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Greensborough Historical Society
CD-ROM, Heidelberg Golf Club - Opening by Lord Bruce 1928, 09/06/1928
... Written on CD: "H G C Opening1928 by Lord Bruce P.M ."... club Written on CD: "H G C Opening1928 by Lord Bruce P.M ." 1 ...Video footage of the opening of Heidelberg Golf Club 1928. Opened by Lord Bruce PM.1 CD.Written on CD: "H G C Opening1928 by Lord Bruce P.M ."heidelberg golf club -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Identification discs
... Aust, 32715, G C Styles, C of E, A2 Pos... Australian Regiment, 7 May 1954-12 May 1955 Aust, 32715, G C Styles ...Identification discs issued to Private George Charles Styles, 32715, 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, 7 May 1954-12 May 1955Identification discs, "dog tags", WWIIAust, 32715, G C Styles, C of E, A2 Pos -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Ephemera - ASHMANS ENVELOPE, POSTED 1981, 1981
... Vic, 3550. Sender G C Curtain, 174 Barnard St Bendigo, vic... Bendigo, Bendigo Vic, 3550. Sender G C Curtain, 174 Barnard St ...Ashmans Envelope, 265 Hargreaves Street Bendigo, Bendigo Vic, 3550. Sender G C Curtain, 174 Barnard St Bendigo, vic 3550.document, memo, envelope -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book - Reference Book, Mr Salmon (Thomas Salmon) et al, Modern History: or, the Present State of All Nations. Vol III, 1746
... "Coat of arms, with "F C G Ritso"... "Coat of arms, with "F C G Ritso" Modern History ...The author was Mr. Salmon (Thomas Salmon), (1679-1788). The fly page of the book has the following writing in red and black print: "Describing their Respective Situations, Persons, Habits, and Buildings; Manners, Laws and Customs, Religion and Policy; Arts and Sciences, Trades, Manufacturers and Husbandry; Plants, Animals and Minerals. Illustrated with Cuts and Maps, accurately drawn according to the Geographical Part of this Work by Herman Moll. Third Edition with considerable Additions and Improvements, interspersed in the Body of the Work: Also the History and Revolutions of each Country, brought down to the present Time. " Thomas Longman founded his publishing firm in 1724 in London by the name Longman. In August of that year, he bought the two shops and goods of William Taylor and set up his publishing house there at 39 Paternoster Row. The shops were called Black Swan and Ship, and it is said that the 'ship' sign was the inspiration for Longman's Logo. After many changes of name and management, including the name T Longman and T Shewell in 1746. The firm was incorporated in 1926 as Longmans, Green & Co. Pty Ltd. The firm was acquired by Pearson in 1968 and was known as Pearson Longman or Pearson PLC. The book is part of Flagstaff Hill's Pattison Collection, a large group of books and records, some of which are rare and valuable. The collection was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute, which was founded in 1853 and is named after Warrnambool's Public Librarian, Ralph Pattison.The book is significant for its age – it is one of the oldest books in Flagstaff Hill’s collection, published in 1746. The book is a record of Modern History at that time and allows studying and comparing those times with today. The book is important for its connection with the London publisher T Longman and T Sewell, who only operated under this name between 1745 and 1747. The firm has been established for over two centuries and is renowned for publishing encyclopedias, dictionaries, books on English grammar, textbooks, poetry, reference books, novels, magazines and more. The book has additional importance for its connection to the Pattison Collection, which, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institutes’ Collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and its important role in people's intellectual, cultural and social development throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance.Modern History: or, the Present