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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Audio - Phonograph, Thomas A. Edison, Edison Laboratory, c.1909
The Edison Fireside Phonograph Combination Type A model phonograph was an open horn model. This machine was produced around 1909, just after the introduction of 4-minute record cylinders in 1908.; the selection lever on the front was either 4 or 2-minute choice. This Fireside model has a fluted octagonal horn that attaches to the reproducer on the machine and is suspended by on ring by a horn crane attachment. The phonograph machine is powered purely by mechanical means, winding the crank handle on the side of the machine to start the belt-driven, spring-loaded motor inside. The sound comes from a pre-recorded, vertical cut record cylinder, which slides over the Mandle, a smooth rotating drum. The reproducer, an all-in-one needle, amplifier and speaker, is lowered onto the cylinder, the needle picks up the sound and plays it on the speaker and the attached horn amplifies the sound. The phonograph machine was invented by Thomas Alva Edison in the late 19th century. Edison adopted the idea from the technology of the telegraph machine. He patented the phonograph in early 1878. It was able to record sound and play it back. This amazing invention opened up a whole new world of entertainment, where wax cylinders of pre-recorded sound could be purchased with a wide variety of music and played over and over. The first wax cylinders were white and used a combination of bees' wax and animal fax or tallow. By 1892 Edison was using 'brown wax' cylinders that ranged from cream through to dark brown. The Edison Phonograph Company was formed in 1887 to produce these machines. He sold the company in 1855 to the North American Phonograph Company but bought that company in 1890. He then started the Edison Spring Motor factory in 1895, and the National Phonograph Company in 1896. In 1910 the company became Thomas A. Edison Inc. In 1898 Edison produced the Edison Standard Phonograph, the first phonograph to carry his own trade mark. He began mass producing duplicate copies of his wax cylinders in 1901 using moulds instead of engraving the cylinders. The wax was black and harder than the brown wax. The ends of the cylinders were bevelled so that the title's label could be added. The last phonograph machine to use an external open horn was produced in 1912 due to the much more robust round records being invented. In 1913 Edison started producing the Edison Disc Phonograph. The company stopped trading in 1929.This Edison Fireside Phonograph model is significant for being one of the last models to have an external horn. It is also significant for its connection with the invention of the phonograph, which made music and sound available for domestic enjoyment. It was used for entertainment and education, even teaching languages. It signalled a new era of music that could be reproduced and played anywhere. It is also significant for its short time span of popularity, just a few decades, due to the growing use of records, which gave a much higher quality sound and were more robust.Phonograph; Edison Fireside Phonograph, Combination Type, Model A. It is in a wooden case with a domed lid, metal catches on each side and a folding wooden handle. It has a metal drum and a reproducer mechanism. The metal and wood crank handle starts the machine’s motor. A sliding lever at the front selects the speed for four- or two-minute cylinders. The inscribed plate has the maker, serial number, patents and other information. The reproducer also has an inscription. It has a curved metal open horn attachment. Made in Orange, New Jersey in c.1909. NOTE: the fluted octagonal horn is catalogued separately.Case front, in script, Edison’s early ‘banner’ decal “Edison” On the front of the machine “Thomas A Edison TRADE MARK” On the maker’s plate; "Edison Fireside Phonograph Combination Type" Serial number “14718” Around sound outlet; “C 4076” “REPRODUCER LICENCED FOR USE ONLY ON EDISON PHOTOGRAPHS SOLD BYT.A. EDISON INC.” At the front edge “4 MINUTES 2flagstaff hill, maritime museum, maritime village, warrnambool, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, gramophone, phonograph, music player, entertainment, audio equipment, edison, thomas a edison, horn, phonograph horn, amplifier, audio, sound recording, sound playback, phonograph machine, phonograph cylinder, external horn, edison phonograph company, wax cylinders, sound reproduction, edison spring motor factory, national phonograph company, thomas a. edison inc, crank-operated motor, open horn phonograph, 4 speed, 2 speed -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Certificate - Methodist Girls' Comradeship, Charter
