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Vision Australia
Administrative record - Text, Care hire-purchase agreement between the Association for the Advancement of the Blind and J. W. Wilson 1953, November 18, 1953
This agreement between the Association for Advancement the Blind and J. W. Wilson, Secretary lays out the terms and conditions the hire-purchase of a motor vehicle at 16 pounds per month totalling 1039 pounds. The agreement is Dated 18th November 1953, and is signed and Sealed by members of the General Committee and J. W. Wilson. 5 pages of typed legal agreementassociation for the advancement of the blind, john wilson -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr W. Laxton's Boot Factory with workers lined up on verandah in Main Street Stawell
W. Laxton Boot Factory with workers lined up on verandah Main Street Stawell.stawell businesses -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Drawing, Mr W. Whiteside & Co., Tailors in Main Street Stawell from the P.C. News Supplement 1888 -- Sketch
W. Whiteside & Co. Tailors Main Street from P.C. News Supplement 1888stawell businesses -
Donald History and Natural History Group operating the Donald Court House Museum
Aerated Water Bottle
Mr W. H. (Billy) Lewis manufactured soft drinks and cordials of many types in his factory in Woods street south, Donald. An energetic man, Mr. Lewis built up a big business, and supplied surrounding towns and districts as well as shops and customers in the Donald and Watchem areas. In the later stages of operation he was assisted by his son Alf, who died in May, 1952. Mr. W. H. Lewis died in June, 1924. The patronage accorded to the Lewis products enabled Mr Lewis to keep the factory in full production for many years.Aqua codd-neck glass bottle. Four round indents above two neck side crimps. W. H. LEWIS DONALD moulded lengthwise on front. LEMONADE moulded horizontally on back. "M" moulded on base. Glass marble and rubber washer inside. Some inner stain. -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, C W Peck, Australian legends : tales handed down from the remotest times by the autocthonous inhabitants of our land, 1933
Different text to the original edition. Does not include stories of White Pioneers, but concentrates on Creation Stories, flora and fauna, etc.B&w illustrations, b&w photographscreation stories, mythology, folklore -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Grave of Thomas W Finn, Greensborough Cemetery, 17/06/1938
Grave of Thomas W. Finn (died 17/06/1938) in Plot#Q11 Greensborough Cemetery. Greensborough Cemetery was created when land was given for the cemetery by Mr William Poulter, a local settler, about 1864. The cemetery holds the graves of many early settlers in the district. Digital copy of colour photograph of grave/headstone [damaged headstone]thomas w finn, greensborough cemetery -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Grave of Thomas W Finn, Greensborough Cemetery, 17/06/1938
Grave of Thomas W. Finn (died 1838) in Plot#Q11 Greensborough Cemetery. Damaged headstone.Greensborough Cemetery was created when land was given for the cemetery by Mr William Poulter, a local settler, about 1864. The cemetery holds the graves of many of the early settlers in the district. The cemetery holds approximately 250 grave sites with 350 people buried there. Digital copy of colour photograph of grave/headstone [damaged]thomas w finn -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Grave of Thomas W Finn, Greensborough Cemetery [damaged headstone], 17/06/1938
Grave of Thomas W. Finn (died 17/06/1938) in Plot#Q11 Greensborough Cemetery. Greensborough Cemetery was created when land was given for the cemetery by Mr William Poulter, a local settler, about 1864. The cemetery holds the graves of many early settlers in the district. Digital copy of colour photograph of grave/headstone [damaged]thomas w finn, greensborough cemetery -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Coronation Procession with the Stawell Technical School Float & the W D Fry & Sons Confectioner store on the left 1952
Coronation Procession 1952. W D Fry & Sons Confectioner. Stawell Technical School Float.stawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Mr W. J. Chapman --- Stawell Photographer taken from Australian Photographic Journal 1909
Portrait W. J. Chapman Photographer of Stawell taken from Australian Photographic Journal 1909stawell -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, 36 Ligar Street -- Weatherboard Cottage of Mr W Rees & Family 1998 -- Coloured
Colour photograph of cottage 36 Ligar Street (Rees family W Rees) taken in 1998stawell houses -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Pleasant Creek -- Stawell Hospital -- Mrs W H Syme nee Unknown -- donor of Syme Ward -- Studio Portrait
Pleasant Creek. Stawell Hospital Portrait of Mrs. W. H. Syme donor of Syme Ward.stawell hospital medical -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Photograph of football team and four officials. B&W. Perhaps Bayswater Football Club circa 1960s
Photograph of Football team and two coaches. B&W. Perhaps Bayswater Football Club. +Additional Keywords: Kennedy / Pong (2nd from the L) -
Upper Yarra Museum
Negative Photographic Reproduction, Laying the tram track to Clover Dell Mill with E. Smith , W Towers …. Hoddles Creek
Laying the tram track to Clover Dell Mill with E. Smith , W Towers & ? Hoddles Creek Negative Black white Scanned at 600 dpi.laying tram track clover dell mill e smith w towers hoddle creek -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Letter, Geo. W. Bell, 1980
Author is an artist. Description of attempts to acquire history of Burnley Gardens with some criticisms.Letter to John Patrick Handwritten letter on lined foolscap to John Patrick from Geo W. Bell Archive entry includes photocopy also.john patrick, geo w. bell, geo w bell artist, 1980 letter, history of burnley gardens, discourse, discourse burnley gardens -
Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat Inc.
