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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: DISCOVER BENDIGO
Bendigo Weekly from Friday, September 1, 2000. Article by James Lerk '' Discover Bendigo from small beginnings''. One business which had its beginnings in the Bendigo Arcade, is still thriving thirty eighty years later. This article focuses mainly on the business started in the Arcade by Max Richardson on October 29, 1962. After the fire of 1974 Max moved his business on the Midland Highway at White Hills. The clip is in a plastic folder.newspaper, bendigo, bendigo weekly -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 'Callum House' - Bill Farndon's Guest House 1911, 1911
Front view of Callum House located on the corner of Falls and Farndons Roads. Built by Bill Farndon. In the background are trees killed by bushfires in 1897. There is a horse and buggy in the foreground. Figures standing have been identified as (from LHS) Jim Clarke, Len Farndon, Jack Clarke, Essie Farndon, Rhoda farndon, Doug Farndon, Mrs Farndon. Driver is Bill Campbell. This photograph has a detailed inscription on the back handwritten by John Lundy-Clarke in 1974.1911 “Callum House” Farndon’s guest house corner of Fall’s and Farndon’s Roads. Later “Bonvenu” and again “The Oaks”. Showing the trees killed by bushfires in 1897. Figures standing are from left – Jim Clarke, Len Farndon, Jack Clarke, Essie Farndon, Rhoda Farndon, Doug Farndon, Mrs. Farndon. Bill Campbell driving.callum house, benvenu, the oaks, essie farndon, bill farndon, rhoda farndon, bill campbell, jim clarke, jack clarke, doug farndon -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Photocopy, Roger J. Jones, "Back in Them Days' ", c1992/93
Photocopy of cover and five pages extracted from a publication - "Back in Them Days' " - an oral history of Preston edited by Roger J. Jones. Extract features "Tram building" at Preston workshops, features an interview with Clive Boxer. Worked at the workshops 1925 for 6 years, through to 1974, described the construction of trams, working conditions, working hours, the bosses, Industrial relations, wages, repairs, overhauls, working during the depression, and work done during the war.Has in ink on the front cover "Please return to John" item "Tram building" by Clive Boxer, recorded c 1992/93.trams, tramways, preston workshops, oral history, preston, tram bodies -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book - World War 1 History, Cassell & Company Ltd, The ANZAC Book, 1916
Australians in World War 1This is a book of 170 pages. The cover has a coloured sketch of a soldier on a grey background , two bomb sketches and some black printing. The spine is almost completely missing. The pages contain printed text, maps, sketches, black and white photographs and coloured illustrations. The book is bound with heavy duty staples. There are five loose newspaper cuttings.non-fictionAustralians in World War 1 world war 1, anzacs, australian humour -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Directory, Sands & McDougall Pty Ltd, Sands & McDougall’s Directory of Victoria and Canberra A.C.T. 1946, 1946
Sands and McDougall Pty Ltd were manufacturing stationers established in all states of Australia. In Melbourne the manufacturing business was located in Spencer Street. The company published annual directories of residents and businesses in Australia from 1857 to 1974 and these directories today are highly sought after by genealogists and researchers. This directory for 1946 came from th archives of the Warrnambool Standard newspaper. This book will be of considerable use to researchers and those wanting family information regarding Victorian and Canberra residents and their addresses in the 1940s. This is a directory of 2416 pages. The front and back covers and the spine binding are missing. The directory contains advertisements for Victorian and Canberra businesses, an index to streets in Melbourne and suburbs, an index to residents and businesses in Victoria and Canberra under suburb headings, and an alphabetical section of residents’ names.sands & mcdougall, history of warrnambool -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Letter - Oak Avenue, 7, Elsternwick, 'Leongatha/ Corpach'
A typed copy of correspondence from Brighton Historical Society, dated 29/11/1988, detailing the history of residents from construction of 7 Oak Ave, Elsternwick in 1888 through to 1974. The letter also details the names Leongatha and Corpach, giving a brief history on the name Corpach. The second document is handwritten working notes with the same details as the correspondence.oak avenue, wimble h (mrs), hazard f.a., elsternwick, cuthbert kingston, weymuss charles, leongatha, cuthbert e (mrs), cameron william c., corpach, teague maggie, gardener hugh (rev), mcnaughton james, teague j.h. (mrs), sabelberg thomas, crawford edward, cameron margaret, platt james w, platt ellis. r, anderson a. m. (mrs), bullock h. (miss), landells rosalind., postal workers, depression 1890s, anglican church -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Pioneer Reserve 2014 -2, 01/10/2014
