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Federation University Historical Collection
Photograph - Postcard, 58th Battalion AIF Bugle Band, c1917, 14/07/1917
Horace Pickford was born at Clunes. His mother was Bessie and his wife was Ida. Horace enlisted on 22 June 1915. He was killed in action on 27 September 1917. He was buried in the vicinity of Polygon Wood. Horace was the brother of Edith Pickford ( m Holmes) and the maternal uncle of Elizabeth Mary Holmes ( m Chatham)Images relating to Australina WOrld War One Soldiers from Ascot. . 2 Black and white carte postale of 17 Australian soldiers in uniform. Many hold a bugle and 5 drums are placed in the foreground. The Battalion colonel sits in the centre. The card was written by Horace Pickford (2282) of 'C' Company, 58th battalion.Written in ink verso "France 14 July 17 Dear Edie I received your ever welcome letter a few days ago, this is but a card, but you will hear from other letters Ed. This is our batt bugle band, one of my friends belongs to it. I will march him out. Our colonel is in the center. Keep this little photo, it will be a little momento of the old battalion. We have a brass-band also. I have just received a letter from Ethel Pickford from England. Ta Ta now old kid with love. Horace (2882)chatham family collection, chatham, world war one, world war 1, france, horace pickford, ethel pickford, polygone wood, band, music, edith pickford, clunes, brass band, bugle band -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Image, F W Force, Chiltern Valley. No. 2 Gold Mine. (Alluvial.), c1900
Black and white postcard photograph of the upper structures of a gold mine and surrounding buildings.Printed in red at top of photo: "Greetings From Chiltern" Written on back of card: "c/o Mrs A. Smith. Melbourne Rd. Chiltern | Just a line to let you know I arrived safely and am having a good time. I went to a picnic on Easter Monday and had a great time. Did you go to the sports were they a success. We have plenty of music here Aggie plays the piano and I brought my violin up and a boy staying here from Melbourne sings. Hoping to hear from you soon. Your loving friend etc."chiltern, gold mining, mining industry, chiltern mine -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "Australian & New Zealand Tramways Conference - Engineering Conference Melbourne - May 1954", Jul. 1954
Report - Foolscap - approx. 144 pages, bound with sewn sections in a volume with hard covers with red cloth spine, titled "Australian & New Zealand Tramways Conference - Engineering Conference Melbourne - May 1954". Has an index - see htd5643i2.pdf Conference - Monday 24/5/1954 to Friday 28/5/1954. Transcript of the conference, opened by Mr Risson. Had attendees from Adelaide, Brisbane, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. Lists the attendees, mainly the Chief Engineers. Programme looked at both trams, buses, new developments, inspections, buildings and Perway (track) and research.trams, tramways, conferences, mmtb, chief engineer, tramways, buses, trackwork, trolley wheels, bearings -
Bendigo Military Museum
Booklet - Royal Australian Survey Corps - Annual Report 1 Jul 87 - 30 Jun 88, Director of Military Survey -Army, 01.09.1988
Royal Australian Survey Corps Annual Report detailing Surveying and mapping activities 1 July 87 - 30 Jun 88. The first part of the report details the highlights during the period followed by Annexes A to J detailing Australian Map and Chart production. Annex A: 45 pages, Annex B: 1 page Aust Doppler Satelite Stations, Annex C: 1 page, Aust airborne Profile Recording, Annex D: 1 page Aust Aerial photography, Annex E: 1 page Aust Analytical Aerotriangulation, Annex F: 1 page Inertial Positioning System Network Traverses Fils Svy, Annex G: 1 page Global Positioning System Station/networks TI4100 Svy, Annex H: 1 page, Defence Cooperation Programme, Annex I 3 Pages RASvy Officer Manning, Annex J: 1 page RASvy ARES Manning Levels.Buff coloured light cardboard covers. Old map of Sydney Cove area printed in red/brown on front cover and Survey Corps Badge in red top left corner. "Map of the town of Sydney 1836" printed on back cover. A4 sized paper pages, 17 numbered pages plus, Annex A: 45 x pages, Annex B: 1 x page Aust Doppler Satellite Stations, Annex C: 1 x page, Aust Airborne Profile Recording, Annex D: 1 x page Aust Aerial photography, Annex E: 1 x page Aust Analytical Aerotriangulation, Annex F: 1 x page Inertial Positioning System Network Traverses Fils Svy, Annex G: 1 x page Global Positioning System Station/Networks TI4100 Svy, Annex H: 1 x page, Defence Cooperation Programme, Annex I 3 x pages RASvy Officer Manning, Annex J: 1 x page RASvy ARES Manning Levels.royal australian survey corps, rasvy, fortuna, army survey regiment, army svy regt, asr -
Kyneton RSL Sub Branch
Framed photograph, HMAS Australia
