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Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - Sepia, C 1920s
C 1920s. Photo shows the jinker track which was replaced by the Mt Victory Road (then called Bluff Rd) during the 1920s.Photo shows a track through bush. An old car sits off to side of road just after a bend.access routes, roads, access routes, jinker track -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Old farm building
Colour photograph of black and white original (behind glass) of old farm building, location unknown (reflections evident)buildings, sheds, farming -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, 1850 - 1885
The Lochiel barn was used as the church for all denominations until 1885 when the parishioners were offered the use of a school room, then used the Mechanics' Hall after it was built in 1887. Mr James Cameron, fostered the developing Church, not only by allowing his barn at Lochiel Park to be used for Church services but also by making a home there for Mr Martin ,First Church of England clergyman stationed at Orbost - 1884-1891 over a period of years, until a small Vicarage was built on the spot where the present church stands. From Mr Cameron’s barn the church migrated to the school building erected in the main street and thence after a short time to the Mechanics Hall, built in 1887. This item is reminiscent of the late 19th - mid 20th centuries when church-going was more common.A very old black / white photograph of a house with a barn in the background. The house is on a bush block with many trees around it.on back - handwritten "From Mrs N Edgar, 4 "Heecer" Parade....... Lochiel + Barn M. Gilbert"church-orbost lochiel-barn -
Orbost & District Historical Society
lamp, Early 1800's
This lamp was used on the first coach from Cunninghame (Lakes Entrance) to Orbost. The coach started for Orbost from Roadknight's, near Cunninghame (Lakes Entrance), at 7.30a.m. The journey was 32 miles and took eight hours. The fare was 25 shillings return. This item is an example of an item used in the time of horse and carriage transport.An old black kerosene coach lamp with a large glass lens. The glass is cracked. It has a metal stack with a handle.lamp lighting kerosene coach -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Federation University Arts Academy, Camp Street, Ballarat, 2015, 27/07/2015
On 01 January 2014 University of Ballarat became Federation University Australia. In 2015 the University of Ballarat signs at the Arts Academy were replaced.A number of colour photographs of the Federation University Arts Academy featuring the 'old' University of Ballarat signs before their removal.arts academy, camp street, signs, university of ballarat, federation university, former ballarat post office, former ballarat state offices, post office gallery, former ballarat court house -
Federation University Historical Collection
Certificate, Ballarat Junior Technical School Old Boys Association Endowment Plantation, c1928, c1928
The School Endowment Plantation Scheme was established in 1922 as a joint venture between the Education Department and the FCV. It was administered by the Education Department with technical supervision by the Commission. While some plantations were established on private land donated or leased for the purpose, most were established on Crown Lands or Reserved Forest made available, without cost, by the State. (https://www.victoriasforestryheritage.org.au/community/schools.html, accessed 26 September 2020) Throughout the Nerrina district numerous areas of public land were set aside as school endowment plantations as part of various schools’ educational resources. The plantations were initially established to instil through community involvement a love of forests and an appreciation of their value, and in fact many of them are well suited for regular use as a teaching resource of this nature. It was expected that this use will increase as courses embracing various aspects of environmental science are developed. Many school plantations have been planted to radiata pine, and revenue from the sale of produce used to provide amenities required by the schools. In some cases, however, these plantations have not been very successful in providing revenue, as the sites are unsuitable for economic growth or the plantations are too small or the location too far from processing centres to allow economic harvesting. In some instances, radiata pine plantations have failed due to poor management. In 1982 the Land Conservation Council believed that all the existing plantations should be assessed in order to establish their value as a teaching resource. Those not needed or that are unsuitable for teaching purposes for some reason, such as their location, should be terminated. Those planted to radiata pine that have limited value as a teaching resource although satisfactory for wood production may continue to be used for such production, but should be reviewed when the pines are harvested. (http://www.veac.vic.gov.au/reports/354-Ballarat-Study-Area.pdf, acccessed 30/03/2017)Covenant in the matter of the School Endowment Plantation of the Ballarat Junior Technical School Old Boys Association Endowment Plantation.pine plantation, alfred k. mcbain, g.w.e. pearson, i.c. garner, a.m. robinson, h.j. hassell, ballarat junior technical school old boys association endowment plantation, ballarat junior technical school, alumni -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Domestic object - Bread Board
