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Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (Item) - Nomad N22B Float Plane Performance Summary for Air Taxi and Commercial Operations to the United States FAA / FAR 135
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Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, 1948?
Yields information about the appearance of SEC tram No. 24 in late 1940's - the best photograph so far of this tram.Black and white photograph of the Ballarat 24 - 3/4 front on view, late 1948? Appears to have been photographed at Victoria St terminus. Tram has the destination of Gardens via Sturt St. Note the pan in the overhead to assist the trolley pole positioning at night. Negative of photograph held. Printed on Agfa Bravira paper. Negative scanned at hi res 4/6/2020 and image updated added as i4.In pencil, "Ballarat late 1940's (late 1940's crossed out) and 1948? written in and in bottom left hand corner "ex M?"trams, tramways, victoria st, overhead, tram 24 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, Wal Jack, 26/01/1942 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the painting of the trams for the blackout era of the Second World War time, and how it was done. Only known photograph of a tram so far in Ballarat at the time of introduction. Shows the blackout headlight mask.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of a photograph of No. 13 climbing the Victoria St Hill en route to Victoria St 26-1-1942. Tram has been fitted with white bumper and white steps and possible other areas as well. Note the blackout shade on the headlights. In the background is the Munster Arms Hotel and a Velvet soap ad. Wal's album notes "No. 13 Victoria St 13-1-42 white bumpers and steps, & blackout shades over head lights (War Time) See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3 for hi res scan of print. See image i4 for hi res scan of negativeOn rear of photograph in ink "Ballarat Tramways No. 13 climbing Victoria St hill, Ballarat East Jan 1942 / W. Jack"trams, tramways, victoria st, world war i, blackouts, tram 13 -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Memorabilia - Ship Menus
Menus used on P&O liners SS Himalaya and SS Arcadia 1955-56. After the Great war of 1914-18, Australia experienced what up until then had been its biggest surge in immigration from Europe. Australia was seen as the great land of opportunity and became one of the top places to migrate to, particularly from Britain. The increase in migration to Australia led Britain’s leading shipping line to the Far East, the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company (P&O;), to invest in a fleet of new ships of around 20,000 tonnes each to handle the business coming their way.29 Cruise Ship Menus from P&O cruises 1955-56Peninsula & Oriental Steam Navigation Companycruise liners, migrants, menus, p&o -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - The Forgotten Fifth, The Forgotten Fifth: A photographic Chronology of the U.S. Fifth Air Force in the Pacific in World War Two
This book contains a chronological collection of photographs following the U.S. Fifth Air Force during its operations in the Pacific theatre. Each photograph is accompanied by a description and context of the photo. The last pages contain a list of the aircraft that was part of the Fifth air force and the preceding Far East Air Force.The front cover is a black and white Photograph of 7 Men in uniform, standing in front of a B-25 bomber. Photograph wraps around to back cover.non-fictionThis book contains a chronological collection of photographs following the U.S. Fifth Air Force during its operations in the Pacific theatre. Each photograph is accompanied by a description and context of the photo. The last pages contain a list of the aircraft that was part of the Fifth air force and the preceding Far East Air Force.ww2, pacific theatre, united states air force, bomber aircraft, second world war, fifth air force -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - FLY HIGH, REACH FAR, FRANK GLEN, 1971
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Kew Historical Society Inc
Book - Brown Gouge clothes brush, Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering, Technology in Australia, 1788-1988 : A condensed history of Australian technological innovation and adaptation during the first two hundred years, 1988
