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Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Heritage Victoria, "Recommendation of the Executive Director and assessment of cultural heritage significance - Brunswick West Tramway Substation", Nov. 2019
Digital copy of a 50 page report - "Recommendation of the Executive Director and assessment of cultural heritage significance - Brunswick West Tramway Substation" at 196a Dawson St Brunswick West. Report prepared November 2019. Details the history and context of the location relevant to the development of the West Coburg route, the equipment contained within the building, includes all moveable objects within the building including documents. Has a detailed statement of cultural significance, proposed permit policy. The history includes details of the electrification of the Melbourne's tramways, the mercury arc equipment, its operation, architecture. Report includes photographs of the interior of the building.trams, tramways, substation, west brunswick electric tramway, mercury arc, heritage victoria, significance, dawson st, transformer, power supply, electrical engineering, rotary converters -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Accessory - Cufflinks, mid 20th Century
Several items were given by a seafarer, Mr Nicholas Garlick (1926-2009) into the care of Father Brady who retired from St Pauls Cathedral, Melbourne in 2018. Father Brady later donated the collection of; objects, documents and an extensive collection of cruise ship menus (1937-end of 20thC) to the Mission via the intermediary William Hastie, volunteer at the Mission for Seafarers.Inchcape Shipping Services traces its origins back to 1847, when two Scottish merchants from Campbeltown, William Mackinnon and Robert Mackenzie met in Calcutta and formed a general merchanting partnership, Mackinnon Mackenzie & Company (MMC). Today, the company is one of the largest maritime services providers, with some 300 offices in 68 countries and a team of over 3,000 professional and committed staff. Three round stainless steel cufflinks each comprising one larger disc attached by a link to a smaller security disc. Outer face: the larger disc has a matte finish with a shiny silver relief of a container ship in the middle and a shiny silver serrated edging. Inner face: in a square on one side of the link attachment is a small ship and the letter 'C'; on the other side of the attachment the letters 'E.P.' also in a square. Outer face of the security disc is ribbed and shiny. The inner face is identical to that of the larger link. Cufflinks are housed in a branded black gift box.The Inchcape insignia, the letter 'I' in bronze colour, is displayed on the outer face of the smaller disc.cufflinks, inchcape shipping services, container ships -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Functional object - Ashtray, Mappin & Webb, circa 1953
Several items were given by a seafarer, Mr Nicholas Garlick (1926-2009) into the care of Father Brady who retired from St Pauls Cathedral, Melbourne in 2018. Father Brady later donated the collection of; objects, documents and an extensive collection of cruise ship menus (1937-end of 20thC) to the Mission via the intermediary William Hastie, volunteer at the Mission for Seafarers.One of the reasons the gift has been accepted is because there are a number of items that relate to images or records of visits in the collection. Crews of ships such as the Orontes and the Orsova were regular donors to the Mission in the 20th century.A square silver ashtray with an undulating edge and indentations for four cigarettes.Upper side: 'Commonwealth Line of Steamers' encircling an Australian flag is stamped in the middle of the ashtray. On the underside: 'Triple dipped'/ over a 3-legged symbol/ 'Mappin & Webb's/ Princes Plate/ London & Sheffield'/ the letter S in a shield/ the number W18372.ashtray, silverware, mappin & webb, commonwealth government line of steamers, nicholas garlick (1926-2009), seamen, seafarers, sailors, smoking -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Domestic object - Ashtray, Mid 20th centuary
Several items were given by a seafarer, Mr Nicholas Garlick (1926-2009) into the care of Father Brady who retired from St Pauls Cathedral, Melbourne in 2018. Father Brady later donated the collection of; objects, documents and an extensive collection of cruise ship menus (1937-end of 20thC) to the Mission via the intermediary William Hastie, volunteer at the Mission for Seafarers.One of the reasons the gift has been accepted is because there are a number of items that relate to images or records of visits in the collection. Crews of ships such as the Orontes and the Orsova were regular donors to the Mission in the 20th centuryHeavy rectangular cast brass ashtray. Upper side: A relief of a rigged steamship that extends beyond the right hand side margin of the ashtray. A stylized anchor forms part of the shelf for a cigarette. This extends beyond the bottom left corner.Underside: Indistinct marking by biro pen 'DONA...'ashtray, nicholas garlick (1926-2009), sailors, seamen, seafarers, ship, nick garlick, ship engineer, smoking -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Domestic object - Ashtray, S.S. Orsova, 1950-1960