State of All Nations Vol III Author: Mr. Salmon (Thomas Salmon) Illustrator: Herman Moll Publisher: T Longman and T Shewell in Paternoster Row, London Date: 1746 (MDCCXLVI), 3rd Edition Further Information: In Three Volumes, Vol. III The large hardcovered book has reinforcing on the spine and corners. The cover is very well worn and has remnants of a coloured design. The fly page is printed in red and black ink and has a long description of the contents. Inside the cover is printed a Coat of Arms. There is a stocker on the inside cover, The book is part of the Pattison Collection.Label on the spine "RH F910 SAL" Sticker on the pastedown front endpaper "Corangamite Regional Library Service" Printed on pastedown front endpaper "Coat of arms, crown above a shield with an inverted V with three stars on it" Sticker on front loose endpaper "Coat of arms, with "F C G Ritso"flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, pattison collection, ralph eric pattison, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, mechanics’ institute library, warrnambool library, free library, corangamite regional library service, mr salmon, thomas salmon, 18th century, 1746, history, geography, social studies, culture, maps, modern history, present state of all nations vol iii, herman moll, t longman and t shewell, social history -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Britten Family and home. Warrandyte Road c1907
... Claridge (1880s) C. G. Britten (1905). All occupied this cottage... (1876), James Claridge (1880s) C. G. Britten (1905). All ...Black and white photograph of family group in front of house. There is a small photograph in the sleeve which enlargement must have been taken from. There is an inscription on this.Typed below photograph, "Britten Family and home (site became Church of England, Warrandyte Road). Note log walls and rain-water barrel at his pioneer home. c 1907." Inscription on back of small photograph reads, "Wm Grace (1876), James Claridge (1880s) C. G. Britten (1905). All occupied this cottage on site now Church of England vicarage, Warrandyte Rd. Ringwood. Group from left. C. G. Britten holding daughter (Muriel) with son (Reg) on his right. His wife (nee Ethel Banks, Claridges' granddaughter) at rear with her sister in front, and brother Wally on extreme right. (Back of house)." -
Federation University Historical Collection
Quote and Invoice from Stokes & Sons, Brunswick, Quote and Invoice from Stokes & Sons of Brunswick to Ballarat Junior Technical School, 1956
... Technical School Old Boys' Association - C/- Mr R G McCahon. Invoice... Boys' Association - C/- Mr R G McCahon. Invoice No. W 06319 .2 ....1 Blue Invoice from Stokes & Sons to Ballarat Junior Technical School Old Boys' Association - C/- Mr R G McCahon. Invoice No. W 06319 .2 White Quotation Form from Stokes & Sons to Ballarat Junior Technical School Old Boys' Association - C/- Mr R G McCahon. From R D Lavelle, Badge Department -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, 12 Councillors out the front of the Town Hall 1929
... . C. Hosking. ? J.A. Larkin. C. Hunt. Front Seated: G. Haase... Photo: L.to r. Back row standing:J. Simpson. G. Brown. C ...Group of Councillors & Others - Stawell Borough 1928-30B/w Photo: L.to r. Back row standing:J. Simpson. G. Brown. C. Hosking. ? J.A. Larkin. C. Hunt. Front Seated: G. Haase. G,. Mitchell? W. Sharpley (Town Clerk), David Mitchell, G. Holden, J. Young.V.P.R.S. Series: no. 3757 The Public Records Office. No. 142: Ballrarat Seach Room Records Depository. The Stawell Historical Society had permission to copy this photograph fron Northern Grampians Shire Commissioners. April 1995stawell government -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Invitation, Back to Port Melbourne, Apr 1933
