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Victorian Railway History Library
Book, Butcher, Richard. K, Steam Days on the North Coast of NSW, 1990
A history of the transition from steam to diesel on the North Coast railway to Casino in NSW.ill, maps, p80.non-fictionA history of the transition from steam to diesel on the North Coast railway to Casino in NSW.locomotives -- new south wales -- north coast -- history, railroads -- new south wales -- north coast -- history -
Darebin Art Collection
Painting - Hilda Page, Near Tumut NSW, 1989
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Darebin Art Collection
Painting - Gian Manik, 'NSW Police find $200 Million of Meth Hidden Inside Sriracha Bottles' 2019, 2019
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Vision Australia
Book - Text, A Quality of Vision: a history of the Royal Blind Society of NSW 1880-1987 by Rev. Kevin Baker, 1989
Brief history of the Sydney Industrial Blind Institution, which later became the Royal Blind Society of New South Wales, under the leadership of Henry Hedger and Sir Paul Cullen.158 pages with illustrations on CDnon-fictionBrief history of the Sydney Industrial Blind Institution, which later became the Royal Blind Society of New South Wales, under the leadership of Henry Hedger and Sir Paul Cullen.sydney industrial blind institution, royal blind society of nsw -
Merbein District Historical Society
Slide, Abbotsford Bridge, NSW side, unknown
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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - SIXTEEN EXPLORERS OF AUSTRALIA, Feb. 1977
Booklet. 17 page booklet giving one-page stories of exploration of Australia with drawings and maps. Explorers are Abel Tasman, James Cook, George Bass, Matthew Flinders, Gregory Blaxland, John Oxley, Phillip Parker King, Charles Sturt, Thomas Mitchell, Edward Eyre, Ludwig Leichhardt, Augustus Charles Gregory, Edmund Kennedy, Robert O'Hara Burke, John McDouall Stuart, John Forrest. Published by the Bank of NSW and printed by Sydney Allen Printers P/L, Rydalmere, NSW.Bank of NSWhistory, australian, australian explorers, history. -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Robin Boyd
Colour slide in a mount. Probably, Town House Motel, Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia, 1963. (Architect: Enrico Taglietti.)Made in Australia / 10 / JUN 64Mnsw, slide -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, Valentine Co Pty Ltd, 1924 c
Faded black and white postcard of the entrance beach and camping park aat Tuggerah Lakes NSWThe Entrance Tuggerah Lakesboats and boating -
Red Cliffs Military Museum
Booklet, Eric Stephenson, Your Badge, 1945 (estimated)
A booklet of the Returned Sailors, Soldiers and Airmen's Imperial League of Australia NSW Branch. Front cover has the original RSL badge printed above the Price of Liberty is Eternal Vigilance. ANZAC Memorial Sydney M4313Front Cover: YOUR BADGE/ colour picture of original RSL Badge./ THE RETURNED SAILORS, SOLDIERS & AIRMEN'S IMPERIAL LEAGUE OF AUSTRALIA/ (NSW BRANCH)/ THE PRICE OF LIBERTY IS/ ETERNAL VIGILANCE/ ANZAC MEMORIAL SYDNEY/ M4313// Inside Cover: THE LEAGUES PLEDGE/ November 1939./ "That this Federal congress - the first to be held since the declaration of war/ publicly states that the whole body of the/ RSS&AILA is heart and sole behind/ the new Australian Expiditionary Force, and/ gladly accepts the new obligations to protect/ the interests of all who shall serve the Empire/ in the present war.// Page 1: A Welcome home/ From your Reception Committee/ The Old and New Diggers.// Page 2& 3: A Message from the State President.// Page 4: Policy of the RSS&AILA.// Pages 5,6,7: R.S.L. Policy.// Pages 8,9,10 & 11: Record of Service (outlines the services the RSL provides and the Principles on which it was established.// Pages 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 & 17: List of Sub-Branches NSW. Women's Services/ Merchant Navy// Centre Page: Nomination for Membership // Pages 18,19,20,& 21: War Pensions.// Page 22: Did you know.//Page 23: Eligiblity for Membership.// Page 24: If there were no League. // Pages 25, 26: ANZAC Centre. // Page 27: Memorandum (clear page)// Page 28 Personal memoranda (to be filled in) Conclusion.book, anzac, imperial, sailors, soldiers, league, badge, your, returned, airmen, memorial, hand -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - Let's Have Water - A history of the Fish River Water Supply, Robin McLachlan, Denis Barrett, Jack Domis, Nick Welling, 1997
A history of the development of the management of the Fish River Water Supply Scheme in Central NSW. The scheme extends across the local government areas of the Shire of Oberon, the City of Lithgow and the City of the Blue Mountains.non-fictionA history of the development of the management of the Fish River Water Supply Scheme in Central NSW. The scheme extends across the local government areas of the Shire of Oberon, the City of Lithgow and the City of the Blue Mountains.water nsw, fish river region nsw, oberon dam, water resources development nsw australia -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1/05/1942 12:00:00 AM
