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Falls Creek Historical Society
Photograph - Inside Wallace's Hut, c1968
MEYER COLLECTION - FALLS CREEK PHOTOS In 1947 a determined group of like-minded State Electricity Commission (SEC) staff including Ray Meyer, the chief surveyor of the Kiewa Hydro-Electric Scheme, had a common interest that revolved around the skiing potential of the snow-covered high plains which included what is now the resort of Falls Creek. The six SEC employees, Toni St Elmo, Ray Meyer, Jack Minogue, Lloyd Dunn, Adrian Ruffenacht and Dave Gibson (together with their families) banded together to secretly build a 'hut' that was the first ski lodge at Falls Creek. Using a road built in 1930s to gain access to Falls Creek, their hut project was carried out in secret as efforts by other skiers were blocked by H.H.C. Williams – the engineer in charge of the Hydro Scheme. In 1946 Ray Meyer made a trip to the Lands Office in Melbourne. He came away with a 99-year lease on three acres that was ideally suited for a hut designed by Lloyd Dunn. Adrian Ruffenacht (Design Engineer for the KHS) had suggested where the group should build because of easy access to a spring for water. Much of the building material required was scavenged from derelict huts on the high plains. Due to the need for secrecy, the determined group worked on the hut in the evenings and weekends to avoid detection. During the building period the group had met at Echidna Rock (now known as Eagle Rock) where Skippy St Elmo announced, "This is my favourite ‘Skyline’.” And so the first lodge in the area at Falls Creek Ski Resort came into existence. With the development of the International Poma in the 1970s, the Skyline Lodge, which was sited between the ski-lift’s pole one and pole two, was demolished. However, the legacy of Ray Meyer, Toni St Elmo, Jack Minogue, Lloyd Dunn, Adrian Ruffenacht and Dave Gibson and Skyline lives on in the vibrant atmosphere of Falls Creek Resort. The MEYER COLLECTION documents developments on the Kiewa Hydro Scheme and their life at Falls Creek from the mid 1930s to 1960s.This image is significant because Wallace's Hut is a heritage listed building which has provided shelter to cattlemen and skier on the High Plains since 1889.A black and white photo taken by John Meyer inside Wallace's Hut. The hut was built in 1889 and is probably the oldest surviving hut on the high plains of north-east Victoria. The State Electricity Commission used the hut from the late 1920s until the early 1940s to collect data on precipitation for possible future hydroelectric works. Toni and Skippy spent their first years on the mountain living in Wallace's Hut. falls creek, victorian snowfields, joan meyer, diamantina hut -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Bottle, Perfume, Early 20th century
No information is available on these two bottles. Small perfume bottles were used extensively in Victorian and Edwardian times and are still in use today. Perfume bottles of the past are collectable items.These bottles are suitable as display items and have no local significance.These are two plain glass bottles of similar shape, one with a stopper. The bottles have a rounded bottom and a smaller neck. The stopper is of metal with a serrated top. There is printing on top of the stopper. ‘B & Co. L., Rd. No. 384531’perfume bottles, warrnambool -
Melbourne Legacy
Functional object - Bookmaker's Bag
Bookmaker's bag used as a prop during Legacy golfing and social events. Bags such as this one were used by bookmakers to collect and securely hold punters' bet at racing events.Legatees had many social events together and used items like this.White painted leather bag with metal fastening mechanism. A short painted leather handle is joined to the bag by metal fastening clips. A long painted leather strap is joined to the bag by metal fastening clips.'R.J. Connell / Victorian Club' painted in black and 'U. Pickem / K.E.R.C.' Handwritten in black on other side.legatee event, legatee, golf -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Making sure food is tipped into good use, 24/01/2018
Two birds, one scone is a La Trobe University student-led initiative which helps to feed the needy by collecting unused food from cafes and distributing to charity groups.News article 1 page, black text and colour image.la trobe university, two birds, one scone, food distribution -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph, Sepia, Dinner is served on board a sailing ship - Apprentices fetching their dinner, 1906
