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Greensborough Historical Society
Oral History, Stan and Hazel Amos, 1942o
This oral history relates the family history of Stan and Hazel Amos, living in Greensborough from the 1950s. A story of harsh conditions and the development of Greensborough in the second half of the 20th century. suburb.3 pages, includes photographs. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, A community portrait: lifetimes in the City of Whittlesea, 2001_
A collection of oral histories and recollections of life in the City of Whittlesea from the mid 20th century to 2000.Local oral history159 pages, black and white illustrations. Burgundy cover with photo collage..whittlesea, oral histories, robert pascoe, city of whittlesea -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Interview with Mr Ian Smith, Ballarat City Council Town Clerk, Subject: Ballarat Botanical Gardens, Interviewer: Doctor John Garner, 6/3/2007
Doctor Garner interviewed Ian Smith on behalf of the Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens oral history programme.According to Doctor Garner, Ian Smith played a significant role in the history of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens and as a member of the Friends of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.8 pages with bold type for names all in font 12 and one page with a coloured photograph of Mr Ian Smith. 1 copy without photograph.Some underlining of text in blue biro, pp.2,4,5, &6.john garner, doctor, john garner collection, ballarat botanical gardens, friends of ballarat botanical gardens, oral history programme, mr ian smith, town clerk, ballarat city council, local government, frank rogers, tom beaumont, peter hetherington, bob whitehead, jessie scott, prime ministers' avenue, queen victoria statue, roy mosman, jack chisholm, fernery, lindsay gordon cottage, gardens, ballarat -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Mavis Solum (nee Thomas), 1950s
Photograph of Mavis Solum (nee Thomas) who provided the photograph to accompany an oral history, published in "As I Recall"Digital copy of black and white photograph.mavis solum, solum family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, National Library of Australia, You can't forget things like that, 2010_
A selection of stories from the National Library of Australia's oral history project: Forgotten Australians and Former Child Migrants.Collected oral histories.Paperback book, 54 pages, illus. (some col.).oral history, national library of australia, forgotten australians and former child migrants -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Family History, The Partington Family by Faye Fort, 2012
In this oral history, Faye Fort relates the arrival of Ellen and Charles Partington in Australia and the stories of subsequent family members.The Partingtons are a pioneer Greensborough family. Descendants still live in the area.Two typed pages of text. Includes original hand written manuscriptpartington family, faye fort -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
DVD, Bernadette Crawford, Brewarrina's Aboriginal language program, 1998
The language program was developed by teachers at Brewarrina, and is designed to appeal strongly to the imaginations of their students. The students are encouraged to work in groups and individually to unearth their local history and cultural backgrounds, by studying family trees and gathering oral histories, by making excursions to significant sites, and by re-discovering Aboriginal language and cultural practices.DVDbrewarrina central school, aboriginal language program, multiculturalism, genealogy, local history, research -
Greensborough Historical Society
Memoir, Lesley Hooper's story, 08/01/1936o
This oral history by Lesley Hooper (nee Hills) recounts her reminiscences of people and places in Greensborough between 1936 and 1957. 6p. typescriptlesley hooper, oral history, greensborough -
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History
De Ford Somniform Inhaler, E. De Trey & Sons Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
