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Bendigo Military Museum
Work on paper - BIOGRAPHY, FRAMED, Post 1970
Refer Cat No 629.Dark brown timber frame with gold inner edge with glass front. Biography of RAYENE STEWART SIMPSON VC, DCM. Black print on yellow coloured foolscap size paper.military history, aattv, vc dcm -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, Tippett Grigg Reunion, 1981, c1981
The reunion was held at Scrub Hill, near Ballarat, on 21 and 22 March 1981. Self published family reunion book with soft blue cover. Includes a Tippett family tree, biographies on John Trewheela Tippett and Elizabeth Ann Grigg, obituaries, Ronaldson and Tippett, tippett, family reunion, scrub hill, trethowan, grigg, ronaldson and tippett, newlyn, dean, newlyn stud, family history, genealogy -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, McCubbin, the musical, 2005
Article on Peter Burgess' opera 'McCubbin, a musical biography of Frederick McCubbin', including Burgess' efforts to get the opera staged.Article on Peter Burgess' opera 'McCubbin, a musical biography of Frederick McCubbin', including Burgess' efforts to get the opera staged. Photographs of Burgess, McCubbin and his painting 'Bush Idyll'.Article on Peter Burgess' opera 'McCubbin, a musical biography of Frederick McCubbin', including Burgess' efforts to get the opera staged. mccubbin, frederick, burgess, peter, heidelberg school, operas -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, The Wishart engine, c1980
The Wishart engine (biography). John Donald Wishart. [Blackburn resident since 1938, established business J.D. Wishart & Co Pty Ltd in August 1975. Describes operation of the engine]wishart, john donald, wishart engine, j.d. wishart & co pty ltd -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Trevor Lamb collection: The Age, Tuesday, February 18, 1973
Two pages article from The Age of Tuesday, February 18, 1973. The article lists the British Kings and Queens from the Saxon Kings till Elizabeth II with a short biography. the age, british royal families -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, Gardner, P.D, Too old to Rat. The Radical miners of South Gippsland 1893-1904, 1994
A short history of the coal miners of South Gippsland, outlining the politics and organisation of their Union. Includes brief biographies of some of the politically active miners, and a list of miners and supporters 1893-1904.mines and mining, waterways, township, strikes -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - LETTERS FROM BENDIGO
Letters from Bendigo compiled by Charles Paterson, an account of the time his Great Grandfather John Owens spent in the goldfields of Victoria during the years 1853 - 1863 based on the letters he wrote to his family in Wales. One of two books donated by Charles Paterson. Both books spiral bound and contain coloured prints & maps. Books enclosed in plastic sleeve.John Owensperson, family, john owens, history-bendigo-goldfields-family-owens -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Badge - Papers and Addresses, Thomas Brassey, author, Papers and Addresses Political and Miscellaneous, 1895
The papers in this work are focused on Thomas Brassey (1836-1918) who was born and educated in England. They include the period from 1861 to 1894, from his education to just before he accepted the position of Governor of Victori, Australia, in 1895. During that time, he'd won a seat in parliament, which he held for 18 years, and for periods was a civil lord and parliamentary secretary for the Admiralty. He was passionate about the sea and addressed his naval and maritime concerns in public lectures, letters, pamphlets and books. He was also for a time lord-in-waiting to Queen Victoria and president of the Institute of Naval Architects. This book is from Flagstaff Hill's ‘Pattison Collection’, a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. It was edited by Arthur H Loring and published by Longmans, Green and Co. of London, The firm was originally founded in 1724 in London by Thomas Longman under the name Longman. In August of that year, he bought the two shops and goods of William Taylor and set up his publishing house there at 39 Paternoster Row. The shops were called Black Swan and Ship, and it is said that the 'ship' sign was the inspiration for Longman's Logo. After many changes of name and management, the firm was incorporated in 1926 as Longmans, Green & Co. Pty Ltd. The firm was acquired by Pearson in 1968 and was known as Pearson Longman or Pearson PLC. Interestingly, the logo in some books, such as “Steam Turbines 2nd edition, published in 1922” has the year “1724” but the logo in books such as “Advanced Agriculture, published in 1894” has the year “1726” in the logo. The book is significant for publishing historical papers and addresses by Lord Thomas Brassey, former Governor of Victoria before