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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Memorabilia - GOLD NUGGET COLLECTION: THE POSEIDON
A replica of the gold nugget 'Poseidon' that was discovered on the 18th of December 1906 at Tarnagulla. It was found 10 inches below the surface, 2 inches above bedrock with much quartz. It was found by Woodall and Party and named after a famous racehorse of the time. Gross weight 953 ozs. Net 703 ozs. (See additional research).mining, models, plaster model of victorian gold nugget, https://www.australiangeographic.com.au/topics/history-culture/2016/11/australias-biggest-gold-nuggets/ -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MINING IN BENDIGO COLLECTION: GERMAN JACOBS
Brief handwritten notes:- 'Also opposite Crawfords but further down. German Jacobs found a piece of gold worth £900. An embezzler got the money. After he lost the money he set off to walk to Germany. He didn't get far as his skeleton was found in the bush 18 months later.document, gold, mining in bendigo, mining in bendigo, german jacobs, crawfords -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BENDIGO TOTAL ABSTINENCE SOCIETY COLLECTION: FOUNDATION STONE
Black and white photograph of Foundation Stone. Inscriptions: on back - 'V or W 31C thu'. In image 'Bendigo Total Abstinence Socitey, founded 1857, Free library founded 1864. This stone was laid by His Worship the Mayor of Bendigo, DB Lazarus Esq MLA, December 18th, 1895. James Blair, Architect'.topic, objects, foundation stone -
Stanley Athenaeum & Public Room
Functional object - Funnel for kerosene lights, Funnel
Tin funnel joined with solder and has been repaired. Rounded edge with hollow inside. Used for filling kerosene lamps for lighting the Athenaeum. Bottom of spout damaged and rusty.Found in Librarian's desk. Possibly purchased with new kerosene lights after the 1900. fire in the roof -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Work on paper (Item), Stockman's Residence
Handwritten note on back of government form stating that plans were found in a plan press in PWDstockman's residence, plans, a.w. jessep -
Federation University Historical Collection
Book - Ledger, Ballarat Technical Art School and Ballarat School of Mines Rough Cash Book, 1896-1901
The Ballarat Technical Art School was a division of the Ballarat School of MinesA hard covered ledger with marbled cover and brown tape spine. It includes students names. A selection of names can be found in the keywords.ballarat technical art school, frank young, r. hager, g.w. kelly\drawing, carpentry, smelting, treatment, assay, w. wilson yong, treatment of pyrites, g.m. vare, alfred seely, t. trengrove, w. pearce, c.v. day, john heinz, m. ditchburn, d. ditchburn, w. baragwanath, g. cornell, chemistry, w. wardle, j.j. carroll, julia carroll, h. murphy, d.m. lenehan, joh caley, h. fleahy, alfred gordon, effie dulfer, b. lloyd, p. papenhager, h.j. waller, k. malcolm, esther daniel, john watson, harry leggo, r. john allan, basil reid, e. wasley, w. richard, edgar lamb, rita webb, sophia mccartney, arnold cowdell, thomas glover, m. hamburger, r. allan, r.w. holmes, a. dobbie, a. slade, w. pepper, r. gilpin, w.a. gossman, james a. bass, w.t. bass, thomas lynch, stanley batten, murial hart, essie herbert, david o. nightingale, george p. hayes, j.a. powell, w. amor, c.f. wilson, bertram g. wheal, thomas wade, h. woodward, v. symons, robert j. allan, thomas woolcock, john w. williams, r. shand, william caldwell, charles lyons, ruby webb, a. trehowan, nicholas white, thomas commons, otto rieglhuth, james kidd, james bass, justus angwin, john munro, james ronaldson, a.b. osborne, g.j. boudry, john sprague, leslie c. langsford, john don, waller e. hearman, j.c. pickford, edwinn penn, w.g. price, thomas mann, william brokenshire, john blayney, arthur mccooey, samuel walmsley, matilda lees, e.w. campbell, ernest wiliams, william john pearce, w.l. bailleu, thomas proctor, daisy ditchburn, maurice hamburger, james dando, nelson humphrey, james pyke, james c. pickford, john coad, george richard pratt, ferguson boyce, ernest whettle, william lamb, john cawley, christina watson, ivor davies, percy la gerche, norman gaunt, william bolte, leonard p. seal, alex young, george penny, w. caircross, harold frew, robert allan, james h. holst, george green, herbert semmens, john ronaldson, william robinson, james paterson, walter douglas, louisa roberts, james swenson, austin woods, herbert hillman, william cairncross, harry blyth, john craford, william h. callister, clare gartery, daisy batten, j. attenborough, herbert o'neilk, j.f. lynch, fred holst, a. doepel, horace giles, john perry, samuel morrow, thomas hawthorn, george britnall, alan j. acton, jessie cantwell, franci a. horsfall, william stubbs, john sutherland, percy russell, richard walsh, oliver jager, garfield bolton, thomas vincent, james holst, j.a. hill, william charles hughes, a. vale, james lonie, karl moore -
