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Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Photograph - First residence of George Longley and family in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, North Lodge, George Longley residence, 1863-1867, 1st Curator of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, C 1863-1867
First curator's cottage, was built in the gardens early 1860's, later moved to 1414 Gregory St, now relocated back to the Northern Gardens and used by the "Friends of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens" for meetings and Botanikids activities.The Cottage is important as an early structure in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens. It is one of the early works of the Ballarat pioneer architect, Cassini. Its removal from Gregory Street back to the Gardens is testament to the generosity and enthusiasm of the Friends of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens. Its renovation was funded by the Ballarat City Council and the Friends of the Botanic Gardens as an important landmark from the past. It is now visited, used and enjoyed by the community. Many original features of the Cottage are intact with a modern extension.Blurred photograph in parts especially lower half of the photograph.Back of black and white photograph in biro, longhand print, "North Lodge - Geo.Longley First Curator- Residence. From 1863 to 1867 Gardens Cottage Built." Now located at 1414 Gregory Street. In faint print, THORNTON RICHARDjohn garner collection, garner, dr, george longley, longley, curator, curator house, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens, north lodge, cassini, architect, northern gardens, longley family -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Structures in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, Morey Gates, Pergola and Two Lions
01 Gives an account of the Morey Gates and Pergola over time and 02 the Ballarat Courier 16/12/1893 gives an account of the Unveiling of the Two Marble Lions in the Gardens being postponed.Important in the History of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens and as gifts designed in Ballarat and to adorn main entrance to the Gardens01 One half page in point form 02 Ballarat Courier 16/12/1893 02 References written in black biro, 2nd column of page and reference to presentations by Morey and Ham. Ballarat Courier, 18/8/1894.morey gates, pergola in the ballarat botanical gardens. chronology of the gates and pergola, donor of gates and pergola, construction, designers, damage to structures, original plan, mr d. ham mlc, two marble lions in the ballarat botanical gardens, mr e. morey mlc., john garner collection, garner, dr, ballarat botanical gardens, gardens, ballarat -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - The Restored F. M. Claxton Monument, The Re-opening of a Significant Memorial, 15th August, 1997
The Claxton Memorial consists of a white marble bust and pedestal set on a cement rendered base with pressed cement dolphins, the whole being set on a basalt plinth in a rendered brickwork pond surrounded by a wrought iron fence.The F.M. Claxton Memorial is a significant memorial structure and is of primary significance to the Ballarat Botanical Gardens. It is one of the relatively few sculptures which recognise the work and dedication of one of Ballarat's leading figures in the nineteenth century.A coloured gloss photograph of the F.M Claxton MonumentOn the back of the photograph in blue biro is written, "Claxton Monument and Fountain. Photo taken by R.M (R.Mosman, very likely) after extensive restoration work and reopening on 15.8.1997.john garner, doctor, frederick moses claxton, ballarat botanical gardens, claxton memorial, friends of the ballarat botanical gardens, lake wendouree, public subscription, restoration, jude schahinger, george seddon., claxton, john garner collection, gardens, ballarat -
Bacchus Marsh & District Historical Society
Photograph, Thomas Mason House and Family Bacchus Marsh 1883
This image shows the house occupied by Thomas Mason and his family in 1883. The man in the centre of the image holding the reins of the horse is possibly Thomas Mason. One of the two women seated in the buggy is possibly his wife Catherine Mason (nee Whelan). This house was built by grazier George Palmer Hall around 1846-1848 north of what is now Lerderderg Street, Bacchus Marsh, at a point close to the Lerderderg RIver. The house and the accompanying farm of over 5,000 hectares was leased by George Ball to George Hobler in the late 1840s and early 1850s. During this time George Hobler's daughter Emily married Henry Bacchus the son of Captain William Bacchus. By 1865 Thomas Mason had purchased the property. Mason