Black and White postcard of the steam ship Harmodius. Written on front "Harmodius at Fowey" . (SH 126 Ships F - H).Written on front "Harmodius at Fowey"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, post card, postcard, steam ship harmodius, fowey

Hand written notes accompany this photograph.The names of individuals in the photograph are recorded below the picture.

Tommy Bartel Champion AxmanBlack and white photograph of sportsman with championship ribbon around neck and an axe in his handOn back of photo: Stylised image of a camera with "FM 1764 | FM 1766" above - "By Ern McQuillan, 396 New South Head Road, Double Bay" below - "A Photographic Illustrators Photograph" to the right - with numbers "4/4526/59" hand written in red ink.tommy bartel, wood chopping, sports, champions, tommy bartel was married to freda ward bartel. they both were born in beechworth victoria. tommy and his family were known for their wood chopping prowess both as workers and competitive axemen. tommy’s wife freda and his descendants reside in rutherglen., freda bartel, freda ward

A grey paperback textbook, Whitcombe's New federal Mathematics Grade VIII printed in black lettering at the top of the front cover with a scroll surrounding it. Specially written to meet the requirements of the Revised Course of Study in Victorian Schools is written below in a box with the publisher Whitcombe and Tombs Limited with the cities listed below. 1/9 price is in the bottom right hand corner. Inside the front cover is an advertisement for the New Federal Arithmetics in seven books, The inside back cover has Whitcombe's Vivid History Readers listed and on the ouside, Whitcombe's Human Geography Readers. Lance Sebire Wandin Yallock State School 1033 Mont De Lancey is written in blue ink on the front and in grey pencil on the title page. At the back on the inside cover at the right top is written in blue ink - How I spent my holidays. Exrecises, diagrams Equations and other Mathematical studies is seen throughout. Foxing, stains, dog eared pages and ink is seen on various pages. 176p.non-fictionA non fiction textbook about Mathematics specially written to meet the requirements of the Revised Victorian Course of Study in Elementary Schools.mathematics, victorian school curriculum

This letter was written by Edward Prince of Wales during his first visit to Australia in 1920. Father in Law of donor kept the letter2 page letter written to school children by Edward Prince of Wales during his tour of Australia in 19209HMS 'Renown'documents, letters

The Buddhist monk Guangqia visited Karl Duldig’s studio on two consecutive days, in the company of the noted Chinese writer, Professor Yu Dafu, a friend of Karl’s. Karl made two portraits of the monk, the first depicting him sitting, and the second in a standing pose. The portraits were drawn using a Chinese brush and Indian ink. Surviving sketches in the Studio’s collection indicate that Karl thought about creating a life-size sculpture later on, but this was not realised. Guangqia added inscriptions in his own hand to both drawings and stamped them with a red seal. The seated drawing has an inscription in which he quoted from a Buddhist poem, ‘A Contented Mind’ by the scholar Lingfeng of Mt Tiantai. In the summer I went to visit the Austrian sculptor Duldig with Professor Yu Da Fu. My virtue is slight – I cannot accept your offerings and gifts; I am amply rewarded by the clouds and springs. Rather than a table laden with pearl-like rice, I prefer the wind and leaves falling on my bed. Sitting quietly on my meditation cushion Is sweeter than the wheat offered by a thousand families. The pity is that I am gradually growing old; My bitter journey is not worthy of your offerings. The second drawing has a quote from a Buddhist poem on the study of Chán (Zen) Buddhism, by the famed Chán master, Dàjiàn Huìnéng (638–713): The portrait, with its figure positioned on a scroll-like ground and inscription is reminiscent of traditional Zen Buddhist portraiture. In this school of portraiture, which stretched back to at least the thirteenth century, monks were depicted sitting or standing facing the viewer, and typically the monk added an autographic inscription to the portrait. The portraits were often passed from master to disciple, continuing the disciples’ journey of spiritual enlightenment and were revered for their association with remarkable or holy priests. The Buddhist monk, Guangqai who added his inscription and stamp to the drawings would most certainly have been aware of this tradition. It is likely that Karl was aware of this tradition, one of the points where the studio’s collections of art works from Singapore intersect with the earlier Viennese collections can be found in the Library where a catalogue of an exhibition, 'Ausstellung Ostasiatischer Malerie und Graphik' is held. The Viennese Friends of Asian Art and Culture and the Albertina Museum staged this exhibition of East Asian painting and graphic works in 1932. Such was the internationalism of Duldig’s education in Vienna, that adaption to a new environment and culture in the Straits Settlement was swift, and he was able to interpret the artistic traditions of the place, and make them his own. It is part of the strength of the collection, that in many cases contemporary supporting documentation for the works of art is available. In this case there is a photograph of the Monk with Yu Ta-fu, and Karl and Eva Duldig, outside the studio at the time the drawings were made. Ann Carew 2016The portraits of Guangqai have national and international aesthetic significance. The works of art demonstrate the artist’s skill in capturing the physical appearance and demeanour of his subject, and his ability to adapt his working methods to incorporate traditional Asian materials and cultural practices. The portrait is one of few examples in Melbourne of a central European modernist artists working in, and engaging with Asia, during this period and it is culturally and aesthetically significant for this reason. The portraits are also historically interesting in documenting the life and experiences of Karl Duldig in the Straits Settlement (Singapore). Ann Carew 2016Brush drawing in chinese ink on paper. Seated Buddhist Monk. Chinese calligraphy hand written in black ink. Two red stamps under calligraphy.Signed Karl Duldig in l.r. corner. Dated Singapore 1940 in l.l. corner.

