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Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Tripod
This tripod was used to measure the height of distant points relative to a known point used in surveying and construction. The older levels consist of a telescope fitted with a spirit level and, generally, mounted on a tripod. Modern levels are automatic.This tripod was used in the Kiewa Valley by a Mt Beauty resident.Wooden tripod with pointy ends and with metal hinges at the top to collapse. It has a leather strap attached by a button press stud towards the pointy end. This is to enable the legs of the tripod to be fastened together. cowley tripod; surveying; kiewa valley; -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Photograph, Martin Bros, 1900 (Approximate)
Residence & vineyard bounded by Murray Valley Highway, Hunter Street & Carlyle. Planted by Thos. Reeve, an early settler of Rutherglen. Relatives still living (1985) Mrs Joan Ray, Rutherglen is a grand-daughterBlack & white postcard size sepia photograph, mounded on cardboard, of house and vineyardIn ink on back of photo: "Entrance to Vineyard / & Residence of T. Reeve / Orwell Vineyard / Rutherglen Victoria"orwell vineyard, thomas reeve -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Automatic Level - Cowley
Used in the Kiewa Valley to measure the height of distant points relative to a known point used in surveying and construction. The older levels consist of a telescope fitted with a spirit level and, are generally, mounted on a tripod. Modern levels are automatic.This Cowley automatic level was used in the Kiewa Valley by a Mount Beauty resident."The Cowley" Automatic Level. Automatic Level made of metal with black leather carry strap. Metal plaque with black background fixed with four nails "Cowley Automatic Level. Made in Australia". Stamped under the plaque are numbers 80950. A sticker above the plaque in red print "Warning level will not operate unless placed on tripod." A silver sticker on top of the unit "It is unnecessary to see a complete circle when finding level" it includes three diagrams to assist. Comes in the original cardboard box with instruction booklet. cowley tripod; surveying; kiewa valley -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Beale family graves, Tour of St Katherine's Anglican Church and cemetery, St Helena, 27 October 2014, 27 October 2014
The portion of the church yard to the right of the entrance gate is reserved for the graves of Beale relatives and the headstones record much of the family's history. Tour of St Katherine's Anglican Church and cemetery, St Helena, 27 October 2014Born Digitalst katherine's church, st helena, cemetery, beale family -
Slovenian Association Melbourne
Photo of Slovenian migrants arriving to Port Melbourne, President of Slovenian Club Melbourne welcoming Slovenian migrants at Port Melbourne in 1956, 1956
The photo was taken at either Station or Princes Pier in Port Melbourne. President Verbič talked to the migrants in Slovenian language making them welcomed and helping them to overcome the trauma of leaving behind parents, relatives and friendsFor Slovenians the meeting of another Slovenian in a foreign land is very significant, especially with the promise of help and understandingBlack and white photo of the President Zlatko Verbič welcoming Slovenian migrants at Port Melbourne. The Slovenian Club welcomed as many migrants arriving as possible to make their stay in Australia more friendly and homely.slovenian migrants, port melbourne, president zlatko verbic, slovenian language, migrants, trauma -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (Item) - Copy of the Ansett Letter, The Ansett Letter... Your Reference Copy
Copy of the Ansett Letter, originally sent by Reginald Ansett to all Federal Members of Parliament in order to lay out Ansett's position relative to the Government airline, TAA. Ansett argued his company was at a competitive disadvantage. -
Expression Australia
Book, Aural Rehabilitation Services
The document sets out in summary form the Aural Rehabilitation Services available from the Australian Association for Better Hearing and Adult Deaf Society of Victoria. The services are for adults with acquired hearing impairment problems and for their relatives and friends.Green cover, Size 26cmHx20cmW, 8 pages, 4 copiesaural rehabilitation services, australian association for better hearing, adult deaf society of victoria (inc.) -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Memorial Plaque and Scroll, Dead Man's Penny, World war One
