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Parks Victoria - Mount Buffalo Chalet
Photograph, " DR J.F.WILKINSON"
'There are also a number of framed portraits, including those of...Dr. John Wilkinson, a doctor who started a practise in Bright in the late 1880's and helped develop the tourist potential of the Mount Buffalo Plateau. " (Pg 84, Historica, 2011) Dr John .F. Wilkinson was a significant figure in the pioneering of tourism at Mt Buffalo. A Doctor and resident of Bright, he and W.A. Staker were the founder members of the Bright Alpine Club formed in 1887 to promote the natural attractions of the Buffalo plateau. " They form the Alpine Club and charge a membership fee for guiding people up the mountain (led by official guides Bill Weston and Edward Carlisle). this is matched by a grant from the local shire council.... They advertise in the Argus and promote the Australian Alps, Bright district as "The Switzerland of Victoria'. Mt Buffalo, with the railways nearby, is the most accessible snowfield and becomes 'the cradle of skiing in Victoria'." (Pg 179 Historica . 2011) The initial funds raised by the Alpine club funded the Staker's walking track, the first easily accessible route up the mountain. . They engaged the services of early Victorian photographer Nicholas Caire, whose scenic photographs helped to promote the beauty of the mountain. The efforts of these gentlemen culminated in securing 2.800 acres for the one of the first National Parks in Victoria, 1898. Listed in Draft Inventory of significant Items. Framed sepia photograph. Grey mount in wooden frame. Portrait of Dr.J.F Wilkinson. Brass name plaque at base of frame. Hand finished / highlighted in places." DR J.F.WILKINSON" -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, Robt. S. Brain, Government Printer, The Acts of the Parliament of Victoria, 1892
Light brown leather bound spine and corners. Gold text on spine highlighted by red background. Textured blue/dark brown cloth covered covers.social history, local government, state government -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book, The Acts of the Parliament of Victoria, 1893
Light brown leather bound spine and corners. Gold text on spine highlighted by red background. Textured blue/dark brown cloth covered covers.state government, administration, governance, parliament, victoria -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Map, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Map of Melbourne Tramways", 1934
Map booklet consists of three pages of bus and tram round trips, 3 center pages for a map of electric and cable trams, route numbers, and points of interest. Has 4 pages giving an index to routes and first and last trams to and from the City. Shows points where suburban routes are intersected by City routes. One page of places of interest. Dated 1934/35.Demonstrates methods of giving information to visitors to Melbourne and yields information about tram services at the time in Melbourne.Map - 2 octavo cards stapled and folded into 12 pages. All printing is in black with red headings and highlights except for the map which is in four colours.tramways, trams, mmtb, map, timetables, tourist trips -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Ceramic - Dish, Viola Ayling
Viola Annie Ayling (1911-1990), was born in Korumburra. After her marriage to William John Ayling in 1932 she moved with her husband to Tennyson Street [Kew]. A professional tailoress, Viola Ayling was also a talented amateur potter. She created her ceramics at her home at 128 Pakington Street [Kew], where she had an internal studio and a handmade, wood-fired brick kiln in her backyard. This pot is part of a collection of 15 glazed ceramic functional and decorative items donated by her granddaughter to the collection in 2024. A handmade dish, expertly potted and glazed. The style is representative of Australian ceramic design of the period, particularly that employed by Klytie Peyte.Moulded dish, with a floral design on the base. The upper part of the dish has a mottled green and black glaze. The petals on the base are highlighted with a deep pink glazeSignature to base: "V. Ayling"ceramics, pakington street -- kew (vic.), dishes, viola ayling -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - Bendigo Tramways Badge
1 circular badge with cream background, red tram image, wording "Bendigo Tramways" red with blue highlight. Wording "The Bendigo Trust" and symbol in blue.provincial tramways, tramways, bendigo trust, bendigo tramways -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Decorative object - PLASTER STATUE OF BOY
Ornamental plaster statue titled 'Like Papa' of a boy in cap & large boots, hands in pockets with pipe in his mouth, cream in colour with tan highlights.ornaments, plaster, statue -
