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The Cyril Kett Optometry Museum
Book, A treatise on the physiology and diseases of the eye containing a new mode of curing cataract, 1835 (exact)
... A treatise on the physiology and diseases of the eye ...This book is the 1835 second edition of John Harrison Curtis' 1833 'A Treatise on the Physiology and Diseases of the Eye, containing a new mode of curing cataract without an operation, experiments and observations on vision, also on the inflection, reflection and colours of light together with remarks on the preservation of sight, and on spectacles, reading glasses etc'. The title page describes J H Curtis (1778-1860) as an oculist and also as an expert on the ear. His knowledge of eye pathology and surgery was poor but this was typical of the medical profession until the middle of the 19th century. He was 'aurist in ordinary' to His Majesty and other members of the royal family and his hospital and teaching appointments had more to do with the ear rather than the eye. The last pages of the book list his other publications most of which concern the ear and the deaf. He was the first person, in 1803, to apply speaking tubes to assist the deaf. He established the Royal Ear Hospital in Soho, UK in 1816.This book is of historic significance as it shows contemporary understanding of ocular pathology in the early nineteenth century. It is quite rare as no other copies of the second edition are known in Australia.'A Treatise on the Physiology and the Diseases of the Eye' by J H Curtis is book of 1835 bound in its original boards, in very good condition, 230 x 140 mm, 242 pages, second edition. There is a coloured plate facing the title page with three figures featuring an ingenious lift up section of a woman's face to show the blood vessels and nerves underneath. There is a philosophical introduction, a chapter on ocular anatomy, two chapters on diseases and their treatment, one on the nature of light and one on the preservation of vision. Cataract is treated by withdrawal of blood from behind the ear and the application of an ointment to an induced blister on the neck, with potash applied to the cornea daily.optics, ocular anatomy, ocular disease, physiology, cataract -
The Cyril Kett Optometry Museum
Book, A practical treatise on the diseases of the eye, 1854 (exact)
... A practical treatise on the diseases of the eye. ...This is the 1854 fourth edition of a book on diseases of the eye by William MacKenzie (1791-1868) first published in 1830. William MacKenzie was surgeon oculist in Scotland to Her Majesty (Queen Victoria), lecturer in the University of Glasgow and a surgeon in the Glasgow Eye Infirmary. This fourth edition appeared just after Helmholtz's invention of the ophthalmoscope, but Mackenzie did not at this stage have much understanding of the internal diseases of the eye. Nor did he properly understand refractive errors which were soon to be elucidated by the work of Donders. MacKenzie did however recognise the hardness of the eye as being an essential sign of glaucoma.This book is significant historically as it shows contemporary understanding of eye disease in the early nineteenth century. It is not rare as copies still turn up at book markets and also are held in other Australian institutions.This book, bound in full calf leather (probably later 19th Century) with 1107 pages including an index and is followed by a publisher's catalogue. It is the 1854 fourth edition of William MacKenzie's 'A practical treatise on the diseases of the eye' first published in 1830. It has a long (32 pages) introductory section on the anatomy of the eye by Thomas Wharton Jones, FRS. There are 27 chapters on eye disease. Chapter 24 is on refractive errors and presbyopia.eye, ocular anatomy, ocular disease -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Book, LtCol Neil C Smith, PRISONERS OF WAR ON THE MONTEVIDEO MARU
... PRISONERS OF WAR ON THE MONTEVIDEO MARU ...non-fiction -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document, Shire of Lillydale - Certificate presented to Mr J H Goodall on return from World War 1
... Goodall on return from World War 1 ...Hand written certificate on cardboard backingPresented by the citizens of the Shire of Lillydale. Signed by William MacKinley-President and J C Winterbottom - Shire Secretary -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Booklet, Ringwood - Short notes on its development 1857-1963, Feb-64
... Ringwood - Short notes on its development 1857-1963 ...Notes prepared by Mrs M. Burnside with help from the Ringwood Historic Research Group for use in schools for history projectsPublication by Ringwood Historical Research Group intended to aid in studies and understanding of the beginnings of Ringwood, Victoria, compiled by Mrs. M. Burnside for use in school projects, distributed to school libraries throughout Ringwood.Printed first in February 1964; reprinted December 1964 with some amendments; third reprint September 1965. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper - Newspaper Clipping - The Post, Tuesday 11th, February, 1997, Southwood Primary School, Ringwood - "Southwood Preps on Deck"
... Southwood Primary School, Ringwood - "Southwood Preps on ... -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper - Newspaper Clipping, Southwood Primary School, Ringwood - "Games Week Keeps Pupils on Their Toes"
