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Merbein District Historical Society
Artwork, other - Copperplate, Wytt R. Morro, 1948
Original copperplate by South Australian artist, Wytt R. Morro who produced several designs for the Mildara wine bottles labels.Copperplate mounted on wooden block with Mildara winery image by Witt Morro 1978winery label, mildara, merbein, wytt r. morro, 1948 -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - PS Curlip at Lakes numbers, Elaine Kendall, 2012
PS Curlip replica entering Entrance on way to slips at Paynsville with Police boat in attendance Lakes Entrance Victoria. Also five other colour photographs of PS Curlip entering the Lakes numbers 04181.1, 04181.2, 04181.3,04181.4, 04181.5 sizes 10 x 15 cm. This tourist attraction from Orbost created a lot of interest among Lakes Entrance boat ownersColour photograph showing PS Curlip replica entering Entrance on way to slips at Paynsville with Police boat in attendance Lakes Entrance Victoria. Also five other colour photographs of PS Curlip entering the Lakes numbers 04181.1, 04181.2, 04181.3,04181.4, 04181.5 sizes 10 x 15 cm. This tourist attraction from Orbost created a lot of interest among Lakes Entrance boat ownerstourism, boat building -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, Martin Studios, first half 20th century
There is no information with this item.A black / white photograph / postcard of a young woman standing in front of a boat.on front - "Miss O. Oliver, Glen Douglas, Orbost"photograph-oliver-glen-douglas-orbost -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, Gippsland For Tourists, 1938
This is the 2nd edition. In the Gippsland Times newspaper on June 1 1936 there is a report of a meeting of the Greater Gippsland League at which the production of this book was mentioned as"a method of marking the Gippsland Centenary. TOURIST BOOK-LET. The work of -Messrs A. Gilchrist and A. B. Cooper in connection with the preparation of a tourist booklet was warmly commended and a minute of appreciation placed on record." This group seems to have been a group of Gippsland citizens interested in the progress of Gippsland and any government action in the area. This meeting was held at Maffra. This tourist guide is a contemporary record of tourism promotion in Gippsland.A thin 48 pp booklet with a grey cover. The title, "GIPPSLAND FOR TOURISTS" is inside two blue, black bordered, bands. The print is navy. ath efoot of the page is "Issued by Authority of the Greater Gippsland League". At the top is "Gratis". at top of front cover - "Orbost Historical Society" stampedgippsland-tourism greater-gippsland-league -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, Winchester, Ian, The P.S. Curlip & the Snowy River 1880-1919, 2008
This book was written by Ian Winchester, the grandson of James Winchester, early settler in Marlo, who worked with Alan Richardson. The book is dedicated to those who colonised the Snowy River. James Winchester was born in Geelong in 1856. He first sailed into Marlo, aged 15 and returned in the 1870's. he worked on the snagging punt on the Snowy River and also on the Paddle Steamer Curlip which towed the barges to collect the maize grown along the Snowy River.This book is a useful reference on the history of the Paddle Steamer Curlip.A thin, 22 pp, stapled paperback book, titled "P.S. Curlip & The Snowy River". It has a cream cover with a b/w photo of the Paddle Steamer Curlip in the centre. Print is black. It contains a history of the Curlip built by Samuel Richardson and is written in verse. There are b/w photographs and sketches.On front page -stamped "Orbost & District Historical Society"winchester curlip snowy-river -
Orbost & District Historical Society
uniform, 1960's
This uniform was worn by Barbara Varney in the 1960's.A yellow, short-sleeved, collared dress uniform worn by staff working at the Shire of Orbost. It has a zip front, two pockets and pleating detail on the sleeves and pocket. On the left hand side just below the collar the "Shire of Orbost" is embroidered in green. The dress is made of polyester/viscose.Tag at back of neck - Career Wear Neat 'n' Trim Neatoronuniform orbost-shire-council varney-barbara -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, 1920s - 1930s
There is no record of which family is in the photograph. The slips at Corringle was a popular picnic area for Orbost people. Corringle Slips is situated at the mouth of the Snowy River Estuary. The Corringle Slips were built by Samuel Richardson and sons during the time when the Orbost Shipping Company was operating. The Slips were washed away in the 1893 floods and reassembled by Martin Jorgensen who then became a part owner of the Slips. In the late 1890's, Corringle was a thriving rural community. (Information from Discovering Marlo brochure)This is a pictorial record of family life in Orbost in the first half of the 20th century. It portrays a typical Orbost family enjoying a leisure activity. The clothing can be seen as more formal than that worn at a family picnic in the present day,A black / white photograph of a group of people (adults and children) seated around a table set with a tablecloth on which are teacups, bottles of drink and cake. in the front is a bucket and two metal boxes. They are well-dressed with the men and boys wearing jackets and ties and some of the women wearing cloche style hats.on back - "Family at Slips"corringle-slips-marlo picnic-recreation -
