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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BILL ASHMAN COLLECTION: VACUUM ROAD MAP OF NEW SOUTH WALES
Vacuum Road Map of New South Wales with Interstate Routes with the Compliments of the Vacuum Oil Company Pty. Ltd. Coloured map of NSW with car, trucks, aeroplane and petrol bowsers around the margin. Has a list of principal Towns and Distances from Sydney. On the back is Beauty Spots around Sydney, Traffic Hints, Sydney-Melbourne Routes, Short Tours Around Sydney, Outlets of Sydney, Canberra and Newcastle, What to See in Sydney, Vacuum Products, Making Sure of a Trouble-Free Trip, Super Plume or Plume and the front picture of the folded map which has a car with a lady, child and a man at the petrol bowser. Map folds up and has a brown card pocket to keep it in.map, bill ashman collection - correspondence, vacuum road map of new south wales, vacuum oil company pty ltd, clive barass -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Jemmeson, Edie, 1928
The fully self contained camp park containing accommodation, general store, entertainment rotunda, petrol bowsers and community kitchen was the vision of Richard Bromby Whiter who commenced the project in 1927. Water for gardening and sewerage supplied by an underground bore.Black and white photograph of the entrance to the planned Lakes Camping Park, fronting Roadknight Street, Lakes Entrance, Victoria.tourism, recreation, caravan parks -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Jemmeson Edie, 1928
This fully self contained camp park containing accommodation, general store, entertainment, Rotunda, petrol bowsers and community kitchen was the vision of Richard Bromby Whiter, who commenced the project in 1927. Water for gardening and sewerage supplied by an underground bore.Small format black and white photograph of the entrance to the planned Lakes Camping Park, fronting Roadknight Street. Shows sign at the rear of block on timber fence, other buildings in background. Lakes Entrance Victoriatourism, recreation, caravan parks -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Jemmeson Edie, 1928
This fully self contained camp park containing accommodation, general store, entertainment, Rotunda, petrol bowsers and community kitchen was the vision of Richard Bromby Whiter who commenced the project in 1927. Water for gardening and sewerage supplied by an underground boreSmall format black and white photograph of the entrance to the planned Lakes Camping Park fronting Roadknight Street. Shows homestead, cabin and tents, small tree in foreground, vehicle at side. Vera Wilson, later Vera Harbeck, standing outside entrance. Lakes Entrance Victoriatourism, recreation, camping, room display -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1928c
Also postcard size black and white same scene but larger view with two vehicles, with inscription-General view Lakes camping park showing homestead.|Larger copy has the inscription Beautiful view of park from Whiters Lookout Tower.Black and white photograph of Whiters Park, showing residence and office, gardens, tennis court, early model car by the petrol bowser, electric lights on tall poles. Opposite park entry is Aults Motor Engineer, scattered cottages. In distance is Cunninghame Arm, sand hummocks and ocean. Lakes Entrance Victoriaresort, township, transport, recreation -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, 1928c
Black and white photograph of Whiters Park, showing residence and office, gardens, tennis court, early model car by the petrol bowser, electric lights on tall poles. Opposite park entry is Aults Motor Engineer, scattered cottages. In distance is Cunninghame Arm, sand hummocks and ocean. Lakes Entrance Victoriaresort, township, transport, recreation -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Photocopy, A. C. Barrett, "A Man the Dust", c2000
Photocopy of a cartoon, from the Argus Supplement, 22/9/1945, following the end of the second World War, titled "A Man and the Dust", drawn by A. C. Barrett, featuring a man receiving petrol coupons, rationing and then getting ready to get their motor car out of the garage and clean it from it dusty condition. Two copiesOn copy 1 in ink "Argus Supplement, September 22, 1945" and "46". Copy 2 - "GEE46.tif" trams, tramways, cartoons, world war i, motor vehicles, argus -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park
Photograph/postcard, 'La Belle' Guest House, Emerald, Vic, c 1940's
