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Dutch Australian Heritage Centre VictoriaLieutenant Dress Uniform Dutch Army
... Part of the small collection of uniforms in DAHC's possession. Like most of these uniform this one stems from the 1950's. ...Part of the small collection of uniforms in DAHC's possession. Like most of these uniform this one stems from the 1950's. ...Part of the small collection of uniforms in DAHC's possession. Like most of these uniform this one stems from the 1950's. The shoulder insignas indicate a "Genie" division (Engineering Corps).Many of the 1950's period uniforms came from people that had been discharged after having served in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) during the Indonesian Indepence War.Part of Dutch army uniform: (1) dress jacket with (2) cotton dress belt, (3a) leather belt with (3b) cross belt, (4) khaki tie and (5) cap with names W. van Reed//Dorland on the inside. Jacket has brass buttons, NL lion embroidered on sleeve, "genie" emblem on shoulder strap and rank sign (one star - Lieutenant) on collar. Note: match box "Drogist Lucifers" left in pocket.(1) Label jacket text "Maatkleding, Maison Jordi & Cie, tel 4608, Amersfoort" and rank indication (Lt). (5) Cap has names W van Reed & Dortland. "Drogist Lucifers" on matchbox in pocket. -
Alfred Hospital Nurses League - Nursing History CollectionBooklet, Glaxo Laboratories LImited, The Ostermilk Book, 1954
... Vintage booklet providing practicl advice on topics like pregnancy, infant feeding, sleeping and general child care. ...Vintage booklet providing practicl advice on topics like pregnancy, infant feeding, sleeping and general child care. ...Vintage booklet providing practicl advice on topics like pregnancy, infant feeding, sleeping and general child care. Also promoted Ostermilk, a dried-milk baby formulaInsight into mothercaft practices in the 1950'sBound booklet, brown cover with white print detailing title. Previous catalogue number handwritten [black ink] at centre top of front cover. Handwritten at top right of title page 'P. Goble 1955' [black ink]mothercraft, pregnancy, infant nutrition, infant development, infant feeding -
Robin Boyd FoundationDocument - Telegram, Mollison, James Mollison to John Davies
... James Mollison, Director of Australian National Gallery notifying John Davies that Alex Maguy, Galerie de L'elysee has been notified that they would like to view the Braque....James Mollison, Director of Australian National Gallery notifying John Davies that Alex Maguy, Galerie de L'elysee has been notified that they would like to view the Braque. James Mollison to John Davies Document Telegram Mollison ...James Mollison, Director of Australian National Gallery notifying John Davies that Alex Maguy, Galerie de L'elysee has been notified that they would like to view the Braque. -
Melbourne Tram MuseumPhotograph - Cable rope signal bell layout, c1940
... Photo shows the face of a signalling unit, rather like a ships "Engine Order Telegraph" used to signal the engine house from a car house regarding the operation of the cable....Photo shows the face of a signalling unit, rather like a ships "Engine Order Telegraph" used to signal the engine house from a car house regarding the operation of the cable. ...Photo shows the face of a signalling unit, rather like a ships "Engine Order Telegraph" used to signal the engine house from a car house regarding the operation of the cable.Demonstrates a photo showing the face of a cable signalling unit, photographed at Clifton Hill car house or depot.Black and white print with notes on the rear."This was at Clifton Hill sheds"tramways, cable trams, clifton hill, cables -
Mont De LanceyPeeling Machine, Circa 1920
... Interior surfaces are abrasive, rather like coarse sandpaper. Turning the handle rotates the potatoes or other vegetables, causing them to rub against the surfaces and so losing their skin....Interior surfaces are abrasive, rather like coarse sandpaper. Turning the handle rotates the potatoes or other vegetables, causing them to rub against the surfaces and so losing their skin. potato peelers food processing equipment Pronto The "Pronto" Peeling Machine 'Pronto' potato or other vegetable, peeler. ...Interior surfaces are abrasive, rather like coarse sandpaper. Turning the handle rotates the potatoes or other vegetables, causing them to rub against the surfaces and so losing their skin.'Pronto' potato or other vegetable, peeler. Burgundy enamel tin on the outside, grey abrasive interior surface.Pronto The "Pronto" Peeling Machinepotato peelers, food processing equipment -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus ArchivesPhotograph - Black and white print, The Age, Students Working in the Orchard, c. 1947
