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Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book - Hymn Book, Ira Sankey (compiler of Hymns), New Hymns and Solos, c.1900
Ira Sankey Book of HymnsThis is a book with a grey-green cover (perhaps originally blue) with gold and black printing and an ornamental pattern of leaves and flowers on the front cover. The cover is soiled and faded. The pages contain printed text and the music of 136 hymns. The back page is torn and some pages are loose. The pages are bound with staples. non-fiction Ira Sankey Book of Hymnssankey hymns, ira sankey, warrnambool history, sankey hymn book -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Knife and fork cleaner, Levin & Co Pty Ltd, Early 20th century
This is a simple household labour-saving device. The box was fitted to the end of the table and knife polish was sprinkled on the cloth inside. The knife was then placed in the centre of the box and clamped in tightly. The knife was then pulled backwards and forwards several times (three seconds was the suggested time) and the object was then deemed to be polished. All households had cutlery of some sort and many had good silver pieces that were meant to be kept in a sparkling polished condition. This cleaner would have assisted those in a household assigned to the care of the cutlery. These would have included the women of the household, the children or domestic employees. This item is retained as an interesting example of a household labour-saving device from 100 years ago. This is a circular wooden box with an extra piece at one end of the base and a sliding top lid with a wooden knob. The lid lifts up and the inside of the box and the lid is covered with rough cloth. Some of this cloth has rotted away. The top of the lid has a printed label pasted on. This is torn and soiled. ‘Patent The Magic Knife and Fork Cleaner’ ‘I am handy and useful where’r I am used, To clean knives and forks brightly I never refuse, In mansion or cottage to both I do go, So buy me, and try me, my worth you will know.’ household devices, history of warrnambool -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book, Charles Lamb, Lamb's essays
Book prize awarded to Minnie Monteith for second class honours in her sixth form year. Minnie went on to obtain Dux of the school in the following year. Minnie was both Dux of the school and Head Prefect in her final year at CPLC. This book is signed by Principal Elspeth Carson who lead the inaugural year of Clarendon Presbyterian Ladies College (previously Clarendon Ladies College). Dark blue calf bound book with school crest embossed on front cover; gold embossed title and decoration on front cover and spine; binding generally firm; some soiling and edge wear; gilt page edging and marbled end-pages; book plate inside front cover.Book plate inside front cover: Schhol crest / Clarendon Presbyterian / Ladies' College / Ballarat / Form VIa / Prize 2nd in form / Second class honours / Awarded to / Minnie Monteith / E Carson / Principal / December 1920minnie-monteith, elspeth carson, clarendon-presbyterian-ladies-college, 1920, book-prize, -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photograph KHS Rail, Kiewa Hydroelectric Scheme Railway, Circa1940s
This photograph shows part of the railway constructed and used for the removal of soil and rocks from the tunnels bored out of the mountains for the pipeline servicing the Hydro Electricity power stations in the Kiewa Hydroelectric Scheme. This photo details an era when there were 4,000 construction workers located in two main accommodation camps, Mount Beauty (the larger one) and Bogong village. These accommodation sites were constructed and maintained as a secured or gated residential area with access only available by a special pass authorised by the Kiewa Hydroelectric Scheme. All the power used by the rail system was from electric motors connected to batteries. Overhead power poles seen on either side of the embankment details that electricity from the Scheme was in use. This use was cleaner and more environmentally friendly than the coal still used by large locomotives from city to country railways. The worker shown is not however wearing protective head and hand coverings. This is also an era where there was a lack of health and safety legislation covering workers in dangerous working conditions.Scanned photo of original black and white photo on Kodak XtraLife II paper. Picture is of a section of railway track servicing the tunnels of the Hydroelectric scheme during the 1940s - 1950sOn back of photo "Kodak XtraLife II paper"railway in kiewa electric scheme, tunneling -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Antonio Casonato sowing seeds on the river flats in front of Eltham High School
Antonio Casonato sowing seeds with a device in furrowed soil on the river flats in front of Eltham High School at Fabbro's farm, Eltham. The Fabbro Family operated their farm in Bell Street, Eltham. No date1 colour photographfabbro's farm, eltham, bell street, antonia casonato, seeds -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (Item) - Jindivik Target Program