Federation University Historical Collection
Correspondence, Letter from the Air Force Association to the Ballarat School of Mines, 1958, 01/09/1958
The Australian Flying Corps and Royal Australian Air Force Association has His Excellency General Sir Dallas Brooks as a patron. Typed quarto letter of Air Force Association letterhead. The letter highlights the Air Force Commemoration Week being observed by the Ballarat Branch Air Force Association.australian flying corps, royal australian air force association, air force association, dallso brooks, e.j. anderson, ballarat school of mines, ballarat, letterhead -
Geelong Cycling Club
Honour Board, 1913
Decorative wooden frame surrounding black and white photographs behind photographic mounting card in grey. The inscriptions are hand painted in white with some highlights in gold and blue. “Geelong West Cycling Club/Season 1913/Presented to H.Flowers, Esq/by the members of the above club in appreciation of his valuable services as President/W.O’Shannessy, Com Hcapper/R.Thomson, Com/J.J.McCracken/L.Welsh/W.Fisher/T.A.Grundell, whipp/F.Annear, Treasurer and Hcapper/C.Smith,Whip/H.Preschud, Auditor/J.Smith/H.Foot/A.G.Thomson, Comm/W.Grundell, Com/T.W.Grundell/H.H. Potter/G.Hotchin, Jnr Sec & Capt/H.Flowers, President/J. Tournier, Judge/A. Bradshaw, Judge/G. Dorling/J.Thomson/H.H.Preschud, Ass.Sec’t/H. Fisher, Vice Pres/P.Grundell, Sen. TimeK/C.Bond, C Man & Aud/TJB Grundell, Vice Cp/E.G. Stott, Time Keeper/H. Toyne/J.C. Bennett, Judge/C. Simmons/A. Bond/E. Atkinson/E. Keating/ S. Knight/T. F. Preschud/A. Marr/T.R.Balfour/Track Steward/C. Hudgell/J. O’Loughlin/J.W.Grundell/C.Ovendon/H.Toyne/J. Jarrett/R. Preschud/H. Morrish/S.Balfour, Track Stew/V.Balfour, Track Steward/C.Williams/D.M.Hogan” geelong west cycling club; h.flowers; w.o’shannessy;r.thomson; j.j.mccracken; l.welsh; w.fisher; t.a.grundell; f.annear; c.smith; h.preschud; j.smith; h.foot; a.g.thomson; w.grundell; t.w.grundell; h.h. potter; g.hotchin; h.flowers; j. tournier,; a. bradshaw; g. dorling; j.thomson; h.h.preschud; h. fisher; p.grundell; c.bond; tjb grundell; e.g. stott; h. toyne; j.c. bennett; c. simmons; a. bond; e. atkinson; e. keating; s. knight; t. f. preschud; a. marr; t.r.balfour; c. hudgell; j. o’loughlin; j.w.grundell; c.ovendon; h.toyne; j. jarrett; r. preschud; h. morrish; s.balfour; v.balfour; c.williams; d.m.hogan; -
Duldig Studio museum + sculpture garden
Advertising card, Card, Kosmetik Institut, Wien ( Cosmetic Institute, Vienna) c. 1932, c.1932
This advertising card was designed by Slawa Horowitz-Duldig. It was printed by 'Frisch, Wein 1'. Slawa undertook a number of sculpture commissions after graduating from the Akademie der Bildenden Künste Wien (Viennese Academy of Art) where she studied under Professor Hans Bitterlich from 1925-1929. She also undertook design commissions such as this card for the Cosmetic Institute which sold beauty creams. Reminiscent of the work of Austrian painter, designer and ceramic artist Berthold Löffler, in Slawa’s card her stylish typography, colour and design unite to create a unique work.This is an example of Austrian graphic design work between the wars and is of historical and artistic significance. Grey card front with print of single tone line stylised drawing of woman with red lips holding flowers - inside printed inscription in grey and red highlights Back logo - Printer's name (Frisch, Wien, 1) and artist's name ( S Duldig) credited -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Newspaper - Newspaper clippings, USA Pacific Fleet, The Age, 1925
Eight photocopied pages of the Age,(July 20, 24, 27 and 28, 1925) highlighting the various activities that took place during the visit of the USA Pacific Fleetsarmed services - navy, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, usa pacific fleet, the age -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Programme - Anzac Day Warrnambool April 25, 2015
Program commemorating the 100th anniversary of the landing of Gallipoli. It contains an order of service, photographs of soldiers in service and National Anthems of Australia, New Zealand and Turkey.The 100th Anniversary of the Landing of Anzac troops at Gallipoli is one of the most important dates in Australia’s history. Sepia coloured photo of Warrnambool War Memorial with poppies highlighted in red. Title is also in red and back cover is also field poppies in red. 23 pagesAnzac Day Warrnambool - 25th April 2015 Centenary Programwarrnambool, 100th anniversary gallipoli warrnambool, warrnambool rsl program -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Map - Tulloch & Brown's Map of the Colony of Victoria, Tulloch & Brown, 1856
