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Federation University Historical Collection
Equipment - Objects, Porcelain Insulator
This insulator was used on phone wires. Insulators were originally designed to keep the wires linking telegraphs and telephones insulated from the wooden poles that held them aloft.Glass insulators are rapidly becoming a thing of the past in Australia with open-wire communication lines rarely existing near metropolitan areas. The remaining open wire lines are being abandoned and dismantled everywhere with very few insulators being saved as interest in them in Australia is quite limited. (ref Australian Insulators web-site). This item is an example of a piece of equipment which has been superceded.A porcelain insulator. insulator, electricity -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Photograph - Black and White - cable tram alarm signalling device - set of three
Photograph shows the device used to send a "telegraph" signal to the winding or engine house. They were positioned along the track and enabled the tram crew or a cable tram worker to send a signal about the cable. The crew member would set the pointer and depress the trigger. This sent the signal which was recorded on a telegraph tape, indicating the signal and the location of an incident. Installed by the Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Co. (MTOCo) This photograph is Public Records Office photo H165, 166 and 167 in the Victorian Railways collection.Yields information about the type of equipment the MTOCo used to operate the cable tram system.Set of three Photographs - Black and White of a Melbourne cable tram signalling device.trams, tramways, cable trams, mtoco, signalling, cables, engine houses -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PORTRAITS, Kitchener Studios, 1914 - 1918
Pte George Maddams was in the 67th (Bendigo) Inf Bn Militia.1. Full length, black and white, portrait of a standing soldier. Taken in a studio. He is not armed and not wearing a hat. 2. Group portrait of a large body of marching troops. They are on a road beside telegraph poles and wires. An officer is marching in front of the troop. They are armed with what appears to be Long Lee Enfield rifles.1. On Rear - Pte G. Maddams 2. Fully written in pencil - addressed to Dear Linda. It describes the soldiers as going for a Guard review etc.passchendaele barracks trust, photographs, ww1, george maddams -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - Abbott Collection: Telegram
Electric Telegraph Victoria, British and Australian line. Original date and time: May 3rd, 1895, at 1.50 pm. Number of words: 6. Time received 8.43 am May 4th, 1895 From London addressed to Abbott Tanner Bendigo. Text on the telegram: prices rising. Signature at the bottom: Boutchers.telegram, abbott, business -
Parks Victoria - Gabo Island Lightstation
Hatch cover
Wreckage from unknown ship. Found on "big beach" at Telegraph Point. 2002. Made of wood with corroded metal fragments, the hatch is undated wreckage from an unknown ship. The remnants of shipwreck fabric have second level contributory significance for their interpretive and historic value as artefacts that highlight the distinctive history of the Gabo Island Lightstation.Timber & steel hatch cover from ship.(wrekage) Rectangular shaped piece of wood with a circular shape cut from centre. Corroded metal fragments have adhered to the wood. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Newspaper - Newspaper clippings, End of World War 2, 1945
World War Two Six separate articles - end of World War 2 1. The Sun - 02/05/1945 2. The Sun - 06/05/1945 3. The Sun - 07/05/1945 4. The Sun - 06/06/1945 5. The Sun - 07/08/1945 6. Sunady Telegraph 19/08/19451. Hitler is dead and Grand Admiral Donitz succeeds him as Fuhrer 2. Fighting ends for British - all British and Canadian armies cease fighting 3. Peace may come today - surrender in Norway 4. End of Germany as a nation - grim surrender terms 5. Single bomb wipes out Jap city - atom harnessed to war 6. Japs await allied splitworld war two, surrender, germany, japan, hitler, admiral donitz, eisenhower, churchill, adolf hitler, world war 2 -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum Inc
Photograph - Postcard, Charlton Post Office c. 1950s
Charlton's third Post Office. The first was built in 1878 in Camp St, the second was an ornate brick building built in 1879 on the present site in High St. The third Post Office was built in 1941 as an upgrade to the earlier building.Postcard showing the brick Post Office building on High Street. Three windows on each side of the central entrance. Clock above the entrance. Signage above entrance Charlton Post Office. Telegraph pole and open gate on LH side of picture. Text at the bottom of the postcard says POST OFFICE, CHARLTON. No. 4.POST OFFICE, CHARLTON No. 4.charlton post office -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Postcard, 1920c
