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Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, "Tram gets speed cut", early 1970's
Newspaper cutting from an unknown paper and date titled "Tram gets speed cut" regarding modifications to tram 980 to cut its speed. Quotes Mr. Kirby MMTB chairman and Tramway Union Secretary Mr. S. Edwards. Work being done at Preston Workshops. This dates the cutting to early 1970's.trams, tramways, pcc, preston workshops, tram equipment, specification, tram 980 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - HARRIS COLLECTION: FEMALE PHOTO
Black & white portrait woman, parted drawn back hair style. Lace collar with Vic mourning brooch. Earrings. Vita 77 Swanston Street, Melbourne printed on front. Reverse. Printed in Gold 'From the Vita Portrait Studio. Circular printed stamp contains, S Calvert, 77 Swanston Street, Melbourne, Artist Manager around margin.S Calvert, 77 Swanston Street Melbourne.photograph, person, female -
National Wool Museum
Photograph, [Sladen House]
Sladen House was built by Sir Charles Sladen in 1850 and it served as the amenities section of the R S & R Mill after World War 2.Mr G Kidmanwoollen mills - history textile mills - staff textile mills, returned soldiers and sailors mill, kidman, mr g. l., sladen house, geelong, woollen mills - history, textile mills - staff, textile mills -
National Wool Museum
Photograph, [Sladen's in residence]
Sladen House was built by Sir Charles Sladen in 1850 and it served as the amenities section of the R S & R Mill after World War 2.Sladens in residence Robert Pockley Studios/ photographers... Copy by/woollen mills - history textile mills - history textile mills, returned soldiers and sailors mill, kidman, mr g. l., sladen house, geelong, woollen mills - history, textile mills - history, textile mills -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Peter Duckett, 1950's
Yields information about the appearance of Bendigo's ESCo bogie trams during the 1950's.Black and White Photograph of Bendigo bogie tram No. 24 at the Bendigo Tram depot during the 1950's. Has the destination of "Depot" Peter Duckett Collection. See Destination EaglehawkOn rear, stamped in black ink "Photo supplied from P.W. Duckett Collection, All Rights Reserved, 69 Howitt Rd. Nth Caulfield 3161." In the bottom right hand corner, in ink "1950's" and "pic 29" in red ink.trams, tramways, bendigo, depot, secv, tram 24 -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Plaque - Wooden Plaque
H M S TRUMP was ordered on the 20th December 1941, laid down 31st December 1942 , launched 25th March 1944 and commissioned 8th July 1944. She was built by the Vickers Armstrong Company at Barrow in Furness (England). She saw action in various conflicts with her service in Australia. H M S TRUMP was finally scrapped at Newport - Wales in August 1971.Historical significance.Plaster and wooden plaque. Depicting H M S Trump a T Class Submarine Pennant # P333.Inside circle of trumpet enclosed by Laurel leaves surrounded by gold coloured rope. Name TRUMP on top with Crown above. Crown depicts sailing ships. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph - copy, F. A. & G. E. Williams, 1900
Copy of original photograph of the Williams family, early house in Tatura. This photograph was reproduced from a glass negative found in the ceiling of the Williams old shop (store) corner Thompson and Hogan St.Copy of original. Black and white photograph of couple in front of house in Tatura, early 1900's. Double front weatherboard house with verandah on two sides.Frank Ernest and Grace Elizabeth Williams at "Gracedale" Hogan Street Tatura. About 1900's near presbyterian church.frank ernest williams, grace elizabeth williams, williams family house, glass negative -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CHRISTMAS REEF GOLD MINING CO. COLLECTION: LETTER OF INCORPORATION
Document certifying that the Christmas Reef Gold Mining Company No Liability was on the 25th day of July 1894, by virtue of the companies Act 1890, incorporated. Copies of notice in Gazette. Signed Deputy Registrar General Edward Daniel ? Also, handwritten note Principal nuggets (sic ) found on Bendigo G. Mackay's History of Bendigo - lists nuggets found in the early 1850's.bendigo, mining, christmas reef gold mining -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Photograph - Photo of the Lifeboat QUEENSCLIFFE heading out, Photograph of lifeboat QUEENSCLIFFE, March 1936
