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Kilmore Historical Society
The Casquet of Literature, Vol. 3, 1888
... Kilmore Mechanics Institute Library..... Kilmore Mechanics Institute Library. Charles Gibbon Blackie & Son ..."A selection of poetry and prose from the works of the most admired authors with biographical and literary notes". Volume 3 of 6.Red/brown cloth-covered hardcover book. Embossed gold decoration to front. Decorative black patterning on back cover. Gold edging to pages 9 engraved plates. 384 pp. Slightly worn cover. No staining or damage to pages.Label on P.2 'Glearoua Public Hall and Library/No. 105/This Book to be Returned Within One Month Undamaged'.poetry & prose., kilmore mechanics institute library. -
Kilmore Historical Society
The Casquet of Literature, Vol. 4, 1888
... Kilmore Mechanics Institute Library.... Mechanics Institute Library. Charles Gibbon Blackie & Son Villafield ..."A selection of poetry and prose from the works of the most admired authors with bigraphical and literary notes". Vol. 5 of 6.Red/brown cloth-covered hardcover book. Embossed gold decoration to front. Decorative black patterning to back cover. Gold edging to pages. 9 engraved plates. 384 pp. Worn cloth with loss of colour. Small partial detachment of spine. Evidence of binding failure inside. Pages clean and undamaged.P.2 Label 'Glenaroua Public Hall & Library/No. 109/This Book to be Returned Within One Month Undamaged'.poetry & prose., kilmore mechanics institute library. -
Kilmore Historical Society
The Casquet of Literature, Vol. 5, 1888
... Kilmore Mechanics Institute Library..... 5 of 6. Poetry & prose. Kilmore Mechanics Institute Library ..."A selection of poetry and prose from the works of the most admired authors with biographical and literary notes". Vol. 5 of 6.Red/brown cloth-covered hardcover book. Embossed gold decoration to front. Decorative black patterning to back cover. Gold edging to pages. 384 pp. 9 engraved plates. Some wear to cover with loss of colour. Structurally intact, pages clean & undamaged.P.2 Label 'Glenaroua Public Hall and Library/No. 110/This Book to be Returned Within One Month Umdamaged'.poetry & prose., kilmore mechanics institute library. -
Kilmore Historical Society
Chamber's Journal 1878, Chamber's Journal of Popular Literature Science and Arts, 1878
... Kilmore Mechanics Institute Library.... Mechanics Institute Library. W. & R. Chambers ...Brown/blue marbled cover with leather spine and corners. Upper spine missing, rest of spine torn & detached from back cover. Sticky tape has been used to reattach cover to body of book. Loose pages with roughened/torn edges. Spotting and marks on pages. Evidence of many attempts at repairs using sticky tape. 832 pp. Poor condition.Nilkilmore mechanics institute library. -
Kilmore Historical Society
Chambers Edinburgh Journal, Volumes, No's 1 - 48, New Series, c1844
... Kilmore Mechanics Institute Library..... Kilmore Mechanics Institute Library. William & Robert Chambers ...Chambers Edinburgh Journal is a magazine series which began in 1832. The founder was William Chambers. He was later joined by his brother Robert. A new magazine series began in 1844. In 1854 the Journal moved to London & became Chamber's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art. At the end of 1897 the named changed to Chamber's Journal. It ceased publication in 1956.Brown marbled cover with black leather spine, hardcover book. Marbled paper on front cover peeled & part missing. Top & bottom of spine worn/torn and detached. Title page & eight page index missing. No end paper/s. Amateurish pencil drawings inside front & back covers. Loose pages in centre of body with rough/worn edges. Poor condition. 348 pp.Childish pencil drawings inside front & back covers.kilmore mechanics institute library. -
Kilmore Historical Society
Official Record of the Melbourne International Exhibition 1880-81, 1882
... Kilmore Mechanics Institute Library.... on front pages. Nil Kilmore Mechanics Institute Library. ...Brown cloth-bound hardcover book with leather spine. Title in gold on spine with decorative borders top & bottom. Upper spine torn & detached. First page loose as is page 673, otherwise largely intact. Minor foxing throughout, mostly on front pages.Nilkilmore mechanics institute library. -
Kilmore Historical Society
Chatterbox, Chatterbox 1902, 1902
... Kilmore Mechanics Institute Library..... Childrens Literature Kilmore Mechanics Institute Library. Wells ...Chatterbox was a weekly British paper of stories for children published in the 19th & 20 centuries. It was also published as an annual for much of its run, both in the UK and US. Chatterbox was founded in 1866 by John Erskine Clarke who edited the paper until 1902. It ceased publication in 1955.Card & cloth-bound hard cover book. Cover intact, a little worn at corners, detached from body of book. Loose pages. Binding unravelling. Yellowing of pages. 412 pp. plus advertisements.P.1- 14/262 (hand written). P.3 'To Don,/ - Wishing you/ a merry Xmas./ 1907./ From E.M W.'childrens literature, kilmore mechanics institute library. -
