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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MINING REPORTS - A ROBERTS & SONS
Handwritten copy of an advertisement from the Bendigo Advertiser dated 6th January 1897, Page 1. Advertisement is for A Roberts & Sons, Engineers, Ironfounders and Importers, Bendigo. They have moved into a new office in Mitchell Street. They have any machinery connected with mining.document, mining reports, a roberts & sons, bendigo advertiser 6/1/1897, mining machinery suppliers -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - JUNE PARRY COLLECTION: LETTER TO MISS PARRY
Handwritten letter to Miss Parry enclosing an invitation to the Centenary Celebrations of St. Liborius Church. The writer Mrs Margaret Tobias asks Miss Parry if she knew of anyone who would like an invitation and any assistance would be greatly appreciated.church, history, st liborius church, letter to miss parry, the bendigo branch royal historical society of victoria, st liborius church, mrs margaret tobias -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - 1923 CONCERT TICKETS, 1923
1923 Concert Tickets: Cream Card with blue print for 3 Concert tickets with perforations separating the tickets. The ticket number is 86.. The First Concert about May, 1923. This coupon books two seats at Flights (or the any subsequent concert of the year). The second Concert about July, 1923. This coupon books two seats at Flights (or for any subsequent concert of the year). The third Concert about Nov. 1923. This coupon books two seats at Flights. Also on the front is the second half of the name of the Society holding the Concerts, the other half has been torn off. Box 625theatre, flights -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Diamond Valley Sketchbook, 1973_
Diamond Valley Sketchbook, written by Brian McKinlay with drawings by Graham Hawley. Cover the area surrounding the Diamond Valley from Heidelberg to Mernda.A sketch book featuring landmarks around the Diamond Valley area in 1973. Many of these no longer exist.A 63 page hard back book with a map of the area covered by the book printed in blue in the inner covers. Three copies have a dust jacket printed in blue with title details, whilst the actual book cover lacks any detail. 4 copies.Some pencil markings in the inside cover.diamond valley, griffin house, rosehill, austin hospital, banyule house, trestle bridge eltham, shillinglaw cottage, montsalvat, old england hotel, eltham primary school, sweeney's cottage, pound bend tunnel, weller's pub, the eltham barrel, hassall's gallery, st katherine's chapel, yan yean reservoir, mernda hotel -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Group associated with Charles Dillion in a park, c. 1910
From a series of ten photos depicting Charles Dillon and the Excelsior Club .10 - possibly a photo of members of the Excelsior Club, men women and children, large group photo in park, possibly on picnic, in front of large banner without any legible identificationarts and entertainment, excelsior hall, charles dillon, joy dillon ford, claude dillon -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Fish Dainties By Mrs H Wicken
Harriet Frances Wicken, 1847_ 1937 was a cookery lecturer and demonstrator in London and published her first book " Kingswood Cookery Book" in 1885. She migrated to Australia in 1886 and gave cookery classes at Warrnambool. Over the ensuing years she worked as a Technical Teacher in Sydney and published a number of books on cookery and domestic economy and housekeeping.The author is one of reknown in her field and spent a period of time in Warrnambool. The contents of the book show methods of cooking and typical fish dishes of the time.Small, hardcover book, cream with regency style pattern printed in grey. Spine bound in watermarked maroon. The title, "Fish Dainties by Mrs H Wicken," is written in dark green with gold capitals. Back cover is same colour but blank of any text. Written at the request of the Mutual Provedoring Company Limited 1891, Name MA Hawkins written in black ink. numbers, warrnambool, wicken, harriet wicken, fish recipes, kingswood cookery book, the australian home, cookery, mutual provedoring co. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, False Teeth
A black and white photograph at 1st Australian Field Hospital, Vung Tau, South Vietnam, two Dental Technicians work on the construction of sets of false teeth in their well equiped Dental Laboratory. These technicians had the capability to construct any work ordered by the dentist.photograph, 1st australian field hospital, vung tau, dentists, dental laboratory, dental technicians, gibbons collection catalogue -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Document Inspection