named the property Riverton. After his death in the 1890s the property was owned by a number of different people. The house was still in use until 1999 but since this time has been unoccupied and its condition has significantly deteriorated.This image is significant because it depicts one of the earliest houses built in the town of Bacchus Marsh. It is probably the earliest surviving image of this Bacchus Marsh pre-gold rush structure.Small sepia unframed photograph on card with gold border framing photograph. Housed in the album, 'Photographs of Bacchus Marsh and District in 1883 by Stevenson and McNicoll'. The image shows a brick house, with an iron roof and with a white picket fence around the front garden. There is a buggy to the left of the image with two women seated in it. A man stands in front of the buggy holding the reins of a white horse which is harnessed to the buggy. Further to the right of the image is an older man with his hands in his pockets. On the front: Stevenson & McNicoll. Photo. 108 Elizabeth St. Melbourne. COPIES CAN BE OBTAINED AT ANY TIME. On the back: LIGHT & TRUTH inscribed on a banner surmounted by a representation of the rising sun. Copies of this Portrait can be had at any time by sending the Name and Post Office Money Order or Stamps for the amount of order to STEVENSON & McNICOLL LATE BENSON & STEVENSON, Photographers. 108 Elizabeth Street, MELBOURNE stevenson and mcnicoll 1883 photographs of bacchus marsh and district, houses bacchus marsh, george hobler 1800-1882, henry bacchus 1820-1887, emily bacchus, mason family bacchus marsh -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Book - The Book of the Murray, Lawrence, G. V.; and Smith, Graeme Kinross, 1975
This book contains contributions from 16 writers who have first-hand knowledge of the Murray River area. It provides a comprehensive picture of the river in all its aspects. It gives a fascinating look at one of Australia's most important geographical and historical features. Contributors and chapters in this book are: - 1. Past, Present and Future – G. V. Lawrence 2. The Structure of the Murray – Edmund D. Gill 3. Seeing the Murray – Graeme Kinross Smith 4. The Mountains at the Source – Elyne Mitchell 5. The Explorers – Leigh Betheras 6. The Irrigators – G. Arch Grosvenor 7. Murray Water Conservation – W. G. L. Harrison & K. E. Johnson 8. The Murray River Steamers – Ian Mudie 9. Pioneer Days: A Story of Seventy Years Ago – Dorothy Roysland 10. Birdlife of the Murray Valley – John Eckert 11 .Aborigines in the Murray Valley, How We Learned the Story – H. A. Lindsay, The Aboriginal Occupation – Norman B. Tindale 12. Fish of the Murray River – John S. Lake 13. Native Plants of the Murray Valley – J. H. Willis 14. Murray Wildlife – K. N. G. SimpsonThis publication has a hard cover with blue boards and a pictorial dust jacket. It consists of 264 pages.This book contains contributions from 16 writers who have first-hand knowledge of the Murray River area. It provides a comprehensive picture of the river in all its aspects. It gives a fascinating look at one of Australia's most important geographical and historical features. Contributors and chapters in this book are: - 1. Past, Present and Future – G. V. Lawrence 2. The Structure of the Murray – Edmund D. Gill 3. Seeing the Murray – Graeme Kinross Smith 4. The Mountains at the Source – Elyne Mitchell 5. The Explorers – Leigh Betheras 6. The Irrigators – G. Arch Grosvenor 7. Murray Water Conservation – W. G. L. Harrison & K. E. Johnson 8. The Murray River Steamers – Ian Mudie 9. Pioneer Days: A Story of Seventy Years Ago – Dorothy Roysland 10. Birdlife of the Murray Valley – John Eckert 11 .Aborigines in the Murray Valley, How We Learned the Story – H. A. Lindsay, The Aboriginal Occupation – Norman B. Tindale 12. Fish of the Murray River – John S. Lake 13. Native Plants of the Murray Valley – J. H. Willis 14. Murray Wildlife – K. N. G. Simpsonmurray river, australian geography, settlement on the murray river, native plants, aborigines in the murray valley, murray valley flora and fauna -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Photograph - The Pollard Arch
