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Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Report, P. J. Pringle for the Tramway Board, "Yoke Frames for Supporting line pulleys in tunnel", 18/10/1916 12:00:00 AM
Report - four foolscap sheets, clipped in top left hand corner titled "Yoke Frames for Supporting line pulleys in tunnel", dated 18/10/1916 by Mr. P. J. Pringle for the Tramway Board. Report on issues with the cable tramway yokes looking at the problems with wear, cracking, dimensions, and depth that the grip could run. Noted differences between the south and north sides of the system. Work done by Mr Blackwell and Mr. Watt. Has two sheets of tables listing the problems.trams, tramways, cable trams, cable grip, cables, maintenance, track repairs -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Administrative record - Borough Of Ringwood 4th December 1946, 11th December 1946, Report to the Mayor Cr. J.K. McCaskill J.P
A report to the Mayor stating it was decided a Committee of Management be appointed to manage the East Ringwood Reserve. Mr T Hall and Mr Reddish (Representative of the Cricket Club) Mr Howship and Mr Birch (Representatives of the Tennis Club) Mr. Wamsley and Mr R Gues (Representatives of the Progress Association Mr Benson (Representative of the Football Club) -
Orbost & District Historical Society
High chair, approx. 1890 -1900
Used by Mr Ossie Wehner and siblings. Used 1897. Father was Herman Wehner (1862-1937) blacksmith married Agnes Scouller. Children were Ossie, Ida, Hilda, Elsa, Carl, EricThe Wehner family is/ was a prominent family in Orbost from the late 19th century. Herman Wehner founded Wehner's Blacksmith's at Orbost in 1889. Oswald Wehner began working in 1910 with his father. In 1947 Ossie's son Tom started blacksmithing, retiring in 1991 and closing the business, The building remains in Nicholson street.High chair with curved wooden backing and wood turned spokes. Painted pastel green and used in 1897 by Mr Ossie Wehner and his brothers and sisters.wehner high-chair furniture -
St Kilda Historical Society
Ephemera - Invitation, Civic Dinner Dance, 1985
Invitation addressed to Mr and Mrs B Horn to attend a civic dinner dance hosted by the City of St Kilda (Mayor Brian Slattery) at St Kilda Town Hall on 4 July 1985. The theme of the event was 'St Kilda's 150th Anniversary' and guests were encouraged to wear 19th century dress.White card printed and edged in gold, with St Kilda crestThe names of the invitees are written in black ink: Mr. & Mrs. B. Horncity of st kilda, civic dinners, st kilda mayor brian slattery -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS NO. 3770 COLLECTION: CORRESPONDENCE
List of Members who have received Medical Attendance during the past fortnight. Names are: Mr. Charles, Mr. T Will, Mr. Thorpe, Mr. Holl, Mr. Gleeson, Mrs. Skeat?, Mr. Witt, Mr. Dillon, Children Schlo?, Howard, Holl, Butler, Wilcox, Jamieson, H L Atkinson, Dated Oct 17/1866.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, mr charles, mr t will, mr thorpe, mr holl, mr gleeson, mrs skeat?, mr witt, mr dillon, child schlo?, howard, holl, butler, wilcox, jamieson, h l atkinson -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - LA TROBE UNIVERSITY BENDIGO COLLECTION: BENDIGO TEACHERS' COLLEGE STAFF
A black and white photograph of Bendigo Teachers' College staff in 1957. The staff identified are - Mr. Tom McCabe, Mr. Pat Fitzpatrick, Mr. Fred Curtis, Mr. Neil Taylor, Mr. Ron Strauch, Miss M. Paterson, Mr. L.J. Pryor, Miss J.C. Burnett, Miss Petrie and Mr. C. Barker. See 3320.100bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college staff, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college, students, tertiary education, teacher training, photo, photos, photograph, photographs, history, miss j.c. burnett, mr. geoff pryor, teaching -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - LA TROBE UNIVERSITY BENDIGO COLLECTION: BENDIGO TEACHERS' COLLEGE STAFF
