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Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, Grave of Victor Davies and Agnes Davies, St Helena Cemetery, 30/05/1929
The Grave of Victor Davies (died 30/05/1929) and Agnes Davies (died 25/09/1982), St Helena Cemetery.St Helena Cemetery was originally the burial place of the Beale family and friends. The first burials took place in the 1850s. There are now over 200 burials.Digital copy of colour photographst helena cemetery, victor davies, agnes davies -
Greensborough Historical Society
Advertising Leaflet, Barry Plant Greensborough, 2/3 Ridge Road Greensborough, 19/10/2018
Real estate advertisement for 2/3 Ridge Road Greensborough, a 3 bedroom townhouse. This house was sold on 14/12/2018 for $850,000. Previous sales: January 2017 for $800,000. 3 Ridge Road (vacant land) was sold 19/05/2012 for $390,000.Real estate advertisement black text and colour photographridge road greensborough -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "MMTB Rules and Instructions for Traffic Inspectors", May.1937
Black cloth covered book with grey end papers glued to cover with 16 page single section stapled into covers. Titled "MMTB Rules and Instructions for Traffic Inspectors", issued May 1937, signed by S. M. Richardson as Manager with number 32 stamped in the front cover. Has a forward, then rules and instructions for General items, supervision of employees and traffic. PDF (text searchable) added 26-12-2016. 2nd copy added 5/5/2019 from donation of Barry Brooks ex Bob Prentice Collection. Images revised - jpgs removed and pdf added.trams, tramways, mmtb, instructions, inspectors, rules -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Mitcham by-election, 10/12/1997 12:00:00 AM
Mitcham by-election.Mitcham by-election. 2 page article with profiles of candidates for the by-election on 13/12/1997. Whitehorse Gazette 10/12/1997 pages 8 and 9.Mitcham by-election. t elections, mitcham, kalinkara, salam, mclaren, john, scotte, david, evans, robyn, raskovy, steve, robinson, tony, justice, abolish child support and family court, stagg, adrian, stokes, peter, munroe, andrew, dunn, mike, wootton, rob, kliska, adam, ford, neville, smith, basil, mcdermott, petherbridge, tim -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Foundation stone and plaque, Victorian Seamen's Institute, Beach Street, Port Melbourne, 1888
During demolition of the 1937 Missions to Seamen building in October 1995, this stone was removed intact by developers Mirvac Victoria, and place in the care of the PMH&PS. It is now located as part of the seawall around the car park in front of Nott St. There is a photo of the item on the database, taken in the 1990s while the stone was stored at St Joseph's school in Stokes St.Two photographs taken September 2015 by member Bob Gooding .02 The foundation stone .03 the accompanying plaque - Cornerstone 1888, originally laid at the Victorian Seamen's Institute corner Nott and Beach Street (Fox Hay building today). Was relocated to interior wall near the chapel doors when the new Mission building at corner of Beach Street and Swallow Street was built in 1937.Engraved in gold lettering on a black background: This memorial stone was laid by His Excellenvy Sir Henry B Loch GGMGKCB, Governor of Victoria on Wednesday the 5th day of September AD 1888missions to seamen, sir henry b loch -
Melbourne Legacy
Book - Book, History, Legacy Club Melbourne, History for the Years 1932-1944 Part 1, "Legacy Develops", by Legatee C.B.W. Smith
For those interested in the history of Melbourne Legacy this book is a must read. Filled full of larger than life characters and the good will of many volunteers and benefactors of Legacy. The book should be read in conjunction with Part Two (item 00365). These type written sheets were set in order and put together by some members of The Advisory, History And Tradition Committee (Melbourne Legacy).Significant in that this is a scholarly attempt at recording the early history (1932-1944) of Melbourne Legacy. These were the years of the Great Depression and World War 2, hence shortages of all manner of things. Rectangular in shape, navy blue hardback cover, title printed in gold lettering on front cover and spine. Cover, thick cardboard, pages paper. Envelope adhered to flyleaf containing two typed letters (pinned together) and a report. Letter 1; written 15/2/1940 by C.B.W.Smith, Esq., to A.N. Kemsley, Esq. Letter 2; reply written 27/2/1940, a reply by A.N. Kemsley Esq to C.B.W.Smith Esq. Report, re History of Melbourne Legacy Club, written /11/1937 to J.H.B. Armstrong. Chapters numbered in handwritten ink in Roman numerals, chapters also divided by thin yellow cardboard. Various notations, handwritten in pencil and ink throughout the book.Title on cover and spine printed in gold lettering. Report(3/11/1937) initialled by Cyril Smith. Letter 1, signed Cyril (Cyril Smith). Letter 2, not signed.history, founding legatee -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph - original, Tatura Fruit Cannery, 1921 - 1922