... C G Meehan... Invitation, Back to Port Melbourne C G Meehan ....01 - Invitation (plus .02 - original envelope) to "Back to Port Melbourne" April/May 1933. Sent to Mr S J HipperIn original envelope with Town hall and "Back to Port" printed on the front.local government - city of port melbourne, s j hipper, val power -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Newspaper - Newspaper, The Record, 20 Mar 1971
... C G Meehan.... Newspaper Newspaper, The Record J W Meehan C G Meehan ...Copy of "The Record" Newspaper 20th. March 1971, recording the death of Mrs. Jessie Hill on back page.publishing, newspapers, jessie hill -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Newspaper - Newspaper, The Record, "The Record", 19 Dec 1964
... C G Meehan... Newspaper, The Record C G Meehan ...Copy of "The Record" 19th December 1964. Contains details on the funeral of Syd ANDERSON, former Town Clerklocal government - city of port melbourne, publishing, newspapers, sydney sims anderson, the record, town clerks, deaths and funerals -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Pamphlet - Labor how to vote card, Tom Corrigan, State Election, 13 May 1950
... C G Meehan..., Tom Corrigan, State Election C G Meehan ...State Election. Labor how to vote card for 1950. Tom CORRIGAN.state government victoria, tom corrigan -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Document - Report, Forests Commission Victoria, A Study of the Flora and Fauna of Radiata Pine Pinus Radiata D. Don Plantations Near Myrtleford in North-Eastern Victoria III Third Progress Report Part C. Mammals, October 1977
... Unpublished Report with light cardboard cover by G. C... Unpublished Report with light cardboard cover by G. C. Suckling ...forests, mammals, fauna, myrtleford, radiata pine, plantations, pinus radiata, forests commission victoria -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Document (item) - Collection of Past Issues of the CAC-Published Pursuit Magazine/Newsletter, Pursuit - Past Issues
... Front cover has a sticky note stating: To C. Rosler, From G... Moorabbin melbourne Front cover has a sticky note stating: To C ...Front cover has a sticky note stating: To C. Rosler, From G. Shields. For your info, Reviewed Oct 8, 85 -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Soldiers World War 1 In the Middle East -- named
... uniform. (Back Row) A Patten. C Crosbie. G Potter. Cpl E Thomas... uniform. (Back Row) A Patten. C Crosbie. G Potter. Cpl E Thomas. E ...Stawell Soldiers World War 1 In Middle East campaign uniform. (Back Row) A Patten. C Crosbie. G Potter. Cpl E Thomas. E Potter. Cpl G Taylor. Sgt F Uren. S Nimmo. (Front Row) L Bush. A Bailey. E Newton. stawell ww1 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CONNELLY, TATCHELL, DUNLOP COLLECTION: RETURNED LETTERS
... . Moorhead Esq. Forest Street, Bendigo. C. Mr. G. U Segard... Street, Bendigo. C. Mr. G. U Segard, Raywood. D. Mr. W. Tonkin ...Unclaimed letters returned to Connelly & Tatchell: a. Mr James Parker, Echuca; b. Mr. F. Richardson, c/- R.J. Moorhead Esq. Forest Street, Bendigo. C. Mr. G. U Segard, Raywood. D. Mr. W. Tonkin, Korong Vale. Envelopes contain accounts etc. Two penny franked stamps on envelopes.business, legal, connelly & tatchell, connelly & tatchell -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - List, Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Rolling Stock Data M&MTB 2/45", Feb. 1945
... notes on disposals. Class of cars given are A, C, G, L, T, U... notes on disposals. Class of cars given are A, C, G, L, T, U ...Two sheets of ruled paper (blue horizontal lines, red vertical lines - from a financial ledger?) prepared giving a list of Rolling stock operated by the M&MTB in Feb. 1945. Gives class of tram, car numbers, number in service, type, capacity, trucks, wheel and truck centres, motor type and horsepower, tare, controller type, compressor type and length over bumpers and some notes on disposals. Class of cars given are A, C, G, L, T, U, W2, SW2, W3, W4, CW5, W5, SW5, SW6, X, X1, X2, Y and Y1. Note A and G comprise mixture of single truck cars of different classes. Gives car numbers. Also gives details of some cable cars. Destination Citymmtb, tramcars, equipment, rolling stock -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Wooden Honour Board, Circa 1940s
