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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - WES HARRY COLLECTION: FAMILY GROUP
Sepia toned photograph of a group of people posed in front of a weatherboard dwelling. The group consists of two young women and a smaller child dressed in dark coloured clothing with pinafores over the top., there are also two older males and two younger. Two of the males are in uniform, an one is carrying a trumpet. The house is situated between two brick buildings and is touching them on either side.R. Dermer Smith, Bull Street Sandhurst (No.3540)person, group, family portrait, family group, band members -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - PMHPS Meeting, Martin Pash & "Dugga" Beazley, Glen Stuart, 17 Apr 2000
Recording of PMHPS Meeting on 17.04.2000. Recording done by Glen Stuart at Port Town Hall. Speakers were Martin Pash and "Dugga" Beazley regarding the sinking of the "Centaur" hospital ship in 1943. Martin's life as the child of a fish monger in Bay St; merchant seman: wharfie; carriage service (truck); survivor of the "Centaur"; traveller; cruise ships. Recording duration 44.06transport - shipping, war - world war ii, domestic life, centaur, leonard george 'dugga' beazley, martin pash -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: HUNTERS GENERAL STORE
Photograph of a brick building with a part iron roof. The sign 'Hunters General Store' is painted on the front of the building, there is a veranda with wooden posts on the right hand side . Above the veranda there is a faded painted sign with the words 'Serpentine Store' Just visible. In front of that and to the left there is a water tank. There are four women, five men and a child posing in front of the building, all are in casual clothes.buildings, commercial, general store, hunters general store, serpentine store -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Drawing - NORMAN PENROSE COLLECTION: TICKET WRITING
Artwork. Norman Penrose collection: a drawing of two deer, enlarged from a wood-cut. 'A General History of Quadrupeds.' 1790 printed under the drawing of the deer. Drawing is 7.5cmH x 13cmW on a larger piece of cardboard. Cutting of 7 Australian Butterflies. Coloured picture of furniture, a child's toy and a colourful advertisement of showcard and ticket writing. Also another cutting of Danger Days.drawing, wood-cut, norman penrose collection, artwork, butterflies, ticket writing -
Deaf Children Australia
Book, Registry of inmates
As children were admitted to Victorian Deaf and Dumb Institution, The Victorian School for Deaf Children and Deaf Children Australia, their details were recorded and they were given a registration number. Information included Medical Information.The Registers document where children came from, their family details and medical information, all relating to the time they were admitted and reflect the society of the time.Brown leather bound book with heavy brown leather on top and bottom edges of cover, brown leather with decorative stitch in three parts over spine. Contains specially printed pages with handwritten entries, 2 pages per child. Contains register of pupils of the Victorian Deaf and Dumb Institution from 1861 to 1889. Admission numbers (?) from 1 to 286Front cover: "VICTORIAN/DEAF & DUMB INSTITUTION/REGISTRY OF INMATES/1862" in gold lettering with decoration on red leather. Spine: "REGISTRY/1862"deaf children australia, deaf education, student register, register of pupils, registry of inmates -
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History
Blade, Laryngoscope, Macintosh, circa 1943
"First described by professor R. R. Macintosh in the Lancet of February 13th, 1943, this design is now the acknowledged leader throughout the world." (PENLON, 1969) Reference: PENLON. 1969. Anaesthetic Equipment - Longworth Scientific Instrument Company LTD. Abingdon, Berkshire, England. January 1969.Macintosh semi curved blade designed in a child size, with a light bulb attached to the blade and a hinge attached to the back side of the base. Several scratches and deep hit marks over its surface caused by its previous use. This piece also has visible old dust spots and stains. Its contact stud is in a well condition and does not has any inscriptions. macintosh, blade, paediatrics, light bulb -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Clothing - Costume and Accessories, c1912
