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Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Western Port chronology 1798-1839 : exploration to settlement, 1984
Extracts from log books and journals of explorers and travellers from the time George Bass entered and sketched the harbour in 1798, combined with rare charts and plates. This compilation brings life to European activity at Western Port during the thirty-seven years that preceded Melbourne's founding. xiv, 110 p. : ill., facsims., maps ; 24 cm. ISBN 0959065202 -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - black and white, F.A. (Frank Anthony) Thomas: Australian WW1 AIF soldier
Frank Anthony Thomas was born at Daylesford and enlisted at Ballarat. On his enlistment papers of 9 August 1915, his next of Kin was Saul Thomas of Ascot, Victoria. This photo was found with a number of other World War One material associated with the Holmes family of Ascot, Victoria. Black and white photographic portrait of a World War One soldier in the Australian Imperial Forces (AIF). It is Frank A. Thomas. Verso "Sincerely yours F.A. Thomas, France March 1918."chatham family archive, chatham, holmes, world war, world war 1, world war i, world war one, france, frank anthony thomas -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Memorabilia - Nameplate from 'Victa' lawnmower, c, 1960
The Victa company was founded by Mervyn Victor RICHARDSON in Australia in 1952 initially to manufacture lawnmowers. This badge was on the back gate of a former shop in Princes Street, Port Melbourne. The owner, Victor, salvaged the badge, painted it green to match his house and used it as the 'nameplate' for his residence.Green painted, boomerang shaped metal object with raised letters 'VICTA' & the number 18.victa, mervyn victor richardson, industry - manufacturing, built environment - domestic -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Photograph of nameplate from a 'Victa' lawnmower, c, 1990
The Victa company was founded by Mervyn Victor RICHARDSON in Australia in 1952 initially to manufacture lawnmowers. This badge was on the back gate of a former shop in Princes Street, Port Melbourne. The owner, Victor, salvaged the badge, painted it green to match his house and used it as the 'nameplate' for his residence.Photograph of green painted, boomerang shaped metal object with raised letters 'VICTA' & the number 18 in situ.victa, mervyn victor richardson, industry - manufacturing, built environment - domestic -
Robin Boyd Foundation
Document - Script, Robin Boyd, The Flying Dogtor. Episode 5 The Fire Dog, 1963
Granny Goanna's homestead was burning. The Dogtor couldn't land his plane. Granny and the children were in despair. The Dogtor finally found a bag of the best 'Scientific & Industrial Research Seed for Rainmaking'. He steered the plane over the clearing, tipped the bag out and hoped for the best...The Flying Dogtor" series was broadcast on Australian Television Network (later becoming the Seven Network) between February and April 1964 (see item D254 for schedule).Typewritten, carbon copy, foolscap, 3 pages.Page 1, 'then' handwritten in between 'badly' and 'they'. Page 2, 'burned' crossed out with pencil and replaced with 'pulled' written in pencil.the flying dogtor, robin boyd, crawford productions, manuscript -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, Undated c.1890
William Henry Dallinger (1839 - 1909), Wesleyan minister and scientist. Born at Faversham, Kent. Entered the Wesleyan ministry in 1861. Appointed Principal of Wesley College, Sheffield in 1881. Founded the Wesley Scientific Society. President Royal Microscopy Society. President Glasgow Microscopical Society.Sepia toned seated studio portrait of Rev. Dr Wiliam Henry Dallinger.william henry dallinger, wesleyan, minister, scientist, microscopy, wesley college sheffield -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, Undated c.1897
Born Ballarat 1864. Appointed to Boort; Superintendent Lydiard St Circuit Ballarat; Minster of Ashby Methodist Church Geelong West 1897-1900; 1915 Superintendent of Sydney Central Mission; 1921 Superintendent of Melbourne Central Mission. Founded Fairfield home for unmarried Mothers Sepia toned waist length studio portrait of the Rev. Samuel J Hoban. Cabinet card format with deckled edge.rev samuel hoban, methodist, minister, melbourne central mission, geelong -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, Undated