... Artillery Badge. Badge 2 - Kings Own Regiment Malta Branch. Malta G.... Malta G C 2nd World War. 1939 - 1945. Wooden Honour Board ...Wooden Plaque with 2 badges attached. Badge 1 - Royal Artillery Badge. Badge 2 - Kings Own Regiment Malta Branch. Malta G C 2nd World War. 1939 - 1945.Has all names of Brigades and Regiments involved on Malta during WW11. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - R A ANDERSON COLLECTION: MUIOOF VERANDAH RESTORATION, 1974
... Handwritten letter from M.U.I.O.O.F secretary G C James... M.U.I.O.O.F secretary G C James, Catherine Lodge, Bendigo to R ...Handwritten letter from M.U.I.O.O.F secretary G C James, Catherine Lodge, Bendigo to R A Anderson dated 17th September 1974 Letter outlines reasons for delay in obtaining builder quotes for verandah restoration.organization, society, m.u.i.o.o -
National Wool Museum
Booklet - The Exhaustion or Stripping of Dips, Cooper Release Information, William Cooper & Nephews (Australia) Pty. Ltd, April 1956
... / THE EXHAUSTION OR STRIPPING OF DIPS / by G. C. Brander, B.Sc., M.R.C.V.S.... / THE EXHAUSTION OR STRIPPING OF DIPS / by G. C. Brander, B.Sc., M.R.C.V.S ...Four page booklet featuring printed text, with a red banner and logo of a sheep on the front cover. front: [printed] COOPER / RELEASE OF / INFORMATION / THE EXHAUSTION OR STRIPPING OF DIPS / by G. C. Brander, B.Sc., M.R.C.V.S.products, agriculture, animal breeding, animal husbandry, william cooper and nephews (australia) pty limited, vaccination -
Southern Sherbrooke Historical Society Inc.
Typescript, "Life In Emerald From 1896 -1969", 1969
... Original typescript written by G. Douglas c.1969. Carbon... Original typescript written by G. Douglas c.1969. Carbon copy held ...Original typescript written by G. Douglas c.1969. Carbon copy held by Helen Gibson and transcribed in 1990s.Transcribed typescript of short history of Menzies Creek area written by Gerald Douglas, in A4 display folder, 6 pages and map.menzies creek, emerald, nobelius nursery, douglas family, st. cuthbert's church, willis family -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Image, 1914 (Exact)
... Fullerton, B. Bevan. A. McPherson, A. Carter, C Eggleston, G... Fullerton, B. Bevan. A. McPherson, A. Carter, C Eggleston, G ...The photo could be of some of the following: Percy Fullerton, B. Bevan. A. McPherson, A. Carter, C Eggleston, G. Libound, A. Hill, W Monan, J. Waugh, J. Slowe, J.Pearce,B. Canning, G. Ball, H. Evans. The man in the centre of the photo in the cap is Lieutenant Charles Denehy/later Colonel Denehy, the man extreme right front row is Joseph Nott.Black and white postcard photograph of group of men in uniform, 11 standing, 6 seated or kneeling in front.Written on back of photo: "Rutherglen Boys of the 7th Battalion. Sailed with the first Australian Contingent" On separate note: "Rutherglen Boys of the 7th Battalion sailed with the first Aust. Contingent. Henry Andrew (Harry) Clarkson 3rd from right, standing, back row. Back row: 5th from left - Major Gerry Chambers. Front row: 6th from left - Joseph Nott."percy fullerton, bevan, mcpherson, carter, eggleston, libound, hill, monan, waugh, slowe, pearce, cannign, ball evans, charles denehy, joseph nott, harry clarkson, gerry chambers, 7th battalion, world war 1, world war i, ww1, martin balsarini, 4th lighthorse -
Carey Baptist Grammar School
Photograph (item) - Carey Baptist Grammar School foundation staff and scholars, 1923, 12 February 1923
