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Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Early Bowling Green and Pavilion
The Bowling Green and Pavilion.|The Tatura Bowling Club was formed in 1904 thanks to the enthusiasm of the Manager of the Bank of Victoria in Tatura, Mr R.J. Luxton, who became the first President. Cr. James Wilson officially opened the Bowling Club on 9 November of that year.|"Mr Luxton threw the "Jack", and Mrs Jas Wilson sent down the first bowl (which, by the way, hit the "Jack")" ...quote from W.H. Bossence history of Tatura.|Extra greens were provided in 1948, and Associates were admitted in 1954 under the Presidency of Mrs H. Beckwith.tatura, buildings, historic, recreations, games, sports, costume, male -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Ticket, "Special Pass", 1950's
Has a strong association with Wayne Kell the SEC Pitman prior to the closure of the SEC Ballarat system.Ticket - from white card (200 gsm) ticket with, printed in black ink - titled "Special Pass". Has number "70" stamped on. Form number "TYE 2-220" in top left hand corner. Has space for the name of the Bearer (issued to Mr. ...), Branch to be written, space for manager to sign with date .../.../19.... and expiry date of pass." Conditions of use printed on rear. Has been made out to W L Kell, Pitman, dated 29/7/68 of the Mid Western Branch. See Reg Item 69 for an unused sample. trams, tramways, secv, special pass, ballarat, provincial tramways -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Tour Notes, Sep. 1974
Victorian Railways "S" circular, number S2038/74 advising of a BTPS excursion from Ballarat to Maryborough on Thursday 26/9/1974 (Melbourne Show Day). Noted that about 20 passengers travelling on the 12.45pm goods from Ballarat to Maryborough and returning on the 4.15pm rail car, a passenger carriage was to be attached to the goods train at the rear, next to the brake van. Also, a bulk ticket would be issued by the Stationmaster at Ballarat and signed by M.W.B. Ronald as Chief Traffic Manager. Issued on 16/9/1974. Printed on quarto size paper.btps, tours, maryborough, special trains -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Certificate, "Electric Tram Driver's Certificate", Jun. 1944
Single sheet of off white paper printed by MMTB titled "Electric Tram Driver's Certificate" and certifying that L. Denmead Inspector has passed the Board's Examination for a Tram Driver. Dated 30/7/1946, given No. 2093, signed by Chas H. Elliot as Instructor and S. M. Richardson as Manager. Signed on the left margin by L.J. Denmead Inspector. Form No. 3/232, dated June 1944. Form has two punch holes along top of form and one small hole in top left hand corner.tramways, trams, drivers, certificates, mmtb, forms -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, "Ballarat tram 'on parade' in Melbourne?", 7/09/1971 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the operation of Ballarat tram No. 36 in Melbourne to promote Ballarat after the closure of the SEC system.Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 7/9/1971 about the possibility of a Ballarat tram running in Melbourne later in the month of September. Pending transport arrangements, it is to run during Tourism week to promote Sovereign Hill, the Begonia Festival and the South Street Competitions. Quotes manager of Sovereign Hill, Mr. Brian Whykes about the arrangements being made. Also notes the application by Davis Bus Lines, (Mr. Stan Davis) for an application to run a shuttle bus services around Ballarat Motels and Sovereign Hill. Image added 20-11-2013.trams, tramways, ballarat trams in melbourne, sovereign hill, davis bus lines, shuttlebus -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Certificate, BTPS Driver's Certificate, mid 1980's
BTPS Tram Drivers Certificate printed on fawn stippled paper with brown ink printing and BTPS Tram loco on left BTM corner. Stamped No. 1 and dated as issued to Driver Gavin Young on 22/12/74. Signed by R.Gilbert Traffic Manager. These certificates were printed in the mid 1980's and backdated to when the driver's passed their exams. On the reverse side there is no printing and it is a white sheet of paper. Note: Used for driver's certificates until the BTPS was renamed to the BTM, then a new type issued. Image of item added 27-11-2016tramways, trams, btps, driver's certificate, g.young -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Form/s, "Monthly Reconciliation of Stock of Tramway Tickets", 1960's
