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Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Eileen Black [2], 1924c
Part of a collection of photographs copied from the late Shirley Fraser (nee Black), also descendant of the McLaughlin family. This photograph shows Eileen Black circa 1924. The inscription "To dear Aunt Rose and Uncle Johnny" indicated this was sent to John McLaughlin and Rosalie Ellen Whatmough.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.Written on back of photograph:" To dear Aunt Rose and Uncle Johnny - Eileen Black"shirley fraser, eileen black, rosalie mclaughlin, john mclaughlin -
Hume City Civic Collection
Book - School Reader, John and Betty, 1954
The school reader was published by the Victorian Education Department and was the official reader for the Preparatory grades throughout Victorian school.A twenty four paged book with an orange cardboard cover and stapled together with the title 'John and Betty' printed in dark green lettering and a silhouette picture of a boy and girl with a dog in dark green and red.non-fictionThe school reader was published by the Victorian Education Department and was the official reader for the Preparatory grades throughout Victorian school.school readers, victorian education department, john and betty -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Postcard - Photograph postcard, The Rose Stereograph Company, Approach to Eltham, c.1939
Looking east along the unsealed main road heading into Eltham across the concrete bridge over the Diamond Creek circa 1939. The original wooden bridge was destroyed by flood waters in 1924. Valentine Series No. 3197 Postcard (Michael Aitkin Collection) dated Christmas 1943Postcard Digital file only Postcards scanned from the collection of Michael Aitken on loan to EDHS, 13 Feb 2018Valentine Series No. 3197bridge, diamond creek (creek), eltham, eltham south, main road, main road bridge, postcard, valentine series postcard, michael aitken collection -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, 10 Pembroke Street, Surrey Hills
William Valentine Hill (1854-1940) journalist, was the owner of 'Eignbrook',10 Pembroke Street from 1904. His wife was Annie Boak (1865-1943); they were married in 1885. William Hill (Bill) Dempsey was his grandson. His mother Laura Constance Hill married Herbert T Dempsey in 1925.Original sepia photograph of the street view of a weatherboard in the Queen Anne style with a steep pitched iron roof; house is fronted by a picket fence. There are 2 copies of this original photo; the better copy has been scanned. The second copy is slightly mottled and the edges left and right have been cropped so that the adjacent house is not seen. Back of photo 1 is inscribed “10 Pembroke St. Donor W Dempsey”. Photo 2 has inscribed on back "Hills home, 10 Pembroke St, Surrey Hills. Donor W Dempsey" Card has written underneath the photo, “10 Pembroke St”pembroke street, hills family, 'eignbrook', house names, surrey hills, (mr) william valentine hill, journalist, (mrs) annie hill, (miss) annie boak, queen anne style -
Mont De Lancey
Decorative object - Small Wheel Lorry, Mr Chas W. Davis, Unknown
The collection of thirteen model horse drawn vehicles were carefully handmade by Mr Chas W Davis 1925 - 2002. He was a talented artist and saw doctor. This model of a horse drawn Small Wheel Lorry replicates the vehicle that enjoyed respect from the public during the 1880's and early 1900's. A model of a Small Wheel Lorry with a long four spoked wheeled wooden flay tray drawn by a brown horse. The wooden shafts are to control the horse whilst working. It has a grey wooden ice box with a metal lid with ICE painted in black letters inside a black lined outline on the side. On the side of they lorry or dray is painted WOOD - COAL - COKE - C. MEE LA1271 in black paint. These are long strong carts or drays without fixed sides for carrying heavy loads. They were the truck of the horse drawn era, from the large wool bale lorry to the suburban ice and wood lorry. It has been said they had their origins in the German farm wagon.ICE is painted in black capital letters on the side of the ice box. On the side of the lorry is painted - WOOD - COAL - COKE - C. MEE LA1271replicas, models, scale models, vehicles, horse drawn vehicles, toy horses, drays, carts -
Mont De Lancey
Decorative object - Small Wheel Lorry Model, Mr Chas W. Davis, Unknown
The collection of thirteen model horse drawn vehicles were carefully handmade by Mr Chas W Davis 1925 - 2002. He was a talented artist and saw doctor. This model of a horse drawn Small Wheel Lorry replicates the vehicle that enjoyed respect from the public during the 1880's and early 1900's. A model of a Small Wheel Lorry with a brown short two spoked wheeled wooden tray with low sides drawn by a cream coloured horse. The horse has reins and a simple noseband.There is a single seat and footrest at the front for the driver. The wooden shafts are to control the horse whilst working and they have a silver chain attached on each side. It has four replica brown wooden wine barrels with silver rims in the cart.replicas, models, scale models, vehicles, horse drawn vehicles, toy horses, drays, carts, lorries -