Description: 40 pages. Published by CSIRO. Published 1/1/1973. Division of Soils Technical Paper No. 19. Aerial Photography Techniques and Doctrines for Agricultural Field Trials. Level of Importance: World. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Emergence of Bioregionalism in the MD Basin, 1993
An exploratory essay on he ongoing history of Murray Darling Basin includes legacies, explorations, soil erosion, irrigation divsity, land degradation, change, regionalism, conservation, maps of Vic. NSW and QueenslandGloosy cover, brown marbled scenes from Berri Irrigation Area Reiver Murray, South Australia on back. Maps, water scenes, Pyap Estates on front.murray darling basin, legacies, erosion, degradation, diversity, tatura, murray river, books, rural, industry -
Wooragee Landcare Group
Photograph, 27 August 2004
This photograph was taken on Friday the 27th of August 2004 as part of an event called 'Direct Seeding Expo'. This event was one of many held by the Wooragee Landcare Group in the early 2000s which aimed to educate the local community on certain agricultural and biodiversity conservative techniques. This particular event took place at the property of Lisa and Marcus O'Connor in Wooragee. This photograph shows farmer and Greening Australia Project Officer James Scholfield giving a demonstration on the Hamilton Tree Seeder (a soil ripper). This machine is used to loosen tough, compact soil in order to prepare it for the planting of seedlings. This photograph is significant as it provides evidence of a project undertaken by the Wooragee Landcare Group in the early 2000s to educate members of the public on alternative and potentially more efficient methods of planting seedlings. The Wooragee Landcare Group has been instrumental in the co-ordination of programs relating to biodiversity protection in the local area, providing great assistance to landholders.Landscape coloured photograph printed on gloss paperReverse: WAN NA EONA2N2. NNN 0 4240 / -
Orbost & District Historical Society
under bodice, late 19th-early 20th century
Under-bodices were first made of silk, though cotton was the fabric of most underwear from the second half of the century. These bodices were worn to protect against wear and soiling but more often for modesty. Undergarments such as this item were seen as essential to wear under blouses. This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the early 20th centuryA hand made white cotton woman's undergarment (chemisette) - an underbodice. It is of fine cotton with lace insertions at back and front. It has four buttons for the front opening. The bottom is gathered.women's-undergarments chemise bodice -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Folder - Upper Kiewa Valley, How Should We Use the Upper Kiewa Valley by J. R. Anderson, Education Officer
A mustard plastic folder with four steel rings holding many white pages printed on one side only. Written by J. R. Anderson, Education Officer for the Soil Conservation Authority. Published Nov. 1979 The folder also includes 17 colored slides held at the front by a clear plastic pocket.soil conservation authority, upper kiewa valley, j. r. anderson, education for seniors -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The Sunraysia Daily, Studying the Land, 1964
Photograph in "The Sunraysia Daily" May 27, 1964. 4 Burnley students who are part of a group of 30 students who are making a practical study of Mildura. They are attending an ADFA lecture on Mallee soil types. They are: Kerry Flattley, Lucia Pruis(s) (sic), Mary Monteith and Adrian Taylor (all 1966).sunraysia daily, students, mildura, kerry flattey, lucia pruiss, mary monteith, adrian taylor, adfa lecture, sojourns, excursions -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Map, Soil conservation authority:plan of high water marks at Lady Bay Warrnambool, 1984
This map documents the changing state of Lady Bay from around 1870 until 1976. It depicts the changing high water mark over that period and the main outlet of the Merri River in 1872 and 1976.This map provides a useful and significant insight into the ever changing face of Lady Bay from the 1870’s through to 1980’s. Cream paper map drawn with black ink showing Lady Bay and South Warrnambool section of Warrnambool. In lower RH corner Soil conservation AuthorityPlan of High water marks at Lady Bay Warrnambool. Drawn P.D. 19.1/84. Scale 1:3600. Written on back in black pencil: Lady Bay Historical HWM lady bay map, merri river 1872- 1976, merri river 1872- 1976, history of warrnambool -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Tool - Seed Drill, Mitchell, 1922
