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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: TAXI
... to, and around, the town in the early 1900s. The clip is in a folder.... in the early 1900s. The clip is in a folder. Newspaper JENNY FOLEY ...Bendigo Advertiser ''the way we were'' from 2001. Taxi: Harry Laurens ran a taxi cab business from Inglewood station to, and around, the town in the early 1900s. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: TRADES HALL
... hall: Mysia Mechanics Hall, near Boort, was built in the early..., near Boort, was built in the early 1900s. Photo taken August ...Bendigo Advertiser ''the way we were'' from 2001. Trades hall: Mysia Mechanics Hall, near Boort, was built in the early 1900s. Photo taken August, 1976. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: READY
... Brigade was taken in the early 1900s, about 1914. The clip...: this photo of the Pyramid Hill Fire Brigade was taken in the early ...Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from Tuesday, December 21, 2004. Ready: this photo of the Pyramid Hill Fire Brigade was taken in the early 1900s, about 1914. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Lasercopy, 32 Derham Street, Port Melbourne, c. 1910
... Photographs taken around Port Melbourne. Early 1900s... Photographs taken around Port Melbourne. Early 1900s Photo of 32 ...Photographs taken around Port Melbourne. Early 1900s Photo of 32 Derham St. 3 women are on the verandah. The two nearest the front door are probably the mother and wife of John Schmidtfamilies, built environment - domestic, schmidt family, isobel munday -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, 519 Mitcham Road, Vermont, 8/03/1989
... Article in Nunawading Gazette re sale of early 1900s home... Article in Nunawading Gazette re sale of early 1900s home at 519 ...Article in Nunawading Gazette re sale of early 1900s home at 519 Mitcham Road, Vermont. One of the original homes in the area. In the early days the land was primarily used as a poultry farm.mitcham road, vermont, real estate, auctions -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: PICTURESQUE
... , with a statue of Queen Victoria in the foreground, circa early 1900s... in the foreground, circa early 1900s. The clip is in a folder. Newspaper ...Bendigo Advertiser ''the way we were'' from 2000. Picturesque: view over the Queen's Gardens in Pall Mall, Bendigo, with a statue of Queen Victoria in the foreground, circa early 1900s. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - David and Ronald Hume, 1919
... David, and two more brothers Norm and George. Photo taken early... David, and two more brothers Norm and George. Photo taken early ...Photo of David Hume - (on right) and brother Ronald Hume. Local residents of South Melbourne . Mother was Ethel, father David, and two more brothers Norm and George. Photo taken early 1900sfamilies, david hume, ronald hume, vera hume, ethel hume, norm hume, george hume -
The Ed Muirhead Physics Museum
KELVIN CURRENT BALANCE
... ) for further details. Likely acquisition in early 1900s by Lyle... details. Likely acquisition in early 1900s by Lyle KELVIN CURRENT ...Last used in a Physics 2 experiment in the 1940-50s. Refer to the printed version Part 2 Laboratory Manual (ed. Natalie Allen) for further details. Likely acquisition in early 1900s by Lyle -
Otway Districts Historical Society
Photograph - Black and white photograph, Irene Zappelli Collection, empty, c. 1900
... in the right, in the early 1900s. 167mm x 280mm print.... building in the right, in the early 1900s. 167mm x 280mm print ...B/W. Tracks 1 to 4 at Beech Forest, an NA-class locomotive and goods on No.1, an NQR wagon on No.4, and a station building in the right, in the early 1900s. 167mm x 280mm print.beech forest, train, wagon, railway, tracks, train station -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: CAN YOU HELP
... help: photo taken in the late 1800s or early 1900s. Anyone...: photo taken in the late 1800s or early 1900s. Anyone ...BHS CollectionBendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2002. Can you help: photo taken in the late 1800s or early 1900s. Anyone with information can contact Geoff Windridge. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Functional object - Railway Signal Lamp, c. late 1800s - early 1900s
... and signalmen, as well as station staff in the late 1880s to the early...c. late 1800s - early 1900s...., as well as station staff in the late 1880s to the early 1900s ...Metal and glass railway signalling lamps were used for communication, safety and lighting by train guards, shunters and signalmen, as well as station staff in the late 1880s to the early 1900s. They were hand operated and used fuel such as kerosene.The railway signal lamp has local significance as part of a set of three lamps donated by a resident of Wodonga who worked for the Victorian Railways. It also has national significance as an example of communication and safety equipment used by the railways in Australia in the late 19th century and early 20th century.Exterior casing of a black painted metal railway signal lamp with circular blue and red glass filters and a turning mechanism on the top under a circular handle. Small copper plate with the letters "A y" stamped on it, on one side of the lamp. "A y"railway lamps, signalling lamp, train signal lamps -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1900-1906