... The male student looks like E.C. (Ted) Tyrell (1947) but I am unable to identify the girls."...The male student looks like E.C. (Ted) Tyrell (1947) but I am unable to identify the girls." orchard ploughing horse don e.c. ...Note by T.H. Kneen 1 April 1992, "The horse is Donnie. The male student looks like E.C. (Ted) Tyrell (1947) but I am unable to identify the girls."Black and white photograph of a newspaper cutting from The Age or the Leader. 3 students digging in the orchard and one ploughing with a horseorchard, ploughing, horse, don, e.c. (ted) tyrell, students working outside, digging, donnie, donald, newspaper cutting -
Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branchNewspaper - Newspaper clippings, [unknown]
... Drawing/caricature of a hospital ward with a nurse on her toes and arm in the air like a ballet dancer carrying a tray with the caption: '"She switched after two years of ballet."'...Drawing/caricature of a hospital ward with a nurse on her toes and arm in the air like a ballet dancer carrying a tray with the caption: '"She switched after two years of ballet."' humour nurses Newspaper clipping of drawing drawing depicting a nurse dancing on the tips of her toes watched by a patient in bed and two other nurses. ...Drawing/caricature of a hospital ward with a nurse on her toes and arm in the air like a ballet dancer carrying a tray with the caption: '"She switched after two years of ballet."'Newspaper clipping of drawing drawing depicting a nurse dancing on the tips of her toes watched by a patient in bed and two other nurses.humour, nurses -
Williamstown Historical Society IncDomestic object - Glasses, opera, 1930s
... They could also be a fashion statement, like these mother of pearl and gilt glasses with a folding handle. ...They could also be a fashion statement, like these mother of pearl and gilt glasses with a folding handle. ...Opera glasses or binoculars are used by patrons to get a better view of performances and plays. They could also be a fashion statement, like these mother of pearl and gilt glasses with a folding handle. Opera binocular glasses - gold plated metal with mother of pearl covering on an extendable handle also covered in mother of pearl. Extendable handle has knurled tightening bands. Binoculars can be adjusted with knurled wheel. Carrying purse of pale green velvet attached to a metal purse clasp with green knitted cord attached. -
Nillumbik Shire CouncilSculpture: Mark STONER (b.1951 UK, arrived 1957 AUS), Untitled Spiral, 1991
... It suggests ideas like perpetuity, worship, preservation and history. ...It suggests ideas like perpetuity, worship, preservation and history. ...A small scale concrete work that can be imagined as an ancient monolithic fortress or religious edifice. It suggests ideas like perpetuity, worship, preservation and history. Untitled Spiral is made up of three spirals, the first is constructed as a closed form, the second is open and the third is the space created within the second. The sense of enclosure is powerful but this is offset by the ledge which traces the top edge of the spiral shapes. This pathway leads from a precarious position to the highest point of sanctuary, or to what Stoner refers to as Nirvana. The structure is built of masonry-like units which "suggest a material presence and earthiness". Stoner is absorbed by how we define landscape and what is meant by natural. He is interested in the notion that ancient man-made structures such as stone walls, which are intrinsic to many landscapes, can now be accepted as being natural, organic forms. -
Ringwood and District Historical SocietyDocument, Ringwood High School - English Literature Exam, Form IV - Term III, 1967 - Time: 2 hours
... Question 1 is about Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, with several sub-sections: Question 2 is about Poetry that has been studied during the year, with 3 sub-sections: Question 3 covers Australian short stories, with 2 sub sections: Question 4 gives a choice between 2 alternatives - one dealing with eight One-Act Plays, the other is about "My Family and Other Animals" by Gerald Durrell....Question 1 is about Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, with several sub-sections: Question 2 is about Poetry that has been studied during the year, with 3 sub-sections: Question 3 covers Australian short stories, with 2 sub sections: Question 4 gives a choice between 2 alternatives - one dealing with eight One-Act Plays, the other is about "My Family and Other Animals" by Gerald Durrell. ...Three foolscap roneoed single sided sheetsThe exam comprises 4 Questions, each worth 22 points, and one Novel Assignment worth 12 points. Question 1 is about Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, with several sub-sections: Question 2 is about Poetry that has been studied during the year, with 3 sub-sections: Question 3 covers Australian short stories, with 2 sub sections: Question 4 gives a choice between 2 alternatives - one dealing with eight One-Act Plays, the other is about "My Family and Other Animals" by Gerald Durrell. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - VIKKI SPICER COLLECTION: BENDIGO OPERATIC SOCIETY PROGRAMME BOOKLET, March, 1958
