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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Display Local History Room, 2/07/2001 12:00:00 AM
Coloured photograph of of the display in large cabinet in Local History Room of Sewing Machines and related sewing objects.sewing machines, nunawading and district historical society. -
Canterbury History Group
Book, Gibbs, Christine, History of Postal Services In Australia
History of the Posal Service in Australia with many sepia photographs of Post Offices, postal employees and means of deliverynon-fictionpostal services, post offices, postal workers, telegraph offices, ships, cobb and co, horse drawn vehicles, vintage cars -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Macdougall, A.K, Australians at War: a pictorial history, 2007
Australians have fought in overseas wars for more that a century and created a legend on land, sea and in the air. This new edition of a famous pictorial history, constantly reprinted since its publication in 1991, brings their remarkable story up to date and includes an account of recent operations in Timor, Afghanistan and Iraq.Australians At War - A Pictorial History: Updated edition: Australia's battles from the Boer War to Iraq, 2007.Australians have fought in overseas wars for more that a century and created a legend on land, sea and in the air. This new edition of a famous pictorial history, constantly reprinted since its publication in 1991, brings their remarkable story up to date and includes an account of recent operations in Timor, Afghanistan and Iraq.australia – history, military, world war 1914-1918 - australia, world war, 1939-1945 - australia, vietnam war (1961-1975) -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Artillery on Parade in Portland, 1875
Displayed in History House.Black and white photograph depicting a double line of men in military uniform standing to attention with rifles. Wooden house in background centre.Front: (no inscription) Back: 3/(blue pen, upper left) N.T. (blue pen, upper centre left) History House/Donated by : Norma Trangmar/July 1994 (typed label, centre)military, artillery, parade, event -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Images, Images relating to the History of Ballarat and the Eureka Stockade
Charles Hotham was Governor of Victoria at the time of the Eureka Stockade (03/12/1854).Unbound images (29) used in the in the History of Ballarat by W.B. Withers, including posters associate with the Eureka Stockade , including a black and white Government poster distributed after the Eureka Stockade (as published in Withers 'History of Ballarat'). The poster calls for Social order after the events at Ballarat. eureka stockade, reward posters, charles hotham, w.b. withers, john alloo, eureka stockade monument, s.t. gill, f.w. niven, s.d.s. huyghue, history of ballarat, di chambrillon, frederick vern, reward poster, french, golden point -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Negative, Wal Jack collection, c1930
Black and white negative from Wal Jack collection of W2 255 or 355 in St Kilda Road Melbourne at junction with City Road, with route number 7 showing. Photo c1930. Photo may not be by Wal Jack as a size that he did not use.trams, tramways, st kilda road, city road, route 7, w2 class, tram 255?, tram 355? -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Image, c1950
As this photograph and certificate were received by the Museum with a collection relating to the Rutherglen Timber Mill, it is believed that he was probably an employee there before his military service.Black and white portrait photograph of a young man in military uniform, and a memorial certificateText of memorial certificate: "This scroll commemorates Flight Sergeant G.W. Addinsall Royal Australian Air Force held in honour as one who served King and Country in the world war of 1939-1945 and gave his life to save mankind from tyranny. May his sacrifice help to bring the peace and freedom for which he died."industry, timber, timber mill, geoffrey william addinsall, world war 2, ww2, william addinsall, daisy addinsall, daisy bautovitch -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, An Australian Christmas Collection
An Australian Christmas Collection Stories, Sketches, Essays Author: James Francis Hogan Publisher: Alex McKinley & Co Date: 1886Label on spine cover with typed text R.A. 828 HOG warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, great ocean road, book, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, warrnambool public library, an australian christmas collection -
Brimbank City Council
Four Drawings, 4 x drawings (The Latrobe Collection)