The Pollard Archway was named for Charles Pollard, who was the son of an early settler at Bonegilla. Charles Pollard was awarded the MBE for his involvement in community service, he was Secretary of the Murray Valley Shows Association, Shire President in 1926-27, 1945-46 and 1946-47. He was Foundation President of the Wodonga Show Society, and North-Eastern representative of the Dairymen’s Association of Victoria. The arch is 29 metres wide and 15 metres high and consists of two boomerangs coming together to form an archway. Originally spanning across a single carriageway of the Lincoln Causeway, the arch was opened by Princess Alexandra of Kent in 1959 and was built for £1230. When the Country Roads Board said the causeway would have to be duplicated in 1973, a new home was required for the arch. The arch was moved in 1975 to allow for widening of the Lincoln Causeway and spent some time in storage. It was re- erected in Hamilton Smith Drive in 1982 after restoration by the Rotary Club of Belvoir-Wodonga. At the request of the Wodonga Show Society, the arch was moved to the entrance of the showgrounds in 1982. After development of the precinct in 2015, the Pollard Arch was erected on Hamilton Smith Drive Wodonga.These images represent the construction and then subsequent of structure acknowledging the contribution of Councillor Pollard to the community of Wodonga.A series of black and white images documenting the construction and opening of the Pollard arch on the Lincoln Causeway in Wodonga in 1959. A coloured photo from 1965 is also included.wodonga pioneers, pollard family, pollard archway -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter, (H9), 1937
These two letters discuss the secretarial requirements of Legacy in the 1930s. One is a letter to Legatee Os Gawler outlining the costs incurred by the Board of Management General Fund for the past 3 and half years that related to the secretarial fees of Miss Wheeler and stationery and phone expenses. It was written in response to a request by the President. The second letter shows there was a resolution a couple of weeks later that the Board moved to appoint a sub committee. The sub committee consisted of Legatees Gillespie, Russell, Cremor, Parkes, Birrell, Kemsley, Meldrum and Gawler. The sub-committee decided that the co-ordination of the club was best served by a paid male Assistant Secretary and Employment Officer who would be responsible for all the administrative and employment work, assisted by a typist. Also that when that was enacted the services of Miss Wheeler and Mrs Andrews were no longer required. These documents show that the club had recognised the need for paid assistance in their administration. The notation H9 in red pen shows that it was part of the archive project that was trying to capture the history of Legacy. A notation on the back says: 'Appointment of first paid Secretary of Melbourne Legacy'.Very early documents that document the activities of the Legacy club and its expenditure. White quarto letter with black type x 2 pages about secretarial requirements and letter about expenses of Legacy Club written in 1937 x 5 pages.Handwritten H9 in red pen. 01482.1 some pencil notations and signed James G Gillespie in fountain pen. 01482.2 has underlining of dates and figures in red pen and signed ? Wallace Hon. Treasurer.history, organisation structure -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, A summary of the work and scope of the Committees and Sub-Committees of the Club. December 1937. (H11), 1937
A document explaining all the committees and sub-committees of Legacy in 1937. The foreword mentions it has been prepared for the information of members to better acquaint them with the many phases of the Club's activities. Such as: 1 Board of Management 2 Advisors Committee 3 Anzac and Armistice Observance Committee 4 Comradeship Committee 5 Finance Committee 6 Personnel Committee 7 Programme Committee 8 Wardens, Intermediate Legacy Club 9 Junior Legacy Club Committee 10 Junior Legacy Boys' Club - Sub-committee of JLC 11 Boys' Swimming - Sub-committee of JLC 12 Boys' Physical Culture - Sub-committee of JLC 13 Girls' Group - Sub-committee of JLC 14 Education and Baillieu Trust - Sub-committee of JLC 15 Employment - Sub-committee of JLC 16 Welfare - Sub-committee of JLC 17 Medical/Dental - Sub-committee of JLC 18 Probation officers - Sub-committee of JLC 19 Rooms management - Sub-committee of JLC 20 Records Officer - Sub-committee of JLC 21 Camps - Sub-committee of JLC The notation H11 in red pen shows that it was part of the archive project that was trying to capture the history of Legacy. Note on camps: 'The club possesses, at Somers on Western Port Bay, a property consisting of buildings and equipment erected and acquired at a cost of approximately £1400 spread over a period of 11 years. Permanent buildings included: Mess hut seating 100, galley, hospital (4 beds), Staff hut (4 beds), Cooks' hut, nine bunk houses (90-100 bunks).'A comprehensive record of the structure of Melbourne Legacy Club in 1937.White quarto paper with black type x 9 pages summarising the committees of Legacy Club in 1937.Handwritten H11 in red pen. history, organisation structure, rules, 100exhibit -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, Organisation of the Legacy Club of Melbourne (H23), 1941
