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Yendon History Group
Boxed set of four (4) coasters - coaster 4
Part of the contents of a souvenir gift bag given to those who rode on the re-enactment train for the 150th anniversary of the Geelong to Ballarat railway on 10 April 2012.Gold aluminium coaster, backed with royal blue felt. Embossed with a picture of a modern intercity train and a map of Victoria. Identical to coaster 3.Supporting regional Victoria V/Linegeelong ballarat railway, railway 150th anniversary -
Yendon History Group
Boxed set of four (4) coasters - box lid
Part of the contents of a souvenir gift bag given to those who rode on the re-enactment train for the 150th anniversary of the Geelong to Ballarat railway on 10 April 2012.Cardboard box lid, black textured finish outside, white insidegeelong ballarat railway, railway 150th anniversary -
Yendon History Group
Boxed set of four (4) coasters - box base
Part of the contents of a souvenir gift bag given to those who rode on the re-enactment train for the 150th anniversary of the Geelong to Ballarat railway on 10 April 2012.Cardboard box base, white.geelong ballarat railway, railway 150th anniversary -
Yendon History Group
Poster: railway anniversary, You're invited to celebrate 150 years of Ballarat trains, 2012
These posters were displayed at Ballarat Station prior to the 150th anniversary of the Geelong to Ballarat railway on Tuesday 10th April 2012. The open day was Saturday 14th April.Large heary-weight-paper poster advertising the open day at Ballarat station for the 150th anniversarygeelong ballarat railway, railway 150th anniversary, ballarat station -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Container - Reeves' Cordial Bottle, Early 20th century
The Reeves family emigrated from Dublin arriving in Geelong around 1845. The established their cordial business in Warrnambool in mid 19th century and operated well into the 20th century.The Reeves family were one of a number of drink manufacturers which operated in Warrnambool in the late 19th century and 20th century. Clear glass cylindrical bottle with neck. The dark grey stopper has an internal screw with rubber seal.Embossed on side of bottle "This bottle always remains the propertyof /R.V. REEVES/WARRNAMBOOL." Lined measure mark on side of bottle. "32" either side of lip.Manufacturers marks on bottom.reeves, warrnambool, cordial bottle -
Australian National Surfing Museum
Photograph, Lorne surfers 1920, 1920
This photograph shows Louis Whyte from Geelong and friends on Lorne Beach in 1920 holding two redwood timber surfboards. In the background can be seen the Lorne foreshore.One of the earliest group photographs of surfers in Victoria. The surfboards and surfers are believed to be the first in Victoria.Black and white photographlorne beach, redwood timber surfboard, ian macgillivray, louis whyte, blue harper -
Galen Catholic College
Anglesea Year 8 Camp, 2019
For many years now, Year 8 students have attended a school camp at Anglesea to the south west of Geelong. One of the activities that the students experienced was learning to surf.galen catholic college, galen college, surf, surfing, camp, camp activitiy, 2019 -
Torquay and District Historical Society
Newspaper article and photograph (copy), The Scammell Collection
The article was published in the Geelong Advertiser 150 year Anniversay edition in 1990 and retells the story of the Joseph H Scammell wrecked off Point Danger Torquay in 1091.The article recalls one of the significant shipwrecks off the Victorian coast.Black and White photocopyshipwrecks great ocean road victoria -
City of Ballarat Libraries
Photograph - Card Box Photographs, Site of St Martins in the Pine circa 1880
Pictured are the Fanning family who were toll-keepers. The property on Geelong Road is now St Martins in the Pines which was gifted to the Sisters of Mercy by Alice Fanning.st martins in the pines, alice fanning, sisters of mercy, building, vehicle, persons, private dwelling -
Footscray Primary School
Photograph (Item) - Grade 3A, 1944
Class photo 1944 Geelong Road Primary School, Footscray. Photo taken outside Edwardian Building. Please contact Footscray Primary School before use.1940s -
