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Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, "A W class gets to stand tall", Nov. 2013
Newspaper clippings from The Age, Nov 2013, titled "A W class gets to stand tall" about the positioning of full scale model of W7 1040, at the corner of Spencer and Flinders St. Item details the Art project, sponsored by the City of Melbourne and undertaken by David Bell and his team. Consists of two pieces of newspaper, not known how they went together. See also Reg Item 499trams, tramways, melbourne, sculpture, art works, flinders st, spencer st -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket, "School Swimming Classes", c1960?" or later
Set of two strips, 6 tickets in each strip of "School Swimming Classes" for use by students under 16 years of age for single journey between the school and the swimming baths. Have a perforated edges. Gives condition of use. Tickets printed in dark blue on manila coloured card. Has letter W in the bottom left hand corner. See Reg Item 2815 for other examplestrams, tramways, tickets, schools tickets, scholar's tickets, swimming class -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, "Pay increase clears the way for overhaul of tram system", 28/08/1992 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping, The Age 28/8/1992, titled "Pay increase clears the way for overhaul of tram system", written by Leon Gettler, Industrial reporter about the Australian Industrial Relations Commission decision that would allow pay rises in exchange of tram system overhaul of productivity, operations and restructure including cross linking, training, standbys, allowances and other arrangements. Peter Parkinson chaired the strategic committee.trams, tramways, budgets, ptc, unions, public transport, funding, operations -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Newspaper - Newspaper Cutting, The University of Melbourne, 2004-2006
Collection of 3 newspaper articles. (1) "Private Income, public tension." Review of book, "Off Course: From Public Place to Marketplace at Melbourne University" by John Cain and John Hewitt, R.J.W. Sellick Reviewer in "The Age" March 13, 2004. (2) "Classes Move" in "The Leader" March 2006. (3) "Land and Food Resources to refocus on higher education" in "Melbourne University Magazine" August 2005 p5.john cain, john hewitt, r.j.w. sellick, off course: from public place to market place at melbourne university, land and food resources, higher education -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - SHAMROCK HOTEL' JOYCIE SMITH ( DIAMOND LIL)
Copy of newspaper article 'The Age' 1.3.1973, written by Claudia Wright. Article describes the life and times of Joyce Smith, publican, Shamrock Hotel, Bendigo. Contains photos of Joyce Smith and photo of Joyce on the staircase of the Shamrock, where she is wearing a white arctic fox fur over a formal gown. Joyce was renowned for her diamond rings (six on one finger) and her love for her dachshunds.bendigo, hotel, shamrock hotel -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Booklet - Newspaper articles, Christmas Day Storm, 2011
A severe storm with damaging hail, rain and flooding impacted Melbourne on 25 December 2011 with particular damage to Eltham and Hurstbridge areas. The storm caused destablisation of parts of the Hurstbridge railway line. Wild day's trail of destruction, by Reid sexton, The Age, Tuesday, December 21, 2011, p4 Storm toll sparks rail safety fear, Reid Saxton, The Age, Tuesday, December 21, 2011, p52 newspaper articlesstorm, floods, flooding, christmas day, hurstbridge railway line -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Census information, 1983
Report of population and dwelling characteristics from the 1971 Census relating to the Shire of Eltham. Comparative population statistics about the Shire of Eltham, August 1983. Historical population growth for the Shire of Eltham 1871-1981 Comparison of 1976 and 1981 populations by age group, population by urban area, age structure, number of dwellings, family type, households and more Part of Folder 75 from Harry Gilham Collection 4 A4 pages (photocopies), 2 printed A4 pages and 2 printed maps (A3) folded. 5 pages headed September, 1983population, statistics, census, shire of eltham -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Identity card for Nicholas TAFFE, c.1940