4 x drawings (The Latrobe Collection), badly faded - Flemington 1850, Keilor 1845, Mount Alexandra 1850 and Keilor 1850 -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Replica Knife Collection, Spirit of Gallipoli, 2011
This Collection was produced in 2011.The Collection is an Artists impression of life on Gallipoli 25 April-19 December 1915Replica Knife Collection. There 10 knives in the collection. Timber construction with artists impressions of Gallipoli.On the front - The Spirit of Gallipoli. On the Back - No SG0565 First Issue in 'Spirit of Gallipoli' Replica Knife Collection.ww1 gallipoli collection of knives 1915 -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Magazine - Myer Catalogue, 1952
The Myer Emporium has had a history of over 100 years, and was first started by Sidney Myer trading his wares from door to door.Myer catalogue representing the store's latest goods to the purchaser - ranging from fashion, lingerie, materials, costume jewellery, cameras, books, kitchen ware, tools, copper & washing machines, ladies night attire, shoes, mens wear, Jodhpurs, etc., childrens wear, school wear, manchester, suitcases, furniture.Cover missing - Autumn Winter Collectionbooks, catalogues -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Booklet, Country Women’s Association, Warrnambool Branch, History of Warrnambool Branch CWA, 2016
The Country Women’s Association of Australia advances the rights and equity of women, families and communities in Australia through advocacy and empowerment, especially for those living in regional, rural and remote Australia. The Country Women’s Association of Victoria was founded in 1928 and the Warrnambool Branch was founded in 1931. The branch has given assistance through the years to the Red Cross, Baby Health Centres, the Warrnambool Hospital, bush fire relief, mental health and aged care and it has regular displays of country arts and crafts. In 1961 the C.W.A. Centre and Rest Rooms were opened in Kepler Street, Warrnambool. In 2016 the group celebrated the 85th anniversary of its founding.This booklet is of interest to researchers and others wanting a brief outline of the history of the Warrnambool Branch of the Country Women’s Association. This is a small booklet of 12 pages. The front cover is white with black printing and it has a yellow back cover. The booklet has black plastic spiral binding. The pages contain printed information, photocopies of newspaper articles, a knitting pattern and other photocopied material. The booklet has been produced in-house by the Warrnambool Country Women’s Association.‘Looking Back at 85 Years, the History of the Warrnambool Branch of the Country Women’s Association of Victoria Inc. 1931 until 2016 and Still Going Strong.’country women’s association, history of warrnambool -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, Austin McCallum, A History of Ballarat Libraries, 1978
The author, Austin McCallum was the Chief Librarian at Ballarat for a number of years, and started the Australiana Collection. He was highly involved with Ballarat history. Red Soft covered booklet of 63 pages. Includes an images of the Academy of Art in Camp Streetlibrary, austin mccallum, camp street ballarat -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Refshauge W F, Tracing your Family History in Australia, 2012
An intriguing account of the authors search for the identity of Banjo Paterson Man from Snowy river through research into newspapers official records, manuscripts,books and articles, as well as legendary accounts from High Country inhabitants his life isbibliography, animals, heritage -
Federation University Historical Collection
Documents, Draft Papers for Holmes Family History
Rough drafts of family trees. Completed/final documents for theses are recorded for the collection -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document, Geoffrey Blainey, Professor Geoffrey Blainey's Speech at the Launching of "A History of The School of Mines and Industries Ballarat Limited", 1985, 12/04/1985
Geoffrey Blainey was the inaugural Chancellor of the University of Ballarat (later Federation University Australia)Seven typed pages of an address made by Professor Geoffrey Blainey at the launch the Ballarat School of Mines history book.ballarat school of mines history, warren perry, geoffrey blainey, alfred mica smith, mount isa, william corbould, david avery, gloatation process, redmond barry, rivett henry bland, thomas learmonth, maurice copland, rontgen, x-ray, xray, frederick martell, mcdougall, andrew anderson, bella guerin, harold herbert, speech, alumni -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document, Ballarat School of Mines History, 1972
