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Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Painting, Whalers Point from Harbour Trust Dock, n.d
Port of Portland CollectionView of harbour and jetties from a dock. Dock is in foreground. A white fishing vessel is berthed at a jetty positioned near the dock. In background is a view of the foreshore with buildings. The water is pale blue with darker blue details. The sky is blue with grey wash depicting clouds near horizon line. Mounted in thick cream canvas mount, framed under glass in wooden gold painted frame.Front: Signature - Ramon Horsfield (lower left) (orange paint). Back: (no inscription)port of portland -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Magazine, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), Turning Point, 23-10-1997
Magazine - issued by the Public Transport Corporation announcing the split up of The Met into the parts that facilitated the later franchising of the trains and trams. Created Yarra Trams and Swanston Trams and Hillside and Bayside trains. Includes a map of the two systems, lists the senior positions and their names. Includes the launch of Principal Drivers for trains, sporting news, operator performance delivery statistics, Transcom adverts and Bairnsdale line upgrade.Yields inforamation about split up of the PTC in readiness for future franchising. Magazine - three fold to A4 sheet, printed in two colours.tramways, tramcars, yarra trams, swanston trams, ptc, bayside trains, hillside trains, management, managers -
Orbost & District Historical Society
Book, Gippsland Institute of Advanced Education, Books on Gippsland History, 1985
This is a useful reference tool.A soft covered 31 pp book covered with clear plastic. The cover is beige with black print In the centre is a b/w print of the Firman family of Scrubby Forest (Yinnar). It is an annotated list of books on Gippsland history and related areas, selected for use in schools.book-books-on-gippsland-history -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Envelope, Packet: Ringwood Area Primary Schools - various documents, books and history, c.1961
State Primary schools - Miscellaneous documents - North Ringwood, Mullum, Ringwood Heights, Heathmont Frances Street, Southwood; Old school papers (Rare) see Schools General; Picture of school in copper engraving; Books "School Is Ace" - reflections on the schools history -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Research report, Robyn Clinch, History of some Women of Port Melbourne, Nov 2002
A project funded by City of Port Phillip Cultural DevelopmentHistory of some Women of Port Melbourne, book reporting on research conducted for the Port Melbourne Historical and Preservation Society by Robyn Clinch November 2002, 61pp. Bound with black plastic comb. Colour photographs. Two black and white copies in C.22.01families, women, domestic life, robyn clinch, gabriel maree alaston dawson, mary ann 'ma' bennett mccormack, sarah jean bunsell, ethel mary howe, jane mckenna slaven, winifred mary prest woodruff, caroline jean 'minnie' coleman (kornman) beazley, jane rendall nee harrison -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, L.E.R.H.S, History of local families D to G
A folder containing histories of local families, taken from newspaper cuttings and other documents. Dahlsen, Daniel, Darby, Dawson, Donchi, Doyle, Duncan, Duffy, Dugins, Dreverman, DwyerEgan, Falk, Fish, Fitzclarence, Foley, Fraser, Ford, Grant, Gray, Gilsenen,genealogy -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, A Lesson in history, 2004
Article about the history of Blackburn High School, founded in 1956 and now having 750 students.Article about the history of Blackburn High School, founded in 1956 and now having 750 students. Judy Laity was an original teacher and has taught children and grandchildren of former students.. Several prominent former students and also its rich music program.Article about the history of Blackburn High School, founded in 1956 and now having 750 students. blackburn high school, laity, judy, scott, don, donnett, jenny, minter, anne, minter, elizabeth, james, darren, day, andrew, grant, barbara, white, jen, dancel, karen, james, jonathan, tidy, hugh, music -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Booklet, Helen Joyce, Where Violets Once Grew: A short history of the Lioness Club of Kew, 1988