Child's Pinafore dress with long sleeves. A tight cuff fastened with a button. Square yolk. Pleated Bodice which is long. Full pleated skirt. Opened right up the back buttoned and hooked. Belonged to Irene Crowley who passed away c1914 aged 3 or 4. Her mother kept this frock and the family found it after she had passed away. stawell clothing material -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Envelope, 1990
The Nunawading Council produced commemorative first Day Covers for Australia Day showing First Date of Issue stamp during the years 1981-1992First Day cover with 41 cent stamp at upper right corner. Postmarked, 'Nunawading Vic. Aust. 3131 26 Jan 1990'. Envelope decorated with child's representation of Australian fauna. At left, logo, and 'Join in the free fun Nunawading Australia Day Family Festival Friday 26 January 1990' Envelope numbered 92.|See Other Information for back of envelopeMunicipal Offices Nunawading Vic 3131philately, date stamps, civic mementoes, souvenirs -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Postcard, River Yarra near Macauleys' Boathouse Kew
Sepia postcard of the Zig-zaf Bridge joining Yarra Bend and Studley Park. In the foreground is a rowboat in which a man is standing, behind whom are two women in hats and a young child. The man appears to be pushing the boat away from the Bank. In the distance is the wooden Zig-Zag Bridge, constructed in the 1870s to link the Yarra Bend and Kew Lunatic Asylums. [Destroyed by flood, 1929.]Obverse: "River Yarra near Macauleys' Boathouse Kew". Reverse: "Zig Zag Bridge / Gift from L Bennett 1980 / Bridge between Old Asylum & new Mental Hosp. / Kew side"zig-zag bridge -- kew (vic.), bridges -- river yarra, bridges -- kew (vic.) -
Brighton Historical Society
Headwear - Bonnet, Late 19th Century
A cotton bonnet belonging to the family of George Ward Cole’s in the late 1800s. George Ward Cole was an early member of the Victorian Parliament and the family featured prominently in Melbourne Society in their time. They established a substantial home known as “St Ninians” at 10 Miller Street in 1841. The family reportedly entertained Melbourne’s first Royal visitor the Duke Of Edinburgh, Queen Victoria’s second son, at St Ninians in 1867. In later years St Ninians was subsequently subdivided and later demolished. A hand sewn ivory cotton, embroidery anglaise child’s bonnet from the late 1800s. The bonnet fabric design combines features a combination of narrow pin tucking and embroidered flowers on a vine. The bonnet edge is finished with a double-layered delicate gathered lace ruffle around all the edges. The bonnet secures under the chin with a delicate tie made of a similar but plain fabric.george ward cole, st ninians, late 1800s, bonnet, margaret morrison ward cole, agnes bruce ward cole, thomas anne ward cole, brighton -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Registration of Birth form, 1872
A large lot of papers, including this and many other birth and death registration forms, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works. Donald Clark Collection. Handwritten draft on blue paper for a Registration of Birth form held elsewhere in THA collection, catalogued as THA-2019.0835 Partial summary of contents: Child's name: Ada Ruth Daws Date of Birth: 1st March, 1872 Place of birth: Llanelly Father: Charles Pearson Daws Mother: Jane Daws (nee Drothy) Very poor condition, extremely pest damaged. -
Kilmore Historical Society
Footwear - Pair Child's black leather boots, Child's black leather boots
Pair Child's 6 button black leather boots. Round worn makers mark on polished leather sole. Nailed leather heel. Decorative machine stitching and punching over toe puff. Tan leather interface on stitched eyelet holes. Inner lining white material. Inner sole white leather. Stiff supports under toe and heel leatherWorn stamped makers mark on sole. Size 1 stamped on sole instep -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - T C WATTS & SON COLLECTION: 87 STERNBERG STREET, BENDIGO, 1929
John Leonard Court (1899-1976) was an insurance agent. His parents were John Leonard Court, who was killed in 1916 after being thrown from a cart, and Mary Edith Pitt. John Jnr married Amy Somerville in 1924.Black and white photograph mounted on rectangular grey board. House, brick and rough cast, corrugated iron roof, porch, adult and child on porch, two chimneys, verandah on side of house, woven wire fence. Written on back of photoboard ' J. Court, Sternberg Street, £1300 sewered' House is at 87 Sternberg Street Bendigo, 2012 photo of house site attached.Frank A. Jeffree, Bendigoplace, building, residential, previous register no. ''mp14'' part of a collection of photographs used by estate agent t.c. watts and son -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Legal record - Ledger, Shire of Warrnambool Engineer's Correspondence, Circa 1935