Pioneer Reserve, Greensborough is a small park on the corner of St Helena and Diamond Creek Roads. It is adjacent to the site of Greensborough's first bridge across the Plenty River, c. 1864 - 1960s. The shelter, viewing platform, retaining wall and entrance are built from the bridge's massive bluestone arched abutments dismantled between 1974 and 1983. Photograph by Marilyn Smith 2014.Digital copy of colour photograph.pioneer reserve greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Pioneer Reserve 2014 -3, 01/10/2014
Pioneer Reserve, Greensborough is a small park on the corner of St Helena and Diamond Creek Roads. It is adjacent to the site of Greensborough's first bridge across the Plenty River, c. 1864 - 1960s. The shelter, viewing platform, retaining wall and entrance are built from the bridge's massive bluestone arched abutments dismantled between 1974 and 1983. Photograph by Marilyn Smith 2014.Digital copy of colour photograph.pioneer reserve greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Pioneer Reserve 2014 -4, 23/09/2014
Pioneer Reserve, Greensborough is a small park on the corner of St Helena and Diamond Creek Roads. It is adjacent to the site of Greensborough's first bridge across the Plenty River, c. 1864 - 1960s. The shelter, viewing platform, retaining wall and entrance are built from the bridge's massive bluestone arched abutments dismantled between 1974 and 1983. Photograph by Marilyn Smith 2014.Digital copy of colour photograph.pioneer reserve greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Pioneer Reserve 2014 -5, 23/09/2014
Pioneer Reserve, Greensborough is a small park on the corner of St Helena and Diamond Creek Roads. It is adjacent to the site of Greensborough's first bridge across the Plenty River, c. 1864 - 1960s. The shelter, viewing platform, retaining wall and entrance are built from the bridge's massive bluestone arched abutments dismantled between 1974 and 1983. Photograph by Marilyn Smith 2014.Digital copy of colour photograph.pioneer reserve greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Pioneer Reserve 2014 -6, 23/09/2014
Pioneer Reserve, Greensborough is a small park on the corner of St Helena and Diamond Creek Roads. It is adjacent to the site of Greensborough's first bridge across the Plenty River, c. 1864 - 1960s. The shelter, viewing platform, retaining wall and entrance are built from the bridge's massive bluestone arched abutments dismantled between 1974 and 1983. Photograph by Marilyn Smith 2014.Digital copy of colour photograph.pioneer reserve greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Pioneer Reserve 2014, 23/09/2014
Pioneer Reserve, Greensborough is a small park on the corner of St Helena and Diamond Creek Roads. It is adjacent to the site of Greensborough's first bridge across the Plenty River, c. 1864 - 1960s. The shelter, viewing platform, retaining wall and entrance are built from the bridge's massive bluestone arched abutments dismantled between 1974 and 1983. Photograph by Marilyn Smith 2014.Digital copy of colour photograph.pioneer reserve greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Pioneer Reserve 2014 -8, 23/09/2014
Pioneer Reserve, Greensborough is a small park on the corner of St Helena and Diamond Creek Roads. It is adjacent to the site of Greensborough's first bridge across the Plenty River, c. 1864 - 1960s. The shelter, viewing platform, retaining wall and entrance are built from the bridge's massive bluestone arched abutments dismantled between 1974 and 1983. Photograph by Marilyn Smith 2014.Digital copy of colour photograph.pioneer reserve greensborough -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Brass Plate, Dr J. C. V Kirkham, Circa 1936
Dr J C V Kirkham operated from Koroit Street in Warrnambool from 1935 until 1974 in one of the oldest dental practices in the town, having been previously operated by his father W C Kirkham. from 1905. Dr J C V Kirkham took over the practice after the untimely death of his father.A link to one of Warrnambool's oldest dental practices.Rectangular brass plate with 8 screw holes around the edge . Name and details are stamped and infilled with black.Dr. J. C. V. Kirkham BDSC., D.D.S. Dental Surgeonwarrnambool, warrnambool dentist, dr j c v kirkham -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (Item) - Flight Manual Bac1-11
Description: SUPERSEDES AAP 7211.004-1, PUBLISHED 1969 & AAP 7211.004-1-3 Vol. I & II, PUBLISHED 1/7/1975 & 1/7/1974 RESPECTIVELY. 200 pages. Published by RAAF. Published 1/4/1979. AAP 7211.004-1. HS 748 Model 228 Aircraft Flight Manual Level of Importance: World. -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Administrative record - Book, Propeller Log Book, 1967
