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Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Tool - Chisel, Ward, 1855 - 1911
Ward & Payne was founded in Sheffield by David Ward, an edge-tool manufacturer in 1803. The company had the name, David Ward. David Ward's son Edward joined the company around 1837 and the company name was changed to David Ward & Sons or David Ward & Co. Perhaps both names were used in succession it is unclear. Henry Payne appears as an edge tool maker in 1837 and joins the company before 1845. Perhaps he joined in 1837, as a result, this caused the name change to David Ward & Co. In 1843 Henry Payne registered the trademark name of Ward & Payne consisting of the crossed hammers above an anvil with W to the left and P to the right. Henry Payne became the junior partner in 1845 and died in 1850 and ownership of the company then reverted to the Ward family. After 1845 the firm built a large business in edge tools concentrating on carving tools, chisels, and gouges. Another David Ward (1835 - 1889), possibly the son of Edward Ward, took over the company in 1855 and was an aggressive young executive with the company before that. He grew the company's fortunes in both the sheep shearing scissor and carving tool businesses. The company grew and expanded its factory to a full city block and published a 501-page catalog in 1911. The company was still in business up to around 1970. A tool made by a well-known company and regarded today as a collector's item for those enthusiasts that collect vintage woodworking tools. However for further details regards provenance see the note in the provenance section this document.Socket chisel with 1 inch blade end of handle has been sawn off.Has "E" stamped on bladeflagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, hand tool, ward chisel, woodwork chisel -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book - Reference guide, William Marshall Smart (W M Smart), Professor of Astronomy, A Handbook of Sea Navigation, 1943
Author W M Smart, M.A., D.SC., F.R.A.S. (William Marshall Smart), (1889-1975) Regius Professor of Astronomy in the University of Glasgow, Instructor-Lieut. in the Royal Navy during World War I. and John Couch Adams Astronomer in the University of Cambridge. In 1943 he was elected as a fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburg. From 1949-1951 he was President of the Royal Astronomical Society and a member of the Royal Institute of Navigation. In 1958 he was awarded the Lorimer Medal of the Astronomical Society of Edinburgh. The publisher firm, Longmans, Green & Co, was originally founded in 1724 in London by Thomas Longman under 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, 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 was sold by Collins Book Depot which was founded by Frederick Henry (Harry) Slamen in 1922. In 1929 the form became a Proprietary Limited Company with an additional two stores, at 95 Elizabeth and 361 Swanston Streets, Melbourne. Collins Booksellers is still owned by the Stamen family. It is the largest Australian-owned bookselling chain.The book is significant due to its connection with navigation at sea. Its author W M Smart was a learned astronomer and an Instructor-Lieutenant for the Royal Navy during World War I. His achievements were recognised in 1958 when he was awarded the Lorimer Medal of the Astronomical Society of Edinburgh.A Handbook of Sea Navigation: The Theory & Practice of Astronomical Navigation at Sea, with diagrams and charts Author: W M Smart, M.A., D.SC., F.R.A.S. (William Marshall Smart) Publisher: Longmans, Green and Co Printer: Collins Book Depot Date: 1943 Textured green hardcover book. Inscriptions on the Fly page.Pencil: "12/6" [12 shillings 6 pence] Sticker: "G.F. Byrne / Faunce Crescent / O'Connor, A.C.T. / Australia 2001" Stamp: "COLLINS BOOK DEPOT PTY. LTD. / Technical Book Department / 361 Swanston St., Melb. G - - -"flagstaff hill, flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, warrnambool, maritime museum, maritime village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, longmans green and co., thomas longman, paternoster row london, w m smart, william marshall smart, astronomer, navigator, professor of astronomy, 1943, g.f. byrne, collins book depot, technical book department, 361 swanston st., melbourne, frederick henry (harry) slamen, 361 swanston street melbourne, a handbook of sea navigation, maritime handbook, navigation instructiono, sea navigation -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Newsletter CMHS Nov. 2014, Moorabbin Mirror Vol. 1 November 2014, November 2014
This is Vol. 1 of the Moorabbin Mirror produced by CMHS members Fran & Holger Bader November 2014 The Moorabbin Mirror reflects the history and heritage of the former City of Moorabbin — derived from Mooroobin, ‘a resting place’ in the Bunurrung spoken language. In 1994, the City of Moorabbin was integrated into the Cities of Bayside, Glen Eira, Kingston and Monash. CMHS members are informed of the Local Government Mayors , CMHS Committee of Management Members, CMHS Operations & Projects and General Members Meeting Dates. Articles about the K.G Putt Memorial Centre Bentleigh Elderly Citizens Club 60th Anniversary Celebration and the induction of locally born Aviator Harry Hawker 1889-1921 into the Australian Aviation Hall of Fame at Wagga Wagga, on 8 Nov 2014. Following our success in obtaining the PROV Grant in May 2014 Lindie Ward, Museums Mannequins Ltd, brought the new mannequin for the Mary Box Wedding Dress to Box Cottage in August and showed members how to present the dress. In September the new Museum Display Cabinet from TASHCO Pty Ltd, Corio was delivered.The unveiling of the Dress in the Cabinet was celebrated on September 10th by CMHS members with special guests Elizabeth Miller MP Bentleigh and Elizabeth Triarico , History and Heritage Co-ordinator GECC. Also notes of local interest regarding McKinnon Secondary College 60th Anniversary and the success of the Bentleigh Greens Soccer Club .This is Vol. 1 of the Moorabbin Mirror, Newsletter of CMHS November 2014 A4 x 4 pages in pdf and printed form of Vol. 1 Moorabbin Mirror, November 2014MOORABBIN MIRROR / NEWSLETTER OF THE CITY OF MOORABBIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY (CMHS)moorabin, ormond, public records office victoria, ward lindie, miller elizabeth mp, triarico elizabeth, box mary, box alonzo, early settlers, pioneers, putt k. g., hawker harry, tashco pty ltd, australian aviation hall of fame, bentleigh greens soccer club, mckinnon secondary college, cheltenham, moorabbin airport, museum mannequins ltd -
St Kilda Historical Society
Photograph, 26/11/1978
Sir Archie Michaelis was born on 9 December 1889 in St Kilda and died on 22 April 1975. He married Claire Esther Hart on 14 January 1920. They had 3 daughters. He represented the electorate of St Kilda in the Victorian Legislative Assembly from 1 May 1932 to 1 0ctober 1952. He was Speaker of the house from 1950 to 1952. Before entering politics he worked with the family firm Michaelis Hallenstein and Co., leather merchants, from 1909. He also served in the Royal Field Artillery 1914-1919, in Egypt, Aden and Salonika. Other roles included: president of the St. Kilda Hebrew Congregation, a leading Orthodox synagogue in Melbourne; President Vic. branch 1945 and Chairman Patriotic Funds Council 1947-1951; President Vic. Jewish Advisory Board 1939-1940; Vice-president Kipling Society, London, and President Vic. branch; member English Public Schools Association, Vic. Association of Jewish Ex-Servicemen; Vice-president Alfred Hospital 1935-1972; Patron St Kilda Welfare Organisation, Claire Esther Michaelis was born on 20 Jan 1893 and died on 8 October 1973. The photograph was taken on a St Kilda Historical Society tour of St Kilda cemetery, 26 November 1978.Polaroid colour photographBus trip 26/11/78 Michaelis Grave. The headstones read: (At left) In Loving Memory of Sir Archie Michaelis, Beloved Husband of Claire, Loving Father of Mary, Joan and Helen, Born 19.12.1889 - Died 22.4.1975. May his dear soul rest in peace. (At right) In Loving Memory of Claire Esther, Beloved Wife of Sire Archie Michaelis, Loving Mother of Mary, Joan and Helen, Born 20.1.1893 - Died 8.10.1973. May her dear soul rest in peace. sir archie michaelis, claire esther michaelis, st kilda, victorian parliament, st kilda cemetery -