Born Ballarat 1864. Appointed to Boort; Superintendent Lydiard St Circuit Ballarat; Minster of Ashby Methodist Church Geelong West 1897-1900; 1915 Superintendent of Sydney Central Mission; 1921 Superintendent of Melbourne Central Mission. Founded Fairfield home for unmarried Mothers B & W head and shoulders studio portrait of the Rev. Samuel J Hoban., mounted on brown card.rev. samuel hoban, methodist, minister, melbourne central mission -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, Early 1990's
This is a photograph of one of the many stone ruins which can be seen in the Sunbury area and surrounding districts. These ruins are found in varying degrees of structural damage caused by erosion, vegetation growth and vandalism. The bluestone structure was a sheep dip on the 'Karoora Park' property near Jacksons Creek.A coloured photograph of the stone remains of a sheep dip constructed from basalt rock. The ground at the entrance slopes down into a narrow walled channel. The surrounding paddocks are covered with tussocks of grass and there are bare hills in the background. The grass is brown.stone structures, sheep dips, basalt rock, 'karoora park', george evans collection -
Hume City Civic Collection
Photograph, Early 1990's
This is a photograph of one of the many stone ruins which can be seen in the Sunbury area and surrounding districts. These ruins are found in varying degrees of structural damage caused by erosion, vegetation growth and vandalism. The remains of the post and stone fence can be seen near Emu Creek at Bulla.A coloured photograph of the remains of a low post and stone fence in a sunburnt paddock. There are a few low growing bushes dotted across the paddocks.stone structures, dry stone walls, post and stone fences, george evans collection -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Flag - Flag Red Ensign -small
Belonged to Mr. W Hawkins who founded the Carry On Club in 1932. A group of returned servicemen nd business men of Melbourne . The aim of the club was to assist many World War I veterans who were experiencing hard times after the economic collapse of 1929Australian Red Ensign. Upper left on Hoist side Red Cross over-sewn over-sewn on White cross over-sewn on Navy blue background. Commonwealth(Federal) star lower Left on hoist side white 7 points Southern cross four stars white 7 points, one white star small 5 points. Red square patch : lower left on hoist side Cord Loop top left on hoist side. Cord bottom left on hoist sideThomas Evans Pty Ltd 415 Bourke Street Melbourneflags, national -
Unions Ballarat
The Paraguayan experiment, Wilding, Michael, 1984
A fictional account of the New Australia Movement, founded by William Lane in 1892. The group sought a socialist utopia and their chosen site was Paraguay. The pathway for the new community was not smooth, but the colony is still in existence. Some people formed colonies elsewhere and others returned to either Britain or Australia.Relevant to the history and development of left-wing politics and socialism in Australia.Paper; book. Front cover: white and yellow text on red background; dominant image is of the settlers amongst flowers with a hut and palm trees in the background.Front cover: author's name and title.btlc, ballarat trades and labour council, ballarat trades hall, lane, william, socialism, paraguay, utopia, new australia movement, nueva australia, politics, collective settlements, new australia co-operative settlement association -
Unions Ballarat
AFMEU Occupational Health and Safety Manual 1994, 1994
Automotive, Food, Metal & Engineering Union (AFMEU). The AFMEU has existed under various names over time. After many amalgamations, it is currently under the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union (AMWU). An historical timeline for the union(s) can be found at http://www.vicunions.org.au/affiliatesHistorical document. Significant to occupational health and safety, particularly for members of the AFMEU and people working in the automobile industry.Paperback book.Front cover: title and year. Back cover: advertising.btlc, ballarat trades and labour council, ballarat regional trades and labour council, unions, automotive, food, metal & engineering union, afmeu, oh&s, occupational health and safety, automobile industry -
Unions Ballarat
The Real John Wren (Don Woodward Collection), Buggy, Hugh, 1974
John Wren was an Australian business owner and involved in the underworld. His gambling business was established in Collingwood Victoria during the 1890s' depression and amassed a considerable profit. Another account of John Wren's activities can be found in Frank Hardy's "fictional" book, Power Without Glory.Biographical interest.Book; 269 pages. Front cover: author's name and title btlc, ballarat trades hall, ballarat trades and labour council, wren, john, gambling, biography, collingwood, power without glory -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Programme - Theatre Programmes, Kleine Scala