Document, Miners' Right issued to James W. Graham in Trust for the Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat, 21/07/1906
A miners' right issued to James W. Graham in Trust for the Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat. The land under Miners' Right was in Ripon Street South.miners' right, ballarat old colonists' association, james w. graham, ripon street south, j.b. bell, old colonists' association of ballarat -
Orbost & District Historical Society
Book, The Cunninghame Progressive Association, Guide to Buchan Caves & the Gippsland Lakes, c.1900-1910
This booklet was issued as a tourist advertising/promotion for the Gippsland Lakes and Buchan Caves. It was most likely printed in the early 20th Century. This promotion also includes associated areas such as Lake Tyers, Cunninghame (Lakes Entrance), Nowa Nowa, Sale, and Bairnsdale. An early tourist promotion for East Gippsland, focussing on Melbourne tourists travelling to Sale or Bairnsdale by train, and then by steamer or coach. An example of an early tourism promotion.A booklet of 103 pages, printed in b/w. The cover is a dk. red paper with gold print, quite fragile. The book contains b/w photographs, advertisements, time tables for trains and steamers travelling through the Gippsland Lakes from Sale to Cunninghame (eg. SS JCD), also a map of the steamer route. ...Guide... To the Gippsland Lakes and Buchan Caves (Written by Frank Whitcombe, and Illustrated by H D Bulmer and N J Caire). Issued by The Cunninghame Progressive Association. J R Coate (President), Alfred Nation (Hon. Secretary), Committee - W S Barke, P Harbeck, E J Wyld, T Roadknightbuchan caves, gippsland lakes, ss j c d, tourism -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Grave of Mrs H. W. Stead, Greensborough Cemetery, 11/03/1886
Grave of Mrs H. W. Stead (died 11/03/1886) Plot# unknown, Greensborough Cemetery.Greensborough Cemetery was created when land was given for the cemetery by Mr William Poulter, a local settler, about 1864. The cemetery holds the graves of many of the early settlers in the district. The cemetery holds approximately 250 grave sites with 350 people buried there. Digital copy of colour photograph of grave/headstone.h w stead, greensborough cemetery -
Malmsbury Historical Society
Photograph (Item), B/W Postcard Mates Of C R Swainston Wwii Eng, Malmsbury c1940
People - "Swainston, C. R.; Bradshaw P. J.; Penn W.; Hore(?), G" Associated with - WWII -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Drawing, Mr W. Laxton, Stawell Boot Factory in Main Street Stawell c1890 -- Sketch
W. Laxton Stawell Boot Factory Main Street Stawell From Sketch series Circa 1890stawell businesses -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Cr W J Phillips miner and shareholder in Morning Star Quartz Mining Company -- Studio Portrait -- 2 Photos
Cr W J Phillips miner and shareholder in Morning Star Quartz Mining Company Two Photographsstawell -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Press Release, Minister of Transport, "Media Release - Government acts to secure the future of W class trams", 17/09/2003 12:00:00 AM
Press or Media Release dated 17/9/2003, two A4 pages, titled "Media Release - Government acts to secure the future of W class trams", about the return to operational use of W class trams following a safety review. Gives details of the routes to be operated, number of trams in service, and safety restrictions. Quotes Transport Minister Peter BatchelorSee imagestrams, tramways, w class, safety, withdrawn trams, braking -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book - Papers and Addresses, John F W Herschel, Essays From The Edinburgh and Quarterly Reviews, 1857
The author of this book, and many other similar books, was Sir John F. W. Herschel (John Frederick William), 1792-1871. He was a famous mathematician, astronomer, chemist and botanist. In 1838 he was created a baronet, of Slough in the County of Buckingham. The results of his research and discoveries are in use today. 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. 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 Longman Brown Green Longman and Roberts, 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 significant for its association with the author, Sir John F W Herschel, and his discoveries and inventions, some of which are still used today.. The book is important for its connection with the London publisher Longmans, Green, Brown, Longmans and Roberts. 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.Essays from the Edinburgh and Quarterly Reviews: with addresses and other pieces Author: Sir John F W Herschel Publisher: Longman, Brown, Green, Longmans and Roberts Date: 1857 Black cloth hardcover book with embossed gold text on the spine. Inscriptions are on labels, stickers, stamps and handwriting. The book is part of the Pattison Collections.The label on spine: "PAT 824 HER" Sticker on pastedown front endpaper: "Warrnambool Public Library" Sticker on front loose endpaper: "Corangamite Regional Library Service" Stamp on front loose endpaper: Corangamite Regional Library Service" Stamps, two, on fly: "Warrnambool Mechanics Institute" Handwriting on fly: "155 (crossed out)" "165" "P/W" 4608" "824" 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, essays from the edinburgh and quarterly reviews, sir john f w herschel, longman brown green longmans and roberts, 1857, mid-19th century, mathematician, botanist, astronomer, chemist -
Power House Rowing Club
Black and white photograph, Opening of Power House Rowing Club with M O'Brien, CC W King, T Goss and C Gahan, 1970