This ledger contains outward correspondence from the Shire of Warrnambool, Engineer from the period November 1935 to September 1937. It covers matters such as bridges, roads noxious weeds, drainage. It contains areas such as Wangoom Nirranda, Childers Cove, Hopkins Falls, Panmure and local names such as Jenkins, Holloway, Delaney, Davidson, Digby, Bennett, Kruger, McDowall. This collection of letters provides a very good overview of issues and work covered in the period 1935-1937.Grey card cover with dark green binding. Alphabetical index at the front . Following pages are light pink paper and numbered 1-500, two to a page. Label inside front cover Arnall & Jackson, printers lithographers, bookbinders, publishers, Manufacturing Stationers, 428 Collins St Melbourne. Repeat Order No B 87970 ledger engineer's correspondence, 1935 -1937, shire of warrnambool, warrnambool -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newsletter, Greenhills and North Greensborough Progress Association, Community News: official journal of the Greenhills and Nth. Greensborough Progress Association. 26th February, 1974. Edition No. 1/74, 28/02/1974
This edition includes a report on the Progress Association's February 1974 meeting, Councillor's report, Sporting facilities in Diamond Valley, Ian Bennet, Mr. Poulter's report on child care, From the Council Chamber, Poisonous plants and trees. Supplement to February 1974 "Community News" Join in the fun of the fair at... The 1974 Diamond Ck. town fair.Newsletter, 16 p., illus.greenhills and north greensborough progress association, greenhills -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Cherel Sartori, Kell's Cottage by Cherel Sartori, 1917o
Story of Kell's Cottage, built 1917, at 112 Henry Street Greensborough by William Mitchell on the 60 acre dairy farm owned by Ethel and Walter Kell. This account was written by Cherel Sartori (who owned the house from 1990-2000), following a visit by Claude Amiet who lived in the house as a child in the early 20th century.12 p., text and sepia and col. photographskell's cottage, claude amiet, cherel sartori -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Baby's Bonnet
This bonnet could have been part of a Christening outfit which matches the same style of "KVHS 0235" The quality of the garment and the fashion style it represents is both historical, and is of the fashion in that era. It has Christian religious implications and values of the time frame of regional life in the early 1900s. It is hand made possibly by the mother of the child being christened. The bonnet was probably worn at a christening in one of the Kiewa Valley churches (denomination unknown). The importance of the event to family and friends is shown by the quality of the garment. These style Christening items were often worn buy several children of the one family , both boys and girls. Other items that match this outfit are KVHS 0235. White crocheted baby's bonnet threaded with white ribbon. (Possibly for christening.) infant. baby. bonnet. crochet. christening. -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Neighbourhood children, Poolman Street, Jack GOULD, c. 1947
Each child was given a copy. Back row L - R - Graeme McKENZIE; Mac CATON; Kevin IRETON. & Roger GOULD. Second row L - R -Elma DIMOLINE; Norma IRETON; ? BARNETT; Judith McKENZIE; ? BARNETT; Dianne CATON; Julie Ann CURTIN. Front row L - R - ? ; Ian GOULD; ? ; ? ; Jim POWER. A4 lasercopy of small photograph taken around 1947 by Jack GOULD, of neighbourhood children in front of his house at 2 Poolman Street; twelve seated, four boys standingchildren, jack gould, graeme mckenzie, mac caton, kevin ireton, roger gould, elma dimoline, norma ireton, barnett, judith mckenzie, danne caton, julie ann curtin, ian gould, jim power -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Port Melbourne City Librarian, Liardet Street, c.1983
Port Melbourne City Librarian, Wendy Morris & unknown child in front of Christmas 1983 display. The display was made by donor, Jay MILLER, a newly qualified, part-time librarian at Port Melbourne City Library from 1983 - 1984. The library was then situated next to the old Fire Station on the site where Coles is now located. Photograph of Port Melbourne City Librarian in front of Christmas display.jay miller, port melbourne library, coles, fire station, wendy morris -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - high chair, not known