3048.1 - Printed form titled "Monthly Reconciliation of Stock of Tramway Tickets" of the SEC, Electricity Supply Department, Provincial Tramways, on off white paper. Gives value of tickets up to 12c, , scholar and parcel tickets. Has space for branch, as at date, with signatures of Accountant and Office Manager. Form has number TYE - (OP111), with two large holes on left hand side for holding or filing into accounts books. 3048.2 - Photocopy of the same form with fares up to 15c, parcel tickets of 10c. Has a number of marks and figures on the sheet. trams, tramways, tickets, accounting -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Letter/s, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), 12/07/1951 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about Ballarat tramcars in 1950, old tickets and demonstrates letters between the SEC and Wal Jack.Letter from SEC Ballarat Office to Wal Jack on SEC Letterhead, dated 12 July 1951 concerning withdrawn transfer tickets, 2d child's tickets of the 1930's and salmon coloured 4d check tickets. Last paragraph covers the numbering of three trams recently received from the MMTB (38 to 40). Has the initials WGV:PM, signed for T. A. Farr as Manager. Paper has a Daglea Watermark. Contained originally within Reg Item 5623 at the front of this note book. For items see btm5623 loose items list.pdf.trams, tramways, tickets, bogie trams -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Letter/s, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), 19/12/1945 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about Bendigo tramcars in 1945, and demonstrates letters between the SEC and Wal Jack.Letter from SEC Bendigo Office to Wal Jack on SEC Letterhead, dated 19th Dec. 1945, returning particulars of the bogies trams recently purchased from the MMTB, enclosing a photograph of one of the bogies being transported from Melbourne and that the first bogie tram has given satisfactory service over a busy period. Signed by T. H. McNaught as Manager. Has initials GEM/MM on the letter. Contained originally within Reg Item 5623 at the front of this note book. For items see btm5623 loose items list.pdf.trams, tramways, bendigo, bogie trams -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Letter/s, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), 23/07/1952 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about Ballarat tramcars in 1952.Letter, typed on one quarto sheet, from SEC Ballarat Office to Wal Jack on SEC Letterhead, dated 23/7/1952, providing answers to Wal's questions in response to a letter dated 20/7/1952. Questions answered concerned tram 40 and when it entered service, the Gold tram (23) and when and who it was sold to, that trams 13 and 16 are waiting an extensive overhaul and the former Adelaide numbers of the trams purchased from Adelaide in 1937. Has the initials HWL:WM, signed H. W. Linaker as Manager. The paper has a "Satis...? watermark. trams, tramways, tramcars, ballarat, gold tram, 16, 13, 14, 23 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White photograph/s - mounted, early to mid 1920's?
Black and White photograph, mounted onto grey impressed and lined card of 8 men in a doorway a the Essendon or Ascot Vale Power House operated by The North Melbourne and Electric Tramways and Lighting Company. NMETL Has the power station equipment in the background. Photo by "Darge" Photos, 175 Collins St Melbourne, printed on the bottom right hand corner. Mr Murdoch the manager, most likely in the right hand of the top row. Others unknown. May have been taken a the time of the hand over of Essendon Power Station to the SEC / MMTBOne person has been arrowed the expression "ME" written onto the photograph.trams, tramways, power station, personnel, equipment, essendon, nmetl, substation -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, "Hawthorn Tramways Trust - Report and Statement of Accounts, Oct. 1918
Photocopy of Report - 26 foolscap pages - titled "Hawthorn Tramways Trust - Report and Statement of Accounts for Twelve Months ending 30th September 1917" Gives listings of Trust Members and Officers, Construction, Riversdale Road Extension, Wattle Park, Finance, Operation and General matters. Has finance statements, balance sheet and Auditors Report. Includes the Burwood Accident, Arbitration for wages, unions. Appendices includes the Engineers and Manager's Report, Statistics, accounts, funding, auditor reports various charts and maps. Audited by R. Oehr and L. CallawayHas the stamp of the Tramway Museum Society on the rear of the first page.trams, tramways, htt, reports, construction, finances, operations, wattle park, accidents -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, "The Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust - Report and Statement of Accounts, Nov. 1915
