POSTCARD SENT TO MRS. THOMAS TREMBATH, CAMP PARADE, CLUNES VICTORIAPOSTCARD SENT TO MRS. THOMAS TREMBATH FROM TASMANIA8320 "HAVING A DRINK" ROTARY PHOTO.E.C.local history, photography, photographs, trembath, perry

Stevenson screens were first introduced in Australia in the 1880s and were widely installed by 1910. The screens have been used to shelter and protect thermometers and other meteorological instruments from rain and direct heat while the holes and double-louvre walls allowed air to flow around them. Sometimes other meteorological instruments were included in the weather stations, so there were different Stevenson Screen sizes. This authentic, original Stevenson screen was previously owned by the Australian Bureau of Meteorology and was used for many years for weather readings at the Cape Otway Light Station in southwest Victoria. The Lighthouse Keepers recorded the readings for minimum and maximum temperatures at 9 a.m. every day from January 1865 until April 1994. The equipment was sheltered in a Stevenson Screen from 1902 until April 15 1994, when the mercury thermometer was replaced by a platinum resistance probe within an Automatic Weather Station (AWS). This Stevenson screen is one of the two screens that then became redundant. The other Stevenson screen was kept to display to visitors. Lightkeepers were no longer required at the Cape Otway Light station either, due to the automated system. The meteorological instruments donated with the screen were used for measuring temperature and humidity. They are mounted on a metal bracket that fits across the screw holes on the screen’s internal frame. The glass-covered Relative Humidity (RH) sensor was made by the renowned precision instrument maker, Rotronic AG of Switzerland, which was founded in 1965. The firm made its first electronic temperature and humidity instrument in 1967. Meteorological records have been collected in Australia from the 1800s. The records were collated, published and used as a basis for weather forecasts. Many sectors, such as maritime and agriculture industries, have relied on these figures for making important decisions. The quality and placement of the meteorological instruments used to measure temperature and humidity are of utmost importance for accuracy. In early colonial times, there were no national standards for meteorological instruments that would allow for accurate figures and comparisons. Once the Bureau of Meteorology was established (around 1908 to 1910) the department installed Stevenson screens throughout Australia, many at lighthouses and light stations, and the measuring instruments were standardised. The Stevenson Screen was named after its inventor, Scottish Civil Engineer Thomas Stevenson (1818-1887) who was also the father of Robert Louis Stevenson, author. Stevenson developed the small thermometer screen around 1867. It had double-louvred walls around the sides and a top of two asbestos sheets with an air space between them and was thickly painted with a white coating that reflected the sun’s rays. This design was modified in 1884 by Edward Mawley of the Royal Meteorological Society. Standards were set for the locations of the screens and instruments, including their distance above ground level and the direction the door faced.Stevenson screens played a significant part in providing a standardised shelter for all meteorological instruments used by the Australian Bureau of Meteorology from about 1910 until 1994. The readings from the instruments gave the meteorological statistics on which weather forecasts throughout Australia were based. This Stevenson screen was used locally at Cape Otway, along the Great Ocean Road in southwest Victoria, so contributed towards our local forecasts and weather warnings.Stevenson screen, original, from the Australian Bureau of Meteorology’s weather station at the Cape Otway Lighthouse. The screen is a white wooden cupboard with a slanted cover raised above the top. The top has ten drilled ventilation holes, and the sides and door are made of downward-slanting double louvres. Two brass hinges join the door to the lower edge of the screen and a metal fitting at the top edge allows for a padlock closure. The screen is supported on four short legs, each with a hole drilled from side to side for fitting to a frame. Inside the screen are two wooden frames fitted with hooks and screws. The floor has three boards; one across the back and one across the front at the same level, and a board wider than the space between these boards is fitted higher, overlapping them slightly. Inside the screen, a pair of electronic instruments with short electric cables is mounted on a metal bracket with drilled holes in it. One of the instruments is a Relative Humidity (RH) probe. It is 26 cm long and is a glass tube with a filter on one end and an electrical connection on the other. It has inscriptions on its label, showing that was made by Rotronic AG, Switzerland. The other instrument is a Resistance Temperature Device (RTD) thermometer. It is 22.5 cm long and has a narrow metal probe joined to a hexagonal metal fitting. A brass plate on the front of the screen has impressed inscriptions. The screen is Serial Number 01/C0032, Catalogue Number 235862.Stamped into brass plate "CAT. NO. / 253862 / SERIAL NO. 01/C0032" On instrument’s electrical fitting; “CD2” [within oval ‘+’ above S] “Serie693 op65 / 220/380V~16A” On instrument’s glass; “rotronic ag” “SWISS MADE” “CE / CH-8303 / Bassersdorf” Symbol for [BARCODE] “ART NO MP 101A_T4-W4W” “POWER 4.8.30VDC“ “OP. RANGE: 0-100%RH/-40+60° C” “OUT H 0-100% 0-1V” “OUT T -40+60°C -0.4..+0.6V” “SERIE NO 19522 009”flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, cotton region shelter, instrument shelter, thermometer shelter, thermoscreen, thermometer screen, measuring instruments, meteorological instrument, weather recording, weather station, lighthouse equipment, light station equipment, stevenson screen, marine instruments, mercury thermometer, platinum resistance probe, aws, automatic weather station, rotronic ag, swiss made, meteorological device, weather forecast, weather prediction, weather records, meteorological forecast, meteorological record, australian bureau of meteorology, bureau of meteorology, bureau, bom, relative humidity, rh, relative humidity probe, resistance temperature device, rtd, thermometer, temperature, humidity, cape otway, cape otway lighthouse, cape otway light station, rotronic, switzerland, swiss instrument, thomas stevenson, double-louvered walls, edward mawley, royal meteorological society, 01/c0032, serial number, cat. no. 235862, serial no. 01/c00323

