Showing 19646 items
matching orbost-show
-
Orbost & District Historical Society
certificate/award, after 1934
This certificate was presented to Donald David Thomson , sleeper hewer, aged 42 years for rescuing S.C. Curtis, aged 52, G. Wylie, aged 54, J. Dalgleish, aged 5 from flood waters at White gulch on the Snowy River on January 8, 1934. (The certificate reads as White's Gulch but should be Watt's gulch.) Although damage estimated at 500,000 pounds was caused by the unprecedented floods along the Snowy River, no lives were lost because of the courageous actions of men like Donald Thomson.A framed copy of a printed and hand-written certificate from the Royal Humane Society of Australia awarded to Donald David Thomson for rescuing victims of the floodwaters in Orbost January 1934. It is dated 6.3.1934.Printed at top of certificate: THE ROYAL HUMANE SOCIETY / OF AUSTRALASIA. Has names of Society patrons and committee as well as names and ages of those rescued. award certificate royal-humane-society flood snowy-river 1934 thomson-david -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Gippsland Heritage Journal - issue 17, 1994
This issue contains articles West Gippsland mining, Lime-burning industry, Orbost rail line, Guesthouses on the Gippsland Lakes, George Augustus Robinson, French and Co, builders and the Ramahyuck Cemetery.industrial, guesthouses, cemeteries, transport -
Orbost & District Historical Society
Functional object - brass plaque, name plaque, 1889
Dr James Kerr practised medicine in Orbost from 1889 -1928. He was the first doctor to settle in Orbost. He served the Orbost community for 40 years travelling everywhere on horseback. He married Hilda Constance Temple in Orbost on November 30, 1893. On April 29th 1931, three glass windows were dedicated to "Dr James Kerr. Beloved Physician of Orbost" in St James Church of England , Orbost. ( Ref Orbost Hospital, History, Personalities and Stories by Margaret Hollands)Dr James Kerr was the first doctor to settle in Orbost. He was an integral part of the Orbost community for over 40 years. This plaque was at his house where he had his surgery. The house no longer exists. Large, brass rectangle housed in dark wooden frame. Deeply engraved and blackened writing filling almost entire plaque.Dr. KERR, / Surgeon.dr kerr, orbost surgeon, medical practioner, regional doctor, brass door plaque, 1889-1928 -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - Transparency, C March 1989
The photo shows 'vandalism' to a National Park sign, and refers to an attempt by the State Government to rename the National Park.The photo shows a wooden Grampians National Park Sign, with a second 'unofficial' sign fixed above it, consisting of corrugated iron with "Stuff Steve Crabb "Grampians" remain painted on it.national park, signage -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Mechanics Institute and Victory Hall
Shows picture of Hogan Street, Tatura, including Victory Hall and Mechanics Institute buildings.Colour photograph showing Mechanics Institute and Victory Hall buildings in Hogan Street, Tatura. Also shows down Hogan Street. Photograph stuck onto piece of white cardboard.hogan street tatura, victory hall tatura, mechanics institute tatura -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Photograph of Men on a Boat, c.1941
Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the mid-nineteenth century to the last decade. This series of photographs show candid pictures taken by previous residents of the Island. Black and white photograph showing a group of five men on a furled sailboat. Photograph shows a body of water and a view of Churchill Island in the backgroundCatalogue number written in pencil on reverse. Four different styles of handwriting on reverse in pencil. 'Going fishing' 'on Harry Jenkins' big boat c.1941' '946' '69'churchill island, photograph, harry jenkins -
Orbost & District Historical Society
map, 1985
An aeronautical chart is a map designed to assist in navigation of aircraft. Using these charts and other tools, pilots are able to determine their position, safe altitude, best route to a destination, navigation aids along the way, alternative landing areas in case of an in-flight emergency, and other useful information such as radio frequencies and airspace boundaries. World aeronautical charts have a scale of 1:1,000,000 and cover relatively large areas. Orbost Aero Club began in 1969 with Basil Dowie as Chair, David Nixon as Secretary/Treasurer. The group went into recess from 1977-1991 closing in 1997. The mid 1960s were boom years in flying training in Australia and the number of Aero Clubs grew rapidly. The Club played a significant role in the establishment of the small airport at Marlo and in the ongoing operation and development of the airport over the years particularly for patient transfer by aerial ambulance. The Orbost Aero Club Club played a significant role in the establishment of the small airport at Marlo and in the ongoing operation and development of the airport over the years.A laminated map of eastern Victoria. A World Aeronautical Chart. It shows elevations, longitude etc and is designed for pre-flight planning as well as pilotage. Top left hand corner - D.F.N.Nixon VH-FWD 12 Kristine Ct Cheletenham 27/7/87orbost-aero-club aeronautical-map -
Orbost & District Historical Society