The De Ford Inhaler was introduced in 1913 and was designed to allow anaesthesia to continue through the nose while dental surgery was happening.This inhaler is composed of metal and rubber. The oral mask and rubber covered nasal mask are connected to a curved rubber covered support that was placed on the patient's forehead to hold the inhaler in place. The gas was administered via a long tube; the terminus designed to allow for the placement of a vial containing the anaesthetic drug and a rebreather bag mount. Inscribed on the back of the mouth inhaler: 'Dr De Ford's Universal Inhaler for Somniform Nitrous Oxide etc. E. De Trey & Sons Phila. PA U.S. Pat. Pending.'anesthesia, dentistry, somniform, surgery, medical instrument, de ford, 1913, e de trey and sons, vial, rebreathr bag mount, inhaler -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - INTERVIEWS WITH: MRS F A W BAXTER, QUARRY HILL, 1982
Interviews with Mrs F A W Baxter, Quarry Hill, July - August 1982 - Oral History Class Paper submitted by Bette McLaughlin. Covers the period 1896 - 1982. Mrs Baxter (nee Florence Ada Wallis) was daughter of Thomas George William Lansell). Two copies. Appendices I - XIIIperson, individual, mrs f. a. w. baxter, mrs f.a.w. baxter, quarry hill. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Watsonia [some memories] by John Kellow, 1934_
A short history of Watsonia and surrounding area. told in oral history format by John Kellow. This article is not referenced and details require verification. 5 pages of typed text.watsonia, electric station estate, black family, grace park, greensborough, john kellow. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Oral History, Stan and Hazel Amos, 1942o
This oral history relates the family history of Stan and Hazel Amos, living in Greensborough from the 1950s. As told to Marilyn Smith 2011. A story of harsh conditions and the development of Greensborough in the second half of the 20th century suburb.3 pages, includes photographs.Copy 2 #716amos family, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Mavis Solum's old home, 1950s
Photograph of the home of the Thomas family. Mavis Solum (nee Thomas) provided the photograph to accompany an oral history, published in "As I Recall".Digital copy of black and white photograph.Written on photograph: "Part of our old home now Kurrajong Avenue - Thomas"mavis solum, solum family -
Otway Districts Historical Society
Book, Not a bad place, the Bay, 1987
An Apollo Bay oral history project converted into a written work, it covers the lives of ten older residents and their times in Apollo Bay.Not a bad place, the Bay. Old residents of Apollo Bay talk to local primary school children and members of the community. Jackie Price (ed.). Nadia Wheatley (ed.) Apollo Bay (Vic); The Killala Road Publishing Co.; 1987. 160 p.; illus, map. Hard cover. ISBN 0 9587872 0 4not a bad place, the bay; apollo bay; jackie price (ed.); nadia wheatley (ed.); interviews; social life and customs; history; -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newsletter, Nillumbik Historical Society Newsletter. From May/June 1976 - (incomplete), 1976_05
Newsletter of the Nillumbik Historical Society (formed in 1973). Contains news items, oral histories and other material relevant to the Nillumbik area.A record of neighbouring historical societiesNewsletter copied on white A4 paper. Varying number of pages.nillumbik historical society, shire of nillumbik -
Unions Ballarat
I, the Aboriginal, Lockwood, Douglas, 1962
An oral history of Waipuldanya (AKA Phillip Roberts), a full-blood Aboriginal who became a medical assistant for Department of Health at Darwin Hospital.Oral history. Aboriginal biography.Paper; book. Front cover: colour head image of an Aboriginal man; white lettering.Front cover: title and compiler's name.btlc, ballarat trades and labour council, ballarat trades hall, aboriginal persons, oral histories, biography, department of health - northern territory, darwin hospital, waipuldanya, indigenous australians, aboriginal australians, ethnography, northern territory, alawa people, aboriginal - customs -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Australia. Department of Veterans Affairs, Valuing our veterans: gathering Australia's war memories, 2001_
Aimed at schools, this publication gives hints for collecting and preserving Australia's war memories. These skills can also be used for collecting oral history.47 p., illus. Paperback.oral history, australia department of veterans affairs, war stories, anzacs -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Containers, glass jar ‘Vince’ mouth hygeine, c1950