... Production songs include: 'Married Life,' 'You're in Love,' 'He Will Understand,' 'Be Sure It's Light',' Dreaming,' 'Things You Must Not Do,'and 'Loveland.'...Production songs include: 'Married Life,' 'You're in Love,' 'He Will Understand,' 'Be Sure It's Light',' Dreaming,' 'Things You Must Not Do,'and 'Loveland.' ...White Paper & Red Text Bendigo Operatic Society Programme Production 'You're in Love' Capital Theatre Bendigo performances March 24, 25, 26 and 27, 1958. J.C Williams Ltd Arrangement 'You're in Love' A Musical Comedy in Two Acts. Music Rudolf Friml, Book & Lyrics Otto Hauerbach & Edward Clark. Production Norman Lee. Cast Max Beckwith, Brian Brewer, Barbara McGregor, Celia Douglas, Gertrude Perry, Bert Donovan, Alfred Annison, Mervyn Penno, Joseph Quigg, Ann Stone & Rosalie Spencely. Production songs include: 'Married Life,' 'You're in Love,' 'He Will Understand,' 'Be Sure It's Light',' Dreaming,' 'Things You Must Not Do,'and 'Loveland.'Cambridge Press Bendigo.clubs and associations, theatre, bendigo operatic society -
Mont De LanceyDecorative object - Glass - Vase, c.1920
... This epergne is the product of these later glasswork vases, reflecting 1920s interest in uranium glass and clouded geometric patterns. Epergnes like this filtered out of popularity after World War II as large dining sets and table centrepieces became less important to every day life. ...A golden metal notion attaches to the middle of the fruit bowl with a globe shaped connector. Notion looks like a flat gold flower with six petals and three small leaves, with middle of the flower having a screw on which to screw the largest flute. ...A golden metal notion attaches to the middle of the fruit bowl with a globe shaped connector. Notion looks like a flat gold flower with six petals and three small leaves, with middle of the flower having a screw on which to screw the largest flute. ...This glass epergne was first owned by John Sanderson's grandmother, who lived in Wandin (Clegg Road) until the 1940s. She first purchased it in 1920 and used it as a vase before passing it on to her daughter Norma Spicer. Epergne's were first created during the early 18th century France as a table centrepiece to display 'exotic' fruits and cakes from France's colonies. They were originally made of silver, however, the late 18th century saw a rise in epergnes made of porcelain due to the growing status of the European porcelain industry. The late 19th century saw another shift as Victorian and Art glass became the name of the day, and most epergne's became increasingly more complex glass works, no longer used for holding food. This epergne is the product of these later glasswork vases, reflecting 1920s interest in uranium glass and clouded geometric patterns. Epergnes like this filtered out of popularity after World War II as large dining sets and table centrepieces became less important to every day life. Those that remained transferred to more useful roles within the household: this one being used as a vase for most of its life. Green tinted glass epergne with white clouded vertical stripes. Glass thick and slightly opaque, possibly uranium glass. Base is a fruit bowl with scalloped/ruffle edges and middle coming up into a triangle. The very edges of the fruit bowl and clouded with white and blue. A golden metal notion attaches to the middle of the fruit bowl with a globe shaped connector. Notion looks like a flat gold flower with six petals and three small leaves, with middle of the flower having a screw on which to screw the largest flute. The flower has three small bucket-shaped containers attached to it in which the smaller flutes are placed. Four flutes attach from the very middle, all bell shaped with very ends flaring out into a scalloped/ruffle edge. One large flute is screwed into the middle of the fruit bowl and stands straight up. Three smaller flutes are placed in around the larger one leaning slightly away from the centre.vases, epergne, 1920, 1920s, 20s, twenties, glass, glassware, uranium glass, radium glass, clouded glass, art deco, decorative objects, tableware, wandin, clegg road -
Eltham District Historical Society IncPhotograph, George Coop, Tait 'Red Rattler' train at Mont Albert Railway Station, c.1951
... Earlier Tait 'Red Rattlers' like this example had swing doors whilst later variants had sliding doors. ...Earlier Tait 'Red Rattlers' like this example had swing doors whilst later variants had sliding doors. ...Earlier Tait 'Red Rattlers' like this example had swing doors whilst later variants had sliding doors. The visible white disc indicates this is the rear end of the train.Digital TIFF file Scan of Kopdak 620 black and white negative transparencygeorge coop collection, red rattler, tait train, mont albert railway station -
