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Kew Historical Society Inc
Document - Sheet Music, J Albert & Son Pty Ltd, A Beggar in Love / by Bob Merrill, 1950s
Geoffrey (Geoff) Brooke was newspaper columnist, radio commentator, magazine writer and television broadcaster. He wrote a regular column for The Argus titled 'Your night out'. He opened his own restaurant, Geoff Brookes Steak Cave, in 1965. Later in his life he was a resident of Wellington Street, Kew. He died in 2003, aged 86.The Vandersluys-Kelly Collection of photographs, costumes and musical performance memorabilia was donated to the Kew Historical Society by Robin Denise Kelly in 2018. The collection is an important record of stage and recorded performances in Australia in the second half of the 20th century. This new nationally-focused and artistically significant collection augments and contextualises the local performing arts materials in our collection. Sheet music for the song A Beggar In Love, featuring a cover photograph of the Australian 'radio star' Geoff Brooke. Brooke, a resident of Wellington Street (Kew), was a close friend of the singer Robin Vanser (aka Robin Kelly The item forms part of the Vandersluys-Kelly Collection of performance memorabilia donated by her to the Kew Historical Society in 2018.geoffrey (geoff) brooke, performing arts - 20th century -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Document - Sheet Music, J Albert & Son Pty Ltd, It's Been a Long, Long Time / by Sammy Cahn & Jule Styne, 1950s
Geoffrey (Geoff) Brooke was newspaper columnist, radio commentator, magazine writer and television broadcaster. He wrote a regular column for The Argus titled 'Your night out'. He opened his own restaurant, Geoff Brookes Steak Cave, in 1965. Later in his life he was a resident of Wellington Street, Kew. He died in 2003, aged 86. The Vandersluys-Kelly Collection of photographs, costumes and musical performance memorabilia was donated to the Kew Historical Society by Robin Denise Kelly in 2018. The collection is an important record of stage and recorded performances in Australia in the second half of the 20th century. This new nationally-focused and artistically significant collection augments and contextualises the local performing arts materials in our collection. Sheet music for the song It's Been a Long, Long Time, featuring a cover photograph of the Australian 'radio star' Geoff Brooke. Brooke, a resident of Wellington Street (Kew), was a close friend of the singer Robin Vanser (aka Robin Kelly The item forms part of the Vandersluys-Kelly Collection of performance memorabilia donated by her to the Kew Historical Society in 2018.geoffrey (geoff) brooke, performing arts - 20th century -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Document - Sheet Music, J Albert & Son Pty Ltd, Vanity / by Manus, Bierrman & Woods, 1950s
Geoffrey (Geoff) Brooke was newspaper columnist, radio commentator, magazine writer and television broadcaster. He wrote a regular column for The Argus titled 'Your night out'. He opened his own restaurant, Geoff Brookes Steak Cave, in 1965. Later in his life he was a resident of Wellington Street, Kew. He died in 2003, aged 86.The Vandersluys-Kelly Collection of photographs, costumes and musical performance memorabilia was donated to the Kew Historical Society by Robin Denise Kelly in 2018. The collection is an important record of stage and recorded performances in Australia in the second half of the 20th century. This new nationally-focused and artistically significant collection augments and contextualises the local performing arts materials in our collection. Sheet music for the song Vanity, featuring a cover photograph of the Australian 'radio star' Geoff Brooke. Brooke, a resident of Wellington Street (Kew), was a close friend of the singer Robin Vanser (aka Robin Kelly The item forms part of the Vandersluys-Kelly Collection of performance memorabilia donated by her to the Kew Historical Society in 2018.geoffrey (geoff) brooke, performing arts - 20th century -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Audio, Cyril Stevens Recording Studios, Geoff Brooke Sings All Time Favourites, 1950s