Federation University Historical Collection
Geological specimen, Selwynite, n/a
Green and brown rock known as Selwynite. It was found at Lady's pass near HEathcote, Victoria, and was identified by Peter Dalhaus in August 2008.geology, rock, selwynite -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Realia, c1880's
Red fired brick with name Newell Stawell (located at old Showgrounds). Found at old mine site Illawarra State Forest stawell -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Coin
1932 Penny, found near Kurramine Beach, NQ c1980, following cyclone. Beach used by WW2 troops in WW2 for recreation.ephemera, ww2, general -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Book - Correspondence, City of Port Melbourne, 1938
Correspondence index, Port Melbourne City Council 1938, including three letters found inside, objecting to rate valuation for 1938local government - city of port melbourne, sydney sims anderson -
Victorian Interpretive Projects Inc.
Photograph - colour, Auction Room Lectern at National Wool Museum
This photograph on an iPhone 4 during the Museums Australia (Vic) Conference at the National Wool Museum, Geelong. Since the arrival of sheep with the First Fleet in 1788, the wool industry has dominated our economy, our agriculture and our reputation as a quality wool-growing nation throughout the world. Geelong is a city synonymous with wool and the wool industry – sheep farming began here in 1835 and the first of many woollen mills opened here in 1868. For many years the city was known as the 'wool centre of the world'. Two hundred years later, in 1988, the National Wool Museum was established as Australia’s only comprehensive museum of wool. (Since the arrival of sheep with the First Fleet in 1788, the wool industry has dominated our economy, our agriculture and our reputation as a quality wool-growing nation throughout the world. Geelong is a city synonymous with wool and the wool industry – sheep farming began here in 1835 and the first of many woollen mills opened here in 1868. For many years the city was known as the 'wool centre of the world'. Two hundred years later, in 1988, the National Wool Museum was established as Australia’s only comprehensive museum of wool. (Since the arrival of sheep with the First Fleet in 1788, the wool industry has dominated our economy, our agriculture and our reputation as a quality wool-growing nation throughout the world. Geelong is a city synonymous with wool and the wool industry – sheep farming began here in 1835 and the first of many woollen mills opened here in 1868. For many years the city was known as the 'wool centre of the world'. Two hundred years later, in 1988, the National Wool Museum was established as Australia’s only comprehensive museum of wool. (http://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/nwm/about/article/item/8cbcc313afa77a5.aspx)Photograph of a timber lectern used to auction wool in Geelong. It is found in the auction room on the top floor of Geelong's national wool museum.wool, geelong, auction, auction room, national wool museum -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Tool - Wooden Ruler
From the Betty McPhee ruler collectionWooden ruler to measure in 12 inches and 30cm.Ruler was used to advertise Guest's Dairy Milk Arrowroot biscuits found in show bags.Guest's Dairy Milk Arrowrootschool, equipment, domestic items, writing equipment -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Functional object - State Emergency Service Cloth badges, c1970
Leslie William Cole was born on 31 January 1920 in Albury, the first child of William James Cole and Gwendoline Fair. Les spent most of his childhood living with his grandparents in Bethanga, Victoria. In 1934 when he finished school, Les moved into Wodonga. His first job was at Mates Timber Yard. He later worked for Mylons of Wodonga driving taxis and buses. In 1939 after completing militia training, Les applied to enlist with the RAAF and eventually trained as an Aircraft Mechanic. He was posted to the 6th Squadron, serving in Port Moresby, Milne Bay and Goodenough Island before returning to the RAAF base in Sale, Victoria. On discharge. Les returned to Wodonga and resumed working with Mylons. After a range of jobs, Les and his wife Lorna operated a shop in Ariel Street, Wodonga. In the community, Les was a founding member of Wodonga Lions Club. He also joined the Civil Defence which was a predecessor off the SES. He became the Communications Officer and trained other members. Les became the first Controller