A black and white photograph of Bendigo Teachers' College staff taken in 1955 in front of the Lookout Tower in Rosalind Park. The staff members are - Mr. F. Courtis, Mr. H. Taylor, Mr. T. McCabe, Mr. G. Hayter, Miss J. Burnett, Mr. M. Pratt, Mr. A. Fry, Mrs. F. Petrie, Mr. R. Strauch, Miss D. Hollyock, Mr. C. Barker, Miss J. Coad, Mr. L.J. Pryor, Miss B. Cowling, Mr. M. Brown. See 3320.100bendigo, education, bendigo teachers' college staff, la trobe university bendigo collection, collection, education, bendigo, tertiary education, teacher training, staff, bendigo teachers' college, photo, photos, photograph, photographs, history, miss j.c. burnett, mr. geoff pryor -
Linton and District Historical Society Inc
Invitation, Linton Football Club Ladies' Committee Banquet, 1959, 1959
Blue card, gold edging, dark blue writing. Invitation to Mr. J. McDonald to attend the Linton Football Club Ladies Committee banquet, held on 24th October 1959.Text: " LINTON FOOTBALL CLUB LADIES' COMMITTEE / request the pleasure of the company of Mr. J. McDonald / at a / Banquet / to be held in the Parish Hall, / Saturday, 24th October, 1959, at 6 p.m. "linton football club ladies' committee, mr j. mcdonald, mrs w. ringin, mrs g. mcdonald, events, invitations, tickets -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book, Various
Mr Ernest Neville Marryat, Principal of Ballarat College 1910 - 1912, donated these books to the school library during the final years of his tenure. Three small books of various title, cloth-bound.Book pate inside front covers; Ballarat College crest / PRESENTED TO / LIBRARY / BY / Mr Marryat, 1912ernest-neville-marryat, ballarat-college, 1912, library -
Clunes Museum
Document - RECEIPT
RECEIPT FOR RATE NOTICE FROM BOROUGH OF CLUNES RECEIVED FROM MR WILLIAM BROWN, THE WESLEYAN CHURCH CLUNES FOR GENERAL RATE OF 1/4d IN THE POUND ON THE LAND AND TENEMENT, SEC.4 ALLOT.12 IN SERVICE STREET ORDERED TO BE LEVIED BY THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF CLUNES, ON 28TH JANUARY 1885 L2.13.4. J.STEPHENS PRO. RATE COLLECTOR.BOROUGH OF CLUNES, GENERAL RATE 1885 - RECEIPT NO.14 ON RATE 33. RECEIVED FROM MR WILLIAM BROWN L2.13.4.RECEIPT SIGNED J.STEPHENS RATE COLLECTORlocal history, commerce, book keeping, churches - wesley -
Federation University Historical Collection
Invitation, Opening of the Ballarat School MInes New Classroom, 1900, 1900
Twenty three invitations for the Ballarat School of Mines Conversazione celebrating the opening of the new class room by the Minister of Education C. Carty Salmon. The inivitations are made out to: * Mr Eyres and Lady * Mr R.W. Baxter and Lady * Mr and Mrs Blayney * Mr J.Y. McDonald and Lady * Mr and Mrs Foster * Mr and Mrs Elston * Mr Cornell and Lady * President of the Amalgamated Miners Association and Lady * Mr and Mrs Aicher * Cr and Mrs Pearse * Mrs Irwin * Mr and Mrs Aikins * Dr Hardy and Lady * Mr Sutherland and Lady * Mr Ross and Lady * Mr and Mrs Webb * Mr and Mrs Treloar * Dr Vale * Mrs Bendelack * Chairman Stock Exchange and Lady * Cr and Mrs Elsworth * Mr Middleton and Lady * Chairman Water Commission and Lady * Cr and Mrs Shoppeeballarat school of mines, new classrooms, c. carty salmon, buildings -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Document - Photocopy, First Names Wesleyan Ballarat 1853, 1853
