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Melton City Libraries
Newspaper, Parent to his people, 2000
Express Telegraph article about Ray Radford, local identity of the Melton communitylocal identities -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum Inc
Photograph, 1923 Flood - Telegraph Hotel, Armstrong Street Charlton
1923 flood - Telegraph Hotel, Armstrong Street Charlton. Obituary: Charlton 100 years ago 18-02-1922 - 24/02/1922. Mr Francis Gilbert Livingstone passed away at Castlemaine on 14th ins. He was a very well known & highly respected old resident of Charlton & Narrewillock. Until October last he held the license of the Telegraph Hotel and was a familiar figure in his wheel chair under the shade trees at land at Narrewillock, where he farmed until failing health compelled him to give up the strenuous work of those early pioneering days, and in 1892 he took the license of the Telegraph Hotel which he retained until recently. He was 61 years of age. -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Instrument - Musical, Organ, The Smith American Organ Company, Circa 1883
... The Smith American Organ Company ...This organ in the Flagstaff Hill collection has a card under the hinged lid titled “The ‘Connoisseur’ Organ” and lists improvements, materials used in the components and directions for taking it apart; it is dated July 1883. Below this card is a printed label listing various Patents, dated; July 9th 1878 / Reissued December 10 1878 - plus September 10 1878 / April 15 1879 / October 28 1879. “The Smith American Organ Company was originally established by S.D. Smith and H.W. Smith as early as 1852. First known as the Smith American Organ Company, the firm was located in Boston and built high end parlour organs and melodeons. In the early 1880s the firm began building pianos and the name of the firm was changed to "The Smith American Organ & Piano Company". In 1889, the firm acquired The Regal Piano Company from the New England Piano Company, and the firm was known as "The Smith American Piano Company" by the 1890s. The Smith American Piano Company built and controlled the Regal Piano Company line until 1903. Many of the instruments by Smith American were also labelled as 'The Palace Of Music'. It appears that the Smith American firm went out of business in the first part of the 20th Century.” A significant item of musical memorabilia and regarded as a collectors item today. Reed organ (sometimes called a pump organ or melodeum). “Connoisseur “model, made by The Smith American Organ Company. Wooden piano-shaped musical instrument with carving and gold leaf decoration. Organ has keyboard, stops (16), shutters (10) above stop board, large foot pedals and a roll back keyboard cover. There is evidence of something being attached either side of the shutters (candle bracket?). Attached inside hinged lid are Directions and Patent information of The Smith American Organ Company, Boston MASS. USA. Label is dated July 1883. Lettering in gold across front of organ “CONNOISSEUR”, “SMITH AMERICAN - - -“ and “ORGAN - - M - - ANY”flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, shipwreck coast, great ocean road, harmonium, organ, piano, musical instrument, music, entertainment, connoisseur organ, reed organ, parlour organ, smith american organ company -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Equipment - Equipment, RAN, Engine Telegraph
A large brass ships engine room telegraph on a stand. Written in red is Astern on the left hand side and written in black is Ahead on the right hand side. At the bottom there is a counter recording the speed of the propellerengine telegraph, ran, cerberus collection -
Orbost & District Historical Society
book, History of Australasia, 1879
"The History of Australasia" by David Blair was one of three important publications of the author. Written in 1879, the book relates the history of both Australia and New Zealand from their discovery through to the establishment of self-government in both colonies. Blair was born in Ireland and after studying for the ministry in Ireland came to Australia in 1850. Instead of a missionary career he took up journalism, became a member of the Legislative Assembly in Victoria and published his books on Australasia.A large thick hard leather covered book -History of Australasia by David Blair and published in 1879. The covers are black with a gold pattern border. The front cover shows an embossed Australian crest in gilt with kangaroo and emu and ' Advance Australia'. It is an illustrated edition with beautifully coloured maps for each Australian colony and New Zealand.book blair-david history-australasia -
Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages
Book, George Mackaness, George Augustus Robinson's journey into South-Eastern Australia, 1844 with George Henry Haydon's narrative of part of the same journey, 1978
... Australia, 1844 with George Henry Haydon's narrative of part of the ...Looking at the journeys of George Augustus Robinson and George Henry Haydon into South-Eastern Australia.maps, b&w illustrations, b&w photographsgeorge augustus robinson -
Federation University Historical Collection
Equipment - Camera, Thornton-Pickard, Thornton Pickard Triple Imperial Extension Camera, c1901
Thornton-Pickard was a famous British camera manufacturer established in 1888. The company was based in Altrincham, near Manchester, and was an early pioneer in the development of the camera industry.Thornton Pickard Triple Imperial Extension half plate camera nos 529946 and 529947. The camera has leather bellows, and was originally mounted on a tripod.camera, extension camera, photographic equipment -
Orbost & District Historical Society
collars, Cremorne Collar Company, c. 1920s-1940s Cremorne Collar Company . The Cremorne Collar Company was first registered in 1923 (info. from Rhyce Winterbourne)
... c. 1920s-1940s Cremorne Collar Company . The ...A set of collars, possibly worn during the 1920s-1950s period, wearer unknown. A detachable collar is a shirt collar separate from the shirt, fastened to it by studs. The collar is usually made of a different fabric from the shirt, in which case it is almost always white, and, being unattached to the shirt, can be specially starched to a hard cardboard-like consistency. The popularity of detachable collars and starched collars in general began to fade in the 1920s and 30s as men’s clothes became more comfortable.These items are examples of men's clothing from the first decades of the 20th century when men wore more formal daily attire. A set of four white men's collars of assorted sizes, made from stiffened fabric.Cremorne Collar Company, Melbournemen-collars male-apparel -
Federation University Historical Collection
Plan and Prospectus, Plan and Prospectus of the Haddon Great Extended Gold Mining Company
... Plan and Prospectus of the Haddon Great Extended Gold ...The Haddon Great Extended GMC was formed sometime in the 1870s for the purpose of mining 270 acres of land lying to the south-west of the Racecourse Company (who at that stage had a shaft at the depth of 86 feet)A printed piece of paper with a prospectus on the left and a plan on the right. The plan includes a shaded area representing the Haddon Great GMC, and shows neighbouring companies such as Racecourse GMC, Haddon Consols, Reform GMC, Haddon Co, and also shows Russel's Private Propert and Roach's Private Company, and the Trap-Rock Formation.haddon great extended gmc, wc elder, william levey, c thorburn, john langdon, hb forster, national bank of australasia, haddon, racecourse company, h.b. forster, w.c. elder, john langdon, william levey, c. thorburn, john langdon, shares, racecourse goldmining company, reform gold mining company, haddon consols, haddon great extended gold mining company, russell -
Dutch Australian Heritage Centre Victoria
Footwear - Clogs, Company with markings V Z, where the V is located above the Z
... Company with markings V Z, where the V is located above the...The Netherlands ...Wooden shoes are / have been widely used in North-Western Europe (Scandinavia, parts of Germany, UK, The Netherlands, Belgium and Northern France). The models vary from a wooden sole and toe covering (Scandinavia, UK, Northern France) to a complete cover of the whole foot (The Netherlands and parts of Belgium). They are mostly made from poplar wood, but occasionally also from other softwoods like willow. The clogs' finish varies from plain wood or carved wood to varnished or painted versions, often with decorations. Nowadays special models are made for tourists with pictures of Dutch landscapes, tulips or windmills.Although wooden shoes are also used in other countries, the full foot covering model has become one of the symbols of the Netherlands, like the tulips and the old style houses in towns like Amsterdam.Pair of male size wooden clogs - completely covering feet, finished with clear varnish and shoe lace like decorations.Brand indication V Z clog and size 43/44 = 28 1/2cm - Shoe laces like decorations.wooden shoes holland dutch traditional clothing -
