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National Wool Museum
Book, The Australian Wool Industry
"The Australian Wool Industry" was produced by the Australian Wool Corporation and provides an overview of wool growing and processing aimed at children.australian wool corporation -
Unions Ballarat
The Great War (Don Woodward Collection), Carlyon, Les, 2006
History and overview of the ANZACs at the Western Front during World War I. Commentary and first-hand accounts of the conflict.History - war time. Book; 863 pages. Cover: white background; landscape photograph in sepia with a white cross; black and brown lettering; author's name and title.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, history, military - world war i, anzacs -
Vision Australia
Document - Text, In celebration of David Blyth being admitted as an Officer in the Order of Australia
Collection of tributes for David Blyth, who was awarded an OAM in 2002, together with a brief overview of his life and achievements.Collection of testaments and tributes to David Blyth put together by Blind Citizens Australianon-fictionelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, david blyth, royal victorian institute for the blind -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Article (Item) - CAC Ceres Agricultural Aeroplane Articles, Aircraft Magazine et al, CAC Ceres Articles from Aircraft Magazine, 12/1959-04/1962
The 1959 aritcle provides an overview of the aircraft's history. The 1962 article concerns the design considerations that effected the creation of the Ceres. -
Vision Australia
Pamphlet - Text, The Kooyong story: Fifty years of service to the blind, Golden jubilee 1928-1978, 1978
Brief overview of the establishment of a blind cricket ground at Kooyong and growth of services for blind and vision impaired by the Association for the Blind.16 pages of text and illustrationsassociation for the blind, victorian blind cricket association -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Document - Flyer - Overview of history and trade statistics of the Port of Portland, n.d
DL flyer, produced by Port of Portland Authority, overview of history and trade statistics of the Port. White glossy paper, dark blue print, full colour photo of Port on front cover, Port logo, bi-foldport of portland -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book with DVD, Michael Anderson, It's a hard road to hoe but you gotta start somewhere : designing a community Language project a resource for Indigenous communities, 2006
An overview of the total package for a Community Language Program. Explores Deciding to revive the language, training the trainers, gathering information, managing the project, writing an action plan and bring it all together. Is complemented by a DVD on back cover of book.DVDcommunity languages, language revival, language maintenance, language and intellectual property, education project planning -
Peterborough History Group
Book, My Heart is Breaking, 1993
Part 1 is an annoted listing of relevant archives and index of family names. Part 2 is an overview of the interaction between white australians and aboriginal peopleSoftcover 191page book with a general index and including an index of names.non-fictionPart 1 is an annoted listing of relevant archives and index of family names. Part 2 is an overview of the interaction between white australians and aboriginal peopleaboriginal australians, aboriginal history -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mafeking Goldfield at Mt William with men in foreground c1900
Mafeking Goldfield Mt William Mining Scene c1900. Overview of settlement. Men in foreground with gold washing pans and shovels.stawell -
Vision Australia
Text, Royal Blind Foundation 1883-2006, 2006
A brief overview of the history of the Royal Blind Foundation of Queensland from it's inception to it's merger with Vision Australia in 2006.1 Microsoft Word documentroyal blind foundation of queensland -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book / document, Shire of Orbost Planning Schemes March 1989, 1989
This document was produced in 1989 for Orbost Shire Council. It ccovers the area s of Orbost, Mallacoota, Cann River and Newmerella and includes urban and non-urban areas.This document is a useful reference tool.A book with a brown front cover with a plastic over-sheet and plastic binding.On the cover are b/w drawings of rural landscapes, trees and the coast. It is titled SHIRE OF ORBOST PLANNING STUDY Part 1 Strategic Overviews, March 1989.orbost-planning -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document, Colin Kitchen, "John Kitchen, Chemical Industry Pioneer and the development of the family firm", Nov 1986
"John Kitchen, Chemical Industry Pioneer and the development of the family firm" An overview of the life of John Kitchen, chemical industry pioneer, and the development of the family firm of soap and candle manfacturers, written by Colin Kitchen (an additional typed copy also)industry - manufacturing, families, business and traders - soaps/candles, john kitchen, colin kitchen, tony kitchen, j kitchen & sons pty ltd, apollo candle co, lever & kitchen pty ltd -
Women's Art Register
Book, Women 150, 150 Victorian Women Artists, 1975
Compiled by the Visual Arts Committee of Women150 to mark the 150th celebrations for the establishment of state of Victoria in 1985. Represents many established and emerging artists of the time.book non-fictionCompiled by the Visual Arts Committee of Women150 to mark the 150th celebrations for the establishment of state of Victoria in 1985. Represents many established and emerging artists of the time.feminism, painting, printmaking, drawing, photography, textiles -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Manuscript, Robin Boyd, The Inner Suburbs by Bernard Barrett Foreword, c 1971
