An aid for learning the points of the compass. A circular aluminium plate mounted on a wooden base and embossed with 16 raised lines radiating from the center. 16 small plates each brailled with a different compass direction are provided. The set is accompanied by an instruction sheet. 1 silver aluminium plate on a larger black wooden circle with 16 metal spikes around edge housed in a cardboard box and 16 rectangular aluminum plates.assistive devices, orientation and mobility

BHS CollectionLarge black and white photograph showing a concrete bridge. Several men and women can be seen crossing the bridge, all are well dressed. Location and date unknown. bridge, bush, concrete bridge

Part of the Ken Turner Collection purchased at auction from Christopher Bragg AuctionsLarge black cast iron flat iron - triangular shaped and hollow horizontal handle. Inscribed ....Lster's Patent 'Salters' plus Salter trademark Size 10.'....Lster's 'Salters' plus emblemdomestic items, irons

Photograph depicts a Returned Nurses Club member selling poppies and taking donations for Rememberance Day. The nurse is [Edna Nell] Anna Doig.Newspaper clipping of a large black and white photograph of an older man in a top hat talking to a shorter woman holding a collection tin. The photograph has a caption and heading.returned nurses club, anna doig, edna nell doig

This photograph was taken during the 1971 floods at Orbost. The 1971 flood was the the worst flood on record. At Jarrahmond it was at least 11 metres and up to one and a half kilometres wide on the flats causing enormous damage to the flood plain. Records say that "The brown floodwater stain in Bass Strait could be seen from passing airliners." Considerable damage was done to railway infrastructure, roads and farms. More information from the APRIL, 2008 newsletter by John Phillips. (see orbosthistory.com.au)This is a contemporary pictorial record of a significant local event.A large black / white photograph of a man, dressed in shorts and a checked shirt, sitting on a fence post surrounded by mud. He is holding on to the leg of a cow which is stuck in the mud.on front - "Mr Harrison on Tracey's Dairy" on back - " Herald 11 Feb 1971"floods-orbost-1971 tracey-dairy natural-disaster-flood

The pencilled inscription at the back of the Mount indicateur the photograph was taken for a newspaper. Likely between 1920-1930, maybe for the Grain Race.An illustrative image demonstrating the effort involved in hauling ship's rigging and mast ropes. Also provides a snapshot of seamen's clothing from an early 20th C period. Mounted large black and white photographic print; the mount is friable ( see condition report) shows 2 seamen in working uniform hauling on main mast ropes and riggingPencil inscription on back of mount : McIlwraith & McEwan / measurements indecipherable/ Thursdayseamen, rigging, sailing ships, crews and ships, life on board, ropes, mcilwraith and mcewan, shipping companies

Prior to the sealing of the Princes Highway west of Orbost, the road surface was anything but good, even by C1917 when cars started to use the road. From Orbost the old road via Marlo to Sydenham was abandoned for the new location which traversed more rugged country via Cabbage Tree, Bell Bird and Club Terrace to Cann River, and the reason for this diversion was on account of settlements being established at Murrungowar and Club Terrace, at which latter place there was a temporary rush to obtain gold. This road was constructed by the Public Works department and a maximum grade of 1 in 19 was adopted, and as speed was not to be catered for the grade followed in and out round the spurs and gullies, resulting in a maze of turns and twists which required a good deal of skill on the part of the horse driver to negotiate." - Bairnsdale Advertiser, Friday, May 2, 1947. (More information from Newsletter February 2010)n the late 1800's early 1900's transporting goods by road was difficult and at times impossible because roads as thoroughfares did not exist.The means of travelling along the roads in the 1800's was by bullock wagon, horse pulled dray, pack horse or simply by foot. This road is still in use in East Gippsland as a part of many four-wheel-drive touring routes.A large black / white photograph of two horse - drawn wagons on a narrow sandy bush track. It is surrounded by scrub. There is one man standing beside a horse not harnessed to a wagon.on front - "The Coast Road to Mallacoota from Orbost JPC"

Soft cover book, black black background. Large black and white photo of tank going through a creek. Pages 67 Illustrated black and white photos and map.books-military-history, books-bougainville 1942-1945

