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Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley News, Apollo Parkways School may start with 220 pupils, 24/10/1978
In 1978 Apollo Parkways Primary School [AP5184] was in the planning stages. In this article the Principal is named and plans for permanent buildings are discussed. The school opened in 1979.Information about the development of a new school in the Greensborough area.Photocopy of newspaper article,Date written on side.apollo parkways primary school, frank miller -
Greensborough Historical Society
Tea-towel, Greensborough Primary School Gr2062 Centenary tea-towel, 1979c
Created to celebrate the Greensborough Primary School centenary in 1979, this tea-towel is decorated with a sketch of the original school house which is still standing on the site.A piece of memorabilia in mint condition (never used).Linen tea-towel, bright blue with sketch of Greensborough Primary School in black. Greensborough Centenary stencilled on item.greensborough primary school centenary, tea-towels -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Scales - Grocers, Merchants, Kitchen
W & T Avery England commenced in 1818 and the company continued until 1979. The scales were used to measure the weight of goods from or at a store. A balance scale used by a resident in the Kiewa Valley eg. a merchant or grocerBrass coloured metal scales with removable, rectangular, flat tray and three weights.There is a central balance indicator.Printed on the front: "Sole Agents / W & T Avery ' (Australia) Pty Ltd" Embossed on the top - left hand side "Avery" and Right hand side "To Weigh 2 lb" "These cale and the weight / dupplied for use fortheith / illegible.. Office purposes"w & t avery, scale and weights, household, grocer -
Expression Australia
Book, The Adult Deaf Society of Victoria Needs Determination Study
A study into whether the property of The Adult Deaf Society of Victoria at Jolimont meets the needs of the Deaf community. Prepared by Civil and Civic Pty.Ltd. May 1979 Spiral bound, 29.5cmHx21cmW, 92 pagesthe adult deaf society of victoria, jolimont property, civil and civic pty.ltd. -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Label, Cramond & Dickson, Early 20th century
The Cramond and Dickson Store was a major one in Warrnambool operating from 1856 to 1973. Both John Glass Cramond and James Dickson , the original firm partners were prominent in community affairs in Warrnambool. These labels are important ones because the Cramond and Dickson store was major one on the corner of Liebig and Timor Streets, Warrnambool. We have several articles emanating from this department store. .1,.2, .3 black paper rectangular adhesive label with white text in varied fonts and a space for writing. The reverse indicates that it has been removed from another piece of paper. .4,.5,.5.1 Cream rectangular adhesive labels with gold coloured text and a decorative border. .5 has a tear on the lower edge . .5.1 has a piece of 'blu tack' on the reverse. .6,.7 White rectangular card with dark blue text and a decorative border. .8 Cream rectangular label with dark blue text and a decorative border. It is discoloured..1,.2,.3 From Cramond & Dickson GENERAL DRAPERY GLOVES HOSIERY MILLINERY MANTLES UNDERCLOTHING MEN'S OUTFITTING WARRNAMBOOL .4,.5,.5.1 C&D Reliable Footwear. Description --------- Size --- Last--- No. .6,.7 MANUFACTURED EXPRESSELY FOR CRAMOND AND DICKSON WARRNAMBOOL Size....... Qual..... .8 FROM Cramond and Dickson Outfitters, General Drapers, Importers &c ,WARRNAMBOOL A pencilled mark is C c1900 . cramond and dickson store, drapers., men's outfitters., mantles, underclothing -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Charles Partington [Heywood], 1856_
Photograph of Charles Partington probably taken in England before his departure (in 1856) for Melbourne. Charles Partington and family came to Melbourne in the 1857 and moved to Greensborough where they farmed along the Plenty River. Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.charles partington -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Administrative record - Truscott collection: grocer's day book
Anthony Truscott (1856 -1913) was born in Cornwall. He established a grocery store in Havilah St., Long gully and shortly before his death he handed the business to his so Anthony.Grocer's daybook. The book has a red cover and brown spine. It has 514 pages, used by the storekeeper to record the purchases made by customers. The book covers the years from 1906 to 1912."Ledger" on the spinegrocer, ledger, truscott -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Property Binder, 1391 Main Road, Eltham