Australian Commando Association - Victoria
Book, The Surprising Battalion – Australian Commandos in China
... The Surprising Battalion – Australian Commandos in China ...The detailed account of Australian Commandos in China during World War Two. This, the story of Australia’s first Commandos, is an epic of the war. Here is hardship and adventure, pathos and humour, suffering and excitement. It tells of the men who went to Malaya with the 22nd Brigade, then sailed to Burma to train under Britain’s finest Commando leaders. Escaping from the Japanese, they journeyed the length of the tortuous Burma Road, crossing China almost to the coast. Here they trained the Surprising Battalions, some of China’s crack guerrillas, and operated with them in war torn provinces. The became famous as the “Lost Legion of the AIF” – the boys of Mission 204. After almost a year of guerrilla existence, the survivors were withdrawn to Kunming and flew to India. They were allocated to Brigadier Orde Wingate’s force but were recalled whilst on leave and returned to Australia after two years in the tropics.Hard cover first edition world war ii, ww2, australian commando, australian special forces, australian special operations, world war ii australian operations in china -
Wodonga & District Historical Society Inc
Memorabilia - Souvenir Plate Pollard Arch, Wodonga, Victoria, C. 1960s
A wide range of souvenirs have been produced to commemorate Wodonga and its landmarks over time. These items document key changes in Wodonga and its heritage. The arch is named in honour of Cr Charles Pollard, a foundation member of the Wodonga Show Society and former Wodonga Shire councillor and president. The arch is 29 metres wide and 15 metres high and consists of two boomerangs coming together to form an archway. Originally spanning across a single carriageway of the Lincoln Causeway, the arch was opened by Princess Alexandra of Kent in 1959 and was built for £1230. When the Country Roads Board said the causeway would have to be duplicated in 1973, a new home was required for the arch. At the request of the Wodonga Show Society, the arch was moved to the entrance of the showgrounds in 1982. After development of the precinct in 2015, the Pollard Arch was erected on Hamilton Smith Drive Wodonga.Small china pieces carrying scenic views of holiday destinations were a popular kind of souvenir during much of the 20th century. These items have local and social significance as they reflect the landmarks or local features valued by the community over time.Fine china round plate, white with image of the Pollard Archway in Wodonga, Victoria in the bottom third of the plate. Inscription below the image.On bottom of image "Pollard Archway, Wodonga, Vic". Manufacturer's mark on back "St Kilda/ Fine China/ Australia / Hand Painted"souvenir, wodonga, victoria, pollard archway, landmarks wodonga -
Wheen Bee Foundation
Publication, Gleanings in bee culture (A.I Root Company), Medina, 1963
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Wheen Bee Foundation
Publication, Bee Culture (A.I. Root Company), Medina, 1993
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Federation University Historical Collection
Instrument, General Electric Company (GEC), General Electric Company Generator used at the Ballarat Power Station at Lake Wendouree, near Ripon Street
... General Electric Company Generator used at the Ballarat ...This generator is associated with James Oddie, and possibly Henry Sutton. Early Grey generatorelectricity generator, ballarat power station, ballarat electricity supply -
Lorne Historical Society
Photograph, Eastern View The Memorial Arch after Ash Wednesday 16/2/1983
... Eastern View The Memorial Arch after Ash Wednesday 16/2 ...Eastern View photograph of Ruins of the Memorial Arch after Ash Wednesday 16/2/1983eastern view. memorial arch, ash wednesday 16/2/1983 -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Slide, Ian McCann, JUst after Blasting on the Eastern sideof Lake Bellfield, 1965
... JUst after Blasting on the Eastern sideof Lake Bellfield ...Lake Bellfield Under ConstructionColour Slide: Jast After blasting on the Eastern Side of lake Bellfield with Debris still airbourne.grampians -
Melbourne Athenaeum Archives
Theatre program, Bell Shakespeare Company, Bell Shakespeare Company - Season brochure 1993