Brighton Historical Society
Clothing - Dress, Evening dress, c. 1909
This evening dress belonged to Clara Johnstone Miller (nee Bell, 1866-1910). Clara was the only daughter of Mr James Bell, a councillor of the Shire of Leigh (today a part of Golden Plains Shire) and owner of Woolbrook Homestead in Teesdale, near Geelong. In 1888, Clara married prominent businessman, racehorse owner, racing identity and pastoralist Septimus Miller (1854-1925). Septimus was the sixth of seven children born to Henry 'Money' Miller and Eliza Miller (nee Mattinson). 'Money' Miller was a well known financier and politician and reputedly one of Australia's wealthiest people in his time. In 1889, Clara and Septimus moved into the house 'Cantala' in Dandenong Road, Caulfield. They had one child, Gwendoline Stewart Miller, who died in 1902 at the age of thirteen of diabetes - a largely untreatable condition at the time (insulin would not be discovered until 1921). Clara died in 1910, aged only 44. Septimus subsequently married Helen (nee Henderson), with whom he had a son, Ronald (1915-1990). The Millers were buried in the Brighton General Cemetery in a large Gothic-style vault. Upon Clara's death, Septimus sent much of her clothing and Gwendoline's to her mother Mary Bell. Some of these items were passed down to two of Clara's nieces, Miss Mary Bell and Mrs Lois Lillies, who donated them to BHS around 1973.A yellow and lime green silk and net evening dress from c.1909. The bodice is constructed of a golden silk satin with an over bodice of a very soft gold net with soft gold and lime green embroidery decorated with flower and bow motif's. The neckline is bateau like in shape with the edge following the flowers of the lace design. The bodice is sleeveless with a loose detached cap that hangs down over the top of the arm with a lace covering. The under fabric of the bodice is shaped and lightly boned but the over lace is looser, nipping in at the waist where it joins the skirt. At the back, the bodice neckline scoops lower than the front with the lace overlay creating a v shape at the centre back. The bodice is secured with hooks and eyes and waist tapes. The skirt is flat fronted and floor length consisting of the same golden yellow silk with soft gold and lime green embroidered net over skirt. The lace net over skirt features larger motifs and greater embellishment towards the bottom of the skirt. The lace over lay also has an edge that follows the design of the lace rather than a straight edge. At the back the underskirt is flat and shaped but the over skirt is lightly gathered and loose hanging. The skirt finishes in a full skirt and a rounded, small train.woolbrook, septimus miller, cantala, henry 'money' miller, gwendoline miller, clara miller, 1900s fashion, caulfield, brighton general cemetery -
Brighton Historical Society
Clothing - Dress, Afternoon dress, c.1890
This afternoon dress belonged to Clara Johnstone Miller (nee Bell, 1866-1910). Clara was the only daughter of Mr James Bell, a councillor of the Shire of Leigh (today a part of Golden Plains Shire) and owner of Woolbrook Homestead in Teesdale, near Geelong. In 1888, Clara married prominent businessman, racehorse owner, racing identity and pastoralist Septimus Miller (1854-1925). Septimus was the sixth of seven children born to Henry 'Money' Miller and Eliza Miller (nee Mattinson). 'Money' Miller was a well known financier and politician and reputedly one of Australia's wealthiest people in his time. In 1889, Clara and Septimus moved into the house 'Cantala' in Dandenong Road, Caulfield. They had one child, Gwendoline Stewart Miller, who died in 1902 at the age of thirteen of diabetes - a largely untreatable condition at the time (insulin would not be discovered until 1921). Clara died in 1910, aged only 44. Septimus subsequently married Helen (nee Henderson), with whom he had a son, Ronald (1915-1990). The Millers were buried in the Brighton General Cemetery in a large Gothic-style vault. Upon Clara's death, Septimus sent much of her clothing and Gwendoline's to her mother Mary Bell. Some of these items were passed down to two of Clara's nieces, Miss Mary Bell and Mrs Lois Lillies, who donated them to BHS around 1973.A salmon (pale orange pink) corded silk afternoon dress with orange beaded embellishments, consisting of a bodice (.1) and skirt (.2) from c.1890. The bodice features a high standing collar with triple pleated bone silk chiffon trim along the top line, under the chin. This same chiffon is also secured in two pieces gathered and secured under the collar and and at the waist adding volume over the bust line and partially obscuring the jacket closing. The chiffon is secured at the side into the main fabric of the bodice by the beaded embellishment. The pink seed beads are sewn in lines of five beads one after the other creating a diagonal design that tapers from the shoulder to the waist. The bodice is boned around the front and back and secured down the centre font by nineteen hook and eyes and additional cotton tapes. Further beading details the bottom centre front and base line of the bodice. The shoulders have been repaired with replacement fabric to match, from our records it appears that the repair work was performed in circa 1974 but no record exists of the original shoulder design and if the repair was an exact copy of the original. The repaired shoulders feature a small frill around the shoulder yoke and top of the arm. The sleeve is fitted and three quarter finishing just below the elbow. The base of the sleeve is also trimmed with the pink bead design and bone three pleat chiffon trim. The back of the bodice features shaped panels contouring the jacket neatly in at the waist and then splitting and splaying out over the fullness of the skirt. The skirt appears to have been floor or ankle length held at the waist by a wide waistband. The skirt openings have been altered from the original currently featuring two openings secured by press studs. The skirt is gathered to the waistband at front and back creating fullness. The lower part of the skirt features the same pink bead embellishment and additional beaded flowers and diagonal point edge detail.clara miller, woolbrook, septimus miller, henry 'money' miller, gwendoline miller, cantala, 1890s fashion, caulfield, brighton general cemetery -
Brighton Historical Society
Accessory - Parasol, late 19th century
This parasol belonged to Clara Johnstone Miller (nee Bell, 1866-1910). Clara was the only daughter of Mr James Bell, a councillor of the Shire of Leigh (today a part of Golden Plains Shire) and owner of Woolbrook Homestead in Teesdale, near Geelong. In 1888, Clara married prominent businessman, racehorse owner, racing identity and pastoralist Septimus Miller (1854-1925). Septimus was the sixth of seven children born to Henry 'Money' Miller and Eliza Miller (nee Mattinson). 'Money' Miller was a well known financier and politician and reputedly one of Australia's wealthiest people in his time. In 1889, Clara and Septimus moved into the house 'Cantala' in Dandenong Road, Caulfield. They had one child, Gwendoline Stewart Miller, who died in 1902 at the age of thirteen of diabetes - a largely untreatable condition at the time (insulin would not be discovered until 1921). Clara died in 1910, aged only 44. Septimus subsequently married Helen (nee Henderson), with whom he had a son, Ronald (1915-1990). The Millers were buried in the Brighton General Cemetery in a large Gothic-style vault. Upon Clara's death, Septimus sent much of her clothing and Gwendoline's to her mother Mary Bell. Some of these items were passed down to two of Clara's nieces, Miss Mary Bell and Mrs Lois Lillies, who donated them to BHS around 1973.A grey silk parasol with mauve stripe decoration, wooden handle and brass fittings from the late 19th century. The handle appears to be missing a decorative finish from the end.Mrs. S. Miller, Cantala, Caulfield.clara miller, woolbrook, septimus miller, henry 'money' miller, gwendoline miller, cantala, caulfield, brighton general cemetery -
