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Parks Victoria - Mount Buffalo Chalet
Vase
Silver plated vase which was part of the Dining room silver service settings . 'When the Victorian railways took over managemen of the Chalet from 1 october 1924, they ran their dining room and cafe in similar fashion to the dining cars on their trains and refreshment rooms on their stations, using the same ceramic hotel-ware and electro plated nickel silverware (EPNS), all made to order items that are clearly idenitified by the distinctive 'VR' monogram. The Chalet retains a good selection of of the diverse range of EPNS item formerly used in the dining room..- which in all their variety and function help to interpret the dining room protocols of the 'tourist house' and the service provied by the Victorian Railways refreshment and Services Branch. Many of the items were manufactured by by Stoke & Sons of Melbourne (est. 1856.' (Pg 103. Historica) Listed in Draft Inventory of Significant Collection items. Appendix A.3.Tableware. (Pg 166 Historica).Two fluted electroplated silver vases with Victorian Railways insignia and a number at base."VR" and more... -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Retirement living: Vermont Village shows the way, 1993
More and more retirees are opting to live in retirement villages.More and more retirees are opting to live in retirement villages.More and more retirees are opting to live in retirement villages.retirement homes and villages, aged people, vermont retirement village, frost, ray, frost, louise -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Animal specimen - Tawny Frogmouth, Trustees of the Australian Museum, 1860-1880
The Tawny Frogmouth, although often mistaken for an owl, is a nocturnal Australian bird of the Podargidae family that is more closely related to the nightjars. They are widespread in terms of distribution and can be found all across mainland Australia and Tasmania in a diverse variety of habitats from woodlands, forests and urban areas. Masters of camouflage, the Tawny Frogmouth sleeps during the day on tree branches in a stiff upward facing position (as with this specimen) to mimic broken tree branches, their feathers assist in this deception as the mottled grey and brown colours blend into the environment seamlessly. This specimen differs in colours from the usual appearance of a Tawny Frogmouth, as the beak is usually a olive-grey to blackish tone and the plumage is generally more dominantly grey all over the bird. This specimen is part of a collection of almost 200 animal specimens that were originally acquired as skins from various institutions across Australia, including the Australian Museum in Sydney and the National Museum of Victoria (known as Museums Victoria since 1983), as well as individuals such as amateur anthropologist Reynell Eveleigh Johns between 1860-1880. These skins were then mounted by members of the Burke Museum Committee and put-on display in the formal space of the Museum’s original exhibition hall where they continue to be on display. This display of taxidermy mounts initially served to instruct visitors to the Burke Museum of the natural world around them, today it serves as an insight into the collecting habits of the 19th century.This specimen is part of a significant and rare taxidermy mount collection in the Burke Museum. This collection is scientifically and culturally important for reminding us of how science continues to shape our understanding of the modern world. They demonstrate a capacity to hold evidence of how Australia’s fauna history existed in the past and are potentially important for future environmental research. This collection continues to be on display in the Museum and has become a key part to interpreting the collecting habits of the 19th century.This Tawny Frogmouth has a broad head and a creamy beige coloured wide triangular beak with a hooked tip. The plumage on the head and back of the bird is a combination of darker and rufous browns, mottled with streaks of cream and grey. The underside of the bird from the bottom of the beak to the tail tip is a lighter cream colour with streaks of rufous-brown. The feet are an orange-brown colour. This specimen is adopting the skyward looking pose associated with the species, mimicking dead tree branches.1a. / More-Park / See Catalogue, page 7 /taxidermy mount, taxidermy, burke museum, beechworth, australian museum, skin, reynell eveleigh johns, bird, australian birds, tawny frogmouth, frogmouth -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, Valley Art, 2000_06