One of a number of harvesting and cultivating machines made by Mitchell and Co during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, the 1922 seed drill comprises wooden seed and fertilizer boxes, a release lever and caste-iron rear seat. The seed drill was pulled by a horse and operated with a plough attachment placed at the front to cut the soil. A seated operator used the lever to release seed and fertiliser onto the ground. The seed drill enabled seed to be planted at a constant depth and spacing. White press wheels at the rear of the seed drill would lightly compact soil and cover the seed.Horse drawn seeder faded red with white wheels suitable for large seeds eg. corn, beans, peas.churchill island, farm machinery, planting, seed drill, horse drawn, mitchell brand -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Painting - Painting, Oil, Centaur, 1945
Harry Gorry bid for & purchased on internet auction site. The seller's mother was putting these & other items up for auction. Her father, the seller's grandfather was Dr. Bruno Koenig, a German surgeon detained by Allied forces while fleeing New Guinea in 1941. He was detained & sent to be interned in Camp 3, Tatura. There he met the painter Cesare Vagarini & they became friends, thus 4 years later upon the end of the war Vagarini gave the surgeon the two paintings in thanks & in memory of their friendship. Dr Koening then passed the paintings down to his daughter, where they remained in the family for 60 years. The seller's mother decided it was time to sell & was happy that the paintings went to a good home, as the family was until now unaware of the connection between Vagarini and the Tatura Museum. Harry Gorry just happened to notice a familiar name in an auction that he came across by accident & purchased them for our benefit. (Most information copied from Tatura Bulletin article, April 2014).Oil painting, depicting mythological scene. Female figure (unclothed), holding a red cloth/ garment trailing behind her. Centaur / faun? walking beside her. Outdoor scene. Trees, mountains & cloudy blue sky visible in background. Sandy coloured soil. Painted on reverse of old "Choice Tea" box.(On back): 1945 Tatura; ... remember ..... and us, Cesare and Maria Vagarini; On back, on sticker: Va(r)garini, Tatura Internment Camp, 1945 "Choice Tea" stencilled on back, part of original box material.tatura, camp 3, cesare vagarini, camp 3 artwork, victorian internment camps, doctor bruno koenig -
Mont De Lancey
Tool - Spade, Parkes & Co, Unknown
Used by Wandin Sebire for an unknown purpose.An unusual split headed long thin spade with a wooden handle Four rivets attach the head to the handle. At the top the handle is screwed to the metal. It was used by Wandin Sebire, probably for a special purpose - it is not known for what. Spades are usually used for turning soil by pushing against the blade with the foot. Used in the early 20th century.Stamped on the metal handle - '2' and 'S & C Ham'. 'Parkes & Co. Birmingham no. 2'.gardening spades, spades, shovels, gardening tools -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, Soil Testing, c. 1960
Note by T.H. Kneen 3 June 1992, "I think the gentleman with the hat is a member of HRS Tatura Staff (? Kidman). Activity possibly soil sampling. Possibly c.1960 when students spent some time at the Station."Black and white photograph. Man kneeling on the ground writing on paper while a student watches holding an implement?.staff, soil sampling, tatura, horticultural research station tatura, student sojourn, mr kidman, soil testing -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Map, Plan of Country Lands in the Parishes of Nunawading Ringwood and Scoresby - circa 1855
Blueprint copy of Survey Map detailing original Selectors' names and property locations. List of Parish map references including property bearings, distances in Links, and markings on trees. Descriptive remarks include areas marked "Farmer's Common", "Poor soil thickly/moderately timbered with stringy bark", and location of water and firewood reserves."Surveyed and plotted by N.M. Bickford, Superintendant of Mr. Hodgkinson's Field Party". "The land comprised in this survey is of inferior quality, moderately undulating, and thickly wooded. It is watered by Dandenong Creek and Deep Creek." Inset map showing location of (*proposed) cemetery on southern corner of Lillydale Road from Melbourne and Sawmill Road, later Mount Dandenong Road. (*Cemetery did not eventuate.) -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Machine - Plough
Horse drawn one way plough with one share - mould board; two discs, one fluted. Two off set adjustable wheels. Hand steered. adjustable. Suited for dry soil and hillside. Possibly made by Thomas H Corbett of Perseverance Ironworks in Shrewsbury Shropshire who developed a similar plough in 1870s.'V13R and A8178' on the main frame. 'DH53' on rotary blade.|'V5' on handle attachment to frame.rural industry, orcharding -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Holding M, 1994
