This case is for a testing voltmeter recorder. The last time it was certified by SEC Vic laboratories on the 17/4/77. It was used extensively in the transportation of the mobile recorder which was sometimes placed for periods of one month at locations experiencing unacceptable fluctuations of power. These locations would cover the North East regions of Victoria. They cover voltage drops at domestic and business properties especially those that were experiencing regular fluctuations(daily) at approximately the same time of the day. As the electrical network is required to operate within a set level of voltage, fluctuations outside of this has to be investigated and necessary remedial action taken. This is especially so for rural properties where power "drainage" can occur through animal/bird and tree interference. See KVHS 0302 (A) for the instrument.This case for a mobile voltage recorder is very significant to the Kiewa Valley because it highlights the difficulties that can occur in maintaining a power supply that experiences fluctuating power demands by the rural industries that it supplies. The requirement of a mobile testing apparatus to cover the various sections in the Kiewa Valley and other rural areas in the northeast region is one of necessity as electricity once connected to a rural property is a labour saving supply as generators on rural properties require a higher degree of maintenance an ultimately at a higher cost. The testing of the SEC Vic supplied electricity to rural properties,those who had previously run on generators, had to be quick and unassuming with certainty of correct supply levels.This heavy and thick all leather case for the "easy" transportation of the Volt meter recorder has a opening top which pop riveted to the main body(rivets are aluminium). The all leather top has a shaped carrying handle which is also riveted on. There are two straps on the side of the top which can be fastened to the main body by metal "shoe" buckles. The bottom end is secured to the main bag by large rivets.Tick grade stitching is on all corners.Nilsec vic kiewa hydro scheme, alternate energy supplies, alpine growth in electricity consumption

Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2003. Almost there: Bendigo District Cricket Association A grade semi-finalists, from 1926-27, Eaglehawk. Back row from left: Malcom Bayliss, Richard Harris, Bill Turner, Tom Ryan, Tom Hennessy, Ivo Hall. Front row: Fred Forbes, Donald Dowling, Albert Harris, Jack Bayliss, Jack Rooney, Joe Finch, Howard White. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Coloured photo of the Grade 5 Netball - B2 Team of 1981. Photo taken in the library. The girls are wearing yellow t-shirts with a printed emblem and Golden Square printed on them and dark blue skirts. The Coach, Jeanette Bish, is wearing a grey tracksuit. The names of the girls are: Tracey Tesch, Julie Mannallack, Karen Dignan, Lisa Hocking, Brenda Miles, Julie Thompson, Kerry Lukeis, Joanne Tipple, Haylee Kurzke and Carla Jeffrey.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square laurel street p.s. collection - photograph grade 5 netball b2, jeanette bish, tracey tesch, julie mannallack, karen dogman, lisa hocking, brenda miles, julie thompson, kerry lukeis, joanne tipple, haylee kurzke, carla jeffrey

The Hall Cherokee II glider is an American design for amateur construction from plans. The designer was Stan Hall (1915-2009), a professional engineer, who gained extensive experience in the United States aviation industry during World War 2 including the programs for military gliders. He continued to work as an engineer for aircraft manufacturers and as a consultant to the industry after the war. He was active in gliding and, in particular, the home built sailplane movement. The Cherokee II was one of about 10 glider designs that he produced: it came out in 1956. It is understood that over 100 Cherokee gliders have been built. In Australia the number is possibly 10 or 11. The Hall Cherokee VH-GVO was built by R.D Meares of Caringbah, New South Wales. The glider was registered as VH-GVO on 11 October 1973 and given serial number “GFA-HB-82” by the Gliding Federation of Australia. The Logbook for VH-GVO appears to be a complete record of the flying history; in aggregate 210 hours 40 minutes in the air from 331 flights. The first test hop occurred on 29 July 1972 at Camden, New South Wales. VH-GVO was last flown on 22 July 1986. Many of the flights recorded are of one or two hours duration. The glider was last inspected and certified as airworthy and in a reasonable condition at the Hunter Valley Gliding Club in July 1986. Since that time, until transferred to the Australian Gliding Museum, the glider was in storage. Structural restoration work has been completed on the fuselage and one wing. However, inspection of the other wing revealed extensive damage to the ribs and spars and consequently a decision was taken to make it a static exhibit. The exhibit is an example of home built construction of a type that has proved popular amongst amateur glider builders.The Hall Cherokee (formerly registered as VH-GVO) is a single seat wooden home built glider. The glider is constructed from wood, plywood, fabric and metal fittings, all commercial grade except for main wing fittings, pulleys, cables and bolts. The fuselage is simple with four main longerons and bulkheads with diagonal bracing. The wing has two identical solid spars which form a geodetic structure, hence the leading edge is non-structural. Registration VH-GVO – serial number GFA-HB-82 australian gliding, glider, sailplane, hall, cherokee, meares, hunter valley gliding club