Child's high chair. First used 1922 by Edith Mottram (nee Smith).Passed on to Cecil Wilfred Smith (brother of Edith) who migrated to Australia in 1927 and used by children Frederick and Victor. Used by Frederick's children Karen (b 1979) and Robert (b 1959). Used by Karen's children Thomas (b1988) and Emma (b 1991)Wooden painted blue high chair. Also converts to low chair - four wheels on feet for easy movement. First used in 1922. Laminex tray top added in 1959.furniture, domestic-nursery -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Booklet, The Flying Dogtor Booklet, 1963
This is an illustrated booklet which presents a concept proposal for 'The Flying Dogtor' television programme - described as a new kind of comic strip for television, with animal characters from the Australian bush. The hero is the great Dogtor Dane and the crafty villain is Carson Carpetbag. Two child psychologists were consulted. At the back of the booklet, sketches were inserted (item D256).The Flying Dogtor" series was broadcast on Australian Television Network (later becoming the Seven Network) between February and April 1964 (see item D254 for schedule).Typewritten, illustrated, printed and bound in a cardboard folder with a TV shaped cut out. 9 pages.Doodles on front cover.the flying dogtor, robin boyd, crawford productions -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Harmony Vale Homestead
This photograph of 'Harmony Vale' homestead was taken by Daisy Rowse c1917. It is a copy of the original. 'Harmony Vale' was the home built c1860 by early settler Jabez Richardson and his wife Sarah Ann. Jabez Richardson arrived in 1855 with the Child and Jeeves families. The building and barn stood until 1933. The name Harmony Vale was given to the early settlement.Black and white photograph with the roof of a house in centre surrounded by trees. harmony vale, daisy rowse, jabez richardson, richardson, homestead -
Melbourne Legacy
Postcard
The postcard has a drawing of a traditional landscape of The Netherlands represented by a lake, house with mills, a boat and a child dressed in a colourful, traditional costume. The handwriten text is a letter home and describes the writer Peter's visit with his cousin. Other items addressed to Mrs Elsum are in the archive (see 00180 a postcard from 1915). The connection to Legacy is not known.This postcard has a historical significance for the family involved and remind them the time when Peter was at Holland. Postcard with a drawing of the Netherlands.Handwritten text in blue pen: "10-10-80, Hello There, greetings from Holland. Spending a couple of days with my cousin & his wife at Leiden, which is very old city with narrow cobble stone streets. Last night Paul & I did a 'pub crawl' on bikes which was good fun. Everyone rides bikes here, they even have part of the road reserved for them! All are well at Takerton, [?], send their best wishes & thanks for your gifts. Mum is writing to you. Thanks for keeping my girl company. See you soon. Love. Peter. Addressed to: Mr & Mrs John Elsum, 52 Davey Street, Mordialloc Vic 3195, Australia." Printed on postcard: gebr.spanjersberg / Rotterdam - antwerpen / Cobas y Cia. Barna. Printed in Spain / [Symbol] 7013 [Air mail stamp] LUCHPOST PAR AVION / P 4579 / PTT / [Postage Stamp] JULIANA NEDERLAND REGINA 55csouvenir, postcard -
Vision Australia
Plaque - Object, John Wilson award - Lindsey, 1980
From 1979, the John Wilson Award was awarded to individuals who made a significant difference to the lives of those around them. In 1980, it was presented to Sister Elizabeth Lindsay, who cared for children in the RVIB from 1935 until 1945 as the first Matron of the RVIB nursery, and her guardianship of one particular child, whom she took in and cared for.1 wooden block with two metal insertsAssociation for the Blind The Guiding Light John Wilson Award for sustained devotion and personal contribution to the blind Presented to Elizabeth Inez Lindsey 10th October 1980association for the blind, sister elizabeth lindsey -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Equipment - Children's Wooden Skis and Stocks, 1950s
These child's skis which were made by Tyrolia. The Tyrolia company was founded in the state of Vienna in 1847 as Wiener Metallwaren-, Schnallen- und Maschinen- Fabrik GmbH. Tyrolia produced a variety of products out of metal and timber but didn't enter the binding business until 1949. They are accompanied by a set of bamboo stocks which have leather straps.This item is significant because it demonstrates developments is ski technology. A set of wooden skis which were originally painted white and a pair of bamboo stocks with leather straps.tyrolia, children's skis, bamboo ski stocks -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Junior legatee outing, Government House Christmas Party 1944, 1944