Bronze Memorial plaque and Memorial Scroll issued to families whose relative was killed in action during word war 1. The history of the dead man's penny began in 1916 with the realisation by the British Government hat some form of an official token of gratitude should be given to the fallen service men and women's bereaved next of kin. Production of the plaques and scrolls, which was supposed to be financed by the German reparation money began in 1919 with approximately 1,150,00 issued. There were some relatives who returned the pennies to the Australian Government in protest as b they felt it was insulting and it did not replace their loved one's life.Killed in Action William Edward Ernest Bond joined the 58th Bn on the 24th November 1915 as a labourer from Geelong. As a private (4296), he was sent to France and the Western Front. He initially went missing in action in the Fleurbaix area on 19th of July 1917. It took a court of Inquiry in the field in September,1917 to determine he was killed in action, although his body was never recovered. He died aged 18. His name can be found on Panel 14, VC Corner Australian Cemetery and Memorial, Fromelles, Lille, Nord Pas de Calais, FranceMemorial Bronze Plaque and Scroll. The Memorial Plaque was also known as the WW1 'Death Penny' in memory of William Edward Ernest BONDBrass Plaque " He died for Freedom and Honour William Edward Ernest Bond" Scroll Commemoration to Pte Edward Ernest Bond 58th Bn AIFbrass memorial plaque and scroll dead man's penny bond william lara geelong killed in action world war one kia -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 03/04/1950
The writer refers to Allan's and her own family members and is thought to be a relative; more research is needed. She also writes ".....I suppose you've heard all about the floods here, winter certainly is settling in early ....".Quinn CollectionA single page of unlined pale blue paper folded in book form to give four pages of writing (0836.a). Letter is headed Nurses Home, Alfred Hospital, Prahran and dated 3.04.1950. Matching envelope (0836.b) is addressed to M.S. Mongabarra, C/- Elder Smith & Co., Adelaide. 'Adelaide' has been crossed out and an indecipherable port, possibly Port Lincoln, has been added by a different writer and in darker ink. Envelope bears three red, two and halfpenny Australian stamps franked Melbourne. The letter commences "Dear Allan......" and is signed "Yours June". letters-from-abroad, quinn -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Mrs Lierse, 1937, 1937_
Part of a collection of photographs owned by Dorris McLaughlin who was born in Greensborough, in 1899 to John McLaughlin and Rosalie Ellen Whatmough. The collection contains photographs of friends and relatives from the Greensborough and Eltham areas. This photograph is of Mrs Lierse.Digital copy of black and white photograph.dorris mclaughlin, lierse family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Dorothy Curtis, 1935, 1935_
Part of a collection of photographs owned by Dorris McLaughlin who was born in Greensborough, in 1899 to John McLaughlin and Rosalie Ellen Whatmough. The collection contains photographs of friends and relatives from the Greensborough and Eltham areas. This photograph is Dorothy Curtis.Digital copy of black and white photograph.dorris mclaughlin, dorothy curtis -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Undergarment Child
part of a three item pantaloon set of a child at different ages of development. As no manufacturing details are affixed to the garment and taking into account of the relative isolation when the garnet was made it is reasonably to make an assumption that it was made by a local seemstress or by the motherHistorical significance of the type of garment places it Circa 1930s to 1940s and is fairly rare to find the garment as part of three detailing the physical growth and development of a young child cross reference to KVHS 0248 and KVHS 0240Garment has sleeveless top with 8mm straps.The top is attached at the waist to the pantaloons. Pantaloons are crutchless extending down the inside of each leg to 17cm from the bottom.The back of the top is fastened by three plastic(not original) buttons. "Ric Rack" has been hand stitched onto the bottom of each leg. The rest of the garment has been machine stitchedNo manufacturer's details are on the garment vest, undergarment, underwear, lingerie child -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Equipment - Handcuffs, c. 1940
Given to G Fletcher (donor) by a customer (approx 1950) when he was delivering Herald newspapers. Woman lived in Swallow Street and they had been given to her by a relative who was a policeman at Port Melbourne Police StationPair of metal handcuffs with key.law, crimes and misdemeanours, police, crime, geoffrey fletcher -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - ELMA WINSLADE WELLS COLLECTION: PHOTO OF AUNTIE SHAPLAND