A black and white photograph of - These Diggers on R & C leave in Vung Tau have their leave passes and other military documents inspected Australian and NewZealand Military Police. Any digger, Australian or New Zealand (note text is missing from the bottom of the photograph)photograph, military police, r & c leave, vung tau, gibbons collection catalogue, new zealand military police, digger -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Lift and Ski School Lesson tickets 1987
SKI TICKETS Before tows and lifts were introduced at Falls Creek, it could take skiers 20 minutes to climb to the Summit … but only TWO minutes to go back to the bottom. The arrival of tows, then chairlifts and T-bars changed the face of skiing forever. The first rope tow was constructed by Toni St. Elmo for the 1951 winter season. Bob Hymans installed a smaller tow for his guests at Skyline Lodge. Tows were still quite slow, so in 1956 Bob Hymans created his single chairlift. In 1958 the Village rope tow, designed by Albury engineer Jock Wilson, opened. It was financed by shareholders including Bill Griffith (Bowna Ski Club) and the Bridgford family (St. Trinian’s Ski Club). Several other tows followed including the Summit T-bar in 1961, built by Ron McCallum and operated by Alpine Developments Pty. Ltd. which was a company formed by C. H. (Bill) Bridgford. By 1982 Falls Creek was served by 16 different lifts or T-bars, all owned and operated by Alpine Developments (Holdings) Pty. Ltd. During the development of Falls Creek, different methods have been used to pay for the use of tows, lifts and T-bars … including metal tokens, single tickets, strips of tickets and season passes. The Falls Creek Historical Society Collection includes many examples of these items.These tickets are significant because they represent a stage in the progression of chair lifts and management at Falls Creek Tourist Village.A collection of tickets issued for entry to Falls Creek in 1987. This set includes a 7 day anytime ticket. This ticket could be redeemed at any stage during the 1987 Winter season. In 1987 an adult Five day adult lift pass cost $135.chairlift falls creek, falls creek ski lifts, falls creek ski school -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
Blue note dated June 4th 1873 from James Gardner to Chief Ranger, Court King of the Forest. He has written the letter to say he has a bad cold and he could't see that his attendance would be of any consequence.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of thew forest, james gardner -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - HANRO COLLECTION: LIQUIDATION
Typed letter headed Mr E F Granger, Liquidator, unsigned with no date in the year 1933 in reference to an agreement dated the 27th October, 1932 to surrender Certificates covering mentioned holdings and to indemnify against any further claims to such shares. (two copies)hanro, clothing, share register, hanro collection - liquidation, mr e f granger -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Bottle - Ginger Beer, early to late 1900's
This glass ginger beer bottle was manufactured and used early to late 1900's, until the time that cheaper containers were invented(plastic bottles). This bottle was so constructed to be easily moved within the ginger beer processing plants from the brewing vats/holding tanks to the final corking/sealing of the bottles for eventual distribution. From 1990s the bottle slowly became phased out of production however boutique suppliers still preferred thick glass to contain any explosive action. Two major glass bottle works companies, e.g. Melbourne Glass Bottle Works Co. were the main suppliers for the Victorian State. In the period when this bottle was manufactured and used the major ginger beer brewing plants for the whole of Victoria were located in Melbourne because this was where its greatest consumer base was there and most rural areas were supplied by domestic sources (mother brewing ginger beer for the children). The Kiewa Valley and its region was one rural area which until road invrastructure was enhance covered the ginger beer thirst by local family production. As the population expanded considerably in the late 1940's (SECV Hydro Scheme) with a greater demand for "soft" drinks" being established supplies from larger towns and cities were call for. Each bottle was "branded" during manufacturing to show the contents were from a reputable supplier (H Taylor) and where it originated from. These bottles