Geoffrey (Geoff) Brooke was newspaper columnist, radio commentator, magazine writer and television broadcaster. He wrote a regular column for The Argus titled 'Your night out'. He opened his own restaurant, Geoff Brookes Steak Cave, in 1965. Later in his life he was a resident of Wellington Street, Kew. He died in 2003, aged 86. The Vandersluys-Kelly Collection of photographs, costumes and musical performance memorabilia was donated to the Kew Historical Society by Robin Denise Kelly in 2018. The collection is an important record of stage and recorded performances in Australia in the second half of the 20th century. This new nationally-focused and artistically significant collection augments and contextualises the local performing arts materials in our collection. Audio recording of Geoff Brooke singing All Time Favourites.Inscribed: "All for my darling Robin - with my love Geoff 1990"performing arts - victoria - australia, geoffrey (geoff) brooke, sound recordings -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Audio, Geoff Brooke Sings French Refrains, 1950s
Geoffrey (Geoff) Brooke was newspaper columnist, radio commentator, magazine writer and television broadcaster. He wrote a regular column for The Argus titled 'Your night out'. He opened his own restaurant, Geoff Brookes Steak Cave, in 1965. Later in his life he was a resident of Wellington Street, Kew. He died in 2003, aged 86.The Vandersluys-Kelly Collection of photographs, costumes and musical performance memorabilia was donated to the Kew Historical Society by Robin Denise Kelly in 2018. The collection is an important record of stage and recorded performances in Australia in the second half of the 20th century. This new nationally-focused and artistically significant collection augments and contextualises the local performing arts materials in our collection. Audio recording of Geoff Brooke singing well-known French songs.performing arts - victoria - australia, geoffrey (geoff) brooke -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photographs, 1930's
13 photographs collected in the 1930's by Reg & Nell Price who lived at Sale, Gippsland at the time.Photograph 224-01. Sepia photograph of seals on Seal Rocks, Phillip Island Photograph 224-02. Black & White photograph of the dirt road to the Back Beach, Phillip Island. Photograph 224-03. Black & White photograph of the Cowes Pier/Jetty with the Cenotaph in the foreground. Photograph 224-04. Black & White photograph of Forrest Caves, Phillip Island. Photograph 224-05. Black & White photograph of Cape Woolamai Quarry. People and a small boat working. Photograph 224-06. Black & White photograph of the Cowes Pier taken through the trees on the foreshore. Photograph 224-07. Black & White photograph of Lover's Walk, Cowes with foot bridge in foreground. Photograph 224-08. Black & White photograph of rocky seascape at The Nobbies, Phillip Island. Photograph 224-09. Black & White photograph of Forrest Caves, Phillip Island. Photograph 224-10. Black & White photograph of Cowes Pier with the Ferries "Alvina" and "Genista". Many people also on the pier. Photograph 224-11. Black & White photograph of The Pinnacles, Cape Woolamai. Photograph 224-12. Black & White photograph of The Sentinel, Cape Woolamai. Photograph 224-13. Black & White photograph of the beach and pier at Cowes, Phillip Island.On the back of each photograph description of the photo.seal rocks phillip island, seals on seal rocks phillip island, phillip island early roads, cowes pier phillip island, cowes jetty, cowes cenotaph, phillip island, forrest caves, phillip island, cape woolamai quarries phillip island, lover's walk cowes, the nobbies phillip island, seascape, ferries, "alvina", ferry "genista" - cowes jetty, the pinnacles, the sentinel cape woolamai, reg & nell price, david price -
Ararat Gallery TAMA
Mixed media, Inga Hunter, The Forest People Robe of the Keeper of the Pathwa, 1986-1989
“The Keeper of Pathways is a simple, secular office. Her job involves the maintaining of routes through and within the forests, and the lighting of night paths. She keeps a team of designers, workers and artificers, who must constantly strive to keep the wayrights free from invading undergrowth, so that they may admit safe and well-lit passage for all travellers. Not an exciting job, but one which is vital to communication between groups, and to the general safety of Forest dwellers. The forest paths (wayrights) are lit by strings of small lights made from a species of glowing fungus, which is specially cultivated in the mountain caves. A whole team of workers is responsible for the growth of the light fungus, taking shifts as a public duty. No Forest Dweller like caves, so the shift-work is shared out as a public service, one which each person must carry out at regular times, dictated by the clerks of the Keeper of the Pathways.”-Inga Hunter -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, Veronica Burgess, Diggers Rest Hotel, October 2008
