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Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Memorandum, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Procession of 7th Division AIF through city streets, Wednesday 19 April 1944, 16/02/1944 12:00:00 AM
Procession of 7th Division AIF through city streets, Wednesday 19 April 1944 4 memos from JM Harry, Dist Traffic Supt, to depots for tram arrangements for above event. Letter from HS Wootton, Town Clerk, City of Melbourne, outlining parade arrangements.Pencil comments to Mr Harry to notetrams, tramways, events, parades, world war 2 -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph - Portrait, William Wigston
A photo of Mr William Bernard Wigston who left a substantial amount to Melbourne Legacy in his will in 1968. The note from Legatee Aaron Beattie says William Wigston was born in London in 1880 and died in Melbourne in 1968. He was educated at Lancing College in Southern England (near Brighton). His father was a London solicitor. The photo was taken about 35 years before being given to Legacy which may have been approx 1933. The article from The Age says that Mr William Wigston was a financier living in Toorak and had died aged 88. He left in his will, approximately $150,000 to Junior Legacy and the same to the RSPCA. The executive officer of Legacy, Mr Ivan Layton, believed it was the highest donation that they had ever received at that time. The photo was produced by Talma, which was a photography business in Melbourne. The article was part of collection of items about bequests made to Legacy put together by a former archive committee. A record that individuals have left substantial sums to Legacy over the years.Photo of Mr Wigston in a cardboard mount, an article about his donation to Legacy and a note from Legatee Aaron BeattieHandwritten on the cardboard mount of the photo is 'Talma', which is likely the photo studio. Handwritten on the newspaper article 'The Age 8/6/6?' in pencil.donations, bequests -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, 13 March 1962
This photograph shows Mr Alex McDonald, the head of the Education Department, opening the new extensions at the 1962 Golden Jubilee of the Orbost High School.Orbost High School / Orbost Secondary College has played a significant part in the education of senior students in the Orbost district . It is the sole senior educational institution. This item is representative of its historyA black / white photograph of a man standing behind a lectern on a stage delivering a speech. There are other seated behind him.on back - " Mr Alex McDonald, head of Education Depet. Orbost H.S. Jubilee, 1962" -
Clunes Museum
Document - OFFERING ENVELOPES
QUARTERLY OFFERING ENVELOPES USED BY MR. & MRS. BARKELL OF CLUNES..1 METHODIST CIRCUIT CLUNES QUARTERLY OFFERING ENVELOPE .2 METHODIST CHURCH WEEKLY OFFERING ENVELOPE .3 METHODIST CHURCH QUARTERLY TICKET FOR SEPT 1910 - MR BARKELLlocal history, document, envelopes, church offering, churches - wesley -
Peterborough History Group
Letter - Letter from Henry A Lind
Letter describes the writers' meeting with Mr W H Irvine of the 'Bay of Islands' and his time working on the farm.Significant as the letter describes day to day activities on the farm just after the first world war. It also provides an impression of the personality of Mr Irvine. There is some description of the area at the time and Mr Lind included copies of some photos of the Bay of Island scenery.Photocopy of three page typed letter from Mr Henry A Lind, from Lindfield NSW, dated 4th Nov 1987, with a handwritten note at the end.bay of islands, peterborough, agriculture, henry a lind, w h irvine, returned soldier ww1 -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Document - Envelope, 1989 copy
The envelope was sent to Mr S. Asboth at Camp 1 Tatura, dated 25 July 1946. Stefan Asboth was an internee in Camp 1. Stefan was an engineer and was working in Persia when the war broke out. He was sent to Britain, then to Loveday in South Australia and then to Camp 1 where he stayed for the duration of the war. A black and white photocopy of an envelope sent to Mr S. Asboth at Camp 1 Tatura Victoriastefan asboth, camp 1 tatura, war time correspondence, internment camps in australia, shire engineers, rodney shire council -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - GEORGE JOYCE AND ALFRED JOYCE OF PLAISTOW AND NORWOOD
