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Clunes Museum
Artwork, other - PAINTING, CAMERON HOMESTEAD, C 1860
IT IS ON PERMAMENT LOAN FROM HEPBURN SHIRE THIS PICTURE WAS PAINTED FROM THE HILLSIDE, ACROSS THE CREEK FROM DONALD CAMERSON'S HOMESTEAD. 'THE CLUNES' NAMED AFTER HIS HOME IN SCOTLAND. DONALD CAMERON WAS AT CLUNES FROM 1839-1855, WHEN HE AND HIS FAMILY RETURNED TO SCOTLAND..1 FRAMED WATERCOLOUR OF THE CAMERON HOMESTEAD. .2 FRAMED PICTURE OF CAMERON HOMESTEAD (COPY OF ORIGINAL?) .3 PHOTOGRAPHED COPIES OF CAMERON HOMESTEAD (2) BLACK AND WHITE .4 COLOURED COPIES OF CAMERON HOMESTEAD (2)local history, illustration, watercolour, cameron of clunes -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Flag - Flag Red Ensign -small
Belonged to Mr. W Hawkins who founded the Carry On Club in 1932. A group of returned servicemen nd business men of Melbourne . The aim of the club was to assist many World War I veterans who were experiencing hard times after the economic collapse of 1929Australian Red Ensign. Upper left on Hoist side Red Cross over-sewn over-sewn on White cross over-sewn on Navy blue background. Commonwealth(Federal) star lower Left on hoist side white 7 points Southern cross four stars white 7 points, one white star small 5 points. Red square patch : lower left on hoist side Cord Loop top left on hoist side. Cord bottom left on hoist sideThomas Evans Pty Ltd 415 Bourke Street Melbourneflags, national -
Unions Ballarat
The Paraguayan experiment, 1984
A fictional account of the New Australia Movement, founded by William Lane in 1892. The group sought a socialist utopia and their chosen site was Paraguay. The pathway for the new community was not smooth, but the colony is still in existence. Some people formed colonies elsewhere and others returned to either Britain or Australia.Relevant to the history and development of left-wing politics and socialism in Australia.Paper; book. Front cover: white and yellow text on red background; dominant image is of the settlers amongst flowers with a hut and palm trees in the background.Front cover: author's name and title.btlc, ballarat trades and labour council, ballarat trades hall, lane, william, socialism, paraguay, utopia, new australia movement, nueva australia, politics, collective settlements, new australia co-operative settlement association -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Johannes Matthaeus KOELZ
Original painting, a self portrait of Johannes Mattaeus KOELZ, completed in 1943, after his return to the UK following his internment in Australia (1940-1941). This copy was received from New Walk Museum and Art Gallery, Leicester, England with their permission to have a print made. Colour photograph of J H Koelz in a light coloured frame with matt and glass. label on back: koelz, leicester museum, internment camps victoria -
Melbourne Legacy
Postcard, Orange Hotel Oostkant, Soerabaia, Java, c1915
This postcard has a photo of the Orange Hotel Oostkant, Soerabaia, Java taken around 1915 (now known as Surabaya in Indonesia). Perhaps the sender, Lee, was a returning serviceman from World War One coming back to Australia via Indonesia and this was a card home to his family.A record of postal correspondence in 1915. Postcards were a very common form of communication in the first World War. This type of souvenir would have been familiar to the first Legatees as they had served in World War 1.Glossy postcard with photo of the Orange Hotel in Java.Handwritten: "Dear Katy, Am going to spend a week or so in Java. Hope you are all well. I am feeling very fit, Lee. / Mrs. W. Elsum. 30 Station Road. North Williamstown. Victoria. Australia. " Printed on the photo - 2 / Orange Hotel Oostkant, Soerabaia, Java. / Photo. KURKDJIAN LTD, SOERABAIA.Printed on card - POST CARD / The Address only to be written here Stamp - Nederlandsch-Indie, 5 CENT Postmark - SOERABAJA 16.7.15 souvenir, war correspondence -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Geelong 2 at Newtown, 14-1-1954
The photograph shows Geelong tram No. 2 at the Newtown tram terminus with the conductor or motorman with a conductor's bag standing by the rear of the tram and two ladies carrying bags approaching the tram. The tram has the return destination of Eastern Park. Photo by an unknown photographer on 14-1-1954.Yields information about tram 2Black and white photograph with details on rear.In pencil "#2 at Newtown Geelong 14-1-54" and number '1106" in ink.tramways, trams, geelong, newtown, tram 2 -
Hymettus Cottage & Garden Ballarat
Photograph - Grandpa Knights with Governor General, Duke of Gloucester visits Warrnambool