... 1900s early Morningside Langley family.... ACCOMMODATION Morningside PEOPLE Langley 1900s early Morningside Langley ...In 1900 "Morningside" was leased by the Langley family and was now taking in paying guests. The photo shows 'Morningside" with some of the Langley family in foreground,from left to right, Alice Maud (b. 1879) standing; Arthur Geo. (b. 1886) in front seated on ground; Florence (b. 1880) seated; Charles (father) (b.1853) standing wearing hat; Henry (Harry) (b. 1887) seated on ground in front; Alice Maria (b. 1855, nee Freeman) (mother) seated and Lucy Myrtle (b. 1884) standing. In 1909 "Morningside was leased by James and Grace D'Alton who continued to run a small guest house. The photo shows a weatherboard house with seven people grouped in the foreground. Trees can be seen behind the house.1900s early Morningside Langley familyaccommodation, morningside, people, langley -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Functional object - Set of Three Railway Signal Lamps, c. late 1800s - early 1900s
... in the late 1880s to the early 1900s. They were hand operated and used...c. late 1800s - early 1900s.... and signalmen, as well as station staff in the late 1880s to the early ...These types of metal and glass railway signalling lamps were used for communication, safety and lighting by train guards, shunters and signalmen, as well as station staff in the late 1880s to the early 1900s. They were hand operated and used fuel such as kerosene.The three railway signalling lamps have local significance as a set donated by a resident of Wodonga who worked for the Victorian Railways, as well as national significance as examples of the communication and safety equipment used by the railways in Australia in the late 19th century and early 20th century.Set of three painted black metal and glass railway signal lamps used for various purposes during train journeys. The largest signal lamp has circular blue and red glass filters and a turning mechanism on the top under the handle. "A y" on a small copper plate on one side of the largest signal lamp - Lamp 1.railway lamps, signalling lamp, train signal lamps -
Seaworks Maritime Museum
Cup and Saucer
... with matching ship and flag design to cup. Hand painted from early 1900s... with matching ship and flag design to cup. Hand painted from early 1900s ...White porcelain cup with gold rim, featuring ship and flag design with Japanese writing on underside. White porcelain saucer with matching ship and flag design to cup. Hand painted from early 1900sOn flag design: "OSNC" Japanese writing underneath cup -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, A long road to history, 09/03/2011
... Road Research in the early 1900s. Written by Russell Yeoman... in the early 1900s. Written by Russell Yeoman and Jim Connor of Eltham ...Records the origins of local street names.Explains how streets were named from the 1850s, with reference to Main Road Eltham to Research.A Diamond Valley Leader article on the history of street names in the local area. Illustration is a photograph of Main Road Research in the early 1900s. Written by Russell Yeoman and Jim Connor of Eltham District Historical Society.In pen "DV Leader March 9 2011."research, eltham, street names, main road -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Booklet - Bendigo and the Golden North
... in the early 1900s. Booklet is presented in B&W with numerous..., industry and parks and streetscapes of Bendigo in the early 1900s ...BHS Collection8537 Booklet presenting the public buildings, churches, recreation facilities, industry and parks and streetscapes of Bendigo in the early 1900s. Booklet is presented in B&W with numerous photographs of buildings and streetscapes of the city off Bendigo.golden north, tourist guide, notable buildings -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: HOSPITALITY
... , owned by Howard Chadwick. Circa early 1900s. The clip I... Chadwick. Circa early 1900s. The clip I in a folder. Newspaper ...Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from Monday, June 10, 2002. Hospitality: the Queen's Head Hotel near Lockwood, owned by Howard Chadwick. Circa early 1900s. The clip I in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Buninyong Visitor Information Centre
Photograph, 'Fassifern' Herriot Street, Buninyong
... 'Fassifern' in Herriott Street, Buninyong, early 1900s. The house... of their house 'Fassifern' in Herriott Street, Buninyong, early 1900s ...The framed photograph was presented to the Buninyong Visitor Information Centre in 1988 to mark the 150th anniversary of the township of Buninyong. Framed copy of historical photograph showing Mrs. Rachel Kerr and her daughter, Grace, on the verandah of their house 'Fassifern' in Herriott Street, Buninyong, early 1900s. The house was first owned by Mr. David Kerr. Framed photograph includes a label providing historical data and donation details.buninyong, houses, costume -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: TEAM EFFORT
... by a team of six bullocks at Lyal, near Redesdale, in the early... at Lyal, near Redesdale, in the early 1900s. The clip ...Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2001. Team effort: a steam engine, used to drive a chaff cutter, is pulled by a team of six bullocks at Lyal, near Redesdale, in the early 1900s. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: DRESSED IN THEIR BEST
