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Victorian Railway History Library
Booklet, Winzenreid, Arthur, W Richards & Sons Warburton Tramway, 1983
A short research report about the narrow gauge W. Richards & Sons Starvation Creek tramway near Warburton in Victoria.p.14.non-fictionA short research report about the narrow gauge W. Richards & Sons Starvation Creek tramway near Warburton in Victoria.timber tramways - australia - history, narrow gauge railroads - australia - history -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph, Richards & Co, Photo, Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra, 1) Nov 25th 1926, .2) 1926, .3) October 1925
Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia..1) black and white photograph of six men dressed in formal attire - one standing beside a double bass, one holding a violin, one holding a trumpet, one seated in front of a piano, one holding a clarinet, and one standing behind a xylophone. They are situated in the Ballarat Town Hall's A Hall. Frank Wright (cornet), Roy Ogilvey (piano), E.L. Bentley (violin), C. Mills (clarionet), William Morris (Bass), T. McManamny (drums). .2) sepia photograph of six men dressed in formal attire - one standing beside a double bass, one holding a violin, one holding a trumpet, one seated in front of a piano, one holding a clarinet, and one standing behind a xylophone. They are situated in the Ballarat Town Hall's A Hall. .3) sepia photograph of seven men dressed in formal attire - one holding a flute, two holding cornets, one holding a violin, one seated in front of a piano, one holding a clarinet and one holding drum sticks. They are situated in front of a backdrop of a large painting and curtains at the Coliseum, Ballarat. .4) black and white photograph of six men dressed in formal attire - one is steated holding a clarinet, with two banjos and other clarinets on the floor in front, another is seated holding a violin. Both have saxophones on their knees. Another man is standing holding a trombone, one is seated in front of a piano, one is holding a cornet, and one is standing behind a xylophone with drum kit beside. They are situated in the Ballarat Town Hall's A Hall. .1) on back - Richards & Co, Photo, Ballarat, Post Card, Kodak Australia; handwritten - "Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra", Left to Right - W. Morris Bass, E. Bentley Violin, Frank Wright Trumpet - MD, Roy Ogilvie Piano, C. Mills Clarinet, T. McMannamy Drums, Taken City Hall Nov 25th 1926 .2) on front - City Hall-Ballarat,1926 .3) on front - Coliseum-Ballarat, October 1925, on back - Richards & Co, Photo, Ballarat .4) on back - Richards & Co., Photographers, Ballarat, Proofs not returned charged for; handwritten - Ballarat Town Hall, probably Coliseum Orchestra?frank wright, coliseum orchestra, city hall ballarat, cornet, piano, clarinet, banjo, violin, xylophone, trombone, drums, w. morris, e. bentley, roy ogilvie, c. mills, t. mcmannamy, ballarat town hall, ballarat town hall interior, "a" hall -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Sir Rohan Delacombe in Portland for opening of the grain terminal, 8th April 1965, 1965
Port of Portland Authority archivesFront: (no inscriptions) Back: Major-General Sir Rohan Delacombe./ Governor General of Victoria./ In Portland for opening of Grain Terminal/ 8th April 1965. (pencil, top) "B" (pencil, top) 12088 (blue pen, top) PRESS/ Photographic Service/ Quote reference number/ when prdering copies/REF. NO 12490 (Purple ink stamp with pencil number, centre) 5/5 (red pen, lower centre) With the Compliments/ of. Alwyn Richards/ PHOTOGRAPHER/ "Spectator" Hamilton (purple ink stamp, lower right) No2 (pencil, lower left) Page 6 (red pen, lower right)port of portland archives, portland harbour -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo. - ANA.no.75,1912, Richards & Co.Photos, C.Medwell.Esq.and Learmonth A.N.A. Branch No 75 members, 1912