The damaged building in the photograph is the former Diggers Rest Hotel which was built in on that site in 1854 It was a popular place during the 1970s Sunbury Pop Festivals as it was the closest hotel to the Pop Festival site. It was partly destroyed by a suspicious fire on 30th October 2008, which left the walls and chimney intact but the roof caved in. Since then there have been moves by the local community to either rebuild and reopen the venue or to demolish it.The Diggers Rest has been one of the few early surviving hotels that were built along the former Mount Alexander Road, now Calder Highway, during the 1850s gold rush years.This a non-digital coloured photograph of a double storey hotel building, which has been damaged by fire. The exterior walls are intact but the roof has collapsed.The building is beside a main road. diggers rest, diggers rest hotel, hotels, calder highway, gold rushes -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Script, Robin Boyd, The Flying Dogtor. Episode 14 The Cave, 1963
The Flying Dogtor, tricked by Crafty Carson Carpetbag into falling into an old mineshaft, wandered into an underground limestone cave and then slipped into a subterranean river. He was swept into a long dark tunnel. Meanwhile, high above him, Crafty tried to fly the Dogtor's plane away. He couldn't control it and the plane shot up into the sky without him, rolling over and over without a pilot, without its master, The Flying Dogtor.The Flying Dogtor" series was broadcast on Australian Television Network (later becoming the Seven Network) between February and April 1964 (see item D254 for schedule).Typewritten, carbon copy, foolscap, 2 pagesPages 1 & 2: handwritten corrections on both pagesthe flying dogtor, robin boyd, crawford productions, manuscript -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Colour slides, Miscellaneous Burnley, 1949-1990
1. Construction Administration Building C. 1949. 2. Planting around Administration Building C. 1950. 3. Administration Building Feb. 4. Citriodora Court May. 5-8 Aug 90: 5.Unidentified building "JP". 6, 7. Elevated view of VCAH plaque on Administration Building. 8. Media Bins. 13-20: Greg Moore, T.H. Kneen, Paula Cave, Jill Kellow, Geoff Olive wearing 1991 Centenery tops in the Sunken Garden. 21. View from Rock Point towards entrance to Administration Building. 22, 23. Entrance to Administration Building. 24,25 Construction of Arboriculture Building.construction, administration building, planting, vcah, plaque, media bins, greg moore, t.h. kneen, paula cave, jill kellow, geoff olive, 1991, centenery, sunken garden, rock point, arboriculture building -
Federation University Historical Collection
Tool - Object, E. Thomas & Williams Limited, Cambrian Lampworks, Kop Staszic Carbide Lamp
Carbide lamps, or acetylene gas lamps, are simple lamps that produce and burn acetylene (C2H2) which is created by the reaction of calcium carbide (CaC2) with water. Acetylene gas lamps were used to illuminate buildings, as lighthouse beacons, and as headlights on motor-cars and bicycles. Portable acetylene gas lamps, worn on the hat or carried by hand, were widely used in mining in the early twentieth century. A mining or caving lamp has calcium carbide placed in a lower chamber, the generator. The upper reservoir is then filled with water. A threaded valve or other mechanism is used to control the rate at which the water is allowed to drip into the chamber containing the calcium carbide. By controlling the rate of water flow, the production of acetylene gas is controlled. This, in turn, controls the flow rate of the gas and the size of the flame at the burner, and thus the amount of light it produces. Staszic is a coal mine located in Katowice , in the district Giszowiec, Poland This type of lamp generally has a reflector behind the flame to help project the light forward. An acetylene gas powered lamp produces a bright, broad light. Many cavers prefer this type of unfocused light as it improves peripheral vision in the complete dark. The reaction of carbide with water produces a fair amount of heat independent of the flame. In cold caves, carbide lamp users can use this heat to help stave off hypothermia. When all of the carbide in a lamp has been reacted, the carbide chamber contains a wet paste of slaked lime (calcium hydroxide). This is emptied into a waste bag and the chamber can be refilled. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbide_lamp, accessed 06/05/2015)Metal Carbide Mining lamp with light reflector and hook.miners lamp, mining lamp, statszic, poland, carbide, mining -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Decorative object - Brooch