... , in the early 1900s. The clip is in a folder.... by the pupils of Lyal School, near Axedale, in the early 1900s. The clip ...Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2001. Dressed in their best: school uniforms have changed dramatically over the decades, as shown by the pupils of Lyal School, near Axedale, in the early 1900s. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Functional object - Brass Sovereign Rocker Coin Scale, 1898-1914
... from the 1850s to the early 1900s. Scales in perfect condition..... It was made from the 1850s to the early 1900s. Scales in perfect ...The scales were made by Harrison (Birmingham), founded 1898, which went on to become Harrison Drape. Balance scales for full and half sovereigns also measured the circumference and the thickness. As gold is one of the heaviest metals one way to forge a sovereign in brass would be to make it slightly larger to make up the weight. This clever invention put a stop to that.An item from an outstanding and diverse collection of photographs, postcards and artefacts, assembled by members of the Christian and Washfold families of Kew. Harrison Brass Sovereign Rocker Coin Scale in original leather container. The balance scale for full and half sovereigns also measured the circumference and the thickness. It was made from the 1850s to the early 1900s. Scales in perfect condition.cairn scales, sovereign rocker scale, christian-washfold collection -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, "Ginge", Chinese Hawker and Linton Identity
... in the district in the early 1900s. Legend says that his name derived from... in the district in the early 1900s. Legend says that his name derived from ...Mrs Stella Surman recalled "Ginge" as always having a smile for everyone (quoted in "Linton Makes History", p. 85). However, the early LDHS index to photographs says that his temper matched his hair colour - fiery!Small, faded and damaged photograph which shows "Ginge", a Chinese hawker who sold his goods in Linton and other towns in the district in the early 1900s. Legend says that his name derived from having red hair.ginge, ginger, chinese traders, chinese miners -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, Matson & Fraser, Sunbury Football team
... of a football team taken some time in the early 1900s, showing 21... scanned photograph of a football team taken some time in the early ...The earliest record of the Sunbury Aussies Rules football is in 1881when a match was played between Sunbury and Keilor. In 1892 the team officially became known as The Swifts. Some of the players have been identified in the image. They are - Standing: J.Fisher, W.Wider, L.Drew, R. Grant, A. Oserham, I. Gilchrist, B. Campbell, A.F. Daniel, E. Campbell and W. Eadie. Seated: P. Whelan, E. Whelan, C. Whelan and E. Meeking. The Sunbury Football Club is one of the earliest and oldest sporting clubs to be still in existence today.A non-digital black and white scanned photograph of a football team taken some time in the early 1900s, showing 21 players and the coach. photographed in an open area. The image has been printed on A4 paper and a list of names is attached.sunbury football club, "the swifts', j.fisher, w.wider, l.drew, r. grant, a. oserham, i. gilchrist, b. campbell, a.f. daniel, e. campbell and w. eadie. seated: p. whelan, e. whelan, c. whelan and e. meeking. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Doncaster East Road, Mitcham, No.35, 2006
... in the early 1900s.... in the early 1900s. Doncaster East Road, Mitcham, No.35 Photograph ...Coloured photo of south - west side of the Winchcombe family home on the corner of Doncaster East and Glen Roads, Mitcham in 2006 Mrs. Winchcombe, nee Ireland is related to the Ireland family who were orchardists and florist in Mitcham area in the early 1900s.winchcombe family, ireland family, doncaster east road, mitcham, no.35 -
Brighton Historical Society
Clothing - Jodhpurs, late 1800s - early 1900s
... to early 1900s. The jodhpurs feature a flat flap-front...late 1800s - early 1900s... jodhpurs from late 1800s to early 1900s. The jodhpurs feature ...This item is from the "Barone" Collection. "Barone" (also known as "Seaview") was a stately Brighton home built at 9 Moule Avenue prior to 1855 and demolished in 1986. The house's residents included Edward Elgin Browne (during 1859-72), a Melbourne tea merchant, and the family and descendants of retired Scottish Army captain Archibald Black (during the period 1880-1970). Its neighbors included “St Ninians” owned by the Ward- Cole family, “Seacombe” owned by the Moule family, and the home of James Grahame and his family. The items in the "Barone" collection were largely donated by two of the house's later owners, Mrs Doris Halkyard and Mrs Brian Brandt.A pair of black wool twill women's jodhpurs from late 1800s to early 1900s. The jodhpurs feature a flat flap-front that buttons on either hip with four buttons on either side. The cut of the leg is full tapering through shaped panels to a slim fit over the calf. At the centre front of the leg at the shin, the pant leg is laced closed and finished with brown binding. From the back, the pant hangs loose and full over the bottom, tapering to a slim fit over the calf. Note: These jodhpurs are not a matching piece of the riding habit T0002.1. However, it appears that the same person wore them together as an outfit.barone, riding habit, seaview, jodhpurs, brighton -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Postcard, c. Early 1900s