Australia’s Federation. Brassey was passionate about naval and maritime matters in public and government capacities. The work is important for its connection with the publisher Longmans, Green and Co., of London, a firm that has been established for over two centuries, renowned for publishing encyclopedias, dictionaries, books on English grammar, textbooks, poetry, reference books, novels, magazines and more. The book has additional importance for its connection to the Pattison Collection, which, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institutes’ Collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and its important role in people's intellectual, cultural and social development throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance.Papers and Addresses Political Miscellaneous from 1861 to 1894 Author: Lord Brassey Arranged and Edited Arthur H Loring Publisher: Longmans Green and Co. Date: 1895 One of a set of six books. Part of the Pattison Collection. Green hardback cover with embossed gold text and label on spine. Inscriptions include a label on the spine, stamp, stickers and black handwriting.Label "PAT 325.2 BRA" Sticker "Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library" Sticker "Corangamite Regional Library Service" Stamp "Warrnambool Free Library" Handwriting "[all crossed out] G 571 229" and "M" "2.40.7"flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, pattison collection, ralph eric pattison, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, mechanics’ institute library, warrnambool library, free library, corangamite regional library service, longmans green and co., l & co., 1724, thomas longman, paternoster row london, thomas brassey (1836-1918), lord brassey, earl brassey, governor of victoria, politician, civil lord of the admiralty, publicist, naval affairs, maritime affairs, public lectures, parliamentary addresses, author, lord-in-waiting to queen victoria, president of the institute of naval architects, papers and addresses, political and miscellaneous, 1861-1894, arthur h lonring -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book - Papers and Addresses, Thomas Brassey, author, Papers and Addresses Mercantile Marine and Navigation from 1871 to 1894, 1894
The papers in this work are focused on Thomas Brassey (1836-1918) who was born and educated in England. They include the period 1871-1894, before he accepted the position of Governor of Victori, Australia, in 1895. During that time, he'd won a seat in parliament, which he held for 18 years, and for periods was a civil lord and parliamentary secretary for the Admiralty. He was passionate about the sea and addressed his naval and maritime concerns in public lectures, letters, pamphlets and books. He was also for a time lord-in-waiting to Queen Victoria and president of the Institute of Naval Architects. This book is from Flagstaff Hill's ‘Pattison Collection’, a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. It was edited by Captain S. Eardley-Wilmot, and published by Longmans, Green and Co. of London. The Longmans, Green and Co. was originally founded in 1724 in London by Thomas Longman under the name Longman. In August of that year, he bought the two shops and goods of William Taylor and set up his publishing house there at 39 Paternoster Row. The shops were called Black Swan and Ship, and it is said that the 'ship' sign was the inspiration for Longman's Logo. After many changes of name and management, the firm was incorporated in 1926 as Longmans, Green & Co. Pty Ltd. The firm was acquired by Pearson in 1968 and was known as Pearson Longman or Pearson PLC. Interestingly, the logo in some books, such as “Steam Turbines 2nd edition, published in 1922” has the year “1724” but the logo in books such as “Advanced Agriculture, published in 1894” has the year “1726” in the logo.The book is significant for publishing historical papers and addresses by Lord Thomas Brassey, former Governor of Victoria before Australia’s Federation. Brassey was passionate about naval and maritime matters in public and government capacities. The work is important for its connection with the publisher Longmans, Green and Co., of London, a firm that has been established for over two centuries, renowned for publishing encyclopedias, dictionaries, books on English grammar, textbooks, poetry, reference books, novels, magazines and more. The book has additional importance for its connection to the Pattison Collection, which, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institutes’ Collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and its important role in people's intellectual, cultural and social development throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance.Papers and Addresses Mercantile Marine and Navigation from 1871 to 1894 Author: Lord Brassey Arranged and Edited Captain S. Eardley-Wilmot Publisher: Longmans Green and