Early 20th C. image of crew members on board ship. It is thought that the basins were used to collect their meals as a way of ensuring minimum spillage when the vessel was under way. The Barque Crocodile out of Liverpool is documented in an Annual report as donating 15 shillings and sixpence from the crew towards the building fund for the Mission Building. This image may well depict some of those crew members who 'chipped in'.Small monochrome photograph (faded) depicting small group of seamen aboard the Barque Crocodile performing chores.Hanwritten in pencil on verso: 12barque crocodile, crew, apprentices, life on board, dinner, meals -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Tobacco Picking Bag
Tobacco farming began circa 1960 in the Kiewa Valley and consequently became one of its major industries. Many of the Italian families were involved in tobacco farming.Historical: This equipment was used on one of the first tobacco farms in the Kiewa Valley at Mongans Bridge. The picking bag was home-made showing the resourcefulness of farmers living in the Kiewa Valley. Provenance: This tobacco farmer came from Italy and was sponsored to visit a tobacco farmer in Myrtleford to learn how to grow tobacco so that he could transfer those skills to his own farm in the Kiewa Valley.Picking bag known as 'Sacco'. The bag was used as a liner to the collecting bin in front of each of the 4 pickers on the picking machine. The bag was then hooked closed and held the leaf together for transport to the shed. Brown hessian woven length with 2 thick wires at 1 end hooked through 'bag' 100 mm from each side and hook on other end. Shaped in 1 rectangle rather than like a bag.Edges rough with wear and tear. A couple of holes where weave in 1 direction has torn.tobacco. picking bag. mongans bridge. kiewa valley. sacco. parmesan. rossaro. lorenzi brothers. -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Booklet - The Church of the Holy Cross Mount Beauty, The Order of Service for the Dedication of the Church of the Holy Cross Mount Beauty, December 1965
The Anglican Church of the Holy Cross was situated in Maddison St., Mt Beauty. It was dedicated on Saturday 18th December 1965. The Rector was The Reverend Colin G. Burgess Th.L.Mt Beauty was created by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria during the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme. During the late 1960's the town was handed over to the Bright Shire and its building sold. A plaque was unveiled in the porch to commemorate the Dedication of the Church by Mr H. H .Williams, the chief engineer of the Kiewa Scheme.5 page hand made book with white pages and black typing stapled together with 4 staples. The book includes the Order of Service, The Procession to the Altar, The dedication of the Church, The dedication of the Furniture, At the Prayer Desk, At the Lectern At the Pulpit, At the Chancel Step, At the Altar, The Dedication Mass, The Collect, The Epistle, The Gospel, Proper Preface and is written by the Right Reverend Theodore Bruce McCall, Fourth Bishop Of Wangaratta on Saturday, 18th Dec., 1965mt beauty; anglican church; religion; -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - INNER WHEEL CLUB SOUTH BENDIGO COLLECTION: ELSIE TWITT EULOGY
Eulogy as Charter President of Inner Wheel Club of Bendigo South for Elsie Twitt. Also Eulogy & History as Charter President of Rotary Club Bendigo South. Mentioned is the origin of the Inner Wheel and the beginning of the Inner Wheel Club in Bendigo. Also mentioned is the lighted candle she always lit at the meetings of the Club. It became known as the Flame of Friendship. Mentioned is the aims and objectives of Inner Wheel. At the end is a prayer called The Collect.bendigo, clubs, inner wheel club south bendigo, inner wheel club south bendigo: elsie twitt eulogy, bendigo club, rotary club of bendigo south, flame of friendship, ron twitt -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Magazines - "The Bird Lover" 1960 - 1968, The Gould League of Bird Lovers of Victoria Volumes XIII to XXI
The Gould League is an independent not-for-profit organisation celebrating 100+ years of environmental and sustainability education. Formed in 1909 and set up to prevent bird egg collecting and to educate for the protection of Australian birds,School children in the Kiewa Valley belonged to the Gould League of Victoria and were educated in not only the conservation of but also the identification and habits of bird species in the area and beyond.9 soft coloured cover magazines of 31 pages held by 2 staples. Each includes coloured and black and white photos.australian birds, gould league of victoria, bird lovers -