The Methodist Girls' Comradeship was formed in 1918 with the first Branch being in Bondi, NSW. There were three sections: Junior Rays, 8 - 11 years; Senior Rays, 11 - 15 years and Comrades, 15 years and over. The aims of the MGC was to "challenge young people with the saving power of Jesus Christ and provide avenues of christian service" and "to provide for the spiritual, social, physical and educational welfare of the members". The MGC's motto was "The Utmost for the Highest".Six cream coloured charters with blue and gold print and handwritten information. E3094.19.1 Fawkner No 337; E3094.19.2 Snow Myrtle No 369; E3094.19.3 Traveller's Joy No 292; E3094.19.4 Box Hill No 391; E3094.19.5 Ivy Leaf No 396 and E3094.19.6 West Newport No 325.E3094.19.1 "Fawkner No. 337 Red Tulip 3-5-61 Barbara Brown State Chief Ray Dorothy Waod John W Goodluck" "E3094.19.2 ""SNOW MYRTLE" BRANCH NO 369 12th march 63 S.P.Arhur S.C.R. Margaret Nevitt John W Goodluck" E3094.19.3 "Traveller's Joy Branch No 292 6th May 58 J Green" E3094.19.4 "Box Hill no.391 "Sunflower" 26th March 65 Norma E Pearce STATE CHIEF RAY Beverley J. Lowe" E3094.19.5 "Ivy Leaf Branch No. 396 26-4-65 Beverley J. Lowe Bruce Rollins" E3094.19.6 "Chrysantemum Rays' Branch Wes Newport No.325 24-5-60 Barbara Brown State Chief Ray Dorothy Wood Graeme W Speedy"methodist girls' comradeship, methodist girls' comradeship rays' section, charters, methodist church of australasia, youth groups, barbara brown state chief ray, graeme w speedy chief director, beverley j lowe state supt., bruce rollins chief director, ivy leaf branch no 396, chrysanthemum west newport no 325, norma e pearce state chief ray, sunflower box hill no 391, traveller's joy no 292, j green state supt., snow myrtle no 369, s p arthur state chief ray, margaret nevitt state supt., john w goodluck chief director, dorothy wood state supt., red tulip fawkner no 337 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Australian Stamp Pack - Australia Remembers, Stamp Pack 4 x 45c, 1995
Australia Post 4 x 45c Stamp Pack issued 1995 Contents are a collection of 4 stamps showing people who made a valuable contribution and service. This pack includes : Sir Edward " Weary" Dunlop (1907-1993) AC, CMG, mentioned for Medical Treatment rendered to World War 2 prisoners of War. Jessie Vasey (1897-1966) CBE awarded for founding and service to The War Widows Guild. John "Diver" Derrick (1914-1945) VC, mentioned for his being awarded the Victoria Cross for bravery in New Guinea during World War 2. Rawdon "RON" Middleton (1916-1942) VC mentioned for his service during World War 2 RAAF The Stamp Pack consists of 4 pages : front page Australia Remembers 1945 with picture of V.C.Mostly black and White with Orange and Red. Second page Australia Remembers 1945 with details of stamps light brown back ground Third page 4 stamps with details of personnel light blue background. Last page small advertisements Orange back ground.australia post 4 x 45 cent stamp pack "australia remembers" 1994 -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood State School - Class photograph - Grade 1D, 1954
Black and white photograph - Grade 1D, 1954"Attached to photograph" Back Row- L to R: ?, Phillip Decini, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, 2nd Row - L to R: ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, Ruth Tozer, Laurel Adams, ?, Marilyn John, Susan Appleby, ?, ?. 3rd Row - L to R: ?, ?, ?, ?, Margaret Doak, Christine McLennon, Meredith Brown, ?, Barbara Gordon, Janet McLeod, Jennifer Whitford. Front Row - L to R: ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?, Rod Roach. Teacher: -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Ringwood Bowling Club- Ladies Section, C2 Division Pennant winners Season 1973-74
Sepia photograph "Attached to photograph" Players names: Back Row- L to R: V MacDonald, M Stuchbery, H Lowen, N Bradley, O Wines, T Mullens, L Gosbell, D Green. Front Row- L to R: J Keating, P Lord, J Nichols, M Coleman, R Brown, M Dewer, D Lunn, A Lowe. -
Vision Australia
Photograph (item) - Image, Ballarat plaques
