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Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Ralph P Neqale, Jolly Dogs Are We - the history of yachting in Victoria 1835 - 1894, 1984
Jolly Dogs Are We - the history of yachting in Victoria 1838 - 1894, researched between 1970 and 1982 by author Ralph Neale. Hardback volume 338 pp with four-colour dust covertransport - shipping, sport - yachting, societies clubs unions and other organisations, hobson's bay, natural environment - lagoon, ralph p neale, alf hollarnd - sandridge waterman, wilbraham frederick evelyn liardet, wfe liardet -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document, The Formation of Sandridge - Port Melbourne, 1980s
... Kirby, the History Librarian natural environment built ...Wendy has suggested that the document may have been written by June Kirby, the History LibrarianThe Formation of Sandridge - Port Melbourne Five pages with all printing in black capital letters. A Hstory of Port Melbourne from the 1830s to the time of writing, thought to be in 1980s. Emphasis is on th 1800s and the effect of the geographical features of the Port Phillip District on the developmentnatural environment, built environment, history, sandridge, june kirby -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Life on the bend, Jul 2017
"Life on the bend" Oblong book. Front cover photographs on blue background. Back cover blue with context logo.. Book explores 8 themes including industry, early settlement, identity ."Life on the bend" social history of Fishermans Bend Melbournebuilt environment - industrial, natural environment, fishermans bend -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Pamphlet - Rochelle's Mystery Tour, bicycle tour of Port Melbourne identifying historic locations, Rochelle BELL, Rochelle's Mystery Tour, Jan 2017
Coloured 4 fold pamphlet with map, photographs of historic bike tour through Port Melbourne. Inside is large map marked with points of interest corresponding to photo and information on reverse sideRochelle's Mystery Tour a ride through the history and environment of Port Melbournebuilt environment, recreation, social activities, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, piers and wharves - princes pier, piers and wharves - station pier, rochelle bell, social health inclusion program (ship), danielle mccaffrey, centenary bridge, natural environment - beaches and foreshore, band rotunda, westgate park, lagoon reserve, liardet community centre, sandridge trugo club, garden city -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Oral History, Growing up on Fishermen's Bend, Keith Turnbull, 10 Jul 2008
Keith Turnbull discussing growing up on Fishermen's Bend. Interviewed by Margaret and Grahan Bride.Duration 00:23:28built environment, families, natural environment, fishermans bend, keith turnbull -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Film - Video Recording - Digital, Lyn Allison, Westgate Biodiversity, 26 Jul 2022
Digital video recording of PMHPS meeting held on 26 July 2022. Lyn ALLISON is the president of Westgate Biodiversity: Bili Nursery & Land Care who presents an illuminating insight into the workings of Westgate Park, its history & what the future holds. A history of community action in bringing back nature.lyn allison, westgate biodiversity: bili nursery and land care, westgate park, natural environment - conservation -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Film - Video Recording - Digital, Greg Ades, The Lagoon, 25 Oct 2022
Digital video recording of PMHPS meeting held on 25 October 2022. Greg ADES has been a practicing artist for over 40 years. For a number of years he was artist in residence at Port Melbourne Primary School. At one stage, with Artists in Schools funding, he created a large painting with the students of what they imagined Port Melbourne would look like today if the lagoon had been cared for and still existed today. The painting is used as an educational tool in teaching about Port Melbourne’s history.greg ades, natural environment - lagoon, sandridge lagoon, education - primary schools -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - HARRIS COLLECTION: 'THE SCENES OF WONDER IN MANY LANDS'
Red cover, 120 pages book. Inscribed in front cover in black pen 'George Harris Axedale, State School, No. 1008' Book is a 'descriptive account of remarkable rapids, cascades, waterfalls, natural bridges etc. Publisher London: T. Nelson and Sons, Paternoster Row, Edinburgh; and New York 1880, illustrated.person, individual, geroge harris, axedale -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Accessory - AILEEN AND JOHN ELLISON COLLECTION: BOX OF FLOWER BROOCHES AND PINS, 1950's