Robin Boyd FoundationDocument - Manuscript, Robin Boyd, Melbourne: 2001 AD, 1969
... Boyd imagines what Melbourne might be like in year 2001....Boyd imagines what Melbourne might be like in year 2001. Original manuscript of an article published as 'Melbourne 2001 AD' in "The Australian", 05.03.1969. ...Searing critique on the public apathy of the environment in which we live, as well as the dichotomy of the professional view of the city and suburbs. Boyd imagines what Melbourne might be like in year 2001.Original manuscript of an article published as 'Melbourne 2001 AD' in "The Australian", 05.03.1969. This is the second of a series of three articles about Melbourne published on consecutive days (see D022 and D024).Typewritten (c copy), quarto, 7 pagesmelbourne, trams, flies, road congestion, robin boyd, manuscript -
Clunes MuseumPhotograph
... hope G is better, Bear would like a trip, love from all Kit .3.4 On front of postcards in white printing; Clunes Bawden Photo...I will write next week. hope G is better, Bear would like a trip, love from all Kit .3.4 On front of postcards in white printing; Clunes Bawden Photo .1 ORIGINAL POSTCARD - OVERVIEW OF CLUNES - FROM SCENIC DRIVE, SHOWING TOWN HALL, CLUB HOTEL ETC. .2 SEPIA COPY OF ABOVE PRINTED ON PHOTOGRAPHIC PAPER .3 COLOURED COPIES OF ABOVE POSTCARD REPRODUCED BY BAWDEN PHOTO .4 black and white photograph Photograph PHOTOGRAPH ...POSTCARD SENT TO MRS. L. MCLENNAN, QUEENSLAND.1 ORIGINAL POSTCARD - OVERVIEW OF CLUNES - FROM SCENIC DRIVE, SHOWING TOWN HALL, CLUB HOTEL ETC. .2 SEPIA COPY OF ABOVE PRINTED ON PHOTOGRAPHIC PAPER .3 COLOURED COPIES OF ABOVE POSTCARD REPRODUCED BY BAWDEN PHOTO .4 black and white photograph1. On reverse of postcard addressed to; Mrs. L. McLennan, Olive Station, via Marlborough, Rockhampton - hand written message "Dear A., Lot is home have not seen here yet. I will write next week. hope G is better, Bear would like a trip, love from all Kit .3.4 On front of postcards in white printing; Clunes Bawden Photolocal history, document, postcard, clunes township -
Wangaratta RSL Sub BranchPhotograph - Framed photograph, Colonel H J SHANNON
... at Cairo 10th November, 1916 "I hope you like this. I think it a very good photo. Wishing you a happy Xmas" Bert Rear of frame- "Col.H.J.SHANNON D.S.O.,; V.D. ...at Cairo 10th November, 1916 "I hope you like this. I think it a very good photo. Wishing you a happy Xmas" Bert Rear of frame- "Col.H.J.SHANNON D.S.O.,; V.D. ...Image of Lt Colonel Herbert James SHANNON DSO,VD - Commanding Officer of the 8th Light Horse AIF. Colonel Shannon became the 1st President of the Wangaratta RSL when it was organised under Anzac House and the present constitution. He was born at Bowman's Forest in 1874 and died in Wangaratta in 1960. He served in the Victorian Mounted Rifles at the turn of the century, rose to the rank of Captain and commanded the Wangaratta Detachment and Company - this later became the 8th Light Horse Regiment. In 1915 he embarked as Major in the 8th Light Horse and served in Gallipoli, Sinai, Palestine and Syria when he commanded the 8th Squadron. Later he was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel and commanded the Regiment. During the Amman raids, he was awarded the D.S.O at El Salt. This award was presented to him by the Duke of Clarence. In post war period he commanded the 8th Australian Light Horse and later as Colonel of the 3rd Cavalry Brigade During the second world war Colonel Shannon came out from retirement to organise the V.D.C in North East Victoria. Colonel SHANNON was awarded a DSO for distinguished service during active operations against the enemy in 1915. He became the President of Wangaratta RSL in 1928.Gold coloured metal frame containing sepia photograph of Army Officer with moustacheTyped below image - "Col.H.J.SHANNON.D.S.O.;V.D." "FIRST PRSIDENT WANGARATTA PRSIDENT RSL. 1928." Handwritten on rear of postcard image inside frame as follows: - Salten(?) at Cairo 10th November, 1916 "I hope you like this. I think it a very good photo. Wishing you a happy Xmas" Bert Rear of frame- "Col.H.J.SHANNON D.S.O.,; V.D. Photographed CAIRO 1916 hj shannon, 8th light horse aif, dso, wangaratta -
Falls Creek Historical SocietyDocument - Hand-Written Note - Application For Hearing With Committee