Kelaston (Ballarat Day Centre) was furnished with donations from Ballarat and surrounding districts. To acknowledge this generosity, plaques were created and placed in various locations around the centre. The inscriptions read as follows: This room was refurbished through the assistance of the Ballarat Police and Patrons Golf Club -1989- Generous gifts donated in memory of Cecil H. Jeffrey and George R. Rose furnished this area This room was furnished by Buningyong Auxiliary -1957- These facilities were made possible through the support of Mr Z. Nelsons This room was furnished by Lismore Auxiliary 1957 This room was sponsored by Wendouree Younger Set for the Aged Blind This room was furnished by Snake Valley/Carngham Auxiliary This room was furnished by Mrs Philip Russell Carngham 1959 This room was furnished by Hamilton Auxiliary 1957 Presented by Lorraine Bennett -1951- This room was furnished by the Bungaree Auxiliary Sponsored by Brown Hill Auxiliary 1963 This room was furnished by the Ballarat Bowling Club This lounge room was furnished by the late Miss J.A. Wright through her bequest to the Ballarat Ladies Auxiliary This room was furnished by Snake Valley/Carngham Auxiliary 1959 This room was furnished by Penhurst Auxiliary 1957 This room was furnished by Wendouree Auxiliary 1958 The generous gift of Wendouree Mills furnished this room This room was furnished by Wendouree Auxiliary This room was furnished by Lismore Auxiliary 1957 This room was furnished by Mortlake Auxiliary 1957 This room was furnished by Lake Bolac Auxiliary 1958 This room was furnished by Camperdown Auxiliary 1957 This room was furnished by Staff of Allied Bruce Small 1958 This room was furnished by Buninyong Auxiliary 1957 This room was furnished by the ladies of the Ballarat Philharmonic Singers This room was furnished by Waubra AuxiliaryVariouskelaston, auxiliaries, fundraising, plaques -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
18 small black and white photographs of the Bogong High Plains, 1948
These photos of the Bogong High Plains were all taken by Ronald George Thorn who was a cadet engineer with the State Electricity Commission. He worked on the Kiewa scheme from 1948 to 1950 doing overhead line construction and maintenance plus electrical design and drawing work. They are from his personal collection and a record of his time in the Kiewa area.Pictorial history of personal involvement in the the early days of the Kiewa Scheme.18 small black and white photographs all taken on the Bogong High Plains.Photo 1 Wallace's Hut. Photo 2 Ruined Castle - Looking towards Pretty Valley December 1948. Photo 3 Ruined Castle - Looking towards Pretty Valley December 1948. Photo 4 Ruined Castle - Looking Down Valley December 1948. Photo 5 - Mt. McKay from Ruined Castle October 1948. Photo 6 View from Rocky Valley Camp October 1948. Photo 7 Mt. Feather Top from Ruined Castle October 1948. Photo 8 View from Ruined Castle looking downwards towards Beauty October 1948. Photo 9 Rocky River from gauging station October 1948. Photo 10 Rocky Valley River from main road October 1948. Photo 11 View along little Arthur Fire Track October 1948. Photo 12 View along main road. Looking towards Beauty Valley October 1948. Photo 13 View from Little Arthur Fire Track October 1948. Photo 14 Frying Pan Spur from Rocky Valley Road October 1948. Photo 15 Mt. Bogong from Big Hill Fire Track October 1948. Photo 16 View from Big Hill Fire Track October 1948. Photo 17 Mt. Feathertop from Ruined Castle October 1948. Photo 18 Mt. Fainter from Ruined Castle October 1948. (All of the above is hand written on the back of photos in ink). bogong high plains; r g thorn; secv; kiewa hydro electric scheme; pictorial history -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Negative - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Road Reserve Housing, Mar. 1961
Shack built on road reserve without permit Most probably up on Simms Road, Kinglake Other areas where illegal shacks were built wer at the junction of Flat Rock Road and Cherry Tree Road, Hurstbridge. At times, Building Surveyor George E Newton would have to attend to these shacks for inspection and issue demolition ordersRecord of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, shire of eltham, 1961-03, building surveyor, cherry tree road, flat rock road, george e. newton, houses, hurstbridge, kinglake, road reserve, road reserve housing, scan - 120 format 6x6 negative, shack, simms road -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Negative - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Road Reserve Housing, Mar. 1961
Shack built on road reserve without permit Most probably up on Simms Road, Kinglake Other areas where illegal shacks were built wer at the junction of Flat Rock Road and Cherry Tree Road, Hurstbridge. At times, Building Surveyor George E Newton would have to attend to these shacks for inspection and issue demolition ordersRecord of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, shire of eltham, 1961-03, building surveyor, cherry tree road, flat rock road, george e. newton, houses, hurstbridge, kinglake, road reserve, road reserve housing, scan - 120 format 6x6 negative, shack, simms road -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Negative - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Road Reserve Housing, Mar. 1961