Brochure, collected May 1979, The Eltham Barrel: History, menu information, Sunday lunch family day (from collection of Peter and Diana Bassett-Smith).main road, eltham, businesses, eltham barrel -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Eltham Community Centre
One of a set of display images thought to be produced by the Shire of Eltham c.1979-1987. Interior of Eltham Community Centre which opened in April 1978.Illustrative of services provided by former Shire of ElthamColour photograph 20 x 29 cm mounted on green-painted chipboard 28 x 35.5 cm (string on back for hanging)Title printed on label adhered to board below photograph (replaced June 2017)eltham community centre -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, North Riding Living & Learning Centre
One of a set of display images thought to be produced by the Shire of Eltham c.1979-1987. The North Riding Living and Learning Centre was located in Panton Hill.Illustrative of services provided by former Shire of ElthamColour photograph 20 x 29 cm mounted on green-painted chipboard 28 x 35.5 cm (string on back for hanging)Title printed on label adhered to board below photograph (replaced June 2017)living and learning centre, panton hill -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park
Photograph, Nightingale/Thompson Collection, c 1906
Albert John (Jack) Bedggood son of Samuel John Bedggood and Esther Ruth Thompson. Jack born 1903 Box Hill, died 1979 HeidelbergThompson collectionPhotograph on cream card of blonde boy in velvet suit with lace collarMaker's mark: Melbourne Melbourne on front Back inscription: Jack Bedggood when a child Esthers second son our nephewthompson collection, nightingale, bedggood -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (Item) - F/Rf-4C/D/E Crew Chief'S Handbook
Description: 70 pages. Published by RAAF. Published 1/6/1979. AAP 7211.001-1CL. Pilatus Porter Pilot's Checklist Level of Importance: World. -
National Wool Museum
Book, Staple Length and Staple Strength of Greasy Wool: measurement and effects on worsted processing
Proceedings of a seminar on "Staple Length and Staple Strength of Greasy Wool: measurement and effects on worsted processing"; CSIRO Division of Textile Physics, 1979 (1986 reprint).wool marketing wool - chemistry, wool staple - measurement, wool staple - strength, wool marketing, wool - chemistry -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
Jacket, Service Dress, Australian Defence Industries, 1990
Jacket worn by Brendan Honey when performing the duties of a Petty Officer Radio Supervisor in the Royal Australian Navy from Oct 1979 to Oct 2000Jacket Double Breasted Service Dress Navy Blue with gold embroided insignia, [Radio Operator Petty Officer] on right upper arm; gold embroided rank insignia [Petty Officer] above three gold embroided chevrons indicating 12 years service on the left upper arm; shoulder flashes with gold embroided word, "Australia" on both shoulders. 8 gold button with embossed Australian Navy Emblem and the word "Australia" in parallel columns of 4. Size 99R (Regular fit) with 2 small gold button with embossed Australian Navy Emblem and the word "Australia" the cuff of each arm.Manufacturer's identification label on inside right breast.Manufacturers label measuring 4mm x 8mm showing company logo ADA / 1990 / arrow pointed up /NSN:8405-66-132-2314 / 70% 30% Wool Poly / size 99R / match / trouser size 89R / No / Name / Dry Clean Only / Made in Australia/ owner's name written in black by a laundry marking penjacket, navy, jacket service dress, jacket petty office radio supervisor -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper, Valda Arrowsmith OAM Obituary, 13/02/2025
Three obituaries for Valda Arrowsmith OAM from The Age Feb 13, 18 and 19 20253 newspaper clippingsnon-fictionThree obituaries for Valda Arrowsmith OAM from The Age Feb 13, 18 and 19 2025arrowsmith valda oam, whitehorse historical society, city of nunawading -
Federation University Historical Collection
Pamphlet - Graduate Diploma in Occupational Hazard Management, Pamphlets for Occupational Hazard Management Course 1980s, 1980s
Ballarat College of Advanced Education is a predecessor of Federation University . 1 Yellow cover pamphlet with BCAE logo for Graduate Diploma in Occupational Hazard Management 1979 . 2 Yellow cover Pamphlet with photograph of man in hard hat 1983 . 3 Yellow cover Pamphlet with image of an occupational hazards diagram 1985 .4 White pamphlet with two tone yellow checkerboard pattern on the front 1988.4 has bluetack marks ballarat college of advanced education, graduate diploma, occupational hazard management, jackie cartledge, sharon van den brule, denis else, peter ryan, d. viner -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Handbook, Interdenominational Prayers and Forms of Service
