Item re Frederick Gardner DAVEY DFC No 410533 RAAF. Refer Reg No 3536P for his service details.Khaki, hand knitted, woolen balaclava to fit head & neck.accessory, military, kit

Item re Frederick Gardner DAVEY DFC No 410533 RAAF. Refer Reg No 3536P for his service details.Navy, hand knitted, woolen, neck warmer with roll top.accessory, uniform, military

Port of Portland Authority archives.Front: (no inscriptions) Back: (no inscriptions)port of portland archives, portland harbour

Several seafarers gathered in preparation to run a foot race, 'Melby' Balaclava, Christmas day, 1907. Melby was the house of Mr William Peter Peterson, a station owner and merchant. The house was named after his birthplace, a small town in the Shetlands, Scotland. William Peterson had married Louisa Eliza, the sister of Frederick Sargood,who he was in business with. She died in 1867 and he remarried to Emma Paulin Hutchinson, she is the Mrs Peterson who welcomed the seamen during picnics on the ground of Melby on several occasions in 1914, 1916, 1917 and 1919 (or 1918) generally for Boxing Day. Small monochrome photograph, some fading to right hand sideChristmas Day at "Melbe" Balaclava, 1907melbe, balaclava, race, 1907, melby, melbi, william peter peterson (1823-1898), louisa eliza sargood (1838-1867), emma pauline hutchinson (c1840-1928), picnic, lhlg, ladies harbour lights guild, seamen's mission, mission to seamen, mission to seafarers, seamen, sailors

One of a collection of thirty-six photographs selected for inclusion in the National Photographic Index of Australian BirdsColour Photograph - Kookaburra held in hand. Bryant West Albumlocal history, photographs, national history, birds, coloured photograph, kookaburra

Made by the Portland Fibre Group. This is a drawing in preparation for the tapestry.Four-piece photocopy with hand-colouring of Portland Coat of Arms.Front: 249.1 : 26 (pencil, upper left) Back: (no inscriptions)tapestry, study, preparation, cartoon, drawing, portland fibre group

This lists the family history and recollections of the Medhurst family in Greensborough. Clarence Medhurst born was born in 1883 and died, aged 84, in 1967. Medhursts were a pioneering family in Greensborough.A photocopy of a 7 page hand written manuscript by Clarence Medhurst. Blue biro words and pencil figures on front page.medhurst, family history, greensborough

This 'magazine' was published to commemorate the 50th anniversary (Jubilee) of Briar Hill Primary School. It includes stories written by students in 1977 and reminiscences of past students.A snapshot of the first 50 years of Briar Hill Primary School. 144 pages, black and white photos and hand drawn images.briar hill primary school, golden jubilee

Displayed in History House (Cabinet, South wall)Blue glass with gold and white hand-painted floral pattern.domestic, drinking, food and drink

This crochet - work around the edge of this 'table runner', is an example of the skill and craftwork of the early settler women in the Shire of Moorabbin c1900 This crochet - work around the edge of this 'table runner', is an example of the skill and craftwork of the early settler women in the Shire of Moorabbin c1900An embroidered white cotton table runner with hand crocheted edge* tableware, linen, early settlers, moorabbin, cheltenham, bentleigh, dressmaking, craftwork, crochet-work, pioneers, market gardeners, cotton, damasque, silk, satin

This is a drawing of VX86085 Gnr H Lee who served with the AIF during WW2.This is an original drawing of VX86085 Gnr H Lee. Gnr Lee served with the AIF during WW2.A hand drawn picture on cardboard using grey led pencil.VX86085 Gnr H Lee. James Farnell.vx86085 gnr h lee, ww2, aif, pencil drawing

A hand-made long narrow pick head without handle.Sewell (?) Forgepick-head blaksmithing trade

Demobilization book for Corporal Curly Papworth, 2/10 Commando SquadronThis item because of its connection to Papworth and WW2.Printed booklet consisting of 26 pages with hand written entries.Corporal Papworthworld war 2, commando, 2/10 commando squadron, ww2, papworth

Hand written letters to Ringwood Council re flood relief.Correspondence to Council from Ratepayers asking for flood relief resulting from the flood damage in the vicinity of Harrison Street bridge over Mullum Creek in 1934.

