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Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Gunpowder Storage, Etc, Report of the Board, 1872, 1872
At the time of the writing of this report there were powder magazines at Royal Park, Footscray, Ballarat, Geelong, Sandhurst and Eaglehawk. A government report into the condition of the existing gunpowder magazines and the general question of the storage of gunpowder and other combutibles. gunpowder, powder magazines, hobson's bay powder hulk, regulations, f.o. handfield -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Journal, Overland '51, 1998
Articles in the journal were used a research material by Wendy Lowenstein whilst re-writing 'Under the Hook'Winter 1998 issue of 'Overland', a quarterly literary magazine, numbered 151 and containing a series of articles on the MUA and the indutrial relations conflict of 1998piers and wharves - waterside workers, industrial disputes, wendy lowenstein -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, "List of Sandridge/Port Melbourne Hotels", 1998
Prepared by volunteer P LIbbis in the 1990s, used for reference, particularly in the writing of "Chartered Scoundrels" 2006/07"List of Sandridge/Port Melbourne Hotels" researched by Peter Libbis, lists of licencees and "occupiers" by hotel name, printouts A4, bound with black plastic; white front cover with plastic protection sheet, back cover black, 91 pagesNotations added throughoutbusiness and traders, peter libbis, hotels -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Letter, David Saunders, David Saunders to Robin Boyd, 02.05.1970
A letter from David Saunders, concerned with the title of the book and Saunders' writing of the Foreword to the book 'Living in Australia'.Typewritten, quarto, 1 page.Handwritten phone number at the top. -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Archive - Books & Papers, Ken Hyslop, Campbells Bridge Back to 1991, 1991
Associated with Back to Campbells Bridge and writing of Campbells bridge development and Social History 1861 - 1991. By Ken HyslopRecords relating to Campbells Bridge back to 1991. Plus Back to sign in bookVisitors Booksocial history -
Bendigo Military Museum
Work on paper - LEAFLET, SURRENDER, C.1945
Soiled paper leaflet printed both sides. Front side has a black & white photo of Asian farmers. Right side has Asian character writing. Bottom has English words in red colour. Rear page has 21 columns of Asian character writing. Left side has a red & blue 45 degree bar.Bottom of front page: “The bearer has ceased resistance. Treat him in accordance with International Law. Take him to the nearest Commanding Officer. C-in-C Allied Forces”military history-army, documents-pamphlets, propaganda -
Yendon History Group
Railway anniversary badge, 2012
Part of the contents of a souvenir gift bag given to those who rode on the re-enactment train for the 150th anniversary of the Geelong to Ballarat railway on 12 April 2012.Enamel badge, with stick pin and clasp, in a plastic bag attached to City of Greater Geelong letterhead paper. The top half of the badge is white with black writing 'Geelong Ballarat Railway' and the bottom half of the badge is black with white writing '150 years'. It was part of the gift bag given to those who rode on the reenactment train, 10 Apr 2012.GEELONG BALLARAT RAILWAY 150 YEARSgeelong ballarat railway, railway anniversary, 150th re-enactment train. -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)
Equipment - Punch forceps used by Dr Lachlan Hardy-Wilson
This is one of a collection of items received from the practice of Dr Lachlan Hardy-Wilson, FRCOG, Launceston, Tasmania.Stainless steel punch forceps. There are two circular finger grips at one end, attached to short arms that meet at a point. A long narrow shaft extends perpendicularly from this point, ending in a small, hinged, toothed grip. Writing engraved on one arm of forceps reads 'Stainless Germany'. Writing engraved on opposite side of forceps reads 'malyoung'.'Stainless Germany'; 'malyoung'gynaecology -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATES of PROMOTION
Form A.M.S5 Issued and authorised when a serving enlisted man is promoted in the NCO ranks. These two registered to W. J. Tyrrell No. 172769 of the 39th Battalion in Hawthorn, Vic.1. Corporal's Certificate. Single sheet of paper, faded white paper, black writing, dated 20th Oct 1925. promotion from Private to Corporal. 2. Sergeant's Certificate, single sheet of paper, black writing dated 23 February 1926 promoting from Corporal to Sergeant. Both headed "Australian Military Forces" and Commonwealth Emblem.Signed by Adjutant and Commanding Officer, 39th Battalion. Scribble on back "VX5760 Cath O'Day"promotion certificates, amf, 39th battalion, w.j tyrell -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, Irwin, 30/04/1938