This brooch was owned by Lily Cave nee Stevenson. Lilian Bernice Stevenson was born in Wodonga on 30 November 1920 to John Stevenson and Ivy Victoria nee Pearce. On 28 November 1942, LIlian married Robert Walter Nation in Wodonga. Ivy was related to several prominent Wodonga families, including the Uhe and Heckendorf families. Ivy moved from Wodonga after her marriage. She passed away in Melbourne, Victoria in 2000.This item is connected to a prominent family in Wodonga, VictoriaAn amber stone set in a square gold setting with a pin clasp on the back.wodonga families, stevenson family wodonga, pearce family wodonga -
Orbost & District Historical Society
coach lamps, 1920's
These lamps belonged to Ernie Eaton and were used for spotlighting rabbits. Carbide lamps, or acetylene gas lamps, are simple lamps that produce and burn acetylene (C2H2) which is created by the reaction of calcium carbide (CaC2) with water. Acetylene gas lamps were used to illuminate buildings, as lighthouse beacons, and as headlights on motor-cars and bicycles. Portable acetylene gas lamps, worn on the hat or carried by hand, were widely used in mining in the early twentieth century. They are still employed by cavers, hunters, and cataphiles Torches, candles, oil lamps and kerosene lamps were designed to be carried around but they could be dangerous because they have flame as a source of light. These lanterns are significant examples of lighting devices widely used used before the use of battery powered devices. A pair of Germania lamps. They have brass cases with steel bodied generators and convex lens. .1 is a metal carbide coach lamp. .2 is a similar lamp but has the chimney missing. .3 is a metal handle used to attach a lamp to the front of the vehicle.Germania Base has circle with three leaves.lantern lamp germania coach-lamp -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph Album, Kodak, Phillip Island Cemetery, c 1990
The Album was compiled by Nancy McHaffie late 1990's, with the assistance of Edith Jeffery's, with her book "Garden of Memories" and extensive knowledge of Phillip Island. The Cemetery lies back from the road and is surrounded by Manna Gums, rare Peppermint Gums, Blackwoods and other native trees. In all 25 acres of land were set aside as Crown Land in the land settlement of 1868. There are 6.2 acres of wetlands near the cemetery entrance.466-25: William and Alice Richardson: Alice Barnard married William Richardson at Hawthorn, April 1887. Alice's father Fredrick was a Model Maker employed at the Melbourne Museum. Alice died in childbirth having her third child, Joseph in 1892. Baby Joseph died in April 1893, eight months later at Rhyll. 466-26: The Forrest Family: The Forrest family were amongst our early settlers. The Forrest Caves are named after them. Matthew Forrest arrived by dray from Tarradale on 9th November 1869. He died in 1916 at the age of 75. His Grandson, Peter Forrest Sr. has recorded that Matthew was the first to plant Marum Grass on the Island to prevent erosion.phillip island cemetery, nancy mchaffie, edith jeffery -
Orbost & District Historical Society
coloured photograph
There is no information with this item. "The Pyramids", was named due to huge rocks that jut out from the hill, being shaped similarly to the Egyptian Pyramids. " Where the Murrindal River winds between high limestone bluffs before disappearing into a mountainside and becoming an underground river, four miles north-east of Buchan, is the region known as The Pyramids. It is an area of limestone caverns and sink holes overshadowed by three rock stacks. Some of the caves are the last resting places of long dead Murrindal animals." ( from MBW Walk magazine 1970 - Melbourne Bushwalkers"A hand-painted colour photograph of a view of mountain ranges with men on horses in the background.on front - "Pyramid Gorge Buchan"pyramid-gorge-buchan murrindal limestone-caves -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Script, Robin Boyd, The Flying Dogtor. Episode 51 The Well, 1963