This collection of photos depicts the members of the Learmonth A.N.A. Branch No.75,in 1912.It was presented to C.Medwell Esq.(Secretary),by his fellow members in appreciation of services to the branch as Secretary.The members are C.Hamilton, B.H.Louden, J.Ritchie, W.R.Sara, M.Baird, A.Patterson, A.E.Medwell, R.E.Sara - Assistant Secretary, R.Dowler, J.R.Creelman, J.Leys - commmitee, J.Doolan - President, J.Whately, T.Whately, M.Donovan - commitee, T.E.Connelly - commitee, W.McCubbin, D.Doyle, E.C.Kinnersley, M.Ryan - Trustee, P.Ryan - Treasurer, M.Casey - Secretary, J.Medwell - Trustee, Dr C.A.Courtney - Medical Officer, J.Tonks, J.C.Robertson, J.Yates, J.Curran, P.Casey - commitee,R.L.Medwell, D.Baird, A.E.Stewart, A.Whately - Vice President, H.A.Page - commitee, W.H.Lang, H.Lang, W.D.Sara - Auditor, W.T.Hamilton - Auditor, R.Jarrett, A.Medwell, F.Kinnersley, W.W.Walker, J.Barnes, J.Parker. Original photo showing members belonging to the Learmonth A.N.A. Branch no.75 in 1912Black and white photos of A.N.A.members in 1912,set in wide dark brown frame with carved decorative outer edge,the mount is lighter brown wood. The main photo of C.Medwell Esq.Secretary, is surrounded by a decorative gold trim and between each photo there are decorative markings in white.The Inscriptions are white edged in black.The photos vary in shape,oval, rectangular,rectangular with curved top and rectangular with shaped cut top. LEARMONTH A.N.A. BRANCH N0.75. PRESENTED TO C. MEDWELL Esq. BY HIS FELLOWS MEMBERS AS A MARK OF ESTEEM & APPRECIATION OF VALUABLE SERVICES RENDERED TO THE BRANCH AS SECRETARY. LEARMONTH 1912. Richards & Co. Photos.learmonth ana branch no 75, c medwell 1912 -
Clunes Museum
Photograph, RICHARDS & CO. PHOTOS, C. 1863
IT IS ON PERMANENT LOAN FROM HEPBURN SHIRE COUNCIL. CR. C.T. SUTHERLAND WAS ELECTED COUNCILLOR TO CLUNES BOROUGH COUNCIL IN 1861, AND WAS MAYOR 1863 - 1867. THE PHOTOGRAPH ORIGINALLYHUNG IN THE CLUNES TOWN HALL DURING HIS TERM OF MAYOR.FRAMED PHOTOGRAPH OF CR. CHARLES TYTLER SUTHERLANDELECTED MEMBER OF CLUNES MUNICIPALITY 8.10.1861 ELECTED CHAIRMAN 25.2.1862. FIRST MAYOR OF BOROUGH OF CLUNES 1.10.1863 UNTIL 8.8.1867. RESIGNED FROM COUNCIL 14/2/1868 RICHARDS & CO PHOTOSlocal history, photography, photographs, councillors & officers -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s - set of 2, Richards & Co Ballarat, 1887
Block mounted, black and white (sepia toned) photo of Ballarat Horse Tram No. 1 outside the Wendouree Parade depot, late 1887, with 16 workmen standing or lying around the tramcar. Builders Photo. Tram is lettered "BALLAARAT TRAMWAY CO LIMITED". A sign on the advertising board says "Duncan & Fraser, Builders, Ballaarat". The men around the tram are dressed in trade clothes, including carpenters, painters and blacksmiths. Mounted on to preprinted card with a printed border and along the bottom edge "Richards & Co." and "Photo". See also Reg Items 1654 and 765 for different prints of the same photo. 3042.1 - Same photo, but in better condition. Has "Richards & Co Photo" on stamped on left hand side and has a red border similar to the Reg. Item 3042, but has been cut around it. See Reg item 4480 for details of some of the people around the tram.On rear in pencil "Coulter" and in pencil "Coulter to call again"tramways, trams, ballaarat tramway company, horse trams, depot, duncan & fraser, tram 1 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Behind Thw Wire
Black and white photograph of Brian richards wearing his Military medals.behind the wire, brian richards, 2 squadron raaf, 35 tac fighter wing -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, One Step Further" Those Whose Gallantry Was Rewarded with the George Cross (Book N-R), 2007
Soft covered booklet on winners of the George Cross, including former Principal of the Ballarat School of Mines Richard W. Richards, dick richards, richard w. richards, george cross -
Linton Mechanics Institute and Free Library Collection
Book - Novel, Blyth, James, With A View to Matrimony by James Blyth, 1904
Romance novel.Hardcover book, 283 pages. Book has a dark green cover.fictionRomance novel.james blyth, romance, fiction -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Corner Store, Springvale /Canterbury Roads c1955