... TRANSCRIPT Dear Sirs, I am taking the liberty herewith to make an application to get a hearing from your committee for the establishment of a ski hire and repair centre and a year-round operating restaurant-general store and postal facilities at Falls Creek. I would like to get the opportunity to have my representations heard by your Committee and remain Yours faithfully...Falls Creek Tourist Area Management Committee Falls Creek Administration Bob Hymans TRANSCRIPT Dear Sirs, I am taking the liberty herewith to make an application to get a hearing from your committee for the establishment of a ski hire and repair centre and a year-round operating restaurant-general store and postal facilities at Falls Creek. I would like to get the opportunity to have my representations heard by your Committee and remain Yours faithfully A handwritten letter from Bob Hymans to the Management Committee requesting a hearing to discuss his future plans. ...Bob (Herman) Hymans (a former member of the Royal Netherlands Navy) was born in Bloemendaal, Holland on 30th September 1922. During World War II he fought against the Japanese in the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia) and was imprisoned in Changi and on the Burma Railway. After gaining qualifications as a Ski Instructor, Bob arrived in Falls Creek in July 1950. Working as an Instructor and Supervisor at Bogong Lodge, Bob decided his future was in accommodation. He was successful in negotiating an indenture for land from the State Electricity Commission (SEC). It took Bob two years to build his Grand Coeur Chalet but, tragically, it was burned down in August 1961. Bob also built the first Chairlift in Australia. This was a single chairlift and the structure was built from wooden electricity poles. He was constantly full of new ideas and proposals for the village. Bob Hymans died on 7th July 2007. This Collection of documents and letters tells the story of Bob's endeavours to develop Falls Creek into the ski village it is today.This item is significant because it documents proposals put forward by Bob Hymans to develop facilities in the Falls Creek Tourist Area.A handwritten letter from Bob Hymans to the Management Committee requesting a hearing to discuss his future plans.TRANSCRIPT Dear Sirs, I am taking the liberty herewith to make an application to get a hearing from your committee for the establishment of a ski hire and repair centre and a year-round operating restaurant-general store and postal facilities at Falls Creek. I would like to get the opportunity to have my representations heard by your Committee and remain Yours faithfullyfalls creek tourist area management committee, falls creek administration, bob hymans -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageEquipment - Hand Barrow, 1860s
... Hand barrow; a transporting device carried between two people walking one in front of the other. A wooden ladder-like frame with two handles at each end, blue painted body with unpainted handles. ...Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum Maritime Village Warrnambool Great Ocean Road Lady Bay Warrnambool Harbour Port of Warrnambool Tramway Jetty Breakwater shipwreck life-saving lifesaving rescue crew rescue rocket rescue rocket crew lifeboat men beach rescue line rescue rescue equipment rocket firing equipment rocket rescue equipment maritime accidents shipwreck victim rocket equipment Marine technology rescue boat lifeboat volunteer lifesavers volunteer crew life saving rescue crew lifesaving rescue crew rocket apparatus rocket rescue method shore to ship rocket apparatus rescue stranded vessel line throwing mortar mortar rocket rescue apparatus line thrower line throwing Lifeboat Warrnambool hand barrow manual transport Welsh hand barrow Hand barrow; a transporting device carried between two people walking one in front of the other. A wooden ladder-like frame with two handles at each end, blue painted body with unpainted handles. ...This hand barrow, sometimes called a Welsh hand barrow, was used to transport a load of marine rescue equipment from the beach cart to the rescue site, particularly over hilly, uneven or rough terrain. Hand barrows were in common use in the 19th century. 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 hand barrow 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.Hand barrow; a transporting device carried between two people walking one in front of the other. A wooden ladder-like frame with two handles at each end, blue painted body with unpainted handles. Seven equal-length slats are joined at equal distance between two parallel poles, and two longer slats are attached diagonally between the first and last slats as a brace. flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, flagstaff hill, maritime museum, maritime village, warrnambool, great ocean road, lady bay, warrnambool harbour, port of warrnambool, tramway jetty, breakwater, shipwreck, life-saving, lifesaving, rescue crew, rescue, rocket rescue, rocket crew, lifeboat men, beach rescue, line rescue, rescue equipment, rocket firing equipment, rocket rescue equipment, maritime accidents, shipwreck victim, rocket equipment, marine technology, rescue boat, lifeboat, volunteer lifesavers, volunteer crew, life saving rescue crew, lifesaving rescue crew, rocket apparatus, rocket rescue method, shore to ship, rocket apparatus rescue, stranded vessel, line throwing mortar, mortar, rocket rescue apparatus, line thrower, line throwing, lifeboat warrnambool, hand barrow, manual transport, welsh hand barrow -