Mont De Lancey
Decorative object - Hansom Cabriolet Model, Chas W Davis, Unknown
The collection of thirteen model horse drawn vehicles were carefully handmade by Mr Chas W Davis 1925 - 2002. He was a talented artist and saw doctor. This model of a two horse drawn enclosed Hansom Cabriolet replicates the vehicle that enjoyed respect from the public from c.1833 until 1935. A model of a black enclosed coach which is a four wheeled passenger horse drawn vehicle where the driver sits at the front behind the two white horses. It has two large and two smaller gold painted spoked wheels with black rims and gold mudguards on the rear wheels, two gold painted coach lamps, red vinyl padded seating and four open windows with rolled up blinds. There are two doors with a step for easy access into the coach. A long brown wooden shaft separates the horses as well as the necessary horse tack for carriage use to help the driver communicate with the horses. A hand operated brake pad is on the rear wheels. The first Hansom Cabs were clumsy, dangerous awkward vehicles. The drivers were suspected of 'Rude Bohemia'. It took the refinement of Joseph Aloysius Hansom himself to clear airs and remodel the cab to a safe vehicle. It enjoyed respect from c.1833 until 1935. It came in four types.replicas, models, scale models, vehicles, carriages, horse drawn vehicles, toy horses, road transport, coaches -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Pennant - Heywood Football Club, 1965
From the collection of the Bower Bird Museum, Heywood. The Heywood Football Netball Club was formed in the 1920s and played its first Senior Premiership in 1925 whilst playing in the Heywood and District Football League to its most recent back-to-back premierships in 2018-2019 as part of the South West District Football League.Green triangular fabric pennant, attached to wooden stick, commemorating Heywood Football Club as a finalist, 1965; gold lettering listing players. Heywood Football club badge and Anzac appeal badge. Attached to point pennant.football, heywood, heywood football club, pennant, souvenir, 1965 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Restored grave of John Scotland, Mary Colquhoun, Catherine Sievwright and Jessie Scotland, Greensborough Cemetery, 21/11/1888
Grave of John Scotland (died 21/11/1888), Mary Colquhoun(died 15/02/1902), Catherine Sievwright (died 10/01/1910) and Janet Scotland (died 21/07/1924) in Plot# M8/M9 Greensborough Cemetery. Headstone has been restored.Greensborough Cemetery was created when land was given for the cemetery by Mr William Poulter, a local settler, about 1864. The cemetery holds the graves of many early settlers in the district. Digital copy of colour photograph of grave/headstone.john scotland, mary colquhoun, catherine sievwright, janet scotland, greensborough cemetery -
Australian National Surfing Museum
Musical Instrument, Snowy McAlister's Ukelele
This ukelele was owned by Snowy McAlister one of the most famous surfers to come out of the Manly surf scene during the 20th century. Snowy won eleven surfboard 'display' contests in Sydney and Newcastle from 1923-1936 including the first 'Australian Championship at Manly Beach in 1924.This ukelele belonged to one of the most influential surfers during the 20th century. It was made by Jonah Kumalae of Hawaii during the early part of the 20th century. It represents the connection between surfing and music as personified by this musical instrument made popular in Hawaii during this period.Handcrafted Hawaiian, Kumalae ukelele, light brown in colour,missing one of the four original tuning knobs.Kumalae logo on the top of the neck of the ukelele.snowy mcalister, jonah kumalae, kumalae ukelele -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Booklet - St Mark's Church Kiewa x2, A Brief History of St Mark's Church Kiewa written by E. Temple
The Anglican Church at Kiewa. The first stone was laid on the 29th Oct. 1924. In 1879, the Yackandandah rector commenced services on Sundays in private homes in the Kiewa Valley. In 1911 Anglicans met in the Kiewa Methodist Church to elect a committee to organise financial offers and so it eventually became a vestry.The town Kiewa is in the Kiewa Valley. The church served other communities in the Valley. The book records the local populations and their commitment to religion. Cream cardboard cover with a black and white photo of the church on the front cover. It has 4 pages printed on both sides held by 2 staples. Inside there are a few black and white photos. Dated 19741. "Written by E. Temple" handwritten on the front cover 2. "C. Roper" on the front cover and inside the front cover "Clare Roper" Also, "Esther Temple" 's signature on the cover page.st mark's church, kiewa, anglican church, esther teple, thomas mitchell -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Photograph, Bowyer, Selina Ann