The Duke of Gloucester was Governor General of Australia 1944 - 1947 and travelled widely throughout the country in his own plane which he donated to the Australian government upon his return to England. He is seen here led by Warrnambool Mayor with schoolchildren at the Warrnambool Botanical Gardens.Civic event for City of Warrnambool showing a visit by the Governor General, brother of King George VI with Mayor of Warnambool, James F. Knights being greeted by schoolchildren at the Warrnambool Botanical Gardens. james farley knights, mayor of warrnambool accompanying governor general duke of gloucester and the duchess at the warrnambool botanical gardens. -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photographs, Early 20th Century
A collection of photographs/postcards sent to the Phillip Island & District Genealogical Society by Chick Walker, the Vice President of the Benalla Family Research Group. The Genealogical Society passed them onto our Society.Nine Black & White photographs & postcard taken around Phillip Island. 359-01: Waves breaking over rocks possibly near The Nobbies. 359-02: The Nobbies. 359-03: Thompson Avenue, Cowes with cars infront of the shops. 359-04: Penguins returning at dusk after fishing out in the sea. 359-05: Seals on Seal Rocks. 359-06: Looking from the water at the Cowes Pier and Isle of Wight Hotel in the background. 359-07: The Cowes Pier. 359-08: People on the rocks at The Blowhole and Seal Rocks in the distance. 359-09: Two penguin chicks.359-01: Murray Views No. 43. "The Lion" Breaker Cowes Phillip Island Vic. 359-02: Murray Views No. 17. The Nobbies & Breakers Phillip Island. 359-03: Murray Views No. 11. Thompson Avenue, Cowes, Vic. 359-04: Murray Views No. 41. Penguins Cowes Phillip Island. 359-05: Murray Views No. 26. Seal Rocks Cowes Phillip Island Vic. 359-06: Murray Views No. 14. The Pier & Isle of Wight Hotel Cowes Vic. 359-07: Murray Views No. 3. The Pier Cowes Phillip Island Vic. 359-08: Murray Views No. 12. Blow Hole and Seal Rocks, Cowes, Vic. 359-09: Photo Shop Series. Penguin Chicks Phillip Island. the nobbies phillip island, cowes pier, the isle of wight hotel cowes phillip island, wildlife - penguins, wildlife - seals, the blowhole phillip island, seals on seal rocks phillip island, thompson avenue cowes, chick walker -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 22/11/1951
Allan has received the three parcels his mother sent; one of eggs, one of butter and one containing a Christmas cake. He writes they can get two eggs a week now.Quinn CollectionA pale blue self-folding letter (0890.a1) headed 37 Elsham Road, London W 14 and dated 22/11/51. Part of the address has been torn off. Letter is typed using a very small font. It is addressed to Mrs K Hayes, 14 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia. Above the address and across the right hand corner is a very faint, barely legible promotional stamp . The return address is Allan Quinn, 37 Elsham Road, London W14. Below this, is penciled 45 Frederick St. Ormond.Letter commences "...My dear Mum and Kip,..." and is signed "Allan"letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, alette andersen, london-uk -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 7/07/1953
Allan writes of his trip on the Continent and of meeting with Alette in Norway.Quinn CollectionA pale blue self-folding letter (0917.a1) headed London and dated 7/07/53. Letter is written in blue ink. It is addressed to Mrs K Hayes, 14 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia and postmarked London S.W.1. This is a special air letter produced by the Post Office to commemorate the coronation. Printed in red, to the left of the address, it comprises a spray of four flowers representing Wales, England, Scotland and Ireland above the letters ER. Below that is 1953 and the word 'coronation' in white on a red ribbon. The return address is Allan Quinn, C/- Australia House, London. letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, alette andersen, vera south -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 15/07/1953
Allan is about to leave London and expects to arrive in Australia in six weeks time. His last visit to Albert Hall was to see the musical 'Hiawatha'.Quinn CollectionA pale blue self-folding letter (0918.a1) headed London and dated 15/07/53. Letter is written in blue ink. It is addressed to Mrs K Hayes, 14 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Victoria, Australia and postmarked London S.W.1. This is a special air letter produced by the Post Office to commemorate the coronation. Printed in red, to the left of the address, it comprises a spray of four flowers representing Wales, England, Scotland and Ireland above the letters ER. Below that is 1953 and the word 'coronation' in white on a red ribbon. The return address is Allan Quinn, C/- Australia House, London. letters-from-abroad, allan quinn, alette andersen, vera south, albert hall, musical 'hiawatha' -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - COHN BROTHERS COLLECTION: CAMBRAIN HOTEL MORTGAGE