Two piece pink and white box with stylized butterfly on top and three sides of the lid. Label on one end of the lid reads, Berlei 1033, Full slip - long sleeve, stretch lace bodice, fashion - natural Qnty 2 16. 1. One piece of gold coloured net gathered in centre. Border of seeds scattered !8cm X 14 cms. 2. Wire decorative hair comb with gold lame ribbon attached to a band across top of comb. Twenty four wire teeth with loops at the tips, 15 cms X 7 cms. 3. Two sprays of plastic flowers in plastic bags, two white plastic flowers with two green plastic leaves 10 cms X 7 cms. 4. White fabric rose with green paper wrapped stem, 13 cms X 6 cms. 5. Coffee coloured fabric rose backed with four patterned fabric leaves - coffee coloured. Two green plastic tubes attached as stems. 16 cms X 9 cms. 6. Cream coloured fabric rose. Four petals of flocked fabric.Green paper wrapped stem. 16 cms X 9 cms. 7. Black fabric rose with four petals of flocked fabric.Three black fabric leaves. Black paper wrapped stem. 15 cms X 8 cms. 8. Pink fabric rose with six green fabric leaves attached to the back . 13 cms X 10 cms. (.Pale pink fabric rose backed with three green paper leaves, loops of pink ribbon, six small pink fabric flowers and two sprays of brown fern like leaves. 14 cms X 10 cms.ephemera, mementoes, box of flower brooches and pins -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BENDIGO ADVERTISER COLLECTION: BOXING
Black and white photograph, boxing, 22/3/91, Strath village, photograph of Tony Torcasio and Sam Greco posing to look like they're about to fight for an Advertiser photograph. Bendigo Advertiser description: 22/3/91 LISA WHERE: Strath Village WHY: Visit to Strath Village WHO & WHAT: R. Tony Torcasio Victoria Sales Musashi Kick Boxer Sam Greco Karate. Fitness & Nutrition Consultant Content H 416844 Silent Bronwyn March. W. 412665, Natural foods and vitamins.Lisarecreations, sports, boxing -
Melbourne Water
Photograph - Steel Pipeline, 1952
The Upper Yarra Reservoir supplies the Silvan Reservoir, which distributes water throughout the Melbourne metropolitan area. The dam was completed in 1957 and is a rolled earthfill and rockfill embankment. This photograph shows a 68" diameter steel pipeline that was to convey the water from the Upper Yarra Reservoir to the Silvan Reservoir.This photograph is significant as it provides a detailed insight into the Boards activity and construction of one of Melbourne's most important water supply systems. Furthermore, it is of historical importance to the history of Melbourne while it is representative of shaping Melbourne's environments, transforming and managing land and natural resources, and providing urban infrastructure and services. The photograph itself is aesthetically pleasing, through its depth of field and use of shape with an interesting composition. Black and white photographmmbw, melbourne metropolitan board of works, melbourne water, upper yarra reservoir, silvan reservoir, water, waterway, dam -
Melbourne Water
Photograph - Tunnel at the O'Shannasy Dam, 9th April 1921
The O'Shannassy Reservoir supplies water to the Silvan Reservoir, which distributes it to most parts of Melbourne. The dam was completed in 1928 and is an earthfill embankment with a reinforced concrete core wall.This photograph is significant as it provides a detailed insight into the Boards activity and construction of one of Melbourne's most important water supply systems. Furthermore, it is of historical importance to the history of Melbourne while it is representative of shaping Melbourne's environments, transforming and managing land and natural resources, and providing urban infrastructure and services. This photograph also covers the theme of Safety, depicting the safety standards of the time particularly with clothing. Black and white photographmmbw, melbourne metropolitan board of works, melbourne water, silvan reservoir, o'shannassy reservoir, construction, work, men, infrastructure -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - VICTORIA HILL - VICTORIA HILL NEWSPAPER ARTICLE
Two copies of newspaper articles titled ''The Past Comes Alive on 'The Hill'' from the Bendigo Advertiser dated 3/7/1971. Some history, a guided tour by two busloads of students and some plans are mentioned in the article. There are also two photos in the article. In one photo three Rotarians of Bendigo South, Mr Vic Wodetski, Mr Jack Bright and Mr A. E. Richardson are inspecting some of the concentric rings of iron oxide and the quartz spur running through the centre of the outcrop on Victoria Hill. In the other photo Mr jack Bright is looking at the natural curves of colour in the stone of Victoria Hill.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, victoria hill, victoria hill, victoria hill newspaper article, central deborah, victoria hill open cut, joss house, bendigo potteries, mr a e richardson, bendigo historical society, mr j hattam, reservoir high school, mr w j derham, rotary club of bendigo south, bendigo and district tourist association, victoria quartz mine, george lansell's big 180, theodore ballerstedt, goldmines hotel -