Board cover, enlarged edition childrens book: "Our Pussies". Published by Ernest Nister London, E. P. Dutton & Co. New York. Printed in Bavaria 833. (c) 1890's. Illustrated cover in colour cat with five kittens. "prize" sticker on back cover. St. Pauls Kindergarten & Preparatory School. Arithmatic and writing, Madge Kelly, Grade IV December 1897. Principles Mrs Vickery and Miss E. Fogarty.books, children's, our pussies

Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Wednesday, July21, 2004. Premiers: Golden Square's B-grade premiership team from 1946-47, had plenty of talent. Team members were: back left to right, L. Crothers, A. Banfield, G. Teasdale, C. Agass, E. Wingrae. Front R. Palmer, j. Knipe, S. Byron (captain), L. Banfield, L. Bolger. Absent W. Crothers.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

Small booklet (36 pages) titled "A Guide to Manhood" A reliable graded sex education booklet for young men 15 years and over. Foreword by Professor Harvey Sutton O.B.E. The booklet was published by father & Son welfare movement of Australia in 1959. Contents - Chapter 1: As you are. Chapter 2: the miracle of human birth. Chapter 3: Becoming adult. Chapter 4: New horizons. Chapter 5: Full steam ahead.books, school, sex education

donated by Box Hill Historical SocietyRound tin, white background with red border. 'Macbaren's(R)' in red printing below is a coat of arms with 'Golden Brown' and 'Fully Ripe' on either side in navy blue , 'Plum Cake' across middle of tin on dark blue background 'Navy Blend' in red below and 'Aromatic' in white below on navy background . Specially prepared from the best grades of tobacco. Net WT 2ozs. Plum Cake printed on side of lid.as abovecontainers, domestic

Black and white photograph of Grades 1 to 4 at St John's Catholic Primary School, 1936, from left Back row: - - - Bill Parker- - - Kevin Fenton - 3rd row: - Lorraine McLare - - - Alice Darmody, Rene Davin - - Ronald Ryan's sister - Joan Tracy, Eileen Furneaux 2nd row: - - - - - Mary Graham - Lorraine Smith, Laurel Jacobson - - Nancy Wright Front: - - Michael George - Austin Fraser, Bill Darmody - - - -primary schools, st. john's catholic primary school, mitcham, catholic schools

Golden Square Primary School Grade 6 Netball Team photo and separate listing of names on yellow sheet: : image shows Angie Zerella (coach) Calez Holmes, Jess Wardle, Corrinne Packham, Erica Dalrymple-Monro, Brianna Dalrymple-Monro, Emily Zerella, Katei Allen, Chloe Boyd, lauren Stirling (absent) runners up GCNA under 13 A1 Division. 4th. Place netball Victoria State Tournament..bendigo, education, golden square primary school, golden square primary school, netball.

Photocopy image, 9 students standing in doorway. Label reads ' Golden Square Primary School Grade 6 scholarship winners 1955. All except Christina Bailey attended Laurel St. Back row L-R Ron Jenkins, Dennis Waugh, Graeme Rooke, Gary Warne, Front row L-R, Glenys Mumford, Barbara Fithall, Pamela Banfield, Wendy Burt, Christine Bailey ( Maple St. RTC)bendigo, education, golden square primary school

A grey badly damaged paperback with Whitcombe's New Federal Arithmetic Grade IV, printed on a scrill like shape and Specially written to meet the requirements of the New Victorian Course of Study for Elementary Schools written below in a box, along with the publisher's symbol. Whitcombe & Tombs Limited Melbourne & Sydney and other cities is written at the bottom of the front cover as well as the price. 1/- .Inside are exercises, charts, diagrams and lessons for the students to complete.112p.non-fictionA re-written textbook of Arithmetic for elementary students to meet the needs of the 1934 Revised Victorian Course of Study.arithmetic, primary school curriculum