of the Wodonga Branch of the State Emergency Service, a position he held for 17 years. The new SES headquarters was named in his honour. In retirement he also worked as a Volunteer Community Driver. Les was also named Wodonga Citizen of the Year in 1984 Les continued living in Wodonga until the age of 103 in 2023, when he moved to Melbourne to be closer to his children. He passed away on 12 December 2023.These patches belonged to a local Wodonga resident who was instrumental in establishing the Wodonga SES.A collection of cloth and embroidery uniform patches worn on the uniform of Leslie Cole who was a founding and long-term member of the Wodonga State Emergency Service. Oval badges all bear the Southern Cross and a crownAround oval badges: VICTORIA STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE On epaulettes: COMMUNICATIONS / L. COLEstate emergency service, wodonga ses -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Telegram, 20th March, 1862
A large lot of papers, including this and other telegrams, 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. Telegram sent from Tarnagulla, from Patrick Fahey, Seniro Constable to Sergt Acton, Inglewood. Message reads 'Re criminal offence of this date. Man named Jas. Murphy arrested here answers this description except in hight (incorrect spelling). Six small common brooches found in his possession & _____ ______ _______ packet inside ('left breas' crossed out) right breast, and one outside left breast. ________ required. Reply.' -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Telegram, circa 1862
A large lot of papers, including this and other telegrams, 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. Telegram sent from Sandy Creek / Tarnagulla Telegraph Office. From John Papineau (on behalf of E.N. Francis) to Mrs Giradini, Sandhurst. Text reads 'Your brother and his mate bought a horse at Cochrane's Diggings which had been stolen and the police found it in their possession. They are innocent but I have to bring witnesses a long distance. I shall defend them in expectation of securing the five pounds from you'. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Nunawading Youth Club, 1986
History of Nunawading Youth Club founded by First Constable Bill Lucas in 1944. he also founded three other Youth Clubs: Wedderburn, Chillingollah and St Kilda.History of Nunawading Youth Club founded by First Constable Bill Lucas in 1944. he also founded three other Youth Clubs: Wedderburn, Chillingollah and St Kilda. Club's records lost in 1970's due to vandals. a modern gymnasium and headquarters at Walker Park, Mitcham opened 20 Oct 1985. included is a report on this opening.History of Nunawading Youth Club founded by First Constable Bill Lucas in 1944. he also founded three other Youth Clubs: Wedderburn, Chillingollah and St Kilda.youth, nunawading youth club, kreymborg, allan, semmens, ken, roper, judy, lucas, bill -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - VICTORIA QUARTZ - NOTES ON THE VICTORIA QUARTZ MINE
Handwritten notes on the Victoria Quartz Mine. Notes mention length of claim along the reef, amalgamation of claims, depths the gold was found, value of gold, dividends paid and calls, where the gold was found on the reef and the tyupe of stone encountered. Also mentions the returns of the reef for the years 1896 to 1898, not including pyrites And amount of gold from loads.document, gold, victoria quartz, victoria quartz, notes on the victoria quartz mine, mr william rae, mr lansell, 180 mine, victoria reef, great central victoria, new chum united, j h craig, a m s special edition -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Footwear - Costume and Accessories, c1940
Pair of Boy’s black leather Lace Up Shoes in box with lid. Found in storage at Pleasant Creek training centre. Never used.stawell clothing material -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Footwear - Costume and Accessories, c1940
Pair of Boy’s black leather Lace Up Shoes in box with no lid. Found in storage at Pleasant Creek training centre. Never used.stawell clothing material -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Stickers, Australian Bowling championships, 1939
Stickers for the Australian Bowling championships Dec 26th 1939 - Jan 6th 1940, found in the Port Melbourne Bowling Club minutes for the periodsport - lawn bowls, port melbourne bowling club, societies clubs unions and other organisations -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Aerial Bomb
Defused 112lb bomb used by Royal Flying Corps. Dated 1918. Found under a House in Upwey in 2008. No other known Historyweapon, 1918, raf -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article - photocopy, Louise Multicultural Community Centre, 2013