Also 1x Miniature postcard 6cmx8.5cm ' A Glimpse of Lakes Entrance' 01153-4Black and white miniature photographic postcard showing the North Arm Bridge prior 1937; post and rail fence around Kalimna road; township, Club Hotel and stables; jetties in Cunninghame Arm, Methodist Church; and sand hummocks. Telegraph line around hill and across sand flat. Lakes Entrance Victoriabridges, hotels, fences, public utilities -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, 1910
Second copy 18 x 25 cm, purchased from Win Burnett 1992Black and white photograph of activities in front of Harbeck's Store. Long telegraph poles are lying in foreground, stacked railway sleepers behind them, eight horse team harnessed to log wagon in front of general store, grain store and residence. Two smaller wagons, horses and men in image. Lakes Entrance Victoriaretail trade, township, animals, clothing, room display -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph - original, Kodak, F. W. Williams Store c 1920, 1920
Original photograph of window display of F. E. Williams shop, Hogan Street, Tatura. One of the first store in Tatura. c 1920. Reflection of opposite side of street and telegraph pole.Original sepia photograph of store window display, F. E. Williams store. c 1920. Exterior.on back: F. E. Williams Shop. Ladies window display. c 1920f. e. williams store -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
Field Sketch, From General Chaytor's HQ After the battle of Bir El Abd, c 1917
A field sketch by Sgt Otho Hewett looking North toward Bir El Abd (a well near Arish). The country depicted is a vast area of sand dunes, with the only named features being the Canterbury MR Graves, Bir El Abd (a well), graves, Hod el Zawara and Old Turk telegraph line.field sketch, bir el abd -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Photograph, Black and white, c. 1970
Large b & w photograph. Two men sitting in armchairs and chatting. On the coffee table between them is an issue of the newspaper The Telegraph (maybe from Brisbane) with article in front page: "Oil cuts go to ballot" so we can date the picture to early 70s. Another article says: "British ? is killed by missile".mission to seafarers, mission to seamen, telegraph magazine, welfare -
Lorne Historical Society
Map - Subdivision Map, J Batten Lithos, Plan of West Lorne Loutitt Bay Allotments IV and V
One of the early subdivision maps of Lorne.Black and white printed map on cream paper. The map shows allotments from the Erskine River to the Grand Pacific with an inset of allotments between Smith and Otway Streets. Allotments have the owners names.. The sea baths, Cobb and Co stables , Mountjoys Hotel, the Church of England, the telegraph line to Geelong and the jetty are also marked.lorne, subdivisions, -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Photograph - copy, D. Clark, F. W. Williams Store c 1920, 1989 copy
Copy of original photograph of window display of F. E. Williams shop, Hogan Street, Tatura. One of the first store in Tatura. c 1920. Reflection of opposite side of street and telegraph pole.Copy of original sepia photograph of store window display, F. E. Williams store. c 1920. Exterior.on back: F. E. Williams Shop. Ladies window display. c 1920f. e. williams store -
Parks Victoria - Wilsons Promontory Lightstation
insulator & metal support
The ceramic insulators were used by the PMG to insulate telephone lines connecting to the lightstation accommodation. The installation of a single galvanised wire telegraph line in 1873 provided the lightstation with a vital link to the outside world via Morse code. In 1875, the Australasian Sketcher reported on the new facility, writing that ‘the lighthouse on the extreme point of the promontory is connected with Melbourne by a line of telegraph, and as a large number of vessels pass in sight of the lighthouse, useful information is gained respecting their movements’.The system was immobilised in 1885 when a thunderstorm caused some of the poles to explode and connection wires to fuse and turn into molten metal. During WWII the lighthouse line was upgraded to four copper wires, and in 1971 a radio link replaced the line. The lines required constant maintenance. Some poles remain along the length of the promontory’s Telegraph Track as reminders of this former communication link. Insulators can also be found in the collections at Cape Schanck; Cape Otway and Gabo Island. Comprises a white ceramic insulator attached to a rectangular metal plate. -
Federation University Historical Collection
Instrument - Scientific Instument, Telegraph Relayer, c1870-1893