A damaged small brown cardboard Saw Millers' Complete Log and Timber Ready Reckoner book. It has a Preface, Tables No. 1, 2 and 3. which give full details of round timber, circumference of logs, contents of timber in general building sizes and full details of circumference of circles and more. There are handwritten notes inside the back cover. Opposite the title page is an advertisement for high grade circular saws and knives. Pp.120non-fictionLog Books and Ready Reckoners were used and still are these days to record information for many different work needs. This small one would have been very practical for ease of use kept on-hand in a pocket. It was invaluable to carriers and all persons engaged in the timber trade.books, documents, notebooks, log books, ready reckoners

BHS CollectionBendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2003. Premiers: Bendigo District Cricket Association b grade premiers 1926-27, Eaglehawk. Back row from left: Bill Turner, Heyfield Harvey, Fred Snell, Horace Metcalf, Joe Finch, Tom Ryan. Front row: Malcom Bayliss, Harlod Bottrell, Donald Eddy, Ivo Hall, Les Nancarrow, Patrick Kelly and Fred Forbes. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were

These Readers are reprints of the readers used in Victorian Schools - one for each grade - first published by the Victorian Education Department between 1928 and 1930. Second editions of all but the First book, with a few changes in content, occurred about 10 years later. From the 1950s, new Departmental publications gradually replaced the old books with the exception of the Fifth and Sixth Books, which survived until the late 1960s, when commercially produced reading material finally took over in schools. (Ref. Kelvin Edwards - on side of box.)The schools and people in the Kiewa Valley used and owned copies of these readers - as did their parents. Pink cardboard box with 8 reprints of the victorian readers. The back of the box is the height of the books with black logo and writing. 1. Side: 7 oval black and white pictures and black writing. 2. Side: Black writing and a white panel with black writing. Both sides slope towards the front. Front: Half the height of the books with title, black & white picture & decor. Each book has a soft cover with title and logo in black on the front and spine. Colors: (in order 1 - 8) fawn, orange, brown, green, blue,, blue, red and olive. education, literacy, reading, schools, victorian education department, students

Group photograph of Greensborough District Cricket Club 'A' Grade 1967-68. Premiers E.D.C.A 1967-68 Season. Caption: Standing: Mr C. Simmons (Treas.), K. Lehman, R. Prior, J. Fry, I. Adamson, R. Cleary, G. Coventry, Mr E. Moss, Mr T. Tobin, Mr A. Webb, Mr R. Burns. Seated: R. James, B. Lambert, A. James (V.C.), L. Adamson (Capt.), E. Barclay (Pres.) R. Burrows, S. Lee.Digital copy of black and white photo with caption and signatures on back.greensborough cricket club, greensborough district cricket club

The Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) is a military decoration of the United States Armed Forces. The medal was established on July 2, 1926, and is currently awarded to any persons who, after April 6, 1917, distinguish themselves by single acts of heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. Both heroism and extraordinary achievement are entirely distinctive, involving operations that are not routine. The medal may be awarded to friendly foreign military members in ranks equivalent to U.S. Pay Grade of O-6 and below, in combat in support operations.Distinguished Flying Cross medal in a wooden frame with glass front. Gold coloured medal described as "First Oak Leaf Cluster" attached to blue, white and red striped ribbon mounted on navy blue velvet.distinguished flying cross, alan reed, united states air force, vietnam

This notebook contains lists of fixtures, starters, results, handicap limits of cyclists who competed with the Geelong West Cycling Club between 1946 and 1948. It also includes a number of newspaper articles on cycling races held by the Geelong West Cycling Club. Other newspaper articles included in this notebook are articles about notable cyclists in that era - Lionel Edgell (1932-1936), Ray McKay, Victorian Junior Track Champion 1947, Ken Stewart and State B Grade Women's Champion Joan Lindgren from Geelong. This notebook reflects the importance of cycling in the Geelong Community in the mid 20th Century. The detailed newspaper articles and race results included in this notebook indicate the high profile that cycling had at that time.Water stained notebook containing newspaper cuttings and handwritten results for the years 1946 - 1948. Also includes newspaper photos. The notebook has a black cloth cover.geelong west cycling club; lionel edgell; ray mckay; ken stewart; joan lindgren;

A small conservatory at the Eureka Stockade Gardens housed begonias which did not quite 'make the grade' to be shown at Cuthbert House at the Botanical Gardens. Visiting this hothouse was sometimes a way to 'beat the crowds'. Mrs Strange's photograph shows these begonias were still worth seeing. Mrs Bon Strange and her husband Bert were well known Ballarat residents. When Mrs Strange died some years ago, her extensive slide collection was sorted through and those relevant to Ballarat were gifted to the Ballarat Library.conservatory, begonias, begonia festival, eureka stockade