Photocopy of Report - 26 foolscap pages - titled "The Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust - Report and Statement of Accounts for Twelve Months ending 30th September 1915". Gives listings of Trust Members and Officers, lines opened, Rollingstock, power supply problems, Finance, Operation and General matters, statistics, finance statements, balance sheet and Auditors Report. Appendices includes the Engineers and Manager's Report, Statistics, accounts, funding, auditor reports and maps. Also covers the electrification of the Kew horse tramways, tourist tickets. Audited by Percy P Cook.Has the stamp of the Tramway Museum Society on the rear of the first page.trams, tramways, pmtt, reports, construction, finances, operations, horse trams, tourist tickets -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of 6 Black & White Photograph/s, c1940
Series of 6 black and white photographs of work in the Nicholson St bus workshops of staff at work. Possibly c1940. .1 - three workers, possibly apprentices working on engine blocks with a supervisor/manager in a suit looking on. .2 - with a crank shaft and other equipment. .3 - motor on a stand with piston rods in the background. .4 - possibly the or "testing" room with a fluid being tested? .5 - An engine part (end block) on a "Central Garage" trolley. .6 - Battery room. All stamped "Sutcliffe Pty Ltd of 94 Elizabeth St Melbourne" with a sequence number on rear.trams, tramways, buses, nicholson st, workshops -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Letter, Parade of RAN personnel through city streets, Thursday 21 October 1943, Oct. 1943
Parade of RAN personnel through city streets, Thursday 21 October 1943 Letter from GJ Dean, Acting Town Clerk, City of Melbourne, describing arrangements for the parade. Dated 9th October 1943. 2 memos from JM Harry, Dist Traffic Supt SS regarding tram arrangements to Mr Bell, Asst Per Way Engineer and Depot Masters. Memo from JM Harry, Dist Traffic Supt SS to Assistant Manager regarding shunting operations. Memos dated 18th & 19th October 1943.Notations written in blue pencil on letter., "City March - Thurs 21/10/43" written in red penciltrams, tramways, events, ymca, st kilda rd, sturt st -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Memorandum, "PCC Agreement", 20/01/1953 12:00:00 AM
Memorandum - carbon copy - two foolscap sheets and one quarto sheet - titled "PCC Agreement", regarding the agreement between the MMTB and Transit Research Corporation of the USA regarding the licence to use PCC Equipment dated and initialled by R. J. Risson Chairman 20/1/1953. Seems to be some dispute over the holding of the licence with the TRC. Meeting attended by the former MMTB Manager (Operations) S. M. Richardson, Mr Bell Junior and Mr. Guice Acting Secretary. Notes Brisbane's work and the economic conditions in Australia at the time.trams, tramways, mmtb, pcc, new trams, agreements -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Memorandum, Australia Day Celebrations - Olympic Park, 22/01/1946 12:00:00 AM
Australia Day Celebrations - Olympic Park Swan St Saturday 26, Sunday 27 & Monday 28 January 1946 Memo from JM Harry, Dist Traffic Supt SS regarding tram arrangements to Depot Masters, Hawthorn & Camberwell. Memo dated 22 January 1946 Letter from Manager to Mr W Darwin regarding the display publicity signs on trams for the event. Letter from City of Melbourne to MMTB dated 11.1.1946 advising that permission had been given for the ANA to conduct a procession, including assembly positions and the route to be taken."Mr Harry for your information" written in pencil top left corner. Numerous notes written in red and black pencil across the lettertrams, tramways, events, festival, australia day, ana -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Timetable/s, "Running Timetable and Locations of Recording Clocks", 1973
Set of timetable information sheets titled "Running Timetable and Locations of Recording Clocks" for various tram routes - signed R. C. Drummond Traffic Manager. Gives running times for sections during various parts of the day, early am, am peak, mid period, pm peak, weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, and evening and the location of Bundy Clocks. .1 - Prahran or St Kilda Beach - North Richmond - August 1973 .2 - ditto .3 - Mont Albert - City - Oct. 1973 .4 - North Balway - Oct. 1973trams, tramways, timetables, schedules, bundy clock, mmtb -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, "A Transdev - Transfield Services Partnership Yarra Trams - The first two years 1999 > 2001", 2001