The Lioness Club of Kew operated from 1979 to1992. Eight years after it was disbanded, a number of its albums and records were donated to the Kew Historical Society as a place of safekeeping. The donor was Prue Molnar.The Lioness Club of Kew was the first Lioness Club in the Melbourne area. As such its records are of Historic and Social Significance as a record of post-war community organisations run by women. As the records were donated to the Kew Historical Society as a place of deposit, they are well provenanced. They comprise albums, objects, and a history of the Club so provide a complete picture of the Club's operation.8 copies of 'Where Violets Once Grew: A short history of the Lioness Club of Kew' by Helen Joyce. The 32 page book includes chapters based on those years of the Club's operation dating from 1979-1988. The book includes photographs of Lionesses. lioness club of kew, prue molnar, helen joyce -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, The History of the Montmorency Gospel Chapel, 1932o
The Montmorency Gospel Chapel had a varied history from tent to hut to chapel. This short history is written by congregation members.This article is accompanied by photographs of a tent 'crusade' and the timber chapel.3 pages of text and 3 black and white photographs.briar hill, hutchinson, montmorency gospel chapel, willett, kenyon, tracey smyth -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park
Book, Local History, A Handbook for Enthusiasts by Hibbins, Fahey and Askew, 1985
This book was designed for amateurs to research and write history, particularly local history, It mainly uses Victorian examples, as described in 1985.Soft cover book 149 pages. The cover is beige coloured with a cover illustration of Yarra Street, Geelong 1872.First published in 1985 by George Allen and Unwin Australia Pty Ltdlocal history, hibbens, fahey and askew -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Textile - Triangular bandage
24 June 1883 is recognised as the establishment of St John Ambulance in Australia. St John Ambulance is a community-driven organisation with a 140-year history of providing First Aid in Australia.St John's Ambulance Association triangular fabric bandage with a number of illustrations of entire bodies or faces, showing how this bandage could be used in the event of injuries to various body parts. The fabric is labelled (black capital letters) BASE / ENDX / SIDEx2? POINT and two drawings of face and body read "FRONT VIEW and BACK VIEW. Numerals indicate different bandaging techniques and full figure or partial figure drawings that show how these bandages are applied to injured limbs or torso.Symbol of St John's Ambulance Association in dark black on top point of bandage.first aid, bandage, st john's ambulance -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - History of Photo Reconnaissance from pre WW1 to 2003, areas of operations and planes used, EYES of the RAF A History of Photo-Reconnaissance, ROY CONYERS NESBIT, EYES of the RAF A History of Photo-Reconnaissance, 2003
History of Photo Reconnaissance from pre WW1 to 2003, areas of operations and planes used, EYES of the RAF A History of Photo-ReconnaissanceGenerally white cover showing upper blue tinged b/w photo of WW1 bi-plane on ground and four smaller photos at bottom of camera, aerial view of sea port, portrait of person, jet in flightnon-fictionHistory of Photo Reconnaissance from pre WW1 to 2003, areas of operations and planes used, EYES of the RAF A History of Photo-Reconnaissance -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Booklet, Ringwood East Primary School: 50th Anniversary History Booklet (1924-1974), 1974
Booklet produced for the 50th anniversary of the school (1924-1974) and sold for 20 cents. Contains lists of school principals and Departmental Inspectors. Photos are of first committee, first students, early and present teachers.Soft covered booklet 8 pages with pen and ink drawing of school building. Brief history compiled for 50th anniversary of the school, with Jubilee Celebrations programme on back cover. Front cover by "Nature Notes", and 4 pages of black and white photos. (5 copies) -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, History shown in bold picture, 1983
A brief history of the Willis Bus Service is given.A photo had been found at the Willis Bus service headquarters in Vermont which shows a gathering of Vermont residents about 1923 at the launching of a publicly subsidised bus service between Vermont and Mitcham Railway station. A brief history of the Willis Bus Service is given.A brief history of the Willis Bus Service is given.vermont, willis bus service, armstrong, norman, willis, jim, willis charles l, vermont progress association -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Photograph
martin's Point from the air very early (research ongoing)black and white aerial photograph of Martin's Point Port Fairyaerial, martins point, dredge, boat, river, land -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Historic Ornament Parts I and II. Ballarat Technical Art School Art History Books, 1931, 1931