Date made May 1994Colour photograph of the old Carnival site, Esplanade, showing preliminary work on site of Safeway Supermarket. Pile of sand and soil, tip truck and pile of large diameter pipes on site. Five people on footpath beside highway which has tiled traffic island division. Township houses in the background. Lakes Entrance Victoriatownship, transport, retail trade -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Clothing - Skirt, before April 1874
THE SKIRT The skirt has a gentle, soft, feminine design which keeps it in good shape and condition, preserving it from soiling and prolonging its life: - the satin fabric is softly pleated at the waist and falls gently to almost floor length - the opening is concealed at the back within one of the folds and closes with hooks and eyes underneath the bow at the back of the jacket - the horizontal stitching at the base of the skirt joins the lining to the skirt, and the firmness it creates allows it to gently flare out at the base without the need of hooped petticoats - a removable fabric lining at the hem protects the front and back of the skirt from friction and soiling from the wearer’s footwear THE SKIRT This evening outfit is significant for its connection with colonial Australia, Victoria and Warrnambool. It is a fine example of female fashion of the mid to late 1900s. The outfit is significant for its connection with a wedding uniting two colonial families from Northern Ireland who immigrated to Australia in the mid-1850s. The families had a significant role in the history of Warrnambool and district. The outfit is significant too for connecting the colonial families to the indigenous culture of the district and the contact between the native and European people. The lined, floor-length, amber satin skirt has gentle folds that gather into a fitted waistband. One of the folds at the back conceals the opening of the skirt that fastens using metal hooks and eyes. The bow at the back of the jacket covers the top of the closure. There are metal hooks distributed around the top of the waistband. The skirt is stitched horizontally around the hem in several rows. There is a removable fabric lining at the base of the skirt.evening skirt, ladies 1h century skirt, satin skirt, antique satin skirt -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph, Horticulture, 2017
... soils ...Colour photograph of a farm paddockfarming, horticulture, soils, floodplain, valley, fertile, agriculture, food, production -
Lake Bolac & District Historical Society
Black and white photograph, Grubbing rocks at "Boswell Park", Lake Bolac
Grubbing rocks at "Boswell Park" Lake Bolac, in order to prepare the ground for ploughing and cropping. Most ground on the Western District volcanic plains had to be prepared in this way before the soil could be tilled. "Boswell Park" was run by the Moreton family.lake bolac, boswell park, grubbing rocks, moreton, cropping -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Contact Print - Portland, Victoria, 1970s
Sheet of 2 contact prints from glass plate negatives. Top: Group of people on and near a bridge over creek. Bushland setting. Bottom: 3 men and 3 women standing on bank of river. Surrounding area flat, almost treeless. Sandy soil. People dressed in fashion of late 19th, early 20th century.photography, contact print, bushland, glenelg shire -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, The Federal Arithmetic, Early 20th century
This is a Grade V Arithmetic book used by George Bonnett at Allans Forest School. The Bonnett family farmed in the Mepunga area on the Childers Cove Road. The Allans Forest State School, number 1086, was established in 1871 and closed in 1993. The first Head Teacher was Mr Bradhurst. The school closed in 1903 and re-opened in 1905 as a half-time school with Mepunga East and in 1908 it resumed as a full time school. This book is significant because it was used by George Bonnett at the Allans Forest State School and is a memento of both the Bonnett family of Mepunga and the Allans Forest State School, a school no longer existing. It is also of antiquarian interest as an example of arithmetic school text books used early in the 20th century. This is soft cover book of 128 pages. The cover is grey with black print and black lines around the edges of the front cover. The book has a prefatory note, arithmetical exercises and advertisements for other school text books published by Whitcombe and Tombs. The cover is torn and soiled and partly ripped away. There is handwriting in black ink on the first page.‘George H. Bonnett, Allans Forest State School’bonnett family, mepunga allans forest state school history of warrnambool -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document - Copy of Lands Department Field Notes - Subdivision of State School Site, Township of Ringwood, Victoria, Field Notes 1903/83 - Part of O.P. R72C Surveyed 13/2/1903