Several items were given by a seafarer, Mr Nicholas Garlick (1926-2009) into the care of Father Brady who retired from St Pauls Cathedral, Melbourne in 2018. Father Brady later donated the collection of; objects, documents and an extensive collection of cruise ship menus (1937-end of 20thC) to the Mission via the intermediary William Hastie, volunteer at the Mission for Seafarers.There are several references in the Mission records to both this ship and an earlier vessel with the same name.Glass ashtray or trinket dish with black and white printed transfer image of the S.S. Orsova at sea.S.S. "Orsova"nicolas garlick (1926-2006), sailors, seafarers, ss orsova, ship, nick garlick, ship engineer, seamen, orient steam navigation company -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Domestic object - Ashtray, SS Orontes, 1940-1960
Several items were given by a seafarer, Mr Nicholas Garlick (1926-2009) into the care of Father Brady who retired from St Pauls Cathedral, Melbourne in 2018. Father Brady later donated the collection of objects, documents and an extensive collection of cruise ship menus (1937-end of 20thC) to the Mission via the intermediary William Hastie, volunteer at the Mission for Seafarers.One of the reasons the gift has been accepted is because there are a number of items that relate to images or records of visits in the collection. Crews of ships such as the Orontes and the Orsova were regular donors to the Mission in the 20th century. Launched in 1929, the Orient Line passenger ship SS Orontes was one of the longest serving on the England to Australia route, carrying tens of thousands of British and European migrants to new lives in Australia from 1948 to 1962 and Nicholas Garlick may have worked on the ship during that time. During World War II, Orontes became a troopship, serving that role from 1940 to 1947.Glass ashtray or trinket dish with black and white printed transfer image of the RMS Orontes at sea.S.S.ORONTESss orontes, nicholas garlick (1926-2009), father brady, william hastie, nick garlick, ship engineer, passager ship, ship liner, orient line, migrant ship, troopship, ww2, smoking -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
programme, Ramsay Publishing Pty. Ltd, Centenary Victoria Melbourne 1934-1935: Centenary Thanksgiving Service, 1934
Several items were given by a seafarer, Mr Nicholas Garlick (1926-2009) into the care of Father Brady who retired from St Pauls Cathedral, Melbourne in 2018. Father Brady later donated the collection of; objects, documents and an extensive collection of cruise ship menus (1937-end of 20thC) to the Mission via the intermediary William Hastie, volunteer at the Mission for Seafarers.A 4-page buff-coloured programme produced for the Centenary Thanksgiving Service held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday 14th October 1934. The official Melbourne Centenary insignia is featured on the front above the heading with some of the attendees listed below. Printed on the back under the heading 'Notification' is information concerning the arrangements for the day. The Order of Service is printed on page 2 and 3.melbourne centenary, centenary thanksgiving service, nicholas garlick, william hastie, father brady -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
programme, Anzac Day Tuesday 25th April 1967, 1967
Several items were given by a seafarer, Mr Nicholas Garlick (1926-2009) into the care of Father Brady who retired from St Pauls Cathedral, Melbourne in 2018. Father Brady later donated the collection of; objects, documents and an extensive collection of cruise ship menus (1937-end of 20thC) to the Mission via the intermediary William Hastie, volunteer at the Mission for Seafarers.Possibly a pamphlet printed for VIP guests and families attending the ceremony.Two page Anzac Day memorial service pamphlet/leaflet. Smooth/shiny paper, two ink colours (magenta and bluish green), picture of slouch hat at top right corner, and the insignia of each Australian armed force (navy, army, airforce) along the bottom of the pamphlet. The order of ceremony is printed in red ink on the two inner pages. The back features a photo of the Brisbane Shrine of Remembrance and the poem 'The Glory of the Soldier' by Joyce Kilmer.1967, anzac day, brisbane, shrine of remembrance, brisbane, joyce kilmer, poetry, war memorials, william hastie, nicholas garlick, father brady -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Map - Street Map, Port de Papeete Tahiti