Six typewritten pages re George Joyce and Alfred Joyce of Plaistow and Norwood. Sheep runs. Originally George had a run (Woodside) bought from a Mr Mollision of the Coliban run. Plaistow (10,000 ac.) bought from a Colin Mackinnon. Norwood bought from J M Fisher. Mention of Bucknall (neighbour); Mr Lochart Morton of Raleigh (Sutton Grange) and J Douglas (of Lillicur). Mention of flour milling. Mining and ''opened a butcher's shop at Carisbrook''. Alfred Joyce arr. Melbourne 1843; died Jan 1901.person, individual, plaistow family, plaistow sheep run, norwood sheep runs. woodside, coliban run, norwood, mr bucknall, sutton grange, lillicur, carisbrook. -
National Wool Museum
Basket
Silver plated basket with hinged metal handle, presented to Mr R W Pettitt in South Africa May 1972 for having judged the South African National Corriedale Championships.Presented to Mr R W Pettitt in South Africa May 1972 for having judged the South African National Corriedale Championships.R W Pettitt Esq/ IN APPRECIATION/ FOR HAVING JUDGED/ THE SOUTH AFRICAN/ NATIONAL CORRIEDALE CHAMPIONSHIPS/ PIETERMARITZBURG/ MAY 1972 LOUIS PLAT./ EPNScorriedale sheep sheep breeding agricultural shows, australian corriedale association, pettitt, mr r. w., corriedale sheep, sheep breeding, agricultural shows -
Rutherglen Historical Society
Document - Council permit, 1877 (Exact)
Letter granting permission to Mr Arthur Gribbin to shoot shag on the Water Supply Reserve. Mr Gribble was senior Constable of Police stationed at Rutherglen. Water supply came from Lake King in the park. Councillors signing were Geo. Audley / Andrew Hunter (M. Gunter?) William Meehan. [check names - Gribbin - Gribble]Document written in black ink on blue paper, stamped with seal of Rutherglen Municipality, granting permission to Mr Arthur Gribbin to shoot shag on the Water Supply Reserve"Borough of Rutherglen / Town Hall / Rutherglen / 1st October 1877" Signed by Councillors and Town Clerk Thos. Reevespermit, water supply reserve, lake king, shag, rutherglen borough -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Personal item, Glasses case, Early 20th century
The spectacles case comes from G.H. Morton, an optician at 192 Liebig Street, Warrnambool in the 1930s and 40s. He advertised as being ‘near Bloore’s Corner’. The two pair of spectacles may not have been from Morton’s business but may have been stored in the case separately. These glasses and the case are of some interest, firstly because the case comes from the business of G.H.Morton, a Warrnambool optician for a number of years. They also have a social significance as representing the type of eyewear used early in the 20th century. This is a blue leather spectacles case with a wooden insert to hold the glasses. There are two pair of spectacles – one with rimless glass and a gold nose piece (there is a small chip at the edge of one piece of glass) and one with gold rimmed glass and gold handles. The latter has a small piece of metal attached to the side of the glass. On spectacles case: ‘G.H.Morton, FSMC, FBOA, FIO, by exam, London, Qualified Optician, Warrnambool’g.h.morton, optician, optician, warrnambool -
National Wool Museum
Plate
Silver serving plate, presented to Mr R W Pettitt on the occasion of his wedding anniversary, by the council of the Geelong Agricultural & Pastoral Society, 30-4-1963.Presented to Mr R W Pettitt on the occasion of his wedding anniversary, by the council of the Geelong Agricultural & Pastoral Society, 30-4-1963.CONGRATULATIONS/ ON YOUR/ SILVER WEDDING//ANNIVERSARY/ FROM THE COUNCIL/G A & P SC'TY/ 30.4.63geelong agricultural and pastoral society, pettitt, mr r. w. -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Legatee visit to Museum, c1989
Photos of a trip to an Aircraft Museum, including Legatees George Woodward and George Standish. With about 12 Legatees and some wives it is assumed to be a day trip to the museum. On the shape of the building it looks like the National Vietnam Veterans Museum on Philip Island, or perhaps the Australian National Aviation Museum, in Moorabbin. Also present were L/ John Sullivan, L/ Joe Morton and his wife Mary Morton. The captions included: "Legatee Joe Morton, joined by his wife, Mary. Legatee Morton gave his RAAF overcoat and jacket to the Museum." "The Catalina fan club was out in force Legatees George Woodward and George Standish." They were in a folio of photos from 1988 to 1990 (see also 01042 to 01049).A record of a Legatees on an outing together which shows their comradeship and desire to socialise together.Colour photo x 13 of Legatees visiting an aircraft museum.White paper labels with black type provided captions for the photos.legatee event, comradeship -
Clunes Museum
Instrument - CORNET, CASE AND ACCESSORIES
