This burgundy coloured, portable electric belt sander is stored in its own heavy duty cardboard box. It was made in England and, according to the label on the lid of the box, it is a Portrix Sander-Polisher, all-electric, portable, sands wood metal and polishes. Its uses include decorating, carpentry and polishing. It has a complete with electric unit with flex. The price of 75/- (75 shillings) is printed on the label of the box. The model and the brand of the sander have been removed from the manufacturer’s information embossed on the side of the sander. The sander is part of a collection of objects used by Jim Williams, maker of fine ship models from about 1930-1955. Most of the components for the models, as well as many of the tools, were handmade by Jim Williams. Jim’s family has donated the ship model “Sovereign of the Seas” and many tools, accessories and documents used in the making of this and other ship models have been donated to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village. Please see our record 3732 of the mode Sovereign of the Seas for further details of the ship and the maker.This vintage Portrix sander-polisher represents tools used for the hobby and skill of ship model making that has been carried as a leisure activity out for generations. Ship model making was also a pastime for sailing crew, who often made a model of the ship in which they were sailing. This sander was used by local Warrnambool man, Jim Williams, who was employed at Cramond and Dickson clothing store, and then at Fletcher Jones menswear for 27 years. It was used in making components for the model of the historic ship, the Sovereign of the Seas. The Sovereign of the Seas was a historic 17th century English war ship with important maritime heritage.Belt sander, electric. Portable power tool, Portrix model Sander–Polisher, burgundy coloured body with swivelling, black electric cable, 250V 1 / 4 amp. For sanding wood and metal, and for polishing. (Stored in original box.) Made in England. Part of a collection of tools and accessories used by Mr. Jim Williams to build ship model of the “Sovereign of the Sea” and other models. c. 1930-1955. Moulded into body “ - - - SANDER –POLISHER / 1 / 4 amp. PRODUCT OF - - - MANUFACTURING CO. LTD. 50 CYCLES / MADE IN ENGLAND PAT. PEND. 200/250 volts A.C.” (the Brand and Manufacturer’s name have been removed)flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, portrix sander-polisher, portrix power tool, portrix belt sander, woodworking equipment, ship modelling equipment, jim williams, james bernard williams, ship model, hobby, ship model tool, sovereign of the seas, english war ship

Burial form for the Clunes Public Cemetery. Mrs Mary Williams completed the form to purchase a plot in the Methodist Section, Plot 3634. Paper outlines in detail the conditions and responsibilities of heirs with regard to the area. The Trustees of the Cemetery, Frederick John Matthews, Joseph Preston, M O'Toole and s. Allen signed this before a witness.Foolscap size with appropriate information written in by hand Signatures of Trustees Date: 10 October 1899 Red sealmary williams, clunes public cemetery, right of burial, methodist section, trustees, frederick john matthews, m o'toole, s allen, joseph preston

June Meeting (Newsletter No. 228, Jun. 2016) Shortly after the First World War Ivan Thompson, a pharmacist in Fairfield, expanded into the Diamond Valley by opening pharmacies at Eltham, Greensborough and Watsonia. A small item in the Hurstbridge Advertiser on 20th July 1928 states that ‘Mr. Ivan J Thompson, well known chemist, has opened a branch at Eltham where all prescriptions will be dispensed.’ In the early 1950’s Norm Williams considered he was fortunate to be able to serve an apprenticeship with Ivan Thompson at his Eltham pharmacy. He was with the business when it moved in 1952 to the present site at 964 Main Road, Eltham, which was the first brick shop built in the Eltham Town Centre. In 1958 Ivan Thompson decided to sell his pharmacies. Harry Brown and Norm Williams were able to purchase the Eltham business and they continued in partnership until Mr. Brown’s death in 1971. By that time they had expanded with pharmacies in Fairfield and Lower Plenty. At our June meeting Norm Williams will speak about how Thompsons Pharmacy developed, while continuing to supply a range of services for generations of Eltham families. His stories, supported by a collection of personal photographs, will entertain as well as give an insight into how the Eltham shopping centre has changed over the years.0:46:09 duration Digital MP3 File 65 MB audio recording, eltham district historical society, ivan thompson, norm williams, society meeting, thompson's pharmacy

Catalogue card reads, 'Wedding. Miss N. Williams - Mr. G.A. Oddie, Whitehorse Road, Ringwood. Married at Trinity College Chapel, December 14th [no date]'. Written on back of photograph, 'Photo by Peter Payens, Ringwood Studios'.