... , unknown, H. Jenkin, G. Swanton, E. Tuckwell, C. Spicer, G. Spicer.... Swanton, E. Tuckwell, C. Spicer, G. Spicer, A. Barber, D. Kinloch..., unknown, H. Jenkin, G. Swanton, E. Tuckwell, C. Spicer, G. Spicer..., H. Jenkin, G. Swanton, E. Tuckwell, C. Spicer, G. Spicer ...Back Row: A. Locke, H. Owen, H. Swanton, R. Phillips, unknown, H. Jenkin, G. Swanton, E. Tuckwell, C. Spicer, G. Spicer, A. Barber, D. Kinloch, E. Pearson. Second Row: L. Bills, D. Pascoe, A. Mathias, M. Wain, R. Wain, F. Biggs, A. Knell, A. Dempster, H. Thompson, B. Graham, R. Bills, B. Bethell, J. Seymour, R. Lethbridge. Third Row: C. Webb, S. Doery, E. Stevens, L. Hicks, S. Stewardson, G. Allpress, K. Patterson, K. Rees, H. Tranter, R. Booth, N. Howie, R. Fraser, W. Holdsworth, G. Chapman, R. Moore. Fourth Row: D. Evans, A. Patterson, S. Cameron, W. Culbert, C. Rees, Mr. J. Bills (B.A.), Mr H. G. Steele (M.A., Dip. Ed. (Headmaster)), Mrs H. V. Corkhill, Mrs L. Hickman, C. Beasley, H. Buxton, A Spicer, R. Woolcock. Front Row: C. Booth, C. Mathias, S. Swanton, D. Buxton, R. Biggs, D. Nash, L. Hughes, N. Cartwright, M. Bills, R. Robertson, A. Mellor, F. Spry, H. Spry, R. Coutts, F. Pascoe.Back Row: A. Locke, H. Owen, H. Swanton, R. Phillips, unknown, H. Jenkin, G. Swanton, E. Tuckwell, C. Spicer, G. Spicer, A. Barber, D. Kinloch, E. Pearson. Second Row: L. Bills, D. Pascoe, A. Mathias, M. Wain, R. Wain, F. Biggs, A. Knell, A. Dempster, H. Thompson, B. Graham, R. Bills, B. Bethell, J. Seymour, R. Lethbridge. Third Row: C. Webb, S. Doery, E. Stevens, L. Hicks, S. Stewardson, G. Allpress, K. Patterson, K. Rees, H. Tranter, R. Booth, N. Howie, R. Fraser, W. Holdsworth, G. Chapman, R. Moore. Fourth Row: D. Evans, A. Patterson, S. Cameron, W. Culbert, C. Rees, Mr. J. Bills (B.A.), Mr H. G. Steele (M.A., Dip. Ed. (Headmaster)), Mrs H. V. Corkhill, Mrs L. Hickman, C. Beasley, H. Buxton, A Spicer, R. Woolcock. Front Row: C. Booth, C. Mathias, S. Swanton, D. Buxton, R. Biggs, D. Nash, L. Hughes, N. Cartwright, M. Bills, R. Robertson, A. Mellor, F. Spry, H. Spry, R. Coutts, F. Pascoe.carey baptist grammar school, 1923 -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, The Organic Constituents of Plants and Vegetable Substances
... and Their Chemical Analysis Author: Dr G C Wittstein Authorised translation... Author: Dr G C Wittstein Authorised translation from the German ...This item is from the ‘Pattison Collection’, a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, which was founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art, and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the lack of financial support led the WMI in 1911 to ask the City Council to take it over. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Library as it was then called. When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Ralph Pattison. Eventually the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. RALPH ERIC PATTISON Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up home in Warrnambool. In 1935 Pattison accepted a position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council. His huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower area of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine, and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave during 1942 to 1942 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. The Organic Constituents of Plants and Vegetable Substances and Their Chemical Analysis Author: Dr G C Wittstein Authorised translation from the German orginal by Baron Ferdinand Von Mueller Publisher: McCarron Bird & Co Date: 1878 Label on spine cover with typed text PAT 581.994 MUE Pastedown front endpaper has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Library Front loose endpaper has a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Servicewarrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, pattison collection, warrnambool library, ralph eric pattison, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, the organic constituents of plants and vegetable substances and their chemical analysis, baron ferdinand von mueller -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Functional object - Dry Measurement Container, Late 18th to early 19th century (before the standardised measurement was introduced in England in 1824)
