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Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper, Scrapbook Clipping, Library Collection, Ringwood, Victoria, `
``Newspaper clipping from The Mail, 13-07-93 Customer safetyRingwood Council might install pedestrian crossings at Eastland to improve customer safety. Cr Ann Fraser called for an investigation on the feasibility of a zebra crossing.` -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Machine - Chaff Cutter, c1890
Large caste iron wheel on which two knife cutters are fitted - hand rotated - material to be cut is fed through a canter-levered wooden box - reduction gears are used to ease the effort for the person operating it. All of this is mounted on a caste iron frame. Capable of cutting 'I/2 . 1/2 Chaff'|Similar one sold by Welch, Perrin & Co P/L in 1929 for 8 pound .The 'Bentall' Chaff Cutter moulded on the reduction gear cover. 'Bentall Improved (or Patented?) Chaff Cutter 913 Heybridge, Maldon, England' - on the body and wheel.rural industry, livestock -
South West Healthcare
Gowllands Ophthalmoscope, Gowllands, Medical Equipment, 20th Century
1 hard case;Chrome metal with black grip battery holder; 1 may head ophthalmascope; 3 chrome pieces; 1 viewer; 1 globe.Case: "Gowllands / MADE IN ENGLAND" Handle: "Gowllands / MADE IN ENGLAND" Viewer: "KLINOSTIK / BRITISH MADE" May: "MAY IMPROVED OPHTHALMOSCOPE" "Gowllands / MADE IN ENGLAND" -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Petrol Iron
Silver iron on stand with black handle and knobs. Cylindrical tank at back. Original cardboard box contains: instruction sheet, small carton containing spare part, spanner and spare knob.On box: Handi British Self Heating Pumpless Iron.|On instruction sheet: Directions for operating the improved Handi pumpless iron, 3 pages of detailed instructionsdomestic items, irons -
Gippsland Vehicle Collection
driving lights, c 1930's
Optional Automobile accessory lights added to vehicle to improve hight vision.'Notek' Driving Lights (pair), oval shaped, with clear 'Road Master' circular lens & blue glass centre insert.Chrome plated rim. Stud post mount at base.British Madenotek, driving lights -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Newspaper Clipping, Funding freeze leaves school cold, May 2011
Article about lack of heating at Greensborough College and no funding to improve conditionsText and coloured imagegreensborough college, rosie bray -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Memorandum, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), spruik golf at Wattle Park, 1/09/1938 12:00:00 AM
Memorandum, typed quarto sheet, from MMTB Publicity Officer, Lewis Russell to the Manager dated 1/9/1938 about asking conductors to spruik golf at Wattle Park and noting that since radio broadcasting campaign, golfer numbers had improved and noted that the bus tours were about to restart.trams, tramways, wattle park, publicity, conductors, bus tours, tourist bus -
Greensborough Historical Society
Letter, G. E. Kerry, Proposed... Greenhills Progress Association Newsletter, by G. E. Kerry, 09/10/1969
Suggestions for improving distribution of the Greenhills Progress Association newsletter (known as Community News)1 p. typewritten letterHandwritten at top of page: "Submitted 9.10.69"greenhills progress association, community news -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Carparks on the way, 31/08/2016
New CCTV cameras and extra parking spaces will improve safety at Watsonia Station.News clipping, black text.watsonia railway station -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Manufactured Objects, Vinyl record cleaner kit 'NAGAOKA', c1970
a) Nagaoka Record Anti-Static & Disc Guard Kit The Nagaoka STAT-10 is a record protecting agent that serves both to protect your records from static and to significantly reduce record and stylus wear. By using this product you will improve the sound that you hear from your records, but will also protect your records. The unique charge reducing formula significantly reduces the amount of static electricity present on the surface of the vinyl recording. It also reduces the irritating noise produced by the scratches present on the surface of the vinyl recording. This record protecting agent also contains a special lubricant / protecting fluid agent.This lubricant / protecting fluid reduces record wear so that your recordings are as good as new. b) 'PAROSTATIK' Disc preener -: Use while rotating record slowly on Turntable. Press gently during one or two revolutions. Dust collected on plush surface should be removed before re-use. Device has "built-in" anti-static