Shack built on road reserve without permit Most probably up on Simms Road, Kinglake Other areas where illegal shacks were built were at the junction of Flat Rock Road and Cherry Tree Road, Hurstbridge. At times, Building Surveyor George E Newton would have to attend to these shacks for inspection and issue demolition ordersRecord of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.infrastructure, shire of eltham, 1961-03, building surveyor, cherry tree road, flat rock road, george e. newton, houses, hurstbridge, kinglake, road reserve, road reserve housing, scan - 120 format 6x6 negative, shack, simms road -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - St. Georges Road, 68, Elsternwick
Two documents about the history and features of this property. A typed report about the ownership and occupancy from 1906 to 1978 of 68 St. Georges Road dated 21/07/1987 researched by Hailary Bullock and Rosalind Landells with handwritten working notes. Two evaluations, one for the house dated 05/05/1954, and one for the furnishings inside the house.st. georges road, george road, elsternwick, frederick sargood estate, sargood f., ripponlea, ring c., wrigley leslie j., belle vue, young stephen, locksley, cutts herbert, robertson david, robertson ada, edwards joseph, cording william, rybajzen jeko szaul, bullock hilary, landells rosalind, brighton historical society, architectural features, houses, land values, furnishings, brick houses, verandahs, cast iron work, edwards mrs -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Cambria
This folder contains one document about the owners of this property: The page provides a list of the tenants of Cambria, Neerim Road from 1891 to 1940. Sourced from Sands and McDougall. Also, Caulfield Rate Book Listings for the period 1889 to 1897. The document also provides a brief biography of George Davis with a reference to the Biography of Victorian Parliament. Handwritten, unattributed and undated.cambria, neerim road, davis george, davis george mrs, davies george, davis j h, deans walter , widdes john, widdes e a mrs, ellis richard, godby c t, presentation covent and ladies college, roseberry avenue, caulfield -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Magazine, Police Life, Monthly News-Magazine of the Victoria Police Force, Jan-Feb 1966, 1966
Pass - Out Parade, pp6-7 Covers the passing out parade for Lewis Howard Victoria Police. "Lewis Howad has a cousin in the Force, I/Const. George Howard, stationed at Eltham. He was formerly an orchard hand in the Panton Hills district, where he lives. He plays football for Panton Hill and cricket for St Andrews." Digital file only - scanned by EDHS from item on loaneltham police station, george howard, lew howard collection, lewis howard, passing-out parade, police life (magazine), victoria police -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet - Lansell's Fortuna, Army Survey Regiment, Circa 1960
History of Fortuna Villa covering owners and occupiers, the building and the tour during Army tenure. Mentions original owner Christopher Balderstedt, George Lansell and Royal Australian Survey Corps tenures. A number of different versions of this booklet were produced. Each version had a different colour cover. This orange covered edition was the last version produced and printed.6001.1 The white covered version is the first edition of the Fortuna Tour booklet. 6001.2 The orange and off-white covered booklet is the final edition of the Fortuna Tour booklet produced by the Army Survey Regiment, 36 pages, contains black and white photos, colour photos, plans, sketches, maps, diagrams, gloss paper, stapled spline 20cm x 29cm 6001.3 The green covered edition is a second variation of the Army Survey Regiment Tour Bookletroyal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
Greensborough Historical Society
Mixed media - Audio Cassette and Program, Diamond Valley Choral Society, Handel's Messiah, performed by Diamond Valley Choral Society 1983-1993, 14/04/1985
A recording of 'Messiah', an English language oratorio by George Frederic Handel, composed in 1741. The text was compiled from the King James Bible; it contains 3 parts and part 2 ends with the 'Hallelujah' chorus. This performance by the Diamond Valley Choral Society and combined choirs was recorded at St John's Church of England, Heidelberg 14/04/1985 (date on program).1 audio cassette in clear plastic case, planning notes and printed programHandwritten on case: "DVCS 1983-1993 for CD"diamond valley choral society, messiah (oratorio), st john's church of england heidelberg -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Photograph Collection, Jan Macdonald, Viewbank Homestead archaeological excavation 1999, 1999