Brighton Historical Society
Accessory - Parasol, circa 1900
This parasol belonged to Clara Johnstone Miller (nee Bell, 1866-1910). Clara was the only daughter of Mr James Bell, a councillor of the Shire of Leigh (today a part of Golden Plains Shire) and owner of Woolbrook Homestead in Teesdale, near Geelong. In 1888, Clara married prominent businessman, racehorse owner, racing identity and pastoralist Septimus Miller (1854-1925). Septimus was the sixth of seven children born to Henry 'Money' Miller and Eliza Miller (nee Mattinson). 'Money' Miller was a well known financier and politician and reputedly one of Australia's wealthiest people in his time. In 1889, Clara and Septimus moved into the house 'Cantala' in Dandenong Road, Caulfield. They had one child, Gwendoline Stewart Miller, who died in 1902 at the age of thirteen of diabetes - a largely untreatable condition at the time (insulin would not be discovered until 1921). Clara died in 1910, aged only 44. Septimus subsequently married Helen (nee Henderson), with whom he had a son, Ronald (1915-1990). The Millers were buried in the Brighton General Cemetery in a large Gothic-style vault. Upon Clara's death, Septimus sent much of her clothing and Gwendoline's to her mother Mary Bell. Some of these items were passed down to two of Clara's nieces, Miss Mary Bell and Mrs Lois Lillies, who donated them to BHS around 1973.A black silk, wood and ivory handled parasol from circa 1900. The black silk of the parasol body has been treated with a decorative hemstitch towards the lower edge. The handle and frame are made of wood, metal and either ivory or an early plastic designed to mimic ivory. The ivory section is carved with a design reminiscent of a palm tree trunk and finished with a ball. The handle also features a leather looped strap that the hand would pass through to aid holding the parasol.The handle bears an engraved inscription that appears to be 'VML' in a highly florid script. The frame bears the name 'Hartnells'.clara miller, woolbrook, septimus miller, henry 'money' miller, gwendoline miller, cantala, parasols, caulfield, brighton general cemetery -
Brighton Historical Society
Accessory - Gloves, 1900
These gloves belonged to Clara Johnstone Miller (nee Bell, 1866-1910). Clara was the only daughter of Mr James Bell, a councillor of the Shire of Leigh (today a part of Golden Plains Shire) and owner of Woolbrook Homestead in Teesdale, near Geelong. In 1888, Clara married prominent businessman, racehorse owner, racing identity and pastoralist Septimus Miller (1854-1925). Septimus was the sixth of seven children born to Henry 'Money' Miller and Eliza Miller (nee Mattinson). 'Money' Miller was a well known financier and politician and reputedly one of Australia's wealthiest people in his time. In 1889, Clara and Septimus moved into the house 'Cantala' in Dandenong Road, Caulfield. They had one child, Gwendoline Stewart Miller, who died in 1902 at the age of thirteen of diabetes - a largely untreatable condition at the time (insulin would not be discovered until 1921). Clara died in 1910, aged only 44. Septimus subsequently married Helen (nee Henderson), with whom he had a son, Ronald (1915-1990). The Millers were buried in the Brighton General Cemetery in a large Gothic-style vault. Upon Clara's death, Septimus sent much of her clothing and Gwendoline's to her mother Mary Bell. Some of these items were passed down to two of Clara's nieces, Miss Mary Bell and Mrs Lois Lillies, who donated them to BHS around 1973.A pair of very fine ivory doeskin evening gloves. The gloves feature full pique insert seams around the fingers and thumb with a slit on the inside arm from mid thumb to mid fore arm and three white shell buttons. The gloves extend high to high on the upper arms and feature a ribbon covered elastic to aid hold on the upper arm. A black ink stamp on the inside of the right glove over the wrist: 5 3/4, Made in France, Buckley and Nunn Limited, Melbourne. A black ink stamp on the inside of the left glove over the wrist: Grand Prix Exposition, 1900, Medallere D'or, Merlier, Depose (? Very faint), Made in France. A blue ink stamp on the inside of the left glove over the top side of the wrist: 797, 221'65, C51Cwoolbrook, septimus miller, henry 'money' miller, gwendoline miller, cantala, clara miller, gloves, caulfield, brighton general cemetery, 1900s fashion, buckley and nunn -
City of Greater Bendigo - Civic Collection
Flyer, Bolton Brothers Printers, J.H. Abbott & Co, c 1880
In 1867 J.H. Abbott established the New Times Boot Market & Factory in Pall Mall, Sandhurst. In 1867, his wife Anne took over running the shop which was located next to the Bendigo Arcade near Williamson Street and was successful in creating a successful business. In 1876, the leather business of T. Baulderstone was purchased, and operations were further expanded later by the acquisition of the Edinburgh Tannery at Sheepwash Creek, and The Edinburgh Leather & Grindery warehouse in Bull Street, Sandhurst. In 1889, Joseph Abbott passed all interests in the business to his son, who shared the same name, in partnership with an adopted son, Richard Hartley Smith Abbott. The business continued trading under the name J. H. Abbott & Co. A number of branches of the business had been established in the early 1900s. In 1959 the Pall Mall business relocated to 291 Hargreaves Street. The whole business was soon after consolidated and conducted from the Market Square branch (Lyttleton Terrace) as the Abbott Supply Company. Harold Abbott, the last of the family to work in the business, died in 1979. In 1980 the business shifted to a new purpose-built store and warehouse on the corner of Abel & Deborah Streets, Bendigo. Sandhurst Trustees administered the business from 1979 until its sale in 1986. He was elected to the Sandhurst Borough Council and in 1860 became chairman of the municipality.Two single colour printed gatefold flyer on green paper advertising J.H. Abbott and Co.'s boot and shoe store on Pall Mall Bendigo. Contains information on products and the fitting services provided in store for customers. chairman of sandhurst borough, anne abbott, city of greater bendigo commerce -
Parks Victoria - Mount Buffalo Chalet
Piano and stool
Bluthner piano dated 1889 (patent no. 32310). PWD engraved imprint to wood. "The Bluthner grand piano came second-hand to the Chalet in 1920 when it was obtained by lessee, Hilda Samsing. This high quality German piano, which stands out as an item of individual significance, is now one of the oldest furnishings in the Chalet. When it was acquired in 1920, the Chalet already had a Beale brand upright piano which had been at the Chalet from the earliest days." (Pg. 77 Historica. 2011) 'A photograph taken of the Music Room (also known as the Drawing Room) between 1920 and 1924, when Hilda Samsing was lessee is one of the earliest known photographs of the Chalet's lounge areas. Published in the undated promotional booklet, Victoria's Wonderland Mount Buffalo, it shows 'A corner of the music room'... On the right, is the Chalet's second piano, which was purchased second-hand in 1920 from Gardner & Lang in Swanston Street, Melbourne. This impressive grand piano of walnut wood still stands in the Chalets Music Room. It was made in the world-famous factory of Julius Bluthner, in Leipzig, Germany, which has made Bluthner pianos since 1853 for numerous royals, composers, conductors, artists, authors and performers including Brahms, Mahler, Bartok, Debussy, Wagner, Strauss, Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff. The present stool is not part of the ensemble." ( Pg. 42. Historica )Listed in Draft Inventory of Significant Collection Items. Appendix A.1. Furnishings, Lounges and Hallways (Pg 163. Historica"Bluthner" grand piano made from walnut wood with accomanying wooden stool.(not matching). Piano features three large turned and carved legs on brass castors. Pedals on piano are solid brass, surrounded by carved and turned wooden pedal stand. Stool seat slants towards piano and two plain stretchers support four curved legs. Has 'PWD' stamped on it. PWD engraved imprint to wood. -