A sea serpent or lake monster had been frightening people in the Snowy Mountains area. The Flying Dogtor discovered that it was only Crafty Carson Carpetbag, the sneaky snake in disguise. But Crafty and Old Man Redback caught the Dogtor, and held him in a cave where there was a dark, cold well of water so deep that they said it connected with the bottom of the ocean. And the Dogtor, helplessly bound up with ropes, fell into this well. It seemed to the ministry, that the Dogtor had been swallowed by the serpent, and they were to organise a glorious state funeral.The Flying Dogtor" series was broadcast on Australian Television Network (later becoming the Seven Network) between February and April 1964 (see item D254 for schedule).Typewritten, carbon copy, foolscap, 2 pagesHandwritten pencil edits and additions.the flying dogtor, robin boyd, crawford productions, manuscript -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Lifeboat Wreckage, Coramba Lifeboat piece, 1911
Possibly from the Kurtze collection The 531 ton coastal steamer, the S.S.Coramba, was built in Scotland in 1911 and was lost at sea off Phillip Island on November 30, 1934, during a violent storm. There were no survivors. This starboard lifeboat from the Coramba was found washed up on the southern shores of Phillip Island on November 30, 1934, and was thought to have held two crew members, whose bodies were later found near Forrest Caves. This piece of lifeboat was found among the wreckage on Phillip Island shortly after the vessel sunk in 1934.A section of wreckage from the lifeboat 'Coramba'. This section has been cut from the wreckage. 4 sections of planking. Lapstake construction painted white with the lettered name 'CORAMBA' in black.Front: 'CORAMBA' 'S1' Back: -sscoramba, lifeboat, wreckage, phillip island, kurtze museum -
Orbost & District Historical Society
documents, 1932 - 1965
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. The Orbost Municipal Band played a major role in the Orbost community activities. Charles Spink made sure each soldier returning home from the 1914 to 1918 war was welcomed home in front of the Shire Hall to the music of the Orbost Municipal Band. The band played in the main street on most Friday nights and in 1929 the band played at the official opening of the Buchan Caves, by Sir Albert Lind. The various Orbost bands over the years played a major role in community activities providing entertainment and musical experiences for the many members. A plastic pocket containing cheque butts, credit books and account books. All contain hand-written details and relate to the Orbost Municipal Band.On front covers - "ORBOST MUNICIPAL BAND" in black pen. orbost-municipal-band -
Orbost & District Historical Society
books, 1938 - 1980
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. The Orbost Municipal Band played a major role in the Orbost community activities. Charles Spink made sure each soldier returning home from the 1914 to 1918 war was welcomed home in front of the Shire Hall to the music of the Orbost Municipal Band. The band played in the main street on most Friday nights and in 1929 the band played at the official opening of the Buchan Caves, by Sir Albert Lind. The various Orbost bands over the years played a major role in community activities providing entertainment and musical experiences for the many members.Two hard back minute books with black covers and red spines. There is a white paper label with details of dates and the title "ORBOST MUNICIPAL BAND MINUTE BOOK".orbost-municipal-band -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Map - Large map of Port Melbourne, British Chart, Japanese war-time map of Port Melbourne, c 1937
Jim Sinclair was born in Cruickshank Street, Port Melbourne in 1924. During World War II Jim found this map in a network of caves near Rabaul, Papua New Guinea. He remembers '"The Japanese] had linked just about every hill with a tunnel. Concreted. Most of them were packed with stuff. I used to wander through - being very careful too, mind you!. You didn't want yourself to get blown up. I found these maps. I thought that looks familiar! It's in English with Japanese stuff on it too."A large map of Port Melbourne with Japanese printed annotations with strategic infrastructure. Stamp on back explains age in Japanese.war - world war ii, port of melbourne, jim sinclair -
Orbost & District Historical Society
newsletters, F. Edward Edsall, Ozoompah, Dec. 1976 -21 Mar. 1979