booklet, John Bales & Staples, All Services Knitwear, World War 11
This booklet was in a box of items donated to the Orbost Op Shop by Orbost House. Orbost House, believed to have been established by the Macalister family around the turn of the 20th century was a boarding house in Lochiel Street, Orbost. A stapled paper handbook of knitting patterns for defence force knitwear. All Services Knitwear for the Navy, Army, Air Force, Mercantile Marine and Home Guard. Contains 27 pages in paper covers and states that it gives clear instructions for knitting all comforts required by Service men. . Contents include instructions for knitting mittens for the Navy, steering gloves for the Army, other gloves, socks, knee caps, wristlets, helmet with cape pieces for all services, ribbed helmet for the Navy, hospital stockings, scarf, service jacket and pullover and fisherman's sea-boot stockings. It is Illustrated with black/white photographs. knitting-patterns booklet handcraft -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photographs, 20th century
These photographs are probably of bridges on the East Gippsland railway line. 3162.2 is possibly Hospital Creek and 3162.3 possibly Burn Road Newmerella. The Orbost-Bairnsdale railway initially played a crucial role in developing agricultural industries in Gippsland as well as tourism. It opened in 1916 and operated until 1987, principally carrying timber and farming produce. In the early days of the railway's operation dedicated passenger trains ran but these ceased by the 1930s. The line was completely closed to freightage in 1987.The track infrastructure was dismantled in 1994 and has been redeveloped as the East Gippsland Rail Trail.These photographs are associated with the history of the Orbost-Bairnsdale railway line and therefore reflects the role that the rail line played in the social and economic history of Orbost. Three black / white photographs of railway bridges. 3162.1 has a steam train on the bridge. 3162.3 shows three men on the right working at clearing vegetation. 3162.3 has been taken from a height.orbost-bairnsdale-railway east-gippsland-railway bridges-railway -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (item) - Black and white photograph, Unknown
An early black and white photograph which shows a man and a women standing on the track that leads to the base of Steavenson Falls in Marysville in Victoria.An early black and white photograph which shows a man and a women standing on the track that leads to the base of Steavenson Falls in Marysville in Victoria. The Steavenson Falls are named after the Victorian Assistant Commissioner of Roads and Bridges, John Steavenson who arrived in Victoria in the early 1860s.steavenson falls, marysville, victoria, waterfalls, john steavenson -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Men, the intrepid explorers, 2005
Men, the intrepid explorers, set foot in their final terra incognito - the domestic kitchen.Men, the intrepid explorers, set foot in their final terra incognito - the domestic kitchen. Dave O'Neil is taking part in the Melbourne International Comedy Festival in a show called 'House Proud'Men, the intrepid explorers, set foot in their final terra incognito - the domestic kitchen. actors, o'neil, dave -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Book, Jacka,VC, Year 1989
Historic.A cardboard covered 196 paper paged book Portrait style Black cover showing Jacka,VCAustralia, sFinest Fighting Soldier ........Ian Grant.Author. The cover carries a photograph of ALBERT JACKA VC in sepia and a logo with the word SUN .Rear cover shows an image of the VICTORIA CROSS. Cover shows a sepia portrait of ALBERT JACKA ,V C AUSTRALIA,S FINEST FIGHTING SOLDIER Author Ian Grant . -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1989
Photo shows stone mason's cottage at Heatherlie Quarry under renovation.Photo shows a stone cottage with two doors. There is iron roofing on the left hand side of the cottage and on the right hand side the roof is missing. There is scaffolding at the front of the cottage. A trailer can be seen on the left.buildings, houses, quarrying, heatherlie -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (item) - Black and white photograph, Unknown
A black and white photograph which shows a woman walking along the track that leads to the base of Steavenson Falls.A black and white photograph which shows a woman walking along the track that leads to the base of Steavenson Falls. The Steavenson Falls is named after the Victorian Assistant Commissioner of Roads and Bridges, John Steavenson who arrived in Victoria in the early 1860s.steavenson falls, marysville, victoria, waterfalls -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Medal - Antique Aeroplane Association Wodonga Air Show Medallion, 1980