Kilmore Historical Society
Robinson Crusoe, Circa 1858-78. First published 1719
... Kilmore Mechanics Institute Library..... Poor condition. Adult Fiction Kilmore Mechanics Institute ....Blue cloth-covered hardback with gold printing. Very worn, especially at corners. Front flyleaf missing. Title page foxing, torn, ragged edges. P. 1-2 missing. Front & rear covers detaching. Rear flyleaf missing. 394 pp. Loose pages towards centre. Yellowing. Poor condition.adult fiction, kilmore mechanics institute library. -
Kilmore Historical Society
The Life and Letters of Lord Macaulay, Vol. 2, 1876
... kilmore mechanics institute library.... out in red ink. lord macaulay kilmore mechanics institute ...Green cloth-bound hardcover book. Wear around cover edges.Title in gold on spine. Back cover separated from body. 408 pp. Vol. 1 of 2. Fair condition.Label printed with '555', front cover. P.1 '44' crossed out in red ink.lord macaulay, kilmore mechanics institute library. -
Kilmore Historical Society
Himalayan Journals, Himalayan Journals or Notes of a Naturalist, Vol. 1 of 2, 1854
... Kilmore Mechanics Institute Library...., the author. Kilmore Mechanics Institute Library. Joeph Dalton Hooker ...Notes of a naturist in Bengal, the Sikkim, and Nepal Himalayas, the Khasia Mountains, etc. Dedicated to Charles Darwin by his affectionate friend, the author.Red/brown cloth-covered hardback book. Embossed design around borders of front and back covers, front cover shows central image in gold colour. Maps and engraved illustrations. Cover worn & stained. Fair condition.Sticker inside front cover, 'Upham & Beet/(late Redwell)/46,New Bond Street'. On 2nd flyleaf '83'. Title page has small cut out section top right corner.kilmore mechanics institute library. -
Kilmore Historical Society
The Gentleman's Magazine, June - November, 1868, Vol.1, 1868
... Kilmore Mechanics Institute Library.... for men. "Entirely new series". British magazine Kilmore Mechanics ...British monthly magazine for men. "Entirely new series".Green marbled board cover with leather spine and corners. Cover worn with loss of marbeling. Spine worn but intact. Loose pages, separation of spine internally. 862 pp. Fair condition.Label on front cover, 'Fountain Barber's/Circulating Library/23 Collins Street East/Melbourne/Subscription 3 Vols,: One Guinea Per Annum'. british magazine, kilmore mechanics institute library. -
Kilmore Historical Society
Illustrated Scripture History, Illustrated Scripture History for the Improvement of Youth, Vol. 2, 1851
... Kilmore Mechanics Institute Library..... Scriptures Children Kilmore Mechanics Institute Library. John Tallis ...Green marbelled board cover with black leather spine & corners. Surface rubbing of board and leather, leather spine cracked at coners. Binding intact but spine detached at front cover. Six decorative gilt bands on spine. Title in gilt on spine. P. 177 torn, loose. P. 175 loose. 304 pp. Fair condition.Label inside front cover 'from Chapman Family'. Pressed pansies between pp. 99-100.scriptures, children, kilmore mechanics institute library. -
Kilmore Historical Society
A Group of Noble Dames, 1891
... Kilmore Mechanics Institute Library..... Adult fiction Kilmore Mechanics Institute Library. Thomas Hardy ...Novel. Colonial Edition.Green cloth-covered hardback book. Title & author printed in gilt on front cover & spine. Decorative embossed design on rear cover. Cover worn at corners with some staining on front. Binding loose, front cover has detached from body. 270 pp. Fair condition.'1214' underlined on flyleaf.adult fiction, kilmore mechanics institute library. -
Kilmore Historical Society
Recollections and Anecdotes, 1863
... Kilmore Mechanics Institute Library.... for Stafford. Court reminiscences Kilmore Mechanics Institute Library ...A second series of reminiscences of the camp, the court, and the clubs by Captain R.H. Gronow, formerly of the Genadier Guards, and MP for Stafford.Red/burgundy cloth-covered hardback book. Embossed decoration to front and back covers. Cover stained and faded, very worn. Title printed in gilt on spine. Splitting of cloth at spine corner. Water staining around edges of pages. 232 pp. Poor condition.'$4' handwritten on spine. Flyleaf label, 'Glenaroua Public Hall and Library'/No.84/This book to be Returned Within One Month Undamaged' Title page, Glenaroua Public Hall and Library stamp, 'John O'Connor' hand written inside stamp.court reminiscences, kilmore mechanics institute library. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, As It Appears
... Vermont Mechanics Institute...) Mechanics Institutes Vermont Mechanics Institute Barry Redmond ...'As It Appears' by George Irvine - Institutes (Vermont); History (McClare Family)mechanics institutes, vermont mechanics institute, barry, redmond -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Fawcett Hall and Public Library, 2015, 11/01//2015