The QUEENSCLIFFE lifeboatLifeboatsblack & white photograph of the Lifeboat QUEENSCLIFFE, probably after the early 1930'sReverse - "Fisherman's Pier (demolished about 1955) - (c1947-49) - lifeboat shed before moved to new pier because of "sanding-up"- P & H [Ports & Harbour] shed on left [on S arm of Fisherman's Pier]"community information, the queenscliffe lifeboat -
Bendigo Military Museum
Award - MEDAL SET & BADGE, 1.) post WWII; .2) 1966
ARTHUR STEDMAN LOAM No 929 enlisted in C Coy 38th Batt AIF on 7.2.1916 age 23 years 7 months. Embarked for England 20.6.1916, hospitalised with Chill 6.10.1916 then classed Influenza, embarked for France 22.11.1916, WIA 25.5.1917 Abrasions to Head and Neck, hospitalised 28.6.1917 with Scabies, discharged from the AIF 21.9.1919. Arthur was also a “Bandsman” in the 38th Battalion and played the Cornet, as a Bandsman he would also have been a “Stretcher Bearer”.1) Medals, court mounted, set of 2, re A S LOAM 1. War Medal 1914-19 2. Victory Medal .2) Badge, circular, metal, centre has 38 BATT colour patch surrounded by laurel leaf, engraved front & rear..1) 929 PTE A S LOAM 38 BN AIF .2) Front: 38th INF BN SOCIAL CLUB LIFE MEMBER Rear: A S LOAM 30.11.66medals, military, life membership, passchendaele barracks trust -
Embroiderers Guild Victoria
Tool - Thimble, 1890's
Silver thimble made in America c 1880's when there was still a huge amount of domestic sewing down by hand and a thimble was an essential tool to protect the finger tip when pushing a needle through fabric. Sterling silver thimbles were special for their precious metal and this one came into the collection in a presentation box (T 513 1) Simons Bros of Philadelphia, PA USA were a very large jewellery manufacturing company which started c 1840's, with successful mechanisation the firm was able to increase production and sell its products in the booming 1870-1880's and is still in business in 2024.Sterling Silver Thimble with dimpled top half and panelled base 4 (size) on panel on lower band. Inside apex: Cursive S in a shield = Simons trademark -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph - copy, D. Clark, Presbyterian Men's Group Tatura, 1989 copy 1930 original
Members of Presbyterian Men's Group, Order of the Burning Bush. Late 1930's. Including Rev. J. Shaw. Original held by A. Hampton.Black and white copy of photograph of Presbyterian Men's Group, Order of the Burning Bush 1930's Tatura.on back: Pres. Men's Group 1930. Names below photo. -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph
Could be Cape Conran. Both Ruby Richardson and Mr O. S. Green have associations with the Orbost district.A black / white photograph mounted on a grey buff card. It shows an ocean view with a ship in the background, rocks in the foreground.on back - "From Ruby Richardson - Mr O. S. Green"ocean-east-gippsland-sailing-ship -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, Lost relations : Fortunes of my family in Australia's Golden Age, 2015
Bought with funds generated by cemetery tours , presented to SHNCHC by SHHS following a presentation to the Society by the author. Graeme Davison has lived in Surrey Hills for many years. A family history by historian Graeme Davison - A widow and her 8 older children are uprooted from their Hampshire farm in 1850 and thrown together on an emigrate ship with 38 distressed needlewomen from London. How they came to be on the boat, and what happened on the high seas and afterwards in Australia , is a vivid tale of family ambitions and fears, successes and catastrophes. The Hewetts were not famous or distinguished, but their story reveals much about the foundations of Australia. Inscriptions: A family history by historian Graeme Davison - A widow and her 8 older children are uprooted from their Hampshire farm in 1850 and thrown together on an emigrate ship with 38 distressed needlewomen from London. How they came to be on the boat, and what happened on the high seas and afterwards in Australia , is a vivid tale of family ambitions and fears, successes and catastrophes. The Hewetts were not famous or distinguished, but their story reveals much about the foundations of Australia. Inscriptions: Title Page : (signed by author) :Graeme Davisonfamily history, hewett family, (mr) graeme davison -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, Stewart & Co, C. 1908