Donald History and Natural History Group operating the Donald Court House Museum
Aboriginal grinding stone (mortar)
... Donald History and Natural History Group operating ...This grinding stone (mortar) was used by Aboriginal people to grind or crush different materials such as berries and seeds for food production. In order to grind material, a smaller upper stone (the pestle) would have been used to grind material against this lower stone (the mortar). The stone was found by a farmer on land south of Donald in the 1950’s and was used as a door stop in the family home for many years. In the 1990's the stone was used by the farmer's grandaughter at her home at Swanwater West, to hold the lid down on an above ground swimming pool skimmer box. Stone -
Donald History and Natural History Group operating the Donald Court House Museum
Aerated Water Bottle
... Donald History and Natural History Group operating ...Mr W. H. (Billy) Lewis manufactured soft drinks and cordials of many types in his factory in Woods street south, Donald. An energetic man, Mr. Lewis built up a big business, and supplied surrounding towns and districts as well as shops and customers in the Donald and Watchem areas. In the later stages of operation he was assisted by his son Alf, who died in May, 1952. Mr. W. H. Lewis died in June, 1924. The patronage accorded to the Lewis products enabled Mr Lewis to keep the factory in full production for many years.Aqua codd-neck glass bottle. Four round indents above two neck side crimps. W. H. LEWIS DONALD moulded lengthwise on front. LEMONADE moulded horizontally on back. "M" moulded on base. Glass marble and rubber washer inside. Some inner stain. -
Donald History and Natural History Group operating the Donald Court House Museum
Weighing Scales
... Donald History and Natural History Group operating ...These scales were used by Georgie Ah Ling, who operated a market garden on the edge of the township of Donald for over 70 years. The scales were located in a shed next to his hut located along the Jeffcott Road opposite the Donald Racecourse. He used these scales to weigh produce before delivering it around the town by horse and cart. Black spray painted weighing scales body, 5 weights of different sizes and repainted silver plate. One 4 lbs, two 1 lbs, one 8 oz., and one 4 oz. weightScales marked “TO WEIGH 28 lb”. 4 lbs weight marked “J & J Whitehouse.TIPTON. 4 lbs”. 1 lb. weight marked “W & T AVERY.LTD.BRIM 1 lbs”scales, georgie ah ling, market garden, donald, hut, -
Donald History and Natural History Group operating the Donald Court House Museum
Bowl, Unknown Potter
... Donald History and Natural History Group operating ...Ceramic bowl found in hut belonging to Georgie Ah Ling, who operated a market garden for about 70 years on the edge of the township of Donald. Hand-molded blue and white ceramic bowl. Outside of bowl has underglaze blue decoration of flowers, leaves and Chinese characters. Saw toothed decoration, with one line underneath, around outside rim. Half moon shape lines, with two lines through them, decorate inside rim. Two lines around inside base with one Chinese character in centre of inside base.One Chinese character on inside base of bowl. Four Chinese characters and five plant symbols on outside of bowl. ceramic, bowl, hut, georgie ah ling, market garden, donald -
Donald History and Natural History Group operating the Donald Court House Museum
Spectacles and case
... Donald History and Natural History Group operating ...Reading spectacles found in hut belonging to Georgie Ah Ling, who operated a market garden for about 70 years on the edge of the township of Donald. Round glass, gold coloured wire framed spectacles in a hard covered case lined with dark blue material. Gold and dark blue suppliers sticker, partly torn, on inside lid of case.Sticker on inside of case partly torn, but probably reads "W. R. Swaby F.V.O.A. Jeweller Donald". reading spectacles, hut, georgie ah ling, market garden, donald -
Donald History and Natural History Group operating the Donald Court House Museum
Kerosene Can