The Bell Shakespeare Company leased the Athenaeum Theatre for plays performed in Melbourne for its 1993 season. The company toured the productions in Sydney, Adelaide and Canberra, commencing on 26 March and ending on 24 July. All plays were directed by John Bell and he usually took the leading role. The plays were Romeo and Juliet, Richard lll, Hamlet. The music was composed by Nigel Westlake.Performances of Shakespearean plays have been held at the Athenaeum over many years. The Bell Shakespeare Company performed several times at the Athenaeum Theatre. The company was founded in 1990.Paper brochure, black and white cover, 55 pages, includes photographs of scenes from the plays and photographs of the actors.bell shakespeare company, 1993 season, john bell, nigel westlate -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Photograph - Building, Bank of Australasia Warrnambool, ca. 1860
This sepia coloured photograph show the image of the former Bank of Australasia in Warrnambool. The two-storey building was built for the bank on the corner of Timor and Kepler Streets and opened there for business in 1860. It is now one of the City's Historic Buildings. The Bank of Australasia was incorporated by Royal Charter of England in March 1834. It came to Australia on 14th December 1835, opening in Sydney. The Acting Superintendent of the Bank of Australasia in Sydney at that time was David Charters McArthur. He was Superintendent from 1867-to 1876. The Melbourne branch of the Bank of Australasia opened on 28th August 1838 in a two-roomed brick cottage on the north side of Little Collins Street. Two huge mastiff dogs were kept in the backyard and let loose at night to guard the bank. The government also provided an armed military sentinel. Due to the bank's rapid growth, a new building for the Melbourne branch was opened in 1840 at 75 Collins Street West. By 1879 the bank had been upgraded to a magnificent two-storey building on the corners of Collins and Queens Streets, with the entry on Collins Street. In 1951 the Bank of Australasia amalgamated with the Union Bank to form the Australia and New Zealand Bank, now known as the ANZ. Then in 1970, the ANZ merged with both the ES&A and the London Bank of Australia to form the ANZ Banking Group Limited. The ANZ Banking Group Ltd kindly donated a variety of historic items from the Bank of Australasia. BANK of AUSTRALASIA, WARRNAMBOOL – In 1854 Warrnambool had two banks, the Union Back and the Bank of Australasia. Later, completely different bank businesses opened; in 1867 the National Bank of Australasia, then in 1875 the Colonial Bank of Australasia. The original Warrnambool branch of the Bank of Australasia was established in July 1854, and operated from a leased cottage on Merri Street, close to Liebig Street. The bank later bought a stone building previously erected by drapers Cramond & Dickson on the corner of Timor and Gibson Streets. Samuel Hannaford was a teller and then Manager at the Warrnambool branch from 1855 to 1856 and the Warrnambool Council chose that bank for its dealings during 1856-57. In 1859 Roberts & Co. was awarded the contract to build the new Bank of Australasia branch for the sum of £3,000. The land was on a sand hill on the northeast corner of Timor and Kepler Streets and had been bought in 1855 from investor James Cust. The new building opened on May 21, 1860. The bank continued to operate there until 1951 when it merged with the Union Bank to form the ANZ Bank, which continued operating from its Liebig Street building. Warrnambool City Council purchased the former Bank of Australasia building in 1971 and renovated it, then on 3rd December 1973 it was officially opened as the Art Gallery by Cr. Harold Stephenson and Gallery Director John Welsh. The Gallery transferred to the purpose-built building in Liebig Street in 1986 and the old bank building is now the Gallery club. Staff at the Bank of Australasia in Warrnambool included the following men but others were also involved: Samuel Hannaford, Teller then Manager from 1855-1856; W H Palmer, Manager from January 1857 until November 1869 when the Teller Basil Spence was promoted to Manager; H B Chomley, Manager from April 1873 and still there in 1886; A Butt, Manager in 1895-1904; J R McCleary Accountant and Acting Manager for 12 months, until 1900; A Kirk, Manager 1904; J Moore, staff until his transfer to Bendigo in December 1908; J S Bath was Manager until 1915; C C Cox, Manager until April 1923; Richard C Stanley, Manager 