This book provides a history of technology in Australia from 1788 to 1988. There are twelve chapters by different authors. These chapters are: Innovation, science and the farmer (D.E. Tribe and L.J. Peel) Food technology (K.T.H. Farrer) Water and irrigation (K.D. Green) Forestry and forest products (W.H. Algar) Australian innovation in textile technology (D.S. Taylor) Engineering construction and building (J. Holland) Transport (B. Inglis) Communications and computers (J.H. Curtis and T. Pearcey) The chemical industry and Australian contributions to chemical technology (J.E. Kolm) The mineral industries (G.B. O'Malley) Energy (R.N. Morse) Manufacturing industry (P.N. Richards) Defence science and technology (J.L. Farrands and J.C. Wisdom) Index, photographs.Melbourne : Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering, c1988 xxix, 1017 p. : ill., maps, ports., plans, facsims. ; 26 cm. non-fictionThis book provides a history of technology in Australia from 1788 to 1988. There are twelve chapters by different authors. These chapters are: Innovation, science and the farmer (D.E. Tribe and L.J. Peel) Food technology (K.T.H. Farrer) Water and irrigation (K.D. Green) Forestry and forest products (W.H. Algar) Australian innovation in textile technology (D.S. Taylor) Engineering construction and building (J. Holland) Transport (B. Inglis) Communications and computers (J.H. Curtis and T. Pearcey) The chemical industry and Australian contributions to chemical technology (J.E. Kolm) The mineral industries (G.B. O'Malley) Energy (R.N. Morse) Manufacturing industry (P.N. Richards) Defence science and technology (J.L. Farrands and J.C. Wisdom) Index, photographs.technology -- australia -- history., technological innovations -- australia -- history. -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Book, Mrs Dickins' Horrible Children: Anecdotes in the Life of a Growing Family, 2004
Mrs Dickins' Horible Children: Anecdotes in the Life of a Growing Family / by Joy Stewart. Whitfield, 2004. Qld. : Marie-Claire Nemel, 2004. 91 p. : col. ill., ports. ; 29 cm. non-fictionjoy stewart, dickins family -- kew (vic.) -
Heidelberg Theatre Company Inc..
Program Photos Newsletter, The Kingdom of Far Away by Michael Bond directed by Louise Permezel
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Young Christian Workers (YCW Australia) Archive and Research Centre
Football Team Photograph, 1958
Team Photograph of the Ascot Vale YCW Premiership Football Team 1958.Fr Ernie Smith instigated the foundation of the Sacred Heart Mission in St Kilda. He is standing in the back row, far left. -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr Julian Hamilton on the far right with others in a Billiard Parlour
Five men in Billiard Parlour. Man on right is Julian Hamilton.stawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Halls Gap Water Supply Pipeline workers with Mr Fred D'Alton as the gentleman on the far right
Stawell Water Supply Halls Gap Pipeline workers. Fred D'Alton is gentleman third on right.stawell -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Laurie Young's autograph book pages, c1957
This is an incomplete record of those people who signed Laurie's autograph book. Most of the pages contain remembrances from members of Laurie's extended family however some relate to Mont Albert Central School where Laurie was a student. Those entries which are dated are from 1957. This is part of a large donation relating to the Young / Mair / Deakin families. In Europe autograph books have a history that can be traced back to 15th century university students. In Australia autograph albums were particularly popular towards the end of the 19th century, although there are known examples as far back as the 1830s. The increase in popularity coincides with printing and book binding becoming more affordable. Autograph books came in many sizes but were typically small with blank pages, usually in pastel colours. The books were often exchanged so the gathering of autographs was a very social pastime. Pages were filled with not only names, signatures and personal details but also poems, limericks, drawings, personal messages, small pieces of verse, and other mementos, such as pressed flowers, locks of hair and even embroidery. Although they could be very personal, unlike a diary they were meant to be viewed as part of the exchange. Autograph books from the 1950s may have a different focus. Although it remained common to collect the autographs of friends it was also highly desirable to collect the signatures of the famous, especially rock and television stars. Autograph books are of social relevance because they reflect the sentiment of the era of creation; they can also be reflective of social change, major political events or new inventions. Nine pages which have been cut from an autograph book. The pages are faded pink, blue and green in colour with a gold edge. All but one have inscriptions on one side only. laurie young, beryl young, ernest lance young, ernest augustus young, arthur john young, m w damiel, e s hall, c c mansell, autograph books, teachers, head master, mont albert central school -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Memorabilia - Autograph book, Beryl Mair's autograph book, C1928