... Donald History and Natural History Group operating ...This Kerosene can was used by Georgie Ah Ling, who operated a market garden on the edge of the township of Donald for over 70 years. It was filled from a larger Kerosene tin, and was used to fuel Kerosene lamps.Cylindrical galvanised Kerosene can with oval shaped handle with a cap over the opening, chained to a smaller handle fixed to the body.kerosene can, georgie ah ling, market garden, donald, kerosene lamps, -
Donald History and Natural History Group operating the Donald Court House Museum
Book #1
... Donald History and Natural History Group operating ...Book found in hut belonging to Georgie Ah Ling, who operated a market garden for about 70 years on the edge of the township of Donald. The title indicates that it is a medical text, yizong jinjian or 'The Golden Mirror of Medicine'. This is a compilation or compendium of Chinese medical knowledge, first published in 1742 in the reign of the Emperor Qian Long, and reprinted many times since. Apparently it still remains an important reference today. A5 sized brown thin paper book bound with thin twine stitching with Chinese characters in red on front page and black Chinese characters and images indicating parts of the human body on inside.Chinese characters on front page and black Chinese characters and images indicating parts of the human body on inside.book, hut, georgie ah ling, market garden, donald, medical text, chinese -
Donald History and Natural History Group operating the Donald Court House Museum
Tool #1
... Donald History and Natural History Group operating ...This wooden handle tool was used by Georgie Ah Ling, who operated a market garden on the edge of the township of Donald for over 70 years.Rounded conical shaped wooden handle with metal pointed needle.tool, wooden handle, georgie ah ling, market garden, donald -
Donald History and Natural History Group operating the Donald Court House Museum
Letter #1, Letter from the Queen
... Donald History and Natural History Group operating ...White envelope with red stamp of Queen (top right). Addressed to "Mr. George Ling, Chinese Gardener".mr. george ling, letter, market gardener, donald. -
Donald History and Natural History Group operating the Donald Court House Museum
Book #2
... Donald History and Natural History Group operating ...A5 sized book bound with thin twine stitching. Block Chinese characters and images indicating parts of the body - Chinese Medicine Book.book, chinese medicine, georgie ah ling, donald, market gardener. -
Donald History and Natural History Group operating the Donald Court House Museum
Envelope
... Donald History and Natural History Group operating ...Cream coloured envelope decorated with a red design with Chinese lettering.envelope, georgie ah ling, market gardener, chinese -
Donald History and Natural History Group operating the Donald Court House Museum
Great Wall of China Stone
... Donald History and Natural History Group operating ...Triangular piece of stone. Presented by Cecil Hardy from Great Wall of China 1990.stone, georgie ah ling, great wall of china stone, donald, vic. -
Donald History and Natural History Group operating the Donald Court House Museum
Medicine Patches
... Donald History and Natural History Group operating ...Yellow box made of cardboard with white and green decoration on lefrt side of front, with picture of a Buddha. Lapelled "Antiphlogistic Analgesic STRONG MAITREE - PAS. Made in Japan."medicine patches, georgie ah ling, yellow box -
Donald History and Natural History Group operating the Donald Court House Museum
Incense
... Donald History and Natural History Group operating ...Four bundles of incense sticks held together with paper decorated at the top with Chinese characters.incense, georgie ah ling, market gardener, donald. vic., chinese -
Donald History and Natural History Group operating the Donald Court House Museum
Bag needles
... Donald History and Natural History Group operating ...Three thick, curved needles of different sizes held together by thin piece of rope.bag needles, georgie ah ling, donald. vic., chinese -
Donald History and Natural History Group operating the Donald Court House Museum
Photograph #48, Georgie with his Grandnephew
... Donald History and Natural History Group operating ...Given to George by Lois Davidson. This photo was created in Donald. Photo was in an issue of the "Donald Times".Framed photograph of Georgie with his nephew.georgie ah ling, grandnephew, donald, market gardener. -
Donald History and Natural History Group operating the Donald Court House Museum
Photograph #49, Georgie's hut after he died
... Donald History and Natural History Group operating ...Glossy finish, tacked on to blue card in display cabinet,located on topgeorgie ah ling, photograph, hut, donald, market gardener