... "C B G / CITY OF BRISTOL / QUARTER", on one side "HALF..., a crown emblem over "C B G / CITY OF BRISTOL / QUARTER", on one ...The peck has been in use since the early 14th century when it was introduced as a measure for flour. The term referred to varying quantities until the modern units of measurement were defined in the 19th century. Cities in England used to have official standard weights and measures for that city or area. These containers were marked with the city's name and emblem, merchant’s weights and measures would then be checked against this to make sure they weren't trying to cheat their customers. The item in the collection is a standard measure approved by Bristol City and used by that City’s grocers to measure dry goods such as peas, beans, sugar, flour, meal etc., and its metal banding ensures that the measure cannot be reduced in size to cheat customers. Additional Information: The British Imperial System evolved from the thousands of Roman, Celtic, Anglo-Saxon, and customary local units employed in the middle Ages. Traditional names such as pound, foot, and gallon were widely used, but the values so designated varied with time, place, trade, product specifications, and dozens of other requirements. Early royal standards were established to enforce uniformity took the name Winchester, after the ancient tenth century capital of Britain. King Henry VII reaffirmed the customary Winchester standards for capacity and length and distributed royal standards throughout the realm. This process was repeated about a century later in the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. In the 16th century, the rod (5.5 yards, or 16.5 feet) was defined (once again as a learning device and not as a standard) defined by the length of the left feet of 16 men lined up heel to toe as they emerged from the church. By the 17th century usage and legal statute had established the acre, rod, and furlong at their present values together with other historic units such as the peck. Establishment of the System: The Weights and Measures Act of 1824 and the Act of 1878 established the British Imperial System based on precise definitions of selected existing units. The 1824 act sanctioned a single imperial gallon to replace the wine, ale, and corn (wheat) gallons that were in general use. The new gallon was defined as equal in volume to 10 pounds avoirdupois of distilled water weighed at 62°F with the barometer at 30 inches, or 277.274 cubic inches (later corrected to 277.421 cubic inches). The two new basic standard units were the imperial standard yard and the troy pound, which was later restricted to weighing drugs, precious metals, and jewels. In 1963 an act of parliament abolished archaic measures as the rod and chaldron and a metric system was adopted. An early example of a dry measuring container giving a snapshot of how imperial weights and measures developed in England to evolve the British measurement system into the metric arrangement that most countries have adopted today including Australia. It has social significance as an item that was in everyday use by grocers and other merchants to measure dry goods in the late 18th to early 19th centuries and used specifically in the Bristol region of England as an officially recognised measurement.Wooden measurement container with iron banding and hand made rivets container is a Quarter Peck official measurement container. Inscriptions are impressed into the sides of the wooden body. The container has the official crown and emblem of the City of Bristol, indicating this item was the Bristol City standard quarter peck measurement.Impressed into the timber on the front, a crown emblem over "C B G / CITY OF BRISTOL / QUARTER", on one side "HALF" , another side "PECK". Handwritten in white chalk on the base is "1458"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, weights and measures, quarter peck, measurement container, dry grocery measure, bristol city measurement standard, city of bristol, british weights and measures, 18th and 19th centure standard measures -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - R A ANDERSON COLLECTION: MUIOOF VERANDAH RESTORATION, 1974