were recyled by the manufacturer as a way to cut production costs. This method of recycling the bottles back to the specific manufacturer has (except for South Australia)been overtaken by a no cost recycling collection by councils (funded by their communities). This method by passes the user cost principle as the bottles are processed as non generic. The uneconomical "on cost" which was replaced by the "throw away" less costly plastic containers however did not provide the keen domestic brewer of the "beer" with a reusable bottle. This heavy gauged glass ginger beer bottle has a rim and a distinctive head at the top. This head has been manufactured to facilitate the movement of the bottled along the filling production line. The method of pouring ginger beer into the bottle has been part of the "production line". This bottle has a one and a half pint capacity and is made from "light green" coloured glass(a protection against light penetration). This thick glass bottle, to contain ginger beer, required its thickness because of the extensive handling (man and machine) before final consumption. During this period delivery to homes in cities and towns was made initially by horse and cart and later by truck. Ginger beer was a "soft drink" of great demand. On the middle portion of this bottle is a large elongated circle within it and following the spherical line is "H. TAYLOR" ans a star separates this from "MELBOURNE" rounding out the bottom curviture. Within these words are the large initials "T H" . The "T" superimposed onto the "H". On the base and covering the whole bottom is the letter "T". At the opposite side to the manufacturers logo is "THIS BOTTLE CANNOT BE SOLD OR USED BY ANY OTHER PERSON & IS NOT COMPLETE WITHOUT STOPPER" glass bottle, non alcoholic drink, taylor ginger beer bottle, reuseable bottles -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Safety Matches, Bryant & May, "Tropical Greenlites", 1st half of 20th Century
A box of safety matches made by Bryant & May, Australia. The tray containing the matches slides inside the open-ended cover. The striking patch is on both sides of the cover. The red label shows a traffic light with the bottom light showing green. The box contains green-headed matches and appears to be complete.Front: TROPICAL / GREENLITES / SAFETY MATCHES / STRIKE IN ANY WEATHER / MADE IN AUSTRALIA. Red Label. Average contents 50 By Bryant & May.bryant & may, greenlites, safety matches -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Photograph, Photographer unknown
Undated black & white photo of the lifeboat sailor in Scotland.RealismMrs D BeavisBlack & white photo of a lifeboat sailor from ScotlandOn the reverse - 'year 1890?', 'one of the lifeboat crew', 'duplicate may be had any time' - Wm McLeod, 20 Keith St Stornoway'.lifeboat, boat crew, sailor, uniform -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Map - Mullindolingong
Land owners of land in the Kiewa Valley in 1928The Kiewa Valley was farming country with families settling in the area prior to 1928 Two sheets the same: (one old with paper joined together and the other is a copy without any joins. 21 6 1928 dated Map of Mullindolingong / County of Bogong showing land owners along the Kiewa River and beyond.Produced by the Department of Lands and Survey, Melbournemullindolingong, kiewa valley, land owners, families of the kiewa valley -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph - B&W image
Denis Gibbons (1937 – 2011) Trained with the Australian Army, before travelling to Vietnam in January 1966, Denis stayed with the 1st Australian Task Force in Nui Dat working as a photographer. For almost five years Gibbons toured with nine Australian infantry battalions, posting compelling war images from within many combat zones before being flown out in late November 1970 after sustaining injuries. The images held within the National Vietnam Veterans Museum make up the Gibbons Collection.A black and white photograph of crew members of the Vung Tau Ferry ( HMAS Sydney) going through the ritual of walking the flight deck prior to a Sea King helicopter launch. They are picking up any foreign bodies that might be sucked into the helicopters engines on take-off.photograph, hmas sydney, vung tau ferry, sea king helicopter, gibbons collection catalogue, denis gibbons, photographer, vietnam war -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Document - S.E.C. Concerned At Number Of Reports Of Electric Shocks, 16.07.1964