Large black and white photograph of students at desks in the gym building of Preston College of TAFE. They seem to be sitting an exam, with two teachers at side rear. Undated but estimated to be 1980s.preston college of tafe, students, nmit

The Fashion & Design collection of the Kew Historical Society includes examples of women’s, men’s, children’s and infants’ clothing from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Items in the collection were largely produced for, or purchased by women in Melbourne, and includes examples of outerwear, protective wear, nightwear, underwear and costume accessories. The dress was purchased, and worn by Kathleen Gervasoni, a long term resident of Kew, Kew Historical Society member and mayoress of the former City of Kew (1978-1979). It is part of a collection of clothing and accessories donated to the collection by her.Black velvet, black and majenta organza, taffeta underskirt, large black satin bow, drop waisted evening dress, made to order for the donor from a boutique in Ivanhoe. women's clothing, evening dresses, kathleen gervasoni, australian fashion - 1980s, evening wear

Australian servicemen who served in the Second World War often returned home with souvenirs from battle. Whilst the provenance of this particular flag is not documented, it may be a Good Luck Flag or yosegaki hinomaru; a flag signed by family members and given to Japanese servicemen deployed during the Second World War.Large black frame with gold inner surround. Charcoal fabric mounting. White part of flag is covered with Japanese writing in black ink around red circle in center.Japanese writing in black ink on front. flag, japanese, japanese flag, wwii, world war 2

30 cm tactile yellow ruler with black marking every 5 centimeters with raised markings, has two different edges - straight and notched. The straight edge can be used for measuring and drawing, and the notched edge designed to help place pins when creating charts and graphs or using a compass. There are non-slip pads on the back of the ruler. 1 yellow ruler with black large print numbers and black measurement indicatorsRNIB LT21 (on back)assistive devices, royal national institute for the blind

This photograph shows the wedding of Maggie (Fran Margaret) Middleditch form Murrangowar to Frank Day who worked in the local saddler's shop. An article in the The Snowy River Mail and Tambo and Croajingolong Gazette : ORBOST PETTY SESSIONS. 8 April 1909 Constable O'Shannassy proceeded against Frank Day on a charge of being unlawfully in possession ol four kangaroo skins. Frank Merson Day was born in 1887 and died 1950. he was the son of George Seears Day and Annie Grose He and Maggie had four children : Eileen Margaret Annie Day; Francis Day; Anne Day and Frank Day. This is a pictorial record of a social event in Orbost in the early 20th century. Those recorded have connections to Orbost.A large black / white photograph of a wedding party. The bride and groom are surrounded by family. Some are seated and most standing in front of some tall trees. There is a photocopy with a list of those in the photograph.on back - "Mary Gilbert"day-frank middleditch-maggie

RAILWAYS COLLECTION - Large Black and white photo of a group of Workers taken in front of a large building by Vincent Kelly Bendigo Appears to be Railway workers outside the Bendigo Railway workshop.Vincent Kelly Bendigophotograph, person, male, vincent kelly bendigo

Produced by Robert Frost of Alfred Street for use in Bay Street informational stalls by Port Melbourne 'Residents' Picket Group' against the SCDC Bayside development, 1988Large black display board with captions of environmental information connected by string to points on an aerial photo of Port Melbourne/Fishermen's Bend; indicates sources of contamination in Port Melbourne and on the bend.public action campaigns, environmental issues, town planning - proposals shelved - bayside, fishermans bend, industry - manufacturing, robert frost, residents picket group, british petroleum group, elders ixl, glazebrook paints, csiro, state electricity commission

"Guinea Gold" newspaper produced for Australian troops in New Guinea. Articles consist of reports from various war zones plus Australian home news. Paper collected by "Arthur Ward Cooper" No. VX132160. Part of the Cooper Collection.Four page newspaper with black text. paper is light brown in colour. Black and white photograph on page one. Banner bears the title "Guinea Gold" in large black type.cooper collection, newspaper, arthur ward cooper, guinea gold

Fred was an early Cowes resident who was a soldier in WW1. HistoricalLarge, oval black and white photo in thin cardboard folderFred Watchorn [England] A I F [ Rabaul 1914 . Died at Cowes Vic 1933]photograph, fred watchorn