Report - A4 perfect bound, printed on gloss white paper, 44 pages including card covers, titled "A Transdev - Transfield Services Partnership Yarra Trams - The first two years 1999 > 2001". Gives a list of Board members, list of managers along with photograph, photos of old and new trams, Box Hill extension, vision, customer charter, employees, various projects undertaken, operations - reliability, maintenance, Southbank depot, Preston Workshops, infrastructure works, finance, marketing, sponsorships and the future. Contains a complete listing of Yarra Trams Employees.trams, tramways, yarra trams, transdev, transfield, management, box hill, route 109, employees, lists, preston workshops, southbank depot, maintenance, trackwork -
South Gippsland Shire Council
Document, Framed, Letter of Greeting & Goodwill, 22/12/1990
Framed letter of greeting and goodwill from the Municipality of Georgetown, Tasmania to the South Gippsland Shire to mark the linking of the communities through the introduction of the Bass Strait Catamaran Ferry Services dated 22 December 1990. Signed by Lionel Young, Manager and Cr. Ted Pearce, Warden. George Town Council logo upper left corner. Brown timber frame. Note: Item approved for deaccession August 2023. SGSC will now follow deaccession procedures as outlined in the Arts and Civic Memorabilia Collection Policy - https://www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/downloads/file/2763/arts_and_artefacts_collection_policy_c69. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: NEW DON NO LIABILITY MINUTE BOOK
a, Minute book, 282 pages, green cover, red spine. 'Minute book' written on label on front with New Don N.L. handwritten on label. Record of meetings held between 5th December 1932 to 9 November 1948, handwritten and later typed. Stuck to front page notice from Registrar-General's Office, dated 25th August 1933, Notices of Manager and Office, filed 24/8/1933. b. Inside front cover, 8-page typed record of minute book entries, by Phyllis Toy, 2015, BHS member.business, mining, new don no liability mine, j.a. michelsen chairman of directors, j. trevena mine manager, jorgensen & sons, de gruchy company solicitor -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Newsletter, City of Moorabbin Historical Society Feb 2012, February 2012
The City of Moorabbin Historical Society was formed c 1960 by a group of Moorabbin area residents who were concerned that the history of the area should be preserved. A good response to a call for items related to the historical area of Moorabbin Shire brought donations of a wide variety of artefacts which are now preserved by the current members of CMHS at Box Cottage Museum . Helen Stanley, Secretary of CMHS, began producing a Newsletter for members in April 2007 to provide current information and well researched items of historical interestHelen Stanley has produced a bi-monthly Newsletter, 2007 - 2013, for the members of the City of Moorabbin Historical Society that contains well researched interesting historical items, notification of upcoming events, current advice from Royal Australian Historical Society , Museums Australia Victoria and activities of Local Historical Societies. The Newsletter is an important record of the activities of the CMHS. 6 x A4 paper printed on 1 side Issue 25 of the bi-monthly, City of Moorabbin Historical Society Newsletter produced by Society member and Secretary, Mrs Helen Stanley in February 2012. Notice of meeting February 26th, subscriptions are due, reminder to all members to encourage visitors to ‘sign in’, offer all children the ‘Treasure Hunt Quiz’ cards, and to complete the Volunteer Hours Record Book. Members are asked to help on the monthly Roster for Open Days. Unfortunately Jim Dale, President, found a disposable lighter and water bottle and at the working bee members found a ‘bong’, so Glen Eira Property Manager, Amanda Mills was notified. Thankfully there was no damage to our property. As May 2012 will be the 150th Anniversary of ‘The Moorabbin Roads Board’, Ms Elizabeth Triarico, Glen Eira CC History & Heritage , has requested a CD of photos, which has been sent, and Ms Suzanne Snooks, Arts & Culture Manager Kingston CC, invited CMHS to assist with a Celebration of this event. Helen has given a précis of The William Green Family History which has been given to CMHS Library by Ms Denise McAvoy , a descendant CITY of MOORABBIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY / FEBRUARY 2012 NEWSLETTER city of moorabbin historical society, stanley helen, melbourne, moorabbin, brighton, cheltenham, ormond, bentleigh, market gardeners, pioneers, early settlers, the moorabbin roads board 1862, city of glen eira, city of kingston, moorabbin shire, parish of moorabbin, brighton east, south brighton, bent tommy, green william, convicts, convict ship asia, eyre edward john, mair william -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Administrative record - Memorandum, Derailment of tram at Sturt and Lydiard Street, Jul. 1962