Clunes Museum
Booklet, AUSTRALIAN CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR GREETINGS 1895
PHOTOGRAPHSA BONE COLOURED BOOKLET FEATURING PHOTOGRAPHSnon-fictionPHOTOGRAPHSlocal history, document, booklet, booklet with photos -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BADHAM COLLECTION: VICTORIAN RAILWAYS CENTENARY 1854-1954 100 YEARS OF SERVICE BOOKLET
Victorian Railways Centenary 1854-1954 100 years of service booklet. Printed in glossy paper, page 1 contains article of 'condensed from a history of the Victorian Railways' which compiled by L.F. Harrigan. The contents include topics of Early private railways (1846-1878), The Melbourne and Hobsons Bay Railway Company - Gala opening, The Victorian government railways four periods of time (during 1856-1864, 1865-1911, 1883-1954, 1950 -1960). Photos inside include the seal of the Melbourne and Hobson's Bay Railway Company, South Yarra station 1874, opening of the Geelong and Melbourne railway June 25 1857, a hotel advertisement of 1857 featuring the Geelong and Melbourne railway - showing 'the British hotel Corio St Geelong, Spencer St station in 1872, the Taradale viaduct, on the Bendigo line in 1864, Harcourt station in 1865, Spirit of Progress, train on the Gembrook line. 1908 steam trains between Flinders St and Richmond the first electric train in Australia on a test run 6.10.1918, moving wheat by train 1901. The aircraft fuselages at Newport workshops during WWII, Bren gun carrier. Newport workshops at Queen Elizabeth Spencer St station 1954. The newsletter published by the Victorian Railways Public Relations and Betterment Board by the direction of the Commissioner.book, magazine, victorian railways, victorian railways / compiled by l.f. harrigan / -the melbourne and hobsons bay railway company - gala opening / south yarra station 1874 / published by the victorian railways public relations and betterment board by the direction of the commissioner -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Badge
Epaulet or hat badge for The Kings Royal Rifle Corps. Donated with other medals belonging to John Garbutt. Connection unknown. John Garbutt was Principal of Ballarat College for thirty-three years - 1877-1909. He was educated at Geelong National Grammar School and in 1860 was the first dux of the college. Fist class Honourman Arts and Laws at Melbourne University 1866; Two years a master at Geelong College; seven years master and three years senior master at Scotch College, Melbourne. Silver maltese cross hat badge with crest of The Kings Royal Rifle Corp on circle at centre of crossFace: THE KINGS ROYAL RIFLE CORPS ballarat-college, principal-john-garbutt, badge, the-kings-royal-rifle-corps -
Orbost & District Historical Society
album, Granny Hossack, 1914-1917
James Hossack and his wife, Penuel, arrived from Scotland to Geelong on Christmas Day 1852. "Granny" Hossack was born in 1821 and died in 1921 within two months of a century. James and Penuel had one daughter, Penuel who married Robert Pullar Cameron at Orbost. They had two sons, James(1858) and George(1860). James Hossack and his wife, Penuel, arrived from Scotland to Geelong on Christmas Day 1852. The Hossacks travelled to Australia on the "Ann Thompson"The Hossack family was a prominent Orbost family with strong ties to the Presbyterian Church in Orbost. This item is a part of the Hossack family history.A brown rectangular shaped photo album On front is a print of three large pink/red dahlia flowers. It has a pasted on label - GRANNY HOSSACKS CARDS. It has plastic sheets inside with a collection of cards sent to Granny Hossack -Christmas, funeral, New Year. On first page is a hand-written history of James Hossack and his wife Penuel.album "granny"-hossack hossack -
Geelong Cycling Club
Road Bike, 1929