Article discusses the Loyola College Art Show and the photograph shows two Loyola students with artist Shirley Fraser. Shirley Fraser was involved in many community activities. She was a member of the pioneering Black family of Bundoora and Watsonia and a member of GHS. Photocopy of newspaper article. Text and photograph. Written in pen by Shirley Fraser: “June 2000” and “I had more weight, more hair, more teeth, and more “get up and go” then!! Now all is downhill or “shifted”!!” loyola college, loyola art show, shirley fraser, shirley black, xavier pearce, margie morrison, artists -
Marysville & District Historical Society
Ephemera (Item) - Information brochure, Marysville & District Historical Society Inc, Marysville Historical Walk, 2003
An information brochure outlining a historical walk around Marysville that takes in some of the more historical sites in the township. This brochure was created by the Marysville & District Historical Society Inc in 2003. Most of the buildings, along with most of the town, were destroyed in the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.An information brochure outlining a historical walk around Marysville that takes in some of the more historical sites in the township.marysville, victoria, australia, information brochure, 2009 black saturday bushfires -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, The Secrets of Hardwood King, 1980's
Algernon John Elmore (1882 - 1961) .Algernon John Elmore (1882 - 1961) or 'The Hardwood King' designed and built more than 50 craftsman bungalows in Blackburn in the early 1900's.Algernon John Elmore (1882 - 1961) .elmore, algernon, john, elmore houses -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Portrait of gentleman in suite with handlebar mustache
Collected by Dorothy Brumby in relation to Great Western ResearchOval Shaped Portrait of gentleman in suite with large handlebar mustache The More Studio Gore -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, 8th Indi Light Horse, c1918
This black and white mage depicts large group of men dressed in military uniform of the Light Horse - with most wearing leather leggings, bandolier and slouch hat with emu plumes. "More Majorum" is engraved on the attached plaque which means "after the custom (or manner) of our ancestors" The 8th Light Horse Regiment was a mounted rifles regiment of the Australian Army during the First World War. The regiment was raised in September 1914, and assigned to the 3rd Light Horse Brigade. The regiment fought against the forces of the Ottoman Empire, in Egypt, at Gallipoli, on the Sinai Peninsula, and in Palestine and Jordan. After the armistice the regiment eventually returned to Australia in March 1919. For its role in the war the regiment was awarded fifteen battle honours. During the inter-war years, the 8th Light Horse was re-raised as a part-time unit based in the Indi region of northern Victoria. It was later converted to a divisional cavalry regiment during the Second World War but was disbanded in 1944 without having been deployed overseas.During WWI three light horse regiments were raised in Victoria for the AIF, the 4th ALH, the 8th ALH and the 13th ALH. These regiments served with distinction at Gallipoli, in the Middle East and on the Western Front.Wide and narrow rectangle shaped black and white reproduction photograph mounted on plyboard. A small metal plaque is attached in the centre of lower edge.Plaque -8th Indi Light Horse "More Majorum"8th indi light horse, victoria -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Bureau On The Move, 1993
The Youth Adult Bureau will move to Silver Grove, Nunawading.The Youth Adult Bureau will move to Silver Grove, Nunawading. which is a more central location in the municipality. Nunawading Council allocated a Budget of $50,000 for the development of a permanent site for the Bureau.The Youth Adult Bureau will move to Silver Grove, Nunawading. youth services, the youth adult bureau, silver grove, nunawading, city of nunawading -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Notice of default in rate payments, 1933, 1937
A notice of default in rate payments to Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham to the Freehold Investment and Banking Co of Australia LtdA notice of default in rate payments to Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham to the Freehold Investment and Banking Co of Australia Ltd and a solicitor's letter requesting more information about the sale of land to T.J. Kiker.A notice of default in rate payments to Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham to the Freehold Investment and Banking Co of Australia Ltdmetropolitan avenue, nunawading, lot 2, shire of blackburn and mitcham, kiker, t.j., freehold investment and banking company of australia ltd, rates -
Ballarat RSL Sub-Branch Inc.