Book of theatre programmes made an internee in an Australian camp during WW2. Sent to the Museum by Andreas Benzing along with 2 spare copies of 2 programmes and a postcard from Italy. The book was found in Dublin Ireland and belonged to a German who had lived in Dublin Ireland.Blue speckled material hard covered book with brown paper lining inside containing pages of theatre programmes.Spine: Lager Tatura/Austr Inside page 1: From Frank Phelan (ingen). no 35 appartment Finsbury House Ballsbridge 689823ww2 camp theatre, ww2 camp theatre programmes, internee theatre programmes -
Ambulance Victoria Museum
Toy, Bear, CareFlight, circa 2012
Found in Op Shop by Ian Donaldson in Lilydale price paid 50 cents. These toys were given to Child Patients during emergency flights. (source: Ian Donaldson the donor worked as a Mica Paramedic on both Rotary and fixed wing aircraft between 1982 and 1990.)Small Brown Toy Bear With blue bathrobe with CareFlight on the front. Bandaged arm and leg. Left arm in Sling with CareFlight inscription careFlight label attached to left ear in original package.careflight -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Pamphlet, ACESA - Chart of Committees and Bulletin No. 1, 1924
Provides information on the work of the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association that was founded in 1922 and later became the Standards Australia who celebrated 100 years in Oct. 2022. Work at the time was on railway, tramway, electrical and other items such as cement. Note the entry for Trolley Wheel Grooves.Demonstrates the work of the Australian standards body in the formation of tramway and electrical standards.Set of two pamhlets or documents published by the Australian Commonwealth Engineering Standards Association 1 - fold out sheet - 6 sections, titled ACESA - Chart showing development committees - Sept. 1924 2 - four page - ACESA - Bulletin No. 1 31-10-1924acesa, standards, tramways, electrical engineering, rails, power engineering, tramway rails -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Kew Historical Society, Historical Display, Kew Festival, 2001, 2001
The modern kew Festival wa initiated in 1974. Initially held every two years, it soon became an annual festival. The Society was a founding participant in the festival, mounting regular displays and participating in marches. In 2001 they mounted a large display in the Phyllis Hore Room of the Kew Library.Photograph of historical items displayed by Kew Historical Society in the Phyllis Hore Room at the Kew Library during the 2001 Kew Festival.kew historical society - exhibitions, kew festival -
Federation University Art Collection
Artwork - slumped glass windows, 'Seasons' by Graham Stone, 1992
Graham STONE Graham Stone has worked with glass for over 25 years. He has taught at Monash University, then RMIT University. He was a founding member of Ausglass, Coordinator of the Cold Glass Access Workshop at the Meat Market Craft centre, and Editor of Ausglass Magazine. Four slumped glass windows in the Crofton Hatsell Room at Federation University Gippsland campus.artwork, artists, glass, stained glass, slumped glass, gippsland campus, graham stone -
Kilmore Historical Society
Chatterbox, Chatterbox 1902, 1902
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. -
Mentone Grammar School
First Day, the opening of Mentone Grammar School, March 1st 1923. Frogmore House
Sunday 3 March, 1923 - 200 people, 68 of which were new students, gathered on the Frogmore House lawn to officially open Mentone Grammar. Founding member, J. Allan Anderson had lofty ideals; his vision was for “a Grammar School of some consequence”. -
Falls Creek Historical Society
Booklet - TOKO System Elite Instructions
"TOKO" is a Swiss company founded in 1916, which has produced waxes, tools and other products to maintain the surface of skis and improve their performance. This brochure provides detailed instructions for use of its "System Elite" range printed in four languages, indicating their wide international market.This brochure provides information for a widely used ski maintenance productA coloured brochure providing detailed instructions for the use of TOKO System Elite ski maintenance products.toko wax, ski maintenance -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Soliders