[a] Cohn Bros red printed 'return to sender' manilla envelope with ink handwritten caption ' re Cambrian Hotel Mortgage by Mr and Mrs Grace Workings as to Monthly payments, principals, & Interest. May 10,1946. [b,c] Two pencilled handwritten pages of financial jottings. [d] Typed page of financial figures relating to Cambrian Hotel Mortgage payments with Mr& Mrs Grace. [e] Folded typed document from Messrs Cohen & Kirby Solicitors Bendigo in account with Mr J,J and Mrs Bridget Grace of the Cambrian Hotel, Arnold Street, Bendigo.bendigo, industry, cohn bros brewery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - LARGE EDWARDIAN STYLE HOUSE ON CORNER BLOCK
Black and white photograph on embossed card. Large Edwardian? Style house on corner block. Gable roof with attic in front. Bay windows under return verandah with concrete rendered supports, decorative brick work on balustrade. Picket fence with lattice on top. Pergolas over gates. Inscriptions on front - 'Vincent Kelly, Bendigo'. On back - 'Knights/front view', TC Watts & Son, Auctioneer, Estate Agents, Imperial Fire Office. Beehive Chambers, Pall Mall, Bendigo' (rectangular decorative stamp on back). 'Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Bendigo Branch (circular stamp).buildings, residential -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO 3770 COLLECTION: ACCOUNT
Account written blue paper with printed letterhead and dated Dec. 1872. Court King of the Forest Dr. to The Bendigo United District. Items are: Report & Miscellany 1/3, 1 doz Return Sheets 1/6, Funeral Regalia10/-, 1 Me? Certificate 2/-, 250 Envelopes 5/-, 50 Notices of In? 2/-, 2 doz Dil? Forms 3/-, 1 quire B. ? Paper 2/6, 1 doz Pencils 2/-, 1 quire Foolscap 1/6. Total £1/10/9. Oval impression stamp with: Bendigo United District with A.O.F. in the centre.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - account, court king of the forest, the bendigo united district -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Letter - Letter written in Italian, envelope and translation
The envelope is printed in blue with 'D. Casamento. Austral Cafe. 127 View Street. Bendigo.' and 'If not claimed within 7 days please return.' The envelope is opened and joined only by the bottom and left-hand bottom corner. There are two tears and folds at the top of the envelope. The letter written in Italian is on one page and has been folded in half. It is dated 21 November 1912. The English translation of the letter is on two pages, which has been folded in half and then in thirds. The translation indicates the subjects of the letter is the snow in the mountains, military service, catching bears in the mountains and mentions other relatives.letter, italy -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - BILL ASHMAN COLLECTION: STATIONARY ENGINE DRIVING, 1881
Hard covered book red with gold lettering and illustration of an engine, 267 pages with black and white illustrations & 5 fold out illustrations in the back, a black and white portrait of James Watt inside front cover with the inscription, I remain your obedient Servant James Watt, published by Crosby Lockwood and Co London 1881, other notations read Frank Arthur Stevenson Elwood Street Golden Square Bendigo & Please return to Frank A Stevenson 62 Honeysuckle Street Bendigo Vic & Mr W b Stevenson Elwood St Golden Sq in the back of book.Michael Reynoldsbooks, technical, engines, books-stationary engines- james watt -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: UP AND AWAY
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Wednesday, May 12, 2004. Up and away: former Bendigo mayor Cr T.R. Flood, on right, gets ready to take off with an unnamed Qantas pilot of the first Boeing 707/338C, with a convertible passenger-cargo cabin, in 1967. The jet, named The City of Bendigo, took the mayor, and six other Bendigonians, from Avalon to Sydney, including a cruise over Melbourne. The Bendigo party were also guests of Qantas at the then modern Wentworth Hotel. Before returning to Victoria, they were taken on a tour of the Kingsford Smith aerodrome at Mascot.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - GOLDEN SQUARE WELCOME HOME TO RETURNED SOLDIERS, May 12th, 1920
Golden Square Welcome Home to Returned Soldiers, Final Welcome Home. Wednesday, May 12th, 1920. National Anthem. Songs unnamed. Singers: Mr Reg Teague, Miss Annie Altman, Miss Eileen Macoboy, Miss Duguid, Miss Lucy Edwards, Miss Lorna Waters, Mr Will Allan, Messrs. Myrtle Glanville, Miss Myrtle Glanville. Recitation: Miss Claire O'Keefe, Miss Lucy Edwards, Miss Dora Iser. Accompanist: Miss Marjorie Jackson. Chairman: His Worship the Mayor (Cr. J H Curnow). Hon Sec. Lydia Pethard.Bolton Bros. Bendigo.program, music, golden square welcome home, golden square welcome home to returned soldiers, final welcome home. wednesday, may 12th, 1920. -
Tennis Australia
Trophy, 2005