An organisation chart of the Legacy Club Melbourne in 1941. It shows the Board of Management and the Junior Legacy Club with its various sub-committees. The notation H23 in red pen shows that it was part of the archive project that was trying to capture the history of Legacy. A record of the structure of Melbourne Legacy in 1941, which was during World War 2.Organisation chart of Legacy club from 1941 printed on white paper.Handwritten H23 in red pen. history, organisation structure, rules -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, Office Bearers and Committees 1942, 1942
These four pages list the Office Bearers and Committees of Melbourne Legacy in 1942. This is a record of Legatees involved in the first 20 years of Legacy. Some very notable names that were key in establishing Legacy, including Sir Stan Savige. It was in a folder of documents about the history of Legacy which appears to have been mostly compiled by Legatee Cyril Smith as he has many hand written notes on miscellaneous pieces of paper (some are envelopes addressed to him). The notes were typed up into a summary of the History of Legacy. Also documents relating to the first time Legacy approached the public for donations in September 1956, including newspaper articles that were reprinted, a schedule of information that was approved to be released to the press, and a list of potential donors that was circulated to Legatees in the hope they could contact the ones they knew personally or professionally. The documents from this folder have been added in seperate records (see 01262 to 01281). The folder was part of an attempt to capture history of Legacy, generally from the 1940-50s.The documents provide an insight into the working of Legacy, especially in the 1940-50s. Legatee Cyril Smith and others were detailing their experiences and knowledge for the future. This is a record of Legatees involved in the first 20 years of Legacy. Four quarto typed pages recording Office Bearers and Committees in 1942.1942 is written in pencil on the first page.history, organisation structure -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, Organisation Structure 1975, 1975
An organisational chart of Junior Legacy, Melbourne, in 1975, detailing the number of Legatees required to fill all the committee and sub-committee positions - the Board alone had 16 members including three vice-presidents. Many of the positions persisted until the 21st century before falling away when overtaken by legislated governance requirements.An insight into the governance of a not for profit organisation in 1975, which illustrated the community spirit of the day and the variety of work Legacy did then.White A3 photocopied sheet with diagram and black type.organisation structure, history -
Melbourne Legacy
Letter - Document, letter, Biography of Lieutenant-General Sir Stanley Savige, 30/03/1957
Letter to Legatee Gillespie (Vice Chair of the Biography Committe) from W.B. Russell offering his services to write the biography of Sir Stanley Savige. He quotes a price of one thousand pounds and expects to complete the manuscript within twelve months. He notes that Legacy would be restricted in its choice of suitable candidates. Pinned to the letter is a brief list of qualifications supporting his suitability to write the book. The brief letter and list is indicative of a less structured society in the 1950s; Two typewritten sheets, black on whiteSigned in blue ink: W.B. Russellsavige book, biography -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Local Government Board, Middle and Outer Melbourne Review: Final Report, November 1994
Final report folllowing a review on the most appropriate local government structure for the middle and outer Melbourne metropolitan area covered by various municipal districts including Diamond Valley, Eltham, Heidelberg and Whittlesea in Melbourne's north. Contents include Structural issues, Boundary issues (for each location), Financial issues, The Proposals for each municipality and Final recommendations, produced by the Local Government Board113 pagesnon-fictionFinal report folllowing a review on the most appropriate local government structure for the middle and outer Melbourne metropolitan area covered by various municipal districts including Diamond Valley, Eltham, Heidelberg and Whittlesea in Melbourne's north. Contents include Structural issues, Boundary issues (for each location), Financial issues, The Proposals for each municipality and Final recommendations, produced by the Local Government Board council amalgamation, annexation, local government -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Postcard - Postcard Folder - scenes, George Rose, Rose Stereographic Company, Rose Series Picturesque Views of Warrnambool Australia [Warrnambool], 1880-1942