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 die 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 actions taken by the Falls Creek Tourist Area Management Committee in their role overseeing the Tourist Area.A letter from the Management Committee relaying concerns raised by the SEC regarding the number of electric shocks being received in some lodges. Several have been as a result of faulty wiring installation. It is critical that the correct procedures are followed in respect of existing or any new structures.falls creek tourist area management committee, bob hymans, falls creek administration -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BILL ASHMAN COLLECTION: SCALEBUOY
Black and white photo of a Scalebuoy set up beside a Wood Chip Heater Unit (Bath). Typed on the back: Wood Chip Heater Unit (Bath). Fitted direct to heater here hot or cold Scalebuoy treated water may be had at any moment.sciences, instruments - general, scalebuoy, bill ashman collection - correspondence, scalebuoy wood chip heater unit (bath) -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - BENDIGO ADVERTISER OCTOBER 2, 1970 ''PROPOSED TRUST CRITICISED'', 1970
Black & White Newspaper Article Bendigo Advertiser October 2, 1970. Eaglehawk Cr G. Gerry maintained that any decision made by ''The Trust'' whch would be be representative of all adjacent municipalities and other district organisations could be vetoed by the Bendigo City Council.bendigo, history, bendigo trust & bendigo advertiser -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - WARNE COLLECTION: ANTI CIGARETTES PLEDGE
Anti cigarette and tobacco smoking league - Pledge - I, Norman Warne promise, by Divine assistance, to abstain from smoking cigarettes and tobacco in any form and will discountenance their use by others. Signed by Norman Warne, witnessed by Harold Hooper and dated Feb. 15, 1903. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. THE CHINESE ON THE GOLD FIELDS, c1867
Diggers & Mining. The Chinese on the Gold Fields. Slide: From 1867 to 1877 there were no restrictions on Asiatic immigration in any Australian colony. The Chinese gradually merged into the community, enjoying a high reputation as industrious and law-abiding citizens. Markings: 4. Used as a teaching aid.hanimounteducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CEPA COLLECTION: LETTER DATED 20 MAY 1987 TO PUBLIC BODIES REVIEW COMMITTEE
Two page letter from CEPA Bendigo & South Bendigo Branch to the Secretary, Public Bodies Review Committee: "Our Association believes it is important to retain orderly marketing, we supporting the Quota System and the retention of the Egg Board and are against any form of deregulation."CEPA -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CORRESPONDENCE: JAMES SALTER ARMSTRONG
Correspondence re James Salter Armstrong b. 25/12/1870 residing in Symonds St, Golden Square.; married to Lily Eleanor (Edwards). Letter to BHS from Mrs S Forbes Jan and Feb 1981 for any information - reply that no information at hand.Mrs S. Forbesperson, individual, james salter armstrong, james salter armstrong. kangaroo flat cemetery. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - FEMALE PORTRAIT
Black and white photograph: image shows woman dressed in dark coloured dress, holding book in right hand. On bottom of image : ' extra copies, 1s. Academy of photography, Send number. Hansen Bendigo. Enlargements from this or any photo from 5s. To 25s.'Hansen, Bendigoperson, individual, female portrait, bendigo, sandhurst, hansen, academy of photographersz -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Document - Plans To Modify & Extend Chair Lift, 07.11.1960
Bob Hymans Collection 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 die 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 letter is significant because it reflects the relationship between Bob Hymans and the Management Committee.A letter from the Management Committee Falls Creek in relation to his application to modify his chairlift. It states that other people went to the effort of committing proposals to paper and that Bob Hymans should have done the same. The plan submitted by Falls Creek Ski Tows Pty. Ltd. had been accepted. This precluded any of Bob's proposals. It also states that the Committee was reluctant to deal with any further applications from Mr Hymans until he dealt with other outstanding matters. These included lodging a complete proposal for his restaurant and also storage of equipment within the boundaries of his licensed area.falls creek tourist area management committee, chairlift proposals, planning, bob hymans -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NOTICE: APPLICATION FOR GOLD MINING LEASE