The Australian Navy's first flagship, the battle cruiser HMAS Australia (I) was the centrepiece of the 'Fleet Unit', whose acquisition signalled the RAN's arrival as a credible ocean-going force. The Commonwealth Government decided upon the name Australia, and it proved a popular choice, carefully avoiding any suggestion of favouritism towards any one Australian State. Notwithstanding some construction delays, John Brown delivered Australia £295 000 under budget. Following successful gun, torpedo and machinery trials she commissioned as an Australian unit at Portsmouth, England, on 21 June 1913 under the command of Captain Stephen H. Radcliffe, RN. Two days later the ship hoisted the flag of Rear Admiral George Edwin Patey, MVO (later Vice Admiral Sir George Patey, KCMG, KCVO), who had been selected to command the Australian Fleet. In company with the new light cruiser HMAS Sydney (I), Australia sailed from Portsmouth on 21 July 1913, and their voyage home was seen as a further opportunity to stimulate public awareness and naval sentiment around the British Empire. Arrangements were made at the first opportunity for the flagship to visit many of the principal Australian ports. On the outbreak of World War I Australia (I) operated (with other ships of the Australian Fleet) as a counter to the German East Asiatic Cruiser Squadron under Admiral Graf von Spee. On 11 November 1918, the signing of the Armistice brought the fighting in Europe to an end. On 21 November, the Grand Fleet came out from the Firth-of-Forth in two divisions to meet the German High Seas Fleet steaming across the North Sea to be interned at Scapa Flow. Australia (I) had the honour of leading the port line at the head of her squadron. After returning home Australia (I) resumed the role of RAN flagship. A year later she played the leading part in the naval activities associated with the visit of the Prince of Wales in HMS Renown, but her time was rapidly running out. In November 1921 she returned to Sydney and the following month was paid off into reserve on 12 December 1921. Less than three years later she was prepared for scuttling to comply with the terms of the Washington Naval Treaty of 1922, which provided for a reduction in naval strengths. The RAN had already removed some of the ship's equipment for use in other warships, and now began the deliberate scrapping of Australia (I) by extracting piping and other small fittings. She was towed to sea by tugs and sunk along with her main armament in position 095 degrees, 24 miles from Inner South Head, Sydney, on 12 April 1924. Extracts from http://www.navy.gov.au/HMAS_Australia_(I)Teak frame photograph Metal Plaque on frame: HMAS Australia First flagship of the Royal Australian Navy 1913-1920 Sunk under terms of the Washington Treaty 12th April 1924 navy, world war one, australia, war, wwi, flagship, hmas australia, ran -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - DAVIS, GERTRUDE
... Kaisar-I-Hind ...This file contains 1 item: A print out of an article in the Western Mail dated 07/02/1919 entitled ‘A Woman’s Melbourne Letter, Melbourne, Jan 24’. It describes a society gathering of which one of the guests is Matron Gertrude Davis. It goes on to describe her distinguished career in the Australian Army Nursing Service both overseas (serving during World War 1); and her plus other nurses working at Caulfield Hospital.royal red cross (1st class), kaisar-i-hind, davis gertrude matron, elsternwick, caulfield hospital, australian army nursing service lemnos, victorian women’s army auxiliary corps (waac), medals, insignia, awards, hospitals, nursing, nursing homes, medical services, nurses, world war 1914-1918, wars, military history, military hospitals, hospital ships -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Souvenir - Wood sample, Mr John Flett, c1885
This small piece of wood was cut from a rib of the wreck of the Enterprise in c1885 by Mr John Flett (1869 – 1944), whilst it was lying on the beach in Lady Bay, Warrnambool. Mr Flett was about 16 years old at the time and used the wood (with other pieces from the wreck) to make a picture frame. A newspaper report published in the Gippsland Gazette on Tuesday 16th July 1912 titled "An Interesting Relic" describes a picture frame being displayed in Mr. Flett's shop in Warragul which was of interest as it had been made from wood taken from the wreck of the Enterprise when it was lying on the beach at Lady Bay, Warrnambool. This was still in his possession in the 1930’s when Mr. Flett presented the small sample of wood to Mr. Henri Worland of the Warrnambool Museum and Art Gallery - along with a signed letter of ownership. A transcription of the letter is as follows - “Kalos” 12 Yendon Road Glen Huntly S.E.9 Dear Mr Warland, I am enclosing herewith a small piece of timber which, about 50 