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Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Ross Motors Key Tag, Mid 20th Century
Ross Motors operated a car dealership in Fairy Street in the mid 20th century. They sold a number of different makes of vehicles as well as sales and service of milking machines and car accessories.A link to a Warrnambool business.Cream oval plastic disc for key ring. Black text.Ross Motors Pty Ltd Warrnambool. Distributors of Buick, Pontiac, Vauxhall, cars and Bedford trucks. Phones : 213, 219. On Reverse: Finder of these keys please return to address on reverse side.warrnambool, ross motors, car dealership warrnambool, milking machines, buick cars. -
Slovenian Association Melbourne
St Nicholas giving gifts to children 1958, St Nicholas - sv Miklavž giving gifts to Slovenian children 1958, 1958
St Nicholas is an old Christian tradition all over the world and Slovenians are very diligently keeping the tradition. The children were given presents, lollies and oranges, sometimes toys as well.Handmade outfit for St Nicholas still in use todaySt Nicholas giving gifts to Slovenian children in a hall, accompanied by angels and devils, much feared by children. The St Nicholas was MrSt Nicholas dressed in a home made outfit made by Dragica Gomizel in late 1950s.st nicholas, sv miklavž, slovenian custom, slovenian tradition -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Manuscript, Robin Boyd, Melbourne: 2001 AD, 1969
Searing critique on the public apathy of the environment in which we live, as well as the dichotomy of the professional view of the city and suburbs. Boyd imagines what Melbourne might be like in year 2001.Original manuscript of an article published as 'Melbourne 2001 AD' in "The Australian", 05.03.1969. This is the second of a series of three articles about Melbourne published on consecutive days (see D022 and D024).Typewritten (c copy), quarto, 7 pagesmelbourne, trams, flies, road congestion, robin boyd, manuscript -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Equipment - holster, 1917
This object was donated to the collection by a Trooper Russell Wells 8/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles. It was brought home by his father who was serving in the BEF. He later migrated to Australia.Leather Luger pistol holster with strap securing flap was manufactured by Leder-ZweeisungsAmt-Abteilung (LZA), or leather supply office to the German war department at a factory in Cologne. It was brought to Australia as a souvenir by a British soldier who migrated after the war."LZA J Coln" inscribed on back of holster; "1917" stamped om inside of flap.lza, holster -
Wangaratta Art Gallery
Painting, Patricia Moran, Chrysanthemums, 1986
Moran was an Australian realist artist who specialised in floral works in oil. She was highly regarded for her skills as an artist as well as her ability to share her knowledge of painting. realismRural City of Wangaratta Collection, Wangaratta Art Prize Grand Winner 1986.A still life oil painting of pink and white chrysanthemums arranged in a glass vase with rounded gum leaves which has been placed on top of a round dinning table which has been covered in a white tablecloth.Obverse: P. Moran/ (bottom right corner) WANGARATTA ART SHOW/ GRAND WINNER 1986/ (plaque mounted on frame)wangaratta art gallery, patricia moran, still life, flowers, chrysanthemums, painting -
National Wool Museum
Photograph, [Federal Mill: warping machine c1918-1920]
Fred Murgatroyd worked as a loom tuner at Yarra Falls, Tweedside and Collins mills in Victoria as well as in Sydney, and studied at Leeds University. "Federal Mill: warping machine c1918-1920"F Murgatroyd Federal Mill/ Warping Machine/ c1918-1920textile machinery textile mills weaving mills textile mills - staff textile mills, federal woollen mills ltd tweedside woollen mills yarra falls mill collins bros mill pty ltd, warping machinery, warping, murgatroyd, mr fred murgatroyd, mr james, textile machinery, textile mills, weaving mills, textile mills - staff -
National Wool Museum
Photograph, [Federal Mill: dyeing and finishing c1918-1920]
Fred Murgatroyd worked as a loom tuner at Yarra Falls, Tweedside and Collins mills in Victoria as well as in Sydney, and studied at Leeds University. "Federal Mill: dyeing and finishing c1918-1920"The Murgatroyd CollectionF Murgatroyd FederalFederal Mill/ Dyeing and finishing/ c1918-1920textile machinery textile mills weaving mills textile mills - staff textile mills, federal woollen mills ltd tweedside woollen mills yarra falls mill collins bros mill pty ltd, dyeing, finishing, murgatroyd, mr fred, textile machinery, textile mills, weaving mills, textile mills - staff -
National Wool Museum
Photograph, [Federal Mill: Mending dept c1918-1920]
Fred Murgatroyd worked as a loom tuner at Yarra Falls, Tweedside and Collins mills in Victoria as well as in Sydney, and studied at Leeds University. "Federal Mill: Mending dept c1918-1920"The Murgatroyd CollectionF Murgatroyd Federal Mill/ Mending dept/ inspecting cloth for flaws eg broken pick/ or broken ends/ c1918-1920textile machinery textile mills weaving mills textile mills - staff textile mills, federal woollen mills ltd tweedside woollen mills yarra falls mill collins bros mill pty ltd, mending, murgatroyd, mr fred murgatroyd, mr james, textile machinery, textile mills, weaving mills, textile mills - staff -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Invoice, Sansom Cabinet Makers, 1996
