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Clunes Museum
Photograph, J. BAWDEN, PHOTOGRAPHER, FRASER STREET, CLUNES
PHOTOGRAPH FOUND IN THE HOME OF THE LATE LAURA HUDSON , HOUSE IN LOWER STREET, CLUNES.[ NOW BLACKMORE ROAD] THIS HOME WAS LATER OWNED BY MR. G. WILTSHIRE.PHOTOGRAPH OF YOUNG WOMEN [NAME UNKNOWN] WEARING DRESS WITH WHITE SKIRT, DARK BODICE AND HEM LINE; WHITE FRILL AT NECK LINE.local history, photography, photographs, hudson, laura. -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Archive - Newspaper Supplement, The Stawell Times News and Pleasant Creek Chronicle Home to Stawell Glourious Holiday ending 1935
Home to CelebrationsThe Stawell News Wednesday October 9 1935View of Stawell from Big Hilltourism -
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum
Lady Sunbeam Hair Dryer, Sunbeam Corporation Ltd, 1960’s
Used in the homePortable round plastic hinged case with motor fitted within the base. Plastic wire coiled hose attached to motor. Plastic hood edged with perished elastic and lace adjustment fitted to end of hose, gold embossed flowers on hood. Motor has settings off, cool, med, hot, Electric cord and plug attached to motor. The lid closes with a sprung knob and has a plastic carry handle.Lady Sunbeam Hair Dryer deluxe on lid, Lady Sunbeam on motor. Makers details on base Model AHD *220-250 V 50 CYC 300V AC only Patent pending -
Thompson's Foundry Band Inc. (Castlemaine)
Document - Sheet Music for Brass Band, Henry Round, An American Tour, C. 1930
This fantasia is a set of well known American tunes arranged by Henry Round (Dec.) of Wright and Round Music Publishers. It is believed that this piece dates to around 1930. The songs in this piece are: Hustle an Bustle of New York, The Star Spangled Banner, Yankee Doodle, Buffalo Girls, My Maryland, My Maryland, The Vacant Chair, Camptown Races, In Dixie's Land, My Old Kentucky Home, We Are Coming Father Abra'am, The Battle Cry of Freedom, The Mocking Bird and Old Glory's Marching on. Several of these songs were used in Black and White Minstrel shows and as such this piece will likely never be performed by our band in the future.17 parts for Brass Band including Soprano Cornet Solo Cornet Repian Cornet 2nd Cornet 3rd Cornet Solo Horn 1st Horn 2nd Horn Euphonium 1st Baritone 2nd Baritone 1st Trombone 2nd Trombone Bass Trombone Eb Bass Bb Bass Side Drum Bass Drum and Cymbal This fantasia is a set of well known American tunes arranged by Henry Round (Dec.) of Wright and Round Music Publishers. It is believed that this piece dates to around 1930. The songs in this piece are: Hustle an Bustle of New York, The Star Spangled Banner, Yankee Doodle, Buffalo Girls, My Maryland, My Maryland, The Vacant Chair, Camptown Races, In Dixie's Land, My Old Kentucky Home, We Are Coming Father Abra'am, The Battle Cry of Freedom, The Mocking Bird and Old Glory's Marching on. Several of these songs were used in Black and White Minstrel shows and as such this piece will likely never be performed by our band in the future.This fantasia is a set of well known American tunes arranged by Henry Round (Dec.) of Wright and Round Music Publishers. It is believed that this piece dates to around 1930. The songs in this piece are: Hustle an Bustle of New York, The Star Spangled Banner, Yankee Doodle, Buffalo Girls, My Maryland, My Maryland, The Vacant Chair, Camptown Races, In Dixie's Land, My Old Kentucky Home, We Are Coming Father Abra'am, The Battle Cry of Freedom, The Mocking Bird and Old Glory's Marching on. Several of these songs were used in Black and White Minstrel shows and as such this piece will likely never be performed by our band in the future. america, american, h round, wright and round, hustle an bustle of new york, new york, star spangled banner, yankee doodle, buffalo girls, my maryland, the vacant chair, camptown races, in dixies land, my old kentucky home, we are coming father abraam, the battle cry of freedom, the mocking bird, old glorys marching on, cg röder, leipzig, cornet, tenor horn, euphonium, trombone, baritone, bass, tuba, drums, fantasia, medley, minstrel, george frederick root, john hodges, stephen foster, dan emmett, sigmund romberg, john stafford smith, john william grout -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Marilyn Smith, Scotland House: Upstairs bedroom, 03/12/2016
Formerly the home of Greensborough pioneer, John Scotland, this renovated home retains many original architectural elements. It was sold in December 2016. This upstairs bedroom is a modern extension.Digital copy of colour photographjohn scotland, scotland avenue greensborough -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Book - Householders, Here's How for Householders - a Shell Publication