This postcard folder contains lithographs of photographs taken locally by Georg Rose between 1880 and 1942. He reproduced them at his company's premises, the Rose Stereographic Company at Armadale, Victoria. The postcard folder was purchased as a Warrnambool souvenir by the donor's parents around 1945 to 1950. Interestingly, the city on the cover is printed as "Warrambool", which is a location in New South Wales, but the postcards within all have the locations and text of Warrnambool. The photographs include the 'new' concrete bridge, built in 1922 to replace the original bridge, built in 1872. The boathouses belonging to Proudfoots and to Flett/Fanny Nelson are also pictured on the Hopkins River mouth. The twelve photographs included locations connected to other items in our Collection. The photographs are titled: - b. The Avenue and War Memorial. Warrnambool. Vic. c. The Blow-hole. Thunder Point. Warrnambool. Vic. d. Botanical Gardens. Warrnambool. Vic. e. Eagle Rock. Warrnambool. Vic. f. The New Concrete Bridge and Breakwater. Warrnambool. Vic. g. Liebig Street. Warrnambool. Vic. h. Looking to Thunder Point. Warrnambool. Vic. i. The Beach. Warrnambool. Vic. j. Hopkins Falls. Warrnambool. Vic. k. Shelly Beach. Warrnambool. Vic. l. The Mouth of the Hopkins River. Warrnambool. Vic. m. Panorama of Warrnambool. Vic. [Kepler Street towards Presbyterian Church on Spence St] George Rose, 1861-1942: - famous for his Late 19th and early 20th century photography. He was born in Clunes, Victoria, and was in his 20th year when he founded Rose Stereograph Company in 1880. He took the opportunity of a popular trend of the times to produce stereographs, pairs of almost duplicate photographs which appeared to be in 3D when viewed in a handheld stereo viewer. By the 1920s these lost their popularity, so he used his photographic skills to produce cards and postcards of scenes and people. The photographs in this postcard folder were taken between 1880 and 1942 by the renowned Victorian photographer George Rose. The locations match photographs and postcards in our collection that were taken at different times. A comparison between them shows the changes over time in the land and bay, the buildings and other structures, transportation and even the fashions of the times, building the story of our local history.The postcard folder has a blue-grey textured rectangular card cover with a sketch of a rose on the front along with the name of the postcard series. the location of the series' focus, the producer's details and lines for adding an address. The folded cover contains a long, concertinaed page with six titled photographs on each side, totalling twelve in all. Interestingly, the cover has the location name of "Warrambool", a place in NSW, instead of Warrnambool, the location of all of the photographs inside. The folder contains scenes from Warrnambool and nearby popular areas including Lady Bay, Port of Warrnambool, Warrnambool Breakwater, Viaduct, Merri River Footbridge, the Hopkins River Mouth, with Proudfoot’s and the Fanny Nelson/Flett boathouses. The cover has a sketch of a rose and inscriptions. The photographs for the lithographs were taken prior between 1880 and 1942 by well-known Victorian photographer, George Rose, Rose Stereograph Company of Armadale, Victoria.Image: [Rose with rosebud and leaves] Printed: "Rose Series / Picturesque Views of / WARRAMBOOL / AUSTRALIA" [correct spelling is WARRNAMBOOL] "PUBLISHED BY / ROSE STEREOGRAPH CO / ARMADALE. VIC." Printed lines (3) for an address. Printed rectangle [ ] for attaching a stamp.flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, warrnambool, flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum, flagstaff hill maritime village, warramble, postcard, postcard folder, warrnambool scenes, picturesque views of warrnambool, picturesque views of warramble, lady bay, port of warrnambool, breakwater, warrnambool breakwater, viaduct, merri river footbridge, merri river suspension bridge, suspension footbridge, merri river mouth, hopkins river mouth, proudfoot's, fanny nelson, nelson's boatsheds, nelson's boathouse, boathouse, hopkins river boathouses, flett's boathouse, flett, george rose, image of a rose, rose series, rose stereograph co, rose stereographic company, lighograph, armadale victoria, lady bay beach, beach scene, lower light, concrete footbridge, 1922 footbridge, viaduct road, rose postcard, new concrete bridge, 1945, 1890, 1922, small footbridge, 1872 footbridge, 1872, merri river estuary, stingray bay -
Broadmeadows Historical Society & Museum
Book - Publication, Broadmeadows District Centre Structure Plan, 1988