Track cycle won by Jack Phillips 1929 in the Melbourne - Ballarat - Geelong - Melbourne Road Race. This was the first open road race won by a Geelong Amateur Cyclist. The Amateur Cycling Club was formed in 1929. This bike was restored by Ken Dickie who did his apprenticeship in fine line restorations and the painting was by Fred Cook. Hand grips by Harry Clarke. They used photographs from Jack Phillips of the original bike to restore the bike to its original colours and appearance.Track cycle one by Jack Phillips - the first of the big open road races won by an amateur.Restored Malvern Start Road Bike from 1929. Painted in red with the words Malvern Star highlighted in white on a blue background on the frame. The stem features two silver stars on a blue background. Single speed with wooden wheel rims. It has a leather saddle and rubber hand grips (formerly used as gas masks in WWI)"Malvern Star"jack phillips; geelong amateur cycling club; malvern star; geelong cycling club; 1929; -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - IAN DYETT COLLECTION: AUCTION CATALOGUE - AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL ANIMAL HEALTH LABORATORY
Dark red covered auction catalogue with black printing for a sale on the 5th and 6th July 1983 at the Australian National Animal Health Laboratory, Geelong, Vic. For sale was Construction Materials, Equipment, Scaffolding, Transportable Site Buildings, G.F.C. False Work, and Large Quantity Piping Stainless Steel and Copper Fittings. J. H. Curnow & Son Pty. Ltd. Were the auctioneers.business, auctioneers, j h curnow & son pty ltd, ian dyett collection - auction catalogue - australian national animal health laboratory, john holland, j h curnow & son pty ltd, f c dyett, i m dyett, n f dyett, bolton bros pty ltd print -
Anglesea and District Historical Society
Pennant, Unknown
Orange pennant flag listing towns on and near the Great Ocean Road. List of town names on pennant - (west to east) Mortlake, Warrnambool, Nirranda, Terang, Port Campbell, Lavers Hill, Colac, Beech Forest, Apollo Bay, Wye, Birregurra, Forrest, Deans Marsh, Peterborough, Princetown, Lorne, Eastern View, Airy's Inlet, Anglesea, Torquay, Geelong, Barwon Heads.GREAT/ OCEAN/ ROAD/ TRUST. Map of Area/ Route of the Great Ocean. (Orange - on wire stand. Printed on both sides.) great ocean road trust -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Bridge Mall traffic plan given the thumbs down", 8/06/2002 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper cutting from the Courier 8/6/2002, titled "Bridge Mall traffic plan given the thumbs down" written by Andrew Molloy about the general opposition to opening Bridge St. Mall to traffic, but that there was strong support for the return of a tram service. Has a photo of the Mall taken from Grenville St. Article also has notes regarding the Geelong Mall.bridge st, mall, tram revival -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Newspaper, The Courier Ballarat, "Ballarat Tramway Girl wins Queen Competition.", 1944
Has a strong association with the contestants in the Most Popular Conductress Competition and the winner, Ballarat based Mrs. Sylvia Mitchell and the wartime fund raiser.Newspaper Clipping from The Courier, 1-9-1944 about Sylvia Mitchell of Ballarat wining the Most Popular Competition, Melbourne Town Hall, Miss J. Mc Curdy of Geelong, Mrs. W. Rosewarn of Bendigo and other fund raisers. Contained within Reg Item 5507 - Foolscap binder with green covers, black binding edge and metal clips. conductresses, most popular conductress competition, sec, competition -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, 1901
Black and White copy print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Copy photograph of demonstration electric locomotive (narrow gauge) hauled vehicles at the Gold Jubilee Exhibition in 1901. See page 80 of Keith Kings, Bendigo Tramways, ARHS 1972 for further details. Image 5783i3 reproduces this page. .1 - On rear in ink "Electric railway demonstrated at Gold Jubilee Exhibition Bendigo 1901". In bottom right hand corner "P.W. Duckett". trams, tramways, bendigo, exhibitions -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Wal Jack, Easter Saturday, 1941
Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. No. 17 Barnard St Bendigo, in bound to the City. Has the Leo Spencely butcher shop in the background. Photo taken Easter Saturday, 1941. Neg No. T190. Note: in Keith Kings book, "Bendigo Tramways", it is shown on the map as "Barnard St". On rear in ink "Bendigo No. 17 Summer car".trams, tramways, bendigo, bernard st, tram 17 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Wal Jack, 7/03/1954 12:00:00 AM
Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Photo of No. 21 in Mitchell St, near the Railway Station, 7-3-1954. Photo by Wal Jack. Printed on Ilford paper. See image i2 for rear of photograph. See image i3 for hi res scan of negative On the rear in blue ink "SEC Bendigo No 21 in Mitchell St near Rly Stn Sunday morning 7-3-54" with Wal Jack copyright stamp in the top right hand corner and the number "T67PC" written in.trams, tramways, bendigo, mitchell st, tram 21 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, Wal Jack, 12/04/1959 12:00:00 AM
Black and White print contained within the Wal Jack Bendigo and Geelong Album, see Reg Item 5003 for more details. Photo of Bendigo Birney No.28 at Quarry Hill, Photo Wal Jack, with the destination of Eaglehawk - 12/4/1959. i1 - scan of print in the album i2 - rear of image i3 - scan of negative at 3200dpi added 6/6/2020. On the rear in black ink "SEC Bendigo #28 at Quarry Hill, about to leave for Eaglehawk, 4.00pm, Sun 12th April 1959", in bottom left hand corner "Wal Jack Photo"trams, tramways, bendigo, quarry hill, birney, tram 28 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Document - Instruction, Melbourne Electric Supply Co. (MESCo), "Questions to be answered by Birney Car Students", 1/08/1924 12:00:00 AM
Yields information about the training of crews.Instruction or question sheet - foolscap carbon copy, titled "Questions to be answered by Birney Car Students", giving 18 questions, about electrical path, controllers, lighting, stopping the tram, faults, sand, leaving the tram, draw bar, purpose of the two trolley poles. Two copies - one copy dated 15/8/19245 - suggesting it was made for Geelong by MESCotrams, tramways, birney, mesco, instructions, training -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Ephemera - Ticket, Electric Supply Co. of Vic (ESCo), Tramways tickets - 5d, 6d, 7d, 8d and 1/, c19??
ticketDemonstrates a variety of daily tickets used by the Provincial Tramways in Victoria.A collection of tramways tickets known as 'flimsies', produced by the State Electricity Commission of Victoria. The tickets are for use on the provincial tramways of Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong. The daily tickets, which are printed in color on beige or cream colored paper, have a value between 5 pence and 1/-. The tickets are all individually numbered, and show the value by displaying a large, colored number on the face of the ticket.Some of the tickets are stamped with the words "Concession" or "Cancelled". The 7d ticket has the date of issue written by hand where the ticket number is usually positioned.tickets, tramways, esco -
Geelong Cycling Club
Road Cycle, 1920
This is a Bluebird road cycle made in 1920 by Alan Lowndes from Modewarre. It was purchased by Ray Kinleyside (secretary of the Geelong West Amateur Cycling Club) after WWi in the 1920s.An example of road cycles commonly used in the 1920s.Unrestored road cycle painted red. It is a single brake, single speed bicycle. alan lowndes; ray kinleyside; bluebird road cycle; geelong west amateur cycling club; geelong cycling club; road cycle; -
National Wool Museum
Ribbon
Ribbon awarded to Mr Charles Wilson Peel of 'Callenondah' at Gnawarre. Mr Peel ran a superfine merino stud. This ribbon is from the Geelong Legacy Fleece Show 1969.Yellow wool ribbon with red stamped text. -
National Wool Museum
Ribbon
Ribbon awarded to Mr Charles Wilson Peel of 'Callenondah' at Gnawarre. Mr Peel ran a superfine merino stud. This ribbon is from the Geelong Legacy Fleece Show 1969.Navy blue wool ribbon with stamped yellow text. -
National Wool Museum
Ribbon
Ribbon awarded to Mr Charles Wilson Peel of 'Callenondah' at Gnawarre. Mr Peel ran a superfine merino stud. This ribbon is from the Geelong Legacy Fleece Show 1973.Yellow/gold wool ribbon with red stamped text. -
National Wool Museum
Letter
Letter from E J Underwood, University of Western Australia - Institute of Agriculture 1949 to W.R. Lang, Gordon Institute of Technology, Geelong re: "canary stain" researchwool - research wool growing, lang, dr w. roy, wool - research, wool growing