Vince® is an oral rinse and dentifrice used to cleanse and refresh your gums. Vince is pleasantly flavoured and buffered for safe daily use. It releases oxygen – a helpful adjunct in promoting better oral hygiene for the mouth, teeth and gums. Vince also helps promote healing of the mouth and gums to relieve occasional soreness and irritation from dental appliances such as braces or dentures or mouth sores and wounds such as a split lip.. Ingredients : Sodium Alum, Calcium Carbonate, Sodium Perborate Monohydrate, Sodium Carbonate, Magnesium Trisillicate, Tricalcium Phosphate, Sodium Saccharin, Flavor, D&CRed#28. Lee Pharmaceuticals (Lee) incorporated in 1971 may have bought Vince Pty Ltd. It is a manufacturer of personal care and cosmetic products and is based in South El Monte, California. The Company’s portfolio of products includes aloe vera products, antacids, cosmetics and douche, cough and cold products, cough and cold products, baby care, laxatives, lip balm products, men's personal care, Monticello drug division, oral care, pain relievers, personal care, skin care, tobacco accessories, topical ointments and creams and vitamins and nutritional items. Vince may still be available from the Monticello Drug Division of Lee Pharmaceuticals Ltd Bocasan (British market name) and Amosan (U.S. market name) are oral rinse preparations that are similar to Vince they are now made by Oral-B Laboratories. A small green glass jar, with a screw top lid, containing 'VINCE' mouth hygiene solutionFront label : VINCE / Regd. Trade Mark / FOR/ MOUTH HYGIENE / EFFECTIVE / REFRESHING / COMPLEMENTARY TRIAL SIZE Back label : DIRECTIONS ................./ VINCE LABORATORIES / LTD / NEW YORK N.Y. SYDNEY N.S.W.toiletries, mouth wash, medications, chemicals, pharmacy, cheltenham, moorabbin, vince laboratories ltd., sydney, new york, early settlers -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Sculptor, Responsible for the Reconstruction and Renovation of BBG Statues, INTERVIEW WITH MS JUDE SCHAHINGER, 5 December, 2006
FBBG Oral History Project. Important contributors to the Ballarat Botanic Gardens. Ms Jude Schahinger was responsible for the reconstruction and renovation statues within the Gardens.Statues are a significant part of the BBG heritage and Ms Jude Schahinger was important in preserving that heritage.6 pages of verbatim interview edited by John Garner, in bold, font 14. Page 7 Half of the page gives the history of the damage and repair of the Stoddart Statues.At the bottom of each page, "20061205 Schahinger Jude-INTERVIEW, fbbg oral history project, reconstruction and renovation of bbg statues. sculptor. restorer, vandalism of statues, interview by john garner. ms jude schahinger, condition of statues, methods of restoration of statues., doctor john garner, oral history, historical account of stoddart statues., john garner collection, garner, dr, schahinger, sculptor, restoration, ballarat, gardens, ballarat botanical gardens -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Report, Alan Bradley, "Ripping Yarns - Interview with Arthur Reynolds 14 June 2001", Jun. 2001
Arthur was a SEC Employee who worked on the Ballarat Scrubber Tram. Details use of the tram, drivers, events, working conditions and stories.Three page printed transcript prepared by Alan Bradley from audio tape (Reg. Item 2145) of an oral history interview conducted by Alan with Arthur Reynolds on 14 June 2001. Arthur was a SEC Employee who worked on the Ballarat Scrubber Tram. Details use of the tram, drivers, events, working conditions and stories.trams, tramways, oral history, audio tape transcripts, ballarat, arthur reynolds -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Newsletter, No. 65 March 1989
Contents: • Next meeting, Slides from our local collection • Annual General Meeting • Society Program • Eltham Heritage Walk • Oral History Project The Shire of Eltham Historical Society was formed in October 1967. The first newsletter of the Society was issued May 1978 and has been published continuously ever since on a bi-monthly basis. With the cessation of the Shire of Eltham in late 1994, the Society's name was revised to Eltham District Historical Society and this name first appeared with issue No. 103, July 1995. The collection of the Society's newsletters provides a valuable resource on the history of the Society's activities, office bearers and committee members, guest speakers and subjects of historical interest pertinent to the former Shire of Eltham and the Eltham District.A4 photocopied newsletter distributed to membersnewsletter, eltham district historical society, shire of eltham historical society -