Hand tinted photograph of Lake Weeroona. Bamboo, flax, pampas grass, trees, family of ducks in water. Inscriptions: on back - in grey lead pencil 'Lake Weeroona', On mount - printed BLS at front - 'Lake Weeroona'. History: with note 'photographs from Mrs Ella Bourke, 131 Barnard St, Bendigo, ph 438269'. :Photographs Francis (Frank) Thomas Kennedy'.Francil (Frank) Thomas Kennedyplace, public gardens, lake weeroona, see also 2001.152.01, 2001.153.01, 2001.154.01, 2001.157.01, 2001.158.01, 2001.159.01, 2001.161.01, 2001.162.01

Small booklet, A Lifes's History of the late Henning Rathjen of Colbinabbin, compiled and written by Alfred E Rathjen, 15 pages with black and white photographs.Alfred e Rathjenperson, individual, henning rathjen, history-victoria-colbinabbin-rathjen

Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 66 page paperback. A critical appreciation of the poems of the Australian poet, Henry Kendall. Includes a brief biography and time line. By Thomas Thornton Reed, Bishop of Adelaide. An Australian Men of Letters Series. Published in 1960 by Rigby Ltd., Adelaide. Photo of Henry Kendall (c.1880) opposite title page. Kendall, born 1839, Ulladulla. Died 1882, Redfern. Catalogue sticker ''2180 REE'' on spine.Thomas Thornton Reedbooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, henry kendall, thomas thornton reed, poetry, biography

Alice McGREGOR Born: 1908; unknown parents. Possibly adopted by the Salter family? Electoral Roll 1936: Highland Terrace Kangaroo Flat. Alice Mary Salter and William Robert Salter living together; presumed to be sister and brother. William Robert Salter was killed in a MVA in Bendigo in 1937 aged 26. In Victoria in 1938, Alice Mary Salter married James Thomas McGregor (born Victoria 1917, died Victoria 1983, buried Fawkner Cemetery) Lived: 1968; 22 Wade Street Golden Square Alice McGregor Died: 1999 aged 91 at Anne Caudle Centre, Bendigo Buried: Kangaroo Flat Cemetery See additional research. Postcard Album of Alice McGregor contained 86 post cards.Postcard Album of Alice McGregor containing 86 post cards. See 1400. B&W photo of Miss Marie Studholme wearing a large bonnet - dated 1913 Addressed to Miss Anne Stapleton, Arcade, Bendigo Sender - Ethel, 108 Victoria Avenue, Albert Park Undated postcard, collector, alice mcgregor

"LANC R", Lancaster Regiment, British.British War Medal 1914-19, (1) court mounted re A E HEIGHTON. "34087 PTE A E HEIGHTON, R LANC R"numismatics-medals-military, passchendaele barracks trust

FROM 1914 TO 1918 MEMBER OF THE 9TH LIGHT HORSE. THE HAT IS THE SLOUCH TYPE, NOT PLUMED, THE SHOULDER BANDOLIER AND CANE ARE FEATURED.BLACK & WHITE ORIGINAL, OF PTE. E. MATHERSON WEARING 1ST. WORLD WAR UNIFORMMATHERSON PTE. E. MATHERSON 9 LIGHT HORSE.local history, photography, photographs, military