The Beechworth Burke MuseumGeological specimen - Yellow Sandstone
... The two major classes of sandstone are arenite and wacke. the colour of sandstone varies from grey, yellow, red and white reflecting the variation in mineral content and cement and is gritty to touch (like sandpaper)....The two major classes of sandstone are arenite and wacke. the colour of sandstone varies from grey, yellow, red and white reflecting the variation in mineral content and cement and is gritty to touch (like sandpaper). Geological specimen Yellow Sandstone ...This specimen is from Barefoot Hills, Victoria. Sandstones are economically important as major reservoirs for both petroleum and water, as building materials, and as valuable sources of metallic ores. Most significantly, they are the single most useful sedimentary rock type for deciphering Earth history. This specimen is part of a larger collection of geological and mineral specimens collected from around Australia (and some parts of the world) and donated to the Burke Museum between 1868-1880. A large percentage of these specimens were collected in Victoria as part of the Geological Survey of Victoria that begun in 1852 (in response to the Gold Rush) to study and map the geology of Victoria. Collecting geological specimens was an important part of mapping and understanding the scientific makeup of the earth. Many of these specimens were sent to research and collecting organisations across Australia, including the Burke Museum, to educate and encourage further study.A sedimentary rock composed mostly of quartz sand. Sandstone is the second most common sedimentary rock after shale. Sandstones consist of sand-sized grains principally quartz, feldspar and rock fragments. The two major classes of sandstone are arenite and wacke. the colour of sandstone varies from grey, yellow, red and white reflecting the variation in mineral content and cement and is gritty to touch (like sandpaper).Geological survey / R.... S 61 / Loc Bareboot Hills / Sheet / 24SE / 94 /burke museum, beechworth, indigo shire, beechworth museum, geological, geological specimen, mineralogy, sandstone, yellow sandstone, victoria, barefoot hills -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionSculpture - Collaborative sculpture piece 1/16, Rory Carter, October 2025
... Piece #1 hand created ceramic topper, shaped in a cactus like with 2 arms, etched images of fish jellyfish, snails, seaweed, waves a rose and hearts. ...Piece #1 hand created ceramic topper, shaped in a cactus like with 2 arms, etched images of fish jellyfish, snails, seaweed, waves a rose and hearts. ...The collaborative sculpture was created for the Annual Portland Arts Centre Inside Out Exhibition 2025. The ceramics were created during a series of workshops. Participants were able to lean new creative practices in a safe supportive space whist creating original works for the exhibition. The ceramics workshop was led by Angela Ryks and Rory Carter.Sculpture was created to be acquired into the Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection.Piece 1/ 16 of a collaborative sculpture created for the Annual Portland Arts Centre Inside Out Exhibition 2026. Piece #1 hand created ceramic topper, shaped in a cactus like with 2 arms, etched images of fish jellyfish, snails, seaweed, waves a rose and hearts. Colours on a white background of red, orange, blue, yellow, green, pink, dark purple, and light purple.all abilities -
Mission to Seafarers VictoriaCeremonial object - Candelabra, circa 1900
... The candle holder is shaped like an open flower. There is elaborate brass ornamentation, floral in nature. ...The candle holder is shaped like an open flower. There is elaborate brass ornamentation, floral in nature. ...The origins of the brass candlestick holders are unknown. However, they both are on display in the memorial Chapel of St Peter aka the Mariners' chapel. Given the style of the candlesticks it is possible that they were initially in use at either the original Port Melbourne chapel operating in the late 19thC. or possibly used at the 1907 building, Siddeley st where an improvised chapel was established. The Memorial Chapel of St Peter is a crucial part of the Mission to Seafarers Melbourne building complex, underscoring the relationship between the organisation and the Anglican Church, as well as being a site of continuous usage since the building was opened.This brass candle stand or floor candlestick holder is one of a pair. The candle holder is shaped like an open flower. There is elaborate brass ornamentation, floral in nature. Below is an angel figure holding a sword with both hands with the tip pointing toward its feet. The base of the candlestick is a tripod with three winged dogs, forming the feet. There is elaborate ornamentation that in turn connect each of the dogs together.candelabra, st peter chapel, flinders street, mission to seafarers, seamen's mission -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - SOLDIERS PHOTOGRAPHS, WW2, c.1939-46
