The Garden of the Grieving Mother is an acknowledgement of the trauma, grief and anxiety felt by the families of Australian servicemen and women. Of the 3,801 WWI service men and women commemorated in the Ballarat Avenue of Honour, 1 in 5 made the ultimate sacrifice, giving their lives. At the centre of the memorial space is a bronze sculpture of a mother clutching a photograph of her son by sculptor Peter Corlett who has created many war memorial public artworks. The memorial was unveiled on 15 February 2017 by Governor General Sir Peter Cosgrove and Mrs Kaye Baird, mother of posthumous Victoria Cross recipient, Corporal Cameron Baird.Bronze sculpture installed in landscaped garden on lit plintha mother grieving the loss of her child at war

Machine made "Chemical" lace edging. Cotton thread embroidered onto a base fabric which is later dissolved away.

A once grand French Chateau almost obliterated by artillery fire. Despite extensive frontline service this is one of the few instances where Les Chandler took a photograph of the destruction of war. In the several hundred letters he wrote to his family at home in Australia, he stuck to his vow of almost never mentioning the horrors of war.france, chateau, destroyed, ww1, world war 1

Framed newspaper clipping with engraved plaque 7 May 2001. The clipping titled "Melbourne's one day in a hundred" is from The Age 16 page liftout titled: "100 Years of Australia's Parliament". The article features a colour photograph of children from the South Gippsland Shire holding large bees on sticks. They are participating in a street parade in Flinders Street. Black card window mount and with glossy black metal frame.

128.1 - Letter on Bendigo Branch of Electricity Supply Department of SEC letterhead, dated 3.12.1942 to W.Jack re seeking copy of information supplied to him by Mr. McShane. Signed T.H.McNaught, Manager. 128.2 - Envelope, addressed to W.Jack, cancelled Bendigo 30 Nov. 42, 2 1/2d machine stamp in red ink. Letter on printed letterhead with watermark. Letter and envelope typed. Envelope "Invicta Registered", made in Australia with SEC return address, bottom left hand corner.Signed in ink by "T.H.McNaught"trams, tramways, bendigo, sec

Farm Equipment,calipers, caliper, measure

Bird's beak used to grip fibre strandsCurved metal gripper made of two parts and hinged at 'eye' of 'bird', causing one part to move up and down.SPLweaving mills, collins bros mill pty ltd