A copy of a white piece of paper with creases photocopiedThis meeting was held at Winters' Flat below Magpie List of subscriptions and donations towards the purchase of a Tent to be erected on the Balaarat [sic] diggings, for the purposes of public worship in connexion with the Wesleyan Methodist Church. Also for the establishment of a Sunday School and of a Day School if found practicable. March 1853 Mr James Jones, Mr Joseph Wearne, Mr Thomas Wearne, Mr McCulchan, Mr Mathews and family, Mr & Mrs Harding, Mr Rees, Mr Charles Axborough, Mr John Henderson, Mr Alexander Ross, Mr Roger Parsons, Mr Baker, Mr Isaac Cooper, Mr Hill & family, Mr & Mrs Douglass, Mr & Mrs Reynolds, Mr Benjamin Sargent, Mr Thompson, Mr Dunstan, Mr Moyle, Mr Fletcher, Mr & Mrs Odie [sic], Mr William Wearne, Mr Brady, Mr Carter, Mr Moulton, Mr James, Mrs Crowfield, Mr Smith, Mr Crombie, Mr John Day, or Davy, Mr Adams, Buninyong, Mr Joseph Wearne, ?, A friendjames jones, mr joseph wearne, mr thomas wearne, mr mcculchan, mr mathews and family, mr & mrs harding, mr rees, mr charles axborough, mr john henderson, mr alexander ross, mr roger parsons, mr baker, mr isaac cooper, mr hill & family, mr & mrs douglass, mr & mrs reynolds, mr benjamin sargent, mr thompson, mr dunstan, mr moyle, mr fletcher, mr william wearne, mr brady, mr carter, mr moulton, mr james, mrs crowfield, mr smith, mr crombie, mr john day, or davy, mr adams, buninyong, oddie, mr and mrs oddie -
Heidelberg Golf Club
Memorabilia - Commemorative Golf Ball, Heidelberg Golf Club, New course opening 1967, 18/11/1967
This golf ball was driven by H. G. Young on opening of the new course. Course opened by Mr A. A. Brahe, President VGA. 18/11/1967 at Heidelberg Golf Club. Mr Brahe was President of the Victorian Golf Association from 1965-70.Golf ball on silver coloured mount and bakelite base.On Ball: "1st ball driven by H. G. Young esq". On base: "New course opened by Mr A. A. Brahe, President VGA. 18.11.1967"hgc new course 1967, golf balls, a. a. brahe, h. g. young -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital image, Whatmough's "Cock Robin", 09/01/1850
Photograph of the horse "Cock Robin" owned by Robert Whatmough. Mr Robert Whatmough operated an orchard and commercial nursery on the property 'Willis Vale' at Greensborough and was related to Charles Partington by marriage. [Reference: The Argus - Wednesday 9 January 1850 Page 4... The River Plenty Races. – These races came off yesterday. The Plough Inn Cup of £25 was won by Mr. Beale’s Wallaby, beating three others. A pony race was won by Mr. Whatmough’s Cock Robin. A purse of £10 was won by Mr. Haye’s Gazelle.] The Whatmough family were Greensborough pioneersDigital copy of colour photograph.Photograph has printed caption: Celebrated Cock Robin aged 30 years. The property of Mr Robert Whatmough, Greensborough River Plenty. Date is illegible.cock robin, robert whatmough -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Document - Document, statement of fees 1950, c1950
Mr John Herron and his wife Isa Mary Herron purchased the house at 4 Vickery Street Bentleigh in 1950 from Miss M Marriott. He was a descendant of John James an early settler dairyman in Moorabbin Shire and Miss M Marriott was a descendant of the early settler market gardeners Marriott family. Mr Herron lived there until 1989 and the house was then demolished and turned into a carpark for the busy Shopping precinct of Centre Road, Bentleigh.The Marriott family were early settler market gardeners from 1878 in the area of Dendy’s 1841 Special Survey and John Herron was a descendant of Philip Jones , a chair-maker, who settled in the area of East Brighton, now Bentleigh, in 1852 An original, paper, Statement of Adjustments attached to previous item 00053.3 for purchase of