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Kilmore Historical Society
The National Directory of Victoria, The National Directory of Victoria. 1866-7, 1866
Butler & Brooke's National Directory of Victoria for 1866-7. Correct and complete map of the Colony, and The Victorian Yearly Advertiser.Brown cloth-bound hardcover book. Embossed border decoration front and back covers. Mildew spotting to front cover and page edges. Front cover partially separated from body. Binding loose. Pull-out page of advertisments before title page. 405 pp. plus advertisements front and back plus Squatting Directory and Towns' Directories. Fair condition.Inside front cover. 'Nesta McKellar'.victorian directory -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Magazine, Police Life, Monthly News-Magazine of the Victoria Police Force, Jan-Feb 1966, 1966
Pass - Out Parade, pp6-7 Covers the passing out parade for Lewis Howard Victoria Police. "Lewis Howad has a cousin in the Force, I/Const. George Howard, stationed at Eltham. He was formerly an orchard hand in the Panton Hills district, where he lives. He plays football for Panton Hill and cricket for St Andrews." Digital file only - scanned by EDHS from item on loaneltham police station, george howard, lew howard collection, lewis howard, passing-out parade, police life (magazine), victoria police -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - China Shoe, Victoria Fine China, n.d
White china souvenir shoe, gold rim, colour decal of Harbour, Portland.Front: 'THE PIER, PORTLAND' Back: Red and yellow makers stamp 'VICTORIA FINE CHINA' -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Map, Department of Crown Lands and Survey Victoria, Allotments in the Township of Banyana. Parish of Burrum Burrum. 1946 / 1971, 1971
Richardson River. Avon River JunctionPaper Map of County of BorungReprint of the 1946 edition. Drawn and reproduced at the Department of Crown Lands and Survey Victoria 1971.survey -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Instruction Book, State Electricity Commission of Victoria (SECV), "General Instructions - Tramway Traffic Inspectors", 1951
Yields information about the instructions that Ballarat Tramways traffic inspectors received in carrying out their duties and how to monitor the work of the tram crews etc.Twenty duplicated quarto pages or folios titled "General Instructions - Tramway Traffic Inspectors", bound within a manila folder. Dated March 1951 and has Manual No. 1 on each sheet. On bottom edge has "GOS6-55", indicating that it may have been printed in June 1955. Two steel clips used to bind sheets into folder. Details instructions for tramway traffic inspectors including behaviour, approach, appearance, general duties, knowledge of instructions and bylaws, supervision of employees, ticket checking, sickness, intoxicants, offences, traffic supervision, derailments, failures, safety, accidents, investigations, injuries and reports.Has "State Electricity Commission of Victoria, Electricity Supply Department" stamped on front cover.trams, tramways, instructions, inspectors, sec, employees -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Slide - X1 468 turning into Leeds St Footscray, Tramway Museum Society of Victoria (TMSV), early 1960s
Colour slide of X1 468 turning from Hopkins St Footscray into Leeds St with the destination of Williamstown Road. Another X1 class tram can be seen in the background bound for Russell Street.Yields information about X1 class in Footscray.Kodachrome colour slides, cardboard mount, duplicate.Stamped "Tramways Museum Society Victoria" and "Windsor Publications" on rear along with number 0228leeds st, hopkins st, tram 468, x1 class, mmtb, footscray, tramways, trams -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, A Flying Life - John Duigan and the first Australian aeroplane, 2010
About the author: Born in Melbourne, David Crotty has worked in museums since 1984. He has a long-standing interest in aviation history and has worked as a curator with the Australian War Memorial and the RAAF Museum. He is currently (2010) a curator in the History and Technology Department of Museum Victoria. Story of John Robertson Duigan and his flying creer, from his early years as a Melbourne school boy to his heroic activities as a pilot on the Western Front in World War One. He was the first Australian to fly a powered Australian-made aeroplane in Australia.Front cover: Top - Duigan's aeroplane in flight, Spring Plains Station, Mia Mia, Victoria, in 1911. Below - John Duigan at the controls of his aircraft at Spring Plains Station, Mia Mia, Victoria, in 1911. -