For supply of built-in timber shelf in upstairs area of 290 Walsh Street. A second invoice for supply and fit ply to existing bookcases, as well as fit carpet pads to existing furniture. -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Olinda Falls at Mt Dandenong, Early 1900s
Photograph from the Dower family collection taken of the Upper Olinda Falls in the early 1900s. The two men, two women and young boy are all well dressed and posing for a photograph.Black and white photograph received as a jpeg digital image 576KB showing two womwn, two men and a boy at the Olinda Falls early 1900s.On front of image: Early 1900s Olinda Falls at Mt Dandenongolinda falls, mt dandenong, mount dandenong, falls, upper olinda falls -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Newspaper - B/W, C 24/11/2000
An article describing the Henham Township project as well as the Knight Family Tearooms built on the Henham site in 1925. For further info see "Victoria's Wonderland" pp 93-95, 103.A newpaper article from "The Stawell Times" , "Halls Gap Extra" Supplement of 24 November 2000, page 16, entitled Henham v- Not even a ghost town!townships, henham -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, Snowy River Mail as "Mail" Print, The Cann River Collection, March 1985
This book was produced by Ron Anderson, a resident of Cann River in 1985 - 159 years following the establishment of Victoria. It contains a collection of photographs as well as a brief history of the Cann River District. This book is a pictorial record of Cann River and as such is a useful research tool.A large format black covered book, titled, "The Cann River Collection Volume 1". On the front cover is a black and white photograph of a four-wheeled buggy pulled by four horses standing outside a hotel. It contains a collection of photographs of the Cann River district. -
Orbost & District Historical Society
invoice forms, Snowy River Mail as "Mail" Print, 19th century
These invoice forms were to be used by Hector G. Pow's Sawmiller Company in Newmerella ( Henty's & Pow). Pow's had a mill at Cabbage Tree as well. The mill is currently owned by Mectec.Orbost has historically been based on the timber industry, but that industry has declined considerably over the last 20 years. The number of locals involved in the timber industry has declined and many of the mills have closed. This item reflects a time when that industry was a significant contributor to the economy of the district.Unused invoice forms for H.G.Pow Orbost Sawmillers. They are white paper with black print and lines. On the right hand side are two small holes for filing. The page is perforated with carbon underneath to provide two copies - one for filing and one for the customer. At the top of each page is "Telephone 201 Post Office 189 Orbost" and a line for the date. Below this is a line for the customer's name and "Dr to H.G. Pow (Orbost) Sawmiller". There are columns for item descriptions and costs.h.g.pow sawmills timber-orbost -
Otway Districts Historical Society
Photograph, Brucker, Beech Forest Station, c1902, c.1902
Gangers on an 5A-class 2-6-2T steam locomotive with goods wagons, and as well as men standing beside the train, at Beech Forest station during construction, c.1902.Beech Forest station during construction of the line, c.1902. gangers; na-class locomotive; beech forest; -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Series Listing, Fraser Faithfull et al, Series 14: Eltham Leisure Centre Extensions 1990-1991, 41 colour photographs, 2000
Series consists of 41 colour photographs recording work on extensions to the Eltham Leisure Centre as well as a number of shots of the completed building and shots taken at a function at the newly reopened centre.shire of eltham archives, series listing -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Newsletter, No. 34 January 1984
Contents: • Next meeting: Historical Records workshop • Some historical characters • Annual General Meeting • Alan Marshall • Wellers Pub • St. Andrews School anniversary • Sold out The Shire of Eltham Historical Society was formed in October 1967. The first newsletter of the Society was issued May 1978 and has been published continuously ever since on a bi-monthly basis. With the cessation of the Shire of Eltham in late 1994, the Society's name was revised to Eltham District Historical Society and this name first appeared with issue No. 103, July 1995. The collection of the Society's newsletters provides a valuable resource on the history of the Society's activities, office bearers and committee members, guest speakers and subjects of historical interest pertinent to the former Shire of Eltham and the Eltham District.A4 photocopied newsletter distributed to membersnewsletter, eltham district historical society, shire of eltham historical society -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Neil McDonald et al, Valiant for truth: The life of Chester Wilmot, war correspondent, 2016
