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Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Thousands of Homes On NBN, 2017
More than 17,000 homes in Whitehorse now have access to the National Broadband Network.national broadband network, city of whitehorse, computers -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Shed is Swelling in Size, 2016
The Vermont Men's Shed has more than doubled in size after recent renovations.The Vermont Men's Shed has more than doubled in size after recent renovations.The Vermont Men's Shed has more than doubled in size after recent renovations.the vermont men's shed, vermont -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Shed is Swelling in Size, 2016
The Vermont Men's shed has more than doubled in size after recent renovations.The Vermont Men's shed has more than doubled in size after recent renovations.The Vermont Men's shed has more than doubled in size after recent renovations.the vermont men's shed, vermont -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Slaters Cottage - 2009, 1/08/2009 12:00:00 AM
See the following relating Slater & the Reserve NP2000, 3558, 4396, 5141 & 5824.Coloured Photograph of Slaters Cottage as renovated on 2009.|See NP3631 & 3632 for more details.slater william, surrey road blackburn north no 106 -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Fragments of records, 1870-1872
A large lot of papers, including these fragments and many birth, death and burial records, were apparently found in the ceiling cavity of the Sandy Creek/Tarnagulla Post and Telegraph Office in the later 20th Century, during building works. Donald Clark Collection. Eight fragments of birth, death and burial records. Found with stacks of more complete records. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MARKS COLLECTION: HARRY MARKS RECOLLECTIONS OF JEWISH PRESENCE IN BENDIGO
Digital copy of typed transcript of recollections of Harry Marks, regarding the Jewish Synagogue and more generally, Jewish people on the goldfields of Bendigo. It is unclear whether this is the work of Harry senior or junior. See research page for more information on Marks family.bendigo, henry montague marks, jewish -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Domestic object - Fork
A toasting fork is a three pronged fork designed to be used to toast things over an open fireplace. Classically, a toasting fork could be stuck into a piece of bread and used to hold the bread in the fire, with a periodic rotation for even browning. For advanced players, it's possible to use a toasting fork to make toasted cheese sandwiches and other hot sandwiches. A typical toasting fork is made of wire, and many modern ones are telescopic, allowing people to fold the fork up or slide the handle in when not in use. This makes toasting forks easier to store and transport, while allowing people to keep their hands well clear of the fire when the fork is in use. The three slender prongs can be of varying length, depending on the design; prongs which are too long will mangle the bread, while short prongs will allow the bread to slide off, so most designers try to strike a happy medium. Before the arrival of gas and electric cook stoves, households relied on heavy duty wood and coal fired cookers, or simply open fireplaces. Such stoves required a great deal of energy and maintenance to run, so when someone wanted a quick snack, toasting something over an open fire could be much more appealing than wrestling with the cooker. Some people also undoubtedly found the experience of toasting something over an open fire to be enjoyable. https://www.delightedcooking.com/what-is-a-toasting-fork.htmIn the old days, there were no electric toasters, so the toasting fork used near an open flame proved extremely effective.Fork with three prongs with hook design on the two outside prongs. Neck features decorative twisted design and there is more decorative work in the metal near the bone handle.None. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Boots Pair
Boots were standard issue to Australian soldiers in World War 2 and for some time after WW2 including the Korean War.The boots have been included with the mannequin until boots of teh correct pattern can be located representing the period 1903-1921Boots, Brown leather with leather sole, Leather lacesTo be added when the boots are more closely examined next time the mannequin is disassembledboots ankle -
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, Alzheimers Hostel strives to provide World Class Care, 1990
Construction of Nunawading's first hostel for dementia sufferers is about to start.Construction of Nunawading's first hostel for dementia sufferers is about to start. Last week a Federal Government Grant of $666,439 was received. Strathdon Lodge in Jolimont Road, Forest Hill, is due to open in 1991. A campaign to raise more than $1.4 million for the development will be officially launched by the Mayor of Nunawading, Cr. Dorothy Smith.Construction of Nunawading's first hostel for dementia sufferers is about to start. nursing homes, aged people, strathdon community, best, bill, smith, dorothy g, trembath, bobbie -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland Harbour, n.d