G. S. Brett (unknown - 1934) was ordained in 1894, having attended college at Oberlin, Ohio (USA) and was a congregational minister in Brighton, 1900 - 1911.Matte black and white, head and shoulders studio portrait of Rev. G. S. Brett on buff card.Handwritten on back: "Rev G. S.Brett Brighton Cong."g s brett, congregational minister, congregational church brighton victoria -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Training Manual, Standard Gunnery Notes for Air Crew
Training manual issued by the RAAF to trainees during World War 2. Training manual issued to Corporal C. S. Woods service number 19633. Cpl Woods served in the RAAF during World War 2.Air Crew lecture Notes issued to Cpl C. S. Woods, A.G.S. Sale. -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Decorative object - Wood carving, David Hay, circa 1847
This wood carving is handmade and comes from the Schooner Enterprise. The inscription on the rear of the carving was added at a later date. The statement that the vessel "was the first boat up the river Yarra with Fawkner" is incorrect, confusing this Warrnambool wreck "Enterprise" with Fawkner's vessel "Enterprize" (sometimes written "Enterprise"). THE “ENTERPRISE” 1847-1850 The wooden, two-masted schooner Enterprise was built in New Zealand in 1847 and registered in Melbourne, Australia. The Enterprise carried cargos of agricultural produce and other commodities for trade between the ports of the Colony. On September 14, 1850, the Enterprise was at anchor in Lady Bay under its Master, James Gardiner Caughtt, loaded with a cargo of wheat and potatoes. A strong south-easterly wind caused the vessel to drag on its only anchor and the rudder was lost. The gale-force wind blew it sideways and it became grounded. A local indigenous man, Buckawall, braved the rough sea to take a line from the shore to the Enterprise. All five members of the crew were able to make it safely to land. The Enterprise was wrecked. The Enterprise wreck was in an area called Tramway Jetty in Lady Bay. Since then the area became the location of the Lady Bay Hotel and now, in 2019, it is in the grounds of the Deep Blue Apartments. In fact, with the constantly changing coastline through built-up sand, the wreck site is now apparently under the No 2 Caravan Park on Pertobe Road, perhaps 150 metres from the high tide. Its location was found by Ian McKiggan (leader of the various searches in the 1980s for the legendary Mahogany Ship). DIFFERENTIATING the New Zealand Schooner “Enterprise” from John Fawkner’s “Enterprize“ Dr Murray Johns, Melbourne, says in his article The Mahogany Ship Story “… As I documented in 1985, the Warrnambool wreck was of an entirely different ship, also called Enterprize [with the spelling ‘Enterprise’], but built in New Zealand in 1847. Fawkner’s ship had already been sold to Captain Sullivan in 1845 and was wrecked on the Richmond Pier in northern New South Wales early in 1847. “ - (further details are in NOTES: and FHMV documents) The wood carving is significant for its association wreck of the Victorian Heritage Listed schooner Enterprise, VHR S238, being a New Zealand-built but Australian-owned coastal trader. The wreck was also significant for its association with indigenous hero Buckawall who saved the lives of the five crew on board.Wood carving; a handmade, carved wooden board from the vessel "Enterprise", 1847-1850. The board is made from several pieces of wood. It is concave, with engraved border and motifs, and has decorative scrolls on the sides. The inscription, added to the carving at a later date, is on the rear of the board and inscribed in blue ink script. A paper tag marked 'Swinburne' was with the board."Swinburne", "from the vessel Enterprise" Handwritten in blue ink script "Made from / wreck of / "Enterprise" first boat / up river Yarra with / Fawkner later wrecked / at Warrnambool Vic"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, wood carving, carving, carving craft, 1850 wreck, john watson, james gardiner caught, tramway jetty, lady bay, rescue line, ian mckiggan, vhr s238, relic, buckawall, schooner, enterprise, coastal trader, new zealand, indigenous rescue, indigenous hero -