1880's Aged Paper ' Notice To All Persons Whom It May concern - Application for gold Mining Lease stating 'I hereby give notice , that the applicant undernamed did, on …leave with the Warden at… an application for a Gold Mining Lease of …of …and which, under the direction of the said Warden , I have the day of the date hereof surveyed ; and that any person desiring to object to the issue of the said Lease must enter his objection within seven clear days from the data of this Notice at the office the Warden ; and that this land is protected from occupation for any purpose whatsoever . Dated …188, by authority: John Ferres , Government printer, MelbourneJohn Ferres , Government printer , Melbournegold, mining, lease, ' notice to all persons whom it may concern - application for gold mining lease / john ferres , government printer , melbourne -
National Wool Museum
Book, Knitting, Lincoln Trio Knits Leaflet no. 56
One of a collection of 56 knitting pattern books donated by Mrs Hilma Carruthers. These books had been used by Mrs Carruthers, her mother and her two daughters. This booklet was produced by Lincoln Mills and contains a pattern for a womens cardigan and jumper.Lincoln Trio / knits - 5 ply - 8 ply - 12 ply / No. 56 / 1'6 / LINCOLN KNITTING WOOLS - THE BEST BUY IN ANY PLYhandicrafts - history knitting, lincoln mills (australia) limited, handicrafts - history, knitting -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, 1865–1869
For an excellent history of Joseph Orton, see Heather Le Griffon, Campfire at the Cross. Sarah Jane Orton (née Bragg) was born 1796 and died in 1877. Twelve children, four of whom died in childbirth. Married Joseph Orton in 1815. Letters from Joseph in Jamaica to Sarah can be found at http://acms.sl.nsw.gov.au/_transcript/2012/D14750/a3991.htm.Sepia portrait photo of Mrs. Orton seated."Mrs Sarah Orton, wife of Joseph Orton who was the first minister of any denomination to preacher where Melbourne now stands. 1865–1869"orton, sarah jane, orton, joseph -
Melbourne Legacy
Slide, Toys, 1963
Colour slide of large number of toys collected for distribution and a legatee thanking a schoolgirl. There were wooden rocking horses and planes. Also soft toys such as Humpty Dumpty, teddies and koalas. The toys were part of an arrangement with the Department of Education. Schools would produce the toys, often in wood work classes and they were donated to Legacy and Carry On. The toys were given to Junior Legatees at the Government House Christmas Party. Excess toys were passed to a dozen additional charities. The scheme started in 1949 and by 1962 over 8,200 toys were donated, from 201 schools. The total to that date was over 72,500 toys. It appears to be 1963 as there was space for the tally to be completed. Was with many other slides taken in the 1950s and 1960s. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. In many cases the original images were not well focussed and the digital image is the best available.A record of toys donated to Legacy in the 1960s.Colour slide of a legatee thanking a school girl near a table stacked with toys, in a white plastic mount and grey mount on the reverse.The board in the photo says 'These toys are distributed to the Legacy and Carry-On clubs. Any toys which are left over are distributed to at least a dozen other institutions.'toys, department of education, toy appeal -
Melbourne Legacy
Slide, Toys, 1963
Colour slide of large number of toys collected for distribution. There were wooden rocking horses and planes. Also soft toys such as Humpty Dumpty, teddies and koalas. The toys were part of an arrangement with the Department of Education. Schools would produce the toys, often in wood work classes and they were donated to Legacy and Carry On. The toys were given to Junior Legatees at the Government House Christmas Party. Excess toys were passed to a dozen additional charities. The scheme started in 1949 and by 1962 over 8,200 toys were donated, from 201 schools. The total to that date was over 72,500 toys. It appears to be 1963 as there was space for the tally to be completed. Was with many other slides taken in the 1950s and 1960s. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. In many cases the original images were not well focussed and the digital image is the best available.A record of toys donated to Legacy in the 1960s.Colour slide of toys stacked on a table with a board of statistics, in a white plastic mount and grey mount on the reverse.The board in the photo says 'These toys are distributed to the Legacy and Carry-On clubs. Any toys which are left over are distributed to at least a dozen other institutions.'toys, department of education, toy appeal