requiring occasional moisture replacement. Remove cap from centre tube withdraw and moisten wick (when dry) with clean water and replace Always return "Parostatik" to case when not in use. Vinyl records became very popular mid 20thC and cleaners were used to preserve the audio quality of the record surface.A box containing Vinyl record cleaning equipment manufactured by a) Nagaoka Pty Ltd Japan and b) 'Parostatik' C.E Watts Pty Ltd England a ) Box : NAGAOKA / A / trademark / NAGAOKA / AUTOMATIC RECORD CLEANER / ORIGINAL BEST PRODUCTS / NAGAOKA & CO LTD. MADE IN JAPAN / AUTOMATIC / RECORD CLEANER / AUTO 1 / NAGAOKA ORIGINAL BEST PRODUCTS b) Packet ; THE / "PAROSTATIK" PATENT .... REGD./ IMPROVED / DISC PREENER / FOR PERFECT RECORD MAINTENANCE Cylinder; Watts / "PAROSTATIK" / DISC PREENER / For perfect record maintenancerecord players, music, vinyl records, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham, japan, nagaoka pty ltd ,, watts c. e. pty ltd, parostatik disc preener, england -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Mitcham treated like Cinderella : Chamber, 1993
Graeme Miller, president of Mitcham Chamber of Commerce says no major improvements have been made to Mitcham Shopping Centre for years.Graeme Miller, president of Mitcham Chamber of Commerce says no major improvements have been made to Mitcham Shopping Centre for years. Cr Tim Shambrook agrees and put forward a proposal to develop an action plan to improve the appearance of the Centre. The Mall is not effectively used, promotion is insufficient and the public toilets are in poor condition.Graeme Miller, president of Mitcham Chamber of Commerce says no major improvements have been made to Mitcham Shopping Centre for years.shopping centres, mitcham shopping centre, mitcham chamber of commerce, miller, graeme, shambrook, tim -
Clunes Museum
Functional object - COFFEE GRINDER
METAL COFFEE GRINDER FOR MAKING COFFEEManufacturer's plate "Baldwin Son & Co. Improved Coffee Mill" Marked on Back "T.W" Marked on Side "Coffee Grinder T Wickham" Sticker marked "123"cofffee grinder, t wickham -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Brakes on train travel, 26/02/2014
Tia and John Crowe of Bundoora call for lifts at railway stations to improve access for the disabled.News clippings, 2 pages, black text, colour image.crowe family, public transport, watsonia railway station -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photo - large - Group of 6 skiers
Skiing became a popular sport during the 1940s as access improved to the Bogong High Plains The Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme was constructed on the Bogong High Plains during the 1940s and 1950s. This group of men (possibly workers on the Scheme) are back country skiing during the 1940s prior to the development of Falls Creek and downhill skiing.Large photo of a group of six male skiers with snow gums and faded mountains in the background.skiers on the bogong high plains -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Mosquito drops, Marne & Co. Herbert St., Dulwich Hill, Sydney, N.S.W, Marne's Mosquito Drops, 1919
Found in the cellar of the former Barr's drapery shop, Sussex Street, Linton, which at one time had a doctor's consulting room. Bob Albert (who found them) assumed they were something to do with the medical practice. He gave the box of mosquito drops to Joan and Alan Giles. Information in newspaper advertising (found via Trove) shows the drops were marketed in New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia between about 1915 and 1927. The address on the packaging suggests these particular bottles were manufactured after 1918.Twelve green boxes labelled 'Marne's Mosquito Drops', stored in a strong cardboard box bearing a green label, also reading 'Marne's Mosquito Drops'. Information on individual cardboard packaging: "Marne & Co., Herbert St, Dulwich Hill, NSW / Registered under the Pure Food Act 1908 / Improved Formula 1919".marne's mosquito drops, pest control, mosquito drops -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, New ambo station on horizon, 26/10/2016
Diamond Creek will get a new ambulance station to accommodate more vehicles and improve staff amenity.News clipping, black text and colour image. ambulance victoria, diamond creek -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (Item) - Australian Production Of Mirage Iii - Answers To The RAAF Fighter Evaluation Questionnaire
Description: Mirage iii O Wing Main Spar - Improving Fatigue Life Level of Importance: . -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Manuscript, Robin Boyd, (State of Victoria has lately acquired...)