This photograph depicts the Sister-in-charge with a group of Melbourne District Nursing Society (MDNS,) Trained nurses, 'Nurses", with their bicycles, which were the first mode of transport purchased by MDNS in 1903. The bicycles enabled their Nurses to visit more patients over a wider area. They are identified as: L-R back row: Trained Nurses Taylor, Steele, Francis, Young. L-R front row: Isobel Curnow, Annie Roberts, Isabel Hawkes (Sister in Charge), Becker. Their uniforms were a grey cotton dress with white collar, cuffs and belt and their was a red Maltese cross on their pith helmets. They gave nursing care to the poor in the inner Melbourne and close surrounding areas (districts). On the 17th of February 1885, just 50 years after Melbourne was founded, a preliminary meeting of ladies and gentlemen who were anxious to form a society to provide "skilled nursing" for the sick poor in their own homes was held in Mrs William McCulloch’s home at Spring Street, Melbourne. At this meeting it was decided “that the association would be called the Melbourne District Nursing Society”, the first Society of its kind in Australia, and “that the special object of the Society shall be to secure skilled nursing for the sick poor in their own homes”. On the 16th of March a Committee was formed to “arrange for engaging one "duly qualified nurse”. On the 1st of May 1885 a Nurse, Mrs. Ferguson, was employed at £100 per annum, and a second Nurse, Mrs. Joanne Cannon, commenced six months later. In that era the term ‘Nurse’ was used even though they were ‘qualified’ i.e. ‘trained’ nurses. They worked in the now CBD, ie from Spencer Street to Spring Street and from Victoria Parade to Flinders Street. From its inception the Society was at the forefront of health care. They provided high quality Trained nursing care; educated their patients in the curing and prevention of disease; teaching the importance of cleanliness, fresh air and good nutrition, both by verbal instruction and demonstration, even supplying soup and milk when needed, as well as providing wood and coal in the winter. At that time they walked the streets and lane ways amid the slums of inner Melbourne carrying their nursing bag containing lotion, ointments, powders, liniment, bandages, dressings, a case of spirits, and the Nurse's own clean apron, soap and small towel. They supplied equipment on loan, such as earthenware hot water bottles, splints, urinals, bed pans, bed cradles, feeding mugs, and air-cushions as well as providing blankets and clean bed linen, and nightdresses as necessary. Trained midwives began home births in late 1893 taking midwifery bundles and providing clothes for the babe and mother as needed. As the work increased a third Trained nurse was employed but this was arduous work, particularly in the heat of summer and many Nurses only remained with the Society for several months. Permission to use bicycles was given to the Nurses in 1898 and the Society decided to purchase their own in 1903. A business man offered ‘new free wheel’ bicycles at £13 each which included maintenance for one year. Bells and wooden frames were added, at a cost of £5 per frame, so the Nurses could carry extra equipment. Nurses’ bags were strapped to the handlebars. Soup was made for those in need 2-3 times a week and if patients could not arrange to have it collected the soup was delivered by the Nurses on their bicycles. The use of bicycles caused a change in uniform, with white pith helmets, and veils covering them and tied under their chin, now being used. They provided high quality nursing care to a range of people, often in destitute situations, some lying on rags on the floor as they had no bed, others with just a bed and maybe a thin blanket, a chair and nothing else. Their ages ranged from babes, children, adults to the elderly. The Nurses gave medications as ordered by a Doctor, dressed wounds e.g. to the injured, and surgical cases, and to those with leg ulcers; attended to patients with ‘surgical ailments’ such as ‘hip disease’; gave care to those with acute illnesses such as bronchitis, pleurisy, pneumonia, measles, and scarlet fever, as well as those with chronic illnesses such as consumption (tuberculosis), heart disease, arthritis, cancer, debility, neuritis and paralysis. In 1913 a Nurse had her Board and residence, uniforms, bicycles and laundry expensive provided and was paid £50 a year for her first six months. At the end of a year her salary is increased by £5, and later she earns £60 a year. Over the years the nurses complained that their veils became wet in the rain and asked for a change of uniform but this did not occur until 1921. Bicycles continued to be used in inner areas until 1945. Sepia photograph of eight Melbourne District Nursing Society Trained nurses posing with their bicycles in a park; some are partly hidden. Nurse's uniforms consist of long grey dresses with white belts, cuffs and collars and white pith helmets with a Maltese cross in the centre. Oblong leather nursing bags of varying sizes are strapped to five of the bicycles. In the centre is Sister-in-charge – Mrs Hawkes (in white); to her left are 4 Nurses and to her right 3. L-R – Front row – Trained Nurses Curnow, Roberts, (Hawkes) and Becker. Back row – Nurses Taylor, Steele, Francis and Young. Trees and a palm are in the background. The bicycles have two large wire spoked wheels at either end of the black V shape bicycle frame; a rubber tyre runs around the outside of each wheel. The metal handlebars are a horizontal configuration and are attached with a central column into a black vertical column at the front of the V shape bicycle frame which has ‘fork shaped’ thin metal pierces running down either side of the wheel attaching the frame to the central hub of the wheel. The rear wheel is attached the same way to a central column at the rear of the frame which runs up to V shape solid seat. At the bottom of the V of the frame a pedal is attached with a rotating arm on either side of the bicycle and on the right side the rotating arm is attached to a sprocket which has a chain running around it back to a smaller sprocket on the hub of the back wheel. The chain has a thin metal guard over it. There are narrow thin metal mud guards running a short distance above the top of each wheel. melbourne district nursing society (1885-1957), bicycles, nurses, uniforms, mdns, mdns transport, rdns, royal district nursing service, trained nurse annie roberts, sister-in-charge isabel hawkes, trained nurse taylor, trained nurse steele, trained nurse francis, trained nurse young, trained nurse becker, trained nurse isobel curnow

