The discovery of the first telescope in 1608 can be attributed to Hans Lippershey of the Netherlands when he discovers that holding two lenses up some distance apart bring objects closer. He applies for a patent on his invention and this becomes the first documented creation of a telescope. Then in 1668, Newton produces the first successful reflecting telescope using a two-inch diameter concave spherical mirror. This opened the door to magnifying objects millions of times far beyond what could ever be obtained with a lens. It wasn’t until 1729 that Chester Moor Hall develops an achromatic lens (two pieces of glass with different indices of light refraction combined produce a lens that can focus colours to almost an exact point resulting in much sharper images but still with some distortion around the edges of the image. Then in 1729 Scottish instrument maker James Short invents the first parabolic and elliptic, distortion-less mirror ideal for reflecting telescopes. We now come to John Dollond who improves upon the achromatic objective lens by placing a concave flint glass lens between two convex crown glass lenses. This had the effect of improving the image considerably. Makers Information: John Dollond (1707-1761) London England he was a maker of optical and astronomical instruments who developed an achromatic (non-colour distorting) refracting telescope and practical heliometer. A telescope that used a divided lens to measure the Sun’s diameter and the angles between celestial bodies. The son of a Huguenot refugees Dollond learned the family trade of silk weaving. He became proficient in optics and astronomy and in 1752 his eldest son, Peter joined his father in an optical business, in 1753 he introduced the heliometer. In the same year, he also took out a patent on his new lenses. He was elected a fellow of the Royal Society in May 1761 but died suddenly in November and his share in the patent passed to his son Peter. In subsequent squabbles between Peter and the many London opticians who challenged his patent, Peter’s consistent position was that, whatever precedents there may have been to his achromatic lenses, his father had independently reached his practical technique on the basis of his theoretical command of Newtonian optics. As a result of maintaining his fathers patent, Dollond s became the leading manufacturer of optical instruments. For a time in the eighteenth and nineteenth century the word 'Dollond' was almost a generic term for telescope rather like 'Hoover; is to vacuum cleaner. Genuine Dollond telescopes were considered to be amongst the best. Peter Dollond (1731-1820) was the business brain behind the company which he founded in Vine Street, Spitalfields in 1750 and in 1752 moved the business to the Strand London. The Dollonds seem to have made both types of telescopes (reflecting and refracting), possessing the technology to produce significant numbers of lenses free of chromatic aberration for refracting telescopes. A Dollond telescope sailed with Captain Cook in 1769 on his voyage to observe the Transit of Venus. Thomas Jefferson and Admiral Lord Nelson were also customers of the Dollonds. Dollond & Co merged with Aitchison & Co in 1927 to form Dollond & Aitchison, the well-known high street chain of opticians, now fully part of Boots Opticians. They no longer manufacture but are exclusively a retail operation.    John Dollond's experiments in optics and how different combinations of lenses refract light and colour gave a better understanding of the divergent properties of lenses. That went on to inform and pave the way for the improvement of our understanding of optics that are represented today. Dollond was referred to in his time as the "Father of practical optics" as a leader in his field he received many prestigious awards. The telescope in the collection is a good example of one of Dollonds early library telescopes and its connection with one of England's 18th-century pioneers in optical development is in itself a significant and an important item to have within the collection. One tube ships day & Night Telescope brass inner tube with timber main tube covered in leather. Unavailable to inspect Inscriptions to determine authenticity.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, telescope, dolland, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, royal national life boat institution

PC Valentine 2650 Powelltown timber train at Yarra Junction Negative Black white Scanned at 600 dpi.

This picture depicts Gallipolis Anzac cove in 1914 The landing at Anzac Cove on Sunday, 25 April 1915, also known as the landing at Gaba Tepe, and to the Turks as the Arıburnu Battle, was part of the amphibious invasion of the Gallipoli Peninsula by the forces of the British Empire, which began the land phase of the Gallipoli Campaign of the First World War.Rectangular in shape timber picture frame with a small gold border,The photo is surrounded by a white border and covered in glass.Colarts studios Melbourneww1, lara r.s.l., world war one, gallipoli, anzac cove

Given that the photo is 1936 the first two are possibly, F/O Joshua Roger McDONALD No 86, enlisted 15.1.35. At his death on 10.12.1941 he was Wing Commander No 13 Sqd RAAF Darwin. Flying Hudson No A16-69 himself and 3 crew members were killed when the plane crashed into the sea near Ambon Island, Indonesia. Fl/Lt Robert Frederick DALTON No 37, no details of enlistment date. When he was discharged from the RAAF on 16.12.1947 he was Wing Commander at RSTN Laverton (TD & RS) F/O Frederick Attwood WITTSCHEIBE No 89 enlisted on 15.1.1935. At discharge from the RAAF on 21.5.1946 he was Wing Commander at Station HQ East Sale. There is only one WITTSCHEIBE listed on the nominal role. Refer also Reg No 97.Black & white photo of 3 members of A Flight No 21 Squadron in rectangular black timber frame with wire hanger.Hand written on rear: F/O McDonald, FL/Lt R F Dalton, F/O F A Wittscheibe (Born Bendigo 1913, died Bendigo 1998) A Flight No 2 Squadron, circa 1936.military history, photography - group photograph, raaf

This souvenir was sent by Donald John BURNET No 2130 60th Batt to his sister Lillian. He was KIA on 25.9.1917. Refer Cat No 1973P for his full service details.Coloured woven unknown material marked Souvenir From France, surrounded with rose motif. Frame heavy timber. "Souvenir From France"military history - souvenirs, trades - carpentery, manchester - fabric, france