Discusses the future of art galleries in Victoria and the needs to improve in order to produce a better atmosphere and quality.Handwritten (pencil), quarto, 1 pagesHandwritten with a lot of edits and markings and very densegallery, whitney museum, robin boyd, manuscript -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - North Gardens Wetlands Information Notes, Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens (Guiding Friends Group), C 2001
Important information about the North Gardens Wetlands and the primary objective of improving storm water quality.This project was completed in March 2001 and besides its ecological importance, it provides a destination at the northern end of the Gardens, creates social linkages between various environmental groups as well as improving the aesthetic standards of the site.1 page set out with subheadings.Nonenorth gardens, north gardens wetlands, north gardens wetlands project, ballarat botanical gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, john garner, regional indigenous plants, aquatic and terrestrial plants, storm water, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat, garner -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "New team on trams hopes to keep your safety on track", 22-11-2023
Yarra Trams has employed a small team of security staff in an attempt to improve network safety.Digital image of a newspaper clipping from the Age titled: "New team on trams hopes to keep your safety on track"tramways, safety -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1/09/1994 12:00:00 AM
Other number 04011.1Black and white photograph showing twelve children who received most improved player awards in Rural School Basketball finals Candice Whelan Linda Smith Kate Masterson Monique Garth Shane Bell Peter Henshaw Laura Willmann Jordon Carroll James King Corey Scott Ella Thorpe Lakes Entrance Victoriasports -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Footwear - Leather Golf Shoes, 1950s
These golf shoes belonged to Thomas Conway of Wodonga. He was an actives sportsman in the Wodonga community. He wore them when playing golf in Wodonga and surrounding district. Thomas was a son of Michael and Catherine Conway of Wodonga. He passed away in 2005. This item was donated by one of his sisters.These golf shoes belonged to a well-known member of the Wodonga community.A pair of black golf shoes. The shoes have a leather upper and composition soles. They are also fitted with a special golf spike in the sole to give improved grip. There are 7 spikes on the bottom of the front section of each shoe and 4 on each heel. Some of thes spikes are surrounded by a white circle on which the words "NIBLICK LITE" are imprinted.athletics, wodonga sport, golf shoes, niblick -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Document - Information Bulletin March 1961
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 documents the developments supported by the Management Committee for the winter season of 1961.A bulletin published by the Management Committee to inform licensees and residents of the most recent developments. These include:- negotiations with the SEC for new power connections; parking area extension and the Committee's approach to commercial development; and the announcement of the successful applicant for the new Ski School - Alpine Developments. It also reported on improved First Aid facilities and Parking Fees for the next season.falls creek tourist area management committee, amendment to regulations 1959 -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, H.M.A.S.ADELAIDE
On 1 September 1939 Adelaide (I) commissioned for war service under the command of Captain HA Showers RAN, and operated on the Australian coast for defence of trade.This is a limited print of HMAS Adelaide. No 6 in a series of 25. Royal Australian Navy 75th Anniversary.White bordered coloured print mounted on M.D.F.board.H.M.A.S.ADELAIDE,an improved Chatham class light crusier,shown during service in the Second World War. No 6 in a series of 25 ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY 75 TH ANNIVERSARYh.m.a.s., navy, royal australian navy, ship, cruiser, ww2, world war two, lara r.s.l. -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Pie Funnel, Foy & Gibson Pty Ltd (founded 1883)
This pie funnel is a hollow ceramic device and is shaped like a funnel or chimney. It is used for supporting or venting a pie. Beige/stippled.The improved popular pie funnel. Carries away the steam and leaves the pie crust as light and flakey inside as on the surface. Foy & Gibson Pty Ltd, Collingwood. (green printing). pie funnel, baking implements, foy & gibson pty ltd -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document, Letters Patent, No 6445, to Israel Martin in 1889, 1889
Israel Martin of Moe Gippsland, farm labourer was wishing to patent an improved potato-planting attachment to ploughsThick cream coloured paper. Information filled in by handSigned: Hopetoun - Governor of Victoria. Also by the Commissioner of Patentsisrael martin, letters patent, moe, gippsland, farm labourer, potato planting attachment, hopetoun, governor of victoria, agriculture -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, RSL victim of break-in, 27/01/2016
A thief broke into Montmorency Eltham RSL and stole $3000 in cash. The RSL will now improve security measures.News clipping, black text, colour image.montmorency eltham rsl, bill mckenna -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Document - Complaints Regarding Standards Of Accommodation And Service, 27.05.1968
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 related to complaints regarding standards of accommodation and service in commercial premises at ski resorts. The possibility of the introduction of a grading system was raised. Whilst not being specific in regard to Mr. Hymans, the Committee asked him to keep a close watch on aspects of accommodation and service in the coming season with a view to improving standards generally at Falls Creek.falls creek tourist area management committee, falls creek administration, bob hymans -
Orbost & District Historical Society
sovereign balance, c 19th century
No historical information, but used to weigh sovereigns and half sovereigns to make sure that they are the correct weight and therefore genuine.This item is an example of an item no longer in common use as sovereigns were once unique in that it had no denomination, or currency value printed on the coin. Its value was tied to the value of gold.A brass sovereign and half-sovereign balance and its cardboard case. The case is principally red and pulls apart in the middle.On a label on the box: IMPROVED SOVEREIGN BALANCE To weigh and gauge Sovereigns and Half Sovereigns. Warranted b......with steel. On the balance: SOVEREIGN WARRANTED and SOVEREIGN 1/2 also a crown image.sovereign-balance money-coins -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTER AND ENVELOPE 1943, 28.4.1943
The writer is William Thomas Appleton VX91451, enlisted 13.2.1943 age 26 years, discharged 22.7.1946 as a Cpl in Developing and Improving Establishment..1) Official letterhead in red, Salvation Army, Aust Comforts Fund and YMCA, space for name, rank, unit and date, dotted ruled lines, bottom has notes re security. .2)Envelope official YMCA in red, date stamp, purple stamp, addressed in blue ink, stamp at bottom “passed by censor and initialled”.1) At top in blue ink, “VX91415 Appleton W.T, LHQ, EME School Ingleburn NSW 28.4.43”, addressed to “Dear Guiney”, at Bottom “Love from Tom”. .2) Envelope stamp, “LPO INGLEBURN 5.00pm 30 Apr 1943”, To, “Miss Guiney Sternberg St Bendigo Victoria”letters envelopes, ymca, acf, salvation army