The Beechworth Burke Museum Research Collection
Card (Series) - Index Card, George Tibbits, Ford Street, Beechworth, 1976
George Tibbits, University of Melbourne. Faculty of Architecture, Building and Town & Regional PlanningIndex system that support the research for Beechworth : historical reconstruction / [by] George Tibbits ... [et al]Arranged by street names of BeechworthEach index card includes: street name and number of property, image of property, allotment and section number, property owners and dates of ownership, description of the property according to rate records, property floor plan with dimensions.beechworth, george tibbitsbeechworth, george tibbits -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Functional object - Earthenware Bottle - Brown Brothers Milawa, 1970s - 1980s
In 1885 John Francis Brown first planted 10 acres of vines in Milawa, Victoria. Brown Brothers was founded in 1889 when the vines were ready to produce their first crop, as John hoped his brothers would join him in this new and promising venture. This did not happen but the name remained. Since 1899 Brown Brothers has grown into one of Australia’s largest family-owned wine businesses and now operates several vineyards in Victoria and Tasmania. These ceramic jars were used by Brown Brothers in the 1970s and 1980s to package Port, Muscat and Tokay. Fortified wines packaged in this manner would maintain their quality for decades as long as the wax seal was unbroken. Elischer Pottery was started in Sandringham, Melbourne Victoria in 1947 by well-known sculptor John (Johann Wolfgang) Elischer (1891-1966) and his son, also named John, (known as Wolly). John (Snr) was born in Vienna and trained at the Academy of Vienna from 1908 to 1911 and was an Associate of the Royal Academy Vienna. John (Senior) died in 1966 and the business was continued by his son John (Wolly), until 1987 when it was sold. Prior to that, at some time, he started making pieces the brand NCP. The business continues today as “Unique Ceramics” in Highett, Victoria. They continue to use the “Elischer” brand on some of their products.This jug is representative of an historic and continuing leading Australian Winemaker located in Northeast Victoria.An earthenware wine jug created for Brown Brothers Milawa Vineyard manufactured by John Elischer Pottery. The jug has a tradition loop handle. The bottom half of the jug is a traditional beige colour with a darker brown top section. The logo is imprinted in black and is covered in a clear glaze. The cork stopper is still intact although before being opened would have been sealed with wax.Company logo on one side: at top a central male image between the text "Founding Father /John F Brown. In a central oval around the name "Milawa", BROWN BROTHERS/ VINEYARD AUSTRALIA" On base: "97"brown brothers milawa, elischer pottery, northeast victorian wineries -
The Ed Muirhead Physics Museum
Rotating Anode X-ray Tube
The investigation of the x-ray appears early on to have been a priority research topic at the University of Melbourne’s School of Physics. This interest was sparked by the appointment in 1889 of Professor T.R. Lyle. Lyle, who was head of the school until 1915, is thought to have been the first person in Australia to have taken an x-ray photograph. A copy of this photograph can be found in the School of Physics Archive. For this particular experiment Lyle actually made his own x-ray tube. His successor, Professor Laby, continued to work with x-rays. During the 1920s Laby worked on the x-ray spectra of atoms and in 1930 he co-published with Dr. C.E. Eddy, Quantitative Analysis by X-Ray Spectroscopy. Also with Eddy, Laby produced the landmark paper Sensitivity of Atomic Analysis by X-rays. Laby went on to have an x-ray spectrograph of his own design manufactured by Adam Hilger Ltd. (see cat. No. 38). School of Physics, the University of Melbourne Cat. No. 22. Jacqueline Eager Student Projects Placement, Cultural Collections 2005 A modern X-ray tube differs little from the original Coolidge tube. A minor modification is the rotating anode type that extends the life and increases the available power of the tube by presenting a new portion of the anode when required. “P125/20/40/NrF038803 (?) SIEMENS-REINIGER-WERRE AG ERLANGEN Eigen filleung (?) mind. 0,7 mm AL” On rotating shaft: “FO/33803” On cathode: “23C” -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Financial record - Five Bendigo Business Dockets, 1892 - 1902, 31/01/2017
8545a Docket from Tuck & Co. Limited, Asbestos & India Rubber Manufacturers, 4566 Collins Street, Melbourne; Sept. 4th, 1889; Head Office: 116 Cannon Street, London. Purchased 3 Bags of Asb. Boiler ?? at a cost of £3/- by Messrs. Abbitt & Co. 8545b Docket from G. Wood, General Founder, Kensington Iron Foundry, Macauley Road, dated Dec. 2nd, 1896; due from Mr. J. H. Abbott, For 1 doz. combination parts& 1/2 doz. stands for parts at £1/14/00. 8545c Memorandum James Oppy, Boot and Shoemaker, Fitzroy Street, Kerang, dated Aug. 23rd, 1893. Apology and advice the amount owing will be forwarded on 1st of next month (Sept.). 8545d Docket for six items purchased by Messrs. J.H. Abbott, Bendigo for £63/16/00 from The Australian Explosives & Chemical Coy. Ltd on Aug. 5, 1902. Manufacturers and Importers of High Explosives and Detonators, 356 Little Collins Street, Melbourne 8545e Docket / quote from J. Kennon & Sons, Tanners, Curriers & Leather Merchants, 206 Bridge Road, Richmond. October 19th, 1888, quotation sent to Mr. J H Abbott, Leather Merchant, Sandhurst.bendigo businesses, j. kennon and sons, tuck and co, g. wood, james oppy, the australian and chemical coy -
The Beechworth Burke Museum Research Collection
Card - Index Card, George Tibbits, Ford Street, Beechworth, 1976
Property - Ford Street Beechworth - Section 1, Town Allotment 14 & 15 - 100' x 250' each Ownership details and history - 28 Oct 1853 - C. Williams - 11 Nov 1855 - H. Wyse 1-15&14 - 1861 - Fisher, John Duncan - publican, same. Land 66'x165' + 25'x130' (rear) Hotel 45'x21' 2 stories, deal front WB. sh. rf. Do 18'x12' 2 stories WB & Do. Kitchen 38'x13' slab + ir rf. Stable & Hayloft 54'x25' WB & sh. Store 50'x18' bark. Billiard room 35'x25' WB + sh. Oddfellows Lodge 26'x29' deal front WB + sh. rf. Open shed. 56'x17' sh. rf. Laundry 54'x12'. 1861 - Jecks A.G. barber, J.D. Fisher barbers shop 9'x8' 1-14 - 1861 - Melrose, John, unlisted J.D. Fisher shop 13'x25' WB + sh. 1-14 - 1861 - Ramsay, Peter Donald, unlisted, same, land 41'x165' store 18'x60' sawn slab boards sh. rf. store 32'x 16'6"deal WB Front Shed 38'6"x 22' ir rf. 1-15+14 - 1863/4 J.D. Fisher, Hotel as 1861 except store 50'x18' is detached and a shop above De Jecks & Kaliton of a 2 storey residence. 1863/4 - Jecks as above 1-14 - 1863/4 Ramsay - as 1866 1-14 - 1866 - Fisher J.D. - publican, same, "Commercial Hotel" 45'x21' 2 stories deal fr. WB+ corr. Iron roof..... store 50'x18' slabs + bark .... laundry 54'x12' WB + sh. rf. ..... prem. in yard 24'x15' 2 stories WB = sh. (after Oddfellows entry) 0/wise as 1861. £330 1-14 - Jecks A.G. barber, J.D. Fisher, barbers shop 9'x8' £28 1-14 - 1866 - Muirhead, George, Tailor, J.D.Fisher prem 13'x12' WB + Sh. £26 1-14 - 1866 - Ramsay P.D. Spirit dealer, same land 41'x165' front prem 23'x54' bk & ir. rf. Do in rear 32'x16'6" deal fr. WB + sh. rf. Do 8'x8' do---do. Stables + shed 51'x40' slabs, sh+ir. rf. (as1861) £35 1-15+14 1871 - Tanwell, Thomas, publican, same - Hotel as above except. Kitchen 40'x15' bk+iron roof as 1863/4 1861 1-14 - 1871 - Jecks, A.G., T. Tanswell, shop 11'x9' £15 1-14 - 1871 - Goodwin, George, watchmaker, T. Tanswell, sh. 12'x11' £19 [these two were actually entered before 1-14+15] 1-14 - 1871 - Scott, Robert, Wine & Spirit Merchant, P.D. Ramsay land 41'x165' deal fr. WB + sh. rf. Stable & shed 51'x40' slabs + iron roof. 1-15+14 - Tanswell, Thomas, publican, same, land 66'x135' + 25'x130' Hotel front buildings. 