William Harvie was granted a patent in 1868 for improvements in the manufacture of lamps, lanterns and lenses for ships navigation and signal lamps 1868. Production began at 222 Broomielaw street Glasgow Scotland. Another patent was issued in 1873 for additional improvements to the companies lamps. Records show that in1873 William Harvie was in partnership with Malcolm Graham & Co, grease manufacturers and rosin distillers at 50 Anderson Street Gallowgate Glasgow. It appears around this time the business was transferred to George Moffat of 128 Garthland Drive Dennistoun Glasgow to continue under the same name (William Harvie & Co at premises situated at 100 East John St Gallowgate Glasgow. It is unclear but at some point W T George & Co were one in the same with William Harvie & Co. W T George made lamps with the trade name “Meteorite” and after gaining a patent for improvements to his lamps in 1941 the patent numbers were affixed to his lamps. In the Scottish Post Office annual Glasgow Directory 1900-1902 William Haveie & Co. Ltd is listed with two addresses; 222 Broomielaw and 24 McAlpine Streets, Glasgow. In the early 20th century the business moved to Birmingham until 1983 when the company went into voluntary liquidation after a meeting was held at Newhall Street Birmingham on the 10th January 1983 for WT George and William Harvie. This meeting was for the purposes regarding the insolvency of a company as set out in Sec 294 & 295 of the companies Act 1948 as a result Harvie & Co cease production of their products.An item made by a company that was an innovator of significant improvements in the manufacture of marine signal and navigation lamps during the late 19th and 20th centuries. Lamps made by this manufacturer are now sought after collector's items that are of significant value. Navigation lamp, round ship's lamp with clear glass and a red filter, handle at top, fitted with hinged and catch section at top to service lamp. Bracket at back for hanging lamp item painted red with black handles.Black nameplate is unreadable. Front reference plate reads " Meteorite" then "Meteorite No. 92276" warrnambool, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, lamp, meteorite, william harvie, navigation lamp, kerosene lamp, signal lamp, marine equipment, marine navigation, w t george & co, george bocock & co, william harvie & co. ltd.

Phonograph record, black shellac, no cover, dark green "Zonophone Record, The Twin" label. Side A: The Border Ballad. Side B: Mandalay. Sung by Mr Peter Dawson with Orchestral accompaniment.Reference No. X - 2-42379 Serial No. 914. There is a 1/2d stamp on the label.

"Capitol" electric iron with wooden handle. Weight 6 1/4 lbs."Capitol - Submitted to Electric Approvals Board Reference No. AV/DL/O S.E.C.V."irons, laundry irons

Black and White photographOn rear of photograph is a reference to Jack Jordan, who is unknown to this archivist at the present time

Pittock Collection : three tube spanners, varying in length (hexagon - 152, hexagon - 126 & square - 117mm). Extruded steel construction, no rod/s evident in coach builder's bag, reference 13000.2. Items stored in coach builder's bag, reference 13000.1.

Handwritten reference from Mr. Sidney Myer for Miss. Gladys Stevenson dated 19/1/11Photocopy of a reference for Gladys Stevenson leaving the employ of Mr. Sidney Myer dated 19/01/11 reading: The bearer Mrs. Stevenson has been in my employ for the last four years. She has always given me utter satisfaction, as splendid letter writer, intelligent and has always written my huge business correspondence. Honest and straightforward, and leaving ....... to become ....... to the Meteorology. I can consciously recommend her to anybody requiring her services. Sidney Myer Bendigo 19/1/11 includes a small B&W photo of Mrs Stevenson dated 14/6/1910social history

Yields information about the BTM tramcar fleet.Colour photograph of tram No. 33 on the depot fan, c1997. Tram fitted Briquette and Eureka Roofing Tiles advertisements. Photo by Warren Doubleday. Printed on Kodak Paper. See Item dated by reference to the Kodak logo on rear and reference to the context of Reg item 4099.btm, tramcars, depot, tram 33

The window along with the plaque for Amy Brown were erected in 1976. The funds were raised in 1975 at the same time as the credence in memory of Alice (Micky Nicholls)Artisan's craftTony hallArched windows depicting a tug boat near a ship. In the foreground the Flying Angel flag with a reference to the BibleTHY WAY IS IN THE SEA AND THY PATH IS IN GREAT WATERS. Psalm 77:19st peter chapel, flinders street, mission to seafarers, seamen's mission, mission to seamen, st peter, sailors, seamen, stained glass windows, win, memorial chapel, flying angel, tony hall, 1976, amy brown

Photograph of Michael Scanlan. Although inscription on rear reads Lonigan, this image is that used in reference to Scanlan in publicationsmichael scanlan, kelly gang, edward kelly, stringybark creek, ned kelly, police murders

Documents. Documents & references relating to Gertrude Perry's employment history including G. J. Coles & Co.organization, gertrude perry collection, documents relating to gertrude perry's employment, g. j. coles & co.

Newspaper article 'Fortunes of Jack Stretch' (an Anglican Minister) Reference is made to The Holy Trinity Parsonage, Maldon.newspaper, the holy trinity parsonage , maldon / jack stretch '-(an anglican minister)

256 page book by Rod Gilbert. On page 25 there is reference to Schwerkolt Cottage and a Blackburn subdivision in 1913non-fictionWW1 record of Private Leslie Raymond Talbot Gilbertgilbert rod, gilbert leslie raymond talbot, world war 1914 - 1918, walsham road blackburn

A brown hard cover reference book, designed for use by Motormen, Inspectors and Depot Workers, by W.A. Agnew.Stamped on first page; Agents for Western Australia. H.B. ALBERT & CO. Book & Music store 20 to 38 Central Arcade, Perth.

