Showing 8006 items
matching 2019-02-08
-
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
A letter sent to Mrs. Lydia Chancellor Golden Square from Mr. V. L. Faravoni Deputy Town Clerk of the City of Brighton. The letter conveys Victor Faravoni's and his father Leo's personal regards following the interest Lydia Chancellor took in earlier members of their family who resided in Bendigo in the early 1900s'. 18/08/1966.communication, postal, faravoni family, lydia chancellor collection, collection, bendigo, history, faravoni family, victor faravoni, leo faravoni, len faravoni, stan faravoni, eric faravoni, charles faravoni -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Long Tan Cross Dedication
A black and white photograph - At Long Tan, Phuoc Tuy Province, South Vietnam, 18/08/1969. During the dedication of the Cross the original members of D Company 6 RAR who were present at the battle flanked the cross (L to R) Sgt J Beere, Cpl W "Piggy" O'Rourke, Cpl W.A. Roche and a 6 RAR Piper.photograph, long tan, d coy, 6 rar, sgt j beere, cpl w "piggy' o'rourke, cpl w a roche, gibbons collection catalogue, pipers -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph, Major Smith MC
A black and white photograph of - Townsville, Queensland, 18/08/1968 right, Major Harry Smith MC Officer Commanding Delta Company, 6th Battalion, the Royal Australina Regiment, talks with the Prime Minister of Australia The Right Honourable J G Gorton MP at the reception after the trooping of 6 RAR colours after the Battle of Long Tanphotograph, maj harry smith mc, john gorton, d coy, 6 rar/nz, battle of long tan, john gorton, gibbons collection catalogue -
Ballarat and District Irish Association
Photograph - digital, Headstone of Mary Roberts and Her Brother John Commons
Photograph of the Ballarat Old Cemeteryheadstone of Mary Roberts and her brother John Commons. John Common was from Tipperary, Ireland. He died on 08 June 1858 aged 26 years. Also his sister Ann who died 21 November 1863 aged 35. Mary Roberts died 07 October 1866 aged 42 years.ballarat irish, ballaarat old cemetery, headstone, roberts, commons, mary roberts, john commons, ann commons -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, specifications for the Horse Tramways, 1992
Photocopy, A4 sheet of a letter (copy), probably to the City of Ballaarat, advising that the undersigned had examined the specifications for the Horse Tramways in Ballarat and found them to reflect the latest methods. Signed by James Duncan of Duncan & Fraser, W.W. Forward of Forward Downes Adelaide Engineer and Founders and Lawrence Grayson, Engineers of Adelaide. Images of document added 27-08-12.trams, tramways, ballarat tramways, horse trams, ballarat city council, duncan fraser -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - GOLDEN SQUARE P.S. LAUREL ST. 1189 COLLECTION: PUPIL REGISTER 1906 - 1914 (COPY)
White covered A4 book, blue tape spine, on front 'enrolled between 1906 - 1914, Pupil's Register. Book contains copy of register from that period. Photo included in this book of Jack Harper and Violee Davey, at Bethlehem on 12/08/2005 at Jack's 100th. Jack died 04/06/2006, 6 days before Violee's 100th.education, primary, golden square laurel st p.s., golden square primary school laurel st 1189: -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Letter - Westfield, Corner Eskdale and Wyuna Roads, Caulfield North
Letter from George Stevens to Caulfield Historical Society dated 27/08/2001 regarding the owners of Westfield 1904 to 1952 plus a brief history of the property and the reason for the house name. Photocopy of two photographs plus handwritten notes on the value, owners and builder of Westfield.caulfield historical society, caulfield’s building heritage, eskdale road, kambrook road, wyuna road, stevens george, pescott david james, pescott james richard, pescott keith woodfull, heathcote norman, westfield, wyuna road, woodfull cecily, woodfull dorothy, heathcote norman mrs., heathcote norma, oakley norma, house names, solomon g. dr., dunbar margaret, leonard f., leonard s., timber houses, land values, heathcote dorothy -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - St. Catherine’s Church of England, Kooyong Road, Caulfield South
