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Latrobe Regional Gallery
Print, PETERSON, Jennifer (Jenny) b. 1957 Yarram, Helmet, 2002
Etching, aquatint and electric grinderSigned and dated 'Jenny Peterson 2002' lower right corner under printed image. Titled 'Helmet' centred under below printed image. Edition 10/40, numbered lower left under printed image. -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Equipment - Electric Iron, Rock, Rock Nr.265 6 Ilbs, 500 W / 280V, 20th Century
Electric Iron by Rock of Germany. Label: "Rock. Made in Germany. Nr.265. 6lbs. 280V."iron (electric), household equipment -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Realia, 1950's
Electric Iron with Bakelite Handlestawell -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Calendar, AETA 1987 featuring SW5 743
The AETA published calendars on an annual basis through to 2005, promoting electric transport in Public Transport. The photo features SW5 743 which had been converted to a vehicle with sliding doors from a W5 class tram. The caption gives details of the conversion.Yields information about the AETA promotional activities.Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA) Calendar for 1985, featuring a photo of SW5 743 - photo by Intelpost - Australia Post. Gives contact details for the AETA divisions. Has a printed calendar for the full year with a list of holidays underneath. Printed on card with a punched hole on the top edge. calendars, aeta, tram 743, sw5 class, tramways -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Plan - Kiewa Scheme General Plan 1958, S.E.C.V. Design & Construction Dept. Civil Branch, Dec. 1958
The Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme was constructed by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria. Draftsmen drew up the plan of the layout as per the instructions from the engineers. The plan was drawn up on a transparency sheet and paper prints run off on a 'dyeline' copier. The 'Chief draftsman' and 'Design engineer' and 'Civil engineers recommended it and approved it. Historic: This plan gives a time line for the work on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. It is a good example of the work of a draftsman and the copying process in 1958.Large topography map of the area covered by the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme in 1958. Mountain peaks are marked in red and named. Rivers, roads, construction infrastructure as well as the main areas / names of construction are named. Signed and dated by employees of the S.E.C.V. working on the scheme.state electricity commission of victoria., kiewa hydro electric scheme, plan, engineer, draftsman -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Emergency Signaling Mirror (ESM/1), Mid 20th Century
This is an Army Air Corp procured signal mirror that dates from September 1943 (Ser No 40653)This mirror was adopted for use by Army Air Force (US?) in September 1943Oblong mirror face one one side, painted instructions on one side, with printed instructions for use. There is a whole on the bottom left corner with a rope for personal attachment.Specification Number 40653 General Electric Companymirror, emergency, signals, us, army air force -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Digital image, Rose Stereograph Co, c1930
Yields information the appearance of Lydiard St north, centre poles and buildings.Digital image from the Wal Jack Ballarat Album of Rose Series postcard No. P 1787, of Lydiard St North looking south from near Mair St. shows the centre poles prior to their removal. A number of motor cars are parked in the street, a dog on the right hand side, and ESCo tram has just rounded the corner and about to climb the small hill. Published by Rose Stereograph Co., Armadale Victoria. For rear of postcard - see image i2.in pencil on rear "Old type of electric tram"trams, tramways, esco, lydiard st, poles -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, 18/08/1905 12:00:00 AM
310 Black & white reproduction of photograph of opening tram No. 1 on 1st day of ESCo Electric trams in Ballarat. Has details on rear.- see inscription. Photo is believed to be taken in Wendouree Parade. 310.1 - as for 310, print from George Netherway collection - 9/1998. 310.2 - as for 310 - newspaper print of same photograph, contained within Reg. Item 2526, page 9, with title "Thirty-Year-Old Episode / Official Opening of Electric Trams" - indicating printed 1935 - see image 310. Newspaper clipping of Photo 310 is housed in album in AS Box 34. 310.3 - copy print arranged by William F Scott from Harris House of Photography scan - on Kodak Xtralife paper. Item updated 1/10/2003. 310.2 not formally numbered. See Reg. Item 2794 for another similar print of this photograph. Hi -Res Image available for this photo, on CD ex Harris House of Photography see Reg Item - 4459 See Reg Item 7148 for a framed print of the opening tram. 310.4 - Digital scan of image of this photo added from the Wal Jack collection added as 310i4.jpg Photos re-imaged 18/7/2019 and images updated - use image i1 only.'T29 Ballarat Tramways. No. 1 on opening day 18-08/1905, Cr. J.M.Barker, then Mayor of the city driving first electric tram. With him are the late Mr. B. Deakin, manager of the Electric Supply Co. and Major General R.E.Williams. Photo taken in Wendouree Parade. W.Jack.' 310.3 - in ink on rear "Ballarat pic 21 on disc"trams, tramways, esco, ballarat, opening, first tram , tram 1 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, The Bendigonian, Sep. 2005