Foolscap size photocopy of survey map with handwritten notations. References include Everard Street, Old Lilydale Road (Maroondah Highway), Dublin Road, poor soil, coarse grass, saplings, I certify that this is a correct copy of the recorded observations & measurements made by me personally (signed) R.J. Gray Autorised Surveyor 13/2/03. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BENDIGO'S RICHES, THE ARGUS PUBLICATION
Fifteen page cream coloured booklet published circa 1910 by 'The Argus' titled 'Bendigo's Riches', donated by Kevin Moulynox. Front cover shows 'Bendigo's Riches -reprint of a Special series of articles which appeared in 'The Argus 'on the potential wealth of water supply, soil, and sunshine of the Bendigo district . Comment is made about the potential of Tomato cultivationbendigo, history, agriculture -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Colour print, The Sun, Burnley Girls Take Ploughing Lessons, 1935
Photograph made by A.P. Winzenried as a possible illustration for, "Green Grows Our Garden." There was a severe flood in December 1934.2 copies colour print.. Copy of a newspaper article made by A.P. Winzenried. Caption reads, "Burnley Girls Take Ploughing Lessons. Winter tasks at the Burnley Horticultural School. Students trying their hands at the plough. New top soil had to be laid after the floods." 4 female students working with a horse drawn plough in the Orchard.Handwritten underneath, "R.Weber, E. Pearce, M. Younger, W. Wittakers. "The Sun" 12-6-35."a.p. winzenried, green grows our garden, ploughing lesson, female students, r.weber, e. pearce, m. younger, w. wittakers, orchard, 1934 flood, horse, working outside -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Machine - Cultivator
p34 'Old Farm Machinery in Australia' Society Ref.Horse drawn, hand operated Spring Tyne Orchard Cultivator. It can be paired with a similar cultivator. Has 7 tynes one disc at rear both adjustable. Depth of tyne into soil controlled by levers for light scratching to deep. The weight per tooth was 1/2 that of ordinary English harrow. Useful for rough stony ground.'Harvey' - on rear disc adjuster pivot.rural industry, orcharding -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Road works in Studley Park Road, c. 1960
Tom Bentley (1912-1993) was born in Lancashire (UK). From circa 1951, he was the Overseer/Superintendent of Outdoor Works for Kew City Council. Until his retirement in the 1970s, he was based at the Kew Council Depot, located in the former MTB Horse Tram Depot on the corner of Disraeli and High Streets, Kew. Accompanying the set of twelve photographs is a 12-page illustrated biography of the Bentley and Plumridge families, separately kept in the 'Bentley' subject file.Duplicate black and white positive print photograph of road works in Studley Park Road, Kew, carried out under the supervision of Tom Bentley, Overseer/Superintendent of Outdoor Works for the City of Kew. The location at which the photograph was taken is believed, by the donor, to be in the vicinity of Tara Hall (dem. 1960). The photograph shows a Council vehicles shifting soil.city of kew, public works, studley park road, tom bentley, road works -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Geological specimen - Laterite
Laterite refers to both a rock and a soil type that is rich in clay, as well as Iron and Aluminium. It is created during a process that is called laterization, where high heat and seasonal heavy rainfall cause there to be wet and dry periods, which over time hardens the soil into rock. Because of this, most laterite is formed between tropics of Cancer and Capricorn. The iron oxide in laterite is what gives it it’s orange-red colouring. The largest religious complex in the world, Angkor Wat in Cambodia, is partially constructed of laterite, particularly its foundations, as laterite is porous and allows rainwater to drain. This specimen of laterite was collected from the Democratic Republic of Congo while it was colonised by Belgium in the 19th century. Laterite forms in many parts of the world, particularly between the tropics. It is used both for ore and as a building material, and comparing specimens from different parts of the world allows us to document the different compositions that this mineral can have when formed at different locations. This specimen is part of a larger collection of geological and mineral specimens collected from around Australia (and some parts of the world) and donated to the Burke Museum between 1868-1880. A large percentage of these specimens were collected in Victoria as part of the Geological Survey of Victoria that begun in 1852 (in response to the Gold Rush) to study and map the geology of Victoria. Collecting geological specimens was an important part of mapping and understanding the scientific makeup of the earth. Many of these specimens were sent to research and collecting organisations across Australia, including the Burke Museum, to educate and encourage further study.a palm-sized solid iron-aluminium oxide mineral specimen in shades of brown, orange and greyburke museum, beechworth, geological, geological specimen, laterite, laterite specimen, geology