Three items about this Church: 1/St. Catherine’s Parish paper, February 1924. 2/Baptismal prayer card for Harry Norman Bromfield 08/03/1925. 3/Carbon typed copy of document detailing inscriptions in St. Catherine’s Anglican Church Caulfield.st. catherine’s church of england, st. catharine’s church of england, caulfield south, kooyong road, clarence street, stephens mr., debb dr., murphy mr., booth e., masters p., kindergartens, paterson mrs., fowler mrs., capper mrs., mayes mrs., olley mrs., hosken mrs., schwieger miss, walker mrs., ward mrs., foster mrs., marshall mrs., marsh mrs., hearn miss, stephens h., downshire road, bromfield harry norman, taylor alice mary, wigg catherine elizabeth, stephens grace m., beagley emily a., beagley joseph e., beagley emily ada, parrott frances catherine, wilson alfred roscoe, hamilton flora, hillard john beattie, hillard thomas, haillard eliza, barlow w., begbie a.h., cole s., love j., north h., tonks h., scammell s., hunt geoffrey donald, myer leslie robert irvine, forbes betty, mcavoy alan robert, humphreys betty grace, marke alfred robert, bromfield norman edward, reed margery eva, philpot elizabeth ann, dillow henry thomas, murphy mr., taylor mr., booth mr., drewett mr., hickson mr., ingram mr., lumsden mr., meyer mr., nutt mr., summerhayes mr., mcclure j., segal boris -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Bambra House, Bambra Road, 5, Caulfield North
A black and white photocopy of the entry for ‘Bambra House’, Bambra Road, 5, Caulfield North, from the Caulfield Conservation Study by Andrew Ward, dated 08/1994. Includes a brief history of the house, a description of its architectural features and a photograph (99mm x 152mm) of the exterior.bambra house, caulfield north, bambra road, halstead, kambrook road, mclennan charles, halstead street, balaclava road, ward andrew, architectural styles, federation style, verandas, architectural features -
Geelong RSL Sub Branch
Cornflower - Bleuet de France, Early 20th Century
The bleuet de France is the symbol used in France to finance War Veterans, very similar the the Poppy. The bleuet de France is available for sale on 11 November and 08 May each year. Similar to the poppy this flower continued to grow in land devastated by shelling and military activity.This pin is an original.A Blue metal flower (cornflower) on a metal lapel pin.bleuet de france, poppy like flower -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo - Ryan.M.J, Ryan, Matthew John.(J.P.), 1935 (exact)
This Photo Of Councilor Matthew John Ryan,(J.P.)forms part of a composite photo of 1934-1935 Councilors.He was first elected, as a member, to Ballarat Shire Council on 30th. August 1897. Apointed Shire President,1902-08-14-23-32-38-44-50. Original Historic Photo of Councilors for the year 1935-1935.Photo of Councilor Matthew John Ryan,(J.P.),on grey mount situated middle of top row,of composite photo of all Councilors for the year 1934-1935.Collection of photos of Councilors 1934-1935.shire, ballarat, j p, council, 1934 1935, ryan, matthew, john -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - SHOOBRA ROAD, 82, ELSTERNWICK
This file contains 2 items: 1/Newspaper article, includes two photographs of forthcoming sale of 82 Shoobra Road, Elsternwick on 17/08/2013. 2/Handwritten research by Claire Barton, on house owners taken from Sands and McDougalls from 1910 to 1960.elsternwick, shoobra road, leadlights, verandah, timber houses, edwardian, plaster moulds, house auctions -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, Commonwealth Games opening ceremony - The flying tram, 16/03/2006 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper cutting from The Age featuring a photo of the flying tram that was used at the opening of the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne 15/3/2006. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2006_Commonwealth_Games_opening_ceremony - accessed 7/8/2019. Set of two cartoons featuring a Petty cartoon over the Sydney Opera House and Golding cartoon and ticket inspectors.trams, tramways, commonwealth games, cartoons, events, museum, ticket inspectors, w class -
Orbost & District Historical Society
jack, 1908
Used by Ettore Alessandri who came to Australia in 1930's. He had land at Marlo and used this jack to clear the property of trees and stumps in 1940's and 1950's. The Trewhella Monkey jack was invented by the Trewhella brothers to help land clearance in Australia during the 1880's. Two jacks were made a 5 ton and a 10 ton. This item is a 10 ton model having two extension bars. The longer spear is used for larger tree work and the smaller spear for general work and small trees. Both models had two lifting claws at different heights. Th lower claw was useful for roots. The top claw was intended for going under loads and the bottom claw used for rolling timber. In 1929 the cost of the 10 ton model was thirteen pounds ten shillings.This item is an example of the machinery used by the early settlers to clear land. A 10 ton monkey jack. It has two extensions (spears) and two lifting claws. It has a detachable handle. 2033.1 is the main jack. 2033.2 is the handle. 