This medallion was produced to commemorate the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia's fourth annual air show which was held at Wodonga on June 14 and 15, 1980. It took place at Joe Drage's Air World Museum in Wodonga, Victoria. The event included a fly-in by members of the Antique Aeroplane Association which attracted 105 vintage planes from all parts of Australia. The show incorporated the Amy Johnson memorial rally to recognise the 50th anniversary of Amy Johnson's flight from England to Australia in 1930. Radio 2AY, the sponsor of the annual air show began broadcasting in 1930. This medallion and 2 other linked medallions were owned by Mr. Clive Cossor. He spent a lot of time at Drage's Historical Aircraft Museum and also helped transport gliders. He was also at the Albury racecourse as a teenager to assist in moving the Uiver when it was forced to land in a storm during the MacRobertson Trophy Air Race from London to Melbourne in October 1934.This medallion is significant as it records an important event recognising aviation in Australia and recognises Amy Johnson, the first woman to fly solo from England to Australia.A medallion produced to commemorate the Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia's fourth annual air show held at Wodonga on June 14 and 15, 1980 On the front around the medallion: "ON THE AIR FOR 50 YEARS/ANTIQUE AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION 1980" . In the centre "SPONSORS/ 3AY/ALBURY-WODONGA/50th/ANNIVERSARY AMY JOHNSON/FLIGHT TO AUSTRALIA/41/WODONGA 1980" On reverse: a depiction of Amy Johnson with wings inscribed "JOHNNIE 1930"aviation history, antique aeroplane association of australia, joe drage airworld, airshow wodonga, amy johnson -
Orbost & District Historical Society
magazine, Back To Noorinbee School, 1974-1975
Noorinbee School, situated on the Bombala Rd approximately 6.5 km north of Cann River, was opened on 26th of July 1900, with Albert Le Page as head teacher until 30th of September 1904. The school still functions. A school bus runs daily to take the older children to the central classes at Cann River. "Noorinbee" is an Aboriginal word of unknown origin, The historical school is still at the front of the school yard. The Old Noorinbee School was been shifted twice. The first time they used a bullock team in 1924. The second time they used trucks and tractors in 1991. It was the first public building for the Cann Valleyand was first used as a hall and a church until it became the Noorinbee school in 1900. It was built in 1898. This item is a useful reference / research tool for the history of Noorinbee and its surrounds.A stapled paper back magazine with a red cover which has the title "BACK TO NOORINBEE SCHOOL" in black print. It contains a collection of articles relating to Orbost and Noorinbee and contains examples of children's work.noorinbee magazine-back-to-noorinbee-school -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1/11/1998 12:00:00 AM
Colour photograph of East Gippsland Tae Kwon Do expert Graeme Venerables first Black Belt and Dave Thexton third Dan Black Belt instructor at Orbost and Lakes Entrance Victoriasports -
Port of Echuca
A rectangular copy of a black and white photograph, 24/09/1984
This photograph shows how locks were constructed in the early 20th Century. There is floating steam equipment in the left of the photograph. This photograph is significant because it shows equipment used to construct Locks along the Murray in the early days of the 20th Century. It shows the strategy and the lay out do constructing a Lock.A photo copy of a black and white photograph, which looks like it was a photograph taken of a photo which was still in someone's photo album. The photograph shows Lock construction. Locality is unknown.Written in lead pencil on the back are the words; Constructing Lock. Unknown site.irrigation industry, murray river, lock construction., the price family collection -
Greensborough Historical Society
Pamphlet, Myer Store News March 1954, 1954_03
Shows the excitement of the Royal Visit in 1954. This was Queen Elizabeth II's first visit to Australia since ascending the throne.An example of the importance of Royalty to Australians at this time.2 page newsletter from the Myer store in Melbourne. Cover illustration shows the Bourke Street store decked out to welcome the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh on their first visit to Melbourne.queen elizabeth 2, house of windsor, duke of edinburgh, royal tour of australia 1954, myer melbourne -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Certificate - Prize Certificate Rutherglen and Murray Valley Agricultural & Horticulture Society, 1908 (Exact)
Certificates won by Scott, J G at Rutherglen Show. 32.12 First Prize - Collection of Sweet Peas, green.Prize certificate for 1908, Rutherglen & Murray Valley Agricultural & Horticultural Society. Green certificate - First Prize. Won by J G Scott at Rutherglen Show for Collection of Sweet Peas."Rutherglen and Murray Valley / Agricultural & Horticultural Society / Twenty Ninth Annual Exhibition / Wednesday, 28th October, 1908" / "A.H. Thompson, Secretary"rutherglen show, rutherglen & murray valley agricultural & horticultural society, j g scott -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Certificate - Prize Certificate Rutherglen and Murray Valley Agricultural & Horticulture Society, 1908 (Exact)
Certificates won by J G Scott at Rutherglen Show. 32.13 Third Prize - Six Head of Lettuce, red.Prize certificate for 1908, Rutherglen & Murray Valley Agricultural & Horticultural Society. Red certificate - Third Prize. Won by Scott, J G at Rutherglen Show for Six Head of Lettuce."Rutherglen and Murray Valley / Agricultural & Horticultural Society / Twenty Ninth Annual Exhibition / Wednesday, 28th October, 1908" / "A.H. Thompson, Secretary"rutherglen show, rutherglen & murray valley agricultural & horticultural society, j g scott -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (item) - Colour photograph, Percival Albert Trompf, MARYSVILLE/ VICTORIA AUSTRALIA, Unknown