Womens doubles trophy from 2005 Uncle Tobys Hardcourts which was a womens tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts. It was the 9th edition of the event then known as the Uncle Tobys Hardcourts, and was a Tier III event on the 2005 WTA Tour. It took place in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, from 2 January through 8 January 2005. Housed in a custom crate built to transport the trophy to its original winner, Italian Silvia Farina. Was apparently freighted to Italy however then returned to Melbourne Park, reason unknown - consignment documents are in the crate. Materials: Glass, Pigmenttennis -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s - set of 4, late 1960's early 1970's
Yields information about Lydiard St North near the Railway Station and its use by trams running special tours.Set of four 35mm slides - two Hanimex light blue grey plastic mounts and two Anscochrome white plastic mounts of trams in Lydiard St North. .1 - No. 39 and 26 waiting at the station stop. No. 26 is showing "Special". .2 - ditto with photographers in the background. No. 26 is entering the double track, indicating that the trams are returning to the depot. .3 - No. 33 arriving at the end of the double track with a passenger leaving the tram, with St Paul's Technical College in the background. .4 - ditto Have the St Paul's Technical College, S.F Motors Pty Ltd and Union Fidelity Trustee Company in the background.tramways, trams, lydiard st north, special trams, tram 39, tram 26, tram 33 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s - set of 2, 6/10/1964 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the appearance of tram 40 at the Sebastopol terminus and the overhead pan helped to locate the trolley pole.Set of two Agfa colour slide, white blue plastic mount. Photograph by David Verrier of tram No. 40 at the Sebastopol terminus. .1 - end on photograph showing the destination sign ready for the return trip to Lydiard St North and the terminus overhead pan used to assist the location of the trolley pole. .2 - similar. Tram has roof advertisements for Eureka Roof Tiles and an SEC Electric Cooking advert. On the dash panel is an advertisement for Dancing at the Civic Hall. In the background is the Royal Hotel and the a Milk bar with a telephone box outside. Photo taken 6/10/1964.On back of slide in pencil "Tues 6/10/64 Ballarat, No. 40 Sebastopol Terminus" on both slides.tramways, trams, sebastopol, albert st, tram 40 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Colour Photograph/s set of 2, 12/10/1996 12:00:00 AM
Two colour prints taken by Earl Ewers of Mr. George Netherway and Mrs Noelene Netherway standing by W4 671 at Gardens Loop on 12/10/1996. 846.1 - Mrs. & Mr. Netherway standing by front door of 671 - shows whole tram 846.2 - Mrs. & Mr. Netherway standing by front door of 671 - close up. See Related documents and history of object for other notes. Catalogue worksheet contains a Victorian Railways ticket envelope, a Kalgoorlie to Melbourne return portion ticket and an Edmondson Caulfield to Richmond Single ticket. Items with G. Netherway's materials.On rear in blue ink "E.Ewers 12/10/96"netherway, wendouree parade, tram 671 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, "Funding possible for tram study", 12/12/1995 12:00:00 AM
1450.1 Top right hand corner part of front page of The Courier, Ballarat, Tuesday December 12, 1995 used as a pointer to an article on page 5, with a small colour photo of 671 1450.2 - Item from page 5, written by Leanne Middleton, noting that Mr. Peter Hiscock, Ballarat Tourism Board Chairman was 'very optimistic' about the possibility of funding for a feasibility study on the return of trams to Ballarat. Notes that is was possible that funding was likely after speaking to the Federal Minister, Mr. Howe. Item has Newspaper name and page details taped to back of cutting. trams, tramways, 671, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Book, "Notes on Bonding and Return Circuits", c1916
Book, titled, "Notes on Bonding and Return Circuits" consisting of 20 pages, printed in black ink. Prepared by The Electric Railway Improvement Co. of Cleveland, Ohio, USA. Gives costs of welding, bonding, rail resistance, voltage drops, testing methods, electrolysis, rail expansion, rail section, sleeper track, treatment of ties (sleepers), and the monthly average price of copper from period 1885 to Dec. 1915, the power required for electric traction and a list of clients. Date of printing not given in document, estimated to be c1916. See also item Reg. No. 1638 for a book on equipment for welding and bonding.trams, tramways, trackwork, rail bonding, erico, welding -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Report, "Route Options Review - Interpretive Experience", Jan. 2002
