This photograph is held in the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute Audio Visual Collection. Please contact BMI for all print and usage inquiries. BMI librarian Rosemary McInerney's father George Richmond ran this furnitue business on Armstrong St Nth. Here are his reminiscences of that shoppping area from The Courier March 1st 1978 THE GOOD OLD DAYS IN ARMSTRONG ST. NORTH Mr George Richmond began work in Armstrong street north as a lad in knickerbockers in 1926. He started with Hames and Woodward, a piano, music and record shop, which he took over when both Hames and Woodward died during the war. Mr Richmond was guest speaker at an informal dinner of the Armstrong St North Traders Association held at the Victoria Hotel on Monday night. At the meeting he was made a life member of the association, with which he had been involved since its inception in 1930. “I can remember when a man on a bicycle with a little ladder on his backrode up the street with a long stick and turned on the gas lights under the verandahs,” he said. “It was around that time when there used to be a little man with a broom walking up and down the street, sweeping away what was left behind by horses. “There also used to be a bellringer who would walk up and down Armstrong street announcing a sale in a shop. He used to have a tall black hat, a large black frock coat and had a large mustache.” “Up to 1936, there used to be regular visits by street musicians, who were usually good for a few laughs.” “The last musicians to come through were an Italian trio, who were very good.” Mr Richmond said the depression was a sad time for Armstrong street. “A lot of people had to put their properties up for sale, because not many people could afford to buy things like records then,” he said. Mr Richmond said Fridays were very busy then as it was market day for hundreds of farmers in the area. “The hotels put on extra groomsmen for the stables, and standing in the store I could smell the beer and tobacco drifting down from the hotels.”ballarat, hames, woodward, furniture, richmond, armstrong st nth, shop

This photograph is held in the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute Audio Visual Collection. Please contact BMI for all print and usage inquiries. BMI librarian Rosemary McInerney's father George Richmond ran this furnitue business on Armstrong St Nth. Here are his reminiscences of that shoppping area from The Courier March 1st 1978 THE GOOD OLD DAYS IN ARMSTRONG ST. NORTH Mr George Richmond began work in Armstrong street north as a lad in knickerbockers in 1926. He started with Hames and Woodward, a piano, music and record shop, which he took over when both Hames and Woodward died during the war. Mr Richmond was guest speaker at an informal dinner of the Armstrong St North Traders Association held at the Victoria Hotel on Monday night. At the meeting he was made a life member of the association, with which he had been involved since its inception in 1930. “I can remember when a man on a bicycle with a little ladder on his backrode up the street with a long stick and turned on the gas lights under the verandahs,” he said. “It was around that time when there used to be a little man with a broom walking up and down the street, sweeping away what was left behind by horses. “There also used to be a bellringer who would walk up and down Armstrong street announcing a sale in a shop. He used to have a tall black hat, a large black frock coat and had a large mustache.” “Up to 1936, there used to be regular visits by street musicians, who were usually good for a few laughs.” “The last musicians to come through were an Italian trio, who were very good.” Mr Richmond said the depression was a sad time for Armstrong street. “A lot of people had to put their properties up for sale, because not many people could afford to buy things like records then,” he said. Mr Richmond said Fridays were very busy then as it was market day for hundreds of farmers in the area. “The hotels put on extra groomsmen for the stables, and standing in the store I could smell the beer and tobacco drifting down from the hotels.”ballarat, hames, woodward, furniture, richmond, armstrong st nth, shop, street, night

This photograph is held in the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute Audio Visual Collection. Please contact BMI for all print and usage inquiries. BMI librarian Rosemary McInerney's father George Richmond ran this furnitue business on Armstrong St Nth. Here are his reminiscences of that shoppping area from The Courier March 1st 1978 THE GOOD OLD DAYS IN ARMSTRONG ST. NORTH Mr George Richmond began work in Armstrong street north as a lad in knickerbockers in 1926. He started with Hames and Woodward, a piano, music and record shop, which he took over when both Hames and Woodward died during the war. Mr Richmond was guest speaker at an informal dinner of the Armstrong St North Traders Association held at the Victoria Hotel on Monday night. At the meeting he was made a life member of the association, with which he had been involved since its inception in 1930. “I can remember when a man on a bicycle with a little ladder on his backrode up the street with a long stick and turned on the gas lights under the verandahs,” he said. “It was around that time when there used to be a little man with a broom walking up and down the street, sweeping away what was left behind by horses. “There also used to be a bellringer who would walk up and down Armstrong street announcing a sale in a shop. He used to have a tall black hat, a large black frock coat and had a large mustache.” “Up to 1936, there used to be regular visits by street musicians, who were usually good for a few laughs.” “The last musicians to come through were an Italian trio, who were very good.” Mr Richmond said the depression was a sad time for Armstrong street. “A lot of people had to put their properties up for sale, because not many people could afford to buy things like records then,” he said. Mr Richmond said Fridays were very busy then as it was market day for hundreds of farmers in the area. “The hotels put on extra groomsmen for the stables, and standing in the store I could smell the beer and tobacco drifting down from the hotels.”ballarat, hames, woodward, furniture, richmond, armstrong st nth, shop

Wooden piano stool with dark brown leather studded seat. Has slatted side panels.