A three page print-out from the Internet about the thirty year celebration of the founding of the Louise Multicultural Community Centre in Box Hill.A three page print-out from the Internet about the thirty year celebration of the founding of the Louise Multicultural Community Centre in Box Hill.A three page print-out from the Internet about the thirty year celebration of the founding of the Louise Multicultural Community Centre in Box Hill.louise multicultural community centre, city of whitehorse -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Mixed media - Papers and Magazine, Return To Kokoda November, 1967
Magazine was in brief case that was donated by VX 91434 Tom Aldrick on 7 December 1983.Donated by Aldrick family.Papers found within 0028.1 Japanese Briefcase Including "Return to Kokoda" commemorative magazine, November 1967, on the re-taking of Kokoda, 1942return to kokoda, november 1967 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Photograph
Black and white photograph of Capt. Peter Raymond Young in a beret and uniform. Found in top left pocket of his jacket. cat. No. 11889SAS Wings 22 SAS Malaya FARELF Parachute School Singaporephotograph, young, peter raymond -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Certificate
Copy of US 1st SF Vietnam certified for parachute jumping. Found in the top left hand pocket of Peter Raymond Young's jacketDetails written in Vietnamesecertificate, young, peter raymond -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - ROBERT RAIKES THE MAN WHO FOUNDED THE SUNDAY SCHOOL
Book Robert Raikes The Man Who founded the Sunday School. Written by J. Henry Harris. Red hard cover, 142 pages. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - VICTORIA HILL - VICTORIA QUARTZ, VICTORIA HILL
Handwritten notes on Victoria Quartz, Victoria Hill. Notes mention depth of mine, locality, history, Prominence, and where the best gold was found.document, victoria hill, victoria quartz - victoria hill, victoria reef coy, new chum mines, new chum drainage association -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - MEMOIRS OF THE GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF VICTORIA NO.12. LIST OF NUGGETS FOUND IN VICTORIA
Memoirs Of The Geological Survey Of Victoria No.12. List Of Nuggets Found In Victoria. Issued by Department of Mines, 69 pages in yellow soft cover.Department of Minesvictoria, history, mining -
Clunes Museum
Newspaper - NEWSPAPER CUTTING, WEEKLY TIMES, 13 TH AUGUST 1969
NEWSPAPER CUTTING FROM THE WEEKLY TIMES DATED 13TH AUGUST 1969 FEATURING PHOTOGRAPHS & INFORMATION ABOUT CLUNES - WHERE GOLD WAS FOUND.local history, document, newspaper cutting, clunes landscape, buildings, identities -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Book, War and Peace Vol 2
This book was part of a large group of books referred to as the Pattison Collection, which belonged to the Warrnambool Public Library, part of the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute. About RALPH ERIC PATTISON and the ‘PATTISON COLLECTION’ The ‘Pattison Collection’ is a collection of books and records that was originally owned by the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute, founded in Warrnambool in 1853. By 1886 the Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute (WMI) had grown to have a Library, Museum and Fine Arts Gallery, with a collection of “… choice productions of art and valuable specimens in almost every branch and many wonderful national curiosities, are now to be seen there, including historic relics of the town and district.” It later included a School of Design. Although it was very well patronised, the WMI was led to ask the City Council to take it over in 1911 due to a lack of financial support. In 1935 Ralph Pattison was appointed as City Librarian to establish and organise the Warrnambool Public Library as it was then called. Ralph Eric Pattison was born in Rockhampton, Queensland, in 1891. He married Maude Swan from Warrnambool in 1920 and they set up a home in Warrnambool. In 1935 when Pattison accepted the position as City Librarian for the Warrnambool City Council his huge challenge was to make a functional library within two rooms of the Mechanics’ Institute. He tirelessly cleaned, cleared and sorted a disarrayed collection of old books, jars of preserved specimens and other items reserved for exhibition in the city’s museum. He developed and updated the library with a wide variety of books for all tastes, including reference books for students; a difficult task to fulfil during the years following the Depression. He converted all of the lower areas of the building into a library, reference room and reading room for members and the public. The books were sorted and stored using