65'x35' brick, Back do. 42'x30' brick 2 stories iron roof. Kitchen 40'x15' bk. iron roof. Club room 26'x29' WB. sh. rf. Billiard room 35'x25' WB ir. rf. Prem in yard 24'x15' 2 stories WB sh. rf. Laundry 54'x12' WB sh. rf. Store 50'x18' slabs bark rf. Stables 54'x25' WB sh. rf. Shed 56'x17' £250 1-14 - 1876 - Jecks, A.G. barber T. Tanswell shop £15 1-14 - 1876 - Tanswell, T. publican, same, shop & room in rear £20 1-14 - 1876 - Crawford, Hiram Allen, Connelly, Michael, coach proprietors, Beechworth U.S. Council. Weighbridge £10 1-14 - 1876 - Crawford & Connolly, as above, T. Tanswell. prem as 1871. "23'x55'" & no deal fr. ou prem in rear £52 1-15+14 - 1884 - Tanswell E. Tanswell T. Hotel as above, hotel, billiard clubrooms etc. 1-14 - 1884 - Crawford H.A. - Jackson P.W. - McCurdy W. coach props., B.U.S.C., Weighbridge 1-15+14 - 1884 - Crawford H.A. coach props, T. Tanswell, Commercial stable (at rear) 1-14 - 1884 - Crawford H.A. coach prop, same, office, store, cellar & prem. 1-15+14 - 1889 - Tanswell, Edward. Hotel keeper, T. Tanswell, Comm Hotel Billiard Club + sample rooms, prem + land £175 1-15+14 - 1889 - Crawford, H.A. - Connolly, Thomas - McCurdy, William, coach props, same, Stables, Coach sheds, prems + land £80 1-14 - 1889 - Crawford & Co Ltd., coach props, T. Tanswell, office, store, prem + land £50 1-14 - 1889 - As above. B.U.S.C. Weighbridge £10 1-15+14 - 1900 - Crawford & Co ltd. coach proprietors, excecutors of Tanswell's, stables, offices, coach sheds, factory, land £130 1-15+14 - 1906 - Tanswell, Jane, hotelkeeper, same, hotel, prem + land £150 1-15+14 - 1906 - Tanswell, Jane, Clubrooms, Comm. Hotel £20 1-15+14 - 1906 - Crawford & Co LTD. coach props, Jane Tanswell, stables offices, coach sheds, factory + land £85 Architectural Index Card - Brian Pump and Tony Dugan - Photographers beechworth, george tibbits -
The Beechworth Burke Museum Research Collection
Card - Index Card, George Tibbits, Ford Street, Beechworth, 1976
Property - Ford Street, Beechworth - Section 2, Town Allotments 4 - 100' x 250' - Note: (see also Town Allotment 5, 2-4/5-1, 2-4/5-2, 2-4/5-3 and 2-4/5-4) Ownership details and history - 28 Oct 1853 - W.H. Neuber 2-4+5 - 1861 - Wallace, Peter, unlisted, J.A. Wallace, I. 105'x165' Hotel 86'x21', 2 Stories WB. sh. rf. Dp. 84'x18' do----do. Theatre 75'x26' do. Office 18'x20' do, Billiard room 35'x22' sl. & sh. rf. Kitchen 45'x25' slabs, Back Bldg. 22'x15' do. Stables 60'6"x 20'6" do. 2-4 - 1861 - Hearn, William, unlisted, J. Gray, land 13'6"x25' shop 13'6"x25' plate glass fr. WB. + sh. rf. 2-4+5 - 1863/4 - Clark, J.S. Publican, same, land 105'x165' Hotel & bedrooms 105'x18', 2 stories WB. + sh. rf. Store at back 10'x24' Stables, slabs, battenwork, + sh. 113'x26' Kitchen 45'x25' slabs + bark rf. Store 14'x9' WB + bark, Ldry 11'x10' WB + sh. Theatre 75'x26' WB + sh. 2-4 - 1863/4 - Richter, A. Mrs Gray, bld 13'6"x25' shop as above 2-5 - 1866 - Brown, John, barber, J.S. Clark, shop + back rooms, 18'x16' part "Star Hotel Bldgs" £55 2-4 + 5 - 1866 - Clark, John Sitch, publican, same. land 105'x165' "Star Hotel" 61'x41' 2 stories bk bldg + sh. rf. Bedrooms from front along "Star Lane" 105'x18' 2 stories WB + sh. rf. In rear store 24'x10' slabs + sh. rf. Kitchen 45'x25' slabs + bark rf. Ldry 11'x10' WB + sh. Store 14'x9' W.B. + bark rf. £330 2-4 - 1866 Clark, J.S. Publican, same, 'Theatre" 75'x26' WB + sh. roof £70 2-4 + 5 - 1866 Crawford, Hiram Allen - also 16-17, Connolly, Michael, coach owners, J.S. Clark "Star" stables 120'x26' slabs trellis work & sh. rf. £30 2-4 - 1866 - Richter, Augustus, Watchmaker, William Telford, land + Prem as 1861 £52 no entry - 1871 - Isaacs, Alfred, Clothier, J.S. Clark, shop 18'x18'. part of Star Hotel Buildings 2-4 + 5 - 1871 - Clark, J.S. Publican, same hotel as 1866 £300 no entry - 1871 - Clark, J.S. Publican, same, coach office 14'x12' part of old Star Theatre £20 no entry - 1871 - Brasch, Morris, Clothier, J.S. Clark, shop 14'6'x50' part of old Star Theatre, £65 2-4 + 5 - 1871 - Clark, J.S. Publican, same, Stables 120'x26' slabs + sh. roof. £26 2-4 - Richter, A. Watchmaker, Wm. Telford, land + prem as 1861 £45 no entry - 1876 - Issacs, Alfred, tailor, F.K. Allen, shop and dwelling, part of Star Hotel Bldgs, £40 2-4 + 5 - 1876 - Allen, Frederick K. Hotelkeeper, same. land + hotel as 1866 + coach office part of old Theatre £160 2-5 - 1876 - Crawford, H.A. - Connolly, M. Coach Proprietors, F.K. Allen stables, 120'x26' slabs + sh. roof £78 no entry - 1876 - Galbraith, Andrew L. Confectioner, F.K. Allen, double shop 15'x50' part of old Star Theatre £65 no entry - 1876 - Richter, Augustus, Watchmaker, W. Telford, J.G. Orr. land + prem as 1861 £40 no entry - 1884 - O'Connor, David M. Hairdresser, shop + prem, portion of Hotel Bldg 2-4 + 5 - 1884 - Allen, F.K. Publican, same "Star Hotel" 2-4 - 1884 - William, Robert, Bootmaker, F.K. Allen - double shop 2-4 - 1889 - Crawford, Connolly & McCurdy, Coach Proprietors, F.K. Allen, Star Stables, Sheds + Land £60 2-4 - 1889 - Dunn, Fred, Bootmaker, F. Allen, shop, prem + land £15 2-4 + 5 - 1889 - Carroll, Wm. Hotelkeeper, F. Allen, Star Hotel. prem + land £135 2-4 - 1889 - Williams, Robert, Bootmaker, F. Allen, double shop + prem + land £40 2-4 - 1900 - Philips, William R. Blacksmith, Wm. Carroll, Star Stables and land £25 2-4 - 1900 - _unoccupied) , William Carroll, land £5 2-4 + 5 - 1900 - Lowe, John, Hotelkeeper, Wm. Carroll, Star Hotel premises £130 2-4 - 1900 - Vandenberg, George, Dentist, H. Vandenberg, surgery + land £10 2-4 - 1906 - Lod, Wm. G. Star Lane, Blacksmith, execs. W. Carroll, Star Stables and land £20 2-4 - 1906 - Dumbrell, Starr & Jarvis, Watchmakers, execs. W. Carroll, shop + land £40 2-4 + 5 - 1906 - Lowe, John. Hotelkeeper, W. Carroll execs. of Star Hotel and land £130 2-4 - 1906 - Vandenberg, Henry, not tenant issued, land £10 Note: execs. = executors 2-4 and 5 - 1976 2-4/5-1 - R. Rosen - Men's Hairdresser 2-4/5-2 - Star Youth Hostel 2-4/5-3 - G. Fendyk, Butcher 2-4/5-4 - Vacant Store Architectural Index Card - Brian Pump and Tony Dugan - Photographers beechworth, george tibbits -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Scale, 1920
Inventor Biography: Percival Everitt was a Norfolk-born engineer and regarded as the father of the coin-op industry. in 1884 he patented one of his many inventions the coin-operated scales. For many people, it was their first exposure to coin-operated machines. As a young man in 1877, Everitt invented a hay and corn pitcher, a turnip thinner in 1878 and an “Automatic Travelling Anchor” in 1880. But he hit his stride in 1883 with the first postcard-vending machine over a hundred of which he distributed around London. Everitt went on to invent the one penny scale which prompted the formation of the Weighing Machine Company in 1885. Further inventions followed a blow tester in 1887 also the machine for testing a person grip in 1888 and the dispensing machine that opera glasses could be hired from in 1889 also the fortune-telling machine in 1890. He also invented a mechanism to shut coin slots when vending machines were empty, but then as now vandals posed a problem by jamming paper into the slot. Everitt sadly did not make his fortune he died suddenly in February 1893, in his late forties with £71 to his name. Penny Slot Weighing Machine: When the Australian colonies federated to form the Commonwealth of Australia in 1901 their post and telegraph departments were merged to form the national Postmaster General's (PMG) Department. The subject scale is an automatic public weighing machine, No.387, made in England by George Salter and Co. of West Bromwich. The Australasian Automatic Weighing Machine Co. Ltd in 1923 tendered for the right to place Automatic Weighing Machines on railway and tram premises throughout New South Wales subsequently for five-year terms in return for a fixed payment per machine and a portion of the revenue to the NSW Government. The company also