... fawcett mechanics' institute... hall and public library fawcett fawcett mechanics' institute ...Colour photograph of a weatherboard Hall.fawcett hall and public library, fawcett, fawcett mechanics' institute -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Plaque at Fawcett Hall, 2015, 11/01//2015
... fawcett mechanics' institute.... fawcett hall and public library fawcett fawcett mechanics ...Colour photograph of a plaque at weatherboard Hall.fawcett hall and public library, fawcett, fawcett mechanics' institute, george payne, charles, john walsh -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Plaque at Fawcett Hall, 2015, 11/01//2015
... fawcett mechanics' institute.... fawcett hall and public library fawcett fawcett mechanics ...Colour photograph of a plaque at weatherboard Hall.fawcett hall and public library, fawcett, fawcett mechanics' institute, george payne, charles, john walsh -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Photograph - Colour, Clare Gervasoni, Fawcett Hall, 2015, 11/01//2015
... fawcett mechanics' institute... library fawcett fawcett mechanics' institute george payne charles ...Colour photograph of a plaque at weatherboard Hall.fawcett hall and public library, fawcett, fawcett mechanics' institute, george payne, charles, john walsh -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Document, Ballarat Buidlings Fact Sheets
... Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute... Mechanics' Institute Ballarat School of Mines Ballarat Mining ...Ballarat Buildings Fact Sheets produced for the Ballarat Heritage Weekend in 2011 by Ballarat Heritage Services.ballarat buildings, ballarat heritage festival, ballarat old colonists' hall, ballarat gaol, art gallery of ballarat, ballarat railway station, ballarat trades hall, ballaarat mechanics' institute, ballarat school of mines, ballarat mining exchange -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Work on paper - Documents, Typed, 'One Act Play ' 2pp, 'Playing a Waiting Game' Gladys Reed 1950, c1950
... mechanics institute cheltenham... moorabbin shire mechanics institute cheltenham ormond choral society ...Gladys Reed created this script for a One Act Play by Ormond Choral Society c 1950. Judy Clark, her daughter, donated this typed script and some clothing props used in the play when performed by the Society.Drama, Musical and Choral Societies were founded by local residents in the City of Moorabbin to provide social, artistic and musical entertainment and development in their communities. 2x Note paper sheets with typed script for a One Act Play - ;' Playing a Waiting Game 'Typed script x 2 pages signed G.Reedearly settlers, moorabbin shire, mechanics institute cheltenham, ormond choral society, postworld war 11 settlers, housing estates moorabbin 1950, bentleigh, ormond, moorabbin, cheltenham, drama societies, musical society cheltenham, clark judy, reed gladys, reed george -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, Accent of Culture: Artists and Ballarat Art School 1870-1995
... Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute School of Design... Frederick Martelll Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute School of Design ...16 page booklet covering the history of art school in Ballarat. A six page catalogue of exhibited work at the Art Gallery of Ballarat is qa seperate inclusion. ballarat school of mines, ballarat technical art school, maude glover, james oldham, thoma price, frederick martelll, ballaarat mechanics' institute school of design, ballarat gine art gallery association, ballarat west technical art school, south kensington schoo of design, satish sharma, judi woodward, ballarat west school of art, maude glover fleay, kevin rhodes, anne beggs sunter, ballarat fine art gallery school, ponsonbt carew-smyth, herbert h. smith, margaret young, ballarat east public library school of art, ballarat city school of arts, academy of arts, frederick procter, helen ross, greg bins, ballarat teachers' college -
Kilmore Historical Society
That Boy of Norcot's, That Boy of Norcott's, 1869
... Kilmore Mechanics Institute Library..... '54' stamped. Victorian novel Adult fiction Kilmore Mechanics ...Victorian novel Brown & green marbelled board cover hardback book. Black leather spine & corners. Corners worn through to board, leather spine torn and detached from body of book. Back cover completely detached. Five illustrations. 274 pp. Poor condition.On flyleaf, '24' crossed out. '96' handwritten in red ink and underlined. '54' stamped.adult fiction, kilmore mechanics institute library. -
Kilmore Historical Society
The Practice of the Presence of God, 1902
... Kilmore Mechanics Institute Library..... Christianity Kilmore Mechanics Institute Library. James Nisbet & Co ...Conversations and letters of Nicholas Herman of Lorraine. Translated from the French. Introduction by Mrs. Pearsall Smith.Grey/green board cover. Some foxing and marks throughout. P.45 probably missing. 44 pp. Good conditionNil.christianity, kilmore mechanics institute library. -