In 1999, an archaeological dig was undertaken at the Viewbank Homestead site in Viewbank. This set of photographs was taken at the dig site in 1999. The house was built c1840 by James Williamson; it was later purchased by George Gear as a wedding gift to his daughter on her marriage to Dr Robert Martin. It became a grand mansion in the late 1800s but by the 1920s, it was stripped bare of materials and demolished in the 1920s. The archaeological dig was and insight into early life in the Viewbank HomesteadSet of 8 panoramic photos of archaeological dig and flyer for dig.viewbank homestead, banyule road viewbank, viewbank, archaeological digs -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph, Colour, 1988
The photograph taken in 1988 before it was demolished shows the Art Deco style building also known as the King George V memorial Building, commissioned by merchant and philanthropist, Alfred Michael Nicholas (1881-1937) and designed by prolific Melbourne-based architect Harry A. Norris (1888-1966) in 1937 best known for his commercial work in Melbourne city centre. Architect Harry A Norris, one of Melbourne's early designers in the Moderne style had a strong relationship with the wealthy Nicholas family who made their fortune on the production of Aspro, a replacement for the German Aspirin when it was made unavailable during WWI. After the Nicholas Building on Swanson Street (1926), the Nicholas Factory in South Melbourne, and the mansion 'Burnham Beeches' in the Dandenongs (1931), the former Missions to Seamen building in Port Melbourne (1937) was a gift from Alfred Nicholas to the Church of England. “The new Institute will be a modern two story building in brick, with a high clock-tower, a memorial chapel, a hall for talking pictures, lounges, and billiard-rooms. It will stand in about an acre of ground between the two piers at Port Melbourne. The building of the mission has been made possible by a bequest of about£15,000 by the late Mr. A. M. Nicholas.” – The Argus 19th May, 1937. The building had a cruciform floor plan which contains a chapel, a large hall, other recreation rooms, sleeping accommodation on the first floor and a sundeck and living quarters for the chaplain and the caretaker. After being left derelict for years, it was demolished in 1994 to Colour photograph of Port Melbourne Missions to Seamen demolished in 1995.harry a. norris, alfred m. nicholas, art deco, 1937, missions to seamen, brick, king george v memorial building, 1988, zeitgeist, arts centre -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Photograph - James E Newland VC, Early 21st Century
James E Newland VC was born in Highton, Victoria and served in the AIF during the Boar War, WW1 and WW2. James E Newland was awarded the VC in April 1917 'for most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty, in the face of heavy odds, on three separate occasions.' James E Newland was presented his award by His Majesty King George V.James E Newland VC was born in Highton, Victoria and served with the AIF for over 40 years and obtained the highest honour that can be bestowed for bravery. James enlisted in the Australia Army as a Private and on discharge held the rank of Lt Col. A black and white photograph, oblong, James E Newland in Military Uniform on paper.newland, boer war, ww1, ww2, geeloing rsl, vc -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, 1907
The Orbost Workers' Band and the Orbost Town Band amalgamated in 1913 to form the Orbost Municipal Band under the conductorship of Mr Charles Spink. This photo, taken in 1907, is probably of the orbost Town Band. In the photo are : Percy Watt, Geoff Beattie, Bill Gluth, Charles Spink, Bert McCay, R. Cotterill, Fred Smooker, George Draffin and Jin Lynn. The various Orbost bands have played a major role in the Orbost community activities as well as providing entertainment and musical experiences for the many members. A black and white photograph of two rows of men,front row kneeling and back row standing. The men are dressed in suits with waistcoats and are wearing hats.Each is holding a brass instrument. -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Ada Alice Hurst, 1900
Portrait of Ada Alice Hurst who was the youngest daughter of Frederick Hurst of Hurstbridge. She married Claude Frederick Pizzey in 1907 and lived at Diamond Creek. Claude was the son of George Pizzey of "Claremont" Diamond Creek. She died on 25 July 1910, aged 30 at their home "Moana", Mitchell Street, Northcote. She is buried in the Diamond Creek cemetery. This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book, "Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, diamond creek, hurstbridge, hurst family, ada alice hurst, claude pizzey -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Photograph, Alfred Amos , Gertrude Emma Box 1941, c1941