the house at 4 Vickery Street, Bentleigh by Mr John Herron from Miss M Marriott in 1950 Heading - HERRON & ANOR. From MARRIOTT / Adjustment of Rates, Taxes, etc., as at 12th May 1950 / list of costs/ typed in left hand bottom corner – E. & O.E, / Melbourne, / 10th May 1950 pioneers, early settlers, brighton, moorabbin, bentleigh, market gardeners, dairyman, dairy farmer, jones james, jones mary ann, jones martha, jones elizabeth ann, dendy henry, dendys special survey 1841, elster creek, melbourne, jones ethel may, herron isa mary, herron john, tram conductor, marriott m, boothby b b, boothby n b, solicitors, land sales, house sales 1950, real estate -
City of Moorabbin Historical Society (Operating the Box Cottage Museum)
Document - Document, deposit receipt 1950, c1950
Mr John Herron and his wife Isa Mary Herron purchased the house at 4 Vickery Street Bentleigh in 1950 from Miss M Marriott. He was a descendant of John James an early settler dairyman in Moorabbin Shire and Miss M Marriott was a descendant of the early settler market gardeners Marriott family. Mr Herron lived there until 1989 and the house was then demolished and turned into a carpark for the busy Shopping precinct of Centre Road, Bentleigh.The Marriott family were early settler market gardeners from 1878 in the area of Dendy’s 1841 Special Survey and John Herron was a descendant of Philip Jones , a chair-maker, who settled in the area of East Brighton, now Bentleigh, in 1852An original paper statement of receipt issued by William Meldrum for £100 deposit paid on March 28th 1950 by Mr John Herron for purchase of the house at 4 Vickery Street BentleighBENTLEIGH ESTATE AGENCY TAXATION & INSURANCE / WILLIAM MELDRUM / ESTABLISHED / 1908 Incorporating W.H.Wood & Co., Next Railway Station,/ SWORN VALUER and GOVERNMENT / APPROVED VALUER 367 a Centre Road / Bentleigh / Telephone XU 1404 / Fellow of the Real Estate and Stock Institute of Victoria / Associate of the Commonwealth Institute of Accountants/ Fellow of the Commonwealth Institute of Valuers Stamp in left bottom VICTORIA STAMP DUTY 3d with signature initials / Letter dated 28th day of March 1950 and signed SP W Meldrum / C Raveand pioneers, early settlers, brighton, moorabbin, bentleigh, market gardeners, dairyman, dairy farmer, jones james, jones mary ann, jones martha, jones elizabeth ann, dendy henry, dendys special survey 1841, elster creek, melbourne, jones ethel may, herron isa mary, herron john, tram conductor, marriott m, solicitors, valuers, taxation, meldrum w, real estate -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo - Rain W.A, Thornton Richards & Co, Rain WIlliam Alexander,Secreatary and Shire Engineer, 1942-43
Mr William.Alexander Rain was Secretary and Engineer for the Ballarat Shire Council for 1942-43.Original Historic Photo of Councilors 1942-43.Sepia photo, in brown mount,oval in shape, of Mr William Alexander Rain, Secretary and Engineer.Situated bottom row,second from right which forms part of collection of photos of all councilors and staff for 1942-43.Presented to Ballarat Shire Council by Councilor R.T.White,(J.P.),President 1942-43.1942, 43, rain, ballarat shire council, wa -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Reminiscences of Old Residents, 9/06/1976 12:00:00 AM
Reminiscences of Mr M. Gray, Mr J.F. Bawden, Mr C. Hanson, Mrs Hansen & Mr J. McLean at Nunawading Historical Society on 9 Jun 1976.Reminiscences of Mr M. Gray, Mr J.F. Bawden, Mr C. Hanson, Mrs Hansen & Mr J. McLean at Nunawading Historical Society on 9 Jun 1976.Reminiscences of Mr M. Gray, Mr J.F. Bawden, Mr C. Hanson, Mrs Hansen & Mr J. McLean at Nunawading Historical Society on 9 Jun 1976.nunawading historical society, reminisces -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Memorial garden honors Roy Mullens, 9/04/1986 12:00:00 AM