5 Flow sheets, used in Industrial Chemistry Lectures, pre 1952

Circa 1900.One green velvet, metal and expandable brown fabric carrying case with a metal carry ring in the centre of the lid and a front sliding clasp. It is lined with blue satin. One cream, kid leather glove with three cream, plastic buttons on the inside of the wrist. One cream, plastic glove stretcher with wire spring.cases, gloves, glove stretcher

Lined notebook, 100 sheets, with marbleised cover, stapled with red Rexene quarter binding with two sheets marked up for each tram between 574 and 651 giving date inspected, overhaul dates and condition in a remarks column. 1947 to 1952 In the front of the book were many loose sheets giving authorisation for bus painting and repairs at Preston works, accident and maintenance repairs for specific buses. Marked "574 - 651" in white ink on spine of book.trams, tramways, mmtb, buses, repainting, repairs, trams

Poppet head, North Deborah gold mine ( sign on middle landing) . Mine working when photo taken. Wheels on top for raising and lowering of cage and trucks. Flagpole. Note: air raid siren on top brace Sign on second landing reads ' North Deborah' Gold Mining Coy. N.L.'north deborah mine, gold mining, golden square

This is paper back book of 128 pages. The front cover has a colour photograph of a swimmer and white printing. The spine has black printing and the back cover has a colour photograph of swimmers and black printing. The pages contain printed text and colour photographsnon-fictionThis book by Don Warner contains information on present day open water swims in Victoriaswimming races in warrnambobol

Book. ALEC H. CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 128 page hardcover book of selected verse by Edward Harrington with an introduction by Frank E.Blake. Published in 1957 the Australasian Book Society, Melbourne and printed by Coronation Press, Melbourne. Catalogue sticker '2051 HAR' on spine.Edward Harringtonbooks, collections, poetry, alec h. chisholm collection, edward harrington, frank e.blake, poetry

This is a book offering the reader ways to combat mental and spiritual stress. The author, the Rev. Gordon Powell (1911-2005) was born in Warrnambool to Louisa and George Powell. His father was a dentist in Kepler Street Warrnambool. Gordon Powell was educated in Melbourne and was a Presbyterian Minister in Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne and U.S.A. He was an R.A.A.F. chaplain in World War Two and established the Alcoholics Anonymous organization in Victoria. At St. Stephens Church in Sydney he attracted large attendances at both his Sunday and week-day services and became well-known for his religious radio broadcasts. He wrote several books and many articles for religious journals. This book is retained because it is the only piece of writing we have by the Rev. Gordon Powell who was born in Warrnambool in 1911 and was one of the most influential Presbyterian Church ministers in Australia in the 20th century. This is a hard cover book of 128 pages. The hard cover is blue with black printing on the spine. The dust cover has printing on the back cover and spine and a colour photograph of a path and parkland with red printing on the front cover. The pages contain an introduction and twelve chapters of text. rev. gordon powell, australian presbyterian church, history of warrnambool

This book details the places and towns along the south coast of Australia. It contains potted histories and information for tourists. Some of the information regarding places to stay and recreational facilities etc will date over the years and the book will be of less use.This book is of minor interest as a summary of the places along the coastline of Victoria and as a useful resource book in our library.This s a soft-cover book of 128 pages. It has a blue cover with a colour photograph and red and white printing on the front cover and a colour photograph of the author and black printing on the back cover. The pages contain printed material, black and white photographs and maps and sketches. coastline of victoria, history of warrnambool

Viola Annie McVicars (1911–1990) was born in Korumburra on 29 April 1911. At the age of 21, she married William John Ayling (1909–1995). After their marriage in 1932, they moved to Kew, initially to 81 Tennyson Street, and later to 180 Pakington Street. A professional tailoress, Viola Ayling was also a talented amateur potter, creating her ceramics at her home in Pakington Street, where she had an internal studio and a handmade, wood-fired brick kiln in her backyard. Following her death in 1990, her studio pottery passed to her daughter, and following the daughter’s death, to her granddaughter. This piece of glazed earthenware is part of a collection of 15 functional and decorative ceramic items donated by Viola’s granddaughter to the collection in 2024.Parent file of the items in the Viola Annie Ayling collection of 1940s, 1950s, 1960s and 1970s ceramics. This parent file includes digital copies of a photograph of the ceramicist and also of her home at 128 Pakington Street, Kew, in 1951 where she practiced her art.128 pakington street -- kew (vic.), ceramics -- victoria (australia), viola annie mcvicars, viola annie ayling