Written For City of Broadmeadows and Ministry for Planning and EnvironmentHardcover, 104pp. Report in house-bound cover by Merri-bek City Libraries (Formally Moreland City Libraries)non-fictionWritten For City of Broadmeadows and Ministry for Planning and Environmentstructure, planning, broadmeadows, city of broadmeadows, town centre -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - Aeronautical Engineering, An Introduction to Aeronautical Engineering Volume III Properties & Strength of Materials
Overview of principal metals used in structure of an aircraft, circa 1942non-fictionOverview of principal metals used in structure of an aircraft, circa 1942 -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - B/W photograph, Original Look out Tower Mt. Buninyong, Unknown
View of original Lookout tower at Mt. Buninyong early 1900sThe structure was the earliest platform tower built on Mount Buninyong in the early 20th century as part of the development of the mount into a popular recreation areaView of the original Lookout tower on Mt Buninyong circa 1900Lookout tower, Mt. Buninyonglandscape, mt buninyong, civil engineering -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book - At Rest: A History of Box Hill Cemetery, Celestina Sagazio
Box Hill Cemetery is the final resting place of many notable identities such as Sidney Myer, C. J. Dennis and Joy Hester, pioneers, leaders in their fields, businessmen and women, church representatives, and people from all walks of life and numerous cultures. The successes, struggles, triumphs, and tragedies of scores of individuals and families have been documented as the fledgling burial ground evolved into the serene and expansive cemetery valued by many people.A book of 25cm H, containing 250 p; index; referencesnon-fictionBox Hill Cemetery is the final resting place of many notable identities such as Sidney Myer, C. J. Dennis and Joy Hester, pioneers, leaders in their fields, businessmen and women, church representatives, and people from all walks of life and numerous cultures. The successes, struggles, triumphs, and tragedies of scores of individuals and families have been documented as the fledgling burial ground evolved into the serene and expansive cemetery valued by many people.box hill cemetery (vic.), box hill (vic.) -- history, celestina sagazio -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, Royal South Yarra Lawn Tennis Club: 100 Years in Australian Tennis, 1984
Royal South Yarra Lawn Tennis Club had its beginnings in the 1880s. The development of the club has been closely associated with the development of the game of tennis, with its changing styles of play. The Club has changed dramatically since its foundation in 1884. Tennis was a garden party pastime then and the clubhouse was a small wooden structure overlooking three asphalt courts. In the 1980s Royal South Yarra has been referred to as one of the best tennis clubs in the world. This history vividly recalls the early days of tennis and the tournaments and social events that enlivened the Club.xi, 148 p., [8] p. of col. plates : ill., facsims., ports. ; 27 cm.non-fictionRoyal South Yarra Lawn Tennis Club had its beginnings in the 1880s. The development of the club has been closely associated with the development of the game of tennis, with its changing styles of play. The Club has changed dramatically since its foundation in 1884. Tennis was a garden party pastime then and the clubhouse was a small wooden structure overlooking three asphalt courts. In the 1980s Royal South Yarra has been referred to as one of the best tennis clubs in the world. This history vividly recalls the early days of tennis and the tournaments and social events that enlivened the Club.royal south yarra lawn tennis club -- history, tennis clubs -- victoria -- south yarra -- history, richard yallop -
Buninyong Visitor Information Centre
Print - Engraving, The Old Bridge, Buninyong No. 24
The location of the bridge has not yet been identified but further investigations will continue, as will details of when the work was completed by Graham Hopwood.A significant images of an early local structure in Buninyong. Requires further research.Engraving of a rough old timber bridge in Buninyong by artist and art educator, Graham Hopwood.Hand written on the backing paper of the frame: 'Originally owned by JM Matheson, given to Marjorie Matheson, 1956, Olympic Games'.graham hopwood, bridges, engravings, topographical art, buninyong -
Williamstown Botanic Gardens- Hobsons Bay City Council
Postcard - Postcard – Williamstown Botanic Gardens, The Crown Studios, Sydney, c1900-1910