2033.3 is the shorter extension and 2033.4 is the longer extension.On extension - BRITISH STEEL On main section - 10 TON MONKEY JACK PATENTED 1411-50 AUGUST 04 1412-50 AUGUST -05 ?????? JUL -06 12104-20 JUL-08 Trewalla Bros Trentham Vicrural monkey-jack trewhella agriculture machinery -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, “Life's a wild ride for Facebook's Millennial NUMTOTs”, 12/03/2019 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clippings titled: “Life's a wild ride for Facebook's Millennial NUMTOTs” Newspaper clipping from the Age 10/3/2019 by Jewel Topsfield - Melbourne editor New Urbanist Memes for Transit Oriented Teens (NUMTOT) - a Facebook meme group with over 130,000 members who love public transport. Any content, meme or otherwise, relating to cities, public transport and urban planning is welcome. The niche group was started in 2017 by a couple of University of Chicago students. Melbourne has the sixth highest number of active members. Photo and article features Adam Chandler, chairman of Melbourne Tram Museum. Photos taken on tram number 6002. Photo of Mitchell Sheldrick in his seat-designed T-shirt. Two memes are also shown. Online article included as it contains more photos and memes. Letter to the Age, titled: "Space? Not on my tram" from Simon Livesey commenting on the previous day's article.trams, tramways, public transport, numtot, meme, tram 6002 -
Greensborough Historical Society
Business Card, Billions of beads, 2007c
Former names: Bella's Beauty & Massage, Billions of Beads; In 2019, Imperial Tattoos. Sold history: Aug. 2005 $365,000; Jun 2007 $450,000; Oct. 2009 $455,000Cardboard business card, printed in colour both sidesbillions of beads, main street greensborough -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Vacuum Flask
Ron White (1920-2019) worked for the SECV and was superintendent engineer of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme after its completion. He used this 'thermos'. See KVHS 1282Ron White lived in Mt Beauty and worked for the SECV until he retired in 1985. See KVHS 1282Original box Gold Coin Brand / Vacuum Flask / Superior in Styling / Endurably Heat Preserving. / Trade Mark is Chinese & written in Chinese. Bright red steel cylinder with most of the gold label missing. Cork in top. Plastic lid is not the original.Base: 'Freezinhot Bottle Made in Hong Kong' is embossed around the perimeter.vacuum flask, gold coin brand, thermos, ron white -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Lady Stall Holders, Mechanics Institute Bazaar 1909
Black and white photograph"Written on front of photograph" Lady Stall Holders- Mechanics Institute Bazaar Refer also to identical image located in NWD 02-09-05 ,Reg No ce0003(a) . This image lists some names on back. -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Letter - Elsternwick Fire Station, Selwyn Street
A one page typed letter, dated 18/02/1974, from the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) to the owner of the building at 2 Selwyn Street Elsternwick, the former Metropolitan Fire Brigade building, stating that the National Trust has recorded the building.joseph j webster pty ltd, fire stations, brick, architectural features, metropolitan fire brigade, selwyn street, elsternwick, companies, national trust of australia (victoria) -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Grave of John Scotland, Mary Colquhoun, Catherine Sievwright and Janet Scotland, Greensborough Cemetery, 21/11/1888
Grave of John Scotland (died 21/11/1888), Mary Colquhoun(died 15/02/1902), Catherine Sievwright (died 10/01/1910) and Jessie Scotland (died 21/07/1924 in Plot# M8/M9 Greensborough CemeteryGreensborough Cemetery was created when land was given for the cemetery by Mr William Poulter, a local settler, about 1864. The cemetery holds the graves of many early settlers in the district. Digital copy of colour photograph of grave/headstone.john scotland, mary colquhoun, catherine sievwright, janet scotland, greensborough cemetery -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Grave of Joseph and Dorothea (Dora) Goodman, Greensborough Cemetery, 04/07/1932
Grave of Joseph Goodman (died 04/07/1932) and Dorothea (Dora) Goodman (died 24/02/1955) in Plot# P7[?] Greensborough Cemetery. Photograph taken by Noel Withers 30/07/2009. . The Goodman’s lived in Alexandra Street, Greensborough.Greensborough Cemetery was created when land was given for the cemetery by Mr William Poulter, a local settler, about 1864. The cemetery holds the graves of many of the early settlers in the district. The cemetery holds approximately 250 grave sites with 350 people buried there.Digital copy of colour photograph of grave/headstone.joseph goodman, dorothea goodman, dora goodman, greensborough cemetery -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (Item) - Wright Cyclone Series Gr-1820G-200 Engines