Tim Kennedy built 'La Belle' Guest House circa 1890 - 1920. It became 'The Grange' sometime after 1942. The guest house was on Belgrave/Gembrook Road between IGA and the Shell Petrol Station. Unfortunately the guest house was demolished around 1983.Guest houses of the DandenongsSepia postcard, Rose Series depicting early guest house in EmeraldFront: The Rose Series Postcard, 'La Belle' Guest House, Emerald Vic. Back:: (handwritten) Dear Miss Hartnell, Just to wish you a Happy Xmas and bright new year I hope and trust that your health is better it was just twelve months yesterday since I returned from Olinda how time flies Doesent it, with all good wishes yours sincerely B George'la belle', the grange, tim kennedy -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Memorabilia - Couta Boat memorabilia; fuel ration tickets 1941
Petrol rationing was introduced in Australia in late 1940 and early 1941, but was not strictly enforced until 1942. The first ration tickets had a currency of six months. After that, issues were made every two months, to avoid forgeries and black market hoarding.A collection of ration tickets for fuel in various colours depicting volume and validity dates.fuel ration tickets, wwii, fishing -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1926 c
Also two black and white photographs taken from same location looking toward the Esplanade 04998.1 shows a car and petrol bowser in front of Broomes Federal. 04998.2 shows Broomes Federal Guesthouse with double facade.both 7 x 11.5 cmBlack and white photograph showing two wooden jetties on lake one leading to Baang Yarnda floating guest house Lakes Entrance Victoriaaboriginals, arts and crafts -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Negative - Photograph, George W. Bell, Lyon Bros. Eltham Motor Garage, 283-287 Main Road, Eltham, c.1963
The Lyon Bros Eltham Motor Garage opened in 1923 at 283-287 Main Road Eltham, opposite Arthur Street. Messrs Lyon Bros., Eltham, advertise that they have opened a motor garage near the post office, where a car or petrol may be procured day or night, and repairs effected. (The Advertiser, 2 March 1923) The garage was an official RACV Road Service Station and offered vehicles for hire in addition to conducting repairs. Community memories after posting this photo on Facebook include: "I can remember my dad putting 2 shilling pieces into a bowser to get petrol after hours." Lyon later built new premises which were subsequently demolished.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 '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 image 4 x 5 inch B&W Negsepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, eltham, automobiles, businesses, george w. bell collection, lyon, lyon bros garage, main road, motor garage, motor vehicles, petrol bowser -
Merbein District Historical Society
Article - Calendar, Birdwoodton General Store 1953, 1953
R. F. and D. M. Pavey ownersBusinesses used calendars to advertise their goods and services.Coloured Calendar "Pioneering Days 1851" print top half, bottom half includes General Store information and calendar'Chas. Steele and Co. Pty. Ltd. Printers, Melbourne' 'From original painting by C. Salis Lloyd'grocers, oil, petrol, business, birdwoodton, 1954, newsagents, -
Fire Services Museum of Victoria
Fire Engine - Pump - Melba, MFB Pierce-Arrow Heavy Pumper, 1911 (exact)
Unique vehicle fabricated by MFB from chassis of Dame Nellie Melba's salon carUnique vehicle, critical for large fire extinguishing, fully restoredPierce-Arrow MFB Heavy Pumper salon car manufactured 1911 Petrol Engine - Straight 6, 48HP, Kelly & Lewis pump, centrifugal, 400 gpm, 5 inputs, 2 outlets, rear mounted PTO driven Converted by MFB from Salon Car into heavy pumper in 1919 Out of service with MFB in 1933Registration No 16658, 1911 Melba Pump, Pierce-Arrow,melbourne, red, melba, heavy pumper, mfb, pierce arrow, vehicle, dame nellie melba, fire engine, solid tyre -
Kilmore Historical Society
Photograph, Adamsons Garage
17.5cm x 13cm black and white photograph of Adamsons Garage. Light coloured large shed houses the garage. Signage on the shed reads "Phone 34 C.L. Adamson Authorised Ford Dealer Cars Trucks Tractors". Three petrol bowsers situated in front of the shed. There is also a person walking down the street passing the garage.garage, mechanics, automobile repair shop -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Mrs Jessie Watts memorabilia, 1932 - 1945
Memorabilia of Don Watts' mother Mrs Jessie Watts (nee Kirkwood) who ran the Blackburn Dairy from 1929. She lived 1904 - 1972. Includes Photo NP874 and enlarged copy of aged 21. Identity card, issued 1949, Drivers' Licence 1932 and petrol ration coupons from World War 2.watts, jessie (mrs), kirkwood, jessie, world war, 1939 - 1945, ration books, blackburn dairy -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Model - Diorama, Stores Vehicle Roadside Stall