Soldier sitting with hands in his lap wearing a slough hat.world war one, photo black and white, slough hat, hennessy john cord, service number 2141

Henry Sutton is a talented world-wide accepted inventor with inventions relating to the telephone, photography, wireless, cars, motorcycles, and bicycles as well as many more inventions. Henry was also one of four brothers that ran the Sutton's Music Store after the death of their Father Richard Sutton. Henry Sutton taught Applied Electricity at the Ballarat School of Mines in 1883 to 1886.Chart hand written on paper for Atomisers for cars in 1920'satomiser chart, henry sutton, dodge, buick, chevrolet, studibaker, bentleigh

Victorian Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (VIOSH) Australia is the Asia-Pacific centre for teaching and research in occupational health and safety (OHS) and is known as one of Australia's leaders on the field. VIOSH has a global reputation for its innovative approach within the field of OHS management. VIOSH had its first intake of students in 1979. At that time the Institution was known as the Ballarat College of Advanced Education. In 1990 it became known as Ballarat University College, then in 1994 as University of Ballarat. It was 2014 that it became Federation University. VIOSH Australia students are safety managers, senior advisors and experienced OHS professionals. They come from all over Australia and industry. Students are taught active research and enquiry; rather than textbook learning and a one-size fits all approach. VIOSH accepts people into the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Hazard Management who have no undergraduate degree - on the basis of extensive work experience and knowledge Memo from Dennis Else to E J Barker, Director of BCAE outlining the support externally for a Health and Safety Centre in Ballarat. The Chief Inspector of Factories in Victoria has also discussed the implementation of a Data Bank to allow input of solutions to various problems discovered on inspections. A detailed document for the case for developing the centre at Ballarat prepared by Dr Dennis Else, Visiting Fellow. He suggests a meeting with Derek Woolley, Head of Engineering and other Heads of School be held.Seven A4 pages, typed - some with hand written notationsD S (Dennis Else)viosh, victorian institute of occupational safety and health, dennis else, e j barker, ballarat college of advanced education, health and safety centre ballarat, chief inspector of factories, data bank, solutions to problems, derek woolley

Round hand stamp -wood handle brown - metal stampBuckland District Board - 1st meeting at Bright 1862

Round hand stamp -wood handle black - metal stampBright Shire -stamp black

The Ballarat School of Mines was established in 1870 and was the first School of Mines in Australia. This coat of arms is thought to have been made by Val D'Angri.Laminated hand drawn Ballarat School of Mines Coat of Arms.ballarat school of mines, crest, coat of arms, heraldry, logo

These five caricatures are thought to have been made by a student of the era.Hand painted caricatures of staff of the Ballarat Technical Art Schoolbrian mclennan, alistair heighway, betty collier, val d'angri, neville french, ballarat technical art school

Hand written document on lined paper torn from book."A S B" as signature. Stands for Arthur S Burgess, the District Inspectornyah state school, arther burgess, a w steane, district inspector, inspector's report

Port of Portland Authority archivesFront: (no inscriptions) Back: Alan Brown (minister)/ +/ Theo Jarrett (blue pen, lower right)port of portland archives, theo jarrett, alan brown

thelma Wieland went to live in Queensland with her daughter ,Pat , and son-in-law Don Talbot. They started a pig farm but there was some friction between the families and Thelma left and returned to live in Ballarat. Her son Ray lived with her in Queensland.3 lined pages of hand written poetry, by Thelma Wieland.

The early settlers were self reliant and made their own clothes. This collar shows the dressmaking and craftwork skills of the womenA lady's white cotton hand crocheted detachable dress collarclothing, brighton, moorabbin, pioneers, dressmaking, market gardeners, early settlers, craftwork, bentleigh, lacework, crochetwork

First marketed in 1910, this early version Singer No 20 was sold as both a toy and adult miniature. The design underwent several improvements and cosmetic changes in the years that followed. By the mid 1900s, many companies had cloned the machine, with most showing the same uncertainties as to the intended market.A miniature 'Singer' Sewing machine ,Model 20, with hand crankSinger Pty Ltd early settlers, craftwork, toys, sewing machines, pioneers, moorabbin, bentleigh, ormond, cheltenham, market gardeners, dressmaking

This heavy, detachable lace collar is an example of the dressmaking and needle work skills of the women of the families of the pioneer settlers and market gardeners of the Moorabbin Shire c 1880 The Maggs family settled in the Brighton district in the late 1800,s. After the Dendy's Special Survey of the Brighton area in 1841 land allotments were rented or sold to pioneers who established market gardens, dairy farms, fruit gardens and vineyards. The pioneer settlers and market gardeners of Moorabbin Shire had to be self reliant and made their own clothing and utensils. This is one of many items that exhibit the skill and craftsmanship of the women in these familiesThis heavy, lace collar is detachable and consists of hand crochet work.clothing, crochetwork, pioneers, early settlers, dendy henry, maggs geoff, brighton, bentleigh, moorabbin, market gardeners, craft working, dressmakers