It belonged to Beryl Mair of 20 Barton Street, Surrey Hills and was given to her by Mr W Sandoe on 12.11.1928. There are entries from family members and class mates from Mont Albert Central School (MACS). The first entry is written by her father, Dave Mair. Entries from: D Mair, Lance Young, Norma Dunn, I Goodes, Lorraine Potts, Mary Griffin, L E Jarman, J Stalker, Jean Fowler, Ailsa Hank (with an ink drawing of a cottage), May Leach, Merle Botten, Beryl Skinner, Enid Marro(w ?), Betty (S ?)oule, Fred A Teague, A Mock, Kath Paul, Melva Dare, Marjorie Smith, J Hargreave, Ethel Lillifant. Three entries are quotation only. One page lists teachers of Mont Albert Central School: E C Cairns, E E Holden, Alfred Harley, R Blackburne, R W Campbell, M (?) Sheahan, ------- (undecipherable), H McConville. Those dated are mostly from 1930.The Mair family were resident in Barton Street for several generations. Beryl's father Dave Mair was a keen sportsman and founder of the Kangaroo Social Club of cricketers. Beryl married Lance Young. This is part of a large collection relating to the Mair, Deakin and Young families.In Europe autograph books have a history that can be traced back to 15th century university students. In Australia autograph albums were particularly popular towards the end of the 19th century, although there are known examples as far back as the 1830s. The increase in popularity coincides with printing and book binding becoming more affordable. Autograph books came in many sizes but were typically small with blank pages, usually in pastel colours. The books were often exchanged so the gathering of autographs was a very social pastime. Pages were filled with not only names, signatures and personal details but also poems, limericks, drawings, personal messages, small pieces of verse, and other mementos, such as pressed flowers, locks of hair and even embroidery. Although they could be very personal, unlike a diary they were meant to be viewed as part of the exchange. Autograph books from the 1950s may have a different focus. Although it remained common to collect the autographs of friends it was also highly desirable to collect the signatures of the famous, especially rock and television stars. Autograph books are of social relevance because they reflect the sentiment of the era of creation; they can also be reflective of social change, major political events or new inventions.A small autograph book with a mottled brown cover and faded pastel pages with gold edging. The end pages are detailed in beige and pink. There are multiple entries, those dated are mostly from 1930. Front cover: "Autographs" in gold within a gold oval. Front inside page in black and red ink: "BERYL MAIR / 20 / BARTON / STREET , SURREY HILLS / from / MR W SANDOE / 12/11/28" Embossed in back cover, lower right: "MADE IN ENGLAND" beryl mair, autograph books, dave mair, barton street, ernest lance young, lance young, norma dunn, i goodes, lorraine potts, mary griffin, l e jarman, j stalker, jean fowler, ailsa hank, may leach, merle botten, beryl skinner, enid marro(w ?), betty (s ?)oule, fred a teague, a mock, kath paul, melva dare, marjorie smith, j hargreave, ethel lillifant, teachers, mont albert central school, e c cairns, e e holden, alfred harley, r blackburne, r w campbell, m (?) sheahan, h mcconville -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Book, Allan S. Walker, Australia in the War 1939-1945/Medical Series/Middle East and Far East
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Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Botanical Treasures From Far off Places, For the Benefit of the British Empire, 25/9/2008
Further historical information is given here relating to exotic plants discovered by British travellers to the Tropics.This page provides useful background history to the development of wardian cases, significant in the development of Ballarat's gardens during the nineteenth century.One page with a colored photograph of a mangosteen top lefthand of the page followed by one short paragraph and then 3 cabinets designed to hold plants.Nonejohn garner, doctor john garner, ballarat botanical gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, mangosteen, plant cabinets, john ellis, the earl of sandwich., wardian cases, british empire, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
The Mrs Aeneas Gunn Memorial Library
Book, Faber and Faber, This war against Japan : thoughts on the present conflict in the Far East, 1943
Explores how the conflict against Japan arose and how is Japan to be defeatedIndex, ill, p.119.non-fictionExplores how the conflict against Japan arose and how is Japan to be defeatedjapan - foreign relations, world war 1939-1945 - east asia -
Carlton Football Club
Hand Held Bell, Hand Held Bell with a small inscription on the inside