Slovenian Association Melbourne
Black and white photo of the opening ceremony, Cultural program at the opening of the Slovenski Dom ceremony, 1960
Slovenian waited a long time to have the opportunity to purchase a building for their Slovenski Dom. Many hours of asking, collecting donations, organising fundraising paid off, and they could not be more proud of their achievement.A very important dayLadies singing at the cultural program celebrating the opening of the Slovenski Dom in Carlton in 1960. The performers were dressed in Slovenian national costumesThe opening of the Slovenian centre in Carlton 1960slovenski dom opening, slovenian centre in carlton, slovenian songs, slovenian national costumes -
National Wool Museum
Machine - Windchest, Prince-Smith & Stells Ltd
Used to collect the combed top from a noble comb. Consists of a cast iron stand and base with steel pinch rollers and a rotating iron feed tube to empty the top into a receiving bin.combing, windchest, machine, wool processing, industry, wool, rollers, bin -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Memorabilia - Matthews Collection
People collect items that help them remember a special time in their lives or some thing that appeals to them. Brownie cameras were used in the 1950s. Negatives and photos represent the life of the Matthews family.George and Laura Matthews lived at 12 Roper St. Mt Beauty from 1957 to the 1970s. The items in this collection belonged to them and represent part of their lives when living in the Kiewa Valley.1. Brownie camera - black vinyl. 2. Tin Box "Ted the Jester' biscuit tin. 3. Gold button & Queen Elizabeth badge 4. Silver plunger 5. Dunkling Jewellers Guarantee re ring 6. State Savings Bank Book 1957 - 1963 7. Laura M. Matthews Union Card 1963 8. LaTrobe Health Service Card. 9. Meat Ration Cards 1948 10. 18 Negatives of people/holidays in envelope 11. Photos1. Made in England by Kodak Ltd 2. Use by 1998 and 'Eileen' printed in texta on top george matthews, laura matthews, 12 roper st., mt beauty, brownie camera -
Federation University Art Collection
Artwork - Printmaking
The Gippsland Art School collects examples of limited edition prints to use as a teaching collection. The collection is largely unframed and comprises works from the Print Council of Australia, staff members and former students.Three unframed drypoints. If you can assist with information on this artist of artwork please use the comment box below. 8/30gippsland printmaking teaching collection, printmaking, gippsland campus, churchill, abdul aziz rashida, alumni -
Federation University Art Collection
Artwork - Printmaking, 'Allegory of Entropy' by Caroline Durre, 1993
The Gippsland Art School collects examples of limited edition prints to use as a teaching collection. The collection is largely unframed and comprises works from the Print Council of Australia, staff members and former students.Unframed lithograph17/30printmaking, print council australia, lithograph, churchill, gippsland campus, gippsland printmaking teaching collection -
Federation University Art Collection
Artwork - Printmaking, "Gulliver" by Jo Flynn, 1992
The Gippsland Art School collects examples of limited edition prints to use as a teaching collection. The collection is largely unframed and comprises works from the Print Council of Australia, staff members and former students.Framed aquatint etching.29/30gippsland printmaking teaching collection, gippsland campus, churchill, printmaking, colour lithograph, print council australia, jo flynn -
Federation University Art Collection
Artwork - Printmaking, 'Family Tree' by Kaye L. Green, 2011
The Gippsland Art School collects examples of limited edition prints to use as a teaching collection. The collection is largely unframed and comprises works from the Print Council of Australia, staff members and former students.Unframed lithograph6/35printmaking, gippsland printmaking teaching collection, gippsland campus, kaye green, churchill -
Federation University Art Collection
Artwork - Printmaking, 'Resting Moon' by Kaye L. Green, 2011
The Gippsland Art School collects examples of limited edition prints to use as a teaching collection. The collection is largely unframed and comprises works from the Print Council of Australia, staff members and former students.Unframed colour lithograph with chine colle.Artist proofprintmaking, gippsland printmaking teaching collection, kaye green, gippsland campus, churchill -