Vision Australia
Award - Text, Community Services Victoria Certificate of Appreciation to RVIB Burwood, 10 April 1992
A certificate from Community Services Victoria to the volunteers at the RVIB Burwood school. It reads "Awarded for all Volunteer Workers at R.V.I.B. Burwood in recognition of their highly valued contribution to community services in the Inner East Region." Signed by the Chair of the Inner East Regional Advisory Council, Mark Longmuir and Minister, Community Services Victoria, Kay Setches, dated 10th April 1992.1 A4 sized certificate of appreciationrvib burwood school, awards -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Medal - Royal 1901, 1901 Commemorative Royal Medal
This medal commemerates both the death of Queen Victoria on the 22nd January 1901 and the coronation of King Edward V11 & Queen Alexandra, on the 26 June 1902.The death of Queen Victoria and the coronation of King Edward V11 & Queen Alexandra.A round Commemorative Royal Medal with the face of Queen Victoria on one side and on the other, the faces of Edward V11 & Alexandra. 1901. Commemorating the death of Queen Victoria and the Coronation of King George V11 and Queen Alexandra.This medal on one side has the face of Queen Victoria with the words "VICTORIA DIED JANUARY 22ND 1901", and on the reverse side it has the faces of and the inscripton, "Edward V11 AND ALEXANDRA 1901"king edward v11 queen alexandra coronation, queen victoria death -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, Victoria -- Institutions for children and young people, 1850-1980, 1990
Purchased from the author when she spoke at a meeting of the Surrey Hills Historical Society.This list of Victoria's institutions for children and young people has been compiled by staff of the Criminal Justice Administration Unit, School of Community Services and Policy Studies, Phillip Institute of Technology. It is intended as a service to people who are seeking information about their own or their family's history and secondly, as a contribution to knowledge about a largely unexplored aspect of social history.social institutions, children, education, orphanages, child care, welfare establishments, (ms) donella jaggs, victorian institutions for children and young people -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Minister of Transport, "Transport Regulation Board Victoria", Mid to late 1970's
Pamphlet, folded sheet, six folds, full colour on blue background gloss paper titled "Transport Regulation Board Victoria" providing details of the origin of the Board, its function, facts about regulation, locations and many photographs of its activities and offices. No contact numbers or addresses. Printed in the same style as Reg Item 595.In ink in top left hand corner "4J40" - AETA Library location.trams, tramways, transport regulation board, trb, buses -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Certificate - Diploma certificate, Ruth Waters, Royal Horticultural School, Burnley, Department of Agriculture Victoria Diploma, c. 1891
1. 18 unused coloured Diploma Certificates of the type used in c. 1891. Royal Horticultural School Burnley department of Agriculture Victoria. 2. Includes a drawing, a copy of the coloured areas of the 'Pavillion Print' made by Ruth Waters, 2 Jackson Avenue, Box Hill, in 1991. (See 91.457, photograph No 27, prior to p.117.)diploma, certificate, pavillion print, ruth waters, original diploma certificate, drawing -
Mont De Lancey
Book, C. French, F.L.S., F.R.H.S, A Handbook of the Destructive Insects of Victoria, with notes on the methods to be adopted to check and extirpate them, 1893
A handbook of the destructive insects of Victoria with notes on the methods to be adopted to check and extirpate them with useful diagrams and illustrations of machines and pumps and the plants.A brown hardcover handbook with the title printed in gold lettering on the front cover Handbook of the Destructive Insects of Victoria Part II by C. French, F.L.S., F.R.H.S., Government entomologist with the price 2/6. at the bottom right hand corner. The spine has the title and author printed in gold. T. Sebire March 29th 1894 is written in black ink on the top right of the title and contents pages. There are coloured plates and black and white illustrations, an appendix and drawings of various pumps and equipment required for use. Loose pages, some tears, and tanning is noted. 222p. non-fictionA handbook of the destructive insects of Victoria with notes on the methods to be adopted to check and extirpate them with useful diagrams and illustrations of machines and pumps and the plants.agriculture, pest control, entomology -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Official opening of Greenwood Park Kindergarten, Greenwood Avenue, Ringwood on 10th December 1955. Arrival of Lady Violet Brooks, wife of the Governor of Victoria Sir Dallas Brooks, being greeted by Mrs. Helen Austin"