Black and White copy print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Photo of the Pall Mall with the Town Hall and Post Office buildings in the background, a mine poppet head. Features an electric tram towing an ex Ballarat double deck horse tram trailer. Has the Bendigo Supply Stores in the right hand side of the photo. Would appear to be a special event given the number of people in the photograph. Copied by Keith Kings from The Bendigonian 19/9/1905. On rear in ink " SA777, Bendigo, Electric tram towing an ex Ballarat old horse tram. Fountain. Copied ex "The Bendigonian 19/9/1905."trams, tramways, bendigo, charing cross, horse trams, pall mall -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Construction of the electric tram line in Cotham Road [Kew], E.J. Dower, 1913
One of a small album of six photographs of the construction of the Cotham Road tramline in Kew, taken by Edgar James Dower in the second decade of the twentieth century. The reverse of each photo contains notes, written over time by the photographer, which are contained in the 'Inscriptions' field. Born and raised in Olinda, Dower's family later moved to Surrey Hills. He worked as an adult as a clerk in the city office of the Metropolitan Gas Company, and in his role as a 'collector', he was able to photograph scenes including the construction of tram and train lines and associated buildings in Kew, Hawthorn, Camberwell and Surrey Hills. Later he established a real estate agency with his brother - the E.J. Dower Real Estate Agency, Dandenong Office. The album as a whole can be viewed separately as the parent file.The image is an historically significant record of the development of transport infrastructure which was used to connect Victorians in the first two decades of the twentieth century. This development resulted from increases in population and the consequent extension of Melbourne's suburbs. The photographs in the album, as well as Dower's single photos mounted on card, individually and collectively richly detail the labour of workers and the tools and machinery used to create and extend Melbourne's tram and train networks in the years preceding and during World War 1.The sixth of six annotated photos in an album of photographs of the construction of the St Kilda to Kew electric tram line, taken in Cotham Road, Kew, by the amateur photographer, Edgar James Dower, in 1913. The album contains images detailing the preparation for the laying of the tracks plus work laying the line. The photographer notes on a number of the photos that the metal tracks were collected from the Hawthorn railway siding. The album, together with other phots by E.J. Dower has been made available by the owners for the Kew Historical Society to digitise and publish online and in print.Annotation verso: "Preparing tram line Cotham Road Kew for electric trams / 1913 / The metal was brought by horse and drays, from Hawthorn railway siding".keywords, theme -- connecting victorians by transport and communications, theme -- travelling by tram, photographers -- edgar james dower, cotham road -- kew (vic.) -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Iron - Steam or Dry, Model No
The Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme (KHES) produced electricity for the people living in the Kiewa Valley and beyond to many parts of Victoria. The people and their families working on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme were encouraged by their employer the State Electricity Commission of Victoria to purchase and use electrical appliances. The iron was popular as it was quick and easy compared to those used previously. This iron belonged to Ron White who was a senior member of staff during the construction and operation of the KHES.This iron was owned by Ron White. Ron was appointed Area Operations Engineer at Kiewa in June 1956. He was later appointed as General Superintendent and then in 1974 appointed to principal Hydro Engineer of the recently titled Hydro Division.Electric iron with long cord attached at the side toward the back. Iron shape is of an oblong with pointy front. When laid down, the black handle is at the top with a red button centre front (to choose between steam and dry). Under the handle is the 'turntable' (used to select type of material/heat). At the front of the black is an outlet for the steam. Beneath the black section is the metal shiny cover and solid base.Dial (turntable) - centre red with 'Hoover' and red section on outside with 'steam'. To the left of 'steam' is 'High, Linen, Cotton, Wool'. To the right of 'steam' is 'silk, rayon, nylon'. On the handle at the front "Hoover" in gold.electric appliances; steam iron; electric iron; laundry; ron white; kiewa hydro electric scheme; hoover industries. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Object, Synchronome Co. Ltd, Synchronome Frequency Checking Master Clock No. 2191, c1930