Founded by T.R Armitage MD in 1868, the British and Foreign Blind Association was the forerunner of the Royal National Institute for the Blind and provided transcription courses to those wishing to become proficient in Braille. Under the patronage of His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen, this certificate was awarded to "Miss Minnie H Crabb having satisfied the Examiner of the British & Foreign Blind Association in Braille Writing Examination in Grade II is hereby awarded the Certificate of the Association." Signed by A.H. Henry, Examiner and Edwin Easton, Secretary and awarded on 25th September 1908. Cream page with red seal in bottom left hand cornerRed seal reads: The British & Foreign Blind Association. Founded 1858. Incorporated 1902. A picture is located within the seal but this is not discerniblevictorian association of braille writers, minnie crabb

This Visitors Book records visits and events which took place at the Eaglehawk Chambers and Hall. During the years 1990 to 1993 the Borough of Eaglehawk hosted various civic receptions for local community groups and individuals including the Eaglehawk Meals on Wheels Committee, the Eaglehawk Under 12 Football team who were 1990 Premiers of Bendigo Junior Football League, Mr Gary Bish - Recipeint of the National Pottery Award and the Eaglehawk Citizens Band, Australian 'C' Grade National Marching Champions 1991.Leather covered bound volume recording visitation to the Borough between 1990 - 1993. Title deboss on font cover. Metal corners rhs front and back covers. Hand written entries detailing peoples names and addresses and comments about their visit. Visitorsborough of eaglehawk, eaglehawk town hall, borough of eaglehawk mayor

Born in 1911, Cecil Alan Sonsee lived at Springmount near Creswick, and taught natural history at the Ballarat Teachers' College for 30 years. His teaching career stretched over a 48 year period. He spent six years as a student teacher before reaching the position of first class teacher. He had the distinction of never attending a teachers' college, but spending half his teaching career training students to become teachers. At the time of his retirement Mr Sonsee said during his years at the college, "the training had changed from a one year course to a two year course, followed by a three year course, and now a four year course was offered." He recalled "in the early days all country schools had eight grades and a child finished with a merit certificate. Today [1976], children went to high schools from sixth grade and most of the country schools had disappeared.' Alan Sonsee spent 10 years on a television program on BTV6 answering questions sent by viewers regarding aspects of plant and animal live. Mr Sonsee was a life member of both Creswick and Ballarat Field naturalists Clubs. Alan Sonsee died in 1985.1) Foolscap Department of Victoria Ballarat newsletter titled Education 'Regional Views'. The newsletter depicts an image of Alan Sonsee and outlines his career at the time of his retirement on 20 July 1976. The author of the newsletter is unknown. .2) newspaper article on the retirement of Alan Sonsee dated 25 August 1976 (probably from the Ballarat Courier).1) Mr "Nature Man" Retires After a quiet celebration, Mr C.A. Sonsee, a well-known staff member at Ballarat State College, retired from the Victorian Education Department on 20th July, 1976. Alan was the longest serving primary teacher seconded to the State College (Formerly the Ballarat teachers' College), probably the best known and certainly one of the most highly respected educationalists in this region. Leaving Ballarat high School in 1927, he spent the following years teaching at Smeaton, Willowvale, Lawrence (originally called Jerusalem) and Kooroocheang primary schools. However, during the last twenty-nine years, his fame and his influence spread further and further afield. From 1947 to 1976, under a number of principals, Alan endeared himself to thousands of students undergoing their tertiary preparation for teaching. And thousands is the word! Hundreds and hundreds of practising teachers of all ages came to this great teacher again and again for assistance in understanding natural phenomena, a broad field in which he is an acknowledged expert. What undoubtedly made him so accessible to the young and the no-so-young alike was his ready willingness to share with them is rich experience. The warmth of his nature, his kindliness, his dry humour enriched and enlivened the gifts he lavished liberally on all who needed help. Nor did he spare himself in the process. During his ling period of service to teachers, students and some two generations or so of school children, Field Naturalists also, within and well beyond Ballarat, profited from his participation and guidance. A car trip from Ballarat to Lancefield was made unforgettable by Alan's running and lively commentary; the time spent with him viewing and fossicking in an aboriginal flint area is still vivid, thouhg many moons have waxed and waned since then. And who can ever forget his palcid, home;y handling of "Mr nature Man" programmes on BTV 6 for over ten years? his name became a hose-hold word over an existence viewing area in Western Victoria - as his mail bag showed. Mr T. Turner was closely associated with C.A.S. for some twenty-three years as colleague and college principal. Recently tome said, "Alan was highly esteemed by staff and students, When I saw him lecturing I would be struck by the depth and breadth of his knowledge, and by the smooth, almost deceptively simple way he shared what he knew with others. I remember, too, his consideration for the views and the feelings of others; for the tolerance and range of his understanding of human nature. But, above all else, I remember him as a friend." All who know him in any way at all will want to say, "Thanks you, Alan, for everything you did for us. Thank you, Alan for what you are."alan sonsee, ballarat teachers' college, ballarat state college, education, teaching, ballarat field naturalists, creswick field naturalists, aborigines, lancefield flint, smeaton primary school, willowvale primary school, lawrence primary school, jerusalum primary school, kooroocheang primary school, nature studies, mr nature man