1923 to April 1928. The photograph is significant historically for its connection with the Bank of Australasia. The early Australian bank was established in 1834 by Royal Charter and opened in Sydney, Australia, in Sydney in 1835. The bank had many Australian offices in November 1877, particularly on the east and south coasts. Victoria had 45 percent of all Offices. The photograph has local historical significance for its association with the Warrnambool Bank of Australasia, which was established early in Warrnambool's history. It was Warrnambool Council’s first bank. The bank continued to operate until the organisation's merger in 1951 when it became the ANZ Bank Group of today. The Bank was an integral part of the growth of local commerce and the community.Black and white (or sepia) rectangular photograph, landscape orientation. Image of a two-storey building on a street corner. It is the former Bank of Australasia, Warrnambool, on the corner of Timor and Kepler Streets that was built in 1860. The reverse has a round, serrated-edged red label with an inscription, covered in opaque tape, plus four lines of handwritten text. There are several pin holes through the photograph.Label with: "AH2 2 / W.BOOL" Writing in pen: "D. K. Frew / --- / ---- / ----"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, bank of australasia, boa, union bank, australia & new zealand bank, anz bank, david charters mcarthur, d c mcarthur, commerce, banking, samuel hannaford, w h palmer, basil spence, h b chomley, a butt, j r mccleary, a kirk, j moore, j s bath, c c cox, richard c stanley, historic building, roberts & co., james cust, bank of australasia warrnambool -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Equipment - Equipment, RAN, Engine Telegraph
A brass engine telegraph with a red dial. On white background there are several areas divided by a black line which has writing in black in each area. This equipment for liaising from bridge to engine room. this is on a brass stand.engine telegraph, ran, cerberus collection -
Federation University Historical Collection
colored aerial photograph, Melb. Extension West Project, 2023
13323.1, 13323.2, 13323.3 colored typographical aerial photographs, encapsulatedprinted "Melb. Extension West Proj. 2023..." -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "New Tram route 70 Extension opens on Monday 7 June 1999 - Wattle Park to Flinders and Spencer St", 5/06/2020 12:00:00 AM
... The Age ...Newspaper clipping from The Age, 5/6/1999? titled "New Tram route 70 Extension opens on Monday 7 June 1999 - Wattle Park to Flinders and Spencer St". Has a map of the new service and an invite for people to attend the formal opening on 6/6/1999 by Robin Cooper, Minister for Transport. This route deviation saw the closure of the Batman Ave terminus.trams, tramways, route 70, batman ave, closure, opening, spencer st -
Greensborough Historical Society
Receipt, Solway Clothing Company, Solway Clothing Company 1952, 15/01/1952
Receipt for purchase of four singlets and suspenders value pound 1/9/3 from Solway Clothing Company 15/1/1952.Printed on one side in red and black on white paperHand-written receipt.solway clothing compay, black family -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Container, China cherry toothpaste, c. 1898
This is the lid of a Cherry Tooth Paste container made by John Gosnell & Co. London. This company had its origins in the 17th century with John Gosnell joining the company in 1814. It made perfume, soap, brushes and combs and other personal household items. By 1898 the firm was based in London and known for its Cherry Tooth Paste. The practice of brushing the teeth for hygienic reasons began in the 18th century and became more popular in the 19th century. This item has no known local provenance but is interesting as an example of an early 20th century household product and is useful for display.This is a white china container lid, cracked and mended in places and chipped in other places. The container had Cherry Tooth Paste in it. The top of the lid is brown and yellow with brown and yellow printing. There is an image of the head of a young Grecian girl on the lid. ‘Cherry Tooth Paste, Patronized by the Queen, For beautifying and preserving the teeth & gums, prepared by John Gosnell & Co. Ltd., London’cherry tooth paste, john gosnell & co., warrnambool -
The Beechworth Burke Museum
Textile - Banner, c1872