Valiant for the truth charts Wilmots exceptional life as he reported key events of the twentieth century.Notes, index, bibliography, maps, p.463.non-fictionValiant for the truth charts Wilmots exceptional life as he reported key events of the twentieth century.world war 1939-1945 - journalists - biography, wilmot chester 1911-1954 -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Photograph - Image, 1940-1950 (Approximate)
Donated by the Presentation Sisters of Mt Carmel Convent. Mr Charles Gordon was well known as local comedian and proprietor of the local cinema. Dr John Harris was a member of the Victorian ParliamentBlack and white photograph of Mr Charles Gordon & Dr John Harris, both deceased but formerly prominent men in the life of Rutherglen. Unmounted & unframed"Charlie Gordon sitting down. Dr John Harris standing"charles gordon, john richards harris, comedian, cinema, victorian parliament -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - Original B/W Photograph, View over the Gong towards the Buninyong Gardens, with established trees and early model motor vehicles, c1940s
The photograph, taken c 1940 show The Gong and the view to the Buninyong Gardens. The trees in the Gardens are well established and early model motor vehicles are seen parked on the Gong dam wall. The Gong and the Buninyong Botanic Gardens are iconic features of the town. They are of great historic, aesthetic and social significance. They are representative of early parklands.Original B/W photograph of the view over the Gong towards the Buninyong Gardens, with established trees and early model motor vehiclesthe gong, buninyong, gardens, botanic gardens, cars, parklands -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newsletter, Greenhills and North Greensborough Progress Association, Community News: official journal of the Greenhills and Nth. Greensborough Progress Association and the Apollo Parkways Progress Association. December 1979, 12/1979
G.A.G.P.A. alive and well, The F5/F18 freeway and Diamond Valley Council, Diamond Creek road... what next??, Chain-sore reaction!!, Kinder news, Diamond Valley Repertory.Newsletter, 4 p.greenhills and north greensborough progress association, greenhills, apollo parkways progress association, apollo parkways -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Letter - St Mary The Virgin, Kooyong Road, South Caulfield
Handwritten correspondence to John Wells, from C Loftis, secretary to Kooyong Road, Church regarding History of City of Caulfield, in particular, mention of the three churches in the new Caulfield circuit.caulfield, wells c john, loftis c., hunkin e. mr. rev., kooyong road, manse, bundeera road, jupiter street, hawthorn road, caulfield south, york street, st mary the virgin -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Bill O’Gorman’s Mowing Service
This file contains: A blank invoice for BILL O’GORMAN’S MOWING SERVICE, undated. The invoice includes the address and contact details of the business, including the ABN number, as well as a list of services offered.business and finance, businesses, commerce, commercial equipment, gardening services, bill o’gormans mowing service, occupations, lawn care, garbage collection, pruning, tree removal, receipts, financial documents, o’gorman bill, people associated with recreation, east bentleigh moylan street 51 -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Johann David Wyss, Swiss Family Robinson
This is a well known Story. Given as a prize at Stawell Baptist S.S. Presented to Doris Hughes Iv Class Girls. Miss Dalkin. The Dalkin family in Stawell over many Years.Brown Paper cover over the hard Cover: Deep Green with Gold Inscribing.Swiss Family Robinson Doris Hughes 1St Prize Baptist Sunday School Teacher Miss J. Dalkin. Baptist Sunday School Stawell Baptist S.S. Doris Hughes 1st Prize Iv Class Girls Miss Dalkinstawell education -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Booklet, Nott Street Primary School No 1427 Centenary 1874 - 1974, 1974
The booklet contains a short history of Nott Street Primary School as well as copies of historic photographs, a list of Head Teachers and pupil reminiscences from the 1920's & 30's. Pale green covered booklet with black & white photograph of Nott Street Primary School.education - primary schools, nott street primary school, celebrations - centenaries -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Set of 7 colour prints, Robert Green, VR Tram shelters, 3/1990
Set of four colour prints of the Victorian Railways tramway shelter at the Brighton Beach Gardens and three of the shelter in The Esplanade Brighton Beach. See item 7479 for colour slides as well.Yields information about VR tramway shelters Set of 7 colour prints on Crystal Archive paper and 35mm negatives.tramways, shelters, vr, brighton beach, sandringham, esplanade, bay road -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Book, Robin Boyd, New Directions in Japanese Architecture, 1968
Robin Boyd was commissioned to write 'New Directions in Japanese Architecture' following recommendation by Walter Gropius. It was published by Studio Vista in 1968. The book was well-received and influential around the world.SoftcoverRobin Boyd has signed the half-title page and the title page japanese architecture, modern architecture, 20th century, walsh st library -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, Segerberg and Bulmer, 1910 c