Eighteen page A4 size document, bound with clear plastic cover, black coloured card back cover using a black comb binder, titled "Route Options Review - Interpretive Experience". Produced by Boyce Pizzey Strategic for Booz Allen Hamilton as part of the project study for the return of trams to the central part of the City of Ballarat. Draft Document, dated 1/2002. Has an index, map, suggested strategic directions, heritage assessment, heritage interpretation, tourism assessment, conclusions and recommendations. Includes photographs of the various heritage buildings or features along the proposed route.trams, tramways, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival, heritage buildings, interpretation -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Report, "Ballarat Heritage Trams - Tourism Transportation Scope and Feasibility Study", 5/08/2002 12:00:00 AM
Twenty Four page A4 size document, bound with clear plastic cover, black coloured card back cover using a black comb binder, titled "Presentation- Ballarat Heritage Trams - Tourism Transportation Scope & Feasibility Study". Produced by Booz Allen Hamilton as part of the project study for the return of trams to the central part of The Bity of Ballarat for a briefing to the Ballarat Tramway Museum on 6/8/2002. Contains Introduction, Viability of the Tramway, options, maps, why the various options, and Conclusions, with maps, financial and cost analysis, patronage estimates and comparison with other similar operations.trams, tramways, ballarat city tramway, ballarat revival, tourism, market, btm -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, "60 bus shelters to be provided", "Tram No. 36", Sep. 1971
Photocopy of a group of three newspaper articles, two from the Courier, and the other from an unknown newspaper. Editorial "Ballarat may lose another industry" - 20/9/1971 notes the recent closure of the tramways, Ronaldson and Tippett, and the possibility of the Base Hospital Laundry services. Comments on these loss of jobs to Ballarat. "60 Bus shelters to be provided" - reports on the provision of 60 new bus shelters in the Ballarat and Sebastopol districts by the Transport Regulation Board. "tram No. 36", with photo of the tram in Melbourne, reports the return of the tram to Melbourne and carrying local government mayors. No date or source on the item.trams, tramways, buses, hawthorn, ronaldson tippet, employment -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s, Apr. 1968
White cardboard mount, 35mm slide, from the Association of Railway Enthusiast's film strip titled "Provincial Tramway Film Strip" of No. 14 alongside the Royal Mail Hotel, Sebastopol. Night photo. Tram has a "Twin Lakes" sign and the hotel a "Victoria Bitter" sign. The film strip notes (Reg. Item 2560), provided the following caption details: "The doors of the ROYAL MAIL have long since closed for the night, whilst No. 14 waits to return from an almost deserted Sebastopol terminus. - Apr. '68 (Dave Macartney)" See image btm2578p.tif for high level scan of image. Stamped on base of slide "11788" and written in ink on top edge "No. 14 Sebastopol Ballarat"tramways, trams, are, film strip, albert st, sebastopol, royal mail hotel, tram 14 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, "Tram planners not paid by ratepayers", "Statues are more urgent than trams", "Trams would be worth the cost", Aug. 2002
Yields information about the view of letter writers about the proposal for a Ballarat Tourist based tramway in 2002.Set of three newspaper clippings about the return or revival of a tourist tramway in Ballarat. .1 - Newspaper clipping - letter - from The Courier, Wednesday 14 August 2002 titled "Tram planners not paid by ratepayers", written by Judy Verlin, Chairwoman of Ballarat Tourism Board. .2 - Newspaper clipping - letter - from The Courier, Saturday 3 August 2002 titled "Statues are more urgent than trams", written by J. Hearne. .3 - Newspaper clipping - letter - from the Courier, Friday 9 August 2002, titled "Trams would be worth the cost", written by Richard Whatmore. Each item has the date, source and page written in ink.ballarat revival, btm, city tramway -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, "Talking buses an alternative to trams", "Where is the tram money to come from", "Tram support doesn't ensure plan success", Aug. 2002
Yields information about the view of letter writers about the proposal for a Ballarat Tourist based tramway in 2002.Set of three newspaper clippings about the return or revival of a tourist tramway in Ballarat. .1 - Photocopy of a newspaper clipping from The Courier - Saturday 24 August 2002 - titled "Talking buses an alternative to trams", written by David Stabb. .2 - Newspaper clipping - from The Courier, Tuesday 27 August 2002, first letter titled "Where is the tram money to come from" written by Michelle Smith. .3 - Newspaper clipping - Editorial - The Courier, Thursday 1 August 2002, titled "Tram support doesn't ensure plan success", also notes the Fast Train to Ballarat. Each item has the date, source and page written in ink.ballarat revival, btm, city tramway