... Taken in the early 1900s, the postcard depicts two girls...c. Early 1900s...-country Taken in the early 1900s, the postcard depicts two girls ...Taken in the early 1900s, the postcard depicts two girls dressed in old style, white knee length dress which was common for this period for young women. This compared to the ankle length styles which were acceptable for adult women. We can also see an example of early bridge construction and engineering, notably made from timber rather than from stone or steel, noted in the postcard as Snow's Bridge. Sepia rectangular postcard printed on card Obverse: Snow's Bridge/Beechworth Reverse: Dear Julie/ I received your pretty PB/ We haven't gone away yet. Mr Stokes/ asked me were you going to be/ married. He wished you luck/ (I wonder/ if he meant it.) We sent the Magpie to Annie to-day. I haven't got any/ word about going to a [unknown]/ yet. We had a great Friendly Societies/ day yesterday but it rained a bit/ Sally is going to get a [illegible] silk/ dress. When are you to be married?/ Mr Pounceby is back at Allen's shop./ [unknown]. We are going to Belle's for a [unknown] if we can. With Love from Lilly. bridge, beechworth, snow's bridge, children, childhood, postcard -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Headwear - Lady's boudoir cap, Early 1900s
... for practical purposes such as to keep warm at night. In the early...Early 1900s.... In the early 1900s silk boudoir caps became popular to protect ...Simple night caps had been worn by women in the 1800s for practical purposes such as to keep warm at night. In the early 1900s silk boudoir caps became popular to protect hairstyles while sleeping. It was also thought to maintain or even improve the condition of the hair. This boudoir cap was amongst the belongings of the donor's Great Aunts who were both dressmakers at the original Terang & District Co-Op which was established in 1908.Socially this item is significant as an example of women's headwear from the early 1900s. Historically this item holds significance as a possession of the donor’s Great Aunts who worked as dressmakers at the original Terang & District Co-Op established in 1908.The boudoir cap is constructed of cream silk with a pale floral pattern. A cream crocheted border and top insert are attached using hand stitching. The small ruffle is machine stitched. The silk fabric is fragile and has perished in some places.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime village, maritime museum, flagstaff hill maritime museum & village, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, boudoir cap, nightcap, female headwear, sleepwear, vintage women's clothing, terang & district co-op -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Headwear - Lady's boudoir cap, Early 1900s
... for practical purposes such as to keep warm at night. In the early...Early 1900s.... In the early 1900s silk boudoir caps became popular to protect ...Simple night caps had been worn by women in the 1800s for practical purposes such as to keep warm at night. In the early 1900s silk boudoir caps became popular to protect hairstyles while sleeping. It was also thought to maintain or even improve the condition of the hair. This boudoir cap was amongst the belongings of the donor's Great Aunts who were both dressmakers at the original Terang & District Co-Op which was established in 1908.Socially this item is significant as an example of women's headwear from the early 1900s. Historically this item holds significance as a possession of the donor’s Great Aunts who worked as dressmakers at the original Terang & District Co-Op established in 1908.The boudoir cap is made of a pale yellow silk trimmed with a lace border and lace inserts across the top of the cap. Two apricot flower buds are attached on opposite sides of the cap.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime village, maritime museum, flagstaff hill maritime museum & village, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, boudoir cap, nightcap, female headwear, sleepwear, vintage women's clothing, terang & district co-op -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - Belt, metal
... Metal belt, possibly early 1900s, made of two chains linked..., possibly early 1900s, made of two chains linked at 5 cm intervals ...Metal belt, possibly early 1900s, made of two chains linked at 5 cm intervals with 1 cm diameter buttons (possibly from military uniforms) 26 inch waist. Front fastening with larger buckle. Donated with NA3602 Bodice & Skirt (also c1900)costume accessories, female, jewellery -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Worker's Hut
... in preparation for clearing. Early 1900s... ringbarked in preparation for clearing. Early 1900s Worker's Hut ...Copy of a photograph depicting a man sitting on a chair reading outside a worker's hut at Mt Dandenong. The hut is small and crudely made from tree slabs. Two tall tree ferns are at the front. The trees at the rear of the picture are possibly ringbarked in preparation for clearing. Early 1900shut, worker's hut, tree ferns, slab hut, mt dandenong, mount dandenong