The bell was used for Trade Week to signify "time's up" at Optus Oval. Prior to this it was used to let Alan Espie's children on their Wandin property to come home.Why Al chimes in for Carlton Tony De Bolfo, Carlton Media Feb 20, 2014 11:05AM Alan Espie with the famous bell. (Photo: Carlton Football Club) Alan Espie with the famous bell. (Photo: Carlton Football Club) Related Etched into the rim of the bell Alan Espie has rung at every trade week gathering since 1994 is a touching quote attributed to his grandson. Dear Pa, May you always ring true blue, Love Harry Just thinking about that inscription often brings big Al to tears. The story of the Espie bell has its origins at the old family property at Wandin in the picturesque Yarra Valley, in the days when the Espies’ kids were at the neighboring creek fossicking for local platypus. “If they got too far away we’d ring an old cowbell,” Espie recalled, “and years later, my daughter Jo brought me this replacement bell from some second-hand naval place”. “Not long after Shane (O’Sullivan) asked me to officiate at trade week and that’s when the bell came into vogue.” A permanent fixture at trade week, Espie would ring the bell to signal the opening of trading when club recruiters gathered – initially within the confines of the Carlton Heroes Stand at Visy Park, more recently at Etihad Stadium. In those early days at Carlton he caused a stir as bell ringer, drawing curious responses from officiating journalists, recruiters and coaches alike. “I even remember (Kevin) Sheedy asking me if I was selling muffins,” he recalled. Then, when trade day was relocated to Etihad, Espie’s daughter thought it appropriate to get the bell inscribed. “Because the bell was leaving Carlton, Jo got it inscribed on my grandson’s behalf, because he was only four or five then. When I saw what was inscribed I was tearful,” Espie said. “The bell is very important to me, particularly at this time, because Jo is battling health problems at the moment, my grandson is autistic and she’s fought like hell to get him through.” Espie joined Carlton’s Under 19 committee on the eve of the senior Premiership season of 1979 and managed the club’s junior squads, the Bert Deacon Squad included. “I worked very closely with Geoff Southby, ‘Swan’ McKay and Trevor Keogh when they were coaching the Under 19s and I was recruiting as well,” he said. “In 1981 and ’82 I forward scouted for ‘Parko’ (David Parkin) and later on I did the same for ‘Wallsy’ (Robert Walls). After that I coordinated recruiting in central Victoria and it was nothing for me to do 25,000ks a year in my own car – and I loved every minute of it.” Espie’s passion for Carlton and empathy for its wartime players Bert Deacon, Ollie Grieve and Jack “Chooka” Howell can be sourced to his childhood years. His grandparents lived not far from the old ground on Wilson Street “and that’s how I got in for the ’45 Grand Final”. “My uncle, who had just got back from the war, grabbed a ladder from Wilson Street and set it up against the barbed wire fence at the ground. I climbed the ladder and caught my arm on the barbed wire, but I got over the top and saw the game while I straddled the fence,” Espie said. “What I saw was what you would today call ‘spotfires’ and I reckon it took football 20 years to get rid of it.” Today, Espie continues to ring in the yearly trade talk days at AFL headquarters (with the notable exception of 2012 when he was hospitalized), but he’s in no doubt as to where the bell belongs. “This bell has had nothing to do with Wandin but everything to do with Carlton - and with the 150th year of the club I think the bell stays here (at Visy Park). I still hope to ring the bell for the AFL this year, but at least I’ll know where it is,” Espie said. “I’ve told Jo about this and she tells me Harry’s rapt, because he’s a big Carlton supporter and he’s so happy his name is on the bell.”Wooden handle attached to a brass bell."Dear Pa, may you always ring true blue, Love Harry" -
Carlton Football Club
Football, Optus Farewell Game May 21 2005, 2005
Souvenir Football Optus Oval Farewell Game May 21 2005The Football was issued to commemorate Carlton Football Club's last game at Optus Oval/Princes Park in 2005. Farewell Princes Park Damn football! It’s just a game and it’s just an oval; dirt, grass and a few bumbling stands. Oh and there is the ghost of dad standing under the clock, smiling, dancing his jig, God love him, he loved his Bluebaggers. Oh and Pop's over there too, his scissors in his hand; he's rushed across from Lygon Street again to see the boys play. Both, like the ground now, gone for good - never to be seen again though their memories shine still. And then there's me as a lad, surrounded by men, the cans wobbling beneath my feet, my neck stretched up; I can see, I can see Ragsy!!!!!! and brave Gary Crane and Quirky on the wing and…. and it’s just a ground, just dirt and grass and the distant sound of