years ago, I cut from a rib of the old wreck which at that time was well known as the old “Enterprise”. I am prepared to sign a sworn statement that this is a piece of that wreck and has never been out of my possession since I cut it from the wreck. Since returning to the city I visited the museum and inspected the walking stick and small model of a boat, presented I think, by Mr Richie. I notice the different grain of the timber and would suggest that they are not Blue Gum, and the piece I am enclosing is definitely of that Tasmanian timber. Of course there may have been other imported timbers used and only the frame of the vessel made of the Blue Gum; I am not suggesting an error on the part of Mr Richie, who evidently knew the old wreck [in an?] earlier date than I did. The piece I am enclosing was incorporated in an old picture frame which I made 50 years ago, and although not used for many years has always been in my possession. With kind regards Yours faithfully J Flett (signature) P.S. I have other small pieces in a small photo frame which I may let you see some day, but not just now. Mr R. Christian will recognise the other frame when he sees it, as we were working together when it was made. J.F. There were several branches of Fletts living in Warrnambool in the mid to late 1800’s. They were all related and had emigrated from Stromness in the Orkney islands – arriving mostly in the 1850’s on different ships. John Flett’s mother was Jessie Isbister who arrived in Australia in 1852 with her family on board the Ticonderoga. Over 168 passengers died on the voyage including two of Jessie’s sisters and one of her brothers. Mrs Jessie Flett's obituary (titled "An Old Colonist") which appeared in the West Gippsland Gazette on Tuesday 8th September 1914 describes her early connections to Warnambool and the Ticonderoga. John Flett moved from Warrnambool to Birchip, Warragul and later went to Melbourne where he worked for the YMCA. During WW1, he worked at the Caulfield Military Hospital and volunteered for active service with the YMCA in France -caring for the welfare of the soldiers. After the war, he continued to work with the YMCA in a secretarial capacity. THE ENTERPRISE 1847-1850 The wooden, two-masted schooner Enterprise was built in New Zealand in 1847 and registered in Melbourne, Australia. The Enterprise carried a cargo of agricultural produce and other commodities for trade between the ports of the Colony. On September 14, 1850, the Enterprise was at anchor in Lady Bay under its Master, James Gardiner Caughtt, loaded with a cargo of wheat and potatoes. A strong south-easterly wind caused the vessel to drag on its only anchor and the rudder was lost. The gale force wind blew it sideways and it became grounded. A local aboriginal, Buckawall, braved the rough sea to take a line from the shore to the Enterprise. All five members of the crew were able to make it safely to land. The Enterprise was totally wrecked. The Enterprise wreck was in an area called Tramway Jetty in Lady Bay. Since then the area became the location of the Lady Bay Hotel and now, in 2019, it is in the grounds of the Deep Blue Apartments. In fact, with the constantly changing coastline through built-up sand, the wreck site is now apparently under the No 2 Caravan Park in Pertobe Road, perhaps 150 metres from the high tide. Its location was found by Ian McKiggan (leader of the various searches in the 1980s for the legendary Mahogany Ship). DIFFERENTIATING the New Zealand Schooner “Enterprise” from John Fawkner’s “Enterprize“ Dr. Murray Johns, Melbourne, says in his article The Mahogany Ship Story “… In fact, as I documented in 1985, the Warrnambool wreck was of an entirely different ship, also called Enterprize [with the spelling ‘Enterprise’], but built in New Zealand in 1847. Fawkner’s ship had already been sold to a Captain Sullivan in 1845 and was wrecked on the Richmond Pier in northern New South Wales early in 1847. “ - (further details are in NOTES: and FHMV documents) Mr Flett had assumed the timber was Tasmanian Gum as he thought it had come from the Enterprise which had been owned by Mr Fawkner and built in Tasmania but we now know the ship was built in New Zealand and the timber was most probably New Zealand Rimu.This piece of wood is significant for its association with the wreck of the schooner Enterprise, now on the Victorian Heritage List VHR S238, being a New Zealand built but Australian owned coastal trader. The wreck is also significant, by connection with the Enterprise, for its association with indigenous hero Buckawall who saved the lives of the five crew on board. The original owner of the wood (Mr John Flett) is significant as a member of one of Warrnambool’s pioneering families, which has contributed to the growth of the community in several ways over the years, living and working