Description of Barrett's book. Overview of Boyd's comment on Barrett's insight on the inner suburbs of Australia during the industrial era that is rarely discussed.Original manuscript for a Preface to 'The Inner Suburbs: The Evolution of an Industrial Area', by Bernard Barrett. MUP 1971.Typewritten (c copy), quarto, 3 pagesindustrial revolution, bernard barrett, collingwood, robin boyd, manuscript -
National Wool Museum
Annual Report, Dennys, Lascelles Limited Annual Report 1923
From a family who had three generations that worked for Dennys Lascelles. This is the annual report for 1923 and features an overview of the company's finances.Off-white two page paper document. Front cover lists the Dennys Lascelles staff responsible for compiling the information in the report. Middle two pages list numbers and figures for the previous financial year. Back cover has a short paragraph about the document. -
Vision Australia
Document - Text, History of the Australian Blinded Soldiers Association, August 1968
A brief overview of the formation and conferences held by the Australian Blind Soldiers Association from 1921 until 1967, by Alan Foster McConnell.8 scanned pages. (Physical copy not yet located.)alan foster mcconnell, blind soldiers -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Article - Framed Tribute, Rats of Tobruk
Short overview on the Rats of Tobruk and members of the 9th Division known as the Glorious Ninth who served during the siege of Tobruk during WW2Black timber frame containing white paper with black type.Rats of Tobruk Lest We Forget rats of tobruk, 9th division, siege of tobruk -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document, Rodney Fernando, Training Session for Entering, Berthing and run out from Kew Depot Maintenance Pit, 8/9/2008
These three pages are a brief overview of what is to be achieved in the training session, namely the safe movement of A and C class trams within the Kew shed.Yields information about safety procedures when moving trams within a workplaceThree A4 size pages including cover page, list of learning outcomes and simplified plan of Kew Tram Shedtrams, kew depot, driver training, safety -
Federation University Historical Collection
Correspondence, John Clelland to Harry Arblaster (Principal Ballarat School of Mines), 07/07/1960
John Thomas Huyton Clelland was born in Glasgow, Scotland on 11 June 1936. He arrived in Australia with his family as a 10 year old. He maticulated from Ballarat College in 1953, enrolling at the Ballarat School of Mines in 1954. At the Ballarat School of Mines Clelland excelled in his studies, obtaining over 75% credit passes. Clelland was also a great extra-curricular contributer at the Ballarat School of Mines. He was President of the Students' representative Council, Captain of the Football Team and a member of the cricket team. In 1956 Clelland was awarded the Honour Blazer for sport and general qualities in leadership. In 1957 he won the Ballarat School of Mines Mica Smith Traveling Scholarship. Clelland worked for 6 months in Kalgoorli and 6 months in Mount Isa and Broken Hill. As part of his scholarship he travelled to Canada where he worked with Falconbridge Nickel processing nickel deposits. After 16 months in the Richvale Laboratory (Toronto) he was transferred to a pilot plant in Dominican Republic. The process was patented in the 1970s. He became President and General Manager of Falconbridge Dominicana. While President he established a foundation to aid in the culture, education and living standards for the Dominican People. John Clelland died peacefully at his home on 15 January 2012 at Savannah Georgia, USA . Upon his death John Clelland's wife, Loretta, informed his 'alma mater' that he was 'so proud of the opportunity which was afforded him at the School of Mines in Ballarat.' The University of Ballarat is proud to include John Clelland on our alumni roll.Four pages handwritten in blue ballpoint pen. The writer, John Clelland, was the recipient of the Ballarat School of Mines Mica Smith traveling Scholarship. The letter is addressed to Harry Arblaster, the Principal of the Ballarat School of Mines, and is an overview of Clelland's time in Canada. ballarat school of mines, john clelland, falconbridge nickel, canada, harry arblaster, dominican republic, scholarship, mica smith travelling scholarship, mining alumni -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Mixed media - Video, RDHS Guest Speaker Presentation - "Rambles Amongst Melbourne's Parklands Walking Group" - Simon Elliston
Digitised video (2.52GB) Duration: 46 minutes. Recorded July, 2023 (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)Presenter: Simon Elliston talks about his walking group visits to historic sites around Victoria, including an overview of Wombolano Park in Heathmont, once visited by acclaimed celebrities such as Dame Nellie Melba and Agatha Christie. -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Publication, Centenary Celebrations 1915-2015, 2015