Kith Kiln was the site of a short lived charcoal kiln designed to provide an alternative to petrol during World War 11 when there was a fuel shortage. Local history has been told by Genseric (Bill) Parker and the reflections collected by Friends of Kirth Kiln (under the auspices of Parks Victoria).The booklet is significant because it tells the story of the development of the Kirth Kiln Park in Gembrook, from the Friends perspective.The park is not only historical but is also of great environmental significance and it forms part of community life in the district. Green soft cover booklet of 128 pages. The front cover has 2 photos; the top one of the caretakers compound with Forest Commission huts and the bottom photo is of the Lake, taken from the dam on Tomahawk Creek. The back cover has a diagram of the Kiln logo.Fireside Stories with Genseric (Bill) Parker and Lorna Parker. Reflections collected by Friends of Kirth Kiln.kirth kiln, genseric parker, parks victoria, gembrook, charcoal burner

On 12th May 1953 a meeting was arranged by the Lions Club of Footscray, and was held at the home of Bill Harvey in Sunshine, with the intention of forming a club in the Sunshine area. The first official luncheon was held on 3rd June 1953 at the Sunshine Town Hall and was attended by representatives from Melbourne, Footscray and Essendon Clubs. After the membership reached 25 the Lions Club of Sunshine was Chartered on 21st July 1953, and became the 5th Club in Victoria and the 17th in Australia. Over the years the club raised funds through various activities to provide charitable donations to organisations, people, and disaster areas, as well as to purchase house and land for a Senior Citizens Club. It became necessary to sell the house and land years later. The Lions Club also contributed to the Sunshine Swimming Pool which was opened in December 1960, and was welcomed by the children of Sunshine. Some of the activities to raise funds included Guy Fawkes bonfire nights, rodeos, paper and bottle drives, jumble sales,Tivoli Gala Nights, car raffles, and sausage sizzles. Over the past 10 years the Sunshine Lions have put in thousands of hours of work, and have disbursed in excess of $200,000 for charitable purposes. As well as supporting overseas projects and natural disasters, the Lions have continued their community work. Funds have been donated to care providers such as the Mercy Hospice and Scope, and also used to provide Christmas hampers and dinners, and for underprivileged children to have holidays. Some of the organisations that have recently received funds were Helping Hands Across the Pacific, Gellibrand Services, Royal District Nursing Service, and the Sunshine Mission. During 1960/61 the club membership reached a record 58, however at the time of the 60th Anniversary dinner the membership was 17, three of which were in their seventies and 3 in their eighties. The above brief historical information was sourced from the 60th Anniversary Dinner booklet.This booklet is significant because it contains an 11 page summarised historical record of the 60 years of activities of the Lions Club of Sunshine. It also contains an Honour Roll of past members and of members who received awards, as well as the names of the 61 people who served as Club Presidents from W.T. Harvey (1953-54) to P. Green (2012-13). The booklet can be used as a starting reference source for anybody seeking information about the Lions Club of Sunshine Inc.White paper booklet of 20 pages with blue printing and a blue and yellow Lions International emblem on the front cover. The booklet contains the dinner Menu and the Programme for the evening, as well as a summary of the 60 years of activities of the LIONS CLUB of SUNSHINE. It also features the names of the 61 Club Presidents, the members who received awards, and an Honour Roll.LIONS L INTERNATIONAL / Sunshine / 60th Anniversary Dinner / Italia Room, Club Italia Sporting Club 128-152 Furlong Road, North Sunshine / Friday 10th May 2013lions club of sunshine, 60th anniversary dinner, lions sunshine presidents 1953-2013, lions sunshine honour roll, historical activities of lions sunshine