... Around him are four friends in what looks like a sports day. 2. Photo of two men laying on grass. ...Around him are four friends in what looks like a sports day. 2. Photo of two men laying on grass. ...Smethurst Collection. Refer Cat No. 9897P for his service details.1. Photo of a soldier in uniform, shorts and shirt. Black shoes. Around him are four friends in what looks like a sports day. 2. Photo of two men laying on grass. One on left is in uniform with slouch hat. One on right is in a white singlet. 3. Photo of a group of Australian soldiers at an outdoor dinner table. Some are wearing slouch hats. There are 11 men.photographs, ww2, aust army, smethurst collection -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyCircumcision Trimmer x2
... Shape is like a stapler. Stainless steel. 4 parts that fit together. 1. a screw with large top. 2. ...'Little / Trimmer/ 14 CM' embossed on flat piece (2) Shape is like a stapler. Stainless steel. 4 parts that fit together. 1. a screw with large top. 2. ...This medical / hospital instrument was used in the Tawonga District General Hospital which was built in the 1950s specifically for the increase in population due to the Kiewa Hydro Scheme.Historical: Shows the development of scientific hospital equipment. Provenance: Used in the Tawonga District General Hospital which was remote and therefore required good equipment.Shape is like a stapler. Stainless steel. 4 parts that fit together. 1. a screw with large top. 2. Flat piece with oblong hole and round hole at end which 3. fits in standing up. Has a black knob at one end. 4 attached to 2 with screw (1.) This is flat at screw end then rises up and bends over to clip on with part 3'Little / Trimmer/ 14 CM' embossed on flat piece (2)medical instrument. hospital equipment. circumcision. tawonga. mt beauty. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
... Should Court King of the Forest grant the application Court Freedom would like to be informed the amount charged by the Medical Officer per Annum and if it is to be paid Quarterly, half Yearly, or otherwise. ...Should Court King of the Forest grant the application Court Freedom would like to be informed the amount charged by the Medical Officer per Annum and if it is to be paid Quarterly, half Yearly, or otherwise. ...Letter written on blue paper and dated May 9 1870. Bro William Hollows has permission to apply to Court King of the Forest for the benefit of the Medical Officer of that Court. Should Court King of the Forest grant the application Court Freedom would like to be informed the amount charged by the Medical Officer per Annum and if it is to be paid Quarterly, half Yearly, or otherwise. Signed Thos. H. Pearce.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court freedom, william hollow, court king of the forest, thos h pearce -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Clothing - ANDREW - MONSANT COLLECTION: BLACK LINEN-LIKE DRESS, Black Dress
... Black linen-like dress. Peaked collar. Front opening, fastened with five press studs. ...BHS Collection clothing Dress Black linen-like dress. Peaked collar. Front opening, fastened with five press studs. ...BHS CollectionBlack linen-like dress. Peaked collar. Front opening, fastened with five press studs. Seventeen covered buttons decorate the front opening from neck to waistline. A three point five cm wide band marks the waistline, caught at eight points.Skirt has four panels of fabric. Long set-in sleeves have a turn-back cuff, decorated with three covered buttons.clothing, dress -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Postcard - BENDIGO EASTER FAIR COLLECTION: EASTER MONDAY FESTIVAL, 1906
... The postcard is addressed to Miss Bush, Bower House, Bairnsdale and reads: Dear Marlie, you will see a procession like this at Easter. Will we all have fun then! ...The postcard is addressed to Miss Bush, Bower House, Bairnsdale and reads: Dear Marlie, you will see a procession like this at Easter. Will we all have fun then! ...Coloured postcard showing the Easter Monday Festival, Bendigo date unknown. The postcard is addressed to Miss Bush, Bower House, Bairnsdale and reads: Dear Marlie, you will see a procession like this at Easter. Will we all have fun then! With much love from Kingsley. The postcard is inside an envelope With a blue and yellow dragon on left hand side and the words Come to the Bendigo Easter Fair.event, easter fair, bendigo easter fair -
Glen Eira Historical SocietyPhotograph, Gloucester Court, 6, Murrumbeena, 2001