The cast iron gates (manufactured in Glasgow) introduced at the North West entrance in 1907. The gates were purchased from ‘Fairlie” corner of Acland and Anderson Streets, South Yarra at the cost of 72 pounds and cost 60 pounds to install. They had originally cost the owners of ‘Fairlie’ 1200 pounds. Lee Heap Furniture Warehouse of Williamstown used the postcards to advertise. The postcards are evidence of the interest the gardens held as a subject for postcard publishers. The text and images provide a snapshot into fashions, social interests and concerns of the time. The professionally produced images provide a pictorial history of Gardens including changing planting styles, various structures and features of the Gardens eg the aviary, cannons, the fountain, the second Curator’s Lodge and gates. The images offer an opportunity to compare garden vistas with the present day. The image in this postcard shows the gates intact and as installed in 1907. The current layout of this area still reflects the change of design, which followed the 1907 removal of the first gardener's residence and the subsequent re-organisation of this quarter of the gardens. This postcard is evidence of the placement of one of the cannons relocated from Fort Gellibrand in 1906. They were removed from the Gardens in the 1960s. These same cannons remain a feature on the Williamstown waterfront in 2013. Black and white image of main entrance gates which are open. Through the gates can be seen a man in waistcoat standing in front of a cannon. The gates are cast iron, double carriage gates with single pedestrian gates on either side and supported by four cast iron posts with ornamental finials. Front: ‘The Entrance Gates, Williamstown Gardens. Vic.’ ‘0457/2’ ‘THE CROWN STUDIOS, SYDNEY’. Reverse: Centre top ‘POST CARD’ with a logo in the middle of the words. Left top corner a drawing of an artist’s board and brushes with a camera in the centre. Left side ‘MESSAGE ONLY.’ Right side ‘ADDRESS ONLY.’ Top right corner inside a dotted rectangle ‘STAMP HERE’. Bottom on card ‘BY THE CROWN STUDIOS, SYNDEY.’ Under the vertical line down the middle line ‘Neither the Address not the Message must cross this line’. In ink ‘With Compliments / from’. An oval stamp with scalloped rim ‘LEE HEAP FURNITURE MANUFACTURER’ inside inner oval ‘FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, / WILLIAMSTOWN’.postcard, gardens, post-card, williamstown-botanic-gardens, hobsons-bay-city-council, entrance gates, entrance-gates, cast iron, finials, cannon, crown studios, lee heap furniture warehouse -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - B/W photograph, Lookout Tower Mt. Buninyong, 1938
View of the steps of the second Lookout tower at Mt. Buninyong in 1938. The tower was reconstructed on Mount Buninyong in 1928 after it was removed from Bendigo. In February 1980 it was moved back to BendigoThe structure was the second built on Mount Buninyong in the early 20th century as part of the development of the mount into a popular recreation areaView of the lower stairs of the second lookout tower built on Mt. BuninyongLou Prunty and Lou Gleeson descending lookout steps Kay and Jose' Cody on bottomlandscape, mt buninyong, civil engineering -
Buninyong & District Historical Society
Photograph - B/W photograph, On the top of the Lookout Tower Mt. Buninyong, 1938
View of people at the top of the second Lookout tower on Mt. Buninyong 1938The structure was the second built on Mount Buninyong in the early 20th century as part of the development of the mount into a popular recreation areaFour people on top of the second Mt. Buninyong Lookout Tower in 1938Jose Cody, Faith Murray, Lou Prunty and Lou Gleeson at top of Buninyong lookout 1938mt buninyong, people, lookout tower -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, National Express, "National Express Group - Key Contacts", c2001
Folded full colour pamphlet, titled "National Express Group - Key Contacts" providing information on the personnel and their position along with telephone numbers for the National Express group - buses, trains, trams, V/Line. Gives details of the Executive Office, Trains, finance, sales and marketing, tram and bus, engineering, human resources and commercial. Published by M>Tram is a former tram operating company of half of Melbourne's tramway network. Part of the National Express Group, it was created with the rebranding of Swanston Trams in October 2001,[1] and was absorbed into Yarra Trams on 18 April 2004. (From Wikipedia page accessed 8/3/13). Also related to M>Train. National Express part of the Kennett Government franchise - commenced 1999, handed back to Government - Dec. 2002 - The Age December 17, 2002, but it was not until 2004 that the M>Tram name formally disappeared.trams, tramways, national express, m>tram, v/line, personnel, organisational structure -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Pamphlet, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Preparing for MTA", March 1983