A book including advertisements for 'Shell' products. It has 3 parts: 1. Around the home 2. Inside the home. 3 First Aid A Do it Yourself bookHistorical insight into households in the 1940s with hints on 'Doing if Yourself'Small book with a cardboard cover of cream and pink and 10 black signs of "How to ....". The Shell (petroleum company) logo is at the bottom righthand corner. It has 96 pages"L. Best" written on the first pagehouseholds in the 1940s, shell petrol company -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Stand - Pot Plants or Kitchen storage
Home decoration involved pots / saucepans / plates etc in the kitchen to be on display / stored and/or indoor plants displayed in a corner on the verandah. It was common for the stand to be home-made and practical.Used by a resident of the Kiewa Valley as a domestic kitchen storage stand or possibly for indoor plants.Tall wooden pot stand with 9 triangular shelves spaced along it and with hooks on 2 of the 3 edges. It has 3 wooden poles holding the shelves. The stand has previously been painted blue. Nine equilateral triangle shelves decreasing in size with height towards the top. Top has decorative cap with steel fringe. Rusty. It may have been used as a kitchen pot / saucepan / plates stand or pot plant stand.pot plants, indoor plants, home decoration, pot stand, kitchen storage -
Clunes Museum
Photograph, J. BAWDEN, PHOTOGRAPHER, FRASER STREET, CLUNES
PHOTOGRAPH FOUND IN THE HOME OF THE LATE LAURA HUDSON HOUSE IN LOWER FRASER STREET, CLUNES. [NOW BLACKMORE ROAD] THIS HOME WAS LATER OWNED BY MR. G. WILTSHIRE.PHOTOGRAPH OF YOUNG WOMEN [ NAME UNKNOWN] IN DARK DRESS, STANDING BESIDE BALUSTRADE.local history, photography, photographs, hudson, laura -
Vision Australia
Certificate - Image, Certificate of Approval for Elanora
Official certificate showing that Elanora Home and Hospital for the Aged at 7 Mair Street, Brighton was an approved nursing home on 30 June 1999, with a bed capacity of 60.1 x A4 sized page with black writing and Commonwealth Department of Human Services and Health logoelanora home (brighton), association for the blind -
Bendigo Military Museum
Functional object - NAPKIN RINGS
Napkin rings for the Mess made of brass tubing (possibly a shell) in Coat of Arms on side commemorating famous battles of WW1.Gold napkin rings, home made of Brass. Possible made from a shell with emblem/Shield Commemorating a battle of WW1. 1. Emblem includes Coat of Arms and name of Amiens. 2. Emblem includes Coat of Arms and name of Bapaume. 3. Emblem includes Coat of Arms and name of Albert Town, Somme.1. Coat of Arms Amiens. 2. Coat of Arms Bapaume. 3. Coat of Arms Albert.passchendaele barracks trust, trench souvenirs -
Bendigo Military Museum
Certificate - CERTIFICATE, 50TH ANNIVERSARY, FRAMED, C. 1995
These 50th Anniversary certificates were also given to individuals who served.A 50th anniversary of the end of the second world war certificate presented to Bendigo RSL Sub Branch. Centre emblem pictures a family welcoming a serviceman home. Gold decorative border with grey background, mounted with a green border. Tan wooden frame with glass front & white cardboard backing with wire hanging strap. Emblem has words: “AUSTRALIA REMEMBERS 1945 - 1995” Signed by: “Prime Minister & Minister for Veterans' Affairs” Stamp on back: “Bethany Gallery”brsl, smirsl, 50th, certificate -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photographs - Various Portland Landmarks Victoria, c. 1940
Identification numbers 9202 and 9203 a - h Valentine's snapshots - eight real photographs, Portland No. 1 a0 Julia St. b) Historic Lifeboat of 1854 c) Henty beach d) Bentinck St e) Dutton Beach f) Botanic gardens g) The Harbour h) 'Burswood' the old Henty Home -
Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Black and White, Laura Ritchie and Sarah Wright at 214 Armstrong (Nth) Street, Ballarat, late 1920's
Sarah Wright was married to a gold miner named William. They lived at Laura Villa, Smeaton. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank Wright their son was born and attended Smeaton State School and was a renown resident of Smeaton. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia. Laura Ritchie was his sister and lived in Ballarat with her family. A black and white photo of two women sitting on a wicker couch on the verandah of a brick house. The older woman is wearing a dressing gown and slippers and the younger woman is wearing a light coloured suit. The women are Sarah Wright and her daughter Laura Ritchie. The house is Laura's home at 214 Armstrong Street Nth, BallaratWritten in pencil 214 Armstrong St Nth, Laura and Sarah Wrightsarah wright, laura ritchie, frank wright, cornet, ballarat -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: BONDING
Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2002. Bonding: Will Robins and Arthur, his 10th son, would travel to a hut in the bush every weekend. On Saturdays, the pair would dig for gold, and on Sundays they would catch rabbits and gather wood to take home to King Street for the fire. Photo taken in 1924.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH, GROUP PORTRAIT, BACKGROUND BENDIGO HOSPITAL. 1931, 11.1.1931
Photograph- group portrait. Taken 11.1.1931. Written on back of photo 'Taken in front of Mr & Mrs McKenzie home. The back of the Bendigo Hospital in the background. Mrs Jack Manning, Mr & Mrs Ted Manning, Doris Manning. Mr & Mrs Sig Rum and Rory. Stamped Jenkins Developing & Printing Service. Mildura.Jenkins Developing & Printing Service, Mildura.buildings, hospital, back of bendigo hospital jan. 1931., photograph. bendigo hospital. group portrait, mrs jack manning, mr.& mrs.ted manning, doris manning, mr.& mrs.sig.rum & rory. mr.& mrs.mckenzie home. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: FAMOUS PEOPLE
A box containing articles on famous people, eg Jack Davey, Princess Grace, Winston Churchill, Queen Mother Elizabeth, H.M. Queen Alexandria of Yugoslavia, Queen Alexandra, and Vera Lynn. Sources include 'The Sun,' 'The Australian Women's Weekly,' 'Homes and Gardens,' 'Everybodys,' 'Woman's Day with Woman' and 'People.' 1956 - 1960.Life stories ; Sir Winston Churchill's 'A History of the English-Speaking Peoples'person, individual, famous people, lydia chancellor, collection, famous people, men, women, male, female, individual, history, person -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - KEN HESSE COLLECTION: ST. JOHN'S CHURCH CHOIR
A newspaper article titled 'Winner of Church Choir Contest.' A photo of members of St.John's, Forest Street, Presbyterian Choir which gained first place in a contest raising money for the Methodist Babies' Home Appeal. Mr. A. Anderson was the conductor. Item part of Mr. Ken Hesse Collection donated by Mr. James Lerk.church, celebration, presbyterian church forest st bendigo, ken hesse collection, collection, newspaper, choir, singing, music, contest, competition -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: ON TRACK
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Monday, April 5, 2004. On track: from left: Dave Grey, Charlie Apps, David Styles, Neville Kairns, Percy Mayer, Bill Scrivener and Lee Naughton at the goods sheds of the Bendigo railway station. The sheds are now home to Bendigo's Discovery Centre.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: COLOURFUL HISTORY
Bendigo Advertiser "The way we were" from Wednesday, April 6, 2005. Colourful history: the Eaglehawk Clothing Factory staff in Victoria Street, Eaglehawk. The site is now home to King's IGA supermarket, but was previously the roller-skating rink and the YMCA's original Star Picture Theatre, screening open air pictures.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - HARRY BIGGS COLLECTION: SILVER TROWEL, 11/12/1963
Newspaper. Harry Biggs Collection. Newspaper article from Bendigo Advertiser telling of the discovery of a silver trowel at the Kyabram tip. This trowel was used to lay the memorial stone of the Bendigo Benevolent Asylum. A photo shows Administrator of Bendigo's Home & Hospital for the Aged. Mr A. Mayne showing it to the Assistant Administrator Mr A. G. Lacy.Bendigo Advertiserorganization, institution, bendigo beneolent asylum, harry biggs collection, silver trowel, bendigo benevolent asylum -
Myrtleford and District Historical Society
Glass Butter Dish, unknown
Photograph taken in the early 1930's Photographer unknown ? taken for tourism purposes Photograph shows early buildings of Myrtleford.taken from Reform Hill looking towards Mt BuffaloA small, square glass butter mixer. In the base is an early photograph of Myrtleford in the 1930's looking towards Mt Buffalo taken from Reform Hill In the foreground are the homes of early retailers the Robertson's and Glass Families 1870 and 1880 in the middle of the photo is the School Building No 995 and in the distance is an early building of the Butter FactoryPhotograph in base of glass butter mixer is titled 'Myrtleford'glass dish, myrtleford, homes of early retailers, butter factory, state school 995 streetscape -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Poster, Welcome Home Concert