William and Elizabeth Box migrated from Sussex England c1850 and established a market garden in the area of Henry Dendy's 'Special Survey Brighton 1841' in the Parish of Moorabbin, County of Bourke. William's parents, George & Mary Box followed in 1856 bringing 6 of their 10 children and joined William in East Brighton ( Bentleigh) Gertrude Emma Box is a descendant of this family.The Box family were pioneer settlers in the area of 'Henry Dendy's Special Survey 1841' Brighton and established market gardens .Black & White photograph of Alfred Amos and Emma Gertrude Box c1941box william, box mary nee cripps, box elizabeth avis, box george b 1808, box gertrude emma, amos alfred, smith j l; smith mary ann, stanley helen, smith vic, s horse drawn carts,, early settlers, bentleigh, mckinnon, parish of moorabbin, city of moorabbin, county of bourke, moorabbin roads board, shire of moorabbin, henry dendy's special survey 1841, were j.b.; bent thomas, o'shannassy john, king richard, charman stephen, highett william, ormond francis, maynard dennis, market gardeners, vineyards, orchards -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Port Melbourne, The National Bank of Australasia, c 1890s
The National Bank of Australasia in Bay Street was designed by Leonard TERRY of Terry and Oakden, Architects and built in 1874. In 1889, architect George JOBBINS designed an extension of the southern end of the building. This photograph was taken after the alterations had been completed. A photograph of Bay Street by Charles NETTLETON from around 1878 (Cat No 178) shows the bank as it was originally built.Photograph of the facade of the National Bank of Australasia taken probably in the 1890s - Bay Street, Port MelbourneReceived from Port Melbourne Library 16/7/1973built environment - commercial, business and traders, national bank of australasia. -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Image - Colour, Bishop's Palace Featuring Chimneys and Roof Line, Ballarat, 2014, 23/02/2014
Bishops Palace was built in 1877 as the home for the first Bishop of Ballarat. The Palace was designed by Melbourne architect, Joseph Reed, of Reed and Barnes, and built by George Broom at a cost of £6,000. The property is particularly notable for its four acres of impressive heritage-listed gardens. In 2019, Bishops Palace opened its doors to the public in the form of an accommodation, wedding and event venue.Colour image of the bluestone Bishop's Palace, and it's cast iron lace.architecture, garden, bishop's palace, cast iron lace, cast iron -
Unions Ballarat
The history of Britain Book IV: 1815 - Present Day (Don Woodward Collection), Carter, EH et al, 1960
History of Britain 1915-1958. - The Machine Age - After Waterloo - The Reform Era - Palmerston's England - The Second British Empire - Gladstone and Disraeli - The Victorian Age - From Victoria to George V - The First World War - A Twenty Years' Crisis - Britain and the British Commonwealth - The Second World War - The Welfare State and the Cold War - From Steam to Atomic Energy History - United Kingdom.Book; fourth book in the series. Cover: red background; black lettering; author's name and title. Underlining and notes in pencil and pen.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, military - world war i, military - world war ii, military - united kingdom, waterloo, history - united kingdom -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital Image, Greg Triplett, Tram waiting in Sturt St by Boer War Memorial, 19-9-1971
Image of a Ballarat bogie car waiting at the City stop with the Boer War Memorial in front. Taken on the last day of operation of the SEC Ballarat tramway system - 19-9-1971. In the background is the National Mutual building, Golden Star Chinese Cafe, Georges Oyster / fish shop and Ballarat TV and Electrical store which looks a bit of wreck inside.Yields information about the last day of operation of the Ballarat SEC tramways.Digital image - 120 negative tramways, tramcars, ballarat, last day, closure, sturt st, boer war memorial -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Album, Louisa G Thomas, Victorian Era Sketchbook, 1862