a cataloguing and card index system that he had developed himself. He also prepared the upper floor of the building and established the Art Gallery and later the Museum, a place to exhibit the many old relics that had been stored for years for this purpose. One of the treasures he found was a beautiful ancient clock, which he repaired, restored and enjoyed using in his office during the years of his service there. Ralph Pattison was described as “a meticulous gentleman whose punctuality, floorless courtesy and distinctive neat dress were hallmarks of his character, and ‘his’ clock controlled his daily routine and his opening and closing of the library’s large heavy doors to the minute.” Pattison took leave from 1942 to 1945 to serve in the Royal Australian Navy, Volunteer Reserve as Lieutenant. A few years later he converted one of the Museum’s rooms into a Children’s Library, stocking it with suitable books for the younger generation. This was an instant success. In the 1950’s he had the honour of being appointed to the Victorian Library Board and received more inspiration from the monthly conferences in Melbourne. He was sadly retired in 1959 after over 23 years of service, due to the fact that he had gone over the working age of council officers. However, he continued to take a very keen interest in the continual development of the Library until his death in 1969. THE NEW WARRNAMBOOL LIBRARY When the WMI building was pulled down in 1963 a new civic building was erected on the site and the new Warrnambool Library, on behalf of the City Council, took over all the holdings of the WMI. At this time some of the items were separated and identified as the ‘Pattison Collection’, named after Pattison. Eventually, the components of the WMI were distributed from the Warrnambool Library to various places, including the Art Gallery, Historical Society and Flagstaff Hill. Later some were even distributed to other regional branches of Corangamite Regional Library and passed to and fro. It is difficult now to trace just where all of the items have ended up. The books at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village generally display stamps and markings from Pattison as well as a variety of other institutions including the Mechanics’ Institute itself. The Pattison Collection, along with other items at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village, was originally part of the Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s collection. The Warrnambool Mechanics’ Institute Collection is primarily significant in its totality, rather than for the individual objects it contains. Its contents are highly representative of the development of Mechanics' Institute libraries across Australia, particularly Victoria. A diversity of publications and themes has been amassed, and these provide clues to our understanding of the nature of and changes in the reading habits of Victorians from the 1850s to the middle of the 20th century. The collection also highlights the Warrnambool community’s commitment to the Mechanics’ Institute, reading, literacy and learning in the regions, and proves that access to knowledge was not impeded by distance. These items help to provide a more complete picture of our community’s ideals and aspirations. The Warrnambool Mechanics Institute book collection has historical and social significance for its strong association with the Mechanics Institute movement and the important role it played in the intellectual, cultural and social development of people throughout the latter part of the nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. The collection of books is a rare example of an early lending library and its significance is enhanced by the survival of an original collection of many volumes. The Warrnambool Mechanics' Institute’s publication collection is of both local and state significance. War and Peace Vol 2 Author: Leo Tolstoy Publisher: J M Dent & Sons Date: 1949 Further Information: Handwritten "This is no. 526 of Everyman's Library founded by J . M. Dent in 1906"The label on the spine cover with typed text PAT 891.73 TOL Paste down front end paper has a sticker from Warrnambool Public Library covered by a sticker from Corangamite Regional Library Service. Front loose end paper has a stamp from Corangamite Regional Library Service. flagstaff hil, warrnambool, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, book, pattison collection, warrnambool library, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, ralph eric pattison, corangamite regional library service, warrnambool city librarian, mechanics’ institute library, victorian library board, warrnambool books and records, warrnambool children’s library, war and peace vol 2, leo tolstoy