Several items were given by a seafarer, Mr Nicholas Garlick (1926-2009) into the care of Father Brady who retired from St Pauls Cathedral, Melbourne in 2018. Father Brady later donated the collection of; objects, documents and an extensive collection of cruise ship menus (1937-end of 20thC) to the Mission via the intermediary William Hastie, volunteer at the Mission for Seafarers.Tourist map of the streets of Port de Papeete, Tahiti printed in greenish-grey ink on thin ochre coloured cardboard. Produced for Hertz rent a car (see media). port de papeete, tahiti, hertz, nick garlick, nicholas garlick, father brady, william hastie, ship engineer, sailors, seamen, seafarers -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Souvenir - Menu, Oxford Hotel, Melbourne Cup Eve 1949, 1949
Several items were given by a seafarer, Mr Nicholas Garlick (1926-2009) into the care of Father Brady who retired from St Pauls Cathedral, Melbourne in 2018. Father Brady later donated the collection of; objects, documents and an extensive collection of cruise ship menus (1937-end of 20thC) to the Mission via the intermediary William Hastie, volunteer at the Mission for Seafarers.A5 single-fold, duck-egg blue card printed in red ink. Menu was produced for a Melbourne Cup Eve 1949 dinner at the Oxford Hotel. On right hand inner page is listed a seven-course meal printed in red ink.Eleven signatures in both ink and pencil are inscribed primarily on the inner left hand page. Some indecipherable.oxford hotel, melbourne, melbourne cup eve, 1940, george m johnson, r green, jim green, maurice johnson, g a hudson, hudson (initials indecipherable), nick garlick -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Lifebuoy, n.d
City of Portland Collection|Kurtze Museum|19/4/2000. The lifebuoy came from the S S Casino. A popular cargo ship, the Casino was a regular sight on the Moyne river and along the coast. The ship was an integral part of coastal life until she was shipwrecked in the 1930's, and objects from the Casino can now be found in collections from across the region.S S CasinoCanvas covered ring of bouyant material (possibly cork), with rope loop fixed to 4 ponts on the outside edge. Inscription "S.S. CASINO" centre top, "PORT FAIRY" at centre bottom, a flag painted centre left and centre right.Front: Centre top "S. S. CASINO"|Centre bottom "PORT FAIRY"|flag on centre left and centre rightss casino, port fairy, cargo ship, lifebuoy -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Poster - NO DEVELOPERS' DISNEYLAND IN PORT MELBOURNE, 1987
This object was one of several 'arts' projects against the SCDC Bayside development proposals, funded by the Uniting Church's 'Social Justice and the City Project' in 1987. Posters urged residents to take part in the Sept. enquiry into the Environmental Effects statement. (Used as protest material during the visit of Charles, Prince of Wales to Port Melbourne; displayed to Charles as his car drove past)2-colour screen-printed poster headed "NO DEVELOPERS' DISNEYLAND IN PORT MELBOURNE". Depiction in black on yellow of Disneyesque castle with dollar symbols and 'No Entry' sign. 6 skeletons in various poses.public action campaigns, town planning - proposals shelved - bayside, royal visits and occasions, port melbourne pickets, religion - uniting church -
Unions Ballarat
Independent Report of the Victorian Industrial Relations Taskforce: Part 2 - Statistical Research on the Victorian Labour Market, Ian Watson et al, 08/2000
Commissioned by the Kennett government in 2000. The findings of this report intimate that deregulation of the labour market impacts adversely and inequitably upon workers who are already have unfavourable outcomes from the current system. This is volume 2 of a two volume report. Volume 1 (object B0446) is also held. Vol 1 - survey findings. Vol 2 - Analysis of labour force data.Relevant to history of modern industrial relations in Australia.Paperback. Front cover: background; white lettering.Front cover: title.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat regional trades and labour council, victorian industrial relations taskforce, victorian state government, statistics, labour market - deregulation -
Unions Ballarat
Independent Report of the Victorian Industrial Relations Taskforce: Part 1 - Report and Recommendations, et al, 08/2000
Commissioned by the Kennett government in 2000. The findings of this report intimate that deregulation of the labour market impacts adversely and inequitably upon workers who are already have unfavourable outcomes from the current system. This is volume 1 of a two volume report. Volume 1 (object B0446) is also held. Vol 1 - survey findings. Vol 2 - Analysis of labour force data.Relevant to history of industrial relations in Australia.Paperback - brown cover, title in white lettering.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat regional trades and labour council, victorian industrial relations taskforce, victorian state government, statistics, labour market - deregulation -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Africa Star