Nicholas TAAFE (nicknamed 'Nick') lived at 34 Williamstown Road with his brother of Garrett Gerald TAAFE. The TAAFE family included Martha TAAFE nee GILMORE, her sister Ellen 'Nell' VALE, and Mary Genevieve VALE, Bridget BENNETT nee TAAFE, Aileen CAMPBELL nee TAAFE. Gerald died in 1935 aged 53 and his wife, Martha died in 1974 aged 92. Digital photograph of Nicolas 'Nick' VALE identity Cardmary genevieve vale, bridget bennett nee taafe, aileen campbell nee taafe, ellen 'nell ' vale, garrett gerald taafe, nicholas taafe -
Bendigo Military Museum
Newspaper - NEWSPAPER CUTTING, FRAMED, HMAS AUSTRALIA, 2.4.1994
Reference 2314 medals and service history re Warick Niven Johanson PM4958 RAN. Also 286P, 2566P. Warwick is first on the left in the article. The other three are; Norman Stanley Winzar PM7506. Enlisted 20.6.1944 age 19 years. Discharged from the RAN 25.7.1946 with the rank of Able Seaman at HMAS Lonsdale. Alexander Dundas Reid PM5769. Enlisted 11.1.1943 age 21 years. Discharged from the RAN 21.5.1946 with the rank OA111 (Ordnance Artificer 3) at HMAS Lonsdale. Neil Knox PM2072. Enlisted 3.11.1939 age 19 years. Discharged from the RAN 31.1.1946 with the rank LDG Seaman (Leading) at HMAS Lonsdale. HMAS Lonsdale was shore based facility in Port Melbourne.Photocopy of a newspaper article, Bendigo Advertiser, page 14, Saturday 23.4.1994. The photo in article shows 4 Bendigo ex Sailors. Magnet for Suicide. The horror aboard HMAS Australia. documents - newspapers, cuttings, frame accessories, hmas australia -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
This file contains four items pertaining to the exhibition staged by the Glen Eira Historical Society and the University of the Third Age on International Women’s Day, 09/03/2014: 1/A page to which are attached clippings from the Caulfield/Glen Eira Leader (dated 18/02/2014) and The Age (dated 08/03/2014) advertising the exhibition. 2/A printout of the page from The Age containing the aforementioned advertisement. 3/A page, published by the Glen Eira Historical Society, and utilized as a poster, advertising the exhibition. The page features a colour cartoon portraying women of various ethnicities. 4/Photocopies of three pages on which attendees of the exhibition offered comments. Most of their feedback is positive.glen eira, russell, jennie, mcvilly, daniel, international women’s day, pilling neil, porter ellen, shows and exhibitions, delahunty mary, fooks hawa, women, love john, porter anthony, glen eira historical society (gehs), howe virginia, hirsh dianne, university of the third age (u3a), boyd jo, glen huntley road, goldstein vida, tonne deborah dr., glenhuntly road, crowe matilda, pedersen barb, glen huntly, boyd family, mayhew janine, glenhuntly, nynan gwen, nassaw fairlie, southwick david -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Clothing - Blouse and Belt, mid-to-late 19th century
This handmade blouse with its matching belt was donated along with a note that says, "This jacket was owned by Marion Leishman who married Captain Eadie. They lived in Warrnambool and are buried at Tower Hill Cemetery." The spelling on the headstone is "Edie" rather than "Eadie". Marion Leishman Edie was born in 1835 and died on August 7, 1914. She married Captain Richard Wilson C Edie in 1865. Capt. Edie drowned at sea on 16th June 1883 aged 49 years. Marion Leishman Edie died on 7th August 1914 aged 79 years. Her sister Alison Keishman Sprod, died in 1863, aged 25 years, and is also buried in the same grave at Tower Hill. The fine satin blouse and matching belt is an example of clothing worn by women in the mid-to-late 19th century. It demonstrates the beautiful and talented skills applied to handmade garments. The decoration indicates that the blouse or jacket was worn for a special occasion.Blouse of black satin, decorated with lace and sequins. Long sleeves are puffed at the shoulder fitted at the lower arm and cuff. The belt has sequins and tassels. Black lace is added around the neck and bodice, fastened at the front with hook and eye.flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, costume, blouse, belt, female adult, clothing, fashion, satin, lace, wonem's clothing, marion leishman, captain eadie, tower hill cemetery, marion eadie, jacket, black satin jacket, sequins, marion edie, richard wilson c edie, drowned at sea, marion leishman edie, handmade, black jacket, sequined satin jacket -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTER, WW2, 29 September 1941
Henry George NADER VX 47156 enlisted 16.7.40 age 37 Discharged 19.8.44 PTE in 2/2nd AHQ Guard Bn. 4 Page letter, hand written in black ink, letterhead in red ink. The pages are lined and written on one side only. Addressed to Neil describes life in the Middle East, mentions Christmas, Arab and Jewish People, also people who have passed away since he has been away Letterhead. “YMCA with Australian Imperial Force” From VX 47156 PTE H.G. NALDER Aust. H. Q. Guard Batt. middle east, palestine, ww2 -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Badge, Clarendon Ladies College crested badge