Black and white photograph of General Store on corner of Springvale and Canterbury Roads, Forest Hill. Chris Richards grandfather owned store.richards corner store, springvale road, forest hill, canterbury road forest hill, richards, chris. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Wesley College, 1873
Copy of Good Conduct Certificate awarded to Thomas Richards Burrowes Morton, December 1873Copy of Good Conduct Certificate awarded to Thomas Richards Burrowes Morton, December 1873Copy of Good Conduct Certificate awarded to Thomas Richards Burrowes Morton, December 1873wesley college, melbourne, morton, thomas richards burrowes -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Correspondence, Valuations, 1923 - 1945
File book containing valuations made by Thomas Richards Burrowes Morton, and associated correspondence.File book containing valuations made by Thomas Richards Burrowes Morton, and associated correspondence.File book containing valuations made by Thomas Richards Burrowes Morton, and associated correspondence.t.r.b.morton & son, morton, thomas richards burrowes, land values -
Ballarat Fire Brigade
Photograph, Thornton Richards & Co
Black and white memorial photograph of Pte. A B Leach, a member of the brigade who died as a prisoner of war 26th July 1945. Photgraph is of Pte Leach in uniform and is framed in a dark brown timber frame with painted gold trim on the inner edge of the frameBallarat Fire Brigade / Social Club / In Memory of our Late Member / Pte. A.B. Leach / 2/2 Pioneer Battalion / Died P.O.W. 26th July 1945 / 105 "Killo" camp, Burma / Thorton Richards & Co / Ballaratballarat fire brigade, p o w, burma, pte a b leach, leach, leach a b, 1945, ballarat fire brigade social club, 2 2 pioneer battalion -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO 3770 COLLECTION: MEDICAL CERTIFICATE
Blue paper dated July 14 1876. I hereby certify that S. Richards of ? Is unable to follow his usual employment. Signed by H. L. Atkinson. Signed at the end by Samuel Richards declaring himself on the Sick Funds of the Court.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - medical certificate, court king of the forest, samuel richards, h l atkinson -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: MEDICAL CERTIFICATE
May 18th 1868. I hereby certify that Samuel Richards of Iron Bark is able to follow his usual employment. Signed H. L. Atkinson. M.D. Also signed by S. Richards declaring himself off the Sick Funds of the Court.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - medical certificate, court king of the forest, samuel richards, h l atkinson -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo - Dalgleish/councilors, Richards & Co.Photos.Ballaarat, Cr. J.Dalgleish Esq. and Councilors, 1883-84, "circa 1884"
This collection of photos is of President John Dalgleish Esq.and all councilors for the year 1883-84. Councilor Dalgleish was elected to council in 1866-72 and 1880-87,serving three terms as President1869-70,1883-84,1884-85. The other councilors represented are J.W.D.Innes,J.King,A.Findlay,G.Rennie,J.Baird,F.Edwards,J.Spiers,W.Uren M.L.A. and secretary L.Bregenzer.Original collection of photos of councilors taken "circa 1884"A collection of photos of President J.Dalgleish Esq. and all councilors for the year 1883-84. The Frame is wide brown with decorative carving to the outer edges and "gold" paint on the inner plain edge. The photos are oval with gilt on edge of "cutout" and set in a circle around the inscription PRESENTED by the President J.DALGLIESH ESQ. to the BALLAARAT SHIRE COUNCIL 1883-84.Around each photo is a fine black line "linking" each.The mount is very light "tan"in colour.At the base is the name Richards & Co.Photos, Ballaarat.PRESENTED by the President,J.DALGLEISH ESQ.TO THE BALLAARAT SHIRE COUNCIL.1883-84.baird j, ballaarat shire council 1883 84, dalgliesh john esq, innes j, king j, findlay a, rennie g, edwards f, spiers j, uren w mla, bregenzer l -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document, Agreement re the Ballarat Junior Technical School Old Boys Association, 1957, 05/02/1957