in the area.Small square piece of brown wood with a handwritten inscription on the back. The front is polished with a prominent grain and a shallow indentation along two sides. The back has the words "FLETT" and "ENTERPRISE" written in ink with a line separating them. The back is rough and has two indentations - possibly from a nail or tack. The wood sample is accompanied by a letter. Handwritten letter (two pages) of authenticity by Mr. John Flett to Mr. Worland (Manager of the Warrnambool Museum and Art Gallery). Transcribed below"FLETT" and "ENTERPRISE"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, carpentry, enterprise, lady bay warrnambool, schooner enterprise, wreck of the enterprise 1850, buckawall, shipwreck relic, john flett, warrnambool museum and art gallery, flett relic, letter, flett letter, ticonderoga, henri worland -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Letter, Ballarat Junior Technical School: Reference for Ian Nunn re apprentice for Victorian Railways, 1952
Reference letter for Ian Nunn who has been at the school for three years. Very good character and I highly recommend him as a suitable apprentice for the Victorian Railways. Expect Ian will pass examinations with distinction. Cream sheet of paper, typed ballarat junior technical school, headmaster, l garner, reference, ian nunn, good character, recommend apprenticeship, victorian railways -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document - Document - Letter, Ballarat Junior Technical School: Letter from Mr Garner, Head Master, certifying that George Morrison was a student at the school in 1920s, 1958
Letter written by Mr Garner to certify that George Netherway Morrison was a pupil at the school from February 1925 to November 1926. Completed Form I passing all subject in 1925 but left before examinations in 1926.Cream page, typed ballarat junior technical school, head master, l garner, george netherway morrison, 1925-1926, completed form 1, certification of attendance -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, LEEK, Bob, Sail traders of Port Phillip and Victoria, 2008-2010
Four Volumes - Vol I & II under Registration No. 2056 donated by Peter Taylor on the 2/9/2009 Vol III & IV under Registration No. 3016 donated by Peter Taylor on the 2/2/2011coasters, victoria, ships, port phillip bay, history, sailing ships -
Federation University Historical Collection
Postcard, Ypres before and after bombardment, 1916, c1916
World War I left the original St. Nicholas church in Ypres in ruins. Rebuilt after the war, very little remains of the pre-war church. Closed in 1994, it now houses a municipal museum of education.Three postcards showing Ypres before and after bombardment during World War Oneworld war one, world war 1, ypres, bombing, anzac, saint nicholas, holmes -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Badge - Red Triangle Day, ca 1917
Fundraising badge from World War I. Red Triangle Days were held in both Australia and New Zealand to raise money for the Y.M.C.A. The earliest references to Red Triangle Days seem to be from 1917.This Badge is an example of the general community support for organizations providing aid to the Soldiers in WW1Triangle enamel BadgeFor God King and Countrywwi, fundraising, y.m.c.a., red triangle day, moorabbin shire, cheltenham, bentleigh, market gardeners, early settlers -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Manual (Item) - Technical Maintenance Plan Mirage Aircraft A03D
Description: 509 pages. Published by Avions Marcel Dassault Breguet Aviation. Published 18/8/1977. BOOK 1 TEXT, Chapter I, II. AAP 7213.002-4-2 Level of Importance: World. -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Photograph, Lakes Post Newspaper, 1/03/1996 12:00:00 AM
Also a black and white photograph taken at the same time at New Works Jetty another R I B shown in distance Nine members were involved in training 04877.1 10 x 15 cmBlack and white photograph of Cpl Amir Tito Mick Allen and Giz McKechnie of Australian Army training in a Rigid Inflatable boat on Cunninghame Arm Lakes Entrance Victoriamilitary history, people, r a a f, world war 1939 - 1945 -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Slide - DIGGERS & MINING. LIFE OF THE SELECTORS, c1970
Diggers & Mining. Life Of The Selectors. A BIT FROM THE SQUATTING DISTRICTS. Station Hand.-''That there was a furrin language you were speaking to your brother this morning , weren’t it, sir?.'' New Chum Brother.- ''Yes, Jerry, it was.'' S.H.- ''Learn it easy, sir!'' N.C.B.- ''Well, yes, I picked it up in about a year.'' S.H.- ''Well, Sir, I know the french man 'as been out here nigh two years, and he can't speak enough English to bail up a cow. The picture show the 2 men having the discussion with one leaning on a wooden fence. Markings; Life Of The Selectors 1860-1890 Set 432 No. 21. A Bit From The Squatting Districts- ''Melbourne Punch,'' March 31 1870. Used as a teaching aid. Used as a teaching aid.Visual Education Centereducation, tertiary, goldfields -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: I. O. R. SUTTON TENT & J COCK