The Junction Dam and Clover Dam Power Station, stages of the Kiewa Hydro-Electric Scheme, were needed to meet the increased power demands of the wartime industry in Victoria. Clover added 26 megawatts to the grid. Junction Dam was completed and ready to hold water by September 1943, but was emptied in December 1943 and not filled again until May 1944. Construction of Clover Power Station commenced in July 1941 and both turbines were in service by May 1945.Clover Power Station and Junction Dam were part of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme constructed by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria.Set of 2 large black and white photographs of spiral casing for a turbine being transported to a power station on the Kiewa Scheme. Gentleman in lab coat standing inside casing in photograph 1 On the back – dark grey ink stamp “Photographed by / E.B. Studios / 309 George St., / Tel. SW 7373 Sydney” clover power station, secv

One of a collection of photographs purchased from Photo First, Thompson Avenue, Cowes, when it closed in June, 2014. The opening of the War Memorial on the Cowes foreshore near the Jetty was unveiled by Mr Henry Brand, Anzac Day 1920. Large Black & White photograph of a crowd at the opening of the Cowes War Memorial, near the Jetty and opposite the Isle of wight Hotel. Very wet day as people with umbrellas to keep the rain off.cowes war memorial, mr henry brand, anzac day, photo first phillip island

Mt Beauty was built by the SECV during the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme.Kiewa Hydro Co-operative Distribution Society Ltd. was one of the original shops in Mt Beauty This photo shows Mt Beauty Shopping Centre with the Post Office on the corner.Large black and white photo mounted on thick cardboard. String, for hanging, attached by tape on the back. White cardboard has been trimmed. Photo now framed in light brown frame. Below photo: Kiewa Crescent Mt Beauty circa 1951mt beauty township, kiewa crescent mt beauty, old car

A large tray with ink pad used for bigger items.ukv 254 Used by the SECV during the construction of the Kiewa Hydro Electric SchemeLarge black bakelite base with flat rectangular tray at the front attached to a round base with high edge shaped as a circle. Fitting the circle is a steel container with a red ink pad inserted.desk pad, office equipment

The Captain Cook Bicentenary celebrations saw students from Orbost High School hiking around Cape Everard during the re-naming to Point Hicks.This item is associated with Orbost High School and the historynof education in Orbost. It is also associated with the Captain Cook Bicentenary, a significant event in Australia's history. A large black / white photograph of a group of students from Orbost High School on a hike at Point Hicks.They are carrying backpacks along a trail and the Point Hicks lighthouse can be seen in the background.education-orbost point-hicks captain-cook-bicentenary

University of Ballarat is a predecessor institution of Federation University Australia. Academic gowns distinguish between the University's senior office holders and our graduates. Federation University's Chancellor wears a blue robe that is trimmed with gold and features a gold embroidered frog at the shoulder and gold oak-leaf braid below the arm hole. The Deputy Chancellor and the Vice-Chancellor also wear blue robes, with gold trims and different designs inclorporating the gold oak-leaf braid, ord or tassels. The members of the university Council wear black robes with a sole of gold. Our graduates wear black robes, with either a black trancher cap or bonnet (for professional octorate) with stoles, linings or trims in the colour of their discipline. Large black photograph album with sticky pages. Includes photographs of 2000 recipients of University of Ballarat Honorary Doctorates:- Mary Atkinson, Jeff Kennett , Chancellor David Caro, academics and graduands.mary atkinson, jeff kennett, graduation, honorary doctorate, university of ballarat, david caro, kerry cox, mary akers, academic regalia, michael aderman

Two of these plates were produced to be used on trams for drivers undergoing their first day of training from the Hawthorn Tram Depot. The 6th Image is of a cutting from The Sun 5 Dec 1969 shows the purpose of the L plate in position on tram 603. Advised that by 1974, this plate was not in use,Demonstrates the MMTB advising other road users that the tram driver was under training.Metal sign, fabricated steel sheet and tube with rolled edges, with a hook welded onto the rear to fit into the tow bar hole of a tramcar. Painted yellow with a large black "L" on the front.signs, drivers, driver training, l plate, trams, tramways, tram 603