A small black and white photograph of Auntie Shapland. A relative of Elma Winslade Wells. She is standing next to chair her hands resting on a cushion, she is wearing a patterned dress with white collar and a white cap. On the back in pen Auntie Shapland (your father's first cousin) and the logo of T. C. Turner, 10 Barnsbury Park and 17 Upper Street, Islington, London.person, individual, auntie shapland -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, ESCo Transfer Ticket 3d, early to mid 1920's to 1930's
Ticket contained within Reg. Item 2488, page 31, ESCo- Ballarat Tramways Adult Transfer Check Tickets (Va1389) Light brown card with black print and red over printed price of 3d. Has conditions of use on the ticket. Has been punched. Note Item Not formally Numbered. Image btm2494i2 shows position on page relative to items 2494 to 2504.Some inscriptions about the ticket in pencil.trams, tramways, tickets, transfer tickets, esco -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, Cassell and Company Limited, A Pair of Primroses by Mrs Pitt, 1900
This book was won by Daisy Close, born in 1899, of Murrangowar. She was Ethel Pike's mother. Daisy Close married Ed Jensen. The Jensen family lived at Murrangowar in the 1890's. they were farmers and relatives still live in Orbost.This book, together with a writing box form part of the history of the Close family who were early settlers at Murrangowar in the late 19th century.A grey- covered hard back book with black and orange illustration. The title is in orange print.Prize awarded to Daisy Close 1st class For most popular child in the school SS 3693 Murrangowar Dec 12th-1911book close murrangowar -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Joy Etherton at Eltham, 1935, 1935_
Part of a collection of photographs owned by Dorris McLaughlin who was born in Greensborough, in 1899 to John McLaughlin and Rosalie Ellen Whatmough. The collection contains photographs of friends and relatives from the Greensborough and Eltham areas. This photograph is of Joy Etherton at Eltham.Digital copy of black and white photograph.dorris mclaughlin, joy etherton -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Mrs Mac Loused, 1935, 1935_
Part of a collection of photographs owned by Dorris McLaughlin who was born in Greensborough, in 1899 to John McLaughlin and Rosalie Ellen Whatmough. The collection contains photographs of friends and relatives from the Greensborough and Eltham areas. Photograph of woman on steps of house.Digital copy of black and white photograph.dorris mclaughlin -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document, Norman H. Cooper, died 1949 aged 59 years, former Manager of SEC Ringwood, 1949
Norm Cooper served in WW1 then worked in the State Electricity Commission (Victoria). He lived in Ringwood (later Balwyn) played football, cricket, tennis and was a member of the Children's Hospital Auxiliary. Collection donated by Annette Rattray - a distant relative.Obituaries and photographs relating to the life of Norman H. Cooper. Collection includes summary of Military Service and association with Ringwood branch of the Victorian State Electricity Commission. -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Government Gazette, Mining By–Laws of and for the State of Victoria - Previously Cat No 3643-2, 1931
Mining By-LawsPale Yellow Paper cover with black borders and black printMining By-Laws of and for the State of Victoria With an APPENDIX Containing Extracts from the MInes Act 1928 Relative to Residence Areas, Claims on Private Land, & Etc. Price 3D. Published in the "Government Gazette" 19th February 1931 pp, 617 - 640 H.J. Green, Govt. Print., Melb.stawell mining -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Untitled 1937, 1937_
Photograph of a group of people on the banks of the river. Part of a collection of photographs owned by Dorris McLaughlin who was born in Greensborough, in 1899 to John McLaughlin and Rosalie Ellen Whatmough. The collection contains photographs of friends and relatives from the Greensborough and Eltham areas.Digital copy of black and white photograph.dorris mclaughlin -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Mrs and Mrs Etherton [and others], 1930s
Part of a collection of photographs owned by Dorris McLaughlin who was born in Greensborough, in 1899 to John McLaughlin and Rosalie Ellen Whatmough. The collection contains photographs of friends and relatives from the Greensborough and Eltham areas. This photograph is of Mr and Mrs Etherton and others.Digital copy of black and white photograph.dorris mclaughlin, etherton family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Eltham, 1933, 1933_