Page with copies of two black and white photos. One is a very dark photo of a shop front with a veranda. Above the veranda is No 166 I. O. R. Sutton Tent. Written underneath is 28/8/96 Long Gully I. O. R. No 166 Eaglehawk Road L.G. Hotel about half way Between the Shop and Manchester Arms. The second photo is the photo of J Cock Family Butcher Shop. Shop has name painted above the edges of the veranda. There are a number of people and children standing in front of the shop. Written under the photo is: Butcher Shop corner of Creeth & Eaglehawk Road L. Gully. Now Ladies & Men Hairdressing Saloon. Len or Harry Cock (Butcher boy) William Rogers. Others unknown.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - i. o. r. sutton tent & j cock, manchester arms, len or harry cock, william rogers -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Book - AILEEN AND JOHN ELLISON COLLECTION: BOOKLET - JUST FRIENDS?
Small booklet (48 pages) titled "Just Friends?'' A Practical guide to Boy-Girl Friendships. The booklet was published by the father and Son Welfare Movement of Australia, this is the fifth edition published in 1959. Contents: Introduction - Chapter 1: Should I want to mix with the opposite sex. Chapter 2: Boy-girl Friendships. Chapter 3: Platonic friendships, do they really exist? Chapter 4: Is there anything wrong with sex? Chapter 5: Are sex relations outside marriage wrong? Chapter 6: Can I help falling in love? Chapter 7: Is this love or only infatuation? Chapter 8: Choosing Life's partner. Chapter 9: Problems of Courtship. Chapter 10: When should we get engaged? Chapter 11: Looking forward to marriage. Conclusionbooks, school, sex education -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - MANUSCRIPT RE ''TURAND'' PROPERTY AT MAIDEN GULLY
Manuscript re ''Turand'' - Property at Maiden Gully - subtitled ''Historically - Ancient and in the Dream Times''. Author (owner) is B S Andrew. Undated. Property is at the commencement of Myers Creek. Description of aboriginal background to area, modern history (the hotel and associated home), nearby forest, dams and water. Of particular interest on p.2 is description of the 'museum' in the Stables building (description on contents of museum) Description of the Cellars and the House itself. Article concludes: '' This has been more lengthy than I would have liked but I find that visitors have different interests and in fully covering questions that are usually asked each can browse through and view their own particular interest''. Included here (March 2013) is relevant citation from CoGB Heritage Policy Citations Project, Lovell Chen 2010)document, names of bendigo pioneers -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Postcard - Sepia, C 1918
Bellfield' was a guest house during the period 1910-191924 Cabins provided additional accommodation for guests. One undated post card had the following words hand written on the reverse side: "Dear Florrie and William I expect you have worried not getting a line lately, it's such a job getting letters posted. This is the back of the house where I go to work. they had 43 boarders last week. 3 pounds each We had to work like niggers Im writing a letter to tell you all about it. With fond love Mary xxx"View of side of building with a number of cabins in foreground surrounded by a picket fence. The southern end of the Wonderland Range is in the background with sundial Peak being the predominant featureThe rose series P 1667 2 post cards and 1 photo of post card 1 original post card has message writtenaccommodation, guesthouses, bellfield -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, Australian Imperial Force, 1918
A leaflet issued by General William Birdwood to the AIF troops just after the Armistice on 11 November 1918 to end the first world war. 'To the officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and Men of the Australian Imperial Force. It is now just four that we have been serving together, often through days of hardship and peril, and often through times of well-deserved success. During this time I hope and think we have come to know each other well and I trust we realised how rightly we have confidence in each other. No words of mine can possibly express all I feel for the magnificent work which has been done by the Australian soldier during these long four years. It is well known and recognised, not only throughout the British Empire, but throughout the world - and now we have peace in sight, and peace after a victory in which the Australian soldier has taken so large a share. Even then, with