This letter and photograph illustrates the broad social circle of Henry Gaucheron Hall Jnr and Olive Hall (nee Duncan), who was a member of the Ladies Harbour Lights Guild. The photograph affords a view of a ship's deck, circa 1938. Irwin (family name unknown), is writing about his camera and sends one photograph as an example. He's also writing about the trip on the ship.This is a photograph of social and historic significance, being part of a sub-collection of material that provides a snapshot of the type of individuals involved in the Ladies Harbour Lights Guild and the activities carried out by that organisation.Envelope with hand written address in ink, to H Hall Esq. Postmarked April 1938. Letter hand written in ink dated 30.04.1938 adorned with the Waldorf Historia crest (New York), signed by Irwin. The letter mentions Olive and has a photograph enclosed. Small photograph of ship's deck and two crew inscribed in same ink with "Roy's best Love".Waldorf Historia letterheadolive duncan, olive hall, new york, irwin, henry hall, grand central, cat, photography, lillie duncan -
Vision Australia
Functional object - Object, Millard metal frame
This metal frame opens from the side to allow paper to be placed between the two pieces and held into place with a metal clasp on the side. The elastic strands provide a guide to the writer to maintain a straight line of writing, with the beads allowing indication of space between words or sentences. This frame allows those who have deteriorating sight to continue writing hand written notes.1 japanned metal frame with elastic and beadsassociation for the blind, assistive devices -
Vision Australia
Certificate - Text, Life Governor certificate : Neil Maxwell and Elizabeth Maxwell
Summary update of Centenary AppealLife Governor certificates awarded to Elizabeth Maxwell (1989) and Neil Maxwell (1992). Elizabeth's certificate has black and gold writing, with a golden AFB Guiding Light symbol, and is signed by Diana J Jones and John Cook. Neil's certificate has black writing, with a black and blue AFB logo, with horizontal lines and a black 'Pacman', and is signed by John Moule and John Cook.2 styles of Life Governor certificates, awarded in 1989 and 1992non-fictionAssociation for the Blind Life Governor This is to certify that Elizabeth Maxwell Glen Iris was elected a Life Governor on the Twenty-Eighth day of August 1989 by Order of the Committee Diana J Jones - President John Cook - Secretary Association for the Blind Life Governor This is to certify that Neil Maxwell Glen Iris was elected a Life Governor of the Association for the Blind on the Eighteenth day of September 1992 by Resolution of the Committee John Moule - President John Cook - Secretaryelizabeth maxwell, neil maxwell, association for the blind -
Bendigo Military Museum
Equipment - DRESSING, FIELD, Johnson & Johnson Pty Ltd, AUG 1943
Part of first aid kit issued to Flight Sergeant "Robert G. Jackson" posted to Butterworth, Malaysia from 1966-69. Brown canvas packet containing 2 No. First Field dressing. Written on front in black writing, instructions to open and description of contents and directions for use.Details of how to open, contents and use on front.medical, butterworth, robert g jackson -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet - CALENDAR 1940, 1940
Item/s in collection re B.J. Ruler VX40780 refer Cat No 5790 for his service detailsCardboard folded small calendar. Centre has month, dates printed in black, border has advertisement in red writing. Back has advertisement. Front “ Bernard Ruler Calendar for 1940” Back “ Crusader registered trade mark”calendar 1940, booklet -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Book - Maths, Whitcombe's Federal Mathematics for Grade VIII, 1920