Black and white photo of part of vessel berthed at Portland. Crowds of people on board, more on the wharf.portland harbour, sea vessel, boat, wharf -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Woodchips at the Port of Portland, 15/01/1963
Port of Portland Authority archivesFront: (no inscriptions) Back: PE 2(circled)/15/1/63 (centre left, blue pen)port of portland archives, woodchips -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph, 05/12/1991
Port of Portland Authority ArchivesBack: Bottom right corner '5-12-91'port of portland archives -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Railway Yards with loading ramps and weatherboard shed c1960
Railway Yards Stawell with loading ramps and weatherboard shed. Showing Wakeham Street Houses in background c1960Virtually the same view, but shows some more Wakeham Street houses. c 1960's. stawell railways transport -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Book, Committee, St Matthew’s Presbyterian Church, Stawell - Centenary 1860-1960, 1960
A History of St. Matthews Presbyterian Church in StawellPale blue card cover with brown print, below which is a photograph of a church and more printSt. Matthews Presbyterian Church Stawell Centenary 1860-1960stawell religion -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Shop for super savings, 1991
Bargain grocery centre 'More for Less' at 662A Whitehorse Road, Mitcham, next to Payless Carpets.Bargain grocery centre 'More for Less' at 662A Whitehorse Road, Mitcham, next to Payless Carpets.Bargain grocery centre 'More for Less' at 662A Whitehorse Road, Mitcham, next to Payless Carpets.more for less, edel, klaus, sean, whitehorse road, mitcham, no 662a -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Retirement Living; Vermont Village Shows the Way, 15/09/1993 12:00:00 AM
Retirees opting to live in retirement villages find they have more time to enjoy activities.Retirees opting to live in retirement villages find they have more time to enjoy activities. With photographsRetirees opting to live in retirement villages find they have more time to enjoy activities.retirement homes and villages, vermont retirement village, frost, ray, frost, louise, australian retirement communities -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Audio - Oral History, Laura McGill, 30 Apr 1991
Interview used in contribution to the book "They can Carry me Out"Laura McGill discussing growing up in Port Melbourne, local dances, beach, piers and moreDuration side 01:10:44domestic life, social activities, laura irving mcgill -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, Favourite Escapes to the Outer East: 100 years of holidays, camps, picnics, excursions and sporting carnivals held in the Outer Eastern regions of Melbourne, 2002
Compiled from articles submitted by member societies of the Association [regional] Historical Societies. A collection of stories about holidays, camping, picnics, sporting carnivals and more. How people enjoyed their leisure time n the early 1900's. Empire Day train services to Surrey Hills 24th May 1907 by Jack McLean is of particular local interest on page 23.A collection of stories about holidays, camping, picnics, sporting carnivals and more. How people enjoyed their leisure time n the early 1900's. Empire Day train services to Surrey Hills 24th May 1907 by Jack McLean is of particular local interest on page 23.scouts, doncaster, empire day, surrey hills, 1907, (mr) jack mclean, trains, box hill, sports and recreations -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Geological specimen - Granodiorite, Unknown
This specimen was found in Harcourt, Victoria. Harcourt is a small historic gold rush town located in a valley at the foot of Mount Alexander (741 m) in the Central Highlands of Victoria. In recent times the goldrush origins of the town have been replaced by a district known for apples, cider and wine. The Traditional owners of Harcourt are The Dja Dja Wurrung people. Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock similar to granite, but containing more plagioclase feldspar than orthoclase feldspar. Granodiorite has greater than 20% quartz by volume, and between 65% and 90% of the feldspar is plagioclase. This piece is of significance due to its provenance in Harcourt, Vic. Granodiorite is commonly produced in volcanic arcs, and in mountain buildings where it emplaces as large batholiths in mountain roots. Granodiorite is the plutonic equivalent of dacite. This specimen is part of a larger collection of geological and mineral specimens collected from around Australia (and some parts of the world) and donated to the Burke Museum between 1868-1880. A large percentage of these specimens were collected in Victoria as part of the Geological Survey of Victoria that begun in 1852 (in response to the Gold Rush) to study and map the geology of Victoria. Collecting