peace there are still difficult times before us. Faith in our recent foe cannot quickly be established, and it may be that some little time yet we shall be able to relax no precautions, until we are assured of the complete and honest fulfilment of our terms. Then will come the difficult time of demobilisation, and it is regarding this that I wish to make a personal appeal to every single member of the AIF in the full confidence that it will be met as every other appeal to face and tackle the strongest positions has ever been met by the Australian solider. Never has the name of Australia stood higher than it does now throughout the world, thanks to the bravery of her soldiers, and it sup to everyone one of us to see that this is maintained, and that no reproach can be cast on the Australian Flag owing to any behaviour of ours. The time of demobilisation will undoubtedly be difficult and irksome - I fully realise what great personal self-restraint will certainly be required - but if each individual of us makes up his mind to do his best during these times, realising the good name we bear, I feel confident that all will go well. I want you to remember that everything possible will be done to look after and help the troops during this period, while every energy will be strained to get men back to their homes as soon as this possibly can be done. You will have to realise, however. that there is a great shortage of shipping, and that there must be a considerable inevitable delay. Play the game, boys, during this time, as you have always done, and add still more to the deep debt of gratitude which will always be acknowledged to you by the Empire and remembered by me as your comrade and commander. In the field, 14 November 1918.' (Signed) 'W Birdwood'.A rare example of a notice to troops about the Armistice.A leaflet issued by General Birdwood to AIF troops to commemorate the end of World War 1.world war one, soldier -
Federation University Historical Collection
Document, Judge Rogers, 1869
Typed PagesTo His Honor Judge Rogers Sir I am glad to see that you are favorable to the establishment of a Mining School for, and in, this Colony and if when established, it should prove to be so valuable an adjunct as [ ? ]institution in Cornwall is to the philosphy of mining generally, the satisfaction uou will derive from teh promonant positino you have taken in the matter will amply repay you its benefactor. The principle of technological teachings is being organised by out great [ ? ] more and more almost daily. A mining school is purely technological in its character and its teachings will tend to make plain many of the obscurities of the presnt systems of mining, and its engineering. I will recollect a very strong hint given by you fro the Bench at Ballarat East over two years since in the cast of Bull v Bunning City which I gave evidence to the effect, "Don't you think that an institution of Engineers would be able to try such a case better than in this court. The question was partly on of technology and would [speak] volumes in its answer if followed into all its [ ? ] and [implications]. I have studued [ ? ] practical perhaps all of the branches which would have to be taught, and studied in a mining school, and shall be most happy in assisting, so far as my limited capacity will allow in this matter. I may add that I hold the first certificate from the committee of Inquiry as established by the Government, for competency as a mining inpector for this Colony, I am Sir your most Obt and humble servant [illegible]ballarat school of mines, merger, amalgamation, establishment, phoenix foundry, letterhead, warrington rogers -
Federation University Historical Collection
Ephemera - Booklet, Eureka Stockade Memorial Association (ESMA) Inc Membership Application Form, c2000
ESMA was formed i 1994 by the City of Ballarat to co-ordinate the 140th Eureka Celebrations. It initiated and facilitated the Diggers' March, the Dawn Oration, The Eureka Luncheon, the Illuminated Scroll, the Eureka Lecture, and the comissioning of the Pikeman's Dog Stature..A4 doublesided Membership Application Form for the Eureka Stockade Memorial Association (ESMA), formerly The Eureka Trust.eureka stockade, eureka stockade memorial association, esma, frank williams -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Letter - Correspondence, 03/04/1950
The writer refers to Allan's and her own family members and is thought to be a relative; more research is needed. She also writes ".....I suppose you've heard all about the floods here, winter certainly is settling in early ....".Quinn CollectionA single page of unlined pale blue paper folded in book form to give four pages of writing (0836.a). Letter is headed Nurses Home, Alfred Hospital, Prahran and dated 3.04.1950. Matching envelope (0836.b) is addressed to M.S. Mongabarra, C/- Elder Smith & Co., Adelaide. 'Adelaide' has been crossed out and an indecipherable port, possibly Port Lincoln, has been added by a different writer and in darker ink. Envelope bears three red, two and halfpenny Australian stamps franked Melbourne. The letter commences "Dear Allan......" and is signed "Yours June". letters-from-abroad, quinn -