Article in Nunawading Gazette, 9 Apr 1986. Mr Roy Mullens who was associated with NADRASCA since its inception has had a memorial garden in the school named in his honour.Article in Nunawading Gazette, 9 Apr 1986, that Mr Roy Mullens who was associated with NADRASCA since its inception has had a memorial garden in the school named in his honour.Article in Nunawading Gazette, 9 Apr 1986. Mr Roy Mullens who was associated with NADRASCA since its inception has had a memorial garden in the school named in his honour.mullens, roy, nadrasca, mullens, peg, mullens, cheryl, mullens, colin -
Mont De Lancey
Certificate, 1916
Certificate acknowledging Mr Thomas W. Gaudion's Voluntary Active Service during World War 1.White coloured Certificate from Shire of Lilydale to Thomas W. Gaudion acknowledging Voluntary Active Service during 1st World War, with a red Wax Seal."Shire of Lilydale, Lilydale 1st March 1916 to Mr Thomas Gaudion......" Red Wax Seal in lower left of Certificatecertificates of appreciation -
Bendigo Military Museum
Accessory - MEDAL BOX, British Government, c.1945-1950
The number on the side of the box is most likely Mr Hirths Regimental Number. Refer Cat No 9599.3 for medalsThis is a khaki brown cardboard box. On the top is the addressee name and address. It also has a stamp "Official Paid". On the side is a number. On the bottom is the action to be taken if undelivered.Top address - “Mr H. Hirth, 131 Hamilton Ave, Tolworth Sor....Surrey or Sussex” Side number is “108681”ww2, medals, british atlantic star. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - KANGAROO FLAT STATE SCHOOL, c1961
Kangaroo Flat State School Committee 1961. Seven male committee members. Inscriptions/Markings: Kangaroo Flat State School Committee 1961. Mr McMahon, Mr Lowe, Mr Osborne Head Teacher, Mr Jones Sec, T stone, Mr Bruce, Mr Hay.organization, education, kangaroo flat state school, copyright not for reproduction. herald sun photograph supplied by feature service, the herald & weekly times ltd. melbourne, australia -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo - Walker.W.W, Richards & Co Photos, W.W.Walker, Learmonth ANA Branch No 75,1912, "Circa 1912"
In 1912 Mr. W.W.Walker was a member of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75. This photo is part of the original collection of photos showing all 1912 Learmonth ANA Branch No 75.Black and white photo is of Mr. W.W.Walker.It is set in a brown woodgrain look mount rectangular with a shaped top.Third from right in bottom row ,it is part of a collection of photos showing all 1912 members of the Learmonth ANA B ranch No 75.LEARMONTH BRANCH NO 75.PRESENTED TO C.MEDWELL,ESQ.BY HIS FELLOW MEMBERS AS A MARK OF ESTEEM & APPRECIATION OF VALUABLE SERVICES RENDERED TO THE BRANCH AS SECRETARY.LEARMONTH 1912.w w walker 1912, learmonth ana branch no 75 -
Clunes Museum
Functional object - BATON
BATON BELONGED TO MR. ARTHUR BATSON [TOWN CLERK OF CLUNES BOROUGH COUNCIL 1874 - 1884] PRESENTED TO HIM BY MEMBERS OF HIS "TONIC SOL FA" CLASS.BATON BLACK WOODEN WITH DECORATIVE SILVER FERRULES AND INSCRIBED BAND."PRESENTED TO MR. ARTHUR BATSON BY THE MEMBERS OF HIS TONIC SOL FA CLASS. CLUNES JANUARY 1876"local history, musical instrument, accessories, batson arthur -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Book, Various