Guntruck escort vehicle and stores truck next to paddy field. Crew appear to be buying refreshments from local villagers. Stores truck is a POL (petrol, oil and lubricants) truck towing a fuel trailer. A wrecked jeep is on the side of the field. Junk dog truck has four machine guns mounted to protect the stores truck.Gun truck bears the name JunkDog. White US stars on the POL truckalso says USA.junk dog, gun truck, diorama -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Slide, Peter Moses, 1977
Photograph of W6 953 on an East Brighton Route 64 run, turning from St Kilda Road into Queensway, St Kilda. Shows the redeveloped St Kilda junction and the roadway. Tram has advertisements for Radiant Sinks and Amoco Petrol. Kodak cardboard mount slide, taken by Peter Moses early 1977. Slide dated Feb.In ink on slide "1977 St Kilda Jtn"trams, tramways, st kilda junction, queensway, route 64, east brighton, w6 class, tram 953 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - HIGH STREET, KANGAROO FLAT, c1961
Black and white photograph: Street-scape High Street, Kangaroo Flat 1961. View of shops in the main block. Sign post far left with distances un miles. Buses, cars and pedestrians. Note no formed gutters. Shell Petrol Station on right. Photographed from the corner where Aldi's super market now stands.The Herald & Weekly Times Ltd. Melbourne, Australiaplace, streetscape, high strret, kangaroo flat, copyright, not for unauthorized reproduction -
Orbost & District Historical Society
Match box
These pocket-sized cases for carrying matches took their name from 'Vesta', the deity that presided over the domestic focus (hearth) in Ancient Rome. Vesta cases were in great use between the 1860's and 1940', but the invention of the pocket petrol lighter initiated a decline in the use of these items.Silver match box with crown hinged lid. Front is engraved.match-safe silver smoking-accessories vesta-case -
Puffing Billy Railway
New Record Saw Bench, circa 1930's
Saw Bench - New Record Saw Bench Timber framed with steel wheels, belt driven saw blade powered by a Rosbery internal combustion engine. The Rosebery Engine No C28437 R.P.M 800 H.P. 6 Manufactured By Westinghouse Rosebery Pty.Ltd. Sydney Rosebery Engine Works Ltd began as the engine and pump manufacturing division of Buzacott & Company, and in 1923 became an incorporated company. In 1935, Westinghouse gave Rosebery Engine Works the right to manufacture and sell nearly all Westinghouse products. The name of the company then changed to Westinghouse Rosebery Ltd From the late nineteenth century, petrol engines gradually supplanted steam engines for running a wide range of machines, and in turn petrol engines were largely supplanted by electric motors. The Champion was a successful small petrol engine made by the large Sydney company, Westinghouse Rosebery, based on the American-designed Fuller and Johnson engine. With hopper cooling and a fuel tank between the skids, and weighing only 240 pounds (109 kg), it was easy to mount on wheeled transport, making the Champion a self-contained mobile source of power. Engines of this type were used in rural areas for driving chaff cutters, small saw benches, pumps and orchard sprayers. These engines were also commonly used in both rural and urban areas for powering concrete mixers. Both Westinghouse Rosebery in NSW and Toowoomba Foundry in Queensland made these engines in large quantities, beginning in the 1920s when tariff protection made local manufacturing viable. The production of small petrol engines continued in Australia until the 1970s, when reduced tariff protection led to increased competition from cheaper imported engines. Historic - Industrial Timber working - belt driven saw blade powered by a Rosbery internal combustion engine. Timber framed with steel wheels, belt driven saw blade powered by a Rosbery internal combustion engine. The Rosebery Engine No c28437 R.P.M 800 H.P. 6 Manufactured By Westinghouse Rosebery Pty.ltd. Sydneysaw bench, puffing billy, new record, internal combustioin, westinghouse rosebery pty.ltd., rosebery pty, internal combustion engine. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Stubley Garage - external view, 1946_
Stubley Garage 1946. The Stubley Group began in 1946 when Purcell Stubley purchased a site with petrol bowsers in Main Street from 'Snowy' Jessop. In 1948 Purcell began building the new Stubley Motors, working round the old site to keep the business operating. It was completed in 1951.Digital copy of black and white photographpurcell stubley, stubley motors, stubley group greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Stubley Garage, 1946_
Stubley Garage 1946. The Stubley Group began in 1946 when Purcell Stubley purchased a site with petrol bowsers in Main Street from 'Snowy' Jessop. In 1948 Purcell began building the new Stubley Motors, working round the old site to keep the business operating. It was completed in 1951.Digital copy of black and white photographpurcell stubley, stubley motors, stubley group greensborough -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park