Edith CURNOW (1913–2003) Ballarat | Australia Edith Gertrude Curnow undertook Industrial Art teacher training at the Ballarat Technical Art School, with a five-year Senior Technical Scholarship, between 1926 and 1931. She taught for a time before marrying compositor James Lawn in 1937. She reportedly continued to teach at the Ballarat Technical Art School as Edith Lawn. She retired in 1972 at which time she was the Lecturer in Charge of Craft Edith Lawn was a member of inaugural Ballarat School of Mines Old Girls Association, and served as first Press Correspondent. Her daughter, Valda Lawn (later D'Angri) also attended and taught at the School. One of the subjects Curnow studied was Historic Ornament. This subject spanned time and space to inform and inspire designers. Students studied the influences of history, geography, culture and climate on ornamental aesthetics, including the tools, materials and methods applied to decorative objects, interior design and architecture.Two books containing student notes and drawing relating to courses at the Ballarat techncial Art School in 1931. The work was undertaken by Edith Curnow. .1) - Foolscap red covered book on Historic Ornament. Includes History of Ornament, Egyptian Ornament, Assyrian Ornament; Greek Ornament, Roman Ornament, Pompeian Ornament, Byzantine, Romanesque Ornament, Norman, Decorated Gothic, Perpendicular Gothic, Renaissance. .2) Green quarto book on Historic Ornament Part 2: Costume. The work includes Egyptian Costume, Greek Costume, Roman Costume, Richard I, Crusades, Edward III, Charles I, Charles II, George II.ballarat school of mines, ballarat technical art school, art history, edith lawn, edith curnow, val lawn, val d'angri, curnow, lawn, ornament, costume., ballarat technical art school library, artists workbook, journal, historic ornament, university women, ballarat school of mines old girls association -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Postcard - Postcard - Portland, n.d
Coloured postcard, hand coloured. View of Portland, including gardens, creek, Henty Beach, railway pier, Barton's Beach, from Battery Point. Printed in GermanyFront: 'PORTLAND FROM BATTERY POINT' printed, top left of postcard -
National Wool Museum
Book, Milestones: Coopers History
"Milestones: Coopers History" - written and illustrated by John Howcroft, 1985. Short history of the veterinary supplies firm of Coopers. Signed by author on the first page.John Howcroft / 1987.animal health, coopers animal health australia limited, veterinary supplies -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Folder, Reilly Family and Flour Mill History, 2012
Compiled for the Museum. History of family of George REILLY and later Samuel, Robert and James. History of Tatura Flour Mill and rehabilitation of VIctorian Flour Milling Industry.Blue cover with metal rings. Plastic sleeves containing printed sheetsreilly family, tatura flour mill -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book - Mapmakers of Fortuna, a History of the Army Survey Regiment, Ex Fortuna Survey Association Inc, 2003
Covers the arrival of the Land Headquarters Cartographic Company at Fortuna Villa in 1942 until the disbandment of the Army Survey Regiment in 1996. Written by Valerie Lovejoy as part of her Masters degree at La Trobe University, BendigoUnit History of the Army Survey Regiment by Valerie Lovejoy, ISBN: 0-646-42120-4, 234 pages, 9 Chapters, 6 Appendices, Black and White photographs, Colored map extracts, Colored cover jacket, hard cover, nominal roll of Unit members.On first page, "Donated to Bendigo RSL Museum by Ex Fortuna Survey Association Inc 21 April 2022"royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book, Healesville-History in the Hills, 1982
A history of HealesvilleHardcover. Front cover of dust jacket has a photograph of a bullock team hauling a load of timber. Back cover of dust jacket has a photograph of the Maroondah Dam.Stamp of the Marysville & District Historical Society Inc / P.O. Box 22 / Marysville 3779 R. Whitford For/ MANDY/ whose love of the bush/ brought us to Healesvillehealesville, upper yarra valley, victoria, australia, sally symonds, history -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book, The Red Gate-A History of Alexandra, 1969
A history of AlexandraHardcover. Front cover of dust jacket has a drawing of old Alexandra.Stamp of Marysville & District / Historical Society Inc / P.O. Box 22 / Marysville 3779alexandra, north east victoria, victoria, australia, history, gerald w noble -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Book, The Red Gate-A History of Alexandra, 1969
A history of AlexandraHardcover. Front cover of dust jacket has a drawing of old Alexandra.Stamp of Marysville & District / Historical Society Inc / P.O. Box 22 / Marysville 3779alexandra, north east victoria, victoria, australia, history, gerald w noble -
Heytesbury District Historical Society Inc.