Information from Norman F. Dalton: Ballarat had a reticulated DC supply in the early part of last century and in 1905 had sufficient generating capacity to enable the trams to be changed from horse drawn to DC electricity. The use of electricity increased with the main power station located on Wendouree Parade, near Webster Street, under the ownership of The Electric Supply Company of Victoria. AC generating plant was installed in 1925 and conversion to AC proceeded. In 1934 the company was taken over by the State Electricity Commission Victoria (SECV) and more AC generation was installed and the changeover of customers was accelerated. This is around the time that the Synchronome Frequency Checking Mast Clock was installed at the Wendouree Parade Power Station. The SECV Annual Report of 1921 states: ::Section 11 of the act directed the COmmission to enquire into the question of securing the adoption of such standards of plant and equipment of a system, frequency and pressure for the generation and distribution of electricity as will admit of the efficient interconnection of undertakings throughout the State. In 1934 when the SECV took over the Ballarat operations the question of linking with the State grid had been a planned operation for some years but due to financial considerations had hindered it and in fact would continue to do so for a further 10 years. So while the need for close frequency control for interconnection was hardly an issue, the need to keep electric clocks correct was important, particularly as this item was a frequent sales point to cover the inconvenience and sometimes expense of converting from DC to AC. The clock is a very accurate pendulum clock with provision for varying effective length during operation for precise time regulation. There are two normal time dials and one is controlled by the pendulum and the other is operated by the system frequency. When the clock was in use it was installed by the MEter and Tests Laboratory and the time was checked daily by radio time signals. The two dials were repeated in the operators control panel in the Power Station. A maximum deviation between the two dials was set in the operating instructions (eg 5 seconds) and the operator would correct this when necessary by remote manual alteration of the turbine governor set point. The clock was used to drive and regulate a system of "slave" clocks which were used to display the time in various locations around the power station. A slave clock is a simple clock which is driven by a small electric motor, its accuracy is regulated by the master clock every 30 seconds to ensure that it and all the other slave clocks in the station are on exactly the right time; slave clocks were placed in various locations, from common rooms to workshops. A master clock could potentially run thousands of slave clocks at one plant. The clock also contains a rectifier. A rectifier is a device that is used to convert AC power to more stable DC current.Two clocks in a timber case. Both are electric, one is powered by the main pendulum mechanism, the other is a self contained electric clock. The main mechanism is of the gravity arm and roller type, which sends an impulse to the slave clocks every 30 seconds. The This Synchronome Frequency Checking Master Clock was used at the Ballarat Power Station. Below the main section of the case is a smaller cabinet containing a rectifier to provide consistent DC power for the clock. The rectifier was made by the Victorian company Hilco, which was located in Burwood. There is a high chance this is not the original rectifier from this clock as there appears to be brackets to hold a larger device in the space the rectifier occupies.Front below main clock face on front of case: "Patented Sychronome Brisbane" Lower left-hand clock face: "Frequency time" Lower right-hand clock face: "Standard Seconds" Synchronous electric clock mechanism on door (Frequency time clock): >200/250 V. 50~ >"Synchronomains" Made in England >Direction indicator for clock starting switch >"To start move lever in direction of arrow and release" >"Patent applied for" Mechanism for "standard seconds" clock: >"English Made" >"Patented" >Serial number "321" >0 above right-hand pillar on front-plate Mechanism for "standard seconds" clock: >"English Made" >"Patented" >Serial number "321" >0 above right-hand pillar on front-plate Mechanism for main clock face: >"English Made" >"Patented" >Serial number "8751" >0 above right-hand pillar on front-plate Inside case, back panel, top enamel plate: >Seconds Battery + Pos. > Battery Common or - Neg. >1/2 min dials Inside case, back panel, bottom enamel plate: external seconds dial Inside case, right hand side, electrical knobs: two switches, both "A.C. mains" Pendulum rod, below suspension spring: Serial number (?) 0000005 Rectifier in bottom cabinet: >"Hilco Rectifier" >"A.C. Volts 230/240" >"Model 1060/S" >"A.C. Amperes" >"Serial No. 1060/S >"Phases 1" >"D.C. Volts 6" >"C.P.S. 50" >"D.C. Amperes 1" >"Made in Australia by Hilco Transformers McIntyre St., Burwood, Victoria." Bakelite electrical plug: makers mark Lower cabinet, RH side panel, pressed tin plate: "AC" (upside down) Brass speed adjustment, outer right RH side: "S" and "F" Ivory and wood pendulum beat ruler: >Ruler, with 0 in centre and numbers 1-5 in ascending order from centre on left and right. > "Synchronome Patent." Steel plate, back panel, inside case, right hand side: >N R A" (descending) >"2191" serial number/part number Face of main clock: "Synchronome Electric" synchronome frequency checking master clock, electricity, state electricity commission, wendouree parade power station, secv, clock, time, pendulum, electric supply company of victoria, norman f. dalton, ballarat power station, rectifier, slave clock -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Plans - 2 Southern Hydro - Bogong Power Development and 1 Poster - Hydro-Electricity