Typed below photograph, "Official opening Greenwood Park Kindergarten, 10th December 1955. 1. Arrival Lady Violet Brooks, wife of the Governor of Victoria Sir Dallas Brooks, being greeted by Mrs. Helen Austin". -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Ephemera - Business card - Koki Alpine Lodge, Falls Creek, Victoria, 1965
George Shirling arrived in Falls Creek in 1962. He engaged Phil Nowell to build the original Koki Alpine Lodge which opened in 1965 with 14 beds. George operated the lodge with Michael “Baldy” Blackwell as manager. He also graduated in sport psychology in 1981 and was invited to become team psychologist for the Australian Winter Olympic team which went to Albertville, France, in 1992. He later owned the Red Onion Chalet. George credited the success of Koki to “Baldy” Blackwell. “Baldy” and Phil Nowell started the Trackers Mountain Lodge in partnership during the 1980s. In 1971 George sold Koki Lodge to Sigh Doerr. Sigh was a long time resident of Falls Creek, owning and operating Koki Lodge for many years with his wife, Lee. He was Falls Creek CFA Captain from 1995 until 1998 although he served in the Fire Brigade for much longer. Sigh had many involvements in the community. In 2023 the renamed Koki Alpine resort remains a highly popular destination in Falls Creek operated by Doerr Nominees Pty. Ltd. under the management of Vesna Sugden.This item is significant because it has clear links to an iconic business established in Falls Creek, VictoriaA three folded paper business card featuring a representation of Gauguin artwork on the front and reservation details on the inside. This business card was an invitation to accommodation and restaurant at Koki LodgeKoki Alpine Lodge Falls Creek Victoria Inside "For I too am beginning to feel an immense need to become a savage and create a new world." PAUL GAUGUIN, 1887 ....an invitation to enjoy the New World of KOKIkoki lodge, george shirling, micheal blackwell, business cards, falls creek accommodation -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, N.A. McLennan, The Founders and Records, Marnoo Soldiers Memorial Park Victoria 1919 - 1965 by N A McLellan, 1965
About the founding of the Marnoo Soldiers' Park. THe Meaning of Marnoo, where Is Marnoo?, and the People involved.Pale blue Card with black Border inside of which is black text and b/w of a iron gate and four stone pillars.The Founders and records Marnoo Soldiers' Memorial Park Victoria 1919 -1995 Marnoo Memorial Park Gates Photo Taken 1963 Complied and written for the Marnoo Soldiers' Park Committee. by N.A. McLennan 9th September, 1965stawell ww1 ww2, mclennan family -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Letter (item) - Memo Outlining the Role of the Historical Projects Group, HdH Victoria, Historical Projects Group: Hawker De Havilland Victoria Ltd (formerly CAC Pty. Ltd)
The Historical Projects Group was a volunteer group that was endorsed by and reported to the board of Hawker de Havilland Victoria, to preserve CAC history -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Historic Court Houses of Victoria
Donation from Altona Historical Society, Owen Hyde. The book shows different styles of courthouses and their builders around Victoria.Hard cover with dust jacket. Hard cover is burgundy. Dust jacket is burgundy with a white rectangle on front with sketches of historic court houses surrounding the title and author. Spine has title and author on it. courthouses, courthouses of victoria, courthouses of tatura, altona historical society, historic courthouses, courthouse architecture, courthouse trials -
Creswick Campus Historical Collection - University of Melbourne
Slide - Victorian School of Forestry - Glass Slide collection, Forestry glass slide collection : used for teaching and research by the Forests Commission of Victoria and at the Victorian School of Forestry, 1904-1950
A set of 952 slides in wooden drawers used by the Forest Comission of Victoria an at the VSF from thealry 1900s through to the 1950s.Glass lantern slide collection -
City of Ballarat Libraries
Photograph - Card Box Photographs, Preparing for Arbor Day at Victoria Park, Ballarat 1890