Message on back Arrived safe 25th have a good time hoping you are aqll well from FCG Addressed to Mrs FC Gason Jessops Hill Lower NicholsonBlack and white postcard showing dredge Pioneer working below Jemmys Point facing entrance rock groynes on west of Bullock Island calm entrance in distance steamer JCD heading across Reeves Channel after leaving Lakes Entrance VictoriaLakes Entranceships and shipping, islands, waterways -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Tin Tea Pyramids Blend, early 1900's
This early 1900's tin which contained loose leaf blended tea was imported into Australia by those tea merchants who wanted to provide the Australian tea drinkers with quality tea. It could well be early Lipton distributors to both city and rural clients and consumers. This was in a period when most rural families were heavy tea drinkers. It was well before the introduction of coffee as a drink (especially instant) for the early morning, after meals and general "drink any time" pick me up beverage.This relatively large tea tin marks a period in time when loose leaf tea was in great demand and large quantities were not only used by families but also restaurants, workers mess halls and remote large rural families. The ability to obtain a quick tea supply in semi remote rural areas such as the Kiewa Valley was not possible due to the factors of all weather road access and the economics of traders going out of their way. Stocking up with important beverages, such as tea, was a "one of those things" that early rural communities had to endure with. Bulk storage tins such as this item were not only a requirement but also offered storage for other household items. This usefulness was not overlooked by the "canny" rural family.This large metal tin container was specifically manufactured for the kitchens requiring a bulk storage "bin" type of loose leaf tea content. When emptied, it could also be used as a general kitchen storage container for other bulk consumables.On the front side and in the background, there are three sketches of Egyptian pyramids(increasing in size from left to right). At the forefront there is a camel "train" loaded with supplies and handlers, making their way over the sandy desert going towards a large sign(in a freehand script) "PYRAMIDS BLEND". The left side "Specially Selected" and underneath "PURE TEAS" below this and within a circle is the figure of a Geisha clad of Asian appearance (with a fan in a raised hand with boxes(of varying sizes) around her. All these are in (off white design and wording on a green background. On the back in green print on off white background "PYRAMIDS BLEND" and underneath "OF SPECIALLY SELECTED PURE TEAS". On either side are columns of similar print. To the left "THESE UNRIVALLED BLENDS ARE GUARANTEED TO CONTAIN ONLY PURE TEAS".To the right "SPECIALLY SELECTED FROM THE CHOICE GROWTHS OF CHINA INDIAN & CEYLON". Below both columns is "for delicacy & fragrance of flavor, combined with great strength, and are confidently recommended to the public as the best values in teas obtainable" On the last side is a sketch of an " Indian encircled, holding a staph with palm trees in the background and four tea containers on his left, with "PYRAMID BLEND" as a subject heading. There are two Oxen pulling a two wheeled cart with a load of six large boxes. On lid and barely readable "FIVE POUNDS NET"loose leaf tea containers, food storage tins, kitchen tidies -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Brass Plate, Bruce & McClure Distributer, C early 20th century
Bruce & McClure were manufacturers of windmills and agricultural machinery including motor engines , pumps, tanks,and appliances for supplying and conserving water.Also included was brass,iron and steel foundry works. They won 11 first prizes at the Grand national Show of 1907 and in 1914 designed and manufactured a new water boring machine which could also be used for oil and gold exploration They operated from Lava Street well into the 1940's as well as from the geelong area. This plaque is possibly from one of their machines.A tangible link to one of Warrnambool's manufacturing businesses which was innovative and an essential part of the beginnings of machine use in farms and industry in the district. Cast iron plaque with moulded text which is coloured in gold. rectangular with rounded corners. Back is painted grey.Bruce & McClure Distributer Pat 2480.21warrnambool, bruce & mcclure, bruce & mcclure machinery -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Domestic object - Tin, c.1910
This tin was bought to help tell the story of this company’s connection with Glaxo. In 1715, Silvanus Bevan opened a pharmaceutical business in London. He was later joined by his brother, Timothy. The business grew to be well respected by the local as well as international community, especially in the United States. In 1792, William Allen joined the business and worked his way up the ranks. His wife was a Hanbury, and upon his death, the business passed to the Hanbury’s. Allenbury’s manufactured pastilles, a sweet, medicated lozenge. In 1958, Allenbury’s became part of Glaxo Laboratories. Tin Box Sugarless Fruit PastillesPatented The "Allenburys" Jujubes & Pastilles manufactured in England Trade Mark AD1715 Allen & Hanbury Ltd London E.2commercial, glaxo, allenbury's, allen and hanburys ltd, london, port fairy