Part No 233
More research requiredequipment/gear, ballarat rsl, ballarat -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Median House Price Skyrockets, 2016
House prices in Whitehorse are more than 160 per cent more expensive than a decade ago.city of whitehorse, housing, land values -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, The marketing mix: promoting museums, galleries and exhibitions, 1995
This publication introduces marketing to museums and gallery staff and volunteers who would like to know more about it and assistance in ensuring that marketing is used to its full advantage.This publication introduces marketing to museums and gallery staff and volunteers who would like to know more about it and assistance in ensuring that marketing is used to its full advantage.museums - australia, exhibitions, marketing, (dr.) (ms) sharron dickman -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - RANDALL COLLECTION: MORE AUSSIE LIFE BY ESTELLE RANDALL, 1980
Book, Peter Randall Collection, More Aussie Life, by Estelle Randall, Illustrated by Dorothy Owen. More poems.Printed bi D.G.Walker Pty.Ltd. Bendigo, Victoria.book, bendigo, estelle randall -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Booklet - The Origin of Parks' Names, City of Whitehorse Parks and Reserves: Names and Origins
List of more than 50 Whitehorse Parks and Reserves and the Name OriginAn incomplete list of more than 50 parks and reserves in Whitehorse and the origin of their names. Printed copy with plastic spiral binding with front and back plastic covers. Some photo originals faded.non-fiction List of more than 50 Whitehorse Parks and Reserves and the Name Origincity of whitehorse, parks and reserves, halliday park, box hill gardens, yarran dheran, schwerkolt cottage, gardiners creek reserve, whitehorse reserve, walker park, slater reserve, old strathdon orchard, morton thomas, boer war memorial linsey park, kyalite, elmore walk, john gardiner, bruce and daisy campbell, upton house, ballyshanassay, blackburn lake -
St Patrick's Old Collegians Association (SPOCA)
Photograph - Students, 1960s
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Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Accessory - Tie, 20th C
Necktie of MTS member, used for more formal or representational occasions. Worn by Captain Keith Dann, MtS Hastings.From the personal Collection of Mrs Pat Dann a former member of the Central MtSV and later with her husband Captain Keith Dann supported and founded the Hastings branch of the Mission to Seamen in the late 20th C. Men's polyester fabric necktie, in dark blue, covered with subtle black flying angel insignia patterns, in various sizes, and two more prominent white smaller flying angel insignia patternsnecktie, flying angel, tie, pat dann, captain keith dann, hastings mission, mission to seafarers -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Pamphlet, Hanging Bridge, Manchester, England
Hanging Bridge is a medieval bridge spanning the Hanging Ditch which connected the rivers Irk and Irwell in Manchester. 'For many years the bridge was completely hidden, remembered only in the name of the area where it had stood, until its rediscovery and subsequent excavation as a result of demolition work carried out in the 1880s.' ... More information is on the pamphlet A pamphlet containing images and information about the Hanging Bridge at Manchester Cathedral.Manchester Cathedral Hanging Bridge: A scheduled ancient monument of Manchester constructed in 1421. ... More information and timeline on pamphlethanging bridge, manchester, medieval, manchester cathedral -
Australian National Surfing Museum
Photograph, Jack Eden, Kennett River, 1964
Black and white photograph taken by Jack Eden at Kennett River, Victoria, in 1964. Image is of a surfer standing next to a VW with surfboards on the roof. Another car and more boards on the ground also appear in the picture. In the background is a peeling wave with a surfer riding it. More surfers sit waiting. Jack Eden was a pioneer of Australian surfing and surf photography. His images capture something of arguably the halcyon days of Australian surfing. Rare image of surfing at remote Kennett Rover along the Great Ocean Road.Black and white photograph taken at Kennett River, Victoria, of a surfer standing next to a VW sedan with surfboards on the roof. Another car and more boards on the ground is to the right of the VW. In the background is a righthand, peeling wave with a surfer riding it.Titled: Australia Jack Eden, Kennett River, Victoriakennett river, surfboards, vw sedan, jack eden, great ocean road -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper clippings, 04/01/1965