The map was created by Tulloch and Brown. David Tulloch was one of the earliest engravers and lithographers in the state of Victoria. He arrived in Melbourne from Greenock, Scotland, on 3 January 1849. Following the discovery of gold Tulloch went to the Victorian goldfields in 1851, commissioned to make sketches of the diggers and the diggings for Ham’s Illustrated Australian Magazine. In November 1852 Tulloch set up in business as engraver, draughtsman, copperplate printer and lithographer. Tulloch took a map engraver, James Davie Brown, into partnership in March 1853; the several maps and specimens of commercial engraving they showed at the 1854 Melbourne Exhibition were awarded a bronze medal. That year Tulloch and Brown also received a silver medal at the Victorian Industrial Exhibition. The partnership was dissolved towards the end of 1856.This is a very early map of the Colony of Victoria including Belvoir (now know as Wodonga).A foldable map mounted on linen and with a board cover. It records the Colony of Victoria according to Surveyor's Records revised in 1857. Areas of the map are shaded to highlight different counties.At bottom right hand section of map: Tulloch & Brown's map of the Colony of Victoria : comprising part of New South Wales, the boundaries, counties, also seaport & inland townships, the gold fields with the latest discoveries, roads, tracks, &c. &c. / compiled from drawings in the Survey Office and correctly revised till 1857. Respectfully dedicated by Permission, to the Honorable Captain Andrew Clarke R.E. Surveyor General of Victoria by His Obediant Servants Tulloch & Brown, Engravers & Publishers, Melbourne". At bottom right below border : Published as the Act directs by the Proprietors, Melbourne, 1st Feb. 1856. tulloch and brown maps, rare maps victoria, victorian cartography -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, Pruning Demonstration, 1920
Note by T.H. Kneen 8 April 1992, "Fred Rae kneeling."Black and white photograph. 2 men holding a white sheet behind a fruit tree in the Orchard to highlight branch structure. One man squatting beside the tree.On reverse, "Apple tree showing old limb destroying symmetry of tree July 1920."fred rae, orchard, apple tree, pruning demonstration -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, Pruning Demonstration, 1920
Black and white photograph. 2 men holding a white sheet behind the tree in the Orchard to highlight branch structure. a man squatting beside the tree. Similar to B91.234.On reverse, "Same tree with limb cut out symmetry restored July 1920."fred rae, orchard, apple tree, pruning demonstration -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Report, A. D. Senior, "Electricity Supply in Ballarat', Aug. 1984
Ten page report or article written by A. D. Senior, dated 29 August 1984 titled "Electricity Supply in Ballarat". Gives a background to power supply in Ballarat from 1885, takeover by ESCo, DC and AC power supply, generators, Buniyong, SEC, A and B power stations, farm supply, illumination or lighting, tramways and tram braking systems. Photocopied from original on foolscap sheets with staple in top left hand corner. See also Reg Item 1701 and 1702.Pink highlights on page 1, ink notes, pencil notes on page 3 re Creswick and ink corrections on page 7.trams, tramways, power supply, ballarat, sec, power station, esco -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Flyer, Subdivisional Auction Sale Brochure, Carralinga Estate, Ringwood, Vic. - 1923
Double sided folded page with black and red print on both sides advertising auction sale of residential and business sites and highlighting local facilities, services and layout of the estateSubdivision includes Ringwood Street, Bourke Street and Bond Street. (Agent) D.G. McClelland & Co., Auctioneers and Estate Agents. Phone 37. R.G. Gunn, Auctioneer. -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Document, Australian Comfort Fund Mrs Steward, C1946
The Australian Comforts Fund was formed during the first World War and was an amalgamation of various organisations which were sending items of comfort such as toiletries, clothing and food to Australian troops who were fighting overseas. It ceased its work and was dissolved in 1920 at the ceasation of the war but was started again to continue the same work in 1939.In Australia it rivalled the work of the red Cross and many of the volunteers involved were women. As well as making and providing items themselves there was major fundraising to purchase further items. Over the course of the war they provided over 1.5 million hampers. This certificate was presented to Mrs Steward for valuable services rendered to the Australian Comforts Fund during World War 1939-1945. The Australian Comforts fund was wound up in June 1946.This certificate recognises the work of one of our residents