Yields information about the condition of the track at Sturt and Lydiard Sts following derailments of bogie trams and the ensuring correspondence and the views of The Courier., Yields information about the condition of the track at Sturt and Lydiard Sts following derailments of bogie trams and the ensuring correspondence and the views of The Courier.Set of four documents concerning the derailment of tram 35 on 26/6/1952 at the intersection of Sturt and Lydiard Sts. All documents have rounded corners. .1 - Memorandum on SEC paper, light green sheet, dated 18/7/1962 from the Engineer and Manager of the SEC to the Manager Ballarat Branch, regarding the Courier's reports and the Parliamentary report. .2 - Memorandum on a green sheet forwarding Press cuttings and the Work's Superintendent's report re the derailment. .3 - Handwritten report dated 4/7/1962 re the derailment, three sheets on ruled paper, cause of the derailment, works to repair, derailment of 36 at the same location on 3/7 (twice), trackwork issues, track repairs being undertaken and comments re The Courier's reporting. Signed by W. Linaker. May have been the draft pending typing. .4 - Plain sheet with three newspaper clippings - all 4/7/1962 a - "putting off evil day" - questioning the track maintenance as a precursor to closure. Supportive of the trams. b - "Off the Lines" - reporting on the derailment of tram 36 twice that day. c - "Two Tram Derailments" - photo of tram 36, side on view, derailed. trams, tramways, sec, trackwork, derailments, accidents -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, Stanhope Sermons, 1878
This book was owned by F.B. Dicken. Frank and May Dicken moved to Orbost in 1936 where Frank became manager of Pardew Brothers store in Nicholson Street. In 1945, Frank purchased the business and in 1947, formed a partnership with his son, Selwyn. The store was then called F.B. Dicken and Son. The premises are still retained by the Dicken family although the shop business was sold in 1981. (ref. In Times Gone By - Deborah Hall) Richard Weston was the vicar at Burntwood in Staffordshire, England from 1886–1922.A book with a brown cloth cover. Stanhope Sermons - second edition.Inside- To Frank Dicken, in memory of Burntwood days from Vicar Richard Weston 1926sermons dicken-frank weston-richard burntwood religious-literature -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Case Leather for Reading Spectacles
This small, slim case was manufactured to contain reading spectacles in a secure but yet "manageable pocket or purse" environment. It was manufactured to contain reading glasses that would not exceed 12mm in thickness. The product was targeting the "professional" reader ie. accountant, lawyer, business and property managers. Because it was made for a "eyesight" specialist to contain "prescription" reading spectacles the quality had to be of a higher level than cheaper "off the shelf" ones. This case was made and used in the late 1800's and early 1900's.This case, for spectacles, holds a significant position in that it points to a time in history when rural Australian families required to travel long distances to obtain professional "eyesight" treatment which, on the whole, were only available in the capital cities (in this case Melbourne). In the pre 1960's, the greater the distance from capital cities for Australian rural folk to seek professional medical, dental, nose ,eye and throat specialists the greater the time involved resulting in the greater expense. This "isolation" brought about increased costs not experienced by city residences. The quality and durability of this case was a pre-requisite for the Kiewa Valley based resident.This slim spring lid spectacle case has a body of light steel over layered by a fine skin dyed(dark brown) leather coating. The inside, of the case, has a 1mm lip opposite the hinged end (to secure the reading spectacles within the case). The inside is fully covered by a "royal" purple felt (to provide the spectacles with a scratch free enclosure).At the outside base in gold lettering "H.B. BISSELL" underneath "EYESIGHT" underneath "SPECIALIST" underneath "BARKLY st", underneath "FOOTSCRAY"personal effects, spectacles, eye fashion, reading glasses -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Docket, Hyland/ Tramways Sheds, Circa 1887