For many years Legacy was invited to bring junior legatees to Government House for for an enjoyable Legacy Christmas party. There were entertainers, carousels and often a train ride. And the joy of a Christmas present for each child. This photo shows a toddler enjoying a slide with her mother's help. It is from 1944 and was part of a photo album of many photos from the 1940s.An important photographic record of the work of Legacy in the 1940s.Black and white photo of a girl on a slide at Government House, part of a photo album with blue leather look back and front cover. One of 20 pages with black and white photos attached to the majority of both sides of the pages.junior legatees, christmas, junior legatee outing -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Junior legatee outing, Government House Christmas Party 1945, 1945
For many years Legacy was invited to bring junior legatees to Government House for for an enjoyable Legacy Christmas party. There were entertainers, carousels and often a train ride. And the joy of a Christmas present for each child. This photo shows a legatee at a microphone alongside two children. It is from 1945 and was part of a photo album of many photos from the 1940s.An important photographic record of the work of Legacy in the 1940s.Black and white photo of a legatee at a microphone with two children at Government House, part of a photo album with blue leather look back and front cover. One of 20 pages with black and white photos attached to the majority of both sides of the pages.junior legatees, christmas, junior legatee outing -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Junior legatee outing, Government House Christmas Party 1945, 1945
For many years Legacy was invited to bring junior legatees to Government House for for an enjoyable Legacy Christmas party. There were entertainers, carousels and often a train ride. And the joy of a Christmas present for each child. This photo shows three junior legatees eating ice cream. It is from 1945 and was part of a photo album of many photos from the 1940s.An important photographic record of the work of Legacy in the 1940s.Black and white photo of three children eating ice cream at Government House, part of a photo album with blue leather look back and front cover. One of 20 pages with black and white photos attached to the majority of both sides of the pages.junior legatees, christmas, junior legatee outing -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Junior legatee outing, Government House Christmas Party 1945, 1945
For many years Legacy was invited to bring junior legatees to Government House for for an enjoyable Legacy Christmas party. There were entertainers, carousels and often a train ride. And the joy of a Christmas present for each child. This photo shows a group of children surrounding an entertainer with a ventriloquist's mannequin. It is from 1945 and was part of a photo album of many photos from the 1940s.An important photographic record of the work of Legacy in the 1940s.Black and white photo of children surrounding an entertainer with a mannequin at Government House, part of a photo album with blue leather look back and front cover. One of 20 pages with black and white photos attached to the majority of both sides of the pages.junior legatees, christmas, junior legatee outing -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, Ballarat Tramway Museum (BTM), BTPS 20c, 1975
Demonstrates the Museum's ticketing systems and ongoing production of tickets.Block of 200 tickets - teal ink on off white, slightly greasy feel paper with numbers printed in black, denomination 20c, lettered A 173400 - A173599, headed Ballarat Tourist Tramway. The 200 tickets have been stapled onto a heavy cardboard back with a heavy metal staple. The tickets are in the style of the former State Electricity Commission of Victoria tramway tickets. Tickets in use as adult return tickets from 24/12/1975 to 1/11/75, child return tickets from 1/11/75 to 30/6/78 and as child singles from 1/7/78 to 1/11/80. See BTM Fare Chart. 2255.1 - ditto - A072000 to A072199 2255.2 - ditto - A399800 - 399999 - the last block printed. Printed 1975. See Fare structure of BTM/BTPStrams, tramways, btm, tickets