The Beagle Press, 1999.. Lge. 4to; pp. 128; frontispiece, 50 plates, bibliography; stiff illustrated wrapper, a fine copy. With contributions by Roger Butler, Anita Callaway, Jeanette Hoorn, Jacqueline Macnaughtan, Richard Neville, Juliet Peers, Kay Vernon and Liz Ward.non-fictionCatalogue of artworks by Australian female painter, Violet Teague.violet teague, windjammers, jane clark, felicity druce, artist, female artist, c.b. pedersen, carnarvon

Nino Corda was a Geelong based textile designer who worked at various textile mills between 1957 & 2003. He travelled the world in search of the latest fashions and techniques and developed timeless designs that were much loved by Australians. These items are on rotational display at the National Wool Museum’s ‘In the Factory’ exhibition. For many years, Nino also worked as part of the Honorary Staff of the National Wool Museum. His passion for the world of textiles provided energy and knowledge to the visitors and staff of the museum. Although Nino has now retired from his honorary position and has hung up his Australian Tartan vest, these items will continue to serve the community in sharing the stories of Australian Textile design. This notebook contains information on how to calculate and enlarge a small sample pattern into a larger textile. The equations would provide answers to the required length of thread (often measured in weight as opposed to distance) of a selected textile. The sample and appropriate thread would be needed for mass production at a commercial mill.Blue textured vinyl forms the covers of this notebook. On the front of the inscription is visible in gold text. Internally, small font black writing on yellowing pages forms most of this notebook. Pp.128 published pages with calendar and spare pages for notes forming the second half of this notebook. Front Cover. Words, printed. WITH THE COMPLIMENTS OF / NOEL P. HUNT & CO. PTY. LTD.textile design, textile calculations

Book - 128 A5 pages + card covers, perfect bound, titled "Always start your car with two bells", written by Emily George 1985. Details her career, relatively short, as a Conductor and Tram Driver, training, experiences, interaction with other staff and family.On first page "Keith Stodden 3-2-02" in ink.trams, tramways, books, conductors, drivers, training, melbourne

Book - narrative of the Philippine Campaign WW2.Hard cover book. Cover - cardboard, red colour buckram with black print on spine. 128 pages - cut, plain, off white paper. No illustrations. Owner's stamp. Book seller's adhesive label and handwritten information on front end paper. Owner's stamp on back end paper.End paper's - Owner's stamp in black ink - "BENDIGO DISTRICT/ RSL SUB BRANCH INC./ PO BOX 449/ BENDIGO VIC 3552" Book seller's label - black print on yellow adhesive label "Moore's Bookshop Pty Ltd/ 264 Pitt Street/ Sydney" From "Inscription's and Marking's" - Handwritten black ink - "30/11" - "donated by/ Peter Morrison".books, military history, ww2, campaigns

Pyramid hill a Durham Ox. Victorians mounted Rifles stones from the Boer War in South Africa 1899 -1903 to presentation of medals 1905" compiled by margret Williamson Cindy Parker and Lisa Pickersgill while soft cover photo of memorial hall and centotaph on cover. 128 PPbooks, military history

This minute book records the reformed Science and Field Naturalists Club of the Ballarat School of Mines. Such a club had existed in 1888 and 1889. Final recorded meeting took place on 17th November 1918, resolved that "there would be no further meeting of the Club until further notice was given." (Ballarat School of Mines Annual Report of 1888, p.17. Also mentioned in Annual Report 1889, p.195)Dark blue hard-cover minute book with dark red spine. 186 numbered lined pages with left hand margin. Last entry on p.128. Courier Newspaper article 'Victorian National Park: Our Fauna and Fauna' by Charles Hoadley published 16/06/1915 Included: State Savings Bank of Victoria account booklet No. 128.155, issued to School of Mines Science and Field Naturalists Club.ballarat school of mines, smb, science and field naturalists club, fenner, charles fenner, albert w. steane, william baragwanath, john brittain, lal lal, lal lal excursion, science nad field naturalists club, ballarat field naturalists wild flower show, maurice copland, alfred mica smith, sunnyside woollen mill excursion, wilson's promontory, charles hoadley