This object relates to A F HANSEN. A F served in the NZ Armed Forces (26596) before being discharged from duties with the NZ FORCES as a Army Non-Commissioned Gunner (GNR) . A F HANSEN was not a prisoner of war. A F Hansen was awarded the Africa Star, 1939-1945 Star, War Medal 1939-1945, NZ War Service Medal 1939-1945.medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
War Medal 1939-1945
This object relates to A F HANSEN. A F served in the NZ Armed Forces (26596) before being discharged from duties with the NZ FORCES as a Army Non-Commissioned Gunner (GNR) . A F HANSEN was not a prisoner of war. A F Hansen was awarded the Africa Star, 1939-1945 Star, War Medal 1939-1945, NZ War Service Medal 1939-1945.medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
NZ War Service Medal 1939-1945
This object relates to A F HANSEN. A F served in the NZ Armed Forces (26596) before being discharged from duties with the NZ FORCES as a Army Non-Commissioned Gunner (GNR) . A F HANSEN was not a prisoner of war. A F Hansen was awarded the Africa Star, 1939-1945 Star, War Medal 1939-1945, NZ War Service Medal 1939-1945.medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
1914 Star
This object relates to Joseph William PEARCE. He was born on 1/01/1886 in Ballaarat, VIC. Joseph William served in the AIF (CAPT) enlisting on, 22/03/1915 in Ballaarat East, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 21 BATTN as a on 04/10/1917. Joseph William PEARCE was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Isiah PEARCE (Father).medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Record of Service Book
This object relates to Leslie James FIMMEL. He was born on 19/01/1922 in Warracknabeal, VIC. Leslie James served in the Army (V225108) enlisting on, 05/11/1941 in Warracknabeal, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 7 AUST INF BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 19/06/1946. Leslie James FIMMEL was not a prisoner of war.second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Book - "Friendly Fruits & Vegetables"
This object relates to Ivan Norman EAST. He was born on 24/03/1916 in Ningan, NSW. Ivan Norman served in the Army (V15683) enlisting on, 05/06/1941 in Ballarat, VIC before being discharged from duties with the 3 ADVANCE ORDNANCE DEPOT as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 16/06/1948. Ivan Norman EAST was not a prisoner of war.Prepared by the General Staff, LHQ, Australia and under the authority of the Commander Allied Land Forces SWPAsecond world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - 100 YEARS BENDIGO RSL, FRAMED, National Branch RSL Australia, 13.4.2021
The Certificate relates to The Bendigo RSL/Bendigo District RSL being 100 years old on 28th September 2016. The certificate talks about the Objects of the League and changes over the years. The League itself was formed in 1916. Refer Cat No’s 8000.2, 8019, 8020, 8073P. This item is on display in the Foyer entrance to the Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch Inc Havilah Road.Framed Certificate, frame is light brown timber, certificate has a white overlay, the certificate is white background with all print in black, there is a faint background section of the RSL Badge in colour on the left hand side, bottom RH side is a red seal. Certificate is signed and dated.Main heading is, “The Returned & Services League of Australia”. Signed by the National President of the RSL, “Greg Melick AO - 13 April 2021”brsl, smirsl, bdrslinc, certificate, 100 years -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Manufactured Object, Mulga wood bowl, c1950
Mulga, is an Acacia shrub or small tree native to arid outback areas of Australia. It is light, easy to carve and has strength and durability It is commonly used for turned objects or small decorative items. The wood is dark brown with yellow bands and polishes well. Traditional uses included spears, clubs and boomerangs. George Reed was a draftsman who lived in Bentleigh , City of Moorabbin in mid 20th CGeorge Reed was a draftsman who lived in Bentleigh , City of Moorabbin in mid 20th C and used this Mulga wood bowl in his officeA souvenir Mulga wood bowl with metal aeroplane on the lidearly settlers, market gardeners, wood carvers, souvenirs, mulga wood, acacia trees, boomerangs, vases, post world war 2 estates, bentleigh, mckinnon, highett, cheltenham,south australia, victoria,reed george, reed gladys, clark judy, -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Booklet, Wattle Social Club, Early 20th century