made arrangements with the Postmaster General's Department to place machines outside post offices across the country. Weights were measured in stones and pound's up to 20 stone (127 kg) and average weights were shown separately for men, women, boys and girls by various heights in feet and inches. The subject item has had its scale change by the Eastern Scale Company to metric and it is believed to have occurred shortly after April 2000 as the company was first registered and began trading on this date. This weighing machine was originally installed by the Australasian Automatic Weighing Machine Co. Ltd at Warrnambool Post Office and was made by the firm, George Salter and Company, in West Bromwich, England to the Percival Everitt patent. Salter advertised that these machines were suitable for hotels, pleasure gardens, theaters, exhibition halls, clubs, baths and places of public resort. The company had been established in 1760 by the brothers, Richard and William Salter, manufacturing springs and pocket steelyards (spring balances). After several generations, the company was taken over by a nephew, George, and in 1884 the Salter trademark was registered to show a Staffordshire knot pierced by an arrow. The company's expanded range of products included the first coin-operated public weighing machines in the 1880s and in 1895 the first English made typewriter. When the last George Salter died in 1917, the company passed into the hands of other relatives but continued to grow before being bought out by Staveley Industries in 1973. Despite several subsequent mergers, the Salter name continues today on home ware products such as digital scales.A very rare example of a penny in the slot weighing machine imported into Australia and used in public places the item is significant as it gives a snapshot into community life at the time where the public could go and get weighed given there were no personal weighing machines or equipment that people could use at home. So if they needed to post a letter or go on a train journey they could use a machine to check their weight. Whats interesting is that this patent by Percival Everitt was the worlds first slot machine and the start of casino, arcade and other types of slot machines. Personal weighing scale metal large silver painted penny coin operated. Weight measurements are in stones and pounds. Australian Automatic Weighing Machine 60 lb Everitt Patent. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
The Beechworth Burke Museum Research Collection
Card - Index Card, George Tibbits, Ford Street, Beechworth, 1976
Property - Ford Street, Beechworth - Section 2, Town Allotment 6 - (Note: also 2-6-1 Electrical Contractors, 2-6-2 Lodge and 2-6-3 Beechworth Dairy) - 100' x250' Ownership details and history - 28 Oct 1853 - W.H. Neuber 1861 - Galbraith, Andrew - Faulkner George, unlisted, J.S. Clark. land 22'x165', shop 32'x20' glass + deal fr. 2 stories, WB + sh. Bakery 25'x20' slabs + bark. Stable 20'x10' WB + do. 1861 - Steel, William, unlisted, J. Manson. land 11'x140' shop 10'x33' plate glass & cedar front, slabs + sh. Back 10'6"x34' WB + sh. 1861 - Joel, Abraham, unlisted, J. Manson, land 11'x140' shop 10'x33' plate glass + cedar front, slabs + sh. bark, 10'6"x34' WB + do. 1861 - J. Manson, unlisted, same, land 22'x25' (in rear) stable 14'x14' slabs + bark 1861 - George Gammon, unlisted, same, land 22'x165' shop 14'x31' glazed front. deal + WB slabs + sh. Kitchen 15'x12' store in rear 20'x10' do + bark 1863/4 - Eveleigh, J.L. (A. Galbraith in '63-'63) J.S. Clark land + prem as 1861. 1863/4 - Hall, Algernon, J. Manson. land + prem as 1861 1863/4 - Faulkner, baker & confectioner, J. Manson, land + prem as 1861 1863/4 - Manson, John as 1861 1863/4 - Gammon as 1861, Kitchen 15'x12' bk. resid. 24'x12' 1866 - Raphael, Julius, Tobias, Sally, tobacconists, J.S. Clark, land 22'x165 shop 20'x38' bk. bldg. glass fr. + sh. rf. Kitch. in rear 14'x12' WB = sh. Do. Stable 20'x10' slabs + bark. £115 1866 - Cunningham, James & Robert, ironmongers, John Manson, land 22'x165' shop 20'x33' plate glass + cedar fr. slabs + sh. rf. prem in rear 21'x34' WB + sh. rf. £110 1866 - Gammon, George, Druggist, same. land 22'x165' prem. 30'x20' + 24'x12' bk. bldg. 2 stories with plate glass + cedar shop front + sh. rf. Kitchen 15'x12' WB + sh. rf. 1871 - Brown, John, Barber etc. J.S. Clark. land + prem as 1866 £75 1871 - Cunningham, J&R, ironmongers, same. land + prem as 1866 + stable 13'x8' slabs + bark £96 1871 - Gammon, G. Druggist, same land + prem as 1866 £144 1876 - Walton, Wm. Tailor, Mary Clark. prem as 1866 exc. kitch 16'x12' + 20'x10' 1876 - Cunningham, J&R, ironmongers, same land 22'x165' prem 20'x30' deal fr. bk walls sh. roof Do. in rear 34'x21. WB + sh. rf. stable 20'x20' WB + ir. rf. £90 1876 - Gammon, George, Chemist, same land + prem as 1866 exc. no. 24'x12' bk £120 1884 - Armstrong, John, Draper, Mary Clark. shop 1884 - Cunningham Js. Ironmonger, same shop 1884 - Gammon, G. Chemist, same, shop + dwelling 1889 - Armstrong, as above £45 1889 - Cunningham, JS. as above. Cunningham, J&R, shop, prem + land £70 1889 - Gammon, G. Chemist, smae shop, dwelling pr. l. £80 1899-1900 - Armstrong. One shop owned, other ....? one 1900-1901 - Armstrong. double shop 1900 - Armstrong, John, draper, same shop + store £110 1900 - Bowen, Wm Johnston, Chemist, Kate Gammon, Sh. DW + L £65 1906 - Armstrong, Draper, same S+L £110 1906 - Bowen, Wm. Johnston, Chemist, Kate Gammon, shop, prem + land £65 Sect. 2, Town Allot. 6 - Note: 2-6-1 Electrical Contractors, 2-6-2 Lodge and 2-6-3 Beechworth Dairy Architectural Index Card - Brian Pump and Tony Dugan - Photographers beechworth, george tibbits -
The Ed Muirhead Physics Museum
Gas X-ray Tube
The investigation of the x-ray appears early on to have been a priority research topic at the University of Melbourne’s School of Physics. This interest was sparked by the appointment in 1889 of Professor T.R. Lyle. Lyle, who was head of the school until 1915, is thought to have been the first person in Australia to have taken an x-ray photograph. A copy of this photograph can be found in the School of Physics Archive. For this particular experiment Lyle actually made his own x-ray tube. His successor, Professor Laby, continued to work with x-rays. During the 1920s Laby worked on the x-ray spectra of atoms and in 1930 he co-published with Dr. C.E. Eddy, Quantitative Analysis by X-Ray Spectroscopy. Also with Eddy, Laby produced the landmark paper Sensitivity of Atomic Analysis by X-rays. Laby went on to have an x-ray spectrograph of his own design manufactured by Adam Hilger Ltd. (see cat. No. 38). School of Physics, the University of Melbourne Cat. No. 22. Jacqueline Eager Student Projects Placement, Cultural Collections 2005 The original X-ray tubes relied on low pressure operation. The electrons and positive ions are produced in the residual gas. Positive ions are accelerated towards the cathode and release electrons which on hitting the anode produce X-rays. These early gas X-ray tubes operated satisfactory only over a narrow pressure range. Stamped Label: “NATURAL PHILOSOPHY LABORATORY/ No/ UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE” Stamped: “90268 M. No. 5171[??]/No. 2156[??]/ M. No. 346585.” x-ray tubes, gas x-ray tube, laby, spectroscopy -
The Ed Muirhead Physics Museum
Gas X-ray Tube, Victor