Badge presented to Phyllis Evans from the boarders at Clarendon College. Phyllis entered Clarendon Ladies College in 1912 at 15 years of age. Gold-plated metal crested badge with gold pin across back and gold safety chain attached to bottom right hand back cornerRear: To / P EVANS / from the / BOARDERS / OF / C.C.phyllis-margaret-evans, 1912, clarendon-college, clarendon-ladies-college, badge, boarding -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - LEAVE PASS WW2, 1943
Lionel Sydney HARPER VX88514, enlisted 22.7.1942 age 24 years, discharged 14.11.1945 with the rank of Lieutenant in 40th Aust Infantry Battalion.Cream coloured paper with black print.Printed & hand written on front: “Australian Military Forces Leave Pass B8614160 VX88514, Lieu Lionel Sydney Harper, 1400 - 0800 Destination Melbourne, 10.11.45 - 12.11.45” Printed on back: “This Pass must be returned to orderly Room on expiration of leave”administration, leave, pass -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, WW2, 1944
Helen Nall enlisted in the RAAF No 500602 on 1.11.1944 age 23 years. Discharged with the rank of Sister on 21.4.1946 serving in No 6 RAAF Hospital.Black & white portrait of Helen NALL RAAF Member WWII. Lady is wearing a dark uniform jacket, tie, light shirt with RAAF pattern, broad brimmed hat with light shade badges in front.Rear: “1944 Sister Helen Nall No 500602 RAAF Nursing Service. Rank - Flying Officer. Now Helen MAYOR, 7 Bancroft St Bendigo 3550”photographs, raaf, nursing -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET WW2, post 1945
Mavis June COLLINS No 95403 enlisted on 22.4.1942 aged 21 years. Discharged on 28.11.1945 with the rank of Corporal in Radio Development & Instillation Unit.Medal set, pair, brass plate mounted re Mavis J COLLINS. 1. Australian Service Medal 1939-45 2. British War Medal (Medals are mounted wrong way around).“95403 M J COLLINS”award, medal set ww2 -
Bendigo Military Museum
Administrative record - LICENCE & DEMOBILIZATION BOOK WW2, 1) 27.7.47, .2) 20.4.48
Stewart William ELLERTON enlisted on 11.4.46 aged 20 in the 2nd AIF until 30.6.47 then the INTERIM ARMY from 1.7.47 until 20.4.48..1) Drivers Licence, folding, brown canvas cover, No.314849 re VX502085 SIG MN ELLERTON Stewart William. .2) Demobilisation Procedure book, brown cardboard covers AAB87 No.514298 re VX502085 ELLERTON A.H.Q Signals Stewart William.administrative record, licence, drivers, demobilization -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, The Ballarat School of Mines and Industries, Prospectus A, Science and Engineering, 1924, 1921
Boys could leave their primary school at 13 years of age and enter the Ballarat Junior Technical School, free of charge for 12 months. Brown / grey soft covered booklet with Ballarat School of Mines crest. .1) Ballarat School of Mines Prospectus A: Science and Engineering. ballarat school of mines, ballarat junior technical school, scholarship winners, studentship winners, a f heseltine, j r pound, h r murphy, g cornell, h yates, r w richards, e j mcconnon, t r gordon, n g king, j m sutherland, d e mullins, a v gilpin, h l waldron, miss e bult, miss h darby, w h steane, n a longden -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Anderson Family, 1902
Emily Anderson, daughter of Robert Anderson Jnr., aged approximately 4 - 6 years. Subject used in an advertisement for his bicycle business.Emily Anderson in lace frock, half prone on a chaise lounge. Advertisement for Melba Cycle Works, 132 Lt. Collins Street, Melbourne, Robert Anderson jnr business. Below Photograph the words "This is Miss Anderson - not Bob!" Emily was Robert's daughter.Melba Cycle Works, 132 Lt Collins St. This is Miss Anderson - not Bob!local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, documents, commercial, emily anderson, daughter of robert anderson jnr, black & white photograph, mrs emma anderson jacobs -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Centre celebrates 40 years of education, 10/07/2013
Diamond valley Learning Centre (DVLC) first opened in 1973 to support local women. It now runs a range of courses for all ages.DVLC celebrated 40 years in 2013. It is an important Greensborough community centre.Text and colour image.diamond valley learning centre, dvlc, lobbs tea rooms -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Watchful eye on duty of care, 07/08/2013