trams. And there I am as a young man standing with my brothers, all of us singing wildly this GF evening as another flag is brought home! And there I am with Keith standing, always beer in hand, and watching Kouta and SOS and dear beloved Motley flying. But it’s only a ground just dirt and grass and late afternoon sun. There I am now, older, sitting beside me is my son, he holds the record and marks the goals, though these come far fewer nowadays. But it is only a ground and dirt and grass and memories that linger and the taste of shared drinks and the voices cheering in the outer. But it is only a ground, a ground whose moment has passed, who’s time in the sun is now time in shadow and no more balls to be bounced on that dirt nor football boots running across that grass, for there will be no more games played at Princes Park. Never again the tram down Royal Parade, never again a beer at The Rising Sun or the sound of the fans cheering madly in front of the Heatley Stand. But it is only a ground only dirt and grass and the memories, the sum total of all of us. I feel like a friend has passed...... Farewell Princes Park, time makes memories out all of us. Contributed by DannyboyNavy Blue & White Leather FootballOptus Farewell Game May 21 2005, Carlton Emblem, -
Carlton Football Club
Scrap Book, 1995 Grand Final Scrap Book, 1995
A Scrap Book dedicated to Carlton's 1995 GF Triumph defeating Geelong A almost complete record of Newspaper Articles dedicated to Carlton's GF win over Geelong in 1995. It was Carlton's 16th Premiership after 16 wins in a row and became known as "sweet sixteen" In 1995 the AFL would admit the 16th team to the competion, the Fremantle Dockers. This would continue the expansion of the traditional VFL, after the West Coast Eagles and Brisbane Bears had been admitted in 1987 and the Adelaide Crows had been admitted in 1991. Carlton won their 16th Premiership in 1995 by defeating Geelong by 61 points in front of over 90,000 fans at the MCG. Over the season, the Blues would set a new benchmark for dominance in a single season with only 2 losses relatively early in the season, to lowly placed St Kilda and Sydney, with a string of 16 successive wins to take their 16th premiership. The season itself was just brilliant to watch as a fan, with stars in defence (Silvagni, Dean, Sexton), midfield (Williams, Bradley, Ratten) and attack (Kernahan, Pearce and Spalding), and all led by Captain Stephen Kernahan. There was a great blend of seasoned veterans (Silvagni, Kernahan and Williams) to young up & comers, including the brilliant Anthony Koutoufides who would have a breakout year at the start of a stellar career. By season's end, Carlton would be 4 games clear of the next best team, Geelong, demonstrating how far above the rest of the competition we were. Throughout the year, our only losses were to Bottom 8 teams, St Kilda and Sydney, and we did not drop a game to any team that played in the finals. In the finals, we defeated Brisbane, the Kangaroos and Geelong, with the Brisbane game being the tightest as the young Bears gave their all. If anything, the 1995 Finals campaign was a testament to Stephen Silvagni who would give up only 1 goal in the 3 games, keeping Darryl White (Brisbane), Wayne Carey (Kangaroos) and Gary Ablett (Geelong) well held. On the day itself, the Blues were supreme as they pounded the Cats into submission. Greg Williams would win the Norm Smith Medal for his 32 possessions and 5 goals, to add to his two Brownlow medals and now Premiership Medal. It was a fantastic year to be a Carlton fan. Come season's end, Coach David Parkin went on record to say that to maintain our success changes would be required. Troy Bond, Ben Harrison and James Cook, each having played games in 1995 but not making it for the Grand Final, would be traded (plus some draft picks) in return for Adrian Hickmott, Justin Murphy, Craig Devonport and Ben Sexton. A4 Scrap Book -
Thompson's Foundry Band Inc. (Castlemaine)
Sheet Music, She Is Far From The Land
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Mont De Lancey
Book, James Nunn, A Sailor Boy's Adventures in the Land of the Sun, c1900's
Set in the early 19th century days of sailing and shipwrecks with a young boy as the main protaganist telling of his many adventures in far away lands. It has very strong religious themes.A small tan hardcover children's fiction book - A Sailor Boy's Adventure in the Land of the Sun by James Nunn who was the author of The Realm of the Ice King and Saved from the Wreck. The front cover has the title printed in gold lettering at the top with bands of black lines and leaf outlines. The spine too has the title in gold lettering with black leaves. The frontispiece in black and white depicts a lion attacking a man with hunters in the background. There are a few similar black and white illustrations throughout the book.128pp.fictionSet in the early 19th century days of sailing and shipwrecks with a young boy as the main protaganist telling of his many adventures in far away lands. It has very strong religious themes.religious stories, religious books, religious fiction, adventure stories, adventure fiction, stories for boys -