Probably acquired for use in Telegraphy courses run at the Ballarat SChool of Mines between 1875 and 1893. Telegraph relays amplified electrical signals in a telegraph line. Telegraph messages traveled as a series of electrical pulses through a wire from a transmitter to a receiver. Short pulses made a dot, slightly longer pulses a dash. The pulses faded in strength as they traveled through the wire, to the point where the incoming signal was too weak to directly operate a receiving sounder or register. A relay detected a weak signal and used a battery to strengthen the signal so that the receiver would operate. This relay was made by the firm of Charles T. and John N. Chester, two brothers who successfully partnered in New York City. Charles (1826-1880) founded the firm and provided the expert telegraphy knowledge while John (1820-1871) kept the books and managed the business operations.(http://americanhistory.si.edu/collections/search/object/nmah_706518, accessed 25/01/2018)Electromagnetic relay device used in telegraphy. The working parts mounted on a brass plate, attached to a wood base. Equipped with four terminal posts. Adjustable contactor mechanism. This electromagnetic Relay Device was used in Telegraphy at the Ballarat School of Mines. After a special meeting of the Ballarat SChool of Mines Council in 1874, a decision was made to offer instruction in Telegraphy, a subject not directly related to mining. Telegraphy was taught by W.P. Bechervaise, postmaster at Ballarat. On 07 October 1874 the Ballarat Courier correspondent reprted on Telegraphic training: "... these classes ... are a snare and a delusion, as there is scarcely the remotest chance of obtaining employment when the examination has been passed."scientific instrument, telegraph relayer, telegraphy relay device, telegraphy -
National Communication Museum
Memorabilia - Honour board, Roll of Honour 1914 - 1918, 1920
This honour board commemorates Victorian Postmaster General's Department workers who served in the First World War. A total of 3,726 employees of the Postmaster General's Department enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force during the First World War. This represented about one in every five of the total number of men employed by the Department. Many other employees volunteered, but were rejected for health or other reasons, whilst men in key positions could not be spared. This board was displayed at the Spirit of ANZAC Centenary Experience, Melbourne, in February 2016.This honour board was produced by the Postmaster-General's Department and passed through its successor entities until donation to the National Communications Museum in 2018. Its provenance is further supported by the supplementary photograph (VH256) held by the Museum which shows the board in production. The board provides a comprehensive list of the names of Postmaster-General staff across various departments, constituting an important resource for genealogical or social history researchers and a focal point for remembrance by fellow communications workers. The style of the board itself is rare, as it was an unusual practice for honour boards to be hand-lettered on paper.Handpainted paper on linen honour board, perspex glazed with a wooden frame."POSTMASTER GENERAL'S DEPARTMENT / VICTORIA" "ROLL OF HONOR / 1914 1918" "FOR / GOD / KING / AND / EMPIRE"|Headings that precede list of names: "CORRESPONDENCE / BRANCH" "CENTRAL EXCHE" "SUBURBAN AND COUNTRY / POST OFFICES" "TELEGRAPH / BRANCH" "ELECTRICAL ENGINEER'S BCH" "MAIL / BRANCH"pmg, postmaster general's department (pmg), world war 1, ww1, postal workers, honour boards, first world war -
Federation University Historical Collection
Plan, Ballarat Railway Plan, 1860, 29/05/1860
This plan was created by the Railway Department, Victoria.Photocopy of the Melbourne to Ballarat via Geelong Railway plan. The section is the area adjoining Bakery Hill, Ballarat. The plan shows the Yarrowee River, central Ballarat, Government Camp, Imperial Hotel, Union Hotel, Crown hotel, electric Telegraph line, Eureka Lead, Black Hill Lead, Ballaarat Old Cemetery., Bank of Australasia.ballarat railway, ballarat -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
German Propaganda Magazine L"Anglais Tel qu'il est!, German Propaganda Magazine L"Anglais Tel qu'il est! 1918, circ 1918
World War 1 German Propaganda Newspaper World War 1 German propaganda Newspaper 1918Rare German propaganda newspaper, launched by plane in France in 1918. The global premiere, modern communication systems (radio - telephone - telegraph) being not yet democratised, written propaganda is most used to blacken the image of the enemy. The English are described in this newspaper as lawless imperialists, colonising areas to drain them of their wealth. 8 pages. Newspaper style,German World War 1 Newspaper of 4 double sided that was dropped by airplane in 1918. Item has been glued into a cardboard cover. Pale green in color an a black spine reinforcing.world war 1 -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Map - Whiteheads New Map of Victoria, E. Whitehead & Co., engravers & lithographers, 1868