Coloured poster with red, blue and yellow print. Army helicopter hovering over palm trees. There is a light shining onto soldiers. Map of Australia with Sydney Harbour Bridge and an Army Medal. In large print are the words "Welcome Home Conert" Date of concert and parade were from the 2nd - 4th October 1987List of activities: Unit Smokos, Parade through Sydney, Unit reunion, Free concert in Sydney Domain, 11am startposter, welcome home parade -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Walker Estate, 22/11/1997 12:00:00 AM
Luther College Year 10 History assignment Residents in Mitcham are fighting to save one of their suburb's historic homes.Residents in Mitcham are fighting to save one of their suburb's historic homes. More than 60 objections have been received by the City of Whitehorse Planning Office to an application by Metrospan Developments to build 16 double storey units at 456 - 460 Mitcham Road, Mitcham. The proposed development is on part of the historic Walker Estate.Luther College Year 10 History assignment Residents in Mitcham are fighting to save one of their suburb's historic homes. walker estate, hogg, tony, australian tesselated tile co. pty ltd, allan, peter, buckingham, helen, rigo, anthony, metrospan developments -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Pottery saved from going to pot, 1969
A valuable collection of pottery and tiles collected by Nunawading Historical Society and traced to the early history of the potters' art in Nunawading.A valuable collection of pottery and tiles collected by Nunawading Historical Society and traced to the early history of the potters' art in Nunawading. At present the collection is stored under the home of a society member who is moving. The council are debating whether to display the collection in the Council Offices foyer or whether the request should come from the Historical Society.A valuable collection of pottery and tiles collected by Nunawading Historical Society and traced to the early history of the potters' art in Nunawading. pottery, nunawading historical society, australian tesselated tile co. pty. ltd, city of nunawading, mitcham, cox, george -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, 1900c
Building used as community hall and school until Education Dept built school nearby.Black and white postcard showing early Kalimna West Primary School, square water tank on side of building, home made swing on right, flag pole on left, vegetable garden in foreground, two people, lady and boy, dressed in 1900s style clothes. Uncleared bush in backgound. Kalimna West Victoriaschools, halls -
Mt Dandenong & District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Harmony Vale kitchen c1895, c1895
Inside the kitchen of Harmony Vale the home of Jabez Richardson and family taken c1895. Jabez Richardson and his wife Sarah Ann are seated in the chimney ingle. Daughter Martha sits at the end of the table on LHS while daughter Sarah Ann tends the pot. Son John Willie sits smoking his pipe.harmony vale, richardson, jabez richardson, john willie richardson, martha richardson, sarah ann richardson, kitchen, cooking, chimney -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Negative, Wal Jack, 1962
Yields information about the tram services on the Mt Pleasant line.Negative and Digital images of the Wal Jack Ballarat Negative file of No 11 outbound to Mt Pleasant in Barkly St, photographed from the back yard of Wal Jack's sisters home, near Eastwood St, possibly 28-10-1962 - see Reg Item 5262 for another similar photograph of Ballarat 43. trams, tramways, barkly st, mt pleasant, tram 11 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - AULSEBROOK COLLECTION: OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE NEW NURSING WING AT 'MIRRIDONG' HOME FOR THE BLIND BENDIGO, 1971
Aulsebrook Collection: Association for the Blind: Official Opening of the New Nursing Wing at 'Mirridong' Home for the blind Bendigo. -By Hs Excellency Sir Rohan Delacombe (Governor of Victoria) -Friday, 5th March, 1971 at 2:30pm -small brochure size fold out, 1 page and a drawing -Programme for opening and who's involved. -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Booklet, Home Garden Design, 1983.1997
short courses, home garden design, students, john patrick, ivo dean, victorian college of agriculture and horticulture, vcah -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. LIFE OF THE SELECTORS, c1860-1890
BHS CollectionDiggers & mining. Life Of The Selectors. Man ploughing a field with 2 horses. A child alongside appears to be playing with the dog as the dog has a stick in its mouth. The home is in the background along with a shed. Markings: Life Of The Selectors Set 432 No. 10. On Our Selection - a photograph of a painting by J. A. Turner. Used as a teaching aid.Visual Education Centreeducation, tertiary, goldfields