National Wool Museum
Book, Cloth Sample
One of four tarpaper covered sample books. These samples were made up at mills (often R S & S) to Alexander Lau designs and specifications, they did not necessarily go into production..LADIES' MATERIAL/ Spring 57, Winter 57-58 Messres S G SAVIGEtextile design fashion textile industry - history, alexander lau pty ltd, lau, mr alexander - alexander lau pty ltd savige, s g - returned soldiers and sailors mill, textile design, fashion, textile industry - history -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Coffee Mug - Portland souvenir, c. 2000
Dark blue ceramic coffee cup. Decal of Customs House, gold. Measurements 9.3 x 10.5 x Diameter 8.2Front: '150 Years 1850-2000 Customs House Portland' - Gold Back: Base - 'Made in China' -
Numurkah & District Historical Society
Photograph - Photo-Street cleaners, 1970's
Horse & Cart was used by Council Workers up until the early 1970's to clean street gutters.B&W photo of Shire cleaners with horse & cart, early 1970's. On the back: names of the two council workerssee photohorse, cart, shire workers, street cleaners, 1970's, photo -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, John Alfred, late 1950's or early 1960's
Black and white photograph of Ballarat No. 35, southbound in Albert St. Sebastopol, late 1950's or early 1960's. Taken from ???On rear typed in red ink "Sebastopol line. / Car 35" and on bottom edge, stamp "Photo by John Alfred / No." in purple ink.tramways, trams, sebastopol, albert st, tram 35 -
Port of Echuca
Colour Photograph, Approx.1979
P. S. PEVENSEY: Dimensions: 111ft 5 ins X 23 ft X 6ft 8 ins. Tonnage:130 tons Built: 1910 at Moama, N. S. W. References : Book: Murray river Paddle Steamers by D. Wardle Permewan , Wright & Co. : pp. 72, 129, 157 The P. S. PEVENSEY holds historical and social significance for the Port of Echuca, being the cornerstone of their paddlesteamer fleet. The PEVENSEY was renamed for the TV series All the Rivers Run, to P. S. Philadelphia , playing a staring role in the program, which has resulted in the PEVENSEY becoming a tourist attraction and has increased tourism to the Port of Echuca. The PEVENSEY was originally designed for use on the Murrumbidgee river, named after Pevensey station on that river. It was then owned by Permewan Wright & co operating out of Echuca for many years. She returned to Echuca in 1975 to begin another life as part of the Port of Echuca tourism operation.Colour photograph of the wharf and the back of the P. S. Pevensey, moored at the Port of Echuca wharf , c.1979. In front of her is a punt , a small paddle boat and to the right of the photograph part of the back of the P. S. Etona. The Cargo shed and the cranes can be seen on the wharf. Photograph taken looking south along the river.. Printed on reverse: This paper manufactured by Kodakriverboats, p.s.pevensey, echuca, port of, paddle steamers, echuca wharf -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Late 1930's
Yields information about the form and style of the early Geelong trams.Black and white photograph, printed onto card (inkjet printer?) of Geelong Cross bench tram No. 18 in Corio Tce, now Brougham St outside the wood stores. Tram has the destination of Belmont. Taken after SEC take over with the sides of tram panelled in. Late 1930's. See Reg item 4318 for a different view. Dave O'Neil advised 20/7/2009 - following conversion for one man trams. Given the condition of the tram, assume just after conversion." Corio Tce, now Brougham St / Geelong Hist Soc / W F S Collection."trams, tramways, geelong, depot, brougham st, tram 18 -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Transparencies, 1990's
12 Transparencies in good condition but of a size not currently in use.12 Slides showing the Chicory Kiln of Mr S. McFee Jnr, built in concrete in the 1950'slocal history, photography, photographs, slides, film, buildings, historic, early slides, chicory kilns, phillip island -