In 1858 a tramway was constructed to move goods between Warrnambool township and jetty on Lady Bay. It was established on the south side of Merri St in the approximate site of the present railway station. Large stores were also built near where the present rail lines to hold produce. This docket relates to unclaimed goods and range from tent poles, brooms, sugar scythes, lime juice tea, sauce, camp ovens and ale. John Hyland was the manager who was later mayor of Warrnambool. The Warrnambool tramway was an important part of transportation of goods in the 19th century from the port to the township which was over a mile away. White docket with some text printed in black with other sections handwritten in black pen. Dated September 1887. It shows a list of varied items. Signed John Hyland. “Account sales unclaimed goods by J Hyland Sep 1887” is in red pen on the back. warrnambool, warrnambool tramways, john hyland, unclaimed goods, -
Federation University Historical Collection
Poster, Victorian Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (VIOSH), c1996
University of Ballarat is a predecessor institution of Federation University Australia. 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.Poster for Victorian Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (VIOSH) viosh, viosh australia, occupatonal health and safety, victorian institute of occupational safety and health, sign, university of ballarat, poster -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Brass Plate, Mr E Ladner, Circa 1920
Ernest Ladner worked as manager for Saltau & Sons who were produce merchants of Kepler St Warrnambool. he was a keen golfer and fisherman and were often mentioned in the social pages of the town from around 1915 through to the late 1930's. He was involved in the local Chamber of Commerce and the local branch of the ANA with his wife being president in 1928. Ernest and his wife lived at "Glencoe" a substantial property on the corner of Timor and Ryot Streets . He died in 1958.A link to someone who was an active part of the social and business life of the town and as such has social and historical significance.Rectangular small brass plate with name stamped and infilled with black. two screw holes in top corners. Mr E Ladnerwarrnambool, ernest ladner, saltau and sons, chamber of commerce warrnambool -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Cafe Menu, ZILLES COLLECTION: Menu for "The Hideaway" Coffee Lounge and Restaurant, Ballarat
Zilles Printers was begun by Lewis Zilles in the early 1930s. It was in McKenzie Street Ballarat. His son Jeffrey also became a printer - letterpress, offset and screen printer. The business became Zilles Printers/Graphics and was in Armstrong Street and later Bell Street Ballarat. "The Hideaway" was in Sturt Street Ballarat during 1960s-70s. The propriotor was Graeme McKenzie. He was the manager and swimming teacher at the Eureka Pool until it was taken over by the YMCA. He was also on the committee of the Eureka Stockade Memorial Park. Buff coloured thick card with black printzilles printers, graeme mckenzie, the hideaway, coffee lounge and restaurant, sturt street ballarat, eureka pool, eureka stockade memorial park, swimming teacher -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Polychromatic Ornament, 1877 (exact)
Monsieur Charles Auguste Albert Racinet was born in Paris on July 20th, 1825. His job was representative of a group of 19th-century industrial draughtsmen, teachers of technical drawing and factory studio manager. He helped in spreading the most significant design of the decorative arts of the time. Racinet learned his trade from his father. He was trained by neo-classical artists in the ambit of Percier and Fontaine. August Racinet was influenced by the Schinkel tendency and supported by architects such as Hittorf and Voillet-le-Duc.Book. Large red leather cover. Title written in gold on spine. Illustrations (black & white), 100 of chromolithographic plates in gold, silver and colours. Various styles of ancient, oriental and medieval art including the Renaissance, the 17th, and the 18th centuries. Subjects are arranged in historical order. Text translated from the original French. The book includes a table of contents, a list of plates, a classified index and an introduction.A book plate inside front cover with a heading "Ballarat School of Art Library No. R/171. Stamped with "Reference","Education Department" and "Ballarat School of Art Library"art, paintings, textile, designs, decoration and craft, ornaments, ballarat technical art school library, bookplate