... The pitched roof of the rendered house can be seen in the background and the gable has a simple aeroplane-like decoration. Tall trees are behind and in the foreground. ...The pitched roof of the rendered house can be seen in the background and the gable has a simple aeroplane-like decoration. Tall trees are behind and in the foreground. ...Originally labelled "Beauville Estate, Established 1936, Still Thriving 65 years on, 10th March 2001", the Beauville Estate Album contains colour photographs of houses in the Estate. They were taken around the time of the Beauville Estate’s 65th Heritage Celebration held on 10/03/2001 and donated to the Caulfield Historical Society shortly afterwards. Photographer unknown. City of Glen Eira’s Heritage Management Plan Vol 2 p79 (this is p84 of the pdf version) – HO12 Beauville Estate and environs, Murrumbeena: The Beauville Historic Area is important at the State level as the first large housing estate undertaken by the AV Jennings Construction Co, later Jennings Group Limited, Victoria’s largest home builder. It is important also as a very early estate development incorporating a range of features other than houses and including made roads, shops and recreation facilities. In this respect it was the forerunner of the comprehensively planned housing estate of the post war era. The estate is distinguished by its aesthetic values, as is the earlier and comparable Hillcrest Estate, which are formed by a combination of restrained diversity in house styles, with the exception of no. 30 in the emerging International style, and by a landscaped garden environment. Colour photograph of a fence with four rows of unpainted variegated brown bricks at the bottom and six cream rendered columns topped by two rows of the same unpainted bricks. Timber pickets painted in the same colour complete the fence between the columns. The pitched roof of the rendered house can be seen in the background and the gable has a simple aeroplane-like decoration. Tall trees are behind and in the foreground. murrumbeena, houses, architectural styles, 1930's, inter war style, a.v. jennings, av jennings, jennings, brick houses, beauville estate, gloucester court, sir albert victor jennings, a v jennings construction co, beauville estate heritage area, glen eira city council, architectural features, jennings group limited, land subdivision, gardens, beauville historic area, rendered houses, timber and brick fences -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - GROUP OF PEOPLE IN GARDEN SETTING
... Written on bottom of image : Rose Herbel, A Dehne, Dora Herbel, Wm. Kileen, As we like it !...PERSON Group group in park Sandhurst Bendigo group portrait 'As we like it'. Sepia image mounted on board: two women and two men, sitting and reclining on grass . ...Sepia image mounted on board: two women and two men, sitting and reclining on grass . Woman on LH side dressed in long dress, leg-of-mutton sleeves, hat, other woman long dress, hat on grass in front. Men are wearing three piece suits, ties, and boaters. Written on bottom of image : Rose Herbel, A Dehne, Dora Herbel, Wm. Kileen, As we like it !person, group, group in park, sandhurst, bendigo, group portrait, 'as we like it'. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: HERCULES/ENERGETIC MINE
... In the foreground is a dam, with what looks like ducks/geese on it. Written on the back: One of the mines that Sir John Quick worked in. ...In the foreground is a dam, with what looks like ducks/geese on it. Written on the back: One of the mines that Sir John Quick worked in. ...Black and white photocopy of the Hercules/Energetic Mine. The photo shows the poppet legs, mine building and brick chimney. There is also heaps of tailings. In the foreground is a dam, with what looks like ducks/geese on it. Written on the back: One of the mines that Sir John Quick worked in. He used to drive a Horse Whim. Hercules / Energetic Mine. Energetic Mine first then amalgamated to H/E.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - hercules/energetic mine, sir john quick -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - BAND TUG OF WAR TEAM : EAGLEHAWK, 1895?
... Competitors in trousers with stripes, belts with motif. Flannel like shirts. Trophy in centre with rope coiled underneath. ...Competitors in trousers with stripes, belts with motif. Flannel like shirts. Trophy in centre with rope coiled underneath. ...Sepia photo, on cream board, of band of tug of war team Eaglehawk. Man in suit in centre with fob chain and bowler hat. Competitors in trousers with stripes, belts with motif. Flannel like shirts. Trophy in centre with rope coiled underneath. Inscriptions (on front (H.J.G Biggs Eaglehawk, right bottom. Eaglehawk, left bottom.) 'Royal Historic Society of Victoria / Bendigo Branch' circular stamp.organization, club/society, band tug of war eaglehawk, prev, acc no. g.p. 36.(24 red ballpoint cross out.)