Digital scan of black and white photograph. Opening of Power House Rowing Club with M O'Brien, CC W King, T Goss and C Gahan. -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, J W Terry Family Butcher's Shop, Surrey Hills, c1885, c1885
This was one of the earliest businesses in Surrey Hills and opened in 1885; in 1888 the business moved to 633 Canterbury Road and was known as Terry and Son; in 1889 it was advertised as Terry Bros. Information regarding the business was provided by Alan J Holt.Black and white photo of J W Terry Family Butcher's Shop with a man and 2 women standing in front and a horse and cart off to the right of the shop.businesses, butchers, surrey hills, canterbury road, alexandra avenue, horse drawn vehicles, terry bros, terry and son, 1885, clothing and dress, shops, mr j w terry, joseph w terry -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Digital Image, W 251 in Flinders St Melbourne towing a trailer, c1925
Digital image of tram W 251 in Flinders St Melbourne towing a trailer, c1925. Tram showing destination of Special. Has the railway fence in the background.trams, tramways, w class, flinders st -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Victorian Horticultural Digest, The Batman Tree: by W .A. Rolfe, 1966_04
This article describes the Batman Apple Tree in 1966. Author W. A. Rolfe relates his interviews with Greensborough pioneers.Details of condition of Batman Apple Tree in 1966, including its origin.Photocopy of article; 4 pages; balck and white illus.Source handwritten on first page.batman apple tree, w a rolfe, plenty river, greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
School Photograph - Digital Image, Greensborough Primary School Gr2062 1978 Grade Prep W, 1978_
Class photograph from Greensborough Primary School No.2062. 1978 Grade Prep W. Student names are not identified.Digital copy of colour group photograph.Class name marked on photograph.greensborough primary school, greensborough state school -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, L & W Bennett's Post Office in Longfield Street Stawell West 1960's
L & W Bennett Post Office Longfield Street Stawell and Ed Ham Milk Bar 1960's post office, milk bar -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Equipment - Scale and weights, 1860-1900
The subject item was made in England by W&T Avery a British manufacturer of weights and weighing machines. The company was founded in the early 18th century and took the name W & T Avery in 1818. The undocumented origin of the company goes back to 1730 when James Ford established the business in the town of Digbeth. On Joseph Balden, the then company’s owner’s death in 1813 William and Thomas Avery took over his scale making business and in 1818 renamed it W & T Avery. The business rapidly expanded and in 1885 they owned three factories: the Atlas Works in West Bromwich, the Mill Lane Works in Birmingham and the Moat Lane Works in Digbeth. In 1891 the business became a limited company with a board of directors and in 1894 the shares were quoted on the London Stock Exchange. In 1895 the company bought the legendary Soho Foundry in Smethwick, a former steam engine factory owned by James Watt & Co. In 1897 the move was complete and the steam engine business was gradually converted to pure manufacture of weighing machines. The turn of the century was marked by managing director William Hipkins who was determined to broaden the renown of the Avery brand and transform the business into specialist manufacture of weighing machines. By 1914 the company occupied an area of 32,000m² and had some 3000 employees. In the inter-war period, the growth continued with the addition of specialized shops for cast parts, enamel paints and weighbridge assembly and the product range diversified into counting machines, testing machines, automatic packing machines and petrol pumps. During the second world war, the company also produced various types of heavy guns. At that time the site underwent severe damage from parachute mines and incendiary bombs. Then from 1931 to 1973, the company occupied the 18th-century Middlesex Sessions House in Clerkenwell as its headquarters. Changes in weighing machine technology after World War II led to the closure of the foundry, the introduction of electronic weighing with the simultaneous gradual disappearance of purely mechanical devices. The continued expansion was partly achieved through a series of acquisitions of other companies. After almost a century of national and international expansion, the company was taken over by GEC in 1979. Keith Hodgkinson, managing director at the time, completed the turn-around from mechanical to electronic weighing with a complete overhaul of the product range of retail sales of industrial platform scales. In 1993 GEC took over the Dutch-based company Berkel and the Avery-Berkel name was introduced. In 2000 the business was in turn acquired by the US-American company Weigh-Tronix, who already owned Salter, and is today operating as Avery Weigh-Tronix.An item used by grocers and merchants throughout the then British colonies of England to weigh store-bought goods around the mid to late 19th century. This item gives an insight into the daily lives of early colonial settlers and is a significant part of the era’s social history of the time.Balance scale and weights with removable dish, two round weights glued to tray 4oz and 8oz. Scales 'to weigh up to 28lb. Printed in gold on black labels each side "W & T AVERY LTD", "BIRMINGHAM" warrnambool, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, scale and weights, food preparation equipment, w t avery ltd, balance scale, grocers scales, james ford, william & thomas avery, birmingham uk