Typed page relating to an agreement between Keith Rash, President of the Ballarat Junior Technical School Old Boys Association and Dick Richards, Principal of the Ballarat School of Mines. agreement re the ballarat junior technical school, agreement re the ballarat junior technical school old boys association, keith rash, dick richards, richards, r.w. richards -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PETER ELLIS COLLECTION: MAN PLAYING ACCORDION
Black and white photo of an older man standing in a corner playing an accordion. Typed on a sticker on the back is: Richards, Fred, Wingham. Name on the accordion is Dallape.photo, individual, fred richards, peter ellis collection, fred richards -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Marriage Certificate - William Dugdale, 30/05/1907 12:00:00 AM
Certificate of Marriage of William Dugdale, grazier, and Hannah Louisa Richards at St. George's Church, Blackburn.Certificate of Marriage of William Dugdale, grazier, and Hannah Louisa Richards at St. George's Church, Blackburn.Certificate of Marriage of William Dugdale, grazier, and Hannah Louisa Richards at St. George's Church, Blackburn.dugdale, william, richards, hannah louisa -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, Chatham-Holmes Collection: Young member of the Holmes Family
Professional photograph of a young boy - Holmes familyPosed photograph of a young male member of the Holmes family. Mounted on beige card which is stained. Edging around the photo is of a silk materialPhotographer's name on mounting - Richards & Co. Ballaratholmes family, chatham-holmes collection, richards & co, photographer -
Federation University Historical Collection
Scientific Instrument, Telescope Mirror, 1929
Probably made and used by Dick Richards, who lectured in Physics at the Ballarat School of Mines, and later became the principal. Earlier Dick Richards had been a member of Shackleton's Antarctic Exploration Expedition. A 15cm diameter glass disc, 2.3 cm thick. ONe side is ground concave to 7'=5" (s s7 cm) radius. Rough-hewn circumference. Stored between a pair of 5cm thick 16 x 20 pieces of polystyrene slab, hollowed to accomodate mirror.scientific instruments, mirror, telescope mirror, dick richards, r.w. richards -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document, Ballarat School of Mines Results for William Lindsay Meinhardt, 1945-7, 27/01/1948
Typed carbon copy of a letter from Ballarat School of Mines Principal, Dick Richards, listing William Lindsay Meinhardt's results for the Diploma of Civil Engineering. ballarat school of mines, engineering, civil engineering, william meinhardt, dick richards, r.w. richards -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Richards & Co Ballarat, 19/06/1955 12:00:00 AM
Black & white photograph of the Ballarat Tramways Social Club taken in front of a Grenville St. office (in 1997 was the "The Pancake Kitchen" building. No date. Group of 16 people, men, women and 1 child. HP James second from Right dressed with face blackened. Other people in fancy dress, includes a person in a pram "Baby Thrives on Modern Diary Milk" written on the side. Photograph mounted onto cardboard with a grey textured face and depressed for photo. Has "Richards & Co. Ballarat" printed on bottom rh corner. On rear in Pencil "Ballarat Tramways Social Club (street procession) H.James second from Right" On rear in top left hand corner, white circle with "3" in green ink.trams, tramways, ballarat, esco, personnel, social club -
Federation University Historical Collection
Instrument, Chance Brothers, Searchlight Mirror, 1915
It is believed this item was used by R.W. Richards when teaching.24 inch diameter searchlight mirror. A curved circular glass dish surrounded by a brass edge strip, in a wooden crate.Pat. No. 14searchlight, mirror, scientific instrument, r.w. richards, dick richards -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Richards & Co Ballarat, Inauguration of the new rolling stock, Sep. 1935