Presented to the school library in 1944 by Mr W Griffiths identity unconfirmed. Example of ongoing commmunity support of the school. The Weatherly Library was opened in 1936 and its collection significantly established by donation or bequest of old collegians and members of the college community and associates.Four books/ The Andes and the Amazon - dark blue cloth bound book with gold lettering and illustration on cover and gold lettering on spine. Life of Gladstone 3 vols - red cloth binding with gold lettering on spine. Book plates inside cover: Book plate on flyleaf: Literature / Crest / Ballarat College / Library / Presented by / Mr W Griffiths 1944... -
National Wool Museum
Document
Letter of introduction from the Prime Minister of Australia, Mr J G Gorton, for Mr & Mrs R W Pettitt, on the occasion of their 1970 visit overseas.Commonwealth of Australia/ Canberra/ ...3 July 1970/ The bearer of theis document/ Mr R W Pettitt/ of Torquay Victoria/ accompanied by his wife/ is proceeding on a visit overseas/...corriedale sheep sheep breeding, australian corriedale association, pettitt, mr r. w., corriedale sheep, sheep breeding -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Letter, Youth Christian Workers' Movement, "Catholic Youth Rally - Xavier College - Sunday 20th October 1946", 27 September 1946, 15 October 1946
Catholic Youth Rally at Xavier College Sunday 20th October 1946 1 - Letter from FW Lomard to MMTB advising of event and requesting permission to display advertising material on trams. Letter dated 27 September 1946. 2 - Memo from JM Harry, District Traffic Supt SS, to Mr Kazoletti, Malvern Depot advising of service details and tram requirements. Memo dated 15 October 1946."Mr Harry for information and attention. WR 30/9/46" written in top left corner in black ink. "Catholic Youth Rally Xavier College - Sun 20/10/46" written in blue pencil. Various pencil notations on letter and memo in black pencil.trams, tramways, events, festival, catholic church, cotham rd, malvern depot -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.
Photo - Connelly, T.E, Richards & Co Photos, T.E.Connelly,Committee member Learmonth ANA Branch No 75
In the year 1912, Mr T.E.Connelly was a Committee member of the Learmonth ANA Branch No 75.This photo is a section of the original group of photos showing all members of the Learmonth ANA No 75 in 1912 Black and white photo of Mr. T.E.Connelly, oval in shape and set in a brown woodgrain finish mount. On the mount around the photo are painted decorative features. His name is inscribed in white at the base. It is in the fourth row and fourth from the left.LEARMONTH ANA BRANCH NO 75.PRESENTED TO C.MEDWELL ESQ. BY HIS FELLOW MEMBERS AS A MARK OF ESTEEM & APPRECIATION OF VALUABLE SERVICES RENDERED TO THE BRANCH AS SECRETARY. LARMONTH 1912.learmonth ana branch no 75, t e connelly committee member 1912 -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Archive, Cemetery Trust Stawell. Sextons Receipt Book 1906 - 1908, 1906 - 1908
Payment Rec from Mr F Crouch u/Taker. Sextons Mr G Robson & Mr J Hallstawell, cemetery -
Peterborough History Group
World War One transcribed letter
The text mentions that Mr Gordon McArthur received a postcard in France, 1917, WWI, from the Peterborough Hotel and he then lists the names of those who signed the card. Later research by Bim Affleck lists the names and who each person is.Notes names of people present at Peterborough in early 1917. Typed transcription of a letter dated 15th April 1917, sent from Mr Gordon McArthur in France to his mother mentioning a postcard from Peterborough.gordon mcarthur, george rowland hope, henry percy henty, charles edward lang, samuel furneaux mann, james irvine, james george irvine, william henry irine, sir george cusendon, winnie austin, vera austin, s. turner shaw, c. turner shaw, dr hewlett breton, william burrow cumming, maidie cumming, doris cumming, world war i, war correspondence