A hard cover printed handbook compiled by the Chaplains of the Royal Australian Navy. The cover is coloured blue and is inscribed with black lettering. This publication contains a series of prayers, and short services for use on Naval occasions when personnel of mixed denominations are to be present. The handbook is authorised by the Department of Defence (Navy Office) Canberra, ACT and is dated July 1979.The front cover is inscribed with the RAN Chaplains insignia, below which is the following title "ABR 5078 INTERDENOMINATIONAL PRAYERS AND FORMS OF SERVICE".department of defence, military, ran, royal australian navy, church, chaplain, church parade, church service -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)
Timber Trophy: PTC St Georges Dragons v Alberts Knights
Timber trophy shaped as a shield on a timber stand. Across the top of the shield is written 'St.George's Dragons vs Albert's Knights. In the centre is a set of cricket stumps and a cricket bat and around the outside are six silver shields engraved with details of each year's winners. Four are completed with 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981; two shields are blank. preston technical college, trophy, cricket competition, nmit -
Melbourne Legacy
Book - Minutes, Footscray Sunshine Melbourne, 27/10/1965-28/2/1973
Complete record of the Footscray/Sunshine Branch meetings between the dates mentioned. Also handwritten roll call of Legatees 1965-1973 at back.Describes and itemises the activities and work of a typical Melbourne Legacy Branch in the 1960s and 1970s.Dark blue hardcovered foolscap book, tan spine and corners, initial minutes written in blue ink, typed minutes glued or stapled to the lined book pages. Includes a newspaper cutting from The Mail, Wed., Sept.12, 1979 recording the establishment of the Footscray Legacy Branch originally reported in The Mail 17/9/59.On spine in gold on red “Faint Paged Collins 4393” Front cover: red metal tape “Footscray.Sunshine.Legacy”minutes, activities, branch -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Bridal party - Ellison
Black and white photograph of a bride and three of her bridesmaids. from left Rosemary Ellison (sister) 'Ro", Lorraine Sharpe, Carol Krane and the bride Merryn Gerrard nee Ellison. June 13th, 1979. The photo is in a white folder. Leo H. Hughes 7, High Street Eaglehawk, photographer. Aileen and John Ellison Collection.ellison, marriage, 1970 -
Northern District School of Nursing. Managed by Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Personal memoir from Meg Irwin
The Northern District School of Nursing opened in 1950 in to address the issues around nurse recruitment, training and education that had previously been hospital based. The residential school was to provide theoretical and in-house education and practical training over three years. The students would also receive practical hands-on training in the wards of associated hospitals. The Northern District School of Nursing operated from Lister House, Rowan Street, Bendigo. It was the first independent school of nursing in Victoria and continued until it closed in 1989. The book "The First of its Kind" was published in 2015. Printed in Bendigo by "Bendigo Modern Press". Memories compiled by Peter Rosewall; who attended the last NDSN school PTS 108 between 1986 - 89.Three-page outline of the life of a student nurse in 1979, School 94. The pages include information about where she came from - Swan Hill and how classes were organized. There is a section about travelling to and from Bendigo, the uniform, rules and regulations and learning to be a nurse, studying and what it was like to be a country person in the new situation.Three pages of typed informationnursing, at lister house., student nurses, ndsn -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Legal record, Victorian Government, "Act of Parliament", 1974 to 1981
Set of four Acts of the Victorian Parliament to vary the borrowing powers of the MMTB. Printed on special size paper. .1 - No. 8619 - 10/12/1974 .2 - No. 8992 - 10/5/1977 .3 - No. 9598 - 24/11/1981 .4 - No. 9307 - 11/12/1979 Each Act increased the amount that the Board could borrow.trams, tramways, mmtb, acts of parliament, finances -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Booklet - Leaflet, 1956