This banner was one of five banners gifted to the Beechworth Chinese community in recognition of their support of the Hospital and Benevolent Asylum in 1875, from the Carnival Committee. These banners had been purchased in China by a social envoy from Beechworth then presented to the Chinese community during the Beechworth Fine Arts Exhibition in May of that same year, by Donald Fiddes, President of the Ovens District Hospital. The Burke Museum's Chinese Collection presents the history of Chinese settlement in Beechworth from 1856 and its involvement in local community affairs in the second half of the 19th century. In settling in the area they formed their own community with distinctive Chinese cultural traditions, forming their own 'camps' with laid out streets, housing a Temple, Chinese Theatre and restaurants, hotels, stores, gambling houses and dwellings. Members of the Chinese community took an active interest in town affairs and were generous donors to the appeal to build the Ovens District Hospital in 1856/7. The vibrant colours and dynamic graphics of the silk embroidered Chinese banners were a highlight of Beechworth Charitable processions that took place in the main street. Two of the Chinese banners were conserved for the Burke Museum in 2006 by Carol Campbell of Phoenix Conservation Services with funding from Victoria’s Heritage Grants. In 2015, with the enormous support of the Copland Foundation and fundraising activities by the Friends of the Bur Museum Committee, conservation of the third banner was undertaken by Artlab Australia in Adelaide.The banners display traditional Chinese textile techniques and are visually beautiful and very rare and are considered of local and national significance, with the potential to be deemed internationally significant.The banner has a narrow fuchsia embroidered top border, a wider embroidered panel depicting 2 dogs with embroidered Chinese text and a larger lower panel with the embroidered text “PRESENTED TO THE CHINESE OF BEECHWORTH BY THE COMMITEES OF THE PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS (missing) THAT TOWN IN COMMEMOR (missing) OF THE CARNIVAL 1873” The 2 lower panels have narrow decorative borders decorated with mirrors and extensive embroidery. There is an additional embroidered tab running along the right hand edge. The bottom edge has a wide knotted fringe. The back is lined with fabric decorated with a painted scene. Refer Attachment 1 quote ARTLAB AustPRESENTED TO THE CHINESE / OF BEECHWORTH BY THE / COMMITEES OF THE PUBLIC / INSTITUTIONS THAT / TOWN IN COMMEMOR / OF THE CARNIVAL 1873beechworth, burke museum, chinese, benevolent asylum, ovens district hospital, beechworth carnival processions, carnival, processions, beechworth chinese community, beechworth fine arts exhibition, donald fiddes -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Arterial support, 8/08/1990 12:00:00 AM
Article in Nunawading Gazette dated 8 August 1990.Article in Nunawading Gazette dated 8 August 1990 about resident support for extension of Eastern Freeway to Springvale Road, Nunawading.Article in Nunawading Gazette dated 8 August 1990. roads and streets, eastern freeway, local government elections -
Ambulance Victoria Museum
Photograph, framed, A.C. Callander, Circa 1968
A.C. Callander was president of Wangaratta Ambulance Service 1928 to 1967 and president of the North Eastern Victoria District Ambulance Service 1954 to 1968.Colour photograph with white matting in brown timber frame. Man in suite sitting in chair.NORTH EASTERN VICTORIA DISTRICT AMBULANCE SERVICE ESTABLISHED 1ST APRIL, 1954wangaratta, north eastern victoria district ambulance service -
Clayton RSL Sub Branch
Contribution Book, Seaman's Union of Australasia Personal Contribution Book
Red cardboard cover front and backFront Cover Seaman's Union of Australasia -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Telegraph camp, Phillip Island 5/12/1910, 1910
Card was possibly sent by Bert Finlay to Albert [Bert] West. HistoricalSepia photo of 4 canvas tents with trees in background. 4 men standing outside each tent. Also a bicycle and items inside tents.Telegraph camp. Phillip Is. 5/12/10 With best wishes for a bright & happy Xmas 1910. From Bert F. Addressed to Mr A. West.Cowes P. O. Phillip Islandbert west, sepia photograph, camping, bert finlay -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Stawell Telegraph Office in Leslie Street with Window and Wall details -- 5 Photos
Telegraph Office Leslie Street - Window and wall Details. Five photographs.stawell