Original photograph of 12 men who started first cannery in Tatura. 1921-1922. J. Martin, J. Hanlon, J. Carey, L. Whitney, W. Hunter, W. Davey, W. Wilson, E. Quine, J. Hill, D. Morrison, T. Edwards and W. Cullivan. Original presented by T. Flanagan April 1985.Black and white original photograph of 12 men outside Tatura's first cannery. Photograph mounted on cardboard.on back: Names of men (see below). Tatura Cannery. Presented to Tatura and District Historical Society by T. Flanagan. April 1985.tatura fruit cannery, t. edwards, e. quine, j. martin, j. hanlon, j. carey, l. whitney, w. hunter, w. davey, w. wilson, j. hill, d. morrison, w. cullivan -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photographs, Early 20th Century
A collection of six photographs donated by John Jansson. The first Grand Prix motorbike and car races were held on a course around the roads of Phillip Island.Six black & white photographs taken on Phillip Island. 365-01: Waiting for start of 100 mile event on Phillip Island for Motor Cycle Race. 365-02: Lined up for start of the 50 mile Grand Prix Race on Phillip Island. 365-03: Start of the 50 mile event. 365-04: Approaching Cowes Pier, Phillip Island. 365-05: The Nobbies, Phillip Island. 365-06: View near The Nobbies with waves breaking over the rocks.365-01: ACUV Races P.I. Waiting for start of 100 mile 365-02: Grand Prix Races. Lined up for start of 50 mile. 365-03: Start of 50 mile event. 365-04: Approaching Cowes 365-05: The Nobbies Phillip Island. 365-06: View near The Nobbies Phillip Island.motorbike racing on phillip island, the nobbies phillip island, cowes pier phillip island, john jansson -
Greensborough Historical Society
Advertising Leaflet, 7 Greenmeyer Court Greensborough, 20/05/2018
7 Greenmeyer Court Greensborough, 4 bedroom house sold 20/05/2018 for $965,000. Previous sales: October 2015 for $550,000.Real Estate advertising leaflet,1 sheet folded into 4 pages, printed in colour both sides.greenmeyer court greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Advertising Leaflet, 25 Wanbanna Avenue Greensborough, 30/05/2012
25 Wanbanna Avenue Greensborough, Notice of sale of property; sold 30/05/2012 for $480,000, previously sold July 2011 for $502,000Real Estate advertising leaflet, one card, printed in colour both sides -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, Grave of Harry and Eva Shovelton, St Helena Cemetery, 16/05/1960
The Grave of Harry Shovelton (died 16/05/1960) and Eva Selkirk Shovelton (died 29/03/1976), St Helena Cemetery.St Helena Cemetery was originally the burial place of the Beale family and friends. The first burials took place in the 1850s. There are now over 200 burials.Digital copy of colour photograph (grave)st helena cemetery, shovelton family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, Grave of Alan and Betty White, St Helena Cemetery, 14/05/1988
The Grave of Alan White (died 14/05/1988) and Betty Beale White (died 18/03/2014), St Helena Cemetery.St Helena Cemetery was originally the burial place of the Beale family and friends. The first burials took place in the 1850s. There are now over 200 burials.Digital copy of colour photograph (grave)st helena cemetery, white family, beale family -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, High honours for community work, 07/05/2003
Newspaper article from Diamond Valley Leader 07/05/2003 regarding the 2001 Centenary of Federation medal winners for community workBlack text and black and white imagescentenary of federation medal, rosie bray, colin brooks -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Book - Register, Fruit, 1937-1939
Handwritten bound register of fruits (plums, peaches, almonds, grapes, quinces, figs, walnuts, guavas, persimmons, pomegranates, loquats, olives and medlars) with position in Orchard. Includes 2 inserts and 1 diagram. Revised 1937 with some additions in 1938 and 1939.fruits, plums, peaches, almonds, grapes, quinces, figs, walnuts, guavas, persimmons, pomegranates, loquats, olives, medlars, orchard, diagrams, register -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Forest Hill, 1/06/1937
Photocopy of contract of sale between Julius Draeger, vendor and John Ernest Kleinert, 19 June 1937, for 15 acres of land being part of Crown Portion 94, Certificate of Title, Vol 3715 Fol 742908 (Certificate of Title ND576)land sales, draeger, carl julius otto, kleinert, john ernest, glebe street, forest hill -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