This instrument was played in many international competitions outside of Australia. Locally this cornet was locally play by Mr. Stewart Dunn of Angus Street, Clunes, during the 1930's Mr. Roberts played with the Clunes Brass Band for 35 years and in 1908 was presented with a hot water kettle in recognition of his service to the band. BRASS CORNET, BLACK WOODEN CASE AND CORNET ACCESSORIES, (9 Pieces in Total) BELONGED TO MR. JOSEPH TIPPET ROBERTS, DUKE OF EDINBURGH HOTEL, FRASER STREET, CLUNESEN ARGENT ANTOINE COURTOIS & MILLE MILLE SEN. FACTEUR DU CONSERVATOIRE NATIONAL 88 RIE DES MARAIS ST MARTIN PARIS 1ST. PRIX ECT.brass musical instrument, clunes brass band -
Ballarat Tramway Museum
Photograph - Black & White Photograph/s - set of 2, Aug. 1956
Has strong association with the retirement event of SEC Inspector Arthur Hugo in 1956. Photos used in SEC News.Two photos of the retirement ceremony of Arthur Peter Hugo, in Senior Inspectors Uniform at his retirement ceremony on 15/8/1956. Note hat or cap badge "Senior Traffic Inspector". 3523.1 - Mrs Pat Stephens adjusting the watch on Mr Hugos hand - note the protective cuffs on her wrists. .2 - in a reflective mood.3523.1 - in ink "Mrs. Pat Stephens adjusting watch on Mr Hugo's wrists". tramways, trams, inspectors, secv, retirements, uniforms -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, J. G. Membrey & Co., Melbourne and Metropolitan Tramways Board, "Leasing of former MMTB Head Office", Oct. 1940
Set of two reports regarding the difficulties of leasing the former MMTB head office building at 673 Bourke St following the move into the Little Collins Street building in 1936. .1 - Six page typed, part carbon copy, report (note the fist page has the carbon copy of another page in the report on the rear) Notes the extensive discussions with the Post Masters General Department, problems with discussions with the Board's agent, Mr. J. G. Membrey, possible sale of the building, issues within the PMG over leasing buildings, discussions with Bushell's Tea Company, lease to the RSL, then the RSSILA, through a Mr Bett, who then was in talks with the PMG to sub-lease the building, discussions with the Chairman, Mr. Cameron, which occurred. What a mess! .2 - two page carbon copy of report from Mr. J. G. Membrey to the MMTB discussion the issues with the lease, PMG, Mr. Bell and part occupied by the Radio Times. Also involves discussions with Mr. McGrath Deputy Chairmen when Mr. Bell was overseas. Report dated 19/10/1940. Two copies held.trams, tramways, mmtb, head office, bourke st, lease agreement, real estate, pmg -
Vision Australia
Object, Bequest Honour Board
Bequest Honour Board. Many projects which provide invaluable assistance to children and adults who are blind or vision impaired have been funded by the generosity of the following people. Mr Leslie John Beard. Mr Oriel John Grattan. Vica & Mitia Yavitch1 wooden tablet with 4 engraved gold coloured nameplatesBequest Honour Board. Many projects which provide invaluable assistance to children and adults who are blind or vision impaired have been funded by the generosity of the following people. Mr Leslie John Beard. Mr Oriel John Grattan. Vica & Mitia Yavitch.royal victorian institute for the blind, leslie beard, oriel grattan, vica & mitia yavitch -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Document, x 2 ,Photograph colour x1, Reciept NSW Govt. Immigration Dept., Ticket Orient Line 'Osterley' 1915 Mr Rietmann, Osterley steam ship, 1915
August Rietmann (1877-1951) of Lustdorf ,Switzerland, married Maria Frieda Oesschlager (2/21878- 22/7/1942) of Baden Baden, Germany on 6/8/1910 In August 8th 1915 August and his wife Frieda migrated to Melbourne, Victoria, Australia sailing on the Steam Ship ‘Osterley’ from Marseilles to Melbourne They leased Box Cottage, Ormond in 1917 and raised two children, Stefanie (1918 -2006) and William (1920- 1997). 1935 August purchased the property and the family used the Cottage during the day and slept in the Front House. August was a monumental mason, potter and sculptor, and was employed at Corbens Ltd Clifton Hill, to carve war memorials in Victoria post WW1 c 1915-1922. During the 1920's August set up his own business in pressed cement making pot plants, columns,paving slabs and lampstands. He continued to carve headstones and figures and took contract work for Artists eg Paul Mountford. He built a workshop in the Barn and used the Cottage for plaster moulding. His son William joined the business and and the family continued to use the site after August died in 1951. Rietmann Landscaping Ltd moved to Bay Road Highett in 1953 and later to Carrum. The land, containing the Box Cottage, was sold to Lewis Timber Pty Ltd in 1970 and Mr Lewis proposed that Moorabbin City Council should preserve the heritage Cottage. In 1984 the Cottage was dismantled and reconstructed in the adjacent Joyce Park. 