These newsletters belonged to the Orbost Municipal Band. 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. The Orbost Municipal Band played a major role in the Orbost community activities. Charles Spink made sure each soldier returning home from the 1914 to 1918 war was welcomed home in front of the Shire Hall to the music of the Orbost Municipal Band. The band played in the main street on most Friday nights and in 1929 the band played at the official opening of the Buchan Caves, by Sir Albert Lind.The various Orbost bands over the years played a major role in community activities providing entertainment and musical experiences for the many members.Eight newsletters titled "Ozoompah for amateur banding in Australia"orbost-municipal-band newsletters-ozoompah -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Booklet (Item) - Information booklet, Albert J. Mullett, Victoria-List of Excursions, 1914
A booklet of a list of excursions that was arranged for the visiting members of the British Association for Advancement of Science which included Marysville. These excursions were conducted in August 1914. They included geological excursions as well as excursions to local attractions to observe the flora and fauna found in and around the various destinations. The excursions were to Bacchus Marsh, Marysville, Warburton and Cement Creek, the Macedon District, Emerald, Ballarat and the local district, Bendigo and surrounds, Wilson's Promontory, and the Central Research Farm at Werribee. There is also a chapter on other places of interest in Victoria which includes Mount Buffalo, the Gippsland Lakes, the Buchan Caves, Daylesford, Lorne and Sorrento.A booklet of a list of excursions that was arranged for the visiting members of the British Association for Advancement of Science which included Marysville.victoria, british association for the advancement of science, bacchus marsh, marysville, warburton, cement creek, macedon, emerald, ballarat, bendigo, wilson's promontory, central research farm werribee, werribee, mount buffalo, gippsland lakes, buchan caves, daylesford, lorne, sorrento -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1925 - 1936
Two of a collection of 6 photographs donated by Anne Grayden. First photograph "Registration" No. 199-05 Second Photograph "Registration" No. 199-061. Colour photograph of front of Charles Grayden's Business Card. Map of Phillip Island in the background. 2. Colour photograph of back of Charles Grayden's Business Card.1. On Front: Telephone Cowes 61 - Cowes Pioneer Motor Service - Personally Conducted Tours to all Beauty Spots - Chas. Grayden, Proprietor - [over On Back: Business Card of Charles Grayden 1925 - 1936. 2. On Front: Personally Conducted Tours to all Beauty Spots including Nobbies & Summerland Surfing Beach, Newhaven, Forrest's Caves & Rhyll. Evening Trips to Mutton Bird & Penguin Rookeries. Agents for Ideal Summerland. Booking Office, opposite Pier, near Koala Cafe.charles grayden, cowes pioneer motor service, anne grayden, tourism phillip island -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park
Book, David Mitchell, A Forfar Man by Pamela Vestey, 2014
David Mitchell was born near the town of Forfar, Scotland, became an apprentice to a stone mason and builder, then emigrated to Australia in 1853. In Melbourne, he set up a builder's yard in Burnley St, Richmond and later bought Cave Hill Limestone Quarries in Lilydale and manufactured the cement in Richmond. He became Shire President for Lillydale in 1883. Also he established a brickworks in Burnley St, Richmond. He was responsible for building PLC College in East Melbourne, Menzies Hotel, The Exhibition building and Scots Church. Although he was very wealthy in his own right, he is also known as the father of Dame Nellie Melba. White soft cover booklet with a large drawing of David Mitchell (1901) on the front. -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Postcard, George Symons, c.1990
The photograph printed on this postcard comes from the collection of the Mitchell Library in Sydney. It is sepia in tone and depicts seven men standing and sitting around a mine shaft in the Beechworth region. The photograph has been dated to approximately 1872. This period in history post-dates the Victorian gold rushes which occurred 1852-1853 in Ballarat, Bendigo and Beechworth. During this period, in the 1870s, the surface alluvial gold had been discovered and removed from location. Therefore, in order to reach the deeper and less accessible alluvial gold, diggers began to dig shafts into the earth. These shafts sunk below the ground level by 20 to 30 feet and required timber structures around the entrance and winches to bring the