The photo shows a group of five men in uniform. They appear to be on a ship. Though the location and date are unknown. They may wearing uniforms from the first world war. Legacy was started by veterans from the first world war so some of the men in the photo might be founding Legatees.Founding Legatees were veterans from the first world war so would be familiar with the style of uniform in the photo and it may be a photo of founders of Legacy.Black and white photo of a group of soldiers on a ship.founding legatee, soldier, uniforms -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Wash Board Glass, mid 1900s
This washboard is relatively "young" in that the timber has not "aged," however it could have been used by a rural family to wash "delicate" clothing which could not be placed within a large family washing machine or "copper". This type of washboard i.e. glass washboard, was used extensively during the war periods, 1914 to 1918 and 1939 to 1945 when corrugated metal was in scarce supply. Rural areas were the last sectors in Australia where washboards where, through necessity( droughts and lack of domestic water), used up until the late 1900s. This lingering usage was due to the fact that rural properties, on the whole, had water supplies sourced from farm dams and be the ones whose priority feed was targeting crops and farm animals before clothes and other domestic requirements. In the two millennium however, most rural areas are well stocked with water supplies and the very strict edict of conserving water, especially during droughts, of earlier times is not so critical.The Kiewa Valley although well supplied by rivers, streams and artesian water does occasionally through severe drought lack of water for farm domestic washing requirements.This washboard is made of a wooden frame and glass insert (corrugated on one side and smooth on the other). The washboard glass panel is contained within the wooden frame by routered grooves. The frame extends beyond the glass to form two legs below the glass insert and a hand grip above it. This hand grip allows for one hand to hold the washboard firmly upright and one hand to rub clothes vigorously (up and down) against the glass ridges.This action combined with a soap and water based freeing agent loosen any dirt particles which can be rinsed off. The appearance of this washboard is basic but does not detract from its effectiveness. The lack of "wear and tear" on the wooden frame suggest limited use. The construction suggests good workmanship even though there is no manufacturer's logo to be found on it.hand washing, household washing, domestic clothes washing, laundry -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Medal, Khedive of Egypt's Sudan Medal 1896-1908
Khedive's Sudan Medal 1896 -1908 Instituted 12th February 1897 on the approval Abbas Hilmi Pasha, Khedive of Egypt, this medal was initially to commemorate the reconquest of the Dongola province, with the clasps Firket and Hafir included in the original army order (No. 43). Later army orders extended it to cover battles and actions up to 1908 which were commemorated with a further 13 clasps. Khedive's Sudan Medal 1896 -1908 Description: Produced in silver and bronze 39mm diameter. Obverse; the Arabic inscription "Abbas Hilmi the Second" and the year "1314" (Anno Hegirae) Reverse; A tablet inscribed in Arabic "The Reconquest of the Sudan 1314" supporting a trophy of arms. Over this is a centrally positioned oval shield decorated with stars and crescents - in the background is a display of lances and flags. Clasps; Bilingual English/Arabic, 15 issued - see table below. The first six actions commemorated with a clasp (highlighted in yellow) were also covered by the Queen's Sudan Medal. Ribbon: Yellow with a wide central blue stripe - symbolic of the desert and the Nile. Naming: Generally issued unnamed, but found named unofficially in a number of styles, although patterns of conformity emerge due to the practice of naming at the unit/regimental level.medal, khedive, sudan -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Medal, Khedive of Egypt's Sudan Medal 1896-1908