... Pupils on Their Toes" ...Newspaper clipping from 1981 - unknown sourceTitle - Games Week keeps pupils on their toes -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper - Newspaper Clipping, Southwood Primary School - articles on Southwood's 21st Anniversary from the Ringwood Mail, 25th June, 1986
... Southwood Primary School - articles on Southwood's 21st ...photocopy -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper - Newspaper Clipping, Southwood Primary School - artcle on the opening of the Southwood A.D. Alexander Hall from the Ringwood-Croydon Mail, October 26th, 1983
... Southwood Primary School - artcle on the opening of the ...photocopy -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document - Ticket, Southwood Primary School - ticket to attend the official opening of the A.D. Alexander Hall on Wednesday, 19th Octover, 1983 at 7.30pm
... opening of the A.D. Alexander Hall on Wednesday, 19th Octover ...printed ticket -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document - Handout, Southwood Primary School information sheet about visiting the Royal Melbourne Show on Wed, 24th Sept, 1986
... the Royal Melbourne Show on Wed, 24th Sept, 1986 ... -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Agenda for 50 years centenary 2nd Maroondah Scout Group on 13-14 September 2003
... Agenda for 50 years centenary 2nd Maroondah Scout Group on ... -
Greensborough Historical Society
CD-ROM, Ted Baillieu speaking on researching World War 1 veterans, 04/03/2014
... Ted Baillieu speaking on researching World War 1 veterans ...Ted Baillieu speaking on researching World War 1 veterans. The Hon Hugh Delahunty MP, Minister of Veterans Affairs opened the seminar and Chair of Victorian ANZAC Centenary Committee, The Hon Ted Baillieu MLA, updated attendees on plans. His theme was "Connections" prompting the need for people of the day, through family research, local people, churches and honour boards etc., to make 'Connections' to the World War 1 event of 100 years ago.Two Cd-Roms in plactic envelopes Disc a: 49 min. Disc b: 17 min.Ted Baillieu speaking on researching World War 1 veteransworld war i, ted baillieu -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Hoop puts Harrison on a high [Apollo Parkways Primary AP5184], 09/12/2015
... Hoop puts Harrison on a high [Apollo Parkways Primary ...Apollo Parkways Primary School student Harrison helped his basketball team to win in the final seconds of their match at Diamond Valley Basketball Association.News clipping, black text, colour image. apollo parkways primary school, diamond valley basketball association -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, George Thomas, Lancia on its side, Greensborough Hill Climb, 07/10/1945
... Lancia on its side, Greensborough Hill Climb ...This 1945 photograph of a Lancia on its side in the Greensborough Hill Climb 1945 was taken by George Thomas. It is from the State Library of Victoria collection. [Refer to article in The Western Mail (Perth) on 8th November 1945 page 43. 'Greensborough Hill' may be in Western Australia!] Digital copy of black and white photo.greensborough hill climb 1945, george thomas -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith et al, Janefield Precinct: Aloe plant on lower terrace, 27/11/2014
... Janefield Precinct: Aloe plant on lower terrace. ...Janefield Precinct: Aloe plant on lower terrace. The remains of this site are between Greensborough and Janefield. A RAAF Hygiene Training Camp was located on the Plenty River, just south of the Janefield community. It was in use from 1944 to 1946. The Camp was constructed from salvaged materials. Instruction included building and maintenance of grease traps, latrines, elementary plumbing and carpentry.Early remains of a WW2 training camp Digital colour photograph. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith et al, Janefield Precinct: Old fence line, and, retained earth on fence line, 27/11/2014
... Janefield Precinct: Old fence line, and, retained earth on ...Janefield Precinct: Old fence line, and retained earth on fence line. The remains of this site are between Greensborough and Janefield. A RAAF Hygiene Training Camp was located on the Plenty River, just south of the Janefield community. It was in use from 1944 to 1946. The Camp was constructed from salvaged materials. Instruction included building and maintenance of grease traps, latrines, elementary plumbing and carpentry.Early remains of a WW2 training camp 2 Digital colour photographs. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith et al, Janefield Precinct: Old fire place on lower terrace, 27/11/2014
... Janefield Precinct: Old fire place on lower terrace. ...Janefield Precinct: Old fire place on lower terrace. The remains of this site are between Greensborough and Janefield. A RAAF Hygiene Training Camp was located on the Plenty River, just south of the Janefield community. It was in use from 1944 to 1946. The Camp was constructed from salvaged materials. Instruction included building and maintenance of grease traps, latrines, elementary plumbing and carpentry.Early remains of a WW2 training camp 2 Digital colour photographs. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Bring on the buskers, 16/03/2016