Education in Mathematics in the Victorian Education Department Schools in the 1920s. Tas Davies was a farmer in the Kiewa Valley.Historical: Education compared over the years with the use of Mathematic text books and the Victorian education Department. Provenance: Tas Davies local farmer of the Kiewa Valley and his education. He worked on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme.Grey thin cardboard cover with two black lines around the perimeter the outside one being thicker than the inside one. Writing in blackWhitcombe's / Federal / mathematics / for / Grade VIII. / Edited by J. McRae, M.A. / Vice Principal Teachers' College Victoria / Re-written to meet the requirements of the 1920 Revision / of the Victorian Programme of instruction / emblem / Revised Edition / Melbourne / Auckland Christchurch Dunedin Wellington / and Londaon / Whitcombe & Tombs Limited / 1/9 Written in ink on inside cover page 'Mrs Davies'. In pencil 'Tas Davies'education. victorian education department. tas davies.mathematics. schools -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Book - School Text Book, A Graded Word Book for Australian Schools by W. Foster, M. A. and H. Bryant B. A
Spelling books were used in the Primary and Secondary schools during the 1950s. This book enabled the student to progress at his/her own pace. Roy Davies grew up and lived in the Kiewa Valley at Tawonga.Small faded red soft covered book with black writing on cover inside a border of a thin black line. In black: Junior and Senior Classes"Roy Davies 4B 1957". Inside cover page "accompanied, achievement, affair" hand written on inside title page.spelling, school, student, roy davies, education, mt beauty, tawonga -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet - Art Book, Pazzaz Printing, Our Hopes for the Future of Morwell, 2017
Federation University owns the artworks in the art collection used for this exhibition.A5 booklet for an exhibition of art works titled "Our hopes for the future of Morwell" there are photographs of the artwork and information on the exhibition, writing is black on a white background.our hopes for the future, morwell, our hopes for the future of morwell, clive hutchison, neale stratford, ian brown, tracie lund, sue yell, sue whyte, ainsley james, michelle duffy, shaun mallia, valerie prokopiv -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - GENERAL INFORMATION FOR NATIONAL SERVICE DISCHARGE
Ref Cat No.754. Form shows contact points for various categories of service, i.e. Legal Aid, Housing Loans, Pensions etc, that the National Service may have a right to, also shows time limits that may apply.Single sheet white paper A.4 size with tattered bottom edge with general information that may be required on discharge. Writing only on one side.Against line "Advise and Counselling" written in blue pen "Brian Dorizzi C627117".national service, discharge information. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter, 'Herb' 1st ....... AIF, 7 May 1915
This is a personal description of this man's (Herb) landing on the beach at Gallipoli 25 April 1915. The casualties, the explosions and bullets everywhere. Herb was wounded. At the bottom of the letter he asks "Herb?" to take his stripper down to Tom Edwards Place.This is a one quarto page, lined. Handwritten on both sides is a letter to "Bill". The writing is in pencil. Written from Mena Hospital 7 May 1915.gallipoli landing, ww1, wia -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Postcards
This postcard was sent by an Australian soldier from Cairo to Australia during the First World War. It has the capacity to illustrate issues of British Imperialism, Australian approaches to race and religion, and the experience of Australian Soldiers experiencing world travel during the war.Postcard with a black and white image of citadel and tombs of the Mameluks, Cairo. Has writing on the reverse in black ink, and some scribble from a blue pen."The polish of the main pyramids is decorated in the interior of the tombs. I use to pass this often when going for stores in Cairo. It is rather nice but the Gyppoes sleeping on the foot path, and other stupid pranks. Harvey." Publ. the Oriental Commercial Bueau. Port Said.cairo, egypt, wwi, world war one, first world war, australia, army, british empire -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Medal
Lapel medal belonging to John Garbutt. John Garbutt was Principal of Ballarat College 1877 - 1909. He was educated at Geelong National Grammar School and in 1860 was the first dux of the college. First class Honourman Arts and Laws at Melbourne University 1866; Two years a master at Geelong College; seven years master and three years senior master at Scotch College, Melbourne. Circular silver medal with ornate decoration to top and bottom with green ribbon attached to top with engraved silver fasteners; engraved writing on face of medal.Front:Geelong National Grammar School 1858ballarat-college, principal-john-garbutt, 1860, 1858, geelong-national-grammar-school, dux -
