Newspaper Clipping - titled, "A punch for every passenger" - item from the Australasian Post, 1/5/1969 with a photo of Bell punch No. D124. Describes the punch, who used it, manufacturer and that a few are left.trams, tramways, tickets, bell punch, mto co

There are no last names listed with the spelling Valty - Valtz..1) Post card portrait photo, sepia, of a soldier in uniform with slouch hat. .2) Post card portrait photo, sepia, of a soldier in uniform minus hat..1) On rear in black pen appears to be: Valtyportrait postcard, soldier, ww1

The Rose Stereograph Company first began producing postcards, identified as the 'P' series (like this particular example) in 1913 and continued in this business until 1967 after which they switched to machine manufactured colour postcards printed by an external company. These were produced by Victorian-era photographer George Rose (1861-1942) often reputed as one of the best photographers in Australia during the later 19th Century and early 20th Century. Rose was born in 1861 in Clunes and began his photography business in 1880 when he founded the Rose Stereograph Company. He later switched to producing postcards after stereographs lost popularity in the early 1920s. The Mayday Hills Hospital was one of these locations photographed by George Rose and published as a postcard. Beechworth's Mayday Hills was chosen as the site of Victoria's newest asylum, at the time, due to the landscape and altitude. The hilltop atmosphere and the native fauna, it was argued, would assist in the cure of the patients kept at the hospital (Wood 1985, 122). The positioning of the hospital had a beneficial effect on the rural town. A pamphlet published by James Ingram and Son (1849) reveal that famous landmarks in Beechworth which included the Post Office, Gaol, Courthouse and Asylum "demonstrate the appreciation of Beechworth by the Government not only as as important district center, but also as a site unrivaled as a sanitarium". There were other locations in contention at the time, but ultimately Beechworth was chosen (Craig 2000,33). Prior to the creation of the Asylum in Beechworth, those charged with having mental illnesses or, as it was termed, "insanity" were unable to be properly cared for in the Gaol (which is where they were often sent). John Buckley Castieau wrote, in 1861 for the Ovens and Murray Advertiser, that the Gaol was unable to properly care for those classified then as "insane" but that they would endeavor to treat them above the other inmates (which he notes is not always the case in other establishments). Castieau wrote this in favour of supporting the building of the Mayday Hills Hospital in Beechworth. It was stated that at the time the Mayday Hills Hospital was built, there were 83 prisoners kept in the Gaol who were to be rehoused to the Hospital on the grounds of "insanity". The classification as someone as "insane", in this period of time is a reflection on the inability to cure and understand illnesses of the mind during the mid to late 1800s. Opening on the 24th of October 1867, the Mayday Hills Hospital was originally named the "Ovens Lunatic Asylum", a title which is very much a product of its time. Whilst controversial, changes to the name is part of the history of the Hospital and can provide much insight into the understanding of mental illness throughout history and the use/disuse of this term provides information into the reception/changing opinions of mental illness in society. The Hospital would later become known as the "Mayday Hills Asylum" and/or "Mayday Hills Hospital" with the latter being the most commonly used title. An article in the Ovens and Murray Advertiser notes that on the 7th of March 1865, the foundation stone of the Hospital was laid (it would officially open in 1867) and that it was such a moment of accomplishment and joy for Beechworth that a letter to the editor even suggested that there should be a holiday dedicated to the day the foundation stone as laid. This reveals an extent to which the townspeople of early Beechworth valued the construction of the Hospital in their town. It provided the town with a sense of prestige and honour. At first glance, the remains of the Mayday Hills Hospital in Beechworth, Victoria, inspire tragedy, trauma and beauty. The buildings themselves, with their Italianate style Renaissance architecture designed by J.J. Clark (Craig 2000, 49 & Smith 2016, 203) reflect a bygone period of European and Australian history. The gardens provide a sense of tranquility and beauty. The experience of those within these walls remains a valuable area of study to provide a more complete understanding. This particular hospital is considered the fourth of its like and one of three identified as the largest of their kind. The Mayday Hills Hospital is a sister to the Kew and Ararat Asylums in Melbourne which are both located in relative proximity. Understanding the role of the Mayday Hills Hospital in Beechworth history is integral to understanding the development of the goldfields town, but also for providing important information as to the history of caring for, and the reception of, mental illnesses in Australian and wider European history. Mayday Hills provides a case study which can be researched through oral history, an analysis of the grounds/buildings and through images like this postcard which portray the structure in a highly deliberate manner. Images like this depict the strong façade of the Hospital and provide a glimpse into the tranquility of the gardens. This has been done deliberately to provide a sense of comfort and healing about the building to those looking from the outside. Further research into the importance of the Hospital in Beechworth and it's connection to the town will be supported through images like these kept in the Mayday Hills photo album in the collection of the Burke Museum.Pale sepia toned rectangular postcard printed on matte card.Obverse: THE ROSE SERIES P. 4689 / COPYRIGHT / ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES, MENTAL HOSPITAL, BEECHWORTH, VIC / Reverse: Published by the Rose Stereograph Co. / Armadale, Victoria / POST CARD / THE "ROSE" SERIES / DE LUXE / A REAL PHOTOGRAPH / PRODUCED IN AUSTRALIA /mayday hills, asylum, mental hospital, hospital, beechworth