Pamphlet produced by the MMTB signed by F D Snell as Chairman about the formation of the State Transport Authority and Metropolitan Transit Authority. Advises the appointment of Mr Lynn Strouse as Chairman and Managing Director of the MTA. Provides an organisation chart for both Authorities. The new authority commenced on 1/7/1983. See reference.Yields information about the 1983 formation of the MTA.Pamphlet - 6 Fold item printed on light card.tramways, trams, the met, mta, organisational structure -
Canterbury History Group
Document - Thematic Environmental History, draft, Built Heritage, 1/07/2011
Draft copy of Thematic Environmental History prepared for City of Boroondara by Built Heritage for community consultation. Includes a timeline of key dates from 1803-1994216 pagesboroondara, canterbury, transport, migrants, agriculture, mines and mining, communication, industry, historic sites, medical services and health, law and order, cultural structures and establishments, building structures and establishments -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Book - Aeronautical Engineering, Pracical Analyutical Geometry With Application to Aircraft
Study of the application of analytical geometry to a practical mathematical definition of aircraft contours & structures, circa 1944First few pages slightly water damagednon-fictionStudy of the application of analytical geometry to a practical mathematical definition of aircraft contours & structures, circa 1944 -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Geological specimen - Garnet (red crystals) in galena (silvery metallic) and green feldspar, Unknown
Garnet is a popular gemstone used in jewellery due to its hardness and durability. There are about 5 varieties of Garnet, which distinguish the colour of each stone. In Australia mostly Pyrope and Aimandine varieties are found; Pyrope, which is blood-red to black and Aimadine, which is brownish-red to black. Other varieties are rarely found in Australia. The garnets visible in this specimen are likely Pyrope. Galnea is the natural mineral form of lead sulphide and has had various uses throughout history; from makeup to car batteries. It was first mined in South Australia in 1841. Green feldspar is an amazonite mineral, a variety of the potassium feldspar called microcline. This particular mineral is considered uncommon. It has been used in jewellery throughout history. It is likely that this specimen was found in Broken Hill, NSW, presumed due to findings of specimens with similar combinations. Broken Hill is Australia’s longest-lived mining city. The city’s fortunes have come and gone against an extreme economic background of boom and bust which continues today.This geological specimen is a rarity, given that is formed of three distinct minerals and the richness of colour that remains visible in this item attests to the strength of each structure. As we cannot pinpoint exactly where this specimen was found further research can only strengthen what is known about mining within Australia. As such the item is significant due to its scientific rarity and its ability to represent three specimens in one. A solid palm-sized mineral that features shades of grey, red and green. garnet, galnea, green feldspar, minerals, mining, rare specimen -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
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Museums have moved from a product to a marketing focus within the last ten years. This has entailed a painful reorientation of approaches to understanding visitors as 'customers'; new ways of fundraising and sponsorship as government funding decreases; and grappling with using the internet for marketing. This book brings the latest in marketing and thinking to bear on the museum sector taking into account both commercial issues and social missions it involves. carefully structured to be highly accessible the book offers.Museums have moved from a product to a marketing focus within the last ten years. This has entailed a painful reorientation of approaches to understanding visitors as 'customers'; new ways of fundraising and sponsorship as government funding decreases; and grappling with using the internet for marketing. This book brings the latest in marketing and thinking to bear on the museum sector taking into account both commercial issues and social missions it involves. carefully structured to be highly accessible the book offers.museums -- marketing, global marketplace -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (Item) - Aero 1092 SME 96 secret structure weight data and drag analysis for British and foreign aircraft, Royal aircraft establishment Farnborough Hants