Black and white photograph taken of midget Japanese submarine being retrieved from Sydney Harbour during WWII Sydney NSWships and shipping -
National Wool Museum
Booklet, Souvenir: Trangie Agricultural Experiment Station
"Souvenir: Trangie Agricultural Experiment Station; Official Opening of the Wool Research Laboratory and Stock Field Day, March 15, 1950".Souvenir booklet produced for the opening of the wool research laboratory and stock field day at Trangie Agricultural Experiment Station in NSW, 15 March 1950. Back cover of the souvenir booklet produced for the opening of the wool research laboratory and stock field day at Trangie Agricultural Experiment Station in NSW, 15 March 1950.SOUVENIR / TRANGIE / AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION / OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE / WOOL . RESEARCH . LABORATORY . & . STOCK . FIELD . DAY - MARCH 15TH. / 1950nsw; department of agriculture, trangie agricultural research station, nsw -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, Kerry Photographics Sydney, 1910 c
Sepia toned postcard showing bullock team pulling a four wheeled wagon with load of large logs and other timber Richmond NSWHauling Cedar Richmond R.settlers -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, Kerry Photographics Sydney, 1910 c
Sepia toned postcard showing a team of fourteen bullocks pulling two wheeled wool wagon over a small stream near Cooma NSWsettlers -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, The Story of the Beilharz Family, 1988
The story of a family of Black Forest farmers and trades people, from the 15th to the 20th Century in Germany, Palestine and AustraliaBeige hard cover book. Gold text front cover and along the spine. Yellow dust cover with map of Germany on the front cover and Palestine on the back coverPresented to this Museum by Mr. HW Beilharz, Bellvue Hill, NSW 1989beilharz, sauer p, camp 3, tatura, ww2 camp 3, books, history, local -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Tool - PITTOCK COLLECTION: TWO WIRE STRAINERS
Two steel wire strainers, one with makers tag noting Whites Wires Arndell Park NSW 2148; includes directions for application. Items stored in Pittock Coach builder's box, reference 13000.1.Whites Wires Arndell Park NSW 2148 -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Jack Donnelly, 1988 c
Further information on attached sheetColour photograph of the replica sailing ship Bounty which joined the First Fleet Reenactment Voyage for the Australian Bicentenary celebrations then as a tourist attraction in Darling Harbour Sydney NSWfloods -
Melbourne Legacy
Postcard - Document, postcard
A postcard to the Comradeship Committee when a Legatee was travelling in NSW. The picture is totally black and says it is Tura Beach, Sapphire Coast New South Wales BY NIGHT. It is addressed to Mr Lin Kirk, Chairman, Comradeship at Melbourne Legacy. It is undated and signed Reverend Caffrey. It says: " Fabulous holiday. Terrific night life. Warm regards to all, especially the College of Cardinals."A record of a Legatee travelling and relating experiences back to his comrades in Melbourne.Colour postcard from NSW.Printed "Panoramic night shot from lookout." Australian 45c postage stamp. Handwritten text in black pen.comradeship, legatee -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Illustration/s, NSWGT tram No. 751
A side and front elevation view from a reproduction of NSW Govt Printer photos of NSW Govt. tramways tram No. K 751. On rear is handwritten notes in ink concerning operation of brakes, where car kept and used in Sydney. Also Note where photo can be obtained. On the front elevation, the destination sigh has been hand colour red and green. "Government Printer NSW" inscribed in bottom left hand corner of both illustrations.Handwritten notes about the tram.trams, tramways, nsw, nswgt, k class trams -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard
Appears to be a Japanese trading vesselBlack and white postcard showing a steamer moored beside a long jetty. Goods, timber, on wharf being loaded. A number of fishing boats and other craft moored at jetty and offshore Eden NSWships and shipping, transport -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Badge - Hamilton-Smith Collection Country Women's Association
