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Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Stawell "The Gateway to the Grampians", 1988
Stawell Tourist InformationA Page folded in half to make 4 pages with large print and small print split into two columns as well as two photographs on the right side"Stawell" with Two photographs showing Pioneer's Lookout on Big Hill. " "The Gateway" to the Grampians" above the other Photograph which shows a rock formation known as The Grand Canyon. which is located in the Grampians.stawell tourism -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Radio Transcript, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Wireless Report -- Mr. J. D. Barton Staff Officer MMTB", late 1920's
Radio Transcript or script, 13 foolscap typed pages, double spaced titled "Wireless Report -- Mr. J. D. Barton Staff Officer MMTB". Looks at the history of public transport in Melbourne, in particular early transport problems, crossing the Yarra, the formation of the Melbourne Omnibus Co, the directors, early horse buses, the formation of the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co and running issues with some stories. Item noted dated, presumed late 1920's.trams, tramways, public transport, radio stations, horse buses, mto co, melbourne, cable trams -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document, Ringwood Rose Society 1939
Typed letter addressed to the Town Clerk Ringwood from the Secretary of Ringwood Rose Society, dated 8th August, 1939. Report from the Borough of Ringwood with note about formation of a Rose Society.Letter outlines a proposal by the Rose Society to cultivate the planting of rose in the Municipality. -
Orbost & District Historical Society
magazine, List Print Nominees, The Buchan Experience, 1985
This magazine is a guide to the Buchan and Murrindal Caves of East Gippsland. From 1985 to 1993 Kent Henderson had published a number of full colour tourist-orientated books about limestone caves. This book is the second in the series. This one and a book on Jenolan Caves, in New South Wales, are the only two still in print.This item is a valuable research tool on the history of Buchan and in particular, The Buchan Caves.A soft cover, 64 pp stapled magazine with a glossy cover. On the cover is a coloured photograph of limestone stalagmite formations in a cave. The magazine contains coloured photographs and historical information about Buchan Caves.Inside on fly is "Mary Gilbert" hand-written in black felt tip.caves-victoria-buchan geology buchan -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - HISTORY OF THE GOLDEN SQUARE FIRE BRIGADE - FROM 1881 TO 1981
A 4 page booklet with yellow cover. History of Formation and Service of the Golden Square Fire Brigade from 1881 to 1981. Compiled by C.R.J.Layton. List of current members (1981) inside front cover. -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, Henderson Kent, The Buchan Experience, 1985
Discovery description of formation history since discovery by Frank Moon description of five caves, Royal, Fairy, Shades of Death, Murrindal and Lilly Pilly, tours of caves, flora and fauna at Buchan Victoria.topography -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - VICTORIA HILL - KEY TO SIGN POSTS ON AREA MAP
Photocopied handwritten notes with typed copy of same, on Sign Posts on Victoria Hill.. Sign posts were for mines and their associated equipment and geological formations. Initialled AR. Notes prepared by Albert Richardson.document, victoria hill, key to sign posts on area map, north old chum shaft, ballerstedt's first open cut, rock formatins, lansell's big 180, 20 stampers crushing battery, foundations 'cleopatra needle' type chimney, victoria quartz mine, rae's open cut, quartz roasting, anticlinal arch, primitive tunnels, coloured rock formations, adit, oblique fault, spurry quartz veins, prospecting tunnels, floyd's small crushing battery, gt central victoria (midway) shaft -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Photograph - SS Tambar, c1930
Also black and white copy 8 x 13Small format black and white photograph of SS Tambar heading inbound towards Nungurner. Another smaller vessel behind, rock groynes visible for formation of Bullock Island. Lakes Entrance Victoriaships and shipping, jetties, waterways -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - 4th Field Survey Squadron 75thAnniversary Corps Day Formal Dinner, Keswick Barracks, Adelaide SA, 1990
This is a set of eight photographs of a 4th Field Survey Squadron Function held at Keswick Barracks, Adelaide SA in 1990. This function was held to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the formation of the Royal Australian Survey Corps. See item 6555.14P for photos taken at a Formal Dinner commemorating the 75th anniversary.This is a set of eight photographs of a 4th Field Survey Squadron 75thAnniversary Corps Day function held at Keswick Barracks, Adelaide SA in 1990. The colour photographs are on 35mm negative film and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The photographs were scanned at 96 dpi. .1) - Photo, colour, 1990. Cake commemorating the of the formation of the Royal Australian Survey Corps. .2) - Photo, colour, 1990. Cutting the 75th anniversary Cake L to R: SPR Doug Willis, OC MAJ Laurie Newton. .3) - Photo, colour, 1990. Cutting the 75th anniversary Cake L to R: OC MAJ Laurie Newton, SPR Doug Willis. .4) & .5) - Photo, colour, 1990. Cutting the 75th anniversary Cake. OC MAJ Laurie Newton with unidentified guests and children. .6) - Photo, colour, 1990. 75th anniversary celebrations L to R: SGT Mal Paterson, WO1 Stevo Hinic, unidentified children. .7) - Photo, colour, 1990. Unauthorised driver attempting to take a Unimog truck for a spin.. .8) - Photo, colour, 1990. SGT John Ratcliffe working on a map overlay..1P to .8P – There are no personnel identified. ‘1990 CORPS BIRTHDAY’ annotated on negatives sleeve.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, 4 fd svy sqn -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Melbourne tram history, 1930's