to a fund which was Australia wide and would have been one of numerous certificates presented around the country. The Australian Comforts fund was an organisation with which numerous people would have been affiliated and which also assisted many soldiers over the years. Cream certificate with black text, highlighted with red. The name Mrs Steward has been written in in blue ink. In comes enclosed in a dark grey soft card folder.Mrs Steward. Signed Valerie Heinze, Lady mayoress of Melbourne. Thomas S Neu*tefold, Hermen W *ohn, On front of grey folder "Mrs Steward Warrnambool.warrnambool, warrnambool history, australian comforts fund, mrs steward warrnambool -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - PMHPS Meeting, Historical highlights of Port Phillip coast, Graham Patterson, Oral History
Graham Patterson talks about historical highlights of Port Phillip coast. PMHPS meeting 28/09/2015 Duration 0:55:21 (including meeting preliminaries)societies clubs unions and other organisations, natural environment - beaches and foreshore, graham patterson, port melbourne historical & preservation society, pmhps -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Ceramic - Gravy Boat, c. 1910
This gravy boat would have been used to serve gravy or sauce, which could be poured over the meats by the diners, at the table. This gravy boat was produced by Pinnox and Unicorn, 'Wedgwood & Co Ltd', which was headed by Enoch Wedgwood, and was based in Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, England. This company is often confused with 'Wedgwood' which belonged to Josiah Wedgwood. The printed mark on the bottom of the boat indicates the boat is C1908+Small, rounded white ceramic gravy boat with black geometric, and gold floral pattern around rim. Gold gilt highlights on base and top rim and decorative handle. On base: Crown with 'Wedgwood & Co Ltd" Handpainted: 'v1'china, wedgwood, amess house -
Melbourne Legacy
Badge, Legacy Appeal Badge - $2, 2015
An example of badges issued by Legacy for fundraising during the Legacy Appeal and Badge Week. The donation value is $2. The date is approximately 2015 as it was still for sale in 2018. It is in the collection to show the modern equivalent of the older style badges. The badge of Legacy is the Torch and Wreath of Laurel. The Torch signifies the undying flame of service and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for their country. The Wreath of Laurel is the symbol of our remembrance of them. This badge is just the torch symbol, it does not have the laurel wreath. The card makes a tax deductible receipt.Example of Legacy badges that were sold up to raise money for Legacy's work. Legacy Appeal badge with the Legacy torch, it is made of red plastic in the shape of a torch with the word Legacy highlighted in gold. It is on a white card with blue printing showing it's value.legacy appeal, fundraising, badge week -
City of Kingston
Photograph - Black and white, c. 1948
Located in the southeast Melbourne district of Ormond. The Ormond Theatre was opened in the late-1920’s with 720 seats in stalls and circle. There was no ceiling in the auditorium, which allowed for the steel roof trusses to be seen. In 1930 a Western Electric(WE) sound system was installed. In 1940 it was remodelled in a simple Art Deco style to the plans of architectural firm Marsh & Michaelson. It re-opened in 1941 with 995 seats. By 1946 it was operated by Albert Park Cinemas Property Ltd. The Plaza Theatre was closed on 30th November 1958. It was converted into a carpet showroom which was still operating in late-1984. The building has since been demolished.Black and white photograph depicting the art deco facade of the newly refurbished Plaza Theatre, Ormond. There are no buildings either side of the theatre which highlights its large size.Black printed text on white round sticker adhered to reverse: 187 Handwritten in red ink on reverse: 72%theatre, movies, entertainment, plaza, suburbs -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Flyer, Subdivisional Land Sale Brochure, Crown Jewel Estate, Ringwood East, Vic. - c.1925
In May 1884, George Smart of Bulleen Road Kew, brickmaker, bought the 23 acres one rood and twenty nine and three tenths perches, or 9.4834 hctares from Arthur Bailey Clements of Ringwood for the sum of 600 pound sterling. (Extract from The Story of the Crown Jewel Estate in Ringwood East pdf)Double sided folded page with black and red print on both sides advertising auction sale of residential and business sites and highlighting local facilities, services and layout of the estate.Subdivision includes Mount Dandenong Road, Valda Avenue, Evon Avenue, Mirabel Avenue, and Velma Grove. (Agent) T. Burkitt, Box 12 Ringwood, Phone Ringwood 157. Vendor: A. Marshall Miller, McDonald Street, Mordialloc. Solicitors: Russell, Bona and Russell, 19 Queen Street Melbourne, and Ringwood - Phone Cent. 4308. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Certificate, Herald Learn-To-Swim Campaign Certificate, 1956