Orbost & District Historical Society
stencil, first half 20th century
This was used by Frank Warren at Bete Bolong / Newmerella. The Warren Brothers had a farm on the Bete Bolong road at Newmerella. They grew beans, peas, maize and pumpkins for export to Melbourne (by train) until the 1970's.This item is significant because it was specially made agricultural produce in the Orbost district, a major industry in the first half of the 20th century.A metal stencil for use on bean or maize bags. It is rectangular with rounded corners, Cut out is "F.W. WARREN ORBOST"agriculture farming warren stencil -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - Lions Club, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1994
Black and white photograph Mchlert family of Orbost at the Lions Club Fish Tasting on Esplanade, Lakes Entrance Victorialions club, volunteering -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Flooding of Diamond Creek at Lower Eltham Main Road bridge, Nov 2004, 2004
... floods ...Two colour photographs of the flooded Diamond Creek at the Lower Eltham Main Road bridge in Nov 2004eltham, main road, bridges, diamond creek, floods -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Flooding of Diamond Creek at Lower Eltham Main Road bridge, Nov 2004, 2004
... floods ...Two colour photographs of the flooded Diamond Creek at the Lower Eltham Main Road bridge in Nov 2004eltham, main road, bridges, diamond creek, floods -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BENDIGO ADVERTISER COLLECTION: BIKES, 1990s
Photograph: Two men riding at the Tom Flood Centre Bendigo On rear: Brent McCaig Well knownrecreations, sports, cycling, bendigo advertiser -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - Floods Motor Service Bus at Bendigo Railway Station, 1970s - 1980s
Local Family owned School bus company established in 1946Floods Motor Service Bus at Bendigo Railway Station; one photo of the coach side and another of the rear.history, bendigo, bus, john theodore collection, floods motor services bendigo -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Photograph - Black and white print, Orchard After Flood, 1934
... floods ...Black and white photograph. Orchard after flood: shows single fruit tree surrounded by water. Enlargement.orchard, yarra river, floods, 1934, fruit tree -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, East Gippsland Catchment Management, Flood Event Photos 2007, 2007
A pictorial record in colour of the widespread damaging floods in East Gippsland in June 2007 . Spiral bound bookletnatural disasters, waterways, township -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, Glenvale School Committee, From Fire to Flood, 2007
A pictorial record which graphically represents the devastation caused by fire and flood in Gippsland during 2006-2007.natural disasters -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Postcard - All Nations Hotel, 1910c
M.S McLeod, Licensee. One mile from wharf, Main Road to Buchan Caves, Orbost and Lake Tyers. Fishing, Shooting, Boating. Vehicle meets steamer nightly. Splendid Accommodation for Tourists. Tariff 30/- a week, 6/- a day.This is the before paired photograph used in the 150 year, Lakes Entrance 1858-2008 display.Also one 12 x 16 framed photograph used in room displayBlack and white postcard of All Nations Hotel, Cunninghame, showing weatherboard building, hipped roof with gable on left side. Roofed veranda across front. Two doors and two sash windows at front. Two bench seats on veranda. Three chimneys. Two horse drawn carriages standing on road, three men and one woman standing before the hotel. Lakes Entrance VictoriaOne Mile from Wharf. Main Road to Buchan Caves, Orbost and Lake Tyers Fishing, Shooting, Boating etc. Vehicle Meets Steamer Nightly. Splendid Accommodation for Tourists. Tariff 30/- a week. 6/- a dayhouses, architecture, transport, room display -
Unions Ballarat
Profiles in courage (Don Woodward Collection), Kennedy, John F, 1956
The book profiles various American senators who went against party policy and community sentiment and acted according to conscience. Stories include the following senators: John Quincy Adams Daniel Webster Thomas Hart Benton Sam Houston Edmund G. Ross Lucius Lamar George Norris Robert A. TaftRelevant to US political and parliamentary history.Book; 245 pages. Cover: blue background; white lettering; author's name and title. In blue ink, "Deptford Mall, N.J., April 1978."btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, senators - usa, adams, john quincy, government, politics, webster, daniel, benton, thomas hart, houston, sam, ross, edmund g, lamar, lucius, norris, george, taft, robert a. -
Beechworth RSL Sub-Branch
cups canteen
Aluminium cups canteen Strokes, MELB 1978. 8465-66-058-5567cups canteen -
Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch
Book, BOOK: Poetry of the First World War
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Certificate - Certificate of Registration for National Service