Federation University Historical Collection
Certificate, Department of Education Victoria - Intermediate Technical Certificate, 1927, 09/05/1927
Frank Tate was the first Director of Education for Victoria, 1902-1928. During this time World War I occurred and he enlisted. Due to his support for the French during this time he was awarded "Chevalier of the Legion of Honor". Certificate printed on beige paper. Name and signature added Signature of Director of Education: Frank Tate Certificate made out to Ed M Roberts Certificate number: 4 "Credit" hand written after statement of pass Red school stamp - Ballarat School of Mines -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Denny Neave et al, Aussie soldier: Up close and personal, 2008
A collection of anecdotes and excerpts from diaries that have never been published.Bibliography, index, glossary, ill (b/w)non-fictionA collection of anecdotes and excerpts from diaries that have never been published.australia - history - military - personal narratives, australia - military culture -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Flyer, A Great Patriotic Celebration, 1918
Event held the day after the signing of the armistice following World War I. Organised under the auspices of the Southern Group of Orange Lodges; admission free but funds collected in aid of the Group's Honour Board Extension Fund.Single sheet of cream paper that has discoloured with age, printed in black on one sidewwi, world war i, orange lodges, southern group of orange lodges, margaret ware - pianist, wwi peace celebrations -
Lakes Entrance Regional Historical Society (operating as Lakes Entrance History Centre & Museum)
Book, Environment and Heritage Report, 1996
163 printed pages in report, following this are 9 Appendices labelled A-I, Appendix 1 also refers to sub-appendices 1-5, plastic sleeve inside rear cover contains maps, wire spiral boundComprehensive Regional Assessment, buff coloured cover with superimposed leaf pattern, left side of cover is brown, rear cover monotone buff with leaf patterndocuments, reports -
Melbourne Athenaeum Archives
Theatre Program, The Winter's Tale (play) by William Shakespeare performed by the Melbourne Theatre Company at the Athenaeum Theatre commencing 27 July 1983
The play was first performed in 1611 and was also performed in 1613 at the marriage celebrations of Princess Elizabeth daughter of James I to the Elector Palantine, from this marriage came the protestant heir to the British throne at the time of Queen Anne's death paper program good condition the winter's tale, athenaeum theatre, program, melbourne theatre company, william shakespeare -
National Wool Museum
Textile - Blanket, Albany Woollen Mills, c1950s
Collector says "I love the generous size and thickness of Albany blankets and know someone who collects from this Mill only. The colour shades and combinations Albany used are still so gorgeous. From Western Australia. Note from Collector - "For more than 100 years blankets were made all over Australia in over 100 woollen mills. My aim, is to preserve 100 examples of these wonderful pieces of history. Ten years ago I started collecting the iconic Onkaparinga travel rugs, so that on movie nights at home there would be plenty to go around. Everyone had their favourite; even the cat had his own – a small red tartan one. Keeping an eye out for those travel rugs at op-shops and markets, collectable stores and bazaars, led to noticing vintage blankets. I'd never really thought about them before or paid much attention though of course I had grown up with them at my grandmother's. When I discovered my first Laconia cream blanket with blue stripes, my eyes just went gaga. Well that was it, I was hooked and since then over 500 blankets have passed through my hands. These common, everyday items, found in all households for so many decades, were traditional engagement gifts. Pairs were prized wedding presents turning into family heirlooms. They were fashionable dressers of beds, givers of warmth, bestowers of security and reliability. The comfort found in these objects resonates with almost all of us; we grew up with them ourselves or fondly recall them in a grandparent’s home. There is no modern replacement with the integrity of these old blankets, many of them now older than most of us. They are romantic, sensible, special, familiar, nostalgic and nothing else feels so appropriate in so many situations. No offense to the great Aussie doona, but from hippie to