Selina Ann was the wife of Samuel Bowyer stonemason in Belfast/Port Fairy. Selina arrived with her family, William and Mary Oaff in 30th January 1855 on the ship 'Clara'. She had 6 children. She died in 1924 aged 78 and is buried at the port Fairy CemeteryEarly settler's wifeBlack and white formal portrait of woman seated with an open book and wearing a feathered hat and lace jabotpioneer, settler, portrait, people, family, selina bowyer, selina oaff -
Federation University Historical Collection
Exercise Book, William Baragwanath, William Baragwanath's Exercise Book, 1898
William Baragwanath studied at the Ballarat School of Mines, obtained a Geology certificate in 1911. He was born on 01 August 1878 at Ballarat. He joined the Victorian Department of Mines in 1897 and was Chief Mining Surveyor from 1924 to 1943. Baragwanath died at Prahran on 20 Septemeber 1966.Marbled blue card covered exercise book with yellow tape spine containing handwritten notes by William Baragwanath on dividing land problems, earthworks, refraction, etc; Headings include: Tom Joe Smith ballarat school of mines, earthworks, land problems, refraction, william baragwanath, -
Creswick Museum
Oil Painting, John Thallum, Early 20th Century
Sir A.J.Peacock KCMG MLA / Born Creswick June 18 1861 / died Creswick 7th Oct. 1933, Premier of Victoria 1901-02, 1914-17, 1924. The painting was presented to Sir Alexander Peacock by the Trade Council for his work on the Eight Hour Bill in 1901.Oil painting of Alexander Peacock in a John Thallum gilt frame. Has metal plate at lower centre with information on the sitter.On the back of the frame label of John Thallum Frame-maker. -
Mont De Lancey
Sash
In recent times, the name has been used by Christian groups keen to promote total abstinence from alcohol. The Order has been active in Australia from 1843, promoting temperance and as a benefit society. Worn by Thomas Johnston, son of George Johnston of Wandin (1937-1924).Independent Order of Rechabites (IOR) royal blue sash, with gold edging and fringe.IORsashes, clothing accessories -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Exercise book, The Metallurgy of Gold and Ore Dressing, 1908
William Baragwanath studied at the Ballarat School of Mines, obtained a Geology certificate in 1911. He was born on 01 august 1878 at Ballarat. He joined the Victorian Department of Mines in 1897 and was Chief Mining Surveyor from 1924 to 1943. Baragwanath died at Prahran on 20 Septemeber 1966.Black covered exercise book containing handwritten notes by William Baragwanath on metallurgy of gold & orr dressing Headings include: Orr dressing Battery practice Physical properties Copper Gold Assaying ballarat school of mines, mining, william baragwanath, gold, copper -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Tommy & Grizel, 1920s
This book by J. M. Barrie was a prize given in 1927 by Warrnambool High School to Janet Slade. She was born in Warrnambool in 1913 and marred Stewart Lindsay in 1935. The presenter of the prize, Cr Frederick Williamson, had a tailoring shop in Liebig Street and was a City Councillor from 1924 to 1930, 1934 to 1939 and 1942 to 1945. He was a Mayor of Warrnambool in 1944-5. George Langley was the Head Master of Warrnambool High School from 1924 to 1940. He had a distinguished military career in both World Wars One and Two. Warrnambool High School was established in 1907 and moved to its present site in Albert Park in 1961. It merged with Warrnambool North Technical School to form Warrnambool College in 1995. This book is of interest as a memento of several features of Warrnambool society in the 1920s - Warrnambool High School, a pupil, Janet Slade, an important Head Master, Colonel George Langley and a Warrnambool businessman and Councillor, Frederick Williamson. This is a hard cover book of 432 pages. It has a dark blue leather cover with a gold monogram on the front cover and gold ornamentation and printing on the spine. The book has 28 chapters. The school book plate on the first page has green ornamental edging, the Warrnambool High School shield and handwritten material in black ink. The cover and spine are somewhat faded.‘W.H.S. Nil Sine Labore, Form C, To Janet Shade For C Chemistry, presented by Cr. F. Williamson, G. F. Langley B.A., Headmaster, December 1927.’ warrnambool high school, frederick williamson, george langley, janet shade, history of warrnambool -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photographs, Fuji Film, Isle of Wight Hotel Fire 2010, 05/2010