Black and white photograph, of a large group of gentlemen (Official Party) standing along No. 30 (see Reg. Item 3011 for launch photo) during the inauguration of the new rolling stock during 1935. Note the Mayor Cr. Martin standing in the front doorway of the tram wearing a cap and a conductor's bag. Has a caption "Inauguration New Rolling Stock (1935) - Official Party", which has been adhered to the bottom of the photograph. In the bottom right hand corner of the photograph has the imprint "Richards & Co Ballarat". See Reg. Item 2965 for date of photo - 9/1935. Photos not to be taken out of the album unless for photographic copying. Use image files. Yields information about the rehabilitation of the Ballarat ESCo trams and new trams acquired and refurbished by the SEC from Melbourne and in particular No. 30 and the official launch of the tram by the SEC with a large number of officials and invited guests.Black and White photograph contained within Reg. Item 3000 - Photo Album produced by the SEC in 1935 titled "Photographs of Ballarat Tramways Rolling Stock & Track Reconditioning Works".tramways, trams, secv, tramcars, ballarat, rehabilitation, conversion, tram 30 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Across the bar, 1922
Obituary - Cr. Thomas Richards Burrowes Morton, who gave over 33 years service to the Shire of Nunawading.Obituary - Cr. Thomas Richards Burrowes Morton, who gave over 33 years service to the Shire of Nunawading.Obituary - Cr. Thomas Richards Burrowes Morton, who gave over 33 years service to the Shire of Nunawading.morton, thomas richards burrowes, shire of nunawading, shire presidents -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black and White photograph/s - mounted, Richards & Co Ballarat, c1915
Mounted black and white photograph of 34 uniformed ESCo Ballarat employees and nine non-uniformed employees / officers in a room. Date on rear of photo mounting is 1915. See also Reg. Item 708 and Negative N13. Image 1 of the photograph and part of the mounting. Print 185H x 250W. Mounting is cardboard with a depressed photo mount area. Cardboard has a light manila colour finish. On the bottom left hand side is the photographers name "Richards & Co., 23 Sturt St Ballarat". Image 2 - mounting and photograph showing general condition of the mounting.On rear of the mounting in pencil "1915" .trams, tramways, esco, employees, group photo -
Federation University Historical Collection
Card - Document, Victoria Cross and George Cross Association Christmas Card, 1981
Richard W. Richards was Principal of the Ballarat School of Mines, and was a member of the Shackleton Antarctic Expedition. He was one of seven survivors of the Ross Sea Party who were stranded in Antarctical during Ernest Shackletyon's ill-fated 1914 expedition. Dick Richards died in 1985.A Christmas card which included a photograph of Queen Elizabeth 11 and the silver jubilee Reunion Dinner of the Victoria Cross and George Cross Association at the Savoy Hotel, London. Signed "With Love Dick and Joyce"dick richards, richard w. richards, ballarat school of mines, antarctica, ross sea party, george cross, victoria cross and george cross association, queen elizabeth, prince charles -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - sepia, Richards & Co, Ballarat Soldiers Memorial Band, 1932
Ballarat Soldiers Memorial Band, Frank Wright Conductor. Winners of B. Grade South Street Championship and quickstep. 2nd A grade quickBlack and white photograph of the Ballarat Soldiers' Memorial Band, posing in uniform and with instruments outside the Ranger barracks (Later used as Dan Murphy's Ballarat)Richards & Co Ballarat in lower right corner .2) Verso in pencil "Ballarat Soldiers Memorial Band. Frank Wright Conductor. Winners B Grade South St Championship and quickstep 2nd A grade quickstep and 2nd a grade aggregate. October 1932. Absent solo euphonium Bert Harding, cornet Vernon Hallfrank wright, south street competitions, ballarat soldiers memorial band, bert harding, vernon hall -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, T.R.B. Morton, 1923
Across the bar : Death of Cr Thomas Richards Burrowes Morton (obituary), also report of eulogies in Shire of Nunawading Council.Across the bar : Death of Cr Thomas Richards Burrowes Morton (obituary), also report of eulogies in Shire of Nunawading Council.Across the bar : Death of Cr Thomas Richards Burrowes Morton (obituary), also report of eulogies in Shire of Nunawading Council.morton, thomas richards burrowes, obituaries