hipster, at a music festival, picnic, campsite or couch, a vintage blanket is something coveted by all. This industry that employed tens of thousands and must have been such a huge contributor to the economy is almost completely lost now. Blanket Fever is an ode to everything that came before: the land, the sheep, the shearers, the hands, the mills, the weavers, the designers, the distributors, the department stores. To the grandparents that gave them, the people that received them, the families that kept them; thank you. I’m passionate about my collection of Australian blankets manufactured in mostly Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania from the 1930s to the end of the 1960s. The collection has blankets from each of these four decades representing the styles and fashions of their time and includes dated advertisements which help determine the eras the blankets are from. Please refer to the following worksheet for a full breakdown of the collection." Checked blanket, pink, blue and creamAlbany Woollen Mill/Blanket/All Pure Wool/Emblem: A, Albany blanket, blanket fever, wool, albany, albany woollen mills -
Melton City Libraries
Book, 'Railway Guide Book Melbourne and Adelaide, 1891
Memories of Train Travel compiled by Wendy Barrie 4/09/2013 Train travel had changed very little from the time my mothers generation to mine. The timetable meant the usual rush to Melton South by bike in her case and if she was running late the train pulled up on the crossing. I was driven to the Station from home past Keith and Mary Gillespie’s house near the Ferris Road rail crossing to Bridge road to Melton South for the 7.32 train. While attending Sunshine High School in 1961 I would meet up with three other students, two of whom I knew from Bacchus Marsh High School days. We usually got into the same compartment on the train, it was a typical country train with a corridor along the side and compartments with a door, roof racks and sometimes heated metal containers for the feet in the winter. Some of the trains came through from Horsham and Ballarat, and the Overland from Adelaide passed through in the evening, we could hear it in the distance from the Ferris Lane home. The carriages had 1st and economy class compartments showing photographs of county scenes and holiday destinations. The engine was the large A class diesel. They are still running to Bacchus Marsh 50 years later, due to the need for the greatly increased number of commuters travelling to work in the city. Sometimes the carriages were pull by a Steam engine, these were a problem in the summer time because the sparks caused fires along the train lines and then quickly spread into the dry grass, crops and stubble. The Motor Train left Spencer Street at 4.23 pm and was the best train for me to catch. Ferris Road was a designated stop and train pulled up on the road crossing. It had steps at the door and rungs to hold while alighting to the ground. The ballast along the tracks was rough and uneven and awkward to land on. The train was painted blue and yellow with the letters VR pained on the front. This saved may parents the afternoon trip to collect me from the Station. On the walk home on the gravel road I would pass Uncle Tom and Aunty May’s house before reaching home. Melva Gillespie was studying at Sunshine Technical School and we sometimes both got off the train at the same time. On other occasions the Motor Train was replaced with a diesel engine with carriages, it was also required to stop and the driver had to be notified in advance. This meant getting into the guards van a Rockbank. It was more difficult alighting from the carriage as the gap was greater and more precarious to swing out and land on the ground. A few times in my last year of study at Melbourne Teachers College in Grattan Street Carlton. I managed to catch the 2.30 pm train to Serviceton, it was express to Melton and was very quick trip. The last train, was the 5.25 pm diesel to Ballarat and I usually caught this train to Melton South Station. On one occasion after being held up on the tram in Bourke street I had to make a mad dash to the platform chasing the train as it was just moving off and yelling to the guard, fortunately I was noticed and the train ground to halt. I scrambled into the end door and took most of the journey home to recover. After the last year at High School I continued to travel on the train, 2 years to Prahran Technical School changing at North Melbourne. There were a lot school children travelling to private schools and some at the primary level and mainly from Bacchus Marsh. Rockbank children also travelled by train from the beginning of their high school years, quite a few went to Sunshine High School. Book provided a timetable and information about the stations the train travels to from Melbourne to Adelaide. transport