Mont De Lancey
Book, Odhams Press Ltd, The World's Greatest Paintings - Volumes 1,2,3, c. 1934
This work is published in three volumes containing one hundred fine colour plates of well-known pictures from many lands for the general public to enjoy. In addition to the plates there is a brief account of the life and times of each master represented avoiding all discussion of technical matter as far as possible.Three Volumes of The World's Greatest Paintings - Selected Masterpieces of Famous Art Galleries. Large format blue hardcovers with a decorative embossed front cover with an ancient Greek or Roman head bust at the top. The spine has two sets of gold bands at the top and bottom with the title in gold lettering. The work has one hundred fine colour plates of well know pictures with information about each master. Each book has a brown paper dustjacket with the title at the top in black lettering.non-fictionThis work is published in three volumes containing one hundred fine colour plates of well-known pictures from many lands for the general public to enjoy. In addition to the plates there is a brief account of the life and times of each master represented avoiding all discussion of technical matter as far as possible.art books, art, painters, artists, artworks -
Melbourne Legacy
Newspaper - Article, Far more joy than sorrow, 1959
A newspaper article that mentions the release of WB Russell's book about Stan Savige 'There goes a man' in 1959. It was attached a letter from Gerta Gillies to Legatee Aaron Bettie about the publication of the biography of Stan Savige. Mrs Gillies was the first instructor for girls classes. Legatee Aaron Beattie helped organise many of the early demonstrations. The letter says Mrs Gillies was thrilled to receive a copy of the book. She says: 'How can I convey in words how deeply touched I am at your gift of the book! What wonderful memories it calls up of the Great Man, General Savige. I also realise even he couldn't have made such as marvellous success if he had not been ably backed up by yourself and the men he gathered round him'.A record of the publication of Savige's biography.Newspaper article about the release of Stan Savige's biography.Handwritten on top 'Sun 10/10/1959'gillies, aaron beattie -
The Celtic Club
Book, Bernard Maclaverty, Midwinter break, 2017
A retired couple, Gerry and Stella Gilmore, fly from their home in Scotland to Amsterdam for a long weekend. A holiday to refresh the senses, to do some sightseeing and generally to take stock of what remains of their lives. Their relationship seems safe, easy, familiar - but over the course of the four days we discover the deep uncertainties which exist between them. Gerry, once an architect, is forgetful and set in his ways. Stella is tired of his lifestyle, worried about their marriage and angry at his constant undermining of her religious faith. Things are not helped by memories which have begun to resurface of a troubled time in their native Ireland. As their midwinter break comes to an end, we understand how far apart they are - and can only watch as they struggle to save themselves.p.242.fictionA retired couple, Gerry and Stella Gilmore, fly from their home in Scotland to Amsterdam for a long weekend. A holiday to refresh the senses, to do some sightseeing and generally to take stock of what remains of their lives. Their relationship seems safe, easy, familiar - but over the course of the four days we discover the deep uncertainties which exist between them. Gerry, once an architect, is forgetful and set in his ways. Stella is tired of his lifestyle, worried about their marriage and angry at his constant undermining of her religious faith. Things are not helped by memories which have begun to resurface of a troubled time in their native Ireland. As their midwinter break comes to an end, we understand how far apart they are - and can only watch as they struggle to save themselves.marriage - fiction, irish fiction -
Harcourt Valley Heritage & Tourist Centre
Mulberry Tree Branch, 1874