Four foolscap typed pages outlinging the history of the Ballarat School of Mines and the development of the new campus at Mount Helen. mount helen campus, somerville learmonth, redmond barry, rivett henry bland, wesley church -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Envelope, Packet: Carter family history
Carter family history. Charles Ernest Carter and Olive Maud Ballard.; Eulogy - Allan Ballard Carter - 2006. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Envelope, History of former Lilydale Shire Offices; Mission Journey to Lilly Dale
Prosperity and Progress - 1889 to 1989 - History of former Lillydale Shire Offices; Mission Journey to Lilly Dale - Australis -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The History of Prahran
The History of Prahran Author: John Butler Cooper Publisher: Modern Printing Co Pty Ltd Date: 1912Label on spine with typed text RA 994.51 COO warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, the history of prahran, john butler cooper -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Book, Matlock, Geoffrey, The Creation of a Name and a Family History - Matlock, 2012
History of the Mah Tock (Matlock) family from 1832 to 2012 +Additional Keywords: Mah Tock / Matlock, Geoffrey -
Bendigo Tramways (managed by the Bendigo Heritage Attractions)
BOOK, 'THE FIRST ELECTRIC ROAD A history of the Box Hill and Doncaster tramway' by Robert Green, 1989
This item was donated to the Bendigo Tramways Depot Archives by the author, Robert GreenThis is a history of the first electric tramway in Australia.The history of the first electric tramway in Australia, and the southern hemisphere, examining the conflicts and challenges faced by all those involved. -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Document, Thomas H. Kneen, History of Burnley Gardens, 1862-1973
Notes on early history of Burnley Gardens, mainly by T.H. Kneen. Large file, hand-written and typed notesburnley gardens, history, t.h. kneen -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Frame, Maher Family History framed, 2011
Made by Bernard Maher, descendant of Charles Maher.Large frame containing: photos - history of Charles Maher, who settled land in Tatura in 1873. Under glass.maher family, bernard maher, charles maher -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, P D Gardner, Names of the Latrobe Valley and West Gippsland : their origins, meanings and history, 1992
An account of the origins and histories of local names from Robin Hood to Kilmany, and from Mirboo North to Mt. Howitt.Maps, b&w illustrations, b&w photographsgunnai, kurnai, braiakaulung, bunerong, wurundjeri, kulin, coranderrk, warragul, morwell, rosedale, governor la trobe, drouin, noojee, darnum, walhalla, strzelecki, heyfield, gormandale -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, History of Schwerkolt Family, 1997
History of the Schwerkolt Family from information supplied by Maisie Sandilands, great grand-daughter of August and Wilhelmina Schwerkoltschwerkolt cottage, schwerkolt family -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, Schwerkolt Cottage has history in a wine cellar - Schwerkolt wine cellar, 11/07/1973
'Schwerkolt Cottage has history in a wine cellar' : article on restoration and official opening of the Schwerkolt Cottage wine cellar.schwerkolt cottage, wine cellars, vermont winery, s. wynn & co ltd, taylor frank, councillors, mayors, patterson keith arthur -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Writing a local history, 1/06/1991
Flyer for talk by Tim Shambrook 'Writing a local history', 23 June 1991, Healesville and District Historical Society.healesville and district historical society, shambrook, tim -
NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE)
Folder: of copy Articles and documents on the history of Technical Education 1970
Manila folder of copy articles and documents used by Paul Scofield in his research on the history of Collingwood Technical School. collingwood technical school, history, technical education, paul scofield, nmit -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, History Research, c1985
University history research paper: 'The social and economic development in the Shire of Nunawading from 1883 - 1893' by Nick FryUniversity history research paper: 'The social and economic development in the Shire of Nunawading from 1883 - 1893' by Nick FryUniversity history research paper: 'The social and economic development in the Shire of Nunawading from 1883 - 1893' by Nick Fryeconomic and social history, fry, nicholas edward, shire of nunawading