This letter from the Assistant Editor, Evan Williams, confirms the arrangement that Robin Boyd will write a piece for The Sunday Australian every fortnight, starting with the first edition on 28 February, 1971. It also states that the book 'Experimental Architecture' (Peter Cook, 1970) is being sent to Boyd and they would be glad of his review. Boyd wrote about this book in the article 'Utopians versus the Squares' (See D055).Quarto, letter plus extra page.There is an extra page where Robin Boyd wrote down the address of Associate Editor and the dates and arrangements discussed in the letter.

Typed below photograph, "1950 - Parish Hall Xmas Party. Mrs. Caughey, Mrs. McCrae Senr. Mr. and Mrs. G. Williams, Mr. John McCrae, Mrs. M. McCall, Mrs. McWilliam, Mrs. Dedman, Mrs. Win Leslie, Director".

A digital copy of a newspaper article regarding the need for the government of the time to make improvements on roads and to infrastructure at tourist sites in the Marysville area.A digital copy of a newspaper article regarding the need for the government of the time to make improvements on roads and to infrastructure at tourist sites in the Marysville area.Souvenir/ written by/ GORDON/ WILLIAMS/ and/ PERCY/ TAYLOR/ Photography/ by/ JACK/ LAWRENCEmarysville, victoria, newspaper article, the argus, jack lawrence, gordon williams, percy taylor, marysville tourist and progress association, lake mountain, steavenson falls, talbot drive, keppel falls, taggerty river

In 2004 Kiran Mazumbar-Shaw received an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Ballarat (now Federation University Australia)A black/grey covered photograph album of photographs from the 2004 graduation ceremony taken by Williams Studio. Includes photographs of Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw receiving an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Ballarat. Also photographs of Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw with her lecturer Neville Gower and Helen Gower. Image courtesy of Williams Studio, 2004.university of ballarat, graduation, williams studio, mazumdar-shaw, honourary doctorate, neville gower, helen gower, kiran mazumdar-shaw, brewing

This account was sent to R.P. Cameron for building repairs. Many local businesses were diverse in what they offered in attempts to keep their businesses viable. Robert Pullar Cameron was a Shire Councillor for many years. He married Penuel Hossack and had a family of James, Flora, Penuel and Alex.This item is an example of early 20th century book-keeping in Orbost and is a useful research tool.A white paper account with black lines and black print. Details are handwritten. It is from Williams Bros, Builders, Undertakers and Sawmillers, to R. Cameron.account-book-keeping williams-bros-builders-undertakers-sawmillers cameron-r.p.

Book of illustrations by David Williams. Black and white illustrations of significant buildings and views of the Ovens Valley. Short descriptive article for each illustration.ISBN O 646 259741book, illustrations, ovens valley, david williams

Raisins are first dampened.'Boss' raisin seeder, hand-cranked with a wooden know on the handle."Mf'rd by A.C. Williams Ravenna O." "The Boss Raisin Seeder Pat. Pdg."food processing equipment

W. D. Williams had a chemist shop in Hargreaves Street, Bendigo from 1901 to 1917. He also had a chemist shop in Barkers Road, Hawthorn/ Glenferry 1902-1915 when he sold the business. in 1922 he appears as a chemist in 87 Malvern Road, Malvern.Green and brown prescription book of W.D. Williams Chemist. The book covers the year 1907. In chalk on the front cover: Chemist W.L. Williams old scrip book 1907prescriptions, chemist, w d williams