The investigation of the x-ray appears early on to have been a priority research topic at the University of Melbourne’s School of Physics. This interest was sparked by the appointment in 1889 of Professor T.R. Lyle. Lyle, who was head of the school until 1915, is thought to have been the first person in Australia to have taken an x-ray photograph. A copy of this photograph can be found in the School of Physics Archive. For this particular experiment Lyle actually made his own x-ray tube. His successor, Professor Laby, continued to work with x-rays. During the 1920s Laby worked on the x-ray spectra of atoms and in 1930 he co-published with Dr. C.E. Eddy, Quantitative Analysis by X-Ray Spectroscopy. Also with Eddy, Laby produced the landmark paper Sensitivity of Atomic Analysis by X-rays. Laby went on to have an x-ray spectrograph of his own design manufactured by Adam Hilger Ltd. (see cat. No. 38). School of Physics, the University of Melbourne Cat. No. 22. Jacqueline Eager Student Projects Placement, Cultural Collections 2005 The original X-ray tubes relied on low pressure operation. The electrons and positive ions are produced in the residual gas. Positive ions are accelerated towards the cathode and release electrons which on hitting the anode produce X-rays. These early gas X-ray tubes operated satisfactory only over a narrow pressure range. Manufacturer’s mark stamped: “PATENTED/ VICTOR/ TRADEMARK/ MADE IN BOSTON U.S.A./ TUNGSTEN” A white circular stamp, stamped near the manufacturer’s mark: “[illegible]TER WIGGH[illegible]” Stamped label: “NAT. PHIL. LAB./ No./ UNIV. OF MELB.” Inscription on the end face of the copper piece: “PAT. SEP 5’ 11 DEC. 30’13/ JUNE 23, 14 NOV. 30.15/ 43835” -
The Beechworth Burke Museum Research Collection
Card (Series) - Index Card, George Tibbits, Ford Street, Beechworth, 1976
George Tibbits, University of Melbourne. Faculty of Architecture, Building and Town & Regional PlanningIndex system that support the research for Beechworth : historical reconstruction / [by] George Tibbits ... [et al]Arranged by street names of BeechworthEach index card includes: street name and number of property, image of property, allotment and section number, property owners and dates of ownership, description of the property according to rate records, property floor plan with dimensions.beechworth, george tibbitsbeechworth, george tibbits -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Administrative record - Mining Reports, Government Printer, Melbourne, Colony of Victoria quarterly and annual mining reports - 1860s 1870s & 1880s, 1865 - 1883
Colony of Victoria mining reports show any Ringwood mine references under Castlemaine District, St. Andrews Subdivision. Noteworthy for Ringwood: - Death of Pierce Boardman, mining manager at New Ringwood Mining Co., accidentally killed when he lost his footing and fell to a depth of 40 feet on 1st January 1879. - William White injured in truck accident at New Ringwood Antimony Tribute Company, 31st March 1882.Boxed collection of soft and hard bound reports including: 1. Quarterly Colony of Victoria reports of the Mining Surveyors & Registrars, Victoria, 1865-1881 - Summary of gold mining statistics for the quarter - Tables showing the yield of gold from certain parcels of quartz raised during the quarter in some of the deepest mines in Victoria with depth of the deepest shafts, levels, cross-cuts, etc. - Estimated yield of gold and quantity of gold exported during the quarter - Gold received and issued from the Royal Mint during the quarter - Summary of yield of gold from quartz, tailings, etc., crushed during the quarter - Summary of yield of gold from washdirt and cement washed and crushed during quarter - Number and distribution of miners on the goldfields of the colony. 2. 1879-82 Hard bound volume - Chief Inspector of Mines Reports to the Honorable Minister of Mines, Victoria. (Includes fatal and non-fatal accident reports, mining operations, and employment statistcs.) Noteworthy for Ringwood: - Death of Pierce Boardman, mining manager at New Ringwood Mining Co., accidentally killed when he lost his footing and fell to a depth of 40 feet on 1st January 1879. - William White injured in truck accident at New Ringwood Antimony Tribute Company, 31st March 1882. 3. Mineral Statistics for Victoria - annual reports for years 1867, 1871, 1874, 1876, 1877, 1878, & 1879. 4. Handwritten study notes.antimony, boardman, william white -
Camperdown & District Historical Society
Photograph - James and Joan Dawson, studio photograph, c1878
James Dawson (1806-1900), pastoralist, friend to First Nations people, environmentalist, patron of the Arts and author of "Australian Aborigines" (1881). He married Joan Alexander Park in 1877. Joan was the niece of the famous African explorer, Mungo Park. James Dawson came from Bonnytoun, near Linlithgow, Scotland and arrived in Melbourne with his wife on 2 May 1840. They made their first home in the colony farming in Port Phillip, near Anderson's Creek on the Yarra River, where their daughter, Isabella was born in 1842, then from 1844, moved to 'Kangatong' station on the Moyne River, east of Macarthur. In 1866 the Dawsons left the Port Fairy district and lived in various residences in Melbourne. By 1868 the family had settled in Camperdown at 'Wuurong', on the banks of Lake Bullen Merri. Unlike most people at the time, the Dawson's shared a deep interest in, and respect for First Nations people. In 1876 James Dawson was appointed local Guardian of the Aborigines in the Camperdown district. He was a prolific letter writer and an early advocate for indigenous rights and was dedicated to exposing injustice and the maltreatment of First Nations people. He had befriended Wombeetch Puyuun (Camperdown George) who was the last of the local Djargurd Wurrung living on Country when he died in February 1883. In 1885 James Dawson erected the Wombeetch Puyuun Monument at Camperdown Cemetery in his memory. His friend's remains were reburied at the foot of the obelisk and the two dates, 1840-1883, mark the 43 years it took for European settlement to displace the Djargurd Wurrung from the Camperdown District.Studio portrait of James and Joan Dawson taken in Australia. cdhs, isabella dawson, camperdown cemetery, djargurdwurrung, cdhsfirstnations -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Peter Pidgeon, Bridge Street, Eltham, 2 Aug. 2022
Comparison photo: 00780 Part of a presentation by Peter Pidgeon to the Society, 13 August 2022 showcasing a series of photographs taken by John Henry Clark over the period 1895 to 1930. John Henry Clark was the youngest of three boys born to William Henry Clark (1823-1877) and Maria White (1843-1914). He and his brothers, William Charles Clark (1872-1945), Clement Kent Clark (1874-1912) operated a photography business (Clark Bros.) from 25 Thomas Street, Windsor near Prahran during the period c.1894 to 1914. Following death of Clement in September 1912 and their mother in 1914, the Clark Bros business appears to have dissolved, the premises demolished, and a new house was under construction in 1915. John set up business independently in 1914 operating out of 29 Moor Street, Fitzroy where he is registered in the 1914 and 1915 Electoral Rolls. By 1916 John had relocated to Eltham where he continued his practice as a photographer and took many of the early images around the district of Little Eltham. Around 1930 John changed professions and opened a small cobbler's shop in 1931 near the pond opposite Dalton Street adjacent to the Jarrold family cottage. He never married and continued his profession as a bootmaker from this little shop, maintaining a close relationship with Mrs Jarrold for the rest of their lives. His bootmaker shop remains today beside the Whitecloud cottage and is one of only three remaining shops in the area from the early 20th century.Comparative photo taken 2022 with one taken from same location over 100 years earlier by noted local photographer J.H. ClarkBorn Digitaleltham, j.h. clark photo (2022), main road, bridge street -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Peter Pidgeon, Bridge Street intersection with Main Road, Eltham, 2 Aug. 2022