Co. Date: 1894 One of a set of six books. Part of the Pattison Collection. Green hardback cover with embossed gold text and label on spine. Inscriptions include a label on the spine, stickers and black handwriting.Label "PAT 359 BRA" Sticker "Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library" Sticker "Corangamite Regional Library Service" Handwritten text on Fly "(crossed out) G 469 231" and "M" "2397"flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, pattison collection, ralph eric pattison, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, mechanics’ institute library, warrnambool library, free library, corangamite regional library service, longmans green and co., thomas longman, paternoster row london, thomas brassey (1836-1918), lord brassey, earl brassey, governor of victoria, politician, civil lord of the admiralty, publicist, naval affairs, maritime affairs, public lectures, parliamentary addresses, author, lord-in-waiting to queen victoria, president of the institute of naval architects, captain s. eardley-wilmot, papers and addresses, mercantile marine and navigation, 1871-1894 -
The Royal Children's Hospital Archives
Functional object, Vaseline x 2, Finger Cots x 2 Jars, Litmus Paper x 3
Jars and boxes of medical supplies"Finger cots" "Vaseline" "Six red litmus test books, Johnsons of Hendon LTD" -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Book, BOOK: The Two World Wars
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Orbost & District Historical Society
books, Women Writers Group, Potpourri Poetry & Writing of Gippsland Women, 1985/1986
Two books of poetry and writings by women of East Gippsland. 1833.1 is Volume 2 and has a red cover. 1833.2 is Volume 3 and has a blue cover. Both books are edited by: Marie Munday, Betty Ory and Dorothy Watt.literature women's-writing literature-east-gippsland -
Bendigo Military Museum
Book, Seal Book Publication, Division of Lansdowne Publishing Pty Ltd, Sand, Sweat and Camels / Australian Aviator
2 Books in one, soft card cover, orange colour, on front is a picture of camels with riders in various positions, short description of content of both books on back cover, 202 pages black & white, cut edges, illustrated.books, military history -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: RECEIPT BOOKS (3), 1948
Books (3); Receipt books McColl Rankin & Stanistreet. Nos. 2201 - 2300, unused. 2301 - 2400, first 3 receipts used. 2401 - 2500 unused. Printed by F. H. Sparkman Arcade Hargreaves Street Bendigo.MCCOLL RANKIN & STANISTREETorganisation, industry, accounting., mccoll rankin & stanistreet -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Document Pay Books, Personal records
7 books detailing records. 2 pay books WW2, 1 record of service book, 1 member's personal equipment book, 1 demob book, 1 army driver's licence, 1 soldier info bookVX50214. S/Sgt J.W.Taylor -
National Wool Museum
Sculpture - The Wreck of Hope, Michele Beevors, 2014
The Wreck of Hope (Long-nosed Common Dolphin skeleton, Delphinus delphis) featured as part of the exhibition Anatomy Lessons, shown at the National Wool Museum in 2024. The exhibition featured meticulously-sculpted, life size skeletons, making visitors question their place in this web of the living and the dead. From a towering giraffe stretching 4.4 metres in height, to an army of over 50 delicately rendered frogs, this exhibition was enthralling in scale. Each sculpture is an accurate portrayal of a real animal and is carefully measured, drawn, and moulded from steel, wire, and foam. The frame is then intricately knitted over to create these thought-provoking pieces. Each sculpture tells a story, one of the collection of animals by museums and collectors, of Western safari hunters, of human encroachment, and of the often-sad role of the animals in our lives. These underlying concepts are explored and reflected by the materials used. Wool, that speaks of warmth, of comfort, of care, meets the size, grace, and sheer breathtaking beauty of the pieces, clashing with the hard and complex stories beneath. This knitted dolphin skeleton was the start of Beevor's interest in comparative anatomy. Beevors recalls viewing a dolphin, one of many skeletons alongside a mouse and a lion in the Australian Museum's collection during a school visit in the 1970s. At the time, school children watched TV reruns of 'Flipper', which portrayed dolphins as intelligent and noble animals. Elsewhere, the conservation movement was growing, and appeals to protect marine mammals were gaining momentum through the 'Save the Whales' campaign. The fascination with live dolphin shows had grown throughout the 1960s and 1970s and the ethics began to be questioned. Some believe they played an important role in raising public awareness of cetaceans and their welfare. Others argued the performances glorified the dominance of heroic trainers over the