Posted from Melbourne 14.01. 1907 to Miss Laughton Kalimna Via Bairnsdale. 05470.1 message on back reads Ashamed of myself for not acknowledging your pretty photo before. Please forgive but have been on the run since 24th Will write a longer before Sunday Mrs Douglas will tell you I saw her in Sydney she looked well. Love to all from HKColour postcard of the Art Gallery showing a building with steps leading to six tall columns Sydney N.S.W.. Plus message on rear of post card.buildings, correspondence, hotel

When the Commonwealth Post and Telegraph Act was passed in June 1902, and a national Postmaster General's Department (the PMG) was established the responsibility for the nation's mail and telephone services fell on local Post Offices. The Bendigo Post Office, built in 1887 and is situated on Pall Mall, it was the central distribution centre for receiving and delivering communication and postal services until 1997 and is now the Bendigo Visitor Centre. The Dead Letter Office, aka Mail Distribution Centre's job is to reunite the mail with their owners and to protect the integrity and confidentiality of the mail. This item is part of the postal collection donated by the Rankins family in memory of the last postal manager at the Bendigo Post Office, Ted Rankins.Printed brown paper which folds into an envelope.O.H.M.S / Postmaster - General's Department / P.M. 29. / Dead Letter Mail / Date Stamp / Office of Despatch / to the / Dead Letter Office / Enclosed are Articlested rankins collection, bendigo post office, bendigo tourism, city of greater bendigo tourism, post office collection

One of a collection from the Jessie Smith Collection. Donated by Stan McFeeLetter addressed to Mrs J. H. Smith from Mary Mac (Lardy) dated 21st July 1959. Stating "This is one of the first letters to be posted in the new Cowes Post Office" etc. Envelope to Mrs J. H. SmithOn back: Mrs M McLardy and self posted a letter addressed to each other - the first letters stamped at new Post Office. Signed JHS.cowes post office, phillip island, mrs j h smith, mrs m mclardy, jessie smith collection, stan mcfee

Reproduced from "Illustrated Melbourne Post" 18 April 1866This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital image Print 16.5 x 22 cm (Held at Eltham Library)sepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, other areas, road construction, woods point

Newspaper article appeared in Lakes Post 28 August 1991Black and white photograph showing Graham Ellis demolishing a residence at 37 Carpenter Street, formerly lived in by Viv and Tommy Harbeck. During demolition many old newspapers were found. Site was redeveloped as residential units. Lakes Entrance Victoriahouses, historic site

This image appeared in the Lakes Post Newspaper 6 September 1995Black and white photograph of a crowd of people looking over the lots up for bids at the auction of Vi Symmons property on Esplanade, situated in the retail area. Lakes Entrance Victoriatownship, retail trade, auction, people

see page 3 Lakes Post 18 October 2000Colour photograph John Clegg of Youth Centre Parents Committee presenting cheque to George Simons of Surf Life Saving Club. Lakes Entrance Victoriasurf lifesaving, volunteering, clubs

Image appeared in Lakes Post Newspaper 7 June 1995Black and white photograph showing Whelans crane starting work on the approaches to the Swan Reach bridge, for widening and strengthening works. Swan Reach Victoriabridges, machinery, maintenance

This photo appeared in the Lakes Post Newpaper 24 July 1991Black and white photograph looking under the decking of the new Princes Highway concrete bridge over Toorloo Arm, showing the support pier shaped to fit the camber of the curved bridge. Timber bridge in left of image still in use. Toorloo Arm Victoriabridges, construction