Comparison photo: SEPP_0714 Part of a presentation by Peter Pidgeon to the Society, 13 August 2022 showcasing a series of photographs taken by John Henry Clark over the period 1895 to 1930. John Henry Clark was the youngest of three boys born to William Henry Clark (1823-1877) and Maria White (1843-1914). He and his brothers, William Charles Clark (1872-1945), Clement Kent Clark (1874-1912) operated a photography business (Clark Bros.) from 25 Thomas Street, Windsor near Prahran during the period c.1894 to 1914. Following death of Clement in September 1912 and their mother in 1914, the Clark Bros business appears to have dissolved, the premises demolished, and a new house was under construction in 1915. John set up business independently in 1914 operating out of 29 Moor Street, Fitzroy where he is registered in the 1914 and 1915 Electoral Rolls. By 1916 John had relocated to Eltham where he continued his practice as a photographer and took many of the early images around the district of Little Eltham. Around 1930 John changed professions and opened a small cobbler's shop in 1931 near the pond opposite Dalton Street adjacent to the Jarrold family cottage. He never married and continued his profession as a bootmaker from this little shop, maintaining a close relationship with Mrs Jarrold for the rest of their lives. His bootmaker shop remains today beside the Whitecloud cottage and is one of only three remaining shops in the area from the early 20th century.Comparative photo taken 2022 with one taken from same location over 100 years earlier by noted local photographer J.H. ClarkBorn Digitaleltham, j.h. clark photo (2022), main road, bridge street -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Peter Pidgeon, Main Road at Bridge Street, Eltham, 2 Aug. 2022
Comparison photo: SEPP_0708 Part of a presentation by Peter Pidgeon to the Society, 13 August 2022 showcasing a series of photographs taken by John Henry Clark over the period 1895 to 1930. John Henry Clark was the youngest of three boys born to William Henry Clark (1823-1877) and Maria White (1843-1914). He and his brothers, William Charles Clark (1872-1945), Clement Kent Clark (1874-1912) operated a photography business (Clark Bros.) from 25 Thomas Street, Windsor near Prahran during the period c.1894 to 1914. Following death of Clement in September 1912 and their mother in 1914, the Clark Bros business appears to have dissolved, the premises demolished, and a new house was under construction in 1915. John set up business independently in 1914 operating out of 29 Moor Street, Fitzroy where he is registered in the 1914 and 1915 Electoral Rolls. By 1916 John had relocated to Eltham where he continued his practice as a photographer and took many of the early images around the district of Little Eltham. Around 1930 John changed professions and opened a small cobbler's shop in 1931 near the pond opposite Dalton Street adjacent to the Jarrold family cottage. He never married and continued his profession as a bootmaker from this little shop, maintaining a close relationship with Mrs Jarrold for the rest of their lives. His bootmaker shop remains today beside the Whitecloud cottage and is one of only three remaining shops in the area from the early 20th century.Comparative photo taken 2022 with one taken from same location over 100 years earlier by noted local photographer J.H. ClarkBorn Digitaleltham, j.h. clark photo (2022), main road, bridge street -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Peter Pidgeon, Bridge Street, Eltham, 2 Aug. 2022
Comparison photo: SEPP_0637 Part of a presentation by Peter Pidgeon to the Society, 13 August 2022 showcasing a series of photographs taken by John Henry Clark over the period 1895 to 1930. John Henry Clark was the youngest of three boys born to William Henry Clark (1823-1877) and Maria White (1843-1914). He and his brothers, William Charles Clark (1872-1945), Clement Kent Clark (1874-1912) operated a photography business (Clark Bros.) from 25 Thomas Street, Windsor near Prahran during the period c.1894 to 1914. Following death of Clement in September 1912 and their mother in 1914, the Clark Bros business appears to have dissolved, the premises demolished, and a new house was under construction in 1915. John set up business independently in 1914 operating out of 29 Moor Street, Fitzroy where he is registered in the 1914 and 1915 Electoral Rolls. By 1916 John had relocated to Eltham where he continued his practice as a photographer and took many of the early images around the district of Little Eltham. Around 1930 John changed professions and opened a small cobbler's shop in 1931 near the pond opposite Dalton Street adjacent to the Jarrold family cottage. He never married and continued his profession as a bootmaker from this little shop, maintaining a close relationship with Mrs Jarrold for the rest of their lives. His bootmaker shop remains today beside the Whitecloud cottage and is one of only three remaining shops in the area from the early 20th century.Comparative photo taken 2022 with one taken from same location over 100 years earlier by noted local photographer J.H. ClarkBorn Digitaleltham, j.h. clark photo (2022), bridge street -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Peter Pidgeon, Alistair Knox Park, Eltham, 2 Aug. 2022
Comparison photo: SEPP_0715 Part of a presentation by Peter Pidgeon to the Society, 13 August 2022 showcasing a series of photographs taken by John Henry Clark over the period 1895 to 1930. John Henry Clark was the youngest of three boys born to William Henry Clark (1823-1877) and Maria White (1843-1914). He and his brothers, William Charles Clark (1872-1945), Clement Kent Clark (1874-1912) operated a photography business (Clark Bros.) from 25 Thomas Street, Windsor near Prahran during the period c.1894 to 1914. Following death of Clement in September 1912 and their mother in 1914, the Clark Bros business appears to have dissolved, the premises demolished, and a new house was under construction in 1915. John set up business independently in 1914 operating out of 29 Moor Street, Fitzroy where he is registered in the 1914 and 1915 Electoral Rolls. By 1916 John had relocated to Eltham where he continued his practice as a photographer and took many of the early images around the district of Little Eltham. Around 1930 John changed professions and opened a small cobbler's shop in 1931 near the pond opposite Dalton Street adjacent to the Jarrold family cottage. He never married and continued his profession as a bootmaker from this little shop, maintaining a close relationship with Mrs Jarrold for the rest of their lives. His bootmaker shop remains today beside the Whitecloud cottage and is one of only three remaining shops in the area from the early 20th century.Comparative photo taken 2022 with one taken from same location over 100 years earlier by noted local photographer J.H. ClarkBorn Digitaleltham, j.h. clark photo (2022), bridge street, alistair knox park -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Peter Pidgeon, Main Road, Eltham, 2 Aug. 2022
Comparison photo: SEPP_0707 and SEPP_0618 Part of a presentation by Peter Pidgeon to the Society, 13 August 2022 showcasing a series of photographs taken by John Henry Clark over the period 1895 to 1930. John Henry Clark was the youngest of three boys born to William Henry Clark (1823-1877) and Maria White (1843-1914). He and his brothers, William Charles Clark (1872-1945), Clement Kent Clark (1874-1912) operated a photography business (Clark Bros.) from 25 Thomas Street, Windsor near Prahran during the period c.1894 to 1914. Following death of Clement in September 1912 and their mother in 1914, the Clark Bros business appears to have dissolved, the premises demolished, and a new house was under construction in 1915. John set up business independently in 1914 operating out of 29 Moor Street, Fitzroy where he is registered in the 1914 and 1915 Electoral Rolls. By 1916 John had relocated to Eltham where he continued his practice as a photographer and took many of the early images around the district of Little Eltham. Around 1930 John changed professions and opened a small cobbler's shop in 1931 near the pond opposite Dalton Street adjacent to the Jarrold family cottage. He never married and continued his profession as a bootmaker from this little shop, maintaining a close relationship with Mrs Jarrold for the rest of their lives. His bootmaker shop remains today beside the Whitecloud cottage and is one of only three remaining shops in the area from the early 20th century.Comparative photo taken 2022 with one taken from same location over 100 years earlier by noted local photographer J.H. ClarkBorn Digitaleltham, j.h. clark photo (2022), main road