The Department of Health and Ageing has concerns over the quality of care provided by Cambridge Aged Care and has undertaken regular site visits.News article; text and image.nursing homes, cambridge aged care -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Edward Baillieu Cordner [as infant], 1948_
Photograph of Edward Baillieu Cordner aged 10 months. The Cordner family were well known medical practitioners and sportsmen in the Greensborough area.Digital copy of black and white photograph.cordner family, edward baillieu cordner -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, The Silver Poplar /by Edmond Smith, 2009_
Edmond Smith's personal story of his time at the 'country' place of Sutherland Homes in Greensborough. Edmond arrived at the Home in 1948, aged 6.272p., illus. 2 copiesedmond smith, sutherland homes -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Ben Partington, 1899c
Studio portrait of Ben Partington. Benjamin (born at Point Lookout). Lived and worked at Willis Vale on the farm and orchards. Married at age 34.A pioneer Greensborough family.Digital copy of black and white studio photograph.ben partington, partington family -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, The Ballarat School of Mines and Industries, Prospectus A, Science and Engineering, 1921, 1921
Boys could leave their primary school at 13 years of age and enter the Ballarat Junior Technical School, free of charge for 12 months. Brown / grey soft covered booklet with Ballarat School of Mines crest. .1) Ballarat School of Mines Prospectus A: Science and Engineering. On Front "Office Copy Only" 1921ballarat school of mines, ballarat junior technical school, scholarship winners, studentship winners, a f heseltine, prof mica smith, j r pound, h r murphy, g cornell, m larkin, h yates, n hay, l r archibald, r w richards, e j mcconnon, t r gordon, n g king, l horne, l g leroux, h goldsmith, h gronn, t wasley, j m sutherland, r wilson -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, The Ballarat School of Mines and Industries, Prospectus D, Junior Technical School, 1921, 1921
Boys could leave their primary school at 13 years of age and enter the Ballarat Junior Technical School of 12 months free of charge. * Brown / grey soft covered booklet with Ballarat School of Mines crest. The book includes the aims of the school, and the following photographs: * Scholarship, Studentship Winners and Prefects, 1920 * Woodwork Class (A.W. Steane in background) * School Sports Team (Winners of the Victorian Junior Technical School's Championship, 1920 a.w. steane, albert steane, ballarat school of mines, ballarat junior technical school, scholarship winners, studentship winners, prefects, h.w. malin, w.j. paterson, r.v. maddison, s. h. mayo, samuel mayo, r.l. cutter, w. kenneth, f n king, h h smith, j r pound, h v duncan, j m sutherland, l g leroux, t r gordon, w h steane, w kenneth, stakk of senior school -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, Mrs T R Jager
Photo and accompanying newspaper article about Mrs T R Jager who died aged 96 in St Kilda, 1916-1918?black and white photograph, unmounted, original, fair condition -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document, Still Forging Ahead, 1987
Life story of Ralph Newnham, Blacksmith, Tatura. Aged 82 years. Photos of his workshop from the Sun Nov. 12, 1987Black and white newspaper article on Ralph Newnham, Blacksmith, Tatura (2 copies)newnham r, blacksmith, the sun, bamber, s, chivers i, tatura, documents, history, local, newspapers -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Plaque - Stone plaque
Sergeant John Arthur Ahern of the 70 Operational Training RAF died at the age of 20 in an non-operational cross-country exercise in Kenya.Stone plaque with blue, green, brown, black, yellow and gold mosaic design and text. The plaque has the RAAF insignia above the text and holes drilled in each corner.'IN MEMORY OF OUR LOVED SON AND BROTHER JOHN ARTHUR AHERN, R.A.A.F. KILLED BRITISH EAST AFRICA 23RD APRIL 1942 WELL DONE GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT"world war 1939-1945, sergeant john arthur ahern r.a.a.f. -
Clunes Museum
Medal - ANZAC MEDAL
Milton Arthur Williamson was born in Clunes, he enlisted in 1915 at the age of 22 years and 5 months. This medal is The Anzac Commemorative Medal..1 BRONZE ANZAC MEDAL .2 LEATHER COVERED BOX LINED WITH PURPLE SATIN LID IN PURPLE VELVET MOUNT FOR MEDALM A WILLIAMSON - 1915 ANZAClocal history, numismatics medals military, williamson