph used in, "Green Grows Our Garden," A.P. Winzenried opposite p 27. The caption reads, "Garden Staff Paula Cave and Andrew Smith modifying Luffman's Ponds, Burnley Gardens, 1990. The island in the western end of the pond is being reduced in size so that people entering the garden get a view down the gardens of the pond." jim pleasance, travel tower, lily ponds, green grows our garden, a.p. winzenried, staff, paula cave, andrew smith, charles bogue luffman, burnley gardens, 1990 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Schwerkolt Property 3rd house with Smokehouse, 1917 - 1927
The third ,weatherboard, house was built after the first house was burnt down in the 1905 bushfires. After the property was sold to developers in 1959 this house was burnt down by vandals.Black and white photo of the weatherboard house with verandah on the left of the photo and the stone smokehouse on the right.whalen, rosalie, schwerkolt, arthur, schwerkolt 3rd home -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Address Book, Ringwood Auxiliary of the Royal Childrens Hospital 1939-1959. Account book used to record names and subscriptions of members. Also used for receipts and expenditure for the same period, Ringwood Auxiliary of the Royal Childrens Hospital - Account Book. 1939-1959, 1939-1959
Account Book of Ringwood Auxiliary of the Royal Childrens Hospital 1939-1959. Black cardboard cover with red spine and red square with the word 'Analysis' in faded gold lettering. Thumb index down the right hand side.Analysis