The first Isle of Wight Hotel was built in c 1870. It burnt down in 1925 and was rebuilt. The hotel was sold and was to be demolished for a new hotel to be built on the site, however before this could take place it burnt down again on the 22nd May, 2010. The site is still vacant (1/9/2016). Photographs donated by Lisa Schonborg.10 coloured photographs of the Isle of Wight Hotel Fire on the 22nd May 2010. Varying views of the hotel from the front, side and back. Photograph 267-06 is of a painting found on inside of wall - behind original bar in main bar. Painted on Mortar.isle of wight hotel fire phillip island, lisa schonborg -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Cigarette Tin, Millhof Co Pty Ltd, Estimated date: 1920-1950
Small, very rusty cigarette tin would have held 20 De Reszke virginia cigarettes. The cigarettes were named after Jean De Reszke (1850-1925), a famous Polish opera singer and were advertised as "The Aristocrat of Cigarettes". Produced by J. Millhoff (a Russian cigarette maker living in London). A special blend of tobacco - that was believed not to damage the famous singer's voice. In gratitude Millhoff was allowed to sell the brand as "De Reszke" cigarettes.Top: De Reszke / VIRGINIA / The Aristocrat of / CIGARETTES. Two coats of arms - just visible on lid. Sides: 20 De Reszke 20 / De Reszke CORK / Godfrey Phillips (Aust) Pty. Ltd., Melbourne, Australia. MILLHOFF & C0 Pty Ltd. Printed inside: "Just as good and pure a cigarette as was especially made for and always smoked by that great singer Jean De Reszske". De RESZKE Virginia Picture of gentleman above (head and shoulders). smoking, de reszke, cigarettes, geoffrey phillips (aust) pty ltd, millhoff -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Lee A Ratten, c1925
Black and white photograph of U class tram No 207 in William St c1925 shortly after opening the line to Williams and Collins St. Line opened 19/7/1925. The tram was built in 1906 for the NMETC as tram No 6 before joining the MMTB fleet in 1922 as U class No 207. The photo shows driver and conductor in front of 2nd unidentified W class tram with several passengers. The tram's destination displayed could be Maribyrnong River.trams, tramways, u class, william st, nmetl, tram 207 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Photocopy, Roger J. Jones, "Back in Them Days' ", c1992/93
Photocopy of cover and five pages extracted from a publication - "Back in Them Days' " - an oral history of Preston edited by Roger J. Jones. Extract features "Tram building" at Preston workshops, features an interview with Clive Boxer. Worked at the workshops 1925 for 6 years, through to 1974, described the construction of trams, working conditions, working hours, the bosses, Industrial relations, wages, repairs, overhauls, working during the depression, and work done during the war.Has in ink on the front cover "Please return to John" item "Tram building" by Clive Boxer, recorded c 1992/93.trams, tramways, preston workshops, oral history, preston, tram bodies -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Functional object - Trolley Wire Sample, Tramway Museum Society of Victoria (TMSV), 1998
Trolley wire sample from the overhead at the former South Melbourne depot mounted with two nails from the rear on a white painted wooden block, with the label "Tramway Trolley Wire from South Melbourne Depot 1925-1997" The label has been printed onto a manila coloured sheet and nailed to the side of the block. The wire has a width of approximately 9mm. Understood to have been made by the TMSV following closure of the depot late 1997.trams, tramways, trolley wire, south melbourne depot, closure -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - W.D.MASON COLLECTION: DISTILLATION ACT, 20-30 Sep.1938
Grey / green Document, Form 19 re the Distillation Act 1901-1925 dated 30.9.1938 W.D.Mason Collection, an Acknowledgement of Notice to use a Still other than for Distilling Spirits. The Commonwealth of Australia, State of Victoria. The Still was intended for distilling Water at Queen Street Bendigo. The Still must not be removed, sold, altered, dismantled, or disposed of without permission (Distillation Act 1901-34, Section 10). Signed J.J.Kennedy; Collector of Customs for the State of Victoria.Customs House, Melbourne.business, retail, w d mason -
Inglewood & District Historical Society
Work on paper - Examination Certificate, The Pharmacy Board of Victoria Examination Certificate, 08/02/1922