Bendigo Military Museum
Badge - BADGE, RSL AUXILLARY, Swan & Hudson, Possibly post WW1
Round, black enamel, women's auxiliary badge. Gold writing & inset background to national flag. Attached by three links to black enamel bar.On bar: “PRESIDENT, WOMEN'S AUXILIARY RSL”badges, rsl, women’s auxillary -
Bendigo Military Museum
Container - CONTAINER FOR NIBS, Homamn & Company
Item relates to Hewston Collection WWI & WWII. The tin held some of the collection material.Tin, metal, hinged lid embossed with His Nib's & depictions of writing pen & ink nibs. Around tin is raised depictions of leaves & flowers.“204 Special Metal”containers, metalcraft - tin ware -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARD PHOTOGRAPH WW1, 1916-17
Robert Thomas Heard No 5105. He is on the right sitting. He was KIA 21.3.18. Refer 1893.2P for his service history. On the rear, “My dear sister, just a card of us six Bendigo boys on leave in France. I want you to put these faces in the Bendigonian. I will name all the ...... from left to right. You will find all the names in a letter sent with this photo. I am sending this from the trenches. We relieved second Division but did not see Wally. His battalion had gone out. He is well. ....... but not goodbye, love to all, yours truly bro RTH, C Coy 57th Batt”Post card photo, sepia tone showing 6 soldiers in uniform, 3 standing, 3 sitting. Rear has writing in black pencil.photography-photographs, military history-army, postcards -
Bendigo Military Museum
Container - KIT BAG RAAF, c.1940-41
MAXWELL LENNOX MATHESON 418447 Flight Lieutenant RAAF 1942 - 1948, refer Cat No 1959 for service history.RAAF Kit Bag, blue canvas, sausage shape. The top has 12 brass eyelets for a card strap. White stencil writing on side.“RAAF 418447”containers - military, military - equipment - air force -
Bendigo Military Museum
Weapon - BOMB FUSE WW2, C.1939 - 45
Japanese bomb fuse made of brass and steel .Cylindrical in shape has a red tag with Japanese writing attached.. The base fin has writting on it."J6169"arms ammunition, metalcraft brassware, japanese -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARDS WW1, 2397.1 Barry Camp et al, c.1917
Sent in 1917 from FRANK BARNES (AIF 4156) to UNA FRANKLING of Harcourt. Refer Cat No 2380 for details re Frank Barnes service.Rectangular post cards with black & white photographs, each has hand writing on the rear, all have some inscription on the front as to where in England.documents - photographs, documents, photographs -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, A Look at the Bright Side, 1988
Soft cover book. Green buckram. Cartoon of two diggers in a rainy jungle. Black shadow writing. Pages - N/A Illustrated with comedy cartoons."L SCHILLING" books, military history -
Montmorency/Eltham RSL Sub Branch
Equipment - Lamps, Signalling Daylight, Short Range, Box Spare MKII PMG 1942, 1942
Tin box, scratched, rusty, black colour in appearance with writing on internal lid. Two bulbs, small tin containing clips, nuts and bolt. Front of lid LAMPS, SIGNALLING DAYLIGHT BOX SPARE PARTS MKII PMG 1942, Internal Lid - IMPORTANT When fitting a new bulb it should be INCLINED as shown, so that washer may be readly inserted between the spring contact and bridge piece. lighting tongue in washer must be in correct position......to the front of the lamp and the stem must be pushed right back in slot. LAMPS SIGNALLING DAYLIGHT.signalling, daylight, short range, lamps, spare parts -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Box - First Aid Kit - S.E.C
Issued to S.E.C. workers on the Kiewa Hydro Scheme.Historical: Shows the development of the treatment of snakebite and first aid equipment especially as the workers were in a remote area.Black tin box with grubby white label with black writing on the lid. The box is hinged on the long side. Under the lid is stamped in black the date.Label: 'S.E.C.' / (In a black lined border) 'Portable / First Aid Kit' / (Underneath) 'Contents' /(In 2 columns): '1" x 1" Bandage /1' x 2" bandage / Cord / 2 *'Fey pins' / (next column) '4 Quixtrap Dressings / Lint / Adhesive Plaster / Castor Oil' / (Underneath both columns): 'Acriflavine Emulsion and Wit(h) Out ('Out' is crossed out) Snakebite Outfit' / 'Makers The Sanax Co. Melbourne' Under the lid: '10 Jan. 1941'state electricity commission of victoria, kiewa hydro electric scheme, first aid kit, sanax co.