Correspondence over a four year period (probably an incomplete file) on the behalf of Henry Cairns of Moonee Ponds and property owner at Christmas Hills / Watsons Creek including copy of a survey of his land title in relation to complaint regarding the Shire of Eltham encroaching on his land to make a road and subsequent purchase of land. The road provided acccess to the property of Mr W. Clinton of Heidelberg and other properties at Christmas Hills. Note by H.G. indicates that the property discussed in file is Clintons Road (not stated in file), possibly named after 1938. In December 1937 Eltham Shire Council agreed to purchase a block of land at the intersection of the Christmas Hills -- Smiths Gully roads from Mr Cairns to provide an outlet for the road which ran through the Cairns property. In March 1928 Mr Clinton had previously offered to contribute a sum of money towards the cost of purchasing the Cairns block to permit the road to go into his property was intending to transfer the property to himself. A Councilor was reported as being astounded in The Advertiser, 11 March 1938, as the land was needed for a road. Cr Baird: "The road was only to help his sports" Mr W. E. Clinton (Bill) was one of the founders of the Rob Roy Hill climb which took place at his property at Christmas Hills. He owned a garage in Heidleberg (See: https://cv.vic.gov.au/stories/sporting-life/speed-style-spirit-the-rob-roy-hillclimb/the-rob-roy-hillclimb/)16 pieces of paperraynes dickson kiddle & briggs solicitors, henry cairns, shire of eltham, roadworks, christmas hills, watsons creek, w. e. clinton, clintons road, rob roy climb

Arthur E. Pearl served in the RAAF. Australian Passport in oilskin wallet, also photos of his service and Confectionary companies trucks.No A218225 A. E. Pearl

BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPH OF E. OGIER. THE PHOTO FEATURES THE WINTER UNIFORM. CAP AND AUSTRALIA BADGE AND GREATCOAT.G.G. OGIER NEWS PRINT E. OGIERlocal history, photography, photographs, military

Black and white photograph. Hand tinted photograph of farm buildings, hill in background. 1960's station wagon next to building. Windmill in centre of photo. Two tanks in centre (L) of picture. Gate swung open. Chicken wire fence. History: With note 'Photographs from Mrs Ella Bourke, 131 Barnard St, Bendigo, Ph 438269', Photographs Francis (Frank) Thomas Kennedy:.Francis (Frank) Thomas Kennedytopic, farming, see also 2001.152.01, 2001.153.01, 2001.154.01, 2001.157.01, 2001.158.01, 2001.160.01, 2001.161.01, 2001.162.01

Black and white (hand tinted) photograph of Weir structure at Laanecoorie. Figure on left of photo. Inscriptions: 'Laanecoorie Weir on reverse in black lead pencil. History: James Lerk 17.3.2000 'Laanecoorie Weir' built by Bendigo contractor. Valves by Roberts Foundry ' With note' photographs from Mrs Ella Bourke, 131 Barnard St, Bendigo Ph 43 8269. Photographs Frances (Frank) Thomas Bourke.Francis (Frank) Thomas Kennedyplace, water, laanecorrie weir

Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 89 page hardcover book of verse by Mary E. Fullerton. (Author of 'Moods and Melodies'). Published by Commonwealth of Australia, Sydney J. Endacott, Melbourne in 1921. Printed by the Galleon Press, Canterbury, Victoria. Handwritten in ink on flyleaf 'Two voyagers good luck on sea & land Mary E Fullerton'. Catalogue sticker '2029 FUL' on spine.Mary E Fullertonbooks, collections, poetry, alec h chisholm collection, poetry, mary e. fulleton

E E Matthews was our donor, Alice Robinson's grandmother. Alice was the debutante - nee Clark.345-01: A Certificate of Registration for E. E. Matthews from the Midwives Board, Victoria on the 11th January, 1917. 345-02: A small cardboard programme with 4 pages inside for dance programme of the Debutante Ball held at the Cowes Shire Hall on the 26th September 1947. Small white pencil attached.midwives certificate, e e matthews, debutante ball programme, alice clark, alice robinson

Booklet. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 36 page paper cover booklet by the Rev. E. I. Watkin D.D. on the meaning of aboriginal words. Published by the Commonwealth of Australia, Sydney Endacott, Melbourne. Date not known. Printed by E. W. Cole, Melbourne. Catalogue sticker ''2233 WAT'' on front cover. Handwritten in pencil on flyleaf ''Harry Burrell''Rev. E. I. Watkinbooks, collections, etymology, alec h chisholm collection, aboriginal words, e.i.watkin, etymology

Framed photograph of Thomas Henderson (Officer). Upper body facing forwardOn back of frame "Photo Mrs Joan Hope HENDERSON" On the back "Thomas Hope HENDERSON 1833-1899 Captain commanding Sandhurst Troop PW VV Light Horse 28/04/1888"photography - photographs, frame accessories, sandhurst troop

Letter dated 8 March 1943 to H.T. Greenway confirming his authorisation to work on the gardens and grounds of Holmbush until a Manager is appointed.Business practice of formalising arrangements by letter.Green copy paper, black text of a letter from E Russell to H Greenway.Amended and initialled in ink by E. Russell, Chairman Hostel Committeeholmbush administration, holmbush