Book, And We Who Followed: A history of the Heytesbury 1921-1987 by Jack S. Fletcher
This is the second volume of the history of the Shire of Heytesbury, written by Jack Fletcher. It covers the years 1921 to 1988. Hard cover book with dust cover, Photograph of bulldozer and ball and chain in Simpson Heytesbury Historical Park on front cover. Second book of 2 written by author of History of Heytebury District. First book is The Infiltrators, 1840-1920. See 44, 45. Both books SIGNIFICANT in the local history of the area and the events and people that formed this history. 648 pages. Index to surnames of people referred to in this history. Some black and white photographs. With reference to Cobden, Simpson, Simpson, Port Campbell, Industry, Health, Education, Sport, Churches. A hardcover tan leather book with gold lettering on the cover. Dustcover with photograph of Heytesbury Project Historical Park, Simpson. Contents and Index pages, black and white photographs, map of Heytesbury shire inside front cover. 648 pages.heytesbury shire - history, local government -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, Bulmer H D, 1943
Also two larger copies, 11.5 x18 cm and 17 x 25.5 cm|Also an original in good order 02269.04|This is the before paired photograph used in the 150 year Lakes Entrance 1858-2008 display.|The after paired photograph number 02269.1|Also one 12 x 16 framed photograph used in room display.Black and white postcard of the timber lookout tower on Jemmys Point, Lakes Entrance, Victoria, showing the lookout between the old lookout tree, and the steel signal light tower. Below the lookout is a timber shed built during WW2 when tower was used by Kalimna Air Observors Corps. In foreground is a wooden seat replacing the old log shelter and seat.Jemmys Point Lakes Entrancenavigation, room display -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, History comes home, 15/10/2014
Local newspaper article about a social history exhibition at Bundoora Homestead in 2014. The exhibition traces the history of Bundoora Homestead as Bundoora Repatriation Hospital from the 1920s. Newspaper clipping, text and photographs.Written on clipping DV Leader 15-10-2014bundoora homestead, bundoora repatriation hospital -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, To Punish and to Protect: A History of the Ballarat Gaol, 2018, 2018
This work is an undergraduate essay submitted for the capstone subject 'Making history' at the University of Melbourne in 2018. The primary objective of the project was to research and write a local history for a public audience. Grey soft covered booklet with an old black and white image of the front of the Ballarat Gaol on the cover. ballart gaol, pentonville, gallows, charles deutschman, louisa rooke, susan dooley, andrew george scott, captain moonlight -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Newspaper - Clipping, Standard (Warrnambool, Victoria), Natural history centre fruition of Apex planning, 18.11.1971
This article announces the history of the Tower Hill Natural History Centre, designed by the late Robin Boyd, and its opening the next day Friday 19 October 1971.Robin Boyd's name underlined in pencilwalsh st library -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, Blackburn: A Picturesque History, 1978
This book focuses on the area's history and traces the development through settlement, adaptation and consolidation to the present. It discusses the history of early families, the railway, land boomers, churches and school. Robin da Costa, later Mrs Robin da Costa- Adams, came to live in Balwyn Road, Canterbury and joined the Canterbury History Group.Hardback book of 144 pages, indexed with multiple black and white photos.In Jocelyn Hall's writing: "Donated to Surrey Hills Neighbourhood Centre".(mr) james blackburn, meader's travellers' rest hotel, blackburn hotel, blackburn post office, blackburn railway station, blackburn pioneers, blackburn company, (mr) george augustus goodwin, (mr) thomas r b morton, blackburn brick works, st john's anglican church, blackburn methodist church, blackburn church of christ, blackburn presbyterian church, st thomas the apostle peace memorial church, seagoe common school, the courier blackburn, blackburn library, blackburn primary school, blackburn open-air school, blackburn creek hotel, blackburn college, blackburn kindergarten, newark grammar, blackburn hall, morton park, blackburn lake sanctuary, backhouse's dairy, blackburn lake, wandinong sanctuary, barelli bakehouse, blackburn cool store, blue moon fruit co-operative ltd, 1st blackburn scouts troop, blackburn and district tree preservation society, hotels, (ms) robin da costa -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book - Book Set Volume I - X, 499.1 - Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-18. Volume I.499.2 - Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-18. Volume II.499.3 - Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-18. Volume III. The AIF in France 1916499.4 - Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-18. Volume IV. The AIF in France 1917499.6 - Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-18. Volume VI. The AIF in France 1918.499.7 - Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-18. Volume VII. Sinai and Palestine.499.8 - Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-18. Volume VIII. Australian Flying Corps.499.9 - Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-18. Volume VIX.499.10 - Official History of Australia in the War of 1914-18. Volume X. The Australians at Rabaul, 1925
Maroon cloth-covered spine and board covers. Impressed border on edge of each cover.