The re-drafting of the constitution set out by the British Mission to Seamen coincides with the centenary of establishment of the 1856 Mission in London. This pamphlet appears to have been received by someone who was offered a Life membership in 1957.6 pages of text pamphlet outlining a brief history and outcome of a Special meeting of members at Buckingham Palace gardens 16th May 1956, that is a redesigned Constitution of the Mission to Seamen. Designed to include non-British based Mission representatives. Blue print on white paper throughout with Mission flag at head of first page.in handwriting top edge in blue ink : " Rev'd with letter re Life Membership / May 1957constitutions, mission to seamen, london, the flying angel mission -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Anderson Family, 1906
Wilhelmena, Born 07/08/1856 on ship from Scotland. Daughter of Robert and Margaret Anderson. Married James Young. Was the first Sewing Mistress at Phillip Island School. Died 20/09/1938.Wilhelmena aged 50, 1906. A fine looking woman wearing glasses, dressed in black.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, wilhelmena young nee anderson, phillip island, black & white photograph, mrs emma anderson jacobs -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Saucer - Mac's Hotel, Portland, n.d
Used in Macs Hotel. Macs Hotel is located on Bentinck Street in Portland. It opened in 1856 and was where survivors from the wreck of the Admella were brought after their ordeal. Macs Hotel is still running today.White saucer with black and white logo inside edge.Front: Base: Guaranteed/Royal/Stafford/English Bone China/Made in England (black transfer) Back: Top: Macs Hotel/Portland (inside edge)macs hotel, saucer, dining, restaurant, portland, admella -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Newsletter, Newsletter, No. 185 March 2009
Contents: • Next meeting, guest speaker; Marguerite Marshall: Nillumbik Now and Then • Annual General Meeting • Nillumbik Now and Then • ‘Black Saturday’ Bushfires • Celebrating Nillumbik Women • The Eltham Report 1856 • Other News The Shire of Eltham Historical Society was formed in October 1967. The first newsletter of the Society was issued May 1978 and has been published continuously ever since on a bi-monthly basis. With the cessation of the Shire of Eltham in late 1994, the Society's name was revised to Eltham District Historical Society and this name first appeared with issue No. 103, July 1995. The collection of the Society's newsletters provides a valuable resource on the history of the Society's activities, office bearers and committee members, guest speakers and subjects of historical interest pertinent to the former Shire of Eltham and the Eltham District.A4 photocopied newsletter distributed to membersnewsletter, eltham district historical society, shire of eltham historical society -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Liz Pidgeon, Tour of St Katherine's Anglican Church and cemetery, St Helena, 27 October 2014, 27 October 2014
Grave of St Helena pioneers Katherine Rose Beale born 27th May 1785 died 5th August 1856 and Anthony Beale born 3rd Nov 1790, died 4th Sept 1865. Born Digitalst katherine's church, st helena, cemetery -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document - Folder, James Wilson, Wilson Family, 1958
Compiled by the late James Wilson. copied by Lurline Knee. Includes Wilson family history 1879. Tatura and District records from 1856 on wards towns people. History of early settlers and business owners.Clear plastic black back. Sheets in plastic sleeves. 8 pages. Duplicate copieswilson family, tatura early settlers -
Unions Ballarat
The Phoenix Foundry : Locomotive builders of Ballarat, Butrims, Robert et al, 2013
The story of the Phoenix Foundry in Ballarat that commenced business in 1856 manufacturing mining machinery. The company started to make locomotives in 1870 but ceased business in 1905 when the Victorian Railways began to make their own trains.Relevant to the history of public transportation, social customs and manufacturing in Ballarat and Victoria.Paper; book. Front cover: red background; sepia picture of a locomotive with men and a child; Phoenix logo; white and black text.Front cover: title and authors' names.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, phoenix foundry, manufacturing, public transport, locomotives, trains, mining - equipment, employment -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Photograph, Pt Fairy Hospital looking east 1890, 1890
The land for this building was granted to the Benevolent Society by James Atkinson in 1850. Tenders were called for a new "Benevolent Asylum" in 1855, the foundation stone having been laid and by 1856 the first part of the Hospital was completedBlack and white photograph New addition to the hospital with i’ts bay windows. 5 women and two men posed to the sidehospital, health service, nurses, bay window