Desk with slanted top and one draw in original condition stained brown, 4 legs.

This photograph of Slawa and her sister was taken a few months before Slawa and baby Eva left Vienna, in December 1938. They joined Karl in Switzerland. After leaving Europe, she did not see her sister again for 30 years – years which are documented in the many letters held by the Studio, sent over this time. In 1968 Slawa and Rella met one more time in Paris.This photograph documents the important relationship between Slawa Horowitz-Duldig and her sister Rella Horowitz, later Laisne. Rella assisted Slawa in the process of developing her invention of the modern foldable umbrella, and hid the family's artworks and furniture, designed by Slawa and the firm of Sigmund Jaray, in her apartment in Paris during the Second World War. It is of historical significance as it documents life in Vienna prior to the Second World War.

Given to Pat Richardson by her mother, Vera McDowell in the 1980s. Original source unknown.Widely used in Australian homes to protect furniture surfaces and as decorative items until circa 1960s, although still used with traditional/antique furnitureWhite cotton bobbin lace round doyley with concentric separate patterns, including a butterfly motif, with undulating edging completed with the same bobbin lace edging.handcrafts, lacemaking, domestic items, ornaments / decorative

Doll's bed belonged to Bruce Reynolds daughter.Metal doll's bed with knitted cover, cotton mattress, white polyester pillow with cotton pillow case embroidered with blue rabbit. Nylon quilted cover, grey with pink rose lined with yellow floral cotton. Rug is nine knitted oblongs joined together.Quality Tontine Products. David Galt Industries, Melbourne.toys, doll's furniture, toys, dolls' accessories

Was one of Doris's toys as a child.Miniature wooden chest of drawers with three drawers with metal handlestoys, doll's furniture

Wicker toy pram with iron handletoys, doll's furniture

From the Margaret Scarlett CollectionGreen & pink floral cotton mattress with five wool buttons on front & back.toys, doll's furniture

Margaret Scarlett CollectionPink, with blue and yellow flowers. White bowstoys, doll's furniture

See the attached sheets from the TOOLCHEST magazine setting out the history of Turners and the Stanley Works.Large metal sign which was installed on an entrance gate. Sign reads 'The Stanley Works Pty Ltd INWARD GOODS STORE'An arrow under which it reads The Stanley Works Pty Ltdstreet furniture, signs

Wooden orange chair with rounded back suitable for doll's house.toys, doll's furniture

Colour photograph of Melbourne House, a former general store run by C. Blyth and Son. sebastopol, melbourne house, c. blyth and son, ballarat furniture company, architecture

Ballarat Town Hall erected 1870-72 at a cost of 17,976 pounds, on the south east corner of Sturt and Armstrong Streets. The raised corner pavilions in the design of the building make it unique in the State. This photograph shows a busy Ballarat intersection on a typical working day. Mrs Bon Strange and her husband Bert were well known Ballarat residents. When Mrs Strange died some years ago, her extensive slide collection was sorted through and those relevant to Ballarat were gifted to the Ballarat Library.ballarat town hall, sturt street, council trucks, tram, illuminations, street furniture, statues, verandahs

Mrs Strange has captured the Gardens looking their leafy best, probably early Autumn, in this slide featuring colourful garden seating once a feature of the Gardens. Mrs Bon Strange and her husband Bert were well known Ballarat residents. When Mrs Strange died some years ago, her extensive slide collection was sorted through and those relevant to Ballarat were gifted to the Ballarat Library.botanical gardens, lake wendouree, statuary pavillion, william wallace statue, garden furniture

Original use unknown. Found underneath the St Martins Anglican Church Hall building when it was moved from Belgrave South Primary School to Belgrave Heights in 1994.Five-sided piece of wood with carvings of vines and a flower at the centre.

00373.1 Letter dated 30 January 1943 to W.G.Thomson enclosing a list of items that the Hostel wished to purchase and a cheque for £88/19/- in payment. It also requests the vendor considers adding items such as garden tools and hoses for sale, as Legacy would "find it difficult to obtain these items at present". 00373.2 The List of Articles available for purchase by Legacy Club. Broken down room by room. Included items such as curtains, linoleum, vacuum cleaner, kitchen table and chairs, roller for the tennis court and a stepladder. A record of written correspondence regarding purchasing furniture and items for the first hostel established by Legacy in 1943.00373.1 Blue quarto copy paper, black type, two hole punched. 00373.2 White foolscap paper, black type, two hole punched.00373.1 Initialled illegible on behalf of the Chairman - Hostel Committee. 00373.2 Tick marks in pencil alongside some itemsholmbush administration, residences

List of equipment for setting up Holmbush with prices, not including items bought from Thomson's or under terms of Contract. Including prices and applicable sales tax. Included items such as teapots, irons, toasters, buckets, cutlery, brushes, carpet sweeper, trays, garden tools, rugs, mattresses, pillows and linen. A record of written correspondence regarding purchasing furniture and items for the first hostel established by Legacy in 1943.List of equipment and prices for Holmbush on white quarto copy paper x 4 pages, with black type, two hole punched.Tick marks or crosses in pencil alongside some items.holmbush administration, residences