Book, Friends of Kirth Kiln, Fireside Stories, The Parkers as Friends of Kurth Kiln, February 2010
Kith Kiln was the site of a short lived charcoal kiln designed to provide an alternative to petrol during World War 11 when there was a fuel shortage. Local history has been told by Genseric (Bill) Parker and the reflections collected by Friends of Kirth Kiln (under the auspices of Parks Victoria).The booklet is significant because it tells the story of the development of the Kirth Kiln Park in Gembrook, from the Friends perspective.The park is not only historical but is also of great environmental significance and it forms part of community life in the district. Green soft cover booklet of 128 pages. The front cover has 2 photos; the top one of the caretakers compound with Forest Commission huts and the bottom photo is of the Lake, taken from the dam on Tomahawk Creek. The back cover has a diagram of the Kiln logo.Fireside Stories with Genseric (Bill) Parker and Lorna Parker. Reflections collected by Friends of Kirth Kiln.kirth kiln, genseric parker, parks victoria, gembrook, charcoal burner -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet - Ampol advertising material
On 23rd March 1936, the Australian Motorist Petrol Company, (Ampol) was incorporated in NSW. It was the first oil company that the Australian public could buy shares in. It was listed on the Stock Exchange in 1948 as Ampol Petroleum Ltd. It merged with Caltex in 1995 but the brand Ampol still exists especially in regional areas.Small pamphlet with the story of the Union Jack and the Australian flag, some other British flags (the white ensign, the red ensign and the blue ensign). The story of petroleum and the pioneer of the oil industry in Australia complete the pamphlet. Australian flag on one side and advertising for Ampol on the other. The last item is a small folding pamphlet with the words of "God Bless Australia' on the inside. Aileen and John Ellison Collection.In red pen Bell 212 and some unreadable words.ampol, flags -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Rear of Stubley Motors, 1951_
Rear of Stubley Motors 1951. The Stubley Group began in 1946 when Purcell Stubley purchased a site with petrol bowsers in Main Street from 'Snowy' Jessop. In 1948 Purcell began building the new Stubley Motors, working round the old site to keep the business operating. It was completed in 1951.Digital copy of black and white photographpurcell stubley, stubley motors, stubley group greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Stubley Garage, 1946_
Stubley Garage 1946. The Stubley Group began in 1946 when Purcell Stubley purchased a site with petrol bowsers at 96 Main Street from 'Snowy' Jessop. In 1948 Purcell began building the new Stubley Motors, working round the old site to keep the business operating. It was completed in 1951.Digital copy of black and white photographpurcell stubley, stubley motors, stubley group greensborough -
Federation University Art Collection
Painting, Norman Hofmaier, 'Promethius 1 from the Mallee Mysteries Series', by Norman Hofmaier
Norman Keith HOFMAIER (12.08.1951- ) Born Beulah, Wimmera, Victoria Norman Hofmaier was a scion of a well-known family, he completed his secondary education at Hopetoun High School and Ballarat College. Later he studied Visual Art at University of Ballarat, including painting, design and sculpture. Hofmaier’s childhood in Beulah was spent on the family property running beside the Yarriambiack Creek. Both he and his father had an intimate knowledge of the flora and fauna of the Mallee. The Wyperfeld National Park, home to the Big Desert, was a favourite place for Norman’s uncle who planted acres of native trees at the family property. Dr Di Bresciani explains: “The colours and vastness of the Mallee are represented in many works which reflect, variously, the relentless quiet and swirling energies found in the ‘dust storm might’ of the Mallee area. Most works may be described as abstract, lyrical abstract or abstract expressionist." From the 1970s until the 1990s he began an outpouring of work, using oil-based paints overlaid manually on large, specially-prepared boards using brushes, cloths, sponges, sprays or rollers. Petrol solvents were used to soften, blur and enhance shapes and edges. His work reflected his exploration of his inner state, sometimes flowing and placid, sometimes tempestuous. After a brief sojourn into city-life Norman returned to working in the country, until finally submitting to mental illness and permanent care in the mid 1990s. Norman Hofmaier's works are represented in major collections including