subordinate dolphin, and offered little education about the dolphins' natural characteristics nor prioritised their welfare. Many of these facilities are now closed and all dolphin species are protected by international accords aimed at conserving wild populations. Despite this dolphins are still at risk of swallowing plastic waste, mercury toxicity, toxoplasmosis, boat impacts and being bycatch in commercial fishing operations. Originally from Australia, Michele Beevors has been practicing in New Zealand for the last 20 years. She is Head of Sculpture at Dunedin School of Art, Otago Polytechnic, New Zealand’s oldest, and one of its most prestigious, art schools. Beevors has exhibited in galleries, museums, and exhibition spaces in across New Zealand, Australia and Vienna with art that is defiant, unconventional, and moving.Life sized knitted skeleton of a dolphin, with white wool and internal steel, foam and wire frame. The dolphin is mounted on a wooden base, made from a desk, with books placed under the desk lid. The books and desk are painted black.knitting, art, dolphin, conservation, sculpture, skeletons, anatomy lessons, michele beevors -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - CASTLEMAINE GAS COMPANY COLLECTION: STORAGE AREA
BHS CollectionCollection Castlemaine Gas & Fuel. Colour photograph storage area fas stove background right, Box containing two books, number of books and paper sheets on floor, Appliance foreground right, Windows along loft side.business, retail, gas and fuel -
Royal District Nursing Service (now known as Bolton Clarke)
Photograph - Photograph, black and white, Barry Sutton, 28.06.1977
The Library held books on all aspects of health and nursing, and staff members when undergoing Education had access to information held in the Library. The RDNS Librarian was available to provide access to particular information for many RDNS staff. The Library also holds the RDNS Archives.From its inception in 1885 the Melbourne District Nursing Society (MDNS), Committee recognized that a high standard of knowledge was required to nurse the sick poor in the community, so only Trained nurses (Nurses) were employed to carry out this work. From early times Lady Janet Clarke paid a yearly subscription, for MDNS Nurses, to Mullen’s Select Library, which became Melville & Mullen’s, so the Nurses could increase their knowledge. In 1966 MDNS gained Royal patronage becoming Royal District Nursing Service, (RDNS) which developed its own Library of books on health care subjects and employed a Librarian who also cares for the RDNS Archives.Black and white photograph showing two Royal District Nursing Service (RDNS), staff selecting books from the RDNS Library. The lady on the left hand side of the photograph has her dark hair drawn back and is wearing a floral blouse under a dark top and cardigan, and a dark grey skirt. She is standing with her left arm extended and is selecting a book from the top shelf of the four shelf book stand. The Sister to her right, who has short dark hair and is wearing a dark tunic style frock over a light grey skivvy, is crouched with her left hand in the 2nd bottom shelf and her right arm extended selecting a book from the bottom shelf. Each shelf of the book stand is filled with various sized dark and light covered books.Photographers stamp. Quote No. DR 9mdns, melbourne district nursing society, royal district nursing service, rdns, rdns library -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Education Gazette, 1940s, 1940s
Victorian Education Gazettes were sent to each Victorian school for the use of teachers. 10 black bound books with red spine. They are bound education gazettes from the 1940seducation gazette, teaching, drawing for secondary school, first aid, king's birthday, pre-nursing, gallipoli legion of anzacs, scholarships, creswick school of forestry, swimming, swimming and life-saving return, accomodation for teachers, ballarat teachers' college, chemistry experiments, war relief appeal, needlework, harold herbert obituary, drawing, school plantations, forest week, gould league, heavy colds - exclusion, pioneer's day, school gardens, scrap rubber, bogong, high school histories, melbourne teachers' college art collections, deaf children, physical education, education -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland Library, 19/08/1998
Coloured photo. Portland Library; books stacked on floor, 2 men working on shelvingFront: '98 8 19'portland library, council services -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland Library, Victoria, 29/11/2000
Coloured photo. Portland Library. Same group as 9577, plus extras reading books.Front: '00 11 29' -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland Library, Victoria, 10/10/1998