'Osterley' SS of the Orient Line, 12,129 tons, was a Royal Mail Steam- Ship sailing to and from Australia c1915The Rietman family is an example of the diverse nationalities that lived and worked productively in Moorabbin Shire 1871–1933 , the City of Moorabbin 1934-1994 and continues today in the Cities of Glen Eira, Kingston, Bayside, and Monash. August, a sculptor and stone mason, was employed by Corben Pty Ltd Clifton Hill to carve WW1 Memorials before establishing his own successful masonry business in the Box Cottage during the latter 1920s. After becoming interested in pressed cement casting, he took on apprentices (1930s Depression) and among his products were garden furniture, pots and also street lamp standards, some of which were installed in St Kilda Road. After August’s death in 1951, his family continued the business ‘Rietman’s Landscaping Ltd.’, at Highett and Carrum.Printed Documents a) Mr A Rietmann Receipt from Immigration Department of New South Wales Australia; b) Original Ticket Orient Line Ship 'Osterley' Marseilles to Melbourne 1915 c) Photograph colour of 'Osterley' Steam Shipa) No. 4407 MELBOURNE PLACE, THE STRAND W.C. /London July 12 1915/ Received from Mr Rietmann Fourteen Pounds for passage Money to Melbourne b) ORIENT LINE/ ROYAL MAIL STEAM-SHIPS TO AUSTRALIA/ ............THIRD CLASS PASSENGER CONTRACT TICKET..............OSTERLEY ... to take in passengers of the Port of Marseilles for ..........MELBOURNE............on the Eighth day of August 1915 ..........Mr August Rietmann .......................£15:4 : - to be paid before embarkation c) Osterly Steam ship en route to Melbourneport of marseilles france, melbourne australia, orient steam ship line, osterley steam ship,rietmann august, rietman august, rietmann frieda, rietman frieda, stonnington city town hall, war memorials, world war 1 1914-1918, rietman stefanie, rennick stefanie, francis stefanie, rietman william, rietman ray, mountford paul, malvern city town hall,box cottage museum ormond, box william, box elizabeth, joyce park ormond, rietman's landscaping pty ltd, bay road highett, macrobertson pty ltd, coleraine soldier memorial 1921, -
National Wool Museum
Sample, Textile
Weaving samples sent from Mr FK Brodie from Gordon Institute of Technology Textile College to the Australian Wool Board, then returned, in 1963.Weaving samples sent from Mr FK Brodie from Gordon Institute of Technology Textile College to the Australian Wool Board, then returned, in 1963.weaving, brodie, mr fred k. - gordon institute of technology, textile department farnworth, mr arthur j - australian wool board -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Newspaper, The Age, "Lobby urges tram extensions to avoid dead end trips", 6/03/2013 12:00:00 AM
Newspaper clipping from The Age, 6/3/2013, titled "Lobby urges tram extensions to avoid dead end trips" about extending existing tram lines to stations to make better transport connections and interchanges. Has a map showing possible extension. Written by Adam Carey with comments from Tony Morton, Ian Dobbs (comments about capacity issues), Graham Currie. Map shows 15 extensions. Adjacent to the item is an article about the Rowville train line extension. Has a photo of Z1 at the East Malvern terminus and box about women making use of bicycle lanes. Item spread over two sheets.trams, tramways, melbourne, tramways, new tramway, east malvern -
Halls Gap & Grampians Historical Society
Photograph
Photo shows the first car (a Buick) to reach summit of Mt Victory. The car was owned by Mr J Hemley. One copy is a slide in slide box 303.Photo shows a car parked on rocky outcrop. Five men are standing near the car.First car to reach summit of Mt Victory - Mr J. Hemley in his cartransport, cars -
Lilydale RSL Sub Branch
Certificate, Shire of Lillydale/Certificate of Appreciation
Framed Certificate of Appreciation to Mr. August GilbertShire of Lillydale. Oct. 22nd. 1915.To Mr. August Gilbert. Dear Sir, On behalf of the citizens of the Shire of Lillydale we desire to present you with this small token of our appreciation of your Patriotism in volunteering for the Front. We feel that you will worthily maintain the Honour of the Empire and trust that your service will materially assist Great Britain and her Allies in the great struggle in which they are now engaged. We commend you to the care of Devine Providence and earnestly pray for your safe and speedy return. we are, Yours faithfully. (Signed by the President and Councillors of The Shire of Lillydale. -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper clippings
Article on possible sale price of Churchill Island. Includes photographs of Cannon presented to former Island owner Mr Ames, by Captain of an American Confederate Ship and interior of original kitchen.Article on possible sale value of Churchill Island includes photographs of Cannon presented to former owner, Mr Ames and interior of original kitchen.local history, documents, newspapers, newspaper clipping, churchill island, black & white newspaper clipping, mr ames, churchill island, cannon -