An unsuccessful attempt was made to set up a silkworm industry at Mt Alexander, to be an occupation for ladies of the district as well as to introduce the silk industry to Victoria. An attempt by women to enter the business world was beaten by difficulties: (1). Road access to the property (2). Heavy frost damage to mulberry plants. (3). Disease of silkworms. (4). Lack of quantity of leaves. (5) drought and rabbits. Experiments proved silk harvested and woven was superior to overseas products, but the venture was defeated by the climate and the surviving trees were relocated to Corowa NSWA relic of the far-sighted venture by the Victorian Ladies Sericulture Co, promoted by the charismatic Mrs Bladen Neill , who was anxious to generate employment opportunities for women..A dead branch from a mulberry tree grown at Sericulture Farm, Mt Alexander, in the early 1870s. This long limb's bark has cracked with age, forming a pattern of brown cracks. Remnants of smaller branch axilla are clearly visible. An inscription on paper is pasted around the branchTyped: "Part of a limb of a mulberry tree from the Sericulture Farm on Mt Alexander which was started by Mrs Bladen-Neill in early 1870s, finally closing in 1878. Mrs Bladen-Neill died in September 1884 at the residence of Dr Barker, Melbourne" "Courtesy of Keith Henderson, Harcourt" -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - Mud Sweat and Snow: Memories of Snowy Workers 1949-1959, Noel Gough, 1994
This book tells the human story of the first decade of building the great Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme, with adventures and anecdotes told by the workers themselves, and illustrated with unusual photographs. Appendices give further information about the project and list the workers named in Snowy records. The author began his 10 years with the Electrical and Mechanical Division at the age of 20. The construction of the Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Scheme is a well-documented part of our nation’s history and a leading example of Australian innovation and ingenuity. As far back as the 1880s, Australians had been considering diverting water from some of Australia’s best-known rivers – the Murray, Murrumbidgee, Snowy and Tumut – to drought-proof parts of NSW and Victoria. It was not until 1944 that Commonwealth and State governments formed a committee to examine the development of water resources in the Snowy Mountains area. As a result of their work, on 7 July 1949, the Commonwealth Parliament passed legislation to establish a Statutory Authority and start construction of the Snowy Scheme. NSW. Construction was completed in 1974 at a total cost of $820 million. On completion, the Scheme consisted of seven power stations, 16 major dams, 80 kilometres of aqueducts and 145 kilometres of interconnected tunnels.non-fictionThis book tells the human story of the first decade of building the great Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme, with adventures and anecdotes told by the workers themselves, and illustrated with unusual photographs. Appendices give further information about the project and list the workers named in Snowy records. The author began his 10 years with the Electrical and Mechanical Division at the age of 20. The construction of the Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Scheme is a well-documented part of our nation’s history and a leading example of Australian innovation and ingenuity. As far back as the 1880s, Australians had been considering diverting water from some of Australia’s best-known rivers – the Murray, Murrumbidgee, Snowy and Tumut – to drought-proof parts of NSW and Victoria. It was not until 1944 that Commonwealth and State governments formed a committee to examine the development of water resources in the Snowy Mountains area. As a result of their work, on 7 July 1949, the Commonwealth Parliament passed legislation to establish a Statutory Authority and start construction of the Snowy Scheme. NSW. Construction was completed in 1974 at a total cost of $820 million. On completion, the Scheme consisted of seven power stations, 16 major dams, 80 kilometres of aqueducts and 145 kilometres of interconnected tunnels.snowy mountains hydro-electric scheme, hydroelectric power plants, snowy mountains -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - Barr's Creek - A Mystery of the Upper Murray, John Murphy, 1998
A collection of stories relating to exploration and mining in the far North East of Victoria.non-fictionA collection of stories relating to exploration and mining in the far North East of Victoria.gold mining, upper murray region, upper murray victoria, upper murray nsw -
Bass Coast Shire Council - Robert Smith Collection
Artwork, other - As far back as Grandfather [Hasta su Abuelo] 1799, Francisco Goya
Spanish 1746 - 1828AquatintTitled in plate. Initialled u.r in plate -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Poster, Yarra Trams, "How far away's your tram?", June 2007
Poster promoting the use of Yarra Tram's tramTracker system using the image of a vinyl record player. Has the details of how to do it by SMS or by a phone call. Produced in June 2007 when the system was relatively new.Demonstrates the marketing of the tramTracker system.Full colour poster printed on an A4 sheet, approx 150gsm paper.trams, tramways, posters, tramtracker, yarra trams