paydirt to the top. The top of this wooden structure is visible behind the man standing in the upper right of the image. This type of mining was highly dangerous as mines often caved in which injured the minors and often resulted in death. Thus, following this period, in the early 1900s, miners opted instead for hydrolic slucing which cut away the earth without the devastating consequences of a mine cave in. This particular group of miners appear to have been unable to afford a horse (then worth around 50 pounds) which were generally used at mines like this to help pull buckets attached to ropes up and down the mine. Instead, this group brought the buckets up and down by windlass. The windlass was a wooden structure mounted over the mining shaft and fitted with a hand-cranked winch which enabled the bucket attached to the rope to be brought up and down.Gold was first discovered in Beechworth in Spring and Reid's Creek in the summer of 1852-1853. At its popularity, this region had approximately 8000 people on the gold fields searching for gold on the banks of these creeks. These periods did not require the use of heavy machinery or the digging of deep mining shafts like the one depicted in this image. Therefore, this image has important connotations for the technologies associated with mining during the approximated 1870s when gold was harder to access. This is a later period in gold history which does not fit into the "gold rush" period. Instead, it occurred after the surface gold had disappeared and therefore, is essential for researchers who are investigating the mining techniques and structures used to reach the alluvial gold which was located deeper under ground in the 1870s. This period predates the use of big heavy machinery used to mine in the 1900s which include dredges. Images such as this one can also impart essential information as to the wardrobe and fashion of men during this period. It also imparts knowledge about the landscape of Beechworth which is useful for people researching the environment and impact of gold mining in the north-east region of Victoria. In addition, since this image is a postcard reproduction of an early Australian image which may date to approximately 1990 it can impart knowledge as to the interests of people during this time period when there may have been an increase into Australian history.A sepia tone facsimile of an early Australian photograph (circa 1872) printed as a postcard.Obverse: BEECHWORTH / Victoria, Australia / Reverse: GM 2 3275 / CORRESPONDENCE / AUSTRALIAN / YESTERYEAR / CARDS / ADDRESS / Published by George Symons (057) 65 3240 / THE MINEHEAD C. 1872 / The easily gleaned gold of the early fields did / not last very long. In order to reach less / accessible alluvial gold diggers began sinking shafts as much as twenty to thirty feet down / and the mines required timbering and winches / to bring the paydirt to the top. / This syndicate has been unable to afford the / luxury of a horse (about 50 pounds) and so everything / must go up and down by windlass and rawhide / bucket. / Photo: Mitchell Library, Sydney / A sepia tone facsimile of / an early Australian photographmining album, gold mine, beechworth, burke museum, mine shaft, postcard, australian yesteryear cards, george symons, the minehead, gold fields, alluvial gold, early australia, c.1872, 1872, gold diggers, north east victoria -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Post Cards, F & J Postcards, Early 20th Century
1 sheet of a collection of 15. Copies of Postcards of Phillip Island from the Shirley Jones Collection.Reproduction of 8 postcards taken around Phillip Island. 326-01A. Phillip Island Forrest Caves. F & J 326-01B. "SS Genista" CAlling at Newhaven - Phillip Island 326-01C. Wool Team on road to Cowes - Phillip island 326-01D. Fisherman's Hut Cowes - Phillip Island 326-01E. Lovers Walk Cowes - Phillip Island 326-01F. Cowes Jetty. Govt. Steamer "Lady Loch" in distance - Phillip Island 326-01G. Cowes from Steamer - Phillip Island 326-01H. Milking time Newhaven - Phillip Islandphillip island, lovers walk cowes phillip island, forrest caves phillip island, ss genista, wool team cowes phillip island, fisherman's hut cowes, lady loch steamer, cowes phillip island, milking time newhaven, shirley jones collection, thelma astbury -
Federation University Historical Collection
Article - Article - Women, Ballarat University, Horsham Campus: Women of Note; Brigette Muir, Mountaineer and Adventurer, (1958 -)