Southern Hydro owned the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme in 2006. Southern Hydro owned the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme in 2006.Laminated A3 sheets The two Southern Hydro Bogong Power Development are black and white. 1. Tunnel and Civil Works / Power Station / Cross Section Sheet 4 of 6 Dated: June 2006 (Also see KVHS 1438) 2. Bogong Power / Development Waterway. Waterway Plan & Longsection / with Boreholes & Seismic Lines (Also see KVHS 1438) 3. Title: Hydro-Electricity in blue at the top and half-way down a blue and brown diagram titled 'Hydro-Electric Power Station'. At the bottom the title 'What is a watt?' southern hydro 2006, bogong power development -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Album - Album page, Glen Huntly Road, Circa 1972
This photograph is part of the Caulfield Historical Album 1972, showing a crowd gathered in front of T Grogan's Drapery Emporium, entitled "6: Opening Day Glen Huntly Road Electric Trams 13.11.12". This album was created in approximately 1972 as part of a project by the Caulfield Historical Society to assist in identifying buildings worthy of preservation. The album is related to a Survey the Caulfield Historical Society developed in collaboration with the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and Caulfield City Council to identify historic buildings within the City of Caulfield that warranted the protection of a National Trust Classification. Principal photographer thought to be Trevor Hart, member of Caulfield Historical Society. Most photographs were taken between 1966-1972 with a small number of photographs being older and from unknown sources. All photographs are black and white except where stated, with 386 photographs over 198 pages.Page 71 of Photograph Album with one photograph (in portrait) from Glen Huntly Road taken circa 1912. Hand written: 71 [bottom left] // title on photograph " 6: OPENING DAY GLEN HUNTLY ROAD ELECTRIC TRAMS 13.11.12"trevor hart, glen huntly road, elsternwick, shops, electric trams, crowds, buildings, flags, victorian, opening day, celebrations, glenhuntly road, t grogan's drapery emporium, clothing shops, openings (events), t grogan -
Parks Victoria - Wilsons Promontory Lightstation
Nautical chart
Used as display in AMSA workshop foyer, Moorabbin, Vic. Nautical charts x 2 , The framed and glazed chart identifies strategic points in the notorious Bass Strait passage, which in the nineteenth century was known as the ‘Eye of the Needle’. It covers the whole of Tasmania, Bass Strait and the islands, and the lower part of Victoria with its coastline between Cape Otway and Gabo Island. The chart has an electric cord connecting it to a wall switch which enables a series of small lights to flash on strategic geographical locations.. While it is not known if it is original to Wilsons Promontory, it certainly elates to its location. A similar chart at Cape Otway shows less of Tasmania and is not electrified. Gabo Island Lightstation has two large framed charts; one is the same as the Wilsons Promontory example but without the lights and the other is entirely different, focussing on the east coast between Point Hicks and Montague Island. The Wilsons Promontory chart is unique as an illuminated version of the other charts and has first level significance if its provenance to the lightstation can be confirmed.The framed and glazed chart has an electric cord connecting it to a wall switch which enables a series of small lights to flash on strategic geographical locations.Yes -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Plans - Kiewa Works Area and Environs
State Electricity Commission of Victoria constructed the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme from the late 1940s to 1961. These plans were used during the construction.Plans and Maps were used during the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric SchemeTransparent with blue tinge plans/maps created by the SECV during the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. 1. Kiewa Scheme No 5 Development Contour Plan of No 5 Pondage Area 2. Mt Beauty Township 3. Kiewa Scheme No 1 Development - McKay Creek Area, Construction Layout 4. Kiewa Works and Environs 5. North Eastern Victoria and Adjoining Snowy Mountains Regionsecv, kiewa hydro electric scheme plans -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Calendar, AETA 1994 featuring tram 231 celebrating AETA's 50th anniversary
The AETA published calendars on an annual basis through to 2005, promoting electric transport in Public Transport. The photo and caption records the 50th anniversary of the Association. Yields information about the AETA promotional activities.Australian Electric Traction Association (AETA) Calendar for 1994, featuring a photo of A class tram 231 painted to celebrate the Associations 50th Anniversary by the Public Transport Corporation. Photo by Ken Craven. Gives contact details for the AETA divisions. Stapled to the sheet is a 12 sheet preprinted calendar for 1985 with various details of holidays etc. Printed on card with a punched hole on the top edge. The photo is glued to the sheet.calendars, aeta, tramways, a1 class, tram 231, 50th anniversary -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Sign - S.E.C.V. x 2