Description: 99 pages. Published by U.S Bureau of Aeronautics, Navy Department. Published 1/9/1942. NAVAER 02-35GZ-4. Wright Cyclone R-1820 Naval Aircraft Engines Parts Catalogue with Prices Level of Importance: World. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - DISCHARGE CERTIFICATE, 19.7.1946
Refer 622.3 medals, 772P.Certificate of Service/Discharge for an Officer TX6321 Capt. Warick Rosenthal - Number 47545. CMF - 02/05/1942 - 09/09/1942, AIF - 10/09/1942 - 19/07/1946. (RAS Badge issued 211849). form is yellowed, mounted on cardboard with photo corners with black edging all around" TX6321 Captain Warick Rosenthal Aust Army Medical Corps." certificates, military service, 2nd aif, mediccal -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - 1954 ROYAL TOUR - VICTORIAN RAILWAYS PASS
Small folding pass, on cover in red the letters V. R. Royal Tour 1954. Inside: Victorian Railways No 1209. Authority to be on Railway Premises (not available for travel). Date of issue: 25th February 1954 Name: L.B. Hogan Occupation: Examining Officer Period of Availability: 25/02-10/03/54event, official, royal tour -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Uniform - Uniform, Port Melbourne Bowls Club, 1950s - 1960s
Bowls suit worn by member Barbara GARDINER's father William, who played from the 1950s to 1970s. On name tage WD refers to Barbara's father and A to her mother Alice. On trousers the name Bennett may refer to an uncle. Bill HEGARTY was a member of the Port Melbourne Bowling Club from the 1950s until he died in 1985.Cream "suit" (.01 is jacket: ;.02 is trousers), Royal Victorian Bowls Association, Port Melbourne Branch. Name label sewn on (red print) - A Hegarty WD. Jacket has a Dunlop label; trousers are Fletcher Jones. (.03) Bowling Club hatband Photo of Bill playing in his "suit" is catalogued at 2902.sport - lawn bowls, william (bill) hegarty, royal victorian bowls association, port melbourne bowling club -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Audio - Recording
The Boyds purchased their record player and sound system from Thomas’s in Melbourne. Patricia Boyd (later Davies) was very interested in opera and was later appointed to the Board of the Australian Opera.Gigi. LP 33RPM vinyl, Catalogue Number: MGM 02 7538, Cardboard package, plastic cover sleeve, 1 Vinyl disc, cover notes, no author listed, distributed by EMI (Australia), Sydney. Music by Federick Loewe, conducted by Andre Previn, featuring Leslie Caron, Maurice Chevalier and Louis Jourdan.lp, sound recording -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - H.A. & S.R WILKINSON COLLECTION: TRUST LEDGER
BHS CollectionTrust Ledger book from 07/02/1950 to 21/06/1957. The book is divided in two parts, at the beginning an alphabetical list of clients followed by 157 pages of double entry accounts. Each name in the alphabetical list is followed by a page number where to turn to check the detailed account for that person or organization.organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate, yellow label 595. -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Fallon Street, 16, Caulfield
A copy of a two page valuation of 16 Fallon Street Caulfield, provided to solicitors and dated 06/08/1968. The document gives a detailed description of the condition and features of the buildings and land. The file also includes two pages of undated, unattributed, handwritten working notes for the purposes of the valuation.land values, fallon street, caulfield, mcdonald john, timber houses, glenhuntly road, bambra road, braddock and forrest -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Document - Balaclava Road, 259, Caulfield North
A photocopy of the first page of a Caulfield Conservation Study report on Balaclava Road, 259, Caulfield North by Andrew Ward. The rest of the report has not been copied. The page includes a black and white photograph (99mm x 151mm) of the house dated 08/1994 and a brief description of the house.ward andrew, balaclava road, federation style, verandas, architectural styles, architectural features, caulfield north -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document - Certificate of Title, Mayger land, 1863o
Land originally granted to John Alison 09/09/1840. 1. Certificate of Title: Edwin Willis Mayger 14/08/1863: Vol. 5 Fol. 860. 2. Transfer document: 2 mortgages for Edwin Willis Mayger; Transfer from Mayger to Charles Partington. Shows part of the chain of ownership of this parcel of land in Greensborough.2 pages. Copies of land titles and associated documentsland titles - greensborough, mayger family, partington family, maygar family