Part of a collection of photographs owned by Dorris McLaughlin who was born in Greensborough; in 1899 to John McLaughlin and Rosalie Ellen Whatmough. The collection contains photographs of friends and relatives from the Greensborough and Eltham areas. This photograph shows a house and outbuildings in Eltham.Digital copy of black and white photograph.dorris mclaughlin, eltham -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Eltham, 1933, 1933_
Part of a collection of photographs owned by Dorris McLaughlin who was born in Greensborough, in 1899 to John McLaughlin and Rosalie Ellen Whatmough. The collection contains photographs of friends and relatives from the Greensborough and Eltham areas. This photograph shows a farm house in Eltham.Digital copy of black and white photograph.dorris mclaughlin, eltham -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, John McLaughlin's Plenty, 1932_
Part of a collection of photographs owned by Dorris McLaughlin who was born in Greensborough, in 1899 to John McLaughlin and Rosalie Ellen Whatmough. The collection contains photographs of friends and relatives from the Greensborough and Eltham areas. This photograph shows a farm building at Plenty.Digital copy of black and white photograph.dorris mclaughlin, john mclaughlin, plenty -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Eltham, 1935, 1935_
Part of a collection of photographs owned by Dorris McLaughlin who was born in Greensborough, in 1899 to John McLaughlin and Rosalie Ellen Whatmough. The collection contains photographs of friends and relatives from the Greensborough and Eltham areas. This photograph shows a view of Eltham in 1935.Digital copy of black and white photograph.dorris mclaughlin, eltham -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Myrtle McLaughlin with Cow 1934, 1934_
Part of a collection of photographs owned by Dorris McLaughlin who was born in Greensborough, in 1899 to John McLaughlin and Rosalie Ellen Whatmough. The collection contains photographs of friends and relatives from the Greensborough and Eltham areas. This photograph shows Myrtle McLaughlin with a cow.Digital copy of black and white photograph.dorris mclaughlin, myrtle mclaughlin -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Richards and Co, Ballarat, Wedding photograph, Tottie Todd and Alex Begg, 1904
The photograph shows Tottie Todd with her Tainsh relatives - her cousins Lizzy Tainsh and Jane Hicks, and her uncle (by marriage) Thomas Hicks. Tottie was born Eliza Jane Todd to parents John Todd and Jane Tainsh in 1883.Black and white photograph taken at the wedding of Eliza ("Tottie") Todd and Alex Begg. Photograph shows groom and two other men in formal attire, bride and attendant in long gowns holding flower bouquets, two flower girls in short dresses and large hats, one standing the other seated in front of her on the floor, both holding bouquets."Bride "Tottie" Todd, groom Alex Begg, Bank Manager Kerang. Right hand end: Thomas Francis Hicks. From left to right: Lizzie Tainsh, daughter of William Tainsh and cousin of Tottie Todd; Charlie Bennett of Linton; Tottie (nee Todd) Begg; Alex Begg; Jane Hicks, daughter of Thomas Hicks; Thomas Francis Hicks, uncle of Tottie; front Lily Todd, sister of Tottie." "Mrs Todd made flowers / no wire used".tottie todd, weddings, thomas francis hicks, lizzie tainsh, charlie bennett, alex begg, jane hicks, lily todd -
Ithacan Historical Society
Photograph, A.E. Benson, Ithacan ladies at a picnic, c Late 1930s
The photograph of a group of Ithacan women was taken at an Ithacan Philanthropic Society annual picnic. The women would work hard in the lead up to the picnic to prepare traditional Greek fare to enjoy on the day. At the picnic women catch up with relatives and friends. Ithacan women brought with them their Ithacan traditions and culinary skills and were very much the custodians of the Ithacan cultural heritage. A black and white photograph mounted on grey board of twenty one ladies and five children standing in front of a cluster of trees in a rural setting. picnics -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - W. G. DAHL PHOTO SERIES
Formal photograph of four rows of school children sitting and standing upon stools with centre bottom row child holding blackboard reading 'Golden Square State School, Grade 4. One of nine photo's relating to WG Dahl. Biro caption 'Bottom Row Uncle Cyril' is not contemporary with photograph and probably refers to W G Dahl relative . Early 20 th century approx date.bendigo, education, golden square primary school