Khedive's Sudan Medal 1896 -1908 Instituted 12th February 1897 on the approval Abbas Hilmi Pasha, Khedive of Egypt, this medal was initially to commemorate the reconquest of the Dongola province, with the clasps Firket and Hafir included in the original army order (No. 43). Later army orders extended it to cover battles and actions up to 1908 which were commemorated with a further 13 clasps. Khedive's Sudan Medal 1896 -1908 Description: Produced in silver and bronze 39mm diameter. Obverse; the Arabic inscription "Abbas Hilmi the Second" and the year "1314" (Anno Hegirae) Reverse; A tablet inscribed in Arabic "The Reconquest of the Sudan 1314" supporting a trophy of arms. Over this is a centrally positioned oval shield decorated with stars and crescents - in the background is a display of lances and flags. Clasps; Bilingual English/Arabic, 15 issued - see table below. The first six actions commemorated with a clasp (highlighted in yellow) were also covered by the Queen's Sudan Medal. Ribbon: Yellow with a wide central blue stripe - symbolic of the desert and the Nile. Naming: Generally issued unnamed, but found named unofficially in a number of styles, although patterns of conformity emerge due to the practice of naming at the unit/regimental level.medal khedive sudan -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, Education Department Victoria, Victorian Education Department Course of Study of primary Schools: Social Studies, 1954 and 1956
.1) 18 page booklet relating to the Victorian Education Department Course of Study of Primary Schools: Social Studies grades 1 to 6. Topics include family and home, how the community lives and works, Beyond the Neighbourhood (Africa, Canada, New Guinea, India, China, Italy, English factory town), The World About Me (School, home, food, clothes), Our Own Land (The Australia Our Ancestors Found - unknown interior, sheep, riches from underground, water, grain, cows, meat, tropics, tall timbers, manufacture, Melbourne, travel), The Land of Our Fathers (British Descent, From other Countries .2) Victorian Education Department Course of Study of primary Schools: Social Studies, Grades VII and VIII 6 page printed bookleteducation department, social studies, education -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PIONEERS OF BENDIGO, 1850 - 1859
472 small (1cm x 2 cm) black and whitee prints of The Pioneers of Bendigo. From 1850-1859, most taken between 1851-6. All prints are numbered and in rows. No key included. Large version of this print is in Box 366. No 11. This is connected with 2027a and 2027b and 2027c The article in the Bendigo Advertiser 23 June 1894 p. 4 identifies the man in the centre as George Lansell, and those immediately around him as 'the gold discoverers of Bendigo, amongst whom are Mr F. Fenton, owner of the Ravenswood run, on which the gold was found; also of Mr J. Mouat, of Eaglehawk, whose run included the portion of the goldfield.' The article mentions many of the subjects. It was made to the order of Richard Walker of Melbourne. See Research field.studio of H. Hansen, photographer, of M'Crae St.person, group, portrait -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ALBERT RICHARDSON COLLECTION: VICTORIA HILL MINES
Two page handwritten document titled 'Victoria Hill Mines, Dickers M.R. 23.11.1861. Wittschiebe and Co. Claim. Next north to No. 2, Midway Company' Transcribed by Albert Richardson. Extract from text: 'There are reefs passing through this ground at small intervals in every part of this claim, they all dip north. The mass of leaders struck in No. 4 (shaft) yielded, on an average about 1 1/2 ounces to the ton to the amount, in all, of about 12,000 pounds. From the eastern Victoria, the present proprietors extracted in nine months 55,000 pounds worth of gold.' Owners of mine. Messrs A. Witrtschiebe, A. Sagasser, F. Meison, A. Urban, H. Koch, C. Killian and A. Rudolf. Document details the claim, the shafts sunk, their depth, issues re workings and gold found.Albert Richardsonbendigo, mining, wittschiebe & co. claim -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - FOSTER AND WILSON COLLECTION: PIANO CERTIFICATE
Large cream, black and red certificate awarded to Mary Foster for Pianoforte Playing from the London College of Music Great Marlborough St. W. At the top is the London College of Music Coat of Arms. It was founded in 1887. Listed at the top are the Patrons, Board of Examination, Examiners and Examiners (Colonial and Foreign Centres). Certificate dated 26th May 1909. Ernest Wood, Examiner and T. Weekes Holmes, Secretary. Decorative artwork consisting of leaves, scrolls, angels and flowers around the edge. A red College seal is in the lower right corner. A black border around the edges. Certificate printed by McCorquodale & Co. Ld. London. On the back is a label: From D. C. Coope & Son, Picture Frame Manufacturers. The Fine Art Gallery. Mitchell Street, Bendigo. Established 1871.document, certificate, music, foster & wilson collection, piano certificate, london college of music, mary foster, ernest wood, t weekes holmes