Australian Army Cessna used during Vietnam War - Logbook contains service history between 1/5/1978 to 28/1/2011 when propeller was removed from aircraft. Contained inside sleeve attached to inside rear cover is cardboard record detailing service history between 17/7/1967 and 6/8/1974Grey cardboard book with spine bound in blue fabricSymbol containing Department of Transport Australia Propeller Log Book Serial No 61209 Log Book No Onelogbook, australian army cessna, vietnam war -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, Undated c.1970s
Mrs Jean Yule O.A.M. was editor of the "Women in the Church" column of the Australian Presbyterian Life newspaper 1960 - 1975. Member of the Presbyterian Church Freedom from Hunger Victorian committee. President of the Presbyterian Women's Association (P.W.A.) 1966 - 1969. Representative to the East Asian Christian Conference. Presbyterian Church Elder; field officer World Christian Action 1974.B & W gloss, waist length photograph of Mrs Jean Yule.mrs jean yule, presbyterian, presbyterian life, freedom from hunger, p.w.a., writer -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Document, memorandum, Re: Steering Committee - Future of Residences
Memo dated 28.5.74 written by Chairman Legatee Quayle after the Steering Committee had submitted their report on the future of the residences to the Board (Cat.No. 01684) recommending that an in depth study should be carried out. The Steering Committee was appointed to carry out the study and Legatee Quayle confirms the terms of reference and the matters to be discussed at the first meeting on 26 June 1974. Gives an insight into Legacy thinking about the way in which the residences should be used.1 foolscap photocopy, black on white. Two holes punched for filing. In pencil: #(b) underlined and annotated 'say $1250' #(c) underlined and annotated 'Mid Sept Board Mtg' 'H.Berg' #(d) underlined and annotated 'H Berg go back to council' H.Rodgers ticked in red in distribution list.residences, blamey house, stanhope, harelands -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Membership Card/s, Ballarat Tramway Museum (BTM), Oct. 2024
Membership cards are issued to members and feature either a historic or current photo of the Museum's activities. The 2024-25 one features a photo of tram 40 in Wendouree Parade following the completion of the junction to allow trams to operate in Wendouree Parade. On the rear along the bottom edge of the rear, has the words "Photo First Day 7 December 1974 (Peter Winspur)Demonstrates the method of issuing Ballarat Tramway Museum membership cards.Colour photograph printed onto white card as a BTM Membership card for 2024-25trams, tramways, membership cards, museum, btps, wendouree parade, first tram -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Edward Joseph Price and Grandson
John Lundy-Clarke grew up in the Kalorama/Mt Dandenong area and later in life (1972-74) began to write a comprehensive history of the district working from an original settlement map in an effort to cover all areas. Edward Joseph Price took out Lot 1, Section 1 of the Village Settlement and became the first settler, moving his family up into a slab hut on his selection in 1896. Edward Joseph had two sons (Charles Joseph and Edward John) and a daughter (Kathleen Nathalie Caroline). Edward Joseph Price is holding his grandson Teddie, son of Edward John Price. Photo taken 1936.Black and white photograph in close up showing an old man with a white beard wearing a brimmed hat holding a male toddler under the arms. Reverse of photograph has handwritten description by John Lundy-Clarke.Edward Joseph Price and his grandson Teddie son of Edward John. E. Joseph was the first settler in the Village Settlement choosing LOT 1, part of which is still family property (1974). He worked for the surveyors who were marking out the blocks, and disregarded their advice as to which had the best soil, and so doing he obtained the best commercially. He died in 1943 leaving two sons & daughter. Edward John born 1899 died 1974. Charles born 1892 died 1958. Kathleen born 1895 died 1954. Wife Annie nee Ross died 1932.edward joseph price, edward john price, teddie price -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Photo, A record of comradeship activities