Brigitte Muir was born in Belgium in 1958. As a teenager she discovered 'caving' and decided outdoor adventures were more fun than watching television. After immigrating to Australia, Muir settled in the Western Victorian town of Natimuk. From this base she studied art at the University of Ballarat, Horsham Campus. Since 1976, she has climbed and bushwalked all over the world. Brigitte completed the 'Seven Summits' in May 1997 when she became the first woman to scale Mt Everest. She was awarded the Order of Australia in 2000 for her services to mountaineering. She was also awarded the Centenary Medal for mountaineering. Brigitte Muir's riveting autobiography The Wind in My Hair is a tale of true heroism, courage and an unconquerable determination.women of note, brigette muir, belgium, immigrated to australia, western victoria, natimuk, art, university of ballarat, horsham campus, seven summits, mount everest, first woman to top, order of australia, centenary medal, mountaineering, author, the wind in my hair -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Dance card, Metropolitan Fire Brigade The Ninth Annual Ball, 1901
From 1845, separate and competing volunteer fire brigades were established in Melbourne and grew in number. Following the passage of the Fire Brigades Act 1890 and the creation of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade (MFB) on 1 May 1891, the 56 volunteer brigades that then existed were disbanded and the firefighters were invited to join the MFB. The MFB was abolished in 2020 and the firefighters absorbed into the newly established Fire Rescue Victoria.White coloured rectangular shaped card printed in black on both sides. Hole in top left hand corner.Front Metropolitan Fire Brigade. The Ninth Annual Ball. Orderly Room (Corner of Albert and Gisborne Streets) EAST MELBOURNE, Friday, 11th October, 1901. MFB QUADRILLE. 1st Fig. 1st Set; 3rd Fig, 1st Set; 3rd Fig. Lancers; Spanish Waltz; Circassian Figure. JARRETT'S BAND. J. C. PRICE, M. C. Stewards: MESSRS. H. HARRISON 7 R. GLENNON W. CAVE, Hon. Sec. Back: List of dances, against which some names and initials have been written by handmetropolitan fire brigade, orderly room - east melbourne, jarrett's band, 20th century, melbourne - history -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Albert Davey, 20 Sloane Street Stawell 1950
Home 20 Sloane Street Stawell taken in 1950 by Albert Davey who resided there with his family. House has three chimneys bull nose verandah with cast iron lacework, weatherboard construction with picket fence. Albert (Bert) worked for the Lands Department and his family consisted of 4 girls oldest being Aubrey about 18, Beverley about 16, Gwenda about 14 and the baby Faye about 4. and Alberts wife Phyllis. Albert worked all over Victoria from Buchan where they lived in the Caves Residence for 6 months, in Omeo, Yackandandah, Stawell, Wangaratta and Shepperton and then Melbourne where he took on the top job of Chief Superintendent of the Lands Dept. Now, 2018 uses as a cottage for distributing food by Inter Church CouncilResidence 20 Sloane Street Stawell housing -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Album - Colour prints and negatives, Garden Views, etc, c. 1991
34 photographs with negatives. (1) Principal's garage in the Herb Garden area, used for Arboriculture, demolished shortly after in 1992. (2,3)North end of Administration Building. (4) Front of Administration Building. (5,6) Front of Administration Building in winter. (7) ?. (8) Camellia in Emily Gibson Bed. (9) Nursery. (10) Native Garden pool, Andrew Smith, Gardener. (12) Native Garden pool. (13) Melaleuca Lawn. (14)Students outside front of Administration Building. (15-20) Paula Cave, Gardener and Jasmine (in pink) Apprentice working in Herbaceous Border.(21) Students on West side of Administration Building. (22-25) Magnolia in Emily Gibson Bed. (26,27) Pond in a garden not Burnley. (28) Looking through fence to Field Station, Andrew Smith, Gardener. (29) Herbaceous Border and Oak Lawn. (30) Luffmann Ponds and Summer House. (31) Garden view, Wisteria Walk behind. (32) Students in Citriodora Courtyard. (33,34) Students.principal, garage, herb garden, arboriculture, administration building, camellia, emily gibson bed, nursery, native garden, pool, andrew smith, gardener, melaleuca lawn, students, paula cave, gardener, apprentice, herbaceous border, magnolia, ponds, fence, field station, oak lawn, luffmann ponds, summer house, garden views, wisteria walk, citriodora courtyard