that of the well- known artist Mitch Pearson ( an important influence and lifelong friend). The work 'Pastel of a Nude' was shown in a widely distributed magazine and two works owned by Mark Shannon were planned to be published as record covers in 1993. He won an award during the bicentennial recognising his skill as a Wimmera artist. From the 1970s until the 1990s he began an outpouring of work, using oil-based paints overlaid manually on large, specially-prepared boards using brushes, cloths, sponges, sprays or rollers. Petrol solvents were used to soften, blur and enhance shapes and edges. This work was purchased from the exhibition 'Norman Hofmaier: Mallee Mysteries' at the Lost Ones Gallery in Camp Street, Ballarat. The exhibition explored the legacy of Hofmaier’s work as well as raising money for the Ballarat Art Foundation. The Hofmaier family donated 16 works of the artist to be sold to raise funds for the foundation, to support emerging artists.Original painting in square format, featuring abstract swirls of blue, white, red, yellow and green.On back of work: 1. pools of diluted oil paint covering approximately 8 cm from each edge, 2. in right hand corner in permanent marker "N Hofmaier" 3. middle right hand side, torn exhibition label, with the words, "Belauh", "Local Art", "Prome", "Local Art", "$350", "Collect A", "oin" 4. Bottom right corner, two exhibition labels on card. Cards read: The flowing of movement before any known bodies are formed. Matter and gases bubble forming kaleidoscopic colours and shapes. Promethius 1 Oil based pigment with petrol on prepared board 1320 x 1210 mm On front of work, bottom right hand corner, in white lettering, N Hofmaier. Bottom right hand olive green frame damaged on front of work.painter, mallee, beluah, norman hofmaier, wimmera, abstract, alumni -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Lighter Lift Arm, circa early 1900s
This cigarette or pipe lighter was in use in the mid 1900's when the majority of users were men. Ladies did smoke but mainly not in "public" The activity was still regarded as a male activity. Middle to Upper "Class" of women nearly always had a gentleman "at hand" that would "light up" her cigarette. This was seen as a "social" activity only but later in the mid 1900's onward it was quite acceptable for both sexes to "smoke" at anytime.This type of lighter was male orientated due to the degree of lighting the flint with the horizontal movement required a strong thumb action across the lighting wheel. It is significant to rural areas such as the Kiewa Valley as the majority of men (especially during and after World War II) regarded smoking as a way to ease off the "tension" of hard work. The socio-economics of the Australian work place changed after the emancipation of women in the "workforce" after the World War II depleted the male workforce for the duration of the War and changed the Australian ethics of women in all aspects of both city and rural working "so called" male only occupations.This Roller Beacon lift arm cigarette/pipe lighter has a chrome plated brass shell and is fueled by petrol. To operate this lighter you lift the "snuffer" arm(long roller lift arm) exposing the horizontal external flint tube, then scrape the flint wheel to create a spark (to light the wick) from the adjacent flint(resting on the brass ignition wheel).At the base to the left of the "filler" screw "PATENT No. 485037, 818155" underneath "REG. DES. N" on the filler screw "ROLLER REG" underneath "TRADE MARK". To the right of the "filler", "THE ROLLER BEACON MADE IN ENGLAND"early hand lighters, smoking in the 1930's, cigarette lighter, cigarette, tobacco -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative, Wal Jack, late 1930's
Yields information about Ballarat 's tram operations and Hospital Corner.Negative and Digital image of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of No. 19 turning from Sturt St into Drummond St North end route to Gardens. In the background are the premises of Shell Petrol, Morris Ellis Motor Engineers, a hair dresser, a bakery, M. George and E Daly and the Great Southern Hotel. Also in the view is the ESCo street electrical pillar. trams, tramways, hospital corner, sturt st, drummond st, tram 19 -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Slide - Set of 2, Keith Caldwell, Mar. 1960
Set of 2 Agfa Colour slide, cardboard mount, by Keith Caldwell of 9 March 1960 - .1 - W5 794 outbound in Peel St North Melbourne, showing Essendon Depot. Has adverts for Cinzano and ? .2 - W2 404 outbound, ditto, showing route 55 West Coburg. In the background is a Golden Fleece Self Serve petrol station.hand stamped "9 Mar '60".trams, tramways, peel st, w5 class, essendon depot, w2 class, west coburg, route 55, tram 794, tram 404