This photo appeared in the Lakes Post 26 October 1994, p29Black and white photograph inside Bellevue Motel complex, showing the stairway up to the walkway leading over the driveway to the motel units. The main entrance to reception and notice boards on ground level under the walkway. Lakes Entrance Victoriamotels, local history

This photo appeared in the Lakes Post 26 October 1994, p29Black and white photograph of the view through as upstairs window at the Bellevue Motel complex, looking over Cunninghame Arm, and the boat harbour jetties. To the righthand side of the view is one of the WW1 Memorial cypress trees. Lakes Entrance Victoriaworld war 1914-1918, motels, waterfront, jetties, memorials

received in thanks for an address about the Mission to Seafarers, Vic.to the Probus Club Sandown in 2018Card of thanksHandwritten inscription inside card in black ink.sue dight, mission to seafarers, flinders street, promus club, sandown

Photograph. Motor Car. Post card photograph of 2 seater motor car with No 833 on front of radiator. Post and rail fence inbackground. (John Leslie Faul's motor car. Bendigo pencilled on back of post card.photograph, post card, motor car - photograph

Pre Motor Vehicle Street Scape. Gas Light and Telephone pole in front of Post Office.B/W. Main Street. Post.Office. up people - 1 man crossing road in front of card, woman is riding a bicycle up the steet. A group o fmen in front of Post Office another on the Street.Ajax Series POSTCARD Address Only

Black and white photograph showing Bruce Woodward from the Surf Life Saving Club with Wendy Kennedy of the Post Office beside a display showing some of the history of the local club. Lakes Entrance Victoriasurf lifesaving, volunteering

Alice McGREGOR Born: 1908; unknown parents. Possibly adopted by the Salter family? Electoral Roll 1936: Highland Terrace Kangaroo Flat. Alice Mary Salter and William Robert Salter living together; presumed to be sister and brother. William Robert Salter was killed in a MVA in Bendigo in 1937 aged 26. In Victoria in 1938, Alice Mary Salter married James Thomas McGregor (born Victoria 1917, died Victoria 1983, buried Fawkner Cemetery) Lived: 1968; 22 Wade Street Golden Square Alice McGregor Died: 1999 aged 91 at Anne Caudle Centre, Bendigo Buried: Kangaroo Flat Cemetery See additional research. Postcard Album of Alice McGregor contained 86 post cards.Postcard Album of Alice McGregor containing 86 post cards. See 1400. Colour photo of the Yarra River at Healesville, Victoria. Banks of the river has shrubs in flower. Addressed to Miss A. Stapleton, Arcade, Bendigo Post office cancellation stamp dated 18.11.05, Melbourne postcard, collector, alice mcgregor

Included in the collection of Bill Bakker RNEIAAFDutch Post Card written in Dutch by Bill Bakkera23.13

There are three copies of the same photograph Stamped on back: Elwood Primary School Scott Street Elwood 3184 phone (03) 9531 2762black and white post card good condition unmounted E.C.S Grade 3 B + C. Stamped on back: Elwood Primary School Scott Street Elwood 3184 phone (03) 9531 2762. 1935

Same as 0105-1 Post card of Catholic Church Patrick's Street Stawell. religion

Post card sized photograph of Miss Annie DeversOn back of photo: "Auntie [crossed out] Miss Annie Devers. Passed away 20/12/1962 aged 89 years & 8 months. Photo taken about 1960"annie-devers, christian devers

Postcard written by Private Frederick Corkish, service number 46656, who served in the 19th Kings Liverpool Regiment in the British Army during WWI He was from Ramsey, Isle of Man. He was taken Prisoner of War in Germany in 1918.German post card with handwritten note in English. No picture.Front: "Pte F Corkish / 46656 / 19th Kings Lpool Regt / Gefangenen Lager / Guben / Brandenburg / Germany ... Miss M Corkish / Heath Bank / Kersal / Manchester / England" Back: "Sept 1st 1918 / Dear sister. Just these few lines hoping they find you in the best of health the same as it leaves me at present. I wrote too cards and a letter to mother so I expect she has told you how I am getting on. Well may I expect yourself and Annie are still to-gether if so tell her I was asking for her. Have you been home for a sight since I have been a prisoner of war. I bet things are quiet over in Ramsey now. Dear sister I think this is all I hae got to say this time so I will now close with best of love from your brother Fred / xxxxx"corkish, isle of man, prisoner of war, pow, brandenburg

Black & white photograph (post card)of a soldier in uniform.till, sydney