Arthur James Jones came to Inglewood in 1924 and commenced business as a chemist. He continued in this capacity until his retirement in June 1986 - retiring to live in his home at Verdon Street, Inglewood. During his time in Inglewood Arthur Jones held many positions in community life.Certificate of Practice allowing Arthur Jones to practice as a Chemist.Examnation Certificate on blue mount board mounted in dark stained wooden frame. White paper Certificate, black ink, with a red SealThe Pharmacy Board of Victoria do hereby Certify that Arthur James Jones of 6 Connor Street, East Geelong, has passed the final examination in Materia, Medica, Botany, Chemistry, and Practical Pharmacy and is a duly qualified Pharmaceutical Chemist under the Provisions of the Medical Act 1915 Part 3 arthur jones chemist inglewood -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph, Tatura Fruit Cannery group, c.1920
Original photo in possession of Thomas Flanagan. Tatura Fruit Cannery group c.1924, Thomas Martin (Shire Secretary) far left; J.J. Hanlon; J.A.Carey; L.Whitney; W.Hunter; H.S.Davy; W.Wilson; E.J. Quini; D.C.Morrison; J.S.Hill;T.D.Edwards; W.A. Cullinan. Possibly the opening ceremony, 1919.Professional black & white photograph mounted of a group of men in suits.On back- list of names.tatura cannery -
Wangaratta RSL Sub Branch
Print - Framed Print, Premer Framing Services
Roy Tobias MM Born 2/1/1924 at Wangaratta . He enlisted on 9/4/1942 and served with 57/60 Battalion in New Guinea during the Second World War. He was wounded by a gunshot wound to the left thigh. He died in 2001 at the age of 77 years.Timber frame surrounding green and brown print of four soldiers in a village.57/60 BTN in Action at Bougainville Loaned by 57/60 Btn Assoc. Donated by Roy Tobias M.M. 199957/60 battalion, bouganville, ww2 -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Magazine - Periodical, Messrs Evans Bros Ltd, Child Education : Summer Quarterly, 1958, Vol. 35 No. 7, 1958
The Child's Education magazines were published for British teachers between 1924 and 2007 to help them plan activities for the season ahead. The internal pages contain a variety of lesson ideas in the form of a music, art or craft activities. This copy was donated to the Kew Historical Society's collection by the Preshil archives.This 1958 periodical, sourced from the Preshil School. is interesting as it represents the continuing influence of English education and culture in the Australian curriculum in the late 1950s.20 page newsletter containing artwork and articles on the theme shipping and boats. Text on page 3 describes the subject of the issue as 'Around our Coasts'. This is amplified by the text as: "In preparation for the children's seaside holiday, descriptions and pictures of ships, boats and lighthouses, and their work are contained in this issue. Suggestions for handwork are also given. The wall picture [not included with this item] in full colour illustrates many different ships which the children might see at the seaside or on a river estuary."periodicals -- child education uk, themes -- shipping and boats, messrs evans bros ltd -
Orbost & District Historical Society
certificate, 1st March 1907
The Lynn family is well-known in the Orbost area. Ethel Lynn is believed to have been working at Bairnsdale in 1924. Ethyl Lynn was the only child of Samuel James Lynn and Elizabeth Jane Lynn ( nee Warren). Samuel Lynn (1865-1949) was a farmer and grazier at Jarrahmond and bred ClydesdalesThis item is a part of the educational history of the Orbost district.A black / white certificate of merit from the Education Department, Victoria for Ethel Lynn. The certificate is 20969. It is dated at Jarrahmond State School No. 2745 on the 1st march 1907 and certifies that Ethel Lynn has passed in all subjects of instruction for the Sixth Class. It has been signed by E.R. Davey, Inspector of Schools.education jarrahmond lynn-ethel -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, First train to Hurstbridge
The first steam train to Hurstbridge was probably this one which carried equipment for the construction of the rail line and railway station. The formal opening of the train extension from Eltham to Hurstbridge railway station took place on June 25, 1912. The area was known as Allwood and was offically proclaimed as Hurstbridge in 1924. This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book, "Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, diamond creek, hurstbridge, wattle glen, allwood, steam train, construction, railroad -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Newsletter - Gorman, Pierre Dr
A newsletter of the Caulfield Central Sub-Branch of the Returned Services League dated 06/07/1981 which contains an article about Dr. Pierre Gorman who was born in Otira Rd, Caulfield in 1924 and was congenitally deaf. In 1981 he received on Anzac Award for his services to the deaf.gorman pierre, civvy, returned services league, gorman eugene, gorman marthe, gorman pat, grimwade house, world war 1914 to 1918, caulfield, otira road, awards, deaf people, armed forces, epstein june, monash university, victorian school for the deaf