Victoria Park being prepared for Arbor Day 23rd May 1890. The sign in the foreground reads 'Welcome to School of Photography'.victoria park, arbor day, public, gardens -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Painting - Painting - Watercolour, The You Yangs, Victoria from N.W
Done by Leonhard Adam, internee at Tatura. The You Yangs, Victoria taken from the north west, 13 September 1950.leonhard adam, you yangs -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Patrick Street Stawell looking towards Main Street Stawell showing the Victoria Bakery of Mr J Walker c1880
Streetscape Patrick Street Stawell looking towards Main Street. Stawell. Showing Victoria Bakery J. Walker c1880stawell business, streetscape -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, Historic Homes; researching your historic home with Public Record Office Victoria and other sources
A small booklet providing the steps involved in researching your historic home with Public Record Office Victoria and other sources.researching your house, real estate, historic buildings -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Victoria Barracks Melbourne Corps of Guides, 2005
President Geoff Webb presented a plaque to the Victoria Barracks Melbourne Corps of Guides in acknowledgement of the contribution of the proceeds of the Victoria Barracks Public Tours donations over the past three year, a total of $11,000 to Legacy in that time. A portion of these proceeds was designated to be used for maintenance work on the Legacy statue of the Widow and her Children in the Garden of Appreciation at the Shrine of Remembrance. More than 1,500 people visit Victoria Barracks Melbourne (VBM) each year as part of the Public Tours program conducted by the VBM Corps of Guides. Guided tours of the Barracks in 2005 operated on Wednesdays and Sunday afternoons as required. The Entrance fees were $5 per adult and $3 for concession and pensioners.A record of where funds are raised and given to Legacy's work.Colour photo x 4 of President Geoff Webb awarding a plaque to a group from VBM and two pages of information.Printed on the back -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Financial record - Savings Passbook - Bank of Victoria, Herbert Vivian, Bank of Victoria, 1955-1964
Blue State Savings Bank of Victoria's passbook, cancelled, in the name of Herbert L. Vivian, for the period May 1955 - Sept. 1964bank savings, bank of victoria, vivian family records, herbert l vivian -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Booklet, Dept pf Agriculture, Victoria, Centenary Year 1972, 1972
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National Wool Museum
Catalogue, Stanbury corriedale stud, Ceres, Victoria, Catalogue of stud sale by tender
Stanbury corriedale stud, Ceres, Victoria, Catalogue of stud sale by tender c1991. The Stanbury Corriedale Stud was run by the Wettenhall family.922 / actual number sold..corriedale sheep sheep breeding, australian corriedale association, pettitt, mr r. w., stanbury corriedale stud, victoria, corriedale sheep, sheep breeding -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Letter, Gerard Hayes, State Library of Victoria to Patricia Davies, 14.04.1997
This letter confirms arrangements that the State Library of Victoria be authorised to copy Robin Boyd-copyright material in the collection for the purpose of research and study.Typewritten on letterhead -
Kilmore Historical Society
A Handbook of the Destructive Insects of Victoria, A Handbook of the Destructive Insects of Victoria. Part 1, 1891
Hand book of the destructive pests of Victoria, with notes on the methods to be adopted to check and extirpate them. Prepared by order of the Victorian Department of Agriculture.Purple cloth-covered hard cover book. 153 pp. including appendices. Indexed. Illustrated. Good condition.Inside flyleaf 'M. Figgins/Kilmore'.insects, victoria, figgins -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Sea Baths of Victoria, 2013
History of sea baths in Victoria.Hardback, landscape book with watercolour painting of Sea baths at Sorrento looking east by AC Clarke on the front. Also the title in red and author Bruce Bennett in aqua. The spine has the title and author as above. On the back cover are six reproductions of sea baths and synopsis of the book. 152 pages of white, gloss paper, acknowledgements, contents, preface, 5pages of References and a 2 page Index. The end papers are of white paper. non-fictionHistory of sea baths in Victoria.sea water baths, victoria, bruce bennett, warrnambool, windmill, 1890, swimming, closed 1960s, bathing boxes, poster, warrnambool baths company, 1877