Coloured photo of the Grade 4 Netball - C2 - Premiers Team of 1981. Photo taken in library. The girls are wearing yellow t-shirts with a printed emblem and Golden Square printed on them and dark blue skirts. The coach, Marion Dalrymple is wearing a light pink jacket and a white dress. The names of the girls are: Shannon Kurzke, Melanie White, Kylie Breheny, Janine Strauch, Tanya O'Shea, Angela Cumming, Sally Cantwell, Hayley Bish and Melinda Tipple.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square laurel street p.s. collection - photograph - photograph grade 4 netball c2 - premiers, marion dalrymple, shannon kurzke, melanie white, kylie breheny, janine strauch, tanya o'shea, angela cumming, sally cantwell, hayley bish and melinda tipple

Coloured photo of the Grade 5 Netball - B4 Team of 1981. Photo taken in library. The girls are wearing yellow t-shirts with a printed emblem and Golden Square printed on them and dark blue skirts. The coach, Bev O'Shea is wearing dark blue. The names of the girls are: Maxine Green, Marlo Schade, Vicki Lees, Sharon Herbert, Susan Davis, Julianne Harvey, Jodi O'Shea, Cassandra Johnstone, Brooke Donnellan, Fiona Mason and Donna Atherton.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square laurel street p.s. collection - photograph - photograph grade 5 netball b4, bev o'shea, maxine green, marlo schade, vicki lees, sharen herbert, susan davis, julianne harvey, jodi o'shea, cassandra johnstone, brooke donnellan, fiona mason and donna atherton

Coloured photo of the Grade 6 Netball - A3 Team of 1981. Photo taken in library. The girls are wearing yellow t-shirts with a printed emblem and Golden Square printed on them and dark blue skirts. The coach, Gloria Mackay, is dressed in blue. The names of the girls are: Natasha Lister, Anita McLean, Leanne Atherton, Kellie Mackay, Samonne Mathews, Luellen Bowe, Linda Thompson, Andrea Dalrymple, holding a ball, Elizabeth Sheen and Leanne Strauss.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square laurel street p.s. collection - photograph - photograph grade 6 netball - a3, gloria mackay, natasha lister, anita mclean, leanne atherton, kellie mackay, samonne mathews, luellen bowe, linda thompson, andrea dalrymple, elizabeth sheen, leanne strauss

Coloured photograph of the 1987 Netball - Grade 5 Team. The girls are wearing yellow Golden Square t shirts and dark blue skirts. Two girls in the centre of the front row are holding a netball between them. Their names are:- Back Row (L - R) Lisa Anastasi, Bree Ramsay, Mrs. Saunders (Coach), Tracey Saunders, Laura Metcalf. Front Row (L - R) Candice Reid, Wendy Chan, Angela Cook, Megan Baxter.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square laurel street p.s. collection - photograph - 1987 netball - grade 5, lisa anastasi, bree ramsay, mrs saunders (coach), tracy saunders, laura metcalf, candice reid, wendy chan, angela cook, megan baxter

Slightly faded coloured photograph of the Grade Five Netball Team 1984. The girls are wearing yellow t-shirts and short skirts. Two girls in the fornt are both holding a ball. The names of the girls are:- (Standing) Catherine Metclaf, Julie Browning, Louise Hawkins, Hydee Kurzke, Janelle Jeffrey, Kay Metcalf (coach), Kellie Rayner, Vivienne Charlton. (Kneeling) Jodi McGuane and Natalie White. Names are typed on paper stuck to a piece of foam core.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square laurel street p.s. collection - photograph, grade five netball team 1984, catherine metcalf, julie browning, louise hawkins, hydee kurzke, janelle jeffery, kay metcalf, (coach), kellie rayner, vivienne charlton, jodi mcguane, natalie white