The soldier is Lionel Clarence Younghusband, initial enlistment No N199216, transferred to AIF No NX115868 age 22 years on 7.9.1942, date of death listed as 14.7.1943 while serving in 3rd ARMD DIV.Black & white photograph mounted on polished map of Australia mounted on timber rectangular stand. Photograph of a soldier in uniform.Hand inscribed on map - “Lionel NX115868 / 3rd Amd Div / AIF”photography-photographs, military history - souvenirs

Wooden tray with Rising Sun design. Inlay of 2 different timbers. 4 small raised handles on edges.domestic items-trays, military history-souvenirs

Quarter deck bell mounted on timber plinth from 3 masted steel hulled barquentine "Alexa"iCapt G M Heyen 1925

These men are Ken North (standing) and Mick Evans (seated), serving with Australian Army in the Middle East. this photograph was sent home to his daughters by Mick Evans and is inscribed "To Betty, Shirley and June". Mick later served with the 'Rats of Tobruk'.This is a memento sent from father to children during World War II. Photograph of two soldiers, one seated. Mounted in timber frame. Frame size: 25 x 20 cm.Inscribed "To Betty, Shirley and June"mick evans, ken north, rats of tobruk, tobruk, world war ii, australian army

Used by Ballarat signwriter Keith Rash, who studied signwriting at the Ballarat School of MinesBoxed (timber) stamp kit with letter, numbers, patterns and an 'Excelsior Self-Inking Stamp Pad', known as 'The Artistic'.'The Artistic'ballarat school of mines, keith rash, signwriting, stamp pad, the artistic

The certificate was designed by David Kent in 1896Timber framed certificate relating to the Australian Juvenile Exhibition Ballarat and awarded to William Baragwanath for the model of the Welcome Gully. Frame is by W.H. Burgoyne, Picture Frame Maker, artist, Castlemainecertificate, w.h. burgoyne, william baragwanath, c.b. retallack, joseph j. kelsall, david kent, rider and mercer

3 Large aerial photographs of Bendigo North Primary School under glass in a timber frame. Deframed 2022photograph, building, bendigo north school

Black and white photograph of a steam locomotive with coal tender engine number H220, in a timber frame under glass.photograph, train, steam train

Black and white photograph of diesel locomotive Edward Henty engine number 302, under glass in a timber frame.photograph, train, diesel

Handwritten Poem (some colour ) in brown timber frame. Nui - Dat A lighthearted look at life in Nui Dat.poetry - nui dat, 5 rar

Slide, Allan Budge Collection: house, Pyke Street. Verandah Friezes In Timber. Turnery used to good effect.house, public, allan budge collection:, allan budge collection:

Colour photograph of a timber and steel waterwheel hub and spokes in the yard of the Bon Accord Museum, Burra, South Australia.burra, mining, waterwheel, bon accord

Colour Photograph in a brown timber Frame of HMAS Hobart at sea. Plaque details the ships three deployments in VietnamShip Reg "39'photograph, hmas hobart

Timber plaque with Australian Red Cross logo and banner attached, with small brass etched plate at top of plaque.St Patrick's College / In appreciation of their continuing support for / 'Red Cross Calling' / May 1985 / Australian Red Cross Society / Victorian Division.

Freestanding timber block tapering from a wider base, with circular gold medal inset and brass etched plate.St Patrick's College / Michael Ronaldson / Prize for Community Service / 1990 / Riding for the Disabled Support Group.

Khaki timber first aid box, featuring red cross on top and two sides. Canvas and rope handles.Red crosses on top and two sides. Qty 80 ON ITE UZE WEA R P, GN-7-1-7-6777 N319mfirst aid box

Born: Uxbridge, Middlesex, England 1872; Arrived: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia c.1914; Lived and worked: France 1905-1913, Australia: 1908 and 1913, Europe, Middle East and Asia 1916- c.1936; Died: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 1952ImpressionismLedger Gift, 1980Garden setting with flowers, trees and small figures running down a path. Bronze brushed carved timber frame.Recto: Signed "CARRICK FOX" in deep navy oil in l.l.c of composition; Not dated; Not titledpainting, garden, figures, flowers, children, trees, path

Born: St Kilda, Victoria, Australia 1889; Died: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 1939ImpressionismLedger Gift, 1985Expressive brushstrokes in muted colours of two figures fishing in foreground with buildings, tower and trees in background. Timber frame.Recto: Signed "McINNES" in dark brown oil in l.r.c of composition; Not dated; Not titledpaintings, rural, buildings, figures, clouds

Born: Edinburgh, Scotland c.1818; Arrived: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia c.1867; Died: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 1900VictorianGift of Mrs E.E. Ledger, 1985Rural landscape with dirt track, narrow stream, trees and steep mountains. Gold brushed and painted timber frame.Recto: Signed and dated “J H Carse / 1866” in brown oil, l.r.c of composition; Not titled painting, landscape, mountains, river, clouds, sky, trees

Born: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 1848; Lived and worked: New Zealand 1866-1877, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States 1892-1905; Papua New Guinea 1916 and 1918; Died: Macedon, Victoria, Australia 1922NationalismLedger Gift, 1987Dense bush landscape with pink flowers, yellow trees and tall gum trees. Gold brushed timber frame. Recto: Signed "Ellis Rowan" in brown watercolour in l.l.c of composition; Not dated; Not titledwatercolour, landscape, trees, shrubs, flowers, autumn

Born: Dungog, New South Wales, Australia 1864; Lived and worked: England and France 1895-1915; Died: Taronga Park, New South Wales, Australia 1937InterwarLedger Gift, 1987Figures relaxing under trees overlooking beach with buildings and hills in the distance. Thin gold brushed timber frame.Recto: Signed and dated "B.E.MINNS / 1935" in brown watercolour in l.l.c of composition; Not titled watercolour, seascape, trees, figures, beach, buildings