Edward Whitehead was a printer and publisher active in Melbourne during the latter half of the 19th century. Whitehead founded his printing business at 67 Collins Street East in 1864 and, though not focused on maps, began publishing his own series of maps of Victoria in 1867. He focussed on producing highly detailed folding maps of Victoria which included a very detailed index of place names. His series of maps of Victoria became one of the most successful and most profitable series of regional maps of Australia ever produced.This is a very early map of Victoria showing Belvoir (Wodonga)A detailed early map of Victoria with counties clearly marked and shaded and a detailed index. It also shows roads, post office towns, railways, telegraphs, gold mining areas and notes on topography. Relief shown by hachures and spot heights. Includes a list of towns with distances from Melbourne on 3 sides of map. It is produced on paper mounted on linen.victoria cartography, rare maps victoria, whiteheads maps -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CONNELLY, TATCHELL, DUNLOP COLLECTION: LEGAL PAPERS, 1886
Document. Connelly, Tatchell & Dunlop - Legal Papers. 1 - 1886 - Letter from Gibbins Alice, Inglewood re Morrow. 2 - 1886 - Post Office Telegraph from Jones L J, Kerang re Hughes. 3 - 1886 - Post Office Telegraph from Irving Jas, Kerang. 4 - 1886 - Letter to Wood W Esqre, Town Clerk, Eaglehawk and return from Wood Wm. 5 - 1886 - Letter from Bennett & Co re Hawthorne & Brady. 6 - 1886 - Letter from Bennett & Co re Gibbins v Morrow. 7 - 1886 - Letter from Bennett & Co re Webb & Holmes & White. 8 - 1886 - Letter from Secretary for Mines and Water Supply re O'Neills application and water reserve at Axedale.cottage, miners, connelly, tatchell & dunlop, gibbins alice, jones l j, hughes, irving jas, wood w esqre, bennett & co, hawthorne, brady, gibbins, morrow, webb, holmes, white, mines and water supply, o'neill -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Letter, 15th 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. Handwritten letter (or draft text for a telegram) sent from Tarnagulla, from D.T.O. Connor (?) to G.F. Nagle Esq, Inglewood. Message reads 'See Doody say timber is Seven and nine _____ measurement if that will suit can load (word 'today' crossed out)'. -
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
Note, 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. Handwritten note addressed to W. Davies, Albion Hotel, Melbourne from E. Arnott. Text reads '_____ is _____ as I told you awaiting your return'. -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Draft for Telegram, 11th 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. Handwritten draft for the telegram catalogued as THA-2019.0781. Note authored by William Harper to Mr Dunbar, Dunolly Solicitor. -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Letter, 13th 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. Handwritten letter (or draft text for a telegram) sent from Tarnagulla, from C. Rigg (?) to James McKean Esq, Carisbrook. Message reads 'Send two loads of flour to ________ with some ham (?)' -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Letter, 4th 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. Handwritten letter (or draft text for a telegram) sent from Tarnagulla, from Joseph Foos to Mr Sam Woollan, Theatre Royal, Inglewood. Message reads 'Yes'. -
Ballan Shire Historical Society
Photograph - Photograph. Inglis St. Ballan, Inglis Street in Ballan, c 1930/40
Inglis Street of Ballan .circa 1930/40.The photograph is looking East. Parts of the Mechanics Institute and Free Library can be seen, as can the butcher shop, and on the opposite side of the Street the Ballan Hotel and Post and Telegraph office.Black and white photograph of Inglis Street Ballan.Looking East. Photograph is on a cardboard backing with an ornate surround of green and gold. Cars and a truck circa 1930/40 are parked in the street.The word Ballan written on bottom of surround under the photographtelegraph office, car, mechanic institute, butcher shop, delivery truck, 1930 40 cars -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Certificate to Authorise Publican's License, 13th December 1881
A large lot of papers, including this and many 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. Certificate to Authorise The Issue of a Publican's License. Issued to James Trowbridge for his house at Orville in the Shire of Korong. Signed by _____ Carr, M. Irvine and Albert Summers. -
Tarnagulla History Archive
Telegram, 1862
Donald Clark Collection. A large lot of papers, including this and many 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.Telegram sent from Tarnagulla from Henry Pouris to The Rees, Fitzroy.