Geoffrey Kaye Museum of Anaesthetic History
Equipment - Airway, Guedel
Oral airways, such as the Guedel, make it much easier for patients to be ventilated. They depress the tongue and prevent it from falling to the back of the throat where it would obstruct the airway.Curved, red rubber tubing with a metal connector in one end. 19M.M. DOairway, ventilation, obstruction, guedel, rubber -
Whittlesea Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Jeff Sole, Mr. Sole ploughing at South Morang
Mr. Sole ploughing at South Morang. One of a series of photographs from the Jeff Sole Family Photograph Collection and the South Morang Oral History Project. Photocopy of a print on thick card.From Jeff Sole Collectionsouth morang, sole family, jeff sole collection, sheep station south morang, kent village south morang, twin palms south morang, sole's home, ploughing, horse and plough -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Domestic object - Glass Jug, 1970s
Donated by Don , who grew up in Blackburn. Our Society did an Oral History ( NK 6057 ) on his life. The tape is held in our files.Pyrex Juice jug with orange & lemon print & yellow lid with gold tip.PYREX R U.S.A.domestic items, food & drink consumption -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newsletter, Heidelberg Historian: Newsletter of the Heidelberg Historical Society Inc. No. 262 February 2011, 2005o
Newsletter of the Heidelberg Historical Society. Contains news items, oral histories and other material relevant to the Heidelberg area. Incomplete run from December 2005A record of neighbouring historical societiesNewsletter copied on white A4 paper. Varying number of pages.heidelberg historical society, heidelberg, city of banyule history -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newsletter, Plenty News and Views. The newsletter of the Plenty Historical Society Inc Vol. 1 No. 33 November 2010, 2010_11
Newsletter of the Plenty Historical Society. Contains news items, oral histories and other material relevant to the Plenty area. Incomplete run from November 2010.A record of neighbouring historical societies.Newsletter printed on yellow A4 paperplenty, plenty historical society inc -
Greensborough Historical Society
Family History, Relatively simple, or, a Tale of two brothers, my ancestors: by Brian Poulter, 1881o
This oral history tells the story of two brothers, Giles John Poulter and William Haylock Poulter. It relates the story of their marriages to Mary Dalrymple and Mary Alice Dalrymple.Shows some of the relationships within the Poulter family.One page of text.poulter, dalrymple, giles john poulter, william haylock poulter, brian poulter -
Unions Ballarat
Weevils at work : what's happening to work in Australia : an oral record, Lowenstein, Wendy, 1997
An oral history: interviews with working and unemployed men and women across many industries. Includes interviews across rural and urban Australia. A companion book to Weevils in the Flour. Relevant to Australian workplace issues.Paper; book. Front cover: green background; colour picture of urban industrial area with smoking chimneys; yellow and white lettering.Front cover: title and author's name.btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, oral history, workplace relations, unemployment, employment, interviews, rural people, urban people, weevils in the flour -
National Wool Museum
Book, An Historical Record of the Great Wool Store Days
"An Historical Record of the Great Wool Store Days" - Bob Williams, 1993. A history (based on anecdotes and oral history) of Australian wool stores, wool brokers and wool sales.wool brokering wool marketing wool sales wool stores, wool brokering, wool marketing, wool sales, wool stores -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Work on paper - Manager, Ballarat Botanical Gardens, City of Ballarat, Interview with Ian ROSSITER by John Garner, 26 May 2006
Ian Rossiter, City of Ballarat, Manager of Strategy Development and Corporate Projects& Ballarat Botanical Gardens, interviewed by Doctor John Garner for the Friends of the Botanical Gardens Oral History Project.The interview is valuable in giving information and insights of the Manager of the Gardens over fourteen years.All visiblejohn garner collection, garner, rossiter, interview, ballarat botanical gardens, ballarat, gardens, doctor, ian rossiter, horticulture, robert clark centre, fernery, prisoner of war memorial, sequoias, master plan, wetlands, curator's house, statues