Kilmore Historical Society
Three Diggers, 1889
... Kilmore Mechanics Institute Library....' crossed out, '1012' underlined. Kilmore Mechaics Institute stamp ...A Tale of the Australian 1850's.Green cloth-bound hardcover book. Faded cover with worn edges & spine. Loose binding, cover separating from body. Ragged edges to pages. Moderate foxing throughout. 261 pp. Fair condition.Flyleaf, '2012' crossed out, '1012' underlined. Kilmore Mechaics Institute stamp.adult fiction, kilmore mechanics institute library. -
Kilmore Historical Society
Twice Told Tales, Vol.2, 1900
... Kilmore Mechanics Institute Library.... with an introduction by Katharine Lee Bates. Adult fiction Kilmore Mechanics ...Short stories with an introduction by Katharine Lee Bates. Red cloth-bound hardcover book. Gilt decoration on cover 'HANDY VOLUME CLASSICS', 'LABOUR ET HONOR'. Loss of cloth on spine, fading & staining on spine. 270 pp. Good conditionOn flyleaf, '83', handwritten & circled, 'Kilmore M.I.'adult fiction, kilmore mechanics institute library. -
Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens History Group
Photograph - The Claxton Fountain, Frederick Moses Claxton 1832-1888, Respected Civic Leader in Ballarat, 2002
... Mechanics Institute Trustee.... subscription Ballarat Rowing Club Mechanics Institute Trustee. Claxton ...So highly regarded was F.M. Claxton that with his untimely death, public subscription funded the Claxton Memorial Fountain in the Ballarat Botanical Gardens. F.M. Claxton was dedicated to transforming the Swamp and Police Paddock in Wendouree into a beautiful Lake and Gardens.One dark coloured photograph.On back of photograph written on attached label, "Claxton Fountain, 2002".john garner, doctor, ballarat botanical gardens, lake wendouree, swamp, police paddock, mayor, public subscription, ballarat rowing club, mechanics institute trustee., claxton, gardens, ballarat, john garner collection -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Playbill: The Evening Strollers, Gadsby's Girls & The Digger's Lawn Party, 1919
... mechanics institute... soldiers memorial mechanics institute strollers club H. Turnley ...Murray Comrie Collection. A playbill for a performance titled 'The Evening Strollers' and subtitled 'Gadsby's Girls & The Digger's Lawn Party', held at the Victoria Theatre, Tarnagulla on Saturday October 4, probably 1919. States that performance will raise money for 'Soldiers Memorial Stone; Mechanics Library and Strollers Club'. Performers include: Miss F. Norwood, Mr. H. Turnley, Bertha Currier Porter, Reg Smith, Mr. S. Taylor, Mr. C. Wright, Mr. W. Jackson, Dolly Comrie, Daisy Jackson, Rachael Clark, Alf Radnell and Dorrie Bock.tarnagulla, victoria theatre, public hall, entertainment, music, performance, war, fundraising, world war one, veterans, soldiers memorial, mechanics institute, strollers club -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives
Magazine - newsletter, Richard Patterson, Port Fairy Post, December 2020
... mechanics institute... john byng cannon rupert arnold john Pascoe fawkner mechanics ...Port Fairy Post Nov - Dec 2020non-fictionPort Fairy Post Nov - Dec 2020newsletter, magazine, henry bource, charles mills, olivia mills, jane mills, john mills, james glare, eliza glare, sir john byng, cannon, rupert arnold, john pascoe fawkner, mechanics institute, henry bucher, lady loch, mayflower, mary arnel, mavis veronica thomas, joseph david brooks, covid 19 -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Clothing - Lady's nightdress crepe de chine, floral c1950, c1950
... , mechanics institute cheltenham, ormond choral society, postworld war..., mechanics institute cheltenham, ormond choral society, postworld war ...Gladys Reed was a member of the Ormond Choral Society c 1950. who performed plays and musicals in the City of Moorabbin and she made this nightdress c1950 Crepe de Chine, also spelled Crêpe De Chine, (French: “crepe of China”), light and fine plain woven dress fabric in silk, wool, or synthetic fibre fabric with a distinctively crisp, crimped appearance produced either with all-silk warp and weft or else with a silk warp and hard-spun worsted weft. This material was easy to sew, wash and dry and required no ironing . . This crepe de chine nightdress is an example of the popular style worn by women in the post World War 11 Estates in the City of Moorabbin c1950 A lady's floral crepe de chine, full length, nightdress with shoulder straps and waist ties clothing, nightdress, crepe de chine, theatrical props, craftwork, sequins, beading, early settlers, moorabbin shire, mechanics institute cheltenham, ormond choral society, postworld war 11 settlers, housing estates moorabbin 1950, bentleigh, ormond, moorabbin, cheltenham, drama societies, musical society cheltenham, clark judy, reed gladys, reed george