vi, 207 pages : colour illustrations, maps. ; 21 x 30 cm. Includes bibliographic references. non-fictionThis title explores the complex relationships between the people and the place of Yambuk; the value of local knowledge and tells the stories of the Yambuk Lake, wetlands, rivers and catchment. Historic records and photographs are combined with the recollections of more than 20 people who know the lake.baxter, annie maria, 1816-1905., water quality management -- victoria -- yambuk lake., settlement and contacts - settlers., animals - fish - eels., gunditjmara /​ gurndidy /​ dhaurwurd-wurrung people (s20) (vic sj54-11), yambuk (vic.) -- social conditions., yambuk (vic.) -- history., yambuk lake (vic.), yambuk (w vic sj54-11), deen maar /​ lady julia percy island (w vic sj54-11), eumeralla (w vic sj54-11), peek wurrung people, book

A publication of 156 pages including text, illustrations, facsimiles and portraits. It also includes bibliographical references and an index.This publication tells the story of the men and women from Albury and district who served in the Great War of 1914 to 1919. It tells of those who served on the battlefield, but also those who supported and sustained them from home whilst maintaining the community of Albury. As indicated on the back cover, the author Lieutenant Colonel Douglas Hunter had a long military service and connection with Albury Wodonga. He was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in 2009 for services to military history. The book was based on research carried out with the assistance of members of the Albury and DIstrict Historical Society. It included a forward by Councillor Kevin Mack, Mayor of the City of Albury (2015).impact of world war 1 albury, soldiers ww1 albury, ww1 participation albury

74 pages; black and white illustrations and photographs, including sketches of streetscapes. Includes bibliographical references and indexnon-fictionFocussing on the growth and activities that took place in the shopping and service centre of Canterbury and Maling Roads in Canterbury from the 1880s to the present, it is partly a guide book to the present buildings of the centre through the streetscapes and brief lives of each of the premises.canterbury road shopping centre, maling road, maling road> shops, shops, retail trade, commercial establishments, streetscapes, gibb> don, warmington> stuart

A large volume of 175 pages features illustrations, maps, portraits and photograph. It includes bibliographical references and an index. non-fictionThredbo is not just Australia's winter wonderland, where the brightly attired soar on crisp white snow beneath clear blue skies. For many it is home all year round. This comprehensive history reveals the trailblazers and characters who carved out a lifestyle from the mountains, living through blizzards, bushfires and landslides. More than just a company town, Thredbo is a pure expression of the multicultural ethos, built by immigrant pioneers, enjoyed by generations of Australians.thredbo history, australian ski resorts, snowy mountains

BHS CollectionOne-page handwritten reference letter from the principal of Tooan to the Secretary of the Education department in Melbourne. The letter is dated 02/02/1940. In the letter the principal, Mr. Robert Grey, gives a glowing reference for Leslie John Ellison. Part of the Aileen and John Ellison collection.tooan, reference, school teacher

Phonograph record, black shellac, no cover. Burgundy "Regal" label. Side A: Under The Union Jack March. Side B: Medley March of Australian War Songs. Performed by the Regimental Bands of H.M. Scots Guards.Reference No. G7223. The B side of the record has a 1/2d stamp stuck to label.

A chronicle of Blackburn with photographs, diagrams and maps from the 1850's onwards.non-fictionA chronicle of Blackburn with photographs, diagrams and maps from the 1850's onwards.open air school blackburn no3850, blackburn., morton park, traveller's rest hotel, blackburn lake sanctuary, blackburn creek hotel, blackburn road blackburn, blackburn post office, blue moon fruit co-operative ltd, blackburn railway station, pioneers, gordon crescent blackburn, lake road blackburn, goodwin george augustus, morton thomas richards burrowes, st johns anglican church blackburn, blackburn methodist church, blackburn church of christ, blackburn primary school no 2923, blackburn scout group 1st, blackburn and district tree preservation society, g.f. fankhauser

Used for garden maintenance and for teaching greens maintenance at Burnley CollegeATCO lightweight petrol lawnmower. 17 inch. With wooden height adjustable forward rollers, rotating metal grass cutter and metal roller. See B91.35.Machine Reference 1761/2 Made by Charles H. Pugh Ltd. Birmingham Englandgarden maintenance, students, grass cutting, mower, lawn mower

Memorandum consisting of 11 quarto type and handwritten sheet or letters, appointing David Eakins as a assistant to Mr Lormer for the preparation of the General Scheme. Includes references, letter of application, and other reference material supplied by Mr. Eakins and signed by the Chief Engineer Mr Strickland. Memo to the Chairman dated 26/6/1922. Mr Eakins was to become the Chief Engineer in the 1950's. Includes a reference from Mr. Maurice Kernot chief Engineer for Railway Construction.trams, tramways, chief engineer, personnel, staff, engineers, general scheme

12 page booklet re Frank A Hill (& Co.). Frank Hill (1853-1953). Reference also to Jack (John A) Hill and Frank K Hill (sons). Reference also to Dick O'Shea and Bill Malloy. Photographs of Hargreaves Street offices; Horse Bazaar, Charing Cross.Cambridge Press Bendigobendigo, business, frank a. hill & co, l. mcpherson sternberg & co, municipal cattle yards, bazaar at chaaring cross, mr frank a. hill, frank k. hill, john f. hill, honora margaret hill, bath lane, boort, pyramid, lockington, rochester, elmore, hargreaves street, mr tom doble, mr dick o'shea, mr bill malloy.

Handwritten reference written for Mr. W. J. Holland. W. Abraham, Inspector of Mines wrote the reference, dated 25th May, 1901. Mr Holland has been manager at Horwood & Sons Foundry, Bendigo. He is recommended for making and installing machinery. Also repairing machinery.document, gold, mining in bendigo, mining in bendigo, reference for w j holland, horwood & sons foundry bendigo, confidence extended co