Thomas Alan Broadbent No 15887 46th Batt. Refer 2322.2 for service history also 2568.2.Photo, portrait, sepia tone, copy for display re T.A.Broadbent."Thomas Alan Broadbent KIA 20.9.1918"photography, military, history

STANLEY EARL WATKINS No 2418 enlisted in the 4th reinforcements 38th Batt an 12.9.1916 age 18 years. Embarked for England 20.10.1916. Transfered to Machine Gun Corps 20.7.1917, embarked for France 12.10.1917 as reinforcement 5th MG Batt. WIA 1.9.1918 GSW to the head. Returned to unit 5.10.1918, hospitalised 17.10.1918 with Influenza, returned to unit 26.10.1918, hospitalised at sea on return to Australia 29.7.1919 with Scabies, discharged from the AIF 28.11.1919. Single Victory Medal WWI re S E Watkins, without ribbon.2418 PTE S E WATKINS 25 MG COY AIFmedals, military, history

Book. ALEC H CHISHOLM COLLECTION. 61 page hardcover book on Australian trees by A. E. Brooks. Illustrated with many B & W photographs and several drawings by H. J. Van Velsen. Published in 1964 by Heinemann, Melbourne and printed by The Griffin Press, Adelaide. Catalogue sticker ''2249 BRO'' on spine. Handwritten in ink on title page ''Presented to Alec H. Chisholm with the compliments of the Author in appreciation of help received when this book was being compiled. A. E. Brooks. 25.5.1964''A. E. Brooksbooks, collections, botany, alec h chisholm collection, a.e brooks, trees, botany

Inventory of Arumpo Sheep Station, 1888, compiled by the manager, Charles E Archer.Inventory of Arumpo Sheep Station, 1888, compiled by the manager, Charles E Archer.animal breeding, archer, mr charles e

A black and white photograph of Thomas Branchflower who resided in Marysville in Victoria.A black and white photograph of Thomas Branchflower who resided in Marysville in Victoria. Thomas was born in London in 1896. He arrived in Australia in 1922 with his wife Alice and baby Peggy. Thomas spent the early 1930s in Marysville as a builder, in particular on Eric Dowdle's guesthouses, and built his family a house on the Buxton road. He built The Log Cabin in the traditional way with no nails. It was built for Gwendoline Pitman after the death of her father Clarence Pitman and the disappearance of her sister Olive in July 1926. Gwendoline operated an artist and souvenir shop in the newly built Log Cabin in partnership with Peter Mackey who was a Melbourne optician and artist. Alice died in 1944 and Thomas married Irene Sutherland in 1945; they had three children. Thomas Henry Branchflower died in Mont Albert in 1970. At the time of his death, he was a building assessor.the log cabin, marysville, victoria, thomas henry branchflower, gerald branchflower, mary chain, gwendoline pitman, clarence pitman, kooringa guesthouse, olive pitman, wilbur anderson, peter mackey, alice maude branchflower, alice maude humm, collingwood, pianomaker, preston, pianoforte maker, cabinetmaker, peggy branchflower, kenneth branchflower, irene sutherland, irene branchflower, mont albert, building assessor

A black and white photograph of Thomas Branchflower who resided in Marysville in Victoria.A black and white photograph of Thomas Branchflower who resided in Marysville in Victoria. Thomas was born in London in 1896. He arrived in Australia in 1922 with his wife Alice and baby Peggy. Thomas spent the early 1930s in Marysville as a builder, in particular on Eric Dowdle's guesthouses, and built his family a house on the Buxton road. He built The Log Cabin in the traditional way with no nails. It was built for Gwendoline Pitman after the death of her father Clarence Pitman and the disappearance of her sister Olive in July 1926. Gwendoline operated an artist and souvenir shop in the newly built Log Cabin in partnership with Peter Mackey who was a Melbourne optician and artist. Alice died in 1944 and Thomas married Irene Sutherland in 1945; they had three children. Thomas Henry Branchflower died in Mont Albert in 1970. At the time of his death, he was a building assessor.the log cabin, marysville, victoria, thomas henry branchflower, gerald branchflower, mary chain, gwendoline pitman, clarence pitman, kooringa guesthouse, olive pitman, wilbur anderson, peter mackey, alice maude branchflower, alice maude humm, collingwood, pianomaker, preston, pianoforte maker, cabinetmaker, peggy branchflower, kenneth branchflower, irene sutherland, irene branchflower, mont albert, building assessor

1319 E E Cork enlisted in Geelong 26 July 1915 and served during WW1 with Light Horse Regiment, AIF. The archives record shows him as posted to 4th Light Horse, the 1914-1915 Star has 8th Light Horse.This Medal is the original that was issued to 1319 E E Cork1914-1915 Star with ribbon - red white blue stripe - bronze colour.On the reverse 1319 Pte E E Cork, 8/LH Rgt, AIF1319 e e cork, ww1, light horse, geelong