geological specimens was an important part of mapping and understanding the scientific makeup of the earth. Many of these specimens were sent to research and collecting organisations across Australia, including the Burke Museum, to educate and encourage further study.Granodiorite is a coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock similar to granite, but containing more plagioclase feldspar than orthoclase feldspar. According to the QAPF diagram, granodiorite has a greater than 20% quartz by volume, and between 65% and 90% of the feldspar is plagioclase.GRANDIORITE. / Locality: / Harcourt, Victoria / Other label: Geological survey / R S / Loc Harcourt quarries [?] Alexander / 1/4 Sheet. | 4 | Granite /granodiorite, granite, burke museum, harcourt, coarse-grained, igneous, plagioclase feldspar, orthoclase feldspar, quartz, mount alexander, the dja dja wurrung people, the traditional owners, central highlands of victoria, gold rush -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - set of 4 contact prints, 1960
Port of Portland Authority ArchivesFront: B/r h.s left in pencil. Back: F1 2-12-60 in pencil. -
Kiewa Valley Historical Society
Cast Iron Camp Oven with Lid
Camp ovens were used for cooking indoors and outdoors. They were used to perform a variety of tasks and to last forever.The use of dry sand moulds for casting the iron created a smoother surface. A more even surface meant more even contact points with food. The lid is close fitting.Used by people in the Kiewa Valley including campers, drovers, shearers, bushmen, miners and groups eg.scouts to cook food.Camp ovens originally named Dutch ovens were made from cast iron, were heavy and were developed in the Netherlands in the 1700s. Australian drovers, shearers, bushmen, campers and miners used the cast iron camp ovens. This one has legs and was used outside. The lid is slightly concave enabling coals from the cooking fire to be placed on top as well as below. This provides more uniform internal heat and lets the inside act as an oven. Formerly UKV 023cast iron oven, outdoor cooking -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Portland Library, Victoria, 19/05/2000
Photographs of Portland Library - late 1990s to early 2000s, showing activities at the library and construction of additions to the building.Coloured photo. Portland Library, same subject as 9552, 53, - different view, more children in uniform.Front: '00 5 19' -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - grain storage, n.d
Port of Portland Authority ArchivesBack: Pencil grid ruled round sides of photo 23 1/2cm - 100 screen in pencil.port of portland archives, grain chutes -
Orbost & District Historical Society
glass containers, 20th century
These items were used or were available for sale by chemists in Orbost. Chemists who worked in Orbost included Henry Cottman; James Alfred Dubois Williams; Harry Arthur Murray; Miss P.E .Mason (Phyllis Estelle?); Miss Sybil Monica Buzza; Thomas James Frayer; Australia Shaw; James David Torley; John William Zimmer; Dalkeith William Steele; William Thomas Hollingsworth; E.E. Cohen; R.S. Anderson; Frances John Perry Faith Everard Pardew and Charles Anthony Wurf.Medicinal bottles are probably the largest and most diverse group of bottles. The practices of early pharmacists are revealed through these glass bottles. The items have a clear association with Orbost. Eleven glass containers - some with contents. All have labels and lids. More details are in catalogue folder.pharmacies-orbost medications drugs chemist medicine containers-medications -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Photograph - Photograph - Wool Bales, n.d
Port of Portland Authority ArchivesFront: Red half 120, in red pencil Back: 8486 - biro -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - INDEPENDENT ORDER OF RECHABITES COLLECTION: 'THE RECHABITE' MAGAZINE
Magazine, 'The Rechabite' dated August 1980 - the 'historic first issue of a new publication is more history in the making'bendigo, institutions, independent order of rechabites -
Stanley Athenaeum & Public Room
Functional object - Stamp Pad, Stamp Pad - newer
Purple & white tin container with ink pad. self-inking pad. Size 0 - more contemporySize 0 'Acme' Self inking stamp pad. Made in Australia. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Recycling saves our environment, 1990
Residents more concerned about the importance of recycling since the opening of Recycling and Waste Transfer Station in 1978.Residents more concerned about the importance of recycling since the opening of Recycling and Waste Transfer Station in 1978.Residents more concerned about the importance of recycling since the opening of Recycling and Waste Transfer Station in 1978.city of nunawading, recycling, hawke, graham, waste transfer station, vermont south, macdonald, arthur -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Bid To Relieve Housing Pressure, 2018
On 1 Jan 2018, the Vacant Residential Land Tax will be applied to properties vacant for six months or more.housing, city of whitehorse