... to M.U.I.O.O.F secretary G C James dated Sept 26th 1974 outlining reasons... Street, Bendigo to M.U.I.O.O.F secretary G C James dated Sept ...Letter from R A Anderson, 133 Mackenzie Street, Bendigo to M.U.I.O.O.F secretary G C James dated Sept 26th 1974 outlining reasons for failure to obtain builder quotes for verandah restoration at M.U.I.O.O.F Hall, Eaglehawk. manchester united independent order of oddfellows, r.a. anderson, eaglehawk, hall -
Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre
Book, K. O'Reilly, In Just Five Years - 1941 to 1946, Published 2009
... (Retd), Peter Isaccson Wing Commander (Retd)AM, DFC, AFC, DFM, C... (Retd), Peter Isaccson Wing Commander (Retd)AM, DFC, AFC, DFM, C ...Hardback,history of the RAAF & Nhill in World War II 1941 - 1946, written by Kevin O'Reilly. Front coloured white & blue, photo of Avro Anson Mk1 on front, with emblems of RAAF and Shire of Lowan. Reverse in simlilar colours, with cartoons and 8 small photos. Preface by Chris G Spence AO, Air Vice Marshal (Retd).history world war ii, raaf base nhill, 1941 1946, kevin o reilly, john clarkson, peter isaccson wing commander retd am dfc afc dfm, chris, spence, air vice marshal retd -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Shire of Eltham Centenary Dinner, 6 Apr 1971
... Presentation of bouquets by the daughters of Cr. G. C... melbourne Presentation of bouquets by the daughters of Cr. G. C ...Presentation of bouquets by the daughters of Cr. G. C. Dreverman to Mrs April Hamer and Lady Joyce Delacombe at the Shire of Eltham centenary dinner. The event was held in the West Riding Hall, Petrie Park Community Centre, Montmorency. This photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book, "Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, shire of eltham, shire of eltham centenary, official dinner, centenary celebrations, mrs. hamer, lady delacombe, bouquets, presentation, joyce delacombe, april hamer -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: PREMIERS
... (Cap.), M. McCormac (v-c) and G. Norman. The clip..., A. Sutherland, J. Wylie, J. Grieve (Cap.), M. McCormac (v-c) and G ...Bendigo Advertiser ''the way we were'' from 2001. Premiers: Golden Square Cricket Club, B grade premiers in 1955. Back row: D. Pinch, B.Little, N. Weekes, L. Albert, R. Bynon and K. Waterman. Front row: M. Hunter, A. Sutherland, J. Wylie, J. Grieve (Cap.), M. McCormac (v-c) and G. Norman. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CONNELLY, TATCHELL, DUNLOP COLLECTION: INVOICE WALDRON
... of Bendigo - e.g. C. Gully, G. Square. Potentially an invoice from... writing - mentions various areas of Bendigo - e.g. C. Gully, G ...handwritten invoice, 2 pages, R.J. Warren written on back of second sheet, difficult to read writing - mentions various areas of Bendigo - e.g. C. Gully, G. Square. Potentially an invoice from a taxi service : one entry Mrs. Connelly & Aunty to Batt. and self to station. On top of receipt - Sandhurst, Oct 87. Green one penny stamp at the foot of the document .business, legal, connelly & tatchell -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: MAYNES GOLD REEF
... ), James Barkla (2), G. C. Willmott (1), G. A. Osboldstone (1.... V. Lansell (2), Harry Lynch (2), James Barkla (2), G. C ...Maynes Gold Reef No Liability authorised share capital, (pounds)10,000in 5000 shares @ (pounds)2 each. W. M. Barston (10) November 1937. Authorised Share Capital (pounds)25,000 in 50,000 shares @ (shillings)10/- each. L. V. Lansell (2), Harry Lynch (2), James Barkla (2), G. C. Willmott (1), G. A. Osboldstone (1). Receipts for same. L. V. Lansell 1000. A. Ackinson 200.Held for safe keeping Leonth Lansell. Wattle Gully Uniting N.L.MCCOLL RANKIN & STANISTREETorganization, business, gold mine shares., mccoll rankin & stanistreet