Coloured photo. Portland Library, book sale, several large tables, loaded with booksFront: '98 10 19' -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book, Irrigation Practice and Engineering Volume 2: Conveyance of Water and Volume 3: Irrigation Structures and Distribution System by B.A. Etchevery, 1915 and 1916
Blue hard covered books. .2) Volume III Irrrigation Structures and Distrubution Systemirrigation, water canals, tunnels, flumes, pipes, concrete pipes, wrought iron and steel pipes, wooden pipes, california, diversion works, weirs, spillways, canals, check gates, railroad crossing, america, united states of america, university of california, yellowstone river, colorado, arizona, windlass hoist, twin falls, idaho, arkansas valley, truckee-carson, salmon river, umatilla, cippoletti weir box -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Financial record, Southwood Primary School, Parents Financial Records
Parents Club cheque books, bank statements and receipts, and Mother's Club Account book. -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, Adams John D, Making Good Again The Government Heritage Restoration Program, 2004
A guide to indexing objects books photographs in collections held by historical societies and similar institutionsreference material -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - Book, approx 1929
Till CollectionTHE TILL COLLECTION SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT|The significance of the Alwyn Till Collection is that Alwyn was born in Mitcham in 1921. He attended Mitcham Primary School and Box Hill Boys High School. He served his Community mainly through his activities within the Christ Church Anglican Church Mitcham. He joined the Royal Australian Airforce in World War II in September 1939. He trained as a Pilot in Australia and Canada, was posted to England and saw action in Europe. He was shot down over France and rescued by and then joined the French Resistance and while fighting with them was fatally shot. A Baron fighting with him wrote to his mother to inform her of his death.|Alwyn's parents were Evaleen Victoria Till (nee Maggs) and Sydney Norman Till who first lived in Creek Road Mitcham, before moving to 573 Whitehorse Road Mitcham. His father served in World War I where his eyesight was damaged and he was taught by the then Blind Institute in suitcase making of which we have two examples in this collection. He died in 1931. Alwyn took over responsibility for his mother and sister Alison. We can understand how devastated his mother and sister would have been at the news of Alwyn's feeling that he must serve his country in World War 11.|His letters home were so precious to them that they carefully kept all his correspondence, notices of death and condolences from friends. After Alison's death in 2007 her relation Joan Walker transcribed each of Alwyn's letters home into two bound volumes. The executors, Joan Walker and Anne Drew deposited the original letters with the Whitehorse Historical Society. Due to their significance as historical documents of one serviceman's complete correspondence with his family the Whitehorse Historical Society Committee after consultation with the donors deposited the original letters with the State Library of Victoria. The Whitehorse Historical Society retains the copies.|Alison and her mother kept many family memorabilia and personal items which make up this significant collection as they show how people lived, worked and served in the local community and municipality.|This collection represents the love and devotion of the women to their families during the course of two world wars. The father was disabled as a result of World War 1 and died an early death and a son who thereafter took on the responsibility as head of the family at an early age. This young handsome charismatic son served his community in peace time and gave his life in World War 11. This mother and sister were devoted to his memory.Tan linen covered - 'The Victorian Reading Books' - Eighth Book - Educational Department Victoriabooks, school/educational -
Numurkah & District Historical Society
Old newspapers and other items
The Treacy sisters ran a bookshop in Melville St. They collected a range of items over the years.Old newspapers, books, photos, trinkets, etc from Miss Treacy's home and bookshop treacy sisters, newspapers, photos, books, trinkets -
Numurkah & District Historical Society
Book - Children's books - jobs, Australian People (see photo for separate titles)
Cardboard covered books, coloured drawings on the front depicting different jobs x 8see photoeducation, school, reading, jobs, careers -
Wangaratta High School
Woodwork Drawing Book and Shapes, 1911
Charles Grossman's green 1911 woodwork drawing books and two final wooden shapes -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book (Item) - Australian Civil Aviation Registers, Australian Register of Civil Aircraft
Contains issues 5, 6, 8, 9 and 11. The latter three have the name R. Neate written on the front cover.