Membership book for the Wattle Social Club. It provides for a payment record of subscriptions and contains a list of the names of the members of the Executive and Social Committee. It also sets out the Club motto Omnibus Placeto (make yourself agreeable to all) and the Club's object, which was 'Pleasant Sunday Evenings and Intellectual Social Advancement of All Members' and club rules. Club rooms were at the Memorial Hall and Alma Hall.Folded yellow card cover, printed in blue. Inside is a single page of folded paper, bound with two staples and printed in black.wattle social club, st kilda memorial hall, alma hall -
Warrnambool Art Gallery
Pooneed-ke (child carrier), c. 1890-1920
This mat was donated to the Museum by the Rev. Andrew Rule Osborn. Reverend Osborn donated several artefacts including Aboriginal artefacts, Zulu and Pacific Islander objects. The Reverend came over from Tasmania to serve here in Warrnambool. His wife Annie was a fantastic author and wrote children's literature which was serialised in the newspapers. She was a supporter of women's suffrage and also the first woman editor of The Age.A flat circular mat made from native Australian grasses. Indigenous Australians would use this as a baby-carrier on the back. One band would be placed around the lower back and mat and two higher up. The child would be placed between the back and the mat. It was also sometimes used as a sun shade or something to sit on. It is a spiral form with grasses woven around to bind it together.aboriginal, indigenous, child carrier, mat, native grasses, reverend andrew rule osborn, annie osborn, women, mothers -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
1939 - 1945 Star
This object relates to Richard TRUDGEON. He was born on 1/06/1888 in Newstead, VIC. Richard served in the AIF (2502) enlisting on, 08/05/1916 in Welshman's Reef, VIC before being killed in action on duties with the 46 BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 11/11/1917. Richard TRUDGEON was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Richard TRUDGEON (Father).second world war (ww2), 1939 - 1945, medals, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Medallion
This object relates to Gordon FINK. He was born on 18/01/1885 in Melbourne, VIC. Gordon served in the AIF (674) enlisting on, 18/11/1914 in Melbourne, VIC before being killed in action on duties with the 16 BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Private (PTE) on 02/05/1915. Gordon FINK was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is Theodore FINK (Father)first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, souvenirs, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Photograph - Sgt R Martin
This object relates to Roy MARTIN. He was born on 1/03/1897 in Ballarat, VIC. Roy served in the AIF (3349) enlisting on, 12/07/1915 in Ballarat, VIC before being killed in action on duties with the 5th BATTN as an Army Non-Commissioned Sergeant (SGT) on 11/02/1917. Roy MARTIN was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is M M GENTLESInscription on back - "To Mother & Gran with Best love from Roy Martin"first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Photograph - Sgt R Martin with Grave information (in folder)
This object relates to Roy MARTIN. He was born on 1/03/1897 in Ballarat, VIC. Roy served in the AIF (3349) enlisting on, 12/07/1915 in Ballarat, VIC before being killed in action on duties with the 5th BATTN as an Army Non-Commissioned Sergeant (SGT) on 11/02/1917. Roy MARTIN was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is M M GENTLESfirst world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Note Book
This object relates to Roy MARTIN. He was born on 1/03/1897 in Ballarat, VIC. Roy served in the AIF (3349) enlisting on, 12/07/1915 in Ballarat, VIC before being killed in action on duties with the 5th BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Sergeant (SGT) on 11/02/1917. Roy MARTIN was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is M M GENTLESLeather Bound"September 6th 1915 To Mr R Martin from his workmates of the Turning & Fitting branch of the Newport Workshops as a mark of esteem & goodwill on the eve of his departure for the front"first world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, literature, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Photograph - Grave of Sgt R Martin
This object relates to Roy MARTIN. He was born on 1/03/1897 in Ballarat, VIC. Roy served in the AIF (3349) enlisting on, 12/07/1915 in Ballarat, VIC before being killed in action on duties with the 5th BATTN as a Army Non-Commissioned Sergeant (SGT) on 11/02/1917. Roy MARTIN was not a prisoner of war. His next of kin is M M GENTLESfirst world war (ww1), 1914 - 1918, photo/pictures, ballarat rsl, ballarat