The Orbost Rifle Club existed in the early 20th century. (There are records from 1900). It folded in the late 1970's.Target shooting is one of the oldest organised sports in Australia. Records date back to the British Marines at Sydney Cove in 1788. The Victorian Rifle Association (VRA) was formed in 1860. One of the most important adjuncts to the militia system from 1903 to the re-organisation of 1912 was the role played by the Rifle Club movement in Australia. At the time, these clubs were seen as the reservoir of manpower for a potential guerrilla force should any invasion occur. For Australia, the invasion fear was uppermost in the minds of the population. So important were the rifle clubs for the defence of Australia that the Commonwealth provided the training staff, rifles and ammunition so the clubs could function. Members were drilled, wore uniforms and practised all the basic skills of soldiering as well as target shooting. The Orbost Rifle Club was active during this period A grey cardboard covered book with a red spine. It contains hand-written match records of the members of the Orbost Rifle Club.records orbost-rifle-club shooting

Initially collated by Harry Gilham as part of a file on Eltham Cemeteryclement byne christesen, eltham cemetery, nina mikhailovna christesen

Henry Sutton is a talented world-wide accepted inventor with inventions relating to the telephone, photography, wireless, cars, motorcycles, and bicycles as well as many more inventions. Henry was also one of four brothers that ran the Sutton's Music Store after the death of their Father Richard Sutton. Henry Sutton taught Applied Electricity at the Ballarat School of Mines in 1883 to 1886.1 x large envelope and 6 x small envelopes with Henry Sutton hand written on them as well as USA list of countries and states including Vict. Gr Bn, N.S.W, France and USA and number 18henry sutton, patents, edward waters and son, usa, france, victoria, nsw, great britain

The letter gives a graphic description of the front line and is signed of with just “Will”, a number with 4 digits is under this, possibly a Regt No but it does not match up with anyone re the date on the letter. Letter in the collection relating to A.G Ferris No 2156 AIF, refer Cat No 4183.3P for his service details.Letter, “Australian Branch of the Red Cross”, letter head in red, hand written in black pencil, dated, double sided.main point. “France, 51st Gen Hospital 10/12/1916”, “Dear Friend”letters, red cross

Postcard sent to Ballarat College boarder, William L Sloss, by his mother Bernice A Sloss during a visit to Paris with his father in 1929.Its slightly formal phrasing gives insight into parent-child relations of the era. Black and white illustrated postcard; photograph of Paris scene on front; hand-written letter on back and 90p stamp attached;Address: Master Bill Sloss / Ballarat College / Ballarat - Victoria / Australia Letter: 21/3/29 / This is just a tiny corner of Paris. It is a very busy city and the taxis and cars make a dreadful noice - far greater noise than in London. Though traffic is just as great - We are having lovely weather to see this beautiful city. We are all well. Hope you are. Daddy is visiting hospital. Love from us all - Your loving mother, Bernice A Sloss.bernice-a-sloss, ballarat college, boarding, 1929, bill-sloss, william-l-sloss-1934, postcard

Hand written Letter from Lancelot Austin to the Manager of Mt Magnet Mine regarding inquiry from mine for employees.Letter continued on back of page.lancelot austin, school of mines and industries ballarat, mt magnet mine, l st.g.p. austin, revill tinworth, s.h. mayo, samuel mayo

This is a useful research tool.A large cloth map with black and red print. Regions are labelled in black capital letters. There are some hand-written notes.on back - J. Leathamcartography map-tambo-shire

Mr. J. McCaskill was a Mayor of Ringwood. Cream coloured card with the City of Ringwood logo, blue writing, and small pencil hand written note "unable to attend".

Hand-written annual report of the East Ringwood Progress Association for 1947-1948. No author but presume either the President or Secretary.

Hand written document listing prominent buildings and places in Bendigo. Eg. Abbot & Co, Conservatory, Stillwells, Specimen Cottage.bendigo, history, buildings/streetscapes