This sign warned people not to go near electric wires. Consequences are explained. Public Health & Safety has changed over the years as have the consequences. Historic: Used by the S.E.C. on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. White metal sign with black and red writing warning people to keep away from electrical wires.(In black unless stated differently) "State Electricity Commission / of Victoria / Danger (red) / Contact with electric wires will cause Death (last word in red) / 10 pound reward paid for information leading to / Conviction for damaging commission's property / Maximum penalty Imprisonment for / 10 years. By order L G Morrison / Secretary"state electricity commission of victoria; warning sign; public health and safety; kiewa hydro electric scheme -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Map, Melbourne Geological Map, 1937
Geological Map of Melbourne & Suburbs.Geological Map of Melbourne & Suburbs. Scale: 40 chains to 1 inch with inset 10 miles to 1 inch. Includes Municipal and Parish boundaries, railways and stations, electric tramways, cable tramways, Post Offices and State schools. Area bounded by Braybrook, Preston, Blackburn & Brighton. Printed on linen.Geological Map of Melbourne & Suburbs. melbourne, maps -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Tool - Electric Drill, c1960
Heavy duty SHER dual speed electric drill with a 3/8 inch chuck, chuck key, electric lead and plug.SHER POWERMATIC Duel Speed Drill|220-250 Volts - Made in Australia 1.75 Amps. ( & other information)trades, carpentry, mechanics, tools -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, Automatic Electric Company, Principles of Automatic Telephony, Circuits and Trunking, 1925
The Strowger switch is the first commercially successful electro-mechanical stepping switch telephone exchange system. It was developed by the Strowger Automatic Telephone Exchange Company founded in 1891 by Almon Brown Strowger. In 1912 Australia's first automatic telephone exchange was installed at Geelong. Victoria. The exchange equipment was Strowger Automatic telephone apparatus, manufactured by the Automatic Electric Company, Chicago USA. This is a useful research tool for the history of telephony.A 96 pp bound book with a dark brown cover. On the front cover inside a narrow black ruled frame is the title, "Principles of Automatic Telephony Circuits and Trunking" Below that is the logo for the Strowger Automatic telephone manufactured by the Automatic Electric company, Chicago.telephony communication manual-automatic-telephony -
Hamilton Pastoral Museum
electric iron, Mass produced
Early model electric iron Heavynil -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Domestic Object - ELECTRIC JUG
Speedie electric jug, green earthenware.Speedie for AC only Wattage 1600 Voltage 230 V/AC/J1domestic equipment, food preparation, kitchen -
The Ed Muirhead Physics Museum
MADAS
Electric Keys: 8 x 16 -
The Ed Muirhead Physics Museum
MADAS
Electric Keys: 8 x 16 -
Central Highlands Tourist Railway (Daylesford Spa Country Railway)
Vehicle - Diesel Electric Rail Motor (DERM) Trailer, 26MT
Diesel Electric Rail Motor Trailer Victorian Railways 1934 painting diagramvictorian railways, rail motor -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Souvenir Ceramic Isolator BCOF, 1948
Ceramic Electric Isolator cream in colour.Made in Occupied Japan K in diamond symbol -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Equipment - Light, electric
Removed from HMAS Canberra before being scuttled. HMAS Canberra was an Adelaide class guided missile frigate of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). Based on the Oliver Hazard Perry class design, Canberra was one of four Adelaide class ships constructed in the United States of America, and one of six to serve in the RAN. The frigate entered service in 1981. During her career, Canberra was assigned to escort the Royal Yacht Britannia during Queen Elizabeth II's visit in 1988, helped enforce the post-Gulf War United Nations' sanctions against Iraq during 1992 and 1993, was part of the Australian responses to the 1998 Indonesian riots and the 2000 Solomon Islands Civil War, and returned to the Persian Gulf in 2002 as part of the War in Afghanistan. In 2005, Canberra became the first ship of her class to be decommissioned. The frigate was marked for conversion into a dive wreck and artificial reef off Barwon Heads, Victoria, and was scuttled on 4 October 2009. Electric emergency light, fixed mountedwarning lights, hmas canberra -
Hand Tool Preservation Association of Australia Inc
Certificate
This item is part of the Thomas Caine Tool Collection, owned by The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) and curated by the Hand Tools Preservation Association of Australia.Certificate of test magnet electric fan -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Realia, c1940
Electric Iron. Hotpoint Standard 6lbstawell