The booklet gives an overview of the history of the schools which occupied the site as well as information from newspapers and lists of staff at various times over the years.A large number of Warrnambool students would have passed through this school and hence this program would have social and historical significance to them. 16 page booklet with white cover. Front cover has black and white photo of the school with the five logos/ badges relating to each of five schools which have occupied it over the 100 years. The back cover has the words to the Warrnambool High School song written in 1937.The centre pages have photographs of various student groups.Appreciations for SEAL Work for the Dole program, Glen Morgan, Russ Goodear, Angeleen & Marlene Fogarty, Ray Welsford, Pat Varley, Jim & Ros Thomson, Committee of Management and staff of SEAL.warrnambool agricultural high school, warrnambool high school, warrnambool technical school, warrnambool special school -
Women's Art Register
Book, Elinor W. Gaddon, The Once & Future Goddess. A Sweeping Visual Chronicle of the Sacred Female and Her Reemergence in the Cultural Mythology of our time, 1989
An examination of the relationship between representations of ancient and contemporary goddesses, and how they are used by contemporary artists.Booknon-fictionAn examination of the relationship between representations of ancient and contemporary goddesses, and how they are used by contemporary artists.pre-history, spirituality, frida kahlo, judy chicago, religion, mythology, anna mendieta, ritual, sacred at, women's movement -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - SURVEY OF THE SEVENTIES
A booklet titled ' Survey of the Seventies.' Bendigo Art Gallery October/November 1981. An exhibition which 'has an overview of some aspects of Australian art in the 1970's.' Bottom left corner of front cover has a sticker and number 0125 PAT.artwork, exhibition, bendigo art gallery, exhibition, art, artwork, australian art, australian artists, artists, survey. bolttom left corner of front cover has number sticker 0125 pat. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - STAFFORD REEF MINE SITE, DIAMOND HILL
One page document describing the Stafford Reef Mine Site, Diamond Hill, Site 4.11, prepared by David Bannear. Information includes the map/grid references of the site and an overview of the history of the Stafford Reef Mine. The physical remains of the mine are described..bendigo, mining, stafford reef mine -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Annette Schmidt, The loss of Australia?s Aboriginal Language heritage, 1993
Overviews Aboriginal language situation; examines attitudes to language; analyses language maintenance and revival programs, bilingual education, effectiveness of funding and National Aboriginal Languages Program; availability of linguistic training, characteristics of language loss and the place of creoles in language programs.Maps, chartslanguage loss, language maintenance, reports -
Federation University Art Collection
Work on paper - Printmaking, University of Ballarat Printmakers Book, 1994, 1994
This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 2000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.Red hard covered book with original limited edition prints by printmaking students at the University of Ballarat (now Federation University Australia). The book includes an overview of printmaking processes such as etching, drypoint, linocut, woodcut, collograph, monoprint, monotype and Chine Colle.art, artwork, printmaking, alumni, artist's book, andrew gunnell, emma stoneman, nathan ward, theresa driscoll, donna miller, marisa corral, leah warrick, mel evans, pamela christofas, ashley tracey, antonini atzori, nino atzori, liz minns, sonia e, pacey, vivienne bozanic, tamara gervasoni, melisa waight, jaqui white -
Women's Art Register
Book, Gillian Swanson & Patricia Wise, Going for Broke. Women's Participation in the Arts and Cultural Industries, N/A
Study commissioned by Arts Queensland and the Australia Council in 1994 to address the lack of published information on women's involvement in the arts.BookStudy commissioned by Arts Queensland and the Australia Council in 1994 to address the lack of published information on women's involvement in the arts.regionalism, cultural industraies, equity, professional recognition, indigenous women, multiculturalism -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)
Report. Management Seminar - NMIT, Management Seminar 1999, 1999
This folder contains reports from the senior Management Seminar (16-19 March 1999). New system procedures and an overview of departmental future opportunities are included.A collection of papers and reports presented at the 1999 Management Seminar. Some reports printed on coloured paper. Housed in manilla folder.On label on front of manilla folder: "Management Seminar 1999"management seminar, corporate services, faculty reports, nmit, -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (Item) - Handbook Of Wireless Telegraphy Vol. 1
Description: 20 pages. Published by GAF. Published on unknown date. NR/8. Overview Technical Description of Nomad 22B Aircraft Level of Importance: World. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Mixed media - Video, RDHS Meeting Presentation - "Treasures from the Archives" - Ken Briscoe
Digitised video (335MB). Duration: 24 minutes. Recorded August, 2023 (Video is available for viewing at Ringwood & District Historical Society Archives by appointment)In this talk, Ken Briscoe presents an overview of RDHS activities centred around the sorting and digitising of slides and movies for archival conservation, with examples of a local film found in the archives and a collection of items from the former Ringwood Amateur Photography Club.