document - Correspondence, City of Ballaarat, "Re Openings across Tram Tracks", Mar. 1937
Yields information about the correspondence between the SEC and the City of Ballaarat about the opening of tram tracks for underground services.Typed letter on quarto paper, from the City of Ballaarat, dated 15 March 1937, titled ""Re Openings across Tram Tracks" acknowledging receipt of SEC letter regarding the titled. Has various stamps, initials. Signed by the Town Clerk.Various initials and notes in red pencil or ink.tram, trams, letters, sec, city of ballaarat, tram track -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - Article, Meerut Street, 12/05/1993
'Modern touch for an historic home', article on 8 Meerut Street Mitcham, built 1922 by E. E. Walker, in Nunawading Gazette, 12 May 1993.meerut street, mitcham, walker, edgar edwardes, auctions -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, “Three-step plan for safe public transport”, 1/05/2020 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clippings titled: “Three-step plan for safe public transport” by Timna Jacks Newspaper clipping from the Age 1/05/2020 Covers planned restrictions for safe public transport use due to Covid-19. Suggesting public transport should run half empty with no standing room to enable commuters to observe a safe distance. Capacity on trams could suffer leaving services at 13% capacity.trams, tramways, public transport, melbourne, safety, covid-19 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Slide - 35mm slide/s, Graham Evans, Sept. 1971
White cardboard mount, 35mm slide, from the Association of Railway Enthusiast's film strip titled "Provincial Tramway Film Strip" of Ballarat Tram No. 12 approaching the intersection of Victoria and Main Streets in Bridge St. Has Bridge St. and Town Hall in the background. The film strip notes (Reg. Item 2560), provided the following caption details: "At the east end of Bridge St. narrow and congested extension of Sturt St .- was the junction of the "Mt. PLEASANT" (Midland Highway) and the "VICTORIA St" line (Western Highway. No. 12 approaches the junction, correctly set for the "Mt. PLEASANT" LINE - Sept. '71 (Graham Evans) See image btm2563p.tif for high level scan of image. Stamped on base of slide "11771" and written in ink on top edge "No. 12 Bridge St. Ballarat"tramways, trams, are, film strip, bridge st, tram 12 -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s, George Netherway, 30/08/1937 12:00:00 AM
Copy photograph of a small photograph contained within item Reg. No. 587. Photograph shows the relaying of tram tracks at the lower end of Sturt St., on south side, also has a trench on the north side of the tram tracks. Caption for 587 is "Lower Sturt St. - S. side", also on right hand side of photo within 587 is "Note tra..." covered over by another small photo. 1937 photograph.trams, tramways, ballarat, rehabilitation, sturt st. -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Booklet - Recipes given by Mrs Wicken at the Cookery Class Warrnambool, April 1888
Harriet Frances Wicken, 1847-1937 was a cookery lecturer and demonstrator in London and published her first book “Kingswood Cookery Book” in 1885. She migrated to Australia in 1886 and gave cookery classes at Warrnambool. Over the ensuing years she worked as a Technical Teacher in Sydney and published a number of books on cookery and domestic economy and housekeeping. The author is one of renown in her field and spent a period of time in Warrnambool. The contents of the book show methods of cooking and basic dishes of the time. Small 12 page booklet with pale green cover . Title in different text styles inside square patterned border. “Harrison typ ..Castlemaine” in small fine print at the bottom edgeJ. W. Harrison, Printer and stationer, Castlemaine. warrnambool, wicken, harriet wicken, kingswood cookery book, the australian home, cookery, j. w. harrison, castlemaine, fish dainties -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper clipping, City of swimming pools, 08/03/1937
A report on the opening of the Greensborough swimming pool in the Plenty River 1937.This pool on the Plenty River still exists today.Article downloaded from Trove (National Library of Australia).greensborough, swimming pools, plenty river, heidelberg city council -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Jemmeson Edith, 1937
Photograph mounted on red card with inscription 'Another stall in 1937'.Black and white photograph group of children, few adults beside a fund raising stall in the grounds of St Nicholas Church. The group are members of Heralds of the King, a children's mission of the Church of England. Lakes Entrance Victoriareligion -