Manuscript? - 8 sheet carbon copies (poor) on foolscap sheet, untitled document outlining the tramway history of Melbourne from the time of the formation of the Melbourne Omnibus Co., through the cable tram era, NMETL, PMTT, formation of the MMTB. Preston Workshops, tramcars, Melbourne compared to other cities, in particular the lower population density, conversion of cable cars, use of buses, financial and community services - Fire Brigade etc and concession fares. Noted dated - c1930. Two copies heldtrams, tramways, mmtb, workshops, cable trams, buses, bus services, concession fares, melbourne omnibus co. -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Booklet, Sands & McDougall, MelbournePty Ltd Printers, Standing orders for drivers of mechanical vehicles 1945 booklet, 28/2/1945
Was used in second world war as a training manual for drivers.Small booklet,Beige in colour made from cardboard and paper.These orders are designed to meet training in general and transport work in particular. they will be supplemented if necessary , by formation or unit orders to meet local conditions and circumstances. -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Photograph of Bogong Creek Raceline, Bogong Creek Raceline, circa 1951
A start on the construction of Bogong Creek race line was made at the commencement of winter in 1948. Work proceeded in the following years when work on the High Plains was not practicable. In January, 1951 the special trimming machine, the special slip form and concrete mixing and placing equipment was put into service. A shortage of cement caused some delays as well as a sudden financial recession. The race line was completed and put into service in 1952. An historical record showing the machinery used , the number of workers needed at any one time ( about 16 in this photo) and the mountainous terrain of the area. Black and white photograph taken during construction of Bogong Creek Raceline, showing the type of machine used for the formation of the concrete lining, the mountainous terrain, a number of workmen and a snow capped Mt. Bogong in the backgroundHandwritten on the back of photograph in black ink "Bogong Creek race line".race line, cement, machinery, bogong -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book, Port Melbourne Swimming Club Minutes Book, 1910 - 1924
Minutes book kept by Port Melbourne Swimming Club (originally formed as Port Melbourne Sea Bathing Club) from 1911 to 1924. 1910 notation inside front cover refers to formation of the Club.sport - swimming, port melbourne swimming club -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, Herald Sun, A place in the sun, 28/05/1971 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the formation of the BTPS and a public meeting prior to the closure of the SEC operated system.Newspaper cutting - from "A Place in the Sun", Friday 28-5-1971, about the closure of the Ballarat tramway system, the formation of the BTPS and a trip this Sunday by train for a public meeting in Ballarat. Written by Keith Dunstan?ballarat, closure, preservation, btps, meeting -
Lakes Entrance Historical Society
Book, Twenty One Years Country Women's Association of Victoria, 1949
A brief history of the Country Women's Association of Victoria since its formation in 1928. The growth of the groups throughout Melbourne and country Victoria is chronicled. Group Presidents and Branches at 1949 are listed as well as association officialsDonated to the Tambo shire Historical Society by Mrs L Fitzclarenceassociations, community services, volunteering -
Bendigo Military Museum
Postcard - POSTCARDS, PHOTOGRAPHIC, C 1914-1920
.1) Black and white photograph on the front of postcard. 34 Soldiers in uniform drinking tea, informal group and laughing. .2) Black and white original photograph of column of soldiers marching in formation down a dirt road. .1) Written " Donated to SWIMM P. Swandale 2021" .2) as above and also written "Rob Wodell 1922"postcards, ww1, aust soldiers -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - Sepia
The name " Balmain " has been attributed to the photo, James Balmain and his wife, Amy Sophia [D'Alton} purchased a vacant school cottage from the area and moved it to their land and called it Bellfield. Amy died at age 37, James returned to Scotland with their 3 children.Photo shows 2 women sitting on a rock formation, both are wearing hats adorned with flowers and appear to be wearing long skirts and high buttoned blouses. They are both holding sticks which seem to be decorated with flowers,recreation, bush-walking -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Newspaper, From RC Horman scrapbook, Mayor of Ringwood 1960/61
Carnival at Ringwood Lake, judging of Ringwood Henley Girl Formation of the Ringwood Athletic Club in July 1961 Ringwood CWA birthday party at Ringwood Town Hall Mayor to discuss building aged-care hostel -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - HUNG MEN HANDBOOK, 2002