Orbost & District Historical Society
black and white photograph, 1899
This photograph shows spectators watching the Orbost Races on the flat in 1899. Some of the earliest horse races were held on a course in a paddock belonging to Mr James Cowell at Jarrahmond. For a long time horse races were part of the Marlo Picnic Races. Bellagoogan on Majors Creek near Orbost was the site of the first race courseThis item is a pictorial record depicting the popularity of horse racing in Orbost in the late 19th century.A black / white photograph on a grey buff card. It is of a man on a horse holding a whip in his right hand. A horse with jockey is approaching. Spectators are standing on the right hand side under the trees.on front - "Finish Orbost Cup 1899: on back - "Mr Edlington"horse-racing-orbost sport recreation -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Finger's Paddock, 8/10/1902 12:00:00 AM
Copy of subdivision Auction Sale of Finger's Paddock, Doncaster by T. R. B. Morton & Coghill.Copy of subdivision Auction Sale of Finger's Paddock, Doncaster by T. R. B. Morton & Coghill. Blocks 3, 4, & 5 purchased by Frank Petty (grandfather of Bob Petty).Copy of subdivision Auction Sale of Finger's Paddock, Doncaster by T. R. B. Morton & Coghill. petty, frank, t. r. b. morton & coghill -
Melton City Libraries
Photograph, Group of people in front of Scots Church, 1986
Mollie Mrshall, Elvie Mc, Dorothy (Beaty) Watt, Marj Newham, Peg Ibbotson, Necia Morton, Dorothy Barrie, Marilyn Doig and Janet Gratton standing in front of the church. local identities, local architecture, churches -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Memorandum, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), Opening of Luna Park - Saturday 13 October, 1934, 12704
Memorandum - three typed sheets (8"x10.5") - titled "Opening of Luna Park - Saturday 13 October, 1934" from DJ Davidson, District Traffic Superintendent S.S. to Mr Mazoletti, Hanna Street, Mr Bradley, Glenhuntly and Mr Jones, Malvern. Memo dated 12 October and specifies trams required for event at Luna Park. Also paper pinned to front with inscription: "Opening Luna Park Sat 13th Oct 1934" written in red pencil."Copy to Hanna Insps" written in black pencil on Hanna St memo, "Copy to Hanna St & Ghtly Insps" written in black pencil on Glenhuntly memo, "Copy to Malv & Hanna St Insps" written in black pencil on Malvern memotrams, tramways, instructions, events, luna park, specials, candy corner -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 08/03/1945
One of a collection of photos donated by Mr J. W. Gliddon and used in his book "Phillip Island in Picture and Story"Photograph of letter written to Mr Jas. Roberts on his retirement from Cowes State School committee thanking him for his service over 16 years.mr j. w. gliddon, phillip island, cowes state school, mr jas roberts -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper clippings, 1888
Griffith Point had earlier been so named after Mr Griffiths, a fisherman.The Argus, July 9, 1888. At a public meeting, the inhabitants of Griffiths Point decided unanimously on the suggestion of Mr Fraser that the name of the newly proclaimed township should be named San Remo.local history, documents, newspapers, griffiths point, black & white newspaper clipping, griffiths point, the argus july 9 1988 -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Document, Unofficial History of 13th Light Horse/Armoured Regiment
This history was prepared by Mr Claude H Wilson, President of the 13th Armoured Regiment Association in the late 1980s and draws on a diary by a member of the WWI 13th Light Horse. Valuable historical source of a Victorian regional military unit in both WWI (1914-1918) and WWII (1939-1945).Typed document prepared by Mr Claude H Wilson, President of the 13th Light Horse Regimental Association 1987. Scanned and posted as pdf file.13th armoured regiment, 13th light horse, history, military -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Home of Ambrose Dunstan
This home "Crambourne" was designed by architect, Mr William Beebe and built around 1875 for Mr and Mrs Ambrose Dunstan, in Creeth Street, Long Gully.Cambourne, home of Ambrose Dunstan, who was owner of the Long Gully store. The house is named after the Cornish Mining District. Poor photocopy of Mr. Ambrose Dunstan, taken when he was mayor (not dated). Photocopies of originals, undated photographs.home and portrait of ambrose dunstan, ambrose dunstan mayor, cambourne, long gully