Federation University Art Collection
Artwork - Printmaking, 'Silver Moon' by Kaye L. Green, 1994
The Gippsland Art School collects examples of limited edition prints to use as a teaching collection. The collection is largely unframed and comprises works from the Print Council of Australia, staff members and former students.Unframed colour lithograph with silver chine colleArtist's Proofkaye green, churchill, gippsland campus, gippsland printmaking teaching collection, printmaking -
Federation University Art Collection
Artwork - Printmaking, 'Dream 1' by Juli Haas, 1988
The Gippsland Art School collects examples of limited edition prints to use as a teaching collection. The collection is largely unframed and comprises works from the Print Council of Australia, staff members and former students.Unframed lithograph3/5gippsland printmaking teaching collection, gippsland campus, printmaking, juli haas, churchill -
Federation University Art Collection
Artwork - Printmaking, 'Party I' by Juli Haas, nd
The Gippsland Art School collects examples of limited edition prints to use as a teaching collection. The collection is largely unframed and comprises works from the Print Council of Australia, staff members and former students.Unframed drypoint3/3juli haas, printmaking, gippsland printmaking teaching collection, gippsland, churchill, alumni -
Federation University Art Collection
Artwork - Printmaking, 'Nebula' by David Nixon, 2007
The Gippsland Art School collects examples of limited edition prints to use as a teaching collection. The collection is largely unframed and comprises works from the Print Council of Australia, staff members and former students.Framed limited edition print25/40david nixon, printmaking, gippsland printmaking teaching collection, gippsland campus, churchill, print council australia -
Federation University Art Collection
Work on paper - Artwork - Printmaking, 'Dream II' by Juli Haas, 1988
The Gippsland Art School collects examples of limited edition prints to use as a teaching collection. The collection is largely unframed and comprises works from the Print Council of Australia, staff members and former students.Unframed lithograph3/5juli haas, printmaking, gippsland printmaking teaching collection, gippsland campus, churchill, alumni -
Federation University Art Collection
Print - Artwork - Printmaking, {Landscape], 1990
The Gippsland Art School collects examples of limited edition prints to use as a teaching collection. The collection is largely unframed and comprises works from the Print Council of Australia, staff members and former students.Framed colour Lithograph13/50printmaking, print council australia, gippsland campus, churchill, gippsland printmaking teaching collection, lithograph -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, Lenny and the big red kinan : an Awabakal Language Book, 2010
Awabakal is the language of the Aboriginal people from the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Lower Hunter region of New South Wales in Australia. As Lenny takes his walk and collects insects, we learn some words that relate to the bush, to the landscape and the little creatures that would be found there. This book has been printed with sound, which can be heard through an Audio Reader. If you have an Audio Reader, run it over the pages to hear the sound.word lists, colour illustrationsawabakal, newcastle, lake macquarie, hunter region, juvenile literature -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Printed circular or letter, The Victorian Seamen's Mission, c. 1902
Composed and signed by WHC Darvall on the executive of the Victorian Mission to Seamen also with reference to three other officers: Mr Reid-President, Mr Allard Vice President, Mr Seymour Hon Treasurer. Darvall returned to Melbourne late 1901 early 1902. A former solicitor Darvall and the Mission Committee are concerned it seems at the 'appropriation' by other organisations of donations or funds usually promised to the VMTS. The seamen's home was being built or about to be on the site of the World Trade centre on Siddeley St. as at 2020. This letter was sent out at a pivotal period in the Mission story soon after the sudden death of Rev James after 20 constant years service, with the proposed arrival of a Seamen's home on Siddeley St to a location close by to one long sought by the Victorian Mission for their first Central