Hung Men Handbook. Includes a CD ROM, notated with book no. 388. Contents include formation of the Chinese Association, the Clans and the Secret Societies. Donated by Golden Dragon Museum, 5-11 Bridge Street, Bendigo.Dr Kok Hu Jinbendigo, chinese, history clans and secret societies -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Society of Former Tram Men", 19/09/1972 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Courier, 19/9/1972 about the formation of an association of former Ballarat tramway employees. Meeting attended by 27 people, President D. Thompson and Secretary/Treasurer Mr. D. McGregor.Date "19/9/72" on left hand edge at top.trams, tramways, employees, association, btps -
The 5th/6th Battalion Royal Victoria Regiment Historical Collection
Mixed media - Framed Badges and Lanyard, 58/32 Infantry Battalion Essendon Rifles
Unit that 5/6RVR draws its lineageFramed red cloth shoulder patches and gold coloured metal hat and collar badges and red and black woven lanyard of the 58th/ 32nd Inf Bn Essendon Rifles.These are the Titles Embroidered Sign Formation, Lanyard, Collar and Hat badges of the 58th/32 Inf. Bn. City of Essendon Regiment which was formally known as the Melbourne Rifles. Presented to the Museum by Capt. I. Rainford. 1 rvr officers mess trust, wark vc club, 58/32 battalion -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document - School notice, Heatherdale Pre-School, 2013 - 2023
The formation and history of the Heatherdale Pre- SchoolA collection of information regarding the history of the Heatherdale Pre-School including contactsnon-fictionThe formation and history of the Heatherdale Pre- Schoolheatherdale pre-school, heatherdale community action group inc -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Textile - BENDIGO EIGHT HOURS COMMITTEE
Cream coloured silk ribbon formerly pinned with blue ribbon 6767.1. Bendigo Ladies Committee printed in gold. Connected with Bendigo 1897 eight hour work day demonstrations. Anniversary of Trade Union formation in Victoria.societies, trade unions, eight hour day -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Badge - RAAC, badges
Fabric c:overed board with collection of badges: RAAC and 1st AR, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, RAEME. Shoulder titles ; Royal Australian Armoured Corps and 1st Armoured Regiment, and two formation signs ; 1st Infantry Brigade.badge, button, title -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Archive (Sub-series) - Subject File, Kew Historical Society, Geology (Kew), 1958
Various partiesReference, Research, InformationSecondary Values (KHS Imposed Order)Subject file containing some secondary sources. These include a Parks Victoria brochure on the Geology of Yarra Bend Park and a printout of a web page about the Collingwood Children’s Farm that includes information about the geological formation of the region.kew historical society - archives, geology - kew (vic)kew historical society - archives, geology - kew (vic) -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Album - Hume Reservoir Australia Album - Work inside levee bank, September 1924
This set of photos is from a leather bound album bearing the inscription "HUME RESERVOIR AUSTRALIA" plus 'The Rt. Hon. L. C. M. S. Amery, P. C., M .P.' all inscribed in gold. It was presented to The Rt. Hon. L. C. M. S. Amery, P. C., M. P, Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs on the occasion of his visit to the Hume Reservoir on 2nd November 1927. This album is of local and national significance as it documents the planning and development of the Hume Reservoir up to 1927. It was the largest water reservoir in the British Empire. The album records the pioneering engineering work that went into its construction.DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, N.S.W. RIVER MURRAY WATERS SCHEME. HUME RESERVOIR. 15. Work inside levee bank. Foundations of spillway showing granite foundations and a fault in the formation. New South Wales. September 1924.hume reservoir australia, river murray waters scheme, hume reservoir construction -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Poster, Veterans' Corner 103.1 3BBR-FM
Framed poster advertising Veterans corner radio program, 103.1 3BBR-Fm. The image is of four Apache helicopters flying in formation with the setting. The poster is signed by EWE H-Smith CO 7 RAR 1965-68.Ewe H. Smith/CO 7RAR 1965.68/Researcher: Geof/Cartledge/ Veterans' corner/103.1 3BBR-FM/Producer:/Ziggy/De Gisevius/Technical Production: Lynn Wellsposter, 7 rar, veterans' corner -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph - B/W, C 1940s -- 50s
Rock formation is called " The Woolpacks " and was located on the Wonderland Track at the top of Silent Street -- however on a Broadbent map of the Grampians no.205 this formation was called the " Wool Sacks " ; and the "Woolpacks" was shown on the map close to Venus Bath.Photo shows distinct slabs of rock balancing on each other. Three people appear in the photo -- a man with a boy and a woman. All three are wearing hats. A large rock outcrop can be seen on right of photos -- trees can be seen on left.The Wool Packs F5030scenery, wonderland range -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: FORMATION
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2001. Formation: a public meeting on August 16, 1859, proposed the erection of a church as a place of worship for Presbyterians in Eaglehawk and surrounding districts. This was the result; photo circa 1928. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Tennis Australia
Racquet, Circa 1970
A Yashima MiniSmash wooden racquetball racquet, with string whipping around shoulders and leather handle grip with x-formation perforations. Materials: Wood, Nylon, Leather, Plastic, Adhesive tape, String, Paint, Ink, Glue, Lacquer, Metaltennis