A variety of photos from a Comradeship album. The Comradeship committee gathered photos of events and compiled them in a Comradeship photo album for Legatees to look through. 01033.1 A photo of legatees seated around tables. The caption said: L/Donovan Joynt, V.C. at an Anzac party. 01033.2 A page of photos including "Meet the Pres." party in 1971. The photos of Legatees in fancy dress have 23 April 1970 stamped on the back. Also a party at Legatee Norman Lofts' house in London in 1974 and on the back it says Norman was preparing for Ascot June 1974. A legatee at lower right is Howard Hider. 01033.3 A post card of a first world war memorial in Albany WA. 01033.4 A photo of soldiers from the first world war made into a postcard. The names on the photo are L. Liddell, Sgt Harvey Etchins (?), W Brown of the 24th Battalion P__. On the back, handwritten in blue pen, "Yesterday to Day. To Frank from Wal Brown". L Liddell may be David Leslie Liddell, service no 680A (source AWM). Wal Brown may be Walter Charles Brown, Service no 3278 (source AWM). 01033.5-6 Two colour photos of "Meet the Pres. L'tee Bradie Healesville 1974. 01033.7 A black and white photo of Legatees at a table and labelled Anzac Parade 1974. 01033.8 A black and white photo of three Legatees, possibly in fancy dress (cowboy hat, fez). 01033.9-10 Two colour photos of Legatees on the overland train to Perth for the National Conference in 1977, including L/ Frank Doolan, L/ Louis and Amorel Lothian. The other photo is L/s Frank Doolan and Rex Hall sitting together. 01033.11 A colour photo of L/ Rex Hall being awarded first prize for a rendition of Maurice Chevellier "Leetle girls were make to love and kees", in July 1976 - event and venue not known. 01033.12 L/ Rex Hall sitting with Mrs Pat Cahill on the SS Oriana on 10 March 1974. Mrs Cahill was the daughter of David H Dureau whose associate donated funds that enabled the purchase of Legacy House in his memory. 01033.13 L/ Escott in Tewantin Qld in 1986 found an aged care home with his name. The handwriting on the back of the photo pointed out he was not a resident. 01033.14 L/ Escott with Sir Walter Campbell, Governor of Queensland on 11 April 1986 at Government House Qld. 01033.15 The governor of Queensland presenting Legatee Escott with the B.E.M. on 11 April 1986. The items were part of a photo album of Comradeship activities (from 1930 to 1977) see items 01027 to 01036.The Comradeship photo album was put together by the Comradeship committee and records events that Legatees did and places they lived or visited. Some appear to be trips to visit other Legatees living overseas and social occasions held in different places. It shows the bond that Legatees have with each other.Colour photo x 20 from a Comradeship committee photo album.Various labels for the photos.anzac day, comradeship -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Tickets, Old Transport Tickets x5, 1950
These tram tickets were issued by the Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board which operated from 1919 to 1983 and the train ticket was issued by the Victorian Railways. The Williamstown Short Road Ferry operated from 1931 to 1974 from Port Melbourne to Williamstown and was replaced by the West Gate Bridge which opened in 1978. This was the third ferry service in this area, with the first one commencing in 1873. These tickets have social significance as examples of the tickets used by Melbourne transport in the 1950s. They will be useful for display.These are five paper transport tickets (Melbourne tram & train and Williamstown ferry). The tram tickets are coloured orange and pink, the ferry ticket is green and the train ticket (made of light cardboard) is orange and yellow. The two orange tram tickets, (cost threepence) have an advertisement for Stamina Trousers on the back. They were purchased on the same day. The other tram ticket is a City Section ticket costing fivepence. The ferry ticket cost threepence and the train ticket for travel between Jolimont and Seaholme cost three shillings and fivepence. The tram tickets except for the City Section tram one have been punched with the characteristic punch of the conductor during those journeys. ‘Ask for Stamina self-supporting trousers, Thought for the Month, We become like those we habitually admire’. melbourne tram, train and ferry tickets., warrnambool -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Gisborne Street, 15, Elsternwick
A one page research report by the Brighton Historical Society, dated 19/04/1988 on 15 Gisborne Street, Elsternwick, previously 8 Gisborne Street. The report provides a brief history of the property and includes a list of residents from 1892 to 1974. The file also includes one page of handwritten, undated and unattributed working notes relating to 15 Gisborne Street, Elsternwick.gisborne street, elsternwick, carre-riddell john, riddell’s creek, moore john, mcclenagham d, williams evelyn, herwig august w, herwig l u, leeming l u, bullocks hilary, landells rosalind, jenkins mary ann, houses -
Orbost & District Historical Society
newsletters, Goongerah Grapevine, July 1998 - August 2005