Standard document sent to young Australian men registered for National Service during the conscription process for the conflict in Vietnam, 1965-1972.Small paper card Certificate of RegistrationCommonwealth of Australia/National Service Act 1961 - 1978certificate of registration, national service, john malicki, conscription, nasho, malicki -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Flooding at Yarra Glen, November 1956; viewed from the top of the Grand Hotel, 1956
... floods ...Black and White photograph891 Flooding Yarra Glen November 1956 from top Grand Hotelyarra glen, floods, grand hotel, hokins service garage, yarra glen bakery -
Clunes Museum
Ephemera - DVD, 150TH SHOW AND DINNER
DVD OF 150TH SHOW DINNER IN CLEAR RECTANGLE CASE150TH SHOW DINNER FLOOD (CROSSED OUT) 11/3/10 3.44PM150th show dinner dvd, clunes show -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - GOLDEN CITY GAZETTE, 1978-1978
Golden City Gazette 05/07/1978 - 20/12/1978. Weekly newspaper distributed to gretaer Bendigo and surrounding towns including Castlemaine, Kyneton , Lancefield. Head Office at 100 Pall Mall Bendigo. Price 10 cents. Includes local news items, Business Directory, sports rereports and advertising. Editions have 20+ pages. Bound collection has grey cardboard covers with yellow colth binding along spine. 'First page has 'Marked Paper' written in red texta. All editions have numerous markings, notes and numbers in red or blue texta. -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document, Port of Melbourne Annual Report, 1979
Port of Melbourne Annual Report 1978-79 In 2 boxes labelled "Harbour Trust"melbourne harbor trust - port of melbourne authority, transport - shipping -
Tennis Australia
Tournament Programme, 8-Jul-78
Programme for the Final day of play during Wimbledon 1978. Materials: Ink, Paper, Metaltennis -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Winlaton, 1978-1992
Annual General Meeting Minutes of Winlaton Community Support Group 1978-1992,Annual General Meeting Minutes of Winlaton Community Support Group 1978-1992, with Cash Book 1986-1991, receipts 1991-1992, miscellaneous papers and correspondence relating to its wind-up in 1993Annual General Meeting Minutes of Winlaton Community Support Group 1978-1992,winlaton community support group, winlaton, youth services -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Book, "The Conservation of Sites and Structures of Historical and Archaelogical Significance in the Upper Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges Region", 1978
The work in two volumes, "Vol.1" containing the report with the exception of Chapter 5, which is the list and description of sites, and an unnumbered volume containing the entire report, was cancelled from the Belgrave branch of the Eastern Regional LibraThe publication, referred to as the Tansley Report, was prepared in 1978 as part of a Bachelor of Town & Regional Planning degree. It contains sections on conservation, pre-history and history of the area, and a list of significant sites. This is a photocopy of the original report. -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - 'Otira', 73 Walpole Street, 1978
Sanderson P (1988): '73 Walpole Street (Kew), 'Otira'. Built 1887. Original use - Residence. Architect - Crouch. Henry Berry, a noted philanthropist and salt merchant of Melbourne, was the original owner of this two-storey, boom-period house. Berry occupied the residence until his death in 1923 while in February the following year, the property was auctioned. Subsequently purchased by the Methodist Church for use as a training college for missionaries, a number of additions and alterations were made at that stage including a memorial chapel that was built on the property in 1957.' Otira is now a private residence. Original colour positive photograph (polaroid) of 'Otira', 73 Walpole Street, Kew, taken in 1978 by students in Form 3R at Trinity Grammar School as part of a project. The view in the photograph is of the panelled entrance hall."Photo 2 / Otira entrance / Trinity Bays Project"otira - 73 walpole street, henry berry, historic houses -- kew (vic.), trinity grammar school, melbourne architects -- crouch, interior design -- entrance halls -- 1880s -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - 'Otira', 73 Walpole Street, 1978
Sanderson P (1988): '73 Walpole Street (Kew), 'Otira'. Built 1887. Original use - Residence. Architect - Crouch. Henry Berry, a noted philanthropist and salt merchant of Melbourne, was the original owner of this two-storey, boom-period house. Berry occupied the residence until his death in 1923 while in February the following year, the property was auctioned. Subsequently purchased by the Methodist Church for use as a training college for missionaries, a number of additions and alterations were made at that stage including a memorial chapel that was built on the property in 1957.' Otira is now a private residence. Original colour positive photograph (polaroid) of 'Otira', 73 Walpole Street, Kew, taken in 1978 by students in Form 3R at Trinity Grammar School as part of a project. The view in of a fire surround and overmantel in the house."Photo 3 / Walnut mantle Otira / Trinity Form 3R"otira - 73 walpole street, henry berry, historic houses -- kew (vic.), trinity grammar school, melbourne architects -- crouch, interior design -- overmantels -- 1880s