Louisa Thomas married Henry Gipps (1837-91)in 1863. They had six sons and two daughters. While Louisa and Henry Gipps were to die in Sussex, two of their sons, Frederick George De Visme Gipps (1867-1953) and Richard Brook Woodthorpe Gipps (c.1872-1946) migrated to Queensland, possibly bringing with them their mother’s sketchbook.The collection of artworks that are included in the sketchbook are often of outstanding aesthetic and artistic significance. In the variety of subject matter and the geographical places represented, it is historically significant as a document recording the postings of Colonel Henry Gipps, 9th Norfolk Regiment, and his wife Louisa to locations in the Mediterranean and West Asia. The large bound sketchbook has a marbled cover with blue binding. The name Louisa Goulburn Thomas and the date 1862 are faintly inscribed in pencil on the front page. However the book contains pen and ink and pencil drawings, watercolours, and photographs, which both predate and postdate 1862. The approximately 75 works are loose-leafed items and [currently] do not form a chronological, geographical or thematic sequence. Creators identified on some drawings and watercolours include Mary Julia Wilder Thomas, JFV Wright, ELG (Edward Louis de Bondell Gipps?), L Nicholson, Bertha Isadore Thomas, and HG (Henry Gipps?). Many of the works are signed and dated, and include rural landscapes and seascapes, archaeological sites, animal studies, and portraits. While most of the works were created in the British Isles, others are scenes of Venice, the Ionian Islands, Cape Town, Hong Kong and Japan. [A number of the ‘oriental’ paintings on silk were probably purchased from local artists.] The art works in the book are at various stages of completion and represent a diverse range of artistic skills. What may be the earliest work in the sketchbook is a drawing of three uniformed soldiers. An annotation on the reverse records that the drawing is of a Group of Soldiers after [Philipp Jakob] de Southerbourg 1830. The birth of Louisa Thomas' oldest son, William Henry Houston Meyrick Gipps (1864-1903) in Corfu perhaps explains why a number of scenes and items in the album are of the Ionian Islands. Louisa is probably the creator of a number of still life and botanical studies in the album. These range from floral studies to a bird’s nest. The painting of objects was to remain a socially ‘approved’ specialty of amateur and professional women artists into the 20th century. The complete contents of the album will be uploaded to accompany this record. Some items may be published separately on Victorian Collections, but will acknowledge their origins in the sketchbook."Louisa Goulburn Thomas / 1862"victorian sketchbooks, manuscripts - kew historical society, 9th norfolk regiment, rosemary (gipps) vaughan smith, vaughan-smith collection -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book - Instructional Book, Weldon & Co, Weldon's Practical Needlework, c.1891
An item forming part of a collection of costumes, photographs and documents relating to the Weir family who lived in the mansion originally named Illapa, 84 Princess Street, Kew, from c.1917 to 1950. This historically significant collection includes items relating to both George Weir (1866-1937) and his wife Edith Mary Weir (1867-1948). Bound copy of Weldon's Practical Needlework, retailed by W.C. Wright and Co., Booksellers & c., Broken Hill, New South Wales. The book includes advice for women on Knitting, Crochet, Drawn Thread Work, Netting, Knitted Edgings or Shawls, Mountmellick Embroidery with full working descriptions.Inscribed top right of title page: "E.M. Betteridge, Broken Hill, July 2nd 1891 / E. Weir".edith mary weir (nee betteridge), 84 princess street -- kew (vic), needlework patterns -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Fire Brigade Members in Uniform Portrait 1938
Group Portrait of Stawell Fire Brigade Members in uniform Discipline Team Bendigo 1938 Standing: L-R Captain A. Oliver, Clem Zala, Stan Illig, Henry Dunn, Charlie Newton. Hugo Evans, Lee Cook Kneeling: L-R Bob Hughes, Wally Stewart, George Huse, Phil Jamieson, Kitch Floyd , Frank FloydBlack and white photograph of men in uniform. Taken outdoors. trees in the background.nonestawell, discipline team -
Melton City Libraries
Photograph, Building a new school, 1974
There were no high schools in the area pre 1975, and students from Melton, Melton South and Toolern Vale State Schools went by bus to Bacchus Marsh High School. In 1975, Melton High School opened its doors. Coburn Road named after Coburns, early settlers family and George Coburn Councillor and 1935 Shire PresidentEarth works undertaken for the development of Melton High School, Coburns Road, Melton Westeducation -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - Historic House, 1999
Built 1900c, cottage was made available for widow and children of Dougal Egan, lost when fishing boat Orme disappeared in 1909. After Mrs Egan married George South, cottage became known as the South House. Later resident Mrs Edith Rawlinson. Cottage restumped, refurbished 2011 / 2012.|Also Two colour photographs various viewsColour photograph of a timber cottage at 26 Church Street, with both hipped and gable iron roof. Triple sided bay window. Sash windows on west side, with window hoods. Western wall is on boundary of allotment. Lakes Entrance Victoriahouses, heritage study