Collection of newspaper clippings in scrap book dated 1960 - 1973. Taken probably from Sentinel Times of Wonthaggi.Newspaper article with photo of Albert Robertson and model shell house. Text explains his building up of a tourist attraction by cementing shells onto 18" fibro plaster sheets to make pictures of people and objects."Albert's House is more than a shell"local history, newspapers, shell house on summerland peninsula, phillip island, jean jamieson -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Flong, J E Earl Pty Ltd 'Cash Sale' form, Riall Bros, Printers, c. 1945
Temporary negative mould made to cast a metal stereotype used for printing.A Flong created by Riall Bros Printers for a 'Cash Sale' form' J E Earl Pty Ltd, Port Melbourne.August 15/1945 3 MOREriall brothers pty ltd, business and traders - printers, j e earl pty ltd -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Hook Button, late 1800's to mid 1900's
This item and its use and design spans the 1800's to early 1900's both in its fashion and application requirements. The genteel factor must be made when applying it to the Kiewa Valley. The evolution of general clothing and apparel has moved from solid(long lasting) and sometimes expensive material and fasteners to a cheaper and more "throw away" fashion of sometimes monthly change in the later 1900's to 2000's.The significance of this item to a rural setting such as the Kiewa Valley not only points to an integration of "modern" fashion in semi remote rural Australian environments but also the limited connections to "high" fashion through magazines and audible (radio) and visual (cinema) advertising. It also "spotlights" the differences between the European and British social networking and lack of interaction between towns and counties to the "Australian" levels of interactions between rural and city environments. Although physical distances in Australia, during this period (1800's to early 1900's) was a retarding factor in the diffusion of the latest fashion apparel it was not as noticeable as when the global communication and the physical travel abilities were "exploded" in the latter 1900's. This shift towards "the smaller" globe scenario has overcome the physical distances that were so apparent in the previous century.This silver button/glove hook was based on late 1800's designs when buttons became more integrated and fashionable than "tie up" laces. This was more so in genteel fashion. The main hook extension from the "pronged" hand piece has been constructed in a way that allows for easy replacement by either longer or shorter hooks.costume accessories, footwear, shoes and boots with buttons, gloves, costume -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Great Amity Ship Berthed, n.d
Port of Portland Authority Archivesport of portland archives -
St Patrick's Old Collegians Association (SPOCA)
Photograph - Students, 1960s
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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Blackburn Level Crossing
Blackburn Road level Crossing was closed for 2 weeks.Blackburn Road level Crossing was closed for 2 weeks for the rail line to be lowered under Blackburn Road. More than 1,000 piles will be drilled to reinforce the rail corridor which is due to be completed 2017.Blackburn Road level Crossing was closed for 2 weeks. level crossing removal authority, blackburn road, blackburn railway crossing, blackburn railway station -
Bendigo Military Museum
Magazine - MAGAZINES, FRAGMENTS FROM FRANCE, C. 1915
The Magazine "Fragments from France" was produced during WW1 and was basically a comic and sold to troops at the front..1) Titled - "Fragments from France" No. 4 - green cover and 36 pages inside of various cartoons. A cartoon on front and a poem on the back. .2) Titled "More Fragments from France" by Capt Bruce Bairnfather. Dark green magazine with 42 pages. Inside cover is some ads and cartoon on front and series of cartoons and a foreword inside. This is 2nd Edition..1) On front No. 4, The Bystanders "Fragments from France" by Capt Bruce Bairnsfather, Price on back. .2) On front "More Fragments from France" by Capt Bruce Bairnsfather. .3) On front "The Bystanders Fragments No. 5" by Bruce Bairnsfather.magazine, fragments from france, cartoons, ww1 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Shuttle, c1923
Spool with thread used for tatting or lace making. Patent applied April 17 , 1923'Boye' Improved. More Thread - Less Knotshandcrafts, equipment -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Instrument - Musical, Organ
Mason & Hamlin Organ - More details to follow!flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, organ -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - BENDIGO SHOW, Oct 1970
Slide. Bendigo Show. More amusement rides.slide, bendigo, bendigo show., bendigo show. -
Numurkah & District Historical Society
Book - Arithmetic Books, Tables of Interest (year unknown) / Elementary Algebra (1930) / Aritmetical & Mental Calculations (1847) / Arithmetic for Grade 3 (1946)
Hardcovered books (see photo for more details)see photoeducation, school, mathematics, arithmetic, textbooks