The Hamilton-Smith collection was donated by the children of Grace Mary Hamilton-Smith nee Ellwood (1911-2004) and John Hamilton-Smith (1909-1984) who settled in Wodonga in the 1940s. The Ellwood family had lived in north-east Victoria since the late 1800s. Grace’s mother, Rosina Ellwood nee Smale, was the first teacher at Baranduda in 1888, and a foundation member of the C.W.A. Rosina and her husband Mark retired to Wodonga in 1934. Grace and John married at St. David’s Church, Albury in 1941. John was a grazier, and actively involved in Agricultural Societies. The collection contains significant items which reflect the local history of Wodonga, including handmade needlework, books, photographs, a wedding dress, maps, and material relating to the world wars. This item has well documented provenance and a known owner. It forms part of a significant and representative historical collection which reflects the local history of Wodonga. It contributes to our understanding of social and family life in early twentieth century Wodonga, as well as providing interpretative capacity for themes including local history and social history. Two small round badges. The NSW CWA badge has a light and dark blue design with orange. The Victorian badge has a yellow, green and gold design.On Victorian badge: "VICTORIA/CWA". On NSW Badge: "COUNTRY WOMENS ASSOCIATION N.S.W./CWA".hamilton-smith collection, hamilton-smith, ellwood, charity, volunteer, voluntering, cwa, country women's association, rural, women, women's history, domestic, cooking, food, community -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, First Overlanders - Hawdon and Bonney, 1991
Written to commemorate the early drovers and the use of river crossing near Wentworth, NSW. The route was later used by noted explorers - Eyre and Sturt.Pale green front cover depicting inscription on Hawdon monument at Wentworth, NSW.first overlanders, first cattle drive, k kain, wentworth nsw, eyre and sturt explorers -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - BOOK WW2, NSW Press, Demobilization Procedure, 7.3.1946
Refer Cat No 2891.4Demobilisation procedure book AAB 87 Book No 441263 For Private Raymond HEWSTON VX64672.military history - service records, demobilization, procedure -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - RAILWAY TICKET, NSW Government Railway, 1942
Items in the collection re J.C.W. LEDEUX, refer cat No 2378 for his service details.Cream card printed in blue & black ink.“11670 N.S.W.G.R”military - fortnightly - ticket, railway, nswgr -
Greensborough Historical Society
Map, Mapping Authority of NSW, Terra Australis: Quinta Pars Orbis, 1676_
The original of this map was drawn by an Italian priest Father Victorio Riccio in 1676 from knowledge brought to Manila on Dutch ships. Father Riccio was suggesting a Catholic mission to Terra Australia.Reproduction of an early map of Australia, pre-dating the voyages of Captain Cook.Facsimile map in cardboard protective tubeterra australis -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Magazine, People, 03/08/1960
People Magazine Front Cover: Red background. Young woman in green bikini with white spots, kneeling. She is surrounded by headlines. Price on cover is 1'6 Back Cover: Advertisement for free Art Ability tests. 56 pages.non-fictionpeople magazine, 1960s, 1960, popular culture, news, celebrity -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Booklet, Ambassador Press Pty Ltd, Granville, NSW 2142, 'The Emigrant's Friend' - facsimile, c. 1974
Booklet, originally published in London in 1848. Recreated by Reader's Digest, Sydney. Buff cardboard covers, 40 page booklet. Cover has depictions of seals of New Zealand, Australia, Swan River and Van Dieman's Land, one in each corner, charcoal, charcoal print 'THE EMIGRANT'S FRIEND, OR AUTHENTIC GUIDE TO SOUTH AUSTRALIA'; plus areas included in booklet. -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Waltzing Matilda, 2012
Dennis O'Keeffe's definitive account of Waltzing MatildaThe story of Waltzing Matilda starts in Warrnambool and the story encompasses Aust at the time of Eureka Stockade and Ned KellyPaperback. Swagman sitting in front of sepia bush scene. Paperback. Swagman sitting in front of sepia bush scene. paperback. waltzing matilda. dennis o'keeffe. australiana. favourite song., warrnambool, dennis o'keefe, waltzing matilda -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Certificate - Certificate of Incorporaion, change of name from J Kithen & Sons Pty Ltd to Unichema Australia Pty Ltd, Corporate Affairs Commission NSW, 1978
Certificate of Incorporation on Change of Name of Company for J Kitchen & Sons Pty Ltd to Unichema Australia Proprietary Limited dated 30 October 1978. (Earliest name given as R S Hudson Limited) Certificate pasted on cardboard.business and traders - soaps/candles, industry - manufacturing, j kitchen & sons pty ltd, unichema australia pty ltd, r s hudson limited -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Memorabilia, Royal Australian Engineers
A predominantely red carpet. Custom made with woven inscription Royal Australian Engineers 1959 Wilson R B 1968 - 2411848. Ubique Viet 66' 67' with fringes top and bottom. 5 wooden rings attached to topThis fully imported & hand woven rug was custom designed for Graeme Wilson.royal australina engineers