Bendigo Military Museum
Letter - LETTERS WWI, C.1916
Letter from Alfred Ferris No 2156 in 1916 to his mother and sister. Refer to Cat. 4183.3P for his service details..1 Letter written in pencil on The Salvation Army letter head dated 24/05/1916. .2 Page 2 of pencil written letter 24/05/1916. .3 Handwritten letter in ink on YMCA headed writing paper dated 04/07/1916. .4 Handwritten letting undated circa mid 1916..1-.4 Letters written by Alf Ferris .1 Salvation Army letterhead .3 YMCA letterheadletters, military, history, salvation army, ymca -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Textile - BENDIGO EASTER FAIR RIBBONS
Bendigo Easter Fair Ribbons / 3 blue satin ribbons with gold lettering / 2 reading 'Bendigo Easter Fair 1937 First Prize Section 5 , 1 reading 'Bendigo Easter Fair 1937 First Prize Section 4.trophies & awards, public events, 'bendigo easter fair 1937 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - PIEPER COLLECTION: INVOICE H. MCCARTHY BOTTLE MERCHANT
Account docket 234 from Potter Bros to C. Peiper for the purchase of fruit and vegetables dated 18 February 1937. Receipt attached for the amount of £11/3/6 with 2d duty stamp affixed, initialled and dated 6 April 1937.business, retail, potter bros, potter bros, c. peiper. -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - BENDIGO RSL DEBUTANTE BALL, Reg Brock, C. August 1947
The date on the photograph states "approx 1946", actually 1947. The Bendigo RSL conducted Annual and Debutante Balls for many years as a fund raiser. The following article appeared in the Argus; “Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Thursday 14 August 1947, page 8 ________________________________________ 12 debutantes presented at Bendigo Ball Early Victorian posies which matched the pastel flowers in their hair were carried by the 12 debutantes who came out at the Annual RSL Ball at Bendigo Town Hall last night. The debutantes, who were presented to Lieut-General and Mrs V. A. H. Sturdee, were Eileen Clarke, Daphne Green, Norma Knopp, Doris Purtell, Inez Somerville, Eileen Simpson, Joy Taylor, Olive Tope, Judith Waters, Elvie Walker, Patricia Young, and Dorothy Herbert. The official party included Cr and Mrs D. W. Streader, Mayor and Mayoress of Bendigo; Cr and Mrs. McEwen, Mayor and Mayoress of Castlemaine; Major-General Rankin, MP, and Mrs Rankin; Mr Galvin, Minister for Lands, and Mrs Galvin; and Colonel Lansell MLC, President of Bendigo RSL.” Photograph B & W on light cream backing board. There are 12 young men, 12 Debutante girls, 2 Flower girls and 1 female Chaperone. Text has been written on the front in blue pen and black pencil.In blue pen and black pencil, "RSL Deb Ball approx 1946", In black pencil, "Bruce back row 7th from left, Olive 2nd back row from left", in black pen, "Reg Brock Bendigo"brsl, smirsl, debutante -
Stanley Athenaeum & Public Room
Functional object - Carry Bag, Gladstone Bag
Brown grained leather - crocodile imprint. Metal attachments; one leather handle. 2x 180mm long straps- 20mm depth. Top opening. Inside tag reads split leather & makers name. Bag folds in to middle . Central lock & handle. Latch to fasten each end of metal trimming. Fabric lining in mid brown colour/ fair condition.John Jackson & Co.P.L. Melbourne , Victoria 1891-1901-1937 -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photographs, Rhyll Swamp Bird Life
Selection from a collection of photographs given to John Jansson from the Estate of Bill Barrett - Fisheries & Wildlife on Phillip Island441-01: 2nd year growth of Fathom Hen Seeds underwater dormant for 12 years. 441-02: Photo of Bill checking nesting boxes in Rhyll Swamp 441-03: Black & White photo of Bill & helper 441-04: Bee Hive at Rhyll Swamp 441-05: Royal Spoon Bill with 12 eggs 441-06: Ibis Hatchlings 441-07:Chestnut Teal Duck eggs at Rhyll Swamp 441-08: Photo of a painting of a Mallard Duck with 6 ducklings. Descriptions written on back of photographsrhyll swamp phillip island, mallard duck, royal swamp hen, royal spoon bill, bill barrett, chestnut teal duck eggs, beehive at rhyll swamp, fathom hen plants at rhyll swamp, nesting boxes rhyll swamp, john jansson -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Book (item) - Visitor log book, Melbourne Visitors Log, 2005
This book records the date, name, ship, nationality and signature of seafarers who visited the mission. A clear picture is provided of the nationalities of crew members coming to Melbourne and the of the ships on which they worked. Cover: Melbourne Visitors Log 22/03/05 to 28/10/2005ship, crew, nationality, visitor, logbook