Mont De Lancey
Booklet - Knitting Patterns, Ball & Welch, Ball & Welch Knitting Book, c.1940's
Two knitting pattern booklets for home knitters, c.1940's. The Wool Department on the Ground Floor at Ball and Welch in Melbourne offered free advice for knitting problems. These booklets were collected over 15 years and were used for exhibition at Memo, Gallery Healesville Friday 23rdOct to 18th November 2015.Two copies of the same small Ball & Welch knitting pattern booklets, c.1940's. The front cover depicts a man wearing a knitted balaclava. Inside are various patterns for clothing - caps, sleeveless pullover, waistcoat muffler, armlets, man's socks and mittens, kneecaps and scarves. The Wool Department at Ball and Welch in Melbourne offered free advice for knitting problems.non-fictionTwo knitting pattern booklets for home knitters, c.1940's. The Wool Department on the Ground Floor at Ball and Welch in Melbourne offered free advice for knitting problems. These booklets were collected over 15 years and were used for exhibition at Memo, Gallery Healesville Friday 23rdOct to 18th November 2015.knitting, knitting patterns, knitting equipment -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Jim Seletto, early 1960's
Yields information about the appearance of Wendouree Parade during the early 1960's and how it related to the View Point line.Black and white photograph of Ballarat No. 21 north bound to View Point in Wendouree Parade, early 1960's. Tram has the destination of View Point and a White Horse Whiskey advertisement on the front dash panel.On rear stamp "Photographed by J. Seletto" and in blue ink "S Truck 21 View Point Line 1968" (The date is post 1964 - after the large white stripe added to the driver's dash panels of all Ballarat trams.)tramways, trams, wendouree parade, view point, tram 21 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - HARRIS COLLECTION: MALE PHOTO, Nineteenth century
Black & White studio portrait photo. Bearded & moustached male aged approx sixty years. Head & shoulders. Turned down shirt collar with bow - tie under jacket. Printed on front. Vita, 77 Swanston Street Melbourne. Reverse from the Vita Portrait Studio. Within round 2 cm stamp the name, S Calvert Artist Manager. 77 Swanston Street Melbourne.S Calvert 77 Swanston Street Melbourne.photograph, person, male -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Baptist Church Group
Stawell Baptist Church group c 1930's Back Row Charlie Carter, Ray Kingston, Alan Reeves, Ted Nikkelson, Bob Blachford, (hidden) Alex Robey, Ernhardt Schubert. Centre Row. Kyle Crossett, Gladys Crossett, Edith Gresswell, Dulcie Corrie, Florence Willy, Maisy Elliot, Phillis Morris, Front Row. Daisy Kennedy, Rev. N. s. Draper, Mrs. Draper, Win Lea. The original photograph belonged to Mr E. R. Nikkelson and taken at the time Rev. N.S. Draper was the minister. Black & White original photograph and copy of Stawell Baptist Church Group c 1930's stawell -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - W1 class tram 419, Sutcliffe Pty Ltd, late 1920's
Photo of W1 419 at the South Melbourne depot, late 1920's. Side on photo.Demonstrates the layout of the W1 class tramcar.Black and white photograph with photographer's details on the rear.On rear in ink "M&MTB, W1-419, South Melbourne Depot, late 1920's" Keith Kings Stamp with number S-A941. Has the photographers stamp "Sutcliffe Pty Ltd, Cromwell Buildings 966a Bourke St Melbourne. See Reg Item 3558 for another similar print within an album. 2nd copy added 1-7-2022 from the Keith Kings Collection.trams, tramways, w1 class, south melbourne depot, tram 419 -
National Wool Museum
Book, Instruction Paper No.5279: Control of materials, 1st ed
"Instruction Paper No.5279: Control of materials, 1st ed - Dexter S Kimball Jr, for International Correspondence Schools Ltd."Instruction Paper No.5279: Control of materials, 1st ed - Dexter S Kimball Jr, for International Correspondence Schools Ltd.textile industry - history textile mills - management textile industry - education, international correspondence schools ltd, textile industry - history, textile mills - management, textile industry - education