Mission and just a few years before arrival of the London Mission to Seamen representative Rev A Gurney-Goldsmith. The ladies Committee of the Mission and volunteers had prior to appointment of a paid collector had done most of the collecting of donations.A 2 page printed circular or letter addressed to Dear Sir alerting the recipient to the new appointment of a paid Collector, Mr L Dangerfield, visiting supporters authorised to collect donations and subscriptions and not to be confused with other similarly named groups such as the Seamen's home. The pamphlet also includes extracts from a speech by "His Excellency the Governor" reminding the recipient of the authentic goals of the Mission which also, as ever, were essential to business interests in supporting seafarers.paid collector, mr l. dangerfield, whc darvall, rev james, rev geary -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - 'THE PARTHIAN SHOT ' NEWSLETTER FOR THE GOLDEN CITY COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION INC.JULY 1996
'the Parthian Shot ' Newsletter for the Golden City Collectors Association Inc. July 1996 / A4 stapled paper sheets / first page shows Official Logo / 54th Edition /Po Box 66 , California Gully Bendigo /-one of the aims of the Association -To preserve and collect firearms of interest to members of both historical and antique nature. / Includes the Association's submission to the Minister of Police Emergency services regarding the proposed changes to the current Firearms legislationorganization, club/society, golden city collectors association inc, the golden city collectors association inc / -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Warrandyte Historical Society, Wonderful Warrandyte - A Portrait by Valerie Polley, 2014
The Warrandyte Historical Society aims to collect, preserve and present the town's history. This books draws on the archival and memorabilia resources of the Society and other sources to paint a portrait of the township, its landscape, buildings, organisations and community.Warrandyte holds a significant place in Victoria's gold mining, art and settlement history.ISBN 9780992429102warrandyte, anderson's creek -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Bag, Water Filter
Single person water filter bag used by World War 2 service personnel to obtain clear water when in the field. This filter type is known as a "Millbank Filter". The filter is in the form of a light green canvas bag shaped like a sock and is designed to collect and filter particles and parasites from groundwater, etc. The canvas is of a fine weave which allows the water to filter slowly from inside the bag. The top of the filter bag has brass eyelets set on opposite sides for hanging from a tree or other point during water filtering. On one side of the bag has been stamped in permanent black ink 'CAT No A.F.0005' and 'M&Co.(N) BROAD ARROW 1945'. A cotton label has been sewn near the bag top with a printed six step instruction list for use of the filter bag. Below this is a line marked in permanent black marker to let the user know when to start collecting the water draining from the bag.The bag is imprinted with the following: 'CAT No A.F.005' and has a square box imprint with 'M&Co.(N) ^ 1945'. -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Lagoon Confectioners, Peter Parrington, 24 Feb 1999
When Lagoon announced their imminent departure from Port Melbourne, PMH&PS arranged a farewell display for the 1999 Festival. Anne CALLAGHAN and Peter PARRINGTON went to the factory to collect information and memorabilia, and to take these photos.From a group of colour photos taken at Lagoon Confectioners February 1999 prior to their leaving Port Melbourne: Male employee at packaging machineryindustry - food, business and traders - confectioners, lagoon confectionery pty ltd, bob mcquade, dean mcquade, lorraine mcquade -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Lagoon Confectioners, Peter Parrington, 24 Feb 1999
When Lagoon announced their imminent departure from Port Melbourne, PMH&PS arranged a farewell display for the 1999 Festival. Anne CALLAGHAN and Peter PARRINGTON went to the factory to collect information and memorabilia, and to take these photos.From a group of colour photos taken at Lagoon Confectioners February 1999 prior to their leaving Port Melbourne: Young male employee stirring mixture in copper cauldronindustry - food, business and traders - confectioners, lagoon confectionery pty ltd, bob mcquade, dean mcquade, lorraine mcquade