Alison Watson was the daughter of Peg and Harry Watson of Cromie Street Murtoa and would have been seven years old when this certificate was granted at the Murtoa Swimming Baths. The Baths were adjacent to Lake Marma and filled with water from the lake. There was a wooden pontoon in the centre of the pool which was removed for swimming competitions. Alison's father was the swimming coach at the time - 1956.A rectangular light blue/green certificate with navy blue writing with letters highlighted with white accents. There is an illustration with Neptune, a mermaid, and a dolphin at the bottom centre with scrolls on either side.The applicant (Alison Watson); the location (Murtoa Baths); the date(6th January 1956) the local president (N.T. McQueen) and the Secretary (F.C. Bradshaw) are hand written.certificate, learn to swim, learn to swim certificate, alison watson, murtoa, murtoa swimming baths, swimming baths, swimming pools -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - NATIONAL COUNCIL OF WOMEN OF VICTORIA BENDIGO BRANCH COLLECTION: ANNUAL REPORT
Typed booklet titled National Council of Women of Victoria Bendigo Branch 40th Annual Report and Highlights of History 1948-1988. List of Office Bearers on page 1.organisation, women, national council of women, national council of women of victoria bendigo branch collection, national council of women of victoria bendigo branch 40th annual report and highlights of history 1948-1988 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - CONTINUING STAGES OF REMEMBRANCE, 1989
Continuing Stages of Remembrance, Bendigo Operatic Society 1962 - 1979. 180 page soft cover book highlighting Operatic Society productions illustrated with B&W photos.Madge E. Welchbendigo, hospital, bendigo operatic society -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MALONE COLLECTION: GREETING CARDS
Offwhite card with 9mm raised border. On the left is a bunch of mauve flowers. Gold stems and highlights on the flowers 'Greetig is printed underneath in gold with a green square around the G.person, greeting cards, malone collection, malone collection, greeting cards -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Powell & Co, Guide to Ballarat the Beautiful, 1906
A book highlighting Ballarat and surrounds for visiting tourists. Green, black and red soft covered book of 50 pages. The book includes many illustrations and advertisements. Themes of the book include: Ballarat and district, Lake Wendouree, Ballarat Botanical Gardens, Statues, gold and mining, Ballarat gold nuggets, Eureka Stockade, Ballarat School of Mines, Hepburn Lagoon, Emu River, race courses, Art gallery of Ballarat Advertisements include: Dr Lem Chinese Practictioner, Eureka Aerated Waters & Brewing Co., Sunshine Harvester, Gordon Bros., Long's biscuits, South Street, Grand National Eisteddfod of Australia, Lake View Hotel, Carlyon's Hotel, Clarendon Ladies' College, J.E. Sang Chinese Doctor and Herbalist, Reid's Ballarat Coffee Palace, Robert Sim & Co Timber Merchants, Cobb & C0 livery and stables Ballarat, Eagle Foundry, Fred A. Reed Tobacconist, Heinz bros butchers, J.J. Goller & Co. Illustrations include: Craig's Royal Hotel, McBride's Boots, John Lavis Cordial Manufacturer, R. Graham & Sons tanners, Lester's hotel, Sun Foundry, Central business College, Edwards Pyrites & Ore Reduction Co., George Farmer, Sturt Street (colour), Lake Wendouree, Ballarat East Town Hall, Lake Burrumbeet, Queen Victoria Statue, Fairy Land, Ballarat Botanical Gardens, Lal Lal Falls, Moorabool Falls, Kirks Dam, Lake Wendouree and paddle boat, Lydiard Street, Bopeep Creek, Star of the East Mine, Peter Lalor Statue, great Equatorial Telescopu at Oddie Observatory (Ballarat Observatory), Boer War monument, Entrance to Art Gallery of Ballarat, interior of Art Gallery of Ballarat, Old Curiosity Shop, Angus Rialto cafe, Ballarat Brewing Co, Royal Standard brwery, Phoenix Brewery Warrenheip, John MacLeod and Companyballarat, ballarat school of mines, buninyong, burrumbeet, cobb and co, eureka brewery, ballarat brewing co, sturt street, m1604, chinese, chinese medicine, d. lem, j.e. sang, brewery, tanners -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1993
Wool Awards was a highlight of Agricultural Show at OmeoColour photograph showing wool awards gown winner of show, woolen skirt and top with overlay of Bird of Paradise and Guinea fowl feathers, a beautiful masterpiece. Omeo Victoriafire brigade, township -
St Patrick's Old Collegians Association (SPOCA)
Photograph - Sports, Football