A digital copy of a colour photograph which shows an advertising poster for Steavenson Falls in Marysville in Victoria.A digital copy of a colour photograph of an advertising poster for Steavenson Falls in Marysville in Victoria. This poster was produced by the Victorian Railways from artwork by Percival Albert Tompf, an Australian commercial artist, to advertise Marysville in Victoria and Kodak.MARYSVILLE/ VICTORIA AUSTRALIA TROMPF VICTORIAN RAILWAYS AUSTRALIA POSTER NO. 211 TAKE A KODAKsteavenson falls, marysville, victoria, waterfalls, trompf, victorian railways australia, kodak, percival albert trompf -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Burwood East Primary School extensions
Nunawading News article on extensions to the 112 year old Burwood East Primary School;Nunawading News article on extensions to the 112 year old Burwood East Primary School; picture shows 1970 additions to the old building which first began as the Nunawading Common School.Nunawading News article on extensions to the 112 year old Burwood East Primary School; burwood east primary school no. 454, bennet, r. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Souvenir - Souvenir - Tool, Souvenir presented to Kerry Cox, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ballarat, c2003
Object was presented to Kerry Cox, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ballarat, while on an overseas trip. No information about the object was provided but search for it on-line showed similar items known as "bull floggers". This maybe an ornamental representation of this type of object.Hand crafted leather and metal object with a deer's foot attached to the handle. Search of object shows similar items known as "bull floggers".vice-chancellor, kerry cox, university of ballarat, bull flogger, overseas gift -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Pioneers Memorial on Big Hill -- Sunset through its Columns -- Coloured
Looking through Pioneers Memorial Columns. The photo shows the ground floor of the Pioneers memorial with the Corinthian pillars supporting the dome. The directional pedestal is in the center installed in c 1947. The Stawell township is in the background with the sun setting behind the Grampians.Looking through Pioneers Memorial Columns with the directional pedestal in the center. The view shows the Stawell township in the background and the sun setting behind the Grampians.Carol Anne Jonesstawell -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - Coloured, 27/09/1985
A display at the Wildflower Show.The photo shows a stage display with a tent, fireplace with billy hanging on a tripod and a dummy dressed as a camper. There is a man wearing jeans, a jumper, gum-boots and a beanie posing with the dummy. A large painting of rock banded peaks forms the backdrop of the stage. "85 9 27" photo date on lower right side of photo.events, wildflower show -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W
The photo shows a bullock team on Dunkeld Road, towards Yarram Gap.The photo shows a team of bullocks pulling a cart loaded with timber. There is a man standing directly behind the team. Further back a buggy carrying two people can be seen. There are pointy peaks rising in the background.timber industries, logging, transport, bullock team -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W
The photo shows a timber worker "riding the load".The photo shows a man sitting on a load of sawn timber, which is stacked on a trolley. The trolley is sitting on timber rails. The man is holding a rope which is attached to a large lever (brake) on the right side of the trolley (near the front).timber industries, logging -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Photograph (item) - Black and white photograph, Unknown
A black and white photograph which shows two saddled horses standing at the sign that once stood near the track that lead to the base of Steavenson Falls in Marysville in Victoria.A black and white photograph which shows two saddled horses standing at the sign that once stood near the track that lead to the base of Steavenson Falls in Marysville in Victoria. The sign was destroyed in the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires. The Steavenson Falls is named after the Victorian Assistant Commissioner of Roads and Bridges, John Steavenson who arrived in Victoria in the early 1860s.STEAVENSON FALLS/ MARYSVILLE/ HEIGHT 271 FEETsteavenson falls, marysville, victoria, waterfalls, john steavenson -
Orbost & District Historical Society
billiard table iron
This item was used at The Men's Club Orbost in Livingstone Street, Orbost.This item is representative of the leisure activities of people during the nineteenth century and early 20th century. The Orbost Men's Club no longer exists. It is also significant as being associated with the history of Australia's leading manufacturer of billiard tables, Alcock of Melbourne who were established in 1854 and are still in business today.Billiard table iron; a heavy iron of cast metal. This has a large, rectangular face with attached, cast metal handle. This was used for pressing the cloth of a billiards table. Engraved/embossed on handle is ALCOCK THOMSON & TAYLOR PTY LTDrecreation billiards billiards-table-iron men's-club-orbost