Goongerah is a community on the Brodribb River, located in Gippsland, about seventy kilometres north of Orbost. The town's population is about sixty. Goongerah Post Office opened on 21 November 1952 and closed in 1974. Goongerah had one of the smallest primary schools in Victoria, with about 11 students. The school no longer functions. These newsletters were produced by members of the community and distributed locally.In small rural communities newsletters have been important tools for facilitating community development while fostering a sense of belonging and attachment to the community.A yellow plastic covered folder containing black / white printed newsletters. There are fifteen copies of "Goongerah Community News" and thirty-nine copies of "Goongerah Grapevine". All include news from the C.F.A., Forest News and articles from Goongerah Primary School.label on front- "COMMUNITY NEWSLETTERS Goongerah 1998 - 2005" -
Lake Bolac & District Historical Society
Photograph - Black and white photograph, Josiah Park's Home built in 1890, c1960's
Bluestone home of Josiah and Mary Park built in 1890 by English stonemason James Murray. Josiah had the blacksmith business next door and built the house and stables to house his family of 12. The laundry and bathroom were detached and water was pumped from a large underground tank by a windmill manufactured in the blacksmith shop. The verandah was added in 1920 and this photo was taken in 1974.black and white photographjosiah park, mary park, james murray -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, Bert di Paolo, Braille Book of the Year and Narrator of the Year awards 1992, 10/9/1992
Introduced in 1974, the Braille Book of the Year was created to both acknowledge excellence in writing as well as raise the profile of Braille books. In 1992, the award was won by Arnold Zable for his book 'Jewels and Ashes. The Bathurst Award for Narrator of the Year award went to James Wright for the audio version of the same book. Presentations were made by Trevor Hay, James Wright and Arnold Zable. 4 colour photographs, 4 black and white and 1 proof sheet of negativesawards, braille & talking book library, trevor hay, james wright, arnold zable -
Vision Australia
Photograph - Image, Braille Book of the Year and Narrator of the Year awards 1995, 1995
Introduced in 1974, the Braille Book of the Year was created to both acknowledge excellence in writing as well as raise the profile of Braille books. In 1995, the award was won by 'Goodbye Girlie' by Patsy Adam Smith. The Bathurst Award for Narrator of the Year award went to Beverley Dunn for the audio version of the same. Presentations were made by Rose Blustein, Patsy Adam Smith and Beverley Dunn at the Malthouse.8 colour photographs of the eventJ614/20 J615/8 J614/6 J615/18 J614/9 J614/5 J615/2 J614/4awards, association for the blind, patsy adam smith, beverley dunn, rose blustein, james condon, rebecca maxwell -
Carlton Football Club
Hardcover Book, Football Record H. & A. 1984, 1984
Hardcover book made in 1984 made to keep original copies of “The Football Record”. This book contains all Football Records relating to Carlton games for the home and away season of 1984. Captain: Wayne Johnston Coach: David Parkin Leading Goal-kicker: Warren Ralph - 55 goals Best & Fairest: Bruce Doull - 4th win after 1974, 1977 and 1980Hardcover book, blue -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Daryl Walker, Halsey's Store, 1966
Byrneside Post Office and general store built to replace first store, burned in 1902. Conducted by A. W. Halsey 1936-1974. This store also burned down January 1979. Owners A. & C. Golightly. A new modern store was rebuilt. A store which also served as Post Office was operating when the district was known as the Junction, the name being changed to Baldwinsville in 1880 and Byrneside in 18985. It was established by John Morrissy, a local teacher. This store was burned to the ground in 1902. The storekeeper at that time was Stephen O'Toole. Other owners were W. Sheales, Buckley Bros., J. Taylor, L. Martin, A. Fleming, L. Halfpenny and A. W. Halsey conducted the business from 1936 till Mr Golightly took over in 1974. From 1926 to 1966 the storekeeper was also in charge of the telephone exchange. For a number of years the beautiful gardens was the venue for the annual cup day garden party run by the Byrneside Red CrossBlack and white photograph of Halsey's store, Byrneside, exterior.on back: Per courtesy of Ian Lynch, Tatura, Tatura and District Historical Societybyrnside post office, byrnside general store, a. w halsey, a. & c. golightly, annual cup day, byrneside red cross, stephen o'toole, w. sheales, buckley bros., j. taylor, l. martin, a. fleming, l. halfpenny -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION: BOOK ''WHEN EVA SMILED'' BY R T FOSTER
Booklet. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. Two identical volumes of a 78 page soft cover collection of verse by R. T. Foster (Onlooker, of 'The Herald-Sun). Illustrations by Emeric. Published in 1974 by Alpha Books, Sydney. Printed by Walter Stone and Sons, Surry Hills, NSW. Catalogue stickers '2088.1 FOS' and '2088.2 FOS' on spine. Handwritten in ink on flyleaf of vol. (b) ''Alec Chisholm With warm regards. R. T. Foster June 1, '75''R T Fosterbooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, r.t.foster, emeric, poetry