In the high tech, fast paced society that we live in, it’s easy to take some things for granted. Case in point: the wood cutting board on which you’ll probably be preparing the evening’s dinner. Have you ever taken the time to think about the history of the cutting board? Where did it come from, and what did ancient civilizations use to cut their meats, fruits and vegetables? Wood throughout the ages Since the dawn of time, wood has been one of the most available materials used by mankind to build tools and lodgings, so it’s not really surprising to know that wood has been used in the preparation of food since the prehistoric ages. Of course, back then, cavemen probably used an unpolished slab of tree trunk to cut the kill of the day on and they probably didn’t think twice about saving it once the meal was over. Chances are they probably threw it in the fire with the rest of the wood needed to kindle it. Advances in technology Throughout the centuries, mankind evolved and started creating machines from steam, electricity and metal. When the circular saw was invented, nicer, cleaner slabs of wood were cut and used as cutting boards. Since soft wood was the most available type of wood at the time, it was the material of choice for to be used for cutting boards. Boards were made smaller since the slab of wood could now be cut to any desired size. Since they were made smaller, they were also used to eat off of and some people referred to them as trenchers. Trenchers were originally pieces of stale hard bread that were used as substitute plates. Wood trenchers quickly became the replacements of the eatable dinnerware. The butcher block: the cutting board’s larger cousin In the industrial ages, many industries rapidly developed, and the butchery industry followed this trend as well. Before the invention of the cutting board, butchers used tree rounds to carve their meat on. The rounds were often too soft and they rapidly became unsanitary. Hard maple wood butcher blocks were the preferred choice of the industry. They were made to be extremely thick and durable, so durable in fact, that a butcher could use the same block for almost his entire career. Cutting boards around the world As cutting boards began to be more and more used in kitchens around North America, the rest of the world crafted such boards from different materials. The East used thick bamboo as their material of choice. Despite its frail appearance, bamboo is quite strong and made durable cutting boards and butcher blocks. Europe used maple in the crafting of their cutting boards while Persia used flat pieces of polished wood in their kitchens. The world then saw cutting boards that were being made from other materials like plastic and they came in all shapes and sizes, but they always served the same purpose, to provide a household with a safe, clean surface on which to prepare meals for their friends and family members. https://www.woodcuttingboards.com/news/quick-history-of-the-cutting-board-47.aspxThe bread board is an example of kitchen equipment used during Victorian times and similar to those used today.Bread board wooden round with carved inner circle and carving an outer rim in old English lettering "Bread"None.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, chopping board, cooking, kitchen equipment -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - RECORDS OF THE CASTLEMAINE PIONEERS, 1972
Records of the Castlemaine Pioneers. Authentication Certificate attached inside and signed by the President of the Castlemaine Association of Pioneers and Old Residents.castlemaine, pioneers -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BENDIGO VIEWS COLLECTION: QUEEN'S GARDENS, BENDIGO
Black and white photograph of Queen's Gardens with the statue of Queen Victoria, Soldiers Memorial and old post office in the background.bendigo, streetscape, queen's gardens -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Domestic Object, Hammock
Black silk, homemade hammock made from old US parachute material with cream coloured trim & cords.hammock -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Cruise ship at sunset, Outer West Station Pier, Port Melbourne, 1990
Donated to the society by photographer Alison KellyColour photograph of cruise vessel at Outer West Station Pier at sunset, with two old cargo cranes in foreground.transport - shipping, piers and wharves - station pier -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Station Pier, Port Melbourne, 1927
Black and white photographic copy of PMA photo of construction of Station Pier over the old Railway Pier 1927transport - shipping, piers and wharves - station pier -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Station Pier, Port Melbourne, 1927
Black and white photographic copy of PMA photo of construction of Station Pier over the old Railway Pier 1927transport - shipping, piers and wharves - station pier -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Black and white photograph of four women in a cart