... Bring on the buskers ...Banyule Council lowered busking fees in Watsonia Shopping Centre in a pilot program to lure more performers to the area.News clipping, black text, colour image.watsonia shopping centre, busking -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Teens' racist attack on bus leaves schoolboy in tears, 16/03/2016
... Teens' racist attack on bus leaves schoolboy in tears ...A 13 year old Watsonia boy was threatened and assaulted by other teens on the bus.News clipping, black text.bullying, racism, sikhs -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Footwork switches on brains: Sherbourne Primary School BH5013, 18/05/2016
... Footwork switches on brains: Sherbourne Primary School ...Sherbourne Primary School encourages healthy living and participated in National Walk Safely to School Day.News clipping, black text, colour image.sherbourne primary school, national walk safely to school day -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Dennis Ward, Snake sign on the Plenty River Trail, 27/03/2010
... Snake sign on the Plenty River Trail ...Sign on Plenty River Trail at Greensborough warning of snakes from October to March.Digital copy of colour photograph.plenty river, plenty river trail -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Washing on line, Egypt 1916, 1916_
... Washing on line, Egypt 1916 ...Street scene - washing on line, Egypt 1916. Taken by Private Samuel Rich in 1916. Other photographs taken by Samuel Rich during WWI are available at items 3973-3987.Digital copy of black and white photographsamuel rich, world war 1, egypt -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley News, Protest on State centre, 1973_11c
... Protest on State centre ...The Institute of Social Welfare, Watsonia operated on the Loyola Seminary campus 1973-74, which was purchased by the Probation and Training Division to run certificate courses for social workers and others. There was a proposal to establish a periodic detention centre on the site in November 1973, against which there were protests by local residents.News article, text only. Word document with research notes on item.institute of social welfare, watsonia, loyola college -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, Australian infantryman on Light Horse, 1918_
... Australian infantryman on Light Horse ...Photograph of Australian Light Horse infantryman mounted on horse.Digital copy of black and white photograph. charles marshall, world war 1, light horse -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Charles Marshall et al, Australian troops on board ship, 1917_
... Australian troops on board ship ...Photograph of Australian troops on board ship.Digital copy of black and white photograph. charles marshall, world war 1 -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
MAP TO ACCOMPANY HEAVY ARTILLERY SCHEME FOR MOBILE WARFARE".....marked with 'Lanes' and Corps/Division Boundaries, Ordnance Survey, 1:40,000, France. Sheet 62c, Dec 1917. (centring on Peronne and Mont St Quentin), December 1917
... . (centring on Peronne and Mont St Quentin). ...Shows detail of Artillery Planning in the area of Peronne & Mont St Quentin. Inscribed "Map to accompany H.A. Scheme for Mobile Warfare". Marked with 'Lanes' and Corps/Division Boundaries.The donor, Staff Sergeant R.O. (Bob) Snape, Reg No 8651, enlisted as a Stretcher Bearer in 1915 but, because of his secretarial skills was employed in HQ positions as soon as he arrived in France and as a stenographer who worked as Confidential Clerk to General Sir John Monash from June to December 1918; and subsequently, for General Sir Talbot Hobbs until June 1919. The map was very likely directly used in the planning of the 1918 battles such as Mont St Quentin.Original Item recovered from possibly Australian Corps HQ, probably between the Armistice, 11 November 1918, and June 1919, when Staff Sergeant R.O.(Bob) Snape was repatriated. Shows detail of Artillery Planning in the area of Peronne & Mont St Quentin. Inscribed "Map to accompany H.A. Scheme for Mobile Warfare". Marked with 'Lanes' and Corps/Division Boundaries.snape collection -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
AWM collection, https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/P10427.022/, H visiting a gun crew on Gallipoli, circa 29 November 1915, following the snow-storm
... H visiting a gun crew on Gallipoli, circa 29 November 1915 ...snape collection -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
NCOs of the staff of the Australian Corps Headquarters outside their quarters, Querrieu, France. 20 July 1918: AWM EO2763, NCOs of the staff of the Australian Corps Headquarters outside their quarters, Querrieu, France. 20 July 1918. Cpl R O Snape is identified on the far left of the third row from the front
... Snape is identified on the far left of the third row from the ...snape collection -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Book WW2 Army (2 Copies), Soldiering On. The Australian Army at Home and Overseas, 1942
... Soldiering On. The Australian Army at Home and Overseas ...1copy in better condition donated by Don McLeod of Lyndoch 18th February 1981Hard Cover, Red with Gold LetteringPrepared by Some of the Boys Published by AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL A.C.T. 1942