Two pages of notes and subdivision sketches on tracing paper.Mary Ann Williams of Bedford Road Ringwood in the County of Mornington, wife of John Williams of the same place, Gardener, is now the proprietor of and estate in fee simple subject to the encumbrances notified herunder in all that piece of land deliniated and coloured red on the map in the margin, containing 72 acres 3 roods and 30 perches of thereabouts being parts of Crown Portion 16, Parish of Ringwood, County of Mornington, together with a right of carriage way over the road coloured brown on the said map. 18/4/1912. Encumbrances - special railway conditions contained in Crown Grant to Nelson Polak. Transfer to Elizabeth Anne Yelland 10/9/1918 Transfer to Mary M Savage 16/5/1912 (?) Easement - Emma Blood 8/10/1919 (?) Turner - 12/3/1924 18 Greenwood Avenue 3/7/1915 Caveat no.63960 25/8/1924

Written on back of photograph, "Mail - 9/1/1958. Ringwood High School. Scene from the ballet. Reading Left to Right: Back Row Standing: 1. D. Close, 2. J. Baker, 3. ??, 4. ??, 5. ??. Middle Row: 1. S. Pickford, 2. ??, 3. B. Beatie, 4. ? Williams, 5. Sheryl Gogly, 6. ??. Front: 1. Julie Doitry, 2. Pam Deuter".

357 p., illustrationsnon-fictionWilliam George Monteith and his involvement with the Victorian and Australian Navy. australian navy history, australian naval ships, hmas cerberus, biography, william george monteith, navy, victoria

Donated by Carine Williams Wettenhall in 1991 for the Centenary Year. Sepia photograph of 2 women standing on the lawn beside a palm.On reverse, "Miss Allender (left) our lady boss (and a real lady too) and Matthews 1929."Dorothy Allender (staff), O. Matthews (1930).women, lawn, dorothy allender, staff, o. matthews, carine williams (née wettenhall), 1991, centenary, student

Donated by Carine Williams Wettenhall in 1991 for the Centenary Year. Sepia photograph of George Russ Standing in a garden bed of dahlias.On reverse, "Mr. Russ (our Garden Boss) - a good disciplinarian and needed to be! 1929"garden beds, carine williams (née wettenhall), 1991, centenary, 1929, george russ, dahlias, staff

Donated by Carine Williams Wettenhall in 1991 for the Centenary Year. Black and white photograph. 5 female students seated outside the Pavilion. On reverse, "Carine Wettenhall, Pat McVickar and others 1929."female students, pavilion, pat mcvickar, carine williams (née wettenhall), 1991, centenary, 1929

Donated by Carine Williams Wettenhall in 1991 for the Centenary Year. Black and white photograph. 5 female students standing under or on top of the "Langwarrin" sign.On reverse, "An excursion to Langwarrin 1929."female students, langwarrin, excursion, carine williams (née wettenhall), 1991, centenary, 1929

Donated by Carine Williams Wettenhall in 1991 for the Centenary Year. Sepia photograph. A group of 12 female and 2 male students seated and standing on the lawn.On reverse, "The Seniors in 1929."female students, students, carine williams (née wettenhall), 1991, centenary, 1929, 1929 year group

Donated by Carine Williams Wettenhall in 1991 for the Centenary Year.Sepia photograph.Draught horse with cartload of hay and 2 men working.On reverse, "Tom. Mr. Russ second in command on the hay. 1929." draught horse, hay, men, carine williams (née wettenhall), 1991, centenary, 1929, tom, mr russ, agrostology

Anthea WILLIAMS The sculptural practice of Gippsland-based artist Anthea Williams includes welded metals, moulds and assemblages. She has lectured Visual Arts at Federation University, Churchill and has many years experience as a technician at Latrobe Regional Gallery. Large steel sculptureanthea williams, gippsland art collection, sculpture

Albert E. Williams was a teacher at the Ballarat Technical Art School.Framed Design for an Art Gallery for a Provincial Centre ballarat technical art school., albert e. williams, art gallery design, art teachers' certificate, a.e. williams

Albert E. Williams was a teacher at the Ballarat Technical Art School.Framed Study in Colour of a Flowering Plant from Naturealbert e. williams, art gallery design, art teachers' certificate, a.e. williams, ballarat technical art school, staffmember, flora, aqualegia, available