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the mid-nineteenth century to the last decade. This series of photographs show candid pictures taken by previous residents of the Island.Black and white photograph showing a stationary horse and four women in a two-wheeled cart. Reprint of older photograph.Catalogue number written on reverse in pencil -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: THE GOOD OLD DAYS
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 1999. The good old days: a look back at View Street.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Postcard - ACC LOCK COLLECTION: OLD ORIGINAL TANK BETWEEN FLERS AND MARTINPUICH. POSTCARD, 1914-1918
Postcard, WW1, B&W image of the wreck of an old tank abandoned between Flers and Martinpuich. Copy A 35postcard, postcard, ww1, tank, flers, martinpuich -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Textile - SQUARE CROCHETED KNEE RUG
Textiles, cream coloured square crocheted knee rug with 7cm fringing on all sides. Old box 75.textiles, domestic, square crocheted knee rug -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - MERLE BUSH COLLECTION: DOYLEY
Textile. Cream coloured linen doyley with embroidered scalloped flowers around outer edge. Old box 573.textiles, domestic, cream coloured linen doyley -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - WES HARRY COLLECTION: OLD MUNICIPAL BATHS, 1980
Black and white photograph of Wesley Harry looking across the old Municipal Baths which were opened in 1914.place, bendigo, municipal baths, wes. harry, municipal baths -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Ski
Photograph of soldier "Ski" standing in front of a Bell 47 Sioux with a sign "Welcome to Bearcat home of The Old Reliables"Maroon and blue logobearcat, old reliables, bell 47 sioux -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - Original Photograph, Derek Leather, Old Eagle Hotel, Warrenheip St in 1995, Original photograph made 1970-80
Historic BuildingsColour Photo Old Eagle Hotel, Warrenheip St in 1995, as "Garden Delights" store, new veranda/balcony.buninyong, warrenheip st, eagle hotel, garden delights -
Clunes Museum
Domestic object - BOXES
.1 EMPTY MATCHBOX WITH IMAGES OF OLD BUILDINGS ON IT .2 MAROON TIN - RITMEESTER 10 LIVARDE - CIGAR BOXritmeester, match box -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, History of Shepparton, 1838
History of Shepparton. Commemorating 100 years of progress 1838-1938Title on front cover. Rural scenes. 2/- Old Post Office bridge by C. W. S. James.shepparton victoria -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Robin Boyd, 1970
Robin Boyd travelled to Malaysia, Macau and Singapore in 1970, after a visit to Expo 70 in Osaka, where he was Exhibits Architect of the Australian Pavilion.Colour slide in a mount. Old Subang Airport Terminal One, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (see also S1426)Made in Australia / 34 / MAY 70M3expo 70, osaka, robin boyd, slide -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Slide, Robin Boyd, 1950
Penleigh Boyd, Robin and Patricia Boyd's son, writes “Prior to 1950 Robin, like most other amateur or hobby photographers, took black and white printed photographs. The oldest slides date from 1950 when Robin and Patricia travelled to Europe on Robin’s Robert Haddon Travelling Scholarship.” In 1948 Robin Boyd was awarded ‘joint first place’ in the Robert Haddon competition for his design of Mildura art gallery. The scholarship helped fund their first overseas trip. Robin and Patricia were passengers on the Greek ship “Cyrenia” departing in May 1950, passing through the Suez Canal and landing in Genoa five weeks later. For six months, they travelled extensively throughout Europe (predominantly driving themselves) - France, Italy, United Kingdom, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Spain.Colour slide in a mount. Old Court of Appeal for Western Sweden 1948, Gothenburg, Sweden. (Architect: Hakon Ahlberg.)Gothenburg / Court / Law Courts Building for West Sweden / Arch. Hakon Ahlberg / 1948 (All Handwritten)haddon travelling scholarship, haddon, robin boyd, slide -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard
Black and white postcard showing two horse drawn wagons crossing Bunga Creek on old Bunga roadwaterways, islands, buildings -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard
Black and white photograph Riverslea, the old home of Alf Fish and family with windmill in foreground at Swan Reach VictoriaThe Fish home at Swan Reach written by Mrs Vic Fish of Bairnsdalegenealogy -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Realia, c1860's
2 Hand Made Split Wood Roofing Shingles with Hand made nail. Old Post Telegraph Office stawell -
Clunes Museum
Album - PICTORIAL ALBUM, F C. WEICKHARDT, "CLUNES A PICTORIAL HISTORY", COMPILED 28 MAY 1970
A COLLECTION OF PICTORIAL HISTORIES OF CLUNES BY FC WEICKHARDT 1970 PHOTOCOPIES OF OLD PHOTOS. 57 PAGES - LOOSE LEAFlocal history, books, album, history -
Clunes Museum
Photograph
BLACK AND WHITE COPY OF PHOTOGRAPH OF SERVICE STREET, CLUNES, GROUP OF SHOPS ON RIGHT WITH OLD POST OFFICE IN BACKGROUND.SERVICE STREET CLUNESlocal history, photography, photographs, group of shops & old post office, buildings